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PROVIDING FOR POOR

CHILDREN OF COLONY

Society's Gratitude To Sir

Andrew And Lady Caldecott

Reference to the keen and prac tical interest which Sir Andrew and Lady Caldecott took in the Society for the Protection of Children was made at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Society held on Monday even- ing.

Mr. J. T. Prior, who presided, stated that both Sir Andrew and Lady Caldecott took a very great interest in the Society and its work for more than was apparent to the public and, perhaps, even

to

members of the Committee. Before they left the Colony, they forwarded a cheque for $300 for the Society.

In arrears of rent for a bed-space, and only earned $1.50 a month, with food, as an aman. The elder boy was working for food without pay. The inspector of the district recommended that the younger, boy be admitted, if possible, to the St. Louis Industrial Home or simi- lar institution.

It was eventually decided that the case be referred to the Street Boys' Club. a representative of which, present at the meeting. suggested this course."

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS," THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1937.

MAN'S LEAR

IN ATTEMPT

TO ESCAPE

Heroin Factory Raid Sequel

SESSIONS TRIAL

BODY FOUND ON HILLSIDE

Verdict Of Suicide Returned

An inquiry into the death of Ng | Mai, aged 40, whose mutilated body was found on the hillside above the Aberdeen Reservoir on January 17, continued at the Central, Magis- tracy yesterday. Mr. W. Schofield sat as Coroner and was assisted by The last of the cases concerning

the following Jury:-Messrs, C. L. possession of a dangerous drug`at the Criminal Sessions came before Pinna (foreman), Au Wing and the Chief Justice, Bir Atholl Mac-Fung Yu-Kal. Detective Inspector Rozeskwy was in charge of the case Gregor, yesterday afternoon when

for the police." Kwan Iu, 32, unemployed, denied n' charge of the possession of 87,815 heroin pills and 28 ounces of pink mass at 47 Yick Yam Street, stc- ond floor, on March 5 last.

Mr. E. H. Williams, Assistant at- torney General, conducted the case. for the prosecution and the fal- lowing jury was empanelled:-

The other case to come before the Committee was one in which $8 per month had been granted Messrs. K. Stuart-Smith (Fore- some years ago, when it was re-man), Hung Hing Tat, P. M. Xavier, vealed that the family, a mother W. Sporledar, Pel Kel Thám, Wong and four children, had no income Bheuk Lin and E. Christenson.

The Committee decided to for- ward a letter of thanks for the dönation and to express deep ap-whatever. preciation of the donors' interest in the Society, The Anance re- port for March showed that, after taking account of the annual grant of 35,000 from the Govern- ment. net income during the month was $3.756.25.

MANY NEW CASES The case report revealed that during March 141 new cases were dealt with, involving 324 children.

The number of cases under super vision at the end of the month

was 1,017.

of the new cases, poverty alone accounted for 129, whilst in 98 cases the only accommodation was a bed-space. The average income per head per month of cases handled was $1.75. During the month: 4,273 persons visited the Society's offices, and Inspectors' visits to homes numbered 482.

It was reported that the creche in Clarence Terrace, generously provided by a donor, would soon be ready for use. It is the inten~

tion that the creche shall be used -entirely for babies of mothers employed in work, those under one year being given preference.

INTERESTING CASES

Two interesting cases reported by the Hon." Secretary of the Eas- tern district were considered by the Committee.

One of these was that of a widow of 42 years, who had been In the Colony for 23 years, and who has two sons. aged res- pectively 14 and 9 years. She was

FUNERAL OF MRS. A.P. GREAVES

Large Attendance

The funeral of Mrs. Rose Hughes Greaves, who died at her residence, No. 67 Robinson Road yesterday morning, after a prolonged illness, took place at the Protestant Ceme- tery last evening.

The deceased lady was the wife .of Mr. A. P. Greaves, mem- ter of the Hong Kong Share. brokers' Association. She was 49 years of age and leaves a son, Mr.

Alec Greaves.

A large gathering attended the füneral, the Rev. C. B. R. Sargent, Headmaster of Diocesan Boys' School, conducting the burial Ber- vice.

The chief mourners were de- ceased's husband, her son, Mr. Stanley Greaves (nephew) and Mia Beatrice Greaves (nièce).

Among the others present were: Mr. J. F. Grose, Mr. A. J. Edgar, "Mr. C. B. Lam. Mr. Tam Cheung

ng, Mr. P. Edwards. Mr. and Mrs. 8. M. Churn, Mr. Mok Hing Cheung, Mr. Ho,Wing. Mr. G, A, Lee, Mr. Chan Yut Fung. Mr. Hung Hing Fat, Misses K. and M. Grose, Mrs. Lee Fook Chau. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Ford. Miss Alice Lee, Miss Elsle "Rapp, Mr. Mok Ying Kie, Mr. F. Grose, Mr. Yeung Yau, Mr. and Mrs. E. 8. Cunningham. Mr. and Mrs. B. Jex. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. W. Fox, Mr.

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The Hon. Secretary of the Eas- tera district reported that the children's ages varied between 14 and 18 years. Only the mother and daughter were working, their total income now being $18 per month. It was further pointed out that the family were now grown-up, the eldest boy being 18 years of age.

After discussion, the branch secretary

given authority

gradually to reduce the grant from the Society, and at his discretion, eventually to discontinue it.

WELCOME EXTENDED

Analyst,

Describing the raid, Mr. Williams said that about 10 p.m. on March 5. S. R. Q. Grimmitt, Mr. Taylor, Government Monopoly and a ralding party went to the premises at Yick Yam Street and a scuffling noise was heard inside. Chinese R.O. 43, who was at the rear of the party, looked through a stairway window and saw the accused climbing over the parapet of the second floor down to the Arst floor. The Chinese revenue officer shouted, "If you jump down you will kill yourself." The 8c-

cused paid no heed to the warning and jumped to the street below. Sir Atholl Macgregor was cor-

On seeing this, the C.R.O. immedi- dially welcomed on joining the ately ran down and saw the ac- committes, and the name of Mrs..cused running in the direction of V. C. Branson, Hon. "Treasurer of Shing Wo Road, where, crossing a vacant piece of ground, he was the Women's Auxiliary, was added

caught by Chinese constable C178 to the Committee.

The meeting accorded a hearty vote of thanks to the Women's Auxillary for the big succeza achieved in the charity ball and street sale of Howers."

"Factory In Full Blast Meanwhile, a search of the house revealed a heroin factory in full blast in the rear cubicle. The two windows were covered over with paper.

Three witness were recalled to give evidence, namely Dr. Begbie who performed that post mortem. Sul Wing who saw the deceased in the company of a woman on the day he was found dead, and Sub- Inspector Dredge who received the report from the Reservoir coölte. After evidence had been heard the jury decided to pay a visit to the scene where the body was found, so as to enable them to give their decision. After returning from the scene where the body was found the jury returned a verdict of suicide while under the innuence of alcohol

ANOTHER PIRACY

The third piracy in Hong Kong waters, in the space of a few days, took place on Tuesday, the victim being Hon Mak, 21, master of junk E 141. In his report to the police he said that his boat was seized off Tokan point near, Tangmun Island. Five pirates who appeared to" be Hakkas, suddenly ran their ship along the side of the complainant's junk and took the occupants in com-

plete surprise. Two of the pirates were armed with pistols and the remainder were armed with dag- gers. They ordered the master and the Crew below and took their cargo of wolfram ore valued at $1,516 together with Chinese cop per money."

In addition to the Chairman, there were present at the meeting Mr. Grimmitt asked for the prin- the Hon. Bir Henry and Lady Pol-: cipal tenant and the accused said' lock. Str Atholl and Lady Mac-that it as a man named Kan Yim Gregor, Hon. Mr. R. E. Kotewall, Pak who had gone to Canton. Ac- Hon. Dr. J Shu-fan, the Rev. H. cuaed himself had come from Can- w. Baines, Dr. G. R. Nash, Mrs. ton and had stayed on the pre- McAvoy, Mrs. Middleton Smith Mrs. mises for 21 days. The accused's" | D.5.0., Alabaster, Miss Steele. Miss Shin hands 'bore no red stains. Tak-hing, Mrs. V. C. Branson, Mr.

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HARBOUR INCIDENT

An amazing, harbour incident, involving two Star Ferries, a vehi- cular ferry, two steam launches and a junk. caused some excite- ment shortly before 2 pm. yester- day.

The Star Ferry's Golden Star, which left the Hong Kong wharf at' 1.50 p.m., was

nearing the other side of the barbour when the Solar Star left the Kowloon wharf at 1.55 p.m.

was employed as a cook in that place. The heroin pills are not mine." At the Magistracy the ac- cused gave evidence that he had been working on the premises for 18 days and that the master gave him $10 before he (the master) went to Canton. Accused added the that he jumped down from house because he was afraid. Evidence was then called.

27, both described as unemployen, were charged with boarding the

Sir, We desire to thank the 83. Tsalak last Tuesday without the permission of the master or general public for the splendid the officer-on-duty.

support given to the Flower Day The defendant in pleading held on Saturday, April 17. This guilty, and that they boarded the practical endorsement of the work steamer to see their friends. A of the Society is deeply appreciat- fine of $20 with an alternative of ed and will encourage us in our two weeks' hard labour each was activities on behalf of the poor and 'imposed.

needy children of the Colony.

DEATH OF GENERALISSIMO CHIANG'S BROTHER

Friends From All Over Country Pay Last Respects

We desire also to expreas, our sincere appreciation of the ser- vices rendered in connection with the Flower Day by the following: Mis. Clark and Miss Samy (Bellos Public School), Mrs. E. W. L. Mar- tin (St. Stephen's College, Stan- ley), Mrs. J. T. Prior, Mrs. G Luke Mra. C. Blaker and Mrs. F. C. Barry, for taking charge of dis- tricts: Miss Atkins (St. Stephen's Girls' School). Miss Shin (Y,W.C. A), Dr. Katle Woo, MB.E. (St. Paul's Girls' College), Mrs, Agnes From the length and breath of

"PERSONAL" TRIBUTES Lo (St. Agnes's College), Biater M. China they came to pay their last

On the thirteenth the late Mr. de Ricci (Holy Spirit School), Mr. respects to Gen. Chiang Kai-shek's Chiang's neighbours of Chikou D. M. Richards (Central British Late brother, Mr. Chiang Shih-

(To Sau Girls". filed through the fragrant vesti School), Mise Bo hou, writes the Chihou (Fenghua)

bules to make their final obeisance. School). Mr. Wong (Mun, Sang' correspondent of the "North- They as fellow villagers had College); to all helpers who assist- The Solar Star arrived at the China-Dally-News." Leaders of known Mr. Chiang well since his ed in the street sale; to the Hong Hong Kong wharf four minutes Hopel rubbed elbows with dele- retirement from the Maritime Kong branch of the British Legion, late as a result of the incident.

A vehicular ferry was observed drifting near the Star Ferry wharf.

There was activity in the vicinity of the whart arid a steam launch attempted to cross between the two Star Ferry vessels as they ap- proached each other. In reversing the Golden Star was forced to go close to the stationary vehicular ferry.

ADMIRAL INSPECTS

HANKOW UNITS

Japanese Officer "Deeply Impressed"

gates

western China. A nation's great. had gathered at the humble vill- age of Chikoa, 30 miles Trom Ningpo, the foothill town where the Generalissimo was born and where his brother, died.

On the twelfth of April the elaborate ceremonies started when

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and from Kwangtung

Customs, and there was some for loan of collecting tins: to the Kwangal and with bearded thing very personal about their Head of the Sanitary Department, Mohammedans from Chinghai, in simple manifestations of gilet. for use of the Urban Council Chamber as headquarters; to Mr. NATION'S LEADERS ARRIVE Ashton, of the YMC.A., for use of The day for

room as Kowloon headquarters; to paging

His Honour Sir Atholl MacGregor, pects

33W the official repre. sentatives of China at the ple talk, to the Press, for valued publi- Kt for his admirable broadcast It was perhaps the most brilliant city and to all others who in gathering "I am deeply impressed by the

of present Chinese: any way contributed to the suc leadership ever seen outside of cess of the Flower Day-Yours etc. way in which the Japanese naval officers and men in China are Gen. Chiang went down from his Nanking." Cabinet ministers, am- THE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY: discharging their duties," Admiral residence overlooking the village bastadors, military heads, pro society for the Protection of Chil-

educational Mineo Osumi, apecial naval in to where his fate and only brother vincial governors, Spector for this year, told press lay in state surrounded magni- leaders, the chiefs of Amance, representatives on his arrival at Acence of flowers and typically commerce and industry all, bad Hankow on April 16, aboard the Chinese funeral gifte Through come from their various cities

white pallous and a succession and localities to the hills of Feng- Shanghai University Dean destroyer Tsuga.

The Admiral was met at the of allken arches he walked, grave hun. With them they prought an'

Going South of wreaths BOTO gt landing by naval officers, consularly and alone, to the nal door- ocean. officials and prominent local Ja-Way leading to the room, most splendidly - fashlonga artifician Danese residents. At 3 o'clock in magnificent of all in which the flowers which had originated ip As a national Christian Institu~ the afternoon, he received re earthly remains of his ko-ko" the distant interior or as far tion of higher learning the ports from Rear-Admiral Umataro reated. He paid his last respects down the coast - as. Canton - It University of Shanghal is trying Tanimoto, Commander of the to his brother while in the ad- look. a. fiest of trucks to convey to link up closely with her amlisted Eleventh Destroyer Flotilla, and Jointrig rodin aband played ] these tributes from Ningpo to Chi- ang accredited middle schools in the officers of his staff at the Chopin's immortal "Mache Tune Kou. The oficials themselves went different parts of the pountry. Japanese Club in Yamazaki Road, bre” Then he went out in from overcrowded. hbtels Ma For this purpose, Pean- TR Admiral. "Osumi""Femälned 'In with measured step. smf especially chartered otor cars Van of the University will visit by Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung. Hankow for two days, inspecting | sllence of a host of deeply. 21|| delegates, who had been

South Chifand Central China, the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. M: K. Lo, the units of the Yangtze patrol mourners. The place wash the daily at the Ningpo..

ter including the following réttlei: the Bon Dr. RB Kotewall, and and the men stationed there. On ancestral hall of the Chiang clan passing a Ale of eight runboats podc Amor, - Bwatów,- | King the Hong Kong Sharebrokers As- | April 18, he left for Shanghai, to the leading residerits of Venshus drawn up impressively f Bong, Can Changsha, 10- sociation.

board the 10,000 cruiser Myoko, from time immemorial.

swirling Yung River.

chang, Hankow, and Nanking.

N. Broadbridge, Mr. G. A. V. Hall, As D. Lee, Mr. Li Bik Ling. Mrs. 1. Cunningham, Mr. G. D'Aquino, Mr. R. E. Lee. Mr. D. J. N. Ander sơn, Mr. W. Hung Mr. Choa Fo Min, Mr. W. H. Peters, Mr. W. J. Howard. Mr. J. Mackenzie, Mr. E Gualdi, Mr. Wai Po Cheung, Mr. Lo Yuk Tong, Mr. W. J. Carroll, Mr." E. Fox, Miss K. Fox. E. F. and F. R. Zimmern.

Florzi Tributes

In addition to the family

wreaths, floral tributes, were sent

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