1936-12-29 — Page 24

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Bohemian Girl

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THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

STREET: COOLIES COMMENDED

FOR ARRESTING

SNATCHER

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Two street coolles were commended by Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magistracy this morning for their action in arresting a man who had youg snatched a hardbag from Chinese girl in Des Voeux Road. The thlet, Cheung Nain, aged 32, un- employed, was brought before; the Court on a charge of larceny of a handbag valued at $4.00, and con- taining three hundkerchiefs, a powder compact, lipstick, and 17 cents, from Miss Irene Leung, aged 14, student, of No. 20. Hing 11on Road, ground floor:

L. Clarke, Crown Sergeant w. prosecuting, sald Miss Leung Was girl friend along Des walking with Voeux Road about 6.45 pm, yester day, whien defendant matched the handbag from her at Queen's Street. The man dashed down towards Con- naught Road West, and was pursued by two coolies, Chan Szu, and. Chan Cheung, who eventually caught him. The bag had been thrown away, but was recovered.

His Worship (to the coollen): 1 with to commend you very warmly, You have done very well and behaved as good citizens.

Defendant claimed to have come to the Colony from the Dutch East Indies, and said he had no employ- ment,

months' hard

of six Sentence labour was imposed, his Worship ro- marking that defendant was too old for a fugging, and he was ordered to be sent back to the country at the expiration of his sentence.

SEVERAL CARS UNATTENDED

FINES IMPOSED ON OWNERS

L. Well, driver of private car No. 2400, was summoned before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magistracy this morning for leaving a car unattended in Pedder Street from 9.45 a.m. to 12.30 pan, on December appeared and 16. A representative. vidmitted the summons, and a fine of $5 was imposed.

G. Chang, of St. John's Hall, Hongkong University, was summon ed for leaving his No. 121, un- attended on two os in Caine

S. Inspector Road. Trafic Saunders said he had warned de fendant several times that he was not allowed to park at that spot, but defendant kept on, doing so. Fines of $5 were imposed on tuch suminons.

Surminoned for causing an obstruc- tion with private car No. 2104 in Chater Rond outside the premises of the Canadian Pacific Steamships on December 3, Lam Yuen-fong, of Loggee Villas, was fined $5,

A similar penalty was inflicted on Chu Pui, driver of private car No. 3675, for leaving bla car unaltended by the Queen's Theatre on December 17.

Fines of $5 cach, were inflicted on Gordon Fong, driver of private car No, 3325, for having no front lights on his car, and Sham Heung-lan, driver of private car No. 2029, for a similar offence.

Tain Chi-kin, driver-of-motor. lorry No. 4170, was summoned for speeding along Hennessy Read on November 30, Traffe Sergeant G. Your said the road was clear at the time. A fine of $15 was imposed.

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Street Sale

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Charlie Chaplin

MODERN TIMES

CHARLES CHAMUN UNITED ARTIST

TO-MORROW AND THURSDAY JACK LONDON'S “WHITE FANG"

SEQUEL TO "CALL OF THE WILD".

A 20th Century Production.

Printed and Published for the Proprietorn by FREDERICK PERCA FRANKLIN, At 1 and Wyndham Street in the City of Victoria Hongkong

Sir, I beg to be allowed space, in your valuable columns to inform the publie that my Chamber will be holding a street sale of flowers

in

order to obtain the necessary funds to run our free schools on the 30th instant. Permission for this drive has already been granted by puthorities.

the

I may add that the support given its by the public last year has greatly axsisted us in our work of providing for the ten free schools under acgis when lack of funds had at one time threatened their closure.

Our

As all pupils are admitted to our schools entirely free of any charge, that we must de-

you will equpport in some

pend on measure und to ensure the success of our drive, I hope we may rely valuable assistance цу upon your alfording us a little publielty in this connection.

LAU KING-TSING,

Vice-Chalemon

MILITARY POLICE

CELEBRATE

CHRISTMAS SMOKING

CONCERT

The Corps of Military Pollee their Christmas Detachment held celebrations yesterday; ending up with a most enjoyable smoking con- cert at the R.A.HQ. Meas, which was of their well attended by many friends. Amongst those who con- tributed to the various items were Renaldo. with his Squeeze Box, Mrs. Ronch, Mrs. Macey, Messrs. Tweed,

Cook, Bond, Pihcoley, R.Q.M.S. MeGarry, Pte.

Gifford, RA.M.C with his well-known songs, R. S. M. Barton, B. S. M. Martin, S/Sgt. Bright and L/Cpl. Vincent, Capt: Rimmer, M.M., R.U.R., was also present. The company dispersed at midnight after singing "Auld Lang Syte and the National Anthem,

Butter.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1936.

ROOSEVELT'S RADIATOR CAP SON TO WED

AN HEIRESS.

Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., son of the most democratie Democrat the United States has ever had for Pre- sident, has become engaged to the daughter of one of America's greatest

THEFTS

MAN GAOLED FOR TWO OFFENCES

A 21-year-old unemployed man, Yu-Nam, was charged before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magistracy this morning with the theft of a radiator cap from privele motor car C. No. 2053, the property of Mr. S. Sainsbury, of the Royal Naval Dock- yard, at Morrison Hill Road, and theft of a radiator cap from private ear No. 1918, the property of Yau Lo, Defendant Canal Road West. pleaded guilty..

kei.

Detective-Sergeant Estall suit de. fendant was stopped und; searched by District Watchman No. 34 in Hennessy Road yesterday, and the two radiator caps were found in his trousers poc- having Defendant admitted stolen them, and took the District. Watchman back to where the cars were parked. The value of the caps There were $1. In each case

still quile a lot of these inteenies going on, added the prosecuting officer, but the thefts were mainly. from old models, ca the latest cars hal re loose radiator caps on them.

Defendant was sent to prison for a month on each charge.

Wats

ARMY OFFICER

CHARGED

WITH CAUTION

millionaires. She is Mus Ethel Du NEWCOMER GETS OFF Pont, daughter of the house which controls an enormous munitions in- dustry and has interests in mines, steel milla, transportation and inilitica.

the circum→ Taking into view stances, Mr. E. Himsworth dismissed charges agains! Lieut. G. J. K. Stapleton, of the Kumnon Rifles. summoned at the he was when

SANDAKAN LIGHT Kowloon Magistracy, this morning

& POWER CO. -

SATISFACTORY YEAR REPORTED

A satisfactory year was reported by thie Chairman of Directors (Mr. A. L. Shields) when he presided to-day at the 14th. annual general meeting of shareholders of the Sandakan Light and Power Company, Limited.

Mr. Shields said:-Prior to pro- ceeding with the business before the meeting, I have to record with pro- found regret, the death on August 13 of Mr. C. A. da Roza, who had been on our Board since December, 1026. His advice and experience have been of great assistance to

Board, who, together with Shareholders, deeply regret his passing.

your

As the report and accounts have been in your hands for the required period, I propose with your approval to take them as read.

The balance at credit of working account, after charging depreciation and General Managers Commission, is HK$29,308.20. Investment Income at $12,044.83 Is $1,542.11 less than last yeur, some of the Company's investments having in the meantime been sold.

black and white fer keeping two mongrels at the regiment's mens in Cameron Road without licences on December 3, and allowing one of them abroad on Cameron Road with- out a muzzle or leash. A represen- tative appeared for defendant.

Inspector K. W. Andrew explained that Lieut. Stapleton's regiment had arrived only, a week before the sum- mons. was issued, and he had not had time to become acquainted with the local regulations. Licut. Stapleton also been taken ill, and was had still in hospital.

Remarking that allowing a dog free on a road was regarded as a very dis- serious offence, his Worship missed the summonses with a caution.

:

GAMING HOUSE RAIDED

u cubicle.

Lum Nin, 20, unemployed, was charged before Mr. Himsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning with the possession of 416 Hongkong po-plu tickets at 100 Portland Street, on December 27, and with keeping a common gaming house at the same address. Det-Sgt. Hunter said that together with

he party of police, raided the flat and found defendant The tickets. olone in valued at $209, and a number of gam- ing Instruments were seized. The tickets were to be drawn on the You will also note that the account afternoon of the same day. On the under consideration has a credit of first charge. Lam was fined $50, or $2,104, being profit on sale of invest six weeks hard labour, and on the ments, and has also benefied to the second, $30 or one month, Folling to extent-of-$20,207.13 by the transfer appear before Mr. Macfadyen at th of part of the investment ducluation Kowloon Magistracy this morning to reserve which is no longer required-no-piu tickets at Man. Ming Lane on answer a charge of possession of 53 The balance of Profit Loss count for the year is $63,247,00, which December 28, Ll Cham, 40, shop loki, deducted from the balance brought had his bail of $50 estreated. forward from last year's account, leaves the Profit & Loss Account with

debit of he

$238.20.

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During the year we have to report small increase in the number of both lighting and power units con- sumed, but the improvement in the working account over last year largely due to the lower exchange used to convert the Sandakan figures to Hongkong currency.

OPTIMISTIC FEELING

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It is dealt to make any forecast

endeavour to answer any question from shareholders..

The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga seconded and the adoption was approved.

OTHER BUSINESS

On the proposal of Mr. N. V. A. Croucher, seconded by Mr. F. J. Tavares, the Hon. Mr, J. P. Braga 'und Mr. S. M. Churn were re-elected directions.

Mr. A. M. Braga ahd Mr. J. Toppin

and

seconded the re-

about the future but I believe the tent of Messrs. Lowe, Bing-

& Matthews, and Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth & Fleming as auditors at a salary of $300 each. This was agreed to."

is a more optimistic feeling in British North Borneo then there has am been for the past few years.

Our manager and resident engineer in Sandakan reports that the plant and buildings have been kept in good repair and the plant in godd running

order.

The following were present.-Mr. A. L. Shields (Chairman), the Hon. Mr. J. P. Brago and Mr. S. M. Churn A. A Botelho now propose that the report and (directors), Mr. accounts as presented be adopted and (secretary) and Messrs. N. V. A. the debit balance of $238.20 carried Croucher, A. M. Braga, J. V. Braga, forward to next year's account, and F. J. Tavares and J. Toppin (shore- when this has been secondod I shall holders).

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