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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

DUPED BY CHEWING GUM, ESCORT GIRL ALLEGES

With

Unemployed Charged With Theft Of Gold Rings

ed.

The story of how a girl escort, Leo Yes-was, of the Holly- wood, Escort Bureaux, was alleged to have been victimised by the effects of chewing gum, which had sent her into a slumber, was revealed at the Central Court yesterday, before Mr. R. FA- wards, when Wong Hol 22, unemployed, was charged with lar- cený of two gold finger rings from Lee at room No. 206, Sun Wah Boarding House, on May 23.

Det.-Sgt. E. S. Brooks prosecut-made her report he accompanied her to the boarding house and made a search in the room.

Lee Yee-wan, in evidence, stat ed that defendant gave her a

On June 21, he took defendant plece of chewing gum, and after to the two goldsmith's shops, blowing a puff of smoke on her where defendant was alleged

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GENERAL

JUNK ROBBERY INSTITUTION OF

SEQUEL

Charged with armed robbery aboard. a junk at Ching You faland, British waters, on April 10, fire men, Chan

Machang, 48 Chan Snimal, 36, Chan Kan, 37, Tong Wah, 38, and Lo M shuen, 50, appeared before Mr. Q.AA. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Court yesterday when they were romanded to appear again before the Court on Monday

ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS

Splendid Alterations Made To Premises

APPEAL FOR SUPPORT

It in alleged that the five men are of a party of several who boarded

Over 150 members and guests, of junk 138V at Ching Yoo Island, and robbed Leung Ning, the master, of the Institutio of Engineers and #120 and 11 pieces of clothing. The Shipbuilders were present at a re- man who had robbed the junk-master reption held yesterday evening to ware armed with knives.

TWO CLAIMS FOR POSSESSION OF

PREMISES

mark the completion of the axton- |sive alterations to the premises,"

The alterations provide much [comfort and many facilities as

compared with the old building.

Mr. J. Finnie, who presided, ad- In the Summary Court yesterday, dressing the gathering, said that to Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell heard two the Institution was one of the oldest organizations in the Colony. claims for possession of premises

In the first case, Mr. To Tsoi Shi, Unfortunately the old members alias Taoi Yee-koo, claimed possession had left the Colony and the of No. 5 Thomson Road, ground floor, from Yu Fook-hing. Mr. P. Y. Woounger members of the profession represented plaintiff, while Mr. J. M. had not come forth to support the Hall appeared for defendant.

face, she became unconscious. have disposed of the two rings. She was sitting on a chair when One was sold at No. 170 Queen's she started chewing the gum, but Road East ground floor for $12. was awakened by a hotel fok. and the other to the Chan Chuk who found her in a standing pos-Kee goldsmith for $7.28. ition, leaning against the door. Lee Mong, jeweller of the Wing The gum, she said, had a peculiar Long goldsmith, No. 170 Queen's taste. She asked defendant about Road East, ground floor, testified the peculiarity. who told her it that he could not remember the was the best kind. She arrived person who sold the ring to him. at midnight and was awakened by the toki at 2.30 a.m. Defendant handed the chewing gum" to her about 2 a.m.

DEFENDANT CHASED

Gee Mohamed, P.C.B515, stated that about 11.25 p.m. he was on duty in Des Voeux Road Central near Man Wah Lane, when he saw complainant chasing after defen dant, shouting "snatching." He gave chase and arrested defendant at the staircase of No. 95 Lee

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NOT TRACED

Chan Chuk, of the Chan Chuk Circular Kee goldsmith, No. 3 Pathway, ground Aoor, stated that he' could not trace an entry with regard to a ring which was sold by the defendant.

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of

success,

Institution

Yu Fook-hing said he was a plumber and had occupied the premises since COMMITTEE'S ENDEAVOURS January, 1937. His family consisted

The speaker added that the persons, and he tried to find other accommodation but without Committee were endeavouring to create enthusiasm such as the ex- The case was adjourned to June 25.tensive alterations to the premises, In the other case, Ng Ng Shi, repre-to arrange for a series lectures sented by Mr. D. McCallum, claimed

00 technical subjects in the possession of No. 175 Kilung Strest, ground floor, from Leung Kee, known coming winter and to complete a as the Leung Yuet Electric Company. library of technical books.

Defendant said he rented the floor The Institution, he said, was at in April 1934, at $14 per month one time the centre of-activities The rent bad in February this year of engineers and shipbuilders in been increased to #27. The promises were used for domestic purposes, there the Colony and had done, real ser- being 33 persons living therein, and he vice to Hongkong. He urged that had also four sub-tenants, but part of younger engineers come forward to the floor was used in connection with

support the Institution..

Chow Keng, foki of Sun Wah Boarding House, sald that he was asked by defendant to telephone for Lee Yee-wan and she arrived about midnight. About 2.30 am. he saw defendant come out of his business. Yuer Street. He asked complain room No. 208 to buy cigarettes and ant what was the matter, and she did not return. Witness then saw accused defendant of stealing her complainant at the doorway of the ring. He then took the parties to room and she told him of the the police station.

loss of her rings. Chan Su. Chinese · detective. At this stage the hearing was stated that after complainant adjourned to Monday, at noon.

STAR FERRY WHARF TONGUE"- PAINTED

NEW OFFICE

Passengers from Kowloon by the Star Ferry boste hare noted something unusual. As they enter the waiting room on the wharf, they direct a burried glance at a clock, and the clock is not there.

PICTURES

Exhibition At St.

Major V. E. Duclos, on behalf of

Mr. McCallum said plaintiff wanted the promises back because they were the guests, thanked the hosts and held in trust for her two grandsons, congratulated the Committee on who were now living in two cubicles the "tremendous Improvemerits” and suffered great hardship.

The case was adjourned till July 31. which he had noticed in the pre- m'ses. He wished the Institution la prosperous future.

TRAFFIC CASES

Mrs. Wu Yat Ching, who was represented by Mr. C. Y. Kwan, TRADEMARK CASE and who pleaded guilty to

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summons for driving without due. care and caution in Tai Hang Road on May 25, was cautioned.

Traffic Sergt. Clarke that defendant was driving In

stated

van.

John's Cathedral Hall Tong Lo Wan Road and collided

An exhibition of Chinese paintings with a Sanitary Department by Huang Er-nan, the extraordinary The damage was alight and

Department painter who paints with his tongue, Sanitary

AT CENTRAL

Alleged Selling Of

"White Horse".

Leang Chuen, 38, unemployed, and the Ho Fat-lin, 23, were charged before did not

The clock, they discover, has been removed somewhat to the right, and now faces "the entrance obliquely. A is being held at St. John's Cathedral wished to put in any claim." new office is being built on the Wharf Hall to-day and on Monday from 10 painted as green as any other part of am to 7 pm. and to-morrow (Sunday) the waiting room, and this is the from 1 p.m. to 7 pm. in aid of the war explanation for the strange mystery refugees. of the missing clock..

There are more than 35 paintings on view, practically all of which were painted with the tongue. There are two landscapes painted by dragging the ink over the paper with a spoon. and another plant study painted with finger.

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IN DOCKYARD

Mr. B. Edwards at the Central Magis ALLEGED ASSAULT tracy yesterday with possession of jdutiable spirit and duty-paid lables, Mr. C. Y. Kwan said defendant issued by the Import and Export De was given a learner's licence in partment, retailing dutiable spirit in A summons was brought at the April, and this expired on June 1. Percival Street, and possession of bot Central Magistracy yesterday by Zaffar She had an experienced driver tles of liquor bearing the registered Khan against Sub-Insp. Abdul Rahim,

"White Horse" trademark and selling constables Karim Bukah,

Abdul with her at the time. The speed them as containing whisky, whereas in Rabman, Mohamed Din and Abdul at which she was driving was fact they were not.

Cador, for assault on March 10, at ARRIVALS BY ..

about 5 miles an hour.

Mr. O. E. C. Marton represented the Royal Naval Dockyard. Mr. M.A. S.S. RANPURA.

Jardine Matheson & Co. Ltd., agent da Silva appeared for complainant, for the White Horse Distillers Ltd. whilst Mr. W. M. Brown represented The following were among t the pas

Doo Kwan Ming, of Nan Koo sengers who arrived in Hongkong According to Mr. Luis Chan, who Terrace.

Actg. Chief Preventive Officer Grim.the defendants. TES summoned for mitt said that on information received Complainant said that prior to the yesterday by the a.a. Ranpura: Mr.is in charge of the exhibition, painting driving without due care

and that "White Horse" whisky was being assault there had been disatisfaction JL. Stewart, Rev. J. J. Chapman, with the tongue requires absolute caution at Des Voeux Road: Bast sold, he gave a watchman of Jardines, amongst a certain section of Indian Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Sakhrani and concentration and inspiration. This

86 to make a purchase. He instructed constables, because of alleged favourit child, Mr. Wong Wai-shan, Mrs. Lee type of work differs greatly from the and falling to keep to the left.

Insp. Clarke said Wong-yuk, Mr. and Mrs. L. Nielsen ordinary brush painting and requires

the Chinese revenue officers to follow ism on the part of the Sub-Inspector, and child, Mrs. L. Koyce, Mrs. C. R. broadness of treatment; hence the

with three bottles, of whisky, which bim They arrested first defendant who was a satire of Amritan, India. Andrews, Mrs. V. V. Doo, Dr. S. Sze, artist paints mostly on silk flowers

to was purchased by Messrs. Jardines Dr. W. H. Yen, Mr. A. E. Andrews, and plants in a special kind of ink

watchman, Mr. A, A. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hwhich in over 60 years old, and which Kenaedy and children. Mr. F. C. is also used for treatment by Chinese Kwong, Mr. R. T. Li, Mr. H. Y. Lo, doctor.

Mr. M. A. Mibaleff Mr. M. Osumi, Mr. B. H. Petley, Miss M. Pebley, Mr. SY. Dong, Mr. Sung Nee, Mika P. Thomson, Mr. Tchong Fong-tchang, Mr. 2. N. Song and Mrs Tyrtoff.

AIRPORT NEWS Imperial Airways;

Monday:

kong.

"

NORTHBOUND

Bangkok, Hanoi,

BENCH COMMENDS

TWO YOUTHS

that

the

vehicle collided with Dr. Sepher's car when defendant tried

overtake himx.

pay

Defendant was ordered to

Becond defendant was discharged. Leang Chuen was found guilty on $16 as compensation for damages all three charges, but an additional done to Dr. Sepher's car. He was charge of infringement of trademark fined $15 on the first charge would be preferred at the next haaring

on June 28 et 11,3 / -40. and $10 on the second charge."

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C.J. Encarnacao, of 65, Leighton

After complainant WAS cross- examined by Mr. Brown, the hearing was adjourned to July 7.

ASSAULT ALLEGED

"Hearing of cross-summonses, alleg. ing assault, brought by Chow Ngimu, woman, against Ngai Sang and Wong Mai Women, sad brought by the latter

before Mr. Himeworth at the Kow- |loon Court yesterday,

Ho Hon-min, 17, left the Chatham Hill Road, appeared before Mr. CHRISTIAN YOUTH two against the former som houd

Fuad Children's Playground on the RA. D. Forrest at the Central morning of June-21 with a pair of Magistracy yesterday summoned shoes which fitted a boy much smaller on a charge of allowing his ear than himself. Ho was taken to remain longer than necessary Hong-custody, and yesterday he appeared

овд larceny charge before Mr E in Queen's Road Central, outside

Dorado, Delphinus-4 & 8 pm.

* SOUTHBOUND

Tuesday: Hanoi, Bangkok,

Della-47 "a.m.

Air France

NORTHBOUND

Wednesday:

France, Hanol,

-Hongkong.

Service-12.30 p.m.

Pan American Airways:

EASTWARD

Wednesday: U. 6. A. Manila,

Hongkong.

China Clipper-2 p.m.

* WESTWARD

Thursday: Manila, USA. China Clipper-8.30 am

Bimsworth.

Two youthu Lei Chi and Lei Kam wing who were responsible for the Arrest,

commended by the Magistrate for their prompt action. Also, they were awarded 50 cents each from the Poor Box.

were.

COLONY HEALTH

RETURNS

Holland House, on May 29. De fendant pleaded guilty and was fined $5.

Summoned on a similar charge, at the same place, CR Payne, of 14; Tal Hang Road, was fined $5, when he pleaded guilty to the charge,

G.W. Murray,

CONFERENCE

The alleged assaults are stated to have taken place on May 26 at 168 Bai Young Choi Street. Chow is repre-

and Wong by Mr. Hin-Shing Lo.

Chinese Delegates ented by Mr. C. D'Almada and Ngai

Leave

Twenty-seven. Chinese

delegates

DID NOT PRODUCE FERRY TICKET

{to the World" Christian Youth "Con- ference to be held at the Hague, left in the early hours of resterday. mora- ing on board the Athos IL

"At" (a" "reception' in honour of the Brato Kit was among the passengers delegates on Thursday evening, Gen. on the Shumahuipo Hongking forry- Wa. Techen, former Chairman of the boat Man Chang recently, when a Kwangtung Provincial Government, ticket-collector asked him for his addressed them on behalf of Generalise ticket. Ezeto said he had a monthly Hillwood amo Chiang Kai-shek. He enjoined ticket, but he could not produce, it. Fifty-seven cases of tuberculosis Road, was summoned for falling them to explain to the youth of other The ticket-collector took Szeto: to and ten cases of cholera were to use the part of the roadway countries the present war in Chins and the office, checked the list of ticket- notined to the Health Department which was on the left side of other Chinese problems from the holders for his name and Szeto's was on June 22, in addition to nine a centrally placed traffic laland, Christian standpoint.

not in the list. At the Kowloon Court cases of dysentery, eight cases of on May 23, at Connaught Road delegates representing some 50 coun- produce the taket Szeto was fined It is learned that more than 1,500 yesterday, being unable yet to enteric fever, two cases of measles Central. A fine of $5 was im tries will participate in the Hague 10, in defanit, 10 days' imprisonment, and one case of puerperal «tever, posed

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