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EPIDEMIC OF DYSENTRY
'Five Children Die In Three Days
WARNING BY -MEDICAL OFFICER
An epidemic of duxentry ap pears to have spread over Hoag Kong during the past few days. already causing Sve deaths and causing the number of dysentry cases in the hospitals, to rise sud- denly.
A Government spokesman gave the figures yesterday covering Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- day. They indicate that there have been six cases admitted to Government hospitals during those days and that there
been two deaths.
Government Hospitals
have
Wyomissing. Pennsylvania, suburb of the city of Reading, was recently the scene of several clashes between State police, pickets and strike kym- pathisers. The State police are shown riding into a crowd of sym-} pathisers after a demonstration before a knitting mill. More than 40 per The figures for Government bos-received minor injuries. pitals during November 10, 11 and
12 as issued by Mr. J. H. Gelling
were:
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The Government Civil Hospital Local Share Market
admitted one Asiatic sufferer on November 11. but ao deaths have: been reported from that institu- tion.
•
Two European victims were ad- mitted to the Kowloon Hospital on November 19, and deaths occurred
Messrs. Harriman's Weekly Report
Messrs. G. A. Harriman & Co.'s)
weekly share report and market review issued at noon to-day
on November 11 and November 12.
Victoria Hospital reported one states:- admission on November 10, this being a European, out no deaths are reported up to November 12. led" an
KEROSENE CASE RE-HEARING
ALLEGATIONS BY DEFENCE
MR. FITZ-HENRY ASKS FOR PROOF
Mr. J. C. Fitz-Henry, Deputy
«NOVEMBER 14–1936-
LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES
There will be a meeting of the
YMCA Discussion Group in the LADY CALDECOTT
West Lounge at 9 pa to-mORTOW, when the Rev. F. Short will speak on "Christianity and Society."
A service-men's Whist Drive will be held in the West Lounge of the TMCA st: 9 pm on Monday.
AT YWCA
ssful At Home"
Held
Lady Caldecott, the wife of His "Olympic Games" will be held in Excellency the Governor, Sir An-1 the West Lounge of the European (drew Caldecott, was welcomed by YMCA.∞ Wednesday next Mrs. Paul S. E-Tso as Patroness commencing at 9pm.
in
of the Chinese Young Women's Christian Association yesterday
POPULAR TANGOS
AND RUMBAS
COLUMBIA
C180-I Love You Gipsy €128—A Garden in Italy C156---My Tango Dream C106--Bou
C230–
FB1419——
There will be a Billiards Flyer afternoon, when a successful “At] FEINSS competition
the European Home," the first function of this FE1392—Yo YMCA on Thursday next, be-nature, was held. Mrs. Paul S.F ginning at 7 pm.
Tsa, President of the Association, was in the chair, and others pre- The next service-men's dance in sent included Mrs. T. H. King, the YMCA will be held in the Mrs. G. Seth-Smith, Dr. (Mrs.) West Lounge on December 7 at 9L. L. Nash, and Dr. (Miss) P. Fut- p.m.
tonjee
Lady Caldecott Mr. H. R. Butters, the Postmaster
According to a police report, Returning thanks for Mrs. Tso's General, has reported to the Police speech of welcome Lady Caldecott said:"I am not going to burden that at 10 am on Thursday ́ ́a clerk, Chan Yick-shin, employed in you with a long speech because I much prefer listening to speaking the Government, Radio Office, was
and, like most sensible women. I given $3,009 and told to go to the leave the talking to the men. But bank and deposit, the money. The money was never paid into the grateful I am for your welcome I do want to tell you how very bank and Chan has not been seen this afternoon; how honoured I since
feel to be your patroness and how deeply interested I am in your work
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The RMS. Empress of Rus- sia is due at Hong Kong from Yokohama the morning of November 19 and will sail the next day at 6 pm. for Manila.
On
and
I can assure you that I will do all in my power to befriend and support the C.Y.W.CA during my time in Hong Kong. That is all The week just passed has prov-
The Director of St. John Am-
that I have to say; it is very short exciting one for mining
but very, very true. share holders for the Manila mar-
bulance Brigade
Thank you acknowledges At the non-Government hos-ket has been subject to very wide
with grateful appreciation
all so much.
Entertainment pitals, the Matilda Hospital refluctuations in rates.
thanks the receipt of the following ported that a European child was time
A splendid programme of enter donations:-Mr. Tang Shiu Kintainment was provided as follows: Philippine mining Superintendent of the Fire Bri- $100; Mrs. A. Whittaker (Per S. admitted on November 12.
shares have been inclined to case, gade, spent three and a half hours C. M. Port) $3; and Mrs. Wong
Chinese Songs the market dropped with great Magistracy yesterday when cross-Dr. Devy has donated 150 Hand but on Tuesday and Wednesday in the witness box at the Kowloon Weng Chum (Cheung Chau) $1. rapidity and values declined up to examined in connection with the re books on "Gas Defence."
The market staged bearing of the test case based on
The War Memorial Hospital has
18 cases of dysentr, under treat
mert and
death.
there has been
Doctor's Warning
the infection.
affected,
young children
past
For some
one 50 per cent.
a remarkable rally during Thurs charge against Lai Yu for illegal day and this
centavos. Consolidated
Allegations that Mr. Fitz-Henry,
were
The RMA
Dorado
left મ
Se
A Gazette notification states that
seemingly the principal victims. selling, all of which was absorbed alleged grievances could be dealt Honorary Consul General for Siar
1:
Miss Laxen Wai Oi.. (a) A Chinese Lullaby. (b) Away! Life's Cares. (c) A Fisherman's Song.
(accompanied by Miss Yung Mo Chun). Dance of Three Buddhas-Men-
bers of Wah. Kwong Club: Chinese Pantomime - Mencins
and his Mother.
Mrs. Polly C. W. Lam. Chinese Instrumental Music.
Mise Cheung Tsui Wah. Chinese Sword Dance..
Miss Kwong Tak Chee. Miss Kwong Wei Ching- Tablesux-International Family Members of Wah Kwong Club.
MAN DIES FROM INJURIES
Struck By Non-Stop Car
recovery was con-possession of dangerous goods.11.20 am yesterday with three] The position is somerbat al.tinued up to Friday's close, bring-i arming,” said Dr. G. W. Popeling quotations back to within representing the Government, had Passengers, Mr. and Mrs. J. K Bousfield and Mr. Seybold, on Government Medical Officer
of about twenty per cent. of those for a long time favoured the lead-board. She also carried 1800 kilos Health, yesterday afternoon,
obtaining at the end of last weeking oil companies of the Cology of freight and 92.126 kilos of mail. and abused his powers by exercis- "Dysentery is not a notifiable Antamoks fell to Pa290, but ing them discriminately against disease, and we are having some close at Ps,3.70, San Mauricios the smaller junk traders,
It is notified in the Government difficulty in tracing the source of were at one time as low as Ps.1.60 made by Mr. F. H. Loseby appear: Dermod Forrest resumed duty as Garette that Mr. Robert Andrew (and even lower figures were ing on behalf of the defendant. "quoted' unofficially) but steadied. "The epidemic apparently, com to close with
Mr. Loseby said he could sub-Principal Assistant. Colonial transactions at stantiate his allegations by cross-
cretary and Clerk of Cormeils as menced on Tuesday. Since then P.2.85. Baguios fell to 27 centa-examination and by his own wit- from November 7, and that Mr. it has grown, and parents should vos and reacted again up to 32 ness but, though Mr. Fitz-Henry ed duty as Deputy Clerk of Coun David Mercer MacDougall resumi- take every precaution with their
Mines said he would like the proof to be cils as from the same date. children.
reached 3 centavos, but came back heard, Mr. E. Himsworth, the "Although adults are being again to 4 centavos. The whole Magistrate, suggested that evidence
are list was subject to very heavy be limited to the charge and other Mr. John Theophilus Bagram, There has been
under such circum with in the proper quarter. a definitely (although large increase in the number of stances at lowered rates) which
at Hong Kong, resumed charge of The action was the re-hearing of the Siamese Consulate-General- on cases brought to-day to my atten- speaks well for the finances of the tion by private practitioners
and Manila market. The subsequent 2 charge brought by Mr.
Fitz- November 6. strong rally after this shake-out Henry, on September 3, against some of the hospitals.
Lai Ya for having in his posses. It is announced in the Govern "Parents should not, under any little more disposed, in future, to sion dangerous goods, without ament Gazette that Mr. Walter John
put operators in good fettle and a circumstances. give uncooked
take profits, rather than to hold licence. The alleged dangerous Easton Mackenzie resumed foodstuffs, to their children.
on indefinitely, under the illusion goods, 270 tons of kerosene
dis-as Colonial Veterinary Surgeon on tillate and 347 tins of kerosene November 12. › and/or kerosene, distillate, were Hong Kong shares have been found on a lighter in Cheung Sha Five European children have
rather neglected in view of the Wen Bay on September 2 speculative activity in gold min- Lai Ya was fined $150 at died in the Colony from dysentery during the past three days.
ing stocks, but a steady undertone earlier hearing and an order was particularly sad case
prevails and when buyers again made for the confiscation of the is that in which Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Lean, take interest, rates should trend 347 tins of kerosene. He was, upwards. Hong Kong Electrics however, granted a re-hearing an of the Royal Naval Yard, Kow- loon, have lost two children. were dealt in at $53 and Star Fer-the grounds that the offence was.
On Thursday the death occur./ries at $92 and 9231⁄2, closing, bay- a technical one and that he had ber of the RAMC. `Association from the woman's hands, and thei red at the Kowloon Hospital of ers at the better rate Trams no legal representation. little Colin Wilson Lean, aged 18 were sold at $12.50 and China Solicitor's Explanation ball held successfully at the Hotel high wall into a bed of stinging months, and yesterday his bru Yaurati Ferries are wanted at
Lights (old) at $14 sellers over. Mr. M. J. Abbott, the Assistant Cecil last night, with Serxt-Major Betties. The baby was not serious- ther, Norman Wilson Lean, aged
ly hurt, and Mrs. Upton escaped three years, passed away at the $25 and Sandakan Lights at $8.90. Crown Solicitor, assisted by MA A Barton acting as M. C.
The decoration at the hotel ea-with shock and bruises same institution.
Wharfs made $109 and China Pro-Fitz-Henry, prosecuted, Mr. F. E. Both BUCTM
Hampshire police vidents (old) $2. Hong Kong Losely appeared on behalf of Lai trance and precincts included a be-
were last cumbed to dysentery. Deep sym-
autiful red cross, which brightly month trying to trace the car. pathy will be felt for the bereaved Locks can be placed at $14, sellers and Mr. T. H. G. Brayfield was
filluminated the passage up to the parents in their double loss. The holding for $14.25. Canton In-Present with him throughout."
lift-a sign remindful of the prood funeral is to take place to-day at surances were placed at $265 and - The ze-hearing commenced on and honourable profession of the Unions and Banks continue in un-Thursday and was continued res-members. In spite of the occasion satisfied demand at $600 and terday when Mr. Fitz-Henry again falling on a Friday night, almost $1675 respectivaly. Hotels are went into the witness box.
fall the members and their guests,
"This applies to all foodstuffs, that "the sky's the limit." particularly milk. Water should also be boiled.”
5 pm
Funerals Held
INFANT SON OF MR. AND MRS MARDEN
A
the
duty
CARNIVAL BALL
Successful Function At Hotel Cecil
Alton (Hampshire). Albert George Upton a farm labourer, of Froyle, near Alton. who was knocked down by a non- stop car on the London road at Froyle last month, died in Altoa
Hospital early the next day.
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Upton was wheeling his bicycle just behind his wife, who pushing a perambulator in which was their three-months"-old baby. After knocking Upton down- the The monthly dance for Novem-car wrenched the perambulator took the form of a grand carnival baby was thrown over a four-feet
"Per"]
CHURCHES
SCIENTIST
quiet, either side, of $6.10. Lands Before cross-examining the numbering over 150 couples, atent appear friendless, shares offering witness yesterday, Mr. Loseby tended the function. The dance FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST. at $38.50, without attracting buy said: Towards the close of yes-orchestra of the Royal Ulster Rifles era Raubs are wanted at $12 terday's session Mr. Abbott sugs in attendance, by kind p and New Goldfelds at $6.60. Tele gested that my cross-examination mission of Mayor H. Mel. Morrison (Branches of the Mother John Marden, infant son of Mr. phones (old) are in good demand was improper but he did not in-. C. and Officers. Among these Church, The First Church of and Mrs: G. Marden, of Swan Cul- bertson and Fritz, who died at the Ewo Cottons are in better enquiry
near $29 and Cements at TAS texfere
present were: Col. II Blake Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Masa). War Memorial Hospital yesterday, at SH$10.75 buyers.
Mr. Abbott: I did not say it was OBE, Lt-Colonel & Mrs. 3. D. Macdonnell Boad, by Macdonnell was buried at Happy Valley Pro-Closing tone firm; both in Hong
improper: I may have said it was Reid, Capt. & Mrz Denning, a Road Tram Station firrelevant. testant Cemetery in the afternoon, Kong and Mantia.
M. Loseby: It might assist. Arthur
jor & Mrs. Eccles, Lt-Colonel W. Sunday Service, 11:15 am the Rev. H W. Balzsacofficiating
Subject: - “MORTALS Your Worship and my friend if I make my position' quite clear. My
at the graveside.
AND
· INMORTALS SEN Testimony Meeting, Wednesday,
and Saturdays: $10.30
to 2
Those attending were. Mr. Goon in the presence of the cross-examination is directed to Crows through its adviser, Mr. 6 pm. A Beading Boom is locat Marden, Mr. M. Simon, Dr. E. W. bereaved parents and a group of the following purposes: Firstly, Fitz-Henry, who is authorised by ed at Bank of East Asia Buildings,
· Kirk, Mr. G. E. R. Divett, Mr. C. friends The child succumbed to to obtain such facts as will enable the Government to show what the 10 Des Voeux Road, Central and is Fritz, Mr. A. U. Fox Mr J. P. an attack of dysentry yesterday, Your Worship to interpret the policy of the Government is, is an open daily." except - Wednesdays Gardiner, and Mr. G. H. Newman, and was a patient in the War Ordinance. Secondly, to get abuse of its powers.
A number of floral tributes Memorial Hospital
some idea of the conditions of the
Abase of Powers Among those present were: harbour, the issue of licences and His Wor Captain" and "Mr W. H. Gray- the refusal to grant licences out-char brook, Captain and Mrs. Stringer, side the Combine.? Captain Cook Mr. Roberts, Mr contradict such evidence as has quiry on the rarians offices The Rev. D. Maclean officiat and Mrs. Bird, Mr. Frank Bird, been adduced by the prosecution. ed at the burial of two-year-old Mr. 3. W. King, Mr. B. D. Gall, This my friend has suggested, and After John Herbert Beck, who was in- Miss Armour, Mrs. and Miss I agree, is more or less in layant examination
very lengthyly cross terred in the Happy Valley Pro-Martin and Captain Newton. Fourthly, I am going to try to the hearing was testant Cemetery yesterday after- A number of wreaths were sent prove that the conduct of the December 11, at 11:30:
were sent
JOHN HERBERT BECK
We have here
"goods and wei Wadia -Court of En- Saturdaya.
de All Tauthor
Litersture Reading Roan
to attend ha the Readi
Mantovani Orch
Billy Cotton Geraldo's Orck. Geraldo's Orc
Spanish Orch.
Mantovani Orch.
·Geraldo's Orch.
Geraldo's Orck. Cuban Orch.
Rumbaland Muchachos.
THE ANDERSON MUSIC COMPANY, LTD.
Phone 21322
Ice House Street
New Stocks of SILVER FOXES and Exclusive Selection Of: FUR COATS
ALASKA FUR CO.,
Kayamally Bide. Top Floor.
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