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Monday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

July 14, 1941.

Sunday

July 6

Typhoon Thecal. After a respite on Saturday evening, the typhoon rain threatened the Colony to-tiny but it passed, leaving steady ruin and Rusty

winds In its train.

The weather grew worse on Saturday night and this morning and at farm.

Hongkong News of the Week

July 7

Monday

Typhoon Passes. The typhoon which threatened the Colony on Sunday has petered out, the No. 8 signal, which was holated at 3,23 p.m. on Sunday, be ing lowered at 7.25 m. to-day without zerious damage. A lighter and a junk were sunk, there were three rainor inndslides, and three yachtsmen got into difficulties at 1tocky larbour and were rescued by Sergeant W. William son, ulcer it charge of Salkung Polleo Station.

A Page For The Evacuees

American Committee for the Chinesiz National Association for the Care of War Orphans, is at the same time enger to observe the work of this body first hand.

u un interview Sir Hubert said that although the work of ranking ineteoro- logical surveys of world weather aud climate, which had been carried un be fore the war from international head. quarters in Berlin, was interrupted, the study is now being pursued in the hope that the object would ultimately be gehteyed.

Sir Hubert is of the belief that, by According to Mr B. D. Evans, Direc; long-range forecasts of climatic condi tor of the Observatory, the type tiens in various parts of the world, 5.10 p.nk to-day was about 250 miles there is every hope of establishing a W.N.W. of tiongkong, moving west

planned economic, order so that prodąc tion would better meet the material needs of different countries, and re- move one of the bante causes of inter- Tuitionat confilets,

The danger." he added, is now over, and the weather will alowly Im- prove, but fresh southerly winds with squalls will continue for some hours. feavy rain fell throughout the week- end, 163 inches being recorded be (ween 1 am. on Saturday and 2 pan. to-day.

With the rapid advances that have been made in short-wave radio broad eating. Sir Hubert continued, by the development of scientific investigallon Three yachtsmen, Mr A. J. Stephen, of into the stratosphere it would be possi Watson's Me A. G. Dalziel of the ble to establish bases in various parts Central Ment and Dairy. Supply Co. of the world for the purpose of coflect- and auther European whose name ing and studying meteorological data cunilitions in could not be obtained, gol into dificul- nad forecasting ties when they were satling in a new different areas, two or three years in 13-ton yachi, Orion, on Sunday morning advance. near Bluff Island. The mainsail was

of

Risk of War Lessened

Review Of The Principal

Topics July 6 To July 12

Wednesday

July 9

July 10

Thursday

Warrant Officers and Sergeants, All Ranks Military Bond, All Runks A

Ranka B

New Bus & Tram Fares. The new Company, All Ranks Carrier Plutoon, rates for season tickets for the bus All Ranks

Pipes and Drum, All and tramway companies were an- Ranks D Company, OMeers. Royal nounced to-day.

Scots, Corporals Royal Scots, All Company, Alt Ranks Head- Ordinary monthly tickets of the quarters Company, Personnel Middle- bus companies will cost $10 and sex Regiment, Sergeanta' Mess Mid- monthly ticket for the teams is raised alesex Regiment, Corporals' Club Middlesex Regiment, Civilian Fore-

to $8.

more

The special ticket of the China man and Master Certifera. R.A.O.C. Motor Bus Company will cost $14. Depot.

Matriculation Successes. Girls were

Ship's Engineer's Death. Mr James successful than boys in the wilson, 62, retired ship's engineer, Hongkong University Matriculation died at the Matilda 21ospital. He was Examinations, the results, of which well-known in shipping circles on the are given below. Altogether in China Coast as he had been here for Hongkong and Kowloon 275 boys and many years.

122 girls ant for the Extrmination and

of the 113 giris from the local schools,

Soldier's

steamers, his

on

many

Saturday

July 12

League Bowls. Seven records were established and ve equailed at the Lawn Bowls League matches

of these 150 boys and 82 girls passed. Mr Wilson served

Of the boys, 237 were from local engineer of the Fook On. He left

last post being chict played to-day, schools of whom 139 passed; while this vessel in May owing to ill health. Craigengower Cricket Club, strong The funeral was held at the Colo- favourites for the First Division, School Clored, Miss M. B. Bailey, of 80 passed. At the Kuala Lumpur hlut Cemetery to-day, Rev. Cyril gained another five points at the ex- No. 112 Austin Rond, was summoned Centre, 25 sat for the examinations Brown oficiating.

Present

were pense of Kowloon Docks, while their before Mr II, C. Machamera at Kow- and nine passed at the Shanghai Capt. J. McCool, Mr J. C. Saunders nearest rivals, Club de Recreio "A," loon Magistracy for opening an un Centre, two sat and both failed. registered school at No. 124

and many others, Canton

also obtained a clean sweep against Romt on June 23.

In addition, certain candidates

Wreaths were from Mr W. 1. Kowloon Cricket Club. Other win- blown away by the heavy winds but By this means, It would be possible they managed to get into Rocky barbour for different countries to exchange in partment, stated that Defendant had no these Buchan Singh. Chowla and He tinders. J. C. Saunders, Capt. T. L. ters in this Division were the Civil

Mr J. Balaton, of the Education De- entered for single subjects, and of

the No, signal was hoisted, Ihelenting vinder a small sail, where their plight formation as to conditions of predat vertinente for running the school which flung-kin, both of Hongkong, passed hal, Wong Po, Wong Yee-ko. Miss Recreation Club and the Kowloon Drown, Capt. It. Elvilge. Au Yuk- Service Cricket Club, the Indian tint a gale could be expected from the

was noticed by Sergeant Williamson, tion and to facilitate the exchange of had been open since February, In Elimentary Mathematics, walle Wong, Cheung Al-yee, Leung Kwok- Bowling Green Club "A" team, south-west. A maximum must of who immediately went out in a motor- vital quods. Thus, nattons would have

Pleading not guilty, Miss Bailey said Foo Chce-yong of Kuala Lumpur, cheung, Wong Ah-nul, Tong Yee-ku, m.ph was registered at 3.30 pm, and boat to bring them in. The party spent sceurity as to their needs, and then that she had applied for repletion the Roval Observatory later reported the night at the Police Station, return of war, which was mainly fought for and was told to Ket # 81e place bussed in Trigonometry.

in or Hongkong the following morning, economic reasons, would be greatly and to prepare for the upring of a

Chan Hat-yum, Kwok Ah-chuen, 'that "fresh to stromut Bouth-west winds

The yacht was towed back in the after- lessened.

Fatal Injuries. and the attendant bad weather willen by the regular ferry..

Lance Miss Leung. "I eations know what they want, school. The place had becti inspected probably continue for some time, but

Marine Engineers' Guild of China, and can be sure of getting this, there und a few points, which were thought Corporal William C. Smith of the on the whole weather conditions will

Royal Scots, who was involved in a Compradore's Department Fook On, A lighter belonging to the Hongkong would be no need for territorial expan- unsuitable, were duly corrected. begin to show a gradual improvement.”

She prided that she had fulfiled an aceldent on Tuesday whena a Bren Sal Hing Steamship Company, Master and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com- sion In order to ensure that their wants The report also stated that copious pany with 318 bags of rice on board was are supplied," said Sir. Hubert requirements and compiled with the gun carrier crashed in Castle Peaks and Officers Fook un. rain had fallen. On Saturday there k between Jordon Road and Yau- Leaps Hospital Balcony. A recom- regulations, and that she had certain Road, died at Kowloon Hospital at 2 was a fall of 11⁄2 inches and a further intl Typhoon Shelter about 7 a.m. on mendation that the height of the bal verbal promises from the education n.m. la-day.

II.K.N.V.P. Call-out. It in learned. 5.255 were

recorded between 1 am. Sunday. The crew mannsted to get youy raillaga of the upper floors of authorities. Recently she intended to

that a proclamation is to be issued this and 11.30 pm. to-day at the Obser- ashore and no one was hurt,

Queen Mary Hospital indld be no to the Department to obtain the Only 24 years of age Smith was n week, calling out all members of the vatory; while the barometric pressure Two luntziides occurred to-day. One creased so as to prevent patients from necessary certificate but an unfortunate native of London, and is survived by Hongkong Naval Volunteer Force.

However, it is understood that this Saturday started with a

Severe Territories, when over 30 tons of earth Jury, comprising Messrs B. Herschend thunderstorm accompanied by torren- rashed from a hillside down the road Forenin), J. K. Pavri and Cheung tini rafts. Following light rain earlier which leads to the Dum below, and the Ynu, when they returned a verdict of

become nelively mobilised. In the morning, the storm broke short- other, was at Mount Davis Road, near death by suicide to-day at the conch- ly after 7.38 a.m, and continued with Fells. Villas, Efforts are being made to sion of the inquiry into the death of unabated intensity for more than an clear the former rond, while the debris Yip Wal, a patient of the Hospital, who hour. Just over an inch of rain was on the latter-only a small quantity of died as the result of fumping from the recorded in Hongkong between 4 a.m. earth-was removed willa 10 minutes fourth floor of the building on June 10. of the incident. In both cases there G. Sheldon, K.C.. who sat as Coroner, The inquiry was held before Mr H.

Lighter Slaks tn Harbour

fell to 29.331 Inches at 7 mm: yesterday. was near the Shing Mus Dom, New falling or jumping over was made by necident prevented her from doing so. his parents and brothers and sisters does not mean that every member will

and a.m.

The rainful at Happy Valley for the 24 hours ending 10, u.m. yesterday was 2.25 in, and in the 12 hours up to 1 p.m. a further 2.0 inches were recorded.

were no casualties,

ni Central Magistracy. Det-Sub.-

C

Police. Inspector Byron represented the

programme was discussed.

ла returned

I Worship ordered the closure of He has no relatives in Hongkong. school as from yesterday and said. He was with the Royal Scots for river "You live to obtain a certificate before

The objects of the proclamation are you can run a school. I understand seven years.

two. First, as a matter of conventence that you acted in good faith, but run-

the administration of The funeral was held-to-day, full to landurdlee certificate is miltary honours being accorded. the Force; secondly, to obvinte the need The GO.C., Major-General A. Edividuals when it is desied to "call out" for separate proclamations naming in- breach of the lawn." No fine was imponed, Evacuation Representation Committes D. J. McDougall, Capt. L W. D

Hushands to Act. A meeting of the Gruself was present as were Li-Col additional personnel for actual service. Jaffect, the proclamation, will not The only collapse occurred at 78 Stanley Street this afternoon. Part of

was held this week, when the future Walker, Capt. G. D. Dunlop, Capt. change the existing arrangemucts so Bennett, Capt, R. E. T St John, Lt far as the personnel of the HK.N.V.F. the roof at the back of the house caved Dr. K. D. Ling, Medical OMeer, It was decided to send a letter to the N. H. Cuthbertson, Lt. D. Pinkerton, is concerned. Those now doing actual in, but no one was hurl..

service will continue their duties no Two mines east adrift by the previ- Queen Mary Hospital, stated that Yip Secretary of Stale for the Colonies.

hitherto the remainder when formally as typhoon, were located just at the was admitted on June 0. suffering from A questionnaire is being sent to all Lt D. Ford, Lt C. R. Jones. Slight Damage Reported. AL 0.20 entrance to the harbour in Aberdeen allan after his fall from the balcony tion and it will greally naslat the Com- gate of Murray Barracks by lorry pay leave."

Typhoid Fever. A postmortem examin- subscribers asking for certain informa- The coffin was taken to the main called out" by this proclamation will immediately be put on indefinite no- p.m. to-day a loud explosion was heard this morning and rendered harmless by showed a fracture to the skull and mittee if these are are clearly at Repulse Bay and residents a Nnvul patrol.

Inceratiou of the brain and splecus, early as possible

Alinefeld to K.P.O. Box No. where it was met by a bearer party. were startled as I rattled windows

Dassler. It in belleved Damage previously reported included Death was due to Typhoid Fever and 1020.

At the assembly point at the bottom that at least 30 people were killed or and doors in the Repulse Bay Hotel. a landslide at Deep Water Bay, near these injuries which were consistent Sub-comintilers

formed

Road

transferred to drowned when three junks, laden with for of Stubha

it was The explosion was also heard ininnd. the Golf Club, which has since been with falling from the balcony,

finance and publicly.

a Gun Carriage and the Glengarry, petrol, entered a minefeld between A few minutes later there was a cleared, and the sinking of a junk ut Nursing Sister (Miss) A." Williams,

Shek Ling and Tal Ku Chan, near Higher Living Costs. While there is second similar explosion. It Is he the Yaunati Typhoon Shelter on Sun- who was on duty that day said that no ometal food rationing in Hongkong

and sidearms placed on top.

drifting mines carried up ngolest the two members of the crew.

in was

The afternoon and were blown up. A few Inroads into

aitendance. Noted Explorer In H.H. Sir. Hubert moments later, when she was in a much so that a number of erstwhile Rev. S. James Squires, Senior Chap-

the family budget, so rocks by strong south-west winda and

One man was rescued by the Water funeral service

conducted by Was Gwella,

Police, but It is feared that the re- Wilkins, the noted Australian explorer, other room, she heard a commotion and "ordinary" foodstuffs have disappeared A landslide occurred in the New month onu tour of social, economic and the balcony. She went down at once on the "luxury" lat.

outright or drowned. The rescued Territories where

as the firing party discharged three man, Li Chung, 20, died shortly after 40 tons of meteorological research in the Far East, but found that he was dead. about earth wild down a hill outside the arrived in the Colony freni Shanghai

Prohibitive is the price of chicken, volleys and six buglers sounded the admission to hospital. In answer to a question by the Fore which, to-day is $2.25 a catty. Even "Last Post" and the "Reveille.”

According to an unofficial report. Castle Ponk Police Station. The Road to-tiny.

man of the Jury, Witness added that

come 30 junks were destroyed in the is partially blocked, but trame

there was nothing unusual in Deceased's for a very small family it would mean

disaster. One of them, the report behaviour to indicate that he was spending at least $3 for a suitable bird. proceed with caution.

member of the suicidally inclined.

were

lleva the explosions were caused by day morning, resulting in injuries to Decensed was half-neated up in his bed the rapid rise in prices is making great ce pipers and band of the Royal Cheung Chau Island, early on Monday

can

Despite the heavy squalls ferries ex- perienced no dificulty in their passage agryss the harbour ps the sea remain. ed calm.

On the other hand..a_strong.current. was running and the 9.50 ferry from

Tsimshatsui did not berth at Hongkong until 10,8-19 minutes late.

and she anked him to reeline,

Scots

who left the United States early last found that Deceased had fallen over from the table, or at best, been placed Itin to the Forces. A piper plava maining junk folk were either killed

He is planning to make a trip to Chungking and other areas in Free Chloa and, a

July 8

Tuesday

East, who have auswered to the call of dr in defence of the Empire, and ILK.N.V. F. Inspected. An apprecias your honorary Captain bid them Just as it had taken up a passenger on of the vast strides which ing warmly welcome.

Hongkong Naval Volunteer turce had

blown

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Floral Tributes

Potatoes, which were 15 venta a pound Floral tributes were sent by Major stated struck a drifting, mine while WEEK, I' 25 conts to-day General A. E. Graselt, Brigadier J. nat way from Cheung Chnu to Ku and are scarce at that. The price of T. W. Reeve and Staff Officers Hong Lung Bay to take refuge from the is verotable varies from day to day. Kong Infantry Brigade, Lt-Col Dmediately hurried to the rescue and in weather. The accompanying junks im-

and soared to 70 cents last month.

Fresh beef has risen in the past for McDougall, Capt L. W. D. Walker, so doing another struck a mine, in -night from 65 cents to-70 cents a pound, Mr N. H Cuthbertson, Mr D. Pin- vulving the others.

kerton, Mr D, Ford, R, R, Smith, Ed- It is said that some of the boats" ward F. Gingle, E. C. Sammons, Ple with their occupants were, thrown high McCaffray, Ples Third and Lawson, into the air.

Prices ruling to-day are: Park 05 els a pound. Mution 75 ets à pound.

Beat 70 eta a pound. Chicken $2.25 a calty.

Eves 58 ets a dozen. Potatoes. 25 ets a pound. Tomatoes 20 ets a pound. Onions 10 cts a pound. Oranges

J

(Sunkist) $2.00 to $4

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nud

a hill on

July 11

Friday

left it beside gutters to be removed later. Now, the rubbish can be Im-

Quips By "Argus”

With Acknowledgments

"Hongkong Malls Lost." Also a lot of females.

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No men are to leave the Colony without. permission. Permianion, however, is delined as Including a swift kick in the pants.

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General. Halning has been appoint. ed to the Near East. The fines must be wondering,

A whole week's black-out is now threatened. The appropriate com- ment is "Go put your head in a Log."

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Afghanistan has decided to remain completely neutral Add famous inst words.

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The Russians are adopting Chinesa tactics. But where are they going 14 get a Hongkong for patriot hide in

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A ban on importation of race ponies la now unlikely, It seems that none of them is of pure Euro- pean descent,

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One paper Base the Chinese foot- Untlers won: another says they lost. That's the sort of thing that pro- duces muddled oaths.

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In the four years of fighting only 109,50 Japenese have been killed. That's why Japan's losing. Too many soldiers to feed,

Somebody has lost a fountain pen tho worth $150. Considering pearls that are cast from it, my own must be priceless.

Perhaps Sir Hubert Wilkins could tell us what the Esquimaux do about vegetable proftvera In the long Aretle night.

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“The” Malstry of Informallon "Is described as a great amorphous con- Konsecution, without a épine, And apparently without a heart. But I suspect if hng a liver, and it sets according to its lights,

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"Seasonal weather forecasts may bring about world penge," saya an explorer. One can only deprecate these subtle snoots at our Observa- tory,

In the Second Division, Kowloon

Lawn Bowls Results. H. A Alves' mediately transferred to the bins which rink (L. J. Silva, A. M. Rodrigues and the coolica propel from street to street F. V. V. Ribeiro) entered the third in their allotted areas. When the bins Teng enhanced, their. prospects of round of the Coloby Open Rinks Lawn are full they are either empted into winning the Championship consider- Bowls Championship on Thursday even passing rubbish lorries or inken to dust ably as the result of n five-point

Castle Road, Upper Levels, at 9,30 nm. cera of the Executive and Mine-Watch- Volunteer Reserve, along with whom Castle Peak Road, Laichikok on Tues. when, with Alves rink leading 22-17 wage increases have been made by had their revenge against Cralgengo-

yesterday,

Th

at the bottom of Wyndham Street at taken since it was brought into being the aktest and most respected inembers While I was away on leave one of 10.50 p.m. a ricksha was caught in a gust of wind not

head on seven years ago, was expressed by Hin of our community here in Hongkong

the highly against the form standard outside Yee Excellency the Governor, Bir Geoffry lent tu 635

useful vessel Sang Fat. Neither the coolle nor the Northcote, during n visit to HMS which is lying just off this quay, and which I am Just about la inspect passenger was hurt but the ricksha Cornflower to-day.

dozen. acknowledged handle bar was sinashed,

On arrival at the Naval Dockyard.. General Norton,

Apples arcts (green); 00 cts (red). His Excellency, was met by Commodore generous and public-spirited action of

Bananas 33 cts (Manlin); 20 cts A landslide occurred near the Pak A. C. Collinson, Capt. L. G.B, A. Camp: Sir Robert Ho Tung in words which I fulam Police Station. Pokfulam Road, bell, Cmdr. Petrie, Li-Cmdr R. J. enn do no better than to endorse fully. (green) und 10 cts (coolie), a pound.

Imens 30 cts each. but no one was red. The Bond was Vernall. It-Cmde S. J. Swetland, Pay it was a most timely helpful act

coolies quickly Lt A. Sommerfelt, and Lt-Cmdr J. C to see you here, smart, alert, and to $1.20 (sheep's).

It gives me u sense of joy and pride blocked but P.W.D.

Tinned tongue (luncheon) $1.00; and cleared it and treffe was able to go M. Grenham, Officer Instrucior,

know from the Commodore and from

Tinned roast beef 6 cts a lin. through. The rond was still partially A Guard of Honour of Chinese sen-

Brengun Carrier Accident. blocked after midnight.

men under the command of Warrant your Commanding Oficer of your high

emelency. Most of those ashare, whom man wan

intured seriously Omeer G. R. Divett was Inspected by you are guarding day and night, have twn sustained superficial injuries and To the heavy rain during Sunday is Excellency, and in the rear of the little iden how arduous is your life nor shock when a Brengun carrier, man- night and early this morning was at Guard, branelies of the tributed the collapse of

force of the dangers which you are called to and by Cpl Smith, Pie McKay and Pte 10-ft high formed into a hollow square. They face. brick wall in Seymour Rond, nest comprised Officers and Warrant Offi- und so also with the Royal Navy

So it always is with the Navy Tingins, of the Royal Scots, skidded

an 'rolled 70 feet down ing Branch. nnd Chinese seamen and the Navy proudly serves, For your day. The wall was not a part of any pre- ratings of the Communication Brauch, keenness and high standard of trainly

McKay and Higgins were thrown Sir Geolfry said: 1 am sorry and and diselpline I commend you hearthly. mises, but was near a small bill. A locked to think how long a lime and I wish you the best of lucht in the little more than a revere shaking, but from the vehicle and escaped with cording to a report to the Police, it was washed away by a Sow of water. s since I last had the pleasure of ad- days to come.

dressing you officially, and I find it The visit cuncluded after His Ex. Smith received serious injuries to boll this difficult to comprise in a few words my celleney and party had inspected the legs and the head. During the rough weather

Pie W. Embleton, who was driving and admiration of the Cornliower, and the auxillary pattel morning a junk-carrying a load of fre oppreciation

a carrier About 100 yards behind, wood foundered about 200 yards of vast strides which the Force has taken vessels operated by the H.K.N.V.F.

Mr F. J. Brand Dlex, The death rushed the Injured to Kowloon Hos since then, the Naval Camber, Kowloon.

of Mr Fretterlek pind. Today your functions extend far be- occurred to-day

After a blood transfusion, Smith's Two occupants were slightly injured. yand the range which was envisaged James Brand, an executive of William

were by those who brought the Force inte Hunt & Co. and well-known business condition was reported to be improv They and others on the funk picked up by the launch towing the being seven years ago: that is due to man who recently returned from a ing, but he is still in a critical state.

Sat-Major Woods, Permanent Staff craft. The junk is now completely three causen--the demands which war business visit to India, was suddenly

was in stricken yesterday morning and died Instructor of the Artillery, submerged.

makes; your zcal; your efficiency.

within a few hours.

volved in a serious

In the accident Deatli of Air F, J. Harille. Many resl-

Mine-Watching Branch dents were grieved to hear of the A nolable example of that expansion Born in Hongkong 50 years ago. Mr New Territories on Tuesday.. He was sudden death at Southcliffe, Stanley, on is the Mine-Watching Branch and an- Brand was educated at the Diocesan returning from Lowu on an Army Saturday of Mr Frederick John Hardle, other, which has but recently occurred, Boys' School. For many years he was notorcycle, and, apparently misjudging for although he had been only a few is the manalag of ships which have connected with business enterprises in a bend near the Equine Sports Club, years in the Colony hls engaging per- gone to take part in the sea warfare Shanghai and was prominent in sport- Shath, plunged off the road into the sonality and Intriguing character hnd being waged by the Empire, for from ing circles, being at one tine Prest- sen. It was rescued by villagers.

Mr D. E. Smith took the Injured made him many friends. Mr: Hardie, this Colony's waters.

dent of the Shanghai Recreation Club, who had been in his usual good health, Since the British Empire went to war He was also attached to the Police Re- man to Kowloon Hospital.

Woods received Injuries to his spine fair was suddenly stricken. on Baturday nearly two years ago, you have kept serve there. evening and died just before midnight. watel and ward over the inner se Mr Brand was for some years con- enndition was described as

Born in Australin 60 years ago. Mr defences of this Colony by continuoua nected with Cornell Drothers and was last night.

Engagement Announced. The en. Hardlo had had a yaried career and service in auxiliary patrol craft and on widely known in Indian and Far Ea-

announced of had been a prominent figure in artistle, mine-watching cintlons. You have ten commercial circles. He leaves a engement was recently threatrical and sporting circles there. been the

with the Mr Frederick Woodhead of the fong means of training several son who is a lieutenant

and a kong Police, and Miss Jeannie Smith, Athletically inclined, he was a profes naval oflcers, who to-luy are serving Royal Engineers in Britain

nursing sister of Kowloon Hospital. sional runner in his youth and had in the British Navy elsewhere, under daughter, Barbara, now in England.

MAR Smith is the sister of Suttle competed with kuccess over sprint the schema offered by this Colony to Fatal Landslide. Two people were with the torf and had been a book- to-day was. serving aboard H.M.8. killed and six injured in a fondslide Smith, the well-known marathon run- Government's decision to bear the cost up their studies In the Diocesan Girls' man, Sin Kec, seeing the ming be- diniances. Later he was connected the Admiralty; one of them, I learned moker in Western Australia for several Hodney when she tank the German to-day on the hillside overlooking the ner, who represented Great Britain in of four minesweepers at present under School and the Diocesan Boys' School; ing carried by the current towards years. His wife was a popular fleurs battleship Bismarck. Locally, officers old Victoria Home, Argyle Street, the Olymple games at Berlin in 1930. on the Australian stage where both from the Force are commanding motor Matauchung.

The victims were Li Kwong, 34, and were well-known, particularly in their, tarpedo boals, while ratings belonging

man Lam Mun-keo, 44, received a frac. Revue Company with which they had been lent to bther Naval services,

One Ing at Kowloon Dowling Green Club, boat stations.

There are at the moment, 30 of these victory over Club de Recrelo. Kow- when they beat R. Morrison's quartette

J. V. Ramsey, T. Coleman and A. bins in use, and when more are avall loon Football Club repeated their able they will be introduced to every success earlier in the season against Fergusson) 22-21.

Want II.C.L. Allowance. As a result Talkoo, as did the Prison Officers' it was a very exciting match and district. Morrison's four were unfortunate in not taking the match to an extra head of the high cost of living, demands for Club, while Hongkong Football Club workmen of many trades, id the latest the Dock four laid a four

At Cragiengower to-day P. D. Craw to agitate are glass-blowers, and the wer Cricket Club.

The Police Recreation Club per- ley, E. Kirman, S. Eccleshall, W. employees of boat builders, it was Burling beat M. A. Wabau, A. R. Kit. learned from the Labour Officer, Mr D.

formed a notable feat in the Third Mr Hawkins added that negotiation Division by registering a

record thell, A. ML. Wahab, C. C. Pereira 27-13. C. K. Hawkins, to-day.

Pereira opened with a-four and led between these workmen and their 0-0 at the ninth. By the 12th they were masters for a settlement are proceeding, aggregate of 105 against Club do Some time ago, laxlcab drivers' and Recrelo. Their win by 72 shots was level but Burling then scored a ave and from then on, never looked bark.

After a brillant shot by Jim She attors also made demands, and it was pherd his rink composed of W. McLeod, learned that in these cases no settle. also a record. W. Harris and W, Dall bent B. Wood- meat had yet been renched, although

Brave Act. It was, learned on cock, V. N. Ailenza, C. Dowman and V. negotiations were proceeding satisfaë-

jority.

Saturday that a Chinese Ösherman, Chittenden 20-10.

U.S. Children Evacuate. Amont The Police four took to the green passengers who sailed by the President Sin Kee, 32, risked his life to prevent from the beginning and by the 7th were Pierce this week were Mira John ech a drilling mine in Aberdeen harbour leading 12-1. Thereafter the Josera tel. Mr and Mrs C. B. Carter und from coming into contact with bonts played very well and on the last head twelve American children from the and rocks and exploding. were leading 10-18

Alliance Chifteen's Hostel, Kowloon Woodcock drew two beautiful shots Tong, which is being transferred to the and Atienza lalu a beautiful blocker United States. The Alliance Children's

n. back wood. Shepherd went Hostel was founded by the Christian the typhoon blow Inst Sunday. About down to roll two down but managed to and Missionary Aillance, an American o am. on Monday, when the seas count two by cutting the jack. Chit Mission, in 1832, in order to have, n tenden, with his inst traited the fack home in Hongkong where missionaries were still running high, a. mine was but wont the wrong way

working in Chilns could leave their seen drifting into Aberdeen harbour Colony's Donation. The Colonial children to be educated. Secretariat announced yesterday that The Hostel was first located at 20 from the direction of Lamma Island, the following telegram has been re- Mody Road, but inter moved to its celved from-the Secretary of State for present location in Beltran Hood when Police whistles were blown by the Central British School changed to Junk-folk as a warning, and scores of the Coinales:

"Please Inform Legislative Council its present site. The children attended sampans and junks hastily moved that His Majesty's Government are tho C.B.S. and the Kowloon Junior most appreciative of the Hongkong School until last year, when they took from the danger zone. The flaher-

The decision to transfer the Hostal miralty, and especially since they are to America was rather sudden," said some rocks, dived into the water, aware of the considerable expenditure the Rev. John Bechtel, missionary in swam to the mine, and, despite its construction in longkong for the Ad-

ring on loení defensive measures." possibility of a further surfallment of

from

She comes from Dundee, Scotland. Mr Woodheal, who comes Coldstream Guards, and more recently

and

Several mines broke loose during

A copy of the telegram will be laid shipping facilliles on the Pacifle, it was rent, managed to divert it off its

exsociation with the Humphrev Bishop to the Communicatlona Branch have Tang Kul, 33, both workmen. A foro. Sheffield, England, was formerly in the which the Colony is at present incur charge of the Hostel, "but due to the weight and the pressure of the cut- toured all the Australian States and been able to meet the Empire's needs The Incident occurred when work- stabulary before joining the Hongkong Legislative Council.

Lastly, in recent months you have fured leg. and five others were treated, was attached to the Hampshire Con on-the table at the next meeting of the decided that the move be made at course, A keen student of psychology not in another sphere thin the purely men were engaged in levelling 2015 been 1,076 cases ont 605 deaths, coin kong and is at present Ja use in the Bechtel, Grace Lang, Huth Lang, Ro- contrbling the mine unul a Naval

New Zealand. numerology, Bir Hardie had travelled militant: by cutting down your re- boulder

quirements in mobilised personnel to suddenly gave

way

A

and crasized

Police about two years ago,

-present,"

Scavenging Dustbins. A now type of The following children sailed for Ban slustbin has been Introduced in long- Franelaco Harriet Bechtel, John H., Sin Keo remained. In the water. weighing about 30

pared with 943 and 626 respectively for

Central and Eastern districts. Made of bert Lang,- William C. † Newborn, the world extensively with his wife a minimum you have been able to pro with about 600, tons of earth. the whole of last year. For the week Iran, the bins are carried on two rub Darothy 3. Newborn, Francla If. Now launch, despatched to the scene by and had paid several visits to the vide men who are or soon will be all- Several men were buried but only ending July 5, there were 62 cases, 21 ber wheels and can easily be removed born, George Griebenow, Grant Grie- the Police, arrived, when the mino East When they returned to Hong- ing necessary posts in the civil defence two could not be extricated in the deaths, five suspected cases, and from the wheel shaft. They are light benow, Daniel Truax and Cariton was rendered harmless and removed. kong in 1830 they decided to make services. That is a now departure and Cholera Cases. The number · af "canes under trentment.

und very servicenble.- their home here and recently had been. I fully recognise the self-sacrifice of Cholera enses so far reported this year. The figures for Small-umx show that living at Southeliffe.

those who have made it possible. has already passed the total for the from the beginning of the year up to Mr Hardie washlio A talented

Volunteers from Ohtpárts whole of 1940 according to information midnight on Monday, there had been artist in winny mediums,

obtained from the Medical authorities. 17 cases and 18 deaths. For the week From the beginning of the youn endiner July 6, there were no cases and to midnight on Monday, there had no deaths.

I am glad to know that among you In addition to his widow he leaves there are now many volunteers from a brother and alster in Australia, Shanghal and other ports of the Far

Locally manufactured, the bins will The Rev. John Bachtol prid Mrs John prove invaluable from the hygiente Rechiel have been in charge of lie. It is understood that Sin was high- point of view. Before these bins were Hostel since. It opened in 1932. Bir ly commended by the authorliles for Introduced in these two, districts, sea. Bechtel and Miss M. E. Wilingy are his brave act, and presented with a venging coolles on their daily rounds remaining in Hongkong to continue token of appreciation. usualty "swept rubbish into heaps and the work of the Mission,