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Dr. F. Bunje's Address

To Rotary Club

would like to replace your stock of chickens with ostriches, remember the fine for exporting a live ostrich from the Union is £100,

-RADIO-

ZBW, 355 metres (845 kc.) and 31,49 metres (9,520 kilo-cyclés)

Fancy Our Meeting (film "That's a good girl'); Now That I've Found You (alm "That's a good girl').

12.37 Carroll Gibbons (Plano) and Hia Boy Friends.

Rotary Club luncheon yesterday. He gave an interesting account hanging on to the wings of the strug-and on Short Wave from 1-2.15 p.m. Spren (from the film); Sweet

came

H.K.T.

on 9.52 mc's per-Fox-Trot

SUMMONS DISMISSED

Pay Costs

I'm Building Up An Awful Let These Foollah Down-Fox-Trot;

Fox-Trot (from it Abroad); Page Miss Glory Things Slow

Dreams Sweetheart-Fox-Trot; Some Other Time-Fox-Trot: Fatal Fascina- tion-Fox-Trot (film 'Ship Cate'); 1

1.0 Time and Weather, Double Dare You (Shand and Enton).

1.03 Grice Lyrio Bulte and other compositions,

Solveig's Song (from 'Peer Gynt') Elisabeth Schumann (Soprano) with Orchestra (Sung in Germon); Lyric 'Sulte, Op. 64....London Phil- harmonic Orchestra conducted by

Show

1.40 Variety, Vocal--Gang (Reader)....Raiph

of Reader

1930 and

Great Beetles! I wish I'd used

KEATING'S

Our next visit was to a field-con- taining some 50 birds averaging age around about 14 months, and one could notice the beginnings of sex Tho plumage. differentiation from

London Radio Thriller Further on wo came to a walled en-

"Death in the Hand" closure containing adult birds of two years or more. Here the sex marking

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY was complete.

Some of our party were invited to

Radio Programme Broadcast by hird and be photographed. mount Dr. F. Bonje gave a talk on the ostriches of South Africa under the title of "Adventure Among the Long Neck Tribes," at the This was accomplished by two men ZSW on a Frequency of 84k.c'e. of a visit to an ostrich form, describing the birds and their valuable gling bind with difficulty, and a third and 8-11 p.m. feathers, and advocated the reviving of the ostrich feather industry. person pulling an old sock over its second.

head. The struggling Immediately

this method of blind 12.0-12.20 p.m. Relay of Service Dr. Bunje recently returned from a some thousand head of ostrichen. The ceased with trip to South Africa, where he spent latter were of the very finest in the folding. It brought to my mind the of Intercession from St. John's Cathe

12.30 Two Vocal Ducts by Jack more than two months covering a country, and during the day he and old saying "The ostrich sticks Its dral.

Buchanan and Elsie Handolph. considerable part of the territory of I discussed his methods of rearing head into the sand in face of danger Cupo Province, and

across He was a firm beilever in the Men- and thinks it's safe."

The next episode was the cutting delian Theory of breeding, and he

birds must be at some curious and interesting sights.

Major R. D. Walker presided and certainly had got the best results of feathers. The

least 18 months of age, as before this therefrom. welcomed the following visiting Ra- tarians.Dr. J. M. Henry, District Hooper and his son first led us to the point at which the feather is some clipped is alive and will bleed, I Governor of Rotary, and Y. L. Lee, the chick birds. There were

Beniamino Gigli (Tenor) and the of Canton; and the following guests, sixty of these, all about the same am thankful to say that there is no Complainants Ordered To Sir Landon Ronald; A Dream.....

and the quiil is "dry" at the pain, an

Berlla State Opera Orchestra cond. three months. Thelt Messra D. D. Forbes, A. Webster, age, namely

There matured.

by Bruno Seldier-Winkler; Elegiac W, G. Piric, O. A. Sinith, Dr. Hardy plumage does not show any differen- point of cutting wher

Hearing of the summons against Melodies, Op. 34....London Phil- Scott and Major S. F. liedgecoe, of tiation of sex, both male and female is no more sensation to the bird than

the Yung Tak Cheung firm for harmonic Orchestra cond. by Eugene: Hongkong, and Mr. G. Haynes, of looking like fawn with a mottling there is us on you, or indulge in

cutting our finger nails. Shanghai.

of brown. It in only from

A good bird will produce about 25 legal possession of a die black or Goossens.

1.30 Reuter and Rugby Press, Major Walker announced that fifteen months onwards that the mate latter of acknowledgment had been the

his charactersitie

black ounces of feathers averaging 80 long machine for making a forged trade

whites and an equal quantity of mark was concluded before Mr. R. Weather and Announcements. white under wings by cocks, and some with received from the Treasurer of the

00 long blacks. D. Forrest at the Central Magis- Hongkong Emergency Refuger female being

and costs of $200 of a grey colour Counell, for a donation

The body feathers are niso plucked tracy yesterday, when the summons of $411.60 almost throughout.

This sent to the Council in answer to an

colouring has natural about once in 10 months. Male birds was dismissed. uppeal for money for the building of camouflage significance, for it is a re- give a better yield than the female, awarded against complainant firm. Chorus with Orchestra; Comedian- A few years ago it was discovered Mr. Hin-shing Lo was present for Let's All Have A Charabane Ride schools for children in refugee camps, markable fact that the female sits

stra: Vocal-The Miller with Major Walker also announced that

Orchestra; next week's meeting would be on her eggs by day her colour ap- that if the female before it was fully complainant firm, Wan Ching Kee (Miller); I Never Thought That She'd proximating the surroundings of the fledged, had its ovaries re-moved, of 121, Hennessy Road, and Mr. M. Do That To Me (Miller)....Max Legionaires (Worner-Darnell); Sally Ladies' Day.

semi-desert condition which is the the plumage took on the appearance A. da Silva was for the defence. natural habitat in the wild

state of that of the male, and could not be

At a previous hearing Wan Wal- The Circus Queen (Weston-Leo)....

Humorous manager of complainant firm, Warner and Darnell; Whereas the male being black, only distinguished from that sex, Exam-

Isn't It (Bennett-Williams) sits on the eggs by night, giving an ples were seen by me in the Museum yuk,

value if a boom the Yung Tak Cheung firm, the....Bennett and Williams with Or- Variety Top Liners Of I have recently returned from a opportunity for his partner to forage at Port Elizabeth. This would have said that as a result of a letter from Silly,

great economic trip to South Afrien, where I spent for food under cover of darkness. over two months covering a con- The chicks we saw were very live perlod occurred again. The ostrich as Police visited the place, where an chestra;

were seized. Band-Jack Hylton and His Orches

Impersonations Florence Des- siderable part of the territory of ly and had grotesque features which said to live to the age of a hundred, iron die block, a bottle top, and Variety; Intro: Alexander's Ragtime

much of the but its feather value is for 30 years contract for the tops

No order had been given to the de- Cape Province. During my pere- reminded me very

only.

fendant Brm, he said and he believ-mocd: I love a lassle-Sir Harry grinations,

some famous character-Donald Duck.

They were very voracious and

ed at the time of the raid that they Lauder: Sally-Gracie Fields; I was a Interesting Figures curious and interesting sights. One of

of attendants hard at

Mon River Paul Robeson; There's which consisted of an Ostrich farin. kept a couple

Interesting #gures on the trade in had been deceived by the person good little girl-Clarice Mayne; Ol

placing the order for the tops.

soldier-Cicely something about a The Ostrich in its wild state in-work all day administering to their

Ostriches food consisted of the past were given me. habits an area in South West Africa, appetites. The

Yung Pul, proprietor of Yung Tak Courtneldge; Whispering-Roy Fox named War. and His Orchestra....Compered by and to the North of the Orange River. chopped up Lucerne grass, and a were first domesticated in 1860. The

boom years in the popularity of the Cheung, said a man Their number is on the decline, and roughage of broken up bones.

trimming of women's Tam-chun went to his firm on Janu- John Watt. next was to a large feather, for

Vlalt it may not be long, before the bird

tops. water bottle The maximum 62,000 aerated becomes extinct in these regions, in fenced off field containing a female hats and other decorative purposes ary 23 and gave him an order for

in Tanganyika and Ken-sitting on East Africa,

a clutch of eggs. There were 1880 to 1913.

from the

he was Union of Wan sald

from the Wen in E Flat Major, Op. 55 ("Eroica"). ANTS MOTHS, BEETLES, FLEAS etc. even Bugs export figures

and gave, as de- In 1913 when Ching Kee firm, the ostrich is quite plentiful, and a were also present a couple of inale

curious fact is that the South Africa fair number are to be found in the birds.

within five days, when the were dealt in. paid Sudan and Nile Valley. Even here male bird is normally aggressive in 1,023,307 lbs of feathers at a value posit $100. Another $50 was to be Albert Coates. however, its natural enemy the lion the wild state, but in captivity he of £2,053,587 stellaris or New York work would be commenced.

Blone." is making inroads into the ostrich becomes fiercer than ever. Before 11-some

milliner should As the money was not paid-with-

Salisbury Cathedral by Lawrence to revive entering the grounds here, we ware dress designer or Dominion.

the in five days, he had written to the Tanner; Production by W. Farquhar- campaign

Small, On this trip to South Africa, I was each handed a long branch of thorn start a

the in-man, care of the Wan Ching Kee

Relay "At The 7.30 London Eastwards travelling

from Cape bush with which to fend off any at- fashion of ostrich feathers,

might dustry

regain its original firm. He had no reason to disbe- Town, and when about 000 miles from tack that these males might make on

status

I am surprised that there has lleve the man when he said he was Black Dog."

Mr. Wilkes at home in his own bar- the latter place, I was staying at us.

not been some astute syndicate which from the Wan Ching Kee firm. Oudtshoorn. Here

Questioned by Mr. Lo, witness parlour. township called

controls women's fashions buying

8.0 Time, Weather and Announce- und the ne

then said he had been in his business for In ostrich farms, and In Africa the thorn bush in treated Shares the

to the Inst three or four years in Can-ments. feather back bertson and

He had never 8.01 London Relay-Speech by time the centre of a very flourishing with great respect by wild animals.

suggested that ton and Hongkong. country popularity. It is industry of ostrich rearing. It seems in travelling through the

of with the "Flying Cow" trade mark the Centenary Celebrations of ILMS. proximity to the sea is essential you will see bomus or spaces en sometimes one industry kills another received any order before for tops Lord Stanhope on the occasion of close

universality and

Conway. for the raising of good stock.

circled by thorn bush in which do motoring from after the war, is sup- In travelling through the surrounn-mestic cattle are kept by the native mosed to have killed the ostrich fea

of large at night, to fend off the attacks by her, as the size of hats to carry the ing area, I had glimpses green fields on which numerous os carnivorous animals.

We triches were grazing. That night in

approached the female bird same have been unsuitable for riding

in a car. old gentleman who was seated on her eggs, my hotel, I met an who had been born and resided in protected by a thatched roof from the I myself think that women's ana-

tomical fashions have the place some seventy years, I got hot rays of the sun. The root just a him on the subject of ostrich farming, simple inverted V shaped structure and before the evening was out he hides the bird from prying eyes, and

gives her had unleaded a most interesting and comprehensive mine of information supporte

security.

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Dr. Bunjo said:

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2.15 Close down.

0.0 Beethoven-Symphony No. 3 Symphony Orchestra conducted by

6.45 London Relay-"Sermons In

8.15 Landon Relay-"Death The land."

In

by A radio thriller

Douglas Cleverdon. Based on an idea by Max

Produced by Beerbohm. Michael Goodwin.

8.10 Anton & The Paramount Theatre Orchestra.

0.50. B.B.C. Recording "The Old Contemptibles" Part 2.

SPRINGFIELD, O. had an in- Collection of personal property

"Banjo On Ny Knee"-Selection; fluence. Who can imagine the slim taxes last year in the tiny corpora

"Champagno Waltz"-Selection..... and sylph like young Miss of to-day tion of Clifton was an expensive wearing a large hat trailing long praposition for the county, officials

with Al Bollington at the Organ; feathers. Perhaps Mae West can doave learned. The cost of the

mall tax proceeds "Follow The Fleet" Selection she arose to something about it. The ostrich fea-cent stamp to

.with Reginald on the good old days when ostriches

Foort at the Organ; "Big Broadcast were almost worth their weight in her feet, and one could see the 18 ther is regaining some popularity amounted to three times what the irving Berlin).

of 1938"-Selection (Robin-Rainger) gold. The next day I was determin-

taken to wearing them. ed to get first hand knowledge about eggs lying in a slight hollow scooped again as the Duchess of Kent has community received as its share.

.with Al Bollington at the Organ. A method of tanning the skin, bas

9.0 London Relay "Empire Ex- by Tho Lord Halley, this strange bird, and was told there out of the sand. Whether she was still a large farm some 10 miles clumsy, or nervous I don't know, but

are and Interesting conversation, peace change"

C.C.M.C., d.c.S.I., O.C.T... out of the town, and I arranged to gola getting up, two of the eggs became brought in a new industry, ostrich gentle zephyrs fanning us, pleasant

broken. Mr. Hooper immediately de-skin bags, shoes, purses etc

into the market, and perfect contentment.

0.15 London Relay-The News. clared these broken eggs to be addled, finding thele way

and Her Lorand The tea was ended by the appear-

9.30 Edlih These articles of ostrich feather, have statement which was quite un- Thousands of Birds

necessary y as our olfactory organs im- a softness and skin marking which is

the farm. H

Having satiated my own Viennese Orchestra.

Eugen Onegin-Selection (Tschol- young The name of the farm was Styl-mediately declared the fact to us. quiis unique and may one day rivalance of huge water melons grown on drift" and Wan owned by a Mr. (Laughter). Bad drains could not crocodile skin. At present an ostrich desires, I watched facinated

South Africa taurig, melon as itkowsky); My Dream Waltz (Wald- Unfortunately for the bird it may should be done, In

person of the leufel): Aubade D'Amour (Monti); Hooper. He was born and bred on have been even competitive. It was skin fetches 20 to 25 shillings,

Old Vienna Melodies (Rob. Pollack). Wo 0.45 London Belay--Sports News the farm, and was a fine sperimen necessary to immediately remove the

youngest Hooper. Reluctantly

later, and of South

drove and Market Notes. African manhood. Tall.debris, as the bird started to pick at mean his extinction.

The possible results of careful entered our car later,

went rugged of feature, kindly, and very the broken eggs. Intelligent. This farming had been Λ very interesting display of in-breeding was recorded in 1912 when away. Looking back as we

birds producing through a ghio and turned down bis life's work, and he

The Record of the British Expedi possessed telligence, or if you prefer, instinct two pedigree

tionary Force from Mons to Ypres, was now exhibited. The bird eyed the clutches of 80 eggs hatched 35 citeks

Hooper waving farewell. elutch from every angle and almost in six months and 82 were sold for lane, I saw the tall upright figure of

A gentleman, and a gentlemanbetween August and November, 1014 seemed as if she were counting the £303.10s. Two clippings of feathera

own Felton and Val Gielgud. Time

were sold at £22, and £12 (prices farmer, for his sake I hope the Osby Beatrix Brice. Produced by Felix she bgoin and number of egg

Four Big

(Vocal 10.20 The her head moved her over the clutch, and having gone down) The total return trich feather comes into its

again. (Applause): 10 months being £429.10.

Quartelle), Reemed to be very dissatisfied with in

Form Four-War Songs Medley the result. Following which

With

In Boom Year great care she used her strong beak

Dr. Henry thanked Dr. Bunje for (arr. L. Giraud),

10.30. A Danon Programme. and single toed foot, to turn

In the boom years pedigree birds

Fox-Trots-Make Belleve (from the eggs, and shifted them Into. 8 were sold at £200 the pair. and as his interesting and Informativo talk

Show Boat')......Henry King and more uniform pattern. The eggs are high as £1,000 for a pair have been and said his only contact with such

Jailer 'figure was ex-birds was some years ago in Djibouti, His Orchestra; Slow Fox-Trot-Tho very heavy, and a beak and foot are given. This not the best tools for handling them, ceptional, and was only where he was persueded to buy the ills of Old Wyomin (from Palm but the gentleness and precision worn wealthy former not considerint of the feathers and presented, these Springs): Waltz-Stars in My Eyes astounding.

money, and having set his heart on his wife, only to find

Harris and His Orchestra; Fox-Trot Speaking of these egg, they are the possession of particularly fine

(Laughter).

Take My Heart....Dick Mc- gilstening ercam while and look a birds, he paid the high price. This is fashion was then out of dutelam The King steps out')...Jack Dr. Henry said that last week, Ro- Donough and His Orchestra; Slow If they were enameled. The equiva- like the modern stamp or coin col-

Intermezzo-Quivering bent of nut ostrich egg in terms of one teelor; an enthusiast will pay a great tarian C. T. Waus had spoken about Fox-Trot--Datice of The Cedfy;

for specimens the formation of an Outparts Ro- Fox-Trot

the hen's egg is 1 to 30. I tasted one, or deal of money

timin club for Hongkong, tarian

Piano Symphonists; Fex-Trots-I've should say part of one scrembled. particularly coveta, m ent I found it distinctly bolter than anat look round the form, and first meeting of which was to be have quavers....Otto Dobrindt and His | some of the so called fresh or new-a last star at the birds with their in the Cafe de Chine, Ching Building. Got The World On A String; Mood laids of Hongkong.

absurdly long necks and dispropor-on Thurday. He enquired how many Indigo, Joe Paradise and His | tionately small heads, and we drove members the local Rotary Club Musle; Waitz Must You Say Good- Körport Embargo

back to the farm house, Hero Hooper would be attending that meeting, 50 bya7 (film Burgtheater'); Fox-Trof There is fine of $5 for exporting and his family entertained us to a that provision might be made for Where The World Ende. Eugen

11.0 Close down. from South Atrics an egg for incuba delightful farm-house tea. We sat on them. Several members intimated Wollt, and His Orchestra. ting purposes, and if you thiült you a green lawn, under willow trees, their intention of being present, vide

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