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proportion to their needs," But the distribution in detail will be left to divisional committees in the respec- tive areas, which in turn will bo- assisted by local organisations.

DAY BY DAY.

1929,

NOTHING CAN 'TRING YOU PRACE BUT THE TRIUMPH OF PRINCIPLES,——

Enerson.

The P. and O. 8.0. Kidderpore, from Shanghai, is due here to-mor- row at 3 p.m.

Victoria.

ANNUAL MASONIC

SERVICE.

AT THE CATHEDRAL LAST. NIGHT.

The Very Idea!

We are not surprised to learn. on what would scom to be excellent The present Lord Mayor of London,

The Vacuum Oil Company has

authority, that the young English his predecessor, and his probable issued a most attractive Chinese The Right Rev. C. R. Duppuy, hostoss who completed her tollet successor are constituted trustees calendar,

Bishop of Victoria, who is District with a becoming silken wig is not Grand Chaplain of the District to be allowed to set a new feminine of the Fund. As one of the lead-

Grand Lodge of Hongkong and fashion. For one thing, says the ing London journals remarks, the

South China, preached at the an- Daily News, women who wore wigs plan seems to have the merit of

nun! Masonic service held at St. would bo suspoetod by their friends John's Cathedral last evening. of having no hair on their heads combining central control with free

During the week-end, 20 further Members of the Croft attended, in worth concealing. For another, the local initiative in a happy manner. Chinese cases of small-pox were full regalia, in considerable shingle is so comfortable and so ensuring that there is co-ordination notified. Eighteen were from Kow-numbers. The 'Doan of the hygienic that no really modern girl without red tape. The first pur-loon and the other two from Cathedral (Very Rev. A. Swann) would endure the encumbrance even conducted the service, whilst in a ballroom. And, on general pose of the Fund must, in the

others participating were the Rev. grounds it is becoming increasing- Prime Minister's words, continue

H. V. Kopp, the Rev. Horace John y diflent for the creative fashion stone and the Rev. C. B.. Shann.expert to induce women to adopt The Rev. W. T. Waldegrave ar against their will any form of dress which is troublesome or ungainly ranged the service.

Preaching from the text, "When or which deprives them of their ye pray, say Father," the Bishop sense of freedom and well-being. said, in part; "To be brutally Women will still submit to the rea- frank many people, many of you sonable dictates of fashion. They here to-night, doubt if there is a will no longer martyr themselves personal "God." And yet the for it This is one of the minor," Archbishop of York was right but not least significant social re- when he said recently that volutions of the age. theology was the most popular

A schoolmistress subject of the day. People were

was taking at least interested in religion even down the names and ages of her If they doubted what to believe. scholars at the commencomont of They doubted whether science the term, when, coming in turn to leaves any place for a personal a little boy, she asked him, "Well, God. They think the day for re- my lad, how old are you?" ligion is over, and the work of the Churches is done; that if you make them comfortable, Five them loisure, good books and golf that was enough.

The ordinary yearly meeting of to be the ensuring that the general shareholders of the Hongkong and health of the people in the neces-Shanghai Banking Corporation is advertised to take place in the sitous arcas should be maintained City Hall, Hongkong, on Saturday, during the difficult period of tran- February 23, 1929, at noon. sition. How great the need for that is, will have been gathered from the appalling facts disclosed as a result of the Prince of Wales'

recent tour.

Al-

In view of the neute distress pre vailing in the affected districts, it Is to be hoped that the appents being made to Hongkong residents for support to the Fund will meet with a widespread response. ready, several sums have reached us, but we hope during the present week to be able to acknowledge many more. It.only needs a mo- ment's reflection to establish the fact that if all Britishers in the

There was a large gathering at the Diocesan Boys* School, Homuntin, on Saturday night on the occasion of a dance. A charm ing scheme of decoration had been put into effect in the commodious dancing hall. Music was supplied by the "Semrah" Symphonic Dance Orchestra.

Sin Mul, the mistress of a cinder boat, and Tsol Kwong, a fokl of a cargo bont, were brought before Commdr. G. F. Hole at the Marine Court this morning for failing to exhibit regulation lights whilst under way in the harbour. Both picaded guilty and were fined $10 each, with the alternative of ten days' imprisonment.

"Myths may die, but faith Ilves on," said the Blahop. I bellevo myself that the great day of faith lies in front, and not behind. Re- There was an attempted high-ligion is not merely thinking about way robbery at midday yesterday God-It is living a life, God does at the junction of Queen's Road revent himself to the humble and Central and Gilman Street, two the pure. ruffans trying to rob a Chinese scaman from a President boat. The intended victim, however, put up a struggle and succeeded in beating off the two thieves, one of whom was seized after a chose.

"Thomas Hardy wrote, on his fiftieth birthday, that he had been looking all his life for God and if He had been there he would

have found Him."

CHRISTIE-At the Victorin Hos- Colony able to afford a small sum aital on February, 3rd. to Mr.sent in their donations, a really and: Mrs. T. L. Christie, a son.

worthy contribution would result By far the greater proportion of British residents here are in position to assist in this noble Madelera dos work of relieving the distress of

The preacher aald he could Remedios de Carvalho aged their fellow country men and 59, at her residence No. 14

The Java-China-Japan-Lijn have understand scientista, who handle RD Interesting calendar dead matter holding such views, Orient Building, Kowinan. women. We again appeal to them Funeral will pass the monu- to contribute of their means and for the Chinese New Year, on the but it was harder to understand ment at 5.30 p.m. to-day, charity to a very sore and pressing back of which the meaning of the such a belief in a father-in any handsome picture is explained. parent-who knew what human need. The Home Government is It is the story of Hat Wong-ma, a love was. And love was the basis giving for £ in respect of the maiden angel who lives in Kwel of our religion. Christ's words, money subscribed, so that every $5 San, where all the mortal girls of the text were so simple and yet from three worlds and ten points profound; if you believed them. | raised in Hongkong mcens an addi-gather to strive to gain im-then you could believe all He ask-

tion of £1 to the Fund,

mortality and become her hand-ed you to believe. maldens. The picture is a splendid piece of art.

Macno and Shanghai papers please copy.

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

MONDAY. FEB. 4. 1929.

THE MINERS' FUND.

Tariff Autonomy.

issued

Among residents leaving by the P. and O. a.. Morea for Home on Saturday were Major H. B. I Dowbiggin and Mrs. Dowbiggin, Dr. J. T. Smalley and Mrs. Smalley, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. W. Turner, Mr. L. A. M. Belaragon, Mr. W. G. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Kharas, Mr. and Mrs. F. Meade, Mr. and Mrs. F. T.. Portallion, Mr. H. G. Russell, Mr. L. B. Trovor and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ellis.

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In conclusion, the Bishop made an eloquent appeal on behalf of the local and the London Masonic hospitals to whom the collection that evening was to be given..

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"My name ain't Lad," said he, sharply, "it's Feter."

"Well," said the schoolinfstress, "what is the rest of your name?"

"Why, that's all the name I've got. Just Peter; needn't put dad's name down; he's too bir to go to school."

"Well, how old are you?" "I ain't old at all, I'm young.

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["If you are up against a job that accms intpossible, kick out the im and work heartily and cheerily," is Sir Robert Baden-Powell's advice.]

Times there have beon and oft

When some poor fleh

At my small hopes has scoffed

And made me wish The utterer could be alain.

But should I hear "Impossible" again,

My course is clear. In answer I shall smile,

And, with a stout, Unflinching courage, I'll Just kick "Im" out!

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Solicitor at Bow County Court-- Is your wifo a quiet woman? Man-Quiet! You don't know my wife.

Man charged with drunkenness at the Thames Court-It is 20 years since I was here. Mr. B. Watson (the Magistrate)-You have had a long run. Pay 58.

Man at Highgate He said he would pulverisa me. Magistrate- What do you think that means? Man-From what I can malio out he was just about going to do mo in.

Willesden Landlady-My lodgers Annoy me by singing carols on the top landing and waking my child- ren. Magistrate-The law cannot Interfere. Try and bear it in the spirit of Christmas.

Solicitor at Pongo-Defendant. received a friendly visit from a constable in plain clothes, and when afterwards told he was a policemap exelnimed "Oh dear, and 1 bave told him so much!"

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Little Norman had gone to the railway station to see his father off. Amid the usual farewells, kisses and waving of handker- chiefs, the train pulled out, and the youngster gazed after it until it had disappeared. Presently a loco- mative came in eight with a train of the same length as the one that had taken his father away, and as

The enforcement of the new tarit schedule over the week-end was made the occasion for ostenta tious rejoicing In Shanghai and Nanking, with a certain amount of justification. When the history of If there are any who think that modern-day China comes to be the need for funds to help the dis-written, February 1st, 1929, will be a date to be remembered as tressed British miners and their marking a definite stage in the at- families will soon pass, we can as-tainment of Nationalist aspirations sure them from a study of the in acquiring a new status for China

in the comity of nations. The in- Under the auspices of the Associa- appeals being made at Home that troduction of the new tariffs in Hongkong Automobile

It la true that volve tariff autonomy, and in view tion, a lecture wil be given at the this is not the case.

of Dr. Wang's diplomatic triumph Institution of Engineera and at the moment efforts are being in securing the consent of all the Shipbuilders to-morrow, Tuesday, concentrated on an endeavour Powers, their enforcement is re- at 5.30 p.m. by Mr. Lewis A. of garded in Chinese circles as the Parker, M. I. Mech. 1., M, 1. Mar. to tide over

period a

fore-runner of concessions of a E., on "The Lubrication of Motor acute difeulty involving much like nature, and therefore, an ade- Car Enginca." Mr. Parker is anguish and anxiety, but the quate reason for celebration. Ap noted as an able lecturer, and his crisis is of such magnitude that prehensions have been felt in cer- subject should attract

large tain quarters that the new customs number of local motorists. Non- even after the immediate needs rates will result in an increase in members of the Institute will be have been met, much money will the cost of living, but their imme-welcome. have to be disbursed. Beyond the date effect will not be capable of estimation for some time yet, since urgent duty of ameliorating the importers seem to have been filling conditions of the workless miners their godowns in anticipation. In any event, the new rates are not and their families lies the more sufficiently high to create alarm. searching and difficult problem of They alm chiefly at obtaining an enduring settlement of their greater income for the purposes troubles. Even if there may yet on to suppose that trade cannot

of government, and there is no rea be a revival in the coal industry, bear the new Imposta without by the s.s. Macedonia, was given shown in the diagram, and study thing" there will still remain a large pro- serious detriment. Certain Chin away by Mr. E. W. Carpenter, the situation. See if you can find portion of men to whom it cannot ese manufactures are protected in whilst Mr. A. W. Hodges was the a method of play that will net a small measure, ixut this principle "best man." Subsequently a re- North and South four of the five again offord regular employment, is economically sound, and is not ception was held at the residence tricks. and the fitting of these men for carried to extremes. With the of Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, at work in other directions and their signs ult pointing to a sustained which the toast of the happy period of peace in the neighbouring couple was proposed by the Hon. absorption into industry outside country, it may reasonably be ex- the coalfields will call for all the pected that international trade will . . . Creasy, Director of the

Public Works Department. money that can be spared for the gradually be restored to its former level and that the National Govern- ment will obtain its increased re- The gift of £10,000 by the venues to an extent perhaps, great- Miners' Federation, reported on jection at the moment is the con er than anticipated. The only ob Saturday, shows that those mentinued existence of likin stations, who are in regular employment are and the Government has promised doing their bit towards assisting their less fortunate comrades. This organisation is being represented

purpose.

to sixure their abolition as soon as i possible. We have already had an indication of good faith in the or der ending the activities of the Surtax Bureau, and we are obliged

An interesting wedding took place at the Peak Church on Satur day, when Misa K. L. Alderwick, of Bristol, was married to Mr. R. J. Vernall, of the P.W.D. The Dean has the lead, North and South it entered the station be clapped

Hear... are trumps, and South of St. John's Cathedral (Very Rev. must win four of the five tricks. A. Swann) officiated, whilst Mr. F. bride, who arrived here from Home Mason was at the organ. The

CORRESPONDENCE.

EWIN SEEKS A FIGHT.

his hands excitedly:

"Mammal Mamma!" he shout-

ed, "here comes the train back Lay out the cards on a table, as again! Daddy's forgotten some-

The Solution.

To-day's Dog Story-A Cheater resident states that he had to put his wire-haired terrier in charge of a veterinary surgeon during the Christmas holidays as the family This hand must be cleverly was away from home. manipulated in order to take the

"On Saturday last," he writes, required number' of tricks."I was passing the establishment, Finessing and careful ruffing are and wondered how my friend was both necessary,

keeping. Imagine my surprise on "South leads his club, and North pulling up my car about a mile trumps. North next returns a further on, after several winding spado, the finesse is made through turns; to find my dogʻjumping up - East and West trumps: West the running-board.

diamond, North "I had to take him back, and it now leads his trumping and South discarding was then discovered that he had his remaining spade. North of slipped his collar, got through an course must then load a spade, open window, and sealed a 5ft, wall, but South trumps with his nine My car was travelling at about 20 and takes the last trick with his miles an hour. How the dog suc

cerded 'In "recognising my car and ace of trumps.

afterwards in tracing me is beyond my understanding."

[To The Editor of Hongkong Telegraph.) Sir-I should be very grateful on the committees that have been to accept the assurance regarding if you would kindly insert the fol constituted for the administration | likin. If tariff autonomy proves Hlowing letter in your well-known

If West had led a trump to the of the Fund, in which connexion it the source of financial stability, and widely-circulated journal.

China will probably become a hap- I think it is rather unfair of third trick, South's two trumps may be explained that a really ex-pier State all-round and the fu- the T.K.B.A. not fixing me up u and his high spade would have cellent scheme has been evolved to ture will be watched, therefore, cántest before now. I wish to taken the rest of the tricks. But] see that the very best use is made with sympathetic Interest.

of the money raised. There will

A destructive fire broke out yes state that I am prepared to fight if a trump is returned by North any, man they suggest, including to the second trick, East and West terday morning, about. 0.45, at a be advisory committees appointed

Creighton, Duncan or any other will easily capture two tricks, And Chiness house, No. 6 Tit Hong If the ace of trumps is opened, Lane, Jublice Street. Despite the by the existing voluntary relief the police, seven armed men raided

According to a report made to well-known man.

I am prepared to give weight with the club then led and prompt arrival of the fire brixades

make

trumped by North, Weat trumpa and their afforts the fire practically agencies on the one hand and by a hut in So Uk villago, Shamahufpo away or otherwise. I can

the forcell spade return. West destroyed the accond and third the Lord Mayors and Mayors on the at 12.20 this morning, and, after 152 lbs comfortably.

next leads his diamond, South floors of the house, Damage in overbowering the only occupant of My feelings. In the matter aro other. By these advisory commit the hut, a married woman of nine-extremely sere, so I am hoping trumps, and the last trick goes to estimated at $2,000, and it is said tees a joint committee

is belog teen, they made away with money, the II.K.B.A, will give me a con- West, leaving the puzzle unsolved. the property was not insured. The If South wants to be exception- to have been the placing of a light- formed, on which will fall the main clothing and jewellery to the ex- test here in the near future,

ally kind, he can start off by lead-ed candle near a wall, where paper work of allocating the funds sub-tont of $203. Two of the men Yours, etc.,

were armed with revolvers and one

** SEAMAN EWIN. Ing lath trumps, giving West the had been pasted, and this ac- scribed to the various districts in of them carried an iron bar.

last thres tricks,

cidentally caught alight; ..

(Hongkong, Feb, 2nd., 1920.

cause of the outbreak la belleved

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