GIFTS
in good taste. and well received,
Christmas Presents this Year are being selected on the "something useful' rather than merely ornamental principle.
An excellent opportunity is offered by " Powells" ‚ for you to select an appreciative gift.
These you can select with the greatest confi. dence they will not only fill the requirements of being sensible and useful, but will be appreciated for their smartness and high standard of quality.
Appended are a few suggestions, there are many more and we shall be pleased to help you make your selection. Ties, Gloves, Slippers, Waistcoats, Pull- overs and Sweaters, Bocks; Golf Hose, Dressing Gowns, Bath Gowns, Handkerchiefs, Ties and Hand- kerchiefs to match, Travelling Rugs, Shirts and Pyjamas, Scarves, Walking Sticks and Umbrellas, Brace Sets, Buit and Attache cases.
Wm. POWELL, Ltd. Hong Kong Stock Exchange-Ice House Street.
THE STORE WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 6 O'ULOCK.
MECCANO
BOYS! BUILD LIKE REAL ENGINEERS
Meccano Models work exactly as their prototypes in real life.
That in the fascination and delight of Meccano. There is no need to pretend of make- believe for Meccano is real engineering in miniature. It is the finest hobby in the world for boys.
AEROPLANE & MOTOR CAR OUTFITS
The Aerupinna Con structor Outfits contain a range of aeroplane parts by moens of which boya CAN build their own Aeroplanes quite easily. The motor car models that can be built with the Motor Car Con- structor Outfits are perfect examples of miniature automobila construction.
YES! You can match
your knitted sweater, hat and scarf with a fabric - if you make them all with "Viyella" Knittings the yarns that match.
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Viyella Thirty-Six
"Viyella Thirty-Six" is woven from the same yarn as "Viyella" Koittings and dyed in the same dyes. It's good for sports clothes -in tartans, plaids, checks and plain shades!. 36 inches wide,
Ideally suitable for Winter and Home Leave Frocks.
Ter, it washes
Vivella
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1936.
SNATCHED
BANGLE FROM
CHILD'S WRIST
Unemployed To Be
Whipped
Wong Chan. 17. unemployed. charged with the larceny of a gold. bangla from, a child was sentenced
to three months imprisonment with 12 strokes of the case, by Mr. W. Schofield on Saturday at the Central Magistracy. After serving his sentence Wong is to be sent out of the Colony.
The defendant said that he had no mother and father and that he looked after himself, N.
Giving the facts of the case, in- 'spector 8. Logan said that on De- cember 16, complainant, Ko Tal, 45, of 145 O'Brien, Road; was carry- ing her child on her back when the accused came behind her 'and snatched the gold bangle from the child's wrist. She saw the defen dant run and pass the bangle toj another man.
Constable C350, who was in the vicinity, heard the commotion and chased and caught the defendant. The gold bangle was valued at $10, The defendant · admitted the
theft.
OLD OFFENDER GAOLED
"I Am Always A Kind Person"
14 Hong Wing, 34, unemployed,
was brought before Mr. W. Scho- feld at the Central Magistracy on Saturday for the larceny or a fountain pen, valued at $30, from Wong Tak. at Queen's Road West near Chung San Street Easton Friday.
Sergent W. L. Clarke said that the defendant saw the pen stick- Ing out of the complainant's pocket and took it...
The accused was convicted four times previously for larceny from
a persuri.
Defendant: I asked for a licence
ONE METHOD OF LOCAL ESTATES
GETTING GOLD
Get Rich Quick Idea Leads Man To Gaol
Chan Hung and a get-rich-quick idea, but it didn't work out just right"
When he was searched by a con- stable early on Filday morning there was found in his possession
quantity of gold dust which, Chan admitted, had been scraped off sign-boards on Queen's Road and Hollywood Road
A solution of caustic soda, was also found on his person, and he was forthwith taken to the Cen- tral Police station and charged with the crime.
Appearing before Mr. K. Keen at the Central Magistracy on Sa- turday he was sentenced to three months hard labour.
DELIVERY-MAN
SENTENCED FOR
ROBBERY
Admitted Daily Thefts. From Hotel
Leung Ki, 20, frült stall foki of Tein-sha-tsui market was brought before Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy on Baturday, for stealing 8. pounds of butter trom the Feninsula Hotel.
Detective Sergeant Hutchinson said that defendant was told to deliver fruits to the Hotel daily. At 11 a.m. defendant was searched by the Indian watchman after he he had delivered the fruit, and found four pounds of butter in the basket.
He was then taken to the Water Police Station where he was sear- ched again, and another 2 lbs were found on his person.
Defendant confessed that he had been doing this constantly when he delivered the fruit in the morning.
Local estate amounting to $5,700. was leti by the late Mr. Cheung Pul-tsun, aling "Charles Kent," solicitor's clerk, formerly of 29 Wyndham Street, second floor, who' died on May 29, last. Letters of administration to the estate have been granted to the widow. Cheung Lo-shi.
The late Mr. George Hallett Madden, who died at the War Memorial Nursing Home on July Blast, "left local estate valued at
$20,800. Frobate of will has been
anted to the deceased's widow, Mrs. Mary Harinah Madden
ANNUAL DANCE.
The Royal Engineers' Bergeants', Mess Annual Dance will be held in the Garrison Lecture Hall on December 31 at 8.30° ̈p.m. The band of HM.S. Hermes, by kind" permission, will supply the music.
KAIPING COAL
HOME, FACTORY AND BUNKERS
FOR ALL PURPOSES
دياد
POWER HOUSE,
TUGS &
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THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION. 75 HeadOnce:FIERTSIE.
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He was fined $5 or two weeks in gaol.
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to hawk but I could not get one. HANDBAGS SNATCHED I stole the pen because I wanted some money to pay passage for my mother to the village. She is
and I am always a kind person.
His Worship imposed six months' imprisonment
STOLE TIME!
Appearing before Mr. W. Seno- field at the Central Magistracy on Saturday for the larceny of a wrist watch, Wong Chu, 37 un- employed, was bound over.
Sub-Inspector R.R. McEwen said that the complainant was a black- smith and had left his coat hang- ing on the wall. When the de- fendant, walked by the shop, it Was alleged that he took the watch from the pocket. Ten minutes later a detective arrested the defendant on suspicion. watch was recovered."
The
THEFT OF OVERCOAT
For Tin, 21, unemployed, appear- ed before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magistracy on Saturday accused of the theft of a woollen overcoat from. 34, Ship Street, belonging to Lau Ching, married
woman.
Lum Woo. 137. unemployed. charged with snatching a hand-, bag, appeared before Mr. K. Keen at the Central Magistracy on Saturday. It was stated that the complainant, Chan 61 Yu, married woman; was walking id Queen's Road Central when the defendant came from behind and snatched the bag from under her arm The bag contained $13 Hong Kỏng. money and $1280 in Chinese
currency.
The defendant was remianded for medical examination
ANOTHER CASE.
L KWRIL 29, unemployed., was brought before Mr. K. Keen 'at the Central Magistracy on Satur- day for the larceny of a handbag from Look Lu, Mul, of 1; Shelley Street:
The complainant was walking along New Street when the defendant approached from behind and snatched the bag which she held under her arm. The bag contained 328
The defendant WEA also re- manded for medical examination.
FIREWORKS
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It is notined that His Excellency the Governor has given permission tor fireworks, not being unlawful Inspecter 8, Logan stated that fireworks, to be kindled, discharged
the the defendant, seeing that or let off in a lawful manner with-, complainant was absent from her In the Colony, between 11:45 pm. premises, went in and took the on the December 31, 1936, and 12.15 overcoat. The value of the coatam on January 1, 1937. was $5, but it was pawned by the defendant for $3.50.
Defendant: I had no money o go back to the village, so I had to steal.
His Worship: Can you get $3.507-Yes, from my mother.
The case was remainded for 48 hours, to give the defendant time to obtain the money.
ONTHLY TICKET
TRANSFERRED
Offender Fined
Lul Sam Nam. 36, shop manager, appeared before Mr. Q. A. A. Mac- fadyen, at the Kowloon Magistracy
SUPREME COURT VACATION
The omces of the Supreme Court wit be open daily from 10 am to 1 p.m. during the Christmas Vaca-. Non, except on public and general holidays, when the offices will be entirely closed. The Christmas Vacation begins on December 24, 1938, and terminates on Januszy 1, 1937, (both daya inclusive).
on Friday, December 18 for trans- charged on Saturday when the
ferring or selling his Yaumat! Ferry monthly ticket to his bro- ther, Lul Tak Bam, who attempted to use the same to cross the ferry on the same day.
First defendant said that he
OPIUM POSSESSION
Kum Cnol, woman; was dia-
appeared before Mr. K Keen at the Central Magistracy because a man, Mul Chol, who was in Court took the blame for the possession of 13 taels of Illicit opium, Muf Chof, was fined $200 with the
left his ticket with his brother be alternative of four months In-
cause he went to the country for prisonment,
a few days
MR Mr. FL. Zimmern appeared for He was fined 35 and his brother the woman while R.O. Grimmitt
prosecuted.
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GIFTS EVERY WOMAN LOVES
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Handbags, Perfumes, Gloves, Hosiery, Compacts, Diamond-rings, Manicure sets, Scarves, Sweets, GIFTS EVERY MAN LIKES... and remembers,
Ties, Gloves, Watches, Cigarette cases, 5-in-one Hairdressing kit, Belts, Shirts 2 Cameras, Silk robes, Stockings.
GIFTS EVERY CHILD DREAMSITOFII Toys, Baby autos, Dolls, Masks, Aero- planes, Trains, Soldiers, Forts. Tanks, Bricks
HUGE REDUCTIONS IN CHRISTMAS CARDS AND CALENDARS
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