1933-04-26 — Page 7

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1933,

OPIUM SMUGGLED

ON SHIP.

Chinese Fined $50.

BESA REMANDED AGAIN

Proceedings For Extradition.

BANISHEF STEALS FOUNTAIN PEN.

Hard Labour Sentence.

THEFT CHARGE WITHDRAWN

Leung Yau, 20, who appeared Joseph Evangelist Besa, who was successful in his appeal against before Mr. Wynne-Jones at the

Central

THE CHINA MAIL

To-Day's Short Story.

FIVE

RICH

MEN

By Sidney

Denham

A fine of $50 was imposed by Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Central Magin- tracy this morning, on Chung Kal, who admitted possession to 40 taels

1.0. Ward who prosecuted, said a sentence of six months' impri1la charge of larceny of a fountain I table was strained, in spite gather over the table. The quest

of opium on the 8.5. Sai On.

ORGAN RECITAL AT CATHEDRAL.

Mr. Frederick Mason & Mrs. N. Mathieson.

not a

as the

THE atmosphere the dinner

look

of

bar

began to he boarded the vessel yesterday Court, again appeared at the pen from S. Okiu, a Japanese tra- of the excellent food and care-locked expectantly towards their evening on information received. Central Magistracy this morn-veller off the ma. Yasukuni Maru, fully chosen wines. The five host Sinclair Armstrong leaned but was unable to open the safe in ing, when the hearing for his again made an appearance at the men engaged in conversation, back in his chair, took his cigar which the oplum was concealed. extradition to the Philippines on Magistracy this morning, when but as they passed from soup to from his modth and began:

The Monopolies Department charges of robbery was resumed. Inspector Vincent preferred a fish, from fish to roast, it was "Well, gentlemen, we are alone seized the safe and took it to their Mr. J. A. Fraser, the Assistant further charge of unlawfully re- evident that only Sinclair Arm and I want your verdicts. It has strong, at the top of the table, been an expensive experiment, and office where it was opened, and Attorney-General, quoted various turning from banishment. found to contain a large sum ofcases against the accused - în Inspector Vincent said the ac- was enjoying the meal. Even long one, but, as I explained, my money and the illicit opium.

favour of the extradition, but cused was banished from the in evening dress it was evident, money gives me little pleasure eX- R. O. Ward said the accused was Bess contended that the Extra Colony for 10 years on November that the man on his right was au cept when used in such ways. con bail of $50, which was probably dition measures between the 28, 1929, and was arrested at 8.30 artist. The place card in a little hope that before the evening is silver holder in front of him bore been well spent. I shall be very

over I shall feel my money) furnished by the rightful owners of United States and Great Britain P.m. on Monday evening. -

He was arrested by a Chinese the name Charles Dixon. After disappointed if you are exactly of the opium.

In 1872 did not hold,

part of police constable who saw him each course. Dixon pushed his the same opinion as you were in Philippines was not a

part of steal a fountain pen from the plate impatiently an inch away the rallway carriage that night ex- the American

complainant, who is now on his from him. It was the gesture of actly two years ago. time.

a man who was finding little plea- He waved his cigar round the Mr. Fraser contended that this way to Japan

Sentence of 12 months' hard sure in the food, because he knew table and looked inquiringly at his did not apply, and said an appli- cation had been made by the labour was imposed by His Wor- the desert would not be pleasant guests. Charles Dixon opened his His neighbour's sun-bronzed face mouth as if about to speak and the local American Consul. Philippine authorities through ship, for unlawfully returning

from banishment, while the bore a

of indifference. then shut it again without making was not twenty-į,

is sound.. Mr. Schofield, remanded the charge of larceny was withdrawn. Richard Devlin

five, but from his air of boredom Two years is a long time, but I case for a further week to Wed-

you would have imagined that din-1

am sure you have not-forrotten nesday next.

as by candle-light off exquisite that chance brought us together in food, served on precious china, frst-class compartment of the with a millionaire as host, was an Flying Scot, that you, Dixon, and everyday experience.

Craddock got into a discussioni The other two guests seemed about the relative importance of happier. John Sayer was uncon- scious of the fact that his clothes money and happiness and that we

other three joined in. were obviously ready-made. ↑ Hó A very enthusiastic reception was was perhaps a little overawed," but During the week ended on Aprijlgiven to Miss' Norda Mata, the at-jobviously free from worry: Neville 22, 22 cases of small-nox were re-tractive German dancer, whose ex-Craddock,, sitting next to him, wore (b) 0 world, I e'en must leave thee

ported to the Health Authorities, libition of modernistic dances de ja self-satisfied look, but Sinclair Brahms,

and 60 deaths occurred from this lighted a large attendance at the Armstrong,

studied each "Contralto Aria:-

of his guests in turn, ·did} disease. Four caeca of diphtheria Helena May Institute last night. Pardon us, gracious Lord Bach.

and

the occurred

miss

nervous ges- So popular was her exhibition (not were two Allegro Maestoso, from Sonate No. 6 deaths. Two cases of enteric fever that she had to acknowledge her tures that spoke of a troubled.

Rheinberger

were reported; six of cerebro audience's approval no less than five mind. He himself looked anything| Andantino in G minor

apinal fever from which there was times at the conclusion of her ex-but the traditional millionaire. At found myself in a minority, Craar Franck..

first glance, you might have put defending the proposition that mero one death; and one case of rabies. hibition. HYMN 218.

him down for a Fellow of an Ox money brought nothing in the way Collection For The Organ Fund.

ford College. A closer study would of happiness, that it was the me have revealed a certain hardness thod of spending it that mattered, in the eyes. When Armstrong said, and that the man earning a com that he was a millionaire by pro-petence who was unhappy would fession, but a student by birth, you certainly not be made happy by believed him.

five thousand a year.".

An organ recital will be given by Mr. Frederick Mason A.R.C.O L.T.C.L, assisted by Mrs. N. Mathieson (Contralto), on Friday, April 28, at 5.30 p.m., at St. John's Cathedral.

The follows:

programme

Marche Solennelle..

Chorale Preludes:-

will be

Tachaikowsky.

(a) A rose breaks into bloom

-Contralto Arja:-

What tho' I trace each herb

and flower

Handel.

Minuet, from Berenice

Handel. Handel

Largo in G

C.I. PATERSON'S

RETIREMENT.

Presentation At Police Training School.

60 DEATHS FROM SMALL - POX,

Weekly Report Of Health

Authorities.

there

The number of deaths from tuber culosis during the week was 48.

On Monday four cases of, amall pox occurred, two in Victoria and two in Kowloon.

ROTARY CLUB TIFFIN.

Wall Street Described

GERMAN DANCER'S POPULARITY,

Exhibition At Helena May.

GERMANY'S 2,000 "YOUTH INNS."

Castle Becomes Hostel

For Hikers.

Berlin.

who

́TO-MORROW'S - STORY.

Fo-morrow's story will be "Escape From The Valley," by Lord Dunsany.

The meal came to an end at last.

There were nods of assent from The butler plaged liqueurs, coffee round the table."

and cigars on the table and retired, "You all-disagreed and 1-ex-| closing the door firmly Matches plained that I was a dabbier in pays The historie Butow Castle, the flared as four cigars were lighted. chology. I said that the mistake best preearved castle ruin in Pom-Devila pulled out a cigarette caso made by psychologists was that Rotarian G. W. Greene, of Asia merapia, has been partially restor with the remark, "I prefer one of they did not rely sufficiently upon Lands, Ltd., gave an interesting dis-ed as a hostel for hikers.

these if you don't mind." But he experimental data. I suggested course on "Streets 'Main' and Wall," There are now more than 2,000 gave the impression that really that I would pay each of you the to the Hong Kong Rotary Club, hostels for hikers in Germany, and mattered very little whether he had sum of £5000 a year for two years. yesterday, at the Gloucester Build-the report of the National Associa-ja two-shilling cigar or a ten for Chief Inspector H. Paterson, re-ing, during which he dealt with the tion for German Youth Inns states sixpenny "gasper." tired, who had been in charge of the history and functions of Wall that they hope to add the Heimhof Police Training School, Yaumati, Street, New York. At the con-Castle in the Upper Palatinate to was the recipient of a presentation clusion of his speech he was thank the number of hostels-Reuter. by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, jed by Rotarian Wong Kwong-iin. 1.G.P. at the Training School this¦ The following guests were wel-i morning.

comed: Messrs. Li Yik-mui, Lai The complement of the Training Tse-ping, R. T. Young, S. B. Tan Schol paraded in full.

land Egmont, of New York.

ANZAC DINNER

Gallipoli Campaign Described.

FUNCTION AT VOLUNTEER HEADQUARTERS

A graphic description of soldier-i ing at Gallipoli was given by Lleut! C. de Saille Robertson, M.M., Lat

the Anzac Dinner held at Volunteer Headquarters last night. Among the many guests present were, Col. R. B. Cousens, D.S.O., acting G.O.C.

•

CHANGE IN WARSHIP MOVEMENTS

-The announcement that the Air- A 16-year-old Chinese girl craft Carrier Hermes, and the

wag

LOCAL SOLICITOR WEDS.

Miss V. Butterfield And Mr. D. B. Evans.

I hope, by the way, that you re- ceived your cheques regularly) every quarter?" Armstrong broke off.

The guesta nodded. Sayer said, "Yes, sir."

"Good. You probably thought," Armstrong, continued, "I was wealthy eccentric. I had some difficulty in' persuading you that I was perfectly serious and prepar- ed to pay a considerable sum to test a theory. Well, I have fulfill- ed my part of the bargain. Now I

yesterday knocked down at Destroyer Wishart, would leave for RECEPTION AT H.K. HOTEL. Smithfield, West Point, by a motor Tsingtao to-morrow is cancelled, lorry. She was sent to the Gov-according to information received ernment Civil Hospital in a serious this morning from the Naval In-A charming wedding took place must ask you to fulfill yours quite condition, having sustained severe telligence Centre. Their departure yesterday afternoon at St. Joseph's simply. We have met es agreed. Church, Garden Road, when Miss You will remember I gave you per- Veronica Butterfield, eldest daugh-fect freedom to spend the money ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Butter exactly as you liked in your search field of 501 the Feak, became the for happiness. Now I want to wife of Mr. Donald Brittan Evans, know what you have done, whether son of Mr. and Mrs. Brittan Evans, you are happy."

injuries to her right leg.

North Is Indefinite.

Britain's Budget Balanced

(Continued from Page 1.) Benefits Of Conversion

Loan.

in the absence of Major-General Referring to the abnormally low

Lieut. C. de Saille Robertson, M.M.,

of Clifton, England, AngArmstrong's face had become Father Higanti officiated at the alight with interest. He looked cial storms, and the exchange rate wedding which, was choral, and afeadily at each of his guests in had remained comparatively steady which was largely attended.

turn. You will forgive me if I

They could not risk recurrence The bride who was given away ask that you tell me the truth, the of the same kind of difficulties by her father was attended by the whole truth and nothing but the which had driven Britain off gold, Misses Hilde and Kita Butterfeld, trath, "he said slowly, my de and accordingly, he had decided some bridesmaiden Auctions depend absolutely upon time ago, that it would be necessary Mr. O E. C. Marton Assumed the your evidence. I think I have paid

résolution for that purpose.

DEATH OF OLD RESIDENT,

hurts you

{shall be strangers whe do not think anyone anything given? 'confiden

He took haned to H

We

C. Borrett, and Col. L. G. Bird rate of discount, at which Treasury to make an addition to the resources, duties of best man while Messrs you generously it was necessary D.S.O., O.B.E, Commandant of the bills could not be sold, he thought of the exchange equalisation, fund. All Harbord, Allan Gordon, G. P. to the experiment. I must ask you H.K.V.D.C. Representatives of other it advisable to take ad At a later stage he proposed to ask Ferguson, G. Nigel and H. 8. V, to be perfectly fra. sections of the Volunteers were, slas vantage of the present cheap the House of Commons to pass a Mossop were the ushers, guests.

Following

A reception was later held at the when we met two years Lieut. Robertson's ness of money and convert a proHe continued, "The House will Hong Kong Hotel The honeymoon hava dot met in the speeches, Lieut. J. E. Way toasted portion of those bills into long term reallas that there is no connection be will be spent in Japanes "Our Guests," Mr. 5. T. Williamson security in the shape of the new tweenAmerica's action and the fa- replying.

crease in the exchange equalisation 21 per cent, conversion loan now fund, which was decided upon long be Guests at the official table were being offered. This consolidation fore had any conception that the

American Government O.C., the Anzac Company, H.E.V. of position would repay any extra thorold standardment might go of D.C., who presided: Cel. E. B. interest charge. that might be in that the President's action was in fo my Watthave, recognised from the first Cousens, D.S.O., Assist. Adj, and volved,

Msenas directed tu Qmr.-Gen. in Charge of AdministraWe have had a very considerable verations with foreign color one countries, but tion and acting G,O.C. In the and misleading increase in the was prompted by purely internal con Dr. Marian O'Brembski. remar absence of Major General O. C. amount of nominal dead weight alderatlan ta

“Wa, are

are happy to Borrett; Col. G. Bird, D.S.0., debt. At the same time we have laid desire for international

think that our paration: in Q.B.E., Commandant ILKY,DC.; the foundation: for a very sub-hared by the United Biai Mr. S. T. Williamson, Capt, W. II. stantial decrease in the annua) we cannot disguise from our G. Goater, D.8.0, MO, AŠI H.KV charge, for service of the debt. This the faltatibu,, 45. ita

recent- daya, ihaa, involved D.G. Capt. McGowan, Capt. His permanent gain due to the war and prequires Owen Hughes, O. C. Machine Gun loan conversion and other: 'opera, most careful. Company, Capt. W. A. Trott, M.C. Hona," Mr. Chamberlain saidar

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the 2nd, Australian Battalion dur

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