Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
July 7, 1941.
Sunday
June 29
Alr fiziel
Hongkong News of the Week
June 30
Monday
A Page For The Evacuees
The rain was not particularly heavy but an increasing wind swept rain Typhoon Blow, Winds of galo force through Il-fitting windows and doors. In the all of which had to be securely batten- whipped the Colony to-day nearest typhoon threat for some years. ed and stuffed with rags and papers to The centre of the disturbance was at prevent the water neoping through. one perlod 40 miles away and although Many householders found little sleep in It presented a definite menace war the oppressive atmosphere indoors with ranting the posting of the No. 0 signal, doors and windows banging and constant surveys of rooms to see that no dam- 1 veered off in the evening.
age was being done. The Berce wind. accentuated the night noises.
The blow was only a moderate one, although strong winds prevailed must of
the
day. The wind gaugo al, the Observatory recorded a gunt ut 12.10
Ferries Stop Running
pm, of a miles an hour but in 24 houra, At dawn the wind was all whipping ended 9 pm, barely four inches of rain the harbour but it was considered aute for ferries, although only a few trips fell.
In the circumstances it was not sur- had been aande when the services were prising that damage on both sides of uspended and Kowloon realdents found serious themselves marooned not only from the harbour was Bght. 'Mast
was the wrecking of a river vessel, their offices but also from their com either the Tai Lee or Chung On, on the pradores and many a household found rocks off Stonecutters. About deaths are reported un land and from various causes.
six itself without milk, bread ar the morn sea la paper. Island residents, too, dis
covered similar difelles but perhaps pardoned the compradore's boy for not venturing out on his usual rounds,
With the hoisting of the No. 9 signal
on
Review Of The Principal Topics June 29 To July 5
Wednesday
July 3
Thursday
Woman Assessor. A statement
Officers fater told newspaper men who boarded the ship that they had
an been instructed not to say anything.
the appointment of a woman dessor Passengers were equally relicent
From another source it was learned from England for the War Itovenuo
were dressed in Department was made by Government that the pirates at a meeting of the Legislative Council Chinese military uniform and appeared to-day. The statement was made at to be under the control of Japanese officers. Tula bellet is strengthened by the request of the Hon. Mr M. K. Le, the fact that the Japanese naval autho who natted: Will Government innkerilles were able to obtain a very statement on the appointment of a Lady speedy release of the manier, Captain Asschoor from England for the Wor H, E. Holden, and the Russian Guard, Revenue Department, with particular whe had been taken away by the reference to the following: points:
(1) In view of the evacuation, why The allp was about a day from wan It considered necessary to send à Shanghai and was shelterng at Sha- Indy officer out from England to Hund- chenjt from the typhoon on June 28 konit?
when she was boarded by a party of (2) Whether any efforts were made men wearing Chinese military uniform to secure a suitable candidate locally who came alongside in two launches th or from among the evacuees?
pirates and held for ransom.
Saturday
July 5
Old Resident Dies. An aldresl-
On behalf of Government, the Ion the dead of night, taking the captain dent of the Colony. Mrs Ellen King,
will be charged in accordance with the middle of the harbour with all decks about 6.30 and the Kowloon service Machine Gun Cadre. He was
for any followed an hour later, the vessels moted to the rank of Major in 1920, 11 th The Colony.
Additional Fees
the rate of one third of the rate for reives sunrooned maintenance.
Fur surgical operations: (a) Major the Colony generally retired to spend operations-Maximum $1,000 per opera- a distresdug night.
tion, the Minor operations-maximum $100 per uperation. This charge will
be in addition to the charge of medical Attendance.
For normal inaternity cases, charges of $300 and $100 respectively, in lieu of the above charge for medical atten-
clanco.
For Analytical, Bacteriological und Pathological Examinations at rates lafl down In Government Notification No. 791 of June 27, 1941.
July 1
Tuesday
the
wind
fall
was
substantiated the
Examiner Missing
Ahad been heard of him either.
T.
and crew completely_unuwares. Cap-
restore order.
20-12.
Friday
Quips By "Argus"
With Acknowledgments
Following, the new Durma border on the map might be a good test of sobriety.
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It was a dry typhoon. For some it. took about eighteen gliniets to sco It through.
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Rusalons establish themselves in new lines. So it's all right-so long as they don't run out of new lies,
A coffin-carrier has been convicted nt stealing fald caps from the teelli of corpsen. Every Job has Ita perqs.
There'll be peuce as soon as every- one realiser that you can't be the ralt of the earth without melting a
bit.
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Even the typhoons enter to the spirit at the official mystery. You can't tell whether they're going or coming.
The price of milk has gone up. "awing to increased cost of predic tort." But thought the cow did the proteing?
An Australian explorer is tue In the Colony. I understand he's coming to find out how Hongkong children get that way,
The law now forbids you to intro- uce Into ment any water or other Auld. So uw are you going to make turned beef)
A New Territories now has given bir piglets. She doen't secin to know that, according to the War Tax allowances the best people have only two children,
An "enormbus" earthquake an been recorded, but has, not been traced. Maybe I was only Air Matsuoka's headache.
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Late on Saturday evening Zow broadcast Harry Harikk and hin orchestra. Someone must have been
inking of night starvation.
Everybody warned to
w
at drifting and stranded mines. you see one, don't throw stones at It: it might only hoa taipan relaxing.
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The trouble about Hongkong public apinion is that everything is seen through a class--lightly, or darkly according to what's in the glass.
You can always bet that the sword -swallower-will-play-his-role to the
Jilit,
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Mr R. R. Todd, Financial Secretary, re tan Holden and the Guard were taken died at the age of 56 years at Kow- plied: "The staff requirements of the away, but nobody was jured and loon Hospital to-day as the result of War Taxation Department originally nothing was stoten. They were held a stroke. She was the widow of the includert six assessor's posts, for the for about two days before being re- holders of which chartered accountants leased, the rescue baving been affected or persons with equivalent qualifications by the Japanese naval unita. The typhoon was pecullar in that
July 2
were needed: this number was subse How the Chilet Ofleer, Mr A.. I.. Joner, succeeded in welgting anchor Hospital Charges. It is notified in after heading straight for the Colony it
quently increased to seven. Birthday Honour. Two Bengkong Endeavours were made throughout and getting away still remains to ba "Government Gazette" that the scule remained stationary about 60 miles off. of charges for Government hospitals, resulting in strong north-easterly winds at 8.27 trams returned to their depots military officers appeared in the King's last year by the Crown Agents for the told.
Honours List, Gazetted in Colonies to recruit such for these posts other than Tan Yuk Hospital, Lai Chi in the Colony for over a day and a half, although a few buses continued, forced Birthday
A little more light In shed on the London on July 1. Brilliant sunshine during the work to run off their schedules. Kok Hospital, and the Sai Ying Pues
but they were unble to All them all. affair by a cable received from Domel Eventually the name of a woman who in Shanghai to-day. This stotes: Reiter Hospital, for medical treatment end belled the closeness of the typhoon,
For the rest of the day residents,
Brigadier J. T. W. Reeve. D.s.o., possessed the required qualifications the effects of which were forcibly felt
"Left stranded at Shacheng, Pukien, As from July 1 will be:
Kowloon, remained Commander of the Hongkong Infantry was put forward and her appointment the English captoln and White Russian Private patients, daily rates $12 Ist on Sunday night and throughout to certainly those in
day. Although the No. 7 signal was Indoors, waiting patiently for the wind Brigade, Is made a Commander of the was approved by the Governor.
Arst mate of the Jardine freighter clara: $0 20 class: $3 3rd class.
oiled on Sunday morning, the weather to abate. A few ventured out, bare Mont Excellent Order of the British it is unnecessary to expatiate in this were rescued on Jime 30 by Japanese
the rooted. In shorts and shirts which were Empire (C.B.E.), wille_Lieut-Colonel Council upon the supreme importance naval units.
"Proceeding 10 Private patients (Aalatic not on remained bright and sultry until
Hongkong from European difet), duty rate 50 ela 3rd afternoon when there were intermittent drenched inside a minute, to "see what I de L. Patel, former Commander of at the present time of the fullest posal-
showers and strong guals of wind, it was like" but most returned quickly, the Royal Engineers, Hongkong, he ble collection of revenue, and especial- Shanghai, the Britsh freighter run into class.
This, however, did not deler a large discovering that they could see little comer on Officer of the same Order ly of that earmarked for war-purposes: a typhoon on June 28 and put in at
and the desirability that the adininistra. Shacheng to weather the storm." Children under 12 years of age will number of people from going to bathing through the wind driven sheets of rain. (O.B.E., Military Division).
tion of the War. Taxation Ordinance,, Mr L.A. Searle, 'A.S.P, who led the be charged at halt the foregoing rates sheds and benches.
A few private cars ventured out but
Brigadier Reeve was born in 1891, which is a complex and technical Police phrty on board, said he was not in each class.
Indications that the storm was ap- Proprietary medicines and drugs not pronching with every turn of the block taxi-drivers were reluctant to answer and touk a cornmission in the Rifle casure, should be in expert hands is prepared to make a statement unt}[
when, Brigade. In 1940, He was promoted equally apparent.
he had seen the reports, which would It was well-known In the Colony not be in his hands until to-day, contained in the British Pharmacopseln came on Sunday evening when constant calis, particularly around noon
temporary
Mr C. T. Tod. Manager of Jardine's will be charged for if suplied by the and heavy squills churned the harbour theiht of the storm seemed to be Lieutenant in 1912 and served
Captain from December, that Government intended to engage a waters into while foam and drove all reached. Government Medical Department.
The wind gradually abated after timn 1914, 10 March. 1915, when he was number of chartered accountants for shipping department, also boarded the craft still brand to seek the safety of
the made a Captain. From 1917 to 1019 work in the War Taxation Department yessel and assisted, the Polfee in their Naval, Military
Force typhoon shelters. Earlier, all steamers and at 4 pin. more trafle was
Nu loquiries from ruch persons were inquiries. temporary was
Licut.-Colonel,
receive locally, however, and it was Dockworkers In rawt. Factional paltenta and Government pensioners alongside wharves had gone to the reads. The Yaunati ferries resumed he
pro- int considered worth while to adver differences between workmen employ- ed n the Talkoo Dock, which have nnd cleared
prepared above scale.
embarking and dirembarking passengers. Lieut.-Colonel in 1930 and Colonel There was no reason to suppose that been evident for same time, came to a eventuality.
Motorinats and sampans left the direct ou to the wharf as the pontoons Brevet) in August,
1038, the rank any of the evacuates in Australli had head to-day when, shortly after noon. only, month.
following the required qualifications.
clash ccurred immediately outside Private patients charged 1st or 2nd harlar during the evening although had been lifted. By 0 pan. the wind being
the East Gate of the dockyard. Class lily rates for maintenance,
only the op. BAL craft there was no rain and 12
Eye-witnesses estimate that between other than the above, will be subject ferries continued their normal scheduler hat dropped to a faint breeze
revellers on with
Deputising for the Hon. Mr N. 1200 and 300 workmen were involved in In 1916 Brigadler Reeve was an to the following additional charges:
cough trip. Late re- pressive atmosphere remained to indi- experiencing a
That one of the fight, which lasted for about 15 For medical attendance, a charge at vellers and night workers found them cale that the typhoon was still to structor at the Machine Gun Cadre Smith, the Colonial Secretary, M
Training Centre and in 1917 went to Megarry, slated to-day on the island and vicinity.
About midnight, however, the France as a Brigade Majot, From 1916 several War Taxation Examiners, n Air minutes and which at one time looked forced to seek hotel accommodation and
to 1928 he was G.5.0. 3 at the War the Colony at or about the same time Station. Police from Shaukiwan and so serious that the Emergency Unh Mayhew, who should have arrived in
was unioned from Central Police and the terries stopped running.
Office and for the two following years as Air Mathins, had been presumed lost freshened, heavy rain began to
WAS D.AA.G. ITC Was appointed Belgade Commander in Chinn with the been presunied torpedoed. There was
as his ship was long overdue and had Quarry Bay districts also assisted to temporary rank of Brigadier in 1830.
No arrests have been made, according no evidence, however, to show that Mc He served in the Grent War in Mayhew was actually dead, and he may 10 the Police. It Is learned that a number of workmen were injured, but France and Belgium, and was wounded at this moment be a prisoner of war.
none required hospital attention. twice. le was mentioned in des-
Another passenger on the satte ves- The trouble in eald to be due Lo patches twice in 1918, and his decorn- sel as Me Mayhew was a kinior Fire friction among the workers themselves, The three rafts at Repulse Bay tions include the 1914 Star and Clasp Urigate Onleer, who was coming out and dissatisfaction is said to have broke from their mooring during the the British War Medal, and the Victory on Assistant Station Officer. Nothing been present for some thing.
Lawn Bowls. In
bowls a rinks Piraty Mystery. The Jardine ship championship at Civil Service, to-day Aftermath The typhoon height of the storm on Monday night, Medal, Typhoon which threatened the Colony on Mon- Bd were thrown on the beach. R
Lt-Cul Panel was born in 1896 and Fausan, which was reported to have W. Metrose, R. Main, J. Watson, J. coast and led an belag badly damaged. The Line and information front the Middle Bench rafts were not affected entered the Royal Engineers in 1915, ben Shungeni, arrived to-day buy Chalmers beat A. G. Gratton, d. 11. For Radiological Examinations, day entered the
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the from Shanghai, arrived today but de- Gelling, CF. Needhor, A. Brooks- promoted Lieutenant Matsheds generally suffered little le Therapeutie X-lay and adln lera pecording
alls of the voyage are still very oba bank 22-11. diation and Massage and Electrical toynt Observatory to-day, The No. 5
stripped of their ing Major in 1919, Major in 1930, and cure
H. J. Bicknell and G. W. Elphick treatment at rates fald doen in Cov signal, hosted at 13.58 p.m. on Monday, damnge, except for Nos, 22 and following year, Captain in 1918, act-
When the ship arrived in Kowloon bent C. I. Gough and J. Hayward 20- Notineation No. 1375 of was lowered shortly after Dam, to which have been
leaving only the skeleton Licut.-Colonel in 1938. covering, ernment
Bay about 4.30 p.m. Police boarded 18 In the pairs. day. December 20, 1940.
The gale was expected to strike framework. The road lending to the
Ho served in France and Betelum her and remained fnklag statements At Cralengower W. Ramsay and R: For Dental Examinations and Treat-
during the Great War from 1915 to from passengers and ofleers until Morrsion beat A. E. Carey and W. Mair ment at rates fald down in Govern- Tiongkong late on Monday evening and beach was littered with leaves and tree
the 1010, and was in Greek Macedonia, about 10 p.m." ment Notification No. 920 of August 16 passed south-east of Waglan at 8 pm. branches.
A few people ventured on to Winds of gale force again lashed the 1040.
For the services of a "Special" nurse Colony towards midnight and con- bench this morning, to watch the surf Serbin, Bulgaria, European Turkey and iinued to 3 p.m. after which the storm as it crashed on the beach, creating an the Islands of the Aegean Sea to 1915/10. He had been wounded, and at the rate of $14 a day.
died down. During this awe-Inspiring sight.
Broadcast on Evacuation. Declaring was mentioned in despatches in 1918. inor cut prtient with a Government period, a maximum gusi velocity of 70 that he hoped the time would never is war decorations include the Star,
For consultations concerning private gradually Consultant or a Government Medical miles an hour was registered,
Despite
1 severe bulleting, the come to Hongkong when the decision British War Medal, and the Victory
of the British War Cabinet to evacuate Medal. Omeer at a Government Institution the amount of the fee will be a sum not Colony quickly resumed a normal ap-
pearance this morning, except for a British European women who were not
Fletcher, S. W. Lee, 11. Y. Liang, V. V. for essential service, and Lt-Col Panet was in Palestine in
July 4 -exceeding $50,-.
Heeda.-R. M.-dn-Rocha.- H. Nolasen "da" For electrocardiographical examina heavily overcast sky, and-but-for-a-required
strong wind, there was little in show their children, would be justified by 1938, and was again mentioned in des
stark facts, His Excellency the Gov; patches in 1037.
Weather in June, Apart from the Silva, and Licut. Eduardo Proenca. tion-$10.
typhoon at the end of the month, the Messrs Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming For professional care concerning that there had been a typhoon the pre-
a careful and ernor to-night closed
of the evacuation Piracy. Boarded by pirates from Weather for June In the Colony did not were re-elected Auditors, private patients by a Government Con-vious day.
Ferries did not resume their service sympathetic study
Trame Accidents. In the Colony of was two lounches while on the way down differ much from the average, states sultant at a Government Institution a
from Shanghal to Hongkong on Sun- the Royal Observatory. There was Hongkong, including the Island, Kow- fco of not less than $5 per day and not until after 9 am, though buses, trams question. The Governor's
His Excellency emphasised that the day, the British steamer Fausang, rather less sunstilne and more rain, loon and New Territories, during the exceeding $23 per day. This charge and other vehicles were running long broadcast through ZBW.
regarding evacuation was will be in lieu of the charge for medl- before that time. Motor boats were
were deelston demand by people who cal attendance (see paragraph (1).
Limited. had fall was associates with the typhoon, were altogther 98. frame aceldents as Navigation Company
and one of the Russian The average temperature for the the result of which two persons were who died 30 years ago.
month was 81.7 deg. F. or 0.6 above killed and 24 persons were injured. fact that they could do so while the consideration of all the circumstances her captain ferry services were still suspended was and the threat to the Colony that exist-
normal. A maximum températura of Of the persons killed, a Chinese The late Mrs King was at one time Somehow or other, the Chief Omeer, 91,0 occurred on the 28th, and a female, age 15, was knocked down and in charge of the former Wiseman'D a source of exasperation to many. The ed, and still may be said to exist. tuords removed by the pirates.
were fully realized. The retention of Mr A. L. Jones, succeeded in weighing minimum of 73.4 on the 2nd.. Humi- killed by a bus while crossing the ferries were packed with passengers The hardships that would be entailed as soon as the service was resumed.
Junks. Bampahs and steam launches some women, and gradual return of a anchor, and gat safely away, although dily was 24 per cent. There were 141 carriageway, and a Chinese male, age Cafe, and ecunts a large number of Colony, especially claan $3 per diem; third class 50 cts, were to be acen on the harbour very few others, was part of the defence hotly pursued by the pirates for some hours of bright sunshine, which is 24 40, died from injuries received white friends in the
shortly after the typhoon signal had scheme: a number of women were re- per diem.
while, of cloud was averaged at 70. Proprietary medicines or drugs not been hauled down, and by 10 o'clock, quired for ́essential service, which He distance before the chase was given hours below, normal, but. percentage attempting to board a moving tram- among the older members of the community. She appeared to be in Excellency detailed. He drew a word : He then sheltered for a
Rain fell on 20 daya and totalled Οι the persons injured, 13 were normal health until Friday, when the contained in the British Pharmacopecia the harbour presented is usual busy, picture of conditions which, in case of before proceeding to Hongkong.
25.180 inches, against a Juno average pedestrians) where niruck by seizure occurred. She was taken will be charged for it supplied by the appearance.
the worst happening here, could face This report was confirmed by an of 15,231 inches.
vehicles while crossing the enrriage. Government Medical Department.
Fatal Collapse ``
authoritative source to-day, which Private patients, other than Govern The verandals of Nos 346 and 348 the man called up for service, with his
There were twelve thunderstorms on way, three private car passengers and mediately to Kowloon Hospital but ment patients, charged first or second Queen's Road Central, a four-storeyed wife or family in peril.
Governor stated clearly that stated that the Master of the ship.
the storms on the 18th being particular, result of colllions between vehletes, class daily rates for maintenance, will building standing on its own, bordered
since been found and ly heavy, nearly 6 inches being record a lorry passenger was injured when his Mrs King is survived by three be subject to the following additional on one side by Sai Street and on the there could not yet be any filag of Captain R. E. Holden, and the fussian the storms, rainfall associated with a lorry passenger were injured as the died the following day.
by the Japanese naval
vehicle ran into a hillside, a bus 50rs, a brother, Mr F. W. T. Ross, charges:
ather by a inne, collapsed about 9.15 the evacuation order as a whole: but Guard, have
pledged Government's constant watch- rescued
A water spout, which is of fairly passenger and a tricycle rider were who is in England, and two sisters, delivery (a) first class $50 a.m. to-day. The crash of masonry less for the least sign that the order authorities. No further .maximum; (5) second class $25 shook buildings in the vicinity.
rare occurrence, was observed in the injured by falling off their vehicles both of whom are married and re- The collapse began with the veran could be relaxed.
New G.0.C. Appointed. It was all-
Caplain Holden was formerly Chlef harbour on the afternoon of the oth. while in motion, a public car driver sident in Oakland, California, The director of Medical Services has dahs on the top floors, which as they
Maximum wind velocities were of was injured when his car ran off the course nasociated with the typhoon: roadway, and two bus passengers and Her eldest son, Harry is a member. discretionary power to walve the ad- fell brought the verandahs of the Boors nounced by Command Headquarters Oficer of the Hosang
helow ditional charges.
with them. Sonto two hours to-day that for some time past Major-
General A. E. Crasell, C., B.B.O., M.C., The Fausang is n vessel of 2,250 tons, 86 m.ph. in a gust was recorded at the one tram passenger were injured while of the Hongkong Urban Council staff, opposite- noticed The Director of Medical Services earlier, residents
on the bullding, and has been required for an appointment
United Kingdom. and that and was bullt in 1921 by Messrs Dunlop, Royal Observatory, but 120 m.p.h. was alighting from moving buses and a another J. J. King, is a Director of also has discretionary power to walve huge crack
She reached at Kai Tak. These figures are moving tram respectively. Bremner arid Co. Ltd. Glasgow. warned the occupants 1 vacate the the
Mesra Falconer and Co., and the Of the 08 accidents, 40 were coll other son, Billie, is in Canada, any or all of the additional charges on
205 feet long and 43% feet in enally records for June, the previous premises, but the leanuts it la stated re- arrangements have just been completed the recommendation of the Almoner.
maximum
the being 07 at
Royal slons between vehicles, 20 were colli- fused to do so until the collapse occur for his relief by Major-General C. M. breadth.
ziona between vehicles and pedestrians Observatory. Maltby, M.c.
Fire Brigado Chief.--Mr C. Filz- red,
Lan Dowis. In a rinks to wis, The Rev. E. L. Nash. Many people and 20 accidents were due to other Pedestrians had been warned to Major-General Maltby will be nr.
Henry hus been appointed Chief pavement, but riving in Hongkong in the near future, championship match at Kowloon Foot- will remember the Rev. L. L, Nash, causes. charge of $10 walk on the opposite
Major-General Christopher Michael hall Club to-day I P. Phillips, P. A who was for four years Chaplain of the Independence Day. The Fourth of Officer of the Fire Brigade, with will be made for all certificates in ane man was caught by the falling connexion with the fitness or unfitness masonry and killed. His body was re- Maltby was born in 1881, and obtained Peckham, J. E. Henson, A. llyde-Lay Diocesan Boys' School and who return- July, Independence Day, was celebrat effect from January 1.** of patients or others to perform their covered after the Fire Brigade had his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in bent S. A. Gray. E. Curtis, A. W. Smith, ed to Australia to take up the onerous ed privately by Americans In Hongkong
Senior Medical Officer-Dr K. H. in 1910, entering the Indian Army E. C. Fincher 10-10.
dutles of General Secretary of the to-day. There was no celebration at duty, for invaliding certificates, for arrived.
Melbourne C.M.S. He has now been the American Club as in former years, Uttley has been appointed Senlor cerlineates required by insurance com- Queen's Road was blocked, and traffic, December the following year. He was
The match was closely contested, at panies and for post-mortem reports re- Including many buses, was held up for promoted Lieutenant in December 3012,
time quired by the pubile including the a consklerable before being Captain in September 1915, and was the 19th the score being 13-all. On the called up a Milliary Chaplain for but a subscription list will be opened Medical Offeer, with effect from
overreas with the Australian for Americans, the total proceeds of April 1. 1918, being given 30th Hyde-Lay scored t four and service
which will be donated to the British naval and inilitary authorities; (b) Ex- diverted through Bonham Strand East acting. Major in cept where certifientes are issued freo and West. Clearing operations are un- brevet rank at the beginning of 1910, Fincher, could manage only a single forces, states the "Andrian,"
The Acting-Vicar was invited to War Organisation Fund, return to Melbourne to take up the Last year the sum of IK$2,601,27 was Won Ngok-wing Wong Yat-chiu, under the provisions of the Vaccina der way, with Sanitary Department and peting again as Major that year in reply. tlon Ordinance and except in the case. coolles doing the work, but it is learned and in 1920, attaining the substantive At Hongkong Football Club, the work at C.M.5. Headquarters in that raised..
Tong Chung-wai, Stanley Robert, H. C. pass rank in September 1027, Promoted to of Government servants, a charge of that tralle will
of the Colony's American Lam, Leo Wing-hong, Jimmy Halt, $2 will be made for a certificate of through that part of Queen's Road for the brevet rank of Lieutenant-Colonel holders of the rinks championships, Relly that Mr Nash is laying down but vaccination: (c) A charge of 60cts, will a day at least, Coolles of the Public at the beginning of 1934, he renched asn, A. E. Conics, J. S. Landolt, C. after due consideration, declined, fecl business firms closed for the day, and George Hall, Bertram To, Ng Po-man, there is still work here and in the American flag was prominently T. C. Young, T. 5. Young, Chas Down from most of the city's main Fisher, T. C. Loong, T. II. Loong. be made for a certificate of inoculation, Works Department are shoring up the substantive rank in April 1030, and was Rosselet, beat J. Forrest J. Orem, J. ing
Ja port Robert Young. except la the case of Government ser- building. The ground floors are eccu- promoted to be Colonel at the begin- Fender, E. G. Post 20-10.
At Civil Service W. Williamson and Ching that he can usefully perform.
Macao Jockey Club. The adjourned buildings. American ships tobnécanlat and pled by a vants.
money- ning of 1330. Ordination. Mr
Colonel Maltby was appointed In- C. 8. M. Thom bent M. A. Baptista and annual meeting of The Macao Jockey were also rally decorated with bunting Ell Ernest Low, changer's shop, and a firm of drapers.
Wreaths were sent by Florence, Walls Give Way
structor (G.S.O.I.) at the Staff College, G. S. Ladd 30-10 in the pairs, Becretary of the Mandarin. Congrega-
Colony Rainfall. Although the rain. Club was held at the registered office for the occasion.
of the Company to-day.
Death of Popular Girl. The funeral Miranda, Dorothy Lee; Priscilla, Pat, tion of Christ Church, Kowloon Tong. The collapse of a wall bordering the Queita, in June, 1938; but had been
In proposing the adoption of the of Miss Joan Wong eldest daughter of Nanette, Winnie; Suslo Ho; Auntle was ordained a Deacon by the Ri Rev. Trun Wan ferry whort at Taun Wan, G.S.0.2 in Tula from April 1925 to fall for the Colony during the first six R. O. Hall, Bishop of Hongkong, at the New Territories, on Monday almost September 1927, and Deputy Assistant months of this year was above normal, Report and Accounts to December 31. Mr and Mrs Wong Pang-leuk, Who Mabel and Uncle Geargo: Mr and Mrs evening service in St John's Cathedral sank a junk, which was borted along. Adjutant General from July 1930 to no record Ogures were returned. Of 1940, Mr Rt. M. da Rocha, Chairman, died at Tai Wo Hospital on Thursday John Mackenzie: Mr and Mrs M. Thom: to-day. The ordination was under side. The wall foll over the junk, No. February 1934.
the alx months, June's rainfall was the 11e saw service in the Great War highest, and was above normal, as wins nid-that it was decided inst year to at the age of 20 years, took place of Mr and Mrs W. Wong: Mr and Mrs make changes in the internal pffairs the Chinese Christian Cemetery, Pok- Rumjahnt Mr and Mrs Leung Yin- canon known as ordination (speetal 4014D, and injured Chan Fat-kit, 00-
year-old man, Wong Chol, a girl of and was awarded the Billtory Cross, the Tail for January, February, March of the Club, as the result of which fulam, to-day. Rev. Mr Kwan Kan-yau chlu: Mr and Mrs Cheong Wing-lun: Mr and Mrs S. Jex; Mr and Mrs Shum Messrs T. A. Martin and Co. were omcinted. The Rev. A. P. Rose and the Rev, alx, and Chan Fat, a boy of eleven, serving with the Indian Anny; and on and April.
The total rainfall from January 1 to appointed Secretarien.
Miss Wong, a popular member of the Pak-way; Mr and Mrs. F. K. Nat Mr J. C. I. Wong presented Mr Low for They were removed to Kowloon los his promotion to Major-General be
enme a divisional commander, and at June 30 was 60.64 inches, against an Nine Race meetings were held in younger set, excoiled in sports her and Mrs A. F. Kow; Mr and Mrs K, C ordination immediately after the ser- pital.
Another wall, at 20 Fuk Lo Tzuen present is in command of a division in average of 37, but it is no record, the Macan and were well supported. Ifa daga at the Diocesan
Girls' School. Ng Mr and Mrs H, Q. Hunt; Dr and mon, which was preached by the Itev,
tond, Kowloon Cily, collapsed on Southern India. General Mallby da fall for 1949 beint 02.
belleved that, witladditional improve. She had been employed-by Lyson and Mra C. it. Lo: Dr T. P. Wa: Dr Soo Mr Roso.
graduate of the Staff College and also It was thought that the fall recorded ments made during the current year, all for two years.
ng-lok; Mr V. M. Bush: MeRETA Clergy who took part in the service Monday, but nobody was injured
A forge hole was left in the road of the Hoval Air Force Staff College for the Arst six months of the your Racing in Macon would be further Miss Wong is survived by her James Hall, Wong Sing-sam, Gilman the Rt Rev. Mok Shau-fsins.
two brothers, Mesars Wong Tong. Mina Elsta Hoppe, Miss Q, and Y. Staff; in India
expected from the Ting-kal Rosenthall, Rev. Paul Ts'o, Rev. D. M. at the junction of Ngor, Tain Wal and command and on the
the following figuren January, 3.0ti Racing pubtle of Hongkong.
sister, Miss Helen Wong. Richards, Rav. C. Strong, Rev. G. Po Kung Roods collapsed, Traffic was al elsewhere, and his present con- gauge at the Royal Observatory shows also confidently
Kenneth Chan, Dorothy Lee, W. Choy. mand is considered one of the most February, 8.5451 March, 7.52: April,
Accounts were
Androw Among those present at the funeral Teray Kwok. Mattha and Baker, Rev. Tsang Kel-ngok, Rev. forced to proceed at reduced speed.
The Fire Brigade in Kowloon an important in India. John Chung Yam-lanp, Rev. F. Nigel.
Ma'or-General Grasett, who arrived 8.63; May, 5.833 (below normal); June, seconder by Me Philip Leo and adopted were: Mr and Mrs Wong Shlu-chi, Mr. Zimmern. Bertram Lo, Helen Chang Hev, F. Myhill, itev, C. Tiggins, awered a false suminona un Monday.
Junanimously.
and Mrs. A. HI. Roberts, Mrs Cecil T. Charim Fisher, Edith Kula, Lorna Mok. Hov. D. Paton and Deaconess Vincent night, being called to the neighbour In Hongkong in December 1938, at th4.23.10 ins
Following nite the records for the firi The following were elected Stewards Chan, Mirs A.V. Young, Mises Vivienne. Vielenna. 1o. Wong Tongi Staff of the
the A special form of service was held hood of the Alhambra Theatre by the age of 80, was the youngest General
current year--Messrs F.-J. Prizeitts Pat. Nanelle, Winnie, Stiele-Coinmercial Behool, Colonial - Dispen- and Hall, Russid for the occasion. A collection taken nulomalle fire alarin pinced there. Nu Omeer Commanding hitherto appointed six months of the year: January 0.43; for was for missionary work in the Diocese are or collapse won seen, and it is not to the Far East. He succeeded Major February. 7.015 March, 11.705; April, deillon (Chairman), G. A. Harriman 1to: Miss Martha Loo. Miss Esther kary, Lyson
17.165; May 48.84: June 34,375.
Vice-Chairman), J. M. Braga, K. P. Chon, Miss Cathering Chan, Merara Company, of Victoria.
know what caused the alarm to ring. General A. W. Bartholomew.
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