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PUBLIC AUCTION
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONE
at the
Department,
CONTRACTOR FINED.
SEQUEL TO BUILDING COLLAPSE.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1931.
FIRE BRIGADE DISPLAY:
ANNUAL EVENT HELD AT
The Building Authority applied CENTRAL POLICE STATION,
for an order from Mr. Schofield. yesterday for the pulling down and reconstruction of a godown in Gloucester Road, parts of which liave collapsed on two separate oc-
isions this mouth.
LADY PEEL PRESENTS
PRIZES.
TO-DAY'S WIRELESS HONG KONG STOCK
PROGRAMME.
BROADCAST BY Z.B.W. ON 355 METRES.
MARKET
YESTERDAY'S TRANSAC-
TIONS.
|11 to 11.30 am-Stock and exchange The market opened quietly steady
quotations.
und in some instances lower rates 11.50 .m.-Chinese recorded pro-era-established, due to proft-tak-
Ping.
gramme..
1 pit.-Local time and weather
report.
The Annual Drill Display of the 12.20 p.m.-European recorded pro Hong Kong Fire Brigade took place-gramme." Police Station yesterday afternoon,. on the compound of the Central and was attended by His Excellency the Governor and Lady Peel, ar companied by Captain T. A. H. Coltman, A.D.C. Also present were the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn
1.30 p.m.-Rugby Press, mail notice,
eto,
p..-Close down.
There were sales of the following stocks-
Hong Long Landw at $80j. Ewos at Tia. 15.20 to Tis. 15. China Lights at $971.
Dairy Farms at $25).
The contractor who was in charge. of the work of building the godown was charged with failing to con- struct the wall and columns with conferate mortar and also of not having the walls and columns bond-and Mr. Southor, the Hon. Mr. 3 to 5.30 p.m.-European programme
display) and Mrs. Wolfe, Mr, and 5.30 to 6.30 p.m.-Relay of concerting E. D. C. Wolfe (in charge of the Mrs. D. L. King, Mr. and Mrs. D. from the Helena May: Institute. Burlingham, Mr. and Mrs. I. E. 0.6.30 to 9 p.m.-Chinese studio cop. Booth, Mr. and Mrs. T. Murphy... Calthrop, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. V. cort.
ed and substantially constructed in
vement mortar.
Mr. Bottomley of the P.W.D., prosecuting recalled that a portion of the building collapsed on Nov-the. Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, the ember 2, rosulting in the removal to Hon. Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Kotewall,, Hospital of four workmen, one of
and many others, whom was in a serious condition. He was not expected to live at the time but together with the others
badance recovered..
On November 13, another por tion of the building collapsed. Since the second incident the police had been on duty at the building and bad not allowed anybody in side.
Mr. Bottomley asked for an order of demolition and reconstruction to the satisfaction of the Building Au- thority.
In reply to his Worship the defendant said that the injured workmen had now all recovered and esimpensation had been paid,
A fine of $2 on each summons was imposed it being stated by Mfr. Bottomley that the work of recon- struction would result in a km of 181,000 to 81,500 to the contractor.
A CHRISTMAS PLAY.
"PRODUCTION AT ST. JOHN'S
CATHEDRAL,
"The Next Door House," o
of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on MONDAY, the 23rd Day af NOVEMBER 1931, at 8.2.1, Ocon of the Public Works by Order of 8 EXCELLENOY THE GOVERNOR, of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Tai Kok Tal, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 76 Christus Play by Margaret Crop- roars, with the option of renewal at aer, iz baing prepared by St. John's Crown Bent to be fixed by the Burreyer Cathedral, and will be produced in of HIS MAINITY TO KINO, for one farther term of 75 years,
the Cathedral Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday, December and 23;
No. of Bala, i
PÁRTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Boundary
Locality.
Kowloon Inland Lot Registry No.
No. 2507.
Between
Kowloon Island Lots
Nos. 7441 and 2272,
G.
Tai Nan Streat.
Measure-
menta.
As per
lo plan,
-
About
oatents in
1,084
Square feet.
+
A.
Annual
Rent.
Upset Price
38
[1474
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Pleby Public Auction to ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
at 8.00 p....
Religious drama has a long and honourable history dating from the Middle Ages, interrupted by a tem- porary eclipse due to Puritan in- Auence The kind of play being produced by St. John's Oathedral ie now recognised in England as a powerful means of teaching, and is being increasingly used by the An- glican Church.
"The Next Door House," whose cast includes fivo adults and four children, centras about the coming of the Christ Child, with the Blessed Mother, into an English Leottage, from which goodness and hope have ded. The true spirit of Christmas is depicted with simpli- city, but with great art and bonuty,
Both adults and children will do wall to keep one of the dates free so as to see this play,
be held on MONDAY, the 23xn Day of NOVEMBER, 1991, at 2 1.M., st the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOTES- ros, of One Lot of CROWN LAND af To Kwa Wan, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a form of 75 with the option of renewal at a GrowD Bant to be axed by the Burreyor of His Mazarr Yus Kixe, for one farther after December 1, for remrvation.
term of 75 years.
No. of Sale,
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Locality.
Kowloon Taland Lot Registry No.
2864.
Junction of Ha Heang Road and
Lok Shan Road,
Boundary
Measure-
KOALA
As per
salė plas
About
Contents in
11,060
Square feet.
Annual
Rental.
204
[1475
Upast Price.
UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.
AT THE GREAT, NORTHERN TELEGRAPH Co., Lt.
ADDRESSED Roberto Smith Espulse Bay Hotel
Roberto Herrera Pezin
Canla Hotels N
Eong Kong, November 18,
FROM
Shanghai Tokio
Interesting Display.
The brigade, under Supt. H. T. Brooks and the various Europeans station officers gave E most inter esting display of fire fighting and life saving, demonstrating that in these matters they had attained a
ry high stage of efficiency.
were
Included in the display were three won by Central Station and one competitions, of which two by Mong Kok Station,
At the conclusion of the display Lady Peel, who was presented with. the prizes wend distributed by a bonquet by Miss Doris Brooks.
At the call of the Hon. Mr. E. D. O. Wolfe three hearty cheers were accorded her Ladyship, after congratulated the Fire Brigado_on_ which His Excellency the Governor the high state of efficiency they had exhibited during the afternoon.
Programme of Events.
The, programme of events during the display was as follows-
1-Inspection of staff. 2-Picking up an insensible per- son ("Firemen's Lift (34 men).
(a) Front. rank, as a male (by
numbers),
(b) Rear rank, na numbers)..
a female (by
(c) Front rank, as a male (in
quick time).
(d) Rear rank, as a female (in
quick time). 4.-Despatch
Crows of respective drills to com- Box Competition Drill (Final) Two crews per drill. pete simultaneously. (a) 3 men drill.. (b) 2 men drill. (e) man drill. Note.-Time taken from "whistle
until water jet strikes and revolves target. 4.-Call to fire, Central Police Station (1st floor),
Assumed that fire, which
or-
dinarily might have been com batted with the small appara. tue first brought into use has, as a result of passing through
of Victor records.
9 p.m.-Stock quotations and majj
notice.
9.03 to 9.15 p.m.-European prus
gramme of Victor records; 8.15 to 10.13 p..-Relay of Dear.
Brutus."
འ
to 5.30 p.m.-
Uhlidren's Programme, Rhythms for Children-Waltzes:
Nos. 1, 2 and 9" (Brahmp)- Victor Orchestra.-2016. Run, Run, Run-Jumping--Run-
ning Game-Aii de Ballet.”— Victor Orchestra, '
Hong Kong, Amusementà at $10, There were buyers of the follow-
stocks:20.
Banka at $1,666. Unions at $430. Underwrites at $11. Raubs at $49j.
Wharves at $150, Providents (old) at $5,10 Providents new) at $2.30. Hotels (old) at $14.80 Hotels (new) at $14.30. Hong Kong Lands at $80, Humphreys (old) at #17). Ewon at Tin. 15.10. Trams at 21
Star Ferries at $89, China Lights of 827). Hong Kong Electrics at $704. Hong Kong Government Loan at
per cont. premium. There were sollers of the follow
stocks:
Venezuelan Goldfields at 82}. — Hotels (old) at $15. Hong Lands at 890). Hong Kong Landa nt #80. Trams: at, $21.
Songs for Children-The Fiddle
Song-Dancing Sang-The Bee-ing The Clock-Who Has Seen the Wind -My Old Dan-Honk Honk Cradle Song-Soldier Boys-Wing Foo-The Zoo."- Alice Green (Soprano).-19831. Aotunl Song of the Canary Bird recorded from Rioch's Aviary -Bremen:"--
Mélodies for Children--Rock-a- Bye Baby-Sweet and Low
China Lights at 897). Watsons at $18.
Constructions (new) at 10,
Lullaby (Brahms).-Violinist 18.45 to 9.13 p.m.-Peach & Co., Ltd.,
Hungarian Gypsies.
anonymous-90174.
Songs for Children-Bow-Wow-0.13 to 9.30 p.m.-Millington, Ltd.,
Life of William Pitt Wow! Song of the Cricket-
quette Co.
Good Morning-The True Story 9.30 to 9.32 p.m.-China Coal Bri- -My Poay-The Frog and the Mouse The Tailor and the Mouse."
The Frog he Would A-Wooing
9.39 to 10 pm-Songs by Mr. Mur-
ray O. Davies,
:
20 to 10.05 pm-Pharancie Fran-
caise.
"Alice Green (Soprano).10.06 to 10.05 pm-Kung Tai Fae-
19830,"
tory announcementa
5.30 to 8.30 p.m.-Relay of the con-10.08 to 10.45 p.m.-Chinese story-
pert from the Helena May In teller. stitute by kind permission of 10.43 to 11.15 p.m.-Studio orches Mrs. Sanger.
tra. 6.30 to 9 p.m.--Chinese studio coject to change without notice.
Note.-X.C.B.L programmes sub-
cart.
p.m.-Local time and weather re-
port. -
9 p.m.-Stock quotations and mail
notica.
9.3 to. 9.16 p.m.-
Orchestral.
Zampa Overture" (LJ. F. Herold arr, A. Winter).-The Continental Symphony Orches tra directed by G. M. Doit. V-50008 "Hungarian Dance
5""
No. (Brahms). The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra directed by Alfred Hertz-1296.
openings in cross wall, in-9.75 to 10.10 p.m.-Relay of the 1st., creased in magnitude neces sitating, additional means of extinction.
5.-Motor Escape Competition: (Final) Two crews to compete.
Effect rescue of two persons from
2nd floor by carrying down at same time get hydrant to work on to first floor which floor is basumed involved. Note. Time taken from "whistle" until water jet strikes water in dam bad fireman carrying second down the escape touches ground.
Ast of Dear Brutus" by kind permission of the Hong Kong Amateur Dramatic Club. (The 2nd and 3rd, Acta will be relay. ed to-morrow and Saturday at 10.30 p.m. and 11.30 p.m. respective
ly).
10.15 p.m.-Rugby mid-day Press
news.
10.20 p.m. (Approximately). Close
down.
The recorded music in the above European programmes is supplied by Mesars. Tanng Fook Piano Co.
PROGRAMME. FOR TO-DAY.
There will be no charge for seats, 6.-Call to fire in Peak District, SHANGHAT BROADCASTING. but those who wish to make sure of the premises, being inaccessible to their places should apply to the accessible. to Motor Fire Cycles. ordinary motor fire engines", but Dean, St. John's Cathedral, on or Fire assumed to be a very smoky Use of breathing apparatas. demonstrated.
CASE RATHER WEAK.
MAGISTRATE DISMISSES CHARGE AGAINST CHINESE.
When Leung Kan was charged be
jok
() Fire held in check by Chomi- cal Eigine from No. Fire Cycle, while
The following is the broadcast programise from Shanghai to-day XC.B.L., 1270 KC7 on 935 meters:
11.30 to 11.45 a.m.-Stock market
reports
(b) No. 1 Motor Fire Cycle gets 11.45 to 12.45 p.m.-Musical "Horn
hose and pump to work from
2'
d'Oeuvres,
surface water in the rear 12.43 to 1.30 p.m-Electric service
vicinity and extinguishes the fire,
musical moments.
1.30 to 1.45 p.m.-General Electric
Co.
41,48 to 2 p.m.-Luncheon Convert
and time signals.
7-Use of "Foam." for extin- fore the Kowloon, Magistrate yengishing a liquid oil. fire. terday with possession of 12 forged 3.-Irregular means of escapo 810 Chartered Bank notes, Date
tive Sergeant Johnson told the Court that the defendant had the notes tied up in a handle and when approached by a Chinese detective, the man threw the bundle into the harbour. The man was arrestad and when the bundle was recover ed it. was found to contain the forged notes.
ir
no
to whether he wished the case dealt In answer to the Magistrate ne
with suminarily, the officer for the prosecution said that he had Fothar instructions,
Evidence was taken from a clark employed at the Bank concerned. and after the Chinese detective had given evidence of arrest, Mr. Fraser remarked that the ease. hinged on the evidence of one man and wa rather wank under the cireum. stances it was unsafe to convict so the man was, accordingly dischar ged:
from a building in the event of 4.30 to 4.46 p.m.-Chinese music.
fire.
(a) By Jumping Sheet. (b) By"" Davy
fire excape. (c) By Canvas Chute, (d) By Lane and hook-belt: 9.---Motor Pump Competition
4.45 to 5 p.m.-Gold. Bar and Stock
market reports.
3 to 5.30 p.m-Studio period." 5.30 to 8.30 p.m.-Ten time tunes. 6.30 to 6.45 p.m.-Radio talks. 6.48 to 0.58 p.m.-Uncle John and
his children..."
Drill. (Final) Two crown, Crews 6.35 to 7p.m.-Babaoud Mary and
to compete simultaneously. -
Cio.
Appliances to be driven from. 7 to 7.15 p.m.-Piano period
starting position to position at dam and get one delivery cach to work. On jet striking and revolving target, "knock off," shift damaged length of hose and get delivery to work again to strike and revolve target a second time. " Note.-Time taken from "whistle"
15 to 7.20 p.m.-Jimmy's Musical
Menus.
5 to 7.30 p.m.-Weather reports And badiness announcements Asia Electric Co., A. J. Yaron, Far E. Sanitary Co. Capitol Theatre..
to 8 p.m.-Studio orchestra and Time siganlo.
to 8.15 p.m.-Agfa Chinese brave-
(applianoca behind start-logue."
ing line) until drill is com- 8:10 to 8.40 p.m.-Gallop & Co., pleted by second jet strik- Fed. Ind., U.8.A
ing and revolving target. 8.40 to 8.45 p.m.-C.B.A. Announce
10-District Call 4 motor. **manti.
fire engines to work.
(Vontinued on west Column.)
The management of the
HONG KONG HOTEL
tenders apologies to Patrons for not being able to serve dinner in the Grill Room to-night, the room being engaged for the Interport Cricket Team Dinner.
There will be no tea dance this afternoon.
ASSETS £13,000,000
APPOINTMENT
CLAIMS PAID
£40,000,00
GENERAL
ACCIDENT, FIRE & LIFE ASSURANCE CORPN., LTD.
All Classes of
INSURANCE
WORLD WIDE
ORGANISATION
AGENTS.
JAMES H. BACKHOUSE
1A, CHATER ROAD. TKL 21738.
THE HONG KONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC
CLUB
PRESENT
"DEAR BRUTUS"
A COMEDY IN 3 ACTS ·
BY
Sir James
James Barrie
TO-NIGHT
At 9.15
p.in.
AND ON THE
EVENINGS OF THE
20th and 21st November
BOOKING AT ANDERSON'S MUSIC CO.
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