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THURSDAY. NOV. 8. 1928

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1928.

DAY BY DAY.

THE ULTIMATE NOTION OF RIGHT IS THAT WHICH TENDS TO THE UNI- VERBAL GOOD.-Francis Hutchesón,

SCHUBERT RECITAL.

MUSICAL TREAT AT THE

CITY HALL:

The Very Idea!

not only in imining but in all kinds of commercial enterprises. It will be recalled that Mr. Hoover was In Tientsin at the time of the Boxer Rebellion, and that he thero

At Durango, near Dilbao; there. underwent many exciting_experi-

But for the forethought and en-has been an invasion of butterfiles. encos. He did much in organising : The sixth of the series of ar-husiasm of Mr. Harry Ozo and the People smoking in the open air in the protection of foreign women the Sports Page to-day,

ticles on Men's Wear appears on artistes who assisted him at the ro- the evening were suddenly as cital given in the City Hall Installed by numerous white butter- and children there, to say nothing

night, the Schubert Centenary flies apparently attracted by tho of the tremendous amount of work '

would have passed unnoticed in lights of their pipes and cigaretten. It is advertised that the ex-longkong. As it was, lovers of So dense was the cloud of butter- change banks will be closed to the the great master were given alles that people had to fee to the transaction of public business on

really delightful treat in a pro- streets. Windows on passing. Monday, November 12.

gramme which was noteworthy for tramcars had to be hastily lower- its variety and for the talent dis-ed; but even then many thousands played by those contributing to it. of the insects entered. Finally, the Mr. Ore himself was responsible invaders were repulsed by igniting for the Sonata in A Major and a bundles of damp straw in the group of three numbers, all of streets and open spaces. which the interpreted with that de-

"I suppose 'plus fours means A lecture will be given at the gree of excellence which we have St. Peter's Church Young Men's long since come to associate with knickerbockers?" said Mr. Hay

his work. The Sonata was Halkett, Marylebono magistrate. by Club on Monday, at 8.16 p.m.,

(solicitor): technique was well illustrated in the They are very wide knicker-boc the Roy. If, V. Koop, the subject faultlessly played, whilst Mr. Ore's Mr. Freke Palmer being "Art,"

Impromptu in F Minor, kers, which neither Mr. Muskott

distinctiva In quite

vein (another solicitor) nor I wear. were the Scherzo in B Flat Major and the Eccomsalaca study, both of which were delicately in terpreted.

which he put into relief measures on behalf of the Chinese suffering from the effects of the upheaval." Mr. Hoover was also Chairman of the Commission for relief work in Belgium in 1919, and the success of his activities in this regard aro to-day known the world over. The latest great work in the relief of auffering to which he was assigned was in connexion with flood control in the United States some months ago, and here again

his practical knowledge and

experience proved of much avail. of his fino record as Secretary of Commerce there is no need to speak.

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Commander F. Howard, D.S.C., has been appointed to command the new vessel for the China Station, HM.S. Sandwich.

The St. Andrew's branch of the Mothers' Union are holding a sale of work in the Vicarage Garden on November 13, Lady Pollock has kindly consented to open it.

H.M.S. Titania and submarines

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Without question, the outstanding number was the incomparable Un-

Although essentially a man of action, Mr. Hoover holds honorary degrees from almost innumerable universities, theso including,

Passengers leaving on the Em- apart from American honours,

press of Asia yesterday included Oxford, Manchester, Oberlin, Mr. J. H. Backhouse, Mrs. E. C Liege, Brussels, Warsaw, Cracow, Calder, Mr. B. W. Coleman, Mr. Prague, Ghent and Lemberg. His C. H. James, Sir Elly Kadoorie, Mr. L. Kadoorio, Mr. H. W. Kay, deeds acquired him many of theso Rev. H. P. Saindon, Mr. H. C. Shep- and his knowledge even more. Hepard and Mr. and Mra, D. H. Scott. is a stolid, forceful man, with

Arrested in Shantung Street organising abilities of the first

with two taels of prepared opium order, and he may be relied upon in his possession, a Chinese who to carry on the traditional

Re- was charged before Mr. W. Scho publican policy in the United field at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning was fined $160 or States with tact and high ad two months hard labour in de ministrative skill. The honour to fault. which he has now attained comes as a fitting roward after a life- The death occurred at the Gent lime spent in the interests of his cral Hospital, Shanghai, on Wed- country, and he will carry withnesday morning, of Leading Tele graphist George Bettsworth Ful- him in his now office the good ler, late of H.M.S.. Cornflower. wishes of all people that he may Deceased was married, his home discharge his great obligations in being at Bearsted Green, near

Maidstone, Kent. such a manner as to serve his 'na- tion and hia time as he himself

13, 15, L19, L27 and L83 arrived in Hongkong from Amoy yester day, H.M.S. Bluebell has left About Hong Kong Welhaiwel for Chinwangtao.

MR. HOOVER'S SUCCESS. | would wish to do.

The expected has happened by the triumph of Mr. Herbert Hoover

Do you know that→→→→

As early as 1844 the ques tion of dog-control was raia- ed?

It was stated that a large number of doga had been found straying on the Queen's Rond, having no ostensible owners. Notice was given that on and after October' of that year, all dogs found straying without collars other marks of ownership, would be destroyed by the Police.

strictor

Even were Laken

or

measures

the following year, for dog-owners were in formed that all dogs found running loose in the Street aftor 10 o'clock at night would be destroyed.

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"Serves him right!" exclaimed a woman at Bearsted (Kont), on learning that a man she had sum moned could not attend becaus he had met with an accident,

"It is the man's duty to get out of bed in the night and warm the baby's milk. In my young days,

when my little ones wore arriving, I always did it," said Mr. A. H Bonser, chairman of Mansfield" magistratos.

Solicitor at Willesden: If your Worship asked me to put something on a horse for you, that, would not make me a commission agent -Magistrate: Granted, but I should never dream of asking a lawyer to put money on a horse for me.

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An inspector was examining a.. class in geography, and address- ing a small boy in the back row, he asked:

"Now, sonny, would it be poɛ- alble for your father to walk round the earth?"

the boy

"No, promptly.

sir," replied

"Why, not?" asked 'the Inspec-. tor.

"Because he fell down and hurt his leg yesterday."

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Mr. and Mrs. George Woodward, of Buckingham-street, Aylesbury, who are bedridden in separate rooms and have not scen each finished Symphony, in which Mme. other for nine years, recently celo- Bonenfant and Mr. Ore were as- brated their diamond wedding. socinted. The fully beauty of this They were visited by Viscount great work was admirably brought

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[In a recent interview Mr. G. B.

Shaw remarked, "Leave me alone!!

When G.B.S.-.

Displays distress, And fails to find felicity

In interviews,

Sentence of nine months hard labour was imposed by Mr. W. out by the planista, who played with Stopford, the Mayor of the bor- Schofield, at the Kowloon Magis- perfect understanding throughout.ugh, and the vicar of Aylesbury, tracy this morning, on a Chinese The appreciation of the audience who had the church bells rung in who had returned from banish-was shown in no unstinted manner honour, of the event. Kwangsi's Plight.

ment before the expiration of his at the close, :

Certain Scots were invited to term, which was for a period of

Mrs. Bowes-Smith provided the join a "surprise party," with in- Added to the nows, which was in the United States Presidential imparted by Reuter a fow

ten years, dating, from 1921. only vocal numbers appearing on days

the programme. Seldom, if ever,structions that each should bring Election. As a result of his vic-go to the effect that people

something. throughout vaut stretches in the tory, he now becomes the Presi- interior of Olins are faced with Church, Kowloon,

The services nt St. Andrews has she been heard in better voice,

A Glasgow man brought short- on the 11th and all her contributions, four in dent-Fleet and will in due course famine conditions throughout the November will be of a special number, were sung with true artis-bread; an Edinburgh man whisky; a Dundee man marmalado; and on much charm. "Du succeed Mr. Coolidge at White forthcoming winter, owing to the nature. The morning service will try and

blat die Rah" and.

"Das Aberdeen man da brother. Tailure of crops to an abnormally begin at, 10.30, when the preacher House. It is true that the Presidry summer, is the news which we will be the Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell. Haidenrocalcin" were very sweetly i dential Electora have to meet in received yesterday from a corres-M.A., Hon. C. F. The service in the rendered, whilst the ever-popular their respective State capitals in pondent in Kwangal stating that evening will be at the usual time, "Who Is Sylvia?" and "Hark, Hark, January to cast their ballots and very serious situation exists in 6 pm, and the preacher will be the Lark" were equally well done. that Province. Here again is told the Rev. N. V. Halward, M.A. As an encore, the Cradle Song was that these electoral votes have to a story of drought, of seed use M.C. Collections at both the very charmingly sung. Mr. Bowes- be counted in Washington in the lessly sown, and of a critical out-morning and evening services will Smith was the accompanist for all following month, but these are that the provincial authorities are Fund.

look It would appear, however, be on behalf of the Poppy Day his wife's songs, and his work was

most sympathetically done. more formalities in the somewhat alive to the situation and have complicated system by which the already done much to impress No owners have been found by United States chooses its Presi-upon the people the urgent necesl- the police for the two motor car dent. Yesterday's voting decided Notices have been inserted in the in the possession of a Chinese in sity of conserving food supplies. spanners which were discovered the issue, and Mr. Hoover will vernacular papers urging the Reclamation Street, recently, and, tako over the Presidency early in strictest economy, but it is to be at the Kowloon Magistracy this feared that, no matter how spar- March next.

That Mr. Hoover will make a used, it will not suffice for the native of six weeks' hard labour ingly the available food supply is morning, Mr. W. Schofield fined the defendant $50 with the alter- worthy successor to the long line needs of the huge population of in default, on a charge of unlaw- of Presidents who have preceded sources will undoubtedly be neces

the provinces. Aid from outside

ful possession. The defendant him there cannot be the slightest sary. When it is remembered that had stated that the opanners were doubt, and the American nation la the living standard of millions of picked up near an unattended mo-

Chinese in the interior ls, even intox car in Middle Road.

to be felleitated on the excellence good, years, only just above the

GENERAL.

of its choice, It is said of the starvation level and that the food President-Elect that he has prob-shortage will inevitably bring NEW ADMIRAL AND ably led a more interesting and not difficult to foregeo widespread about high prices all round, it is adventurous life than any other distress and suffering. Of late publle man living to-day. He will years, the Bouth has been spared

the experience of acute famine. take over the highest office of the conditions, although in the North land in his 65th year, but one there is almost an annual re-

crudescence of want and suffering

Altogether, the 'recital was in- tensely enjoyable, and the little gathering of music-lovers which mado It possible. assembled owes much to those who

CORRESPONDENCE.

HUMOUR.

[To The Editor of Hongkong Telegraph.]

Sir-Kindly permit me to refer to the letter which appeared in your correspondence "cofuran last night concerning Christian Science,

And humbly stos

To bo spared all publicity, The editors begin to frown,

And think the world is upside

down.

The Shavian groan:

"Leave me alone!”.

Strains oven their credulity,

They cogitate

On many a spato

Of previous garrulity. Then they recall-and Memory

mocks-

The Shavian love of paradox!

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Doctor-"I'm! Severe head- aches, billous attacks, pains in the neck. What is your age, madam?” Patient (coyly)—"Twenty-three, doctor,"

Docbor-"'!" (continuing write) "Loss of memory, too.

THE PORTUGUESE MINISTER,

In the opinion of Christian WHEN THEY ARE DUE

Scientists, comments are always warranted when confused ́atato- IN HONGKONG,

ments are made about their rell-

RETURN TO SHANGHẢI BY writer has said that, for energy in the cold winter months. Ow-new Commander-in-Chief of the mentally a religion based on the Vice-Admiral A. K. Waistell, the glon, Christian Science is funds-

EMPRESS BOAT.U and activity, five or six ordinary ing to the age-long poverty of the China Squadron, is due in liong the works of Jessus Christ. Cer- divine principle which underlay lifetimes have been packed into Chinese

Benhor J. A. de Bianchi, the countryside-the low kong early in the New Year.

tain remarks made in a recent Portuguese Miniater, left for theas 65 years, including aevon economic standards that prevall Major General J. W. Sandilanda, humorous article might cause a Shanghal by the 8.8. Empress of round-the-world voyages,

it is ill-fitted to withstand even C.M.G., D.S.0., who is to succeed wrong impression because they in- Asia yesterday. Born one bad harvest, and this is a cir- Major General Luard as General directly coupled this religion with arrived from Macao by the Deme

The Minister :- in the little town of West Branch, cumstance which ought deeply to Omcor Commanding, South China: a sect who advocate that Christian trio Cinatti and trendhipped to the Iowa, his early life was spent in Impress those who are to-day as- Command, will probably take up. Selence and what is known as Empress, His Excellency had mining engineering. When fresh suming the responsibility of gov- his duties some time in February, medical science should co-operate. hoped that his health would have

ernment. It is obvious that above from college, at the age of 28 all else the great mass of the modore, Captain R.A.S. Hill; R.N. cally opposed and it is a mistake to but while at Macao he felt unwell It la expected that the new Com-The fact is that they are diametri-boon benefitted by the short trip; years, he was sent to the newly- Chinese. people need an elevated discovered gold felds of West economic condition, a stalo who for the past. two and a half couple Christian Science with again and decided to return to

affairs which can only be brought years has teen Director of the laught that departs from the teach-Shanghai by the first steamer. Australia DE

B member of the about by the modern development Trade Division of the Admiralty, inga of the great Nazarene engineering staff of a group of of the country, commercially and will arive in Hongkong early next Yours, etc.,

and industrially, and the general. Im-month and take over his duties aG. partially-developed mines, there he gained most valuable ex-agriculture: Practical administra

provement of the standards of Commodore-in-Charge.

of

perience which was to stand him tion, works of public development

In good aread later in life. Ho and the application of the means occasion, not only in Kwangef, later operated from San Francisco of modern science, In order to but in all other parts of China raise the standards of the coun- where ordinarily honest hard-

W. H. ADLER, Christian Belance Committes on Publication. Hongkong, Nov. 8 1028.

Claire Windsor and Harry Carey

Senhor Bianchi'e departure was purely informal, Representatives. of Portuguese institutions Ini Hongkong were on board to bid him "good-bye" and to wish him hon voyage. Mesars, M. Bimoes and E. D. da Roza represented the Club Lusitano, Mr. J. M, da Rocha (Clubs. de Recreio) and Mr. F. H. 4 business with branch, officos, at try as a whole, are needed for working men, women and children are the featured players in "A Lit Barnes (the Portuguese Mutual various periods, in London, Paris, more urgently than idenlletic poli-will be facing privation; and, per- tlo Journey which will be screen Aid Society): Commander Jon- Leningrad, Melbourne, and Shang- tical machinery in Nanking, and haps, death itself. And. It woulded at the Star Theatre from to-day qium P. de Fonseca, who was one is left wishing that our came as a gracious and practical to Saturday. The continuous per attached to the Minister as his hai, and in this connexion he is Chinese friends had the will and net of sympathy if the people efformance will end at 8.80 p, and honorary A. D. C. during his stay cald to have ept a,standard for vision to tackle Brat Wings first. Hongkong and the coast ports get to-night and to-morrow. Jack Car at Macao, was also on board the American trade relations that may It te to be hoped that the or orally gave Ilberal support to the ter and his Serenadors will ap Empress yesterday, while Mr. M. very profitably be followed to-day, sanisation of relief will be on a Famine Fonde which will inevit pear in an entirely new programme Zanatu, A.D.C., represented the

entitled "Plantation Variations.” scale adequate to the needs of the ably have to be organised,

Governor of Mɛcão..