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No.24389號玖拾捌佰伍仟肆萬弍第 日肄初月伍年丑了 HONG KONG, SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1937. Л#*#*** Price
HONG KONG SANATORIUM
HAS MEMORABLE DAY
Warm Tribute Paid To Hospital Matron
MRS. NORTH PRESENTS AWARDS
TO GRADUATE NURSES
Yesterday afternoon was, a memorable day in the annals of the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital (Training School for Nurses and Midwives) when the record number of 16 graduates received their certificates from Mrs. North, the wife of the Hon. Mt. R. A. C. North (Coloniál Secretary) in the presence of a large gathering on the roof garden of the Sanatorium. Also, it was the first occasion in which the Institution has had graduates in midwifery.
In the course of his speech, the Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan, Chair- man of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital. expressed thanks to the doctor for their untiring interest in conducting lectures, and paid warm tribute to the Matron, Miss Noreen Lum, who was largely responsible for mak- Ing the Training School what it was to-day by her wonderful in- spiration, ne example and self devotion.
Prior to the presentation of certi- ; outstanding qualities is her keen Acates. tea was served following Literest in the charitable and which the Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan addresed the gathering.
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At the conclusion of the speech the graduates took the "Forence Nightingale Pledge," led by Sister
Lum So Haan, N.A.C.
DR. LI'S SPEECH
In his speech, the Hoti. Dr. Shu- fan said:-
We are highly honoured to have. the presence of the Hon. and Mrs. R. A. C. North. One of Mrs. North's
educational work in the Colony. and above all, she la a great friend of the Chinese people."
At this function "to-day we have a record number of 16 graduates. one of whom graduates in nursing alane, eight graduate in midwifery alone (the latter having received their certificates in nursing pre- viously) and seven are taking their certificates both" in nursing, and midwifery.
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SOOCHOW COURT | CARPENTER ON
MURDER CHARGE
TRIAL
Woman Lawyer
Among Accused
Shanghai, June 11. The trail of seven leaders of the National Salvation Association
arrested on November 22 last year, charged with undermining the sec- urity of the State, also three others subsequently taken into custody opened in the Kiangsu High Court at Souchow this afternoon
Thirty-five lawyers including two ex-Ministers of Justice appeared for the accused among whom were Miss Sze Liang, a woman lawyer”. Chang Nal-chi, well-known bank- er and author, Shen Chung-ju, dean of the Shanghai Law College, Tsou
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Beaten To Death
With An Axe
Gruesome details of a murder in Shanghai Street, on May 17, when Tong Shun-wing, aged 26, was alleged to have killed his clansman, Tong Shu-lam, aged 27, were re- vealed at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday when Tong appeared-be- fore" Mr. E. Himsworth on the capital charge.
The prosecution was conducted by Mr. E H. Williams, Assistant Attorney Generai, asalsted by Sub- Inspector Cunninghain.
In outlining the case Mr. Wu- liams said that accused and his clansman, Tong Shu-fuk, both car- penters by trade, had decided to (Continued on Back Page).
Dragon Boat
Race To-morrow
Guests enjoying themselves at the Garden Party at Government House last Wednesday, which
was the birthday of His Majesty the King,⠀⠀
WHAT'S ON IN LONDON?
HINTS FOR THOSE GOING "ON LEAVE"
*CARELESS RAPTURE" has been running for nearly a year at Drury". Lane and is considered to be the loveliest and most thrilling spectacle ever produced there. It stars Dorothy Dickson, Ivor Novello and Zena Dare and is still playing to packed houses every night and running two matinees per week. Theme-song
Music In May" has been heard on the radio in Hong Kong,
THE EDGAR WALLACE MYSTERY THRILLER THE FROG" HAS BEEN ON FOR MORE THAN A YEAR AND IS STILL GOING STRONG AT PRINCES THEATRE OFF SHAFIS- BURY AVENUE. THE BOMB EXPLOSION IN A POLICE STATION THAT ALMOST WRECKS THE THEATRE NIGHTLY, IS A GREAT FEATURES
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AN. AMUSING FARCE “FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS" AT THE CRITERION THEATRE (EICCADILY_CIRCUS) HAS RUN FOR ABOUT ESNE MONTHS, ALREADY.
"Over She Goes" with Stanley Lupino in the lead, in a gay musical-comedy with Kyor of laughs: has run since last autumn. As may be guessed it has a sporting plot...
** Whiteoaks” starring Nancy Price is a clever and, interesting” character study.” It has run for more than a year and has just moved from The Little Theatre into the bigger Play- house where they need to give three matinees per week,
Last, but not least is the new mystery play "London After Dark" packed with thrills and laughter and with a marvellous part for popular Marion Lorne. To be seen at the Apollo Theatre.
CHINESE FITTER
HONOURED Long Service In
Naval Yard
vice in the Naval Dockyard, Hong in recognition, of 38 years ser-
Kong, a fitter, named Ng Kwai, has been awarded a Coronation medal, according to an announce-
ment from the Naval authorities
Ng Kwal has, during all his period of service, worked in the Chief Engineer's Department in the Dockyard. Though he is now 62 years of age he is still working. Ng Kwai was awarded a Jubilee medal in, 1935.
yesterday morning.
He joined the Naval Dockyard establishment at the age of 28
years.
I. INDEPENDENCE.
IN 1939
Manfia, Juns 117: The Philippines definitely will To-morrow, the afth day of the dragon manned by a crew of three be granted complete Independence fifth moon, is the day the tradi-dozen sturdy men of the native on July 4, 1939, instead of 1945, tional pbservance of the Chinese water craft in harbour; respion- Assemblyman Fellipe Buencamino, Dragon Festival:
dent with many hued banners of who recently returned from Wash- Hong Kong Chinese will cele-cloth on bamboo poles and dwarf-ington and London where he re brate, the time-honoured festivaled by a white pennant and red presented the Phillypiries at the by boat races at Aberdeen, Bhau- characters denoting the repre-world migar conference, Laformed kiwan and East Point, and aquatic sentation of the crew, akims over his Assembly colleagues" to-night. sports by the different local swim- the surface of the water. ming clubs.
It is understood that organized dragon boat races have been ar ranged by the Chung Sing and Chinese Civil Servants Bathing Olubs to take place at Kennedy Town and North Point to-morrow afternoon.
The races will take place in front of their respective clubs Chinese Evening Prem.
SOME IMPRESSIONS
Dragon-Boats Practice Yesterday
Bong! bong! bong! bong!
A slim loking craft with a bow aprit shaped into the head of the
The Dragon-boat is fast ap- proaching!
Blades dip into the water with short, swift jabs in time with the beating of a drum, and ere the crew is a half mile of the shore, crowds of girls, boys, women and men rush to the waterfront for their yearly glimpse of the boat
For the Dragon-boat festivitica are here once again!
He said that Presidents - Queson
Mrs. R. A C. North who presented and Roosevelt decided the fate of the certificates to graduates at the the Commonwealth at four Pheres llong Kong Banatorium yesterday. meetings in Washington recently,
Independence will be secampani- ed by a fifteen-year commercial treaty between the Islands and the United Staten Beuter.
HUGE US. ORDER FOR PLANES
The untiring beat of the drum, struck alternately with both hands by a man standing on the bow fac
Pet London, June 11. ing the crew has not only beat The largest peace time order for unison of effort in the rowers, but planes by the Government was has struck excitement into the made to-day at an expenditure of heart of the "land-labbers, who eleven and a half million dolara. lose Xttle time to gather on the The order Includes 177 bombing fore-shore.
planes.
Reuter's Bulletin Service.
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THE DOLLAR
TT. ON LONDON) 1. 2-23/324. T.T. ON NEW YORK!" 36-1/4
POPULAR UPRISINGS IN MANCHUKUO
Mutiny Among Irregulars
Peiping, June 11. Chinese reports from Changpei estimate that more than a hundred
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ALTERATION OF AIR MAIL SCHEDULE EXPLAINED
Statement By Imperial Airways
The following statement was issued by Imperial Airways (Far East) Limited yesterday:
#Imperial' Airways regrets to announce that, owing to the in-" alsposition of the Commander of RMA "Delphinus," the service. due to 'leave Hong Kong for Penang. Australia and London on "Friday, the 11th instant, is temporarily delayed.
"A relief Commander is on his way from Singapore and "Delphinus" will now leave on Tuesday, the 15th Instant, con- necting at Penang with the mid-week' services from Australia to London and London to Australia,
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"Air. Mail posted up to 6pm. I service as if posted up to B on Monday the 14th instant, ab. p.m., on Monday, the 14th instant. the QP.O. will arrive in London "As a result of the above delay. Ox Wednesday, the 2014 -in- the service due to arrive in Hong stant, three days later than it Kong from Penang on Tuesday," the "Delphinus" had left on schedule. 15th instant, is now expected to to-day.
arrive on Thursday, the 17th "Air Mail for Australia posted up instant. In view of this, the possi--` to 6 p.m., on Monday, the 14th | bility of postponing the departure instant, at the G.P.O. will arrive of the service due to leave - Hong in Brisbane on Monday, the 1st Kong on Friday, the 18th instant, Instant, four days later than if | until Saturday, the 19th instant, ini "Delphinus" had left on schedule order to give residents an oppor~ to-day.
"The Air Mall for Australia or England, forwarded by sea to Singapore on Thursday, the 10th instant, will arrive on the same
EUROPEAN
MOTORIST
IN COURT
Mr. L. H. C. Calthrop As Complainant
Mr. L. H. G. Calthrop, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kowloon, appeared as complainant at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday. morning when J. D. Bickertaff of the P. W. D. was summoned - for driving a car at. the excessive speed of 30 to 35 miles per hour at the Nathan Road controlled" area on May 25.
tunity of answering the mail ar- riving on the 17th instant, is re- ceiving attention, and a further notice will be promulgated in due course."
PICKET LINES BROKEN
Police Battle With Men And Women
Munroe, Mich., June 11. Tear gas bombs, clubs and stones were used by both sides when two. Hines outside the Newtown plant of bundred police broke the picket
the Republic Steel Corporation, allowing eight hundred" non-strik- ers to enter.
Fighting with a hundred and
twenty men and women plaketa Iasted nfteen minutes, followed by two hours of fruitless negotiations between Governor : Murphy's poliče officials and picket leaders.
The number, injured was small as entry to the factory waar easier. It is expected that a decision w be reached to reopen the works to majority ballot of the emplos |--Reuter.
Sub-Inspector Brittan, of the were killed and several hundred Traffle Department, prosecuted.co arrested in the popular uprisings. In evidence Mr. Calthrop - zald against the Manchukuo control in that as he was driving along North China this month, the up Nathan Road near Austin Road on risings being, vigorously suppressed. the day in question, car No. 2009, Three have also been mutinies driven by defendant sped past him among the irregulars, the latest "of at what he estimated was about which occurred at Changpel on 40 miles per hour. He followed June 8... A cómpany of guards at the car, wanting to stop it,, and tached to the command of the was keeping a distance of about irrégular leader Pao Tse-chen de- 80 yard behind defendant. Firially serted and were pursued by ar- they reached the controlled area. moured ear and mowed down by machine, gun fire.— Reuter.
LOCAL ESTATE
The late Yay. Ah Pat, alias Koe A Put, alias Yau-Wan Shen, re- tired importer, who died at No. 44 Front Road (or Tung Lo Wan Road), second floor, Tal Hang. at the age of 79 on, April 4, 1937, left local estate sworn under $8,700. A petition by Wan Lat Leung, alias Want sid, concubine, of the same address, for grant of probate of the will of the deceased has been granted by the Supreme Court. 2.
JAPANESE NAVAL
· MANOEUVRES
Tokyo, June 11,
The Japanese naval manoeuvres this year will last two months ba- ginning September in waters near Japan Heuter's Bulletin Servica,
NEWS INDEX
Amusements Cables
Finance
Leading Article
London Silver Market
(Prom Qur Own Correspondent)
London, June 11. Local Diary: London sliver prices to-day were Mall Notices changed for Spot" and 1/16 up Radio Progra for "Forwar as followshipping
Spot
Forward
June 10.
June11 Sport
20 The Services es 20-1/16 Volunteer Orders
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HEALTH RETURNS
STRIKE BREAKERS IN FRANCE
Fight With Car Cleaners
Paris, June 11.. striking car cleaners fired on strike-Breakers who drove to a garage in the Le Vallois district of One case of enteric fever and Paris and fighting ensued. Police two cases of dysentery were re-reinforcements were rushed to the ported to the local Health Au scene A number of people were thorities for 24 hours ended on injured including the police Thursday,
Reuter.
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