Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 25, 1941.
Library, Supreme
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Sunday
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Hongkong News of the Week
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the books'en August 7. A Bue of $600 or two months' imprisonment was im- Pored.
The books in question were Inil's
"School Algebra" and Hall and Knight's "Elementary Trigonometry."
Portuguesa Resident Dies After Long Tine, Mr Ernest Edgar Osmund, a well-known member of the Portuguese community posted away at his home, No. 1 Liberty Avenue, Ifomantin, ntter Tung Tsuen-sang, of the Defendant
firm, statçıl that he was new to the a long lines, at the age: 67.
The late Mr Onun was, member Colony, tiavut come here only two of the staff of Aesars Jardine, Mathe-ths ago from Shanghai, and did not son's Insurance Department for 33 know of the regulations. nor had he 'heurd of similar prosecutions against
years and from which he retired.
He leaves behind three brothers, other firms. He had taken over the bustness from another man and had Messrs A. F., C. I., and G. V. Osmund bought over the entire stock which in- and four sisters, Mrs A. Pereira, Mrs L. F. Lopes (Shanghai), Mrs J. Bernur- chied these benks. de and Mrs C. M. Alves. He was the uncle of Mr A. J. Osmund, the pro- minent local billiards player.
Many people attended the funeral which was held at the Catholic Ceme tery. Happy Valley, to-day. The chief mourners were the brothers and rela-
Lives,
The Rev. Fr A. Gronell, assisted by the Rev. Fr J. M. Spadn, 'ofeinted at the service in the Chapel and by the graveride.
Those present Included Mr F. C. Hall,
Mr Evans said that the matter came to light as the result of an advertise-
as a result of
Review Of The Principal Topics Aug 17 To Aug 23
Wednesday
August 20
Evacuees
August 21
Thursday
Force, and Nonconformi denomina. tions participated in the service. A. I. I.
Shot. Architect Found
The last entlironement of a Bishop -Captain C. C. A. Hobbs, Architect in Singapore took place in 1027 when seconded to the Hongkong Air Raid the Rt Rev. B. C. Roberts was in-. Precautions Department, was found stalled. He retired in 1940. The dend with a bullet wound in his head enthronement of the Rt Rev. J. L and a revolver clutched in his right Wilson begins a third chapter in the hand, at his home at 2, Therpe life of the Diocese,
Manor, May Rond, at 3 p.m. to-day.
The body wan discovered by Mrs The enthronement ceremony was Hobbs, who heard a shot fired and performed by the Archdeacon of ushed into the bedroom to find her Singapore, the Very Rev. Graham
White. husband lying dead on the bed.
tral.
The Blahop made un impressive
Hongkong Estater. Local estate vahel mcluding a Ave, The 10th saw thein Public Works Department of the sinf, was the recession of Cross-
Saturday
August 23
Band Concert. A sum exceeding the British
Quips By "Argus" With Acknowledgments
In Shanghal you can buy nighties. pyjamas, silpa, étc., all embodying the letter V. All very virginal.
ment in the papers and he sent a boy
Mr F. W. Shaftain, Deputy Direc tor of the Criminal Intelligence De- figure in his cope and mitre and to buy three books which turned out to be photostatle copies. A search war-
partment, Immediately went to the carrying his pastoral staff as he rant was taken out,
house, accompanied by Mr E. C. moved in procession around the Luscombe, Assistant Superintendent church, accompanied by a Crosa- $8,000 was raised for which several other copies of these books were found. There
of Police, and Inspector F. T. J. bearer, servers, two chaplains and Prisoners of War Fund by the Mansed were also
Portallion. Divisional Inspector. Cen- the ecclesiastical Registrar, Mr Jus Bands Concert held at the Hongkong several photostatic copies of books
tice Worley in wig and black robes, Cricket Club ground to-night. The mablished by other firms and these
to the West Door, closed soon after Bands which took part were those of were prominently displayed in the
Earlier in the day, Captain Hobbs the choir of the churches and the The 2nd Bn. The Royal Scots (by show cases ile Me Evans? was con-
hat testified before the Commission Services chaplain and the local and kind permission of Lt-Col, D. J. Mc- Late Capt. Campbell, The funeral of
rerned only with Messrz Mazzolinn's
clergy Bowls Championship. In the lawn appointed by the Governor to inquire diocesan
had taken their Dougall and Oncera) and The 1st. Captalu Alexander Charles Campbell,
publleations. Intely Master of the steamer Sal On, Mi G. II. Piercy. Mr A. J. Huraley, Mr
Bo. The Middlesex Regiment (by After Defendant had repeated his bowls pairs championship to-day into certain aspects of the work of pluccs.
U. M. Omor beat W. the architectural branch of the Air
kind permission of Lt-Col. H. W. M.. who died at Queen Mary Hospital on At. A. do Sliva, Mr M. M. Silva, Mr A. explanation of ignorance of the regula A, M. and
Behind the closed door, waiting for Stewart und Omeers). Friday at the age of 60 years, took place viefal, Bir E. J. Figueiredo, Mr E. L. ons, Mr Sheldon said to him "I am Williamson and C. S. M. Thom 20-19 Raid Precautions Department.
the humble" "request of the new at the Colonial Cemetery, the Rev. Harros, ir J. Silva, Mr A. Batro Mr afraid I do not believe your story," and at Police Recreation Club.
Captain Hobbs arrlyed in the Bishop to be willing to hear our Cyril Brown officiating. The coffin was at, F. Baptista, Mr O. F. Ribeiro, Mr Caned him $100 or two weeks imprison droped with the Red Ensign.
The losers played well and steadily Colony In March 1934 following his petition to be enthroned Bishop" ac-
Architect in Chief mourners at the funer were M. Xavier, Mr C. G. Silva Mr J. A. S. ment on the Merchandise Marks Or-
the companied by three knocks with his the withio, hnd Messra E. M. Marques Alves, Mr F. C. Callico, Mr J. A. V. dice unos and $500 or six weeks throughout, scoring on nine henda appointment as
the Archdeacon of Singa- und C. V. Marques (stepsons), Mrs L. Ribeiro, Mr F. E. Silvn, Mr A. . M on the Copy-right summpas.
While on pore and his the late afise closest to the Omors when they were Hongkong Government. Castro and Mrs J. Peres istep Rodrigues. Mr A. M. Tavares, Mir 1. M.
shot but the home leave In 1938, he attended G. Silva, Mr F. M. Smith, Mr A. As at $2,400 was left by
ded bearer, wardens; and Precentor, the daughter).
Others present were Cuplains A. W. sumpca, Mr Chut Chung-pak, Mr A. Resta Mary Melntyre of Frodsham, led by only a single
As the doorn opened, the new Muir, W. Perritt, II II. Williams, L. N. W. Raza. Mr. J. A. Soares. Mr C. M. Sud, Wis died at Surbridgewerk toe 100k ? turn in the Omurs courses. at the Anti-Gng School at Rev. J. C. E. Hayfer, and servers.
A land, and who at Sawbridgeworth favour then for the winners gathered Fatfield and the Home Office A..P. Mr on October 25, 1940. An application 12 in three heads.
Bishop of Singapore entered his own Beer: Messrs J. C. Saunders. C. Trott, Carrea, Mr V. F. d'Azevedo,
cathedral for the first time, and, fed J. Lewin, P. S. Man, G. 1 Fenton. A. Alves, Mr C. o. Baptista, Mr A.
A closely contested game was wil-
by the wardens and Precentor, with McKechnie, H. D. Tacha, S. B. Izatt, F. Ribeiro, Mr C. Osmund, Mr F. Barroa, by Mr 11. J. Armstrong, solicitor, the
the Archdeacon on his right, he was Elaric, W. R. Wilkinson. F. Hollands, A. Mr W. Ward. Mr J. Graca, Mr J. C. awful attorney, for sealing probate of
conducted slowly to the chancel steps White, A. Leonard, L. M. V. Ribeiro, W. Barrus. Mr E. M. Ozario, Mr Lo Yau, he will and codiel of the Decensed has nessed at Craigengower when H. R. Pinna and B. Basto beat W. Cmneron Sprinkle, J. S. McKenzie, G. F. Robin bir Wong Kuen, Mr C. A. Leon, Mr A. been granted.
Loent estate worth $2,400, was left by son, M. F. Baptisin, V Marques, H. M. d'Een, Mr E. A. Alver M, Bon the hue Mr William Soper, who died and E. G. Post 21-10. The winners
while the choir sing a psalm. Foncesen. Mr J. F. Sauba, Mr A. Bap-
Captain Hobbs saw activo service The commission of the Lord Arch- Floral tributes were sent by his Wife. tista. Mr J. M. E. Vieira. Bir D. M. nt Onklea. Warfield, Berke, England, led 11-1 on the sixth but failed to
over taken. The score W Mesopotamia and Southern Arabla, and read to the Clergy and congre- stepson Eddie, Buster, Arthur, Airchi Silva-Netle, Mr P. 1. Leong. Mir A. V. Mr H. J. Armstrong, solicitor, the inw. were
Frontler, and in the Arab Rebellion Emily, Julia Achai and Kids, Charlie. Mr F. Alves, Mr C. Silva, Mr E. Car- of probate of the will and codicil of hers scored on the last.
Led into the sanctity of the Altar, Local estate valued at $5,000 was At Kowloon Cricket Club, H. A. in Iraq. He continued in the Mill- Yvonne, Sylvio, Vilina and Jo-Jo, valho, Mr M. C. Silva, Mr F. M. Perei-, the Deceased has been granted,
left by the late Air Charlca Amalia and Carlos, Irene and George; ra. Mr A. C. Silva, Mr J. P. Xavier
Edwin Alves and F. V. V. Ribeiro, holders, tary Works Ofice of the Baghdad with the choir singing another psalm, of No. 3 St Philips Avenue, had an easy passage when they beat Military Division until 1824, after the Bishop made his promise. Mr and Mrs S. Olues and family. T. and Mr A. L. Remedios.
casket Boxall
The moment of his enthronement Donaldson and family, Mrs. J. Ander- son and family. Mr and Mrs B. A. were those from Albertina, Jorge and Eastbourne, Sussex, and who died there J. V. Ramsey and R. Morrison 23-13, which he entered a civil appointment
There
silence for Was Hyrer, Mr and Mrs O. Conner and Sarita, Jonquin and Chiro and Arthur August 17, 1940. An application The winners scored a six and three in Lagos and in Nigeria, and then arrived.
Mr T. 3. J. Fenwick, Chief Accountant,
tune to Hongkong."
prayer for him and the Diocese be- "Romeo" Hurrell, Robbie and Lyeln. family.
from of the 11.K. and Shanghal Banking Cor-
fore the Archdeacon, as Commissary Other floral tributes него
Bishop Wilson Inducted-With the of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rocha, V. Espina, Mr and Mrs C. L
At Kowloon Bowling Green L. J. Rocha and family, Mrs B. Price and "Mary and his daughter Germe," Tud- poration, the lawful attorney, for seal-
and family. Maria and ing probate of the wiil and codici of Silva and J. F. V. Ribeiro bent Y. H. centuries-old ritual of the Church of gave the Rt Rev. John Wilson "all family. Mrs Mr. M. Brook and family, dy. Alvaro
late Mr Ho Ying-yew, also Tang and A. J. Kew 22-17. The win- England, the Rt Rev. John Leonard possession, authority and jurisdiction Air and Mrs F. Leonard and family, Mr Charlie, May, Marcus and Carl, Aze- the Deceased has been granted.
Wilson was enthroned third Bishop and Mra F. Rodrigues and family, Mrs mia. Cezar and family. Tiddy and Fed,
of Singapore at St Andrew's Cathe-Se pertain to the Bishop of this Carmo, Mr and Mrs A. A. Olaes. F. L. Girile and Frank, Eme,Fred and fami- known as Mr Ho Eng-pul. left local ners recorded a six.
Extending Scope of A.R.P. Inquiry, draf on August 13 in the presence of With the congregation singing a Fenton, Capt. and Mrs L. N. Beer, Mrs ly, Miela, Paco and family, Carmen, estate valued at $1,700. He was inte
Shiva, A. V. Gosana, and others,
School, being seconded, on his return in 1939, as Architect of the local A.R.P. Départment,
Beginning his career as Assistant Consulting Architect to the Govern ment of Bengal In the years 1812-14,
Lizzie and Eddle. John and Augustn. Vleira. Mr A. A. d'Azevedo, Mr A. E on October 25, 1940. An application by maintain the lead and on the 17 during the Great War in France, bishop of Canterbury was delivered and Sammy. Tony, Peter, 11enrique and Gosung. Mr S. Hang. Mr F. N. Xavier, fuf attorney, for sealing a certißed copy deadlocked on the 20th and the win- and after that on the North-west gatlon by Mr Justice Worley.
Jolin
Wreaths lowered
with
the
The
threes.
application by Mr R. A. Wadeson, m
Agnes MacKechnie, St G. F. Robin- Fernando and family, Mr and Mrs L of No. 551 North Bridge Road, Singa- Amendments enlarging the scope of blg congregation headed by the hymn of praise, the Bishop was con- son. Set Hayward, Gustavo da Rora, A. Osmund, Mrs M. R. Ward and fam- pore, and died at No. 38 Petain Road. the terms of reference of the Com- Governor's deputy, Mr. S. W. Jones, ducted to his throne, and, following Won Kal and Wan Sing. Mr and Mrs C. ly, and Wing On Co., Ltd, Men's De- Singapore, on October 10, 1940. An mission of Inquiry appointed by Hls the Commander-in-Chie! Far East, prayers for film "that he may be G. Silva. A. W. Mult. C. 5. Parker, partment.
nrtment photostatic Text-Books. The solicitor, the awful attorney, for seat- Excellency the Governor to enquire Air Chief Marchal Sir Robert Brcoke- mighty in good works, may worthily Marie and Alta Rodrigues, Mr
with photostatic ing probate of the will of the Deceased into charges against a Government Popham, and other Service Chicis and faithfully guide, strengthen and Marshall and Johnny, Capt. A. Camp: place Is crammed
officer (since dismissed) concerning More than 40 members of the comfort the flock entrusted to him." bell, Mr and Mrs W. E. Hollands, Lt 1. copies of other publications" said Mr has been granted.
Taxation Exemption. It is announced the payment of cheque for $500 J. Rogerson, R.N.R. Lakwan Afchait, D. B. Evans, of Meaara Johnson Stokes Lok Bo-shari, Fazal Din und Fazal and Master, to Mr II. G. Sheldon, K... by the Commission of War Taxation work done for the Government and clergy of Malaya-from the churches the new Bishop deilvered his first
in Council has Mohd, Mr J. Watson, Mr S. Man: nt Central Magistracy, to-day, when that the Governor
from the Royal Navy, British and Jebsen Co Canton; ILK. Telephone appearing for Messrs Macmillan & Co., granted exemption from Interest Tax coming under the supervision of the of England and Scotland, chaplains sermon to his congregation, Guild: Chinese Staff (Accounting Dept. monses against the ABC. Second-hand companies on Consumers' Deposits held Precautions Department, were pub- Standard Vacuum Oil Co.; Moster and Book Company, No. 37 Queen's Rond, by them: Omeers of the B.. Macau Minrine Central, first ficor, for (a) selling cer- Engineers Guild of Chinn: the Purser,
The service which was recorded for
Co,. Traffic Dept; China Const Officers Ltd, publishers, London, on two sum- on Interest payable by the following lectural branch of the Air Raid Australian Forces, and the Royal Air broadcasting, ended with prayers.
ished in an Extraordinary Govern-
The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. The ment Gazette Issued to-day.
The The amended paragraphs ΠΟΥ
5. Sol On! Members of the Merry tain books to which a false trade des- Hongkong Telephone Co., Ltd, Madcaps Softball Team; Officers and cription had been applied and (b) for China Light and Power Co., Ltd, and read: Engineers on ss. Sal On Compradore's knowingly selling Infringing coples of The Hongkong and China Gas Co., Ltd. Suft of us. Sal On: the Tung On S. S. Co., Ltd.; Captain and officers of s.5. Tung On Members, of the Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd, Local Staff und others.
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August 19
Tuesday
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Friday
August 22
are now being installed to ventilate the Colony's A.R.P. tunnels. It was re- Funeral of Capi, Hobbs. The funeral vealed by Wing-Cmdr A. H. S. Steele- of Captaly G. C. A. Hobbs, architect Perkins to-day. He added that good „seconded_to_the_Air_Raki Precautions progress was being made towards the.
The tuns will ventilate by sucking dead with a bullet wound in his head Valley to-day Capt. Hobbs was found at his home, Thorpe Manor, May Road. In the fresh air from one end of a tunnel and driving it out at the other. on Thursday.
W. J. Skinner, S. C. Feltham, C.
Wife,
A.R.P.
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Pei Ho
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the
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Now that there's not going to be 9 war in the Far East we can get back to worrying about the wives and the soya beans.
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Maybe the husbandi cauld find a female honorary secretary among "the daßgers." "At least she could supply the womanly intuition.
Perhaps before this discrimination complaint goes any further some "local boy" will tell us how gener- outly the local boys treat their local boy employees?
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It is now rumoured that a Com- nifer ist werk considering the practicability of introducing Income Tax. Government does like to do ME good by stealth.
A special study_of_traffe.conditions is now being made by the Police. It doesn't say what for or what there is In Hongkong traße that you can't discover in two tools,
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The rules for preserving the amenities of the King George Field eem to be pretty complete. In fact, they might have stipulated no ad- misalon except by wrliten invitation,
paid
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A correspondent objects to well officials having presentations and paliloga on the back. One can only deprecate this insistence on taking our pleasures sadly.
All the Japanese curio shops and massage establishments are closing: but ald residents will remember when, auch a crisis would have caused a very much greater upset.
Sydney was the only Australian. city that impressed the Chinese foot- ballers. 1 undersland that, except for the bridge, IL resembles Talpo.
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It is muggested that if all men wore shorts a lot of shipping space would be saved. But wouldn't we have to Import_a_lotimore safely, razor blades?,
"Singapore Expectant" poster's a war baby let's hope It's only a little one.
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A crowd estimated at well Over 2,000 people attended, most of whoin
commodation.
and blue
(2) the practice and monner of preparation and the presentation of contractor's accounts for work per formed and materials supplied In connection with Air Raid Precautions and of their certification by Govern Hongkong Estates Local estate
ment officers.. sworn under $22.100 was left by the
(૩) Former .K. Boy Kilted. News has Inte Mr Nell Lang, chief engineer, whe
been received in the Colony that PD in particular, as to whether Department, took place at Hippy completion of the tunnels. dled on board the steamer ilaiyang nt
any publle servants, Colombo, Ceylon, on December 25, 1940.
Rice Situation. The following are Officer Lesile Richard Evans, LAF Gifts in cash or in kind have been A petition by Mr D. L. Lyle, engineer, the minutes of the fifteenth meeting of former pupil of the Central British received by and Mr C. L. Farmer, mercantile
in England after returning tractors, engaged in work or us sup- assistant, for grant of probate of the the Equitable Rice Safes Fund Commit- Sehnt (1922 to 1020) erashed whilst directly or indirectly, from any con-
held at Medical Headquarters landing lee,
The Concert was under the patron- It was also revealed that the Hong- Raid Precautions on behalf of or
The service at the graveside was will of the deceased, has been granted, Present were the Ites, W. H. Alton, Mr from a bombing fight and was killed pliers of materials, in respect of Air
kong A.R.P. Department has just re- age of His Excellency the Governor, The late Mr Thomas Petrie, who died
ceived from England cinema Alms Sir Geotry Northcote, who was pre- at 5 Ravensbourne Avenue, Shoreham Curtis, Mr C. N. LI. Mr C. C. with three others.
Wong This is the third former pup of the under the supervision of any Govern- conducted by Rev. C. A. Higgins. Lino, Mr Tsni Po-tin. Mr
Those present included ilon. Mr A. showing a first aid post, two rescue and sent, attended by Capt. 5. H. Batty- on-Sea, Sussex, on March 8, 1940, left Quincey, and the Hon. Dr P. S. Selwyn Central British School who has given ment departments.
paragraph his file in the present war: in addition,
The amendment to local ertate sworn sincer $6,100. AR
B. Purves, Director of Public Works), demolition squads and fire. fighting Smith, A.D.C. application by Mr G. G. N. Timon Clarke, in the Chair.
words The minutes of the fourteenth meet une is missing and another is a prisoner adds the
"performed and Mr H. J. Pearce, Mapor C. Champkin, Parties dealing with incendiary bombs
in operation. ralleltor, the lawful attorney, for real-
materials supplied in connection with R.A., Wing-Commander A. 11. S. Steele. ing ceriled copy probate of the win ng held on August 11, which is been of war.
eirculated, were taken as read and The late Pilot Ofcer Evans leaves
Air Raid Precautions" after the Perkins, Messru W, H. Owen. D. J. The first aid picture consists of four had booked their sents in advance. of deceased, has been granted,
fother and mother and younger
Lacon, A. 11, Hodges, N. J. reels and the others of two reels cach. They were allotted tables seating from Local estate sworn under $25.000 was were approved and confirmed.
The Fairman reported that work brother, who are at present in Eng- words "for such work."
by Paragraph 3 is amended left by the late Mrs Che Ling-shi,
at the Bebbington, Lt J. Y. 1. Potts, repre- They will be shown allas Ling Yee allas Che Ling Cheuk had commenced on the countruetion of land, and an elder brother, Mr Charles lin, widow, who died 1 5 Bonhan the kitchen for the sale of ennked rice Evang, who is working for Boyd and addition of the words or in kind" senting the Naval Volunteers), 14 J. M. Theatre and Star Theatre on Sunday four to ten persons, while benches
after the words "gifts in cash and ur Co., Ltd. at Foochow Road, ground floor. on November 1, in the basement of Wanchal Market. 1940.
Grose. P. B. Allam F. W. Shaftoln, R. y. A petition by Mrs Mak Kwok-
Sale of Vegetables
The father of the deceased pilot was substitutes "by any publle servants, Curves. J. R. B. Clark, F. Grose, 11. ex at 9 am, and 11.30 am. respective and chairs provided additional se- an employee of 11.M. Dockyard, Hong; directly or Indirectly, from any con- Cryan, C. W. E. Bishop, W. Woodward, may, widow, for Frant of predate of
It 1 nonged that eight fully The Cricket Club ground was do- Mr C. N. L reported that 12049 king, and left for England accompanied tractors, engaged in work or as sup- A. F. Lisaman, M. IDe Ville, F. B. qualißed fire fighting instructors are rorated with red, white the will of the deceased, hna been granted.
piculs of vegetables had been purchas-
of materials, in respect of Air Lammert. W. W. C. Shewan, A pliers of Nearly 1500 Cholera Cases. Twenty-
service and that a further dozen ace were artistically arranged over the The Defence Forers, Mr P. C. Grant. Ex dairing the week ending August 14 by his wife and three sons in duza. ta appointer! Acting Sub- Lieutenant in at a cust of $580.12. In the same perioden of Cholera (neven from Vic. Raid Precautions on behalf of or Clarke, D. Ruttonjec, H. Carr, J. attached to the Colony's, AR.P. electric lights, and strands of bunting become qualified. The Clubhouse, which also bore a hugo the Hongkong Naval Volunteer Force. 113.21 piculs had been sold at $775.02, toria, 10 from Kowloon, two each from under the supervision of any Govern. Russell, F. Morgan, I. S. W. Paters shortly
for by any E, F, Buttress, G. White, J. Bottomley, Instructors have been through an v. sign, in white lights. The ground with effect from July 20.
4.90 plaats valued at $33.30 and been Aberdeen, and the New Territories, and ment Department,"
regarded Lieut D. M. Richards has been discarded, and vegetables to the value one imported), 31 casen of Dysentery. Government officer from contractors Murphy, d. S. Grayer, G. 11. Bond, J. arduous course and are
an constructional allowed to resign his commissions In the at $35.59 had been carried over to the 14 of Typhold, and 125 of Tuberculosis, engage
work C. Chorter, N. G. Ivanchenko, and re: fully able to instruct on an forms of was also flood-lit,, Volunteers, with effect from July 20,
were reported during the four
days aged
supervised by the
The banda were accommodated on - architectural presentatives of the Air Raid Precau- fire fighting technique in relation The following persons have been current week.
the steps of the Pavilion. The Chairman informed the meeling ended on Monday. The Chalern tatal branch of the Air Raid Precautions tons Architectural Department. allowed to quit the Hongkong Defence
A wreath lowered with the roket
Inquiry Into "Your Sorrowful
Department Further was from Reserve: C. H. Burton, with effect that an answer was awaited from Gov- has reached 1,407.
The weekly return reports the fol- Department,"
Two spotlights from Murray Bar- by evidence was heard to-day The Commission held its first meet- from August 1, air E. Lansdowne, W. ernment in regard to the respectful
Commission appointed by His Ex-racks were focussed on four High- 11. Strong and J. Wilson, from August submisstons made by the Committee lowing infectious diseases: 39 cases of
sugesting that Government might ac- Chafers with 21 deaths. one case each ing on August 14 in the Chambers of Sonla"
Floral tributes were sent by "V, and cellency the Governor to inquire into landers who danced on the lawn a
with the foursome reel, Cost of Living. There were only cord sympathelle consideration to the of Cerebro-spinal Menlagills and Dipti Mr Justice P. E. F. Cressall, Supreme
Air Raid slight changes in prices of foodstuffs at grant of a subsidy to enable rice to be theria, 66 of Dysentery with 33 deaths, Court. The proceedings were private N," Hon. Mr. A. B. Purves, 11. 3. certain matters connected
During Tchaikowsky's "Overture the Market on Saturday. Pork has re- sold at a more favourable figure to 14 of Typhoid with 12 deaths, and 207 and it was decided that, for the time Pearce, Mr and Mrs Frank Grose, Mr architectural branch of the
1812" crackers and fireworks were mained at 90 cents a pound for a month those earning low wages. He felt con- of Tuberculosis with 184 deaths.
tonjer, Mr and Mrs D. J. II. Rutonjce.
Several wilnesses however,
Government ZBW Adopts the Victory Sign. The being at least, future meetings should und Mrs A. W. Hodges, Miss Freal Rut- Precautions Department. tirat or more: beef has been quoted ni 70, 72, tident,
has be held in camera,
*appeared Mr and Mrs J. H. Ruitonjce, M. M.
and fired, to give fuller effect to the inter- 75 and 30 cents, during the month. would give sympathetlu consideration Hangkong Broadcasting Station
The
Commission wìli hold
its Tyrrell, P. B. Allain, Mr and Mrs R. among them was Air Lam Yat-kin, one pretation of the piece. The audience Prices ruling on Saturday, with to these submissions.
Joined in the great campaign which is sweeping over free nations by commen, second meeting to-day. Its members Cryan, R. G. K. Thompson, G. A. Mc- of the proprietors of the Tung Shan joined in singing the chorus of the previous week's prices in brackets,
ring transmissions with the slogan "V are His Honour Mr Justice P. E. F. Caskle, C. M. Knaggs, Mr and Mrs Geo. Co., a firm of contractors
Glory," The hope was expressed that early for Victory," which is immediately fol: Cressall (Chairman), Mr L. C. F. White, Mr and Mrs 11. J. B. Clark, Mr undertaken several contracts on behalf Anal number, "Land Of Hope And
and Maureen The following communique, was re- linger. Barbara. Hazel action might be taken to give effect to lowed with a few bara from Beeth-
the Bullamy and Mr. S. Hampden
O'Sullivan, Mr B. J. Lacon, E. Hausa- celved from the
A steady downpour during the Colonial Secretariat the representations of the Commitee oven's famous Fifth Symphony,
mann, Tso Ka-pa and Andrew Tee, Wing yesterday:
rendition of selections from "Madame Lettuce (local) 30 cis. a pouna,
bo oMcially established and that it tion of a rhythm which actually takes tory.
Butterfly" in the latter half of the Before Com Commander Sicele-Perkins and staff of Witnesses Testury Onions 8 cis a pound (18 els),
It is learned that Mr C. C. A. Hobus, programme sent spectators to seek the AR.P. Department, Commanding Carrots 80 cts a pound (30 cla),
should be put on sale al not more than the form of the letter V in morse.
The method of presentation is novel, mission. The Commission appointed meer and Oncers, 11.M.S. Cornflower, Air Hald Precautions Architect, who shelter in the Clubhouse and under $1 for eight catties, Tomalocs 30 eta a pound (20 els).
The Rev. W. H. Alton Informed the and spirit of optimism which the "V" by His Excellency the Governor to Friends and members of the Cottage dled in tragic circumstances on Thurs trees and tents on the ground. Oranges 18 cln enchi.
afternoon, was meeting that he had visited a number signal indicates will now be heard, if inquire into certain matters con- Club; Chinese Staff, Air Raid Freeny d
the principal few had brought umbrellas, Omee. P.W.D. witness at Thursday mornings sitting todies also sought shelter not seen. throughout the wide area nected with the architectural branch. tions Architectural Red Apples à eta a pound.
eine Air Raid Precautions Depart- European Staff Buildings Ordnance of the Air Raid Precautions Commiss Ladies Section of the Hongkong Club Klus George's Field, The Reguta- of rice shops and had made purchases covered by ZBW. tions governing Pleasure Grounds and of varies grades of rice. The quality
"Architectural ion of Inquiry. Chinese Staff Income Tax Possible. The following ment, held its second Bathing Places under the Ordinance of compared favourably with the original official communique to the Press was
and meeting to-day Office:
across the road. The Cressall's Office, P.W.D.; Crown Lands & Survova Mr Justice P. E. In r
downpour. Office. 1930 have been augmented by the addi- samples from the Rice Monopoly. Issued to-day:
Chambers nt the Supreme Court.
Mr Hobbs gave evidence for ap however, petered out in less than tion of the King George's Fleld, Kow Japanese Leaving Colony. Further His Excellency the Governor has 09-
hour, and was in fifteen minutes. departures of Japanese nationals from pointed a Committee to advise on the
Agreement on Wazee Glass-work. proximately one The proceedings were in camera, The Chairman of the Urban Counelt, the Colony are reported, as the effects practicability of replacing the existing but it was learned that during the ers and their employers, after several structed to return at three o'clock to Nice To Cost Lew. Government an may with the consent of the Goveriter of the freezing order on Japanese system of War Taxation by an Income morning evidence was given by Capt meetings, have reached a settlement in the certalu documents and for
further examination.
nounced to-day a reduction in the nt any time close the Field or any part businesses.
prices of rice, of approximately $1-por thereof, Subject to this provision the
ment of apprentlees and conditions of Among those leaving by the river Tax and, if so, on the incasurca neces- C, C. A. Hobbs, Engineer in Field shall be closed during the follow- steamer Shiragana Maru on Sunday for Bary to this end; and alternatively,, to. of the architectural branch go regard to wages, working hours, pay-
the work it was learned from Mr B. C. K. His Honour, Mr Justice P. Z. F. Cressall; the following are the new prices per.
In answer to a query by a reporter, pleut for all but the very best grade.. advise on any revisions of the existing A. R. P. Department, who was re- Hawkins, Labour Ofeer; to-day's. Ing hours from April 1 to September Canton will. be Mr Midori Matuura,
Cliolrman of the Commission, said pleul (183% 208) with the old prices 30, from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 a.m.; from General Passenger Agent for the Nin War Rovenuo legislation which may be sented by Mr H. J. Armstrong, of Throughout the negotlations. Mr Haw that the death of Capt. Hobba would in brackets: October 1 to March 31, from 7 pm; to pon Yusen Kalsys, llangkong who has inside interes bear their full shares Deacons; Mr N G. Ivenchenko, a fine akte, bolo paene b comeration have no effect at all on
added, both parties had shown
the Inquiry, Grade AA: $20 (#20); Cirade A $10 only been in the Colony for about five of the burden of War Taxation.
foreman attached to the
(517) Grade 13 310.20 ($10.20); Grade C Gift To A.R.P. Director, Hongkong's unquoted ($15.00); Grade D 14 (518); cept parambulators, nor any person graphic advice from his head office to ing members: The Hon. Mr C. G. An elenke; Mr D. H. Blake, of Wilkinson Negotiations between number of cautions, Wing-Cmdr A. H. S. Steele- (914); Cargo Rice 14.
No vehicles may enter the Field, ex- months, but has just received tele- The Committee consists of the follow. branch, and his sister, Miss Iven to try and solve their difficulties.
between taxi-drivers retiring Director of Air Raid Pre- Grade E $13.00 ($14.00); Grade F $15. carrying a load, nor any person unless return to Tokyo,
Later, o.n.z., K.c., (Chairman); the Hon. and Grist; the Manager of properly clothed. Dogs may be laken Other members of the N.Y.K. staff to Mr I. I. Todd, the Hon. Sir Vandeleur Express Co.; and representatives of questions relating principally to wages Perkins, who is to sall soon for India, The price of Grade C-rico has been the Field may put his feet on, or fe leave on Sunday will be Mr 3. Hama. Grayburn, T., the Hon. Mr J. J. Pater the
naka, who is being transferred to Sal- son, the Hon. Mr D. J. Sloss, C., the fy a kite; waik upon the grass; or con- Con, and Mr T. Kuroda, who is trana Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo,' cae, the Hon. Mr Corporation and the Chartered opened by Mr Hawkins, it was learned' the Colony's A.R.P, service to-day. lie of this particular quality have been upon;; a sostor in any building:
price yesterday. Another meeting will be was the guest of A.R.J. oflcers of exhausted and the grade was duct himself otherwise than in a decent, futed to the Treasury Division at Li Tse-fong, the Hon. Mr Les d'Almada Bank of India Australon are held next week, and the neoilations Hongkong and Kowloon of a farewell popular. A new grade "Cargo Rico
The Commission head office, for reasons" of health, he Castro, Jr., Professor R. Robertson,
comprises. Ils so for have been, conducted in an tea at the Hongkong Hotel.
has been added. This is an unpolished It is understood thai a further batch Messrs. E. M. Bryden, L, Kadoorie, Honour Mr Justice P. E. F. Cressall amicable manner,- No person shall pick or handle or in of about 20. Japanese women, and Kwok Chan, T. Black, A. d. Clarke, and (Chairman) Mr L. C. F. Bellamy A.I.F. Tunnels. Fans, driven by a treath, who presided, presented Wing prices is made possible by reduction Chlef Air Raid Warden G. A. Pen it is unterstood that a revision of
rica of high, nutrilive value. Jura any lower or plant or tree in the iron will be leaving for Canton 10-an tangonberg; with Mr K. M. A. and Mr. S. Hampden Ross with Mr diesel petrol motor, and which are in Cmdr Steele-Perkins with a souvenir of freight charges by the shipping field and no person shall liter paper. or rubbish thoro,
Control Hoard
were:
Pork 00 cla a pound (00 cl). Beet 30 ets a pound (72 els). Potatoes 19 ets a pound (71 ein). Enka 82 cia n dozen.
loon.
6.30 aan.
quiet and orderly manner.
Grades of Rice
who have
that a grade of unpolished rice should underlying motif of which is the repeli with Mr K. M. A. Barnett B, Lambert, Mr John Raymond Sind- of the A.R.P. Department in the past.,
day,
Barnolt as Secretary.
To
K. M., A. Barnett, as Secretary,
4
design very similar to aeroplane blades, token.
Many
in the
nover