1934-12-19 — Page 6

11

By Appolajment

Wine & Spirit Merebu to B.H. THE KING

DON'T BE FOOLED.

BY FLATITUDES !

FINDLATER'S DRY GIN

is doubly rectified and is absolutely free of all injurious matters.

It is THE FOUNDATION OF THE BEST COCKTAILS and is used in the bost and most exclusive Clubs in the World.

GILMAN & CO., LTD. SOLE AGENTS.

ENTERTAINMENT

FINDIATERS

DRY GIN

Phone 28011.

0.0.1"

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1934.

Around the Courts

LOADED REVOLVER

A fine of $1,000 or in default, twelve months' hard labour was the sentence passed on Kwok Hung. unemployed, who was charged with

Detective-Sergeant Fowlte. for the prosecution, said the car was Parked in Hospital Road between 7.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday. on Monday morning the fourth defendant was seen by detectives squatting in Hollywood Road and

OBITUARY

Mrs. Flora Edgar

It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Ms. Flora Edgar which pecurved at her residence at No. 19, Stubbs Road yesterday.

The late Mrs. Edgar, who was

being in possession of a revolver,:) had the appearance of waiting for 52 years of age, had been suffering

Was

four rounds of ammunition and a dagger.

Another man, Man Cheung, alias

Ching-chuen, who Man charged with having control of the weapons, was discharged as there was no evidence against him.

Inspector Dorling, appearing for the prosecution, stated that"de- fendants were seen at the junction of Nathan Road and Lalchikok Road on December 5. They were with another man, The second defendant was arrested but the first defendant managed to get away. He was later caught in Portland Street, and when search- ed a revolver loaded in four cham- bers was found in his pocket and a dagger in his girdle,

ELECTRIG MOTOR THEFTS

THE SIX HOLLYWOOD Magistracy yesterday

BLONDES

together with

ANDREW & URSULA

will make your parties merrier on- CHRISTMAS EVE

and

NEW YEAR'S EVE

at the

HONGKONG HOTEL

and the

PENINSULA HOTEL GALA CARNIVALS

Early Reservations Suggested

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD..

AN IDEAL

CHRISTMAS

GIFT

Here's an idea for yourself or as a gift to a friend !

A SPECIAL DECORATED CASE

of HB BEER

CONTAINING EITHER.

2 Dozen Quarts or 3 Dozen Pints PILSENER OR DARK

IN EACH CASE WE ARE ENCLOSING FREE OF CHARGE TWO DECORATED

BEER MUGS

GLASS

Order To-day from your

dealer usual prices.

Sentences totalling 6 and 12 months hard labour respectively were passed on Shun Yan and Lai Fo Hang, both unemployed by Mr. E. W. Hamliton at the Kowloon од three counts of stealing electric motors between December 5 and 10. The second defendant was also ordered to be under police supervision for two years after perving his term. It was proved that the defendant bad three previous convictions against him.

14 Ping unemployed and Lam Fuk Lan a married woman received 3 and 2 months hard labour respectively for "receiving stolen property.

the

The complainants were Credit Foncier D'Extreme Orient represented by Mr. L. May and Lat Cho, a broker.

וי

Two men, who claimed to be Chinese military recruiters, were charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton yesterday following the discovery

simeone, When questioned, he volunteered the statement that he knew a man who had stolen & radiator cap. The third and sec cne defendants also came along after a short while. The first de- fendant was later found. The radiator cap was discovered in a hole in the stairway of No. 1 Cheung Hing Street. Apparently the defendants were going to share the proceeds of the article, which would be about 50 cents.

Fong Lau was sentenced to three months hard labour, while the other three defendants, who all admitted previous convictions. were sent to prison for three weeks each. {

from diabetes for some time and despite all that medical aid could do, succumbed to the malady. She is survived by three sons Messrs. J. AJ., and S. 3. Edgar, to whom the deepest sympathy is extended

in their sad bereavement.

The Funeral

The funeral was held last night

at nine o'clock at the Jewish Cemetery at Happy Valley. The Jewish Rabbi performed the burial services. The chief mourners were deceased's three sons, and Messra F.M. D., and J. Ellis (brothers), Misses Leon and Grace Ellis (wisters)."

K. M. A.

CERAMIC & REFRACTORY PRODUCT

CLINGER PAVIEG BUILDING

& FIRE -BRICK

STONE-

-WARE

PIPES &

GLAZED TILES

Ask for our Dlustrated Catalogue-Compare our Prices and Inspect our wide Range of Samples THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION, DODWELL & CO., LTD. Agents, Hong Kong

Among the large gathering at NATIVITY PLAY

the graveside to pay their last respects were: Mesars, E. M. Ray- mand, M. K. Lo, R. Ohl, J. Gubbay. Wong Cho-hang, aged 23, A Nissim, W. Goldenberg, G. A Tuoney-changer's foki. of 64 Hal- Harriman, R. M. Omar, J. F. Grose, phong Road, ground floor, was W. J. Carroll, Chan Shilu Ng; L charged with the larceny by ser- Welll. L. A. Tobias, M. Davis, M. vant of $200 between December 8 David, W. H. B. Davis, members of he Jewish Community and many and 13, before Mr. E W. Hamilton

Mr. others. at the Kowloon Magistracy. P. H. Sin, who appeared for the defendant, entered a plea of not guilty, and applied for a remand, which was granted

By special request no wreaths were sent.

Death Of Mr. A. R. Abbas

For allowing his yellow chow dog to wander in Jordan Road and Na than Road on December 3 without a muzzle, A, Barrows, 21 Jordan By the death which occurred Road, was fined $10, when he ap yesterday at his residence at 57 peared before Mr. E. W.. Hamilton Leighton Hill Road, of Mr. Abdul at the Kowloon Magistracy. De-Rahim Abbas, the Indian com- fendant stated that on the day pre-munity in Hong Kong has lost one the offence, his dogs of their foremost and highly- mouth was injured by a bus, and respected members. so he did not muzzle it.

vious to

"I came back to buy fish," w

The late Mr. Abbas was 63 years of age and, was born in Hong Kong. He was educated at the Central School, which was then the lead-

"The Gladdening Light"

AT ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL

For the past three years plays portraying the Nativity of Christ have been produced by the people of St. John's Cathedral, and it is evident that large numbers have been much influenced by them.

"The Gladdening Light," which is to be presented this week, is divided into four parts depicting Darkness. Dawn, Joy in Heaven, and Day. The words, which are entirely those of the Bible, are taken from the Prophets of the Old Testament period and from the Gospel story, and they are arranged so as to show the darkness of a

the explanation offered by Li Wing, ing Government school in the world without the Spirit of Christ

"RECRUITERS" FINED 20, when he appeared before Mr. Wynne-Jones in the Central Police Court this morning to answer a charge of returning from banish nent before his period of expulsioni had expired. It was stated that the defendant had served a term of seven years hard labour for armed robbery. The Magistrate, passed sentence of twelve miontas hard labour,

of a hundred rounds of ammuni- tion on board the "Daviken."

The first man was charged with possession and the second with having the ammunition under his control

It was stated by Detective Sergt. Davies that the ammunition was found in the pocket of a coat which was hanging up in the defendants' cabin.

His Worship: I don't think they meant any offence. I shall fine them $1 each and send them to Swatow.

An order was made for the con- fiscation of the ammunition.

A

COXSWAIN FINED $50

For making fast his motor boat alongside the Tatsuta Maru while the latter was under way in the Harbour on Monday at 7.15 pm, the coxswain of the motor host Wo. Sang was fined $50 by, the Hon. Commander G. F. Hole.

It was stated that the defendant

$30.

$1,000 CLAIM

Sequel To Lorry

Accident

A claim of $1,000 damages for injuries received in a lorry, acci- dent was commenced before Mr. Justice Lindsell yesterday when Marle Benson claimed special and general damages from Won Chung yue, of 600 Canton Road, for negligent driving of Lorry No. 1297 by his employee, Tsui Yim-Wai

Colony, and in 1888 joined the staff of "Messrs. Wotton and Deacons and later Mesara Dennys and Massop, two very well-known firms of solicitors in those days. In 1891 he was appointed to a post in the Magistracy where he served for a number of years before being ap- pointed to a position in the. Army Ordinance Office.

Just before the outbreak of the War, Mr. Abbas joined the staff of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company with whom he had remained ever since. Mr. Abbas had been in indifer- ent health for the past year, but be attended his duties as usual yesterday. He collapsed upon arriving home shortly after 5 pm. Of a genial disposition, Mr. Abbas

giving way to the Day of His King- dom.

It is clear that large numbers of people are anxious to see the play, all reserved seats for the first and second performances having al- ready been appropriated. Those who have not applied for seats will be well-advised, therefore, to at- tend the third performance it possible.

ነ

The play will be presented on Wednesday and Thursday, Decem- ber 19 and 20 at 6 pm. and on Friday, December 21 at 9.15 p.m.

DONATIONS

enjoyed the esteem of a large circle St. John Ambulance

of friends. In his younger days he was prominent in religious work and was among the founders of the local Islamic Union.

He leaves his widow, three sons and two daughters to mourn his loss and to them the deepest sym- bathy of their many friends will

be extended..

The funeral will take place this afternoon, starting from his re-

Mr. T, P. K. Kemble, of Wilkin-sidence for the Mahomedan sun and Grist, appeared for plain- Cemetery, at 5.15 p.m. t, and Mr. Peter Bin represented defendant.

It wes stated on behalf of

committed the offence to allow hotel runners to board the ship. The defendant had four previous convictions for similar offences, plaintiff that, on December 29 Iast one of which resulted in a fine of year she was riding in a ricksha up Nathan Road and had turned left into Haiphong Road when the lorry coming down Naifian Rogd, also turned into Haiphong with the Road and collided ricksha. Plaintiff was thrown out and badly bruised. She was ex-

AEROPLANE MISHAP

Seven coolles were brought be fore Mr. E W. Hamilton yesterday on a charge of removing sand from

8 nullah near the Kal Tak Aero-amined by Dr. J. T. Smalley and. drome on Monday.

Dr. E. P. F. Court and underwent -1ay examination and violet ray treatment which cost altogether $$3.

It was stated that Mr. Murray, of the Far East Training School, was Jaxying across the serodrome in an aeroplane yesterday, and the *Plaintif gave evidence suD tall of it caught in a manhole stantiating this statement and which had been left open. The said the lorry was on, her before damage caused to the aeroplane she was aware of it. She still amounted to £a

The defendants, on being ques tioned, stated that they were em- ployed by a woman to carry sard from the nullahs. They pointed

experienced pain in her back after walking for a quarter of an hour.

In reply to Mr. Sin, witness sald

uut the woman in Court and she the rickeha was on its correct side produced a permit, which had been of the road. She was thrown out Issued by the P.WD to carry on and was taken, home in a car.

such work.

The Magistrate discharged an defendants and stated that he would have the permit cancelled.

THEFT FROM MOTOR: CARS

Dr. Court gave evidence stating. that the bruising was severe, The treatment given was the usual thing for such cases, and

Mr. Sin said he would like to call Dr. Smalley, as he opinion that the plaint f making

Fong" Lan, unemployed,was molehill" and that the 100 pald

zad with stealig

from car, No. 2578

diator into Com

Thewan of the

three other persons were charged

with siding and abetting.

せん

Brigade

THIEVES ACTIVE

Three Other Houses Entered

ללי

Three other thefts from re- sidences have been reported to the Police, the houses entered being 8 Ventris Road, the residence of Mr. W.F. Stone, 7 Ventris Road, the residence of Mr. WR, Hillyer, and 101 Boundary Road, Kowloon Tung. the residence of Mr. F. Brett.

The theft at Mt. Stone's address took place between 7.30 and 9 m. and at Mr. Hillyer's house ab about the same time. A geb- tleman's gold wrist watch, u pearl and gold bracelet, a three-stone. ring and a silver chain were stolen from the first address, and a gold- watch and chain and a small sum of money were stolen second address.

from the

The theft at Kowloon Tong 'took place between 7 pm, on Sunday and 7 am. on Monday morning and the haul included a gold and & little and chain watch money.

S. P. C. A...

*

The

the of Hon. Treasurer S.P.C.A. acknowledges with 'thanks the following donations:- Previously acknowledged...$2,614.80 Mr. M. A. Cooper Mrs. Tarrant

Mr. Phillips...

25.00

20.00

10.00

Mr. R. D. Walker

10.00

Mr. C. D. Lambert

10.00

Mr. C. M. Manners ...........................

10.00

Mrs. Ada Chan

10.00

Mrs. Gardiner

10.00

Messrs. Russ & Co. Mrs. L. Hall

10.00

10.00

10.00

10.00

5.00

5.00

$2,660.60

The Hon. Treasurer begs to Mr. R. R. Todd....... acknowledge with grateful appre| Col. Eaves

Col. Doughty. clation and thanks receipt of the following donations:-

Bir Robert and Lady Ho Thing J. R. $250-(General Funds).

"Miss Fung Mo Ki $50-(Cheung Chau Hospital).

SPECIAL

TWO BIG TUBES

ONE

AND

TRIAL TUBE

ALL FOR

60 cents

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

1F YOUR DEALER CANNOT

SUPPLY YOU

CALL ON

OFFER!

De West's DWest's

De Wests Dr. Wests

lined TOOTHPASTE

* TOOTHPASTE

De West's Dr.West's

DODGE & SEYMOUR

FRENCH BANK BUILDING

Double-Quick Tooth Paste

Cover

the

denied

IWICE AS FALL AS

HOME