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FRIDAY DECEMBER 8, 192, ·

'TAMAR" SENSATION..

ATTACK ON NAVAL OFFICER.

MARINE GETS FIVE YEARS.

Pleading guilty before a Court Martial on board H.MLS. "Tamar" yesterday, to a oltarge of baving used violence against Paymaster Comman der J. T. Ratcliff on the depot ship during the early hours of the morning of Tuesday, November 29, Private Stuart Kitchener Wincote of the Royal Marines wastorutenced to five years' penal servitude.

The Court Martial was presided over by Captain A.H. Alington.

ALMOST ON TOP OF IT.

INSPECTOR AND HILLSIDE

BLASTING.

Bang Lee, the building contractor, was this morning fined $100 by Mr. R. E. Lindsell for having carried on blasting operations without exhibit ing a red flag or heating a gorg.

"SUIAN" INQUIRY.

CAPTAIN BIRGS' EVIDENCE.

Captain R. A. Birsa, master of the "Sui An," gave evidenos when the commission inquiring into the recent plzasy of the versel resumed this afternoon.

Referring to the piracy regulations Inspector Kent said about B p.m., as they applied to the "Sui An" on November 8 he was walking along the Chairman (Mr. J. R. Wood) the path near the University pointed out that these provided recreation ground on bin

'the way that

voted!

should to the Kennedy Town station, carry ten revolvers and 500 when suddenly he heard two blasting rounds of ammunition. He asked explosions on the billside a little die Captain Bing whether the ship was tance ahead of him and many rock carrying this. equipment at the time fragmente flew into the air. There of the piracy and the witares rplied was no warning previous to the ex- that the "Sui An" possessed siz plosions sad no workman was seen on revolvers with a sufficient ammunition the path. Had the witne's been a supply, six rifles with siz hundred minute sooner, he would have been rounds of ammunition, and a police "right in top of it,”

whistle. Answering further question Magistrate: If you bad heen Captain Bites said he believed the twenty yards forward, would it bave arme equipment of the "Sol An" been dangerous to you I don't has been approved by the police. think so, as the path wai-protected The last time the police examined by trees.

then was during the strike guards were not exercised with their arme but he instructed them in their duties week by week.

WRONG TRAIN.

MAGISTRATE BELIEVES ARRESTED SOLDIERS.

Arch'ding to the evidence brought before the Court, Commodore Grace was the first to go to Paymaster-Com- umader Ratcliff's assistance. Th. Comm dore was swakened by cries for help. On entering Commander Rateliff's cabia la eaw the accused there and noticed that the Commən- der's head was bleeding. When ques- tioned; accussi Faid he bad only just catered the cabin. The Commodore lifted accus d'a cost and found blood on his cloth. ing. He felt the accused's heart and gathered from the way in which it! was beating that the min bad just engaged in a struggle. Comшsuder Ratcliff's bed was in a dreadful reato, the pillows being saturated with blood. Wrapped up inside a piece of cloth Commodore Grace found a bries krob. The accused at the time of the attack was supposed to Le on sentry duty ontside the Paymaster-Com-defendante had boarded the wrong The Magistrato aid he believed the

tuander's cabin.

train, and that they had intended to The Rev. Crols-Rees produced a go from Sheklung to Canton. He statement made by the scruard. In suggested that the defendants should this statement accused said he had no be sent back to Canton by the police. expiraation to offer satisfactory to himself, let alone the Court, He

ished to express regret to Paymnas.

ter Commander Rateliff, and to say

that the assault was not premeditated

(Proceeding).

The

STEAMER THEFT,

"KWAHYICK'S" STOREROOM

ENTERED.

The two Kwangtung soldiers of the 6th Independent Brigade" remanded resterday on ebarges of having travelled on the Kowloon Canton Railway without fares and had un A thief entered the storeroom of lawful possession of a dagger each, the .s." Kwabyik" early this mot- were this morning discharged by 3r.ning by wrenching sway the lock. He J. It. Wood,

atele nine cuila of rope worth $770 and three deck awnings worth $300.

DR. SHERWOOD EDDY.

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or prompted by animosity. Nothing Dr Sherwood Eddy, who bax was further from his mind when he arrived hero from Shanghai, will-by-kind-permission-of-the-Hongkong-Typhoon Warnings went ou walch. He had no recolhortly hold a series of talks with Cricket Club, at 5.30 PM. on FRI. lection of his doings at the time and different groups of people in the DAY, 15th last. All those desirous when he gained control over himself Colony. On Saturday ko epeaks to of joining the Club are invited to be was horrified at what he had done, Chinese business men at a banquet attend. He asked for the mercy of the Court. given by them in bis hosaur. On Accused's record in the Navy was Bunday be speaks to men in the

Hongkong, December 8, 1922. thea produced. It showed that he Y:M.C.A., also on Monday and was born in 1901 and onlisted in May Tuesday night In the afternoons of INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS. & 1918. His character was entered as these days at 4 o'clock, he speaks to "very good" and his ability as students of the higher clasees at the "superior."

A number of minor Univesity. St. Paul's College, Ting offences were recorded including 42 Wals College, Queen's College, days' detention of being in possession St. Stopben's College and the Ella clothing of belonging to an officer.

The Court passed sentence as mentioned above.

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LATEST SHIPPING CHANGES.

Kadoorie School,

Dr. Eddy is a special student of industrial conditions and should therefor be worth heating. Thezo are several ladies in bis party who will speak to the girl students, and Mr. Eady will speak to the women at the Rhenish hurch at a dar and. hon: which w be announced later

Mr. 11. Henry, from seserve, Ina LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.

gone Recouiflicer. "Chili."

Mr: 1. W. Duff, second officer,

Chili” has gode eecond offices,

"Hapeh."

Mr. J. Robinson, second officer. Hupeh, is on leave..

ARRIVALA.

Kama Man. N.V.K.) from Ton lon, Sia apore.-Kowloon Whar!.

SHIPBUILDERS.

A MEETING OF MEMBERS will THURSDAY, December 14th, 1922. at 6 p.m. to arrange for the Annual Ball to be held on FRIDAY the 26th, of January 1923.

be held in the Insitute, on

Hongkong, December 8, 1999.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

on to sull by Public Auction, 1117:15-Umlemizned-hive› Bořivad-instrun-

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

TUESDAY,

Desember 13, 1992, commencing at 2.30 pm. at their Sales Booms, No. 8, Des Visur Road, Corner of

Ice Hotso Street,.

St. Andrew Night. Boxing

Poppy Day Drive 24,714, Revenue Officer Revolver..15 November 'Rainfall P&D. FATEB China's Little Wars, "Sui An Inquiry A Good Hauls, Strange Light Obituary Arms Acreate

THEATRE

AND

Nagasaki Mau, (N.Y.K.) from VALUABLE TEAKWOOD Glasgow, Singapore-Kowloog|BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, AND

Mr J. Ryles, acting accord en plover,TM** Cheng'u," lms gone third | Wharf. engineer, same atsip.

Siakiang. (B. & S.) from Canton -

Mr. W. Orr, trem reservo, las gone B9. supy third engineer, "Hein Peking." Wosang, (J.M. & Co.) from Canton,

Mr. L. J. O. Frank, thirdd engineer,-Kowloon Dock. ***Bucuyi," has gone sup'y third

engineer, Suiyang "

Mr. W. A. Kernan, second officer, Waishing." has gous second officer Taisang."

Ifapsang (3:3f & Co.) from Shang hai, Seatów.—Co.'s Whari.

HOUSEHOLD SUNDRIES,

Ware,

· Copyprising - Dling Suits, Chesterfiell Sofas, Armchairs (new), Cari tad Occasional ubas, Teakwood Twin Bedatcaus harge and small Wardrobes, Dretsing Arafura, (Mr. Mc. & Co.) fromleboards, Dinner Waggons, Dinner Fables and Chair", Washstands, dej Melbourne, Manila.-Kowlcoa Wharf. Services, Crookery & Dist

Yueman, (B. & S.) from Shanghai, Cooking Sicres, Fallory, Carpets and Rugs, Staircas Carpets, Electro-plued. Yueyingwa, (Cheong Fal) from Ware, Electric Roadling snips, Screene,

Blackwood Teapars, Curved Curio Cabinet, Marble-toy Flower Stande, Val St. Lambort Cut-gloes. Wars and Marble Statuettes and Öronments,

Mr. E. T. Whickor, recaud officer,B12. "Thisang," On Terelve.

Mr. O V. W. K. Basham, chief Heibow.038.. office:, "Kinging" is on reserve.

Chipshing. (J.M. & Co.) from

Mr. J. A. Bunting, chief officer, Tientsin, Weihaiwai.-C33. "Koopshing," has gone obiol officer, Sicilia. (P. & 0.) from Bombay, "Eingsing.

Singapore.-Kowloon Wharf.

Mentor, B. &8) from Liverpool. Singapore.Holt'e Wharf,

Mr. H. Curtis, from reserve, has) gone third oflicer, "Hin-sag."

Mr. D. A. Matheson, third officer, "Hinsaog," is on reserve.

Kr. H. A. Houchen, chief officer, *Mamanng," bas gone chief officer, "Foukaang."

Hr. A. Cameron, acting obiaf officer, "Fooksang," has goue second offfear, same ship.

Mr. F.M. Ide, from reserve, has gons chief oflicer, “Tungshing,”

Mr. J. S. Masson, chief officer "Tung ́shing,” has gonochiol officer, "Loong-

Kang.

Shipshti Maro, (M.B.K) from Tsing'ao.-B28.

Hakozaki Maru, (N.Y.E.) from. Tekobama, Shanghai.—A2,

DEPARTURES.

Samarang Maru. (Nanyo Y. K.) for Sourabaya, Saigon.--Derember 8.

Ming Sang (J. M. & Co.) for Hai- phong, Hochow,--December 8.

Nagasaki Maru, (N.Y.K.) for Kobr, Shanghai-December 8.

Mr. G. H. Hodgran, chief officer, Providence, (Kwong Mow Tai) for **Loongensg," has gone chief officer, [Canten,-December 8. "Matiang."

Ydonan, (B. & S) for Canton

Mr. T. Wilkinson, from reserve, has December 8, 2 gour chief officer, "Kwongsang."

Mr. D. R. Wilson, from reserve,

Taiyuan (B. & 8) for Bydasy, Manila. -December 8 -

Also

Hugs and Sundry Household Linens,

A few lots of Blankets, Travelling

And

1. Piano by Juba Brinsmead & Ɛons. Terms: Cash on delivery.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneer

THE Undersign have receiver in

atrustions from A NAVAL OFFICE, to sell by Public Auction,

FRIDAY,

December 18, 1929, sommering at 9.30 at their Falos coms, No. 8, De Vieux Boud Corner of Ice House Street, HIS VALUABLE COLLECTION OF CHINESE 'ANTIQUES,

including: Porcelain, Ivory, Carved Blackwood Pictures, Lacquer, Torto seshell, Jade,

bas gone second officer, "Loongwo." Kamo Mara, (N.Y.E.) for Yokoc., He. And

Mr. H.A. Allison, chief officer, "Loongwo," is on leave.

Mr. W. Leishman, second engineer, Yulang," has gone sup'y second engineer, “ Woaang

Mr. D. Ellis, from leave, has gone chief engineer ! Klangwo."

Mr. A. Briotan, obtef engineer, Xiangwo," is on TERDIVE,

Mr. E. T. Gorovenco, second offcer, Bwangchi," is on leave,

hams, Shanghai-Dec. 8.

A remarkable, ret of beautiful and Bicilia, (P. & 0.) for Shanghai-unique carved Bincetos horns of Deo. 8. '

great age (probably the finest set in the Sinkiang, (8, 8.) for Taingtao,world). Shanghai Deo. 9.

Arafura, (P. & 0.) for Yokohama, Moli Deo. 9.

· Kuteapg, (J, M. & Co.) for calculta, Singapore.Deo,

Hakozaki Maru, (N.Y.K.) for Lon- dong Dinge porr-Dec. 9.

On "view from Thursday, 14th December

Cataloguer will be laugh „To:pa zamCash on delivery..

HUGHES & FOLGE, Assistónar Hongkong. December 8, 1919,

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