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GARY COOPER'S

FATHER

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lish-speaking world. Gary was quite good at his studies. Con- scientious and qules, but not what one would term conspicuous for his brilliance, He was just good.

fellow with enough solid real sense of humour to have a good laugh at himself when he felt that way. And he often felt that way."

ARTISTICALLY INCLINED"

My genial conversationalist con- tinued in a soft, even voice as he handled his walking-stick. "You see. Gary was rather good at sketching. Some people would say he was artistically inclined,

AUSTRALIA AND HONG KONG

RAZOR ATTACKS

ON WOMEN

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and that the schedulcs to which they worked would have been mo- dern about twenty years ago.

Like many another visitor from "Australia, Mr. Massey

disturbed to and that Australian was very products were not conspicuous on the Hong Kong having regard to

market, but, the shipping facilities, he commented that ha was not very surprised. If Aus- tralia could ship at frequent and do, then, Mr. Massey thought, Aus- regular periods, as the Americans

tralia could capture her fair share of the trade in this Colony.

"When all is said and done," he

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The defendant drove away in a rickshaw,

and

"THAT'S HIM" Later that evening she went to reported. On entering the charge the Wanchai Police Station

room she saw the defendant and sald

"that's him that's him.” Witness was sent to the Govern- ment Cly Hospital.

Lok Sam, the friend with whom the complainant was talking to corroborative evidence. at the time of the incident, gave

WOMAN UNCONSCIOUS Ying, stated that she was on ber The third complainant, Chan Well, I don't know so much about remarked, "this is a British. Co way to a market stall when the de- that He could draw quite well lony, and Britain is always telling fendant approached in the op-

and he seemed to shape his course in the direction of art. When he returned to America he became very interested in literature, and I fancy he would have endeavour- ed to make himself a teacher of that fascinating subject, but, as so often happens in life, he met some people who were interested In the movie business. They thought Gary would do well on the screen."'

Australia that it her duty to trade within the Empire. Australia is en- deavouring to carry out that polley in the letter and the spirit, but she is not yet in a position to embark upon a large-scale pro- gramme of shipping facilities be- cause at present she is engaged in concentrating

OWN upon her coastal trade. It appears to me as a case for the consideration of the bigger British shipping companies to seize the opportunity of making a vigorous trade schedule between Australia and this Colony. Ex- and a twinkle of the eye, the re-isting services appear to be pack- tared Judge commented, "You see. ed to capacity, and recently the Gary isn't bad looking but he Japanese have stepped In and never, to my knowledge at least, made the pace. Will Australia figured he was shelk Well.always be asked to depend upon these friends of his persuaded sentiment, or shall Australia rea- him to try his hand at acting. sen that in matters of commerce and that was the start of Is the best. bidder is the ultimate career."

Winner?"

"NOT BAD LOOKING"

With a wrinkle of

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NEVER STAGE-STRUCK "So." I remarked with interest. "Gary was never one of the stage- struck type? He never went about all up-in-the-air feeling that he would play Hamlet at the Royal Command performance?"

It Was good to hear Judge! Cooper's chuckle. It was deep and fruity.

+

PRAISE FOR HONG KONG But with his adverse criticism of the British owned shipping facilities for Hong Kong, Mr. Massey had naught but praise for every other aspect of the Colony.

DEPRESSION?

This Is how he phrased his praise:-"I have never been in a place where there was so much "Not a bit of it," he laughed orderliness and genuine courtesy. "You see, maybe Gary got some of Wherever I have been I have ob- Mis histrionic talent from mel"

served a real appreciation for the Honestly, no one could look less worth and work of British ac like an actor than this very hievement and, to an Australian, gracious, elderly gentleman who that 19 2 genuine inspiration. occupied a prominent and honor There is an atmosphere of deve- ed position in the American judi-lopment in this Colony which is clary. Apart from the fact that he wore a very bright yellow tie, you wouldn't have noticed him in

a crowd,

But let him tell the story. "You see." he explained, "I was very interested in polities, and when you take the platform you"! have to amuse as well as interest the people. I started by being in- terested in debating societies, and Gary was keen on that also. But be was more of a listener than I was. He just loved to analyse an a1gument, and, he had a faculty Ior getting into the mind of the man who made it. Well, that's the basis of acting. I think. Throw yourself into the mind of a cer- tain character, and, given the necessary enthusiasm, you can live the part. Perhaps. I'm wrong, but that's the way it appears to me."

GARY AND POLITICS "Does Gary take much Interest | in politics?"

The MBA who has delivered many judgments took time to think over this one,

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posite direction and caught hold of her.

Her neck was cut and she cried out "save life." She became un- conscious.

Witness attended an identifica- tion parade held in Victoria Ciaol and pointed out the defendant.

The fourth complainant testified that she had just returned from Central district alone, and ΟΣ reaching Arsenal Street a man caught hold of her and cut her from behind. She could not see turned her head and noticed that who the assallant was until she

the defendant had a razor hidden in his hands.

Gronert reserved 118 and was committed for trial.

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most refreshing: it seems that you people have found the solution to that great problem epitomised in one word-Depression. Am right? I believe so!"

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"Well," remarked Judge Cooper, "I know he takes much more than a passing interest in politics, but he is so wrapped-up in his work that I think nothing else counts at present. You see, if your work is also your pastime it becomes sheer pleasure, and that makes subscription, all the difference between Ulving China Athletic Association has and existing. Gary lives--and all arranged a friendly football match in capital letters. When I wg.e between a combined local team making my way I lived in the

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lot helping the purchasing of an aero- and thinks a lot, but he doesn't plane as a present for Generalis. say much. I reckon that deep slmo Chiang Kai-shek. down he must be a bit of a Scots- man! No, I don't think you'll see Gary forsaking the 'set' for the platform, though I fancy he could act a political part very well."

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or wrongly, is a magnet, particu-himself the luxury of a good laugh larly for the Americans. You which was even more infectious must get a lot of interesting.peo-than his chuckle. ple, here in a year; people whose Judge Cooper will remain in the businesses and outlooks are so Colony for a few days, and then diversified that, if collected to- he will return to his Homeland. gether, would make most interest- Meanwhile, retired and happy. corner, ing 'copy'."

The looks on, life with a benign The boy, Tee Ping Chuen, "was Then I spoke. "That's the very smile--a smile which broadens taken to the Government Civil reason why I've interviewed you." greatly when people refer to him Hospital, and treated, but he was

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