HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
Third Plaintiff Recalled MAXIMUM
In Mortgage
Hearing
When hearing of the alleged false mortgage case was resumed before the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, in the Supreme Court yesterday, the third plaint ft. Chan Kwok-nim, was recalled, on the application of the defence, to give evidence in connexion with a power of atto.ney executed in his favour in Oc oblr by h's, bro- ther. Chan Chung-wah, named as the party who had executed the mortgages forming the basis of the claim, and also in connection with a mortgage exvouted under the power of attorney.
ASSAULT ON DOCTOR
CHINESE SOLDIER.
CONVICTED
GENERAL
JUNK ROBBERY
PENALTY AT CHEUNG
IMPOSED
TRADE MARK CASE
RE - HEARING
SHA WAN
LARGE HAUL OF MONEY
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While boat No, T3333 was at incher in Cheung Sha Wan on Tuesday night, three men, one of whom was armed with a revolver, boarded the craft about 11.40 p.m.
A maximum fine of $1.000, with the alternative of six mon-ba' im- prisonment. was imposed on the The plain.ifts in the case are management of the Tung Hing Chạn Fu.-b.ng, Chan Sik-tin and film, of No. 9, Wing Sing Street, by Chan Kwok-im, who seek from Mr. T. J. Houston at the Central Lai Mau aged 45, partner, ind the cut a deparation that the Court yesterday following a re-another partner, Leung Ki, who mortgages purported to have been hearing of the case in which the were asleep in the cabin in the executed by them in respect with defendant was summoned for in-stern were roused by two of the No. 300 Des Voeux Road Central fringement of a trade mark
marauders and had their hands)
and No. 92 Wing Lok Street are The complainant was Mok Chitted pehind.
raudulent, and they allege that nam, manager of the Sze Tak The robbers then ransacked the .he transactions had been put Chee Medicine Manufactory, of No. cabin and stole $550 in Hongkong through by Chan Chung-wah with 45, Des Voeux Road Central who s10 notes and $79 in Chinese cur-
was represented by Mr. K. F. Wong, renty, part of which waÍ of Messrs. Hall Brutton. Mr. Alfred the floor boards. S. K. Lau appeared for the defence, Mr. Wong called a representative
under
Dr. Tal, medical officer in charge out their knowledge or consent of the Argyle Street Internment The plaintiffs are represented by Camp, was the complainant again Mr. Eldon Potter, KC, and the Hon,
ORANGE GAG “ a1 Kowloon Court yesterday in a wr, Les D'Almada, Jng, instructed case against a Chinese soldier, by Mr. C.`D'Almada, Defendant, from the Hongkong, Cantun and In the meantime, the Leung! charged with assault and disorderly Fung Kai-sun, is represented by Macau Steamboat Company who and Lai were in the robbers boat. conduct on New Year's Day... Mr. H. G. Sheldon, K.C. and Mr. mid the Court that on various oc- They were then taken back to H. C. Macnamara, instructed by casions the medicine was sent to their junk, Lal having in addi- the defendant, A representative tion a amall Grange tag in his Five amendments to the defence of the Indo-China Navigation Com-mouth, and placed in the cabin were led by Mr. Bheldon at the pany also testified that the defen- the robbers nailing the door from
the outside. last hearing, of which the follow. dant exported goods to Penang. Ing three were allowed-
ALLEGED THREAT
Giving evidence, Dr. Tal sald that at 5.30 p.m. on Jan 1, as he was leaving one of the huts. the defendant. Ylp Kwai, seized him
ME M. M. Watson.
and threatened him with injury. 1. That the third- plaintiff was
A number of the other internees came to "his ald, Dr. Tai said. He not Chan Kwok-nin, but had frau- managed to get away from defen- dulently Impersonated him;
2. Thas the first and second dant, but the latter continued to
are wholly throw stones at him as he walk. plaintifs were and ed across the compound.
In admitting the charge, defen- dant said he was feeling angry as he had no blanket.
TROUBLE OVER BLANKETS.
aware of the impersonation, and
3. That if the plaintiffs were the
persons referred to in the state. ment the defendant was not estop- !ped from saying that the deeds were not executed by them or with
Insp. Rogers, prosecuting said their authority and knowledge by! that during the recent transfer of reason of their conduct in stand-
for any trouble that arose.
the camp there had been CCD ing by with full knowledge that siderable trouble over blankets as the mortgages were forged. some of the internees had taken
CROWN LEASE more than their, share. The men. Inspector Rogers said, did not like Third plaintiff, Chan Kwok-nin, their doctor, and would blame him said yesterday that in the middle of September be had he "d that Defendant was sentenced to two, he had been proposed as an at months' imprisonment on a con-mey for the purpose of taking viction for assault and to a further the Crown lease for No. 184, Des one month's imprisonment on a Voeux Road Central, the owners of conviction for disorderly conduct. which were ten of his clansmen, the sentences to run concurrently including Chan Chung-wah..
SHROFF CHARGED
The defendant was also ordered to pay $500 costs.
WEARING OF UNIFORM DURING WAR
REGULATIONS ANNOUNCED
The remainder of the crew of seven had been placed m the hatch the cover of which was nailed dowTI.
The robbers made good their escape.
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Arst floor of Supplementary Reserve, or the veniences. The Witness said that he did not Territorial Army Reserve, not re- guaranteed bomb and splinter want to act as attorney for a man called for service; and other ex- proot and will support the weight How a shroff-employed by Roman converted his property, but his permitted to wear uniform on cer- should be shattered.
whom he knew had fraudulently officers and other ranks ordinarily of the upper four strofes If they Catholic priests attempted to rob name was included without his tain occasions who are employed on! This building is the most modern his masters was disclosed at the knowledge,
quasi-military duties, even though structure of its kind in Hongkong -Central Court yesterday when Ngalj
Mr. Shaiden asked witness if he not subject to military law, provid- and offers sanitary and comfortable Hel. 32. appeared before Mr. R. A.' knew that by executing the morted they are serving under the im- accommodation for the many work-riages are announced:- D. Forrest charged with giving false information and was remanded for a defendant would be prevent 24 hours.
Inspector A. V. Baker said that
defendant admitted that he had
spent $77 of $500 which was en-
-trusted to him.
The Catholic Fathers were not pressing the case.
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NORTHBOUND Thursday: Bangkok. Henol,
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mediate orders of an officers who men
ed from any slightest restitution is so subject. These may wear url- should witness and his co-plain- form on all occasions.
tiffs win the action, Witness re-
C-Ex-officers and other ranks)
piled that he signed at Chan Yim who are under the existing regula 73 DEATHS FROM
Shi's request.
TUBERCULOSIS LAST WEEK
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FORTHCOMING
MARRIAGES
The following forthcoming mar-
Dr. Alberto Maria Rodrigues, of No. 5. Gordon Terrace, and Miss Cynthia Marle Silva, of No. 13, Knutsford Terrace;
Mr. Wu Song-yun, of the Che- klang-Klanga Railway, Hongkong tions allowed to wear uniform on Chief Justice (83 witness): You certain occasions but are not em-
office, and Miss Marguerite Liu, come here with clean hands, that ployed at Class B are. These may
teacher, residing at the Young Women's Christian Association: is, metaphorically. You ask for wear uniform on the appropriate There were 73 deaths from
Mr. Mok Wal-lau, of the staff equity, How can you expect to get occasiong as before. They will not tuberculosis for the week ended equity when you do things. He be permitted to wear it while Tec. 30, according to
of the Ang Tao Jih Pao, and Miss returns that?
engaged in their civilian duties, or furnished by the Health Depart- Au Kit-ching, of No. 491. Queen's for mere convenience. If they are ment. A total of 125 cases were Road West, third floor;
Mr. Mak Fung-ming, tin mer- members of a civil organization notified during the week.
Yeang having an authorized uniform dress, Other returns Include 14 deaths chant, of No. 6, Ning
third floor, Terrace,
and Miss they will, when carrying out the, from dysentery (27 cases notified),
Leung Shuk-ha, of No. 22 Eigin duties of that organization, wear's deaths from enteric fever
Street, Brst floor. its uniform, and not military un-cases notified-one imported).
deaths from small-pox (7 cases
In reply to His Lordship, witness said he was quite prepared to put back the sum of $3,000 that had
form.
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FIRING PRACTICE
"been paid to Chan Yim Shi
Several witnesses called yester day testified that Chan Kwok-nim and Chan Chung-wah were not
Those who wish to wear uniform notified), 2 deaths from diphthe- crie and the same pelton, whfist expert evidence on handwriting but are not sure of the dress reria (8 cases notified), one death was also given by An Tal-yuen gulations should consult the mail from cholera, one death Ranel wellknown Chinese scholar and tary authorities. Those who volun- cerebro-spinal fever
formier Chancellor of the Kwang- tarily elect to wear uniform (Class notified-one Imported).
Twenty-seven cases of tuber- midnight today. Bor C) will not be eligible for out-, Sung Law College.
The hearing will be resumed this fit allowance, or for any of the culosis, two cases of enteric fever, concessions or benefits to which one case each of diphtheria, cere- afternoon.
serving military personnel are bro-spinal fever and dysentery! entitled. Very special cases not were notified to the Health covered by the above may be sub- pariment on Jan. 2. mitted to the War Office.
Tuesday: U.S. A., Manila, Hong-
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Philippine Clipper-2 p.m.
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Further evidence was heard be fore Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the
entral Court yesterday in the case;
Mary has appointed in which an unemployed ship's Queen cook is charged with murder, Mr. Major John Lamplugh Wickham M. J. Abbott, Assistant Crown Sci- to be her private secretary in place citor. was for the prosecution. The of Sir Gerald Chichester, who died. hearing was adjourned until today. on Oct. 3
from Light gun Aring practice will be (two casco carried out between the hours of 9 am and 4 p.m. and 6 pm." and
Firing Area E will be affected.
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UNDER THE DETINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF
H.E. THE GOVERNOR
SI GEOFFRY A. 8. NORTHCOTE, K.C.M.G.
AGRICULTURAL SHOW
(Under the auspices of The New Territories Agricultural Associa tion) to be held at Fanling (near the Fanling Railway Station) on Saturday and Sunday, January 6th and 7th, 1940.
H.E. The Governor has graciously consented to open the Show at 2.30 p.m. on January 6th, 1940.
Prizes will be distributed by J. Barrow, Esq., District Officer, Northern District at 2.30 p.m. on January 7th, 1940.
Concession rates kindly granted by the Kowloon-Canton Rail- way of visitors to the Show on the 10 a.m., 12 noon and 1.30 p.m. trains from Kowloos, and any train from Fanling after 1.00 p.m. on both days.
Admittance: FREE.
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Pictures taken at the Fanling race meeting held on Boxing Day at Kwantl. On the left are Mr. and Mrs, W. A. Mackinlay and on the right are Capt. H. M. Vaux, of the
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