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SENTENCE OF FIVE YEARS

Armed Robbery

Emphasizing the point that the .Court must assist the pollee in scamping but crimes of such 1 nature, the Pulane Judge, Mr. Jus $14 R.E. Lindsell, sentenced Tai Mai, to four years' hard labour at te Criminal Sessions yesterday, when, accused was found guilty of having participated in an armed sbery on, the night of August 10.

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at No. 15 Cross Street, where Camese by the name of Yeung Fun was robbed of jewellery and money to the value of $187,

Mr. M. J. Atibott, Assistant Crown Solicitor, conducted the prosecution, and the jury panelled for the case were Messrs. W. A Zimmern (foreman), Pooti King-wong, S. E. Bux, J. G. Aquina, Chan Hengmeng; A. Leuenberger and Eau Chan-kwok.

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ACCUSED IDENTIFIED Mr. Abbott declared that the complainant was on August 10 fast, recovering from a recent illness. when a knock was heard on the door. He sent his daughter to open the door. Three men enter- ed und said that they were search- lag for contraband: One of the men held a revolver.

All the inmates of the flat, with tu? exception of complainant's daughter, were tied up with cords. One of the men took the key of She sufe, from which the jewellery

d money were extracted.

A fourth man entered the Bat Yon afterwards and went in the Stunt ruom with the men. This irth man was alleged to be the astused, and was identified by the complainant, his wife and daugh-

for

After the men had left the pre- mises. Yeung Fin managed to

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1937.

AREA AQUATIC | LEAGUE TENNIS

SPORTS

FINALS TO-DAY

The heats of the Hong Kong Area Aquatic sports were decided yes terday afternoon in the European Y.M.C.A. pool, The Anals will be held this afternoon commencing at 2.30 p.m.

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“A”. DIVISION

At King's Park yesterday the Kowloon Cricket Club defeated the Indian Recreation Club in an "A" Division League tennis match by Sį sets to 31.

G. Bodiker and 'E. C. Fincher (K.C.C.) beat S. A. Rumjahn and S. A. Ismall 6-4; beat H. D. Rum- The following swimmers

jahn and A. H. Madar 7-5: lost to partake in the contest to-day:AR. Minu and I. M. A. Razack 3-6. Relay Race (Inter Coy.):7th. A W. M, Gittins, and E. F. Fincher A Battery, R.A.. "D" Cey..: 2nd, Middlesex Regiment, Dth A. A. Bat-K.C.C. drew with Rumjahn and Ismail; lost to Rumfahn end Madar tery, 'R.A.

4-6 beat Minu and Razack 6-4. Enilated

Race: Findiny, Boys Hildon, R.U.R..

R.U.H. Evans, R.UR. Galloway, Seaforths.

A. Crawford and A. E. P. Guest (K.C.C.) beat Rumjahn and Ismail 100 yards free style:-Gnr. Jolly, 6-3: lest to Rumjahn and Madar Sth. A. A. Battery. Pte. Stemp, Mid-2-8; beat Minu and Razack 6-2. dlesex, L/Bdr. Folkard, 5th. A.A.

Ede.

Inter-Brigade Battallon Medley, Relay Race:-2nd. Middlesex, Sea- torths. 40th. Fortress R.E., 5th. A A. Bde.. R.A

230 yards Championship:-Cpl. Craig Seaforthe L/Sgt. Dibben (5th. A. A. Bde., Gnr. Hobson 15th. A. A. Bde.). Onr. Seary (5th. A. A. Bde.).

100 yards, back stroke:-Grr. Hutchison (8th Heavy Bde. RA. Gnr. Oliver (5th. A."A., Pte. Harris (R. A. M. C.). L/Bdr. Lucas (5th.

A. A.).

100 yards breast stroke:-Pte. Hughes R.AM.C.), Gur. Wilson 8th Heavy Bde. R.A), Pte. Harris (R.A.M.C.), Gnr. Oliver (5th. A.A.), Pte. Wain (Seaforths), L/Corp. Mc- Donald (Seaforth).

50 yards dashSgt. Bilton 5th. Folkard 5th. A.A. Bde.. L/Bdr. A.A. Bde.. L/Bdr. Ogden 5th. A.A. Bde.. Gar. Wilson 5th. A.A. Bde.. Pte. Birks Seaforths, Lieut. Barron.

Indian Relay Race:-1 HKS- R.A.. 2. Kumaon Rifles.

HOCKEY PRACTICE.

The second Hong Kong Hockey Club' practice game will take place to-day at 5 p.m. on the Club grourid. The following teams have been chosen:-

Colours V. Benwell; J. Potter, E. V. Reed; R. A. Bates (Captain). W. A. Reed, H. Brown; W. G. Schnable. N. A. Mackay, L. Star-

Sporting Fixtures

'TO-DAY

Football."B" Coy. Middlesex)

v. "D" Coy. (Middlesex) at 5 p.m. the Chatham Road ground. Referee, Fus. · Campbell;

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"B" Coy. (Seaforths) v. R.A.O.C. at 3.30 p.m. on the Sookunpoo ground. Referee, L/Cpl. Lancaster; "g" Coy. (Seaforths) v. H.Q. (Seaforths)

the at 3.30 p.m. on Military ground, Happy Valley. Referee, L/Bdr. Southerly;"

R.A.S.C. v. "C" Coy. (Seaforths) at 3.30 p.m. on St. Joseph's ground, Happy Valley. Referee, Gnr. For- ward.

Ride

Shooting, Hong Kong Association Spoon and Practice Shoot (Army Rifle Range. Kowloon City), 3 p.m.

Swimming

Swimming. "Area Sports (European Y.M.C.A.)..

Tennis.-"B" Division: University v. Club de Recreto, Chinese R.C. v. Kowloon C.C., Civil Service C.C. v. Craigengower C.C.

TO-MORROW

Football-R.A.O.C. v. "A" Coy, the (Seaforths) at 3.30 p.m. on Military ground. Happy Valley. Referee, Sgt. Alcock.

Meeting.-Kowloon C.C. Annual Meeting, 5.30 p.m.· ̈

· Tennis.—“C” Division: Radio S.C. v. Chinese RC. (1), Indian R.C. v. Kuwicon C.C., Army T.C. Craigengower CC., Club de Recreto

Chinese R.C: (2),

FRIDAY, SEPT. 21 flockey. Hong Kong Hockey Association Council Meeting (St. Andrew's Church Hall), 5.30 p.m.

Tenais.-"D" Division: Central British v. Police R.C., Kowloon Indians v. Chinese R.C., Club de Recreio v. Kowloon C.C.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Racing. Hong Kong Jockey Club's Seventh Extra Race Meet- ing, at Happy Valley.

AUSTRALIAN SOCCER

VISIT POSSIBLE

buck, K. Woodhouse. 1. P. Tam- Conclusions to be Drawn from English Tour

worth.

Whites.-E. Moses; J. Cox, A. N. Other; K. Bidmead, G. Sommer, G. Parker: S. Fowler. T. Whitley. G. "Australia's success in the Soc- E. Divett (Captain), B. I. Blekford. cer tests will undoubtedly induce V. Bond.

the English Association to receive two Umpire.-A. A. Dand and A. N. au Australian team within

years." This was the assurance Other.

given by Mr. C. Wreford-Brown. manager of the English amateur team, which has concluded a suc- cessful tour of Australasia.

Australia deserved to win

HOCKEY TOURNEY

All Clubs interested in hockey are reminded that entries for the Mamak hockey tournament, Season 1937-35 (League System) close on Thursday, September 30, 1937.

untle himself and raised an alarm. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Particulars of Clubs desirous of

The accused, on information re-

ceived by the police. was arrested 4 August 26.

after corroborative evidence was

heard the jury returned * un- animous verdict of guilty".

Y.M.C.A. HELP FOR SOLDIERS

MEETING

At to-day's meeting of the Legis- lative Council the Colonial Secre- Lary will move

That the report of the Finance Committee (No. 6), dated July 28, 1937. be adopted.

The Attorney General will

move-

That the amendment made by The Emergency Rellet Council. the Urban Council under section 4 composing of the YMC.A. Y.wxv of the Public Health (Sanita- C.A.. The Y's men's Club. the Chi- tion Ordinance, 1935. to the by- tese Benevolent Association, the laws. under the heading "Conser- English Forum. the Euro-American [vancy." on the 17th day of August. returned students Club and the 1937, be approved...

Canadian Chinese Association has)

The Attorney General will move

just received advice that the In- the First reading of

ternational Committee of the YM.-

"A Bill to amend the Naval

C.A. at New York has, contributed | Establishments Police Ordinance,

U.S.$19.000.-and the World's Com- mittee of the Y.MC.A. at Geneva U.S.$1.000.-towards its war relief work in China.

The Emergency Relief Council is 1 unit of the National Committee. YMCA's of China for Special service to soldiers, and has thus far, received very strong support from the Hong Kong Community Bases

have been established at Pastinfu, Shihhchiachwang. Chen ting. Soochow and Kashing and sub-bases at points of troop con- centration Reception centres for soldiers passing along important rugtes of military transportation are maintained at important junc- tions along several railway lines.

The service vary according to the conditions in different parts of the war zone. Some of them are, viz. Officers' clubs; Privates' clubs: centres for wounded soldiers where the wounded and stretcher arera are received in passing and tea. rest rooms, toilet facili-

1875.

"A Bill to amend the law relating to factories and workshops and to the employment of women, young persons, and 'children in certain in- dustries."

"A B fo, amend further the

Magistrates Ordinance, 1932."

"A B to authorise the struction of a Pler projecting from reclaimed Crown Land at North Point and two new cross Harbour Pipe Lines."

The Attorney General will move the Second reading of

"A Bill to amend the Ordinances and Regulations of Hong Kong (1937 edition) Ordinance, 1936."

"A Bill to amend the Life Insu- rance Comparies Ordinance, 1007." "A Bill to amend the Full Court Ordinance, 1933."

SOLDIER'S DEATH

The death of Gunner N. Beswick. RA. recurred in the "Sick Bey" on Monday evening.

tlęs, simple first aid provided; Wounded soldiers clubs attached to base hospitals; general recep-

It seems that Gar. Beswick and tion centres to serve pässing sol- another member of the detach- diers and drivers of military

ment were having a game of trucks providing rest rooms and billiards in the Billard room at supplying tea; and provision of Lyeemun and during the game entertainments of educational and they quarrelled following which moral value. The work is under the latter was alleged to have the supervision of Secretaries and struck the deceased. Beswick col- Field Directors who gained their lapsed and first aid was, rendered experience during the World War but to no avail. He passed away serving in British and American 7. at 9.30 p.m.

camps.

The local unit is headed by Mr. David W. . Au as Chairman, Dr. F. 1 Tseung as Vice-Chairman, Miss T. H. Shin and Mr. B. W. Ko

as

LOCAL ESTATE

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Ng Bow, grocer, late of Na. 14107 as Secretaries and Mr. Cheung

West Commerce Street, San Treasurer. Rev. Wing Kde Michael, Bruce and Mr. David Antonio, Bexar County, in the Cheng, have been specially detailed State of Texas, US.A.. who died by the National Committee to as- sist the local unit in their cam- palga.

Ho Han, 24, and Wan Hung 18, of 16 Ya Hing Street were admitted

at the age of 37 on or about June 9, 1935, left local estate to the value of $5,400. A petition by Ng Lee, She, alias Le Bhiu, widow," of the same address, but at present temporarily residing at No. 281 Wing Lok Street, Hong Kong, for grant of probate of the certified

to the Queen Mary Hopital yes; copy of the will of the deceased terday evening buffering from scalp has been granted by the Supreme wounds de a result of a' fall,

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two tests, said Mr. Wreford-Brown. The Australian player has a ne knowledge of the game, and perience gained during the English tuur will probably bring about an Improvement in the finer points of the game.

Mr. I. Hastie, secretary of the New South Wales Association, ex- pressed confidence that. Australia could hold her own with any amateur side in England.

During the English team's tour of Australia they scored a total of 47 goals in the ter matches played. and gave away 30.

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