May 11, 1901.]

On that occasion he did not pull it, but he could not remember whether the captain did so.

By his Lordship.-Witness formed the opinion that a collision was imminent when the helm was ported and the engines were put full speed astern From his position on the bridge, both ships appeared to witness to be moving. He could not say whether or not the Hangchow's way was stopped before the collision. From the time she was first sighted witness did not keep the Glengyle specially under observation.

William Lamond, second engineer of the Hangchow, said he was on duty in the engine- room at the time of the collision. The third engineer was not on duty, but the chief engi- neer was standing by. Coming in on that day witness made a note in his log-book of the times at which the different orders were given. That for "Half-speed" was 4.4 the nextorder," Blow," was given at 4-51; at 4-58 "Stop" and "Full speed astern" were given; all these orders were promptly executed. It would take, roughly speaking, about ten seconds to put the engines over. At 4.55 the ship struck some hing, the 1 impact being felt in the engine-room. At 4.57 the order was given," Stop." The first three e tries were made by the witness, the others by the chief engineer. The entries by the witness ware made at the time, those by the chief on- gineer, later, in his room, in witness's presence. The times for the orders were correctly en- tered. Witness joined the Hangchow in March

List.

By Mr. Sharp-Witness was positive that some words had not been erased in the Mr. Francis-I submit, my Lord, it has simply been smudged

His Lordship-I think it is a smudge. Witness-We have greasy hands, you know, in the engine-room.

The log was passed from his Lordship to Commander Blackburn, and then to Captain Anderson, being ultimately handed back to Mr. Sharp.

Mr. Sherp-When you took this log to the chief engineer's room, was there any writing or figures here?

Witness-I have already answered that. Mr. Sharp-Will you answer it again? Witness-I have already answered that. Mr. Sharp-Will you give me a definite an- swer, Mr. Lamond §*

Witness-I have already answered that.

His Lordship-You mustanswer the question. Witness-There was no writing; there may have been a line down.

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By Mr. Francis-The time given for the collision was correct. Witness had first noted the time on a board in the engine-room, as was done with other entries.

By his Lordship-Witness could not say why the chief engineer made the two entries in the log instead of leaving it to be done as was usual by witness, unless it was because the en- tries related to a collision-a rather im- portant event. The chief engineer took the time of the collision from his own knowledge. He was in the engine-room from the order to "Stand by."

By Mr. Francis-When the order to “Stand by" was given, witness still remained in charge, although the chief engineer returned to the engine-room.

John Wedge Williams, chief engineer of the Hangchow, was next examined.

Case proceeding,

Thursday, 9th April.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION,

BEFORE HIS Honour A. G. WISE (PUISNE JUDGE.)

CHINA ÖVERLAND TRADE REPORT.

the defendants to terminate anch - agreo- ment at the end of the first year, con- ditional upon their providing the plaintiff with a second-class return passage, by a mail steamer to London. The plaintiff arrived in Hong- kong on 1st April, 19:0, and his service with the defendants commenced on 2nd April, 1900. The plaintiff was one year and 26 days in the defendants' employ, when they summarily dismissed him. The plaintiff had therefore been unlawfully deprived of 23° months' salary at $200 a month, making a total sum of $4,600.

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RACING STAKɛs (China Ponies). Mr. Marius's Pandur

Mr. Buxey's Rose of the Roses Mr. Henry Morrins's Snowberry

Time, 2.45 8/5.

397

AUSTRALIAN PLATE (Walers). Mr. Four Stars Nightmare M Mr. Bruce Robertson's Mother Superior “... Mr. Jolliskin's Darling .......*

Time, 1.55.

Grand Stand STAKES (China Ponies). Mr. Black's Dismay

The Maori-Danes' Vanity Fair

Correspondence between both parties was | Mr. Barff's Tamale...., ́ ́

submitted, the

first letter being from Mr. A. H. Skelton, partner in the defendant firm, in which he directed the plaintiff to attend at the store every morn- ing at 7.30 a.m. The letter further stated the | firm's objection to the defendant's smoking on the premises, a complaint having been made that he

SAMUEL MEGGETT v. LANE CRAWFORD & CO. This was a case in which the plaintiff, Samuel Meggett, late music-store manager with Lane, Crawford & Company, sued that frm for $1,000 as compensation for wrongful dismissal Mr. J. S. Harston appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. H. E. Polloo; K.C. (instructed by Messrs. Deacon and Hastings), for the defendants.

The plaintiff's case was that he was engaged by the defendants as manager in their music department, at a salary of $200 per calendar month. The term of the agreement of service (which was in writing and dated 29th January, 1900), was three yes with an option to

· Time, 2.9.

SECOND DAY, 8TH MAY.

CHU-KA-ZA CUP (Chins Ponies). Mr. John Peel's Set

Mr. Buxey's Rose of the Roses

was in the habit of doing so. | Mr. G. H. Potta's Forest King This letter was dated 10th April, 1901, G. H. Potts's Moriturus ..

Time, 1,31 2/5 and was replied t› on the 11th April by

SHANGHAI DERBY (China Ponies). the plaintiff, who said he understood he was to leave the defendants' service. The Mr. Toeg's Conon à plaintiff, in a later communication, refused to Mr. Kanuck Poronai attend at the store at 7.30 a m., on the ground that the order for him to do so was an un- reasonable one. The defendants, in reply to this letter, gave the plaintiff a to consider the matter and submit a de- finite answer. At the end of that time, no reply having been received from the plain- tiff, he was summarily dismissed.

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His Honour, after hearing evidence, held that the defendants' order that plaintiff should commence business at 7.30 a.m. was a reason- able order, and directed that judgment be entered for the defendants, with costs.

ROYAL HONGKONg golf club.

CAPTAIN'S CUP AND SILVER MEDAL FOR MAY. Bad weather once more attended the meeting, and only three cards were in consequence

returned.

CAPTAIN'S Cup. Mr. J. H. T. McMurtrie... 84

E. J. Grist...

91

"

(9 entries.)

POOL.

Lient. J. A. Moreton, R N. 93 Mr. J. H. T. McMurtrie 84

E. J. Grist...

91

(14 entries.)

♡♡

0 84 6 85

40*

238

14

79

84

85

SHANGHAI RACES-SPRING

MEETING.

FIRST DAY, 7th May.

114

SUBSCRIPTION PLATE (Walers). Mr. Twoovees' Silver Spur Mr. Black's Advance Į Mr. Vaney's Rani

CRITERION STAKES (China Ponies). Mr. Duplex's The Dealer Mr. John Peel's Set Mr. G. H. Potts's Desert King

Time 2.4 1/5.

-

GRIFFINS' PLATE (China Ponies). Mr. Kanuck's Poronai Mr. Toeg's Conon

144

***

...

Messrs. Elphinstone and Macpherson's

Black Pearl

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LADIES' PURSE (China Ponies). Mr. Duplex's The Dealer.... Mr. Toog's Fraser

Mr. Jay's Disgust.

Time, 2.42 3/5.

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RACE CLUB Cup (China Ponies). Mr. Rodvet's Chessy Mr. Ring's Adonis... Mr. Oswald's Dunlea

Time, 4.4.

VISITORS' CUP (China Ponies). Mr. Kannck's Ichimura .. Mr. Toeg's Rio Grande ... Mr. Robson's Loyal.ty

Time, 2.47.

FEDERATION STAKES (Walers). Mr. Black's Advance Mr. Four Stars' Nightmare

Mr. St. Casse's Golden Legend

Time, 2.31 4/5.

Concordia Cup (China Ponies). Mr. Marius's Pandur.

Mr. Macpherson's Kitchener... Mr. Jay's Dismay

Time, 3.26 2/5.

SHANGHAI STAKEB (China Ponies)."

Mr. J. M. D.'s Touch-me-not..

Mr. Ring's Amphion

Mr. Ganwal's Umpire

Time, 3.80.

***

FLEMINGTON CUP (Walers).

Mr. Toovees' Silver Spur

Mr. Bruce Robertson's Mother Superior Mr. Black's Bluebell

Time, 1.59 3/5.

ECURRY STAKES (China Pones). The Maori-Danes' Vanity Fair

Mr. Buxey's Rose of the Roses

සහ

គង

03 20 La

Messrs. Elphinstone and Macpherson's

Black Pearl 3

THIRD DAY, 9th May.

GREAT NORTHERN PLATE (bins Ponies).

1

...

Dead heat

1

Time, 1.53 8/5.

} Dead heat

1

2

Mr. G. H. Potta's Desert King .....

Mr. Crawford's Esperance

3

Messrs. Eric and Ralph's Hasdrubal

Time, 1.56 2/5, 4

RACE CLUB CHallenge Cur (China Ponies).

Dead heat

3

COMMONWEALTH STAKES (Walers).

1 Mr. Black's Advancev z

...

2

Mr. Twovees' Silver Spur,

3

Mr. Hopeful's La Plata...

Times, 2.2:4/5.

PARI-MUTUEL STAKES (Chins Ponies).

**

1

Mr. Ganwal's Umpires ...

维瘤

8

Mr. Macpherson's Kitchener...

CATHAY CUP (China Ponies).

Time 1.31 1/5.

Mr. Robson's Loyalty

Mr. Toeg's Rio Grande } Mr. Ring's Amphion

Time, 3.16 3/5.

...

Jockey Cup (China Ponies):

Mr. Everard's Hopeless Mr. Ganwal's Umpire Mr. Ruby's Briefless

Time, 2.42.

HART LEGACY CUP (China Ponies). Mr. G. H. Potta's Moriturus Messrs. Oswald & Hunter' Royston Mr. Crawford's Esperance

Time, 57 2/5

Caes

KIANGSU PLATE (China Ponies) Mr. Rodoet's Chessy Mr. Kanuck's Ichimura (late Igel) Mr. J. M. D.'s Touch-me-not

Time, 8.49.

Mr. Tong's Conon **.

Mr. Kanuck's Poronai

Mr. Henry Morriss's Snowberry ........

Time, 2.55 3,5..

Mr. G. H. Potts's Forest King

Time, 3.38 4/5.

Yangtsen Cur (China Ponies).

Mr. Oswald's Dunlea

Mr. Buby's Brieflaus

8 Mr. Elphinstone's Merrylegs,

Time, 4.49 3/5.

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