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DAILY PRESS,

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate No. 5/NS. 7710 dated Hongkong 17th June 1922 for four shares of this Bank numbered 4932/4935-regis tered in the name of Mr. Duncan Murdoch Cameron and Certificate No. 6/NS. 7711 dated Hongkong

17th June 1922 for four shares numbered

and 93283/93284 132370/132371 in the name of Miss Elizabeth Bestrice Cameron have been Lost or Stolen, and should these certificates not be produced to the Bank before 6th September 1936, new certificates

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, STANLEY..

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School opens on Monday, Sep tember 7th: Examination for New Students" at 9.30 a.m.

KWANGSI

Hostilities. Now Imminent

TSAI TING KAI IN FIELD

For Prospectus, for Boarders and Day.boys, apply Mr. Fung Man Sui or Mr. Chan Pak Luk, c/o Messrs. H. Wicking, Princes Building (Tel. 30241), or The Kwangs! is now inevitable.

Warden,

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STANLEY.

and Business 15-19 Queen's Road Tel. 30251.

for the shares will be issued, and Editoria) the aforesaid Certificates Nos. 6/NS. 7710 and 5/NS. 7711 wll be thereafter treated by this Cor- poration as Null and Void...

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Officer:

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The Daily Press.

Chiet Manager. The Daily

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IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that an "Interim Dividend of One Dollar Fer Share has been declared for the six months ended 30th June, 1936, and will be payable on and after FRIDA1, 11th SEPTEMBER, 1936

THE REGISTER 0 P

SHARES of the Company will

Hong Kong, Avatar 27, 1936.

FRIENDS OF FLOWERS

There are flowers for csegays, flowers that make a brave show in vases. flowers whose mother plants thrive by cutting. And Dividend Warrants may be ab. then there are the flowers of a tained on application at the Cem.hy, tone-loving nature, content to live far from tended gardens, pany's Registered Ofice, P. & U

so much happier if they live un- Building.

disturbed among their own

kind.

nover Once plucked, they are again so lovely Careless young folk, tempted by their fragile sweetness, eagerly gather them; but they quickly wilt in warm hands. The ardor for possession cools as they drop, and usually they are impatiently dung away and trodden under foot without ever knowing a brief flicker of revival in bowls of cool water.

be CLOSED from MONDAY,

31st AUGUST, to THURSDAY, 10th SEPTEMBER (both days inclusive) during which perled no transfer of shares can be register

ed.

By order of the Board of Directors.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON

& CO.,LTD..

Agents. Hong Kong, 30th July, 1936. 462%

It is a sign of growth, in know- ledge and wisdom when we can nd real pleasure in the view of a bank of anemones or the fra grance of a patch of arbutus, taking away a memory rather than a fast-fading armful of flowers. Wordsworth, when he saw a primrose by the river's brim or a host of daffodils along the margin of a bay, knew better than to carry them away and so dispel the magic that inspired Monthly Tickets will be on him. They were more beautiful

HONG KONG TRAMWAYS

LIMITED

NOTICE TO MONTHLY

TICKET HOLDERS

sale, in future, at the SHOW. in the own place than they ROOM of the HONG KONG could possibly be elsewhere, even ELECTRIC COMPANY in the on a poet's writing desk. Gloucester Building Arcade in. stead of at Messrs Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co., Ltd.

September Tickets will be on sale on the 29th & 31st August and the 1st & 2nd September, 1936.

CANTON PRESS CURBED Necessary Measure In Warlike Atmosphere

The Showroom is open from

Canton, Aug. 28. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Satur. It is reported that a censorship has been established here for cen- days when it closes at I p.m.

soring all Chinese newspapers. No F. H. GLOVER,

about the m litary move- ments of the Kwangtung troops Acting General Manager,

are allowed to be published, so as Hong Kong, 15th August, 1936. to prevent information falling

4689 into the hands of the enemy.

DIOCESAN. BOYS SCHOOL

news

War

Shanghal August 28.

Nanking between

and

Following the arrival of General Tsai Ting-kai in Narining, capital of the attitude of Kwangs! General Pel Tsung-hai and other Kwangs' leaders seem to have be- General come stronger than ever.

*x- L: Tsungljen has definitely pressed his determination not to the wich continue negotiations

their Nanking authorities, un ess demands are accepted.

Minor clashes have now started the Kwangtung-Kwangsi along border. as the 19th Route

under Kwangst Army Hsia Wel continues its advance to- ward Loting and Hsiny!. Unial News,

ta

2. General Chen Ming-shu be appointed special agent to foreign

nations.

3. Mr. Liu Lupym, right-hand man of the late Mr. Hu Han-min, be appointed Chief of the Publicity Department.

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4. The formation of a military Government with General Tsai

Ting-kai and Pel Tsung-hs! as

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1936.

"WHEN I DIE

WHAT H. G. WELLS WANTS

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SAID ABOUT HIMSELF!

Self-written Obituary

course, very

his

REVEALING STUDY.

be

A

NEWS SUMMARY

For abducting a girl to the coun- try, a woman has been sent to prison.

Page &

Frequent thefts from wash lines on roof tops were mentioned in a "Page 8. Police Court case.

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A Chinese barber will stand trial at the next Sessions on a charge Page 6. of wounding.

The annual meeting of the Kow- loon Golf Club was held yesterday. Page 12.

THE CHENGTU INCIDENT

Feeling Runs High In Tokyo

at intellectual and moral preten- refusal to accept the social in-

tiousness. feriority to which he seemed to

The question", whether to be Was

considered have been born and the tenacity

Was "humourist **

discussed but with which he insisted upon his

not and role as the free citizen of a new

it need never settled world that was arising out of the trouble us now." He played a not debacle of the warring national very successful part in the early states of the nineteenth and early attempts to make the films mean.

centuries. twentieth

He had a something. The organization, he air for 'what is coming. He was says, was too much for him. It ex- a liberal democrat in the

pelled whatever of his ideas had that he claimed an unlimited right | survived the director, automatical- to think, criticise, discuss and sug-ly in the cutting room. Perhaps with the arrival of detalls of the

knew gest, and he was a socialist in his the organization antagonism to personal, racial or appeal better than he did. national monopolization.

sense

Tokyo, Aug. 28.

Public. resentment

its own Chengtuncident.

LS Inflamed

The newspa- pers are exerting pressure on the Foreign Office for quicker action which Mr. Arita has informed the Cabinet is not possible until an official report is received

of such inci-

Mr. Wells is, of much alive. But here is what he would wish to have said of him when the

for time comes obituary to be written.

The name of Mr. H. O. Wells, who died yesterday afternoon of heart failure in the Paddington Infirmary at the age of 9, will and

associations General have few

for the younger generation. But those Ilsteners whose adult memories stretch back to the opening de- KWANGSI DECISION

cades of the present century and who Wuchow, August 28.

shared the miscellaneous

The

were following decisions

reading of the period, may recall a

"I SHALL WRITE A BOOK " at meeting af the reached

number of titles of books he wrote

HIS PERSONAL VANITIES Kwangs leaders at Nanning.

and may even And in some odd

He was seriously injured in a 1. To summon an Emergency attic an actual volume or so of his

It was his vanity to compare brawl with some Fascist roughs

Meanwhile the Foreign Office is Conference.

works. He was indeed one of the himself to Roger Bacon, and his brought about by a rare fit of in-

prolife most

'Ilterary of the

attempts to anticipate the com- dignation on his part in 1938, and tentatively demanding from Nan- hacks' of that time; he not only prehensive synthesis of our present his health was further impaired by king an indemnity for the victims, a spell in a concentration camp arrest and punishment of the per- Wrote books himself, but critical World Encyclopædia, in his now studies, and even short volumes forgotten "Outline of History," his under the brief communist dicta-petrators. punishment of responsi- oficials and a guarantee 1942. Thereafter his ble were written about him, and the Work, Wealth and Happiness of torship of number of entries under his name | Mankind," his contributions to the once considerable vitality seems to against recurrence

have deserted him. He had no re- dents. in the catalogue of that mighty"Science of Life" and "Anatomy

the literary mausoleum, the Reading of Frustration." are still remark- corded share

vigorous Reuter, Room (long since deserted by any able, having regard to this period, mental and social renaissance, we readers) of the British Museum in for the boldness of their aim, even have witnessed in the past decade, .London, amount to nearly six tf the necessary impatience, limita- in spite of the fact that it followed hundred.

tions and ineptitudes of his treat-so closely upon lines he had fore ment disqualify them

as shadowed. From being a prema- An interesting study of Wells was broadcast five years ago from serious contributions to general ture. he became a forgotten man.

Tokyo To Demand a copious His Immediate needs were relieved Lemon, and little has arisen since and repetitive essayist upon public by a small civil list pension in 1955. to modify her verdict. She des- affairs and a still more coplous He occupied an old tumble-down cribes him as something between writer of Action. He wrote scien- house upon the border of Regent's

A message from Tokyo states tlac a portent and a pioneer. He wrote

whose romances,

original Park and his bent, shabby, slovenly.

FRENCH ATTACK

a very track and explicit auto- freshness has long since been des- and latterly somewhat obese figure that a demand that China effec- Shanghai, Aug. 28. biography which was published in troyed by the general advance of was frequently.to be seen in the tively curb anti-Japanese agitation peace negotiations are 1934 and he added a supplement knowledge, and novels. which have adjacent gardens, sitting and look will figure prominently in the dip-

"give his Con- or the nowers in the beds, or hob- continuing, Kwangsl troops launch- which, though it has never been neither the circumstantial correc-ing idly at the boats on the lake lomatic action to be taken by the ed a fresh attack southwest of printed, is accessible to the curious titade" which Kwaartang

capturing, several in the manuscript collection in the temporaries Galsworthy and Ben-bling painfully about with the aid

their From these docu- rest,

documentary value, of a stick, coughing or talking to towns after a severe clash with British Museum.

that ruthless Kwangtung loyalists.

ments we learn that his origins, nor

frankness himself. "Someday," he would be The rebels are rapidly approach- were common, and socially if not which endow such work as Maug- heard to say, "I shall write a book,

a.real book." ing Pakhot, in the Gulf of Tong-chronologically he reached back ham's "Ashenden" and so much king, the fall of which would give to the eighteenth century and the of the younger Americar. school of

Miss Phelps Lemon has compar- land-locked Kwangs an outlet to ascendancy of the British landed that time, with a sort of bleeding ed him not inaptly to a reef-build- He was much the sea-Reuter.

gentry. He was born in 1868. His Immortality. Wells was essentially ing coral polyp.

Reuter, father was a gardener who became an intellectual with an instinctive more the sclentine man than the asked. a small "shopkeeper and profession- dislike for the vehemencies, the artist, though he dealt in literary al cricketer, and his mother was zeals, patriotisins and partisan- forms. Scarcely anything remains and emotional of him now and yet, without him, the daughter of an old world ships, intensities innkeeper, and before her marriage foods of life. When he dealt with and his like, the reef of common which our civilization a lady's maid" and subsequently passion he was apt to write in- ideas on

His keenest housekeeper. The most in- sincerely.

feeling stands to-day could never teresting thing about Wells was his seems to have been a cold anger arisen.

Vice-Chairmen:

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5. The establishment of military headquarters with General L Tsung-jen as the Commander-in- Chief and Generals Tsai and Pel the London centre by Miss Phelps education. Wells was as feld commanders.

Union Yewa.

While

APPIE PROCEVAP

WANG CHUNG HUI -IN CANTON

To Mediate In Kwangsi Dispute?

Dr.

Canton. Aug. 28. Wang Chung-hui arrived here this morning from Hong Kong by special train together with Messrs. Tse Yue-pang, Tang Kang. Lam Chun-hung and seve- ral, personal friends.

It is reported that Dr. Wang will soon proceed to Kwangst to act as a conciliation commissioner in the dispute with the Kwangsi Pro- vince: after seeing Marshal Chiang Kai-shek. Chinese Evening Post.

ENEMY MOVEMENTS WATCHED

Wuchow Intelligence Staff Activity

R

CRIPPLED

now

MOTOR

SHIP

Nora Maersk Due To-Day

TO BE REPAIRED OR BROKEN UP?

Feared at one time to be a total loss, the motor ship Nora Maersk, owned by Messrs. A. P." Moller, Copenhagen, towed by the Kowloon Docks salvage tug Henry Keswick, is expected to arrive in Hong Kong to-day. She will be taken to the Kow- loon Docks for extensive survey when it will then be ascertain- ed whether tenders should de sent out for repairs or the ves- sel sold for breaking up.

sailing ing copra preparatory to for the United States via Manila. China and Japan on June 19 when a fire broke out on board following an explosion in the engine room during the afternoon.

The second engineer was gevere- ly burned. The remainder of the crew and passengers escaped un- burt.

Wuchow, Aug. 28.

The motor tug Trabajador, own-' Latest reports to hand state

ed by the Lusteveco Stevedoring that the members of the Police

Co.. mc., Manila, was first on the and soldiers Club have already -- ganized a party of Intelligence Mr. H. E. Nelson, marine super-scene and rendered assistance to

obtain Officers to

information intendent of A P. Moller, is in the j the Fora Maersk. When pumping concerning the enemy's move- Colony, to supervise work in this the ship was completed, the Henry !Keswick took the crippled vessel In connection.

All general news items are al- tients. lowed to be published as usual.

It is reported that the premises The Nora Macrak (8,270 tons) tow and left for Hong Kong via

At an extraordinary meeting of the Red Cross Society in Tal was in the bay at Zamboanga load-Manila. recently held at the Headquarters Chung Road are now being used

of the 4th Division Army, the as their Headquarters.- head of the censorship bureau ex- Chinese Evening Post. plained to the Chinese press re-

Founded 1869. Hong Kong. presentatives the reasons for es-

Headmaster-Rev, C.B.R. Sar- gent, M.A. (Cantab.),

Next term starts on Tuesday, September 1st at 8.30 a.m.

tablishing the censorship, and also asked them to co-operate with the Government-- Chinese Evening Post.

KWANGSI TROOP SUCCESS

C:

Canton, Aug. 28.

WUCHOW WAR

- ANXIETY

Food Supplies Affected

Wuchow, Aug. 28.

move-

are

It is omically announced that the Kwangsi troops have already' Owing to the military DR. GOEBBELS TO occupied Lim Klang and that Samments, and the danger of war,

Lul is in danger of falling to the VISIT VENICE

there is absolutely no business be- hands of the Kwangsi troops,

ng done here. It is also stated that the Magis- ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Refugees are increasing dally, Berlin, Aug. 28.

trate of Lim Kiang has therefore

and foodstuffs

becoming urgent telegram to the At the invitation of the Italian sent an

scarce. ör Propaganda Alberi. Canton Government for help. Minister

As to the rumour that a rather the German Minister of Propt- gana, Dr. J. Goebbels, will fly to Venice on Saturday and remain two days in order to view the great "Blenviale" Fair.- 4682 Transrean News Service.

New boys' tests will be held on Monday, August 31st at 9 a.m.

Entry forms, prospectuses and all particulars may be obtained from the Acting Headmaster. Telephone No. 57777.

P. O. Box 33.

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SOVIET FRONTIER FRICTION

Moscow Protest

have

STOP PRESS

DERBYSHIRE WINS CHAMPIONSHIP

}

London. Aug: 28, DERBYSHIRE HAS WON THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP.

The following were the results of matches concluded to-day:-

Somerset beat Derbyshire by one wicket at Wells. (Denis Smith 92 and Andrews 5 for 42) and 200 (Wellard 5 for 47). Somerset 146 (A. Pope 5 for 35) and 274 för 9 (Wellard 86 and Copson 6 for 81).

ANTI-JAPANESE AGITATION

Suppression

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Shanghai, Aug. 28.

Japanese Government over the Chengtu incident.

While the Foreign Office is awaiting a full oficial report of the case before mapping out its course of action, well-informed ob- servers agree that thorough-going suppression of popular movements in China against Japan will be

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The following forthcoming wed- dings are announced: Dr. Chiu Putpo, of 75 Bonham Road, and Miss Bella Ma, residing at a Bab- Ington Path; Mr. Hector "Ayon. "merchant, of 113 Des Voeux Road West, and Miss Sofia Jo. of 8 Txing Fung Street, first floor.

A Whist Drive will be held in the Y. M. C. A. Weat Lounge on Mon: day at 9 pm,

The Y. M. C. A. Discussion Group will meet in the West Lounge to- morrow at 9 pm. Dr. H, D. Mat- "thews will lead on the subject "Christ the Saviour of Men."

The Y. M. O. A. launch plenic will leave Police Pier to-day at 3

p.m...

On September 1 there will be mixed bathing in the Y, M. C. A Swimming bath from 7.30 to 8.30

p.m..

Followed by 'buffet supper da the roof and dancing in the West Lounge. Tickets $1.20 each.

Two cases of enteric fever were reported to the local Health Au- thorities on Thursday.

Miss A. A. Hirst and Miss S. Whitley, of Kowloon, returned to the colony during the week after a holiday trip to the North."

4.

Bt. Andrew's Club are holding a moonlight launch picnic this even-

At Canterbury, Kent beat All-ing leaving Police Pier at 8.15 pm. India by an innings and 202 runs AN-India 173 and 148 (Woolley 4 for 22). Kent 523 (Fagg 172, Ames 145 and Ashdown 117).

Moscow, Aug. 28. A protest against an alleged at- tack on Soviet frontier guarda by Japanese and Manchukuoan troops

Lancashire beat Leicestershire by in the region of Poltacka, has been made by M. Kozlovsky, head an innings and one run at Man- of the eastern section of Foreign chester. Leicester 282 (Dempeter Affairs Commissariat, to Mr. Bako, 137 and Pollard 8 for 42) and 139. Lancashire 42 for 8 declared the Japanese Charge D'Affaires.

The incident is alleged to have (Iddon 118 and Paynter 89) occurred on Wednesday, when At Worcester, Middlesex beat the fred at the Boviet home team by 253 runs. Middle- shots were

Worcestershire sex 398 and 213.

It is reported that there is no severe clash has taken place at sugar for sale, and salt has in- Pákho: between the Kwangtung creased ten times in value, fe. It and Kwangsi troops, this liss been now costs $1 per catty (Kwanga, guards who, however, did not re-

ply.

officially denied.--

Chinese Evening Post.

currency) Chinese Evening Post.

Heuter.

185 and 171 (Bima 5 for 72),- Reuter.

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A Dinner Dance will be held on the Open Roof of Repulse Bay Lido Weather permitting-and at Repulse Bay Hotel in event of bad weather, on Saturday, 29th August, at 9.00 PM., and the usual Tea Dance will be held on Sunday, 30th August, at 5.00. P.M., at Repulse Bay Hotel.

Knocked down by taxi No. 754 in Queen's Road Central, Chiu Yuen 46, sustained injuries and was removed to hospital for treat- ment.