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Mr. And Mrs, Monteith Webb, of Shanghai, sailed for America on September 10,

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EDITORIAL

SLIGHT DAMAGES

IN CHUNGKING

AIR RAIDS

CHUNGKING. Sept. 18 (Central)' Miss Mary Jo Buchan will re-by Japanese aircraft in three fresh -Only slight damages were caused turn to Shanghal soon. Miss air attacks over here in the course Buchan has been spending the of yesterday and early this morn summer in Wethatwel

Ing. No, casualties were reported. Mrs. Verda Fortier, wife of a

The first air raid alarm was U.S. Army Officer in Manila," has

Mr. Charles Craig. US. ma- raised at 8.55 am. yesterday, the rived in the Colony for a short chinist, accompanied by his wife. second at 11.50 am. and the were passengers through Hong-third at 1.50 o'clock this morning. home The Japanese air squadrons broke into the city from various direc- tions, concentrating their bombing on suburban "points.

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Mr. C. C. O'Connell, of Shang-Kong recently on their way DEBENTURES will be payable hal, who is an inmate of the at the OFFICES of the COM. Country Hospital is progressing PANY on that date.

favourably.

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Mr John K. Bousfield, general manager of the Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd., has returned to the The Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Allan Colony after a trip to the Philip BENTURES will be closed from and Miss Winifred Allan of pines.

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TUESDAY, 24th SEPTEM.hanghat are spending a holiday BER, 1940, to MONDAY, 30th it: Tsingtao. SEPTEMBER, 1940, both days inclusive, during which period ne transfer of DEBENTURES can be registered.

By Order of the Board' of Directors

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Secrétary.

Hong Kong. 17th Sept., 1940.

Mr. V. J. B. Holland, of China Motors. Shanghai, has gone on holiday to Japan. He intends to be away about a month.

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In the face of the ferce alr on- laughts, the inhabitants

main- tained their calmness und

many organs continued work in the dugouta

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Mr. "Ronnie" Parr. of the Immediately after the bombing, Manufacturers Life Insurance Co., tramc, health and first "ald units has left Shanghai for Australia plunged into work in the, bombed. where he hopes to enlist tr His areas, administering first aid to Majesty's Forces.

the wounded and clearing the streets of debris..

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Mr. John F. Rhame, general manager of the China Electric Co. has returned to Hagkong,

The National Women's Reller

dangerous work. The value accompanied by Mrs. Razme, after Association Hongkong Branch) is

short stay in Manila.

Miss Elste Kittlitz

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and Miss American

to hold a Charity Concert at 9 p.m. today at the Rose Room of Peninsula Hotel with the object of! raising funds for the continuance of relief work...

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of these services in the 'home deferice plans cannot be over- stated and is on a par with Edna Smith, of the 498 the duties of the armed Baptist Missionary Society, have forces. Most of the men in arrived in Hongkong, en route to these sections of the coun-in missionary work.

Swatow, where, they are to engage A Dutch steamer which left for try's defence organisation!

the north yesterday took away the have special qualifications inį Capt. Howard

following passengers from Hong- van Auken, a kong: Mr. F. H. Fisher, Mr. arid engineering, architecture and competen: young doctor, connect Mrs. Gordon Morriss and Masters constructional work and ared with the United States, Medi-JR., G. L. and H. B. Morriss, and entitled, by nature of the res-cal Corps, passed through Hong- M. J. Safadi. ponsible work they are being to his headquarters at Washing- called upon to perform, to ton full recognition as defence units. Such details of Bri-

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HONGKONG, SEPTEMBER 17, 1940.

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TUESDAY,

SEPTEMBER 17, 1940.

Happy schoolboys, who have arrived in Sydney from Hongkong, enjoyed a run on the wharf after

disembarking. They reached Sydney with the second batch of evacuees.

Hongkong Evacuees Are Dissatisfied: Complaints

Over Accommodation

MANY OF THE HONGKONG EVACUEES ARE DISSATISFIED WITH THE ACCOMMODATION ALLOTTED TO THEM IN SYD NEY. and a large number applied to the Tourist Bureau on Aug. 12 for a change of quarters, writes the Sydney Morning Herald of Aug. 13.

One woman said the house to which she had been sent was "terribly dirty." Only one bed bad. been provided for her and her two children, aged six and two.

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Another woman said she had sat up on Saturday and Sun- day nights cuddling her baby to keep her warm because the bed- clothes provided were inadequate and unclean.

were

H.K. POLICE RESERVE

Orders by the Hon. Mr. T. H. King. Commissioner "of Police

CHINESE COMPANY Strength: Constables R179 Au Yeung Yee and R180 Stanley Lau have been taken on the strength. of the Chinese Company, as from September 9, 1940.

Leave: Constable R13 Tang Shlu. Hung has been granted sick leave from September 13 to October 10, 1940.

Training Course (Part I) The undermentioned members of the Chinese Company will attend

Leong Ching. 41, coclle, appear- ed before Comdr. J. Jolly at the: Marine Court yesterday charged Mrs. J. Potter. wife

of Mr. with tain's Home Defence plans as shanghal and her daughter Pa-guilty, and was fined $10 with the J. S. Rotter. of China Realty Co. steamer in harbour. He pleaded unlawfully boarding a have filtered through to the tricia, who have been outside world

spending alternative of ten days rigorous confirm the the summer at Welhaiwel. have imprisonment, belief that unified control returned to Shanghai.

Two elderly women were allot-board ship with all their luggage. has now been made possible

The loss of $4.546 has been re- in the country," and it cost them were driven from the hospital in/of Training Course on Tuesday. ted to a small house "somewhere Mrs. St. John and her baby girl Company Readquarters for Part II. and that the work of these Father James D. Clark, of the ported to the police by Captain 0.3s. 4d. "to essential services

Staff of the College of St. Angus- Andreassen, master of a vessel un-There is now

come into the city. an ambulance, and Mrs, Skinn ob- September 17 at 17.30 hours sharp tine, Cebu City, Philippine Islands, dergoing repairs at Tatkoo Dock. facilities, and the children at the company them to Australia to look R170 Man Yiu Ming, RG4 Henry

no proper lavatory tained special permission : ac- BRITAIN'S HOME closely associated with the passed through the Colony

Constables R167 Au Yeung Hira military command.

was stolen from the house were dressed in rags. This is a cently on his way home to Penn-Captain's cabin some time between

after the baby. Her daughter and Yin, R74 Leung Fook Wing, R38 Chan Wah Goon, R37 Sung Che system that might well be sylvania,

S p.m. on Saturday and 7.30 am.

ONE EGG MEAL

granddaughter are both well, and adopted by those responsible

Another the following day.

woman MR. WINSTON CHUR for the defence plans of the Mr Edwin G. Faibrook, corres

was given-a-boiled egg for her bourne, where they have friends. 78 Yeung Wing Kwai, R121 Poon with a child they are all going on to Mel-Leung Shlu Cheong, R77 Wong

Ming-Kit R172 Chol Chiew Seng," CHILL'S reference, in his Colonies. In Hongkong, for steet Export Company while in the United States Navy.

pondent of the United States

only meal on Saturday, The land- Comar. Everett I. Gayhart. of lady went out all day yesterday

POLICE FAMILY .. recent broadcast, to the in- instance, the essential ser- Mania, passed

A family which had great dif-R10 Lee Hin Chiu, R176 Mok Hing Ying Kit, R17 Pang Hung Cheung, creased and growing strength vices are being treated as dis- Colony recently on his way home passengers through Hongkong re-

accomand said there was no food in the culty in remaining together, on Huen, R178 Ng Sum Fook, R173- through thepanied by his wife and scn, were house. of Britain's home defence,tinctly separate units from to the United States...

account of their different names, Yeung Kwok Wing, R174 C. B. The women in each case were managed to arrive intact. They Changyit, R179 Au Yeung Yee and quite apart from the brilliant the military organisation. In

cently. Comdr, Gayhart is en paying 30 a week board, and 15/ have a tradition of police work be- R180 Stanley Lau. feats being achieved by the the event of an emergency, Mr. Frank Rider, sales executive take up a permanent post in the

to Washington, D.C. to for each child.

hind them. They are Mrs. A A. Royal Air Force in resisting the value of their work will of the Carrier Corporation. In US. Naval Department.

A number of the evacuees refus-Lewis, formerly Mrs. J. Wiltshire. following will attend Company Training Course (Part III): The the Nazi raiders and causing be seriously complicated by

Syracuse, New York, was a

ed to remain in homes when taken whose first husband was for many Headquarters for instruction in." widespread damage to the this unnecessary division of way back home after a

senger through Hongkong on "his Mr. A.. H. George, British Contemporary refuge elsewhere.

to them on Saturday, and found year's In the Prison Department in Part II of Training Course on German supply and concen-authority.

trip to aul-General, called at 11 am. on

Hongkong. He was appointed to Monday, and Wednesday, Septem- the Orient.

In one hour yesterday at least the police force there in 1000. ber 16 and 18, respectively at 17.30 tration centres, and his con-

Sept. 10 on Major-Gen. Miura. 30 evacuees applied to the Tourist With her were two married daugh- hours sharp: Constables R167 Au fidence in the present plans close association of all the IN BRITAIN TODAY, this i

commander of the Japanese Gen- Bureau for a change of accommo-ters, Mrs. Henry Brown and Mrs. Yeung Him, R170 Man Yiu Ming The death occurred in Shang-darmerie. This was purely a cour-dation. for meeting an invasion from

bat on Sept 6. of services in the present plans aged five, son of Mr.

Tony Oliver, tesy visit, with a view to continu- across the Channel, suggest to meet an attack will con- E. P. Oliver.

John Orem, and Mrs. Orem's two RS4 Henry Chan Wah Goon, R37 Mrs. ing liaison formerly

They have been told that 50 In-children, Graham aged 8, and Sung Che Yin, R74 Leung Fook that the War Office

The funeral service, by the commander of the British make an examination of the husbands of both daughters are Weng Ming Kit, R172 Chol Chlew spectors who were supposed to Elizabeth, who is 3 years old. The Wing, R38 Leung Shiu Cheong, R72 front the invaders with a cremation, took place at Bubbling forces in Shanghai, which have homes allotted to the evacuees also in the Hongkong police force. Seng, R78 Yeung Wing Kwai, R121 taken steps to reduce the very formidable task, indeed. Well Cemetery, on Sept. 7. number of non-combatants

only looked at the outside of the About 100 wives and families of Poon Ying Kit, R177 Pang Bung in Britain to a minimum. A

premises. had a bitter lesson in what recently of

The death occurred in Tientsin

naval officers and ratings and Cheung, R10 Lee Hin Chiu, R176 The death occurred in Shang- few months ago there was

CHILDREN'S EDUCATION Mr. Charles Gallot, bat on Sept. 5, at his home," 691

dockyard workers were welcomed Mok Hing Huen, R178 Ng Sum criticism in some of London

occurred in France, where who served a long time in the Route

Many of the evacuees have been by Mrs. C. J. Pope, president of the Fook, R173 Yeung Kwok Wing.. traditional methods of de- Custom House. A mass was held George Provelegio, aged 52 years, for the education of their child-Muirhead-Gould, wife

de Sieyes, of Mr. John making inquiries about facilities Naval War Auxiliary: Mrs. G. C. R14 C. E. Changyit, R179 Au papers on the fact that. Bri-

fence and attack proved at St. Nicholas Church, Shanghai, of Ralli Brothers. Ltd. Funeral ren..

Com-Yeung Yee and R180 Stanley Lau. tain's home. defence organisa-futile in meeting Total War. Route Cornelle, on September 7. tion was neglecting to place The complete unification of

services were held on September 7. at the St. Nicolas Military an the full man-power available Britain's defence organisa-mariner, has arrived in Hongkong followed by interment at the that he had arranged for the in-ranged to keep in touch with them September 19 between the hours. of the Oversea Children's names and prospective addresse: Kennedy Road Revolver Range for master Church, 19 Rue Corneille, and was Welfare Committee, said yesterday of all the women, and have ar- a practice shoot on. at the services of the coun- tion has already served its with a full crew, from Manila, to Lokawe! Cemetery,

Thursday, try. At that time, it was

formation to be given by the and make sure that they are happy of 14.00 and 17.30. contended that further in-Purpose in giving greater sall a new Luzon Stevedoring Coin-

Education Department, Bridge and satisfied in their new homes. vessel civilian pany's

on its maiden crease to the country's mili-

An attempt was made to enter Street, where the services of an Others were registered with the be carried out as ordered.

Patrol Duty: Patrol duties will tia was prevented by the their calm and maintaining

voyage to Manila. The Chier En-No. 7, Arbuthnot Road, the rest-officer of the department, Mr. British Settler's Welfare Associa preserving

gineer is Mr. Henry Pile. shortage of war equipment in

dence of Mr. P. K. Kwok, early Hutchins, on the third floor, would tion. a high morale. The greater Mall matter addressed

on Sunday morning: The noise be made available. the matter of small arms, In!proportion of Britain's popu-following care of the American, open the iron bolts of the bed-addresses of evacuees who had al- WE SHOULD PRAY-

to the made by the thier in trying to

Dr. MacIntyre said that the the meantime, a large pro-lation today feel that they Consulate General, in Shanghai, room window woke Mr. Kwok's ready arrived in Sydney would be portion of able-bodied men are actually taking part, and remained uncalled for on Septem- son. A telephone call was made available to other evacuees who were allowed to continue inform effective units, in the Philas Lalanne. Fnac Lindholm rd before the arrival of a detec- This information would be given their weekly meeting at the St. Commissioner of Police for initia- ber 4-Gert Birmann, T. Flores, to the Police, but the thief escap-wished to communicate with them. country and Mrs. Lecda Patterson.

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civilian work, particularly in defence of the building" trade, which, it against the brute force of the was pointed, could not be dictators of Europe. considered as of urgency at spirit is invaluable, if the the time. The fact that the forces of destruction are to Prime Minister mentioned be defeated. It is this feel with pride that the Home ing of every man standing to- Guard now consists of over a gether that has kindled the million and a half men, who fire in British hearts, which have reached efficiency in the Prime Minister said, keeping with the regular would "burn with a steady units, indicates that the and consuming flame until mobilisation of the country's the last vestiges of Nazi available man-power has now tyranny have been burnt out been fully accomplished.

of Europe. With the Royal

AT THE SAME TIME, the Air Force, and the British speed and skilled manner Navy still masters of the afr with which the essential ser- and the sea, with full co- vices, such as the Air Raid operation established between Precautions, the Auxilary the land forces, and the Fire Service and other auxi-essential services, the people Ilary units, have set about of Britain remain confident their various tasks during the as ever and encouraged by the recent raids on London, fully whole-hearted methods their merited the admiration which leaders have taken to pre- Mr. Churchill expressed when serve their security and free- he referred to their heavy and dom:

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Mr. Vincent Lin and his bride formerly Mias An F Wang, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Wang, who wer married at St.

Andrew's Church on Saturday (King's

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Dr. R. G. Macintyre, the chair.modore Metread-Could and Mrs. Revolver Shooting: Those who

FOR VICTORY

INDIAN COMPANY Patrol Duty: Patrol duties will be carried out as ordered.

'FLYING SQUAD ';" Commendation: Constable R323

The Fellowship of Youth held Lo Koon Ho is commended by the

at the British Settlers Welfare Andrew's Church yesterday evening tive and alertness when off duty League, Ocean House, Martin led by Miss W. A Robinson and arresting a snatch thief on Aug. Place.

M. C. M. Bird,

24, 1940 The thier was sub- sequently sentenced to 4 months hard labour

-Patrol Duty:Patrol dütler will be carried out us.ordered.

EMERGENCY UNIT RESERVE Recruits Classes: Training Course Part II will be held at No. 2 Police Station on Wednesday, Sept. 18

that

Another 500 of the women and Mr. Gordon Gardiner spoke children evacuated from Hong- briefly on "Should we pray for kongwere welcomed by a recep, Izletory?" tion committee provided with cara Maintaining

British and flowers, and by enthusiastic victory would mean a better world members of the first group of the Group came to the unanimous evacuees who have been here since opinion that they should pray for the week-end.

victory,

It was suggested that at the 1940 at 17.20 hours under Lance-- next meeting on Monday, each Sergt. R481 E R. Butcher. member should give a two-minute talk on Peace after victory."

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PLEASING CONTRAST

All on board were unanimous in appreciation of the comfort, at tention, and food on the second stage of the journey which con- trasted strongly with the over- crowding and discomfort of the

THE WEATHER. The maximum temperature yes-

Training Courses Parts I and III will be held at No. 2 Police Station on Friday, Sept. 20, 1940 at 17:20. hours

Riot Drill: Kowloon Squads 5 to will parade on Sunday, Sept. 22,

Van will leave Queen's Pier at 10.000

| voyage from Hongkong to Manila

and the conditions experienced terday was 88 and the minimum 1840 for riot drill at Kennedy Rd.

there by many of the evacuees. 79

The youngest passenger on Total rainfall since Jan. 1 1 hours. Dress Khaki Uniform, board was Vivian Elaine, the in- 11142 inches against an average and Khaki Helmets... fant daughter of Lieutenant O. Stof 72.88.

NCO's Meeting NCO. meet- John, RN, who has been stationed The Royal Observatory report: 0g will be held at No. 2 Police at Singapore, and Mrs, St John, states

Station on Wednesday Bept. 18, Mrs St. John went to The anticyclone is moving east. 1940 at 17.20 hours Hongkong — to stay with herwards, but pressure remains high-Patrol Duty: Patrol duties will mother, Mrs. A., Bkinn, and est over Manchuria,

be carried out as ordered.

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DCP (R) Hongkong. Bept. 16.

twelve days after the birth of her The typhoon is situated about baby 48 hours notice was given 300 miles south-west of the Bonins, to British Women and children to moving northward