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ECHOES OF 1860
27.--More About Local Property
The
CONSUL FETED
UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING
Reception At Club Lusitano
The new Portuguese Consul in Hongkong, Snr. Alves Querra and Madame Guerra were guests of honour at a reception given yesterday at the Club Lusitano, the hosts being the members of the four Portuguese Clubs
SOCIETY
Professor Middleton-Smith Elected President
The annual general meeting of | ----
in the Hongkong, pamely, Club Lusithe above Society was held in the University on Tuesday last. Pro- tano, Club de Reareio, Liga Portugama ir pad. Mass, the President MUSICAL TREAT and The Catholic Union. W
Mr. D. P. J. Lopes, who wsa spokes in the chair, and in opening th
mentioned that AT HELENA MAY man on behalf of the Portuguese proceedings, he community welcomed the new Consul this year marked "the coming of and his wife and referred in glowing age" of the University Engineering, terms to the Consul's previous service Society as it was founded in 1913. in Canton "and in the Portuguese It was gratifying to notice that Diplomatic Corps. He nasured the during the whole of that period new Consul that the latter could it has had a most successful career. depend upon the whole-hearted co-The Engineering students operation of the Portuguese community managed its finances in a satia- at all times, and expressed the hope factory manner, and a number of that his stay in Hongkong will be a well-known engineers had address- long and pleasant one.
had
Outstanding Concert By Vallejo
If a "mercantile firm should very promising, if the Government build or buy a house of business could be induced to make hay here it is hardly likely that they will build a house at Canton. If while the sun shines, and sell land. a mercantile Arm cannot procure thereby giving the entire foreign community visiting a suitable house of business here merchantlle
a stake in the per- It is almost certain that they will these seas. build a house at Canton. Conse-manent welfare of this Colony. quently if all mrcantile firms or The kind of property most re- the greater and wealthier portions quired here at present very for of them were to built houses here cibly illustrates our meaning and they certainly would not remove bur argument. Counting rooms in their establishments to Canton in the central portion of the town, or houses not far off for "single any case. And inasmuch as most
enhancement
Ernesto Vallejo, Filipino violin of them would bullt houses here gentlemen "
Replying, Sor. Guerra stated thated the Society on technical sub-
virtuoso, assisted by Julio, if they could get land, it is very in value of this kind of property is elear that the sale of land is not enormous-not less than ten or he felt it a great privilege to be the Jects.
The reports of the Secretary and Esteban Anguita, planist, rave one only desirable from the revenue. it twentyfold since 1850. Numbers of guest of honour on an occasion such
as the one which he and his wife Treasurer were adopted and the of the most outstanding concerts would yield, but is absolutely es- merchants are now here dwelling attended. He was sware that the following officers for the year 1834 heard locally in a long time, last evening. Seating accommodation sential to the permanent prosper in miserable dens, hired at exhor-Portuguese community in Hongkong were elected namely:
in the hall of the Helena May ity of the Colony..
President: Professor CA Mid- bitant rates who are only too de- was well united and cone could doubt
Institute was taxed to its fullest For it should be remembered that sirous to have the chance of pur loyalty. The Cousul referred to the
capacity, and those who attended the causes which operated to bring chasing ground whereon to build gratifying fact that special Portuguese E., about the prosperity of this Colony desirable residences. It may seem classes were held in a few local schools
Vice Presidents:-Mr. D. W. Mbr- were rewarded with a programme that WILS never dull at any all the must naturally become more effec- to some that
desirable under the supervision of Mr.ley, M.A. Mr. I. Day, AMI.EE,
mament -la- already occupied, tive to the same end, as additional #hound
D'Almeida. He encouraged the g- Mr. F. C. Weller, Mr. R. S. Tiesing- house thering to learn more and more about ton, B.Sc.. ports are opened for trade in these and that therefore the regions, because although many being full, no more money Portugal and suggested that in all firms might establish houses at can be taken. But it is not Portuguese clubs more Portuguese two or three different ports yet so. Let anybody walk from the books, magazines and newspapers when they come to be double that Club up Wyndham Street right to should be made available to members. number the question assumes a the Gaol Why until he comes to The Consul paid a tribute to the very different shape and resolves the back of the Catholic Chapel, efforts of Dr. Salazar, Portugal's Minister of Finance, for the itself into simply this-headquar- only one house will be passed! ters at Hongkong, agents. special sth this in the very centre of the manner in which that or otherwise at other ports, with town. True the land is all sold, of bat according to the leases, and custom, steam. Now when the opening of according to estabished
unless the Japan Trade, and the addition-parties cannot hold land al ports named in the new China Treaty are taken into considera- tlon, it is needless to add that the prospects for this Colony would be
occasional visits by means
they build upon it. The owners, of the ground we refer to should be required to carry out the conditions of sale,
Around the Courts
*
CAPT. BEER'S CLAIM
Judgment For Defendants
$1,365 The claim
for
wages brought by Captain Laurence Nelson Beer against the Foo Hong Steamship Company was dismiss- ed by the Chief Justice, Mr. AD.A. MacGregor at the Supreme Court yesterday, Judgment being given for the defendants with costs other than such costs as can be wholly assigned to the first, second, and fourth of the particulars of negligence in the statement of defence."
In his claim, Capt." Beer alleged that he was wrongfully dismissed from his post as Master of the 5.S. Kamo by the defendants.
:
coal.
Case
at
ings between the applicant and Messrs. Hang Shun and Company in respect of a contract to supply
After reviewing the length, his Lordship said he was satisfied that the conduct of the parties before the umpire on 'De- cember 14th, 1933, amounted to a waiver, on the part of the ap- plicant," as well as by the res- pondents, of the obligation on the that umpire to find expressly there had in fact been a breach of contract by the applicant
The application was dismissed with costs.
填
When a young Chinese, Ho Chan, a roomboy at the Lau On Boarding House was charged be- fore Mr. Macfadyen at Central ग The Defence
Magistracy yesterday it was re- The defendants contended that vealed that he entered the room during the period from May,
of a teacher from Holland and 1930, to July, 1933, the plaintin stole a wallet. When he opened was habitually negligent in the the wallet, however, he found, discharge of his duties and alleg-instead of a inere forty or Arty ed four specific instances of such dellars, as he apparently expect negligence: that he negligently ed, notes to the value of 3070 in allowed the 8.8. "Kaitangata" to Hongkong currency and 170 gull- ders in Dutch currency. He was become stranded CI Cambodia Point; that he negligently allow-frightened by the amount and ed the ss. "Kamo" to strike a rock gr reet in the vicinity of the Amherst Rock; that he negli gently allowed the s.s. "Kamo" to strike a rock or reef off Ockṣu Island; that whilst in command of the ss. "Kamo," in contraven- tion
the of Fleet Degulations, plaintiff did not keep a Watch Order Book.
In the course of a lengthy judg- ment, his Lordship said:-Com- mander Hole advises me, and I accept his advice the more readi- ly because it agrees entirely with my own view, that no prudent and "careful navigator would take bis vessel within a mile of Ocksu island.
Custom Of The Sea
when investigation, was begun he gave himself up! .....
He was sentenced to one mon-
th's hard labour.
AT THE MARINE COURT
Several Chinese Fined
Before Commander Hole at the
Marine Court yesterday morning. Ho Sap Yee, aged 54 years, mis- tress of boat No. 31337, and seven others were charged with unlaw fully lying their boats in-shore at the Military Camber, Shum- shui-po Pier and Kwong Tang Wharf last Tuesday afternoon.
#All the defendants pleaded, guilty, the third defendant hav- ing been previously convicted. * Els » Worship then imposed
fine of $25 or three weeks hard labour on the third defendant and the rest were fined $10 or one week in default.
1.
THEFT OF SECRET FORMULAS Fang Koeng Cass Withdrawn
dleton Smith, M.Sc., M. I. Mech.
Chairman:-Mr. T. S. Lim,
skin.
Vallejo," violin protege of Fritz Kreister, gained the admiration of his audience right from the be-
Vice Chairman:-Mr. M. C. Yat ginning, when he rendered "Pre-. Hon, Secretary:-Mr. 2. D. Lee, Hon. Treasurer:--Mr. C. L. Ng. Committee Members:-Miss 8. C. minister Ue, Messrs. H. C. Goh, B. P. C.
'Floneer Work. *
and improved the country's finances. Fletcher, K. M. Lo. E. H. Koh, C. He concluded by regretting the C. Ho. Y. K. Zea, K. L. Ng, absence of Dr. F. M. Graca Ozorio, the Fresidant of the Club Lusitano, who was unwell.
Following the speeches tea was served and a dance was held in the main hall of the Club.
of
lude" (Bach), a number which called for exceedingly quick- and difficult bowing, in a manner that.. was at once impressive. Vallejo's excellent bowing, Hils masterly
execution of dificult passages, his
marvellous memory, and his good sense of timing, stamp him as a violinist of very high order,
Before proposing a vote
The Filipino artiste wiselyTM In- thanks to the retiring President cluded many lively airs in his arst, and Committee, Professor Middle concert here, which had the effect ton Smith, thanked the members, of putting his audience in a happy Among the large gathering present of the Engineering Society for the moca Vallejo was particularly to greet the new consul were Mr. D. honour they had done him in elec- brilliant in "Symphonie Espag- P. J. Lopes, Mr. and Mrs. Leo ting him as President for the Sonole (Lalo), Tambuorin Chinols D'Almada e Castro, Sar, Mr. and Mrs. ciety for the 9th time. He added (Kreisler) and Hanabera Filipina. Leo D'Almada e Castro, junior, Mr. J. that. Professors F. A. Redmond and (Vallejo). He was enthusiastical- Almeda, Mr. C. A. da Roza; Mr. A. FW. Brown and himself were the ly applaused at the end of his B. Silva Netto, Mr. P. V. Betelho, Mr. only remaining members of the So- successful recitat H. A. de B. Botelho, Mr. A. J. Osmund,
clety in the University of the pre- Bullo Esteban Angulta, who con- Mr. and Mrs. P, N. M. Silva, Mr. F. L.
war era. They were most anxious tributed no small share to the Silva, Dr. and Mr. B. Souza, Mr. and
to keep in touch with past, mem- | success of the evening, besides Mrs. F. P. de V. Soares, Mr. C. M. Correa, Mr. E., Figueiredo, Mr. J. A.
bėrs especially those who were do- accompanying Vallejo, gave three .. S. Alves, Mr. F. H. Barnes, Mr. M. A. ing ploheer engineering work in pleasing piano solos.
They particularly Hoped tion of "Fire Dance" (M. de Falla) Simoes, Mr. A. E. 8. Alves, Dr. and China.
realistic effecta 'and Mrs. R. A. Castro Bastro, Mr. C. A. P. that the past members of the Bo-produced
ciety would contribute technical gained him much applause. ・ An- Xavier and Mr. J. M. da Rocha.
articles describing engineering guita, in response to requests from developments in China to the Uni- the audience, had to give an en- versity Engineering Journal, the core.
full programme was
LOCAL WEDDINGS main purpose of which was to re-
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Popular Chinese Couple United
Two well known Chinese families were united in marriage at the Union when Miss Elsie Choy, the daughter of Church, Kennedy Road, yesterday
late Mr. Choy Shiu Woon and Mrs. Choy became the bride of Mr. Kwok Lam Sheung, the son of Mr. Philip Gockchin, the chief manager of the Wing On Co, Ltd. and Mrs. Gookchin. The Rer. E. G. Powell officiated, and the bride was given away by brother, Mr. Choy Wai Hon. Mr. Kwok Lam Sheung, the brother of the brideg- room, performed the duties of best man.
her
After the church ceremony, & recep- tion was held at 14, Fung Fai Terrace where a large gathering of relatives and friends, including Mr. Fong Ping Shun, Dr. Li Shu Fan, and Mr. Kwok Siu Lau were present to drink to the toast of the happy couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Kwok will shortly be leaving for Shanghai where the honey- moon will be spent.
Banitary Inspector H. F. Old, a bottle of milk which was not of the substance or quality demand- ed. The hearing was adjourned till Baturday on the application of Mr. M. A, da Silva who appear- ed for the defence.
The cord the progress made in applied follows:- science in China.
His rendi-
Part I..
Bach Bach Kreisler
Professor Middleton' Smith then moyed a vote of thanks to the re- Prelude tiring President and Committee' Air in G and congratulated them upon their, Variationen Tartini success in providing the members during the past year with a most interesting programme of papers and works visita.
LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION
Alteration To Rule Proposed
The Local Lawn Tennis Association will hold an extraordinary general meeting on Friday, April 20 when a proposal to amend Rule 8b pertaining to the affiliation foe, will be brought forward.
A council meeting will follow, when the constitution of the 1034 Tennia League will be settled under the re- legationand promotion scheme brought into effect last year.
ARMY BOXING
Postponed To Next
Week
(Ernesto Vallejo). Part II. Scherzo in B Minor Playera
Chopin Granados Fire Dance
"M de Falla (Julio Esteban Anguita),.
Part IIL Symphonie Espagnole
Allegro non troppo Andante
Rondo
(Ernesto Vallejo).
Part IV:
Madaling Araw (Filipino
Lalo
Song) Tambourin. Chinois (Chinese
"Dance)
Santiago Vallejo
Habanefa Filipina Introduction et
Tarantelle
(Ernesto Vallejo).
Kreisler
Vallejo
Sarasate
THE SEAMEN'S STRIKE
Rumours Emphatical- ly Denied
"I am advised that it is a well known and salutory custom of the
master should sea that £ himself be on the bridge when making a landfall. On his own showing the plaintiff was on the bridge at 3 am, and expected to have the island on a four point bearing at 8.30 am When he decided to leave the bridge, for his arm chair instead of remain- Ingon, watch for an hour or 50 The case against Cheung Kwok until the vessel had safely passed Wal for the theft of secret for
from the Fung Keong Ocksu Island, he did so at his mulas own risk.
Rubber Factory while in their "I accept the advice given me employ, was withdrawn as Cen- coolles were each fined $10 or, in April 17 at Shamshulpo Barracks, default, 14 days imprisonment by commencing at 7.45 p.m. on each by my nautical expert and I find, tral Magistracy yesterday, the
evening Mr. Wynne-Jones at Kowloon that the plaintif in leaving the matter having been
Magistracy yesterday. It was bridge at 3 am, was guilty of amicably by solicitors of both stated that a number of coolies negligence in relation to his em parties in Chambers.
had lately been found loitering in ployment so culpable as to justify-
the eastern whart. the defendants in summarily terminating his contract of ser- vice,"
Pleading guilty to a charge of being in possession of three forged 8100 notes of the Mercantile Bank of India, Kwan Chi Cheung, un- employed, was sentenced to Bix The Hong Kong Area, Army In- was dividual Boxing Championships, months' hard labour. It stated that the defendant at prelimineries and anals which were tempted to discard the notes originally to have taken place on Canton had handed the Company sa Tuesday and Wednesday nights when he was being arrested;
With regard to the reported threat of s strike of Chinese employees of the Hongkong, Canton and Macho Steamboat Company, a representative" of Daily Preu was assured by the Secretary of the Company yesterday. that there was no truth in the report that the Chinese Seamen's Union in ultimatum which expired on Sunday have been unavoidably postponed owing to inclement weather cop-the Company sad the Union with Negotiations are going on between On a charge of being in the Bitions, and will now take place regard to the subject in dispute, but eastern whart of the Kowloon on Monday April 16 and Thesday Star Ferry without a permit, two
Mr. H. C. Macnamara appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr."H-G/ Sheldon for the defence,
UMPIRE'S · DECISION UPHELD'
Arbitration Appeal Dismissed
settled
Mr. Horace Lo appeared for the Fung Keong Company, and the accused was represented by Mr. D. L Strellet.
For being in unlawful posses- sion of two pigeons, Hau Hap Hot unemployed, was sentenced to three weeks hard labour by Mr. Macfadyen at Central Magis tracy yesterday. The defendent admitted that he stole them from At the Supreme Court rester-
a passenger at the Yagmat Fer day, the Chief Justice. Mr. A. D. ry pler. A MacGregor, gave his decision "in the application made" on" be-
half of 6. Latif Husain to set 8. Mahon Chand, of 448 Queen's aside an award made, by. Mr. T÷ Road Central was charged before E. Pearce in arbitration proceed- Mr. Hamilton with having hold to
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The summons against Mok. Hing But, member of a wealthy Chinese family for desertion and maintenance by his wife. Mok Chot Bhee, was again brought up before Mr. Hamilton at Central Magistracy yesterday Mr. Hin Shing Lo, instructed by Mr. J. M$415. Hall, appeared for the cam plainant, and Mr. F. H. Loschy for the defendant... Mr. Losebý applied for a remand in order to see whether a settlement could be made out of court, and the case for was accortiingly remanded seven days.
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The 2a. Kinsban sailed from Canton
ne usual yesterday morning and in the afternoon the 8.8. Taishan left: for Hongkong according schedule.
Wo were informed also that there was no foundation for the report that the Steamboat Company had ⠀ twb "steamers in readiness to proceed to Canton had the Kinshan been held up.
Parić, Aprii, 10:1 King Gustay of Sweden arrived here from the Riveira with his grand-daughter on Tuesday, to e gotiate, it is reported, concerning the belated oficial recognition of the recent marriage of Prince Big- Yard with the pretty Berlin com- moner, Erika, Faizek, as a result of which the Prince was obliged to forfeit his right of succession to the throne-Transocean Kuo Min.