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I

A FREE TRADE MOVE

COACHMAN OF 76 AT CORONATION

· May

Drive Earl Marshal

Mr. Matthew Oxendale, aged 76, Criton-road, Worthing, who drove the Earl Marshal's cosch at the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Vic- torla, at the Coronations of Ed-. ward VII, and George V., and acted at the funeral of Edward VII. has been told that he may be recalled from his retirement to drive the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk at the Coronation งา May 12.

MANIPULATIVE PAINLESS DEATH

SURGERY

Demonstration By Sir H. Barker

Orthopaedic Surgeon's Appreciation

Woman's Disclosure To Euthanasia Society

A woman, whose name was not disclosed, told members of the Voluntary Euthanasia Legislation Society, at their first annual meet- ing recently, that she had enabled "one who was very dear" to her to There la published in the Lancet

escape from the pains of dh incur- an account of Sir Herbert Barkers able disease. Unable to provide demonstration at St. Thomas's Hoa-him with voluntary euthanasia' pital on July 22 last in the form of In the legal form advocated by the- case reports and notes by Mr. W. Society, she had, she said. "put in Rowley Bristow. Sir Herbert Bark- his way the means of doing it for és gave his démonstration of his | himself." methods of manipulation at the in- Members of the Society were dis- Mr. Oxendale retired 15 years vitation of the British Orthopsecussing the progress of their move

after serving the Norfolk dic

treated Association He

18 ment since its inception in 1934. family at Arundel and Shefeld patients on that afternoon. He

Reference to the rejection of, for 48 years. He started work } visited St. Thomas's the day before

their BI by the House of Lords with them at the age of 13 under the demonstration and saw a num-

*was made by Lord Ponsonby, Pre- the Duke's father, when his ber of patients who had been col-

sident of the Society. The Bill was grandmother was alive and living lected that he might choose those defeated by 35 votes to 14. Such at Arundel.

ago

The first international confer ence having as its object the lowering of trade barriere since The commencing salary will the spectacular failure of the

on whom he wished to demon- World Economic Conference in be $600 (consisting of $40.

He made his selection "I was surprised at being told strate. "basic salary" plus $200 Re-1938 is now meeting at the

that I might be required, and I from these, and also brought to Hague. The countries taking feel honoured," he said. "I was the demonstration a number of patriation Pay") per month with free quarters, from the date of part are the three Scandinavian at Arundel when the Duke's father patients who had consulted him from his honeymoon, and were willing to be manipu- taking up the appointment in States, Finland, Holland, Bel-returned

gium, and Luxembourg, all of and I was there again last Satur- tated at the hospital whom were signatories of the day to see the present Duchess Oslo Convention of 1980. That Convention, which aimed at free.

Tientsin.

ม

The successful candidate will be on probation during the first six months of his service. the

J

At

end of the probationary period, I his services have been satisfactory, he will be given a four year contract under which,

welcomed."

ing trade between its signatories, this reason to contemplate a new was unhappily concluded during interpretation of the clause but the onset of the world depression, that nothing rush should be done and even after Europe began to and that proposals should be

out of the depression it

drafted to go before the Great

climb

On

n result was not discouraging, Lord Ponsonby declared Six or eight peers had stated subsequently that they would have voted for the Bill had they been present during the debate, and the opposition was not. strong in the House.

A strong movement in faveur of the formation of a similar Society in America was reported by Mr. C. J. Bond, Chairman of the Com- mittee, who said there was a grow-

It was clearly pointed out at the meeting that Sir Herbert Barker had very kindly accepted the in- vitation to demonstrate his met- hods of manipulation; that the meeting was in no sense a tribunal ing belief that civilised man should to judge the value of manipula- take an increasing control over tion in surgery, or even necessarily both entry into and exit from to estimate its value to these par- human life. were grateful to Sir Herbert Bark-

ticular patients The

members

members to

anxious that some

the success or failure of what he

St. Thomas's again on July

The Earl of Listowel was of the

The Committee's annual report showed that the Society now claim- ed a membership of 268, of whom 70 "were members of the medical profession: The Society's object is to permit people of sound mind, but suffering great pain from an incurable disease, "to demand and

at the hands of a qualified medical

27 and September 10 and saw the patients, and in some instances manipulated a second and ever & SHORTAGE

without gas third time with or

ADVERTISEMENTS., ADVERTISEMENTS. in addition to the above-men-

tioned emoluments, he will be was obvious, that nothing much | Powera. Curiously enough, there er for showing for the first time opinion that the Bill had not fail- entitled to the benefits of the I could be done to free trade so is to-day in Britain for different to a body of surgeons the actual ed, for it had greatly educated pub-

lic opinion. reasons un agreement between technique which he employed. Superannuation Fund, travellinglong as there existed gold-stan- and uniform allowances etc. dard countries clinging desperate-extreme Protectionists and prac were received from

Since the meeting many inquiries Applicants should give in their to an overvalued currency.tical Free-traders that the most-know what had happened to the letters of application full details The devaluation of the Dutch favoured-nation clause ought to patients, and Sir Herbert Barker The Third Yearly Drawing of MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION of their experience, training, currency and the tripartite curbe modified; and it is therefore himself was

positions previously held, and rency stabilisation agreement be highly desirable that the Fresi-report should be published as to also copies of recent testimonials. tween Britain, France, and the dent of the Board of Trade should did on the occasion of his demon-

It is essential at the candi. United States encouraged the examine the problem seriouslystration and at his subsequent be entitled to immediate release" date be able to speak the Chinese Dutch Premier, Dr. Colijn. to and be ready to meet in an ami- visits to the hospital. He visited practitioner.

dialect) explore the possibilities of a cable and constructive spirit any language "(Northern

trade agreement between these suggestions that the Oslo Powers fluently.

Applications should be forward. smaller. European States.

may ladvance. ed so as to reach the undersigned his invitation a conference of the not later than 12 o'clock (noon) experts has gathered at

Hague. Dr. Colijn's address of on Tuesday, 22nd June, 1937.

welcome (made in English), with By Order,

its modest references to the limited increase of mutual trade that was possible between smail Powers and its pointed remarks about the need for co-operation 5143 by the Great Powers, should not be allowed to escape the notice of British Ministers.

In his address Dr. Colijn stressed the significance of the most-favoured-nation clause in

Bearers of Debentures are in.

vited to attend the Drawing,

By Order,

い

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5. R. KERR,

Secretary.

Hong Kong, 15th Mar., 1937.

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'THE HONG KONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY LIMITED.

NOTICE TO

VACANCY FOR LADY SUPERINTENDENT OF HOSPITALS

The British Municipal Council, Tientsin, invites applications

H. F. BARNES, Secretary and Engineer. from British ladies for the posi. COUNCIL ROOM,

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tion of Lady Superintendent of TIENTSIN, 11th March, 1937. its Municipal Hospitals, which will become vacant during the summer of the present year.

THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

anaesthesia.

OF WARRANT

OFFICERS.

Admiralty Offer

It would be unwise to imagine that even if the Oslo group could

NO OUTSIDE HELP · count on the practical sympathy

In his report, Mr. Bristow 'states: of Great Britain and of Germany, 'Barker, sees the patient on the with which most of them have a day following the manipulation, considerable trade, agreement and again two or three times, or

Fastruets them sary. He among there will be easily reach-as many times as he thinks neces-

Sweden and Holland, for exercises

Не perform. example, are as nearly Free evolved his own, exercises, and they Trade countries as any in the are good. He relies on zo other world to-day, and any tariff re-help or assistance, and does not has been decided to offer employ- ductions by them might lead to we do. I think he would save time losses of necessary

ed.

to

what has

employ a masseuse or gymnast as

There is a shortage of Warrant Oncers in the Royal Navy. A Fleet Order issued by the Admiralty states that, owing to the shortage of officers in the Chunner, Gunner (T), and Boatswain branches, it

ment beyond the age of 50 to Com- Applicants should give full

revenue. and fatigue if he were assisted as missioned officers from - Warrant

rank in these branches. Denmark, on the other hand, as we are by first-rate trained

Com- Commissioned Gunners, details of their training, posts

erected in recent years an elabor- gymnasts, rather than undertale held, special experience, etc., in

trade treaties, which lays down ate import quota and exchange on nimeira saw him handle missioned Boatswains will be placed- all this after-treatment and super-missioned Gunners (T) and Com- their letters of application,: to- The Fifty-sixth Ordinary Gen.

that each party to a treaty shall restriction system, a system for one woman whose knee be had.

on the Retired List on reaching the gether with coples of recent eral Meeting of the Company accord to the other any commer-which the dangerous and value manipulated twice previously for a

age of 50, but may volunteer for will be held at the Offices of the cial privileges that it has in the less British bacon quots that hit chronic rheumatism, really a mild re-employment, on retirement, un-

der the following conditions: General Managers, Messrs. Jar.

past granted or will in the future one of the biggest Danish export dine, Matheson

grant to any third party. That industries was partly responsible.

testimonials.

SHAREHOLDERS.

Notice is hereby given that Other things being equal pre- the ONE HUNDRED AND ference will be given to can.

& Co., Ltd., SEVENTEENTH ORDINARY didates who have had previous Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on MEETING of Shareholders In experience as Hospital matrons Thursday, 8th April, 1937, at

office of the Company, Queen's those who can show evidence of the Report of the Directors,

clause, which was originally cal- culated to extend the area of

stibacute arthritis of knee, She After & hobbled into the 1001ZL third manipulation Barker. ipent a quarter of an hour walking her round, teaching her to walk, insist-

&c., and she walked normally.

"Baker posseSSES a very strong Once he undertakes

the Company will be held at the or superintendents, particularly noon, for the purpose of receiving Free Trade, has in recent years, other in foreign markets. Sweing on an equal length of stride, Building, Victoria, Hong Kong ability to administer hospitals in Passing the Accounts, and elect times proved an impediment to ali found it necessary to restrict personality.

on Monday, the 12th April, a business-like, 1937, at noon, for the purpose economical manner. of receiving a Report of the

· Directors, together with a State- ment of Accounts, and electing Directors and Auditors.

efficient and ing Directors and Auditors.

The successful candidate will receive a commencing salary of" $450 (consisting of $300 "basic The TRANSFER BOOKS of salary" plus $150 "Repatria. the Company will be CLOSED tion Pay") per month, com from the 6th to the 12th April,mencing from the date upon 1937, both days inclusive.

which she takes up her duties in

the

the

The Transfer Books of Company will be closed from 1st to 22nd April inclusive.

By order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., General Managers.

as Dr. Colijn pointed out, at

The removal of trade barriers, because nations have been natur- ally reluctant to pass on to third parties which are rigidly Protec tionist benefits for which they can hope to receive no return In 1932, for example, Belgium, Holland, and Luxembourg con- cluded the Treaty of Ouchy,

By Order of the Board of Tientsin, together with free board Hong Kong, 18th March, 1937. whereby tariffs between the three

Directors.

H. DA LUZ,

**Secretary, Hong Kong, 27th March, 1937.

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and lodging, uniform allowances, |

etc.

She will be on probation for a period of six months from the date of taking up her duties.

At the end of the probationary perlod, it her services have been satisfactory, she will be given a four-year contract, under which, In addition to the above-mention- Draft Programmes and Entry ed emoluments, she will be Forms for the Third Extra 'entitled to the benefits of the Leave Race Meeting to be held Superannuation Fund, SATURDAY, 10th April, 1937 Pay, Travelling allowances, etc. (weather permitting) may be ob tained at the Secretary's Office, Exchange Building the Club House, Happy Valley; the Hong Kong Club; the Sports Club; and the Stables, Shan Kwong Road.

Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON on Thursday, 1st April, 1937.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

+5145

Applications should be forward- ed so as to reach the undersigned not later than 12 o'clock (noon) on Tuesday 25th May, 1937.

By: Order,

H. F. BARNES, Secretary & Engineer.

COUNCIL ROOM, TIENTSIN, 11th March, 1937.

5142

ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr. Robert Leslie Shepherd

Dover camb

Moreover, some of these coun- tries are competitors with cach

den, Norway, and Denmark havė

the import of agricultural goods, the treatment of a patient, and they have insisted that the does not visualize the possibility of Kallure. This tremendous optim- freeing of trade will be useless to tam must have and does have its them unless it extends to agri-effect upon the patient. He claims cultural industries as well as to for the actual manipulation all the

manufactures.

he

Full pay to be on the ordinary scalele.. without extension, be yond the increment allowed after mine years);

Retired pay to be suspended during re-employment;

:

A bonus of 15 per cent, to be paid on full pay (exclusive of allowances) In counting the period of re-employment for in- creased pension:

Promotion to Lieutenant on the Retired List will be suspended during re-employment.

The period of re-employment to be subject to the requirements of the Service and at the dis- cretion of the Admiralty up to a maximum of dve years, with a minimum of one year; and

Officers who are re-employed will be liable for service in any ship or establishment as requisite. The above scheme will come into. force shortly.

credit, but some part, and in many instances a large part, of the cure Both Britain and Germanys effected by the man himself. have responsibilities for the pro- This is no prerogative of Barker or longed European agricultural de-any other expert in treatment. It

The Protectionist is possessed by all who are suc countries were to be reduced by pression.

†cessful. It 13 # characteristic 10 per cent annually; this low movement in both countries has which Barker shares with others, tariff group

into injured the Scandinavian and but he is quite unconscious of it existence because" Great Britain Dutch agricultural exports and and has argued with me that it The marriage arranged between refused to waive her rights under thereby directly encouraged the is all manipulation and that his Webb and Miss Evelyn Winifred the most-favoured-nation clause. establishment of secondary manu- personality plays no part; or at

best a very minor one. O'Hagan will take place on Yet in the same year Britain was factoring industries. The con-

PIONEER WORK

and above all, I think, the splendid: Wednesday, April 14, 1937. No concluding the Ottawa agree- traction of the agricultural mar- "While before the War mani-optimism, which it essentially a invitations are being issued but ments granting handsome prefer keb was one of the causes, quite pulative surgery was to the great part of treatment, and a necessary all friends will be welcome at

ences to the Dominions the spart from the world depression, bulk of the profession a very part, in helping those with long- a Reception to be held after- wards at the Roof Garden, benefits of which were not ex- which contributed materially to "hinterland of surgery, as Barker standing disabilities, whose con- Hong Kong Hotel, 5 pm. tended to the low-tariff countries the increase of tariff barriers then repeatedly told us, perhaps fidence has been rudely shaken by of the earlier efforts at he does not fully recognize that fallure [5148 in Europe, since inter-Imperial throughout the world.

the post-War epoch and the rise cure. It is due to Barker to say treaties were considered to be If the British Government both of orthopaedic surgery have re- that but for his pioneer work the outside the scope of the clause. for military and for political moved this reproach to medicine manipulative field of orthopaedic Thus it is essential to realise reasons insists that the British Having spent so much of his life surgery would not occupy the posi that, although owing to the farmers must be helped to raise lighting for a caitse in which he tion it does to-day, and that had

Armly and justly belleved, he fights his growth of quotas and exchange their prices by high tariffs and for it still and does not quite technique been accepted: 25 years is won. ago the general utilization of this restrictions and owing to in-narrow' quotas it will materially realize that his battle genious exceptions some of the limit the possibilities of wider Orthopaedic surgeons now practise branch of therapeutics would not BRENNEMAN.On March 23, 1887. Great Powers have succeeded in trade among the Oslo Fowers, manipulation as an essential part have been so long delayed."

Te case-reports are astonishing or their speciality. at her home, 88 Picardie Apart-

"From Barker's demonstration ly good. In one instance a man ment Clara Bherwin, dearly-be- rendering valueless the most-But if it could make up its mind loved wife of John J. Brenne- favoured nation clause in their on its attitude to the future of certain excellent details in his with a recurrent dislocation of his treaties, that clause may and the most favoured-nation clause technique will probably be follov shoulder, who had had trouble for CAMPBELL. On March 22, 1937, at aften does stand in the way of a and to the future of British agri-ed. He taught the value of re- 15 years and had been pronounced

the General Hospital, Shanghal, reduction of tariffs among,

peated manipulation; the value of incurable, reported five days later.. the culture it would be in a position traction; the perspinal supervision Cranked a car next day and Helen Stansfield Campbell, sister of Mrs. George Cameron and 34: Oslo group. Dr. Colijn suggest to make fruitful the deliberations and attention to exercising the some months later described his Byron J. Stansfield.

ed that it might be necessary for of the Hague conference.

BIRTH

HOEHNKE on March 23, 1937, at the Country Hospital, Shanghal. Frithjof

10

Mr. and Mrs. Hoehnke, a son

man.

DEATHS:

"

offers to demonstrate his

Joint in all directions afterwards: condition as "perfect,"