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FUNERAL YESTERDAY
Death of Mrs. (). Boyd ́ After Birth of Twins
The funeral of Mira, O, Boyd, wife of Mr. Jolin McAllister Boyd of the Sanitary Department, took place at the Colonial Cemetery yesterday, Mra, Boyd died at the Kowloon Hos- pital on Tuesday following an opera- tlon and the birth of twins.
Three Lives Lost
Military Planes Crash During Practice.
Bucharest, July 12. Three, military airplanes, engaged
burgen.
July 13, 1939.
BRIBERY ALLEGATION European Sub-Inspector
Gives Evidence:
Further evidence, against Yeung Kuen and Kwan Keung, charged with giving a bribe of $20 to Sub-Inspec- for J. O'Donovan on July 7, was given before Mr. T. J. Houston at the Cen tral Magistracy, yesterday.
Mr. M. W. Lo appeared for both defendants.
Inspector O'Donovan sald that both
Pall bearers were Sanitary Inspec Lars King, Purves, Simpson, Fowler in practice flights, collided on Tues-defendants and another man, Leung and Poole, The Rov, K. Mackenzie-day near Klausengurg, in Sleben: 17ol, were sent for by him on July 6 Dow officiated the service in the Chapel and at Die graveside. Wreaths from the husband, mother, brother and aunties were buried with the
coffin.
Other floral tributes were sent by six. and Mrs. McClelland and John, From All At Home, Mr. and Mrs, Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. T. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. C. Duxon, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gibbons, Dickey Gibbons, Mr. E. P. Bammons, Mr. and Mr. G. Everest and family, Aundle Mable (Bhanghat). Mr. Mason, air, and Ates Meson. Mr. and Mrs. C. Strange, Mr G. N. Davitt Mr. and Mrs. W, Yori and family," her, and Mrs. G. Miles fr and Mrs. . Beddon and family, Your Old Pal Gladys (RobbN-DH-REJ. Mr. and Mrs. B Mr. B. R. Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. L. Eardly and Greta. Mr. and Mrs. E. 11. Budden and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. C. BL- Povil, Mr. Houston, bill and B. Simp
Charles Alston-Holfer,
H. Birang.
Mr.
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All three machines were totally mashed when they crashed to earth The three occupants were killed in stantaneously--Trans-Ocean.
Air Franco Plano
regarding a statement he had talcen from them in regard to a case In' which a man had been charged with demanding money with menaces, Through the Interpreter, he had ex- plained to the two men that there The weekly Air France plane ar-were a number of discrepancies in rived from and departed for Hanol their statements. He told them that yesterday. Sie landed at Kal Tak at they were not telling the truth; und noon and left on the return journey also that the Magistrate would not at 2 p.m. Passengers arriving were: like to hear any evidence which was Mr. Vilman, Mr. B. Hainz, Mr. J. not true.
Fontaine, Mr. Dobbe and four Chi- "I think I created the impression
nese, from Hanoi.-
Passengers leaving were: Mr. w. Goldenberg, Mr. Vilman and four Chinese, for Hanoi,
Delayed By Hoadwinds
that I was doubtful about them telling the truth," continued Inspec- for O'Donovan.
On July 7, at 2.10 p.m. he was leaving No. 7 Police Station by enr when he saw both defendants sland- Buffalo, New York, July 11. Ing at the station gastes. He asked The new Consolidated. Alrcraft's them in Chineso what was the matter, Aying-boal P.D.Y.4 which hopped off and Yeung then put his head into the
to have proceeded to Felixstowe, Impression that the mun intended to England, was forced to land in influence him.
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SMASH DRAMA OF A BIG CITY CLEAN-UP ! CRUSADING DISTRICT ATTORNEY PUTS BROTHER BEHIND BARS!
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son and C. Ciemo, Bir. and Mrs. A. 3. Dennis, Str. II. L. Lockhart, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Waliao, Mr. and Mrs. H. from San Diego yesterday en route) car window, and put two $10 notes in An MCM Pictura it. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs, It. E. Bennett, for Botwood from whence she was his hand. He immediately got tho Eve and George Frost, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dinnen and Alec, Dr. Phys Jones, M. and Mrs: R. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Ó. W. Bowden, Mr. G. Nab. Paddy, M. and Mr. J Smith and family, Mr. and Mira. C. Casey, Mr. W. C. B. Lumpríl), Sgt. T Cashman, Mr. and Mrs. David BioAdam, Mr. J. Fox, Mr. W. Matthawa, Mr. and Mrs. F., Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Benwell, Mr. and Mrs. G. Harris, Mr. and Mr. A. C. Sinton, J. 5. Riddell and MeWalter, Ernest and Nancy W. A Thorhin, Mr. and Mrs. W. Tiitary, Mr. and Mira, J. F., Lacey, Mr. W. T. Knox, Mr. H. I.. Akers, Mr. A. Forster, Mr. and Mrs.
Greenberg, Mr. E. F. Gingi, Cape,
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Patey, Mr. and Mrs. A. George, Hpradbury, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. While taker, Mr. and Mrs. Drewer, Ke, and Mrs. | G. D. Hirst," Mr. and Mrs. E. 8. Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. 11. O. Hirst, Mr. and Mrs. McMaylan, Mr, and Mm, L, O. Stephens, Mr. sild Mr. F. A. Jenning and Brenda. Mr. A. B. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. East- man, Mr. Bob Mii, Kiny Cooper, Mm, A. R. Coppin, Me. F. W. Frazer, Mr. and Max. E. Greend, Ann Haynie, Douglas, Mr. Ho Wal-lam, Mr. A. K. Saunders, Mes, and Belly halott, Mr. and Mrs. Dirhams, Chinese start C.D.O, 2. A. Windsor and Co. Members of the Kowloon F.C., Royal Naval Dockyard Police, Kowloon Golf Club, European YMCA., Chiness Sanitary Inspectors, Shumaltulpo Omed. European Ste Kowloon Disinfecting Station, Inter preters and Chinese Clerical staff Kow- Inon Dianfeeling Station, Kowloon City Sanitary Office Stan, Senior Sanitary In- spectar C.5.0.
The principal mourners wera-Mr. J. M. Boyd, Mrs. K. McCormack MC McCormack, and Mr. and Mrs. John Mar-
shati.
Others who attended included-Mr. and
Men, M. L, Lockhart, Mr. T. Cashman, Mr. C. Strange, Mr. Bowden, Mr, T. King.. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. J, Simpson. Mra, E Greenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Maraton, Mrs. K. Cooper, Mirs T, Mason, Miss H. ffarTIN. Mr. Ward, Mr. T. Porrigt, and Mr. FTOM. EDUARDO J. FERREIRA Youthful Member of Portuguese Community Laid To Rest
Eduardo Jose Ferreira, 19 year old son of Mr. A. F. Ferreira, was burled yesterday at the Catholic Cemetery, following a long illness which ended in death on Tuesday. The Rev. Fr. Ross! officiated at the graveside. A bouquet from Father and Mother and a wreath from the grandparents were burled with the coffin.
The chief mourners were the father, mother; brothers and sisters. Others, present included Messra. W. Hicks, H. Hicks, A. Ribeiro, H. Soares, S. Souza, D. Silva, J. Alves,
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Buffalo Harbour after having fought Both men were then taken into the head winds for 19 hours.
charge room where he told them they Her fuel supply was' exhausted.—would be detained for inquiries. United Press.
The new flying-boat is to be livered to the Royal Air Force.
After being cautioned, Yeung sald: de-"I only give you the money to drink
tea."
Heracles Long Service
London, July 12. plone built in 1931, has just been The Heracles, the Imperial Airways
drafted for her eighth succpsalve year of service. She has been in the nir for a total of 13,000 hours- Reuter Bullein.
AIR SERVICES
Arrivals and Departures Of Planes
Outward
For London, Australla and British countries: Imperial Airways 7.a.m. July 14: Imperial Airways, 7 a.m. July 17.
For Chungking, Sian, etc. Eurasia and C.N.A.C., service indefinite,
For U.S.A., via Manlia and Guam; Pan-American Honolulu Clipper 8.30 a.m. July 15.
Kwan sakd: "This man (pointing to Yeung) is my son-in-law. He was
for the action. I offered the $20 to assaulted by Chung Hing who was farrested by you. I am thanking you you to drink tea."
After Yeung had commenced bis evidence, hearing was adjourned until July 17 at 2.30 p.m.
Stock Exchange Weakens
LONDON, July 12-Early firmness on the Stock Exchange was not main- tained owing to lack of support, while small Continental offerings in oils and Kaffers gave the market a rather easter appearance at the close.
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Industrials, however, continued to be steady, while among commodities, sugar fell on bull liquidations, based For France, via Hanol: Ale France on fears of aetion to relieve the
shortage.. 2 p.m. July 19,
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Wall Street was slightly higher.TO - MORROW From London and British coun-Reuter Special, tries: Imperial Airways 5 p.m. July
13: Imperial Airways 5 pm: July 16. ROME, July 12.--Pops Plus XII From US.A.. vla Guam and will leave the Vatican in the course Manila: Pan-American July 14. of the next few days for his summer. From Chungking, Yunnan, Kwei-reakdence of Castel Gandolfo-Trans lin: C.N.A.C. and Eurasia service in- Ocean, definite.
From France, via Hanol: Air France 1 p.m. July 19.
SESSIONS CALENDAR Police Sub-Inspector To Face Trial
the
The following are the cases to be tried at this month's Criminal Ses-
ions.
which commence at F. Silva, C. Silva, J. Pereira, Supreme Court on Monday next: Sequeira, H. A. dn B. Botelho, H.
Shiu-ld, Police interpreter, Britto, C. Silva-Netto, G. White, M. charged with extortion und demand- Marques, E. Cunha.J. Plana,Ding money with menaces; Souza, F. Barros, A. Gonsalves and many others.
Un
Police Sub-Inspector Joseph Her-
Wreaths were sent by-Brothers and bert Edward Edwards, charged with and Mrs. C. Bilva- Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almoda will appear Sisters Mrs, C. Mattos and family, Kr demanding money with menaces. White, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grose, Mr. for Un and, Mr. H. G. Sheldon, K.C., and Mrs. Perey Larken and family, Mr. and I, da Silva, Mr. and Mrs. for Edwards.
E. J. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Maher George Tong, allas Tong Fat, allas and family, Mr. and Mira, 11. M. Xavier | "La Cha" Tong, charged with rob- and family. Local Stat, 11.E. Co., European
glaf, ILE Co., Portuguese Co., II.K.V.D.c. very:
Mr. A. Poole, Jack and Jerry Colman. Cheng Siu-chi and Chu Sing. Senny, Tiddy and family, Kwong Bing charged with possession of dangerous Co. 3. Hallitan, Chinesa staff, 11.E. Co. drugs; Showroom, Aunile Rosie and Uncle Pat.
Augusta, dars and Nina. Heggle, Mrs. U. Wong Shum, charged with possCE- Bernedo. Auntie Hipollia and Unels Pat, sion of dangerous drugs: Mr. J. H. Hoza, Auntie Brlina, Uncle Joe Friend, Mario, Delia, Roberts, Emmanusi and Carlos. Fred N. Cunia.
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Ronald David Pratt Buried At Colonial Cemetary
The funeral of Ronald David Pratt, sun of Sergeant and Mrs. Pratt of the Seaforth Highlanders, also took place yesterday at the Colonial Ceme- tery. Rev. Sandbach, Methodist Chaplain, offelated.
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The young child, who was nine months of age, passed away at the Queen Mary Hospital on Tuesday at 1 am.
The chief mourners were the parents. Pall bearers were Sgt Mof- fat, Sgt. Webster, Cpl. Hamilton and L/Cpl. Meek. Others present in- eluded P. S. M. McKay, Sgt. Mayne, Mrs. Dickson, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Ackroyd, Mrs. Cottee, Mrs. Hamliton, Mrs, Jehu and Mrs. Coleman.
Wreaths were sent by Mum and Dad, Aunt Tassle and family. Uncles Wille, Georgi, Arthur and families, Grandad, Sgt. M. Rodgers, Sgt. and Mrs. Sutherland, Capt. and Mra. D. K. Macrae, Ronnie Grant, Married families of the Seaforths, Sgts.' Moss, Seaforths, All Ranks, Scaforths."
A.R.P. EXAMINATIONS
Successful Candidates In U.S.R.C. Class
The Air Raid Precautions Officer announces the result of the U.S.R.C. chap as follows:
Kow-
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Tam Kwok-chi, allas Tom Sal-hoi, · charged with robbery;
Lau Man-chu, charged with assault with intent to rob and with possession of arms and ammunition;
Lee Chan, charged with attempted murder;
Wong Chan, charged with posses- sion of dangerous drugs;
Wong Tung and Lee Yee-kam, charged with possession of dangerous drugs;
Chan Yuet, charged with armed robbery and wounding;
Wong Hung. Lo Choi, Yip Sze, Na! Ting, Yau Song and Tang Sang, t charged with breach of the Deporta-1 tion Ordinance.:)!
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