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INDIAN MOSLEM SOCIETY. RECEPTION IN HONOUR OF TWO
POLICE OFFICERS.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 1924
KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY HOW THE THROUGH SERVICE 18.
PROGRESSING.
At Police Headquarters yesterday ever- The through train servies from Kow- ing, a reception was hell under the loan to Canton, which was re-opened on auspices of the Indian Mualem Society Monday last, after having been aloded in celebration of the honour recently con- down for over a year, owing to military ferred upon inspectors Nawab Khan and disturbances along the Chinese section of Mohinder Singh, when the former was the line, has so far not met with any given the title of Khan Sahih and the interference or interruption. Since Mon- latter that of Birilag - Sahib.
day there have been two slow through trains running darty-one from Kowloon and one from Canton. Kowloon leaves at 7.10 a.g. and arrives in Canton at 4-5 pm. whilst the one from Canton leaves there at 9 a.m. and arrives in Kowloon at 6.30 p.m. the journey being accomplished either way in
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Among these present were; The Hon. Bir Clivud Severu, Mr. Justice tiempertz, Mr. Justice Dyer Ball, the Hon. Mr. E. D. C: Wolle, C.S.P., Mr. R. E. Lindsell, Mr. C. D. Melbourne, Mr. P.-P. J. Wöde bour, the Hon. Mr. P. H. Helyonk, the Hon. Ms. H. T. Creasy, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowall, the Hon. Mr. Chau Siuomet, ing over nine hours. This, of ki. Mr. McElderry, Assistant Colonial course, is slower than the river steamers Secretary, Dr. W. B. A. Moore, Mr. J. W. Franks, Superintendent of the Prison Department, and many senior officers of the police, including Asst. Superintendent
J. Kern, Mr. C. G. Perdue, Assistant Director of Criminal Intelligence, and Chief Detective Inspector J. Grunt.
After tea, the secretary of the Indian Moslem Society, in an opening address,
said:
take for the journey but even so it is satisfactory to learn from the Kowloon Railway Officials that the first few days nuing has been quite up to expecta
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SHAUKIWAN WOMAN
WOUNDED.
KOWLOON BUS INCIDENT. SEASON TICKET HOLDER ASSAUETS CONDUCTED.
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· MOTHER AND SON IN THE DOCK.
Before Mr. R. E Lindsell at the Central "AN UNWELCOME PASSENGER. Magistracy yesterday alternoon, Au Cho,
A case of interest to Kowloon residents a young Chinese was charged with wound- ing Chan Sam, a Chinese woman living was heard before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at 25, Shing On Street, Shaukivan, and at the Kowloon Magistracy, yesterday, stealing property to the value of 361. when a respectably dressed Chinese was Fun Wan Heung, the man's mother, | charged with assaulting a motoribus.com- was charged with being an accessory to ductor on August 31st. the alleged offence.
It appeared that the wounded woman was the concubine of a man called · Au Cheung, the made defendant's father, the female defendant being Au Cheung's kit fat (No. 1) wife,
The complainant, whose head was band aged, and who appeared to be very weak, was accommodated with a chair in the witness box. She stated that on the afternoon of August 14th, she went to sleep in her cubicle, and was awakened by the male defendant striking her on the head with a chopper. He then went Naturally, as a railway official explained away, and she noticed that the room to a thily Prea representative yester was in disorder, presenting the appear day morning, some considerable time mustance of having been rifled. After being elapse before the express service between struck with the chopper, witness lost a the two ports can be got maning again. fot of blood. Later she tried to walk "We prefer to go slow for the time being down the stairs for assistance, bus was
|tions.
On behalf of the Committee and memand. provided there is no further inter bery of the Indian Muslim Society, I have ference, to gradually increase and aug. great pleasure in welcoming you and to
ment the service. thank you for the great honour you have
"At present we are content to rely alone to the Society by your kind attend on the slow service and intermediate an herr, of which the Indian Moslemn station traffic, which, I must say has been Society will ever feel proud.
quite good. About 200 passengers arrive **The object in "inviting you here this in Kondoon daily by the down train erching is, for the Society to celebrate which is only fair compared with former the occasion, and publicly express its arrivals. Passengers to intermediate preciation and gratitude to this Govern-stations, however, exceed expectations, so ment and the Government of India, for in that direction we are doing all right. their kind thin in bestowing the titles As regards good" traffe, practically "of "Khan Sahih and Sirdar Sahib on two little or no, cargo is carried and our in- menders of the Indian Cowpunity, viz: formant was not so optimistic in this Toppretors Nawal Khan and Mohinder direction. When disturbances were rife Singh respectively. Khan Sahib Nawab along the line goods traffic had been Khan is the worthy president of uur So-seriously interfered with, the result being ciety, and the honour conferred upon him that merchants had lost confidence in the is not only greatly appreciated by all failway as a safe means of transit. He members of this Society, but also is con-was afraid that some considerable time sidered as no honour for the whole Mos. would elapse before that confidence could loin Society and the Indian couunudity, no regained.
This is the second occation on which such fitles have been conferred upon members of the Indian community in this Colony, the first accasion having takes place during the administration of the late Sir Henry May, when the title of Khan Sabib was conferred upon. Mr. Hasham. Khan, a Government servant, for his good and Joyal services.
I.K.V.D.C.
EXTRACTS FROM LOCAL ORDERS,
The following are extracts from the latest orders issued by the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps :-
RESERVE COMPANY ...{BCOTTIBII) BEOTION). The following members of the Company have been allotted to the above Section:
too weak, so she rolled down.
Mr. N. 1. Brewer represented the de fendant.
Giving evidence, the complainant (the ;
conductor) said the bus was travelling
in the direction of the Ferry at the time of the assault. When outside the Mong- kuk Police Station defeædart boarded it. The bus was crowded as the time and defendant was asked to get off but refined to do so. When nearing the Sub- Fire Station, about 100 yards away. the conductor stopped the bus. The de- fendant pulled him off, hit him and gripped him by the throat. A "fireman from the Fire Station then came out and separated the pair.
Corroborative evidence was given by the fireman.
The defendant said he got on the bus Au Cheung, the husband of the femals defendant, said that the latter was his about ten yards from the Fire Station, kit fut wile, and the complainant was and as he got on the complainant pushed his concubine. The two women got on quite well, and his was a happy family, him and told him to get off, at the On August 14th, witness went home for same time knocking his sile against the with his No. 1 wife, saying rather angrily sent bis midday meal, and had a slight quarrel
He produced a doctor's certificate that their son (the male defendant) was showing that he had an abrasion on Eis 23 years old and would not work, whereas side. Tefendant went on to say he he (the witness) was getting old and still worked for a living while his son losfed slapped the complainant and got off the about. Witness ordered the female debut. The conductor also got off and hit fendant to tell the son that he would in him, later taking him to the Company's future be given no more meals in the house. The woman retorted that both office and then to the Police Station. she and her son would still have their After that they went back again to the meals there. watch and a heavy European-style over Witness identified as his property coat (produced in Court). They were always kept in a locked box in the com- plainant's cubicle. Witness went on to describe how later in the same afternoon he was called for at his work by the police, who took him to his home.
Company's office, as the conductor said
he had lost some money, defendant stat- ing he would make good the loss. He denied taking the conductor by the throat.
Mr. Brewer submitted that his client's There he saw a large pool of blood in story was the more reasonable of the two. the complainant's cubicle. A trunk (pro-He added that defendant was a season duced) had been broken open, and the ucket-holder and was therefore not so watch and overcoat previously mentioned
welcome on the bus as the man who paid were missing..
the ordinary fare. He also maintained that defendant had suficient provocation to strike the defendant.
Questioned by the male defendant, the witness said that the female defendant had lived away from him for 4 or 5 months. They had quarrelled over the male defendant.
The Magistrato fried the defendant $5, adding it was necessary to protect these
family you were telling us about just His Worship: And this is the happy now-husband, wife, and concubine allus conductors. living happily together. As soon as your son presses you, I suppose, you tell Ees.
Witheas denied that he turned out his wife and son for the sake of the coneu- bin
A pawnbroker's assistant testified that
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"It is a great encouragement for us to know that our kind and gerous Govern meat treat its subjects with paternal love, and in recognition of their good services Corp. J. M. McHutchon, Ptex. the male defendant pawned the overcoat, and loyal acts, is graciously pleased to Oliphant. A. McKirdy, R. Duncan, A. S. give them rewards, where rewards are Mackinchau, D. Gow, K. P. Macaskill, due. We are undoubtedly proud of being subjects of the British Government, T. G. Paterson, W. Ironside, Q. M. Shaw, Government under whose flag and W. M. Johnston, D. McNeilson." throughout its vast Dominions, justice, peace and freedom predominate, and according to un old Indian saying The following promotions and appoint. *Wolves and sheep drick together un-ments will take effect from September
molested from the same pool.'
PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS,
It is our desire that His Excellency the 1st, 1924 ;--- Governor will be so good as to com- No. 1 Platoon (Infantry Co.)-Lee.- municate to the Government of India, the Corp. G. E. Stewart, to be Corporal; sincerest thanks and the good wishes of Pte. E. J. R. Mitchell, to be Corporal; this Society, for the honoura so deservedly Pte. A. H. Penn, to be Corporal; Pic conferred upon Inspectors Nawab Khan R. R. Daries, to be Lance Corporal. and Mohinder Singh. Gentlemen, I thank
No. 7 Platoon (Scottish Co.).—Ptė. K.
you once more for the trouble you have s. Morrison, to be Q.Q.M.S. taken to make this evening so pleasant,
and sincerely assure you, thất your at-
Reserve Company (Scottish Section).— tendance has given this Society the ut. Pte. J, M. McHutchon, to be Corporal.
frost pleasure and the greatest honour."
Khau Sahib Nawab Khan then address. ed the assembly in Hindustani, and the
CHALLENGE CUP.
*"* Quarry Bay."
Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe read out a A challenge cup has been presented to translation into English.
the Scottish Company by Mr. G. M: In it Inspector Nawab Khan expressed Young, for annual competition between thunks to H.E. the Governor on Mohinder their respective platoons for general Singh's behalf and his owa for recom-efficiency. The cup will be known as the mending them for their honours.
"Quarry Bay" Challenge Cup.
The U.S.P. then made a happy little speech on his own account, in which he paid tribute to the Indian Contingent of the Hongkong Police, of which, he said, he could always rely in a tight corner.
During the proceedings an admirable selection of male was played by the band of the Bombay Greenadiers (KEO.).
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
MR. SEE ME DONE
A plaintiff with an unusual name was the subject of some joculiar remarks at the Summary Conrt yesterday morning, whilst the usual weekly list was being called over.
In applying for a date for the hearing of the case, Mr. E. S. C. Brooks explain ed to his Lordship that the plaintiff in the case (his client) bore the aminous name of Boe me done.
His Lordship: And I take that you are willing to appear for him, Mr. Brooks? ~~(Laughter.)
Mr. Brooks: Yes, and I am assured that this is his real name and not 'one he has assumed for the occasion.
Mr. D. McCallum (for the defendants): He may want to change it by the time the case is finished-(More laughter.)
The writ showed that the plaintiff's tral name was Tee Moe-down and his claim was for possession of premises in Canton Road, Kowloon, on the ground that the defendant was using them for an unlawful purpose.
produced in evidence, at his shop for $7.
A Chinese detective gave evidence of arresting the male defendant at the Canton Steamboat Wharf as he was attempting to board the ss. Kinshan.
Both defendants were remanded until Dext Tuesday morning, the Magistrate remarking that he would like to hear
medical evidence on that day..
ANOTHER BUS CASE,
"DRIVEN, REBU KED,
WEAR
AERTEX UNDERWEAR.
WARMTH WITHOUT DISCOMFORT-
COOLNESS WITHOUT CHILL.
ON REALLY HỘT DAYS, WHEN THE COOLEST OF COOL DRINKS, FAIL, AERTEX WILL ́ ́ KEEP." YOU TRESH AND COOL.
FP-13 THE UNUSUAL CONSTRUCTION OF AERTEX THAT GUARANTEES
THIS
COOLNESS. "IT CONTAINS HUNDREDS OF TINY CELLS THAT
FORM AN EFFOTIVE AIR-CIRCULA- TING. BYSTKM WHICH COOLS THE.
· TIKSĶES, ULBANSES THE PORES, AND REFRESHES THE WHOLE OF YOUR SYSTEM.
1989 UNDERSHIRTS ... ..6,00
1989 TRUNK DRAWERS
..6.00
931 UNDER SHIRTS
...3.50
931 TRUNK DEKAWERS
.3.50
1989 COMBINATIONS
.10.50
THE IDEAL GARMENT FOR PRESENT WEÄR.
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1989 DAY SHIRTS - ...8.50
1700 DAY SHIRTS ...6.00
1989 TENNIS SHIRTS,,,9,50
1700 TENNIS SHIRTS...7.50
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THE CHINA DISPENSARY
A bus driver prosecuted a Chinese gate: THE CHINA
mas for assault at the Kowloon. Magis- tracy, yesterday.
Complainant told the Court that when be approached a milway crossing on the Kowloon City Boad; the defendant closed the gate across the road and would not permit his bus to pass. An earth truck
was some distance from the road and was not likely to reach the crossing be- FEMALE DISCIPLE OF OMAR fore the bus. The driver swore at the gateman who then picked up a stone and KHAYYAM.
threw it at him.
CHINESE WOMAN EINED FOR
JARS OF WINE.
Before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy, Cheung Sie, a Chinese woman was charged with the possession of 21 gailons of Chinese wine on which duty, had not been paid..
Mr. J. D. Lloyd, Superintendent of Imports and Exports, conducted the case for the prosecution, and Mr. O. A. S. Ruse defended.
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ine Magistrate Do you devote special attention to killing your passengers? What do you think these gates are put across the road for?
The driver: The lorry was not there yet.
82, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
COLUMBIA NEW PROCESS RECORDS
3312
3233
The Magistrate He is the judge of that; not your
Both driver and gateman were bound over on a personal bond of $25.
THE TYPHOON.
"WELL, NORTH OF HONGKONG.
The typhoon appears to be making for Keelung and if it continues on its present course it should pass over that district on Sunday morning. *.
Mr. Lloyd, outlining the facts, stated that the defendant was mistress of a Amall cargo junk. The procedure for the payment of duty was that the wine was THE WATER SUPPLY. brought in a junk to the Praya, opposite the Harbour Othce, and unloaded on tai The monthly water return gives the the quay, where the quantity was checked storage in the reservoirs supplying the by a European Revenue Olicer and two City as 2,063 million gallons on September Chinese Revenue men, These searched the lat against 2,128 million gallons. on the junk to see that no liquor had been loft same date last year. The consumption on board. One occasion in question, uring August was 292 million gallons in R.U. Powell, after the defoidant's declar- 1924 with a constant supply except in du consignment had been landed, found the western part of the City against 210 on her junk 5 jars of liquor concealed Yesterday's notifications described the million gallons in 1923 with intermittent under a sail. RO. Powell informed Mr. supply in all Rider main districts for the Lloyd, who on arrival saw the defendant typhoon depression as a severe one and pouring something out of a jar on to the the Royal Observatory reported it to be first half of the month. -
The Kowloon Reservoir remains at deck. He ordered her to stop. Love within 60 miles of Lat. 25. (N.); Long,
tigation showed that the liquer poured overflow level with a storage of 353 away was a mixture of spirits of wine 197.(E.), moving in a Westerly direction. million gallons, the consumption in Kow and water. It was also discovered that At noon yesterday the typhoon was loon being 105 million gallons during while the Revenue Officers' backs were August, 1924, against 8 million gallons turned, the contents of the five jars for the same month last yer
MAN WITH FOUR LOADED REVOLVERS.
AN ALERT DETECTIVE.
A Chinese detective was instrumental
in securing the arrest of man armed
originally found had been emptied...
· RO. Powell in the witness-box corro- borated Mr. Lloyd's statement. Cross- examined, witness said he did not agree W. Mr. Russ' suggestion that the fire empty jars found on deck were “return- ed empties" in places of the five full jars driginally found, and wirich had been. put on the Praya.
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moving inland well north of Hongkong
THE NAVY LEAGUE.
PREPARING FOR A LOCAL 'FLAG" DAY.
A Committee meeting of the local Defendant, giving evidence, said that she had 210 jars altogether, and delivered branch of the Navy League was held ou with four loaded revolvers on Thursday 1 to the Wing Un firm, and 110 to the Thursday, when general arrangements for night. Noticing the man acting in Wing Kut Chong." She was given between the Navy League Flag Day to be held on suspicious manner in Kam Yee Street, 3 and 4 ratties of wine for her own con- West Point, the detective searched him sumption by theasg two firms. The five Trafalgar Day (October 21st) were dis and found in his possession the four re-jars mentioned were empties," to be cussed. The Committee are “arranging valvern (fully loaded); a dagger and a returned to Canton. considerable quantity of ammunition.
She was ordered to pay a fine of $150, for an attractive concert to be held on The police are investigating the matter, the wine to be confiscated.
that day
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