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THE HONGKONG - TELEGRAPH.

TOTAL

DRY FIRE EXTINGUISHER

123D

TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1928.

DAY BY DAY.

“HONGS & HOMES.”

THE DAYS ARE NOT MERE REPETI AN ATTRACTIVE SHANGHAI' TIONS OF THEMSELVES; TO-MORROW WILL HAVE ANOTHER MEANING, Dr. T. T. Munger..

DIRECTORY.

The Very Idea!

Whereupon the Englishman, not to be outdone, told a tale of a longo awim from Liverpool to Boston,

mercial contact between the bo easily two places imagined. When Mr. Vaughan Fowler gave his recent address.

An American was narrating to an In Hongkong on commercial post-

"Honge and Homes", is the Englishman how, on one occasion birtles in the East, he was able to show the tremendous saving in Amongst the passengers who left happy designation of the Shang- he caught 999 anipe. Asked why.

section of

ho did not make it the thousand Rosenstock's time which would result from a by the 8.8. President Jefferson were hai

Bishop and Mrs. C. B. Mitchell, Directory of China, which has the Yank said, "No, no, I will not series of services linking up the Llout. Col. A. D. Radclife and Mr. made its appearance this year in tell a lie for one snipe.

a new and much more attractive main business centres of the Ori-C. H. Benson.

form. It is a completo directory ent, elting, as one case in point,

The silk forwarded from Hong-of the Northern settlement, and, that Hankow could be reached kong by the Empress of Canada selling at the remarkably low from Hongkong in seven hours at on 15th February, arrived in New figura of $5, is wonderful value.

Besides full lists of business rates of travel cheaper than by York (St. John's Park) on any existing means of transport. March, having been 22 days in firms, employees and residents,

transit.

there is a wealth of information In the case of Ilongkong and Can-

botokening, the utmost care ton, of course, the question of cost is not a big factor the rapid means of communication is the principal attraction. The flights could be easily accomplished, without risk, and, even apart from

8th

'and

"Did you see this man?" In- quired the American..

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"Yes, I did. Our boat passed him a mile out from Boston Harbour." "Wal, I am glad you saw him, because you are a witness. I was A rald was carried out yester-pains on the part of the publish that man," said the American. day afternoon by Detective Ser-ers to give in one volume a com geant Wheelan on an unlawful prehensive survey of all that one At Clerkenwell County Court the society at No. 7, Cross Street. A needs to know of Shanghai's bust-Judge upheld a bachelor's right to

dismissed an ap quantity of papers were seized by nogs, social and sporting life. be untidy, and the police, who also arrested two Then there are street plans of all plication for possession of his

the main districts, with maps of rooms,

I am a bachelor on my own- tram and bus servicos; a street

a buchelor gay and Tree;. On enquiry from the local directory; ladies' and motoring

And if neighbouring. folks lights would no doubt make a agents this morning, it was learn sections; sport and recreation ip-

aay the chimney smokes, ed that the s.. Hot Cheong is still formation, with plans of theatres; considerable appeal.

at Canton and will probably ara travel section, replete with In the past, the troubled polirive here to-morrow, No further railway and steamer fares, etc.. tical state of Canton has render-nows has been received regarding and other features of equal

the piracy and the kidnapping of value." eight members of the crew.

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Hongkong Telegraph.

TUESDAY. MARCH 13, 1928.

HONGKONG-CANTON. AVIATION.

men and ong woman..

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We have also received a copy of the Hongkong and Canton Bec- tion of Rosenstock's Directory, which, like the volume mentioned above, is admirably arranged.

ed the establishment of aerial in

What we like about the publica- tercourse between that city, and

tion is the admirable manner in A Chinese married woman, Hongkong impossible, whilst even at this end the facilities have not twenty-six years of age, of No. 72 which its contenta have been ar Stanton Street, was found hanging ranged and set out, thus making been available. Now, however, over the bunk of her cubicle the Directory extremely easy of afternoon. The body reference. All concerned in Ite with Kwangtung settling down to yesterday

was cat down and removed to the publication are to be commended

on their work. peace and order, and Hongkong Public Mortuary. According to in passession of an aerodrome the police, it is belleved to be a which is to be 'developed on com case of suicide, pirchensive lines, there is no ob- stacle in the way of inaugurating much-needed services. All that demonstra- is now required. Is a tion of enterprise by the forma- tion of a well-organised company, for which support ought to readily fortheoming. We there fore trust that the suggestion thrown out by H. E. the Governor

Police Officers and their wives will bear fruit, and that commer-departing from the Colony on leave

be

A dinner will be given by the Committee and members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, head of the local office of Messrs. Jardine Matheson and Co., in view of his forthcoming departure from the Colony. The function will be held on Wednesday, March 21, at

WHAT IS A SCHOOL MASTER?

I tell them it's just like me.

I can wipe my boots on the best armchair if I feel that way inclined,

And my shaving mug on the

Persini rog...

Makes nobody feel unkind.

I can boil my egg in a biscuit tin

in the style of the simple life,

And flick my fag in the

laundry bag

(Which

would. ruffle wwedtest, wife).

the

I'm a harmless soul if I'm left alone, and as blithe as the brightest scout, And the whole world sees (and

a Judge agrees) That nothing can put me out.

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the Chinese Merchants Club in IS HE PUBLIC OFFICER UNDER by a man who said he had been China Building.

ORDINANCE?

An extraordinary case of fraud is reported from Koritna, near Ungvar (North-Eastern Hungary), A lonely old woman was visited

killed in the war, like her son, and that both "were in Paradise," but" that he had taken "short leave from An interesting logal point was the other world" in order to sea his eial aviation between this Colony by the 8.8. Kashmir on Satur-discussed before Mr. W. Schofield relatives.

He added that he could obtain and Canton will soon be initiated, day next includo Sub-Inspector at the Kowloon Magistracy this

E. A. Vincent (finger-print de-morning, when three Chinese ap- "short leave" for the old woman's to the mutual benefit of both partment) and family, Mrs. L. H. peared on a charge of unlawfully son if "travelling expenses" of £ In his speech to members of centres.

V. Booth, wife of Mr. L. H. V. trespassing on land being vasted were paid him. the Canton General Chamber of

Booth, A.S.P., Mrs. K. W. Andrew, in or under the control of the Rev. wife of Sub-Inspector Andrew and W. T. Featherstone, to wit, the Commerce on Saturday night, Sir.

family, and Traille Sergeant F. J. Diocesan Boys' School. Cecil Clementi'came to grips with

Clarke, (No. 7 Station).

After consulting the section of the practical issues when he out-

Ordinance his Worship said it re- Forthcoming weddinga announc-ferred to every officer invested lined the three essential factors

with or performing duties of a ed include that of Capt. W. Lums-

King Amanullah's Visit, British hospitality is a byword

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Scotsman accused of drunkenness at the Thames Court: Aman I met made aspersions on Scotland, and said, "She ought to have the surcharge put on her."

Willesden wife: My husband

to commercial prosperity in South when a notable personage visits the China. These he gave as securi-shores of "pur-tight little island," den, of the s. Siuyang, to Mispublic nature, whether undor the should be put under restraint. Ho and the King and Queen of Afg-J. McKelvie. Dundee, Scotland, immediate control of the Governor

or not.

Sub Inspector Dick replied that the charge was brought under the

ty, communications, and reason-

8.9. Morea; Mr. H. H. dos Reme- hanistan will find op their official en route to Hongkong on board the able taxation, Named in thoir

State Visit commencing to-day that dios, assistant to Messra, H. Rut- due and proper order, the necessl-

no effort has been spared to ensure ionice and Sun, to Miss L. M. N. ties could not be more succinctly their complete comfort and interest.de Jesus, No. 1, The Albany, Hong- latter part of the definition.

kong; and Mr. A. S. da Roza, clerk, stated. We have already com- Even before King Amanullah sets Chartered Bank, to Miss A. A. Lee mented on the prime importance foot at Dover, the first evidences of Loureiro, Kowloon.

ing with disastrous effects

costs to the consumer, and it is reansuring to learn that Marshal Li's Government is alive to the seriousness of the situation, in this regard.

etc.,

CORRESPONDENCE.

PAYING OFF PENNANT.

[To The Editor of Hongkong Telegraph.],

SALT WATER.

about it. I think I should like His Worship: I am vory doulit.

to take advice about it.

Sub Inspector Dick: He (Rev. Featherstone) can possibly take

Civil Action?

His Worship: Of course he can take civil action if any damage was done,

Sub Inspector Dick:. There must he damage done for a civil action?

His Worship: Yes. The case was adjourned Thursday morning.

POLICE RESERVE.

till

ORDERS FOR THE WEEK.

Hongkong Police Reserve Orders by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Captain Superintendent of Police, state:

has delusions that, every one but

himself is drunk.

Solicitor at Bow County Court: Does your lodger's wife use bad. language? Landlady: Oh, no, she is too much of a modest Martha for that.

Chairman at Feltham: When did you first know that the man was following you? Motorist: When I saw him in front of me.

Barrister at Westminster County

and bank managers are always the Court: Clergymen, schoolmasters, most difficult witnesses.

Lord Birkenhead presided at a luncheon at the Cafe Royal, Regent street, recently to celebrate the official opening of the reconstructed " building. He said that, histori- cally, the Cafe Royal was the most famous restaurant in London. It had been the centre of very Bohemian, a very interesting, a very charming society in London, and yet it had never rejected the graver members. They had with them that, day, for instance, Denn Inge. (Laughter and cheers.) He (Lord Birkenhead) was inform- ed that this club (laughter)—this restaurant-was the headquarters of a very famous dining society, which contained more than Archbishop, and certainly about ten Cabinet Ministers.

ond

WAS

Chinese Company. Parade. All members of the

It began in 1865, seven years bo- Chinese Company will parade at Central Police Station on Wednes- fore he (Lord Birkenhead). day March 14th, for Company Drillborn, and its founders were two under Sergeant R. J. Hunt. Fall in Burgundy peasants of the wine- at 5.80 pin. sharp. Dress: Blue growing class, grandfather and grandmother of the present manag- ing director. The first capital ups. uniform, cap with cover, and belt. Flying Squad.

en which those magnificent pre- mises were ultimately founded con- Resignations. Constable R. 884 afsted of £5, which was borrowed

of security and have also touched British welcome will be seen in an This morning's Harbour Office upon the value of better co-operat- escort of destroyers and planes, and reports gave a fair number of ar ed railway services. On the ques- the Prince of Wales will personally rivals and departures, British and tion of taxation, His Excellency's be at Dover to greet Britain's Chinese returning level flgarea. examples of the excessive burdens guests.. Viscount Allenby heads Comparative figures showed

poor freight return, while tannage which manufacturers, merchants, the special British suite which will was up to the average for the and denters have been called be attached to the royal visitors, number of arrivals, with Japanese upon to bear were very much to and the King and Queen will greet making the highest cargo returns, the point, and we should welcome their arrival at Victoria. An end-There were 16 arrivals and 17 de- partures, leaving 80 vessels in har- any movement in the direction of less round of entertainment hour, of which 20 were British. relieving commerce of the unjust from State Banquets, fleet man oeuvres, and so on, to dramatic per and illegal imposts which pirates formantes at Drury Lane have been and bandits have been in the arranged, and the royal visitors will habit of Imposing on goods in find every evidence of cordiality. King Amanullah has let it be known transit. This is a big evil, react- that he is touring to gather in- onformation about men and eities and Governments. In England he will see every phase of British life, military, naval, aerial, industrial

Sir-May be informed through and social, and he cannot avoid the medium of your columns the hanistan are on very friendly which is flown by vessels of H.M. being impressed. Britain and Afg-

exhet meaning of the long pennant terms, and "the Warrior" King." Let us look for a moment or who has excited the imagination of Navy when paying off?-Yours, two at the suggestion which is the world by undertaking the pre- sent journey, will need no further Excellency threw out with regard manifestation than the close atten- Hongkong, Mar. 14th, 1928.

It is traditional that the pen to the development of commercial tion which has been given to every aviation in South China. Here, apparently triviul detail of the pre-ant flown at the masthead of all gramme. We anticipate that King H.M. ships, when in commission, fortunately, there are no blg ob- Amanullah will take with him comes down to us from the ocea-" stacles in the way of progress, vivid impressions of Britain's sion when Van Tromp hoisted a There are, as Sir Gecil Clementi power, of Britain's sincerity and of broom at the masthead as indica-J. Carr is permitted to resign as from a moneylender.. (Laughter.) Britain's goodwill. In this tive of his intention to sweep the from March 9th, in consequence of He was informed that they never his being about to leave the Colony felt secure in the venture until they pointed out, aerodromes both in will be sharing an ex-sea, and Drake replied with

Constable R. 323 C. Ismail fe per- had an established, business and Canton and in Hongkong, and it perience with prominent per-"whip." The whip is now the ought to be a relatively easy mat-sonalities of other nations who pennant. Ita extension, on the occa-mitted to resign as from March £100 in capital. It was a great havo in some casos previously sion of paying-off, to a length that 8th, upon having completed one full tribute to the founders that it had ter to establish an Anglo-Chinese harboured prejudices against Brihas no utility cannot be account year's service..

developed from a cafe of the French Constable R. 304 A. B. Nanson village type to one of the most for In nautical history. It is permitted to resign as from Company for the purpose of maintain. We have heard it said that ed

If every foreign Minister took the simply happened, Just taining regular aerial services be first opportunity of visiting Lon-silvered balls.

March lat, under the conditions of famous dining and luncheon placea

in the world. alka appeared on Sect. 19 of the Hongkong Police: tween this Colony and the main don, British diplomacy would be the masthead capa and enamelled Reserve Ordinance 1927.

It was HD years since he had his eities of Kwangtung and Kwangsi. less feverely taxed. Half the crowns on the jack atáis, onsign

first meal in the old buildings. Patrol-The-weekly instruction-

There had dined in those surround- The value to business then of such trouble between nations in the re-staffs and capstans, by the eccen- al Patrol will be held in Hengings all the great artists, all the ault of their inability to understand tricities of captains. Until a few kong on Thursday, March 15th. a development was well illustrated one another. There are always es years ago, the length of paying Fall in at 6.16 p.m. sharp at Central lost netore, and many of the most

illustrious by His Excellency when ho point-sential differences between tem-of pennanta, which conform Police Station Compound.

peraments, difficult to explain but except in that length to the

Training. Members who have years of the existence of the cafe, ed out that the trip to Canton spontaneously placed in the back-uniform "whip"-was a matter of not yet been passed out of Part 1 and during the whole of the period could be made in an hour, with ground by social intercourse. Even enthusiasm by the crew, and fre- will attend at the Central Police its standard had not been exceeded- the result that a Hongkong mer-our Chicago friend "Bill Big quently there were entanglements Station Compound at 5:16 p.m. chant could spend the day there, ficulty in avoiding capitulation to while the gilded bladder on the squad drill under Sergeant, R. JA Thompson would have great dif-with other ships in the anchorage, sharp on Thursday, March 16th, for

A year or two ago the late Earl transact, his business and return the open-handed friendship which end gave buoyancy when there funt.

Haig lost hisway in Scotland. A car') here in the evening. With moro which would undoubtedly be accord was a drop in the wind. Modern

with only a chauffour came by, and. Indian Company. frequent services, of course, the ed if he announced his intention of practice is to shorten the pennant

the Field-Marshal asked to be going to seo for himself. Britain morning could be set apart for is inclined to take things for grant so that even in the slackest Resignation-Constabla R. 280 directed..

weather, it will, not reach the

"I seem to know your face, sir," business in Hongkong and the ed--sometimes to her detriment water. There is no meaning in H. N. Mehal is permitted to resign

us from March 8th, upon leaving said the man. afternoon allotted to Canton, or until the time for action really the generally accepted sense of the the Colony for good.

"... "Possibly," came the answer. comes. And hospitality to a for-word, except that it is flown when vice veran What this would eign visitor figures prominently in a ship has received definite orders

(Sgd.) L. H. C. GALTHROF, A.B.P. "My name is Halg, and I served in

Adjutant. the war." com-the things which we do well. mean in improving the

to "pay off."-Ed. H. K. T.}

by any restaurant.

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