10
FORGED NOTES.
July 16. Before Major C. Willson at the Central Magistracy yesterday, a Chinese timber merchant was charged with being in possession of three forged ten-dollar bank notes.
Evidence was given of defen- dant's arrests with the notes in his possession when about to board the 3.8, "Kinshan" for Macao.
Mr. M. K. Lo, who appeared for the defence, said that the notes were given to the defendant by a friend in Canton. On his arrival in Hongkong defendant found that the notes were forged and decided to take them back to Canton. Mr. Lo submitted that there had been no intention of uttering the notes in Hongkong.
His Worship held there was a grave doubt in the case and dis- charged the defendant.
CALIFORNIA COLLEGIANS.
July 15 Brick Morse's California Coll giana. formerly the University of California Glee Club, boasts an ex- ceedingly talented soloist in Mr. Clyde Diddle, a senior at the Uni- versity and President of the or- ganisation. He has been with the club for four years, and has made a trip to the Orient, to Alaska. through Canada, and to Europe, on each of which trips his work as bass soloist has been highly contributive to the success of the club.
"Ve Mas-
Diddle. when interviewed said, "In my opinion the programmes which we are presenting now are of the highest calibre possible. We have always presented numbers which have been good, but as we have gained experience, and guided by our friend and leader. C. R: Marae, we have reached a slate now of which we
can boast," range all of the way from senet's "Largo," from the New World Symphony, to soft shoe dancing by "Sta" and "Monk", "
Diddle's mellow voler can hardly he described. It is one thing that we can not tell you all about. But one which you will still be talking about when you leave the theatre. His singing has been in popular demand around San Francisco this last year. You'll be thrilled if you hear him at the Theatre Royal on July 19 and 21.
*
At the Kowloon Magistracy on July 16, a Chinese was sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment for ioitering about in the vicinity of the Observatory early on Wednes- day morning and creating a distur. bance.
T
OVERLAND CHINA MAIL
1
THIEF CAUGHT.
July 16,
A
"That WAS smart piece of work," remarked Major C. Willson at the Central Magistracy this morning when he was told that Mr. B. A. Hyder had caught a Chinese who was charged with the larceny of $20 from an old man at Des Voeux Road near the Wing On Com- pany, yesterday forenoon.
It was stated by Inspector Spear that the defendant extracted the
De-
money from complainant's pocket and was seized by the owner. fendant, broke away by discarding the money and escaped in the direc- tion of the Wing Lok Street wharf where he was caught.
Mr. Hyder's attention was drawn to the runaway by a whistle blown by the conductor a passing tram car. He said that he ran down a side lane leading into Connaught Road anticipating that the man would come that way and got him just in time.
Defendant was sent to prison with hard labour for three months.
STOLEN UMBRELLA?
July 16.
Unlawful possession of umbrella was the charge against a ricsha coolie before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy this morning.
The article was believed to have been stolen, although the owner was not found. Divisional Inspector Blackman said that defendant was seen in Tal Wong Street carrying the umbrella and was arrested on suspicion by a constable.
Defendant said he paid 40 cents for the umbrella and intended mak- ing a present of it to his wife.
His Worship: I see you are a perfect husband. Three weeks hard labour.
This summer throughout Hour- kong there will be ten Vacation Bible Schools conducted by local Chinese Christians, beginning July
19. More than 1,500 children are expected to attend. Thene Vaca- tion Schools continue for ane month. They are under the direc- tion of Mr. Chang King-suen, of the Chinese YMCA.
The recent murder of an office boy at Connaught Road Central was again mentioned at the Cen- trai Magistracy this morning when the alleged assailant, an- other office boy who was caught and brought back from Macao, was brought before Mr. R. E. Lindsell. The case was fixed for hearing on Thursday next.
MORE RED TAPEZ
For the first time in three years a far as the "China Mail" is concerned the weather forecast for the first part of the week-end cannot be given owing to Government blunder, or red tape, or
both.
some
Hitherto the "China Mail" has given the forecast OB Saturdays. same being obtained by telephone to cope with printing hours.
Because the No. 1 typhoon signal was hoisted, the Kowloon clerk-in-
charge said that we must refer to mately told us that the Government the manager. The manager ulti-
had supplied them with a list of people who may ring up the Obser- vatory when the typhoon signal is up. The "Chios Mail" is not on that list.
Readers who are in two minds
sailings, cargo-working, business as to picnics, recreation, excursions,
&c. will have to remain in dark.
the
The reason for this withholding of vital information from the public must be made known.
No. 2998.—July 22, 1926.]
INo. 2998-July 22, 1928.
MOTOR ACCIDENTS.
July 17.
Divisional Inspector Peter Grant, of No. 7 Police Station, West Point, met with an accident while driving a motor cycle combination in Bon- ham Road shortly after noon yes. terday.
In taking the turn near the Ying Wah College, the aide car raised. The machine skidded and collided with a Hongkong Hotel motor "bus which was just then coming sound the corner.
The Inspector
escaped with slight injury to his left knee, but he was able to get about this morning. Damage to the motor eyele was small, but the body of the motor 'hus had the paint work scraped off and the head lights were also damaged.
Stubbs Road Collision. Another accident necurred at Stubbs Road yesterday forenoon while Miss Stewart, of the Regulae Bay Hotel. was driving a motor car, but the occupants escaped in- jury.
Miss Stewart's cur collided with another ear coming in the opposite direction and was slightly damaged.
VOLUNTEER ORDERS.
on the
The following is taken strength on July 12, 1926, and post- ed to the Reserve Company. No. 1064 Pte. H. West,
Resignations.
The following are permitted to resign from the Corps:-
No. 827 Pte. W. D. Goodfellow, M.C. Reserve Company dated June 30. 1926.
No. 826 Pte. J. M. Walker, Re serve Company dated July 22, 1926. No. 909 Pte. J. 1. Litton. A. C. Company dated June 10, 1926.
No. 702 Pte. G. S. Hugh-Joner. Engineer Company dated June 16. 1926.
Struck Off.
The following having left the Colony are struck off the strength, as from May 1, 1926.
No. 576 Ple. H. E. Hollanda. Armoured Car Company.
No. 967 Pte. J. F. Caldas, No. 4 J'latoon.
No. 828 Ple. G. H. Gibson, Re- serve Company.
Miss Irene Frank and Dr. Ralph Gill were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Graham in Shanghai on Saturday afternoon, July 8. Mr. Drury officiated. Dr. and Mrs, I left for Singapore where they will establish their home. Mrs. Gill taught in the America School for one year and was a member of the church. Dr. Ching Yim-chow, the famous "star." Gill established a practice in Hong- (Photo by Lee Fong.)
kong as a dentist.
SCOUTS" WORK.
The
No.
July 18. 6 Hongkong (Ellis Kadoorie School) Troop of Boy Scouts gathered at the School hall at Sookumpoo on Friday to welcome Sir Henry Gollan, the Chief Justice, who has shewn & keen Interest in the movement by presenting a challenge cup for inter-patrol competition annually,
In the awarding of the cup to the winning patrol, special atten- tion will be paid to efficiency, at tendance and conduct.
OVERLAND CHINA MAIL
CHINA PROVIDENT.
241
11
of our in-
In accordance with the Artkles according to the hest of Association the Very Rev. F. L. formation and explanation. given
A net deficit of just over two Robert, Messrs. 11. P. White, T. G. To us, as shown by the books of the million dollars is the result of Weall. Lee fty-san and W. J. Company. last year's working of the China Hawker retire, and are eligible for Provident, Loan and Mortgage re-tection. Co., Ltd.
Some months ago, an extra- ordinary meeting was convened at
which a
committee of six shareholders was appointed to investigate, with technical assist ance, the financial position of the company, following some sensa- tional disclosures.
The annual general meeting has On that Sir Henry Golan was met at the been fixed for July 22, School gate by a guard of honour date, the report for the year end- and proceeded to inspect the Troop. ed December 31, 1925, will be He then visited the Troop room and presented, together with the signed his name in the book. statement of accounts,
The party, which consisted of the follow:- Hon. Mr. A. E. Wood (Director of
Actual Profit. Education). Mr. F. 1. de Rom The actual result of the year's Headmasteri, the Rev. G. T. working shows a profit of $46,125.- Waldegrave (Scout Commissioner). 57. plus $200,000 transferred back Scoutmaster T. K. S. Leung. Assist- from Reserve. giving a credit ant Scoutmaster Yu, and masters balance of $246,125.57.
of the School, adjourned with Sir Henry to the hall where the Seouls gave a display in signalling and ambulance work.
Mr. de Rome thanked Sir Henry Gollan for his attendance and in- terest in the Troop and spoke to the Scouts on the value of main- taining the efficiency of the Troop,
Sir Henry Gollan then addregset the gathering and presented the challenge cup. This was followed by a short speech by the Scont- master. The Scout Commissioner in a speech traced the history of the Troop, which was a good one. and commented on the Seout move- ment which was not only Inen! but world-wide.
The various speeches were inter preted by Mr. K. S. Lam, who has just retired from the Scoutmaster- ship of the Troop after several years' good service.
Cheers were then called for and the gathering dispersed after the singing of the British and Chinese national anthems.
It is notified in the Government Gazette with reference to the Vicar Apostolic Incorporation Ordinance, 1885, Ordinance No. 4 of 1885, and to Government Notification No. 118 of 1924, that the Right Reverend Henry Paschal Valtorta, Bishop of Lerox, is now Vicar Apostolic of The Roman Catholic Church in this Colony,
Photo by Lee Fang.
as
Auditors,
The accounts have been audited by Messrs. Linstead and Davis and Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming who are eligible for re-
clection,
pro-
Notice has been lodged with the Company, by certain shareholders. that it is their intention to pose the election of Messrs. Lowe, Pingham and Matthews as auditors
for the current year.
AUDITORS' REPORT.
of
the auditors
The report tates:-
We beg to report to the share holders that we have audited the foregoing balance sheet with the
A snapshot taken at the recent motur-cycle and pony gymkhana, promoted by the Mounted Section and Armoured Car Companies of the Volunteer Defence Carps, Above are seen the Mounted Infantry taking up their positions for the tent-pegging.
ALLEGED ASSAULT.
July 17. Complaints of the behaviour of certain people in the Happy Val- which had led to ley district disagreeable circumstances were referred to at the Central Magis- tracy yesterday when A. H. Harteam, of 11 Tai Wong Street. Wanchai, and H. M. Ismail, of 13 Sharp Street, were charged with assaulting two Chinese ladies.
The incidents deposed to took place on July 7 as the two Chin- ese ladies were walking back from the path leading to the Monument having accompanied their mother part of the way home after her visit to them at their home in Leighton Hill
Three Road. cyclists were alleged to have been which involved in the assault consisted of catching hold of the ladies as they passed and squeez- ing them.
In
to response
the girls' screams, it was stated. the brother of one of the ladies
appeared on the scene and knock- ed one of the cyclists from his machine. A Chinese constable also made an appearance.
The shop from which the cycles communicated were hired was with and it was stated that the
three men who had taken the cycles had erased their names. A foki of the cycle shop was called to give evidence and he stated that it was the second defendant who had crased the names.
After making the following ad- books, documents and vouchers of pened was that they were pushed Justments, which are considered the Company. necessary:
Write of Property ... Write off Investment
Account
Transfer to Bexarve
for Bad and Doubl ful Loans Transfer to Reserve
for Bad and Doubt- ful Dobts Transfer to General
Reserve
In cross-examination, the com- plainants denied that all that hap-
out of the way by the cyclists. We have obtained all the informa-
The case was adjourned until $895,539.02 Tion and explanations we have re- next Monday.
quired.
Mr. Somerset Fitzroy appeared 144.951.5A
We bave not seen receipts for for the complainants and Mr. certain loans made by the Com- O'Donoghue for the first defen- pany, which loans we understand dant. are at present being investigated.
Vouchers and Dividend.
1,123,680.48
26.106.98
161,736.83
$2.351.015.66 The rewalt a debit balance of $2,107,790,09, Ters $18.925.50 His Excellency the Governor brought forward from last year, has appointed provisionally and leaving a nett deficit of $2,086,- subject to His Majesty's pleasure. 864.50. the Hon. Mr. Dallas Gerald Mercer Bernard to be an Un- official Member of the Executive Council during the absence from the Colony of the Hon. Sir H Edward Pollock, K.C., with effect from July 10.
Consulting Committee.
We have not seen
satisfactory
vouchers in respect of the sum of His Excellency the Governor of in Council has directed that the $112,946, under the heading
of Mr. Frederick Laghterage No. 2 Aeropat, being name
Foster-Turner be rash payments described as work- Wentworth Ing expenses. made during the added to the List of authorised
architects.
strike.
It appears to us that wing to
'he late allotment of certain shares.
Under section 90 of the Public the dividend for the year 1924 was Health and Buildings Ordinance. incorrectly paid, involving a small 1903, His Excellency the Govern- or in Council has ordered that the loss to the Company.
Chinese Cemetery, Mesara. J. II. Taggart and T. de Subject to the above remarks, In Christian Meester retired OTH leaving the our opinion, the foregoing balance Kowloon Tong, known as New Colony, and Mr. W. J. Hawker was sheet is properly drawn up as to Kowloon Inland Lot No. 18, shall invited to join the Committee in exhibit a true and correct view of be closed from and after August place of Mr. J. H. Taggart.
The state of the Company's affairs 1. 1926.
:
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.