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R.A.F. FUNERAL.
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·AIRCRAFTSMAN..
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MASTER MARINER FOUND GUILTY.
The funeral of Leading Air- 'craftsman Alfred John Jarvis
Convicted on two charges of took place at the Protestant Ceme opium smuggling, Arthur Hall, a tery, Happy Valley, yesterday European, holding a Master evening, the burial service being Mariner's certificate, was "yestar-} conducted by the Rev. F. Freeman, day #ned. $101,000, or suven R. N. Leading Aircraftsman Jar months imprisonment, by Mr. vis, it will be recalled, met hisLindsell at the Central Magis- death under tragic circumstances tracy, His Worship stating that he on Thursday morning when for had taken into consideration some reason which has not yet been accused's past record which had ascertained, he fell from an acro- been of a favourable character. plane which had just, risen to a height of between 200 and 300 feet
above Kai Tak aerodrome, and was instantaneously killed.
Colony..
Hall pleaded not guilty to each count.
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answer the two following charges: When You Feel Like This
Accused appeared in Court to
(a) That you had in your pos session about 2,500 taels of pre Pinkettes Full honours were accorded at pared opium on board the 8.3. remedy.
are just the right the funeral. The cortege left the Kashgar, in the Victoria harbourliverishness, clear away the causes They quickly correct Royal Naval Hospital at year this Colony on Saturday, May o'clock, being headed by a firing 10th and
of biliousness, sick headache, ilk party composed of aircraftsmen
Try Pinkettes (b) That in connexion with temper, gloom. from Kai Tak. Following them the opium, you did something pre- tonight. You'll be surprised how came the band of H.M.S. Hermes, paratory to exporting it out of the much brighter and better you will playing the Dead March. They
to-morrow 'morning. OF were followed by a gun carriage on which the coffin was borne to
Chemists everywhere, 60 cents per vial. the cemetery gates. The coffin was draped with a large Union Jack, on top being the deceased's sun helmet. Sailors from H.M.S. Hermes drew the gun carriage along. Three sailors from the aircraft carrier and a similar num- ber of Kai. Tak aircraftsmen fol- lowed immediately behind, and they afterwards carried the coffin to the graveside. Next them came aircraftsmen from Kai Tak and sailors from H.M.S. Hermes, each man carrying one of the numerous wreathes that were sent.
They
were followed by many officers, including Captain J. D. Campbell, of H.M.S. Hermes, Com- mander D. C. Lang, H.M.S. Hermes, Wing Commander A. H. Steele Perkins, H.M.S. Hermes, and Squadron Leader S. T. Freeman, Kai Tak.
Mr. L R. Andrewcs (Assistant Crown Solicitor), outlining the facts, said that about 11 am. on Saturday morning lust, R. O. Grim- mitt, from information received, went aboard the s.s. Kashgar, which was alongside the Kowloon wharf. He was accompanied by Mr. Taylor. They found Hall sit ting outside the smoke room on the verandah. They asked him whether he was Capt. Hall and upon receiving a reply in the affir- mative, enquired if he had any luggage on board. The defendant replied that he had not, but later said that he had three trunks in the hold and one suit case in his cabin. He produced the keys for these trunks and suit case, and they were opened and the con- *tents examined in front of the ac- cused. The suit case contained personal papers and the three trunks a large quantity of opium, about 2,500 taels, valued at $30,000.
The Arrest.
The last portion of the proces sion comprised a large number of aireraftsmen and sailors, and a detachment from the 2nd. Bat- talion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, as well as several civilians, including Mr. F. Smith
The accused was arrested and und Mr. W. E. Hollands (repre- taken to the Central Police Station, senting the Hongkong Football As The trunks were sent for examina- sociation), Mr. A. F. Estall (re-lion to the Imports and Exports presenting ex.-R.A.F. men in the department. On the defendant Hongkong Police Force), Mr. A. E. was found a first class ticket to Murphy and Mr. Wilson.
Singapore, per s.3. Kashgar, which sailed an hour afterwards. The papers found in the suit case were examined and Capt. Hall bad asked for certain documents to be placed before the Court, as they reflected considerabile credit on him.
After the burial service, the Firing Party fired three rounds over the grave and two buglers from IIMS. Hermes sounded the
"Last Post" and "Reveilla."
The Wreaths,
.
A wreath was sent by "Mother, Alice and Ted," and "Billy," Other floral tributes were sent by the Officer Commanding, R.A.F. Base, Kai Tak; Wing-Comdr. A. H. Steele-Perkins, R.A.F.; Flying 'Offi- cer Dook, R.A.F.; Officers, 110 Flight; N.C.0.'s and Airmen, 440 Flight: Officers, 403 Flight; N.CO's and Airnien, 403 Flight Officers, 412 Flight; N.C.0's. and Airmen, 442 Flight; N.C.0's. and Airmen, H. Q. Flight, R.A.F., Kai Tak; Officer Commanding Stores Section, Kai Tak,
One document was a diploma of honour awarded. by the Executive Council of the Shipping Federa-
tion, in recognition of meritorious work asone of the crew of the Don
Emilio, on June 13, 1917, under
Witness was of the 'im about it." pression that accused had had a He did not number of drinks. open the other. two trunks at the time, but they were sent to the Imports and Exports department, and in them were found 18 and 14 parcels of opium respectively,
Mr. Lindsell (to accused): Do you challenge anything he has said?-No.
"You don't wish to ask any ques tions at all?--No,
Then what he has said is cor-
rect? I know it is correct after he had opened the trunks.
Taking Trunks to Singapore.
Accused then addressed the Court and said: 1 simply want to say this. I don't know any- thing about the' boxes. I did not know what they contained. "I said that to the Revenue Officers at the time.
Mr. Andrewes submitted accus- ed's reply to the two charges when read out to him at the police station, when he said "I have nothing to say."
Continuing, accused said: Well, I don't know anything about this because. I did not know' what the boxes contained. I was asked to take them to Singapore, as I was going to Singapore for this China- man to try and buy a ship, and he asked me to take these boxes for him. I did not ask him what was in them and he never offered to tell me. As I was going 'down on business for him, 1 thought there would be no harm in taking them. That is all I have got to
Say.
. Mr. Lindsell: But surely you must realise how incomplete tliat. story is. You talk about a China-
circumstances which called for an exceptional degree of skill and man without giving the Court any courage. During the War, Capt. | particulars about him. in the Royal Naval Reserve. Hall held the rank of Lieutenant
Mr. Lindsell said that he did not think it was necessary for pro- secuting counsel to read out the record at that moment: If the require to refer to them, and if he case was not proved, he would not did want them, he would ask tho prosecution for them.
Used Foul Language. Revenue Officer A. W. Grimmitt❘ corroborated the statement as to the arrest of the accused and the discovery of the opium. He said that he asked the accused if he had any luggage on board, and he replied "I have got none." He told accused that he knew he had some luggage and he wished him to take witness to search it in his presence.
Defendant then
Accused: I do not know any thing about him. I met him about five months ago, when he asked me if I would go down and buy this. ship. I cannot tell you anything about him or where he lives.
have got to say?—Yes.
Mr. Lindsell: That's all you
Any witnesses? No. I might say that a year ago I was troubled with a very serious complaint; and I have been drinking more than I ought to have dore.
The Sentence.
Mr. Lindsell: You stand con- victed on both charges. I under- stand that you have a good past record.
Admiral and Wardroom Officers, MS. Tamar: Captain, Officers and Ships' Companies, 8th De stroyer Flotilla; Comdr. D. C. Lang, R.N., Capt. J. D. Campbell, R.N. Lieut. R. Garnett, R.N.; Fleet Air Arm, Headquarter Flight, Hermes; N.C.O's, and Air- craftsmen, H... Hermes: Ship- wrights and Artesian Messes, Hermes; Royal Marines, Hermes; Ship's Company, Hermes; N,C.0's. and Warrant Officers' Mess, Hermes: Canteen Staff, Hermes; Observers, Hermes; Wardroom Officers, Hermes; Officers and other ranks, Royal Artillery.““
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hollands; said "three trunks were given to Mr. and Mrs. J. Ormiston; Pre- me." They then went to then letter which states that he re- sident, Council and Members, cabin, but there was no opium in Hongkong Football Association; the suit case. In the top of one Ex-R.A.F. Men at Water Police of the trunks, he found bedding Station; European Police Officers, quilts and counterpanes, and un- Kowloon City; H.M.S. Hermes, derneath them 18 parcels contain- Football Team; Royal Naval Re- ing tins of "Red Lion" Macaol creation Club; St. Joseph's College opium. Witness pointed out that Football Club; Chinese Athletic As it. was opium and then cautioned sociation; Officers, Warrant Off- defendant and placed him under cers and N.C.O's, 2nd Battalion arrest. He used foul language in Argyll and Sutherland High- denying the opium as his and said landers.
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Mr. Andrewes: I can speak as to the papera having been found in the suit case. I don't challenge that. I have been asked by the ac- used to put the certificate in and
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Accused also asked His Wor- ship to look at his references, after which Mr. Lindsell address ed him and said: The maximum sentence for which you have made second. In view of your past re- yourself liable is $300,000 and 12 cord, I intend to impose a slightl;harge B. $1,000 or one month, six months' imprisonment and on months on the first charge, and more lenient sentence. On chargonsecutively. The opium will, of $2,000 and 12 months, on the A, you will be fined $100,000 of course, be confiscated.
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