1935-02-23 — Page 27

NOTED LITERARY MAN

COMING TO COLONY

VICE-PRESIDENT OF NATION- AL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

On a journey which has taken him to many cition of India, and to Singapore, and which later will in- clude the Chinese mainland and

Dr. John Oliver La Gorco,'

Japaident of the National: Goographic

Society of the United States of America, and Associate Editor of the National Geographie the official publication of Mogazine, the Society, will reach Hongkong early in March. As one of the ne tivo editors. of the National Geographic Magazine, Dr. La Gorco hundies thousands of manuscripts from all parts of the earth. His present trip is for the purpose of familiarizing himself with recent and continuing changes in Asia.

Dr. La Gorce has been an official of the National Geographie Society for more than a quarter of a cen- tury. With Dr. Gilbert Grosvenor, President, he hns bullt tho organization during this period into the largest scientific and educational society in the world. Nearly a million members are now on the rolls of the organization.

It

THE HONGKONG- TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1935.

Bridal group taken after the wadding, at St. Andrew's Church on Thursday, of Miss Margaret Woolley and Mr. George White. (Photo: Ming Yuan).

CURRENT MOTOR NOTES

BY "ROADSTER"

RICKSHAS

EUROPE'S PEACE

BRITISH MINISTER TO VISIT CAPITALS

The Society has for its aim "tho

London, Feb. 22, increase and diffusion of geographic

British newspapers give pro- knowledge." During the 48 years

Magazine Gap, should do so in low minence to the suggestion that a of its existence, It has played a pro-

gear, appears to have been taken British Minister, for preference minent part in geographic and An incident witnessed In Des seriously buy the majority of Sir John Simon, should not only general scientifle fields by fostering Voeux Road recently serves to drivers. One driver, however, has visit Berlin but also Moscow and original exploration and research. warn people using these vehicles learnt the folly of driving down on In recent years it has assisted Ad- that it behoves the passenger to his brakes, and incidentally oiter perhaps other European capitals miral Richard E. Byrd in his flights ensure that the puller does not ing an object lenson to a number of with the object of carrying for to the North and South Poles,

ignore other traffic. One of these people who saw the car in ques-ward, by personal discussions the hua co-operated in his most recent vehicles waa engaged outside tlon passing the lower Peak Tram broad preposuis for European exploratory work, and also with Mr. Claucester Building on the Des Station, emitting smoke from the appeasement outlined in the Lincoln Ellsworth in his Antarctic Voeux Road side, the passenger region of the rear wheels, accom-Anglo-French communique flights.

Indicating to the coolic that he panted by a strong smell of scorch-February 3. Recent Events

wished to proceed castward along ing palatwork. Chater Road. Instead of the coolic proceeding a few yards to "Eva" making the correct turn into and Chater Road, he dashed

on-coming tramear,

In 1931-32 the Society was a par: ticipant in the Citroen-Hanrdt Trans-Asia Expolition

which

special cars

currently an expedition hy balloon

result

across

HONGKONG'S ROADS The talk given over the radio by the Ianorary Secretary of the

of

This idea, which first found ex- pression in The Times and Daily Telegraph, is generally welcomed by newspapers of all shades of opinion. The Daily Herald believes Sir

"

Needs for Visits to Capitals

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RADIO BROADCAST

[RunningTM Commentary On Rugby Match

DANCE PROGRAMME *... From ZBW on a wavelength of 356 metres (845 kilocycles),

4.15

p.m. (Approx). Running Commentary on the Rugby Match bu tween the "Club and the H.K. and Shanghai Bank from the H.K, Foot-' ball Club Ground.

5.30 pm. (Approx). Chinese Re- corded Programmo.

7-7.25 p.m. and Relections from Light Operas,

Tom Jones (German),

H.M.S. Pinafore (Sullivan).

Les Cloches de Corneville

(Planquette).

8 pa Time and Weather Report, 7.25-8.20 p.m. Variety Programme, Organ Solo-It was so Beautiful,

Quentin M. Macican. Vocal--Florrio Forde Old Time

Medlay,

Pianoforto Dusts-Sunshine Euslo

Medley.

Planoforte Ducts-Goodnight Vienna

Medley.

Memorioa.

Words.

Ralo da Costa and Harry Jacobson, Vocal Gems-Bo Marlé.. Violin Solo-A saya,

Albert Sandler. Songs-Bind Dogs and Englishmen. Songs-Lover of my Dreams.

Noel Coward. Band-Northern and Southern Piano Solos--One Minute to One. Piano Soloe--I had to change the

Song-Brave Hearts.

Rale Da Costa.

Evelyn Layo (Soprano). 8.20-8.45 p.m. The Season's Ballet (Glazounov). Alexandre Glarounov and Orchestra, 8.45-9.20 p.m. A Recital by Mavis Bennett (Soprano), and Benno Moi- selvitch (Pianoforte). 1. Pianoforte naise in B Flat Major (Chopin); 2. Solos: Grillen (Behumann), Polo- Songs:-Solveig's Song (Grleg), Lo,

0-20-9.30 p..

9.30 p.m. Press Bulletins Stock Quotations.

starting in Syrin, morre and Des Voeux Rozd i, which had Hongkong Automobile Assccntion John will go to Berlin to talk over to Gents Link emerged at Tientsin, China. Last just left the "island" proceeding on Tuesday night, revealed many the whole of the proposals for Pianoforte Solos-Isolders Jacbestod summer the Society sponsored con-

facta In a westerly direction. In the interesting

in connection general settlement outlined m the meantime, the view towards the Colony can boast of a total of 306 tion that Herr Hitler and his Pretty Mocking Bird (Bishop).

with local motoring. That

(Linzt), Rondo (Hummol); 4. Songs: of 3,000,000 cubic-foot gas capacity, Post Office was obstructed, and the miles of roads, and excellent motor advisers would want to limit con

the communique and says the sugges-Down Vouxhall Way (Oliver), into the stratosphere, and a series coolle failed to notice another tram of dives by menus of a hollow steal coming from the opposite direction, roads at that, is a matter for conversations to a single topic of the mental Band of II. BL. Grenadier Nautical Moments (arr. Winted) played by The Regi- ball for into the depths of the with the

ricksha, gratulation. Even so, the mileage Western Air Locarno is unfound-Guards. Atlantic Ocean, off the Bermuda passenger and coolle were

that

is rapidly increasing, offering grea-jed. very Islands. The stratosphere light,nearly sandwiched between two ter inducement, to people not own although its balloon finally crashed, trams. The fright received by the

ing cars to become motorista. obtained records of the first passenger will doubtless frame his cosmic ray studies ever made by policy in the future, but all users pausing for considerable periods at of rickshas should insist upon the predetermined levels. The deep sea coolie observing "Snfety First' dive of Dr. William Beebe establish principles. ed a world depth record of more than half a mile, and brought back data in regard to previously un- known sea creatures that live aub- jected to the tremendous prossures of great depths.

NEW CHEVROLETS

LOCAL ROAD PATROLS

9.35 p.m.-12 midnight, ́A Hong- kong Hotel Dance Orchestra.

10.30 p.m. Prass Bulletins, Stock Quotations.

12 midnight. Close Down.. NOTE: From 8-11 p.m. there will be a Relay from the Tal Ping Theatre (Chinese) Broadcast on Z.E.K., on a Frequency of 640 ke'n

It is taken for granted in Berlin. on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Minister visita another capital, ho The institution of road patrolsays the Herald, that if the Foreign Holidays and their services have does so to discuss all questions been extensively used. It is sure of mutual interest. Security in ly a matter of honour that non- the East is na essential as security members, who have received help, in the West to general appease The latest models of Chevrolet will see their way clear to support-ment, and, as a deadlock cannot cars are amartly designed and well ing the Association whose motto be broken in Berlin alone, a Rus: TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME equipped, and at their respective is "Service for all" when possible. sian visit would become, a logical prices offer very sound value. It is hoped to extend this road corollary to the German visit. Relay of Organ Recital. From Fortified by the experience of There are many features of note service if the membership in- The Herald considers the need for

Union Church inat year in handling a 3,000,000 usually associated with cars in the creases sufficiently. Minor repairs some such a mediating move is cubic-foot balloon, the National higher price field, while for sheer can be effected and help from argent and in ile editorial de-

PIANOFORTE RECITAL Geographic Society in sending up performance and smooth running garage obtained if required. The clares. "The British Minister in this year a 3,700,000 cubic-foot bng they excel.

H.K.A.A. cannot in any way com- talking frankly with Germans and Service.

10.30-13.30 a.m. Union Church in the hope of making the most

pete with the usual garage service Russians and Poles is trying thorough exploration of the strato-

but will assist motorists to obtain singlemindedly to bring about al11.30 am-13 neon. Chinese Re

Preacher: The Rev. E. G.. Powell phere yet attempted. It will be

Motorists who employ chauffeurs whatever service is required. agreement between them that corded Music. the first stratosphere balloon to using Chafer Road Car

Members only have a right to should be able very materially to 12-12.45 make use of hellum gas instead of should remember that the Auto-while for the purposes of inter- tion of which is imperative." Park

p.m. Hop Yat Church carry the badge of the Association; help solve the problem, the solu- Servico. hydrogen, as an insurance against mobile Association has its own tele-

12.45-2.30 p.m. European Recorded explosion, The Society has obtain phone at the park, and that a tele-national motoring, the A. A. badge

Music. ed the co-operation of the U. S phone message to the A.A. attend-issued. These two undres should gestion that Sir John Simon might Report

with "Hongkong superscribed is The News Chronicle says the gug. Army Air Corps for the flight, and ant will be given to chauffeurs. be taken by members when pro-but it the balloon will be manned by two The adoption of this practice ceeding on leave as they will be The prime object of the Berlin visit Moscow is only a suggestion should become general. The num-recognised by the R. A. C. and the visit would be to discover what seems a very good one. The National Geographicber is 27794. Magazine is truly a force for the

A. A. and carry certain privileges Germany's policy really is on international diffusion of know-

MAGAZINE GAP ROAD

with them; they are the personal ledge. It goes each month to every

property of the Hongkong Associa- those aspects of international country having a postal system. It notes recently that motorists des- return them when they cease to be Franco-British overtures leaves The suggestion made in these tion which relies on motoriste la policy which her reply to the is uniquo among publications. is devoted entirely to articles cending the new motor road from members of the local organisation. untouched. If she will not sign

of its officers.

It

which toll In an accurate but non- technical and intereating way of the lands and peoples of the earth the activities, the economics, the art

CHATER ROAD PARK_

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

and architecture, the work and play

WHEN THERE IS MUCH PRETEN-1 The name of Mr. J. H. "Chandler that the traveller will encounter to- SION; MUCH HAS BEEN BORROWED, has been added to the register of must almost certainly have some day. The Magazine has made an NATURE NEVER PRETENDS.-Lavater, chemists and druggists,

especial point of fine illustrations.

EUROPEAN HURT

.

1 p.m. Local Time and Weather

Offenbachiana (arr. Herman Finck). Spanish Serenade (Bizet).

Light Orchestral Music.

Symphonic Rhapsody on "I Pitch my Spanish Dance No. 1 (Moszkowsky).

Lonely Caravan" (Coates). Symphonic Rhapsody on "I Heard you

Poet and Fensant Overture (Suppe). Singing" and "Bird Songs at. Even- tide (Coates), Hail, Vlonnn-Potpourri (Dostal).

A Concert.

the Eastern Pact, what security docs she suggest for the mainten- ance of peace on her Eastern Violin Solos-Allegro (Flocco), Frontiers? Hitler who has shown Violin Solos-La Capricciosa (Ries). some realism in his foreign policy,

Songs By the Waters of Blinnetinka Master Yehudi Menuhin. proposals to make for stabilising

(Lieurance), the situation in Eastern Europe. Songs-The Lass with the Delicate to Russia, and Great Britain might Pianoforte Solos Children's Corner They might not be unacceptable

Air (Arne).

Mavis Bennett (Soprano). broker in the possibly rather de

Builo (Debussy)-Serenade for Ilcate negotiation.

the Doll, Pianoforte Solos-Paganini Etudo in

E Flat Major (Paganini).

(Continued on. Page 4.)

Meanwhile, the News Chronicle describes the recent Soviet press outery against Germany as a dia-

In it are to be found some of the His Excellency the Governor has 1 Excellency the Governor han most striking photographs of far appointed Mr. R. A. D. Forrest to be appointed Mr. Hamilton to be Super-play a very useful part as honest and rear places that appear in cur- Deputy Estate Duty Commissioner, intendent of Irporis and Exports. reat publications.

Dr. La Gorce will return to The Colony's credit balance at the America by way of the Pacific compared with $13,410,919 at the end to the local

el of November was $13,263,101, phold and afeningitis were reported One case each of Diphtheria, Ty Ocean.

of October.

Health authorities on Thursday. The names of the Ching Slong

service to peace and hopes it HER FAT IS GOING FAST Brick Works Co., Ltd, the Tai Wab A notification in the Gazette be checked. The Times to-day re- Banking, Investment and Loan Co., garding the renewal of pilots' " calls, in regard to Pacts to ensure Ltd, and the Sun Kuman Co., Ltd., licences gives details of the Impont-mutun assistance have been struck off the register. tion of "hilmi flying" tests in certain Europe, that much of the ground Eastern

If you are curious to know what is In connection with the gala_night

seems to be already covered by happening to her bust, waist, and hip Mr. J. Pooler, local import to-night, the Management desires to appointed the Hon. Sir Shouson Chow, hand, and between Poland and the

at the Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden

Pacts of non-aggression between measurments, read her letter:- His Excellency the Governor has Germany and Poland on the one agent, met with a serious accident state that it is expected that all in to be an additional Member of the Soviets on the other hand, as well taking Kruschen three months ago, last night, when a car which he attendance shall be in evening dress. Council of the University of Hongkong as by subsidiary Treaties

"I was 180 lbs, when I started was driving ran into a tram car

VICTIM OF BAD MOTOR SMASH

Ja Arsonal Street and overturned.

Сакен.

for a period of three years.

It is notified that nt the expiration

Mr. Pooler was pinned under the of three months, unless cause

A bankruptcy notification sintes

car, and it is believed that ho shown to the contrary, the name of that a first and final dividend of sustained a fractured pelvis.

the Luen Wah Mirror Co., Ltd., will $17.60 per cent. has been declared The car was being driven to-be siruck off the register and the in the case of Chan Leung-xhi, wards the town at 8.30 p.m. when Company will be dissolved.

widow, of No. 8 Mosque Street.

the accident occurred.

Inquiries made last night re-

It is notified in the Gazette that Mr. G. D. Gilford Hull, Resident vealed that: a passenger was with the road running east of and parallel Engineer of the Shing Mun, Scheme;

to Nathan Mr. Pooler at the time, but his Public Square Street and terminating is leaving for London to-day by the

Rond, commencing at name could not be obtained,

Immediately after the accident, Cliff Road...

at Wing Sing Lang, will be konwn as P & Q. liner Rajputans, on business

[connected with the Scheme. passengers on the tram car rush-

Hull will return to Hongkong in ed to the scone and found. Mr.

June. Mr. Jacob Kline, Director of the Pooler pinned under the motor Sinai Men's Club, of Chicago, the

Mr.

Locarno-British Wireless.

CUBAN UNREST

+

and am now 102 lbs., and I hope to of reduce my weight still more. Regard

ing my measurements before taking Kruschen: I was 41-inn, bust, 38-ins. waist, and 40-ins. hips, and now I am 3p-ine. bust, 30-in waist, and 40- Ins. lilps, my age boing 29 years. One bottle of Kruschon laste me a month. I take one half-teaspoonful in a tumbler of hot water each morning before breakfast: Apart from losing weight; I feel so much better in health. do not wake up in the morning still feeling tired, and do not got head- achep like I used to. I cannot thank Kruschen enough."-(Miss) M. A. U..

RAILWAY BRIDGE BOMBED; -

STUDENTS' STRIKE

Havana, Feb. 22. The eltuation in Cuba is still very unsettled. Communista are believed to have been responsible for setting fro to 100 railway trucks. A railway bridge nt

car, which had to be lifted before largest individual men's club, in the Among the interesting visitors, to Mr. Pooler could be extricated. world, with over 1,200 members, is on Hongkong this week was Mr. Jona- Jorellanos was badly damaged by He was taken to the Government tour of the Orient, investigating than Cape, the well-known publisher, a bomb. ⠀ Civil Hospital..

mon'a clubs activities. Mrs. Kline, who is on a tour of the Far East,

Public school teachers, their Comparatively little damage was work in Chicage, is accompanying him. the Colony, visited many points of pupils and University atudents

who is also interested in women's club Mr. Capo, during a four day stay: In done to the car, which was taken They are passengers on the Empress Interest and also attended the annual have gone on strike at Cienfuegos, to Dodwell's Garage at Wanchal of Britain, due in Hongkong on March race meeting of the Hongkong Jockey charging the Government with by a break-down gang. Su

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