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ANNOUNCEMENT.

The engagement is announced of Myrtle Eileen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Chin Quing Yen, formerly of Hamilton, Victoria, Australia, to Reginald, eldest son of Mrs. Maude Jan See Chin and the late Mr. Jan See Chin of Shek Ki, Chung Shan.

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

MONDAY, JUNE 16 1930.

HONGKONG AND THE LEAGUE.

tions of labour in all countries, by seeking to control the traffic in wo men and children and in harmful drugs, and in taking steps for the international prevention of disease. Regarding the last-named sphere of work, the League has made special investigations of such subjects as cancer mortality, the causes of in- fant mortality, malaria, tuber- culosia, sleeping sickness, and rabies, and has undertakon en- quiries into sanitary conditions and diseases generally in various coun- tries, including the Far

East. Under this heading, also, may be placed the highly eficient intelli- gence'system maintained by wire- less and telegram from Geneva and

JUNE 16, 1930.

DAY BY DAY.

THERE IS NO GREATER CAUSE OF MELANCHOLY THAN IDLENESS; NO BETTER CURE THAN BUSINESS.— Burton.

The R. and O. s.. Morea, from Singapore, is due here at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

The health return for the week end shows three cases of typhoid, one of which was non-Chinese."

In the Tennis League match be tween the 'RE.S.C. and C.R.C. on the latter's grounds on Friday, the CR.C. wen by six matches to three.

HOUSE PURCHASE AND LIFE ASSURANCE.

NOVEL AND ATTRACTIVE

SCHEME.

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The Very Idea!

We haven't had a Babu letter for a long time. The London Times appears to guarantee the following as genuine

April 14, 1930.

To, Esq., Madras.. Honoured and Illustrious Sir,- You will please remember me as 5th Grade Clerk in this Office, for

...

A most interesting scheme is made easy in conjunction with whereby the purchase of a house life assurance, has been ovolved by China Underwriters, Ltd., notice, of which appears in our advertising columns to-day.

Briefly, the scheme provides for which there is no scope to inflate, the advance of up to 70% on ap and after all my education in proved mortgages of houses, those Madras University, where I pass- who participate making repayment ed B.A.. in two sittings. over a stipulated number of years Now this mental effort demands on a basis to be arranged with the greater area for abilities, but for Company. It thus follows that the sooth am doomed with unlucky sum which would normally be paid ILMS. Medway and submarines out each month in rent, is applied star in firmament, and still serve unceasingly in grade 35-50, less are now expected to leave Malta as interest on the mortgage and

income-tax. This, Honoured Sir, to-morrow, June 17, and to arrive premium for the life assurance in Hongkong on Saturday, August cover of a sum corresponding to the can never be with qualifications, amount advanced. It can there- which are unbounded, must flow fore be seen that not only is into mid-stream, where brains are By this means, the latest news of

Mr. I. B. Trevor, of the Kowloon- the insured investing money in measured by Rs. a.p.

I have learned much, August Canton Railway, informed the property, but also secures that his notifiable diseases is at once broad-police on Saturday that he had dependants or representatives are Sir, and with tribulation, acquir lost a valuable pedigree Aberdeen adequately protected inasmuch as ed arts knowing in sciences, such their absolute as "the apple must fall to the According to another police re-property in the event of his death ground" (Isaac Newton). I am terrier from 2, Railway Quarters. the house becomes

also sitting this long time in spare port, Mrs. Blake, of Ashley Road, before the full term has expired. lost a Pekinese dog last night,

In the event of a man taking evening vacation acquiring the advantage of this scheme the glorious, defunct languages in house immediately becomes his Latin-viz., Abba Father and go property, subject of course, to the forth. Company's mortgage.

the Eastern bureau at Singapore, which is in contact with 140 pòrts and 35 Health Administrations.

cast and later published in bulletins.

Moreover, League advice on health questions and the organisation of sanitary services, port health and maritime quarantine is in request by Governments, China among others.

Sufficient has been indicated of aspects of the League's activities

which should command whole- hearted support. With such a wide appeal to goodwill, there is every reason why the organisation which it is intended to set up here should

9.

According to a report made to the Police by Mr. F. M. Weller on Saturday some unknown person stole two brass adjusting window bara from his residence at Carvarvon Buildings, Carnarvon Road, some time between 6.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The theft took place during Mr. Weller's absence from the house.

Ng Sze, the mistress of a cargo have a useful future, for, as a spenk-boat, was charged at the Marine Court before the Hon. Comndr. G. er recently asserted, Hongkong pos- sesses the special opportunity of

F. Hole, R.N., this morning with making the Society international in character a League of Nations in

moering her boat at Shamshyipo with 1,350 cases of fire crackers:

on board instead of at the Dan- gerous Goods Anchorage. She

10 do 8.

Such an attractive facility, will doubtless find favour, and those who are interested should apply to China Underwriters, Ltd., for full particulars.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

Via Siberia..

in

Now, Reverned Sir, I am, what dog says to cat, in tight corner, for domestic troubles come plural and sometimes triplicate, causing slight earthquakes, in Heavenly household when there is shortage of coin, and to add to this my wife doth bring me in an- nual incremental successions, to the ramification of this genera- tion, and by the Lord there's no end to this mischief.

You will therefore take notice, Noble Sir, and give me appoint- ment in your office, where I shall show all things, including my abilities, which are drooping, and which will wither like fragile

miniature. It should be a further pleaded guilty and was fined $10 orwarding travel via Siberia appear. plant unless watered by your kind

contribution towards the "concord" movement, bringing the representa. tives of various races into friendly and useful contact one with the other. We wish the project every success, in the belief that it will in-harbouring of a small Chinese crease that spirit of goodwill and hoy at Shamshuipo. The defen- dants, on the application of Sub- understanding which was

never Inspector Hourihan, were remand- more needed amongst the peoples of ed for 48 hours pending the re- the world than it is to-day.

turn to the Colony of the com- plainant who had gone to Chinese territory to recover her child.

rect.

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[To The Editor of Hongkong Telegraph.] Sir-Referring to the article re- ing in the June 13th issue, in patronage in better job carrying which the writer recommended the more lucre. Two men and a woman were public to obtain the assistance of Reply favourably to your hum- alleged before Mr. Whyte Smith at this Company in arranging their ble petitioner, who is straining" the Kowloon Magistracy this morn-journey, we have to, point out that on beam end, in duty bound I ing to have been concerned in the the fares quoted are not quite cor-shall ever pray for long life on

your honour's head. The approximate first class fare I have the honour to remain, from Hongkong via Siberia, Hook Honoured and

Illustrious Sir, your most obed- of Holland to London is £70, and via Siberia, Calais to London ient servant, £75, exclusive of meals on the rail- way, charges for visas and any. hotel accommodation necessary whilst awaiting connexions at Shanghai, Dairen, Harbin or Man- chouli. Perhaps you will be good Gortie "That I must sell three enough to publish this correction. tickets for the concert next week, The fares vary according to give a shilling to buy a present fluctuation in the various rates of for the teacher and that Noah exchange and a definite fare can built the Ark." only be advised on the day tickets are issued. Yours, etc.

THOS. COOK & SON, LTD., Hongkong, June, 14th, 1930.

The movement in favour of form-

Sir Henry Segrave.

Rescued from the nullah east of ing a League of Nations Society

the Polo Ground yesterday after in Hongkong is one which should record breakers who have been gave the name of Tsu Fung, aged To the long list of names of noon by passers-by, a woman, who make a wide appeal to all who are killed in striving to improve on

33 years, was admitted to the sympathetic towards the ideals for past performances is now added Government Civil Hospital. She which the League stands and who that of Sir Henry Segrave who said she lived at No. 8 Bowring realise that an essential condition has captured the imagination of of the woman at that address. It ton Street, but nothing is known

for its continued success is the sup-

the world by astonishing per is not known whether the woman formances which have won port of public opinion. There are

re- fell in by accident or made an cords for Great Britain. His attempt to commit suicide. to-day similar Societies in some thirty countries, and these are do- modern passion for record break death is another tragedy of the ing an extremely valuable work in ing and will probably revive the educating public opinion on the cry "Where is it all going to gold Elgin watch which he ap comprehensive humanitarian work stop?" A man with unapproach-parently dropped whilst travelling Paris which the League discharges. Weed records to his credit, one of understand that a small band of the few men in the world with all enthusiasts in this Colony is at pre- the necessary qualities fitting him sant quietly engaged in laying the to control machinery propelling foundations for a local Society, motor car, motor boat or

plane at colossal speeds, has which it is intended to inaugurate been killed in an accident which in the early autumn.

has shocked the world and the

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nel Line, reported to the police on Capt. Allgood, of the Blue Fun- Saturday the loss of an 18 carat

EXCHANGE RATES.

from Hongkong to Kowloon by the New York Star Ferry at about 7 pm. on Brussels had taken it out to compare the Amsterdam Saturday. He intimated that he Geneva time with the Railway clock and Milan whilst putting it back apparently Stockholm

Berlin dropped it. The loss was not dis- Copenhagen covered until later.

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London, June 15.

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Mamma "Well, Gertic, what did you learn at Sunday School to-day?"

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The objects of the proposed So-superstitious will point with' awe

When five women belonging to Prague ciety are such as to ensure ready at Friday, the thirteenth day of City District, appeared before Mr. Lisbon

the Po Kong Village of Kowison Helsingfors

Madrid acceptance by all who believe that the month as the time at which Whyte Smith at the Kowloon Athens the League spirit should be faster the tragedy occurred. No one Magistracy this morning on a Bucharest

will suggest ed with a view to encouraging the Segrave attempted new feats for ernment Plantation behind Dia- Buenos Aires

that Sir Henry charge of trespassing on the Gov- Rio peaceable settlement of all interna-

mere personal glorification.

mond Hill, Mr. J. J. Hirat, of the tional disputes and the wise hand-such had been

Botanical and Forestry Depart Hongkong the case, then ling of health and social questions. after his

ment, informed his Worship that Yokohama land speed record, that particular village, according Silver (spot) The first object is to secure whole which has yet to be beaten, hete their information, was respon- Silver (forward) hearted acceptance of the League would have rested content on his sible for considerable damage to of Nations as the guardian of in- laurels. His ambitions went fur- the hillside. The defendants, ternational right, the organ of in-ther than this however. He, ofhowever, were only found cutting ternational co-operation, the final all record breakers, strove

grass but there were several demonstrate man's capacity to dant was fined $2.

others there as well. Each defen. arbiter in international differences, and the supreme instrument for re-to the world's knowledge and to control mechanical forces, to add

ON WEST, NORTH AND moving injustices which may threa-put new.

A majority of the Malayan. Chi- achievements the nese who formed a large party to

EAST. RIVERS.. ten the peace of the world. To credit of Great Britain, foster mutual understanding, good cognisant always of the tremend towards the end of last month was Commission, shows in English feet

Fully visit Tokyo during the meetings of

the Far Eastern Olympic Sports the Kwangtung River Conservancy The following table, issued by will and habits of co-operation and ous risks which his speed at- fair dealing between the people of tempts, entailed, the late Sir left here on Saturday. Those on River, North River and East

on board the Fushimi Maru which the water levels,

on the West different countries is the second Henry never let these deter him, the return journey to their home River, on the dates named: object; whilst the third is to ad for there was always that in Ipoh comprised the following

June 14 June 15 vocate the full development of the mysterious driving force which ladies and gentlemen:-Mrs. and

13.4 13.4 was the spur to League so as to bring about such and the conviction

greater efforts Mrs. Foo Khoon-yen, Mr. and Mrs: that the Lincoln Leong, Messrs. Lim Chin chan, Lim Chin-nyean, Voon Kim

to

to

a world organisation as will guar ultimate in speed had not yet teik, Cheah Ah-tong, Chin Wee- antee the freedom of nations, act been attained. Records such as

nyean, Ong Choo-cheng and N. A.

WATER LEVELS.

Shiuting Tsingyuen Samash'ii Sheklung

7.5

7.1

7.5 8,0

2,4 ··

are: Shiuhing, 41 feet; Taing- The highest levels on record

yuen, 29.2 feet; Samahul, 27.8 feet; Sheklung, 15.5 feet.

The lowest level on record at

as trustees and guardians of back-he achieved were records which Chin. ward races and undeveloped terri- were of great practical value and tories, maintain international or were not to be compared with. der, and finally liberate mankind dance marathons, mouth organ and advance and such tragedies Samshui is minus 5 feet and at from war and the effects of war. championships and the like. Yet as this will not stem man's Sheklung minus 2.7 feet.

the death of yet another figure ambition. The world now mourns, These, as we say, are objects which in the world of tremendous speeds the passing of a great sportsman, must appeal to all peace-loving peo- cannot but cause speculation at whose last act was to establish The Water Authority advertises. ple. Apart from what may be least regarding the number of a new record, and yet looks with supply of water will be given to that as from June 18, a constant termed its purely political work, other, lives which are to be pride on the magnificent achiev- the district North of Queen's the League of Nations renders fine sacrified in attempts to improvements which characterised a life Road between Murray Road and service to mankind by endeavouring on past performances. But it is largely devoted to adding to the Eastern Street, and at all other to secure fair and humane condi- merely human nature to progress | world's knowledge.

districts from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m."-

of penny dreadfuls and 'dime ́novels' doing in this gallery?" "Yet Roland and Oliver, and even great Tamberlane might not have, disdained, the ser- vices, and the company, of Deadwood Dick, the real Deadwood Dick. "His name was Robert Dickey, and he served as a scout under Generals George Cook and Alfred-Terry in the final desperate struggles be- tween the redskins and the white mon. The North "American Indians, with their backs to the wall at last, were terrible foes to encounter, and Deadwood Dick's fame was, well and truly earned. In times and places where danger was the daily atmos- phere, and courage was a common virtue, ho stood supreme, and gained the un- dying respect of his contem- poraries.

When the end of the wars. Came he was appointed ap Indian agent, and later rose to the rank of a Marshal of the United States; but the love of the wild life was too. strong in him, and before- long he was back again in his old haunts, this time as 3. hunter and trapper. He made a good deal of money, and lost. it all, dying in poverty.

. As the Untica Globe said in his obituary notice, not all the efforts of popular story writers could succeed in making of Deadwood Dick the hero which he was in reality.