daughter).
Sunday
August 17
Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 25, 1941.
Library, Supreme Cout
Hongkong News of the Week
August 18
Monday
A Page For The Evacuees
the books on August 7. A fine of $000 or two months' Imprisonment was im
The books in question were Hall's "School Algebra" und Hall and Knight's "Elementary Trigonometry."
Portuguese Realdent Dies After Long yosed. Allacss, Mr Ernest Edgar Ormund, ä well-known member of the Portuguese community. passed away at his home. No. 1 Liberty Avenue, Homuniin, ofter a long linens, at the age 67,
The late Mr Osmund was a member of the staff of Menara Jardine, Mathes ion's Insurance Department for 35 years and from which he retired,
Tung Truen-sang, of the Defendant Arm, staled that he was new to the Colony, having come here only two
esths ago from Shanghai, and did not know of the regulations, nor had he heard of similar prosecutions against
Ho had taken He leaves behind three brothers, aber firma,
over lic Messrs A. F., C. II., and G. V. Osmund business from another man and hnd and four laters, Mra A. Pereira, Mrs bought over the entire stock whleit In- L. F. Lopes (Shanghai), Mrs J. Bernar, eluded these books, de and Mrs C. M. Alves. He was Bie. uncle of Mr A. J. Osmund, the pro- to light as the result of an advertite- minent local blarda player.
Many people attended the funeral, which was held at the Catholic Ceme lery, Happy Valley. to-day. The chief mourners were the brothers and rela tives.
The Rev. Fr A. Granelit, assisted by the Hev. Fr J. M. Spada, oficiated at the service. In the Chapel and by the graveside.
Mr Evans said that the matter came
of
Local estate worth $2,400, was left by
Review Of The Principal
Topics Aug 17 To Aug 23
Wednesday
and
Thursday
August 21.
Force, and Nonconformist denomina- tions participated in the service.
A. R. P. Architect Found Shol
The last enthronement of a `Bishop -Captain C. C. A. Hobbs, Architect in Singapore took place in 1927 when seconded to the Hongkong Air Raid the R Rev. B. C. Roberts was in- Precautions Department, was found stalled. He retired in 1940. The dead with a bullet wound in his head enthronement of the Rt Rev. J. L. revolver clutched in his right Wilson begins a third chapter in the hand, at his home at 2, Thorpe life of the Diocese. Manor, May Road, at 3 p.m. to-day. The body was discovered by Mrs Hobbs, who heard a shot fired and rushed into the bedroom to find her husband lying dead on the bad.
The enthronement ceremony was performed by the Archdeacon of Singapore, the Very Rev. Graham White.
An the doors opened, the new Bishop of Singapore entered his own cathedral for the first time, and, led by the wardens and Precentor, with the Archdeacon on his right, he was conducted slowly to the chancel stepa
Saturday
August 23
Band Concert. A sum exceeding
Quips By "Argus" With Acknowledgments
In Shanghai you can buy nighties. Plan, lip, etc., all embodying the
V. All vory virginni.
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Now that thero's not going to be n war in the Far East we can get back to worrying about the wives and the soya beans.
Mr F. W. Shaftain, Deputy Direc-
The Bishop made in impressive ment in the papers and he sent a boy
tor of the Criminal Intelligence De- gure in his cope and mitre and to buy three books willch turned out
partment, immediately went to the carrying his pastoral staff as he to be photostatte copies. A rearch war- rant was taken out as a result of
house, accompanied by Me E. C. moved which several other copies of these
in procession around the Luscombe, Assistant Superintendent church, necompanied by a Cross- $8,000 was raised for the British books were found. There were also
of Pallee, and Inspector F. T. J. bearer, servers, two clinplains and Prisoners of War Fund by the Massed several photostatic coples books
Portallion. Divisional Inspector. Cen- the ecclesiastical Registrar, Mr Jus- Bands Concert held at the Hongkong publisher by other firma And these
tral.
tice Werley in wig and black robes, Cricket Club ground to-night. The were prominently displayed in Uhre
to the West Door, closed soon after Bands which took part were those August 20 Late Capt. Campbell. The funeral of
show cases, le Mr Evans) was cun
Earlier in the day, Captain Hobbs the choir of the churches and the The 2nd Bn. The Royal Scots (by of cerned only with Messrs Macmillan's Captain Alexander Charles Campbell,
Bowls Championship. In the lawn had testified before the Commission Services chaplain and the local and kind permission of Lt Col. Da foy Intely Master of the steamer Sal On,
Those present included Mr-F. C. Hall, publications.
After Defendant had repeated his bowls pairs championship to-day into certain aspects of the work of places.
appointed by the Governor to inquire diocesan clerty had taken their Dougall and Oncers) and The 1st who died at Queen Mary Hospital on Mr G H. Piercy, Mr A. J. Burnley, Mr
Bu. The Middlesex Regiment (by Friday at the age of 8 years, took place M. A. da Silva, Mr M. M. Shva. Mr A. explanation of ignorance of the reguln- A. M. and U. M. Omar beat W. the architectural branch of the Air
am Williamson and C. S. M. Thom 28-10 Raid Precautions Department.
Behind the closed door, waiting for Stewart and Offeers).
kind permission of Lt-Col. II. W. M. at the Colonial Cemetery; the Itev. Victal, Mr E. J. Figueiredo, Mr E. L. tions, Mr Sheldon said to him Cyril Brown officiating. The ruin was Barros, Mr J. Silvo. Mr A. Barros Mr afraid I do not belleve your story," and at Police Recreation Club.
the humble request of the new draped with the Red Enslyn.
M. F. Baptist, tr O. F. Albeiro, Mr C. fined him $100 or two weeks' imprison
Captain Hobby arrived in The losers played well and steadily Colony in March 1034 following his petition to be enthroned Bishop" ac
the Bishop to be willing to hear our Chlef mourners at the funeral were M. Xavler, Mr C, G. Silva, Mr J. A. S. ment on the Merchandise Marks Or- the winduw, and Messrs E. M. Marques Alves, Mr F. C. Collaco, Mr J. A. V. dance summons and $500 or six weeks throughout, scoring on nine heads, appointment as Architect in the companied by three knocks with his and C. V. Marques (stepson, Mr L. Kibeiro, Mr F. E. Silva, Mr A. J. M. on the Copy-right suminans.
Hongkong Estates. Local estate valued closest to the Omors when they were Hongkong Government.
including a five. The 16th anw them Public Works Department of the staff, was the Archdeacon of Castro and Mra J. Peres step. Rodrigues, Mr A. M. Tavares, Mr R. M.
was left by the late Miss
While on
of Singa G. Silva, Mr F. M. Smith, Mr A. An- at $2,400
Mcintyre of Frodsham, led by only a single shot but the home leave in 1030, he attended bearer, wardens, and Precentor, the
and his procession of pore
Sign of Cross- Others present were Captains A. W. sumpcan, Mr Chui Chung-pak, Mr A. heda Mory Mulr, W. Perritt, HJ. Williness, L. N. W. Hoza, Mr J. A. Sonres, Mr C. M. Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, Eng- Home took a turn in the Omors courses at the Anti-Gas School at Rev. J. C. E. Hinyfer, and servera.
Mr A. land, and who died at Sawbridgeworth favour then for the winners gathered Faltield and the Home Office A.R.P.
A on October 25, 1949. An application 12 in three bends, Beer: Messra J. C. Saunders, C. Troti, Correa, Mr V. F. d'Azevedo,
School, being seconded, on his return J. Lewis, 1. S. Man, G. L. Fenton, A. Alves, Mr C. O. Baptisto, Mr
in 1030, as Architect of the local McKechnic, R. B. Rocha, S. B. Izatt, F. Ribeiro, Mr C. Osmund. Mr F. Barros, by Mr 11. J. Armstrong, solicitor, the
A closely contested game was wit- A.R.P. Department. Elarte, W. It. Wilkinson, F. Hollands, A. Mr W. Ward. Mr J. Graca, Mr C. lawful attorney, for sealing probaie of White, A. Leonard, L. M. V. Ribeiro, W. Barros, Mr E. M. Ozorio, Mr Lo You, the will and codicil of the Decensed has nessed at Craigengower, when H. R. Pinna and B. Basto beat W. Comeron
Beginning his career as Assistant Sprinkle, J. McKenzie, G. F. Robin Mr Wong Kuen, Mr C. A. Leon, Mr A. been granted. EON, M. F. Baptista, V Marques, H. M. d'Eca. Mr E. A. Alves, Mr J. M.
Fancesca, Mr J. F. Souba, Mr A. Bap- the late Mr William Soper, who died and E. G. Post 21-19. The winners Consulting Architect to the Govern- while the choir sang a psalm. Silva, A. V. Gosano, and others.
Floral tributes were sent by his Wife, tista, Mr J. M. F. Vieira, Mr D. M. at Ouklen. Warfield, Berks, England, led 11-1 on the sixth but failed to nicnt of Bengal in the years 1912-14,
The commission of the Lord Arch- Lizzle and Eddle. John and Augusta, Vieira, Mr A. A. 'Azevedo, Mr A. October 24, 1940. An application by maintain the lead and on the 17th Captain Hobbs saw active service
during the Great War in
in France, bishop of Canterbury was delivered stepson Eddie, Buster, Arthur, Airchi Silva-Netto, Mr P. 11. Leong, Mr A. V. Mr H. J. Armstrong, solicitor, the law were over taken. The scure and Sammy, Tony, Peler, Henrique and Cioxane, Mr S. Hong. Mr F. N. Xavier, ful attorney, for sealing a certified copy deadlocked on the 20th and the win. Mesopotainia and Southern Arabla, 'and read to the Clergy and congre
and after Uiat
on the North-west Emily, Julia Achui and Kids, Charlie, Mr F. Alves, Mr C. Silva, Mr E. Car- of probate of the will and codicil of ners scored on the last,
Frontier, and in the Arah Rebellion ation by Mr Justice Worley. Yvonne.
Vilina and Jo-Jo, vallio, Mr M. C. Silva, Mr F. M. Perel- the Decensed has been granted. Sylvia,
ru, Mr A. C. Silva, Mr J. P. Xavier Local estate, valued at $5,000 wan At Kowloon Cricket Club, H. A. In Iraq. He continued in the Mill- Led into the sanctity of the Altar, Amalia and Carlos, Irene and Grori :
left by the Inte Mr Charles Edwin Alves and F. V. V. Ribeiro, holders, tary Works Office of the Baghdad with the choir singing another psalm, Mr and Mrs S, Olaes and family, T. nad Me A. L. Remedios.
Wreaths towered with the casket Boxall
No. 3 St Philips Avenue, had an easy passage when they beat Military Division until 1924, after the Bishop made his promise. Donaldson arul family, Mrs J. Ander- zon and family, Mr and Mrs B. A. were those from Albertina, Jorge nud Enstbourne, Sussex, and who died there J. V, Ramsey and It. Morrison 23-13, which he entered a civil appointment The moment of his enthronement Hyres. Mr and Mrs O. Conner and Sarita, Joaquin and Chien and Arthur, pir 4 Venwick, Chief Accountant, The winners scored a six and three in Lagos and in Nigeria, and then arrived. There-WRs-a-gilence for
T. J. J, family, "Romeo" Hancil, Robble and Lycta.
came to Hongkong.
prayer for him and the Diocese be- Other Boral tributes
from of the 11.K. and Shanghai Banking Cor- threes. were Roch. V. Espinn, Mr and Mrs C. L
the Archdeacon, as Comunissary fore Roche and family, Mrs B. Price and "Mary and his daughter Germe." Tud- poration, the lawful attorney, for sea!-
* out his family, Maria and ina probate of the will and coil of Silva and J. F. V. Ribeiro beat Y. II. centuries-old ritual of the Church of gave the Rt Rev. John Wilson "ali Bishop Wilson Inducted-With the of the Archbishop of Canterbury, family. Mrs Mr. M. Broak and family, dy. Mr and Mrs F. Leonard and family, Mr Charlie, May, Marcus and Carl, Aze- the Deceased has been granted,
The late Mr Ho Ying-yew, niso Tang and A. J. Kew 22-17. The win- England, the Rt Rev. John Leonard possession, authority and
jurisdiction and Mrs F. Rodrigues and family. Mrs min. Cezar and family. Tiddy and Ped.
Wilson was enthroned third Bishop" Carme, Mr and Mrs A. A. Olaes, F. L. Girile and Frank. Eme Fred and fami- known as Mr Ho Eng-pul, left local nere recorded a
six. Fenton, Capt. and Mrs L. N. Beer, Mrs ly. Mieln, Paco and family. Carmen, estate valued at $1,700. He was late Extending Scope of A.R.P. Inquiry, of Singapore at St Andrew's Cathe. Se pertain to the Bishop of this
dral on August 13 the presence of F. Robin Fernando and family, Mr and Mrs L. of No. 551 North Bridge Road, Singa
With the congregation singing a Agnes MacKechnle, 5gt G. son, Sgt Bayward, Gustavo da Roza, A. Osmund, Mrs M. R. Ward and fami- pore, and died at No. 38 Petalu Road, Amendments enlarging the scope of
en October 18, 1940. As the terms of reference of the Com- congregation headed by the hymn of praise, the Bishop was con- Phytober 18. Wadesan, mission of Inquiry appointed by Hia Governor's deputy, Mr S. W. Jones, ducted to his throne, and, following Wan Kal and Wan Sing, Mr and Mrs C ly, and Wing On Co., Ltd, Men's De- Singapore.
Ha the Commander-in-Chief For East, prayers for him "that he may be G. Silva. A. W. Mulr, C. S. Parker, partment. Marie and Alila Rodrigues, Mr John
Sold Photontatio Text-Books. "The solicitor, the lawful attorney, for seal. Excellency the Governor to enquire Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke mighty in good works, muy worthily
photostatic ing probate of the will of the Deceased into charges against Government Popham, and other Service Chiefs. Marshall and Johnny, Capt. A. Camp place is crummed with
officer (since dismissed) concerning bell, Mr and Mrs W. E. Hollands, Lt T. copies of other publications" said Mr has been granted.
Taxation Exemption. It is announced the Lok Bo-ahon, Fazal Din and Fazal and Master, to Mr 11, G. Sheldon, K.C., by the Commission of War Taxallone payment of a cheque for $500 195 clergy of Malaya-from the churches the new Bishop delivered his first J. Rogerson, R.N.R.. Lakwan Atchak, B. Evans, at Messrs Johnson Stokes
work done for the Government ond in Council has Mohd, Mr J. Watson, Mr P. S. Mon;
to-day, when that the Governor nt Central Magistrney. Jebsen Co Cantan: HK. Telephone appearing for Messrs Macruillan & Co. granted exemption from Interest Tax coming under the supervision of the of England and Scotland, chaplains sermon to his congregation. Co, Trame Dept: China Const Officers Ltd, publishers, London, un twe sum- on interest payable by the following architectural branch of the Air Raid from the Royal Navy, British and Guild: Chinese Sinff (Accounting Dept. ? Standard Vacuum Oil Co.; Master i motsen against the A.B.C. Second-hand companies on Consumers' Deposita held Precautions Department, were pub. Australian Forces, und the Royal Air broadcasting, ended with prayers. Officers of the 5.5 Macau; Marine Book Company, No. 37 Queen's Road, by them. Engineers Guild of Chlun; the Purser, Central, first floor, for (a) selling cer-
application
WAS
At Kowloon Bowling Green L. J.
The Hongkong Electrle Co., Ltd. The ment Gazette Issued to-day. t... Sal On! Members of the Merry tal books to which a false trade des. Hongkong Telephone Co., Ltd. The 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. Staff of 5.5. Sai On: the Tung On S, S.
Co. Ltd.; Captain and officers of ss. Tung On Members of the Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd, Local Staff: others.
5
Hongkong Estates. Local estate Aworn under $22.100 was left by the Inte-Mr-Neil Lang. chief engineer, who, died on board the steaner Halyang at
August 19.
Tuesday
Former H.K. Bay Kilted. News has been reculved in the Colony that Pilot
lished in an Extraordinary Govern-
The amended paragraphs παιν
(2) the practice and manner preparation and the presentation of contractor's accounts for work per- formed and materials supplied In connection with Air Raid Precautions
.of
and faithfully gulde, strengthen and More than 40 members of the comfort the fack entrusted to him."
The service which was recorded for.
Friday
on-Sen, Sussex, on March 8, 1946, left Quecy, and the Hon. Dr P. S. Selwyn Central British School who has Elven under the supervision of any Govern- conducted by Rev. C. A. Ilggins.
Sale of Vegetables
shortly to become
re-
Maybe the husbands could find' a female honorary secretary among "the dodgers." "At least he could supply the womanly intuition.
Perhaps before this discrimination complaint goes, any further moYISÉ "tocal boy will tell us how gener ously the local boys treat their local buy employees?
snow-rumoured--that--a--Com-- milice 1. at work considering the praeitenbility of introducing Income Tax. Government does like,todo u good by stealth.
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A special study of traffic conditions: is now being made by the Follee.. II) doesn't say what for or what here ls in Hongkong trame that you can't. discover in two toots,
..
*
the
The rules for preserving amenities of the King George Field seem to be pretty complete. In fact, they might have stipulated no ad- mission except by written invitation,
pal
4
A correspondent objects to well officials having presentations and pattings on the back. One can only deprecate this insistence taking our pleasures sadly.
100
All the Japanese curio shops and mamago establishments are closing: but old residents will remember when such a crisis would have caused a very much greater upset.
Bydney was the only Australian elty that impressed the Chinese foot- baller, understand that, except for the bridge, it resembles Talpo.
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It is suggested that if all men wore shorts a lot of shipping space would be saved. But wouldn't we have to import a la! more safety razor blades?,
"Singapore Expectant" Клут G poster. If it's a war baby let's hope It's only a little one.
commedation.
over
an V sign, in white lights. The ground
NA
allowed to resign his eommission in the discarded, and vegetables to the value one Imported, 31 cases of Dysentery. Government viflect from contractors Murphy, G. S. Graver, G. II. Bond, fully able to Instruct, on all forms of was also flood-ft.
relation
to
Rald
August 22
are now being installed to ventilate the Colony's A.R.P. tunnels, It was Funeral of Capt, Hobbs. The funeraf vealed by Wing-Cmdr A. II. S. Steele- and of their certification by Govern of Captain C. C. A. Hobbs, architect Perkins to-day. He added that good ment officers.
seconded to the Air Raid Precautions progress was being made towards the (3) in particular, as to whether Department, took place at Hoppy completion-of-the-tunnels. Colombo, Ceylon, on December 25, 1040. Rice Kllustion. The following are Officer Leslie Richard Evans, RAF, gifts in cash or in kind have been Valley to-day Copt, Hobbs was found
the Central British received by any public servants, dead with a bullet wound in his hend 'The fans will ventilate by sucking A petition by Mr D. L. Lyle, engineer, the minutes of the fifteenth meeting of former pupil of
whilst directly or indirectly, from any con- at his home.. Thorpe Blanor, Muy Road. In the fresh air from one end of a and Mr C. I.. Farmer, mercantile
returning tractors, engaged in work or as sup- on Thursday.
tunnel and driving it out not the other. assistant, for grant of probate of the the Equitable Rice Sales Fund Commit. Schol 1922 to 1026) crashed
tec, hefil at Medical leadquarters landing In England after wil of the deceased, has been granted. Present were the Rev. W. 11. Allon, Mr from a bombing fight and was killed pliers of materials, in respect of Air Raid Precautions on behalf of or
The service, at the graveside was
It was also revented that the long-
The Concert was under the patron- The late Mr Thomas Petric, who died
kong A.R.P. Department has just re- age of His Excellency the Governor, at 5 Ravensbourne Avenue, Shoreham- EL. Curtis. Mr C. N. Li, Mr C. C. with three others.
Liao, Air Tool Pu.tin, hr Tour This is the third former pup of the
ceived from England cinerna ment departments.
Alins Sir Geoffry Northcote, who was pre- Those present included Hon. Mr A. showing a first aid post, two rescue and sent, attended by Capt. 8. H. Bally- local estate sworn under $6.100. An
his life in the present war: in addition,
The amendment to paragraph B. Purves, (Director of Public Works), demolition squads and fire Aghting Smith, A.D.C. application by Mr G. G. N. Thisun, Clarke, in the Chair. soltellor, the lawfut attorney, for sel The minutes of the fourteenth meet one is missing and another is a prisoner adds the words "performed and hir H. J. Pearce, Mapor C. Champlin, parties dealing with incendiary bomby ing certified copy probate of the wth ing held on August 11, which had been of war,
The lute Pilat Officer Evans leaves a materials supplied in connection with RA, Wing-Commander A. 11. S. Steele in operation.
A crowd estimated at well of decensed, has been granted,
taken eirculated, were
as rend and
after younger Air Raid Precautions"
the Father anch mother and Local catate sworn under $45.900 won were amraved and confirmed.
Perkins, Messrs W, H. Owen, B. J.
The Arst aid pleture consists of four had booked their seats in advance.
2,000 people attended, most of whom work brother, who are at present in Eat- words "for such work."
A. Lacon, left by the late Mrs Che Ling-shi, The Chairman reported
W. Hodges, N. J. reels and the others of two reels each. They were allotted tables seating from Parograph 3 is amended by the nos Ling Yee allas Che Ling Cheute Ind commenced on the construction of land, and an elder brother, Mr Charles
Bebbington, Lt 3. Y. H. Polls, (repre- They will be shown at the Pel Ho Jin. widow, who died at 5 Bonham the kitchen for the sale of cooked rice Evans, who is working for Boyd and addition of the words "er in kind" senting the Nayal Volunteers), LA J. M. Theatre and Star Theatre on Sunday four to ten persons, while bunches Road, ground floor, on November 1. In the basement of Wanchai Market, Co. Lid, at Foochow
after the words "gifts in cash" and Purves, J. R. B. Clark, F. Grose, 11. next at 9 a.m. hint 11.30 nm. respective and choirs provided additional ac- 1010. A petition by Mrs Mak Kwok-
The father of the deceased pilet was substitutes "by any public servants, Grose, P. B. Allam F. W. Shaftoln, R. ly, may, widow, for print of probate of.
an employee of HM. Dockyard, Bong directly or indirectly, from any con- Cryan, C. W. E. Bishop, W. Woodward, the will of the deceased, has been Me C. N. Li reported that 120.49 kong, and left for England orcompanied tractors, engaged in work or as sup- A. E, Lissaman, M. 1 De Ville, E, B.
It is annameed that eight fully The Cricket Club ground was de- granted.
pleats of vegetables had been purchas-
are corated with red, white. and bluc The Defence Forces Mr. C. Grained during the week ending August 15 by his wife and three sons in 1928,
Nearly 1,500 Cholera Cakes, Twenty. pliers, of materials, in respect of Air Laminert, W. W. C. Shewan, A. E. fted fire fighting instructors In appointed Acting Sub- Lieutenant in at a cost of $780.12. In the same period two cards of Cholere seven from Vic- Raid Precautions on behalf of or Clarke, b. Ruttonjee. J. I. Carr, J. attached to the Colony's A.R.P. cicctric lights, and strands of bunting the Hongkong Naval Volunteer Force, $13.21 piculs had been sold at $775.02. torin, 10 from Kowloon, two each from under the supervision of f any Govern Hurgell. P. Morgan, R. S. W. Paterson, service and that a further dozen are were artistically arranged over the with effect from July 20
qualified. The Clubhouse, which also bore a huge 4.90 picuis valued at $31.30 had been Aberdeen, and the New Territories, and ment Department," for "by any E F. Buttress, G. White, J. Bottomley Instructors
W. J. Skinner. S. C. Feltham, Gartluous course and are regarded have been through Lieut D. M. Richards has been
of $35,53 had been carried over to the 14 of Typhoid, and 123 of Tuberculosis engaged on constructional work C. Churler, N. G. Ivanchenko, and re- Volunteers, with effect from July 20.
were reported during the four days
by supervised The following persona have been current week.
The Chairman informed the meeting ended un Monday. The Cholera total branch of the Air Rold Precautions ons Architectural Department.
the architectural presentatives of the Air Rald Precaure Aghting technique in
A.IL.P.
The bands were accommodated on allowed to quit the Hongkong Defence Ieserve: C. H. Burton, with effect that an answer was awaited from Guy has reached 1,407,
A wreath lowered with the casket
the steps of the Pavilion. from August. 9, and E. Lansdowne, W, ernment in regard to the respectful The weekly return reports the fol- Department,"
Inquiry Into Department. Further. Wife, made by the Committee lowing lnfectious disenses: 39 cases of The Commission held its first meet. was from "Your Sorrowful
evidence was heard to-day H. Strong and J. Wilson, from August submissions
by the Two spotlights from Murray Bar- suggesting that Government night at Cholera with 21 deaths, one case cash ing on August 14 in the Chambers of Sonia."
Commission appointed by His Ex. racks were focussed on four High- 12. Cost of Living. There were only cord sympathetic consideration to the of Cerebro-spinal Meningitis and Diph Mr Justice P. E. F. Cressall, Supreme Floral tributes were sent by "V. mid cellency the Governor to inquire into landers who danced on the lown a slight changes in prices uz foodstuffs al grant of a subsidy to enable rice to be therin. 08 of Dysentery with 33 death, Court. The proceedings were private N." ilon. Mr A. D, Purves, 11. 3. certain matters connected with the foursome reel, the Market on Saturday. Pork bus 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, Me architectural branch of the Air mained at 90 cents a pound for a month those earning low wages, He felt con- of Tuberculosis with 194 deaths.
Government. Zn Adopts the Victory Sign. The being at ie ca era.
at least, future meetings should and Mrs A. W. Hodges, Ass Freul tut Precautions Department.
During Tchaikowsky's "Overture or more; beet has been quoted at 70, 72, fident, however, thpt
tonjee, Mr and Mrs D. J. II. Ruttonjer,
1812" crackers and fireworks were 75 and 80 cents during the month,
consideration Hongkong Broadcasting Station
Mr and Mrs J. H. Ruitonjer, M. "M
witnesses appeared The Commission will
hold Joined in the great campaign which is
and fired, to give fuller effect to the inter- its Tyrrell, P. B. Allam, Mr and hirs 11. among them was Mr Lam Yat-kin, one prétation of the plece. The audience Eweeping over free nations by commen- second meeting to-day. Its members Cryan, R. G. K. Thompson, G. A. Mes of the proprietors of the Tung Shan joined in singing the chorus of the cing transmissions with the slogan "V are Hin Honour, Mr Justice P. E. F. Caskle, C, M. Kangra, Mr and Mrs Ges. Co., a firm of contractura who have The hope was expressert that early for Victory," which is immediately fol- action might be taken to give effect to lowed with a few bars from Beeth Cressoll (Chairman), Mr L. C. F. White, Mr and Mrs R. J. B. Clark, Mr undertaken several contracts on behaữ, Jinal number, "Land Of Hope And
Bellamy and Mr S. Hampden Ross B. Lombert. Mr John Raymond Sind of the A.R.P. Department in the past. 'Glory." Symphony, the
linger, Barbara, Hazel und Maureen The following communique wos re- the representations of the Committee oven's famous Firth that a grade of unpolished rice should underlying motif of which is the repetl with Mr K.. M. A. Barnett as Secre- O'Sullivan, Mr D. J. Lacon, E. Hausn ceived from the Colonial Secretariat
A steady downpotir mann, Tae Ka-po and Andrew Tee, Wing, yesterday:
during the and that it tion of a rhythm which actually takes tresses Testify, Before Com- Commander Steele-Perkins and staff of be omeially established
rendition of selections from "Madame should be put on sale at not more than the form of the letter V in morse.
Butterfly" in the latior half of the It is learned that Mr C. C. A. Hobbs, programme sent spectators to seek The method of presentation is novel, mission, The Commission appointed the ARP. Department, Commanding $1 for eight cattles. meeting that he had visited a number signal indientes will now be heard, if inquire into certain matters con. Friends and merabers of the Cottage. died in tragic circumstances on Thurs- frees and tents on the ground.
The Rev. W. 1. Alton Informed the and spirit of optimism which the "V" by His Excellency the Governor to Otcer and Officers, HMS, Corntiower, Air Raid Precautions Architect, who shelter In the Clubhouse and under Red Apples 60 cta a pound.
Club: Chinese Staff, Air Raid Precau day not acen, throughout the wide area nected with the architectural branch lo King George's Fleid. The Reguin of rice shops and had made purchases covered by ZBW,
Architectural
the principal few had brought umbrelins. Omce, F.W.D. witness at Thursday morning's sitting ladies also Bathing Places under the Ordinance of compared favourably with the original' ofcial communique to the Press was ment, held its sections Depart-European Staff Buildings Ordinance of the Air Raid Precaulfona Commiss- Ladies.Section of the Hongkong Club ifans governing Pleasure Grounds and of varies grades of rice. The quality Income Tax Possible. The following of the Air Raid
meeting to-day omce: Chinese Staff
Architectural Jon of Inquiry.
Bought shelter 1038 have been augmented by the addt. samples from the Rice Monopoly.
in Mr Justice P. E. F. Cressall's Oce, P.W.D.; Crown Lands & Surveva
Once.
the road. The downpour, tion of the King George's, Field, Kow- Japanese Leaving Colony. Further
Chambers at the Supreme Court. His Excellency the Governor has ap- Aepartures of Japanese nationals from pointed a Committee to advise on the
Mr Hobbs gave evidence for ap- however, petered out In less than The Chairman of the Urban Counell, the Colony are reported, as the effects practicabilty of replacing the existing but we teamed that during the era and their employers, after several produce certain documents and for Rice To Cost Less. Government an-
The proceedings were in camera, Agreement on Wares. Glass-work- proximately one hour, and
structed to return at three o'clock to
was in fifteen minutes. may with the consent of the Governor, 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
Field shall be closed during the follow- steamer Shirogane Maru on Sunday for advise on any revisions of the existing of the architectural branch of the work, it was tearned from Mr B, C. . His Honour Mr Justice P, E. F. Cressall, The following are the new prices per nounced to-day a reduction in the Tax and, if so, on the mensures neces- C. C, A. Hobbs, Engineer in charge regard to wages, working hours, my further examination. leaving by the river pary to this end: and alternatively, to of Among those
ment of apprentices and conditions-of
prices of rice, of approximately, $1. per ing hours-from April to September Canton will be Mr Midori Matuura, War Revenue legislation which may be
In answer to a query by a reporter, pleul for all but the very best grade. A. R. P
was re- Hawkins, Labour Omeer, to-day's. 30, from 8.8 p.m. to 7.30 am.; from General Passenger Agents who has considered necessary to ensurehures N. G. Ivenchenko, a kins added, both parties had shown an have the death of Caph Hobbs would in brackets:
Mr 21. J. Armstrong, of. Throughout the negotiations, Mr How Chipirmian Presented by ment who
of the Commission, said picut (1334 lbs) with the old prieces October 1 to March 31, from 7 p.m. to pon Yusen Kalaya, Hongkong higher incomes bear their full shares 6.30 6.m.
only been in the Colony for about Ave No vehicles may enter the Fiold, ex months, but has just received tele- of the burden of War Taxation.
foreman attached to the architectural excellent spirit of genuine co-operation have no effect at all on the Inquiry. Grade AA $20 ($20): Grado A $18 The Committee consists of the follow. branch, and his sister, Miss Iven to try and solve their difficulties. cept perambulators, nor any person graphle advice from his lead office to ing members: The Hon. Mг C. G. Ala- chenka: Mr D. H. BIB American prid their employers on a number of cautioris, Wing-Cmdr A, H. B. Steele. Grade E $13,00 ($14.00); Grade F $13 Gift To A.R.P. Director. Ilongkong's (917) Grade B 315.20 (910.20); Grade C carrying a load, nor any person unless return to Tokyo.
of Wilkinson Negotiations between taxi-drivers reuring Director of Alr Haid Pre unquoted (15.60); Grade D $14 ($15): properly clothed. Dogs may be taken
baster, n.xx., K.Ç.. (Chairman); the Hon, and Grist; the Manager only on a lead and no person while on leave on Sunday will be Mr S. Huma- Grayburn, Kr., the Hon. Mr J. J. Pater the the Field may put his feet on, or lie naka, who is being transferred to Sai- son, the Hon. Mr D. J. Bloas, c.... the
Other members of the N.Y.K. staff to Mr R. R. Todd, the Bon, Sir Vandeleur EXPHongkong and Shanghel Bones and working hours, have been re- was further honoured by members of omitted from the now prices ar slocks Co., and representatives of questions, relating principally to wages Perkins, who is to sail soon for. India, The price of Grade C rice has been upon, a sent or in any buliding: 'sɲ}`
ya kite; walk-upon the grass; or con- ton, and Mr T. Kurodo, who is trans- Hon. Mr M. R. Lo, c.BE, the Ilon. Mr ing Corporation and the Chartered pered by Mr. Hawkins, it was learned the Colony's A.R.P. service to-day. lle or lite frem ar now prices as stocks at 10 Mm the Hon Mr Leo d'Almada Bank of India, Australia and China: held next week, and the Begotiations Hongkong and Kowloon at a farewell balated and the grade was. Hver
yesterday, Another meeting will be was the guest of A.R.P. officers of exhausted duct himself otherwise than in a decent, terred to the Treasury Division quiet and orderly manner,
a. Castro, Jr., Professor R. Robertson; The Commission comprises. His so for have been conducted in an ten at the Hongkong Hotel. 11. No person shall pick or handle or in-. It is understood that a further batch Mesara E. M. Bryden, L Kadoorie, Honour Mr Justice P. E. P. Cressall amicable manner.
has been added. This is an unpolished lure any flower or plant or tree in the children will ba tenying for Canton fa- van Langenberg; with Mr K. M. A. and Mr S Hampden Ross with. Mr diesel petrol motor, and which are in. Cmdr Stoels-Perkins, with a souvenir of freight charges by the Shipping ́of (about 20 Japanese Women and Kwok Chan, T. Black, A. G. Clarke, and (Chairman), Mr L. C. F. Bellamy AF. Tonnels. Fans, driven by a treath, who presided, presented Wing prices la mads possible by reduction Chief Air Raid Warden G, A. Pen-It is understood that a revision of
rico of high nutritive value. Best Field and no person shall litter paper
Kor/rubbish there.
K. M. A. Barnett as Secretary."
design very similar to aeroplano blades, token.
Prices ruling on Saturday, with
previous week's prices in brackets.
were:
Pork 00 cts a pound (00 cts). Beet 80 cia a pound (72 els). Potatoes ID etš a pound (131 ets). Eggs 12 ct a dozen,
Lettuce (local) 30 eta, a pound. Onions B is a pound (10 cts). Carrots 30 els a pound (30 cts). Tomatoes 30 ets a pound (28 cla). Orenges 10 cts each..
laort.
would give sympathetic
te these submissions.
Grades of, Rice
...at any time close the Field or any part businesses.
thereof. Subject to this provision the
head office, for reasons of health,
day.
Instted in-day:
Barnolt as Secretary,
has be
Several
afternoon, was
across
(814); Cargo Nico $14.
Control Board, Nag
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in the