1932-08-30 — Page 6

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1932.

BROWN'S LTD.

MEETING OF CREDITORS HELD.

28 PER CENT.

A meeting of creditors of Messrs.. Brown's, Ltd. was held at the ollices of Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming yesterday.

Representatives of following creditors wero present: Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., The Mercentile Bank of India, Ltd, Messra, G. E. Wetton & Co., the Hong Kong Land Investment and Agency, Ltd., Mr. J. W. Souza, the South China Sunday Star, Ltd., The Chartered Bank of Indin, Australia and China, Ltd., Messrs. Harry Wicking & Co., and

Messrs, Arts & Crafts, Ltd.

The creditors decided that no application would be made to the court for the appointment of any person as Liquidator in the place of Mr. Donald Black, Liquidator appointed by the Company, or for the appointment of a Committee of Inspection..

The assets of the Company in Liquidation were estimated at $8,545.97 and the liabilities at 830,079. The Liquidator estimated

per cent, would be made to credit tors, subject to expenses of wind- ing up the Company,

AT THE PENINSULA. DISTRICT OFFICER

· ATTRACTIVE SYMPHONY

CONCERT.

A large gathering was present in the ground floor lounge of the Peninsula Hotel on Sunday, even- ing, despite the inclement weather, to listen to the symphony concert which was productive of a very en- | joyable entertainment.

FOUND SHOT.

DRAMATIC PHONE CALL.

DUE TO RETIRE IN

SEPTEMBER.

Ipoh, Aug. 20-With tragic and unexpected "suddenness the death took place in Tapah, yesterday, of Mr. Osbourne Beckett, District

Every item on the programme Officer Batang Padang. was well received and the follow-

About midday Mr. Beckett's ing better known favourites were "boy"hearing the report of a gun, specially applauded; Overture1uated in the house and found Lustspiel," by Keler Bela; "The his master lying on the floor with Dollar Princess" Selection by Fall; a wound in the head.

Overture Semiramide" by Ras- Dr. Sutherland, who lives nearby, sini; Selections from the musical was immediately called by the play "Katinka " by Friml;"boy" but Mr. Beckett was dead, Hearts and Flowers" by Tobani; It is understood that a few Neapolitan Nights" by Famec minutes before the tragedy occurred nik and Suite II of " Arletienne," Mr. Beckett, had telephoned to Mr. comprising four movements, by J. B. J. Birch, ACP., Kampar,

Bizet

informing him that he intended to

A clarionct solo, "Alicante Fan-shoot himself. Easy" by Thiere, was played by Mr. Beckett, who was 43 years of Mr. A. Vernick with piano accom-gae and due for retirement in paniment by. Mr. Stupel. This September, leaves a wife who is at musician, who has been heard, pro- present home in England. viously; was accorded well deserved Mr. Beckett was a popular officer applauso and played as an encore and a keen sportsman. He was variations from the same composi-secretary of the Perak Lawn Tennis Association and had represented Concerts are being arranged for both Perak and Selangor at Rugby. succeeding Sundays, and particular He came out to Malaya in 1919 and mention is made of that for Septem-in 1814 was seconded for military ber 11, when Mr. J. L. Gecks, the service. He served as an officer in well-known bandmaster, will con- the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, later

tion.

او

Remarkable Sale

We start on the 1st September a Clearance Sale to make room for our new goods consist- ing of articles suitable for Xmas, Wedding

or birthday presents. 20% discount on all Cash Sales. The shop will be open on week- days till 6 pm. -Komor & Komor

Art and Curio Experts. York Building,

Chater Road.

TO-MORROW AT THE KING'S

After Tomorrow

CHARLES

FARRELL FOX

MARIAN NIXON

COLOMBO TELEPHONE

SYSTEM

FIRM IN INDIA OFFERS TO BUY IT.

PICTURE EL

ing over of the Colombo Telephone System as its book value as Government asset, subject to a rea- sonalite reduction for depreciation.

It's understood the firm Bas pointed out to Government that its

that a dividend of twenty-eight duct an orchestra composed of 29 being attached to the West Afrin, Daily News understands that a firma immediate return to Govern-

selected musicians from the bands Regiment, Cameroons Expedition- of the 1st Bn. The South Walesary Force. In 1816 he went back Borderers and the Hong Kong and to France and at the end of the Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. Special War was attached to the Aldershot numbers will be rendered on this Comandand the Intelligenes

Branch of the War Office.

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|HONG KONG POLICE RESERVE.

(ORDERS BY THE HON. MR T.

H. KING, LG.P

Chinese Company..

Training Course-Part II.-All re- craits will attend at the Chinese Company's Headquarters on Tues- day, August 30, at 5.30 p.m. for iu-

struction.

occasion.

SENT FOR TRIAL.

SON OF FORMER CHINESE

MINISTER TO US.

Chang Kiam Hoe, a son of Mr. Chang Put See, b multi-millionaire and once. Chinese Penang and Chinese Minister to

Consul Aut

the United States, was last week Flavolver Practice. — Revolver sent for trial at the Singapore practico will be carried out by Assizes by Mr. A. W. Hay, the

Police members of the Chinese Company Second

Magistrate,

on Kennedy Road Range on Wed-charges of forgery.

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A. Mallal, while the complainant, a woman, was represented by Mr. V. D. Knowies.

Radny, August 31, at 5:30 pm. He was represented by Mr. N. under S.I. Hopkins, All members who have been 'detailed will assem ble at the Range at that time.

Training Course--Part I.-All re- cruits of the Chinese Company will attend Central Police Station for Squad Drill on Thursday, Septem- ber 1, at 5:30 pm. Dress: White uniform and cap with white cover,

Indian Company.

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Colombo, Aug. 9.-The Ceylon taking over the concern would give

telephone systems in the principalment is not making any profit on in India which has been working ment while, at present, the Govern nities there during the past fifteen the telephone service. years, has forwarded a proposal to. the Ceylon Government for taking over the Colombo Telephone System and giving a regular revenue to Government.

The firm which is making the pre-

In 1910 he was demobilised and returned to Malaya to become act ing Assistant Secretary to the Ke- sident, Perak, a post which he held until he became District sent offer, it is understood, is not Officer, Purt Dickson. Other posts the no which made a similar oger that he had held were District some time ago... Officer. Ulu Langat, Collector of Land Revenue aud-Assistant Trea- suror, Malacca, and Chief Assistant) District Officer, Kinta,

WATER FALLS.

At Book Value,

Daylonese Directors.

It is understood that, according to the terms submitted by the firm in question, it is not unwilling to form a local company with provi sion for the appointment of Cay lonese or the Board of Directors, provided Ceylonces are prepared to subscribe to the capital to be raised for the purpose.

It is gathored the proposal will ¦come up"shortly for consideration.

It is understood the terms offered before the Executive Committed of to the Government include the tak- | Communications and Works,

THE

According to the prosecution the complainant, who wanted to raise some money, asked the accused to make out choques for her on mortgage on one of her houses.

On one occasion she gave him a DEAR KIDDIES- cheque for $100 and upon another Do you know the name of the a cheque for $300. The complain largest waterfall, or where it is? Revolver Practice. Revolverant alleged that subsequently she practice will be carried out by found that the accused had altered Oh, yes! I can hear murmurs members of the Indian Company on

the cheque for $100 to 9000 and and whispers of "Niagara", but

This led

led to the largest one really is the. the Kennedy Road Range on Wed that for $300 to $500.""

the nocused being arrested and Kaieteur Falls in British Guiana. nesday, September 14, at 3.30 p.m. under 8.1, Hopkins. Members will charged with criminal breach of assemblo at the Range at that time.

trust in respect of $300, forgery These falls are 822 feet high; they and using as genuine forged docu- are five times bigger than the

Niagara.

Flying Squad.

ments.

no

Mr. Mallal, addressing the Court, The next instructional patrol will

British Guiana is a jolly hot submitted that there WAS take place on Friday, September 2, evidence in support of the allega place, just above the equator and at the Central Police Station. All tions which would want the north of South America, and there- members must attend. Fall in at committal of the accused.

fore north of Brazil,

To prove that the accused com- 6.1 p.m. sharp. Dress: White uni-titted crimmal breach of trust of form and cap with white cover.

Reserve Emergency Unit.

Strengths-Constable R.410-J.-O M. Grenham has been permitted to resign from the Emergency Unit; Reserve, as from August 22, 1932.

Commendation-Police Constable (Reserve) 410 A. J. Raptis is com- mended by the Hom Inspector General of Police for prompt ne tion when off duty in assisting to pub out an incipient fire at No. so, Hennessy-Road-top-floor-at-10.16 a.m. on July 12.

Meetings-A meeting of all

To-morrow. I will tell you. some

$300 the prosecution had to show, that this money had been, entrust- ed to him and that he failed to more about waterfalls, and the uses Carry out the trust for which it was handed to him: The prosecution had not produced the necesBLTY evidence,

With regard to the alleged for gery of the cheque for 8300. Mr. have been a very profound student Mfallal said: "The accused. must

of psychology to have been able to given by the complainant to her forsce that this cheque would be husband and that the latter would hand it to him to cash. It is ex tremely unlikely in the circum. stances.” ***

The evidence with regard to the cheques showed conclusively what the complainant and her husband were: and he (counsel) himself had | N.C,Os will be held at the Comproved on certain occasions that

pany's Headquarters (Central Fire they were liars Station) on Friday, September 2, at 15.30 p.m. All prospective recruits will attend at the same time and

place.

(Sgd.) D. L. KING,"

D.S.P. (R.)

Hong Kong, August 27, 1932.

After hearing Mr. Knowles his Worship reinrked that he con- sidered the accused had a case to meat and he therefore committed him to the Assizes on the forgery charges and using a genuine forged documents;

The accused reserved his defence. Bail in the sum of $6,000 wis Exod.

wo make of them.

I.

Welly

Cheerio,

UNCLE JACK.

like

RIDDLES TO ASK YOUR FRIENDS.

THEN. is the sun

When it sets. Where was struckg

On the head.: What goes up when rain comes down?

An umbrella

the first mail

į. "Why_ars birds in the spring

like banks

notes and rejoice when the Because they issue, promissory branches are flourishing

It's funny, but the first thing. cobbler wants is the last....

CHILDREN'S

CORNER

BY

UNCLE JACK

POUR LES PETITS.

4

THE WORST BABY.

The world's worst behaved baby is the lion, Baby lions soon become fiendish tormentors endowed with unusual strength.

Their favourite form of torture is to bite their mother's tail until she growls in pain. She holds her tail aloft and out of reach of her wayward off-spring, but the young lions settle down to awaiting game. They wait" patiently until mother's tail sinks wearily, and then fling themselves upon it " with redoubled fury," "Sha

Bylvie eat une petite fille qui ' un défaut, elle est très désobéis A Zoo attendant relates that in tableau comme elle boude: c'est ate, and the young lions were re Banta Vous pouvez voir dans le one case the trouble became desper parceque sa maman lui dit moved, but a new problem 'krose; qu'elle doit aller se coucher.

for both parent and offspring ware miserable at the separation, and (Translation tomorrow).

whined all day until motherlové found a way out. Although she had only been able to eat and sloep in peace after her children had been placed elsewhere, she could no longer stand the parting, and with remarkable ingenuity she bit upon the plan of pushing her tail liods could bite and play with it through the bars so that the young

to their bearts, Content,

DO YOU KNOW.

THAT. Umbrollas did not come into general use in England until the fatter part of the 18th Century They were known to the ancients, however, by whom they were used against both sun and rain!⠀

Turkey is a "fowl" of "American origin,brought to Europe from Aimérien soon after that country was discounted. It was a domes- ticated bird in England in the first- half of the 16th Century.'

Spectacles are said to have. been invented about 1283 by Florentine Monk, Alexander du Spina. The invention, however, is also claimed by Roger Bacon, The lenses of apectacles are made oither of giuse, or

(rockcrystal) pebble

Rotton Bow the fashionable riding & driving resort in Hyde Park, a corruption of the French route de rní menning "King's drivo"; /

PLAYING CIRCUS.

Mary Lou's a tiger,

Her Swedter's black and gold)" Betty Jean's a polar bear Who lives up where it's cold. Don and Dick ara. acrobats! For this circus day. Martha Sue a monkey, And little Ted clown, This wild man from the jungle Io really Jimmy Brown, Night this way mow, Indies, The show has just begun, You're sure to get your money's

worth;

Three great acts all in

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