1934-10-15 — Page 9

FAREWELL TO I.G.P.

TEA PARTY FOR

HON. MR. WOLFE. THIS AFTERNOON

Last Inspection Of Force On Thursday

POLICE CLUB DINNER ON FRIDAY

Today's Short Story.

JUST ONE WORD

ARRY

By Sapphira

THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1934

Waterson had not gent, perceptivé, reliable man, but

door-panel marked "Private" nsocial, mended, as he had not bothered

"...been here twenty years now

to do a great many other things-never had to do a thing that a ¡recently. Now to the vibration of blessed machine couldn't have 'a heavy lorry in the narrow, cob-done, .. No responsibility-no

bled street below it rattled jar-room for initiative-never even re- ringly as he walked across to quired to think! Look at the place! The Hon. Mr. E.D.C. Wolfe, look at the splintered glass. Some falling to bits-business dwind C.M.G., Inspector-General

of Po small pieces had even, droppedling to nothing-it'll crack up alto- lice since 1920, who is proceed right out.

gether inside a year!" ing Home on leave by the Blue)

Harry Waterson had been stun

A vague fear in Harry Water Funnel liner, 8.8, Árneas, on Oc tober 23, prior to his retirement ned mentally ten years before, by son's mind seemed to receive con- on pension in May next year, will the crash in the wake of the failure firmation. So others knew that tho be the guest of honour at a fares of the South American market. He business was failing! That was well tea-party to be given by the was unconscious still, his head why MacDonald adn't turned ov Hon. Dr. S. W. Ts'ò, Ö.BE, LLD 'barely above the economic tide-to-day. People could treat him, at the Hong Kong Police Reserve wreathing-but in an incredibly anyhow now, they supposed, (Chinese Coy.) Club, No. 17 short time he was due to be He heard the deep laugh of Sped- ding the cashier, who was evident. ly quite unaware of his presence in Not that the firm of Waterson his room as MacDonald had made Hong Kong Palico its

Queen's Road Central this after-¡swamped

. noon at 5.15 p.m.

On Thursday at 3 pm. a farewell and Gruse was without brains in this appointment for his

parade of the

the Force.

staff and business acunten

its!

TO-MORROW'S STORY

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To-morrow's story will be "Diamond Queen." by Dewan Sharar.

Force will be held at the Central among its personnel; but lunch hour. Police Station compound, and the hierarchy made it impossible for a 1.G.D. will for the last time inspect subordinate to give advice to a 'superior-til it was asked-and On Friday evening at 8 o'clock Harry Waterson's inertia prevented dinner will be given in his honour his plating confidence in anything | by members of the Police Force at save Fate and his own infallibility. the Hong Kong Pulier Club, Happyį He stood dreamily realising that Valley.

he ought to get that door mended. Pending the appointment of a "...of course. I'd get out if ! successor to the Hon. Mr. Wolfe. could.... no capital, though . . . the Hon. Mr.. T. H. King, Deputy barely a living. Inspector-General of Police, will be appointed acting Inspector-General. Now In 59th Year Mr. Edward Dudley Corscaden, Wolfe, who is also Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade and a Member of the Legislative Council.

was born!

H

No recommenda-

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"...wid the Sweep-" came tion to come out of a dud show like Spedding's voice accompanied by this... damn it all, Spedding. I've that deep laugh. Unaccountably stuck on here too long."

enger was Bryant's reply-"enough. to start and I'd quit on the spot but not before I've told old Water) ARRY Waterson wondered son what I think of him. Dictatorial,| vaguely, as the voice came pompous ass; afraid to face factal on May 3, 1875. After passlag

¡through the cracked glass, whether As for business capacity--the num through Cambridge University,

it was Bryant's peevish, seldom-ber of chances that man has let where he graduated as Bachelor of

heard tones that made his chief-slip! Sitting dreaming while more Arts, he entered the Government

clerk anything but persona grala energetic firms, got in ahead and Service as a Cadet in the Federated with the staff. He was an intelli-pulled off big deals. Look at this Malay Status, on January 26, 1899,| arriving there a month later. Two years later he was transferred to

Hong Kong. where in the

sama

year he was appointed Registrar

Land Court, New Territories. Secretary to the Committee of

LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES

Clara Schreckengest, a 20-year- old dwarf of Daylon, Pa.. han agreed to undergo an operation which surgeons believe will change her from a sickly girl to a nor mal, healthy boy. Two delicate operations already have been per- formed on the girl, who is affiliated with an abnormal gland condition.

CYCLING CLUB'S U.S. Sailor Faces Grave Charge

RECORD RUN

104 Miles Covered Over Mainland Roads.

NIGHT RUN ON OCTOBER 27

Less than a dozen riders attend.

ed the Sunday run of the Hong

Kong, Cycling Club which left the

HEROIN PILL HAUL

79,900 Found In Vacant House

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On the application of Sergeant Jordan Road Pier of the VehicuFitches, an order for the confisca

In Local Court

PLEADS LIQUOR INFLUENCE

FOKIES IN SHOP ARE

·ROBBED AND MENACED'

That he had left the Palace Hotel

lar Ferry at 9.50 am. under the tion of 79,900 heroin pills was made under the influence of liquor at captaincy of H. A. G. Kentes.

by Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Cen- 10.40 p.m. on Saturday night and It had been arranged that Atral. Magistracy this morning. remembered nothing after that, was Anning should lead this run — a

Sergeant' Fliches said that on the plea put forward by Moody slight indisposition prevented his the evening of October 5, he en-Hall, a 25-year-old second-class attendance on which it was in-tered the first floor of No. 7 Lec machinist of the U. S. S. Mindanao, tended in view of Thursday's Garden Street, and found three tins when charged before Mr. E. I.. of heroin pills. The floor wa Wynne Jones at the Kowloon Mo- vacant at the time.

gistracy this morning.

with the press report, to unite Wheelers who had arranged to visit! Shumchun. As apparently our con- temporaries again postponed this trip nothing was seen of them, and la second 100-miles run was carried

out in lieu.

POLICE RESERVE

He is alleged to have stolon $110 from No. 95 Tal, Nam Street, and to have broken five ginsa show

Orders by the Hon. Mr. E. D. ¿cases at the same place, at about

1 a.m. on October 14.

A steady pace was maintained Wolfe, C.M.G., Inspector General of

Polica.

General

Mr. Wynne Jones asked for the from the start, the route taken be-

case to be remanded till Friday. ing via Shatin and Taipoo to.Fan- reached at ling, which place was

Mr. C. Champkin, Acting Deputy with the defendant in the custody 11.15 am. despite the delays caused Superintendent of Police (Reserve) of a ship's officer, who appeared by extensive road repairs at many

which the has resumed command of the Hong for the defendant, to points before Taipo was reached. Kong Police Reserve, as from Wed-officer replied that he would not Sheungahul was passed shortlynesday, October 10, 1984.

give the court his word that the after kaving Fanling, and the hor-

Farewell Inspection by Hon.

defendant would appear on Friday der near Shumchun gained before

Inspector General of Police

as when the defendant returned to noon. The railway track was then The following Police. Reserves the ship he was in American terri traversed until the road to Dill's will parade at Police Headquarters tory and could not be released to Corner was reached, and on gain-on Thursday, October 18. at 14.30 the civil police without the authority ing the Circuit at the latter point, hours for a Farewell Inspection by of the secretary of the American a left turn to Fanling was taken. the Hon. Inspector General of Po Navy. It was then decided to hear

Hice:- Border Track

all the evidence that was possibla

The leader then close the borderi 20 members of the Chinese Com this morning. track for his next détour which pany:-Dress - White Uniform,

Before Ng Yen, the master of the

took the party via Kongtauha to Sunhata, Belt with Brace and shop from which the alleged theft Shatsukok, where the first halt was Truncheons,

took place, gave evidence, Inspector made for refreshments at 1.10 p.m. 10 members of the Indian Com Shaftain, the inspector in charge of SAW-DUST" RING After 20 minutes the riders were pany:-Dress- White

the Shamshuipe Police Station, Uniform,

and stated, in outlining the case, that the complainant was in his shop

GLAMOUR

!

Change Of Programme At Cireus

It

LIONS AND TIGERS IN ACT AT TO-NIGHT'S SHOW

Brace

again in two saddle and a fine wind-Sunhats, Belt with jassisted straight us to near Shatin Truncheons,

was enjoyed. Here the party split, 10 members of the Flying Squad: with his fokles, one of whom was up. one section continuing to Castle--Dress-White Uniform. Sunhats, counting the money made during Peak, there to join up with the Belt with Brace and Truncheons.

the day, at 1 am. As one of the social section, who came out direct

10 members of the Emergency the door was broken down, and an fokies was about to leave the shop

during the afternoon; the main Unit Reserve:-Dress--Khaki Hel-American sailor is alleged to have

Ali

the reverse direction, and, helped Revolver Course.-Members of Threatened By Chair

party made a detour to the Shum-met, Khaki Tanic, Khaki Shorts, chun River at Lokmachau, there to Puttess, Belt with Brace, Holsters gone into the shop and threatened office the typists-the man him

sample a second brief halt and and Revolvers.

the accountant with his fists and self! Offer him a word of advice The glamour of the "saw-dust" bathe.

Chinese Company.

then picked up a chair and started and he'd either stare through you❘ring appeals to young and old alike, Recommencing the trip at 3.05

to smash the show Training Course-Part II.

cases. He is jor make that damnable. noise in and the enthusiastic audiences p.m.

a consistently high pace was recruits of the Chinese Company of the money which was lying on then alleged to have picked up some This throat that maddens me. Thinks which have witnessed the excellent maintained against the breeze back will attend at the Chinese Company, the accountant's desk and put it in

we've no brains-I haven't wasted performance staged by Isako's to Shataukok direct via Fanling; Headquarters on Tuesday, October Enquiry into the Medical Depart The Kidderpore left Shang-studying..." then. "Ne. no, no!" our still holde.

my time these last years I've been Circus, will tell you that the glam- the border route was then taken in 16, at 17.30 hours for instruction.

his pocket. ment and Secretary to the Commishai on Saturday and is due here This was said irritably in reply to sion of Enquiry into the Public to-morrow at 9 a.m.

is a great undertaking to by the following zephyrs, Sheung-'the Chinese Company will fire the The fokies of the shop then tried Works Department. On October 7,

an unheard comment, "not corres travel a circus from port to port shui was left behind and Fanling Part II "B" at the Kennedy Road to interfere, but he threatened them 1902. he

pondence courses-but commerce in the East, and the management of reached at 5 p.m. A very short Range on Wednesday, October 17 with the chair, so they all ran out was appointed acting | ~~

The s... Chitral left Singapore on markets and conditions in our line Isako's Circus are to Second Police Magistrate. and inj

be con-halt was made before the homeward and Friday, October 19 at 17.00 of the shop. The master ran out Saturday and is due here at G a.m.-wonder how much the boss could gratulated, not only on the perfect trek was started, the riders con-hours under Sub. Inspector A. L. of the back door and blew a police same year acting Assistant Regis-1 trar General and Deputy Registrar on Thursday."

tell you about that-eh? Look at condition of the animals perform-tinuing their consistency of pace by Hopkins. Only those detalled will whistle. The whistle was heard by of Marriages.

(Johnson's-they're alive, progresing, and on view, but for the excel-reaching the Ferry at 6:40 pm.lattend.

C.498 who immediately went to the lent variety of clever and talented having accomplished with ease and

Indian Company

place and saw the defendant smash artists who complete an enjoyable pleasantness a record run of 104 Training Course-Part II-Mem-the glass and taking some of the evening's entertainment.

miles in well under nine hours.

bera are reminded that there will money. HERE were dull thuds and ai T

Worthy of mention are the Aerial) Next Sunday's Run

be an examination in Part II of

In his evidence the constable, Marvels, which Harrs Dental

Albine equine Next Sunday's run will be of the Training Course on Tuesday, Octo-C.498, stated that the defendant Waterson, standing heavily silent. introduced by Mr. Blacker, the rough-riding variety, and an inter- ber 16, at 17.30 hours at the Chin-was drunk. Interpreted as a drawer being push Chinese Acrobats, clever juggling eating day is promised under the ese Company Headquarters, 17, ed in-sounds of papers

rustling on horseback by Mr. Randy, and guidance of E. Munns, who will Queen's Road Central. and then movements.

the famous Cossack Troupe, while proceed to Shatin by the motor road! In 1905 he was seconded 46 Sentence of six months' hard la- Transvaal Emigration Agent at bour was imposed on Pan Sze. un-

"Always a chance-you've got a

the thrill of the evening is produced before commencing an exploration Chefoo and in 1907 held the post-employed, by Mr. E. W. Hamilton ticket. anyway-and don't forget to by the Rudenko Aerial Troupe.of the tracks in the direction of tion of acting Inspector of Schools. at the Central Magistracy this tell the boss." There was a sneer To-night will see an entire change Salkung and Lyemun. The trip 1934.

of programme, with performing will commence from the Jordan appointed morning, for breaking and enter-in the remark which Bryant had lions and tigers, introduced by Mr. Road Pier of the Vehicular Ferry SALESMEN WHO SELL some more money, $20, from the Assistant Registrar General and ing No. Caroline Hill Road. Ac-evidently not perceived, for he Damoo. Member of the Board of Examiners cused had two previous police con- said. "It'll come some day-and

Between 1909 and 1018 he held,victions,

I'll enjoy it." the following positions: Head of

And behind the cracked panel

was

Twelve months Inter he

Chan On, an earth coolie, was sive." designated acting Assistant Super-taken to the Government Civil Hos- intendent of Police and Police pital yesterday, suffering from Magistrale, New Territories, and body injuries sustained when a in 1904, was appointed acting quantity of stones and earth from Second Police Magistrate for Hong the hillside at Quarry Bay fell on

Chefoo Appointment

Kong.

In addition

he трав

jhim.

few rattles

the Santiary Department. Post Hit by falling stones and earth, Harry Waterson winced, as if "OLD LAG" CAUGHT master General, Acting Colonial while working on Stonecutters' Is-sharpness of Bryant's inescapable Treasurer. Postal Censor. First land yesterday,

words had penetrated the hide 'of] Chan Fook, ab his grey, slothful self-complacency. Police Magistrate, Custodian of earth coolie, was admitted to the Enemy Property and Acting C.S.P. Kowloon Hospital suffering from boast that he knew more about the A galling thing that Bryant could

Decorated In 1928

and in 1928, his services to the state when he was decorated with the

injuries..

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ONCE AGAIN

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Pick-Pocket With

10 Convictions

at 10,30 am. and all keen cyclists |

nra extended a cordial welcome

On Wednesday last the "Double

C. CHAMPKIN,

Acting, D. 8. P. (R.). Hong Kong, Monday, October 15,

Moody's Defence Moody Hall then gave evidence stating that he left his ship with $65 to $70 in his possession at noon.

on Saturday, went to the pictures in the afternoon, and then to the Palace Hotel, where he received

TOO MUCH

manager. After having a few drinks with shipmates, which cost him no more than $8, he left the

Tenth" was celebrated by an All- Giving Buyers A Chance h

Chinese Run during the afternoon,

p.m.

about himself,"

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When he got outside the door a

He fol-

the party proceeding via Laichikok. The best way to interest a pros- Chinese asked him if he wanted to and the Castle Peak Road. Though pective buyer is to talk to him go to some good places. over 50 took part, the conduct of

lowed, and after that he could re- the riders was most orderly,

This was one of the principles member nothing. Upon his return from Home

business than the chief. Ignor.

Under H.. A. G. Kentea the leave

rus was carried of salesmanship recommended by Mr. C. Valyozial, the manager of in January 1920, he was The B.M.S. Empress of Asia left be comfortable, but would

lance may be bliss. It can at least

scheduled Island With a list of 10 previous police out without incident, a moderate

Mr. Charles C. Knight, editor-the Palace Hotel stated that the raised to the highest office in the

it be convictions, dating back Yokohama on Saturday and is dues very foolish, after all. to

had left his hotel at Police Force,

to 1915 attendance covering & little over 20 publisher of "The Print-Users' defendant namely that of

be Chan Kau, a 43-year-old unemploy miles in addition to bathing at Deep! Year Book," addressing members about 10,80 p.m. He also said that Captain Superintendent of Police, back in Hong Kong on November wise?

ed, was again brought before Mr. Water Bay before returning at of the Office Appliance Trades he had giver Hall $20 as he had Sitting down miserably at his Q. A. A. Macfadyen at the Central

Assosiation of Great Britain and owed it to him. Defendant's char- were suitably recognised The R.M.S. Empress of Canada is desk, for the first time in many Magistracy this morning. and

years, Harry Waterson did some charged with the theft of a purse, commence at the usual time (2.80 Connaught Rooms, Kingaway.

This week's Wednesday run will Ireland, at their luncheon at the lacter was good, but a few drinks would upset him, he said. He then Companion of the Most Distine here from Manila at 7 a., on hard thing.... guished Order of St. Michael and Victoria at noon on Friday.

Wednesday and will leave for

the property of Chul Yau, of the p.m.) from the Victoria Fler of the

"One of the fundamental 'port stated that the defendant had re- It was all over in twenty minutes, Chinese Maritime Customs. St. George,

Vehicular Ferry under W. Amanteau' principles of salesman-ceived three promotions during the Bryant, who had a contempt for Accused was seen by a district Gosling.

jship is 'every man is to himself the last nine months. In the early part of this year, The European YMCA. Hockey telegrams, demonstrated to himself watchman on Saturday extracting

Night Run

most interesting his title was changed from that of section will hold a dance in theis own strong-mindedness in the the purse from complainant.

the The case was remanded till Fri- day afternoon, In order to enable Interested cyclists are reminded world," he said. matter by leaving the bright en- Mr. Macfadyen remanded the that West Lounge at 9 p.m. next Satur-velope on the desk for two minutes ease for 24 hours, and asked In might run is to be held around the point. They did too much selling, Ball of $800 was granted.

on Saturday, October 27, aj

They had to get the buyer's view, the defendant to secure witnesses... after the office-boy had laid itapector Dredge to obtain instruc-Kowloon Circuit, with a detour to instead of making it possible to let there.

tions as to whether the defendant Shataukok, the starting time being other people do some buying. When he did open, it nonchalant-should be committed for trial.

to Inspector-General of

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day.

TRESPASSER IN NAVAL DOCK

Unemployed Steals Pass To Gain Entry

17.30 p.m. from the usual Kowloon rendezvous. It is scheduled to reach Jordan Road in sufficient time to catch the latest Ferry for Hong Kong Refreshments will be arranged by individuals,

man

in

NOTED SCIENTIST PASSES

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SHANGHAI NAME GOLF-TEAM

TO MEET COLONY SEXTETTE

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C.S.P. Police.

The Hon. Mr. Wolfe has identi- fted himself most prominently with the progress of Hong Kong fessor W. Brown to the H.K. Uni- A lecture will be given by Pro- during the last 30 years, and has versity Education Socisty on Fri-y, he leaned forward suddenly, won the respect and admiration not day, November 2, at 8.30 p.m., in tense. The sole word he could see only of the residenta of the Colony, Room K of the University.

on the form was "Sapphira." There but the whole of the Police. Force..

were others, but "Sapphira" alone TO-MORROW'S FIRE BRIGADE postponed from October 1, owing to favourite.

The YMC.A.. Service Dance, stood out and "Sapphira" was the

The Colony team is comprised of

FUNCTION

A. E. Lissaman; who played in the Born at Frankfort-on-Main, Sir the typhoon, will be held in the He put the paper down, and,

1928 and 1988 Interports, T. A. Arthur Schuster was educated In West Lounge of the European Pushing back his chair, walked un-

Pearce, who beat Terrace 9 and 8 England and on the Continent, at The Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Y.M.C.A. to-day.

steadily round the room. Every

last year, E. J. R. Mitchell, who the age of 24, was chief of the Inspector-General of Police and

nerve in his body ached with ten- Chung Tin-man, unemployed,

played last year, D. S. Edward, P. eclipse expedition to Slam in 1876. Chief Officer Fire Brigade laat -On Saturday, October 27, the sion, and excitement.O

was charged before Mr. E. Wi・ The Chaliman and Board of H. Scoones, and A. T. Lay. He was actively connected with the tending Central Fire Station to Kowloon Bowling Green Club will It couldn't bel Surely it couldn't Hamilton at the Central Magis. Directors of the Hong Kong and The Colony have lost at bowls, British Association during his morrow morning at 7:45 am to be holding a Flannel Dance on the bel He had drawn the favourite tracy this morning, for trespass Shanghai Bank request that cricket, and polo to Shanghai in the career, being Freyldent of Section witness a drill and bid good-bye to verandah of their pavillon. in the International Sweep! He, ing at the Royal Naval Dockyard. attending the Laying of the Foun course of two months, and it will A in 1892, and President of the As- the Fire Brigade.

John Bryant! He looked again, in It was alleged that accused, stole dation Stone ceremony on Wednes, occasion little surprise, if the sociation in 1915. He held the The Brigade will be represented The ss. Talma left Singapore en credulous. No mistakel He fell a pass to gain entrance to the day should arrive by 12 noon, as golfers are beaten. Hong Kong Royal Medal of the Royal Society, by a number of Officers and men Friday and is due here on Wednes-blinded. He dared not stay alone Yard. The case was remanded for His Excellency the Governor will be also lost the swimming to Tientsin; the Rumford Medal, and the Copley

with his joy

48 hours for further investigation, arriving at 12.15.-

from each fre station.

day-afternoon.

BANK CEREMONY ON WEDNESDAY

though beating Shanghai Medal.