1931-12-03 — Page 7

SIR ROBERT LOOKS BACK 50 YEARS.

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Kowloon 50 Years Ago.

CONGRATULATORY

MESSAGES.

London.

The Rt. Hon. Lloyd George:- My wife and I send heartiest geetings and best wishes, to you both for the celebration of your golden

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1931.

SIR SHOUSON CHOW. ARMED ROBBERY AT HONG KONG STOCK.

RETIRES FROM LEGISLA

TIVE COUNCIL.

Sir Saouson. Chow, senior Chinese

The litteral of Kowloon prosented to the observer on the Island nothi-wedding." ing more than a bare ontline of the territorial boundary of the harbour Industries were literally non-exist- ing then. There was no railway ta Canton no comfortable double- entlers to conduct the trans-harbour adic; no piers for the ocean-going Steamers, and the Kowloon Godown Bad not been built, and lastly, no means of converse with our friends in Canton by arimply dialing on the telephone instrument and the appli-piness and sees and hope the Hohe Executive Council on July 9, Cu will, continue to flourish," 1920, and was re-appointed. for a Sir Charles and Lady Addisond term in July of this year. Wo hasten to send you our felii chinese community, Bir Shenson Always a popular figure in the tations on the celebration of your Chu's resignation leaves a gap golden wedding."

Indy Stabb........" My hearty has it that Mr. T. N. Chau, the son that is not easy to All. Rumour as capital with nothing more sub-atulations as well as those of my of a former Chinese mber of the Catantial than in

anbounded and wife to Lady Ho Tung and yourself Legislative Council, Hon. Mr. Chut steadfast hope, An unshakable on your Golden Wedding. determination to translate that hope

poeial Member of the Legisla tive Catneil, having completed his The Rt. Hon. J. H. Thoinas:-" second téma of office, has decided wish that we could be with you, it to stand down for a younger man, is of course quite impossible, a

and accordingly censes to be a must confine myself to sending Council Member as from yesterday, very best congratulations and good

Si Shouson Chow was first ap wishes from Mrs. Thomas, and spouted an naofficial member of the self to you and Lady Ho Tung."

«L'ouncil on December 2, 1921 and Sir Claud Severn:- Heartiest after a first term of six years he congratulations.

was re-appointed in 1997 for a further term of four years.

He was appointed a member of

cation of the receiver to the eur.

Faced with the stern bedensity

of earning of livelihood, and handi capped by indifferent health which at times caused the deepest anxiety 30 those dearest to me, I started

into reality, fand the felicity of a happy home." deng way than it during the subsequent years of my married life. I have sucereded in securing my family from want, and making my humble contributions to the cause of charity and education, none knows better than I do how

much of that success is due to the help, encouragement and inspiration of my wife (Hear, rur.)

"

Sir James and Lady Lockhart:-- We wish you both continued háp- i

Mr. and Mrs. D. Laudale, Mr. and Mrs. D. G M. Bernard, Mr. nid Mrs, N. Lento;" Bearty

gratulations and best wishes on this memorable pecasion."

Siu Ki, is likely to be elected for the othee, but no confirmation of

this is to hand.

Among

THE GUESTS.

KOWLOON CITY.

FOKI'S COMPLICITY WITH

GANG REVEALED.

MARKET.

YESTERDAY'S TRANSAÇ-

TIONS.

Trenchery of a Joki towards bis, While the mackot opened very, employer, which,failed to withstand quiet yesterday morning, ruter a police examination, was revealed hardly lost any ground at all fab the Kowloon Magistracy yester-

Baica, day afternoon, when three men were charged before Mr. J. A. Fraser with anned robbery An additional charge of aiding and betting was preferred against one of the defendants on the advice of his Worship.

H

Banks, $1,070. China Underwriters, 81 9a. China Tights, $27,00,-----

Buyers.

Steamboats, $9.

Telephones (part paid), $203. Entertainments, $15.

Shanghai Explorations, T1., 2.40 Canton Icas, 851. Hong Kong Government Loan, 82 per cent, premium,

Sellers.

The men were: Sin Tim, Ng Tak and Li Kam, and they were charged with committing an armed robbery at 1314, Sheung Sha Po Village. alleged, they bound and gagged the Kowloon City district, where, it is

ocupants and made good their S.0. Enterprises, 810. escape with 15 rolls of cloth.

cd, the prisoners being undefended. Police Inspector Smith prosecut-

What Happened.

tion

Was.

The story related by the prosecu that the complainant, Wong Fan Lum, is the maunger of a dyeing works at 1314, Shenag Sha Po Village, and the first de- fendant, Sin Tim, is his fuki. On November 20 both the

Mr. and Mrs. 1. D. & Jones:- We offer you ur hearty con grasplations on such a unique era Peninsula Hotel were the follow-

those present at sion, which so many aspire and sing-H.E. Sir William Feel and Lady, Peel, Admiral Sir W. A. H. Kelly, Lady Kelly and,, Miss Kelly,

few wehleve.***

11. Sir Murchison Fletcher

| (Governor of Fiji): All, good H. E. Major-General J, W. Sandi

wishes." A Donation of $209,000.

When I book back and bake u

retrospective, view of the fifty years through which my wife and I have "passed, in 'clouds and sunshines. I cannot bat riulise how much we have to be thankful for. In thank- flares for the abundant messure of badass which has been vouch- unfed to us, and in order to mark this, naniversary for our wedding, I beg to an ounce that I wake much ideasury in donating to the Colony

sum of B200,000 half of which is

to be applied to the building of a Children's Welfare Centre in the New Territories, and the other half is to provide free eduention for poor girls in the East End of the City.

Loud applause.)

Your Excellency Lady Peel, Ladies and Gentleinen, thank you ad oners more for your kind presence and good wishes.. (Appinuse. }

THE DECORATIONS.

The colour scheme in the Rose Itoom and the Roof Garden reflect-

Pelping.

1. Sir Miles Lampson: best congratulations on this

picions ncension.“

General Ho Fung Lia.

Mr. and Mrs. Mei Lan Fong,

Shanghai.

bunds,

Commodore and Mrs. Walker, Hon... Mr. and Mrs W. T.

men were on

the promises when, at about 7pm. Sin Tim left his companion and went out of the wonky for a short. Sime. A few minutes after he had returned the second and third defendas entered the premises, bound and ragged the complainant, My Southor, H.H. Sir Joseph Kemp, and tied him to a post in the cock as H. Mr. R. E. Lindselt and Mrs. left. Sin Tim also had his hands Lindseli, Hon. Mr. Alabaster and tied, and was placed with his com- Mrs. Alabaster, Hon Mr., Mrs. and panidh 'in the enck-loft. Miss Hallifax,, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Hot, however," gagged nor was he E. Tarion, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. H.qund to a post,

-ext congratulations on celebration of golden wedding."

Mr. John Keswick.

Mr. B. D. Beith.

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Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Benjamin. Mr. and Mrs. Li Ming. Mr and Mrs. Tsir Yee Pri Mr. and Mrs. Chang Kai Ngun... Mr. K, J. Ch Mr. David Au

Mr. Bang How.

け

Mr. Fung Keng Kwang. Mr. Sung Hang Chang. Ur. and Mrs. H. L., Huang. Mr. M. Y. Tang, Mr. Chung Bing Him and nephew. Dr. and Mrs. CC. Wa, Canton His Lordship, Bishop Valtorta "I am very enger to convey to you

Mr. J. P.

He was

The two robbers then ransacked the place and departed at 9.30 p.m. talking with them the fifteen rolls of cloth, among other goods.

Sin Tim freed himself shortly afterwards and untied his com- panion, and together they went to Kowloon City Police Station, and reported the incident.

Foki Arrested.

Ranba, $43. Providents (old), „854.

Venezuelan Goldfields, " Trams, 821.

HOTEL MANAGER SUMMONED.

FAILING TO REGISTER

A GUEST.

SUPPLYING COMMUNISTS" WITH MONEY?

The manager of the Kei Fab Boarding House, Mr. Lui Tak- chiu, was fined $10 by Mr. W Scheffeld yesterday, when he waB summoned for failing to enter the name of a guest in his register. " The Police alleged that the man in question stayed at the hotel for four days, and was supplying money to Communists, His name had been entered in the entry and departure rough book, bught in the register. The Police objected. because they wanted to get thin man partieninrly He had

Joft money and clothing for the woman who, accompanied him,

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For the defence, Mr. P. H. Sin, made a plea for mitigation. said:

"The circumstances aru thear. On the twenty-first of Inst raonti one. Wong Su-hing, a deportes, came to the boarding house, to look Kwong. At that time, the foki i for a foki by the name of Wong question was not there, and Wong Su-bing was asked to wait, and

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him. In fact, he stayed in the hotel Gnally & room.

for three days altogether.

OB122 was opened for

book-keeper, who is responsible for keeping the register, was, at the time, away on holiday, and his as sistant, thinking that Wong Su vertently omitted to enter bir naza hing, was, in fact, a guest, inad. in the register. However, 1 have advised my client that technically he, has committed a bronch of the

accept the view that the offence has regulations made under the ordin- ance. I hope your Worship will

once, and without any intention of contravention of the law. My client been committed through inadver

has been fifteen years in business. character, and any penalty, which and has an unblemished and good your Worship may see fit to im pose, will act as a deterrent to my eliens,

The defendant says that the

Mr. Yeh Kung Cho (former Minis-T. Creasy, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. E tor of Communication) Heartip. C, Wolfe, Hon. Comdr. and Mrs. Hole, Hon. Dr. W. B. A. "Moore and Mrs. Moore, Hon. Sir Shou-son and Lady Chow, Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Hom Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Kotdwall.. Hon. Mr., Mrs. and Miss Owen Hughes, Hon. Braga, Hon. Dr. and Mrs. S. W. T'so. Hon. Mr. and Mrs. G. Mackis, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

Sin Tim was questioned by the Bell, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. J. I. police, and as a result was placed Paterson. Mr. C. de Albuquerque è uider arress. He then took Inspec- Castro, M. and Mme. Duluare de tor Smith and a Chinese detective Prade, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Putnam, to na: address in Tai Nam Street, Dr. and Mrs. B. Hahn and Miss where the second defendant was Hahn, Mr. and Mra, J. T. Bagrum, arrested and some of the stolen Sir William Hornoil; Capt. 1. A. II. property recovered. He next con- Coleman, Mr. C. W. A. Taiton, Sir ducted, the officers to 83, Kramar Reginald Johnston, Flight Lieut. Street, where still more of the Comdr. L. A. H. Wright, Comdr. Estolen property was recovered. The H. Wethey, Q.B.E., Mr. and Mrs. third defendant was arrested at G. Miskin, Mr. and Mrs. R. T.a.m. the following morning. and Mrs. Biggar, Col. and Mrs. L. Inspector Sinith that an additional Barrett, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, Mr.. Mr. Fraser then suggested to G. Bird, Dr. and Mrs. Black, Mr. charge of aiding and abetting he ad Mrs. Allan Chineron, Mr. and preferred against the first deier- Mes. A. H. Compton, Mr. and Mrs. Crapnell, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Cardant, Sin Thn. Inspector Smith penter, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Carries agreed with his Worship, and suid Major N. B. L. Dowbiggin, O.B.E, he would add the charge to that of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Forbes, Mr. and Mrs, armed robbery against the first R. A. D. Forrest, Prof., Mrs, and defendant. E., Goldsmith, Mr. and Mrs. V.,N. Misses Gerrard, Mr. and Mrs. H.

Grayburn, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hall, Ur. J. M. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Henderson, Mr. P. N. Jester, Mr.December 7. King, Mr. Megarry, Mr. and M. J. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. D. L.

R. A. C. North, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. THE LATE MRS. D. O. Mrs. . N. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs.

Newill, D.S.O., Mr. and Mrs. J. C. O'Gorman Anderson; Mr. and Mrs. Ohl. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Perry, Mr. G. H. Potts, Mr. and Mra, H. H. Priestley, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. TRAGIC DEATH OF POPULAR mond, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. da Roza, Plammer, Mr. and Mrs; E.. M. Ray Mr. and Mrs. A. Rollin, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Siknner, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. G. R. Sayer, Mr. J. Stuart, Cel, and

Letters of administration to the Smith, Mr. P H. Suckling, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. R. Shaw, Mr. W. T.

estate have been granted to Mr. G. Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Steven-

G. N. Tinson, of Mesars Johnsen, Stokes and Master, who is attorney son, Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Stagg, Mr. and Mra. J. H. Taggart, Mr, and

for two sons. Maneck Roostumjes The funeral took place the Roman Mehta, "and Nusserwanje Roos Mrs. W.. Schofield, Mr. and Mrs Catholic Cemetery at Happy Valley tumjee Mehta, of Ballygunge, Cu! G. O. H. Tinson, Mr. and Mrs. M. H-

on Tuesday evening of Mrs. D. cutta. Turner, Mr. P. Tester, Mr. and O. Carvalho, of The Hut Mrs. W. J. Waddington, Rev. G. Castle Road, who passed away Mr. A. E. White, Mr. T. B. pin! T. Waldegrave, MT. J. P. Warren, at the Government Civil as

d great credit both the designer my heartiest congratulations on this and those who enrried ous the work. Happy occasion. Your life, so fall

In the Roof Garden, green and

of good work in hetivities, and gold were the predominant eoicura.

your name so closely associated with A huge wedding bell, several feet deserved

many local institutions call for well- in diameter, was suspended from May God bless you with many more congratulations indeed. the ceiling, which was itself antire-years of life and make you also y invisible, Being eleverly hidden nway by an ocean of dark green fleeing reward contained in men's worthy to deserve. not only the and gold streamers sprending in all directions from the bell.

congratulations and applause, but On the sibh side of the Roof, Garden was

alao, and chiefly, the eternal reward of a happy future life." n raised dais on which was wad. ding cake of immense dimension which, together with the tabla de- ecrations throughout the room, com- pleted very effective and striking colour scheme. The pillars in the were covered with golden From paper, so that the whole presented a picture in gold, subdited by a very mature green, contrasted here and there in white. Yellow chrysanthe mums on the pillars neded just one more touch of colour which snecessChing, Peiping. fally Eghtened the predominant scheme dark green and old gold.

In the Roof Garden, an elevated dais was erected from which the

speeches were made. Above this

was a circle in which were the intes 1801-1031" and the letters "R-M " representing the initials of Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung.

The speeches were brandcast throughout the Roof Garden and Rese Room and amplifiers were cleverly concealed in various places to enable the guests to hear elcarly. the felicitatiens offered by His Ex- cellency the Governon-and by Hon. "Mr. R. H. Kotewall and Sir Robert's

reply.

MR. A. G. PIOVANELLI.

In connection with the

THE PRESENTS.

Presents have been received from, among others, the following:-

Marshal and Madam Chung Hsuch Lang, Peiping,

General and Madani Chang Hsueh Ming. Peiping,

General and Madam Tang Kao Fipatice Minister T. V. Soong and Madam Soong, Sunking.

Ministry of Finance, Sunking,

Mr. Chow Shang Yen, Counsellor, Sir Victor Sassoon, Bart, shung hai.

Commander Davey, Shanghui. Mr. and Mrs. Li Ming, Shanghai. Mr. and Mrs. Chang Ka Ngau, Shanghai.

Mr. and Mrs, Tsu Yee Pei, Shang hai.

Dr. and Mrs. H. I Huang, Shang hai.

Mr. Pan Ching Po, Shanghui. Mr. Chun Sin Chau, Shanghai. Dr. C. C. Wu, Canton.

Dr. Foo Ping Sheung, Canton. Marshal Li Chai Hain, Canton.. Mr. Sun Fo, Canton, Mr. Eugene Chen, Canton. Mr. and Mrs. Hu Han Min, Can

Evidence by the complainant sad evidence of arrest by a Chinese detective then taken, after which the case was adjourned until)

WAS

CARVALHO.

LOCAL LADY.

LARGELY ATTENDED FUNERAL. ON TÚESDAY,

At 9.30 1.m.

LOCAL ESTATES.

PARSEE MERCHANT LEAVES LARGE SUM.

Estate in Hong Kong worth 804,500 was left by the late Roostum- jee Dhunjeebhoy Mehta, sole pro prietor of Messrs. Dr. B. Mehta and Company, late of 55, Canning Street, Calcutta, India, who died.

intestate on or about October 17, 1030, at 9, Rainey Park, Ballygunge, Calcutta. He was a Parsee and a British Indian subject.

Another estate in the Colony, sworn at 885,200, has been admitted

to probate, which has been granted

on Tues to Cheung Chu Hon, a banker, Wilson, Mr. A. E. Wood, Mr. B. day. It will be recalled that the eldest son of testator, Cheung Man Wylie, M. W. J. Riddiford, Mr. Indy was found at 5.30 a.m. lying Hing, alias Cheung Cheong Yu The Chinese General Chamber of and Mrs. Stokkings, Mr. and Mrs. on the road, having apparently Tong, ales Cheung. Pan, a partner

Lon.

func-

The Tung Wah Hospital.

be

Po Leung Kuk,

whom Commerce,

tion, special mention must made of the person to most of the credit is due, namely, Mr. A. G. Piovanelli, the Manager of the Peninsula Hotel. No de tail was too much for irim to ... consider; and his arrangements both in the catering and in the decor: tions, the like of which it would be difficult to excel anywhero, wate entirely the result of his masterly -directions. His staff, too, are to be complimented on the wonderful and smooth manner in which they co-operated with him.

The Chinese Club,

A. Hicks, Marshal Li Chai Hain, fallen from the top of a 30-foot in the Sui Kut Bank, who died: Lisag Shi Yet, Chen Tin Son, Chau wall. She was suffering from mulat 33, Caine Road, on or about Tsun Nin, Chau Ya Ting, Fungtiple injuries, including fractures August 54, 1831: Beung Tsung, Kwok Siu Lau, Li of the skull and thigh and sucatima.

Testator directs that evörything Tan, C.B.E., Tam Woonid Inter in the morning. Tong, Wong Kwong Tin, Ngan

shall be handed over to the execu Mrs. Carvalho, who was only 27, Shing Kwan, and the Committee years of age, was extremely popular to get one share, and, in addition, tor to administer. Four sons are ench The New Territories Agricultural members of the Tung Wah Hospital, among a large circle of friends, and the two younger sons are each to

The Compradore Association, Native Bankers' Guild. The Twenty-four Guild.

You

Merchants'

The Confucian Association..

Association.

The Chinese Y.M.C.A.

Sir James Stewart Lockhart.

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the Chineso General Chamber of evidence of the high esteem in which receive $8,000 out of a common fund Commerce, Po Leung Kuk, the she was held was shown at the for their respective marriages, while Twenty-four Merchants' Guild, and funeral, which was very largely two younger daughters are each to ather public institutions, and other attended, and by the profusion ofreceive $3,000, as their respective leading merchants of the Colony: Boral tributes sent.

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IN

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