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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
SIX DEATH SENTENCES COMMUTED
One Man Hanged For The Murder Of His Wife
(SPECIAL TO HONGKONG DAILY PRESS)
That Hongkong Daily Press learns from very reliable sources that of the seven men sentenced to death during "the January Criminal Sessions, one was banged and six had their commuted to life imprisonment,
sentences
The man who paid the extreme penalty was WU LEUNG, 24. who was found guilty of the murder of his alleged wife. Lo Kiu, 20, and was sentenced to death on Jan 22
At the trial he was defended by
Mr. Percy Chen, Instructed by Mr.
Alfred Y. Hon. With the verdict CELEBRATION OF
the jury added, a recommendation for mercy on account of accused's youth.
The six men who were reprieved and had their sentences com-
ARBOR DAY
ན ཉད ཡངཿ
Shumchun Rural Welfare.
muted to life imprisonment were LAU FAT, CHEUNG SAU-FAT
Wai-yuen, allas Cheung
and CHEUNG KAI-SAU who were area
Centre Ceremonies
GENERAL
$50 Thousand Worth Of Copper Coins Ordered Will Be Here Soon
(SPECIAL TO HONGKONG DAILY PRESS)
"We have just received news of the copper coins which we ordered some time ago," said MR. E. W. PUDNEY, A.C.A., Accountant- General, Colonial Treasury, when interviewed by a Hongkong Daily Press reporter yesterday.
"According to the latest information, work on the order has been put in hand and we should get the coins in about two months' time"
Asked as to the reason for the cely in shipping. Mr. Pudney stated that no reason was given in the letter.
Questioned as to the number or copper cents ordered the Accoun- tan: General stated, "$50,000 worth"--that is, 5,000,000 coins.
DECIDEDLY NOT
When asked whether, "In view of
FULL MILITARY
HONOURS
FUNERAL OF Q. M. S. E.. J. C. TRIMMER
Full military honours were ac-
the importance of copper in the corded Quarter Master Sergeant.
of armaments.
The farmers of the Shumchunmanufacture
Ernest John Charles Trimmer, M. their children will would not be better to issue one-M., of the Royal Engineers, who
and
found guilty on Jan. 21 of the participate
Territories, on Nov. 22, 1940.
in the Arbor Day cent notes Mr. Pudney promptly died at the Milltary Hospital on murder of a widower, Cheung Kat. ceremonies by which the birth of replied. "Decidedly not," adding. Saturday "afternoon after a short at Cheung Tau Po, Au Tau, New Dr. Sun Yat Sen in commemorated. laughingly. "we shall have the Honl illness.
The Centre has obtained seedlings Director of Medical Services on us The funeral took place at the like a ton of bricks if we issued Protestant Cemetery yesterday with the Rev. H. L Q. Davies, C.F., such notes."
officiating.
First defendant was represented from the Botanical and Forestry farmers to by Mr. D. J. N. Anderson, instruct- Department for the ed by Mr. H. L. Kwan; the second plant or the hillsides adjacent to by Mr. Hin-shing Lo, instructed by the farm of the Centre at Sheung Mr. J. M. Hall; and the third by Shui. Mr. T. F. Lo. instructed by Mr. A el Arculli.
ARGYLE STREET CASE LUI SHEK. TAM WANG-KIT and CHAN FEI were found guilty. on Jan. 23. of the murder of an amah during a robbery at No. 60, Argyle Street, first floor, on Nov. 24, 1940. With their verdict the jury added a strong recommenda
tion for mercy.
The accused were represented by Mr. H. C. Macnamara (instructed by Mr. M. A. da Silva), Mr. George She (Mr. F. X. d'Almada, solicitor) and Mr. H. Somerset Fitzroy (in- Structed by Mr. Kan Yuet-keung). respectively.
Reminder To The Public
A.R.P. CENSUS ON MARCH 13 & 14
made
Reference has already been these columns to in the census which is being held
12
The Band of the Royal Scots and two buglers from the Middlesex Regiment attended.
"Imagine." went on Mr. Pudney, "these notes passing through the Toys and other articles will be hands of hundreds of coolies and distributed to the children receiv-beggars, and the amount of germs
The late Q. M. S. Trimmer was ing training at the Farm and they gather, and you will understand 45 years of age and served in the will all be enrolled as a group of why the Health authorities are last war when he was awarded the "Friends of the Trees".
against the issuance of small value Military Medal. He is survived by Lovers of nature in Hongkong notes.
his wife who is at present in New who are interested in the work of
"Another paint is that these Zenland. Shumchun Rural Welfare the
notes would have to be printed in
those present at Among are requested to send cuttings of any plants or Lowers England. And then there is the graveside were Col. E H. M. CH.
have to
be greater danger of the market be- ford, Lt.-Col H. de L Fanet, L.- planted on the land of the Centre. ing flooded with forged ons-cent Col. R. G. Lamb, Major W. W. Par- present one of sons. Major D. M. J. Murray, off- These may be sent to the Assistant notes than the
forged one-cent coins," added Mr.cers, warrant officers and N.C.O's Secretary, 329. Prince's Bulding.
Pudney.
of the R.E., Inspector H. G. Hal- lam, and many other colleagues and friendă.
Centre
which they may
100 ACRE GARDEN Among the ultimate projects of the Centre is the creation of a 100 acre garden In which tropical plants and flowers will be grown. A nursery will therefore be created first at the farm at Sheung Shui until such time as suitable land
has been found. Special attention
!
+
H.K. Water Supplies
THE WREATHS
the
A sheaf of flowers from the widow was interred with the cas- ket.
Wreaths were sent by Jane and
Ellender Jess,
Colueune Davis,
will be paid to the cultivation and CONSUMPTION STILL Freddy and Mrs. Archer, Chippy.
propagation of medicinal herbs.
Members of the Executive Com- mittee of the Centre wily attend
SHOWS INCREASE Jack and Mrs. Shephard, Q. M. S. Supplies of water in the reser-and Mrs. Wade, Q. M. 8. and Mrs. the ceremonies to which the well- voirs on the mainland as" at Mar Jordan, Q. M. S. and Mrs. Daniel, wishers and friends of the Centre 1 were about 500 million gallons are invited...
on the evenings of Thursday ANDERSON
and Friday, March 13 and 14,
by the Hongkong Corps of Air Raid Wardens, under Instrue. tions from the Hongkong Gov- ernment.
At present, there is only an ap proximate idea of the population of the Colony, and it is of great! importance to know the numbers and distribution of people who may have to be fed and shelter-
years, and over sixty years.
***NO ULTERIOR MOTIVE
SHELTERS..
FOR SALE
LIMITED SUPPLY ON HAND
The Air Raid Precautions De-
Ulvary, Supreme Cavís
TUESDAY, MARCH. 11, 1941.-PAGE 5
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IT has been said that it is the
bad workman who complains
about his tools; but there is no
doubt at all that with better
tools a finer job can be done
First grade.
Sheffield Steel-
Fork and Spades, Trowels,
Shears, Scythes, Reap Hooks, Hoes, and Watering cans. Revol
"
ving Lawn Sprinklers.
Ransomes
LAWN MOWERS
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Ground Floor
The House of Quality & Service,
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B.W.O.F.
LATEST LIST OF
Mr. and Mrs. W. Hitchins and short of what they were on Mar. Tony, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ramsey, 1, 1940, the latest figures in the Dr. and Mrs. K. C. Yeo, Mr. and water returns for the month being Mrs. A. G. F. Prew, Mr. and Mrs. 1,339.90 million gallons as against R. Leigh, Insp. H. G. Hallam, L
· SUBSCRIPTIONS Gardner, Richard A. Wynne, & C. 1,914.85 on Mar. 1, 1940.
The following is the latest list Consumption for the month also Smith, M. Cairns, J. Anderson
Crichton, R. R. of subscriptions received to date shows an increase over the pre- Brooks, W. R vious year, the rate for February Smith, C. H. Blake, Tom Lawrence; for credit of the B.W.O.F,
Engineer (China Com- this year being 13.8 gallons per
de L Panet head per day against 11.4 in mand), Lt.-Col. H February last year.
RE, Lt.-Col. C. O. shakleton, R.A.
Chief
Previously acknowledged, and $650,971.57.
£100
E. W. Pudney (March), 25; A. M. A seventeen hours supply was MC, and officers of the Military Louenberger 25; J. A. V. Hart Davis Monthly) 10; "Wayfoong Craps maintained throughout the month. Hospital, Hongkong, Lt.-Col D. J.
(RHG.) 50; John Moodie (March) ON THE ISLAND
McDougall, the officers and other 20; G. C. Worrall (Monthly) 60: The position in the island re-ranks of 2nd Battn., The Royal
C. Tavadia B servoirs is more satisfactory, there Scots.. Warrant Officers and Ser-(Monthly)
10; A. McAlpine being 1,332.27 million gallons in geants (Royal Scots), W.O.'s and (Monthly) 10; Pay Sub. Lt. WRI
The Middlesex Bowley (Monthly), the reservoirs on Mar. I compared Sergts. 1st Battn.
and
Mrs.
G 2:
H.
ed in the time of emergency. Air partment has had made a number
The Hongkong Corps of Raid Wardens have been instruct of modified Anderson Shelters and ed by Government to compile a these are now available for supply
with 1,034.56 on Mar. 1, 1940. Regiment. Sergeants' Mess, No. 27 Cautherley (Monthly) 20; L M statement of the number of people to the public.
Experience of recent air raids in Consumption or the island too cor. RAMC QAIM.NS. and Wylle (Monthly), 25; M. F." L at present in the Colony, their
in increase, the Agares nursing orderlies, Members of R A. Haymes (Monthly), 10: Miss K. M. nationality, and their ages; that Great Britain has proved the value shows
these Sheltera as protection being 17.1 gallons per head per F. Sergeants' Mess, Kai Tak, Royal Anderson (Monthly), 50; Miss J. 15, one to nine years, ten to sixty of
against high explosive bombs. They day against 15.5 gallons per head signals' Sergeants Mess, W.O's and W. Beckwell (Monthly) 50; B. M. are suitable for erection in small per day on Mar. 1, 1940.
Sergts Club, R.A.0.0, Civilian Bicheno (Monthly) 10: Mr. and On In order to ensure that as far gardens or backyards.
supply was maintained
R. D. Gillespie 25; Pay. Lt. R.A.H. as possible,
individual is The modified Andersen Shelters hours
C. Houghton; counted for twice, it has been will be supplied to applicants at throughout the month.
CE.'s Staff, C.R.E, D.CRE and Cox 1.05; Some of the Chinese decided that on the nights of cost price, which is $148 each for
R. E Stores Staffs, C. R. & Kow- Staff of Holt's Wharf (Feb) 43.50: Mrs. F. M. Deacon (Monthly) 10; March 13 and 14, to confine the a shelter capable of holding six census court in each house. etc. to eight persons. This price is ex- to those persons WHO NORMALLY clusive of transport from the store SLEEP IN THAT HOUSE. All other to the purchaser's, which must be
no
the island also seventeen Foreman, R.A.O.C. Depot, Capt. A.Mrs, C. G. Alabaster (Monthly) 50;
1:
FATAL MOTOR ACCIDENT
foon and Staff, D.CR.E. Defences Miss Grace Ezra (Monthly), 15
and Staff;
Miss Mosey 10; Capt. T. J. Lossius Serapeum Lodge No. 5312, War-(January) 20; 3. E WO's and rant Officers and Sergeants' Mess Sgts Mess 50. Two Majors,
persons who may by chance be borne by the "purchaser himself, A four-year-old child was killed (Wellington Barracks), W.O.'s and Autographs 10; Kowloon Docks Re- in the house at the time of the but a book of instructions will be while her mother. Mrs. Tyau, of Sergta. Mess (Sun Wal Camp), creation Club (For St. Dunstans:
'there, should not be included.
census, but who de not sleep provided free with each Shelter. No. 43. Nathan Road, was injured Junior N.C.O.'s Mess (RE), For-11th.) 158; G. Miskin 500; Miss N. As the supply of Shelters 18 on Sunday evening when they were tress Royal Engineers, 22nd (For M. Wentworth 10; G. Lyon Mac- In case some may suspect SIL Umited, intending purchasers mocked down by a car at Water-tress) Coy, R., 40th (Fortress) kenzie (Monthly) 100; M. Beraha ulterior motive lurking behind the should apply without delay to the 100 Road census, they can be reassured that Director of Air Raid Precautions, The car was said to have been sgts." Garrison Sergeants Mess; $52,381.12.
(Monthly)
25. "Total, Coy., R.E, W.O.'s, Staff Sergts, and and Co. it is nothing more than an effort
Air Raid Precautions' School, 88 driven by a Portuguese.
Masonic Brethren, RE Old Com- REMITTANCES TO LONDON to arrive as closely as possible at
Both mother and child were ad-rades' Association, Committee and
A sum of £750 has been remitted the number of persons actually Morrison Hill Road, Hongkong.
mitted into the Kowloon Hospital, Members of the Brook Club:
to the Royal Alfred Institution for
living in the Colony.
GARDEN LOT SOLD
AT UPSET PRICE
H.K. & WHAMPOA but the child died about 1.20 am. Họp Cheong contractors, Yeung the relief of distress amongst mem-
DOCK REPORT
Subject to final Audit the Direc Mrs. Leung To-shi was the suc- cessful applicant-bidder, at the up-tors of the Hongkong and Wham-
of the
yesterday.
Fat & Co., Chung 800, Chan Kee,bers of the British Merchant Navy Mrs. Tyau suffered from a trac- | Lan""
and Fishing Fleets: and their de- itured arm.
pendants.
set pirce of $585, when Garden Lot poa Dock Co., Ltd. will recommend St.
the forth- No. 118 having an area of approxi- to Shareholders at
feet and coming Ordinary Yearly Meeting mately 11.700 square situated at Island Road, Deep the following allocation
of Profit amount at credit Water Bay, was put up for sale by public auction at the P.WD, offices Loss Account at Dec. 31, yesterday.
viz!-
Pay a Drydend at 8 per
John
Brigade
Ambulance
PARCEL DESPATCH TO U.K.
Information has been Teceivea
A similar sum has been remitted to the British Red Cross and St. This Organisation. John War makes a total of £30.965.2.2 remit-
MR. A. T. LAY
Mr. A. T. Lay, Secretary of the
and A course of instruction in "First from the Secretary of State that ted home by the British War Ot-
by Dr. J. E. Dovey in the Board more than 2 lbs. of tea may be 1940, Aid to the Injured" will be given it has now been decided that notganisation Fund since its inception. cent. Room of the South China Morning included in any parcel' despatched Post, Ltd., Wyndham Street, from abroad to the United King- One of the new Conditions
p.a. on 355,110 old shares, $213,086. Hongkong (by courtesy of the dom after March 10, and that Pay a Bonus thereon of 5 per Management) as follows-Com-gifts of tes must in the future be governing the sale was that "the successful bidder must deposit, im- cent. $177,553.
mencing Tuesday, March 18, 1941 consigned direct by parcel post. Hongkong Broadcasting Station, mediately on the fall of the ham-
Pay a Dividend at 6 per cent.-Lectures Commencing Friday, In addition the arrangements left for Singapore on Friday even- mer. with the auctioneer 10 per pa for helf year on 116,866 new March 21, 1941-Practical.
whereby exporters were allowed to jing. cent of the upset price (in this shares, $36,069.80.
The above course is open to the consign tea, foodstuff in bulk have
It is understood that Mr. Lay wil remain Pay a Bonus thereon of 5 per General Public, and is specially
in Singapore" for six case, $59), with the balance of the amount bid wild three days in-cent, p.a. for half year, $29,216.50 recommended to anyone desiring een cancelled,
In other respects the Instruc- months deputising for the Secre to Join the St. John Ambulance stead of the former two weeks.
Brigade as a regular member or tions issued in the communique on tary of the Malayan Broadcasting year as a member of the A.R.P. Auxl-this subject dated November 22, Station who has proceeded
1940 still hold good. liary Reserve of the Brigade.
Mr. B. H. C. Hallowes, assistant Superintendent of Burveys, acted as auctioneer...
Place to Reserve, $750,000.
Pay a Bonus to Stad, $70,000.
Carry forward. to next
about $200,000.00.
-.
leave.
Tel. 28151.
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a
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by
A. A. Milne
presented by the
A.. D. C.
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March 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd at 9.15 p.m.
Booking at Anderson Music Co.
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