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Guild who was sued for alleged SIR FRANCIS ANGLEN ST. GEORGE'S DAY.

arrears of subscriptions stated: that there were but a handful of PASSES THROUGH HONG KONG members of the Guild left in Hong.

ON "MONGOLIA."

DINNER IN HIS HONOUR.

NOCIETY'S BALL. TO BE: REVIVED...

YESTERDAY'S MEETING.

Sir Francis Aglon, formerly

The Ball in connection with St. Inspector-General of the Chinese George'e Society will be revived and Maritime Customs, arrived in Hong held later in the year, it was decid- Kong yesterday on the P. & O. s. at the annual meeting yesterday. "Mongolia" which leaves at nebn suitable project, in which the So to-day.

cloty might take an active part. It

Kong, the remainder (with offi ciala and the funds) having allegedly gone to Canton. Coun- sel alleged that the Guild officials were actuated by purely political motives and had no claim on the particular man in question. It wad pointed out by the Judge that Sir Franels had luncheon withwnw suggested, might be a acheme the Court was powerless unless House and in the evening, a dinner been no succesful at Home.

H.E. the Governor at Government or community singing which had

the constitution of the Guild was was given in his honour at the rest The President, Mr. W. A. Dowley, proved to be illegal. Although dence of Col. Hayley Bell, Commis-presided over the meethay, support- Esioner of Customs for the Kowlooned by the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, the constitution did not include re-Frontier district.

The Hon Mr. 13. W. Bird; the Hon. gulations of a political and sub- Among those present were HE Mr. D. C. Walfe, Mr. R. EL. versive nature. counsel was able the Governor, and H.E. the General, Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Mr. Officer Commanding the Troops p. S. Cassidy, Mr. E. B. C. Hornell, to prove that one of its regula-(Major-General € C. Luard)

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Dr. G. M. Harpton. Mr. L. C. F. of tiona was illegal in that it unlaw- together

Customs Commissioners and Hong Bellamy, Mr. D. E. Peat and Mr. R. fully "fettered, the freedom of Kong residents. Among the Cua

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Proposing the adoption of the re- trade by stipulating (in the toms Commissioners were Mr. F. W case of a dispute between build-Carey from Macao, Mr. R. Fort and accounts. the President Hedgeland from Canton, Mr.referred to a balance a little in ex- ing owner and contractor) that T. A. M. Castle, from Kongmoon gear of last year due to better col- members should not work on the Mr. I. Klubain from Swatow, and lections of entrance fees, and sub- Mr. H. Dawson-Grove from Sam-lacriptione. Members could help unfinished site. 'This, aa His shui, Others present included Mr. such a great deal in sending these Lordship pointed out, made no re-W. b. Law, the Deputy-Commiau direct.

sioner for the Kowloon Frontiar [ference whatever to the merits of District, the Hon. Mr. D. G. M

Deserving Cases, On the debit side, grahts were the dispute and was not con- Bernard, the Hon. Mr. A. O Langless due to the supervision exercised party over the deserving nature of the tingent on the rejection by the and Mr. A. C. Hynes, the

numbering between twenty and aime made by those in need. the positions of the two Armies, building owner of a legal award on thirty, On the fate of Nanking depends arbitration. On these grounds.{ that of Shanghai and if the South-the claim of Guild officials was Whilst justice has ern Army is victorious the peace dismissed.

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and good order of the City and thus been met it remains to be

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the motion that experiênce justi-

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E.A.S.M.A.

PRESIDENT."

Thanks vare due to the Rev. G. T.. Waldegrave and others who had given their, time to the considera- tion of such cases.

The President extended the. thanks of the Soulaty to Mr. D; B. Peat for his work as Hon. Secre-

tary. Mr. Peat was going Home on leave and would be unable to take lover the duties for the coming year. Mr. R. E. Greensmith., to whom they

Hon Treasurer, was also Home on vucation.

Thanke was abg due to the Com-

need

Settlement will be still further en observed that in the course of the COL. HAYLEY BELL ELECTED dangered either by troops flushed case it was explained that the with success or by ʼn disorgan-Court could not be influenced by ised rabble seeking protection. the fact that although the Guild CAPT. LAURENSON LEAVING extended thanks for his work as The news of the success of the was supposed to represent some

' Extremists in the Nationalist 3,000 members there remained

Certain alterations of rules, the party and the replacement of but & handful of the members in question of running the bathing for their hearty co-operation Moderate officials with others of Hong Kong or by the allegation beach during the summer, and the and cheerful help. In conclusion distinct Communist leanings, is that the Guild officials were saing acceptance of the President's re- he would like to refer to the fact signation on leaving the Colony that the Society's principle aim was anything but reassuring in this the funds for a purely political were the matters before an extra-to help deserving cases of

purpose alone. In view of the ordinary meeting of the Ex-among their fellow countrymen and legislation it is proposed to intro-Active Service Men's Association that it was not in regard to social

held yesterday.

functions that it principally con A man, particularly a young duce at Home controlling the en- Rule 3 (f) was altered to allow cerned himself. In this connection; one, believes what he hopes and forcing of the wish of the minor-of a serving member being pro- the President rend from a leading not what he fears. So it was per-ity on the majority in trade mat-posed and seconded by other than article to this effect in the "Hong

Akoar Telegraph.“ haps inevitable that the gather ters. might it not be advisable another serving member.

motion for the deletion of the en-

Officers Elected ing of young men at St. Peter's that some such legislation is in- tire rule was defeated

The following officers were then

·Club in debating optimism and corporated into the local Ordin- Rule 3 (c) was amended to elected: pessimism; should have defeated ances?

allow of visiting members being! President Mr. C. G. Alabaster; admitted to the Club under cer-Vice-President. Col. L. G. Bird; Hon. tain conditions, the liability for Secretary: Mr. R. MacIntyre; Mr. their dues and debts to be on their R. Jardine, Hon. Treasurer; Com- proposers, auch period of visiting mittee. Messrs. L. C. F. Bellamy, vironment, temperament and the

membership to be limited to a S. Cassidy, E. B. C.

W. E. L. Shenton, the Hon. Mr. measure of success which has at- CORONER'S INQUIRY HELD period not exceeding two months E. Lindsell, J. H Ramsay...

in any financial year. YESTERDAY, tended our efforts as to whether

E. D. C Wolfe.. Mesars. E. Cock, Rule 4 was amended to exempt W. J. Eldridge, F. A. Weils, HBL L "the evils which await on man

Yesterday afternoon Mr. R. E. visiting members from the pay-Dowbiggin and T. E. Pearce. exceed his joys" and few would Lindsell, in his capacity as Coronment of the yearly subscription In connection with the celebra- perhaps go the whole way with er, and 2. Jury composed of and entrance fee, but to Detion of St. George's Day, a discus- Voltaire in damning optimism as M. R. Beltrão and F. G. da Luz, subscription as other members.

Messrs. R. F. Clark (foreman), charged the ordinary monthly aton ensued: April 23 was a Satur a passion for saying everything held an inquiry into the death of Regarding the running of the dance had been suggested. It was

William Knight

of bathing beach, it was decided that thought that the celebration ought is well when it is evil." But the Mr.

the pessimist 'discharges a useful the Revenue Department. the rules governing this branch of he something in which

Evidence of discovery of the the, Clbb's activities should be was to have something on not Itroops here could, participate. The function in combating the body was given by Mr. M. J. generally the same as in previous uite such a lavish scale, whether exuberance of youth which might Medina, a member of the Craigen-years.

it was a ball 'not, with a charge otherwise overlook the trials and gower Cricket Club, who said he The resignation of Capt. T. T. of something like $5. WATSON-NASH-On March 14 disappointments to which they visited the Club at about 6 pm.. Laurenson from the Presidency on March 10. When he entered was accepted with regret and the 1927, at Shanghai Winifred, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. must, if they are to succeed be the lavatory he saw the deceased interest he had taken in the work R. H. Nash, of Shanghai, to prepared to submit themselves. in a sitting position with a bullet was referred to. The new Pre-been put forward, including that of Edward Charles, youngest son No good purpose can be served by wound in his head. The man ap- sident elected was Lt. Col. Hayley of Mr. and Mr. H. S. Watsoninstilling into the young ming Deared to be quite dead. In the Bell Highgate, London."

deceased's right hand which was

Mr. & Mrs. H. H.: H. PRIESTLEY,

BIRTHS.

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SCHMUSER-On March 13, 1927, at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. F. Schmuser, a daughter. COOK-On March 8, 1927, at Shanghai, to "Archibald und Frances Cook, a son, Calvin.

MARRIAGE.

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A SATURDAY CAUSERIE.

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fies the latter. Our experience

may differ according to our en-MR. KNIGHT'S DEATH,

ACCIDENT ON STEAMER.

Hornell,

day and it was stated tant a cabaret

After various suggestions had

Community Singing.

ja ̈member for community singing

in which the troops could take part and for a concert preceding a dance, (an amendment in favour of holding

a Ball was carried

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THE AGED POOR.

ST. JOSEPH'S ́HOME FEAST DAY.

To-day-19th March-being St.

Joseph's Day it the feast day of St. Joseph's Home for Aged Poor at Nenu Chi Wan. Kowloon City, unday the cure of The Little Sisters [of the Poor,

that this is the best of all possible resting over the left hand, on the

The President also mentioned that ilong Kong. Saturday, March 19, 1927. Worlds-God in His Heaven, all's lap, witness saw a revolver. I right with the world. It is grati- called to Mr. Razack who was in was lightly clutched. Witness

In letter had been received from the Cathedral authorities asking if the fying to note that the leaders for the Club to telephone the police

While working cargo on board a

Society would care to hold a special' optimism dissociated themselves and stood by the lavatory door Japanese ship in harbour yesterday Church relvice on a Sunday near with this ultra-optimism. The until Sergt. Rozeskwy arrived. coolib accidentally fall into the St. George's Day and it was decided: In spite of repeated "victories," leaders for pessimism also, de to the position of the body, and head and feet. He was taken to

The Sergeant corroborated as hold. He received injuries to his to hold such a service on April 24. it was difficult to estimate the clined to defend the pessimistsalg it was quite cold when he hospital. military skill of the Southerners' who think that "everybody is as touched it. Witness took the re Expeditionary Force so long as nasty as themselves and there-volver from the deceased's right hand. On breaking the weapon. their progress.

was due to the fore hate them for it." They cer- the withess found four chambers

On March 5 while the ship was duplicity and rapacity of so-called thinly succeeded in drawing a very contained live bullets while the harbour, the accountant of the

8. "Leungkwong" entrutzed a ser Northern Allies whose allegiance black picture of the world and it fifth had an empty shell in it. The vent with 907 to buy provisions for could be bought for a grent is difficult to gainsay that the barrel showed that the revolver th ship, and the man absconded with.

had been recently fired. Attached the money. enough monetary consideration. who breathes must suffer and he to the deceased's belt witness The Cantonese successes this who thinks"must mourn." But found a holster into which the A search of de- week, however, are in a different where the cleavage, of opinion revolver fitted.

The Little Sisters will be pleased ceased's pockets revealed three: category. They have met forces turned against the cause they so letters. The body was removed revolver ut very close range. In to receive visitors from 3-6 p.m. and under General Cheng. Chung-tang, "optimistically" espoused for the in the ambulance to the Govern witness's opinion the shot could show them the Home.

At 8 p.m. His Lordship: Bishop \ not have been fired outside a Chang Tso-lin's right hand man, purpose of the debate was in the ment mortuary.. and although neither body has yet concluding line "and he alone is deposed that deceased came at ably fired within six inches of the

The No. 2 Bar Boy at the Club range of two feet. Itas prob-Valtorta will give Benediction,

At 4 nm. & special dinner will met at full strength, the South-blest who ne'er was born." Al-1.45 pm, and after writing some head. The bullet lacerated the be served, to the inmates and visi erners have emerged victorious though "so sad and careful" it was thing on a sheet of bar chit paper, brain and then struck the top of tors who wish to wait on them are Gift of tobacco. cakes. sweets. from minor engagements on all difficult for them to deny that asked witness for three club en- the skull where it lodged. Death

velopes. In one of these deceased must have been instantaneous, and other good things will be ap- sectors. They are now concen- they'd rather be alive than not." put the chit he had written, and due to shock and laceration of the preciated. and it would contribute trating on Nanking in such force After all, the world is a looking in the other two he put two let brain, caused by the shot. The much more pleasure in the giving if that requests have been despatch glass and gives back to every man ters which he produced from his wound could have been seif-benefactorn, would take the articles

After addressing all inflicted.

to the Home and there Join the ed to the Northern warlords for the reflection of his own

face. pocket,

three envelopes, deceased returned Mr. Phillip Knight, the deceas-group of distributors.. reinforcements, and it is for this Frown at it and it will in turn them to his pocket, drank a full ed's brother, gave evidence of purpose that the Shanghai garri- look sourly on you; laugh at it brandy and water and then identification of the body and said: son has been drastically reduced and with it, and it is a jolly, kind went towards the lavatory A deceased had been a bit depress long time after the deceased haded lately but did not give any in and that there has been consider companion

left the Club, (as witness dication that he contemplated The Yaufableclog-maker who able troop movements" from

thought), at 2.30 pm, he heard a suicide. There was no doubt, wae charged with receiving stolen Shanghai. The foresight of theExcept by emergency regula. "bang" coming from the direction however, from one of the letters goods, to wit, 100 pieces of leather of the lavatory. but concluding found on the body and addressed belonging to a Portland Street British Government in despatch-tigns auch as those Gazetted a few that it was a motor car tyre burst-to witness, that the deceased had leather goods shop was again be- ing a force sufficient for con-weeks ago, the local Ordinances ing in the road the witness did intended taking this drastic step fore Major Willson yesterday tingencies has already been vin- do not provide for action in re not give the matter further unknown to his relations: Wit afternoon when he was discharged dicated in the moral effect of the spcct of Guilds unless such Guilds Dr. Patterson gave evidence of view of the fact that deceased had guilty knowledge, Accused's

thought t

knees could not understand this in on the ground that he did not have

presence of the Defence Force on or Societies are proved illegal holding the post mortem examine appeared brighter when witness statement was that the man who armed Northern bands. How When the case of the Kwong Yee tion. There was a bullet wound saw him last, two days before his sold the leather was well known to him for a long time in a busi- much greater that need may Tong (Bricklayers' Guild of Hong hove the ear it was surrounded After a short consultation the mess way, so that it could not be

on the right side of the head, just deathA suon" be la easily to be realised Kong) came before Mr. Justice by coloured ring the singe jury returned a verdict of suicide, said he had bought the goods hap from a survey of the map aid of Wood, counsel for a member of the usually caused by the fring of a while of unsound mind."

bazardly from a stranger,

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