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THE "POPPY DAY”

FUND."

HONGKONG CONTRIBUTES WELL OVER £1,700,

ACCOUNTS ISSUED.

The Committee of the British Legion have issued the report and accounts of the Poppy Day Sub- Committee of which Mr. W, D. Cornaby was Hon. Secretary and Mr. J. K. Show Hon. Treasurer.

of $16,793.09 and The sum £22, 0, 0 was recolved, and after the deduction of $106.60 for ex- penses, a balance of $16,866.49 re- mained, and for this amount a special rate was kindly given by the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank- | ing Corporation, which together with the sterling donations makes a total of £1,747, 4. 5 and was remitted to the feadquarters of the Appeal in London.

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Although this does, not stitute a récord, the result is highly satisfactory and showa that this Colony has not forgotten the sacrifice made by the men; who fought Tor us during the Great War.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

HOOGLY SHIPPING

DISASTER.

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said, "with four or five others. It must have been about 7:30 p.m., when the collision happened.) The night was dark and I could #ce nothing.

Ropes Lowered.

FORTY RUSSIANS

RELEASED.

WERE FORMERLY IN CHINESE ARMY.

WRETCHED PLIGHT.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1929.

ABDICATION OF THE

TSAR.

GENERAL' DANILOV'S

ACCOUNT.

The Very Idea!

One of the numerous English people who suffored grievous material loss in Russia at the . General Danilov, the Chief of time of the revolution was. Mrs., Staff of the Armies on the Russian Glassby, who has just died at Northern Front in March, 1917, Renhold, a Bedfordshire village, under General Russky, their Com-in her 81st year. She was the "We had passed the lightship

mander-in-Chief, contributes to the widow of Mr. Robert Glassby, when there came a terrific erash.

Shanghai, Jan. 29. Revue des Denz Mondes Paris, a sculptor to Queen Victoria, who My companions and I were thrown

Over forty sick, undernourished siriking nccount of the Emperor died in 1892, and at whose funeral down like nine-pins and when we and ragged Russian ex-soldiers Nicolas II's abdication at Pskov, Her Majesty was represented and scrambled to our feet we saw the yesterday were being cared for at of which he was an eye-witness. peak of a huge ship cut into the the Russian Church in Chapel, The abdication followed a painful of respect from Queen Victoria." sent a wreath inscribed "A mark body of the Ooriya.

by members of the Russian Com-discussion in the Imperial train. - "There. was stampede and munity. The men are in a wret-

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"The Emperor several times, pro- Mrs. Glassly lived for some yours in Russia and was tho last every one was ordered to the fore-ched condition, penniless and with-bably unconsciously, turned towards British subject to leave Moscow out employment. Many of them the window of the carriage, the after the revolution, as she was part of the steamer.

are not in a physical condition to blind of which was pulled down. ill when the British refugees left "We were all taken off by means work even if employment was to His ordinarily impassive face, in and had to go later. Like the

spite of himself, twitched. His lips behind.

were twisted in a way I had never majority of those who were un- the army of General Chang Chung-a fearfully painful decision taking Glassby loat practically all

The Russians were formerly in seen in him before. One could feel fortunate enough to have made their homes in Russin, Men, chang, and were captured by the shape in his soul,

sho National forces months ago. Since that time they have been held as door and the windows were hermeti- including valuable works of art, "Nothing broke the silence. The possessed under Bolshevik rule, prisoners at various places, in-cally shut. Ah, that this over and had all her money taken from

her at the The cluding Nanking, and are reported powering allence might end!

frontier by the to have been ill-treated and under-

"Suddenly, the Emperor turned Bolshevik officials. towards us with a brusque move- They arrived in Shanghai at the ment and said in a firm volee: North Station on Saturday and mined to abdicate in favour of my

I have decided. I am detor after being taken to the military son Alexis. And he made on his headquarters at Lunghwa were breast a wide sign of the Cross. ordered to be released, all of them we crossed ourselves too. having been recently ordered par doned by the Nationalist govern-Thank you for your valiant and

I thank you all,' he went ment,

faithful service. I hope it will con- tinue under the reign of my son."

Later the Emperor consulted his

of ropes lowered from the Walton Hall. None of the passengers or crew hind time to salvage" aity of their belongings. The Ooriya was taking in water and gradual- ly settled down in about, a couple of hours. She went under and

disappeared." completely commander of the Oorlya and purser

Europeans. The former was somewhat seriously in- jured in the leg.

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Everyone on board was saved, In addition to the commander and the purser there were 16 deck hands, 15 fremen and 11 passen gers,

After the collaion the Walton Hall was anchored near the spot where the Goriya foundered and all ships entering or leaving port

fed.

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I met a charming atranger at breakfast this morning. He had n heavy look above the eyes, and I waited somewhat shakily for him to make "talk, "Do you know," he asked in a deep voice, on."what happens to all the safety razor blades used dally in this country?" I told him I did not. He smiled relievedly. Noither da I," he said, "and what is more.

A defendant fined at Willesden asked for his costs for attending: the court.

The large sum of $5.927.95 shown ander the heading of Clubs and Associations represents the proceeds of auctions, ete. by various organbutions to whom the

When released they were with Committee is most grata. d. The sterling donation is mainly duel were informed by wireless of the out adequate clothing and witit-surgeon and learned that the state I don't care." to the generosity of one of the mained at anchor all night and early the local Russian community inter- the possibility of his reigning. position of the wreck. She re-out funds, Charitable members off the Taarevitch's health precluded athletic Clubs.

in the morning started off again.ested themselves in the plight of When the Tsar anw the delegates The Hongkong Football Associa arriving at the dockhend at about the men and sont a delegation to from the Duma the same niclit he, tion gave its usual help by ar-3.30 pm. yesterday when all the Lunghwa to look after them and therefore, declared his decision to ranging a charity football match | passengers and crew were land-provide food and shelter until their abdicate in favour of his brother, and the total proceeds were ed.

problem can be solved.

Magistrate at Toltenham, to the Grand Duke Michael Alexandro-defendant who kept on contradict. given without dedueling any

Inquiry to be Held. expenses. Unfortunately owing to

Danilov insists ing a witness: You must not The Walton Hall was badly

Nine of the 45'men volunteered vitch. General inclement weather this function holed forward. Above the water to go to the Chinese Eastern Rall that the Tear was not subiccted to contradict him. The. Defendant: was not as successful as the pre-line there was a hole on each sideway zone, where, it was stated, em- pressure by the Duma delegates, Then I can't tell the truth.

MM. Guchkow and Shulgin. vious year.

and the one on the port was theployment will be found for them.

Several plates size of a barrel,

In the meantime, all of them! were denied and had been loosen are being quartered at the Russian ed by the force of the collision. Church and being cared for at the The commander of the Walton expense of the Russian Communi- Hall declined to give details of ty. Several of the ex-soldiers, it the incident. The collision will be the subject of an inquiry. The is reported, are to be sent to the

hospital, Walton Hall is lying in the basin of the 29th berth in Kilderpore Docks.

Prominent members of the coni- munity were circularised with a a view to obtaining donations and a generous response resulted. It was particularly gratifying to receive contributions from Chin- residents whose help was highly appreciated,

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Walion Hall. It is stated in cer tain quarters that he failed to keep a proper look out for the Ooriya which much slower bant, but this may be without foundation.

was of course a

The sale of poppies in the streets was moat antifactory, the

. Serious allegations are being amount of $6,738.77 heing collect-made against the skipper of the ed. The Commitire take is op portunity of again thapfeny those Julies who so kindly assisted. Thanks are due to all who took part in the arduous duties of "Shroff and also to the Secretary and Committee of the City Hall.

Aumistice Day falling on a Sun- day, collections were taken in the Churches of all denominations and brought in the useful addition of $827.97 to the funds. Special sermons were preached, the day being also known as Remembrance Sunday,

Following the practice inutiga-

There seems little to account for the collision as there was no fog to speak of. Nohody appeara to have seen the Walton Hall op pronching and the whole affair has an air of mystery. Little certainty can be secured until the inquiry, which is eagerly awaited.

SWIMMING-BATH WATER.

ONE FILLING MADE TO

SERVE A SEASON.

It is claimed for the Harrow

'BUS DRIVERS' SKILL.

FINE RECORDS MENTIONED

AT TWO INQUESTS,

London, Jan. 5. "The public are greatly indebted to drivers of the London General Omnibus Company," Bald Mr. Douglas Cowborn at an inquest at Camberwell yesterday, "for the ex- traordinary care they take in avoid- Ing' accidents, and at a time when the London streets are intensely congested."

The case was that of a cyclist,

who was thrown in front of an

"I have no stomach for red tapo." Mr. J. A. R. Cairns, magistrate at Thames Police Court.

Man summoned at Wood Green, N., for obtaining the dole, by fraud: must plend ignorance. Magistrate: Ignorance that you were at work? Pay 40s.

Willesden magistrate, to woman suing for maintenance arrears: husband?-Wife, What is your Quite a small egg merchant.

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A description of the huaby which full is being introduced as the headdress for the Royal Artillery of the helmet, is issued in an and Royal Engineers, in place

Army Order.

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open-air swimming bath that the omnibus in Acre-inne, Brixton. water which has been used for

Thomas Willams, the omnibus The Introduction of this head- swimming purposes by 91,000 people driver, said that he had been driv-dress will at present only affect is as free from micro-organisms asing for the company for 17 years officers who wish to wear full the public drinking water supply

Dr. G. E. Goddard, the Medical and a half, and hind a clean licence. dress. The busby is to be Officer of Health for Harrow and He had six "safety first" diplomas. follows: Wembley, makes the claim. He at Scratching another vehicle would be tributes the purity of the water to suficient to lose him a diploma.. the efficient method of cleaning and

rated in 1927, poppies and collec-"LOST IN THE ARCTIC." chlorination in use at the baths.

tion boxes were placed on board ships which would be at sun on

Armistice Day, with pleasing re- sults.

HAZARDS OF THE POLAR REGIONS.

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There is no question relating to the public health, Dr. Goddard con- siders, that has been so neglected as the scientific side of public bath ing, The Romans built their pub lie baths as scentifically as they

"A magnificent record," said the Coroner.

A verdict of accidental death was returned, and the driver exonerated,

Ab an inquest at Shoreditch yes terday on William Arthur Ponder, aged 18. a cyclist, of Cassland-road, Hackney, who skidded on the tram lines and Was run over by an

driving.

Lust, but by no means least, the Services contributed handsomely! In the announcement of his plans

Turning to the expenditure, this for exploring the Auturetic, Com-built their roads, plating them omnibus, the driver declined to has shown a considerable reduc-mander Richard E. Byrd recently wherever springs and clean, running make a statement as to his previous tion on previous years, due to the | said the energies of part of his water could be found. For the fact that it was not necessary to | party would be first devoted to 1,500 years that have elapsed since purchase popples. These were shooting tons of seats and other their me, public bathing has been sent out from the British Tegion animals for a food supply.

neglected, he holds, workshops and the Committee re-

Hunting on the ice is one of the; In 1912 only three of the London cords its thanks to the Glen Line most exciting sports in the world. baths were taking precautions to who brought out the poppies with Polar bears dash from ice enko to disinfect or sterilise the water; out charge. Other items are not ice cake, seals are wary, walruses and it is stated that even now only so heavy as before,

fight with trementions energy, about 10 out of 100 have installed whales furnish thrilling spectas plant for this purpose. wholes when attacked. All these

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The thanks of the Committee are due to Mr. A. Ritchie . kindly audited the serounts,

Tendera are being invited for Burker Rond improvements from Stubbs Road to Victoria Hospital This work comprises the widening of the existing road, including erec- tion of all retaining walls, exten- sions to culverts, entlings and fillings and all other contingent works

The Walckman Ordinance is to be amended, it being considered nd visable thut, members of the Air Force and persons employed by the Air Ministry should be placed in the samo entegory as members of the Neval and Military Forces and pet- one employed by the Admiralty and War Departments respectively.

things are shown in Lost in the Aretie a pictorial record of Sid- ney Snow's expedition into the North in source of the missing members of Stefansson's exped?: tion. It has been acquired by Fox and is to be shown on Bunday at the Queen's Theatre,

The picture fascinates and is thrilling and trite in every detail. | It also contains immense instruc- tive value for grown-ups and children alike.

COYNE MUSICAL COMEDY. CO.

BRIGHT SHOW GIVEN AT SHAMEEN.

The Coyne Musical Comedy Com- pany staged an excellent program- me on Thursday night in the Canton Club Theatre, Shameen,

The health bulletin of Eastern ports for the week ended Saturday entitled "Keep Moving," faat, issued by the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services,

The whole Company wore at tho

enthusiasm.

The whole show was well staged and, was voted quite and of the best seen in Shameen lately.

The Company gives a farewell performance in Hongkong at the Theatre Royal to-night,

gives the following cases, the figures top of their form and all the vari- In parenthesis Indicating deaths: ous pieces put on were received by Plague, Alexandria 2 (1), Rangoon a crowded house with the greatest (1), Colombo 1 (2), Pnom Penh 4 (4), Baghdad 1 (1); Cholera, Basacin (4), Calcutta (30), Hadras (1), Negapatam (9), Rangoon (9),' Tuticorin 31 (30), Pondicherry (3), Bangkok 14 (8), Saigon 1 (1) Smail-pox, Bombay 42

(17), Culcutta 4 (1), Karachi 10 (1), Madras 82 (11), Moulmein 2 (1), Negapatam 14 (1). Rangoon 4 Singapore 2, Belawan Deli 11 (4) Haiphong (1), Pnom Penh 6 (3), Shanghai (12), Canton 21, Macon (8), Mukden 1, Baghdad 1 (1), Aden 1, Basrah 4 (3).

Havana, Feb. I. ' Five of the most powerful sugar growing and grinding companies în Cuba, all financed by New York Capital, have pooled 8,500,- 000 tons of sugar.-Renter's Ameri. can Service.

ZÁK ČUKÁK, MY NEA SERVICE, BIG.

RIO UN PAT. OFT

The omnibus company's solicitor told Dr. Edwin Smith, the Coroner, that the driver, Abraham Moses, held two "safety first” awards,

Dr. Smith-The driver was too modest to mention that.

A verdict of accidental death was returned, and Moses was exonerated from blame.

"Mother says she remembers arows so deep that you had to lift your skirts to keep them from' dragging in It."

Black coney skin, 64 inches high in front, 734 inches high at the back and inch smaller round the top than the bottom. A cloth bag, scarlet for the Royal Artillery and Hight blue for the Royal Engineers, fitted in the top of the busby and falling down the right side to the bottom.

A white goats-hair plume, with ring and gilt grenade of re- gimental pattern (the top of which forms the plume socket), to he worn on the left side. The top of the plume to be in line with the top of the busby.

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To-day's Dog Story."Some years ago," writes a millitary "I was ordered correspondent, to Edinburgh in the depth of winter, and on going to report to my commanding officer I found that he was confined to his house and had left a message 'asking me to see him there..

"I hired a cab and took my Schipperke dog with me. It was very dark and raining hard, and my colonel's house was about four My miles outside Edinburgh. colonel asked me to stay to dinner, and promised to have my dog 'looked after.

"I left, the house in a car at 10 pm., and was told when I asked for my dog that he had slipped out of the door some time ago. There was nothing I could do but drive-home with the Intention of reporting the matter to the police. On arriving I went to my bed- room on the third floor of the hotel, where. I found the Schipperke fast asleep on my bed. He had never been in Edinburgh before. The hotel porter said he had seen him slip in about half an hour before."

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Amusician with a tin whistle played right through a village in Fife without getting anything. As he passed the last door he turned towards an ́old native.

"Man I havna got a farthing in the hale toon."

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"I'm no thinking ye wud," plied the Fifer. "Yo see, wo dae a' oor ain whustlin' here."

The Times announces the engage- .ment of James Malcolm Ian, only. son of Mr. and, Mrs. Armstrong McIntyre, of Benson, Oxford, and Badie Jean, younger daughter of the late Mr. E. G. Main, of Hong- kong, and Mrs. Main, of Benson, Oxford

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Powells

GREAT

REMOVAL and STOCK-TAKING

SALE

of Gentlemen's Wear NOW PROCEEDING.

Owing to the unseasonable, weather, there are large stocks on hand, these are being offered at big reductions.

SEE WINDOWS

"Flowers of remarkable size

and hue Flowers such as Eden

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never knew."

-R. H. Barham, THE CLOVER FLOWER SHOP

Tei, 0, 638,

Ico House Street.

CHILDREN'S

SHOES

HAVE NOW ARRIVED. ALSO LADIES' AFTEROON SHOES

Gordon's

Room 7.

2nd Floor.

KAYAMALLY BUILDING.

Just Unpacked!

HICKORY ..

Girdia Supporters

A SHIPMENT, OF THE FAMOUS

HICKORY GIRDLES

IN ALL THE CURRENT STYLES.

ALSO...

HICKORY GARTERS

INCLUDING THE LATEST FANCY DESIGNS.

WALL MODERATELY PRICED.

Make Your Selection Early!

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So-On Gartern