1939-06-03 — Page 7

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

FATAL ACCIDENT BISHOP'S, WIFE IN KING'S RD. PASSES AWAY

Central Court Inquest

The death of a 20-year-old Chinese girl, Lat" Chi-wan. following an accident in King's Road, near the Tsang Fook Piano Company's works, about 8.40 pm on May 8, when she was knocked down by a private car driven by Mr. A. B. Meyer, the subject of 2. In- quest at Central Court yester- day. Mr. R. A. D.. Forrest' sat as Coroner,

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GENERAL

VOLUNTEER ORDERS

ORDERS BY. LT.-COL, H. B. ROSE, M.G. COMMANDANT, HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS KING'S BIRTHDAY PABADE

Mrs. Mok Shau-Tsang Tuesday, June & Final Prac

Dies Suddenly

The funeral will take place this afternoon at three o'clock at the Chinese Christian Cemetery at Pokfulam, of Mrs Mok, wife of the Rt. Rev. Mok Shau-tseng, Blahop of Canton and Assistant Bishop of Victoria, Bishop Hall will conduct the service.

Mrs. Mok passed away at her home on Thursday following heart attack.

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Infantry Those detailed. Race Course Stables, 6.30 pm.

· Dress-Review Order (less me- dala).

Field Ambulance

June 7, B.Q. W cos Class, 6.30 pm. Remainder. 6 p.m.

Pay Section".

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June 9, HQ: 5.30 p.m.

SAPPOINTMENT

A/Cpl. L. Alltree. Corps Signals MMG.'s-As detailed by O. C. to be Sigma, 2.8.39. Mobile Column.

Thursday, June 8.

Infantry These detailed. Race Course Stables, 7 a.m. Dress-Re- view Order

M.MGs, and as detalled by O Mobile Columin. Armd. Cars.

TRANSFERS

Pte. W. J. Hansen and Pte. J. B. Kooter from A.B.C. Cadre to A.9.0. Coy. Res; 25.5.39.

Pte. N. O. Christensen from C.|ABG Cadre to 2nd Bty., 26.5.34.

Pte. E. Kern from `A.B.C.. Cadre to AS.C. Coy. Res., 30.5.30.

By special request of Bishop

KING'S BIRTHDAY Dr. Alvares of the Queen Mary Mok, money intended for the pur- June 8 will be observed as a holl- Hospital sald deceased received chase of wreaths should be given day in honour of the Birthday of multiple injuries. her jaw also to the fund for the education of His Majesty King George VI. 'being fractured Death was due to the children of clergy. Donations shock and haemorrhage due to the should be sent to the 'Diocesan injuries.

Treasurer at Bishop's House and

Sgt Evans also testified, stating marked accordingly." that he tried to procure witnesses, who witnessed "the accident but was unable to find any.

Mr. Meyer stated that he was driving from west to east along King's Road on the everïing in

NAVY AND ARMY

MEN CHARGED

question when he saw deceased Alleged Fracas

about 40 yards ahead after he had passed a stationary bus at a compulsory stop. The girl was crossing the road, and she was well clear when he heard sounds of motor hosis from behind,

TURNED AND RAN

In Restaurant

PARADES

lat Battery June 9, HQ. 5.30 pm. /Trange- 'ment" of detachments.

3rd. Battery June 5 and 7. H.Q. 5.30 p.m. recruits.

Pte. D. H. Hamilton from No.” 2 MG. Coy, to 1st. Bty.. 31.5.39.

Pte. C. C. Stark (rom A.S.C. Cadre to A.SC. Coy. Res., 31.5.39.

A/Cpl. J. Dobson from Corps Signals to Unit Res., 1.6.39..

LEAVE

Pte. A. Rootstein. Field Amb., 17.5.39-17.9.39.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1939. —PAGE 7

CHILDREN'S

"TRANSILK

All

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Pte. Derkach, Fleld Amb., 1.6.39- 20.10.39.

WITH

Fte. E. M. Watts, No. 1 M.G. Coy..

D.EL. Section. June 5, E.Q. 5.30 pm. Those de- 18.2.30-15.2,40. tailed, squad drill...

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Beach Light Company June 5, H.Q. 5.45 p.m. LL, in- struction. Those detailed, attend Q.M. Store for Atting of uniforms..

Corps Signals

Pte. R. F. K. Jones, No. 1 M.G. Coy.. 6.6.30-20.8.39,

Pte. W. L. McKenzie, No. 2 M.G. Coy, 1.6.39-31.12.39.

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STRENGTH-DECREASE

Pte. H. Balear, Res. Sec. A. 18.5.39.

Pte. E. F. Selk, Ros. Sec. B.

Cpl. T. Henderson, R.O.D.C., Con.

The alleged refusal of a foki to provide further drinks after 2 o'clock in the morning, at the June 5,.H.Q. 5.20 p.m. Line and Ying King Restaurant, on June 1. Operating Section. Line work. 20.5.39. led to a sequel before Mr. R. A. D. June 9, D/R. Section. E.Q. 5.20 Forrest, at the Central Court yes-p.m. Map reading exercise. Rid-Sec. 31.5.39. The girl went back two or three steps and this gave him the im-terday, when nine Naval and ing practice during week accord-

Military men' were charged with ing to roster. pression that she also heard the

Armoured Car Platoon aounds of the horns. He drew to causing damage to two glass doors and windows, stools, desk and

June 6, HQ 5.30 p.m... Driving the right and judged that he would

Dress-Blue overalls pass her by at least two yards several other articles, to the total instruction.

the "girl suddenly turned value of $88.00.

when

and ran.

and R.T.C. caps.

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Pte. J. E. Richardson. Res. Sec. B. 30.5.39.

Sgt. C. 9. Coom, Res. Sec. A. 20.5.39.

Sigman, A. Hassan and Sigman. Naringah Singh Grewal, "Corps Signals, 30.3.39.

STRENGTH INCREASE

Gars. H. Bullock, R. J. M. Darn-

Gars. A. J., Leask and W. B. Richardson, 2nd Bty., 26.5.39.

Gnrs. F. L Thomas and P. B.

Wilson. 1st Bty.. 28.5.39-

They were: Frank Standish, Motor Machine Gun Platoon HMS, Dorsetshire: Thomas Ste- June 6, H.Q. 5.15 p.m. All ranks. Witness said he swerved to the wart, HMS. Duncan; Lestle Nor-Final escort practice for King's: right to avoid a collision, but man Wright, stoker, H.M.S. Dun- Birthday Parade. Dress Overallsley and J. L. Isley, ist Bay.. 26.5.39. before the car could be brought can;

June 8, H.Q. 7 a.m. All ranks, Albert Hawkes 21; David to rest the girl was hit by the Charles Bullwan, H.M.8. Duncan; Escort duty. Dress As detalled. left side of the car. Witness Percival Herbert MC. Call, HMS.

June 9, N.C.O.S HQ. 5.30 p.m. stopped the car at the side of the Duncan; Percy Morrissey, stoker, Other Ranks. Hung Hom Halls ay road, and alighted. An English- William

Cruicksank, 2nd Ettn. Depot, Kowloon. 5.30 p.m. Riding speaking Chinese assisted him to Royal Scots; and Johns Stevenson, practice. summon the police and an am 2nd Battallon, Royal Scots. bulance.

The last two defendants Later, Sub-Inspector F. J. Clarke, additionally charged with "con- -continued witness, accompanied spiracy with others to prepare à him to the scene in the same car, witness. Lo Kwal-ying. dancing

tested ❘ girl.

were

the brakes of which were and found to be in excellent con- The second, third, fourth, Arth dition, The rear mudguard was and sixth defendants were repre- found to be slightly derited.

sented by Mr. F. X. Remedios, Sub-Inspector Clarke, in evi- whilst Inspector A. V. Baker, dence, said the road was very assisted by Det.-Sergt. T. Cashman wide, was the best on the Island prosecuted. and was well illuminated. "

The brother of the girl was present in court

Hearing was fixed on the after- noons of June and. 7.

No. 1 M.G. Company Those detalled for King's Birth- day Parades see para. 1 above.

June 6, HQ. 5.30 p.m. No. 4

(Troop). Flatoon, M.G. training.

No. 2 M.G. Company Those detalled for King's Birth- day Parades see para. 1. above.

No. 3 M.G. Company. Those detailed for King's Birth- day Parades see para. 1 above.

Company Circular shows ail future parades.

No. 4 M.G. Company Those detalled for King's Birth- Last two defendants were re-day Parades see para. 1 above. manded in Naval custody, ball

jeach.

A verdict of death by misadven-being allowed in the sum of $100 ture was recorded.

GENEROUS GIFT TO UNIVERSITY At the University Congregation held on May 30. His Excellency the Chancellor thanked Mr. 8. T. Williamson for his generosity in providing a sum of $2,000 to serve as an endowment for the annual award of a prize to the best en- gineering graduate of the year.

AIRPORT NEWS Imperial Airways: "

SOUTHBOUND

Sunday: Hanol, Bangkok; Dorado 7 am.

(This extra service is still in-

definite).

Tuesday: Hanoi, Bangkok, Delphinus-7 a.m..

NORTHBOUND Monday: Bangkok, Hanol,

kong. Delphinus 4 pm.

France:

The University authorities are in the happy poaltion of being able to, announce that Mr. Williamson has since indicated his intention of increasing his gift from $2,000 Air

to no less a sum tuan $10,000.

In thanking Mr. Williamson for his munificence, the Chancellor has assured him that his genero- sity and public spirit are most highly appreciated by all who have the University's welfare at heart.

NORTHBOUND Wednesday: France,

Hongkong. Service-12.30 p.m. Pan American Airways:`·

EASTWARD Wednesday: .U.S. A.,..

Hongkong. California Clipper-2 p.m.

WESTWARD

June 9, HQ. 5.30 p.m. Recruits. musketry.

Pte. H. J. Cowie, No. 1 MG. Coy,, 30.5.39.

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Pte.. F. W. Reis, AA Coy, 30.5.39. Pie. A. O. Xavier, No. 5 M.G. Coy., 30.5.39.

Pte. A. C. Xavier, A.A. Coy,, 30.5.39.

Pte. K. H. Li, Field Amb., 31.5.39. Sprs. N. H. Lal, K. K. Lo, S. W. Mak, M. L. Tsang and M. 8. Yeung, B. Light Coy, 1.6.39.

E. N. THURSBY, Captain. Adjutant; H.K.V.D. Corps. AFFILIATED UNIT Nursing Detachment, HK.V.D.C.

The next lecture on Home Nur- sing will be given at the F.W.D. Offices, ground floor, C.S.O. Build- ing on Monday, June 5 at 5.30 pm.

At-

June 15, HQ. 5.15 p.m. Nos. 14 The undermentioned were and 15 Flatoon, Manning Exercise. tached to the Military Hospital,

No. 5 MG. Company

Hongkong for "training during the June 8, HQ 8.30 p.m. Those de- periods shown:-Miss H. Ayock, talled, EG.D., Are orders and LA 18-15,5,39; Miss P. Everest, .15- Remainder, mechanism, heads 122.5.39; Miss H. Brewer, 15-22.5.39. to.4.

Anti-Aircraft Company June 6, HQ 5.30 pm. Revisioni.

THE WEATHER IN MAY

(8gd.) MRS. E. M. BEGG..

Commandant, Nursing Detachment. H.K.V.D.C.

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MINES EXECUTIVE SUMMONED

on the streets this morning in ald From May to 19 the weather "Most of the ship's cargo was of the free schools conducted by was changeable," with frequent discharged, and there was really the Hongkong Confucian Society. Hong-sunny spella and occasional rain; no untoward action on the part there was heavy rainfall on May of any Japanese naval vessel," the 11. Temperature was normal dur- "Hongkong Dally Press" was told ing this period. Heavy rainfall, yesterday when inquiries were associated with thunderstorms, oc- made at the Douglas Shipping Co.

Summoned before Mr. Q. A. A) curred on May 20, 21 and 22. The respecting reports that the Macfadyen at the Kowloor Court Hanoi. following two days were fine and Haitan was interfered with in yesterday for falling to maintain

very warm.

Foochow while discharging cargo in proper repair a lorry of which Temperature fell rapidly on at the Fukien port on May 26,

he was the licenses. Mr. C. C. May 25, owing to a renewed onset "It is true," the "Dally Press" Stark, of the Hongkong Mines, of the NE Monsoon, and the re-was told, "that some congestion in Led, was fined $25. mainder of the month was cloudy, unloading operations has resulted rainy and very cool. Strong winds in Foochow owing to the fact that

Mr. Vaclav Hak, of Austin Road, were experienced from May 21 to there have been as many as 16 ves through the Taniwan controlled

was fined $15 för driving his car | 31 owing to the presence of a slow-rels in port at one time. There are area at 30 m.p.h. moving depression over the nor hot sumcient lighters to cope with thern part of the China Sea

the work, and the problem is fur- The mean temperature for the ther aggravated when lighters do month was 75.9 deg. F, which is not come down for fear of armed Wednesday next from 3.30 to 8.30 Note: Due to adverse weather 1 deg, below normal. A maximum p.m. at the School for the Deaf at conditions between Hongkong and of 880 des was recorded on May Japanese trawlers operating at the

mouth of the river." 57 Ka Yan Road, Kowloon City.Manila, the Pan American Air-24, and a minimum of 67.5 deg. on Mrs. A. E. Grasett, wife of HE. the ways China, Clipper due to depart May 4. The mean. relative General Officer Comatanding H.M. for Manila and America yesterday humidity was 85 per cent., which Forces in China, will open the morning, was held over in the is normal

inches, nearly double the normal function. At 4.30 p.m. the deaf Colony. Company officials report The total sunshine was 131 A maximum gust of 57 mph. pupils will give an exhibition of that the Clipper will be leaving hours, against a normal "of" 157 was recorded at 8.37 a.m. on May Hp reading,

Kal Tak this morning at 8.30. hours. Rainfall amounted to 20.98 | 30.

DEAF SCHOOL SALE OF WORK

A sale of work will be held on

POP-INVOLVED

EGGING?

WHO WAS

— BEGGING

Thursday: Manila, U.S.A.

Manila,

California Clipper-8.30 am.

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I JUST PUT OUT ME HAND:

AND HE PUT A DIME-

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TO SEE IF IT

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COLONY HEALTH

RETURNS Thirty-six cases of tuberculosis were notified to the Health Depart- ment on June 1, in addition to four cases of dysentery seven cases or measles, three cases each of cholera, diphtheria (one imported) and enteric fever, and two cases lof cerebro-epinal fever,

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In the

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