LONDON
GAZETTE
TUESDAY, FEB. 15
WAR OFFICE. FEBRUARY 15. Col. temp. Brig. W: M., Sutton, D.S.O, M.C.. late R. Tank Corps,
is apptd. A.D.C. to the King (Jan
D), vice Col. (temp. Brig.) J. F. R.
HONG KONG. DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1938.
SEQUEL TO POLICE RAID
ON THREE HOUSES
Large Quantity Of
Of Forged Bank Notes Found
HOTEL GUESTS
Peninsula List
List of guests staying at the Peninsula Hotel:
Mr. W. A. Ankerson, Mr. F. Aus- tin, Mr. J. C. Avis, Lt. Col. W. A. Arthur.
Mrs. J. A. Barr,, Mrs. C. T. Biggin, Mr. C. B. Burmood, Mrs. T. L Berthet, Mrs, and Miss Boyd, Wing
Hope, C.B.E., D.S.O., late R. Tank FOUR MEN AND WOMAN ACCUSED cr. A. G.. Bishop. Mt. G. Borst.
-Corps, retired.
REGULAR" ARMY
The follg. Maj.-Gens. to be Lt.- Gens. Jan. 29)-W. K. Venning. CB CMG, 0.3.E. M.C... Col., D.C.LI; A P. Wavell. C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E..
OF ALLEGED CONSPIRACY
Arrested on the night of February 9-10 as the result of surprise police raids on three houses in the Central district, four Chinese men and a woman appeared before Mr. B. Edwards at the Central Magis- tracy yesterday afternoon when committal proceedings were com- menced against them on charges in connection with forged bank
Mr. W. N. Brown, Mrs. N. N. Blum, Dr. G. T. Balear, Mrs." M. W. Brannan, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Blim, Miss P. W. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Beraha and family, Mrs. G. 8. Bullen, Mr. and Mrs. Buttress and family, Mr. G. S. Blen.
Mrs. W. H. E Coates, Mr. J. Carr. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cornell, Mr. C.
Originally six persons were charged, Cheung Sam-mal, 28, mar-H. D. Cortoys, Mr. E. Chardy, Mias ried woman, Wong Yau-sang, 24, cook, Ho Pak-ku, 37, unemployed. Wong Hang-kwong, 36, unemployed. Yiu Yan-bong. 26, accountant, and Au Yeung-wah, 22, married woman, ›
D.S.O.; (temp. Lt.-Gen. W. D. S. Brownrigg. C.B., D.S.O.
The folig, Cols to be Mad-notes, and alleged conspiracy. Gens.:-temp). Brig.) P. O. S. Robart. DS.O.. O.B.E." M.C. (Dec. 18, 1937); temp. Maj. Gen. local Lt. Gen. Sir Ronald F. Adam. Bt., D.S.O., O.B.E. (Dec. 18, 1937); D. G. Johnson, V.C.. D.S.O.. M.C., A.D.C. Jan. 71. with seny. Dec. 25, 1937 (the grant of temp. rank
Yesterday Mr. J. Whyatt, Assis- another the numeral C458158 and tant Attorney-General, who is pro on the third the numeral E387934. secuting, said he was offering no The last numeral, Mr. Whyatt said, evidence against Au Yeung-wah. was important, for a reason, which of Maj-Gen, in the Gazette of Jan. 11 is cancelled); T. R. East-and she was discharged... wood, D.S.O., M.C. Jan. 12) the
Certain amendments were also
would be obvious later.
There was also found in the rear
L Cumming, Major D. C.. Chopra, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cornell, Mr. Mrs: C. J. Cheng, Mr. and Church
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Mrs. B. Scott Dalgleish, Mrs. L Drummond, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dulles, Mr. R. Dormer, Mrs. A. W. Dixon. Mrs. R. Dalzell, Mr. H. M. Donald, Mr. A. J. Daniels.
Mrs. R. D. Eppes. Mr. E. L. Ellas. Mr. English.
Mr. W. C. A. Freeman... Mrs. B. Griffiths, Eng. Cdr. and
Mr. T. M. Gregory, Mr. C. M. Gee, Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gould,
grant of temp. rank of Mal-Gen. made in the charges, which now cubicle a suitcase containing 75 in the "Gazette" of Jan. 11 Is stand:
Canton Mundelpa! Bank notes. Against Cheung: Possession of photos, visiting cards and chobs of cancelled) B. C. T. Paget. D.S.O., M.C. Jan. 22), with seny. Dec. 28, three plates for making forged $1 fourth defendant, and also a mill-Mrs. W. H. Graves, Mr. I. H. Geare.
the Canton Muncipaltary certificate issued to the same 1937 the grant of temp. rank of notes on Maj-Gen. in the "Gazette" of Bank: possession of Ave plates for man by the Mayor of Swatow... Jan. 23 is cancelled); (temp: Brig.) making 50 cents notes on the Yu
While they were on the floor the (icca! Maj.-Gen. H. E. Franklyn. Ming Bank: possession of 1:278 third defendant was brought in. forged $1 notes on the Canton He had climbed from the verandah Municipal Bank: possession
into No. 182. but had been seen 2.392 forged 50 cents notes on the by a Chinese detective stationed Yu Ming Bark.
In the street.
D.S.O., M.C. (Jan. 29), with sny. Jan. 1.
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The follg. Cols, are granted the temp. rank of Brig.:-R. P, St. v. Bernard. D.S.O.. M.C.. whilst emple as a Bae. Comdr. in India Dec. 6. 1937); F. V. B. Witts, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., whilst empld. as Brig. Gen. Staff. W. "Comd., Indly Dec. 17, 1937).
of
The rald on 70, Connaaght Road, was led by Detective-Sergeant C.
Against Wong Yau-sang-and Ho Pak-ku: possession of six forged $t Canton Municipal Bank notes, Possession of plates for making $1 Dowman, Canton Municipal Bank notes and
NOTES IN SAFE
possession of 151 pieces of paper Fifteen people were gambling on Col. G. A. Campbell, D.S.O.. re- upon which words, letters and the premises, which was a board- tires on ret, pay (Feb. 15).
figures had been printed resemb-ing-house. One of these was fourth The follg to be Cols.:-Lt-Caling the words, etc., on $1 Canton defendant. Behind a counter was (temp. Cof S. C. M. Archibald. Municipal Bank notes.
Afth defendant. M.C., from R.A. (Nov. with seny. July 1, 1935; Maj. and Bt. Lt. Col. A. R. Selby from R.U. RI (Jan. 15), with seny. Jan. 1,
1937.
i
L, 1937),
COMMANDS AND STAFF
Against Wong and Yiu: posses- sion of 530 forged $1 Canton Muni- ctpal Bank notes, 11 $10 notes on the same.bank and two 50 cents
notes on the Yu Ming Bank.
All defendants are additionally The folig. relinquish their charged with conspiracy to have appts.:-Col. G. A. Campbell, custody of forged bank notes. D.S.O., as Asst. Dir. of Supplies Mr. D. McCallum is appearing and Trans. (temp.), British Forces for Wong Hang-kwong.
in Palestine and Trans-Jordan
RAIDS DESCRIBED
Mr. Wm. Hunt. Dr. W. Homberg. Capt. Hardy. Mr. T. M. Huges, Mrs. M. Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Wells Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hall, Mrs. D. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. G. Hull, Miss Hull. Mrs. A. K. Henderson. Bishop and Mrs. W. E. Hammaker. Mr. E. Hosie. Mr. E. Haussamana, Capt. A. J. Holland, Miss O, Hellewell.
Mr. C. LПbert.
Mr. C. W. Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. B. Jackson, Mr. W. A. Jones, Major H. H. Joseph.
Mr. 1. Kelen, Mr. H. Krabble. Mr.
In a safe behind a counter was L Kadoorie, Bir Elly Kadoorle. Mr. found 530 $1 notes on the Canton C. A. King, Miss M. Kirkwood, Miss Municipal Bank and ten $10 on the E Kelly, Mr. J. B. Kooter, Mr. same bank. An interesting fact Koresyn, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H about the 530 notes was that some
Koresyn. of them bore the number E387934. In some clothes in a cardboard
box were found another forged $10 note and two 50 cents notes on the Yu Ming Bank. No one claim-
(Feb. 15): Captain and Bt. Maj. Outlining the facts, Mr. Whyatt led the clothes but in the same box
fendant...
Mr... E. Lund, Miss M. Lawrence, Mr. Liou Fon Tcheng, Mr. and Mrs.
W. Leichter, Miss C. Leffler, Mrs. C.
D. Lefler. Capt. J. F. Lawrence, Mr. R. S. Lapham, Mr. B. C. Law-
rence.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. N. McGowan,
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REGISTRY WEDDING.
H. G. Freeman, R.A.. us Dep. Asst. sald that on the night of February was a letter addressed to fourth Mr. W. L McKenzie. Ir. J. M Dir. of Progress. Munitions Pro- 9-10 the police conducted raids on
defendant at that address, which Middlecoat, Miss: M. Manuk. Mrs. duction Dept. Jan. 27); Capt. G. three houses, 184, Des Voeux Road Was the Nam Cheong Boarding and Master Mourean,, Mr. E. D. A quiet wedding took place at W. Preston, RE, as Star Captain, Central, second ficor, 70, Con-House, and owned by fourth de Murphy, Capt. D. F. Mitre, Mr. and the Registry of Marriages, supreme War Office (Jan. 21); Captain J.naught Road Central, second floor.
Mrs. H. G. McNeary, Mr. and Mrs. Court, yesterday, when Miss Chan Patrick, M.C.. 15th/19th H. as and., 109. Wellington Street, second Evidence would be given to show C. Mather, Miss J. Mather, Mr. C. Wat Han, of No. 2 Lion Rock Staff Capt., War Office (Jan. 24). floor.
that first defendant was a frequent R. Muller, Mrs. M. L. Muckley, Mr. Road, ground floor, and daughter The follg. appts. are made:- In the raid on 184. Des Voeux visitor to the place, and was the and Mrs. V. M. Morgado, Mr. the late Mr. Chan Chung Hon. Maj.-Gen. C. a. Liddell, C.B.. Road Central. Detective-Inspector kept woman of fourth defendant. Mojzisek, Mr. A. B. Moulton, Mrs. became the bride of Mr. Cheng C.MG.. C.B.E., D.5.0., from L. R. Whant, accompanied by as was also Au Yeung-wah, the E. Madrigal, Misses P. and M. Sul Ting, son of the late Mr Comdr., 4th Div, to be Adit.-Gen. Detective Sub-Inspector J. O'Dono-discharged woman.
Madrigal, Miss K. Meltzer, Mr. F. Cheung Kin Cheung.
Mr. J. E. Newlin
The groom is the private secre- tary of the District Officer of Po On District, Kwangtung, and te-
Mr. A. E. Ollerdessan. Mrs. J. sides at No. 3 King Hon Road,
ground floor.
Mr. T. Ramsay, Lt.-Col. and Mrs.
to the Forces. War Office. and van "and a party of police, had to Detective-Sergeant N. B. Fraser:Maloof, Mr. James A. Mills, Mr. J. granted the temp. rank of Lt-break open the front door. Inside was In charge. of the third W. Miller. Gen. Dec. 13, 1937), (Substituted they found the first two defen-raid. Mr. Whyatt continued, and for the notifn, in the "Gazette" of dants and a large collection of on the floor: they found Au Yeung- Dec. 14, 1937): Maj.-Gen. W. D. S. forged Chinese bank notes and wah. A search, of the premises re- Olcese. Brownrigg. C.B., D.9.0. from paraphernalia such as was used in vealed a cardboard box containing Mr. W. G. Pirie, Dr. J. S. Fyne, Comdr, 51st (Highland) Div., TA.. the manufacture of bank notes. 200 forged Canton Municipal Bank Mr. H W. Page, Mr. R. Petri. Capt. to be Mil. Sec. to the Sec. of State There were 1.278 forged $1 notes (notes, several of which had the and "Mrs. Proses: Mrs. E. A. Pos- for War, and granted the temp. on the Canton Municipal Bank. number E740768, which was the sanecke. Mr. and Mrs. Peccel, Mr. rank of Lt.-Gen. (Jan. 3) (subst1-2.392 on the Yu Ming Bank, three same number as that on four out Parr. Mrs. P: S. Purry, Mrs. G. W. tuted for the notifn. in the plates on which were engravings of the six notes found in the front Pressey. "Gazette" of Jan. 4: Maj.-Gen. resembling those used in the cubicle of 184. Des Voeux Road. Sir Ronald F. Adam. Bt., D.S.O..manufacture of $1 Municipal O.B.E..
from Comet (Maj.-Gen.. Bank notes, five similar plates on Mr. Whyatt concluded by · sub- Gen. Star) Staf Cpl. to the Yu Ming Bank, six more forged mitting that the evidence would be Dep. Chlet. of the Imp. $1 notes on the Canton Municipal show no doubt that the defendants Gen. Staff, War Office, and grant- Bank, many wooden blocks, types. were all connected. fourth defen- ed the temp: rank of Lt. Gen. and plates, lithographic ink and dant as much so as the rest. while so empld. (Jan. 3) (substi- materials, and three hand printing Tuted for the notifn. In thepresses. "Gazettes" of Jan. 4 and Jan. 11): Maj, M. J. Richards, O.B.E.. ́R.A., On one of these was the engrav- from Air Liaison Off. (0.3.0 3rd ing "Canton Municipal Bank," on case. Grade), S. Comd.. to be Staff Off..
R.A. (G.S.O. 3rd Grade), Sco.
from G.S.O. 3rd Grade, War Omce,
IMPORTANT NUMERAL
Sir
Evidence was then given, after which the hearing was adjourned.
March 3, 7 and 8 have been set aside for the continuation of the
Comd. (Feb. 6); Capt. and Bt. mains secd., and R. E Crompton, R.W.K.-Capt. C. E. P. Craven is Mal. 8. B. Rawlins. MC.. RA. (Dec. 31, 1937).
secd, whilst holding the appt. of CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS Asst. Instr., Sch. of Mil. Engineer to be Staff of. R.A. (08.0. 3rd
Maj.-Gen.
M. Graham Eng (Feb. 16). "Grade), Aldershot Comd.
K.BE, (Jan. Bowman-Manifold.
C.B., HLI-Capt. R. E. Urquhart is 28); Capt. C. F. Tod, RA, from CMG.. D.S.O., ret. pay, late RE, restd. to the estabt. (Dec. 22, 1937, Alr Liaison
RU RI-Capt. H 8. Dean Off.
3rd is apptd: Col. Comdt. (Feb. 10), (0.8.0. Grade), The British Troops in vice Lt.-Gen. Bir George F. Gor-M.C., to be Maj. (Jan. 15). Egypt, to be, G.S.O. 3rd Grade. ringe, KC.B., K.C.M.G., DS.O., ret. War Office (Jan. 23); Capt. W. Spay, RE, who has Clarke, R. Tank Corps, to be Air age limit for his appt. INFANTRY Liaison Off. (0.8.0. 3rd Grade), 8. Comd. (Feb: 1).
King's Own R-The notiin. in ROYAL REGIMENT ARTILLERY the "Gazette" of Jan. 4. regarding Maj. M. J. Richards. O.B.E.. is L-Col. J. F. E. Packard, M.C.. is secd. for serv, on the Staff (Feb. cancelled.
attained the
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ROYAL TANK CORPS
Captain G. D., Loup retires on ret. pay (Feb. 1).
an (Jan: 30);
Mr. W. Aneurin Jones, Deputy Registrar of Marriages, conducted the ceremony. In the presence of Messrs. Wong Kon Nang and Wong Chik Nang.
ANNOUNCEMENT The forthcoming wedding of. Mr. L. C. Reid, Mr. and Mrs. K. K. John Alfred Carlson, merchant, of Round, Mr. F. Reichert, Mr. and the Chungko Chicha Co., Fed. Inc. Mrs. Rocke. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. U.S.A., No. 48 Rue Dautremer. Raider. Mr. Rosenthal, Mr. and Hankow, and Miss Olga Nicolaev- Mrs. S. A. Ricardo, Mr. C. M. Rosse, na Rijuck, residing at No. 812 Rue Mr. and Mrs. P. Roque, Mr. and Lafayette, Shanghal. has been Mra. Rowell and family.
announced.
Mrs, and Miss Skinn. Mr. A. H.
A
stanton Skin Mr. C. L. Sharp. YUNNAN GOVERNOR'S Mr. and Miss Stainfield, Mr. £ ̈G.
SON MARRIED Smith, Mr. E. Syder, Mr...G.. Swan, Mrs. T. J. G. Stapler, Mr. C. Y.
Ceremony Yesterday At Bollis, Mr. Stichnothe, Mis. N. V. Ecott. Mr. and Mrs. F. Sacco, Mr.
Gloucester Hotel and Mrs. Straeten and family, pretty wedding took place at Capt. Stennes, Mr. M. Szabadoc, 'the Gloucester Hotel yesterday Mr. H. H. Starke, Mr. F. B. Smith. (atternoon when. Miss Ho Soo-Jen. daughter of Mr. Ho Shan-yu of Mr. W. A. Sipprell, Jr.
Mr. A. G. Trillo, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tientsin, became the bride of Mr. A. Tarrant, Mr. and Mrs. A. BLung Shen-wa, So0 of General Tyrrell, Miss M. Tyrrell, Eng. Cdr. Lung Yen. Governor of Tunnan and Mrs. G. F. Taylor, Mrs. J. G. Province. Talt and family, Mr. A. W. Mickle, The wedding was a very quiet
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Tracy and family, Mra, M. G. Talt.
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was conducted under one and Chinese rites by the Hon. Sir Shouson chow.
Many Chinese officials and pro-
reception after the ceremony.
LOCAL ESTATE
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS Capt. C. E Bowden is restd; to
W. E Rev. and Mrs. G. E. 8. Upsdell. the estabt. (Fef. 1): Lt.
serv +with Mr. and Mrs. O. Vagnone, Mr. Bummers is seed, for the T.A. (Feb. 1); Lt (Qr-Mz.) A. and Mrs. Ventura, Mr. W. Vende-minent business men attended the R. Fu-Lt. R. M." Legge is seed. W. Flood, M.B.E. to be Captain witz. 6); Captain R. A. Eillott is secd.
Mr. A. C. Wilcox, Mr. C. A. B. for serv, with the T.A. (Oct. 24, for serv. on the Staff in India (Qr-Mr.) (Feb 15).
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS Wills, Mrs. I: Weler, Mr. T. B 1937); Captain H. C. Gould rein (Feb, 15). quishes the appt. of Adjt. (Feb. 8. Wales Bord-Capt. G. B. Capt. W. H. Scriven to be Maj. Wilson, Mr. Wang, Mr. E. 0.
Yip Fung Bang, 'poultry dealer 1): Captain EL C. Gould is secd. Bugden is sccd. for serv, 18
Capt. W. A. F. Ross, Watson, Mr. C. A. Waggoner, Mr. G. for serv. with the T.A. (Feb, 1); Adit. T.A. (Jan. 31); Lt. T. H. S.MB., to be Mal. (provi) (Feb. 9). F. Walker, Mrs. J. V. Webb, Mr. M. and general merchant. Inte of No.
ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY Wiener, Mra. V. M. Wilson, Mr. E. 146 Belcher Street, first floor, who ́" Captain J. V. Füleul retires on ret. Galletly to be Captain (Jan. 31).
CORPS
Watson.
died on March 21, 1937, left local pay (Feb. 15); Captain (Qr-Mr.) KOSB-Maj. Gen. Sir Edward
estate sworn under $5,800. Pro- Captain R. K. Kent retirea re-
Inspn, Dept. Maj. K. 8. Mac-bate of the will of the deceased, QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL kenzie, MC., RA.. from Inspr. (Cl. according to the tenor thereof, has MILITARY NURSING SERVICEZ) (temp.), to be Inspr. (CI. 2) been granted by the Supreme Court to Woo Lin Shl, widow, of Matron Miss M. M. Roberts, (Feb. 5)."
Inspn. A.R.R.C.. having attained the age
Dept., Engineer and the same address. Stores-Maj. H.. M.
J. W. Steele, having attained the N. Broadbent, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G.,
age for retirement, is placed on D.S.O., is app'd, Col. (Jan. 30); viceceiving a gratuity (Feb. 15). ret. pay (Feb. 14).
Col. thon. Brig.-Gen) D. A. Mac- The undermentioned Lts. to be farlane, C.B., D.B.O., ret. pay, who Capts.-A. E. Chesselis, R. Elliot, has resigned his appt..
Cameroniana-Lt. H. T. Alexan- and remains secd., E 8. Jenkins, R. B. W. Bethell, and T. F. Hay-der to be adit, vice Captain R, G. man-Joyce and remains seed. Collingwood (Feb. 16).
for retirement, is placed on ret. Signals
ESTABLISHMENTS
LARCENY OF CIGARETTES phy (Feb. 14); Miss D. M. Dryden Chand'er, A.M.Inst.C.E.. R.E.. to
On a charge of larceny of 40 be Inspr. (CL Z) (Jan 16), (Nov. 24. 1937); W. G. Stirling E. Lan. R-Maj. L. Andersson to be provi, Staff Nurse (Feb. 7).
MEMORANDA
packets of cigarettes and posses- (Nov. 28 1937); M. A. Foster and retires on ret. pay (Feb. 15): Capt.
R. Mi, Academy.-Capt. G. D. Lt. Col. J. E. E. Packard, M.C..sion of an offensive weapon, Chau H. D. Tolinton and remains secd. W. B. J. Will to be Maj. (Feb. 15). (Dec. 5, 1937); F. E. V. Purcell and The follg. Lts. to be Captains McK. Sutherland. R.E., to be Instr. from King's Own R. to be Lt.-Col, Lal, aged 29, was sent to prison for h.p. list (Jan. 3): Maj. R. H. F. one month and three weeks by Mr. remains secd., and E. H. A Jack-(Feb. 15)-E. Robinson; C. Jones (Jan. 27), son (Dec. 10, 1937): D... Simmons under the prov. of Art. 118, Royal . Army Tech. Sch., (Boys),Capt. Duckworta. MO RE Comdr., R. Edwards at Central Magistracy (Dec. 20, 1937); W. B. Wilson: (Dec. Warrant for Pay and Promotion. N. N. P. Swales, R.E.. to be Instr.RE.. Ceylon, is granted the local yesterday. Complainant was Chau
rank of Lt. Col. (Nov. 24, 1937).. Sze, a shop-keeper. 25. 1937): F., C. G. Page and re- 1931,
(Jan. 31).
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