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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

Authorised Capital

Issued and Fully Paid-up Reserva Funds:-

Sterling

Hong Kong Currency Ro-

scrve

Liability of Pro-

-$50,000,000 $20,000,000

.£ €,500,000,

$10,000,000).

prietorn

-$20,000,000 -

HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONⱭ.

The recently published Reserve "New Testament in 1,000 words" is the first instal- ment of the Bible in Basic English planned by the Cambridge University Press.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, Chairman.

W. H. Lock, Esq., Deputy Chairman,

0. Miskio, Esq»_

K. B. Morrison, Esqui Hou, Mr. T. E. Porros,

J. H. Bousfeld, Eng- à, il. Compton, Esq. This marks an important L. J. Davion, Eng., advance in this system of Hon. Mr. 8. II. Dodwell, Hon. Mr. A. L. Shigida,

Sir Vandelcur M. Grayburn Chief Manager,

A the regulation in

thoroughbred Aberdeen- This was brought out in the knowledge of

bull

in was auctioned course of evidence before Com- the Mariners' Notice. He was in- Angus

Plains recently for three structed by a superior officer at Pleasant mander C. T. Suff when

[ 20-year-old Europeans, Captain R. Balt, mas- the Water Police Station to visit $15,000 breaking

and Cap the ship

to summon the price record on the books of the simplified English worked out by ter of the s.s. Bronxville,

Beside lights over | Aberdeen-Angus tain G. H. M. Vanderliet, master master. of the 5.5. Straat Malaca, and hatches, lights out of some of the clation. Captain J. Jensen, master of the port-holes reflected.

Captain Jensen said that withi charged failing to reduce the lighting on instructions to screen all external Their vessels to a satisfactory lights on the ship were properly degree during the black-out exer- carried out. He was not aware of

lights reflecting on the wharf from ¡port-holes.

5.8

Tarn,

were

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Mr. C. K. Ogden, in which some 850 words serve the same pur- pose as the half-million normally was employed in speaking and writing Amoy

Bangkok his The Bull, Eileennere 200

Mr. Ogden's system is

Batavia be the coming Demosy sold by J. Garrett Tolan of Plea- English. A. E. Pierre clahned ant Plains to Col. of Canterbury Farms, Warrenton, "universal language" since Eng-Calcutta Va, Mr. Tolan's cat le broke anish is so widely spoken and is Chotoo other 20-year record on May 26, the only tongue in which a few Colombo

said. when 38 hundred of its words can form a the Association

thoroughbred Aberdeen-complete language. head of

were auctioned for #1 Angus Average of $984.

The Deputy Director of AR.P.,

Remarking that he must then Mr B. H Puckle, and Mr. M. L. Bevan, A.R.P. Training Officer, accept the Police Reservist's evi- testified

Captain against

Balt, dence. Commander Stiff convicted who was represented by Mr. F. G. and cautioned defendant. Nigel. Mr. Puckle said that h Saw reflected lights whte on eb. The servation duty in the air. lights were reflected from the deck and the water.

Questioned by Mr. Nigel, Mr. Packie said he was aware of the wording of the regulations con- lained in the Marmers' Notice in regard to the black-out exercise which was to the effect that res- tricted lighting for the safe working of cargo on ships was permitted.

The Denuty

Director

agreed

that he was not in a position consistent with the safe working

say what amount of lighting was

of cargo.

BRIBERY CHARGE AGAINST JUNIOR 1.0. ASSISTANT

THAT ACCUSED, Cheung Fuk-chau, a Junior Immigration assistant stationed at Shautaukok, on July 2, accepted a bribe of $5 from an immigrant with a view to influencing his conduct as a public servant, and dashed across the border when being taken to Taipo for enquiries, only to be returned Mr. M. L. Bevan testified that and arrested, was stated by Mr. E. H. Williams, he saw a brilliant light on a ship | Crown Counsel at the Criminal sessions this morn- near the Vehicular Ferry. aware of the regulations containing.

“Brilliant Light”

while on duty at Magazine Gop

He the

ed in the Mariners' Notice. was in the same position as Deputy Director in regard to judging what amount of lighting was necessary for safe working.

Mr. Bevan, however, added that from information received from the Police, he was of the opinion that the amount of lighting on the ship was more than necessary for unloading and loading cargo.

Mr. Nigel pointed out that this for was not evidence and asked

un adjournment to this afternoon

This was granted..

Case Dismissed Submitting that the Crown had

The case was heard before the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Muc- Gregor, and the jury was compos- ed of Messrs. A. E. L. Burgoyne, ;

C. M. Victor, Fung C. Brown,

W. Lee, Ho Hong- Wai-sun, E. kuen and Tran Tharch-ding.

Accused, who pleaded not guilty, was not legally represent-

ed.

Territory with

to

CAFE FOOD RAID CHARGE

an

Nearly a quarter of the people of the world know some Eng- lish so that this tongue has a fly- ing start for an international lan- guage.

In addition to the 850 funda- mental words, 50 special "Bible words" and about 100 words listed in Basic English

as giving most help in reading verse, have been ermployed in the Basic New Testa- ment, so the total number used is around 1,000.

Rangoon Balgon

San Francisc

Shaoghai

Gournays

Patani

Kuala Lumpur Bhungapore

BRANCHES:—

1pob

Jabone

Kobe

Kowloon

Lundou

Malnova

Dairen

Tienisin

Foodbow

Muar (Jcbore) Tokyo

Haiphong Hakow

Muiden

New York

Talogtao Yokohama

Harbin

Paip!DE

Iollo

Lyons

Manila

Penang

Bungos

Swatoy

to

CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened

and

DEPO FIXED Local Currency SITS received for One Year or shorter perioda in Local and Other Currencies which will be quoted ad on terms application.

SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES of various sizes To Let.

TRUSTEE and EXECUTOR business undertaken.

Hong Kong. 28th February, 1941.

HONG KONG SAVINGS BANK.

This has made for unusual clarity of thought in some pass- familiar cadences ages although often differ considerably from

Authorised Version of the The Business of the above Bank 19

the

new

KONG

AND

Bible. Many persons have thought conducted by the HONG KONG AND it impossible to compass the Bible SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, few words used in Rules may be obtained on application.

FOR THE HONG within the Basic English, but the publication SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, of the

volume contradicts

V. M. GRAYBURN, The this belief.

Basic English

Chief Manager, New Testament is a new transla-

Hong Kong, 1st March, 1937, tion from the original Hebrew and Greek, not an adaptation from the Authorised Version.

BEES STUNG 'EM?

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1853

Paid-up Capital

Reserve Liability of Pro-

prietors

Fighting Abyssinians, Reserve Fund in order to gain weapons, prepared a plague of bees, which they turned loose among Italian camps in the

recent successfully concluded campaign.

£3.000.000 £3,000,000

£3,000,000.

HEAD OFFICE: LONDON! 28, Bishopsgate, E.C.2. 117/122, Leadenhall Street, ECA West End" Branch: 14/16, Cockspur Street, 8.W.1. Manchester Branchi

12. Musley Street, Manchester, a

AGENCIES AND BRANCHES.

An alleged raid on Mr. Williams said that accused's Oxford Street restaurant duty was to examine the entry permits of persons from Chinese by five men and the theft at the pier. Persons of 25lb. of tea, 40lb. of permits were allowed pass and those without permits sugar, 691b. of margar- were asked for $25 deposit. If

While the Italians, stung by they had money they were taken ine, 13lb. of mutton, 321b.

officer. completely failed to make out a to a senior

It was not of veal, and a bottle of gin the bees, were rushing about the Abyssinians dashed in and secur- duty to handle any

at the led some of their arms. described case against his client, Mr. H. J.accused's Aimstrong secured dismissal of money but he was entitled not to

Miss Sylvia Pankhurst said this Batur

Bombay the case against Captain G. H. M.

the other day, friends of Haile Selassie celebrated Vanderliet. Mr. Armstrong point-permit nor the necessary money Court, ed out that the European Ser- At 4.30 p.m. on July 2, Chan

Andrew Flynn, a his return to his capital and the geant admitted he was not aware Shun was one of a party of pas-when

victories of Ethiopia. the

was

allow anyone to pass who had no Marlborough Street Police at a meeting in London at which

Chan

of the regulations governing res-sengers who landed at the pier, former porter at tricted lighting on ships working Accused asked Chan Shun for his

not entry permit and was told he had restaurant, living at Lan- cargo, and also that he was

Accused then asked if he beth Road, was committ- in a position to say how much! none. light was necessary to work the had the necessary deposit. cargo. Mr. Puckle also, stated replied that he had not and asked for trial.

In a statement to a detective Mr. Armstrong, could only express ed whether $5 would do. Accused

said it would and took the $5 and he is alleged to have sald he con- his personal opinion that

cealed himself on the roof unil lights were more than necessary. let Chan pass.

Mr. Williams said this $5 was In testifying against Captain J.

a window, downstairs, forced Jensen,

Re- a European Police a bribe to allow Chan Shun to everyone had gone and then went to a gin and servist admitted that he had no land.

helped himself lemonade and awaited the arrival

LOCAL SHARES

H.K. GOVT. LOANS

4% Loan 97% b.

32% Loan (1934) 94 b. 3% Loan (1940) 94 b.

BANKS Bank of East Asia $74% b.

INSURANCES

the

Canton Ins: $925 b. Union Ins. $400 b. H.K. Fire Ins. $185 b. DOCKS, WHARVES, GODOWNS, ETC.

H.K. and K. Wharves $90 b. Providents. $5:80' b

LANDS, HOTEL & BLDGS, 'H.K. and S. Hote's $3.40 b.,

$32. S.

H.K. Lands $35 b., $35.00.st Chinese Estates $101 b. SON PUBLIC UTILITIES H.K. Tramways $17.40's.

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SEVEN ENTRIES FOR "CHI YIN

YAT PO" CUP

Alor Star Amritsar Bangkok

Calcutta

Hankow

Pabang

Hong Kon

Bangoon

Ilollo

Balgon

Ipod

Serezaban

Karachi

Bangbund

Klang

Bingapore

Agencies:

Kobe

Bitiawan

Olive Stress Kuala Larapar Sourabaya

Farlie Place Euching

Taiping

Madras

Tientain

Manila

Tangkab

Medan

(Ribaket)

New York

Tungtao

Pelpin

(Poking)

Yokobamos

Caston Oswayors

Cobu Colombo Dolbi Вврвима

The Bank's Head Office in London

FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking Business transacted.

CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED DEPOSITS received for One Year or shorter perioda in Local or Other Currencies at fates which will be quoted on application.

SAVINGS ACCOUNTS also opened m The hockey tournament on roll- 'Local Currency and Sterling with in Stopped At Other End of four other men whom he had

arranged to let into the restaurant, [er skates, under the auspices of terest allowed at rates obtainable on

They found a black saloon car"Chi Yin Yat Po," has attracted application. When Chan Shun arrived at the was !other end of the pier he

off Oxford Street, drove to the seven entries.

of the restaurant They are: Blitz Skating Team undertakes Executor and Trustee busi questioned by another Immigre-back entrance

ness, and claims recovery of Britain Regiment), Panthers

Income Tax overpait,' on terms-which tion Assistant who asked for his and eventually drove away with (5/7 A.A.

Rink), King's may be ascertained at any of the permit. Chan said he had none tea, meat, butter and a bottle of (China Skating and

stand told to

he received Skating Rink, Empress Skating Agencies and Branches, aside.

gin. The next day

Club and

W. H. EVANS THOMAS, Rink, Cyclone Sports had £5 as his share. Questioned, Chan said he

Kowloon Skating Rink "A" and given accused $5 to be let through.

"B" teams. This immigration assistant, Kan Tung-wing, than went along the pier and asked accused if he had let the man through. As they were speaking, accused tried to force the $5 into Kan's hip pocket but the later took the money and returned it to accused. The party then went the office and the mat ter was reported to a senior of- ficer. In the office, accused hand- ed the money to Chan, but when

was

ORANGES & ONIONS HER PICK

The Tournament is expected to commence this coming Satur- day.

FRIENDLY BOWLS

(5), 24-12. Colledge, J. Hempsey,

M. E.

Manager.

THE WING ON BANK, LIMITED.

Head Office: Hong Kong

26, Des Voeux Road, Central. Authorized Capital $10,000,000

LONDON BANKERS Westminster Bank, Ltd.

Foreign Exchange and every description of banking business transacted.

Accounts opened. Fixed Depoalls Current Accounts and. Savings received at rates which will be Safe Deposit Boxes for hire.

PHILIP GOCKCHIN,

Chief Manager.

Civil Service Cricket Club beat Lane ford in a friendly Lawn Bowls match' Oranges and onions at the Valley yesterday by 37 shots,

W. McLeod, W. Gardiner, J. Gellatly he heard Chan asked to sign the were among the articles and H.-E. Strange (s) (C:8.C.C.) beat note, he snatched it and ran into which Dorothy Madeline. C. Fincher G. Tanner and the kitchen. He was followed- China Lights (Old) $6 b., $6.10 by other officers and brought back. Evans (32), shop assis-Purvis and E. W. Simmends (8)

B: $6. 80.

The note was taken from him and tant, of Harrow Road, em-(c.s.c.C.) beat E, S. Baker, J. quoted on application...

Lodge, W, C. Ogley and H. W. Randall H.K. Electrics Ex. Rts. $22.10 b. Chan: Shun signed it

Later in the evening Mr. Tong ployed at Messrs. White-(s): 20-17 w ga H.K Electrics (New) $21 b. HK Electrics Rights $11 b, Chung-kwan, senior Chinese of leys, packed for herself at

ficer, decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. A. J. G. her firm's expense. Taylor, the Immigration Officer: At the Marylebone Police Court

$11:15-să.A COM

ME INDUSTRIALS. Cements $15 8.7

VALSTORES," &c. Watsons $10% 80. Wm. Powell, $11⁄2 b.'

LAST DAY'S SALES 500 Providents @ $5.00 - 500 Humphreys @ $7 23-Electrica Rts @ $11 206 Electrics Rts @ $11.1 1500 Watsons @ $10:

P: Crawlay, J, Carr, S.. Eccleshall

and W. 3. Burling (s) (C.S.C.C.) beat

H. Bonner, F. Hall, S. Carr and A. B. Hamsom (s) 31-15. - who kn

at Taipo. The party was about to she pleaded "Guilty" to stealing London football clubs which have board a lorry when accused broke the onions and oranges, cucum-been unable to accept the League, fix away and ran to Chinese territory, bers, turnips, lettuces, six bundles ture, list which necessitates' long dis Two dav later he was return of rhubarb, radishes, and 181b. tance travelling have formed a London War Football League, The Association of potatoes to the value of £1.05 will be asked to sanction the formation ed by the Japanese,

of this new League in which 11 London Id, and was remanded: m

Evidenice was alven by Chan Shun, Kam Tung-wing and Pang A detective said that the size clubs and five-nearby clubs will be of the parcol she had packed for members, making a programme of 30 herself aroused suspicion.matches-Reuters

Siu-tim this morning.

Case is proceeding

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