are now well in hand, the service at the Cenotaph and the placing of wreaths being timed for 1040 am. on 'Sunday morning. "In the afternoon a Rugby match will be played between the Race Club team, and one from' the H.MS. Capetown, which is duc' to arrive this week. At night the annual dinner of the United Services Association {staking place at_tho Hankow Club, after which male guests can be invited. The sale Doppies is scheduled for Saturday morning, while at noon the annual auction of "curios" will be held of the Hankow Club.
It is a pity that Hankow cannot follow the example of Shanghai, and for that matter London, in regard '0 the noise created by the excessive use of motor horns. There is nothing more trying to the nerves than the continuous screech of the sirens in the hands of Chinese chauffeurs seem to have the idea that this is the only way to drive a car. If a tew of them could be arrested and fined, It would no doubt soon put an end fo the nuisance, although it is notice able that official cars are often the Biggest culprits.
The S.A.D. No. 2. havea small motor fire engine, and recently it has been provided with a syren which seen is to be the main delight of the driver, and a competitor to the bell which does its best to make itself heard ever the din. With this noise pas. sing the house at three in the morning, as it seems to have a regular habit of doing, it is a wonder that some irate householder has not} thrown something at it. the streets. are usually deserted at that time of the morning, it seems about time that something was done about the matter.
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