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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

PARENTS OPEN DAY AT QUARRY BAY SCHOOL

Mrs. J. Ralston Gives Away

Prizes To Winners

"Parents, Open Day" at the Quarry Bay School yesterday was a very pleasant affair and a large number of parents of the pupils and their friends attended when a very elaborate programme of work was carried out for their benefit.

Refreshments were served on the covered playground and at the end of the display Mrs. J. Ralston gave away the prizes to the fol lowing successful candidates:-

JUNK

PIRACY

IN CHINESE

WATERS

Master's. Evidence

At Magistracy

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PRIZE LIST

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Class 1: Children promoted to Class 2, a ring board: Children

remaining in Class 1, a book.

Class 2: 1, Elleen Sherrin; 2,

GENERAL

POLICE STATION (FUNERAL OF MR. TRAGEDY A. MACDOUGALL

Indian Constable

is

Shot Dead

Old Resident

Of Colony

The funeral took place at the "IT IS MY FATE" Roman Catholle Cemetery yester- day of Mr. A. MacDougall, who Orcumstances surrounding the died at his residence at No. 69, death of an Indian police con- south Wall Road, Kowloon City, on stable. Anayat Khan (B44), were Tuesday. The Rev. Fr. D. Bazzo investigated at an inquest held offelated at the graveside. yesterday at the Central Police Court. Mr. R. A. D. Forrest sat

The late Mr. MacDougall was an old resident of the Colony and had as Coronor, assisted by a jury com- been connected for about 30 years prising Messrs. I E. Lammert with Messrs. H. Skott and Com. (Foreman), C. H. de S. F. Basto Pany, He is survived by his wife, and A. Buva.

Khan met his death in the and a

a son,

Mr. Edward MacDougall, grandson "Nickie."

mourners at the

The chief

| Gloria Grant; Special, Ray Callen-charge room of the Upper Levels funeral were the deceased's wife

der.

Class 3: 1. Peter Coom; 2, Camp- bell Barclay: Writing. John Eng- lish.

Class 4: Jean Carpenter: 2. Scholarship to Central British School. Norman Wald.

Police Station on November While cleaning revolvers.

$

Dr. Dean, Smith testified that Khan dled of peritonitis due to multiple perforations of the small intestine caused by wounds.

and grandchild.

Amongst those present at the graveside were Mrs. Waller, Mesira. W. A. Fox, H. L Fox, J. Key. A. Hamson, J. MacKenzie, H. Waller, G. Waller, F. Agabeg, F. M. Xavier, Indian constable. B707, 'Nias AB J. A. Ozorio, J. Souza, A. J. C. Khan, said that deceased and'hun-| Rocha, J.' Laurel, J. P. Pereira/ PROGRAMME OF WORK

self were detailed to clean revol- Floral tributes were sent by the Class 1-Physical Training in

Eddie, Betty. Hall, Formal Work with Apparatus, vers stored in the Upper Levels following:-Edith; A report received by the Hong-Story and Dramatization in Gar-Police Station. They cleaned all children. Helen and Joe. Olive, Ronald, Paddy, Jenny, Bruce and general duty use, kong Police on November 17 from den If fine. Illustration of Story, Chan Kam, 27-year-old oyster Class 2: Speech Training and and when they had finished de- Baby, Lional, Arnold, Marge. Frös- per, Horace and George, Bessie. breeder and travelling trader, who Recitation, Physical Training in! ceased approached the Sergeant stella and family, Mrs, Lum, Misa claimed that pirates had boarded Hall, Reading and Writing. Hand- on duty and asked the Sergeant c. Fór, Mrs. L. H, Qule, Miss R.

CARGO RECOVERED

work..

his junk of Sai Heung, in Chinese

Class 3: English, Plasticene Mo- territory and, after taking ashore this crew and himself, had sailed delling. Physical Training in Hall,

away with the funk and a 70-picul Poetry (in Garden !! fine).

Class 4: Arithmetic, Handwork, cargo of vegetable commodities, had a sequel at the Kowloon Court Physical Training in Hall.

yesterday when two men appeared

before Mr. E. Himsworth on BELDERLY MAN charge of receiving stolen pro-

perty. Chan Kam's junk had, at

DISCHARGED |

the time of the alleged robbery, Chan Ping. 62, who was charged

the theft been carrying a valuable cargo of with

of two diamond | ginger, taro and yams.

rings valued at $3.800. the pro- The Junk had been engaged at perty of Messrs. Sennet Freres, Fukning village. "In Chinese terri- receiving

property, and

stolen

the

arms for

whether he wanted his revolver Fux.

cleaned. The revolver, a Web- Messrs. J. S. McKenzie, Wong and Scott, different from Chee-wal, Ng Mi-sam, Wong Yat- ley the type used by constables, was sin, Fung Foor, Wong Sun-yum, handed to deceased, who tried to Wong Kung-wal and sons. break it open but could not. De- Mr. and Mrs. Wong Kung-wal, ceased then asked witness to try. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Fox, Mr. and but did not tell him (witness) | Mrs. H. L. Fox, that he revolver was loaded.

On

Witness said he was sitting a bench almost directly opposite to the deceased who was seated on the floor. Khan tried to break open the revolver. and witness suddenly heard a

Messrs. H. Skott and Co., Ltd. and Mr. Wallace J. Hansen.

CHINESE WORKERS DOWN TOOLS

tory, to carry this cargo to Hong- illegal pawning of one ring, was shot and saw deceased putting Refuse To Work On

kong.

It had anchored some 200 discharged by Mr. Edwards at the

to 300 yards off Sal Heung. Chan¦ Central Court yesterday. Kum related in evidence, ata.m. Mr. Edwards sald that on the November 16. At 3 a.m. on frst charge Chan had no case to the following morning, witness; answer and there was a reason

on

his hand on his abdomen say-

inx that he had been shot.

Japanese Ships

An ambulance was immediately Maintaining that the vessels had summoned and deceased was taken been in actuality engaged in the to the Queen Mary Hospital where warfare in the Blas Bay and coastal area, Chinese dock labourers

alleged, the junk was boarded by able doubt that the defendant he died on November 8.

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a purty of about seven men, three knew the ring was stolen property. Detective-Inspector L. R. Whant, at the Hongkong and Whampoa of whom were armed with revol-

Chan claimed that on the mor- who went to the hospital to take Dock Company yesterday refused ning of November 29, a friend of deceased's dying statement, testi-to work on two Japanese trawlers his, surnamed Wu, called at his fed that deceased had told him which had been docked on Tues- FORMER MANAGER residence at Jervols Strast, and that the shooting was accidental day.

vers. The master of the funk and

his crew were bled up with wire and were taken ashore.

From Sal Heutrg, Chan related,

İMPRISONED

asked him to go out for walk. "It is my fate... The shooting Attempts at persuasion by-Off- he made his way to Castle Peak When near the Tal Foo pawn-was not with intent. It was ac- clals of the company were fruit- Yap Sin-fatt, former manager of where he reported to the police shop. Wu asked him to pawn a cident," said the deceased in his less and late yesterday afternoon In Kowloon, witness continued, he, ring for him.

made

tour £

of the vegetable! dealers. He found his cargo of

vegetable commodities at the Yig

Sam grocery shop. "He reported!

PASSENGERSTM DEPARTED

statement and added he was on repairs on the ships had still not friendly terms with P. Q. B787, yet been begun.

After further evidence was given)

the jury returned a verdict of ac-

cidental death, with no blame

to the police and the two defen- The following left on Tuesday attached to any person.. dants, Leung Kwok-hong, 34, and for Manila and Java in the ms. Tam Yau-shing. 28, were arrested Tjisadane ---

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the Orientul Advertising und Publishing Company, was senten- ced to six months' hard labour by Mr. R. Edwards at the Central Court yesterday, when he pleaded guilty to six charges of obtaining; money and goos by false pretences, Remarking that, if possible, he by issuing false cheques. would order caning in every ear

CANING FOR SNATCHERS

Amongst the arms where the

Messrs.

when they came to the shop For Manila-Mr. John Alonso, REMAND GRANTED ring snatching case, Mr. R. A. D. defendant had passed false che- to receive payment for a cargo of Mrs. F. H. Bond, Mr. M. E, Cleland, Appearing before Mr. R. Edwards Forrest at the Central Court yesques were Jimmy's Kitchen, La ginger; yams and taro that had Mrs. B. Gourevich, Mr. F. Gibbins, at the Central Court yesterday on

terday remanded Yuen Kwok Perla Del 'Oriente Cigar Store,' been bought from them.

Rev. Fr. Rodrigo, Mrs. J. F. Toma charge of demanding a sum of leung for 24 hours for medical Messrs. Tsang Fook and Company,, Hearing of the case against the kins, Miss H. O. Tomkins. Mrs. J $1,600 from the Shanghal co-

examination for caning.

7 Queen's Dispensary, and two men, which is for committal B Stapler, Mr. C. C. Singson.

mercial and Saving Bank Ltd., Ynen was charged with snatën- | Lane Crawford, LIA. will be resumed this morning when. Makassar-H.E. Dr. Bossa, Dr

Tang Yik-tak, aged 18. Chan Tak-ny a pair of gold ear-rings from the remaining witnesses for the F. N. Martins.

fun, aged 48, both unemployed, and a woman in Lee Tung Street on Boeleleng-Mr. G. Bernardin. prosecution will be heard.

Mr. J. Lonsdale Bryans, Mr. and Tsang Chuch, foreman, were re- Tuesday.

Inspector A. V. Baker stressed Mrs. Robert Meilinger Mr. andmand for 72 hours, on the applica-

tion of Detective-Sub-Inspector w.the seriousness of the case as the SITUATION Mrs. Harold Neck.

Ritchie.

victim was an aged woman.

WATER

NOT TOO BAD.

Sourabaya-Mr. Go In TJhan,

A statement issued by the Water AIRPORT" MOVEMENTS authorities yesterday states that

An Imperial Airways plane will despite the extremely dry weather arrive at Kai Tak this afternoon of late, the water situation need with London and Australian mall. not be regarded with undue alarm The delay of one day has been as, with the restrictions in force

caused by bad weather along the the present supply is sufficient to

main conte. carry on till next May, when it is hoped the reservoirs will be near capacity as a result of the March rains..

It is emphasised, however, that frugality and care must continue to be observed.

The rainfall total for the year

to date is more than 23 inches be-

· low average...

POPPY DAY FUND

!

REFUGEE FUND SWELLED BY CHINESE DONATION

The British Fund for the Relief of Distress in China (Hongkong Branch) has reached total of $217.456.06, which

#

The outward service will be to-Includes 2 donation of $4,495.91, the equivalent in Hong- morrow morning when two planes kong currency of $300,000 National currency. from the Central Relief. will leave the Coloriy for Bangkok: Committee of the Chinese Government (National Relief Commis-

+

sion).

The Air France plane from Hanoi is due at noon to-day,

SERGT, TERRETT

EX-REVENUE OFFICER SENT TO PRISON Pleading guilty to three charges of obtaining money by false pre fences. Kwok Ki, 35, an ex-revenue) officer, was sentenced to three months' hard labour by Mr. R. A.'D: Forrest at the Central Court yes. terday.

Detective-Sergeant J.

prosecuted.

Johnston

Defendant was alleged to have obtained money totalling $24 from? three persons under the pretext that he could obtain hawker's; Icences for them in July.

CHRISTMAS MAIL SURCHARGE

The latest list of subscriptions lege, $6.40; The Hongkong and received is as follows:-

Kowloon Wharf and Godown Cổ,

It was reported yesterday that Previously acknowledged, $125, Ltd.. $2,500: The Star Ferry Co., hundreds of Christmas cards and 233.96: The St. Joseph's College Ltd.. $1,250; Lam Tsung, 25; Hon calendars which had been sent to Student Relief Assn., 848.18; Miss Kan Fung. $2; Leung Ho In, 28: Hongkong from England in sealed The condition of Detective Lance-Norah Hiscox, 820; Lt. Col. H. B. Lan Lai Sang, $10: Leung Fung envelopes are lying at the General Sergeant HR. Terrett, who was Holt, 860; Messrs. Russ and Co. K1, 814; Woo. Hing Tak, 810; Post Office pending payment of shot in Wing On Bank Building on and their staff, $100: Kwok Chan, Cheung Wing Min, 85: Wong Kwok surcharge. Baturday morning, was reported at $100; Major and Mrs. Bader, #10: In. 35; Chúng Hck Nang, #15; John It is believed that most of those 22.95 Queen Mary Hospital last night as Messrs, Tol-Shan Commercial. As Pan, 12: Ng Kwong Yuen, $10; were meant to be sent by the Suez 34.80 being somewhat improved. He issociation, $200; Megsrs. John Man-Wong Shin Ming, $104. Lee Kui Chi, steamer route but the senders had fairly comfortable and immediateners and Co., Ltd., 3300; Yau Shi 81 Lo Chung Kam, $2; Leung Ka sealed the envelopes and they were $19.114.88 danger may be considered as Lg Yan, $200; Wong Kien Chi Ki, $2; Fung Shuk Kong, #2; Yung despatched from Home by air mail

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