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MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1929.
· COURT'S QUANDARY CHINESE WEDDING
BORSTAL INSTITUTION
WANTED
MAGISTRATE'S OPINION
SUE ON CHANG LING- WONG
CEREMONY IN CATHEDRAL
THE CHINA MAIL,
THE BEST PEOPLE?
́ ́ ́BANVARD COMEDY CO.S
SUCCESS
FAREWELL PERFORMANCE
Last night the Banvard Eng-
their success of last Wednesday. ""The Best People," to ah appre- ciative audience. The embarrass ing situations which the comedy contains were heartily enjoyed.
Miss Josephine Kilfoyle as The Dean of St. John's Cathe-Nellie Montgomery once again dral, the Very Rev. A. Swann, gave a very clever and amusing D.50, M.A., officiated and the impersonation of a little Ameri- Rev. H. V. Halward, M.C., M.A., can chorus girl and was well His Worship said that he wish-was "best man."
supported by the other members ed that there was such a thing! The bride was given away by of the cast. as a Borstal Institute in Honig her brother, Mr. Walter Sue On, Kong. After due deliberation, and attended by four of her the lad was ordered to receive ten sisters, the Misses Gertrude, strokes of the birch.
Lilian Sue On as The "China Mail" published an Beatrice, and its Gwendolyne article on April 17 drawing at Sue On acted as flower girl, with tention to the crying need of a her small brother, Master Derek reformatory for juvenile offend-Sue On, as page hoy. cra. It is indeed a pity that The bride wore a gown of youngsters who commit a first ivory satin embroidered with offence should be sent to a jail,silver and pearls, and a long vell where they have to rub shoulders of silk lace. She carried a bou- with case-hardened criminals. quet of lilies. The bridesmaids TEACHING HYGIENE TO THE There is a similar institution as the Borstal in the Colony and that were dressed in mignonette, rose pink and mauve taffetas with
When a
Chinese youth was A wedding took place at St. charged with stealing two singlets John's Cathedral on Saturday,lish Comedy Company repeated and after the case had been prov-when Miss Edith Sue On, of No. ed against him, Mr. E. W. 1, Beautiful Terrace, daughter of Hamilton, sitting at the Central Mr. and Mrs. George Sue On, of Magistracy, found himself in a Brisbane, was united to Mr. dilemma. He confessed that he James Chang Ling-wong, of 86, did not know what to do with Bonham-road. the accused. It was his first offence and, as he was still a youth, his. Worship did not wish to send him to jail.
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The members of the Banvard Comedy Company certainly de- HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB, serve all the success and popular- ity which they have attained durHE FOURTH EXTRA RACE ing their season in Hong Kong, MEETING will be held (wea
Their final performance, this ther permitting) at Happy Valley evening, "The Cuckoo in the on SATURDAY, April 27, 1929, Nest," is certain to attract a large commencing at 2.30 p.m. and enthusiastic attendance. The first bell will be rung at 2!
p.m.
HEALTH WEEK
PUBLIC
is the St. Louis Industrial School,erinoline hats to match and car-CHINESE Y.M.C.A. CAMPAIGN run by the Salesian Fathers. One ried bouquets of roses and carna-; could hardly expect the Magis-tions. trates to send youthful offenders there since the Government
A reception, held at Lane, makes no fixed grant to the Crawford's Restaurant, was at YMCA by Dr. A. K. Wellington,
tended by a large number
school. The Police run a Club for waifs and strays, but it must be admitted that it is an organisa- tion serving no useful purpose. Even at that, H.E. the Governor asked for public support at the last inspection of the Police so as to save the CS.P. the worry of finding a cheque to pay the rent.
ONE MAN RELEASED
FOUR IN ROBBERY TRIAL, AT
SESSIONS
HIGH-STREET CRIME ECHO
An echo of an armed robbery just before Ching New Year Eve at No. 78. High-street, on Feb- ruary 7, was heard in the Supreme Court to-day when four men faced various counts arising out of alleged connection with the
case
Li Kui, Lo Sui-wing. Mak Kwai, and Au Wan were all charged with robbery by two or more; Li Kui and Mak Kwai also with possession of a revolver each: Au Wan with possession of
four revolvers and 40 rounds of ammunition, and also with re- reiving stolen gouds.
friends.
MRS. E. XAVIER
DEATH IN KOWLOON ON
SUNDAY MORNING
FUNERAL IN AFTERNOON
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of
The funeral took place yester- day afternoon at the Roman Catholic Cemetery of Mrs. Estafania Xavier, widow of Mr. Lisbello Xavier, founder of the Hong Kong Printing Press, Ltd. The deceased was sixty years of age, and passed away early on Sunday morning at her residence, long illness. No. Minden Avenue, after a
The charge for admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1 for all persons including Ladies.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price.
Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtain An interesting talk on hygiene admission to the Members' Enclo- was given
at the Chinese sure.
Each member has the right to the 2-non-members to Director of the Medical and Sani- introduce tary Services, on Saturday after- Members' Eneloeure, tickets for can be obtained from noon on the occasion of the open. whom ing of the annual Health Cam-Messrs. Linstead & Davis at $0 paign, under the joint auspices of each, up to Friday, April 26, 1929.
The charge for admission for the Chinese Medical Association and the Chinese Y.M.C.A.
Ladies to the Members Enclosure Dr. Chau Wai-cheung, Pre will be $2.. sident of the Chinese Medical Assiciation, presided.
Each member can obtain, upon application to the Secretary, Badges for admission of 2 Ladies free of charge.
Dr. Wellington Dr. Wellington gave an encour
Bookmakers, Tic Tac Men, to the army of aging address volunteer workers. He said, inter etc., will not be permitted to alia, that every one aimed at operate within the precincts of the bettering his position and to get Hong Kong Jockey Club during the best possible out of life. The the Race Meetings. desire for money and position was based on the comfort of mind and body wealth was supposed to give. Too often it was forgotten that without health therc-could be no comfort either of mind or of body.
Mrs. Xavier is survived by five sons and five daughters, Her eldest son is Mr. P. A. Xavier, The ordinary man had no de- the managing director of the sire to do an injury to his neigh Hong Kong Printing Press. bour or to receive one from him. He was out to live and let live. If he carried a gun and knew the danger of it he would take pre- cautions. If he carried a bottle of poison and he knew it to be such he would take care that he would not spill any.
The chief mourners were Messrs. P. A. Xavier, R. Xavier, L. V. Xavier, V. G. Xavier. P. M. Xavier, and G. Santos. The Rev. Father Spada, assisted by the Rev. Father Granelli and the Rev. Father P. Lu, officiated at the graveside.
Wreaths were sent by the fol- lowing:
"The laws which are made by Governments to promote the public health are made with the Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Xavier, Mr. object of ultimately helping the Mr. Somerset Fitzroy (Assist- and Mrs. R. G. Xavier, Mr. and individual. But laws and regula ant Attorney-General), with Mrs. L. V. Xavier, Mr. and Mrs. tions are of little avail unless whom sat Mr. L. R. Andrewes v. G. Xavier, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. there be co-operation between the (Assistant Crown Solicitor) in- formed his Honour the Puisne Xavier (sons), Mr. and Mrs. A. M. people and the authorities. The Judge (Mr. Justice Wood) that he Larcina and family, Mr. and Mrs. people will respond heartily when had no evidence to offer against C. G. Silva and family, Mr. and they understand but if they re- Lo Sui-wing who was, according Mrs. C: M. Quinn and family, and struc
Mrs. F. M. Rosario and family, main ignorant they will miscon
the intentions of the: ly, released.
Miss Rosie Xavier (daughters and authorities and there will follow The other three prisoners pleaded not guilty" to all counts. sors-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. J. A. apathy or opposition.
"Every one who assists in Mr. C. G. Alabaster, O.B.E., Santos and family, Mr. and Mrs.
A. A. da Silva and family, teaching the people to understand KC. (instructed by Messrs. d'Almada & Mason) is defending Cerina A. dos Remedios, Mrs. is conveying a henefit to the com- Florinda Xavier and family, Mr. munity and I know of no better Au Wan..
and Mrs. E. L. Barros and family, way of spreading the necessary Mr. and Mrs. J. S. dos Remedios knowledge than through such: and family, Mr. Ignacio Rocha, movements as Health Mr. and Mrs. Secundino Caro and where everyone is engaged in family, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. benevolent propaganda.
"Until a year or two ago spit- Guterres, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. da Silva, Mr. and Mrs. L. Franco, ting was common in Britain. The Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Cordeiro and floors of buses and trams were family, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. da soiled with sputum. Through
Det. Sub-Inspector Rozeskwy is in charge of the case.
EUROPEAN ROBBED STIFF FIGHT WITH CHINESE
ROBBER
SENTENCED DEFERRED
A Chinese was charged at the Central Magistracy
before
Mr.
Week,
Silva and family. Mr. Eugenio health propaganda the working Gonsalves dos Remedios. Mr. man has come to understand. Ramon Francisco, Mr. and Mrs. A. that spitting spreads consump Luz, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Xaviertion. The danger being realised and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. he now refrains from spitting, E. W. Hamilton this morning with Noronha and Family, Mr. G. partly to prevent himself from A. dos Remedios, Mr. and Mrs, spreading disease, partly in the steanling a silver cigarette case, ore fountain
J. F. Tavares and family, Hernina hope that others will follow his a pair of pen, and spectacles, the property of Mr. H. Remedios, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. V. example. The floors of the trams, Ribeiro, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. buses and trains are now clean Marques, Mrs. H. G. Noronha, and great benefit has ensued." Detective-Sergeant Moran said
Mr. Wong Kwong-tin also that on Saturday at about 10.30 Mr. E. L. S. Alves, Mr. Esteban
Jose, Mr. S. Carvalho, Mr. and spoke.
Edmonds.
p.m., Mr. Edmonds left his coat in Mrs. B. S. Viera, Miss Lenor the sitting room of his house at Collaco, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Britto, DOCTORS & LAWYERS | No. 121, Wong-nei-chong-road to Mr. L. A. Carvalho, Chev, and
go into the dining room to listen-in Madame J. M. Alves, Mrs. B. M. SPANISH GOVERNMENT SAYS
"TOO MANY"
DRASTIC ACTION
Madrid, Saturday.
The Governinent have declared!
to his wireless. He was away for Xavier, Mr. and Mrs. I. I. Silva, about an hour and when he return- Mr. and Mrs. Jose Marques. Mr. ed to the sitting room, he found his Jose A. Alvares, Mrs. S. Alvares, coat had been taken from the place Mr. and Mrs. M. Fuertes and where, he had hung it. He went family, Mr. Rufina Santos, Mr. through the pockets of his coat and and Mrs. J. H. da Silva, Mr. and found. the articles mentioned miss Mrs. H. A. Rosario, Mr. and Mrs. that there are too many doctors and Ing. He at once telephoned to the F. A Rosario, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. lawyers in Spain and have closed Wanchal Police Station.
Pirie, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Ribeiro, the medical faculty of Salamanca Whilst Det-Sergt. was starting Mr.T.T. Cheng, Staff, Hong Kong and threaten to close the other out, Mr. Edmonds saw the accused Printing Press, Ltd., Mr. Lyson colleges where there has been poll- opposite his house. He suspected Chung, Doris Y. C. Cheung, Mrs. tical trouble. Oviedo and Barce bim, searched him, and found the S. C. Fung, Mr. and Mrs. A. J.lona Universities have been total stolen articles. The man struggled Manton, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Henry ly closed down: Reuter. and Mr. Edmonds and his wife put Goetz, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Eca da
Excited Students
Paris, Yesterday.
up a stiff struggle with the man Silva and family, Mr. M. Gabriel, until Det.-Sergt. Moran arrived. Mr. P. Sizon, Mr. C. L. Rocha, A message from Valencia states The accused pleaded guilty, but Mr. Alberto A. da Silva, Mrs. E. that a crowd of students surrounded Inspector McDonald asked for 48 O'Brien and family, Mr. Marcos 20 British tourists and explained hours remand to make further en Yee, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. da their hostility against the Govern quiries, as recently there had heen Rocha, Mr. and Mrs. Quan Wah ment. much jewellery and other articles lost from the same neighbourhood.
Sentence was accordingly deferred for 48 hours.
and Family, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Feeling against General De Rivera Warren and family, Mr. F. X. was strongly displayed and the Sousa, Messrs... E. Warren and closing of the university Co., Ltd., and Mr. A. R. Tavares. momentarily, expected Reuter,
When the Grimsby trawler The initials..W.F. were cn hand- Capt J. L. P. Macnair, Royal Georgette arrived home it was re-kerchiefs in the clothing of a man Artillery, will deliver a lecture on ported that the mate, Mr. John W. of about 60 whose body was found Curiosities of Mathematical Carrick, was washed overboard in aen the store at Ingoldmells, near Philosophy, at the University at heavy sea..
Skegness, Lincolnshire.
8.30 p.m. on Friday,
No children allowed in either enclosure on any pretext.
Hong Kong, April 20, 1929.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned have received
Tinstructions to sell by Publid Auction,
ON
MONDAY, the 29th April, 1929, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at, No. 5; Queen's Gardens, A Quantity o}. -VALUABLE ` HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
(Catalogues will be issued).
On View from Sunday, the 28th April, 1929.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 22nd April, 1929.
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