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PARAGON

MONDAY, JULY 12, 1926.

DAY BY DAY.

OF

To-day la the Mohamedan Now Year, the commencement of tho your Anno Hijra 1348.

of

CORRESPONDENCE.

To the Editor of the Hongkong Telegraph.]

FOR THE CHILDREN,

SHEKO-O MOTOR SMASH.

TWO INDIANS DIE FROM:

INJURIES.

Through striking the embank-

Sir-In view of the fact that on

ment 'while negotiating a bend on Increasing number of children are the Shek-O road on Saturday even- daily using part of the Racecourse ing, a motor-car was involved To-day is the Anniversary and football ground at Happy Val-in the Commemoration of the Rosley as a playground, may I suggest,

a serious smash, which resulted toration of the Republic of China. through the medium of your in the death of two Indians and columns, that the Government erect serious injuries to other occupants. Bight.assistant engineers are re- some sort of shelter for the little quired for the Public Works Deones and their amaha?

The car hit the embankment a In order partment of the Foderated Malay to save expense it occurs to me glancing blow with its radiator, and States.

that the Government could secure although the collision was not a the loan of a marquee from the serious one from the point of view Preventive officers of the Singa-military authorities which would of damage done to the car, it had port Monopolies Department found serve the purpose. This marquee. 2,000 taels of opium, valued $70,000, on board the Komanato Maru.

her debt to the United States and undertaking to pay all of it to- gethor with interest, but it is doubt-

IF WE HAD NO DEFECTO QURSELVES, ful whether she acted wisely. She WE SHOULD NOT TAKE SO MUCH lived up

to her name of Proud Al- | LEASURE IN NOTING THOSE blon but she weighted à millstone OTHERS-La Rochefoucarüd. of debt about her own and other nationa' necks. She had offered to wipe off all war debts, by which procedure she would have paid enormously, but, failing to secure agreement on that line, she acorned to owe and not pay. That was a fine gesture but it wasn't altogether reflective of deep thought. It is unfair to expect future generations of Europeans to be in the debt of Americans because America gave liberally of her material supplies to help fight the Central Powers in a common conflict. France might, with the principle of the thing to warrant her, capitalise her glorious dead at so much per head and count the cost as part of her contribu- tion to be adjusted. And Britain,. 16-17, Connaught Road Central. although, creditor, recognises the

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

The family of the late, Mr. Bel- trao Lucas Carvalho, desire to convey their thanks to all their relatives and friends for their at- tendance at the funeral and for the floral tributes sent.

Hongkong, 12 July, 1926.

value of the argument. American opinion is slow to form on an issue like this, but time will, we believe, bring the inevitable realisation that America's contribution to the common cause, and one which she should bear herself, was just as much her munitions as it was her soldiers, The stronger, grouter and richer nations had, naturally, a bigger share of the burden than the weaker.

A meeting of the Sanitary be held to-morrow Board will afternoon. Among the items on the agenda are the report of Com mitteu on "Village Sanitation.".

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Mr. 0. G. Anderson has been appointed branch manager of tho Fire Department of the Assurance Franco-Asiatique, L'Urbaine Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.. as from this

date.

Mr. G. W. Grey, F.S.I., chartered architect, is now in charge of the architectural department of the Hongkong Realty and Trust Co., Ltd. He succeeds Mr. W. D. Good- fellow, whose services terminated on June 30the

could be erected by the custodian the effect of chasing it to skid. on of the ground and his staff on a to the roadway and turn ovor on its vacant plot immediately in front side. The driver and passengers of the custodian's matshed every morning and taken down at night.were thrown out, one of the latter

His Excellency the Governor has having his head fractured. He. doubtless noticed the large number died very shortly after admission of children in this neighbourhood whilst out riding, ao. I am hopeful

to hospital. that he will lend a sympathetic car to this small request.

Kowloon seems to get everything she howls for; why not us?-Yours, etc.,

A. VALLEYITE. Hongkong, July 10th, 1920.

GALLARZA HOME,

The scene which met the sight of motorists returning from the golf- house at Shek-O was described as being a shambles. They gave what assistance they could to the injured, who were later taken to the Govern ment Civil Hospital.

It has since been learned that the car which belongs to Mr. Lam Wing-yam, was being taken out for a test preparatory to its transfor- ence to a new owner. Ojägar Singh, a well-known Indian, was the ROYAL WELCOME IN

prospective purchaser and he had MADRID.

with him six other Indians, in ad- dition to the driver, who A pretty wedding was solemniz-

was also Barcelona, Spain, July 5—Capt. ¦ nn Indíng. ed at the Presbyterian Church,

Gallara and his mechanic, Penang, the Rev. Whitehor Arosameno, who made the flight the man who died in hospital short- It has also been established that ociating, when Mr. Daniel Will, from Madrid to Manila, received ly after his admission was Ojagar Asst. District Officer, Butterworth,

a royal welcome to-day when they Singh. A second victim died this We note with satisfaction' the and Miss Helen Livingstone, only arrived on: the steamer Legazpi. morning in the person of. Sundar | FRANCE & WAR DEBTS. scheme which is to be inaugurat- daughter of Mr and Mrs. A. D.Thousands of people gathered Singh, a watchman. The six other ed at Castle Peak to provide better Livingstone were the principals. around the Columbus statue and cecupants were more or less seri- cheered the aviators. Captain Eeously injured, and some are still tevez and his mechanic who start-

The Telegraph

MONDAY, JULY 13, 1926.

By reason of the fact that it is

between the

Popularising Castle Peak.

A Cantonese, charged in Singa pure with robbing a woman of her ed on the flight from Madrid with being detailed in Hospital. hair ornants and earrings in Captains Gallarza and Loriga, but Да

It is understood that an enquiry

accommodation than at present exists for visitors to that popular having such an important bearing seaside resort who do not happen on the French frane problem, the will have been observed from re-

to own a bathing matshed. question of settling the war debts porta published on Saturday, it is Allies is one which intended to convert a residence lakes on an urgency which, other there into a modern cafeteria, the customers of which will also be wise, would not belong to itable to secure the use of bathing French finances have been getting huts and everything else necessary. more and more demoralised of late, for an afternoon's enjoy pals not so much because of the failure at Repulse Bay, so at Castle Peak, the jors of sca bathing -to-balance the internal budget as have hitherto been largely confin

ed to those owning matsheds, and one of the chief drawbacks to those not so situated has been the absence of sheltered spots where picnics could be held. All these and other difficulties should be

overcome when the new scheme is

the street.. after rubbing pepper who were forced down in the will be held in due course into the in her face, came before Mr. David Syrain desert, were among those circumstances of the mishap.

He was greeting Gallarza. in the District Court. sentenced to twelve months' im- priorment and twelve strokes of the raitan.

FAST FLYING.

LONG-DISTANCE AVERAGE.

Rugby, July 11.

The mayor, the governor of the province, the Spanish-Philippine and Spanish-American commis- sions boarded the Legaspi and The current issue of the F.M.S. gave a formal welcome to the Gazette notifies that the Hon'ble aviators, who were honored at"a Mr. F. Stoner, C.M.C., British great banquet to-night. Isaura Resident, Selangor, has been ap-Gabaldon, Philippine resident pointed British Resident, Perak; commissioner at Washington, who the Hon'ble Mr. H. W. Thompson is now in Madrid, wired Captain Cup, Squadron Leader Jones, who to be, British Resident, Selangor, Gallarza greetings and expressed came in third, won the special and Mr. A. F. Worthington, Bri- the hope he would be able to see prize for the fastest time in the tish Adviser, Kelantan, to be Bri-jand welcome him in the name of race, with average speed

151.92 miles. British Wirclesa. fish Resident, Pahang.

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A European was thrown out of ariesha at the junction of Pedder

Saturday morning when motor

car ran to the

rear of the

vehicle in which he was riding The riesha puller was pinned undor neath the vehicle and sent to hospital. The passenger escaped

jury.

the Philippines,

In the Air race for the King's

The Very Idea!

failure to provide for those extra- national payments which the United States and Great Britain are ex pecting. On paper, at any rate, debt settlement agreements have been arrived at by France and her in operation, with the result that * big war-time creditors, but she increasing numbers will no doubt | Stroct and Des Voeux Rond ôn has not yet paid any money. The visit this beautiful spot. In some British Chancellor of the Exche-rospects, Castle Peak is far to be preferred to Repulse Bay, especial quer, Mr. Winston Churchill, ly in the condition of the beach, declared in the House of Commons which is one of the best stretches the other day that he was quite of sand in the Colony. It has long been popular with Kowloon folk sure that France would pay Britair and should become even more 'so' the £4,000,000 she had promised when the Cafeteria is started. for this year, but Mr. Churchill We have no doubt that the time must have much more information will eventually come when Castle Peak will have its own hotel and than the public to justify such a may be numbers of residences will belief. The frans has tumbled spring up for those who seek some down from one new low record to convenient and healthy spot at the Macao amateurs. The group of eyes, and a mouth can be used who

which to spend week-ends" But that, is looking ahead. In the meantime, the scheme now ander contemplation should prove a great boon and there should be every reason for thinking that the enterprise, will prove a big success.

another, the political crisis which have led to this all having their roots in the inability of politicians to get enough support for legisla- tion which would provide the money necded to revive the confidence of the outside rations. The people of"]" France are not falling over each other in an enthusiastic desire to remedy that position, because they feel that the money which they are asked to pay to America and Britain is money which should not be asked of them. On Saturday, there was a monster parade in

STOLEN SCISSORS.

APPRENTICE TO BE CANED.

A young apprentice, of the Nam Wah knitting factory, appeared be fore Mr. J. H. B. Nihill at the Kow- loon Magistracy this morning on a charge of larceny of four pairs of scissora, the property of the fac-

tory.

of

The "Grupo Senico e Musical"

Consider your face, and the to turn over a new leaf he is of Macao will, on the 17th and things folk can trace through e lled a Reformer. John Wyclif 19th inst, give two performances expression you show day by day, was a Reformer. in the hall "Luiz Camoes" of the Let's all turn thumbs down on th Club Lusitano, which has been ones who just frown. No sense ducing foods-Answer: Cayenne Question: What are warmth-pro- kindly tent by the Committee to in its being that way.

paper and Jamaica ginger. Why not realise that a couple Question: If the Premier die

would officiate? Answer:

consists of thirty-six ladies and gentlemen at Macao, who have to spread cheer? By hook, or by The undertaker. for some tinte been rehearsing a crook, you can put on the look that Men are what women marry. musical play under the able con- will make people, glad you are Herrings go about the pen in ductorship of the well-known here. veteran journalist of Macao, Mr. Constancio J. da Silva.

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shawls,

They played upon the tennis court.

Their hearts were in whirl.

The game wound up a love match and

The fellow wed, the girl.

A scowl's out of joint, and by straining à point, any person can switch to a grin. If you're not of A Chinese jazz-drummer from that sort, come on, be a sport

Wanchal restaurant was! Right now's a good time to begin. assaulted in Arsenal Street' at Let eyes twinkle bright, There about 11.30 p.m. on Saturday night you are, now that's right. Say, by four men posing as detectives. isn't it easy to do? The fellow After the assault the victim was worth while is the man who can asked by eye-witnesses the reason smile, and let cheerful sunshine of the attack, but he could give

A budget machine has been through. seen

patented in New York by. a. Mrs. none. The men searched him, butj

"Annie Peaks Kenny which automa stole nothing. He said one of the

Visitor to the district (who has tically tells the family with a fokis of the Soldiers and Sailors missed his way) Home was told by the game gang ine, my good man, If I shall pass for various items. One merely "Can you tell Axed income what should be spent he would be searched, but when he the Red Lion Inn along this road?" fixes the dial at the yearly income

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asked them to produce their The Village Toper: "Oi wouldn't and a button does the rest. Much

"badge" they made off.

down

for

the

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MORE HOWLERS.

income för. food, one-tenth for clothes.

Paris of 15,000 war cripples against. the terms of the draft settlement The facts of the case, according with America, and yet America has to Sub-Inspector Dorrington, were

like to be saying wat a gentle has been said about budgets, but prided itself of having been a clothing in a pawnshop on Satur. that whilst pledging an article of

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man lolke ye would be doin'; but their making has heretofore been. generous and liberal creditor. The day a female employee of the Nam hearing in the Supreme Court at Oi'm parfect sartin' Oi shouldn't too involved for the average home-muker's mentality. One people of France' do not see why Wah knitting factory saw the de- Penang this week is the divorce

week's wage for rent or payment. they, who have already made tre-fendant enter the shop and offer the suit in which the petitioner is Paul

scissors to the pawnbroker. A Domingo of Singapore, and Hydrogen may be obtained by that amount for heat, light, lain- on homo says the machine; hall mendous sacrifices of blood and price not being agreed to between respondent Geraida Eulalie, who is applying a lighted taper to a jar dry, telephone, ice; one-fifth of wealth, should be called upon to the two parties, the 'boy left to go alleged to have left him some years inverted over water. pay back to their Allies the elsewhere. The woman, suspect-ago and to have lived with another

A circle is a curved line which monetary value of the war muni-ing the apprentice, followed him Filipino Government servant in a has no beginning or ending.

Both pati- and offered to purchase the scis, respectable position. tions with which those Allies were sors for $1. To this the boy agreed toner and co-respondent are noted before it is swallowed, and thus By eating slowly, food is digest-

First Traveller:"Does the train able to assist Franco during the and handed the scissors to the only of the same nationality but enriches the blood, which goes atop here long enough to let you

get something talent?? the manager and the defendant was The respondent was a daughter of then arrested.

Things which are impossible aro the late Mr. E. A. B. Jeremiah, equal to one another.

long enough to let you pay what managing clerk to Messrs. Logan and Ross of Penang, who

A right angle is a figure all of you order.” died whose corners are triangles, but while, the marriage between pati-its sires are not equal tioner and respondent was being prepared.

harrassed days of the grim fight. woman, who reported the matter to were staunch friends formerly, down one leg and up the other. Second Traveller: No; just

That there is logic and reason in their attitude is admitted by the more liberal-minded. American publicists. Britain made a magni- ficient post-war gesture by funding

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The defendant denied the charge and even denied that he ever went to the pawnshop.

The defendant was ordered to receive ten strokes of the cane.

He was the first follow, who ̈ When a drunken man sees what ever asked her for a kigs. All the In fool he has been and is going others had more nerve.