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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1929.
FAREWELL TO MR. "THE JUDGMENT OF
SANDS.
PLEASANT EVENING AT
THE Y.M.C.A.
PRESENTATION" FROM MEMBERS.
A very pleasant function took place last night at the European Y.M.C.A., Kowloon, friends assom- bling to bid farewell to Mr. P Sands, the assistant secretary, who is sailing to-morrow on the Suwa Maru for England, where he is to be
ordained.
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PARIS."
T. COURT KEEPS
APPLE."
"THE
MR. JUSTICE WOOD AND CLAIMANTS TO A JUNK.
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The junk case which came before Mr.. Justice Wood at the Summary Court yesterday would have per- plexed Solomon, Paris or any of the other famous judges of anti- quity. His Lordship decided that no one had made out a claim for
There was large number of the "apple of discord "—in this caso guests for dinner, after, which the i
a junk--and the 'Court would keep party moved to the roof of the baild-it for the present. ing which was lit by coloured lights. Several judgment summonses, were A shart entertainment given by local artistes was a preliminary, to the business of the evening, the presentation to Mr. Sands of the gifts subscribed for by members of the T.M.C.A.
Mr. A. White who spoke on behalf of the members opened by quoting
I only tell you that which you:
yourselves do know."
Mr. Sands, he sail, came to the Y.M.C.A. three years ago, and they saw him as a lovable young man eager to help them in every way. He had in the three years won the respect and affection of them all. There were three things which im pressed them with regard to Sandy, his spiritual example, sporting Prowess and social service. In the "quiet hours" his words had made a great impression for good, as a sportsman he always played the game, and with his humorous and manly outlook, he had compelled them all to have a brighter view of life.
Losing a Very Good Friend.
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obtained against a man named Chau Ho on promissory notes and a junk, alleged to be his property, was seized and the Court asked to make an order for its sale.
was the
What might be expected at once happened. One Chau Yau, son of Chau, Ho, declared he owner of the junk and it was regis. tered at Macao in his name. The debtors declared Chaa Tau to be in imposter and a liar.
Lawyer, Baled at Macao. Mr. Remedios, for the judgment creditors, had asked for an adjourn ment to get witnesses from Macao, but here he had been baffled Plaintiff went to Mneas and saw Chau Yau's father, Chau Ho. At first he expressed his willingness. to comp to Court, but the claimant then went to Macao and persuaded the raother to intervene, with the result that he now refused to come.
His Lordship: Then there is no more evidence 1
Mr. Remedios: No, my Lord. His Lordship: Well, I disallow the claim and the claimant must The Vice-President of the lay the costs of the proceedings. Y.M.C.A. Mr. W. L. Partendon. That is, as far as I need go at the sid that he had been requested by present moment. the President, Sir Henry Pollock, to express his deep regret that he was unable to be prescut. Mr. Patten- den spoke of Mr. -Sands' servicé to the Y.M.C.A. and added Sandy is a lovable name and in him we are losing a friend and a very good
man.
Mr. Remedios: Yes, my Lord, unless you hold that the son is the licensee of the junk.
His Lordship: I indicated to you I was not going to make an order for sale, and that is my view still.
Besides his work for the Mr. Remedios: What is going to Y.M. he had always been ready to happen to the junk and the execu help elsewhere. At St. Andrew's, tioni and the socials in St. John's Cathe deal Hall his assistance had been in- valuable. Mr. Sands was going
The Judge's Scepticism. His Lordship: The junk is at Home as they knew to be ordained, present in the custody of the Court. and he sincerely hoped that in The next step will be for you to course of time they would have him apply for an order for sale. When Working amongst them again. He you take that step, I shall ask you had great pleasure in making the to establish the fact that the junk presentation of a Siver Junk, shall put you to proof of that but is the property of the debtor. I leather despatch case, and a travel wish to indicate to you that, on ling clock to "Sandy."
the present evidence I am not satis- fied of that inct.
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Mr. Remedios: Thank you, my Lord.
His Lordship So if you retain custody of the junk through the Court, you retain it at your own risk. At present I have no credible claim.nt for the junk at all..
Tis only order he could make was that no further evidence would
COOLIE MURDERED
IN WANGHAI.
SUSPECT ARRESTED IN A ROUND-UP.
Another
murder occurred in Wanchai yesterday, the victim, a Chinese coolic, being stabbed in the street at above 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
An official report stated that the man, who lived at 19, Stone Nullah Lané, was in Cross Stives when be He managed to was attacked.
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tagger about 60 yards into Tat Yuen Street, where he dropped dead.
A description of the assailant was at once circulated to the various stations, and a thorough search was made for the wanted man. At about 10 p.m. a man was brought to the No. 2 Police Station. He was arrested in Wanchai and believed to be the murderer.
TATE OUT OF FOURTH TEST.
STRAINED CALF MUSCLE.
(THROUGH RAUTER'S 'AGENCY.] ·
LONDON, July 23. Maurice Tate, who strained & muscle of the calf yesterday, when playing against Derbyshire, was medically examined this morning, when it was found he would be un- able to play in the fourth Test at Manchester, vommencing on Satur- day.
AMERICAN FORCES.
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WASHINGTON, July 24. Mr. James W. Good, the Secret ry for War, has announced that an effort is being made to expedite the work of President Hoover's Military Commission, which is to investigate America's military ex- penditure
He said one of the principal ob- ects of the Commission will be to determine whether post-war de- velopments in the Air Service and in mechanisation have displaced in usefulness and importance other branches of the service..
Washington, however, is inclined to be sceptical regarding President Hoover's ability to reduce Army and havy expenditure unless the forthcoming Naval Disarmament duction of the American Navy.
Conference results in an actual re-
It is realised nevertheless, that by means of a Naval Agreement covering cruisers and by adopting a firmer attitude towards increase in the costs of the military estab- lishment the President may che the steady increase in the cost of the Army and Navy, which is at present mounting by £10,000,000 every year.
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Mr. Sands' Reply. Mr. Sands, in reply, said that he had two things to any neither of which were easy, one was "thank
prost. the other good bye." He thankel them very much indeed for their gifts and the kind things that had been said of him that evening, He had spent three very jolly years at the Y.ALC.A. "and had got na much kick out of life as anyone. be heard with respect to the junk He felt that, he did not deserve without notice to Mr. Prior for the what had been said of him, and creditors. hoped that some of his friends would write to him and tell him of the glowing honours which the Y.M.C.A. was winning in spiritual and sport- ing felds and in that of social ser- vice.
DEBTOR AND HIS CLOTHES.
BANKRUPTCY COURT REFERENCE.
At the Bankruptcy Court before
This course was agreed to, and his Lordship said it was possible to review the case in one month, and if Mr. Prior wanted an exten- sion he would have to proceed in an. other Court,
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RECEPTION ON THE J.C.J.C TJIBADAK.
BERLIN BLAZE.
OXYGEN CONTAINERS EXPLODE,
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY,]
BERLIN, July 24. Many steel containers, filled with oxygen, exploded at noon in north Berlin. aetting fire to a block of workshops.
One hundred of the employees rushed out to safety.
"Pleading" (Morceau De Con. cert) and Devotion" (Melodic Passionnee), Organ Solo, Terance Casey.
"Tarantelle For Flute And Clari. net" and "Second Serenata," H. G. Amers and The EastbournE Municipal Band.
The Meanderings Of Monty- Part 8-9," Monologue by Milton Hayes.
The fames spread very rapidly and further terrific explosions shook the district. Parts of the "Deep Night" and "All Alone workshops were blown into the air In Lovers' Lace," Baritone, Harry and several workmen were injured 'Shalson. hy the flying fragments.
The inhabitants in the neighbour.
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"Capriccio Espagnole," Hamilton Harty Conducting. The
A reception was given yesterday ing houses were in panic and rush- Halle Orchestra..
Japan Lijn's new vessel Tjibadak, which arrived here recently on her maiden voyage. Launches ran to and from the vessel bringing large numbers of interested visitors" in- eluding members of many of the local shipping firms.
the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gol-afternoon on board the Java-China- land), a clerk named Li Kim came up for his public examination.
In answer to the Official Receiver (Mr. E. L. Agassiz), "debtor said that his salary was $100 a month and his liabilities totalled $23,000. He had borrowed 81,000 and signed a note for $2,000. The capital had zot been repaid, but he was paying interest at the rate of 880 a month. This resulted in an increase of his debts.
The Official Receiver :-You don't look very proverty-stricken -I put on these clothes to come and see his Lardship, the Official Receiver and the Court people.
Our representative was shown over the vessel by one of the ships' officer and the tour showed that no pains had been spared to make de commodation for each class as com- fortable as possible.
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The vessel throughout has been designed for tropical travel and such features. spacious decks, wide airy cabins and grey marble The Official Receiver said that panelling in the smoke and dining every debt was that of a money rooms will do much to encourage lender." He had opposed the apexcursion trips to Java and the plication of a receiving order until Malay Archipeligo, Comfort rather some of the proofs of debt were than luxury has been the key note withdrawn, as he could see no throughout and the dining and reason why the debtor, who had smoke rooms with their handsome joined as a guarantor in notes, blackwood furniture and pleasant should bear the entire burden. pictorial designs are particularly
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The fire is threatening a huge gag works and chemical laboratory, where there is a large stock of ex- plosive material.
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The fire is now under control and the danger to the gas works, etcetera, averted.
Four persons were seriously in- jured.
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The New Moon" (Romberg), Evelyn Laye, Howett Worster, Ben Williams and The Cherus and Or- chestra of The Drury Lane Theatre: Conducted by-Herman Finck. "The Girl on the Prow,"
Wanting You." "Marianne."
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As a result of efforts by repre- sentatives of the Ministry of Lab- our, the committees of the cotton employers organisations and the operatives' trade unions have "re- "sumed joint pegotiations at Man-
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The Prime Minister (Mr. Ham- say MacDonald) has announced "Two-Two-Double Two Timbue- in the House of Commons that the too and "How About Me!" House would adjourn for the Sum-Soprano, Norah Blancy mer Recess next Friday and re- The Smithy In The Wood" and assemble on October 29,
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The German Chancellor Herr Mueller, though making satisfac tory progress, is not yet out of danger.
Debtor asid he borrowed money originally, about three years ago, when his matter was ill. Later,
In the second class the cabins are people pressed for payment and he had to borrow from money-leaders.peat and well arranged and the The liabilities now amounted to public rooms adequate. The steer- „about 82,500.
age and deck passengers have forced Answering his Lordship as to ventilation to their quarters. how he managed to gain the trust of money leaders, debtor said that it was not a question of trust but
We offer our congratulations to of getting as many people as ho antors. The interest was paid re-introduction of such a comfortable nagalawkywand Abo-money landeryers,
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10.30 p.m. The examination was then closed, travel between the two countries.
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