1927-02-07 — Page 7

FREE LODGINGS.

GAMBLER WHO LIKED GAOL.

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An examplary sentence was im- poned by Mr T. W. Ainsworth, at tha Kowloon Magistracy this morning, on a middle-aged Chin- ese who, arrested on charge of gambling in the public street, was stated to have enticed a number of small boys to take part in the

game.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

NORTHERN GENERALS'

TRIAL.

TO BE HELD IN PUBLIC AT HANKOW.

DECISION BY VOTE.

Like the Roman Emperors who kept the popuinee quiet by throw ing Christians to the liona in the Inspector Marks suld the defen-Hanicow have decided to pacify arena, the Cantonese rulers of dant was conducting a dice game the populace there, by throwing and after winning all

the two Northern-generals to the lone

SNATCHER CAUGHT.

SENTENCED TO BE BIRCHED.

Living In the city, a Chinese who was charged to-day with attempt- ing to rob a little boy of a bangle, explained that his presence, as far afield as Shaukiwan, where the crime occurred, was due to the New Year etiquette of exchanging com- plimentary calls.

of them?

Major C. Willson-Was this one

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7. 1927.

SCHOOL WORK.

EXHIBITION AT CENTRAL'

BRITISH..

COMING OF CHRIST.

A LOCAL LECTURE.

An Interesting exhibition of Centre of the Order of the Star in At the meeting of the Hongkong. school werk, even higher in the East on Sunday, Mr. H. E. standard than that set last year Lanepart gave an address on "The when the first was held, was to Coming of the Christ and the be seen this, morning in the hall Order of the Star in the East." of Central British School, Kow- In the course of his remarks, loon. The exhibition was arrang. Mr. Lanepart said for some time ed under the supervision of the past there has been growing, with Headmaster, Mr. G. F. Nightin-curious unanimity. In many widely gale.

different parts of the world,

money from-them, he sent them of public indignation, says the boy and by his mother, to the effect with a few examples of the work Spiritual Teacher. The conviction

away for more and in this manner encouraged petty theft by these boys,

PENSIONS SCHEMES.

Shanghai Times.

One of the most popular attrac-

tion's

on

were

Hankow. There is a glint of malicious humour in the fact that

the trial will be held in the New World amusement building at Hankow.

a passer-by.

Is Worship imposed n sentence of six months hard labour and 15 strokes of the birch.

?

And

new

Defendant plended that the wrong-man had been arrested.

Paintinga and drawings formed elfer that the time is near at Evidence was given both by the the greater part of the exhibition,hand for the coming of a great that the defendant followed the of the girls in sewing and cooking other occasions in the past, has is spreading that mankind, as on the programme for

former up a staircase, and with one and of that of the boys at carpen Although the defendant had $13 Chinese New Year is the public hand gripping the boy's peck, he at- try. Styles in writing-script and reached the end of a definite period in five-cent pieces and coppers he trial of General Liu Yu-chen and tempted to seized the ornament with cursive were also on display.

in Its cyclic history and that n refused to put up bail for him-General Chen Kin-mao.

the other, but abandoned the nt- two solf, remarking that he would Northern generals

new cycle is about to open, desti Views of the school grounds ed to bring with it a general re- tempt when the boy's screams st-figured in the paintings of the ordering of human life, and, as ia who rather remain in gaoland enjoy caught when the Cantonese cap-

tracted the attention of the occup-senior classes which were remark-usual at these critical points, a a night's free board and lodging. tured the Wu-Han citles at ants of the promises.

A fine of $20 was imposed. autumn, according to reports from eventually stopped and arrested bytures, such as Observatory Hill, the shaping of the new era.

He was ably well done. Other local fen-fresh influx of spiritual force for

also appeared.. Deserving of with this opening of a special mention were those by George Arnold (his picture of the chapter in human life many are "Hawkins" was one of the most men of One of those mighty

expecting the appearance amon striking features) Peggy Whitley, Spiritual Figures, Whose task it J. Mayenck, and Phyllis Gilling-would seem to be to promulgate ham.

the ideals of each coming age and In original illustrations, R. 1o strike the keynotes of succes- Woolley had captured the spirit sive civilisations. The expectation of Carnival and in the designs of the advent of such a Teacher class S. MacNider had a most effecis, in the present instance, fully tive scheme for an embroidered confirmed by occult science and by panel. There was a well executed those who are in touch with the cushion centre, un-named. Still occult mysteries and with the life pictures were another striking Inner Government of the Wärld, lot, with pupils already mentioned the Great White Lodge of Super-

guring prominently in

them. men, There was also plenty of free work Whose existence one finds a faint. the Men made Perfect f and motion in the figure drawing collection in the Community of and original illustration class. Saints of the Christian Faith. It Class 2 artists also showed is now known that for centuries

George for a dance programme, behind the putward pageant of ing being the design by laud, which is the true directing force great promise, particularly pleas- past this great occult organisation,

"Scenes from Forsaken Merman," "human history, has been preparing

HOW BRITAIN LEADS THE,

WORLD,

London, Feb. G.

The two generals have alrendy. had a preliminary trial, but their public trial is to be something new in judicial processes. Delu- gates of all the labour onions of Mr. Winston Churchill, in a

Wo-Han have been warned to speech at Burnley last night, ex- attend the trial to give evidenc pressed satisfaction that before against the two hapless officers the evils of the general strike and who are to be tried separately.. coal stoppage occurred last year, The public is to decide by volu the Government ivere able to carry on the guilt of these two officers out a great measure of social re-whose offence appears to be their form.namely, the scheme of misfortune in getting caught Widows' Pensions and Old Age "with the goods on them" by being Pensions at the age of sixty-five, Northern leaders. Decision is to

This country had new developed viser has been appointed to pre-us.

be taken by public vote. An ad- a system of insurance, incompar-side over the hearing, and the ably more complete than any exist delegates present will decide on ing in any country in the world. their guilt by sending in written The scheme in question was ne-

votes to the administration within two weeks from the date of trial, porting--British Wireless,

tually sound and it was self-sup-

HEARING FIXED.

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THE WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW CASE

Prosecuting in the case in whirh Kanda Singh, one of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw's watchman was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to Chinese by, Chief Detective Inspector Murphy was able, this morning, to ask for a definite date to be fixed for the hearing, on the discharge of the boy from hospital yesterday.

On being further informed that the hearing would take probably only an hour or two, Major C. Willson adjourned the case for hearing t 11.15 On Friday morning.

The defendant was given a con- inuance of bail.

ARMS CASE.

SEVEN REVOLVERS FOUND.

the uporis state.

FAULTY LIGHTS.

FISHING BOAT MASTER SENTENCED.

CORRESPONDENCE.

.UNFAIR CHARGES,

To the Editor of the Hongkong

Telegraph.]

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Sir-An incident has just been brought to my notice in connection with the tour of the "Buigenland" which I think should be made publie whilst our visitors are with

Fave noticed from time to time, the libellous statements which ure British residents in Hongkong

circulated in foreign countries with regard to alleged brutality of

These

by George "Arnold. Fountain in for this great event, that the time

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, Poliec Court had a blank charge-sheet jend the mayor was presented with

a pair of white gloves.

For the first time in 29 years the

the British in China.

a Protestan Cemetery," by R. Weel-is indeed near, and that all is now statements are usually made. farley and the sea scenes of Eric practically ready for the Coming of away from Hongkong and China,

MacNider.

the Great One. For a long time and it is therefore difficult to coun- The most interesting paintings past secret preparations have teract them. The incident which in Class 3 were those which were been procending among the many I have in mind occurred near at written round exciting incidents mystic and occull fraternities, in hand; however, and refers to a the scholars had been asked to various lands, which derive their certain lecturer ou the "Belgen-picture; for instance, the picturi-inspiration and their guidance land" who told passengers on that sation by G. Carr and J. Black of from the Parent Body. The time At the Marine Court this morn-prised if they saw Sikh policemen pitched headlong into the dark-work to press to the surface.

ship that they need not be sur- such thrills as he spoke, he has now come for all this hidden bing boat ing. Yung Tochan, master of a handling Chinese

of Macao, charged with failing to exhibit manner in which they could handle Sylvia Mandell and Y. Langley, G. roughly inness beneath." There were also Was Hongkong, as this was the only some excellent still life pictures by regulation lights. whilst under Chinese. Way in the Harbour on February

Black, Stanley MacNider and A. 6th. Defendant pleadel, not When I Grist heard this was Ursell. guilty.

Some finely conceived and Police evidence was to the effect of the statement, and therefore in-executed lamp-shades "by. Una that defendant's junk was carry-terrogated other passengers in or Mitchell and J. Paterson figured in ing lights aft, the upper one order to establish the truth or un-Class 4's exhibits, whilst in Clays which was six feet above the deck truth, as the case might be. Those 5 there were signs of real promise. When told they were in the wrong passengers whom I approached in the work of J. Suiter. F. Stoakes, place, defendant corrected this, confirmed the assertion, much to G. Mess and A. Chester were not but was taken in charge, as my surprise and disgust,

far behind: Iris, Woolley had some neither lights showed before the Sarely, Sir, it is up to people fine action pictures in this class. beam.

who do not know anything about There were some astonishingly The charge was considered British methods either to

hold good drawings and paintings in proved and a fine of $10, with the their tongues, or take the trouble Class 6 the most junior of the alternative of 10 days' imprison- to investigate these ment with

unfair school, the work of F. Everest, G. hard labour,

was charges.

Reed and P. McCaw being parti inflicted.

cularly noticeable.

CANADA'S JUBILEE.

KING AND QUEEN CANNOT GO.

London, Feb. 6. Owing to pressure of State and

Satisfied that the arms were be- ing taken back to the country for self-protection, the police regarded the case in which a Chinese pas- Hunger arriving by the President Taft was charged before Mr. T. W Ainsworth, at the Kowloon Magis-social functions at Home, their tracy this morning, with posses Majesties the .sion of seven revolvers and 500

King and Queen have been unable to accept an in- rounds of ammunition with lesa

Jubilee celebrations, in July.

Unless unforeseen cireum-

inclined to doubt the authenticity

Thanking you to publish this protest, Enclosing my card- Yours, etc.,

FAIR PLAY. Hongkong, Feb. 7th., 1927.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

seriousness than at the time of/vitation to visit Canada for the the Queen's Theatre. All the ac

It should be mentioned in con- nection with all the above point- ings and drawings that none are copied but all taken from the original objects,

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Some excellent plasticine maps by Class & were also on display.

Among the many visitors to the school this morning, including parents, was Mr. E. Ralphs, Inspec- tor of English Schools,

STOLEN SHEETS.

A BRIGHT PROGRAMME.

of comedy anti romance in the film, There is a very happy blending "Proud Flesh," now showing at the defendant's arrest.

tion centres around a pretty but! Mr. J. Prior appeared for the stances prevent him, however, the wilful girl, named Fernanda, for defence and, pleading-guilty, ask Prince of Wales will go to Canada Wliose hand there are two suitors

QUARRY BAY CHASE. ed for the imposition of a fine. and has planned, provisionally, to Spaniard named Don Jaime and a stealing three bed sheets, the pro-

casual and rather insipid The defendant was taking the arms leave London about the beginning

Pleading guilty to a charge of to his own country as protection of August. It is probable, also "man" "Irish American perty of Mr. Templeton, from the

that Mr. Stanley Baldwin, will plumber, Pat O'Malley. There are clothes-lines on the hillside His Worship imposed a fine of visit Canada, during the Parlia-dents as these two pay court to tenced by Major C. Wilson to six

some extrémely humorous inci- Quarry Bay, a Chinese was mentary recess in the summer Fernanda, and eventually, after weeks' hard labour at the Central British Wireless.

many exciting experiences, the Magistracy this morning. "Caveman" wins out.

The film is noteworthy for some Divisional Inspector Clark said that In applying for a heavy sentence, aplendid settings and for the ex-

these thefts have become a common cellent acting of the three leading occurrence in the district, the pre- characters. Eleanor Boardmanent defendant being only caught plays Fernanda with much skill, with difficulty by Mr. Templeton's whilst Pat O'Malley and Harrison ricksha coolie, after a long chase Ford also help greatly in making over the hillside.

against bandits,

$750,

ASSAULTED POLICE.

SEAMAN WHO WAS SORRY.

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London, Feb. 6.

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Besides the main picture there

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Charles King, a seaman, charge before Mr. T. W. Ains- worth, at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, with being found The Sunday Times states that, drunk and incapable and with as-

in view of the recent conferences are some very, entertaining screen „saulting Sergeant Naughton in the between the leaders of industry snapshots, 2 funny Christie dresses, a motor-van of a London charge room of the Water Police and finance in England and Ger- comedy and "Valencia" as an illus- firm of costumiers disappeared Station.

many and a

proposed similar trated song. A word should alsa from outside, a. Brighton shop Sergeant Naughton said he was French industrialists, the Federa-plied by the Queen's orchestra,

meeting between British and be said of the excellent music sup- while the traveller was inside. only asking for a nominal fine, as the defendant was drunk and did urged by the representatives of every week.

tion of British Industries has been which is gaining in popularity not know what he was doing.

Italy, Switzerland and Sweden to

King pleaded guilty to the first arrange similar meetings with charge and said he had no re-them. collection of striking tho police

A Reuter message from Mel- bourne says that detectives who raided. suspected promises in Caulfield discovered a complete Told by a doctor at the age of note-forging plant, and seized Satisfaction is expressed, in In- 18 that she had only one lung, about 1,000 spurious £5 notes. that there is a Mrs. Mary Garner, of Coningsby, The police theory is that the desire to extend these interna-Lincolnshire, who recently celforgers intended to elrculate the Defendant was fined $5 on each tional trade conversations.-Bri- brated her, 100th birthday, died notes during the Christmas races

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last month.

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