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BANKING CORPORATION.
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Issued and Fully Paid-up Reserva Funds:-
Sterling
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HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONⱭ.
The recently published Reserve "New Testament in 1,000 words" is the first instal- ment of the Bible in Basic English planned by the Cambridge University Press.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, Chairman.
W. H. Lock, Esq., Deputy Chairman,
0. Miskio, Esq»_
K. B. Morrison, Esqui Hou, Mr. T. E. Porros,
J. H. Bousfeld, Eng- à, il. Compton, Esq. This marks an important L. J. Davion, Eng., advance in this system of Hon. Mr. 8. II. Dodwell, Hon. Mr. A. L. Shigida,
Sir Vandelcur M. Grayburn Chief Manager,
A the regulation in
thoroughbred Aberdeen- This was brought out in the knowledge of
bull
in was auctioned course of evidence before Com- the Mariners' Notice. He was in- Angus
Plains recently for three structed by a superior officer at Pleasant mander C. T. Suff when
[ 20-year-old Europeans, Captain R. Balt, mas- the Water Police Station to visit $15,000 breaking
and Cap the ship
to summon the price record on the books of the simplified English worked out by ter of the s.s. Bronxville,
Beside lights over | Aberdeen-Angus tain G. H. M. Vanderliet, master master. of the 5.5. Straat Malaca, and hatches, lights out of some of the clation. Captain J. Jensen, master of the port-holes reflected.
Captain Jensen said that withi charged failing to reduce the lighting on instructions to screen all external Their vessels to a satisfactory lights on the ship were properly degree during the black-out exer- carried out. He was not aware of
lights reflecting on the wharf from ¡port-holes.
5.8
Tarn,
were
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Mr. C. K. Ogden, in which some 850 words serve the same pur- pose as the half-million normally was employed in speaking and writing Amoy
Bangkok his The Bull, Eileennere 200
Mr. Ogden's system is
Batavia be the coming Demosy sold by J. Garrett Tolan of Plea- English. A. E. Pierre clahned ant Plains to Col. of Canterbury Farms, Warrenton, "universal language" since Eng-Calcutta Va, Mr. Tolan's cat le broke anish is so widely spoken and is Chotoo other 20-year record on May 26, the only tongue in which a few Colombo
said. when 38 hundred of its words can form a the Association
thoroughbred Aberdeen-complete language. head of
were auctioned for #1 Angus Average of $984.
The Deputy Director of AR.P.,
Remarking that he must then Mr B. H Puckle, and Mr. M. L. Bevan, A.R.P. Training Officer, accept the Police Reservist's evi- testified
Captain against
Balt, dence. Commander Stiff convicted who was represented by Mr. F. G. and cautioned defendant. Nigel. Mr. Puckle said that h Saw reflected lights whte on eb. The servation duty in the air. lights were reflected from the deck and the water.
Questioned by Mr. Nigel, Mr. Packie said he was aware of the wording of the regulations con- lained in the Marmers' Notice in regard to the black-out exercise which was to the effect that res- tricted lighting for the safe working of cargo on ships was permitted.
The Denuty
Director
agreed
that he was not in a position consistent with the safe working
say what amount of lighting was
of cargo.
BRIBERY CHARGE AGAINST JUNIOR 1.0. ASSISTANT
THAT ACCUSED, Cheung Fuk-chau, a Junior Immigration assistant stationed at Shautaukok, on July 2, accepted a bribe of $5 from an immigrant with a view to influencing his conduct as a public servant, and dashed across the border when being taken to Taipo for enquiries, only to be returned Mr. M. L. Bevan testified that and arrested, was stated by Mr. E. H. Williams, he saw a brilliant light on a ship | Crown Counsel at the Criminal sessions this morn- near the Vehicular Ferry. aware of the regulations containing.
“Brilliant Light”
while on duty at Magazine Gop
He the
ed in the Mariners' Notice. was in the same position as Deputy Director in regard to judging what amount of lighting was necessary for safe working.
Mr. Bevan, however, added that from information received from the Police, he was of the opinion that the amount of lighting on the ship was more than necessary for unloading and loading cargo.
Mr. Nigel pointed out that this for was not evidence and asked
un adjournment to this afternoon
This was granted..
Case Dismissed Submitting that the Crown had
The case was heard before the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Muc- Gregor, and the jury was compos- ed of Messrs. A. E. L. Burgoyne, ;
C. M. Victor, Fung C. Brown,
W. Lee, Ho Hong- Wai-sun, E. kuen and Tran Tharch-ding.
Accused, who pleaded not guilty, was not legally represent-
ed.
Territory with
to
CAFE FOOD RAID CHARGE
an
Nearly a quarter of the people of the world know some Eng- lish so that this tongue has a fly- ing start for an international lan- guage.
In addition to the 850 funda- mental words, 50 special "Bible words" and about 100 words listed in Basic English
as giving most help in reading verse, have been ermployed in the Basic New Testa- ment, so the total number used is around 1,000.
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BRANCHES:—
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Dairen
Tienisin
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Muiden
New York
Talogtao Yokohama
Harbin
Paip!DE
Iollo
Lyons
Manila
Penang
Bungos
Swatoy
to
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened
and
DEPO FIXED Local Currency SITS received for One Year or shorter perioda in Local and Other Currencies which will be quoted ad on terms application.
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES of various sizes To Let.
TRUSTEE and EXECUTOR business undertaken.
Hong Kong. 28th February, 1941.
HONG KONG SAVINGS BANK.
This has made for unusual clarity of thought in some pass- familiar cadences ages although often differ considerably from
Authorised Version of the The Business of the above Bank 19
the
new
KONG
AND
Bible. Many persons have thought conducted by the HONG KONG AND it impossible to compass the Bible SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, few words used in Rules may be obtained on application.
FOR THE HONG within the Basic English, but the publication SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, of the
volume contradicts
V. M. GRAYBURN, The this belief.
Basic English
Chief Manager, New Testament is a new transla-
Hong Kong, 1st March, 1937, tion from the original Hebrew and Greek, not an adaptation from the Authorised Version.
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1853
Paid-up Capital
Reserve Liability of Pro-
prietors
Fighting Abyssinians, Reserve Fund in order to gain weapons, prepared a plague of bees, which they turned loose among Italian camps in the
recent successfully concluded campaign.
£3.000.000 £3,000,000
£3,000,000.
HEAD OFFICE: LONDON! 28, Bishopsgate, E.C.2. 117/122, Leadenhall Street, ECA West End" Branch: 14/16, Cockspur Street, 8.W.1. Manchester Branchi
12. Musley Street, Manchester, a
AGENCIES AND BRANCHES.
An alleged raid on Mr. Williams said that accused's Oxford Street restaurant duty was to examine the entry permits of persons from Chinese by five men and the theft at the pier. Persons of 25lb. of tea, 40lb. of permits were allowed pass and those without permits sugar, 691b. of margar- were asked for $25 deposit. If
While the Italians, stung by they had money they were taken ine, 13lb. of mutton, 321b.
officer. completely failed to make out a to a senior
It was not of veal, and a bottle of gin the bees, were rushing about the Abyssinians dashed in and secur- duty to handle any
at the led some of their arms. described case against his client, Mr. H. J.accused's Aimstrong secured dismissal of money but he was entitled not to
Miss Sylvia Pankhurst said this Batur
Bombay the case against Captain G. H. M.
the other day, friends of Haile Selassie celebrated Vanderliet. Mr. Armstrong point-permit nor the necessary money Court, ed out that the European Ser- At 4.30 p.m. on July 2, Chan
Andrew Flynn, a his return to his capital and the geant admitted he was not aware Shun was one of a party of pas-when
victories of Ethiopia. the
was
allow anyone to pass who had no Marlborough Street Police at a meeting in London at which
Chan
of the regulations governing res-sengers who landed at the pier, former porter at tricted lighting on ships working Accused asked Chan Shun for his
not entry permit and was told he had restaurant, living at Lan- cargo, and also that he was
Accused then asked if he beth Road, was committ- in a position to say how much! none. light was necessary to work the had the necessary deposit. cargo. Mr. Puckle also, stated replied that he had not and asked for trial.
In a statement to a detective Mr. Armstrong, could only express ed whether $5 would do. Accused
said it would and took the $5 and he is alleged to have sald he con- his personal opinion that
cealed himself on the roof unil lights were more than necessary. let Chan pass.
Mr. Williams said this $5 was In testifying against Captain J.
a window, downstairs, forced Jensen,
Re- a European Police a bribe to allow Chan Shun to everyone had gone and then went to a gin and servist admitted that he had no land.
helped himself lemonade and awaited the arrival
LOCAL SHARES
H.K. GOVT. LOANS
4% Loan 97% b.
32% Loan (1934) 94 b. 3% Loan (1940) 94 b.
BANKS Bank of East Asia $74% b.
INSURANCES
the
Canton Ins: $925 b. Union Ins. $400 b. H.K. Fire Ins. $185 b. DOCKS, WHARVES, GODOWNS, ETC.
H.K. and K. Wharves $90 b. Providents. $5:80' b
LANDS, HOTEL & BLDGS, 'H.K. and S. Hote's $3.40 b.,
$32. S.
H.K. Lands $35 b., $35.00.st Chinese Estates $101 b. SON PUBLIC UTILITIES H.K. Tramways $17.40's.
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SEVEN ENTRIES FOR "CHI YIN
YAT PO" CUP
Alor Star Amritsar Bangkok
Calcutta
Hankow
Pabang
Hong Kon
Bangoon
Ilollo
Balgon
Ipod
Serezaban
Karachi
Bangbund
Klang
Bingapore
Agencies:
Kobe
Bitiawan
Olive Stress Kuala Larapar Sourabaya
Farlie Place Euching
Taiping
Madras
Tientain
Manila
Tangkab
Medan
(Ribaket)
New York
Tungtao
Pelpin
(Poking)
Yokobamos
Caston Oswayors
Cobu Colombo Dolbi Вврвима
The Bank's Head Office in London
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking Business transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for One Year or shorter perioda in Local or Other Currencies at fates which will be quoted on application.
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS also opened m The hockey tournament on roll- 'Local Currency and Sterling with in Stopped At Other End of four other men whom he had
arranged to let into the restaurant, [er skates, under the auspices of terest allowed at rates obtainable on
They found a black saloon car"Chi Yin Yat Po," has attracted application. When Chan Shun arrived at the was !other end of the pier he
off Oxford Street, drove to the seven entries.
of the restaurant They are: Blitz Skating Team undertakes Executor and Trustee busi questioned by another Immigre-back entrance
ness, and claims recovery of Britain Regiment), Panthers
Income Tax overpait,' on terms-which tion Assistant who asked for his and eventually drove away with (5/7 A.A.
Rink), King's may be ascertained at any of the permit. Chan said he had none tea, meat, butter and a bottle of (China Skating and
stand told to
he received Skating Rink, Empress Skating Agencies and Branches, aside.
gin. The next day
Club and
W. H. EVANS THOMAS, Rink, Cyclone Sports had £5 as his share. Questioned, Chan said he
Kowloon Skating Rink "A" and given accused $5 to be let through.
"B" teams. This immigration assistant, Kan Tung-wing, than went along the pier and asked accused if he had let the man through. As they were speaking, accused tried to force the $5 into Kan's hip pocket but the later took the money and returned it to accused. The party then went the office and the mat ter was reported to a senior of- ficer. In the office, accused hand- ed the money to Chan, but when
was
ORANGES & ONIONS HER PICK
The Tournament is expected to commence this coming Satur- day.
FRIENDLY BOWLS
(5), 24-12. Colledge, J. Hempsey,
M. E.
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THE WING ON BANK, LIMITED.
Head Office: Hong Kong
26, Des Voeux Road, Central. Authorized Capital $10,000,000
LONDON BANKERS Westminster Bank, Ltd.
Foreign Exchange and every description of banking business transacted.
Accounts opened. Fixed Depoalls Current Accounts and. Savings received at rates which will be Safe Deposit Boxes for hire.
PHILIP GOCKCHIN,
Chief Manager.
Civil Service Cricket Club beat Lane ford in a friendly Lawn Bowls match' Oranges and onions at the Valley yesterday by 37 shots,
W. McLeod, W. Gardiner, J. Gellatly he heard Chan asked to sign the were among the articles and H.-E. Strange (s) (C:8.C.C.) beat note, he snatched it and ran into which Dorothy Madeline. C. Fincher G. Tanner and the kitchen. He was followed- China Lights (Old) $6 b., $6.10 by other officers and brought back. Evans (32), shop assis-Purvis and E. W. Simmends (8)
B: $6. 80.
The note was taken from him and tant, of Harrow Road, em-(c.s.c.C.) beat E, S. Baker, J. quoted on application...
Lodge, W, C. Ogley and H. W. Randall H.K. Electrics Ex. Rts. $22.10 b. Chan: Shun signed it
Later in the evening Mr. Tong ployed at Messrs. White-(s): 20-17 w ga H.K Electrics (New) $21 b. HK Electrics Rights $11 b, Chung-kwan, senior Chinese of leys, packed for herself at
ficer, decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. A. J. G. her firm's expense. Taylor, the Immigration Officer: At the Marylebone Police Court
$11:15-să.A COM
ME INDUSTRIALS. Cements $15 8.7
VALSTORES," &c. Watsons $10% 80. Wm. Powell, $11⁄2 b.'
LAST DAY'S SALES 500 Providents @ $5.00 - 500 Humphreys @ $7 23-Electrica Rts @ $11 206 Electrics Rts @ $11.1 1500 Watsons @ $10:
P: Crawlay, J, Carr, S.. Eccleshall
and W. 3. Burling (s) (C.S.C.C.) beat
H. Bonner, F. Hall, S. Carr and A. B. Hamsom (s) 31-15. - who kn
at Taipo. The party was about to she pleaded "Guilty" to stealing London football clubs which have board a lorry when accused broke the onions and oranges, cucum-been unable to accept the League, fix away and ran to Chinese territory, bers, turnips, lettuces, six bundles ture, list which necessitates' long dis Two dav later he was return of rhubarb, radishes, and 181b. tance travelling have formed a London War Football League, The Association of potatoes to the value of £1.05 will be asked to sanction the formation ed by the Japanese,
of this new League in which 11 London Id, and was remanded: m
Evidenice was alven by Chan Shun, Kam Tung-wing and Pang A detective said that the size clubs and five-nearby clubs will be of the parcol she had packed for members, making a programme of 30 herself aroused suspicion.matches-Reuters
Siu-tim this morning.
Case is proceeding
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