1941-08-25 — Page 3

Monday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

August 25, 1941.

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Sunday

August 17

Hongkong News of the Week

.August 18

Monday

Portuguese Ilealdent Dies After Long Jiness, Mr Ernest Edgar Osmund, i well-known member of the Portuguese community passed away at his home, No. 1 Liberty Avenue, Homuntin, after a long liness, at the age 67.

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The late Mr Osmund was a member of the staff of Messrs Jardine, Mathe

Insurance Department for 35 years and from which he retired.

He leaves behind three brothers, Mesars A, F., C. H. and G. V. Osmund and four sisters, Mrs A. Pereira, Mrs L: F. Lopes (Shanghai), Mrs J. Beranr- de and Bir C. M. Alves. He was the uncle of Mir A. J. Osmund, the pro- minent local billiards player.

Many people attended the funeral. which was held at the Catholic Ceme tery, Happy Valley, to-day. The chlef mourners were the brothers and, rela- tives.

The Rev. Fr A. Granelli, assisted by the Itev. Fr J. M. Spada, omelated, at the service in the Chapel and by the graveside.

A Page For The

The Evacuees

the books on August 7. A fine of $800 or two months' imprisonment was im posed,

The books in question were Hall's "School Algebra" and Hall and Knight's "Elementary Trigonometry.""

Tung Tauen-sang, of the Defendant firm, staled that he was naw to the Caley, having come here only two nonths ago from Shanghai, and did not know of the regulations, nor had he heard of similar prosecutions against other arms. He had taken over the brutalness from another man and hád

bought over the entire stock which in- cluded these books.

Review Of The Principal Topics Aug 17

To Aug 23

Wednesday

August 20

Bowls Championship. In the lawn bowls pairs championship to-day A. M. and U. M. Omar beat W. Williamson and C. S. M. Thom 28-19 at Police Recreation Club.

August 21

Thursday

A. B. P. Architect Found Shot. --Captain C. C. A. Hobbs, Architect seconded to the Hongkong Alt Raid Precautions Department, was found dead with a bullet wound in his head and a revolver 'clutched in his right

Force, and Nonconformist denomina. tions participated in the service.

The last enthronement of a Bishop in Singapore took place in 1927 wheo the Ri Rev. B. C. Roberts was in- stalled. He retired in 1040. The enthronement of the Rt Rev. J. L. Wilson begins a third chapter in the

hand, at his home at 2 2 the of the Diocese,

Manor, May Road, at p.in,

The body was discovered by Mrs Hobbs, who heard a shot fred and rushed into the bedroom to find her husband. lying dead on the bed,

Mr F. W. Shattain. Deputy Direc- tor of the Criminal Intellinenea De- partiment. Immediately went to the hause, accompanied by Mr E. C. Luscombe. Assistant Superintendent of Police, and Inspector F. T. J. Portallion, Divisional Inspector. Cen- trul.

Earlier in the day, Captain Hobbs and testified before the Commission appointed by the Governor to Inquire into certain aspects of the work of the architectural branch of the Air Rald Precautions Department.

The enthronement ceremony was performed by the Archdeacon of Singapore, the Very Rev. Graham While

Saturday

August 23

Band Concert. A sum exceeding

The Bishop made an impressivo figure in his cope and mitre and carrying his pastoral staff na he moved in procession around the church, accompanied by a Cross- $0,000 was raised for the British bearer, servers, two chaplains and Prisoners of War Fund by the Massed the ecclesiastical Registrar, Mr Jus- Dands Concert held at the Hongkong tice Worley in wig and black robes, Cricket Club ground to-night. The to the West Door, closed soon after Bands which took part were those of the choir of the churches and the The 2nd Bn. The Royal Scots (by Services chaplain and the local and kind permission of Lt-Col. D. J. Mc- diocesan clergy had taken their Dougall and Officers) and The 1st placen

Bn. The Middlesex Regiment (by kind permission of L-Col. H. W. M. Behind the closed door, waiting for Stewart and Ocers). the humble request of the new Bishop to "be willing to hear our petition to be enthroned, Bishop" ne- companied by three linocks with his staff, was the Archdeacon of Singa. on pore and his procession of Cross- Precentor, the Rev. J. C. E.

As the doors opened, his own

E. Hayfer, and servers,

the new

Mr Evans and that the matter came to light as the result of an advertise- ment in the papers and he sent a boy to buy three books which turned out to be photostatic copies. A search war- rant was taken out, as a result of which several other copies of these books were found. There were niso several photostatle copies of books published by other firms and there were prominently displayed in the show casen, He ¡Mr Evana) was con- Late Capi. Campbell. The funeral of

cerned only with Mesura Maanillon's Captain Alexander Charies Campbell, lately Master of the steamer Sai On. Mr G. H. Piercy, Mr A. J. Dursley, Mr

Those present included Mr F. C. Hall, pubilentions.

After Defendant had repeated his who died at Queen Mary Hospital on Friday at the age of en years, took place M. A da Silva, Mr M. M. Silva, Mr A. explanation of ignorance of the regula

tion, Mr Sheldon said to him am at the Colonial Cemetery; the Rev. Victul, Mr E. J. Figueiredo, Mr E L Cyril Brown officiating. The coin was Barros, Mr J. Silva, Mr A. Barros Mr fraid I do not believe your story," and flued him $100 or two weeks' imprison- M. F. Baptlatn, Mr. O, F. Ribeiro, Mr C. draped with the Red Ensign.

The losers played well and steadily Chlef mourners at the funeral were M. Xavier, Mr G. G. Silva, Mr. J. A. s. ment on the Merchandise Marks Or- the window, and Measts F. M. Marques Alves, Mr F. C. Collaco, Mr J. A. V. dance summons and $500 or six weeks throughout, scoring en nine heads and C. V. Marques (stepsons), Mrs L. Ribeiro, Mr F. E. Silva, Mr A. J. M. on the Copy-right summons,

Hongkong Estates. Local estate vstued including a five. The 10th saw them Rodrigues, Mr A. M. Tavares, Mr R. M. Mrs Castro and

J. Peren Intep-

the late Miss closest to the Omars when they were Hongkong Government, G. Siivo, Mr F. M. Smith, Mr A. As- at $2,400 was left by daughter).

Others present were Cuplains A. W.

Boda Mary McIntyre of Frodsham, fed by only a single shot but the

bearer, wardens, and Hertfordshire, Eng gamo look a turn. In the Omurs' Muir, W, Perritt It II. Williams, L. N.

Sawbridgeworth, Beer; Mesars J. C. Saunders, C. Troft,

land, and who died af Sawbridgeworth favour then for the winners gathered on October 25, 1940. An application 12 in three heads. by Mr 11. J. Armstrong, solicitor, the J. Lewin, P. S. Man, G. L. Fenton. A. McKechnie, J. B. Rocha, S. B. Izati, F, Elurte, W. R. Wilkinson, F. Hollands, A.

lawful attorney, for sealing probate of Walle, A. Leonard, L. M. V. Ribeiro, W.

the will and codicil of the Deceased ho Sprinkle, J. 9, McKenzie, G. F. Robin

been granted,

Local estate worth $2,400, was left by son, M. F. Baptista, V Marques, H.

the late Mr William Soper, who died Sliva, A. V. Gosano, and others.

at Oaklea, Warfield, Berks, England, on October 23, 1940. An application by Mr It. J. Armstrung acllcitor, the tow-

rumpeno. Mr Chul Chung-pak. Mr A. W. Roza, Mr J. A. Sonrex Mr C. M. Correa, Mr V. F. d'Azevedo, Mr A. Mr C. O. Baptisto, Mr A. Alves,

fbeiro, Mr C. Osmund, Mr F. Barros,

A closely contested game was wit- Mr W. Ward. Mr J. Graca, Mr J. C. Barros, Mr E. M. Ozarle, Mr Lo You,

nessed at Craigengower when '11. R. Air Wong Kuen, Mr C. A., Leon, Mr A.

Pinna and B. Busto beat W. Cameron and E. G. Poat 21-19. The winners M. d'Eca, Mr E. A. Aives, Mr J. M. Foncesca, Mr J. F. Soube, Mr A. Bop Floral tributes were sent by his Wife, listu, Mr J. M. E.. Vieira, Mr D. M.

led 11-1 on the sixth but failed to

over taken. These wit Lizzie and Eddie, Jolin and Auguste, Vieira Mr A. A d'Azevedo, Mr A. F.

maintain the lead and on the 17th: stepson Eddie. Buster, Artiur, Airch! Silva-Netto, Mr P. H. Leung, Mr A. V.

were Family, Julia Achat and Kids, Charlie, Mr F. Alves. Mr C. Silva, Mr E. Car- of probate of the will and codicil of hers scored on the last.

Local estate valued at $5,000 was At Kowloon Cricket Club. H. A. Yvonne, Sylvia, Viling and Jo-Jo, valho, Mr M. C. Silva, Mr F. M. Perel- the Deccused has been granted." Amalia and Carlos, Irene and George: ra, Mr A. C. Silva, Mr J. P. Xavier

Jeft by the late Mr Charles Edwin Alves and F. V. V.. Ribeiro, holders, Mr and Mrs S. Oloes and family, T. and Mr A. L. Remedios.

Boxall of No. 3 St Philips Avenue, had an casy passage when they beat Wreaths lowered with the

Eastbourne Sussex, and who test J. V. Ramsey and It. Morrison 23-13. and family, Mrs J. Ander-

Mr T. J. J. Fenwick, Chief Accountant, of the HK. and Shanghal Banking Cor. threes. poration, the lawful attorney, for seal-

While

Captain Hobby arrived in

the Coleny in March 1934 following his

In appointment as Architect the Pubile Works Department of the home leave in 1938, he attended courses at the Anti-Gas School at Falfield and the Home Omec A.R.P. School, being seconded, on his return In 1930, as Architect of the local A.I.P. Department.

Beginning his career as Assistant Consulting Architect to the Govern- ment of Bengal in the years 1012-14,

Mesopotamia and Southern Arabia, during the Great War in France, Captain Hobbs saw active service

Bishop of Singapore cathedral for the first time, and, led by the wardens and Procentor, with the Archdeacon on his right, he was conducted slowly to the chancel steps while the choir sang a psalm.

and Sammy, Tany. Peler, Henrique and Gosane, Mr S. Hank. Mr F. N. Xavier, ful attorney, for sealing a-certifled copy dendlocked an the 20th and the win and after that on the North-west gation. by Mr Justice Worley.

Frontier, and in the Arsh Rebellion in Iraq. He continued in the Mili- lary Works Office of the Baghdad Military Division until 1824. after which he entered a civil appointment

came to Hongkong.

The commission of the Lord Arch- and read to the Clergy and congre- bishop of Canterbury was delivered

Led into the sanctity of the Altar, with the choir singing another psalm, the Bishop made his promise.

The moment of his enthronement'

There was a silence for prayer for him and the Diocese be- fore the Archdeacon, as Commissary of gave the Rt Rev. John Wilson "all

casket Donald family. Mr and Mrs D. A were those from Albertina, Jorge and llyrer, Mr and Mrs O. Conner and Sarita, Joaquin and Chico and Arthur on August 17, 1940. An application by The winners scored a six and three in Lagos and in Nigeria, and then atrived.

"Romco" Harfell, family,

Kobble and Lycia.

Other foral tributes were from Rocha, V. Espinn, Mr and Mrs C. L Rochia and family, Mrs B. Price and "Mary and his daughter Germe." Tud- family, Mrs Mr. M. Brook and family, dy. Mr and Mrs F. Leonard and family, Mr Charlie, May. Marcus and Carl, Aze- and Mra F. Rodrigues and family, Mrs mla. Cezar and family, Tiddy and Ped, Carme, Mr and Mrs A. A. Olaes, F. L. Girlie and Frank, Efe Fred and fami- Fenton, Capt. and Mrs L. N. Beer, Mrs ly, Miela, Paco and family, Carmen,

Bishop Wilson Inducted→WIth the

Alvaro and family, Mario and ing probate of the will and codicil of itva and J. F. V. Ribeiro bent Y. H. England, the Rt Rev. John Leonard possession, authority and jurisdiction At Kowloon Bowling Green L. centuries-old ritual of the Church of the Archbishop of Canterbury,

Tang and A. J. Kew 22-17. The win- six. nerg recorded a

of "

Wilson was enthroned, third Bishop of Singapore at St. Andrew's Cathe

With the congregation singing a

and faithfully guide, strengthen and comfort the dock entrusted to him." the new Bishop delivered his first sermon to his congregation.

the Decensed has been granted.""

The lote Mr Ho Ying-yow, also known as Mr Ho Eng-pul, left local Agnes MacKechnle, Sgt G. F. Robin- Fernando and family. Mr and Mrs L. of No. 551 North Bridge Road, Singa- Amendments enlarging the scope of a big congregation headed by the hymn of praise, the Bishop was .con- -

estate valued at $1,700. He was lute

Extending Scope of A.K.P. Inquiry, dral on August 13 in the presence of Sien pertain to the Bishop of this BOT, St Hayward, Gustavo da Rozs, A. Osmund, Mrs M. R. Ward and faml- pore, and died at No. 38 Petain Road, the terms of reference of the Com- Governor's deputy, Mr S. W. Jones, ducted to his throne, and, following on October 18, 1940. An mission of Inquiry appointed by His the Commander-in-Chief Far East, prayers for him "that he may be Wan Kal and Wan Sing, Mr and Mrs C. ly, and Wing On Co., Ltd, Men's De- Singapore,

application by Mr R. A. Wadeson, G. Silvn, A. W. Mulr, C. S. Parker, partment.

Sold Photostatic Text-Books "The solicitor, the lawful attorney. for sent. Excellency the Governor to enquire Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke- mighty in good works, may worthily Marie and Alita Rodrigues Mr John

photostatic ing probate of the will of the Deceased into charges against a Government Popham, and other Service Chiefs. is crammed with

officer Marshall and Johnny, Capt A Camp place

(since

dismissed) concerning

More than 40 members of the bell, Mr and Mrs W. E. Hollands, Lt T. copies of other publications" said Mr has been granted.

Taxation Exemption. It is announced the

cheque for $500 for payment J. Rogerson, R.N.R.. Laikwan Atchak, D. B. Evans, of Messrs Johnson Stokes Lok Bo-shan, Fazal Din and Fazul and Master, to Mr 11. G. Sheldon, R.C.. by the Commission of War Taxation work done for the Government and clergy of Malaya-from the churches

in Couneli has

under the supervision of the England and Scotland, chaplains at Central Magistracy, to-day, when that the Governor Mold, Mr J. Watson, Mr P. S. Man;

from the Royal Navy, British and on Interest payable by the following Precautions Department, were pub- Co. Trafic Dept: China Coast Omeer Lid, publishers. London, on two sum- Guild; Chinese Staff (Accounting Dept. Officers of the as. Macau; Marine Book Company, No. 37 Queen's Road, by them:

Central, first floor, for (a) selling eer- Engineers Guild of China: the Purser thin books to which a false trade den S.. Sat On Members of the Merry Madcaps Softball Team; Onleers and cription had been applied and (b) for Engineers on 5.s, Sal On; Compradore's knowingly selling infringing coples of Staff of s. Bal On: the Tung On S, S. Co., Ltd.: Captain and uncers ut 5.8. Tung On Members of the Hongkong Electric Co. Ltd. Local Staff: and others.

The service which was recorded for

Jebsen Co Canton; H.K. Telephone appearing for Messrs Macmillan & Co., granted exemption from Interest Tax whitectural branch of the Air Roid Australian Forces, and the Royal Air broadcasting, ended with prayers. Standard Vacuum Oll Ca; Muster and monses against the A.B.C, Second-hand companies on Consumers' Deposits held ished in an Extraordinary Govern-

Hongkong Extates. Local estate aworn under $22.100 was left by the Late Mr-Neil-Long, chief engineer, who died on board the steamer Halynn at Colombo, Ceylon, on December 23, 1940.

will of the deceased, has been granted.

August 19.

parographs now

The longkong Electric Co., Ltd. The ment Gazette issued to-day.

Co., Ltd, The The amended Hongkong Telephone China Light and Power Co., Ltd, and read: The Hongkong and China Gas Co., Ltd.

Tuesday

Former 1.K. Boy Killed. News has been received-in-the-Colony-that-Piloi

father and mother and

work."

on Thursday.

Lacon,

Friday

T

The Chairman reported that work bruther, who are at present in Eng- words "for amended by the Bebbington, Lt J. Y. I Potts, (repre- They will be shown at the

was xc-

Quips By "Argus”

With Acknowledgments

In Shanghai you can buy nighties.. pytamax, lips, etc., all embodying the letter V. All very virgina!.

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Now that there's not going to be a war in the Far Eant we can gos back to worrying about the wives and the soya beans. •

Maybe the husbanda could and a female honorary secretary among "the dodgers." "At least who mould supply the womanly intuition.

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Perhaps before this discrimination semblaint goes any further some "local bay" will tell us how gener- qusly the local boys treat their local boy employees?

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It le now rumoured that a Com mittee is at work considering the practicability of Introducing Incoma Tax. Goverment does like to do u good by stealth.

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A special study of traffic, conditions is now being made by the Police. It doesn't say what for or what there Is in Hongkong traße that you can't discover in two toot

The

rules for preserving

the amenities of the King George Field neem to be pretty complete. "In fact, they might have atipulated no ad- mtalon except by written invitation,

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A correspondent objects to well pal offelats having presentations and pattings on the back. Ono can only deprecate, this insistence on taking our pleasures sadly.

All the Japanese curio shops and mamaga establishments are closingi but old residents will remember when such a crisis would have caused a very much greater upset..

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Sydney was the only Australian elty that impressed the Chinese foot- boilers. I understand that, except for the bridge, it resembles Talpo.

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It is suggested that if alt men wöre shorts a lot of shipping space would be saved. But wouldn't we have to import a lot more safety razor blades?

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Singapore... Expectant!ays---a- poster. if it's a war baby let's hope it's only a little one.,

over

(2) the practice and manner of preparation and the presentation of contractor's accounts for work per

August 22

are now being installed to ventilate the formed and materials supplied in

Colony's A.R.P. tunnels, it connection with Air-Raid Precautions Funeral of Capt, Hobbs. The funeral vealed by Wing-Cmdr A. H. S. Steele, and of their certification by Govern- of Captain C. C. A. Hobbs, architect Perkins to-day. He added that good ment officers.

seconded to the Air Raid Precnatious progress was being made towards the (3) in particular, as to whether Department, took place ut Happy

The fans will ventilate by sucking Rice Situation. The following are Officer Leslie Richard Evans, R.A.F., Gifts In cash or in-kind-have-been-Valley-to-day Capt Hobby was found completion of the tunnels. A pelition by Mr D. L. Lyle, engineer, the minutes of the fifteenth meeting of former pupil of the Central British received by any public servants, dead with a bullet wound in his head and Mr C. L. Farmer, mercantile the Equitable Rice Sales Fund Commit Schol (1922 to 1928) crashed whilst directly or indirectly, from any con- at his home. Thorpe Manor, May Road. In the fresh air from one end

tunnel and delving it out at the other. after returning tractors, engaged in work or as sup- assistant, for grant of probate of the tec. held at Medical Headquarters landing in England

The Concert was under the patron- It was also revealed that the Hong- Raid Precautions on behalf of or The service at the graveside was The late Mr Thomas Petrie, who died Present were the Rev. W. 11. Alton, Mr from a bombing fight and was killed pliers of materials, in respect of Air

kong A.R.P. Department has just re- age of His Excellency the Governor, Wonk This the third former pupll of the under the supervision of any Govern conducted by Rev. C. A. Higgins,

celved from England at 5 Ravensbourne Avenue, Shoreham L. Curtis, Mr C. N. Li, Mr C. C. with three others.

cinema films Sir Geoftry Northcote, who was pre- on-Sea, Sussex, on March 8, 1940, left Liao. Mr Tsol Po-tin, Mr

Those present included Hon, Mr A. showing a first old post, two rescue and sent, attended by Capt. &. H. Batty- local estate sworn under $6,100. An Quincey, and the Hon. Dr P. S. Selwyn Central British School who has given ment departments.

his life in the present war: In addition,

The amendment to paragraph 2 B. Purves, (Director of Public Works), demollion squads" and "fire fighting Smith, A.D.C.. application by Mr G. G. N. Tinton, Clarke, in the Chair.

The minutes of the fourteenth meet one is missing and another is a prisoner adds the words "performed and Me H Pearce, Maper C. Champkin, parties dealing with incendiary bombs solicitor, the lawful attorney, for scat

A crowd estimated at well Ing certified copy probate of the will ing, held on August 11, which had been of war.

Laken as read and

"The late Pliot Ofleer Evans leaves a materials supplied in connection with R.A, Wing-Commander A. H. 9. Steele. in operation. eliculated were

2,000 people attended, most of whom of deceased, has been granted.

younger Air Raid Frecautions" after the Perkins, Messrs W, IL Owen, B. J.

The first aid picture consists of four had booked their seats in advance. Local estate sworn under $43,900 whs were approved and confirmed.

A. W. Hodges, N. reela and the others of two reels each. They were allotted tables seating from Jeft by the Inte Mrs Che Ling-zhi,

Paragraph 3 Is

Pei Ho four to ten persons, while benenes allas Ling Yee nilas Che Ling Cheuk had commenced on the construction of land, and an elder brother, Mr Charles fin, widow, who died at 6 Tanhan the kitchen for the sale of cooked rice Evans, who is working for Boyd and addition of the words "or In kind" renting the Naval Volunteers), Li J. M. Theatre and Star Theatre

on Sunday and chairs provkled additional se Co., Ltd, at Foochow

after the words "gifts in cash" and Purves. J. R. 8. Clark, F. Grose. II. next at 9 am, and 11.20 nm, respective- Road, ground floor, on November 1, in the basement of Wanchai Market.

commodation. 1940. A pellition by Mrs Mak Kwok-

The father of the deceased pllot was substitutes "by any public servants, Grose, P. B. Allam F. W. Shaftain, B. y. Sale of Vegetables may, widow, for grant of probate of

Mr C. N. Li reported that 12040 an employee of H.M. Dockyard, Hong- directly or indirectly, from any con- ' Cryan, C. W. E. Hishop, W. Woodward,

The Cricket Club ground was le- It is announced that oight fully corated with red, white the will of the deceased, has been

tractors,

engaged in work or as sup- A. E, Lissaman, M. 1 De Ville, E. B. qualified fire fighting instructors

and bluo granted.

piculs of vegetables had been purcha- konit, and left for England accompanied

by his wife and three sons in 1928. The Defence Forces. Mr P. C. Granted during the week ending August 15

Nearly 1,300 Cholera Cases. Twenty-

Precautions on behalf of or

Russell, P. Morgan, R. S. W. Paterson. Shortly to become E. F. Buttress, G. White, J. Bottomley, for "by 4.00 piculs valued at $31.30 had been Aberdeen, and the New Territories, and ment Department," Lieut D. M. Tchards has been discarded, and vegetables to the value one imported). 31 cases of Dysentery. Government officer from contractors W. J. Skinner, S. C. Feltham, G. Instructors have been allowed to resign his commission in the of $35.33 had been carried over to the

14 of Typhoid, and 125 of Tuberculosis,

work Murphy, G. S. Graver, G. H. Bond, arduous course and are on constructional engaged

C. Charter, N. G. Ivanchenko, and re- fully able to instruct on Volunteers, with effect from July 28,

were reported during the four days

by the architectural

presentatives of the Air Raid Precau- fire fighting technique in The following persons have been current week.

The Chairman informed the meeting ended on Monday. The Cholera total supervised

branch of the Air Raid Precautions tons Architectural Department allowed to quit the Hongkong Defence

has reached 1,407,"

A wreath lowered with the casket Resarve: CH. Burton, with effect that an answer was awaited from Gov

The weekly return reports the fol. Department,"~

"Your was from

Inquiry Into Department Further Sorrowful Wife,

Two spotlights from Murray Bar- from August 9, airt E. Lansdowre. W. ernment in regard to the respectful

The Commission held its first meet-

evidence was heard the Committee towing infectious diseases: 30 cases of

to-day made by

Sonia."

by the racks were focussed on four High- I. Strong and J. Wilson, from August submissions

Commission appointed by His Ex- suggesting that Government might ac Cholera with 21 deaths, one case each ing on August 14 in the Chambers of

Floral tributes were sent by ", and cellency the Governor to inquire into landers who danced on the lawn a Cost of Living. There were only cord sympathetic consideration to the of Cerebro-spinal Meningitle and Diph Mr Justice P. E. F. Cressall, Supreme

A. B. Purves, 11. J, certain motters connected with the foursome reel, therlo, 66 of Dysentery with 35 deals Court. The proceedings were private N. Hon Mr slight changes in prices of focustufts a grant of a subsidy to enable rice to be the Market on Saturday. Fork has re- sold at a more favourable figure to 14 of Typhold with 12 deaths, and 207 and it was decided that, for the time Pearce, Mr and Mrs Frank Grose, Mr architectural branch of the

During Tchaikowsky's "Overturb "mained at 90 cents a pound for a math those earning low wages. He felt con- of Tuberculoals with 194 deaths.

1812" crackers and droworks were or more: beef has been quoted at 70, 72, fident, however, that Goverment ZBW Adopts the Victory Sign. The being at least, future meetings should and Mrs A. W. Hodges, Miss Frent Rut Precautions Department,

Mr and Mrs J. H. Huttonjee, M. M. Several wiinesses appeared and fired, to give fuller effect to the inter- 75 and 80 cents during the month, would give sympathetic consideration Hongkong Broadcasting Station has be held in camera,

Joined in the great campaign which is The Commission will hold its Tyrrell, P. B. Allam, Me and Mrs R. among them was Mr Lam Yalkin, one pretation of the piece. The audience Prices ruling on Saturday, with to these submissions.

sweeping over free nations by commen- second meeting to-day. Its members Cryan, R. G. K. Thompson, G. A. Mc. of the proprietors of the Tung Shan Joined in singing the chorus of the previous week's prices in brackets,

pliers

aro

is appointed Arting Sub- Lleutenant in at a cost of $780.12. In the same period, two cases of Cholera (seven from Vic. # of materials, in respect of Air Lammert. W. W. C. Shewan, A. E now attached to the Colony's A.RE electric lights, and strands of bunting the Hongkong Naval Volunteer Force, 113.21 piculs had been sold at $775,62, torla, 10 from Kowloon, two each from under the supervision of any G***** Larko. D. Ruttonjee, J. R. Carr. J. service and that a further dozen ere were artistically arranged over the

with effect from July 28,

12.

were:

Pork 90 cta a' pound (90 cta), Beef 80 cis a pound (72 cts).

Potatoes 10 clé a pound (11 ̧eta). Eggs 82 cts a dozen. Lettuce (local) 30 cla, a pound. Onions O cis a pound (16 cta). Carrots 80 ets a pound (30 cts, Tomatoes 30 cts a pound (28 cla), Oranges 18 ets each.

Grades of Bloe

action might be taken to give effect to lowed with a few

tonjee, Mr and Mrs D. J. H. Ruttonjee,

A.R.P.

qualided. The Clubhouse, which also bore a huge through an V sign, In white lights. The ground regarded as was also flood-ll, ̧· all forms of relation to

tho

Air Raid

The bands were accommodated an the steps of the Pavilion.

cing transmissions with the slogan " are His Honour Mr Justice P. E. F. Castle, C. M. Knoggs, Me and Mrs Geo. Co., a firm of contractors who have final number, "Land Of Hope And The hope was expressed that early for Victory," which in immom letti Glory.

bars from Beeth-

linger, Barbara, Hazel and Maureen The following communique was re- A steady downpour during the the representations of the Committee even's' famous Fifth Symphony, the Balamy and Mr S. Hampden: Los E. B. Lombert, Mr John Raymond Sind- of the ARP. Department in the past. that a grade of unpolished rice should underlying motif of which is the repeti- with Mr K. M. A. Barnett as Secre- O'Sulúvan, Mr B, J, Lacon, E. Hausa celved trom the Colonial Secretariat rendition of selections from "Madame

mann, The Ka-pound Andrew Tse, Wing, yesterday: be offelally established and that it tion of a rhythm which actually, fakes, tary,

Winesses Testify Before Com Commander Steele-Perkins and staff of

Butterfy" in the latter half of the should be put on sale at not more than the form of the letter V in morse.

The method of presentation is novel, mission, The Commission appointed the ARP Department Commanding It is learned that Me C. C. A. Hobbs, programme sent spectators to seck to Officer and Officers, H.MLS. Cornflower, Air Raid Precautions Architect who shelter in the, Clubhouse and under 31 for eight cattles.

The Rev. W. H. Alton informed the and spirit of optimism which the "V" by His Excellency the Governor Friends and members of the Cottage died in tragle circumstances on Thurs- trees and tents on the ground.

Inquire into certain matters con-

on Club; Chinese Staff, Air Raid Precau day afternoon was Red Apples 60 cts a pound.

meeting that he had visited a number signal indicates will now be heard, if

Architectural Omee, FW.D. witness at. Thursday morning's sitting ladies also sought shelter

principal' few had brought umbrellas. Many King George' Field. The Regula of rice shops and had made purchases not seen, throughout the wide area nected with the architectural branch on

covered by ZBW.

in the tions governing Pleasure Grounds and of varies grades of rice. The quality

Income Tax Possible. The following of the Air Raid Precautions Depart- European Staff Bulidings Ordinance of the Air Rald. Precautions Commiss- Ladies Section of the Hongkong Club-

Stok Architectural ion of Inquiry, Bathing Places under the Ordinance of compared favourably with the original omcial communique to the Press was merit, held its second meeting to-day Office: Chinese 1938 have been augmented by the addi. samples from the Rice Monopoly.

'ncross the road. The downpour, Issued to-day:

in Mr Justice P. E. F. Cressall's Office, P.W.D.; Crown Lands & Surveys

Office.

Mr Hobbe gave evidence for anfteen minutes.

However, potered out in less than tion of the King Georgo's Field, Kow. Japanese Leaving. Colony. Further

departures of Japanese nationals from pointed a Committee to advise on the

13s Excellency the Governor has ap- Chambers at the Supreme Court, loon.

The proceedings were in camera, Agreement on Wages. Glass-work- proximately one hour, and was in- The Chairman of the Urban Council, the Colony are reported, as the effects practicability of replacing the existing but it was learned that during the ers and their employers, after several structed to return at three o'clock to Rice To Cost Less. Government an- may with the consent of the Governer of the freezing" order ọn Japanese

system of War Taxation by an Income morning evidence was given by Capt moetings, have reached a settlement in produce certain documents and at any time close the Field or any part businesses.

for nounced to-day a reduction in the śregard to wages, working hours, pay-

prices of rice, of approximately $1 per · thereof, 'Subject to this provision the

Oficer, today. Chairman of the Commission, said picul (133 lba) with the old prices.

in brackets: Mr N. G. Ivenchenko, a kin added, both parties had shown an

Grade AA $20 ($20); Grade A',$10 Git To Anг. Director. Hongkong's unquoted ($15.00); Grade D $14 (310);

further examination.

Among those, leaving by the river Tax and, it'so; on the measures neces- C. C. À. Hobbs, Engineer in charge ment of apprentices and conditions of In answer to a query by a reporter tpical for all but the very best grade. Flold shall be closed during. the follow- steamer Shiragana Maru on Sunday for sary to this end; and, alternatively, to of this.architectural branch of the work, it was learned.from Mr. B. C. K. His Honour Mr Justice P. E. F. Cressalle following are the new prices' per ing hours from April 1 to September Canton will be Mr Midori Matuura, ar to ne trove of the existing A, R. P. Department, who was re- Hawkins, Labour 30, from 8.30 pm to 7.30 a.m.; from General Passenger Agent for the Nip considered necessary

War Revenue legisintion, which may be

to ensure that

October fo March 31, from 7 pm, 10 van Yusen Katsya, Hongkong, who has higher incomes bear their full shares

in my Mr

H.

J. Armstrong, of Throughout the negotiations, Mr law that the death of Capt. Hobbs woujá

· only on a Icad and, no person while on

The Committee conaisia of the follow.

A

0.30 am

attached to the architectural, excellent spirivuf genuine co-operation have no effect at all on the Inquie: (817) Grade B $15.20 ($16,20): Grade C No vehicles may enter the Field, ex. only been in the Colony for about ave of the burden of War Taxation.

months, but has just received tela-

-branch, carrying a load, nor any person unless graphic advice from his head offica, lo 'ing members: The Hon. Mr. C. G. Ala- chenkend his sister, Miss Iven to try and solve their dimeuitică. cept perambulators, nor any person

Mr D. H. Blake, of Wilkinson Negotiations between taxi-drivers retiring Director of Air Raid Pro- Grade E $13.00 ($14.003; Grade F $1 properly clothed. Dogs may be taken return to Tokyo..

baster, K.C., (Chairman); Other utembars of the NYK, stair to her fod the Hong); the lon. and Grist; the Manager of American and their employers on a number of cautions, Wing-Cmdr A. fl.:8. Steele (110); Cargo Rice 11. the Field, may put his feet on or. He leave on Sunday will be Mr S. Hama Grayburn, Ar, the Hon. Mr 3. J. Cales. Express Co.; and representatives of questions, relating principally to wages Perkins, who is to sail spon for Indis. The price of Grade C rice has been upon, a Boat or in any building: naka, who is being transferred to Bal or the Hon. Mr. D. So cater the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank and working houre have been re- was further honoured by members of omiized from the now prices na Blocks fly bite; walk upon the grass; or con- ton, and Mr T. Kuroda, who is trans- Hon. Mr M. K. Lo, en, the Hon. Wiring Corporation and the Chartered opened by Mr Hawkins, it was learned the Colony's A..P. service to-day. lie of this parties in qualita duct himself otherwise than in a decent, head office, for reasons of health

yesterday. Another meeting will be was the guest of ARP. officers of exhausted and the grade was never ferred to the Treasury Division at Li Tse-fong, the Hon. Mr Leo d'Almada

Bank of

Indin, Australia and China. held next week, and the negotiations Hongkong and Kowloon at a farewell popular. A now grade "Cargo Tice" (quiet and forderly manner,

e Contro, Jr., Professor R. Robertson, The Commission comprises

His

has been added. This is an unpolished manner... Jure and Bower or plant of tree in the of about 20 Japanese women and Kwok Chan, T. Black, A. G. Clarko, and (Chairman) Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy ANY. Tunnels. Fans, driven by a treath, who presided, presented Wing prices at posible by reduction

No person shall pick or handle or in. It is understood that a further batch Messrs E. M. Bryden, L. Radoorie, Honour Mr Justice P. E. Cressall amicable manner conducted in an fex at the Hongkong Hotel.

Chief Air Raid Warden G. A. Pen-It Is understood that a rovision of

rice, of high mutritive value... Yald and no person shall litter paper children will be leaving for Canton fo- C. von Langenberg; with Mr K. M. A., and Mr S. Hampden Ross, with Mr. diesel petrol motor, and which are in Cmdr Steele Perkins with a souvenir of freight charges by the Shipping

design'véry 'similar to aeroplane blades, token,

Control Board,

* or rubbish, there,

day,

Barnett a Secretary:

K. MA. Barnett as Secretary."

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been