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Sunday

August 31

Monday,

HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH

September 8, 1941.

Ubrary, Supremo Cours

Hongkong News of the Week

September 1

Monday

A Page

Page For

For The Evacuees

the colours of the University, to open the Northcate Science Building to-day. Weather In August-Weather condi- flons during August, although slightly In his speech, the Governor, Str hotter than usual; differed tile from Geoffry Northcote, referred to the Im the average.

portant part the University played

In the training of teachers. Ha Two very wel week-ends, at the Excellency added that the University beginulag and towards the end of the was also a means of providing up-to- month, respectively, counter-balanced a date cost of living stailstics and ex- long sunny period in the middle. The pressed the hope that the University Arst was associated with a typhicon would come

and more more

Into which formed in the Chinn Sen on partnership with Government's Social August á, and, moving northward, pro- Welfare selieren. duced a south-easterly gale in the

Replying to Sir Georffry, the Hon. neighbourhood of the Colony for a short Mr LI Tse-fong sald that it was more period on the 4th. The second rainy than fitting that the Northcote Science perlon, due to n trough of low pressure Building, which marked an important over the northern part of the China stage in the development of the Unt- Sen, caused a welcome fall of tempera- versity, should bear the name of one ture after the rather trying conditions who always took a lively interest In in the middle at the mouth.

the activities of the institution and In

were

received from soldiers in Hongkong to Cloud

duys.

observed

percentage

eleven on

(Secretary).

Review Of

The Principal Topics Aug 31 To Sept 6

Wednesday

There was

Thursday

September 4

Ifongkank: President, Committee and embora of Kowloon Cricket Club, Military Funeral. Full Military * A.RL.P. -Publio Inquiry, Questions honours were necorded the Inte Capi, relating to the manufacture of concrete C. G. Richards, R.E, who was buried blocks by the Sang. Loe Contractors, at the Colonial Cemetery to-day. Capt. the dumping of stones and earth by an Richards was the victim of Typhus, unknown person near the sea wall in and his death occurred this morning North Point, and dinners given by the at the Military Hospital.

Chinp Hun Manufactory Company, The faneral procession was led by were asked at the resumed inquiry into an escort of 40 men drawn from the certain Royal Engineers, followed by the Band AR.P. architectural branch to-day.

matters connected with the

of the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots. The Lam Wal, foreman employed by cufin, draped with the Union Jack and carrying Capt. Richards cap, although he had no previous experience Song Lee, told the Commission that, Aword, belt and decorations, was con for that kind of work, he was put in veyed on a gun-carriage.

locks. Ile described the process un- charge of the manufacture of concrete der which the blocks were made, and

Copt. S. J. Squires Military Chap lain, oftented, and following a salute by the firing squad, six buglers of the Royal Scots Rounded the "Last Post" and "Revelle."

The late Capt. Richards bad seen

Saturday

September 6

Cost of Living Up. From the stalls.

dded that a P.WD, omleit made an inspection once or twice a week. tics just relensed by the Labour Officer, That he did not know who dumped it would appear, that the weekly cost

about 20 years nervtee in the British te stones near the sea wall in North of food and furt per person han risen Army, and had been In Hongkong Point, whith his workmen made use from $2.54 to $2.57 between July and

a mengre crowd. at the casket.

September 5

Friday

WAS

Quips By "Argus"

With Acknowledgments And what are they going to talk about when they get their wives back?

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Another typhoon has missed us. Or maybe we just played ostrich again.

If the war keeps on there should be a lot of good jobs apen le Hong-. kong-If Hongkong keeps on.

Somebody wants a tram service for Kowloon, But isn't it a pity to reopen an old wound?

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Government le now relting after the hoarders of one-cent col and notes. Ain't war horrible?

Shanghai invites Mr Duff Cooper to go up there. One can only do precate file persistent attempt to atcal Hongkong's place in the sun.

more than three and a half years. If of without payment, was the evidence August. was only this week that he was pro- given by Wong San-yu, sub-contractor A maximum temperature of 92.0 deg. the advancement of education,

moted to the rank of Captain,

to Sang Leo. Witness said that several September 3

The Agure for Augitat, 1940, was $3 Apart from his work, the late Capt. tens of lorry-londs of earth and stones and for August, 1930, $1.37. Army Education In H,K.—Education F. was recorded on the 13th, and + in the Army in wartime at Home sinimum of 34.4 deg..on the 3rd. The how many First Year

Cotony's Education.-The question of

Richards was keenly interested in were dumped there every day but he Husbands Meet Again. At a meet- Lawn Bowls, although he did not play did not know the name of the "bene- The Increased cost between August, arousing considerable publie interest:

Classes for

1930, and August, 1941, in chiefly af and the Hongkong public will be in mean temperature for the mouth was Vernacular Teachers should be opened ing In which feeling alternated bo- In the league. He was a member of factor."

Mannger of the tributable to the following items: terested in what is being done in the 81 deg. against a normal of 81.7, drg, at the Evening Institute on October tween indignation and good-humour the Civil Service Cricket Club and Cheng Chl-chi,

played his bowls there.

Chop Hun Manufactory Co. spoke. of Riee, cosi' per catty. August, 1939, way of education in war time in the and temperatures of 00 deg. and over next was reconsidered by the Board Hongkong's bachelor-husbands

Capt. Richards leaves a wife and a birthday party 10- Army in this Colony.

given by lim three children, who are at present in which Wing-Condr A. 11. Steele-Per- 14.0 cents; percentage of increase.

to 6.05 cents; cost per raity, August, 1941, days of Educalion of Its 125th meeting held Over 2000 appllentions have been tumidity was normal of 83 per cent. on Wednesday inst. After discussion day decided to make representations Australia.

kins was invited, while his Aasialant 119.5. Oil 22.75 cents: 30 cents: 68.2. Besides ofeurs of deceased's Real Manager, Lam Bat-chung practically of various points raised, the Board ap for a publle inquiry into conduct of ment and representatives of other questioned at length in connection with cents: 05.2. Salt water

agan Salled fish (dried) 23.25 cents; 45.4 attend clusses under the Wartime normal at 08, but the duration of bright proved the function of four such the evacuation of their wives and regiments,

inctured others present

fish (fresh) Education Scheme, started three months sunshire, which was 103 hours, was classes.

Messra 1. Newbronner, D. Kossick, E supplies to the A... Department. The 23.76 centr. 52.0 cents; 112.5, oorle ogo. The scheme in purely voluntary,

familles.

Abraham, S. G. Smith, V. Kumaroit ter so stated that he avoided be 53.25 cents; $1.1; 108.4, Firewood 10

coming acquainted with Milas ilmi Lau cents; 2.4 cents; db. and the tinsses are held during the sight hours below the average.

Present ne the meeting were Mr C.

and S. Shrof soldler's recreation periods mainly

A total of 12.3 inches of rain feit on U. Soils, Director of

The meeting was held in the Penin- Wreathes from "Mother" and "s for fear his Manager might become from to in the evening

Education and

On enquiry at Medical Headquarters. sixteen days, 3.5 inches falling on the Chairman. Mr J. Ralston (Senlor In-

sula Hotel Rose Room at 6 pm. Sorrowing, wife, Dorothy, Peter, Ann Jealous.

and Jim" were interted with the Extortion Cliaries. Hearing of to-day na to whether this increase tu The Army Authorities have attempt 25th. The total, is about two inches spector of Schools), Mr Y. P. Law (In-

charges against C. J. E. Scott, 23, n the cost of living had had any in- ed to provide for all needs, varying less than the August mean.

Wreaths were sent by Major-General Revenue Officer, and two Chinese Re- fluence on the number of cases of from psychology to boot-innking. To

31. Medien! Omeer of Schools). M. Cray (editor Schools), Dr J. beginning, but it soon increased and C. M. Maltby. GO.C. Major and Mrs venue Ofcers, Fuk Man-chang, 23, starvation discases (Beri-Beri nudi Pel- meet various demands the assistance of

com lagra) nimilted to hospital, a reporter the Hongkong Government Education lightning was observed on fourteen 1ton, Hongkong University), Air T. N. 350.

There were seven thunderstorms and Prof. L. Forster (Professor of Educd swelled to an attendance of about W. W. Parsons and Hefty: Major L. W. For use. Macind

Sunes, R.E.; Capt. and Mrs Howard; menced before Mr A. N. Macfadyen ot was Informed by the Director of Medi- services has been sought and freely

Capt. A. II. Martle, H.E.; Capt, A. C. Kowloon Magistracy to-day

ent Services that the Rowell (Principal of Northeale Train

overcrowded given. In addition, the co-operation of

ing College), Mr D. Wylie, Mr A. el

Houghton, RE; Lieutenant C. Pope, Defendants are charged with con- conditions prevailing in the local hos A number of lending firms in the Colony Maximum wind velocity in a gust of Arell, the Hon. Mr Li Tse-long, the

The Chairman first submitted a RE; Lieutenant and Mrs Rowell and spiracy to obtain money from certain Dials only permitted a relatively sinall has proved of great value.

5, m.ph. was recorded on the 4th, at Hon. Mr D. J. Sloss, Mr Lo Tung- fan, report on the Committee's interview onleers, 2nd Bn The Royal Scots; tortion, and with demanding $100, $50 Gwenda; Lt Col D. J. McDougall and citizens of Hongkong by means of ex- So far as possible the instructors the time of the typhoon, the only one the Very Rev, Fr R. W. Gallagher. Mr with the Governor on Tuesday when Charlie, Florrie and the kiddies; J. H. and $150, from different persons, with have been found within the Army, but which threatened Hongkong during A Goodban, and Mr L. G. Mergne

Harris: T. Lawrence; A. A. G. Morant; menaces. sa popular are some of the courses, August,

a letter summarising the husbands' 1. D. Skinner J. F. Richardson; Mr and Mr M. A da Silva appenced for De. particularly in certain languages, wire

The Chairman announced that the point of view was presented to him. mand; All Ranks, 2nd Bn The Royal ninglun, assisted by DeteSgt R. Mac

Mrs Jessop: Staff Oncers, China Com; fendants, and Del-Inspector R. Cun- Shares In Demand-A general i Itev. J. R. Higgs had left the Colony At this less telegraphy and commercial sub- jects, that classes have had to be provement in stocks and shares on the and it was agreed that a letter should declared that he favoured the con- RE, The Stof of D/C.RE. Defences: first charge, Mr Silva pointed out that

Interview the Governor Scots O. C. Military Hospital, and

Omeers, RAMC; All Ranks, Fortress vey, prosecuted. duplicated and additional teachers from Hongkong market was noted to-day, be sent thanking him for the services

In applying for the withdrawal of the the civil ranka (including Keveral

apparently due to speculation on the he had rendered to the Board,

C.R.E.'s Staff: The Chief Engineer and Jadles) have come in to help.

talks between President Roosevelt and

tinued existence of the Committee as Staff, Headquarters, Chinn Command; the charge was very vague and fur- There are more than 40 courses deal, Admirat Nomura at Washington,

The Draft Estimates for 1042/43 ns a mode of communication of the Cicers, Fortress RE: D/C.R.E.' Staff; uished no particulars. The words "eer- ing with 30 different subjects, and 77

recommended by the Estimates Sub- tiusbands' feelings, but reasserted Kowloon and Staff; S. W. and Staff, any persons.

R.E. W.O.'s and S.N. C.O.'s Mess; C.R.Etain clizers, of Hongkong" might mean separate classes are held each week, The total amount of business done, Commillee were considered and ap- Many students are having to wall their from dgures supplied by the Share, proved.

The Inspector stated that he had re- that revocation of the evacuation bon M. F. W. Class: The Chartered Sur- celved no Instructions to withdraw the Kowloon; R.E. J.N.C.O.'s Club; No. 82 turn, but at present there are more brokers' Association, was $148,301.45,

Institution, than 600 men receiving instruction. compared to $10,042 a week ago. Over The Board re-considered the question was a maiter, not for him, but for veyors

Hongkong and, charge. $117,000 in shares changed hands on of how many First Year Classes for the British Government, which had Brethren of the Victoria Lodge of make a note of his objection.

China Branch Master, Officers and Mr Silva then asked his Worship to The following aro sonic of the Saturday, with to-day's prices show Vernacular Teachers should be opened courses: Motor Mechanics, Driving and ing an appreciable gain over the week at the Evening Institute in October imposed It. Car Maintenance, Oxy-acetylene and end. There were plenty of buyers on next. The previous decision had been Electric Welding, Bool-making. Book the market, but sellers did not appear to limit this number to two, but Mr The problem of what next to do to keeping and Accountancy, Electrical too keen to dispose of their holdings. X. P. Law's report now showed that further their design then confronted Engineering. Shortland, Wireless Tele-

four classes would be necessary if graphy, Tharmacy. Commercial Art,

China Lights (Old), China Provid- traloing was to be provided for all the husbands. The most assertive French, German, Spanish, Cantonese, enta, and Ropes were much in demand, eligible teachers of more than two Mathematice and Paychology.

with buyers yesterday paying $0.50/65, years' service, at present serving in suggestion was made by Mr J.

Carman replied that there were 21 It was felt that the Thompson, who advocated that they The scheme I expanding, and when $0.76/00, and $0.45/50 respectively for subsidised schools.

sites in existence, copable of accom the cool weather comes an increase in shares, as against $6.20/23, $0.50 and compulsory retirement of much tenchers should "down tools" for a limited

Sergeant of Royal Scots Lald to Rest, modaling 200,000 people at the moment. the number. of students may be ex. $9.25/35 on Saturday.

from their present schools would in-

Sergeant Marth J. C. Elliott of the though none of the funnels had been would valve hardship and should not be en period. This pected. In the hot weather and after

Walsons reached a new high for this forced, but at the same time care must

Royal Scots, who was found shot dead entirely completed, a hard day's work it requires much

Taxi-Cab Dispute. The Employment Press, he with a service rifle beside his body nt enthusiasm to settle down to books year when 1,769 shares changed hands be taken not to prejudice the employ. Interest of the Home at $11.80. The official summary show ment of future graduates

Victoria Barracks early this Arbitration Tribunal to settle the dis- but the enthusiasm is there.

ed buyers at $11.50, while business done Northcote Training College. After dia-

from the argued,'

morning, was buried with full military pute between taxi-drivers and their Fisheries Research

Station-To- last week was at $11.25. Other shares cussion of these points the Board ap-

honours at the Colonial Cemetery, employers has been appointed, Mr B. night, His Excellency the Governor, Sir reaching new highs for this year were proved the function of four new first

The mildest counsel was offered Happy Valley, this afternoon. Captain C. K. Hawkins, Labour Officer, told a Geofry Northcote, broadcast ever ZBW Providents

G. Bennett, Military ($0.00) Hongkong Lands,

Chaplain, reporter to-day.

I reliably learned that the Tri- the Colony's new project, the Fisheries longkang Ropes ($9.35). Business in however, that all entrants to these class campaign until they saw the result_by-a-detachment-of-men-from-the-na Chairman. The other members will together with Dr G. A. C. Herklots on ($30.25) Chinn Lights (old) ($0.59) and year classes at the Evening Institute in by Mr R. J. Clark, who suggested omelated.

October, 1041. It was emphasised, that they might soft-pedal in their The funeral procession left the bunal will comprise five members, with Research Station. Outlining the scheme, fongkong Docks was done at $17, while

Military Hospital about 5.45 p.m., led Mr E. H. Williams, Crown Counsel, His Excellency stated that he and there was also a good demand for two years in an approved Hongkong of present conversations concerning Royal Scots. The coffin, draped will be two Professors from Hongkong Uni- Herklots were sharing in a new form Electrics.

the Union Jack and carrying Sergeunt versity, un employer of labour and a of Inaugural ceremony,

The market closed firm with an un- lcademic standard, and that fallure to the Far East, "Let us hold on," he Elliott's glengarry, belt and side-arms, representative of the workers them- His Excellency visualised a chain of

pass examination during the course cald. "A month will satile it all, one

was mounted on a gun-carriage which selves. such stations along the coast of Cliina, abated demand for more shares.

was followed by, a large contingent of The Tribunal will hold its first meet- which in co-operation will gradually

way or the other."

men of the Regiment,

Ing early next week, reveal the life histories of the Dal

The Pipe Major of the Royal Scots The dispute, which later developed Immediate warm approval greeted played a lument between the Aring of into a deadlock, arose out of a num-

three volleys, and after the saluto by ber of demands in connection with; the firing party, a squad of six buglers wages and general working conditions. should be advocated-not, as Mr of the Regiment sounded the "Last The drivers presented their demands

Post" and "Revellle."

to the owners some time in July last, W. V. Taylor interpolated into the

The late Sergeant Elliott came to asking, among other things, for on th "Why?", but into the "How?" of the Hongkong with his Regiment about trease of wages from $30 to $35, and three years ago and had many friends, in some cases, from $40 to $45; pay- evacuation,

both in military and civil circles. ment of fines by the gwners Instead

He leaves a widow and a baby girl of by the drivers unless the latter are proportion of such cases to ba nd- One speaker's dissatisfaction that, of about two years, both evacuees in Kulity of gross negligence; reduction of milted. the whole field of social welfare, in the while wives were not permitted to Australia,

"working hours to nine; the Company Colony,

return, menfolk were debarred from manding. Royal Scots, Major HC clearly to blame for such chits having plia!, the admissions of advanced cases Lt Col. D. J. McDougali, Omcer Com- and not the driver to be responsible De Selwyn-Clarke went on to say

for unpaid chits unless, the driver is that, Talpo Head Smashi, Three membera leaving the Colony if they wished led Harland and Major and Mrs 5... been signed, as in many cases it is of Beri-Beri and Pellagra had risen

In one particular Chinese hos of the Royal Corps of Signals, one of to second resolution

that the White were among the large number very difficult for the driver to insist from 440 in July to 500 in August. Of workers, It is stated. A few days ago fuctory Co., regarding her friendship whom is now in Kowloon Hospital sui- Government should be urged to allow of Royal Scots officers and others pre- on immediate cash payments; payment those admitted, 259 had died in July sent. There were representatives of of a bonus at the end of the year; and and 315 in August despite all possible the men, becoming a bit impatient ap. with Wing-Comdr A. 11. S. Steele fering from internal injuries, miracul those who wished to do so to leave other Regiment

escaped death during this

Insurance of drivers against damages efforts to combat the condition. parently, held a meeting during the lens, was read at the first public meet afternoon's heavy squall when the 15 the Colony.

List of Wreaths lunch hour and stopped work for

Ing to-day of the inquiry into certain ewt. Wireless van in which they were

Floral tributes were sent by "Wife and death to the extent of $1,000.

Mr C. A. S. Russ is representing, Governor Leaves. Upon his retirement, short time.

matters connected with the architecture travelling left the Talpo Road and A.R.P. Inquiry Revelations, The and Baby Brigadier J. T. W Reeve the drivers, and the owners are re- the Governor of Hongkong Sir Geotry There was no trouble whatever, and al branch of the A.K.P. Department, crashed 40 feet down a hillside.

revelation that a tender for the and Stark ocem. Hongkok die and presented by Mr F. H. Loseby in the Northcote, accompanied by Lady North- sinca receipt of the Government's Miss Lau told the Commission that she

Brigade; The Ofeer Commanding negotiations. answer the men have all returned to firal met Wing-Comdr Steele-Perkins Signn. Potter, the driver of the manufacture of concrete blocks at 38 Battalion, Royal Scou; Onteers of the It was also Icarned that negotiations to a large number of friends who gather- cote, left to-day, after bidding farewell work and the situation is now com- about three years ago when she was a vehicle, received internal injuries,

.reporter, and that subsequently they severe shock and multiple bruises of cents each was rejected and one at 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots; Lt Col, and between the Green Island Cement Co.ed at Queen's Pier for the occasion,

Mrs D. J. McDougall; Major S.E.HE. Ltd, and their, artisan staff, and the pletely normal.

the spine, while Sigmn.. Lander, who 494 cents accepted was made at the White: Captain N, t. Cuthbertson; Cap Hongkong Tramways, Ltd. and their Practically all sections of the com- Food Yeast.The Dullable Commo- became very good friends.

was in the back of the van received a resumed inquiry into certain matters tain K. J. Campbell; All Ronks, Head- dities Ordinance, 1931, has been amend-

Me W. F. Carman, Mannging Director cut on the left arm just above the connected with the Air Raid Pre- quarters Company, R.S.: All Ranks "A" isto via the Chinese Engineers munity were represented in the assembly. ed, states a Government Gazette notice.

Company, R.S.; All Banks "B" Com- Institute are proceeding

smoothly. The Pier was decorated for the occasion by the following proviso to Section 64 of Marsinan Hongkong China Limited, elbow, which

L/Cpl Dignon

did not require all cautions architectural branch to-day, party, It's all flanks Company, The negotiations relate to a request with buntings and pots of ferris and which relates to experimentation in the was examined at length on the contract stitches.

swimmer and

water-polo when evidence was given by U Yak the Married Families Club, R.S War asking for negotiations to be opened honour, formed by the Middlesex Re-

R.S.; All Ranks "D" Company, RS for increase of wages.

was a guard production of food yeast; "Provided which his firm obtained from Govern known

Chinese newspaper employees are palms, while outside that this section shall not apply to any ment for building the air rold tunnels. player, who was the oiker occupant kwal, of the Song Lee Contractors, rant Omeors and Sergeants, R.; Cor between them and their employers, for Birnent, which Sir Geoftry inspected all or other utensil or to fermenting He said that the arrangement. was for of the van, was unscathed' except for and Cheng Chih-chi and Lam Bat porals, R.S.; Mr A. McCallum, R.SA an increase in wages and better work. saan as he arrived, preceded by a motor- or fermented material used by any the equipment and for his firm to re- The exact time of the accident is Chung, Manager and Sub-Manager Thomson, R.S.; Mr M. F. Fenwick, S.; Negotiations between the Scaffolders Governor to experiment in the produce sclosed that up to last month about not known but it occurred between respectively of the Chlap Hua Manu- Mr H. A. W. Millor and Miss Grant Guild and the Senffolders Masters As: Lady Northcole were presented with two

· ees-must-have-tought-for-more-thay-

school, and have reached the necessary

would necessitate the termination of New Science Bullding. The wish their services, population of this part of the great that its facilities might help to bring

success to the University of Hongkong Tho Boord Pacific Ocean."

Also considered the

awaken

the

Dr Herklots surveyed the technical was expressed by Lady Northcoto as question of control of School Tuck- the proposal that a public inquiry

part of the work, and said that it was the cut the green and yellow ribbon, shops, hoped to prove in practical ways that the Fisheries Research Station would be of value to the Colony and the Chinese community.

Workers' Wages-The Government has decided to grant an increase in wages to outside, workers of the Kow* loan-Canton Railway, Mr B. C. K. Hawkins, Labour Officer, stated in response to an inquiry,

Tuesday

September 2

Public Inquiry Into A.R.P. Evidence Consideration of the question had

previously given in camera by Miss been going on for some time after Mimi Lau, of the Chiap lua Manu-

wybra made by the representations

Perkins, Director of Air Rald Precnu- ously

the Government to bear the cost of shock.

person or institution authorised by the ceive ten per cent, commission. It was

tion of food yeast."

This is a safeguard against the illegal manufacture of yeast in Hongkong.

One-Dent Currency-Regulations are published in the Government Gazette

to

well-

49,000 feet of tunnel had been com- 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. about half a mile Inclory Company. pleted and that over $3,000,000 had from the Talpo Causeway, The van

Taipo from Hongkong when a terrifa

Mr J. C. Hart. R.S: Mr. J. 5. R.

Lance Corporal and Mrs A. Forrest;

conditions.

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The Influx of people into the Colony h declined sir.co April. Better bo careful. Presently the landlords will be complaining again that the Colony ta overbujit.

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Trouble is that it we had a per- manent Governor. someone would insist upon his being born in Hong- keng, and we'd havỡ to have a stud book,

A correspondent thinks that the Hongkong mind la due to the sun. He doesn't seem to have lived here in the topee era, when people were even madder than they are now.

Fifteen thousand bricks stolen from Kowloon store. You know my methods, Watson. Scareif those peo- ple who have recently been dropping them.

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It appears that at the Sino-British luncheon the Union Jack was hung upside down. Well, what's the usa of having a problem nag if you can't guess wrong with 117

cyclo escort from the Palice,

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After the inspection. Sir Geoffry and

in

with the

R. S. M. and Mrs I, Goodfollow: C. S. Bociation for an increase in wages and been expended since the work started, was being driven in the, direction of It was also suggested that blocks M. Stanford and P. S. M. Smith; The improved working conditions are pra- baskets of wax flowers by a small boy

The Millary Band, 2nd Battalion, soon."

that an agreement will Bath Mr Carman and Mr Cheng gust of wind and rain blinded the containing cracks had been put into per and Drums, 2nd Battallen, R.; Ceeding smoothly; and it is expected and air, representing the refugees

be reached Hongkong. Din provide for returns to be made Chik-chi, Manage of the Chlap Hen driver and the van akidded across to the A.R.P. walls built at street R.S.; All Boxers, 2nd Battallen, Royal

the Accountant-General by all Manufactory Co. who also gave evid- the right of the road and crashesi 40 corners and on the edges. of pave- All Ranks, Fortress Company, Royal that a meeting between them and their powers conferred upon them under the

Scots; Private Marr, R.S.; Omcers and tiations to be opened, and it is learned the military in accordance

Safe Makers are applying for nego- and any vehicles may be stopped bankers, money-changers, the Hong cace, were asked to produce certain feet before it came to rest.

ments in the Colony, and the Chair- Engineers; Junior N.C.O.'s, Royal En masters will be held next week. kong Tramways, the China Molor books before the Commission at its

The entire superstructure was torn man of the Commission' announced gineers; Warrant Omeera and Ser

Defence Regulations Bus Company, Hongkong and Youmati next meeting.

away from the chassis, and Lander, that some of these would be torn cants, Royal Engineers: Sergeants, meeting in the Labour Office on Thurs- sections of the Volunteer forces, were The Rattan Workers Gulld had a Troops in full war kit and some Ferry Company, and Star Ferry Com

Public Farewell to 11.E. Membera of who was in the rear of the van with down for testing purposes.

Royal Signals; Mra Simon White; Box- pany, of one-cent copper coins and the public, including representatives of little or no possible chance of getting

ing Team, Middlesex Regiment; Cor- negotiations, it is understood, relate to terday and last night. The operations day with their masters, and the out on the exercises throughout yes- notes in their possession or control, at the different communities, gathered in free, enjoyed fortuitous escape from

full force at the King's Theatre at noon death; being pinned under the chassis Manufactory Company were ques- Ranks, Middlesex Regiment; Bir E Office last week between the Birds

porale Club, Middlesex Regiment; Ser, a request for an increase in wages. The two officials of the Chiap Hua geants of the Middlesex Regiment: All regular Intervals.

will continue for several days. The first rotura ia Jue on to-day to bid farewell to His Excel- Poller, the driver, was apparently

A meeting was held at the Labour China Command Communique September 1, and weekly returns are lency the Governor, Sir Geoffry North- struck severely in the chest by the toned at length on supplies to the Gingle, and several others.

Headquarters, China Command, last to follow,

cole, and Lady Northcote; whose de- driving wheel. Dignan was carried to AR.P. Department and on dinners ARP. Inquiry Continues. The terms at which a request for an increase in que,

Nest Workers Guild and their masters night issued the following communi- Any other persons not in the above parture, which was to have been to the bottom of the decline and even given by them at two of which both of agreement between the Government wares was discussed. category, but who are in possession or day, has been postponed because of a lually thrown cloar of the

Potter was found in the vehicle and Director the our canid tunnels, man ting Territories. the night of Septem- All yesterday a series of successfut Marsman Hongkong China Ltd, for Msaning Exprotses. In conjunction exercises were carried out in the New control of one-cent coips or notes chango in the sailing date of the ship.

of Air Raid Precautions, were disclosed at the fourth public sit Ifongkong Defence Forces, fighting ber 5-0 a portion of the troops prac totalling $100 or more in value, shall

Valedictory addresses were delivered Kowloon Hospital. When inquiries and Mr D. L. Nowbigging, former ling of the Commission inquiring into restrictions were enforced from mid- thaed movement, by night across the also make returns, as aforesaid.

The observance of this requirement, by the Hon. Mr J: J. Paterson, repre- were made at the Hospital, Controller of Food, were cald to have certain matters conneeled with the Ar night to sunrise to-day. Ferrics were harbour under black-out conditions.

senting the foreign community, and by it can be enforced under the Defence the Hon. Sir Robert Kolewall, on be resting quietly.

was learned that ho was been present..

chitectural Branch of the Air Raid niso affected by the restrictions Inas- Reinforcements will be moved to Kaw- Precautions Department, to-day, much as the last launch from each alde Toon by light to-day. The Chairman stated that Miis Mr W. F. Carman; Manager of Mars of the harbour, left at 11.05 p.m. Instead Other troops have taken up defen His Excellency was presented with n This is the second time within a Hun Company at a salary of $200, evidence, and charges witch his firm been published drawing their attention while various operations are: prac Mim! Lau, an employee of the Chiap man's, was the only witness who gave of at the usual time of 1.30 am, alve positions on the Laland in which amended by the deletion of "No person blackwood screen, inscribed with a manth that an accident has occurred-

examined at A notice to drivers of vehicles has they will remain for the next few days shall sell retail rice whatever at a price qulogistle address in Chinese, while to a military vehicle. On the previous within the space of six months had made in connection with the purchase to trame blocks which will be installed tised, Aur greater than $17 per picul" and the Lady

there occasion a six-ion Searchlight, lorry, been able to save $3,000. When the and hire of tunnelling equipment and on the south side of the laland on Substitution of "No person shall sell cipient of a fade brooch and a luce carrying le members of the Corps Manager of the Company was ques- general disbursements. He agreed that Monday and Tuesday, September 8. and chutes dropped during the exercises. Members of the public may seo para- retail any rice whatever at a price table cloth,

Battery back from D'Agullar, left the toned on this point Mr G. ON. Government had been charged ten per D. Vehicles may be stopped in areas Any parachutes found should be hand- greater than $20 per picul"

This conforma with the recent notiIn his reply to the addresses, Ilis down the hillide killing Ladr D. E

Clown the Kubide killing Lads Tinson, representing Wing-Comdr cent on their accordance with the wrect the blocks at co represently. Port sation of a top grade of rice at $20 Excellency expressed the hope that a Smith and severely injuring W. MA. H S. Strele-Perkins, Director torentent was in accordance with the directions on to how they are to pro- These parachutes represent air-borne Standing Commission would soon to Brown, while, several others received ARP, objected on the grounds that questioned as to how many tunnels by the Military authorities. This wiji practice in repelling attacks, of tis

dgreement.

i ceed through the blocks may be given attacks carried out to give the garrison formed to make a selontific, aludy of injuries.

this did not appear in the evidence, had been opened in the Colony, Mr be carried out in the form of a left, type in Greece and Creto. --

Regulations,

Rice, ControlA Food Control De half of the Chinese. partment notification dated June 13 tu

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Northcote

STAA

was stil conscious admitted 10

Lander and Dignan

were not admitted to hospital,