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GRAND

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LAST FENCE

LAST

LECTURE OF VISIT

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At Beechers' Brook the second The second tendency was modern time. Royal Mall led Flying organising ability. In the old days, Minutes. the former going ox-he said, the forms of organisation cellently The second time at were suficient to maintain order Valentine's, only seven were still in the pre-industrial society but standing.

now bigger scciál problems had to be faced "and consequently there was the need to study modern or- Royal Mail jumped the last fenceganising methods and, in regard to three lengths ahead of Cooleen the social attitude, China needed who made a great effort although to grow out of the narrow old hampered by a loose horse, Wi- liams kept Royal Mail going to win a most popular victory for the Welsh `owner, trainer and' jockey, Mr. Lloyd Thom13 The last named has never won a race pre- viously.

Their Majesties, the King and Queen, were greatly interested in the race and watched the winner being led in. The Queen talked with Mr. Lloyd Thomas, the own- er, in the paddock before the race, Royal Mall lost favour in the betting market after

his recent poor, running and It was heard everywhere, "I won because I could not get out my bet."

Cooleen and Puckbelle enhanced their reputations as mares at Ain- tree, one of whom has not won a race since Shannon Lass in 1902. Golden, Miller disappeared in the same open ditch where he sensa- tionally refused two years ago. He was once again favourite at 8 to 1. but the bookmakers said that it

was a bad race.

Lloyd... Thomas, the "owner of Royal Mail, was for many years in the Diplomatic Service. He served as equerry and assistant private secretary to the Duke of Windsor when Prince of Wales. He is him- self an

excellent rider and had

won many races.- Henter.

QUARTER MILLION PRESENT

London, March 19, At Aintree, the weather was dull with drizzling rain. The going was soft. The attendance was enormous, about a quarter million being estimated to be present.

The King and Queen arrived shortly after one o'clock and lunched with Lord and Lady Derby In a private room

The cheering which greeted his Majesty's appearance at the Royal Box for the first rack fasted for several minutes.

in

The King was disappointed when the Royal horse. Firestone was unplaced

King George VI Stakes, a special event in his honour, but was delighted that the winner was Lord Harewood's Queen's Shilling, starting at 100 to Firestone led for three quarters of the distance when he dropped back. Queen's Shilling, his stable companion, won. Reuter

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EARLIER INDICATIONS

Liverpool, March 19. From early morning, thousands travelled by train, motor and air to Aintree. They not only came to see the Grand National, but also the King and Queen, as this is the first time for ten years that the reigning monarch attended this classic.

The weather was mild but un- settled, described as a "Mackintosh Day." The going though heavy is unlikely to be the quagmire anti- cipated..

localisms minded.

and

be nationally

VISIT TO CANTON Professor Chang will leave the Colony this afternoon by train on a visit to Canton. On his retura he will proceed to Nanking from which place he will travel by alr to Chung King.

During his stay in Hong Kong since Monday, Professor Chang has lectured at the Chinese Merchants Club, Hong Kong University Union, Teachers Association fat HK King's College), St. John's Cathe dral Hall and the Chinese Young Men's Christian Association.

CULTURAL CHANGES IN CHINA

Conflicting Views

"Much public interest was taken in the lecture given at the Cathe- dral Hall yesterday afternoon by Professor P. C. Chang.

In addressing the public prior to the lecture, Sir Robert Ho Tung, President of the League of Nations Association, said: It gives me great pleasure in having with us to-night Professor Chang who will give us

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Three Blueland aircraft have crashed in flames in the harbour. The general situation is that all Red troops are definitely com- mitted and that no cross harbour transfer of troops is anticipated.

PRESS COMMUNIQUE

The following Communique was issued yesterday by the General Staff:-

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At midday yesterday 18th March Northland

bene- declared her volent neutrality with Reiland and guaranteed that

Blueland troops would be permitted to use Northland territory. It was also officially declared by Northland that the report of landing by air of Blueland troops in Northland

territory was false.

Last night-18/19 March-Blue- land again attacked the Colony at various points. The Eastern en- trance was attacked early during the night, landings being effected at Balwan Bay, and at Devil's Feak. Blue destroyers taking part in this operation Inid a smoke screen, but anti-aircraft searchlights Ulu- minated these ships, over the screen and gave Devil's Peak Bat- tery an easy shoot-in this and during a later destroyer attack on the Eastern entrance defences zine destroyers were sunk in Lyemun Pass

These two landings were easily repulsed with great loss to Blue- land.

At about midnight a landing in strength was, carried out by Blue- land on three beaches along Castle Peak Reach. Considerable casual- ties to boats and personnel were on Blueland, owing to inflicted

of ap

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duce. Professor Chang to you as 1 Naval patrols; and Coast Watchers. mails are closed at 5 p.. on the previous day.', expect that most of you present In spite of casualties, however, have already attended other, lec- Blueland covering force gained a Cures given by him in the Colony. | firma footing on shore and now hold I can assure you that in the lasta Bne some one and a half miles two lectures which I have attended in depth on a front of three miles. I feel that I am was very much It is expected that this covering foihow. benefited by them, and I am sure force will be reinforced tonight. that old as I am it is never too

late to learn.

As most of you are very much younger than myself I am sure that this lecture will benefit you more than it would myself.

I have great pleasure in calling upon Mr. Chang to speak to you to-night.

THE ADDRESS.

high honour for him to be there and give the lecture which has al- ready been announced.

Jaban

due Amsterdam, 29th March.

Any advance of Blueland troops Letters for “K.L.M. Sarvica”— Eastward on Kowloon is being pre- vented by the 2nd Battalion The Royal Welch Fusillers and the 1st Battalion Kumaon Rifles. After Commander Mainland has time to make his plan it is hoped that this, covering force will be thrown back into the seal before reinforcements arrive. At present

is taking place.

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In addressing the large gather-(2 p.m. 19th March) fierce fighting ing Professor Chang said It is a

Air activity was considerably re- owing. to bad visibility. duced Blueland aircraft. have carried out several law flying attacks on vital

the points of

Colony-Uttle damage is reported; on the other hand three Blueland aircraft have crashed in flames in the harbour.

Red morale remains high-co- operation between Regulars and Samshai and Wuchow Volunteers both Naval and Mill- Shanghai and EUROPE via Siberia tary is increasing in efficiencygon, Manila, Sandakan, Salamaua, Į hourly with experience gained by active service. The epidemic amongst the Volunteers is abuting and it is anticipated that by to- -morrow' evening the full strength of the Volunteers both Naval and Military will be deployed.)

He said that China was the Brst country to invent paper and print- ing, and also paper money in the 13th century and many other coun- tries or colonies have adopted the same at the present moment.

He also mentioned that when Marco Polo visited China in the 13th century he was very much surprised to find such a great em- much wealth. .But pire with when he returned to Europe he could not write his memoirs as he had to join a civil war. If any those present should visit Seville, they will be able to see the copy of Marco Polo's book which is pen- cilled by Christopher Colombus, with the intention of finding a way to China.

Christopher Colombus did not to. discover America

It is reckoned that ten million people will be betting all over the world, and there will be an amaz ing rush to back last year's run-intend ner-up Ego. which was backed for but was merely set on trying to £10,000 last night alone.

and a way to get to China.

The horse is owned by Sir Davis Llewellyn and will be ridden by trained his son Harry, who has assiduously, boxing, sweating and getting down weight..

Didoric, bred in France and trained in England, o ned by an American, is also heavily backed. but one

will be hoping, that Puckabelle will win. He will be ridden by Nel Tarleton. exTM featherweight champion of Britain, who won £20,000 on Marmaduke Jinks and which will be doubled with Puckabelle. I he wins be will retire from the ring- Reuter

REDUCE DUTY ON WHISKY!

Surest Way To Reduce Influenza Epidemic

"

He also mentioned that the thing that ahocked China most was the defeat of Russia by Japan. China wanted to know more about modern armaments and warfare and in 1905 some 3,000 Chinese students went to Tokyo with the Intention of studying military DOW- er, but they were not successful.

In 1905 of those who went abroad 70 per cent. were able to study Western things with a better view of ideas.

Professor Chang also stated that Chinese food had conquered the world and that in New York alone there are 600 Chinese restaurants and so those who are very fond of Chinese food need not be afraid to travel as it can be obtained in other countries in Europe..

Sir Henry Pollock in addressing the gathering thanked the lecturer, for his very interesting address and expressed his pleasure at being present to hear it.

Among those present were: Sir Henry and Lady Pollock, Lady Ho Tung, and Professor L. Forster of the H.K. 'University,

London, Mar. 18. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, speak ing in the Lords, said scientists are making good progress in in- vestigation and prevention of ing fluenza and common cold. He added that the Medical Research The house rocked with laughter Connell, though at present not when a member suggested that the carrying on vigorous research, surest way to reduce the Infinenza hope to be able to

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Air Mall for "Swatow, Amoy, -Foochow and North China

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SUNDAY

* Voluntary· ́enrolment and en- listment continues satisfactory, The measures put into 'force by the Air Raids Precautions Committee Swatow, Amoy and FormOBA are working smoothly and effi- clently.

The Police Coast Watching Posts continue to be of the greatest as alktance to the Fortress In- telligence Service.

The general situation is that all Red troops are definitely com- mitted and that no cross-harbour transfer of troops is anticipated.

TEST CRICKET

M.C.C.-New Zealand,

Reuter informs us that it has been decided to play a Test Match between England and New Zea land after all.

MONDAY

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Saigon, Ceylon, india, Hart, and

South Africa, Egypt and EUROPE || via Marseilles-dua Marseille 33rd April

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Central and South America Canada, and EUROPE vialSan Francisco dae Ban Francisco, 13th April- and EUROPE via Biberis

This match will be played at Wellington, Instead of the match versus. Wellington, from March 24 | Amoy to 271344

Two other matches will be play- es at Canterbury and Auckland as previously scheduled.

MATCH AT CHRISTCHURCH

Christchurch, Mar. 19.. The MC.C. began their three- day match here against the com- bined Canterbury and Otago teams to-day.

The tourists batted first and scored 217, Wyatt contributing 65, The home team had lost three. discover the epidemic, was to reduce the duty wickets for 70 runs at close of

play definite causes and cure for in- on whlaky fluenza and colds.

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