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HONG KONG, JARUARY 12, 1939.
THE "MENACE TO HONG KONG
Developments in the undeclared war of aggression on China by the Japanese, which has been in pro- greşa since July last, have, now taken on a very serious aspect and the menace to the British Colony of Hong Kong is daily increasing. Some weeks ago messages-reported- that the Japanese invasion or South China, appeared to be near at hand and it was then stated that a number of transports carry- ing. thousands of Japanese troops had left Shanghai for a destina- Hon believed to be South Chlua, Since then the trend of events has seen Japanese concentration of operations on Tsingtao, a port
where German influence has been very marked, and they have now pccupied it, without a struggle, This occupation, according to a Reuter message yesterday, has made a deep impression in Berlin.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS. Political circles are now wonder-
DIVIDEND NOTICE.
HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
The Directors of the Hoog Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: announce that, sub ject to audit, the dividend for the half year ending 31st Decem- her, 1937 will be:-
Dividend £3.per share at
1/2.778.
Write off Bank Premises
$1,000,000,
And carry forward to next year
about 53,383,000.
NOTICE
5800
The attention of all traders in the Colony of Hong Kong (n cluding Kowloon and the New "Territories) who are at present trading under the firm name or
THE HONG KONG
JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING, 1938.
Entries for the above will close at 3.00. p.m. on SATURDAY, 15th JANUARY, 1938, at the Secretary's Office, Exchange Building.
By Order of the Stewards,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 10th Jan., 1938,
-588
DAY OF PRAYER AND GIFTS
tions, including
Owing to one or two more dona- A generous one from a Chinese friend through
ing whether it will be a prelude to far-reaching and decisive activity
LONDON GAZETTE
TUESDAY, DEC. 28
WAR OFFICE, DEC. 28. REGULAR ARMY" CAVALRY
9th L-Capt. b. E Prior-Palmer is restd, to the estabt. (Nov. 14), ROYAL REGIMENT OF
ARTILLERY"
Maj. C. R. A Wallis is seed, for sory, on the Staff (Dec. 15); Capt. J. A. Akroyd-Hunt to be Adit. vice Capt K. W. Maurice-Jones, DS.o. Oct. 15); Lt. S. W. Maco..Mac- Gregor-Greer is secd, whilst hold- ing the appt. of Asst. Inspr., Insp. Dept. (Dec. 1): Lt. (Qr-Mr.), A. Chetland to be Capt. (Qr.-Mr.) (Dec. 28).
If Gossip We Must
Dear Cynthia,
Last Saturday I journeyed out to MODERN MISS CHINA
Last week we were invited to at-Fauling by train to see the open- tend the conferring of degrees at ng of the New Territories Agricul- the University,
tural Show.
Through the generosity of Mr. Joseph Joseph a. very fine new building has been erected near
it was a dull cold day but ane. and tea was served on the tennis courtą,
The students were in gala mood Fanling Station. and the Professors in their gorge- ous hoods and robes made guy Lady Northcote were received by His Excelency the Goverior and splashes of colour. Mrs. Middle- the Committee and the elders of ton Smith was with her daughter the village. There was not a large Miss Middleton Smith, I saw Mrs. crowd, but a certain number of Suptg. Clerk 8. E. Pittock to be: Dowbiggin in grey with her daugh- horticulturally minded people had ter. Mrs. Gillespie in a lovely fur turned out to show their interest Lt. (Qr.-MR) (Dec. 15).
"coat was teaing with her husband. in this new form of Chinese pro- coat was with Miss Gerrard. Mrs.
Mrs. Gerrard in a soft grey fur gress... Dicken came with the Commodore and wore a small close fiting hat with her warin coat.
CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS
FOOT GUARDS
-" 8. O'ds.—Capt. G. F. Johnson is. secd. for serv, on the Staff (Nov, 241.
* INFANTRY
R. Scots.Capt A. J. L. Purves. M.C., is seed, for serv. on the Staff (Nov. 24).
The Queen's RCapt. R. E. Pickering is seed for serv. on the Staff (Nov.24),
R. North'd Fus-Capt. "P. Earle is secd. for serv, on the Staff (Nov. 24).
R. War. R.-Capt. H. G. Harborne is seed, for serv, on the Stag (Nov. 24); Capt. G. C. Evans is rest, to the estabt. (Dec, 22);
Mra, Eu Tong Sen had quite the loveliest sliver fox cape that r have ever seen. Her husband 'was being warmly thanked for his gen- erous gift to the playing fields.
Mrs. Simpson who has not long been back from leave, was with her husband Professor Simpson,
Mrs. Stafford Smith had a long fur coat over her dark dress. Miss Katie Woo was in dark blue with a fur trimmed coat. Mr. Bloss, Vice Chancellor's robes received resplendent in his silver and black the omeial guests and about 445 a where seats had been reserved for move was made to the great hall,
guests and graduates. The proces 4 slon was most impressive.
R. Norfolk R-Capt. F. W. Clowes secd. for serv. on the Staff (Nov.
24),
41
Suffolk R-Capt. R. Maxwell is secd. for serv. on the Staff (Nov: 24),
Suffolk R. Capt. R. H. Maxwell is seed. for serv, on the Staff (Nov. 24).
W. York R. Capt. G. W. H. Innes 13 seed. for serv, on the Staff (Nov.
24)
R. Sussex R.-t. C. E. Dewhurst is resta. to the estabt. (Nov. 30).
North'n R-Capt. G. P. Clark is restd. to the estabt. Nov, 241.
R. Berks R. Lt H. G. G. Niven to be Capt. (Nov. 24),
Midd'x R. Capt. J. G. Reld is restd. to the estadt. (Dec. 1).
K.RR.C.-Capt. T. L Timpson is
by the Japanese feet which may involve a menace to Hong Kong... On another page in this issue we publish cables describing the "splash" made by the Home pa- pers of the Imperial Conference held in Tokyo yesterday afternoon to confrm the decision reached by the emergency Cabinet meeting regarding Japan's fundamental policy vis-a-vis the China situa tion. A spokesman of the Foreign Ome declared in Tokyo that the 24). Japanese Government was pre- pared for protracted hostilities. The diplomatic correspondent of the "Daily Express" declares that if Japan declares war, an entirely new situation will be created for Britain and other countries with. special, interests in China, The British Ministers are closely watch-240. ing developments, and a Cabinet meeting will be called if Japan
Chancellor of the University, made His Excellency, the Governor,
the need of a hostel for Chinese an excellent speech and stressed girls in the University.
His Excellency subsequently con ferred the degrees on the success- ful students.
After the ceremony Professor home for a large cocktail party at and Mrs. Middleton Smith were at
their home in the University.
seed, for serv. on the Starr (Nov. REV. G.F. GRAY
Manch. R.-Capt, and Bt. Maj TO HELP AT
C. H. Kettley. MBE., is seed. for sexy, on the Staff (Nov. 24).
N. Stafford R, Capt. W. P. E Walton "Is secd. for serv, on the Staff (Nov, 24)..
Camerons.--Capt R. P. Halg is secd. for serv. on the Staff (Nov.
ROYAL TANK CORPS
Lt. G. C. Reeves is seed: whilst acts in accordance with the decf-attending the Advanced CL. The ion of the emergency Cabinet Mil. Coll. of Science (Nov. 8); Lt. meeting, to which the Cabinet is R. D. Hearder is seed, whilst hold- expected to give final approval
Most important of all, the dues tion of nuvai and military rein- forcements la the Far East will
have to be considered immediately. Forcible Japanese hands, have already been laid on foreign pro- 'perty, in the International Bettle-
ing the appt. of Instr., R. Tank Corps Sch.. India (Nov. 15).
ROYAL ARMY PAY CORPS M.B.E. to be Capt. (Asst. Paymr.) Lt. (Asst. Paym.), W. A. Willams,
(Dec: 28).
ESTABLISHMENTS Staff Coll.-Maj. (local Lt. Col.!
ST.
ANDREW'S
IN HONORARY CAPACITY
St. Andrew's Church, in his letter The Vicar (Rev. J. R. Higgs) of
to parishioners in "The Andrian". writes:-
There is an old saying that "It is an ill wind that brings no one. any good." The truth of this will
the Rev. G. F. 8. Gray will come e proved for us this month when
to help me here in an honorary capacity.
Mr. Gray and I knew each other
style of Drug Store, Pharmacy, Mr. Neil McGowan, the excellent ment In Shanghai. Every Japan-C. Nicholson. 18th/5th L., rein- at Cambridge many years age and
'Dispensary, Medical Hall or any ceived for our Thanksgiving Day. has been preluded by some "incl-
sum of $2,050 has now been re-ese seleure of terriory in China quishes the uppt. of 0.8.0. 2nd similar name or style is drawn. This, together with 2000 received dent", Japan. can always claim 'to the provisions of Sect. 9 of from the Mothers' Union Bazaar, the excuse of combatting "anti-
Grade, and the local rank of Lt.
the Pharmacy and Poisons Or. brings the total to $2,650. We are Japartam," and there must be few be G.8.0. 2nd Grade (Dec. 21).
Col (Dec. 21); Mat." and Bt. Lt. Col. H. Lumsden, MC, 12th L., to dinance, 1937, which prohibits particularly grateful for this re- sult because this year St. Andrew's the use of any auch name, title Church will be hard put to it to or style except by persons who keep
from debt for are registered as pharmacisti. reasons which will appear at the This Ordinance came into
annual meeting, "The Andrian." opera tion on 1st January, 1988.
The penalty provided by the
萨
berselt
EUROPEANS FINED
at
(CL. BB) (Nov, 0).
1
.
Saunders O'Mahoney, O.B.E., A.M.I. Inspo.. Dept:-Lt. Col. C. C.
Mech. E. Res. of Off, to be Aust.. Inspr.. (CCC) (temp.) (Dec. 10);
parts of the world where "anti- JapaniamTM among normally friend y citizens M.C.. to be Maj. Instr. in Gunn. has been provoked Sch. of Arty-Mal. C. D. Bayley,
more intensely than in Shanghai. Nor does the desire of the Jap anese expansionists stop Shanghal. Outspoken articles in the Japanese press and less open movements, by bombers and troops Ordinance for contravention of
in the Canton area suggest that this Section, is a fine not exceed.
Hong Konga British possession ing two hundred and fifty dollara
might be a desirable acquisition in Two Europeans appeared before the eyes of Japan's militarisis and in the case of a continuing Mr. R. A. D. Forrest in the trame The local Japanese Consul, wrote offence, to a further fine not court at Central Magistracy yes the "Daily Telegraph" recently. exceeding Ofty dollars for every offences. E Lindau, of Wanchal "anti-Japanism" in Hong Kong, terday summoned for parking has already been protesting about day, subsequent to the day on Gap Road, was fined $6 for having An Infection which the Japanese which the offender is convicted parked his car for five hours in themselves,so readily disseminate of the offence, during which the Theatre Lane, near Queen's Road will not easily be cured. contravention continues.
Central, on December 27. H. Graye was fined $2 for causing, an öb-i struction with his car in House DISRUPTION OF Street on December 30.
POSTAL SERVICE
All such traders are advised to make certain that their trade name or style does not contravene the law.
(So.) D. J. VALENTINE,
Director of Medical Services. 11th January, 1938. ·
A Job?
Consult
WANT ADS
GAMING HOUSE
for some time past he has been a missionary here in China. Now, owing to the war, he and his wife. and child are compelled to leave their work and will be in Hong great pleasure, to have him here Kong for sometime. It will be a
and i know we shall all give him a very warm welcome.
On two occasions in the past St. Andrew's has been blessed with two clergy on the staff, and that was in days when the white popu- lation was not so large as it is were two lay-readers (the secre- to-day. At one time too, there
European Y.M.C.A) as well as two tary and assistant secretary of the
Japanese sources it is learned that attached to the Army Special some time ago a Japanese colonet Affairs Department visited postal clergy! officials and informed them that
orders regarding postal business in. I am personally glad that it comes St. Andrew's at the moment can
North China, for the future he would be giving well do with more clerical help and
to us in the person of Mr. Gray.
Three or four Japanese experts. called 'either directors or advisers, have been installed in the Pelping
CONSTABLE
#
I aaw Mrs. Alabaster in an at- tractive coat and skirt and warm furs talking to Mrs. Dalzell who was in tweeds.
Mrs. Li had covered her lovely dress with a long fur coat.
The guests all ingered in front of the non-competitive section show by Lady Hồ Tung.
Her single strawberry plant with its delicious crop of berries "was very tempting.
It was very cold in the wind and in spite of a warm glow of virtue
Girl player in action at. The Boys vs Girls game at Caroliné Hill last Sunday." The Boys won 2-01
The first line was very long.
I was glad to escape the piercingStarting from Lok Ma Chau the blasts in the warm Interior of the
feld skirted the neighbouring hills Talpe Belle.
and describing a circle returned to Mal Po Yours,
ELAPETH
FANLING HUNT
(BY "FDOTSLOGGER") Last Sunday in lovely crisp cold weather the Fanling Hunt, met.at. Lok Ma Chau. "
Mr. Davis laid the lines and there was a record field.
M Walmesley-Cotham hunted hounds and Messrs. Fielden. But cher, Hook and Mackenzie whipped
ja.
---The second line was short and finished near Lok Ma Chau again. Among those who moved off were: Mrs. Godby. Mrs. Forrester, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. McAvoy. Mrs. Butcher, Mrs, Paton, Miss Qer- rard. Miss Smalley. Miss Beavis, Miss Scott Hartson, Miss Fair and Watson. Wing Commander. Dalzell, Miss B. Fair. Admiral Crabbe, Mrs.
Commander Hopper: Mr. Palmer.. Mr. Murphy. Major Murphy, Capt. Akroyd Hunt, Major Oliver. Com- mander Menzies, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Potts, Mr. Marshall. Capt. Douglas.. Mr. Migel, Mr. Godby. Mr. Paton, "Mr. Archer and many others."
ALL EYES ON THE GOALIE
While the foalle is about to make a clearance the other play-
en look on anxiously, Arr incident in the farewell hockey match last Sunday.
The
ALERT INDIAN WATCHMAN
Indian
THEFT FROM DAIRY
FARM-
alertness of ∙an
Another case of larceny from the watchman employed by Messrs. Dairy Farm came up at the Cen- Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co., Ltd., tral Magistracy yesterday when was responsible for the arrest of a Chung Nam, despatch colle" and would-be shop-litter who tried to a servant of the Company, was steal a roll of cloth valued at $32 charged with stealing pork from his from the Company on Monday, He employers..... saw the man leare the shop with and searched him, and found the Farm staff, saw the defendant a bulge under his overcoat, stopped Grover, a
Inspector Fender said Mr. J. C. member of the Dairy clath
acting suspiciously In the coin- Brought 'before Mr. R. Edwards | pany's premises on Monday after- at the Central Magistracy yester-noon. He watched him closely for day, Wong, Fai, aged 26, pleaded a while and noticed that he had. gulity to the theft, and was fined difficulty when attempting to bend $25 or one month's hard down. He then decided to search labour. Sergeant Feeley prosecut- the man and pork was found under ed and said 'defendant had $19 on
his girdle. him when arrested.
MAN DIES IN PRISON
A fine of $8, or three weeks im- prisonment was imposed.
MEAN THEFT
and Tientsin post offices and have ALLEGED ASSAULT ON taken over a large part of the executive work. Nanking appoint- ed omcials still retain their titles and some of their original au-
A Coroner's jury comprising The operation of the postal sys-thority, but it is reported that fokla, appeared before Mr. K. M. Wong Yi-ki and Cheung Yuen-aix months hard labour when the
• Sin Kwai and Cheung Yiu, stall Messrs. L. M. Remedios (foreman),
A mean larceny from an infant tem in North China, in the areas there has been no defnition of the A Barnett at the Kowloon Felice long, returned a perdiet of death culprit was brought before Mr R. was rewarded by a sentence of under Japanese control. is giving division of authority which ot rise to some concern. Whatever casionally leads to difficulties. Also hawking fish without a licence clusion of an inquiry-at-the-Gen-yesterday
Court yesterday on charges of from natural causes at the con- Edwards at the Central Magistracy Mak Yee, 20, unemployed, ap- the reason may be, the fact is that in these two offices a fair nunter and assault on police, respectively. 5891peared before Mr. K. M. A. Bar- the delivery of newspapers is dé
nett at the Kowloon Magistracy teriorating to such extent that the various departments, In addi- of Japanese have been installed in
tral Magistracy yesterday into the A Chinese constable said that circumstances of the death of plainant, a spinster named Tsang Inspector A Kirby said com- yesterday on a charge of keeping some readers complain of only re-tion to which eight censors from Yuen, Street Market he saw first prison sentence.
when he was on duty near the Fa Tsang Shun, 52, who was serving a Ng-mul, was carrying her sister's a common gaming house at No. 5. ceiving coples of their papers once Argyle Street, first door on Mon or twice a month on the average also functioning.
the Japanese military police are defendant hawking, fish without a
child on her back in 'Possession day. Pleading guilty to the charge atace September last, though those 80 far as can be ascertained, up to as he was about to arrest him, ceased admitted to prison on behind and tried to take a bangle Evidence was given by Chief Street on Monday. Defendant, licence. He approached him and Warder H. Barreth who said de Chung Hung, aged 21, came from he was sentenced to ten weeks' destined for the various embassies the present the newly-established second defendant came imprisonment with the option of and legations are duly delivered Provisional Government has made created, "a a Ane of $80. Of the 14 particl-after a slight delay.
up and December 13 to serve a sentence of off the child's arm: Complainant disturbance. Witness one month's hard labour. He died turned round on feelings tug, pants five appeared and pleaded
no move towards taking over the said that second defendant threw on January 1. The postal authorities in the post offices in the area over which some fish aldri at him. guilty to gambling and were each north, for obvious reasons, are un- they have assumed jurisdiction; Mr. C. A. Sutherton Ram spomcer in charge of Stanley Gaol,
however, and seized him. He fined two dollars, while the nine able to divulge information regard-though all offices have been ob peared for the defence and plead said he examined deceased on by a Chinese musician.
Dr, G. "Ingram /Shaw, Medical broke loose after a struggle, but absentera had their ball of threeing the working of the postal ays liged to by the Ave-barred as ed not gullig to the charge. The December 14 and found he had
was arrested after a short chase dollars each estreated.
tem, but from various Chinese and since December 14
hearing was adjourned:
Chúng was also recommended heart disease,
for banishment.
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