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GOVERNMENT

HOUSE

Tuesday, Sept. 10th

His Excellency received Dr. G. D. R. Black, Honorary Council for Cuba.

His Excellency, attended by Mr. J. K. B.. Lee, was present at the Rotary Club Tin

His Excellency and Lady South... orn gave a tea party at Govern ment House, for the Staff and Members of the Young Australia League.

Thursday, Sept. 14th His Excellency, attended by Mr. J. H. B. Lee. presided at meetings of the Executive and Legislative Councils,

FROM THE GAZETTE

Appointments Etc

The names of the South China Textile Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the Sing Foong Investment Co., Ltd., and the Kwong Kee Investment Co., Ltd. have been struck off the register,

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1935.

DARING ROBBERY

Portuguese Couple Held-Up

A daring lighway robbery was perpetrated late on Saturday even- ing when two armed Chinese made

MURDER AND SUICIDE?

Chinese Hotel

Tragedy"

BAIL REDUCED

Lemcke Released

Shanghai, Sept 11 Taking into consideration the fact that Mr. Carl J. Lemcke had made strenuous but unavailing efforts to secure the 1.8.$2,500 ball' Axed by the U; §. Court for China and had depcafted with the Clerk

of the Court the sum of U.S.$1,500, together with his passport, Judge Milton J. Helmick made an order. esterday afternoon for the ball to be reduced to that amount, and that he be released from custody.

Luk Kwok Hotel was the scene a getaway with valuables to the for a double tragedy on Saturday extent of about $180. The victims when a Chinese male and a female were Mr. and Mrs. A. D, Sequeira were found dead in each other's of No. 5 Rutland Quadrant, Kow-

arms under circumstances strongly The Government is inviting tend-loon Tong who in their report to polating to murder and suicide. ers for tre service installation "at the police stated that they were

On Friday afternoon the man the new Central British School, da walking in the vicinity of Kow-arrived at the hotel and register.

The order was issued by Judge "well as tenders for air conditioning loon Tong when suddenly the two ea under the name of Wanz Fuk

Helmick at 4.30 p.m. yesterday, en- installation at the Queen "Mary Chinese males, one of whom was shy. He was accompanied by

abling Mr. Letncke to leave the armed with Hospital.

a revolver suddenly the girl and a room was booked

Amoy Road Gaol early in the even- made their appearance from be on the third floor of the hotel. Lady Southors. accompanied by Mrs. R. H. Kotwall, was present

His Excellency the Officer Ad-hind the bushes on a hillsids path Early on Saturday morning the ing. He will, however, have to rec screams minating port to Mr. Edward Faupel, Mar- at a Tea Party given at the Woministering the Government has leading from a reservoir to Kow-fokis heard

from the mom and on the door shal of the Court, at least once a men's In.ernational Club, for the appointed Mr. Richard Edwards to ioon Tong.

The one who possessed the re-betig broken down found the week until the case comes up for Staff and Members of the Young be an Assistant to the Secretary

volver threatened the victims, couple, clasped in each other's trial. Australia League.

while the other man relieved Mrs, arms both apparently dead. "The Mr. Lemcke was arrested, in Sequetra" of a gold ring, valued at police were immediately sum- $10, a wrist watch with band, moned and on inspection found valued at $50, and an expanding that the woman had two stab bangle, valued a $100.

wounds in her left breast and

Friday, Sept. 15th

for Chinese Affairs.

His Excellency. Sir Thomas His Excellency the Officer Ad- Southorn, was operated on for ap- ministering the Government has Fendicitis at the Victoria Hospital.appointed Mr. John Barrow to act

The Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, Act-

ing Colonial Secretary, was sworn in as Officer Administering the Government, at a special meeting of the Executive Council.

His Excellency, Mr. N. L. Smith, appointed Mr. J. E. B. Lee to be his Private Secretary, and Lieut. (Local Captain) W. J. R. Cragg. to be his Aide-de-Camp.

Saturday, Sept. 16th

His Excellency, Mr. N. L. Smith, attended by Mr. J. H. B. Lee, was present at the Police Swimming Sports, held at the Victoria Re- creation Club.

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as District Officer in the Southern Mr. Sequeira was also search-several in the abdomen The man District or the New Territories ined, but nothing was taken from had an inc'se wound in the ab addition to his other duties.

his pockets. The robbers fed in domen and a gash across his the direction of Shumshulpo.

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No arrests have been made so

The Governor-in-Council has rescinded regulation 23 in Table M | far. in the Schedule to the Merchant Shipping Ordinance and substitut- ea the following regulation there-

throat.

A dagzer was found lying near- by while a ́letter was found in the woman's pockets. Their iden tity is at present unknown and al- though they registered as coming

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company with Mr. Eugene Brinson, in Hankow last week, and was wrought here on a charge of at tempting to aid in the escape of Joseph Walden, now serving a fr- teen years' imprisonment sentence for espionage. Both men will be legally represented by Mr. N. F. AIL man at their trial.

Diligent and 'Aggressive Efforts The order signed by Judge Hel- mick runs as follows:-

"It appearing to the Court from

for: Any vessel approaching a CLAN CHIEF LAID from Canton there is a possibility be application of Julius C. Lem-

port in the Colony when search- lights are being worked, and fear- ing that they may Interfere with her safe navigation, may make the signal "ZQ", either (a) by flashing

Log horn.

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lamp; or (b) by whistle, siren or Funeral Of MacLeod

Of MacLeod

It is notified in the "Government" Gazette" that the offices "of the Supreme Court wil be open daily

(Special Air Mall Service) from 10 am to 1 p.m. during the Long Vacation, except on public

London, Aug. 28 and general holidays, when they

Over a mile and a half of winding will be entirely closed, and. onroadway olansmen carried on Saturdays, when they will be open Saturday the remains of Sir from 10 am to noon. subject, how Reginald MacLeod of MacLeod aver. to the provisions of Section from Dunvegan Castle. Isle of Skye, to the family burial ground in the ruined church of St. Mary at Kilmuir.

that they were focal people.

English and partly in Gaelic. The English; the Rev. D. MacArthur, 23rd Psalm was rendered in

Waternish, gave Gaelic prayer: a portion of Scripture was rend in Gaelic by the Rev. D. Morrison, Dunvegan; and the Rev. Hector MacLean, Broadford, read POT- tion in English.

cke that he has made diligent and aggressive efforts to secure the bail heretofore set by the Court with- out success, and it further appear- ing to the Court that the said de- fendant has tendered to the Clerk

of this Court the sum of $1,500 17.5. cash, and it further appearing to the Court that in addition defend- art has turned in to the Clerk his passport, and it further appearing to the Court that there is a Hike- Tradition was closely followed in lihood of at least two months de- the singing in Gaelic of the 30th lay before his trial can be reached. Psalm. Mr. Roderick Budge, who "Now, therefore, it is ordered. led the praise, gave out the line, "That the ball heretofore fixed and the company repeated it. After by this court for defendant Július the Benediction had been proc Lemcke -be reduced to U.S. nounced Mr. Seton Gordon played $1,500; that the Clerk of this Court The Lament for Rory More, accept the gald US. $1,500 cash tune oompi.sed about 1830 by one of the Macerimmons for the thirteenth

tendered to him as aforesaid, to- chief who was commonly called by gether with the passport of the that name. The waterfall at the defendant, and that defendant be castle is named after him.

released from custody pending his Women relativos were standing trial It is further ordered that just inside the doorway of the cas- defendant report to the Marshal of the bier on which rested the coffin, tle when estate employees transfer this Court at least once a week un- shrouded in a plaid of MacLeod red the coffin to the bier, and the tl the date of trial of this cause.

Ten Renerations of the Maccrim-funeral procession, headed by a School, Kowloon," for the supply- Leod, are interred in the church Forest," started on its way up the ing and fixing of Fire Hydrants that one of the greatest composi

avenue. yard, and it was peculiarly fitting "Adaptors, and Branch Pipes, Can- vas Hoses, Couplings, and Span- ners, Foam Fire Extinguishers, numinated Exit Signs, Lantern Light Gearing, and Projector Room Shutters wil be received at the

A wedding of much interest to 5 of the Supreme Court (Vacations) Army circles was "officiated at the Ordinance. 1898, so far as it re- Peak Church by the Rev. Cyti laies to the Criminal Sessions. The Brown when Miss Josephine Chai-Long Vacation commences on the mers, of Douglas, Isle of Man was 20th instant and terminates married to Leut. D. P. St C. Rols- October 17, both days inclusive. ater, of the Lincolnshire Regi- ment.

TENDERS INVITED

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Laird and crofter paid last tribute to the 27th Chief of the Clan MacLeod, who was laid to rest beside his brother, Norman Magnus, and his father and mother. Mourners in relays of six, carried

The bride who was given away Sealed tenders In triplicate. by Mr. T. R. Rowell was attrae- which should be cleary marked tartan.. tively gowned in French laceTender for Fire Service Installa- parchment, by "Madame Chif- tion at The New Central British mons, hereditary pipera to Mac Piper playing "The Flowers of the

fan," and is the youngest daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Chalmers She was attended by Mrs. D. J. Valentine as matron of honour. who wore a flowered silk suit by "Malzie" and a navy hat.

The bride carried a bouquet of Hono tulu creeper and gladiol

The duty of best man was per-Colonial Secretary's Office until formed by Lleut, G. Wilson. The noon of Monday, September 23. honeymoon is being spent at Fan- ting

ATHEIST FAMILY

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Aug 28. Charles Bradlaugh had strong tamily support in his campaigns *for free thought and reform, His three children were atheists. A pillar of strength was his eldest child. Mrs. Bradlaugh Bonner, who has just died at the age of 77.

Qualified in mathematics and chemis.ry, she lectured at the Hall of Science, spoke on the platforms of the National Secular Society quntil a throat affection prevented

her), and wrote many pamphlete

and books on free thought and birth control

She

was her father's secretary on the "National Reformer," and assisted in his stormy political campaigns. She coFaborated with John M. Robertson in the standard biography of Bradlaugh.

Her husband, a printer, was also in the movement, and printed many or Bradlaugh's writings.

..alal Treasury.

On

tions of this distinguished line should have been played after the coffin had been, lowered into the moss-lined grave.

WALLING OF THE PIPES Every forty or afty yards six nien fell out and relieved those carrying the bier, and in this way all the mourners in turn' assisted in carrying the chief to his resting place becide his fathers.

Visitors to Skye among them many from the southern country, where Sir Reginald worked and lived for many years-aw for the first time & Highland chieftain'

funeral. Two

FAMOUS LAMENT

by aar to Skye-the aeroplane in Pipe-Major Reid, who travelled The successful tenderer will be which he was a passenger passed

over the castle just before the ser required to deposit as security a vice commenced-played "The La sum of $100 in cash with the Co-ment for the Children," pacing to

and fro beside the ruined church

The lament was composed by

by two the mourners Patrick More Maccrimmon about proceeded at a slow pace along the 1680 when, according to tradition, roadway, which twists and turns he lost seven of his eight sons with above Dunvegan Lach and gives in a year of a fever brought to view of the flat-topped hills Dunvegan by the crew of a sailing resnel, It is considered by many experts to be the most beautiful pibroch in existence. Only a mas ter can play it properly.

No work will be permitted Sundays.

From of tender, specification and further particulars may be obtain-

ed at the Office of Mr. W. A. Cor-

nell. F.R.LB.A., Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Ice House Street.

AIR CONDITIONING " Sealed tenders in triplicate. which should be clearly marked "Tender for Air Conditioning In- stallation, Queen Mary Hospital," will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until ngon of Monday, October 7.

The successful tenderer will be

sum of $3,000 in cash with the Colonial Treasury.

No work will be permitted on Sundays.

Form of tender, specification and further particulars may be obtain ed from the Office of the Public Works Department.

£1000 FIRE AT DOUNE

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"MacLeod's Tables."

The wailing of the pipes was un- ceasing during the two hours which passed before the bier was carried through the narrow entrance of the During the interment the general church, with its weather-stained mourners remained outside the walls, in every crevice of which walls of the roofless church. They wild ferns are growing. subsequently filed past the grave The service at the graveside was and took farewell of a chief whose brief, and the pall-bearers one of family has been in Skye for many whom wore a yachting cap-remain centuries.

ed the open grave while the pipe- major played the famous Maceriin- wou-lament, a composition of great

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length.

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SHANGHAI WEDDINGS

Taylor-King

Shanghai, Sept 11.

The wedding of Miss Maud King. the daughter of Mr. J. King of Auckland, New Zealand, and Mr. Harry Lees Taylor, son of Mr. 8. M. Taylor, also of Auckland, New Zealand, took place yesterday at 2.30 p.m. at the China Inland Mis- sion with Mr. W. H. Warren of the C. I. M. officiating in the presence of friends.

The civil ceremony was perform- ed at HBM Consulate-General at 11 am.

At the religious ceremony Miss Beth Herbert and Mr. F. E, Keeble attended the couple, who will re- main in Shanghat for some time before returning to where both are engaged in mission- ary work-

Kwelchow

Mr. Taylor has been in China for ten years and has spent most of that time as a missionary, Ewel- thow Mrs. Taylor has been in Kwelchow for the past four years.

Ipekdjian-Jones

In a quiet civil ceremony at H.B.M. Consulate General yester- day morning at 11.30 o'clock Miss Doro by Inez Jons of Manila and Mr. John B. Ipekdjian were united

marriage.

The anal ceremony was conducted required to deposit as security a by the Rev. R. A Hendy, Vicar of Woburn, Buckinghamshire, who is at present staying at Portree,

THE PALE-BEARERS IN THE CASTLE COURTYARD

Four Presbyterian ministers

The pall-bearers wereCaptain, participated in the service which Woolrige Gordon of Ballhead; Mr. was held outside the entrance to Norman Hearthcote; Lochtel; Mr. Dunvegan Castle, which is dominut Alister Macdonald of Sleat: Mr. ed by a tall, square tower. Whil Bertram Mitfood; Sir John Lorne clanses and islesmen were gather-LacLeod: Major B C. MacLeod, ing in the courtyard of the castle secretary of the Clan Association: set on a rock, pipers concealed from and Mr. Neil Nicolson, the oldest view by the trees and shrubbery employee on the estate

The Senfeld" Trustees, of whom

The bride is the daughter of Mr. were playing a lament.

The coffin, on which rosted Sir Reginald-was one wore 8. M. Jones of Máxila and thi single floral tribute and the bounet presented by The Mackintosh and bridegroom is a prominent dia with the three angle feathers depot-Colonel the Hon. Lan Campbell. mond merchant here and is dir- ing chieftainship, had been placed Other mourners were-Bir Mur cetor of Ipekdjian Brothers Ltd. outside the main doorway. Close by doch Macdonald M.P.; Mr. K. For the present Mr. and Mrs. it stood a piper, and the mourners Robertson MacLeod of Greshorinah; Ipekdjian will make their home at some were in morning dress and Colonel Macdonald of Totes Mr. the Cathay Hotel but they expect inany more wore a can-lined them-Angus Nicholson, representing the to leave soon for Manila. where selves round the walls. Those in Department of Agriculture for they will remain for some time. A comparative study of the list

Highland dress include The Moc Scotland: Dr. Cumming Grant, kintosh of Mackintosh and Lochiel.chief of the Gaelic Society of Lon or salaries explodes the fallacy that

Wrapped round the flagpole on don; Major Hallory; Mr. H. H Ambassadors and Ministers are When the fire was discovered by the battlements was the MacLeod Mackenzie, North Uist; Mr. C. L Better paid to-day than formally. the occupant; Mr Douglas Thom-banner at half-mest. There was Fraser of Beelig, representing In- In 1889 the Minister to China son, the kitchen was well abisze, marcely an air of wind, and only verness Unionist Association ; received "26000, as compared with and Stirling Fire Brigade arrived to the screeching of the gulls in the Major Shaw of Curry; Mr. €4700 to-day, the Ambassador to and names bursting through the shore broke the stillness. The sim- Erancis. Peppa Bed

MacLeod, Prussia 28000, "as against' £8100, roof. The brigade were handicap-ple but solemn service commenced don; Bailie Joseph the Ambassador to Turkey £8000, ped by low Dressurs in the water when the mist was lifting from the Inverness Captain Mao as against 67210, the Minister of mans, and pumping had to be re-hills and revealing their purple donald, Waternish: Mesars I. T.

BETTER-PAID AM. BASSADORS

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London, Aug 28.

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London, Aug 28.'

A destructive fire occurred in Doupe an Saturday afternoon, when the dwelling-house; Castle view, situated of Main Street, and a stable and garage aduening were gütted the get pie seve

Greece £3800,"ris against £3825, sorted to, with the result that many grandeur

GAELJU AND ENGLISH and the kibassadoriste, Rinaia houses were without a supply, dur- SRING SERVICES Ambett ""Erood, as against 61254

lng the dinner hour,

and W. D. Mackenzie, Edinburgh Mr. Ian MacLeod, Isleordsay Colonel H. W. Kemble of Knock

From the entrance steps the Rev. Mr. Malcolm MInnes Ostaig; and the Parts Ambassador, it is true, Mr Thomson lost most of his Alexander MacKinnon. parish Mr. Duncan MacLeod of Skeabout, received only Eid:000, ar against rumiture, and the total damage minister of Duisionish, conducted who travelled from Glasgow by 214,578, 16-day, mo heyataonly a tamomts to over £1000:20 PM | the "särvier," which was partly Ip" beroplan, MJKOT RACE

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