TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1928.
HOW IT IS MADE.
DAMAGES CLAIM;
THE CHINA MAIL,
C.P.O. CHARGED.
'SEQUEL TO DEATH OF CHINESE.
CHINA EXHIBITION IN KOWLOON.
JUDGE BELIEVES. FLAINTIFF'S STORY.
A MOTOR MISHAP.
William George Kelsey; a Chief
Offeer of Petty
INTERESTING FEATURES.
One of the favourite occupations
JUDGMENT, RESERVED.
Without calling upon Mr. Arcüfli
Association.
SCOTTISH CUPS.
COMPETITION IN H.K.V.D.C. COMPANY.
CINEMA NOTES.
'REGINALD DENNY AT THE QUEEN'S.
"ON YOUR TOES”.TO-DAY.
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CONDITIONS ANNOUNCED.
The following orders have been H.MI.S. of messenger boys, retired Indian (plaintiff's solicitor) to address the issued by Capt. K. S. Morr son, officer commanding the Scot "Ambrose," appeared before Mr. colonels, people 'oop for the day' Court, Mr. Justice Wood found for tish Company of the Hong Kong R. E. Lindsell at the Central and Hong Kong residents on Heme the plaintiff to the Summary Court
Volunteer Defence Corps.
which comes to the Queen's case yesterday in which Pang Magistracy charged on three
to-morrow. leave is to watch the men with the Chau claimed damages for wrong-
The "Dyer" Challenge Cup, for Theatre to-day and counts as follow:
(a) that he on March 25, pneumatic toothpicks performa marful imprisonment in the offices of Inter-Platoon Competition ix 'Mus- Denny enacts the role of a mid 1928 in Connaught-road Central vels of dentistry on the surface of the South China Trade Protection ketry also open to the Scottish dancing teacher who is persuaded
Company: Cup to become a prize fighter. Section Reserve feloniously did kill and slay a Piccadily. Here in Hong Kong it
has re- Chinese man named Tam Tak-
His Honour adjourned the case presented by R. M., Dyer, Esq., to stratagems to which he is not done, except at Chinese New until Friday for the assessment of be held each year by the Platoon course to keep his new occupation from his dear, old grandmother are yeung.
did drive Year, when all things are possible, damages, indicating that there was gaming most points. (b) unlawfully
the methods em- Holders 1924/25 No. 6 (Kow-as diverting as licensed public motor car No. 313 to stand and watch a Chinese work- a different degree of seriousness
ployed by his 'manager and his in a reckless manner in Con-
jagainst each defendant (the, three loon) Platoon. man hammer out a brass bowl from defendants were C. H. Houghton, Holders 1925/26-No. 7 (City) sweetheart to make him ao "mad"" naught-road Central at 8.30 am, the sheet of metal, or the pewter Suen Kam-ahun and L. E. Haynes, Plateon.
that he will overcome his good on March 25, 1928, and
of art all of the South China Trade Pro-] (c) unlawfully did drive licens-maker conjure up a work
Holders 1926/27-No. 6 (Kow-nature and annihilate his opponent for the world championship. ed public motor car No. 318 with-funder his skilful fingers, I have tection Association).
loon) Platoon.
Playing opposite Denny, is Barbara -out an appropriate driver's licence stood and watched primitive dental His Honour indicated that he
Conditions.
Worth, who is delightfully re- at 3.30 u.m., on March 25, 1928,
To be shot at Stonecutters on freshing as the girl who makes him Before reading out the first operations in the market, and seen could not assess jointly and he was
Sunday, April 1, 1928. Ither ho could
change his career from a dancing a8ae88 damages charge to Kelsey, Mr. Lindsell the intricacies of ear-cleaning and also without a precedent as to whe-
Shooting. said that he would explain this tongue-Beraping carried on in the
separately. During the. period of
1. Team of 8 men: from each master to a boxer. Others in the directed
supporting cast include Hayden Mr. charge to the accusell, but did not light of day, but all the time one adjournment he
common Arcull and bir. Wadeau (solici-Platoon' to fire Part II, Musketry Stevenson, Frank Hagney, Mary want him to say anything in re-felt that it was not the
Carr. Gertrude Howard and ply to that charge. After the rule to do that. One wonders tor for defendant) to look up the Course,
2. Fire movement.
George West, charges had been read, his Wor-why; the inner workings of a jade authorities.
(a) Teams to consist of 8 Men ship explained that the charge shop, or an ivory carver's den, for was one of manslaughter against I am sure it is a den, were hidden thing further to do with the case. and Section Lender of any rank Kelsey by gross negligence in mysteries to me. I never could Mr. Areulli should help you in from each Platoon and the Scottish
Section Reserve Company.. driving a motor car, thereby kill understand how they got the little this, ing a man.
Kelsey was then charged on the other two counts and asked to plead.
He replied "net guilty" to the second count and "guilty to the third."
tinue in the afternoon,
Mr. Wadeson: I will have no-
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Rifle
"DANCING MOTHERS."
Herbert Brennion, the director of
ivory balls Inside each other; one His Honour: Very well, I will
(b) Fall in at 400 yards firing of the Four Georges was worried give my decision on Friday morn- point in full fighting kit with "Peter Fan" and "A Kss for Cin-
bayonets fixed, belts, braces and pouches 15 rounds issued to each drama in "Dancing Mothers," the
in a similar way about the appleing.
In the dumpling, I believe. I often pick up stray feathers from my table, autumnal feathersk shed from an ageing duster used in
man.
on."
1
.
derella," returns to modern society
The Afternoon Hearing. Evidence given at the afternoon
(e) Officer in charge of the picture, showing at the World Theatre to-day and to-morrow, A per- hearing included that of the three Range will signal the butts and "Dancing Mothers" is a convincing Hearing Fixed.
functory way by a slightly bored defendants. Houghton maintained order the Section Leader to "carry portrayal of a certain set of people. Alice Joyce plays the part of the Traffic Sub-Inspector Alexan-cleaner-up, who wonders why this that he did not reach the office of
(d) Section Leader will orden his neglected mother who stays at der asked for a week's formal re-craze for eternal polish and dust- the Association on the day in ques-
tion until 4.20 p.m. as he had been men to lie down, loed 5 rounds from home waiting for a madcap daugh- mand on the first charge, and in ing
teaching at St. Joseph's College. the pouches, sights to 300 yards, ter and a wandering. husband, then reply to the Magistrate said that Chinese Woodcarvers,
When he arrived the office do was safety catches back, and be ready after a while deciding to play a he would be prepared to proceed Wood-blocks I have seen, used not locked and there was nothing| to advance.
part herself in the whirlpool that with the case then. He thought in magazines, illustrating some to prevent the plaintiff from leav- (e) Signal to advance will be threatens to engulf them all. The that the case would take two event, or a line drawing of a caring. He did not tell the plaintif the appearance of the silhouette climax comes unexpectedly and has afternoons, or one morning and cature, true in every detail to the that unless the sum of $750 was
Section Leader will nd-n targets.
while twist that,
perfectly one afternoon.
original, all done by hand, I have paid he could not leave. Mr. Lindell fixed hearing of since found out, by patient Chi-Suen maintained that he closed vance his men to the 300 yards fir- logical, is something out of the or- the case to begin at 11.30 on nese woodcarvers; the chop' with the door
on Haynes' Instructions ing point and order them to fire dinary in motion picture stories of Tuesday morning next, to con-oat which a Chinese business man as Haynes said he did not want 5 rounds (Time allowed 75 seconds this type. Conway Tearle is the "leading man and Clara Bow con- is lost, sometimes curved in ivory, plaintiff to go until the accounts-advancing and firing)..
small measure to (1) Interval of 20 seconds dur-tributes in no Jo rock crystal, or even in wood. subraitted by Chung Kin (a client
These little known trades fascinate of the Association) had been ex-ing which time sights will be al- the success of the picture.
Witness I always want to know how plained.
questioned tered to 200 yards, & rounds loaded things are made, and how they laynes at the time as to the legal from the pouches, safety catches "DRUSILLA WITH A MILLION,” work; at a very early age the in-ity of such action and Haynes back. Be ready to advance.
(g) Targets appear-advance ternals of watches were as an open maintained that anyone suspected Yesterday Revenue Officer book to me, due to my mischievous of larceny was liable to be detain-to 200 yards firing point and fire 5 Ward raided the first floor of No. prying fingers.
rounds (75 seconds allowed).
(b) 20-seconds interval. Alter 122, Des Voux-road Central and
Haynes in the witness box stnt- Lo opportunity indulge seized 166 taels of prepared non-in this thirst for informationed that he did not see the letter sights to 100 yards, toad 5 rounds, Government opium worth $1,100. is strictly limited in Hong Kong, which Houghton sent to the plain- safety catches back. Be ready to
Three Chinese of the coolie the language difficulty prohibits a tiff until it was produced at the advance class who were arrested on the great deal of explanation on the Police Court in another action. (i) Targets appear-advance to pathetic old soul, consigned to a premises were charged before Mr. part of the worker: "Punch" had, He denied that he had told the 100 yards firing, paint, fire rounds R. E. Lindsell at the Central during Wembley, the drawing of plaintiff that unless the amount of (75 seconds allowed). Magistracy this morning with the small boy, carrying a large Chi-$750 was paid he could not be al- (3) Officer in charge inspect unlawful possession of the illicit
Intern. On enquiry, his given in evidence about
All that had been rifles and pouches. Team return to drug.
the key 500 yards firing point. All timing The first man undertook all re- from one of the shops in Hong He kept one ever since he took will be by hits.
mother found that it had come was fiction. There were two keys. to be done from Butts. Scoring sponsibility, whilst the other two denied all knowledge of the Kong' "How much did you pay for over the office and that key hud
It was her first question. .opium.
"NONSENSE.”
OPIUM RUNNER PLEADS IGNORANCE.
me;
The
nese
ed,
lowed to go.
A picture which has been des cribed as having the unusually strong human appeal is "Drusilla with a Million," which comes to
morrow. Mary Carr is Drusilla, & the Star Theatre to-day and to-
charity home to spend her last days there in toil and drudgery. Through an odd turn of fate, how- ever, a distant relative dies and leaves her a million dollars and a beautiful country home. The story thereafter develops in dramatic and logical fashion, culminating in "Quarry Bay" Challenge Cup. a big emotional climax, Mary never left his possession. The Presented by G. M. Young Esq. Carr's work far transcends any This plea was accepted by the "Didn't pay nothing. The man first he knew about the presence for Pnter-Platoon Competition for thing she has done before, and prosecution, and the other two couldn't speak English, an
of the plaintiff in the office was General Efficiency. couldn't speak Bamboo, so I just at about 4 p.m. on the day in ques-
Priscilla Bonner, hitherto little accused were discharged.
known, has a part which would de- Asked where he got the opium took it!"
tion when Suen went into his room
light Lillian Gish. from, the first accused said that Although some of us pride our-and said that Chau Kin wanted to he bought it in Mao and selves on our knowledge of Bam-arrest someone and asked him if brought it to Hong Kong. boo, and can speak with a certain he would telephone for 'the Police.
money..
Holders, 1924/25-No. 7 (City) Platoon. 1925/26-No. 7 (City) Platoon. 1926/27-No. 7 (City) Platoon.
2nd Platoon scores 100 points.
Mr. Lindsell: You are a finan-degree of accuracy and fluency, in He realised that as the dispute was (1) Attendance. Every Oficer, cier, are you, buying over $1,000 the Demonstration Area at the a partnership' one it did not come N.C.O. and man who attends a worth of opium at a time? No, I "China" Exhibition
we shall not within the scope of the Police parade scores a point for his Pla- bought it with other people's need it, only just enough to show Court and suggested that the mat-toon. Points to be computed on ani
off before those who do ter should be settled without alaverage basis. Mr. Lindsell: I see, you are not aspire to that stand-scene in his office. As he could. 1st Platoon scores 150 points. one of a syndicate.
ard of education, for there not get them to quieten down he Accused pleaded that he did will be interpreters to explain and telephoned to Detective-Sergt. not know that it was illicit to elucidate the various process to be Buker whom he knew very well. bring opium into the Colony. scen. Here will be gathered under He could find nobody as the Police will count as in No. 1 except that Remarking "What nonsense," one roof about 18 different trades, on that day were busy with the an attendance for each day counts Mr. Lindsell imposed a fine of each in full working order, and one Treasury fraud. $10,000, or, in default, six months' hard labour.
EVENING PAPERS.
BETTER ADVERTISING MEDIUM.
Manila, March 17.
has only to pay a small fee in order
to watch other men labour, Ro small privilege in itself!
Grinding Rice.
"Irrelevant."
Mr. Arculli was proceeding to question · Haynes on his past' when His Honour Interposed and main- tained that it was not relevant to
the care...
Brd Platoon scores. 60. points. (2) Attendance at Camp. Points
as two points and any absentée sa minus 1 point. Points to be com- putod on an average basis,
1st Platoon scores 150 points. 2nd Platoon scores 100 points. 3rd Platoon scores 25 points. On a recent excursion to the
(3) Squad Drill with Arms. monastery at Castle Peak, several
Questioned as to his connection Each Platoon to be drilled by Pla- persons in the party, on seeing a
with the Soath' China Trade Pro-toon Sergeant and/or Senior N.C.O. woman grinding rice, cheerfully tection Association, Haynes said and at least 50% of active strength A booster of the evening paper paid 10 cents to the lady at the that he was only secretary to the of Platoon to participate. parrived to-day on the cruise wheel for permission to turn the Association Asked whom the Judges. Neutral Officers.
steamer "Caledonia". in the per- heavy millstones, & proceeding at business belonged to, he said "to son of Frofessor Willard G. which she must privately have our clients.".... Bleyer, head of the school of jour- wondered concerning the mental In his final submission, Mr. nalism of the University of Wisity of the amateur millers. Had Waderon gooted a case where it
.consin.
A skeleton has been found at Pidley, Huntingdonshire, in a field which was half a century ago. gipsy escampment.
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being: 6 o'clock point indicated on Target,
1st Platoon scores 100 points. 2nd Platoon scores 50 points. 3rd Platoon scores 25 points. (5) Guard Mounting. March Fast Etc.. Platoons will parade in close column in Review- ` order under the Company Commander or such other officer as may be ap- pointed by the Commandant.
Medals to be worn.
25 points to the Platoon haying best-average attendance on parade, (a) A General Inspection of each Platoon will be made by neutral. officera.
Foints will be awarded as fol- lowas
1st Platoon scores 100 points." 2nd Platoon scores 50 points, Srd Platoon.acores 25 points: (4) Fire Control, will be carried For General Turnout. she known that one or two Scots had been decided that a person out on Miniature Range. One Rec Platoon, lat 25 points. The professor is accompanied men were among her helpers, could not be imprisoned when there tion from each Platoon copalating Platbon 2nd 10 points. "by Mrs. Blyer.
doubtless she would have wonder-was another exit. He said that of 4 men and an N.C.O. to com- (b) The Company will then "The evening paper is gradual-ed the more. Possibly similar there were two doors to the Asso-pate?
march past In column: Platoons ly supplanting the morning paper feelings will be engendered in, the clation offices, and if ore was lock Section Commander (N.C.O.) will then march past saluting base for the simple reason that the breasts of these Chinese crafted, the plaintiff could enelly have will be shown a place on a land to column of fours. evening paper is a better advertis-men, when they see others paying let himself out by another, scape target unknown to his sec Platoon 1st 100 points. ing medium," Professor Bleyer good cents to watch what to them His Lordship: He might also tion. He will then march his men
Pintoon 2nd 50 points. said,
climb out of the chimney. I think inside the range where men will Platoon 8rd 25.points.. In America, he said, the ten-la a very everyday task. dency is to publish more evening | They have their reward; for elmi2 your case is no parallel.
take up firing position and load(e) Each Platoon will then' fur- His Honour then Indicated his one rounde selijo suvinish a Guard of 6 Men and 1 papers and less morning papers.lar goods to those which they are
Section Commander will take up1N.C.O! Lots will be drawns for
Asked why he thinks the even- fashioning will be sold in another beller in the plaintiff's story and ing paper is a better advertising part of the grounds, and maybe adjourned the case for judgment position in rear of firing point and order, of mounting guard. Other medium than the paper published some percentage of the wealth that to be given on Friday.
In the morning, Professor Blayer accrues to their business will find said:
its way into their pockets.
Wax Dolls.
on order "carry on" from the guards will be marched out of judge, will give his fire order to sight." Highest possible number hir section who will then fire 5 of points obtainable by each Guard "The reason is obvious. The
rounds per man. Time will be will be. 100 and points obtained housewife, who admittedly does To watch the nimble fingers of rate, using no tools other than his he gives the order to carry on score,
*** out these masterpieces at a rapid taken by the judge from the time will go towards their Platoon's most of the buying this time to the man who is ranking little wax hands and a sliver of wood until the last man in each station Each guard will go through read the evening paper. After dolls, replicas of China's actors Firecrackers too, of which Chip's has fired the first shot No, man the dishes have been washed and d actresses, is an occupation that uses millions, the manufacture of je to fire until Bection Comman the children are put to bed one offer untold interest. Out of a these aspecialised art There der Fire Order Is completed sits down to rend. The ads get box full of different coloured wax are other interesting items but your Follo
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evening paper in
In a hunky? It generally, has
he adds a little here, pincher, a
piece there, rolla a felig
compete with the theatres, the ptrip between his fingers, makes
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Guard Mounting.
Guard Turning out. Geard Changing
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