HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
TENANTS SUE LANDLORD
DAMAGES CLAIM
FOR $1,000.
MAGISTRATE
AS COMPLAINANT
Chinese Fined For Dangerous Driving
Mr. R. A. D. Forrest, Senior Magistrate, Hongkong, was the complainant in a case before The tricks alleged to be adopted
Mr. R. Edwards at the Central by certain landlords to gain pos-
Court yesterday when a private session of their property were
car driver, Weng Yum-lam, strongly denounced by Mr. M. A.
was charged with driving a da Silva, in the Summary · Court
vehicle ta a dangerous manner.
the yesterday, when he appeared for
Wong pleaded guilty to three tenants, Shum Tin-tong. Yung Kwong-chuen and Chow charge and told the Curt that he Tat-hing, of Nos. 326-8, Lalchikok was only a substitute chauffeur, Road, who claimed damages not
Mr. Forrest said that on Jane reeeding, $1,000 from Les Cho-29, he was driving along Stubbs chuen and sought an injunction Road and Repulse Bay Road, fol- restraining further demolition oflowing the defendant's car. the premises.
each occasion the
He
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wanted to overtake the defendant, Mr. Silva suld that in pursuance but was prevented from doing so as the defendant drove along the of what he might call a trick,
centre of the road. On several oc- landicrds were
to various which
casions he sounded his horri adopting in order to obtain posses- sion of their houses, which method indicate that he wanted to pass, could only be classed as: ulterior, and on defendant gave notice to plaintiffs tendant stopped him from over- to quit in December last on the taking, although the road ahead ground that he intended to con-was clear vert the premises from wooden structures. to cement houses."
ir
stressed that Mr. Forrest concrete he had attempted to overtake the defendant under such conditions. he would either have crashed into defendant's car or the hillside.
The premises, however, were in fact of cement concrete, said Mr
Silva, so there was alterations.
no need for
1.
Besides plaintiffs, about 100 per sons living on the premises were:
the notice. These affected by people tried their best to alternative accommodation,
secure
but
A fine of $25 was imposed.
COLONY HEALTH
RETURNS
GENERAL
Mr. Louis Li and his bride, formerly Miss Katherine Mok, after their wedding at St. John's Cathedral yesterday afternoon. (Photo, Ming Yuren).
BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUBS IN COLONY
REPORT FOR 1938 ISSUED
B
CHOPPER ATTACK
SEQUEL
Attempted Murder AllegedTM
Jealousy
over a woman is be-
The Annual Report of the Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association for 1938, which has just been issued, Twenty-nine cases of tuberculosis gives an interesting account of leved to be the motive for an at- tempted murder which occurred and eight cases of cholera were these institutions, which, by its were unsuccessful, and later, when notified to the Health Department own definition are not only an in Spring Garden Lane on May 25. they pointed out to the rent col-on July 5, in addition to aix cases attack on. one of the major pro- when a man was chopped twice in
cases of blems of poverty but teach the art the head. Lector that no alterations to the of enteric fever, four
As a sequel, a carpenter, Lee premises seemed to be necessary. measles, three cases of dysentery, of community life and make they were allowed to remain. On and one case each of diphtheria. vital contribution to the moral, Chan, was charged with attempted another notice cerebro-spinal fever and puerperal physical and educational welfare murder yesterday before Mr. R. A. April 4, however, was sent to the tenants to quit,
After Bin Tsang-shi, principal tenant of the ground. floor of No. 326, Lalchior Road, had given evidence, the case was adjourned.
Mr. D. McCallum appeared for 'the defence.
SURPRISE RAID: ALLEGED FIND
fever.
NO UNTOWARD INCIDENT
Startling rumours have been in circulation following the failure
of their members."
D. Forrest at the Central Court, The accounts given of several
Yuen Tung, victim of the inct- representative clubs vividly lus- trate the work that is being done,dent told the Court that he was They show that membership is, as having his meal in the Tsui Lot a nile, composed of boys who are Eating House, Spring Garden Lane, forced to earn their living at an on the day in question when a
dealy attacked him. age when they should be at school man came from behind and sud- Chan Suet-hing, kept woman, she knew the defendant
of Hongkong Revenue officers to one group of 12 contains 33 news- board the ss. Canton Maru.cn a boys, 5 shoeblacks and 9 doing
other paid work). Three clubs Bald recent trip from Canton.
one for boys and two for girls, several years ago. Three or four to live with him "but she refused. deal with young delinquents, in-years ago defendant had asked her
petty pickpockets
She later married the complainant. cluding
Boys are, where possible, ap-After further evidence the hear- "unlicenced hawkers."" prenticed in various trades: Where ing was adjourned to this after- this impossible, licences are secur-moon.
Inquiries reveal that the Re- OF HEROIN PILLS
venue officers intended to board party of the vessel to undertake a normal A surprise raid by a Revenue Officers on Room 213, Tai search but were prevented from Koon Hotel, Des Voeux Road Cen-doing so as the ship had the status tral, on June 27, resulted in the of a government vessel.
Owned by the Osaka Shosen arrest of an unemployed man, Wong Kum, who was charged with Kaisha, the Canton Maru is under the possession of 30,000 heroin charter to the Japanese Govern- pills before Mr. R. A. D. Forrest atment.
It is definitely established that the Central Court yesterday, when committal proceedings were com.there was no untoward incident, as
suggested by rumoura ..menced against him.
4
When" the Revenue Officers ar rived, the defendant was found in
the
small boy.
with a 1 M
AIRPORT NEWS
.Packets of heroin pila were alleged Imperial Airways:
to have been found in the place
while one packet was discovered
in the bed under a blanket
Defendant, in his statement to the police, said he was in the room
visiting a friend who was out.
The hearing was adjourned for this morning when the boy will be
NORTHBOUND Monday: Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong-
kong.
Dardanus. Dorado-4 and 5 p.m. SOUTHBOUND
Tuesday: Hanoi, Bangkok. Denebola- am.
called to give evidence for the de- Air France fence.
ILL - TREATMENT ALLEGED
Bail of $250 was allowed Lam Tat-sam, 39, master of the Lam Tal Shin Boot Shop in Temple Street. when he appeared before Mr. QAA, Macfadyen at the How- loon Court yesterday on a charge of -treating a boy, Hau Wal- man, aged 16. Lam is"alleged to have tied the boy with a length of wire, and to have applied a piece i of burning firewood to his legs. The case against Lam will be heard on Monday afternoon.
NORTHBOUND Wednesday, France, Hanol,
Hongkong.
Service-12.30 p.m.
SOUTHBOUND
Wednesday: Hanol, France. Service-2 p.m. (same day). « Pan American Airways:
EASTWARD" U.S.A,
Wednesday:
Hongkong. Philippine Clippër-2 p.m.
WESTWARD
Manila,
Thursday: Manila;-U.S.A. Philippine Clipper-3.30. a.m.
and
ed for them to sell newspapers.
Girls are taught to be good house- and operate shoe-shine stands. DEPARTURE OF HON. hold servants, providing, in the MR. A. G. W. TICKLE
The Director of Public Works, fined labour, well disciplined and the Hon. Mr. AG.W. Tickle, leaves words of one report "a class of re- well equipped with the knowledge the Colony to-day, on retirement, essentially required in all house- by the Empress of Japan. He will
leave Queen's Pler at 10.15 am. holds in the colony."
"From to-day Mr. AB. Purves Education includes the teaching. of Chinese and English, arithme- will be Director of Public Works, tle, first aid and hygiene, as well and Messrs, HH Pagg "and R.P. as, for the girls, cooking, sewing Shaw will act as Assistant Director of Public Works Kowloon-New Ter- and general housework.
Recreation is provided in the ritories and Hongkong, respectively form of ping pong, simple the latter during the sheence on gymnastics and drill, handwork of leave of Mr. HJ. Pearce. various kinds, and singing. Foot- ball is popular and inter-club games are an attraction. Outdoor expeditions and bathing picnics have been arranged."
HONG KONG TIDE TABLE
From 7 16 13 July 1939
HIGH WATER.
*si sek
Days of
Date of
The clubs usually have quarters at their disposal. However, one YM.C.A group in Kowloon reports, that "as premises are so hard to get, five groups of boys meet in the streets. under the supervision of leaders. Activities are neces- sarily limited, but singing, games and simple instruction have al-Fri ready been undertaken.”
and three Sat. Eight Boys' clubs
Un-
Suo. gtris' clubs are described. fortunately, individual reports are! not uniform and no attempt is Mon 10 made, for instance, to give the total number of children, enjoying Tues, 11 their facilities.
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Kong
Standard
Time
Height.
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Hong
Kong
Standard
Time.
b. m.
Join
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01 40
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05 56
38
1146
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0207
40844
87
1295
154
152
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13104 920 25 0935 011050 ∙141544 2058
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2136 1400 04 35 Wed. 19
17 31 3 7 6525 Thur, 13
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HONGKONG ROYAL OBSERVATORY
18 am, July 6.
Barometer (at sea level), 29.75 ina
Temperature, 34 F.
Humidity, T7 per cent.
Wind Direction, W.N.W.
Wind Force (Beaufort), 2
Temperature; maximum yesterday,
90 T.
Temperature; minimum last night.
79 F
Rainfall for 24 hrs, ending 10th
to-day, nil
Total rainfall since January 1st,
51.63 ins.
33 Against an average of, 40.93 ins.
9Sunset to-night, 7.11 p.m.
Sunrise to-morrow, 5.44 am.
4 pm. July 6. 19 10 la 7. 2231 13 Barometer (at sea level), 29.69.
Temperature, 88.
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Three of the clubs have paid Appearing on remand before Mr, Peter Sheung Wai-sung, man- P. Edwards at the Central Court leaders.
The Association is under the ager of the Chinese Business De- yesterday charged with assault on
Millington, Chan Tak-chi, foki of the Bino-patronage of HE the Governor. "partment of Messrs.
three German Dispensary, with intent The Rt. Rev. Bishop Hall is Presi- Smith and the Rev, A. P. Rose (St. Humidity, 69. Ltd.,
sentenced to months hard labour, by Mr. R. to rob him, and possession of a dent, the Sir Robert. Kotewall and John's Cathedral)
The Association's Edwards, at the Central Court revolver and Ave rounds of am the Hon. Mr, B., Caine, vice-prest-honorary secretaries. yesterday, on charges of fraude-munition, Lau Man-chi, a Swatow dents. The Hon. Treasurer is Mr. lent conversions of sums totalling Chinese," was committed to stand Kwok Chan, c/o the Banque de statement shows a
trial at the Criminal Sessions.Pido Chine and Mr. J. Middleton financial position during 1936, 3200 Mr. F.G. Nigel prosecuted.
was
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