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Hongkong Daily Press.
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No. 24189. #¤¤¤# BET HONG KONG, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1937. CAR BBAA*** Price
PROBLEMS. FOR
NAVAL OFFICER'S
TRAGIC DEATH
Lt. Berlyn Found Shot
A few days before he was to ro'on long leave to rejoin his wife and two young children in England, Lieut. Arthur Clände Berlyn, aged 29, of Plymodih, Deron, an officer on H.M.S. Rain- bow, which took part in the combined manoeuvres which ended on February 4, was found dead in his cabla on HMS. Medway, in Johore Straits near the naval base about three o'clock this afternoon, states the "Times of Malaya."
HOME RACE BETTING
He had a gunshot wound in his head and a revolver was lying nearby. A letter left by Lieut. Berlyn was also found.
H.M.S. Medway was anchored in the straits with her broud of sub- marines alongside her. The sub- marine personnel live on board the
Grand National And depot ship when in port. She is
Lincolnshire
London, Feb. 15.
The following is to-day's call- over for the Grand National: 17/2 Royal Mail o. 9.1 t 1008 Drinmore Lad; and o. 15, Golden Miller a.. 100:6 111.5 Delachance t. and o. 35/1 Davy Jones t.' and o. 25/1 Ready Casho. 33:1. t.
LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP 100/7 Laureat 1. and o. 25/1 Nipaway t. and o. 25/1 Judo t. and o. 33/1 Kingsgap t, and o. Renter
a unit of the China Fleet and the submarines had assisted in the de- fence of Singapore. She arrived on January 27 and is to remain until February 11.
SECOND TRAGEDY
Lieut. Berlyn joined the Rainbow on July 8, 1935, with seniority from January 1, 1931
The tragedy is the second asso- ciated with the manoeuvres at Singapore and it came as a shock to Lieut Berlyn's fellow-officers. He was regarded as being a fine type of omficer.
The date of the Inquest has not been' fixed,
It was only on the previous day that the body of Flying-Officer R D. Blair, who was killed when one of the flying-boats was taking' off in
Bidadart with full service honours.
Aid To Keang Woothe Johore Straits, was buried at
Hospital
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CHINA'S POLITICAL LEADERS
NANKING CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE OPENS INTERPORT DINNER
T
IMPORTANT BUSINESS
FOUR MAIN SUBJECTS CONFRONTING
KUOMINTANG OUTLINED
Nanking. February 15. THE four main subjects confronting the Kuomintang as outlined by Mr. Wang Ching-wei, in his address at the inauguration ceremony of the Central Executive Committee this morning were:-Firstly; the recovery of lost territory and safeguarding of areas still under Chinese rule: Secondly; stabilisation of internal conditions, order in the national defence programme, and com- munist suppression campaign should not be delayed; Thirdty: the promotion of the economic re- construction programme; and Fourthly: the inauguration of a democratic government.
REVIEWING THE POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS SINCE THE LAST PLENARY SESSION HELD IN JULY LAST YEAR, MR. WANG - CHING-WE ASSERTED THAT INTERNAL UNITY HAS GRADUALLY BEEN ACHIEVED DESPITE SETBACKS. THE SIANFU CRISIS NEARLY DESTROYED THE GROUNDWORK OF NATIONAL SALVATION, BUT FORTUNATELY THE DANGER HAS NOW BEEN AVERTED. MR. WANG CONCLUDED WITH A SOLEMN PLEDOE ON BEHALF OF THE CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO WORK UNCEAS- INGLY FOR THE WELFARE OF THE COUNTRY.
MR. WANG CHING WEI
contribution, the Keang Woo Hos- CATHEDRAL
pital authorities have decided to erect a bronze bust of Sir Robert to be kept in his memory as the big-
Sir Robert Ho Tung has contribut-gest contributor up to date.-
ed the sum of $10,000 towards the Chinese Evening Pren
The Jury of Listeners invited by the BBC. to hear songs which had been rejected previously by publishers. Ten songs which they chose are to be broadcast as "Songs You Might Never Have Heard." The fury included a policeman, a business girl, a page boy, and a nurse. (By Courtesy B.B.C.).
Former Local
Doctor Suicides
Miss Gertrude Rogers, house- Although he had not cured him- self of a second attack of in-keeper to Dr. Milward, said that fluenza: Dr. John Kenneth Mi-he never seemed to get rid of the ward. aged 38. of Radlett, Hert-influenza There were three other fordshire, carried on with his doctors in partnership with him. duties. states the "Morning Fost" One was away, one was with
influenza, and. Dr. Milward and Dr. During
Dr. Milward, it will be rememWilson had to carry on. bered. was formerly in practice in the influenza epidemic the work the Colony, and went away about had been dreadful. He had also five years ago.j
been out working at night, and be He was found unconscious in a came very depressed. London hotel and died in hospital, The Coroner said that Dr. Mil- Mr. Ingleby Oddle, at the inquestward had administered to himself at Paddington recorded a verdict the contents of his hypodermic of suicide while of unsound mind.. syringe, enough to kill many men,
son
WEDDING
Canadian Bride
BLACK-DANBY
The following nine persons were elected as members of the pre- sidium at the third plenary session. of the Central Executive Com- mittee which opened to-day under the chairmanship of Mr. Wang Ching-wel:General Chiany Kal- shek, President of the Executive Yuan; Mr. Wang Ching-wei, Chair- man of the Central Political Coun- ell; Mr. Sun Fo, President of the Legislative Yuan; Mr. Tai Chi-tao, President of. the Examination Yuan: Mr. Wang Fa-chin, Central Executive Committee member; General Feng Yu-hisleng. Vice- Chairman of the Military Affairs Commission; Mr. Yu Yu-jen. Pre-1 sident of the Control Yuan: Mr Chow Lu, Central Executive Com mittee member and. Mr Chu Cheng, President of the Judicial Yuan Mr. Yeh Chu-tsang, secre- tary-general of the Kuomintang headquarters was appointed secre- tary of the plenary session. It was decided that the session should last from three to five days.
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HONG KONG. LADY ATTACKED
BY MONKEY
1s the Mrs. S. Jarvis Has
A pretty wedding was solemnised yesterday afternoon when Miss Frances -Mary Black became the bride of Mr. Ronald William Deni-
Danby. The bride daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Black; of Calgary, Canada, while the oridegroom is connected with the Union Insurance Company at Manila.
The wedding took place at the St. John's Cathedral, with the Rev. H. W. Baines officiating.
GEN. CHIANG KAI SHEK
FUNERAL AT
HAPPY VALLEY
Capt. G.F. Dent, M.C.
The funeral took place yesterday. afternoon at Happy Valley of the
late Captain George F. Dent, M.C.
(Retired), who passed away on
Sunday at the French Hospital
after a short illness. The Rev. H W. Baines officiated.
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The chief mourner was Mr. Ro- land N. Pearce, son-in-law of the
Terrifying Experience deceased, while among those pre-
zent were:-Mr. and Mrs. A. R. J. White, and Messrs. G. 9. Lovett, A White, W. Kershaw, H. T. Buxton.. Mrs. S. Jarvis, wife of the popuJ. E. Anderson and A. H. Carroll. lar secretary of the Hong Kong
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Electric Company, had an alarm- A bugter and a firing party from ing experience when she, together the Royal Welch Fusiliers accord- ed last honours to the deceased at The bride was given away by with her two children and some Mr. A. W. Hughes, General Mana- friends, visited the Singapore Zoo the graveside..
Family wreaths were sent by:- ger of the Union Insurance Com- recently. The party were on their
sorrowing -wife and daughter; pany, while the matron of honour way Home by the as. Ranpurà and was Mrs. D. L. Newbiggin. Mr, when the vessel reached Singapore,
(Continued on Back. Page) A. Browning was best man.
they went on a sight-seeing tour The bride was charmingly dress- | and "took in" the Zoo. ed in a gown of white oyster satin, with a long train, and carried a bouquet of white lies.
Following the ceremony a re- ception was held at the Gloucester Hotel. The honeymoon is being
spent at Shekko.
HEALTH RETURNS
Three cases of diphtheria, ope i from Hong Kong and two from Kowloon, two cases of enteric fever, and two of chicken pox were reported to the Health Authorities for the 24 hours ended on Sunday.
JUNIOR BILLIARDS
1.
CHAMPIONSHIP
the Junior Championship] billiards played yesterday evening at the South China. A.A. buliding, M.. A. Baptists defeated T. F. Jor- dan by 300 to 193 points.
un-
THE DOLLAR
ET. ON LONDON: 1% Z-21/32d. TT. ON NEW YORK: 30+
Loudon Silver Market
The party came upon a small monkey which was held by a collar and chain 10 a small stake and the animal took an instant dislike to the children, probably due to hav ing previously been treated kindly by juvenile visitors, and chattered excitedly, making re peated rushes at Mrs. Jarvis daughter, Pamela, The party walked away but the monkey suc- ceeded in breaking the chain and rushed at Pamela, and Mrs. Jarvis, in trying to ward off the animal, was bitten severely on the right arm: The animal was finally beat-Forward en off by friends and Mrs. Jarvis was taken to the hospital when eight stitches were put in and where she was given anti-rabic treatment. The monkey was des- troyed and an examination dis- closed that it was not rabida' skr
After two days in Singapore, Mrs. | Court Cazes: Jarvis was abite to re-join the Criminal Sessions. ship again and her many friends | Finance here will be glad to learn that in |Local Diary
London, Feb. 15. (From Our Own Correspondent)
unchanged as follow:-
London silver prices to-day were
Spot
Feb. 13 Feb. 35 ..20-1/8 20-1/8 .20-1/8 20-1/8
NEWS INDEX
Amusementa Cables
a letter to her husband, from Mall Notices...........
Page 5. Page 8, 9. ..Page-6.
Page 6. 7 Paze 12, 13. Page 5.
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Page 15.
The winner led all the way and | Penang, Mrs. Jarvis statea that she. Radio Programmes..............Page | 4. " the highest break was 65 points. is making good progress.
Shipping
Shanghai Soccerites Collect Trophy
LARGE
ATTENDANCE
The Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel was the scene of a jolly gathering last night when the Interport Dinner was held. which was attended by many friends and guests of the Hong Kong Football Association. In the course of the evening the coveted "Bong Kong Telegraph" Cup was handed over to Jack Ward, who received it on behalf of his team-mates, for the vic- torious team to take hack with them to Shanghai.
Among the official guests were the Hon Mr. N. L. Smith (Colonial Secretary). Sir Atholl MacGregor (Chlef Justice). Rear-Admiral C. G. Sedgwick, R.N. (Retd.), Mr. Tsol Wal-hung (Chairman of the C.N.A.A.F. of Hong Kong); and Col. HC. Harrison.
At the conclusion of the dinner. the Hon. Mr. N..L. Smith, as Pre- aldent of the Hong Kong Football Association, in part. said follows:
POOR BATTING BY M.C.C.
Four Wickets For Two Runs!
CHIPPERFIELD OUT OF FINAL TEST
I rise to propose the health of the Shanghal Football Association. In doing so I feel rather an im- postor as to my great regret I have to confess that I did not see what
Sydney, Feb. 16. I am told was a very fine and a
The M.C.C. team made a poor very fast game on Thursday last. South Wales, the whole side be
display in batting against News I have no excuse except an inborng out for 73, against the home predisposition to take exercise myself when possible rather than watch other people taking › exer- cise. I did however snatch the opportunity this afternoon of see Ing our visitors trying to show the Combined Services how the game should be played and that only makes my regret the greater.
You will not expect me in these circumstances to comment on the (Continued on Back Page)
total of 231.
New South Wales; after losing two wickets for 19 in their second innings, made a wonderful res covery with Fingleton and McCabe settling down for a fine partner- ship At the close of the second day's play the score was 205 for 6.
There were a thousand spectators; when play was resumed this morn
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Mr. Ronald William Denison Danby and his bride, formerly Miss Frances Mary Black, "photographed after their 'wodding which was solemnised at St. John's Cathedral yesterday. (Photo
King's Studio).
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More Buyers At
British Fair
London, Feb. 15.
Olympia and buying orders are
It is estimated that the number a large extent influenced by the of buyers to the British Industries preferences shown in their Fair which opened this morning in chases by members of the Roy London and Birmingham wil be Family who will pay alx visita to some forty per cent. sore than the Fair, last year.. •
At the London sections foreign
Queen Elizabeth will this after noon, make her first tour of fai
visitors are particularly interestedtextile exhibits to which th
in. studying the trend of fashion stands at White City are devoted as exhibited at White City and Brituh Wirecu