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KING VICTOR EMMANUEL 67TH BIRTHDAY. ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION BY ITALIAŇ

CONSUL GENERAL

The 67th anniversary of the birthday of King Victor Emmanuel of Italy was celebrated this morn- ing by members of the Italian community in the Colony, when a reception was given by the Italian Consul-General Comm. A. Bian- coni, at the Hong Kong Hotel, and at which His Excellency the Governor and Lady Caldecott were present. Others who attended' in- cluded His Excellency the General Officer Commanding, Major Gazer- al A. W. Bartholomew. the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North. Acting „ Co- lonial Secretary, and Mrs. North, Rear-Admiral and Mrs. C. G. Sedx- wick Wing. Comdr. and Mrs. A. G. Bishop. Mr. Justice and Mrs. J. J. Hayden, Sir William Eornelly Mr. and Mrs. H. Jusserand, Mr.j

V. M. Grayburn, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Benson, Mr. and Mrs. A. H.

THE CHINA HAH. - THERSDAY, NOVEMBER 12-19

As disorders spread last month through Wyoming. Peanyi- vania, where striking knitting mills employees and the police clash- ed, this woman rushed through the police lines to safety. Strikers," police and innocent bystanders were injured in the melee.

Compton, Mr. and Mrs. L. Dun- LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES

bar, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Taggart, -Count and Countess de Courseulles,

LOCAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

Chinese Woman Killed

WHILE WALKING ON THE ROADWAY

HUSBAND ON MURDER CHARGE CENTRAL THEATRE

After Discovery Of Wife

With Knife Wout is

Claud Ivor Vaissime, a ship- ping clerk, of Onslow-gardens, South Woodford, was charged at Wanstead police station - -last month with the murder of his wife Ethel, aged 36,

Mrs. Vaissiere was found dead with severe kuifé wounds at her · home early one day.

In the Colony of Hong Kong, including the Island.. Kowloon and the New Territories, during the week ended at 6 am. last Saturday: there were altogether 43 traffic sc-j zem cidents, as the result of 'which one

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person was killed and 20 persoas TWO MEN KILLED

†were injured.

The person killed, a Chinese female, was knocked down and Lati injured by a motor-lorry whilst walking on the roadway. Of the

persons injured, 15 were pedestrians, who were either walk- jag or running across the road and

were struck by vehicles.

IN FIRE

Outbreak In Ship's Hold

ONE BODY NOW RECOVERED

One bicycle rider and one tricycle rider were injured as the result of No little excitement was caused collisions between vehicles. One in Taikoo Dockyard last evening bicycle rider was injured when his

at about 7 p.m. when it was found vehicle collided with a wall. Onei

one bus that a fire had broken out in the trancar passenger and passenger were injured whilst fore hold of the steamer Recor- alighting from a moving tramar der, a British cable laying ship. and a moving motor-bus, respec-which is tied up on the waterfront We have received five dollars] Messrs. Caldbeck, Macgregor tively. and Mrs. J. K. Bousfield, Mr. and from "Star" for the Poppy Day and Co. Ltd., have issued a time-

The alarm Of the 43 accidents, 19 were at Taikoo Dockyard. Mrs. C. G. Pelham, Mr. Mok Kon- Fund.

ly little pamphlet entitled "Gen-collisions between vehicles; 20 were was immediately raised and the tlemen What and When?" collisions between vehicles and Central Fire Brigade was notified Mrs. Li Shu-fan, Dr. (Miss) Lady Caldecott will present the which might almost be described pedestrians; and four accidents Katie Woo. members of the Con-jawards at the annual distribution) as the “Diner's-out Vade Mecum" were due to other causes. sular Body and members of the of prizes at St. Joseph's College on It contains full directions, in hap Executive and Legislative Coun-November 19, at 5.30 p.m. cils.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Drummond, Mr.

sanx. Mr. Kan Tong-po. Dr. and

Consul-General's Speech

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The py, verse, of the wines which function will have the patronage of gentleman should drink with his! His Excellency the Governor.

viands. Copies may be, obtained on application to the company's Dr. Heinrich Betz, until lately offices, and may with profit and German Consul-General in Tien-pleasure be sent to one's prospec- tsin, is arriving in Hong Kong to tive hosts at Christmas - or, in-

In his speech the Italian Consul-morrow on his way to Germany.deed, any other time of the year

lon his retirement after a long and—as a gentle hint. General said:

"Your Excellency the Governor, distinguished career. He is due

ATLANTIC AIR SERVICES Preparatory Work Proceeding

London, To-day.

and quickly arrived on the scene.

Two tugs from the Taikoo Dock-; yard, the Taikoo and another smaller tug, stood by the Recor der and pumped water into the hold, while a searchlight from the Taikoo Tug was used to assist the firemen

Enquiries from the Shankiwan Police Station this morning eli- Excellencies, Dear Colleagues, by the sa. Duisburg, and, after The next function of the Hong

cited the information that

turc Members of the Councils. Ladies a day's stay in the Colony will Kong branch association of the

The Under-Secretary for Air, men were killed, one of the bodies and Gentlemen. On the 12th of proceed, with Frau Dr. Besz, to Royal Artillery for the month will Sir Philip Sassoon, was question-having since been recovered. November, 1935, I did not foresee Canton, to visit their son. Dr. B. be an evening dance to be held at ed in the House of Commons yes.

It is believed that a large quan- that I should have the privilege of Betz, German Vice-Consul there. the Hotel Cecil on Saturday next terday regarding the British air addressing you at a similar meet-

The dance orchestra of the Royal services in the North and South tity of rope and other material ing on the 12th of November 1936. Ms. L. R. Coogan, the mother Ulster Rifles will be in attendance, Atlantic. He said that since the has been destroyed. It has been a delightful, feeling to of Jackie Coogan who became by kind permission of Major Hagreement announced on July 13.]

The fire was extinguished at find myself still for a few months famous by appearing in the title Mcl. Morrison, M.C. and Officers. negotiations had continued be about 11 pm with old friends among whom role of "The Kid" with Charlie

the tween the Governments of

Mr. J. C. FitzHenry, Deputy Su- have spent one of the happiest Chaplin, is a passenger on the Em- Members of the RAMC Asso-United Kingdom, Canada and the periods of my life. No doubt, life press of Canada, en route to Hono-ciation and their friends are re- Irish Free State with the United Perintendent of the Central Fire is not only agreeable here, even if lulu. She is accompanied by her minded that the grand carnival States Government, with regard to Station, was in charge of the fire you do not put up with the bad other son, Mr. R. Coogan, both dance of the association for the the establishment of a North At-fighting and assisting him

Station Officer Smith and Assis- months and the typhoons, but it of whom are making a tour of year will take place to-morrow atlantic service. Active prepar- affords to everyone a wiser outlook the Orient. Asked what Jackie's the Hotel Cecil from 8.20 p.m. to tions of air bases, fully equipped tant Statica Officer Browne. upon the things of the Near East future plans are, she said, “Jackiel1 am. Exhibition Cabaret dances with the necessary wireless and Three appliances from the Cen- and the Far West.

is just finishing school. He will kindly contributed by a well-meteorological" facilities, were intral Station and two from **During the last year, old Europe be back in the pictures soon." known local artist will be included hand in the Irish Free State and Wanchai fire station were on the and the world at large have wit-

for the entertainment of patrons Newfoundland. It

was hoped scene, and three hydrants, five nessed many political developments bodies the virtues of his people on this occasion. The dance or that experimental flights would fire floats and one motor-pump. which have to a certain extent affected my country. Even if the and its military past. In the very chestra of the Royal Ulster Rifles begin in the spring and that the were used. passions of the hour have been moment that the British Empire will be in attendance, by kind per commencement of the regular ser- for the mission of Major H. Mel Morrison, vice would follow as soon as suf- fanned sometimes by prejudice and is busily preparing

M.C. and Officers. Admission fees fcient experience had been gain- Coronation, let me express lack of knowledge, the crisis which

will be at usual charges. has followed has been beneficial by in my name and in that of my removing misunderstandings and countrymen living here, the hearty wish that he may long live, for

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were

the

ARMISTICE DAY IN BRITAIN

(Continued from Page 1)

With regard to the South Atlan- Patrons of the Hong Kong tic service, tenders had been re- by reducing to their real value some the welfare of his subjects and Hotel are advised that the usualceived and were now under con- international institutions. We have

Tea Dance has been cancelled on sideration. The commencement jage began to the Cenotaph, the base learned that the interests of some for the benefit of the world."

Sunday next in order to afford the of the service depended on the re- of which was banked high Filipino employees of the Hotel sult of this examination-British flowers, and the tomb of the Un- an opportunity" of participating in Wireless Service. the Philippine Commonwealth Ce- lebrations fixed for that date.

nations which can appear purely. co-existent are really complemen-

tary, and that every disagreement

is bound to find a ready solution

on which rest the guarantees of

• peace and friendship,

HE. The Governor's

Speech

Proposing the toast of the King

of Italy, His Excellency the

"It would be needless to point Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecot, out the principal facts which have said:-

The inauguration of the new building of the St. Louis In- dustrial School will take place, on

OBITUARY

marked the reign of Victor Em-i MT. Consul-General,-On be-Sunday next, when the edifice will Nine-Months-Old Son manuel HL, whose 67th birthday half of all your guests here this be blessed by Mgr. Valtorta, Italy is commemorating zo-day morning I ask you to accept our Vicar Apostolic. The celebration Of Capt. & Mrs. Wilson He has won the respect of the for-warm gratitude for your hospital of the feast of St. Anthony, the eign nations and

for his work hasity and for the opportunity thus patron of the church, which

world.

The death occurred at the Kow-

with

Hnown Warrior in Westminster! Abbey, upon which many Soral tributes wert reverently laid Owing to the exceptionally heavy and continuous rain in the late afternoon the numbers who in this way paid tribute to the fallen were

taller than on some former occa-

sions

"FIELD OF REMEMBRANCE"

As usual on Armistice Day the been crowned by the addition of given us of felicitating you and special reasons was omitted earlier loon Hospital this morning of the title of Emperor of Ethiopia your fellow-countrymen in this in the year, will also be honoured little Brian Wilson, the nine lawns on the north side of West which has been recognised to His Colony on the anniversary of your

months-old son of Capt, and Mrs.minster Abbey were set aside as a Majesty by the power of his pe Monarch's birthday.

Lady Caldecott, wife of the Gov-David Wilson, who passed away Field of Remembrance, in which ple and by the unanimous even if

crosses and Imitazion "If I may be permitted to in-ernor, has kindly consented to last night within 48 hours of con-miniature not yet expressed consent of the troduce a personal note, I would distribute the awards at the an-tracting dysentry.

Flanders poppies were planted ́in like to tell you, Mr. Bianconi, what nual prize-giving of St. Joseph's Capt. Wilson, who is master of memory of the fallen. Despite the Corporate State

a pleasure it is to us that you College on November 19, at 5.30 the ss. Yaman, was expected to rain a vast crowd visited the Field "During his reign the corporate should be our host to-day. Solp.m. The function will have the arrive in Shanghai last night and of Remembrance which, with the State has been created which many people that we could ill spare patronage of His Excellency the arrangements have been made for facade of the Abbey, was floodlit him to catch the CNAC. plane last night. In the pouring rain through the reorganization of the have left as during the current Governor.

for the Colony in order to be in the King paid a visit to the scene political and economic structure year that we are delighted indeed has put an end to the war be that your transfer, which we had Captain K. Guertsin had his time for the funeral, which will last evening and planted a cross- tween classes and subordinated the reason to apprehend taking place bail of $10 estreated when he pass the Monument at 4 p.m. to British Wireless Service. individual to the state. In foreign in its early months, has been post-failed to appear before Mr. K day. relations, the work of the King dated and that your genial perKeen on a charge of failing to with the wise collaborations of a sonality presides over this auspici-pay a rickshaw fare of 10 cents great leader has proved a valuable ous occasion.

outside the Hotel Cecil yesterday.} Chai Chik-sing aged 36, unem asset to peace by keeping into its

Traditional Friendship

morning

Įployed, was this morning senten- limits a modern colonial expedition. "Friendship between Italy and At the Central Magistracy ted to two mouths' hard labour In the East, where the noble sal-Britain is traditional, and between this

Mr. K Keen by Mr. K. Keen for the attempted] lors and soldiers of Great Britain friends there is no room for eva-granted the application of Lance-theft of a fountain pen from the appear as the guards of Europeansion or prevarication. We need sergeant Shevkopilass for the person of Mr. A. V. Vanbyben, of civilisation, we are standing for the not, therefore, attempt to dissem-confiscation of 200 catties of su-No. 374 Prince Edward Road at same ideals and are watching with be the fact that the recent past has gar, Zound on November 2 on Wardley Street. unconcealed Interest and anxiety presented an emergence of grave board the s.a. Tin Tat ummazi» the unceasing efforts of China to difficulties between our two great fested and unclaimed: < wards the completion of a new nonations Rather let is take heart.

PROPOSED SALE OF RIVER-BOATS Negotiations Still Proceeding

The two river-boats Sai, An and Lung Shan, belonging to the Hong In connection with the Diwali

Kong Macau - Canton Steamship festival (the Hindus greatest fes-Company, have not yet been sold. cial and political order from the fact that nowhere in the Chau Kwai, unemployed, was tival), which falls to-morrow, al as had been reported yesterday by

"It has been my privilege in world will the toast which it is sentenced to two months hard Indian Silk Stores as well as ex- a contemporary." Hong Kong to admire the daily now my honour to propose receive labour by Mr.. K. Keen at the port offices will decorate their work of your Governor whose effia more sincere and hearty response Central Magistracy for the theft shops and offices on that day and Interviewed by the Chiad Mall ciency and courtesy, the foreign than here in Bong Kong from us of a quantity of gold-dust from a celebrate the occasion with a this morning. Mr. H. de Luz, 30- Consuls like anybody elas, have been all this morning,

signboard outside No. 11 Bonhar function lasting the whole day on cratary of the Company, stabed able to appreciate. It is a pleaYour Excellencies, ladies and Strand East. The defendant was Sunday next at Baxhi Lodge, that negotiations have been cap- sure for me to tender through him gentlemen. I bid you drink to the seen waching off the gold-out No. 37, Conduit Road the ried on for the past month for zay respects

the health of His Majesty the

with arid and collecting it in Indian Silk Stores and offices will the sale of the two boats, but have King of Great ritain, who "em of Italy. Long may be reign="bottle

be entirely closed on Sunday not yet been concluded.

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