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PRIZE GIVING AT PEAK SCHOOL

STANDARD OF WORK-ABOVE THAT AT HOME

CHILDREN GIVE DELIGHTFUL CONCERT

In the absence of the Director of. Education Mr. G. P... dз Martin, Mr. O. A. Brawn, Chie! Inspector of Schools, presented the prizes to the successful pupil, of the Peak School in the pre- sence of a large gathering of parents, at the Peak Club yesterday.

afternoon.

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Before the presentation of the prizes, the visitors were treated to a splendid programine, of musical items and dances given solely by the juveniles A Nativity play was also presented by a number at charming youngsters whose self-possession was totally unaffected by the occasion.

Mr. Brawn paid tribute to the ́excellent standard attained by the poplis, and thanked the headmistress, Mrs, P. Y. Stark, and her staff for their untiring efforts with the children.

THE SCHOOL REPORT.

I reading the Anual Report, Mr. Brawn said:- School pened on January 11 with a pupils, and until attendaner kept up well March, when narty children left for home From then until July the numbers gradually declined. due to more children leaving and: paily to less. In September, the numbers increased to 67 and have remained about that ever since. School closed on Disember 23 with 69 pupils.

Health Good.

The school was inspected re- gularly by the Medical Officer for Schools, Dr. Minett.

In M4 There were three cases of diphtheria

and school was closed from June 1 to 14 until the period of infec tion was over. Whooping Cough broke out in June and we had a few cases.

Otherwise the health was good and reported on satisfactorily by the Medical Officer.

I

portunity of thanking the staff for their hearty co-operation, in all that has been done.

MIL BRAWN'S CONGRATULA-

TION.

Addressing the boys and girls, Mr. Brawn said that he was sorry the Director of Education. Mr. G. The P de Martin was unable to be pre- sent on account of illness. speaker went on to say that ho always retained a great interest in the Peak School because his sister was instrumental is found. ing the school, together with Mrs. Atkins, in whose home the first class was held. Later, the Peak residents successfully petitioned the Clavernment for the present school which had for its first headmis tress Mrs. May.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1932.

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST CLERK

ALLEGED FRAUD OF $1,175

A DEAL IN FLASH-

LIGHTS

CLAIM FOR $944. IN SUMMARY.COURT

Before Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Central Magistracy yesterday the

Before Mr. Justice Wood yester casa was opened in which Jaunes day, the China Metal Manufactur -Lau, afins Lau-Sur-bang-Of-818-

Lockhart Road, was charged with ing Co., Ltd, of 8, Des Voeux Road, claimed 8914.84 from the Wing Fung obtaining on May 0,1931, the surm and Cheung Lai Ting. The of $1,175 from Leung Kit. Sam by claim represented balance due on false pretences with intent to do flashlights sold and delivered to the

defendants.

frand.

Mr. O. E. C. Marton appeared on behalf of the complainant, while Mr L'Almada represented the defendant.

In outlining the case, Mr. Marton aid that the facts were very smple. The complainant, who was a retired Government servant with 26 years' service to his credit, was a very honest and straightforward man. In March, 1831, he had a promisory note given him in his favour by one Li On, to secure a sum of $1,000 and interest. At this time ho got to hear that Li On was going to sell some property, and hearing that it was to be done through the office of a certain local solicitor, be went to his office, and there saw the de- fendant whom he had known for number of years and who was a clerk in that office.

Handed Over Promisory Note,

Complainant asked Lou if it was true that Li On was selling th property, and defendant told him it was. Next day Leung Kit Sam took the promisory note to Lau and asked him to collect the monies which would be passing through the office:

"

At least once a week throughout the months of March, April, and. May the complainant went to see Lau and on each occasion asked him if the deal had gone through and if the money had been collected. Each time, he was told that the deal had not taken place.

"Mr. F. C. E. Rendall (Mesare, Russ & Co.) was for plaintiffs and Mr. J. T. Prior (Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist) for defendants.

Mr. Rendall said "that flashlights to the value of $1,144.64 were sold and delivered to defendants on July 13, 1039, and 40 days' credit was given On October 11, the sam of 8200 was paid on account. The plaintiffs were still owed $44.84.

Yung Yuk Shu, managen of the plaintiff firm, said that the order for the goods was given by Cheung Li Ting, who claimed to be pro- prister of the Wing Fung firm. He later received the goods and put the Erma's chop on the plaintiffs' Looks acknowledging indebtednees,

In reply to Mr. Prior, witness slenied that the goods were not sold here, and also that they were sen, to Penang to be sold on plaintiffs' account.

Yang Yeo Chung, told Mr. Prior, ho had no idea the goods were to be sold at Penang,

La Ting should have been used as Mr. Prior submitted that Cheung Principal if he was proprietor.

..

In reply to Mr. Roadall, witness stated that the goods were ordered by telephone from Cheung Lai Ting,

Lai Shek Ki, travelling salesman for plaintiffs, giving evidence, spoke of a tea party on June 12, at which Eventually he went to see the representatives of both firms were present A friend of Cheung Lai solicitor himself, and when he ask-Ting named Mow Chap Yue, a ed him if the deal had gone through traits merchant, discussed the he was told that it had, and im- question of the sale of flashlights mediately the complainant was shown the receipt, which bore thin the Straits Settlements. It was The Chief Inspector said that he signature of Leung Kit Sam. When decided that he should sell these goods for the Wing Fung Firm in standard of work done by the stud-love the signature, defendant Malaya. The goods were duly sent its during the past year, and denied that it was hia.

was more than satisfied with the

stated that the Peak School stan- Hard was above the standard at Prizes,

home.

The full list of prize winners was ns follows:

Nicol, Kenneth

Admitted Whola Business,

Leung Kit Sam then visited Lau who, in effect, admitted the whole business, and promised to pay back the money within three days time. When the complainant called to collect the money at the end of that time, Lau was missing, but his wife entreated him not so prosecute.

We had some changes of Staff during the year. Mrs. Mackintosh resigned in May, and was replaced by Mrs. Nicol, a temporary assist

In October, Mr, antistreaN. A... Tampard, the Drill Mistress, re- signed, and Miss Swift took over

Class 10-Derek Berg, Peter her work until the arrival from Branson. Malcolm Crichton, Ian home of Miss Roger Miss News Carric, Pamela Greenhill, Valerie boline and Miss Whitley were Harkins, Jan Krogh-Moc. Knud Complainant agreed on condition toaned to us during Mrs. Mackin-Rasmussen. Tan Nicol, Hamish that she would pay him $600 down, Ritchie, Leslie but only 8487 had been paid over a tosh's and Miss Bicheno's absence Womack, Peter Harris Walker, period in small amounts.

Mr Marton then went on to say on sick leave.

Dorothy Sleap, Julia Swann, Robin that the fraud had been peretrated Young, Donald Chester Woods, in a very stupid way, the cheque for Neville Mills, Allan Douglas, Ban-$1,170 being made out by the nett Enimert, John Hopkins, Jane solicitor concerned, who, on hand- ing it over, received the receipt Streltett, Jean Weight.

bearing Young Kit Sam's signature. The evidence of the complainant Cines 9.-Div.' I.: 1st. Manning was then heard, and after lengthy work, exercise books, etc.. proftailton: 2nd-Martin-Sherry-3rdy cruse-examination by Mr d'Almade

Prudence, Mayhew, Diy. II. 1st, the case was adjourned. Averil Davenport Browne; David Brasier-Creagh; Antony Reims.

High Standard of Work, The school Was inspected on several occasions by Mr., Brawn, Inspector of Schools, and class

nounced satisfactory. The Mid summer, and "Christmas examina tions showed a high standard of

Class 8.-Div. 1.: 1st, Helen

EUROPEAN IN COURT

EARLY MORNING INCIDENT

IN WANCHAÍ

to the Straits.

Cheung Lai Ting, accountant to the defendants, snid. the goods-Mere given to Mow Chap Yue to all for the plaintiffs. The freight chargen were paid by the defendant firm when the goods were shipped for Malaya. He was to get back the money paid for freight if the goods were sold. Homset the goods were sold and $900 had been remitted. His intention was to deduct the freight charge from the last pay ment. A letter had been received. requesting that the price he reduced to enable sale in Malaya, and, if that was not possible that the goods be brought back to Hong Kong,

Mr. Prior: If all the goods were sold who would be responsible for payment to the plaintiff

Witness: Mow Chap Tuo. I am merely the intermediate agent.

The Court adjourned for the pro- duction of the "defendant" "firm's hooks, and the case will be con- tinued to day?

He had a woman in Wanchai. custody when defendant, caught him by the arm. He was warned When to go home but refused. taken to the Police Station, he created a disturbance.

WEDDINGS

MISS DARCY 'GWYNN AND MR. K. STUART-SMITH

A large number of guests were present at the reception given, by. Mr. and Mrs, P. S. Cassidy in the Hong Kong Hotel yesterday--in honour of the marriage of Misa Helen D'Aroy: Gwynn, Enddaughter of Lieut. Col. D'Any Gwynn to Mr. Kenneth Stuart Smith. Mr. Stuart-Smith

'well-known.

and popular member of Hong Kong Society, of his brido most of those present know little except that she looked very charm. ing indeed; we all hope however to have the pleasure of getting to know her and confirming that pleasant impression.

Mr. and Mr. Stuart-Smith ie- seived their guests under the traditional wedding bell of white flowery in the Jacobean room, and after the toasts had been given a move was made into the dining room where the cake was formally cut and the guests were served with tea.

The bride wore a charming gown of beige georgette with a tiny hat to match and carried a Victorian poay of violets. Mrs. Cassidy, as Matron of Honour was dressed in leaf brown and wore a knot of violets.

Sir Joseph Komp, in proposing the health of the bride and bride- groom expressed the pleasure that all Mr. Stuart-Smith's friends folt in welcoming so charming a new- comer to the Colony. He said that he hoped that Mrs. Stuart-Smith would enjoy her life here, and he felt that the fact that the bride's the bridegrooms with K, the initial Christian name began with H and letters of Hong Kong, was a good omen for the happiness of their future joint life here.

Mr. Stuart-Saith in replying mentioned his gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy for their great kind ness to himself and to his bride, to which Mr. Cassidy replied in a short and witty speech,

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Smith left. yesterday for Baguio where the honeymoon is being spont

HEITMEYER-MAY,

Was

Mr. Horst. Heitmeyer, a well- known and popular member of the local Germian community, married to Miss Thelma May, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. May of Hong Kong The wedding took place at the Registry at the Supreme Court yesterday.

The bride woa attended by her sister, Miss Norma May, and Miss Jeannette Chaillet as bridesmaids, and Mr. B. Rasurus sen was the best-man. The bride looked charming in a lace Princess dress with long train, and carried a sheaf of pink roses...

Later in the day the bridal party motored out to Shatin, where the religious ceremony was held at the Tao Fong Shan monastery by Rev. Dr. K. L. Reichelt, in both English. and German, according to the Lutheran form of service. The newly married couple sailed by the Empress of Asia, on their way to Baguio, where the honeymoon will be spent.

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work and the results were very satisfactory. Discipline was well! and easily maintained throughout! Sunger; 2nd, Molly Wynne Jones: the year. The children worked for rd. Margaret Henderson; Special Prizes, Joy Carrie and Barbara the M.CL. at the Peak Children's

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A charge of behaving in a dis-

perishable things is strife, envy, Keith Watson in H.M. Supreme: free lance possible, the older children have ten; 3rd, Marygold Sorby.

orderly and rictous manner"in Defendant was

Scholars and universities the hatred, tear. Material wealth, power heen taken to instructive films and Clase 7-Div. 1. Ist, Yvonte Queen's Road East, was preferred journalist. Some time ago he gave Court, Shanghai, before Judge Sir plays. In many classes nature Davenport Browne: 2nd, Derek against Mr. W. A. Bennett at the himself up at the Central Police Peter Grain, a decree nist was world over are to observe the three and the pleasures of the senses lead

Magistracy yesterday,

granted, the custody of the child to hundredth anniversary of the philo- only to futility. Man seeking God, Station sa a vagrant. study walks have proved a source Baynham; 3rd, Erica de Rome;

Defendant pleaded not guilty

be given to the respondent. Judge sopher Baruch Spinoza. The lens he held, would find peace. That Defendant. I particularly ob- Cathie and applied for a remand to secure of interest and delight to the Special Drawing Prizė,

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