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CHINA

Established. 1845

THURSDAY, JULY

· 1960,

MAIL

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Moderate

CONSTABLE TELLS OF GUN French

INCIDENT

A police constable at Central Court this morning said he had to

draw his revolver to stop several men from assaulting him.

The Full Court this morning

granted leave to the PC Cheng Yiu was testifying There was a struggle among then and Cheng Crown to apply for an before Mr K. & S. Phillips the four of

Tok-wang, 22. managed to stop the struggle order of Certiorari and against La!

driver. and WO

Hongkong after he broke away and pulled Mandamus in respect of Chinese Training Unit privates out his gun. the acquittal of a 56- Ho Koon-sum and Ho Koon- year-old Chai Wan Village hai, stationed at Lyemun bar- elder, Shing Kwai,

racks.

Cheng went to Queen Mary Hospital for treatment,”

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Hearing was adjourned Mr Phillips wanted to see the scene of the incident,

Mr G. Hampton of Hastings arrested and Co. represented the de-

ufler Cheng Hearing continues this after-

Eight people were when more police from the gendants, Lal, Ho Koon-sum and Ho station arrived The Court also ordered that Koon-hai pleaded not guilty to a coiled for help. the date of the hearing of the charge Crown's application be fixed,omteer.

The Crown, represented by Mr G. R. Saeath. Crown Counsel. is asking for an order uf Cer- tiorari to quash the District Judge's verdict of not guilty in respect of Shing on nine charges of forgery and false pretences. The Crown is also asking for a Mandamus that the District Judge convict

sentence and Shing on these charges.

Shing was sequitted by Dis- trfet Judge B. J. Jennings in the Victoria Disniel Court on April 8 on chreges alleging that he had of lenses forged assignments and memorials in respect of lands in Chai Wan.

The Full Court this morning cumprised the Acting Chief Justice, Mr Justice J. K. Gregg and the Acting Puise Judge, Mr Justler W. A. Blair-Kerr.

of assaulting a police

Ho Koon-hal also pleaded not guilty to using abusive langu- age.

Cheng said on June 19 about 1.50 am, he was on duty with another police officer.

He said that he heard mak- jong being played on the first

nobp.

Thai officials

toured Taiwan

floor of 416 Queen's Road West. A group of 10 Thai Government officials left here today

They went up, and the door was open.

found that

His companion entered the nat after knocking while he stood outside.

by Thai International on their return to Bangkok after a month-long tour of Taiwan.

The visit was part of the partment said the tour had been Merational Co-operative Ad-extremely successful, Three men came out of a room | maistration (LCA) exchange

programma, in the fint."

WARNING

One of them said police their officers could not enter premises without a warrant and Cheng said He Koon-hal used abusive language.

Ho was wared but all three defendants rushed out and drag- ged Cheng into the room,

"We were very impressed with Taiwan's agricultural system. The group consisted of officials! from the Provincial and National We met the heads of a number associations of agricultural Lattur Departments. the Rice, Agriculture, Fisheries and Ani-there and they were all very mal Husbandry Departments. friendly and helpful."

The tour was part of the! Their tour, the leader said, was

Commission for a form of training programme LC.A.-Joint

Rural Re-construction -pro- for the officials.

The leader, Mr Chaisop Sop-gramme. They stopped over in Sarn of the National Labour Da- Hongkong for one day.

PICTORIAL PARADE

RIGHT: Tomozo Takahashi (right), win- ner of this year's Walkathon, shaking hands with Choi Lee- keung, last year's win- ner, after the annual evont last week.

BELOW: Mrs P. Donohue presenting an award to Miss Leung Wai - ching during the True Light Middle School's speech day this week.

ABOVE RIGHT: Rev. E.E. Gates (left) greeting Dr Ray: Gibbons on his arrival at Kai Tok Air- port recently.

LEFT: Mrs. Julius C. Holmes, wife of the U.S. Consul General, is presented with a souvenir by little Chan Choi-mei after Mr Holmes (centre) had opened the Wong Tai Sin Community Centre this week.

ABOVE: Dr J. 8. Kripalani, Mr R. N. Kaul and "Mr T. L. Fletcher seen during a cocktail party in honour of Dr Kripalani given by the India Association and the Indian Chamber of Commerce.

GIFT FOR HK

Officers and crewmen of the U.5.5. Canberra present food packages to two members of the. Hongkong Red Crow-Ching Meil photo.

U.S. CRUISER BRINGS

FOOD FOR BABIES

The 13,600-ton United States crulier Canberra, brought something more with her than guided missiles and a' crew of 1,635 men, when she arrived yesterday.

She brought "goodies"-two- [and-a-half tons of them

Swiss publisher

leaves Colony

Swiss publisher, Mr Manp Heer, left Hongkong today after a three-day visit in the course of a world tour with his wife, They will be returning to Zurich by Swissair to conclude three-month trip.

the

Mr Heer publishes art litera- ture and travel books for a italian firm in Stuttgart, West Germany. During their tour Mi and Mrs Heer spent a month in America.

The "goodies"-baby foods, foodstuffs and clothing-were handed" over this morning" `to two representatives.of the. local branch of the British Red Cross for relief work here.

In a ceremony at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Edeutenant (Junior Grade) J. K. Tankel handed over the supplies, which were gifts from the officers and crew of the Canberra, and from the, people of the United States.

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National Day

The French National Day wAI celebrated ibla morning by

a reception, at the Hongkong Club, given by the ConquÏ- General of Francë, Mr G. J. L Soulje,

Mrs Soulie is absent in Frances, but the daughters of the Consul- General-Mus-Michele-and Miss Francoise Soulie were present to welcome the guesta."

About 1,000 French nationals

From the Files

25

years

·AGO

July, 1935 TOWHERE else on their NO

long honeymoon tour of the world have Mr and Mrs" Cromwell been able to dis-

and friends drank a toast to the cover a resort to equal-Hong- kong for beauty and com- Queen proposed by Mr Soulie.

A toast to the President of plete relaxation, and only the French Republic was pro- because it is essential that posed by the Governor of Hong- they finish their trip within kong, ST Robert Black, who was accompanied by Lady Black,

a specified time and wish to

This evening a ball is to be see something of North given for the French commu-China and Japan are they nily, at which there will be leaving here, says a report tombola and other attractions.

in the Morning Post.

The fancy dress ball is to be

at the Paramount Restaurant

pected,

Mrs Cromwell has an idea,

and about 400 guests are ex- of building a yacht on her return to America and bringing a, party of friends to the Far East in. 1986.

VISIT TO LITTLE

They would then anchor in Repulse Bay for an in- definite period and stay at the Hotel. Mrs Cromwell, (Doris Duke) despite the

SAI WAN fact that she is probably the

Lieutenant General Sir

Roderick McLeod, Com-

richest heiress in the world has not bought anything

mander British Forces, Hon- in Hongkong and has found kong, pald's short vilt to it preferable to laze in the the Royal Air Force Little sun at Repulse Bay. Sal Was this morning..!

Arriving by launch, General

They are leaving tonight

Melend was met by Air Com-for Canton to catch a plane modore P. L. Donkin, Air to the North. Oficer Commanding, Hongkong,

and Wing Commander J. Segar, A new regulation in the Officer Commanding, Royal Air local traffic laws says that Face, Little Sal Wan.

The purpose of the visit was playing of musical instru- described as a courtesy call for menis or wirelesses on any the inspection of the Airmen's public or commercial vehicle Dining Hall and the Corporals without a written permit from

the Club.

Inspector General of Police was prohibited.

Says the SCM Post motor- ing correspondent:

"This

•puts a stopper, on one of the latest attempts to infusë gaiety into Hongkong night life.

Death of U.S.

missionary

""One or two young people 'music in the

Mi Mavis Lee Oakley, who toho felt that

was a resident of Hongkong air was most appropriate in for many years, died on Run- the wee small hours conceived day at a convalescence hame the idea of hiring one of the after a long lines, at the few publio motor vehicles fit- age of $5.

There to receive them were Miss Oakley was a missionary ted with a wireless set and serenading sleeping citizens. - Miss R. Hurst, British Red of the Pentecostal Holiness

"It is to prevent such sen- Cross Branch Officer, and Miss Church of the United States

disturbances of the H. Owen-Hughes, the Branch and was attached to the seleas Secretary,

night and to avoid adding to Shaukiwan Branch Church.

She has always been closely the clangour which allegedly associated with the mission's still menaces the quiet of the since the cabaret Wing Kwong Primary School | city, even located in Shaukiwan

restrictions, that official ac At the time of her death she tion has been taken to nip in" was residing with her co-worker, Miss ED. Cates at an apart. the bud what might have be come a favourite pastime of

The Canberra, which leaves on Saturday, is on a round-the- world goodwill cruise. It is the first time the ship has brought such a cargo to the Colony.

BID TO EXEMPT

40-YEAR-OLD

WANCHAI HOUSE

An application was presented to the Tenancy Tri- bunal this morning for exemption for a 40- year-old house at 1, Tin Pao Street, Wanchai. The owner, Mrs Victoria Yu, wants to build a modern six- storey block of six fats on the site with space below for a shop, The new building would cost. $60,000 and be completed in eight months.

There are 41 opponents of the application, some of whom are represented by Mr H, C. Ho, Lot P. L. Jam and Co..

The applicant is represented by Mr P. H. Sin

The opponents refused ani offer of $12 à square foot and no settlements have so far been arrived at.

The existing buildings are in

a poor condition, according to The architect, MF C. C. Cheng. The landlady collects $210" a mouth in rents and pays $82.35 in rates per quarter, and For repairs to the old three-storey building, which is entirely oc cupfèd for domestic use.

1 On the «Tribunal are Mir BV Rhodes (President), Mr Lewis, Colmans

Heering Continutes

POP

YES-IM USTENING -OF COURSE I DON'T MIND HIM HAVING CATES AS LONG

AS HE DOESN'T; EAT TOO MANY.

ment in North Point,

She is survived by her our so-called young bloode," mother, Mrs J. B. Oakley and

brothers and sisters who reside Governor's cheque

in the United States.

Her remains will be shipped

The Governor, Sir Robert to her home town of Greenville, Black, has sent a cheque to the North Carolina, for burial.

Commanding Officer of the There will be a memorial' ser-

17/21 Lancers, Lt. Col R. G. vice at the Pentecostal Holiness Satterthwaite for the Com- Church, Shaukiwan Mission on munity Typhoon Relief Fund Hing Man Street at 3 pm, Fri- ball which is being held this day.

evening at the Miramar. Hotel, The Superintendent of the It is being organised by the

Pentecostal Holiness Church of Lancers. Because of the recent Hongkong will officiate and the operation which he underwent Rev. H. P. Cates will deliver the for a spinal fuston, Sir Robert

Black will be unable to attend.

memorial address.

By Gog

What the Taipans

saw in their favourite club.

Carlsberg

ABOVE: Mrs E. M. Donkin (left) presenting a cheque to Miss Madge Newcombe at the Family Welfare Centre, Victoria Barracks, for the World Refugee Year fund. The sum of $7,855 was raised by a fashion show organised by the RAF Island Wives' Club.

ABOVE: A soldier in full bottle ris draws grins from pedestrians during the combined - Police-Militery exercise in Hongkong and Kowloon recently,

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