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March 416; 1940.*

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Events and Comments Literature and Art- The Story of the Mad Wu. Chinese Saints and Gods,

hy W. Tonn.

THE CHINA JOURNAL

PRICE

at all bookstores

$1.50

per copy

Art Notes. The Library. Travel & Exploration--

Down the Wu Kiong by Crooked Stern Junk.

by J. E. Spencer. Science-

Literature on Chinese Birds by Lyman Hale, Jr. Migration Notes

by G. D. Wilder

Scientific Notes & Reviews The Garden

Industry, Commerce, Finance

The Textile Industry in Shanghai "Personalities in the News

Etc.. Etc.

It's winning the Sweepstakes that counts in America's Greatest Economy Classic ...

STUDEBAKER BEATS ALL OTHER CARS

IN GILMORE-YOSEMITE ECONOMY SWEEPSTAKES Conducted under American Automobile Association supervision

Studebaker wins first, second and third place in this official economy test....no other car ever did this before!

Studebaker Champion 35.03 MILES PER GALLON*

Studebaker Commander 29.66 MILES PER GALLON*

Studebaker President 28.08 MILES PER GALLON*

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The 3 victorious Studebakers at the finish of the Gilmers-

January 4, 1940, in the nations Studebaker Commander captured "Hongkong

aily famous Gilmore-Yosemina Economy Sweepstakes, Studebaker's three famous cars fialshed first, soc ond and third in the Sweepstakes ahead of all cars of all prices and sizes!

This is the most outstanding econ- ' omy triumph ever scored by any ons Ine of cara. Last year, with two cars entered, Studebaker won two of the first three places in the Sweepstakes --this year with three cars entered, Studebaker finished one-two-threel For the second year in a row, thé *Imperial Mesure

the coveted Sweepstakes Trophy. And the sensational new Studebaker Champion, with an official 31.03 - miles per galloa", la this event de- cisively proved fuelf 17% to 29% superior ia fuel economy to thethree other leading lowest price cars. Ex- pert drivers pilot all the cars-and}} no average driver should count on getting the same economy results.

Come in today for a revealing trial drive in one of these economical Stadsbakers. •

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A Look Through The "Telegraph”.

50 YEARS AGO

March 10, 1000. -"Hawkshaw” In the "Bicycling World," lejla an amusing story of an "employee on on English steamer trading between China and San Francisco who always car- rled lil bloycle with him, an old-fashion- ed machine with a big back-bona, and a cumbroux sadula,, In" China Die would occasionally have "da "pin" ashore: and when he arrived at Frisco he took, hữ "Icave” on kila Bleyclo. He was at times choffed, usmerettúlly, about hil old Intioned "igger"; but he smiled and kald it nulled Birt.” By and bye ha tired of a seafaring life, and sent in his resignallon. He also grew tired of cycling; and his inaching being left in the steamship, WRI kold an unclaimed. The purchaser than made the discovery that the big bock- bond was hallow and detachable, and that the audio was of iron, and hollow. 210 bicycle had been used for the purposa of smuggling opiumi

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Following the lead of their brethren in the North, the engineers in many of the steamers running out of Hongkong are agitating for moro pay. And from all appearances they will get it.

The current rates are-eister engineers $163 (atter two years' service $183 and after five years' service $200); second engineers size, and third 403, being an in- crease of $23, $20 and #18 respectively. In Hongkong sicamere chiefa get $150-few Bet more allhough one or two receive $170, seconds $100 and thirds $75.

It is reported that Mrs. Show, tho American whittler, is engaged to a widowed earl, who has for the past fort- night been paying her devoted attention; Mrs, Shaw retuses to discuss the matter, Whistling in the latest aristocratic craze, The Princess of Tack (Quton Mary-Ed.) practices daily, niso the Countess Cadogan wed the countess Dudley, all of whom | are praticien; in the art. "During the pre- sent season whistling parties in country houses have formed lively opposition to Lady Folkenstono's airing Band. A dozen Young daughters of noblemen have formed A whistling band and will shortly give a concert at. Use house of the Duchess of Portland,

25 YEARS AGO

March 18, 1019, There la hardly a home in the British Empire, says a "Globe" leader, which is not more or less closely touched by the present war, nor a family that has not one imember under arms. But we should

be betrays those who have already laid

MRS. A. F. BARRETO, Jr., who were recently married in Manila and are now spending their honeymoon in Hong-down their lives for England, and court- kong. They are residing at the Peninsula Hotel-Studio de Luxc.

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RADIO-

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ZBW, 355 metres (845 k.c.) and 31.49 metres (9,520 kilo-cycles)

ing a greater danger for the next genora- tion, if we paused for a moment until the domination of Prussin is wholly and. Anally destroyed." Our enerny gwen such succuss as he has obtained, and it is not smalt, to his power of concentration. Let us learn from him and concentrate all our energies on the prosecution of the war to n successful finish. We sincerely hope there will be uttia cunctission of the question of peace at this time in the Press, because such a discussion is bound to be misunderstood abroad, and may injure the cause of the Alles. 10 YEARS AGO ther Forecast and Announcements.

March 16, 1930. Preading at the annual shareholders' 1.45 John McCormack (Tenor) and' meeting of the Hongkong Telephone Co.. Peter Dawson (Bass-Baritone) in and his morning, Mr. J. Scott liarston indicated that the new automatic system Irish Programme,

would be in operation not later than the 2.30 Close down.

first week in April. Ho added that the results of the operation of the syste 7.0 London Relay "Potted] during the present year would have to be Blographies."~~~~/ Parlour

Game undered before it would be possible for with Vicious Verses about Prominent increase in the rate to subscribers would the Directors to ascertain whether any be necessary.

London Relays Including 1.30 Reuter and Rugby Press, Wen-

"At the Black Dog"

Radio Programine Broadcast by Z. B. W. on a Frequency of 845 ke's. and on Short. Wave from 1-2.15 p.m. and 8-12 midnight on 9.52 m.e's. per second.

12.15 p.m. Short Service of Inter- People. cession.

12.30 Reginald Foori at the Organ. 12.30 George Boulanger and His Orchestra.

1.00 Local Time Signal and Wea-

ther Report.

1.03 Variety with The II Bilites, Ginger Rogers, and Vivian Ellis.

1.30 Reuter and Rugby Press, Weather Forecast and Announce

ments.

1.45 Mary Ellis (Soprano) and Debroy Somers Band.

2.15 Close Down.

6.00 Beethoven-Sonata In A Flat Major, Op. 110Artur Schnabel (Piano),

6.20 Beethoven-Symphony. No. 4

7.30 London Relay The News.

5 YEARS AGO

0.0 Local Time Signal, Weather

Paris, March 10, 1035. The Prime Minister of France, M. Finn- Report and Ammouncements.

din, opening the debate in the Chamber 8.03 Irish Music.-I'm Away in on the Military Service Bill, condemned Killarney with You, James Foran Germany's withdrawal from the League of (Tenor) with Orchestra: The Irish Organist, Terance Casey (Organ).

8.15 London Relay-Talk on St. Patrick's Day.

in contravention and in spite of the Ver

Nations and her subsequent re-armament.

sailles Treaty,

He declared that Germany's Oghling effectives were at present increased to such an extent that Franco and Great 8.30 More Irish Blusle-Belleve Britain were unable to consent to the Me, If All Those Endearing Youngtuation.

He added that France would not agree Charms, Mother Machree, Danny that the French Army should be infertor Malone (Tenor) with Orchestra; would endanger the nation's defences.

to that of Germany, since such a position Medley of Jigs, Medley of Hornpipes, Sean Nolan (Vollin) with Plano;| The Fairy Tales of Ireland, Essle LICENSING Ackland (Contralto) with Orchestra.

8.45

Saflor

BOARD

Talk on "The Routine of No Nominations Received In Wartime" recorded by Ani

For--Vacant-Seat--

in B Flat, Op. 60.-Fellx Weingartner Admiral.. conducting the London Philharmonic 9.0 Songs by Danny Malone

(Tenor) with a Vialin Soto by Albert the election of a new Justice of the No nominations were received for

Orchestra,

0.51 Closing Local Stock Quela-Sandler.

tions.

6.53

B. B. C. Recording "The Vicar's Garden Party."A Sketch.

7.08 Billy Mayer at the Piano playing His Own Compositions,

7.30 London Relay-The News, 8.00 Local Time Signal, Weather Report and Announcements,

8.03 Victor Silvester and His Bali- room Orchestra,

8.15 Folks,"

London

Satirical Review.

Relay

Howdy

B.45 London Relay."At the Black Dog."--A Revival of Mr. Wilkes In

his Own Parlour,

9.15 London Relay-News Sum-Peace to fill the seat left vacant on mary.

the Licensing Board by the resigna- 0.30 London Belay — "Despatch lion of Mr. Cyril Champkin. The election, which had been arranged to from, the Front."

0.45 Rachmaninoff-Concerto No. 3

take place yesterday In the Council Torowitz (Piano) and The London in D Luor, Op, 30.--Vladimir Chamber of

of the therefore cancelled. Symphony Orchestra conducted by- Albert Coates.

*10.20 Epilogue.

Studio Sunday

10.40 Close down..

Urban Council, was

Mr. Champkin resigned to take up a temporary commission in the Army Evening for the duration of the war. The appointment of a new member now rests with H.E. the Governor.

9.13 London Relay-News Sum-Girls' and Boys' Corner

mary.

9.30

London Relay-Robb Wilton

and Mr. Muddleton, J..

0.45 B.B.C. Recording "The Ken-

tucky Minstrels." Devised and pro- Dear Kiddies,

duced by Harry S. Pepper.

Last week's 10.13

Varicty with Gracie Fields, competition whis Turner Laylon, Flotsam and Jetsam not very well and Others.

done. I think it 11.00. London Relay "London must have been Log,"

11.15 Dance Music.

12.00 midnight. Close Down,

TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME

Recital by Helen Lockhart From the Studio

Radio Programme Broadcast by ZBW on a Frequency of 845 kc's

a little too hard

beenuse none of the Juniors tried

to work out the puzzle.

The prize-win- ners this week are:

Roberto de Soura (aged 11), 30, Granville Road, Kowloon.

and on Short Wave from 12.15 p.m. J. Barton (aged 2.30 p.m. and 8-10.35 p.m. an 8.52 10), m.e's per second.

H. K. T.

0/0

The Treasury, Hong- kong.

10.15-11.15 am. Relay of Morning Coupons have Service from the Methodist Church. been sent 10

German

・WALT DISNEY.

12.15 p.m. The Regimental Band of Roberto, and J. IL.M. Grenadier Guards-Tancredi Burton which I want them to bring to Overture, tuy Blan Overture.

12.25

Edward

the "Hongkong Telegraph" offices, "Nell The coupons will then be exchanged Gwyn Dances."Jack Hylton and for money prizes. His Orchestra.

Specially commended 12.35 An Irish Progranime with work are Joan Seamus Clandillon (Baritone).

1.0 Local Time Signal and Weather Report

for

good Gordon, Marle

You did very well

Pomeroy. *** Farmer, June Tinson,

Joan

in the competition, Joan. It is much

Name

Address

This is all my own work.

Aro

1.03 Studio-An Irish Concert by better to try and work it out than tries to Uncle Eddie, c/o "Hongkong Helen Lockhart (Contralto) and E. to throw the puzzle aside because it Telegraph," Wyndham Street. Tho O'Nell Shaw (Piano)—t. (a) The seems too hard. Your answers were competition closes at 2 pm on Spanish Lady, (b) Eileen Aroon, (c) correct and the answer to Questions Wednesday, Three prizes will be Molly Brannigan, (d) Finvola, the 1 and 4 were Ocean liner and Speed-| given for the best entries. Gem of the Roe, (0) The Bold, Un- boat. biddable Child,, Helen Lockhart with

Good luck, kiddles.

This week, kiddles, we are having}_ Piano accomp.; 2. Plano Selection colouring contest. With your

E. O'Neil Shaw: 3. (a) 0. Men from paints or crayons colour the picture Uncle

the Fields, (b) Londonderry Air; (c) above of Donald Duck as gally as The Hills of Donegal, Helen Lock-you can. Fill in the name, age andį hart with Plano accomp.. To address coupon and send your", en-!·

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