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which it is sought to remedy. Moreover, once the power to con- trol prices is granted in normal times, there is no knowing where State Interference will end.

DAY BY DAY.

POLICE RESERVE.

LET AMUSEMENT FILL UP THE ORDERS FOR THE CURRENT CHINKS OF YOUR EXISTENCE, BUT

NOT THE GREAT SPACES THEREOF.

Theodore Parker

WEEK

Police Reserve Orders by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., The Colony had a clean bill of Inspector General of Police, state health over the week-end.

The P. & O. as. Mantua from Hongkong arrived at London on the

27th June at 10 am.

General,

He Very Idea!

Indicative of the spread of advertising with a punch:"A stall in the Caledonian Market: displaying a large number of second-hand books has over one shelf the following Inscription: "Satan gets scared to Hell when he sees bibles sold as cheap as these

Revolver Practice. The regular weekly, revolver practice (volun- tary) will take place at the Bowen Road Revolver Range on Wednes "And how is your husband get- Mr. G. R. Laib has been sppoint-day, July 2nd, from 5.30 p.m., toting on with his reducing exer

i.

by the Admiralty as second 7.80 p.m. It will be open to all cisca, Mrs. Nucquids ?"

grade clerk Naval Store Depart ment, Hongkong.

The sa Kalyan left Singapore for Hongkong with the outward English malls at 9 a.m. on June 29 and is due here on July 3 at about 6 am.

stables, Sharpshooters' Company, ranks of the H.K.P., Special Con- Hongkong Police Reserve and to all persons holding permits to carry arms,

Hero In Hongkong, there would appear to be too much competition to permit of artificial inflation in retail prices generally, although we can well belleve the reports that some of the compradore shops are making capital out of the dollar situation. Such tactles, however, can never pay, for in the long runed the consumer hits upon the truth and withdraws his custom from the

The

better course, prostear. though, is always to deal with re The trouble at putable firms. Home appears to be the existence of Rings, which operata to keep

Two young Chinese women who prices up We have heard it-said

were travelling on the Yaumat that in Hongkong such methods are Ferry shortly after midnight common amongst building contrac-jumped overboard and were drown tors' firms, and that this is one of ed. No trace of them could be

found, although an effort was quested to attend. the reasons why building costs are made to locate them. so excessive. There seems good.

Mr. Gutteriez, of 8, Cameron ground for believing this to be the

Road, reported to the Police on case, and as we have done before, Saturday that some time during the we suggest that this is a matter day acme unknown person or per which, in the interests of the pub-sons stole from the backyard of his

valued $1,100. The Hongkong & Shanghaile, should be thoroughly investigat-premis Centuary water pump

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Tel. 27775

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

MONDAY, JUNE 30, 1930.

RETAIL PRICES.

ed by the authorities.

British Shipping.

"You'd be surprised that: battleship 'e ad tattooed on 'is chest is now only a rowing boat!"

What I lament is the importance af headlines and the unimportance. of headwork-Mr. G. K. Chester ton

Police Training School. The weekly classes for Police Reservists at the Police Training I spend at least six months of School, Kowloon, will be held on the year working for nothing at Tuesday, July 1st at 5.30 p.m. All allLord Melchett, members of Chinese and Indian If you regard art 14 a luxury, Companies and of the Flying what a queer, drab world you are Squad who have not yet passed building up for yourselves Part 2 of Training Course are re- and posterity! Mr. Lawrence

Chinese Company.

Revolver Practice-Members of the Chinese Company who have passed Parts 1 and 2 of Training Course, will attend at the Bowen Road Revolver Range on Wednes sharp for revolver practice under day evening. July 2nd., at 6.00 p.m. Musketry Instructor E, Carpenter,

A temporary coolle employed by

Indian Company. Mr. J. M. Mason, of Jordan Road, sentenced to six Kowloon, was

Strength.--Constable R260 Juma

taken on months' hard labour by Mr. Whyte Alli has been

the Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy strength of the Indian Company as on Saturday for stealing a quan from June 23rd 1930. are

tity of jewellery and money valu-

Three "boys" employed at the Shamshuipo military camp appear ed before Mr. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy in connexion with a fight among themselves. His Worship cautioned two of the men who were alleged to have assaulted the third and bound all parties over for their future good behaviour.

At a time in England when certain shipping companies forced to forego the payment of dividends, when a huge amounted at over $329, of tonnage is laid up and when freights for the ships which continue in service continue to decline steadily, the industry is already full of anxieties. It lies under the shadow of another one, however, the resolution of the A good deal of controversy con- Imperial Conference, which meets tinues at Home regarding the Gov. this year, on the subject of Im ernment's recently-introduced Con-perial merchant shipping legisla- Since tion and administration. sumers' Council Bill. This is only the existing laws were enacted, to be expected, since the question of

a fundamental there has been controlling the retail prices of any change in the status of the Over- commodity bristles with difficulties. seas Dominions. Must that change The Bill has its origin in the be involve a departure from the lief that the distributor is profiteer-law which has fixed one, and only ing, this idea being supported by one, standard for all British

The death-roll in Saturday's ac cident at Gloucester - Building in- creased to three when Ho Sam-tai and Ah Cheung succumbed to their injuries in hospital. The doctor who rendered first-aid assistance before the arrival of the ambul ance was Dr. Cogan, and not Dr. Moore, as stated on Saturday.

the fact that retail prices have fail- ships, whether belonging toed, before Mr. Lindsell at

who found the opium tied to the

man's legs by means of rubber hands. He was fined $2,500, or in default six months imprisonment.

of the

Haward,4

People seem to dislike tax inspectors as a class and to respect the individual Inspector they happen to know--Sir Ernest Gowers.

Surely it is illogical to dissolve a marriage where one party has where both parties have broken been unfaithful and to decres that the marriage tie they must remain man and wife.-Mr. Ellis Hume- Willards.

"Waiter," said the fussy diner, "I want some oysters, but they mustn't be too large or too amali, and they mustn't be too salty. I Training Company-Part II want them cold, and I want them Constable R252 Shah Mohamed in five minutes." has been passed out as efficient in

"Yes, sir," replied the waiter, of Training Course who was under notice. "Will you Part IL

them with or without (Knowledge of Police Duties and have

pearls 7" Regulations).

Parade. All ranks of the

Woman demonstrator at Bow- Indian Company will parade at Police Headquarters on Tuesday, street: I shall certainly not keep July 8th for drill. Dress-White the peace as long as India has not Uniform and belt and cap with got white cover. No member may be Graham-Campbell (the Magia absent from this parade without trate): Then I shall remand you leave from the Company Com-in custody.

mander!

Flying Squad...

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The weekly instructional patrol of the Kowloon Section will take Fire in at the Trim-tea-tsui place on Tuesday, July 1st. Fall Brigade Station at 5.30 p.m. sharp. Dress-Khaki Uniform and Cap with Khaki Cover.

Cover.

Sharpshooters' Company.

Rife Practice. Rifle Practice will be carried out on the Tal Hang Range on Wednesday, July

(Sgd.) D. L. KING. 2nd., from 6.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. D.S.P. (R).

Revenue Officer Grimmitt charg-

The weekly instructional patrol the of the Hongkong Section will take ed fully to reflect the fall in whole-Britain or to the Dominions Central Magistracy this morning, place on Friday, July 4th. Fall standard prescribed by the Ima Chinese wtih having carried 24 in at the Central Police Station at sale prices. It is proposed, there-perial Parliament and enforced taels of opium ashore. The defen- 5.15 pm. sharp. Dress Khaki fore, to create an investigatory by the Board of Trade? That dant was arrested by a constable uniform and Cap with Khaki body, with statutory powers to ob- method of control is incompatible tain information from traders, and with the present status of the the Bill permits the Board of Trade Dominions, and constitutionally, to fix prices for a wide range of therefore, either several standards

For mooring his launch to the commodities on a report from this must be substituted for the one body, or, in case this procedure existing; or a new single standard Eastern Street Whar? without a

permit from the owners must be adopted under a Con- wharf, the coxswain of a steam- takes too long, by an emergency vention to which Britain launch was fined $5 at the Marine order. These, steps are proposed and the Dominions would be Court this morning before the Hon. owing to the alleged failure of the parties, and

by which we sur-Commdr. G. F. Hole. It was men- existing Food Council to obtain rendered full control. Either of tioned that the position the defen dant had taken up caused an ob necessary information, as well as these solutions would be full

atruction to other craft intending to the further. failure of such pub-menace for "British" shipping: to berth at the wharf. licity as the Council has been able but it is of the utmost importance that, in all international. trade, to give to the activities of retail

"British" shipping should re- traders to secure the latters' ad-

main on a common basis. That herence to a reasonable schedule of is the problem which the coming prices.

Conference will have to grapple with. Fortunately, the shipown- and the ers of Great Britain Dominions are not in disagree meat on the business side of this question, and they can be trust

ed to

find

of

WATER LEVELS.

ON WEST, NORTH AND BAST RIVERS,

SALISBURY COMPANY AT. THE STAR,

FURTHER SUCCESS SCORED WITH "FUNNY FACE.":

self-determination.

Mr.

Mr. Dummett, the Marlborough- street Magistrate: I told you not. to do it again, Louisa. Woman: What can I do? Mr. Dummett: Woman: I'll watch it. Pay 2s. 6d. and don't come here There are places I don't like.

Solicitor at Bow County Court: again.

What offer do you make? Debtor: Well.... F've another summons Judge Thompson: next week. First come, first served.

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Little Nannie was beginning to spell, her new acquirement filing her with pleasure and confidence.

"So you're learning to spell, ard you, Nan?" inquired Uncle Ben. "Let me see. Spell 'up."

U-p, up" came triumphantly. "Right you are, Now, let me see if you can spell 'down."

"P-u, down," came promptly and we must say with reasoning.

MR. GREIG REGAINS CONSCIOUSNESS.

THROWN FROM PONY IN. POLO PRACTICE.

Slanghat, June 28. Mr. J. C. Greig, of the Secre The Salisbury Company en-tariat of the Shanghai Municipal hanced their reputation at the Council, who was thrown from his Star Theatre last night when they pony during pole practice, on the presented another new musical afternoon of the 26th inst. and lay Some interesting statements were

comedy "Funny Face.". It proved for many hours in an unconscious? made during the second reading

The following table, issued by excellent entertainment and the condition in the General Hospital, of the Bill. Much stress was laid

the Kwangtung River Conservancy Salisbury Company did full jus had regained consciousness. Our on the widespread public uneasiness

Commission, shows in English feettice to the play. The dialogue isOwn Correspondent. regarding the great disparity be-

the water levels on the West especially amusing, the songs very River, North River and East tuneful and the whole well blend-| a solution of the

River, on the dates named: ed into a light-hearted show of tween production costs and the difficulty, If there is not too much

June,28 June 29 very wide appeal." ultimate price to the consumer, it

While all members of the cast insistence

Shiuhing on merely legal and

Taingyuen

had a share in the fun making, J. being contended that the latter is, constitutional considerations. The

Samshui

Grant Anderson had the role in respect of many commodities, great object must be to preserve

Sheklung..

which gave the greatest scope for bath Britain .and the inadequately protected by competi- for

The level at Shishing on June humour. He portrayed the char- and Rings Dominions the very substantial 27th was 30.7 feet and at Samshul acter of a pupil to a gun-man, tion, because Trusts

the 20.4 feet.

Edgar Owen playing the role of prevent it from operating. Public advantages derived from

The highest levels on record the tator with considerable suc- Ity is therefore regarded as the status of British chips in the

world's trade. After all, only are-Shiuhing, 41 feet; Tsing- first line of defence, and it is alleged five per cent. of "British" tonnage feef; Sheklung. 15.5 feet.

yuen, 29.2 feet; Samahul, 27.3 that the Food Council has failed is registered in the Dominions. because its powers are insufficient

EXCHANGE RATES.

to achieve even this limited object. Mr. Graham, the President of the Board of Trade, seema to have stated the case in a reasoned and moderate statement, and he secured the support of the majority of the Brussels

Amsterdam House in his contention that in the

Berlin last resort there must be some price- Copenhagen

Vienna

Paris

fixing power. Whilst that may be on

Bucharest

so, the Bill does seem in some re- spects to leave open the possibility Buenos Aires of a detailed and burdensome in- Shanghai

Yokohama quisition into retail trade, and a New York general price-fixing activity which Milan

Stockholm often raight establish a minimum sto where only a maximum is intended. Prague As we have already remarked, ques Athens tions of the kind raised by this Bill Rio are extremely difficult to handle, Bombay

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The lowest level on record at Samshui is minus 5 feet and at Sheklung minus 2.7 feet

CHINESE SCHOOLBOY

DROWNED.

BATHING FATALITY IN TELEGRAPH BAY,

cess.

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Betty Hare was also responsible" for a good deal of the fun making in the role of June Wynne, while Ronald Brantford did justice to several pleasing songs with Alleen Raymond. Other members of the cast gave excellent support and the show fully deserved the enthusias tic applause it received.

Another opportunity of seeing a bright and enjoyable musical comedy is given to-night, when "Funny Face" will be repeated, On Saturday the company present- aed "The Girl Friend" again and received another enthusiastic re- ception.

London, June 29.

123.75 .34.83 .12.09 .20.405 .18.10 134.485 $198.1/18 A bathing fatality, involving

.109.25 Chinese student about ten years ...818 of age, occurred in Telegraph Bay 40.5/6 yesterday.

The Company will present, "The

2/0.7/10

0.7% The deceased was a student be-Man from Toronto" to-morrow, 4.86 3/82 longing to a well-to-do family at "Journey's End" on Wednesday. 92.77 Aberdeen, and according to the in- "When Knights Were Bold" on 18.00 formation available last night he Thursday and Friday, and "So 18.15 went for a swim yesterday after This Is Love" on Saturday. 103% noon, about five o'clock with :43.85

several youthful, companions. He 875

was brought ashore when he got .5.17/82; .1/5.18/16 into dificulties, but all efforts at

Madrid, June 28.

The Petzol Monopoly Office has

and, with the very best of inten-Hongking 1/3 artificial respiration proved of no decided to terminate, at the end of tions, new evils may be created of Silver (orward)

even greater seriousness than those

.16 avail 18%

Wireless.

the year, the contract for, the tak The deceased lad's name was ing of supplies of Russian oil-

Reuter, not available yesterday.

WHO WAS 7

ROSALIND

With the possible exception of Portia and Beatrice, Rosalind is the most famous of the im¬¬ mortal women of Shakespeare. This, briefy, is her story.her Banished from her uncle's court, she dons male attire and accompanies her cousin Celia into the Forest of Arden, were sho again meets her beloved. Orlando. Orlando, however, does not recognise her. in her male garb, and so she leads him on to make love to her, in order to keep practised in the art, until such times as he again encounters his much" sighed for Rosalind True love is requited in the final scene, while Rosa- lind also takes smooth the love affair of a simple-minded rustic and a terrible young vixen who

no end? had been leading him of a dance.

Alive to the finger-tips, gay, sparkling, abounding in wit, and good humour, Rosalind is woman of tremendous-spirit, and yot sho is of feminine charm and tenderness-the ideal in fact, of all that a woman should be.

Should you, not yet have made Triends with this delightful girl, then you should seek her with- out delay in "As you like it."