1937-04-28 — Page 1

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ELABORATE PLANS FOR CHINESE PROCESSION

ANTI-HEROIN WORK

Founding Of Local Society Celebrated

An enjoyable tea party to mark the founding of the "Houz

·· Kong Anti-Heroin Society” was held at the Hotel Coell yesterday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of members of the Society and friends,

~ A portrait of the late Kuomintang Party Leader Dr. Sun Yat- sen was hung in the centre of the Hall, and before which, the gathering reverently bowed three "Umes.

After tea had been served, the President. Mr Lau King-tsing in

a speech in Chinese, stressed the danger of heroin. and herola smoking.

Mr. Lau pointed out that ac- cording to the official statistics of Hong Kong. the following quanti- ties of smuggled heroli pil's were found and confiscated, notwith- standing the Government's » strict measures, for "suppressing going- gling. The figures were as follows: 1031-3,000 pills, 1932-33,000 pills, 1933-440,000 pi'ls and 1934 *500.000 pins,

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ALARMING INCREASE Judging by the alarming in- crease of heroin pills between 1931 and 1934. Mr. Lau said that it could be imagined what extent of damage had been done to the (Continued on. Back Page)

Mr. Lau King-tsing, president of

the Anti-Heroin Society.

A Record Flight.-Ön alighting from their machine at Croy- dor, the pilot, Mr. Ilnuma and the mechanic, Mr. Tsukagoshi, received a great ovation. They were presented with bouquets and garlanded with flowers. A large number of their country- then was present.

New Programme

In Kwangtung

Canton, April 27.

Ever since assuming the duties of his ofice as Governor of Kwangtung Province, General Wu, Teh-chen has shou'dered the responsibilities of the task 01 creating a "New Kwangtung."

In a few days, General Wu will make a tour of the different dia. tricts of the province, in order to become acquainted with the pre- sent conditions.

Yesterday a commemorative meeting of over 600 oficials of the Goverment was held in the great hall of the Government Offices. and was presided over by Governor Wa Teh-chen. :

After referring to past events, General Wu Teh-chen announced how he proposed to carry out his new programime of administration, Firstly, there would be reformon In the administration, particularly in the selection of qualined off- cials as district magistrates," and Police and Banitary Superinten- denta,

All movements for the happiness and contentment of the people, and the improvement of the city and town planning would be: en- |couraged. Any

Secondly, attention would-be devoted to econotnie ? questions (Continued on Back Page)

CORONATION TREAT FOR

COLONY

DISPLAY ON THREE DAYS AND TWO NIGHTS

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CHINESE PROCESSION DURING THE CORONATION CELEBRATIONS ARE NOW COMPLETED AND AS WAS THE CASE DURING THE SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS," THE ROUTES FOR THIS GIGANTIC DISPLAY, HAVE, BEEN CHOSEN IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ENABLE THE "WHOLE OF THE COLONY, TO WITNESS IT.

THE PROCESSION WILL BE HELD ON THREE DAYS AND TWO NIGHTS, BEGINNING ON MAY 12, AT 11 AM. FROM BELCHER'S STREET THOUGH THE NIGHT DISPLAYS WILL BE HELD ON ONLY MAY 13 AND 14. THE ROUTE OF THE PROCESSION ON THE FIRST DAY, STARTING AT 11 AM WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

WEDDING AT

ST. JOSEPH'S

COTTON-ELIZAGA

A very pretty wedding took place yesterday at St. Joseph's Church; Garden Road, between Miss Lourdes Elizaĝa and Mr. John Thomas Cotton fin, of the Centrul Radio Service, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cotton.

The bride was given away by her father, Mr. F. Elizaga, and the best men were Mr. J. J. Alvarez, for the Bridegroom, and Dr. V. N. Attenza, for the bride. The ser- vice was performed by Rev. Father R. Brookes and Rev. Father Rigant was at the organ.

The bride looked delightful in a closely moulded princess gown of white satin with long sleeves slightly puffed on the shoulders, and a very long square-cut train.

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HEALTH RETURNS »

Two cases of small-pox, and one each of enteric fever, cerebro- spinal fever and dysentery were reported to the Health Authorliles for the 24 hours ended on Mon- day.

The return for the week ended on April 24 shows that there were four cases of small-pox, two of diphtheria, four of enteric · fever, three of cerebro-spinal fever, four of dysentery and 59 deaths from tuberculosis.

Starting from Belchers Street along Queen's Road West to Hill

Road and by Hill Road to Des RADIO EXPERT

Road West to. Wing Lok Street

Voeux Road West, from Des Voeux

West and by Morrison Street to Des Voeux Road Central, along Des Voeux Road Central up to Ice House Street to Queen's Road Cen- tral, along Queen's Road Central and Queen's Road West up to No. 7 Folice Station.

Then

From here along Pokfulam Road to the University going eastward along Bonham Road, Caine Road and Upper Albert Road, enter the Government House and emerge from the alde door of the bert Road and down Lower Albert Government House Into Upper Al- Road. The track catward passe Street, Hollywood Road and the Ing the Dairy Farm to Wyndham Chinese Recreation Ground. Then turn into Po Yan Street and Po Leung Kuk New Street passing the Ellis Kadorie School to Queen's Road West. Then go eastward by Queen's Street to the Praya and along the Praya returning Catchick Street.

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This a picture of Prince Chichiba, who will represent the Emperor of Japan at the Coronation, with Princess Chichibu on board the liner Queen Mary on arrival at Plymouth. They are stand- ing near a Japanese flag which has been spread on deck for the benefit of the Japanese airmen, Linuma“ and Tsukagoshi, who Rew their aeroplane, the Divine Wind, 'over the vemel to wel- come the royal visitors.

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CHARCOAL MURDER CASE AT SESSIONS

Gruesome Revelations In Crown Outline

MR. WILLIAMS ADDRESSES JURY

FOD

OVER 90 MINUTES

Gruesome revelations - were made at the Criminal Sessions yesterday when the "Charcoal Murder, Case" hearing was com- menced before the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, K.C,, and a Jury-

The Accused, Chiu Yuk-fal, '24 years, apprentice draughtsman and surveyor employed at the Public Works Department, plend- ed not guilty to a charge of the murder of a woman, Cheung Yuk-ching, alias Cheung Sam-ku, aged 27, on the third floor of

· FOR MALAYA No. 323, Reclamation Street, où February 28 lagt.

Calling

In Course Of Tour

Mr. J. B. Clark director of the Empire service or the British Broadcasting Corporation, after touring Australis and New Zeaund in the interests of broadcasting, will pay a visit to Malaya on his way home.

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Mr. Clark leaves London o May 7 and on the voyage out, calle will be made in Mana, where five days wil be spent, Aden, Bombay, Colombo, seven days being spent In Ceylon.

After leaving Australia and New Zealand, Mr. Clark proceeds to

September 16 and Hong Kong. arriving there on to Singapore where he arrives on September 23 proceeding then to Penang, Ran- goon and arriving in Colombo on October 7.

The main purpose of Mr. Clark's

broadcasting administrations over- visit is to create contact with

Sear and. to discuss common problems and to ascertain reac- Lions oversees to the empire ser- vice from England.

Mr. Clark returns to England at the beginning of December.

ANOTHER GIFT TO NATION

Kenilworth Castle In Warwickshire

London, April 27-Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire, famous in history. Is to belong to the nation as the result of its purchase by Bir John Siddeley from Earl Clarendon and presentation for the benefit of the nation. Sir John bas also given a substantial sum to the Offices of Works for its up- keep and urgent repaira Reuters. Bulletin Service.

THE DOLLAR"

TT. ON LONDON: "1s. 2-27{124,"

"TWT. ON.. NEW YORK: 30-1/2

London Silver Market

Sir Atholl MacGregor (Photo by Von Kobza).

BURMA'S NEW G.Ó.c.

The Crown case was conducted by Mr. EH Williams, Assistant. Attorney General, who was assist- ed by Detective-Inspector A. E. Carey and Detective-Inspector C. R. Rozeskwy.

The Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almada, Jun, instructed by Mr. D. L. Strellett, Messrs. G. K. Hall Brutton and Company, appeared for the de- fence.

A large number of spectators, in- cluding many European ladies, was' present when the Court sat at 10

The following_jury was{\em« panelled:Messes J. L. Robinson (Foreman), C. Wilson," Yew Man-chiu, B. W. Simmons, · M. B. Reyes, EA. Kinsey and F. J. H.. Jeniner.

Before commencing his opening addreas. Mr. Williams, addressing the jury said: You may possibly Have read something about this case in the newspapers and I would ask you to try to shut out every-.. thing you may have read from: your minds and listen only to the evidence you will hear in the next few days and base your verdict on

It is announced in the London Gazett" that the King has appoint- ed Major General W. L. O. "Twissthat. as General Officer Commanding Burma.

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Mr. T. Cotton, Jun., and his bride, formerly Miss Lourdes: Elizaga, photographed after their marriage at St. Joseph's Church. yesterday afternoon,

A Question Of Taste

(To the Editor, the "Hong Kong son for this he reputed that a Yow <From Oar. Own" Correspondent>

Dally-Press.")

-years ‘ago there used to be such London, April ́27. · ·

that a Dear Air,-As a comparatively crowds to watch Anais London silver prices to-day new-comer to the Colony I am

stand was an absolute necessity. were down 1/16, as follows:— very much struck by the dis- He also said that of course the April 26 April 27 crepancies in the support given same people win year after year. 20-5/16-120-1/4 here to the various public enter

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Yesterday I went to the grounds of the Cricket Club, where I found the tennis semi-finals being play- ed on in an enclosure which was Jealously guarded from the public. eye by high blue screens.

Having paid my dollar to go in side I found to my amazement that, the stand was practically empty! mdeed there were not so many people as I noted watching matches on the open courts last week!

Asking an old resident the rea-

and that the public has presum- ably lost interest.

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KING AND QUEEN IN LONDON

London, Apr. 27-The King and queen returned to Buskingham Palace to-day from Windsor Castle, They will be in residence in London until after the Coronation.

The King went to Greenwich by water to-day to open the National Marine Museum - Heater's Bulletin Bervice.