1939-05-18 — Page 7

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Chief Justice Will Meet Violence. With Violence

"Cat" And Imprisonment

For Two Robbers

"I AM A BUSINESS MAN, AND IF ROBBERY IS A PROFIT- ABLE BUSINESS - I'D "GIVE UP MY BUSINESS AND GO TO ROB," said Lok Sul-Wa yesterday when he and Lok Kwai-ming appeared before the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, at the Criminal Sessions en a charge of robbery with violence.

A second charge of receiving in Kowloon City when they dis- stolen property was also preferred cussed about seeing Lau Kel cop- against first accused.

cerning a certain mafoo' who had money. The three of them went

Mr. John Whyatt, Crown Coun-

sel prosecuted, assisted by Detec- to Lan Kel's hus of Shing Woo

tive Inspector W. N. Darkin.

The

Road, Happy Valley, on the night

jury empanelled was as follows:- of March 31, and the two accused Messrs. T. C. Monaghan (fore- asked witness and Lau Kel whe- man), A. Vannini, G. Yowkey, Mother they would join in robbing Kung-ting. P. M. Xavier, T. Wong Wu To Lau Kel and himself both and H. Schuette.

replied that they did not dare take part,

The allegation against the two men as related by Mr. Whyatt was that, about 5.30 am, on April 1. they robbed a mafoo, named Wu To, of a leather pouch corisalning: $130 and a silver pocket watch. The robbery was committed just above Blue Pool Road, and the victim was knocked down in the encounter and had to be sent to hospital.

Wu To, said Mr, Whyatt, could not recognize the two men, but as the result of certain information the police got in touch with two other men, Lau Kel and To Chi- keung by name, who know a good deal of what accused were going to do and actually did do. These two men, however, did not take any part in the robbery.

BASKET FOUND Continuing. Mr. Whyätt said the two defendants were arrested on

Witness saw second later, next day in Kowloon City defendant and was given $5 for "tea money."

Lau Kel, who said he was form- erly a mafoo but was now employ- ed as a lift operator on the Peak.) told a similar story.

Detective Sgt. T. Cashman gave evidence" of finding the basket with the trousers and watch in an unnumbered hut in Kowloon City.

STOUT DENIAL

Leif Erikson, in "One Third of A Nation," shows how the rich can help in the work of shum clearance.

GENERAL

H.K. SOCIETY FOR PROTECTION OF CHILDREN

Executive Committee Meeting

of his

At the monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of -the Hongkong Society for the Protection of Children, held in the Society's Office, Old City Hall, on Monday, May 15, the Chairman (His Honour Sir Atholl MacGregor) announced that Mr. K. C. Tsang had. .donated. In memory mother, Mrs. Tsang Ki-fook, the sum of $1.500. The money had been suitably invested and the Income therefrom would be used for educational purposes. The Committee's deep grati- tude for Mr. Tsang's generosity was expressed. It Wis announced that the amount raised by the Women's

DRAMA OF THE Auxiliary at the recent Hall, when

SLUMS

"One Third Of A NationTM

FINE ACTING

outstanding montes were received, would total $2,800,

The Hon. Treasurer (Mr. A. McKellar) stated that there were two new life members-Mrs. A. S. Johnstone ond Mr. Wong Chi-po." The Committee gratefully ac- knowledged the grant, for the year 1939, of $250 from the Ministering Chlidren's League.

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174 NEW CASÉS

The Case Report for the month

Buy a ticket and see "One Thirdį First accused, in the witness-of "A Nation" and ret a close in-ot April showed a total of 174 box. denied having committed the sight into the lives of the under-new robbery. He in turn accused To privileged class, how they struggle the Society's offices during the cases, 3.952 persons visited a for their existence under minimum month and the average income Chi-keung of having stolen blanket and a felt hat from him "One Third of A Nation," a per head of cases on relief was and implicating him in the pre- Paramount picture, will show you $1.58.

how the slums need clearing and athe poor need care...

sent charge....

Second defendant, making statement from the dock, also stoutly denied his gullt,

Director Dudley Murphy, in this drama, invites the world to realize After a few witnesses had testi- the horrible conditions in which

Mrs. W. Park, Hon. Secretary for the Creche reported that attendance! had shown a gratifying increase and now averaged about 40 daßy.

The Committee learnt with re-

on

April 30 at an unnumbered hut in fed to accused's character, the people in the districts we called gret of the resignation, owing to Kowloon City. There the police jury, without retiring. returned a slums." With an undertone of their impending depaiure round a basket which contained a verdict of guilty in respect of both sarcasm, the picture reveals the leave, of Mr. N. L. Smith and Mrs. pair of trousers which matched prisoners.

selfishness of the class of well-to-A. N. Overell, Chairman and Hon. the jacket that first accused was

In passing sentence, the Chief do people, who always think in wearing, and in the hip pocket of Justice said that he caused it to terms of money and riches, and at- women's Auxiliary.

Secretary. respectively. of the the pair of trousers was found a be known. some months ago that tempt to hamper a millionaire watch which was the one stolen he was going to meet

violence when he sets out to do what the from Wu To.

world over is trying to do-to clear violence; and he SAW по

with

Her characteristic acting gives a

The Chairman expressed the work done for the Society by both Committee's appreciation of the

pleasant holiday.

After Dr. T. Naldu had given reason why, he should not inflict the slumms and to make the districts ladies and wished them very evidence of examining Wü To at pain on those who did not finchat for human beings to live. the Queen Mary Hospital and find-from inflicting pain on others.

Sylvia Sidney, as Mary Rogers. ing signs of bruises over his left

The Chairman extended a hearty eye and on his chest, the latter two and a half years' hard labour human touch to the story and pre-man and Hon. Secretary of the First accused was sentenced to ably fills the role of a poor girl. welcome to Mrs. J. T. Smalley and related how he was attacked.

Mrs. T. J. Gould, the new Chair- and to receive six strokes of the sents a vivid picture and true to "cat," and second accused to two

Women's Auxillary. To Chi-keung stated that he years' hard labour and 12 strokes life. met the two accused on March 22 of the ""cat."

MET ACCUSED

TO - NIGHT'S ORATORIO AT CHINA FLEET CLUB

No efort

GANG FRACAS SEQUEL

Fifteen Accused Of Murder

T. J.

"HUMAN HEART"

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It was decided to appoint a sub- Cast as a young millionaire, with committee to consider ways and means of increasing the Society's

a human heart" for his fellow

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ROBBERY AT VILLAGE

beings. Leif Erikson teaches the work for eten between the "ses Man Found Guilty

world how slums can be cleared of 5 and 9, for whom little was effectively. By chance be witnesses done at the present time.

a fre which occurs in a tenement house of which he is the owner. He immediately takes steps to "do | something.” and in, spite of ham- pering by his sister, who presents a true portrait of a selfish rich person, he sets out to perform his beneficial work.

AID FOR S'HAI

STUDENTS

Students of the Canton Univer sity recently contributed $35.50 to a group of student refugees from Shanghai.

This group, "comprising 13 boys

Of Receiving

Pleading guilty to a charge of robbery at San Tin village, New Territories, on April 24, Man Yau, Cheng Sau-yee and Man Chik-tsoi were sentenced at the Criminal

Sessions yesterday by the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor.

has been spared to

A fight between two rival gangs make the performance of Perps!'s at Aplluchai, Aberdeen, on Mon-three fire scenes, each more horrland girls, was compelled to leave while the other two men were each

"One Third of A Nation "has'

with hard labour for three years, First accused was sent to prison *Resurrection," which is to be day, had a sequel when 15 persons ble than the other, but all depict Shanghal as the given to-night, Q notable onewere. brought before Mr.

result of the given two and a half years' hard The Choral Group has

the disastrous results that follow flag raising been Houston at the Central Magistracy

incident" which labour and eight strokes of the specially augmented for the occa- yesterday charged with the murder Hongkong slums, it may be said. bilsation movement in the French

conflagrations.

occurred during the spiritual mo- sion and it has the support of an of Lau Chau, on May 15. orchestra formed by

Cheng Tsol, who appeared in Mr. E. G.

are no better. if not worse, than Concession The accused were Chan Fo-tsal, those in America, and it is really They are in financial dimculties a charge of receiving stolen pro a few weeks ago. connection with the same case on Pelegatti, with an organ installed 53, boat builder, Wong Kam-yau interesting to see how the people and a strong appeal is made for party, pleaded not guilty. The for this performance, and presid-85, boat builder Chan Chot 45. of the other side of the world live, immediate financial assistance. ed over by Rev. Fr. Riganti.

married woman, Bit Chol 26, people, who if the world turns over,

"cat."

It is learned that the party will Messrs. C. Hing Tong-suen (fore- following jury was 'sworn in:-

soon for Kwellin Kwangsi, to promote war time services.

FACTORY MANAGERS

man), C. Goldin, J. E. Kotwall, F. A Castro, Ngok Chan-horne, Kwong Hok-yu and J. J. Alvares.

Mr. John Whyatt, Crown Coun- sel, stated that defendant, on April * 28, went to No. 228 Shanghai Street| and handed over a pair of gold Because he had allowed the exit bangles for melting down. He told doors to the Nam Wah Knitting the shop employee that the jewel- Poon Kwal, married woman, of Company in Shantung Street to be lery belonged to his wife, who was No. 138 Wanchal Road, third floor closed in such a manner that they a refugee, and he needed the

The Oratorio will be performed scavenging coolie, Wong Chuk 24. will be like rocks and remain at the be leaving at the China Fleet Club Theatre unemployed, Chau Shum 20, Kau bottom." at 9. p.m. Beats may be booked in Sze 28, Wong shiu, 42, Lau Cheong. One Third of A Nation" is advance at the office of the Ener-28, Pun Shing, 32, Thang Shum, 24, opening at the Queen's and Alham- gency Refugee Council, Gloucester Lan Wah. 24, Cheung Muk-sau, 30. bra. Theatres on Sunday.-J.P. Building, lat Floor.

Au Chuen 48, vegetable gardeners, The entire proceeds are to be and Au Bin, 38, married woman. devoted to the "funds of the Emergency Refugee Council, and thé performance iz under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency the Governor, who has notified his intention of being present.

PETITION FOR

WINDING UP.

MARRIED WOMAN

SUMMONED

FINED

A petition for the winding up was summoned for assault on Toh could not be easily and immediate- money to go abroad.

of the Ching Kee Steam Navigation Sam-mul, of the same address, ly opened from the inside," the In the witness-box, accused Co., was brought in the Supreme second floor, on May 2, before Mr. manager of the Company, sum-stated that he was sleeping in a Court yesterday before the Chief R. AD. Forrest.. at the Central moned before Mr. Q. A. A. Macfad-seamen's boarding house when he Failing to appear before Mr. R.Justice, Bir Atholl MacGregor, by Court yesterday. Mr. M. A. da yen at the Kowloon Court yester- was awakened by Cheng Sau-yee Edwards at "the Central Court Shiang Kee, otherwise known as Silva appeared for complainant, day, was fined $59.

and asked to melt döwn - certain yesterday, H M Allemao, 48, the China Merchants Steam Navi- It was alleged that complainant For allowing 35 women and four articles of jewellery which Cheng | assistant purser of 83. Tai On,gation Co., Ltd, hearing being solled defendant's bed by spilling young persons to work during said belonged to his wife. Witness had his ball of $50 estreated, on fixed for July 3.

water. Defendant then went to prohibited hours, the manager of did this for his friend and handed charge of the possession oft- Petitioners were represented by the second floor and, it was alleged, the Bang Chol Joss Company was the latter the money. 1,860 "Bee-Saw" cigarettes on May Mr. D. L. Strellett, while Mr. H. J. struck her with a wooden clog. Aned $15. He was fined a further 16, at the Hongkong and Canton Armstrong appeared for parties

The jury finding accused guilty. The hearing was adjourned to $15 for having falled to register His Lordship passed sentence of Steamboat wharf.

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