1936-10-22 — Page 7

COMMITTED

FOR TRIAL

Robbery Attempt By Man With Violence

`I "HAVE NOTHING TO SAY"

Continuing the case against Li Lin-fang, 47, who faced a charge of robbery with violence before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central

"NIGHT MUST FALL"

Heavy Booking

For Local A.D.C.

Production

SEVERAL ACTORS TO

MAKE DEBUT

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1936.

HELPING

THE POOR

OF COLONY

Annual Bazaar To Be Held In November

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

For fifty-two years the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has relled on an open-air Fête to supply the main part of the revenue with which it helps the poor of the } Colony. The fifty-third will be held this year on Sunday, Novem ber 1.

Booking for the Amateur Drama- Lic Club's forthgoming production

"Night Must Fall," opened with a flourish on Monday last and the sold number, of seats already augurs well for public support for the latest enterprise. With this Long experience and a band of

Magistracy yesterday, Chief Detec-of Emlyn Williams' famous play tive Inspector J. Murphy, pro- secuting for the Hong Kong Po- lice, brought in further evidence to support the story told by Tam, 61,

POSSESSION OF CANVAS BELT CUT

FALSE NOTES

Heavy Sentence

Imposed At Kowloon

POLICE AND AGENTS

7

WITH KNIFE

Robbery Sequel At Sessions

Before

the Culer Justice, Bu Atnou MacGregor, ac tile Crimina Sessions yesterday, El Yung. 31. Sentence of six months hard contractors coone; faced a charg labour for possession of two that being armed with a knie, de and two $10 taide panknotes was roboed Chau Pat, of a canvis best imposed upon Cuan Kwong, 35, by

and 544,97, in a mashed at Laicni-. Mr. Q. AA. Macfadyen at ekok un Beptember 18, nowicon Magistr yesterday invernoon.

Mr. E. Wiuatis, Assistant At- torney General, appeared for the crown and the following jury was empanelled:Messrs. B. C. A Proulx (foreman), Choy Sai-plu,

an aman employed by a printing play the A D. C. opens its ninety-devoted workers have enabled the and on being searched the poles T. D. Paton, R. M. Henry, C. A. de

shop proprietor, the victim of the crime.

The first witness yesterday, Chlu Chun. coolte at the Yeung Ming Kong Printing Works. 12 Sat On Lane, told the Court that at 4.15 p.m. on September 29, he was sitting outside the shop, The first inking he had of the affair

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when

defendant ran the past him about four feet away followed by

the amah who was shouting. "He has snatched my money!" He immediately joined. in the chase and later saw de- rendant enter a leather shop at 366 Des Voeux Rond Central. He followed the man in and found him on the third floor and when the amah

came

him and sald. up after That's the man!" he seized him and dragged

downstairs hin

Another fox!" from his master's shop met him, and together they brought the man to their master who then told them to take the defendant to the police station.

Following further evidence by the prosecution the. defendant admitted the crime and told the Court that he had nothing to say

in his own defence.

The prisoner was committed to the Criminal Sessions next month to stand trial.

"PHILIPPINE CLIPPER"

Pan-American

Seaplane Due

To-Morrow

INAUGURAL TRIP

FROM MANILA

It is stated authoritatively that the Pan-American Airways' sea- Pidge Phulppine Clipper will arrive in the Colony to-morrow,

Weather permitsing. the Pip- pine Cupper Wil leave MiG.a Bay at 7 am, lo-mollow, and will ny direct to Macao, where it is scheduled to arrive at noon. The Clipper will depart from Macao at 3 p.m. arriving here in less than' half an hour,

:

SPLENDID AIRPORT Work that has been progressing apace for some time is nearing completion at Kal Tack and when the Clipper arrives here. It will land at the most modern airport in the Far East. The bay in which Kai Tack" altport "is situated, is over a mile in length thus afford. ing ample space for the largest seaplane to alight and take off.

Junks and sampans will not be

permitted to enter a defined area. This will therefore obliterate a serious problem to the air autho- rities here

NOTICE TO

MARINERS

Change In Colour Of Steep Light Buoy

third season and there is every ren- son to believe that "Night Must

Fall" will take its place in the long line of successes produced by the Club since its foundation in 1844. # Mr. E. G. Smith-Wright, now firmly established with Hong Kong play-goers, is in charge of the pro- duction and under his able guld- ance the carefully selected cast is shaping well. Most of the players are new to the Hong Kong foot- lights and foremost among these is Nigel Waymouth who comes to us with a brilliant record from the

Malta A. D. C. Ruby Mathieson is too well known in musical circles to need Introduction but, we be- lieve this will be her first appear- ance here in dramatic work. In Winnie Cox we have an actress of very considerable experience in amateur work in England while Beth Smith-Wright has earned a high place in the Shanghal dra. matic club. San Pringle makes her debut in this production and Fay Grossmen returns to the local stage after an absence ali to long from the point of view of Hong Kong play-goers." The remainder of the male side of the cast comprises Jerry Marsh, J. Roberts and G. Gilmour, who are shaping well in minor roles.

An effective setting for the play has been executed by Mr. W. A. Cornell and stage direction will again be in the experienced hands of Mr. B. Grossman,

Performances will be given at

The China Fleet Club Theatre at 9.15 p.m. sharp. on the nights of

4th. 5th, 6th and 7th November

and seats may be booked at Anderson Music Co

SHANGHAI INQUEST

The

Society to make this rete each year the outstanding event of its kind in the Colony, and this your

inspector Elston prosecuted and said that the defendant was as 1ested on information received.

were found in his pocket

Wong Sning, seaman, said that he had met the defendant some time last month when he was injury that two days previous at the

It promises to surpass all previous troduced, and after a long con- efforts. For many months an energetic Committee bas been versation with him, he (witness) working to secure good results, went to the police, and acted on

the instruction. and they believe that now they can promise many things to at- both tract visitors of all tastes. young and old

WLE remain

rear

open

C. Rodrigues, H. & Ribeiro and R'A Staring.

Mr. Williams explained to the

Sessions the accused, in reply to the charge, stated that he cut the belt while the complainant was asleep. He stole the belt but did not go so far as robbery.

Both complainant and the accus- ed were formerly employed to-

On October 2, the defendant came with some samples of bank- notes in a restaurant in Shang- hai Street. The next day he ar The Fête will be held at Cha-

gether at a firm of contractors to meet defendant at tham Road. Kowloon on a large ranged

and the accused left some months срель ground

the Rosary Prince's Cafe, where they bargain-go. Church. The opening will take ed over the billa. The next meet-

Complainant was employed as a place at 3.30 p.m. and the Fete ing took place on October 6 at the watchman and resided in 4

until 11.0. Lin Heung tea-house, at the junc-matshed which was also partly There are numerous games, for tion of Canton Road and Shang- use as a store. On the night in which interesting prizes are offer- hal Street, where transactions took question the door was shut and

articles place after a slight delay. Five hooked with a plece of rope. ed, and a great many donated by friends will be offered days later they met again at the at exceptionally

prices. Duk Yue tea-house, and here the Refreshments of various kinds can „notes were shown to another mai be obtained, and there will be a named Leung Hol, who was also special musical programice for under police instructions, Leung afternoon ánd evening.

The suggested they should go to Nan- illumination of the grounds at gin Road to complete transactions. night will be a special feature of All three went, with witness and the Fête this year.

the defendant walking in front and Leung behind. In Shanghai Street both were stopped by a Chinese Detective, on instructions. and arrested.

low

Those who visit the Fete can be assured of an enjoyable experience. and at the same time they will know that the money they spend will find its way to the most de- serving poor of the Colony who are served by the workers of the Society, without distinction of race or creed.

voluntary

BICYCLE THEFT

Mentally Deranged Boy Charged At Kowloon

BOUND OVER

Stated not to be responsible for his actions, Ho Mun Kam, 19, 1

At this stage

the defendant claimed that witness lent him the money to do business with, and that a friend named, Yean would be responsible.

"How can I lend the defendant a.. much money. I only knew him une month ago, and besides this Idan Yeun is even poorer than 1 ard," said the witness.

Defendant strenuously denies the charges, stat.ng that the money did not belong to hini, and also added that this was his rat offence.

Before being sentenced Inspec- tor Elston pointed out to His Worship that the police knew that this sort of thing had been going on for a long time, but were un- able to get the man selling the

Sequel To: Death Of Ping On Lane, second floor, an- notes and had to employ agents

Mr. D. E. Abraham

peared before Mr. Q. A. A. Mac- fadyen at the Kowloon Court yes-' terday charged with larceny et a bicycle. outside No. 418 Castle Peak Road on October 20 about 5.15 p.m. The value of the bicycle was said to be $20, and has been recovered.

The deceased being a man with out nationality, an inquest was conducted recently by Procurator Soong over the body of D. Ezra Abraham, aged 48, a "Jew, which

Complainant was Ng Wong, 38. was found in House No. 57, Lang shop keeper, of No. 15, KI Lng No. 644. Hart Road. Shanghal.Street, hrs floor. states the "North China Daily Acting Sub-Inspector Hughes, prosecuting stated that on Octo-

News,"

VICTIM INJURED

About 8 pm, the complainant heard a noise and later saw the accused who was carrying a bas- ket and a torch. Acensed grabbed complainant by his belt and made a cutting motion. The victim felt a sharp instrument cutting the palm of his hand. He tried to catch the accused but failed. The complainant felt a second cut this time on the nape of the neck. The accused then ran away after making another out at the canvas.

belt.

Complainant ran out and met some Indian policemen who tele- phoned to Shamshatpo· Police Station. On returning back the complainant saw น bus coming from the direction of Laichikok with one occupant who Was the accused. The bus was stopped and the accused taken off. He was

searched by Sub-Inspector Hudson of the Rayal Naval Yard Police who found $43 in banknotes in the accused's shoe.

Inspector Chester Woods visited the matshed and found a knife

and some money on the floor.

Accused stated that through Doverty he was compelled to steal otherwise be would have committed suicide,

in their effort to trace him.

Evidence was heard after which The defendant was allowed to the prisoner was found guilty and was sentenced to two years' hard labour.

talk to his wife for a few moments before going to gaol.

CONSTABLE

At the conclusion of the inquest.ber 20. B.C. 380 was 'on Patrol on the Procurator returned a verdict Castle Peak Road, when he saw of death due to wounds received the defendant riding a bicycle on from being chopped with a chopper the "wrong side of the road. Hr and assaulted with a hammer. The shouted to the defendant to stop. body was ordered to be removed for but the defendant Instead, jumped burial by the representative of the

off the machine and ran away. He Jewish Communal, Association and

was chased and on being appre- the police were instructed to ap- hended he admitted that the ma-or prehend the assallant or assailants chine did not belong to him:

of the deceased.

Police evidence was to the effect that a female Chinese alleyway sweeper named Yao Vung-82 found the deceased's body and, when police attended, they found the deceased batt apparently been murdered with a chopper and a hammer by person or persons at present unknown. The body had

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been examined by the Council

doctor, as the deceased was frst alleged to be a British subject

Yao Yung-sung, witness, told the Procurator that he did not hear any alarm raised by the deceased when he was murdered. Witness Mariners are warned that on or

said he did not see any friend call- about the October 13, and withouting on the deceased who lived in further notice, the colour of Steep his house alone.

Light-buoy will be changed from black to black and red vertical stripes, and the buoy will there- after mark the spit at the northern side of the entrance to the Tung- chow West Channel.

PRICE OF SUGAR

HIGHER.

The price of sugar in the East River area is steadily rising due to the absence of smuggled sugar.

Vessels bound up river should pass this buoy on their own star-

It is generally known that great board side when navigating the Tungchow West Channel and on quantities of gugar has been their own port side when proceed-smuggled into that area from Ing up the East Channel

Hong Kong by secret overland routes.

There will be no alteration in the present advertised pusition of the buoy, pur will any other char acteristics of the bung be changed. "Chart" affected:" Chinese" "Ad- miralty Chart No. 142.

According to a Canton source, the detention of the steamer e.s. "Italy" for conveying illicit sugar has been responsible also for the falling off of foreign sugar.

IN TROUBLE

Searches Flat, And Demands Money

SERIOUS

ALLEGATIONS

WEDDING

The forthcoming wedding is an-

nounced between Gordon Synder,

chief superintendent of the Pan-

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FURNITURE

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UNCLAIMED CARGO

An application for the confisca- tion of 200 Ibs, of unclaimed and unmanifested cargo found aboard the steamer Tin Yat on October 12 was made to Mr. K. Keen at the Magistracy yesterday

Sergeant J. E. Hayward, of the

Yau Kwong, 26, police constable Shumshupo Police Station

before Mr. QAA Kowloon was brought Acting Sub-Inspecti Hughes Macfadyen at the Kowloon Magis- asked his worship not to sentence tracy yesterdity on two charges.

morning. the defendant but only bind him alleging misconduct as a police Hong Kong Police, told the Court over, as he was mentally un- officer by entering the first floor of balanced and was not responsible No. 214 Cheung Sha Wan Road and

that he boarded the Tin Yat on. for his actions.

the day in question when she dock- searching without a warrant, anded alongside the Po Tak Wharf and for demanding $10 with menoces found the cargo without any ap- from Chan Kat Kwong, at the parent owner and not entered on above address.

Mr. Macfadyen asked

defen

dant's mother, who was in court it she would be responsible for the boy's actions in future; and re-

Ceived a reply in the affirmative. Acting Sub-Inspector Hughes

Defendant was bound "over in $100 in the mother's security for six months.

DOG ON BATHING BEACH

For sllowing his dog abroad on the bathing beach at Repulse Bay at 5.45 p.m. on August 27, Captain Shean, of the Royal Dlater Rifles, resident of No. 3 Bungalow, was,

given a caution by Mr. K. Heen at the Central Magistracy yesterday morning.

the vessel's manifest,

confiscation . The

order was

HEALTH AND STRENGTH

prosecuted and stated that he was granted. on duty when complainant came into the charge room, breathless from exertion, and said that à bolice officer was in his nat searching the place. Det-Sergt. | Riddell went to the dat on his motor cycle and found the defen dant searching the rooms. He was arrested and taken to the station.

The case was remanded to a date to be axed for hearing.

DOG OWNER FINED

For allowing her German sheep dog on a "pabile road without a

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