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FATAL AFFRAY AT CANTON.

GROUP OF SOLDIERS MALTREAT CIVILIANS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. 1

CANTON, Feb. 8.

A fatal brawl occurred last night on the East Bund when some 40 soldiers set upon two civilians and shot and killed one of them.

The circumstance, leading to the tragedy are still shrouded in rays hery, as the miscreants escap

·00. It ie believed that the shooting was

the rosult of Q. quarrel between a soldier and the deceased.

Fighting has of late been of fre. quent occurrence on the East Bund it:etween these rawdy oloments. In one of these fights a soldier was severely beaton and had to be "taken to hospital for medical treat. Inoat. The aggressor, a workman from the fruit market, was arrest- ed and heavily fined. But this did not satafy the injured soldier, who, it is alleged, gathered together over 40 of his companions and watched night after night for a chance to retaliate.

Their chanco came, it is believed, inst night, with the fatal result

above reparted.

CORRESPONDENCE.

[All letters intended for publica Lion must be accompanied by the me and address of the writer, not for publication, unless so denir- ed, but as evidence of good faith.—

•ED.]

OUR TELEPHONES.

CANTON RIDE.

BIG PREPARATIONS FOR NEXT FIXTURE.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, Feb. 6. General Chen Ming Shu, Gener. al Chon Hing Wan, Commander of the Fort Boots Tigris, and General Au Yang Kui, Canton Police Commissioner, all activo members of the Canton Hide, are agnin making big preparations for another ride to be staged on the owly constructed racecourse at Shekpai, in the eastern suburb of the city, on February 22,

The primary aim of this ride is to arouse the interest of the pub. lic in this form of sport.

Lettera are being sent out to the jockeys in Hong Kong and else. where, inviting thom to take an ac tive part in this coming ride.

SHIPPING DISPUTE.

"CHAIRMAN" GIVES HIS

EVIDENCE.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY,

TRAFFIC SIGNALS.

I.G.P.'S APPEAL TO CHINESE

CHAMBER.

Mr. Li Yick Mui presided at the monthly mooting of the Chinese General Chamber of Coremerce meeting which was held in the chamber's rooms yesterday. Sup- porting hira were Messrs. Chau

THE UNIVERSITY UNION.

TEA PARTY IN HONOUR OF SIR W. HORNELL.

**THE VICE CHANCELLOR'S

·SERMON."

FEBRUARY 7, 1931.

SALE OF A CHILD.

ALLEGED FRAUD ON WIDOW.

Wita

Hiu Lau-Yuk, a woman, charged yesterday before Mr. But- tera at the Kowloon Police Court with two othere, nob in custody, with having defrauded. Yan Ah The Great Hall of the Univers Chau of the sum of $135 on Janu- Yu Tong (vice-chairman) and Chanity was the scene, of a very jolly pary, 20.

party yesterday when the Presid Inspector. Murphy from the Houng Pak (Secretary).

Soveral letters were road by the cat and members of the University | S,C.A., qulli ing the case for the Secretary, the only one of intergit Union were the hosts at a tea party prosecution, stated that the daton- to the public bring one from the given in honour of Sir. William dont was first seen by the com- Hon. Inspector General of Police Hornell, C... the Vice-Chancel plainant on January 18. The co

a widow with no with regard to traffic signals. The lor. His Excellency, the General plainant was latter, addrressed to the chairman Officer Commanding, Major Gen-children living at 10, Shanghai (Mr. Li Yick Mui) road as fol.cral J. W. Sandilankis, C.B. Street, and worked as an earth

lows:-

C.M.G., D.S.O., accompanied by his A.D.C. (Capt.Cammeron) was aleo present, while others in the party included Sir Shou-son Chow and many leading residents.

coolie. She had expressed a desire at various times to other coolies to adopt a son, and had asked them. to look out for a son for adoption. The foreman in charge of the coolies was known to the complainant, and bn January 18, bogother with tho

· defendant 'and another man, sup- Mr.posed to be defendants' husband, ho went to complainants' house with the child. After a discussion com. plainant agreed to purchase the child for $225.

"A new traffic light has been put up as an experiment at the corner of Jackson Road and Des Veoux Rand, Central, which has resulted

After ton had been served, in considerable improvement in the handling of traffic at this parti-Chung Hok-nang, President of the cular point, as it does away with Union said it gave him very much hand signals which are not satis pleasure to congratulate Sir Wil

liam on behalf of the undergradu- They then went away and return- factory.

ates on the honour which His Macd the following day, the defendant Not Approved in Estimates.

jesty the King had conferred upon had the child staying the night in "Owing to financial stringency him. The speaker said that this complainant's house."

The foreman and the defendant's no additional lights have boon ap-recognition had given the students

and friends of the University the husband went away and returned The continued bouring of the Se proved in the estimates for 1931; greatest satisfaction, and the glory on January 20, when the complain- Yap Steamship action in the

it has therefore occurred to me that of Sir William's success had greatant handed over $115 to the defen Supreme Court, which lasted until

some public body or a number of ly reflected upon the University of dant, who gave the money to the which the guest of the evening was paid over another $10 as deposit. two man. The complainant also tiffin time yesterday, was occupied. public bodies acting together might the Head. The speaker said this by the cross-examination of Mr. be ready to present this signal to success was even more appreciated he foreman and the defendant's Li Yu Tong, chairman of the the community. The signal will than Sir William's immediately husband disappeared, while com. provious one when he obtained plainant and defendant boarded stormy meeting of shareholders cost £70 which at the present rate

share in the Boxer Indemnity the Yaumati ferry and went to and a witness called by the defen will be somewhere in the neighbour. Fund. Concluding, Mr. Chung Hong Kong. uanta. The Sze Yau Company, as hood of $1,400 or $1,500. The sign said, "Sir William, I sincerely wish you further honour and suc plaintiff, weeks

injunctional is no doubt expensive but it has ceas in the future." 411 against the defendants, to restrain proved its value in many parts of them from controlling the business the world, and is visible from much farther than the locally made and und also claims damages.

very much cheaper signals.

In rising to respond, Bir Witham He said he wished to thank all Hornell was given a great ovation.

There defendant took the child

The complainant, accused defen-

and ran down a side street, Com plainant followed. A scuffle arose a constable between them, and dant of having defrauded her while arrested them.

present for the very warm welcome they had given him, and he was the defendant accused the com very glad they regarded his knight-plainant of having kidnapped her hood as an honour to the Univers ity. He wanted to think of it as auch. As for the reference to the Boxer Indemnity Fund, he thought perhaps it was made more on the "bird in hand" principle. How- ever, he hoped it would not be long to let me know whether my proefore they enceived the che cheques ; worg vory posal is likely to meet with ap-que, for Proval, and if 20, to what extent ? badly wanted now. Sir Wilhos, and did not receive any mney

Cross-examined by Mr. Potter, witness said he agreed that the re-

"I beg, therefore, to enquire whe ther the Chinese Cimeral Chamber quisitionists of the extraordinary of Commerce will be prepared to meeting believed they were doing contribute towards the cost of right. He also agreed that when electing this experimental signal the notice of the meeting was pub-rather than that it should be sent to Shanghai or some other port. Would you be good enough

DĒTO TUR EDÍTOL OF THE "HONG KONG lished by shareholders in the Chin-

DALLY PRESE"]

ese papera, a "counterblast" from the directors was also published alongside it attacking the validity of the whole proceedings.

SIR-The paragraph in today's News and Views about the extra cost of hand transmitter" 'phones in London is interesting to local telephons subscribers who can get these instruments at an additional charge of 812 per annum.

Practise in Other Cities.

"I may add in this connection Witness continued that after the

that it has been the practice in eight resolutions had been read to

other cities, Now York in parti- the meeting, there was much noise cular, for public bodies to present among those present, After some such lights to the City, the most notable instance being the beauti- time a proposal was made that the ful traffic lights in Fifth Avenue resolutions dealing with chartering which were presented by the Fifth Avenue Association. Possibly vari- of steamers and paying of a dividend only should be considerous associations in Hong Kong would be ready to follow the ex- ed. This was seconded, put to the ample set by public bodies in other and meeting, and carried by a major cities.

That is over 19 per vent extra on the charge for an exchange line or 40 per cont. extra on an extension

line.

"

When installing a 14.NOW up-to-date" service the inconveni-ity.

In answer to Counsal, witness. ent candlestick" pattern WILS adopted altho' the improved in-anid he could not explain why the the body of chareholders who called the strument was already on

moeting for the purpose of getting Junrket.

now directors appointed should Why should a lot of almost obsolete instruments he dumped on change their mind at the meeting The hearing will be continued on Hong Kong{

the words "Publio Monday at 10.30 a.m., when a Polive Utility" mean anyway 1-1 am, sir, Sergeant, who was present as the meeting of shareholders, will be called as a witness.

What do

OUT OF ORDER.

[On enquiry being roads at the Telephone Company Offices our representative was told that the "hand transmitter " was not on the market until Júno 1930, Actually is can be installed for an extra charge no greater than Lon don makes. The "candlestick,” held the market when the change- over to automatie was made locally in May 1930, and, though improve-

ST. PATRICK'S SOCIETY.

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS

SHOWN,

The Committee of St. Patrick's.

iments were in the air when the | Society are beginning to se prac order was given the well-tested in-

trument was decided upon in view tical results of their labourg. At of our climate which is "very try ing

to telephones.

Éo. H.K.D.P.) Hong Kong, Februarý - 6.

anooting held this week the Hon. Treasurer's report was very satis factory. To date date over 82,200 has bogn received in subscriptions and donations; close og 100 mon bers have sent in their subscrip- BEEHIVE” TRADE MARK tions including a large number of Membership formos INFRINGEMENT BY CHINESE and subscription, continue to come in daily and it is earnestly roquest ed that these members, who, havo

FIRMS.

Queen's Road Central and the Hip Chong firm of 160, Des Vinux Road, Central, were both fined Bos yester day by Mr. Lindsell on pleading guilty to charges of infringement of "Bechive" and "B.B."' trade marks in connection with knitting Avopla

life-menbord

|

"Bimilar communications have been sont to the Becretary, The Hong Kong General Chamber of ¦ Commeres and the Hon. Secretary, Hong Kong Automobile Associa tion.

The Chairman stated that tho Chamber was ready to take the lead in opening a subscription and invited those present to contribute

siderable discussion in the matter towards this fund. There was con-

after which it was decided to see what the H.K. General Chamber of Commerce would do in the matter. Before declaring the meeting closed, the Chairman said that his term of office would soon be up and be wished to thank everybody for their loyal support during his two years. A committed was then formed to chock the votes when the olection of the new chairman takes place.

PICKPOCKET SENT. TO PRISON.

SNATCHED FOUNTAIN PEN FROM EUROPEAN

liam then thanked the Univers ity staff and all connected with the University for the very splendid: way they had carried on during the past six years six years of very trying time in the Colony.

An Old Prayer.

"I do not want to keep you very long," said the speaker, and for my "sermon" today, I will read an old prayor which was found in An old English Cathedral in Cheshire.!! The prayer was as fol lows:-

Give me a good digestion, Lord,

And also something to digest, Give me, a healthy body, Lord,

And sense to keep it at its hest. Give me a healthy mind, good

Lord,

To keep the good and pure. in

sight,

Which seeing sin is not appalled, But finds a way to ect it right. Give me a mind that is not bored, That does not whimper, whine or

eigh, Don't let me worry overmuch

After corroborative evidenco by the complainant and two other women coolies had been hoard do- fendant went into the witness box. She blamed her husband for tho whole affair and said that he wanted to do her harm. She had met taken part in the sale of the

for him.

The case was remanded until next Tuesday,

CLEVER THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES.

Y.M.C.A. TALENT.

Owing to the lateness of the hour at which the programme finished we were unable to do more than mention two

of the dramatic sketches presented at the Y.M.C.A. Ladies' night on Thursday evening, and made no adequate reference to the two charming songs given by Mrs. McLeod,

The second sketch, "In Port," was most admirably presented by Mr. W. Robertson, as "Judge Atherley," Mr. 8. M. West as the semi-insane convict "Robert Adder. les" and Mr. J.. J. Ferguson as "Fletcher" the butler. The author-

was not revealed on the pro- ship of this very clever little sketch gramine, but it bears all the signs of expert craftsmanship. Your at tention is held from the opening and Fou are kept continually guessing

About the fussy thing called L

in the drama. The two leading Give me a mind that is not bored, to what will be the next move Give me the grace to see a joke,actors contributed a great deal to To get some happiness from life this sense of suspense by their

And pass it on to other folk. During the afternoon,, the band skilful and restrained acting, and of the St. Louis Industrial School we hope that we shall are a lot more of both of them on the local rendered a very pleasing program stage.

me of music.

MUSIC ON A BIG SCALE.

DEMONSTRATION OF PHILLIPS

RADIO..

The third piece was Arnold Ben" nett'a amusing little farce, "The Stepmother." Here the ladies came into their own again and it would be very hard to say which of the two Margaret Birt as the novelist or Wendy Orme as her secretary, fitted the most admirably into her part. The rule of the secretary Considerable interest was shown was, perhaps, the less difficult but Bentence of six months' hard labour was passed by Mr. E. H. by the regular habituees of Lane, that cannot detract from the credit Crawford's Restaurant yesterday due to Wendy Orme for her delight- Williams on a pickpocket who was convicted of the thero of a fountain in the demonstration of the Phillips fully insouciante and sprightly ren-

Radio given by pen from Mr. W. A. Ganwell.

representative of dering of it. ! Corn Prout," as Mar- the latter firm at tea time. The garet Birt shewed her to us, was Mr. Gaswell said in evidence that volume of sound was regulated to Arnold Bennett's obpractor to the he was walking with a friend in suit the dimensions of the room and life. Mr. E. B. Price, who must Dos Youx Road on Thursday night, the preference of those taking their have found his role familiar in some when he saw the accused coming tea, and did not, of course, repreways, played Adrian with consider- raised. As the latter passed them, given by the installation. What Rees foll the none too easy part the complainant felt a pull at his was remarkable was the delightful of the sentimental Dr. Gardner, breast pocket, and then sow that softness and roundness of tono and Everyone of the many guests of the is pen was missing. They turned the just emphasis to every pitch of YM.C.A. on Thursday will look for. round and our accused running voice or instrument. The moving ward to the next "Ladies' Night, away. Witness chased him, and coil loudspeaker is saainly respon especially if they are promised fur- after a run of about fifty yardssible for this, and it is possible if ther dramatic entertainment. managed to arrest him.

everything is correctly adjusted to get the very finest inflexions of tons. A feature which proves mast use. ful when the operator has not him ly eliminated in the Philips radio self a good musical ear, in the re-by means of n scratch filter. gulating meter on the 60 volt ampli So delightfat was the programme fier. The needle on the face of of music given yesterday in Lane, akgrund handbag andingkan scheiber the Cranford's that showmwill no doyht volumes of anund is too great. Let the Batmanxnconia who will wikiko particular record then being played own a Phillips' radio themselves The scratching which no often and many more who will hope to mars gramophone music when am- find one installed in the placea plified by electrical means is entire where they go for recreation and (Continued at fool of next column.) amusement.

The Wa Tip Company of 148,uot yet sent in their forms should toward them with his loft ar sent to any extent what can be able aplomb, while to Mr. G, F

do so as early as possible.

The Committee are determined to to their level best to make this Society and the forthcoming ball a great success, they look to the members to co-operate with them by returning their forms and ball in vitations sa noon na possible.

The organising of the ball is in very capable hands and the policy of wait and sen is to be con- demned as it will entail extra work to the Committee later.

The complaintat in the case was the Far Eastern manager of Messra, Peter and d Baldrin of 2 Peking

As was announced previously the

Accused (to Magistrate): The witness and his friend were both drunk in Des Voeux Road and when passed them the witness gut hold of me and assaulted - ms,

His Worship (to witnces): Ware

Mr. Gaswell: I never drink.

teetotaller,

Head, Shunghat. It was mentioned dances and arrangement have boom in Court that the complainant was made to hold the first practice in not pressing for heavy penalty the Helens May Institute on Thurs...

day, 12th inst, at 5.15 p.m. Irish-

I

Accused adoled a previous con-

sentence as stated above,

or for any order as a settlement men, Irish women and their guests viction and his Worship passed

are welcomed. had been arranged out of Court.

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