1929-10-17 — Page 7

SEVEN CASES FOR SESSIONS.

مسنه سمت

CALENDAR INCLUDES TWO MURDER CHARGES.

ALLEGED ROBBERIES.

MUSICAL JOTTINGS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1929.

Fleta's Programme-the First Broadcasting Studio Concett

Dearer Pinnas More Celebrities Coming.

[BY "ALLEGRO.")

·DARING KOWLOON THROWING RUBBISH MR. BRUCE BEATEN

IN STREET.

AT FLINDERS?

LARCENY.

CYCLE LAMP & PUMP TAKEN CASE AGAINST HOUSEHOLDER! COLLEAGUE OFFERS TO GIVE

· FROM HALL,

UP HIS SEAT.

THIEF SENTENCED.

The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge.

DISMISSED.

EVIDENCE TOO WEAK. FORECAST OF PARTIES.

After all that we heard about There are seven cases down for the Hongkong Musical Society's Vernon Harris, residing at 231, A summons taken out against Mr. trial at the Criminal Sessions which backing of artistes without giving Nathan Road, appeared as the com- Lau. Ying-fuk, of No. 1, Ashley open at the Supreme Court on Mon-datails of the programme they are plainant before Mr. T. S. Whyta Road, Kowloon, for throwing day morning next. These include to perform, it was perhaps natural Smith, at the Kowloon Magistracy Household refuse into the street, to two murders, unlawful killing, a that steps should have been taken this morning, against a 15-year-old the dunger of the public, was dis- rape case, fraudulent conversion of in good time to ascertain what Chinese who was charged with missed by Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith money and two robberies.

musical fare, Miguel Fiets is larceny of a bicycle lamp and pump at the Kowloon Magistracy this

18 on Chan Chou-choi and Wong Kan giving

October 20th. from the hall of No 231, Nathan morning, on the ground that the

wrong person had been summoned. are charged for having, on August Apparently the programme for his Road. 26 this year, together with certain one and only recital in Hongkong

The defendant in reply to the other persons unknown, robbed Lau is the same as that of his first

charge, said he knew nothing about concert in Manila where music is You of two pair of gold bangles, reciated, to the extent Detective Sergeant Humphreys, summons. He received po com The complainant, according to the incident until he received the two gold bracelets, three gold neck-of his getting six full houses at Hept his bicycle in the hall of his plaints at the time of the alleged Laces, two gold rings, 31 rattan

I hope, the Bouise.. On Tuesday, he rode the offence, and, when questioned, his bongles, 12 gold cap ornaments, box the Opera House. containing various types of coins, detalls of the songs and arias will machine to the Railway Station and servants all denied over throwing $660 in Hongkong bank and ten meet with the approval of even when he was about to return he rubbish into the street, cent pieces, $300 in.Chinese 20 cent the most fastidious among found that his lamp and pump were pieces and $50 in Canton bank. Most of them I have never heard missing. The theft was reported An Indian constable sald he saw of before. But the composers into the police and, following en- an àmah throw some rubbish into further clude Brahms, Puccini, Donizetti, quiries, the articles were recovered the street. He later spoke to her Chau chơi la charged with unlawful possession Leoncavallo, Massenet and one or from a bicycle shop. The fokis and got the name mentioned on the

two gentlemen with Spanish-f the shop assisted the police in sunnions. sounding names, and the absence tracing the defendant who from the programme of "Little Fulleged to have sold the pump and Lad," "A little love, a little kiss," Grey Home in the West." "Tommy lamp.

notes.

Chan

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of a dagger and revolver without a licenco.

Arising out of the Leung Fan is charged on a third

same case count with being in possession of "Until" and "Oh, how I miss you The defendant told the police two automatic pistols, ten rounds of ammunition and a dagger with-to-night"any of which John that he had taken the lamp and McCormack would cheerfully have pump from the bicycle in the hall out a licence, on August 27. On Inflicted or shows that Fleta of the complainant's house and not the fourth count, Pang Chat Is has an idea of the fitness of things while it was left outside the Rail- charged that on or about August and that "Musical Critic" can go way Station. 27 he received three bangles and ahead and buy his tickets without A previous conviction for larceny a gold ring, knowing them to have hesitation. Fleta arrives here on in August, when the defendant re- the 28th and departs on the 30th,ceived 12 strokes of the cane, was In another case, Ling Ng and so there will be no opportunity of produced against the defendant who Chan Yau" are charged, that on hearing him again if the recital is was now sentenced to one month's September 3, at Mongkoktaui, they rinsed. Make a note of the date hard labour. robbed Chung Yee-man of a ring Tuesday, October 29th at the and Tsang Sau-tuen of a pair of Theatre Royal at 9.15. hangles.

been stolen,

Murder Cases. A charge of murder is preferred against Chan Kuh-sing, who is alleged to have committed the crime on board fishing boat No. 6263 while at Mics Bay on August 7. the victim being. Chan Kun-tse.

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Next Thursday the opening con- cert of the Helena May Institute Musicals will take place at 5.30. It is doubtful whether the Chinese violinist, Mr. Sitaon Ma, will arrive from Shanghai in time for the concert, but in the event of his disappointing us other local The prisoner in the second mar-talent will be available. It is de der trial is Kung Mei who is alleged finfte that Mrs. Cushman and Mr. Keown are on the programme and to have killed Wu Tsoi-mel..

Lo Choi will face a charge of we welcome the opportunity of unlawfully killing Chan Muk on hearing Mrs. Cashman once more August 19,

before her return to England, having believed that her appear- ance last March was the last time she would be heard here.

Gurdalt Singh will be tried for alleged rape of Chung Mi-sau on August 31 at a house near Felix Villas.

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stable said he could not say whether Answering his Worship, the con-

the amah belonged to the defendant: or not.

Melbourne, Oct 16. With Mr. Bruce apparently boa ten at Flindora, the final state of the parties in the new Australian Government is forecast as follows:

Labour.... Nationalists Country Party Ind. Nationalists Independent

Country Progressive

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15

10

3

majority over all other parties of This gives Mr. Scullin a clear

15 votes.

A Nationalist camiidate whose

return is practically certain has dffered to resign in favour of Mr. Bruce if the Premier is defeated.

The final result of the voting Mr. Bruce's constituency, Flinders, will be known co-

morrow.

Mr. Bruce has polled 28,800 29.011, and Mr. Barch (Liberal) ' rotes, Mr. Holloway (Labour)

$,165, ...

As both the Labour and Liberal candidates opposed abolition of

His Worship remarked that he thought the amah should have been Federal arbitration in industrial disputes, it is expected Mr. charged with the offence. He sup Burch's second preference rotes nosed that the occupier was respon sible, but it was the practice to Will go to Mr. Holloway. summon the person who threw the

Later. rubbish into the street. The contion are precaripus,. Twelve hup. Mr. Bruce's chances of re-elec- stable's information was not 800 dred primary votes remain to ba mough. He said gave him the name mentioned in counted, and Mr. Bruce at present the summons, but he could i ninety-six behind the Labourite,

Mr. Holloway. not say whether that name 'Was correct or not.

that the amali

Chan Ying-sing." a youth of 18

In the case of the occupier of years, whose address is unknown, No. 35, Haiphong Road, a summons was yeaterday found on the hip for a similar offence was admitted side at Kau Pa Kang, by Sub-Ins-and a fine of $5 imposed. pector Hoare, in a semi-conscious condition, suffering from injuries to his arms and hands. It is be- lieved that he was assaulted.

MANCHURIA “WAR”. ALARM.

which occurred to me when I lay SOVIET RAID AT ANOTHER in a stock of thirty tins of needles!

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Alorming Soviet Thrust.

the

The unsuccessful Liberal can- didate, Mr. Burch's, second pre- ferences have not yet been allocat ed to Mr. Bruce or Mr. Holloway, but the returning officers examina tion of the great majority of these show that Mr. Bruce's position will be worsened, and he will be 342 la prrear-Router.

Mr. Beatlin Interviewed.

Melbourne, Oct. 15. Mr. Scullin. interviewed by Reuter, said the fact that Labour was ruling simultaneously In England and Australia would prove most beneficial to both coun-

tries and materially assist in grap

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POINT. In the last Jottings the names)

Harbin, Oct. 16, of the most attractive numbers out

According to information recety- of "Bitter Sweet" by Noel Coward were given with hint that ed yesterday, the village of Ustu-piling with matters of mutual cons There are three counts against:

Last Tuesday week daw the records of them would be worth rysk, which is situated in the en

The Australian Labour Govern- So King-man, in the Hongkong officiul opening of the new Brond asking for when they appear. Three Rivers District, has been

harmony with Great Britain in Volunteer Defence Corps fraud casting. Studio. A concert given According to the Columbia Review, raided by Soviet troops. It is re-ment would particularly work in there has not been such an ported that two hundred Chinese peaceful overtures to America and case. The first count alleges that by some of our local musicians accused on or about July 2, this was broadcasted from 9 p.m. until advance demand for records for a and white Russian inhabitants other countries, and would most year, fraudulently converted to his 11 p.m. preceded by a short speech long time as is now being experi-were killed.--Reuter

heartily support Great Britain's own use and benefit the sum of from HE, the Acting Governor;enced for those of this "operetta."

practical steps for reduction of $182.30, being the proceeds of a and there was a second concert The first Columbin records of airs

armaments, which he hoped would cheque dated June 28, this year, three days later, comprising items from this play are a 12-inch selec

Tokyo, Oct. 16.

lead to universal disarmament and drawn by Major R. A. Wolfe-Mui- by local soloists, interspersed with tion by Ray Starita and Hig

world peace. The Labour party; Ambassadora Band and a 10-inch A Mukden message to ray, on the Hongkong and Shang- gramophone records.

over the refus of hai Banking Corporation; in favour I listened to the first concert na record of dance numbers by Jack Rengo agency says that Kirin when it took of "Wing Yick & Co. or order," it came through on a loud speaker Rayne and the B.B.C. Dance military headquarters are much government, would conscientiously in the next room to the studio and Orchestra, but I do not know at alarmed at the report that the work to carry out its established cannot say that the items sounded the moment of writing whether Soviet troops which occupied programme. Reuter,

Linklang on October 18 have half as enjoyable as they would these have reached Anderson's. have in a concert hall.. Apparent-

advanced up the Sungari and Hwachan, In the since items which sounded rather has brought all the leading artists

threatening Dan, an important terrible in the ante-room were said to Hongkong within recent yeare,

SPLENDID RESPONSE TO THE to have come through to the Peak will find someone else in the field town on the way to Harbin.

Chang Tao-haiang on receipt of ing the same to be forged, had in if the loud-speaker erected at the Podoli who is on his way here military conference to consider quite well. The question arises, in the person of Mr. Michael

the report called an urgent DIAMOND JUBILEE FUND. his custody a certain forged die, Studio itself gave such an in- He has made arrangements to purporting to be a dig used by the

Splendid progress is being made the For East (a) Wing Shum Steam Launch Com- adequate idea of the perform bring

ances, how many listeners-in were Guglielmotti, an Italian coloratura

A Harbin message confirms the with the Diocesan Boys School quipped with sets which gave a who sings for Columbia records, development

60th Birthday Appeal and Com of an alarming: Thirdly it alleged that on or perfect reproduction of the artists (b) Robert Schmitz French situation along the Sungari. It memorations. The fifth list, given about July 2, 1929, he uttered a singing and playing? Very few, 1 pianist, (c) The Utica Jubilee reports heavy fighting between below, shows an forged document purporting to be should imagine. The majority of Singers, negro company, and Linklang and Fuchin, the Soviet £1,000 from Mr. E. W. Stephens, a receipt given by the Kwong Hing, opinions expressed were, hardly (d) the London String Quartet, advance endangering the latter who is a nephew of the late Mr. ship chandlers, for money paid to One said a voice came through through its records.

complimentary to artists which has become world-famous place. Meantime, it is reported the Kwong Hing, well knowing it

No, details that Soviet aircraft have been to be forged and with intent to de- splendidly, another that it was too are at present known as to the raiding Helho, opposite Blagoves soft and distant, another that it dates of their appearances here, Fraud,"

vibrated as if the "mike" were too

which cheque was entrusted accused by Major Wolfe-Murray so that he (accused) might pay or deliver it to the company.

So King-man is charged on the second count that on or about May 4, 1929, he unlawfully and with out authority or excuse, well know

pany for the purpose of the com-

pany.

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by the loud-speaker was at fault, Mr. Strok, the impresario who captured

vicinity of Fuchin, and are

the

The allocation of the cases be- close, another that it was utterly tween the Chief Justice (Sir Henry unlike the singer's actual tone Gollan) and the Puisne Judge (Mr. quailty and yet another that. A Justice Wood) is not yet known,

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sounded like a feeble old woman. As for the tone of the piano, for one that said it came through well, six likened it to a "pléce of tin,” “a banjo" "a gramophone," П "hopeless reproduction," &c., &c. To me, in the ante-room, the Serenadera sounded like a round- about, the voices unreal and most indiatinet, and the piano "very metallic, but conditions for judg ing were not ideal, since half the people in the room were talking.

It is only fair to add that the warship. spoke

The following quotations as at the close of the market on Wednesday, have been received from their corres pondents. Messrs. Hayden, Stone and Co., of New York, by Messrs. Swan, radio officer on Culbertson and Fritz, Sassoon House, Shanghai (cable address: "Swan well of the whole concert and enid stock." (Shanghai), who are not res- it came through much better than ponsible for the cable mutilations, he had anticipated. So far as the

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Anaconda Copper....114 Bethelobom. Steel.

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1933

Now that the dollar fa about 1/0, 84 people are laying in stocks of all kinds of imported goods before. ung. the local stores put up their prices. But if this in a justifiablo course 95 to take in regard to tinned fruit

And whisky, how much more im portant is it for anyone who con templates buying a plano or a gramophone within the next year} When it comes to making a big 80. purchase, a difference of ton or twelve per cent. is worth consider- ing. I am not a piano dealer, and 140, it doesn't really matter to me how

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