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THE "EXCHANGE BANKS ASSOCIATION.

HONG KONG,

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The January Rate Meeting will be held at rela Preta, Macao, on Sunday, 2nd January, 1938, commencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First, Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.

order,

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Secretary.

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Course of nine public lectures AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS The fourth lecture of this course will be given in the CHINA FLEET CLUB THEATRE

on,

Monday 3rd January, 1938

a1 5.30 p.m.

Subject: Effects and characteristics of war gases. Lecturer:Heutenant-Commander B.M. Douglas, R.N. (Ed):

Open to all members of the Public without charge.

The remaining lectures in this course are as under-

Lecture No. " Date and Time

5. Monday, 10th January,

1933, 5.30 pm.

6. Monday, 17th January,

1938, 5.30 p.m.

7. Monday, 24th January.

1938, 5.30 p.m. Monday, 7th February, 1938, 5.30 p.m.”.... Monday, 14th February,

1938, 5.30 p.m.

8.

VACANCY FOR ELECTRICAL

9.

ENGINEER

No. 37/37

Applications are invited from British, subjects for the post of Electrical Engineer

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HUGE FLYING BOAT

take An American firm of aircraft charge of the Electricity Deparmanufacturers, the Glenn. Marun ment of the British Municipal Company, are building a huge Council, Tientsin."

flying boat for the Russian Govern- ment.

The initial salary to be offere is Chinese Dollars 1,290.00 per mouth,, ($860 basic salary plus fifty › per cent, repatriation allowance.

Candidates must

It has been designed by Mr. Glenn Martin himself. He is a pioneer of aviation, and was one of the first to fly heavier-than-

air machines. He started his career as a motor mechanic, and shortly be eithe after the fight of the Wright

Subject

Individual protection againat gas.

Effects and characteristics of, and newsures for protection against,

ustard gaï. Protection of buildings against

Kals.

Demonstrations of a gas proof om, and of the work of n decontamination squad: General anti-gas precautions,

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MERRY-GO-ROUND OF 1938

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DETECTIVE IN COURT

London Omice: 53 Fleet Street Manslaughter Alleged

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中

Hong Kong, JANUARY 1, 1038.

MALAYAN REVIEW

A Malayan University.

Encouraging referènces to the possibility of Malay-one day having its own university were made at the "annual dinner of the Further evidence was given at King Edward VII College of Medicine, and it is evident that the pro- "the Kowloon Police Court at the -Ject gaining more "friends in high places. But it is also evident resumed hearing of the man- that the day when the College of Medicine and Raffles College 'will" alaughter charge against Chan

form the nucleus of a Malayan University is still well in the future." Chun a probationary detective, says the "Malaya Tribune. The question of finance remains the stationed at Shemshutpo Police great stumbling block. The Hon. Mr. A. B. Jordan said they all hoped Station when he appeared on re-

to see the College of Medicine forming an integral part of a univer- mand before Mr, K. M. A. Barnett sity, but he felt that there were certain changes which would have yesterday.

to take place in the constitution of, the college before that end could The charge was a sequel to an known universities and seats of learning in Europe and America, I be accomplished. "As I look round," he said, "on the various well- Inquest on a man, named · Chan Sun who died on August 31. It think of one degree-conferring university which is under the control cannot think of one which has not got its independence. I cannot will be recalled that Chan Sun of government. I suggest to you that as long as the College of Medi- died following an alleged assaultcine is run as a subsidiary"In some measure of the Medical Depart- which was stated to have taken ment, it will be difficult to make it a college in a real university of place at the Police Station during Singapore. The great bulk of the finances of the college, come from. the course of Investigations con- Government, and, as you know, he who pays the piper calls the tune. cerning the theft of a sewing ma- If we are to get what we desire, it seems to me that we must get more financial support from the public in Malaya who are anxious to see a university.". The Hon. Dr. Lim Han Hoe also emphasised the difficulties presented on the financial side, and drew attention to the fact that Hong Kong University had had to retrench for want of funds. He thought a university would come in time, but the establishment of sufficient funds was essential

chine."

tor, conducted the prosecution aa- Mr. John Whyatt, Crown Solici- sisted by Detective Inspector A. E Carey. Mr. C. A. 3 Russ was for the defence.

In the witness box yesterday, District Watchman 38, gave evid-

Spread Of British Culture

THE NEW YEAR

It is New Year's Day today In wishing you the best for the season we hope you will be grant- ed in a large measure the many things for which we all at the New Year so sanguinely wish..

What a wonderful sound has New Year! It is so laden with promise, so, fresh and Gntouched, like feasting our eyes

ence of the assault. He stated that on a virgin patelf of snow, un-received information from a clans. in the morning of August 31, he sullied and most wondrous in- man of his regarding the loss of sity must be entirely free from Government ald. Indeed we doubt We do not agree with Mr. Jordan's view that a successful univer- viting.1 has all the charm of a sewing machine belonging to a Turning over"a loaf in a book tallor named Chan Fat. residing populated country of Malaya. The Hong Kong University is very whether such a project would ever be practicable in the thinly full of interest excitement and

at No. 390. Castle Peak Road. much a Government, undertaking, being specially established for the fraught with possibilities ami

Together with Chan Fat and his spread of British culture in a Chinese environment, and just the same clansman and two other persons practical help and interest should be forthcoming from the financially great promise. We feel rather they went to the rear cubicle bf flourishing administrations of Malaya for the University of Singapore, like school-hoys starting a new Chan Fat's house where they At the same time, it is obvious that very considerable support will be term after a spell of holidays, located deceased. A man named needed from the public, and one has to admit that the present is not quite sure whether we want

Wong Lup., who was suspected of an inopportune time to appeal for such help. The Chinese com- to rush into the "terin, yet mag found. The party then took the for the relief of sufferers in China, and substantial gifts for a univer

the theft of the machine, was also munity in particular has been straining every nerve to send funds: nalised by the idea of beginning two to the Shamshuipo Police Sta-sity, following those already made for Raffies College and, in earlier afresh; all the old troubles, petty tion where witness sald "that he years, for the College of Medicine. cannot be expected until the misdemeanours and mistakes, for

saw both deceased and Wong Lap world has attained to happier conditions and peace is again estable- gotten with new exercise books, being assaulted by defendant dured in the Far East. pens and pencils, and stimulated ing the course of investigations. ambitions.

The case was then adjourned til January 5.

Last night alf of us in some way or another made our fare- well bow to the old year and shook hands heartily with the new.

Fickle crentures, we hu mans, an glad to meet the new

short in memory of the, Yet there must have been.

and Ho old.

But it -18

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SILVER "BEARS".

· RUSH TO COVER

London Market Shows Renewed Activity

their

COLONIAL SERVICE

PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS

The following promotions, trans. fers, and reappointments, in the Colonial Service are announced: - COLONIAL ADMINISTRATIVE

SERVICE

COLONIAL AGRICULTURAL

SERVICE

LOCAL ESTATES

Lam Hing, aliat Lam Chik Sang, shop assistant, late of No.' 17 Lan Fa Yuen Street. Honam, Canton, who died intestate on of about March 30. 1937, left local ́estate sworn under $1.000. Letters of ad- ministration have been to Lam. Sla Road, third: Abor. Ah Lin, widow. of No. 82 Lockhart

Local estate to the value of $800 was left by Tsang Kwan, alias Tan. Khoen, merchant, late of No, 31 Wing Lok Street, first door, who died on July 2. 1937. Probate of the will has been granted to Tsang Cheung Tat, porarily residing at No. 3r Wing

merchant,. tem

Lok Street, first floor.

A. Daunt (Senior Assistant Mag- ter), Second Master, Queen's Royal College, Trinidad.

Rev. C. S. Doorly. (Second Mas-

a great deal in 1937 which we shall all in our Recret *12 V

London. Dec. 30. cherish; past decde and many an Interpreting Mr. Henry Morgen-. incident: a few deeper memories thau's statement that the under- that can never be replaced, only standing with China relating to G. L. Ham (Under-Secretary, resuscitated on still nights, or as

the purchase of silver and the Straits Settlements), British Re- a bar of music or a whiff of Event

sale" of gold will continue until sident, Negri Sembilan January 7. as indicating that N. R. Jarrett (Officer of Class recalls them in living poignancy. there is now no possibility of IB, Malayan Civil Service), British "All this was in the flourish of Chinese stocks in London being Adviser. Trengganu: our hand as we bade 1997. far-flung on the maket, silver "bears". Enough talent to cast a half-

C. W. T. Johnson (Second Assis- Ho Mul Kwal, late of No. 1 Kal rushed to cover to-day.

tant Colonial Secretary), Assistant Tak Bund, who died on June 8, dozen big Broadway productions,

well.

Colonial Secretary, Fiji, with the accompanying music,

Sellers were very reserved and how 1938 1937 18 the "bears" were forced to pay up

1937 left local estate sworn under G. H. W. Kitson Specialty numbers, dance offerings, over and done with: the leaves to 181d. though business was only

(Assistant $166. Probate of the will and Superintendent of Police, Nyasa- codicils have been granted to Ng settings, costumes, etc, is offered shed from the trees are no longer amall. Later the market quietened

land). Assistant District Officer. Lai King. märried woman, of No. in the streamlined farce-musical- of any use though they return to. down, closing with buyers at 19d..

Somaliland. comedy, "Merry-Go-Round of 1038" i

22 Kennedy Road. R. Newton which begins

Though India has been biggest officer. Nigeria), Assistant District the soil for its nourishment. buyers, it is interesting to note Commissioner, Palestine,

(Assistant District its run at the Alhambra Theatre to-day.

is 1938 and we must look for that American "bears" have been Hollywood, Broadway and wayward, ever forward, for that is particularly keen to cover points were apparently diligently the Destiny of the human face. commitments.. combed for talent and "novelties Alice Brady and Louise Fazenda, Year the beauty and the hu- for this production. Mischa "Auer. Let us remember in this New enough comedy talent for three pictures, are in featured roles, inity of this world; that there the production. As if that were a great deal to compensate us not enough, Billy House, Jimmie in the difficulties that are bound Savo and Bert Lahr were imported to beset our ways. Let us in from Broadway--each of whom is clude in those shining hopes a stellar name in any man's show. which we are all making for the

Dave Apollon's orchestra, long noted as the best musical act on year 1938 a few thoughts for the the American stage, is in a fea-others around us; it is only by ture. And Harold Adamson and the unanimous pulling together way and Hollywood song writing own spheres, that there can ever Jimmie McHugh, famous Broad- of human beings, each in their team, composed music for the op- chestra renditions and for, the song

be any relief from the conditions dians, and by Joy. Hodges, another beauty of the world." numbers by the four male come that have been besmirching the Broadway favourite who has just It is Now Year's Day to-day. This period occupied mughly the arrived in the big town via the na- Let us go forth with bright and first half of Queen Victoria's smokes, and ational coast-to-coast" radio net-

Back" fame, is seen opposite Miss appointed missions to the best second half by a long series of

John King... of "Road | hopeful. 'bearts" to fulfil our

reign, and was followed in the Hodges in in the chief male of our ability during the year of romantic lead.

Legisintive reforms.

brothers be built and flew his own plane.

Pan-

Associate Members or Memic. of the Institution of Electrica

Ever since then he has been Engineers, and should

he designing and building aircraft, between 35 and 15 years of age, and is now the chief executive and Candidates must have had sourid designer of his own £1,000,000 technical "training in Electrical, company. Engineering, have held respon sible posts in Municipal or Coin pany's Electrical Undertaking supplying both Alternating Cur

ent and Direct Current, and must have good administrative and organising ability with com mercial experience,

The present. capacity of the Council's Power Station is 7,000 K.W.

The successful candidate will be on probation for a period of six months. A four years' con tract will be offered at the end of the probationary period if services. prove satisfactory.

constructed the famous

The Glenn Martin Company

American Airways China Clippers, which cross the Pacine on regular service to China from the United States. They are

building

DOW

hundreds of bombers for American and foreign Governments,

BACHELOR AND NON-SMOKER

Glenn Martin has passed fifty years of age. He is a small man with clear blue eyes. He neither

drinks nor bachelor.

The flying iner he building for the Russian Government has wing span of any aircraft in the wing span of 1571t., the longest

world.

It is larger than the Clipper and Empire flying boats used on the North Atlantic fights lastTM summer,

works.

· POSSESSION OF HEROIN

Kwan Cheuk, 36-year old unem- ployed tailor, was committed to stand his trial at the January

Criminal Sessione by Mr. R. 1-

Applications giving age, detalls and is so large that it had to be of education, whether married or assembled in the open air, for single, training and experience none of the factory buildings were

wards at the Central magistracy accompanied by copies of testi- big enough to house it,

yesterday on a charge of posses- monials should be addressed to It is powered by four 1100 h.p..

sion of 40,800 heroin pills. · · the undersigned so as to reach by day and 18 by night. It is ex-gated chatty and pils were be A drying-cupboard was on a motors, and will carry 40 passengers Tientsin not later than February pected to cruise at more than 170 ing dried at the time. 15, 1988

m.p.h.

By Order,

T. Y. CHEN,

Acting Secretary,

COUNCIL. ROOM;

TIENTSIN, CHINA, December 14, 1937.

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THREE COMPARTMENTS There are three passenger com- partments, and berths are fitted

for night travel. A well-equipped kitchen is also provided.

The Russian Government have bought the rights to build similar flying boats in Russia. They have more than 2200.000 for this boat

and for the production rights,

1938.

100 YEARS OF PROGRESS

to liquidate any stocks remaining now have plenty of time in which It is pointed out that China will

within her boundaries.

with

8. J. Saint (Assistant Director, of

lege. Trinidad.

Driver),

R. H. Edmondson

(Locomotive Locomotive Inspector, Nigerian Railway.

tor of Agriculture, Cyprus. Plant Pathologist, Kenya), Director), Principal, Queen's Royal Col-

J. McDonald, D.F.C. (Senior

Agriculture and Chemist), Direc- tor of Agriculture, Barbadus

COLONIAL LEGAL SERVICE L L Brace (Crown Counsel), Assistant Judge, Protectorate Court, Nigeria.

F. Flippance (Assistant Curator, Gardens Department, Straits Set- lemente), Superintendent, Botant- cat and Forestry Department,

The maret is somewhat mystifled regarding the extension of the American understanding 31. Some suggest the understand- Mexico and Canada until January ing has not been renewed till later as President Roosevelt intends to use it as a bargaining weapon. Others are of the opinion that the

velt's statement. United States government is tem porising pending President Roose-High Court), Administrator-Genri- G. M. Oliphant (Registrar of the

Reuter.

al. Northern Rhodesia.

COLONIAL MEDICAL SERVICE

E. C. Gilles, LRC.P., LR.CS. (Port Health Officer, Colombo), O. Hopkins, M.R.CS, L.ROF. Bacteriologist, Singapore), Patho Medical Oficer, Nigeria.

logist, Penang.

R. M. Cluer (Resident Magis-Hong Kong. trate, Jamaica), Crown Counsel Straits Settlements.

COLONIAL POLICE SERVICE

J. Ford (Sanitary Superinten- dent, Grade II). Sanitary Superin- tendant, Grade 1. Nigeria.

"

E., C. Hicks (European Master), Senior Educational Omer, Grade B. Malayan Educational Service.

New Works Engineer), Chief En

J. W. Lewis (Maintenance and

Malay Staten Railways gineer, Way and Works, Federated

∙F. W. Lovesey (Workshop Fore- man, Grade II, Stock Verifler, Nigerian Railway,

How well the foundations had been laid was shown in the third stage by the remarkably steep fall in the

C. G. New (Administrative Assistant, Grade II), Store-keeper, death-rates. Since the turn of Major A. Baunders, O.D.E. M.C.Nigerian Railway. the century the neral death-Inspector-General of Police, Nige- rate has declined by nearly one Police and Prisons Service.

ru). Inspector-General, Palestine

F. V. Macdonald, (Chief Engi- A. H. Dickinson (Senior Deputy neer), General Manager, Gold Malay States), Superintendent of Commissioner of Police, Federated Coast Railways. Police, Singapore.

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OTHER BRANCHES

AL. Simpkins (Superintending Engineer, Public Works Depart- ment), Director of Public Works, Cyprus.

In his annual report published half, while the infant mortality recently, the Chief Medical "rate" has fallen from over 150 to pertinently reviews, the, progress Officer of the Ministry of Health under 60... ̈ ̈

L. E. Steventon (Senior Traile J. P. Attenborough (Senior Assistant (Headquarters), Railway These figures are not quoted son, Palestine), Education Officer. Manager, Tanganyika Railways.

Inspector, Department of Educa Department, Nigeria), Traffic achieved in Britain's nations by the Chief Medical Officer, nor Aden. health

during the century will they be read by the public, K. P. Beaubrun. M.B. Ch. Stock Verifier, Nigerian Railway.

W. J. Stewart (Storekeeper), Seventeen Russian engineers are

separating the Curoustions of in any spirit of complacency Medical Officer of Health, Baution Officer, Grade B), Senior C.P.H. (Medical Officer, St. Lucia), K. P. 8. Walker (Benior Educa- now studying the new flying boat Queen Victoria and of King But they do demonstrate con- at Baltimore so that they will be George VI, The period is clusively the preposterousness of

Education. Omeer, Grade A Ma familler with its construction and marked by three distinct stages the Socialist pretence of the re-ter, Posts and Telegraph Depart

A. J. Borland (Junior Postmusayan Educational Service. design when the time comes to of development. First came the cent local elections that it was ment. Kenya), Colonial Postmas Public Works Department), Finan- build similar ones in Russia,

C. A Westbury (Chief Clerk, The Russians plan to convert stirring of the public conscience necessary for the electors to voleter. Aden these machines for military use in by the novels of Dickens, Dís, Socialist in order to keep their Bullock (late Nursing A. E. Wilson (Cashier, Treasury),

cial Assistant, Tanganyika. the Pacific and Black Seas. raeli, Kingsley and Mrs. Gaskell.. bobien alive.

Alster, Tanganyika), Nursing Bis- Accountant, Accountant-General's ter Gibraltar.

Department, Uganda,

Fernando, Trinidad