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THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1931.

IMPRISONMENT FOR "SQUEEZE."

SANITARY CLERK CONVICTED OF TWO COUNTS.

Mok

Siu-teze, î Government Clerk employed at the Sanitary De- partment ofke at West Point, ap- peared on remand before Mr. Wij Hams at the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon, when he was convicted of two counts of obtain ing $70 from a pawnbroker at 3, Morrison Street and was sentenced to six months' hard labour.

- A CHARITY BALL

AND CONCERT.

IN AID OF NORTH CHINA FLOOD RELIEF FUND.

The recent North China flood to several brought levastation provinces, and most of the inhabitants were rendered homo- tho majority of the less, Aufferers being on the verge

Although the of starvation. appeal for relief subscriptions has met with a ready response everywhere in China, yet the It was alleged that subsequent to need in till urgent on account of affected. There- the discovery of an unauthorized the vnat aren' kitchen in the backyard, the as-fore; Reveral Chinese gentlemen, manager cused induced the pawnbroker to including the assistant part with 870, by falsely represent of the Sincere Co., Ltd., Mr. Ma ing that this was "aquecze" wanted Man-Cai, Mr. Peter H. Sin, and Mr. by a Sanitary Inspector.

Chan Wai-chuen, manager of the One of the witnesses examined Hotel Cecil, have started another

subscription campaign by yesterday Was

Lam. Tam

ganising a charity ball and con- ! Cuntant at the pawnshop. He de- posed to having made two entries. vert. At the beginning of October, of outward cash to cover the two sums la question:

Cross-examined by Mr. F. C. E Rendall for the defence, witness said that ia the posting of entries, he was neting purely under the guidaree of the pawnbroker. He knew that the first item of $68 was paid out on October 1 from his having been given a chit for that amount on that same day,

The other item of 310 was paid out two or three days afterwards.

Answering another question by Mr. Rendall, witness dealed that the pawnbroker took everybody in the shop into his confidence.

1 thought that only the higher of- fleials, namely those at the counter, knew of the present..”

Me. Rendall: Not even the cook ? He is the only person concerned in this kitchen business?

Mr. Rendall suggested that in the intervals which hand elapsed between the sittings of the Court, witness had a "little chat" with the pawn broker and other witnesses and wmuld consequently know what fo

PAY,

or-

The scheme has obtained support from many prominent local per- sonages, amongst whom are Mrn.: Southern, wha encouraged

the committee In its good work by. making a handsome donation; the Hon.

Shou-zon Chow, the Hon.

Dr. R. II. Kotewall, and the Hon. Dr. 8. W. Tao, who have kindly consented to become the patrons of the bull and concert. The func- tion will be held on November 10.

Ratel Cecil, by kind permission of commencing from 8.30 pm, at the

the hotel management.

It is understood that a very attractive

Wi be programme offered, in which muck bead vocal and

Instrumental talent will figure. An excellent orchestra will be in attendance by courtesy by Mr. Charlie Cum and other Imateur musical players. A cover charge of $5 will include supper, provided by the Hotel Ceri by way of a denstion, so that the en- tire proceeds from the ball and concert will go to thr North Chian Flood Relief Fund through the Tung Wah Hospital.

Commitice members for the function are,--Chairman, Mr. Ma Vice-Chaleman, Mr. Man-fai;|

lon.

Deban Witnews repudiated

Joint Hadmitted that Chan Wai-churn; understanding. there might have been a discussion Secretaries, Messrs. C. M. Sig aud co the ease between the pawn Peter H. Sin: Hon, Treasurer, Mr. broker and other employees, but of Lau Ki-nin; Business Manager, that he knew nothing, as WEN Peter D. Jack Man, and generni absent.

committee, Messrs. Packson Chin, The defendant went into the wit. Charles Chan, Chiu Tur-ync, ness box and denied that be bad Andrew Chus, T. Q. Tso, Cheng

and

Mrs. ever seen the complainant. A few Yung po, and Seemin days after house cleansing in Mor Doris K. Ma, as well as the Misses Anna rison Street, one of the men from Rachel Wong, Annie Ma.

Eva Thomas, Sarah the complainant's shop visited the Thomas. Sanitary Offee and there saw the Wong, May Un, P. C. Yip, May Lai, defendant, to whom he mentioned. To and C. To. that he had been spoken lo by un Inspector. The bian wanted to know the nature of the Inspector's objection but the defendant was Bien

hurrying to falsh his morn- ing's work and asked the Teki to

retorn the following day. An ap pointment was subsequently made for 12.30 p.m. and, after having

discovered the nature of the inspec tor's objection. the defendant in- formed the man who desired that accused obtain exemption for him.

Tickets may

had from the Hotel Cecil, the Sincere Co., Ltd., the Wing, On Co., Ltd., and the Sun Co., Ltd.

S. P. C. A.

FURTHER LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS.

Latest subscriptions acknowledged by Mr. E. II. P. White, Treasurer of the S.P.C.A. are:

It was pointed out to the man Lhat witness was in no position to Previously acknowledged: $2,429. assist him and advised him to on. G. Jenkin, $60, Harry Wicking & European Staff of APC,, $70, 31r. salt the Head of the Sanitary De-C, and Stall, $60, Anonymous, $25, partment. The man, at the time Mr. 1. K. Holmes, $26, Noronha &

ald witness that the complainant, his muster, was In Can.on at the time.

WHA

|

Co., $s, Swedish Chinese Import & Export Co., Ltd., and staff, $22, Mr. A. I. White, $20, Anonymous, $20, Banque de Indo Chine, $20, Bank of East Asia Lul., $20, Mr. D. Burling ham, $20, Residents, Claremont Hotel, $16, Staff of H.K. General Chamber of Commerce, $16, Union Trading Co., Ltd., and stait, $13.

$10Mr. A. el Arculli, Mr. G. G. N. Tinson, Sir Joseph Komp, Hon. Mr.

Witness denied that he had ever received the money. His Worship in convicting the defendant said that he had not the slightest hesita

on in saying that the defendant ying. The three witnesses for the prosecution had given their evidence very well indeed, without C. G. Alabaster, Mr. E. 11. P. Lang, contradicting themselves in

Mr. R. Vaughan Fowler, Mr. A. V. material points. The defendant Robb, Mr. B. W. Hamilton. Capt. Harvey, Mr. John Fleming, Mr. D. S. was sentenced to two months hard Hugh Wuliams, Mr. C. C, Perdue, labour on the count of "obtaining | Capt, and Mrs. Keary, Staff of Kow- $60 and a further month on that of Joon Jenior British School, Whiteaway obtaining $ID.

Laidlaw & Co., Ltd., Credit Foncier d'Extreme Orient.

A.2

LOCAL ESTATES.

any

LATE MI, L. L. FRANCO AND

MR. LIM KEE-TEY.

Hongkong estate to the value of $103,000 was left by the lato Luiz Lourenco Franco, who died at No. 11. Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon, un August 22, 1931. Probate of the will has been granted to Marin Luiza da Silva, widow. No.. 14, Salsbury Avenue, Maria Luiza Franco Silva, No. 13, Salisbury Avenue, Januario D'Almeida, No. 6. Ashley Terrace, Kowloon, and Jullo Hyndman D'Almada, No. 14, Salisbury Avenue.

The will contains a number of family bequesty.

The late Mr. Lim Kee-tey, some- times known as Lim Kee-tye or

Kes Tye, timber merchant and

Nursing Staff Kowloon Hospital $7. $B-Mears. J. M. Morris, C. J. Dudet, J. R. Suitor, A. Murdock, E. F. Aucott, A, Urquhart, A. J. P. Heard, A. C. Wilcox, W. Russell, P. J. Taylor, B. H. Church, R. V. Harris, L. D'Almada e Castro, Jr., J. M. Hall, M. M. Watson, II, V. Mossop, T. S. Whyte-Smith, E. Himsworth, T. M. Hazelting, Capt. M. Muir, A. J. Reed, European Y.M.C.A., Victoria Printing A. Dixon, R. M. B. Lee, Residents, Press, The Manageress, Claremont Hotel, Anonymous, The Pharmacy, Chien Hain Engineering Co., Penin- sula Hotel, Kingsclere Hotel."

Mrs. Saunders, $3. Tabaquera Filipina, $2, M. Dalziel, $2, Leung Woon-sang, $2, Anonymous, $2, Cheang Kai-wing, $1, Welcama & Co., $1.

Total $3,175.

LAND SALES.

J.

SPECIAL LOT AT TAI KOK TSUI

contractor, formerly residing at The large bid of $79,800 for a lot

No. 38, Carlton Street, Carlton, of Crown land at Tai Kok Tsui

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Fuji Silk All Colours

Spun Crepe All colours 27"

Striped Crepe 27′′

Crepe de Chine All colours (double width) 3.00

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USUAL PRICE SALE PRICE,

1.00 70 p. yd.

2.00 1.30 58

2.50

1.60

1.80

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27" Palace Crepe All Colours 27′′ Plain Georgette Double width Printed Crepe 27"

2.50 1.40

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Fuji Silk

2.50 1.40

2.50 1.30

3.00 1.90 "

2.25 1.50 21

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Printed Georgette Beautiful Designs

3.50

2.25 "

Striped Fuji Silk

1.25

85 »

Taffetta Best quality

2.25

1.30 19

Gentlemen's Plain Pyjama Suits All Colours 9.50

Striped Silk Shirts

5.50 +

6.00 3.00 "

Striped Crepe de Chine Shirts.

7.50

4.50

"

Gentlemen's Plain Pyjama Suits All Colours 9.50

5.50

"

7.00

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6.00

""

12.50

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Heavy Silk Striped Pyjama Suîts 12.50

Ladies Pyjama Suits Embroidered All Colours 10.50

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Ladies Underwear (3 pcs. Set)

Tajmahal Silk Stockings with clock

17.00 10.00

4.50 2.25 "

"

Great Reduction on Shawls Houri Coats, Kimonos, Bridge Coats and

many other attractive articles.

Have you seen such prices before?

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New Offices

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QUEEN'S

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A Few Steps to the left from the Star Ferry.

THOS. COOK & SON, Ltd.

(General Foreign Passenger Agents, Pennsylvania Railroad.)

AND

WAGONS-LITS CO.

of

FOR CHARITY,

about 20,080 square ft. was made at the sale of Crown land at the Public Works Department office yeaterday.

Victoria, Australia, and trading na Lim You, who died at No. 335, Nathan Road, Kowloon, on June 26, 1929, left local estate which This special lot was presented at an

valued at $43,705.

has

price

"BUSY BEES" MAH JONGG AND BRIDGE.

winners:

most gratified that their efforts and Mrs. Carrio. A doll drassed resulted in $320 being raised. by Mrs. B. E. Maugham was raffled The following were the prize and realised $68. Mrs. Flante

Was the winner. Bridge--Mrs. Boaz, 1; Mrs. 'Ad- The committee thank all mem- kino, 2: Mra, Pogg (hidden numbers and friends for donations Lotters of administration with spirited bidding which reaulted the

bar) and Mrs. D. Davies,

and gifts, especially Mrs. Creasy the will and codiciis annexed price speedily increased to the figure

Under the patronage of Mrs. W.

Mah Jongg Mrs. Reimahagen, for her generous contribution of have been granted to Mrs. Eva At which the lot was sold. The buyer Lim, widow, and Mr. Hugh Lim, was Mr. Wang Wang, 200 Sat Yang T, Southorn, President, the Busy 1: Mrs. Gillard, 2; and Mrs. tes, Mrs. Westlake for new, lald

Bees Working Party held a bridge Murphy.

oggs, which waro auctioned, and Bon, of Prince Edward Rend, Kow- Another lot of about 11,800 square and mah jongg drive on Thura- Thanks are due to the following Mrs. H. F. Bunte loon, who are attorneys for theft, near Wong Nel Chong Gay,

At the conclusion of the after- Mrs. Southor Mr. noon, Mrs. Southern presented the sole executor appointed in the reallard the sum of $8,100, the upsot day at the Helena May Institute, mombers who so kindly donated will, Mr. Daniel Lem.

price being $0,300. Tho buyer was in ald of St. Dunstan's and local prizes:

charities. The Busy Bees are Creasy, Mrs. Halifax, Mrs. Lloyd, prizes. Héquests are of a family nature. Mr. Woo Lal-tin. of Woo Brothor

Chol St.

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