THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH,
Penthouses in New H.K. Block of Flats Japanese
Penthouses, made famous by the American cinema Bombings
and magazine stories, have come to Hongkong. They
constitute one of the features of a block of fumptiuous Condemned
modern flats which are now in the course of erection in Macdonnel Road.
These flats, which, it is ex- pected, will be ready for occupa- tion by the end of the year, are
Dishonoured Cheques In Court Case
the last word in modernity. The un apartments have been designed with considerable care by Messrs. Palmer and Turner, and one of their most important features is that all command a view of the harbour.
The two lower ground floor flats are of two and three raums, the middle floors, two four-room flats cach, and the top floor, two three- room Penthouses, with a large roof] garden.
All foors aro automatic 1.
served
by
FLATS DESCRIBED
17
JUDGMENT FOR COMPLAINANT
Hankow, Sept. 10.
The World Aliance of International Friendship through Churches, at a meeting at Larvik, Norway, has passed a resolution condemning the bombing of open towns and defence- populations, according to a mes- sage from Geneva,
Ісая
"We protest afresh,"
it
says,
"against any resort to violence for the settlement of International dis- putes and we particuairly profound horror at the
EXPRESS repeated
cities, especially in
bombings of open China and Spain.
The resolution
goes on to condemn "this blind and pilless massacres of
A claim for $900, arising out of defenceless populations, tending to the reversion to barbarium from threu dishonoured chequea уля
which Christian civilisation has sup brought by Mrs. Ida Bercovitch WAR
posedly freed us." against Henry Michael, trading as Henry and Co., before Mr. Justice E.
this morning.
The Hongkong Builder cununent- Williams at the Summary Court
ing on the flats says:
Mr. Peter II
for
The building has been designed to)
Sin appeared the front of the site, which plaintiff, and defendant was repre- -occupy
alopes down
Macdonnell Reuted by Mr. M. A. de Silva, towards Road, leaving a large garden and Mr. Sin
three sold there were drawn out by defendant, drive-way between the main entrance i cheques and the hillsides.
each for $300, but when they were at the Nederlandsche Handels Maatschappij they were dia- honoured.
A new concrete motor approach presented road is being constructed to permit direct access by car to the entrance to the building.
Lo
Notice of dishonour had been duly given to defendant, and if this were proved, he submitted, fils client was entitled to Judgment.
Mr. Silva said that at one time the defence raised the question that the equestre mule out in May but
Garages are provided on the South end of the site against the side. All fours are served by an auto- atic pushbutton-operated Elevator. These flats throughout are designed Katisfy
the most aments of the ever ueling require were not presented until August, but}
As far as possible, now he had been instructed not to of fint thvellers. furniture has been built into the into this point further but to con- rooms; dressing rooms, with drawers sent to judgment, and hanging closets
arc
bedrooms, white booksided tol
The Alliance unites with all former and particularly requests protests
for the samediale application of the.
proposal of several governments for
misalon.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1938.
Popular Philharmonic Star Farewelled
MISS ANNE WINTER
The Dockyard Recreation
the appointment of an enquiry com-Club wore a festive appearance, being decorated with fingy, The Swedish Union of Industrial plants and coloured lights yes- Workers Congress has decided to terday evening when a Concert
to help contribute 5,000 crowns
was held to pay tribute to Mr. China-Central News.
and Mrs. B. Marsh, who are departing for Home on Satur- day.
The
Plancs Visit Hankow
Hankow, Sept. 16. Ten Japanese pinnes in two groups of seven and three machines each reached the outskirts here yesterday und after circling overhead for n white flew away. No, boints were dropped--Central News.
Canton Raid
Artistes who Kindly
gave services were:-Miss Anne their Winter, Miss Prue Lewis, Mr. Gaston D'Aquino, Mr. Bob Henderson, Jack Grenham and Mr. A. Brettall,
Mr.
with Mr. Lindsay A. Lafford and Mr. A. Jeffrey at the plano
by
the
Canton, Sept. 10. The first air raid alarm for four days was sounded this morning when He would, however, like to point 14 Japanese planes flew over the city. tele out that defendant had since closed) plione ahelves and cupboards, dining up his shop in Gloucester Arcade and Later, either bombing or heavy anti-
aircraft fire was heard from room sideboards, ele, are all in was at the moment in an insolvent direction of White Cloud Mountain. corporated in the rooms themselves, state, anancially. The only things The Service Accommodation
1she had were goods unsold, and he-United Press. particularly luxurious. All
pantries
to was willing sell
to them in order reimburse the and kitchens have built-in cupboards,
plaintiff. He Wnx euch flat bas its own central hot-water sure there were more than sufficient rooms, a ser- good to meet the judgment, but if system, two servants vants Kitchen, lavatory
and laundry there was not, then a personal execu- The Malu Living Lounge to each tion should be issued. He would, flat
is of generous proportions and therefore, apply for a stay of execu- pleasing chupe, having a large tion until the goods had been sold. coal burning fire us a central feature, with built-in book cases and indirect linhling. The
The whole of one wall is taken up by large full length French dours, which upen on to a spaelausstructed to oppose the application verandab, which is also accessible
both bedrooms.
The finish of these flats throughout will be of u tuxurious nature-steel ensement, teak parquet floors, coloured tied bathrooms with sunk baths, bel
being few of the attractions for future tenants.
$230 A MONTH RENTS
It is believed that the rents for the four-room flats will be about $250 month, and for the tower floor apart ments and the Penthouses, about $200 a month. It is understood that most of the this have already been booked
H.M.S. CUMBERLAND COMING TO H.K.
In
Long Delays
Mr. Sin remarked that he had been
most strongly, because when the goods were delivered to defendant sometime back he sold them and pocketed the proceeds,
Repeated demands Ich payment were made without success, and final- ly. In May defendant drew three cheques.
Escaped Prisoner Recaptured
-of-
Anne
The whole audience stood for a few moments, at the opening of the concert, in memory of two members of the Club
recently deceased, the followed slience being immediately by "The King" In referring to the -departuro impending --- Winter. Mr. A. Warburton,
the Social
Secretary remarked that usked to whenever Miss Winter was us
and sing, she was always ready willing to do
most So, and like people who do things
really well, He thought made no fuss about it. that the biggest tribute yet paid to her, was the presence there of such a galaxy of talent, because it wos Anne Winter's night.-
Mr. Warburton on behalf of the Committee and Members wished, Mr. and Mrs. Marsh God spred,, and Good Luck in the future and hope: that the happy associations would be renewed at some future time.
Appearing again in the dock at the
Ahis Kowloon Magistracy
morning, after a brief taste of freedom, Chan
A vole of thunks was passed to Cheong, 22, was sentenced to six all the artisies who had given their months hard labour
und
eight services, and Mrs. W. Austin, wife strokes of the case by Mr. Q. A. A. of the Vice-Chairman, presented Macfadyen, for stealing a gold rar-Miss Anne Winter and Miss Prue ring from a woman in Pello Street Lewis with two huge baskets of on Wednesday. He admitted two flowers. previous convictions larceny.
Mr. W. Austin thanked the Social as for On Thursday Ch
Chan managed to Committee of the Dockyard Recrea- escape from the dock by answering on Club for the excellent arrange- to a hawker's name and being fined ments. 75 cents. He was, however, recap-
After the drawing of these cheques, he told plaintiff to wait until the end of May, but when the time arrived he in asked her not to present them until June, and so from month to tured at West Point in the afternoon. cheques were eventually presented monui until August, when
and found to be dishonoured.
the
It was only too obvious, continued Mr. Sin, that the defendant was try- ing in every way to evade payment. There was no reason why the judg- ment should be hindered.
No charge was preferred against | Chan in respect of this matter.
Postponement
MANILA SHARES Of Chinese
The following quotations were re- ceived after the close of the morning session through Reuters:
Business Done Prices in Peson Sept. 15. Sept, 10.
A change has been made the
When the ease WHS mentioned last; arrangements for transferring the
Dag
week the defence raised from Commander-in-Chief'a
the ques- H.M.S. Cumberland to H.M.S. Kent. tion that no notice of dishonour was The Kent was to have gone to Wel- given, and therefore in dealing with halwel to take over, but instead the man who wanted to bring up
the Court should give Alok ong technicalities, the
Antamok Cumberland is coming to Hongkong.
Admiral Sir no sympathy, but give judgment und Bagulo Gold aboard, is due to arrive let the matter of payment be settled in the Colony at 7.30 3.an. to-morrow, between the parties themselves. and afterwards his flag will be trans- ferred to H.M.S. Keni, which is now In harbour.
Percy hip, with
His Lordship made no order for a stay of execution, remarking that he was satisfed that defendant had been On October 10, the Cumberland responsible for the delay and prob- Singapore, ably should have consented to judg- salle for England,
via
while Inter in the year it is possible! ment long ago.
the Kent will gọ north.
Glostora
Benguet Cons,
Coco Grove Consolidated Mines Demonstration
XL
Ung.
11.30
24 11.00
42
42
Ung.
277
Unc
.03
.05
Paracate Gumaus
Ung.
Ung.
.69
71
.10
United Paracale.
2244
321
San lauricio Suyoc
League Appeal
Hankow. Sept. 16. Reports from Geneva alleging that France and England have agreed to postpone the hearing of the Chinese appeal for the Invocation of article 17 until next week were received here yesterday with disappointment but not with surprise.
ure
aware
While the Chinese Government and public alike believe that the League The following in Swan, Culbertson owes it in justice to peace to enforce & Fritz report on
this morning's sanctions aguinat Japan, the Chinese
that
there is little market:
of the League ac- Prices ranged from e up to 2e possibility
eepting the Chinese appeal."
The Chinese realise that once the |League begins discussions of the sub- Ject there is no alternative but to adopt a resolution in favour of acceptance of the Chinese appeal, and
CABINET RUMOUR up na stendy market.
DENIED
Tokyo, Sept. 15.
MOURNING FOR
In a press interview today, the PRINCE ARTHUR
to
Premier, Prince Konoye, denied rumours of another. Cabinet recon- Union Jacks are being flown struction.
half-mast in the Colony to-day Questioned us to the movement | mark the funeral In England of for forming a new political party, the Prince Arthur of Connaught, whose Premier promised to support such a death was reported this week, party if it proves worthy of its name.{ The fings will be flown
at half- --Domel.
must until sundown,
It is therefore generally believed that
the League is adopting the easlest
way out by postponing the hearing of the apocal and thereby avoiding an embarrasing situation.
The recent Czech developments make it all the more certain that the Powers will delay discussion of the appeal at least unill the crisis cases Router Special.
SHARE PRICES
The following is the list of local share quotations issued this morning.
Banks
11.K. Bank, $1,420 D.
H.K. Bank (Lon. Reg.), $85 n Chartered Bank, £10
n.
Mercantile Bank, A. and B. £29 n. Mercanule Bank, C. £134 n. East Asia Bank, $39 n. Insurances
Canton Ins, $226 n.. Union Ins, $5071⁄2 b. China Underwriters, $2 n.
H.K. Fire Ins., $200
Shipping
D
Douglas, $68
374 22 D H.K. Steamboats, Indo-Chinas (Pret:), $00 I Indo-Chinas (Def.), $24 n. Shell Bearer, 332/3 n. Union Waterboats, $9.10.
Docks Etc.
na.
H.K. & K. Wharves, $120 H.K. Docks (old), $19% 8. H.K. Docks (new), $19. n. Providents (cld), $7 so. Providents (new), $0.80 n. New Engineering Sh. $3.00 n. Shanghai
Docks, Sh. $125 n. Kailan Minting Adm., 15/3 n. Raubs, $0.70 n. ex. div. Venz: Goldfeld, $3 n.
Hongkong Mines, 71⁄2 cts. n.
Phillippine Mining Antamok, P. 381⁄2 sa, Atoks, P. 38 sa.
Daguio Gold, P. 24 su.
Benguet Cousol. P. .11.70 sa.
Benguet Explor.-
Coco Grove, P. 42 ka. Big Wedge, P.
Consolidated Mines, P. - Demonstrations, P. 27 sa.
Mindanao, P.
E.
Gumaus G'Belds, P.
P.
Gold, Ipo I.L.X., P. .63
30.
-
Itogons, P. Min. Resources, P. — Northern Min, P.- Paracale Gumaus, P. — Salacot Mining, F. --- San Mauricio, P. 09 su. Suyoc Consol, P. 10 sn. United Paracales, P. 32% su.
Lands, Hotels, etc. S. Hotels,
$0.70 n.
H. and S.
11.K. Lands, $38 sa.
H.K. Lands, 4% Deben $1071⁄2 n. Shanghai Lands, Sh. $0.40 n.
Fries $, Sh.
$10
H.K. Realtics, $5.00 n. Chinese Estates, $90 n.
Ullition H.K.ays, $10.80/17 n. Peak Trama (old), $6% b. Peak Trams (new), $3 n. Star Ferries, $775 n.
Yaumati Ferries (old), $2434 m. Yaunati Ferries rights, $24 n. China Light (old), $11.03 n. Chinn Light (new), $81⁄4 n. H.K. Eicvirių, $58% b.
Electric, $17 n. Sandakan Lights, $0.35 b.
Macao
Telephone (old), $2834 m. Telephone (new), $0.35 n. China Buses, Sh.
Singapore Tractions, s/- 28/3 n. Singapore Pref., s/- 25/7% n.
Industrial
Cald: Maeg. (old), Sh. $14. Cald: Macg. (Pref.), Sh. $13 n. Canton Ices, $1.70 Π Cementa, $17 n. H.K. Ropes, $4.80 n.
Stores, &c.
Dairy Farms, $26 1. Watsons, $8.10 $
Lane Crawfords, $8.70 n. Sincres, $2.20 n. Wing On (H.K.), $50 n. William Powell, Ltd., 75 cts. n.
Cotton Milli Ewo Cotton Sh. $02 n.
lon, Sh. $17.80 5,
Zoong
Sh.
n. $24
S'hai Cextiles, Sh. $42 n.
Wing On
Miscellaneous
H.K. Entertainments, $0% n. Constructions, $1.80 n. Vibro Piling, $0.65
n.
Ch. Govt. 5% 1925 G$ Bonds.,
07% prm. n.
II.K. Govt. 4% Loan 0% prm. b. H. Govt. 3% Loun 14% prm.
Wallace Harpers, -
Morsmans (Lon.), 9/- 13/3 n. Marsmans Ins. (H.K.), 5/- 3/4 n. Anglo Javos, - Consolidated
(old),
China
Providents
LEAPT TO DEATH
A shop coolie, Chan Sang. 55, committed suleide at the Queen Mary Hospital yesterday by Jumping | into the compound from the ver ,andah: of the fifth floor.
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