WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1950.
CABLE ADVERSE
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Mark Harekata, MERCURY MOTOR CAR DEAL CIEL
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HONGKONG.
OFFICIALS HONOURED.
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MAIN BRANCH & Bo
ROBINSON Route'
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WEST PUNCE BREJCK 1645
WELL SHOP
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
ALLEGED BREACH OF "
CONTRACTI
PHOSPHATE OF LIME SOLD.
VESSEL PIRATED.
YOUR PERSONS KILLED.
CREW AND PAŠSENGERS KOREED:"
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
THE CHINA MAIL.
YAUMATI TRAGEDY.
LATE LANCE SEEGT. GARDINER.
FINITAL YESTERDAY,
The remains of the late Lance Sergeant R. C. Gardiner, of the Hongkong Police Force, who met his Woczow, Dec. 26.
death in tragic circumstances at The Tin Cheong," a motor vessel Yaumati on Monday night, were belonging to Banker & Co., which laid to rest at the Protestant Ceme left Wuchow yesterday morning attery. Happy Valley, yesterday even daylight for Nanning, was captured |ing...
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about 9 am,, when off Lung Yuen, The coffin was brought over from by pirates who were among the the Kowloon mortuary by steam passengers. Three Chinese guards launch and transferred to a gu and a boy, a member of the ship's | carriage at Observation Pier, where crew, were killed.
the procession was formed in the When they had taken possession | following order *-- of the vessel, the pirates proceeded Band of the Wiltshire Regiment play-suctions to sell by Pable Auction, THE Undersigned have proved In- to rob all on board. Passengers and ing Chopin's "Funeral March"; the crew alike had their money, valu-gun-carriage drawn by eight Lance ables, and clothing taken from them. Sergeants of the Police Force L "He had laid quite bare his line of
The pirates then ran the boat into mediatey behind the gun carriage
·action, (continued Mr. Hallifax); he
the bank and disappeared.
walked the other Lance Sergeants, hoped that gathering would accept
General Li Yu Hon, late Civil who were followed by Mr. P. P. J. it as an acquittal of the charge of
CSP Mr.) A suit of the China Overseas Governor of Cacton, went to Shin- Wodehouse, CIE unfairness, in the same way that Trading Company, Ltd., against Yanbing with his family on the 24. inst. H. Hing, D.S.P., Chief Police In-
On Christmas Day the Samshin spector "Kerr, individuals had already accepted it. Fat & Company, 36, Bonham Strand Commissioner of Customs, Mr. There was no trick in it; he had 20 East, for $874.40 for damages Seyerdall, accompanied by his wife, trick in the management of his office sustained by an alleged breach of paid a visit to the Commissioner at
Laughter.)He was grateful for contract, was heard in the Summary
Court this morning by the Puisne Wachow Judge, Mr. Justice Wood. It was claimed that the defendants failed to
a good many things to Sir Henry May and remembered one thing Sir Heary told him on arrival: Don't try bluff in the conduct of your office You will be seen through every time-(Laughter.) He would not if he could; his endeavour had been to
and get the confidence of those with whom he had to deal, and to do that he must get into much closer touch with a large proportion of that half million to which reference had been
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made much more than half of
Detective
Inspector Marison, Police Inspectors
Chief O'Sullivan, Gerrard, Garrod, Grant, Appleton, Kent, Moore, Burchill, Earner, Jackson, Paterson, Colliford, Gordon. Caygill, Ogg. Murphy, Spear, Mohinder Singh, Cockle, Nabob Khan, European Revenue Officers,
Indian and Chinese members of the Force. The general public brought up the rear.
take delivery of twenty tons of MAJOR-GENERAL VENTRIS. European Jail Warders, and the
phosphate of lime, which they bad ordered in a contract entered into with the plaintiffs,
11 FAREWELL PARADE.
- PRESENTATION OF DECORATIONS.
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The coffin was met at the cemetery gate by the Rev. V. HL. Copley Moyle who led the procession to the grave where he read a very impressive burial service. The coffin was borne to the grave on the upper part of the
colleagues
Mr. Blake appeared for the plain- Witnesses for the plaintiffs testified tiffs; Mr. Mason for the defendants. that they had bought the phosphate of time from the Chief Officer of the ship on which it had arrived, and whom had not yet got the father. that the goods consisted of sweepings witnessed on the Maray Parade cemetery, by six of the deceased's
from the vessel. The price and-mother" idea and perhaps looked paid was $45 a ton. This was in upon him still as an official enemy. July.. On July 10 the contract for In conclusion. Mr. Halifax said be the sale to the defendants was signed, was deeply sensible of the honour and on July 11 the phosphate of lime that the Chinese community had paid the officials and the Government ser- was removed to a godown. Defend vice in general in extending that ants bad been shown a sample of the invitation. Just to justify his position as Secretary for Chinese Affairs be would use his "short game to the extent of two words: "Isot Kim" (au recor) and "Yam Sing" (drink up your wine.)-(Applause).
offer from $200 to $300. Flaintiffs had refused the offer. The phosphate of lime had been sold to another firm by private arrangement.
Royal Garrison Artillery, 50 strong; Royal Engineers, 20 strong; and 2nd Batta. Duke of Edinburgh's Wiltshire Regiment, 350.
December 31, 1920, at 10.30 am at their Sale Room, No. & DE VK Boan, Corner of
Ios Hou Street,
Two Large American Safes, (Combination)
One Large Safe, (Chibb Lock) Two small Safes.
Terms :-Cash.
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Auctioneers,
Hongkong, December 29, 1990.
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4.
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All broken, shafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the GodownE where they will be eramined on on January 4th at 10 am. by the Company's Surveyors Messrs God- dard & Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by
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A very impressive ceremony was ground yesterday when a farewell parade tras held in honour of Major-
After the coffin had been lowered THE Steamship General F. Ventris, CB, who retires into the grave, it was filled by shortly after having been in co-embers of the Force.
A large number of wreaths were having arrived. Consignees of Cargo
informed that
Goodr mand of the troops in China for the.
The placed on the grave, including those are
being landed at past five and a half years. goods; but had not inspected the parade was also made the occasion from the following:-No. 2 Police Are goods at the godown before the for the presentation, by the General, Station, Sergeants Mess, Central into the Hazardous and/or extra- Station, Water Folice Station de hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong signing of the contract. Defendants of war and other decorations to bad asked for more time in which to number of officers, NCOs, and men ceased's comrades of the YaumatiKowloon Wharf & Godown Co., take delivery, and then had offered! The parade mastered under Major Police Mess, Central Sanitary Depart Ltd, Kowloon, whence delivery may to pay compensation, increasing the Law as follows
ment, The Indian Police, European be obtained. Revenue Officers, the Staff of Victoria THE BON, MR. HO TOOK
Gach, Sub-Inspectors and Sergeants The Hos. Mr. Ho Fook in proposing
of Central Police Station, Sergeants the health of Our Other Guests,"
Mess, Wiltshire Regiment, Ser said: Your Excellency and gentle-
The General Salute was given on geants of Water Police, Chinese men, Almost exactly ten' months?
the arrival of General Yentris and detectives, Inspector. Ng Muk and ago, in this hotel, in this very hall,
Staff. The General then proceeded all Chinese constables, Naval Yard and on an occasion similar in we thank you very much for to inspect each unit in turn. After Police, Mr. G. N. Orme, Mr. N. L character to that" of this evening, I having given us the opportunity wards a hollow square was formed in Smith, Chief Inspector and Mrs. Detective Inspector had to perform a task in no way of being present to meet so many the middle of the parade ground, Kerr, Chief different from the duty now assigned prominent members of the Chinese from the centre of which Major Murison, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, to me. Such a function can repeat community and do honour to our General Ventris distributed decora. Inspector and Mrs. Purden, Inspec itself as often as circumstances call distinguished colleagues, Mr Fletchertions. In a few words of farewell he tor Grant, Inspector and Mrs. O'Sul for it, without in any way losing the and Mr Hallifax. It is a pleasure to congratulated the Royal Gar. Livan, Inspector and Mrs. Earner, keen edge of the pleasure which it all of us to be presect on these rison Artillery on the fine work Inspector Gordon, Inspector and imparts; but a speech on the same occasions and to testify in that way, they had done during the war, Mrs. Appleton, Inspector and Mrs. theme, to be delivered by the as Mr Ho Fook bas said, to the unity The safety of the port had very Moore, Inspector and Mrs. Garrod same person, whose power of of the people of Hongkong in General largely depended on their efficiency and family, Inspector and Mrs. inventiveness, "like mine, is undere-Chinese and Europeans. I feel sure and the manner in which they had Caygill, Inspector Cockle, Inspector loped, cannot stand the same re-that the sentiments of mutual esteem carried out their duties. He also: Gerrard, Sergeant McLellan, Sub- curring process. (Laughter.) Hav-are those which animate us on occa-expressed bis appreciation of the Inspector and Mrs. McKay, Mr. and ing this in mind, I at first declined sions of this kind. Speaking for my-high order of efficiency always main. Mrs. Geo. W. Kynoch, Mr. and Mrs. to undertake the job, but our worthy self and the Government, I should like tained in the Engineer units and Millington, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Clark, Chairman would not let me off. I to emphasise a remark of Mr Flet-mentioned that thoroughness in this; and Mr. E. T. W. Slay, then thought of making my old cher's with regard to the duty of the branch of the service was invaluable speech serve again, but a kind friend Chinese towards the Government to the composite force of a garrison reminded me that, though human I have been associated with Governor army in the field. Addressing memory might be short, the news ment for a good many years, and I the Wilts, General Ventris said be paper-files would make inconvenient regret to say that I find that criticism had, and always would have, a warm witnesses (Laughter.) Thatfriend-in the West generally starts from spot in his heart for them. When ly reminder dissipated my last hope. the assumption that the Government he mobilised he was sent to the And so I am now standing before has always got some ulterior motive, delightini county of Wiltshire. He you without anything new or in-and that it is a motive that would hoped the regiment would have al teresting to say. But fortunately probably not bear investigation. I pleasant stay in Hongkong, and that for me I have still one idea, have not found that amongst the when they were transferred to India one sentiment left-a sentiment Chinese. I have always found that they would have a pleasant station. which, though as old as this Colony they regard us as, possibly, rather a The General distributed medals to itself, will assuredly commend stupid people, but as a people who the following, shaking hands with itself to you all. It is the sentiment really codeavour to do their best, each recipient ---- that gatherings of this nature in and a people whom it had pleased Major Timmis (Wiltshire Regi which the East and the West join Providence to put in control ment), the MC., for distinguished. hands, as it were, in a spirit of good I am very glad that the Chinese conduct in the first battle of fellowship, must do incalculable good should have that feeling, and as they between October 18 and 24, 1914- to the Colaay (Applause.) And have that feeling it means that their
Major G. N. Humphries, R.A.S.C.- their value is greatly enhanced, as on comments and criticisms are helpful. The D.5.0. this occasion, by the gracious pre- After all that is the one excuse for Captain H. S. Mills, A.ES, The sence of our revered Governor-comment and criticism. I think that (Applause.On the last occasion if you refer to the remarks I made I alluded to, His Excellency did as a ten months ago you will probably similar honour, which testifies to the find there everything which I ought interest b# takes in our welfare. to say on this occasion, and I shall Needless to say, the hosts of this not detain you further, but merely evening highly appreciate, as "must express, on behalf of my fellow do the whole Chinese community guests, thanks for your hospitality and they are no less appreciative of and our appreciation of the opport the compliment' which the other unity which you have given us to distinguished guests have paid us by meet you--(Applause.) participating in this function- (Applause.)-I am not going to tell each of them what a fine fellow he
MR. JUSTICE GOMFERTZ. Mr. Justice Gompertz, said Your Excellency, Mr. Chairman and is. (Laughter.)It is unnecessary all our kind hosts,-I may say that All that I am going to do is to thank when I accepted your very kind them on behalf of my fellow-hosts invitation to attend here tonight, I and myself for their presence, and to did not expect I would have to get assure them of our high esteem and up and make a speech. I am but regard (Applause.) With these one of the other guests, one of the few minteresting but sincere re- also rans." But it is a very pleasant marks, I will can upon my com task that I should ask you to drink patriots to drink to the health of our the health of our genial Chairman. other guests, asssociating with the His native language is Chinese, toast the name of Sir Reginald and he must, therefore, speak it Stubbs, who by his rare qualities has better than he does English, but I for already won the admiration of the one find it difficult to believe that he whole community.--(Applause),
EL. E. THE GOVERNOR
can speak any language better than he does our own. I do not want to His Excelicacy the Governor said: weary you with Jong iteration. As Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen, a sage told us long ago The Queen's think that, on the occasion to which Road from end to end is paved with Mr. Ho Fook has so eloquently good intentions." (Laughter.) But alladed, I must have responded on on behalf of your guests to-night, our behalf of the other guests, and I feel kind hosts,. I ask you, and I ask my quite sure that I said then the appro- fellow guests to join with you in priate things to say, and that if I toasting Mr. Lau Chu-pak Ap. were to repeat them I should, as Mr. plsuse).
Ho Fook said, be convicted by the
files of the local Prém of repeating
myacht, # thing which I should be. very sorry to do, and I am sure you
""""BILIOUS HEADACHE,
would be sorry too-Laughter AL that is needed is to correct the
will, therefore, only say, on "behalf of my fellow quests, that
Moses and the headache die sppened. Taza - Chamberlain's Tablets sad you will soon be as well as evo
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Hongkong, December 28 1990.-
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
8. S. "WEST ISLIP" from SAN FRANCISCO
THE Steamship
"WEST ISLIP." hoving arrived from San Francisco via ports on December 29th, 1920, Con- signees are hereby notified that their
cargo is being landed at their risk foto
the hazardous and for extra-hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- loon Wharf & Godown Co, Ltd. COTSMEN are reminded that the Kowloon, and stored at Consignees
List of Subscriptions to the above risic MBE
CLOSES 31st instant and any who QMS. S. G. Smith, RE-MBE. intend to subscribe are requested to The following decorations were send in their subscriptions on or before also banded to N.CO.'s and men of that date to either of the undersigned the Wiltshire Battalion
Bandmaster J. W. Easton Long Service and Good Conduct.
Sergt. T., Reeves-Meritorious Service Medal, and 1914-15 Star.
Sergt. C. Scudamore. Territorial Force Efficiency Medal"
Sergt. W. C. Woodward.-1914-15 Star.
Pte. T. J. Orr-1914 Star. A/S/Sgt. C Beard.-1914 Star. L/CpLT. J. Rogers.-1914-15 Star Pte.S.J. Woodward.-1914-15 Star. L/Cpl. R. G. Harris-1914-15 Star. Sergt. F. C. Grace-1914-15 Star. Pte. A. J. Huntley-1914-15 Star. Pte. W. Andrew-1914-15 Star. Pte. W. A. Tanner-1914-15.Star. Pte. C Joyce-1914-15 Star. Pte. E. Lane-1914-15 Star. Pte. G. Fenfold-1914-15 Star. L/CpLF. B. Trivett.-1914-15 Star. Pte: E. Perritt-1914-15 Star. Pte. EL Read.-1914-15 Star. L/CPL C. Cowley.-1914-15 Star. L/Cpl. F. W. Hawkins--1914.15 Star.
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Pte G. Eims-1914.15 Star. Pte. P. G. Chown.-1914-15 Star. Pte. W.-J. Dyke 1914-15 Star. Pte. C. Brookes 1914-15 Star. Pte. E. Whittaker -1914-15 Star. The record of Bandmaster Easton was rend on the ground. It stated that, he enlisted at the age of 14 in the Northumberland-Fusillers, an May 11,1901 "He was on Warrant officer, class L on Janua 1913, and appointed Bandr the Second Battalion of the Wi Reziment.
JOHN JOHNSTONE, President, HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S
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