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CASES BEFORE THE

ASSIZES

"Making Local Money To Order"

COUNTERFEITERS GET STIFF

IMPRISONMENT

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1935.

CORRESPONDENCE HOME FOR THE

Bir,—ás one who has visited the St. John Ambulance Clinics in the New Territories-centres of healing scattered far and wide where St. John nurses 'minister to, sige poor, and where prior to their advent te medical help was avaliable, it comes as a 'great shock to hear that there are rumours that number of these bright spota mas have to be closed owing to tha busiņass depression and the Jack of adequate Anancial support.

-Buch-an-eventuality would · ip- dict untold hardship on expectant mothers and alling children whe

BLIND

HOLDS SALE OF WORK

YESTERDAY

Lady Southörn An Early Visitor

GUN BOAT LAUNCHED

BUILT FOR CANTON GOVERNMENT

Only British Materials Used

A picturesque ceremony was par-

The Fortulum Industrial Home formed by Miss Fok, Chi Man, have relled on a St John doctor for Blind Girls, held a sale of work daughter of Mr. Fok Chi 'Ting of or nurse to bring comfort and re-st the Hong Kong Women's Inter-Canton, at the Hong Kong and

moulds for counterfeiting uef to villagers resident in isolated National Club, Gloucester Bulding, China Dock Company's slipway in!

Hong Kong dollars, ten cent and five cent pieces, at No. 69 Fuk Wah Street, third floor, by the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice R. E Lindse at the Supreme Court

Complete paraphernalia, mating, he pleaded guilty to the possession 35 exhibita, for the coining of Hong of 11 Kong 10 cent and 5 cent pieces were brought before the Supreme Cours yesterday when Kwong Chla Pang aged 30 was charged before the Pulsne Judge, Mr. Justice J. J Hayden with the possession of 11 moulds for counterfeiting Hong Kong dollars, 10 cent and" 5 cent pieces at No. 69 Fuk Wah Street,

third floor.

Originally another man named Lam I was charged jointly for the same offence and as He had plead- ed guilty before the Acting Chief, Justice, Mr. R. E. Lindsell, the case against the present accused - was proceeded with separately.

For the prosecution Mr, E. H. Williams, the Assistant Attorney General in outlining the case sald that on November 11 at about 3.30 p.m. Detective Sergt. Goodwin and a party of Chinese detectives raid- ed houses Nos. 69 and 71 Fuk Wah Street. On entering No. 69 there were several persons on the floor

but the accused was not there. A

search was conducted and in the bathroom under a bucket were found nine moulds. In a store room was found two more of the mculds and other implements for coining purposes.

ACCUSED RETURNED The Police party remained on the floor and at about 4 p.m. accused returned and it was pointed out that he lived in the storeroom. When the accused saw the police party, he said that he was only helping Lam Iu. Accused WILS then taken to the Police Station and in answer to the charge of possession said "I did assist Lam Iu to buy the tin and battery. These 11 moulds were made by Lam Tu." or the nine moulds found in the bathroom, eight of them had genuine coins in them. Of the other two moulds one had a Hong Kong dollar and the other Hong Kong 5 cent pieces.

Mr. Williamma, then went into the "definition of possession and the

question of guilty knowledge.

EXPERT EVIDENCE Mr. Arthur Jackson, Government Analyst gave evidence as to the various exhibita in court. In his evidence Mr. Jackson said that on November 14 he received

yesterday.

An eloquent plea for leniency was tendered on behalf of the ac-

cused by Mr. Leo D'Almada, Ir who was instructed by Mr. D. L. Strellet.

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Addressing the Court, Mr. D'Almada said that the accused came from a respectable famly his father being a poultry licenses

in the Western Market."

He came to Hong Kong in 1916 when his brother succeeded hi father as licensee, Following his brother's' death in 1921, he himself took charge of the stall. At that time he was only 16 years of age and was in a fairly prosperous post tion. Being a man of ambition, he embarked on one or two bual ness ventures which unfortunately proved unsuccessful. One of these was in the China Restaurant in 1929 and that resulted in a loss of $30,000 within two years.

INDEBTED TO $13.000

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and almost inaccessible places.

These nurses frequently have to spend a night in a shack, reached after Perhaps by sampan, and many weary miles of trudging, where by the feeble and flickering light of a small bli lamp they have. tended to the young mother, the passing adult or the fever-stricken

child.

It cannot be denied that these villagers are equally deserving of medical and nursing assistance as their more fortunate nationals in Hong Kong and Kowloon where

hospitals, dispensaries, and welfare centres are easy of access and at the door.

yesterday, when some very ex- Kowloon, yesterday morning, 'when cellent and useful work was on the "Hai Chow", a smail gunboat sale, knitted socks, shawls jersey made to the order of the Canton suits, cardigans, jumpers, etc. all Government, was launched before in the latest styles were among the a distinguished gathering of pro-

minent Chinese business men. many articles on view.

The sale opened at 10 am. in tha morning and continued till 6 pm. Lady Southern, OBE, who made Among the very early vialtors was

aryeral purchases:

In the afternoon the room was thronged with keen purchasers, and many articles suitable for Christmas gifts

promptly snapped up.

were

"Musical Chairs”

CROWDED HOUSE ATTEND FIRST NIGHT

The

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Amidst much firing of crackers, and to the strains of music by the

volens Society, the vessel alld down band of the Chung Shing Bene-

the slipway after the traditional smashing of a bottle of champagne on the vessel's bqw.

FLAG HOISTED

Prior to the launching ceremony, the gathering assembled on the deck when the vessel was still on the slipway, and witnessed the hoisting of flags to the accompani- ment of the Chinese National Anthem.

Among those present were Mr. For Chi-ting, Miss Fok, Mr. Chan

Wai-chow, elder brother of General Chan Chai-tong, Mr. Chan Man- pa, of the Anti-Opium Bureau, Mr. For Po-ching, Director of the Gov- ernment Bank at Canton, Mr. Lo Kung-muk, Managing Director of the Hong Kong China Dock, Co., Ltd., Mr. Wong Ching-kong,

It appears that in spite of the many calls made on the members of the St. John Ambulance Asso- dation and Brigade-street vac- cinations, street duties, accidents, attendance At Races, Football Matches, Fires, personal and ma- terial assistance to other charl- table organisations (I understand

H.K.A.D.C'1 production that on four occasions within a 'Musical Chars" which opened its month Flower baskets and Collect season last night at the China ing Tips have been" lazned)-ad- | Fleet Club drew a packed house. mitting free of charge to the Haw | Those who attended the initial Par Hospital at Cheung Chan performance were unanimous in Manager, Mr. T. 8. Chin, Secre- their praise for the excellent er-tary, and many ladies and gentle- forts of the Club, and for each

The Hoi Chow has a gross ton- member of the cast who played

nage of 285. Her length is 135 feed. their parts so well.

width 19 feet, and her speed is 20 knots. She carries a large

As a result of this fallure, he was indebted to some poultry store-tubercular children from Hong keepers to the extent of $13,000 and Kong, that this organisation which in connection with this be arranged is part and parcel of the Venerable to pay them by instalments at $150 Order of St. John of Jerusalem and a month. The instalments were the senior British Red Cross OI- stly being paid.

ganisation should And itself through Inadequate public Anan dai support unable to maintain the principles of the motto of the Order-For (the sake of) Human ity.

In 1935 be embarked on another business venture by purchasing a launch and junk for cargo carrying between Kongmoon and Macao. | That also proved unsuccessful and as the result of the il-luck that dogged his footsteps he found him self in a desperate position, in the second half of this year. He had a wife, two children, an aged mo- ther and a sister-in-law to support, and his position became so des- perate that he was unable to pay the rent for his cubicle, which was only $9.

A COMPLETE OUTFIT

The play, 29 many know, ig from the pen of the late Ronald Mackenzie. Suggesting as it does a "musical one" it is not the case for throughout the play, huimaur, pathos and laughter are all blend- ed to make it what it is worth

A vein of romance runs through it and what with a spice of sophis- tication, the play is in every' way

great success.

It is the belief of the writer that the public will respond to the call "For Humanity" and subscribe to

cause which is worthy and de-a serving of every reasonable conal- deration.-Yours, etc.

INTERESTED SPECTATOR. Hong Kong, 18th Dec., 1935.

Novikoff, T. O'Neill, Young Chun- It was in connection with this,piu and Chau Hau-leung. that he was induced into taking

Outlining the case Mr. Willams possession of the moulds, but no said that on November 9 at about harm had been done, as no coun- 2.30 p.in. defendant went into the terfeit coins were manufactured.

Tin Lee shop and bought a piece Mr. E. H. Williams, Assistant At-For satin for $11. A $50 note was torney-General, pointed out that given for payment and the note the evidence of the Goverment was refused, because a salesman Analyst showed that the moulds was not satisfied that it was a were so complete that no other ar-

genuine one. The note was sub-

ticle was needed for the manufac-sequently sent to a money changer ture of counterfeit coins.

from Sergt. Goodwin 35 exhibits. These included 11 moulds of which one contained two Hong Kong dve cent impressions, one contained a 1903 Hong Kong dollar impression, one 'dusi five cent mould without coins and one with two five cent im- pressions. There were four more five cent moulds and four 10 centing counterfeit coins was a very moulds, all of which had eeing in them. Two 10 cent pieces and two Ave cent pieces were extracted from the moulds and were found to be genuine.

CARRYING SPURIOUS COINS

Stating that the crime of carry-

serious one, as it affected the pros perity of the lower classes, Mr

Criminal Justice Lindsell at the Sessions sentenced Mok Kwan (30) ta two and a half years' hard la- bour, who pleaded guilty to the There were two Ingots 01 Chinese tin which was 99 per tony from China, 249 counterfeit charge of importing into the Co- cent pure. One metal ingot was Hong Kong five-cent pieces. composed of tin, antimony, lead and copper while a sample taken from one of the two Chinese dollars was found to have an alloy of tin, antimony and lead.'

There was also an electro plating outfit consisting of a proper wire box, a porcelain basin containing a quld which witness found to be a sliver electro plating solution, two silver anodes and a set of brass clips and booka.

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The apparatus was worked by two dry cells. The outfit was com- plete in

every detall for making counterfeit coins and that it would be an easy matter to counterfeit Hong Kong coins with the appara- tus and materials produced.

for verification and it was found

the salcamarı

to be a forgery.

Before the note was taken to the money-changer'i, had asked the accused for another note, but the latter said that he could not giye another as it was the only one he had.

*100.

searchlight, one large gun and four

machine guns. The" vessel will in

all probabilty be used by the Anti-

Opium Bureau...

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The Hot Chow which was con- structed at a cost of $200,000, has Diesel engines and has been built entirely with British materials.

Co-respondent To Pay £2,500

DECREE FOR SURREY LICENSEE GRANTED

A talented cast headed by Mr. E W. Hamilton as "Mr. Schindler" portrayed their roles admirably well. G. Smith-Wright (Joseph Schindler); Eva Jo Faget (Irent Baumer), John Pym (Geofrey (Anng), Preston), Sue Rossi Helen Prior (Mrs. Schindler) Shellah Jeffries (Mary Preston) and Harry Odell (Mr. Piagett) one and all put in their excellent share of the work. The show was & great

Agreed damages of £2,500 were, success last night at its presenta- | awarded by Mr. Justice Bucknili in tion as evidenced by the all round the Divorce Court to Mr. John applauses it received after each Herbert Jones, licenses of the Act.

Angel Hotel, Woodhatch, near Reigate, who was also granted a decree mist with costs, because of

with Mr. Rainshaw Norris Roth- the adultery of his wife, Winifred,

well, who was cited as co-respon-

happened in the shop, and after further evidence had been given. the case was adjourned until Fri- day afternoon at 2.30.

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dens.

Mr. and Mrs. Jones were mar- ried at Croydon, in June, 1924, and have one child, a boy,

The case for Mr. Jones was that tu 1933 his wife and he became

ARMS POSSESSION Admitting possession of an auto matic pistol, a magazine and 100 rounds of ammunition without a UNABLE TO PAY After the fok's return with the cence, Tam Tal, alias Tam Tol-friendly with Ms. Rothwell, who forgery, the salesman asked the se information that the note was a tol, a teherman, was sentenced to Visited the Angel Hotel, Mr. Roth- two years' hard labour by the act well took Mrs. Jones out in his car, eused what he was going to doing Chief Justice, Mr. Lindsell, at and in July last year she told her

the Criminal Sessions yesterday,

husband she had been away with The accused was arrested at the about it. The shop would not have

Mr. Rothwell She timen Jeft pursued the matter of the forgery

The accused, who was arrested on Tung On Whart on November 24,

Addressing the prisoner, His ir the accused. had been able to December 3 at Nathan Road, had Lordship said: On the face of it, pay the $11 for the satin, which two previous convictions of petty

Larceny.. counterfeit gang. It appears that up, but as the accused was unable you are not the principal of this had already been cut and wrapped you acted as runner for them, but to do so, he was not allowed to what you have brought down was leave the shop. The accused then considerable. This crime of carry offered a gold ring and watch and ing counterfeit coins is a very seri asked the shop fokis to pawn them. ous one; it affects the prosperity This was accordingly done, and of the lower classes.

with these articles, the sum of $5

Mr. Williams, Assistant Attorney-was realised. General, said accused had no pre- At one stage of the argument, a vious conviction and had been an Chinese defective entered the shop odd job coolfe since April this year. to whom the salesman told the

FORGED NOTES

story of the forged note.

Pleading "not gulty" to the After further evidence was heard charges. of uttering a forged note, the jury retired and returned a purported to have been issued by unanimous verdict of guilty. Ac- the Hong Kong and Shanghai three Banking Corporation, on November clised

sentenced to was

9- and second y was alleged to have years' hard labour.

seven other notes of a similar de-

(foreman), E. P. Bailey, N. Volkoff,

SEVEN NOTES FOUND The salesman noticed that the accused had taken the $50 note from his right breast pocket. He asked the pecused if he had any money in his left breast pocket, but the accused replied in the ne-

The jury empanelled to try the case were:-Mears: R. H. Wildination in his possession at the eative. However, the salesman Tin Lee Shop at No. 144 Queen's saw him tucking something in his Road Central, Wong Fuk Ko, a girdle, Chinese soldier when charged bo- When the detective searched the tore the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. accused, seven other notes of the Justice R. E Lindsell, told the same denomination were found. Cours that he did not know that Evidence was given by Ho Jim- the notes found on his person were nam, a shroff in the compradore forgeries

LA department of the Hong Kong and

A. Garcia, D. Peoples, W. Ham, H. F. de Laz Mr. Mak Kam Fat of the Chartered Bank of India, Aus- tralia and China was originally chosen to sit as a Juror but on his occupation being known it was de cided in fairness to the accused that he should stand down as a juror,

- A SIMILAR CHARGE Sentence of five years' hard la bour was imposed on Lam In, aitas Lam Tli Bang aged 31 when

home.

Inu Judge ordered that damages De paid into court within fourteen

Mr. H. W. Barbard (Meskra.

Attorney-General, stated it was

Mr. E. Williams, Assistant | days. quite probable that accused got the Michael Abrahams, Sons, and Co.) man steamer, and that he had to Davis (Messrs. Winder" and 1 arms fren some person on a Ger- wpeared for Mr. Jones; and Mr. intention of using them for an un- Egiden) zur Mr. Rothwell lawful purpose.

BANISHEE'S GET THEIR DESERTS

mine and a half years were limposed Terms of imprisonment totalling

by the Acting Chief Justice Mi. Justice B. E. Landsail on three banishses on charges of breach of the Deportation Ordinance...

He

· With a criminal record dated back to 1924, Li Loi was sentenced to three years' hard labour. was banished on January 5 this year for a period of 10 years and was arrested on November 18.

Arrested on November 19 after having been banished on July 11, 1934 for a period of ten years, Chan Yuen, alias Oban Yung, was sen- tenced to two and a half year hard labour. He record dated back to 1930. A telke

AN ELGAR MS: MISSING

Music Composed For Carillon

London, Nov. 26.

A vainable manuscript in Sir Edward Figar's own writing is missing from Loughborough carli- in music library. The police are making inquiries.

The manuscript is of a piece of music composed by Sir Edward 12 years ago, when one or the Anest carljons in the world was erected here as a war memorial, It was specially written to be played, on the hells, and was hailed by mux- clana all over the world as a mas terpiece.

It was then deposited in the I

Mr. EH. WEliams, Assistant Ag. | Shanghai Banking Corporation. Admitting seven previous convic torney General, represented the who testified that the notes were ttons since 1925, Lá Fuk-sang, alias Crown, while the accused was not good forgarles and would probably Mok Blu-bing, received a sentence:brary, legally represented.

bu have been passed by beople who | of, four years hard fabour. He is feared that it has been The jury empanelled comprised | were not used to dealing with them, was last banished on March 23 this stolen," or, perhaps, accidentally Messrs. G. B. Wittell (foreman), Mak Bing-wan, a salesman at the year and was arrested on Novem- destroyed an H. J. Tebbutt, J. C. V. Ribeiro, V. A Tin Lee shop, then described what ber 13.

Bir Edward Kigar died last year,

GIFTS

for HER

Handbags," Gloves, Hose, Handkerchief Powder Puffs, Goat Hangers, Bookends, Costume Jewellery, Perfumes, Powlers, Telephone Dolls, etc., etc.

· LADIES SALON.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

STORE OPEN UNTI 6.P.M.

HONG KONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB

PRESENTS

A PLAY IN THREE ACTS

BY

RONALD MACKENZIE

CHINA FLEET CLUB THEATRE

DECEMBER 18th, 19th, 20th & 21st at 9.15 p.m.

BOOKING AT ANDERSON'S.

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An

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