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EDITORIAL

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

IN THE GOODS of Charles Julius Lafrentz late of 110 Coleherne Court Lon.

don S.W. 5 deceased.

HONG KONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the above Society will be held in the Board Room. South China Morning Post, Ltd., on Thursday, 14th November. 1940 at 5.45 p.m. for the pur. NOTICE IS HEREBY poses of receiving the Annual GIVEN that the Court has by Report and Statement of Aci virtue of Section 58 of the Pro- counts for the year ended 31st bates Ordinance 1897, made an August, 1940, and of electing Order limiting the time for office · bearers for the ensuingį -creditors and others to send in year, etc.

their claims against the above estate to the 10th day of Decem-

ber 1940.

·ALL creditors and others are accordingly hereby required to send their claims to the under- signed on or before that date.

Dated the 13th day of Novem-

·ber 1940...

JOHNSON, STOKES &

MASTER, Solicitors for the Executor, Hongkong & Shanghai

Bank Building, Hong Kong.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.

Xolice to Shareholders.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that an INTERIM

may be

Society's Registered Office, Union

Building, Hong Kong.

.NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that the SHARE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED FROM MONDAY, 4th. NOVEMBER, to FRIDAY, 15th NOVEMBER, 1940, Both Days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

A...W. HUGHES,

General Manager.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

No. of Bale,

Kowloon Inland

Registry No. |

Locality.

Lot No. 4297. *Adjoining Kowloon

Inland Lot No. 4146, Ping Street, Kau Pui Shek.

Boundary

Measure

ments

As per

Isale plan

About

Contents in

Annual Square feet. |

RB

395

Rental |

Upset Price.

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15-19, Queen's Road Central,. Tel, 30251.

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Tel. 34511.

London omce: 53, Fleet Street

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HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 14, 1940.

FRENCH COLONIES

IN REVOLT?

A decrease of 388 in the num- ber of refugees and destitutes ac- commodated in the Colony, in Government camps, etc, in Urban and Rural Ardas is recorded in the returns "for-the week ending. Nov. 9.

Urban Areas (Civilians):

King's Park 1,286 against 1,304 on Nov. 2.

Mau Tau Chung 1.187 against 1,502 on Nov. 2

North Point 1,386 against 1,384 on Nov, 2.

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Morrison Hill 53€ against 539 on Nov. 2.

Urban Areas (Soldiers);

In Hospital 18 against 15 on Nov. 2.-

Argyle Street 704 against 708 on

Nov. 2.

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Urban Areas (Squatters' Camps);

Tai Hang 2,557.against 2,557 on Nov. 2.

Ngau Tau Kok 797 against. 798 on Nov. 2. Rural Areas:

THURSDAY

NOVEMBER 14, 1940.

Group plcture taken after the Ordination of the Rev. Feter Wong and the Bav, Fong Yik-ta

of the Church of Christ in China:—(King's Studio).

NEWSETTES POLITICAL TRAINING IN

Members the St. Andrew's Fellowship bud whist drive; held in the Church Hall last

Kam Tin 1,836 against 1.970 on night. Nov. 2.

Total: 10491 against 10.877 on

UNITED SALE OF WORK

clothing.

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Mr. R. W. Cole will deliver the second part of his address on "African Skyways" at the next meeting of the Hongkong Rotary Club on Tuesday, Nov. 19...

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THE CHINESE ARMIES

Interesting Lecture By Miss Agnes Smedley

TO THE SIMPLE PEASANT SOLDIER OF ANHUI AND TO HIS BRETHREN SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE INVADED PROVIN-

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HE SIMMERINGS of 'dis- THE..

content in the French Colonies against Vichy "and its German masters have be- definite gun to take more form and reports of develop- ments which have reached the world from French pos- PARTICULARS AND CON.sessions in Africa particular- DITIONS of the Sale by Public ly indicate the first signs of Auction to be held on Monday, a revolution by the Free Nov. 2. the 18th day of Nov., 1940, at 3 French people against the p.m., at the Onces of the Public selling of their birthright" to Works Department, by Order of the Totalitarian Powers. The Hils Excellency the Governor of most significant report is the

M. Henri Cosme. French Am-CES OF CHINA with the guerilla armies, the war with the aggres- bassador to China. left Chungking sor has opened the floodgate of a new world of ideas. one Lot of Crown Land at alleged refusal of General

A United Sale of Work in aid of on Tuesday for Chengtu. After a Where men and women lived in poverty, and ignorance with no Kau Pui Shek, in the Colony Weygand, who has assumed

meagre existence, - a 612 of Hong Kong for a term of the post of Commander-in-the Salvation Army Girls Home brier visit in the Szechwan capl- other end in mind but to till the sail for a

and the Home for the Blind at tal. It is understood that he will social revolution" has swept away the old cobweb of fixed be- 75 years, with the option of Chief of the French forces in Fokfulam was held yesterday at proceed to Kunming en route to lies and prejudices so that to-day, even in those parts of China renewal at a Crown Rent to be North Africa, to return to Phillips House, Kowloon, rooms for Shanghai.

where the influence of the Manchu dynasty has not yet died al- fixed by the Surveyor of His Ma France. If this report is true-the display of work by girls of the

together, the new firmly replaces the old. The next general meeting of the jesty the KING, for one further it has not been denied yet by two Institutions being kindly loan-

The Chinese guerilla soldier is revere, and there is now an annua! any official source-it shows ed for the day by Mrs: R. La Phil Hongkong University Science So- no longer a man without educa-Florence Nightingale day with the term of 75 years.

Ups

ciety will be held tomorrow (Fri- tion but one who has been granted guerilla troops. that the Nazis have been Intending bidders are advised

A sum of over $100 was collected, day) at 8.30 p.m., in Room "K" of every facility to learn to read and that immediately after the dis guilty of another blunder in and visitors to the Bale were very the Main Building, when Prof. E. write, to acquire some knowledge a minimum of 500 characters has HEREBY posal of the lot the Purchaser permitting General Weygand much impressed by the very high C. Robertson, M.C., M.D. MP of the world and of the natural also brought desirable results and (If not the applicant), will be to escape the vigilance they artistic standard of work on dis- C.P. DPH. will deliver a lecture sciences, of the size and resourliteracy among the soldiers has entitled "Colour Photography." ces of his country and of its post- now fallen to the extent that they required to deposit with are exercising over the men play.

an DIVIDEND OF 12s. 64. anthorised officer who will be of Vichy. General Weygand The Salvation Army Home at The Lecture will be Illustrated by tion among the nations of the are among the principal contribu-

No. 2. Embankment Road, is always slides and cinematograph. All in-world,

tors to the various army periodi- (Twelve Shillings and Six Fence) present at the sale, the sum of probably realised that even if grateful to receive parcels of used terested are wellcome.

So said Miss Agnes Smedley, cals. per Share on account of the year two hundred dollars, ($200) in he remained in Vichy and

i foreign correspondent, author,

NOT CONSCRIPTION 1940 has been declared payable cash. This sum will be refunded offered a semblance of co-

The marriage took place on, and friend" of China, in a lecture | The guerilla army is an army of on FRIDAY, 15th NOVEMBER, on payment of the Purchase operation with the Germans, MORE FUKIENESE daughter of Mr.

November 6. at Bombay, of Ray, on "Political Training in the volunteers, not a man being con- 1940, on and after which date price.

and Mrs. Nell Chinese Armies" given on Tuesday scripted, and batches of officers. his fate would eventually be Dividend Warrants

Maclaine of Drummore. Wigtown-night to a meeting of the Hong-and men were being sent back in RETURN similar to that which has {

shire, Scotland, to Captain Johnsong University Arts'. Association rotation to training centres where „obtained on application at the PARTICULARS OF THE LOT

befallen General Gamelin. Rumours of Japan's scutawara McLaren Ross, R.A.V.C, younger in the Union Assembly Room, they went through courses of train- His decision to make a last advance have caused many son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ross, Ulversy Union building,

[ing lasting "six months both in Fukienese in the South Seas to formerly of Ichẳng. attempt" to prevent the

Miss Amedley, who in the past military and political matters, return to their native province.

three years has travelled with the These training centres have also honour of his country from

Statistics show that in Septem- The death occurred on October Chinese guerilla armies on many an Enemy Work: Department being completely obliterated ber 1.900 Fuklenese returned while 27, after a short but serious illness fronts, and prmcipally in Central where Chinese students returned was also probably influenced about 800 went abroad and in Oct at Harbin, of Vera von Rittich, and West Anhul and South Hupeh, from Japan teach the soldiers to by the headway General Deober 2.694 returned while 667 went aged 60, widow of the late Lieut- told the story of an Army that shout out in Japanese such Gaulle has been making in abroad.-Central News),

Gen. F. von Rittich, of St. Peters-was built up on an appeal to na slogans as "Brethren, lay down Lourg, mother of Mrs. A V. Sen- tional and sodal conscience and your arms!” while in battle. Ja- rallying Free Frenchmen in

14TH PUNJAB REGT.tt and Mrs. H. von Rittich, and that considers" political training panese captives soon found that the Colonies to his flag.

grandmother of Alex de Franck, as necessary and Integral to mak- they were being "permitted. ARRIVE WHATEVER General Wey-

The Memoriam Bervices were held ing good soldiers as military train-guests of the guerilla armies, such gand's intentions might have The 2nd. Battailon, 14th Punjab at the Russian Orthodox Church, Ing.

freedom of speech and oppor QUITE VAGUE

tunity for; Independent, study as been when he arrived in Regiment, which is relieving the Rue Paul Henry, on November 10.

In conversations with common had never been theirs before. They North Africa, it is clear that 1st Kumaon Efes in the Hong-

The death occurred on Novem- soldiers In barracks, training wore the regular uniforms of the he could not have failed to kong garrison. has arrived here her 8, at Shanghat, of Shirley camps and military hospitals, she Army and were permitted to wan- recognise the feelings of the

The new regnent is under the Ruth, ager 5 years, daughter of had spoken with men who were, der about at will. people against the

and Mrs. Rev.

A. E⠀ Small.yet quite vague as to why they] To the Chinese student "in command of Lieut. Col. G. R. Kidd. WEEKLY HEALTH which were being forced on The Kumaons arrived in Hong- Funeral services were held at the were fighting, Miss Smedley said Hongkong. Miss Smedley gave the the Vichy Government by kong from India on Nov. 28, 1936. Bubbling Well Cemetery on No- but the others, a great majority. following advice, that he would

vember 9.

were not unconscious to the do well to learn more of his own Germany to sell the Empire!

magnitude of the task that lay country, and to go into it and see PUBLIC AUCTION.

Conditions as a recruit with the before them and were confident of it and the men who were helping. The following is the Return of into Nazi bondage. One of PARTICULARS AND CON notifiable diseases notified €13 the most important factors neutral or non-belligerent at- East Surreys in Singapore and an their own ability to hold out to to build up its future, that he would do well to have a great res- DITIONS of the Sale by Public having occurred in the Colony contributing to this increased titude and to confine their adventurous expedition through the end.

the jungle at night, when the Where the more simple soldiers pect for the little people of his Auction to be held on Monday, during the week ended at rald- hostility towards the Axis activities to keeping their own lorry in which the party were rid-krew only that they were to push country, and that he should ac- the 18th day of November, 1940, (SIX

night Nov. 9-Cholera 21 cases Powers among Free French- territory intact. It will have ing got lost, are described in the invader into the sea and end, quire all the military training

deaths, "two imported); at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Diphtheria 10 cases (two deaths);

was undoubtedly the to take on a wider scope, at letter received by the parents of the war there, other men, both and technical knowledge he could, Public Works Department, by Or- Enteric Fever, 17 cases (seven) part which. Signor Mussolini ieast as far as the African one of the Shanghat boys who retrom among those recruited from and should strive to contribute der of His Excellency, the Gover. deaths, one imported); Cerebro- has taken the African chap-colonies are concerned, and, cently left to join up. After cer- the villagers and others who had monthly in money to hele China.

metropolitan life, nor of one Lot of Crown Land at Spinal Fever, Ave cases (three ter of the Axts plan. The that will mean joining Britain probation and training in the experienced

TIK, recruits from Shanghai knew what they were up against COMMUNICATIONS To Kwa Wan, in the Colony deaths); Tuberculosis, 171 cases Italians and French made it Axis. aggressors. It is hard obtain

deaths); Dysentery, 34 cases (11 long standing enmity between again in the fight against the will be given an opportunity to and had earefully evaluated both

MINISTER TO a term (120 deaths, Ave Imported).

letter the abilities and the faults of the:

INSPECT HONAN DAILY RETURNS

impossible for the people in to see how they could adopt ass

enemy and of their own Army,

Oncers she had met were con=], The following is the Return for France's African possessions any middle course in view of

Concluding his inspection tour the 24 hours ended at midnight to even contemplate submit the fact that German and shanghai, which has been post their lack of success in guerilla brought him to Shenat, Kansu and The Safety First" campaign in scious of the fact that despite of the Northwest", which hud on Nov. 12-Cholera, one case: ting to Italian control. The Italian, measures will un- Majesty the KING, for one fur Enteric Fever, four cases; Dysen- stage now appears to be set doubtedly be taken against November 18 when the Interna through the past two years have Kia-ngau. Minister of Communi- рапей from June, will open on and mobile warfare, the Japanese Ninahsia Provinces, Mr. Chang ther term of 75 years.

for giving forceful expression them in order to suppress the tonal Settlemerit and French Con- considerably improved on their cations, has left Bian yesterday to the pent-up feelings which action they have taken to cession police forces will co-operate tactics. They knew too that the afternoon by train on the Ling- all true French subjects have defy the orders of the Vichy in an effort to decrease the num- military training undergone by Hai Rallway for Honan in con-

street accidents in the the Japanese troops was vastly tinue his inspection in that pro-" been feeling since. their Government. As far a as

· foretan" areas of this city. The superior to that of their own vince, required to deposit with án The following'

leaders capitulated to the French Indo-China is con- campaign will last a week, ending soldiers, and they were aware of forthcoming

"Mr. Chang in expected to spent. authorised officer who' will be marriages are announced

Germans. This same spirit cerned, the position is ren- on the evening of November 24 the fact that the Japanese soldiery four days in Honan to inspect the present at the sale,” the sum ei Mr. William John Chanson, tele of revolt is spreading tojdered more difficult by the

could show remarkable ability in reconstruction and communice- two hundred dollars, ($200) in graphist; residing at No. 334, all the French Colonies fact that the Japanese are in the presence of a large adapting themselves to new situations enterprises, following which cash. This sum will be refunded Lockhart Road, and Miss To Lal- and the recent resignation already in command of the ber of old friends, funeral services

he will return to Chungking to on payment of the Purchase guy, residing at No. 250, Jaffe of the head of the Govemiuatio of and for the late Mr. Benjamin Hudson VERY LOW EBG

report to the Government on the Miles Broomall were held in But on the other hand, the results of his inspection of the ment in Indo-China is evi-purposes and the consequent shanghat on Nov. 8 at the Chinesa troops were becoming Northwest Provinces, (Central PARTICULARS OF THE LOT Mr. Chan Chee-yip, store keep-dence that the anti-Vichy obstacles in the way of rein Bubbing Well Chapel The Rev. aware of the fact that the morale er, sad Miss Leung Reng-kwan, elements in that Colony have forcing Indo China to take E. J. Ottewell, of the Holy Trinity of the Japanese soldier had fallen residing at No. 72, Queen's Road been far from quelled and offensive measures. A polley Cathedral, conducted the service, to a very low ebb that the men THE WEATHER

that the manner in which or neutrality, under which The deceased was the Chief met in battle were boys of

Maximum temperature yesterday“ Accountant of Messrs. Gibb Liv 16 and 17 or men of 34 and 35, Mr. Nr Wing-kwong, star of this territory was allowed to the Japanese can be con- ingston & Co., Ltd. and had lived that the marksmanship of the Jap was 75 and the minimum 62. the Compradore Department of pass into almost complete stantly hampered in their in Shanghal off and on almost his anese army had declined to a Total rainfall since Jan. 1 18 the Kowloon Godown, realding at Japanese control has disgust-efforts to gain control of the entire life.

considerable extent, and that the 117.32 inches against an average of. Japanese were finding protracted 25.11. No. 61, Nanchang Street, and Missed those who have for so long territory, will serve Indo-Its Chow Kwai-sin, residing at No upheld the traditions and China better, until the time taxes have been abolished by the

Sixty-five items of miscellaneous warfare not to their taste The Royal Observatory report.

Political training had resulted states dimity of the French Empire. arrives when it will be possi-wangtung Provinciaj Govern in cultural developments, Miss Anticyclones cover the Facine to

their compatriots ment Among them are the ex- Smedley said, and in learning to the east of Japan and China. Mrs Edith Rayment of a THE FUTURE COURSE of ble for Bursledon, Hants, successfully ap- this revolt in the French overseas to bring them post-port tax on tung oll and steel care for the wounded the soldier The depression ovez & Ma pealed at Winchester against & Colonies will be interesting tive relief from the oppression yard (measure). The abolition of acquired, also an attitude of symchuria and Korea is moving east- Conviction under the Defence to watch. It will be prac of those who are seeking to these miscellaneous taxes have in-pathy and compassion for his ward into the Bles of

fationis of making light signals,

which she had been inertically impossible for the re-dominate them by the rule of valved losses of revenue amount fellow that is new to him. Florence A low pressure area, exten

ingto US59 230 for the Mour Nightingale is one of the heroines from the southern months ended September 30, 1940 the guerilla soldier had learned to the Caroline tatanRA

Hong Kong, 4th October, 1940.

G.

of Hong Kong for

531

of 75 years, with the option of

renewal at a Crown Rent to be

fixed by the Surveyor of His

BULLETIN

609

Itery, six cases: Tuberculosis, „38

Intending bidders are advised cases.

Lat immediately after the dis

posal of the lot the Purchaser

FORTHCOMING WEDDINGS

( not the applicanti will be

price.

Kowloon Inland Lot Registry No

Locality.

Vo, '4296. `-

Kawloon City Road,

To Kwa Wan.

Boundary

Measure."

menta

[ft./ft./ft./ft/

As per

sale plats

Annust

Rental

Contenta i

18.300

Square feet

300

INOWYW

12,815.

Road.

West.

267, Wanchal Road.

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from India.

volutionists to maintain a force.

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commissions, the

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