1939-03-23 — Page 2

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

March 23, 1939

HUNDREDS OF

CLUBS ARE ILLEGAL ROYAL

EMPIRE NEWS

SETTLEMENT · DRIVE

IN KENYA:

Nairobi.

Good Wife Is

Flaw In

TRADE.

ROYAL TYPEWRITER

MARK

́COMPANY, INC.

Secret Of Happiness Law Found INCREASE YOUR PERSONAL EFFICIENCY

LORD_DERBY travelled with Lady

from Derby 'recently Knowsley Tall, their Lancashire home, to keep their golden wedding anniversary at Derby House, Stratford-place, W.

A DECISION given by a Weish magistrate recently means that hundreds of clubs ali over Britain are illegal and have been for years.

The ruling was given by Mr. Stan-

WITH A ROYAL PORTABLE

Then type-lettern, reports, business notes, themes anything... promptly and

neatly. You'll be amazed

When congratulated he said: "Oh,ley Evans, stipendiary magistrate of oh. How did you know? It's very Porth, Glamorgan, when he struck kind of you. Thank you. Fifty off Trebanog Ex-Servicemen's Club at the efficiency you can years is a long time.”

That

A drive for Increased white settle ment is foreshadowed in a report of the Settlement Committee, which

There was no elaborate celebra- recommends acveral land settlement

tion party at Derby House. schemes, all with State asistance.

As most Crown land is already couldn't be," he enld. Think of

pende

division of existing such a few weeks ago. I've no heart on the

that One of the largest dogs on show. And one of the smallest. Atoms Gui, ollenated and future settlement de- what has happened to ine and mine

the for celebrations." holdings, the report proposes Government should raise a lean

Jean of

Lord Stanley, bis eldest son and £250,000. From this fund long-term heir, died in October last year, aged advances up to 90 per cent. of the forty-faur. purchase price would be made to newcomers. Further sums would be

nita of Bockton, a bloodhound.

a griffon.

IT WAS THEIR DAY

ments.

(or

Lord Derby married at twenty-

for alx months.

"NO ANSWER"

Mr. Clifford Walters, who prose- was an incorporated association and registered under the Industrial and cuted, contended that, us the club

Provident Society Act of 1993, it was a separate entity in law, na distinct from number of persons forming themselves into club to supply themselves with intoxicants.

The sale of intoxtennis by a club

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of the then Duke of Manchester. At was wrong in law, he said, as, under Some of the exhibits at Cruft's Dog Show, which was hold recently advanced for permanent improve three Lady Alice Menigge, daughter as a company to individual members

at the Agricultural Hall, Islington.

The co-operation of the Overseas seventy-three he has a place of his the Licensing Act of 1910, no person own in the affections of Britain, or body was entitled to sell intoxica- without 4 justices' Settlement Board and the Colonin I asked him the secret of happiness. ting iquour

ilcence. Development Fund would be sought

reduced He said: "A good wife. That The stipendiary said he thought such

purposes passages and loans for development and understanding mean happiness, there was no answer to the point

Lady raised. of water resources.

We have been very happy."

"I think," he added, "that practical- Other schemes provide for assist- Derby was smiling.

ly every club in Glamorgan is not run anc for retiring Civil Servants.

according to the laws." tenant farmors and Kenya-born men who are landless but agriculturally-African and European-varled with talks on agriculture, hygiene and experienced.

A feature of the report is the in-, local affairs. Although the Atticans sistance that the present holders love their own rhythmic musle, they must be forced to develop their land have no use for Western syncopated ar make it available for new settle-tunes. ment,

Brendon Bunting, in check coat and Beelzebub, a Yorkshire terrier, also trousers, sets a new fashion. had a new fashton-in hair styles.

UGANDA

BROADCASTS FOR

NATIVES

Kampala.

Talks seem to appeal to them more than anything else, particularly talks of a direct educational nature. There; have been many requests that the announcements should be made in English as well as in the vernacular,

An experiment in broadcasting is JAMAICA now being made in Uganda. Every evening a programme is sent out BAN ON RADIO NEWS from Kampala by land line to four loud-spcaicers situated vlilages be- tween one and 17 miles from the studio. Perfect reception is being obtained.

Over 15,000 persons listen to the programmes every evening. Their reactions are noted'

trained by African observers. It is hoped ultimately to establish a real broad- casting service with loud-speakers in every village:

The programmes consist et music

Hitler May Seize Art Treasures

THREAT by Hitler to expro-about these moves, reacted violently. priate the Liechtenstein gallery, He visited the gallery during his one of Vienna's most famous art col-stay in Vienna and decided that it; lections, is the reason for the visit must remain there and that it must Lo Gie Fuehrer of the present ruler become the property of the Reich,

of the pay of Liechtenstein,

Francis

PUBLICATION

Kingston. According to a deerer of the local Government. Jamalca newspapers are now forbidden to publish news received over the air by wireless.

Hitherto the newspapers of the island have published news received by broadcast.

Leaf Spot Disease-It is reported that £500,000 la necessary for a successful fight against leaf spot disease, which is doing considerable dainage to the island's banana industry. A campaign for the eradication of the past is now being considered by the Government and the fruit companies.

INDIA

IMPROVED SITUATION IN ORISSA STATES

Calcutta.

Mr. K. T. 9. Dockray, president of the Manchester Law Soelcly and Manchester Branch of the Working Men's Club and Institute Union, and a past president of the National Working Men's Club and Institute that only th small Union, sald proportion of clubs in England were registered under the Act referred to.

"Most of our clubs are registered under the Friendly Societies Acts, and would appear not to be affected by the decision.

THOSE NOT AFFECTED "At the same time, I feel the deci- sion is one which would be very din- cult to sustain on appeal, and I have no doubt that if we found many of our clubs were likely to be concern- ed we should prosecute an appeal."

The magistrate's decision is binding only in the one case he con- sidered. But if his ruling were up-i held on appeal to a higher court the effect would be that all clubs set up as companies, friendly societies, pro- vident societies, etc., and not merely as social clubs, would, if the author- tles took action, have to apply for Justices licences on the same terms as public-houses.

Hitler's Africa

Inquiry

HITLER has decided to get a first- hand account on the position in

Cermany's former colonies.

He is sending an exploratory mission to

to Africa to report to him on The situation in the small Raja- every aspect of colonial life.

A group of experts is being chosen ruled States in the Orissa district has under Hitler's personal supervision, On advice of his friends, the greatly improved during the past few and it is possible that it will be Prince of Liechtenstein decided to go weeks. The majority of States have headed by a prominent Nazi func- concessions to popularitionary associated with Germany's

colonial drive.

pendent country in the world, is on return of his and his aunt's property. the border of Germany, and is prac-

Liechtenstein;-third-smallest-inde to Hiller_personally and demand the rnment.

leally at Hitler's mercy.

Its former ruler was forced by Hitler to abdicate because his wife, the then ruling princess of Liechten- stein, was a Jewess, a member of the famous Continental Jewish house of Guttmann.

CHARM CHAIN OF BUTTONS

The Raja of Talcher, from which At first General von Epp, nominal- State some 25,000 refugees fled into ly in charge of the German colonial British Orissa to escape alleged op- movement and president of the pression, such as forced labour, ins Colonini League, was expected to go invited them all to return to their himself. homes unconditionally "and without

But his journey was thought to be Stirling City, Cal. Mrs. J. W. Glenn of Inskip Lodge tear of persecution, prosecution or too provocative so persons less pro- minent in international matters will has a charm chain all her own, the partiality."

Instruments of Accession. The re- now form the mission. But her husband has left his pri-result of a lifetime hobby of collect-

It is

is planned to start the mission vate property to his wife, and the ing buttons. The chain is 31 feet vised draft Instruments of Accession Lelchtenstein gallery is the most long and contains thousands of bitt- have been isued to the Indian States off from an Italian African posses- From the Royal kennels, Champion valuable part of it.

tons, no two alike. They are from and are now in the hands of the sion, and its headquarters will be: It is gathered that annade either in Lybin or in Abyssinia. Sandringham Sparkle, one of the The new ruler of Leichtenstein has all parts of the world, of all shapes. Princes.

made. tentative moves to transfer the sizes and colours, some hundreds of interval of six months will be allow-Frem there journeys will be under- famous Clumber spaniels, was an

allery to his ille principality or years old and others with historical ed for the States to give full con- taken by individual members,

sideration to the terms and convey exhibit at the show,

Switzerland. Hitler, Informed interest.

their final decision on them. NEW ZEALAND

to

ALL OVER THE WORLD

SPEY ROYAL WHISKY

ISTILLED OVER 10 YEARS AGO BY

SOLE AGENTS:"

GILBEY S

THE CENTRAL TRADING COMPANY

BANK OF CANTON, BUILDING.

COMBINED DEFENCE

EXERCISES

Auckland.

During his coming stay in Italy Goering will discuss prepiratory de- talls of

of the mission which will work in close collaboration with the Italian authorities.

In military quarters in Berlin this mission is also regarded as pre- liminary to reorganization of parts of Army for possible the GermRD Combined naval, mliltary and air colonial purposes. defence exercises have been held at Auckland naval base. This is the first occasion on which such combined

exercises have been held.

Oficials of Auckland organisations

YEARS OF

STOMACH AGONY

were given their first civillan gas-Until she found the right remody

masi instruction.

NEW ZEALAND

ACCUMULATION OF BUTTER STOCKS

Auckland.

It is reported that heavy stocks of butter not yet purchased by the Government have been accumulating alnce Jan. 1. Some stores have from 40 to 100 per cent, more than their usual stocks, although, according to a factory official estimate, production has fallen short of the usual gure by 250,00 boxca

to

The story of this woman at 67 will give 'new hope to thousands of stomach sufferers. "For years," writes Mrs. T. J. W.," I suffered untold agonies. was afraid to eat and was constantly under the doctor. I was treated for Gastritis, Ulcom, Colle and Indigestion, One day I thought I would give Macican Brand Stomach Powder a trial, and when told my doctor I was taking it he sald keep on with it f 'I did, and I am thank Jul to say I am now completely cured and ale to eat anything."

This sufferer's experience is by no means unusual. It is the anio story in every case. However acute your trouble, Inwaver-long you have been sullering, Shipments, it is stated, appear to Maclean Drand Stomach Powder can't be a month overdue.

help doing you good. For this famous Overseas TradeOverseas trade remedy cases and aide the tortured Agures for the 12 months ended De stomach in a perfectly natural way, t cember, atiowed that exports amount- counteracts the excess acid that pitilessly ed.

N.Z. £50,370,000, against turns and bites: it soothes and covers N.Z. £66,713,000, for the previous! the inflamed stomach lining with a year. Imports were N.Z. £55,422,000, protective film of silk-soft power; it against NZ.£50,101,000, and excess expels noxious gases. The winle diges tive tract is made clean and bealthy again. exports

N.Z. £2,054,000.. against

No wonder Mrs. T. J.-W,'s doctor advised £10,552,000.

her to keep on with Marlen Brand Craftamen to be Imported.-Mr.

stomach Powder! MACLEAN BRAND Savage, Prime Minister, announced each Powder is genuine only if the recently that the Government intend-

Iznaturo ALEX C. MACLEAN" ed to import. tradesmen from over-

ppears on bottle and carton. In Powder seus to expedite the erection of

Tableta, Cheap imitations may make houses. The Government, he added, our trouble worse. If you have any was advertising overseas, and would siculty in obtaining it from your local kamist or store, write to Banker & Co., solicit the help of the High Com-i

P.O. Dox 755, Hong Kong. КА402 missioner's offico in Great Britain.

NZ.

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NEW PARLOPHONE RECORDS F1330-Ferdinand The Bull. ("Ferdinand The Bull") F.T.

Umbrella Man.

(These Foolish: Thors") FT.

F1329-Goodnight Little Skipper.

co..

.HARRY ROY & HIS ORCH

I'm Singing A Song For The Old Folk. F1340-Joseph Joseph. F.T. Day After Day. FT. Fra34-One Day When We Were Young, Viennese Waliz. ("Great Walta".)

Daydreaming. ("Gay Imposters") Quick Step. F1333-Cinderella Stay in my arms.) Waltz.

All Ashore. S.F.T.

VICTOR SILVESTER & HIS BALLROOM ORCH. F1332-Umbrella Man. ("These Foolish Things'.) F.T.

Two Sleepy People. ("Thanks For The Memory".) F1331-Ferdinand The Bull. ("Ferdinand The Bull".) F.T.

Penny Serenade. Rumba..NAT GONELLA & HIS GEORGIANS. F1342-Solitude, SF.T.

Blue Rhythm of the Blues. Blacs.

JOE DANIELS & HIS HOT SHOTS in DRUMNASTICKS. F1337-Tin Pan Alley Medley. No, 14. (2 Planos with String Bass & Drums)

IVOR MORETON & DAVE KAYE.

etc.

ctc.,

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