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EMBEZZLEMENT TYPEWRITER

CHARGES

Old Employee

Ordered To..

Refund Money

FERRY COMPANY'S

LOSSES

Li Pak appeared on" remand un Saturday before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magistracy on three charges of embezzlement from the Hong Kong and New Territories Ferry Company. Lta.

Mr Peter H. Sin appeared for the complainant, Li Chung Po. manager of the company, Mr. Sin said that the company operated launces from Hong Kong to Cheung Chau and that defendant had been a compradore of the firm for seven spark. He rendered dally accounts of the revenue of the company, but on October 15, he presented a statement that was short by $10 of the real account. Similar discrepancies occurred on October 22 and October 24, for $10 and $5, respectively.

The errors were discovered

well-founded suspicions. He demanded to check over the receipt counter-folls and round the false entries. Defendant" wheh asked if he had anything to say, replied that he had nothing to 28y.

the manager

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Mr. Schofield iomarked he thought it possible that defendant could easily refund th losses to the company.

Mr. Sin informed his Worship that the offense was a systematić | fraud perpetrated by defendant over a period of time.

Mr. Schofield ordered the sum of $50 to be refunded to the com- pany, and sentenced, defendant to one month an each of the three charges.

FORGERY OF DOCUMENT

Carpenter Bound Over

A 23-year old carpenter, Ny Nang, of Wanchal, was charged before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magistracy on Saturday, for the forgery of a public docu- ment. for which offence he was bound over.

Inspetor A. E. Carey prosecuted. On November 9, defendant was riding with Tse Fut in a truck, of which the latter was the driver. Tae tendered the forged docu- ment, which was a sand issue note issued by the "Public Works De- partment, and which showed an excess of load. This was an ap- parent effort to defraud or de- ceive the contractor's of a small sum of money.

Tse pleaded not guilty to the charge of uttering the pote as be had had no knowledge that it was forged. He was discharged from the court when Inspector Carey accepted his plea.

THEFT SEQUEL

Newly Married Man Sentenced

PLEADS GUILTY TO

RECEIVING

Following the arrest of Lewis White, a Chinese' of Honolulu, he was charged at the Central Ma- gistracy on Saturday before Mr. K. Keen, for the larceny of an Under- wood portable typewriter, and for receiving and pawning the type- writer illegally.

Mr. F. X. D'Almada. Jr., ap- the defendant while peared for Det-Sgt. C. Byron represented the prosecution.

BAG SNATCHING AGAIN

European Woman Victimised

Leung Tai Sing, 38, unemploy ad was charged before Mr. Q. A, A. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Ma- gistracy on Saturday for theft of a hand bag, from Mrs. Stevena in Nathan Road.

Inspector Shannon said that on November 13 at 3.30 p.m., the com- plainant, who resides at No. 532 Nathan Road, second floor, was standing in Nathan Road when the defendant matched her bag and ran away. Mr. J. Mason and Mr. E. Kay, who witnessed the in- cident gave, chase and arrested, accused.

According to the prosecution, on October 24, the premises of the Christian Science Reading Room, located on the sixth floor of the Bank of East Adla Buliding was broken into, and the typewriter | the two gentlemen for and a money box was filched. prompt action.

The defendant who had one Previous conviction for larceny. was sentenced to six months in- prisonmens.

Det.-Sgt. Byron, in searching around the different pawnshopa. discovered the typewriter at the

Yuen Fawn Shop, Tung

at 66. Johnston Road,

Defendant returned on Novem- ber 10 to pawn some clothing, and he was detained by the manager of the shop. Det-Sgt. Byron was called, and defendant admitted to pawning the typewriter for $30.

Mr. D'Almada, told his Worship that he was instructed to plead guilty to the two charges of re- ceiving and pawning, but not for the larceny.

He added that the defendant did not know that the article had been stolen. Defendant had just been married, and His Worship

was asked to take a lenient view of the case in view of the youth fulness of the accused..

The typewriter was valued at $100 in local currency," Mr." G. Stanley Lovett, the complainant who was present in court, teati | fled to ownership.

Det-Sgt. Byron told the court that defendant represented him- self as a correspondent of the "New York Times," but no verifica

tion of that could be made.

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CORONATION RITUAL

Has A Biblical Origin

their

Many of the duties and cere- mories associated with King Ed- ward's Coronation Day date from the days of bold knights, Aery chargers and tournaments, states

The Evening Standard."

The two predominant units of the ceremonial political and feudal. are joined in the person of the King.

The political unit has two as- pects, civil and ecclesiastical, and provide that the consent of the people is imperative before the Ring can be crowned.

When the consent for the Corp- nation has been obtained, it is stipulated that the King be crown-

ed with the most elaborate pomp and solemnities that religion..can

It is under the terms of the con-

Mr. Keen ordered that the sum of $30 be repaid for the redemp-provide. tion of the typewriter, falling which accused was sentenced to stitution of the country that the one month in gaol, Sentence of months imprisonment was also imposed for the oxence of receiving stolen property.

two

ACTION

feudal observances persist. A Chief Lord, the King requires the renewal of the ancient oaths of allegiance and service tenure of dignities and possessions held through nim involves."

The Coronation itself is essenti-

consequent on the spread of Christianity that the nations of

AGAINST ally religious in motive. It was MUNICIPALITY ·

Europe learned to encircle the brow of their chosen... King with a

Sequel To Woman's diadem: present

Accident In

French Concession

traffic

hita with 1

sceptre of power; · sanctify him with the holy unction, and con- firm his supreme authority by the The ceremonial and ritual have undergone no revolutionary change since Biblical times.

A common source is apparent so for as the ceremonies of coro- nation and unction are concerned. They were practised in Judæa. The anointing of kings has been observed from earliest times, and the vestments worn by English Kings and Queens are designed to conform to the ritual of anointing. CROWNS

An interesting judgment regard- ing the responsibility of the French municipality in regard to the maintenance of island in the French Concession Inspector Carey informed his | which involved an

accident for Worship that it was a serious which Mrs. O. Klinskih sued the offence as the defendant had al-Municipality, was given by the tered a Government document French Court on November 7, with intent to defraud.

states the "North China Daily King Henry III, eager to know News."

precisely what uplifting effect unction had ou a royal person. asked the Bishop of Lincoln for enlightenment.

MONEY THEFT

Li Chun, 42, a shop foki, was brought before Mr. Q. A. A. Mat fadyen at the Kowloon Magistracy on Saturday charged with larceny of $83, from No. 450 Shanghai Street. ground floor on November 13.

that

Detective Sgt. Hendridge sald the defendant. stole the money which was locked in a drawer. The theft was thought to have taken place in the even- ing. Sentence of three months imprisonment was imposed.

JUMBLE SALE

The plaintif suffered a broken leg while stepping from a tram island at the corner of Rue Du Con- sular and the French Bund last July when she tripped over an iron hoor used to clamp the island to the ground,

M. Paul Fremet, representing

in

The Bishop replied:

"As in baptism all former sins are washed away; so also by this

unction."

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FRANCE-BELGIAN

#FRONTIER Fortifications To Be Perfected

MINISTER'S TOUR

OF AREA

M Daladier, Defence Minister, who inspected the fortifications of the Franco-Belgian frontier, ́-rc- cently stated that he intended to reinforce them.

Speaking at Valenciennes, he declared. "I have just made a trip

along the frontier district between Charleville and Valenciennes, and

have gained a highly satisfac. tory impression of the resulta achieved in the building of the -fortified works.

"I intend to perfect these works by powerful means France has every reason to have confidence in the means of defence at her dis posal"

"...

that M Daladier added

be was considering, in particular, the best method of defending the vait industrial region embraced by Lille, Roubaix and Tourcoing. He stated that he already had the necessary credits to carry

GOERING ON COLONIES

Comparison With Britain

"STOLEN FROM US"

General Göring spoke on Herr Hitler's four-year plan of self- sufficiency in Berlin recently.

states

"The Manchester Guan- dian." But the speech was not confined to that, for as an intro- duction to the reasons for a self-

suficiency programme General Göring made bitter complaints of

German the lack of

colonies ("stolen from us after an unfor- tunate war") and the inability to buy materials ("our gold" having been "stolen by reparations").

He suggested that, had, Germany had only "a small portion of such I colonial possessions" as had Eng- land there would be no shortage of food.

FOOD SHORTAGE Though blaming the "unreason- ableness of other nations," for his shortage, which he admitted was now at its worst, he sought in some ways to make a virtue of it.' To bear it was to prove oneself a worthy German. Though one' The Franco-Belgian frontier dis-might have to eat less meat, one trict between Valenciennes could eat more fish, which was the sea has hitherto remained better for you. Even to eat less practically unfortined. The Genes fat, which was particularly scarce.

these defence works.

out

Mrs. Klinskih, contended that the first used in Europe in the crown i'ral Staffs of the two countries had i was no great loss because fat, he

French Municipality was respon- ing of her kings sible for fallure to keep in good It is believed that Egberth of condidon the public. tsland erectedMercia was the first English king to be anointed-in 785. The dis- for the safety of passengers, and this contention was sustained by tinction of being the first Scottish the Court.

king to be anointed is credited, to The Court pointed out that the Edgar, who reigned from 1097. negligence of the PW.D., waz,

Constantine the Great set the cbvious because the island, made example in the use of crowns at of wood, had gradually sunk coronations. It was an example leaving, the hook overhanging and which appealed greatly to the the Court was of the opinion that other European kings, who were the sinking had taken a long time quick to imitate 16,kom and there was ample time for the The Coronation is also a cere Municipality to make necessary mony of national election," in the Improvements However, the Court sense that the King is the choice also found that the plaintif of his people as sovereign. should have been more careful When stepping out of the car, no

FEUDAL BOND

Under the auspices of the Diocesan Old Girls Association and the Diocesan Girls School a very successful fumble sale was bela on Saturday at me at Andrew's Church' Hall..

Approximately $100 was realised, it is understood, and the few re-

King Edward's duty towards his maining articles of clothing, etc., it is usual to look down when people has its origin in a feudal which were unsold, will be pre- alighting.

bond by which he un Liege Lord sented to the Hong Kong Bene-

the is bound to maintain and defend volent Society.

Court assessed the responsibility his people in return for service The following ladies helped with on the following ratio: three-and obedience:,ADA SE the sale: Mrs. A. E. P. Guest, Mrs. | cuarters to the French Municipa- Els duties are stipulated in the E.C.: Fincher, Mrs. 8. Jex, Mrs.lity and one quarter for the Oath which he is called upon to Fenner, and the Misses M. Chum, plaintiff. The amount of damages take. They consist of his under- E. Grose, M. Grose. Joyce Ander-will be fixed sa soon as Mrs taking to son. Nora Zimmern and Ethel Kimih has fully recovered and Banker.

will be based on the judgment.

In these circumstances,

previously planned the defence of 1 acid, "makes the stomach greedy! Lille from Ghent, in Belgium in this as in an other thirigs which was to be fortified for this mey should follow the example of

purpose.

Since King Leopold's declaration of neutrality it is believed, how ever. that the French General, Staff has been reconsidering the defence of the area,

according to PazHamentary Statutes and prevailing laws and customs;

Cause law and justice in mercy to be executed, a

Maintain the laws of God, the true profession of the Gospel and the Protestant reformed religion; Maintain and preserve the Church of England doctrine;"

Preserve all

rights and

Preserve the Church th Scotland.

and

Herr Hitler, who ate no butter or

meat. "I myself," he added, "eat less fat now and I have lost 2016.” in six months, General Göring promised, the position would have improved lightly." and the fm- provement would continue. To help this improvement Herr Hitler had appointed a new price com missioner; with powers to end the "evil of hoarding," which was an offence against the State."

COLONY'S FINANCES

The financial statement for the ecclesiastical

month of August shows that re venue during that period amount-. Presbyterianed to $2,037,419.75 and expend!

ture to $2,421,427.45. Taking into

over liabilities on July 31 of $12-

In turn the King's people are re- consideration the excess of assets quired to give him allegiance. The King being Liege Lord," they are Govern the people of the Unitere subjects" and, as such, are ed Kingdom and the Dominions bound to serve and obey him.

459 283.31 the favourabig balance in hand at the end of August was $12.075.208.612;