The Archive
Saturday, 4 June 1921
The North-China HeraldThings That Are FundamentalThis ought to be conclusive enough to bring the whole world to the feet of Jesus Christ. Astonishment has sometimes been expressed that Jesus says nothing explicitly on the need and value of education that we talk so muc… The North-China HeraldSent to the ArsenalThe 25 men sentenced at the Mixed Iourt on May 2% to be sent to the Arsenal for execution as punishment for numerous armed. robberies and other crimes committed in the Settlement were handed over to the Chinese authoriti… The North-China HeraldChinese Girls at PlayAmazing Display: Drilling and Exercises at Hongkew Park by 1,000 Schoolgirls A thousand Chinese schoolgirls marching out on an athletic field with bands playing and banners fluttering is a sight to make any spectator qui… The North-China HeraldOpposed by ReformersAll the reform organizations in China have opposed the convocation of this prospective parliament and what we are pleased to describe as the liberal element in the Tuchunate has openly denounced it. The reasons for this … The North-China HeraldOur New ParkExtensive alterations are being executed in the Park, and it is expected that it will soon be open to the public. At present a charge is made for admittance to the park but when the improvements are completed it will be … The North-China HeraldPresentation to MrThere was a merry gathering the Shanghai Club on Saturday evening, when the President and Committee of the Shanghai Cricket Club entertained the Inter port cricket teams, scorers and umpires to dinner, the opportunity al… From Our own Correspondent · North-China HeraldBear the PoppyAs the famine conditions are becoming worse a famine relief association has been formed under the auspices of the Civil and Military Governors, the missionaries and other prominent persons. It is hoped that there will be… From Our own Correspondent, Chefoo · North-China HeraldFor Good CropsChefoo, May 23. Chefoo had no case of plague and though there were some who thought that it was unwise to raise the quarantine restrictions when they were raised, subsequent events have justified the procedure. The postp… The North-China HeraldSherlock Holmes StudyI read a few days ago some pleasantly ironical remarks by Sir Basil Thomson, Chief of the Special Department of Scotland Yard, concerning Sherlock Holmes, writes Mr. Wilfred Whitten. They were made in the course of an ad… The North-China HeraldAborigines and the ScripturesBegin with the humblest examples of humanity who have for some reason, had the fewest chances of cultivating their minds, or none at all. Take the Miaotze, who came under Christian influences through that true Apostle of… The North-China HeraldSome Useful HintsThe white of an egg applied to a burn excludes the air and pre vents inflammation. Spring-Cleaning Hint.—Marble or white stone can be easily cleaned with the following preparation. Take 6 oz. of washing-soda, 3 oz. of pr… The North-China HeraldAssault on a News VendorTwo American Engineers Fined "Americans must learn once and for all that they cannot assault Chinese or anyone else in the Settlement with impunity," said Mr. F, J. Schuhl on Wednesday, at the U. 8. Court, when E. F. Gra… The North-China HeraldImprovement in Piece Goods Maintained: Cotton Speculationports Dull June 4. The outstanding features in business during the week have been the continuance of the stronger movement in piece goods and the raising of cotton to higher levels through the action of speculators. The … The North-China HeraldMiracle or Suggestion?An interesting case is reported from Naples, where the populace is said to be much excited over the reputedly lifelike movements of an image of the Virgin. Shortly after the consecration of the Church of the Madonna del … The North-China HeraldTrade Conditions in ChinaCustoms Reports and Returns for Samshui, Tientsin and Chinwangtao for 1920 The trade returns compiled by the Chinese Maritime Customs for the October-December quarter and the trade report for 1920 applicable to Samshui, … The North-China HeraldDearth of FoodPeking, May 31. The following is the continuation of the' report of the Chinese Official Observer, dated Chita, May 18: For not having kept a proper look-out among the troops that he commanded, General Eiche, Commander-i… The North-China HeraldClubs and SocietiesThe second annual meeting of the Pan-Pacific Association was held on Tuesday at the Great Eastern Hotel, about 200 guests being present. Mu Yang Tebong, adviser to the President of China and a Vice-President of the Assoc… The North-China HeraldA Foolish ProtestIt is difficult to sympathize with the Amalgamated Association of Street Unions in their protest tothe Commissioner for Foreign Affairs against the licensing of rice shops, more particularly having regard to the grievanc… The North-China HeraldWave of Strikes in ViennaThere is a new wave of strikes in Vienna. The tailors demand another doubling of their wages. The employees of two important theatres ask for 50 per cent. More. The workmen in the coal trade have just finished a successf… The North-China HeraldA Gallant RescueThe Navy is notoriously silent and neither are the members of other sea services given to talking overmuch of happenings outside their everyday routine. Thus it is that the particulars of a gallant deed of some days ago … The North-China HeraldElectricity in Pootunginform us that they have finished installing their second plant, and that since current has been available all night the demand therefor has enormously increased. Owing to numerous applications for current for power from… The North-China HeraldThe First Test MatchLondon, May 28. The first. test match between England and Australia opened at Nottingham to-day. The weather was. showery, With intermittent breaks of sunshine drying the wicket. The result was the bowlers had it all the… The North-China HeraldThe Boxer IndemnityJune 3. Dourine the past few days an appeal has been made to the Shanghaj public on. behalf of a great British missionary body, whose finances have been cruelly hit by circumstances wholly outside its own control. That a… The North-China HeraldChinese Washermen on StrikeThe threatened strike of waterworks coolies for seven coppers extra a day thas been followed by other developments, and it is believed that a general strike of both skilled and unskilled labourers has been planned during… The North-China HeraldJews Enter Protest at Urga PogromChinese Government Asked to Give Protection There was a large gathering, not only of Jews, but of members of other creeds as well, at a mecting held on Wednesday at the Soyal Asiatic Society's hall, under the auspices of… The North-China HeraldThe Appeal for the CoJudge Skinner Turner and Bishop Molony on the Need of Local Support The Rt. Rev. Bishop H. J. Molony, his Honour Judge Skinner Turner and the Rev. W. J. Wallace, at a drawing-room meeting held on Tuesday at Mrs. P. W. Li… The North-China HeraldThe Tuchun and the Salt TradeAlleged Attempt to Interfere With Salt Business in Hunan The salt merchants of Shanghai are again greatly perturbed over what they believe to be another infringement of the prerogatives granted them under their licences.… The North-China HeraldAnother New Hotel for ShanghaiHotel de France to Succeed the Hotel des Colonies Shanghai's hotel accommodation is to be still further increased by the dismantling of the old Hotel des Colonies on Rue clu Consular and Rue Montauban and the ercetion on… The North-China HeraldU. S. Memorial DayNaval and Military Ceremonies at Bubbling Well Cemetery Despite a drizzling rain, there was a large attendance of Americans and not a few of other nationalities at the Bubbling Well Cemetery, on Monday morning, for the a… From Reuters · North-China HeraldJapan and the Limitation of ArmamentsMay 26. There was a brilliant assemblage at the Japan Society's dinner tonight at the Hotel Cecil in honour of the Crown Prince of Japan, including, besides the Duke of York, the Allied Ambassadors, the First Lord of the… The North-China HeraldThe Pakhoi Road CasePrince brought two more men before the Mixed Court, on Wednesday: in connexion with the Pakhoi Road affray. They were the keepers of the lodging house where the gang fore gathered to plot or to hide after their robberies… The North-China HeraldSummer Diseases Hospital Re-openedIt is commonly supposed that most philanthropic institutions both within and without the International] Settlement, and especially hospitals, are the result of foreign assistance and enterprise. The Red Cross Hospital fo… From Reuters · North-China HeraldBritish Credits to Far EastLondon, May 31. The House of Commons last night passed resolutions authorize ing the extension of the Government's credits and insurances scheme to all parts of the Empire and British possessions in the Far East, which, … The North-China HeraldUnder False ColoursSome months ago we referred to the singular sect the Omoto-kyo in Japan, which was apparently making great headway in securing adherents. So much so was this the ease that the authorities were naturally apprehensive. Alt… The North-China HeraldSericulture Experimental Station for NankingBy the union of the Nanking Branch of the International Committee for the Improvement of Sericulture of China and the Department of Sericulture, College of Agriculture, National South-Fastern University, progress has bee… The North-China HeraldAn Interport ShootThe annual rifle match between the Hankow American Volunteer Company and the American Ca, S.V.C., for the Henkel Shield, was completed on Tuesday afternoon when the American Ca., S.V.C., fired and made a total of 1,473. … The North-China HeraldMurder Charge WithdrawnHyui Yoong-sai, unemployed, was charged with being concerned together with another man already under sentence and two others not yet in custody in a murder in Thorburn Road in_July, 1918. It was stated that the men were … The North-China HeraldThe U. S. Tariff WallWashington, May 26. Speaking in the Senate, Senator King, of Wtah, uttered a warning to the business men of the country. He said: If they keep on trying to destroy competition in business by tariffs and combines, which c… The North-China HeraldThe Revival of ItalyTune OsserveRs of business conditions in the world must of late have been struck by one feature in particular, the extraordinary improvement in the value of Italian money. The year 1920 saw Ttaly in a position which scar… The North-China HeraldThe Path of a KingJohn Buchan's Latest Novel Mr. John Buchan has set himself to work out a theory in writing what is rather a series of romances ending with a splendid chapter of history than an ordinary novel—"The Path of a King" (Hodder…
