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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1929.

DELIGHTFUL SHOW EUROPEAN DRIVER STEAMER BLAZE AT SUICIDE ATTEMPT

BY A.D.C.

"THE DOVER ROAD" PROVES GREAT SUCCESS.

PIQUANT SITUATIONS.

CONVICTED.

IN GAOL.

MANILA.

18 MONTHS' GAOL AND $250 FINES.

BACKFIRE IN FURNACE CITED AS CAUSE,

COOK WHO TRIED TO HANG HIMSELF.

PROMISSORY NOTE DISPUTE.

CONNEXION WITH CANTON FIRM DENIED.

SERIOUS IPOH CASE.

Opoh, Mar. 30.

HELD FOR LARCENY.

"CHOP" DIFFICULTIES.

PESOS 100,000 LOSS. The pleasant wit of A. A. Milne,

Two people were injured, ono the former Punch contributor, in The recent motor accident near seriously; Pesos 100,000 estimat (West Point) Police Station yes-On, as lead of the King On Tong A stir was created at the No. 7 The case in which Lam Ting given full rein in "The Dover the European, residential quartered damage was caused and several terday when it was discovered Tong, No. 80, Third Street, fa Road," presented by the A.D.C. at Ipoh when a Sikh and a Chinese thousand pesos of cargo, consist-that a prisoner who was being suing the Ma Pak Leung druggists at the Theatre Royal on Saturday were killed and two others were ing of sugar and copra, were com-detained on a charge of larceny firm, No. 310, Queon's Road, Cen- night, and the result is an engag- seriously Injured by a new model pletly destroyed as a result of a bad attempted to commit suicide tral, for the sum of $4,698, alleged ing and amusing comedy, which, Ford two-seater driven by Mr. Bensational fire on the se. Negros, by innging himself, bad, in destined to be one of the Kramat Pulai mine, had a sequel week, according to Manila qapers. by a constable who found the (Sir Henry Gollan) in the Supreme unless our judgment is singularly Frank Dann Young, assistant at of the Compania Maritima, last

to be due under a promissory Upon being called to the scene again before the Chief Justice noto dated January 16, 1921, was тог ниссеввой of Hongkong's in the Police Court when Mr.

Among those injured Dunn was charged with causing Entique Conegoro, fourth engineer man's body in an apparently life-Court this morning, after having enthusiast amateurs.

the death of the two men, with of the ship, who was on watch at less condition suspended by the been adjourned for several days. negligent driving, with being in- anything but delightful, in which toxiented whilst driving and with San Juan de Dios Hospital, whero cell, Sub-Inspector Carpenter at Ma Pak Leung firm of Hongkong |

the time. He was rushed to the neck near the entrance into the

The plaintiff's case is that the it succeeds admirably. The ren-failing to stop after an accident.

It is believed he is in danger of once applied artical respiration is part of a firm at Fatshan, with losing his eyesight due to

and succeeded in bringing the branches at Canton, but the de- heat and smoke,

man round. The would-be auicide Pedro Rodriguez, oller,

was subsequently admitted to the fence, which was commenced this morning, la that the Hongkong

The theme is. not a great one. The play has no pretensions to he

The D.P.P. prosecuted and Mr. eral charm and the ingenious Rix defended, atrokes of farce, are not in any way discounted by a realisation Numerous witnesses were call-

Was

the

Was

of the improbabilities of the story, ed. Two doctors were of opinion taken to the Philippine General Government Civil Hospital. UponArm was worked by two brothers, which is concerned with the fash- that accused when brought to the | Hospital, suffering, from various being discharged this morning related to the owners of the Fat-

ionable habit of running away to the Riviera with somebody else's husband or wife, as the case might.

hospital was under the influence of fiquor.

burns on the body and right arm..

the police proceeded with the The fire was one of the most charge of theft against him,

shan and Canton bustness, but A constable who was near the ship anchored off Manila. Hun-ton, at the Central Magistracy this therefore they are not liable

spectacular ever reglaterod on a Questioned by Mr. E. W. Hamil-entirely separate and distinct, and whose Hongkong business was Mr. Latimer is a wealthy bacha, I spot where the accident occurred dreds of poople, attracted by the morning, the prisoner said he had the note. lor with a strange bobby of inter at 8.15 p.m. said he heard a crash high flanica, came to view the fre. [licen falsely accused.

be,

four men who had been run down

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vening in these lights and en-

up the raid and saw the oncoming ear which he stopped. He went Meisic police station kept them a A cordon of police from the deavouring, by fair means or foul, back with the accused and saw good distance from the burning that the prisoner was employed as Evidence was adduced to show to put the couples through a week's probation under his roof on a grassy portion of the rond.ship as word was passed along cook at a enolie boarding house The marriage of Leontai and Two were dead.

that the ship was likely to explode, until he suddenly left, ten days Eustaria is a failure, she never

The Are started in the boiler "go. + well and he never ill and busy-

The defence called several room. Rodriguez, the eller, stated pathetic. They run away separate- † witnesses, who said they met the that on

same evening

lighting one ly but meet in piquant eircum-greused the stances at Latimer's house. Here had had only two beera.

that was

Tastings, Dennys and Bowley, is Mr. F. C. Jenkin, instructed by Mr. E. S. C. Brooks, of Messrs. for the plaintiff, and Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., together with Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., instructed by Mr. F. X. D'Almada, senior, ís Coincidently with his dis- defending. appearance, six coolies missed n backfire. Oll tanks nearby im- their trunks.

When the hearing was resumed The person who referred to a matter he raised at

is opportunity for constructive)

low it to pass.

he

and

with dazzling headlights bad dined his own, but this was

New Players Excel. If the comedy had not been ignored. He was dazed and pass wholly satisfactory in itself, anded on and did not notice anything the enthusiasm of the first-night happening until he was stopped audience strongly confirmed our by a constable. opinion that it was, considerable Another enatable who travelled interest would still attack to this in accused's own car to the Infest production by the A.D.C.station said the accused drove

crratically, us four of the six lending roles

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furnaces, healed by oil, he noticed various articles of clothing from this morning, Mr. Alabaster re- SLICED

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HAMS

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skill and Mr. Milne does 10 - cently in hospital, and was not rapidly despite efforts of some left behind the pawnticket relating translation of the promissory note, i drunk. He bad just passed a car thembers of the crew and officers to some of the articles which he when he pointed out that both The fire spread to all parts of the pawnshop was traced, and Innot identical. This prevented him had disposed of. By this means sides had translations which were the ship, burning most of the formation obtained there which. cabins on both decks and also the confirmed the suspicion that the from putting forward the line of wireless room. The fire

was at missing cook was the person to take until he could satisfy him- WHOLE HAMS first thought to endanger explo- responsible. He

argument which he had intended) sion of the ship, but it was placed after a search.

was arrested

self and the Court as to which was under control by four Manila fire

the correct translation, stations, and a number of fire His Worship sentenced

Mr. Alabaster said he would launches from the Customs House prisoner to one month'a hard not raise and Engineer Island.. A loud labour, in convicting him on the on

further explosion was heard a few minutes count of theft. For pawning the note

argument after the fire started.

the wording of the

because clothing without authority, the possession of the plaintiff seemed that in the by the Compania Maritima from month's imprisonment, both sen- was, however, an omisalon in that

The 88 Negros was acquired prisoner was sentenced to

one to have the true effect. There November and was placed in the concurrently. Italy. Sho arrived here last tenees being ordered to be served translation in the number of

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newcomers.

Without exception they gave per- formances which place them in the front rank locally, and we shall look forward to further demon strations of their ability.

A traffic offer stated that when he saw Mr. Hann at the station he seemed under the influence of liquor and was sent to hospital for a report.

the

The DP.P. urged that it was I is dilleult to resist the ini- | serious case. and AL deterrent inter-island service under pression that. Mr. Latimer is an punishment of a fine would be in management of the Fernandez ald busy-body, and to avoid a tinge sufficient. of satisfaction. Whn be barna his The Magistrate, ME w. 3.Hermanos. She was formerly the own fingers, but on the whole he Stark, convicted accused

3.8. Friuli, 1962 gross tonnage, on all

270 feet long, 29 feet wide and kexble character counts, and passed sentences, on Mr. A. N. Lucey's accomplish-the first charge, of causing death, 17 feet in depth. She was built, ments are very well-known, and It of twelve months' rigorous imin Italy in 1908. seems hardly necessary to adthat Prisonment, on the second charge

is rather

he fills the role admirably. He brings the lightest touch, with All the suspicion of seriousness that the part denianda. A en vincing presentation with no hint of exaggeration.

Con-

The ship is covered with insur-

MANILA FRAUD ·

months' rigorous imprisonment, with the Filipinas Insurance Co. of negligent driving, of alxanee to the extent of Pesos 600,000 | the two periods to run secutively. On the third charge of intoxication he was fined $200 and on the fourth charge of fail- ing to stop was fined $50, and if the Perhaps the most outstanding fines were not paid he would have performance was that of Mr. J. 11. † to undergo further Imprison- Raikes. As Leonard, his appear- ment.

anees were a trifle less frequent. Mr. Rix gave notice of appeal than those of Latimer, but the and bail was allowed, in $5,000,

simulated aneezes and "ear ib' by dose" conversation, callest for something oul of the ordinary, and Mr. Rafles achieved a highly creditable suceers,

Of Mr. A. C. Bruine-Hartnell it would be possible to say too much regarding the naturalness with which he sustained a diffent role. He is a product of the Uni- veralty, and played with the U.ODS. Mr. Milne is not over-

GOLD MOVEMENT.

CASE.

MACAO EXTRADITION TO BE FOUGHT.

GIRL WITH OPIÙM.

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DIFFICULTY OF SUITABLE

PENALTY.

The difficulty of knowing what penalty to impose on a 13-year-old girl, affronted Mr. T. S. Whyto Smith, at the. Kowloon Magistracy this morning, when a charge of belag in unlawful possession of 2.5 taels of raw opium was brought against her.

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The defendant pleaded guilty and stated that she had found the Joseph L. Wilson, who is wanted | opium in the street. in Mauila in connexion with alleged

His Worship naked what was frauds, will fight extradition to the to be done with the girl, and re last ditch.

This was the word brought back to the Pa. Leung Kuk.

marked that she should be sent to Manila by his sister, Miss C BULLION FLOWING BACK

Gloría Wilson, who returned from al

Sergeant Wallingford replied visit to her brother in Macao.

that he did not think the 'defendant TO BRITAIN.

"If Macno courts grant the Phil-would be admitted to that institu- ippine Government extradition hetlon, as she had parents living. London, Apr. G. will fight the case through the

His Worship suggested that the tariat for Chinese Affairs to see

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chops The plaintiff's translation indiented only one chop, that of the Ma Pak Leung, so that 'prima. facic another firm with the namo: Ma Pak Leung had been sued owing to the similarity of names. His Lordship had, however, 'held that there was some evidence to go to a jury,

Five Chops,

On the real note, his Lordship would and that there were five chops, only one of which had been translated. There were two "fancy" chops which they had not been able to translate. Two more chops were very important, for

two reasons.

that they were marginal chopa One reason was

which went over on to a counter, foll and therefore would be a test of genuinness. The chops bore; the name of Falshan and were both the same.

tion special interest attaches to Miss Wilson.

In view of the monetary situa-highest courts of Portugal," stated girl should be sent to the Secro-was Ma Chung-yu who was allow the fact announced in the London

"The best legal minds of Macao

complimentary in his conception Gazette that during the two days and Hongkong tell me that extra. what action would be best.

of a graduate, but the player made the best of it..

Eustacin, the Cosset.

between noon on April 2 and noondition cannot be obtained," she ad- on April 4 gold to the value of ded. 1838,847 was imported Into Great Britain. Exports of gold amount-

Fay Grossman As "Eustacia" ed to only £8,873, this being des- was entrusted with the task of patched to Austria-British" "Wire- thoroughly spoiling two men's an- вени.

xiety for the company of the fair

sex in the spore of nine days. It

was overwhelming and we are not. P. Mareal (stage manager), Mr. surprised that neither could stand E. I. Wynne Jones (assistant utage it. More than any part, it offer-manager), M. R. A. Starling ed the temptation to over-act, but.] (lighting), Mr. A. N. Lucey (pro- the artiste resisted the impulse,perties), Mr. D. W. Marley (promp- and is thoroughly convincing, ter), Mr. M. M. Mans (publicity) Another newcomer, Marjorie and Mr. H. Davenport Browne Taylor, is assigned the part of business manager). The furni "Anne," Leonard's fellow-con- ture was lent by Messra. Lano, spirator. Strong and self-reliant, Crawford Ltd. and the electric fit- of the modern school of feminism, Lings by the General Electric Co. Anne Is rather sharp with her of China Ltd. The ladies' dresses tongue, hardly consistent perhaps were by Rolande Sarrault. 'with the explanation of her "bolt." It is a role which requires Rub- tlety, and is exceedingly well fill ed in this respect. Just once or twice, Marjorie Taylor was in too much of a hurry to complete her lines, but this should be re- odied easily. For the most part,

the

By permission of Captain Hon. W, S. Leveson-Gower, R.N. and officers the band of H.M:S. Cornwall plays selections before the rise of the curtain und be tween the acts.

Thanks are expressed to Mrs. W. T. Southorn, Miss Joan Honess, her enunciation is refreshingly Mr. C. Peake Anderson, Lieut.; clear. The staff, C, D. Mead, S. C. Comdr. A. M. Hughes, N., Mr. and E. Scriven, District Rover Lender C Champkin and Rover Scouts of the 3rd Hongkong (1st Central Group) of Boy Scouts, the Preas of the Colony, Messra, Lane,

Banks,

Banks, Margaret Evelyn O'Hagan give good sup-

port.

The producer, L. Steward Gons, who also plays the eccentric but ler to perfection, is worthy of a Crawford Ltd., the General Elec- special compliment. The play goes trie Co. of China Ltd., Ye Olde with a nice cday swing, retaining Printorie, Hongkong Tramways the interest to the fall of the cur.Ltd., the Anderson Music Co., and tain. The settings are superb; the Roxer Advertising Co. there is no other word.

Services Rendered.

The Hongkong Telegraph ex- presses its thanks and apprecia- | tion to the Committee of the The scenery was designed and donate fifty per cont, of the pro- A.D.C. for generously offering to executed by Mr. O, Peake Ander-fits of "The Dover Road" season son, being tasteful in the extreme to the fund for the relief of dis- The producer was assisted by Mr.tressed miners.

The defendant was accordingly | remanded in custody for 24 hours.

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His Lordship said he thought the chops might be of use to Mr. Alabaster, but he still thought that there was some evidence.

The first witness for the defence

ed to sit dowit while giving his evidence, when Mr. Polter explain- ed that he had just recovered from fever.

Witness said that he was partner of the Ma Pak-Leung firm of Hongkong and his elder brother, Ma Say-fong, was another partner. They started the Hongkong firm in 1903. The Fatalan firm was started by his (witness's) great; grandfather about 100 years ago, together witli four brothers. For this purpose they used certain tong names, these being the Maj On Wat Tong, the Ma Wing Shing Tong, the Ma Shing Fook Tong and the Ma Min Yuen Tong. The present name of the establishment at Fatshan was Kwai Tong, Ma Puk Laung.

Connexion Denied,

There were two branches ut Canton, one being in Sheung Moon' Tal Street and the other ini Cheung Lan Street, Both bore the same name as the Fatehan firm. The latter branch was, however, burnt down during the troubles at Canton but had been commenced rebuilt, and had

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to trade again. That branch was now known Mfa Pak

(druggieta Leung, Yuk Fong shop). That name, sald witness, was cut in a stone algaboard.

The four tongs had no control over and no connexion with the Hongkong firm. The Hongkong firm was independent of the Fat- shan business and was not a branch. The capital was put in by witness and his brother (Ma Sau-fong) and no capital WAB received from Patshan,

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Replying to further questions, witness said they had dealt with tho Fatshazi Arm by buying goods from them and had acted as agents, for which they had been given discount.:

The caso la procooding..

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