1933-11-29 — Page 7

LATE MR. SIMPSON

FUNERAL AT HAPPY VALLEY

LARGELY ATTENDED

RETREAT AT SHATIN.

t

A large gathering of friends and colleagues attended the funeral yes- terday at Happy Valley of the late Mr. Andrew M. Simpson, Superin- tendent of the shipbuilding depart ment of the Hongkong and Whan pon Dock Company, Ltd., whone death occurred at his residence at Kowloon Dock on Sunday morning.t

The Rev. Dr. E. L. Allen, of the Kowloon Union Church, officiated at the graveside.

IMPRESSIONS OF VISIT TO TAO FONG SHAN

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

CURRENCY TRUCE

URGED

ANGLO-AMERICAN PACT NEEDED

New York, Nov. 28,

In a letter to Senator Borah, who

There can be little doubt that fortunate all those who were enough to be present at the gather- An Anglo-American currency ing of the newly organized "Fri- ends of Tao Fong Shan" at the truce is advocated by Mr. James Warburg, who, since his resigna- Christian Institute at Shatin on tion and caustic criticism of the Saturday, would agree that this [administration'a policy on Nov. was indeed a memorable occasion. 23, has returned to the attack of WAB. as reported in these President Roosevelt's monetary ex- columns on Monday, the first time

periments. that the association had met actually in the Monastery in whose work it is interested, and Dr. has championed the President's Mr. Warburg urges the Reichelt was pleased to welcome abandonment of "further wilful his friends there under such f-depreciation of the dollar and the vourable conditions. The

¡dollar commodity experiment" weather enabled everything to be

He adds that the curly revalua- seen to best advantage, views of mountain and sea from the oletion of the dellar on a modernised vated hillside glowing ander gold bulllon standard should only brilliant sunshine, while a plea-be undertaken in conjunction with sant breeze cooled the air, which Great Britain, thus to involve the was clear and dry, and delightfully entire sterling bloc. The best ap proach to this would be an Anglo- refreshing,

Amoriean currency truce, he con-

fine

cause,

4

open

The chief mourners were Mr. C. C. Stark, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hedley, Mr. and Mrs. G. Cooper, Mr. G. Duncan and Mr. E. Coek.

last rites had been After the performed, the grave was covered with a profusion of wreathe.

Among those present were Mr. E. Abraham, Mr. Č. Atkinson, Mr. A. W. Bliss, Mr. T. G., H. Brayfield, Mr. A. Calman, Mr. B. S. Church, Mr. J. Crookdake, Mr. E. Docherty, Captain, Douglas, Mr. A. Duncan, Mr. G. Duncan, jr., Mr. P. Farrell,

Dr. Reichelt is indeed a splendid | eluded. Sub-Inspector J. Fender. Mr. W.

host, and it is not to be wondered The growing controversy for and Forsyth, Mr. L. G. Frost, Mr. N. Garland, Mr. R. J. Goodman, Mr. at that the work of the Christian against the Roosevelt monetary D. Gow, Mr. S. Gray, Mr. W. Institute has progressed so fa- policy is exemplified in the mass Greig, Mr. and Mrs, V. Hast, Mr.vourably under the leadership of meetings, statements and

his magnetic personality. Speak letters throughout the country. Holberg, Mr. G. Henderson, Mr. W.

Meanwhile the administration Johnston, Mr. D. Keith, Mr. J. Ing of the work to which he has Kempton, Captain N. Kibee, Mr. Kiven his heart, the work of has slowed down its gold experi the "Christ Spirit" ment and has intensified its efforts R. Lapsley, Mr. C. Logan, Sub-In- spreading spector Logan, Chief Inspector among these earnest thinkers who to meet the $727,000,000 due on are led to a study of Christianity December 15 (in maturing loans) Marks, Mr. W. Mathchin, Mr. C. E. Millard, Mr. J. McLaggan, Mr. T. through their interest in Bud- by borrowing in the orthodox

dhism, Taoism and Confucianism, fashion. Morrison, Mr. J. Dgg, Mr. A. Pear-

and who are thus enabled to re- son, Mr. J. Provan, Mr. D. A. Pur- ves, Mr. and Mrs. V. Ramsay, Mr. alize how all that is best in their R. A. Ramsay, Mr. J. Remedios, Mr. own roligions leads them to a be- J. Russell, Mr. B. Stewart, Mr. C. Tlef in the all-porvading power and Stuart, Mr. H, H. Scott, Mr. 3. love of Jesus Christ, the Doctor Sturgeon, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. himself seemed to radiate that Sweeney, Mr. W. Sprague, Captain Spirit to which he was referring and held his hoarers spellbound. Walker, Mr. G. White, Captain H. Williams, Mr. W. Wotherspoon, Mr.

The importance of such work B. Wylle, Mr. J. Van Servontar,

as the Doctor in engaged in was, bis number Ones and several others.

Wreaths were sent by John and emphasized in a brief but moving Cyril. William, Mabel, Catherine apench by Bishop Hall, who has and Reginald, Mary and Willie, consented to become the President of the association of The Friends Tim, Dai and Emma, Peg and Harry, Tig and Eame, Mike and of Tao Fong Shan. The hope of Derry, members of the Kowloon the founders of this association is Dock Recreation Club, donatora to that it will grow and flourish as the Hongkong Benevolent Society, the Christian members of the com-|

Buying Securities. members of the Kowloon Bowling manity realize what a great bene- Green Club, Kowloon Football Club, fit it is to them to have, in the

Washington, Nov. 28. Chinese contractors and foremen #f very neighbourhood of Hongkong,

Mr. Morganthau announced to- the shipbuilding department Kow-such a beautiful and peaceful spot, loon Docka, Chieftain and member where one may meet with religious day that the U. S. Treasury had of the Hongkong St. Andrew's SD-

persons of all faiths, gathered for purchased $8,748,000 elety, Government Marine Surveyor and staff, General Manager Indo-meditation, study and spiritual Government securities during the

all-embracing past week.Reuter. uplift, under the China Steam Navigation Company, Institute of Engineers and Ship Benediction of Jesus Christ,

builders, and several others,

NEWFOUNDLAND

ORE FOR U.K.

GREATER USE

FUTURE

IN

London, Nov. 28.

In the House of Commons, the Dominions Secretary, Mr. J.

said he understood Thomas, negotiations had taken place be tween commercial interests cerned which, it was hoped, would result in an increased use in the future of Newfoundland ore in

the United Kingdom.

con-

He understood importations of this ore had recently been resumed after a considerable lapse of time. -British Wireless.

Guest Quarters,

Tho Herald-Tribune asserts that the unchanged price of gold, means that the lull will continue, while the administration is sounding billa public opinion. Numerous providing for remonetisation silver are certain to be presented to Congress at the earliest oppor tunity.

of

Thomas and

Senators Smith,

the meantime, Harrison are, in studying a plan for fixing the price of silver at 75 cents (U.S. currency) per ounce, with the pro- vision that one such ounce, plus 25 cents in gold bullion, may be utilised for backing silver certi-

flentes.-Reuler.

worth

of

Federal Deficit

New York, Nov. 28. The National Industrial. Con- A suggestion was made that in

that the addition to auch retreats as that ference Board estimates of Saturday when the Friends of federal deficit from January 1931 Tao Fong Shan could all gather until Oct. 31, 1933, exceeded U.S. together, there might often be $7,589,000,000, of which $908,000,- 1931, times when people would like to 000 was in the fiscal year

$3,153,000,000 in 1932 and $3,069;~; go out alone, or in small groups,000,000 in 1933. for a few quiet hours, or

The deficit of $464,000,000 in the to spend a day or two in the pence-:

current ful atmosphere of the Monastery, first four months of the To this end it was proposed that fiscal year, which was 524,000,000 one object of the association less than in the corresponding. should be the provision of por-period last year, is due mainly to guest quarters where the large Increase in receipts and

manent

even

The

Europeans might stay if they the decline in expenditures.

is now segregating:

wished, and so enjoy the advanta- Treasury

ges to be gained there, without emergency from general expendi feeling that they were interrupting tures, whereby it will be shown the work and intruding upon the that ordinary receipts and expendi- routine of the students. The tures almost balance. beautiful situation of the Insti- tute, high on the mountain side. no Bttingly named Tao Fong Shan the (the mountain from which Chelst Spirit, the Logos Wind, is blowing) maken it an ideal place

NATIONALIZING PLAY for such a period of withdrawal

GERMAN ORGANISATION TO ENTERTAIN WORKERS

or-

Berlin, Nov. 28. Chancellor Hitler to-day sent greetings to the new German organisation, Nachderarbeit, ganised to provide wholesale en- tertainment after working hours for the labourers of the nation.

Herr Goebbels deeinres that the etate could never leave the people to themselves, but must organise their leisure as well as their work- ing hours,

But if extraordinary expendi- tures are included in the current year statistics, it is estimated the deficit will amount to $1,400,000,- 000,-Reuter.

More Codes Signed

Warm Springs, Ga., Nov. 28, President Roosevelt to-day signed over 20 N.R.A. Codes, including one for the Motion Picture Industry.

The Liquor Trade.

from the pressure of everyday life. So, while the Doctor is delighted to feel that he has the support of his Friends on this side of the hills, they in turn may feel the assur- ance that on the other side of the

Warm Springs, Ga., Nov. 28. | Nine Dragons is a centre of power

The President has signed a code to which they can turn when they wish to draw on the never falling establishing Government control of und all-strengthening Christ Spirit the liquor trade till Congress fixes which is the source of all that is permanent measures.--Router. Good in the Universe.

Note: Bishop Hall is President

of the association "Friends of Tao Reichelt himself. The Treasurers, Fong Shan", and names of those Miss N. E. Elliott (Chinese Y.W.C Interested may be given to him. A.) and the Rov. F. Short (L.M.S.) to the Secretary Dr. E. L. Allen, will be pleased to accept donations Union Church, Kowloon, or to Dr. or subscriptions.-Contributed,

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1933.

SHARE PRICES.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS

The following in the list of local share quotations Issued to-day,

Banks.

B.

II.K, Banks, $1830 b. I'Kong Banks, £131 n. Chartered Bank, $15% n. Mercantile Bank, A. a

£20 n. Mercantile Bank C.. £12% 0. East Asia Bank, $104 n. Am: 0. Financo Corp., 8h. $20 n. China O. Fin. Ord. Sh.84.75 p. China O. Fin. Pref. Sh. 35 n.

Insurances.

Canton Ins., $336 n. Union Ins., $680 b.

China Underwriters, $1.65 n. Chinn Fire, $625 n. HI.K. Fire, Ins., $290 n. International Assce. Sh. $6.10 n.

Shipping.....

י

Douglas, $35 n. II.K. Steamboats, $18 n. Indo-Chinos, (Prof.), $30 a. Indo-Chinas, (Det.); $85 n. Shells (Bearer), 51/30% n. Union Waterboats, $15 n.

Mining.

Antamoks, 82 cis, an. Baintoos, 34 cts. n. Baguio Gold, 60 cts. n. Benguets, $40 n.

Benquet Exploration,

40 cts. n.

Benguet Goldfeld, 30 cts. n. Big Wedge, 30 cts. n.

Gold Greek, $0 n.

Ipo Mining, $9 n. Itogons, $7

n.

Kailans, 24/6 u.

Langkats (Single), $18 n. S'hai Explorations, Sh. $4.60 n S'hai Loans, $6.95 n. Rauba, $13 b.

Venz: Goldfields, $6 n.

Docks, etc. H.K. Wharves, $116% b. H.K: Docka, 316 n.

S. China Motors A.. $6 n. 8. China Motora B.. $8 n. Providenta (old), $21⁄2 b. Providenta (new). $1.36 n. Hongkowa, Sh. $350 n. New Engineerings, Sh. $7 n. Shanghai Docks, Sh. $149 n.

Cotton Mills. Ewa Cottons, $12.90 b. S'hni Cottona, Sh. $120 n. Zoong Sings, Sh: $10 n. Wing On Textiles, Sh. $70 n. Lands, Hotels, etc.

H, and S. Hotels, $6.20 s. H.K. Landa, $72 n. S'hai Landa Sh. $31.00 n. Metropolitan Lands, Sh. $14 n. Humphreys, $11.00 s.

B.K. Realties, $5.60 n. Asia Realties "A" Sh. $140 n. Asia Realties "B" Sh. $20 a. Chinese Estates, $99 n. China Realties, Sh. $10% n. China Debenture, Sh.$187 n.

Public Utilities. Tramways, SE1 n.

n..

Peak Trams (Old), $15% ni Peak Trams, (New), $7% n. Star Ferries (old), $99% n. Yaumali Ferries (old), $244 n China Lights (old), $9 sa. China Lights (new), $9,36 n. II.K. Electrica, $72 b. Macao Electrics, $23 n. Sandakan Lights, $10% n Telephones-(oid)-$28-b China Buses, Sh, $111⁄4 n. Singapore Tractions, 3/- n. Singapore Pref., 15/- n.

Industrials. Malabon Sugars $15 n. Cald: Macg. (old), Sh. 321 n. Cald: Macy. (Prof.), $19 Canton Ices, $6 n. Cements (Com.), $2 n. Cements (old), $2.40 n. Cement (New), 5 cts. n. II.K. Ropes $0% xn.

Stores, etc. Dairy Farms, $28% sa. Watsons, $6.30 b. Der A Wings, $1 n. Lane Crawfords, $1.20 b. Mackintoshs, $21 n. Sinceres, $13.20 8. Wm. Powells, $2.10 n. Wing On (H.K.) $140 ..

Miscellaneous. Amusements, $44 50. H.K. Entertainments, $10% n. S,C. Enterprises, $1 n. United Theatres, Sh. $2 n. Macao "Greyhounds," 10 n. Constructions (old), $2 n. Constructions (new), 60 cts. n. B. Ind, G. Bonds, $78% n. H.K. Govt, Lonn $4% b. Prem. Wallace Harpers, $8 n.

EXCHANGE RATES

Herr Ley, Labour leader, speak ing at a meeting of representatives of his group, declared that Ger. many was probably compelled by competitiva reasons to further

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF accelerats her pace and methods of work, and therefore must create

Church of Christ, Paris. The First THE WORLD CANNOT DO WITHOUT a spare time organisation to give creative German people complete GREAT MEN, BUT GREAT MEN ARE Scientist, Hongkong, announces that Geneva. relaxation of body and mind in VERY TROUBLESOME TO THE WORLD. the Annual Thanksgiving Service will Berlin..... be held in the church edifice, Mac- Helsingfors. Goethe. their leisure hours-Reuter.

Dannell Road, on Thursday evening Oslo.. at 6 o'clock. A cordial invitation Athena.

Milan extended to all.

CHINESE MINISTER..

GUEST OF LORD MAYOR, OF LIVERPOOL

Liverpool, Nov. 28. Mr. Quo Tal-chi, Chinese Minis- ter to London, who is visiting here, Avas given a special invitation to lunch with the Lord Mayor at the Town Hall to-day.

This evening he lectures at the Town Hall, and dines at the Athennoum.

The Chinese community in Liverpool is the largest in Britain. and Includes a number of students Liverpool who Bre attending. University-Reutor,

RADIO

What does it matter if winter

BROADCAST catches you unprepared?

TO-DAY'S. BROADCAST.

RELAY FROM THE SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' HOME

365 metrest

Froni Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 11-11.30 a.m. Stock and Exchange Quotations, Selected London and New York Stock

Weather Quotations, Report, etc.

11.30 am.. Chinese recorded pro-

gramme.

1

pm. European programme 12.30 of recorded music.

1 p.m.

Local Time and Weather Report. 1.15 p.m.

A relay, of the Hongkong Hotel Orchestra by courtesy of the Manage ment. (During the intervals recorded music will be broadcast from the Studio).

1.30 p.m. Rugby Press News, etc. 2 p.in. Close Down.

4.30-7 p.m. Chinese programme. 6-6.15 pm. Children's Stadio Con- cert.

7-10.30 p.m. European programme. 7-7.45 pm, Orchestral

Carnaval Sulle, Op. 9 (Schumann)..

London Symphony Orchestra con- ducted by Sir Landon Ronald. Pomp and Circumstance (No. 3 in G

Minor) (Elgar).

Pomp, and Circumstanco (No. 4

In G) (Elgar).

London Symphony Orchestra con- ducted by Sir Edward Elgar, 0.M. May Night Overtura (Rimsky-

Korankow).

London Symphony Orchestra con- ducted by Albert Cantes. Handel in the Strand (Grainger). Mock Morris Dances (Graingor).

Now Light Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dr. Minicofmn Sargent. 7.13-8.15 p.m. From the Studio. B p.m.

(Local Time and Weather Report). Selections by Frank Reid and His Danto.

8.15-8.30 p.m.

Fox Trots.

I Called to Say Goodnight. Make Love the King.

Russ Columbo and His Orchestra, Two Buck Tim front Timbuctoo, You're Mine, You

Ray Noble and His Orchesten. 8.30-9.30 p.m.

A relay of the 1st part of the Con- cert arranged by Mrs. George Griggs from the Soldiers' and Sallors' Home by courtesy of the Committee.

9.30-10.30 p.m. From the Studio. Selections by the Orchestra of the R.M.S. "Empress of Japan."

Programme.

1. Hungarian Fantasia (Tobani). 2. Selection "The Show Beat"

(Kern).

3. Tarantella (Dohny).

Late Popular.

1. Dinner at Eight.

2. I Got'cha Where I Want'cha.

3. We're in the Money.

4. Lazy Bones.

10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press News.

10.35 p.m. Close Down.

All records in the above European programmÇA are selected from Z.B.W's Library.

THE EVIL THAT IS “MAHJONGG

(Continued from Pago 6.)

verted into an estimate of the potential worth of the Four Winds. For an Object Lesson, we will naturally take the Sparrow, here- in a bird of unestimable. worth. Drawing will be confined to ad- miration of the symmetry of the form and appearance of a "Tull hand".

on

(This last by the way, might be eliminated

account of its tendency to produce injurious results on bénĺth, not to say on the fortunes, of the other fellow. In any case, it should be withheld from people suffering from a weak heart).

Yes, a School ander, the none too rigorous conditions imposed by mahjongg would in our estima- tlon ben powerful rival to, sents of other learning. A mass deser tlon from class-rooms muy even be envisaged. In that event much of the money that should properly have been expended on an tuckshop ill be squandered away, and that in the name of a bird that ought to have no claims to our considera- tion whatever,

With their rare discrimination in these matters, our City elders perhaps may be induced to come Nov. 28. in here also. It is in their power. 83.29/32 to shoo away this bird of proy now 10.00 so solidly sitting on our doorstep.

13.76

Nov. 27. .84.16/32

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Mr. H. Sandor, Vice President of the

Buenos Aires American Oriental Finance Corpura- tlop in Shanghai and Director of

New

York. Asin Lands, Ltd., will arrive in Hong- Gunner J. L. White; of the 8th. Shanghal,

Amsterdam. kong on December 1st, on x.s, Presi-Heavy Battery, R.A., who was recently dent Jackson, having booked suites at court martialled at Victoria Barracks Repulse Bay Hotel. Mr. Sandor is on charges of improper possession of lenna and wearing apparel belonging to follow raguo, Sandor accompanied by Mrs.

gunners, was found guilty by the Madrid..

Bucharest nephew.

Court and sentenced to 60 days' de

Hongkong tention. The sentence has been con-

Brussels... Stockholm Copenhagen During the week ended November Lisbon... lodge, 218 Nathan Road, on Monday 25, one imported case of small-pox, | Nembay. night to hear Commissioner and Mrs, three cases of diphtheria with two la Benwell, speak about their work in deaths, three cases, of typhold (one Yokohama.. North China. The songs and choruses Imported) with one death, and five Montovideo were accompanied on the concertinaenses of meningitis with two dentin, Belgrade by the Commissioner. A farewell were reported to. the local Health Montreal. meeting will take place at the same authorities. Thero was a clean bill of Silver (spot)

Colony place to-night at 7-o'clock, when some health in the

on Monday, Silver (forward).18,7/16.. Luberculosla In the War loan more experiences will bo related. All Deaths from

Colony last week totalled 02. friends are welcome.

Many friends, of the Salvation Armed. Army, including some from the mill- tary and Navy, gathered at Hope

FLYING EAST

FRENCH AIRMÁN ON THE WAY

Paris, Nov. 28. 414 Comte Louis de Mailly Nesle. 585 famous French aviator, who, in 145| 1928, made a dramatic but abortive 23.0514 attempt to fly across the Atlantic 19.80% Ocean, loft this morning on a flight

22.40 100% which will take him into the Far

1/0 East.

At present the airman anticipates 1/29/32 flying as far as Japan, but he may

35 extend his tour.

240 The maching is a light 180 horse-

G.08

18.5/16 Power-engined conveyance, and the 184 plot will take the Journey in easy 100% 100.5/10 stages, making a first stop in Rome. Britisk Wirolean.

-Reutor.

Just call in at Mackintosh's' where you can choose the Overcoats that you like-and ́that fits you,—and walk out In a few minutes armed against the coldest day

There are single or double- breasted Costa-in light and· medium weight, or heavier travelling Ulsters-all in colours, patterns and styles that are to-day's fashion,

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ANNOUNCES A

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on

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ENTITLED:

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By

PETER V. ROSS, C.S.B.

of San Francisco.

Member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts.

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