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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
LOCAL RADIO.
TO-DAY'S BROADCAST
PROGRAMME.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1929.
BORDER LINE CASE.
DIFFICULTY IN COMING
TO DECISION.
Broadcart by Z.B.W. on 350 motres. of a docision given by Mr. T. S. An application for the revisioni 1.48 p.m. Weather Report.
5.80-0.30 p.m. Programms of Chi-Whyte Smith, was made by Mr. H. nesa Music, (Victor Recorda supplied K. Holmes Crown Solicitor, before through the courtesy of Messrs. Music his Worship at the Kowloon World Co.).
Magistracy yesterday in the caso p. Evening Weather Report in which thres elderly, Chinese 7.48 8 p.m. Evening Programme, (Vic-
and II.
women were sequitted of charges. V. Records supplied M. through the courtesy of Mosar. 8, of being involved in the sale of a Moutrie and Ltd.).
Co
girl who was kidnapped from "Under the Stars of 'Havaus,” Kangmoon,
Walte Hawaiian Orchestra. "Rondine" con thọ Themie by .
Beethoven), "Fair Rosemary," (Kreisler)
Violin Solo. Frita Kroller, "Deep Night," "It IIInd You,"
"Blue
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Victor Salon Orchestra. "A Precious Little Thing Called
Love,"
"Carolina Moon,”
Organ Bole, Jesso Crawford, "Dixie," (Don Emmet), "Maryland! My Maryland!” Victor Male "I' Always De Mother's Boy,” "There Be You and I,"
Tenor, Morion Downey "Your Song from Paradise,” "Zamboanga,"
Mr. Holmes informed his Wor- ship that he had acquainted Mr. D. II. Blake with hia Intention to make the application but was in- formed that Mr. Blako had recelv- ed no further instructions.
WAS O
Mr. Holmes Intimated that his argument was that there W49 proof of the girl having bean dis- posed of. One of the difficulties his Worship had in giving judg- mont was that the case Chorus."border line" one. It was well known, continued Mr. Holmes, that the law recognised it had limitations. The law could not make person honest. It might Baritone, Reinald Warrenrath, have certain channels which would "Malaga Love Lament,"
tond to honesty. It could not Carnations,"
make people moral although it Soprano, Lucrezia Bort.could lay down that certain things "Christina,"
might not be done. "Looking for Love,"
Tenor, Lewis James. "Underneath the Russian Moon,"
Waltz. "The One That I Lovo-Loves Me,"
Fox Trot,
Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut
Yankees,
Mr. Holmes then commented upon the Ordinance for the Pro- tection of Women and Girls. Ho said that the impossibility of pre- venting prostitution altogether must have been realised, After quoting the section under which the defendants had been charged Tenor, Morton Downey.the Crown Solicitor said that "Dance of this Paper Dolls,"
there could not be any procuring, "Ragamuffin," (Josko Grear),
no interference or inducement by other parties.
The World Is Yours and Mine" "There's A Place In the Sun for You,"
Duct for two Planos
Victor Arden and Phil Ohman. "Lal Here the Gentle Lark," "Solveig's Song," (Grieg),
Soprano, Amellta Galli-Cure, "Carmen-Toreador Song." "Tosca-Te
The Law.
Section 3, Sub-section 4 of the Ordinance reads: "Every per-
Deum," Haritone, Lawrence Tibbett. son who takes part in selling, "Overture," (Russian Festival of
pledging,. letting out to hire, pur High Easter),
chasing, taking in pledge, taking on hire, or otherwise disposing of any woman or girl ...
pold Stokowski and the Philadelphin Orchestra. The New Moon, Vocal Gems, "Whoopre," Vocal Gems,
Victor Light Opera Company,
prelude to Act 1 and 3,"
Philharmonie Symphony Orchestra, The
Apprentice," Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. "Robin Hood Vocal Gems,
Victor Light Opera Company, "TrovatoreSelection." (Verdi),
Grentoro's Band.
10.30 p.m. Close down.
GREAT LIQUIDATION
SALE
AS WE ARE
Retiring from Business
We will sacrifice our entire Stock
of
DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELLERY
and
FANCY GOODS,
Regardless of cost.
SENNET FRERES
A. Weill, (Successors) York Building, Chater Road.
PRESENT WATER POSITION.
(Continued from Page 9.)
It is hoped to call for ten- ders within 2 months for the construction of the dam and a short length of catchwater.
The
necessary pipes and pumps have been ordered from home, and water from this source should be available by the Spring of 1991.
2. The cross harbour pipe line which has not received the approval of the Consulting Engineers is likely to bb available in time for the spring rains of 1930 and will
THE VOLUNTEERS.
ORDERS FOR THE FORTH-
COMING WEEK.
No. 25/29. Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps Orders by Lieut. Colonel G. Bini, DS.D., O.BE Commandant.
1920.
...
LOCAL SURVEYORS,
FORM LOCAL BRANCH OF
THE INSTITUTION.
kong members of the Surveyors In January last several Hong Institution mat and decided to communicate with the President and Council. of the Institution, at its headquarters, 12 Great George, Street, London, with the view of forming a local branch. Wo hoar that a reply has now been received Is sanctioned.
1. Firing Owing to all rides having to be retained at Headquarters for the annual inspection, it is ro- gretted that the Peak Rangs cannot be allotted for firing during the month of July A meeting of and the formation of a local branch
2. 61 irta the Sports Committee will assemble at Corps Headquarters at 6.30 p.m.
8th July, 1829. on Monday,
All ranks interested and willing to artist in organising the annual Sports Meeting and
The following notice appearod in the April issue of the Institu tion's Journal, which is published.
bo capable of delivering up to invited to attending Meeting are in London.
4 million gallons à day to the island,
8. The Dragon's Back, and Mt. Pottinger Catchwaters have
4.
5.
All O. C. Units will please detail a anit
representative to attend,
5. Kirkpatrick Cup-A Conferoneo will be held at Corps Headquarters at 6 pm. on
In
which all patriday 21st Jung, to Buh are invited to attend compoli
Sergeants'
the
Meas Meeting-A
Hongkong Branch.
"A letter was considered from a number of leading members in
been investigated and prelimi-
Hongkong asking permission to set nary drawings prepared. The
up a Branch of the Institution in that centre, momborship of which minimum yield froïti the areas intercepted by thene Catch-meeting of the Sergeants Most will would be thrown open to all ser- sons connected with the Institution waters is estimated at 134/ be hold at 6 pm. on Thursday, 27th |în China. The request was grant June, 1920.. Will all members pleased, and the Secretary directed to million gallons a day. Con- make an effort to attend. struction work can be com→ 5. ArmAll rifles will bo return. menced next year if suffelented to Corps Headquarters immediately ataff la availablo.
for annual inspection.
The Contract for the con- struction of the Bjowash Dam has been signed and notice to commoned the work given. It should be possible to impound a certain amount of water In the reservoir in about 14 months' time. The total stor- age will be 175 million gallons approximately.
6. Corpe Band. The Band will parade for Band Practice in mufti at Headquarters at 5.80 p.m. on Tuesday, 25th June,
1929.
7. Mounted Infantry Company. Thursday, 27th June, 1929. Parade at Causeway Bay Stables at 5330 p.m. for Paekandilo drill.
8. Machine Gun Company. Recrulia Parade will be held on Tuesday, 25th June, at 5.30 p.m., nt Headquarters. Dross: muff, bolt
The Sheklipat Servico Re- servoir now under construc-and sidearms, tion will add 10 million gal N.C.O's Claes. Instructor's Class ions to storage. It will be will be held on Friday, 28th June, at 6.80 p.m., at Headquarters. Dress:
finished within a year.
6. Investigation of the further "sections of the Shing Mun Valley Scheme is proceeding. The Gorge Dam at Pineapple Pass appears to be fonsible and preliminary investigations at Gin Drinkers' Bay, where there is a very large basin capable of limpounding fully 2,000 million gallons, havo turned out well.
Considerable preliminary work
Mr. Holmes submitted that the law was so framed as to cover all nerfed of dispositions. His Wor- ship could not and was not necesla, however, necessary before sarily required to find out what works of this magnitudo can bo tion was.. It was not necessary to the technical term of the prosecu- commenced,
pince the offence under any special category. What he submitted was that there was the "disposing" of the gir
Theao and other possible sources of supply have been dealt with fully in Sessional Paper No. 4 of 1928.
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Mufti
9. Spoltish Company. Pipe Band. Wednesday, 26th June, The Pipes and Drums will parade at Corps "Headquarters at 6 p.m. for practice.
19. Portuguese Company. .N.C.O.'s Cinas. All N.C.O's are reminded that the next class will be held at Headquarters or Friday, 21st June, at 6.30 p.m., followed by 4 short meeting
Rifles and Bayonets. There are still a number of rifles and bayonets that have not as yet been returned to Corps Store. These must be returned to Store immediately with out further warning. Platoon' Sor- geants will render to 0. C. Company by Monday, 24th Jane, reports that this has been done.
11. Long Service Medal. His Excellency the Governor has awarded the Colonial Auxillary Forces Long Service Modal to Licut-Colonel mandant, B.K.V.D.C., on 11th June, 1020,
express the Council's pleasure at a stop which they folt would materially extend the Institution's Influence and objects in the Far East
The first general meeting of the Hongkong branch was held at Lans Crawford's Restaurant on Monday," -- when the branch was formally inaugurated, officers appointed, and local rules formed.
Established in 1868.
The Surveyors Institution wmLE first catablished in England in 1868 and incorporated under a Royal Charter in 1881. The total membership is over 7,000 consist ing of honorary members, follows, professional associates, and asso- ciates..
¦ His Majesty the King is Patron, The word "surveyor" covers a very wide dold, and does not, as so many people appear to suppose, consist of only those who measure land. The examination for mem- bership of the Institution, held in London, is divided into four sub- divisions, land agency, valuation, building or quantities, and Mining, with, in addition, special examina tions in sanitary science, rating, land surveying, agriculture valua tion, forestry, etc.
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By the nature of the work of ta members; the Institution has had a great influence upon legisla. ` tion in Gront · Britain and the Colonies, being constantly con sulted by the Houses of Parlia- ment, irrespective of party, upon sanitation, town planning, land legislation, etc., and it is laid down in several Acts of Parliament that membership is a necessary quali Mention to serve upon tribunals under various statutes.
In reviewing the evidence Mr. Holmes commented that the case money paid was the price, it could, G. Bird, D.S.O., O.B.E., The Com-taxation, rating, building laws, was as near to hiring out as ono be called price or rent or anything could make it. Ile remarked that else, of the girl or an advance to nobody could exploit a womari. the girl to enable her to ropny her His Worship said that he quite debt in Kongmoon. It was entire- agreed with Mr. Holmes that it ly on that ground that his Wor- was not necessary for him to find. ship arrived at his decision. that the offence came within any one of the terms mentioned in the section. It might be as the Crown Solicitor had said, a sort of com- posite offence. Then, of course, the words, otherwise disposed
of" made it very wide indeed.
Sale or Moriguge.
Professed Willingness,
R. Butters, of the Secretarlat for In reply to his Worship, Mr. II. Chinese Affairs, said that the girls all professed that they went to brothels of their own free will, but with what justificatlan, Mr. Butters hesitated to say.
12. Struck off the Strength. Having left the Colony: Section, as from 12.4.29,
No. 000 Ple. A. T. Stubby, Car No. 1074 Pie, A. T. Hunter, M. I. Company, as fram 25.5.20.
No. 1425 Pta. C T. Quin, No. 2 Platoon, as from 15.0.29.
R. A. WOLFE MURRAY, MAJON,
ANJUTANT, H. K. V. D. Conra
Notices.
Among its associate members are many of the leading counsels at the Parliamentary Bar, and Lord ported to have spoke of Rs hond- Brampton, (Mr. Ha kina) is res
1. Blachine Gun Company Rifle to the number of important arbi quarters as the "gold nine," owing Club.-The Machine Gun Company tration cases, held there. Rifle Club will hold their next meat- fag at the Peak Range at 0.39 a.m. The permanent address of the on Sunday, 23rd June, to compete for local branch is, The Surveyora Company Commander's Cup,
Institution, Hongkong Branch, è/t The Superintendent of Surveys, P.W.D. Office. All communications should be addressed to the Honorary Secretary.
In the course of tho. case, con tinued his Worship, the only two
Resuming, his Worship and that propositions made to him were if the first defendant's premises 2. Portuguese Company-Billiards. that the transaction was for the had been a prohibited brothel itAll those interested in Billiards, sale or mortgage of the girl. He might have been different, but please communicate with the O. C. kad power, of course, to hold that being a tolerated one his Worship Company Immediately. there was a contract for hiring did not think the keeper was com or it was a case of "otherwise mitting an offence on the ground disposing."
that a girl was taken to her by that the keeper paid the girl an someone else and on the ground
advance on her arrival.
His Worship suid that he still held, in spite of what Mr. Holmes had said, that after the words, "otherwise dispose of" there must be the implied words, "for a consideration of money or money's worth."
It was a border line case and his Worship sald that he would wel- come an appeal if that were pos- siblo.
Cannot Consider Toleration.
HIRE OF LORRIES.
TRANSPORT FIRM'S CLAIM IN SUMMARY COUNT.
In the Summary Court yesterday the Yat Hang Motor Lorry Com pany claimed $263.45 from the Chop Choy Firm and Ghan Pak- chun as nianaging partner in res.
BAILIFF'S WATCHMEN.
were
FURTHER EVIDENCE IN FRAUD CHARGES.
When the case was resumed be If, sald bis Worship, money con-
foro Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the alderation won not an essential to
Central Magistracy yesterday: the offence, then every person who further remarks, said that his supplied to the defendants or to men, who
Mr. Holmes, invited to make any pect of the hire of motor lorries afternoon of two bailiff's walch- introduced a girl to a brothel or worship could not consider tolera- their order.
were charged. With any keeper who took in any girl tion. Mr. Holmes quoted the ins-
obtaining $27 by false pretences Mr. J. T. Prior appeared for the and with demanding money by was committing an offence. Every tance of the running of lottery plaintiffs and said the defendant menaces, the question was asked prostitute was introduced by tickets. He pointed out that al-firm contracted with the owners of If, in all matters connected with someone. His Worship thought though the authoritics closed three houses.at Kowloon City to the charges, the two men that it was very rare for a girl their eyes" to them, his Worship build them entirely. He made con-alleged to have acted in concert. to go and say that she wanted to could not do the same if a case tracts with three sub-contractors, be taken in
Mr. L R. Andrewer replied," to were taken to Court.
ant to deliver sand, another to do a question from the Magistrate: the actual building and a third Yes, your Worship. They were Toloration was televant to con- to supply the marble. The plain-a pair of twins right through. If his Worship held that the Aideration of sentence but not to tie had proviously carted for the They were together all along. taking bij or a girl and giving her conviction.
frat sub-contractor but before the money constituted an offence un-
Mr. F. H. Losoby, appearing for der the scétion, then almost every house were tolerated would it be to a partner of the plaintiff firm to them to the famous Blamesa His Worship naked if a gaming date of the claim he had begun the second man, asked if that to fail in his payments and he went association was such as to likan brothel In the Colony would be fair for the authorities to warn guilty. After all proceeded his them and any that they could be talk matters over. The sub-con- twins. Ha was not present at the Worship, the place where the girl prosecuted because what they were tractor, then produced a partner fast hearing, and would like to in the present case had been taken doing was illegal,
In the defendant irm who said the know if evidence against the two was a tolerated brothel and ho thought it would be wrong, if the affirmative and pointed out that it fendant firm was therefore res-r. F. X. d'Almada, Sr. who
former was only a sub-contractor. replied in the Mr. Prior submitted that the de-
mon began like this: They authorities were to say, "Now this was not only the Government wheponsible for the claim...
Bay," etc. brothel ja tolerated but as a mat could take out a prosecution.
A Dangerous View.
*.
Mr. Holmes
ter of fact we can always get a Anybody could prosecute. It was plaintif firm said that he was told agreed, saying: The evidence Is In evidence, a partner in the | appeared for the other defendant, cause we know that the brothel ment to say, so to speak, that a that the amounts due for transport that. conviction whenever we want, bo beyond the powers of the Govern- by a partner in the defendant firm that they did this and they did keeper is taking part in the displace was tolerated and there would be deducted from the sub- posal of a girl."
would therefore be no prosecu contractors' Bills and paid over to told how he was brought into the
After Bergeant Goodwin had: His Worship said that he tione. thought there would be a danger
the plaintiffs.
caso through, a report made, by In His adopting that view. In a could not tolerate.
The Court, added Mr. Holmes, A partner in the defendant arm a woman, who complained of hav
said there was an arrangement ing paid money to the defendants case like that the authorities would always have it in their power to
Is Worship said that he must whereby one of the sub-contractors on their demand, the caso was get a conviction against a brothel adhere to his decision, and after pald the transport bill. Witness again adjourned until Wednesday keeper. It might, of course, be having heard Mr. Holmes he said he had $600 which could ho afternoon. for some other reason altogether. thought that he regarded the case used for this purpose if the pay- more as a border lino caso, Hement was sanctioned by the sub- Of couran, continued his Wor- had had great difficulty in coming contractor with whom the arrange ship, the whole ground of his doci to his decision, but he thought hement was made. sion was that he considered there must adhere to It As he had
The Pulano Judgo gave judg was a doubt, probably only the said, he would welcome any appeal mont for plaintiffs for the amount slightest doubt, as to whether the if that were possible.
claimed and costa,
Valmont, a Grimsby trawler, has been fined £250 in Leéland, for Illegal fishin
of gear and catch.
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