MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 19217.
THE CHINA MAIL.
CRIMINAL SESSIONS.
QUARTETTE OF BANISHEES.
LATE SIR BOSHAN WEI YUK::
*ON ACTIVE SERVICE,"
NEW ASSOCIATION FORMED,
Four banishees who were presented before the Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice Gompertz) at the Criminal Sessions to-day were each sentenced to five years jail with hard labour for disobeying deportation orders. They had all been banished several times, some of them for life.
BEVEN YEARS FOR FORGERY. Chow En Yan, the man who was prosecuted at the Polion Court recently for obtaining goods from several Hongkong firms with forged University orders pleaded guilty on six cohnts. In sentencing him to seven years' jail His Hohour expressed the hope that during that term he would be taught some more useful trado. The prisoner bad, it appears, been in trouble for the same thing
before.
HOUSEBREAKERS GET HARD.'
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Pleading guilty to a charge of larceny and another of having bouse- breaking implements in his possession, Lan San was awarded 5 years' hard labour. Yuon On who was accused of being found in a house with intent to commit a felony and with his tools of trade in his possession pleaded not guilty but could not convince the jury. His record was not so black as Lau San's so he was let off with 18
months.
There is only one cass left on the list now, that in which Toang Kai is charged with kidnapping. It will
come on to-morrow.
DANGEROUS TRICKS.
MUST BE STOPPED.
A riceha coolie was charged before Magistrate Wood this morning with having fired crackers in Spring Garden
Lane, at 12.15 ..
He said that he was driving his empty vehicle through the lane when some one threw a cracker into it. Being afraid that it would damage the cushion if allowed to explode in
the ricaha, he threw it out.
Sergt. Post said that he saw the accused throw a cracker among a
crowd of naval men. He had another lighted up in his hand when the wit- nesa went up to him.
Inspector Blackman said that cracker firing was an almost nightly occurrence in the lane. He had had several cases recently, in some of which Europeans were concerned. In his opinion sailors were the principal culprits.
Magistrate: What is it done for? -It is done for fun, but is very dangerous. I have a sailor outside who was struck in the eye by one of the crackers thrown by the accused.
William O'Connor
of H.M.S.
"Merlin," said that the first cracker thrown by the accused struck him in the eye and then exploded. Accused was about to throw a second when the Sergeant arrested him. Neither the witness nor his friends fired any
crackers in the laue.
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON.
Large crowds gathered in the streets this afternoon to watch the funeral of the late Sir Boshan Wei Yuk OM.G. pass by.
PROBLEM OF MEMBERSHIP,
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A promising nucleus for an "Active" Service Men's Association" in Hong- kong was formed as the result of a A detachment of district watchmen meeting held in the Coronet Theatre headed the cortege and behind yesterday morning. About 40 ex- them ware "coolies carrying service men attended and the proceed ย large number of floral inge were marked by a healthy wreaths. The deceased's four sons enthusiasm. Discussion was brisk followed the hearse as chief mourners once the meeting was well under way and his daughters were with other and views were freely offered. female relatives in motor cara further Mr. E H. Wilson was the first down the long procession. Amongst speaker. In a briei apcech he pointed those in the long string of out that in meeting to discuss the vehicles behind the hearse were advisability of forming an association noticed the Hon. Mr. Claud and for active arrvice men there was no Mrs. Severn, the Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird, antagonism towards the British Legion. the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Sir We desire," he said; to meet in Robert Ho Tung, Bishop Pozzoni, the spirit of comradeship, but that Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, Mr. Ho Fook, spirit is, to a certain extent, dissipated and many other prominent citizens, by the presence of those who were both Chinese and European.
not out there'; they act as a wet blanket, for they are naturally not in. terested in reminiscences of affairs in which they have taken no part." Mr. Wilson objected that the basis of mom- bership in the British Legion was tos wide; it comprised members of all branches of the Services, including volunteers and other auxiliary forces, excepting conscientious objectors. He understood that the local branch was
CHRISTMAS PRE- PARATIONS?
REVENUE PEOPLE
INTERESTED.
about to accept that constitution. It appeared to him that the Legion was formed to keep alive the military spirit; he would be heartily glad to see the back of militarism.
George Washington Drollett, an American living at St. George's Hotel, Kennedy Road, was summoned before Magistrate Lindsell this morning with the unlawful possession on Blake Pier, of 72 bottles of "Grant" champagne, 5 bottles of liqueur, 2 They had been told that they were bottles of Cherry Brandy, 2 snobs for wanting an association
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BUICIDE AT SHANOKAI.
SUPREME COURT CLERK
SHOOTS HIMSELF.
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December, 1981.
TUESDAY, 20th
RACE WEEK.
A FANCY DRESS BALL
of Cruelty to animals, MONDAY, Feb. 20th, 1922, at 8.15. at the
'SHANGHAI, December 19. - Mr. H. R. Comley Adams, assistant clerk in the British. Supreme Court committed suicide yesterday morning, in aid of the Society for the Prevention, shooting himanli at Vancouver Lodge. He died at the General Hospital three hours later. He had been suffering from shell shock, and gas poisoning and also from insomnia. He served with the colours practically through- out the war. He was single and his age was 32.
LATE MR. A OBIN,
FUNERAL AT SHANGHAI.
[China Mail SPECIAL.]
SHANGHAI, December 19. The funeral cer monies in connec- ion with the death of the late Mr. À. Oben, a director of the Sincere
Company, took place yesterday and were largely attended. The deceased, who was a devout Christian was buried in the Cantonese cemetery.
UITY NALL Tickets 3. Booking at Moutris's. collected at the door.
81 fine for non fancy dress will be
2 Lucky number Prises for those in Fancy Dress.
Bangkong, Decembar 19, 1921.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS,
HR Undersigned have received instruo-
don to sell by Publis Auction,
40
WEDNESDAY, Deo. 91, 1991. at 12 o'clock (noon), their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street £6 cases Castlemains Beer (qts) ---
Australian,
20 canes Charles Heidsieck Cham-
pagna.
10 Reehive Brandy, ****** 15 canus Fige.
e-ak vo delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers,
On
bottles of Sherry, 2 bottles of of their OWD. What, Mr. Wilson BOZE AND BAD TEMPER, THURSDAY, December 29, 1921,
a
dry Gin, 1 bottle of Vermouth, 1 asked, would happen if they called bottle of Whisky and I bottle of an Irishman a snob for belonging to Peppermint, on which duty had at the Hibernian Society! He would been paid.
promptly knook the individual on Mr. B. J. Grist, who appeared for top of the head with a blackthorn. the defence, asked for a remand. He He would like to see anyone call said that it was probable that after" digger" a snob for joining the the matter had been properly in Australian Returned Soldiers' Associ Festigated, the case would not be ation yet that was one of the most proceeded with.
exclusive organisations of its kind in the world. No man who did not go mitted to join it. overseas from Australia was per
Mr. N. L. Smith, Superintendent of tion to a remand. The duty on the Importa and Exports had no objec- liquor, he said, was $132.58.
The Magistrate remanded the case until Wednesday. Bail in the sum of $500 (the maximum penalty) was
extenderl
"CAIRO" DANCE SCENE.
MORALITY COUNCIL ASKS FOR WITHDRAWAL.
Mr. F. P. Franklin having been voted to the chair and Mr. J. E, Ollerton appointed secretary, general discussion began.
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COSTS SEAMAN TEN.
Before Magistrate Wood this morn ing, a Chinese seaman of the as "loksang," was charged with having smashed a sheet of glass worth $5 on the show case of a jeweller's shop in Queen's Road.
at the time and did not know what he was doing. In fact, he could not remember what had happened.
Defendant said that he was drunk
Magistrate: Are you prepared to apay for the damage done ?--Yes, but I have no money on me. I have some on the ship which is lying off Wanchai
One speaker led off by demanding to know whether a representative of the Hongkong Telegraph were present. If so he thought that, in view of the leaderette published by that paper on Friday, the Telegraph man ought to be asked to leave. He thought they ought to boycott the Telegraph altogether.
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The Chairman observed that there appeared to be no representative. the Telegraph present possibly for obvious reasons" and nothing further was heard of the matter.
Appreciation of the action of dramatic critics in fearlessly exposing the "undesirable features in an otherwise beautiful production" [the dance scene in "Cairo," at Hia
Alter it had been resolved to form meeting of the London Council for the question arose as to who would Majesty's Theatre], was expressed at an "Active Service Men's Association" the Promotion of Public Morality.
be eligible for membership. One
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Sub-Inspector Watt said that defendant went into a jeweller's shop at No. 360, Queen's Road and asked to be shewn a watch. After inspecting this, he saked for others. As he was under the inuence of drink, the shop peo- ple refused to serve him. Defendant became unruly and smashed the show case.
Mag strate: $5 fine and $5 com- pensation. The police will accompany you on board to get the money.
sommencing at 11 a.m.
their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, A FINE SELECTION OF TOYS, (Just Arrived), Comprising:-
Iine Dolls, Xocking horsGS, Toy Steamer, Warships, etc Toms:---Cash on delivery,
-LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers.
ол
WEDNESD Y, Dec. 38, 1991 commencing at 11 a.m
at No. 6, Des Vreux Road Central, (First Floor).
A Quantity of Office Furniture and Fittings,
1 Chubb's Safe, Height ..Width
4' 5"
3' 4"
Depth 2' 3" Remington Typewriter, 18" 1 Remington Typewriter, 1 Hows Scale.
5 Flectric Fane, 1-Radiator,
And
I Lot Electric Fittings. On view on day of sale. Catalogues will be issued.
Terms --Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
coming meetings, lectures and
the Dramatic Critic, referring to the membership should be confined to including a
In The Daily Mail of October 17, cetion of the meeting urged that Afrovisional committee of seven, TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND
representative from scene, wrote: "It is indecent both those who actually saw in conception and execution.
active Canton, was formed to formulate The scene begins quietly, but it works a couple of old Regular soldiers rosmeeting, which is to be held in the service during the Great War but then rules for presentation to the next A fine of $7 or 10 day's hard was up to a riot of sensuality. The danc: to enim admission on the score of Coronet Theatre on Sunday, January imposed.
ing girls madden both themselves and
8. Membership fees were fixed at $5, the men present. The men seize firing line service in previous wars.
A speaker urged that, to be con-entrance, and $5 annually. them, kiss them, paw them, struggle sietent, membership must be confined Most of those present joined up at with them in the abandonment of to men who saw active service in the onc. Others who wish to do so are animal passion, They fight for women Great War and pointed out that if invited to communicate with the like wild besats fighting for mates: they wer not careful they would secretary, Mr. J. E. Ollerton whose and throw the girls over shoulders; they are primitive, un-
GOT VELVETEEN: GOT
JAIL
A Chinese was charged before Magistrate Wood this morning with the unlawful possession of several yards of velveteen.
they twine their arms over their limbs basis of membership wider address is Box 494.
their than the British Legion's.
Finally it was decided to admit restrained, unashamed. It is no veterans who saw active service in Defendant said that he got it from good talking about 'art' or 'history other wars provided they could furnish a ship in harbour, the name of which or 'stage realism'--the thing is stark absolute proof that sickness, age or
he did not not know.
Inspector Spear said that when arrested, the defendant took the police on board the sis, "Dongola." from the No. 1 hold of which ship be alleged he had taken the stuff. Enquiries were
zunde from the Chief Officer, but the latter said that no cargo of that des- cription had been shipped on the
Vossel.
Three months.
SATURDAY'S Wedding.
Mr. A. B. Stewart, of Messrs Jardine, Matheson and Co. was married at St. John's Cathedral on Saturday afternoon to Miss. Mary Cox, who
senmality."
It was stated at the meeting of the them from serving in the late war.
Home other valid reason prevented Murality Council that its Stage Play Committee had confirmed the ac definition of "active service."
Then arose a difficulty about the
and the Council decided that the re-meaning the meeting wished to give curacy of the descriptions of the scene The Chairman said he thought the Presentation of manners and morals the term was "service on a fighting alien to this country is calculated to be subversive of public morality, that the number and gestures of ap whether that meant service before parently, semi-nude persons is an the Armistice and was told that it offence against good manners, and it did. A number of possible anomalies. was also decided to ask the producer were drawn attention to-the 1916 Mr. Oscar Asche] to withdraw or trouble in Ireland, the post-Armistice modify the scene,
activities in India.
front."
Someone then wanted to know
Another speaker wanted to keep out the conscripts" but it was prompt- pointed ont to him that, for, one thing, many were not old enough to volunteer before conscription came in.
The usual dinner dansant will notly arrived from home by the a.s.be held in the Hongkong Hotel's new "Dongola." The Rev. H. V. Copley grill room to-morrow night. Moyle conducted the ceremony, the
bride being given away by Mr. D.G. M. At 11 p.m. to-morrow Messrs, Barnard, Mr. E. H. Bowker acted as Lammert Bros, will auction a selection best man and the Misses Peggy and of high grade suit lengths etc. Joan Hornell as bridesmaids. ↑ À]--
Jardine's No. 1. House, East Point. The honeymout to be spent at Fanling
A suggestion was made at this stage that preferably to starting a new ex- service organisation in Hongkong men who had been under fire should form circle of their own within the British Legion. It found no sympathy.
reception was held afterwards at A party of Salvation Army men The general result of the discussion from Australia went through to was that it was agreed that anybody Shanghai on the "Shinyo Maru."who went overseas and set foot in a They are going to do missionary work theatre of war would be eligible. It in North Chino,
was thought by one member that conscience would prevent anybody
From June 1, 1920, to September. Some valuable lots of glass ware, who had not been in the fizing line 30 last £8,000,000 was awarded in marble statuettes ota, and a few pairs from joining up. "What if ther compensation in Ireland under the of special blankets and rugs haven't got a conscience somebody "Criminal Injuries Act,"
will be auctioned by Messrs.querie Than if they haven't got Hughes and Hough, to-morrow at a conscience let em got to hell one of 2,80 p.m. In their sales tooms. An "In it was the ersphatio response dian motor cycle will be sold at noon 15 was agreed afterwards that and at 2.30 p.m. there will be an embers should be required to auodon rule of furniture, including furnish definite proof of orkuing
Baby Grand piano,
service within a reasonable time.
The total output of the Ad- ministration's mines for the week anding December 3, 1521, amounted 3697,478 tons and the sales during
period, to 108,203 tons.
WISEMAN'S
SPECIAL
ALL preliminary notices of forth- ertertainments, sent for insertion in the news columns of the China Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 each, (as announced in May and June of last year) providing that they do not future if this space is exceeded they occupy more than four lioes. In will be placed in the advertising
columns at the prevailing rates.
CHRISTMAS LINES.
CHRISTMAS CAKES
(almond iced and prettily decorated) from $2.40 each.
CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS
from $1.50 each.
DUNDEE CAKES
(the origin ] Dundee recips). from $1.00 each.
We are also supplying this cake to order with a layer of almond icing and decorated from $3.00 each.
MINCED PIES $1.20 per dozen
All the above goo is are made at our own Bakery under European supervision.
TOM SMITH CHRISTMAS CRACKERS.
and a large variety of beautiful fanoy Boxes ôl Chocolates.
NOTICES.
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OHINA AND GLASS DEPTS,
TEA SETS DESSERT SETS EARLY MORNING TEA SETS BREAKFAST SETS
'A large
COFFEE SETS
selection Just arrived
in "Paragon" and "Crown Ducal” Ware suitable for
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We have just received a large consignment' of our stock pattern Dark Blue Band Dinner, Tea and Breakfast Ware:
Our Store will remain open until
during this week.
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No. 1 HAMPER,
1-ąt. Moet & Chandon Champagne. “Urowie Bent "
Blackberry Brandy
Pt. DOM
Qt. Martell's XXX Brandy
King George IV Walte Label or Perfection Whisky
Baperb *Tawny Port.
-40%
Hy
St Julien Claret
Old Brown Bharry Bed Best 2
D.0 L. Old Tom Gin or Dry Gin
* Burgoyne'" Australian Burgundy
1 phial Pomerahsan Bitters
1 Ot. Guillemart Champagne
1.Pt. D.O..
§ 1 Qt. Burgoyne's Australian Burgundy
Martell's T• •* Brandy
King George IV W.L. dr Perfection Whiski Taway Dry Part
#DQL: 014 Tom or Dy Giản Vins de Paste Tellow Beal phial Pomerantinghi Bittarn
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$35.
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