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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

Annual Meeting Of H.K. Girl Guides'

Guides' Association

The annual meeting of the Girl Guides' Association was held yesterday morning to Sandilands Hut, Lady Pollock acting as Chair- There was A large attendance of the Committee and

man.

Qulders.

Miss J. W. Buckwell, in the course of the annual report' ex- pressed thanks to Lady Pollock for taking the chair at such short notice.

All the Gulders were warmly thanked for their work in the past year.

Mrs. A. R. H. Philips. Colony Secretary, was congratulated upon

was

PROMINENT the award of the "Medal of Merit"

SWIMMER TO MARRY

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which she received when at Home this year. and gratitude also extended to Captain, Hatfield Гог his kindness to the Guides and Brownies.

in 1938.

GENERAL

THROWING THROWING | B.W.O. Fund OF ACID Total Now ALLEGED $276,062.99

prosecuted.

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It was stated that the incident occurred during a quarrel, when it was alleged the defendant threw a bottle of nitric acid on Ho's face,

Mr. P. E. Symen's Assistant

British War Organisation Fund. Hongkong" Branch, has, according to the latest list of subscriptions, reached $276.062.99.

CHARGE AGAINST CHINESE ACTOR

The list, which is published be- Preliminary hearing was menced before Mr. B. A. D. Forrest low, contains two, donations of at the Central Court yesterday $1.000 each from Kwong Sang Hong and Humphreys Estate and Finance Vau-kes, 33, who was charged with 4. Ind. against an unemployed actor, Wong

throwing add at his wife, Ho Siu-436.79; G. Riddell Carre (monthly) Previously acknowledged $270.- teng. at No. 36. Sau Wah Four on 25: The Prison Officers Club 140: September 25.

Humphreys Estate and Finance Co., Detective-Inspector W. N. Darkin Ltd. 1,000; Bunnan Tong 100; D. W. Hume 10; M. G. Carruthers (monthly) 30: The Civilian Dept. of HM. Dockyard, the Armament Dept. at Stonecutters and the Vic- tualling. Torpedo and Boom De- fence Depot at Kowloon 843; Eu- ropean Staff. HK. & Kloon Wharf. Co. 250: Kwong Sang Hong 1,000: Fung "Fook Tin 250: Fung Wal Shing 150: Zung Ying Kuen 100; Fung Wo In 50; Officers and other ranks of the Hongkong Regiment, Hongkong-Singapore RA. 157; The Queen Dr. T. K. Lien, of the

Busy Bees Working Party 6; Des- Mary Hospital, "said that he at-

con and Co., Ltd. 200; Mr. and Mrs. tended the complainant on Sep-J. Ring 10. Cheng Kok Sang 500; tember 28 and found that she was

In Memory of Bays 20: C. Carr 5; from caustic burns on suffering

Dr. L. D. Pringle 100; Mr. and Mrs. and forearms. He was her face

J. H. Seth 250; H.M.S. Tamar Ward Room Mess 70; AM8 Warrant Officers Mess 6; H.M.S. Ships Com- pany 59.50: H.M.S. Stonecutters W/T Station 80; HMS. Thanet 100: E.M.S. Thracian 144.70; EL. Taverner (monthly) 15: Ex Service 5; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Alabaster (November) 50; G. P. de Mrs. Mar-

Total: $276.062.99, tin 100.

BANKER'S ORDER Dr. L. D. Pringle (monthly) $10.

Government Analyst, testined that he received a small bottle, which contained two drops of fluid with 40 per cent of nitric and sulphuric acid, and some clothing with acid

stains.

discharged on October 14

A review of the Arst "Thinking Miss Clara Yeung Sau-chun, as Day Ceremony held in Hongkong "te of the Chinese Olympic aqua-

last February when Lady North- tic star, Miss Yeung Sau-king, who cote presented the Prince of Wales' was recently married to Mr. B. Lbanner to the "Maryknoll Convent

Troops. was read Tao, and herself a swimmer of

and mention wide repute, is shortly to be mar- was made of the opening of a new zied to Mr. John Kwee Hin-lim, of company at the Talpo Rural Home No. 8 Bayview Mansions, Causeway Bay." Notice of their forthcoming! CANTON GIRL SCOUTS marriage was given yesterday at Particular attention was called the Registry. Supreme Court. by Miss Buckwell. In her report, to

Other notices were —

the Chinese Sze Sze Middle School Mr. Wong Tak-keung, aircraft Girl Scout group in Canton. This engineering student; of No. 173 Is-group, at various times, has been land Road, and Miss Wong Suk-linked with the Hongkong Girl hing, of No 12 Wu Pak Street, Guides, This, however, is incor-

Ho 8lu-fong, the complainant, Aberdeen; Mr. Woo Pak-luen, of rect. Girl Scouts are under dif- the staff of Messrs. Butterfield and ferent training than Girl Guides. said she married the defendant Swire, and Miss Fan Kwok-kwan. A suggestion has been made, how-Ave years ago in Canton. Since of No. 13 Leighton Hill Road; and ever. to "aflate this Canton Scout then the defendant had been with- Gunner Bert Richard Weaver, Group with the Hongkong Girl out work for about four years. Royal Artillery, and Miss Ivy Lee, Guides which would allow Guides of No. 18 Clarence Terface.

from the Chinese city to come to Hongkong for training. The Hong Two brothers were married yes-kong Girl Guides Association is terday morning at the Registry. Scouts nor can they make use of not responsible for these Girl

Mr. Sung Chi-wing, of the Dairy Farm Company, and Mr. Sung Tze-the former's title. but since the

the two Jubilee Rally cheong, of the Government Stores Department, were married respec groups have been on most friendly tively to Miss Leung Pul-feng, of No. 18 Percival Street, and Miss Lau Yan-chow,

BROTHERS WED

terms.

CHINESE GUIDES

distinct

She had spent about $5,000 of her savings. She came to Hongkong with her husband from Canton and stayed with his this year.

mother.

The couple then went to Macao. where she obtained employment as a waitress in an oplum divan. Throughout the period she had been supporting the defendant,

ESCORT GIRL

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B.W.O.F. OFFICE

As from to-day, the office of the British War Organization Fund will be at Government House.

H.K. POLICE RESERVE

The Chinese Guides were com-

When she came to Hongkong. Other weddings were

between plimented on their splendid work

witness worked as an escort girl, Mr. Lee Wai-chuen, student, of No. regarding hospital supplies for

but had to discontinue on account 68 Parkes Street. and Miss. Chan China during the past year and

of her husband's objection. Dur- | Ho-tan, of No. 623 Reclamation the hope was expressed that they Street, and Mr. How Ka-hot, teach would continue their endeavoursing this time she had been having er of the Lingnan Middle School, in the coming year for the Inter- quarrels with him owing to jea-Orders

lousy, Castle Peak, and Miss Chlu Ti-national Red Cross. yuen, of No. 23 South Lane.

Mr. T. J. Gould, Deputy Regis trar of Marriages, officiated at all

four ceremonies.

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MONEY LENDERS CREATE SCENE:

DRINK PLEA

The Closing of St. Paul's Girls'

College Company was noted with regret by members of the Com-

mittee.

Another point in Miss Buck- well's report concerned the use the words "Girl Guide? in the press when referring to escort girls in Hongkong. Only recently this mistake occurred following which an apology was given and a personal let- ter was received from the Commissioner of Police, The Chief Justice and the Secre- tary for Chinese Affairs have issued a warning to safeguard the name of the Girl Guldes who at no time have ever - It was claimed that the two men, figured in a police case. arriving by a "No, 3 Bus at the

In conclusion. Miss Buckwell terminus, proceeded to another bual spoke of Mrs. T. H. King, Colony when they Yegan to ponal at a Commissioner," who will shortly be window th their tap. The returning to Hongkong and of the station master, Li Cheus, 40, pro-satisfaction she would received

Gunga Singh, 35, a money lender, and Mèher Singh, 40, a private watchman, were fined $3 each. at the Kowloon Court yesterday, when they appeared before Mr. E Hums- worth, on a charge of disorderly conduct at the bus terminus, Tsimshatsu, on Saturday night.

On the day in question, the de-

fendant scolded her for knowing

certain people and, she alleged, took out a bottle and poured the

contents on her face.

Cross-examined by the defen- dant, he agreed that her husband was holding the bottle in his hand and, in trying to prevent his hand from hitting her, the cork dropped off and the liquid streamed down to his hand, the defendant threw

the bottle and hit her face and

arms.

Witness also agreed that the bottle was kept in a shelf in the cockloft where many other bottles were kept and the particular one was placed near the end of the board.

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Following further evidence," the hearing was adjourned until to- morrow afternoon.

tested, whereupon, it is claimed, from the report of the splendid WOMAN SOLD INTO

the first defendant had lunged at achievements of the Hongkong him with a tick

Girl Guides' "Association during

A Chinese cinstable came on the the past year.

szene and proceeded to lead the

two men up to Tsimshatsul Police

SERVICE

PROSTITUTION

Two Chinese Sent

To Prison

Station, when it was stated, the AUXILIARY NURSING second defendant attempted to strike the constable.

That they had taken a woman An Indian constable who also ar-1 At the recent Home Nursing EX- rived on the scene, prevented this, amination held at Queen Mary from Hongkong to Kwangcbowwan and the two men were subsequently Hospital on Nov. 16. the following for the purpose of selling ber into brought up to the Police Station candidates were successful, and prostitution was the charge pre- and charged. Both defendants will receive their certificates inferred. at the Kowloon Court yes- terday. against two men, Chan pleaded they had been under the due course. influence of drink.

Mary Ring. Elleen Choa, Janet Yat-kong, 20, and Ho Yuk-hon, 27, both of whom were convicted and Crawford, Doris R. Wilson, Mother

sentenced to six months' each with Annie Murray, Violet Clemow,

hard labour, Juila Abbasa, Winifred White, Nellie Bacon, F. C. Hall, Maysie Blan- chett, M. Want, Allrie Rickett, Kitty

The complainant. Wong Kwei- Atkins, Edna Atkins, Enid Litton, Rhexenor Stalker, Mother Lina, ho, claimed that she had been ac- Alice Wong Ethel Davis, Fallida quainted for some time with the Abbas, Agnes C. Womack, Xenia first defendant's wite, and Firkins, Phyllis Winter, Dina knew the second defendant, Friday: Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong Cemernic, Doria Squire, Hida About three months ago she.re- Corney, Mother Erminia, Christine ceived an offer from first com- Barry, Mary Riva. Betty Drown, plainant's wife that she should travel in a party of four to Kwang- Lily Esmail.

chowwan, where the two women' would become waitresses.

AIRPORT NEWS

Imperial Airways:

SOUTHBOUND

Wednesday: Hanoi, Bangkok, Denebola-7 am.

NORTHBOUND

kong. Delphinus- 4 p.m.

Air France'

NORTHBOUNDA

Wednesday:

Hongkong.

Service 4 p.m.

France,

SOUTHBOUND Thursday: Hanoi, France Service-6 am.

Pan American Airways,

EASTBOUND

Wednesday: USA.,

Hongkong. China Clipper-2 p.m.

WESTBOUND

Fanol

RECEIVED OFFER

also

by the Hon. Mr. T. H. King,

Commissioner of Police.

BLUE UNIFORM

Blue Uniform will be taken into wear as from November, 1939.

CHINESE COMPANY

Inspection Parade-All ranks of the Chinese Company will parade at Central Police Station on Fri-

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1939.-PAGE 5

ALTHOUGH THERE ARE MANY TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS THIS YEAR LET US NOT ' FORGET :—

"THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT"

LANE

SEND YOUR FRIENDS AT HOME, AND IN THE COLONY" A:----

"XMAS HAMPER"

OF GOOD THINGS TO EAT, 'AND DRINK, THIS FESTIVE SEASON.

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HAMPERS MADE AND PACKED

ACCORDING TO YOUR INS-

TRUCTIONS ORDERS ACCEPTED

UNTIL DEC. 1 FOR HAMPERS

TO BE DELIVERED IN THE

UNITED KINGDOM.

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PROVISION DEPT.

GROUND FLOOR,

The House of Quality & Service

HIGH STANDARD OF CHINESE ART

day, December i at 17.15 hours Mr. Kwan Wai-nung's

sharp for a general inspection or equipment, etc. by the Company Commander. Dress-Blue Uniform,

Cap with White Cover, Belt with Brace, Truncheon, "Pocket Folice- man" and Note-Book to be car- ried. The Equipment Officer will

Exhibition

The exhibition held at the pre- mises of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, under the auspices of In Yi Section of Yee make a point of being present. Fung Benevolent Society, for the Training Course-Part II The purpose of raising funds in add of undermentioned members of the the expenses of running free Chinese Company will attend Com-schools, attracted a large atten- pany Headquarters for Part II of dance, which comprised Hils Ex- Training Course cn. Tuesday, No- cellency the Governor and other vember 28 at 17.30 hours sharp:- prominent residents. It is a pity Constables R29 Lee Ting Shun, that the exhibition was limited to R153 Ip Ching, R153 Bung Pak three-days,

Ching. R154 W-Chaun, R155 Laf Kwok Chiu, R156 Cheng Lok Sang, E157 Ng Ping Kwong, R158. Koh Han Ying, R159 Ta'q. Kwai Shing, R160 Fung Hon Hung, R161 Kong Sai Lun, R182 Tang Lin Ful · and R163 L Kam Chuen.

Mr. Kwan Wal Nung, ex-head of the Artistic Department of the South China Morning Post and founder of the Asiatic Litho. Printing Press, has been successful in reconciling Chinese fine art with that of European,

Training Course-Part IV-The In this connection it may be, following will attend Company interesting to recall a picture of Headquarters for Part IV of Train-two girls presented by him to the ing Course (ARP) under Bub Flood Relief Bazaar, 1908, which Inspector (R) Chan Chung Tung realized over $1,900. on Monday and Thursday, Novem-

40 YEARS' WORK ber 27 and 30, respectively, at 17.30) The pictures shown at the ex- hibision were not offered for sale,

hours sharp:-

Constables R144 Wu Man Hon, but represented a collection of 40 R145 W. Ho, R145 Lau Mau, R147 yeary work, as a pioneer in adapt- Lung Chi Lup. R148 Charles Tam.ng the Chinese art to that of R149 Tang Kwong Wing, R150. Koh European, Kwai Sun, R151 Lam Chong Sing, While benefiting by European R152 Ip Ching. R153 Bung Pak science, Mr. Kwan retains the Ching, R154 W. Chaun, R155. Lal essence of Chinese art, strongly wok Chiu, H158 Cheng Lok Bang, advocating the use of colours and R157 Ng Ping Kwong, R158 Koh paper of Chinese make, for, as he Hon Ying and R159 Two Kwai explains, they can show the ability Shing

and attainment of the artist" in Promotion-Lance Sergeant R52 the best possible manner and, at HOD Kam Chiu has been promoted the same time, the colours, once to the rank of Crown Sergeant as applied to the paper, will remain from November 21, 1939 for duty as unchanged for ever. In order to be registered as a

Assistant Equipment Officer. qualified Auxillary Nurse, it is es-

Leave. Constables R90 Yuen Bin sential that First Aid & Home On October 5, the party of four. Nursing certificates be obtained, had left Hongkong, and on Octo-Tang has been granted one month's followed by a 6 hour course of; ber 9 they arrived at Kwangchow-sick leave as from November 17, Hospital training.

A series of First Aid Lectures will commence, on Jan. 4 1940, at the. Royal Naval Hospital, at 6 pm. and a series of Home Nursing Lec- tures will commence at the Queen Monila Mary Hospital až 6 p.m. on Jan 8. Those who will definitely attend

Thursday: Manila. USA... China Clipper--8.30 a.m. Note: Both Imperial Airways" and Pan American Airways' inward ser- vices have been delayed twenty- four hours.

these lectures are asked to send in their names to the Hmm Bec. Auxiliary Nursing Service, Queen Mary Hospital as the size of the classes may have to be limited.

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The Plane from ways' service will not be in Hong America will not be arriving unti kong until Friday afternoon. Both Wednesday and the Imperial Air-planes rarry passengers and mall.

wan, where they took a room in a hotel.

$345 PAID OVER

1938.

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Patrol Duty-Patrol duty will be carried out as ordered.

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INDIAN COMPANY On the day of arrival, complain-

Training Course Part ant claimed, the defendants were.

I-All visited by a man whom she saw

recruits who have not yet passed pass over to her companions $345 Part 1 of Training Course will at

tend Central Police Station on in Shanghai currency.

Believing that she had been Friday, December 1 at 17.30 hours hired as a waitress, she accom- sharp for instruction under Sub panied the visitor to his lodgings, Inspector (R) Mehdi Khan. Dress where she was given to understandBlue Uniform, Cap with White she had to receive customers, She Cover, Belt with Brace, Whistle refused, and after being kept seven

and Chain, and Truncheon, ́› days was sold to another man. On the following day she managed to escape, and made her way to Hongkong.

Inspection Parade.-All ranks of the Indian Company will parade

sharp for a general inspection of equipment, etc, by the Company Commander. Dress-Elne Uniform, Cap with White Cover, Belt with Brace, Truncheon, "Pocket Police-i man" and Note-book to be carried. The Equipment Officer will make a point of being present.

Patrol Duty-Patrol duty will be carried out as ordered.

**FLYING SQUAD Patrol Duty-Patrol duty will be carried out as ordered.

EMERGENCY UNIT RESERVE Patrol Duty-Patrol duty will be carried out as ordered.

O. EAGER

D. 8. P. (R).

at Central Police Station on Wed- Hongkong, nesday, December 6 at 17.30 hours Monday, November 27, 1939.

Tel. 28151,

SANDEMAN

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