1937-07-16 — Page 7

THE SERVICES

(By Air Mall, London July 3)".

ROYAL NAVY

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1937.

COMPANY

MEETING

China Emporium

5th INFANTRY BRIGADE Major-General W. G. Holmes, D.S.O., will vacate CAPTAIN J. F. PAGET

command of the 8th Infantry Brigade at Ply- |. Commander J. F. Paget has re-mouth at the end of the summer. tired at his own request with the His successor is Colonel Frank H. rank of captain, with 31 years' Witts, D.B.Q., M.C.. now A.Q.M.G. service. For the past three years at Aldershot. Colonel Witts join- he has been on the staff of the ed the Special Reserve in 1915 and Naval Ordnance Department.

then went to the Irish Guards, He was OC.. 1st Battalion. The❘terday. King's Own. in Egypt and India.

Colonel

HOME FLEET LEAVE The hormal leave period for summer leave in the Home Fleck will be from July 27 to August 11 for first parties, and from August 11 to 26 for second parties. Ships giving "leave between these dates are to be ready to leave their home ports by September 1. The cruizers Southampton and Newcastle and destroyers of the 5th Flotilla. which are to escort the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert to Bel- fast on the occasion of the visit of the King and Queen at the end of July, will give leave t Arst parties from August 3 to 18, and second parties from August 18 to September 2. The cruisers will be ready to leave their home ports on September 7, but the departure dates for the destroyers are de- pendent, on the completion of their refits.

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Has Good Year

FINES REDUCED

APPEAL COURT DECISION

An appeal against the convic- tion of eight Chinese by, Mr. K. Keen, Police Magistrate, who sen-

A prodí · of $58,327,09 in last tenced them to six weeks i year's working was revealed by Mr. prisonment on July 2, in default, P. K. Kwok at the annual meet-of payment of fines of $80 each, ins of the China" Emporium Ltd., for pleading guilty to the charge held in the firm's board room yes-of being in possession of 30 gaftler of tree wood each on June 30, was heard before His Honour, Mr. Jus- tice C. G. Alabaster, in the Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday afternoon.

Owing to the absence of Sir Witta's successor at Shou-son Chow, the Chairman of | Aldershot will be Colonel J. G. the Board of Directors, Mr. Kwok

Halsted, M.C., from the 1st Bat-presided. tallon. The Loyal Regiment, who is now in charge of administration at Jerusalem.

ROYAL AIR FORCE,

PROGRESS OF EXPANSION With the formation of Nos. 53 and 59 (Army Cooperation) Squad-

rons

In presenting the report the Chairman, who spoke in Chinese, said:

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Gentlemen. In the absence of the Chairman, The Hon. Bir Shou son Chow, who is at present in Shangbai on business I have been asked to take the chair.

Before proceeding further with the business for which this meet-

The appellants-Tung Nut, Leung Ho, Hui Sam, L Ng, Li-Nui, Chan Sam, Hui L. Chau, were re- presented by the Hon. Mr. M." K. Lo, whilst Mr. John Whyatt, Act- ing Assistant Attorney General, appeared for the Crown on behalf of PC. Griggs and P.C. Hamid Khan:

Outlining the case, the Hon.

Mr. Lo said that appeal was that the punishment was too severe. and that to impose a fine of $50 or six weeks imprisonment esch meant imprisonment without op- tion, taking into consideration their means, age, and especially when they had no previous convić- tion, adding that to 'fde them $50 each is just like fining a man of ordinary means 1500,

at Farnborough and Olding was 'called I feel it is my duty | Mr. Lo said that appellants (four to record the death of the late Mr. | widows and two married women). Sarum, the total number of new squadrons formed" since the ex- Chow Chi-na which took place on were arrested on June 30 and that pansion scheme was started two August 8, 1938. The late Mr Chow their ages ranged from 68 to 381 years ago is brought up to 71, was a founder and a permanent This is for home defence, and ex-i director of this Company. His cludes one squadron formed in demise was a great loss to us and December last for service in Kenya. I am sure you will associate with Before the expansion scheme | me in extending our sincere sym- there were 53 squadrons at home, pathy to the family of the de-

ceased. so that the present. total is 124. Опе of them, No. 33 (Bomber) You will observe that the pro- period. under review Squadron, la temporarily detached at for the from the Bomber Command for amounts to 358,327,09, to which has service at Ismailla. It will not be to be added the sum of $9,372.65 for some months that all the new brought forward from last year, squadrons wili be fully equipped | making the total amount standing with aircraft and pilots; certain | at the credit of Proft "and Loss of them are as yet on a one-fight | account of $57,899,14 which your " LAUNCH OF THE SOMALI-

basis. But all the squadrong re- Directors recommend to be dealt The destroyer Somali, buildingquired to complete the home.de- with, as outlined in the Balance

COMMAND OF THE DEPTFORD, The appointment dates from June 28 of Commander W. Q. Agnew, to command the escort ves- sel Deptford, of the Persian Gulf Division, in succession to Comman- der C. F. B. Bowlby, D.9.0. Com- mander Agnew has recently been serving as executive officer of the Queen Elizabeth. Mediterranean. flagship,

fence programme are now in be-

at the works of Swan, Huntering. Provision has still to be made and Wigham Richardson, Limited, Wallsend-on-Tyne, will be launch- ed on August 24. She belongs to the second group of Tribal class destroyers, authorized in the Navy Estimates in March, 1936, and ordered on June 19 of that year.

H.M.S. GLORIOUS

||APPOINTMENTS

The following appointments have been made by the Admiralty:-

Cdra.-R. O, Allen, to President for duty in N.LD., Admiralty (July 5), and A. L. Poland, to Pembroke

for R.N.B. (July 13).

Bheet.

I trust these appropriations will meet with your approval.

UPWARD TENDENCY

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He quoted authorities in sup port of his appeal, especially” in the case of reduction of sentences. Mr." Whyatt quoted authorities. reply, taking into consideration the increase in the prevalence of such érimén in the present year and that a magistrate's harsh in- fiction in such cases would... pré- vent others from committing simi- lar crimes.

Mr. Lo said that Mr. Whyatt's references in support of the Crown were prehistoric and out of date.

In reviewing business conditioris for the year as a whole I must say that in the first half year al though the depression continued unabated our busines was, how- Ela Lorship gave a short sun- ever, on the upward tendency.ming up in favour of Mr. Lo's ap- During the period radical changes peal for the reduction of convic- had been carried out by the man- tion and reduced the punishment agement in cutting down overhead to a fine of $5 or one month's Im- whereby it encourages the star tor expenses, and in devising a scheme prisonment each.

.vice and maintaining closer con- co-operation, for improving ser-

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DEATH INQUIRY

for certain new squadrons over деа. In addition to the 124 home defence squadrons, there are 28 squadrons serving overses, and the equivalent of 20 squadrons in the Fleet Air Arm. Of the 71 squad- rons formed at home during the past two years, six are organized The aircraft-carrier Glorious.on and Audliary basis, three for Captain B. A. Fraser, O.B.E., A.D.C..bomber and three for Army co which came home with. the operation duties of the other Mediterranean Fleet for the Corp-85, there are 42 bomber squadrons. nation Review, attached to the 11 Aghter squadrons, seven for Home Fleet until July 6, after general reconnaissance, two for which she left for Malta.

Army cooperation, two of flying- Engineer Captain M. E. T. Baker, boats, and one of torpedo bombers.

An inquest in the death of an retd., has been awarded a 'Green- wich Hospital pension of £50 a chosen recently from among the

The King's Gold Medallist was tact with the public. At the same REGISTRY WEDDINGS Indian woman, Karn Dillon, was

time no effort had been spared in year, in the vacancy created by the cadets of the training ship Con-carefully replenishing and select-

held at the Central Magistracy Four weddings took place at the when Mr. K. Keen zat as Corpner death of Engineer Captain Away by a method which has been ing goods to cope with the de-Registry of Marriages. Supreme assisted by

a Jury comprising Palmer, retd.

mands by the buying public. The Court, yesterday. The first two Messrs. J.G. Walle, (Foreman) C.V. resultant effect was reflected in and the last were performed by Marques, and Trol Wing Kál.

Mr. W. Aneurin Jones, Deputy manifested in all our departments.third by Mr. TB. Whyte-Smith, had a verbal call which brought Dr. F. Bunje, medical Fractioner, Registrar of Marriages, and the gave evidence that on June 16, he I am happy to state that our Registrar of Marriages. sound, as is evidenced by the fact Ming Ki, clerk of Wang Kee and done in the way of bringing her Anancial position" is DOW

him to the deceased's residence The first was between Mr. Ng and found that nothing could be Company, and of No. 6 Breezy Ter- back to life, as the usual in- race, second floor, son of the late jection that was administered had Mr. Ng Fook Sang, and Miss Chan Shlu Lin, of No. 2.Cheung: On Street, second floor, daughter of

Dr. R.S. Begbie, Medical Officer the late Mr. Chan Yeung Po.. The in charge of the Victoria Mortuary, witnesses were Mestre, Chan Leung stated that in his opinion death Yuk and Ng Wai Chiu.

was due to hanging even though. The second was between "Mr." deceased was suffering from beri- Tang Pik Yu, of No. 8 Tin Lok bert Lane, ground door, son of Mr. With regard to the habits and Tang Tat Lang, retired, and Miss Ufe of the deceased Gurdal, wire Yee Ngul, of No. 226 Johnston or Gupal Cupal Chab, Road, third floor, daughter of the evidence which was confirmed py late Mr. Yee Cheung Wo, in the Raj Kaur, Karnail Singh. Narari- presence of Messrs. U Shau Mingjan Singh and Jamalj Küur. She and Ong Sal Bew...

The third was between Mr. Wet ceased for four years and had atated that she had known de- Young Lau, of No. 20 Gilman never been her depressed in any Street, son of Mr. Lau Kone. way Witness then went on to grocer, and Miss Bui Kung Chee, describe the circumstances sur- of Nam Ping Hotel. daughter of rounding the death but could Mr. Chee Kam Chont.. farmer. The witnesses were Mr." Lam Bo not throw any light to the Hin and Mrs. Chee Tom Kau Ye motive of the incident.

The fourth took place between

Mahan Dillon, husband of the Mr. Lau Blk Hin, of Hok Sze Ter deceased gave evidence that there race, ground flour, son of the late had never been any family trouble. Mr. Lan Kin, and Miss Kan But and that she was very attached Ying, of No. 41 Violet Terrace, to her children. daughter of Mr. Kan Wal. In the A verdict of death by hanging presence of Messa. Hee Chiu Lau was returned by the furg. and Kan Bik

observed for nearly 10 years. The cadets were drawn up on the main deck, where Commander T. M. Goddard, R.N.R., read out the regulations governing the prize, which is awarded to encourage in the boys those qualities that was make the finest sailor. These Cdr. (E)-EA. Drummond, to consist of cheerful submission to

superiors, self-respect and inde- been made in respect of Overdraft St. Angelo (July 1).

loans in comparison with Lt.Cdr.-G. V. M. Dolphin, to pendence of character, kindness and Shefeld (July 14).

and protection to the weak, readi- those of last year. Burgn.. Lt.-Cdr.-E. J. Mockler,ness to forgive offence, a desire to INCREASED BUSINESS M.B.. to Victory for RNB (July conciliate the differences of others, 10). -

and, above all, fearless devotion to

The total volume of business duty and unflinching truthfulness.done for the period under review The names of five cadets who showed an increase over that of were considered eligible for the last year. In spite of the advance prize were chalked on a black-in, prices on all goods our sale and board, and this was exhibited to receipts for the past few months each boy in turn, who after pass-continued to increase and I can ing before it gave his vote at the confidentially anticipate the work committee table. As each boy ing for the coming year will show voted he went down to the lower still better results. deck and had no communication. with those who were still awaiting their turn.

Cadet K. H. Martin was elected

Lts.-B. Pares, to Duncan (July 23); and A. C. MacDonald, to Royal Oak (July 27...

Lts. (E)-W. Smith, to Mashona (July 6); V. E. E. Vanstone, to Pembroke for R.N.B., and W. B. A. Wilkinson, to Cormorant (July 1)

Proby Payr. Lt.-C. W. Hillman.

to Iron Duke (July, 11.

Cd. Gunners (T)-E. Greenslade, to Royal Sovereign (June 25); and to Furious (July 24); and A. E. Perry, to Royal Sovereign (July -24)..

to

Gunners.-T. A. - Pentrey, Dorsetshire, on recommg.: ́and A. A. B. Wheeler, to Norfolk (July 5); and L. J. Luscombe (T), to Orion (July 13).

PROMOTIONS

Bub-Lts, (E).-C. Höwlett, J. L Sedgwick, L. H. J. Masters, and A. K. Carmichael, to rank of Lt. (8). (seny. July 1).

THE ARMY

TANK COLUMN'S MARCH A tank colump is to make a march in the autumn and wil show the latest pattern vehicles in the South Midlands.

as the King's Gold Medallist, and

Cadet B. EL. Kirby, who was second,

was the winner of the Tate Prize,

OLD SILVER WARE

DEALER

I do not think there is any fur ther matter calling for comment and, I now formally propose that the Report of the Directors and the Accounts for the financial period ended 31st March 1937, as presented, be adopted.

At the conclusion of the meet- ing the Chairman announced that Dividend Warrants will be ready. on Monday, the 19th instant.

Present at the meeting were the following directors: Mr. P.K. Ho Yan, shop-keeper, of the Kwok (Chairman), the Hon. Mr. Lee Shing silversmith shop at No. Chau, Messi, Fung Fook

tlen, Kan Tong-po, Li Tse-fong, 79, Temple Street, Kowloon," ap- peared on remand before Mr. K. M. Chau Man-chi, Chan Tse-kel, Fung A. Barnett at the Kowloon Magising-fan, Chan Lim-pak and M. tracy yesterday on four charges of Chan Harr (General Manager). receiving stolen silver wares which the next Fear, with Sir Shou- The Directors were re-elected for were stolen from the residences in the districts of Kowloon Tong and son Chow being re-elected Chalt Homuntin during last month.

Mr. M. A. da Silva-appeared for When the training; of the 1st the defence and pleaded not Tank Brigade a completed on guilty to the charges. He submit- Salisbury Plain on September 17 ated that his cilent was a dealer in mixed tank company will be form- battered silver ware and was not ed which will leave Perham Down aware that the articles were stolen on September 20. The column property. will not return to the Plain until

In evidence, Yo Yan said that October 6. It will visit 25 town the cups and cigarette case were and will pass through 100 villages. brought to him for sale in bat The towns will include Newbury tered condition and that he had Wantage, Oxford, Brackley Tow paid a fair price for them. He cester, Northampton, Welling-

stated that his shop was not the borough, Peterborough, Kettering Atherstone. Nareaton, Rugby. only one dealing in such business Coventry, Knowle, Balbull, Olton. The hearing was then adjourn Birmingham, Alcester, Evesham, ed on the application of Mr. Bilvs, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Swindon, the next hearing, being Axed for and Marlborough,”

Tuesday July 20.

man.

Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming were re-elected auditors

"MONEY CHANGER

ROBBED

Lim and Chu. Wing Kee appeared Kong Cheung Chak, Tae Tim before Mr. K. Keen at the Central agistracy yesterday when they were charged with robbing 100 from a money changer at No. 31 Queen's Road on June 18. Bub Inspector: Whant appeared for the prosecution. The case was re- manded until July 22.

DIVAN KEEPER FINED

failed.

JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF

gave

Charges of possession of six The hearing of the case in which taels of prepared plum and keep- Wong Henng, 19-year-old-girl, of ing a "divan at his house at No. No. 607 Reclamation Street, claim - 164. Tee Kuk Street, were prefered $1,000 damages and costa from red on a 46-year-old unemployed the Yat Bun Restaurant and Chan Fong Yim, when he appeared be- Chak-cho, managing partner, or fore Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kow- No 583 Shanghai Street, for scälde loon Magistracy yesterday. Defen- received at defendant's teahouse dr dant was found guilty and was December; 3- last year, was con- sentenced to three months hard tinued before the Puiane Judge, Mr. labour with the option of a fine of Justice R. E Lindsell, at the Sum- who were found smoking had their The claimant was represented, by $150. Five other oplum addicts mary Court yesterday afternoon. bail of each estreated when Mr. M. A da Silva, while Mr. D. they failed to appear before the McCallum appeared on behalf of Magistrats. An order for the con- the defendant, Th

scation of the are lamps and pipes was made by His Worship on the application of Detective Bergt. Nolan who had carried out the fald, on the divan,

After further evidence and sub- missions by Mr. Stive and Mr. McCallum were heard, the case concluded with judgment for plain- ALI ZOT $300 and costs.

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