Evening star., 1932-03-26
YoRTH CHINA STAR. Tientsin.-

n YORTH CHINA STAR, Tientsin.-
The annual Ricketts, treat was
VI held recently under the aus
i pices of the Tientsin Womans
Club. The first treat was given
in the village near B. A. T. factory in
the ex-Russian Concession Here rs
youngsters were given a hot Chinese
meal and towel bag each, containing
nuts, soap and sweets. After this there
was an entertainment in which the
children sang hallelujahs. This treat
children in the other Salvation center,
Army.
Distributed for Needy.
La Prensa, Willemstad.-We wish to
commend with all the sincerity OF
which we are capable the magnanimity
of Senor Gen. Leon Jurado, who,
already distinguished for innumerable
| acts of public and private generosity
and whose sympathetic and charitable
nature is well known throughout the
island. now amplifies the score of his
beneficences by offering meat without
charge to those whose circumstances
are such as to make this gratuity ac-
ceptable. At present this kindness will
be limited to one day IN each month
for each customer.
Gen. Jurado's establishments in
Curacao, as the public is generally
aware, are supplied from his stock
raising haciendas in Venezuela, where
only the choicest cattle are exploited.
We respectfully solicit the attention Of
all our readers to this announcement,
in order that they may not fail to
profit by this unusual opportunity. The
days and locations designated helpful
distributions will be announced shortly.
Guatemalans Urge
Compulsory Cremating.
Excelsior, Guatemala City-La Aso-
ciacion Naturista de Guatemala has ad-
dressed to the President of the republic
memorial seeking his cooperation in
obtaining the ratification of laws to
make cremationS compulsory. The as
sociation states in its petition that the
systematic cremation of bodies is far
superior from hygienic and scientific
standpointS to the unhealthful custom
of maintaining cemeteries in or near
the city
A number Of "naturistas" have sup
plemented the document with the ex
preston of their individual opinions as
to the salubrity and sanity Of cremation
from the standpoint Of convenience and
simplicity, and have reminded the
Chief Executive that many years ago a
suggestion was made in the National
Assembly for the purchase of equipment
adequate for this purpose.
We do not know the feeling OF the
President with reference to this project
of the "naturistas," but in general 1t
may be said that their solcitude is far
in advance of the old ideal yet tena-
ciouSly adhered to by the bulk OF the
people, who for sentimental and rell-
gious reasons are reluctant to conslgn
the remains of their loved ones to the
flames, even in the interests OF public
sanitation. 1t can readily be accepted
that if there are people OF culture ana
respectability In favor OF such treat
ment of the deceased, there are Just as
pose objections based upon motives and
considerations certainly as rational.
TransvaaI Motorists
Confused by Traffic Lights.
The Star, Johannesburg.-To the
Editor: Motorist advises pedestrians to
watch the robots and not dash across
the street when the stop signal Is
against them. But he omits to state
which light would spell safety He tells
pedestrians not to move against the
red light, but does not say when we
actually should go ahead.
After reading his letter, I walked
along Eloh street, determined to act up
to Motorists advice. When I came to
Market street the signal was against
me, so stopped Then the signal
changed and I thought, now 1t is my
turn! Nothing of the kind! Three |
trans, one after the other, turned the |
corner, followed by q string Of cars, |
and when the last of these passed the |