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Home Affairs

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1-Money is needed for

The British Governinent la propos- Ing to borrow (1) £40 millions, (2) £110 millions, (3) £280 millions, (4) £400 millions, (5) £960 mil- llors.

Hughe M. Knatchbuli- 2.- Sir

Hugessen arrived in Hongkong on Thursday. He is (1) a member of the Committee on Mul-toal; (2) G.O.C. the British Troops In Malayn: (3) British Ambassador to China; (4) Permanent Secretary to the Co-ordinating Ministry of De- fence: (5) British financial adviser to the Chinese Government. 3. The British Premier, Mr. Stan- ley Baldwin, is retiring after the Coronation. He will be succeeded hy (1) Mr. Neville Chamberlala: Sir (2) Viscount Hailsham; (3) Samuel Hoare; (4) Mr. A. Du Cooper; (5) Mr. Anthony Eden.

4. The Coronation Court of Claims 'heard recently the petition of the Lord Great Chamberlain. He is (1) the Duke of Beaufort, (2) the Earl of Lucan. (3) Lord Wigram, (4) the Earl of Athlone, (5) Lord Ancaster.

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5.-Unfettered discretion and

widest power has been vested in the High Commissioner to Pales- tine, as a result of new disorders, The High Commissioner is (1) Lt. Gen. J. D. Gli; (2) Lt. Gen. Sir Arthur Wauchope; (3) Maj. Gen. W. D. Brownright: (4) Lt. Gen. W. W. Pitt-Taylor; (5) Lt. Gen. Sir Arthur*** Bontam Carte

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6-The present seat of the Spanish Government has been shelled from the sea. This la (1) Valencia, (2) Barcelona, (3) Alicante, Cartagena, (5) Bilbao. 7--President Roosevelt's proposal to recrganise the Federal Courts has occasioned a storm of controversy. The main reason for the proposal Is (1) that the work of the Courts is in arrears, (2) the

that present Judges are incompetent, (3) the Supreme that much of the "New Den?" legisla tion, (4) that the judges are too old, (5) that increased powers are necessary to deal with gangsters.

8.—It is announced that the railways.

are gradually to be nationalised in (1) Canada, (2) the Irish Free State, (3) Chile, (4) the United States, (5) the Argentine. 9-The annual pilgrimage to Meccu has begun. Mecca Is in (1) Palestine, (2) Arabia, (3) Iraq. (4) Syria, (5) Persia. 10.--An Indian ruler recently cele- brated his sliver Jublice. This is (1) the Gnekwar of Baroda, (2) the Maharajah of Gwalior, (3) the Maharaja of Mysore, (4) the

Nizam of Hyderabad, (5) the, Maharajah of Kashmir.

General

six hundred

school 11-Over

children were killed in a terrific explosion at a school at New Lon- don. This township is in (1) Toxas; (2) North Carolina; (3) Missouri; (4) Indlane; (5) Louisia

na.

the speed

12-The Normandie has regained the

Atlantic Blue Riband from Queen Mary, her average being (1) 32.76 knots; (2) 20.31 knots; (3) 31.08 knots; (4) 34.71 knots; (5) 30.90 knots.

13.-President Quezon has suggested that the date of the Independence of the Philippine Islands should Under be advanced by one year.

United present arrangements the States will

complete grant autonomy to the Philippines in (1) 1939; (2) 1851; (3) 1948; (4) 1941; (5) 1950.

14.-The Basenjis, dogs which do not bark, created a sensation at Cruff's. They come from (1) Iceland, (2) Thibet, (3) Algerla, (4) Java, (5) the Congo.

15-King Gustav played tennis st Cannes last week. He is king of (1) Sweden, (2) Belgium, (3) Norway, (4) Yugo-Stavla, (5). Denmark.

SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1937

THE SERIES EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT-INSPECTOR PLAYFAIR'S NOTEBOOK: 15

Leepwell the Bag-Snatcher

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T'S odd," said Joshua Playfair to his sergeant, "how, sometimes, a little thing will save one from making a hash of a case. The Leep- well business was a good example of that.”

"Leepwell?" said Sergeant Dumbell.

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"It was before your time," said Playfair. "Nearly ten years ago, I should think. Leepwell was one of these bag-snatchers. He'd been con victed twice, for assaults with violence, and when, soon after he came out for the second time, there was a savage attack on a woman near Wimbledon Common, a local constable who happened to recognise his features ran hím in on suspicion: This was the day after the occurrence. P. C. Snooks, or whatever his name was, thought, without being too certain, that he'd caught sight of Leepwell at Wimbledon the day before.

"I was asked to investigate.

"I had Leepwell brought along to the Yard. Of course, we knew all about him thero. I was well aware of his previous record, and I knew, too, that he had a room in town-in Chaffinch Square, Pimlico which had been, so to speak, the base of previous operations. I thought it might be well worth while to make investigation there.

"Leepwell was in truculent mood. He inveighed heavily against the officiousness of Snooks and the incompetence of the Wimbledon police; protested his innocence with his usual wealth of invective; and maintained that he had a cast-iron alibi. He'd come up that day, he said, from Leicester, where he had been for the last month, and he had a friend there who could prove it.

"In that case, Leepwell,' I said, 'there's no need for these hysterics, is there? In the meantime, I'd like to go along to Pimlico and have a look at that room of yours. If we find nothing there, we shall have no case for de- taining you."

21-In the film "Lloyd's of London",

the

which comes to the Queen's and Alhambra theatres to-day, the role of Jonathan Blake is played by

.35 Bartholomew Freddie youth, and, as the man, by (1) Errol Flynn; (2) Gary Cooper; (3)

Power:

Fredric Туголе

(4) March; (5) Charles Laughton. 22.-The Mighty Tandra" is

successful new film. "Tundra" is (1) a river, (2) a huge fish, (3) a gipsy chieftaih, (4) on Egyptian goddess, (5) a treeless plain.

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23-Miss Daphne du Maurier has written a chronicle of her family. Her grandfather, was the author of (1 Trilby." (2) "Wuthering Helghts," (3) "The Woman in White," (4) "Under Two Flags." (5) "Moby Dick," 24-A biography "Grey of

Pallodon" is to appour at the begin. ning of the monit. It is by (1) Mr. H. A. L. Fisher, (2) Mr. Bruce Lockhart, (3) Mr. C. F. Vuillamy, (4) Professor G. M..Trevelynn, (5) Mr. J. A. Spender.

of

Mary Wollstonecraft, by George R. Precdy. Mary Wollstonecraft was the wife of (1) Bentham, (2)

10-A thrilling story was told of the 25-Another- biography is that of

rescue of the crew of the British steamer Hopsang. which Was -wrecked near Koshun. This town Is in (1) Japan; (2) Formojn; (3) Korea: (4) Hainan Island; (5) the Philippines.

17-King Carol of Roumania has

opened a shop. He is selling (1)

. cigarettes, (2) hats. (3) books, (4)

flowers, (5) provisions.

18-Sir Henry Craddock is dead. He had been Governor of (1) Kenya, (2) Nigeria, (3) Bombay, (4) Burma, (5) New Zealand.

Arts and Books

10 The Philharmonic cast for the forthcoming production of "Street Singer". Anne Winter will play (1) Marie; (2) Yvette; (3) Estelle; (4) Adele (5) Bebe. 20-"Charge of the Light Brigade" is showing at the King's Theatre. The famous Charge was made in (1) War of the Roses; (2) Napoleonic War; (3) Peninsula War; (4) Indian Mutiny; (5). Crimean War.

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Godwin, (3) James Mill, (4) Shelley, (5) Byron.

25-Mr. Michael Sadleir has publish- ed a new novel. It is called (1) "Lonely Heart," (2) "Argent and Gules," (3) "Countercheck Quar- relsome," (4) "These Foolish Things," (3) "In a Green Shade,"

Sport

27.Mrs. Heien Wills Moody

may become a professional. She is the world's greatest woman (1) golf pinyer; (2) tennis player; (3) skating expert; (4) hockey player;

(5) swimmer.

28.-Dizzy Dean has announced his is one of the retirement. He world's best (1) jockeys; (2) swimmers (3) American football bucks: (4) stunt pilots; (5) base-i ball players,

20-Omelaily recognised" nt Eton, aftor a lapse of many yours, l (1) hockey, (2) Aves, (1) Association football, (4) Rugby football, (5) rounders,

30.--Oxford won the Boat Race yesterday, this being its (1) 14th successive victory; (2) first win in 14 years; (3) 10th successive vic- tory; (4) first win in 11 years; (5) 10th successive victory.

The SNAPSHOT GUILD

The

--ART_AND_PHOTOGRAPHY

Here is an example of the Innumerable opportunities given to the owner of a camera to antlufy his feelings for the artistio.

"\/HAT can I do-I can't paist or draw," is often the complaint

of persons who have strong feelings for the artistle and the desire to express them.

Not all those porions realize tint within the past few years modera 'cameras and photographic inatorials havo opened the door of artistic ex- prossion practically to everybody. Because of the capability today's Improved equipment to produce good photographs undor a wido range of light conditions, and bo causo no great difficulty is met in mastering the technique of photog- raphy, the doafro to express artistic foolings by means of pictures is no longor limited by the rofusal of one's brata to cooperate with a paint brush. And by pictures is not meant meroly photographic records of platos or people usually interesting only to thoro familiar with thom, but pletures ovoking pleasure for all who bobold thon, because of their universal apponi to tho sousch, omations or imagination.

With a camera in his hand, rea- Rouably good powers of observation are virtually all Mr. Average Man needs in order to satisfy his desiro for artistic exprozaion, These pow- ere ho may exorciso by selecting artistle picturos from the inoxlinust- ible supply already composed for him by Nature. It is a mailer, of ocoing the picture and choosing the best vlowpoint from which to photo- graph it. Or he may create his own artistic compoalled with mov

able objects and with light he is able to control. In either case, ho may work with the samo art factors or does the artist of pen or pencil-- forms, masso, light and dark areas, interesting lluo, conter of interest, halauce and obtain artistic compo sition on his negativo. This anyone 'unskilled in drawing may do with a

camora,

But he can go stil farther in the satisfacilon, of his artistic tastos if ho will master the technique of producing his own priats. In such tbings, as tho 'soloction of the type of photographio paper suitable' to the negativo, the manipulation of light in the printing process, tho, innaking of portions of the negative, and trimining the prints to improve the original composition, he is given still further opportunity for, exer elsing his artistic talents.

Koop on winlitng you could draw or paint, If you liko, but don't bo stopped by your inability to do so. Ronlita the possibilition of your camera. Apprálas from the artistio standpolut reproductions of photo- graphia in magazinon and nowapa, Dors. Go to photographlo exhibits, and observo how many pictures please the sonses excoodingly be canso of their beauty, or around the emotions or stimulate the imagion- tion. These are the purposes, we are, told, of all art expression. With these purposes in viow, soo what you can do wlib your own camera, Titore are opportunities avorywhere, y

-JOHN.-VAN-GUILDER. ---

"On hearing this, Leepwell chcored up visibly. I sent for a constable, and off we all went to Chaffinch Square,

"Leepwell's spirits rose on the way to Pimlico. He was heavily facetious about the visit to his room; we should simply be wasting our time in going there. He hadn't been inside the place for a month. Nor had anyone else. "The place'll be thick with dust,' said Leepwell, 'and dust, Mr. Nosey Playfair, is just about all you'll find.*

"It was a dismal enough habitation, certainly. I can see it now, in my mind's eye. There was a tousled bed, in the corner-Leepwell might have It for slept there the night before, or he might, as he said, not have been in weeks-there was a table with an empty plate and glass on it, and a couple of dirty knives; there were a couple of vases and a cheap alarm clock on the mantelpiece; and there was a cupboard containing Leepwell's wardrobe.. That was about all. Everything was thick with grime. And protracted search failed to discover any sign of the proceeds of the Wimbledon robbery.

"'Well, Leepwell,' I said at last, 'there seems to be nothing much here. You're prépared to swear you haven't been' around here lately?'

"My Bible oath,' said Leepwell. "'Nor anyone else?”

"'Of course not. It's a Yale lock, Nosey, I shown yer. 'Ow many more times are you goin' to arst the same questions?' He glanced at the clock and his voice trailed away pathetically. Cor, look at the time, Guv'nor. Have a heart; I got a date at six,”

"Curiously, it was that last remark that cooked poor Leepwell's goose. 'Got a date at six, have you?' I said. 'Sorry, Leepwell, I shall have to hold you, pending further investigations.""

What was Playfair's reason for doing sof (Solution on Page Treo)

Girls and Boys' Corner

I have done this colour. ing entirely by myself.

Dear Kiddies,

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ADDRESS

Act...

---Anthony Platt, Peglyn Faber, Billy" As I expected, there were Fitz-Gerald, Joun Gulmgam, Pinky Dudman, Cassum Abdulloh, Mary lots of entries for last week's Silva. Fred Stephens, Rony Gorla,

100 Competition. Not

hard; Arthur Fisher, Anthony Cutcher, Violetta dos Remedros, George Mud- was it?

Francis Ozorio. I'm

It's not been very easy to pick on, Kendra W's Easter

deelded have

that

out the winners, though, be giving you a very appropriate Com- this week. The picture cause the competiton was 30 petition very keen. But I've gone through shows a nice, big Easter egg, and all the entries very carefully, and the artist has added a spring-like air

Ühe allowing for age and neatness

daffodils ness to the picture with

strewn in it. What you have lo do of work 1 Peter Gilbert (aged 10), 6 LI Kwan is to colour the sketch, so get out Avenue, Tai Hang, sent in the best your paints or crayons and see who Senior effort; whilst the Junior award can, make the best job of it. goes to Joan Catherine Millard (aged 8), 3 Waverley Terrace, Kowloon Docks.

at the Photogem Studios?

Unele Eddie,

There will again be, two prizes- one for children from 10 to 14; and another for those under 10, plus a Will the winters call at the "Tele-free portrait to ench winner. Let graph" Oflee for their prizes and for me have your entries, addressed. to a card entitling them to a free photo Uncle Eddle, c/o "Hongkong Tele- graph," not later than 4 p.m. on Specially commended for good Wednesday. work are Doreen

Mortimer, Bobby Taylor, Maisie Reis, Colin Wong, Auren Marques, Doreen Stephens, Margaret Hume, Hassan el Arculli, Geoffrey Warren, Elsa Laurel, Fernao Carvalho, Pamela Brown, J. B. O. Hall, Sybl! Rousseau, Poppy Arnold, Va

Vincent

Tavares, Marguerlic Gutierrez,

Alan

Cuther, Peggy Prince, Norman McQueen, Margle Xavier, Peggy Barion, Mimi da Roza, and Patrick Kennedy amongst the Seniors; and the following Juniors:

A Lay Sermon

By HUGH REDWOOD

Happy Indeed is he who knows the Lord in this three-fold capacity, Christ has become the strength of his fe of whom slali ke be afraid?

Upon

the

My rock and mu.. Rock his feet fortress and my age sel, and deliverer out of that Psalm xviii, 2 Rock springs his constant refreshment. Who comes to Jesus bread; finds living water and living not merely a store but daily supply. In the Fortress he has

might

of the refuge, not from the foe alone, but from his own weak- us well. A man 'born-

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is, for the time being, an infant. But he is an infant witin a Fortress, and as such his strength is Almighty God,

od, by whom that Fortress was engineered. He is a new creature through Christ, but his defence is sure because he is a new creature Christ

Finally, Christ is his Deliverer.

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he need not fear that his

en foll Fortress can

The unseen hosts of the Lord are advancing, the Lord, strong and mighty in battle. Econ will the gates lift up thair heads; soon shall the King of Glory come in..

hostile woud be about

"I CAN'T ALWAYS BE WATCHING THEM NOW, MURSE. HOW CAN I KILP THEM HEALTHY?”

"You're very wise to ank

that, Mrs. Bartlett. And I'll tell you the way in which you can help them MIOSI.

"Make sure of internal cleanliness by giving them a regular weekly dose of California Syruji of Figs.". "This is speciully important with children at the critical nge, like yours, who are working hard for their exams. There's nothing pulls them down more than poison in the system it affects their general health making them Ilable to catch any infection that's going about.

In my does far more than experience California streply cleanse the system. It acts

quite naturally, and gently and keeps digestion healthy and active.

And 'California Syrup of Figs" equally good for adults, especially for women. As a matter of fact, Mrs. Bartlett, I use it myself and recom- mend you to adopt it for the whole family."

- Be sure to get the genuine “California- Syrup of Figs.

"California

Syrup of Figs"

'NATURE'S OWN' LAXATIVE

WEEK-END PROBLEMS

By Hubert Phillips

PROBLEM 1.,

EGGS

"How many eggs have you got there?" said Farmer Jones to Farmer Brown. "And at what prices are you selling them?"

"I've got 30 dozen altogether," was Farmer Brown's reply. "I'm solling half of them at four for a shilling and half of them at dive for A

go to all that bother?" answered Jones. You have equal numbers of the four-a-shilling and five-a-shilling eggs. Self them ali at nine for two shillings."

"Of course," said Brown, "Funny that didn't occur to me."

Have you any criticism of Jones's suggestion?

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PROBLEM II NOBBY'S BET

Here you are, girls," said Nobby, tha. life and soul of Lord Lacklustre's week. and party. "I have four carda, number- ed 1, 2, 3, 4. Anyone who ikea can shume them, giving me the cards face downwards, then it turn them up one at a time. And I'm prepared to bet avan-money-that-either-the-first-card- turned up is a 1, or the second card a 2, or the third card a 8, or the fourth card a 4. Of course, there may be more enrde than one which conform to this roquirement."

Several of the girls eagerly accept- ed Nobby's bet. Is he on a good thing, or not?

PROBLEM II DOUBLE ACROSTIC UPRIGHTS

This kent-well, schoolboys oft declaim

ills feat, in sinnans pats But what he kept was not the same

As is the same as that!

LIGHTS

(1) Tbls cheurlly suggests a horsvi

A bishop's to and fro.

(3) So hear wrapped up, yat great

fta force.

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Sum up? Or-in.you go!

(6) 1 part, you see, from this strange

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beast.

Go, go (a wretch sublima).

(7). In auch discover this et lomst. (8) The climax of the climb..

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