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The school doctor discovered that the boy was suffering from astigmatism, and the parents had been asked to take steps to have the defect remedied.

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A teacher was instructing a class

in English, and called on a small boy named Jimmy Brown.

"James," she said, "write on thɩ board, Richard can ride the mule if he wants to":"",

"Now," continued teacher, when Jimmy had finished writing. "can you and a better form for that sentence?"

"Yes, ma'am. I think I can,“ was the prompt answer: Richard can ride the mule if the mule wants him to."

THE KING AT GLASGOW

Tenement Houses Visited

Glasgow, Mar. 5.

TIPS FOR KWANTI

RACES

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RACE 2

Diogenes Soldier of Italy

RACE 3 Racing Strain Estover Wembly Stag

RACE 4

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RACE 5

Jock Scott Josephine

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RACE 6 Lucy Glitters The Giraffe Flummery?

NAVAL CONFERENCE PROGRESS

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SATURDAY, MARCH 7.

Anniversaries and Holidays. Ember Day. St. Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church.

Cinemas.

King's: The Man Who Broke

"The Bank At Monte Carlo.

Queen's Millions In The. Ajr.-

Now And Forever."

Central:

Oriental-Pursuit."

World: Chinese Picture." Alhambra:-"The Man Who Broke

The Bank At Monte Carlo."

Majestic:-"Picture Snatcher." Star: Dr. Socrates."

Social - Oralgengower Cricket Club. Whilst Drive, 9 p.m.

Sports.

Athletics-Central British School (King's Park), 1.45 p

Cricket-First Division, Indian R. C. v. University (L); Civil Ser- vice C.C. v. Kowloon C.O. (F); Second Division, University v. - dian R.C. (D); Kowloon C.C, v. RAM.C. (2).

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FootballFirst Division, Club de Recrelo v. Royal Navy (King'a Park), 4.30; Royal Welch Fusiliers v. South China "B" (Sookunpool. 4.30 p.m. v. Chinese Athletic (Kow- loon Ground), 4.30 p.m.; South China "A" v. Club (Caroline Hill), 4.30 p.m.; St. Joseph's v. Royal Artillery Stonecutters (Causeway Bay), 4.30 p.m.; Royal Ulster Ri- fles Y. Police (Prince Edward Road), 4.30 p.m.; Second Division. London, Mar. 8. Kowloon v. Bouth China (Kowloon Considerable progress was made Ground), 3 p.m.; Royal Engineers at a meeting of the Technical

V East Lancashires (Chatham Committee of the Naval Con: Road) 3 p.m.; Chinese Athletic v. ference, held today, this being Club de Recreio (Caroline Hill), 3 the first meeting for several weeks. p.m.;»RA.S.Q ånd RAO.C. v. Club Th Committe approved the dratt (Military Ground, Happy Valley), of a new treaty covering all cats

KAMIKOCHI 3 p.m.; Royal Welch Fustiler. v. gories except battleships, regard- Royal Navy (Bookunpoo), 3 p.m.; ing which the French and Ameri-Eastern v. Radio Sports (King'a сап ⚫ delegates are privately Park), 3 p.m. Third Division, elaborating a formula,

Royal Air Force v. Liga Portuguesa

It was agreed that no capital (Railway Ground), 3 p.m.; Rail- ship be built between 8,000 and 17 v. St. Joseph's (Raliway Ground), 500 tons after 1942,

Until 1842, existing 10,000-ton cruters will be allowed, but no new ones will be constructed.

The Italian delegation attended

His Majesty the King, accom. panied by Sir Godfrey Collins, Bec- retary for Scotland, Mr. Walter Runciman, President of the Board to-day's meeting.--

of Trade, Lord Weir, and officials | Neuter. of the builders, John Brown and Company, to-day paid a visit to

Star the Cunard-White

Ifner Queen Mary.

During the Inspection, His Ma- Jesty asked repeated questions about the vessel's construction, the comfort provided for passengers, as well as other particulars, and at the end of the visit, which lasted two and three-quarter hours, ex- pressed pleasure that the Queen Mary was a ship built for utility,

It was revealed to His Majesty that the service speed of the liner

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A pulletinued to-day states nat Admiral Earl Beatty is not so well, and that his condition causes some anxiety.— Hauter.

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would be 29 knots. The Commo-- Athletics. Hong Kong Police dore, Sir Edgar Britten, who has Force (South China A. A ̈ ̈ Ground), been appointed master of the 2.30 p.m.

4.30 p.m.

Golf-Completion Final Round Royal Hong Kong Golf Club Ladies' Section Ross Cup Competition.

Hockey.Hong Kong v. Macao: (Navy Ground, King's Park), 4 p.m. Second Battery, H.K.S.R.A. v, Kow- loon Indians (Marina Ground), 4.30 p.m.

Lawn Bowls.-Kowloon Bowling Green Club v. Yorkshire Society. 3.30 p.L

Rugby. Seven-A-Side Tourna- mem, (Happy Valley); p.m. Moon Moon, 14th, Day. Sunrise,-6,39 am. Sunset.-8.29

p.m.

Tides-High at 0.55 and 21.25; Low at 3.10 and 14.44.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8,

Anniversaries and Holidays →→ Second Bunday in Lent. Feast of

Queen Mary, was presented to His Football Lal Wah Cup Com-Our Lord of "Passos" High Mass

petition final, Royal Navy v. Chinat Catholic Cathedral, 10.30 am.

ese (Sookunpoo Ground), 4 pm; Third Division, Royal Engineers v.

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Majesty, as also were a number of engineering officials and workmen. It is learned that the King ex- pressed his intention of visiting Royal Welch Fusiliers (Bookun King's: "The Man Who Broke

The Bank At Monte Carlo." the liner again before she is com- poo), 3 pm. missioned, and a proposal is being considered for bim to go on the Central British Association v Central-Now And Forever."

Hockey, Mamak Tournament, Queen's:"Alibi Ike." trial trip from Southampton.

Nomads (King's Park), 10.30 am; Oriental:-"Broadway Melody Of After lunch, with officials of

Friendly Matches, Hong Kong

1936." John Brown and Company, the Civilians V. Macao (Navy Ground, World:"Chinese Picture" King visited half a dozen tenement King's Park), pm; East Lan- Alhambra:The Man Who Broke flats near the centre of the city.cashires v. Club de Recreto (8ham- The Bank At. Monte Carlo" He knocked at each door, seeking

Majestic: "Hooray For Love!" entrance. One little boy, aged five shulpo Camp), 19.30 a.m." and a half years, asked shyly:

Racing-Fanling Hunt and Race Star.The Last Outpost," "Are you the new King?" His Ma- Club Steeplechase Meeting (Kwan- jesty replied: "Yes, little man, 7 t), 2.30 p.m. am," patting the boy's head,

Afterwards, the King took tea with the first Labour Lord Provost of Glasgow, Mr. John Stewart, and members of the City Council,— Reuter's Bulletin Service.

Rehearsals St. John Ambulance Brigade, 10 am.

Religious--Solemm Procession at Catholic Cathedral Compound, 4,30

DisciLasion at YMCA, 9. p.m.

Moon-Full Moon, 1.14 p.m. II Moon, 15th. Day.

Sunrise 6.39 am Sunset 8.30p.m. Dizi.

Tides, High at 10.12 and, 22.00; Low at 3.38 and 15.42.

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