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·RAF, MAN ́ KILLED IN KOWLOON.
VICTIM OF A MOTOR CYCLE ACCIDENT.
A sad motor fatality occurred on Prince Edward Road, Kowloon on Saturday night when a motor cycle combination, driven by Mr. D: S. Pethick struck a heap of earth, on the side of the road, causing the sidecar occupan, Loading Alreraftsman French, who was stationed at the R.A.F. quarters, Cameron Road, to be killed instantaneously.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1927.
OBITUARY,
MIDNIGHT BLAZE.
FOUR HOUSES GUTTED AT WEST POINT.
LOCAL WEDDING.
WAILES BALDWIN.
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MALARIA AND ITS EFFECTS.
During the Great War many soldiers who escaped gas, bullets. and death returned home with health shattered by disease. To In the presence of a large and sufferers from malaria the ex- distinguished gathering, including perience of one of them. Mr. Jonea, H.E. the Governor, Sir Cecil of 54 Grove Park, Colwyn Bay, will Clementi and Lady Clements, Gen-be of especial Interest.
"It was in 1916, when I was out. cral C. C. Luard and Mrs. Luard. Mrs. Pearson, wife of Commodore in Mesopotamia, that I had the Pearson, Group Captain Robert-first attack of Malaria," explained son, R.A.F., and Col. Hayley Bell, Mr. Jones in an Interview. "I the wedding between Llout. J. de B. came back to England very weak Walles, R.N., son of Col. and Mrs. and 11. My health declined W. E. Wailes, and Miss N. S. M. rapidly, and added to the attacks Major A. C. Baldwin and Mrs. nervous debility and low spirits. Baldwin, was solemnised at St. I had pains In the head, and could John's Cathedral on Saturday seldan get a good night's sleep-
MRS. LO CHEUNG-SHIU.
The death occurred on Saturday morning at her residence, No. 20
At 1.25 on Sunday morning, a Condult Road, of Mrs. Lo Cheung-fire broke out In Sal On Lane near shiu, the wife of Mr. Lo Cheung- the Tal Ping Theatre, as a result shiu, J.P., who was formerly com- of which four houses were razed pradore to Mesara..Jardine, Mathe- to the ground.
Exactly how the conflagration son and Co., Ltd.
started is not yet known When the flames were first observed, there was a mild panic in the Tai Ping Theatre, where a show was the various exits. Fortunately no casualties resulted through this seramble, although, It is learned. several people received minor in-afternoon. juries.
Mrs. Lo is the mother of the local solicitors, well-known Messrs. M. K. 16, M. W. Lo and
It appears that the two men met Horace Lo. Another son is Mr going on and a rush was made for Baldwin, daughter of the late of malaria were the miseries of
dance held at Kowloon Dock and they decided to go for a spin
on Mr. Pethick's: Harley David son combination. Mr. Pethick drove the machine and L. A. C. Franch rode in the sidecar.
M. H. Lo, who is the assistant compradore of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co., Ltd.
Miss Enid Lo, prominent in lawn tennis circles," is a daughter, ns also are Mrs. Ho Loung, Mrs. Ho Kl, and Mrs. C. Choa.
At about a quarter past eleven the two men set out, first of all proceeding towards Kowloon City
The late Mrs. Lo, who was fifty and then turning into Prince Ed-eight years of age, had been an A few ward Road. All went well until invalid for some time. Montague Ede Avenue at which land for treatment. but returned they arrived at the junction. with years ago she proceeded to Eng place the rond has been narrowed without profiting much by the trip. down considerably by a heap of The sympathy of a large circle earth which is piled on one side of friends will go out to the family In connexion with work that is in their sad bereavement. being carried out there.
The cyclo struck the side of The funeral takes place to-day, this heap of earth and what hap-the hearse leaving No. 20 Con- pened Immediately afterwards is duit Road at 8.30. p.m., and not very clear. The combination making a halt at the University continued on its course for a dis- Cricket Ground which will be tance of something like 98
reached at 4.30 pm. The remains feet and stopped with Mr. Pethick will be buried at the Mount Davis
Cemetery.. of
alin mounted. The body L.A.C. French was found on the. road a distance of some 70 feet from the point where the machine struck the earth and there was every indication that he had hit the ground violently with his head, causing
instant death. Mr. Pethick suffered minor injuries and the combination was damaged con- siderably.
It is not clear at the moment whether LA.C. French jumped from the sidecar or was flung nut and further difficulty is expertene el in reconstructing the accident by, the fact that his body was found 70 feet from the place where the machine struck and 18 feet behind the point where the machine stopped.
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He was immediately taken to the Kowloon Hospital but life found to be extinct and his body was then removed to the mor- Luary.
The funeral takes place to-day.
COMPANY REPORT.
CHINESE ENGINEERING AND
AINING CO., LTD. The animal general meeting of the Shareholders of the Chinese Eng neering & Mining Company, Ltd, was held in London on the 6th De- enber, when the Directors Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th June, 1927, was submitted.
The following is an extract from the Directors' report:
The net result of the year's trans
action shows a balance to the cre dit of Profit & Loss Account of £400, 939.made up na follows:-- Proportion of Kailan Mining Administration's Profits
plus interest in China £350.083 Interest in Europe
15,380 Agency Fees
Sundries t Balance brought forward (less sundry items)....
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240,100
01 1,701
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Dr. Wan Man-kai.
The death occurred yesterday morning at his residence at No. 28 Caine Road of Dr. Wan Man kai, a well-known Chinese medical practitioner.
The late Dr. Wari Man-kai Wag born in Hongkong and was.. 58 years of ago. He was one of the first Chinese doctors to practise Western methods of healing in the Colony
Actually the fire was a good hundred yards to the east of the theatre. The houses involved were about fifty feet below Queen's Rond West, and were used as a godown. The fire first Involved two houses in Sal On Lane, and
other houses standing at the rear later the flames enveloped two of those which were alight.
My appetite was very bad and I In addition, a large number of could hardly eat anything. Naval officers attended in dress "During these four years of uniform, as well as Militarymisery 1 was under the care of officers, R.A.F. officers, Punjabis, seven different doctors... Thay said. Marines and sailors.
that I was suffering from indiges- tion and anaemia. I tried sove- ral remedies but they proved of last summer that I had the last at- no avail. It was the beginning of tack of malaria, and. it proved a very severe one. I was home for six weeks in a terrible condition; it was then that some friends ad-
The bride, who was given away was charmingly gowned in white by Col. V. Cantes, 5/2nd. Punjabis, georgette with pearl trimming and fringe. She wore a white lace veil with orange blossom, and car ried a beautiful bouquet of white
Three engines from the Central Fire Station were quickly on the scene, and later the West Point engine and one from Wanchai camelias. also helped in the work of fire fighting, The district, where the fire broke out, is unusually crowd- ed and the work of the firemen consisted mainly of playing the hoses on buildings adjacent to the burning houses, in order to localise
the fire.
Superintendent H. T. Brooks and Station Officer G. C. Moss were amongst the first to arrive on the scene. It is learned that one of the houses involved was" stored With paper, and this burned fiercely.
After almost an hour's work, the conflagration was subdued. Yesterday many people were at the scene of the outbreak gazing at the charred remains of the four houses.
NANKING ECHO.
Dr. Wan was educated at the later at the Tientsin Medical Col. Central School in Hongkong, and lege. On leaving Tientsin, he pro- PROTECTION OF AMERICANS
ceeded to Canton where he served in the Canton Hospital for a few years as a colleague of the. late" Dr. John G. Kerr, who founded the hospital, as well as the Canton Asylum.
He then returned to Tientsin, and was appointed a lecturer at the Medical College, and in 1897 he came back to Hongkong. For a time after his return, he was house surgeon of the Nethersole
IN CHINA.
Washington. Dec. 11. Stressing the multitudinous duties of the Navy, the Secretary for the Navy, in his annual re- port, says the personnel has been so reduced that one ship-could not be commissioned until another had dry-docked the process seriously affecting the Fleet's efficiency..
The report atates that the pre-
Hospital, and afterwards at the tection of Americans in China has Alice Memorial Hospital. In 1902 been most difficult and has requir he started a private practise of his ed the greatest tact, patience and own at No. 12-D'Aguilar Street calm judgment in the face of tre- and up to the time of his death,mendous provocation and insult. he had occupied the same office.
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The principal clash.occurred at Nanking on March 24. It could
vised me to try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and I commenced their use.
"Of course I did not feel much
The bridesmaids were Ming Luard, daughter of General Luard, and Miss Hayley Bell, daughter of difference at first, but before long Cal. Hayley Bell. They were prettily they brought about a wonderful with change in me. I felt myself get- dressed in peneh taffeta, wreaths of sold leaves and roso ting gradually stronger, my appe- velvet ribbon. Their bouquets tite returned, and I was able to were of pink dahlias.
sleep much better. My friends were surprised at the wonderful change in my health. I am now quite well, and find work a plea- I started Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, sure. I feel very thankful, that
and shall always do my utmost to recommend them."
Go now to your
The duties of "best man" were discharged by Cupt. E. S. Bingham, of the Queen's Regiment.
The officiating minister was the Rey, H. Copley Moyle.
After the ceremony, the happy couple left the Cathedral" under
chemist and an archway of swords, formed by ask for Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Naval and Military officers, and or send $1.50 for a bottle, $8.00 for entered their ear, which was pull-six bottles, to the Dr. Williams ed by sailors and men of the Medicine Co., 60, Klangse Road, R.A.F. by means of ropes attached Shanghai. to the front axle, to Headquarters House, where the reception was held. Here, music was provided by the band of the 5/23d. Pun- jabis.
Among the numerous presents received, wore a lacquer box and tray from 1.E. Sir Cecil and Lally Clementi, a pleture from Major General C. C. Luard and Mrs. Luard, Hors d'Oeuvres forks from Sir Henry Gollan, silver cruel set from Sir Joseph Kemp, silver sul- ver from R.A.F. mess, Kai Tak, silver clock from H. R.A.F., China, silver cigarette ease from 442 Flight, silver salver from the officers of the 5/2nd. Punjabis, and a cut glass bowl from the R.A. mess, Kowloon..
THE THRACIANS.
SATURDAY'S VARIETY
ENTERTAINMENT.
The late Dr. Wan was a Justice not be doubted "that the attack on of Peace, as well as member the foreigners was premeditated of the Board of Education. He and carefully planned by organis- was also a meraber of the Districted troops and similarly that prompt Watchmen's Committee and a few and energetic action by the Bri- years ago he was Committee mem-
tish and American fleets prevented
An excellent variety entertain- her of Po Leung Kuk. He also the wholesale massacre of forelement was given by the "Thracians" ners.-Reuter's American Service. by permission of Commander H. E. served on the Sanitary Board.
Snepp, R, N. in the old Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, Arsenal Street, on Saturday night. The proceeds will be devoted to the building and equipment fund for the new Soldiers' and Sailors' Home which is in the course of construction near to the place occupied by the present. Home,
A few days ago, Dr. Wan con- tracted influenza and his condi tion rapidly became worse. He passed away at 6.55 a.m. yealer- day, death being due to cerebral congestion and influenza.
ORGAN RECITAL.
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL
PROGRAMME.
Dr. War leaves a widow, five 'song and two daughters, for whom the deepest sympathy will be felt. The following is the programme Of the sons,
two are medical of an organ recital to be given by practitioners, these being Drs. Mr. Frederick Mason, A.R.C.O., Y. S. Wan and Dr. Ying Wan. L.T.C.L. on Tuesday, at 5.45 in Another son, Mr. I. S. Wan is a St. John's Cathedral Hall. chemist, and, one is studying den-1-Prelude and Fugue in C. tistry in London, while the fifth
Stephen's College.
"Minor,
The programme was composed of numerous and highly enjoyable items, including songe of both a popular and sentimental character, and violin solos. There were also several pleasing diversions in- Bach.cluding "Worries of a Father" by
is receiving his education at St. 2.-Evening Song, Balratow. A. Blenkinsop, "Dexterous De
3. (a) Song Without Words, ceptions" by E. Hull, "A Coffee
Holloway. Stall' by A. Thomas, A. Blenkin
sop, E. Hull and F. Eldon; and Macdowell,"Bygones and Mightbe's" by the company. The accompanist was Tschaikowsky. Mr. C. Whincup.
The funeral will take place to- day at 1 p.m., the coffin leaving No. 28 Caine Road at 1 pm. sharp, It is learned that the funeral procession will proceed direct to the burial ground at Pokfulum and £140,000 will not take any circuitous route 4,492 as is usual. The procession will 260,447
stop for a while outside, the Uni- 400,930 versity Recreation ground.
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