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STRANGE BEGGAR

PARTNERSHIP.

RED WAX USED TO MAGNIFY WOUND.

LIMBLESS "ATHLETE.”

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

BUSINESS MEN AT WORK IN PLUS FOURS.

A BAD EXAMPLE, SAYS NOTED EMPLOYER.

CORRESPONDENCE.

The Water-supply.

[To The Editor of Hongkong Telegraph.]

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1929.

COCKTAIL TO BE MADE

AN OUTLAW.

CONVENTION OF HARVARD CLUBS.

Idea

He Very Ja! POWELLS

Shady, moonlit lanes, Where two lovers can indulge in innocent kisses without prying eyes looking on, "should be a recognized insti- crowded areas in England," says tation in London and other over- Rev. J. Shepherd of Islington Chapel.

Addressing about 2,500 delegaten at the anguni conference of the

Cincinnati, Apr. 30. There will not be any liquor at Rotary International Association of Bir-Varlous methods have the functions of the Associated Har Great Britain, at Bournemouth been suggested for the best way vard Clubs when they meet here on Mr. V. G. Crittall of the Crittal out of our water difficulties. It May 23 and 24. Even old-time The attention of many residents Manufacturing must have been drawn to a strange spoke on the necessity of paying not sufficient water avaliable with the customary convivial toast.

Company, Ltd., appears to me, that stuce there friendships will not be renewed "can an engaged couple be alone in "Where, for example," he asks, partnership between two mendi-attention to the conditions of the for keeping the whole population cants which has been in evidence workers in industry.

These two ideals form a part of

an overcrowded place like London? out of the terrible dangers of a the unpritten plans which Lucien in the street and are unfortunate water famine, viz. epidemies, Wilson, chairman of the executive enough to be seen, the girl is If by any chance they dare to 'kins diseases, great suffering and uncommittee making arrangements marked as a bad woman and the only natural way out of our dif- Greve, former president of the Aso described as obviously going rest amongst the population, the for the gathering, and Charles T. ficulties would be to supply suf-abelated Harvard Clubs, are work- to the devil."

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In the streets for some consider- "I do not want,” he said, "to able time past.

introduce into England what Mr. One of the beggars, who is Ford has done in America. Not without arms or legs, was often more than 50 per cent, of our men sech being rolled along the streets could stand the pace which Mr. by his companion, who, on his Ford has set." part, exhibited a deformed leg and ocensionally howled to draw the attention of the passers-by,

They have succeeded in creating a nuisancy that the police such were at length constrained to take nction..

Mr. Critial described juvenile la- bour as uneconomic, and nationally a confounded misance-(ughter) going to work in plus fours on and said he regarded employers Saturdays as a bad example,

Bargains With Workers. Ho favoured.

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ficient water

from outside, bying out.

The majority of gossips, tha minister says, have pauta tlint well for that reason, "let ie who is might be kept under cover. And without sin cast the first stond."

It is up to public officials, Rev. Shepherd thinks, to set aside cer- tain lanes where lovers "can talk naturally together, hold hands and certainly welcome the time when maybe kiss each other. I would

the parks and the city itself." every overcrowded aron has its acknowledged lovers' lane-both in

ing an Important tie, were greatly The other day two golfers, play- annoyed by a slow couple in front of them, game.

obviously new to the

At one hole there was a parti- cularly long wait. One of the offending couple fairway

dawdled on the while his companion) rough. At length the waiting industriously in the couple on the tee could contain their impatience no longer.

chartered lighters, Intyre stenmers The Cincinnati Harvard Club is and junks at any cost to the acting upon the presumption. thpt Government, without further there is no such thing as intoxicat delay. The distribution could being liquor in so far as an Ameri- done from a great number of newean citizen is edocerned. tanks, to be erected rapidly by

"It is ridiculous to believe that Acting Sub-Inspector S. C.

workmen working day and night any Harvard man would deliberate Saunders came upon the two men

in shifts to complete them as soon ly break the law of the land," Mr. yesterday in Wellington Street

A factory are between 18 and 60. humanly possible.. Water to of liberty and the Associated Har- Greve stated. "Law is the essence while they were operating to a fair

A five-day week.

the floating and the waterfront Payment for holidays, and

population could also be distribui-In observance both by example vard Clubs feel a responsibility in number of onlookers, and decided

ed direct from the water-carrying and effort." to take them into custody. While

Payment by resulta. ordering two chairs with a view that he never regretted having,

Mr. Crittal told the delegates vessels by a suitable arrangement, "Betrayer of the Crimson." to taking them to the

A now type of water tap could al- Central made. bargains with trades union so be introduced all over Hongkong, the Volstead Act is a betrayer of "A Harvard man who violates Police Station, a man suddenly |ists.. darted out from the crowd and in

Lo close tightly and automatically the Crimson, as well as of his coun- Mr. Frank Hodges unid that what the moment the hand is withdrawn try," Mr. Greva added. "The ab- the twinkling of

a31 eye, occurred last week between leaders from it. It is the opinion of many surdity is that any alumnus or out the armless man, with

amaz-of employers and employed was an that such automatic self-closing Sider would conceive of the 1929 ing agility, elambered on historical event of the first magni- water taps should have been in meeting of the Associated Harvard the other'a back, And they tude. both made off. They were, how

troduced in Hongkong years ago, is Clubs lending itself to violation of "I believe all our troubles usual- there can be no doubt that they law. Liquor does not exist so far ever, not so agile that the Sub-ly start in the workshop," he add-will bring about a very consider-as the Harvard men are concern- Inspector could not overhaul them, ed. "That is where Russia makes able saving of water by inclining ed on May 23 and 24.. Our prids and the nun who had come to the its meleus, She just subsidises the water consumer assistance of the armless one, was the few workmen's wages in the least possible amount of water to lernte 11."

to use the in the larvard stamp will not to- then made to marry his companion workahon, where cells are establish- to the Station, The other mendi-ed out of which will emerge, the ing the self-closing tap open.

save his time required for keep- No penalties and regulations are cant was also arrested.

germs of international revolution.

going to be announced, but when "It is a gratifying thought that

All street fountains should be they will understand that the Har the alumni arrive in Cincinnati we are going to enter into a long immediately provided with water vard stamp upon them is also signi- with a cheerful smile "Oh, he's men were charged.

period of industrial peace. Not taps of a much bigger diameter, "lese man was kept below in the are far too British to accept peace the water could be served

The that there will be no trouble, ive to increase the speed with which ficant of American leadership and got his ball all right," he replied exemplary citizenship. The only blandly. "He'a. looking for his cells, to be deported at the first for that type. (Laughter).

gut force to be utilized in insuring club." opportunity, but the other two

through them to the endless that this meeting will be dry is "But I hope, as the result of this queues of tired-children, servants, nopeal to the responsibilities and men were charged with begging. new tendency in industrial

Sub-Inspector Field said all ganisation, that the day is not far workers compelled to spend long. Cincinnati committee thinks that and unfortunate pride of the name Harvard. The who were Ningpe distant when industrial lenders-weary hours awaiting their turn is suficient to insure the absence Chinese, were in a partnership.workers and employers-will have which appeared to

the waterfountain, robbed of of liquors. have been a au industrial parliament.". profitable one, from the fact that

their seant hours of rest and sleep. Yours., etc.,

A. SERVER.

There was a sequel before Major

C. Willson, this morning when the

three men,

a sum of $2.15 was found by the police in their possession.

He said that it was a part of their "game" that while one was being trundled along the streets. the other would raise his volee and yell as if in dire agony. At the. approach of the police, a third man who had remained in the elling would dart in and attempt to take the armless man away on his buck.

The officer mentioned that the man who was trundling his com- panion along exhibited a súre, which he painted over with red wax to give it a frightful-looking

appearance.

· DARING DAYLIGHT

ROBBERY.

ARMED MEN RANSACK SAFE:

or-housewives

A brief account of a daring daylight robbery, during the

course of which a revolver was

produced, is contained in this inorning's police reports.

77, Des Voeux Road West, first Loung King-cho, accountant, No, floor, occupied by the Leun Yick Hing tabacco, firm, made a report After Sub-Inspector Saunders to the effect that yesterday morn had given evidence, his Worshiping, at a quarter to twelve he was imposed a fine of $5, or seven days, sitting alone at the office when un each of the two defendants.

AMAZING CRICKET

SCORING.

(Continued from Page 1.)

SURREY VICTORY,

A Close Struggle With Northants.

After a very close first inninga, Surrey defeated Northants by 179 runs at the Oval.

Surrey balting first made 197, to which Northants replied with 170, In their second innings, Surrey made 360 for 6 wickets (declared) and Northants were dismissed for 214 runs, P. G. H. Fender, the Surrey captain, bowled magnifi- ciently in this innings taking 8 wickets for 74 runs.

three men entered.

They intimated they wished to pay a bill, but one of them sudden- ly produced It revolver and demanded the keys of the safe. Leung King-chu, in face of the revolver threat, produced the keys after which he was bound and gagged.

The robbers succeeded in obtain ing a sum of $750, after which they decamped.

The matter was not reported to the police until shortly after two o'clock in the afternoon, so that the robbers had between two and; three hours in which to escape.

STATE FUNERAL OF

SUN YAT-SEN.

ALL COMMERCIAL LIFE IN SHANGHAI STOPPED.

Shanghai, Jung J. All official, commercial and fin- ancial activities in Shanghat are suspended to-day, while ali business-houses and places of The Sussex bowling was severe-musement are closed, as a mark

THREE WELSH CENTURIES.

Sussex Bowling Severely Thrashed.

ly thrashed in their match against of respect to the late Dr. Sun

representative Welsh

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which was drawn.

team,

Yat-sen, whose State Funeral in Nanking is taking place to-day-

The game was pinyed at Brigh- |Our Own Correspondent.

ton and Sussex batted first. The county eleven were dismissed for 294.

Wales responded with the huge acore of 655 runs for 6 wickets. No fewer than three individual centurier were included, Hills

ORDINANCES PASSED

HIS MAJESTY'S APPROVAL.

The Gazelle notifies that His

making 120 (not out), Bell scoring Majesty the King has not been 157, and Lord Aberdare in a fine advised to exercise his power of display of hitting, contributing disallowance with respect to the 134.

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Sussex gave an excellent display in their second innings, storing 287 runs for 3 wickets, giving them a Inad of 26 runs with seven wickets in hand. Bowley, scored 107.

Scores:

Sussex: 294 and 287 for 3. Wales: 555 for 6 wickets

(decd.).

WARWICKSHIRE'S WIN. Century for L. E. S. Wyatt. Warwickshire defeated Kent by an innings and 50 runs, making 485 runs in their first innings, and dismissing. Kent for 222 and 213. R. E. S. Wyatt made 146 (not out) for Warwickshire, Reuter.

following Ordinances:---

Ordinance No. 3 of 1929.-An Ordinance to amend the law relating to the taxation of tobacco.

Ordinance No. 4 of 1929,--An Ordinanca to amend the Watchmen Ordinance, 1928..

The May number of the Yellow Dragon is out. In addition to all the usual features it contains a full report of the annual dinner of the Q.C.O.B.A. and letters regard- Ing a scholarship offered by Mr. Lo Cheung-ahlu in memory of his late wife..

One case, each of small pox, diphtheria and typhoid, all Chin- Omcer of Health. ese, are reported by the Medical

THE ADVANCE ON WUCHOW.

Drinking Disrupts Business,

They are two reasons why the cocktail is an outlaw, according to the local executive committee. The first is that drinking, far from ad- gisting the meeting, tends to dia- rupt the routine of business, An alumni body should be more than "CANTON TROOPS' NEARING prevalent, important considerations a drinking club; but if drinking is

are impeded, the Cincinnatians be. lieve.

THEIR ORJECTIVE.

There is no news of importance

The second reason is that Har- to hand to-day regarding the Can-ard men regard it as n sacred | example to observe,'all law `and to tonese advance on Wuchow,

It is known that the Cantonese in his efforts to increase the effec- co-operate with President Hoover troops are still advancing and are tiveness of the Eighteenth Amend- drawing hearer to their objective, ment, as well as of all other laws. every day.

The Kwangai troops are still in the efforts of Col. C. O. Sherrill, This, attitude is in accord with occupation of the city, but it is city manager, to enlist the support expected that they may leave of prominent citizens and organiza- almost at any moment.

tions in setting examplea in citizen-

II.M.S. Moorhen left Canton ship. for the West River this morning. Our Own Correspondent.

senrched

"Why don't you help your friend to find his ball?" one shouted in- dignantly.

The idle golfer in front turned

Wife at Willseden-In moments me all over the place. of excitement my husband throws Woman at Bow County Court- A lodger has some rights, even though she sleeps in the bath-

room,

"Straight walking is not a eri- terion as to whether a man is drunk or not."A doctor at Wood

Green.

Woman at Willesden-I only make a profit of la, id, a day by letting, and my husband says that

fective about some things, but not ought to be enough to keep me.

"A woman's memory may be de about her household furniture," said the Official. Receiver at the Bangor Bankruptcy Court.

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Willesden Magistrate to two and toss:-"Which will you do? boys charged with playing pitch Go to prison for three months or pay a fine of $25 each?" One of trate "Very the boys:"Neither, sir." Magis- with a caution."

well. Dismissed

Some more howlers taken from examination papers:

To collect fumes of sulphur hold deacon over the end of the tube. Double dealing is when you buy something wholesale to sell_retail, The chief work of the British in Egypt since 1880 has been the extermination of the sphinxes.

The Rev. Russell H. Bready, pastor of the Trinity Methodista, Episcopal Church in the downtown section, has been working with Five now Guy buses, each capable lenders of gatherings at the lead- of holding 20 passengers, are reing hotels in obtaining pledges to placing the existing buses on the gerve the Constitution and has route now being maintained by the been successful in securing co- Aberdeen Kaifong Motor-Bus Cam operation on a number of occasions. pany between Hongkong and Stan ley.

The Kent, flagship of Vico-. The Hon. Treasurer of the St. Admiral A. K. Waistell in, ti leave John Ambulance Brigade begs to China for recommissioning in acknowledge the receipt of the England on March 15, 1931, and following donation to Brigade not in Murch, 1930, as was pre- Funds Mr. Choy Chong, $50. viously announced..

"Now, then, let's make this western scene convincing.”

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(Sealing-waz red is announced as the fashionable 'colour.)

If ardently you long to be

Well in the mode, my Mabel, Take pattern by the things you

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Upon your writing-table, You'll be from critical attacks Safe as the Bank or safer, Sporting a dress like scaling-

wax,

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A figure like a wafer.

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Sandy exploughman, had joined the army and now committed the unpardonable sin of sauntering on to his first parade while the rest of the battalion were about half- way through it,

Like a shot from a gun the Re- gimental Sergeant-Major placed himself in the path of the erring one and demanded an explanation. "Ach, it's naething at a', man,' responded Sandy genially: "Ah slept in,"

The manner in which the "Ro- gimental" insisted angrily on fur ther details fostered a glimmer of belief in Sandy's bruin that a sin of omission had been 'committed.

"Weel, mister," said Sandy, "when I woke up Ah had fuist ten minutes to dress in."

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"Ten minutes!" snarled the Re- gimental Sergeant-Major, "why I can dress castly in that time!".

Sandy shifted his weight un- easily from one leg to the other. and pondered deeply,

"That micht be true enough,"

he replied innocently, "but Ah wash,'

MAY 30 RIOT ECHO.

SENTENCES PASSED BY SHANGHAI COURT,

Shanghal, May 81.' The Provisional Court moted out sentences of from ten days' impri sonment to three months, on fifteen May 30 rioters, reprimanding and releasing two girls-Our Own Corresponding.

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