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No. 24488. NANG###KIÐ ́ET HONG KONG, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1937. #D ILAƑ***** Price
Great Loss To Portuguese
Community
Death Of Dr. F.M.G. Ozorio
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LARGE ATTENDANCE AT FUNERAL
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The Portuguese community of Hong Kong has suffered a severe
THREE HUNDRED loss in the death of one of its most
KILLED
Ghastly Scenes At Theatre Fire "
Tokyo, Feb. 14.
It is reported from Antung in Manchukuo that, a severe fire oc- curred the Mancau heatre ta that city on Saturday evening. It is believed that three hundred persons were killed, mostly women and children.
The theatre, a large timber and plaster building, was crammed with 1.500 people when suddenly Are
burst out near the rear of the stake and spread with lightning rapidity along the Almay wood- work of the roof and walls.
-A selling and "panic-stricken crowd of humanity scrambled 'for the meagre exits, the weakest be- ing trodden under foot.
The roof finally collapsed. bury, ing the shrieking victims, and ghastly scenes were witnessed for hour as relief parties nearly an worked feverishly to extricate the injured from the blowing debris.- Peuter.
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highis respected and popular member in the person of Dr. F. M. de Graca Ozorio, M.B., B.S., L.M.S. (Hong Kong) who passed away at the Kowloon Hospital on Saturday.
The funeral took place at the Roman Catholic Cemetery yester- day evening and was largely · at- tended; a profusion of floral tributes being laid on the grave.
The late Dr. Ozorlo, who was born in Hong Kong. but spent all his life here, and during that time he performed many important tasks of public service. His death will be an immeasurable loss to the poorer members of the Portuguese community, among whom the late doctor performed many charitable acts.
The late Dr. Ozorio had not been feeling well for some days, but on Saturday, his illness took a critical turn and he died, from heart failure, at the hospital within a few hours of his admission. He was only 45 years of age.
He leaves a widow, three daugh- ters. Ismeria. Maria and Desiree. and one son, Filoneno, to mourn him, and with them much sym- pathy will be felt.
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The Conquerors!
The Shanghal team which triumphed over Hong Kong in the Interport football match last Thursday,
Goering To Attend Coronation
Berlin, Feb, 12.
It is understood that General Hermann Goering will represent Chancellor Hitler at the Corona- tion in London. He will be leav- ing with his party some time early
in May for England.--
Heuter's Bulletin Service.
(Photo by King's Studio).
German Ambassador To Spain
Berlin, Feb. 12. General Faupel, formerly Charge d'Affaires for Germany with Ge- neral Francisco Franco's rebel Go- vernment, has now been elevated to the post of Ambassador to Spain.- Reuter.
First Public
Appearance
London, Feb. 13.
The original People's Palace, of which the foundation stone was Jaid by King. Edward VII-and which was formally opened by Queen Victoria, was burnt down in 1991. It has now been rebuilt on an enlarged scale..
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Football
Chinese Game Disappoints
South China Wins
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Fanling Races
Fine Finishes Seen
Diogenes Wine The 'National"
Death Of Mr.
A.H. Abbas
Former Secretary Of H.K. Club
It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of a well- known and respected member, of the Indian community in the per- Secretary of the Hong Kong Club, son of Mr. A. H. Abbas, formerly
which occurred yesterday morning at his residence in Wanchai Road,'
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Hong Kong Experiences Sudden Cold Snap
Steady
Fall In Temperature Yesterday Afternoon
DETAILED RECORDINGS
Hong Kong shivered yesterday when one of the coldest snaps was experienced this winter.
The presence of dull gray skies throughout yesterday and the absence of sunshine made it even colder outdoors.
On Friday, according to Royal Observatory recordings, the highest
The deceased had not been in the best of health for some years but he had only became seriously i open, air temperature was 65 de-
I about a year ago since which grees and the lowest 48. time he was confined to his home. He was 53 years of age.
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The late Mr. Abbas was educated
At 10 amL. on Saturday, the temperature was 52 degrees and at
4 p.m. 55. Yesterday afternoon, at
47.4 degrees.
MISSING CARS FOUND
Queen's College. On leaving p.m.. the Observatory recorded One Belonging To
school he took up the post of technical draughtsman in the Ba-
Temperature recordings for 10
Capt. Cragg, A.D.C.
Typically Fernary weather tea- A poor brand of football was tured the Clunese New Year Meet- served to soccer enthusiasts whong of the Fanling stunt and Race packed the Caroline Hill stadium to Cub which was held on tha witness the encounter between East Kwanti Kace Course yesterday. China and South China yesterday The temperature in the morning afternoon. The final score of 5 at Fanting was 42 degrees and Koals to 1 was' a fair indication of there was dittse improvement in the game which was vold of any the afternoon for, although the Interesting play, the crowds only rain held off, the sun was not able getting excited when Lee Wai-tung. to break through the beary clouds the South China idol, harassed the hanging overhead with the result opposing defence whenever he got that despite the many stoves that dangerously close to the East China. were placed all over the Members goal.
as well as the Public Enclosure, it was a bitterly cold business, watchgineering Office of the Naval Yard, a.m. and 4 p.m. respectively..since where he worked for three years | Sunday, February 7 have been as after which he left and "Joined | follows;--
Four motor cars, one of which Messrs. Brewer & Co. as an as- Sunday, 72, 71; Monday, 63, 63; was owned by Captain W. J. R. countant. He then joined the Tuesday, 60, 61; Wednesday, 65, 67; Cragg. A, D. C. to His Excellency Hong Kong Club working as an Thursday, 68 (4 p.m.); Friday, 61, the Governor, reported to the po assistant to the late Mr. Robert 65: Baturday, 52, 55: Yesterday, 48; lice as missing from various car Shewan, who was then honorary (6 a.m.) 47.4.
parks in the City, have all "been librarian of the Club, Soon after Hourly temperature recordings at found, according to a police re- he was promoted to librarian and the Royal Observatory yesterday | port. then to Assistant Secretary. Dur- from a.m. to 4 p.m. were as Capt. Cragg's car, No. 651, which ing his thirty Ave years' service in follows:-48.3: 48.1; 48.0; 48.0; 49.0; was reported stolen some time be- the Club he acted as Secretary on | 48.3; 48.8 (noon); 482; 48.2; 47.6;
tween 7.15 and 10.30 p.m. from the several occasions, Anally holding 47.4. degrees.
parking space outside the Hong that position for five years.
Kong Hotel on Saturday night.. was traced early yesterday morn Ing.
ing the races.
South China displayed superior play but their game was also af-. fected by the lethargle efforts of,
One compensation, however, was their opponents. One other say-
that the crowd of hardy people ing feature of the game was, per- who ventured aub in the very haps. the clowning of Wong Mee-arctic conditions were rewarded shun who was clearly playing to with some very fine
racing. the the gallery of the hundreds of
best result of the day being pro- South China supporters.
vided by the ladies when Mrs. beat Miss Lole Ackroyd-Hunt. Fearon in The Diana Cup, a race
over the Country Course.
Lee Wal-tong forced the pace in the second session of the game and
the pressure of his followers in the forward line told heavily on the East China defence. The East China team was completely dis- organized during the last twenty minutes of the game and it was only by sheer luck that the not further Increased score was during this period.
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British Industries Fair Activity
Olympia And White City Preparations
London, Feb. 13. Six thousand men were at work at Olympla yesterday and 2,500 at White City in preparing stalls and making other final preparations for the opening at these great centres of the London section of the British Industries Fair on Monday. Work continued through- out to-day and the whole of the week-end will be occupied in fin- ally arranging the exhibits on specially erected stalls and com- pleting decorations."
The Coronation has furnished the keynote of this year's decora- tive schemes. Broad strips of bunting in red. white and blue bedeck the roofs and wails of the grand hall at Olympia with the Royal monogram and other ap- propriate emblems at intervals.
During his younger days, the late Mr. Abbas was a keen sportsman. Being of a kindly disposition and always willing to help those with whom he had come into contact, the late Mr.” Abbas" was also a
At 5 p.m. yesterday the tempera- ture was 47.7 and at 8 p.m. 47.2.
The biggest dividend of the day came in the second race of the programme when Mr. G. R. Q Henriques won the second section of The Jorrocks Cup on his own pony, Dairen, to pay his backers' each the handsome return of $50. FANLING GRAND NATIONAL The FanlingQuand National and Pierce-Grove Memorial Cup, ↑ staunch supporter-of-charities for s the main item on the programme,
the Indian community. attracted only four startere but in (Continued on Back Page): spite of the smallness of the field, a very good race was seen though Mr. L. C. Harris finally brought
Diogenes past the post five lengths"AIR SERVICES
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WEDDING AT REGISTRY
WALLIS-NICE
The wedding took place at the Registry of Marriages on Saturday between Mr. Cyril Wallis and Miss Pamela Anna Nice, In the presence of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Cooper, of Kowloon Docks, who were witnesses. Mr. J. P. Murphy, Deputy Registrar of Marriages, officiated,
Later a reception was held at the residence of Mr. Q, B. Gifford Hull, at "Saltash," King's Park Kowloon, where Mr. and Mrs. 3. G. Campbell, of Shing Mun, were host and hostess.
DEVELOPING”-
SEE LEADING ARTICLE ON.
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Traffic In Women
And Children
Important Decisions At League Conference
Bandoeng, Feb. 18. A resolution in favour of the ulti- mate abolition of licensed houses was, passed by the League of Na- tions conference on traffic in wo men and children.” F.
Other recommendations include
creation of a Far East Bureau for collection and exchange of infor- mation and establishment of con- tact with the Chinese Government and nations with concessions in
The Queen's visit to White City, DIPHTHERIA AND Ching for exchange of information.
on Monday afternoon will be the first of several Royal tours of the Fair in the opening week.
On Tuesday morning the King, Queen and Queen Mary will visit. Olympla, and the Duke of Glou- cester will go to Castle Bromwich. Birmingham, to inspect the en- gineering section of the Fair.
The King will visit White City on Wednesday morning and queen
Mary in the afternoon.
On Thursday the Queen and Queen Mary will make a second tour at Olympia.-- British Wireless.
Souvenir
Coronation
DYSENTERY
IN
The conference also urged legts- lation for better control of ships; and provision for co-operation of shipping companies with the port
Eight Cases Reported authorities.
Four cases each of diphtheria and dysentery and one case" each
of scarlet fever, typhoid and cere- bro-gpinal fever, were notified to
the local Health Authorities dur- ing the Chinese New Year holl- daya.
RECORD TOTAL FOR CASES FOR SESSIONS
Reuter
THE DOLLAR
IT. ON LONDON: 1s. 2-27/32d. T.T. ON NEW YORK: 301
London Silver Market
London, Feb. 13.- (From Our Own Correspondent)
London silver prices to-day were, up 1/16 as follow:-
a record number of cases, total- ling no less than 28, are down for hearing at the 'Criminal Bessions which open at the Supreme Court Spot
Programme at 10 am to-day. The presiding Forward
Judges will be the Chief Justice. Sir Atholl MacGregor, and Mr.
We have received from King Justice J. J. Hayden. The cases, George's Jubilee Trust, St. James's | the majority of which are charkes
Feb. 12 20-1/16- 20-1/16
NEWS INDEX
Despite threatening weather, `large crowds warmly welcomed the King and Queen who made their fest public appearance together since Fili-Majesty's accession, when they drove through the streets of London this afternoon to the East
Queen Mary paid a visit to the Palace. B.W., an announcement for possession of heroin pilis, in- | Amusements new building 'last November. -End to visit the People's Palace.
that an Edition of the omelat, clude murder, manslaughter, rob- | Cables - After formal receptions this Bouvenir Programme. -of thebery, possession of arms, and ut Court Cases" The buildings which comprise afternoon during which mayors Coronation which will be on sale tering a forged banknote. Among | Finance the People's Palace offer facilities and mayoresses of East London in Great Britain, is being produced the prisoners to be arraigned is a If Gossip We Must for meeting the social and recres- Boroughs were present, their specially for His Majesty's sub- Japanese, K. Itabashi who will Local Diary .... tional needs of the poor district | Majesties made s tour of the lects overseas. By gracious per- face a charge of the possession of Mall, Notices..... of London and the movement has builtings and later attended a misalon of the King, the Pro- a large quantity of heroin mix Radio Programmes always had the sympathy of concert in the main hall
gramme is being issued: by King tura. There are also a batch of | Enipping George's, Jubliee Trust.
breach of deportation charges: Sports
royalty.
British Wirelen.“
Feb.. 13 20-1/8 20-1/8
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Chiang Pleads For
His Late Captor
Similarly car No. 2940, owned by Major J. W. Stevens, R.AD.C., re- siding at the Peninsula Hotel, was (Continned on Back Pare.)
Nanking, Feb. 13.
such rights recently by a court. Genera Chiang Kai-shek, martial. Chairman of the Military Affaira jį General Chiang's petition is Commisson. to-day submitted a worded in a solicitous tone. This petition to the National Govern move is prelude to the restora- ment urging that the clvic rights tion of General "Chang Hsueh- be restored to General Chang Hang's command of troops in Haueh-lang, leader of the Blan- Shens and Kanzu. fu revolt, who was deprived at Union News.
Japan's New Cabinet At Their First Meeting
The Orst picture to reach Hong Kong of Japan's new Cabinet, formed on February 2 by General Senjuro Hayashi, is shown above. Scated in the front are, left right: Mr. Toyotaro Yuki, Minister of Finance; General Hayashi; Mr. Tatsunosuke Yama- zaki, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Standing, left to right, "are:. Rear-Admiral Dr..Takno Godo, Minister of Commerce" and Industry; Vice-Admiral Milarinasa Yonai, Minister of Navy: Lt.- General Kotaro Nakamura, Minister of War; Mr. Kakichl Kawa“ rada, Minister of Interior; Mr. Sachiko Shiono, Minister of Justice, Between them, these eight hold thirteen portfolios, pending the return to Japan of other appolatees: to the Cabinet,
Shensi Situation
Still Ominous
Nanking, Feb. 14. General Liu Chih, Pacification Commissioner of Honan, arrived here this afternoon by plane from Loyang to attend the Kuomintang plenary session on Monday,
The general disclosed that the Page 4 Communists and reactionaries in Page, 15.
Bhensl attempted to make a drive „Page 10, 11. | eastward but are held back by the
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Government troops, who have the situation well in hand.
Commissioner Llu' added that General Ku Chu-tùng has arrived In Bianfu to clean up the rebel elements in that province. His admission that. the Reds are at- tempting to break through the cordon of Clovernment troops in Eastern Shensi shows that the attuation is still ominous Union News