HONGKONG DAILY PRESSTM
ROUND THE POLICE COURTS
AT CENTRAL
AT KOWLOON
DANGEROUS DRUGS.
AIR RAID WARDENS INJURED
GENERAL
SCOTTISH COY. CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN
very an-
Members of the Scottish Com-. KEEPING A GAMING HOUSE
Two air raid wardens were in-pany of the Hongkong Volunteer Chan Fat, 39, unemployed, who A fine of $300 or, in default,volved in an accident during the Defence Corp had a pleaded guilty to a charge of keep-three months in prison, was im- black-out on Wednesday night joysble evening yesterday when ing the first floor of No. 241, Lock-posed by Mr. Q. A. A Macfadyen when they were struck by the rear they held their annual "hallowe'en hart Road as a common gani'ng yesterday on Ho Lin, 28, murried portion of a car which, ironically Dinner at the Talkoo Club. house for the purpose of the woman, for possession of dangerous enough, was flying an A.R.P. dag! Major HR Forsyth Officer 'tam, was fined $50, or one month's drugs.
The wardens, Mr. H. A. Bux and Commanding the Scottish Com- 'hard labour, in lieu thereof, by
Mr. Ng Chin-chul, were walking | pany, próposed the toasts to H. M. Mr. Sheldon yesterday.
along Leighton Hill Road when the the King and guests and Dr.
occurred. They were accident treated by a doctor residing in the GD: R. Black, O. ELE, replied on vicinity and were able to resume cuty.
Det-8gt. J. Bentley said there were actually two men but the other ran away before, he could be arrested Money picked up
and ordered to be put into the Poor Box was 12.95.
ROBBERY CASE ADJOURNED.
Sgt. Alexander, who prosecuted. suld that the defendant was ar- rested at Shanghal Street, near Dundas Street, on October 23, and at the Police Station, produced 1.000 heroin pills which she had kept in her inner jacket pockets.
DANGEROUS GOODS Two boatuten, Cheung Kun-
charged with possession of 38
One the application of Det. Sub-chun, 29, and Wong Pai, 38, were
Insp. R. Cunningham $ TEMANG
of 48 hours was granted when sticks of dynamite and 33 detona- tors before Mr. E. Himsworth yesterday.
CUTI-
Chan Cheuk, 29; mulicensed haw- ker. was charged before Mr. K. M A. Barnett yesterday with spiring together with Lo Kan and Cheng_Tim-on Oct. 12 to commit a robbery.
SNEAK THIEF FINED Seen taking up a sweater be longing to Signalman D. Liang at "the St. Joseph's Tootball ground on Wednesday Ip Kam-shing, 20, unemployed,, was arrested and charged before Mr. Sheldon res- terday.
Sgt. Ross said that the ammuni- tions were found on board a sun- pan at Mirs Bay on October 20.
The first defendant, who falled to appear. had his $100 bail es- treated, while the second accused was fined -$30 or one
month in prison The Ammunition was con- fiscated.
Another air ruid warden, Mr. o. R. Razavet, sustained an injured lip and facial bruises when the car in which he was travelling collided with another during the black-out on Wednesday near the General Post Office.....
behalf of the guests.
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DI.
present included G. D. R. Black, Chieftain of "St. Andrew's Society. Lt. Col. D. "J MaDougall, M. C., Omeer com- manding the 2nd Bn. of the Royat Scots Regiment, Lt Col H B. L Dowbiggin, O. B. B, Cmdr. J Petrie, D. 8. C. (H. K. N. V. F. Major S. F. Hedgecoe, of the 1st Br, Middlesex Regiment, Maj. É. Scots, Mr. A. 8. Mactechin, ex Godley of the 2nd. En: The Royal Scots, Mr. A. 8. Mackichan, ex-- Chieftain-of-St.-Andrew-Society, An action claiming $539 dam-wing-Cmdr. AHL & Steele-Per- ages was brought before Mr. Ying, Director of A. K. P. mid Justice Williams at the Summary officers commanding various units Court yesterday.
of the H. E. V. D. C.
"
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
The plaintiffs in the case were the Sang Yuen Firm of Macao, who were represented by Mr. C. D'Almada; and the were the Fook
defendants Enjoyable
On Steamship
Company, of No. 155, Connaught "Vaudeville"
BLACK-OUT CASES Appearing before Mr. Himsworth yesterday, Ho Chan, Co. woman, and Chan Mun, 26, shop fok. A fine of $20 or one month's were charged with breach of kard labour was imposed,
Road Central, represented by Mr. Blackout Regulatioris, The first
An enjoyable "Vaudeville" was STOLE FROM K.A.O.C. DEPOT
defendant, who was seen striking P. B. Evans.
The claim was brought follow-presented by the TM.C.A, Concert Chan Hang, 24, No. 1 store boy, a match, was aned $1, while the ing the non-delivery of three Party before an appreciative au- R.A.O.C. Depot, appeared before second, who dashed an unscreened Mir Sheldon yesterday
chargea torch outside the Prince's Theatre, bag of goose feather and three dience at the Sallors' & Soldiers'
bags of ducks feather valued at Home last evening. with larceny of two bars of soap, was similarly fined.
Many local artistes contributed property of the military author- Five Chinese appeared before $539.42. The goods were consign -
ed to a flym in Hongkong by the to the successful programme and ties, from the Depot on Oct. 30.
Mr. Macfadyen yesterday on the Defendant was seen by an In- charge of flashing an unscreened platnti firm through a Foor On they were Jack Fountain, Freddy Steamship. Co. vessel. The plain-Archer, David Kossick, "Tom" ditta watchman handing the storch were each fined $5.
"Wong Sze, 40, woman, who was tiffs alleged that it was negligence King, Norman Blaning, Irene 'through the grille-to a girl and
similarly charged, had $5 ball on the part of the defendant that was arrested
caused the "non-delivery. estreated when she failed to appear,
V
Evidence was given by L/Sgt. A. Jack, who identified the soap as thore issued by him, and Alla Didda who saw defendant handing the soap to a girl
Lal Bai-mui, a 9-year-old girl, said accused gave her two bars of soap and asked her to wait for him when he finished work at 1 p.m. Lai sald she did not. know defendant
For holding lighted Joss-sticks, Wong Slo-ting, 45, and Leung Hang, 28. woman, were each fined
$5.
Another 14 Chinese who were charged with striking matches. were each fined $3 by Mr. Mac fadyen.
OPIUM RAID
A woman, Ng Ho, 32, was charged A fine of $50 or one month's hard labour was imposed by the before Mr. Binsworth yesterday with possession of 6,657 heroin Magistrate.
pills at No. 12, Wusung Street.
COMMITTED TO SESSIONS
A 20-year-old spinster. Chan Mul, was charged before Mr. G. T Lowry yesterday with the unlaw ful possession of 27,000 heroin
pilis on Oct. 9,
E. "O. Ahern said that the wo-
man was seen coming out of the
kitchen,
owing to insufficient evidence.
14.
Hearing was adjourned to Nov.
HOSPITAL - PATIENT FOUND HANGING A Chinese patient at the French Hospital was found hanging at the back of the hospital yester
day morning. A resident of No. 295 Main Street, Shaukiwan, the patient. Ng Ah Mul, 29, was ad- mitted on Tuesday suffering from malaria. Suicide is suspected.
MAH JONG DRIVE
Arteuh, Stanley Hinchliffe, Freddy Clemo, "Mysto" The Memory Man Noran Witchell, William Knight, Gertrude Goddard, Elvie Yuen, John Gilchrist, Maud Minnie Mather, "Les" Gibson and Alex. Graff.
Mr. "Don" Grant was the stage manager, assisted by Messrs. H. Ramage and "Vie" Ireson.
POPPY DAY FUND
The British Legion gratefully acknowledges receipt of the follow- ing donations to the Poppy Day Fund, 1940:- J
Previously acknowledged $1,802, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Edmondston The Hongkong Chinese Women's $250; Eu Tong Sen $100; Hon. Mr. Mr. M. A. da Silva appeared for club are holding a Mah Jong watson $100; R. G. Cheer $10: Hon Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Shields $100: M. M the defendant who was discharged, drive this afternoon at the Glou-M. Lo s10: A.-C. EINS $25; H.-S. Revenue Officer W. V. Ahern On the same rajd, Tam Hing-cester Hotel in aid of the Relief Jones $10:R. L. Webb $5; Karsten Lar said that, at about 230 pm, on kiu. 36, was arrested. He was that day he, together with Mr. charged before Mr. Himsworth H. A. Taylor. Assistant Superin-with possession of 378 heroin pilis tendent and Monopoly Analyst, L. and herpin pipes and with keep and E. Department, and, a party, ing a heroin divan.
of Revenue officers, raided No. 122 The accused, who pleaded guilty.į Jaffe Road, first floor.
was fined $800 or, in default, 12 months in prison.
Dafer
The door of the rear cubicle was opened by the defendant and
STOLE A PEN on the bed he saw a rattari basket and leather, suitcase.
Appearing before Mr. Himsworth dant produced the key to the yesterday. Kwok Yau, 22, was basket which was found to con- charged with larceny of one taun. tain clothing.
tain pen from Lau Kwan, 52, The suitcase, witness said, had teacher, at the Mongkok Ferry to be forced open with a screw Wharf. The defendant, who had driver. In it were a number of two previous convictions of lar- nackets which were found to con- ceny, was sentenced tain heroin pills.
months' hard labour.
to three
· BLACK-OUT BURGLARY
Workers,
seri and Co. (HK), Ltd. $25; J. F. The South China Refugee In-Grose 310; E. C. Belblin $25; Dr. D. J. dustrial Workers are donating Valentine $10; Mr. and Mrs. C. M. some of their goods as prizes to Hall $25; Mr. and Mrs. G. FHL Percy the holders of the lucky numbers. $20: John Forbes $10; W. T. Stanton
$25; D.-C. Davis #10; Mr. and Mrs. L Kadoorie $26; M. F Lo $10; A. R Colony. Brown $5; Tang Shui Kin $10; M, O..
Onnes $10; Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Wilkin son $50; J. Petrie $25; Hen. Mr. R. A. North $10: G. G. N. Tinson 325; H. Frost $20; Eldon Potter $25; Hon Mr. C... Alabaster $25 J. F. Lawrie $25: C. Black $25. Total $2,357.00.
visitors Two
to the Chan Tai-ngor and Hung Lot kee, reported to the Police that they were swindled of HK$400 in gulider notes by two Chiness in
the side
Chartered Bank Wednesday.
MARINE COURT
on
NO RED FLAG Cheung Tal-hau was fined $7, Charged with breaking into a with the alternative of seven house and stealing a sewing
imprisonment days
with hard
After evidence was given by Mr. Tavlor Chan, who reserved her defence. was committed to stand trial at the next Criminal Bessions machine, valued at $50, Ho Wan, labour, by Comdr. J. Jolly at the FURTHER ADJOURNED 18, appeared. before Mr. Macfad Marine Court yesterday for fall- Hearing of the case in which ren-yesterday and was remanded to show a red Ang at the Ip Fook, 50, described as an ex for 24 hours. He forced open, the tail end of a cargo of long planks official of the Chiriese Government front door of No. 6, Bowring Street he was carrying in his boat near and Lawy King, 38, concubine, were during the black-out.
the Kowloon Godown on Oct, 20. charged with the possession of Mr. Macfadyen remarked that
The fine was not paid. forged notes of varions currencies, the offender would be more heavily
NO LICENCES. was further adjourned to Nov. 4, punished when the oftence oc at 3-p.my
Leurred during the black-out.
Det.-Sgt. C. Pope prosecuted,
OVERCROWDED: BUS
Det But Dasp. W. N Darkin is for the prosecution and Mr. Alfred:&K Eau for the defence.
Már.`Barnett,
For allowing the bus to be over-
The case is being heard before crowded, a conductor, Tip Mo,
was summoned before Mr. Mac fadyen yesterday. The conductor said that it was a festival day. He Was fined $8.
HEAVY DAMAGE IN BARRACKS INCENDIARY
FIVE ROBBERIES
Further contributions will be gratefully received, by the Secre- tary, Earl Haig's Fund, Hongkong Bank Building. and Shanghai Cheques should be made payable to Thomson, and Co. and crossed "Poppy Fund."
CLAIM FOR COMMISSION
Defendant Wins Case
Judgment was given in favour In the same: Court, Lee Yeung, ot N. F. C. Lonberg, of the Mutual 30, Chan Kan 40; and Cheung: 31, Trading Company, defendant in a masters of unlicensed boats, all claim which was concluded before of Pun U were fined. $9 each, with Mr. Justice Williams at the Bum-
The action was brought by Mr, the alternative of 14 days impri-mary Court yesterday. sonment, for being in the Colony's waters on Oct. 30 near Stone Frank W: White, who claimed the entters Island, having failed to sam of $300, being commission take out licences from the local due to him on business. introduced harbour authorities: The fines by him, to the defendant. were paid.
BLACK OUT OFFENCES
At the previous hearing, Mr. White alleged that he had Intro- duced three clients to the defen-
MANSLAUGHTER ALLEGED Wong Tak, 40, unlicensed, haw- ker, who was charged with man-
Seven Chinese, masters and dant and contracts were signed slaughter of an unknown Chinese
mistresses of crafts plying in the to the value of $1,200, The defen- male on October 12, appeared harbour appeared before Comdr. dant had verbally promised him 25 before. Mr. Himsworth yesterday J. Jolly at the Marine Court yes-per-cent commission. Heavy damage was caused to
for a remand untu Wednesday. terday to answer charges, pre Giving Judgment, Mr. Justice the storeroom of the Mount Aus. The defendant is on $100 ball, ferred against them. in connexion Williams sa'd that in this case be tin barracks at 3 am yesterday
with infringement of the Black had to belleve one of the two morning when a fire broke out in
parties and as Mr. White was the. the room,
Hearing was adjourried" until oul regulations on Oct. 30. Fire appliances, from the Central tomorrow before Mr. Macfadyen The defendant, pleaded guilty plaintiff, the responsibility rested Station and the Peak Station were yesterday in the case in which to exhibiting lights at the Yau-on him to prove the case. He quickly on the scene and the are Lam Kok tsan, Yip Po pir Yuen mati shelter at 8 pm on the found, that the evidence given by
are night, in question, and were fined the plaintiff was not was extinguished within half an, Kat and Lam Chol-chun
charged wits armed robbery in $5 each, with the alternative of enough hour,
Mr. WM Brown appeared for five days imprisonment. Although damage was believed five occasiona
the the defence, whie Mr. H. N. Chau
was for the plaintiff.
to be severe no person statained j Det, Bgt. B. Baldwin pro
secuted. injury.
Five paid their fines, ather two electing to go to gaol
clear
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