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NULLAH
TRAGEDY
INQUEST Typhoon Incident Recalled
SEVEN BOYS DROWNED
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Opening an inquest into the death of one of a party of eight boys who were caught in the nul- lah at Babington Path. Mr. E Himsworth, who sht as Coroner at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, jald:
This enquiry is into the death of Ho So Hing, who was one of a party of eight toys who were washed away in a nullah during the typhoon of September 18."
Although seven boys were lost on that occasion, of which the bodies of five have been recovered. i is only proposed to hold an en- quiry into the death of Ho So Hing. since the circumstances at- others tending the death of the "are substantially the same.”
No Jury was called, The arst witness called was Lam Chin, 23, who stated that he way walking along the hillside when he saw the party of eight youngsters.
He knew Ave of them, Ho So Hing. Tai Kong. Ah Kong. Kwal Yuk. and Wong Ting, who were picking snall-shells along the nul- lah.
TOOK SHELTER
When rain began to fall. they all decided to take shelter in the nullah underneath the road, where It was enclosed.
After being sheltered for about twenty minutes. a terrific volume of water began to come down the nullah with the result that they were all swept away.
Lam was fortunate enough to grab a branch as he was carried
HONG KONG DAILY 'PRESS. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1936.
H. K. GRADUATES' PAWNED WATCH
SUCCESSES
Donald Anderson Gets Law Degree
The following is a list of sue- cesses gained by graduates of the Hong Kong University:
Miss Irene Ho Tung, B.A (Hong Kong has been awarded by the University of London, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, her sub- Ject being Education.
REDEEMED AT HALF PRICE
Woman Stole Because She Wanted Food
SEEN TO LEAVE PREMISES
Fun Kam Ping's husband was in
Mr. Donald Anderson, B.A. (Honggol, and she did not have money to buy food. So she entered the Kong has been awarded by the
Chan Yiu Tsang, London University the degree of apartment of
school teacher, of 53, Shantung Bachelor of Laws.
Street first floor and stole a metal watch and chain, on which was a jade talisman fountain pen, and $1.50 in currency.
Mr. 8. B. Ahmed. M. Sc. Eng. Hong Kong and Mr. Erle Wong Tape, B. Sc. Eng. (Hong Kong) nuve passed all the examinations qualifying for the Associatę Mem- bership of the Instituton or Civil Engineers. Mr. Ahmed was top of the list of the successful candidates at the Final Examination.
Mr. Gan Kee Foon, B. S. Eng. (Hong Kong has secured the Diploma of the imperial College of selence and Technology (Univer- sity of London).
Mr. H. C. Ku, M.B., B.S. (Hong Kong) has been elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh).
This happened on September 13. and it was not until September 19, that she was apprehended as she was seen ascending the stairs of 53, Shantung Street.
A pawn ticket relating to the watch was found on her premises. was' re- and the fauntal pen covered.
Insp. B. Shannon stated that the complainant had the doors of his apartment wide open all of the time.
The Magistrate, Mr. Q. A. A Mr. W. J. C. Fletcher. B.Sc. Eng. Macfadyen, sentenced her to six won the Parsons wecks' imprisonment, and informed Hong Kong) Memorial Prize which is open to the complainant that he could re-
C. A deem the watch for half-price. Apprentices with Messrs. Parsons and Co. Ltd.. Newcastle- or-Tyne.
Intimation has also been re- ceived that five of last year's gra duates in Engineering have been placed in the Honours Glans by the London Assessors.
B.Sc. (1st Class Honours)-Mr. Eeng Tze Pel.
B. Sc. (2nd Class Honours)-Mr. Ho Shu Lai. Mr. Ng Shu HD, Mĩ. Henry Fau, Mr. Wang Cho Tong,
along with the force of the water. BAG SNATCHING
This was about a hundred yards from where they had first sought shelter, and he remained there for half an hour but could not see any of the others,
When the water had subsided, he crawled out and asked for ald at a neighbouring garden, and then returned home. He did not report the incident to the police.
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SURVIVOR'S STERY Wong Tin, 15, one of the sur vivors of the tragedy, deposed that he resided at 3. Yeung Shing Lane, and that on September 18, he went with eight other boys tu the hillside near Babington Path to pick small-shells. Of the eight. he only knew by name: Ah" Yuk. Mong Kel. Tal Kong. Ah Kwai. and one. "Tso Yau Chal.' because he was a left hander. Laugther. Deciding to seek shelter, in the nullah "because of the rain they were all swept down it when an avalanche of water descended on them.
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He clung to a drainage pipe. ..His eyes were closed, and his headi
was between his arms.
BODY RECOVERED Sergt. C. Medley deposed that he was on harbour.patrol duty on September 19 when he picked up the decomposed body of a young -Chinese male.
He found no marks of violence on the body and took the remains to the Kowloon Public Mortuary. Det.-Sergt. J. S. Riddell stated that on September 18 at 3.15 pm. he was on patrol duty at High Street when he heard that "a number of boys have been washed down the nullah, at Babington. Path."
A large crowd had collected at the scene, and he went up to the Upper Level Police Station, where he reported to the Inspector on duty.
HEIGHT OF WATER 1 Walking along the side of the nullah vitness found no signs of the boys who had been swept away, although he searched the whole length of the nullah.
IN BOWEN RD.
Thief Returns To
Scene
COURT SENTENCE DEFERRED
Defendant had received. $2.50 for the pawning of the watch, and the pawnbroker 'told his Worship that he was not at all curious that she had a watch of that description to pawn, as he had her address at the time,
WHEN FRIENDS
FALL OUT
Incident In Opium Divan
Law Man and Chan Kam spent the night in an opium divan at 136, Keelung Street ground floor. Awakening at 6 a.m. the next morning, Chan found that Law had gone, and that '90 cents that he had in his pocket "the night prev ously, had also disappeared..
of the money.
He suspected Law, and went in search of him, and found him that night at a man jongg party. Returning to the scene, of his
• Hls aggressiveness frightened crime after a lapse pl, four days Law, who immediately pald him 25 and a chance meeting with his
However, Chan was not cents. v.ctim. led to the arrest o! The
sat'sfled. and demanded the rest Yik. 32, who was brought before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Police Court yesterday charged with larceny from the person of Stu Wa-king, concubine, of handtag containing a gold wrist watch and 36.00, while she was walking in Bowen Road on Sep-fadyer, tember 15,
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Defendant admitted guilt. Inspector S." Logar stated that on September 15 about 12:15 p.m." the complainant and her servant were walking akng Bowen Road when the defendant and another man came up from behind. They passed on either side. The defen- dant passed the complainant and when a few steps ahead, turned and snatched her bag from under Both men ran, but the her arra servant caught the one man, who struggled and escaped. "
At 8.20 am. on September 19, the complainant and her grand- son, Ho Bhul Kee: 20, were walk- ing In Bowen Road and when
near the scene of the robbery, the complainant saw and recognised the defendant. He was arrested by the grandson On the way to the Police Station, defendant ad- mitted pawning the watch for $7. The total value of the articles stolen
$41.10. Was
of this sum $33.80 had been recovered.
Defendant said that he could not raise #14 amends and
was sentenced to four weeks' imprison- ment in 'default He was also re- manded for 24 hours for medical
Three bodies were later found in examination. the harbour.
The height of the water in the rullah was between 18 inches and two feet deep, and the sides were *very slippery.
Owing to the absence of Dr. G. Henry on leave, the hearing was adjourned until to-day at 12.30 p.m.
STUDYING MILITARY
JOY RIDER.FINED
Law contrived to procure an- other Afty cents, but Chan was stlll dissatisfied, and took him to the Yaumatl Police Station.
Det-Sergt. Forrest informed ne magistrate, Mr. Q. A. A. Mac-
that there had been numerous similar occurrences, and his Worship sentenced the defen- dant to three weeks' imprison- ment.
HOLES CUT IN RICE SACKS
System Of Theft On Ship
STREET COOLIE FINED
Chan Pul. 40, street coolie, Fan Mui, 39, mistress of a cargo boat, 40, mistress, of and Chan Pat another cargo boat, were brought before Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday to answer three charges.
Chan Pui
was charged with: opening rice sacks with a hook, so that the other two defendants could sweep up the slee for their own use.
Mr. A. Coleman, third engineer of the 3.5 Kwangtung, stated that at 9.20 am on September 18, he saw the first defendant from his messroom, making large holes in rice sacks with his hook.
Defendant was arrested and de- tained, and when the police ag was hoisted it was answered Sergt. Scott.
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Mr. Coleman informed the mate. Mr. W. "R. Kermode, of what had happened.
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It appears that the second and third defendants were employed by two different shops to cook rice for the fokls who worked on the steamer,
Between 20 and 30 pounds of rice were given to each of them dally for this purpose.
Both employers gave evidence to the effect that the rice found on the cargo boats was the same not as that given to them. and that which had been taken from the s.5. Kwangtung.
The large amount of rice found on those cargo boats could only not mean that the women had used up the daily rations, and Mr. Himsworth discharged them both. First defendant was fined $10 or one month's guol
H. K. POLICE RESERVES
(Orders by the Hon. Mr. T. H. King,”
Inspector General of Police]
H. K. REEL CLUB
MEETING
Favourable Comment By Chairman
ALTERATION TO. A RULE
The healthy state of affairs existing in the Hong Kong Reel Club which is run under the of the St Andrew's auspices Society, was favourably comment- ed upon by the retiring Chairman. Mr. W. Robertson at the tenth annual general meeting of mem- bers which was held yesterday at the Helena May Institute.
It Was stated that the total funds on hand was 3790.62.
Mr. T. P. Saunderson (Hon. Secretary) stated that the Club would commence its first practice following the meeting, and would continue to hold practice meetings every Monday from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. at the Helena May Institute until November 23. making ten practices in al
New members dearing to join. must be introduced by a former or present member or a member of the St. Andrew's Society.
Following a proposal by Mr. Robertson that rule 17 be altered, it was carried unanimously that the entrance fee of $2 be abolish- ed and that the only payment necessary in future. be the annual fee at $5.
CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH
The Chairman, presenting the report, said:-Ladies and Gentle- mea,-We have pleasure in pre- senting to you the Report and Statement of Accounts for the year 1935-36 from which It will be observed that the finances of the Cub continue to be in a satisfac- tory position, the total funds on hand as at 31st July, 1938 being $190.62.
During the year, 9 members re- signed from the Club and the names of 17 members have been written of the membership roll, while 33 new members have joined and 4 old members rejoined the 124. Club membership is now Members having friends who wish to join are invited to fill in. en-` trance forms and send them in to the Hon. Secretary.
CHINESE COMPANY' Promotions: Police Sergeant R33 Lau Shiu Chuen is promoted to the Tenk of Sub-Inspector from August | 8.
A successful and very enjoyable dance was held at the Peninsula Hote (Roof Garden) on November
1935, and
attended by
was
26. 1938 vice the late Sub-Inspector a large number o members and Ow Yeung Kin Heng. He will dis- friends. charge the duties of Equipment Officer as from September 18, 1936. Lance-Sergt. R1 William K. 8. Mok is promoted to rank of Ser- geant vice Police Sergeant R33 Lau Shu Chuen promoted, as from August 26, 1936.
Lance Sergeant R39 Tso Huk On is promoted to rank of Sergeant as frem August 28. 1938 and will carry out the duties, as Assistant Equip- ment Officer from September 18. '1938.
Appointment: Lance-Sergt. R53 Hen Tan Lam to take charge of
COUNTERFEIT No. 3 Squad vice Lance-Bergeant
COINS
Unemployed Sent
To Prison
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Possession Hong Kong ten cents pieces “was alleged against an unemployed. Chol Fun, on arraignment before the Chief Justice, Bir Atholl Mac- Gregor, at the Criminal Sessions yesterday.
of 343 cowiterfelt
The prisoner pleaded that he picked up the coins.
R17 William K. 8. Mok promoted from August 26, 1936.
Training Course (Part I):-- There will be a revolver course for Tuesday, Chinese Company on September 22 at 17.15 hours at the Kennedy Road Range under Police Bergeant A210 Perkins, The un- dermentioned members will attend:"
Police Sergeant 146 Thomas Yip.
Lance Bergeant RIT Pun Hon Yin
Constables R10 Soong Chang Hin, R26 Ku chi shek, R32 Yeung Po Kan. R38 Henry Wong. R41 Yeung hiu Chung. R35 Lee Kai Sun, RT Leung Kang Hing, R51 Cheng Ching Lam, R54 Shek Pul Tim. R55 Wong Yuk Pul, R6 Tang Man Tsol, R74 Albert W. L. Chong. R91 Waij Hn Shing, and 96 Edward Peter Ho.
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Drill Parade:-A Drill Parade will take place at No. 2 Police Station on Wednesday, September 23 at 17.30 hours under Sub-Inspr Hunt All men, except recruits should attend. Dress-Mufti,
In the absence of Pipe Major Mackie on leave. Acding Pipe Major Riach k ndly took over the Instruction; Instruction was given in the usual dances and in addi- Willow was re- tion. Strip the Introduced, proving very popular. The Accounts have been audited by Mesan, W. L Alexander and D. Black to whom our thanks are · due.
OFFICIALS ELECTED
The following were the officers elected for the ensuing 'year:- * President: W. Roberson.
Vice-Presidents: Miss J. Dalzel and Mr. W. L. Alexander,
Hon. Secretary: T. P. Saunder- Son
Treasurer: A. McKellar, Committee: Miss C. Ferguson, Miss F. Stevenson, Miss E. Thom- son, Mr. D. L. Froghet, Mr. G. A. Stewart and Mr. W. R. Forsyth.
ST. JOHN'S. CATHEDRAL WOMEN'S
GUILD
A meeting of the Women's Guild was held at St. John's Cathedral Hall yesterday. These meetings are held every first and third Mon- day of each month. The members have sewing and knitting. talks on Interesting Games are played..
and .subjecia
The President, Lady Caldecott, wife of His Excellency the Gor. ernor, was unable to attend yes. terday's meeting.
There are 70 members In, the Guild and they are always glad to welcome new members ;
Rev. H. W. Baines will give s talk on every first Monday of the
INDIAN COMPANY Training Course (Part I)—The undermentioned members will at- tend Indian Company Headquarmont.n ters on Tuesday, September 22, st 17.30 hours for, Part II of Training Course:-
The jury empanelled comprised the following:--Messra. M. F. Key (foreman), D. F. Kilby, H E Fel- big, J. Khan. Mak Shu Ping, Chan Siu Hong and Ng Ching Kwong.
The Assistant Crown Solicitor Mr. Abbott, stated that there were four aspects to the case, namely, the coins were bad; the accused had possession of them; "accused knew they were bad; and he intend- ed io utter them. No person, said Without a licence and for taking Mr. Abbott, would go around with joy rides in another man's cat, nearly $35 worth of ten cents Chan Kam-fal was sentenced to piece in his possession. if he were fines totaling $30 or six weeks by not going to attempt to pass them Mr. W. Schofield at the Central off.. Even assuming the accused Court yesterday. The charges were was not actually the one to pass driving a car without a valid them off but was taking them to
FLYING SQUAD licence, and driving it without the another person to do so the ac-
Instructional Patrol:-Thein owner's permission. Mr. Troj cused was equally guilty,
The accused was arrested after Training Course (Part II)structional patrol for members of Wing Fook, building contractor, was the complainant.
he ha disembarked from the The undermentioned members will the Flying Squad will take place Inspector 8. Logan stated that į river steamer Tti Shan. Wheri ap- attend Indian Company Headquar on Friday, September 25, 1938. the | proached by a Chinese revenue ters on Wednesday, September 23 Members will parade at Central: the defendant was met by complainant as he (defendant) officer he ran and dropped the at. 17.30 hours for Part II of Police Station at 17.15 hours was returning from a trip. There parcel. He was caught by an In-Training Course:-- was no damage done to the car dian watchman,
METHODS Among the passengers aboard the President Taft which arrived from Manila yesterday en route to Seattle was "Lieut. Kriangkral, of the Blanese Army. He is touring the world in order to study various It was believed that defendant "military méthods. He is on his had committed a similar öffence
before. way to Kobe.
Constables: R238 M. B. Dillon, R201 8. L. Bux, R213'S. E. Hussan, 9216 Abdullah Shah. R258 Sher Ahmed Khan, R228. A.. R. Razack, and R225 Kasim AIL (1.
Oppal. R206 Mohamed All Oppal, R297 Karam Khan, R268 M. S. Vedi, R293 Jafar Mohamed and R256 Sher Ahmed Khan."
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