THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1927.
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CHINESE CHARGED BY
POLICE...
A PERJURY CONVICTION.
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COLONY'S CRIME,
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Civil. BROADWAY FOLLIES VISIT. The Department is much in-
Hospital Dr. D. debted to the Police authorities in Valentine was the Medical Officer Macao for close co-operation in charge and Dr.. W. L, Paterson At the Central Magistracy before Offering a double attraction in throughout the year. The Indian Mr. R. E. Lindsell yesterday after the shape of Jackie Coogan's community continued its loyal atc. W. McKenny took charge from Jackie Coogan in Johnny Get
was, Second Medical Offftor. D
September 1-Queen's Theatre; noon, Mr. C. A..S. Russ, for the de latest picture, Johnny Get Your titude to the Government. fence, entered a plea of "guilty" after evidence for the prosecution Hair Cut," and the visit of the The unsettled conditions in July 20 to October 16, while the Your Hair Cut" and the Broadway had been completed in the case in Bradway Follies, the new pro-China were reflected in the in- first mentioned two went on leave. which Lai Kam-ying. a Chinese gramme at the Queen's Theatre creased number of European des- Pollco Reservist was charged with to-day will be received with gen-titutes and stowaways with whom breach of police regulations, and eral favour. Jackle Coogan needs the Police were called upon to Ewo other Chinese youths with im no introduction to local cinema- deal. Most of these persons ar- personating the police.
The first witness for the prosecu-goers, but it may be mentioned rived from Chinese coast ports. ilon was Lance Sergeant Ng Kai that in "Johnny Get Your Hair wing of the Chinese Company of Cut" he is seen for the first time the Hong Kong Police Reserves. as a grown-up. boy and in the He spoke about a seene which took course of the picture he actually place between the defendants and does get his hair cut.
attendants of the Taiping
the
have whom
Guards. Number of Guards employed during the year:
1926. 1925,
290 203
Steamer Guards (In-
dian)
The Broadway Follies com- Theatre. A friend named Ho went prise twelve artistes, several of Steam Launch Guarda up to the defendants and requested
already achiev- them to leave the theatre but they
fame in New protested that they were Police Reed servists, and pointed to a fourth and the other big capitals.
example Mr. member of the party, who was not For arrested,
(Chinese) York Shore Guarde dian) Joseph Shore Guards (Chin
-ese) as being a Sergeant. Cherpino and Miss Helen Cook When naked to show their authority, were the principal dancers with Special L. A. Gun first defendant (Lai) showed his belt, while the other two produced a small metal Crown and a police nota-book respectively. Later the third man also produced a Crown,
Chief Officer.
the New York Midnight Revue for two years, and Signor Adolfo Bellotti, who possesses a beauti- ful tenor voice, was for six years at the Milan Opera House, later going to New York to join the Metropolitan Opera Company.
4
(In-
0
321 340
15
50
22
50
25 110
705 725
Guarda (Indian) .. Guarda on Strength but unemployed
Bonds.
Follies.
D
Theatre: September 1-World Douglas MacLean in "Seven Keys
September 1-Star Theatre, Kow- loon; Viola Dana and Robert Agnew in "Wild Oats Lane."
September 1-Informal Dance at the "Cheer D," 7 p.m.
Nursing Staff-Miss E A. Girling was appointed Matron in Po Kalapate. succession to Miss M. Sloan who took up the new appointment of Principal Matron.
Buildings, etc. No large struc tural additions or alterations were made to the hospital. The new anncxe to the Sistors' Quarters was completed early in the year.
The total number of admissions to the hospital (exclusive of the
and Lunatic: Maternity Block Asylum) was 5,381 a number which la less than the figure for the three previous years.
existed.
September 2-Concert at "Cheer '0,” 7 p.m.; Variety concert by En- tertainment Committee, 7 p.m. -
September 3Grand Concert at the City Hall, 6,30 pm.
September 4-Kowloon Docks band concert, 5 p.m.
W.G. &
October 1-H.K. & M.C.L.' "Fun o' The Fair," Lee Gardeni
Sports. September 1-Ping Pong League: T. Institute v. S.C.A.A. (C.C.Y.M.S.).
crefo, Happy Valley Diamond,
4
The daily average of patients in hospital was 192 which shows that during part of the year every avail- able bed was occupied (198). At times a state of overcrowding September 2-Ping Pong League: St. Peter's Y.M.C. v. C.R.C. All-nationalities were treated at (C.C.Y.M.S.), the Civil Hospital-European September Victoria Recrea- women and children Gro not, tion Club night fete, 9.15 p.m.
September 3— H.K. Baseball Mr. F. C. Mow Fung, officer com-
At the beginning of the year except in special instances, treat manding the Chinese Company of
the Bonds for steamers and steamed there-they are accommodated League: Japanese v. Club de Re- the Hong Kong Police Reserves. The company also includes a said Laf had been a Reservist since bevy of beautiful girls-seven in launches were submitted to the at the Victoria. Hospital, Barker June 22 of this year. After speak-number-who interpret classical, The Bonds were re-numbered to
Crown Solicitor for examination. į ing of equipment supplied to the modern and jazz dancing with show the actual number of ships that charm and skill. The concerted with valid Bonds on December defendant, the witness said the third man he also appiled to numbers are thus particularly join the Force but he was rejected effective. The company, will ap- total number of Bonds issued 31. Formerly the return showed by the doctor.
commencing with original num- Proceeding, the witness said that pear at all performances in the in consequence of reports received current programme and will sub-ber one. The figures now stand that certain members of the Police mit a completo change of pro-
as follows: Reserve were acting in an arrogant gramme on Sunday, when the Vessela under Bond 31.12.26,
and sometimes disorderly manner, he detailed some senior officers to keep lookout. particularly ON R.57 (Lal).
Mr. Russ objected to the state- ment which he held was not evid ence.
The Magistrate agreed that the statement was not acceptable.
Hostile Witness,
Road.
European Indians...
526
1,115
Chinese
3.740
The patients were divided
as
1st Class ...
45
204
6,132
follows!~-~
2nd Class
3rd Class
p.m.
September 3-Lawn Bowls Divi- sion I, Kowloon Dock v. Taikoo; Kowloon Bowling Green v. Civil Service; Division II, Yacht Club v. Kowloon C.C.
September 4-Baseball: Filipinos
v. Japanese.
September 3-Ping Pong League: W.Y.O.B.U... v. St. Louis Club (Y.M.C.A.).
The Male numbered 4,537 and
Lammert's Auctions. principal film will be "Money 79.
the Female 844. Talks," a brisk comedy featuring
September 16-At Lammert Bros.' Total number of vessels that i Deaths 335 Patients died and Sales Room, valuable, properties in Claire Windsor and Owen Moore. have been under Bond 31.12.26, of these 147 died within 24 hours the New Territories, 8 p.m.
World Theatre,
259. Discipline throughout the of admission.-The death rate was
Meetings. Beginning with a laugh and;
There were 34 6.2 per cent. year was good.
3 New as compared with
September
Territory ending with a laugh, the new dismissals during the year for 616 per cent. In 1925..*
Agricultural Show Committee meet- picture at the World Theatre to- misconduct.
Three cases of Rabies were ing, Sheung Shui, 2.80 p.m. day, "Seven Keys to Baldpate,"
Gambling.
treated without Биссенв. The September 6-Annual meeting of Replying to the Magistrate, Mr.is essentially a comedy, but it has Two hundred and thirty-three number of onges admitted to Hong Kong Philharmonic Society Mow Fung anid that he did not re- also all the elements of an excit-gambling warrants were success- hospital suffering from general and at St. John's Cathedral Hall, 5.80 ceive any particular complaint from ing mystery play. The story fully executed during the year as local injuries, many of them of a p.m. the Taiping or any other theatre.
September & Hong Kong Hockey concerns a young novelist, who against 286 in 1925. There was Revere mature and ending fatally, Ng Cheong who was in the com: the almost impossible task of was obtained. There were
for the love of a girl, attempts one case in which no conviction was very high, there being over Club meeting, Volunteer Head-
pn 1,000.
quarters, 5.30 p.m. pany of the defendants on the night
September 6-Meeting of the of the complete novel in lottery cases, compared with boA certain number of beds (about in question was next called to give writing a 'evidence for the prosecution.
90 in all) are set aside for the Management Committee e twenty-four hours. The place in 1925. proved to be a hostile witness he chooses for the task is Bald- During the year Police had oc-use of third class Asiatic patients H. K. Football League, Volunteer however, and denied that either the pate, a closed mountain inn, to casion to stop several lotteries. who are under the care of the Headquarters, 5.30 p.m.
This University Medical Staff.
September 6-Sanitary Board defendants or himself had produced which there is supposed to be The promoters appeared to be Staff consists of the Honorary meeting, 4:15 pm anything at the theatre, nefther did only one key. Scarcely has he under the false Impression that Visiting Physician, Surgeon and
Miscellaneous. they at any time claim to be police begun to write, however, than he donation of a part of the proceeds Gynaecologist, their respective as-
September 4-Social gathering in is interrupted in Inspector Griet put in a state-
dramatic to a philanthropic object rendered sistants and resident House Off- St. John's Cathedral Hall, 6 p.m. ment which this witness had made fashion, and it soon appears that a lottery permissible.
There in the closest, co- at No. 7 Police. Station, and this the there are not less than six other
Property Stolen.
operation between the University Magistrate road to the witness as keys, each of which is used by an The estimated value of pro-Staff and the Government Medical) follow:-
alarming caller. The result is perty stolen during the year was Officers to. the best possible in- both exciting and amusing, with $484.382.63 as against $584,-terests of the patients.
men.
"When I got to the theatre, I told the first defendant I had no money; Lai Kim-ying sald No fear and handed me a badge, saying if any one should ask me anything I was to show the crown badge and it would be all right. We went into
Reserve?
Licences.
cers.
HOUSE IN FLAMES.
Dog Wakes Children. a totally unexpected climax. 578.61 in 1925 a decrease of! Out Patients Department.This Douglas Maclean is the hero of $100,196.08 or 20.6 per cent. The is now entirely managed by the
Brisbane, July 20. "Seven Keys to Baldpate.".
average for the last five years.is University Staff (Government ser-
Last evening Mr. and Mrs: Alex. "Wild Oats Lane."
$641,866.38.
vants are attended to between the Casperson, of Granville, (a suburb Viola Dana and Robert Agnew The value of property recover-hours of 9 a.m. and 10.30 am. by of Maryborough) went to visit a the theatre and Lai, as he passed play the leading roles in "Wilded during the year was $53,359.80 Government Medical Officer), neighbour 300 yards away, leaving the barrier, said I am a Police Oats Lane," the principal film in or 11 per cent. of the value of the Patients attend in the morning and their four children, the oldest aged Teaching clinics are 13 years, safely in bed. When re- afternoon. Reserve. I was not asked for a the new continuous programme property stolen, as against held at certain hours.
turning home at a late hour they ticket. After being in the theatre at the Star Theatre to-day. The $52,022.09 or 8.9 per cent, of the for about five minutes, the collector story deals with a boy and a property stolen in 1925,
Treatment, including medicines were horror-stricken to find their an in-and dressings is free of charge. A home in flames. Hurrying towards came and asked Lai Kim-ying for girl who are led into crime but crease of 2.1 per cent. in the ratio local practitioner holds a special the first they were met at the yard tickets, saying 'If you have no money to pay for the tickets, clear who are regenerated by love. between the property stolen and eye clinic one afternoon a week.
by a cry of the oldest boy (aged 18) out. Lai then opened his jacket Produced by Marshall Neilan, property recovered.
This Department is a great boon who shouted reassuringly, "It's al- and exposed his police belt to view, who has specialised in such pic-
to the poorer class Chinese, and right mother, I have got the chil-
dren." anying Can't you see I am a Police tures, "Wild Oats Lane" is The following licences were the clinic is largely attended.
issued during the year:-
16,969 persons attended as out- The boy had been sleeping when patients. Asked if he denied having made strong in dramatic appeal.
he was awakened by the persistent 1925. 1926. Public Jinrikshas 1,776 1,783) 27,082 prescriptions were dis- barking of his little brother's pet fox terrier puopy. Although told to He down, the dog continued barking. Wis Baying at the severe punishment should be meted Private Jinrikshas 1,861 1,007 penaed.
Police Force. The total num and the lad became thoroughly 896 676 made out, to serve as a deterrent and Public Chairs
ber of admissions to hospital was awakened, to find that the big two- the statement. Witness added warning to other Reservists who Frivate Chairs ... 171 148
1.262 (1,889 in 1924 and 1,788 in storey building was well alight. that he had spent sleepless night might be tempted to behave in a Drivers and Bear- in custody and was starving at the manner similar to Lal.
Quickly seizing the position he 17,838 16,598 1925) made up as follows: time the statement was made.
Deaths awakened his sister Gloria (10), and 1,261 1,109 also denied in answer to another!
brother William (7); almost drag- ging them to the grass outside, then going back through the flames and Wei Hai Wei
smoke for his little brother. Brian There has been a great reduction (aged 4); whom he carried half in the incidence of Malaria' among stupefied by smoke to safety. The 2,417 the Wel, Hai Wel contingent, but boy's head was scorched and his the incidence of venereal disease hair singed by the flames, while the bed clothes of the girl which the 463 among these men has increased.
Maternity Department. This lad had wrapped round her had big
holes burnt in them. 475 consists of a one storeyed building
The building was burnt to the 198 and can accommodate 20 patients. ground, nothing being saved. 110 Half of the beds are for first and second class patients (European 400 871 and Asiatic) under the care of the Government Medical Officers. The
any part of that statement, the wit- nc3s said he did not know what he time.
He
might have
He
All Fined. Mr. Lindsell addressing question by the Magistrate that he dants said: "You three young men had produced a Crown to anyone on undoubtedly took a wise course in Moto the night in question (August 19). pleading guilty through your solici
Perjury Charge.
tor, as the charges brought against
cra
Truck licences defen-Motor
Cara
(Livery)
(Private)
carg
373
834
The witness was ordered to stand you were overwhelmingly proved. Motor down, and his Worship told Inspect- Which of you was responsible for or Grant to take the man to the planning this raid on the theatre Motor cycle Charge room and have him charged entering the theatre without tickets (Licences) with perjury.
-does not appear in the evidence. M o tor
cars
(Drivers)
2,809
429
cycle
465 -199
193
The Lase for the prosecution I must hold on the prima facle evid- (Drivers). against three defendants having erice that the first defendant, whose Money Changers been completed. Mr. Russ obtained book was used to facilitate the Pawn-brokers leave to. withdraw from the Court entry, was responsible. That, ob- Chinese, Wine and to confer with his clients. After an viously is grosa breach of disci absence of ten minutes, Counsel re- pline which renders you liable Spirit licences.. turned and pleaded guilty" on be- under the Police Reserve Ordinance Auctioneer half of all three defendants.
to a fine of $200 or six months' im- cences
Li-
Addressing the Magistrate for prisonment. However, in view of Billiard Tables and leniency, Mr. Russ said that his the fact that it is the first time you Bowling Alleys. clients regarded the matter more as have been before, the court, and Distillery Licences a prank than anything else. An your good.record as a Reservist. I exposure of this kind was in itself will fine first defendant $76. You Marine Stores ... to deal with the defondants 48 must understand that any further Game Licences they were young men of good char offence of this sort, not only by Hawkers acters, Counsel asked his Worship you, but by any other member of Dangerous Goods. to deal with the defendants was of the Reserve will be visited. with Polsons leniently as he could.
Comdr. Hartford.
European Indians
365 Cantonese
905
152
nii
470
2
281
I
I
859
5
5
5.
A
18
29
other half are for third class Asiatic patients under the case of the University Obstetrical Staff. Admissions 29Europeans
626
50
82
426
20
Indiana Japanese Chinese
Twins
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matter.
404 8,416 8,528 1,086
976 Still Births 19 17 Miscarriages imprisonment. The second and
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threatened) third defendants are fined $26 on During the year 1926 elx hun- False labour paina. Invited by the Magistrate to give each charge, making $50 cack, and dred and one mendicants were Deaths (infantile) his views on the matter, Commander these convictions are now on record arrested and dealt with as fol- Deaths (Maternal)
We have come to the conclusion. Hartford, D.S.P. (R), said this was against you and any further offence
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that the statements contained in the first case of this character, and by you of this nature will bo ---metį
41 mendicants charged before The Lunatic. Asylum. The our leader and "Sufferer's" letter he was particularly anxious that it with Imprisonment." should be the last. It
Medical Officer of the Civil Hos- are unwarranted, and incorrect. The man Ng Cheong was then the Magistrate. opinion that the majority of the dealt with for committing perjury 5 mendicants sent to Tung Wah pital was also in charge, of the We consequently tender our sincers
Asylum:
apologies and expressions of regret public were ignorant of the powers Mr. Russ who represented him) Hospital. of the Police Reserves and therefore pleaded "guilty."
1 mendicant let go by order of Admissions
290 to the Star Forry Co., Ltd., and Mr. Russ said that the offence was Hon. C.S.P. it was a simple matter for Reser-
114 to the coxswains who operate their vists to produce a part of their committed out of chivalrousness, to 20 mendicants handed back to Relieved ...
135 steamers. A GANNIVER
THE EDITOR OF THE equipment to intimidate a member his friends, and although that was
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CHINA MAIL.” Hong Kong, 27th August, 1927.
WAB
his
of the community over an unlaw-o excuse in law, Counsel asked his ful act. However, he asked his Worship to take that act luto con-885 mendicants sent out of Worship not to be very severe in alderation in dealing with the de- Colony once. punishing the first defendant (Lai), fendant, but he
Discharged (apparently cured)
Transferred to John G. Korr
Hospital, Canton
Died 198 mendicants sent out of Daily Average... have Colony more than once.
1926
10
In past years it has been the custom to transfer a large number of non-British Chinese insane patients to the John G. Kerr Hos 1925 pital, Canton, to which a grant is made for this cervice;? During the 8,609 year, owing to the unsettled state 25 of affairs in the Kwong Tung: Pro- 970 vince, it has only been possible to 831 send fifteen cases. in
Mr. Lindsell:Again you he suggested that a sufficiently
taken a wise course. Had you In-1 mendicant sent out of Colony slated in pleading not: guilty, 120 times. A PAIN IN THE STOMACH. would have dealt with you more Dogs Ordinance. It is most annoying, as well as die severely. In view of the fact that agreeable to bo troubled with pains in you, were trying to shield your Dogs Licensed 4,955 the stomach, and thero is no need of friends, I am prepared to let you go Dogs Licensed (free) 26 It, for one dose of Chamberlain's Colic with a fine of $25. You ought to and Diarrhoea Remedy will allay the understand that lying on cath in Dogs Impounded pala Bold everywhere.
| this box will not be tolerated.”"de Dogs Destroyed 1872
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