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MOTHER-IN-LAW PROBLEM.

YOUNG WOMAN ADMITS A

SERIOUS CHARGE.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1930.

TEACHING IN BRITISH

ISLES.

TRIBUTES TO A GREAT PROFESSION.

POOR PERSONS' DIVORCE.

UNUSUAL APPLICATION BY

THE LAW SOCIETY.

Letters written by a man to his wife before instituting divorce proceedings were referred to in the Divorce Court on Feb. 2. be- fore Lord Merrivale. The matter arose during the hearing, summons which had been adjourn doubtless into Court in a case listed as;

"To the members of the hardest worked, the least advertised, the worst paid, and the most richly MALICIOUS ATTEMPT.

rewarded profession." Thus Maj. Ian Hay Boith, schoolmaster and The underlying motive for a novelist, dedicated his delightful young married woman causing book, "The Lighter Side of School her mother-in-law to take Lysol | Life." There

are

of a

Mr. J. Whyatt, for the Law So- ciety, applied for the discharge of

Was hinted at by Detective teachers throughout the world"Pink v. Pink" Inspector Fallon, before Mr. who would heartily indorse his Whyte Smith at the Kowloon definition of their profession, and, Magistracy this morning, when in Britain at least, there has been the case of a woman who admitted a constant succession of able men a charge of maliciously attempt- and women willing to dedicate ing to injure her hubsand's themselves to #life lived for mother by causing her to take young people. Lysol was again montioned before his Worship.

The defendant was remanded for medical observation and on her re-appearance it was stated that the doctor pointed out that while there were no obvious signs of insanity, the prison did not allow sufficient acope for the observation of female inmates and it was suggested that the defendant be sent to the Govern- ment Civil Hospital.

His Worship pointed out that the relatives were evidently not vindictive and were willing to allow her to return to the house. The father-in-law agreed to accept the woman's return. but expressed the fear that she might subsequently run away or commit suicide.

Detective Inspector Fallon in- timated that the trouble had apparently arisen through dis- agreement between the two couples. Even at Home, said the officer, fathers-in-law and mothers in-law did not always agree with their children and they were the

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cause of a lot of the trouble. suggested that the parents and the children should live separate- ly.

The defendant was bound aver behaviour for a to be of good period of one year and ordered to

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LOCAL RADIO.

CHINESE GLEE CLUB AT

THE STUDIO.

An attractive concert from the studio by the Chinese Gleo Club is a feature of to-day's wireless pro- gramme to be broadcast by ZBW. on a wavelength of 355 actres.

The complete programme is given below.

TO-DAY'S WANTS.

25 WORDS.

.$1.00, (81.50 If Not Prepaid.)

The following replies have been received:

544, 545, 547, 650, 556, 566,.593, 695, 598, 618, 684, 639, 642, 647, 650, 655,

SITUATIONS WANTED.

SITUATIONS WANTED-European seeks situation as storoman or time- keeper. No objection to Outports. Write Box No. 654, "Hongkong Telegraph."

WANTED.

WANTED. -Bathing HUT (Main- land). Advertiser wishes to rent or pay for share bathing hut or matshed 1030. Box No. 652, "Hongkong Telegraph."

5.00 pm. European programme of Victor records by courtesy of Messrs. Mautric and Company

Lave--Fox Trot, (Sidney Clarke Oscar Levant), and Love (Your Spell is Everywhere)-Fox Trot," (Elsie Janis-Edmund Goulding. Victor Arden-Phil Ohman and a Poor Persons' Certitlente which

Their Orkestra. had been granted to Pink to en-"Molly-Waltz," (Edmund Goulding- able him to bring a divorce suit Dan Dougherty)., against his wife. The ground for Ted Florito and his Orchestra. the application was that certain "Alone in the Rain-Fox Trot," During this century a growing letters written by Pink to his wife (Edmund Goulding-Dan Dougherty). Coon-Sanders Orchestra. unity of idents among teachers of had been discovered since the pro- varying types, and willingness to ceedings for divorce had been be-"All that I'm Asking is Sympathy

Waltz." (Joc Burke-Benny Davis). act as members of an organized gun.

Ted Weens and Orchestra. profession, have resulted in a The letters were described by "To be forgotten-Waltz, relatively immense rise in the Mr.

(Irving Berlin), Whyatt as showing con-

Wayne King and his Orchestra.graph." salaries; the writer has seen on clusively that at one time Pink

"Cross Your Fingers-Fox Trot," the same staff a young, graduate and his wife were conspiring to Swanstrom-Davis-Coots), and "May enlisted under the Burnham scale deceive the Court. They

I Say I Love You' Fox. Trot," receiving five times the salary of brought to the notice of the Law Benny Davis-d. Fred Coots). another of 40 years' experience. Society, who agreed with the sol. But even now the remuneration citors that they were justified in offered a teacher is very modest, applying to the Court for the dis- and compels him to seek the re-charge of the certificate and to be conduct ward of his work in realma higher relieved of the further and nobler, for which the only of the case. qualification is nobility of heart and mind.

The teacher who has the true teacher's gift for sympathy with less enlightened natures, and who pupils, and their regards his parents, as friends to be cherished and served through life, will find that he has entered into king's treasuries and queen's gardens. Like John Wesley, he will have the world for his parish, and live in a

alm whose boundaries are the five continents and the seven seas.

His Privilege.

The teacher has also the privi lege, granted to but few to-day. of living among those whose in- terests are intellectual and artistic, some three and of having for unables one to travel, read, paint, months a year the leisure which write or enjoy the quiet pleasures

sign a bond of $200 to come for sentence if called upon.

On the suggestion of Betective Inspector Fallon, the parties were sent over to the Secretariat fir Chinese Affairs,

FISH FROM THE SKY.

of the home,

His or her working days will be crowded and exacting; it is a ques- La any task makes such de- mands un sheer personal energy as does school teaching, especially when this is combined with out- dor activities. To capture the beart of youth, one must live in tune with its boundless love of action, and there is little or no leisure for the teacher during the boof term. The reward, how- Fish-showers, ranging from the Roman Empire to the tremendous; as Gen. Sir

TAKEN FROM THE SEA BY A WHIRLWIND AND DROPPED.

in date

Robert Baden-Powell says. one

present day, have been the subjeConstantly renews one's own youth of special research by Dr. E. W. Gudver, who considers that there

are about 71 more or les authen- records of this

ticated

menon.

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caring for the rising genera

It is no small privilege to live amid the hopefulness, pon- tout and overflowing good will of oung people.

"There is no profession in which a man's

considered as virtues. mora levers, have so much pur- || chase," said McClure of Mill Hill, who had set aside the possibility of a brilliant career at the 'bar to become a schoolmaster, and whọ declared at the end that, could he have his life again, be would aguin Great plagues or disasters were devote it to teaching. The teacher generally associated in the who can become what Dr. Morton Middle Ages with such events, but of Leeds has aptly called a "boy- the real explanation. appears to man" (or, mutalis mutandis, a

Two fresh instaures have cently been added to Dr. Findger's list, une in May, 1906, when leg gathered at Rhode Island. and sold fisher by the paiful, and an other in May, 1929, when a cotton planter i North Carolina was alarmed to find hundreds of smad, fishes on a newly-planted plo!.

be more simple. Fish are some-girl-woman) has an unparalled times picked up

togel her water by an unusual gule or whirlwind, and when

with opportunity to uplift the thought

were

Discharging the certificate Lord Merrivale said that it would be

scandalous thing if solicitors were required, arainst their own judgment, to persevere with an application for divorce when such transactions had been disclosed.

HONOURED.

Mr. E Ralphs, Assistant Commissioner of the SL. John Ambulance Brigade in Hongkong, who was yester day invested with the in- signia of Kuight of the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem.

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intellectual weakness, and call- ing to mind the old schoolroom, they will think 'It was good for us to be there. Fur unknown to

there were therein three! tabernacles-one for us, one for our schoolmaster, and one fort Him Who is the friend of all children, and the Master of all schoolmasters."

a models of mankind. Through the the wind medium of teaching, and by the drops, the fish pari company from experiences of the school journey: the Christian education of young The teacher who is faithful in the clouds, and descend to carth. bike or trek, he or she can sow

Fish-showers are therefore of a broadcast the seeds of interna-people will have the greatest of all rewards, for he will find that similar nature to "red rain," which, tional friendship.

he is indeed taught of God. is sand picked up from the Sahara or some other desert, and subse quently deposited on some far dis- tant country.

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ANCIENT SWEDISH

CONVENT.

ST. BRIDGETS CELEBRATES 500TH ANNIVERSARY.

What Boyhood Hay.

Has

Dr. Morton has written in his "Hike and Trek:" "The signifi- cance of our foreign treks, from the point of view of international friendship and good will cannot be overestimated. boyhood no charm to save the Juture manhood of the race from the lion-spirit of hate that goes scurvily about seeking whom he may devour? We believe it has.

boyhood has happiness. And the world catches these things and radiates them back to us, so that there is called forth that fellow- feeling and generous impulse which helps both sides to see the best in the other.”

The highest reward will always came to the teacher who cares most wisely for the spiritual

The ancient Swedish convent of

Boyhood is generous. Vadstena, the headquarters of the Boyhood has ideals. Boyhood has famous saint.. St. Bridget, or sense of humour. Above all, Sancta Birgitta, as she is called in Sweden, celebrated its 500th anniversary on February 16 this year. The convent was consecrat- ed in honour of St. Bridget in 1430, and a solemn vesper service will be held to commemorate the event. St. Bridget and her devoted and pious husband, Ulv Gudmarsson, after a joint pilgrimage to Santi-

di Compostella formed the growth of his pupils. If in any plan to build

convent at country the teaching profession Vadstena, beautifully situated at fails to progress, or to secure its the picturesque Swedish lake rightful place in the community, Vettern.

one may feel sure that it has for- The Swedish king., Magnus rotten that, as a former head- Eriksson, and his queen, Blanks, master of Eton has written, if a gave a large, donation of royal boy is not dally coming to know estates and valuable church orna- God, the whole process is a failure. ments for the purpose, but the Striving to emphasize this fact building work went on for about before an audience of London sixty years before the magnificent teachers, Stanley Baldwin, when edifice was fully completed. Premier of Britain, quoted these words from D'Arcy Thompson's "Day Dreams of a Schoolmaster:"

From this convent the tales of the famous visions of St. Bridget went out to the world, and the idyllic little town of Vadstena, where the convent chuch and part of the convent remain, is stil! to-day a goal for pilgrims and visitors from many countries.

"Enlightened by the experi- ence of fatherhood, they (the former pupils) will see with a clear remembrance firmness in dealing with their moral faults or patience in dealing with their

UK HEA SERVICE IT'S REG.6.5.FAT.OFF

Nat Shilkret and the Victor "Sunny Side Up Fox chestra. (De Sylva-brown-llenderson), and "If I Had A Talking Picture of You-Fox Trol," (De Sylva-Brown-Henderson)

Johnny Hampes Kentucky Serenaders. 5.30-6.00 p.m. Aunty Letty and Uncle Jack will entertain the Children. 6.00-7.00 p.m. Chinese programme. 7.00-7.80 p.m. 8th Lesson in Can- tonese by Rev. H. R. Wells.

7.30-9.00 p.m. Experimental pro. gramme during which at approx. 8.30 the following will be played

"Quartet in D." (Haydn) by Elmas String Quartet.

9.00 H.m. Weather report.

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MATSHED WANTED-At Repulse Bay for the coming season. Please write Box No. 646, “Hongkong Tele-

MISCELLANEOUS,

KATIE'S BEAUTY PARLOUR-- Madame Katie begs to announce that as from 1st. April, she is opening her own Parlour at 8, Ashley Road, Kow- loon, (Behind Star Thetare) as before, will from that date be glad to give her personal attention to her old and new customers. Tel. K.700.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-STUDEBAKER Light Six touring car, recently overhauled and re-painted. Tyres in good con- dition. Write Box No. 653, "Hong- kong Telegraph.”

Concert by the Chinese Glee Club Gowns, three at $20.00 each, one at from Studio,

1. Hawaiian Marches,

(Messrs. H. and Q. Wong, John and Joc Tscu).

2. Pianoforte

(a) (Beethoven).

(b) "Menuet," (Beethoven). (Miss Lilian Chenalloy). 3. Trios (Violin, Cello and Piano).

(Mr. Liu, Mr. Lai and Miss M. Ahwee).

4.

Vocal Solos,

(a) The Rosary" (E. Nevin). (b) "By the Water of

Minnetonka," (T. Lieurance). (Mr. Lee Yuk Kwan (Baritone), Steel Guitar and Ace,

(Messrs. H. Wong and J. Tseau).

C. Violin Solos.

(a) "Pleading," (Haydn)

Wood). (b) "Estrellita," (Manuel A.

Ponce).

(Mr. Chen Sze Ming). Interval (News Bulletin).

7. Hawaiian Selections.

8.

(Messrs. H. and Q. Wong. John and Joe Tseu). Pianoforte Solos.

{a} "Hunter's Seng."

(b) “Ragamuffin.”

D.

Jn.

11.

12.

FOR SALE.--Four new evering

$45.00. Write to Box No. 631, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."

TO BE SOLD,

55 THE PEAK, lately occupied by Dr. Harston and adjoining the Peak Hospital. Unfurnished. Convenient, comfortable and cool. Six rooms and Dressing room. Four bathrooms..

hat and cold water. Modern sanita- tion. Gas and Electric Light. Use of Tennis Court. Suitable for a Mess of five, or could be easily divided to suit two couples. Close to Tram Station and Motor Road.

Apply:

THE HONGKONG REALTY AND TRUST COMPANY, LIMITED. Exchange Building.

PREMISES TO LET,

TO LET-1 roomed bungalow situnt-

POWELL'S

10, Ice House Street.

are holding a GREAT

SHIRT

DISPLAY

this week at pre-low dollar prices.

You are invited to call and 'inspect same without obligation to purchase,

HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE

BUS SERVICES

On and after the 1st April 1930, Monthly Tickets will be interchangeable on the Tai Hang/Kennedy Town and University Routes.

Monthly Tickets $10.00 each can be obtained at the Motor Showroom, Queen's Road Central.

THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.

ed Broadwood Road, Happy Valley. NEW SHIPMENT JUST RECEIVED Apply Secretary, P. O. Box 22,

TO LET Office Rooms, Hongkong (L. V. Saar) and Shanghai Bank Building. Apply

to Sang Kee, samo Building,

(Jahn Ferland!). (Miss Lilian Chenalloy). Vocal Solns.

ia) "Asleep in the Deep,"

(A. J. Lamb).

(b) "Good-Bye." (Tusti).

TO LET-For 6 month, 6 roomed HOUSE on the Peak, modern sanita- tion. Apply Secretary, P. O. Box 22.

185 185

bades Georgette Crepe. Fuji Silk.

186

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Crepe de Chine. Prices very moderato.. Inspection cordially invited. Tajmabul Silk Store. Tol. C. (116.

Opposite China Mail.

No. 5, Flower St.

Mr. Le Yak Kwan (Baritone). TO LET-Ground floor, No. 2, Gran-To-day & To-morrow. at 2.30, $.30, 7.20 & 9.20.

Steel Guitar and Ace.

(Messrs. II. and Q. Wong. John and Joe Tsen).

Violincello Sulos,

ville Road, Kowloon. Apply to Kwong Fat Yuen, 33, Des Voeux Road West or phone C.1282.

TO LET-Ground Floor Flat at

a) "Garden Melody."

(Schumann), Jordan Road, Kowloon, opposite (b) Pavane Favorite."

Union Church. Modern conveniences, (Brission). Please phone K.716, for particulars. (Mr. N. Lai). Songs (Hawaiinn),

(Messrs. H. and Q. Wong, John and Joe Tseu). Accompanist: Miss Mary Ahwee. 10,30 Approx. Cluse down.

A GODOWN at Whitfield Road con- Kwang Sang Hong Glass sisting about 2,500 sq. ft. next to Factory. Please apply to Kwong Sang Hong Ltd.

the Peak. Modern

Peking, Mar. 27. TO LET-Fully furnished five room. Prince and Princess Axel of Den-ed HOUSE on mark, with the Danish Minister, sagitation, Garden From middle welcomed at the arrived this evening, and were April for seven or cleven months.

station by the Moderate rental. Write Box No. 651,, Mayor of Peking and other notables, "Hongkong Telegraph." bands. and a Chinese guard-of- honour.Reuter.

"Gee, Mae, I can't wait till I start cooking for you."

"What Shall I

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