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MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE.

SEQUEL TO DEATH OF OLD

WOMAN.

KOWLOON TRAFFIC CASES.

A Chinese lorry driver was arraigned Hongkong abounds with descriptive on a charge of manslaughter at the Kow. epithets hurled at it by the Press, loon Magistracy yesterday. Lanton, tourists, and, above all, Shang- hai The latest innucide of some nimble. witted pen is a smug institution for ailing old maidı ! ** (it is superfluous to cite the land of its birth.)

But allowances must be made for a not Shanghai the "Paris of the East' (at least, so it flamboyantly, tells us); a.highly-spiced salad of every delectable edible dished up between New York and Montmartre; a city of the plains, Sodom, a Gormorrah, or what you will; anything other than a reflection of ita Cinderella sister. The simile appeare so apt that it calls for further embellish- ment.

Cinderella may possess more attractive natural features han her Ugly Sister but that portentous dame makes the most of artificial accessory such as Jazz, Tinael, and Noise, to compensate

for any frugality on the part of nature;

She is an indomitable high-stepper,' bringing a yellow, green, or purple peril in her wake in the shape of an avalanche of stapendous horse-powered cars, bur bling down Bubbling Well Road, while Cinderella clambers into a glorified perambulator at the giddy angle of May Road'!

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But it is in the scintillating glare of "night-life that the resplendent Elder Sister asserts her more expensive and superior tastes. While Cinderella is feverishly hunting ber slippers under the tabic ad five minutes before the fatal hour when the last "Red Light" fames, bez more pampered kin is contemplating the next lap at the "Plaza" or Carlton," Guishing up with ham and eggs, at the Del Monte in the still-born. hours.

1926

VOLUNTEER FLYING

SQUAD."

USEFUL ACQUISITION' TO POLICE UNIT.

PROVISION, FOR CASE OF

EMERGENCY, M

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RUSSO-ASIATIC BANK.

WINDING-UP PETITION

ADJOURNED

Defendant was employed by the Sani. MANY USES FOR NEW SECTION. ing-up locally of the Russo-Asiatic Bank,

Department. An old Chinese woman

was knocked down at the junction of

Nathan Road and Saigon Street, some days ago and she died subsequently.

Sub-Inspector A. Nicoll, of the Traffic Office, applied for a remand which was granted till next Tuesday,

fixed bail in the sum of $500 (500 in cash His Worship (Mr. J. H. B. Nihill)

and the balance by two suroties).

of another lorry for having an improper A fine of $25 was imposed on the driver

hand, brake:

A Chinese boy of about two years was toddling across Canton Road when he was nearly run over by the lorry and this led to the prosecution.

Traffic Sergeant Smith prosecuted.

ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT.

BANK CLERK CHARGED,

In the Summary Court yesterday Mr. Justice Wood (acting during the vacation for the Chief Justice, in Bank- rupter), granted "an adjournment in respect of an application for the wind-

Mr. H. G. Sheldon made the applica- Designed primarily so that a force of tion, being instructed by Messrs. John- thoroughly equipped men can be rushed son, Stokes & Master. Ho represented to any threatened spot in the Colony at the peittioning creditor, Mr. Au Fubg a moment's notice, ie, any place where Chau. the peace is threatened, a volunteer

The petition had been presented on section has now been added to the September 29th, Mr. Sheldon said, and

Flying Squad. already very efficient Hongkong Police the hearing fixed for yesterday. The adjournment was asked for owing to certain documents not being yet avail-

able.

The euggestion for such an addition to

Hon. Mr. E. D. C., Wolfe, Captain Superman, had no objection, and His Honour the Flying Squad originated with the

The Official Receiver, Mr. D. W. Trat- intendent of Police, who, after conferring granted the adjournment, the necessary with officers of the Traffic Department, advertisement to be in the same form under which section the Flying Squad At Mr. Sheldon's request, His Honour comes, has now materialised his scheme made a note that at this the first bearing

the petition had not been opposed.

and put it into operation."

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Last evaning motor-cyclist members of the local Automobile Association, and

the other motor-cyclists had scheme very, fully explained to them by the Captain Superintendent, of Police, and as a result, there are already some| DEPARTURES FROM THE COLONY forty members enrolled in the Volunteer. Flying Squad Section.

whale PASSENGERS ON THE "EMPRESS

OF ASIA."

The Scheme Explained, Briefly, the scheme is is outlined ba low:—As stated, the principal object of the formation of a Volunteer Section of the Flying Squad is to cope with any

A clerk of the Banque de l'Indo-Chine, named E. V. Hyndman, was charged be- fore Major C. Willson, yesterday, at the Central Police Court with embezzlement.

Mr. L. D. Turner, who appeared to Despite this topical digression from the prosecute, applied for a week's remand, original fairy-tale, its point and moral must not be entirely lost Shanghai,stating that this was for the purpose of emergency that may-arise at any time, like every other prosperous" metropolis, adding further charge of a similar has naturally no time for"morals, while nature. Hongkong, like Ealing and Croydon, has too much.

But let it be remembered that Cinde rella turned a more arched instep than her sceering family, and waylaid Prince Charming to boot!

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Mr. Leo d'Almada appeared for the defence, and the case was formally manded for a week, defendant being allowed bail in the sum of $8,000.

may shiver in front of a draughty || fire in the cheapest Fugi silk or crêpe which Kayaaally advertises, fog steam- ing in through every crevice, playing a bangolele wailingly out of tune; or grill her complexion more thoroughly than the beefest chop, in the furnace of a Hongkong summar"; but, at the same time, she wouldn't step into her sister's shoes, even if they weren't an out-sire.

TRAMWAY CASE.

TWO PASSENGERS WITH ONE TICKET.

Mr. A. Gillard, of the Hongkong

Chinese youths before Mr. R. E. Lindsell

THIS MORNING.

The RM.S. Empress of data left Hongkong at daylight this morning (Thursday) for Vancouver riá Shanghai and Japan ports.

on the liner were the following

Among the passengers from Hongkong

Clarke..

Mr. I. Clarke, manager of Masira. G. such as a riot, or strike, etc. The whole 5. Yuill & Co., Sydney, agents for the idea is to be able to rush a suficient - Australian-Oriental Line, who is going force of men, the stronger the better, to Shanghai, accompanied by Mrs. either in Hongkong or Kowloon, in the to any threatened place in the Colony, minimum of time, and so cope with any disturbance immediately.

Apart from emergency service, however, there are several other ways in which the Volunteer Section will be able to afford material assistance to the regular police Flying Squad.

For instance it is proposed that at least once week this section shall

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She prefers to live in & repressed Tramway Company, prosecuted two parade with the regular unit and ride atate," rather than exuberate for no reason at all, other than making more

through various parts of the Colony, thus noise than the chapple sext door, or at the Central Magistracy yesterday with creating a fine moral effect generally, deluding herself it is Piccadilly Circus, from the din and glare.

misuse of a monthly ticket.

Clearing the Thoroughfares, She would rather exercise her wita bartering with implacable Cantonese, than ravel her "brows over. "big and small, real and unreal money with an adamant Shylock.

An attempt will also be made to educ-

Trading Co. Hongkong, for Shanghai.

Mr. A. Boys, of the Trans-Marina

MWR Butchart, of Messra. Jardine, Matheson & Co., for Shanghai. Mr. J. Coulthari, of the Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., en route to Kobe.

Mr. H. F. Payne, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd, going to Shang- hai.

Mr. D. Templeton, Manager of the Taikoo Sugar Refining Co., accompanied by Mrs. Templeton, going to Kobe.

Mr. M. E. Asger, wife of Dr. Asger, en route to Nashville, Tennessee.

Measti. J. S. and C. C. Guhbay, going to Shanghai.

Mr. M. M. Currie, manager, Devic Boag & Co., Hongkong, and Mrs. Carrie, going to Yokohama

Defendants were both employees of the in Yuen Arm, of No. 28, Des Voeux ate that section of the Chinese com Road. It was stated that the first defen-munity so fond of squatting, and even dant was found using the ticket on Tues playing games, in the road, particularly Knowledge of the Colony. day, and when questioned gave the name in such thoroughfares as Queen's Road Another advantage of the Section will appearing on the ticket and the address East, Wanchai generally, Connaught be that, apart from anything else, mem- of the shop. The following day the Road, and Sai Wan Ho, that it is not a bers will be able to learn in an interest- second defendant used the ticket while safe policy to obstruct motor traffic, ing way the geography" of the Colony, travelling in a car.

especially when the footpaths are avail- and the shortest routes to arrive at given Some difficulty arose when the second able. The Flying Squad, accompanied by spots. For instance they will be able defendant said that bis name was not the Volunteer Section, will ride two to use roads, when on duty, which in guised as a rise in Sugar, Land, or Dairy Wong Kin Yuen, the name appearing on abreast along such thoroughfares, and it normal times are closed to motor traffic,

What, then, can account for this ang self-satisfaction?. despite boycotts, typhoons, and innuendos in the Press as to the suburban respectability of Bong kong. Is it that the fairy-tale bas un consciously gone to Cinderella's Lead, and she knows that the Prince will un doubtedly bring the perfect fitting shoe one fine day whether he comes dis-

Farm shares. What matter?.. Then shall the despised Cinderella be emulated, for all her smugness Mean- while she sits contentedly in the candle- light, surrounded by gigantic shadows, it is true, but privately, considering the moonlight somewhat blatant and garish."

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the ticket. Mr. Giliard said that the is thought that this action repented fre- and by this means they will acquaint defendant was pointed out by a shop quently will have the desired effect of themselves with the quickest routes, so employee as the man bearing that name. causing the Chinese to refrain from un- that if at any time despatch riding is

The first defendant, who admitted that is unsafe to themselves, and further able.

necessary occupation of the road, which essential, their services will be invalue- he used a ticket not in his name, was fined $10. The case against the other youth was adjourned for one week for the master of the shop to be called.

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сдизеб unnecessary obstruction to In the Police Flying Squad combination motor traffic.

motorcycle machines are used; ao that The Volunteer Section can further, be a passenger is carried in the side-car, who used, if called upon, to convey small sup-can get away quickly to a scene of action," plies in side-cars to any outlying district while the driver is attending to the dis- requiring them, such as in strike or boy-posal of his machine before joining him.. cott emergencies, or during storm periods, In the Volunteer Section, both solo. when roads would very likely be blocked machines and combinations will be em-

ployed. Solo machines will be ridden by.. the driv only; while with the combina- case of combination machines, the ides tions a passenger will be carried. In the

carried, so

FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

DEMONSTRATION THIS EVENING. to larger vehicles.

A demonstration of fire fighting with

Weekly Parades. Although there is, as stated, a Police

50 MILES OF BOOKS.

BRITISH MUSEUM STORAGE '

PROBLEM.

Containing about 4,000,000 books, in- creasing by 35,000 to 40,000 books aad pamphlets

1 year and neces- sitating 60 miles of shelves, ing an extra mile a year, it is ob vious that the British Museum Library must one day undergo & process of de centralisation. But there will be no such process, an official at the museum said 'Extinguisher "Total," will take place fal work since it was formed, the addi- within the next two or three generations. at the Kowloon Fire Brigade compound tion of the Volunteer Section will un sosembled as quickly as possible, and

It is the duty, be well as the, statutory right of the British Museum to preserve (near the Star Ferry Wharf) this even every book published in the United ing at 5.30 p.m." Kingdom; and for this purpose there is a regular Copyright Receipt Office which

This demonstration will be interest makes it its business, to keep this supply ing. as this type of fire extinguisher is complete...

There are, however, many provincially of the most efficient types of fire ex- new to the East, and claim to be one published and technical books which run the risk of being overlooked, because tinguisher on the market, their publication remains unannounced and their publishers do not appreciate the" position of the museum in this respect.

The subsequent interest of books which seem very trivial when first published may become considerable. The essence

the Automatic Carbonic Acid Dry Fire Flying Squad, which has done much use is that the same passenger will sways be that the Section may be

of this statutory privilege and duty of the museum is that the preservation of the literature of the country should. be complete.

WEATHER REPORT.

Last night's weather report, forecast and remarks, issued at 5.15 from the Royal Observatory, stated:

ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY.

doubtedly strengthen it The stronger without confusion, everyone knowing his that section becomes the better, for in place. time of emergency, "the force could be divided and utilised in relief to the best

Special Constables. possible advantage.

So that members of the Valunteer. Section may have power to act on their It is proposed to divide the Volunteer own, if necessary, they will be sworn Section into two units, one for Hongkong in as special constables, but this will not and one for Kowloon The Kowloon unit bind them to any stipulated period of will be formed of motor cyclists residing service, for if they find it impossible to on that side of the Harbour, and simi- continue serving they will be allowed to larly the Hongkong unit by those on the resign, on giving notice to the Captain Hongkong side. This will do away with Superintendent of Police the necessity of conveying matchines Certain equipment, in the form of across the harbour, unless the full force uniforms, and a badge, will be issued in

required on either side. At present, due course however, weekly parades will be held clothes, and members of the Volunteer

se to ta from the Central Police Station. The Section will be provided with a free first of these is to take place tomonow hence for the machine and themselves Commencing on Sunday next, the Com- evening, and members available will while members of the Flying Squad. pany will present several operas at the assemble there with their machines and Petrol used while on duty will also be

provided free of cost to them.

COMPANY TO PLAY AT THE STAR.

The Italian Opera Company pre- sented "La Tosca" at the Theatre Royal last night and scored another dia tinct success.

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The anti-cyclone over China has Star Theatre, Kowloon. The season is attach themselves to the Police Flying strengthened. Conficting reports make for four nights only and will open with Squad who will proceed to initiate them the position of typhoon uncertain

Local forecast; East winds, fresh, fair..

Manila Warning, Manila, Oc£ 13th, 6.15 pm-Depression north-eastern part China Sea.

a performance of "Barbiere di Siviglia into the method of "getting a move on at a matinee at 5.15 p.m. At the 9.15 or, in other words, how to "hustle performance, "Madame Butterfly" will a spot like “

"greased lightning.".

be given.

(Continued on next Column.)

save wear on civilian

numbers, as it seems likely to, in view of Of course, if the Section grows in the already fine response to the sugges to dent of Police, the matter will be put

tion mooted by the Captain Superinten before the Government, with a view to provision of necessary equipments, etc.