1933-02-06 — Page 17

TWO CITY STORES BURGLED

“ELITE” & TOBACCO SHOP

MONEY STOLEN

For boldness in the accomplish- mont of their enterprise, the work of a gang of burglars who broke into two well-known City stores during the week-end, stands out in the long list of such crimes,

The two stores to fall victim to what is belloved to be the sain gang engaged in previous roh- beries, are the Tabaqueria Fill- pinu, dealers in tobacco Aud smokers requisites, and Elite Styles, millinera and haberdashera,

Both stores sharo ground floor space in the A.P.C. Building, and occupy a prominent position at the head of Pedder Stroct. Policemen are within call in this vicinity, in addition to which watchmen are employed by moat of the shops situated hereabouts. NOT OBSERVED, Yet, during last night, burglars

able were

to force the door leading into the two stores, and the surprising feature is that they were able to work unobserved. To cut through as they did the staple and remove the lock by which the door was fastened, a hammer and chinel un- doubtedly had to be used, and the process a reasonable amount of noise wna unavoidable. Yet this appeare not to have been heard by anyone on duty in the vicinity.

Onco Inside, and having careful ly closed the door behind them, it cany matter to move about was undetected.

have

Ench of the two stores separate entrances in addition to the main door. The tobacco shop appeara to have been the firat entered. A catch spring lock re sisting their attempts from the inside, the men cut their

way

through the wire mesh on top of

the door.

CASH REGISTER RIFLED. Inside the abup they gave their attention first to the cash register, and, smashing it open, they ex tracted over $125 in notes and loone change. A ante resisted their efforts and it was abandoned in favour of a number of attrac- ve lighters contained in a show- case neng nt hund. Here ther

MAN'S TRAGIC

DISCOVERY

DEATH FROM FOOD

POISONING

A tragie discovery was made by a Chinese in the Kowloon City District last night when he found his brother lying unconscious in á house under construction and another man lying dead; the results, it is presumed, of food polsoning.

THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, FEBRUÁRY 6, 1933.

POLICE RESERVE

ORDERS FOR THE CURRENT

WEEK

Orders by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Inspector General of Poller, atato:

Chinese Company Training Courso-Part 11.--All re- cruits will attend at the Chinese Com- pany's Headquarters on Tuesday, February 7th. at 5.30 p.m. for instruc .tion.

WALES DEFEATED.

Scotland Triumph at Swansea.

DESERVED VICTORY.

FANLING GOLF.

Semi-Final Stages of Captain's Cup.

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP.

London, Feb. 4. The Captain's Cup for 1932 will be At Swanben to-day. Scotland de fought out between II. Hampton and feated Wales at rugger by 11 points A. E. Lisenman, both of whom won (a goal, a try and a penalty) to their matches in the sami-final round three (a try) before 40,000.spectators. at Fanling yesterday.

The ground was, heavy, after heavy rain.

Ian Smith scored Scotland's first try, but Fyfe failed to convert, Wales wna penalised for a scram infringe ment, as a result of which Fyfa kicked a penalty goal, giving Bestland a lead of six points at half-time.

Training Course-Part 1-All re crults of the Chinese Company will attend Central Police Station

for The two men were employed ns Squad Drill on Thursday, February watchmon on the building, and th. at 6.8 p.in. Dress-Blue Uni- lato yesterday a brother of one form and Cap with White Cover.

Platoon Parade--All members of of them visited the premises. the No. 1 Platoon are reminded that found the house locked and await the parade will take place on Thura- ed for his brother's return. After day, February 9th. at the Central

A fine run by Smith and Jackson waiting for same time, the visitor Police Station. Fall in at 5.30 pan. broka a pane of glass and unbolted sharp. Dress Blue Uniform, Cap resulted in another try for the Scots, with White Cover, Delt with Brace, and this time yte made no mistake Truncheon, Whistle, Armict and with the place kick, adding the extra. Badge, "Pocket Policeman" and note-points, book to be carried.

the door.

On entering the premlaen he was surprised to find his brother lying unconscious on

the floor. Knowing that there were two watchmen on the premises, the man went in search of the other and found him lying dead on his bed on the floor above.

The police were notified, and the dead man removed to the Mor- tuary, while the other sufferer was removed to the Kowloon Hospital.

MRS. GANDHI.

RE-ARRESTED A FEW MONTHS

AFTER RELEASE

Bombay, Feb. 4 Mrs. Gandhi, wife of the Ma- hatma, has been arrested in the village of Raa.

During his fast last autumn, ir. Gandhi, who was then a prisoner, attended her husband, and whe was released shortly afterwards. the work

She then became engaged in accuring for the un- touchables entry to the Guruva- your Temple in South india, and went recently to Ahmedabad

She left for the interior of

Indian Company Appointment. — Crown

Sergeant

RE17 Feroz All has been appointed Acting Sub-Inspector and in charge of the Indian Company, with effect from February 1st. 1933.

Strength Constable 1261 Puran Singh has been permitted to resign from the Indian Company as from January 26th, 1933.

Inspection Parade.--All ranks of the Indian Company will parade at Cen- tral Police Station on Thursday, February 9th. for a general inspection of equipment etc. Fall in at 6.30 p.m. sharp. Dress-Blue Uniform, Cup: with White Cover, Belt, Truncheon, Whistle, Armlet with Badge, and note- book to be carried. Those not in pos- Rension of uniform will attend In niufti. No members may be absent from this parade without leave from the Company

Commander. The Equipment Offeer will make it a point of being present. Recruits will at tend.

Emergency Unit Reserve

R402 H. Strength.Constables Graye and R440 L. Blumenthal have been permitted to resign from the Emergency Unit Reserve

as from January 26th. 1933,

(Sgd.) D. L. KING,

D.S.P.(R.).

The Welshmen scored their solitary try through Arthur, but Wooller failed in the pluco kick from a dif-. Cult angle. The ball hit the upright

Scotland deserved their win, which was due to their magnificent pack.

Wales sorely minned Bowcott,

Turnbull, Boon and Jenkins-Reitter.

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP.

Hamphire Defeat Somesert

In Semi-final.

11 POINTS TO THREL.

London, Feb. 4. In the semi-final of the County Championship, Hampshire defeated Somerset by 11 points to three at Weston-super-mare.

Results of other matches were: Bedford

15 Royni Air Force 3) 13 The Army Blackheath Bristol. Devonport

Se icer Gloucester

3 Cambridge

University

22 Old Bluen

C. H. Bradley entered the final of the Junior Championship and will son-C. II. Burton match. meet the winner of the C. B. Robert-

2

Results of yesterday's play follow- Junior Championship (Semi-Final.)

and 1. C. II. Bradley beat H. C. Gould by

Captain's Cup (1932) Semi-Finala.

II. Hampton bent 1. C. Gould, 1 up; A. E. Lissaman beat A. T. Lay by d and 2.

Admiral's Cup (Fourth Round), E. R. Hallifax best A. D. Raworth by 3 and 1;

L. R. Andrews beat E. W. Kirk at the 20th:

E. D. Matthews beat J. S. Dykes, 2

M. W. Budd forfeited to W. A. Stewart,

up

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LADIES' GOLF. Mrs. Tottenham Wins the Bogey Competition.

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A Medal Competition will be held the New Course, Fanling. pn Tuesday, February 28, players to ar range their own opponents, post en- triển.

The Bogey Competillon held during the month of January over the New Course was won by Mrs. Tottenham (17) all square. The next best card whe returned by Mrs. Wren (19) 3 down.

Men. C. B. Brown qualified for the | Captain's Cup for January: 90-27=

72.

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PHYSICAL CULTURE.

3

3

54 United Services & Gold and Silver Medals

London Scottish 13 Leicester Northampton 7 Harlequina University 10 Richmond

St. Bartholomew's

Ilos.

Gujerat on February 2 with a WEEK-END HOCKEY Russlyn Park

group of women followers, with the avowed Intention of organis-, ing, women's Congress demons- trations.-Reuter.

MOLLISON'S LATEST

FLIGHT.

(Continued from Page 8.)

The standard ut hockey played was poor with St. Andrew's continually on the attack. In the Brst half the winners netted on three occasions through E. C. Fincher, who opened the scoring, and his brother, E. F. Fincher, who scored twice.

In the second half play was even inferior to that before the interval,

selected only two articles, these THREE AND A HALF DAYS TO and the Club Increased their lead with

being the most valuables ones in

the case.

were

"ELITE" HAUL.

A single through E. F. Fincher, who thus completed the "hot trick."

-SOUTH AMERICA

Other goods in the shop, in-

London, Feb. 5.

MAMAK LEAGUE TABLE cluding д Inrge number of Mr. J. A. Mollison is starting on cigarette cases,

rojected February G for a three and a half St. Andrew's now held eighth position As a result of their win yesterday apparently as being either too days flight to Port Natal, Brazil, in the Lengue table. The analyses balky or an unworthy of atten- via Sengal, In his aeroplane of the leading teams are an under:-- tion.

"Heart's Content,"

Gants. He told Reuter that he thought

P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. the time was more than ripe for a Radio Sports 15 13 1 1 58 11 27 British flight to show the flag in Signals ..... 18 12 2 4 54 20 20 South American waters.

1st Battery 12 11 1 0 55 10 23 19 10 3 6 33 24 23 10 10 0 0 1 3 20 "Incognitus"

17 6 7 4 20 14 19 R.A.M.C. 20 6 6 9 24 31 18 Mr. Mollison will decide about St. Andrew's 11 8 1 2 30 11 17 his return flight after he reaches

FRIENDLIES. Brazil-Reuter's Special.

The Elite Styles, which is on the other side of the main en- trance, was similarly entered, the burglara climbing over the top of the door, which was unprotected by any wire extension.

A cash register left unlocked, Fielded a find of over $125. In affectual attempts were also dir- ected on two safes in the shop, oue of which displayed evidence of a sustained offort.

It was fortunate that in the case

He hoped his fight would do R.A.S.C. something to help Britain's foreigne trade in alternft.

WEATHER OUTLOOK

The Radio again had their coloura lowered on Saturday when they were opposed by the Navy Lower Deck hockey XI in a friendly game at

standard of hockey. The result, a

Awarded to Pupils.

11

13

18

6 Guy's Hospital 4

10 Pontypool

CUP

11

--Reuter.

N.A.A.F.I. DANCE.

FOR COMPETITION.

A specini gold medal has been! nwarded to Ma H. S. Wan (dental Burgeon) for having succeeded in doing the outstanding lift of "Two Hands Clean and Jerk" with 201 lbs. at a bodyweight of slightly over 9 alone. The attempt on record break- ing was done last Friday night, before in largo attendance of pupils of the Mauricio College. Mr. H. S. Wan waa the first to perform the lift with thei stupendous weight in clean style, and Was hecordingly rewarded, It Is hoped that this star pupil of the Mauricio College will reach where near the 220 lbs. mark before; the Competition.

some-

Presentation of Prizes for Sports Events. Members of the N.A.A.F.I. Imperial Club held an eployable dance at the Club premises in Duddell Street on Saturday night, when the prizen won winners, by Mr. R. Tassel, President. during the year were presented to the

The following received prizes:

Charles II Chanatong passed the 195 lbs. mark but failed to reach the Billiards Handicap-Winner, M. L.200 mark. As he has made wonder- Rocha; runner-up, J. W. Murtin. ful strides during the last fow Ladies' Ping Pong Championship-practices, he will not doubt pass that: Winner, Miss O. Barretto

mark also. At present there are o (second year in succession); runner-up, Bilss that mark and they are all slightly few more who are nearly reaching E. da Cruz,

Chess. Winner, V. dos Santos; runner-up, Guy Ling. The actual winner was A. J. Biriukoff, the donor of the Shield, but he was not compet- ing for the prizes.

Above alone,

A gold centre silver medal is also to be awarded to Miss Jean Baker (Instructress in the Bellilios Girls' School) for drawing made such rapid progresa during her 9 months' train- ing at the Mauriclo Collego. She is Ping Pong handicap-Winner, F. F. the only lady pupil who will be da Cruz; runner-up, A. Barretto.

receiving the meritorious medal,

SECOND

A handsome aliver cup has been presented by Mr. T, Naldu of the Hongkong University for the weight

which is to take place nometime in May or Jung. Mr. T. Naldu ex-pupil of the Mauricio College, and holds a diploma for Ju-Jitsu awarded; him a few years ago.

of this second safe, which is in a The anticyclone continues to Caroline Hill. The game was keenly private offles on the mezzanine move slowly eastward, and pre-contester and productive of a high MT. EVEREST FLIGHT. lifting competition for college pupils floor, the burglars were not ablo sure is highest over the northern win for the naval men by the od gon to progress beyond removing two part of the Sea of Japan. Moder-in three, was a clear indication of tho

PLANE TESTED bronze plaques over the lack, ate to fresh monsoon will prevail run of play.

ON SATURDAY Jewellery belonging to the Mana- over the China coast, And the The outstanding player was Rim Her's wife, and reputed to be Northern China Sea. Local fore-mer, of H.M.S. Vateran, who played

London, Feb. 4. worth many thousands of dollars, cast:--N.E. winds, fresh; cloudy. right wing and scored buth geals for

The second of the two Westland And been left there as offering a

3 Lower Drck. Awta Singh Wallace biplanes which are to replied for the Radio following take part in survey flights over penalty bully.

Mount Everest was tested at Yeovil yesterday.

reasonable degree of safety.

As in the case of the Tabaqueria

The V.M.CA. suffered defeat to

At

The pilot and observer wore electrically heated suits and had oxygen masks. Test was made in unfavourable weather, but the fight was described as very nue- cessful by Observer Lieutenant

An el trie light which the rob- were called to the shop shortly bers neglected to turn off, and after ten o'clock. They were in- several burnt boxfuls of matches formed that everything was all the tune of six goals to one in a near the safe, testined to the par- right when some of the employees friendly game at King's Park on ticular care expended by the in- left between 3 and 6 o'clock yes-Saturday when they were opposed to truders in their enterprise.

terday afternoon.

he " Company, South Wales The view is expressed in police Borderers.

the Interval the Filipina, they paid seant regard circles that the gang responsible soldiers fed by five gronds to nil and to the goods in the milliner's shop. for these latest burglaries is the

in the second half netted their

sixth, Fowler finding the net for the "Y." and nothing was stolen beyond same which recently entered the

The biplane reached a height of the cash in the register.

Pioneer Suk Stores, the Eastern

uncorrected. This In a friendly game at Happy Valley 37.500 feet Bazaar and the Gracco-Cgyptian

corrected, be from on Saturday, 1.M.S. Medway "A" might, when Tobacco Store The methods em- team defented 11.M.S. Herold by two 31,500 to 35,000 feet. The tom- ployed to effect entry were identi- goals to mil. Hall the Meday centre-perature was minus 59 degrees cal.

forward, scored both goals.

centigrade.-British. Wireless,

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