LOCAL HONOURS IN NEW YEAR LIST.
KNIGHTHOOD FOR MR. W. W. HORNELL.
He was previously in the Indian Educational Service for many years, with an interval at the Board of Education in London, and immedi
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1931.
NEW YEAR'S DAY A FATAL QUARREL. PLANT SUSPECTED.
SPORTS.
KIDDIES ENTERTAINED AT
ately prior to coming to Hong Kong CHILDREN'S DAY AT K.C.C. was Director of Public Instruction" in India. He received the O.LE. decoration in 1918. Ho is a brother Hornell, former Secretary of the China Sugar Re- Great satisfaction will be feltery Company. The whole Colony
GOVERNOR BECOMES K.C.M.G. of Mr. E. B. C.
locally by the fact that the Now Year Honours List includes Knighthood for the popular: Vice- Chancellor of the Hong Kong University. The honour most fit tingly comes at a moment whon Sir William Hornell in prominently associated in the concord movement to bring members of Hong Kong's various communities together,
will join with us in sincere con- gratulation to our now Knight,
Mr. E. W. Carpenter, O.B.E. Mr. Edgar William Carpenter has heen for nearly thirty years in the service of the Government. He was appointed Assistant Engineer in the P.W.D. in April,. 1001, and by successive steps has risen to the im-
· POLICE · RC. -
CHINESE ON CAPITAL CHARGE,
Deforo Mr. F. H. Williams at the Central Magistracy yesterday, a Chineso was charged with the nur- dor of a jaki employed by the On New Year's Day at the KowWing Lee stall in a fruit market Joon, Cricket Club, children had at Winglok Stree
right royal time at sports and Chief Detective Inspector Murphy other side shows which were proprosecuted, and Mr. George K, Hall vided. As usual a number of adults Brutton appeared for the defen were present and a bright sun
dant. added much to the gaiety of the occasion.
CHINESE SURGEON
DISCHARGED.
CHARGE OF COUNTERFEITING NOT PROVED
Chinese surgeon, residing at 053, Chung Sin Hau, described as a
before Mr. H. R. Butters at the Shanghai Street, was yesterday
Kowloon Magistracy on charges of (a) possession of five counterfeit possession of two moulds for coining coins with intent to utter, and (b)
counterfeit money.
The facts of the case, as outlined by Mr. Murphy, were that the Lady Peel prosented the prizes it accused was a foki employed by the the conclusion of the sports, and them ing fruit stall, which was portant position of Assistant Direc-Chairman of the ECC, Mr. R. E. next to the stall of the deceased. His Excellency the Governor, Bir tor of Public Works He was for Lindsell, In asking her to do so, On the morning of December 16 at tion. On the application, of, the William Peel, got the K.C.M.G. some time in charge of the Drain- took the opportunity to express about 4 o'clock one of the fokis, it fatter, the second chargo with with-
decoration, and other local honours
are as follows :—
age Department, but has for some years been Assistant Director with special reference to Kowloon and the Now Territories.
O.B.E. (Civil Division), Mr. Edgar William Carpenter, Assist ant Director of Public Works;
During his residence in the M.B.E. (Military Division)Colony, ho has made innumerable Sergeant-Major William Harold Edmonds, Inspector of Works, friends, and has been especially
P.W.D.
King's. Palice Medal.-Mr. Walter Kent, Assistant Superintendent of Police.
Sir William Pool, K.O.M.G. It was in 1998 that Sir William Peel (then Mr. Peel) received the C.M.G. decoration, being at the tima Chief Secretary of the F.M.S. In 1928, in which year he proceeded Home on, special duty at the Colonial Office, ho, was created a Kaight of the Order of the British Empire.
Associated with the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, of which he has bean Commodore. A hard worker and a man of sterling qualities, che was well earned the honour which has been conferred on him.
Sergt. Major W. H. Edmonds, M.B.E.
thanks to all who, by their gen erosity, rendered the function the success it was. The prize winners were as follows:-
Boys' Events, Potato Race (10 to 12).-Stanley Boat race (under 12)-Stanley Lee, Loe, James Winyard, Norman Lee, William Teen, Tony Reis. Obstacle race (10 to 14)Leonard Phillips, Relay raos (10 to 14).-Norman Leo, Reginald Larcombe, Jack Mackay." Gruomo Waller, Ronald Holden, Afred Williams. Flat raco (6 to liams, Malcolm Hale. Sack rnos (8 D).-Francis George, Henry Wil- to 14)-Graeme Waller, Joseph Pereira, Jack Mackay.
Mr. C. E. L. Grist appeared for the defence, while Detective Ser- goant Meadows was for the prosecu-
drawn...
As regards the charge of posses; sion, Mr. E. R. Dovey, Government od. He said that about 3 p.m. on Analyst, was the first witness call. December: 8,
ho received two
moulds, one containing a counterfeit Hong Kong $1 and the other two pieces. He found by analysis that counterfoit Hong Kong ten-cent these were counterfeits and that they were made of the same mate
rial.
was alleged, beard deceased mur muring to himself that someone and stolen 810 from his jacket his own stall and went to that of Shortly afterwards the accused left
of the deceased. Some discussion then took place between them, after which they struggled together but were separated. The deceased then went away but after walking a few yards, he collapsed and shouted out "Save Life.". A district watchmsa happened to pass by and arrested the defendant who made no attempt Tug of War (10 to 14).-J. Sharpto oscape. The decased was then bam, Edward Firth, Jimmy Staple, Gordon Marks, William Hill, removed to hospital where he died Sergeant-Major William Harold Charles Lott, Erio Rapley. Flatwo hours later, Edmonds, who gets the M.B.E.race (4 to 7)-Fleming Kingard, decoration, has for many years Arthur Charlton, Noel Ralph.
Dr. G. H. Thomas, medical officer Three-legged race (10 to 14)-James at the Government Civil Hospital, been prominently associated with Winyard and Desmond Roylance, stated that he examined the deccas- the Volunteer Defence Corps, in Tony Sanh and V. Bond, Normaned on his arrival at the hospital Lee and Jeffrey Arnold. Flat race It was in May last that His rank, whilst during the absence of Williams, Erie Stone
which he has long held his preso (8 to 10)-Francia George, Harry and found a small wound on the rattan basket. This was claimed Excellency came to Hong Kong as Mr. Westlake on leave he has Governor in succession to Sir Cecil acted as Corps Sergeant Major. Clements, the whole of his pre He is extremely popular amongst vious Colonial service having been
all who have come into contact with him, and the honour now enn. forred is the result of his extremely valuable services, He arrived in
Girl Events, the Colony in February, 1911, on being appointed Second Class Over-Stringer, Oinie Remedios, Georgina Skipping ram (10 to 14).-Peggy Lott Flat race (8 to 3).-Freda Gahill, Doris Firth, Dorothy Me- Tamaria Jese, Doris Firth, Vivian Caw Skipping race (under 10). Beaumont. Flat race (under 8). Smith Potato rags (10 10 14) Mary Hayes, Jean Robinson, Froda.
in Malaya. During his 33 years in the Malayan Civil Service, His Excelleney enjoyed the confidence of the Rulers and of all the com- munities in the Federation. There was universal regret in the FM.S. when he severed his lengthy and. “beneficia) association with Malaya.
weer in the P.W.D., and in 1914 was promoted First Class Ten years later, he became Senior Overseer. Overseer, and in 1923 the title was altered to that of Inspector of
Works,
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Mr. Walter Kent,
Mr.
During his brief period of service in Hong Kong, His Excellency has secured a remarkably quick grasp of the Colony's problems. He has particularly concerned himself with
The honour conferred on the crisis through which the Colony Walter Kont, A.S.P., marks the is passing as a result of the decline conclusion of a lengthy career with in the value of the dollar, and has the Hong Kong Police, dating back adopted a policy of economy wher-to 1898, when he was appointed con. ever possible. His appointment of stable in the Force. a Retrenchment Committee, with wide powers of reference, may be cited as an example of this attitude. Ho has also made a large circle of friends in the social and sporting life of the Colony, and there will be general agreement amongst all sections of the community that the latest honour bonferred on him has been thoroughly deserved.
He was for a time Inspector in charge of the Traffic Department, became Chief Inspector in 1998, and in 1928 was olevated to the rank of Assistant Superintendent, whilst in the following year he became Ad- jutant of the Police Reserve.
Mr. Kent has in all pome to years Imperial service to his cre- dit, and the mark of favour now. conferred on him in in every way deserved.
The following naval promotions have been made to date December
(four and under), Geoffrey Koeley, was oozing out. The wound was Fint meefront of the chest from which blood Frank Sabog. Jimmy Ramsey about three quarters of an inch Res, and Micky Wood, Edward long, and three and a half inches Wheelbarrow rhoa (9 to 14),--George. Firth and Ronald Egan, Philip deep. It penetrated right through Egan and Tony Sanh. Consolation the chest wall and punctured the Thomas, George Silva. Face (under 14).-B. Gardnor, Osler
heart, Deceased died two hours later without regaining conscious
blood. nest. Death was due to loss of
י,
After hearing further the care was adjourned.
Where the Colas wars Found.
into the box. He said that at about Det.-Sergt. Meadows then went
executed the warrant at the address 10.30 p.m. on December 6, ho stated above, atid da entering the premises, bo proceeded to the rear ant lying in bed. The man said cubicle where be found the defond- that he was the tenant of the cubicle and on the floor was a by defendant as his property and a ash-tray, inside which were two ten- search of its contents revealed an cent pieces. Under the mattress of packages and when open these the bed, there were two paper were found to contain two moulds. One of these contained a Hong
Kong dollar and the other had two ten-cent pieces in it. He then ar- rested the defendant and took him to the Shamshuipo Station.
Wong Kit (P.C. C428) corroborat ed Sergt. Meadows' evidence, add- evidenceing that he received the information from a man named Wong,
The next witness called was David Wong, interpreter at the NEW GOVERNOR OF a statement made by the defendant. Shamshulpo Station. He produced
MACAO,
Marie Smith, Doreen Harold, Muriel McCaw.. Skipping com petition (10 to 14)-Marie Smith, Doreen Harold, Muriel McCaw. Skipping competition (10 to 14), SR. BARBOSA'S SUCCESSOR Violet Bradbury, Nancy Banker, Mary: Lay.
APPOINTED.
Capt. Oliveira bag held the im.
when he was charged, which road: Wong Pui Yee was sleeping with me and he put the articles in my bed."
said that Wong Pui Yeo was his Ba-called, tho Chinese constable.
informer. He added that Wong told him that he (Wong) lived for a time with the defendant.
Flat race (under 14).-Virginia Beaumont, Doreen Harold, Cisie Remedios, Musical, chairs (8 to The Journal de Noticiar, of Gallty Knowledge Not Proved. 14)-Rae Blackmore, Jean Fraser, Dorothy Raven. Egg and spoon Oporto, Portugal, announces that race (under 14)-Doreen Brown, Capt. Mattos e Oliveira se been Grist said he would ask his Worship Addressing the Magistrate, Mr. Mona Shand, Georgina Lots Flat eppointed to succeed His Excellency to discharge the defendant as the Gwyneth Lloyd, Cynthia Banh race (6 40 14)-lorrie Fowler, Senator Tamagaini Barboss as
evidence given by the prosecution Flas race (under 4)-Jean Hale, Governor of Macno.
did not prove guilty knowledge and possession. On the other hand, the Margaret Foy Cario. Relay race ( to 14). Clay Silva, Violet Brad-portant office of Chief of Staff to
prosecution rather proved his case, namely, that the articles were bury, Virginia Beaumont, Cynthia
"clanted Bank.
on his client, Consolation raca. (under the Minister of Marins for the last 14). Margaret
Tho Magistrate, however, decided Gosi
Barbara few years where his administrative that he would like to hear the evi- Davey, Vivian Lyn).
ability and happy personality have fendant was accordingly put into Band race.-Challen, Rees, Fitz
dence for the defence and the de-
gerald.
mndo him most popular. His an the bor. He said that he and Weng pointment to this important posi-Pui Yoo had known each other for tion is doubtless partly due to the latter bad stayed with him, off and about three years, and lately, the fact that he was stationed at Macao for some time, in command of a gunboat, during which period he made a close study of Chinese life in the Colony,
AT HAPPY VALLEY. Children were entertained on a large seals at the Police Recreation Club where a large Christmas Tree COMMANDER TO CAPTAIN (10) Inden with toys was displayed. The G. W. T. Robertson, A. W. S children who attended the function Boucher, H. B. Rawlings, H. Rwere all sent away laden with toys Marrack, K. H. L. Mackenzie, R. and woola -
Mrs E D. C. Wolfe gave away L. "Burnett, D. A. Budgon, W. T. Makeig-Jones, F. C. Bradley and H, E, Horat.
Bir William Hornell, Sir William Hornell's elevi. tion to the honour of a Knight Bachelor brings satisfaction to the large circle of friends to whom he 31, 1930- it known A man of talent and ability, Sir William har earned the estorm of all with whom he had come into contact and his genial personality has endeared him with all sections of the community. He has done much in the concord move- ment to bring Europeans and Chi nose together.
the prizes at the conclusion of the Macao and Madame Barbosa re His Excellency the Governor of day's sport. The Hon. Mr. Wolfe, turned to Hong Kong yesterday by LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER TO, COM-
speaking at the conclusion of the MANDES (25).-H. D. Owen, P. F. porta, pait a tribute to the work the P. & O. Hanchi from their tour P. Wood, W. O. Borymgeour-Wed for the Police Recreation Club of Japan and the North derburn, J. T. Barrett, S, N. Blacked by the King. He hoped that by Mr. Kent, who has been honour- bura, T. H. Back, T. M. Smith. when Mt. Kent retired he will be D. Wilmot Sitwell, C.-M. Butlin, spared for many years to enjoy a honour conferred on--Sir William will be all the more popu. B. Cunliffe, A. H Maxwell-
P. F. Cooper, Q. D. Graham, well-earned rest. lor in that he is the first President Hyslop, E. D. Brooks, C. A. Her of the newly-formed· Rotary Oluk, shaw, J. C, Annealey, A. F. De Salis, W. R. Sløyter, G. A. B. an institution the aims of which are Hawkins, R. T. Brinley, H. F. so well-known that they need: no K. Ora, F. J. Wylie, M. Man. recounting Here. That the man at sergh, F.. R.. Garside and A. M.
Williama
The
the head of the Rotary movement: Eres. COMDE. TO ENGE, CAPT. (4) in Hong Kong should be honoured TH Warde, J. Ashton, R. C.
the King will no doubt greatly Hugill and H. W. Wildish... rejoice all local Rotarians. LIBUT.-CONDE. (E) TO COMDE. For the past seven years he has (E) (4).-L. 1. Goudy, H. JB. devoted himself to the interests of Moore, H. 8. Harrison and W. D.
Brown, the University. He has paid visita to North China and Malaya with a "view to extending knowledge of the facilities provided by the Colony's major educational institution and Recuring funds on its behalf.". He' was mainly instrumental in secur
ENOR-LIKUT. CONDE, TO ENGR. Compr. (4).-I. Melver, C. E. Lowe, 8. G. Weet and D. P. O'Dwyer, (2)C. S. Johnsen and J. L. PAYMASTER-CONDE, TO PAY CAPT. Syson,
Royal Marinés,
MAJOR TO BE BREVET LIEUT.- ing for the University n share in | COLONEL (1).-T. L. Hunton, Spa CAPTAIN TO DE BRETET MAJOR (1).---
xer Indemnity Fun
low:-
The prize-winners were as fol- Flat race, girls under night. Doreen Blorens; 2 Elleen Barnett; 3, Paula Hollanda
KOWLOON CHILDREN'S
... PARTY.
on, for some time. On December 2, Wong asked him for a loan of $5, quarrel onsued, the former eventual- and when this was refused, “å¦
ly leaving the premises. On Do- cember 6, he was absent from the
about three hours later, the Police turning home till about 7 p.m. and cubicle for the whole day, not re-
came along and effected his arrest a bed space just outside the defend- Tsang So, a woman who occupied
ant's cubicle, was the next witness called. She said that she knew Wong, and that she also knew all sbout the quarrel which took place on December betwoon him and the defendant. Alter this Wong left the premises and did not return again till December 6 when the defendant YOUNGSTERS SPEND ENJOYs buk Wong, however, went into
ABLE AFTERNOON,"
the man's cubicle and stayed there. for about Afteen minutes. He then
nusl children's party was held at
The Kowloon British School an- without speaking to anybody.
came out and left the premises again the Peninsula Hotel yesterday after discharged:
The Magistrate: The defendant is Flat race, girle ever eight-1, noon, and there could be no doubt Elsie Hunt; 2, Helen Grimmett
that the Spirit of Christmas had Elat race, boys over eight--1hot yet passed. A dance-room had Lelie Reynolds; 2, Norman Clarke, Boys and girls. 3-legged race-1, Maureen Booker and Norman Iley. Holds; 2, Neville Booker and June Bookery.
Flat race, boys under sight-), Arthur Grimmett; 2, Guy Hollands
Walter Evans
been most attractively decorated for CORRESPONDENCE. the occasion with streamers and. ballons, and all was follity and festivity,
The children who had come in
MAN WAGER NOT. TAKEN UP. their fancy dresses made a abar. (TO THE EDITOR OF THE " HONG KONG enormously the delectable pro- 2,ing picture, and evidently enjoyed
gramme provided for them
Boys and girls' egg and spoon Leonard Hunt Girls: 1 Eiken race-Boys: 1, Guy Hollands; Barnett; 9, Flo Grimmett
Ladies' egg and spoon reon-1, Mrs. Hollands; 2. Mre. Shannon.
100 Yards (under 40)-1, Mr. E. J. Post; 2. Mr. B. Torpe...
́DAILY "PRIJA"}
The afternoon entertainment, ju Deacon's offer to wager 2100 on the Sin-Regarding Mr. Barrington cluded musical chairs, Hunt the dividend of Hong Kong Bank Slipper and a Chinese conjuior.. shares for 1930, which I accepted. The following were prize-winners on September 24 last year, since Most Original Guru Coun Sir William arrived in Hong
Arimmelt,LIK Nichol, The following promotion has been Ladise thread and needle race.
|Denoon; 1.feel I am no longer cáll, Kong to take over the Vice-Chan Announced by the Commonwealth. Mr. and Mrs Russell; 9, Mr. Evans,
Most Original Boy: Charlosed upon to deposit the £100 which I left in your custody. Will you Naval Board
Peplow and Mrs. Merriman. cellorship in February 1924,în
COMMANDER TO CAPTAIN.-C. Far Ladies cocoannt shy-1, Mrs.
Prettiest Girl Betty Scriven please therefore rotura my cheque succession to Sir William Brunyate.quhar-Smith
Best Boy's Costume-Robert your convenienos 7-Yours, etc. Hunt; Mra, Grimmetti
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