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March 26, 1904.,
Thursday, 24th March.
BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIR WILLIAM
M. GOODMAN (CHIEF JUSTICE). Į
CHINESE BANKRUPTS WAYS.
Mr. John Hays, of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes & Master, solicitors, appeared in support of an application for a receiving-order by Lam Yung carrying on business in the Central Market as a provision-dealer. Mr. Hays stated that this petition arose out of a creditors' petition which had been taken out against this shop. Lam Yung was the real owner of the shop. The assets consisted chiefly of outstanding debts. and amounted to over $8.000, leaving a deficit of $980.
Lam Yung on being put into the witness-box deposed that since the receiving-order was made against the shop he had not collected any of the debts. There was also the furniture in the shop and some goods. Of the outstanding debts $3,000 or $4,000 could be collected. The reason he had not collected any of the money was that the books of the shop were in the Court. He had had judgment given against him for $600,
His Lordship pointed out that the petitioner should have filed a list of his creditors and their addresses with the amounts owing by them, and stating whether these debts were good, bad, or doubtful. His Lordship said he would be the first to assist a deserving man who got bankrupt. but this petitioner was simply abusing the Bankruptcy laws. He had said that there was the shop furniture as part of the assets, and now it appeared that the furniture had been seized in execution of a judgment debt. He ought to be sent to gaol for three months for lying.
Mr. Hays having given an undertaking to deposit $100 with the Registrar in respect of the Official Receiver's expenses, and to prepare a list of the outstanding debts,
His Lordship granted a receiving-order. He remarked (addressing Mr. Bruce Shepherd) that he had been struck with the fact that not one
man in fifty who applied for a receiving-order
ever came up to ask for a discharge.
Mr. Bruce Shepherd stated that the last man had been sent to gaol.
His Lordship replied that he was very pro- perly sent to gaol. Bankrupts must go through the whole course of the procedure. It would not do to go half-way through and then
draw back.
Mr. Bruce Shepherd explained that very few bankrupts ever came back again. They disappeared and nothing more was heard of them.
His Lordship said this was really a white. washing process to prevent a man going to gaol We had the same law as in England, but un- fortunately not the same class of people to deal with.
Mr. Bruce Shepherd pointed out that if bank- ruptcy proceedings were not taken some creditor would seize the goods and the others would get nothing. With regard to dividend. there was one of 50 per cent. the other day.
His Lordship supposed that was a surprise- packet. They were in the habit of coming there and applying for receiving-orders after judgment given against them for various debts. These cases ought to be carried right through.
Mr. Bruce Shepherd replied that that could not be done, because the majority of the bankrupts absconded.
His Lordship added that this was really a mat- ter worth consideration, and he would be glad to hear from Mr. Bruce Shepherd if he could sug- gest any point-whether there could not be found some feasible way of making a condition that a man who came there and got the protection of the Bankruptcy laws should have to under- take to collect his debts, and if not he would be guilty of contempt of Court.
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A big fire took place on the 10th inst. at Shanghai. It started in the Yung Lung Cotton Mill, in Amoy Road, and spread to the surround- ing buildings. Ten houses and the Ewo Yik Cotton Mill were destroyed, while the mill in which the fire broke out was only partially damaged. A number of the firemen who had been attending a Masonic ball in the Town Hall turned out in evening dress and Masonic regalia. Damage is estimated at 10,000 taels.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
FOOTBALL.
CHALLENGE SHIELD. -SEMI-FINALS.
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Brown, who chot straight, but the ball rebound. ed off a Cressy back, and a corner resulted. It was not, however, turned to advantage. The next exciting incident was when, from an attack by the Cressy forwards Jeffries miskicked, and Corbett bad to leave his charge in order to ROVO, Mills then tested Corbett with a some- what tame shot. Half-time arrived with the score Cressy, 2; Leviathan 1. When the ball going, and Hall, when favourably placed, failed was re-started the Leviathan forward line got to accept a pass from Bell, the ball going over the line. Hard lines occurred to the Leviathans a moment later when a splendid shot from Hall, which appeared to score, was luckily intercepted by Briggs's head, and only corner -resulted. The game was of a typical Cup-tie order a maximum of dash with a minimum of science. Occasionally some com- bined play was seen, but the game throughout Cressy men now took up the running, and a con- was largely of the kick-and-rush order. The centrated attack compelled Jeffreys to kick ent
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to clear.
The replayed tie in the Challenge Shield competition took place on the 12th inst, in the Happy Valley. The Leviathans, owing to their sterling display last Wednesday, when, with a man short, they effected a draw with the Cressy, were naturally the public fancy in the replay. advertised time, a strong muster of s ectators, The teams turned out punctually at the in which the naval element naturally predominat- ed, giving them a hearty reception. The Cressy men appeared much lighter than their opponents, especial y in the rear division. The Leviathan winning the toss, elected to play with the breeze behind them. from the eastern end of the ground, They went away with a rush, and made a strong onslaught on the Cressy goal, which was soon threatened. McDonald, however, although hard pressed, managed to clear his lines. The Cressy then got a look in and McKoy recovering posses- sion, put in a somewhat weak sho, which Corbett had no diffi ulty in clearing. Both teams were
McKoy put in a straight one, which now warming up to their work, the ball alter. Corbett disposed of, and then Oldham made an nating from end to end rapidly. The Cressy attempt at the other end. The pressure of the men wer playing a bustling game, and at Cressy men was bound to tell. and after McKoy length compelled their opponents to concede had missed an open goal, with the ball at his a corner. This, however, was not turned to foot. he executed a smart run, and transferred account. Play hereabouts was of a somewhat to Mills, who notched No. 3 for the Cressy. desultory character, the ball frequently being They now fairly bombarded the Leviathan goul, out of touch. Then the Cressy got going McKoy and Townsend trying shots. One parti again, and an oblique shot from the balf-back cularly fine shot by Townsend just dropped on line by Noyes beat Corbett, and the Cressy were the top of the not. The Cressy wingers were one up This reverse roused the Leviathan men, and Hutchings got away down the right wing, smart game. One centre of his went right very fast, Townsend playing a particularly finishing up with a somewhat weak shot into across the goal-mouth, but found nobody up to Todd's hands. Oldham dashed up and endeav-meet it. The Leviathan seemed now to have oured to bundle goalkeeper and ball through, but lost a good deal of the dash they had previously was too late. Then the Cressy took up the displayed. Bell at length got down, but running, Townsend making a fine sprint down MoTo'd cleared without any difficulty. Au the left wing, and evading all attempts to in- amusing incident occurred when the artist on tercept him; he spoilt the effort. however, by the cornet suddenly broke out with the refrain shooting wide of the target. It was very
of "Big Ben strack one-two-three- apparent at this stage that the Leviathan were four' Brown of the Leviathan once had poor in the rear, the backs making several a golden opportunity. He had run right weak clearances, and the half-back division rot Bell-who, rumour says, is an old Tottenham rendering the front line adequate support. Hotspur player-was showing commendable form in the centre, feeding his wings judiciously. Receiving a pass from this player, Hall got away down the left wing, and looked dangerous; his finishing effort, however, was very weak, and MoTodd had no difficulty in clearing. The Cressy men always appeared more dangerous in front of goal than did their opponents, and both Mills and Townsend tried shots, which were somewhat fortunately cleared. lowever, the continual pressure was bound to tell, and a lon shot from the half-back division pierced the Leviathan citadel, and the Cressy were two to the good. Their naval supporters were now jubilant, and vigorously urged them to further effort, a cornet being brought into requisition. They still kept up the pressure, and were continually dangerous. At length a foul was given against them for an infringe- ment of the rules, which was taken by Kinch. He, however, put the ball behind. The next exciting episode was when Bell, securing posses- sion, evaded all opposition, and running right through the opposing defence, scored for the Leviathan, Things now appeared more equal, and both sides renewed their efforts, the one to equalise, the other to increase their advantage.. Some pretty combined play then ensued between Bell, Hall, and Oldham, but the latter player shot wide of the posts. Now for
a time the Cressy goal underwent a bombard- ment, both Bell and Oldham'sending in shots Bell appeared to be the most scientific forward од the field, but he suffered from lack of adequate support, and Bridge, getting down, gave Corbett a warm handful with a screwing shot, which, however, he negotiated in good style. The Leviathan were still bent on obtain ing the equaliser, and their half-back line kept the forwards going. Weak shooting, however, spoilt their endeavours. They were at this stage of the game more than holding their other end, but was faulty in shooting. own. Jackson then took the ball down to the was hereabouts given against Cressy. Briggs A foul averted danger with a neat overhead kick. The got down, the ball passing right along the Leviathan men again got going, and Hutchings
forward line. The final tozoh Was given by
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through all opposition, and with no All seemed over now bar shouting, and specta- to beat but the goalkeeper, overran the ball. tors were leaving the field when suddenly Townsend got away down the line, centred well, but Jackson put over the bar. From the goal- kick the attack was resumed, and a corner was at length conceded by Jeffreys. The kick was well taken, and Townsend applying his head to the sphere put his side four up. Shortly after- wards the whistle sounded, and the final score. being Cressy, 4; Leviathan, 1.
That the Cressy were three goals better value than the Leviathan is open to doubt. They were smarter on the ball, their forward line ex- hibited a better understanding, but what luck was going was certainly in their favour. A pleasing feature of the match was the hearty, vigorous methods of the sailor teams, every man doing the best he knew, but fouls or shady tactica being almost entirely absent.
The following were the teams :-Cressy :- MeTodd, goal; Briggs and McDonald, backs; Noyes, Smith, and Martiu, half-backs; Townsend, Mills, McKoy, Bridge, and Jackson, forwards. Leviathan:-Corbett, goal; Jeffreys, and Le Page, backs; Yardley, Kinch, and Shooter, half-backs; Hutchings, Brown, Bell, Oldham, and Hall, forwards.
Referee, Lieut. Barnby.
Another Semi-final in the Football Shield series was played off at Happy Valley on the 17th inst. between teams from H.M.8. Albion and H.M.S. Ocean, the game ending in a victory for the Albions, who will have to contest with the Cressy next Saturday for the shield. The Ocean kicked off against the wind, what little there was. The ground was in excellent condition, and the afternoon cool. That there was little to choose between the men was evincod by the large crowd of spectators, who completely surrounded the field two and three deep. The Hongkong Football Club's stand, too, was quite full, many ladies being amongst the spectators. Throughout the game a particularly clever feat was accomplished the hand-clapping and cheering were incessant; when enthusiastic sailors at all quarters threw louder than before rose in one note their caps in the air,
while cheering
from. everywhere. The game, in the first half,