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BAZAAR AND SALE OF ROSES

Bring $4,200 To Diocesan Relief Fund

The Diocesan Bazaar, held in the Frounds of the Bishop's House on Saturday, was a huge success, and a aum totalling over $4,200 which was taken throughout the day." is to be devoted to relief work. Of this very satisfactory total $1,624 was collected from street sales of flowers. Because of the clement weather, the closing hour was put forward from 8 pm to 6 p.m., yet In spite of the weather there was a goodly attendance throughout, the day.`

The bazaar was officially opened at 11 am. by Lady MacGregor, but from the early hours of the morning many young Chinese lad- les, members of the St. John Am- bulance Nursing Divisioris, and boys from St. Stephen's College, patrolled the streets of Hong Kong and Kowloon, carrying out a sys- tematic sale of flowers...:

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HEAD OF ROYAL AIR FORCE HERE

Air-Commodore S.

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K. M. A.

FIELD DAY

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Volunteers in Mock Battle

CERAMIC & REFRACTORY PRODUCT

Air-Commodore, S. A. Smith head of the Royal Air Force in the Far East, arrived here on Saturday by the Blue Funnel liner Sarpedon.

Tired but happy volunteers re- turned from a field day yesterday, after being engaged in a mock battle in the countryside surround-" ing Fanling.

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All sections took part, infantry units being in full marching it. Early in the morning the Armoured Car Section was to be seen cross- ing the vehicular ferry with their

on parade in full force. the Motor Cycle section were also formidable looking vehicles, while

He is accompanied on his pre- sent visit by his wife and Squadron-Leader R. A. George.

modore Smith who is a personal We understand that Air Com friend of 'Sir Andrew Caldecott, will spend a few days with him

All sections were brought into at Government House when

the play in a "Red" v. "Blue" Army latter arrives to assume his duties battle, and late last night when all as Governor of Hong Kong. He were safe and sound "back in expressed the view that Sir An- civilisation," many were the tales drew, who is extremely popular "herolam" recounted with all classes of the community in Singapore, would be Hted by everybody in Hong Kong.

FLIGHT TO JAPAN Regarding the projected flight of the Singapore flying boats from Singapore to Japan next year, it was said that the flight will com- demence on February 10 and the three ships will be drawn from No. 205 Squadron, with Wing- Commande C.-L. Scott in com- mand.

GENEROUS RESPONSE The money taken is to be voted to the free schools, hopital and relier work in the Colony, and it must have been gratifying to the organisers that the residents responded so generously to their appeal for help.

This will be the first time that a British squadron has ever visit

Girls from St. Paul's Girls' Col-ed Japan, lege looked after the different

stalls in a most efficient mannèr and many were the useful articles that were to be had, including embroidery, knitted goods and china-ware, which all made ex- cellent presents for Christmaa.

In the course of the afternoon a Christmas Play was presented, while Mr. Andrew Chan and. friends delighted with cellent Hawaiian music.

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WOLFRAM ORE

THEFT

Thirty Catties Stolen From Mine

The theft of 30 cattles of wol- in charge of the arrangements: fram ore formed the subject of a President, The Rt. Rev. The Bla-Charge brought against a miner, hop of Victoria; Chairman, Dr. Yeung Ping (40) employed at No. Chau Wal-cheung: Hon. Secretary 7 Mine, Neddle Hill, Shatin, when (Engilsh), Mr. G. K. Chung; Hon. he appeared on remand before Mr. Treasurers, Mesars. Carpenter, Wynne Jones at the Kowloon ̈(Chinese) Rev. Y. L. Au Wal-Kwok Magistracy on Saturday.

and F. N. Chau; Sale of Flowers, Mrs. Bennitt, Miss A. Kwok and Miss E. B. Atkins.

The theft was stated to have been committed at Nan Chang Street. A fine of $75 or in default, six weeks' imprisonment was in- posed

Detective Sergeant Goodwin

CRIMINAL COURT said that the defendant was the

OF APPEAL

No: 1 of five coolles employed in the, mine. They work at the mine everyday and at the end of each day's work they bring the wolfram ore to the office, where it is ac-

Criteria Applicable cumulated and sold once a month.

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Continuing, Det. Sergt. Goodwin said that instructions had been given that on no account was the uré to be left in the matshed in the nine at the end of any day's work.

Appileation or reduction in the sentence on November 14 or aix

When defendant's attention was mouths imprisonment on

drawn to a clause ir. the agree- charges of bung in possession of ment. which clearly stated that an dicit still being in possession on no account must any of the

of 20 gallons of fermenting mater-ore be removed, except from the ial, and of possessing three quar- mine to the office, defendant said ters of a gallon of spirit upon he agreed that he had no right to which duty bad not been paid, was remove it. dinussed when it was made.before. H's Honour the Chief Justice Bir

Atboll MacGregor, by Li Wing on Saturday.

When asked upon what he would rely to show that the sentence passed upon him was excessive, the appellant replied that when he asked the magistrate why the heavy sentence was pasard he told him that he had purposely Imposed a severe sentence to make an example of him, and that if he was not satisfied he was at liberty to appeal

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The recent indecent assault on a Chinese woman by an Indian con- stable stationed at Gough H, and for which offence he was senten- ced to six months, had a sequel on Saturday when, Police Constable Sher Mohamed, who was a witness in the case, appeared before Mr. 8. F. Balfour at the Central Magist raky charged with giving false evidence on the witness-stand, and was fined $10.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Mr. W. Le Bart Sparrow, Assis- acknowledges with grateful ap-tant Superintendent of Police, preciation and thanks the receipt conducted the prosecution and

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COOLIE BOUND OVER

Lau To, a rickshaw. coolie, was bound over in a band of $100 for one "year by Mr. W. Schofield at 2 the Central Magistracy on Batur

day for the larceny by finding of one sult-case containing a num ber of tollet articles and a lady's 10 hand bag containing $490 in Hong 1 Kong currency and $12 Chinese currency, the property of Chan $22 Kwong-wa, master of the King Ying Import and Export. Firm in

DUTIABLE TOBACCO ·

Chan Mo, a married woman, who was charged before Mr. Wynne- Jones' at Kowloon Magistracy on Saturday with having in her pos- session 4 lbs. of duttable tobacco at the Railway Station, Kowloon, ( on Friday evening, was ordered to pay a fine of $40 or serve a prison sentence of 3 weeks. R. O. Major prosecuted.

ANOTHER REMAND

Yu, allas Iu Sing-wan, who made Yu Kwok-fang, allas Henry K.

his appearance before Mr. Wynne- Jones at Kowloon Magistracy, last- week on seven different counts, in- cluding forgery, was again in Court on Saturday when Insp. Chester- Wood asked for a week's formal re- mand, stating that the case would probably extend over three sittings. The order was 'accordingly made, Mr. Wynne-Jimes intimating that he would reserve December 16, 17 and 18 for the hearing of the case.

Connaught Road West, on Decem- ber 5.

The defendant's wife, who was charged with receiving, charred,

was dis

It was stated that the Police were informed of the loss through complainant's brother, and when' the defendant was traced avery- thing was found intact.

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FOR HOMELESS

Street Sleepers Further Assisted

In dismissing the appeal, HIN

Those interested in the welfare Loitshly said: "The Full Court,

of the homeless street sleepers, sitting as the Court of Criminal help by the opening of new quar

went one step further in their Appeal, has in two cases already ince its incepton laid down in the Sek Kap Mel Street, Shamshuipo. ters to house 20 persons, at No. 49 clearest terms the principles by at 4 pan. yesterday. which it will be guided in dealing

with appeals against sentences.

A visit by a representative of The criteria which are applied in found a spick and 'span dwelling the "Hong Kong Dally Presa" such cases as this are firstly: has nat

of the ordinary ̈ semi-

the magistrate in asacasing the European type, three ro0015, 01 sentence clearly proceeded on some wrong principle?: and secondly is the sentence manifestly so severe as to offend against natural jus tice?

which were-furnished with two he found on-ocean-going vessels. rows of bunks, not unlike those to

Each bunk is furnished with a "It would be well convicted clothing, which must be returned blanket and a complete change of persons appreciated the fact that in the morning before the sleepers the Judge sitting in the appeal leave the premises. Full facilities might not had he been the ma- are provided in the bath room for gistrate, have passed the same sena wash and change before retiring. tence as the magistrate saw At to while a medical store under the pass, has nothing whatever to do supervision of Mr. Barton will pro- with it. The appellant has advide all that is necessary to give vanced no reason at all to satisfy medical attention me that either of the principles I have mentioned applies in this case. The appeal is dismissed and the sentence and the conviction are upheld.

the supervision of Father B. No The shelter is being run under

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