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CHEVROLET /
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1932.
themselves to agricultural activi- tics, there is no reason why this Colony should be so dependent as it is on outside sources for the supply of its market produce. Our aim should be to become far more golf-supporting in this matter than we are, But the great need fe that vegetables for local con; sumption should be grown under modern conditions, not only from the standpoint of assuring quality, but also in order to avoid those' AT THE CURB YOU WILL dangers which are inherent in pro ADMIRE THEIR SMART duce grown under the MODERN BEAUTY,
usual ON THE ROAD YOU WILL MARVEL AT Chinese methods. "In this con- THEIR EFFORTLESS CONTROL, nexion, we note that a local Com THE EASY SMOOTHNESS OFpany, the China Agricultural De- PERFORMANCE. AND THE LUXURIOUS COMFORT WITH velopment Co., Ltd., is doing a WHICH THEY RIDE.
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No MAN BELIEVES THAT MANY- TEXTURED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL CAN COME LATE AND OF A BUDDEN, YET MANY WILL NOT STICK AT DE LIEVING THAT HAPPINESS CAN COME AT ANY DAY AND HOUR, SOLELY, DY A NEW DIBPOSITION OF EVENTS, THOUGH THERE IS NAUGHT LESS OF that beauty spots around the New Complaints are being received A MAGICAL PRODUCTION THAN A Territories are interfering with is about to be married. Well, he MORTAL'S HAPPINESS George the view of the hoardings,
Nature NoteThe scarcity of the felino tribe In certain districts says a speculation is an invest- An Ice House Street philosopher 's attributed to the annual appear- ment so risky that ho Investor nnco of "Number One Fox" in the wants it, while an investment is # city.
apeculation so safa that nobody will look at it.
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Eliot
A famous Indian snake-charmer
known best!
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As we understand Germany's
Mr. J. A. Fraser has been appoint. A letter from Home says thou- ed to act Assistant Attorney
05 General.
sands of foreign alarm clocks are present frame of mind, It means.. being imported. Kako up Eng no Rolchstagnation. land?
Health Officer of Port and Inspector Dr. T. W. Ware is to act as Second
of Emigrants.
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Sergeant J. R Way has been op- Anzac Company of the II.K.V.D.C. pointed Bocond Lieutenant in the London papers of July 22 arrived yesterday via Siberia. This is the est and most belated of the mails that went astray.
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SYNCROMESH GEAR SHIFT. Committee, has been at pains to A. Bianconi to act as Conani-General
ING. THE THRILL OF COAST-acquaint the Now Territory far ING ALONG ON MOMENTUM mera of the advantages of such WHENEVER YOU WISH- CONTROLLED BY THE TOUCH
aids. This work โย to be OF A BUTTON.
thoroughly commended. DON'T FAIL TO SEE THIS. CHEVROLET SERIES "BA" 5 PASSENGER SPECIAL SEDAN-
In Shanghat, we believe, the
Chemical Imperial
Industries,
The exequatur empowering Signor for Italy in Hongkong has received His Majesty's signature,
The Gazette Intimates approval of the appointment of the Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson to be temporarily an Official Member of the Executive and Legislative Council,
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Embracation is about the only
The worst thing about some thing most football referees get.
Hongkong motorists is that they for their palns., don't see red often enough.
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Sing 'n song of sixpence,
even eighteenpence;
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A sporting writor says instinct
or tells a footballer precisely when to have a shot at goal. This must be
Let every varse get worse and disappointing news for the specta- of tors who shout themselves hoarse
with instructions,
WOTBO and innocent
Bense,
But spare us "Red Hot Mom- mas" and. "Ob, Baby, I am Blue."
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The only man whose heart.
And never dare to tell us where should be in his boots is the
bootmaker, Your Cutie Walts for You,
Looks as if Mr. Braga
MAROON OR BLUE complete Ltd., have a small experimental adverting that on Monday, October 10, a po ko the
with 6 Wire Wheels, Tires and Tubes Bumpers, Luggage Rack, Tourists Trunk, Chrome Tire Covers, Etc., Etc.
Price HK$3,780.
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THE HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE
The Hongkong & Bhangbai Hotais. 144.
Isrporated in HongkonM. · Stubby Bond
Happy Valley
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1932.
NEW TERRITORIES AGRICULTURE
farm in which they demonstrate the use of their fertilisers, and. what is more, do quite a consider ablo business in selling the pro- ducts from this establishment. We
should like to ace the same idea in operation here in Hongkong. Doubtless the Government would grant every facility in this mat ter, and we throw out the augges- tion to the China Agricultural Development Co., or some other firm, to try out the idea, following up their plans with arrangements for central distribution of their producta. There should be good business in such a venture, the community gonerally would sure- ly. Welcome any scheme which would supply them with good market produce, grown under mo- dern conditions.
The Arms Tangle.
It is pleasing to note that the Government's grant to the Now
If Britain's endeavours to get Territories Agricultural Associa-.
France and Germany at the round tion is being doubled for next table to discuss the armaments of year, a fact which may be taken the Reich and in failure, it will be as an indication of the desire of most disturbing. In some quarters the authorities to encourage far-it is suggested that Germany's claims have been advanced largely mers on the mainland to develop to divert attention from domestic agriculture along modern and affairs, but the demands are being more fruitful lines. We are at pressed none the less aggressively one with the Hon. Mr. S. W. T'so for that. France 18. sorlously in his hope that the Government talk the matter over. The prospects.
alarmed; though quite prepared to will do all in its power to grant of a genuine Franco-German rap -every facility possible to the far prochement, which appeared mers in this direction. One bright when M. Herriot was re- happy result of the recent Em turned to power largely because pire Day effort was that from the he was known to be conciliatory surplus funds available it was essential to European stability, in foreign policy, and which are found possible to allocate quite are gloomier to-day than ever. a considerable sum to the supply-It was seen immediately after the Ing of roots, seeds, etc., to New French elections that the acce Territory farmers, while the free Right in Germany would make the lernted movement toward the distribution of Canadian seed
polley of the French Government potatoes, made possible through much more difficult. The menace, the active Interest of the Cann- whether real от Imaginary, to dian Trade Commissoner, should Danzig and the Polish Corridor, also be productive of much-desired the dismissal of General Groener, and, a little later, of Dr. Bruening. results.
the undisguised growth of nation- There is no questioning the fnctalism. and the emphatic affirma- that the New Territories can be tion of Germany's aims, have ner- come the source of a large and re-plexed-tha Fronch Ministers. They gular supply of market produce, if pride themselves on being pacifist, but they likewise pride themselves really comprehensive efforts aro
on being patriotic. If they could made to encourage the farmers, point to a solid republiean and The admirable work which the pacifle. movement in Germany, New Territories Agricultural As their task would be easy. They sociation is doing in this direction French tendency which triumphed could avail themselves of the
cannot be too highly praised, and at the polls, They would almost we should. like to see it followed certainly have taken a great för- up by intensive activity on the ward sten. But this hone was dimmed when events in Germany part of the Governmont as well. and at Geneva were employel to In England, the authorities are impress upon them the desirability now doing a very great deal to of vigilance. The old propaganda:
help agriculture, which has, un happily, fallen on evil days. Here
Jarainst Germany has been renow- od and redoubloʻl, Germany. It is asserted, was less than ever to
-In Hongkong, 'action- là desired, be trusted. It is not the moment
not for the purpose of restoring to make concessions, it is not the lost fortunes, but in order to build moment to disarm. If Franco up an industry which has never gives away, it will be interprated as a sign of weakness, and so far. yet been properly developed. Con- from satisfying Germany will be sidering the big tracts of country the starting point for new claims. across the harbour which land Booner or later there must be a
Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd., all Departments will be closed. The "bear" truth in Hongkong Dispensary, Dispensing his reference to Department, will be open for d's Ice House pensing prescriptions from 10 am. to 1 p.m. and from
p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Street tactics at
Thursda y′s ̧- Rev. Fr. D. J. Finn, of the Jesuit Council meet Mission,
sity long an address at the Univer- ing. last night entitled "Queries of an Antiquery in Hongkong", dealt most interestingly with certain Ands of archaeological value recently
A truthful un-woman is one arthed when sand was being dug from a beach at Aberdeen, for the who doesn't lo most part consisting of various bite about any- of pottery, and the remains of thing excepting wenpona.
her age, her
Eastern ports, for the nerth end her hubby'a The weekly health bulletin for weight and October 1, shows the following carcs salary. of infectious diseases and deaths therefrom-Plague, Beirut 2 cases, Bassein 1 ense 1 death. Cholera, Cal-
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"Well, doctor, you certainly kept your promise when you said you'd have me walking again in a month."
"Well, well, that's fine." "Yes, I got your bill last week and went right out and sold my car."
A
Bolontist
Bays the human body is worth, about 67 cents. But he doesn't explain why we should band the
doctor $7 a visit
to repair a 67-
cent machine.
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Noticed that the Australian flour importa- tions into Hongkong have Increased by. over 100% this year. Saying it'
with flours.
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cutta 14 Cases & deaths, Amoy 7 cases The best place for agitators is All the League of Nationa 2 deaths. Canton & casce 3 deaths, a sugar plantation. They can delegatos atem to have arrived at Nanking 12 cases, Shanghai 11 cases, raise cane there to their hearts' is Geneva. Smallpox Alexandria 2 Baghdad 3 cases 1 death, Baarah 10
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content.
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cuars, Bombay 6 cones 3 deaths, Cal-
Nothing wonderful about the cotta 8 cones 8 deaths. Karachi 1 case, School rivalry is all right, even way women carry their age. It's Madras 20 cases 1 death. Tuticorin if it is, in a sense, class warfare. in their handbags. 6 caren 2 deaths, Pondicherry 8 cases 3 deaths, Canton 2 cases,
French refusal, and it is better to begin hy taking on a firm at-
☐ ☐ "Bridge as a Profession," says heading. Or, maybe, a calling.
titude. These were the arguments Everest, it is now proposed to fly Baulked in climbing Mount which are urged upon M. Herriot, over the top. Will thene record- and he might fronically he forced seekers nover rest? to show himself loss accommodat
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It only costs $1 to obtain vi marriage licence in Hongkong. And yet wo've got to pay $5 for our other lottery tickets.
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ports about the dam. In the rest of China they are damning the
According to recent research, it has been found that British post- age stamps contain millions of ing than M. Tardieu. It is to be trusted that he will not allow him their honeymoon in 1925, and some licking.
A German couple started out on germs on the gum. That will take salf thus to ha met in a false anticipate terminating their tour
ជ ធ Into the hands of the extremists comes of starting out "ones in a Council give us nothing but re- position, and that he will not play in 1935. This is probably what In Hongkong, the Legislative in Germany. There is an immense blue moon." need for forbearance. If intran aigence is to be answered by In- hope of an amelioration of Franco- sense of humour. Most horses
A local owner declares that one Report. transigence: there will be little of his pet panics has a distinct German relations. More than ever appreciate chaff! is it necessary for France to prac
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After attempting to eat ten past of M. Herriot turning in as many minutes, a would lead us to expect and for man was taken ill. Served ing his Budget speech, said that The Hon. Mr. Shenton, in opon-
the polla. which the French people voted at right for attempting to exceed the time was passing with ever in-
swede limit.
"Now, take.number 416. For, a reasonably priced home, whore would you expect to and another house like that?"
We seem to be up in the air re-
garding the proposals for an Air Mail service.
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creasing rapidity. W.E.L., W.E.L.. V.E.LI
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Lady Houston is financing a flight over Mount Eversot, the highest mountain in the world. Heavens above!
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A Russian, alleged to have tried
to convey mall from Shanghai to
Manchuris, was arrested. Wasn't
a Red letter day.
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Bradman, the Australian cricke-
ter, wears a straw hat. This, of course, Je to show his contempt for bowlers.
The Hon. Mr. Kotowall said that • there was adequate material to be found locally for filling Public Service vacancies. Hore, Hora!"
Our firemen are worthy of all; praise, and yet they are often told to go to blazes,
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A load of furniture toppled over the other day. Crash bofore delivery!
A London scientist has boos endeavouring to discover exactly, how much sleep wo need; - From personal observations, we should ay that Hongkongites merely nood just five minutes longer.
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As far as we can, fudge, this local nudist movement is just one tanned thing aftor another,
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