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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY,
8, 1935.
PORTUGUESE COMPANY'S MUSLIM LEADER
ANNUAL DINNER
Company's Splendid
Record
The Portuguese Company of the Hong Kong Volunteer De- tence Corps held their Annual Dinner and Dance at the Club Lusitano, last night and the function was a thorough success in" every way.
Capt. S. Jarvis, the Company Commander, in his speech stressed the fact that the Corps had increased from 92 to 131 members during his absence and that the work of the Recruits had been in every way satisfactory.
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WAR OF FUTURE DEPENDS ON INFANTRY
more than made up by keenness.
Company Promotions
There was a large and distin-parative youth of our members as guished gathering present and compared with other units, is among those were: Col. H. B. Lremarkably good; what is lacking Dowbiggin, Col. L G. Bird, Mar- to some extent in steadiness is quis de Ficalho, Consul General for
G.S.O Fortúgal, Col. Harrison, (D) Capt. P. "S. M. Wilkinson (Adjutant), Capt. J. S. Rodrigues, Lieut."Dunbar, Lieut, J. V. V. Re- medios, Lieut. J. R. Way, Lieut. H. F Westlake, /Lt. F. P. Sequeira, Lieut. T. P. Saunderson, Lieut. H. Botelho, Dr., F. M. Graca Ozorio, Messrs. Leo D'Almada, jun, F. X. D'Almada, Jun., C. A. da Roza, A.
As you know, I was away on leave for the majority of the year but Captain Rodrigues, supported by the other omcers carried on nobly and I was very pleased to
WELCOMED
Entertained At Tea By Local Muslims
The well-known Muslim Mission- ary Syed Jemaudeen Jllan was en- tertained by the local Muslim So- elety at a tea party yesterday at the Exchange Restaurant (-
Mr. R. M. Omar who was in the chair welcomed the Moulana and in a short speech said Syed Jema- ludeen Jilan:-On behalf of our brethem, here I extend to you, Siz a very hearty welcome. We appre- clate the privelege of entertain- ing one so learned and well versed in the teachings of Islam and, we assure you, we feel highly honour- "ed by your gracious presence, here
this evening.
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It is seldom that we have the opportunity of meeting one esteemed as you are and, we hope, your visit is only the forerunner of visits by other equally brillant Muslims. It is from such that we learn more of the beauties of Is MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE recently been fred, and were rusty
Around the Courts
lamic teachings and thus strive to become more worthy Muslims.
We pray our Merciful Allah that He may spare you many years to enjoy and continue the good work you have been doing for the cause the day when we may have the pleasure of meeting you in Hong Kong again
MAN WITH THIN SKULL Lee Man Nung appeared before Mr. QAA Macfadyen at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday charged with the manslaughter of
and not licensed...
Defendants Story Defendant stated that he was not the owner of the pumpkins but they were given to him by a clansman to bring to Hong Kong. He Was told to meet: his Yuen On Whart when he arrived.
When the charge against him was "" read at the Central Police,
thing to say.
J. Silva, 2/Lt. H. A. de Barros bear of his promotion. Captain of Islam and we look forward to Pang Kup "on February 28 while clansman at
Rodrigues is a very able officer, he was our first Company. Sergeant Major, he was the first to be com-
the ship Hong Peng was at sea between Hong Kong and Singapore. Mr. T. Murphy AS.P., prosecuted
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W, da Roza, T. B. Wilson, F. L. Sil-missioned and be is the first Por- I wish to thank you for coming and the defendant was not legally defendant said that he had ao-
va, A. C. Botelbo, F. Stafford Smith, W. H. Edmonds, J. O. Re- medios, W, F. Arndt, F. J. Figueire do and Dr. J. W. Harnas.
After an excellent dinner the toasts of E.M. The King and the President of Portugal were drunk. Company Commander's Speech In addressing the
gathering. Capt. S. Jarvis the Company Com- mander in the course of his speech said.
.....
tuguese officer of the company to attain the rank of Captain.
I wish to congratulate Mr. Botel ho on his promotion to the com- missined ranks Mr. Botelho is one of our keeñest members. It
we pray here this evening and that you may have a very plea- sant voyage and that you may have a long life, peace and hap piness for many years to come.
When I leave Kong
represented.
In outlining the case Mr. Murphy said that the defendant was one of over 200 emigrants travelling on the ship. He was amongst those. accommodated over No. 2 hatch and was travelling with his wife.
Deceased was travelling with his
sister-in-law and occupied the space next to the defendant's, both having boarded the boat at Swatow which left on February 26, and ar- riving here on the 27,
MURDER TRIAL CONCLUDES
THREE MEN COMMITTED Chan Ho, Ho Wing and Ewok Kan Kei charged with the murder of Chan Tai Lai on board a junk at Castle Peak on January 15 with others not in custody, were yester- day committed to take their trial at the next Criminal Sessiori by Mr. A. W. G. H. Grantham at the Kowloon Magistracy.
The Moulara repiled and said has been very seldom that "a Brethren, I wish to thank you parade either compulsory or volun- for the kind reception which you tary has been held without his behave accorded me this afternoon ing present.
Words cannot describe the feeling and appreciation which I have in my heart. Kong I will always remember this reception and will pray to Allah
Nothing happened on the voyage that in His Merciful Guldance, He
and on February 28 when the boat will give the Muslims greater un was on passage to Singapore de-
was supposed ceased
Mr. W. J. Lockhart Smith pro- to have ity here, and work for the Pro- gress of Islam.The Religion of
the touched
defendant's wife's secuted while the defendants were hand. This Peace.
was brought to his not represented. After tes the Moulana gave a notice but nothing happened...
Identification Held Mr. T. Murphy A.S.P.. gave very interesting and comprehen- sive lecture on Islam.
Change of Command This year has seen a change in command of the Corps. Colonel Bird after many years of hard work has handel on the torch to Colonel Dowbiggin who appears amongst us to-might as our com- mandant.
The Moulana is a descendant of Syed Abdul Kadir 1Jaflani Al- Hasani. He was born in Damas cus, and was educated at the Al- Ashar University, Cairo..
Deceased Picked Up.
On the morning of February 28 evidence regarding the identifica- at about 6 am, deceased was said tions held. On February 2 at the Leung Kam to have received injuries which Kowloon Hospital
identined the first accused as be- rendered him unconscious.
her who forced was seen Defendant
to standing the robber over him with a piece of firewood. husband into the hold and struck. Defendant was seized and detained him with a revolver. Chan Koi and Leung Ho were unable to and subsequently brought back to
Identify anybody. Hong Kong.
Medical Evidence
At another parade at Central
Dr. G. V. A. Grifith stated that Police Station on February 3 the he performed a post mortem ex-second and third defendants were on the deceased- on picked out by Leung Kam as the
It has been usual to thunder out some heart-stirring appeal for re- cruits but in my absence a cam- paign during the summer increas- ed our numbers from 92 to 131. Whether I can feel that my appeal
The only apparent difference, last year bore this frult or whether some more beguiling tongue at a however, is that the badges of rank. later date was responsible I don't and the seating accommodation know. (Laughter.)
are changed, as old soldiers never Actually this
have die and Colonel Bird is present as year We shown a complete reversal of form usual. We could not have a hap- since whereas in the past we could pler proof of his constant interest athletic in us: Colonel Dowbiggin needs no always point to Qu
He has achievements this year we point introduction from me.
In the course of his" tour. the with pride to our recruiting and continually shown his keen in- shooting successée. We are glad terest and ungradingly helped us Moulana has visited Hyderabad to know that they could not deal when as President of Regimental and Decars and was given a spec- with us in the water-presumably Institutes, we have requested hisial audience by the ruler of Nizam, they need some spirit with it and assistance. His keenness and de- who, having sattened himself of at the Aquatic Sports we won the sire to see the Corps shining in the Moularia's good work for the
amination Cup which appears to come to us all fields of work, sport and social cause of Islam, granted him a life with monotonous regularity. (Ap-activity are an inspiration to us perision from the State treasury.
March 1 and described the akull as all and we can safely say to our-
The Moulana also visited Pen-being notably weak. Internally plause.)
selves, we have not lost Colonel ang," the Malay States and Singa-the skull showed a large fracture Shooting Record In our shooting, too, we have a Bird but we have gained Colonel pore, and at Singapore gave &
over a cavity running from side to series of lectures on the religion side. There were no external in- record this training season which, Dowbiggin.
Our thanks are I think, could hardly be bettered.
due to those of Islam.
juries. The cause of death The Interport Cup competed for arms, and particularly to the
shock and hemorrhage following between this company and the officials of those undertakings who
upon fracture of the skull. Portuguese Company of the Shang- did such good service in stimulat-
After further evidence was given bal Volunteer Corps was won bying recruiting this and in keeping
the case was adjourned, ys. There is a gentleman's agree- our attendances up to the mark. ment between the two companies This personal influence carries whereby We Bre In different great weight with the type of months owing to the variation in youngster we want and I am going weather conditions. We fired in to close with the statement that February and had an anxious wait we hope for continued support as until, April, when, Shanghat failed we cannot say that our recruiting to retain the trophy gained by work is finished until every Por- tuguese lad of military age has them in the previous year.
either served for at least three years or is undergoing traming. (Applause.)
At the Corps Rifle Meeting at Easter the company achieved what must be the unique distinction of carrying off all the individual prizes for musketry, comprising The Corps Championship won by L/Sergt. Cruz 113 out of 128, The Musketry Competition won by the Late Private A. M. Rocha 2 out of 80, The Officers Prize won by Lieut. Bilva and The Tyro Com- petition won by Corp. Nanes.
During the training Corpl. J. D. Remedios, No. 11 Platoon won the distinction of the Special Marks man's Badge, the Rife and Star as the best musketry shot of the company and Pte. AC. Xavier won the Special L. G. Badge Lewis Gun and Star, as the best Lewis Gun- ner with a possible score which he has achieved two years in succes- sion.
Our recruits turned out to be of good material and 80 per cent them passed out very quickly in deed.
Attendances at parades continue to be very gratifying and in camp. | excluding: exemptions from one cause or another we had 100 per cent, attendance,
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R.A.F. EXPERTS ARRIVE
Routine Tour Of Inspection
1
POSSESSION OF ARMS
Was
man who sicered the boat and the man who pressed the hatch down. on their höld, Chán Kol Identified. the second and third defendants. who were seen on Ho Wing's boat. Leung Ho picked out the third as being the man who was on board. during the attack...
Evidence was then given by Ng Sai Lo and Sin Kau to the effect that on January 14 and 15 the defendants were seen in company with others walking near Castle Feak.".
Tang Hing Cheung, a 11-year- old Chinese, charged before Mr. The case having closed, the three- EL Wynne-Jones for the posses- deferidants reserved their state- sion of two "revolvers and five ments for the Supreme Court: rounds of ammunition, at Central Magistracy" yesterday, was com- misted to stand, his trial at the Centrál 'Magistracy yesterday, the next Criminal Sessions.
case in which nine Chinese were
Before Mr
Wynne-Jones at
A denial that either the equip- It was stated that on February charged with having murdered a ment or `personnel of the Royal 2 at about '6.30 sm defendant man named Wang Fuk at 10B- Air Force in the Far East would disembarked from the SS. “Kwong Chan Iu Wa village, on February be expanded was made by Air Tung" Commodore W. L. Welsh, D.P.C. Defendant was carrying a rattan when Detective Inspector A. H. at the Yuen On Wharf. 13 last, came to an abrupt end AFC, when interviewed by Press bag in one hand and in the other Elston told the Court that the men on his arrival here yesterday a string bag containing two pump police had no evidence to offer." morning by the ss. Cathay Com-kins. A Chinese Revenue officer Mr. Lẹo d'Almada, Br.. who re-
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Commandant's Hope. Colonel Dowbiggin congratulated the Portuguese Company on the success of their past year's work. He expressed the hope that the strength of the Company would reach 300 before the year is out.
modore Welsh added that his visit searched the bag, but could find presented all the defendants, He mentioned, amid applause, was merely a tour of inspection nothing unlawful. The Revenue formally applied to his Worship to that he had written to the General and it possessed no special sigal-officer asked defendant what the discharge them. Officer Commanding recommend Acance. It is possible, however, pumpkins were for, and defendant His Worship accordingly dis- ing the promotion of 2/Lt. Sequeira that permanent sheds and build replied they were for his mother. charged the defendants. to the rank of Lieutenant.
ings"will be built at Kal Tak aero- When the Revenue officer noticed Captain Rodrigues in a short drome in place of the temporary that the pumpkins had been cut, On charges of dumping rubbish speech, stated that with the pre-establishments at present existing his suspicions were aroused and he in Kennedy Road, two servants of sence of Col. Harrison it was the
informed Revenue Officer Major, Dr. Li Shu Fan were fined $10 and first occasion” on which they had
there, espe
Accompanying Air-Commodore who inspected the pumpkins. $5 respectively by Mr. Wynne- had the pleasure of the company Welsh are Air-Commodore S. W. R. O. Major asked defendant Jones at Central Magistracy yes- of a General Star Oncer (D) at
Smith, Squadron-Leader Grout, I what were the pumpkins for and terday. their annual dinner.
Col. J. F. Turner, and Flight- defendant gave the same reply. Defendants were Chan Wo, 42, Lieutenant. Bladen.
Then R. O. Major cut open one of cook, and Chan Cho, 22, assistant a revolver. He brought the defen was that they dumped a quantity the pumpkins and found parts of cook, and the charge against them
dant and the pumpkins to the of rubbish in Kennedy Road, near Revenue Office where he opened the public latrine, at 8 p.m. yester- the other pumpkin and found also day,
Dr. Graca Ozofio thanked the hosts on behalf of the guests and said that as President of the Club Kong until Tuesday, when they will The party will remale in Hong Lusitans he would welcome mem-return to Singapore by the ss. ters of the Portuguese Company to the Club at any time.
Colonel Harrison said that Major-General Borrett was unable
Aenean
parts of a revolver and five rounds.
to attend, owing to a previous en- the war of the future would either of ammunition R. O. Major, sent Ragement. The Portuguese Com- be won or lost."
8 dance
Sepoy Twart, the prin-
the dinner there was
"being sup
the Chinese officer with a chit and cipal witness at the court martial adar defendant to Central Police Station for where defendant was kept in -custody
charges
***. It is very creditable, I think that pany, he added, was of value to
so many of our members do far the Volunteer organisation. more than the obligations imposed He mentioned that within the by Mickey's Melody Ma on them by the Volunteer Ordi- | past twelve months the "grest | dance lanted till the small hobra nance; only by their keenness and ones of the British Army had of the morning. “esprit-de-torps can any real met in England to discuss
work be done. *** Our discipline continues to im- "prove" and – in view of the com-
hether they should or should not have Infantry and they”
to the conclusion, that “by infantry alone. biggin.
as won by membe Company during the also presented by Miss Dow
Gorgeant Scott giving evidence aid that the parts of the TETON
he has been
hi, rigorous im
the sare