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GWELL TO REV. NETHERLANDS MINISTER

J. C. KNIGHT ANSTEY.

PRESENTATIONS AT SAILORS & SOLDIERS' HOME.

TO CHINA.

PASSING THROUGH "HONG KONG,

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1931.

LOCAL PROBATES. HECTIC RIDE OF TWO HONG KONG STOCK

EUROPEAN ESTATES

ADMITTED.

The newly appointed Ministor for MR. P. W. BLACKWELL'S WILL. the Netherlands to China; Mr. W. J. R. Thorbecké, and Mrs, Thu- At the Sailora and Soldiers' bocko are due to arrive in the Home in Wanchai, fast night Colony to-day on board the now large and distinguishod gathering J.C.J.L. sto assembled to bid farewell to the their way to the North. They are Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Knight Anstey travelling in the company of Glen, Surrey, England, who died at and to unveil a dedication plate era J. C. Pabst, the Netherland to them in a room of the Home Minister to Japan, who is return which has just been converted into ing from home-leave. a well-furnished lounge, likely to be a great additional attraction of the -institution.

MY. M. F. Key, a member of the Committee of the Home, presided, and those present included the General Officer Commanding tho Troops (Major-General J. W. Sandi- innus), Commodore A. H. Walker,

the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, tho Ho. Dr. R. H. Kotowall, local elergy and ministers, several officers of the Navy and Army and members of the public interested in the work of the Sailors and Soldiers' Home.

The proceedings began with a

BORDERERS.

POLICE PATROLS NEARLY RUN DOWN.

MARKET

YESTERDAY'S TRANSAC-

TIONS.

Unions were the medium of salea

Eatato in Hong Kong worth

Two privates of the South Wales

The market opened yesterday the police of morning with strong undertone, 283,500 and elsewhere ameunting Borderers, whom £20,773 2. 7d., was left by Mr. Kowloon and the New Territories and a fair amount of business puss Charles Luna May, late of Corfe had been endeavouring to arrest for ing stoamor Tjisadago, an

House," Arnison Road, East Molo five hours for commandeering A

public ear, were found asleep on at 80071. that address on December 20, 1930. the sonts of their purloined vobido

Re-scaling of certified copy of probate of the will has been grant ed to Mr. D. J. Gilmore, of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, who is the attorney for the executors, the Westminster Bank, Ltd., and Lestator's sun; Ed. mund Leslio May,

Mr. Thorbecke is succeeding Sir William Oudendijk, late Nothor- land Minister, at Poiping and Dean of the Diplomatic Body, who retired some months ago.

Mrs. Knight Anstey have taken s or full share in all that makes for the moral and social well being of Hong Kong and have made the

Teas fortunate classes of our populi etion. their special care. They will be greatly missed in Hong Kong, and while we should like to wish them many years of rest after their labours we know them too well to

Bequests are made in favour of testator's two sons. The freehold house and ground in East Moleroy known as Corfe House are left to Edmund Leslie May. The other son, Norman Blake McEwen May, is bequeathed the freehold house

grounds known as

Monks."

Hong Kong Fires were in demand

in the early hours of Sunday mornat $1,450. Ing at Castle Peak, an empty petrol Wharves were in'demand at #154, tank having brought their escapade but the rate did not "procure to a belated end.

shares.

Whampoa Docks were also in de- mand at $26.

It appears that at eight o'clock on Saturday evening they hired a Fublic eay at the Star Ferry and instructed the driver to take them round the New Territories....... On their arrival at Shatin at about ten o'clock, they assaulted and threaten "Toled the driver, searing him into run-were buyers at the close.

ning away. Left in possession of the car, they proceeded to drive anywhere and everywhere, covering practically every foot of the New Territories roads.

Providents (old) were in roquest. at 6.30

Hotels (old) were wanted at $10.00, and the new shares changed hands at $16.40, at which there

Estate of Mrs. Mackenzie, Mrs. Jane Bethune Mackenzie, widow, late of Darrabury, Malvern, Worcestershire, who died on Feb- ruary 27, 1930, left Hong Kong estate elsewhere amounting estate valued at $101,300 and gross

£17,850 36. 2d...

to

Bo-sealing of exemplification, of

Meanwhile the unfortunate chauf- feur had obtained a lift from the

Lands were disposed of at 301, at

which there were all buyers.

Realties were wanted at 8171, but shures were not forthcoming at this

rato

Ewoa, which were in demand at Tls. 15.30, had sellers at Tis. 15,40

to business.

programme of music to which songs think that rest is a thing they would probate: of the will has been granted European driver of a private car at the close, but this did not lend)

were contributed "by Mrs. F. C. Rondall, Mr. Li Chor Chi and Mr. W. H. Bailey,

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The Chairman, on behalf of the Committee, thanked the guests for showing by their attendance their interest in the Home and their preciation of the work which has been done there by Mr. and Mrs. Knight Anstey.

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Mr. Southern said:-Ladies and Gentlemen,

You have before you the prospect of no less than six hddresses, and though the subject is one on which wo could all speak at length wo have been warned to be brief, no doubt as much to spare the blushes

really enjoy. They will be up and doing the moment they reach hoine. Their rich experience of the East both in India and Hong Kong and their special knowledge of the

to Mr. M. H. Turner, of Messrs. to the nearest police station, where Deacons, as attorney for the execu- he reported the affair to the autho tors, Mr. Sebastinn Henru Petre rities. and Mrs. Edwin Thomas Watson,

The will contains bequests to

members of the family.

needs of Service men will be put to

Mr. P. W. Blackwell'a Estate, full use, and we can find some com

Local estate worth $21,300 was pensation, for our loss in the know-left by Mr. Philip William Black- well, late of 295, The Peltk, Hong Kong, and formerly of Hankow, who was killed in an aeroplane crash at Klotzsche, near Dresden, Germany,

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ledge that we shall have two doughty and experienced champions at home whose support will always be at our disposal in any worthy cause. We wish them many years of future happiness and success.

The Bev. N. V. Halvard paid a tribute to Mr. Knight Anstoy's in- fluence and work in Hong Kong as the Church of England had come to know it in contact established in connection with the Bishop of

of Mr. and Mrs. Knight Anstey BB Victoria's efforta promote Church out of consideration for the audi-union.

euço.

I shall therefore leave ample noope for those who will follow me to speak of mattera mora within their knowledge than mine, and will endeavour to get an example in brevity...

Occasions of this kind when wo meet to do honour to departing

Bource

friends are always a

of mingled pleasure and ROTTOW, especially when whose who aro going away will leave a gap as

large as that which will be left by

Mr. and Mrs Knight Anstey.

The Hon. Mr. 11. H. Kotewall spoko on behalf of the League of Nations Union, over the Committee

of which Mr. Anstey has presided, and said, also, how much he had been impressed by Mr. Anstey's storling qualities of mind and char- neter, and by the way Mrs. Anstey had exercised a quiet and abiding

on October 6, 1930..

Re-sealing of certified copy of the will has been granted to Mr. G. G. N. Tinzon, of Messrs. Johnson Stokes & Master, as attorney for testator's widow, now Mrs. Scott Bell, sole executrix, to whom every thing in bequeathed.

DUCKS DRENCHED IN WINEI

Narrow Escape of Police.

A message was circulated to all Rtations in Kowloon and the New Territories to keep a lookout for the soldiers, and numerous police patrols where placed on the main- land roads.

Trams were in demand at 822.80. with, sellers asking 699).

Star Ferries were again in demand at $98).

China Lights, after being done at $30 and 8303 were in demand at $29 at the close

Electries could have been obtained at $83

The car came into contact with dements were in request at theso patrols on several occasions,820.10, with sellers asking $20. but the soldier driving stepped on the accelerator and acveral police mon had narrow escapes from being knocked down,

Short of placing an obstruction (if they had the means) across the road, the police were baffled and the soldiers continued their joyride until, apparently, the petrol gavė BOATWOMAN FINED AT KOW-out at Castle Peak. Here they were found, both of them sound asleep, LOON. MAGISTRACY,

at 1.45 am, on Sunday morning.

Before Mr. J. A. Fraser yester day, Li Koi (44) mistress of a junk, was charged with having in her The Rev. Frank Short spoke for possession 16 gallons, of Chinese the Free Churches and said that inspiris and 23 lbs. of Chinese tobacco

influenso,

the work he had accomplished for service men in the Wesleyan Home Mr. Knight Anstey had placed all the other Free Churches in the Colony under a very heavy debt.

Mr. W. H. Smith, the Manager curdial and kindly relations which of the Home, acknowledged the

on which duty had not been paid.

Revenue Officer Humphreya pro- neuted while Mr. Leo d'Alinada,

In the Police Court."

They were charged at Kowloon Yosterday before Mr. Fraser with assaulting the driver, driving, the car without the permission of the owner, failing to pay for car hire, and driving without licences.

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They gave their names as Albert

Watsons were the medium of shles at 817, and, at the close were in demand at 217.10.

Constructions cum rights could have been had at $14.15, and the rights were in demand at 82

Afternoon Transactions.

In the afternoon the market firm- ed up with an improvement in prices in China Lights, Hotels, De- monts and Realties, all of which

came in for a strong demand. On the other hand, Lands weakened. and were done at 8001.

Unions were in demand at 8657). " Providents (old) were also in re- quest at $6.35.

Canton Insurances were put through at 81,325.

appeared for the defence. The Revenue Officer told the Court that he was on duty in a revenue department launch on Sep-Price and Robert Booth Sergeant Island, when he noticed the junk that three other charges, including sales at goo, could have been ob tember 1, in the vicinity of Green Clark, who prosecuted, declared

Hotels (old) were in demand at 17 without bringing out shares.

Lands, which were the medium of

had always been maintained be about 100 yards away. As he was It was therefore with mingled tween Mr. Knight Anstey and the approaching the junk one of his that of refusing to stop when call tained at $81, but buyers would feelings that I received the Com-staff, and also mentioned the fulie told him that the people oned upon by the police, could have not go beyond the first-named rate.

which had enabled them to rendering overboard. When he got to special work of Mrs Knight Auster the small craft were throwing some been preferred. He did not know many a service man inestimable help the junk be found a crato of dark time of trouble and advice in the which were drenched in wine.

.aolution of difficulties..

Humphreys (old) were wanted at

whether they were under the in-8221 fluence of liquor. They seemed sober at 1.45 ..

To Get Out of Army.

Mr. Fraser (to accused): What

Ewos, which were done at Tis. 15.25, closed in demand at Tls. 13.40, but sellera were asking Tle, 15.55...

Star Ferries were dealt in at 800.

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China Lights, after being done at S2 and $30, with sellers asking the. Price: Nothing, Bi..

Intter, closed in demand at the Why did you do it-I wanted to first-named quotation.

mittee's invitation to unveil a tablet which will commemorate the debt ewed by this Home to Mr. and Mrs.

After evidence had been taken, Knight Anstoy. I had the honour Mr. Golling spoke on behalf of followed by some discussion, the in November, 1927, to lay one of the Wesleyan Church at Wanchai, Magistrate registered a conviction the foundation stones of this hand- and associated himself with the and imposed fines of $300 or two speakers who had testified so months' on the first charge and 830 some new building. I ventured to cloquently to Mr. and Mrs. Anstey's or one month on the second, the have you got to say 1 prophesy on that occasion that in services to the institution. He said sentences to run concurrently and the new home then in course of that faced with adverse conditions in the event of the fines not being Mr. and Mrs. Anstey had carried erection the old tradition of "sor-on, for five years.& continuous and paid, sentences to date from Sep. vice for service men" would be inborious uphill fight, but thanks to carried on in better and brighter the Chaplain's guiding influence and Mre, Auster's kindly endeavours the Church had made progress. When they arrived the Church was burdened with a heavy debt, which had been wiped off,

surroundings. To see how true that prophesy was you need only look around you. I have watched the growth and progress of the Home with a personal intercat. The Home has more than justified our expecta tions and already there is need for extension if only" the necessary funds, could be found. The reports which have been issued from time to time have told us how much this Home has been appreciated by Service men. Time alter time it has been filled to overflowing with those to whom a night ashore in a: real" luxury-and to none in this success due more than to Mr. and Mrs. Knight Anstey, who have been

The assembly then proceeded to the now lounge where Mr. Southorn unveiled a dedication plate inscribed as follows:

To the

Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Knight Anstey as a token of, appreciation of their service for and interest in the welfare of Service Mon. This Lounge

# Gratefully Dedicated

October, 1931

its inspiration and its guiding After refreshments had boen spirit, It is therefore very fitting served,, Mr. Cang Chan, on behalf

tember 2.

HONG KONG POLICE RESERVE.

[ORDERS BY THE HON. MIL. F. D. C. WOLYE, CM.0., 1.6.§.]

get away.

Electrics could have been obtain- ed as $821.

Cements were wanted at 820.40, but sellers would not accept less

From the Army Yes. Sergeant Clark said Price drove the car. He had been fined 825 re-than 820.65. cently for a similar offence..

Sentence of two months' hard' labour was passed on Price on the first charge, $100 or a month on the second; 87.50 or one week on thờ Aquatic Sporta.

third, and 86 on the fourth. Members of the Police Beserve are reminded that the 10th Annual

Booth was sentenced to Aquatic Sports of the Police and months" hard' labour and a fine' of Prison Departments will be held at gr.00. The $7.50 fires were ordered the V.R.C. on Saturday, September

19, cominencing at 2.30 p.m. All to be paid to the driver: Roliep Reservists and their families

are cardially invited to attend.

Training Course. t

The weekly classes for Police Reservists at the Chinese Com pany'a Headquarterä." 17, Queen'

two

PORTUGUESE WEDDING.

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PINNA GUTIERREZ.

S.S. KAIAPOI STRIKES A REEF.

SALVAGE OPERATIONS

PROBABLE,

It is understood that attempts are to be made to salvage the Williamson steamer Kaiapoi, which struck a reef south of Sitanki, North Borneo, on September 3, and is unable to get off without assist

ancer

Another vessel belonging to the same concern, the Kamona, is standing by the Kaiapoi, ready to tako off her master (Captain J.

At the Rosary Church, Kowloon, Baldwin) and crew should danger fast Saturday, the marriage took develop, while we understand that pince of Maria Laiza, eldest daugh- a third Williamson steamer is to ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Gutierrez, leave bore for Borneo with salvage and Germano Augusto de Pinna; gear.

The Kaiapoi seems to have been eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Pinna.

The Very Rev. Father, G. M. badly damaged. She is a vessel of Spada officiated, and music was about 2,000 tons grosa, her dimen rendered by Mr. Dick d'Almada sions being length 270.9 feet, (organist) and Messrs. F. Abraham breadth, 40.1 feet, deep longth, 18.1 and R Gutierrez (violinists)...

fect.

that wo should havo. in the Home of the Chinese staff of the Home Road Central, will be held as tual permanent memorial of their presented Mr. and Mrs. Knight to-day, at 6.30 p.r. All members BOCVICO,

And what more fitting Anstey with a handsome carving in memorial could there be than ivory of nine elephants, mounted of the Chinese and of the Flying a new lounge specially equipped on a blackwood stand; and Mrs. Squad who have not passed Part for service ment 16 is just the kind S. Hamer, on behalf of the Wes- of Training Course should, attend. of memorial Mr. and Mrs Knight loyan Church, Wanchai, presented

Indian Company. Anstey will appreciate. It typifies them with a piece of handsome the service to which they have de silver workmanship..

Training Course Part II-The waekly classes for members of the voted so much of their lives, and Mrs. Knight Anstey, having re Indian Company who have not pass Tregard it as a special compliment plied, Mr. Knight Anstey also spoke ed Part II of Training Course will that I should have been asked to in acknowledgment of the gifts and be held at the Chiness Company's unveil the tablet which records the of the speeches. which had been Headquarters, ab 17, Queen's Road dedication of the lounge to Mr and made. He expressed appreciation of Central; on Thursday, at 5.30 p.m.

The bride, who was given away by Sitanki: in a small town in Sibutu Mrs. Knight Anstey as permanent the support which the Government

her father, was attended by four Islands, which are situated "be- memorial of their work, go to | had at all times given to the Home

Sharpshooters." Company bridesmaids, the Misses Solin and tween Tawi-Tawi Islands and Mr. and Mrs. Knight Anstey are and expressed the hope that the Riot Drill-Riot Drill will be Myra., Gutierrez (sisters), Leonor, Borneo, about, to leave for home after com civilian population would continue, carried out on Kennedy Road to Xavier, and Christina Jorge, Mezara, The rumour, current in local ship. pleting by the establishment of this and even extend, its interest in the morrow, at 1:30 pm. Mombers will G. M. Gutierrez and T. Sequeira ping circles yesterday that the Home the special work for, which welfare of service men.Acknow fali in outside Queen's Pier at 16.20 were the best men Benry Keswick was to be dispatch- they came to Hong Kong, But they leduurit was also made of the work sharp with revolvers belts largely attended receptioned to the assistance of the stranded have not restricted themselves, to of the Committee which it has had and truncheons Uniform optional followed at the Club de Recreio, varsel, has been stated by Messrs. this one sphere of work. Mr. and in hand and for the furnishing of

Egd.) D. LKING, ¿ where the Syncopators' Dance Or Williamson & Co. to be without Wontinued on-nest Column.)s, I the new lounge. ereliminar

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