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THE CHINA MAIL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1947. ́ ́

NOMA CLAIMS GAVE CHURCH SURVEY

BENEFIT OF DOUBT

Quoting an example of his practice of always gives |

He pe

IN CHINA

Canon H. A. Wittenbach, wh has been commissioned by the Church Missionary Society, Lon-

needs of the Church in China, lett the Colony yesterday for Fskhol. is inerar covers Kwangtang West Chies.

Kwangi Hunan, Yunan and

ing a suspect the benefit of the doubt, Colonelities in the rice rationing scheme.don, to make a survey of the Noma Kennosuke, who is appearing before When dancing and the playing of No. 7 War Crimes Court, stated in evidence yesterday that he gave orders for Mr. M..A. da Silva, a very important spy," to be released owing to the insufficiency of proof, thereby en- abling Mr. Silva to escape to Macao. Nomia also said that he shed tears when he saw people, rescued from bombed out houses, thanking a Gendarme Commander for his res- cue efforts.

KHONG HẸP LUNG

CO. (1992) LTD.

36 Chung King Street, Sham-shui-po

Tel. 56846

1947.

HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK. CO., LTD.

FOR SALE- STEAM LAUNCH K. 14

Öffers are invited for this- vessel in the condition as she lies at Cosmopolitan Deck Talkoktsuf

Applications to view can be

in Docks.

Secretary,

-obtained. from the

.R. G. CRAIG, Acting Chief Manager.

mahjong was prohibited, it caus. ed a sensation among the people and many letters were received by him on the subject.. tested to the Civil Affairs

The Canon then plans to travel

We have the pleasure partment that the playing of mah- down the Yangtse te Shanghai feng had nothing to do with revisiting Church centres on the to announce the Opening tarding the Japanese war effort way, and from. Shanghai he will and eventually, in view of his make flying visits to Chckians of our Shipyard on Wed- strong objections, dancing and the and Fukien.

Canon playing of mahjong was allowed.

Wittenbach hopes to be nesday 12th February, Noma said that fer his efforts, he back in Hong Kong in September received many letters of appre- on his way home to take up his Continuing his testimony, reported the escape of Gob and ciation from the public. The re-appointment at the headquarters Nomt said that as a subordinate the others to the Governor presentatives of the Chinese Cos of the Society as Far East Steve- of the Governor General, he General. When Guh and the operative Council also expressed tary.

Nema said attended before the latter every others, were recaptured, the their thanks to him. day to receive orders and in case "was handed over to the that he was also responsible for:

the cancellation of searches at the truetons, which he carried out judicial authorities. Goh and

wharves ferry

hot arrest the man without suffi-

MARINE COURT When asked by defending coun- cient prouf. He accepted rupon- conscientiously and carefully. the others were later executed;

There

no dogs at under the orders of the judicial sel to give an example of his sibility in the matter and made Gendarmerie Headquarters.authorities. He knew this from claim that he always gave a sus a report to the Governor General. The "Sai On" Casualty

pect the benent of the doubt, who agreed that the course he Army dogs were issued to the a report which he saw., garrison troops; but not to the Noma said that he could-not Noma said that an important spy had taken was correct.

His Excellency the Governet!

All persons; firms or was arrested in.Kowloon. Sub- Noma said that when a number Gendarmerie. At a meeting remember if he went to, St. cuently, this suspect

convened the above-named Company with which he had with the press John's Hall with Mr. Sykes or leased on his orders was re- cf houses near the Western Gen- under his hand and the seal of poration having claims against

35 was darmerie Headquarters were des- the Clany has representatives of the not. He did, however, visit St. not sufficient preof. An applica troyed during an air-raid, many Marine Court to investigate the respect to transactions prior to Chinese Co-operative Council, John's Hall, but denied striking tion, was made that the man be people were entombed in the casualty which occured to the 8th December, 1941, are kindly

but he rejected the ruins. The wo

work of rescuing these River Steamer "Sai On: on the requested the question of wild dogs was an officer there.

to submit such i Later, proof people went on for 48 hours and brought up and it was requested denied having spoken to

claims, with supporting details forthcoming that the man was in many of them were saved. Noma 4th February, 1947. that stepa be taken to hunt Sykes in the detention cells or deed a spy, but it was too late, said.

that he

where possible, to the registered ; shed

as he saw tears as

Consist them down. As he considered witnessed his being tortured, as he had already left fer Macap. those who had been rescued and 2. The court will

office of the Company, Kowloon That man was Mr. M. A. da Silva, their families expressing thanks the following three members: Docks, Hunghom, Kowloon, on the request to be a reasonable

Noma said that his subordinates to the Gendarme Commander.

or before '28th February, 1947. JAMES JOLLY, ESQ. then adjourned

C.B.E., R.D.

and

were

Noma ale tested

Street Arrests

Mr.

one, he drew up a plan and, Ramphal Ghilote was arrested were very sorry about the matter Hearing

case,

was

after obtaining permission from for doing something against but he told them that they could till 10 am. today.

General, the Governor

an- the Indian Independence League nounced his intentions to the fand also for espionage activities. publle through the Press. TheIn connection with this plan was put into effect and Noma said that, he told the number of wild dogs de Moriyama and a member creased. For his work in this direction, Noma said that he received minny letters of ap preciation from the public,

:

the Indian Independence League who said Ghilote was I "bad man". that they could not execute anyone on their Gwn authority.

re-

London Cafe Case

Comes To End

Judgment was given yesterday in the case in which Charlie Choy, alias Choi Hak-lun, of Lockhart Road, was charged on three counts of failing to furnish particulars to the Custodian of Property, with paying an unascertained. sum of money to or for the benefit of an alien. on or about September 1, 1945, and with carry- ing on from about September 2, 1945 and be- tween then and March 1946, the trade förmer- ly carried by an alien enemy. Defendant was found guilty on ruptly terminated at the time of

Father Joy

Numa said that he never re- Nama said that Fatherceived any complaints from the Patrick Joy, was arrested and Governor General's office interrogated because it was garding the manner in which suspected that he was aspy. Gendarmes were carrying out Investigations in connection arrests of people for deporta with espionage cuses had to betion. He was only told by the carried out very fally, but as Governor General to be careful Father Joy was a missionary, in carrying out" arrests in or Nom said he gave orders for der not to hurt the feelings of Father Joy to be treated very the publie and that he should carefully. As the offence of

Co-operate with the

Civil Father Joy was a very slight Affairs Department.

the first and third charges and defendant's visit to the Japanese one, Noma said that he gave Concerning compulsory evacua.not guilty on the second. On the at the camp. orders that he be released and tien, Noma said that the Governor first charge, he was; fined $100

Defence Case this was done..

occurring in the detention

his subordinates tortured sus pects.

General issued a most important and on the third charge, $200. At this stage, the defence raised

operational order to the Gendar.

much against the Gendarmes be-

Master Mariner and Marine Magistrate, President of the Court. Lieut.Comdr. JAMES

. FRANCIS REGINALD

CREWS, G.M., RN.

ARTHUR PITTENDRIGH,

ESQ

Master Mariner.

3. The investigation will take place at the Harbour Office, and will commence at 10.00 am. on Friday the 14th February, .1947.

■

4. Any person who shows that

investigation has a right to

NOTICE

HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

*

cor-

Claims are required for ro- gistration, purposes only.

Acceptance of any claims lodged is not to be construed | as an admission” of liability.

R. G. CRAIG, Acting Chief Manager.

Kowloon Docks, 6th Feb., 1947.1

HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

The Register of Members of

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers, Surveyors

and Appraisers. Pedder. Building.

Telephone No. 20221:

PUBLIC AUCTION. The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Auction on

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

20 WORDS FOR ONE INSERTION PREPAID $1 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL INSERTION, ADDITIONAL WORDS 10 CTS. PER" WOND PER INSERTION

-$2

Replies are awaiting at our Public Fotees for Box. Nos. 212, 214, 218, 220, 221, 228, 229, 231, 240, 256.

WEDNESDAY, THE 12TH FEBRUARY 1947 tommencing at 2.30 P.M.

at their Sales Rooms, No. 35, Hankow Road Kowloon.

A FINE COLLECTION OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

-FURNITURE Comprising:-

LOST,

LOST Reward offered for "re" covery of 7 months old Alsatian 'Dog missing since 1st February, Information to Craig. Saltash. Gascoigne Road, King's Park,

Telephone 07323

or

Kowloon, 68054. Chesterfield Suites, Office

LOST ALSATIAN DOG. Will Writing Tables, Book Cases Chinese gentleman who telephon- Small Round Tables, Set of cd 67323 on 4th February 1947 Teak Ten Poys, Doudle in absence of owner please tele- Single Wardrobes, Low Boys, phone 58054 between the hours of Chest of Drawers, Single, &9am-12 noon and 2-5 pan. Double Bedsteads, Bath Room Mirrors, Radiators, Dressing Tables,

Electric Toaster,

POSITION VACANT

Glass Ware, Silver Ware, RADIO OPERATOR Cutlery. Blankets, Tea Set

Coolerator, Refrigerator, En-Position vacant with Cathay glish Carpet, Rugs, Curios, Pacific Airways for a Radio Push Car, Frying Pans, Ex Operator. First class P.M.G. Tables, éence necessary. Apply Cathay Sideboards, Glass Cabinets, Pacific Airways Prince's Build Dining Chairs, Folding Carding, Hongkong.

tension

Dining

Tables, and 1 Blackwood Ex-

tension Dining Table with 2 Leaves. Etc., Etc., Etc.

Also

Guitar in Casc

1 "Singer" Treadle Sewing

Machine

-

1 Underwood Typewriter 10"

1 "Lang Junior" Coal Cooking

Stove

2 Gas Geysers

1 Westinghouse Radio Set

1 Bed Room Suite 11 Pees.

he or she has an interest in the the Hongkong & Whampoa Dock 1 Dining Room Sulte-11 Pces. appear and be heard, and any Co. Ltd. will be opened from On View From Tuesday, The

other perton

the

of

im-

11th February 1947.

Service Auction Rooms

Auctioneers, Surveyors, etc. Basement. French Bank Bldg.. A.E.B. de Souza, Auctioneer. Telephons 31867.

URBAN COUNCIL-

NOTICE

Kailungwan (East) Cemetery Natite is hereby given that LAMMERT. BROS;no roburial of exhumed remains Auctioneers. I will be allowed in the above Cemetery after the 30th April, 1947. After that date all ex- humed, remains must be re- buried in New Kowloon No. 3 Cemetery (Urn Cemetery), Diamond Hill, Kowlace.

PUBLIC AUCTION

Monday the 10th day may appear and be heard by leave of the court February, 1947, to Saturday

the 8th day of March, 1947, Terms: As Customary. Such persons

should give both days inclusive and their names and addresses to mediately thereafter will be Noma said that he had never

Giving judgment Mr. Sainsbury in their cross-examination an ac

Court clerk before the closed again for the period received any report of a death mes. Noma said that he was very said. in parte

count of an arrangement said to ing empicyed in the collection of This is a case which has taken have been concluded In-July 1945, appointed day, when arrange from Monday the 10th day of cells, neither did he hear that people for evacuation, as he knew involved 45 pages of written notes. [in the presence of a witness who them of the time' and date to 15th day, of, March, 1947, both four days and two half days and which was reduced into writing ments will be made to notify March, 1947, to Saturday the in his heart that the public would Elghicen witnesses have engaged also signed the writing and wil attend so as to prevent incon- days inclusive. iate the Gendarmes as a result the unremitting attention of coun-nessed the payment of 300,003 M. The representatives, of the

Representatives of the Chinese sel of both sides for whose elurts Yen.

as consideration. The writvenicace to those wishing to be Cooperative Counci Chinese Co-operative Conseil that

requested the court is grateful.

ing is produced, and is carefully heard. be taken in arresting

identified by the requested that Gendarmes,

people tu

19 ensure that only those The case has centred around ed to

by the witness Write it on employ- when making arrests, should be coming within the proper cate-the sale of the London Cafe, who witnessed it and by a land-President of the Marine in uniform; that Gendarmes gory should be arrested, Noma known during the occupation as lady and her agent to whom it produce identificatish badges said that he instructed District the Shum Chun Restaurant, and was shown apart from accused. Harbour Office, 小 when making arrest; that per

Commanders accordingly.

carried on at Nos. 88 to 92 Lock-It has been put to the witnesses sons required. witnesses of a British Naval Officer.

by the Crown that this agree. She

who used the soubriquet should nut be detained was arrested shortly after the sak! Jce, but who has been reler-as early as July 31, 1945. I have and that permission should Japanese occupation because she red to by witnesses by the Chin listened to the witnesses carefully be granted.· for articles twas concerned in the escape of a ese characters for his name, Tui-and I feel satisfied as to the au- be sent in to people detained, Japanese soldier. This escaped tin.

20

care be

J. JOLLY."

He knew Mrs. Bush. the wife hart Road by an Ota. Tainment was not in fact concluded Rungkong, 11th February, 1947. value of $10.00 each at the

Some of granted.

the requests

were

soldier had

written seme

anti-

The representatives translated

war

views and

Mrs. Bush had these views. Noma

том

Common Ground

thenticity of this document, and

that the story of the man who witnessed it is substantially cor- rect:

POLICE NOTICE

During the said period when the Register of Members will be so closed it is the intention Court.of the Company to offer to members AS THEN SHOWN ON SUCH REGISTER 300,000 unissued shares of the nominal price of $20.00 per share (such price being payable in full upon application within two months from the date of such offer) and so that each auch member of the Company or his shall be did not make any mention of said that he arranged for Mrs. The allegation is that in the

In considering the agreement,The following articica now approved dominee deaths occurring in the de. Bush to be sent to Japan and ac-early days of September 1945 de- it is material to consider what the in the possession of the Police entitled to apply for and take tention cells. They never, sp

fendant' made an arrangement defendant told us in the witness are suspected to have been up as near as possible 3 plied for permission to inspect never told her that she would be with Tal Tin to take over the box. sueir cells.

dragged by the hair through the business and it is common ground 11 is held, therefore, that the stolen in Hong Kong, any perunissued shares for every 6 streets of Hong Kong and did not and amply proved that when-Tai paper dated July 31 was at most son recognising same as their complete shares then held by know why she said such a foolish rin at that time left the premises, an agreement to sell, or an exc- property are requested to com such member. Any shares sq thing.

the defendant went into the pre-cutory contract, and that it be municate with the Director of offered to members and "Noma said that he was sorry to say that some of the police didmises and took charge after a came a fale at the time defendant Criminal Intelligence, Oriental paid for on duo date by them

visit to the Japanese in the in- took delivery of the business

for those in whose favour they do bad things. On being told ternment camp. The Crown tays which was on or about Septem-

Building, Nomu denied that he ever about such things, he

shall have wholly or partly brought that the inevitable assumption is ber 2, issued any order for execution them before the Officers at

renounced their rights will be that the arrangement which was On the amended" summanses,

was a purchase.

They

call no question of forfeiture arises

taken up and paid for by, Mollers' Trusts Limited at $20.00 per share.

Nama said that he received a report that a British P.0.W. had died of heart failure dur ing interrogation.

corded her every convenience. He

1045.

in respect of un armed robber. meeting and told them to" be yery made of employees which but I sea that under Section 24."

Ho al denied that he issued strict and added that Gendarmes evidence verbal or written orders for also needed careful watching.

Marcus Sliva

(Sd.) D. W. MacINTOSH Commissioner of Police

purports to show that they them-the goodwill rests with the Cus-Hongkong, 15th January, 1947 the execution. Köf Gob and

selves, the employees, were left lodian. others as alleged by Inouve Regarding his efforts on behalf in charge of the property and had Mr. A. Lonsdale, Crown Coun- Norma said that he never did of the public. Noma said that he instructions to reserve any profits sel, assisted by Inspector R W.

One Leopard Skin. spoke to the Chief of the Civil for Tai Tin's bencft, to be renit-MacCadle (Special Branch) was such a cowardly thing

as to Affairs Department regarding the ted to him in camp or at Stanley. for the prosecution, while Mr. M. One Chinese Bedspread (or conceal anything and that he rectification of certain irregular and that this state of affairs ab- A. da Silva was for the defence.

shawl), black silk, tassell ed coloured embroidery. One Red Jacket (small). One Red Dressing.

(long).

"JANE"

MY DEAR CHILD --WHAT

ARE YOU SAYING ?—SILAS THE PHANTONI!!—OH, WHY. COULDN'T I READ HIS DARK SECRET IN MY CRYSTAL?.

* BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES

ASTRODE DEUS' DIDNT

SMIÑO) ALDOKINIO AFTER DAVEY !

OH, OH). 100% ON OUR

FRONT STEPS

PUG, HONEY, SOHURIT ON EARTH?

YOU'D BETTER COME. CLEAN, MADAM →ITS "BEEN PROVED THAT: YOUR

SON'S AT THE SOTTOM

OF THESE OUTRASSE,

AW, BOOTS WERE GONNA MOVE WBY OUT IN TH COUNTRY, AN ILL AJEVER SEE WA (ROAIN AN

SPEAK, SOPHIE-

TO. THINK MY. OWN -WIFE--

Sold!

NO-NO, JOSH!~I KEET, HIM WITH THE SHOW BUT ! NEVER DREAMT HE WOULD REPAY MỸ BY G

TRYING TO WRECK ITU SAFE

HEY, NOW, LOOK -ER CHICKENS, AND DUCH

AND RABBITS, AND A BARN, AND AN ORCHARD,

BADRO

ERS:

By EDGAR MARTIN

AND WELL BE OUT TO SEE YOU REAL OFTEN, AND YOULL

Y MEAN IT? NO KIDDIN? THEN

WOTRE WE WAITIN

FOR?

Gown

not

It is therefore very im portant that any persons who have purchased shares in the Company but are not on the Register in

respect thereof should, if they wish to take advantage of such offer, forth- with on the opening of the Skin Register present their transfers Faccompanied by the requisite One Coloured Dressing Gown, certificates together with the Cesta, (made by Coutiers approval in writing of the Re- of London).

gistrar of Companies for re One ladles Chinese Kimono gistration.

One Brown Smooth

(Ladies cont).

(blue, old)

One Short. White Stin Jacket,

The present authorised Ladies evening,Bolero capital of the Company is one style.

million shares of the nominal' value of $10.00 each, of which 472,875 shares have been issued.

One Black & Red Short Jacket,

Gents smoking jacket, One Chinese Dress (red)

Jadies. (One Black

Indes.

Mandarin

The Undersigned have received of Property to sell by Public

instructions from the Custodian':

Auction on

RW: H. MAYNARD,

Secretary,

Thursday and Friday the 13th Hongkong, 8th February,.1947.

and 14th February 1947. commencing each day at 10 a.m. at their Sales Rooms, Pedder Building, Basement,

+1

643 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS

ARTICLES, comprising:-

CANADIAN WAR GRAVES

The graves of a number of. Canadian Service personnel lost 'during action in Hong Kong Electro-plated and: Silver Ten have not as yet been located. and Coffee Sets, Teapoth and f Tea Kettles, Dishes and It would be deeply appreciated. Plates, Trays, Hot Water if any person, having knowledge Plates, Sweet Dishes, add of the death and/or burial of Baskets, Entree Dishes, Canadians in Hong Kong during, Assorted Knives, Assorted the period of hostilitles would

Spoons; communicate with the D.A.D.. Bread Knives, Bowls and War Graves, Room 18, Post Cups, Cocktail Shakers and Office Building, 3rd floor, Cocktail Cups, Coffee Pots, Telephone. 24100. Tea Strainers, Sugar Basins

Forks, Assorted

and Milk Jugs, Mugs and J. A. BAILIE, Lt. Col Jugs, Cruet Stands, Salt Canadian War Graves (Pacific). Cellars, Pepper Castors, Mus-

tard Pats, Napkin Rings, longkong, 5th February, 1947. Tooth-pick Holders, Toast Rocks, Incense Bürnera, Stands with Spirit Lamps; } Cigar and Cigarette Boxes, Trinket Boxes, Powder Boxes, Handbags, Compacts, Hair Brushes, Hand Mirrors, Cara

THE HONG KONG JOCKET-CLUB

Cases, Match Cases, Figures;} Draft Programmes... and Ornaments, Trinkets, Brace-Entry Forms for the Second lets, Bangles, Candlesticks, Extra Race Meeting to be held Etc., Etc., Wrist Watches, on Saturday, 22nd February Pocket, Watches, Clock, 1947

(weather permitting) Cameras, Lentes, Spectacles, may be obtained at the Secre- Fountain Pens, Chronometers, tary's Office, Exchange Build- Ete., Etc.,

ing; the Club House, Happy Valley; and the Stables, Shan The abovementioned articles Kwong Road. By an Agreement dated the will be open for inspection at Entries close at 12 o'clock Lammert Brothers NOON on Thursday, 13th Coat, 4th day of February, 1947 and Mars.

entered into between the Com-Auction Rooms on 10th, 11th February, 1947. pany of the one part and and 12th February 1947, be Ohe White Metal Belt (chain Mollers' Trusts Limited of thetween 10:00 am, and room, and

pattern open)

other part it has been agreed between 2.00. p.m. and 4.00 p.m. One Leather Belt (brown).. that, in addition to Mollers"

The Auction is subject to the Bracelets Trusts Limited, underwriting Conditions of Sale published in Two White Metal

(round disc joined to the dard 300,000 unissued shares the Hong Kong (British Mil- to be first offered to members tary Administration) Gazette gether). One Pendant and Metal Chain, as set out above, the Company Volume 2, No. 12, of 9th March, One Watch Strap (ladies, thin shall also allot and Mollers' Trusts Limited, shall takę, up“ black cord). One Chinese Silver Box (ap-and pay for

One Red Skirt.

prox. 6",1"1")

One Pair of Chop Sticks in

green cloth bag",

One Large Chinese Figure,

coloured, China,

One Tosk (small about 3") One Pair Elephant Heade

(brown wood).

One Wooden Figure Head, One Trinket Box,

(a) 27,125 unissued shares

at par t (b) 200,000 unfasued shares

at $20.00 per share.

By order of the Board, R:GO CRAIG, Acfing Chief Manager.

Kowloon Docks; Eth

1946,

LAMMERT BROS.;

Auctioneers.

Chinese Optical Co.

OPTICIAN

67 QUEENS HOA

...By Order,

C. H. BROWN,

Secretary,

THE HONG KONG, CANTON & MACAO ∙STEAMBOAT,

COMPANY, LIMITED.

Notice is bereby given that AMP. Antonto · Maria, da Silỳn ́ has been appointed the. Com- pany's Agent in Macao.

Hongkong.

H, DA LUZ, Secretary,

1947.