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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1934.

ECHOES OF

OF 1860

36 Press Criticism Of The Courts

at Cheem-cha-tsey was passed The American seaman who fr

extreme and on Saturday. The

ed three shots from a sampan at well-merited popularity of the the offteers of the USS Saginaw gallant. Majos Probyn was exerted because they would not allow him to the utmost to have a mitigated to" come on board, was sentenced sentence passed upon these two to one year's penal servitude with men. The Major, having just re-hard labour. The Commander of turned from the Wars, and having the steamer, sailer. like, interced- doubtless his feelings deeply ex-ed for him too-as the man was asperated against the Chinese, by drunk and hit no one, the Chief the peridious cruelty of "thel Justice could more easily mitigate government, has very different the sentence than in the case of feelings regarding this homicide the Seikhs.

"

Broadcast Speech By

PERSIAN CONSUL BRITISH FILMS

FOR SHANGHAI

Entertained By Local Parsees

Mr. Pelham

Mr. G. G. Pelham, HM. Trade Commissioner, gave a broadcast speech on British Flims last even- ing. He said:-

AMBULANCE "FLAG" DAY

To Be Held On

Saturday

The annual Flag Day of the St. John Ambulance Brigade is being held, on Saturday, May 5. It is sincerely hoped that the public will

The Imperial. Persian Consul | General for China, who is proceed.

The foundation last. autumn of ing to Shanghai, arrived in the

the British Film Institute, which Colony on Monday on the 3.5. has become possible by grants generously support the occasion as The sentence upon the Seikhs, as lenient as a sense of duty would "rilawa." He was accompanied

from various interested bodies the whole of the proceers will be for the manslaughter of a Chinese allow him to be.

by his two daughters.

well BLS by the receipt | devoted to the maintenance of the His Excellency Mr. Kay Ostovan is the first diplomatic representa- of a proportion of the income clinics and medical work for the

from Sunday cinematograph sick poor in the New Territories. tive that Persia has sent to China

performances in Great Bri To give further publicity to the... in recent years,

occasion, it has been arranged in A reception was given yesterday tain, is a final proof that the film at Gloucester Building to the dis-industry has outgrown the stage consultation with the Police De-→→ tinguished visitor by the Parsees in when its function. was to provide partment that the men's divisions Hongkong. In his address of wel-entertainment, of some sort or any will assemble at Murray Parade sort, for Lale hours. In some ground on Friday, May 4 at 5.30 come, Mr. M. P. Talati said:-

foreign countries Film Institutes p.m. (by kind, permission of the have existed for some time, mostly Military Authorities) and march in the form of special Government through the town via Garden Road. departments, but it is only in re- Queen's Road, Bonham Strand and cent years that circumstances return along Des Voeux Road, have permitted the film industry

On Saturday, St. John nurses and

the sale of St. John fags and Bress and expansion to warrant à serious survey of the whole feldflowers in the Colony and on the which was undertaken by the mainland. Commission on Educational and

"

Your Excellency-On behalf of the small Zoroastrian Community of Hongkong I am greatly pleased to extend to you a very hearty and what we colonists have." It must The Sessions are not over" The cordial welcome. nise be admitted that the Seikhs | Court will it until noon to-day We are Indeed delighted to themselves having been Sadly when the Chief Justice will at-learn that His Imperial Majesty Great Britain sufficient pro-lady volunteer helpers will conduct fleeced by the Chinese since they tend the Caldwell, inquiry.

came

Around the Courts

MUI-TSAI CASES

Roza Shah Pahlavi has appoint- ed' you to the newly created Post of Imperial Consul General of Shanghai and offer you our sin cere congratulations for this high greatly honoured by your presence here to-day with your charming daughters.

All the

and feel ourselves

Cultural Flims, and whose report

Rooms

At Messrs. Lammert Bros' auction.

The upset price was $12,000 abd there was only one bid above this Agure, the lot being knocked down. to Mr. Yue Shun Man for $12,500. - -

new and strong "Hak between Great Britain and its Dominions and Colonies, where an organised effort to represent English life and thought cannot fall to yield rich.

fruits.

V

here, and

being besides

The Land sales on Friday and deeply impregnated with the feel- ings of detestation which we have Saturday produced a premium on to the annual fired rentals of above

16 was the arst step towards PROPERTY SALE above hinted, at, are entitled

$33,000-which is enormous. All distinction clemency and consideration.

available ground from East Point

the Film Institute's establishment. A letter strongly recommending to the West Point Police Station

is to "encourage the use and de-

The general aim of the Institute At Lammerts' Action the prisoners to mercy Was ad has now been sold. We hope the

velopment of the cinematograph dressed to the Court by Ave of Government may now open Wong

Persia and China, the jury who tried them and an-

Nei Chung by making a wet dock

most noted historians a means of entertainment and instruction." but this generallsa- other letter from the gallant Pro- between the race course and the have so prominently recorded the tion embraces so wide & field that rooms yesterday, a leasehold pro- byn was also urged by the Attor- bay, which would make the ground past glory of that mighty Persian ney General as displaying some all round it, valuable water front Empire. China, and Persia are the the work of the Institute will have perty situated at Nos. 2 and 4 extenuating circumstances. The age." The excessive rents ruling most renewed nations for their to be conducted through a number Sung Hing Lane was sold by publie

of special committees and a staff | auction. Chief Justice passed sentence of are sadly depressing the trade of

ancient culture and civilization four years penal servitude, and the port. In fact, a cargo of rice

and their peaceful commercial and of specially qualified persons. One of its important functions will be from time really we think his Lordship was

political intercourse can hardly be landed here now.

to establish effective co-operation immemorial, 'We are confident "that the resumption of diploma-between those who produce, dis- tic relations will further strength-tribute and exhibit the films and en the bonds of friendship and those whose work or interest 13 connected with the artistic, edu- goodwill, which are the funda- mental principals of maintaining cational and cultural possibilities of films. The Institute does not, peaceful relations between these

however, intend to interfere with two nations.

the professional side of the film trade. Recent British films have amply demonstrated that there in no cause for worry regarding the ablity of our technical experts. What the Institute aims at is to encourage the production of more good films at the same time in ducing more people to see them. In other words, it wents to ensure The Renaissance.

for the pubile films which are a The tremendous renaissance Sub-Inspector Fraser, of the

movement has aroused all the little bit better than they think SCIA, who prosecuted, said the

Eastern Countries to adjust and they want, and to convince the girl was presented to the defend-

"There seems no doubt that de Improve, their internal social and producer that the public wishes to ant on loan of $100 four years ago. She reported to the Aber-fendant has been stealing stead-political Institutions and to take see the best he can possibly Dro

their right place in the rapid pro- deen police that she had been as- lly since January. About four

While not neglecting the enter saulted by the defendant. She hundred pounds of cheese and gress the world is making in es-

tablishing peace and goodwill tainment aspect of films, the In- was seen by a lady Inspector, but other goods have been stolen as no marks were found on her. She well," said Detective Sergeant TJ. among all nations and Persia must stitute is vitally interested in their take an honourable place and re-cultural and educational possibili- Central Magistracy would be taken in charge by the

yesterday when he prosecuted, Mó gain her prestige in the modern ties. It encourages research into merit are greatly coveted in the S.C.A."

world and We have every hope various uses of the film, as for that His Imperial Majesty Reza Instance its suitability for the tea- Shah will maintain that prestige because of the enormous strides Persia has made under his just and capable rule.

Before Mr. Hamilton at Central Magistracy yesterday Tseng Sung, married woman was fined $50 for having kept an unregistered mul- tsal Tool Kam-fung, alias Lol Yau, aged 15, at 126 Main Street, ground foor, Aplichau,

Defendant pleaded ignorance of the law.

Other Cases

4.

Cheng Wai-hing, widow, residing at No. 38, Yik Yam Street, second Boor, was fined $10 for having failed to notify her change of ad-

dress.

2

de-

in-

although the local

well treated, and was

put to a lot of trouble in tracing him. On April 20 defendant made a report to the Kowloon City Police Station that his revolver had been stolen, and this led to his being traced.

Mr. Wynne-Jones, in imposing the ane, remarked that the very fact he had made a report show ed he was not trying to conceal the weapon.d

THEFT FROM DAIRY FARM

Heisleg at

Kal for the theft of 60 lbs. of Kraft cheese from the Dairy Farm Company.

..

GAMBLING RAID

We ardently pray that our Mo- therland Ararı will continue to flourish

and prosper under the benign reign of His Imperial Ma- jesty Roza Shah Pahlavi and that he will prove himself a worthy muccessor to the ancient Kings of persia and emilate that flustrious King Nowshirwan the Just.

duce.

ot

The productions of the Britisři Füm Industry are becoming known in most parts of the world, because it is now generally recognised that they are as good as those of ang other country. Until recently · their greatest competitor was Hol- Lywood, and they received. Little recognition in the United States. of America, But now, Hollywood Itself has been largely responsible for the very generous tribute which has been offered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of America. This Academy, Includes In its membershly all the principal producers, directors; authors, ac- tors, actresses and technicians in Hollywood, Its annual awards för"

It is interesting to record that

in the programme of the British

films world The Academy has voted in favour of the London Film china of arts and crafts, for de-Production "The Private Life of monstrating developments in the Henry VIII" stating that the per- Detective-Sergeant Hemsley said

realm of science, etc. It acts as a formance in It by the Englishman, the defendant had been employ-

information bureau for schools and Charles Laughton, is the finest ed since 1926 at a salary of $25

His Majesty's noble work in the other bodies in search of suitable performance by any actor in films per month. On Monday night, the Aeld of religious tolerance and class room films on deanite sub in 1933. In 1931 the U.S.A. Depart- Sub-Inspector Fraser said tendant kept

registered mal- compradore reported that 80 lbs. freedom for all his subjects has jects, advises them on how and ment of Commerce expressed the tsai, hut, the mui-tsal had never of Kraft cheese was missing from

won the affection and admiration where to obtain the necessary ap opinion that British Alms have been visited by a lady

the godown and that defendant of all nations and the sincere zeal paratus for their exhibition, etc.local features which make them spector,

On the other hand it informs proof greater "audience value" than was suspected. The Police went displayed by His Majesty in his ity had been visited four times to his house, but he was away at ardent invitation to all Farsis to ducers regarding the type of film those made in the U.S.A., and this since 1931. The mul-tsal had been the time. The cheese was found return and settle in Persia and required for this purpose.

has since been proved to be true willing to in a cubicle. Defendant was ar- the measures taken for their ante- *To ensure. the support

in actual practice, remain in the employ of the de-rested at No. 5 Lyndhurst Terrace, ty and protection have deeply im- the general public, for the benefit

coru- of which the fendant. In some cases, a num- The value of the cheese was $48. pressed the whole Parsee

Institute exists, ber of girl's had not been traced A fine of $200 with the alterna-unity and his name will always fim socleties are being formed alms studios for 1934 there are

the country, owing to owners falling to report tive of three months' hard labour be remembered with gratitude and in every part of

many noteworthy works of his change of address.

was imposed.

esteem as a true benefactor of the where lectures are being given on torical and literary interest. There A summons which had been

Parsee community.

every aspect of cinematography, will be films of "Nell Gwynne," taken out against LA Kit-bing,

There is an inner spiritual urge The institute also organises sum- Lorna Doone," "David Copper- in the hearts of all true Parsis to mer schools for the training in field," married woman, residing at 4,

"Ceci "Jane Eyre,!" Prince Terrace, ground floor, for On a charge of keeping a com-help. their Persian Brothers' in all cinematography and its education Rhodes" and many others, keeping an unregistered mui-tsal mon gaming house, at the new matters concerning their social al use, and, through co-operation Some of Rudyard Kiplings' stories advancement which with the International Institute will also be turned into films. It was withdrawn, it being stated; Sanitary coolies'. quarters in Hos-welfare and that the defendant had died.

pital Road, Lo Fuk, a tailor, and has been so definitely proved by at Rome, which has been charged is safe to prophesy that 1934 will Au Hing, a Sanitary coolle were the establishment of various by the League of Nations with the be a great year for the British each ned $50 or in default. one educational and charitable in duty of studying the educational Fum Studios, and that the pro- month's hard labour by Mr. Mac-stitutlaris in Persia by the Parsis. branch of film activity, it ensures ductioris will not fall to establish e

"Central Magistracy

that British fima of cultural and themselves wherever zoo flms Fadyen at yesterday.. Fourteen Sanitary De- The "opportunities and facilities educational value shall be exhibit are appreciated. partment coolies and seven other afforded by His Majesty for the "ed abroad, and that similar for

of industrial and eign dims shall be exhibited in labourers who were arrested at the development same time were each fined $3. It mineral resource of Persia, the Great Britain.

All information regarding filma was stated that when the Police Parsis who are so well-known for Faided the place, many of the their commercial and industrial will be available at the Institute, gamblers scrambled into bed and enterprises will contribute largely which is also establishing a na- covered themselves with blan-to the prosperity of Persia, as they tional library of films whieh pos- have so conspicuously. done for sess such special qualities-histor- Detective-Sergeant Minty said kets..

'India where they are justly and ical, artistic or otherwise as will complainant was a medicine deal-

Convicted on a charge of having worthily acknowledged, as the give them permanent value. Not er. Defendant was a foki, also employed as a door watchman on broken into a shop at No. 86, Na true Pioneers of indian industrial least important 18 the Institute's the ground floor. On April 30than Road, Cheung Fat was sen- and commercial persperity and work to make cinematography a he let in a friend, who could not tenced to two months' imprison their name will ever be remem

and

tivities in the welfare and pros- now be traced, and they stole the ment by Mr. Wynne-Jones at bered for their industrial

the ginseng which was stored in a cu- Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, charitable works for which bicle. The property was not re- The defendant was stated to have Parals have received the highest perity of his country and his ab- She spread one thickly with jam

Tects and

and gave it to him. A little while stolen eight suits of European tribute from the British Govern-

That the Divine Providence after the boy returned. style clothing, a raincoat, a pairment in India as well as in Eng grant you wisdom and strength to

"Thanks for the fam, missus,” of shoes and seven metal watch the Almighty' kpare

bold this high and responsible he said. "There's your board back May the Majesty very many years to enjoy tinction and keep you and your

position with success and die- again.” Making his escape while being i the fruits of his benefcient 60 family in perfect health and hap

HOUSE-BREAKER GAOLED

Sentence of four months' hard labour was imposed by Mr. Mac- Fadyen at Central Magistracy festerday on Li Chang, 20 who was charged with breaking and enter- ing the Arst floor of No. 86 Bon- ham Strand East on April 30 and with having, stolen ginseng to the value of $150.

covered.

chains.

conveyed from the Shamshulpo

The Home For Parsis,

Fla

On Way to Prosperity "Have you heard that Mrs. Jones, found a golden sovereign in a ber- ring?".

"Poor thing! It was probably saving up to become a goldfish."

- Beard and--- A little boy did errands for a woman who, baking batcakes. thought she would kive lilm, one as i treat..

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A Nolay Noise The new district; visitor making her first call in a dockside neighbourhood.

NO REVOLVER LICENCE

For the possession of. a. revol- ver without a permit from the Hon.. LO.P. Wan Wong, an engineer of

piness is the sincere wish of us the Ah Wong Boatbuilding Com- Police Staton to the Kowloon guilty, he was dried $10 or 14 days' | all; (3 pany, Ngaushiwan was fined $25 by | Magistracy on Friday last, Lam Sai- hard labour,

The Consul General replying. in Mr. Wynne-Jones at Central Ma- chal was re-arrested by a Chinese

Persian expressed thanks to the This is a very noisy district, gistracy yesterday

Zoroastrian community for their Mrs. Smith, she said, and very cordial welcome, and assured “Yas, ma'am, it is,” ngreed Hirs: the gathering that he shall do his Smith, "and the only time we get utmost to make himself worthy of any peace is when the ships arens the country he represented. The drown the noise,”

Inspector A. V. Baker, prosecut ing, sald defendant had had a licence since 1932 but he had fall- ed to renew it. The police were

detective in Kowloon on Tuesday.

A. T. Dennis, of No. 5 Minden He was charged before Mr. Avenue, was nhed $5 at the Kow Wynne-Jonel at the Kowloon Ma- loon Magiracy yesterday for hav- gistracy yesterday with the larceny ing & receiving wireless set with of 30 catties of steel. Pleading our an appropriate licence.