1937-12-17 — Page 7

THE SERVICES

By The Air Mail, London Dec. 4.)

ROYAL NAVY

CONTRACT-BUILT SHIPS The big increase in the number of ships building for the Navy in the private shipyards is reflected in the appointment from to-day of Vice-Admiral St. Aubyn B. Wake, CB, retired, to be Admiral-Super- intendent. Contract-built Ships. Hitherto the duties of this post have been discharged by a Com- mander-Superintendent, Comman- der L. B. Hill, During the present year there have been about 132 vessels building by contract, com- pared with 87 in 1935.

RETURN OF THE DESPATCHI H.M.S. Despatch, Captain E. L. S. Ports- King, MV.O., "arrived at mouth on Dec. 1 to reduce to re- serve. Since 1933 she has served in the 3rd Cruiser Squadron, Medi- terranean, recently as flagship of the Rear-Admiral Commanding. She had previously been flagship un the America and West Indies Station, and from 1922, the year of her completion, to 1027 was in China.

MESSMAN'S ACCIDENTAL

DEATH

„Ah Inquest was held at Plymouth on the body of Frank Marples, 45, was wardroom messman, who found dying in his bunk in the aircraft-çarrier H.M.S. Furious.

A model of a section of the yes- sel which was in Court showed a ladder leading to the

deck on which the dead man's cabin was situated, and it was suggested that he fell down the ladder and frac- tured his skull, but was able to undress and get into his bunk be- tore feeling the full effects of his injury.

Richard Jack Martin, a salesman, of Bix Cross Road, Twickenham, said in evidence that Marples. a warrant officer in HM.S. Furious, and

he had supper together in Plymouth on November 22. After- wards Marples and the warrant cfficer returned to the ship to- gether.

Francis Kirby, a warrant officer in the RAF. serving in HM.S. Furious, giving evidence, sald that Marples was quite sober when they returned to the ship. The witness stopped at the gangway and Mar- ples went on

it did not concern him in reaching a verdict The mere fact that he was returning a verdict of "Ac- cidental death" did not mean that the inquiries would stop, nor would it prevent the authorities from tuk- ing any steps they thought fit.

THE ARMY

1ST ANTI-AIRCRAFT DIVISION

The War Office announces that Major-General Sir Frederick Pile, D.S.O.. M.C.. has been appointed Commander. of the 1st Anti-Air- craft Division, Territorial Army, in succession to the late Major-Gen- eral R. H. D. Tompson, C.B., C.M.G.. D.S.0.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1937.

JAPANESE

DESTROY

FOREIGN

PROPERTY

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had been dismounted and taken away. Rubber and celluloid pro- cessing plants, silk flatures, tax- tile mills and rug factories; all had methodically robbed. An been American lumber company report ed that even the office furniture and typewriters were gone. An- other manufacturer stated that among his missing equipment were some machinery units so large that their removal must have neces-

The Times" Military Correspon stated a major fact of engineer- dent writes:-

Since the 1st Anti-Aircraft Divi- sion is responsible for the ground defence of London and most of the South of England, the choice of its commander is to be regarded as of this exceptional importance. To post Bir Frederick Pile brings imagination and great enthusiasm, blended with a happy sense of humour. His reputation as one of the leading experts in mechanized warfare will cause some 'regret that is experience is not being utilized this field now that the Army is in process of mechanization, but there should be much value in his freshness of mind and ample scope for his energy in developing the strength of the defences which cover the heart of the Empire.

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He served in France from August, 1914, onwards, Arst with the Royal Horse Artillery, commanding battery, and later on the Staff as brigade major and G3.0.2.

ROYAL AIR FORCE

UNITS FOR STRADISHALL Numbers are now announced of the squadrons which will occupy the new aerodrome at Stradishull. Suffolk, when it comes into general use on March 10 next.

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Presently, rumours commenced to circulate concerning astonishing "deals" which were said to have been offered certain of the fortunate property owners.

"SQUEEZE"

MIDNIGHT FOLLIES

TO APPEAR AT THE "GRIPPS"

Following their usual custom, the management of the Hong Kong Hotel are providing special enter- tainment for their patrons during the festive season, The new pro- gramme starts to-morrow night, when, for the feature attraction,

the management have engaged signor Volsky and his famous.

Midnight Follies," a group of seven, talented artists, who will be mak- ing their first appearance, locally. Their spectacular dance creations, unusual costumes and novelty numbers have created a sensation wherever they have appeared. The management of the Hotel are to be congratulated on securing such a talented group of entertainers,"

SZITA AND ANIS

The great popularity attained by Szlta and Anis have caused the A cargo of raw silk would be

management to extend their en- allowed to be removed into the

gagement till the end of the year and they will appear nightly in con- International Settlement for a consideration. A cash considera-junction with Volsky's "Midnight tion. The officials of a Chinese Follies.". Excelling in comedy items as well as "straight" exhibition cigarette factory would be given full permission to salvage a half; | duncing, Szita and Anks are two of million-dollar partially damaged the anest stock, for 40 per cent of the pro- ceeds, payable in advance.

No transaction was too large, these rumours,Intimated. nor none too insignificant for the considera- tion of the thrifty victors.

A persistent report, which has recently caused much speculation among both foreigners and Chinese in the International Settlement, concerns the oficials who are in control of the issuing of Japan- ese passes for entering the occu- pled areas. It is alleged that these fortunate gentlemen have amass- ed a tidy Butan In undercover "squeeze." the profit during the month of November alone being | estimated at more than fifteen million Shanghai dollars.

To the complaints which pour Nos. 9 and 148 (Bomber) Squad- rons are to move there on that into their office the officials of the date from

Lincoln. Japanese Consulate have a uni- Scampton, Their places at Scampton will be form reply: the bland assertion taken by No. 49 (Bomber) Squadron that the Chinese soldiers are un- from Worthy Down, Winchester,doubtedly responsible. and No. 83 (Bomber) Squadron from Turnhouse. Edinburgh, both of which will move on March 14, on which date they will be trazia

FIVE YEAR PLAN - Impartial foreign observers, how- ever, hold a much different idea. The enormous and scandalous loot-

Francis Donala, a Royal Marine. servant to Marples, said that Mar-ferred from No. 2 (Bomber) Grouping of private property is due sole-

ples drank too much. Twice he had seen him fall down the 15 steps of the ladder leading to the deck where his cabin was. The witness said he found Marples in his bunk breathing hard and he

to the newly formed No. 5 (Bom- ber) Group. Scampton Station will be transferred to No. 5 Group from March 10,

OTHER SQUADRON MOVES No. 53 -(Army -Cooperation)

ly, they charge, to the Japanese. Those who have had a chance to inspect the damage and study the evidence are positive that the wholesale seizures were the result of a carefully preconceived plan.

covered him up. The witness had Squadron, formed at Farnborough First conquer,, then confiscate.

seen Marples's wallet on several occasions, and was certain that he had it with him and that it was fall of notes when ashore on the night before his death.

Cyril Ernest Gill, analyst to the Flymouth City Police, giving evid- ence, said that he thought Marples

caught his left foot in the hatch- way and fell headlong down the ladder. receiving a violent blow on his head from the pipe.

Captain d'Arcy Bunyan, Superin- tendent of the Royal Marines

Police, who was in charge of the investigations, giving evidence, said that they were quite satisfied that there was no suspicion of foul play.

Recording verdict of "Ac- cidental death," the Coroner (Mr. W.E.J. Major) said that the missing wallet was a puzzling feature, but

REGISTRY HAS BUSY DAY

three weddINGS

Three weddings took place at the Registry of Marriage. Supreme Court yesterday, all of which were performed by Mr. W. Aneurin Jones, Deputy Registrar of Mar- riages.

In June last, will move from there to Odiham, Hants, on a date after February 1. to be decided by the A.O.C.-in-C., Fighter Command.

Nos. 22 and 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadrons will move from Doni- bristic, Fife, to the new station at Thorney Island, Hants, on March

10.

ARMAMENT GROUP

The termination of the Sino-

Japanese hostilities in 1932. It is the beginning charged, marked

dancers to have per- formed here, and the prolongation of their engagement will be warm- ly received by their many admirers. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, the two teams, Volsky's "Folles," and Szita and Ants, will appear at both the Hong Kong Hotel and the Peninsula Hotel

FUNERAL OF

MISS BIGLER

The funeral of Dr. (Misa) R. M. Bigler, of the United Brethren Mission (Canton), took place at the Protestant Cemetery yesterday, the Rev. Dr. C. W. Shoop officiating.

Deceased died at the age of 77 at the Matilda Hospital on Wed- Sho nesday after a long liners had done very good work in China devoted missionary serving as a

for over 40 years.

She was cremated yesterday and a memorial service will soon be held in Canton. Present at the funeral were Rev. Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Shoop, Mrs. J. A. Hofmann, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. F. Oldt, Miss Lucille Shoop, Miss Briesson, Miss Avis Thomson, Miss May Thom- Rev. son, Mrs. H. F. Thomson, and Mrs. E. L Larson, Dr. Ruth Leung Mrs. Peter Wong, Mr. Sher- man Chau, Mr. Chau Suen Sang. and Miss 3. Seux.

Floral tributes were sent by the

following:-

EO, T, Barkwall. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Seldon.

MRS. MINNIE POTTS The death from pneumonia at the Queen Mary Hospital yesterday

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LAW'S DELAYS IN CEYLON

Judge's Broadcast Talk

cast talk

"Charles Dickens' Bleak House."! Dr. Dias said, "did great service in focussing public attention on the enormous waste of time and money which usually characterised the Court of proceeding of the old

Dr. R. F. Dias, District Judge of Miss Ericsson, Mr. and Mrs. Exandy, in the course of a broad- of plans for the current campaign. Larson, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Monroe,

Dickensian on "Some The ensuing five year period was Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Philippe, Miss Lawyers" recently referred to the Law's delays in Ceylon especially in marked not only by military pre- Drury and sisters, Dr. and Mrs.

land partition cases. paration but by commercial sur-Shoop. Dr. and Mrs. Oldt, Mr. and veya as well. Thus, the invaders Mrs. R. L. Phillips, Rev. and Mrs. hoped to partically finance the cost of the current operations with the loot seized from China's The Armament Group, which has wealthiest city. its headquarters at Eastchurch. This shrewd scheme was only Instead of will be known as No. 25 (Arma- partially successful. ment) Group with effect from to capturing Shanghai in three weeks, day. This group was formed on it cost the Japanese three months February 1, 1934, to continue" the scheme of development for arma- ment training which began when the Air Armament School was re- organized in 1931. The present A.O.C. is Air Commodore A. G. R. Garrod, Q.B.E. M.C., D.F.C.

··LOCAL JOURNALIST MARRIED

Mr. S. A. Ramjahn Weds Miss S. Markar

of Mrs. Minnie Potts, an annual visitor to the Colony, came as a shock to the many friends she made during her visits here.

Mrs. Potts was admitted to the

of expensive fighting. It is es- timated that Japan has already spent over four billion yén and has lost more than one hundred thou-hospital late on Wednesday night sand men to date.

ACTION NECESSARY Instead of being a treasure chest, the captured area in Shanghai is largely burned. It is small wonder that the victors are willing to risk international complication by their policy of wholesale confiscations. The Shanghai adventure has prov- ed much more costly than anyone had anticipated, and to offset these enormous expenses the Japanese

In a critical condition, having con- tracted a severe chill when she

collapsed before an open window at the Peninsula Hotel. This chill developed and she died yesterday morning despite all that could be

done.

The funeral took place at Happy Valley in the afternoon, and was well attended.

DEATH OF MR. H. G."

NELSON

Mr. H. G. Nelson, a partner in the law firm of Messrs. Cawdy and Jones, Ipoh, was found dead at his residence recently.

A wedding of considerable inter- have descended to petty looting. est to the local Indian community Chief among the foreign, pro- was solemnised last evening be-perty owners who have suffered be- tween Mr. Shiekh Abdulla Ram- cause of these outrages are the jahn, member of the editorial Americans, French and the British. staff of the "Hong Kong Tele-

It is to be hoped that concerted "graph" and Miss Salima Markar, action will be taken against the The news of his untimely death daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Japanese by the Governments of cast a gloom over Ipoh as the inte Markar.

these nationals. Only by exposing Mr. Nelson was very popular in these facts and presenting a united legal as well as sporting circles and demand for immediate and un- counted a large number of friends equivocal reparations can the con- all over Perak. Before coming to Great War as a Lleutenant in the inued atrocities of ungoverned in- Malaya Mr. Nelson served in the vaders be prevented in the future.

Royal Field Artillery in France, when he was awarded the Military Cross.

The ceremony, which was con- ducted under Islamic rites, was taken by Mulvi Noor Shah of The Mosque, Shelley Street, and a large number of friends and relations attended to offer their felicitations to the bride and bridegroom.

In the first ceremony, Miss Tam Fee Wan, of No. 41 Lung Kong Road, first floor, daughter of Mr. Tam Wing Kam, became the bride of Mr. Lau Tak Yam, merchant, of No. 28 Nam Kok Road, first floor, son of the late Mr. Lau Hok Wal. The witnesses were Messrs. Lau Chi Chuen and Tam Wai Lam.

Mr. Ramjahn took a very active Miss Au Yeung Foon Lin, of No. 14 Ching Lin Terrace, daughter of interest in football in his school "Mr. Au Yetmg Shun Ting, retired days but since taking up Jour- merchant, was married to Mr. nalism he has found little time for Chan Yuk sing, merchant, of No, sport and only appears in friendly 1 Castle Road, first floor, son of matches for the local Press team. The bride received her education Mr. Chan Hel Lau, retired mer-

at the French Convent and is a chant, In the presence of the groom's father and the bride's very popular member of the Indian father...

younger set.

The third wedding took place between Mr. Nio Joe Tjan, mana- of Firma Halp Tilang, Batavia, ger of Firma Kle Le Woo, Cherl- and Miss Chan Wai Yiu, daughter bon (Java), residing at No. 498 of Mr. Chan Hon Kau, retired. The Prince Edward Road, son of Mr. witnesses were Messrs. M. Moend-

hare and Kwok Yuen Kai. Nio Peng Tin, assistant manager

HEALTH RETURNS

Two caseN of dysentery were

reported to the Health Authorities for the 24 hours ended at midnight

on Wednesday...

A week's remand was granted in the case against Lam Yiu, 24, and Lam Tim, 28, both unemployed, who appeared before Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Central Magistracy yesterday charged with the posses- sion of 118 counterfeit coins, know- ing them to be counterfeit.

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Referring to the notorious case- of Jarndyce v. Jarndyce, one of the highlights of the novel. Dr. Dias said that when it was at last over for good, it was found that the whole estate had been absorbed "in lawyers' costs.

"How often does the same thing happen to-day in Ceylon in some partition cases, where after years of litigation the land has to be sold in order to pay the cost of the proceedings which should have been cheap and speedy," he said.

LOCAL ESTATES

Albert Willie Eugene Davidson. Army pensioner, late of No. 226 Nathan Road, first floor, who died on November 5, 1937, at the Kow- loon Hospital, left local estate sworn under $1,400. Probate of the will of the deceased has been granted to Gertrude Agnes David-

Local estate to the value of $4,- son, widow, of the same address.

teacher, late of No. 7 Fook Wah 400 was left by Mr. Wang Chung,

Street, ground floor, who died intestate at the Queen Mary Hos pital on August 27, 1937. Letters of administration to the estate of the deceased have been granted to Wang Chot Oi Tee, widow, of the same address.

YOUTH CHARGED ON OPIUM OFFENCES Fines totalling $180 or three Charged with the larceny.of 21 months' imprisonment were im- bottles of cream, valued at $5.80. posed on an unemployed youth, the property of the Dairy Farm Ice Chini Fun, when he pleaded gufity and Cold Storage Co., Chiu Ham, before Mr. K. Keen at the Kowloon 35, and Luk Kang, 33, both employ-. Police Court yesterday to the ed by the Dairy Farm, Co., appear- charges of possession of prepareded before Mr. R. A ̄D. Forrest, at opium and keeping an opium divan the Central Magistracy, yesterday at No. 211, Tai Nam Street on and were sentenced to four weeks* October 14.

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