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TWO FUNERALS."

MISS D'ALMADA DROWNED AT SHEK 0.

L. J. NORONHA SUCCUMBS

TO INJURIES.

Island Bay (Shok O) was the scene of a bathing tragedy on Tues- day evening, when

when Mias Burua, D'Almade, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. X D'Almnda was drowned."

Mins D'Almada had gone to Shik O with some triands, for a swim, being only a fair swinamor, she fell

a victim to a strong ground-swell which dragged her out of bor depth, her cries for help were the first indications that something was Wrong

Two men of the party immedinta ly swam out to Miss. D'Almada's assistance and with grens difficulty managed to get her ashorn in an unconscious condition.

She as rushed to the house of Col Robertson where artificial respiration was applied. Dr. Bunje

Who was at Shok O at thỏ time was summoned, but on his arrival he announced that life was extinct.

The deceased young lady comes from a well-known and highly respected Portuguese family th Hong Kong, her father being senior partner in the solicitors' Brm of. D'Almada and Minson.

The Tuneral.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY

THEFT FROM PEAK HONG KONG STOCK

HOUSEBOY CHARGED AT MAGISTRACY,

WOMAN FINED FOR

"RECEIVING.

A Chinese houseboy was charged before Mr. F. H. Williamsat Central Magistracy yesterday" with the theft from Mrs. Krogh Moo of 18, Pénk Mansions of "n" quantity of jewellery valued at $4,115, con- sisting of one diamond wrist watch,

MARKET

YESTERDAY'S TRANSAC

TIONS.

The market opened steady you terday morning, especial attention being paid to Hotels and Ewos, there boing buyers at $17.35 and Tis13.90, respectively."

Banks were again in demand at $1,040,

YMCA ACTIVITIES.

APPEAL TO MEMBERS.

EPTEMBER 17 1931.

EX BOY EMPEROR'S DIVORCE.

BROTHER'S TOUCHING

APPEAL.

The Canton Gazette gives the following interesting story of the process of the Boy Emperor's

This evening at 9 p.m. the YMCA are holding a meeting in the association rooms to con- sider and discuss plans and occt committoes for the various entor talamonts which are to comprise the coming winter programme. be divorce ORED, extra facilities, provided by the No settlement has been reached opening of the now wing in the in connection with the divorce building

hoped add action brought up by Misa Wen Canton Insurances were in re-more than a little to the .M.C.A. Hsiu, concubine of the former quest at the improved rate of activities, and the authorities of Manchu Emperor Pu Yi, against 81,645,

So the local branch of the association;

are looking forward to a new or in the history of the Institution. Hong Kong Fires were wanted at To guarantee the definite success sap-$15.

of the winter programme, the sup- (bo obtained from either legal ad¬ port of every individual member viser as to developments, of the Y.M.C.A. In needed. Many members of the institution, al

one, diamond ring, a jade ring, a

gold ring, one man's wrist watch, and old pocket watch, a silver wat watch, one diamond pin brooch, one gold chain and phire ring.

Proporty to the value of has been recovered by the Polica. The

Unlone were wanted at 8555, after sales being reported at $560,

Do Wharves, after being disposed of $2,100 at 3104, cloded with bityers at this

rate.

her husband. During the last faw, days, the lawyers engaged by the two parties have been exchanging views informally Little news can

The Boy Emperor is guld to be auxious to settle the matter

Very took place on June Docks were again demand at though interested in the organisa amicably, while the attitude of the

In a statement to the Police, the defendant stated I have nothing to say, I did steal these things,

It was stated in evidenco that the defendant was arrested on the s.. Tung On, on September 1..

The defendhat was anded remanded until Saturday::essa on

A woman who pawned some of the jewellery for the defendant was charged earlier in the day with re ceiving two of the stolen articles, and with giving falso particulars to two pawnbrokers when pawning them at different times,

tion in a superficial way, have concubine is reported to be Arm, Providents, which were reported never taken an active interest, and In appealing to

the lawyers, thei to have been put through at 80, the authorities therefore extend a conculine stated that although the cordial invitation to theas roca has been married to the Emperor closed with buyers at 86.40.

Hotels (old) were in demand at bers particularly. They are deer ahnost ten years, the marriage $17.35 with sellors asking $173. sirous of all members being afford was not consummated and the ill- The new shares changed hands at ed the advantages and privilages treatment that she has received has $10 and $18.60, at which latter rate of membership. The concerts, gone past the limits of endurance. they closed in demand.

Ladies Nights, Debates, and other Realties could have been obtained entertainments which the Y.M.C.A at $14.60.

Ewas were wanted at Tis. 15.90 Shanghai Cottons were also in request at $104, as were Zoong Sings at #193.

arrange during the winter months are always interesting a and are probably the most attractive of the entertainments given at Kowloon. We feel sure that the regular pa trons of these evenings can look forward, as in other years, to some *very pleasant evenings...

Trama, which were the medium of sales at $921, closed in demand at $22.85.

The funeral took place at the Roman Catholic Cemetery lust evening, His Lordsup Bishop Val- torta conduoting the service, The large number of relatives and friends who attended was testimony. to the popularity of the young nolds outlining the case against the Chief Detective Inspector Hey lady. Immediately behind the woman salt that the boy on the hearte were the deceased's father day absconded he went to the and brother (chief mourners),woman's house at Shamshuipo and goa Megara, J. T. d'Almada e Castro hired a cubicle, paying a month's 890%, as wore Yatmail Forries at (uncles), oc d'Almada o Castro int. I d'Almada Castro, C. d'Almando Castro (cousins) Behave.

Star Ferries were wanted at

rent in advance. Apparently he $26 had seen a To let notice outside the door, and, hiring the cubicle, was the principal tenant, by this

China Lights were done at $20,

J. H. 8eth, L. E. Jammert, A. e had come to know the woman, who closing with buyers At $20 and

means.

Arenili, FC. Jenkin (KC., I. Sheldon, H A. Botelho, Murphy, G. S. Hugh-Jones, D.

On a Inter date, the boy got her H. Blake, C. Murphy, C. Laurit to pawn a watch and ring, obtain- ma, &. I. N. da Silva, I. Pestoning $50 on the first article and $50 Dr. G. I Thomas, A. 11. . Soares, Ja, M., ds. Bocha, A, H. Bótelbo, J. M. d'Almada Remedins, A, A, Alves, Chief Inspector P. Grant

and many others.

Floral Tributes.

on the second

? The accused woman was convict

ed on all three charges. She won'

sellers asking $291.

Electrics could have been obtain- ed at $82).

THREE RIFLES

CONFISCATED.

LEFT BEHIND BY DISMISSED EMPLOYEE

Daments had buyers at 8201 but The discovery of the component parts of three long Lee-Enfield 18201.

saliera naked in demanarios, in good condition and of a

Amusements were

gate

fined $250, or two months hard at Tuesday's rates. labour, on the receiving charge, and Constructions cum rights were in $25, or three weeks, on each of the request ut €14.20, the Rights two other counts of giving false pareret lid, and the ticulars when pawning the articles 32:55 to 32.70. The prison sentences were made concurrent.

WOODEN STAIRCASE AND

BUILDING ORDINANCE.

There was a profusion of floral tributes among which were those from "Her Borrowing parents," Her Borrowing Brother, Bonnie," Consul and Mrs. T. Yoshida, I; Jose Sales, Wui Loong Bank and Han Chuan Bank, Ar, and airs. C. A da Roza and family, Mr. and Mrs. F..X. A da Silva and family, Dr. R. A. de Castro Basto, A, Drouth, Mrs. Widmer Drouth, Mr. and Mrs J., C. Mognaschi, Staff D'Almada and Mason, Hon. Mr. W. E, L. Shonton, Cher and Mia. J. M. Alvén, and family, Maria do M. E. Soares, Edith Boarce, Mr.The summons under the Building and Mrs. A. M. L. Soares, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. L. Soares, Mr. and Mrs. H. Odell, Mr. and Mrs. Roan. 1. de Balas, Mr. and Mrs. J: A. H. Potts, Mr. Weill and family,

SUMMONS AGAINST CON TRACTOR "DISMISSED,

INDIAN TAILOR'S WRIT STRUCK OUT.

ATTENDS COURT AT HIS LEISURE,

type used in the early days, of, the war, at the living quarters re gently vacated by dismissed European employee of the

Brotherly Admonition

The concubine's relatives and friends are most indignant over her action in seeking a divorce from

the late Emperor. The following is a letter recently sent her by her brother, Wen Chi-

My dear sister: I was greatly surprised to learn that you have taken action to seek separation from the former Manchu Emperor. How can such a thing be done in a conservative family like ours) Our family has been enjoying the gen erosity and kindness of the royal Manchu family for over 200 yeara and our ancestors for four genera tions have received the highest royal decorations. The former em- peror has never ill-treated you, and even if He did ill-treat you, you should endure it, for it is your fate and it can only and with death

at North Point, led to an applica.in order to reciprocate all the tion for their confiscation being generosity bestowed upon us by the made to Mr. Schofield at the Cen-royal family.

|tral Magistracy yesterday morn- Aly sister, you are too stupid

ing.

Sub-Inspector Rogers, of the and thoughtless, In an ovening of Bay View Police Station, who quietude, you should put your mads the application, explained hands upon your chest and that the parts were done up an commune with yourself. You will twelve packages, and were discov ered by him at the quarters of the never have the face to mest, our Cate Hond Storekeeper of the anocatore underneath.

A.P.C......., installation at North Point, who bal been dismissed and had since sailed for Homs.

The application was granted.

Third Sister Blamed. ⠀ All these troubles have apparent ly been created by the third sister, Wen Shan. The only:

thing she is after" is a little money from the

An Indian tailor named Jhau. dad, of 29, Nathan Road, was re Ordinance against Kwong Ying Yue, the Summary Court yesterday for proved by Mr. Justice Lindsel at. Jor alleged failure to use fire-proof late attendance, when his claim for material in the construction of st reaction bunun q under Queen's Road Central, for making a THE LATE MR. KAN FOON former Emperor. Even if you staircase in a building course against Gautier, of 0. Central, was concluded before Mpalm beach coat, was fixed for hear Schofield at the Central Magistracy yesterday, when the defendant was discharged.

C. Guterres, Dr. and Mra A, P. Guterres, C. M. Jorge Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Fernando, Mr. and Mrs. S. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. F. Bona chen, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Laurel,

The architect concerned with the Mr. and Mrs. J. M. da Rocha and plans, Mr. J. 8. Gibson, said that family. Mr B Basto ut family the chit from the Building Autho Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Guterres and rity rejecting the plans did not family. Mr. and Mrs. Tag reach him until twenty days after gart, Mr. Chan Tith Bolle, Mr. Mit was dispatched, due to in over H. Turner, Mr. A. K. Diamond and many others.

MR. L. J. NORONHA,

The death occurred at the Govern- ment Civil Hospital yesterday of Mr. Libanio Joaquim Noronhs, a. member of the staff of Messrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co., Ltd.

ELE

His Cordship:Where have. you been all this time 7.

Plaintiff :-Attending to a cas mer.

His Lordship You deserve to have your writ struck out, coming into Court at nearly unlf past ten when the case was set for ten

CHANG":

MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD YESTERDAY.

late

should succeed in obtaining some money from the late Emperor, can you avoid being fooled and cheated by thả bunch of crooks around you f You are now only 95 years of age, If you are separated, how will you live for the remainder of your life. The matter of living concerns your

as well as our reputation. You should think it over and over again. at you always been ignorant of what is right and what is wrong.

I hate you because you, have

A service in memory of the Mr. Kan Foon Chang was held in Hoo Yat Hall Bonham Road, on sight on the part of someone in o'clock...

Wednesday, the 18th instant, at 4 hia, office. After the lapse of the In the witness box the plaintiff pm, and was largely attended. usual period fixed for the reply he stated that the coat was ordered

Among those who sent memorial waited a further fourteen days, and an April 4 and was later taken to scroll and wreaths were eventually gave permission to the the defendant's office, when the do- Chow Yung Nang, Dr. Lai Chi Hi, contractors to carry on the work endast said, "Oh, I don't want Fan Ki Mo Mr. Leung Hon Cho, You will recollect that at the His Worship found that the chitt haven't got money." to which Governor Chu Chenk Mih, Dr. 8 time when you and the former Em did not reach Mr. Gibson within plaintiff said he replied, "If you Y. Wang, Dr. I. Y. Lee, Gezoral peror were, forted out of the Falace. the specified twenty-eight days, haven't got money you can pay Chan Tit Yat, Mrs. Mok Kon Sang; you carried a knife under your although he thought that after that next month."

MEN AND AN EMITs, Ma Cho, Yung, Mr. Lam Choi sleever ready to commit suicide, period had elapsed he might have

Defendant: I never said that, Chi, Mr. Hung Chi Po, Mr. Punthould any mishap happen to the informed the Building Authority.

His Lordship: Wait your turp, Chun Chi, Mr. Yu Wang Chan, Emperor of yourself. What a holy The summons was dismissed.

rlenge

Leung Chung Ling, Mr. and Mrs. and divine spirit that was, and how. Plaintiff added that défendant Ma Wing Put, Chark Kwan School, you have now changed into an. then took the pont but returned it Ying To College, Mr. Fun Yan Hau, entirely different person! four days later.

Mr. Chung Chi Tong, Mr. Li Kwok. Defendant was about to shy some Chiu, Miss Cheng Pan Ha, Mr. thing when his Lordship said:Wong Ya Kwan, Mr. Kam Cheung Please do not interrupt: You must Fai, Mr. Chan Genk Man, Mr. and month for sundry expenditure, you Besides, receiving 8200 per wait until it in your turn.

Mrs. Lam Ke Man, Mr. To Chekare attired in silk, eat meant and Man, Mr. Lan Lai Seng. Mr. Suo fish, with servants to wait upon Sau Hong, Mr. Li Pui Tong, and you, and you still maintain that many others and

your are being ill-treated

CHINESE AND THEFT OF RAINCOAT.

..

The doceased was killed as a sult of an accident early the pre- vious morning when he over- balanced, and fell from the verandah of his ant nt. No. 208, Wanchai Road, a height of about 18 feet. He was immediately. re- moved to the Government. Civil. Hospital where he was found to have fractured his left legs and hand. At that time no anxiety. was felt as his condition was re ported fair. Internal, injuries, however, revealed themselves later and, in spite of every possible care he passed away.

The late Mr. Neropha was Magistracy yesterday morning with accepting the cost popular member of the Portuguese the theft of a raincoat, the property in cross-examination, defendant community, and he leaves a widow and two small children, besides his of Mr. C. C. Hancox, a caretaker pointed ont that in plaintiff's own mother, his brother, Mr. F. in the service of the Asiatic Petro letter he had stated that the coat Noronha and a martied sister toleum Company,

was ordered on May 22, whom all sympathy is extended.

The Finstal.

The funeral took place at the

EMPLOYERS SOLICITOR RE Dispute About Bird,

QUESTS HEAVY PENALEY..

Plaintiff went on to refer to a difference of opinion between him and the defendant, na regards the A Chinese in the employ of the cont; which plaintiff considered was Health Service Bureau was charged quite a good fit. After this dis before Mr. Williams' at the Central cussion defendant left

without

DIVERS REACH LOST. BULLION

EGYPT STRONG ROOM BLOWN OPEN.

Lives Luxury

*** You are now but taking advan- tage of the late Emperor's desire to preserve his reputation. But the custom of taking concubines in con- survativa families is common, and it will not affect his reputation.

My sister you have absolutely no right to demand any money for sustenance from the late Emperor. The defendant was arrested on After further questioning, his

Do not be fooled or cheated by other Sunday morning In Queen's Road Lordship asked plaintiff what WAB

persons. Do not try to sacrifion with the raincoat in his possession, the good of coming to Court to toll

Rome, August 4-The P&O. yourself to become a mere chattel and after evasive replies to ques·lics. These liner Egypt, which foundered off for others,

ACNE Roman Catholic Cemetery last oven- tions put to him byta Chinese-do- | Plainti! said he had not seen Ushant in 1928, is about to daliyor? If you are separated from the Ing when a large crowd of relativos tective eventually took the officer the order books comes up its treasure-one million pounds late Emperor, your reputation will and friends gathered to pay their to the Asiatic Petroleum Building, His Lordship: Have you brought in bullion-according to the Brost be ruined entirely and in, this last respecta. Among the large where he pointed out a chair near your order book here to day --No correspondant of the Tribuna world there will be no place for number of wreaths sent were those the lift on the ground floor from His Lordship The wril is struck Divers from the salvage thin you from Messrs. „Gibb -Livingstone & ❘ which ho had taken the coat. out. I nih not going to show you Artiglio II. cxploded, n terrific My sister, think it over, and Co., Dun Fat, Mr. and Mrs. AI On His Worship registering a further, consideration. That will dynamite charge, which completely listen to my advice and go back to Abbas and family, the Misses V conviction, Mr. Horace Lo, who was not be, on the merits. You come opened the strong room in which the former Emperor Bag for hig and. M. Lui and C. Kwok, Lock) watching the chas on behalf of the into and don't bring your booka. the bullion in stored. According to forgiveness, and ask that, he might Stat, Hong Kong Electric Co., E. Bureau, asked that adequate punish- How can you expect any consider the divers, the cases containing the oxours, you, considering your lack Le Groome. Mr. and Mrs F, Amant might be imposed, to sorva na tion? Your own papers produced specia are plainly discernible, and of common sapse I

Castro, Capt, and Mrs. Campbell a deterrent to other employees. don't support, your story. If you the work of bringing the precious change your mind, and famil, P. E. Barker, 8. A. Mi sentence of two months' bard want to pursue the matter, further, metal to the surface will begin dis of shame at the Arthur and many others. Re

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"you must take out a new writ. almost immediately.

spitting of the public.

and

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