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BLASTING AT. REPULSE

BAY

THURSDAY, FIBRUARY 1st, 1953.

| STONES HURLED ON THE HOTEL PREMISES

LADY ON THE BEACH HIT.

A SILK TRANSACTION.

AN ALLEGED TRICK.

PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS. ST. PAUL'S INSTITUTION: ANGLO- FRENCH SCHOOL.

The vessel will be on view at HM. Dock.. YARD, Hengkong from the 12th January

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*DREDGOL," Two Chinese named Yuen Yat Chuen and Tsang Sui Chuen, were charged at The large new Lecture Hall of the Ste

TENDERS are invited up to the 26th the Magistracy, yesterday, the Arst with Paul's Institution Anglo-French School, FEBRUARY for the purchase of the obtaining by means of a trick 7 places Causeway Bay, was filled to overflowing of silk, valued at $631.91 from the Shan yesterday afternoon on the occasion of bore named vessel TTI ENGINES AND BOT

THS AND VARIOUS AUXILIARY MACHINERY ON A Chinese building contractor was pro- Tai Hong Firm of No. 70, Lower Lascar the annual priza distribution ceremony.

BOARD.

Fall Particulars of the vessel and conditions socated at the Magistracy, yesterday, for Row, and the second named defendant Amongst those present were: Mrs. Claud

with aiding and betting.

Severt, who distributed the prizes, Mr-of sale, and permits to view may be obtained failing to take proper precautions in Mr. McCallum prosecuted, and Mr. Ralphs (the Inspector of English on application to the undersigned, and tender connection with certain blasting opera Longipotto was to have appeared for the Schools), Mr. Tecedale Mackintosh (Reforms will be issued on payment of a deposit. tions on a building site in the neighbour. Erst defendant, but was not present (and astrar of the University), the Rev. of $500, returnable when decision on the ten- hood of Repulse Bay Hotel. Mr. A. Eater in the afternoon it was learnt that Father Robert, the Rev. Mother Superior das has been reached.

he had died suddenly). Mr. Leo d'Almada of the Institution, and many others. - Wright of the Public Works Depart appeared on behalf of the second defend The proceedings opened with a delight

ful entertainment given by the children, ment, prosecuted.

From the evidence given it appeared noteworthy feature of it being the ex- The defendant said it was very hard to that the two defendants called at the shop client manner which the younger Atted with interaal electric fighting at 100 prevent small stones from flying about on October 27th and bargained for a case artistes recited. The following young even after all the necessary precautions of medium quality silk. They finally ladies assisted in the progrmine: S decided to purchase a case containing 27 Gam, Silva Nettu, Z. Bersey, A. rolls and the prosecution alleged that the Steel, M. Malin, L. d'Albuquerque, G. Mr. Wright said this may have been arrangement made was that cash should and C. Smith, E. Barr, L. Shearer, Rasie possible if the precautions had been be paid on delivery. They asked for the Li, and G. Barr. taken, but if heavy timbers had been used silk to be kept for them until they should At the conclusion of the entertainment telephone for it. On November a "tele Mrs. Severn was presented with a bou- it opuid, to a large extent, have been pre-phono message was alleged to have been quet of roses by little Mise G. Barr

The Handmistress's report was read by vented. Even ap to yesterday "the offence received from the first defendant asking was still going on, and there were three for the silk to be sent to the Yugn Cheing Mrs. Teesdale Mackintosh. This was as separate occasions on which the offence Firm, at No. 256, Des Voeux Road follows had been committed.

Central. A shop coolie and a servant box.

had been taken.'

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ant.

ANNUAL REPORT.

A twin scrow tea! stosmer of IEP. 2,000

rolta.

Miss Rhoda Maud Beatrice Bishop. were sent out with the order. At the Schoo opened on the 9th January, giving evidence, said pieces of stone were address given, according to the evidence, 1999, when 200 pupils were admitted and buried on to the beach just three yards they met the first defendant, who told since then the number has been steadily- from where she sat on the 29th inst. On the coolie that the accountant was out increasing. The number on the roll in the 2nd inst, she was also sitting the and he asked them to wait. A quarter December was 211 as against, 186 in 1921. same spot when a stone produced in of an hour later the first defendant sugland 200 were present at the agnuut in- Court fell on her bead. She was holding gested that he should chop the bill and spection as against 181 in 1991. With re A small baby in her arms, the time that they should call later for the money. gard to the average attendance I wish to If the piece of stone had fallen on to The coolie agreed to this and on return say that in some of the lower classes the the baby's head it would have been outing to the shop he was ordered to go back children miss school a little too frequently! open. The witness estimated cura an esthet the money. When he arrived and we hope that in future the parents piece of rock had been hurled a distance at the shop in Des Voeux Road he found wil kindly co-operate with the teachers

the children regularly to|| of 230 yarda Three other pieces of stone that the first defendant and the silk had and send all about the same size fell a short dis-vanished. The defendants were not seen school. tance from her.

again by the complainants until the day. Asked if the witness' statement was of their, arrest, on January 13th. fcorrect the defendant said that he could As no evidence was put forward against

not say.

the second defendant the Magistrate ordered his discharge.

The Magistrate: So that you say that this lady is telling lies1-Well, I don't know.

The Magistrate: Well, I know that she is speaking the truth. I have got to creide this case not you.

"The defendant repeated his statement) that all precantions, had been taken.

The Magistrate: Either this lady vis telling lies or you are.

The first defendant was remanded pending, the appearance of a solicitor to represent him in Court.",

AN OLD RIFLE STOCK.

BUT STILL SERVICEABLE.”

In accordance with Government, re- quirements two medical inspections of the School and of the pupils, took place during the year, the last one on December 20th by Dr. S. S. Strahan, and the ro port showed that the sanitary arrange meats of the building, and the health of the pupils were excellent.

University

Examinations-Six girls out of eight of the Senior Class passed the local examination, one with honours nud one with distinction in needlework. In the Junior Class, 11 obtained certi

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Vessel is fitted with spacious Officers Quare to get through, we are inclined to agree called to give expert evidence in an arts with the University Authorities that moet ters, also good crew accommodation. smuggling case at the Magistracy, yester of them could possibly have waited ons

Classe 100, A... day, when a Chinese ship's stoward,

being fit to curty tamed Chan Kay, was charged before year mors before, entering. I should like!

oil in bulk. to mention, however, that these pupils

Evidence was also given by Mr. A. E. W. Davies, Manager of the Repulse Bay Hotel, as to two incidents. The first was on the 24th when a piece of rock crashed into the room at the back of the Hotel, The same evening he found another piece Mr. J. R. Wood with unlawfully having worked particularly hard and ninde very

of stone on the ternis court. He did not see this piece of rock fall but heard a number of other pieces showering on the roof of the hotel.

since the 22nd.

The defendant said that he had attend ed to the blasting operations himself The Magistrate I see, this witness is also telling lies? -

The defendant. I don't know. The Magistrate: Either you or he is telling lies. Is this witness telling lies? The defendant: I dare not say that. The Magistrate: Well, then, you are telling lies,

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The defendant said he did not wish to call his foreman. He asked his "Wor- ship for leniency.

A fine of $150 was-imposed.

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in his possession the stock of a rifle.

According to Mr. Arenell the stock had sech better days. Even if a barrel was attached to it it would be worth only 234. The stock alone was practically worth less. It would be quite serviceable, how ever, if a barrel were fitted to it.

22-calibre, Remington sporting pattern, and could be used for shooting

WAR

birds and rabbita.

It

A SENSATIONAL REPORT. MONEY CHANGER'S FOKI ROBBED OF 819,500,

good progress during the year, and I am happy to say that they are quite cour ageous and like the famous Bruce of Scotland they "Try Again". Severat of the senior girls who were successful are now continuing their studies in view of we have hopes that in a few years' timo entering for matriculation later on, and the University will be able to count

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The Magistrate evidently considered amongst s women students not a few of the pupils from the French Convent. the case in a serious light and imposed a. Eine of $150 with the alternative of three Speaking of this, I am pleased to be ablo months imprisonment, with hard labour.

to announce that the Mother Superior is LET preparing to provide a hostel for the students who graduate at the University.

At the quarterly examination held in December last the Lugard. scholarship was won by Emily Landolt, who obtained the highest marks in English. The evening class for Pitman's shorthand has proved. A robbery of $18,500 from a money great success. The teacher is Mr. T. changer's foki has been reported to the F. O'Sullivan. During the latter half of Police. A fali, of the Sheung Yu mones the year one girl obtained a speed certi atates that he and another foki went to others. obtained theory and elementary the Tak Sheung shop at No. 50, Jervois certificates."

Mr. E. Ralphs, Inspector of English The report of the Board of Directors Street, to deliver a letter for their master. reads:-

Whilst there they were attacked by about Schools, made his annual inspection in The Directors have now to submit to seven armed men who bound and gagged December and his report was very satis you a general statement of the affairs of them and placed them in an empty room factory. He mentioned that the progress the Company, and balance-sheet for the From the foki, who makes the report they made by the Chinese, girls in the Prepara- year ending 31st December, 1922.

stole a canvas belt, which was fastened tory Class was remarkable, but as the The actt profits for the year amount round his body, containing bank notes to sumber was increasing a separate teacher to $323,306.76, which, with the amount the value of $18,500. The money, he would be necessary. I am glad to say, brought forward from last year of states, is the property of his employer. therefore, that any teacher has been 841.353.60 and the transfer of 835,417.93 The polics are investigating the report. procured to undertake this class. His from investment fluctuation account, The reported robbery is said to have remark on the Kindergarten classes, which TWO OFFICE ROOMS. Top Floor, 6. gives an amount available for division of

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Apply to appearing in another clamp that the saying that the school generally continued Baynes- the Golf Links. 19,110.94

well-known Australian Theatrical firm of to make good progress, and that the ex-. 189] DENISON, BAM & GIBBS. J. C. Williamson, Ltd, who are touring cellent tone and general spirit were

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maintained. He recommended that the and Sullivan Operas will occupy the s of the principal features of the 9,208.04 Theatre Royal from Saturday, the 10th,

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GILBERT AND SULLIVAN OPERA.

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turo and a sum of 903,428.57 has been transferred to the following funds:- Special repairs fund Equilization of dividend.

fund

Floating staff pension fund (representing £1,500 at 2/3.13-16) and the appropriation of the balance of $203,499.63 is recommended as follow: Payment of a final dividend

of $1 per share Payment of a bonus of $1.25

share Payment of a bonus to Office staff and wharfingers... and to carry forward to a "new prout and loss act

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THE HONGKONG SEASON.

year was the inauguration of the new

The operas and the dates on which they Lecture Hall which many of you will re- will be given will be found set out in member took place last March. This the advertisement. It will be noticed that Hall has proved a very valuable addition 25,000.00 Musical Comedy "Katinka" and Edward December in aid of the orphans. Their the repertoire also includes the American to the school and the pupils were able to give a charitable entertainment in Gorman's English opera Merrie Engetorts and talent were crowned with 25,000.00 land."

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We are asked to say that the matines success, and a substantial sum was thus 13.426.57 performance of "H.M.S. Pinafore on obtained for the poor of the Convent.

Another new feature of the year 1922 BERWICK LAW No.155, Peak, 5-roomed- Saturday, February 17th, Isa been, ar-

physical Bangalow with Teams Court and Gaudens ranged to give children an opportunity was the commencing of

Apply nd seeing an opera which will specially sature and dancing class. This class is Motor Road at Magazine Gap:*

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the School & verg fine Columbia with The result of the draw for the dance-records. The pupils are still very "Dennis Cups to be competed for by keen on ports and won prizca at the 18,767.13 members of the Ladies section of the varices sporting events which took place Mears. A. O. Lang, T. G. Wall and Royal Hongkong Golf Club will be found in the Colony during the year Chau Siu Ki were invited to join the among today's advertisemente. It will The Rev. Mother Superior and Staff Board and these appointments require be noticed also that a "Mystery Com-with to thank Mrs, vorn for so kindly the confirmation of the shareholders at petition · is announced... this meeting. Mr. G. M. Dodwell re- signed his seat on leaving the Colony, and Mr. P. L. Knight resigned on the return from leave of the Hon. Mr. E, V. D. PAIT.

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all the friends of the Schools for their possession, prestace here today. They wish also to thank particularly the following Indies The game between Hongkong and and gentlemen for their kind contribu Shanghai is annonnood to take place on tions to the prize fund: The Hon" Bir In accordance with the Articles of As Saturday, the 17th inst, and the game Paul Chater, C.M.G., Mrs. C. Montague sociation Bir Robert Ho Tung and Mr. between the South China Athletic Club Ede, the Hon. Sir Robert Ho Tung, the J W Noble, Mr. Choa, Mr. H. Dixon, W. E. Clarko retire from the Board by and Shanghai is announced for Monday, Hon. Mr. E. R. Halifax, the Hon. Mr. T. Mesars Shewan Tomes, Mr. T. Marsot, rotation, but, being eligible, offer them- the 13th Boms pirticalars will be found. Perkins, the Hon. Mr.H.W.Bird, Dr. Mr. Ho Kom Tong, and Mr. Ho Fook selves for re-election.

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(Continued at foot of next column.) Numerous prizes were distributed.