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THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, AUGUST

1934

TELEGRAPH'S GAS EXPLOSION RELIEF FUND

OFFICIAL

REPORT STAND UP AND

ON DISTRIBUTION

OF GRANTS

"DARBY & JOAN”

Below we give the official re- port, issued by the St. John | Ambulance Brigade, of the man- ner in which the Telsgraph Gasworks Disaster Relief Fund was administered. Full details `of each case assisted have been supplied to this office and can be seen by any contributors interested.

The report, signed by Mrs. Langley, Hon. Corps Secretary of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, in us follow:

The Gasometer Reller Fund has now been distributed, final relief being paid for the burial of a woman who succumbed from the result of burns two weeks ago, and who had been given relief on several occasions.

CHEER !

AND

the Chorus

James

Dunn.

Froes!

John

Boles

Warner

Baxter and

Madge

Evans.

and a/small

Shirley

/ Temple,

frien

Ton

AT THE KING'S

A NEW AMERICA

SENATOR'S TIUBUTE TO

ROOSEVELT

HONGKONG TRADE.

REPORTS BY. IMPORTERS FOR

PAST FORTNIGHT

The following reports have been

ELECTION WORRIES

(Continued from Page 1.)

tare seeking re-nomination

Tuesday.

on

RADIO BROADCAST

JAZZ VIOLIN AND PIANO RECITAL

ZEK PROGRAMME

From Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 356 metres.

G-7 p.m.

A Relay of the Hongkong Hotel Dance Orchestra from the Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden,

7 p.m. Closing Local Stock Quota- |tions, London and New York Stock

and Commodity Quotations.

7.08-7/99, p.m. Musical Comedy.' Song--Zigeuner ("Bitter Sweat"). Peggy Wood (Soprano). Selection-Charlot's Masquerade.

Now Mayfair Orchestra. Song-Helen--The Shepherd's Song. Song The Dubarry-If I am

Dreaming.

Hoddio Nash (Tenor). Selection-Mother of Pearl,

Now Mayfair Orchestra. 7.30 p.m. From the Studio.

·Jazz Violin and Piano Recital by Candido Nalaz and Pomping vila.

8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Re- port.

'8.03-10.30 p.m. Chineno Studio Con-

cert.

9.30 p.m. Reuter Press London,

Bulletins,

1p.m-Stock and Commodities Quotations.

| Rugby Mid-day Press Nows, Further London Stock and Commodity Quota- tions, followed by New York Opening Quotations,

Minor

After the first rush, Tuesdays and Fridays were set apart for paying rollef money, and jong before the appointed time numbers were waiting, sume of them ob- vious cases, badly burned, and brought in chafts or even carried by relatives, others bearing scars. of terrible burns,, while some re- quired careful scrutiny before

Washington, Aug. 5. being dealt with s they were President Roosevelt motored to supplied by Importer to the Hong- Senator Hatfield, champion of 10.40 p.m. Close Down. doubtful cases.

inspect the Grand Coulee Dam kong General Chamber of Com the protective tariff, is virtually 8.30-10 p.m. European Recorded Investigation proved that many which his administration is build-merce:

certain to be renominated in West Programme from ZE.K. ou a fres of these had lost all their possen-ing He was greeted by a crowd of

Cotton piece goods and fancy cotton Virginia, in which event he wilquency of 640 ke,'s. sions, although they themselves $30,000, including fifty blanketed goods. The following reports have be a prominent national spokes- 8.30-8.55 Symphony No. 8 in 13 were not injured,

Indians.

been received:

men for the Republican Party in Philadelphin Symphony

(Unfinished) (Schubert). Orchestra Senater C. C. Dill, Introducing There is no change to report in the the autumn campaign.

directed by Leopold Stokowski. the President, said: "He is build- market which remains very quiet At the last session of Congress

1st Movement—Allegro Moderato. It was found that many of ing a new America, in which we with prices tending wenker,"

he sharply criticised the "Lori 2nd

--Adante con moto, the burnt ensen find not been to will all have a more abundant life." The latest Cotton prices to hand bargaining" b and denounced 8.559.15 p.m. Gems from "The hospital, and where they refused President Roosevelt said he was

are those of the 2nd inst:-American the projected United Mid. "Spot" 7.06d. Egyptian Sakel. Colombian reciprocity treaty as

States Mikado” (Gilbert and Sullivan).

Chorus of Men-If you want to to go, the services of the Brigade spending most money on the coast, F.G.F. "Spot" 8.6id. - doctor and dispenser were enlisted, because most of the natural re-

Woollens. Some small orders are favouring American capital abroad know who we are.

Chorus of Girls-Comes a Tral of so that they should have medical sources were centered there. This reported Lo Lave been placed on over that at home. He also start-

Little Ladies. treatment daily until the burns policy would benefit the rest of the certain tailoring lines otherwise the ed a campaign for further pro- were healed. This was done at nation, because people from the market is unchanged.

tection of the American chemical the St. John dispensary which densely populated areas would move

industry. supplies the New Territories out to the const, resulting in bet- Benevolent branch with medicines, ter living conditions and a wider

One old woman who badly burnt distribution

MEDICAL TREATMENT.

of the

ration's

In the head came to the office this business. week to express her gratitudo for President Roosevelt inter left for the relief given, medical and the East-United Press,

inancial.

TRAIN WRECKED

BANDIT OUTRAGE NEAR IMIENPO

Harbin, Aug. 5. Baudits wrecked another train

|

There has seen a fair amount of enquiry for Artificial Silk Yarn and some sales are reported.

Waste Silk-The market has kept fairly steady during the period under review and some purchases of New Style Opened No. 1 are reported at from $58.50 to $59.00. Other grades falled to attract buyers at present prices.

PATTERSON ATTACKS. Senator Patterson, in speeches widely circulated by his party, has attacked the "New Deal" on all fronts, alleging that repeated con- gressional grants of power to the Executive have broken down traditional checks and balances in the United States system of repre- sentative government,

Metals Continental prices have advanced since last reporting: Market here is rather depressel, Stocks have, however, been reduced to developed wherever possible, it "While foreign trade should be minimum and there should be some} buying shortly.

must not be at the expense of Flour Market steady. Stack on our home market, nor at the hand totals 120,000 bags.

expense of · Ameriesu labour or American industry," he says..

The time and patience taken in examining each case were exhagat- ing sa we were paying out public money which was entrusted to us, and if we suspected a doubtful ense a St. John Brigade member was sent to investigate before we paid relief. With the exception of the Inst day of reckoning, when three] sturdy, fat women with a young 25 miles west of Imienpo to-day lost her clothing, and who had all the crew, It was a work train, expectant mother who had only and opened a seathing fron SUNBATHING WITHOUT been previously compensated, de- manded more money and ensconced

with several passenger coaches.

The train's crew and all the themselves in chairs saying they

Passengers are missing. It not going unless given feared they have been kidnapped more, and three sailors who were by the bandits, quickly dispersed, the cases were very genuine and most pathetic.

were

The three women were eve tually persuaded to leave, umidst general laughter.

"AN ILL WIND."

is

A large section of the line had the westbound train been removed by the bandits and was badly wrecked. Five wagons were

Rashed to matchwood.

Loss of life, it is feared, must have been considerable.-Reater,

TEARS

(Continued from Pago 6.)

"The American home market is

the greatest in the world; it

amounts to twice as much as all the foreign trade of all the nations of the world. Under such eir- cumstances is it not downright folly to remove needed tariff bars and open this rich fleld to the cheap labour of other countries?"

afterwards. As soon as the skin begins, to feel hot it is time to

STRENUOUS FIGHT. take shelter from the sun,

While the renomination of both Children should not be allowed Hatüeld and Patterson is believed to wear bathing suits for longer certain, both face severe contests than half an hour during the from Democratic adversaries in actinte peak until their

skins the 1932 national elections. In show signs of tanning. Then the Missouri, Roosevelt polled 1,025,- One heard tales of long -

period may be extended consider-1000, votes emplayment: many of these people

against 664,000 for ably from day to day, for were formerly employed at the was given until she was fit to conditions by drawing upon the for Hoover.

the floover. In West Virginia Roose skin scon responds to the new velt scored 105,000 against 330,000 | West Point Hotels as lift attend-work. ants, anals, cooks, etc., but the closure of these places threw them-Son and grandchild burnt to interposing the granules in the acute with respect to the guberna- Cheung Kan, made, 65 years old body's reserves of pigment and In Kansas local Interest is most -out of employment, so the fire was death.. ie was granted a licence

form of a close-mesh screen "all i wind," as the explosion and set up with stock-in-trade in

tan. granted temporary financial

addition to money for clothing, etc.

ing

POLICE HELP.

of

torial contest. Governor Landon,; Republican incumbent, is opposed Safety first is the golden rule for renomination by Dr. J. R. for sunbathing. Sunstroke, even Brinkley, who has twice previously of the mild type usual in England. failed in plcturesque triangular is n most unpleasant experience contests.

Others had lost husbands, wives, children, or other near relatives and in one case there were only a woman and two children left} Through the kludness of thejand it nearly always laves after- out of a family of 12. Tragedy Police Department, many deserv-affects such as headaches and stalked in their faces.

cases have beest granted inability to boar heat, One old man of 85 came with licences, and stock, etc., has been Moreover, sunstroko bogets his son and small grandchild, the paid out of the Relief Fund, Intter bearing scars on his legal

tendency towards further attacks. Feople who lost clothing, faroi- and arms; the mother was inture, etc., were compensated, al hospital, but the old man's chief though those who had lost brend- concern was for the child, although winnors as well as suffering ma- lost all their possessions, terial loss were paid more, This The last day he came he brought was done at intervals so us to hla old wife of 73 and as I paid prevent needless expenditure, and them the final instalment I felt also to keep them in food, etc... compelled to add extra, for they until they had found something reminded me of Chevalier's "Darby definitely to do, of somewhere to and Joan"-they were such an go. appealing old pair and so cheery In spite of it all.

they

have!

TYPICAL CASES.

The following typical cases will show how the funds were distributed:

WATER LEVELS.

FOR WEST, NORTH AND EAST RIVERS

The

Com-

KANSAS, INTEREST.

The Kansas delegation in the House of Representatives embraces four Republicans and three De- mocrats, all aspirants for re- nomination. The Democrata strenuously defend the "New Deal", while the Republicans are somewhat divided in their views, same being content to "go along" with presidential policies, while others attack particular phases, as for example policies of the Farm Credit Administration.

A Wandering Minstrel 1.

Dan Jones (Tenor), Behold the Lord High Excutioner, Appelton Moore (Baritone). As some day it may happen.

Appelton Moore (Baritone). Three Little Maids from School aro

wc.

Trio-Alice Lilley, Joan Cross and Nellie Walker. Were you not to Koko Plighted? Dan Duet Alica Lilley and

Jonca.

I am so proud. ..

Trio-Appelton Moore, Randell Jackson and Robert Carr. 9.15-9.32 p.m. Pianoforte Sotos by Niacha Levitzki.

1 Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 6

(Liset),

2 La Campanella (Liszt), 3. Staccato Etude (Rubinstein), 9,32-10 p.m. Variety. Song Vislona" in the Smoke:----

Lucienne Boyer (Soprano). Band-The Gay Nineties Waltz Medley,

Debroy Somers Band with Ray- mond Newell and Chorus. Vocal Duct-Mood Indigo, Voen! Duet-I Cover the Water-

front.

Layton and Johnstone. Fox-Trot-Goodbye Again, Fox-Trot-Little you Know..

Isham Jonce and His Orchestra. Vocal Whistling in the Dark.

The Viennese Seven Singing sisters.

10 p.m. Close Down.

KZRM PROGRAMME.

To-day's broadenst by KZRM, 6.00 p.m.-Studio Classics, 6.30 p.m.Children's Hour,

Informational 6.10 p.m.-Spanish

Period. 6.30 p.m-English. Informational

Period

7.00 pm-Alexander, the Mystic. 7.20 p.m.-Requests.

7.30 p.m.-Malabon Sugar Con

pany Sponsorship. 7.45 p.m.-Songs of the Philippines. 8.00 p.m.-Princess Pat-Sponsored by F. H. Stevens & Co. 8.08 p.m.-Requests. 8.30 .Chevralet

Jamboree- Pacific Commercial Co. -Chevrolet Orchestra, - Saxophone Sextette, String Ensemble, Lorine Nash, Johnny Harris, Ramon Mendoza and Guest Artists. 9.30 p.m.-Dance Programme. 10.30 pu-Sign Of

REMOTE CONTROL

River Conservancy mission for Kwangtung Province the closest presidential contesta

Kansas in 1932 prese

presented one of Space forbids a detailed report, notifies that the halglit of water in among any of the more populous but the money has been paid out English feet in the West, Nerth and states of the Union. Roosevelt conscientiously, involving much East Rivera in na follows: care and thought. Details of a West River at Shjuking 20,2

Aug. 1. Aug. 5. carried the state by 424,000 votes cases dealt with have been en North River at Taing-

against 349,000 for Hoover. In tered, and sent to the Hongkong

1928, Hoover had 515,000, against Telegraph and Industrial Commer North River at Samshui 16,3

193,000 for Al Smith. The state cial Press.

East River at Sheklung 3,0

is famous for political "upsets" and will be watched closely in of a pilot almost automatic, so that

yuch

7.0

10.7 4,3

Loung E-mui.-Husband, master shoo-maker, with his mother, three children, and three fokla, were burnt to donth. Widow set up in business. The machine, leather, tools, and rent THE SUFFICIENCY OF MY. MERIT Two cases of typhoid wero reported were paid for her and allowances IS TO KNOW THat my merit it not to local health authorities on given to two surviving fokle. She RUFFICIENT-St. Augustine.

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

has

the

Friday,

| November-United Presi.

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PILOTS NOT NECESSARY IN AEROPLANES

Paris, Aug. 4. An invention making the work

la child could land an aeroplane, was to-day placed at the disposal of French aviation by four professors, Examinations In various commercialj subjects conducted by the Institute been subjected to the most exacting It is stated the Invention han of Commerce, Heather, England, to report any change of

were held at ita local examination tests. A pilot need only press address

A Memorial Service for the late The inaugural meeting of the Shelley Street, yesterday.

centre, the Commercial Institute, different buttons in order to tako Wal Sat-mul-Husband and son Helchspresident von Hindenburg will Hongkong Chung Ilus Shing Kang E. Hawkins, K. M. Au, and H. K. and land.

Messra, off, fy horizontally, turn around killed in the fire. She and her be held at the Union Church, Kennedy Wul Young Peoples' Fellowship will Yew, F.C.I.T. Dipl. C.L. (members of baby badly burned. After dis Rand, on Tuesday, at 11 mm. be held at the Cathedral Hall this the local Examination, Committee)

During its tests, the apparatus charge from hospital she was Last year's Chairman of the Rotary of the Fellowship is to band together papers were immediately sealed and of aeroplanes. It is believed that ovoning at 7.30 p.m. The main object supervised the examinations. Worked functioned perfectly on all types given a hawker's licence and Club, Mr. T. B. Wilson, will be the the young people of the various con- mailed to England for correction. Planes will now be able to take money with which to buy flowers speaker at to-morrow's timin at the gregations of the CLS.K.W. in Twenty-nine students of the Commer-off and land without pilote, being She and her baby came for dally Hongkong Hotel. His subject will be Hongkong in worship and service. cint Institute and four. dressings and a wookly allowance "Hongkong Rotary Topics"

The meeting will be in Chinose,

self-study controlled solely by radio. Reuter candidatos sat for the examinations. Special.

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WORLD UNREST

EVIDENCE OF ANGLO-U.S.

CO-OPERATION --:-

Washington, Aug. 5. Paris reports of Angl

Ican pacific discussions were

to the State Department; but official knowledge of t

cussions was denied

The Navy Department declined

to comment on the reporte"

the

High elrolos,

reports sa

growing Anglo-Atmérican sympathy; ¡in the face of world ́uärest;

All authorities aré agrood” that there probably never will be ny, direct" Governmental akroomont dis- United Press.