1937-03-25 — Page 9

MR. AND MRS.

EDWIN TAYLOR

Regret Felt At Departure

Much regret is felt in the Colony at the departure of the Colonial Treasurer and Mis, Edwin Tarict, who leave by the Empress of Bri- tain to-day.

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

Varied Programme At YMCA.

A very large number of people attended the International Night at the European YMCA Kowloon last night. After dinner they went up to the West Lounge where the The Hon. Mr. Edwin Taylor has following concert took place.. A had a very distinguished career, very pleasant evening was had by starting from his appointment in all present. Mr. J. Francis was un- January 1901 as Clerk in the Co-able to take part, but his place was tontal Omice. He went to South | ably taken over by Dina Notar- giacomo who delighted the au- dience with her superb singing,

Africa with the Imperial Yeomanty in March 1901. At the end of the South African War he return to London to the Board of Trade. In July 1906. he was appointed to the Public Works Department, Nyasa- land, and in January 1909. be came Assistant Treasurer of Uganda.

The year 1917 found him in Ger- man East Africa (occupied terri tory) as Assistant Treasurer, Civil Administration and in 1819 he was Treasurer and a Member of the

The programme was as follows: 1-Band of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Ulster Riss (by kind permission of Lt. Col. R. M. Rod- well and Officers). Conductor: H. Alfred Hole, A.R.C.M. (a) Belection of English Melodies (arr. Middle~ | ton), (b) Belection of Nautical Songs (arr. Binding).

2-Mrs. Schrelber "Gretchen am Spinnrad" (Schubert), Mezzo-80- prano (Margaret at the spinning Executive and Legislative Counch, wheel): Accompanist: Miss Eva Seychelles.

In April of 1923 he was Deputy Treasurer of Uganda, and became Acting Treasurer in 1824 He went

Turner.

3. Mr. Kee Kim Kum: Classical Shadow Fencing,

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1937.

UNION CHURCH WEDDING

DUCLOS.MUZZALL

The wedding of Major. Victor Duclos, the Canadian Government Trade Commissioner and unoMelaj Justice of the Peace, to Mrs. Mumali took Florence Gardner place at the Union Church, Ken- nedy Road, yesterday afternoon, and a large number of friends at tended the ceremony which was conducted by the Rev. Mackenzie

Dow,

The bride was given away by a cousin of the bridegroom. Mr. Gordon Duclos, and Mrs, Gordon was Matron of Honour, Duclos Mr. John Pool, Vice-Consul for U.S.A..., was Best Man."

ASSAULT ON LADY

Chinese Sentenced ·

In Kowloon

SHIP EXPLOSION

DEATH

Further Evidence At Inquiry

For assaulting Miss Ethel Mudd Sitting as Coroner at the Kow- of 216 Prince Edward Road on the loon Magistracy yesterday after- evening of March 22, Fung Ping noon Mr. K. M. A. Barnett record- 30-year-old unemployed of 213ed further evidence into the cir Temple Street, was sentenced to cumstances tending the death of two months hard labour when he a Chinese Atter. Lam Ho-11 on appeared before Mr. E. Himsworth March 8. following an explosion on at the Kowloon Magistracy res- the Norwegian oll-tanker Willy. terday morning. -

Messrs. Oscar Eager, T. B. Wil- son, and Choa Po-yuen sat as the júry, Inspector K. W. Andrew was present for the Police.

Mr. A. A. Lopes and his son Eddle, were present as witnesses for the arrest of the defendant.

Inspector A. Wright, prosecut-

Mr. R. Lochting, third officer" of ing, stated that about 8.30 pm. on the oil-tanker Willy, stated that he March 22, Miss Mudd was waiting

夠想 on board the vessel on the! for * bus. Just railway bridge along Prince Ed-explosion occurred. He saw a lot

under the

evening of February 23 when the ward Road where the defendant of black smoke coming out of the was also waiting. Fung ap boiler room, but he was unable to proached her from the right and enter the compartment owing to

the intense heat

The bride wore a gracefully mo- delled gown of erru lace and chir-struck her on the head with some

thing sharp. She screamed, and fon, and black picture hat with Eddie, a young Portuguese studdit a crown of ecru face and instead

of La Salle College, rushed out of of a bouquet she wore a beautiful the house and chased Fung along spray of

mauve orchids 83 a" Embankment Road where he even- shoulder ornament.

tually arrested him near Boundary Defendant stated that he mere

Road.

Mr.

J. C. Fitz-Henry, Deputy Superintendent of the Fire Brigade stated that he was present on the scene soon after a phone call. "He went on board the tanker and also

pald several visits later .to in- that the light of a candle about vestigate. He gave as his opinion

to Sierra Leone in 1925, as Senior and Bagpipes by Pipers of the 2nd terned silk and a wide black hat, ly wanted to snatch the twenty feet away would have led

Asst. Treasurer, and in 1928 was Acting Colonial Treasurer and Con- troller of Enemy Property; and in 1930 he held the post of Deputy Treasurer of Sierra Leone.

He was appointed to Hong Kong on May 31, 1930, is Deputy Trea- surer, and became Colonial Treu- surer of Hong Kong in 1931, the title in full being Colonial Treasurer, Assessor of Rates, Col- lector of Stamp Revenues. Estate Duty Commissioner and Member of Executive and Legislative Coun- ciis.

CLOUDS LIETING

In a short interview, which the Hon. Mr. Taylor was kind enough to accord to our representative, he

sald that he saw unmistakable

signs that the financial depression Hong Kong trade would go ahead He also said that he would always remember with pleasure the years that he has spent in Hong Kong, and that in spite of minor discom- forts, such as fog and damp in the Spring, he considers the Peak is a delighful place, and quite the healthiest spot in the Colony, In which to live.

was lifting, and felt confident that

He and Mrs. Taylor are going via San Francisco to Quebec and hope to reach England on May 30, Mrs. Taylor shares his regret in leaving, though both are looking forward to settling down at home.

KOWLOON TO CALAIS Their daughter Mary is already

4-Display of Highland Dancing

Battalion Seaforth Highlanders un- der the direction of Pipe-major D. R. Maclennan (by kind permission of Lt. Col. J. Muirhead, M.C. and Officers).

5.-Band of the Royal Ulster Rifles: Fantasta "Festival of Eun- pire" (Melodies representative of Austraila, Burmah, Scotland, Fl Islands, New Zealand, India, Wales, Jamaica, Canada, Hong Kong and England), "Conductor: H. Alfred Hole, A.R.C.M.

6.Mr. Gustav d'Aquino, Tenor: (a) "Fado Rouxipol” (Alberti Sart!), (b) "Aquella Moca" (Luiz de Freitas | Branco). Accompanist:

Elislo Gualdı.

7-Mr. Lee Kim Kum and Friends

Maestro

"Self defence against Daggera."

wiegeniled" (Max Reger), (Mary's 8. Mr. Schreiber. (ay "Maria

Slumber Song), (b) "Wenn, Schum- mert auf der Welt" (Hans), (When 'the World Sleeps allently) (Her-

mann).

Turner.

The Matron of Honour wore a very becoming dress of dark pat-

while the two small attendants, Jean and Susan Duclos, were pret- tily dressed in dainty frocks of yellow and blue organdle.

After the ceremony and during the signing of names. Mrs. Sanger gave a beautiful rendering of that lovely song "Calm Is the Night" by Bohm her sweet and mellow voice ringing out delightfully as she sang with great feeling and sympathy.

A reception was held at 4 Alg- burth Hall, May Road, and the happy couple will leave by the

handbag.

His Worship commended young Eddle Lopes for his good work.

GAMBLING SCHOOL RAIDED

For keeping a common gambling house, Lat Cho, 35, shop foki, of 384 Portland Road, second floor, Tso Yau, 40, married woman of 50-year-old widow the same address, and Leung Yee, Yuen Street, ground floor were of 114 FA

brought before Mr. K. M. A

to the are and the eventual ex-. plosion.

After Capt. Olaf Skofterud, Cap- tain of the tanker and other off- cers had given evidence, further hearing was adjourned to. March 30, when the verdict will be given.

MAN HANGED

IN PRISON

Empress of Britam and spend Barnett at the Kowloon Magistracy Wong Fat Chi Pays

their honeymoon in Shanghai.

George-Siryk

yesterday morning. There were also. ten others charged with gambling at 114 Fa Yuen Street ground floor.

Accompanist: Miss Eva the Registry of Marriages yester-running a gambling school.

9. Mrs. Goldin, Mrs. May, Rus- sian Ballet. Miss Fetherstonhaugh, Miss Vêrenken, "Troika."

At the conclusion of the pro- gramme. Mr. P. 8. Cassidy thanked took part in making the evening all those present and those who

such a pleasant one.

PROPERTY SALE

A pretty wedding took place at

day afternoon, between Mr. Fre-

police officer. Royal Naval Yard derick Charles Granville George,

Police, and Miss Julia Barey-Stryk.. daughter of Mr. P. J. siryk.

Petera

Mr. J. Whyatt. Deputy Registrar of Marriages, officiated and the wtinesses were Mrs. E. W. Kirk and Mr. T. H. Gorman.

The bride wore a gold-threaded blue, fancy crepe tunic over a navy blue satin skirt. The tunic was embroidered in gold at the

had accessories to match,

After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Dr.

At the offices of Messrs. Hughes on her way back via Suez, and & Hough, Ltd., No. 6. Des Voeux neck sleeves and pockets. She "their

son "Buster" started

for Road Central yesterday afternoon Peking early this week. He, by the a valuable leasehold property, re- way, is making history for the gistered in the Land Office as Kow- Colony as he will be the first Eng-loon Inland Lot No. 1176 together and Mrs. E. W. Kirk. Mount Kel. Itsliman of Hong Kong to go from with the buildings thereon, Kowloon to Calais by land, travel- sold by public auction by order of ling on the newly completed Kow-the mortgagees. loon-Hankow Radway to Peking from Trans-Siberia to Vienna and

was lett, The Peak.

The upset price for the property was $25,000 and with a bid of

so on to Calais. Professor Forster $200. Mr. Yu 'Man of No. 63, Des has been the first to complete this Voeux Road Central. became the Journey from the other end, viz. purchaser.. Calais to Kowloon.

The bridegroom is, the son of Mr. Alfred George, retired, and Mrs. George, of Kowloon.

The

The Penalty

Inspector. R. Cunningham prose- Sitting as Coroner, Mr. K. Keen cuting stated that he ralded the at the Central Magistracy yester- above residence with two others day conducted an Inquest into the and found the first two defendants | death. of Wong' Fat Chi, aged 30, who was hanged in Victória Gaol third defendant pleaded at 5.05 am. yesterday morning. guilty and added that he was the The jury comprised Messrs. La principle tenant. She was fined a

Yok Kow (Foreman). Luk Ting sum of $90. The first and second Cheung and Cheung U Pul (Fore- defendants... who pleaded not man), returned a verdict of death guilty, were fined a sum of $50 by hanging. and 825. Five others were fined a sum of 83 each, while five others who faled to attend Court had their ball of 85.estreated.

JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANTS

Before the

Chief Warder H. Barrett deponed that the prisoner was sentenced to death on February 18 for the murder of his adopted mother. and on March 10, the sentence was confirmed. Witness was pre- sent at the execution, and identi- fed the body at noon yesterday in the prison mortuary,

Dr. G. Ingram Shaw, prison medical officer, who also attended the execution, testified that the cause of death was, dislocation of

hanging. the vertebrae, due to judicial

Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, at the Supreme Court yesterday, morning, the Chee Street brought an action against Wah Arm of No. 151, Kilung

the Chung Wo Shirt Company, No. 416, Shanghal Street, claiming $608 being the value of 56 rolls of white and coloured silk received Court that he had received no by the defendants from the plain- further instructions in the matter. uff for the purpose of making His Client was not present in shirts which goods the defendants Court,

The total area of the property is Brothers Married At falied to retiri

annual Crown rental is $124.

All the Colony's good, wishes go about 8.930 square feet, and its with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Taylor and their family and we hope they will have many happy years at home in the Old Country.

SPEED LIMIT OF 30 M.P.H.

New Regulations To Be Enforced

The Tramic Department is about

to launch a

permanent safety

first campaign and it is under-

The lot, which is situated at

Mong-kok-tsul, Kowloon is held

The Registry

from the Crown for the residue of It was a unique experience for the term of 75 years, commencing Mr. John Whyatt, the newly ap from July 9, 1900, with an option pointed Deputy Registrar of Mar- of renewal for one further term of | riages," when he officiated at his 76 years.

first wedding ceremony at the Re- 'Mr. J. A. 8. Alves conducted the gistry of Marriages, Supreme sale, while Messrs. Hastings and Court, yesterday at noon. It was Co. were the solicitors of the mort-a double wedding, the bridegroom

being brothers and both mer- chants.

gagees.

MADAME SCOTIA'S RADIO CONCERT

Madame Scotia, Bardess of the

At the first ceremony, the elder brother; Mr. Li Sik Luen. was mar- ried to Miss Tang Wat Han, of No. 345, Hennessy Road, daughter of Mr. Tang Wing Kwong.

Mr. L's younger brother, Mr. LI Bik Wah was the bridegroom In

Mr. M. A. da Silva, appeared for the plaintiff. and informed the

Mr. A el Arculli represented the defendants for whom his Lordship gave Judginent with costs.

Funeral Of Late Mr. Ko Leong-hoe

Leong-hoe, the prominent Chinese his three sons and dye daughters. The funeral of the late Mr. Ko tuneral were the deceased's wife,

merchant and banker, who died at Among the large gathering, who his residence, No. 5, Moreton Ter-assembled together at the "rat race. Causeway Bay at 9.35 am. on Pit" Pavalion to pay their last res sunday, after a prolonged illness, pects were The Hon. T. N: Chau. took place yesterday, and was at The Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, Sir Shou- tended by a large number of re-son Chow, Mr. Kai Tat represent

ing'Bir Robert Ho Thing), Hon. Mr. 14 Shu-fan Dr. Arthur Woo, Dr. teat, A. Lewis, W. H. Lèbert, A Zimmern, J. Noronha, D. H. Blake, Li Yau-tein, Tse Ka-po, Andrew Tse, Li Chor-chi, Kan Tong-po, Ho Wing Ho Kam-tong. Ho Sal-

latives and friends.

The cortege left the house at 10

stood that in the very keen future Gorsedd gave a very 'delightful the second wedding and his bride'clock, and arrived at the "Yateng Fat-in, Messrs, H. E Bouf-

The bridegrooms are the sons of the late Mr. Li Wing Chung."

THE PROCESSION

a speed limit of 30 miles per hour concert over Z.B.W. last night and will be set. for the whole of the all those who listened in enjoyed of No. 345, Hennessy Road, daugh- service was held.

Pit Pavalion, Kennedy Town at Was Miss Leung Kwal Ying, also about 1.00 pm, where a religious urban district of the land and the programme very much. Itter of Mr.-Leung Bal Wing, ac- mainland.

was a great treat to have "some- In effect, speeds in excess of 30 thing out of the ordinary, and it

coutitant. mp.h. will become an offence in is hoped that Madame Scotia will all built-up arets in the Colony. be giving another "Concert before

During certain hours, motorists departing from the Colony. will not be allowed to use their The programme was as follows: horns and stringent penalties will(1) Hebridean Mothers Song; be provided for any who disobey (2) Hin, hin, Haredals, (Dancing the regulations.

Bong):" (3) "A Fairy's Lové Song. and (4) The Cockle Gatherer. (Dancing Song),

The whole of Queen's Road, with "the exception of the strip between Arsenal Street and Murray"Road, is.

Mesars, E. 8. Yee and Y. H. Wong were the witnesses at both ceremonies.

WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED

EVERY WOMAN'

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SILK-

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in light crepe-de-chine or in plain or flowered silks.

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ners, etc. A framed photo of the and Jackman To. deceased was carried in a motor car. surrounded with flowers and ting. Ma Shiu-chun, Chan Yan-

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At intervals in the procession,on, Wong Tat-kiu, Yue Sze-wing, walked groups of small boys of the Tang Shiu-kin, Choy Man-kit, W. Fukien Chamber of Commerce's K. Wong, Li Chot-san, Lam Chak- Free School, to which the deceas-yue, Ng Chak-wah, Shum Pak- to become a Cóntrolled Area, The ——

ed gave financial support.ming, T30 Chak-yuen, Chan speed limit in this street, there-

The hearse was followed by a Heung-pak, Wong -kat. Lo The following forthcoming wed fore, will be 20 miles per hour, will hold 50 motor-care, and en- dings are announced between Ar-stream of motor cars conveying Wing-cheong, Li - Kong-thi, atu- Thirty miles per hour-will be al- trance can only be gained from the thur Krag Espenas, Lieut. U. B. 8. the relatives and friends of the dents of the Fukten Chamber of lowed between Arzal Street and east side, along Jackson Road. The Mindanao, and Antonia Lavrou- deceased. The procession then Commerce's Free School, members "Murray, Road: 20

lane between the Hong Kong and hins, of No. 8, Hart Avenue, Low concluded with a string of three and staffs of the Queen's Theatre, The new car park which haa Shanghal Bank and the Public Li-koon; and Enrique Mantering motor lorries fully loaded with the Alhambra Theatre, the 8tar been prepared on the site of the brary will be closed to all trame, Huertas, musician, No. 113, Leigh beautiful flowers and wreaths.

Theatre and many others, Old Olty Hall will soon be open for except those proceeding out of the ton BIL Road, and Ines Jeumot,

Apart from family wreaths there. use. It is estimated that the park | park.

The principal mourners at the was a prófusion of floral' tributes.

living at the same address.

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