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FUNERAL YESTERDAY

Death of Mrs. O. Boyd After Birth of Twins

The funeral of Men. O, Boyd, wife of Mr. John McAllister Boyd of the Sanitary Department, took place at the Colonial Cemetery yesterday. Mrs. Boyd died at the Kowloon Has- pital on Tuesday following an opera-)

twins. tion and the birth

Three Lives Lost

Military Planes Crash During Practico

Bucharcat, July 12. Three milliary airplanes, engaged

burgen.

and Poole. The Rev. K. Mackenzie-day near Dow officiated at the service in the Chapel and at the graveside. Wreaths from the husband, mother, brolier were buried with the

and auntien coln.

Otter floral tributes were sent by Mr. and John, From

Air France Plano

July 13, 1939.

BRIBERY ALLEGATION European Sub-Inspector

Gives Evidence

Further evidence against Young Kuen ond Kwan Keung, charged with giving a bribe of $20 to Sub-Inspec- for J. O'Donovan on July 7, was given before Mr. T, J. Houston at the Cen- tral Magistracy yesterday.

Mr. M. W. Lo appeared for both defendants.

menaces.

Inspector O'Tonovan said that both Pall bearers were Sunitary Inspec-. tors King, Purves, Simpson, Fowler in practice flights, collided on Tues- defendants and another man, Leung Klausengurg, in Sieben-Hol, were sent for by klm on July 0 regarding a statement he had taken All three machines wero totally from them in regard to a case in mahed when they crashed to cartwhich a man had been charged with The three occupants were killed in-demanding money with stantaneously-Trans-Ocean,

Through the interpreter, he had ex- plained to the two men that there Mr. The weekly Air France plane ar-were a number of discrepancies in yesterday. She landed at Kal Tok at they were not telling the truth, and noon and left on the return journey also that the Magistrate would not at 2 p.m. Passengers arriving were: like to hear any evidence which was Mr. Vilman, Mr. S. Halns, Mr. J. not true. Fontaine, Mr. Dobbe and four Chi nese, from Hanoi.

and Mrs. McClellan, Mrs. MED4. c. þrived from and departed for Hanoi|their statements. He told them that

All At Home, Mir, and Mrs. T. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Duxon, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gibbons, Dickey Dibboss, Mr. F. P. Simmons Mr. and Mr. I. d. Everest and family. Auntie Mable (Shanghai), Mrs. Mason, Mr. and Mrs, Mason, Mr. and Mrs. C. Strange, Mr. W. Samwill O. N. Davitt, Mr. and Milles, fr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Beddon and family, Your Old J'al Gladys (Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. 8.

MKUN-DI-TJ Mr. Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. L. Zardly

R. I. and Greta, Bir. and Mrs. E. H. Dudden and family. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. C. Sim monds, Mr. and Mrs. Powie, Mr. T. A. Povill, Mr. Houston, Bill and Mrs. Simp son and family, Charles Austen-Holter, Mr. and Mrs, F, C. Ciemo, Mr. and Mrs.

Passengers leaving were: Mr. W. Goldenberg, Mr. Vilman and four Chinese, for Hanel.

"I think I crented the impression about them that I was doubtful telling the truth," continued Inspec- tor O'Donovan.

On July 7. at 2.10 p.m. he was leaving No. 7 Police Stallon by car Delayed By Headwinds

when he saw both defendants sland- New York, July 11. Buffalo,

ing at the station gates. He asked The new Consolidated Aircraft's them in Chinese what was the matter,

A. J. Dennis, Mr. 11. Lockhart, Mr. flying-boat P.B.Y4 which hopped off and Yeung then put his head into the from. San Diego yesterday en route car window, and put two $10 notes in for Botwood from whence she was his hand. He immediately got the to have proceeded to Felixstowe,impression that the man Intended to England,

In influence him.

And Mrs. Bob Wallace, jár, and Airs. It H. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. 11.-E. Bennett, Eve and George Frost, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Dinnen and Alec. Dr. Phys Jones, Mr. and Airs. . Gimpson, Mr. and Mrs. G. W Bowden, Mr. D. Nab, Paddy, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. Casey, Kir. W. C. B. Lamprill, Sgt. T

Mr. and Mrs. David McAdam, Mr. Mrs. J. Clarke, Mr. and Hire V. M. Benwell, Mr. and Mira, G. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Sinton, J. B. Itiddell and I and Nancy, W. A. MeWalter. Ernest

Mr.

Cash Fox, Mr. W. Matifiews, Mr. and

Thorchin, Mr. and M. W. x. c.

Wal-lam, Mrs. A. R. Saunders Mr. Ho

and Mrs. J. F. Lacey, Mr. W. T. Hi, L. Akers, Mr. A. Forster, Mr. and Mrs. F. Greenberg. Mr. E. F. Gingle. Capt, and Patey, Mr. and Mrs, A. George, bir. C Spradbury, Mr. and Mrs. W.il. Whil- Mr. and Mrs. Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Lak. Hirst, har and biri, E. 8. Fromer, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. irit, Mr. and Airs. McMayian, Mr. and hire. L. G. Stephens Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Jenning and Brenda. nin. A. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. East- Bob Mill, Killy Cooper, Mrs. A. S. Coppin, Mr. J. W. Eraser, Mr. and Mrs. F. Greend, Ana Haynie,

Mrs, and Betty Aslott. Mir. and Mrs. Bizhams, Chinese staff C.D.O., J. A. Windsor and C. Members of the Kowloon F.C.. Royal Naval Dockyard Pallee, Kowloen Golf Club, European Y.M.C.A., Chinese Sanitary Inspectora," Sbumshulpo Onlee, European Stall Kowloon Disinfecting Station, Inter pretern and Chinese Clerical stait Kow-

pon Disinfecting Station, Kowloon City Sanitary Office Staff, Senior Sanitary In spector C.D.O,

The principal mourners were.--Mr. M. Boyd. Ara. KafeCormack, Mr: C McCormack, and Mr. and Mrs. John Mar-

Bail.

Others who attended included.--Mr. and Bits. . . Lockhart, Mr. Cashman, Air. C. Strange, Mr. Bawden, Mr. T. King, Mr. and Mrs. 1. A. 1. Simpson, Mrs. E. Greenberg, Mr. and Mr. Marion, Birs. K. Cooper, Mex 2. Mason, Miss H. Harris, Me, Ward, Mr. T, Porrigi, and Mr. Frost,

EDUARDO J. FERREIRA Youthful Member of Portuguese

Community Laid

Eduardo Jose Ferreira, 19 year old son of Mr. A. F. Ferreira, was buried yesterday at the Catholic Cemelery. following a long illness which ended in death on Tuesday. The Rev. Fr. Rossi amelated at the graveside. A bouquet from Father and Mother and a wreath from the grandparents were buried with the coin.

To Rest

The chief mourners were the father, mother, brothers and sisters. Others present included Messrs. W. Hleks, H. Hicks, A. Ribeiro, II. Soares, S. Souza, D. Silva, J. Alves, F. Silva, C. Silva, J. Pereira, C. Sequeira, H. A. da B. Botelho, H. Brito, C. Silva-Netto, G. White, M. Marques, F. Cunha, J. Pinas, D. Souza, F. Barros, A. Consitives and many others,

Wreaths were sent by Brothers and Sisters, Mrs. C. Atattos and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. Silva, Mr. and Mrs. C.

White, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crose. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Larken and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. and Mrs. A. P. Maher Silva, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Porter, Mr." and family. Mr. and Mrs. 11. M. Xavier and family. Local Staff. I.E. Co. European Star, H., Co., Portuguese Co., BK.V.D.C., Mr. A. Paste, Jack and Jerry Colman, Nonny Tiddy and family, Kwong ling Co., J. Hoffman, Chinese stafT. HE. Co. Showroom, Auntie Rosle and Uncle Pat, Augusta, Baca ned Nina, Reggie, Mrs. U. Bernedo, Auntie Hipolita and Uncle Fat. Mr. J. B. Noza, Auntie Selina, Uncle Jou Friend, Marie, Delia, Roberts, Emmanuel and Carlos, Fred N, Cunha.

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SOLDIER'S SON Ronald David Pratt Buried At Colonial Cemetary

The funeral of Ronald David Pratt, FO of Sergeant and Mrs. Pratt of the Seaforth Highlanders, also took place yesterday at the Colonial Ceme- tery. Rev, Sandbach, Methodist Chaplain, officiated,

The chief mourners

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The young child, who was only nine months of age, passed away at the Queen Mary Hospital an Tuesday ut 1 v.m.

the parents. Pall benters were Sgt. Mot- fat. Sgt. Webster, Cpl. Hamilton and In- L/Cpl. Meck. Others present cluded P. S. M. McKay, Sgt. Mayne, Mrs. Dickson, Mrs. Clarke, Mrr. Ackroyd, Mrs. Coitee, Mrs. Humilton, Mrs. Jehu and Mrs. Coleman.

Wreaths were sent by Mum and Dad, Aunt Tessie and family. Uncles Wille, George, Arthur and families, Grandad, Sgt. M. Rodgers, Sgt. and Mrs. Sutherland, Capt. and Mrs. D: K. Macrae, Ronnie Grant, Married families of the Seaforths, Sgis.' Mess, Seaforths, All-Ranks, Seaforthe.

A.R.P. EXAMINATIONS Successful Candidates, In U.S.R.C. Class

The Air Raid Precautions Officer announces the result of the U.S.R.C. class as follows:

Passed as Air Raid Wardens Mrs. F. Webster, Knutsford Hotel, Kow- loon; Mrs. M. S. Genil, fa, Luna Building, Kowloon; Mrs, C. Dimber- line, 184, Nathan Road,

Lectures Conclude

All A.R.P. Lectures at the Mary- knoll Convent School have now terminated.

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to lond was forced Buffalo Harbour after having fought Both men were then taken into the head winds for 10 hours.

charge room where he told them they Her fuel supply was exhausted.-would be detained for inquiries. United Press.

The new flying-boat is to be livered to the Royal Air Force.

After being cautioned, Yeung said; de-"I only give you the money to drink

tea."

(pointing

Horacles Long Servico

London, July 12. The Heracles, the Imperial Airways plane built in 1931, his just been drafted for her eighth successive year of service. She has been in the nir for a total of 13,000 hours. Reuter Bullein.

AIR SERVICES

Arrivals and Departures Of Planes

Outward

For London, Australfo and British countries: Imperial Airways 7 am. July 14; Imperial Airways, 7 n.m. July 172

For Chungking, Sinn, etc.: Eurasin and C.N.A.C service indefinite.

For USA., via Manila and Guam: Pan-American Honolulu Clipper 8.30 a.m. July 15.

For France, vla Hanal: Air France 2 p.m. July 19.

Kwan said: "This man to Yeung) is my son-in-law. He was assaulted by Chung Hing who was arrested by you. I am thanking you for the action. I offered the $20 to you to drink, ten."

After Yeung had commenced his evidence, hearing was adjourned

LATE NEWS

B.F.R.D.C. Hands

Out Three Lakhs

A summary of Receipts and Pay- ments by the British Fund for the Relief of Distress In China (Hongkong & South Chinn Branch) was issued this afternoon.

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The Auditors' Summary shows that Receipts, Including Bank Interest of Manila: Pan-American July 14.

From Chungking, Yunnan, Kwel-$1.208.25, were $479,087 by June 30. lin: C.N.A.C. and Eurasia service in-Of this total $275,181 has been dis- tributed the Hongkong Emergency definite.

From France, vin Hanoi: Air France Refugee Council; $10,000 to St. John Ambulance Association, $16,000 to 1 p.m. July 19,

Tung Wal Hospital, $5,000 to Sum Chun Rural Welfare Centre, $3,351 to Canton International Red Cross

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SESSIONS CALENDAR

Police Sub-Inspector To Face Trial

The following are the cases to be teled at this month's Criminal Ses- sions,

at the which commence Supreme Court on Morkday next:

Un Shu-ki, Police interpreter, charged with extortion and demand- ing money with menaces;

Society, $3,400 to National Red Cross Society of China (Foreign Auxiliary), $3,000 to National Association for the care of War Orplions and $1,000 to the Chinese Y.W.C.A.

The Balance in hand on June 30 was $102,131.

British C. G. To Go On Leave

British

Police Sub-Inspector Joseph-Her-CANTON-July-13-It-is-learned. bert Edward Edwards, charged with that Mr. A. P. Blunt, the demanding money with menaces. Consul General In Shamcen who has Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almada will appear remained in Canton throughout the for Un and Mr. H. G. Sheldon, X., most critical periods of the war in for Edwards.

South Chinn, tías been granted special Home furlough.

George Tong, alius Tong Fal, allas "La Cha" Tong, charged with rob- bery;

Cheng Slu-chi and Chu Sing, charged with possession of dangerous drugs;

Wong Shum, charged with posses- sion of dangerous drugs;

Tain Kwok-chi, allas Tam Sai-hoi, charged with robbery;

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BERLIN, July 13-It is disclosed that important conferences have been planned and that Jerr Walthat,

Lee Chan, charged with attempted Releh Minister of Economics, will

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£120,000,000 weeks to conclude D Wong Chan, charged with posses-probably go to Moscow within a few sion of dangerous drugs;

credit deal for the purchase of Rus- Wong Tung and Lee Yee-kam, slan ore and wood, charged with possession of dangerous Herr von Ribbenthrop, German Foreign Minister, will shortly confer Chan Yuel, charged with armed with the Spanisit Foreign Minister. robbery and wounding

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Wang Hing, Lo Chol, Yip Sze, Ng Ting, Yau Sang and Tang Sang,

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