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Y.M.C.A. ANNUÁL MEETING.

A SATISFACTORY YEAR REPORTED.

SOUND FINANCES AND EXTENSION PLANS.

JUBILEE STREET MURDER.

MANY RED" SUSPECTS

IN CUSTODY."

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1931.

SEVEN ESTATES.

LARGE SUMS OF MONEY _IN_LOCAL_MILLS.

FORMER RESIDENTS..

Eatstes in Hong Kong totalling A2,400-with-net-personality worth- £335,459 have recently been dealt with at the Saprame Court,

CLAIM ON LOCAL BANK.

ALLEGED WRONGFUL SALE.

OF PROPERTY. »

LEGAL ARGUMENT,

The action brought by Mrs, Chu

WIDESPREAD EVIL.

PIRATICAL PUBLICATIONS OFFERED FOR SALE.

PRISON WITHOUT FINE

IN FUTURE.

Representing the Commereinl Shak of 121, Caitie Roud, against Press, Ltd., Mr. H. C. Mzennmara the Banque Franco-Chinois, for Messrs. Deacons yesterday pro- 6,942,000 damages in respect of the secuted two Chinese firms of book- wrongful sale by the latter of pro-lers of Queen's Road, Bast, for party which plaintiff had, mort. posing for sale books which pur- gaged, was continued before Mr.ted to be published by the Com-

As a result of investigations car- ried out by the police into the murder of You Pak Ya, the Can There was a very good attendance tonese detective, by a gang yesterday evening at the annual, alloged Communists in Jubiler general meeting of the European Street on Tuesday, a large number Y.M.C.A.. held at the Association's of suspects have been waken into premises in Salisbury Road. The custody. Interrogations are being President, the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. carried out, and it is hoped than Kong state worth $250,300, while Justice Wood at the Supreme Court reial Press but which were not]

utter beforo very long."

.

Shenton, was in the chair, and gave | ɔnore light will be thrown on the an interesting review of the year's work, in which, emphasis was laid on the good financial position, and fine work being done for young men in the Colony and the plans for extending the present building,

A cordial welcome was extended to Mr. J. H. Hunt, O.B.E., who,

with Mrs. Hunt, has recently re- turned from long leave in England

Tho' murdered mån, was a very valuable member of the Canton Police Force nad was attached to the special anti-led organization under Leung Tae Kwong, the terror of the Reds." You has been responsible for the arrest of nearly

hundred Reds," about 20 of whom have been sentenced to death. Mr. Shenton said:-The annual

While this success was very much general meeting has usually been valueri by the officials, it was resent- hold at p.m., but your Directorsed by the Communists, with the re- decided to change the time to salt that You had several very nar pm, in the hope that it will be excapes from death, and t aber found it convenient to take up inore convenient to members, he altendance this evening indicate that the Directors have been correct quarters in Yaumali. It was while he was on the way to Police Head- in their decision.

We have great pleasure in wel-quarters on Tuesday that his s enilant “got” him. The latter is coming back our Secretary, Mre

believed to be a member of tho "Hunt, who has been on home leave,

Kwanglung Youth Communist and we are all glad to learn that| Mr. and Mrs. Hunt have enjoyed Party; an organization more direct ly under the supervision of tho their holiday, and are returning

Third Internationale than aby full of renewed vigour. Mr. Ingram has recently left on a well-earned etlier "Rod" party in China. leave, id we shall be glad to Boc Iris back again in due course.

During Mr. Hunt's absence Mr. MePherson very kindly took over The Secretary ship in addition to his many other duties and we are very appreciative of his assistance and general supervision, although he tells me that most of the detailed work W' carried out by Mr. Engran. Mr. McPherson gave us hix services without remuneration and we are therefore very much in debted to him for all he did.

THE 'S.P.C.A. CARNIVAL

BALL

ARRANGEMENTS FOR TONIGHT.

The S.P.C.A. Carnival Ball takes place to-night, when both the Roof- Garden and the Rose-Hoom, at the Peninsula Hotel will be in use. Supper is to be in the Rose-Roma 11.30 p.m. and the dance will are making arrangements to serve Tribute to Sir Henry Pollock.

a special dinner for gucete who wish Before proceeding further, I want to attend the Ball. Tickety will be Son behalf of our Association to ex-tainable at the door, and it is ex-

continue until 2. a.. The Hotel

press our gratitude to the Hon. Sirgeted that many will avail them Henry Pollock, who has for so many actres of this facility. years been connected with us, and who is now on a long holiday in Europe.

Sir Henry Pollock has

Sir David Yule, late of No. Clive Row, Calcutta, who died at fanstend House, St. Albans, Hort ford, on July 3, 1928, left Hong

net personalty eleowhere amounts to £325,504 19. 3d, Re-scaling of certified copy of probate has been granted to Mr. M. H. Turner, of Mesara Deacons, who is attornoy foi the executors. Bequests aro of a family nature, .

yesterday when Mr. F. C. Jenkin opened the case for the defence.

s published.

The representatives of both. the defendant firms pleaded guilty.

Addressing Mr. W. Schofield, be foru whom the men were summoned, Mr. Maennanura said that the Com-

Plaintiff's case is that she mort- gaged the property to the Banque to provide banking facilities for M. W. M. Pittendrigh, and that, without making a demand - upon her for payment of principal andmercial Press, Ltd., was a well- The late Mr. Walter Poate, late interest, the Banque wrongfully | kuown firm of printers and book- Woodmancote, West Byfleet, sold the property at a gross un-sellers, established in Shanghai and

dervalue. She also claims that no Surrey, who died at the Pump consent was given for the drawing trying on an extensive trade here. The books which formed the subject. House Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, of cheques, but the defence Radnor, on September 0, 1030, left ends that consent was given by of the summonses were mainly her agent, Dr. Tan Sal-fan, in elementary books for use in school local estate which has been valued counter-signing cheques drawn on and had been sold by the Couper. at" 8975,300, with net personalty the overdraft account provided,

Plaintiff is represented by Mr.cial Press for a number of years. eisewhere amounting to £20,078 Eldown Potter, K.C., together with They bore the "C.P-trade mark as well as the words "Commercial Bd. The goaling of certified copy of Mr. H. G. Sheldon, instructed by G. K. Hall Bratton and Company, probate has been granted to Mr.M. D. L. Strellett,, of Messrs. Press, Limited." D. J. Lewis, of Messrs. Johnson, Mr. H. J. Armstrong, of Messrs. Stokes and Master, who is attorney Deacons, is instructing Mr. Jenkin, for the executors,

The Defence,

"No Bones About It.”.

A very large number of bank- sellors in this Colony," said· · Mr. Macnamara, "have been in the In addressing the Court, Mr. habit of getting told of copies of Jonkin said plaintiff had admitted, these books which are simple and through hor counsel, that consents direct, copies of our clients' books to the everdraft account which, de- and have been copied in a most un- blushing way with our clients' name fendant contended were evidenced

Dr. Tan Sai-fan counter-sign-printed on them. They make no ing the cheques, would not avail ones about this and do not oven

httempt to disguise the deceipt. · defendant because it was not a bunking facility covered by the mortgage doed itself. This point, counsel submitted, was not opeu to plaintiff on the pleadings.

"These books are of a very 'in- ferior character and are printed on worse paper and in every way they compare poorly with the genuine

'In addition to family 'bequesĖS, testator provides for contributions in equal shares to the London Hos- pital, Dr. Barnardo's Homes and the Church Army, in the event of the death of his wife or daughter, Local estate worth $30,000 was left by the late Mr. Harry Stan- hope Rawson, who died at Ravens wood, formerly known as Aberfield,

Mr. Jenkin subinitted that it was Ellington Road, Taplow, Bucks,

**We have already had two pro- net now open to plaintiff, having sections in the past. The Hing on November 2, 1030. Resealing of filed no reply, to argue that the Kee Book sellers pleaded guilty in probate of the will has been grant- signing of the cheques referred to Januniy last before Mr. Butters was of no avail, because the chr and were fined 850 and ordered to aid to Mr. M. H. Turner, 'of

que tranenctions were not facili-pay 8250 towards our costs. A week Messrs. Deacons, who is attorucytic allowed by the mortgage deed. later the Wah Shoung Book Depot for the executors.

The late Mr. Charles Bonin, who died at Barcelona, Spain, where he Was temporarily residing on September 20, 1920, left 812,000 Hong Kong estate. Letters of a ministration with the will annexed have been granted to Mr. G. G.

Tinson, of Messrs. Jonson, Stokes and Master.

Lettora of administration with the will annexed to the estate of

the late Mr. Fraser Jamieson, master mariner has been granted to Mr. D. J. Gilmore, of the Char tered Bank of India, Australia and China. Testator, who died at No. Torrensville, 30, East Street, left Hong Kong estate to the value Scuth Australia, on July 4, 1929,

article.

His Lordship. However, stated was sammoned before" Mr. Lindsell that he was against Mr. Jenkin and a similar penalty was imposed. on that point, adding that he' would make a note of it. Mr. Jenkin then went on to say that

he would submit that the drawing of cheques on an account with the Banque was clearly one of the banking, facilities contemplated by the deed.

May Go to Prizon,

“I do not ask your Worship to inflict more than a fine in this cas

don't think that these firms under stand the gravity of what they nee doing. They do not see that this is a criminal offence. If your Worship An overdraft, he said, was will say that people who do this sort viously an advance of a sum of of thing will sent to prison, it Reems to me our cliente will be able

money by a banker to a person. That being so, he would submit that the second of the clauses-

covered by the covenant was also in respect of all advances made by the mortgage to, or on necount uf My, Pittendrigh.

protect their rights better."

Mr. Macnamara went on to sav

that the Commercial Press, Li have had to pay royalties on some of their publications. The two con- victions earlier in the year had been widely advertised but had appar eatly made no impression on the. in-bookeellers at all. Circulars giving details of those convictions and aleu heen sent out.

been connected with us from our this already increasing demand, but begiming in 1904 and has been Pre- the addition of 30 bedrooms should sident of the Association from 1910 bring the necessary relief. Increa util last year. I have had severaled facilities for rectention are also letters from Sir Henry Pollock, and badly needed, I have myself noticed I am sure you are all glad to hear how difficult it has been to accom- benefiting by their stay in Europe. our various social functions, and that both he and Lady Pollock are modate those who desire to join in

I have been informed that on ene of 85,400, with other estate in Aus-statement of claim. The fact that Sir Henry Pollock hits been "inde- fatigable in his efforts on behalf of our evenings nearly 200 mem-tralia, the Straits Settlements and of our Association, and we shall hers and friends endeavoured to be very pleased to see both he find accommodation. It is ynueces and Lady Pollock amongst us ́again.

When in England inst year I had the pleasure of visiting the Head Association and attended one of their regular tiffins after which I

Bary to point out that a swimming bath is a most useful adjunct to any institution. I cannot pass from this subject without expressing the appreciation of the funncial facili ties which our Association received

Eugland. The bequests are of a family nature, «

Local estate to the value of $1,000 was left by the late Mr. Archibald John Jewell Brock. formerly of H.M. Naval Dock yard, Hong Kong, who died at the Naval Hospital on December 21,

Statoment of Olaim. His Lordship intimated that cidentally the defence was also a the defendants alleged a breach of another covenant formed part of their defence and was a statement

of claim for that reason,

Mr. Potter said he was afraid he could not agree. If such was the ense, the position of pleaders would be impossible.

His Lordship, Enid he held that

In answer to the Magistrate, the. defendants stated that they had both received the circular mention ed by Mr. Macnamaṛa.

Each defendant was fined 8100 and ordered to pay 8150 towards the costs. In imposing the penity; his Worship added: If not a convie- tion is registered in the future, the'

was shown over the building and, from the Hong Kong and Shanghai 1030. Probate has been granted to Mr. Jenkin hud pleaded something question of imprisonment without

lain on the general organisation.

Increase in Incuma.

enabled us to proceed with the new extension and will not only increase our revenue, bat add very consider. able to the amenitive of our Asso.

I am glad to see that there bas | ciation. been a substantial increase in our

to

hand, I am glad to see that a part of the increas is due to the in crease in the "number of members which is always a 'happy augÿry for 2. the success of any Association and

able in aasiating them to become generally acclimatised to their new surroundings.

7.M.0.A. Idanis;

HOLIDAY IN CANTON,

Mrs. G. B. Chittenden, No. 12, Pedder Street Everything is bet now wished to raise points re. Court.", queathed to the widow.

The late Mr. William Cooper consider ho could raise those there garding it. His Lordship did not Passmore, master mariner, for and then unless was done so on many years employed: by the Dou-

torms, Mr. Jenkin should not be would have to be raised on terms. Legal Argument.

GAMBLING FEVER

RAIDS ON MIDGET." RACE TRACKS

matter.

there.

DR. SUN.

[FROM OUR OWN COREEKPONDENT.]

The Directors believe that the glas Steamship Company Limited, shut out altogether, but his points ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH OF gross income.. It was unfortunately Y.M.C.A. is an asset to any com

who died at No. 5. Humphrey's the Directors ecessary for

munity, but particularly so in a Buildings, Kowloon, on February increase the board and lodging pince like Hong Kong, where men

2, 1031, left local estate worth charges as recommended by the are continually arriving from home. $1,300. Probate has been pranted When the hearing was resumed House Sub-Committee who have They and theirselves in the midst to the widow, Mrs. N. 0. Pass- | Mr. Jenkin submitted it was clear given the inatter their very careful of new conditions so that an in- more, to whom everything in be- what the defonce WAN

CANTON, March 12, consideration, but on the other stitution, of this nature is invalu- queathed.

testing. If it was not clear then

To-day bring the 6th anniversary it was the duty of plaintiff to ask of the death of Dr. Sun Yat Sen for further details of the defence, and also a Arbour Day, both were His Lordship was against Mr. combined is a general holiday, and, Jeakin on the point, while Mr.ns in the past, every public or Potter and that no fair reading ganization and school in the city is indicates the appreciation of our The Y.M.CA. is a powerful body.

of the pleadings could tell them planting trees in various parts of sorvires. It is a matter for con. It is a religious and moral institu-

that the new points were going to the suburbs. To lastra the safety gratulation that a large number of tion-not as its enemies would have.

be put forward. the young men of the Colony are the world believe, sanctimonious

of the tree planters, the Bureau of Mr. Potter said he must protest Public Safety has despatched large A miniature race track, where finding this Association a convenient one. It proscribes no harmful pas backers stoked conta во win against the amendments, ne par numbers of police to various parts and happy place to spend their time, but, on the contrary encour cigarettes, figured at Central Magistiquiars had nothing to do with the reuburbs. leisure time in.

ages overy special of wholesome re- tracy yesterday when a Chinese, was

Under the leadership of the Whilst dealing with the finance, creation at proper times and places, charged with kooping a common

His Lordship-I am with you College of Agriculture of Sun Yat I am glad to note the flourishing The extension of metal, moral and gaming house in which a ga

Sen University, a big campaign condition of the various Clubs religious culture to all who desirekhown as "Escalado" was being

Mr. Polter-Well, I am submit-was launched this morning, the under our acgis, and it is a matter the blessing, is one of its leading patronised by Chinese fans

ting that not a single one of these purpose being to arouse the people of satisfaction to see that the men-objects, and another is to place The defendant, whilo admitting defences appear over in embryo to the necessity of reforestation, and 'bers are assuming a larger share in the management of our activities, Christianity in ita legitimite light the facte, contended that horse form in their statement of defence, consideralde publicity work is being Further argument ensued and done to bring the significance of the and thus we believe, largely con before all men, by showing pracracing was not gambling.

His Worship was then given a His Lordship finally said that, so loccasion home to the people. The tributes to the success of the past tically that genuine cheerfulness

and the practice of virtue is incom demonstration of how the game was. far as the costa were concerned as Government University field a big yent. In the Library and Debating parably preferable to the false and played. Detective Inspector Shan incurred by the inclusion of the meeting this morning in which n section the general interest' ap pears to have waned when compareeting excitement of a life of non, prosecuting, told the Court amended as they would he paid number of professor, of agriculture that he had watched the game for by the amending party. (defen- spoke. After the meeting the stud- ed with formed years, but I hope indulgence...

Christianity in intensely, pracover an hour and it was his opinion doat). He would be permitted to ents and meters of the staff went the coming year will see a renowed.

tical,

that there wne interest in this important section...

no possibility of continue with and develop his ease out en un to the University farm She has no trait more striking skill. He had not seen the same on two conditions:-(a) In the (in Shakpai and planted a large

than her common senic." horse win twice in succession, nor

final order of "costs," the Court | number of trees, Before concluding, on behalf of had he con a dead-boat,

would consider the increase of The whole city is also in snourn. One of the outstanding events of the Board I desire to thank all those In answer to a question by the costs in consequence of the amending in commemoration of the 6th the past year has been the decision members who have been uniting Bonch, Totective-Inspector Shannoned case and to award them against anniversary of the death of Dr. to undertake the present scheme of their efforts in making the past year greed din if all their backers put defendants, and (b) If it should Sun, revered as the Father of the extension.

The desirability has so successful for the Y.M.C.A. their money on one horse than the appear that defendant succeeded | Chinese Republic and founder of the „been apparent to your Dircotors for Lt. Col. W. F. Claristian, banker-would long.....

on his defence only, then he would) Kuomintang. Flags are hoisted at Home time. It is the intention of D D.S.O., Mr. J. P. Warron and Mr. His Worship ruled that the game | have to pay the whole of the costs half-anast over every public building your Board to obtain a sufficient r W. James wore re-elected to thebrenme gambling if one person konte the action, up to and including and in front of each home and shop. number of rooms to accommodate Board of Directors.

the bank to the exclusion of all the day of amendment, and (e) Each Government department held ensual visitors, members of tlie

A vote of thanks to the Chairothera A fine of $10 was inposed. | liberty to plaintig to file a reply in memorial service and tho. ver. mereantile marine and naval ratman, the Hon. Mr. W. £. L. Shon. A further find_of_815 was imposed, and to apply generally,

nacular Press gave guest promin- inge, as it has been difficult, to meet ton, terminated the business of the for hawking cigarettes without a __The_hearing will be continued-enco in their pages to the signifi-

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