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THE LAURA MAERSK Here on Maiden Voyage From New York
The motor vessel, Lauro Macrak, arrived in Hongkong last night com- pleting her maiden vayage from New York. The ship, 0,500 gross tons, is a passenger-freighter of the Macrak Line.
The motorship, under the com- mand of Capt. H. J. Mikkelsen, for- merly on the bridge of the Nell Maersk, was launched early this year at Odense, Denmark, by the Odense Haalskibsynerft. The speed of the vessel is 17 knots average, the main motors, two seven-cylinder Diesels of Burmeister-Wain'z make,
Monday, HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
Joan Of Arc Festival Military Display
In Paris
JAPANESE AIR RAIDS CONTINUE
{Continued from Page 1)
Boctors Inflicting heavy casualties on the Japanese troops.
The Chinese troops are said to have halted the Japanese drive on Sino- yang after which they launched a counter-drive following the arrival
Hupah Drive
PARIS, May 14. THE JOAN OF ARC festival, of reinforcements.
similar event in Orleans, opened Which la held here every year for eight days, following a to-day with a military display in front of the Joan of Arc monument in the Rue de Rivoli, Headed by Premier Daladier, the French Government attended the The Share Registor and Trans-parade of troops, ranging from for Booka will be closed from the students at the St. Cyr military academy to modernised motorised 4th May to the 18th May, 1939. units. both days Inclusive.
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The Fifty-eighth Ordinary General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Messrs. Jar dine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on Thursday, 25th May, 1939; at noon, for the The dead weight is 0,100 with total cargo capacity, of about 15,000,
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are capable of handling cargo up to 45 tons.
The passenger accommodation is .compact, comfortable and luxurious.
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Four double and four single cabins have their private bathrooms, At- tractively decorated dining room and social halls ore provided and there is plenty of open and sheltered deck space. A deck tennis court and swimming pool are provided for the travellers besides a powerful radio system.
The Laura Maersk is the ninth motorship in the Maersk Line feet, salling on the New York-Far East route across the Pacific Ocean and through the Panama Canal. With this now addition the local agents, Mesara. Jebsen & Co. announce regular fortnightly service across the Pacific.
Reservations from Hongkong to Manila are
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W. O. Gomersall, of Humphreys Building, has reported that thieves entered his flat between Thursday and Friday and stole a watch valued at $100.
K. S. Kjaer, of Peak Mansions, has reported that during the last six- months, a Zeiss-Ikon camera worth 570 was stolen from his home,
Jewellery worth $80 was stolen from the quarters of Sister Colly, at the Queen Mary Hospital between April 14 and 17.
Kitchen utensils worth $41 were sloten from the home of D. B. Izitt Boundary Street, during the carly hours of Friday.
The loss or theft of a watch valued at $100 from his pocket between the Kowloon Godowns and Dina House on Friday, has been reported to the Polles by V. Charles, of Prince Edward Road.
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IS UNIQUE
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dramatized displays of every
in progress in Tangshicncheng and Bitter street fighting is reported to shantien south of Siaoyang. The war torn towns are filled with dead und dying while the Japanese troops are showing Indications of weakening. Further Chinese reports claim' that the 8th Route Army in the Wutal Mountains in Shanii are gradually wiping out the Japanese unit which Is making efforts to mop up the Chinese guerillas. The 8th Route Army is said to be furing the Japan ese Into the mountains where they are ambushedUnited Press.
May 15, 1939,
County Cricket D. COMPTON| SCORES 115 FOR M.C.C.
POST
From
OFFICE.
INWARD MAILS
Air Mail by “Imperlat Airways Direct Service"-London dale, 10th May.
Stralta Straits
Tourists' Attack Flogged At Lord's Man
London, May 13. ing performances featured the soven Heavy scoring and brilliant bowl- County Cricket Championship and two triendly encounters which began today.
Yorkshire, County Champions, re- celved a shock at the hands of Kent when they were dismissed for 100 in the Arst innings, but look like consolidating their position at their second venture at the wicket.
Tom Goddard, Gloucestershire bowlers, was in deadly mood against Worcestershire at Bristol and dis- missed the visitors for 149 by taking
Tangho Recaptured NANYANG, May 16. The recap-nine for 55. ture of Tangho, important south Honan town sixty miles northeast of Sinyong, Is reported.
Somerset's batsmen defod Lanca- shire for the whole of the day and featured their knock of 372 for six with centuries by Gimblett and Lee.
Close of
Robertson Scores 100
Tangho was lost to the Japanese description. Seventeen buildings in on May 12, when a mixed force of the Court of States present historical 2,000 enemy infantry and mounted Reuter, werely scores as cabled by
men atormed the town after a and industrial exhibits of the states
a quick of the Union. And in the foreign rus
thrust from Sinyel. Determined to At Cambridge, Middlesex_scored re-take the strategic city, Chinese 308 against the University, J. Robert- area, 23 pavilions will house claborate progress, apart from the national dia-out Friday evening and Saturday portrayals
forces were rushed to engage the son, who Anished fourth in of national culture and
enemy force in fierce battle. through plays in the Halls of Nations.
Progress Of Man
Morning..
The
of animunition beltind,
the non, scoring his first century of the County's batting averages last sea-
season with a knock of 106.
dislodging finally
the
Derbyshire v. Surrey Japanera
forces, breaking
At Chesterfield, Derbyshire met Chinese cordon through
On the Surrey and were dismissed for 200; morning of May 13, lost large num Gregory taking five for. 40. Surrey bers of their men and left quantities scored 149 for the loss of three
ho, Chinese forces are hot on the
wickets when stumps were drawn. Following
Goddard's Deadly Bowling the recapture of Tang-
were At Bristol, Worcestershire heels of the Japanese on their re-dismissed by their hosts. Gloucester- treat to Hslatun, a small town south-sure, for 149 runs, Tom Goddard west of Tangho.
being in deadly form with the ball to take nine wickets for 55. Glou cestershire did not fare much better ond were all out for 105, Howorth and Martin taking six for 45 four for 44, respectively.
The exposition's focal exhibits ore of primary importance because they furnish the key to displays and they Identify us Systems Zone spectacles to be found in the zones the Communica- tions and Business centres on the exhibit in the Com- munications Building, which portrays in dramatic manner the progress of Man from sign inngunge to television. Normalcy has returned to Tongho, Much of the Fair is devoted to Com-where muy government organs have munity Interests and in this zone the returned. Home Furnishings Building presents A striking sequence
e related to this Important phase of modern life.
Other focal exhibits are found in
Military situation in south Honan, the Food, Medical and Public Health, which took a grave turn following Production and Distribution,
Science
the successive loss of Sinych and and Education, and Transportation Tangho on May 11 and 12, has great- anes, the last named offering a vividly improved with their return on inpression of what rockel-ship travel May 12 and 13. A stalemate lu now to the moon will be like in years reported on the entire front extend
ing from Sinych castward to Tung- pel on the north Hupeh border,
Sinych,
to come.
Stalemate In Honan
and
Warwickshire Fare Badly At Portsmouth, Hampshire enter- tained Warwickshire and dismissed them for 103 runs, Rev. J. W. J. Steele, who finished fourth from the top of Hampshire's bowling averages last season, taking six for 62. Hants had scored 100 for the loss of three wickets when stumps were drawn, Two Somerset Centuries At Manchester, Somerset bailed is clear miles west of Tang- ho,
of Japanese forces, all day against Lancashire to score while
quietness complete
reigns 372 for the loss of six wickets, south of the town.
Gimblett scoring 108 while F. S. Lee, Forty miles southwest of Sinych, who lopped their batting averages Japanese bombers raided Lauhokow inst season, was undefeated for 155. on the rast bank of the Han River in north Hupel, yesterday morning, and caused Httle damage of military
value,Central News,
Leicester v. Sussex
At Leicester, Leicestershire were dismissed for 220 by Sussex, who had lost five wickets for 181 at the close of play.
Compton's 115 for M.C.O.
At Lord's M.C.C. made an excel-
10 Million Volt Flash Among spectacles of unusual in- The Hongkong Stock Exchange
Issued 12.30 p.m. terest open to the public are 10 official summary Saturday, cays:
|000,000 voli flash of man-made light- The market continued Arming a diorama of Manhattan with throughout the morning and closes in all utilities funtioning visibly; a full- an optimistic vein.
sente comparison between old New marvels of modern chemistry; the
or York and the present metropolis; the drilling
and refining of oll: an electricity operated farm: fashion
valued a
Changchow Raid shows; gems $5,000,000; food in numerous drama- FOOCHOW, May 15.-Heavy civil- lent start in their match against the ulsations; the manufacture of motor
for lun property losses were caused by West Indies and baited the whole car tires and their tesling under the eight Japanese planes on Saturday day, scoring 435 for the loss of seven most extreme conditions; simulated when they severely raided Chang- wickets. Denis blind dying in transport pinnes; a 17- chow, In South Fukien, More than lond Test minute trip through scaled pono- 50 bombs were dropped in the city, ramas of the country-side and towns devastating a wide area.
At Nottingham, Nottinghamshire of to-morrow.
Halteng Chilimei, Tungan and secured a big lend on Glamorgan, These are only a few, selected at Sungyu, on the const east of Chang-scoring 480 for seven at the close of random, of the scores of major attrac- chow, were also rulded. Central play, Gunn contributed 119. tions without admission charge. In News. fact, outside of the Amusement Zone, only six buildings among more than 100, will present displays with mo dest entrance fees. They are: Rall
Buyers Hongkong Bank $1,345 Canton Insurance $230 Union Insurance $435 H.K. Fire Insurance $100 ILK. & K. Wharves $104 HK, Docks
$17 Providents $434 H. & S. Hotels H.K. Lands $31.10 Humphreys $7
$54
H.K. Realties $4.40 H.K. Tramways $16.00 Star Ferries $65 China-Light-(Old) - $8.40-
Electrics $55 H.K Macao Electrics $16.00
(New) $7 Can
Tale $1
Cements $12.00 H.K. Ropes $3.05
Dairy Farms Ex Rts. $211% Dairy Fanns Rights $15.05 Entertainments $0.55
H.K. Govt. 4% Loan 34% prem. H.K. Govt. 3% Loan par Watsons $7.00
Wing On (HK.) $41 ex div..
Sellers
Hongkong Bank $1,360 Canton Insurance $240 H.K. Docks $17%
H. & S. Hotels $5.65
HK. Tramways $16.70 China Lights (New) $5.00 H.K. Electrics $5014 Macao Electrics $17 Watsons $7.05
Sales
Hongkong Bank $1,355 Union Insurance $437/440 HK. & K. Wharves $105 Providents $4%
ii.
& S. Holela $57.80 H.K. Tramways $10.00 H.K. Electrics $50%
Telephones (Old) $24
Antamoka Ps. .30 Aloits Ps.
.31
Benguet Consolidated Pa. 11.60 Coco Grove Pr. 37
Paracnle Gumnus Ps. .16%
San Mauricio Ps. 1.00 United Paracale Ps. 59
OPIUM TRAFFICKERS Two Men Fined for Keeping Divans in Kowloon
Fines totaling $475, or 12 months' hard labour were ordered Tsong Wal- Jan, 20, by Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Magistracy on Saturday for possession of opium, keeping on oplum divan, possession of 233 herain pills, keeping a heroin divan and possession of six heroin pipes.
Swatow Bombed SWATOW-May-15.-More civilian casualties Wor caused by three
Shanghai Straits Haiphong
Canada, U.S.A., Japan and Shang- hal (Vancouver B. C. date, 201 April).
Fer
Haiphong, Pakhoi and Fort Bayard Kiangsu Manila Manila
Australia and Montla Manila
Due.
Imperial Airways Plane
May 15.
Bhutan
.May 10.
Cremer
May 13.
Granville
May 16,
Menestheus
.May 10.
Achilles
May 17.
Canton
.May 17.
Emp, of Asia
.May 17.
May 17.
Pres. Pierco Scharnhorst
May 17.
.May 17.
Atuta Maru Dardanua
.May 18,
.May 18.
For
Dats and Time.
Monday
Air Mail for "Imperial Direct Bervice" dão 22nd May,
Airways Imperial Airways Plane
London,
neg.
May 15, 5 p.m.
Ord.
May 15, 5.30 D..
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Tuesday
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Пед.
May 15, 5 p.m.
Ord.
May 15, 5.30 p.m.
G.P.O,
Reg.
May 15, 4 p.m.
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Batavia and Sourabaya
Tilbudak..Tues., May 10, 10.30 a.m. Fort Bayard, Pakhof and Haiphong Kaying ..Tues., May 16, 2 p.m. Parcels only for Straits, Penang, Menestheus,
Tues., May 10, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Marsellies and London-due London. 22nd
G. P. O, and K. P. O. June,
·Parcels, ......May 18,.5 p.m
Swatow Haiphong
Swatow
Amoy... Slangbal
Dairen Manila
Wednesday
Esong Hallow
Kwalsang..Wed., May 17. 12.30 p.m. ....Wed., May 17, 2 p.m. Wed., Moy 17, 2.30 pm. Wed., May 17, 3.30 p.m Scharnhorst Wed., May 17, 4.30 p.m
Tsinan
Thursday
Talthyblus Thurs., May 18, 0.30a.m. Emp. of Asla
Thurs., May 18, 3.30 p.m. Atuta Moru Thurs., May 18, 4.30 p.m.
K.P.O.
Japan Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, USA., Pres. Pierce ....Thurs., May 18.
Central and South America vin San Francisco and (Papers only. for Canada)-due San Francisco. 8th June and Europe (except Great Britain and Eire) Siberia.
May 18, 4 pm. ..May 18, 5 p.m.
Parcels, Reg., Ord..
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.....May 18, 4 p.m. May 19, 5 p.m.
Air Mail for "Imperial Airways Imperial Airway May 18, 7 pm.
Direct 25th May.
Service"dus
London,
Airways
Thurs., May 18.
K.P.O.
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Ord.
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Reg.
May 18, 5 p.m.
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Thurs., May 18.
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Air Mail for Malaya, Java and Aus- Imperial Airways Plane'
tralia by "Imperial Direct Service"-duċ Sydney, 20th
Alay. nis Compton, the Eng- Not Big Lead
scored 115.
Yorkshire Given Shock
At Leeds, Yorkshire, County Cham- plons, fared badly.against Kent and were dismissed for 169 in their first. Venture at the wicket. Kent were
Yorkshire batled a second time, scoring 80 for the loss of one wicket when stumps were drawn.
OBITUARY
May 18, 5 p.m. .May 18, 7 p.m.
Messrs. William Yinson Lee, and Li Chor-chi, Mrs. Y. K. Chow and Mrs. C. LChow...Ho-is-survived-by-his- widow.
ways on Parade and the large rail- į Japanese planes in a raid yesterday dismissed. for 110, however, and Well-Known' American Yinson Lee, Li Chor-chi, Mr. and Mrs.
way model; To-morrow Town: Con-morning when they dropped a num- temporary Art, Masterpieces of Art: ber of bombs over the busy sections Horius, Inc., Gardens, and Democra city in the Perisphere, the theme exhibit of the entire Exposition.
of the cny.--Central News.
OCCUPATION OF AMOY SETTLEMENT
(Continued from Page 1.)
real attitude of the Powers
Two Wocks To See Statistics reveal that the visitor wishing to take in every show at the exposition to which admission is charged, which includes the entire Amusement Zone, would spend ap- the proximately $15. To make such an regarding the Far East, and it was inclusive tour of the Fuir, however, would require at least two weeks of intensive sight-seeing, which can hardly be considered expensive.
DANZIG NAZIS MAY ACT (Continued from Page 1.)
opinion, it is an indication of weak- ness, or a guilty, conscience.
"Despotic Acts" "Germany is not in a position to prevent expulsions, but she is deter- mined not to tolerate such despotic acts, and to retaliate in every case." -Trans-Ocean.
•
meant to be a preliminary step to- ward the seizure of the International Settlement in Shanghai and other areas of similar status.
Recalling that Japan had repeated- ly violated the Interests of third
if these Powers did not want to see their interests expelled from the Far Earl, the only course open to them was to adopt sanctions and retalia- tory measures against the aggressor. -Central News.
Weight-Lifting
TWO NEW HONGKONG RECORDS
who
Admiral Dies
Wreaths were sent by Mr. and Mrs. Y. K. Chow, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Chow, Ariine Leo, William Hanchu Lee, Hon. Sir Shop-son Chow, I. L. Chow, Mr. and Washington, May 13.
Hoa Khan Tung chịu. Au Brok-san Admiral Mark Lambert Bristol, Chan, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ching. Mr. Au Ying-mo, Chan B. Hart, Mrs. Violet United States Navy, died here to-day, and Mrs. 3, A, Tang Chue. Dr. and Mrs. -Reuter.
C. W. Chockson, Mr. Cheung Wing-kue. Chun Wing-keu, Mark Lambert Bristol, the Ameri-Chan, Chan
B. Chan Mrs., Doris Chiu-hot, Chan Hee-chi can admiral and diplomat, was born Cheung Chi-tak, Cheung Chile-hee, Cheung in April 1860,
Kwok-ming, Mr. at Glassboro, New
Chau Wu-shi, Chan few Kwan-yuen, Chen Jersey. He attended the American Tungchang. Chan Fook-man, Chau Yuk Tip-wan, Cheung Naval Academy and entered the Ms. Fung Yuk-chen, G. Forder, M navy in 1889. In his carly days as chin, Irene Ho. Mrs. Ha Sat-Tal, Mrs. He
Nora Flint, Mr. and Mrs, Lambert Cook-. an officer in the battleship Texas he Sal-wah, Mra, Ho Leung. Mr. Ta ki, took part in the battle of Santiago to Kwai-kam, Ho Trung woon. In which the Spanish fleet was de-yang-B, If. K. Khoo, Kwok Sju-lam, Kan Keng po, Mrs. Lesste Ko, Kwan stroyed off Cuba by the Americans. Yu-wa, Dr. and Mrs. Li Bhu-fan. Dr. and
He was in Chine from 1911 to 1913, Nr. 4 Shu-pul, Mr. Li Tro-feng, Hon. Leung Chi-shing, aged 19, and first as captain of the monitor Mon-Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Lo. Les Hum-WAL Fung Shu-shit, aged 20, have terey and later
Mr. and Mrs. Lau In-chaung and family. Powers in China, Dr. Wang said that established new weight-lifting re-cruiser Albany in command of the Lai Kwok-pul, Lai Tak-kan. Lau Bul-
kwong. Leung Tin-syn. cords in their respective classes and
La Hak-kan. Later he played an important part tung. Li Pul-wing, Lo Trung-yuen Lal Miss Len Wan Lam Man-kit. Lam Max- have been awarded accordingly within the development of gunnery and Hung, La Zen-ki, Leung Tinsun, Lo Bink, Certiflestes of Merit.
torpedo practice and finally of avin-Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Mow. Fung. Dr. and Loung Chl-shing,
weighs on in the American Navy, devoling Mr. Mistowski. Mr. and Mrs. James Bains 13014 lbs, performed a "two hands the period from 1913 to 1010 to the rod Sue, F. K. Mak, Mok Yuk-wah, Mis
Fook. No Kwak hong elean and Jerk with 210 lbs, and expansion of the
Mr. and Mrs. Na Pak-chau, Ng Chih- holds that record for the 10 stone In 1917 heinan Air Force
the North Ng Cheung-kan, Ne Pul-wah, Mr. einss. Fung Shu-shit, who is a Carolina and convoyed troops to Body NE Quinn, B. 8. Pan. Boong Bheung-hee, Mr. R. Bucz, Bin recognised all ad athlete and Europe. Then in July, 1918, he was shing-kat, Boeng Ka-hee, Brand weight-lifting chaplon, performed given the command of the battleship ayakkoon Tong Hung-hol, Mi another sensational lift when he Oklahoma in the American North Wong Pa-koung, Dr. and Mrs. T. P. Wu, TO Lal-kal, Dr. and Mr Arthur Woo, Яuccessfully negotiated the "two Sea squadron bodyweight of only 118 lbs.
naval base at Ply- Mrs. Mark C. H. Wang,
Mrs. P. Yed and family, Yung Family, mouth, England.
Yeung Shuk-ping, Young Shau, Yam 10- The British Amateur Weight-lifting
He serve
served on the Armistice Com-yung. Vip Fat. Association, champion, Bocy Chee- mialon in Beiglum and also on the Kowloon-Canton Raliway: Tak Lee Com choon, of Singapore, performed a 150 heard of Inquiry Into the Greek pany: Staff of Oversea Chiness Banking Hongkong Chinese Women's Club; lbs. lift with a bodyweight of 112 lbs. occupation of Smyrna.
Corporation; Sang Loong Company; Poo (8 stone class).
made Kes. These two Hongkong exponents of In January 1919 he was commander of the American the sport, .whose records compare CRUTCH
naval
SAPPER J. STANSFIELD very favourably with many cham forces in Turkish walers a position he retained after he had been ap- plon of Hongkong schools, will come pointed in August 1910, to be United 22nd Fortress Company. Royal En- Sapper Irving Stansfeld of the pete in the competition to be held in States High Commissioner in Tur-gineers, died at the Milllary, Hospital September or October under the
Youths Arrested FOOCHOW, May 15-More than 100 Chinese youths in Kulangsu, ar- rested by the Japanese following their landing there last week, are reported to have been escorted to Amoy Their falo is unknown.
Panie now reigns in the island with
Visit To Moscow. WARSAW, May 14-The Polish Japanese sentries posted at vantage deputy Forelin Minister,
M. points. The Kulangsu Municipal Selcistevski, will visit Moscow in the Council is said to be experiencing near future to carry out trade negolia- diflculties in carrying out its police tions.
duties.
Most of the shops, including those owned by foreigners, have suspended business.-Central News,
It is believed that his mission will be to arrange for the export of Polish to import Soviet raw Iron and steel products to Russia, and
materials. Trans-Ocean.
Swedish Precautions STOCKHOLM, May 14-Defence measures approved by Parliament last night Include increased naval service from 200 to 340 days, 30 days special service by all army conscripts, the formation of anti-aircraft detach- ments at various centres, and the general strengthening of the endres- Sub-Inspector Byron sald Tsang Heuter Special.
:
was arrested following a raid on u house in Shamshulpo on May 5.
Wong Chi, 22, was fined $75, or two months and six weeks hard labour; by Mr. Macfadyen on charges of possession of and keeping a divan in Yu Chau Street. He was arrested on May 12 after a police rald.
S. I. Byron cald the whole foor was used as a divan and there, were 10 smokers on the premises.
MADRID, May. 13-It has been oficially announced that the Spanish
C. In C. For Amoy The Commander-in-Chief of the China Station,, Admiral, Sir Percy Noble, left Hongkong for Amoy and Shanghai at 10 o'clock this morning in his flagship H.M.S. Kent.
Tribal Chieftain Offers Services
14...... The
MOMBASA MAY Mukama of Bunyorokitara
harids snatch with 100 lbs. with a of the Amerison put in charge/Ming Wan Wei-fang, Wen Kal. Mr. and
.
auspices of the Mauricio College of key. In his diplomalle post he suc Physical Education for the title of cecded in obtaining great Influence on Friday, after suffering for two "Hongkong's strongest youth."
months from blood poisoning. He with the Turkish Government at was 25 years of age and arrived in the Colony a year and a half ago. In 1927 he succeeded Admiral C. He is survived by his parents, who
At the rate they are progressing at Angora. the moment, there is no reason why they should not represent China at S. Williams in Command of the are in England. the 1840 world Olympiad to be staged United States Asiatic Fleet. at Helsingfors,
Cheung Yum, the 1938 prize- winner, has graduated and is No. 0 on the list. Accordingly he bas been made a member of the College, a special distinction for graduates.
MR. DUNCAN LEE Death of Member of Nolable Australian Chinese Family
The funeral took place at the Colonial Cemetery on Saturday, Rov. S. Hinchcliffe officiating.
Tull military honours
tanfold
were accorded Besides the chief mourner, Mr. L. Haebun, who represented the mother, those presení Included Col. H. Genet The funeral of the late Mr. Duncan, tatthews (A), ING, OWRY (3.1..). (IL) Capt. C. V. Sesgrim, (I), Capt. Lee, of the Fanling Mixed Farm, who Lt. Cuthbertson (RA), Mr. 1. Tyns
Victory Parade will be held in Madrid yarokitara is along the south-eastern CIVIL SERVICE TEAMS died at the Kowloon Hospital after (LEO.CANCH, Haeburn find
on May 10-United Press,
(Bun-
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a short illness on Friday, took place Cement from the sinds: Fortress-
Company. on Saturday at the Kowloon City Wreaths were sent by "Muro and Dad." The following have been selected to Christian Cemetery and was attend- Major General A. Graselt and statt represent Civil Service in Leaguegames: ed by relatives and close friends of the OCA, W:04. and Sets, Moss.. Orocery Leadquarters, China. Command: Bendall and WJ Skinner, B. C. Feat his family, with Rev. Lee Kau-on of the floral Enginee
First, team3), and 1.. Agaturo, and W. Colledge,
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officiating. Second leam, N. Bebbington and B. to A. M. J. Wright and E F. A. Margan,
#hare of Inico Albert Nyanza) has] offered his services to the Governor of Uganda for military purposes, and CALCUTTA, May 13-Doctor has expressed to the Governor, on Schacht ridiculed the reports that he behalf of the people of Bunyorokitara, is on trade mission. He said that their readiness to give their services his trip was purely holiday to the Empire for the defence of the United Press.
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The late Mr. Lee was 36 years old, rice, and mod· 10th,