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SUICIDE OF A YOỪNG ENGLISHMAN,

A DELIBERATE ACT.

Mr. Harold E. Day, a well-known local eportsman, aged 30 years, committed suicide on Friday afternoon, in Jubilee Road, by shooting himself with a revolver. He was very well-known and very popular among the younger section of the Euro- pean community over whom the tragic

Occurrence cast quite, a gloom. He was perhaps hest known to the sporting see- tion of the community. He was a crie keter and a rugby football player, and only last month played for Hongkong in the interport rugby match against Shag bai. This season he had also played on several occasions for the second string of the Hongkeng Cricket Club He was of bright and happy disposition and was popular amongst his colleagues on the staff of the Hongking Electric Company.

Limited.

He left two documents of a private nature, one written to his mother, who resides in Bradford, and anther to his senior colleague in the Meter Depart- ment, and he had made an entry in his diary to this effect: Darn the East and

"all its falsonGIS,"

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It appears that on Friday he left the Sutherland Street Electric Works Offee, "at 3 p.m. in one of the Company's motor- cars, to på for a ride. He was indefinite ab first in which direction to proceed but Ginally, instructed the chauffeur to pro- ceed in the direction of Jubilee Road. On reaching a house, known as the "Blarney Stone," he stopped the car, got out and walked along the road to wards the west, disappearing from the view of the chauffeur round a corner. Almost intinediately afterwards the chauf four heard a shot fired, and he alighted

THE HONGKONG DÄILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1934.

IN MEMORY OF A GALLANT COMRADE

EAST SURREY BALL AT THE

THEATRE ROYAL

The Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers of the 1st Battalion. the East Surrey Regiment, held a Ball at the City Hall on Saturday evening in commemora tion of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Sobraon, which was fought among the hills of Afghanistan in 1940. The Ball, to which every officer in the Garrison was invited, was a distinct success, as also was the dinner, held earlier in the even ing at the Hongkong Hotel. The main rooms of the City Hall were tastefully decorated, and the Regiment had on view its trophies, Regimental Colours, etc. The officials responsible for the success of the evening were E.S.M. Maynard (president). Sgt. Woodward (M.C.), and Q.M.S. Woodman, Sgt. Wright and Sgt.

Diamond (members of committee).

The Battle of Sabraon is celebrated by the W.O.'s and N.C.O.'s of the Regiment particularly in account of the distin- guished conduct of a fellow N.C.O during the course of the conflict. This was Bernail McCabe. Hand-to-hand fighting was in progress. The Colour-bearer, Ensign Jones. was shot and 'mortally wounded. As the Colour fell to the ground Sgt. McCabe scized it, and, run- aing forward, succeeded in erveting it on the top of an Afghan rampant. He was, on the field of battle, prometed to the rank of Ersign for his gallantry, tunily obtaining his captaincy before being seriously wounded on the 99th September. 1857. He died two days later. MeCabe, at one period of his service, fought in the Canton River campaign.

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TOWED INTO HARBOUR BADLY.

DAMAGED.

YACHTING.

INTERESTING SALING MATOK.

NAVY DEFEAT THE "ROYALS." An interesting, sniling match between teams representing the Royal Navy and the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club was held yesterday, resulting in a very decisive win for the Navy by 89 points to 19. The match was divided into two sections

COMPANY MEETING. HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE CO., LTD.

The ordinary annual general meeting of the shareholders of Humphreys Estato and Finance Co., Ltd., was held at the Hongkong Hotel on Saturday.

Mr. Henry Humphreys prided and was supported by the following directors: morning and an afternoon event Hon. Mr. A. O. Lange Father Robart, and the Naval yachtsmen showed their Messrs. J. Scott Harston, W. L. Patton- superiority in both events, winning the den and J. M. Alves. In addition thera morning event hy ten points and the were présent Messrs. L.. S. Greenhill, J. afternoon event by four points. In order H. Soth, M. Fernandez, F. M. Ellis, M. to making the sailing as fair as possibly G. Razack, D. E. Clark, and J. D." to both sides the system adopted for the Humphreys. match between St. George's and St. Andrew's Societies some weeks ago was adopted. This was that ten specially selected yachts belonging to members of the Club were used for the events. Five of these were Gaels and five Heyward Hayes. The team sailing the Gaels in the morning sailed the Heyward Hayes in the afternoon and vice versa.

The secretary (Mr. G. Rapp) having read the notice convening the meeting, the CHAIRMAN said:The Report and Statement of Accounts with Auditors report having been in your hands for the past twelve days I propose, with your permission, to adopt the usual procedure and take them as read. As regards the accounts, I think you will agree with me They that they are quite satisfactory. call for little comment. Proht on sales: of property is 823.933-96 less than last senr, on the other hand revenge from rent shows an increase of $45,352.21. The amourt at credit of Special Repairs and Renewals account has been reduced to the low figures of 81,189 as shown in the accounts; your directors therefore pro- pose to transfer a sum of 810.000.00 from prosts to the credit of this account, The typhoons and floods of 1923 especially the latter caused some damage to our pro- perties, particularly those on the May Road level.

The wind was North East (force 3)-a good sailing breeze-and some very keen rating was witnessed over a course of Channel Rock, Kowloon Markboat Chab line, mark beat Kowloon Dock Point and Cust Rock (morning) and Channel Rock, Club Line, both points taken on the starboard afternoon), start and finish at the Yacht Club. This course was sail ed over twice in both events. At the start of the morning race the "Royals" were unfortunate in having two boats re-called for being over the ling. At the first point the Club yachts were more to

The proposed transfer of the windward than their opponents. The wind changed. veering round more $10,000 to the credit of Typhoon and to the North East and it was at this point Floods Insurance Fund will be more than that the winning Naval yachts took the sufficient to repair the damage. I trust lead which they never lost in the marn the proposed allocation of 850,000 to ing event. The winning bout of this Reserve Fund, and the proposed distri-

from the ear and ran in the direction in COAL BOAT STRIKES A ROCE event was Joes, manned by Lieut.-Com-bution of profits will meet with your which Mr. Day had disappeared. Just before reaching the bend three more reports were heard, and rounding the corner he saw Mr. Day standing in the centre of the road with a revolves in his right hand. The chauffeur rushed to

wards him and as he dul so he heard him

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The s. Kwah Fu, a coal boat of some 6,000 toas burthen, belonging to the Kailan Mining Company, struck a rock off Fung Lung Island, near the Nine Ping

Stevenson and Lieut. Dickson, Gladys approval. I have no further remarks to and Spray (also sailed by the Navy Team) make and now propose that the report and statement of accounts as presented coming in second and third respectively.

be adopted. After this has been seconded I shall be pleased to answer any questions in connection with the accounts share- holders may wish to ask

In the afternoon, with change over, the Navy scored another first and second. This time Stalark (sailed by Lieut.-Com. Lockhart and Lieat. Creswell) was the

say that he intended to shoot himself, i during the fog on the 8th inst. The vesse winning boat while Ursula (sailed by

and suiting. the action to the word; he put the weapon to his head, pulled the trigger, and fell helpless to the ground.

was badly damaged, and yesterday, morn- ing she was towed into the harbour, stern first, by the tag Henry Kerwick.

" TEMPORARY NOTES" ISSUED AT CANTON.

The chauffeur 'rushed back in the car to the Electric Works and there informed Me. Longbeld what had happened. The latter get in touch with Inspector Peter Grant of No. 7 Police Station. Assistance "TIDING OVER" THE NEW YEAR was rushed to the spot where Mr. Day was found to be lying in the road still alive. He was removed to the Govern

SETTLEMENT.

What are described as * temporary notes" to the amount of $500,000, were ment Civil Hospital as quickly as pos-issued by the Canton. Government on the Bible His condition, however, was hope Jess and despite the efforts of the medical last day of the Chinese year.

They

Lieuts. King and Addis) came in second. The best the Royals" could do in the morning was to accure, a fourth. This was secured by Adanao (sailed Ły Messra Shields and Hovec), but in the afternoon they did a little better and Gladys came

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in third.

During the interval tiffin was served in the Club-house and at the conclusion of the race the Commodore" of the Club (Mr. D. K. Blair) handed the Club flag- to Commodore Grace. In doing so, on behalf of the Club; he remarked that it was just a year ago to the day since the were issued chiedy to pay the troops. | Naval gola was held at the Club when staff at the hospital he only lived until Although official warnings had been the Club's yachts were toaned to Naval just after 8 p.m.

circulated that these notes were to be Officers for competition amongst them The revolver was found to contain one recepted at their face value, many stop-selves. No doubt they had prouted by live round of ammunition and five spent kepers, who are said to have been un- the experience gained at that time which rounds. The fatal bullet wound was in-aware" that these notes were issued by flicted about two inches behind the right ear. Another bullet had made a hole in proper nuthority, refused to accept them, A number of butchers and fruit sellers

the rim of the deceased's bat.

was now reflected in the results of that day's racing.

Commodore Grace suitably replied and.

Mr. L. S. GREENHILL seconded the pro- position, which was unanimously carried. No questions being asked, the CHUZ MAN proposed and Mr. J. H. SETH seconded the resolution that Messrs. J. Scott Harston, W. L Patienden, Rev. Father Robert, Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, and Mr. G. M. Alves be re-elected as direc tors."

The election of Mr. H. Perey Smith and Mesars. Linstead and Davies as auditors, at the remuneration of 3250 each for the onsuing year, concluded the proceedings.

$40,000 SHORT. CHEQUE AND BANE SHROFF DISAPPEAR.

The local polic, feting on a report from the Compradore Department of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, are in- vestigating the circumstances revolving around the disappearance of a cheque for $40,000. This sums appears to have been paid oat, but the cheque cannot be found. A shroff of the Bank, on being asked to attend the Central Police Station for taking his family. A reward for the shroff's arrest is to be offered.

It is understood that Mr. Day was due closed their shops early in the day expressed the hope that these sailing interrogation, disappeared from his home,

for leave next year and that it was his intention to get married whilst Home on Icave.

THE FUNERAL-

The funeral of the unfortunate young man took place on Saturday afternoon at the Protestant Cemetery, Happy-Valley,

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avoid accepting them, and for the same reason some of the restaurants and tea houses have prolonged their annual holidays. The Government bas now re-. called the notes for the purpose of ciren lating them in a different manner. They are to be chopped" by the Rehabilation lows:-- Commission, the General Chamber" of

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events would occur mere frequently.

Tea was served at the conclusion of the racing. The arrangements for the day were in the capable hands of Mfr. Ralphs and Mr. Rouse.

The teams for the match were as fol-

The Navy.--Cominodore Grace and

Addis Leuts, Brown and Growse; Licut, Com Stevenson and Lieut. Dick

the Cathedral Chaplain (the Rev. V. H. Commerce and the Charitable Institutions Lieut.-Com. Hutton; Lieuta. King, and

and then business houses will be required to use them.

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The Club. Messrs. Shields and Rouse; Ryan and Adams Arthur and Davidson Pearce and Vaud; Grist and Tracy. The following are the results:-

Morning Evont

Jour

ton and Co., Ltd., Junior Mess, Hong- kong and Shanghai Bank, Institute of Engineers and Shipbuilders, Mr. B. Aucott, Mr. H. E. 1. Adams, Air and Mrs. J. E. Atherley, Mr. and Mrs. F. Baker, Mr. L. J. Blackburn, Mr. F. W. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. M. Banner Gladys

Spray man, Mr. H. Buie, Marie Brage, Capt. Brown, Lieut. J. W. Bingham, Mr. D. M.

Winifred Browning, Mr. SC. AL Cutting, Mr. and

Belindo Mrs. W. J. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Dorkins, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Douglas, Mr. E. L E. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. S. Deacon and

NAVY.

Copley bluyle) conducting the burial ser- vico. At the graveside many personal friends of the deceased gathered to pay their last respects. The Football Club (Rugby Section) and the Cricket Club Club, Committee and Members Hong- were largely represented, whilst practic- kong Cricket Club, Messrs. Gibb, Livings- ally the whole of the European staff of the Hongkong Electric Company showed their deep sympathy by being present. Amongst these noticed at the graveside were: The Hon. Miz. A. O. Lang (Chair man of the Board of Directors of the Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd), Mr. F. R. Marsh (Manager), Mr. G. Marray (Assist ant Manager), Mr. V. Sorby, Mr. G. Chuckworth, Mr. T. N. MacReynolds, Mr. Mr. C W Somers, Mr. G. T. Eveleigh, A. S. Percy, Mr. S. J. Jordain, Mr. W. Miss I. R. Etheredge. D. und C. Frost, Scalark I. Reynolds, Mr. G. N. Dorkins, Mr. T. Mr. and Mrs. W. Fraser, 31r. F. H MaeNicholl, Capt. Clements, Mr. C. Her Farthing. Mr. IL R. Forsyth, and Mr.redire ridge, Mr. A. A. Smith, Mr. W. Brown, D. D. Dryden, Mr. S. Forsyth, Mr. Boojum Mr. D. Dryden, Mr. AW. Ramany, Mr. D. Goodall, Mr. C. I. Gordon, Mr. S. Adanac A Forsyth, Mr. A. O'Shea, Mr. G. T. H. Herver, Mr. M. J. Henderson, Mr. and Pierette Eveleigh, Mr. W. Skelton, Mr. H. Mac- Mrs. F. G. Herridge, Mr. and Mrs. H. Tavish, Mr. T. Bolt, Mr. E. Thompson, A. Jones, Mr. and S. J. Jordnin, Mr. V Mr. H. W. Patley, Mr. HH Tayler, Mr. C. Kerley, Mr. S. Longüeld, Mr. G. Mur- J. Howe, Mr. W. E. Andrews, Mr. H. R. ray, Mr. E. L. Matteson, Mr. T. M. Mac- Forsyth, Mr. D. Logan and many others Reynolds, Mr. J. M. MacBride, Mr. and including Practically the whole of the Mrs. FR. Marsh, Mr. P. B. Nightingale, Electric Company's staff

Mrs. Normington and family, Mr. O. L There were many beautiful wreaths Packe, Mr. P. M. R. Ramsay, Mr. and placed on the grave and amongst those Mrs. L. de Rome, Mr. J. Rodger and who rent foral tributes were the follow family, Mr. A. Roberts, and Mr. T. R. Adonat. ................................... ing: From bis Borrowing Father and Rennett, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Silvo, Mr. Scalark........

Starling, Liout. Com. Ursula Mother, Alf, The Hongkong Electric Co., G. Stark, Mr. I

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Finishing Posi-,

Time. tion Pts. k.m.s.

Afternoon Event.

4.44.01 1 8 4.4.1.20 $ 4.48.01. ទ 6

Gladys Winifred Jcan Spray

Belinda

..... 4.51.18. 4.51.19.

8 3

9

Total 96

Total points for day 49

SATURDAY'S YACHTING,

$1XIE OHAMPIONSHIP EVINT RE-BAILED --

On Saturday the sixth championship cvent was re-sailed over a course of Club ..12.16.2 1 11 Line Troçae Bock, North Fairway

Buoy (P), distance about. 3.4 miles, The results were as follows:-

.12.18.00 .12.19.16 3

B 12.23.30 7 4 .19.25.12

9

QACL CLASS.

10 置

Total 33

Yacht

Fshing Corr.

Time

Τίπο

• 4.40.14

4.40.30

1 11 B

$

Joan

4.41.44

4.46.21

Pierelle...

Afternoon Event,

4.48.28 4.51.12 7 4

Men Sing Tiking

1 4.52.06 10

Total 30

Scalark

Total points for day 63

R.IL.L.Y.O.

Morning Event,

Finishing Posi

Time. tion.Pts. .319.58 47 .12.20.13 .19.23.21

4.44.14 4.46.15 2 4.49.37 4.50,27 · 3′′

5.22.00 5.20.36

KAYWOOD. HATËS..

4.45.13 4.46.20

Position

9888822. 2 to Date

4 9 18

1. 12 74 Urtula ....... 448.59 4.18.33 2.1071 Gladys 4.48.58 4.49.10 3 B 52

Belinda

4.53-17 4:49.13 4 8 23

Boojum 9.44

Adanac Winifred

4.50.34

4:51.21 4.53.27

Did not finish,

3.7 58

0 70

5 37

3 21 3 'Bazce. 453.05 same. 3,9 15

ONE DESIGN.

448.19 same.

B

S

6 Halcyon

...... 4.51.01

Bonfla

B .12.24.30 12.24.39

3

2

Diana

Total 23 Celeon

(Continued at foot of next cohima).

****** 4.35.20 4.43.50 Rollo mi '4.34-18 La Linda. 4:43.59

4.38.00 4.28. B

1.850

9

das

$.38.53

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5 65

4.43.44

4 4 401

Ltd. Drawing Ofico Staff, Concrating J. LM. Stevenson and Rev. A. F Boojum Staff, Mains Department Staff, Chinese Hamilton, R.N., Mr. A. M. Samy and Pierette Employés, Motor Department, Hongkong Mr. De Souza, Mr. M. T. Bia, Mr. and Tramways, Ltd., Hongkong Football Club Mrs. Wilson, Mr. J. Rt. Way, Mr. C. M. (Rugby Section), Hongkong Football Wilson, Mr. A Wilcox, and Mr. Wong

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