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DEMANDED MONEY WITH MENACES
Three Men Sent
To Prison
The breaking-up of an engage- ment had a sequel before Mr. E Himsworth at the Kowloon Magis- tracy yesterday when three man, Li Kwal, 40, Li Kat-chung, 48, and Tang Mok-sung, 28, were charged with demanding money with me- naces from Chi Sau, carpenter.
Detective-Sergt. Franklin was present for the police.
Mr. M. A. da Silva, ón behalf of the complainant, said that in the seventh moon complainant mar- ried Wong Tal who had formerly been engaged to a man Li Chal, brother of the first defendant.
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IN THE COURTS
STORE THIEVES GAOLED
Five Men Involved
Detective-Sergt. McPherson pro- secuting in a case in which five unemployed men were charged with store-breaking and receiving stolen goods, before Mr. K. M. A. Barnett
PASSENGER AIR SERVICE
INAUGURATED
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FLYING THE WORLD A very interesting passenger on the Clipper was Mr. Fred L Emer- son who is flying round the world, doing the entire journey by planes on recognised routea Mr. Emer- son was here two years ago when he travelled round the world
Thorsten Florden, the Swedish journalist, is also doing the same, he smilingly remarked, "well, I'm going the opposite way, and who knows, I may be faster!"
at the Kowloon Magistracy yester-partly by air. He aims to be the day, said that in the early hours of tret man to complete a world Wednesday tour men were scen, by fight and when told that, Mr. detectives on patrol at Ma-tau-kok, each carrying a tin of lard. They were stopped and questioned by the detectives who were informed that the tins of lards were stolen from a factory which was also a store- hause at No. 53, Wong Tal Street. The four men were taken to the | factory, where, on entering. first defendant was seen keeping watch On April 5 the three defendants over another 12 tins of lard. went to complainant's house. They ther investigation revealed that the Informed his wife, to tell her hus-thieves had gained entrance to the band that they would demand a factory by forcing open the win sum of $100 for marrying her dows. and said that if he should fail to "Third defendant, Cheung Wah. produce the money he would be aged 26, who had a previous con- beaten to death. Complainant | viction against him was sentenced did not comply with their wish and 'to 12 months' hard labour while failed to turn up at the appointed the remainder were each sentenced
rendezvous where the money was to be collected.
"A few days later defendants mét complainant in the street, and threatened him again. On this occasion complainant begged for permission to be allowed to give the money in instalents, but he was instructed to bring the $100 to the Yau Po tea-house the same night.
As the complainant failed to do BO, he was assaulted by the de- fendants and others.
After evidence was given the de-
fendants were convicted and were each sentenced to six weeks' Im- prisonment.
ST. ANDREW'S
CHURCH HALL
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to nine months, hárd labour.
Manila, they flew at the height of 10,000 feet. "Everybody was nice and comfortable and it was very pleasant altogether."
PASSENGERS
The following passengers new from 'San Francisco, changing over from the Hawaii Clipper in Manila:-
Messrs.
Messrs. C. Ahrens, C. Morse. E L Emerson and Haywood, F. Mrs. K. Campbell. From Manila:
J. H. Keesling, B. Baldwin, R. Mickens, A. Botelho, B. Fairchild, T. O.: Myers, G: Schofly. Mrs. Fairchild, Mrs. Kinlock and Mrs. Myers.
RADIO COMMENTATOR Mr. Carlton E. Morse, the well-
At the reception, each lady. known American radio commenta-
passenger was presented with an tor, who is describing the fight
evening dress case by the Pan- for a national radio network in
American Airways, while each Furthe United States, looked very fit
gentleman was given half-a-dozen but was too busy to be interview-handkerchiefs suitably embroider- ed as he had to "rush back to the Hotel to knock up something on the typewriter for the talk over the wireless to-night."
FRAUD ALLEGED
Appearing before Mr. K. Keen at
Ko Hap-ming,,, aged 20, and Chui the Central Magistracy yesterday Shut-het, aged 18, were charged with uttering forged documents and obtaining money by false pre- tences and conspiracy to defraud. Mr. MacKinlay, of Messrs. Deacons and Co. appeared on behalf of the complainants, the New Zealand Insurance Company, Mr. McKinley
"THAT'S TRAVEL"
"I left San Francisco exactly a week ago to-day and I expect to be back there again a week from to-day, and that's travel," sald Mrs. Kamomita Campbell, who recured the title of Hawull's "Pineapple Queen" in 3 recent country-wide contest,
Mrs. Campbell said she left Ban
and as she was born in Hawaii, Francisco on the. Hawali Cupper
she was rather proud about that. she said that at one stage of the trip. from San Francisco to
stated that there were nine charges GAMBLING against the defendants and others would be brought up later. The case is for committal and the de- fendants were alleged to have been hired by a system of defrauding insurance companies. One week's remand was granted by His Wor-
ship
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Women's Fellowship Ng Kwal, aged 30, married woman,
Guild
St. Andrew's Church Hall Nathan Road is a great centre for pleasant re-unions. One of the pleasantest of these functions is the monthly meeting of Women's Fellowship Guild "Charity Games."
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On the first Thursday of every month the members meet for mah-jong, bridge, or even whist, after which tea is served. Start ing from the first Thursday in June these monthly meetings are to be given on a slightly larger scale. There will be a compre- hensive charge of one dollar each, and this will include tea. Prizes will also be given for the different games, and the surplus money will be given, as usual, to four different charities.
It is not necessary to be a mem ber of the congregation of St. An- drew's Church in order to join the Women's Fellowship Quild. The Leader and Secretary of the Guild is Mrs. Reld and she is always glad to welcome newcomers ta the meetings, and in particular those who have only just arrived In the Colony (and want to meet dongenial: people and spend a pleasant and friendly afternoon)" will be specially welcomed.
Newcomers are advised that the next meeting will be held on the first Thursday in June at 3 p.m.
NAVAL
APPOINTMENTS
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The following appointments were made by the Admiralty:-
Cárs.-J. P. L Reld. to Tactical School (June 141; and M. J. Thomas, to Dunedin, in command (May 1).
Appearing before Mr. K. Keen al the Central Magistracy yesterday
was charged with the possession 5.000 herion pills. Sub-Insp. E. G. Post prosecuted and asked for "a week's remand which was granted by His Worship. The defendant is on bail of $2,000.
ed with the recipient's initials and also bearing a picture of the Clip¬
Der.
PASSENGERS LEAVING
The following passengers have made reservations on the long. Kong Clipper, leaving for Manila to-day:-
Messrs. J. B. Ryan, J. H. Hirst. C. Marse, B. Baldwin, R. P. At- kins, A. Botelho, E Peralta and Toeg.
The following will fly to Manila. and then continue their trip on the Hawall Clipper:-
Messrs. T. Florden, O. Merke!. P. Y. Chong, A. B. Park, W. Walker and Mrs. K. Campbell,
INSURANCE
RAID SEQUEL CLAIM DISPUTE
Further Evidence Recorded
Woman Among Convicted
Further evidence in connection with the case in which three men, Lo Sung, 32, Leung Fong, 25, and Chan Fuk, 52, were charged with keeping a common gaming house at No 10. Shanghai Street, was heard before Mr. K. M. A. Barnett at the Kowloon Magistracy yester
day.
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The hearing of the clair brought by Chan Chow, of No. 338. Des Voeux Road West, against the China Assurance Corporation Limited, or No. 6, Queen's Road Central for $575 in respect of a Studebaker
sedan motor car which had been insured with the defendant firm
WI for $3,500, before Mi. Justice
the Summary · Court-
Mr. G. 5. Ford appeared for the continued defence.
Lindsell in yesterday.
Mr. C.Y. Kwan appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Peter H. Sin for the defendants.
Lam Tak, aged 29. appeared be- fore Mr. W. Schofield at the Cen- tral Magistracy yesterday, an It was alleged that on the day in charges of breaking into houses at question the raiding party entered 10 and 12. Belchers Street: A rat- the premises about 8.30 p.m.; and tan basket, two bells and several found a crowd of people, number+ books were stolen. A school tea-ing 32; gathered around a table where a game of Sheung Ha was
It will be recalled that the de- cher, Wong Chot-pak, was the com-
fence, fled a. notice of special plainant while Inspector W: Matr being played. They were so in- prosecuted. The defendant was terested in their game that they defence alleging fraud. sentenced to six months hard had failed to realise the presence Flaintiff was cross-examined by of the police. First defendant was Mr. Sin who asked: Was it a seen shaking the dice, second de- | very bad accident?—Yes. fendant was sitting next to him
You could walk after the accident? Yes.
labour.
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Mr. Charles H. L. Suen, manager.
the defendant frm, gave evidence.
Mr. Sin: How many telephone calls did you receive that day? Only one.
Tang 60. unlicensed bawker, ap- peared before Mr. K. Keen at with a dish containing money. the Central Magistracy yesterday while a woman named Pun Hung. on a charge of stealing a brass a 40-year-old widow who had charge of keep- name 'plate belonging to the com- pleaded guilty to plainant, Leung Tean Shum, of 61, ing and admitted that she was the Queen's Road. Another man, principal tenant, was sitting near- named Lam Nin, aged 38, was by. charged with receiving. Det. Sgt. T. Cashman stated the defendant defendant falled to appear to an- What did Chan Chow say had four previous convictions while the second defendant had two. His Worship sentenced the defen- dants each to six months a labour and ordered Lam to be sent out of the Colony at the expiration of sentence.
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As a result of complaints re- ceived.
Officer. Senior Revenue A. W. Grimmitt raided the premises of Wong Kuen and a woman Tang Ying residing at 98 Connaught Road West third floor. The two defendants were charged with possession of oplum. Both defen- dants pleaded guilty. A Ane of 350 or six weeks was imposed on each defendant,
At the hearing yesterday first
swer to the charge, and had his
Was
to
you? He said he wanted a new
ball of $100 estreated.
car and would not consider any Becond defendant guilty and was fined $10 while the Kim this was very unreasonable found repair to the damaged one. I told woman, Fun Hung, who had plead-at he was not entitled to a new ed guilty was fined $80.
car under the terms of the policy. Third defendant was discharged. He maintained that he wanted a
STUDENTS BOYCOTT SMUGGLED GOODS
Peiping College Move
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car. however, and said that if we would not agree to give him a new car he would just let the car remain as it was as this car was immaterial to him as he had another.
You received a letter from Mr. CY. Kwan on October 26, 1937 containing an estimate of about the regard to $2,000 odd.-In
I asked him how he estimate
He said that the arrived at it car needed a new body.
Did he assure you that the
Felping-In view of the action of several Chinese stores in Peiping and Tientsin in continuing "to de in smuggled goods despite the re- peated warning of the Customs authorities local Chinese students are organizing a movement not to buy goods from these shops.
The Student Association of the After further evidence was given, College of Law and Commerce of the hearing was adjourned to May the National University of Pelping 25.
As the result of a raid at No. 21, Nanking Street, first floor. two un- employed men. Li Kwong, aged 34, and Liu Yiu. 32, were charged be- Lt.-Cars.--J, Pringle, to Excellent fore Mr. E Himsworth at the How- (May 17); R. W. D. Thomson, to loon Magistracy yesterday with the Resolution (April 26); J. F. H Baw-possession of 33,471 heroin pliks. yet, to Hastings, "in command The premises were raided about (April 17); and J. C. Bacon, to 8.15 on April 3 by Revenue Officer Courageous (April 27).
J. L. Stephens and a party. In the has formed a so-called anti- Lta-R. W. Hughes, to Dunedin rear cubicle a drying cupboard smuggled goods federation, Mem- -(May 10); H. E. H. Pain, to Has-containing four trays of hot pills bers of the federation are pledged tings (April 17); N. 8. Luard over a lighted chatty were dis not to buy smuggled goods, to ́ad- (F./Lt., `R.A.F.), to Southampton covered beside other pill-making (May 13); and R. T. Paul, to Vic tory (April 13).
Payr. Lt.-R. L. Kirby, to Nelson (April 22).
Mids.-D. L Davenport, G. E. Sampson, H. G. Vere. H. D. Howse,
paraphernalia.
vise others not to use smuggled goods, to inform the Customs au- After evidence was heard both thorities of any shop which deals defendants were committed for in smuggled goods, to assist in the triai at the next Criminal Sessions, campaign against smuggling and
to use national goods.
estimate of $195 could repair the car and put it in good condition again-Yes.
New Planes Assembled At Kai Tak
Two Stinson four-seater planes. ordered for the South-West Aria- tion Corporation, Canton, arrived It is learned that more than four, in the Colony a few days ago 'ant hundred students have already are being assembled in Kai Tak signified their willingness to job before being flown to Canton. One. the federation. The inaugura of them has already been tested Mid-ET. G. Madgewich. to meeting of the federation will take and has been flown for about two
place shortly.
hours. Devonshire (May 1). ̧
M. E. Marwood, and H. R. M. Mald- low, to Delhi; H. L. Lloyd, T. Bail-with rank of Payr. Rear-Admiral lle-Grobman, and B. E. Greswell, (April 19), to Devonshire (May 1).)
Retirement Payr. Capt.-W. D. T. Morrish,
Royal Canadian Navy.