The Archive
Saturday, 5 February 1921
The North-China HeraldAt the TempleA small group of foreigners were highly interested the other morning in what they saw while visiting a temple in the Chinese City. In addition to the devout women who make a practice of daily offering their prayers befor… The North-China HeraldFamine Work in ChihliA little while ago we published @n appeal for assistance for a lady who had gone into some hill villages in Chibli to live with and help some famine sufferers who had been apparently overlooked. The following is an inter… The North-China HeraldCan the West Help ChinaJan. 31. "Tur news we get from Reuter front day to day shows that our French neighbours have set about cultivating the friendship of China with characteristic tact and bonhomie. The study of Chinese in Paris and the stud… From Reuters · North-China HeraldJapan in South SeasTokio, Feb. 2. During today's session of the Diet, replying to a question as to the difference of opinion between Great Britain and Japan in regard to the administrative system in the South Sea Islands south of the equat… The North-China HeraldThe Interport Golf TeamSaturday four members of the Shanghai Golf Club team who are to play against Hongkong for the interport challenge cup left for the colony. These were Col. R. Marr Johnson, the Rev. W. P. Roberts, Captain J. Dewar and Mr.… The North-China HeraldMistakes by the Government—A Famous Breeder of Horses From Our Own Correspondent, Paris. Dee, 12. Expression has just been given in the Chamber to the very general feeling of dissatisfaction over the failure to cope with war profiteers. There mus… The North-China HeraldBank of Territorial DevelopmentFurther reference is made in the Chinese press to the affairs of the Bank of Territorial Development. It is pointed out that, although the bank was closed up some three years ago, with debts amounting to several million … The North-China HeraldOur Attitude to GermanyJan. 29. Exception has been taken to our Note & Comment of last Wednesday on the dangers of disagreement in the Conference of Allied Premiers now sitting in Paris to decide what Germany has to pay. "I do not wonder," wri… The North-China HeraldRice in KueiyangHigh Price the Fault of the Military From. Ous Own Correspondent, Kueiyang, Kuei., Jan. 7. Owing to an alarming advance in the price of rice the Commissioner of Police has issued a proclamation accusing the crafty rice m… The North-China HeraldSequel in Court to Alleged Assault on ChauffeurA sensational case was heard at the U. S. States Court for China on Thursday, before Commissioner J. Schuhl, when R. E. Chambers and T. Gregg were charged with assaulting a Chinese chauffeur late on Saturday evening. Maj… The North-China HeraldTre Play's the ThingIt would be neither desirable nor fair for me to make any remarks about the acting. What matter whether it be good or bad, so long as it is real acting in a real play! It would be to miss the point entirely even to prais… The North-China HeraldKiangchow, Shansi, JanYour correspondent "here is the man who invested in two dollars' worth of Famine Relief Stamps and used them on his mail last November, He did so in good. faith, believing that that was the correct thing to do and a very… The North-China HeraldMr. A. E. Seddon defendedMr. R. C. Faithfull, prosecuting, called upon a ricsha coolie to give evidence as to the alleged firing in the streets during the early hours of the morning of the 28th instant. This witness corroborated the statement ma… The North-China HeraldGrowth of the Shanghai American SchoolThe Shanghai American School finished its first half of the school year on February 4. This school, starting in 1912, at present has 210 pupils enrolled, which is the largest in its history; 80 of these are in the high s… The North-China HeraldDrama on a Bargeto Village On the canals which intersect France, branching out from Paris in all directions, you will encounter, if you are lucky, a gorgeous boat painted in white and silver, the white and silver being reflected in the … The North-China HeraldFatal Fire in HongkewA fire resulting in loss of life broke out early on Tuesday morning at a house in Tsungming Road. The Brigade received a call at 6.23, and apparently the call was a late Hongkew Division. finding 63 a mass of flame on 1,… The North-China HeraldGreat Britain BEHINDGreat Britain is doing nothing. The Chinese mind has a natural affinity to the English and Americans; the Chinese are also attracted to the French by their fine manners, which are like their ow and because of the great c… The North-China HeraldMiracle Tribes of AfricaAn Explorer's Adventure With Cannibals The Rey. John Roscoe, who recently returned from East Africa, has given an account of one of the most marvellous journeys ever undertaken by a man of science. He has brought back cu… The North-China HeraldU. S. Child Welfare DepartmentDec, 17.—From_ the speech of President-elect Harding to the Ohio Federation of Child Conservation League and from statements made by him during the campaign, it may be assumed that one of the first recommendations he wil… The North-China HeraldSpeed Registered by ColoursHow Justice is Brought to All A speed indicator for motor vehicles "to be seen and read by all men" at a glance and that registers speed by the flash of coloured lights, is the recent invention of Col, Charles Gore of Lo… From Our own Correspondent, Paris · North-China HeraldA Strange DuplicationThough the exact figures of the new French 6 per - cent. loan are not yet. known, it seems to be generally believed that the total will be considerably in excess of any previous operation of the same kind. Five loans in … The North-China HeraldShriners in ShanghaiOn Sunday, the four representatives of the Imperial Potentate of the Afifi Temple of Tacoma, Washington; who are visiting the Far East, and arrived in Shanghai on the R.M.S. Empress of Russia, were met by the president, … From Our own Correspondent · North-China HeraldThe Venice of ChinaFrom Our Own Correspondent, Shaohsing, Che., Jan. 28. A ricsha company has just been started in Shaohsing. There are 50 ricshas now in use and 50 more are being assembled at Siaofongkeo, a place in the city. The vehicles… The North-China HeraldShip's Record Trip From Our Own CorrespondentVancouver, Jan. 6. Ranking among the most important events of recent weeks here was the appointment of Mr. Walter C. Nichol, owner of the Vancouver "Daily Province," as Liecutenant-Governor of British Columbia, in succes… From Reuters · North-China HeraldSupervising Koreans AbroadTokio, Feb. 2. The Kenseikai members presented a written interpellation at yesterday's sitting of the Diet with reference to the supervision - of Koreans abroad and the administration of Korea. It asked whether Mr. Shaw'… The North-China HeraldCotton Spinning in ChinaPaper Read Before Engineering Society At the meeting of the Engineering Society of China, held in the Hau of the Royal Asiatic Society on Tuesday, a paper was yead on the subject of "Cotton Spinning in China," by Mr. Sam… The North-China HeraldThe Late Dr. EdkinsOx Monday last, on the occasion of the annual speech day of Medhurst College (L.M.S.), when an address was given to the students by the Rey. A. N. Rowland, a..., an interesting event took place. The Rev. E. Box handed ov… The North-China HeraldShanghai Money for PekingChi~ese Story of Three Banks and a $4,020,000 Loan The China Times" reports that rumours have been current that the Ministry of Finance had sent an official to Shanghai to borrow $4,000,000 from foreign banks, with the G… The North-China HeraldPrimitive and Civilized DollsIf "every dog has his day" it is equally true that every doll has her day. But what is more to our point is that every day has its doll. No possible limits can be set to this familiar, commonplace plaything of the child.… From Reuters · North-China HeraldA Customs ConferenceLondon, Feb. 2. A conference of Customs officials from all parts of the Empire, which should have been held last year but was delayed owing to the pressure of post-war work, will meet in London at the end of Februa The d… From Reuters · North-China HeraldHongkong War MemorialHongkong, Jan. 30. A war memorial cross erected in the compound of St. John's Cathedral was this morning unveiled by the Governor and dedicated by the Bishop of Victoria in the presence of Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Duff… The North-China HeraldWhat the Chinese Papers SayYhe Chinese press reports that that the Military Governor has "made up his mind" to prohibit all foreign bars along Jukong Road, and will not allow such. houses again on Chinese territory. Detailed accounts are given of … The North-China HeraldNotes by the WayThe conspicuous quality of Mr. Roberts Lynd's "The Passion of Labour," is what might be called passionate common sense. His essays are lay sermons on The Working Man and his Sense Duty, on The Importance of Forgetting Hi… The North-China HeraldClubs and SocietiesFinal Meeting: Big Sums for Charity Sir Everard Fraser, H. M. Consul-general, presided at the annual meeting of the China and Japan War Savings Association at the Palace Hotel on Monday. The Association, which was formal… The North-China HeraldBefore His Honour JudgeH. E, S. Pickering v. A E. Thompson (Trading as A. E. Thompson Ca, 11 Siking Road), Plaintiff's claim is for damages for alleged wrongful dismissal. Mr. E. L. Hartopp appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. J. H. Teesdale for de… The North-China HeraldThe Movement Against DrAmong the developments which have resulted from Dr. Sun Yat-sen's efforts in collaboration with his immediate associates in regard to the setting up of a federated government in the southwest with a president at the head… The North-China HeraldChinese Bank RobberyBig Haul in Avenue Edward VII During the snow storm on Wednesday night a band of robbers numbering 10 or more made a raid on the Ching Yuan Dah store, No. 30 Avenue Edward VII, between Szechuen and Kiangse Roads. Two of … By Howard G. Barrie · North-China HeraldBy Howard G. Barriewill be remembered that Dr. Barrie, who had great experience of typhus in Servia, volunteered for the north, tu advise on the best means by which an outbreak of this terrible disease might be averted. In the following ex… From Reuters · North-China HeraldCanton and the CustomsPeking, Feb. 2. It is stated here that the Canton Government has announced that it has decided not to take over the Customs.—From Our Own Correspondene. Peking, Feb. 2. Dr. Wu Ting-fang has withdrawn from his position re… From Reuters · North-China HeraldVotes for BuddhistsTokio.—A massa meeting of the Buddhist priests in Western Japan to demand the franchise has taken place at Kioto. About 3,000 priests attended the function, and in addition there were present a large number of nuns. With…
