▲ GRAND GOLF MATCH.
Deserthed by THE KOWLUNATIC.)
1820.
AN "ARTFÜL DODGER.”
Before Mr. N. L. Smith as the Magistracy this morning, a small
Despite the unkind predictions of Chinese bey" was charged with
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"When charged this morning before Mr. N. L. Smith with the unlawful possession of a revolver and 200
certain members of the K.C.C.. Goll snatching a purie from Mrs. N. S-state "that, subject to audi:, the rounds of Winchester ammunition, a |
Brown in Queen's Road, Central, yesterday afternoon.
By Mr. Fetter; There were many small bo's about, but the defendant was the only one who was running.. Witness saw him drop the purse.
at the
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HARATHON RACE (SCB-COMMITTER)
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To be run 30 SATURDAY, February 7th 1920.
Worship that the ammunition was for Winchester rifles, and, did not it the revolver. A fine of $250, or, in default, six months hard' labour, was the sentence passed.
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PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
`FINAL DIVIDEND.
We are officially authorised to Directors of the Hongkong and Section, that the "Grand Golf Match" advertised in saponic splendour, would
Mr. E. B. Potter who appeared for recommend
Shanghat Banking Corporation will Chinese, a foki of a passenger bost end in a wash out the contest duly the fence, pleaded not guilty,
forthcoming said he was employed by a man to meeting: took place, at King's Park, on Sun-
Mrs. Brown said that at about 2:15
A fins dividend for the year end carry the contraband to the sampan. day fast, in the presence of a large p... yesterday, she and her husbanding 31st December 1919 of £2.5-When he was arrested, he looked for number of spectators. Of course, it were walking along Queen's Road her shore and a bonus, of £3.10/- per the man but he was gone. Sergt. was not to be expected that such an Central when she felt some one share, subject to deduction of Income Pitt said that the contraband was important match, so hurriedly ar-snatching at Her hand basket. She TAX
found concealed under the ranged, would go of without a turned round and saw the defendant. Add to the Silver Reserve kitch; and there were difficulties to be running away. She looked into her
defendant's clothing. which fact Fund 2.000.000. overcome from the start. It is neces-basket and found that her purse was Write off Bank Premises... 1.000.000 suggested that the defendant knew sary to state. In view of the fact that missing. She called her husband's and carry forward about. 324 lacs. that it was unlawful to carry arms a disclosure of the names of the con-
attention to the fact and he gave
and ammunition without a licence. testants might prejudice their future chase. Whilst he was being chased.
**** |In reply to his. Worship, the Sergeant handicaps, for the purpose of descrip- the defendant threw the purse in the
said he did not think the defendant tion, assumed nomenclature must be drain and picking it up, Mr. Brown resorted to and I will therefore de- continued the chase, and ultimately
belonged to the armed robber class, signate the players as Mr. Bond Smith caught the defendant near Messrs.
but he was certainly a smuggler of. and Mr. Wooley Brown. Well to Weil and Co.
arms. The Sergeant also informed. come to the Arst hitch. Mr. Smith at the outset claimed the stakes since Mr. Brown had not put in an appearance at the appointed hour, viz 10 a.m Thereupon the referees held a con-
After Mr. Brown had given cor. sulation and finally decided that al-roborative evidence, the boy went though Mr. Smith was within his into the witness box and said he was rights, it would be more sporting to walking along. Queen's Road Central MARATHON RACE give his opponert a few minutes" yesterday when Mr. Brown grabbed Mr. Smith said he would him, and after slapping him on the Brace. rather lose the match than be accused face several times, dragged him of unsportsmanlike conduct and would towards the drain and made him play the round by moonlight rather pick up the purse. He did not know than give Mr. Brown a loophole for why Mr. Brown shoud have him arrested. He denied stealing the getting out of it that way. No soumen had Mr. Smith announced this sport purse. Sergt. Pitt proved that the defendant had been convicted' in Ing decision than along came Mr. Brown who eagerly explained that the reason for his late arrival was a lively argument with his next door neigh bour as to the liability for the cost of replacing for panes of glass which had been broken during the course of his (Mr. Brown's) early morning prac- tice at short approaches to an imagin- ary green (verendah) over an imagin- Ery bunker (fewer bed in his back. yard. After this knotty point had been decided, players and spectators proceeded to the first tee in solemn procession. Mr. Brown, after some At the Helenz May Institute last argument. was persuaded to drive off evening Major F J. Bowen lectured first. The caddy teed the tall fan "Women's. Work in the War" brand new Colonell and Mr. Brown before an appreciative audience, in grabbed the shah of a hefty driver the course of which he made imerest. which the caddy jerked towards himing reference to local war work. In the region of the sclar plexus. Taking his stance with grea: cire Mes Brown proceeded to describe that imaginary circle from the imaginary axis as propounded by Mr. Dodwell. a short time ago. It would have been a beautiful drive a perfect "wind theater" and laid the ball dead-in deed there were possibilities short that stroke that would have aroused the envy of a Ray or a Varden-hed Mr. Brown bit the ball. But he missed it and the referees had hurriedly to request the lady spectators to retire. and sternly to. warn Mr. Smith to the account published the other day refrain from imitating the behaviour of the various war charities to which of an electrified jelly whilst Mr.the funds raised in Hongkong were Brown attempted his second drive.devoted-and which I understand
June last year and sentenced to four-
teen days' hard labour and 10 strokes, for
unlawful possession.
His Worship, passed sentence of six weeks hard labour and 10 strokes with a rattan
"WOMEN'S WORK IN
THE WAR
Major Bowen said: In very part of
Start at $ p.m.
COURSE (bont 11 miles):-
OUT: Statue Wharf (opposite Queen's Statue) past Hongkong Club: and Law Courts, op Garden. Road to Public Gardens, past Government House, Along Chine Road to University. and thence along Pokfulum Road to junction with Jubliee Road.
HOME: Along Jublice Rond to Kecaedy Town Slaughter House, thence on to Prays (or Water Front) slong. Water Frunt to Winning Post opposite Hongkong Club.
BE Underigned has received instrac-
I door to sell by Public Auction,
(10 LCCOUNT OF SE OGNUERNIÐ,)
03
FRIDAY.
January 23, 1920, commencing at 2.30 p., the Sales Hoorna, No. 8, Dos Vaux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
Valuable Chinese Porcelains, CURIOS, at..
·
dc.
kc... Including a large variety of 5-colour ed and 3-coloured Vares. Wall Plates. Table Screens. Blue and White Vases, and Incense Burners, Old Brose and
Race Stewards will be posted along Bees Figures, Vasea, &c., Kakemonce, Lacquered Ware, Ivory, Agats and Crysal Ornaments,
the cour e
Minimum clothing, singlet and shirts.
Prizes (trophies) accoring to number
of
entries.
our vast Empire the self same noble | CONDITIONS: Go as you please. spirit of patriotism and self-sacri-
NO STO PING fice, which did so much to win the I wish to make two remarks concern. war, was displayed by our women. ing the work done in Hongkong. First, my surprise at reeing, on my return to the Colony, a small band of devoted women still knitting com Intending Banners are re ‘posted to forters and making bandages for send name, rank (if any) and addres poor soldiers as the war had never
G.. G. N. TINHON, Esq, ceased-so true is it that it is difficult
Hon... Fecretory, to give up a good babit once formed. Secondly, the remarkable feature in
Hong Cong Boxing Association.
c/o Jonsson STOKES & MASTER
Prince's Buildings,
to
Ice. Boure Street. Details as to drawing for places etc.,
ENTRIES date on SATURDAY 24th January, at 12 noon..
H. J. Gedge, F. C. Jenkir,
J. C. Wildia, G.. G. N.. Tinson,
Here, he was more successful for he was in the hands of a lady treasurer will be duly published in these Lolumus. moved the ball from the tee and thus is the literally minute amount made it possible for Mr. Smith to take spent in "expenditure." So small his turn, whose caddy produced an was this amount that the people of inflated spheroid shout foot and a Hongkong have the satisfaction of hall in diarreter and proceeded to knowing that practically the total "tea" it. Mr. Brown hereupon ap- subscribed by them and a very pealed to the referees who upheld his generous total it was went directly contention that the regulation "golie" to the support of the charities which must be used. Mr. Smith argued needed funds so badly. Nothing that since there were no restrictive was frittered away in inflated ex terms laid down in regard to this penditure, and when one considers: particular match he was entitled to how much is usually spent in the use a cricket bat and a balloon should organisation. and upkeep ot he so desire. This necessitated a charities, Hongkong has, I think, further consultation between, the re- special grounds to congratulate itseit ferees which might have ended in a and those who so devotedly worked deadlock had not Mr. Brown, assum- the funds. (Applause), ing that laudable sportsmanlike 'self-
At the conclusion Major Bowen
Bacrificing attitude adopted by his was heartily thanked for his lecture.
opponent in the Rrst instance, pointed
out that there might be some difficulty
KINEMA NOTES.
Marathon Race Sub-Committee.
TO LET.
The above stock recently arrived! from the North and incluries pieces. from the Ming. Kunghi, Kienlung and Towisong Perioda.
The bulk of which will be sold with- out reserve.
(Particolars from Catalogte) Terms: - Gash.
On view day of sale.
HÜCHES &"SOCOE,
ductionser
Bengkong, January 13, 1828
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From EUROPE AND STRAITS.
THE Company's Steamship
:”IYO MARU,” haring arrived from the shore Ports, Consignore of Cargo are hurtby informed that their Goods are being innded and placed at their risk in the Hoxoxoxa AND-EOWLOON. WHARF AND Godows Co.'s Godowns at Kowloon, whare, sach consigu madr will be sorted out mark by mark mad delivery can be obtained sa noon sa the Goods are landad.
Optional Gouds will be carried on unloa instructions are given to the ontrary
TO LET SHOP in Nathan Road, botura Nook, TO-DAY.
Kowloon Apply to Humphreys Eriale & Finance Co., Ltd. Alexandra Buildings.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
TAB Dadaraigned bava recaivač
Goods not aleared by January 20, 1920, will be subject to rent
Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Contigues's and the Co.'s representativen at an ap: oint. ed bar on TUESDAY and FRIDAY, All claims rast be presented within tra days of the steamer's - 'arrivai
Norma Talmadge is at the Coronet instructions to sell by Publicbert, after which date they must be
For Account of the Conosmed)
in holing out. Mr. Smith realised im- mediately the force of this aremment and instructed an unengared reddy to **take Charley Junior's punching hall back to the house." A. regülation ball was then "teed" for Mr. Smith who apparently, also phonesed by the Dodwellian dictum, only succeeded in jast displacing the bell from its sandy success as stage play in many of; pinnacle and watched it trickle in the of the largest cities. The picture. wake of his opponent's he1. "What was adapted for the screen by Paul did I do wrong there ? demanded Westy irom the play by Edward Mr. Smith of his simporters. "Ye Clark, and directed by, Roland West. clanit him too much the to "Surpassing even her supreme char. renlied a pel "Right " replied acterization in "Ghosts of Yesterday"! Mr. Smith. I don't cleanit the and "By Right of Purchase,' this damthing on the port he wears behind charming Select star has inspired her him, next shot, 1 pive the match to countless admirers to new enthusiasm old window smasher here." He did with her portrayal of the heroine in
De Luxe Annie" "clapsit him." and a monument ist to be erected on the :emat with the
Theatre in the title role of De Auction Luxe Annie," her latest Select Picture, which is still registering a distinct
the relerees, whilst
tennismoriju
Julie Kendal, the loving wife of a inscription "Bond's 'Hola" And so head and becomes an aphasia victim. devoted husband, is struck on the The event match proceeded, the While in this condition, she becomes further details of which must be left the confederate of Jimmy Fitzpatrick for description to some festure derė. Suffice it to say that, at the carclusion in the operation of the deluxe book.
variation of the old badger game.
Ignorant of his real purpose, she avarding the march to Mr. Smith-evades the detective whom her 3 up.. have reserved the right to re-husband had retained to trace her, verse their decision alter reference and subconscious, Bees to the little to the Stewards of St. Andrew's and town n which the summer home of Carnoustie. It must be related how the Kendals is situated. There a ever, that when the contestants re surprising but altogether logicil turned to the Club Häuse it was found chain of events brings her to the that somebody had "pinched" the house, where her husband and his jakes and the "Robbien" sticks friend, Dr. Nibio, meet her and her would require soleing and healing confederate
',
Later on in the day certain reddies An operation restores her memory. did a roaring trade in gol kells.
and with it, the happy family life
Kendals before the catastrophe.
I have to thank the referees for which had blessed the home of the recording: the following new Pol! terms. "eine" urine the match:
The Putty shot (B-Smith!
The Floraloe : (W.. Brown)...
The "Gordelpr« * £Snectator). The Briksup (B. Smith), The Clicker (Caddy)..
The Flaskup (Everybody)./"
The Wertheldowegonow (B. Smith
and W. Brown).
מל
FRIDAY,
January 16, 1919-at 10:30 am, at their Pales Roca, No. 8, Dee Vanx Road, Corner of
Ice Home Street, Sondry Household Furniture 80. 86. (Removed to Sales Rooms for Convariance of sale),
•
Also Pinno by Deer and Bahn in good condition and Mi-cellaneous Goods.
Terms: Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGE,
Auctionar
{POR A DOCENT OF THE CONCKIND)},
024
SATURDAY, January 17, 1920, at 11 am., at "their 'Fales. Rooái. No, '8 Des Vrais Ronel Corries of
Tor Home Hiroot. One Pilater Fog. (six months old).
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Teras:-Cab..
recognized. No claims will be simitted | after the goods have left the Gedov.
NIPPON YUSEN KABBAS
Agents,
Hongkong, January 13, 1920.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC COMPANY, LID..
EXTRAORDINARY (GEN-¦ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ERAL MEETING of the above ramert Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, St. George's Building Victoria Hongkook, on WEDNESDAY, on the 28th day of January 1920, st 12 c'clock Neos for the purpose of considering and if thought fit of passing the following: Resolutions. as. Extracrdinary Resolu
tica-
(1) To consider, and if thought t approve the draft. new Articles which will be submitted to the Meeting
(2) That the Capital of the Company be increased la Three million dollars: ($3.000.000) by the creS-- tion of Two hundred and forty thousand 240.000 shares of Ten dollars ($10.00) roch, ranking" for dividend and in all other respecti pari panu with the existing 'sharea! in the Company..
And in the event of the First Read- lution being passed with or without. modification.
(3) To consider, and if thought fit.
to pass an Extraordinary Resolu tion to the effect ;-~That the rem Articles altondy approved by this. Meeting and for the purpose of idanti Scation thereof subscribed. by the Chairman bo and the same ars bereby approved, and that such Articles be and they are hereby adopted as the Articles of the Company to the exclusion of and in substitution for all the existing. Articles thereof.
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO- GIVEN that a further Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, St. George's Building afore- said on MONDAY, on the 16th day of February 1990, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of receiving a report of the proceedings of the above mentioned Meeting and of coniring, if thenght fit a Special Relations the above mentioned Extraordinary Resolutions (2) and (3),
And the subjoined Resolution will be proposed as an Extraordinary Reaola- tion.
That it is desirable to capitalize: "the sum of $400.000.00 standing "in the credit of the Company's *Reserve Fund, and accordingly
that for the purpose of #fecting "Euch capitalization a benus of $10 "per altre on each of the issued shares of the Company be and the *Kama je bereby declared red that "the Board be and they are hereby "authorised to satisfy auch bonus. by the distribution Amongst the persons who are registered as hold- *bra of the issued $10 shares of the "Company ou the date hereof of one "of the aaiasted $10 shares of the
Company credited as fully raid up "in respect of each share of the Company held by such persons ne "aforesaid and in satisfaction of "uch aforementioned bonus, and that such shares rank for. dividends "and in all other respects as from
the first day of March 1920," Drafts of the new Articles of AssocÏAT tion may be seen at any time before the Becond meeting, except Saturdays, and Sundays between the hours of 31 a.. and 4 p.m. at the Registered Officer of the Company, or at the Offices of Mesurs. Jubason Stokes and Haster, Prince's Buildings, Hongkong, the Company's Solicitors.
2.
Dated this 13th day of January 1920.
By Order of the Board.
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Agedia, Hongkong, January 13, 1920.
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