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Alleged War OFFICIAL
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The following will be tried at No. 7 War Crimes Court on Monday:-Lieut. Tamaki Koji, Sgt. Chiba Arashi, Sgt. Fujile Horoji of the Japanese Army. The trial will commence at 10
THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1947.
WELCOME Not Enough Cosmo Club Discussion. Anniversary Complaint
TO NEW A.G.
An official welcome to the new Attorney General, the Hon. Mr. J. B. Griffin, K.C., was held at the Supreme Court yesterday morning, at which nearly every member of both branches The accused are charged with
of the legal profession was present.
from having committed a war crime Hls Honour the Chief Justice Empire. Having come
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FRASER FOR POMPEY
London, Jan. 16. Admiral. Lord Fraser, who in 1943 commanded the Bri- lish naval forces, which, sank; cruiser the German battle
Charnhorst," has been ap
Commander-in-Chief Britain's naval base at Portanth
at
Admiral Fraser, who was appointed Commander-in-
Fleet in
1944, signed the Japanese sureN= der document on behalf of Great Britain.--Reuter.
MARSMAN
·HONGKONG. CHINA, LIMITED.
The Cosma Club celebrated Notice is hereby given that its first anniversary with a the Fifth Ordinary General dance held at its premises last Meeting of the Company will nights About 150 members and be held at the registered office London, Jan. 16:
guests were present and enjoy of the Company, Hongkong and Brazil has sent a note ed anunusually pleasant Shanghai Bank Building, Hot
FRIDAY THE to the deputies of the evening. Dance music was pro Kons
vided by small band and other THIRTY-FIRST
DAY OF Ministers Foreign
in
diversions included Spot Dances, JANUARY 1947 at 10 AM to London stating she feels fortune-telling and a "*dart-
receive the Directors Report strongly that the pro-pool." cedure which limits the
on
Pago
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hotels, ENGLISH lady visits houses for shahipoo/set;' manicure. qualified. Appointment:
Kond (Ground Floor).
FOR SALE SPECIAL sale American Stain-
in that they at Heito Camp, made the apeech of welcome legal family, with a record of
Replies are awaiting at our service Lo his sup-distinguished Formosa, between July 1942 and fram the Berch, and was
and Statement of Accounts. fproffices for Box Nos. 212, 214, 218 March 1945, whilst members of ported by Mr. Justice Williams credit, and coupled with
223, 229, 231; 240, training and
Amongst those who attended the period 1ST MAY 1941 TO220, 221, experience, Kr. the Camp Staff of Heito Camp and Mr. Justice Gould.
from Griffin is specially fitted for this Chief of Britain's Pacific rights of discussion in were Mr. Charles Penn, pre- 30TH APRIL, 1948, in elect 255.
December were in violation of the wai. The speech of welcome
treaty-making is not the sident of the Club, whose wife, Directors, to appolit Auditors of war in their the Bar was made by Mr. Hin- post of honour. and usages
to transact any other Marion Greenwood looked ex- and Mr. D. H. Blake "In paying tribute to the new
kind she hoped to see tremely charming in green ordinary business of the Com- custridy, causing suffering to shing Lo, and many, contributing to the death spoke for the practising solici-Attorney General and extending
gold pany. adopted,
crepe dinner dress with tors of the Colony,
him our welcome. I consider bf some.
this mement
"The Brazilian Government sequin embroidery Also present Reference was made by the appropriate at Lt. Tamaki is also charged in
feels strongly that vital ques were Mrs.. Walter Weinberger. The Transfer Books and Fully speakers to the distinguished remember the old Attorney Gen- has that he at Kokutsu Camp services rendered by the outgo-cral, Mr. Strickland, who
Mr. Strickland the congratulations tions linked with the organisa- who favoured a long, black- Register of Members of the Phone: 58020, Write 4, Chatham Formosa,, between
of the Bar and the profession.tion of Europe and the world's dinner dress and wore a spray Compasy will be closed front, May and
such Ing Attorney General, Mr. served the Colony with
bere very long, August 1945, whilst a member Strickland (the
to justify of white flowers, in her hair. FRIDAY, the SEVENTEENTH peace are such s new Solicitor distinction in troublous times, have not been of the Camp
but I have had ample opportunity fully the rights of all countries whilst Miss Jean Bard's elegant DAY OF JANUARY to FRI: Staff was in
Mr. Strickland on congratulate General).
magnitude
white DAY, THE THIRTY-FIRST Wolation of the laws and usages
The C. J.
his new appointment as Solleilor of appreciating the bf war concerned in the ill-
General of Hong Kong. Both as and quality of the services which at the meeting to discuss not ensemble included a
a cowl. Mrs. Eve Kilbee, wife days inclusive. those of the great powers, treatment of Prisoners of War The Chief Justice, welcoming Legal Adviser and Acting At-Mr. Strickland has rendered in only their own views but also blouse with bishop sleeves and DAY OF JANUARY, 1947, both less Steci, Knives, Forks & Spoons
Strickland the Colony during the last eigh whether, presented individually of the well known cricketer, torney General Mr. n-his-custody causing suffer- Mr. Griffin, said: ing to the said P.O.Wa.
busi-has successfully Lackled many
be-complicated legal problems, and occupation. I feel that no officer or collectively, which may be in wore an attractive black lace
could have done as well or donc opposition to their own." says gown. ajno one could have done
mcre, and for that I am parti- the note. Al-under the exceptional circum-
cularly gratified, not only that Bowes stances of
last fourteen the
Mr. Strickland should be Soliciter General and therefore thy closest colleague in the future, but that I take this opportunity to express him my congratulations and
...
"Before proceeding to the ness of the day, I wish en A 19-year-old Chinese prisoner, halt of the Bench to extend Chang Wing, escaped from Stan-hearty welcome to cur new ley Prison at 3.15 p.m. on Thurs-
Mr. torney-General, day. Up to late inst night, Griffin, K.C. had not been re-captured. He a native of Cheung Chan Isipnd.
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Fou best, comfort and long erat, you'll be wise to choose AERTEX so look for the label before you buy. It's the famous Open Weave that makes AERTEX auch a treat to wear? countless any air-cells insulate you against extremes of temperature you'n cooler when it's hot, warmer when it's chilly, AERTEX is cut for ease and designed for smaṛinem: It was wonderfully and lase longer. remember, there are many imitations. BUT ONLY ONE
Now there's more available
AERTEX
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better
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teen months ever
since the re-
Brazil's direct interest in the London discussions, lay in that the status of Germany should be manner that planned in such the German nation may become a member of the Pacific inter-
to the common welfare and her
Dr. Chaun's party included Miss Doris Cuthbertson and Miss Vivienne Jex: Mrs. Chaun was striking in dark blue velvet.
Amongst others who brought
Mr. Lo continued that with the gratitude for his work in the past national order and contribute | parties' were Mr. Donald Young
months.
-24 piece set. Control price $90. Our selling price, $55 per set. Obtainable at V. M. Hammond & Company, Union Bldg. 4th Floor, "ČINE 8m/m Camera, as new $400 or near offer. Apply Box 1947.261 "China Mail."
By Order, of the Board, L.M.S. LLOYD.. Secretary,
Hong Kong, 16th Jan.,
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS SUPPLIES
FOR SALE New Typist Tables, & Adding Cheque Protectors Machines, Reasonable prices. Stan- dard Typewriter Co. Alexandra Bldg. Ground Fi. Tel. 30501.
It gives me par months; and I feel sure that with ticular pleasure to do so as I have this experience and the had the pleasures of appearing ledge at his disposal he is most before his distinguished father, eminently fitted for the onerous Sir Charles Griffin who was post which he has taken up." Chief Justice of Uganda when I was a Crown Counsel in Kenya Colony's legal department in the many years ago. But Mr. Griffin's hands of, two such eminent of- connection with the law goes Beers the public could look for- further buck than his father, forward to Hong Kong becoming a one of his forebears, RL. Hon. model colony, with peace Denis Bowes Daly (whose name security assured to its inhabitants, and again to my colleagues and would be representing the Bra-f Mrs. Arthur Snaith. Another supplies are offered for sale for Beauty Problems Your Per-
was
"Again I thank you most warm- ly and ccrdially for your mest recious words and for the note of encturagement to me, which and
you have struck this morning; friends I say Thank you very much indeed.""
Strickland's
appointment.
London
Soviet Calls A Halt
London, thế
1. Under instructions from the War Office following quantities of RASC export only.
į
Beten's Beauty Salons
You can trust your personal
manent Wayes, Shampoo, Sets, Z Tinting, Facials, Manicure,
Beten'a
expert
2. Tenders are invited for Pedicure to the whole or part of these com-operators (1st floor) above modities:-
Lane Crawford's. Tel. 28153.
864 lbs Palm Oil.
36 tons Mixed Tinned Veget-
ables.
10 tons Baked Beans. 15,705 24 hour ration Pacific
pack (British).
own without the possibility of whose party included the at- tractive Miss Elissa Lam-Mr. ever again waging a new war Tucson Woo, Mr. & Mrs- Cecil of aggression.
The note stated that the Bra- Chan and Mr. T. Bone, Accom- panying the latter were Mr. & zilian, Ambassador in
D. H. Blake he bears), was a very well known
zilian Government, which was newlywed couple who appeared to be enjoying themselves were Irish Judge in the 18th century.
Next to speak was Mr. D. H.
not contemplating sending any
the Farrier Hos. "Mr. Grillin, like myself, is a Blake, representing the practising Sir Henry Blackall, winding up special delegation to the con-
Trinity graduate of
College, solicitors in the Colony. He said the proceedings, said "I had myference at present-Reuter, "Mr. Carey's party included Dublin where he had a brilliant that he associated himself with self intended to refer to Ma
Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Jones, academic
He carcer.
but
Black the remarks of Mr. Lo.
the latter, dressed in Prizeman in History, in Law, and
"In the past." said Mr. Blake, when east my eyes on the
Bruxelles lace with a corsage Literature in Modern
and he "there has always been a cordial counsels' table. I did not see him.
of Red Roses. Mr. Neville graduated with
1st. 1
class relationship between the solicitors I take this opportunity of cordial-
Booker was accompanied by moderatorship and gold medal in and the Attorney General, and ly associating myself with the
the charming Miss Mary, Hayes. Legal and Political Science.
this was the more so since the words that have fallen from, the.
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Reid were ac- Berlin, Jan. 16.
companied by the Bobby Frosts, Russian, sources announced and aniongst the later comere today that the Soviet authori- was Mr. Dick Corbett squiring ties have agreed definitely to Mrs. "Dixie" Stanton; wife of Supply cense dismantling factories in the recently decorated the Soviet zone of Germany as Oficer, of the "Wingsang" a result of an agreement sign- Marcus da Silva took time off ed on January 11 with German from his arduous duties to
Communist- bring along a party. leaders of the Socialist Unity Party by During the evening Mr. Cecil Military Governor, Way gave an unusual musical Russian
display with his Flexatone, Marshal Sokowsky.
The higreement permits 1 which was thoroughly appre single exception the Russians ciated. dan- which in the past has been adorn- j the rate was maintained.. Closing will be permitted to dismantle
Reply
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The Hen. Mr. J. B. Griffin re- the speeches of wel
General of Hong Kong.”-
Money Mart
His first appointment in the re-occupation. 1 am sure that learned Attorney General and the Colonial Service was in the this relationship will, continue, leader of the Bar, and I most colourful tropical dependency of and the friendship between the heartily congratulate him on his Uganda. While in that Colony, we will be stronger than ever appointment is the first Solicitor he was a Commissioner for the before." Revision of the Laws, and may I venture to express the hope that he will find line to carry of his good work and revise the laws plying to of this Colony in due
Interest in the money market course. cone, said:
"My Lord, it has been an oc-again centred in gold yesterday as From Uganda he was promoted Attorney-General of the Bahamas Casion of great gratification for buyers forced the price up to $322 where he wOR made a K.C. In me to receive from your lordship a tael at the close of the day. It 1939, he was appointed Solicitor-such a kind welcome at this time had opened at $916.
Trading in Plastres fell off, but I am assuming an General of Palestine, one of the when most oncrcus and . indeed
a hundred. ed by most distinguished pro. quotation was in assignments gerous
the
Chinese National Currency when we Colonial Legal Service. Security decessors, an occasion
cased off slightly to 65 cents for the future, where fatures and 884 cents for spot of life and
this must look to properly in
of Attorney General
(for CN$1,000)nother climb to Colony unfortunately leave much the office
must do its part in the re-
$15.30, and U.S. 'dollars also 'ap- is an oasis of tranquility compar-habilitation of Hong Kong-
"Your lordship has referred to preciated to $4.77 Australian
pounds had buyers at $12.55.
UNDERWEAR-SHIRTS BLOUSES to be desired but Hong Kong
office
MERIED look for this labeled with the territory from which Hong Kong as a veritable oasis
Collider Clothing Co. Ltd.,
London, England.
COMING SOON
01
KAC
VIVIEN LEIGH CLAUDE RAINS STEWART GRANGER STANLEY HOLLOWAY FLORA ROBSON and A CAST of 1,000s-
in
Bernard Shaw's
Mighty Spectacle in TECHNICOLOR...
CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA
WATCH FOR IT!
"JANE”
HA! KA! THE SEA: LIONS DINNER!-TAKI CARE YOU DON'T LOSE THAT TAIL IN A FISH CHIELE, DEAR!
con-
Mr. Griffin has just cone.
of tranquility as compared with "Mr. Attorney, both for your
ather places. It is indeed, I think. I ours own sake and for gratulate you on your promation to a surprising "degree an oasis of tranquility, and for that one to one of the senior Law of-
must thank the good comnort- ficerships in the Service and with you the very best of luck sense of the inhabitants of Hong during your tenure of office in Kong and, above all, the great
endeavours
Govern- which the Hong Thang ino
ment and people must have put in to the superhuman task of re- conditions Mr. Hin-shing Le, as spokesmum establishing normal tor the But sold:
after all that had gone before "On behalf of my colleagues them.
Hin-shing Lo
Sterling made
the
from and remove machinery seven coalmines to replace the machinery destroyed by Ger Russia.. many during the occupation of
At the same time, in fur- therance of the new "sofier" Occupation policy clearly dealin
Chief.
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE
SHIP'S NAME.
3. These commodities
may:
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers, Surveyors and Appraisers. Pedder Building. Telephone No. 20224,
PUBLIC AUCTION
Depot, Shamsluipo, be inspected at the Command from 10 am. p.m. daily until Jan. 22nd 1947. Applica-
and instructions from the Custodian tions to view will be received The Undersigned have received at, and necessary passes Lender form's obtained from of Property to sell by Public HQ. RASC Victoria. Barracks, Auction on Hong Kong, daily, from 9.00
a.m.--12.30 p.m. «
4. Export licences, will be granted to successful tenderers by DST & I.
5. Tenders will be received up to 11.00a.m. Jan, 24th 1947 and must be deposited at I.Q. RASC Victoria Barracks, Hodg Kong, in sealed packets and marked "Tender for RASC Sup-
S. P. PERRY, Lt. Col. CRASC, Land Forces, Hong Kong,
Emmanuel Church. 218, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
Sunday Services, 11.30 a.m.
Monday the 20th January, 1947 commencing at 10.00 a.m.
at their Sales Rooms, Fedder Building, Basement.
271 LOTS OF SILVER, E. P.WARE AND GLASS VARE, comprising:-
Rose Bowls, Fruit Baskets, Sweet Dishes, Ice Buckets, Cruet Stands, Wine Cups, Wine Goblets. Candle Stick Holders, Pepper Castors... Salt Cellars, Mustard Pots, Butter Dishes, Mower Vases, Cups, Glassware, Etc., Etc.
The abovementioned articles will be open for inspection at Windsor House, 4th Floor, of the 16th and 17th January, 1947, between 10.00a.m. and noon and between 2.00 pm, and 4.00 p.m., and on 18th January, 1947, between 10.00 a.m.
and
Inspection Permits
We, Moller Line Ltd. of pliés. S'hai Exchange ed to court German favour, the London hereby give notice Shanghai, Jan. 17. Soviets increased rations by that in consequence of change Quotations on the Shanghai juggling ration cards to higher of ownership, we have applied market today were as follows: levels.
Buying Selling Soviet sources said cessation to the Minister of Transport H.Q
under Section 47 of the Mer CN$ CNE 930 1
Gold per ounce 375,000 377,000, of dismantling leaves in the chant Shipping Act, 1894, in U.S. Dollar 6,600 6,700 Russian zone 200 German fac.
1231tories carmarked for removal, respect of the ship "Therese Hong Kong Dollar 1,200 Closing
German sources said Marshal Moller" of Hongkong-Official Gold per ounce 371,000 372,000 Sokowsky, promised a "consider. Number 118745. of Gross ton- U.S. Dollar 6,300
6,500 able reduction" in German re- nage 3930 tons Register tonnage 2476 tons, for permission to Hong Kong Dollar 1,230 1280parations. -Associated Press..
The Russians, meanwhile, are change ner name to "Chi Hing" of the Bar and any:elf I tender our "I must, of course, express iny
keeping a close secret the total and to Have her registered in
at the Port of and 6.30 pm. heartiest and most cordial. wel-particular gratißention t
The following is tomorrow's amount of factories and the new, name come to Mr. Griffin on his ap words of welcome extended io me programme of the usual Sundaymachinery already removed Hongkong as owned by Mak
Man-Sang-of-Victoria, Hong-Wednesday, Praise and Tes noon.-Auction Catalogues-and- pointment. Hoog-Kong is ex-by my colleagues of-the-Bar-and-afternoon Concert of gramophone United Press.
timony Meeting. 8 p.m.
will be tremely
häving of the profession. It is most en- in
kong Island. music at the Catholic Centre at secured the services of this great couraging to feel that in the task 3.30 p.m.-1. Overture-1812
issued by the Undersigned at A fine of $1,000 was imposed for that
Christians, with anything to their Auction Rooma. gentleman as its Attorney Gen- lying ahead I can look
(Tchaikovsky);
Any objection to the propos .2. "Ueber by Mr. E. H. Suinsbury, at the eral, at a time when so many com- professional good fellowship plicated legal problems are my relations with all members of Nacht" (Hugo Wolf) sung by Central Magistracy, yesterday en change of name must be sent thank God fer, are cordially in Richard Tauber: "3. Prelude on Wong Leong of the Sing to the Registrar of Shipping, at vited. Evangelical and Unde awaiting solution. We have just the Bur and profession, and heard from the lips of the Chief trist that mutually we will help and Fugue No. 9, in E Major Yue Tai Firm, 215 Wing Los Hongkong within seven days nominational. Justice that the new Attorney each other in the future.
(Bach) Piano solo by Harriet Street, who was found guilty from the appearance of this General has distinguished him " am particularly gratified Cohen; 4. Signal March of the of having exported 12 cases of advertisement. self not only as a great, scholar with Mr. Lo's reference to the Cavalry, sung by Don Cossack cotton textiles on ss. "Hiron"
Nov. 12, 1946. but also in the administration of Solicitor General and the oppor- Choir; 5. Symphony No. I in on justice in various parts of the Itunity he has taken to extend to E Minor (Sibelius),
BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES
NOW, WHERE IN BLAZES· qia.
BOOTY HIDE MY CIGARS.?
VOMEN & THERE
IGN'T A THING
IN THE
WORLD
WRONG
WITH
Mersi
fortunate
LADEES AH GENTLEMEN
| ROSAHIB =İN HER
DARING EXHIBITION
OF BARE BACK--
A Bad Trip
these
in
But for the first tire
in her life
Violetta Slips up!
BY EDGAR MARTIN
STEPHEN
STEPHEN DEARI
WHATALWART-
[HAPPENED ? -
HARPENED WHY DONÍ
MEAN
KNOW
Owing to the wet state of the wicket, the cricket match between KCC., and Club de. Recreio.
arranged for this afternoon, has been cancelled.
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Dated at Hongtong Eighteenth day of January, 1947.
MOLLER LINE LIMITED, LONDON
W.
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MONDAY," 20
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NATURALIZATION NOTICE
t
The Auction is subject to the
Conditions of Sale published in
Hong Kong (British Mili tary Administration) Gazette Notification No. 22.
LAMMERT BROTHERS,
Auctioneers.
HONGKONG- AUSTRALIAN
FREIGHT
CONFERENCE
The Public are hereby notifed that all Receiving, Stor- ing and Delivery charges which have hitherto been pald 'by. Steamship Companies will be for Consignées account in res NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pect of all vessels commencing that David Fuhr otherwise to load in Australia on and known as David Dumitru Fuhh after the 15th January 1947. otherwise known as Devy.,,of The Ferry Fountain, Star Ferry Wharf, Hong Kong la applying to the Governor for naturalization, and that any person who knows any reason why naturalization should not be granted should send notified that all Receiving, Stor- are hereby. written and signed statement
The
FAR EASTERN FREIGHT CONFERENCE
Public
of the facts to the Colonialing and Delivery charges which have hitherto been paid by Secretary, Hong Kong
Steamship Companies will bo Dated the 17th day of Janu-pect of all vessels commencing
for Consigneca account, in res-· ary," 1947.
ty load in Europe on and after the 16th January 1947.
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