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DEATH,

1.

PINGUET-At the French Hos

pital, this morning, Marie Louise, wife of P. M. Pinguet; aged 37 years. Funeral passes the Monument at 10

a.m. to-morrow.

The

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1929.

DAY BY DAY,

WITH

CORRESPONDENCE.

Christian Science,

To The Editor of Hongkong

Telegraph.)

The Very Idea!

The used razor blado problem is no new theme to harp upon. But It is none the less serious. What is going to happen to all the used razor blades of the world?

Mr. E Ralpha will presont the prizes at the annual sports of the Kowloon' British School next Satur to the "Bulls and Inners" columns only be washed up again and cut

Sir, Kindly permit me to refer day afternoon.

Put them in the sea? They'd

the good opinions of foreign na- Lions. The presence of foreigners | In China is solely accounted for

THE EARTH 10 SOWN their destra'vo minintuïn and de-↑ PLEASURES, AS THE HEAVENS ARE velop commercial relations. Na- STUDDED WITH STARS, WHEREVER THE tionalist spokesmen, have again CONDITIONS OF EXISTENCE ARE UN-

SOPHISTICATED.-W. R. Greg. · and again made it clear that, on that basis, foreign interests aro Trade which is to be welcome. successful, however, to foreigner

of Saturday's Telegraph, in which and Chinese alike, must be render-

In the fro? And someone cuts, La Argentium, the world-famdasan allusion was made to Mary the feet of bathers.

Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and ed as free as possible from artifi-Spanish dancer, arrived here on Founder of Christian Science. their hands when raking the firo cial restrictions. and obstacles. the President Pierce from Manila. A study of recent developments She is to give a final performance will show that the Powers have at the Theatre Royni to-night. been most sympathetically dispos- ed to China in the matter of tari | revision. It is therefore natural to expect some reciprocal demons- tration of goodwill. Not only is there a danger that the new acale will be rendered nugatory by the addition" of extra Import taxes under another name, but there is at the moment no evidence that

"As we are Informed, Mrs. Eddy the Chinese Government, intenda

A notice to quit referred to at. did not, at any time after 1866, be regularising taxation generally

live in the use of any drug as a Bow County Court was-"Got out curative agent in connexion with of my house. I hate the sight of country. throughout the

the practice of Christian Science. your ugly old face and the powder Compton put the foreign business

After due consideration Mr. T. Nor did she, at any time after she on it."

Scientist, a Christian man's complaint in a nutshells. Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon became

Two musicians faced when he protested against the Magistracy on Saturday, sentenced either use a drug or allow one to reckless and arbitrary imposition a Chinese to two months hard be used for her, except as sho em- other at Clerkenwell County Court,. „.

labour for being in possession of a ployed in a few Instances, an and Mr. Registrar Friend remark- of local taxes, which ure continu knife on the Cheung Sha Wan anaesthetic for the purpose of tem-ed-You are not in harmony, but

discord. You are out of tune. of pornry relief from extreme pain. Road during the early hours

the Shoreditch, ally varied and changed.. Such a

Dr. Smith, "That she acted consistently with morning. When the policy amounts to sheer short- Thursday

case originally came before the her teaching is shown by her slate-Coroner, to a witness who lived in sightedness, for not only are Court, his Worship, after hearingment about dentistry and surgery Broke Road-That is rather a in the Christian Science Sentinel significant name. I hope it does the the evidence reserved judgment. the taxes prejudicial to

for December 6, 1900, and in the not always mean what it sounds. authorities and tho mer-

Much sympathy will be felt for Christian Selence Journal for Janu-like.

the paragraph in chants alike, but they

Mr. M. Pinguet for the heavy ary, 1901, and

[A headmaster suggests that anaesthetic (Science and Health, sult in a serious hold-up of trade bereavement which he has suffer our textbook on the use of an

p. 404). As in a degree pertinent, when so many distinguished men It must be obvious that if taxationed as a result of the death of his were made uniform, under the ab-wife, which took place at the it is to be remembered that the tell us at school speech days that French Hospital this morning, Mastor himself momentarily felt a they were always bottom of the solute control of the Central Gov-It was only on the 16th instant sense of separation from his divine form we can hardly say our educa foreign that the deceased lady gave birth source, for he cried out, My God, tional system is all it ought to be.] ernment, Chinese and business men would know exactly to a daughter. The funeral takes my God, why hant thou foresaken where they were, with the result place to-morrow, the cortege pass-me? but he never abandoned his

ing the Monument at 10 a.m.

fidelity. to divine Principle. that trade would flourish, Noth-

Neither did Mrs. Edily."-Yours, ing kills trade more than ancer-

W. II. ADLER.

For the benefit of your readers, cut.

Bury them? That's all vory 1 shall be glad if you will kindly publish the following statement, re-wall but you'd be sure to pay the cently made by the Christian penalty when you weeded the The Banvard Musical Comedy Selence Board of Directors in the garden. Company will give a farewell per- Christian Science Sentinel:

Some suggest giving them to "Because of uggressive pró- formance at the Star Theatre to- night at 9.15. The programme, paganda, apparently circulated to natives, who make useful knives "Review of Revues," is composed discredit Mrs. Eddy and to induce with them. But they would soon of the most popular numbers in the belief that she abandoned her own have more than enough knives to- teaching, only through radical wipe the white races off the face repertoire.

reliance on Truth can scientific of the earth.

power bo realized." The coldest day in January healing

The only solution to the problem was the 3rd, when the thermome- (Selence and Health with Key to seems to be to have all men when showed $2.2 degrees. The the Scriptures, p. 167), we deem they die buried with their razor reading was 52.7 on the 31st, it timely to make the following blades, however, and never rose. above statement:

The warmest 6 on that day. days were tho 14th and 16th, when 74.4 degrees were register

Hongkong Telegraph.tainty regarding taxation.

MONDAY FED. 25. 1929.

TRADE OBSTACLES.

Mr. ed.

If a real national' tariff were enforced, the result would be all to the advantage of the Govern- ment, by an inercase in and rego- larisation of, its ravenues, whilst it would mean nutold relief to con merce now struggling to keep alive. In promulgaling the new Although the speech by the tariff, the National Government Chairman of the Hongkong and tacitly agreed to abolish likin and Shanghai Banking Corporation on other irregular imposts in the near Saturday was not unduly opilmis future. We still await some sign tic in character as far as the pre. of that undertaking being put into sent situation in China la concern-effect. Until this issue is dispos ed, it contained many tributes toe of, the dawn of prosperous

times will not be witnessed,"

Altantic Flying.

There is promise of some very | etc., novel and attractive features at the dancing displays to be given by Christian Science Committee on Miss Violet Capell's pupils at the Publication for Hongkong. Queen's Theatre on Wednesday at

p.m. and at the Star Theatre on Saturday at 9 p.m. The rehearsal yesterday showed that a really fine programme has been arranged. Part proceeds are to go to the London Hospital. Tickets are $3, $2 and $1.

7:

to

NORMA TALMADGE.

BEAUTIFUL STAR IN BIG PRODUCTION.

new

The A. D. C. gave another very

Unexcelled acting, sweeping fine presentation of "On Approval"

lavish production and perfect direc- night, in the presence of a large tion combine to make "The Woman at the Theatre Royal on Saturday story of love, intrigus and sacrifice, Disputed," Norma Talmadge's audience. The play went with delightful swing from start splendidly interpreted. At the tertainment according to a

York film-critic-Directed-by- finish, all the characters being newest screen picture, splendid en- close, numerous floral tributes were handed up. The final performance Henry King and Sam Taylor, "The takes place to-morrow night, when Woman Disputed," a continental there should again be a big "house" story laid in the early days of the World War, presents a notable cast to witness this really delightful in support of the stir. The story play.

opens in a gay Austrian town be- fore the war. Two young officers Russian in the Austrian and uries, form a real affection for a girl whose life up until the time she meets them is a sordid one. She has been a woman of caprice, but under her maak of sophistica

EXCHANGE RATES.

the efforts of those who are seek- ing to bring an era of peace and prosperity to the country. The achievements of the Nation- alist Party in having unified the

The experimental flight of the nation were applauded and it was U. S. Army plane Question Mark, freely recognised that a spirit of which beat all endurance records at Paris

Los Angeles last month by means Geneva progress is manifest. Such criti- of a system of re-fuelling in the Berlin cismes na were uttered were sound-air, has opened up new possibilitics Oslo

for long-distance flying, which it Helsingfors Iy based, and there can be nothing did not attempt, and the system Is Athons

It Buenos Aires Breasonable in the plea that de-soon to be put to practical use. finite steps should be taken to put is announced that within the next Hongkong. into effect the various schemes four months a new attempt on the New York Atlantic will be made by Colonel Amsterdam which the Government has adopt-Fitzmaurice and Captain Kochl, Stockholm ed on paper. The paying of due two of the heroes of the Bremen Vienna flight. On this occasion, they will Madrid

Bucharest regard to obligations undertaken, endeavour to fly not only from Ger- Bombay and the proper safeguarding of many to New York but back again, foreign rights, were amongst the hitherto undreamed of perform- ance, and brought within the points stressed, in which con- bounds of possibility without mere Copenhagen nexion very timely advice was recklessness by the development of Prague offered. All who sympathise with the system of re-fuelling in flight. Lisbon

The greatest problem, which has Rio Chinese aspirations must realise faced all would-be Allantle fliers in Shanghai the hamensity of the task lying before those at the head of affairs, and it is gratifying to note that that point was made clear by Mr. Compton in the course of his speech.

Yokohama Brussels Milan

London, Feb. 24.

.124,276 25,235 20.446

cach

Bohold Sir Thomas Blank, M.P., A leading light of industry.

Now would you ever think that.

ho

Had been a dunce at school? Why rumour has. It that next

усаг

He'll probably be made a peer. Pray, can his "Hond" have been

sincere

In calling him a fool?

And here Is Admiral Belay, Who has the nerve to up and say That, speaking in a general way,

He was esteemed an ass. And General Buster swells with,

prido

To think how masters would

deride

His brains who always occupied.

The bottom of the class.

In vain their teachers' time was

Apent.

I

We, wiser after the event, Know, when he found his proper

bent, Each lad was not a dud. But mantera, sure, who kicked

awny The pearls which right before

them Iny,

Like sop's cock, must own to-

day

*

Their name, alas! is mud!

.19.19

tion there burns the light of ro-

•

.192

formation. The trio is happy to:

"A threepenny fare, please."

The conductor handed a ticket

376 gether until both men realize they 47.11/50 love the girl, then with the out-

.1/11% break of war comes separation, the to the angular-looking female, and 4.86 9/32 girl's acceptance of one of the men, held out his palm. There was a

,12.11% the

ahattering of friendships, shrill jingle like a bunch of keys, 18.16 hatreda and the defeated lover's and then- .34.54 opportunity for revenge. Many "'Ere, what's this?" In his .31.41 thrilling and exciting events lead hand lay a little pile of farthings. .813% to a most unusual climax.

.1/6

.1/10.5/110

.34.045 Misa M... Waits, M. A.; will

02.656 18.20

deliver a lecture at the Education

.163 Society, Hongkong University, at .109.13/105 pm on Tuesday, the subject 6.29/30 being The Wandering Scholars 2/64 of the Middle Ages." The lecture -British Wireless. in the Union Assembly Room.

51

COMMON

COMMON ERROR

· IN BRIDGE

AND HOW TO CORRECT THEM

the past has been concerned with Silver (spot and forward)...26.8/10 is open to the public, and will be taking on sufficient petrol to pro- vide a margin of safety without the. machine. overweighting Failure to meet these.conditions satisfactorily has been the cause of several disasters. The Junkers triple-engined machine in which Koch and Fitzmaurice intend to make their now attempt will take near Berlin with off from a lake comparative little fuel, will take on supplies over the great German metropolie, will fly to Lisbon where the tanks will be re-filled by the same methods, and yet a third fill- ing will be arranged for over the in regard to the irregular taxation Azorea should adverse winds of merchandise, This is one of render this necessary. The great- the worst features of the situation est interest will be taken in the ex-

ploft. It seems to

That conditions in China are, In the main, better to-day than they have been for many years cannot be disputed, but in some respects they show no improve ment. Especially is this the case

to-day, and it is one which is mak- ing its effects felt all over the country. Mr. Compton was able

revolutionise

all previous ideas of transoceanic flight, bringing Transatlantic travel by aeroplane once more within the scope of development for com- to show that the recovery of mercial purposes. The machine Hongkong's trade has been ham- will carry wireless, equinned with floats, and, of stifl, greater im- portance, is triple-engined, thus reducing by an appreciable margin. the dangers of a forced descent. The prospects of success are high. The big factor, the vagaries of the elements, is an uncertain quantity,

pered through this factor, whilst he also spoke of fresh imposts being 'continually imposed by the various regional authorities in the Yangtazo Valley, without method

by w.w.wentworth

DUCK

Worth (Dummg)---

AQ788

[South (Doolarer)=== BAJL AKQ

The Bidding:-South bids

or warning, to the great dlaloca. though it would seem to be render-trump. All pass.

ed less hazardous by the establish-

"There's twelve of them; quite correct," piped the lady with a. deflant air.

"Haven't you, anything else, mum? I can't take these."

"Nonsense, conductor," chimed in an elderly man in the next seat. The coins are legal tender, and the lady is perfectly within her rights. You can't refuse them."

The conductor was about to reply, but thought better of it. With a baffled glare he slipped the money into his pocket. "Any more · fares, please?”

"Publie Library," said the man who had just spoken. He hold out a sixpence. The boll of the |tickot puncher tinkled.

"Threepence change, air; legal

The Error:-Declarer plays 2 tender!" of diamonds and finesses Queen of Into the waiting hand the con- diamonds and then plays Ace of ductor slipped twelve farthings, diamonds. Declarer makes his contract but sacrifices game.

+

To-day's Dog Story-A reader,

The Correct Method:-Declarer observes the following sure win-writes: "I have a wire-haired nora-Ace of spades, Ace of terrier, Corporal Roberts, Bobby hearts, King of hearts, Queen of for short, and my next door hearts, Ace of clubs and Ace of neighbours have one called 'Clip- diamonds, or a total of six tricks. per. The two are very good friende unless Bobby is near To frame, three more tricks are when Clipper has a bone, when the required. These extra tricks may be made from the diamond suit latter always goes for him

"Our frionda called the other by playing as follows: duck the first trick and when on the lead night, accompanied by Clipper, again finesse Queen of diamonds. much to Bobby's indignation, so The remaining diamonds will in Clipper was put outside in the all probability be winners: porch, to which there are glass The Principle:-When holding deora. Bobby regarded him Aco, Queen and three small cards thoughtfully, and going off to the

;

of a suit in dummy, and two cards kitchen fetched a bone, deliberate-

tion of trade. This is a matterment of a filling-base, so to speak, Deciding the Play-West loads) of that suit in closed hand, or vicely showed it to his friend (7) which the National Government at the Azores. The German flight 8 of hearts. South takes with Ace versa, four tricks may be made at through the glass door, and then will commence with the best wishes of hearts. What card should now no-trump play by ducking the lay down and commenced to eat it must take up if it expects to merit of all who are interested in aviation. be played and how?

first trick.

in front of him "

J.