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Hong Kong, Wednesday, July 23, 1980,
1.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1930.
TEA TAY
ST. STEPHEN'S
SANITARY MATTERS. STATION TRAGEDY.
MRS. MADGWICK LAID TO
.REST.
MESSAGE FROM SIR CECIL CLEMENTI.
A NEW ERA.
TUBERCULOSIS INFIRMARY
***NOT YET.
NEW G.C.H. FIRST!
A
PATHETIC CEREMONY.
The funeral of Mrs. Dora Winifred Madgwick, wife of
Government House,
Kuala Lumpur,
March 18, 1930.
At the fortnightly meeting of Police Sergeant C. S. Madgwick, Mr. E. W. L. the Sanitary Board held yesterday Chau was reported yester from Hon, Sir II. E. Pollock, K.C.
whose
Martin, St. tragic death at Lok Stephen's Collage, has received Afternoon, it was announced, in day, took place at the Protest the following letter which is of reply to questions by Mr. M. Kant Cemetery, Happy Valley, last interest, as it comes from Sir Cecil Lo, that the Government while in evening. The scene was a parti- Clementi:-
cularly sad one and every one who sympathy with the scheme of
attended the funeral, including |érecting Poor Law
In- several ladies, were visibly deeply firmary for tuberculosis
pa- moved. tients,
priority must
be
The hearse, which was covered with a profusion of very beautiful given to the erection of a new floral tributes, was followed by the Government Civil Hospital and widower as
chief mourner, It the extension of the Kowloon was met at
the Monument by a detachment of about 50 European Hospital.
Police Officers who formed up be At the outset of the meeting,hind the hearse, led by the In- the Hon Mr. J. P. Braga express- spector-General, the Hon. Mr. Jed his intention of discussing the E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., who walked letter from the Government in immediately behind Sergeant Madg- connection with the teaching of wick. Other Police Officers who hygiene in schools. The Chair-headed the contingent were Mr. man informed him that suck dis- T. H. King, Director of Criminal cussion would not be in order Intelligence, Mr. D. Burlingham, unless motion had been given D.S.P., Kowloon, and Mr. W. le first.
Bart Sparrow, A.S.P.
After further discussion, the matter was kept in abeyance until the next meeting, meanwhile a motion would be filed,
Inadequate Supervision? Pursuant to notice Mr. Wong Kwong-tin asked the following questions:-
4
Q. "Has the attention of the
Head of the Sanitary Depart ment been drawn to the recent complaints regarding the insanitary state of the following underground water closets:-
feature of which is that for the first time the pirates boarded their victim in Hong Kong. Á terrible stigma has been cast on the Colony. Here, again, the public demands that the most| diligent Inquiry be instituted to ascertain whether the system of searches of departing steamers is at fault or whether any blame is attachable to any individual or individuals. It seems
obvious that the authorities have been caught napping. That cannot be countered by holding up news- paper reporters in the legitimate discharge of their duties whilst Q. the Police occupy several hours in the questioning of officera, crew, and passengers of the victimised | vessel after her return from Bias Bay.
A.
The public and particularly ship owners, ships officers, and prospective passengers by sea- must have an assurance that an improvement has been made on. the present system of search,
and
Following the European Police was a detachment of Indians under their 'Superintendents, Messrs. Moblader Singh and Nawab Khan.
From the gate of the cemetery, the coffin was borne to the grave by the following Police Officers. Sergeants Wood, May, Mackay,
Bartley, Whitcroft, and Britton. The impressive service at the graveside was read by the Rev.
E. A. Armstrong, Pastor of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon.
My dear Pollock,-Very many thanks for your telegram of to day's date, just received by me while on tour at Kuala Kangear, in the State of Perak, informing me that St. Stephen's College tends me greetings on the off- cial celebration of its opening at Stanley on March 25. I much appreciate your courtesy in send- ing me this telegram, I am de- lighted to hear that the official opening of St. Stephen's College la about to take place, and I wish the School all possible success. If we really contrive to establish in Hong Kong among the Chinese 4 Public School after the English model, I feel confident that a new era in educational progress will have begun.Yours véry sincerely,
(signed) C. Clementi. FLYING CLUB. DEMONSTRATION ON "CRAZY
FLYING."
KOURS OF INSTRUCTION. These present in the cemetery in- cluded Mr. L. H. V. Booth, and be holding their first general meet- The Hong Kong Flying Club will
J.
(a) at the junction of Pot. Mr. T. Murphy, Assistant Directoring at "Field Cottage" Kai Tak
tinger Street
of Criminal Intelligence, Mr. Scott, Aerodrome at 5.30 p.m. on August Queen's Road Central,
A.S.P., Mr. W. Kent, A.S.P., Chief. The meeting will open with a the junction of Inspector F. Grant, Chief Detective (b) at
D'Aguilar Street and Inspector Reynolds, Inspector J. by the Club's Pilot Instructor, Mr. demonstration of "Crazy Flying" Ogg, W. Shannon, L. P. Lane, Wellington Street, (c) at the junction of Marks, C. F. Alexander, Hourihan H. A. Howse, who has recently
Wellington Street and and Fallon, Sub-Inspectora
arrived in the Colony. Mr. Howse Queen's Road Central?
Murphy, McLellan, Dick, Mac) will then give the members a short Are the noxious
Walters, Mr. Bisher Singh, Hon. talk on his programme of training gases emanating from these places Commissioner of Police Reserves and also on how the controls of an due to an inadequate supply and Mr. Sirdar Khan, A.S.P., Re-aeroplane are operated. of water or to a lack of super- Company, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Smith tions will be given at the following It is proposed that flying instruc- serves, representing the Indian vision? "Yes.. There is no lack of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bailey, Messra, times Mondays, water and the supervision ap- A. W. Grimmitt, G. T. May, and Wednesdays and Fridays, 6.30 a.m. pears adequate. The possi. W. R. Hillyer.
till 9 a.m., and from 4.30 p.m. till, billty of improving the ven-
dusk; Saturdays, noon till dusk; and There will be no flying on Thurs-
Floral Tributes.
Tuesdays.
tilation will be investigated." Floral tributes included the fol-on Sundays from 9 a.m. till dusk.
W.
Le Bart
It is interesting to note that Mr. One of the reserve
COURTESY TO THE DOCK.
:
Northampton, June 4.
. E. E. Booker, Mr. and Mrs. Assize Court at Northampton to-
The amiability of Mr. Justice Mrs. Acton 'relieved the tedium of the
Will the Head of the Sanitary
lowing: Department consider
From "Her Sorrowing Husband," days. the "Her Loving Father and Mother," abolition of the dry system Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe and Mrs. Howse was for all public closets at Hong Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. King members chosen from the R.A.F. Kong and Kowloon and em- Mr. and Mrs. D. Burlingham, Mr. for "Crazy Flying" in the R.A.F. ploy in its stear the system w. Kent, Mr. and Mrs. T. Murphy, Air Pagent at London, this year.
Sparrow Mr. and Mrs. of water carriage?
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Alexander, In- "I understand that to be the spector and Mrs. K. W. Andrew, Ser- policy of the Board, wherever ceant and Mrs. W. Bl. Armitt, Chief conditions permit. It is be Inspector and Mrs. Aris. ing constantly applied and 60 Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Baker,
Inspector Brenan, Mr. and
and Mrs. per cent. of public latrines in Mr. and
Mrs. H. Hong Kong and Kowloon are
G.
Where the use of dry closets and Mrs. Chevalier, Insp. and Mrs.
Baker, already water flushed." Butcher, Mr. T. H. G. Brayfield.
Sub-Inspector and Mrs. Cargill, Mr. day. is inevitable, are there any A. R. Clark, L/Sgt. and
"I hope that you'will not think remedies whereby their evil Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, prisener, "but I really do not think Mame diacourtedua", he said to one future for any pirate gangs to
effects may be minimised?" Mr. W. S. Cuff. board a vessel in this Colony: The
Smell can be counteracted to Mr. and Mr. F. F. Elllott, Mr. and witted to commit a crime, so I will Both of the occurrences report reproach to the Colony cannot un
Sergt. T. H. Daly, Sergt. Duggan, that you are sufficiently sharp- some extent by the use of Mrs. C. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. simply bind you over," ed fully in the China Mail require fortunately be removed, but it can
deodorants. The desirability Everest and family, Mss E. Ellen. the most searching Inquiry by be countered to a certain degree
of using deodorants more Chief Inspector P. Grant, Mr. and
Inspector Fallon, Sergt. Feeley, Another mun, who. WSB freely during the hot damp Mrs. W. C. Gee, Mr. and
sentenced to competent tribunals.
six months for Public by a thorough and searching in-
season will be explored."
Mrs. bigamy, inquired eagerly: "With opinion is insistent in its demand quiry into the case of the Helikon
No Decision Yell
hard Jabour, my lord?" that this must be done. There and by a convincing official com- notice, invited answers from the Mr. M. K. Lo, pursuant to can be no shielding of any person munique that a repetition has Chairman to the following ques-f or persons or systems, and no been made impossible. whitewashing or hushing up of
SEARCHING INQUIRIES
anything relevant thereto.
making it quite impossible in
News in Brief.
It is notified that commencing to- morrow, a constant supply of water, will be given in all districts. Wharf supplies will be reconnect ed on application
A.
tions:
in
Grimmitt,
Frank and
Mr. Justice Acton: I have not
Ten Years Ago.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Lane,
Maude Hoare; Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt and family. W. B. Hillyer, Mr. and Mrs. Hourihan, said su yet.
Mr. and
The man gave a sigh of relief Logan, Sub-Inspector W. and hurried down the stairs in cass Insp, and Mrs. Marks and farally ded addition."
the judge should make the dread- Q.. "With reference to the Sab-Inspector McLellan and Mrs. Motion of the Board passed McLellan, Mr. and Mrs. McMahon, on the 18th February, 1936. Inspector and Hrs. W. R. MeWalter,
Sub connection with
Inspectors J. McWalter and J, S. the Dick, Sub-Inspector Scourge of Tuberculosis, will Sergts. Macnamara, O'Connell and P. Murphy, the Head of the Sanitary Stedman. Department inform the w. H. Nolloth,
Inspector Nicholl, Mr. and Mrs. Board:
Mr. and O'Connor, Mr. and Mrs. O'Donovan, Mrs. Inspector and Mrs. Ogg
Bergeant Peppereli and family, Patd. and Molly Portallion, Mr. and Mrs.
Bergt. 'D. Recdy. E. G. Post
Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds and family,cor. Cur Police still waste their Hong Kong is still hell for the
A.
(a) Whether the Motion has received the consideration
Taking the terrible tragedy at Lok Me Chau Police Station, in the New Territories, the public naturally desires to know why it was possible for an Indian Police constable to obtain control of the armoury on the verandah, un- known to others at the station,
Suffering from concussion and Q. and operate a machine gun ap-shock as the result of being knock- parently loaded with bullets, ed down by a motor bus in Shang There seems something ghastly unknown Chinese woman, aged hat Street, yesterday afternoon, an wrong with a system of routine about 80 years, died at the Kwong that makes possible such an ap Wah Hospital soon after admla- palling outrage, involving the lives of a young British lady and In the course of an Inquiry held two Indian constables, depe
yesterday afternoon, concerning a A. (i) The public naturally desires to Chinese woman who was killed know whether the same system through alighting from a moving.
das is in operation at other Police Kowloon City, on June 29, Mr. T. S. motor bua on the Salkung Road, Stations in rural parts of the Whyte Smith, the Coroner, triticle Colony, remote from assistance ined the failure of the Police Officer in times of emergency. In due charge of the case, to secure a state- ment from an Important witness course, an inquest will be held on The inquiry was adjourned for the the unfortunate victims, and it matter to be remedied may be assumed that the Coroner
alon.
(i)
·
[Froin the "China_Mall,”
July 23, 1920.1
To-day's dollar a worth 3/-
*
Mr. and Mrs. W. Shannon, Sergt. time on sprata instead of eatebing Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. mackerel. Our magistrates still Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Tuckett
teem incapable of other than mechanical judgments. There is
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Vincent
Ten Years Hence.
of the Government. "Yes." (1) If so, what action (if any)
to take thereon: the Government intends (ii) In particular, whether any decision has been come to in regard to the Mr. G. G. Wood, Sergt. L. Whantne dreams we have which can feasibility of providing
The Indian Contingent of the Hong Lover come true, but oh, it is some form of 'Poor Law Kong, Police Force; the Indian Com- aweet while it lasts. We dream of Infirmary for the care, of Station; European
pany Police Reserve; Water Police Chinese cases,*"*.**
Ofers, Hong-one day giving all these magistrates No decision has yet been geants' Mein, Shamihuipe Police Stang them do it.
Kong Fire Brigade; European Sora week's hard labour aid of watch- reached; except, that " ton; Sergeants Mean, Yaumati Police As regards the provision Station; Police Accounts Office; Ser- Station; Bergeants of the Praya East of a Poor Law infirmary geanta Maas, Mongkoktal, No. for the Tuberculous, the Launch; Sergeants, No Station: Government, though sym- Central Police Sergeants' Mess; Ser- pathetic considers that oficer in Charge, Autan Police Sta
geants Meas No. 2 Station; and priority must be given to tion. the erection of a new
Owing to the high cost of liv-. G.C.B, the extension of The funeral of the two Indian fares not one lawn towis player ing and the increased steamer the Kowloon Hospital and constables, Dalip Singh, the amok, has volunteered to go to Shang- the construction of pro- and. Chajji Singh, the gallant con-hal and this year's interport game perly-designed infectious stable who was shot dead by his has had to be cancelled, diseases hospital comrade when he attempted to sody auch, or any individual or indi- gardener found the man, who ap besides the Chairman (Mr. G. R. tion, took place yesterday after-crease in tuberculosis it has been In view of the continued in viduals can be held primarily or peared to be dead. He called an Sayer) were the Hon. Mr. H. Toon onderpres decided to Beconda ligent that duty.
Indian constable, who was of Creasy (Director of Public The obsequies were carried out at street ving on the jury,
that life was extinct, but Works), the Hon. Dr. A R the Sikh Temple in Morrison Gap ferries, and buses,
tly the man, was taken to Wellington (Director of Medical Road, after which the bodies were rnment Civil apital, and Sanitary Services), the Hon. cremated.
will charge the jury to find whe- A Chinese was discovered in the
Botanical Gardens last night hang
Indian's Funeral,
From the "China Hall" of
July 23, 1940.1
ther the system of routine, asing from a beam in the kiosk. - A Those present at the meeting rush the Lok Ma' Chau Police Sta★ERAGE
is one and there
WYNDHAM STREET.
per
cide, wi
Uned, vestig Mr. J. P. Bragi, Mr. F. C. Hall. There was a representative fact that the Mr. Wong Kwong-tin, Mr. M. Kgathering of Police officers present rely sung Lo Mr T. N. Chau, and Mr. J. and a contingent of Felice
Watson (Secret
corners and on trams,
Government Inviting for the razing of the re- of the Morrison Hill, the to be completed within five