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Notorious Gossip

At a political gathering an' orator waxed Indignant and ex- claimed: "To ridicule the idea is to follow the example of the camel. which buries its tread in the sand when an enemy ́approa- ches.**

The rival speaker rose and re- torted: "Surely the gentleman, in glving utterance to this remark, must have meant to refer to the ostrich. which, in those circum- stances, has a habit of putting its' eye through a needle."

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GUARANTEE OF NEUTRALITY

French Request In Civil War

ITALIAN PRESS COMMENT

"Now, be careful with that "Hong Kong Dally Press " Special) money. Tommy." he said. member the saying. ‘A fool and his money are soon parted.” ”

"Yes, uncle," replied Tommy, "but I want to thank you for part ing with it. Just the same.”

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We must go to Stratford," tourist on a visit to England sald

to his wife.

Rome, Ang. . The Italian answer to the French request on a guarantee of neutrality in the Spanish Civil War is com- mented upon at great length in the evening papers. It is generally emphasised that absolute clearness has to be obtained concerning the questions directed to France by the Rome Communique.

"What's the use of that?" asked she. "We can bay Stratford post-ts comment cards in London.”

DIARY OF LOCAL

EVENTS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

Anniversaries and Holidays- Beginning of Autumn. (Li-ch'tu),

Cinemas

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King's-Song And Dance

Man.**

Queen's:-"Dangerous,”-

Central:-"Chinese Picture."

Oriental:-Seven Keys To Bald-

pate."

World:-"Chinese Picture." Alhambra:We're In The

Money."

Majestic:-"Accent on Youth " Star:-"I Found Stella Parish," Dances--Health and Strength League dannel dance, at Bote! Cecil. 9 p.m.

Social Craigengower Cricket Club Whist Drive, 9 p.m.

Sporta

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Lawn Bowls.-First Division, In- dian R.C. v. Police R.C.; Talkoo "A": R.C. Y. Craigengover C.C. Kowloon Dock RC. v. Civil Service C.O.; Craigengower C.C. "B" Kowloon BG.C., Kowloon Co. v. Club de Recrelo. Second Division. Police R.C. Craigengower C.C.: Hongkong Football Club "A", V. Yacht Club; Civil Service C Hongkong Electric R.C.; Kowloon BG.C. v. Hingkong. Football Club

The Gornale d'Italia" publishes Club de Recreio v. Kowloon

C.C. under the heading

Moon--VI Moon, 22nd. Day, Suririsė —.5T 8.11. Sunset D.m

"Complete Neutrality and states "My dear, que travels for some that Italy demands complete clear- thing more than to send post-ness and 100 per cent, neutrality, cards! I want to write my name

Shakespeare's tomb?" on

SA Negro Mishop was introducing an English churchman of high tank.

and this obligation Ɛmust, he ex- tended to Bazge that come into consideration as partiana of either. party. Italy also demands an ex. act interpretation of those declara- tions which have been made in "Breddern." he said, "It is nos some countries in favour of one of often. I arise to present a white the Spanish parties and which, to speaker in this church. But you the general impression are cal- can be sure he thas a powerful culated to be valued as interfer- message for you. An' while his ence." skin may be white, his heart is as black as any of us!"

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"Pay your taxes with a smile," advised Mrs. Gotrocks.

"I should love to." said Miss) Comely, "but they insist on cash."

"Does your parrot talk?" "Yes; he says 'I beg your par- don'"

The "Giornale” cities the oc- casion of 12 million roubles col- lected in Moscow, the recruiting.of volunteers in France, declarations of semi-official newspapers and persons demanding not only active support for the Spanish Madrid' Government, but also active op- position against the Government in Burgos.

-rides--Küch” 27° 0.40 and 13: Low at p.29 and 1854

SUNDAY, AUGUST: 9

Ariniverzzrses and Holidays.---. Ninth Sunday after Trinity. St. John Mary Vianney, Cure of Ars.

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King's: Trouble For Two."", Queen's: "The Ex-Mrs. Brad-

ford."

Central: "Chinese' Picture.” Oriental:-"Tough Guy?” World:"Chinese Picture.". Alhambra:-"We're In The

Money."

Majestic:-Captain Blood." Star:-"Anything Goes." Miscellaneous: — Annual Giving, "Hongkong Commercial Institute, at Queen's Theatre,

Such agitation, the "Giornale".. adds, must invariably end in driv-.

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Bocial-Tombola at China Fleet

"Mm-m! Must be a very great ing the nations asunder and lead Club Theatre, 7.30 p.m.; Tombolá to a formation of political blocks | at" Royal Signals Sergts," Mess, -9 that would be more dangerous than

age."

Mrs. Brown was vigorously pow. the present military constellation.

dering her face before going out,

"Why do you go to all that trou- ble?" asked her husband, who was waiting impatiently.

"Modesty, my dear," Was the reply.

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Moon.-VI Moon, 23rd, Day.

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King's Trouble For Two Queen's The Ex-Mrs, Brad-

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Central:-Chinese Picture.” Oriental:Tough Guy." World:"Chinese Picture." Alhambra:-"We're In The

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Majestic: "Captain Blood." Star: Anything" Goes.""" Commercial Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Interim Dividend payable

Dances-Cheere Club, Dance,

Meetings-Nursing Detachment, (Volunteer). at P. W. D. Omees 5.30 p.m.

Prospects of a peaceful settle- · Moda VI Moon,-25th. Day. ment are brighter according to „Bocial—W.OS, & Bergis" of 27 Miscellaneous-claim against Chinese reports which state that Coy. RAMC. hold Waist Drive the Estate of May Hong-kwon- although no demanda have-yet at Military Hospital Mass, Bowes due. been formally presented to Gene- Rond, 8.30 p.m.. REW.OS. & 8/N.

Bocial R. E. O. C. A. Open Ai ral Chiang Kai-shek, one Kwangsl | COS. Mess Tombola, 9 D. Whist Drive and Tombola, at Wel- general is reported to have ind! Cheera Club Whist Drive, 8.30 pmlington Barracks, 830 pm; Whist cated a desire to remain in Kwangsi.

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Sports Meanwhile General Huang Mo Darta McEwan-Younger League. sung, new Governor of Kwang- BKSRA, Chlef and Petty tung arrived in Canton by air Officers: Royal Welch Fushers v from Nanchang. He was given Royal Naval Yard Police: Royal a rousing welcome on his arrival. Artillery, Lyemun v. Royal Artil- It is expected that his presencelery, Stonecuttera: Royal Ulster will lead to a speedy reorganisa-Rifles v. R. Engineers.

tion of the provincial government Sunrise-3.37 a.m. Sunset: -7.01 and launching of rehabilitation p.m.N

measures.

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Tides-gh at- 0.04 and 12.00; Low at 5.29. and 18.21.

Drive and Tombola at R. A. Ber- geants Mess, Gun Club H, 8.30 p.m.

Sports

Lawn Tennis -Mixed Doubles, Chinese R. G. v. Club de Recreio Kowloon C. C. “B” v. Kowloon c.c

Moon-Last quarter, -4,59 a.m. VI Moon, 4th, Day.

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