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TUESDAY, JANGARY | 10, 1932,
LONG LACE VEIL IS INDISPENSABLE.
By Marian Hale.
"LYING WITNESSES.
Sentence On Constable Confirmed.
At the request of Me, O, A. 8. Rus, Me, R., E. Lindsall yesterday rebeard a case in which a Chinese police constable had recently been Sentenced to six weeks' hard isbour for possession of three small sticke (of ginseng, a silver dollar, a pair of socks and a pair of scissors reasonably believed to have been ataka.
The evidence of the prosecution showed that Detectivs Sergeant Fallon saw the accused, who was on searching duty, talking to a Chinese woman. The latter left the wharf as soon as aka saw the Bergeant. Oo the order of Sergeant Fallon, defendant pro- dused the socks and the dollar from the pocket of his trousers, and at the same time he discarded a pair of scissors and the ginseng, which were subsequently recovered |
Defendant's by the Sergeant.
story was that the articles mention- led in the charge bad bosn pensant- ed to him by his wife's uncle, whom he met whilst searahing the steamar Tal Lee.
Yesterday, Mr. Ruse, solicitor for the prisoner. produced two witpeases who claimed to bave: been on the Tai Lee when the defendant received the ginseng. etc., frem bis wife's uscle. Ab- other witness averred that he was present when defendant obtained the pair of scissors in a shop in Upper Lascar Bow kept by
defendant's uncle.
Mr. Russ submitted that the evidence did not show that any one had been robbed. The only evidence The long lace vei Hrap d upon the veil the more style it has. against the prisoner. Mr. Kusa) bats is the insistent note in head The hat of black velvet is vaid. was bis rather thurried state- gear. The decoration is developed turned up in the back and the meat made at the time of his arreni. in many ways according to the heavy black lace is draped across and his attitude, which might shape of the hat. Some of the the back, falling to the waist. have been a bit inconsistent with veils occasionally are worn over the cown is of black velvet his innocence: but against these the face-but the real revon | straight lined with long under-two points there was the evidence d'vier of excuse of being is for sleeves of white crepe ornamented of so many witnesses who had sword ornament. not use. The longer in black heads.
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FRANCE'S SECURITY.
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Paris. Jan. 9.
that the prisoner was inaccent. He quite appreciated the pecessity of keeping the Police Fatee free of crimes, but if the prisoner was izdo cens the conviction would certain- Is blight bis career.
Confrming the sentence, the Magistrate said he had no doubt that defendant was guilty and that Mr. Russ a witnesses were lying.
A French semi-official message from Cannes dealing with the Anglo-French conversations on the guarantee question says it is ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. understood that ne negotiations have chiefly in mind the realisa tion of an agreement mutually guaranteeing against unprovoked
Royal.
A most excellent performsDCE, organised by Mayor G. C. Wain-
German aggression. Its believed the two Powers would under.Sunday Night at Theatre take to lend to one another military. paval and aerial assistance to the minimum which has not yet been determined, France making her effort ca land and Britain on sea. Belgium will apparently be asked to join the agreement. The message says that with the assurance of the assistance of the British fleet France would be "able to adapt her navul building programme to the new conditions. The message further suggests that a related plan is being con sidered for a treaty signed by all the Powers in Europe engaging to abstain from aggression against their neighbours, bat owing to its complexity it may be impossible to finally conclude agreements at the present sitting.
Well-Nigh Everlasting Peace,
The idea born at the Cannes Conference of reshaping the Entente Cordiale on the basis of a formal defensive pact is received everywhere with great favour, as heralding will nigh everlasting peace in Europe.
right. L... was given the Theatre on Sunday evening by the Band of H. M.S. Hawkins, under Bandmaster Mr E. J. M. Watson, x 18. Owing to lack of available [cates, the performance bad to take place on Sunday and therefore the attendance was very small. but those piesent were most enthusiss- tie. so much so that two encores had to be given.
The programme opened with Gsme's well-known march
A delegation from the British Legion bas arrived at Nantes · Lorraine," rendered in thoroughly on a visit to French comrades, which was the occasion of a great manifestation of Franco-British mutual goodwill and sympathy.followed by the overture "Bay. In his speech the British Major Dudley Taylor, President of the Inter-Allied Federation, stated that no cload must ever overhang Franco-British friendship. The British people will stand by their ally in any circumstances. Telegrams urging the conclusion of the alliance were sent to M. Briand and Mr. Lloyd George.—Harca..
RUSSIA AND MONGOLIA.
London, Jan. 9. It is reported from Moscow via Riga that & Russo-Mongolian agreement has been concluded. The parties agree to mutual re- cognition and undertake not to tolerate the presence of organisa- tions hostile to the other. They also guarantee mest favored nation treatment and a trade agreement will shortly be concluded.
Mongolia.
crisp and spirited style. This was
mood," played with great feeling. Schubert's beautiful unfinished symphony (1st, movement) came next. This is a most difficult piece, sad both conductor and band are to be congratulated on a remarkably flective execution, the string work specially being very pleasing.
A short interval was followed by the fascinating melodies of popular "Ballet Luigiai's ever Egyptien. Next, "I Pagliacci"* was given with great effect of light and stade. Two pieces from Coleridge-Taylor's "Petite Suite de
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SOUTH AFRICAN LABOUR DISPUTE.
Johannesburg. Jan. 9. The Industrial Federation has declared a strike commencing from the 9th inst. This means an extension of the coal mine strike to the goldmines, Victoria Fall power station and town engineering shops. It is believed the ballot resulted in a 10 to 1 majority in favour of a strike.
THE SUPREME COUNCIL.
Berlin. Jan. 9. The Cabinet has 'decided to accept the Supreme Council's invitation to send a delegation to Paris.
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de Nanette" and Demande st Repose, both charming examples
that
subtle composer's orchestration and harmonisation. Both were rendered equally well and an ancore was called for and giveo.
The concert wound up with Edward Gerinan's evergreen and melodicus sertie England."
HONGKONG
C.E. MEN'S SOCIETY.
The following is the programme
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CONDITIONS IN THE
M. Watson and his band are to be heartily congratulated on a really delightful performace of the concert to be given to-night (From Our Own Correspondent.) good in every detail. As at St. Joba's Cathedral Hall under concert of this kind has been given the suspices of the Church of Eng. ia the theatre for years, it is and Men's Society:
Haw. king orchestra will be able to sincerely hoped that the repest their splendid perform- ance before long, and that a suitable day and hour may be selected that will suit all frue lovers of good music in Hongkong.
MILITARY CROSSES 00 A-BEGGING.
There are 1,400 Military Crosses which the War Office is unable to distribute on account of the failure of officers and men to whom they were awarded to keep the authorities informed sa, to their changes of address.
NORTH.
Shanghai, Jan. 9. wood, Middleton and Haggab.
Quartetle, Messrs. Boaf, Hay.
The Defence Commissioner wires: Peking urging a statement of policy Instrumental Trio, (a) At Even- and notifying the Central Govern iDz (John Baches), (b) Minustment that the local situation is ap Harry Ore), Misses Vyvie, Ruby prosching a crisis, with the studenk and Rosebud Young,
and mercantile bodies planning Violin, Cansonette from Violin demonstrations and "possibly in- Concerto 20d Movement (Tchaikor-Afluencing the police to join. skyj, Mr. Van Tarck Tra Kranen. Four warships left here on Satur❤ Pianoforte, () Preludes Nos. day and are ady at Bhiliwes, twenty 1, 4, 7, 12, 20, and 22, (b) Scherzo, if above thinking, an important C-Minor (Chopin), Mr. Harry Ore salt transhipment centre.
Violin, (a) Tempo di Menuettoi (Pagnani-Kriszler), (b) octurne
No. 1, (Fr Chopin), Mr. Van Tesck (Greig), Mias Vyvis Young and Mr Ten KranNO.
Harry Ore. danse | Quartette, Messrs. Bent, Hayy danss | wood, Middleton and Heggsh.
Duel, (s) Blavonic (Doorak), (b) Norwegian