1938-01-27 — Page 3

1938.

THE - HONGKONG

THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, TELEGRAPH.

P.-C. SHOOTS BANDIT, IS SLAIN 3rd Week Specials

EX-TSAR OF RUSSIA

MAY BE ALIVE

BARONESS ORCZY, creator of the "Scarlet Pimpernel," is busy collecting evidence suggesting that the ex-Tear of Russia is still

alive.

In her Monte Carlo villa she is piecing together the stories of refugees of the Russian Revolution.

And her research is bringing remarkable new facts to light. Speaking from her Riviera home she said that she was writing a book on the subject,

"Some of my informants are refugees of the Revolution living in the South of France. Some of them say the Taar is still alive," sho sald.

NOINA

LIMITED

BREWERY

UB

SHANGHA

TC ANNUAL BURNS DINNER.

at which Scotsmen the world over gather to remember their great national poet; was celebrated locally at the Peninsula Hotel on Tuesday night, under the auspices of St. Andrew's Society.

Duke's Guard Promoted

His Excellency the Governor, guest Chief-Inspector "Dave" Storrier,

of the Chieftain. His Honour Sir the Duke of Windsor's police body- Atholl MacGregor, proposed the

toast of "The Immortal Memory" in guard, has been promoted

rank of Superintendent.

a wilty and brilliant speech.

to the

Mr. Storrier was. a uniformed Over 230 people sat down to din- ner, and the Scottish atmosphere was station sergeant 10 years ago when provided by the Honorary Pipers of he was called on to replace the late the Society, thistle decorations, the

Barley Bree, and the Haggis, which Inspector Burt on his retirement as teck honourable place in the evening's police bodyguard to the then Prince Programme.-Ming Yuen photo.

of Wales.

When we get to-get-her its always U-B's

U.B.DRAUGHT

BEER AT ITS BEST

HOLD-UP IN CAFE

By A Correspondent,

New York.

FIFTY guests in a Broadway restaurant suw Policeman Frank Zaccor sacrifice his life) recently to save them from three gunmen.

While they were drinking and danc- Ing, and three men, guna drawn, walked in und cried: "This is a slick- up. Take it easy and nobody won't get hurt.

The questa were toid to niund against the wall and keep their hands up.

Then a 1 ightened woman scream- ed. Policeman Zaccor, strolling by the restaurant, heard her.

He went inside, took one look and whipped out his revolver.

"Drop your gun," he cried. PRIEST GIVES DYING MAN

LAST RITES IN BALLROOM

Bandit Kirwin, Ignoring the order, started to run. Zaccor fred. Kirwin stumbled, fell, wounded in the stomach.

Another bandit fired, and Zaccor slumped to the floor, The killer and his unwounded confederate ned, leaping over Zaccor's ferm. as they dashed into the street. Guests rushed into the street after them, yelling for help.

Then they returned and attacked Kirwin, kleiting him and beating him with chairs.

Afterwards they knelt around Zuccor as he lay dying on the ball- room floor, while a priest gave him

the last rites.

Bandit Kirwin, expected to die any moment, faced questioners with wisecracks.

When detectives asked him to name his companions he repiled, "If I live I'll tell you all you want to know. If I die I won't, and that'll be just too bad for you."

SPECIAL EMPIRE

CABLES

Calculta.

It is learned that the possibility of an R.A.F, squadron being based on Madras is being discussed by the authorities.

Members of the local flying club are co-operating with the authorities in testing the capabilities of the shore 15 defences against attack. Madras fully alive to the need of strengthen- ing its defences, having been shelled in the war by the German raider Emden.

Stay-In Mill Strike-Mr. H, Butler, Director, International Labour Office, League of Nations, who is on a visit to India, has successfully intervened in the stay-in mill strike, at Pondl- cherry-which-has-been going on for Ave months.

SOUTH AFRICA

ORANGE FREE STATE RELICS

Cape Town. Valuable relles of the days of Sir John Brand, President of the Orange Free State, including some of the President's personal possessions, have been presented to the Free State archives by the President's daughter,

| Mro. is holograph-shows

One

the peace negotiations at Amaquba in 1801 after the first Transvaal War, when Sir John Brand acted as arbi- trator. In the group are General Sir Evelyn Wood, Major Fraser, and Licut. Ian Hamilton.

Colonies for Germany--Mr. C. to Water,

South African High Commis- sioner

In London, arri

arrived in Cape Town to-day from the United States. Referring to his statement made in Montreal on September 14 that he was convinced that South Africa would be ready to discuss the ques tion of colonies with Germany, Mr. to Water said: "I merely gave a few home, truths which people do not seem to appreciate as they should." Rand Grand Prix. Two small Bri- tish cars, a 749 c.c. super-charged Austin and an M. G. of similar capa- elty, finished first and second res pectively in the Rand Grand Prix at Johannesburg to-day. The drivers were both South Africans, D. Van Riet of Cape Town and R. O. Hesketh of Durban.

rains The Drought Breaks-Heavy recently have broken the drought tho Union. in many parts of Over 7in fell at Vrede, in the Orange Free Stato, in 15 hours, while other parts of the Free State report the heaviest fall since the beginning of the year.

Anti-Japaness Boycott The South African Trades and Labour Council has decided to intensify the anti- Japanese boycott.

CANADA

SOCIAL CREDIT TEST CASE

Ottawh.

Major C. IL Douglas, the Socini Credit expert, is reported to have been engaged by the Alberta Gov- ernment na economic adviser.

Major Dougina's main task will be, it is understood, to prepare the Pro- vinco's brief in the test case before the Canadian Supreme Court on the constitutionality of three provincial statues enacted in October relating to the taxation of banks, the control of credit and the regulation of the Press,

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Gloves

Suede finish fabrics with very smart gauntlets. All colours

$275

pair

Bear Brand Silk Hosiery

Elastic top

$195 &

$925

por pair

2 pra. for $1

Paton & Baldwin's Knitting Wool

35c. per ounce

English Coloured Linen Handkerchiefs

$1 for 4.

Many more Bargain Values in the Ladies' Dept.

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These statues have not received the ament of the Lieutenant-Governor. of Alberta-fleuter, IT FOR DOC

Walt Disney's DONALD DUCK

in

"DONALD'S OSTRICH”

Never before have you seen a cartoon with such beautiful TECHNICOLOUR photography

TOGETHER WITH

Footloose Fred in Finest Fettle!..

...and Geoys and Gracia poller than aver.......fixing Fred's love-life all around Landon.......in a day, dazzling, danclag

show with a sing and a swing to make lis

world ring!

FRED ASTAKE

GEORGE

GRACIE

BURNS ALLEN

A Damsel in Distress":

Swingsational made by GEORGE GERSHWI

Lyrics by IBA GERSHY

JOAN FONTAINE REGINALD GARDINER RAY NOBLE A PANDRO S. BERMAN PRODUCTION Directed by GEORGE STEVENS Scrane Pier P. Wudubones, Imeri Pagano, S., K., Laura GRAND HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Oponing SUNDAY

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