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LADY SOUTHORN

Girl

FETED

Guides Say Farewell

DRIVING WITHOUT PERMISSION

Gunner Fined

A fine of $20 was limposed on Ro- Farewell was said yesterday by beri Disher, a Gunner of the Royal the Hong Kong Girl Guides Asso Artillery when he appeared before diation to their popular and loved Mr. W. Schofield yesterday at the Chief Commissioner Lady South-Central Magistracy charged with orm. A tea party was held at their having driven private car No. 913 Headquarters. Sandilands Hut. without the permission of the Other than the officials and guides owner, Mr. W. Munchslogen. The wbo so regret the departure of incident occurred in Wanenal on Lady Southorn, many other friends Saturday. were present among whom were: Mrs. A. W. Bartholomew, Lady Ho Tung, Mrs. S. W, Ts'o, Mrs. K H. Kotewall, Mrs. M. K. Lo. Mrs. Ho Kom Tong, Mrs. Eu Tong Sen, Mrd Owen Huges, Mrs. G. A. C. Herklots. District commissioner of Hong Kong, Mrs. J. R. Higgs, Dis- triet Commissioner of Kowloon and others.

Tea was first taken after which the Guiders formed a horse-shoe outside the Hut and raising their hand in Salute, enrolled t.new

Guider, Miss Chan Following the

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,

C. B. A. SHOWS GOOD RESULTS

Annual Meeting Held

A highly satisfactory year's work was reported at the Annual Gen- cral Meeting of the Central British Association which was held yester day in the main hall of the Central British School, presided over by the Rev. G. E.S. Upsdell, Chairman of the Association, A profit of well over $700 was disclostá. -

The Chairman took the oppor

Traffic Sub-Inspeeter Saunders said that about 1.15 am. on Saturtunity during the meeting to ap day the defendant was seen driv- peal for further support in mem- ing the car in Jaffe Road near bership, which he said would go a Stewart Road, He was driving in long way to ensuing another year's reverse and seemed to be in dif- good work, such as had been re- culty with the gears. Sergeant viewed. Freyer went up to him and asked him to whom the car belonged. Defendant first replied that it was

that of a Quartermaster Sergeant but later changed his story to say that it belonged to a tall dark

haired man, and that this man

had loaned the car to him asking

him to take it to the Garrison Lecture Hall. He had gone there

In support of the Rev. Upsdell, were Mr. J. J. King (Hon. Secre- tary), Messrs. A. J. Coales (Hon. Treasurer). W. H. G. Hirst, T. 8. D. Whitley (Commitice-Members,>

The adoption of the report· as

Presented by the Hon. Secretary

was passed on the proposal of Misɛ M. Whitley, seconded by Mr. E.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1936.

SNATCHER

CONVICTED AT SESSIONS

Admitted Throwing

"Dust"

GAOL TERM FOR FORGERS

Two Charges At Sessions

Remarking that he would have to impose a heavy sentence-in There was an abrupt ending to view of the frequency of counter- the hearing of a charge of robbery testing offences.. Mr. Justice Hay- and violence against Chan Tung den yesterday sentenced Chiu Sang (44), unemployed, at the Criminal to imprisonment to four years. Sessions yesterday. Chan pleaded Chiu wis charged with the pos- not guilty but only three witnesses session of three moulds for 10-cent had been heard when he admitted pieces and 100 counttefelt 10-cent having thrown dus: in the eyes of pieces... The sentence ordered. wus his victim, and Mr. Justice Lind four years on the first charge and sell directed the jury to return a a year on the second to run cor- verdict of guilty. Chan was sen-currently. tenced to imprisonment for tar The jury was:-Messrs L. E. NI years.

The jury empanelled comprised Messrs. G. A. Smith (foreman). F. L Rapley, L. D. 'Walch, H. H. Scott. Lam Chong-choong. Fung shiu-hong and C. L. Rocha.

Ryan (foreman), E. R. Walch.. D. Xavit r. Jackson Hsung Lao. Yin Tol-gin. Sik On-ko and W. A. Weight.

Mr. M..J. Abbott, for the prose- cution, said the police raided Chlus cubice at Tak Wing Street, Sham- shuipo on March 3 and found the moulds and coins in to basket

Chan, was charged with "the larceny of a package of tomatoes from Winifred Beatrice Penney at Gap Road, Happy Valley, on March beneath a table.

12 and with having used personal Mr. V. C. Branson, Government

'Analyst, sald the coins were com- posed of 55.2 per cent, antimony.

Miss Figuerledo but had found the hall closed, The / MacNlder. The Treasurer's repor p.m. on March 12 she was standing 2.4 per cent. tin and 42.4 per cent.

enrolment, Mrs. Skinner and Mrs. Middieton-Smith were presented with warrants. was presented with the First Class car was undamgaed and the driver Pädge and the All Round" Cord. had a license. This Cord is an award for all- The defendan: admitted the round merit and Lady Southorn in | charge but denied that he had Presenting it said that it was the | said "that the car belonged to a first time that she "had ever pre- sented it to anyone.

SING-SONG

Gathering around the

Camp- fire the Guides then indulged in a sing-song, singing some very pret- ty "rounds" which harmonised in a most pleasing manner. It was part of their farewell to Lady Southorn.

As a token of the love and es teem with which Lady Southern was held by her Guides, a present was given to her in the form of a Photograph Album, inside of which were Photos of all the Guide Cora

It was a panies in Hong Kong. beautiful gesture and one which though hardly necessary would aid

to remind Lady Southern of her Guide friends when she is in Gam- bla. Each photograph was signed

by all the Guides and Brownles in Hong Kong.

Quartermaster Sergeant.

His Worship Aned him $20.

ANOTHER MÖNSTER

SIGHTED

Europeans' Adventure

With the news of the tigers" still roaming the Mainland fresh In our minds, the story that a strange-looking sea monster was sighted on the Island opposite the Dairy Farm Pokfulam was narrated by two Europeans who were out sailing in a small beat.

the southern side of

They were in their boat under sail on Sunday afternoon at about half a mille from the shore when they heard a peculiar blowing noise and looking out to sea, they caught sight of the monster, which was about fifty yards away from them. As the beast came to the surface

Mrs. G. A. C. Herklots in making the presentation sald that, they were sorry to have to say Good-from time to time, two or three bye to Lady Southorn and express- big humps could be seeri. ed the thanks of all connected with the Association" for all the good works done for the Association which Lady Southorn had done. They would never have such a good Commissioner again and the speak er then expressed the hope that Lady Southern would have a very good time in Gambia

W SORRY TO LEAVE Lady Southorn said:-It is very difficult to be articulate when one feels things very keenly. I cannot pretend that I am sorry to go to The Gambia for it is promotion for my husband and a new. ad-

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on the proposal of Mr. Manning. seconded by Mr. Spradbury was carried unanimously.

NEW OFFICERS «

The election of officers for the ensuing year, resulted as follows:

President:-G. R. Bayer Esq. Past Presidents-E. Ralphs Esq.. A. E. Wood Esq., G. P. de Martin Esq., N. L. Smith Esq.

Vice Presidents:-8. Wylie Eiq., Miss E. S. Woolley, F. Nightin. gale.

Chairman:-G. E. 5. Upsdell Esq General Committee:-Messrs. T S. D. Whitley, N. M. Whitley, W. H. G. Hirst, G. Gurevitch, T. R. Ro- well, T. R. Ingram and Miss M. Whitley.

Hon. Secretary:---Mr. J. J. King. Hon. Treasurer:-Mr. D. Smith. Dealing with the other business before the meeting, a suggestion from the body of the hall regard- ing dances and swimming picnics,

was referred to the incoming com- suggested that mittee. It was

more dances should take place in the winter, and that there should be further swimming plenics of ganised by the Association during the summer" months,

CONGRATULATED

The Chairman

waid that he

Anxious to get a closer view of the monster, the occupants of the boat hauled down sail and made should like to congratulate the for the spot where the humps ap-club on their splendid showing, peared, by utilising the boat's en- during the past year especially gine. But they were unable to get with regard to hockey. The men's, team had won ten of the eleven to close quarters as the beast made off too quickly for them. However, games played, while the Senior the peculiar blowing noise con- ladies eleven had won the Caer tinued and the two gentlemen kept Clark Cup Competition. With a the monster under observation for further, increase of members he felt some considerable time, but they sure that the club "would still go did not at any time see any spout-ahead." ing of water.

Thanks were also expressed by They stated that the monster the Rev. Upsdell to the C.B.A for was not of the whale or porpoise so kindly donating a cup to the type and were quite definite on Central British School for the best that point. It had the appearance all rounder in the annual sports, rather of a big sea serpent, or at which had been awarded to R. least ten to twelve feet la length. Holden, (Förm 6).

cism here. It suggests an adapta

tion of Isaac Watts', versa!--- "Whene er I take my

abroad

So many Guides I see"

walks

And as I never speak to them.

They never speak to me."

I am glad to say that the happy

Venture into a totally different life and country But I am truly sorry to leave the Guide friends who have played so large a part in my life here, It is impossible for me to thank you all adequately for your loyal co-operation. thank me for doing so little. fact I feel I am a complete fraud. I am a Guide Cornmissioner with the minimum of technical know- ledge, a President of the Art Bo- ciety who has given up painting, a President of the Musical Society friendly spirit which marked our who no longer plays the piano, a President of the Hong Kong Bing- ers who no longer sings and a Pre- sident of the Hockey Club who has never played Hockey in her e. There is a frightful confession for you. However, I yield to none in my enthusiasm for the Guide and Scout Movements and my con viction that in this stormy modern world they are a sheet anchor for the south of all nations.

"I hope with all my heart that. Guiding will prosper more and

Rally gave me a very different im- pression.

"I want to express in particular by warm thanks to all the heada of Schools who nasit us by all means in their power. And to the Vice-President and other friends I add a special "thank you” for their generous support, Our "fairy god- father" Mr. Tang Shlu Kin still

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A hearty vote of thanks was then proposed by the Chairman for the

lead.

COINS IN COAT

violence.

Mrs. Penney stated that at 7.00

near the Monument talking to Mrs. Payne when a Chinese ap- proached her from behind. threw 'white powder into her face and Imprisonment for a year was 'or- attempted to snatch her bag: She dered against Yu Kam who plead- resisted and her assailant grabbeded not guilty to the possession of a package of tomatoes she was 250 counterfeit 10-cent coins carrying and ran away.

He was chased and caught by a man named Hopkins who jumped of a bus

ANALYST'S REPORT

Mr. Abbott said' Yu was arrested by a Chinese constable In Battery Street, Yaumatl. He had an over- coat over his arin with the money in the pocket and told the police Mr. V. E. Branson, Government the coat had been given to him by an oplum divan in analyst, said he had examined a friend in white powder found on Mrs. Pen-Hong Kong to give a man' outside

the Po Hing Theatre. ney and Hopkins and found it to be slats of me. Dr. K. Utley, who examined Mrs Penney and Hopkins, said their eyes were smarting.

"When Chan was asked if ne wished to question Mrs. Penney he admitted he had thrown dust in

Szt. Whitcroft said the forgeries were good and had a ring similar 250 counterfeit 10-cant coins.

A verdict of guilty was returned without the jury leaving the box. The jury empanelled were Messrs. H. Large (foreman). Leung

M

Lou

her eyes to assist, him in snatching Yun-hung, A. K. Minu, W. C. Og-

and D. M. Champbell, the bag Mr. Justice Lindsell then ley, Wong Yu-cheong, A.

stopped the case.

In passing dentence Mr. Justice Lindsell said he would take into consideration the, fact that the

Hams) had stated that Chan was Crown Prosecutor (Mr. E H. WI-

almost starting and in weak condition when arrested.

"Were it not for that I should certainly order a whipping in hd- dition to imprisonment," he said.

a very

“SILENT GUIDE”

Demonstration Given On

Ferry Wharf

Public curiosity which has been aroused during the past few weeks by the hordes of electricians work- ing on the large map of Hong Kong at the Star Ferry wharf, was satis- ed last evening by a demonstra tion of Hong Kong's one and only "Silent Guide."

The "Silent Guide" is certainly a novel form of advertisement.

TOUR OF INSPECTION

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G. O. C. Leaving End Of Month.

By the as, Chitrai which leaves the Colony on April 30, Ha Excci- jerry the G.O.C.. Major General A. W. Bartholomew, will be sailing on it for the North for the Annual Inspection of the China, Command. He will be accompanied by his AD.C., Lt P. J. Howorth, FLA.

Other officers visiting the Shang- hai Pelping and Tientsin areas will be the GRO.2, Major G. K Dibb, MC. RA, and Staff Capt J. D. Milne, Royal Scots

Mrs. Bartholomew, wife of the the G.O:C will be away from Colony next month on a' visit to'

quiguing committee, especially then one side of the wharf is a list Peiping.

Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer for their enthusiastic work.

of several shops and business firms

in the city, with buttons alongside,.!

His Excellency's itinerary will be: Arrives Shangha! May 3,

The meeting was declared closed and on the other is a large scale leaves May 9, and arrives at

Tientsin May 12 arrives map of Hong Kong embracing a

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following a vote of thanks proposed large piece of the business area, i Peiping May 15, leaves May 27

by Mr. W. H. G. Hirst, for the

and

Chairman for his capable handling name of a particular firm lights a Tangku. returning to Hong Kong

Pressing the button alongside the for visits to Shanhaikuan

of the meeting.

SUSPECTED MURDER

Man Found Strangled

continues to wave his wand for us and produces wonderful glita, His latest surprise for us is to take

A startling discovery was made the form of something to com

coolie association with by & Sanitary Department memoraté my

small globe on the thap corre- about June 8. sponding to the position of the firm's premises.

Many local people last evening took advantage of the promoter's invitation to work the sign which is bound to become popular with recent arrivals and tourists..

NORWEGIAN SHIP STRANDED

Keswick To The Rescue

the

more year by year in Hong Kong Guide work. I don't feel I deserve yesterday morning in his round of) "I am leaving the Movement in such

it in the least, bus it is a delight work, when near the Coffee Plan- Departing hurriedly on an Kood hands, far better than my own. I want to express my heartful thought of his. We have not tation in Scokunpoo he came up-known mission on Bunday felt thanks to all those who have quite decided on what form then the dead body of a Chineze male Hong Kong Tug. Henry Keswick, footpath running it is now discovered, set to sea in helped me so generously during the remembrance shall take but I de lying off the

response to a call from the Nor- past ten years. They have made thank him moet warmly for all through the Plantation.

First glimpse of the thert body weglan steamship Hiram. Guiding a very joyful thing, and he has done in so many ways for

The steamship was grounded on they have brought into it that true Guiding in Hong Kong. He is revealed that the man was dend feeling of friendship and sister- a true friend to the Movement and but the body, was still in its usual the well-known Swatow Bar while state with all the clothing about carrying cargo and passengers on Hood on which all true Guiding to us must be built up..

him being disarranged. The Po- Sunday morning, it struck the Hce were immediately informed i sandbank at o'clock and after

FRIENDIY SPIRIT

"I see in a recent number of the Guider that the Cnler Guide gires a word of warning to Guiders and Guides to remember that trend- liness is the foundation of Gold- Ing. he says she has heard that In some lustarices there has been a stand offshear and a want of contact which is entirely foreign to Guide principles, I hope none of us would come under this criti

"Now I can only say I hope we shall all next meet some day some where. Once a Guide always a the discovery and upon examing several attempts to get off had tion it was found that the detalled, a signal for aid was flashed ceased had two pieces of clothing to Hong Kong.

at Bwall late in the afternoon. The passengers were taken off and were, landed safely, after which

Guide, and we must endeavour to keep unbroken, the links of friend ship we have forged in this lovely tied round the neck one of which The Keswick, upon receipt or the Island during the past ten years," appeared to be a lamp wick and signal left immediately and arrived

Lady Boythorn then spent a few. the other a girdle. There were also minutes admiring the lovely album two small wounds in the abdomen that had been given her and said and in the lower part of the back. that it would hardly. Be necessary The authorities feared that the to have to look at the album to re-man met his death by foul member her friends in Hong Kong, means and the cause of death was The party then broke up."

Apparently due to strangulation.

the tug stood by the stranded ver

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DONATIONS

·S. J. A. A. & B.

The Director of Ambulance has

the honour to acknowledge with grateful appreciation and thanks the following donations:— Frize Winner. (Syndicate) Mr. Kong Yuk Tong.

Prize Winner W

. 3500.

100

Mr. Chan Yik Kung .... Provincial Priory of China

Fer Mr. F. F. Duckworth... 100 Star of the East Preceptorý..... 150*

No. 271 Singapore. Messrs. Davie, Boag & Co.

and Staff

Per Mr. W. A, 'Blewart, Miss Fox

(Donation to Cheung Chan

Haw Par Hospital), Kira Ma Pee

(Gratuity) Cheung Chan

Hospital

Mr. Kwok swee Wong

(Gratuity) Cheung Hay Par Hospital

Bingapore Currency.

It I stated that the ship is in bas

the vessel yeste hut up to now no en rece

a to, the

no danger. The tug has attempted cess of its

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