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MID-LEVELS RESIDENTS

ASSOCIATION

Annual Report Issued

NEW ARRIVALS ASKED TO JOIN UP

The Annual General Meeting of the Mid-Levels Re- sidents Association will be held on July 27 in the Board Room of Messra, Jardine, Matheson and Co., Ltd.. when the following Report and Statement of Accounts will be presented:

For the information of recent lifting of the lighting restrictions arrivals to the Mid-Levels, any formerly imposed at midnight on person is eligible for membership public roads and paths. The who is resident or bas Interests in | Association had agitated for a re- the Mid-Levels District which in- [moval of such restrictions for

clude the neighourhood of Ken- nedy. Macdonnell, Bowen May, Conduit and Magazine Gap Roads, the objects of the Associa- tion being

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS.

TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1936.

TINS OF VARNISH MONEY OBTAINED PORTUGUESE LAD

STOLEN

LEAKAGE OF TINS LEAVES A TRAIL

Appearing on remand befare år. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon Ma- gistracy yesterday, Lai Chung-Loi, 30, unemployed was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for thërt or 30 gallons of varnish from the China Paint Factory, No. 1 Arran Street, on July 16.

assistant

Mr. George May, manager of the factory was cited

BY FALSE PRETENCES

ON PROMISE OF SECURING EMPLOYMENT

How a 20-year-old youth duped his 15-year-old companion, was re- ted to Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday

when l Man, unemployed was charged with obtaming $6 from

as the complainant, while Detec-Tang Wo, of No, 811 Canton Road tive Sergeant R. R. Ellis was for by false pretences. the police.

Lai first made an appearance be fore the court on Saturday when a remand was granted in order to enable him to help the police to locate the atolen goods.

At the outset of yesterday'a pro- ceedings. Det.-Sergt. Ellis intim- some time and, although no off-ated that the police had falled in clal communication has been re- | their quest. The theft was dis- celved on the subject, a relaxation covered at 9 a.m. when complain- of the restrictions is much appre- ant made a repors to the police, clated,

Enquiries revealed that an entry had been forced through a lava- tory door in the rear of the pre- mises. Some of the tins of varnish

"The general betterment of the conditions of residence in the Mid-Levels Districts with special regard to Housing. Com-equest. the Public Works Depart-stolen were leaking and these left

CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUNDS In response to the Association's ment erected appropriate signs on etc.. and to consider and the Magazine Gap Road warning police.

munications. Public Works, etc..

thought desirable to make rê- presentations to

the Govern- ment with regard to the annual financial Estimates affecting these Districts." The Association has frequently approach Government on matters

relating to the welfare of the Mid- Levels, and as the Authorities will always lend a sympathetic ear to the requirements of the various communities making up

a trail which was followed by the

and Reclamation Street, the police At the junction of Argyle Street came upon defendant acting in a suspicious manner. He was ques- toned and admitted that he was awaiting the return of three men in order to split the proceeds.. It was known, said the prosecuting officer that one of the men not in custody, was an ex-foki of the

It was explained that I told Tang he was a position to oo- tain the latter employment at the military barracks, Shamshulpo on payment of $6.

IS CONVICTED

Sequel To Squabble At Tai Wan

COMPENSATION ORDERED

A fracas at Tai Wan Bench on the night of July '4, in- volving a number of Portuguese boys and tokis of the public.. bathing matshed which was Ik subject of remand charges, of assault levied against Mario. Gill, 18, clerk, of Na., 16 Gran- ville Road by a foki and a student, Was beard at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday before Mr. E. Himsworth." Gill who was represented by Mr. M. "A. da Silva, brought counter- summons against Yau Wong, -29, toki and Lay Yee Hol, student.

Tang borrowed this amount from his father, it being explained by Li that $5 was for an interpreter in the Central Police Station and 31 for pictures to be taken. Both of

The Magistrate in a lengthy the lads went to the. Central Police judgment found that ill was station, where Tang Was asked to guilty of assault against Yau, but wait at the bottom of the slope dismissed the charge reisting to while I saw an interpreter. Tangan attack on the student waited for some time but Li falled to return.

home where he related the whole The disappointed boy returned story to his father. The latter then said that he had seen in a certain house in Portland Street. The Police were "communicated with and i was arrested of the $6 only: $3.85 was found in the latter's possession..

Accused was sentenced to one month's imprisonment,

and was

Gill was bound over in the sum of $20 to be of good behaviour for six months.

The counter-summons brought

by the defendant against bis two alleged adversaries were dismissed

because of lack of evidence,

THE JUDGMENT Giving his judgment, the Ma- gistrate said:

In this case I have to decide

between two distinct stories that fold by the prosecution and that additionally ordered to pay $2.15 told by the defence. "Wile there amends to Tang. falling which he are many discrepencies on minor was to serve a further two weeks' points in the evidence of the pro- in jail. The money found on de-secution witnesses, it is also a fact fendant when arrested was ordered that there are similar discrepancies in the stories of the defence wit- to be returned to complainant.

There is some doubt as nesses. Sub-Inspector Rogers prosecuted.

to what happened prior to the alleged assault, or why it should have taken place.

motorists of the proximity of chil- dren, and also put up notices in English and Chinese reserving the ralled off grassy portion for children only, With regard to the playground at Queen's Gar dens, this has lost its popularity with the approach of the sum mer season, as it has been found that the glare from the untinted concrete surface is a frequent factory. cause of eye trouble to children.

The value of the stalen goods this Colony if such claims are put for Further, the present small matsh was $72. ward by representative bodies... ited structure has become inade- is essential that the Associationate as shelter from the sun and should be able to count on the rain, consequently there is" press- whole-hearted support of everyone ing need for larger and more sub-still employ private cleaners can stantial accommodation. In for- only have the work done at places interested. in the area.

warding these complaints recent-other than at public car parks un- ly to the Hon. Director of Public der the supervision of the A.A. comers are invited to apply for Works, the hope was expressed LIGHT CARS ON BOWEN ROAD membership. The Annual Sub- that authority might be given for scription is $2.00 to defray the the necessary small expenditure cost of out-of-pockets, and Memor improvements immediately, no to light car for the convenience Queen Victoria Street yesterday told a perfectly straight forward bers and those interested are ask that, the playground might, can-

of residents in the District. In ed to note that this amount istinue to supply an amenity to placing the position before the now payable for the current year which this highly assessed area is

Hon. Director of Püble Works. entitled and provide a direct to Mr. T. A. Martin.

safe and the Association pointed out that healthy centre for the large numregular use was made of the Road ber of children previously using by cars belonging to the Military it. The hope was also expressed Authorities, including an ambu- that Government would consider lance, and by the civilian officer Second Street, the justice of adding to the at-in charge of the waterworks' in traction of the playground by the this locality. Moreover, the targe

To maintain the representative

character of the Association, new-

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE

.

dents interested the Report.of the "Association for the Year 1935.

-ed

FUNDS

Messrs. Thomson & Co.

MOTOR ROAD TO THE PEAK

The Association considered it

necessary to draw the attention

ment's consideration.

Efforts have been made by the Association to open Bowen Road

FATAL MOTOR ACCIDENT

24

There is one matter which can be disposed of immediately. That is the alleged assault by thị đe- fendant on the second complain-

A ratal motor accident occurred ant. While second complainant

about 12:50 p.m. It was reported story yet owing to the weight of to the Police that Lo Eze El. a the opposing "evidence, I am not that the second fully convinced. complainant was in fact assaulted |by the defendant and I therefore

dismiss the charge.

boy aged 19 was knocked down by lorry No. 2901, "driven by Leang Lam, and was killed.

The deceased lived, at No. 31,

}}

DISPOSAL OF REFUSE

As regards the other charge. I and the following facts jroved. That there was a night' in which the first complainant and defen-

the first

The Committee take pleasure in planting of trees on

the grassy make of motor-cycle and side car.cular type of vehicle. A weight dant took part although the evi- piesenting to Members and Rest-portion of the ground to give ad for which permission had been and size of vehicle could, under dence as to the number which

ditional shade from the sun and

given to residents, Was both the provision of swings, &c. as heavier and wider than the popu- the circumstances, be the only participated therein is doubtful, installed in other parts of the lar Ught tourer the weight of that the whole position be review-seven and the scene of the aght consideration, it WAS requested the number varying from two to Colony, The Hon. Director of The Balance in hand amounts Public Works in acknowledging ed on its four wheels than the ed in the light of what was ac

which was more evenly distribut-

between 50 yards and 300 yards.. tu $14.98, as shown by the attach- the Association's letter states that heavier type of motor-cycle and tually taking place, so that resi-

I am satisfied however that the account kindly audited by the subject is receiving Govern- | gide-car permitted at present. As dents might be allowed similar Brst complainant was

facilities. to those enjoyed residents wished to avail them others who, although non-rest- which

by struck by the defendant in the eye, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES seives of the more .convenient

precipitated a general Suggestions have been made re-means of travel offered by a light Road. These representations were supported by the evidence of all dent, made frequent use of the squabble.. This particular fact is cently in regard to the need for car (also enabling lady members unsuccessful, the Bon, Director of the prosecuting witnesses and was of Government to certain defects kindergarten class on the Mid-cf a household to drive) it was Public Works maintaining his for not shaken in the Motor Road to Magazine Levels, to overcome the incon-requested that the requisite per-

under severe 42055- Gap, which have become a source venience and danger of sending mission be extended to such type

attitude. The matter restä examination. mer there. o danger with the great increase young children on comparatively of vehicle. If Government cons-

It is possible that defendant was in vehicular trafic. Whilst seve-long journeys dally alther to the dered it undersirable to open the

actuated by altruistic motives. In ral of the corners of this Road Peak or to Quarry Bay. It is an Road to Leneral traffic, the Com-

going to the help of his friend, but call for improvement. the Com-derstood, that facilities of a private mittee asked, that" at least real-

The Association dealt with com- in my opinion he used an unjustl. mittee have been specially connature also exist in the vicmity dents in the District might be per-plaints received to connection with Dable means to give expression to western end of the University, but here again mitted to share in the facilities the arrangements in some areas his aid. I therefore and defen- of Bowen Road Bridge at the en-

What available. The Hon. Director of for the disposing of refuse. Those dant guilty of assault on the first the journey is a long one. trance to the Alter beds, where is apparently wanted is a .con Public Works. Whilst regretting concerned were advised that, in complainant and dismiss the erriss there is hardly sumclent room to venient place on the Mid-Levels that he was unable to recommend leaving dustbins uncovered in the summons for lack of evidence. pass particularly if a car meets a to cater for the requirements of that permission be given, stated road at night pending arrival of truck going in the opposite direc- the large number of young chil-that he was unaware that regular the dustcart in the early hours of tion at any speed and (b) the dren. The Association will be use of the Road was being made the following morning. they were provision of a footpath from the pleased to take the matter up on by the Miltary who were restrict committing a breach of the pro- top of Garden Road to the junc-receiving details of the number of ed to a small military ambulance visions of the Public Health and tion of Magazine Cap and May children concerned, &c, and in and a light car owned by the O.C. Building Ordinance. Although the Read, and the extension of same this connection it is suggested Milltary Hospital-the latter only actual culprits were the servants. to the present May Road Ter that Members and Res dents, in- in case of emergency. The Bowen householders remained responsible. minus; the road-bends from the terested would assist if they gave Road. conduit was not strong As the Sanitary Department was Garden Road, make it necessary their views at the forthcoming enough to withstand a regular not anxious to prosecute if other for pedestrians to stand in the Annual Meeting. gutter for traffic to pass and the corners are particularly danger-

cerned with (a) th

SMOKE NUISANCE

tramme of even light cars and the means could be adopted. the Asso- issue afany farther perrafts ciation circularised all tenants would endanger the main water concerned as the result of which

GENERAL

Gill was bound over it a sum of $20 to keep the peace for six months. In addition he - W28 ordered to pay $3 to the com- plainant.

CHINESE GUNBOATS IN PORT

LANE, CRAWFORD'S

The

GREAT

SUMMER SALE

EXCEPTIONAL BARGAINS IN MODEL EVENING. & AFTERNOON GOWNS

SPORTS DRESSES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ·

BEACH WEAR- SHORTS, SLACKS, PLAY SUITS BATHING WRAPS AND SWIM SUITS This season's styles All at

25%

REDUCTION

SPECIAL OFFERS of CORSETS

and GIRDLES which

repeated

cannot be

SHOE BARGAINS

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The: Ceutral Government's gun-

ous for coolles carrying loads and The Association was asked to line to the City. The Associa no further action was necessary. (c) adequate facilities for a park--help in regard to complaints re-tion, feeling that Government was. ing place and turning point in ceived from Kennedy Road on the not fully informed of the post- Bowen Road, it being pointed out subject "af" excessive. BOOT from

tion, thereupon pointed out that Among other matters which re- that when ambulances for the chimneys making neighbouring such regular daily use was being ceived aftention were complaints Military Hospital are parked on verandahs uninhabitable. Repre-

made of the Road by the Mill-regarding the noises caused by the bridge, traffic is badly ob-sentations were duly made to the tary and others as to preclude the coollas at night, in the vicinity of boat Tung Chi was joined by an structed; in this connection space Sanitary Authorities since when possibility of it being described as the May Road Chair Coolle Shel- other cruiser the Yat Sen on appears to be available on the there appears to have been an

urgent; moreover light cars beter and also in the neighbourhood Sunday, Yesterday the Yat Ben east side of the Peak Tramway, abatement of the nuisance.

longing to non-residente invariab- of Algburth fall-obstructions fired the usual saluté of 21 guna ly used the Road whenever calls made by sedan chairs parked on which were returned. by HMS. were made in the District. The the public convenience, near May Tamar.

and the Committee suggested that CAR CLEANERS AT PUBLIC the making of a turning point

CAR PARKS hereabouts is of great urgency. Following the adoption by the Committee again stressed that re- Road Tram Station-and__ "tele- Enquiries made elicited the in With regard to (a) the Hon. Authorities of the Automobile sidents were not asking that phone facilities for ordering chairs formation that the Chinese gun- Director of Public Works repiled Association's car cleaning scheine, heavier trame be permitted but and taxis. Representations to the boala i Hong: Kobe are only in that this will receive attention the Committee was asked to sup- that residents be allowed the appropriate, authorities resulted in the course of their "southern when the question of the removal port a petition by private cleaners, choice Between the present per prompt attention being given in cruise,"

of the Alter beds has been settled thrown out of employment, for mitted motor-cycle and side-car all cases. Residents will be in From another source It was and (b) and (c) are held up for removing or amending the rele combination and a light car ofterested to know, particularly in learned that the boats were des- lack of fonds. Realdents are ac- vant regulations thereon. A pro-alinlar or lesser weight and size, rolny weather, that the telepatched here to back up General cordingly asked to use particular mise of support to obtain a modi-giving an obviously greater degree phone at the Robinson Road De-Yu Han Mow's troops should re- care when driving in this area a fication of the restrictions was of comfort particularly in fricle- rot for chairs is No. 20816, being slatance be forthcoming in Canton many narrow escapes have been given. Subsequently, the Associa- ment weather Whilst, in addi- Under the name of a taxi station. when the General takes over con- reported particularly with ta- tion was advised by Counsel in tion to the exceptions mentioned, Menibers, Residents and others trol of that elty Possibly the drivers and others not altogether charge of the matter that it had drivers of light cars having calls having interests on the Mid-Levels cruiser Yung Kien may also pro- familiar with the locality;"

been referred to a Government to make in this drés Invatiably are asked to make a note of the ceed to Cànton: DEFECTIVE LIGHTING Committee for further considera used the Road at & mafter of Annual Meeting and support the AMB Moth has been ordered Residents have undoubtedly t'on. However, nothing" further course, rate-paying residenta Were Association with their presence on buck to Canton. She left on Bin noted with pleasure the recent eventuated and car owners who at present restricted to one parti- that date,

day at 8 am.

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