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MOTOR FATALITY IN JUBILEE ROAD

Father and His Daughter's Friends

EXCUSES WHEN THEY WENT OUT

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1933

FROM A SMALL CITY THE PHILHARMONIC

IN KWEICHOW

Brigands, Famine and Fear if Looting

(From Our Own Ocrrespondent)

The Coroner's inquiry into the chumakinda death of a young Chinese school-ence boasted of being an import

mistress who was fatally injured in a motor smash in Jubilee Road on the afternoon of March 11 was con- tinued at Central Magistracy yes terday.

Mr, W. Schofield sat as Coroner any was 'assisted by a jury.com prised of Mosera: C. F. Andrews (Foreman), Tooi Wing Ching and Fung King Pun.

The devrásont is said to have been travelling in the car at the time of the accident with her younger sister and a man named Kwok Hung Ki who was alleged to be the driver, At the previous hearing, it was stated by an eye-witness that when he went to the scene of the accident immediately after, he heard the younger girl said "He must have daliberately injured us."

It will be recalled that as a re- sult of this nocident, Kwok Hung Ki is at present remanded in Victoria (ol on charges of theft by bailes of a car belonging to Ng Wair, a building contractor and of obtaining 81,000 by means of an alleged forged cheque at the Amori- rau Express Company.

At yesterday's enquiring Mr. Hin Shing Lo appeared for the driver, Kwok Hung Ki and Mr. R. A. Wadeson represented the owner.

Father's Evidence.

CHENYUAN (Kweichow),

March 9. Chenyuan is a small city that ant and busy centre, being a river head, for goods coming from Hu- nan into the province. In the old days missionaries came this way from Shanghai but, they now pfe- for the Chungking d Yunnan route as being quicker and safer. Of late. years the city has suffered terribly from famines and brigandage so that it is but a shadow of its former self. The past two or three years have shown a little ravival however, At present the troops which occupy the town are against the present Governor Wang Chia lich and for that reason the people fear that they will be ousted sooner u later and noting will probably be the order of the day. That is only their fear, however, which is founded on the facts that many Kweichow cities have been looted during the recent turn overs. Brigandage is rife in the country Fide round about' and almost every rond is dangerous. One of the members, of our church returning from a special meeting was robbed of his bundle, only five-li from the uity, and a youth with him was stripped of the clothing he wearing. Such things are common, rid of almust daily occurrences. Some of these brigand bands con.. sist of disbanded soldiers and some

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Missionaries Molested,

capeeting Mr. Harry The deceased's father, Young Pak Ki, the proprinter of the Ki Hing Taylor of Awkland, New Zealand, Knitting Factory of 1, Antung to-day. He is on his way for fur He travelled from Kwei. Street Said that neither the deceased leagh. nor the other daughter concerned in yung sis Wenan and Kiuchow over The accident was engaged to bend roads without being mulcated married. He had never seen Kwok as far as we know, Rev. G. Cecily Hung Ki at all. He had sometimea Smith together with a new worker, reproved his daughters for going. Holland, were robbed recently out so much and when he saw them Letween. Tsunyi and Kweise g on on the morning of the day of the the main motor road so that things Rev. D. Accident they did not tell him are getting really bad. where they were going. When they Crofta returning from Tsangi to his went out they usually gave the ex-etation at Kiensi also ran into 4 crise of going to see their school friends The next time he saw his daughters was in the Government Civil Hospital following tete phone massage.

When he arrived in the hospital he found his elder daughter already dead.

In reply to Mr. Lo, witness said that he knew the deceased had some en friends in a certain garage.

and who were occupying a small own but they let him and his party through without molesting them o. their goods, owing, no doubt to his manner in dealing with them.

The China, Inland Mission Super.

SOCIETY

956 Loss on Fountain of Youth

The Philharmonie Society made a loss of $958 on. The Fountain of Youth," and the financial results. of the year's working is a loss of $91.00 bringing the surplus account down to 911374

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CANTON NOTES

Examination for Magistrates

ANOTHER RACE MEETING PLANNED

(From Our Own Dorresponden()

Clanton, alarch su The Kwangtuang Provinom "Gor=" ernment is thoiung an examination Some interesting figures

on the 1st of Apra lor aspauté LU given showing comparative costs posts of district magistraes in the and takings of recent productions. province. It is stated that a far The Geisha was the best sellers possible future appointments. 04 with $10,345, and "The Fountain district magistrates are to be made of Youth the worst with 88238, amongst the successiul candidates at the Government examinations of though Miss Hook of Holland" (not one of the happiest of the which the present one will be the The announcement for the Society's offorts) was little better, first. and nule a loss of $17.46. How holding of the present examination evor, merit does not seem to effect was made quite several months ng the issue as Tom Jones," on the and during this interval no less whole by far the best production of this about 500 entries for the ex- recent years had just as big a nat amination were received. Candi-

loss. The cost of producing The was $7,193, Fountain of Youth" and the takings $6,236..

The costs of the production were

carefully cut and the loss was due to the cost of theatre hire, which was double whint has usually been paid.

Some details follow:---

Receipts,

The

Miss Foun- The Hook of tain of Geisha Holland Youth Dec., Dec., Jaa.. 1929, 1031. 1033. Vocal Scores... 221 3 354 Tickets (nett) 7,200 4,799 Programmes !,286

1,321 Sale of

Costumes 1,574

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dates are to be graduates of an approved university, domestic or foreign, or possess samilar qualifica tions. Thess entries have been

fully investigated, and the Bourd of Examiners have now published the names of 306 candidates who have been found to be competent and oligible for the examination which will commence on the morn ing of the 1st at the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall. -

Hol Chu Bridge. For the brief period of one week, communication between the two $.184 banks of the Pearl River will age

4,572 have to be made by boats only, as 1,332 the authorities have announeed the suspension of the use of the Hoi 198 Chu Bridge for seven, days begin

ning with the 1st of April. This is to onable certain pieces of yet un finished work on the Bridge to be fully completed. After this, it is stated, the Bridge will be complet ed, and its use will no more, be interrupted,

Total

receiple $10,315 $6,702 $6,236 Nett loss

€39 1,748 860

Totals...$10,985 $8,448 $7,193

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Sherpai Race Course. Owing to the tremendous, success, which exceeded expectatious, of the Race Meeting held under the aus pices of the Municipal Government at Shekpai last Sunday, it is report- ed that another meeting may be held on the course sometimes in April, if arrangements can be made. For this reason, pending the outcome af the present plans, the Stand and other structures built on the Shek-

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MR. WALTER SINCLAIR

Successful Producing in USA,

The many friends of Mr. Walter Sinclair who staged “Saint John". and other big productions for the Hong Kong A.D,C. of Tew years ago will be glad to know that he ia producing with great success for the University Civil Theatre of Danver U.S.A.

One the occasion of Mr. Sill- clair's production of "Good Fri day" Dr. Lawrence Mason, the eminent dramatic critic of "The Globo," wrote as follows:

"When the curtain fell on the performance of John Masefield's Good Friday, which was pre- sented last night, the people pre- sant sat awed and silent. It was the highest tribute that they could of have paid the presentation Masefield's poem, probably the finest religious poem in dramatic form that has been written in our generation. In "Good" Friday," the poet dwells, on the trial of Jesits, that, momentous day that few people have treated in litera the things that went on behind the ture. It is a searching study of

scenes, while Christ was being tried, condemned and crucified. The great events of the day aro

but merely suggested,

Pontius Pilate is depicted, torn between his conviction that Jesus is a just and blameless man and his fear, of the action of the Jews if he permite, the prisoner to escape. The motives of the priests are indicated, their prejudice and self interest. The poot has been remarkably success, ful in making fult the power of the personality of Christ to touch. any sensitive heart that comes near Him. In presenting "Good Fri- day" in dramatic form, Walter. Sinclair has utilized a convention. al setting, with massive doors against a plain background, and with most of the action taking place on steps. Of course, that is the only possible way to do "Good Friday," which could not possibly be done realistically. It is a dramatic poem rather than a poetic drama. Walter Sinclair handles that type of presentation with great skill. He has a feeling for effective. grouping and massed coloring. One feels that he has endeavored to make the action an appropriate and beautiful accompaniment to the

Expenditure.. Orchestral ... 553 8 897

·Band parts ...

-547 408 Yocal scores.. 301 440 Hire of

Theatre 2,037 1,502 Costumes

3,983 1,395 1,511 Scenery ......... 1,058 Refreshments 507 Performing

· 678

488 300 280

3,200 790 587 230

rights Advertising in

Newspapers Printing

tickets, etc. 168 Programmes... Special Trums

515

742

322

196

227

228

141

210

447

300

use of again if another, meeting takes place.

TO IMPROVE TRADE

dral Hall 100

125

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THE PRESIDENT MADISON

MISHAP WHILE IN DOCKYARD.

to Peak Presentations, - -

Total

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intendent, Rev. J. H. M. Robinson, Hire of Cathe had plained to visit the east of the province this month but has been revented from starting out. From Szeman so that you will gather timt Fenerally speaking the whole of the Provilce is in pretty much of the rame and condition.

Famine.

The Owner of the Car.

The owner of the car which was involved in the accident, said that he only ght the vehicle about three months ago. It costs him

We hear of famine in Weining $3,000. He came to know Kwok district where the people normally Hang Ki when he purchased the live on Indian corn for the most ar from the Fiat Garage in Hon-art. The price of cern there is Hay Road. Kwok was working 28 a bushel and it is reported that there as a salcaman. On several thousands will die from starving be censione he went out with Kwok fore the new crops are harvested. and the two sisters for motor rides. The supply of fern roots which On the day of the accident, be many are existing upon will give parked his car in front of his shop out when they hagin to sprout, in Stanley St., and Kwok came and asked him to lend him the car. At first witness refused because he did not want to lend it too often, Kwok then said that he had promised, to take out two friends for a ride. Witness made the excuse of pot having the key for the switch, where- upon Rwak produced one from his pocket. Eventually he agreed to lend the car to Kwok but naked him |-- to return it before noon.

Witness always trested the two sisters as ordinary friends, but Kwok seemed to be rather intimate with the younger one.

HAT FACTORY IN KOWLOON

MANILA MERCHANTS ENTERPRISE

A recent addition to the numerous industries of Kowloon in the hat factory which Mr. Peralta of Manila, kas opened at 24, Hankow Road, Kowloon. Mr. Peralta, whose father founded the celebrated Mani- la, firm of Peralta's Hat Factory,

Cross-examined by Mr. Lo, wit nee said that he was on friendly terms with Kwok, who at the time when he borrowed the car did not who are manifacturers, importers mention particularly that he was and exporters (wholesale and to

pai Race Course for the lust meet-words, to intensify the mood of the ing are being kept under special poem. He has had considerable 284 care, as they will have to be made success in doing it.

expenditure810,085 $8,448 $7,103 Nett profit....

With reference to the recent Totals $10,985 38,449 97.103 on the local branch of the Dollar

nighap to the ... Président Madi

The Fountain of Youth" Pro-

duction Account.

Expenditure:

Vocal Scores Performing rights Band parts Orchestra

Hire of Theatre Ifire of Cathedral Hall,

etc. Scenery Costumes

Printing programmes Refreshments Advertising Printing

Stenteship Lines and American Mail Line inform us that they have re- ceived further particulars :-

Philippines Trade Delegates Here

WELCOME BY CHINESE

Setting out on their travels with th. doject of exploring means for noving trade relations between Cina and Japan and the Philip- , the Palippines Legislativo Trane

beaded Commission

by alerts, Juan Luna, M, T. Duncan a 1. Nive left Stanila on March 20 and arrived in Hongkong yes-

Radio advices from American Mail Line Executives in Seattle are 280.02 to the offpot that at the time of tho 322.50 accident, the President Madison 400.00 was in Todd's Shipyard at Searcle, 483.00 undergoing hur annual overlaul and 3,200.00 was not at her regular wharf us was

at first reported Among the reterany, when they were entertained 173.40 pairs that were taking place as a te a ten party at the Chinese Cham- 387.00 part of her annual overhaul, three ker of Commerce.. 779.45 large steel plates were removed 284.00 from the steamer's pull on the star 238.20 board side just above, the waterline, 229.91 These three plates were being re- 210.91 placed with new plates A change of the trim of the ship brought the $7,193.54 cpen space, in the hull where these three plates had been reninved to telow the waterline, allowing huge 184.00 quantities of water to flood the 4,572.00 ship, causing the steamer to settle 247.45 in an almost upright position on a 123.50 mnd bottom, the superstructures

remaining above water. Advertisements 1,085.00The steamer being Todd's

Shipyard what-thero-were-no- 8.235.05 passengers on board at the time and 556.59 our cable advises that all members of the crew are safe and uninjured 87,103.54 No difficulty ia cxpeated in closing ་ the open spruce in the steamer's Points from the annual report hull and refloating the vessel,

Receipts:-

Sale of Scores

Tickets Programmes Costumes

it

Programme

Loss......

going to take the two malers for tail) and dealers in all kinds of and statement of necounts are us

a ride. He only said that he was hats for ren, women and children, follows:- going to taeet two friends.

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bold Daily, Press representative that he had decided to open a fac Mok Chi Sut, a clerk in the om- ploy of the Fiat Garage said that tory in this Colony, with his own he had known the two sisters since worknion cad machinery, on account about March last year. He had of the high exchange affecting the been walking out with the younger Manila poso. The saving on ex- one, but in June last year he broke change would mean that he would it off as he became engaged to an now be able to sell hats cheaper in other girl. There was no jealous Hong Kong than in Manila. An feeling and they parted on the best other factor which made Kowloon of terms

an industrial centre Kwok Hung Ki also desirable, as worked in the Garage as a salesman, was that rents were extremely low.

who Mr. Peralia, and although he had a driver's

been licence he had no car of his own. Manger of the Manila, factory for The sisters had been going out with the last five years, aid that his Kwok, and the younger one knew father established the business in 1918, since when it has made ex- that he was married..

cellent progress. In addition to their salos in China, Malaya and the Dutch East Indies, they export ed large quantities of headwear to Europe and America, Every year HOME visited”, Hồng • Kong and other cities in the Orient and sold 10 merchants, but local dealere would now be able to buy direct from the factory, and thus RATE niddlemen's profits. In addition to the manufacture of hate, the fpm undertakes cleaning blocking, dye ing, and respodelling.

The case was then adjourned. -

ILD. CERTIFICATES,

II.D. certificates of the Societe Internationale de Placements Basle (Switzerland), Local Agente, Messrs. A. Goske, & Co., were oBcially quoted yesterday in Hasle at 82 13d aaned dividerid on in Swiss cents, 76 per submit.

The, membership of the Society number 37 Vice-Presidents, 2 sub- scribing members, and 104 ordinary. members including those on leave.

HEALTH IN EASTERN

PORTS

FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH_ 21, 1933.

Plague.

Cases. Deaths.

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The comic opera "The Fountain of Youth" was produced in Jan- ary. Mr. S A. Sweet acted as Hon. Producer, and Mr. D. Smith Hill, as Hai. Conductor, to whom the thanks of the Society are due.

Barsein The duties of Hon. Secretary and Hen. Treasurer have been carried aut during the season by Mesars H. J. Best and, D. Buchanan, res- poctively, to whom the thanks of the Society fire gratefully tendered.

The Committee desire to place on record their indebtedness to all those who worked so hard toward the success of the show; to the Cathedral Church Council for the use of the Cathedral Hall for Com- mittee meetange; and to Mr. Martin, A.§.A.A., for auditing the accounts,

The Annual Meeting.

mesting is to be held on the 10th of April at the Cathedral Hall at

5.30 p.m.

Bombay Colombo Pnom-Ponh

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There was a very representative gathering of merchants at the party and Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, who was in the Chair, made a briei speech in which he extended a warm welcome to the delegates and assured them of the co-operation of the Chamber. I am sure,”„be" said, "we all envy the Philippines for being able to produce such sens to worthily represent their Mother- innd in anatters pertaining to law, banking, advinistration, finance, mining, forestry, railways, rail conds and public works, Mr. Wong_added_that he hoped the presence of a number of ladies would help to develop not only compensis), but also cultural rela- tions between the Philippines and the countries which they proposed to visit.

Mr. Lupe in thanking the Cham- ber for their hospitality said that the commission hoped to visit Nan king, Shanghai and Tokio. He ro called the fact that China and the Philippines had had business inter- course for many centuries.

NEW CABARET

In our article on the new cabaret which is to be opened in Hankow Road, Kowloon, on April 3, wo atated that the proprietor was Mr. F. G. Silva of the Variety Café. We have ince been informed that. the cabaret, which is known as the Casanova, has no connection whatso ever, with the Variety Café or ita. ownor, Mr. G. M. Gutierrez. Mr. Silva, who is the sole proprietor of the Casanova Cabaret, is no longer

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