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MISGUIDED CHINESE SOLICITOR'S CERTIFICATES

PATRIOTISM.

WINDOWS OF JAPANESE SHOPS SMASHED.

KOWLOON AND HANCHAI INCIDENTS.

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DEFENDANTS APPEAR IN

COURT.

"Chinese who want to make do monstrations against the Japanese must understand that this is a

British Colony. We cannot tolerate this sort of thing here." This was said by Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy on Saturday morning when be imposed a fine of

IN ENGLAND.

ADMISSION TO PRACTISE

HERE ADJOURNED,

CHIEF JUSTICE AND CONDI

TIONAL ORDER.

Saying that he would not like to make a conditional order for fear of establishing a precedent, the Chief Justice, Sir Henry Gollan, adjourned the application made by Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., acting Attorney General, whe applied for d'Aimada to practise in the Colony

admission of Mr. Xavier

as a solicitor and proctor.

Mr. Frank Xavier d'Almada is the son of Mr. F. X. d'Almada of

d'Almada and Mason! Messrs. It was pointed out by the acting Attorney General that d'Almada, Jr., had served his had also passed his final examina- tion of the Law Society of England. He left for Hong Kong almost im mediately after sitting for his final examination without waiting to get his certificates. An affidavit

830 or four weeks hard labour, on articles with a London firm and à Chinese; and made an order for defendant to pay the owner of the shop Co eshts compensation. Both At Hong Kong And Kowloon,

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY;

STUDENTS AT SHANGHAI.

MILITARY, TRAINING

SCHEME."

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TO OPFOSE THE JAPANESE.

BANKRUPTCY

COURT.

MAY 21st, 1928.

TWO WEDDINGS. AT ROSARY CHURCH.

ANOTHER CLAIM AGAINST MR. F. M. OZORIO AND MISS

DR. T. P.. WOO.

SHAMEFUL BORROWINGS FROM AMAHS.

The Chief Justice, Sir Henry Golian, held a Bankruptcy Court on Saturday morning when he found occasion to reprimand several par

SHANGHAI, May 13th. The Chief Staff Officer of the National Students' Union Army Council has addressed a letter to the National Educational Confere ence recommending that they should

abolish physical training exercises in all schools and replace these by a military training course.

The Official Receiver, Me. E. L.

Agassiz, asked for the Court's direction in a matter which had arisen in connection with the affairs At a meeting which was held on of Dr. T. P, Woo, who was declared Sunday the organization of the bankrupt a few months ago. Mr. National Students Union Amy Agassia saiti that Dr. Woo in his Council was decided upon. This is

sworn statement had failed to dis- divided into nine departments, close a claim by Messrs. Ellis & namely, those of Commander-in-Co., stockbrokers, for $9,600. Messrs.

Secretary-General,

Chief Russ & Co. who are acting for Dr. Chief.

During the past few days quite and been filed and the permission/ Adjutant, Military Training, Com-Woo, have written to the,Official

to practise in the Colony had also unications and Health. heen obtained from the local Law

Receiver disputing the claim. It The composition of the Students was stated that in Dr. Woo's belief Society. Sir Henry Pollock hand-"Army will be as follows:-Military the claim was settled with Mr. Fred ed a letter from Mr. D. H. Blake, Council: Army Corps of 1,500 men: Secretary of the Hong Kong Law Society, to his Lordship saying Army Divisions of 500: Brigades that no objection has been raised of 128: Regiments of 73; and against Mr. d'Almuda's admission

Ellis.

Mr. Agassiz then put in a letter written by Dr. Woo about three

number of Japanese window smash ing incidents have occurred both at Hong Kong and on the Peninsula, The "Asahi Beer Hall," the wall known advertisers of "the coldest beer in Town," were the first victims of this hooliganism a front as a solicitor pending the arrival Battalions of 30. Each branch will years ago to Ellis & Co. under.

bave, in addition to a commander. taking to pay by instalments. window being smashed last. Thurs of his papers from Home.

a. chief adjutant and chief staff day night bý a stone thrown by, a Chinese youth, who was chased and

officer.

Work For Women,

arrested.

At almost the same time, yet an other ease of stone throwing was reported. A gang of youngsters of between 14 and 30 years of age

threw stones at several Japanese shop windows in Praya East, and

The Chief Justice said that he had, always refused to grant a con- ditional admission for fear of establishing

a precedent. He would not only, be making things

Mr. Russ said that Dr, Woo was a bad business man. He had been It was decided that women should worried by the proceedings and

and V.A.D. work.

OLIVE XAVIER.

RECEPTION AT KING'S PARK.

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0. F. RIBEIRO AND E, M. RICCI.

Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Ozorio, who were married on Saturday, were the first couple to hold their wed-

ding reception in the hall of the Club de Recreio in King'e Park.

Mr. F. M. Ozorio is in the A.P.C. in Shameen and is the son of Mr. J. A. Ozorio who resided for many years in Swatow. The bride, Mise Olive Xavier, has worked for the sane firm, the A.P.C., in their Hong Kong office and is the daugh- ter of Mr. C. A. P. Xavier, cashier to Messrs. Deacons, and Mrs. Xavier.

A very large number of guests were present at the marriage, as both bride and bridegroom are members of families well known in the Colony, and they themselves

are very popular.

The wedding was celebrated in the Rosary Church by the Rev. Father G. Spada. The bride was given away by her father and at-

difficult for himself but also for 30 canteen work, assist in nursing hardly know how his omir affairs tended by five frieads, the Misses

All "funds will be contributed by

students and members of the army

Gerte Choy, Angeline Ozorió and Leonor Xavier, bridesmaide, and Marie Borbon and Alicia Gutteros, flower girls. Bridesmaids and

of these shops, No. 212, Queen's" application and directly the deeu- will be given badges with a white ceiving the claim from Ellis & Co. fower girls, wore dresses of old |

inost.

Road East, suffered the Sevda stones were thrown each doing damage which totalled about $200, The damage to the other shops was quite small.

At Kowloon.

The next night (Friday) the fever spread to Kowloon, and the curio shop in Peking Road, near the Star Theatre, was chosen for attack The stones penetrated the window, and landed amongst some crockery causing considerable damage, which is estimated at 500.

A policeman who happened to see the occurrence chased one of the two men who threw the stones, and succeeded in arresting him in Nathan Road.

his successors. He regrested ibat he could see his way out o make au exemption in the application as it went to the root of admission He would, therefore, adjourn the ments arrived it could be renewed. His Lordship expressed his re- Mr. d'Almada adding grets to that he really could not see his way out of the difficulty.

chis Case admitted

on Thursday, 17th instant. The de fendant in

bus said that he the offence, threw the stone at the complainant's dog, adding that he did it for fun." He did not see any glass broken.

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The complainant said that the de- fendant was throwing stones across the road, and when remonstrated with, the defendant only laughed!

Eit Twice With One Stone?

sun on a blue background, bearing Chinese characters representing "National Students Union Naticaal Army War Council to Oppose the Japanèse."

At a meeting in the Wen Tz University on Sunday afternoon, Messrs. Tung Shih Hùa and Yang Cheng Wu, graduates of Whampoa Military Academy, were invited to serve as military instructors, and Chang Shao Ching was elected Chief of Staff.

The Cheng Meng Middle School students resolved, also on Sunday

sumi

stood.

In answer to his Lordship, Mr. Agassiz said that previous to re- Dr. Woo bad paid in a equivalent to 10 per cent, on the unsecured liabilities. He was not asking his Lordship to set aside the composition. He only asked advice of the Court as Ellis & Co. desired to participate in the composition on the same terms as other creditors.

ros: taffetas trimmed with förget me-nots and carried bouquets of pink roses.

Messrs. A. Silva Netto and F. Prada were the best men."

A very long tulle veil hand e- broidered and trimmed with orange blossom Dearly veiled the bride's dress of white charmeuse georgette and silver lace. She carried a sheaf of arum lilies.

Mrs. Xavier, the bride's mother, wore black georgette, lace trimmed, with

hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Ozorio are

His Lordship decided to allow the composition to stand saying that he did so not only for the sake of the debtor, but also, because the credi tors would get a dividend. His Lordship, however, warned debtor to be more careful. Mr. C. A. S. The complainant said that on the afternoon, to form an army with. Rusa, for debtor, said that Dr. Woo epending their honeymoon at the

had been thoroughly frightened by consequences. Mr. morning of the incident he was atene came crashing through the

vised debtor to follow the good told the Magistrate that at about glass and struck him on the 0.30 p.m. on the 17th instant shoulder. C.D.I. Murphy remark

example of the cobbler sticking to His Lordship: That is excellent

DEBTOR WHO CAN SIT BACK.

Defendanta In Court.

C. D. I. Murphy who was in

in a week. All must don Sun the possible

eharge of the cases at Hong Kongaaving his breakfast and that a Yat Sen " uniforms within 10 days Russ added that he had always ad- Canton. The bride left in a frocki

a crowd of boys whose ages rangeded to the Magistrate that he was from 15 to 20 years threw stones

and undergo immediately a period of military training. It will be compulsory for all students of 17

his last.

at various chops in Queen's Road told by the complainant that the and over to join, whilst girls and advice, Mr. Buss.

East, and Praya East

It was raining at the time and -the places ware more or less desert

ed. The defendant was one of the youths who threw stones at the Beer Hail, Wandhai, and after being chased by a District Watch man he was eventually stopped and arrested by a constable at the corner of Lee Tung Street and Queen's

'Road.

The defendant denied the charge. He said that he was an apprentice at the Taikoo Docks, and had nothing to do with the stone throwing. The Magistrate Major C. Willson-then decided that the case should be heard by the Senior Magistrate, Mr. R. E. Lindsell.

The Bear Hall" Case. Giving evidence in Mr. Lindsel's court M. K. Kafa proprietor of the "Asali Beer Haltsaid that he was not in the shop at the time of the incident, bus returned to the shop soon after it had occurred.

A District Watchman, said that be was taking strol prior to going on duty. He saw a crowd of boys outside the "Bear Hall" and as he approached them he saw the defendant throw a stone at the window. He then gave chase and the defendant was stopped by a constable. The place was well lit there being a gas lamp just outside the complainant's "Hall" He never lost sight of the defendant and he was sure that it was he who threw the stone.

The defendant aleged that the stone, which broke the window, could not be found, and that the constable handed a stone to the complainant so as to make a case against him (defendant).

"The defendant also stated that at the time he was running home for bis umbrella as it was raining

The prosecutor asked the Magis trate to take a serious view of the case, as it would help to put a stop "to any, further outlineaks

stone hit him on the head!

Magistrate then told the wit hess that he could not have it any way he wanted. He was either hit on the back or shoulder, or on the head. He could not have been hit on both places with one atone. The Magistrate also remarked that there was no evidence of malice; the breaking of the glass was a sub- ject for civil action and that was

all

young boys will serve as Red Cross, first-aid and V.A.D. workers.

coast ports and later at Macao and

of hand embroidered terracotta georgette with a matching hat.

RIBEIRO RICCI, ..

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The bride was given away by Mr. She was charmingly attired in white georgette with silver lace and orange, blossoms, and carried a bouquet of sweet lilies, and maidenhair ferns, tied with a white ribbon. -

Miss Eugenia Maria Ricci waS A Kuomintang Resolution,

The affairs of Mr. F. I. dos married on Saturday at the Rosary The local advisory Council of the Remedios whose liabilities ameuated Church to Mr. Oscar Francisco Kuomintang has issued the follow- to $7,172,43, were again mentioned Ribeiro by the Rev. Fr. G. M. ing proclamation -

in Court when Mr. Agassiz applied Spada. "Let us co-operate under the to his Lordship to rescind a receiv- guidance of the Nationalist Governing order made in the case.

Explaining his spplication, the M. S. Lim. Let us take an oath of ment. Inspector Murphy then remarked revenge for the families of victims Official Receiver said that it was that the complainant would not in the Tsinan affair. Let us op salary case. Debtor was employed have brought the case to Court were pose and drive out the Japanese by Messrs. Caldbeck Macgregor & it not for the other incidents which army resident in China. Let us Co. and had undertaken to pay $40 occurred last Thursday night. The enforce the severance of economic a month out of his salary. He paid relations with Japan. Let us pre-only one instalment because no a complainant had come in company with the other complainante at the

serve peace and order to let us result of the proceedings, debtor lost time they had lodged their comfight against Japanese imperialism. his job. The debtor is now under Let us oppose and stop all counter the protection of the Court. He plaints. The defendant was dis revolutionary propaganda. Let anuld sit back and do nothing as the charged.

preserve peace and order to guard creditors would not be able to take the rear of the Natiqnalist army, proceedings against him. The success of the punitive expedi- Mr. Agassiz said that he did not tionary force towards the north, is mind a short adjournment, so that the first step for bringing about debtor would be spurred on to find the downfall of Japanese imperial-work

On The Peninsula.

The proprietor of a Japanese curio shop at No. 39, Peking Road, Kowloon, appeared before Mr. W. Schofield as complainant against cme of the Chinese youths who are alleged to hare thrown stones at his shop, causing damage to the extent of 800.

The defendant was arrested after a chase in Nathan Road by a police man. When charged the defendant catered a plea of "not guilty," and after evidence of the defend ant's arrest had been taken the Magistrate decided to adjourn the case until this morning, so as to enable the police to make further investigations..

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The bridesmaids, the Miss M. Ribeiro (sister to the bridegroom) and Miss R. Rosario, wore pale fawn georgette dresses, and their bouquets were of pink roess. -

The Masters Kelly (nephews to the bride) were the page boys.

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The receptione was held at Mr. chance to the Communists to create Lordship saying that he still hoped and Mre. Ribeiro's new home, after trouble and disorder."

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His Lordship said that debtor's which they left for their honey- Following are some resolutions adopted by various Shanghai case was a most shameful one. He moon at Bepulic Bay.

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The Magistrate then imposed a fine of $30 with the alternativo of

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Interviewed by a Daily Press re- four weeks hard labour. He also

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better to sacrifice a little business compensation of 60 cents to the comthan to give the Chinese the oppor- plainant.

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Opposing the application, the Official Receiver told the Court that the debtor had induced the petition ing creditor to give him a receipt for his debt, without paying the money. The debtor had, however, given a new undertaking to pay.

The creditor was put into the witness box and when pressed by Mr. Agassiz admitted that debtor had only paid him $130,0

Mr. d'Almada" submitted that debtors and creditors were allowed to come to terms. His Lordship expressed the opinion that such action came very near to fraud on the Court." There is every objec tion to an agreement behind the back of the Official Receiver," add ed his Lordship.

His Honour said that he would be merciful on this occasion and strongly warned the debtor not to attempt this kind of trick again.

The application was suspengled for six months.

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