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GIRL GUIDES, BOY SCOUTS
AND BROWNIE
SPECIAL SERVICES AT THE CATHEDRAL
On Sunday, All Saints' Day, the
DEFRAUDING THE REVENUE.
SIX CHINESE CHARGED. Six Chinese appeared before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at Kowloon Court yesterday, charged with defrauding the Revenue
WINE WITH A KICK... ATTEMPT TO DEFRAUD THE
REVENUE."
At the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, Ng
↑ MR.. J.. EL ATHERLEY CHARGED.
ALLEGED. 'MISAPPROPRIATION OF MONEY:
* VESTEBUAY'S PROCEEDINGS.
The bearing was continued at tho Cathedral authorities welcomed the Girl | Mr. Lloyd, Superintendent of Imports and Sui Lan, described as a shop coolle and Central: Magistracy yesterday afternoon, Guides, Boy Scouts and Brownies to the Exports, prosecuted, "Mr. Leo D'Almada licenzee of the Shun Fung firm, of No before. Mr. & R. B. McElderry, of the
ex-represented three of the defendants, and 17, Bonham Strand, was charged with
11 o'clock service. There was
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case in which Mr. J. Edward Atherley,
cellent attendance, and the service was Mr. O.. A. S. Russ appeared for two of (t) on October 28th making a false reformerly manager of Gotz Bros & Co. (of
most inspiring and helpful.
The choir and clergy met the visitors
them.
The charges against the men are that they procured spirits of wine, which is a
turn or account to the Superintendent: of Imports and Exports by declaring as containing "sheung ching" jarn
the Orient), Ltd., Hongkong, appeared on remand from last Friday' charged
was arranged. After the cross-bearer dutiable liquid, and denatured it by mixarrack; and (b) with knowingly and amounting to $18,000 belonging to the
hands of the Revenue they renatured it by means of a process of mixing alum with it, and sold it as wine, thus defraud- ing the Revenue.
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Company:
Mr. D. H. Blake appeared to prosecute, Ng Kai, also connected with the same firm, was charged with aiding and abet-Mr. W. B. Hind was for the defendant, and Mr. R. A. Wadeson held a watching ting.
Francisco Xavia da Rozn. x general clerk in the office of Getz Brox. & Co. (of the Orient).. Ltd., said that one of his duties was to fill in the book of
Mr. H. A. Taylor, Assistant Superin-brief for the compradore concerned. tendent of Imports and Esparta, prose Revenue Officer Knight said he was incuted, and Mr. H. S. Fitzroy appeared charge of the denaturing department of fof the defence of both defendants. the Importa and Exports Office at the Him Hei wine godown. On October 14th, four drums were denatured at the go- down for the Tai On Arm. They were taken to Coronation Road,, the Tai On firm's godown. He followed the drums to the godown and saw where they were
From the evidence given for the proso cution it appeared that fifty jars of wine imported from Macas were lacted on the Praya and were taken to the Imports and Exports Uilice. A number of these were removed by coolies to the premises of the Shun Fung firm at No. 17,
bills payable." The entries from April,' 1024; in the book, produced, were in his handwriting.
at the West Door, where a procession
which were found to contain diluted with the misappropriation of funds
came the Cathedral choir, followed bying shellac with it thus making it un-wilfully making auch false declaration. the clergy, the Bishop, the Guide and dutiable. Then when it was through the Scout colour-bearers, and members of the various troops and packs. The Pro cessional hymn was "Lo Round the throor, a Gloricas Band. The colour. bearers advanced to the Sanctuary, steps, where His Lordship the Bishop received the colours which were placed in Sanctuary. The Scout Commissioner, the Rev, G. 1. Waldegrave, preached a very interesting sermon on Saints and Ser vice, and recounted the story of St. Christopher as an example of Christian fortitude and patience. The service wax conducted by the Chaplain special prayers were said for the Scouts and Guides. The senior officers present were actually delivered. In the godown, be Bonham Strand, to where Revenue Officer the following: Colonel Robertson, As-noticed a well which was sunk in the sistant Commissioner; District Scout Master White; Guide captains Aliss floor. Thers were no signs of any mate Holyoak, Miss Hollingsworth, Miss in which might suggest that those who "Shaw, Miss S. Shaw, and Miss Denton.reated the godown were carrying on a
The choir sang very effectively, na
varnishing business. Denaturing gene- All Saints Anthemi. At the conclusion of the service the Episcopal Blessing was rally commenced at 2.30 pm, and the given after which, the banners having been returned, the choir and colour liquor was delivered in about two hours bearers with the clergy left the Cathedral. The manager of the Wo Tak-soy fao tory, giving evidence, said that be let part of a compound to the Tai On firm. The Tai On firm, be understood, did varnishing work.
by the West Door.
EVENING SERVICE.
"At the evening service the members of the Church of England Men's Society were part of a 'large congregation which
Mr. Lloyd, Superintendent of Imports witnessed the admittance of several new
and Exports, said that on the night of members to the ranks of the C.E.M.S. This strong and induential Society, with October 14th about six o'clock, he met ita world-wide" activities, possesses an enthusiastic and representative branch Revenue Officer O'Neill by arrangement, in this Colony. The Chaplain preached in Coronation Road by the Orient Build on the Communion of Sainte." and reings. They waited under the verandah minded his hearers that the Church bad always borne witness to our fellowship of the buildings until 30 and saw a with the faithful. departed, and in its
ma "pass, carrying two large buckets Liturgy had always retained referenceehich contained liquid He came from to those who had passed away. It was very noticeable that the singing at the the direction of Mongkok. Shortly after evening service was Congregational and wards two men, carrying similar loads, praiseworthy, and it was generally felt that the members of the C.E.31.5. were came along. Suddenly a man in black to be congratulated.
trousers and wearing only a singlet ran ons from a godown, and witness saw Revenue Officer O'Neill secure him. Bevenue officers raided, the place from and found which the men had come pieces of calico which apparently had been used as strainers." There were also in the godown barrels of liquid of pinkish colour, which led him to think that shellac had been poured into spirita of wine. There were also jars used for Chinese wine, and a quantity of alum.
At this stage His Worship adjourned
DAME NELLIE MELBA AS POLITICIAN.
HINT OF HER FUTURE INTENTIONS.
I shall visit some of the provincial towns, and go to Scotland and Ireland. I shall give one, if necessary two, con certs at the Albert Hall next day, Ean performance at Covent Garden, and then-it will mean good-bye. I shall positively never sing in public again." This was the brief account of her movements before her last public ap- pearance as a singer which Dame Nellie Melba; the world-famous prima donna,
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gave to a liaily Express representativo RUBBER EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.
on October 7th.
FOR 7 YEARS:
"I have been singing for twenty-seven years," she continued, and, though I feel twenty-five, I realise perhaps that it is time I made my farewell as a singer, I intend having a good time from now onwards until other things happen."
Then she hinted that, though the
TRADE URGES ABOLITION. DEPUTATION TO COLONIAL OFFICE.
Mr. Blake: Since that book was closed has there been a subsequent book which.. you also kept1-Witness: Yes,
From where do you get your infor A. L Powell followed them. There the mation which you fill in that book -- Continuing, witness said that in the officer saw two men, one being one of the From, incuinents received from the bank." defendants standing beside two vats, into which it appeared they were about ordinary course of events" deposit slipa to pour the contents of two of the jars passed through his hands from the fling, As soon as they saw the officer they basket in the manager's office.. placed the jars, which they had been holding aver the rats, on the ground, sale of old newspapers by the company, The Fats contained about 40 gallons of what appeared to be fresh water, and. it looked as if the" men were about. to procent to dilute the contents of the pradorr's department of Getz Drus, was jars when interrupted by by revenno officer. When an analysis of the sup- reculled. He said that at the last hear- posed wine in 33 of the jars was madeing he referred to the account book and later as the Imports and Exports Otice,
Cartain office documents relating to the
wem produced in Court.
Cheung Ho Chi, the cashier in the com
it was discovered they did not contain on that occasion, gave several extructs of ordinary Chinese wine, but spirita of sums received from dealers in respect wing, a liquid of much higher strength
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and containing a greater percentage of of newspapers. Referring to an item of: alcohol. If there had been Chinese wine $5,500, witness said that he gave the in these jars, it should have contained 23 per cent of alcohol, and on that basis money to the manager personally, and: duty of 60 cents per gallon had been paid, received a receipt for it. Instead of 25 per cent, the contents of 33 jars contained 33 per cent, of alcobal a little more than double the strength in the jars amounted to about 150 dealing, with money, deposita, notes and allowed. The total quantity contained as there any change in your methods of gallons. The Revenue had lost just over
Mr. Blake: After the 1st of April
contents of the jars, had been Chinese Witness said that after receiving 60 cents on each gallon in duty, if the payments into the bank? wine. As the jars contained diluted"
spirits of wine, the Revenue was, losing money he would make out a list and take $3.4 per gallon, dr. about $800 alto it and the money to the manager, "At gether.
For the defence, Mr. Fitzroy submitted the same time he would band in the pre- that there was nothing in the evidence to vious receipt signed by the manager. connect the second defendant with the case and argued that he was not aiding After the manager had crossed out cer- tain items on each list, he would hand and abetting..
His Worship discharged Ng Kai
Ng Sui Lun, the other defendant, giving some money to witness with instructions. ment of 100 jars of wine from a place near evidence, said that he ordered a consign-to pay it into the bank. Witness made out, Mazao, to be sent in two instalments. a receipt for the outstanding; items had When they arrived, he filled in the Im-gave it to the manager who would sign ports and Exports form in accordance
with the invoice he received and paid duty it and return it. The item the manager on it. He did not see the wine himself. crossed out" were items of sums of money Before selling wine he always diluted it
with water. He did not know the wine witness had received and had already was above strength ur til after the revenue paid to the manager, officers had made the test
A wine agent of the firm from where
Mr. Ormsly-Gore, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, received at the Colegial Office on October 7th, on behalf strength
Mr. S. Munroe, Assistant in the Inter-
the jars were videred, said that consign national Banking Corporation, said he ments of wine were despatched to two had checked an extract (produced), af different firms, one firm being that with Mr. Atherley's secount from March 24th, which the defendant was connected. It 1924, up to Uctober 21st of this year.
Wong Sai Wing, book-keeper for Getz was later found that the wrong wines haut been sent to these firms. Defendant had Bros. & Co., said that entries in the received wise of a higher strength than cash-book after March 1923, were in his he had ordered; while the other firm re-bandwriting. He got his information for ceived wine of a lower strength, whereas making the entries from the bank paying- they had ordered wine of s higher in books..
Sergeant W. E. Meadows, said that be Mr. Fitzroy submitted that defendant arrested the defendant on October, gard public would hear, her no more as a of the Colonial Secretary, a deputation made no attempt wilfully to deceive the about 10,30 am in the lounge of the singer, they might see her in another representing the rubber industry with revenue offers and, asked for his dia- Hongkong Hotel. He took him to the Central Police Station and handed hin platform-as a political speaker.
over to Inspector Allen. It is possible that I may go in for reference to the Stevenson restriction charge.
His Worship" convicted defendant on politics," she added, "but that will be scheme. The organisations represented hath charges and fined him $300 on each. in Australia. I have long realised that one cannot be a politician and a singer too. I shall give up my London home and go to Australia, where I have the most lovely home right up in the hills with all the good things of life. But I do not think I shall settle there. I shall always be a rover:"
WEATHER REPORT.
were the India-rubber Manufacturers' As sociation, the Society of Motor Manu. facturers and Traders, the Commercial Motor-users' Association, the Boyal Automobile Club, and the British Cycle and Motor-cycle Manufacturers' "and Traders' Association.
A NEW WEAPON FOR CIVILISATION. SENATOR MARCONI'S VIEWS ON
·WIRELESS COMMUNICATION.
Evidence an also given that when de fendant was charged he replied. “ I re- serve my statement."
Further hearing was adjourned until 11 o'clock this morning.
LOCAL SPORT.
GOLF.
Mr. Alexander Johnston, chairman of
"In telegraphic communication bu-
THE SHER-O CHAMPIONSHIP. the India rubber Manufacturers' Associa manity has extended its powers and tion, led the deputation, and Sir George acquired a new weapon," aid Senators
There were thirty entrants in the first The weather report issued by the Hong Beharrell, managing director of the Dun Marconi, in presiding at the dinner
given by the Foreign Wireless Compasien kolf championship of the Shek«Q, Club kony Observatory at 6 pm yesterday lop Rubber Company, was also present.
The proceedings were private, but at on the occasion of the Eleventh Inter- which was held on Sunday. The condi stated: Pressure has decreased slightly
Mr. A H. Ferguson was an easy winner. from Chefoo to Shanghai and over the the conclusion of the interview, which national Telegraph Conference at Paris. tions were medal play over 20 holes. Bonin Islands. It has increased slightly lasted for two hours, an official state- He was convinced that they meant to
ment was issued stating that:--- elsewhere. A shallow anti-cyclone covers Central China. The typhoon, appears to be filling un S.E. of Kochi, another s indicated NW of Guan. Freah N.E winds will continue in the Formosa Chan- nel along the S.E coast of China and over the Northern China Sem
The American Consulate Genéral re- ceived the following typhoon warnings from the Manila. Observatory :---
At 0.45 p.m. November 2nd:-Typhoon in about 145 deg, Long. L. and 16 deg. Lat. N.W. moving N.W. Cyclone or typhoon over or near Naha, moving NINLESS
At.1.05 p.m., November 2nd:--Typhoon in about 139, deg. Long. E and 19 deg. Lat. N., moving W.N.W.
HOCKEY.
H.K.H.C. EAST SURREYS
make it a weapon of peace which would He did the 2 holes in 164. Capt. Blox- Mr. Alexander Johnston, chairman tend to unite humanity so that bil ham, who returned a card of 162, was of the India-rubber Manufacturers nations, could face their common diffical second, and Mr. Walter Lang with 165, Association, on behalf of the deputetics in the spirit of co-operation and third. tion urged that the Stevenson scheme mutual trust. One of the beneficent, re- for the restriction of rubber exports sults of the great progress made by had now served ita purpose, and ought wireless communication had been the forthwith to be abolished.
improvemment and cheapening of tele The view was supported by repre- graph services They had a high aim
The following will represent the Club sentatives of the other organisations which was to facilitate and cheapen com present, who emphasised the adverse munication between human beings; and 1st XI. against the East Surrey Regi effects of the scheme as it specially anything that helped to extend the comment to-morrow (Wednesday) at Lars munication of thought raised the level. U.S.RO. at 5 pm sharp-PW F affected prices and employment.
Mr. Ormsby-Gore assured the deputa of civilisation. The wonderful progress Mills, D. H. Sherman, A. P. T Farqu tion that he would duly represent their of wireless communication had been made haraon, A. S. Hett, Lt. F. G. Billitoe, views to the Secretary of State, who is possible, by the patient work of a host R.M. Rev. E . L. Martin, H. Owen giving his personal attention to the of investigators and experimenters the Hughes, R. C. Allen, W. Woodward (cap) B D Evaux and G. P. Lammert. rubber situation.
world over.