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TO THE
CHINA MAIL.
HONGKONG, TUENDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1915,
THE BOWEN ROAD
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TELEGRAPH.
DOG CASE,
The case in which Mr. M. J. D.
Stephens summoned Dr. K. Weigelsberg,
4, The Albany, for having an unmuzzłod
(Wah Tax Yat_Po's Servico.)
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dog on the Bowen Read, was continued | THE CITIZENS' CON ERINCE
at the Police Court to-day.
Mr. Stephens said there was a point
ho raised last time which Mr. D'Almada
PEKING, Sept. 6. A mandate proclaims] the 20th and
ubjected to and he would like his Wor-30th October and the 20th November as ship to re-call Mrs. Stephens and read the "dates for electing members for the over her evidence to her and get her to Citizens' Conference.
prove the story of the muzzle: He re.[ ferred his Worship to the muzzling orfer, which came into force on the 21st August and this dog attacked his dog on the 24th. Ho contended that the dog was not properly muzzled. It was very badly muzzled, improperly muzzled. He should also tell his Worship that since that dafe he had not liked to go walk through this dog. He was not the only one that complained of the dog.
Mr. D'Almada: That is not the sub- jeck of the charge.
Mr. Stephens: It is.
Mr. D'Almada protested.. this was, a waste of the Court's time and of his own, Mr. Stephens: It is the subject of the charge, whatever you say. This dog should be destroyed. The police should destroy it because it will do something worse and it must be destroyed.
Mr. D'Almada: My friend has closed bis caso."
His Worship read over, the evidence of Mra. Stephens, and she said the muzzle on the dog was not the one produced in Court. She could swear to that.....
Cross-examined by Mr. D'Almada, she said she could not say how long the dogs were fighting because she did not take out her watch..
Mr. D'Almada said he appreciated the fact that she would not do that, but suggested a minuto. Yes, certainly minute.
KWANGTUNG OFFICIÁL'S :
RESIGNATION. •
A mandate allows Ng Chi Hoi, chief secretary of Kwangtung High Court, to resign.
SANITARY BOARD.
TO-DAY'S MEETING.
The Sanitary Board held their usual fortnightly meeting this afternoon, Mr G. N. Orme presiding. There were also pro- sant Dr Fitzwilliams, Colonel Crisp, Dr Pearse, (Medical Officer of Health), Mr Ng Hon Tez, Mr Chan Kai Ming, and ME- Bowen Rolands (secretary)."
PRESIDENT AL CHANGE.
A letter was read from the Governmout re the appointment of Mr. D. W. Tratman to set sa band of the Sanitary Board, on the transfer of Mr. Orme to the Suprems Court.
conclusion
The letter was laid on the table. The President at the of the meeting thanked the members of the Board for the courtsay shown to him during the time he had held the position. He was sorry he had not bean able to do more to further the efforts of the Board in the direction of many ruforms which they all desired and which were rather hard to schiave in so short a space of time.
CONSERVANCY CONTRACT.
Mrs. Stephons said she saw the defen. dant's dog's muzzle hanging on its neok. The one produced was not the same as the one it was wearing on Sunday.
Mr. D'Almada said they were only concalled for the contract. cerned with the previous instance.
The Bard again bad on the agenda for discussion the terms and conditions of the conservancy contract for the village of Shaukiwan. &c.
Mr. Stephen's said it seemed no use to prolong the case. He supposed it must rest on whoso evidence was taken..
Mr. D'Almada said his client's dog was muzzled in accordance with the regula tions. His would call evidence to prova that
Mrs. Harker, of the Albany, gave evi- dence in support and" said the dog was always properly muzzled.
Defendant in the box stated he had taken particular care about the muzzle ever since he had been fined $5 when the dog was out unmuzzled through Ber- vanta Begligence.
- Mr. Stephens argued that the dog was an abominable animal and ought to be destroyed. The man ought to be fixed. The dog ought to be fined and the man ought to be punished," he added.
His Worship held that a technical offence had been committed as he be- lieved dog-owner ought to take the necessary precautions to ensure that the muzzle properly fitted the dog. He fined defendant 85.
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Mr. Stephens: I thank your Worship. I am much obliged to your Worship. am going. I have had enough.
ALLEGED FRAUD.
Cheung Chek Man was charged before Mr. Lindsell at the Police Cout this after noon with obtaining the sum of 1580.00 by false pr-tance from Luk Man Chu-k by representing to the latter that he could secure for him, the Comprador ship of the Tinambare, of the Java, Chins, and
Complainant was approchel in the first wook in May by the defendant who, it was alleged, rfare to spars him the Com pradoreship spin payment of the sum mentioned, which beafterwards said he had pald over to the J. C, J. line.
Mr G. A Russ prosecuted," Mr Dixon défending..
Mr. Ross said there were two charges; frst, of unlawfully obtaining the mony, and secondly of converting it to his own use. The plaintiff and defendant knew each other well, smoking opfam together every tight. Defendant said that the 3.0. L. lno had just put on new ship, and he had great indugnos and could soure complainant the ampradarship if the latter could put down 81580 security. The money was paid over to delenfant a low days later but nothing happened, and when inquiries were made the J. U. 3 line ald they knew nothing whahaver shout defou dant, had received no money from him, and had sya matter of fact appointed the compradore for the shipborn
The bookkeeper of the J, O, J. Káto zbern
The Chairman moved that tenders be
Mr Chan Kai Ming seconded and the matter was approved."
AN OFFENSIVE TRADE. An application for an offensive trade license at Nos. 1 and 2 Sai Kang Road, Kowlooos was approved.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS:
Corps Orders by Lieut.-Col. 4. Chapman, Y.D.
LEAVE.
Corp. A'Whitelaw is grantet leave absence from 2. 9. 15 to 23. 9. 15.
Pte. H. Gern is granted leave of absence from 24. 9, 15 td 24. 7. 18.
- PARADES.
Parades for Wednesday, 8th instant at 5.30 p.m.
Right Section M.G.Co., Section drill and Skirmishing on Oricket Ground. Recru ta, Squad drill and zilla exercises on Cricket Groand.
Signalling Section-Squad drill. and Skirmishing at Headquarters. Articles of uniform, the issue of which to cortain members was authorised at the parade on 95. 8. 15, are to be drawn at this parade"
DETAIL
Gun Club Hill, Kowloon. On daty until morning of 13th instant- H.KV.E
art for daty Bight Section M. & CO. Oficer on duty Linut. Kennett.
DETENTION CAMP, KOWLOONS
On daty until morning of 13th instant, HK.V.RAM.
ept. 19th Econ's Company, Lieut.
Sept. 14th Boots Company, Caph: Hut shisona
Sept. 15th Scouts Company, Captains Stewart C
Saph 16th centre Section M.G.Co. Capo. Wood, alon
Sept. 17th No. 1 Sec. Art. Batty, and Lolt Sea. M.G.Co. Lieut. Rein.
Bapt. 18th Civil Service Company Capt. Churchill
Sept. 15th No. 7 Section Arty. Batty Lieut. Danby,
Orderly Odoer 13th to 20th instant- Test Wright
Orderly dergeant 13th to 20th instante Carple Hemliton,
stod and Pablished for Tas