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FIREMAN CHARGED

Cheung Kit. a fireman, charged with stealing jewellery to the value of $459 from the occupants of 8 Clarence Terrace, made a second appearance before Mr. Hamilton in the Central Police Court yesterday. The Jewellery consisted, of a gold chain and ap- pendages, hair ornaments, gold rings, a brooch, three pieces of Jade and three-pearls. Hearing was fixed for Friday at 230 pm.

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some time they went out together, | but as evidence of good faith.—ED | and on one occasion, the com- plainant alleged, the defendant caught her in his house alone and made certain advances to her as a result of which they became in- Uimate, During and after that incident, the defendant had al- ways promised to marry her as his "kit-fat" wife. On February this year, defendant went to the country. On his return, com- plainant asked him where he had been. He told her "that he had visiting relatives in

the but later complainant

been .country.

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heard that he had married, and "It's the effect of these-comic on being confronted with it, the Alms." remarked Mr. Wynne-defendant admitted. This was the Jones at the Kowloon Magistracy beginning of quarrels which on yesterday when a coole was May 15

this year, resulted in charged with assaulting another blows and the parties went to the in their mess on May 15. It was stated that the two quarrelled The

complainant then gave over some food, and defendant evidence in support of Sergeant threw a bowl at the complainant: { McEwen's outline. who was hit on the head and had to te in hospital for 2 week Both were bound over in 815 for six months.

DOGS UNMUZZLED

Miss Landolt. of No. 4 Cumber- land Road, and J. M. Abraham were each Aned 38 by Mr. Wynne- Jones at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday for allowing their dogs out in a public street without a

muzzle.

OPIUM CARRIER

SIT-Thanks to the Government and the managements of the various bathing clubs thousands of chinese can again at least for this not season enjoy their best sport at very reasonable expenses by al tram-ride to the North Point "for a swim.

But amidst all these luxurious swimming facilities for the general public of the Chinese exists a diminution of effort in the ar rangement which is offered for enjoyment by of sampan-rowing,

the various clubs."

F without any desire to look for added to what has been already more luxury or convenience to be..

provided for by the clubs, my alm to write this is at the provision of necessary means for ensuring the safety of this kind of sampan- rowing.

In any of these clubs, a member can hire a sampan at the rate of

Cheung Lin, complainant's aunt, testined that defendant together with her niece came to her house on two occasions. They told her "that they were going to be marri-charges of 40 or 30 cents per hour.

ed.

After this hiring business is done. the rower has the absolute free-

Cheung Chol Chun. a

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sister of the complainant, said

dom as to the use of the boat: no restriction of any kind about the limit of persons to be admitted n & boat Even a small boy of uttle over ten is not objected to order a row. Besides there lacks

dellberate notice

conveying

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that she Arst knew that the com- plainant and the defendant had been intimate about November last year. She was told by the complainant about that. Before that she knew that they had talk- ed about marriage. On one occa-warning to rowers or non-swim- sion, she said to the complainant ming occupants to the effect of all that as she was "so good" with the possible dangers to" which the boat defendant, why she did not as exposed. form

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CHINESE

ESTATES

Final Dividend of

-$4 Declared

The eleventh аппиа general meeting of the Chinese Estates, Limited was held at the Company's offices. China Building, yesterday at noon. when Mr. Foo Yik Pang, Chairman of the Board of Directors presided.

He was supported by Messrs, R. 1. Kotewall, Leung Kwef Tin. Ei her parents. Complainant What is more dangerous in case Yau Tsun, and Fung Ping Fan repiled that the betbrothal was a of an emergency is the absence of (Directors), and Messrs. L! Ka Shu, secret and asked her (witness) not life-buoys in a swarm of gampans Li Ngol, Li Wo, Li Cheung. Wong some of which are filled to capa- | Min Nam, Li Po Kwel, Lo Chung city, drifting freely as far as Wan, Reginald Fung, Kung Yick Shaukiwan-miles away from the Tong. D. A. Purves and Chiu Loong shed at night time. Occasionally Co. (shareholders).

to let her parents know. Defen- dant told her at that time that he would become engaged to the complainant on August and would amarry her in September, 1932.

Two hundred and eighty-eight taels of raw opium, concealed in a suitcase resulted in a fine of $1,150 or ten months' hard labour being imposed on. a man, Chan Chiu-lung, who appeared before Mr. Hamilton in the Central Police Court yesterday. Revenue Officer Grimmitt said defendant was carrier on his way to Shanghai. He was arrested in Connaught Road West, The suitcase

was ordered to be confiscated.

SNATCHEE GAULED

2

Road Central near, Ice House

The case was then adjourned until this afternoon.

CAUTIONED AND THANKED

Answering a charge of having driven his car from Chater Road and turning to the Post Office

some of them are seen without a The Chairman in his speech light; and in case of an accident; there is no spare rowlock or ear.

said:

The net profit for the year, after Under the existing conditions, providing, for Reserve for Depre- sampan-rowing is more a kind of ciation on .China Buildings death-trap to members and their | ($30,000), Bad and Doubtful Debts friends than it is regarded as an ($53.222.42), and Directors and enjoyment given to them. If the Auditor's Fees and other expenses, Club officials cannot afford better is $82,753.31 which, added to the

While walking along. Des Voeux Street on Monday night, a Chines without having circled the beacon: | equipment or are unable to en- $366,568.43 brought forward from

woman was robbed of her hand- bag which contained $1.90. The thlef was pursued by an Indian

force efficient supervision, such last account, makes a total of kind of fun ought to be given up. $449.319.74.

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already declared, leaving 383,319,- Your Directors have decided

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to recommend the apportionment of this...sum in the following manner;→→

To pay a final dividend of $4 per share, ab- sorbing.

To carry forward to new

Recount

$ 68.000,00

317,319.74

$983,519.74,

It is hoped that this proposal will meet with your approval.

Before moving the adoption of the Report and Accounts I desire to express my appreciation of the close co-operation of my colleagues on the Board of Directors and also of the Secretary Mr. Fung Fing Fan and other members of the

staff.

I beg now to move that the

Directors Report and Statement of Account as presented be adopted.

Mr. Lo Chung Wan secorded the motion which was carried

Messrs: Fung: Fing Fan srid Elang Ting Kal who retired as Directors were re-elected; «proposed by the Chairman and setónded by Mr. Li. Po- Kwel..

Although Mr_Lau Tak Po's name

was included in the notice calling his meeting as out of the Direc Mr. H. Owen Hugbes admitted a

tors offering themselves for "re- technical offence. He said he was trying to park, his car outside

election it was found that under For the sake of public safety, The $53,22112 under the item Article 105 (b) of the Company's policeman and when caught the Kong Hotel. He intended to go kind often appearing in news-sents the balance of Ng Chun

Watson's before going to the Bong and as repeated complaints of this Bad and Doubtful Debts" repre- Articles of Association he was to bag was in his possession: The

be nominated, and not an elected. into Statue Square, but when he man, Lo Bze 35. unemployed, was

papers do not attain effective re- Sing's defalcations. and is now

member of the Board Be was was half way round he thought he charged before Mr. Macfadyen in

would go, to Blake Pier instead.

duly nominated under that article. sult in making those responsible | written off in pursuance of the the Central Magistracy. yesterday

and accordingly cut straight across

realize the importance of their proposal made by your Directors

Mr. D A. Purves proposed,' and when sentence of six months' hard without circling the beacon. There daty, this matter is serious enough

nd approved by you at the last Mr. Reginald Fung seconded, that Mr. Li Tung be re-elected as Audi- annual meeting.

The net profit, as compared with; tor of the Company at a remunera- that of the previous year, shows tion of $65 per annum. an increase of $11,712. In view of the present general trade de- pression, this, I trust, will be re- In a summons. for dangerous driving in Stubbs Road against Master, will represent all four In-varded by shareholders as being

labour was passed.

Reidy prosecuted:

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Sergeant D.

BANK SITE SQUABBLE

Remanded from Saturday on a charge of assaulting a foreman. three Chiuchow men engaged in

was absolutely no traite about. and he was proceeding at a walk- ing pace.

The case was dismissed with a caution.

to justify the call of the attention of the Government or the Water PoliceYours, etc.,

W. CHAN...

Hong Kong, May 22.

WHAT'S AN ANVIL?,

work on the new Hong Kong and Wong. Kin, driver of taxicab. No.surance Companies. At the same very satisfactory. You will also be for a job loading a ship. At first

were.

Shanghai Bank building.

570, Mr. Owen Hughes was thank bound over by Mr. Hamilton ined by the Magistrate for having the Central Magistracy, Detective-

brought the case to the notice of "the police. Sergeant D. Fitches said com- plainant was not a foreman but a sub-contractor who engaged coolies for the foreman. On this océa-

sion the complainant found 24

coólles. for the foreman who agreed to pay each coolle for, five days' work. No. 1 cooltes received 80 ccnts per day and No. 2 coalles 60 cents.

time, it is understood that Mr. Jenkin has also been instructed by Messra. Hastings and Co, to watch the interests of the proper ty owners.

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No date has yet been fixed for opening of the inquiry at, which

pleased to hear that owing to the advantageous situation of China Buildings, every shop space and practically every room on the up-

Der. tipors have been let.

Two Dividends

A wizened little Irishman applied they told him he was too small, but finally they gave him a trial, He seemed to be making good, so they gradually increased the size Wong Kim was cautioned. In-

of his load until he was carrying Spector Nicol stating that he had

a 300-pound anvil under each arm. been commended by the I. G..P.

As you know, two dividends of When he was half-way across the and the Police Magistrate. for the Coroner: Mr. E."W. Hamilton $2 each per share have been de- gangplank It broke and Pat fell, having effected the arrest of have the assistance of aclared and paid to you, and your in. With a great splashing and. thief who had snatched a hand-special jury, comprising Messrs. P. Directors are glad to be able to spattering he came to the surface. bag."

Tester, D. Drummond and L. recommend to you a final dividend Dunbar.

Trow me a ropel" he shouted, of $4 per share. making $8 per and again sank. A second time he Another. Vlectm.

share in all for the year. This rose to the surface. Another victim of the West dividend is the same as that of "Trow me a rope!" he shouted... Point gasometer disaster has suc- last year, and your Directors trust again Once more, he cumbed to his burns, this being that in these hard times it will rose struggling.

sark; but Santha Singh, a watchman of the be considered satisfactory.

"Say!" he sputtered angrily, "if Gas Works, who died at the Gov- ernment. Civil Hospital on Bunday $449,319,74 have to be deacted the up and t'row me a rope-Ira goin

From the total net profit of one uv you shpalpeens don't burry afternoon.

first and second interim dividends to drop one of these things!"

Mr. Hamilton remarked that he was letting defendant off with a caution solely because he "bad PARKING IN MIDDLE OF ROAD helped in the arrest of a thief.

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That he had parked his car in 'the middle' of Gloucester Road instead of, because the correct. side,

cigarette-ends and other things were often thrown into it, was the excuse made by E. Greyer, of Messrs. Sander, Wieler and Co.. when, summoned before Mr. Hanal- ton, at the Central Magistracy yesterday, for having caused an obstruction with his car in Glou- cester Road.

Traffic Inspector Nicol stated that the car was parked in the middle of the road. The police would not object if defendant- parked the car in Marsh Street.

Mr. Hamilton cautioned defen-

dant.

AN UNSAVOURY CASE

Inspector Nicol said the charge. against accused was that he had overtaken another car on a bend near the Hong Kong Hotel garage in Stubbs. Road, and Mr. Owen Hughes, who was driving up, had 16.stop to avoid “a collision.

COUNSEL TO ATTEND Gas Explosion Inquiry

In connection with the forth- coming inquiry into the explosion at West Point the various parties interested-have briefed counsel to watch their interesta

An; unsavoury case came up, be- 1

The interested parties are the fore Mr. Hamilton at Central Hongkong and China Gas Co., Magistracy yesterday when a Ltd four Insurance Companies,

namely the China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., the British Traders In-

young Chinese named Chan Blu Tim was charged with having on diver's date between November surance Co., Ltd, the Commercial 1932, and November, 1933, by cer- Union Assurance Co., Ltd., and the tain false pretences or representa-Bouth British Insurance Co., Ltd. tions, to wit, promise of marriage and certain property owners whose as a "kit-fat wife, procured in-

names are not disclosed to pe timacy with Cheung: Taic Tip, Counsel retained include three aged 18.

of the leading members of the Bar

Sergeant McEwen of the 8.CA prosecuting, said that the, defen

Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., it is under dent and complainant had known stond, will be appearing at the in- each other for about two and aquiry for the Gas Company.com half years, and had been, intimate Instructions from Mesars. Den for about 8.3. year. Thay, Brat cons; whilst Mr F. C. became acquainted in the middle with Mr. G. Sheldon, instructed

1932 at a friend's house. For, by Messra: Johnston

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