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JAPANESE FLEET SUPPLIES.

SINCERE COMPANY'S ACTION CONTINUED.

resumed,

Clie

THE

MOORED IN TYPHOON SHELTER.

BOAT OWNERS FINED AT

MARINE COURT, «

owner.

anchor.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

MUSICAL JOTTINGS.

Miss Cecilia Hansen-The Theatre Royal-A suggested Musicial Society-Blackhaus and Chopin's Studies,

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1928.

STOLEN DEPÓSIT RECEIPT.

UNEMPLOYED CHINESE LOSES

OVER $200....

A curious tale of larceny by trick was reported to the police yesterday

POLICE OUTWIT

GAMBLERS.

AN OLD-ESTABLISHED DEN IS RAIDED.

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For years past the police have

At the Marine Court this morn-

[BY "ALLEGRO".] ing, before Commdr. J. H. Newill,

The great musical events of the by Wong Chuk-kim, an unemployed SEVEN ARRESTS MADE. fewer than six VERBAL AGREEMENT? D.S.O., R.N., no

masters and mistresses of cargo summor have been the visita of Chinese, who was victimised to the

A systematic organisation of According to his story, this sum Further evidence for the defence boats were charged with mooring the violinists, Thibaud and Cecilia extent of $287.18 was heard in the Supreme Court their craft inside the Causeway Jansen, both of whom had reason

the.Wai Sun Bank, in Bonham the district of Sai Kung, was uni- this morning, betere Mr. Justice Bay Typhoon Shelter without per to be pleased with the warmth of of money was deposited by him at gamblers, carrying on its work In miasion of the Harbour Master, their reception here. Last week Strand East, in January this year. expectedly disbanded yesterday by Jacks, when the claim of Sincere Company against Mr. T. One master was charged in respect Miss Hansen carried all before Wong was about to return to his the arrest of seven of their num Nakao, for goods supplied during of three vessels, of which he is the her at her two recitals, which were country to see his family, and, ber by a party of detectives, who, so successful that she is to give knowing the unsettled condition pre after several unsuccessful efforts the visit of the Japanese fleet, was Only one of the accused pleaded one more on Sept. 22nd, when she vailing in the interior, he left his to apprehend these offenders on of gaining Tike goods were supplied by the guilty, the remainder stating that passes through hero again. Her money with the bank here, taking previous occasions, adopted an Sincere Company to a Japanese they were outside the area when inspired playing, her fullness of with him only the deposit receipt, ingenious method

Six months later, Wang observed access to the den in Hang. Hau arrested. The owner of the three tone, her spirit and "fire," backed combine, and part were not sold. bonte pleaded that he was beyond by a flawless technique, combined that the deposit receipt relating to village where a game of fan tan Defendant claims there was a verbal agreement with the Sincere the limits, engaged in fishing, but to hold her audience in a state of the money was missing. He had was found in progress. Company for unsold goods to be the tide being strong, he was fore-wrapt attention from beginning to no idea that it was stolen, as it ed inshore, but did not at any time end of her recitale, and one falt undoubtedly was, for it was present.

gambling den at Hang Hau, but roturned but this is denied.

Mr. M. K. Lo is for the Sincere enter the shelter or come to an that one had been listening to aned and cashed at the Wai Sun Bank been aware of the presence of a

artiste who is destined to make In June.

On returning to Hongkong in ita inaccessibility to raiders, with- Company and Mr. 1. A. Wadoson

Police evidence was taken and very groat name for herself. is defending.

the municating with the bank, when he always been a stumbling block. Mr. Osame, a curlo dealer, enld this being corroborated, fines of After all, it is only since the Great July, Wong lost no time in com. out revealing their presence, has of the cir- It is believed by the police that that in March, this year, he $5, with the usual alternative, War that she has been in

which the spies have been posted on the hill- throughout cumstances entered into an arrangement with were inflicted in each case, the public eye at all, and she is was told other Japanese to supply gonds to fine applying to each bont charged. already well-known

Two trading junk mastors were Europe and the United States. receipt was cashed. The bank side and at all strategic points, the Japanese fleet during their

had been paid the money on pre- visit to Hongkong. They arrived charged with (a) attempting to She has youth on her aide and a officials told him that a

senting the receipt. on April 9 and left on April 13, cave the port without a clearance charming platform manner.

Why Wong should have waited u In a critique last Saturday, 1 .* The members of the combine were and (b) attempting to leave the able to supply some of the goods port during dark hours,

Both accused pleaded guilty and raised the question of the hideous further two months before making required from their own shops but| nome goods had to be ordered from stated that they were not con-scenery provided at the Theatre a report to the authorities la not

vensant with local regulations. Royal as a background for con- stated in the police report. The Sincere Company was one of Their feences were produced and certs and recitals of all kinds. the firms from which they ordered it was shown that they had been When the hall is let out to the goods. Witness spoke of an inter-entering and leaving the port Philharmonic or the A.D.C. they STEALING TELEPHONE view with the manager of the com-for many years. A fine of $10 on make their arrangements as pany on March 24 when the mana-each charge was inflicted in both Karda scenery, Ker, according to witness, agreed cases. that unsold goods should be re- turned and required a deposit of $1,000 which was paid and for which a receipt was given..

other shops.

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THE "SAN NAM HOI" PIRACY.

FURTHER PRESENTATIONS

TO BE MADE.

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and by some means or other they have always been able to identify any police officers visiting the neighbourhood.

In the past, efforts have been Iaunch, but no sooner did the made to reach the village by police land in sampans or by other means than the alarm was given the raiders always found their and on arrival at their destination

prey had gone.

Even when the police have first landed at Saj Kung and then walk- ed across the hills, their move- ments have been observed.

artist of international repute comes to give a recital, the Theatre Authorities cannot expect 1AN ARRESTED AT ABERDEEN him to bring along a curtain of

SENT TO GAOL. his' own In addition to his instru-

• Not 10 be outdone by auch ment. Surely they have a certain Carrying a coil of telephone A witness who was late in arriv-

obligation in this matter. I do not wire, a Chinese arrested at Aber-thorough and systematic methode, ing was then put in the box for Mr.

think that in any place of the im-deen last night confessed that he the police yesterday made a cir Lo to continue his cross-examina-

portance of Hongkong, a musician had taken it from between two cuitous journey to the village and this time succeeded in reaching the tion. Witness said he was known

would find such a worn-out piece poles at Telegraph Bay. to the Japanese community as Mul

of scenery provided as a back-

Ile was sent to prison for six gamblers' den and arresting seven Chuen-tang. He agreed he bad told,

ground as is to be seen at our weeks when charged before Major villagers. Two detectives had ne- the court that there was a syndicate

Further presentations are to be chief theatre every time a recital C. Wilson at the Central Police tually gained admittance to the house before their presence was composed of various Japanese and made to Captain W. H, Sparke and given there. Last week, two Court this morning. that he had no interest in the ayudi-Chief Engineer Houghton, of the side wings which looked as if they

Thefts of telephone wires have known, while one officer who was Mr. Lo asked witness whether, 5.8. Sun Nam Hol, whose gallant had been painted as part of some been very common of late. A approaching the village was re- apart from his kind offices on be conduct when that vessel was oriental palace "hit you in the eye" short time auto, extensive damage cognised too late for the alarm to half of the syndicate, such as in attacked by pirates on January 17 whenever you looked at the stage. was caused to wires at Shauki-be raised.

Under Sub-Inspector Dorling and troducing them to the manager of was recognised at a function held Their vivid pink clashed with Miss wan antil a special watch was kept the Sincere company, he did any at Government House last Wed-Hansen's dress, and was utterly by the police, resulting in the ar- Sergeant Fowlie, a party of detec work for the syndicate. Witness eslay. On the occasion, Captale but of keeping with the painting rest of a number of the culprits. tives took a hus to Kolono City of trees and bushes which was let Telephone communication with yesterday morning and, walked to replied that he took delivery of Sparke received a silver ten set

and Mr. Houghton a gold watch, down behind the plane. Apart Green Island has on more than one ang Hau village, the journey tak goods on behalf of the syndiente.

engraved with a record of the from that, à grand piano looks occasion been interrupted on acing the officers over two hours.. Matter of Friendship. "Mr. Lo:-You had no interest at events leading up to the award.

It is nu learned that the Kau silly in a wood. All that is need-count of similar thefls. all in the syndicate and yet you

sombre colour which would enable took all this trouble? It was a Kong Chamber of Commerce hased is a plain curtain of some Beckled upon an expression of matter of friendship,

Witness agreed that at the inter-appreciation of the ollicer's actions one to concentrate upon the artist, view with the manager of the Sin-and, when opportuelly offers, Cap cere Company no distinction wustain Sparke will be presented with it would cast very little and the made between goods that the com- a sliver cup and n siken scroll, un required could easily be But it would be pany had in stock and those the while Mr. Toughton will receive a raised by voluntary subscription company would have to buy.

similar cup and a gold watehas a last resort.

preferable, if someone with the power to ordain that the necessary The recent series of thefts of improvement be made, and blessed Manila rope from ships in harbour, ALLEGED BURGLARY. {with just a little imagination (and had yet a further sequel at the

Mr. Lo remarked that about 70 chain. per cent. of the goods were ordered clsewhere by the Sineere Company for which they had to pay cash.

Witness replied that he did not know that.

The case is proceeding,

SHIPPING NOTICES.

‚∙SPEED OF SHIPS IN WILAMPOA

REGION.

CHINESE DENIES ARREST

ON PREMISES.

without the eyes being offended; SHIPS' ROPE THEFTS. native straw hats and dress as well

MARINE STORE DEALER CHARGED.

On nearing their destination, the. Chinese members of the party, who had come prepared, assumed the roles of country folk by donning the as tieing a towel round their necks. In this disguise, the Chinese de- tectives were able to pass the spies without detection and their plans! materialined before they were Bus pected. Inspector Dorling and Ser- geant Fowlie-followed behind, and on gaining entry seven men were

why shouldn't he be?) could set a Kowloon Magistracy this morning arrested. tailor to work with several dozen when the master of a marine store yards of material, so that when appeared before Mr. W. Schofield the next concert is given here we can have the delusion that we are in a concert hall and not a People's Palace.

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BRIAR.

MORE "EMPIRE" SMOKING,

ו,

Cigarettes are steadily ousting the pipe from favour among smokers. Even in Germany this clinnge has been noted.

on charges of receiving 12 lengths CIGARETTE OUSTS THE of rope knowing the same to have A Chinese appeared before Mr.

been stolen or unlawfully obtain- |W. Schufield, at the Kowloon

ed, and of failing to make Magistracy this morning, on a

necessary entry relating to the charge of breaking and entering If any of the powers-that-be purchase of the rope No. 8, Austin Road, a' shop. be do not know who they are) were

Sub-Inspector Dorling proscent- longing to All Asghar, nt 2.30 a‚m.present in their Theatre at Missed, and Mr. II. S. Loschy appear-

Hansen's recital and witnessed thee for the defendant. yesterday.

Mr. Loseby applied for the bail The following notices to murin- According to the evidence, the way in which their employee hand- Ля Buddenlyed up the bouquets to the artiste, ors have bees issued by various complainant Authorities during the past few awakened and found that the Hght I hope they determined that he $2,000 cuch to be reduced to On leak should be given instructions about $1,000 cash and the balance in

sceurities, days relative to the speed of ships had been switched on.

The police raised no objections in the vicinity of Whimpon, dredge- ing round he saw a Chinese on the the job before any other artiste ing in the Whangpo and dis-premises. With the assistance of comes along. They were dumped charge of ashes at Tsingtao: a workman and a neighbour, the unobtrusively at one end of the to this course and the defendant Notice to Mariners (No. 13 of intruder was arrested and later stage so that it was only by was accordingly granted bail on The case was adjourned till next accident, on her second return to 1928) issued by the local author handed over to the police.

The defendant denied that he ties under date September 5 is as

(Continued on Page 8.) the footlights, that she saw them Thursday afternoon for hearing

follows, being authorised by the was arrested on the preinises. He British Consul General at Canton, sald that the complainant arrested dated September 1:-"Complaints him some distance away from the

shop. having been received to the effect that

The rase was adjourned until Canton/Hongkong river eteamers are in the habit of pass-to-morrow for the defendant to

call a witness.

ing Whampoa at full speed caus- ing damage to embankments and native craft, mariners are warned that vessels must go slow in this vicinity and other narrow parts of the river,"

Whangpoo Dredging. Issued by the Commissioner of Customs at Shanghai under date August 23, Harbour Notification

WORLD BECOMING. DEAF.

HOW TRAFFIC NOISES ÁFFECT HEARING.

Are we becoming deaf through

No. 28 of 1928 is as follows: the constant noises of modern "Reference to Harbour Notifica life?

tion No. 5 of 1928, notice is hereby Mr. Geoffrey Shaw, Inspector in given that the dredger Hai Hu has Music in Training Colleges, lec- been withdrawn from the dredging turing at the Summer Course in at Black Point for necessary re- Music Teaching at Oxford, stated pairs, which will take two weeks that, although most of our senses to complete."

have developed, the sense of hear Dumping 'Ashes.

ing has dropped behind and has Dated August 22, a Notice to become somewhat blunted. Mariners (No. 4 of 1928) has been Mr. A. J. Story, Secretary of lasued by the Harbour and Wharf the National Insitute for the Administration at Taingiau, as Blind, told a Press representative follows:-"It Is hereby notified that he was inclined to agree with that the vessels in port are warn this statement,

near

od against free discharge of ashes, "I was told by a well-known cinders or any, waste matter into medical man the other day," he

places the harbour or the wharven, in contravention added, "that one-third of the popu- of Article 22 of the Harbouration of this country is suffering

more or less from deafness, Regulations.

"There is no doubt that the

With

view

to the prevention of silting up of nolae of everyday life, with its the barbour, as well as maintain traffic and other noisy components, ence of public welfare, it is there- fore enjoined that in future vessels has affected the hearing of many should observe the Ashbout Re- gulations, in the discharge of ashes, etc. Any vessel found guilty of a breach of Regulations will be strict ly dealt with."

of us....

"Edison said that in about a hundred years' time we shall all be deaf. That is somewhat of an exaggeration, but he was on the right track

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✪ 1880, BY MEA BERVICE, INGA

1968.LC. PAT.OF.

these terms.

Visitor: "And you did the landscaping all by your-

self? Remarkable-

The trend of popular taste is re- vealed in the Report, just lasued, of the Imperial Economic Commit tee on the position and prospects

of Empire-grown tobacco. of the marketing in this country

The report points out that in 1907 elgarettes accounted for 23.8 per cont. of the total annual con- sumption of tobacco in the United Kingdom, as against 71.1 per cent. pipe tobacco and 5.1 per cent. cigara,

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In 1924 cigarettes had risen to 58.5 per cent, while pfpes and cigars had fallen rospectively to 40 per cent, and 1.5 per cent.

"It is, we think, probable," state the Committee, "that pipe tobacco does not now form more than 85 per cent, of the total tobacco-con- sumption of the United Kingdom." It is estimated that the total production of tobacco in the world in 1920 was 4,900 million lbs., of which the United States and the British Empire provided approxi- matoly one-half.

Between 1920 and 1924 the con- sumption of Empire tobacco-ex- panded at a rate of 1,650,000lbs. a year, and between 1924 and 1927 at a rate of 3,200,000lbs. a year.

"We believe," the Committee state, "that, given on the side of the producers increased experi- enco in production; and 'strict attention to the quality, of the crop and to the requirements of the British market, and given, on the side of the manufacturers and British public, cordial support for Empiro products, a still greater rate of increase could be estab- 11shed."

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