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TUESDAY, AUGUST

1930.

DAY BY DAY

ONE UNGRATEFUL", MAN" "DOES "AN

The s.6. Venezia-L sailed from Aden on the S0th July and is ex- pacted here on the 31st August.

Bois de Boulogne of London.

ars barricaded up like prisons. Inside, meat is flung about and pawed over by Chinese vendors with practically no clothing on, whilst files, may be seen by the hundred settling on the meat, the INJURY TO ALL WHO STAND IN NEED chopping boards, counters, etc. OF AD-Publiling Syrus. So far from encountering the wholesome-smelling atmosphere

AFTER having for years allowed such delectable territory to to which we are accustomed at

myself to join with other refresh in, for the moment anying Home, the stenches which

gloomy folk in deploring the fact nothing about Key Gardens, The P. and 0. 8.3. Karmala, that London is interior to Paris Kensington Gardens, and Hamp permeate most of our markets are from Hongkong arrived at Mar- in possessing no Bois de Boulogne, stead Heath Richmond Park nauseating in the extreme." If seilles on 2nd August at 8 pm I suddenly realised, the other day may take a little longer to reach there is one place in the world

of rich ripe spring, that I had from Hyde Park Corner than the which needs market reform, it is The Hongkong Tramways, Ltd., been wrong (writes E. V Lucas Bofs from the Etoile, but for London Parisians VersaillesTM da ̈ rather announces an interim dividend of in the Sunday Times). assuredly Hongkong.

40 cents per share, payable on the hass Bois de Boulogne, and in more of a journey than Hampton Attention might also be paid, in 27th instant

many ways a better Bois de Court for us, and the two palaces Boulogne than the Lutetian maybe set off one against the the public Interest, to the food-

Versailles.is The m.v. Shantung (Swedish pleasance; but it is a little farther other very fairly. stuffs which are hawked about the East Asiatic Co. Ltd.) left Fotter-off. I refer to Richmond Park vaster, but it is not more interest streets by itinerant traders, as dam on July 14 and is due here on Park, but it was not until a late only one of them again, I should, I have often been to Richmond ing. If I were destined to see well as to the innumerable estab or about August 23.

golden afternoon in the May that on account of its greater simplict- isihments with open frontages in Mr. G. H. Fowler was aned $5 yesterday finished its chequered ty, choose Hampton Court Hamp the Chinese districts of the city. by Mr. Lindsell this morning for Course that I was for the first ton Court is like a home made. In neither the one case nor the driving up Breadwood Road with-time fully conscious of the space splendid and historic, whereas

out a permit from the LG.F

of it, the glory of it, the age of Versailles is wholly a show-place. other does there appear the

It, the beauty of it. The vener-Hampton Court may not have a slightest attempt made to prevent In Fat, the master of the Li Yeeable trees wore their tenderest secret little theatre hidden away firewood ship, in 22, Swatow verdure, the stalks of the young in its midst, with the discreetest contamination of the wares offer Street, has reported to the police brake ferns were like an army's or indiscreetest of private boxes, ed for sale. The danger to public that a foki absconded on August shining spears, the grassy undula- as Versailles has, but it can boast health implied by these conditions, 3rd, after having collected from tions, were made gentler by the a great hall where Shakespeare various shops, without the au-slanting sub, the pools gleamed, himself trod the boards. The especially in the summer, needs thority of the arm, a sum of $104. and rhododendrons in the private Versailles lakes and fountains are enclosures shone with their own magnificent; büt more to my taste no atressing. Now that a start

Because accused had been soft radiance. And, above all, it are Hampton Court's borders of has been made with the food-promised employment, Mr.Whyte had no disfiguring racecourses. flowers. Its warm red brick has preserving establishments, we Smith, at the Kowloon Magistracy

also a very persuasive charm, and should like to see a big pure food to-day cautioned a juvenile hawker the deer, which were everywhere and Queens gave it up and con- Above all, I was delighted by I always wonder why our King's who had three previous convictions campaign commenced In the against him: Sergeant Barnicle whereas in all my countless visits Versailles, Windsor. Anyway, the to be seen singly or in groups, centrated on that, other English Colony. As matters are, the risks Intimated that the defendant could to the Bois de Boulogne I have royal disfavour is the people's run by the populace, especially be sent to the St. Louis Industrial never had one glimpse of stag, doe gain.

School as he had no parents, but or fawn, although rumour has it are the accused indicated that he had that they abound there too. I have On the evening of which I am been in the Bols at every hour speaking the gardens were under from dawn till dark, hoping for the best spring conditions, for Ng Yuen-kwon, a bus driver in the sight of these engaging crea-there had been much rain during the employ of the Aberdeen Bus tures, and have never been re- the day, but, now that it was over, Irish Custom Barriers.

Co., has reported to the police that warded. But in Richmond Park-the thrushes and blackbirds were It is interesting and significant while driving bus No. 309 near the yes, and in Bushey Park in superb voice. Wet bird-haunt- to note the outery in the Dublin Aberdeen Police Station yester (London'a St. Cloud, shall we called English lawns spread all about Press over the "irritations and day afternoon, he knocked down a 1t7), to which I passed on, on that me; and the beds were gay with delays of the Customs Barrier at Chinese lad named Tan Chiu, memorable day, to sea the cheat the old traditional flowers of living st 49 Main Street nat bloom there are deer in England, the same flowers that the Irish Border. The North of The victim received a fracture. of plenty, visible, twinkling, and although probably less sophisti Ireland has no love for the restric-the skull and was removed to the unafraid, tions to which the creation of that Government Civil Hospital In boundary line gives rise, but all serious condition. the world knows or should know

the Chinese community,

Thongkong Telegraph.almost too serious to contemplate. already been promised work,

TUESDAY, AUG. 5. 1930.

ditiona.

PURE FOOD.

Lown steam.

under her

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cated in those days, before the scientiae horticulturists had got I am now absurdly under the to work) delighted the eyes of Richmond apoll: The quatrain Wolsey, who decreed this riverside all earthly happiness in a house in looked upon it as Naboth's vine- about the Duchess of Leeds and resort, and his Royal master, who St. James Square, which Dr. yard and made it his own. For Johnson so admired and I used to four hundred years have these admire, too, I now think nonsense. gardens been in existence; for It should be amended.

four hundreds, years have" the She shall have all that's fine notes of blackbird and thrush

and fair,"

made musical the air after spring And the best of silk and satin showers. Identical notes, for no

to wear,

influence has been at work to

And money enough for every aggrandise or add artifice to them.

bill, And live in a house on Rich-1

mond Hill

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The precise reason for the stringent regulations which the Government has issued in regard to food-preserving establishments that the fiscal barrier was not which grounded near Tonrans about The Portuguese vessel Lima, has not been disclosed, but, none of Northern Ireland's seeking or a fortnight ago, arrived here over the less, the public will welcome imposition, but is the outcome of the week-end from Hoihow after the step as indicating official the choice of the Irish Free State undergoing repairs at Tourane in intention to see that such commo-to cut herself adrift from the vessel was under the command of mediately after her mishap. The dities as are affected are produced British Customs Unton and Capt. Jose de Matos when: she under cleanly and hygienic con- become a separate, independent grounded. A cable was received in fiscal entity. The inevitable Hongkong to this effect, but a day There is quite a big sequel was the establishment of a of two later it was reported that she industry in Hongkong of the type line of Customs/posts-eventeen had got into Tourane dealt with, and it is conceivable in all-alone the Border. By the that some of the establishments Act which gave the Northern The 1930 edition of the China are far from what they should be. Ireland Parliament its existence, Stock and Share Handbook has London when Richmond lies there, ly windows of this serene and Indeed, from what we hear, the the entire control of the Customs made its appearance. Compiled by all gracious and reserved only a splendid palace, amid the scent of

reserved

Mr. C. R. Maguire and published in few manner in which some commo-

minutes farther. away? blossom and the song of birds, the British

Shanghai, it comprises nearly three Should there be a house to let on with the quiet evening closing in, authorities. The Northernhundred dities are handled is little short Government have no say in the eighteen sections.

pagea, divided into the top of the bill, opposite the and remembering the story of

Besides Stock, view, and should I win the Cal-Hampton Court, I was very con S. MOUTRIE & CO., LTD. of revolting. Many of the pro-matter. They were content, and Exchange and Government kan in-cutta Sweep

scious of the vanity of humán ducts are exported from the fare content, to remain within the formation, it contains particulars

wishes and how transient are: Colony, and it is obvious that British Customs Union. Northern of Hongkong and China companies, Completing the tour of the three human pomp and power. Wolsey

banks, mining and unless pains are taken to ensure Ireland did not ask for its own cerns, rubber companies, and ex- in the Hampton Court gardens who allowed ambition to lead him railway con- great royal demeanes by loitering was a proud and arrogant priest; cleanliness and to provent the put-

Parliament even, but at the change tables. The data has been until it was time to dine at the to destruction; but who could ting up of unwholesome food-request of Great Britain agreed to brought completely up to date, and famous inn opposite the gates, I withhold sympathy from a man accept autonomy in certain the publication should find a place pondered on the extraordinary who had taken delight in making stuffs, Hongkong might easily get matters within its own area, to get in every business office.

good fortune of London in having] (Continued on Page 7.)

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politicians out of the dificulties. The Government is not satisfied which they created for themselves with laying down strict regula- by their failure to deal with the tions for the running of these Southern Irish, revelationists with establishments; it has gone mucha firm hand. Southern Ireland further by making the registration the British Government surrender- demanded fiscal independence, and of all such premises compulsory.ed. In logical sequence the Cus- Moreover, there is a provision toms Pasts on the Border sprang whereby members of the Sanitary up. That they constitute in some Board, or health officers of the respecta what is unequivocally

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only Government water is is now grumbling about, is little permitted to be used, all utensils short of amusing to Northern have to be kept clean, the premises Irishmen. may not be used for domestic purposes, no animals excepting cats are to be allowed in the estab lishments, adequate lighting, and ventilation must be provided, and walls and floors must be of non- absorbent material. These re

WATER LEVELS.

ON. WEST, NOÉTH AND EAST RIVERS:

gulations, if enforced, should pro-the Kwangtong River Conservancy The following table, issued by vide all the safeguards that are Commission, shows in English feet necessary. On reading over the the water levels on the West requirements laid down, we could River, on the dates named:

River, North River and East

only wish that similar regulations ; were made and enforced in regard Shiuhing

Aug. 8 Aug. 4

24.8 25.2 Tsingyuen..

15.2 16.2 Samshul

15,910,0 Sheklung. 9.0 10.17 The highest levels on record KoShiuhing, 41 feet; Tsing yuan, 29.2 feet; Samehui, 27.3 fect; Sheilung 15.5 feet.

The lowest level on record at heklung minus 2.7 feet. Samshui is minus 5 feet and, at

to the Colony's markets. There is power, ander the existing law, to provide for the sanitary main- tenance of markets, but from what we have seen of some of these establishments they are far from | ideal. Even our Central Market is a dark, uninviting building, where artificial light has to be in constant use, whilst some of the Lam Ip-chung, the interpreter others, notably that at Wanchal, has been missing since 11 o'clock at the Ping Shan Police Station,

are the last places in which one on July 24th He left the station would wish to make purchases. on that date to go to the Un Loong Not only are the premises badly market to make some purchases, and nothing has been heard of lit and ventilated, but the windows him since.

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Looking at the warm walls, the For why should anyone live in decorated chimneys, and the state-

the camera, Percy! We simply must get a snap of this.”