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1HJ18DAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1921.
PAWNED BANGLES.
LIVELY SEQUEL TO ALLEGED
FRAUD,
Attempting to pawn a pair of gilded. silver bangles as gold, was the charge preferred against a Chinese woman before Magistrate me yesterday
afternoon.
the
the and
STONE-THROWING..
ANNOYANCE TO MOTORISTS.
POLICE SERGEANT-A TIKGET.
A Chinese bor was charged before Magistrate Uire this morning with havitg thrown a store into motor car No. 28 en Pokfulam Road yesterday.
Replying to the Magistrate, the witness said that he did not see the accused actually pick up the stene, but saw it leave his hand.
Mr. H. Macnamara, who pto-
Mr. Robert Yip, compradors of secuted on behalf of the pawnbroker, Messrs. Reiss and Company, said he said that the neuted's act wind was driving in the car on Poktulum not be criminal in itself, but fRoad soon after 5 p.m., yesterday the fact that there were accom- when he saw the accused throw & panying circumstances which went good sized stone which struck the
The to prove guilty knowledge
body of the car' with some force and accused Assured · one of not a little noise. pawnbroker's assistants that bangles were genuine gold. dissuaded him from boring one of them to test. She received $100 for them. Afterwants when theassistant feurd that they were not gold, he scovered abo that she had given aim a wrong address. Later the ccused went to another pawa- -hop with anther bangles. Although under different names, the business of the two shops happened to le in the same bade The assistunt of the other shop wat there when she called, and he sent for "the police.
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Mr. A. E. Hall. For the defence alleged that the charge was tramped- ap, declaring that the accel never made the second attempt to pawn the bangle, ffe cross-examineri the witnesses very searchingly.
Continuing, the witness said he got out of the car and chased and caught the accused, whe begged to be As this was the sixth or excused. seventh time this sort of thing in that had happened to him particular section of the district Salgingpun) witness decided to give the accused in charge to make an example of bine.
The accused said he was running to a medicine shop to get some ginger for his mother whowas suffering from a headache. He accidently kicked a stone against the car. It was not done intentionally.
Inspector Appletor said store throwing was
that commen
Mr. Macnamara protested against in the district And caused Mr. Hall's attitude, asserting that auch annoyance to the many motor- his witnesses were being ballied. Heists who used the road daily. Only complained also that Mr. Hall was taking unnecessary time making the witnesses repeat all their evidence
This brought a request from the Magistrate to Mr. Hall to refrain from aking the same question more than
Ince.
Mr. Hall asketi uae witness how many times he had been to Messrs. Deacon, Looker. Deacon and Harston's office.
On"
Mr. Macnamara objected the ground that the question was irreleva ut.
The Magistrate remarked that there was nothing in the man's evidence tu Suggest that he was not bour fide.
Mr. Macnamara closed his case, submitting that the accused knew the bangles were not made of gold. The fact that she gave a false address supported that contention. Besides, she had gone a long way from where
lived she
dispose
vt
to
the bangles. The яте
yesterday evening the Sergeant on patrol had two stores thrown at his notor cycle on Bonham Road, but unfortunately he did not see the per- son who threw them.
The Magistrate called the boy's parents and told them they must reach him not to behave in such an unly manner.
The father: We send him to school, but apparently he is not taught there, The Magi trate: These things must be taught at home.
The father: At home he is a quiet and obedient boy.
The Magistrate: I don't want to have him beaten here, but you should punish him at home. I will fine him 35. You can pay and then get it out of him when you get home.
HANKOW TROUBLE.
obviously new and yet she had BRITISH STEAMER BOYCOTTED.
aid that she had worn them for
years.
Hankow, Oct. 26.-A
TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS.
ST. ANDREW'S BALL 1921
REEL PRACTICES.
THE FIRST REEL-FRACTIO
will take place on TUESDAY, 8th November, at 5 pm. instead of FRIDAY, 11th as previously astified.
By Order of the Commitise
T.W. BILL,
Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, November 3, 1921.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
45 OF THE SECOND BATCH OF
PONIES (hbscription Griffas B) are due to arres on SUNDAY, 6th instant, and will be drawn for at Hong- kong Jockey Clay stables on the me day at 5 pm. If the Steamer is delayed the draw will take place on MONDAY, at the same time.
Hongkong, November 3, 1821.
CITY HALL
BEETHOVEN-RECITAL given by HARRY ORE
од
MONDAY, November Tik, 5.30 p.m. sharp BOOKING AT ANDERSON'S
G.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PARTICULARS and Conditions of the
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAYS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
·PEAK OLUB.
NOTICE: 10 ·MEMBERS and
SUBSCRIBERS:-
For the DANCE, pa SATURDAY next, the 5th inst, the services of the Band of the .. "EMPRESS OF ASIA" bare boen wetred. -
For this Dance the circular of the 25th ult. will pot apply, and Tickets can be obtained, as formerly, from the No.1 Boy-$1.50 per person.
JOHN BENTLEY,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, November 2, 1991.
THRATEE
HONGKONO.
ROYAL
Commencing WEDNESDAY, November 9th, at 9.15 EDGAE -WARWICK Abounce the
WARWICK COMEDY COMPANY,
Nov 9. The Circle.
Nov. 10. A Bill of Divorcamaat. For 11 NO PË<FORMANCE.
Nor. 12
Nov. 14. Nov. 15.
The Double Event. Compromised.".
Three Comedies and a
Thrill, GRAND GUIGNOL.
Hov. 16 Brown But
(By General Beqcost). For. 17. Doormats. NOT. 18. The Law Divine. NOT. 19. Eliza Comes to Stay.
PRICES: $1 $2 & 1. Plans at Mess 5 Montrle & Co. BOOK EARLY.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS. LIMITED.
From
ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO, LONDON & STRAITS.
THE Steamship THE
Jetting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on NDAY, the 7th day of November, 1991, at 3 p.m., at the Oce of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of fine Lot of CROWN LAND at Jordan Rad in the Colony of Hongkong,
"BENLAWERS*" for a term of 5 years, with the
Cargo are hereby option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty YONSIGNEES the King, for one farther termof 7 year-landed at their risk into the hazardous informed that all Goods are being
Bagivity No.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
iend Let No, 147.
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Boundary
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wireless
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
Annual Real.
She also said in so many words that they were gold, and the message from Ichang, dated October' moment a fest was attempted, tried 23 states that the steamers Meitan" and "Anlan retamed from Chung- to get them back.
king yesterday. They report that all steamers arrived safely at Chungkir PARTICULARS and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be The "Loongrow" was boycotted anilted on MONDAY, the 7th day of not permitted to discharge her cargo November, 1031, 3 r., n. the Offices or the baggage of the passengers. of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor Captain Hall's life was threatened. Of One Lot of CROWN LAND
The Loongmow" was not permitted to leave and a guard of four men from the U.S.S. "Monomacy" was placed on
Mr. Hall confined his argument entirely to the fact the bangles bore the Chinese characters for "pure gold," and declared that the story of the woman's second attempt was lie.
Mr. Macnamara said that this, was the first time it had been denied.
The Magistrate suggested that Mr. Hall should not speak shout lies un-board. less he could establish them as such.
Mr. Hall. She will deny it.
The Magistrate: She may.
Mr. Hall: Not may, but will, The accused then went into the itness box and while admitting pawning the bangles said she did so in good faith. She absolutely denied the alleged second attempt.
In cross-examination she said abe had bad the bangles for 10 years and had worn them in Fatshan. She did let the accountant hire them to test
:hem.
at Pipers Hill, Tai Po Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years. cemmenting from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His ILM.S. "Tea!" was in action on the Majesty the King, for one forther 15th with rifles and machine-guns term of 24 years, less 3 days, against the Szechuenese at Kaanto- kom.
FOOTBALL.
KOWLOON TEAMS.
1st. Division match on Saturday on Kowloon ground at 4.30.-Kow- loon v R.G.A.
Kowloon team: Eve, Marrison and Oswick, Coupland, Weyman (Capt)
Mr. Hall asked for her discharge and McKelvie, Millard, Pasco, Tom- She had absolutely repudiated the story for the prosecution, he declared, send, A. Duncan and Coombs.
The Magistrate said he saw no
2nd. Division match on Saturday
reason to discnydit the pawnbrokers on Navy ground at 3 pm:-Corlisle"
v Kowloon.
or to suppose that they had plotted against the accused. It might be that she was employed by someone; he would take it that way it Mr. Hall
Mr. Hall I don't mind how yon take it.
re-
The Magistrate: If you like, I will make your client take fall sponsibility, fut I an unwilling to do that because I know women in her position are liable to be imposed upon. The sentence will be two months'im- prisonment.
Kowloon team: Muskett, Spary and Adams, Hewer, Ecberts and White, Donovan, G. Duncan Mason, Hazlitt and Rasmussen.
Reserves: Preddy, Brown, and Estorfic.
MURDER MYSTERY.-
BODY TIED WITH ROPE,
The neck, hands and fect tied with
Mr. Hall: I give notice of appeal rope. the slightly decomposed body of
Chinese woman thirty years old was found lying on the south bank of the Samchan river near Lowu in the New Messre. Burkill's offices and Territory, yesterday. Murder zem spacious godowns at the rear, situated obvique. The district police are now at 2, Kinliang Road, have changed investigating the mystery.
han is, the Shanghai Mercury says, for
the enormous sum of Tha. 900,000.
The purchaser is the Mitsui Bishi
Bank, who, it is understood, will not An advertisement of interest to attempt rebuilding for two or three Tongkong Jockey Club members years yet. The present offices and appears in this issue. godowns on the Lot are not very an
cient, all having been erected within The services of the "Empress of the last fifteen years. The property Asia band have been sctures for was bought by the firm of AR the Feak Club's dance on Saturday Burkill and Sons in 1900 for Tisnert. 67,500); to allowing for the extensive
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No, nt Sale,
Registry No.
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PUBLIC AUCHON.
Upset Vilen.
Undersigned have received in. stractions to sell by Public auc-
OF
MONDAY, November 7, 1921,
commencing at 11 am.
at the Chins Provident Loan & Mortgage Co's godown, Kennedy Town.
A Quantity of Wire Eope, Steel Joists, Steel Channels, Iron Rivets, fron Chains, Bolts and Nats and Sun- dry Electrical Supplies (Lamps etc.)
Tw:-Cash on delivery.
Auctioneers
LAMMERT, BROS.,
Hongkong, November & 1921.
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
LL preliminary notices of forth
coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion is the news columus of the China Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 each, (as announced in May and, June of building improvements which havo A Beethoven recital will be given last year) providing that they do not cost a considerable amount of money by Mr. Harry Ore, the well-known occupy more than four lines. In in the interim, the sale price as pianist-composer in the City Hall on future if this space is exceeded they efferte last week still shows a very Monday, November 7, at B.30 pm, will be placed in the advertising handasme profit.
columns at the prevailing rates.
sharp
ander extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd, whence andjor
from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Undersigned have received in- Ehtractions to sell by Public Aneti- n
(MOM ACCOUNT OP TEN CONCERNED),
от
TUESDAY,
November $, 1921, commencing st 2.30 pm at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Is Bus Street, One 12-Boré Hammerless Fjector Gan by Joseph Laney bost
75 gaiteas!
One 18-Bore Hammerless Gon, Cartridges and Sports Bag. Terms:-Cath.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
*FOR ACCOUNT OF-THE-DOSCERNED).
Ön
TUESDAY,
NOTICES.
LC
ANE,
Smart
yet
C
RAWFORD &
OY.
Have now on view
their collection of
Inexpensive WRAPS, COATS
HATS
FROCKS
November 8, 1921, commencing
past their Sales Roome, No. & Der Vaux Road, Corner of
Ics House Street, Şeveral Lots of
230
JUMPERS
JERSEYS
SCARVES
Travelling Rugs, Blankets, Carpets (313 yds, 3131 yds., 3 x 4 yde: and
4 ydaḥ, Mohair Bugs, Stair Car pets, Pillow Cases, Turkish Taxels, Bed Sheeting and Bedsprenda.
Farma-Cash on delivers.
HUGHES & HOUGH
Auctionson. Hongkong, November 3, 1921.
(FOR 1000EST OF THE ÇONCERNED),
*
TUESDAY,
November 8, 1991, commencing st 2.10 pm, at their Sales Rooms, N. 5, Der Vaux Road, Corner of Ica House Street, TRAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, BRASS AND TEAK- WOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS, CARPETS,
&C..
L
&c.
Comprising:-
Diving Suites, Chesterfeld Solas, "No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godawas, and all arm-chairs (new), Card and Occasional Goods remaining undelivered after the Tables, Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, 10th instaut, will be subject to rent.
All claims against the foamer mest large and small Wardrobes, Disaing be presented to the Undersigned on or Cables and Chairs, Washstands, dry before the 17th inst. or they will fumed Teakwood), Sideboards. Dinner not be recognized.
Waggons, Dinner Services, Crickery, & All broken, chafed, and damaged Glass Ware, Cooking Stores, Cutlery, Goods are to be left in the Godowns, Electro-plated Ware, One American where they will be examined on the 10th instant, at 10.
by
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned
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Ice Chest.
Electric Reading Lampe, Screens, Sundry Blackwood Faraiture, Chairs,
GIER, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD, Cabinets, Pictures,
Ageots. Hongkong, November 3, 1921.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS
HE Undersignel have received is. structions to sell by Public Auction (Por Account of the Concerned),
41
OF
MONDAY,
November 14, 1921, at 10.30 am..
at No. 7, Hamphreys Buildings, Kowloon, THE
Faluable Household Furniture,
therein contained. Comprising:--
dc.
Dining Boom and Bed Room Suites, Indian Rage, China and Glass Ware.
&n.. &c. &c. Terms-Cleab on delivery.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers."
*And One 6 feet Convertible Billiard Table by Asciott, London. Ore Baby Grand Piano by Broadwood. (Fall Particulars from Catalogas). Tema: Ch'an delivery-
RUGHES & HOUGH,,
Auctioneers Hongkong, November, 3, 1921.
(FOX ACCOUNT OF THE CONCARNES)
Ú
THURSDAY,
November 10, 1921. commencing at 2.30 pm, at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, De Vrat Boad, Corner of Ice House Street-
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BEXLEY
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS,. Recently Imported from Europe. Comprising :- Household Liners, Blankets, Flannels, Flannelettes, Assortment of Carpets and Rogs, Staircase Carpets, St. Lambert, Cut-glass Ware E.-P. Wato,, Venetias Glass Ware, Venetian Electroliers Table and Drawing Room Lamps, Italian Marble Statuettes. Ornaments THE Undersigned have received and Electric Lampe and-m assortment T
instructions to sell by Public of Sundries. Auction,
G.
B
By order of the Administrator, the -Bapreme Court, 2
OX
THURSDAY, November 17, 192, at 11 am.,
at their Bales Booms, No. 8, Des Voz Boad, Oxner of Los Free Street,
28 Casos Brandy, 50°casse Liquore And
20 osis Boldo Wines, will be sold in large & small quantities.
-Cash on delivery
HUGHES & HOUGH.
· Aretioners to the Government.
Hoogkong, November 3, 1921.
In small lots to suit purchasers. (Fall Particulari from Catalogue). Terms: Cash on delivery.
HUGHES & BOGE
¡Auctionam's. Hongkong, November 3, 1921.
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