THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1922.
·USEFUL PRISONER.
DISHONEST NEWSPAPER PRINTER JAILED.
A Chinere printer employed by the South China Morning Post was charged before Magistrate Lindsell this morning with the theft of 10 lbs of linotype lead.
The defendant denied the charge, He said be
taking the lead to be melted down to make new types when the watchman arrested him.
SMUGGLED, CIGARETTES.
CHARGE AGAINST STEAMER
OWNERS FANS.
Captain Woolicott, master of the es "Hoisang" appeared before Magistr te Wood this morning in connection with the summons against the owers of the vessel for having returned an "incorrect" manifeet of cargo brought by the ship from
Canton.
SHIP AFIRF.
EXPLOSION NARROWLY
AVRETED.
KEROSINE "ON BOARD.
A fire broke out on board the Yeo
Woo Co'a... "Asia" (Capt. Bentley) in Kowloon Pay this morning. The Tassel which had been fully los led overnight, was preparing to leave port when fire was discovered among some matting placed between the bulkhead and a sinali bunker in the after part of the No. 2 fore- hold. Owing to thelargeamount of car go, the burker had been used to store threatened an explosion at any time. 1,000 bags of four. This, of courSE,
They were arrested on information The distress signal was promptly were given, and the crew immediately set this morning, received. When the boxes be found another packet of lead in the opened they were found to contain to work with the ship's appliances to
The Chinese watchman said that ou several occasions previously he had found pickets of lead hidden in M corner of the compositors' room on the first floor. Shortly, after 2 o'clock
Coster.
Mr. S. L. Smith, Superintendent of Imports and Exports, who prosecuted, told the Magistrate that two coolies were seen each carrying a large box along the Praya yesterday afternoon.
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Hongkong, April 13, 1823.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG
Between
Ji
PROBATE JURISDICTION ACTION No. 2 of 1990.
Lan Tez Tsau, Lau Tang Shi, Lau Ste Shi, Lau Ya Shi and Lau Li Shi,
and
Lau Shiu Chuen
Plaintiffs
COLUMBIA PACIFIC SHIPPING COMPANY.
From PORTLAND, ORE, and JAPAN PORTS,
J
THE Steamship
*** VINITA” (operated for are of U. S. Shipping Board) having arrived from above ports, Consignees are requested to present their Bills of Lading in exchange for Delivery Orders and take immediate delivery from alongside steamer. All cargo not taken delivery of from steamer by 13th April 1922 will be landed into the hamardons and or non- | hazardous godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. at consignees' risk, whence delivery may be obtained.
All broken, abafed, and damaged Defendant. †cargo will be examined at the By order of the Supreme Court Godowns on Tuesday 18th April at
10 a.m. of Hongkong and
Bader the direction of the Registrar, Supreme Court, Heters LAMMERT PROTEINS, have received instructions to well
FUBLIC AUCTION
Ca
TUESDAY,
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Steamer or Godowns, and sli goods remaining andelivered after Wednesday 19th by April 1922 will be subject &‹ rent and
any additional coolie hire incurred.
When he looked for it later, | 42,000 cigarettes of various fight the flames, which were rapidly soon after the defendant had gone up brands, worth $700, which spreading, fed by the highly infiam stairs, it was gone. The witness did duty had not bees paid mable matting, and helped by a not say anything, but at 7.15 am, as When questio: ed, the coolies said slight breeze, The Taikoo tug prompt- the defendant and his fokis were 1-3 that they had been hired on they went alongside and rendered ving the office, stopped the defendant wharf to take the boxes off the very valuable assistance. to search him. Defendant resisted,*Hoisang,” and were to have been
The Hongkong Brigade received the and he was compelled to call in a paid 40 cents to carry them to a cer- call at 9.50a.m., and immediately set Chinese rolice sergeant. When the tain shop. It was quite clear, said out with all available men on the No. sergeant arrived, the defendant Mr. Smith, tha: the men in charge of 2 fost, srriving alongside the "Asia" dropped a packet of lead on the the boxes were coolies. The manifest about a quarter of an hour later. ground. Later the defendant tried to returned by the "Hoisang" made no The Kowloon Brigade had arrived a get rid of another packet of lead, but mention of the two cases of little earlier on the No. 1 flost, and by the argent detected the attempt. cigarettes, and was wrongly dated the time Hongkong men reached the Defendant, who persisten 1 denied April 6 instead of the Sta, the scene, the fire was already well under the charge, said that he hs I been with date on which the vessel arrived control. The two new pumps were the Morning Post for nearly 20 years in port. However, the only evidence immediately put to work, and half an
All the right title and interest of the He had never been in trouble before. which the Department could pro-hort later, the fire was completely
Mag strates Why are so so duce to connect the cigarettes with extinguished, but not before the bevenamed defendant Lan Shin Chan foolish now? You have been 20 years the Heisang" was that of the banker was fooded and all the flourline Lan Wai Chus or (Chan) of and in the following properties situate in the with the firm, and now you do s
damaged by water. coolies.
Colony of Bengkong. thing like this?
Nos. 402 and 404 Des Voeur Road! Capt. Woolicott said that he was No damage was done to the vessel
West and Mr. B. Wylie, General Manager of not prepared to admit that the itself. It is understood that the four the Company, who was present in cigarettes were part of the "Hoi-was insured. Several hundreds of Cract, admitted, in reply to sang's" cargo. They were seized tins the Magistrate, that the defendant ashore, he said, and not on board, in the after part of the ship,
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of kerosens were
stared
had been a long-time with the firm. Oze of the coolies in the witness tox Httle distance from where the Wara I joined it 13 year ago, he said that he and his foki were taking fire occurred, and had the wind been was already there," he said.
the cases to a shop in Cleverly Street blowing in that direction at the time, Proceeding, Mr. Wylie asked the when they were arrested. They were it is dreading to think what might Magistrate in deciding the case engaged on the wharf by a man who have Eappened. As it was, every take into consideration took them on board the Hoisang thing happily over in s short space of time, and the Hong the value of the lead so much, and pointed out the cases to them: as the fact that the firm had been Magistrate: The prosecution kong men were back by 11.10, after ceutinzovaly losing lead for the past rests
man's evidence? standing by for some time in case of. on this
a fresh outbreak. It is thought that two years. Last year's balance sheet, hir. Smith: Tek be said, showed 1.000 lbs of lead mis; He is an accomplice! At any rate the outbreak was caused by the best
of the bulkhead igniting the mstting.i sing. Although he had posted notices he looks like it. is the office offering $100 reward for information relating to the identity of the person responsible for the shortage, up to the defendant's arrest this morning, he had, not succeeded in discovering the culprit. A shortage of lead in a newspaper office, he added, was a very serious thing. especially if it occurred at night.
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Mr. Smith:, He may be accomplice, but not by premeditation The Magistrate dismissed the summons.
CRICKET.
Asaid as to the defendant's char- The following teams will represent acter, Mr. Wyle said that he was a the HECC. in two whole day very good printer, sad he should be matches commencing 10.80 a.m. each
day, on H.K.C.C. ground. sorry to lose him.
Magistrate: On the other hand, the superintendent of the jail will be glad to have tim. They run a printing office thre-(Laughter).
Defender a sentenced to six weeks' band labour.
PCKET PICKER.
THREE MONTHS FOR PEN SNATCHER.
Befo e Magistrate Lindsel this marzing a Chinese youth was charged with having snatched a fountain pen from Mr. T. G. Wilken, of the China Mail in Queen's Road Central.
Defendant denied the charge and "aid that he accidentally bumped into Mr. Wilken, and the pen dropped from his pocket.
Tereus Gaarisen, on Saturday, April 15-T. E. Peace (Capt.). L. J. Davies, Lt. Franks, R.N., Mid. Hayter R... H. Owen Hughes, E. G. Lammert, L. D. McNicoll, E. J. R. Mitchell, D. B. Peat Lt. Setwart R.N., and R. E. A. Webster.
Versus United Services, on Mondas, April 17T. E. Parce Capt.) L. J. Davies, F. H. Farthing. H. Owen Hughes, E. C. Lamm, rt, F. ('. Miller, D. B. Peat. G. R. Sayer. E. B. Reed, F. J. De Rome, and R. E. A. Webster.
The death occurred on February 25, at Iron Bridge. Shropshire, of Mr. Herbert Elgar Hobson, who was Senior Commissioner of the Chinese Maritime Customs at the time of his retirement. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. Robert Hobson, of Wellington, Somer- Mr. Wilken said that about 9.10 set, and was in his seventy-eighth year. this morning, he was standing Mr. Hobson arrived in Shanghai in outside a Japanese photographer's Angast, 1861, to join the Customs Ser shop cking for the signboard of aice. At this time travelling was not firm when he felt a light touch on bis the luxury it is to-day, as he was 112 chest. He seized the defendant who days on the journey. In the following was immediately in front of him. De winter the Taiping rebels were closing fendant had the witness's fcuntain zound Shangbai, to like nearly every other European resident he joined the pen in his right band.
Volunteers, and, armed with a short Enfield, did much night sentry-go. In 1663 he went to Peking, and shortly after this, consequent on the behead- Proceeding, the witness said that ng of the Taiping rebel chiefs,
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Replying to the Magistrate, Mr. Wilken said that he kept his pen in his right top waistcoat pocket, and his coat was open at the time.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISENENTS
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
the 18th day of April, 1922, # 3 o'clock p.m. WITHOUT RESERVE.
Nos. 3974 and 39TB Queen's Read
Weat, Victoria,
being Inland Lot No. 1743
Na. 27 Bozbam Strand, Victoria,
Marine Lot No. 4.
being Sub-section 2 of Section B of
The above first named property is old subject to all existing mortgages and charges.
Particulars and continue's of side kan
be obtained from
Mesers. DENNYS & BOWLEY,
No. 6, Des Voeux Road Central, Hongkong.
Solicitors &c., or from
Messrs. LAMMERT BROTHERS. The Auctioneers.
Boopkong, ¿pril 13, 1921,
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before 2nd April 1922 or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected;
ARNHOLD BROTHERS &
CO., LTD.
Agents.
Hongkong, April 12, 1922.
BEN LINE OF STEAMERS,
LIMITED.
From ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO', LONDON & STRAITS.
S. 5. BENBINNES," CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
✓ informed that all Goodí are being | landed as their riek into the hazardous. and or extra hazardous Godawar of the Hongkong, and Kowloon Wharf and Godown.Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 20th inst, will be subject to reat.
All claims against the Steamer must ba presented to the Coderrigned an or Messri, Lammert Bros, are instructed before the 27th inst, or they will
to sell
not be recognized,
The s.s. “EⱭM MA”
Befage
THE rates of pay for local caddies at Now lying in the Yaumati Typhoon
Fanling advertised in the press on the morning of 13th inst. apply to the amount due to be maddie only.
Members will be charged at the oldį tee, except that the "Whole Day * ticket is caticelled.
(3) 9 holes or part of 9 holes on
New Course-12 cents.
(b) 18 holes on New Course—20
(c)
cents.
18 holes or part of 18 holes on Old Course-20 cents.
The usual extra charge being made when look sees" are placed round the course.
Hongkong, April 13, 1922.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS
ORDERS ST LIFT-COLONEL L. G. BIRU, DAO.
+
Administrative Commandant.
Annual Inspection.
The General Officer Commanding The Forces in Chins will inspect the
Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps on THUESDAY, 20th April, at 5.45 p.m. on Murray Parade Ground.
Every member of the Corps (Reserve | Company included) je required" to attend.
2. The Corps will parade at Head- quarters at 5.15 p.m..
One Marker from each unit will report to the Corps Sergeant Major at 5.30 p.m.
3. The Corps will be drawn up in
order of seniority in line facing Murray
Barracks.
The Mounted Infantry Scation will | South end of the Parade Ground facing the Cricket Ground,
The Pipe Band will be în rèsr of the
centre of the line.
when he seized the defendant, he was appointed Staff Inter be mounted and proceed direct to the
to General Gordon, with the latter struggled violently. : preter Witness however, held on and was important and enerous duties in rela- dragged to the centre of the road tion to the Settlement of Shanghai where the defendant returned the pen He served with Gordon until the end to him, saying something in Chinese of the campaign in 1804. For his which he did not understand. The services he was decorated with the struggle continued to the other side Gordon Campaign Medal, a precious of the road where the defendant broke star of the first order. He then re- loose and ran in the direction of joined the Customs, and served in one D'Aguilar Street where he was capacity or other, at no less than stopped by a Sergeant of the P.G.A. eighteen of the Treaty ports in Chins.
The Magistrate convicted. Inspector Browne proved a previous conviction and the defendant was senten ed to three months hard labour.
DRESS: Drill Order, Belts, Braces, Pouches, and Side Arm, Belmets, Shorts and Puttees except Mounte Infantry Section and Scottish Pisicons.
(Sd.) R. B. YOUNG, Major,
. Áðjatani, H. V. D. Corps. Hongkong, 1 bursday, April 13, 1925
|
under an Order of the Court
by
PUBLIC AUCTION
TUESDAY
The 2nd day of May at 3 o'clock p.m.
- In one Lot
At their Auction Rooms
in Duddell Street.
#
The ship is wooden ship of approximately 1800 tons capacity with accommodation for about 800 Chinese passenger.
Length 252 ft. or thereabouts
Beam 25 it. or thereabouts...............
For particulars to view apply to
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 20th inst., at 10 x m.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersign- ed by
to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Agents Hongkong, April 13, 1932,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Underzigned have received is- structions from W, HIGBY, Esq., sell by Public Auction,
DR
TUESDAY,
April 18, 1922, at 10,30's.m.
Messrs. Lammert Bros. The Auctioneers at Quarters Hongkong Defence Corps,
For further particulars apply to
MESSES. JOHNSON, STOKES
& MASTER Prince's Buildings;
or to
MESSES. LAMMEET BROS,
the Auctioneers
Duddell Street,
JAPANESE MASSAGE.
N. AKACEL, Graduate of Tokio Message School, No. 2, Queen's Road Central, 2nd Floor, Telephone No. 2630.
Garden Road,
THE
Valuable Household Furniture,
&C.
Comprising --
&c.
Teak Dining Room and Bed Room Furniture, Settees, Arm chairs, Dinner and Tea Services, Glase Ware and Cooking Utensils.
And
A Quantity of Pot Plants.
Fall Farticulars from Catalogue). On view afternoon before sale.- Term-Cash on delivery.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
- Auctioneers. Hongkong April 13, 1922.
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Mr. Hobson thus possessed a varied and unique experience of China. He opened Wenchow to trade in 1877, TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND Tamati Ferry Chungking in 1890, and Tengyuch (Yunnan) in 1900, besides which be spent three years at Yuling on the
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