HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
"S.M.I.L.E."
FINE SHOW AT.
CHINA FLEET THEATRE
Governor Present "SOLLLE," presented by the B.A.M.C. Players at the China Fleet Club last night. was
H.E. TO HOLD
INVESTITURE
Awards To Hon. Mr. T.N. Chau And
Major M.A. Johnson
GENERAL
TWO CARS AND ASSAULT ON
A TRAM
IN
COLLISION
PRIEST IS FINED
The Rev. Charles L. Meaus, of
TAXI-DANCER
Further Evidence At Magistracy
Metropola Hotel, was aned 10 by EYE-WITNESS'S STORY An Lavestiture will be held at Mr. Butters at the Central Court Government House on Wednesday yesterday for driving a private aat 11 am. when His Excellency the motor car without das care and Governor, Sir Geofry Northcote, caution along Causeway Road on will invest the Hon Mr. T. N. Chau, Mar 18
decided success, Every member of the cast proved worthy of the applause received from the large J.P.. with the order of Commander Mr. C. A. Sutherton Russ appear audience, which included HE the of the British Empire and Majored on behalf of the defendant, Governor and Lady Northeote. M. A. Johnson, M.M., of the Hong who was absent from the Colony.
"Wosy" Wosencroft is the comKong Volunteer Defence Corps. and pleaded guilty. pere of the show while Mr. AA, with the Order of the British Em- Barton is the producer. Stage pire (Military Division). settings were cleverly arranged by Certificates of Honour will be Mr. J. Holls
presented at the same time to the The Humorous Three (Messrs.following Justices of the Pedce, Fred Davies. Johnnie Harvey and Messrs. Ip Lan-chuen, Wang Ping- Frank Florence) rendered very sun and Wong Iu Tung. efficient entertainment in the
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Mt. Russ said that the accident was not a question of recklessness on speed. Defendant had been used to driving on the right alde of the road in Continental coun- tries and unintentionally com- mitted a breach of the local trame regulations.
Further witnesses for the prose- cution gave evidence yesterday at the resumed hearing of the case in which an accountant, Yip Ping chun, aged 30, was charged with the alleged assault of Miss Yung Lai-la, taxi-dancer employed by the Capitol Ballroom, on April 1, before Mr. Butters at the Central
Mr M. A da Silva, assisted by At an con- Detective-Sergeant J. ducted the prosecution, while Mr. Hin-shing Le. instructed by Mr J. M. Hall, appeared for the de-" fence. Mr. C. D'Almada held a watching brief on behalf of the Capitol Ballroom.
Court.
On Friday at Police Headquarters way of jazz, in some items imperat 5 p.m., His Excellency will in-
Inspector 8. C. Saunders, of the sonating the famous American vest the Hon. Mr. T. H. Kins. Com Traffic Department. sala that screen stars, the Mills Brothers, missioner of Police, with the King's about 10 pm on the day in ques-yesterday testined that she was Miss Chan Lan-si, taxi-dancer.
"PELMANISM”
Police Medal, and wil present tion, the defendant was driving
about a foot away from defendant entitled Colonial Police Long Service Medals along Causeway Road in a wester while dancing. A commotion drew A humorous sketch "Pelmanism" kept the house in and other awards,
ly direction. A tax, travelling on Afterwards His Excellency will the proper side of the road, was she saw as she turned was defen- her attention and the first thing constant bursts of laughter. The ainging of Hector Wiggins was well visit the fire stations.
coming from the opposite direc-j
dart striking Miss Yung. "He Teceived.
tion. The two vehicles came into first kicked her once and then
Une. "A
struck her," witness went on to taxi,
Bay.
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"Romany". "♫ scene with gypsy. settings and singing by different members of the cast, was also highly appreciated.
The band of HMS Cumberland supplied the music throughout the show. the proceeds of which will be donated to the Boy Scouts'
Association.
WEDDINGS AT REGISTRY
YESTERDAY'S TWO
Er
CEREMONIES"
THE BIBLE IN CHURCHES
Forthcoming Local
Celebrations
The fourth centenary of the setting up of the Bible in the Parish Churches la being cele brated this year during the month
of June.
In England there is to be a great thanksgiving service in St. Paul's Cathedral on June 17, and on June 19 the Commemoration is being
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the tram
struck
collision 02 tramcar also
the causing considerable damage.
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COUNSEL'S QUESTIONS
The tram driver, Taang Sang- kong. was nhed $15.
Mr. Hin-shing Lo asked:-Ben Tsang pleaded that the lighting tore the incident, you worked to- was bad at the scene of the ac-gether with complainant?—Yes. cident and it was raining at that time.
Mr. Butters remarked that Tsang should have been able to see the cars on the line and if he falled to obsurve the vehicle he would have falled to observe a bedes- trian
NO LICENCE
Have you seen the complainant since the incident?-Yes, we have met.
Have you discussed with com- plainant what evidence you were to give before His Worship? No.
In answer to Mr. Silva's ques-
you tion you sald
didn't know where defendant had kicked com- plainant but merely lifted up his foot towards complalriant.-Yes.
W. Hambrook, of HMS. Pandora, Two European couples were mar- observed in the Parish Churches was fined $10 by Mr. Butters at ried at the Registry. Supreme land in most places the civic au- the Central Court yesterday for
MANY PERSONS NEAR driving a car without an appro- Court. yesterday.-
thorities are attending...
Do you think that at the mo. morning ceremony Miss In Hong Kong, a special servicepriate licence. along Island Road
ment when defendant lifted his Pauline Landau, daughter of Mr. will be held in St. John's Cathe-jon May 7.
we.e the Aaron Landau, of "Jimmy's dral on Sunday, June 19 at 11: V. Heaton of E.M.S. Perseus, was foot you can say you Kitchen," and Mrs. Landau be- a.m., when the Rev. F. Short will also fined $10 for allowing Heaton nearest to defendant?--I didn't There were to drive the car.
pay much attention. came the brice of Mr. Robert | preach.
just about. Owen-Hughes. police officer. The
W. A.. Sipperell was summoned many other persons
the samé distance away. Witness for driving a car in a manner bride's parents were the witnessės.
On the following day there is to
dangerous Mr. and Mrs. Owen-Hughes are
to the public along disagreed that the lifting of his leaving for Home today on board Hotel at 1 pm at which His Ex-'on May 10.
be a lunch in the Hong Kong Wanchal Road and Arsenal street foot could have been the execu-
tion of his steps during dancing. cellercy the Governor has pro-
Did you hear defendant remon- strating with complainant re- questing her not to have trouble. with his partner-No.
the s... Chitral.
INFLUENCE OF BIBLE
Öned $25.
WEL
Mr. K. Tokmakoff, horse train mised to preside. A lecture will be her husband's behalf. and
Mrs Sipperell pleaded guilty on er. and Miss Klaudia Nikolaevna given on the Influence of the Bible Tokmakoff were married in the the English Character and afternoon. Messrs, J. S. A. Cur-12 reem and N. M. Krasroperof, were the witnesses.
Mr. W. Aneunn Jones. Deputy Registrar of Marriages, officiated at both ceremonies.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following forthcoming mar- rlages are announced:
Lieutenant Maurice
Seymour
Leonard Brierley, residing at St Francis Hotel, and Miss Kathleen. Moore Lathrop, of Washington, D.C., en route to the Colony on board the s.8. Empress of Japan.
Mr. Robert
John Vaughan Grindley. warden, Hong Kong Prison, Stanley, and Miss Marjorie Betsy Allen. stenographer. of No.
No. 23 Gap Road.
Literature.
Lau Puk-bil. assistant manager
Tickets ($2,-) are limited and B. & S. PROSECUTED of the Capitol Ballroom, testified
may be obtained at the Cathedral once, The Challenge Bookshop. 1st floor. Queen's Building, or at St. Andrew's Vicarage. Kowloon." before the June 16.
JUMBLE SALES SUCCESS Jumble sales. held simultaneous- ly yesterday at the Kowloon and Hong Kong Union Churches, were well attended. ̈·
MAFOO GETS SIX
MONTHS FOR
SERIOUS ASSAULT
The stabbing incident which oc-
IN CARGO CASE.
Alleged Working At Night
that he saw the whole incident as he was standing near the band stand.
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"I heard.a commotion and Sir T. O'Connor Ou
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Past Delusions
نا
saw defendant giving complainant blow with his flat. I clearly saw complainant trying to seize Messrs Butterfield and Swire,
hold of defendant. and, as she Barnett at the Kowloon Ltd were summoned before Mr. Infled to do so. receiving a kick in
Court
her abdomen" said witness. yesterday for unlawfully signing
He separated the parties; and the endorsement "hot used" when assisted Miss Yung to cargo was discharged from the where she was attended by a tor-General addressing his con- 8. 8. Mentor at 8.20 p.m. on April; doctor.
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the time. Complainant, who was
curred at the servants' quarters of evidence stated that he saw cargo also dancing. happened to bump THOUSANDS PERISHthe Hong Kong Jockey Club stables working on the ship.
IN JUNK OUTRAGES
Material Losses Rün Into Millions
ties
NOT TAKING ORDERS FROM DICTATORS
Sir Terence O'Connor, the Solici-
stituents In Nottingham recently,
Miss Tseung Mel-ling, taxi-declared that Britain was now pay- Mr. D. B. Evans, representing dancer. told the Court that she ing the penalty for the old opinion. the defendants, pleaded not guilty. was dancing next to defendant at that peace could be secured with-
Police Sergt. Mattinson
out armaments.
"Is is not obvious," he asked, "that we have been deluding our- selves since the war in thinking that we could solve all our pro blems by assuming that people were ready to negotiate and to do away with armaments?
HELD UP BY RAIN"
into him and he struck her on the dn May 18, had a sequel before Mr.
face, and gave her a kick. a Butters at the Central Court yes- Mr. Cessford of the Freight European separated the struggle terday when a mafoo, Wong Yau- Department of B. and S., said that and held the defendant. yan, was found gulity of the charge no
cargo
worked fas
The hearing was adjourned to of" causing grevious bodily barm night, and that there was June 14.
When
sequently no work was done.
that
WRONG PARKING
to Bul Fong-lam, another matoo, he would know about it.
"The League of Nations Union The Hong Kong Chinese Fisher-and was sentenced to six months' visiting the ship, the Chief Officer
has been passing fatnous, useless men's Guild reveals in its statis-imprisonment. A recommendation | had told him that the work was
and dangerous resolutions, and of Japanese atrocities that for banishment was also made by held up by the rain, and con-
meanwhile Britain was getting A fine of $5 was imposed of since September 12, when the Mr. Butters.
more defenceless and less able, by Mr. Macfadyen at the Kowloon her spirit and temper, to make n China Const blockade was begun,Į "Nothing that defendant says The hearing was adjourned till Court yesterday on Mr. C. L. WI-true contribution towards the peace 412 junks had either been sunk or can mitigate the serious of the August 23, when a definite date Itams, of the Asiatic Petroleum of the world. burned in the vicinity of Hong offence. He might have been could be given as to the date of Company, "for having parked his "We are paying the penalty of Kong, 8,430 sampan folk being shot, facing a charge of murder." de-¡the arrival of the s. 8. Mentor in car on the north side of Saigon that frame of mind to-day. For crowned or burned alive.
clared Delective Sub-InspectorHong Kong. Loss was estimated at $5,000,000: Darkin in prosecuting the case,
Street, near the Majestic Theatre, the first time, we witness an or- April 30. Defendant pleadedganisation of directors from other The cases given were those con- Inspector Darkin said that the firmed, and unconfirmed reports men had a quarrel in the morning
guilty.
countries who tell us how we shall were excluded. The outrages tend-over the loss of a jacket. Blows
regulate our Press, whate, we shall say about them and exactly what ed to increase in April.
were exchanged, but the incident
we must do if we are to keep their was soon over. « Later in the even-
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EURASIA PLANE'S RADIO TROUBLE
Fault Repaired;
Will Leave Today
ing defendant met complainant in
Inspector O'Connell prosecuted. 00
BALLROOM SUMMONS
HEARING
Further evidence in connection
the stairway and struck him with with the Biomass · Against the
a three-cornered dagger in the Majestic
ALLEGED NAVAL DESERTERS
"It is obvious we can no longer Ten of the tp alleged deserters tolerate that position. It is equal- Baliroom for causing from HMS. Dorsetshire while shely obvious that those who, more back. The wound penetrated com-unnecessary noise to disturb the was in Australia are on their way than anybody else, are responsible plainant's lung. The latter did not peace, was given yesterday before to Hong Kong.
for the weakness and spirit which
at once realise that he had been Mr. Edwards at the Central Police Whether or not any of them brought us to our present position, wounded and continued to struggle Court. with Wong in the servants' quar- Mr. The Eurasia Aviation Company's ter where he suddenly collapsed plane which was, scheduled to leave Kal Tak yesterday at 7 a.m. was "unavoidably delayed by radio trou-
ble.
will be court-martialled will depend | ought not, at this present juncture, solicitor appeared for the prose commence as soon as they unless they are prepared to go out Abbott, Assistant Crown on the result of inquiries which to pass warlike, bellicose resolutions
cution and Mr. M. A. da Silva was arrive.. for the defence.
The plane actually started her journey to Hankow via Chang- sha but after ten minutes of flying returned to her base and reported having had trouble with her wire less apparatus.
The fault has been remedied. however, and she will leave Kai Tak for her scheduled destination this morning.
and lost consciousness.
AIR MAIL HELD UP
The Imperial Airways liner due from Bangkok yesterday was held
Mr. D. Pitches was the com plainant.
Stafford-Smith,. the
into the open squares and advocate conscription and open recruiting booths,"
Mr. "F.
Sir Terence said that arms meant Yesterday Ng Hin-wing resid. popular tal-pan of the British-sacrifice, and we in England had ing at No. 29 Des Voeux Road, American Tobacco Company, re-to examine the question of whe- said that the noise created by the turned to the Colony yesterday by ther we were prepared not only to up at Bangkok by the non-arrival dance band was not very audible the s.8. Chitral. He had been on make sacrifices to uphold our of the mails by the main line ma- and could not be regarded as a business visit to Shanghal
chine. The date and time of her disturbance. He said that occa arrival lá uncertain..
DORADO LEAVES. The Imperial Airways plane, Dorado; left Hai Tak yesterday for
ideals, but also, in the last resort. whether we had the will to line
necessary, die for our convictions. "We have to protect our com- mon ordered treedom and our right to say what we like within reason, write what we like in a free Press, and say what we like about peo ple we don't like," he added.
sionally the noise caused by the Mr. J. H. Penington, Chief Con-up behind the armaments and, if trams was more annoying than structional Engineer of the Inter- the band
national Combustion, Ltd., who re- Witness was a light sleeper, but cently secured large order from the His Excellency the Governor and Bangkok at 6 am, with one passen had never been troubled from his China Light and Power Co. Ltd, returned to the Colony from Lady Northcote will attend the ger for London and one for Cal-sleep by the band. Races at Happy Valley on Batur cutta, 155.847 kilós of mail and The hearing was adjourned sine Shanghai yesterday. He is staying
die 5.433 kilos of freight.
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