HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
CHINESE COUNCILLORS ENTERTAIN MEMBERS OF BRITISH RELIEF UNIT
Mr. Evert Barger And His Associates Thanked
MEMBERS OF the britisH RED CROSS UNIT TO CHINA were entertained to tea by the Chinese members of the Council at the Chinese Merchants' Club yesterday afternoon.
Owing to illness, the Hon, Sir Robert Kotewall, one of the hosts, was unable to be present. The guests were received by the Hon. MI. M. E. Lo, the Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan and the Hon. Mr. W. N. Thomas Tam."
Among those present were Mr. Owas very strong, such as there was K. Yul. famous "war" Mayor of in England new. Greater Shanghal who opposed the
FROM CAMBRIDGE
Japanese demands in 1937, Mr. Mr. Wên Yuan-ning, as a Cam- Wen Yuan-ning, editor of Tien bridge man, said he was very proud Hsia Monthly, Mr. Ho Kom-tong. that there were at least two mem- Dr. Arthur W. Woo, Messrs. Libers of the Unit that were from Sing-kul, J. M. Wong, Ngan Shing- Cambridge University. He thank- kwan, Fung Kong-un, B. Wonged them on behalf of the univer Tape, Li Yau-tsun, LiPo-kwai, 14 sitles of China, and hoped that it Lan-chuen. Tang Shlu-kin.. Wong would be possible in
the near Ping-shun, Ng Wah, Lam Ming- tuture to send a similar mission to fan. Li Jowson, M. H. Lo, and L. Europe from China: Ju-cheung.
HƠN. 1. A. K. LO
Welcoming Mr. Evert-Barger and. his associates, the Hon, Mr. M. K La sald:-
Some time ago a fund was raised in England for the purpose of sending out a British Red Cross Unit to work, for Ching, in order
to mark the deep sympathy of the British for war-torn China in her¦ desperate struggle. Mr. Barger and his asscelates are members of that Unit, and are on their way to China under the auspices of the
Committee of that fund.
STUDENTS' RELIEF ASSOCIATION
PARTY*
Hotel yesterday.
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GENERAL
A few members of the cast in The Romance of the Mighty. Amazon to be given at the Taiping Theatre on June 1 and 2 commencing at 8 p.m., on each evening, under the auspices of the Hongkong Chinese Women's Club in aid of war relief,
CHINESE SOCIETY WEDDING
ROYAL SCOTS
AT RETREAT
AT H.K.C.C.
There was a large attendance at the Hongkong Cricket Club yester.
GLOUCESTER HOTEL day evening when a Retreat was
RECEPTION
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Members of the Unit were the guests of honour at a tea party
A very pretty Chinese society given by the flongkong Students Wedding took place in Hongkon
si Association at St. Francis yesterday afternoon when Mr. Lee Keng-in, Secretary of the Bank of Mr. Chung Hang-shung, under-East Asia and the eldest son of Mr. graduate of the Hongkong Univer- sity, was in the chair, presented pennant to Mr. Evert Barger. Teader of the Unit.
MẸ 'Chung
sald that We extend to.Mr. Barger and his
the associates a very warm welcome, sympathetic act of the visitors, and we thank all our other guests who had abandoned their com- for their kind attendance, thereby forts at home to help China and doing greater honour to our distin- her people, served as a great en-
couragement. guished guests.
ana Mrs. Te Ching-ung. of HK.. was married to Miss Li Wal-ki, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L Shiu-pang. of Seymour Terrace Hongkong.and a niece of Mr. L Tse-fong, manager of the Bank of East Asia.
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ter Hotel, where Hon. Sir Shousen
beaten by the Pipes and Drums and Military Bank of the 2nd Bat- tallon. The Royal Scots,
Guests were accommodated
at
the west end of the ground, while there was accommodation for the public on the north side,
The quick march. "Aldershot?" played by the Military Band and Bugles, greatly stirred listeners, while the Foursome Roel dances by Pipers Stewart. Webster, Martin and Gray, was heartily applauded
THE PROGRAMME
The programme was as follows: Je legal ceremony was con-
Slow March, Rowan Tree. Pipe dieted at the Registry, where Mr.
Band: Quick March, Aldershot, T. S. Whyte-Smith officiated.
Military Band and Buglés: Dance, This was followed by a largely
Danced by A Foursome Reel, Both Mr. Barger and Mr. W. We regret that the pressure of
attended reception at the Glouces-Pipers Stewart, Webster, Martin, their engagements during their Jenkins suitably replica and said short stay in the Colony has ren- they were deeply touched by the chow proposed the toast to the Gray; Quick March. Punjab, Milit- dered it impossible for us to or-kind reception extended to them newly-weds, to which the bride-ary Band: Slow March, (a) Scots ganise a more ntting reception in by the Hongkong students, parti-
Royals. Quick March, (b) The Royal Scots. Combined Bands honour of Mr. Barger and his asso- cularly by the Hongkong Univer-
The bride was attended by ner (Two marches from the Royal clätes. I am sure, however, that sity undergraduates with whom
cousins, Misses Lee Wank-man.scots records of the year 1667); they will not measure our grate- they had, a common bond of
Lee Way-han and Lee Way-kin as Retreat; Regimental March. Dum- ful appreciation by the humble friendship.
bridesmaids. Miss Salima Mck was nature of this reception, nor by my
bartons Drums. flowergirl and Master Foon Hip- own inadequacy of expression.
jung performed the duties of page- boy
The bridegroom had Mr. Lee Foon-sin as bestman
PROFOUNDLY, GRATEFUL „ After all, they know that grati-
tude is one of the national char-
ing.
Among others who spoke was Dr. Lin Wo-chiang, who eulogised the work of the Unit,
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CANTON STUDENTS
groom replied.
THE DRESSES -
"ORDERS ARE ORDERS"
"Orders are orders," which acteristics of the Chinese, 'and so
Mr. Evert Barger, Mr. P. Wright
the The bride made a charming pic-opens on.. Empire Day at I feel they will understand, with- and Mr. W. Jenkins, of the Bri-ture in a beautiful wedding creation Kowloon Cricket Club, is an #* out any lengthy remarks from me, tish Relief Unit, who are shortly how profoundly grateful we are to leaving for the interior to offer
of silver lace over ivory satin slip, propriate entertainment for such. them for coming out to help China, their practical services to China, frock was trimmed with styer calls, marching
modelled on the princess line. The an occasion. The sound of bugle feet and the in spite of the grave times through were the guests of honour at an which their own country is pass-Informal luncheon party given by and the long tight sleeves.
cord and white net round the neck sharp words of command heard She coming from the barrack square, I hope and believe that when students of the Canton University wore an Elizabethan style veil and are quite realistic of life in the they come into direct contact with at the Ying King Restaurant yes carried a spray bouquet of lily of army.
terday. Mr. C. M. "MacDonald, the valley and carnations." what actually goes on in China
of the London correspondent they will have the satisfaction of Anding that China's cause, and Times, who arrived here only afrocks of blue and pink talets also ducer, who goes to a quiet Eng- China's needs, are worthy of their few days ago from Chungking great humanitarian work, and of was also invited to the function.. the splendid gesture of a great
Western Democracy, itself in the JAPANESE SENT TO PRISON FOR
throes of a life and "death strug- gle.-harassed but unconquerable, to`
a great Eastern Democracy, simi-
larly circumstanced, similarly ha-
rassed and similarly unconquer-
able.
WOUNDING WIFE
On behalf of my colleagues, and
Ohta Tanosuke, owner of the in the name of the Chinese Com- Nagasaki Joe 'beer hall in Wan- munity, I say to them, with fervent chai, was at the Criminal Sessions sentenced to nine heart, "od speed, and thank you." yesterday
months' hard labour after he had GREAT HONOUR
pleaded guilty to a
charge of maliciously wounding his wife, Mitsuko Ohta, on March 2.
The alternative charge wounding, with intent, was with
է.
In reply, Mr. Barger said it was a great honour for his companions and himself to be received so kind-
The bridesmaids wore pretty
cathedral
The story concerns Mr. Wag- germeyer, an American film pro-
modelled on princess lines; with Ush
town, complete yokes of silk net and a panel front with his "heavy woman," camera relleved with cau de nil and blue men, electricians, etc. velvet ribbon. They carried heart a film of the British
work,...
This, of course, requires tired in rose organdie trimmed permission of "the brass
shaped posies of artificial roses.
The flower girl was daintily at
to shoot soldier at
the
hats," with velvet ribbon and carried a but before this permission has
paste of red roses, while the page
satin.
AT THE REGISTRY
been received. Mr. Waggermeyer
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1940. -PAGE 5S
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In the Colony of Hongkong i- cluding the Island, Kowloon and New Territories during the week ending at 8 a.m.
Saturday, May 18, 1940, there were al- together 100 traffic accident, the result of which 5 were killed and 28 persons injured.
persons were
Of persons killed, an unknown Chinese male and a Chinese female Akt 45. were knocked down and killed by motor lorries
the whlist crossing carriageway and thret persons died from in- received whilst alighting fures. from moving vehicles, two from buses and one from a tram.
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Of persons injured, 22 boy looked extremely smart in a and his actors, actresses, proper- black satin suit faced with white les. etc... arrive in barracks,
pedestrians who were struck "by 'car- the amazement of the
vehicles, while, crossing the quarter- master. Just as Mr. Waggemme-
bicycle. rider riageway," A Miss Tu Wal-ying. daughter ofyer thinks he has triumphed, the injured as the result of
sion between vehicles. General Commanding the Divi the late Mr. Iu Ku-un and sister
sion arrives on the scene and of Mr. lu Tak-cheuk, compradore with what consternation to the of the National City Bank of New military personnel present can York, was married yesterday at the
be imagined. Registry to Mr. Leung Cheur-yau merchant, of No. 7 Kotewall Road, He referred to the appeal for Mr. D. J. N. Anderson, who re-
Other Registry weddings yester. support for the British War Or-presented the accused, said that
day were between :- ganisation Fund which General Wu
Mr. See-to Fai, student. of No. 3 Te-chen had made, and said that there was no doubt from the
lower court evidence that defen- Soy Street, and Miss.rung Kwok-
ly by such a distinguished gather ing, of Chinese.
drawn.
of
it was more than a gesture. It re-annt was very drunk at the time. Ju, of No. 10 Luen Fat Street:
presented something which bound
the English and Chinese people! more than their coming to China could do
In
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Colony for 23 years and was a
when the Colonel and adjutant The complications which follow
try to explain matters to the General are most amusing; ·
mem-
or Messrs. 5.
The seating for Saturday 25, is, sold out but there are stu some available for Friday, which Mr. Sung Hon-ting. probationary
may be obtained through HERE 23 YEARS
dispenser, of No. 235 Lalchikot Rd. bers at the Club Defendant had been the and Miss Cheng Pul-lan, teacher, Moutre & Co. The proceeds will
of No. 2 Tung Fong Street;
be sent to the "Overseas League Mr. Co Cheng-hun, merchant, Tobacco Fund
ar- Adequate residing at the Hotel Cecil, and rangements are being made to Miss Huynh Bun-chow, of No. 87 supply refreshments to everyon Bonham Road;"
during the intervals and bright orchestral music will be discours- ed between the acts
FORGOT TO MAKE HIS REPORT
A deep feeling for China in her respected member of the Japanese great suffering, continued Mr. community. His married life had Barger, had existed in England for, been normal and his wife was the past three years, and there was prepared to carry on with him. tremendous feeling of sympathy The Chief Justice, Bir Atholl Mr. Cheng Shui-pak, salesman. for China because of England's MacGregor, said the offence was of No, 22 Lyndhurst Terrace and own' troubles at this time. It was too serious for him to consider Miss Leung Woon-hing, of No. 384 as representatives of that feeling ning or binding over defendant. Laichikok Road:
His Lordship said he was, how- Mr. Chan Fo-kuen, atudent. or
"that the Unit had come to China,
ever; impressed by the fact that No. 33 Connaught Road Central, and Miss Leung Chee-shueng. of No. 228 Wanchal Road:
There was little, perhaps, that they could do to help. However, defendant's wife was willing to they were grateful for the oppor- tunity for service to the Chinese forgive him and take him back. people and for studying one of the greatest civilisations of the world.
WARM WELCOME •¦
Mr. O. K. Yul sald that the news;
AIRPORT NEWS
AGAIN
of the Unit's arrival had spread to CLIPPER DELAYED
many parts of China, and the people had been profoundly touch-
Mr. Fan Kwai-wing, clerk Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co.
Ltd., and Miss Ng Man-shang. of
No. 128 Fuk Wa Street.
61.
A German Roland Sander, or No. 3. Julia Avenue, Mongkok, appeared before M. E. Hims worth at Kowloon Court yester-
day on a charge of falling to t
port in person at the Monkot Police Station on Munday, May 20, as required by the regulations passengers-Capt. A R., William-governing enemy allene. He was ed. The Chinese "welcomed them Pan American Airways Honolulu son of Jardine, Matheson & Co., Aned $5 warmly, and he wished Mr. Barger Clipper, which was expected to Mr. D. Fraser, for London, and Defendant explained that- nn and his companions every success arrive yesterday, was delayed
The situation in the interior, further 24 hours and is now ex- said Mr. Tul, was improving day pected at Kai Tak, this afternoon, by day, but there was a great deal
DELIA LEAVES
of suffering to "relieve which he
felt sure the Unit could do a lot Imperlat Airways Delia (Capt. A. Mr. Yuf also said that thembers B. Dykes and F/O Harvey) left of the Unit would find in the in- Hongkong yesterday morning tak- terior a spirit of resistance that ing 260-kilos of mail and three
Luang Prassad for Bangkok.
t
Monday he received permission The next inward plane, with from the District Superintendent London matlsdated May 15, is Police, Kowloon, to visit due to arrive in Hongkong on Ban-friend on board a ship in har- day Another inward plane with bour. The "visit "required a good London malls of May 18, is due to part of the day and when he re- and turned home he was tired. arrive on Monday.
The next outward mail plane will went to bed immediately, forget- teave Kal Tak on Sunday morning: ting about the regulation.
A bus passenger was injured when thrown against a bus trance door when the bus sudden- ly stopped. A lorry passenger was injured when his lorry ran into a lamp post A.. bus pas- Renker was injured while "at- tempting to board a moving bus. Of 100 accidents, 41 were colli- sons between vehicles; 39 were collisions between vehicles
and accidents pedestrians; 20
were due to other causes.
BROKERS CHARGED: Wong Kwok-tsam, allas Wong Shek-chuen, 51, described as a broker, was allowed 5,000 ball when he appeared yesterday before Mr. E. Sheldon, at the Central Mà- gistracy, on, a charge of possession of counterfeit Hongkong ten-cent coins. The defendant was' repre- sented by Mr. G. 8. Ford, and "the case is for committal,
FORGERY ALLEGED
Leung Yin-keung, 29, broker, ap- peared before Mr, L. J. Houston yesterday on a charge of obtaining goods by means of forged docu- ments. Det-Sergt. R. Mcvey pro- secuted.
Leung is alleged to have obtain- ed on May 11, five sacks of white -pepper- from Yung - Ching-yee, -- of- No 217, Wing Lok Street, and 14. bags of dried sea product from Leung Fat, at Bonham Strand West."
The defendant-pleaded
'not guilty and hearing' was fixed for "May 30, at 2.30 p.m.
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