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CHASE BANK LOSE

CLAIM AGAINST, CHINESE FIRM FAILS

JUDGMENT WITH COST

Judgement for the defendant's with costs was awarded by the Chief) Justice (Sir Joseph Kemp) yestar day in the case in which the Chase Bank sued the Yau Yue finu for $150,000, odd, arising out of a bil of exchange for Yen 100,000.

BOARD OF

EDUCATION

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NON-

PROVIDED SCHOOLS

The 80th meeting of the Board of Education was held on Wednesday, November 2, at 3 o'clock. Members present were:---

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1932.

CORRESPONDENCE

[All letters intended for publi sation must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not for publication, unless to desired, but as evidence of good faith --EĎ.j

THE BLIND GIRLS' PICNIC: THANKS TO HELPERS

Director of Education, Mr. G., P.TO THE KRITON OF THE "HONG KONG

DAILY PRESS."] de Martin, M.A., Chairman.

Senior Inspector of English Schools, Mr. A. R. Sutherland, DEAR SIR,The Crammittee re-

Senior Inspector of Vernacular Schools, Mr. Y. P. Law, M.A.

Chev. J. M. Alves,

Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C. and Mr. | M.A.. F. Jenkin, K.C. instructed by Messrs. Russ and Company were for the defendants while Mr. H. G. Sholdem instracted by Messrs. Hast- ings Dennys and Bowley were for the Bank..

Mr. To Sza Yuen, the witavos for the defence was 'ngain subject lu a lengthy crass-examination by Mr. Sheldon yesterday relative to his dealings with Charlie Choa.

sponsible for the organisation of the picnic to the inmates of the Blind fios, Pokfuinn Road, which took place on Saturday Inst, wish to announce that the event, in spite P. S. Cameron, M.A., of the uncertain weather, turned

out to be a great success.

Rev. Fr. Byrne, S.J., Ph.D. Capt.

A.E.C.

Sir William Hornell, C.L.E., M.A; Rev. F. Short,

Mr. H. K. Wao, LL.B.

The Chairman informed, the Board that he was unable to state when Mr. Shoklon: When you first the Principal of the now Junior went into the Bank on July 2, you | Technical would arrive but he had

The programme was rearranged to suit the weather conditions. There were 56 blind girls and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves,

Fifteen motor cars kindly lend by friends left the Home at 3.15, ría Repuiss Bay. At Shek ✪ the

SIR ROBERT HO TUNG

OLDE ENGLISH FAIRE

RETURNS TO COLONY ON KEEP SATURDAY

S.S. COMORIN

PLEASED WITH TOUR OF

EUROPE

Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung, who, with their daughter Miss Irene Ho Tung have been on an extonded tour of America and Europe since the beginning of the year, returned to the Colony yes torday in the P. and O. liger.

Comorin.

While in Europe, Sir Robert was received by many of the greatest political figures in the world to

AFTERNOON FREE

Japan Palau Pa

In the grounds of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, preparations are in full awing for the "Olde Fog. lish Faire hich will be opened on Saturday, November 5, by Mrs. J. R. Wood at 3 p.m.

Hore will be found attractions of every kind to appeal to all tastes. Immediately after the opening cere- mony, there will be a selection of Old English Dances, including the Maypole on the Village Green "in front of the Model Cottage.

will present "A tedious brief setne The company of Strolling Players

day, and in addition, he was of Young Pyramus and His Love, granted an audience with His Holi- | Thishe "* while members of the nees Pope Pius XI.

Young People's Service are produc- ing scenes from Alice in Wonder- *land."

Among the many celebrities who received Sir Robert were H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, M. Herriol, Premier of France, von Hinden

All the Fun of the Fair will be

wanted to sell the bill, didn't you learned that an appointment had party walked on the bench for à borg, President of the German Re-Provided by the numerous side in listening to the rear of the Public, Herr von Paper, Signor shooting Gallery, Cokernut Shies,

I intended to sell the bill at the beginning, but the Compradore told me two bills would be due soon and therefore he did not wont to buy.

You wanted this money rather urgently I did not heel te money at ones, but perhaps the Formosa firm needed the monry, 1 thought it was no use asking the bank to sell the bill since they had so many bills on hand and I tended to inform Formosa thai nobody would buy the bill and we had given it to the bank to collect. In fact a bill für Yen, 100,000 was due on July 37-Yes.

And it YEN.

breu made.

After

breakers and then returned to the Home ria Shaukiwan to find n good meal awaiting the ten ́ench girl was given a present of a pair of stockings, handker- chiefs,, towels, a box of song, and Music and sing

The Chairman informed the Board that Government had agreed, sub- ject to the attainment of a suf- viently high standard, to grant a limited number of scholarships to he computed for by candidates from tam-provided schools sitting for the bag of sweets. annual examination for entrance to thur upper school of Queen's College or King's College. The scholarships would take the form of "free places for three years at one of the above schools,

"Health Exhibition,

The Chairman informed the Board was paid on the 3rd 1-timt on October 12 and 13, that is during the period of "Health And aunther bill for Yen 100,000 Week in England, a health ex was due on the 30th 7-Yes,

ing followed and at 7 p.m. the visitors departed leaving 86 happy girls to enjoy the last item on the programine, a supper of chicken and pork.

lussolini. In Germany Sir Robert

whs on one occasion the guest of Captain Eckner, Commander of the Graf Zepplio, and was a passenger on that dying boat to Eugland.'

"I am most grateful to everyone for the warm receptions I received wherover I travelled, "said Sir Robert when he arrived in Hong Kong yesterday. "1· am pleased with the trip. I learned a good deal and have made many valuable observations,"

very have

| shows — Ducking Stool, Hoopla,

Skittle Alloy and other old English amusements, not forgetting the Fishing Pool for the little ones

The range of stalls provided will include a rare selection of laney goods with many gifts, suitable for Christmas, "Dollery," home-inade provisions, flowers, fruit and veget- ables, Empire producta, children's toys, sweet-scented lavender, books both now and second-hand and sweets and cigarettes. Novelties Sir Robert was greeted by a large and useful articles made by mem gathering of friends and acquaint-bers of the Children's Service will and rolls, to Messrs. W. R. Loxleyances on his arrival in Hong Kong. also be on sale together with some holiday in Europe he was appoint signs prepared especially for the It will be recalled that during his attractive Christmas cards from de- ed Adviser to Nanking,

Thanks are very gratefully ex- tended to those who so kindly donated money, and to those who loaned cars for the occasion; to

Mr. W. T. Southorn for enkes

Donations

to Dr. T. X. Li for packages of & Ca, for a case of toilet soap. sweets and to the Hong Kong Hotel for the loan of den urns.

were received from hibition was held in the big hall of the following; Mrs. W T. Sou Ellis Radoorie School. The exhibits thom, Commander Ninnia, R.N., consisted of posters, books, models Capt. Webb, Chairman and Direc tors, Tung Wah Hospital, Dean and specimens. On each day of the Swan, Rev. G. T. Waldegrave, Mr. exhibition, which was well attend-R. E. Randall, Mr. M. J. Quist, est, there were six lantern demon. Ms. Rouse, Raphael," Mr. II. A. Allem, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gould, Irs. A. W. Milar. Vernacular Middle School, Mrs. Renshaw, Mrs. G. Millar, Mr. Lang, Ch... Inaply Grant, Mr. K. C. Teong, R.A.D." M. F. C. Jenkin, I.D.L. Mrs. Yacht, and W. John Pau.

And it was paid on the 10th 7--| Yes, that was one sold to the bank. And the result of your handing this bill of Yen. 100,000 to the bank for collection was that you could not handle that sum for 0 weeks 7—strations on health habits, malaria, Yes.

child health, school hygiene and tuberculosis.

Were you quite content to have this money tied up for six weeks. when you had instructions from Formosa to get the money 1-I was not able to carry out instructions,

so I cabled Formosa.

The Chairman expressed the Board's appreciation of the work done by the Medical Officers of Schoola and their staff and by Dr. (Mrs.) Dovey who kindly gave an address each day.

"

Why did you not tell Charlie Choa, There is a bill of You 100,000 due to-morrow, if that is paid will you buy this from me!" In answer to A question the -It appeared from what. Charlie Chon had said that the bank abso-Chairman informed the Board that lutely refused to buy bills from me there was only one floating school. at that time because there had heus There were sumpan children in eome AD. istune where an extension of fourteen days was required.

POPPY DAY FUND

Previously Acknow-

lodged

British Legion

.94,313.00

Faire,

The one and only "Cassandre," gypsy palmist, and soothsayer will also be in evidence and may be con- sulted by those who desire to test her skill.

Refreshments will be served on ..... 1,000.00 Kowloon Bowling Green

the Vicarage lawn; teas from 3.80 Club

100.00 till ℗ o'clock at 50 cents coch per- Capt. W. H. G. Goater. 10.00

son and suppers from 7 till, p.m. Mr. and Mrs. H. R.

10.00 at 1 each.

Latham

85,433,00

Further contributions may be sent.

In the evening the grouads will be brilliantly illuminated and the Faire will close with a Fancy Dress Carnival in the Cherch Hall, be-

ionic will be forwarded to Miss The balance not expendect on the

Moritz in due course for the par- to Mews, Thomson & Co. (Charter- | tween the hours of 9 and 11:30. chase of clothing for the blinded Accountants), York Building.. girls.

Thanks are also extended to the

C.

following for so kindly placing carR at the Committer's disposal for the incension:-Hon. Mr. E. D.

Wolfe, Hen, Dr. R. H. Katewall. Mrs. Hampden Ross, Mrs. E. Wil of this schools in the Shaukiwanson, Mrs, 0. May, Ch. Tuspt. Grant, Mr. Bitzer, Mr. Wm. T. Tan, Mr. A. Crossart, Mr. T. Murphy, Mr. P. E. Cassidy, Mr. Brummel, Mr. A. R. Brookshank, Dr. E. W. Kirk, and Mrs. P. E. E. "Booker.

Answering another question, wit-district but attendance was inter- ness said he was not anxious to mittent and according to the 1031 sell the bill because the previous census the standard of literacy was bill had had to have an extension, That was bad for a firm's standing. lower among the bont people than Another reason was that the bank among other sections of the commu

nity. did not want to buy the bill.

'That extension you referred to had been paid six weeks before and had all been settled 7-Yes, but 1 had to use my discretion ny agent. I did not sell the hill

an

"The Board considered the Report of the Sub-Committee appointed at the 85th meeting to examine the Regulations for the Control and Supervision of Schools under Section 1013. The recommendations of the Sub-Committee wero approved with

Grateful thanks are extended to MR. E. Randall and the Flying Squad of the Police Reserve, for valuable assistic given in escort ing the party to Shick O and back,

The Committee wish further to in various ways before and dur-

it the success it was.

the picnic thus helping to make

EMBEZZLEMENT

CASE DISMISSED

COMPLAINANT FAILS

TO APPEAR

Yu Shu Shan, who appeared before Mr. Wyano-Jones at the Central Magistracy last week on & charge of embezzling a sum of 818,348.69 from the management of the now defunct King Edward Hotel, was discharged by Mr. Kennedy

Central Court yesterday.

Carnival tickets-60 cents.

The charge for admission to the grounds will be 50 cents, children-- · half-price.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

HELPERS REQUIRED

"Arrangements for the sale of poppies in the streets of the Colony on November 11 next, are once anore being made. The money colleofed is sent home each year, and is utilised to help the needs of those Ex-Service Men who have been totally disabled. This year the

cause the manager had spoken of 12 of the Education Ordinance of thank all friends who kindly assist Skipton, the presiding Magistrate at following people have kindly volun-

the extension.

Although you had two other bills

soid to the bank in the interim'1000 cxception and the Board re-

Yea.

comunended to Government various

I put it to you that this conversa amendments of and additions to the tion of the extension of the pre-existing regulations affecting such vious bill is untrue?-It is quite

trno.

The Eastern Equitable Bank was not the only bank to whom you sold bills? I sold bills to other banks also. (Witness mentioned the Bank of East Asia, the Ho Hong Bank, the Yokohama Specie Bank and the Dutch Bank.)

I suppose these bauks have Agents in Kobe 7-Yes.

When Charlie Chos refused to buy your bill, why didn't you go to another baak? Because I did not want to sell for the Formosa firm as I did not want to be hold responsible to such am extent for this firm.

Would any other bank have bought the bill if you had asked thom-They might.

matters as, appointment of teachers, school books, hygiene and latrine accommodation and other details concerning school management.

sion 1-Ob, no! There were other extensions. There was one with the Ho Hong Bank.

At the close of the cross-examina- tion, Mr. Jonkin briefly ro-examin- ed-Mr. To, after which Mr. Fottei told the Court that that was his enas. Mr. Sheldon called no, wit mess. -

|

rd

D. BOOKER, Hou, Sec.

U.D.M.A.

as district It was disclosed that the polico teered their services

leaders. were unable to, proceed with the

Hong Kong Proper and the case, owing to the continued ab Peak, Mrs. Black; Kowloon, Mr. sence of the complainant. In the C. M. Manners and Mr. C. E. circumstances, Mr. Kemble, who re-

St. Peters Group, presented the accused, asked for Terry; Felix Villas, Miss Dunn; the dismissal of the case, in pur Cheung Chau.

University Area, Mrs. Gerrard; Mrs. Franklin; suance of an application he had Quarry Bay and Taikoo, Mr. J. made at the previous 'bearing. ↑

Mr. Kennedy-Skipton accordingly vice Olub; Fanling, Col. E.D. Mat- Russell Happy Valley, Civil Ser dismissed the case,

** COLLECTED IT FROM EUROPEANS **.

COOK BOYS DEAL IN TEA

A cook boy in the employ of Mré. A. W. Potcher, of 11, Leighton Hill Road, was brought before Mr W. Schofield at the Central Magistracy

yesterday on a charge of larceny by

WEDDING

COUPLE OFF COMORIN.

A very prosty wedding took place yesterday afternoon, at St. John's Cathedral at 2 p.m., between Miss D. Carey and Mr. V. Fleming.

The bride looked charming in a reas of heavy pink crêpe down to her ankles, and a hat of felt, and pink satir shoes to match.

Addressing the Court, Mr. She don said:-Thore is one issue in bailes. this ease. CAD the defendant's According to the prosecution, the story be believed? The relevant complainant went to a compradore's facts are (1) that he a business man shop on the morning of November obtained no receipt on July 2 for 2, and bought a tin of Lipton's ten. You did not try them-No. & negotiable instrument which he When she returned home she gave says he gave to the bank, an in- tea to the defendant to use at

She was given away by Mr. Cecil strument the property of which was homo. When the defendant served Wigg, and Mr. W. La B. Sparrow passed by delivery or endorsement the tea at breakfast, however, com- acted as "best man," the Matron to any bona fide purchaser, and (2) plainant found that it was of a can his story be believed as te his much inferior quality to that of of Honour was Mra, Cecil Wigg reasons for giving the bill for col- Lipton's. She then went to make The Very Rev. Dean Swann offi

ciated.: lection on July 2 and in not keep another pot of tea herself but found

The reception was held at the ing to his ordinary course of that it was no better.

Hong Kong Hotel, after which the business, (invariable except in ond instance), of selling the bill to the Mosers. Loxley & Co. who are the happy couple left for their boney

local agente for Lipton's ten, for moon at the Repulse Bay Hotel

Why did you not cable Formosa when the bank refused to buy this bill and ask for instructions -In fact I didn't really want to sell the bill. I thought I had bot tor give it to the bank for colles- tion so that I will be free from responsibility.

When did you decide in your own mind that you did not want to

finance this firm any longer--a firm you have been financing for years1 -Several months prior to June.

Why I thought it was danger ous to be held responsible so heavi ly

The course of business had been very smooth, had it not! The only hitch you have had was the exten- sion of fourteen days on one occa =(Continued-on-next-column)

bank:

Later she took the tin of tea to

thows.

It is felt that there may be many who will be willing to help a little by selling Poppies on Remembrance Day. If so, the organisers will be grateful if they would kindly send in their names to Mrs. Black."

Further contributions may be scht to Messzя. Thomson & Co. (Chartered Accountants), York Building.

SUB-INSPECTOR WALLER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL

"CASE FOR JURY TO DECIDE."

-

Acting Sub-Inspector H. Waller, whose trial-on-a-charge-of-receiving. and demanding a bribe was resumed before Mr. E. H. Williams, Dis- trict Officer, at the Taipo. Magis- tracy, was committed for trial at the Criminal Sessions, after a lengthy bearing which continued until op.a. on Tuesday.

Mr. Williams, in committing the

I submit that he cannot be be their examination and they found lieved on these matters. At the that it did not belong to Lipton's. highest it in a very doubtful: story. The police were then informed fendant's possession. and therefore I submit he has fail and on searching the coor-hause When asked where he got the in

they found, that the Lapton's tea ferior tea, defendant remarked that had been taken out and that ten of he" collected it" from some Euro-defendant, stated that it was a case an inferior quality was put frito the penus in Kowloon, where he was tin. The ten which was taken out formerly employed.

ed to discharge the onus upon him in this case,

The Chief Justice: I and he has discharged the onus and therefore I-give judgment for the defendant with cost-

from the tin was later found in define of $50 or six weeks'--hard Vimtinued at foat-of-nezt column. )-labour-was-imposed.

for a jury to decide. The defendant was allowed bail át $500,

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