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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1933.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE HONG KONG & KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO. LTD.
RE-NUMBERING WHARVES.
$ from:
October ]ส!
the
4. Wharves at Kowloon will be
F H. CRAPNELL.
Hong Kong 280: Sept. 1933.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE CHINA MAIL.
HISTORIC LONDON INN TO GO
CHILDREN'S GALA AT WATER MAIN BURST DEATH FOR
REPULSE BAY
Successful M.C.L. Fete Yesterday.
SPORTS AND AMUSEMENTS
scene full of colour.
Instructions from B. J. 1..stalls. Most of the showmen in Lacon Exq Auction
10
CAUSES FLOOD Havoc On Kingston By-Pass.
PEOPLE SWEPT OFF THEIR FEET
by Public charge of the various attractions the pavement
were Marines, who vied with
one
ON
WEDNESDAY, the 4th Ort., 1933, zammebrow at 10.30 a.m.
a!
"Road-ide"
Mount Days Road
(Old Residence of Pr Heanley)
A Quantity of
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
comprising:
Chesterbeld
respective shows.
in the road.
into houses."
AMERICAN
KIDNAPPERS.
Six States Adopt Extreme Penalty.
PRISON SENTENCES INCREASED
Modern Hotel May Replace "The Green Man."
HAUNT OF FAMOUS FIGURES
London.
AMBULANCE BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS Government Grants Site At Tai Hang.
NEW HOSPITAL PROPOSED FOR CHEUNG CHAU
+
It will be recalled that the late
a
Mr. Chau Yue-teng left $70,000 to
the Brigade for this special pur pose.
The M.C.L. Gala at Repulse Bay,
London. numbered ONE 1 FIVE romracne-postponed from inst week on account
After hours of strenuous pump- ing from the "Star" Forry end of rain, was successfully held yes-ing by fire engines water which
The St. John's Ambulance The new concrete whart will
bo terday.
A large crowd attended had poured into houses from a
Chicago.
Brigade have been granted a site No. 5
and the dresses of the visitors, com-burst water main, at the function Six States have made death for
The hand of doom is over Hang, by the Hong Kong Goyern- for their new headquarters at Tal bined with the bunting with which of the Kingston, by-pass and the the penalty for kidnapping. London's most celebrated inn-ment, subject to approval by the Secretary.the beach was decorated, made a Portsmouth road on the night of A survey shows that at least
August 30, had been cleared by the dozen States have made their laws the 16th century "Green Man" Secretary of State. Everything that could be thought next morning.
more stringent against kidnappers.jon Putney Heath. of for the amusement of the young! Furniture, carpets and wall. In addition to the six States that There is talk of putting up sters seemed to be there; an aerial papers were ruined, and occupants increased the penalties to death, a modern hotel in its place. railway, chates, lucky dips, Aunt of the houses were kept awake all few others already have similar
laws, and recently a jury in Mis- It is hoped that the "Green] Plans for the new building have THE Undersigned have received Sallies, a fish pond and refreshment The main, which runs beneath souri paved the way by sentencing Man" survives because it has a already been drafted by. Mr. H. M.
on Kingston Hill. an abductor to death.
most fascinating history. It was Siu, honorary architect of the burst with such force that concrete
The Federal Government tighten-ja favourite halfway-house of the Brigade, and it is proposed to erect another in drawing custom to their was torn up and a huge gap mado ed its laws to make the sending of highwayman, Jerry Abershaw, a spacious building, provided with
от extortion
ransom demands who was the last man to be tecture rugms, all modern first-aid The prizes were presented by Mrs. yards from the Robin Hood Hotel
The burst main is about 150jthrough the malls a Federal offence. hanged on Putney Heath. appliances, gymnasium and
Wyoming made, kidnapping and O. C. Borrett, wife of Major General and Miss Phyllis Fewins, who child stealing punishable by death. famous dules were fought-the. It is also proposed to erect a
Near the "Green Man" twofample car space. Borrett. G.0.C. Major K. P. Atkin works at the hotel, said:
Iowa changed its maximum penalty first between William Pitt and new hospital at Cheung Chau to son, who directed the sports com could hardly stand up to the from life, imprisonment to hanging. George Tierney in 1789; the fill an urgent need in this growing petitions, then called for three cheers for Mrs. Borrett, which were
swirl of the water, which came up Florida and Utah raised their penal-second between Lord Castlereagh district. This will be under thei
ran down into ty to death, but allowed juries the and George Canning in 1809. to my thighs. It heartily given, bringing to an end Kingston Vale village and poured power to recommend life imprison-
joint auspices of the New Terrl- Another patron of the "Green tories Medical and Benevolent So- A must enjoyable day.
raent. Montana's Legislature pre- Man" was the poet Swinburne, ciety and the St. John's Ambulance Official Guests.
The task of clearing houses and vided punishment from five years whose robust rhymes shocked Brigade. Amongst those present were H. gardens from the debris was
imprisonment to death, and that the Victorians.
Plans for this building and arm E. the G. 0. C.. Major General O. heavy one. Mud and tones were accused kidnappers may be tried in
also have been drafted by Mr. Slu.1 extension C. Borrell. and Mrs. Borrett, Hon. everywhere, and there were large any county through which victims Putney and
Swinburne used to live at dining table, Pining chairs, Teak Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe and Mrs. Wolfe, holes in some of the gardens.
"in his old green were allegedly taken. sideboards.
coat and with his hair flying Tech
Colorado's Legi lature approved passionately in the Cut Klass Ware. banner crackery, phy, Hon. Mr. C. Gordon Mackie Mr. Edwards, of Robin Hood-infliction of death in the event that wont to roam the heath, often wind" was Pictures. Curtains
arpets, Ruge, Mr. S. H. Dodwell. Major and Mri, lane, said: "I was awakened about abductors or died as a result of ill-Man."Reuter.
a kidnapped person was killed by making a call at the Ornament, vir, ele
Swire. Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, and midnight by a rushing noise, as Teak bedstes. Teak wardrobes. Mr. Tang Shiu-kin.
though flood-gates had been open-
treatment at their hands. Teak dressing Tables, Trak chest
The oficials
ed. I jumped out of bed and found President, were:
New Jersey raised its maximum of drawers, teak writing deska.
Mrs. E. D. C. Wolfe, M. B. E.; vice. that my garden had become a inice, penal term for kidnappers to 30 Bookcases. Tande Esempis,
Card president, Mrs. T. H. R. Shaw, trea! The water was pouring down years. New Hampshire Increased Tables, Concking uten els pic, etc. surer. Mrs D. W. Tratman; secre- Kingston Hill into the gardena of its prison term for the crime from
ILMEY
five to 30 years and to 15 to 40 tary, Mrs. H. R. Rutters The stalls IX houses. were in the hand of a large num- "People put on bathing costumes Vermont changed its maximum to cases involving minors. years in ber of lady helpers, while Royal and worked to
prevent the water life imprisonment, Rhode Island to ¡Marines and men of the Royal entering their houses. They built an Navy, under Commander Chiches diverted the torrent to some extent, to four to 20.
large dam across the road, and this Georgia from four to seven years
years' imprisonment End Atlantic City, New Jersey. ter, were in charge of the numer
"Spike" Howard, professional ous sideshows. Sen Scouts
"The road was strewn with mud
strong man and wrestler, claims; also present and rendered invalu- and stones and was impassable to mously a programme for patrolling
Illinois Sheriffs approved unani-to be the champion blood donor. able help.
traffic until workmen had cleared highways against kidnappers and of blood recently for a woman He said, when he gave a pint away the obtractions this
morn-forcing co-operation from any lax patient in City Hospital, that it ing."
was his 302nd ordeal of this
He would accept no pay. After a brief rest he left the death upon kidnappers who hospital.-Reuter. harm their victims.Reuter.
chairs. Cushions, Leak
Vis
cabinet, Mrs. T. H. R. Shaw, Mr. L. N. Mur
On Baby Grand Pano *Moutple".
Dee Kelvinator
and
by
A large quanti, að pee plants
View from Purals, the Brd
O ver. 1933
Terms: Pack or Delivery
LAMMERT BROS.,
Audioneers
were
During the afternoon selectiona were rendered by the Dance Band! of the South Wales Borderers, by
Garden a Lake.
Mr. Parker. of Robin Hood Cot-
courts.
Governor James Rolph, of Call-kind.
flaug Kong, September 28, 1933, kind permission of Lieut.-Col. G. stage, said: "As the water rushedfornia, has before him bills to in-
! Raikes.
The following were the results Swimming gala at
GENERAL NOTICES. of the M.C.L.
Repulse Bay yesterday.
CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION.
ENDERS are invited for the
TEN
30 yards, boys, 13 to 16 years. 1, In Hak-kam; 2, Harry Clurk; 3, Osca Bilzer.
30 yards, girls, 13 15,-1, Mix)
Supply of an Obsolete Vessel Wni Mui wo.
Raft to shore, boys, 16 and over.-1
10 be used as a halk by the Chinese 1, Yip Hon-chai; 2, Shiv Ka-sing: 3, Maritime Customs,
Fonk Chung.
The approxinute dimensions of Haft to shore, girls, 16 and over.. the vessel should be. length 200 1, Mix Shoosmith, w.. feel, beam 36 to 40 feet, draught;
30 yards, boys, 10 to 12-1, Brux carrying a dead weight of 500 to Burns; 2. F. Neville; 3, Bubbie Hall.
G0 tons not to eaveed 9 feet
The hull to be of iron or steel in good condition and subject to the
approval of a Customs Marine
veyor.
30 yards, girls, 10 to 12-1, Nellie Pang: 2. Peggie Mah; 3, Pamela
Turnbull,
Sur-Burn; 2, Tony Webber; 3, Anthons
25 yards, bays, 7 to 3.1, Douglas Grieve.
26 yards, girls, 7 to 9.--!, Peari
Preference will be given to ves Mar; 2, Nurah Railton; 3. Evangeleine engines Nickinlards.
18 yards, boys and girls under 7. Hong Kong Patricia Stillingworth.
1. Barbara Hazell: 2, Bazil Old; a, months from
sele which have had the and ballers removed.
Delivery to be in Harbour within tw acceptance of under.
Sealed Lenders to be sent to undersigned, not later than noon 15th October, 1933.
into my garden people had to cling fict to the fence to keep their feel
"A friend who was helping me, slipped into the rock pool, in which the water had risen to five feet, and we had to rescue him."
LOCAL SOLICITOR RETIRING.
Presentation To Mr. D. V. Steavenson,
U.S. "KIDNAPPING COMEDY."
Eternal Triangle. Causes Mix-Up.
Hammond, Indiana. Mr. Dudley Vaughan Steavenson, national pastime, is keeping Kidnapping, America's latest sollestor, of Messrs. Deacons, who is everyone on the qui vive. retiring shortly was yesterday pre- sented with a token of esteem from suddenly rent the midnight air That is why, when screama colleagues, in the form of an cn-here, townsfolk threw their graved silver salver.
offices of Messrs. Deacons by Mr. J. kicking and shouting for help, The presentation was made at the three men struggling Had a girl windows, hung out, perceived
Scott Haraton, who himself retired hastily telephoned police head- from the firm a few years ago.
Mr. Scott Harsten referred to his kidnapped Margie Kickert.""
quarters and gasped out "they've
The police radio warned "all
10 yards, boys and girle, under long association with Mr. Steaven- with wings or Boats-1. Kathleen son, who first joined the the Taylor; 2, Molly Jacke; 3, Yvon Messrs. Deacons in 1908, and voiced the search was on.
Blackmore.
on
firm of care" of the "kidnapplog," and
26 yards, paddling on boards, boys the regret of all concerned at his
and girls 10 to 13.-1, Rex Burns; 2
The Customs does not hind itself to accept the lowest or any lender.
Further particulars can be ob-13, H. Summers. tained from the Coast Inspector's Men's Relay Race.-1, Ofee. Custom House, Shanghai.
Seas Scouts. E. N. ENSOR, Commissioner of Chinese Customs, Kowloon and District, York Building, Hong Kong..
25th. September, 1933.
F. Neville; 3, Witham Pride.
25 yards, paddling on boards, 14 to 18.-1. Norman Lee; 2, Oscar Bitzer::
MCLAUGHLIN-BUICK SALES AND SERVICE The McLaughlin-Buick has been made in Canada since 1907, No local tax. No Canadian ore mium.
Delivered Hong Kong prices from $1,390.00 U. S. Cur. rency.
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR COMPANY, LTD, Telephone 30228
35, Wong Nel Chung Road,!
Happy Valley,
Job Printing
YEASONABLE
PRECIS
retirement.
bly replied.
Mr. Steavenson suita-17, returned to her weeping
About an hour later, Margie,
It is understood that Mr. Steaven-
family. She explained:
"Why, that wasn't any kid-
son fa leaving on a tour of the world napping. I just made a mistake
lat. H.K. at the end of the month, after which and got my dates mixed up.
he will settle down in Hong Kong. INDIAN TEACHER RETIRING.
Competition Winners. There were a large number of entrants for the sand castle-com-| petitions and some neatly executed designs were achieved. The prize. winners were:
Children under 6 years.-1. Pame: la Carrington Sykes; 2 Mary Coo per; 3. Sydney Carpenter,
Mr. Bishen Singh,
After 25 years' service in the ber; 2. Parcy Lam; 3. Ferey Hit from the Government service
Children over 6-E John Baum Mr. Bishen Singh will be retiring Hong Kong Education Department,
chans; special prize for sand sphinx, Mary-gold Sorby, October 9, and on October. 14. will
1.
be returning to India,,,
Two boy friends "showed up at the same corner at the same time. Each claimed a date. They started fighting and I screamed for help just to stop! the fight and then got into a Car and left with one of the Hoyd."
Reuter.
on FORMER RESIDENT
PASSES.
pond competitions were David Bishen Singh joined the Government Mr. W. Morley Dies
The prize-winners of the fish Coming to the Colony in 1899, Mr. Guard (boys) and Pamela Turnbull service shortly after arrival, and (girls).
was drafted to the Education De-
South Africa. The event which attracted the pariment in 1908, his first post be most altention was the Pyjama and ing in the Anglo-Indian School. In Mr. Walter Morley, resident of 1933 Beach Wear Parade. In the 1916, he was appointed to the Ellis Hong Kong 26 years passed children's class there were 22 en-Kadaoris School for Indians, and has AWAY at Winklespruit South trants but only one person, Mrs. heen.connected with that institution Africa, yesterday, at the age of Nagel, entered in the senior sec-ever since. The
70, years, 2 Ann an tion..
"All ox-pupils of the school, will lie leaves a widow, and in The judges for the class for gather at the Indian Recreation daughter, the wife of Mrs children from 6 to 15 years were Club on Bunday morning to alt for Farrell of Messrs. Butterfield Mrs. 0, C. Barrett, Mrs. L. N. Mura photograph with their forms and Swire, you food ke chicken phy and Mr, B. II. Dodwell, and schoolmaster.
Morlay was in Manila "for their awards were: 1 Perry E cleshall; 2. Pamela Shaw; specials,
sometime and then i Hong Kong, Pat Greenhill and Betty Wadmora,
firm of The judges in the class for per
whom he remained as acé sona over 15 years were Mrs. Bwire,
Kor twent Hon, Mr.. E, D, C. Wolfs, and Hor Mr. C. Gordon, Mackle, jawarded the frat prize to
contestant, Mrs. Nageli
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