MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1991,
THEFT CHARGE.
MISSING DIAMOND RINGS.
EN TEMPLES TEST.
KINEMA NOTES.
REMARKABLE PICTURE AT THF CORONET.
at once startling and impressive. The
THE CHINA MAIL.
UNPUNSTUAL ASSISTANT. MACAO BOAT SUICIDE.
SUES HIS EMPLOYER.
AND LOSES THE CASE,
UNKNOWN MAN JUMPS OVERBOARD.
On the arrival of the s.s. "Chuen- chow" in port from Macao on Satur
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB
5th Gymkhana, Faturday,
-,5th November, 1991.
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Unusual skil and dating bars made The Whispering Chorts," the Damages to the extent of $1,000 current attraction at the Coronet
about 8.15 am. the ship was HANDICAP, is open for winners Theatre, one of the most powerful were claimed from R. Negre, geners! day, Captain Jones reported that THE 31d RACE, ONCE ROUND un-at any diatanes, and in the event of the barbour, I entering and arresting firm dramas ever screen-merchant, of Queen's Road this morn- ed. Bearing the imprint of a master ing by a Chinese assistant called Lam known male Chinese passenger jump there being suficient entries they will producer's hand, it does not finch to Pat Nam who alleged wrongful dis-ed into the water from the second divided into A & B clases, the latter class deck. The vessel was immediating the place of the Wacht-sem-
Beetje Race. present naked tragedy with a realiam missal.
Hoogkong, October 14, 1971 Mr. H. L. Dennys appeared to supately stopped and life belts were Coronet management, while admit-port the claim and Mr. A. H. Crew to thrown out. The ship circled the
its oppose it.
vicinity for about half an hour, but
WANTED. ting that the picture, with
sometimes The plaintif said that last the man could not be located, and intensely tragic, and
aspect, is not March he entered defendant's em-eventually the search was given up, almost
A HOUSE with GROUNDS. year's Agreement. A police launch went out laterANCED-Now or in near future altogether suitable for children.ploy ander
Middle levels or the Peak, preferably rightly claims that the wonderful skill He was to be assistant in charge of but failed to recover the body.
neic Motor Rad or Tram Station. with which the note of noble sacrifice the Chinese end of the business.
Bent of litle consideration if house uitable. Apply box 1399 care of this par.
gruesome
A muita was charged its Magistrate Orme this morning with the theft of two diamond rings worth $180, the property of her mistress, who lives in a Praya East house. An elderly woman was also charged with having received the stolen property.
The girl pleaded guilty" and the woman "net guilty."
Inspector Blackman of No. 2, Police Station, said that about noon on Friday, the complainant missed the rings from her room. The girl denied all knowledge of the rings. Yesterday, however, she owned up to having is made to shine through the sin sad september 18 be did not arrive at the taken them, and took the police to a suffering depicted saves it from any office until 9.20 a.m. and Mr. Negre house in Burrow Street where she suggestion of the repellent and who was annoyed with him for being pointed out the second defendant as the dignifies it with a moral force that iste, seized him by the arm and said person to whom she had handed the will make even the most superficial Get ont." He was very frightened, rings. As second defendant denied observer think. The title refers to the he said, and thought the defendant the allegation, her effects were search good and the bad impulses of the would kill him. ed. The rings were not recovered. mind of man that keep constantly but the detective found in notes in a rattan basket which he claimed. This was a suspicious circumstance in view of the fact that the woman was employed as an anab at a wage of $4
a month.
a month.
Oa
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,
THE HON. MR. HO FOOK
RETIRES. -
will continue in effice until after the next meeting of the Legisla tive Council, at the requess of H.F. the Governor. It will be glad A wide circle of friends to that Mr. Ho Fook's result of Dut the
Mr. Crew suggested to the plaintif
After taking an active interest in whispering to him when anything of that he could easily have returned to moment is to be decided. These the office if he had been to winded public affairs for thirty years, the counsellors are visualized at certain There was a smile at Lam Pat Nam's Hon. Mr. Ho Fook is retiring from after November 10. Mr. Ho Fook intervals in the picture, and their theatrically delivered response: Do the Hongkong Legislative Council you think I would go lack there to desired to retire this month but treatment is weirdly effective.
John Trimble, a young married meet my death!" The Magistrate How did the girlman, robs his employer and ranı
For the defence, it was alleged that come into touch with her 1-They away, While hiding on an island be the plaintiff was of no use to the had lived in the same house for about drags the body of a drowned can business. He was never there when from the water and changes clothes wanted and brought in no trade. On The girl, in the witness box, said with him. Later, he is mistaken for the day in question Le came to the to that she had been with her mistress for his own murderer. His wife marries ofice at 9.15 a.m. and when Mr. Negre decisier a long time. The second accused used again. During a visit to his mother spoke to him about it he got very failing health: he feels that the time to be employed by another woman Trimble is taken by the police. Ht sulky. He went to a room which he living in the same bouse as her is tred and sentenced to be executed had occupied at first but had has now come when he should retire Realizing that if he tells the truth be afterwards been turned out of, and to private life after long taking an Proceeding the girl said that she will wreck his wife's happiness and when the defendant went in there he interest in public Offairs. rust the second accused in the street cloud the life of the man whom she saw the plaintiff lying down on a sofa on Thursday. The woman promised now idolizes, Trimble finds strength reading a newspaper. He declined to answer when spoken to and Mr. Negre to take her to the country and adopt to go to his death with sealed lip. her as a daughter if she would steal
mistress.
them to you.
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That Hongkong kinema patrons told him to get up. He refused to do her mistress's rings and hand them to have not been slow to appreciate this so and Mr. Negre then caught him art and took him to her. The witness duly stole the remarkable picture is shown by the br the
where compradore's rings and handed them to second ac-heavy demand for seats. Yesterday the cused who told her to come another every performance was crowded to be properly belonged.
the doors, and already the booking for Mr. Crew argued that the plaintiff day when she would take her away.
Second accused: I did not see the the next few days has been unusually was not dismissed and said that what heavy. This evening H.E the Gor- actually occurred was that he was ringe.
The Magistrate: She says she gave ernor and party will visit the Corozit turned out of one room, where he
Theatre expressly to "The had no right. into another.
His Honour Mr. Justice Gompertz. Whispering Chorus."
In addition to the usual British who heard the case said that on the gazette and colour studies of dancing evidence he was unable to find that film of great local interest is shown the plaintiff was dismissed and must under the title "Hongkong." Familiar therefore give judgment for the de Street scenes, West Point sing song fendant. girls, Kowloon police, Flower Street market, and local types, presented with amusing comment, serve to sher the local resident long since insured to the novelty of the Colony the in- pressions carried away by a stranger. The orchestra is excellent, as ever.
If she persists in the allegation, let her buy the candles, and I will visit tea temples with her. Then you shall know who is speaking the truth! Inspector Blackman said that when the second accused was searched at the station, a pawn ticket was found on her relating to a cotton jacket she had pawned last month for 80 cents. This showed she had been in financial difficulties and strengthened the uspicion regarding the $60 found in her basket,
Replying to the Magistrate, the In- spector admitted that he had no cur- roboration of the girl's story. Neither did be know anything about the i
woman.
The Magistrate suggested that her employers might be able to give some information.
The Inspector remarked they were Eurasians, and she had not beca long with them.
The Magistrate said that they might at least say how she came to them. Enquiries might also be made from her previous employers, whom be thought there would be no difficulty in finding since they were living in the same house as the complainant.
Both accused were remanded in police custody until to-morrow.
A Chinese
a
DROWNING ACCIDENT.
SLEEPING COOLIE ROLLS
UVERBOARD.
Asleep on the deck of Sanitary launch No. 3, on Saturday night, a coolie rolled over and fell into the
sea.
A NEW VESSEL.
BANK LINE'S "CITY OF SIMLA.”
An important acquisition to the rap between England and the Far East will shortly be made when the s City of Shala," saile from Tilbury en route for Hongkong and Yokohama vin the usual ports. The "City of Simla," is a new twin-screw vessel of 10,500 tons dearl weight. She is being placed in the Far Eastern service by the His fekis attempted to render Bank Line and it is anticipated that assistance, but owing to the darknes she will set out on her maiden voyage could not locate him. His body was about January 6. On the homeward recovered yesterday morning some voyage the new vessel should leave distance away from the launch.
Hongkong about the middle of March -practically the, height of the In this respert passenger season.
well the ship is specially equipped. In the first class there be accommodation for 206 will passengers, while 60 can be provided for in the second class. Cabins on the promenade deck are fitted with single and double bedsteads and te bedstead cabins are on the bridge and upper decks. The arrival of the fine new ship will e watched for with interest and her first homeward voyage should see her with a fail complement of leave-goers.
"Trixie's" society notes will ap- pear in to-morrow's China Mail.
A second public park is planned for Canton, this one near the great northern gate.
It is reliably understood that woman Committed suicide about 4 p.m., on Saturday by there is no foundation for the rumour jumping into the harbour from the that the Green Island Cement Co., Yeang Ta Hing wharf. She sank comtemplates moving its works from immediately, and although several their present sit further afield and boatpeople went to rescue her, her selling the land so released to the body was not seen again.
Kowloon Dock Company.
learn
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COMINC MARRIAGES.
The following forthcoming marri- ages are announced:
Mr. H. C. Barton Way, of Brown's Apsortmenta, Manila, P.I., and Mis Marjorie Nina Denison of No. 1444, The Peak.
LOST.
LOST. brown and white Foistar Dog, Azewers to the name of FRINCE Will the Ender kindly return to 53, Conduit Road!
THE
PUBLIC AUCTIONS
stractions to sell by Public Auction (+9% UCOST OF THE CONCERNED},
denied have received hi-
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THURSDAY,
October 27, 1921, commencing st 12 noon, at the Sales Rooma, Na 8, Des Voeux Rosd, Corner of Ice House Street,
A New 10,15 H. P, P. L & *. four Seater.
Car compete with Electric
Lighting
and Self Starter
Mest Suitable for driving by
Lady.
Se by appointmest day before Salo
Time: Cet on delivery.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneert.
Hongkong, October 24, 1921.
Mr. H. O. Marcal, of the Neder Miss Celest Maria Botelho of Granville tion landsch Indische Handels Bank, and E Codersigned have received in.
Road, Kowloon.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT. ·
PUBLIC AUCTION.
• Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auc
cion.
Jn
FRIDA, Cetober 28, 1921, commencing at 6 pm.
at vir Sales Rooms, Duddell Street A well Selected Collection of
Postage Stamps
containing
A good many varieties and rarities, mostly Aistic
On view from Tuesday, the 25th October, 1921
Catalognes will be issued.
ma
'livery. LA MERT BROS,
Auctioneers. Hongkong 'ctober 4, 1821.
structions to sell by Public F
(For account of the Concerned.) FRIDAY.
JAN
Jctober 28, 1921, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at her Sales Booms, San Be Des Vacz Road, Doruer of
To Home Sreet.
Valuable Diamond and other Jewellery, including :-
Diamond Bracelets, Earrings, Scarf
Gold Pendants,
Watches, Pins, Brooches, Cimene, also Gold Repeater and Stop Watch, Gold Visiting Card Case.
Quantity Jewellery, &c. (confiscated)
by order of the Hoa. Capt. Superintendent of the Police.
A180
2 Microscopes by Fatson & Sons,
ondon,
with Oil immersion Lens Sabetage Condenser, &c, &c.
Catalogue and on view day before Sale.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
HUGHES & ROUGE, A DetionGGER.
Hougkong, October 24, 1921.
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LICENSING SESSIONS.
MAGISTRACY."
IS AFREBY NOTIFIED that a Meeting of the Licensing Board will be held in the Council Chamber, on FRIDAY, the 4ib day of November, 1921, at 1215 pm, at whick the following applications will be considered under the Liquor Consolidation Ordinance 1911 and 1917:---
The Repulse Bay Hotelber Hongkong Hotel.......
King Edward Hotel
No.
Names of Applicants
Description of Licence
Sign of House.
applied for.
.1
Bermon John Henry Whits..
Publican's Licence.
2
Fdward Wm. Alderson
3
Job Witchellraiseren
A Fritz Albert Chopard
A James Heory Oxberry
4
Mr. Flors Blair...
Mr. A. B. Banderson Smith...
8
Mrs. Yoneko Uyetsaki......
9
kichi Sekin-**
10
Ikuzo Nomers ...............
Takutaro Miyajima.............
Joe Incakawa (900
13
D. M. Goodall DONES (ZONTA
14 {Tokutaco Ishiyama................
16. Ken. Nellis Babbagt up
Torskichi Moratami..
Mro. Yone Namors.
18
John Johnson Blake.
Diet October, 282Z.
Hotel Keeper's Adjanet. Licence.
Restaurant Keeper's Adjunct Licence.
Theatre Lidence
Astor House Hotel............ Palace Hotel
Feak Hotel
Station Hotel Tokyo Hotel Chitose Botel Bhokudoraku tel Buehiro Hotel... Yamakawa Hotel Wiseman Limited Iroba Hotel Alexandra Cele Toukinoy...... Haranoya Hotel The World Theatre.
New application.
Situation of House.
Bural Building Lot 142, Repulse Bay .......... 18, & 181, Dex Yaux Rod Central, 1.2, 5, 7, 9. 11, 12, 15 & 17, Pedder Street and 21, 23,
23, 27 & 29, Queen's Road Central..
6, Des Voeux Road Central, and 4, Ice House
-Street, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors...
12, Queen's Road Central
40, 44, Baiphong Road, Kowloon
10, Chamberlain Road
Nathan Road, Kowloon
39, 37, 38 & 38, Connaught Road Central
6,7&8 Hau Fung Laten
38, Peking Road, Kowloon .....
45 Haiphong Road, Kowloon...
47, Prays East
14, Des Youx Bond Central
16. Des Yanx Road Cectral
35, 86 & 37, Praya East...
65, & 68, Praya. Fast ....... Des Voeux Road Central
Whether the applicant has held a Bernce to sell liator
ia the Colony and, if so, for how long.
1 year.
6 yours.
10
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1 year
4 years.
1 year 8 months
5 years.
1
G
15
&
A
41
1 year 4 months
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C. WILLSON, Starotary to the Licoring Board.
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