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THE

HONGKONG

SHANGHAI RELIEF.

ST. JOHN'S AMBULANCE

APPRECIATED.

TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1932.

THREE KINDS OF LOVE. THE WATER SUPPLY.

(Continued from Page 3.) King, and Miss King said politely, Mr. Brown, the Shanghai, re-"Phil's told me a lot about you." presentative of the Geneva Red Miss King's escort came along. Cross International, bna. telek name was Mr. Smith- nice graphed from Shanghai to Mr. A. easy name to remember, and he Morria, the assistant Commission was glad to know everyone, or so or of the St. John Ambulance Bri-he said. He disclaimed all know- gade, Hongkong Branch, inform-ledge of things mechanical, but ing him that the Hongkong mem- offered to give Phil a tow, if Phil, bers of the Brigade who are visit had a rope. Phil had no rope. ing Shanghai In connexion with Letty said to Phil. "Say, listen, the provision of medical relief to.

sweetheart-darling Ann had the wounded have performed retreated again to the shadows, s50 splendid work, which has been

she might have been out of ear- very much appreciated. The shot; but Kenneth Smith was right Hongkong members have

there until he walked back to the tonished the Shanghai community by their efficient work in assist-porty sports model and climbed ing the Chinese Red Crons Th deal-into it. ing with a most difficult situation.

Phil said. "Never mind that, now, Letty," and she said, "Yes, but I want to tell you"

Phil said, "Don't go, Ann. Stay here And Ann kept right on go- ing, and Letty kept hold of Phil's

arm.

Kenneth Anid to Ann, "Some rush over there," as if he were in pain, and Ann said brightly, "Yes, it does seem to be."

Departure Postponed. Another batch of Chinese nurses was to have left for Shanghal dur- ing the week-end following on the example set by the members of the St. John's Ambulance, but their departure was postponed in the last minute when the officials of the Hongkong Branch of the China National Medical Associa-

Kenneth sighed; Ann did not. tion received a telegram from Kenneth offered. She makes me that sick, if I do pay it. She used to Shanghai informing them owing to the change in the situn-be a swell woman, but since she's tion the services of the nurses gene paah on that sheik she's one could be dispensed with for the wet smack right. Can't present.

heavy date: can't see but a coupla dances after dinner; can't see a damn thing but sheiky and trolling him around. I'm fed. I'm 'bloat ed. I'm through. I'm not doing bloodbounding for a living. Not yet."

The Shanghai medicnt officials must have been inspired by the peace negotiations.

The Relief Funds.

The Directors of the Tung Wah

KOO B

Ann said wrelly and with sym- pathy that she did not blame him in the least.

Hospital have announced that due to the antiring support of other Chinese Institutions the Tong

Kenneth opened the car door. Wah fund has met with an excel-

"Won't you get in and sit down lent response and another $50.- Cat has been remitted to the and wait?"

"Thank you." Ann accepted. Cantonese Club (Kwon Shiu " get in and sit stown," she Kong Sor) in Shanghai, Tor dis.

sank into the wide depth of the tribution, making the total com

tribution from the Tung Wah lossent, "but why wait?" pital to $250,000.

ALL RESERVOIRS FAR BELOW OVERFLOW.

The total storage in the Colony's reservoirs on the 1st of the month million gallona as was. 1,606.98

with 1,371.61 million compared

of last year. gallons on March

of this total storage 1,1

1,140.22

m.g. was in the Island reservoirs and 366.70 in those of Kowloon, as compared with 1,038.70 m.g. in Hongkong and 332.72 In Kow- loon on the 1st of the correspon ding month Inat year,

The consumption on the laland for the month was 238.00 m.g. for an estimated population of 382,260, giving a consumption per head per day of 21.5 gallons as

compared with a consumption of 201.34 m.g. for an estimated population of 466,520 with a con- sumption of 16.9 gallons per hend per day.

The consumption in Kowloon was 131.47 m.g. for an estimated population of 206,500 giving a consumption of 18.3 per head per day as compared with 117.54 m.g for an estimated population of 179,140, giving a consumption of 23,4 gallons per head per day in 1931.

The rainfall for the period in given as .87 inch as against E.53 inches during the same period of

Jast year.

All the Colony'a reservoirs, ex- Reception, cept the Shing Mun Kowloon, are far below overflow.

PEAK HOSPITAL.

TO BE CLOSED AT END

OF NEXT MONTH.

With the opening shortly of the War Memorial Nursing Home at Mount Kellet, there will be no further need for the present l'eak Hospital, and that institution is to be closed at the end of April. It is possible that the building will ho used for apartments.

Kenneth said, after a moment, "I get you. I'd go in a hurry if Chung Sing Association. his damn car wasn't busted down." "It isn't," sald Ann. It's his Members of the Chung Stog

"stubborn Chinese Charity Association have damn" (from Ann!)

well been visiting the leading Chinese nes. The car would run restaurants and amusement re enough to get home if he'd run it sorts at night and firms in the day instead of latening to it and look-at the latest. for more contributions for the re-ing at it. He'll have to, sooner or lief of Shanghal distress. Many later. He has a knock in his on- substantial subscriptions

will get were gine that's all. They obtained during the last few nights home in gcod order, in time."

"Sure of it?" from patrons of restaurants in

"Positive. Listen to West.Point.

his en gine. It will run."

Big Charity Concert. Under the distinguished tronage of Messrs. Li Yau-tsun. C.B.E., and Chan Lim-pak, Chair. man of the Board of Directors of

"I'm on" said Kenneth, and renched with a gesture of violence for the clutch, and he and Ann were off.

While the date of the opening of the War Memorial Hospital has not yet been definitely fixed, the equipping of the building is pray- tically complete, and will prob ably be occupied by next month Plans have been definitely made for the elaing of the Peak Hospital at the end of April, when it will be returned to its owner, Mr. J. E. Joseph, through whose generasity, the Government has had the use of the building and equipment for the past 10 years, at a pepper- corn rontal.

Originally built as a residence, the old building was for many years used as such, but later was turned into hospital.

In

the Tung Wah. Hospital, leading For a short time Ann gave her- September, 1922, Mr. Joseph pur Chinese merchants have organised self over completely to the sooth-chased the building and equip- able charity concert at the Kau ing, heart-easing luxury afforded ment and offered it for use as a Yn Fong Theatre, which will open by the absence of piston rods; but hospital to the Government. to-day and will be continued until presently, when Kenneth had re- Sunday. Over 100 Chinese profes-iterated and told the world for the alonal actors and actresses and third time that he was through other amateur musien players with, or off of, Letty King for life. have been invited to participate. she felt sorry for him and saidments.

that she hoped she hadn't made trouble for him, and that he was not going to be unhappy.....

SHAMEEN'S 1932 BUDGET.

- Continued from Page 2)

from the Council is strielly hibited.

leave in England, but it is under- Mr. Joseph is at present on stood that early in May, the pre- mises will be turned into apart-

NUDIST MEETING.

GATHERING LAST EVENING FORMS SOCIETY,

"Any lime!" He said it twice. nud ilded that Letty King 'gave; him a pain in the neck, and invited Aun to call him Ken, or Kenny, or anything she liked. but Mr. Smith. The Hongkong nude culture He went on to say that he was unmovement was crystallined into pro-accustomed to taking girls out for being last evening when n meeting

Mr. Farmer: take it that the Council will take steps to get rid of unregistered dogs?

Mr. Knott: There have been several cases and these have been dealt with. Owners have even been fined.

Resolutions 9 & 10 were then put to the meeting and carried.

Chairman:-Before we conclude

I should like to propose a very hearty vote of thanks to the Chair- man and the other Members of the Council during the past year for their services.

.

Mr. Hoffmeister:-1 second the resolution.

The resolution was carried.

The meeting concluded with vote of thanks to the Chairman.

赫

Mr. H. Phillips presided over re- presentatives of the following busi-

an evening and having them go of supporters, held at Lano Craw- cow-eyed over other men, writing ford's restaurant, decided upon the notes and sending them by wait formation of a Hongkong club. ers, and that he had no intentions At the outset there was an atten- of accustoming himself to such ac-dance of over forty persona, in- tivities from his girl friends. cluding six ladies, but when the They could stand him up once, names of those desirous of jólning just once; after that he'd show were called, only twenty-one, in- them whether or not he was dizzy.cluding three ladies, answered the

Ann repeated that she did not enti. blame him.

Mr. H. E. Lanepart presided, Vacxpectedly Kenneth proferred and spoke of the objects of the the suggestion that they park, in movement. In answer to a quen- runch in altion, he said that he considered road they would minute, and take a turn or two at that the expenses would not ex- necking.

ceed $300 per annum.

Ann declined pleasantly, offer- The motion "That a Nude Cul- ing by way of apology eccentricity ture Society be formed in Hong of habit. She had never gone in keng" was unanimously carried for that sort of thing,

by those present, and at the subse "One big evening!" Kenneth re- quent enrolment of Intending marked.

members, twenty-one names wore taken. Officials were then ap pointed.

Ann again was sorry, ness houses, organisations and as Kenneth. "I don't go in much for "No, I didn't mean that," said sociations:--Aviatic Petroleum Co.

(SC) Ltd. 3 votes, Batchelor, necking myself. Oh,

well-of

R. K. 1, Brameld T. 1, British course, I go in for it but I don't Consul-General 10, British Con- get any kick out of it. Never sul-General Anglican

Church have. Most girls do, though. Trustee 1, British Consul Russian That's all most girls care about. Consulate 1,

British

Consul just kind of thought it was a 1. British Vice-Consul 1. British shame for you to have your even- Vice-Consul 1,

girl liko Canton

Club Ing wrecked. What a Trustees 3, Carey, P. T. 1, Char you, so pretty and and all, con 2. see in a wet smack like that boy China & China Navigation Co., 11 do say it." Chinese Maritime Customs 13,

It was decided to hold further meetings in due course.

THE BANK RATE.

A REDUCTION TO FOUR PER CENT.

London, Mar. 10. The Bank of England discount

tered Bank of I, A Ltd. 2 friend of Letty's, I don't know, if rate has been reduced to four por

Deacon & Co. Ltd. 1, Deacon Estato

"I don't either," said Ann, "He's Co

n.cold dish if ever thera 1. Dent & Co., Ltd. H. 1, Dodwell & Co., Ltd.- 2, Farmer, Was ono," Wm 2, Fuji Paper Co., Ltd. 1 "I rather think so, too," said

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Grimth. T

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The last change took place on February 18, when the rate was lowered to five per cent. from six per cont, at which it had stood since September 28, when the rate a bum steer was raised, in connexion with the he said. "She suspension of the gold standard,

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Co. 1, Spalingoz, world you aren't hard to tako. Got a couple. One to run and ons U. 1, Staff Buildings, Ltd. (A. P. after Letty King. Yes, I was certo keep in reserve in caso of acci Co.) 3, Standard Oil Co. of New tain she was."

dents or anything." York 4. Tavadia, B. C. 1, Tavadia, Ann was not the one to disputo "How wonderful," said Ann, "al- E. U. 2, Watson & Co., Ltd., A. 8. with a certainty." "What a grand ways to have something in reserva 4, Watson, Ches. EL 1: 95 votes re- car you have she said

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