THE AMBULANCE BRIGADE
Donations Received
The Director of Ambulance has the honour to acknowledge with grateful appreciation and thanks the receipt of the following dona tions:-
34 Junks Boats, Cheung
Chau
Sir Atholl Macgregor
......
Bit. Tung Lim Wing Mong Jang Wal. Ha Tsuep... Mr. Tang Cheun Yau ..... Sun Hing Wal. Ha Tapen.. Sek Po Shueri, Ha Tsuen Law Oke Chuen, Ha Tsuen...
Sha Kong Wal, Ha Tsuen .. Mrs. Tang Lo Sze, Ha Tsuen Mr. A. 2 Arculi..... Rear-Admiral Sedgwick
Shu Shau Chuen. Ha Tsuen Mr. Ng Yee Tak.....
Li Oke Wal, Ha Tauen
Mr. Tang Lan
Felix
Mrs. Kwok Ah Mul
THE FLOWER SHOW
Another Success. Promised
A fair number of exhibitors have applied to the Hong Kong Horti-
cultural Society for allotment of space at the annual show, up to $103.00 the time of cloang entries yester- 30.00 day noon. There were alto- 40.00 gether approximately 30 applica- 25.30 tons for the Open Clasa and: 17 25.00 for the Peak Class, both agures 20.00 comparing favourably with the 18.05 number a entdes received for 18.00 last year's show. 12,40
1.00
There is every indication that 10.00 this year's Flower Show, which is 10.00 to be held in the HK.V.D.C. head- 19.00 quarters on March 4 and 3. wii!" 7.00 be outstanding. The present sex- 5.00 son has been entirely In ac- 5.00 cordance with the hopes of local 5.00 horticulturists and hug proven 2.00 renencial to the nursing of the
plant exhibits.
Flower shows are very popular at Home where every
and town Yagu never fall annupily to take the opportunity of displaying their local natural colour and the popu- larity of these shows is reflected In the number of people attending. Year by year the Hong Kong public has shown its grow`ng in terest in things horticultural and It is hoped that this year's atten- dance will show a marked Increase
$352.75
MR. JUSTICE
HAYDEN FOR
KENYA COLONY
Transfer Of Popular
Court Officer
The folowing communique was Lasued by Government House yes- terday:-
"A telegram has been received
over last year.
|PRES. HOOVER
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1937.
The
Fleet Returns To "Headquarters"
H.M.S, Eagle Due Here In May
H.M.S. Eagle, the aircraft carrier, is due to arrive here on May 6. She is relieving HMS. Hermes on the China Station.
"
BY THE END OF MARCH, THE ENTIRE NUMBER OF THE CHINA STATION FLEET WILL BE BACK IN HONG KONG, THE GREAT MAJORITY OF THEM, INCLUDING HMS, CUMBER- LAND, FLAGSHIP OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, · VICE-ADMIRAL SIR CHARLES LITTLĖ, K.C.B., HAVING RETURNED FROM THE COMBINED MANOEUVRES IN SINGAPORE AND OTHERS FROM CRUISES IN THE NORTH AND ELSEWHERE
H.M.S. SUFFOLK, WHICH HAS BEEN AT HOME UNDERGOING REFIT, IS DUE TO ARRIVE HERE ON MARCH 25 SHÈ LEFT PORTSMOUTH ON FEBRUARY 9 ON HER JOURNEY TO THE FAR EAST.
H.M.B. Eagle, the aircraft car- rier, which is to relieve HMS. Hermes on the China Station will arrive from England on May 6. She will remain in harbour until May 29 when she departs for Wel- haiwel for the summer.
Regulus, and Pandora are also re- turning from participation in the manoeuvres recently completed the South, and are due to arrive on March 8. The submarines will leave for the North on April 20,
The Eighth Destroyer flotilla (less HMS. Dainty and H.MA. DUE TO-NIGHT at the nag of Vice Diana) are arriving from Manila on March 4, while on March 3, HMS. Dainty is expected from the Pagoda Anchorage and the
6.8. Mindanao from Canton. FLMS Capetown from Amoy,
The French cruiser,
Lamotte
Admiral Esteva, C-in-C of the French Naval Forces in the Far East, is due from Salgon on March
from the Secretary of State to the POST-STRIKE ARRIVAL | 12 and will remain here for about effect that His Majesty the King
has been pleased to give direction
Hayden "to be a
Colony of Kenya."
been
Fully loaded with cargo which
B week.
manoeuvres.
catt, the destroyer attached to the HMB. Medway and HMS. West submarine mothership, and H.M. Submarines
will arrive here on March 2.
H.M.S. Lowestoft is due back in
H.M.S. Cumberland, with Vice- for the appointment of Mr. J. Jhad been lying in San Francisco is expected to arrive from Singa Admiral Sir Charles Little aboard. Judge of a warehouses during the past few pore on March 15, together with the middle of April and will de- Majesty's Supreme Court in the months, the Dollar liner "Prest- HMS. Falmouth, where His Ex-part for a cruise in the North on
dent Hoover" is expected to arrive cellency took
the May 2. part long absence of the Company's In Hong Kong to-night after a
K.M.S. Danae will leave Hong fleet in China waters as the result
where Kong on April 13 for Shanghai of the prolonged American mari
she will be between the time" strike. The nature of the
Northern port and the Yangtze River before proceeding to Wel- vessel's cargo could not be ascer- tained but it is expected that it
hafwel for the summer stay.
is in the majority made up of goods which had been stored in the service. The following pas- her just prior to the disruption of
sengers are booked through for Manila: Capt, and Mrs. L. M
Mr. Justice Hayden has in Hong Kong for less than three years, but during that time he has made a large circle of friends both in official and social circles His transfer to Kenya will be widely regretted, as also will be that of Mrs. Hayden, who has won much popularity during her residence in Hong Kong.
Mr. Hayden came to Hong Kong from Uganda in April, 1934, on being appointed Official Receiver
and Registrar of Trade Mark, Atkins and daughter, Mr. A. O. place of the late Mr. E. L. Agassiz. Corwin, Mr. T. F. Coniin. Cdr. and He was born in 1883, and was educated at St. Mary's College, Mrs. W. T Cheadle, Mr. and Mrs Dublin. He was classed in feudal W. K. Grove, Mrs. A. J. Weich, Mr and English law at the University of Dublin, and was a dual medallist
UGANDA SERVICE
gold
Mr. Hayden was admitted as a Solfeltor at the Supreme Court of Judicature in Ireland in 1906, and was called to the Irish Bar twenty years later. He was appointed Registrar of the High Court of Uganda on January 21, 1921, and. additionally, was appointed Dis- trict Magistrate, Registrar of 'Com- panies. Patents. Designs, Trade Marks, Documents and Business
In 1934 and again in 1935, Mr. Hayden acted as temporary Puisne Judge in criminal appeals, and in December of the latter year he
was appointed Acting Pulsne Judge was appointed Acting Pulsne Judge, a position which he still holds,
SPECIAL DINNER
DANCE
W. P. Hunt. Mr. Shiao Chang Woo, Mr. Weingarten, Mr. Sidenfaden, and Mrs. Mary Moore.
LORRY DRIVER CHARGED
Fatal Accident Recalled
Parthian, Proteus, Oswald, Phoenix, Osiris, Regent,
MR. FEROZ ALI FETED
Promotion In Post Office
H.M.S. Grimsby will remain in the North until April 29 when she is due back and will stay in Hong Kong for a few months.
HMS. Sandwich is due to leave on May 5 for a cruise in Northern waters.
H.M.B. Berwick which arrived from Amoy on Wednesday will leave on April 6 on a short visit to Balgon.
The US.S. Sacramento nirived yesterday from the North.
The following warships were in harbour yesterday:-
North Wall (EMS. Danae), South Wall (EMS. Herland), East Wall (M.S. Rover). West Wall (HMS. Adventure, H.M.8. Thra- clan), In dock (HM. Submarines Odin, Otus and Orpheus).
Foreign:Chinese gunboats Chao Ho and Hat Hu; French gunboat Argus and Japanese gunboat Saga.
HONG KONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY REPORT
The annual general meeting of the Hong Kong Benevolent Society will take place in Messrs. Members of the Indian Company | Jardine, Matheson's Board' Room of the Hong Kong Police Reserve at 12 noon on Friday, March 5, gathered in large numbers at á
when Sir William Hornell, C.I.E, tea party held at the Gloucester will take the chair. Hotel yesterday afternoon when
The annual report, which has
opportunity was taken to congra- already been circulated to mem tulate Mr. Feroz All, Officer Com-bers, states that during the year manding the iridian Company. under review the Hong Kong Gov- upon his appointment to the posternment Grant was increased from of Assistant Superintendent of $2500 to $3500 while the Society Mails, in the Money Order Depart also received very generous sup ment, General Post Office.
port from the different clubs and Mr. C. Champkin. Deputy Super-associations. Intendent of Folice Reserye, preside ed and among those present were the Hon. Mr. T. H. King. Inspector
I
few dollars are giver at once while the case is being investigated.
HELPERS THANKED The work of the Society depends very largely on regular subscrip-
Mons and donations, and to those who have helped us in this way our deepest gratitude is due. We would like to convey our appreciation and thanks to all those who have bon-
riam donations, and we are very qured the Society with In Memo grateful to the following for their invaluable assistance: the Hong Kong Government; the St. George's Society; the St. Andrew's Society; the St. Patrick's Bociety; various The bill for relief is a heavy one Clubs and Associations who have owing to the .fact that quite a made generous grants; the V.D.M. number of European families have a and the Cathedral Christmas been entirely supported by the Sa- Tree who helped with toys and food clety for months and years at a Abbas
at Christmas: the Pollce for their time. Apart from monthly allow-willing co-operation and advice: ances, there are numerous things the charitable organisations who which come under this heading, have collaborated in many of our Champidin paid warm tribute touch as, hospital expenses; provi- cases; all those who have helped
Taoi Fai, driver of lorry No. 1965 General of Police, Dr. S. W. Teo, was brought before Mr. W Scho-Messrs, Too Tsun On, Oscar Eager yesterday alternoon on a charge of Khan, A. R. S. Major, R. Shannon, eld at the Central Magistracy (Adjutant), H. A. Mills,
W. V. Field, 8. D. Mchai,
the manslaughter, on January 28, at Queen's Road West of Lo Kal
and with driving without due care
and caution. Defendant was fur- ther charged with having an excess load at the time..
In the course of his speech Mr.
the sterling qualities of Mr. Feroz All, and said that he had an, idea that this fortuitious incident had been seized upon not only as a
Mr. C. Y. Kwun was for the de- fendani, while the Assistant Attor- ney General, Mr. E. H. Williama matter for congratulation but also
prosecuted,
In response to popular demand,
as an occasion that gave the mem.. a special dinner dance will be held
Mr. Williams asked his Worship bers of the Indian Company an In the Gloucester restaurant to take the case for commital and opportunity they had long desired ballroom to-night at which the Di- added that the defendant was.tra- for expressing their appreciation af Gaetano Girls will provide cabaret veiling at a high speed at the time, the energy and enthusiasm that entertainment. The quintette will and turning a dangerous corner Mr. All applied to the manage- present an entirely new Pro-recklessly with many pedestrians ment of the Company's affairs. gramme which will incorporate around at the time. novel and snappy numbers,
D.B.S. ANNUAL DINNER
The annual general meeting and dinner, of the Diocesan School Old Boys Association will be held this evening at the Hotel Cecil. com- mencing at 7.15 p.m. All members and Old Boys are invited to at- tend. Tickets may be obtained at the door.
On January 28, defendant was engaged by the Ta! Hing Company to make a trip to Queen Mary Hospital.
The accident occurred just after the corner of Pokfulam Road to Queen's Road West,
MR. ALI'S CAREER
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'slon for young children where the mother has to go into hospital; fresh milk deliveréd day from the Dairy Farm to needy families; cod liver off and malt; and of course many cases of real hunger, where a
TRAFFIC OFFENCE
Lam Wing, 25, unemployed ap- peared on remand before. Mr. K. Keen at the Central magistracy yesterday morning on charges of (a) driving private cas No. 3031, out the permission of the owner: Caine Road on February 14 with
drying & car without a licens ces; (b) recklessly driving at the Junction of Caine Road and Upper Albert Road; (d) driving private car No. 4009 on February 15, with out the permission of the owner in Des Voeux Road; and (a) driving the above car without a licence
After evidence was taken an adjournment was ordered by the Magistrate.
Mr. Champkin added that Mr. Faraz All was a member of the old Police Reserve during the war an on the disbandment of that Force he joined the Special Constabulary which later developed Into the pre sent Police Reserve, which he Join Dr. R. Begbie was the first ed as a Lance Bergeant in 1927 witness and he gave evidence, on l'and succeeded Mr. Sirdar Khan in the cause of death of the four un- command of the Company in 1933. tortunate persons, and after format"
· LG.P'S CONGRATULATIONS evidence was taken hearing waa The Hon Mr. King. on behalf of adjourned until to-day."
the regular Police and himself; congratulated Mr. All on his sp- pointment and added that he would take the opportunity of con- veying the congratulations of Mr. C. Mel Messer, a former C.SP.
Be Larger and Colonial" Treasurer, and Mr. Air Vice-Marshal R-E. C. Peirse, three months" evangelistic ||E. D. C. Wolfe, former Postamanter. Women and children are to have D.S.O., A.F.C., has been appointed campaign is to be organised in General and LGP. under both of larger handkerchiefs, Director of Operations and Intelli- Britain and Ameries to commemor whom Mr. All had worked. (Ap- Some years ago a trade agree gence and Deputy Chief of the Airate the centenary of the birth of plause).
ment axed the minimum sizes at "Starr Air Ministry, vice Air Vice- Dwight Lyman Moody, the Amer!- Mr. Feroz All replied with a few une inches for women and eight
Marshal C. Lloyd Courtney, D.B.O. can evangelist..
well-chosen words.
inches for chlidren.
DEPUTY CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
Famous Evangelist's Centenary
had work
Women's Handkerchiefs To
us with gifts of clothing, and with money with which to buy clothes. Mr. Hampden Ross for so kindly auditing the accounts, and the Press for the privileges they have allowed us
TAXI DRIVER DISCHARGED
For driving a taxi in Caroline Hill Road on January 24, without due care and caution, Ko Keung. licensed motor driver was cis- ance before Mr. W. Schodeld at charged when he made his appear- the Central Magistracy yesterday morning.
Traffic-Bergeant F. H. Kelly pro-
secuted, while Mr. A. el Rrculli, ap- peared for defendant and pleaded not guilty on his behalf.
After Bergt. Kelly had given the facts of the case and evidence had been given by the complainant, Lance Corporal W. R. Morgan, and Bergt. Kélly: Hiinself, his Worship said he agreed with Mr, el Araulli that it did not follow that defen- dant was careless because he had knocked a man down in a large crowd
The Hankerchief Committee of the Wholesale Textile Association. is now taking steps to standardise the two minimum sizes, at ten and nine inches respectively.
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