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TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1928.

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HOME TUITION.

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In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal. Individual care and attention. For Particulars apply to:

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AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.

-Public Auctions—

HE Underaigned have received Instructions from it received

V. Hughes to sell by Publle Auc- tion on

MONDAY, the 30th January, 1928,

Commencing at 2.45 p.m.

at her residence, No. 7 Humphreys Buildings, Kowloon.

The Whole of Her VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE

Comprising:

Chesterfield Couch and Arm- chairs, Tables, Curtains, Oil Paint- ings, Pictures, Hatstand, Fire- screens, Ornaments, etc.

Extension Dining Table, Teaki Sideboard with Bevelled Mirror, Dinner Waggon, Glassware, Crock-i ery, etc.

Teak Bedstead, Brass Mounted Twin Bedsteads, Double and Single: Teak Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirrors, Dressing Tables with Bevelled Mirrors, Oscillating Table Fan, etc., etc.

Pantry and Kitchen Requisites. Also

One Fine Carpet.

One Cottage Piano by "Hornung.

& Moller."

One "Silvertone" Talking Ma- chine.

And

A Quantity of Blackwoodware,

On View on Day of Sale from

10 a.m

Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers Hong Kong, 21st January, 1928.

LESSONS IN CHINESE.

FR. LI HON FUN begs to stato

MR.

that he has been a teacher of Chinero to European Officers end Merchants in Hong Kong for more than twenty years, that he has had considerable experience in training students for examinations in Chinese, and holds Arst-class certificates.

Persons wishing to study the Chinese language are requested to communicate with him at No. 104, Prayn East, first floor.

Terma moderate.

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DODWELL & COMPANY, LTD. General Managers. Hong Kong, 21st January, 1928.

A FALSE WILL.

YOUTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL

TO START NEWSPAPER.

At the Central Magistracy

The Sergeant accordingly went with the accused to Mr. Woo's office and there discovered that probate had been obtained on a Inise will

Accused's Blatement.

TO STAND TRIAL.

STUDENT CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER.

ART IN MACAO.

MANY FINE EFFORTS ON VIEW

GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

After being duly cautioned COMMENT ON REPORTING, prior to being committed for trial, the accused elected to make a statement.

When the case in which a school- A large number of Hong Kong Offices of Mesara. Dodwell & Com- on Saturday, Mr. Roger Edward He said that another Chinese boy is charged with manslaughter residents went to Macao on Sun- pany, Limited, on TUESDAY, the Lindsell committed for trial at the youth named Ng Fung-shan was a was again mentioned before Mr. day for the opening of the Art 7th February, 1928, at 11 am. for next · Criminal Sessions an 18- schoolmate of his at the Salying. Roger Edward Lindsell at the Cen- Exhibition at the "Flora”· Bum- the purpose of receiving the report year-old Chinese youth, named pun School for seven years. Ngtral Magistracy on Saturday, Mr. D. | mer house.. of the General Managers together Lau Shiu-fook, on two charges of went to Shanghai and returned in L. Turner, who appeared for the H.E. the Governor (Senhor with a Statement of Accounts fraud and two of perjury. November last, He introduced accused (Lò Chi-hing), said that Tamagnini de Barbosa in declar- to 81st December, 1927.

The fraud charges against the the accused to two men named before his Worship gave his decl- ing the exhibition open, said:— The TRANSFER BOOKS of the

The sion as to whether or not the ac- Company will be CLOSED from accused were (1) fraudulently Lau On and Lau Yat-cho.

"I congratulate all the exhibi- the 30th January to 7th Februarying to his father; and (2) utter that Lau On's proper name is sel wished to make a report to his and Art Exhibition who have been cashing two deposit notes belong-accused subsequently discovered cused should be committed, coun- tore at the Macao Photographic ing to Mr. H. K. Woo, solicitor of Tam Cheng and Lau Yat-cho's is Worship in connection with another able to demonstrate the Interest Messrs. Woo and Nash, a false will Cheung Chong.

newspaper mistake.

that photographie art of this kind To Start Newspaper.

The previous evening's "Tele- can bring to this Colony. I am, representing it to be the will of his father.

After Ng's return from Shang-graph," Mr. Turner said, reported moreover, convinced that art is a The charges of perjury before hal, he sent the accused an invita-him as saying that Inspector Lane's sublime ideal: it is the best means Mr. C. D. Melbourne, the Regia- tion to visit him at the Tung evidence was practically valueless of educating the spirit of youth. trar of the Supreme Court, were Shan Hotel. They met there and and full of venom. Mr. Turner The accomplishment of this ax- (1) making a statement on oath Ng persuaded the accused to stay said that what he said was that hibition has exceeded the expecta- that the will produced was the a few days with him. They went the witness, Lo Man-pan's, evidence tions of the promoters. will of his father appointing the out to dinner together for a whole was admitted by Inspector Labe to "I have passed through these accused the sole executor; and week. (2) making a statement on oath accused about his family affairs the venom was put in after.

Then Ng questioned the be practically valueless, and that halls and have been singularly impressed by the work I have that his father had died in the and suggested that the accused

Mr. Turner commented that no seen. I must refer especially to country.

should raise money to go into one with the meanest understand the photographs shown by H.E. Stolen Notes.

partnership with him (Ng) anti ing could have made such a mis- the Minister for Portugal at Pek- The case for the prosecution, as start a newspaper. The accused take, and if his Worship agreed ing. They are the ailent testi. outlined by Mr. S. Whyte said that he would have to wait with him, counsel suggested that mony of the civilising influence of

HUGHES & HOUGH. AUCTIONEERS.

PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS OF SALE

of the

VALUABLE LEASEHOLD

PROPERTY,

Situate in the Peak District in the Colony of Hong Kong,

And

*FUNG SHUI” to be sold by

PUBLIC AUCTION

on

'THURSDAY, the first day of March, 1928, at 3 o'clock p.m.

1928.

by

Auctioneers,

"

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was that the reporting of Police Court cases was lamentable.

Registered in the Land Office as the Smith, Assistant Crown Solicitor, Juntil his father returned from the Mr. Lindsell say that the paper con- aur missionaries in the land of the Remaining Portion of Rural Build- is that the accused stole three country. ing Lot No. 2 together with the deposit notes from his father. They kept close company, the cerned should publish a retraction. Chinese, where they gave up Mr. Lindsell said that he did not everything, risked all, and sacri- Dwelling House thereon known as Two of those, worth $500 each, accused continuing to live with

"I congratulate all those who the accused cashed at Kay Fung Ng. When the accused developed see that particular paragraph him ficed their lives for their ideal. Yuk wine dealer'a shop in Bonham a cough, Ng gave him some medi-self, but if what Mr. Turner sald

was true, he (Mr. Lindsell) would have succeeded in carrying off Strand, with whom the father had cine to drink. After taking the

the visitors present to-day, espe deposited $1,000. The other de-Erst dose of the mixture, the say that it was a disgraceful place prizes and I am much indebted to posit note, which was for $1,500 accused became feverish and felt reporting.

Mr. Turner sald that he mention-cially those who have come to on the Hong Kong and Shanghai as if he was intoxicated. Ng suged the matter because he was an-take away with them confirma- Macao, who will, of a certainty, Bank, the accused took to Mr. gested that they go out for a Mesara, HUGHES & HOUGH, LTD., H. K. Woo, solicitor, of Messrs. walk. Downstairs they met the xious that there should by no mis-tion that in Macao there exists a

Woo and Nash, and representing two Laus waiting for them.

understanding, as he not only had At their Auction Rooms, in Ice that his father was dead, pro- Father's Deed Box. the greatest respect for Inspector desire to progress and yet exist in harmony with all neighbouring House Street, Victoria, Hong Kong, duced a false will appointing the All four went to the accused's Lane, but he bore for the latter the countries and colonies, especially Vacant Possession 31st March, accused the sole executor, which home; where not knowing what he sincerest feeling of friendship. those with which Portugal has

he asked Mr. Woo to put through was doing, the accused handed

This mistake. Mr. Turner sald, maintained for centuries the most the Court in the usual way. over his father's deed box to Ng. was the second in the course of affable relations of commerce and The Property consists of:-

Mr. Woo obtained probate on They then returned to the Hotel. that case.

friendship." All that piece or parcel of ground the will, and in so doing com- Here Ng examined the contents of Mr. Lindsell's concluding remark having an area of 91,334 square

Prize Winners. feet registered in the Land Office mitted himself to an outlay of the box and took the three deposit or the Remaining Portion of Rural money, which had not been re-notes. He gave the box and the remainder of the contents to the

Prize winning exhibits were as Decided To Commit. Building No. 2 together with all covered.

follow:- the messuages or tenements and At a previous hearing Lau Po-accused to take back home, which

Dealing with the case before the

By Carlos de Souza-A 20 other erections thereon and the ahan, the accused's father gave he did.

Court, Mr. Lindsell told Mr. Turner rights, easements and appurtan- evidence that he did not give The following day all four went that he had decided to commit the "Cumulus," B 8. "Barbeiro am- 9 "Remendao bulante," -B ances thereto belonging and all the authority to his son to cash the to the Kay Fung Yuk

the others accused to stand his trial at the ambulante," B 10 "Em plena estate and interest of the Vendor in deposit notes, and then with tears firm and whilst and to all the said premises. running down his face, made an waited downstairs, the AC-

With regard to the matter of faina, € 8 "Um rua do Bazar," C4 No Bazar," C 5 "Junco de For further particulars apply appeal for leniency for his boy, cused went up and cashed one bail, his Worship said that the ac

whom he said had been led astray of the notes, handing the money

pesca"-Gold Medal. by a bad companion whom he over to Ng. Later they paid an-cused would be held only on theJ. Climaco do Rosario-A 37- named. His wife, the witness other visit to the firm and accused security bond of $500. The $500 Silhuetas, A 40 said, would take her life if she cashed the other deposit note, this cash part of the bail would be im Gama," A 48 "Colina da Guia,"

mediately released.

A 60 "Cemiterio," C 2 Tipogra ever heard of the position in time giving the money to Lau On.

Mr. Turner said that in view of fica Mercantil"-Gold Medal. which her youngest son was

Before Registrar. placed.

Kai Chong & Co.-A 94 "Barra Proceeding to speak about the his Worship's statement on Friday Mr. Lindsell said that it was for false will and the Hong Kong to the effect that he thought a jury Temple," B 28 "Procession," B 80 the father to make his appeal be- Bank deposit note, the accused was most unlikely to convict even Village Life" Silver Medal. By. was evidence to A. A. Rumjahn -- A 112 — “Ave fore the Judge at the Supremo said that Ng took him to the office if directed there Court.

of Mr. Lo Hin-shing, the barris- justify a verdict of manslaughter, Maria," B 82 "Our Water Supply" ter, and after teaching the accus- he (Counsel) would be obliged if Silver Medal.

H. W. Hammond-B 1 "Drying After evidence had been given ed what to say to Mr. Lo told his Worship would note that he was by Ho Lin-kui, 靄 partner in to go upstairs. On the stairs making a formal application for the Neta," B 2 Home from the Fish- and cashier of the Kay Fung Ng handed the false will to the accused's discharge.

His Worship made the note ac-age" Yuk firm, who spoke about the accused for the first time.

The accused interviewed Mr. cordingly. father depositing $1,000 in two lots with the firm, and of person-Lo who recommended him to see ally paying the money over to the Mr. H. K. Woo. Before entering The accused, L Chi-hing, a stu-ficates of Merit.

Po Man Lau--C 18 "Denizens accused when he surrendered the Mr. Woo's office, Lau On, who was dent of St. Paul's College, is charg- deposit notes, Detective Sergeant with them, told the accused to ed with the alleged manslaughter of the Deep," C 16 "Curtains of Whant referred to accused's de- make out that his father was of a fellow student named Ho the Main"-Certificates of Merit.

dead, which he did. Mr. Woo un-Kwong-hol.

to:-

Messrs. WILKINSON & GRIST

or to

Vendors' Solicitors,

Mesara, HUGHES & HOUGH, LTD.,

Auctioneers.

8, Des Vœux Road Central, Victoria, Hong Kong, 21st January, 1928,

Stop That

.P. 662.

COLD!

Even an ordinary cold un- less promptly checked, may feel its way down to the lungs and set up those grave troubles, pleurisy and pneumonła. -

Don't take any chances 1- Get a .bottle of Peps to-day and make a practice of slipping one or two tablets into your month, immediately you get the stuffiness in the head, irritation or soreness of throit, watering eyes or sneezing, a

Pepa speedily stop a cold becausG, the soothing, infection-killing fumes they give off are breathed through the throat direct to chest and lungs..

Voluntary Blutement.

tention by the police.

Criminal Sessions.

How It Occurred...

'Vasco da

ing," D 2 B"Lads of the VIII- Grounds-Certificates of Merit.

Dr. Li Sung-B 4, B. 6, Certi-

A. B. Vasconcelos C 29- He said that the accused was dertook to arrange matters for The case for the prosecution is Dredger." brought to No. 7 Police Station the accused and he was subse that the two and several other H. Yoshioka-D 22 A "Cherry by his father on December 30 and quently taken before the Regis youths met in the Club Room of the Blossom," D 24A "Late in consequence of what the father trar before whom he swore cer- South China Athletic Association, Autumn," D 25 A-"Winter Scen-

China Bulding, on Christmas ery Gold Medal. said the accused was detained tain depositions,

Committed... and subsequently charged.

night, and in the course of a "tag" Koyo Kawaguchi-D 44 A Asked by the Magistrate how Then Ng sent the accused to which developed into a scuffle, the "Crossing the River," D 45 A "Mountain Scenery" Silver the matter of the false will was the country to find out when his accused struck the deceased a

Medal. brought to light. Sergeant Whant father was due to return to Hong "forceful" blow on the side of the

Hartung's-D 27 B. "Fisher- said whilst in the charge room, Kong. He was delayed a week in head. The deceased went home to the accused made a voluntary the country by the suspension of bed. Then he became violently ill, man," &c. Silver Medal,

Joao de Blanchi D 72 A statement to his father that there the train service, and eventually rushed about the house like a mad Penguins, &c.Silver Medal. was another deposit note for returned with his father. When man, and eventually became uncon-

William Wu-D 76 A-Sunset $1,500 in the hands of Mr. Woo of the father discovered the deposit scious, dying on the morning of

Certificate of Merit. Messrs. Woo and Nash, who was notes missing, the accused made & December 28. going to cash it for the accused, confession and mentioned Ng and

Medical evidence by Dr. Alexan the two Laus to him. Then his der Cannon was to the effect that father took blm to the Police.

an artery leading to the brain was Accused added that he then raptured. Slow haemorrhage fol- Nara, D 176 A "The Suburbs."

PEPS SINCERE'S

JUST ARRIVED

A FEW MORE SETS

OF OLD

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STORES

RE-OPEN

ON

FRIDAY

THE

27TH

JANUARY

took Sergeant Whant with him to

look for Lau On and Lau Yat-cho but failed to find them. Ng also could not be found.

"I know now that they are swindlers," he concluded.

Mr. Lindsellommitted the | accused;

CHEUNG CHAU NOTES.

F. de Lara Reis-D 95. A Temple Certificate of Merit.

H. Sakal-D 167 A "Mystic Beauty

* D 171 A "Park of

owed, and the deceased died when D 177 A "Light and Shadow," D a blood clot capsed compression of 178 A "Kasuga Temple-Gold the brain.

Medal.

The defence was that Ho was alapped on the cheek by the accus- Clouds, D 89 D. Portrait 28 F.J. Tavares D 181 A Colomus ed It was not a forceful smack, Full Moon, Silver. Medal. and Ho showed no sign of having Paul Braga D 195 A "The End been injured.

of the Trail" Certificate of In view of Ho's own statement Merit. to his mother that he was feeling

"queer after a fall in the street, P. A Dragon D 198 A "The the defence called Dr. J. W. Outpost," D 201 A "Ethereal Cheung Chau, Saturday, Anderson, who said that the injury. Surges," D. 8. C "Shunting" Quite a few visitors have could have been caused by a fall Silver Medal. come down from the coun-in which the head came into con- try for the New Year holiday, tact with a slight projection. Even these including two familles who the sleeve of a coat coming fn heavy will be seeing their young folks contact with the aide of the head off to Chefoo. It was feared the

boat would sall on Monday, but it as the result of the fall, could have has now been postponed.

caused the rupture of that parti cular artery.

A service is to be held on Sun day morning when the Rev. R. A. Jaffray will be the preacher.

Preparations have been made for further. tree planting in the spring

YAUMATI FIRE.

SMALL BLAZE "AT SINCERE'S.

Visitors should note changes in the launch service. On Monday there will be no bost running and on Tuesday only one ferry, each way, leaving Cheung Chau at 10 a.m. and returning from Hong

A small fire occurred at 8.20 Kong at 2 pm. There will be no on Saturday night in the Sincere launch at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Our Company's Yaumati branch store. Correspondent.

The outbreak, which was due to the fusing of some electric wires, caused very slight damage to t The erection of decorative figure woodwork on the ceiling. plaques to include the portrait of The Kowloon Fire Brigade was Karl Marx William Morris, Charles

rwin, and Richard Wagner la the immediately suminoned and, turn- adult lending library, Tecoming out promptly the fire fighters mended by the Public Libraries managed to extinguish the blaza. of the Bethnal Green Council, without difficulty: 4

The £600,000 Film:

BEN-HUR

COMING TO THE

QUEEN'S

80th