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GERMAN BOOK

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Members of the German Com- munity in hong Kong last night gathered at ine German Club. Connaught, Road, to attend the official opening of an Exhibition 31 German books. The presence of Herr A. Gelewski, German Con- sul-General and Herr M. Hess leader of the local Nazi Party Group, leni a Germanic spirit to. the occasion

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The local exhibition was held in ronjunction' with others being held by Germa commun_ties in all parts of the world, complying with the Nazi programine to entourage German literasure in the minds o all truc Nazis. The fine collection of books shown at the German Club Last night covered a wide range of reading and the selection į included, books on history, photo- graphy, philosophy, politics, travels and other subjects.

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Clipper Passenger

Senator W. G. McAdoo, of California, chatting with friends who greeted him on his arrival by the Philippine Clipper.

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It appears that the fire occurred at Tungshan long before the ex- press from Canton started. Two

INC. acting German Consul, Herr coaches standing on the line were

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In opening the exhibition the

Gelewski, in an address, said that In connection with books the world had received the most valu- able present from Germany, the art of printing, which was invent ed nearly 500 years ago by Ogley-tance from the fire area. berg in Mainz.

completely destroyed and the Are spread for about 500 yards on both sides of the track, bunlug out, a number of huts. The Canton ex- press had to stand by at some dis-

Herr Gelewski added Through the medium of this inventor, it is to-day possible that every per- son can read his bible in his home, that students on Universi- tles can learn the achievements of great scientists, that the works of poets and authors of all over the world can become familiar to every one."

In the further course of his ad. dress, Herr Gelewski said that it was one of the tragic destinies of the Germans, that they,"united in language," had to live in separated states. There is the tragic fate of those Germans who have been torn from their country against their will. There are those largt groups of Germans in the world

that

Meanwhile the afternoon express from Kowloon for Canton also ar- rived on the scene. and was obliged to wait until the fire has subsided. It was gathered that eventually the passengers were asked to to the transfer from one train other and after this was done the trains returned, the train which left Kowloon in the afternoon bringing the passengers from Can- ton and arriving here at about 10.45 pm. some three hours late.

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have voluntarily left their When I called at the store yes- Fatherland to seek a new home interday, I found that his tall figure foreign countries. They have be- had already become known to the come good citizens of their new counter-girls in the fabric depart- countries, but it is their German'; ment, writes a Special Correspon- language which still binds them to dent. the home of their ancestors, And Even the lift girl on the opposite here it is again the art of Guten-wing of the vast building was able berg which is the medium in keep- to direct me to Lord Carisbrooke's ing them all in touch with the office. In the offices of the shop spiritual and mental development i among his asssociates the Marquis of their country.

of Carisbrooke is known just as

Turning to the development of "Cartsbrooke."

German books in

Lord Carisbrooke, who is the son the post-war and present-day times, Herr

of Princess Beatrice, is a director Celewski said that every country of a number of companies. He is had experiences and would

known as the business member of future experience times, where its

the Royal Family.

art of writing achieved the highest standard, and times, when it drop- |

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ped very low. This lowest stan- NEW ZEALAND dard had been achieved in Gur- many, in the later post-war daya Some authors bad thought 15 specially clever to use as many vulgar expressions 4.5 possible. Everybody felt it his right to pub- lish the outcome of his lowest possible Instincts, Against this irresponsible action the leaders of German restoration, the men around Hitler, under his guidance, had demanded absolute responst- bility towards his nation of all his Nationalism and Socia. the slogans of the Fuehrer's battle, Nationalism meaning the absolute freedom of every nation in its own frontiers. 'social'sm, however, the product of the religious duty, which was in future to bind every individual and every nation to a higher and bet- ter order.

SHEEP FARMER

Flying Home From Lympne Airport

Iondon, Oct. 26. The young New Zealand sheep farmer. Erale Clark, left Lympne airport this morning on the first stage of his flight Home which he hopes to reach in time for the be- ginning of the sheep shearing sea-i

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That's exactly what Mr. W. H. Bell did when the camera caught him (second from right) with a party awaiting the arrival of the Philippine Clipper..

"WAR NEXT YEAR!"

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Then commenced a long course ot intensive study of the occult sciences under many masters, and Madame has been touring the world ever since and writing books for more years than she cafes to count.

WHY IS SHE HERE? When I asked her why she was in Hong Kong, Madame Laila gave me a concentrated smile and an X-ray look.

on the

"I am writing a book customs and morals of the peoples of the world." she explained. know China very well, and I want- ed to study the Chinese as they live in a real British Colony such as this one. So, here I am. I go about and mix with all classes and. Bad out what I want to know." (There is the Rothermere touch here).

HER METHODS

I wanted to know how she found out what she wanted to know, for ! : that's in my line also.

She told me.

"I just mooch about and make conversation where and when I can. It may be a long job, but I believe in doing everything thor- oughly, and after I have found ont, then I return to my hotel and write. After a big day on Sunday looking around Hong Kong, I came back to my hotel and I was writing

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She didn't look a bit the worse for wear either.

"I must write when things are fresh in my mind, and I have a clear mind for the particular task In hand. Then it takes a few hours of rest to clear my mind or ita next impressions, and then I go on again. To-morrow I shall go to Kowloon and carry out my investigations there, and then I shall write if I am in the mood.”

THE 1937 FORECASTS Now" I said, "tell me all about this 1937 trouble.”

Her diamonds flashed as sha expressively moved her very use- ful-looking harda,

Then she composed herself There was no" "shut-eye" » posing. about her. She talked to me just as calmly as though she were tell- ing me the very latest piece of gossip.

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Darwin, 3rd November, India or the Netherlands will be embroiled."

That was na far as she would go. "PLEASURES IN PAIRS",

Madame is intensely, vitalisingly human.

She pressed meʼto a liqueur.' I felt much better. She pressed me to another Hqueur.

I demurred.

"Oh, come!" chided the pro- phetess with such a knowing look. "you must never forget that real pleasures can never be fully ap preciated singly-always in pairs. Yes!"

: 80, I consented.

Madame Terfren Lalla, 4, Avenue „Matignon, Paris)"

I'll be secing you,, Madame! And the prophetess, gave me a Arm handelasp and a very jolly, "Farewell and Good Luck!

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