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EXTRACTS FROM THE GAZETTE

Mr. Perdue To Act As

I. G. P.

His Excellency the Officer Ad- ministering the Government has been pleased to appoint Mr. Cecil Graham Perdue to act as Inspector General of Police and Chief Om- cer. Fire Brigade, during the ab- sence on leave of Mr. Donald Bur- ngham, or until further notice. with effect from August 9, 1935.

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His Excellency "the Officer Ad- ininistering the Government; under instructions received from the Secretary of State for the Coldales, has been pleased to appoint Mr. Ronald Arthur Charles North to be, Cadet Officer Class 1. with effect from April 9, 1935.

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Under instructions received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, His Excellency the Gov- ernor has been pleased to appoint Miss Nora Kathleen Johnson to be a Nursing Sister, with effect from July 24, 1935

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The names of On. Wo Estates, Ltd., and of Radio Services, Ltd.. have been struck of the Register. EXTRADITION ACTS

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P.W.D. TENDERS

The Public Works Department is prepared to receive Tenders for the Purchase of a quantity of old material comprising:-

Aluminium, Brass. Copper, Cast Iron Wrought Iron, Lead. Steel Scrap and Miscellaneous Lots.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1935.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Sunday August 4th.

Mr. and Mrs. L. Dunbar and LA D. Wyburd, R. N. lunched it. Mountain Lodge,

Tuesday August 6th,

His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Estimates Com- mittee.

OBITUARY

Mr. William Stratton

It is with regret that we have to record the death of Mr. William Murray Stratton which occurred at his residence at Tung Shan, Cariton at 1.30 am. on Saturday The late Mr. Stratton who was 53

HONG KONG ON THE SCREEN?

The "Magic Carpet

Series

The local Tourist Committee are. considering the suggestion put-for- ward that they should have a Magic Carpeu" travel picture made

pe pintures have been a favourite

The following lunched at Gov- ernment House:-The Consul Gen-years of age was the Eng.heer-in-of Hong Kong. The "Magic Car era for Japan and Mrs. Midausa- wa. Frau Chipperich, Mr. and Mrs & Hoapes, Mr. and Mr. M. Kawazu and Rev. E.C.H. Tibbeck

Wednesday August 7th.' His Excellency received Baron G. W. de Vos Van Steenwijk Netherlands Minister to China.

His Excellency presided ; at

a

meeting of the Estimates Com-

mittee.

Tenders in triplicate under cover marked. "Tender For Old Material, P.W.D." must be lodged at the Colonial Secretary's office

Thursday August 8th. not later than noon of Tuesday

His Excellency presided at August. 20, 1935, and must remain open for 21 days after that date, ifting of the Executive Council. required.

His Excellency · received Dr. J.. Lossing Buck and Mr G B. Lewis.

Friday August 9th. "A His Excellency presided

at

Chief of the Chinese Section of the Canton Kowloon Railway.

He entered the service of the Chinese Government Railways in November 1905 and had

been Engineer-in-Chief of the Chinese section of the C.KR. since 1928 He had been for many years Pre- sident of the Tung Shan Club. Of an athletic disposition, he was a prominent golfer and was pre- viously Captain of the Cantor Rugby team.

A pillar of local Freemasonry. he had been a member of Lodge Star of Southern China for some 20 years.

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He is survived by his widow and Sealed tendera in triplicate. which should be clearly marked meeting of the Estimates Com-residing in Cantor, and à son in one daughter, both of whom are Tender for Winter Clothing for | mittee.

Prison Staff." will be received t Lady Southorn presided at a the Colonial Secretary's Office meeting of the Committee of the until noon of Friday, August 23 Busy Bees Working Party at Clov- 1935. for the making up and supply ernment House of Winter Clothing for the Prison Stag

Saturday August 10th. Mr. H. J. Cruttwell and Mr. Edwards arrived at Mountain

Samples of uniform may be seen, further Information and Lodge." forms of tender obtained, at the Frison Department Omice, Victoria Gaol,

His Majesty, the King, by and with the advice of his Privy Coun-, ell, and in virtue. of the authority committed to him,

Sealed tenders in triplicate, for has ordered that from and after June 24, 1935, the purchase of waste-paper from the Extradition Acta, 1870-1932,

the Prison Department for one the shall apply in respect of the United year, will be received at Kingdom of Great Britain and

Secretary's office until Northern Ireland,

Channel roon of Friday, August 23, 1935. Islands, the Isle of Man, and all British Colonies in the case of the United States of America under and in accordance with the said Treaty of December 22, 1931:

the

Colonial

UNION CHURCH SERMON

England.

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The cause of death was stated to be pneumonia.

THE FUNERAL The remains were brought down to Hong Kong on Saturday by the Rid-day express and was accom- panied by the bereaved widow daughter and niece and Messrs. W. W. Leung, J. T. Smith, 8. M. Bander and B. B Anthony.

The funeral took place in the afternoon at the old Residents, Sec- tion of the Colonial Cemetery, the rites being performed by the Rev. John Foster.

There was a large gathering of friends and the principal mourners were the widow, daughter and niece.

(Continued from Pagę 6) had to see the children to bed and da accounts with the cook, and he

Others present were: was sorry for himself. I know a

Messrs. J. W. Carrie, R. D. Walker, woman who felt suddenly faint be-

Smith Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fraser, fore Mrs. Blank's garden party. A

Mr. and Mrs. G. W..Reid, Messrs. doctor would have looked at her A. J. C. Taylor, A. E. Perry, 6. M. tongue found reasons for the faint-Bander, W. W. Leung, B. B. An- ness. A Psychologist might have thong and C. E. Watson. Igoked in her wardrobe and found that she hadn't a sultable dress.

Sealed tonders in triplicate which should be clearly marked "Tender for Collection and Storage of Sand." will be received at the From and after June 24, 1835, the Colonial Secretary's office. until sald Orders in Council shall be re- | noon of Tuesday, August 27, 1938, voked in so far as they relate to The contract comprises the col the above-mentioned parts of Election and transport of sand from We are strange creatures. We Majesty's dominions.

specified sand beaches.

stream are always covering up our naked courses, etc., and conveying the ness even from our owri eyes that sand to storage sites at Hung Hom. we may preserve our self-respect. Praya East, Ma Tau Kok, Stonecut-Well, God made us so, in His mercy. tera Island and Tsun Wan. "

This Order may be cited as the "United States of America (Ex tradition) Order in Cound; 1935." His Majesty has also ordered, that from and after July 30, 1935 the Extradition Acts shall aply in respect of the United Kingdom of

It is notified that sealed tenders

Great Britain and Northern ir- in triplicate which should be

land, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Newfoundand, and Briti Colonies in the case of Austria,, un der and in accordance with the said Treaty of December 3, 1873, as modified by the Declaration of June 26, 1901, and by the Conven- tion of October 29, 1934.

This Order, may be cited as the "Austria (Extradition) Order in Council, 1935."

YODELLING AT VICTORIA

Peasants And The Porters

London, July 13. Strange benaviour by porters at Victoria Station, London, yesterday afternoon passengers returning from abroad wondering if the heat was responsible.

clearly marked "Tender for Two Blocks of Flats, will be received at the Colonial Secretary's office until noon or Monday, August 26,

1935.

of two buildings, each of three-

There was a profusion of floral tributes sent including those from the following:

feature with vinema goers the world over and a picture of this kind would undoubtedly help to put Hong Kong on the Tourist Map" as it would be an ideal ad- vertisement for the Colony.

During the past few years the Fox Fim Company have produced several of these Travel Pictures, "two of them being "The Lure of the

Orient" and "Rickshaw Rhythm". the latter dealing with Shanghai. These aims were screened at the King's Theatre some time ago, and a similar flm of the Co- lofy would be most interesting.

Assuming that a favourable de-

GOOD

TOOLS

MAKE GARDENING A PLEASURE

Powell, Far East editor of the Fox ciston is reached. Mr. Bonnie LAWN MOWERS GARDEN TOOLS

Movietone News who has his head- quarters in Japan would be in charge of the local venture. It is said that it would take only two weeks to alm..

NORTH POINT FIRE

Matshed Ablaze

Was

Considerable

excitement caused in the North Point district

shortly after 3.30 p.m. on Saturday when it was known that a fire hac broken out.

The scene was in the old Ming Yuen Cardena now occupiled by the Chun Yip Sound Motion Plures. It appears that shortly after 9.30

p.m. the attention of the star was

drawn to a fire at the top of the garden where several sets had been placed in readiness to be

the fire the staff made use of their" "shot." On the first intimation of

outbreak but found that the hoses own fire appliances in quell the

were inadequate so a call was put through to the Fire Station when three appilances were despatched to the scene.

His sorrowing wife, Ray and Bullie. Winnie (niece), Laura and Gordon, the Hong Kong Govern ment, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hoffmeister, But. He also made us abie on OcMr. and Mrs. B B Anthony, Mr. casion to make an effort and see and Mrs. H. R. Baist, Mr. and Mrs ourselves as we are. The occasion

V. P. Waters, Oswald and Phroso is upon us now,

Lammert, Sqdn.-Leader and Mrs. You have intellectual difficulties Garnet

Stella and F. Malley,

On arrival the several hoses were that keep you from taking your Charfle, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Watson

brought into play and the con- stand wholeheartedly on the side and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. "D.

flagration was soon put out. There You Wolcott, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. G of Christ and His Church? have emotional dificulties: your Hanlon, Jue Park, Chin Wing-vai was a strong wind blowing at the mind is willing to accept but you and C. L. Chow, Herbert Philips time and it was at first feared that The work consists of the erection miss the inward glow? You have ❘ (H.B.M. Consul General, Canton) the are would spead to the adjoin. moral difficulties: you want to live H. Staple Smith, Comdr. and Mrs. ing building. Damage to the ex- the Christian life, but no strength R. G. M. D. Hunt. H. F. Campbell tent of $400 was sustained and it comes to aid your weakness how-Lo Kwong-un, Mr. and Mrs W. is understood that the properti

was not insured." ever much you ́ ask? Whichever W. Leung. R. K. Batchelor, Mr. barrier it is, "this seems, not like and Mrs. John Dick, Mr. and Mrs. a door of your own closing, but the A. E. Perry, J. J. Jones, Mr. and failure of God's response.

Mrs. G. W, Reid, Kwok Chu, Mr. and Look deeper: Does not one of and Mrs. J. A. Fraser," Mr. these statements more truly fit | Mrs. 8. M.. Bander, Mr. and Mrs. your case?

Ho Shu-fun, Mr. and Mra. R. D. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. N. Spalinger. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. E Werner, Mrs. D. M Paget, Dr. R. La caster, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Trevar, W. J. Carrie, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace

and

storeys. comprising quarters for European subordinate officers, Chinëse medical officers, Joining the Queen Mary Hospital.

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PHONE LINK

With The United States

ad-

Shanghai, Aug. i.

There is a secret ambition: you want money, pleasure, an easy time. It is not the way the Master went, but you will not let it go. Like the rich young ruler, "one thing. thou lackest," but for the sake of

this one thing you will not let

everything else go.

There is an unworthy habit. You tell yourself it is the merest de-

Back from a research tour of the United States with a view to study methods and obtain ideas tail in your life, Really it is your for the improvement of radio master. It keeps you from His ser communication

vice which is perfect freedom,

in China, Mr

Elliant L. Woo, a radio engineer There is one human relationship of the Ministry of Communica-between you and your wife, your tions, arrived in Shanghai yester- home, a former colleague, a lost day in the sa President Jackson.

friend-which it would cost you

Porters were raising their heads, opening their mouths wide, and clying to each other like banshees, From further along the platform

Mr. Woo is principally interest-" loss of face to put right. It has came the high, full-throated valceed, he said, in aircraft radio nà Hằng to do with religion, you of a giri. yodelling at the top of equipment. He visited many of the assure yourself. But it has, and

leading radio and electric com- your trimost heart knows it.

her lungs.

It was answered by a man; then pantes in America to find safe, ro-

both sending and recieving mess- ∙ages while a plane. Is aloft.

a chorus took up the queer carryllable, and convenient methods, of ing call of the mountains.

Startled passengers went over to investigate,

I need not go on with the miser. able Ust..

M EVERYTHING AND

"Is there a thing beneath the

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That strives with, Thee my heart

to share?"

He also studied manufacturing sun. problems with a view to expand- EDELWEISS IN HATS

ing the manufacture of radios They found, in a circle of Swiss here. He went on to say that he peasants, edelweiss tucked in soft hoped to be able to establish lines round hats, enormous cowbells för radios so that there would be slung on yokes across their should- no interference in messages be- ers, a girl and man, greeting Lon-tween one instrument and an don with heads thrown back. other by a third instrument. This,

The girl is Fraulein Riolfi, cham- he said, would be a great impro pion yodeller of Switzerland. She vement over the present situations come over with thirty-two existing in radio communication folk-dancers to take part in their Chine. D

has

the porters. They answered back.

Yes, there is. You have let it in, and your hand has bolted the door. "What must I do to be saved?" The answer is, everything and no- thing. You have nothing to do because He knocke. He comes, eo condescending, to knock at your heart and mine, as if He were a stranger with no right there.

"You have every hing to do, you International Folk Dance Festival. Mr. Woo expressed the belief have all to surrender, because it which opens to-morrow afternoon that by next spring there would is He who knocks. He comes, so with a procession in Hyde Park. be a trans-Pacific telephone cable kngly, and no place will at Him The yodelling was too much for service opened hetween here and but a breathing beneath the sun

San Francigen He could not states there a The Swiss grinned and replied, what American Company would That saives with Thee my heart For five minutes the station re- be behind the project. The com-

to share? sounded to a comedy of cries, while munication, by said would be the crowd laughed and cispped direct.

Another train arrived, discharg- ing a picturesque load of leather-

clad Bavarians and Berce-eyed Hungarian gipsles,

The porters looked at them and

took up their lortul vogelling once

Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. B. Rasmus sen, Mr. and Mrs Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Farmer, Lee Lnk- cheo (Man. Director, C.KR.). Fung Tan-on and Tam Pat, Messrs. W Tomes and Co., Stan. Engineering Farmer and Co., Messrs. Shewan,

Dept.. CKR. Loco-Dept., -Shum Chun, Loco-Dept., Shek Lung. Accountancy Staff, British Section, Mr. KC.R., Chinese Staff and Cathie, Traffic Dept, K.C.R. Per- manent Way Staff, Shum Chun, Staf. Traffic Dept., Shum Chun, Traffic

Dept., CKR., General CKR. Lodge. Star of Dept.. Southern China and Members of Jublee Chaptér, Canton.

ARTHUR CULLEN.

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. F. Cullen of the Kowloon Docks will learn with deep regret the demise of their 11 year old boy, Arthur, which occurred at 3.20 pm on Saturday at the Kowloon Hospital, from blood poisoning.

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LIGHT VESSEL WITHDRAWN

Oring a collision, the Yang-

Entrance Light-vessel, has

been temporarily withdrawn from her station and replaced by a gai-tighted buoy, painted in black and red horizontal bands.

The buoy shows a white occult- ng light every 8 seconds, thus:-

Light

Eclipse

4 seconds 4 seconda

On the completion of repairs the Yangtze Entrance Light-vessel will be replaced on her station and

further notice. the Mght-buoy withdrawn, without

Charts affected: Chinese Ad- infralty Charts Nos. 505 and 1011.

THE FUNERAL The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at the Roman Catholic Cemetery and was largely attend- ed. The last rites were performed by the Rev. Father Rossi, both in the Chapel and at the graveside.

"The chief mourners were the deceased's "parents, brothers and sisters.

Others present were: R. Lindsay, C. A Logan, J. Macaskill v Mackinzie, R. Lapsley, T. Colman, Forsyth, Murahall, RG. Oreig Brothers Xavier, and Hubert, Mrs. A. E. Murphy, Ma F. Murphy, Messrs. J. L. Howell, A. S. Maher, A Victal, S. Gray, and many others:

The unfortunate boy was ad- mitted to Hospital on August 1, with a compound fractured armie received when he fell off from a swing At one period be was pro- greading very favourably but to picaitons set in and despite all wards the end of last week com

that medical aid could do for im the lad passed away.

**WREATHS

Floral tributes were sent by

Messrs. Arthur White CB WHson, Mr. and Mrs. A Fincher Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Logan, Jimmy Mr. and Mrs. Marriott and family,

and Pepita, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and family, Mr. and Mrs. Orim The lad was a great favourite mitt, Mr. and Mrs, FS. with his school mates in St. and family, Provi Joseph's College, He is survived Lodge RAOF by his parents six brothers and Star of He two sisters to whom the deepest Co. Ltd. When it hath found repose in sympathy is extended in their sad Club Sure bereavement.

FRADR

An, tear It thence, and reign

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The Lord of every motion there.

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