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WOMEN GUARDIANS

MEET..

CHAIN OF STEEL MASTS.

ELECTRICITY SCHEME":

A DUEL TO THE LAST WORD.

"Sit down and behave yourself. You are a nuisance," said Mrs. Drapper, chairman of Greenwich Board of Guardians, at a 'recent necting, to Mra.. Cunis, a member. "You are a nuisance and a dis- grace to the Board. I shall do as I like," retorted Mrs. Curia.

wished.

The chairman objected to what she called "a libellous statement," and asked Mrs. Cunis to withdraw. Mrs. Cunis: "It was not libell-

It is true.'

PROGRESS.

LONDON SUPER STATION.

London, Sept. 9.

Great Britain is about to see a beginning made with the construc- tion of the greatest public utility service which has been conceived

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

CHINESE EASTERN

RAILWAY.

INTEREST ON DEPOSIT BY CHINESE.

Harbin, Sept. 30.

At a meeting of the board of directors of the Chinese Eastern Railway yesterday, the Chinese

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1927.

BROADCASTING A

HYGIENE AND THE POOR

· PICTURE.

A NEW SPIRIT OF WELCOMING.

WORK OF THE N.S.P.C.C.

RECEIVER SHOWS THEM IN THREE MINUTES.

"Vienna, Sept. 8.

4

Captain Otho Fulton, the Bri- tish scientist who has perfected here his Fultograph, an invention This year's annual report of for the transmission and broad- directors asserted that the interest the "National Society for Preven-casting of pictures, handwriting, on Tls. 5,000,000, which the Chinese Government deposited intion of Cruelty to Children has print, finger-prints, and photo- the Russo-Asiatic Bank at the time it one or two points which have graphs, informed me to-day that of the conclusion of the Treaty considerable and general in- he had achieved results of which Mrs. Drapper had moved the ap- so far in the present century concerning the construction and terpat to anyone who watches the he had not dared to dream. He

odd revolutions which are pecurs | said: pointment of Mr. Albert Smith as the standardisation, inter-connec-management

of the Chinese ring almost, in silence in English general relieving officer, and Mrs. tion, and development of the elec-Eastern Railway in 1896, should life. Perhaps first in importance to cancel because the Fultograph All my old patents I have had Cunis, opposing the motion, tricity supply of the country. be included in the estimate of the comes a claim that there has been alleged that the chairman deli-It is only eight months since Railway, whereas tho Russian berately waited at the last meeting parliamentary authority was given directors maintained that the mat-mind of working people with re-manufacture here in Australia. P definite change in the habit of supersedes them. I have started until only those guardians were for the vast undertaking, but alter be solved through negotiationsgard to medical supervision, to the The first flity receiving sets for present who would vote as she rendy schemes for the provision of between the government author aystem of clinide to hygienic pictures will be ready in October

a cheap and abundant supply of ties of the two countries. electricity for two areas Scot-.

theory itself. In an interview for radio broadcasting subscrib land and London and the Home The meetings lasted more than with the Observer, Mr. W. J.Elliot, era, and the. Ravag the Vienna Counties-have

been evolved.three hours and adjourned with the Director of the Society, put it broadcasting company, will send forward as his view that within three pictures nightly during the A third-for the Midland counties out-reaching any decision.

the last five years a half-express-winter-a current event, a sport will have been planned by the end of the year, and within six

According to the Treaty, the ed hostility has changed to some picture, and a fashion plate or

children's joke picture. months plans will be ready for Ts. 6,000,000 referred to was to thing very like the opposite.

The Society is in a unique pusi- have been refunded by the Chin-

Any subscriber can buy a re- andese Eastern Railway, to the Chin-tion for observing this change.ceiver, of which the price will be ese Governinent upon the inauguIt has happened during these five in Australia about £16 at first, and ration of the Railway. But this years that the Society's inspector substitute it when required for money has remained unccfunded has been called in whenever there his loud-speaker, watching the la a question of parental refusal pictures develop in three minutes for 30 years, and now amounts 10 Tls. 15,000,000 Including interest. to allow the recommendation of apiece. I am manufacturing also 12

This issue, between the Russian the district and Chinese directors of the Rail-doctor-whether it concerns teeth, in London, Paris, and New York. 13 way is attracting public attention, eyes, throat, nose, or whatever it may be to be carried out. The mejority of people have always obeyed, perhaps with a mute pro- test; but there has been minority of militant protestants, That minority has as good as

ous.

She was again asked to with draw, but said, "I shall do nothing

of the sort."

The chairman: *Then I must take it whence it comes. You" cannot prove that members of this Board are dishonourable."

Mrs. Cunis: "You are not hon- ourable. You are most dishonour- sble."

Mr. Smith was appointed by 15 votes to 3.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

A SPECIAL ATTRACTION. "The Love of Sunya" which is now the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre is an outstanding picture, worthy of the many high compliments paid it in advance. The theme is unusual and of more than ordinary interest, for, by the

of candi ct were taken has been cleverly exploited.

dealing with

Lancashire,

Yorkshire, Cumberland.

South-West England. South Wales.

North-East England. Work will soon be started on the Scottish scheme.

So rapid has been the prepara- tion of the various schemes that there ia every likelihood that a year hence by which timo the Scottish undertaking should be well on the way to completion- evidence of the unification and co-ordination of the electricity supply will be visible in every part of the country except the High- lands of Scotland and the extreme south-west of England.

Although the scheme. prepared

Finest Ever Built.

SHANGHAI GUNMEN.

HAD TO KILL SOMEBODY.. vanished.

A small Chinese boy with sharp ears overheard seven Chinese gur.

nurse, the school

Home Problems.

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Glossy Paint. Part of a printing press. My present machines take a 16 Vibration. standard size of 4%in. by 91⁄2in, 16 Wither. and if the picture or document is 17 Ditch. larger it is divided up. Broad-10 Boiled in a slow manner, casting of pictures is automatic, 22 Relative pronoun.

21 Tardy. and the instant my machine stops 24 Farewell. working all the receivers stop. 26 Quarrels. Anyone with a two-valve set can 29 Intent.

use the receiver.

81 Metallic vein. 32 Extinct bird. 33 Persons decease. 34. Gnawed.

38

Frame for an unruly horse. Interior.

40 Exert power.

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110 Shred.

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18 Ball of thread.

20 Messunge.

22 Vestment,

23 Made of wheat,

24 On a level with the ground.

26 Part of the Empire.

27 Belonging to a city.

28 Greek demi-god.

30 Expresses negation.

34 Exploit.

25 Dismal,

$7 Weapon.

39 Number.

41 Applaud.

43 Fat.

44 Sagacious.

45. Metal,

46 Ancient stringed instrument.

47 Fabulous monster.

49 Eager.

50 Moral falling.

51 Advise

Tasterday's Puzzle.

42 Correlative to neither.

STEAMER TRAGEDY.

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A spilling.

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Rodent quadruped.

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Long live,

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There have been five English

TIGON

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monarchs of this name,

66 Sonsoned.

In the winter I shall deliver Already in the poorer districts men plotting to kill Tsang Sung-the Society's inspector "has be- lectures before two or more learn- by the Electricity Commissioners kyen, foreman of a cotton mill at come an institution;" he has come ed societies, with demonstrations, 8

in London. for London and the south-west 78, Ward Road, Shanghai. Tsang to be regarded as a friend and a aid of "crystal gazing" one is given of England will not be available;ives off Ward Road in Chinese ter- counsellor. "In all ranks

society," Mr. Elliot said, "there are much entertaining incident which to the central board for execution

ritory.

the neglectful husbands. Perhaps never really happens. The fas-until about the end of the month;

Having nothing better to do the it is inevitable. But the point to cination of knowing beforehand

boy repaired to the home of Tsang remember is that when the wife of what would happen if a certain line it is possible to indicate its, prin-

elpal features.

and warned him that the gunmea working man is neglected by were on their way to his home to her husband she has nothing left. THREE MEN PERISH AT OBAN. The young lady who has to chose

She has no money to live a life of

London, Sept. 7. At present London is served murder him." between duty, ambition, wealth and

her own. And,

Captain McArthur and two .67 Engle. love not only goes through critical from 70 power stations: 40 of

Tsang, be it known, is a cau-

becomes neglectful. Sometimes atewards, who became mprisoned 5g Balli will be dispensed with.

Ile stontly experiences herself, but sees in the these

she neglects, to have a washing- crystal the varied experiences that Later the number will be reduced fious, discreet man.

A man's

when the excursion steamer, would befall her if she chose any to 10, which, it is understood, maintains that discretion is the day. When that point is reached in their cabins, were incinerated 50 Valley.

it is time for the inspector to re-renadier, was destroyed by fire path but that of love. The telling will supply not only London but better; part, of valour

home, according to ancient and mind her that she is still a member between Peter-

modern luw. is his castle. That is of the story has been wrought with the whole area Peat skill and Miss Gloria Swanborough and Southampton.

responsibilities. son, who plays the leading role, London will have underground all very well, Tsang agrees, but of a community and has certain achieves a triumph of acting. She mains, but it will be surrounded when armed men with murder in was never better than she is as by a ring of towers, carrying off their hearts are advancing upon Sunya-distraught with the diff current at 182,000 volts, compared that caste, is it not well to do culties of choice. Of course, love with the..presont maximum of something about it?

Tsang did that very thing. wins in the end, but the conven- 66,000 volts. New transforming

therefore, she,

land) at about 1:30 this morning, close to the pier at Oban (Seal-

Doroth

Gusto

2 Took effect.

3 Uncommon. 4 An sugary:

"It is the same thing whether

The crew of 20 were asleep, on it is teeth or the washing that is calm, dark night, when sudden Greek letter.... neglected. The inspector fulfils ly the vessel burst into flaines. a nocessery function; he is there The explosion of a rocket starting- to give help and advice in a kindly

tionality of the ending does not stations will have to be built Na, he did not arm himself, for spirit. Sometimes I think that aroused the town, and towns-

mar what is a really fine film.

There is a strong cast in sup- port of the star, and the Slainy and settings are excellent.

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V.R.C. SPORTS. YESTERDAY'S CHAMPIONSHIP

EVENTS.

throughout the south-east coun-

ties to deal with this voltage. The expenditure on masts, lines, and transformers will be fully £7,000,000.

Though London will have ten capital stations, the bulk of the supply will be provided by three stations the present one at Bark ing E., and two new stations, one at Chiswick, W., and the other at Battersea, S.W.

The entries for the Championship events held under the auspices of the V.R.C. yesterday were very dis- The station at Chiswick will be ever built. appointing, one race having to be the best of the kind cancelled on account. of there being The site selected is Duke's Mea- na entries, while in another only one dows, and the 45 acres available competitor turned up.

The main event was the 440 yards will be large enough for a station Championship, for which D. Lyon, of at least 325,000 kilowatts in J. S. Lyon and Bymdr. Norris quali-stalled capacity and will provide Bed to swim in the final. As was space for the storage of about expected, the elder of the two Lyons 130,000 hous of coal, or more than came home an easy wimmer, with his two months' supply under fall-

D. Lyon maintained a lend from load working conditions. the start, although for the first two lengths the difference was very slight, At the sixth length he had gained When the great projects in hand are carried out the countryside about ten yards on his brother, who

brother secund.

Latticed Musts.

in turn had a similar lead over Nor-will be linked up by a chain of

pier A terrifying sight confront- tify his home and bravely defy the the trouble throughout our civi people and visitors rushed to the ganmen. Net Mr. Tsang, Flisation if it can be called civi-ed them. The ship was a blazing

from it. Mr. Tsang decided to fool the gunmen. He would ab- sent himself from his home and when the gunmen evrived they would not find him and therefore could not remove him from this mundane зphere.

Tsang, stood not on the order of his going but went at once. It may be truthfully added that ne left his wife at home to face the would be murderers. Tsang went fast and far

In due time the gunmen, guns and all, arrived,

They, forced their way into the home and demanded Mr. Tsang. Mrs. Tsang informed them that her husband was not there. He had fooled them and gone away.

The gunmen ware stumped, but They had visited not for long. Tsang's home for the express pur- pose of separating his spirit from

mass..

6 Night birds.

7 New.

8 Plan.

9 Afresh.

lisation-is that there are so few neople capable of taking the helm,

Heroic attempts were made to CITY HALL. family or a more pretentious rescue the victims, but the port- capable of controlling either a

tor becomes a court of appeal, escape. organisation; and thus the inspec-holes were too small for their the qualified person who can step in when others fail."

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But the Society holds that it is the inalienable right of every man to bring up his family according Since Tsung was gone it would to his own ideals. From the be- ginning the Society has set its

Captain McArthur, a septua genarian, who had recently retir- "The Englishman's House-" For all that, in the view of the ed from his position, was taking Society, the Englishman's house is a "busman's holiday aboard, R. B. SALISBURY'S still his castle. "Continually," advising the new skipper, Captain Mr. Elliot said, "we are fighting McLean, who was also believed against the philosophy of the old to have perished until he scram- maid"-interference for interfer-bled on to the deck, through the ence sake. "Like the mother-in-flames, and leapt into the water. law complex like the, complexes However, he was severely burned.. A deckhand. David Green, who best music-hall jokes, there is com- that are at the bottom of all the plex--I have it myself about escaped uninjured, realised the charitable societies: a feeling that others danger. He battered in

in the forecastle. Green they are affairs for old gentlemen the bulkhoad and roused the crew with elastic-sided boots!"

then overcome by fumes, but was rescued and taken to hospital.

were injured Seventeen men before they were rescued, having been trapped by the flames."

ris. After increasing the lead to one latticed-steel tower masts, 16ft his body, length, D. Lyon finished the 440 yards square at the base and about 80ft.

in 5 mins. 51. 2/5 seconds, being two high, carrying the main high-ten-be well to murder someone else. face against any tendencies to- and two-fifths seconds faster than the sien lines from selected capital Anyone would do. Accordingly wards institionalism," against record time.

In the Breast Stroke H. F. Reme-power stations.

dion was the only competitor who turned up, and he was given a "swim

over,"

The

Team race was cancelled on ae- count of there being no entries.

was

Preliminary returns shows that

Surveys are now being made for they searched the house and found any attempt, whatever the pretext, at this years' census the popula- Yui Tsau, 31 year-old school tea- to take children away from their tion of Cairo was 1,059,000, and the placing of these towers-one

Yui ex-own homes. The inspector is that of Alexandria 570,000. will be raised every quarter of a cher, on the premises. mile-in positions which will give plained that he lived in the home. there a the reminder of every- The explanation meant nothing one's responsibility towards the the shortest and most direct sup The full results yesterday were:

ply routes through the country. to the gunmen. They dragged himnation as a whole.

Alongside this change in the brutality towards children has de- 110 Yards Championship-1, D. Lyon; 2, J. S. Lyon; 3, Bomdr. Nor-Tests are to be made of the type outside and shot him to death. ris.. Time: mins. 61. 2/5 secs., 6of towers it is proposed to adopt Chinese police are investigating. habit of mind towards public con-creased with the decrease of hard Inins. 15 secs, and 6 mins. 33. 3/6 sees, to ensure that the system of In the meantime the éàutious Mr.cern in matters of health there is drinking. "It may be the cinema, alive and well-a change in the drink question.it may be the price of beer, it may 100 Yards Breast Stroke-1, H. F.overhead lines will not constitute Tsang is

Shanghai Times.

Whether post hoc or propter hoc, he a dozen things," Mr. Elliot said. Remedios. Time: 91 secs.

a danger to the public,

cokoom

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