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"WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1926.

PEAK "FAIRIES" SAIKUNG” ROBBERY

ANNUAL PRIZE GIVING AT

SCHOOL

Y.M.C.A.

NOTES.

CONTRADICTIONS. BY INDIAN

GUARDS.

POPULAR SOCIAL FOR SERVICES.

LADY ELEMENTI'S. PRAISE, JUDGE CENSURES WITNESS.

PLANS FOR XMAŠ.

THE CHINA MAILA

WILFUL DAMAGE.

A QUESTION OF HOW MUCH.

SHIP'S OFFICER FINDD...

2

KOWLOON THEFT.

STIFF SENTENCE FOR

„SNATCHER,

LADY WHO GAVE CHASE.

The third bag-snatching epleode to occur within forty-eight hours. had its sequel at the Central Magistracy this morning when a Chinese was charged before Mr. Schofield with snatching a hand- bag from Mrs, Butler, of Gun- thorne, Kimberley Road, Kow- loon, when that lady was walking down Des Voeux Road, Central, yesterday evening.

Complainant said that the bag contained $202, She immediate- ly gave chase and the man was caught a few yards down the road'; by a Chinese who came to her rescue.

In reply to the Magistrate, de- fendant said that he had nothing

say.

At the resumed hearing this Speaking of her schooldays,

A merry Christmas, and good luck

A loss of temper, following prior to distributing, the prizes morning of the case against five in the New Year to all Y.M.C.A. allegations of the theft of a gold at the Peak School to-day (held Chinese charged with complicity members. How often ong, hears in ring and $80 at a house in Lynd- in the Peak Club), Lady Clementin robbery abourd the 3.3. Hong Kong the cry. "it is not like thurat Terrace in the early hours said that she and her school Saikung" and the murder of an Christmas out here! It is better, of this morning, had its sequel at mates only thought of the work Indian guard, a Chinese elder of we think, for first of all thers is the the Central Magistracy later in they did themselves without the Tan Wa Wan village gave delightful ellmate at this time of the day when Alfred Lewis thinking of the teachers" part. evidence as to five men calling at the year, and the there by the Y. Clark, a junior officer on the s.s. After what she had seen this bis store and leaving three rifles. The members have issued invita-President Jefferson was charg- morning, she now realised that Witness was unable to identify tions to friends in the Services, and ed before Mr. R. E. Lindsell with the teachers had a great deal any of the prisoners but stated is certain that there will be causing wilful damage to a Hall more to do with the result than that his eyesight was very bad large gatherng at the spacial mid- stand,, mirror and two punes of was supposed

his eyes having been damaged by day Christmas dinner on Saturday, window glass the property the Lady Clement remarked that a dynamite blast some years ago, which will be followed by a soccer Russian occupant or the house. the Peak School must have "had

As an example of his defective match against H.M.S. "Hawkins."

Complainant said, the damage a fairy to assist them as they vision, witness said that he couldnnd a hockey match against H.M. done amounted to $50. made such wonderful fairy frocks not see counsel's table (in the sub. L.0. These matches will start

Asked by his Worship whether for the display.

court) at all clearly.

as 3.15, and we are very grateful he admitted the charge, defen- "Extraordinarily Well" Mr. H. S. Lo (counsel for the to the H.K. Hockey Club, and thedant said that it was true, but he Here it may be mentioned that defence) said that witness, e-Kowloon F.C. for so kindly lending did not know how the complain-to the "fairy in question, who cording to evidence given pres the grounds.

Later on, after ant had arrived at the amount, takes such interest in the Peak viously, appeared to have noticed ten, there will be Billiards and ping- His Worship: How is the dam School, is Mrs. J. A. E. Bullock, what the five men in question pour tournaments hold, supper bu-Be assessed ? who did a great deal towards were carrying alt right even if being served from 7.30-8.00,

The sergeant who arrested the 'making the School's display a could not see their features.

Friends in the Army and Naty defendant said that the things therough success.

His Lordship interrupted and are asked to accept an open invita.were "smashed to atoms." Parents and friends turned up remarked that in his own case hesion to the concert starting at 3.30

fendant had used a poker. in large numbers as did other could

see certain rifies clearly Refreshments are provided,

His Worship: Surely $50 is ex-. Perk residents.

which were in the court as ex-On Sunday, the Secretary will cessive? That is what the lady Lady Clement was accom-hibits but he could not see the

says. I shoulud put it at $15. panied by Miss Williams and the

His Worship What was it all Misses Clementi. Mr. B. Ralphs,

about?—The defendant says that. Inspector of English Schools,

they would not let him out and read the report and thanked Lady One of the Indian, guards, who

that he lost a ring and $30. He Clement for giving away the was aboard the launch at the

was not intoxicated when he ar-

was perfectly sober.

speak at the Quiet Hour in

the

features of Mr. Gordon Leask Lounge at 9:16 p.m. on the subject

solicitor instructing counsel). at the Christmas mess ge.

Boxing Day Tramp Boxing Day, Monday, Dec. 27th

Thrown Overboard.

De-

His Worship sent the man to jail for six months with hard la- bour and ordered him, to receive twelve strokes with the birch.

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SEPOY CHARGED

T

Sepoy Pola Ram, of the 6/2′′ Punjab Regt., appeared at the. Criminal Sessions this morning charged with the attempted mur- der of an Indian officer in the same regiment.

prizes. He said that the school time of the attack gave evidence. A members cannot go to Fanling, rived at the station, in fact; he have been made with a hatchet at ]

ity

The alleged attack is stated to

the Punjabig' quarters in Novem- ber.

After the prisoner had been charged and pleaded not guilty a adjourned until this afternoon.

wing to various handicaps, or even had done extraordinarily well stating that he was standing the Kowloon Golf Club, so why The display had been very, very with his buck to the stairs lead-sot join in the proposed trump up!

His Worship. Why did you do. good. That the children had beaning to the bridge when he Way

the Lion Rock? The scenery is well taught in their drawing was seized from behind and thrown gorgeous, and tifin free on arrival unother room. I was going out jury was empanelled and the case ·

Defendant: I was ushered into evident from the lovely pro overboard,

Friends are when I found my dragon ring grammes they turned out. "The Asked whether he could iden-Members please note.

also invited... wonderful show provided was atify any of the prisoners, witnessi

There is always, as a last resort,]

and the balance of my money had credit to the staff.

said that he could not. Just be- fore he was thrown overboard hehe Library, replete with all the gone. I naturally inquired about

it, but they ridiculed my ques-was the sum she had been told to at the opportune moment.. Last Thursday, the Y.M.C.A. mat seeing it on my finger.

*

Mr. A. E. Wood, Director offcaught a glimpse of five men with istmas numbers, that have arrive tions. The girl, however, admits assess the damage at.

A Fine Display. Education was an interested revolvers behind him. He could spectator. "Among others noticed not recognise them. present were Prof. L. Forster of

H.

the

that $50 is a fair amount..

The complainant said that $50

His Worship: Can the com- Another Indian guard was call-

it Waterloo. It possess many plainant produce any evidence to the University, the Rev. ed and gave contradictory, state-dvantages, but one thing that it

support her claim for the amount Copley Moyle (Chaplain of St. ments of what had happened, id not posses last Thursday was of the damage I cannot believe John's Cathedral and the Peak stating that he had his rifle with utcient accommodation for Church), the Rev. W. T. Feather. hire when attacked and that he members of the Services who avait- stone (headmaster of the held on to it until he was struck themselves of the invitation to Diocesan Boys' School), Mr. and rendered insensible. He drop the Social given in their honour. E. B. C. Hernell (hon, secretary ped to the ground and jumped Nevertheless, the evening proved a of the Peak Residents Associaverboard when he saw the policere successs, thanks to the work!

Paunch.".. tion) and Mrs. Hornell

of the Social Committee who had

Before the actual distribution). Witness was censured by Hisrafiged a very good programme, of prizes, the children acquitted Lordship who told him to think which included items by some of themselves well in a fine display before he spoke and not to speakable performance by members

he guests, and also a very credit- that bore the hall mark of sym- before he thought. Witness must pathetic training.

not use his imagination. He had M.S. "Hermes" band, which was

are given below, each of the several times.

19.

Sir Alan Cobham was out-flown

of the

The programme and prize list already contradicted himself deservedly excnred happy youngsters being greeted Half way through the exauir, when the Flying Y took to their wings" last Saturday. There are with applause on receiving their ation of this witness, Mr. Dyer prizes at the hands of Lady Ball said that he did not think it more ways than by aeroplane

worth while to proceed any fur-ying round Hong Kong, as Clementi.

ther with hira.

Y.M.C.A. know!. All that is needed The case is proceeding.

is motorcycle, or even a Morgani [At yesterday afternoon's might do. It is also imperative to hearing, counsel for the defence have enough to pay for your tea! "The report for the year 1926 of Suggested to a witness that the T-hight the Y.M.C.A. billiards from H.M.S. deceased Indian guard had been eam play a team the Headmistress (Mrs. Faccidentally killed by the other Tamar,"

Et 8.30 p.m.-Com- Stark) was presented as follows: guards in the course of a struggle tributed.

Attendance. The School year with the robbers.]

ANNUAL REPORT.

:

'began on Jan. 4 with 52 pupils

and closed on Dec. 23 with 54

pupils.

Health-Many children have

been kept away from School, from Daphne Macready. Robin Hender. time to time, with induenza colds, son, Catherine Sherry, Charlotte One case of infectious disease was Sanger, Hugh Featherstone, Anne notified-chicken-pox. The School Marcel, Paul Hofstede,

Amy Hofstede; Anne Forster, Pauline Gray for General Proficiency...

TESS

·9)

AT QUEEN'S.

FAMOUS THOMAS HARDY'S STORY.

BEAUTIFUL ENGLAND.

was thoroughly disinfected and no

Although not quite what one other case occurred. Dr. Minett

might have expected, with its medically examined the children Class 9-Elaine Conant, Betty modern getting and happy ending. Noll, Hele Torster, Janes Dallin, the film version of Thomas Hardy's Stuff Miss Peck, acting Head-Margaret red, David Wallace, famous novel "Teas of the mistress, gave over charge to David Crook, Malloch Stark, D'Urbervilles, yet makes an excel- Mrs. Stark, former Headmistress, Richard Cassidy, Harold Conant, fent movie play, with some splendid Freddie Rodgers. Creswell jacting and more than "one tensely

with good results.

on Jan. 7. Mrs. Lambert joined Clementi for General Proficiency, dramatic situation. The mere fact the staff on Jan. 5. Miss Birt went on leave on Feb. 8. Miss Class Prize 1st; Shiona Mac- tional imprint and was produced by Class 8-Margaret Forster, that the picture has the First Na- Peck resigned and went Home on kichan, Class Prize 2nd and Marshal Nellan would alëne guar- March 24. On April 26 Miss Buckwell joined the staff.

Drawing certificate; Robert. Rod-antee its merit, but the farther Work. Twelve children were

gers, Class Prize 3rd; Edward fact that the leading roles are filled presented in June for the Royal Lindsell, General Improvement. Conrad Nagel (as Angel Clare) und Rodgers, Class Prize 4th; Helen by Blanghe Sweet (au tess). Drawing Society's preparatory Bobby Yates, General Improve Stuart Holmes (as Alec D'Urber- examination. Ten out of the; twelve passed, four of whom got

merit.

ville) puts in the front rank of the honours.

Class 7-Nancy Hornell, Class season's productions. The story is The class work and examina- certificate; Heather Hance, Clasting here does it not belong to the Prize 1st and Honours, Drawing too well known to need recaptulat- tion work in all subjects have Prize 2nd and Drawing certi-literature of all time?-but men- been satisfactorily done through-ate; Betty Conant, Conduction must be made of the fact that out the year,

The children gave a Display of Barbara Hance, Drawing certiflmed in the actual Wessex coun- Prize and Drawing certificate; the outdoor settings have all been ainging, dancing and recitation in the Peak Club during the Easter

[ficate.

try of the story. Thus the picture 'as :-Muriel Gubbay, Class in specially attractive for British term and it was greatly enjoyed p

by all who saw it. We were to prize 1st and Special cinema-goers inasmuch as it shows

have given the same display again Lane. on July 22 in aid of charity, but Honours Drawing certificate ing Stonehenge in the early morn- the bad rain storm and typhoon and Special Prize for Scripture; mg. forced us to postpone it. Mean- Mary Chesterton, Class Prize 3rd and smoky, is welcome too.

A glimpse of London; grey} while the money gathered by the and Drawing certificate; Edward Besides "Tess of the Urbervilles," children was handed over to Mr. Bullock, General Improvement the programme at the Queen's Copley Moyle who sent it home and Honours Drawing certificate; Theatre to-day offers several other for the upkeep of a cripple child. Morley Horder, Drawing certi interesting items, the first of which Those who bought tickets for fente; Joyca Kearney, Honours (at 5.10, and 3.20 p.m. only) is an that display have been asked to Drawing certificate. come to this one instead. The

for Neatness; Marion some delightful glimpses of old Clase Prize 2nd, England, not the least striking be-

children have also worked for

charity in the M.C.L. Club held, THE PROGRAMME.

at the Mount from May to

September.

excellent violin solo "La Ronde de Latin by an accomplished per former in the person, of Mr. Conrado de la Cruz, who is the com-

The programme of entertain. poser of the "Empress of Australia

I would like totke this oppor- ment pwvided by the students March" played by the Queen's

tunity of thanking all the staff comprised

for their willing help and co- operation throughout the year »

PRIZE LIST.

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Orchestra as an overture. The Play. La Belle au Bois Dorother items Area Gaumont ment, with dance Tableau. graphic depicting news events in Song."Ten Little Nigger mall week, and a Prizma-Colour Boys" and ""The Elf and the film-quite one of the best yét Dormouse."

Dance-Irish Jig. Songs, etc.Tinios Dance; Class 10: George Cardwell, Spinning Tips: Playmates.

The prize list was as follows:---

Peter Cornaby, Robin Hall

Recitation, etc. From

George Plerey, Peggy Lambert, summer Night's Dream Joan Bloomfield, Jean Blackwell,

Song Tableau-Xm18s Tree

screened shoying the manifold beauties of Torquay. This pro- gramme will be submitted for the last time this evening, the picture for to-morrow being The' Man on the Box" with Syd Chaplin in the leading role.

His Worship (to-defendant): You are fined $10 and in addition to that, you will pay the com- plainant for the damage. Can you and the money?

Defendant replied that he could.

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