1948-04-30 — Page 5

Alleged Key Money Offence

Chinese Charged

In Court

**

Cheung Fung-lan, 20, spinster, Chang Kit-aun, 38, manager, both of Cumberland Road, Li Kwan, 34, unemployed, 177, Sal Yeung Chot Street. and Li Wah, 42, unemployed, of 507 Nathan

·Road, appeared before Mr Blair-Kerr at Kowloon this morning on charges of deman- ding $7,000 and $700 for trans- for of the tenancy of 177, Sai Yeung Chol Street on April 28.

*. DSI Moore is in charge of the case and Mr W. C. Hung will appear for the first and second defendants.

Cheung is charged with demanding $7,000 as premium for the transfer of

the tenancy of 177 Sal Yeung Chol Street: Chang with alding and abet- ting Cheung to demand

and $7.000 for

Sol

of 177

the transfer of the tenancy Kwan

Yeung

Chol Street; L with glding and abetting LA Wah in demanding $700 for his services in connection with the transfer of the tenaney; and Li Wah, acting as a broker, agent or go-between, for

tenancy

con-

demanding $700 for services nection with the transfer of the and akiing and abetting Cheung in demanding $7,000-as pre- mlum for the transfer of the agency. The case was adjourned for one week.

1

First and second defendants are on $4,000 bail

HK's Fresh Water Used As Ballast

to

1,000 Tuns Go To

Singapore

would mean that this cargo could

remain undisturbed while the palm

oll was being pumped into the tanks

In Singapore.

PAULA

FAULA, I'M CALLING A SCRIPT CONFERENCE TO SEE IF WE CAN COMPLETE FAIR AHD WARM”, WITHOUT RITA ILL BE THERE,

MEHOPGOOD.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1948.

DENNIS WHEATLEY

IT CAN BE DONE IF YOU CAH POSSIBLY TALK HER INTO FINISHING THE DIACH DOLL

SEQUENCE.

I'LL RING HER HOTY, THERE'S JUST

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Kita Vane, star of Fair and. Warm, is asked to changa Viher ifidis will theĎomor back for onez last shot i

BUT KITA, CHERIE,

IF YOU WALK OUT THE FILM

DOES A FLOP AND THIS IS MY

FIRST STARRING PART.

SIX HOURS LATER. MEANWHILE

CBS RE-NAMED

KING

GEORGE V SCHOOL

Staff. The school re-opened with a staff of eight. As the numbers of pupils have increased so the staff has grown to 22, three of whom are part time visiting staff.

Enrolment-Numbers

have in.

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nt the moment, namely, the creation of a post certificate Form. This is a new departure for this school but one that consider necessary. More completing their pupils are now

Hay's classle, ""The Lighter Side of School Life""To the most respon- aible, the least advertised, the worst pald and the most richly rewarded profession in the world."

PRICE LIST

creased rapidly during under review. On re-opening the enrolment was 70 (39 girls, 40 boys) grouped in forms. Today the en- rolment has grown to 344 (178 boyu, 166 girls) in 13 forms, and in my mits a start (though far from ideal) C. McNay, K. B. Sargison,

we have by no means opinion

Certi-

A.

the period education out here than in pre-war ocate Examination--A. M. Court. A

Certificates Cambridge School days and it is felt that the school Mackle, . M. F. Nummo, V. Rumtanzeff, should provide this opportunity for c. C. Wolfe, D. S. Asche, G. P. Elen- Ingle. D. P. Ingll, W. J. B. Keates, I, further study. So far as Staff per- kinsap, F Breth W. B. Eggleton, A. U.

Government Scholarships. 9. has already been made and we have candidates who will alt for the Lon-Stephenson, D. S. Strellett, 2. 11. Nicolson,

in C. W. A. Drand. D. Blumenthal, don Matriculation Examination Al-

Form Prizes-Form VI, 1. C. McNay: June.

V. S. A. Stephensen: IVA, D. B. Strellett; resulla of Thy

the unnual

IVE, E. C. K. Clemo; IIIA, I. 1. Nicolson: examinations in the other forms, M. Simpson: IIA, C. W. A. Brand, have been very satisfactory and I, J: Geary Gardner; tiC, D. C. Deekeri show that the standard is gradually 1A, D. Blumenthal; IB, J. Phillips. rising to a more normal level. OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

reached our full development. average Attendance. The tendance up to the end of lasi term was 05.02

This gure takes into account a bad period during the Easter Term last year when wo hed an outbreak of mumps which at one time re- duced the

weekly atten- average dance to 79.3%.

Health.

Periodical Inspections have been carried out by the School Medleni Officers and the facilities for treatment at the School Clinics have been very beneficial and much appreciated.

Apart from the outbreak mumps mentioned above health in general

neral has been good as is shown by the average_attendance.

WORK OF SCHOOL

the

of

been

J. R. M. Smth Scholarship. J. McManter.

EVEN FOR VID

BREGOR DARI

· GO BACK TO BE MURDERED

TRAVEL AGENCY

UNNY ALV

SPAIN

DAYS

Partingan

"Let's face it, Murray --we're drones,"

Snatched

Wrist Watch

Geography Prizes.-Senlor. K. D. Sar-

A 17-year-old youth. Wong Yung, gison; Middle. E. C. K. Ciemo; Junior, was charged before Mr d'Almada at the M. J. Murgan.

French Prizes Senter (Presented by Central this morning with M. Hubert Jobez, the French Consuli, I.theft of a gold wrist watch from w C. McNay: Middle, N. Sokoloff: Junlar married woman, Cheuk Siu-to. 38, Presented by M. Rohert Jober, the in Queen's Road West on April 21, French Consuli, J. M. Gould.

expulsion C. N. Ellery: and with breach of an Latin Prizes-Middle,

order.

He admitted both offences. Junior, C. W. A. Brand.

Mathematics Prices-Senior (Presented

by Mr E Abraham), G. P. Blenkinsop: Inspector H. Brownrigg told the Middle, F. W. Goodwin: Junior (Pro-Court that Wong escaped after sented by Mrs F. G. Hill), J. P. McMaster, enatching the watch and was arrest-

Science Prizes-Senior, D. S. Anche;

Brand.

In the

of information received. He then idle, H. J. Kexoll; Junior, C. W. Aed on Wednesday last as a result Domestic Science Prizes Senior, M. 1. took the Police to a pawnshop where Hall; Middle, S. 3. Anderson.

the watch was recovered, course of the snatching, some degree of violence was used, added the Inspector, and the woman bore a slight injury on her arm.

Mir d'Almada sentenced Wong to nine

months hard labour and eight strokes of the

Arst cane on the count, and to an additional

OVERLOADED

the inter-school MOTOR JUNK

-The

weeks on the second. was further recommended banishment.

Blx

man

for

EXPULSION FOR BEGGAR

A blind beggar, who has been a familiar figure to passers-by in the vicinity of the Catholle Roman

Cathedral for several months past, appeared before Mr d'Almada at Centrol this mor- ning, charged with begging for alms He was arrested on Thursday. by the Police.

It was in view of the exceptional say, that the average pupil has been mado-this-possible. They are.__too | be- taken-of-the-case-of--the cox-with a long rattan cane, was cau- |

The man, L Sul-tong, 24,-armed tioned and ordered to be expelled from the Colony.

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Brand. quota of Prefects and sub-Prefectsmiddle, D. B. Strellett, Junior, C. W. A. 10 and 8 respectively-12 boys, nud 12 girls. They have had consider- ablo responsibility and I am proud to say they have proved most re- public- atllable, trustworthy and

spirited.

House-As before the war, the three Houses continue to play a Curriculum-During the first few vital part in our school life. It has been interesting and encouraging to months the curriculum was Jimited

watch the spirit of friendly rivalry in scope by the lack of equipment

former and, in some directions, by

grow. In honour of two Headmasters, two are now named temporary lack of suitable staf This was a natural and unavoidable Nightingale and Upsdell, the third obstacle but one which, I am

now being School House. now Games and Athletics-Association

Art Prizes-Sentor, F. Breil; Middie. The Blue Funnel Glaucus in the happy position to state, has football and hockey

have been largely Furmounted. There sailed from Hongkong for bec

ere played regularly during the Christ-N. M. Stevens and R. J. D. Jones; Junior

P. Atroshenko. are, however, two departments

ng and Easter Terms. Cricket has

Lecture Essay Prize-(Presented by Singapore on Tuesday with the school curriculum with which not yet been possible owing to the Mrs II. Sidbury), W. J. B. Keales. 1,000 tuns of fresh water in, we are not yet able to cope satis-

net Public Spirit Prizes.-I. C. McNay, M tnte of the ground though factorily-namely Physical Training ballast.

practice has been popular. We hope Polland, T. W. Kaight, H. C. Anderson. A Government spokesman told the mind these are two very important its former place of Importance. Our

for the boys and Hardwork. To my

next year that cricket. will resume Telegraph this morning that this was an exceptional case,

parts of

two Annual Athletic Sports Meetings any curriculum and I looke Owing to the, labour troubles in forward to the day when staff will

have been well supported and keen- Ty contested. We are very proud Singapore it was necessary for the be available in order to cater ade- ship, which was sailing for Singa- is our present editor.

that this year we won the Gover-

Shield in There is one additional fenture nor's pore to take on a consignment.of palm oll, to have her tanks cleaned which I should like to see in our sports...

Curiculum, In Hongkong.

though I

A am fully aware

new departure has been a

To illustrate the danger of over- The spokesman explained that it of the financial and staffing problems flourishing boxing class under the was necessary to have spotlessly that it would present. I refer to guidance of Mr Clarke.

loading junks, Mr F. Brett, Chief clean tanks

Introduction when taking on palm the

of commercial

books of our pre- Marine Officer, at the Marine Court Library-331

before oll, and sea water could not be pul classes for the senior

war brary were restored to the this pupils. It

this moming.

Mr Cak In the tanks as it would foul them. would, of course, be an optional School by the Custodian of enemy

quated the case of a trading We have over which had arrived the day before It was also pointed out that the subject but, judging from various property. Today Glaucus left with substantial general enquiries I have had from parents, 1,000 books and more are on order. yesterday at the Luen Cheong Wharf, Glenealy near

has been made possible cargo, and as a result of being able I consider that there is a fair de-his

carrying about 40 persons and fully through a special rehabilitation vote loaded with cargo. When a gang of Use fresh water as ballast, it mand for this.

together with the Games & Library coolies jumped on board, the junk Fund. We owe a deep debt

of capsized, fortunately without loss of gratitude to our many friends in life.

whose generosity has

He asked that a very serious view As result of the war years I should the Colony

to be mentioned indi-

swain of a motor junk, charged this circumstances that the authorities found to be 1, io 11⁄2 years below numerous

vidually but I should like to take permitted

be

morning, with carrying 40 excess moy the ship to carry away pre-war standards. This

this opportunity of thanking them passengers. 1,000 tuns of fresh water as ballast. put down to a variety of causes publicly for their help in this most

Defendant pleaded that he had An old woman, who claimed to be broken continuity of education, in-

important department of the been forced to carry these persons his mother, asked the Court to re- widely differing types of school's life. Our hearty thanks from Chinese Territory. He said lease her son, saying he was her only

the various In curr

are due to Mr Tucker, in the early that 22 of them had travelled free means of support. Her request was. from which children have days, and Mr Attwell,

our present The most noticeable weak-

ro-organising the lack of sound groundwork from

Library. Honourable mention must must also be made of the Prefects which all future knowledge

who apring and without which instruction have so efficiently assisted in its Sin Luo, 31, no fixed abode, was becomes a Herculean task for the

Magazines. We have had two fined $330 or three months by Mr teachers. Blair-Kerr at Kowloon this morn~ However, the patience and con- very successful publications of the ing, when he pleaded guilly to tak- scientious hard work of the staff has School Magazine, The Lion. Almost Ing water from a water hydrant received a well-merited reward. I all the contributions have come without permission and resisting refer, to the results of the Senior from the pupils themselves arrest on April 20.

Cambridge School Certificate Exami- are very grateful to Mrs said defen- nullon about which

who edited

first Inspector Howarth

post-war dant was found washing clothes at tinetly nervous, particularly when, magazine and to Mr Coxhead who On seeing that his two, young remarked Mr d'Almada nt Central

Scouts and Guides. We have our friends were being arrested by and this morning when he cautioned and They a hydrant on Shum Chun Street, as must be realised, the requisite

for committing, a cycling discharged a 24-year-old mason, L1 Answered near Argyle Street when he was text books, apparatus etc. were not school troops of Scouts and Guides Police

oth of which

which are arrested by a constable, Defendant available for at least the

well

Road supported, offence in Gascoigne

on Ho, who appeared in Court with his first six

the Lectures. We have been fortu- Wednesday

Man night,

Yon-you

face heavily bandaged and charged declined to accompany the officer to months. Seventeen candidates sat

poco station and resistedt ar- for the examination out of which 14 ing lectures during the year and our friends to go tree.

nate come very interest- the constable $5 to allow his with alighting from a moving motor Call

Man, too, was bus in Repulse Bay Road on April Two female earth coollen. Ngal sumcient credits to exempt them who gave up valuable time on our Latimer at Kowloon Court today with but as he was not familiar with the

passed and of these nine

sincere thanks go to these lecturers arrested and was charged before Mr 23.

Ld claimed the bus had stopped, Kau, 20, and Wong Chai, 30, were u

from the London Matriculation. Of behalf. Mirs Sidbury has very kind- offering a bribe to the constable. each Aned $100 for taking water the three failures one, I feel con- ly presented a prize for the best He admitted the count and

the same hydrant yesterday. the

the bus, fell and cut his face on the been for indisposition during the Landings" apprentice, Cheung Chan, was given examination. All things considered Beeching. This casay was open to knew what you were doing, I would

"If you were a little older and gutter.

it is a record of which

ay Forms V & VI and was won may We

by have no compunction and give you Justly feel proud and the highest William Kentes.

six-months," remarked Mr Latimer. credit goes to

to the

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION of stalt, many

"I think it's purely and simply a part After consultation with Mr Rowell case of indiscretion," ogreed Mr Admitting the charge of keeping whom gave up a considerable a brothel at 10, Reclamation Street, of. their summer holidays to volun-I decided that a Parents' Association Latimer when Inspector Morrison, Arst floor,

Wong Yee, 55, widow, tary extra tuition. I feel that the might be'n valuable asset to the prosecuting, sald that binding the

are niso to School. This was quite a new de- youth over would meet the case, was fined $250 or two months by Mr candidates themselves

for be heartily congratulated

the parture and I was not certain

I supported. to really to. how it would be way they settled down

cannot express adequately my ap hard work.

preciation of their enthusiasm and hard works on behalf of the school.

With seven previous convictions, granted. The opium was hidden in Their close co-operation with me in promoting the welfare of the pupils Tac Ho, 35, unemployed, was sen- the hollowed leg of a collapsible has been a source of the greatest tenced to six weeks' hard labour and table.. encouragement to my Staff and my recommended for re-banishment by self during the most difficult perlod | Mr d'Almada nt Contral thin of reconstruction. It is a very morning, when he admitted a charge Bourishing and most useful adiunct af breach of an expulsion order. to the school g

Tse was expelled for a period of five years in August, 1947, and was arrested last Wednesday by a de- fective-in Queen's Road West.

Water Taken

From Hydrant

Lie

rest.

from

come.

ness in nearly every case was a mad /Librarian, for their enthusiasm and of charge, and the remainder had-refused-and-she-was-asked if she

we were

dls-

obtained

enterprise in

running.

our

O'Connor

wished to accompany her son out of Paid $0.40 each.

Declaring that the regulations Hongkong. She agreed to go with must be complied with, Mr Cairns him. imposed a fine of $200.

Youth Offers

A Bribe

SHOULD BE A LESSON TO HIM

"Let that be a lesson to you. The next time you may be a dead man,”

For the same offence a 17-year-old Ident, would have passed had it not jussay on the lecture "The Normandy over in $100 for 12 month was bound locality, he stumbled on stepping off

six strokes of the cane.

Maintained Brothel

Latimer at Kowloon today.

The prosecuting officer sald the premises were ralded on Thursday night by Inspector Orem and "the floor was heavily engaged."

This brings me to one of the main problems with which wo are faced

Soldiers Assault Comrade

Two Fusiliers from the Inniskillings were fined $25 cach by Mr Latimer at Kowloon Court today, for assault on their comrade, Maxwell Thompson.

given by Comdr.

Before asking Lady Grantham to present the scholarships, certificates and prized I should like to place on record the very grent debt this Thompson went to the barracks school and owe to the members of

The soldiers, Francis Ritchie, 20,, fendants followed and assaulted and Samuel Hamilton, 10, admitted him.

that they assaulted Thompson at the Queen's Restaurant Nathan Road, at 0.30 p.m. on Thursday.

for medical treatment, after which the staff. Personally,

can nover

SEVEN PREVIOUS

CONVICTIONS

Imitation Firearms .. Twenty-four Imitation firearms

he returned with the intention of hope to repay the unstinted loyalty Ritchie was on an additional count getting the names of the defendants, and enthusiastle co-operation they were ordered confiscated by Mr of assault because he had assaulted · "Unfortunately, he put his hend in have given me. Theire has been no d'Almada at Central this morning on Thompson an hour after the first the llon's mouth when he returned sinecure during this rehabilitation the application of Det. Sub-Insp. D. Incident.

and was again beaten by Ritchie," perlod--with a dearth of text books G. MacPherson, who said that the According to Inspector Orem, the said Inspector Orem.

and equipment, and with forms con articles had just arrived in the threa soldiers had; a dispute, over a Thompson then went to the Police tinually increasing with periodical Colony, consigned to a shop at No. girl Thompson, was in civilian station and made a report and a influxes of children at every con-101 Johnston Road, Wanchal, and dress and after a short exchange of Police officer was sent with him to colvable stage in education, I con- the shop-linter hat taken them to words, Thompson loft the party and the Queen's Restaurant where the sider they are indeed worthily the Police to receive instructions on went to the lavatory. The de- two defendants were arrested, we described in the dedication in Ian what to do with them.

OPIUM FOUND IN

LEG OF TABLE

An application was made by RO Humphreys before Mr d'Almada at Central this morning for the con-; fiscation of 35 (nels of raw opium seized during a search carried out on board the steamer Daviken Inst The application was Wednesday.

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Three boatmen living on an un- Hicensed boat were arrested and YOU are cordially. Invited to charged before Me Latimer at Kow-submit contributions. All ac- loon Court today with falsely im-cepted will be PAID FOR prisoning & man.

The defendants are Lui Sang-yun, 37, Funk You, allas Fung Tal, 44,

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