* April 21, 1906.]
NOMINATION.
the other three following in close order. Coming up the straight Pathan was still to the front, but was overhauled by Quaich and failed to respond to the final effort. Time 2 min. 18 secs. The dividend paid was $1.50. MARKET RACE. LA IES'
Competitors start dismounted. The rider will be given a sealed order and basket, which he will take to his nominatrix and dismount. The latter will fill the basket with vegetables as per list, and make out a bill according to the prices on the order; the first rider to return to the judges with a correct supply and account to win. Entrance fee $3. 1st and 2nd prizes presented by the Club. Mr. Cruickshank, nominated by
(Mrs Cruickshank) 1 (Mrs. Hall Bratton) 2 Evidently the ladies were much flurried in this event, otherwise they would not have failed so signally to make cat such small accounts correctly. True, some of them were nearly as rapid as an experienced invoica olerk, but then not one of the accounts was absolutely correct.
Mr. Mackie, nominated by
HURDLE RACE.-For China ponies. Distance about one mile and a quarter. Catch weights 10st. 8lb. Entrance fee 35. 1st prize: A cup presented by J. R. Michael, Esq.; 2nd prize: $25. (Entrance fees to go to winner.) Father O'Flynn's Glenburn, 10st 8lb ..
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
the meeting, and the officers of the corps for their assistance.
Governor, Sir Paul Chater, Messrs J. R. M. The prize douors were:-His Excellency the Smith, A. Turner, W. Wilson, Mrs. Pritchard, Messra Lane, Crawford and Company, Messrs. Price Macgregor and Company, Messrs Kelly and and Company, Messrs. Caldbeck Walsh, Messrs A. 8. Watsou and Company, Wong Hing, the Hongkong Volunteer Corps, and the Hongkong Volunteer Rifle Club.
The results were :-
CORPS CHAMPIONSHIP.
200
500 60 Ttl. 32 34 26 26 28 28 27 31 24 29 33 20 82 26 82 23 81
Bomb. Marshall
Watson... Sergt. Andrew... Bomb. Rogers Lieut Ross
RIFLE HANDICAP. 200 YARDS.
Bomb. Marshall Guar. Auston
ti Jackman
Large Bomb. Watson
Sergt. Terrill... Bomb. Darby Gunr. Anderson Bomb. Marshall
Watson
1
19
(Mr. Simcock) Mr. D. Menocal's Doris Castle, 10st 8lb
(Mr. Dupree) 23uar. Colee Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton's Preston, 10st 8lb...
(Owner) 0
Mr. C. H. Ross' Ben Royal, 10st 8lb
0
(Mr. Gresson) This was a race between Glenburn and Doris Castle, Preston being out of it through his owner coming off at a hurdle and Ben Royal falling hopelessly to the rear. Glenburn acquired a lead at the start, and although Dupree urged Doris Castle on he was unable to gain on the favourite, who won by four lengths, and paid a dividend of $10,80.
ONE MILE AND A QUARTER FLAT RACE
Handicap. For all China Ponies, Non-win- ning Jockeys allowed 5 lb. Eutrance fee $5. 1st prize: A Cup presented by Sir C. P. Chafer, Kt, C.M.G.; 2nd prize: $25. (En- trance fees to go, to winner.) Mr. H. P. White's Zapeter, 11st 4lbs...
(Mr Dupree) Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton's Proston 10st
lulbs (Owner)
Mr. Hickolff's Roscommon, 10st 6lbs...
19
Bain Austen... Chapman Bomb. Marshall
...
500 YARDS.
6.30 YARDS.
92
82
82
5554555 sor.=34 4445133 + 6=33 4255453 + 3-32 4334455 +3=31 5535444 Bor.-30
5555555 sor =35 4 55535 + 232 553 554 + 232 5544544 scr.=31 5415355 sor. 31
5 45553 scr.≈31 3255435 +4=31 2543524 + 6=31 5433545 + 1=30 3353555 ser.-29
NEW AGGREGATE.
Bomb. Marshall Sergt. Terrill...
Bomb. Watson Guar. Coles
HANDICAP
Bomb. Marshall Gunr. Austan... Sergt. Terrill Bomb. Watson
..
SUPREME COURT.
Tuesday, April 17th.
297
IN SUMMARY JurisdictioN. BEFORE Mr. A. G. Wise (Puiska Judds).
A DISPUTED ITEM.
Ma Chan and Li Chung saed the Kwong Ying Luog firm to recover the sum of $103.80 for work done and material supplied.
Mr. A. J. Gardiner (of Mr. Ö. D. Thomson's office) appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. R. Harding (of Messrs. Ewens, Harston and Harding) for the defendants.
Mr. Gardiner said the matter had been to the Court shroff who found on perusing the books produced that the sum of $85.90 was due. Mr. Harding-We don't consent to that at all, my Lord.
His Lordship-Well, there was no use in referring the matter to the shroff. We had better start afresh.
to
Mr. Harding-I think the books were given the shroff to See if he could find any items referring to rice, but he says he did not. The plaintiffs have not shown any receipts for rice, and I submit therefore that there is clearly a balance in favour of my clients. The item of 8653 includes a claim for rice, and I can call evidence to show that no less than $600 was paid in cash that day.
His Lordship Why didn't you produce this evidence before the shroff? It seems to me that is the very point of the case, and I am not going through the books.
Mr. Harding-The plaintiff says he has giveu receipts for $127 for rice.
His Lordship Did you point that out to the
Mr. Harding-No, your Lordship.
200 500 600 Ttl.shroff? 31 31 29 94 29 35 26 90 30 31 27 88 27 29 31 87 AGGREGATE.
94
34 31 29 33 28 31 92
*
29 35 26 30 31 27
OFFICERS' HANDICAP.
90
88
30 26 25 88 25 31 ، 71 29 28 21 DISAPPEARING TARGET.
LADIES' NOMINATION.
78
277
90
His LordshipWell, what is the good of referring the matter to him? I shall refer it back. He has had the books, but nobody to explain to him.
Mr. Gardiner-Both parties were present, 1
my Lord.
*
His Lordship-Well, you had better attend yourselves. There is only one point to settle and that ought not to take long. The matter is referred back to the shroff.
A MONEYLENDER'S CLAIM.
Isar Singh claimed from F. A. Noronha the sum of $53, $15 thereof being due under a promissory note together with $8 interest.
“Mr. A. J. Gardiner appeared for the plaintiff, 19 the defendant, who was absent, being un-
represented.
1
Lieut. Scott. Lieut. Ross Major Pritchard
Sergt. Andrew Guar. Sorby
(Mr Hickman) Father O'Flynn's Donnybrook, 10st 2lbs, .
31bs allowed (Mr Gresson) Mr. E. G. Ferguson's Forward, 10st 7lbs,... 1lbs overweight (Owner)
3
Fairholme
**
0
Bomb. Watson (Mrs. Cuthbert).
23
18
0
17
་་
16 severally promise to pay.'
0
"!
Sorby (Mrs. Shaw)
16
Corp. Blood
26
ALL-COMERS, 200 YARDS.
Mr. D. Forbes' Highlandman, 10st 6lbs,
4 lbs overweight (Mr Cruickshank) Mr. T. F. Hough's Emerald, 11st 2lbs
(Mr Mackie) 0
Mr. Ottery's Maori King, 10st 3lbs, 5lbs
allowed (Mr Deacon) Mr. C. B. Pigoll's Zanzibar, 10st llb, 2lbs
overweight (Owner) 0
In this race the mist which was falling over the Valley obscured the view. Zapeter passed the judge's box two lengths ahead of Preston, while Roscommon ran a good third. Time-2 min. 56 3/5 secs. The pari mutusl paid a dividend of $8.40.
C. S. M. Rodgers (Mrs. Rodgers) Guar. Fairholme (Mrs. Fairholme)
Chapman (Mrs. Chapman)
Bomb. Watson Sergt. Andrew Bomb. Marshall
Bomb. Marshall Mr. J. Pidgeon Bomb. Watson
CONSOLATION.
His Lordship (referring to the note)-This is supposed to be a joint promissory note, but it won't do, as it does not say we jointly and
17
Mr. Gardiner-The defendant told me that Rochs, the other man who signed the note, has left the Colony.
His Lordship-For the Colony's good.eb! You had better amend your writ and make it for 5555545-34 | money lent.
4454555-32 5544454-31
500 YARDS.
5545555-24
5554555=31
4455555-33
600 YARDS.
Sergt. Terrill Gunr. Fairholme...
4455554-32
3545555-32
5543155-31
AGGREGATE,
VOLUNTEER RIFLE CLUB MEETING. | Mr. J. Pidgeon
The weather during the holidays was not all that could have been desired by the Hongkong Volunteer Rifle Club for their meeting at the Tai Hang range. Entries in the various events were small, only 18 of the corps, out of a membership of 274, competing for the champion- ship. The shooting on the whole-perhaps owing to the dull weather-was not good, the only possible throughout the meeting being made by Sergeant Terrill at 500 yards. The prizes were presented by Mrs. Pritchard," and Major Pritchard read a letter from H.E. the Governor expressing regret that he was unable to attend to distribute them. The Major then expressed the thanks of the corps to the donors of the prizes, Lieut. M. S. Northcote for the good work he had done in connection with
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Bomb. Watson Guur. Fairholme Bomb. Marshall Mr. J. H. Pidgson Sergt. Andrew...
200 500 600 Til.
34 33 31
This being done His Lordship gave judg- ment and costs for the plaintiff,
Wednesday, April 18th.
IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.
BEFORE SIR Francis Piggott (CHIEF JUSTICE).
MANSLAUGHTER,
Harbaj Roi was arraigned on the charge of 98 feloniously killing and slaying a coolie named
Ng King at Quarry Bay on March 26th.
30 33 32 95 31 34 36 95 29 34 31 04 32 32
29 93
An unusual commotion was heard outside the Hongkong Police Court recently, and ou inquiry it was learned that eight coolies wearing Government House uniform had just been received into the gaol. At Taipo the had demanded samshia of an excise officer, and when he declined they assaulted him. They were arrested, brought before Mr. Orme at the Magistracy at l'aipo, and ordered to pay a fine of 84 esch or go to prison. -
Sir H. 8. Berkeley, Attorney General, instructed by Mr. G. E. Morrell (of the Crown Solicitor's office) prosecuted, and Mr. H. G. (of Mr. O. D. Thomson's office), appeared for Calthrop, instructed by Mr. J. H. Gardiner the defence.
jury were empanelled :—Messrs A. E. Katsch, Prisoner pleaded not guilty, and the following A. B. Smith, H. Reeves, A. W. Smith, J. W. Kew, H. Harron and F. Gomez.
the prisoner was charged with having caused the The Attorney General informed the jury that death of Ng King under circumstances which, if proved by the evidence, would amount to