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NOTICE.

N ME. H. G. BEST in 20 longer employed as MANAGER by the Company as from JUN 1, 1985 DOMESTIC ENGINEERS, LTD. 8. Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong. June 1, 1935.

【OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN -

CALL

BIRTH

BURDETT,—On May 13, 1935, at H.B.M. Consulate, Changsha, to Elleen' (née Workman), wife of 8. L. Burdett of H.B.M. Con- sular Service in China, a son, Robert Pierpoint

DEATHS HUNTER-Op May 24, 1935, at the

Country Hospital.

Patricia

Elleen, aged 8 years, dearly be loved daughter of Mrs Hunter and the late Superintendent James Hunter, S.M.P. [9575. FERGUSON,-On May 27, 1935, at Shanghai," William John Mc- Kean, aged 64.

CHINA UNDERWRITERS Editorial and Business Office: 11,

LIMITED.

TOTICE is boreby given that s vall of $10 per share has

N been made upon all members holding shares upon which $4.00 per share only has been already paid, and that the same will be payable to the Bankers of the Company, Hồng Kong & Shanghai Bunking Corpora tion, at Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong on or before the 6th September, 1935.

Dated 31st Mag, 1935.

By Order of the Board of Directors, HERBERT. R. STUBT,

Managing Director.

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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE. 3, 1935.

OBITUARY

Sir Harold Boulton

Landon, June 1.

The death has occurred of Sir Harold (Edwin) Boulton, who was born in 1859 He was created a second baronet in 1905. A late

In Captain

the

NEWS SUMMARY

The remains of the late Capt,' Fisher were interred At the Colonial Cemetery on Saturday afternoon when a large number of friends gathered to pay their last Page 7. respects.

Recreio continued in their win- Queen's Owning vein in the Senior Division of Cameron Highlanders, and Cap- the lawn bowls league by beating tain of the City of London Yeb- the K.C.C. on Saturday. Other re- manry, he saw war service with sults will be feurid on

Page 10 the Rough Riders during 1914 to 1917 and was awarded the British War Medal

Only two favourites came up to cxpectations in Saturday's racing. He was Chairman of Queen Over 57,000 tickets were sold in the

Mary's Hostels for Nurses in 1815-Juling Stakes, results of which will Page 10.

21 and a Director of the Royal be found on Academy of Music in 1931. He was

a 13ric writer and the author of many songs. including the Skye London Omce: 53. Fleet Street Boat Song. Glorious Devon, etc.—

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The Daily Press.

HONG KONG. JUNE 3, 1935,

THE KING

His Majesty King George V celebrates his seventieth birthday to-day and we here in Hongkong. in .common with the rest of the British Empire offer our, congra-

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his three-score and ten years, he is as hale and hearty as many

THE Ordinary General Meeting of tulations and wishes for very many the Shareholders in the above happy returns of the day. Company will be held at the Com-though His Majesty has reached pany's Eces, P. & U. Building on Tuesday, the 4th June, 1935, st Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers together with a Statement of Accounts to the 31st December, 1984.

The Transfer Books of the Com.

pany will be Closed from Saturday, 1st June, to Tuesday, 4th June, 1935, both days inclusive.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.,

General Managers. Hong Kong, 2nd May, 1835.

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DASTARDLY MURDER

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in Yangiszepoo

Shanghai May, 29. Lined up against a wall, three Chinese formed human targets for two gunmed, who, in seven shots ored at clues range, killed one and seriously wounded the other two.

he cold-blooded place at No. 70, Laac 2125, langtsepoo Road Ou Monday night after a rubbery in which the two gangsters together with two others,

murder

COOK

Who were not armed, gathered booty amounting to about 3301. The crime was not reported to the police until two hours after its occurrence.

The gaug eutered the house at about 0.15 p.m. through the front door. With one man keeping watch uver five occupants on the ground Eoor, the other three proceeded up stairs, Where Chang Shu-yang uged 1, a tenant, and his two friends, #Chen Po to, aged 34, and Sze King-dah, aged 32, were settling accounts. It was reported that the trio were money-lenders and settled accounts nightly.

The robbers leisurely ransacked the tup flour and snatched every cent from the victims who were re- ported to have put up no opposi tion whatever. Satisfied with what they had obtained, the robbers Inarched the three into a hall on the ground Hoor. The actual mur- Lier was not witnessed by the other occupants of the house who were kept in an inner room. The gang escaped through a hole in a bam boo fence surrounding the house.

By the time the five occupants had plucked enough courage to come into the hall, the tenant of the house had succumbed to the fatal wounds in the chest. One was shot in the shoulder and neck, while the other was wounded in the hody. All the three faced a wall and were shot from behind. The two wounded "were lying in the Sacred Heart Hospital in a serious condition.

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people who are much younger and

the secret of

this is strict and

simple living which His Majesty has always pursued. King George completed his twenty-fifth year of Kingship but a month ago and will be generally agreed that those twenty-five years were filled th trials and worries which would have played havoc with the health of many a younger man. That he has weathered the storm-so-won- derfully well is proof that King George not only sets himself an extremely high standard of living but like a true monarch, he does not allow himself to be worried unduly at the first sign that things are not going as smoothly as may be desired.

Beuter.

Sir Almeric Fitzroy

London, June 1. «

At an informal gathering on Saturday the East and West Fellowship foundation was laid and, the rules and aims of the Asso- clation were drawn up. Page 6.

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Notifications and tenders from the Government are included in the Government Gazette, extracts of which will be found on "Page 7.

Gossip We

sip We Must

1ue Ceremony of Investiture held at Government House last

Tuesday proved the occasion for the most festive gathering of the month, but this is not surprising when we consider that the re- cipients of honours from. His Majesty the King happened to be two of the most lovable and popular members of our

smail community.

Lady Southom (supported on this momentous occasion by Prof. W. I Gerrard, O.BE. and Mr. Tang Shiu Kin, M.B.E.) was the recipient of the OB.E. and it must have added to her pleasure that she received it from the hands of her husband. H. E. the Officer Ad-

The Gloucester trio made their initial appearance at the Gloucesministering the Government. His short but very charming, speech ter on Saturday night and was ac-. claimed an Instant success. Page 5.

when he presented it voiced the feelings felt by "All Of Us" Lady Southorn has worked long and un- selfishly for the good of the com- munity, and, in particular, her splendid support of the Girl Quid Movement has made it one of the leading organizations of the Colony, while her encouragement is an inspiration, to every girl who Jolas The Guides. I rather think that the future will show that her brilliant idea for an International The Diocessi Old Girls' Associa- Women's' Club will have a very far- ton held their first reunion dinner reachlag effect too, for it has all- in the school hall on Friday night | ed a real want, and given us the when a large number of old girls chance of meeting girls of every

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The death is announced of Six Almeric Williama Fitzroy in his 84th year. He was Clerk of the Privy Coundl, 1898-1923, and was award- ed the K.C.B. in 1911 and the K.C.V.Q. two years earlier. In his early life he was in the Education- al Departmer* of the Privy Council Office and was Private Secretary to three Vice-Presidents of the Committee of Council on Educa-afternoon. tion. He served on various com- missions and committees and was the author of several publications including a History bf the Privy Cound from the Earliest Times

Reuter.

WYATT AS CAPTAIN IN FIRST TEST

London, June 2. R. E. S. Wyatt has bren invited to be Captain of the England XI in the first Test Match with South Africa, at Nottingham

June 16- Rrater.

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COOLIES KILLED

Whilst working in the main quarry of the Shing Mun Dan on Saturday afternoon, three coolles, who happened to be removing earth and stones dislodged by the recent heavy rains, were suddenly buried by 'about five hundred tons of earth which came down on top of them. killing one of them. Yum Ping Yee outright, The two others after being extricated were moved to the Kowicon Rospital to have their injuries attended to, but one of them. Yum Chan Choy. succumbed at 4 p.m. and the third man to Chun is still being treated at the Hospital.

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When he was but twelve years old King George entered the Nävy. jothing the Britannia at Dart- mouth with his elder' brother Albert and together they voyaged to the West Indies and Cahada and in fact, during his career in the Navy, King George visited most parts of the Empire. The sudden death of his brother in 1892 made him heir, after his father, to the Throne and thus his naval career was abruptly brought to an end. He was made Duke of York and thus his training for kingship (which has stood him in such good stead) began. His responsi- bilities Increased when Queen and his father ascended the Throne Victoria died on January 22, 1901

but the young duke was quite prepared for his tasks and carried them out in a manner which won him praise from all quarters. Amongst other things he opened the first parlament of the Austra-

Amsterdam, May 31. The raising of the Netherlands liaa Commonwealth; he New Zealand and met the chiefs of to five per cent, is a sequel" to the visited Bank discount rate from four to

the Maori tribes; he was welcomed Bank again losing gold to America." given when he visited Canada franc, which has created uneasi- in the Cape and the demonstration coupled with the crisis to

the showed that his efforts, on behalf ness with regard to the position of the Empire, were appreciated in of Dutch currency.

NETHERLANDS TAKES ACTION

RIVETLESS SHIP

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The funeral of the late Mrs. E. WJ. Sun took place at the Chi nese Christian Cemetery yesterday

attended

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DROP IN HOUSE RENTS

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Canton, June 1. The rentals of houses in Canton commenced to drop two years ago, and as a result of investigations, different City" District Officers, statistics show that the rentals of ordinary dweiling houses have dropped twenty per cent. at least.

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From last year to date, due to the acute trade depression, and increase of unemployment amongst the upper and middle classes, many who used to rent houses in the City, have been cbliged to remove to their homes in the country in order, to econo- mise and reduce expenses.

Instead of residing in European- style buildings. they been forced to live in houses of have now

the old type. Again, many tenants have been evicted by the landlords, owing to mablity to pay rent.

Consequently, the number of empty houses and flats in the City has been gradually increas- ing, and To Let" notices confront the eye in all streets and lanes of the once populous districts

Landlords are now unable to find tenants for their empty houses and are quite willing and glad to accept lower rentals, rather than allow them to remain unoccupied It is reported that many houses which were formerly let at $20, per month can now be had at 810, but fortunately, this is not general. through the Cl Nam Wah Fat Pe.

WEIRD CHARGE OF

FRAUD

Shanghai May 20, traud ever to have been brought in One of the strangest charges of Shanghai is now being investigated by the police of the Chinese area. The charge concerns a 31-year old Shaohsing woman named Fau Ah- zai, and has been brought by a Chapei householder who claims that she defrauded the women of his house of a by an obviously im- possible claim.

In the complaint it is stated that Fau Ah-zai called at his house and told his womenfolk that she had been pregáant twelve years' and that her unborn child" had, the gift of speech. Among the talants possessed by the unborn child was that of prescribing for all kinds of diseases. The women believed her and paid $3 for a series of prescriptions.

the Dominions as much as at Monetary circles here do Home. He was made Prince of believe that guilders can remain Wales on King Edward's birthday on their present gold parity if the in 1901 and on December 5, of the franc depreciates, but the steadi- same year, he delivered that me-ness of Dutch Government bends morable speech in the London appears to Indicate that the pub- Guildhall, urging an increased lie is not much perturbed. alertness on the country's part in Fears that Holland inay have to order to meet competition. These leave the gold standard soon, have were but trifles compared to what decreased since the armness of he was to do in later years and French Government securities has what, we know he has achieved became apparent. since his accession to the Throne | Reuter, on May 6, 1910. Those twenty-five years were perhaps the most dimcult in the history of the British Empire but due solely to his fine qualities as a King and as a man, King George steered the Empire through a period of trou-

[Spedal to the “Hong Kong”Dally bles in a manner that has won

Press" (Copyright).3- for him the love of every member

Leningrad, May 31. Canton, June 1:

of the Empire and the admiration The first entirely welded, name- Owing to the recent heavy rains of members of the other nations ty rivetless polar research ship. and the damaging of roads and outside the Empire.

i has been "launched here at bridges by floods, the five main Probably no King has ever mixed "Marty" shipyard. The new ship highways of the East River Dis- more freely with his subjects than with a displacement of 3 thou trict have been interrupted. and King George and though he has sand tons and which will be are unfit for through tranit

that dignity so desirable in a King equipped with engines of 2400 Consequently, motor buses have there is no aloofness in his beha-horsepower had been constructed bees prevented from running, and viour even towards the most lowly of tremendous strength for ice the Provincial Highways Moter of his subjects. His people regard breaking Together with the ply. Sus Company has requested the him as more than a King-they sister ship now under construction Government to expedite the reces look upen him as the head of one will be utilised for ocean- sary repairs to the different high-ble family and for that reasonographic research in the Arette ware, so as not to hinder - they celebrate his seventieth birth- as well as pilot duty for Spitzber-

day as though it was their own i gen "and Franz Josefaland anniversary.

"Transocean Hue Min,

HIGHWAYS DAMAGED

munications— Nam Wah Fat Po..

On the basis of this complaint, the. Chapei police detained. Fau Ah-rai. At the police station Fau and her husband stoutly maintain- ed the truth of her claims. It was because the unborn child could talk, the husband said, that he had given it the name Ah Lung. He suggested that the investigating policemen, should call the child's name." It would immediately re-

he said.. "Eastern Times," the officers tried. On Sunday, sccording to the

the experiment, but without tincing succes, Neverthelest, the result of the test was such that they have decided to try again.

When Lady Southern has an ob- ject in view she goes right ahead without thought, of herself, so it would probably surprise ber to know how much her efforts are "appredated... but perhaps the

and

prolonged applause which greeted her on Tuesday would give her a small inkling of how people feel. DR. BLACK

warm

Dr. G. D. R. Black, too. is an- other most popular person and has worked long, and unselfishly. for the medical side of the Volun- teers. Always genial and always genial and always cheery he cer- tainly carries the sunshine, around with him and everyone seemed to be quite delighted that he has been honoured by His Majesty with the Military O.B.E.;

(BY PRUDENCE)

Three Glants And A "Baby"

The ceremony of investiturę was; A COCKTAIL PARTY over all too soon, but then came cigarettes and light refreshments

Mrs. MacGregor looked extreme- and every one who could get near

ly attractive in polka-dots of navy clustered round Bady Soutnorning charming although I simply and white. I saw Mr. Moore look- who looked very cool and charm-

snow-white organdle relieved with ing in a beautifully cut dress of

Just a touch of black. There were so

women many pretty' and so many. entrancing dresses that for once in a way I have to admit defeat"...I aimply can't do

cant remember Just what she was wearing. Jean Bird was uri- gibal (as always) in cleverly com- bined plain and spotted sk. Alwen Owen Hughes was very easy to look at in peach-colour, Jean Dowbiggin (as usual) tried to

evade my press-critical eye, but is

vain, for I am putting it on record that she was very dainty in de-

green and white. Pexxy Murrow looked like Dresden Chris in blue and pink and I must men- tion Heather Gerrard who looked very angelic in one of the latest halchats.

justice to them all, nor even half of them.. I only remember a sort of blur of flower-like frocks. ...I had to notice Mrs. Fredicate Tracy who looked really "super" in pale yellow and Lady Shenton who was lovely in rose-tinted volle. Madame Montargis who was talk- ing vivaciously to

a, circle of friends.

Mrs. Eott (the popular Matron of the Victoria) looking very sweet in gray. Mrs. Douglas Valentine who achieved a very sparkling effect in larkspur -blue

After the Investiture, quite crowd of us went on to the Cock- taff Party given By Lieut-Col. GD.R. Black-a. véry` gay affate where healths were drunk and speeches made and everyone talk- Mrs, Owen Hughes was muen ined nineteen to the dozen. Mrs. the fashion in a graceful dress of Black looked simply charming in soft brown silk. This colour has a dress of palest tourquoise-blue- really "come into its own at last. | I don't believe I have ever seen" Mrs. F. C. Hall looked very pretty her in that shade before but it in brown powdered with white. kutted her so marvellously she Mrs, Cock choss somewhat the really ought to make it one of her same colouring with a draped regular colours, neck-line and a smartly tilted hal.

The delightful pool at "the Cafeteria"

It was all lots of fun. The rain came down in buckets outside, büt could not damp the high spirits of those within. Everyone shook Dr.. Black by the hand and congratu- lated him at least a dozen times and we all went off at last hoping the Birthday Honours will bring another stich occasion, along soon.

And, pray, who was the fair vision, who arrived at the D.O.G.A. Alamal Dinner last Friday even- ing, resplendant.. in black flowing gown and Jade ornaments in her ears, who crept in so stealthily to the vacant chair after the second course?; II Dame Rumour 'is cor- reet the Doga-ites are in the habit of fixing meeting times for this young lady just one hour ahead and who would say one cannot be punctual them!

Local and General

A clean bill of health was re- turned for the 24 hours-ended on May 31.

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The annual ordinary meeting of shareholders of the Peak Tram ways Company, Ltd., will be held at the Hong Kong Hotel on Tues- dzy, June 11, at 11.30 am.

Senhor Alvaro Brilhante Labo- rinho is now recognised as Consul for Portugal in Ang Kong......

Hong Kong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 ain, on Satur- day was 0.86 inch. The total since January i was 14.81 inches, against an average of 22.80 inches.

son, retired Master Mariner, and Minnie McCaslin both of No. 418, Hennessy Road; Peter Howieson, Private of the 2nd Btn. East-Lan- cashire Regiment and Annie Leung of 137, Klu Klang Street, Sham- shulpo; and Chan Foori Chang of 234, Queen's Road Central, and Yue Chuck Hing of 21, Santa San- cha Hospital, Macas.

Twenty young Japanese residents of North China passed the strin. gent physical examination and were ordered to join the Imperial Japanese Army last week. The | Physical examination was held in the Japanese Barracks in Tientsin and is said to be one of the stric- test of any military service in the At Tuesday's meeting of the world Of the 72 who were in- Rotary Club, Tuesday, June 4, the structed to appear for the exam!- speaker will be Mr. H. E. Harris, of nation, only twenty were able pass California, who is President of the the examination. These were in- Rotary Club, California. District, structed to wind up their personal and the first Chairman of the In-affairs and report to the barracks ternational Service Committee of for two years of army service, Rotary International.

The winners of the fortnightly whist drive, which was held at the on Gralgengower Cricket Club Saturday night were Mr. London and Mrs. Jones, and Mr. Clubs and Mrs. Wood.::

Members of several Tientsin Chi- riese merchants guilds have pett- tioned the Chinese General Cham- ber of Commerce to the govern- ment authorities to take over the administration of the Internation- ai Bridge in order to ensure safety for trafe” The Chamber The forthcoming marriages, are has acknowledged the receipt of announceod between--John WI | the request but his, not decided

whether it will forward the peti- tion to the government authorities... It will be recalled that an accident occurred recently when the bridge suddenly opened remlting in a panic and injuries to several per-

sons.

Mr. Bun Fo, President of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by his stan, and General Chang Hut Chang, Minister to Caba, returned to Nanking on Friday following a tour to the Nirth-west.

Mt. Hsu Taeng, Vice-Minister of Finance, has been appointed to in- vestigate the closing of the Ming Hwa Commercial. and „Savings Bank.

A European was arrested in Kowloon on Saturday and is to be charged for obtaining a sum of dollars on false pretences from a Chinese.

It was reported by Mr. O. Atidin- son driver of private car 2992 that whilst driving along Nathan Road on Saturday he knocked down a boy named Mak Ting who happen- ed to suddenly run across the road. The boy, stufered slight injury to his foot and was sent to the How- Ibon Hospital,