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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

Members' Disinterestedness Deplored At St. George's Society Meeting

PRESIDENT APPEALS FOR

GREATER SUPPORT

Appreciation of the fact that is Excellency the Governor, Sir Liroftry Northcote, had consented to become Patron of the Society of St. George, Hong Kong, was expressed' by Mr. G. S. Archbuit, presiding at the Society's annual general meeting, held la the Board Room of the Hong Kong Jockey Club yesterday.

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GENERAL

JEWELLERY | UNION CHURCH

WORTH $29,000

FRAUDULENT CONVERSION

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ALLEGED

Before Mr. R. Edwards at the Conical 'Magistracy yesterday, NE Tat-sheung was charged on five

counts of fraudulent conversion.

WEDDING

Gunn-Turner

A wedding of much interest to naval circles was solemnised at the Union Church, Kennedy Road. yesterday when Miss Edith Mary Turner, daughter of Dr. G. Rey- nolds Turner and the late Mrs. Turner, became the bride of in- structor Lleutenant Comruander Angus Gunn, son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Norman Gunn, of Duff-| town, Scotland.

The bride was formerly attach-

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Mr. Archbutt appealed for better, Society holds. It provides English-between February and April lasted to the University of Nanking. support for the annual ball, which men, members of the Society, with year of jewellery to the value of while her father is a retired medi-

fromh various Chinese cal missionary last year resulted in a small loss: an excellent opportunity of meet- $29,000 He said there was not the slightest ing their friends and of returning jewellery firms who had entrusted South China. doubt that the loss was the result hospitality. I should like to see it him with the jewellery. of the disinterested attitude of well supported not only to make members generally.

It à continued success as a func- Those present at the meeting tion, but also as a means of add- were:-Mr. O. S. Archblatt retiring ing w our charitable funds. President), Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Hon. Sir Henry Pollock. Mr. L C. F. Bellamy, Mr. W. A Cornell, Mr.

PRESIDENT'S THANKS

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Last year on St. George's, Day a A. Danby, Mr. C. C. Roberts, Mr. Wreath was laid at the Cenotaph. Dixie-Beale, Mr. P. S. Cassidy. Mron-Armistice Day.

E. Cock; Mr. V. C. Labrum and Mr.

WA. Sommerfelt, representing the Secretaries and Treasurers. Messrs Linstead and Davis.

RELIEF WORK

The Chairman gald.-—

Before closing, I should like to express my personal thanks to the

who worked

The bridegroom is attached to It was alleged that defendant H.MS. Suffolk. obtained the jewellery from the Mr. Stanley V. Boxer, of the Tai Hing. Tai Wing. Tin Po and University of Hong Kong, gave Tin Mow Jewellery stores under- the bride away, and the marriage taking to sell "for them.

In case service was conducted by the Rev. he could not sell, the Jewellery Frank Short, assisted by the Rev: was to be returned. When given H. W. Balpes the

articles. which Included diamonds, he was allowed a few days to dispose of" them

after was unable to was to return the

which time, if be members of the Committee for

BRIDE'S DRESS

The bridge wore a gown of ivory. angels' ski with long sleeves and do 30. he their help and assistance during jewellery.

train and 'a vell held by a coronet of cream and white gordenlas. She my year of office. In addition I

Defendant WES 13 recognised also carried à bouquet of Hiles. should like to, add my grateful broker for the various Jewellery The bridesmaid, Miss Katherine thanks to Mr. Sommerfelt, repre-shops in question. He had trans-Schutze, was attired in yellow Before proceeding with the busi-senting our Secretaries and Trea- actions with them before. It was georgette and a Jullet cap of ness of the Meeting, I should like surers for his assistance to me per- alleged that defendant after re- yellow leaves with a shoulder- to place on record our appreciation sonally.

ceiving the jewellery went te length vell. of the fact that His Excellency Str Also, on behalf of the Society. I' Saigon and it was not until March The Misses Frances Gillison and Geoffry Northcote has graciously wish to thank Mr. S. Hampden 9 last that defendant as brought Margaret Ann Smythe were consented to become Patron of this Ross for having once again audited was brought back from Salgon by flower-girls. Society.

Įthe accounts.

Det 8gt. R. McVey, The Report and Statement of I now have pleasure In, proposing Accounts for the year 1837 have the adoption of the Report and been in your hands for the pre-Accounts for the year 1937, and scribed period, and I propose with after this has been seconded. I your permission to take them as shall be pleased to answer any read.

questions which Members wish to raise.

Seconded by Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy, the proposal was carried unani-

The form of the Accounts familiar to you, and an explanation of differences between 1937 and the previous year is given in the Re-mously.

port. I do not propose, therefore, Proposed by the Chairman, and

to comment at any length on the Seconded by Sir Henry Pollock, Mr. #gures.

I should like, no wever, to make reference to our charitable work.

Our main expenditure is on rellet work which incidentally shows a reduction as compared with 1938. I am pleased to say that we have once agala received a refund in res-

S. H. Dodwell was elected resident for the ensuing year, *

M. W. A. Cornell proposed and

Mr. J. D. Danby seconded that the Hon. Mr. M. T. Johnson should be elected Vice-President. This was carried unanimously.

Alter various witnesses had given evidence, the defendant" was committed for trial,

Mr. E.F. Williams. Assistant Attorney General, prosecuted,

SNATCH AND RUN

IN KOWLOON

ACCUSED WILL

BE CANED Chen Chek-pu. 34, of no fixed

abode, appeared before Mr. K. M. A. Barnett at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday on a charge of larceny from Tam Lok.

Inspector Armitt, who prosecuted. stated that complainant was walk- Messrs. L. C. F. Bellamy, J. King along Hak Po Street on the pect of financial assistance granted. Bousfield, C. Bernard Brown, P. S. moming of March 29 when defen The whole of the amount of $120 Cassidy, W. A. Comell, J. D. Danby, i dant approached from behind and refunded was received from one F. C. Hall, V. C. Labrum. G. Miskin, guatched a gold earring valued at lády for whom we were able to ar-C C. Roberts, G. G. N. Tinson and $10. range a passage to England in re- G. G. Wood were elected en bioc

Chen, it was alleged, then ran. tum for services as a children's as the new Committee.

Complainant raised the alarm and Messrs. Linstead and Davis were gave chase," followed by several nurse. :

re-elected Secretarles and Trea-persons. Defendant was caught by Surers.

DONATIONS

An unusual feature of the year's activities was that of the persons

It was decided that observance we assisted three were women, all of St. George's Day this year would very deserving cases. I should he be limited to a wreath-laying cere- to take this opportunity of express-mony at the Cenotaph. ing my appreciation of the assis- Sir Henry Pollock proposed a tance and co-operation which we warm vote of thanks to the retiring have received from the Hong Kong President for the way in which he Benevolent Society, the Police and had filled the position. This was the British Legion.

carried with acclamation.

REAL SUMMER WEATHER

The fact that grants and dona- tions were less last year than in the previous year does not mean that donations for charity are not required. Calls on us "vary from year to year, and we can never tell what the future will bring forth.

Hong Kong, had a taste of real I hope that members will respond summer weather yesterday when a Sis readily as they have done in maximum temperature of 75 de- the past.

grees was reached

Conditions generally were pei- My predecessor expressed the hope that the annual golt match fect, the sky being cloudless most against the St. Andrew's Society of the day. These conditions are would be played by much more re-expected to last. presentative sides rather than by i

an unknown Chinese man. who turned him over to the police..

H Worship remanded accused. who pleaded guilty, for 48 hours to see if he was fit for a caning Worship commended the complain- ants pluck in giving alarm and chase..

SUICIDE ATTEMPT

ALLEGED

A remand of seven

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the

Lieutenant-Commander E. Pen ton acted as best man.

After the ceremony, a reception was held on board H. M. S. Suffolk,

UNION CHURCH CONCERT

Prominent Artistes Take Part

An enjoyable concert was held at the Kowloon Union Church Hall,

Was

Jordan Road yesterday evening when a variety programme given including a play by members of the Social and Fellowship Club entitled "The Dear Departed."

Among those who took part were Miss Eva Turner, Mrs. Helen Lock- hart. Messrs. W. E Knight. G. D'Aquino. E. O'Neil Shaw and Ms.

Murray Cox.

The proceeds of the concerts are to go towards the Fellowship Club funds.

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SUMMONS AGAINST

MOTORIST

INFLUENCE OF DRINK ALLEGED BY POLICE 'Mr. Hankin appeared before Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at the How-

The forthcoming marriage beloon Magistracy yesterday sum- tween Mr. Wong Peng-ha. proba- moned for

driving a 'car while tloner Sanitary Inspector, and Misa under the alleged influence of 'Kung Chuk-sau, is announced. drink. Defendant was represent-

ed by Mr. O. E. C. Marton.

PASSENGERS ARRIVED

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The following passengers for

Accused, It was alleged, was driving along Waterloo Road on February 27 about 12.30 am, when Traffic Sergeant Brittain, noticed

days. was Hong Kong arrived from Manila the car at the time, was moving granted by Mr. K. M. A. Barnett yesterday by the RMS. Empress from one side of the road to the at the Kowloon Magistracy, yes- of Japan:-

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the selected few as hitherto. The SIR PERCY NOBLE in hospital.

proposition found favour with our

old "enemies" and the result was that teams of 40 a side competed. but I regret to say that once again we were compelled to admit, de- Ieat. although I understand that all participating in the match tho- roughly enjoyed themselves.

AT KAI TAK

Inspects Royal Air

Force Station

PRISON AND CANE

other.

DI..

terday, when Leung Shuk-ching, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Brown. Mr. When questioned by Sergt. Brit- said it was the 32, spinster, of 506. Prince Edward and Mrs. Cham Kim Han, Mr. and tain defendant

His speech, the Boor, was charged Mrs. E. Dowson, Mr. and Mrs. F. fault of the car. Road, Arst- with attempted suicide on March Gonzales, Master Gonzales, Mr. B. officer alleged, was a bit too thick. Guy, Mrs. E Hines, Mr. D. Mc-whereupon he asked the defen- Defendant, it was alleged. Naughton, Mr. and Mrs. J. Edant to accompany him to see a

from the first

doctor. jumped

floor Mota:

They saw

Henry, after verandah of the Kowloon Hospital, Mr. and Mrs, W Pearce, Mr. H

-Sub-Inspector W. Armitt is in Richold. Mr. E. Santamaria, Mr. which defendant went to see Dr. charge of the case.

J. H Shaw, Mr. F. Such, Mr. Yao B. C. Wong who examined him. Accused, it was stated, is still | Shiong Shia, Major and Mrs. G

The hearing was remanded till B Pillsbury, Miss K. Pillsbury:

Dr. Henry 15 able to appear to Mrs. and Master G. Amper, Miss appear, to give evidence. F. Baleviso, Mr. Chen Hung Man Mr. Chen Hàng Bang, Mr. Chong Twelve strokes of the cane and Soc. Miss Let Cot Lim, Miss Lee

DAEDALUS LEAVES. rine months' hard labour was Chin Lám, Mrs, R. V. De Basa, Miss The Imperial Airways airliner, imposed on Li Hol, unemployed, A De Basa, Miss F De Basa, Daedalus, left Kal Tal Airport. His Excellency Vice-Admiral Str (by Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at the Master J. M. De Buua,

for Bangkok yesterday at Percy Noble, C.B.. C.V.O.. Com-Kowloon Magistracy yesterday. Mr. A. Eririquez, Mr. Co. Hala.m. with one passenger fox mander-in-Chief, China Station, when he was found guilty on Kim, Miss T. C. Gonzalez, Mrs. D. Bangkok. one for London, 1,000 We also played a most enjoyable paid an official visit to the Royal charge of snatching a pair of Gogona. Missi. Goyona, Miss F kilos of freight and 146.413 kilos of lawn bowls match against the St. Air Force station at Kal Tak yes-gold earrings. valued at $40, from Goyona. Mr. A. Goyona, Mrs. C. P. mail. ↑ Andrew's Society, but here also welterday morning.

Chuen Kum In Shamsulpo on Jennings. Mr. Lau Bit Kwan, Mr. were beaten. We shall have to His Excellency

Sergeant F.H.J. Kelly Let See Tat, Master Lee Bee Yuen; look to our laurels this year both Group Captain A. H. Peck, D.S.O.. proected.. at golf and at lawn bowls.

M.C.. who only yesterday assumed Our total membership does not command of the RAF in Hong show any signs of increasing; in Kong in succession to Wing Com- fact, it is less than last year in mander W. A. K. Dalzell. spite of the fact that 34 new mem- bers were elected during the year under review. I hope you will all do your best to bring in new mem- bera.

MEMBERSHIP

was met by March 29,

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EVADING STAMP

7.30

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Miss H. Lendrooth, Mr. A. F. Ward L. A "Cavendish, Capt. R. Luciano, Mr. S. L. Luciano, Mr. A. Garratt, Mr. J. L Jay, Mr. R. Luciano, Miss P. Mabamta, Mrs. Hung, Rt. Rev. P. Stevens. Mr. DUTY

L. Martin. Mrs. Mac Bée, Master Nelson Szi Mr. W. Webster, Mr. HL Lee. Miss M. Lee, Mr. A. Machol, C. D. N. Walker. Mr. E. A. Bompas, Chiu-shum, of No. 180 Holly- A smart guard of hongur was

Miss M. Moralese. Master J. Mrs. Breen; present, commanded by Flight Lt. wood Road, and seven others ap- Moralese. Mr. and Mrs. H. Neale,

peared before Mr. Q. A. A. Mac- Misi H. Neale, Mrs. Ng Kok; P. U, C. Shirley.

fadyen at the Kowloon Magistracy Master Sun Yok Chang, Master yesterday on charges of evading Bun Yok Slong, Mrs. M. B. Rogers, stamp duty, thereby defrauding Mrs. Ong Si Miss Sia Kim Too, the government of certain revenue. Mr. D. Sempio, Mrs. D. Tait, Miss Sergeant J. G. Whitcroft prosecut-D. Tait, Miss J. Talt, Mr. Your ed

Tom. Fines ranging from $20 were

# Dr. F.K. Chen, skin disease severally imposed on the accused.] good. There is not the slightest specialist of Shanghal. gave as of whom pleaded guilty. doubt that the loss is the result of verr. interesting lecture, "Skin the disinterested attitude of mem-Diseases "bers generally.

Here I feel that it will not the out of place. to inform members

After a short inspection. Sir Percy Noble was entertained in the Officers' Mess.

that this year the Annual Ball - MEDICAL LECTURE

sulted in a small loss which your Committee have agreed to make

of

Haematogenous

Origin," to members of the Me-

MANUK

LODGE

Mr. R. K. Laing will not be able

Major A. T. Malone, Mr. and Mra. D. F. Barber, Mrs. C. A. Girsberger, Mr. H. Noon, Miss J. Whitehead, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Laffan, Mr. V. H. Collins, Mr. and MIB. V. A. Allen, Miss Aller, Dr. R. C. Chittenden, Mr. and Mr. B. T. Cotton, Mrs. H. R. Erdman;

Dr. and Mrs. G. Gillman, Mr. R. The following passengers arrived Goldman, Mr. J. Hedley, Mr. B. P. from England and European coun- Langles. Mr. E. A. Leclair; Mra. tries. via ports, by the P. and 0, Limpenny, Mrs. M. Macfarlane. Mr. J. C. O'Dwyer, Mr. Rowley- 08. Rawalpindi yesterday:

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. N. Ascough. Morris, Dr. Romer-Keukenschry-

"...

It will really be appreciated that dieal Society of the Hong Kong the time must arrival when, if the University in the School of Sur- to give his lecture on "The Lotus Mr. and Mrs. N. Fitzmaurice, Mr. der. Mr. E. C. 9. Sichel, Mr. R. E. Ball is not sufficiently supported. very yesterday......

Sura" at the Manuk Lodge today, and Mrs. A. C. Kennett, Mr. E.Slater; we shall have to consider abandon- At the conclusion of Dr. Chen's but the weekly meeting will be Kewall, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Kevan, ing it. This, I think. would be a talk. during which lantern slides held as usual. great pity. It should be fully sup were used. Dr. KW.. Qe chairman of the Society, proposed a vote of Its kind which the St. George's thanks to the speaker,

ported, as it is the only function of

Mr. and Mrs, G. M. Brander, Mr. Mrs. M. Luce, Miss Whitehead, Mr. Branson, Miss A. D. Burgess, Miss and Mrs. W. Long. Miss W. Cheong Ah Moey, Mr. Lim Foong HMB Thracian arrived from Miller, Mr. W. McNeill. Mr. J. Hin, Mr. J. M. Blife, Mr. Phòn Soen l'Amoy yesterday.

Pratt. Mr. T. Williams, Mr. W. J. Ming, Mr. J. N. Gordon-Bloker.

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