Sunday
August 31
Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
September 8, 1941.
Library, Supreme Comi
Hongkong News of the Week
Septembar 1
Monday
A Page For The Evacuees
the colours of the University, to open the Northcote Science Building to-day. Weather In August-Weather condi
In his speech, the Governor, Sle tions during August, although slightly hotter than usual, differed little, from Geoffry Northcote, referred to the im the average.
portant part the University played In the training of teachers. Нік Two very wet week-ends, at the Excellency added that the University. beginning and towards the end of the was also a means of providing up-to- monti, respectively, counter-balanced o date cost of living'stallaties and ex- long sunny period in the middle. The pressed the hope that the University first was associated with a typhoon would come more and more into which formed in the Chino. Sea on partnership with Government's Social August 3, and, moving northward, pro- Welfare schemos. duced a south-easterly galo in the neighbourhood of the Colony for a short Mr Ll Tae-fong said that it was more Replying to Bir Georry, the Hon. period on the 4th. The second rainy than fitting that the Northcote Science period, due to a trough of law pressure Building, which marked an important over the northern part of the China stage in the development of the Uni Sen, caused a welcome fall of tempera versity, should bear the name of one -ture after the rather trying conditions who always took a lively interest in
in the middle the month.
on
the activities of the Instilution and In-
Review Of The Principal Topics Aug 31 To Sept 6
.
Wednesday
September 3
to-
Thursday
September 4.
Hongkong; President, Committee and members of Kowloon Critkat, Club, Military Funeral. Full Mary ARF. Public's Inquiry)". Questions honours were accorded the late Capt. relating to the 'mnhufacture of concrete C. G. Richards, R.E., who was buried blocks by the Sang Ice Contractors, at the Colonial Cemetery to-day, Capt, the 'dumping of stones and earth by on Richards was the victim of Typhus, unknown person near the sea wall in and his deaths occurred this morning North Point, and dinnórs given by the at the Military Hospital.
Chiap Hua Manufactory Company, The funeral procession was led by were asked at the resumed inquiry inlo an escort of 40 men. drawn from the certain
matters connected with the Royal Engineers, followed by the Bond A.RL.P. architectural brunch to-day.
Saturday
September 6
Cost of Living Up. From the statis ties just released by the Labour Officer. That he did not know who dumped it would appear, that 'the weekly cost
of the 2nd Battalica Royal Scots. The Lam Wal,
foreman employed by con, draped with the Union Jack Band Lee, told the Commission that and entrying Capt. Richards cap although he had no previous experience sword, belt and decorations, was con- for that kind of work, he was put in veyed on a gun-carriage.
Capt. 9: J. Squires, Military Chup blocks. He described the process un
charge of the manufacture of concrete lain, officiated, and following a salute der which the blocks were made, and by the Bring quad, six buglers of the added that a. P.W.D. oficial made an Royal Scots sounded the "Last Post inspection once or twice a week, and Reveille."
The Inte Capt. Richards had seen about 20 years service in the British the stones near the pen wall in North of food and fuel per person has rison Army, and had been in Hongkong Point, which his workmen made use from $264 to $267 between July and more than three and a half years. If of without payment; was the evidente August, was only this week that he was pro- Elven by Wong San-yu, sub-contractor moted to the rank of Captain.
do Song Lee. Winess sald that several A maximum temperature of 92.0 deg. the advancement of education,
The figure for August, 1940, wns $2 Apart from his work, the late Capt. tens of lorry loads of earth and stones and for August, 1939, #137. Army EducaUon In HK-Education F. was recorded on the 13th, and a In the Army in wartime at Home is minimum of 74.4 deg, on the 3rd. The how many First Year Classes for
Colony's Education-The question of Husbands Meet Again. At a meot- Low Howls, although he did, not play did not know the name of the "bene- Richards was keenly interested in were dumped there every day but ho
Tho increased cost between Aŭgust, arousing considerable pubile interest;
1030, and August, 1941, is chiefly at- and, the Hongkong public will be in- mean temperature for the month was Vernacular Teachers should be opened ing in which feeling alternated be- in the league. He was a member of factor.
the Civil Service Cricket Club and Cheng Chi-chi, Malinger of the tributable to the following kems: terested in what is being done in the 3 deg, against a normal of 91.7, deg at the Evening Insitute on October tween indignation and good-humour played his bowla there.
Chiap un Manufactory Co, spoko of way education in war time in the and temperatures of 90 deg. and over next was reconsidered by the Board Hongkong's bachelor-husbands
Capt. Richards leaves a wife and a birthday party given by him to 0.05 cents; cost per catty, August, 1911. Rice, cost per catty, August, 1939, Army In this Colony,
were observed
three children, who are at present in which Wing-Comdr A. 1. Siecie-Per- 14.0 cents: percentage of Increase eleven days. of Education at its 125th meeting held day decided to make representations Australia.
• Over 2,000 applications have been Humidity was normal at 83 per cent on Wednesday Inst. After discussion for a public inquiry into conduct of ment and representatives of other questioned at length in connection with cents: 03.2. Salt water fish (fresh) kins was invited, while his Assistant 119.5. Oll 22,15 cents; 30 cents: 00.3. Besides omcers of deceased's Regi Manager, Lam Bat-chung was again Salted fish (deled) 23.23 cents: 45.4 received from saldlers in Hongkong to Cloud percentage was practically of various points raised, the Board ap- altend classes: under the Wartime normal at 68, but the duration of bright proveď the function nt four
othiers prezent Included Education Scheme, started three months sunshire, which was 103 hours, was classes.
such the evacuation of their wives and regiments,
pressrs It. Newbronner, D. Kosaick, E. Rupplies to the A.R.P. Department. The 24.75 cents: 32.0 cents; 112.5. Pork ago. The achemo is purely voluntary,
familles,
Abraham, S. G. Smith, V. Komaron latter also stated that ho avulded be 53.25 cents; $1.11 108.4. Firewood 1.6 and the clames are held during the eight hours below the average.
coming acquainted with Miss Mimi Lau cents: 2.4 cents; 50. Present at the meeting were, Mr C.
and S. Shroft.
might become A toint of 12.3 inches of rain fell on G. Soltia, Director of Education and
The meeting was held in the Penin- Wreathes from "Mother" and "His for fear his Manager
On enquiry at Medical Headquarters sixteen days, 3.5 inches falling on the Chairman, Mr J. Ralston (Senior Ju
sula Hotel Rose Room at 6 p.m. and Jim'
sorrowing wife, Dorothy, Peter, Ann Jealous.
were interred with the Extortion Charges. Hearing of to-day as to whether this increase in 25th. The total is about two inches specior of Schools), Mr Y, P. Low (in. There was a meagre crowd at the casket
charges against C. J. E. Scott, 23, a the cost of living had had any in- less than the August mean.
Wreaths were sent by Major-General Revenue Officer, and two Chinese Re- Bluence on the number of cases of spector of Vernacular Schools), Dr J. beginning, but it soon increased and C. M. Maltby, G.O.C., Major and Mrs venus Officers, Fok Man-chang, 23, starvation diseases (Berl-Bert and Pel- M. Gray (Medical Oficer of Schools), There were seven thunderstorms and Prof. L. Forster (Professor of Educa, swelled to an attendance of about Sunes, R.E. Capt. and Mrs Howard; menced before Mr A. N. Macfadyen ot was informed by the Director of Medi- W. W. Parsons and Betty; Major L. W. and Fok Yung-chan, 22, WOR com lagra) admitted, to hospital, a reporter the Hongkong Government Education lightning was observed on fourteen ilon, Hongkong University), Mr T. R. 350.
cal Services that the overcrowded services has been sought and freely
Rowell (Principal of Nordicote Train-
Capt. A H. Martin, RE; Capt. A.. C. Kowloon Magistracy to-day given. In addition, the co-operation. of
Houghton, R.E.; Lieutenant C. Popv, Defendants are charged with con- conditions prevailing in the local hos ing College), Mr B. Wylie, Mr A. el A number of leading Arms in the Colony Maximum wind velocity in a gust of Areuli, the Hon. Mr Li Tae-fong, the
The Chairman Arst submitted a E.; Lieutenant and Mrs Rowell and spiracy to obtain money from certain pitals only permitted a relatively small has proved of great value.
Gwenda: Li-Coi D. J. McDougall and citizens of Hongkong by means of ex 30 m.p.h was recorded on the 4th, at Hon. Mr D. J. Stosa, Mr Lo Tung fan, report on the Committee's interview officers, 2nd Bn The Royal Scots; tertion, and with demanding $100, $50 So far as possible the instructure the time of the typhoon, the only one the Very Rev. Fr H. W. Gallagher, Mr with the Governor on Tuesday when Charlle, Florrie and the kiddies: 3. J. and $150, from different persons, with have been found within the Army, but which threatened Hongkong during G. A. Goodban, and Mr L. G. Morgon
Harris: T. Lawrence, A. A. G. Morant; menaces. (Secretary). so popular, are some of the courses, August,
a letter summarising the husbands' L. D. Skinner J. E. Richardson; Mr and Mr M. A, da Silva appeared for De. particularly in certain languages, wires
Mrs Jessop; Staff Officers, China Com fendants, and Det.-Inspector 1, Cun. The Chairman announced that the point of view was presented to him. mand: All Ranks, 2nd Bn The Royal ningham, assisted by Del-Sgt R. Mac. less telegraphy and commercial sub-
Shares In Demand.-A general In Hev. J. R. Higgs had left the Colony At jects, Uhat classes have had to be provement in stocks and shares on the and it was agreed that a letter should declared that he favoured the con- RE The Stafl of D/C.R.E. Delenten first charge, Mr Silva pointed out that
-this interview the Governor Scots: O. C. Military Hospital, and
Officers, R.AM.C.; All Ranks, Fortress vey, prosecuted. duplicated and additional teachers from Hongkong markel was noted to-day, be sent thanking him for the services the civil ranks (including several ladies) have come in to help.
apparently due to speculation on the he had rendered to the Board,
C.R.E.'s Staff; The Chief Engineer and talks between President Roosevelt and
linued existence of the Committee as Staff, Headquarters, China Command: the charge was very vague There are more than 40 courses deal. Admirai Nomura al Washington.
The Draft Estimates for 1942/43 as a mode of communication of the Officers, Fortress R.; D/C.R.E's Staff; nished no particulars. The words "cer ing with 30 different subjects, and 77
recommended by the Estimates Sub-
E. W.O.'s and S.N. CO. Mess; C.R.E. Lain citizens of Hongkong" might mean separate classes are held each week, The total amount of business done, Committee were considered and ap- husbands' feelings, but reasserted Kowloon and Staff; S., W., and Staff, any persons. Many students are having to wait their from Agures supplied by the Share proved,
that revocation of the evacuation ban Kowloon; RE. J.N.C.O..Club: No. 82 The Inspector stated that he had re- furn, but at present there are more brokers Association, was $148,301,45,
M. F. W. Class, The Chartered Sur ceived no instructions to withdraw the compared to $19,942 a week ago. Over The Board re-considered the question was a maiter, not for him, but for yeyors Institution, Hongkong and charge. than 800 men receiving instruction.
$117,000 in shares changed hands on of how many First Year Classes for the British Government, which had Brethren of the, Victoria
China Branch; Master. Ömcers' and Mr Siva then asked his Worship to
Koldier's recreation periods-mainly from 6 to 8 in the evening.
The Army Authorities have attempt ed to provide for all needs, varying from psychology to bout-making. To nicet various demands the assistance of
of inaugural coremony,
Hu Excellency visualised a chain of
dhya,
New Belence Building-The
population of this part of the great that its facilities might help to bring Pacific Ocean."
four classCA
1941. It Was
also considered the
of School
The success to the University of Hongkong Dr Herklets surveyed the technical Was expressed by Lady Northcote a question of control part of the work, and said that it was she cut the green and yellow ribbon, shops. hoped to prove in practical ways that
the Fisheries Research Station would
be of value.to, the Colony and the Chinese .community.
Workers Wages-The Government has decided to grant an increase in wages to outside workers of the Kow loon-Canton Railway, Mr B. C. K. Hawkins, Labour Officer, stated response to
In
the
Tuesday
excaped death
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of the Home Press,
September 5
In applying for the withdrawal of the
Lodge of make a noté of his objection.
Friday
and fur-
Quips By "Argus”
With Acknowledgments
And what are Uey/going to talk about when they get their wives back?
Another typhobit has missed us. Or may be we just played ostricti again.
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If the war keeps on there shouta
be a lot of good jede open in 1ẳng kang-li Hongkong keeps on.
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Bomebody wants (altrani) serviše fer Kowloon Dut an't it a pity, to reopen an old wound?
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Government is now? getting after the hoarders of one cent coins and notes. Ain't war horrible?
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Shanghal invites Mr Duff Cooper to-go up there?- One” can only di precate this persistent attempt to steal Hongkong'u-pláew in' the sun?
The Influx of people into the Colony has: deulínvú since April Better be careful. Presently the landlords will be complaining again that the Colony is overbulli”,
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Trouble is that if we had › a-per- tament overtog someone would insist upon his being born in Hong kong, and we'd have to have a stud book.
Al correspondent: thinks that the Hongkong mind-la-chas the the sun. He doesn't seem to have lived here in the tayare era, when people were even madder than they are now.
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Fliteen" thouarsa bricka stolen frem Kowloon store, You know my methods, Watson: Béarch thom peo- pie who have recently been dropping them.
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It appears that at the Bino-British -Juncheda1 the Untar Jhele was hung upside down, Well, what's the use of having a problem flag if you can't ELLERS WHOBg with 17:
The following, are some of the Saturday, with to-day's prices show. Vernacular Teachers should be opened courses: Motor Mechanics, Driving and ing an appreciable gain over the week at the Evening Institute in October imposed it, Car Maintenance, Oxy-acetylene and end. There were plenty of buyers. on next. The previous decision had been Electric Welding Boot-making. Book the market, but sellers did not appear to limit, this number to two, but Mr The problem of what next to do to keeping and Accountancy Electrical too keen to dispose of their holdings. Y. P. Law's report row showed that further their design then confronted Engineering, Shorthand, Wireless Tele-
would be necessary 1 graphy, Pharmacy Commercial Art, China Lights (Old), China Provid- training was to be provided for all the husbands. The most assertive French, German, Spanish, Cantonese ents, and Ropes were much in demand, eligible teachers of more than two
was made by Mr J. Mathematics and Psychology.
with buyers yesterday paying $850/68, years' service, at
present serving in suggestion
Carman replied that there were 21 It was felt that the Thompson, who advocated that they The scheme is expanding, and when 36.75/80, and $9.45/60 respectively for subsidised schools.
sites in existence, cupable of accomm- the cool weather comes an increase in lures, as against $6.20/25, $8.50, and compulsory retirement of such teachers should "down tools" for a limited Sergeant of Royal Scots Laid to Rest, modaling 200,000 people at the moment.
from their present schools would in- the number of students may be ex- $9.25/33 on Saturday,
Sergeant Martin J, C. Elliott of the though none of the tunnels had been pecled. In, the hot weather and after
volve hardship and should not be en- period. This Watsons reached a new high for this forced, but at the same time care must
would awaken the Royal Scots, who was found shot dead entirely completed. a.hard day's work it requires much
he with service rifle beside his body at Taxi-Cab Dispute. The Employment enthusiasm to settle down to books-year when 1,700 shares changed hands be taken not to prejudice the employ. Interest
at $11.80. The official summary show- ment of future graduates from
Victorla Barracks carly this Arbitration Tribunal to settle the due the argued, but the enthusiasm in there.
morning, was buried with fuil milltary pute between taxi-drivers and their ed buyers at $11.50, while business done Northcote Training College. After dis- Fishertes Research Station-To-
honours at the Colonial Cemetery, employers has been appointed, Mr D. last week was at $11.25. Other shares cussion of these points the Board ap The mildest counsel was offered Happy Valley, this afternoon, Captain C. K. Hawkins, Labour Oficer, told a night, His Excellency the Governor, Sr reaching new highs for this year were proved the function of four new Arst
Military G. Bennett, Geoffry Northcoles broadcast over ZBW Providents ($5.00) Hongkong Lands,
Chaplain, reporter to-day.
It is reliably learned that the Tr together with Dr G. A. C. Herklots on 1530.25) Chins Lights (old) (58.66) and year classes at the Evening Institute in by Mr R. J. Clark, who suggested meinted.
The funeral procession lett the bunal will comprise Ave members, with emphasised, that they might soft-pedal in their the Colony's new project, the Fisheries Hongkong, Ropes (39.33),
Business in October,
-Military--Hospital-about-0.45-pm-led Mr. EH.-Williams-Crown-Counsel, His Excellency stated that he and Dr there was also good demand ter ses must have taught for more than campaign until they saw the result by a detachment of men from the as Chairman. The other members all Retenrch Station. Outlining the scheme; Hongkong Docks was done at $17, while however, that all entrants to these clas........
two years in an approved Hongkong of present conversations concerning, the Union Jack and carrying Sergeant versity, an employer of labour and a Herkinis werd sharing in a new form Electrics.
Royal Scots. The coffin, draped with be two Professors from Hongkong Uni- school, and have reached the necessary The market closed firm with an un- academie standard, and that failure to the Far East. "Let us hold on," he Elliott's glengarry, belt and elde-arms, representative of the workers them-
pass examination during the course said. "A month will settle it all, one was followed by a large contingent of
was mounted on a gun-carriage which selves. such stations, along the coast of China, abated demand for more shares.
would necessitato the termination of
The Tribunal will hold His first meet. which ia.co-operation will gradually
wish their services.
men of the Regiment way or the other,"
ing early next week. reveal the life histories of the fish
The Pipe Major of the Royal Scots The dispute, which later developed Bourd
Immediate warm approval greeted played o lament between the firing of into a deadlock, arose out of a num Tuck the proposal that a public Inquiry the firing party, a squad of six buglers wages and general working conditions. three volleys, and alier the salute by ber af demands in connection with should be advocated-not, as Mr of the tegiment sounded the "Last The drivers presented their demands
Post" and "Reveille."
to the owners some time in July Just, W. V. Taylor interpolated into the
The late Sergeant Rillot time to Raking, omong other things, for un in- "Why?", but Into the "How?" of the Hongkong with his Regiment about crease of wages from $30 to $35, and three years ago and had many friends, in some cases, from $40 to $45; pay- evacuation,
both in militäry and civil circles. ment of fines by the owners instead
He leaves a widow and a baby girl af by the drivers unless the latter are proportion of such cases
to be ad One spenker's dissatisfaction that, of about two years, both evacuees in guilty of gross negligence; reduction of mitted!
working hours to nine; the Company the whole fold of socki welfare in the while wives were not permitted to Australia. September 2
and not the driver to be responsible Colony,
Lt Col DJ. MeDonkall, Officer Com for unpaid chits unless the driver is that, in one particular Chinese hos return, menfolk were debarred from manding, Royal Scots, Major clearly to blame for such this having pital, the admissions of ddvanced caser Dr Selwyn-Clarke went on to say inquiry.
Public Inquiry Into A.R.P. Evidenco
Talpo feed smash. Three members leaving the Colony if they wished led Harland and Major and Mrs S been signed, as in many cases it is of Beri-Berl and Pellagra and risen Consideration of the question had
previously given in camera by Miss been going on for some time after Mimi Lau, of the Chiap Hub Manu- of the Royal Corps of Signals, one of to a second resolution that the Whitd were among the large number very difficult for the driver to insist from 445 in July to 509 in Augtest.. Of of Royal Scota officers and others pre- on immediate cash payments; payment those admitted, 250 had died in July workers, it is stated. A few days ago factory Co.,' regarding her friendship whom is now in Kowloon Hospital sul Government should be urged to allow sent. There were, represéntatives of of a bonus at the end of the year; and ond 315 ln August despite all possible representations were made by
with Wing-Comur A. IL. S. Steele, fering from internal injuries, miracul those who wished to do so to leave other Regiments. the men, becoming a bit impatient a Ferkha, Director of Air Raid Precau qusly
this during
lusurance of drivers against damages efforts to combat the condition varesty, held meeting during the tions, was read at the first public meet afternoon's heavy squall when the 18 the Colony":
| List of Wreaths lunch hour, and stopped work for *ing to-day of the inquiry into certain cwt Wireless van in which they were
Floral tributes were sent by "Wife and death to the extent of $1,000.
Mr C. A. 5. Russ is representing Governor Leaves. Upon his retirement, AR.F. Iquiry Revelations, matters connected with the architectur-travelling left the Talpo Rosd and short time.
The and Baby" Brigadier J. T. W. Reeve the drivers, and the owners are re the Governor of Hongkong Mr Geoffry There was no trouble whatever, and a branch of the A.R.P. Department crashed 40 feet down a hillside.
revelation that a lender for the and Staff Officers, Hongkong Infantry presented by Mr F. H. Loseby in the Northcote, accompanied by Lady North.
Brigade; The Officer Commanding 2nd aince receipt. of the Government's Miss Lau told the Commission that she
Sigma. Polter, the driver at the manufacture of concrete blocks at 38 finttallon, Royal Scots: Onleers of the negotiations.
cote, left to-day, after bidding farewell answer the men have all returned to first met Wing-Comdr Steele-Perkins
It was also learned that negotiations to a large number of friends who gather- received Infernal Injuries, • work and the altuation is now com- about three years ago when she was n vehicle.
reporter, and that subsequently' they revere shock and multiple bruises of tent, each was 'rejected and one at 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots; Lt Col, and between the Green Island Cement Co.ed at Queen's Pier for the occasion;
Mrs D. J. McDougall; Major 8.EHEL, and their artisan staff, and the pletely normal.
the spine, while Sigma. Lander, who 40 cents accepted was made at the White Captain N. H. Cuthbertson: Cop- Hongkong Tramways, Ltd. and their Practically all sections of the com Food Fesstr. The Dutlable Commo- became very good friends.
was in the back of the van received a resumed inquiry into certain matters tain K. J Campbell: All Ronks, ficad- artisan staff via the Chinese Engineers munity were represented in the assembly. dilles Ordinancé, 1931, has been amend.
Mr W. F. Carman, Managing Director cut on the left arm just above the connected with the Air Raid Pre- Company, RS All Ranks "B" Com- The negotiations relate to a request with buntings and pots of ferna
quarters Company, R.S.; All Hanks "A" Instituto Are proceeding smoothly. The Pier was decorated for the occasion ed, states.n Government Gazette nolice, by the following.provisa to Section 04 of Morsman Hongkong Chiina Limited, elbow, which did not require any cautions architectural branch to-day, phny, ILS.; All Ranks "C" Company: for increase of wages,
L/Cpl Dignan the well which relates to experimentation in the was examined at length on the contract stliches.
swimmer "Provided which his arm obtained from Govern own
water-pole when evidence was given by U Yak- RS.; All Ranks. "D" Company, R.5. Chinese newspaper employees are humour, farmed by the Middlesex production of food. yenst:
ment for building the air raid tunnels, player, who was the other occupant kwal, of the Sang Les Contractors, rant Omcera, and Sergeants, RS: Cor- asking for negotiations to be.por glinent, which Sir Gentry inspected as that this section shall not apply to any lie said that the arrangement was for of the van, was unscathed except for and Cheng Chih-chi and Lam Bat porais, R.S. Mr McCallum, FS; between them and their employers, for soon as he arrived, preceded by a motor- still or other, utensil or to fermenting the Government to bear the cost of shock. erfermented thaterial used by any the equipment and for his firm to re-
Chung. Manager and Sub-Manager Thomsen, R.5.; Mr M. F. Fenwick, RS; Negotiations between the Scaffolders After the inspection, Sir Geoffry and
Mr. C. Hart 1.9. Mr J. 5. R. an Increase in wages and belter work- eyele escort from the Police, The exact time of the accident Is person or fatication authorised by the ceive ten per cent commission. It was
ing conditions.
Lion of food "yönsi.”
40,000 feet of tunnel had been com- 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. about half a mile factory Company,
Lance Corporal and Mrs A. Forrest; sociation for an Increase in wages and B. S. M. and Mrs I. Goodfellow; C. S. This da á tafeguard against the Illegal pleted and that over $3,000,000 had from the Talpo Causeway. The van
boy.. Thanufacture of yeast in Hongkong. been expended since the work started, was being driven in the direction of It was also suggested that blocks 1 Stanford and P. & M. Smith: The Improved working conditions are pro-askets of wax. flowers by a small
Talpo from Hongkong when a terrifio
Pipes and Drums, 2nd Battalion, R.S. ceeding smoothly; and it is expected and girl, representing the refugees in One-Cent Cgreendy-Regulations are
Both Me Carmen und Mr Cheng gust of wind and rain blinded the staining cracies had been put into The Military Band, 2nd Battalion that an agreement will be reached Hongkong. published in, the Government Gazette
sice provide for returns to be made Chik-chi, Manage of the Chiap Hun driver and the van akidded across to the ARP walls bullt ut street RS; All Boxers; 2nd Battalion, Reyni
Accountant-General · by all Manufactory Co. who also gave: evil. the right of the road and erashed 40 corners and on the edges of pave- All Ranks, Forttosa Company, Royal that a meeting balewen then and their powers conferred upon them under the ' Seota: Private Marr. R.S.; Officers and tiations to be opened, and it is learned the military in accordance with the
Safe Makers are applying for neito and any vehicles may be stopped to the
The Hong ence, were asked to produce certain feet before it came to rest.
ments in the Colony, and the Chair Engineers; Junior N.C.O., Royal En- bankers, Handy-changers, leorg Tramways, the China Motor books before the Commission at its
The entire superstructure was torn man of the Commission announced gineers: Warrant Oflcers and Ser. masters will be held next week.
Defence Regulations. Be Cobosay, Hongkong and Yaumail next meeting.
away from the chassis, and Lander, that some of these would be torn geanta Royal Engineers; Sergeants, theeting in the Labour Office on Thurs sections of the Volimeer forces, were The Ratin Warkers Culd had a Troops: In full per kit anur BOKE Ferry Company, and Star Ferry Com-
Public Farewell to 11.5. Members of who was in the rear, of the van with
Royal Signals Mr Simon White: Box day with their masters, and the out on the exercises throughout yes. pady, of basicent copper coins and the pubile, including representatives of little or no possible chance of getting down for testing purposes.
ing Team, Middlesex Regiment Cor-negotiations, it is understood, relate to terday and last night The operations notes in their possession or control, at the different communities, gathered in free, enjoyed fortuitous escape from
full force at the King's Theatre at noon death, being planed under the chassis Manufactory Company were ques- fanks. Middlesex Regiment: Mr E Once inst week between the Birds Headquarters, China Command, last
'The two officials of the Chlap Hua Porals Club, Middlesex Regiment; Ser- a request for an increase in wages, will continue for several days
· regular; intervals,
geants of the Middlesex Regiment; All A meeting was held at the Labour The first return la due 'on to-day to bid farewell to His Excel-
China - Cirinmand Commualque Potter, the driver, was apparently Beptember 1, and weekly returns are fancy the Governor, Sir Geoffry North-struck severely in the cheat by the tioned at length on supplies to the Gingle, and several others.
cote, and Lady Northcote, whose de driving wheel. Dignan was carried to A.R.P. Department and on dinners to follow.
AIP. Inquiry Continues. The terms at which a request for an increase in que;
Nest Workers Quild and their masters night. Eiqued, the following communi» Any other persons not in the above parture, which was to have been to the boltom of the decline and even given by them at two of which balls of reement between the Government wages war discussed.
thrown clear of the wreck.
**All yesterday, w series of successfui' entegory, but who are in possession er day, has been postponed because of a tally.
and Marsman-Hongkong China Ltd, for
·-control", of “one-cent.... coins or notes change in the sailing date of the ship. Potter was found in the vehicle, and Wing-Comdr A. H. Steele-Perkins, the construction of air raid tunnels, with the manning exercises by the Territories. On the night of Septem-». ̈ ̈ ̈
*Kanning: Exercises. The conjunction exerchies were carries out in the New was still conscious when admitted to Director of Air Raid Precautions, were disclosed at the fourth public sit Hongkong totaling $100 or more in value, shot!
Valedictory addresses were delivered Kowloon Hospital When inquiries and Mr D. L. Newbigging, former ting of the Commision inquiring into restrictions were enforced from mid- laed movement by night across the Defence Forces, lighting ber 5-0 a pertiga of the troops prace also make returns as aforesaid.
The observance of this requirement by the Hon. Me J. J. Paterson, repre- were
Hospital, Controlier of Food, were cald to have certain matters connected with the Ar night to sunrise, to-day Ferries were harbous under black-out condition can be enforced under the Defence the Hon. Bir Robert Kotewall, on be- resting quietly.
senting the foreign community, and by 'It was learned that he was been present.
chitectural Branch of the Air Raid nhq affected by the restrictions Inas- Reinforcements will be moved to Kow- Landar and Dignan A Regulatioun, at
half of the Chinese." -
were not admitted to hospital.
Precautions Department, to-day; much as the last launch from each side loon by light to-day, The Chairman stated that Miss Me W: F. Carman, Manager of Mars of the harbour left at 1155 p.m. Instead Maja Mide Control-A Food Control De-
Other troops have taken up defen- partment Hoflication dated June 13. is
His ExceRoncy was presented with a This is the second time, within Hua Company nt, a salary of $209, jangth; on the charges, which his firm been published drawing their attention while various operations aro prae- Mimi Lau, an employee of the Chlap man's was the only witness who gave nt at the usual time of 1.86 s.m. sive positions, on the. Island in which amended by the deletion of "No person blackwood screen, Inscribed with a month that an accldcat has occurred"
evidence, and he was, examined, at A notice to drivers of yohteles has they will remain for the next few days all retail rice whatever at a price eulogistic address in Chinese, while bocasion, beton Scarchight lit. been able to save $0,000. When the end hire or sunnelling bquipment and on the routh side of the Island on Members of dubio may be pre
within the space of six months had made in connection with the purchase to traffle blocks which will be installed and greater than $17 per pleul" and the Lady Northcobe won, the TO- lorry, subalitution of No person shall sell cipient of a judo brooch and a lace cerpen back tom D'Agullan Corps Manager of the Company was just general disbursements He greet the Monday and Tuesday, September and chills dropped during the exercises. rstall any rice whatever at a price table cloth..
Battery from left the toned pa this point, Mr. G.ON.Government had been charged ten per Vehleles may be stopped in areas Any parachutes found should be hand- Capo D'Agullar Road and crashm greater than $20 per picu,”
In his reply to the addresses is down the hillido killing 1/nds. Thron, reorushuntWing Comer sent on their own reperty, but claim where these blocks are installed, and ad- foto, Uie- nearest mullary and
od that this was in accordance with the directions as to how, they. Ere to pro- Thord parachutes, represory-air-borne clienty expressed the hope that a Smith and severely injuring WM. AL Banding Commission would soon be Brown, while severas others received A.RP. objected.
heeed through the blocks may be given attacks carried out to give the garrison formed to make a scientific study of thjuries..
Questioned as to how many tunnels by the Milltary authorities. This will practice in repelling attacks of the this-did÷not:
had been opened in the Colony, Mr be carried out in the form of actesty lyps in Greece and Cratos
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palms, while outside was a guard
Of
the Married Families Club, R.S.; War-
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Clovernor tu éxperiment in the produc disclosed that up, to last month about not known but it occurred between respectively of the Chlap Hua Manu- Mr H. A. W. Millar and Miss Grant Guild and the Scaffolders Masters AB: Lady Northeota were presented with two
this conforms with the recent not. Beations of a top grade of rice at: 120
minde ut
the
that
soon.