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it must be intentional.
ant, he was not responsible in any way. He was in the service of the other man, and his Worship could dismiss him at once. The prosecution had to prove that some fraud had been committed; it could not be committed simply by mistake; Mr. Bowley said his friend was trying t import the doctrine of mens rea and guilty knowledge into the case; whereas it had no. thing to do with the case. in the evidence that he took all reasonable Did the man prove precaution? After the offence was committed he tried to hedge-
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Mr. Grist-That is absolutely an statement. My friend has no right to comment on evidence not before the Court. The Sergeant say, the man acted in a perfect y honest way.
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MINISTERING CHILDREN'S LEAGUE. | Alma-Tadems. The costumes were Grecian,
excellent organisation founded some years ag? The Vinistering Children's League that by the Countess of Meath whereby children of parents comfortably off were enabled to s'ow } in a practical way their sympathy for the young people less fortunately circumstanced than themselves-is represented in Hongkong labours of its members and associates are by an active branch, and the result of
seen in the annual bazaar at 1 bich the work done during the year is offered for sale. October 31st the Bazaar and fête, held fair weather, and a considerable number of under the above auspices, was favoured with
ladies and gentlemen attended to show their interest in an undertaking inspired by such laudable motives. president of the League, had working with Mrs. May, who is the
her a number of ladies as associates, and the outcome of their efforts was praiseworthy in- deed. The Volunteer Parade Ground bordered with banting, and in this enclosure a number of stalls, laden with fancy goods, were erected. There were also several devices calculated to provide amusement, and visitors found ample opportunity for spending money in a good cause, The proceeds, it should ba added, are divided among local charities. In charge of the stalls were:
Mr. Bowley-The sergeant went back to the shop and said he did not think the weight was correct. Of course this put the men on their guard.
Mr. Grist-That is an unfair statement again.
Mr. Bowley-I submit that the charges have been proved.
Wong Sing-cho said the other defendant was hia foki, and acted under his instructions. When the Sergeant questioned him about the weight of the cloth, witness said Japanese goods are so, if you do not want to buy them you need not. The goods were invoiced from Japan as 3b3. He did not weigh them in the ordinary course of business, and the label was pat on by the manufacturer.
Cross-examined Witness imported 480 pieces of the turkey red and sold all bat ten. They all had the 3lbs. label on them.
You knew perfectly well when you sold them that the bales did not weigh 3lbs?
Mr. Grist My friend knows he cannot ask that question.
Mr. Bowley-I will not press it, but in a recent case at the Supreme Court the At- torney-General asked a man whether he had committed a murdor.
After Mr. Grist had again addressed the Court, His Worship fined the first defendant $50, or two mouths' imprisonment on the first charge, and cantioned him on the second. The second defendant he discharged, and made an order for the forfeiture of the ten pieces of goods which the defendaut had in possession.
PROPOSED CHINESE FETE AT HONGKONG.
ITS AWFUL POSSIBILITIES.
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A Chinese reader writes to tell us that at present there is a discussion in the Chinese commanity of a suggestion made by some well known members to have a Chinese procession planned on an elaborate scale, as a means of relieving the Colony of its depressed condition in trade and restoring to it its former pro- sperity." According to оде of the local
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the grouping and colouring being va y weli allow of the best possible effect. The Greek arranged, although the stage was too small to
maidens who disported themselves “lazily, drowsily" on a carpet of roses, were Mrs. Mackay, Miss. Layton and Miss M. Berkeley. Wait, Mrs. Pemberton, Mrs. Leefe, Mr. The tableaux were arranged by Mrs. Somerset Playne, and the so1nery was supervised by M.
H. W. Bird.
EVOLUTION OF HONGKONG.
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(Continued from last week.)
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The association with a British officer of two former servants of the Company, however wise in principle on the establishment of en entirely new service where the first chief must of necessity be inexperienced, tad no doubt evil after onsequences, as the ever notice local officials could not but see, or think they saw, a plain intention on the part of the new régime to conform to the old ways. At all event", seeing their old friends whom they had lesrat they might bully with impunity, they immedia ea Stall-Mesdames Hastings, Saunders,tely on their arrival proceeded to "pat tem in Vaughan Lee, Beasley, Fremantle, Misses Alice Berkeley, Evelyn Layton, Joan Master, and Kathleen May.
Ice Stall-Mesdames D'Esterre and Baiss. One Toy Stall-Miss M. Loureiro, assisted by Mrs. Stedman, Miss. Chapman, Marie Rozario, Eileen Hastings and Iris Mar.
Toy Stall-Mrs. Tuxford &wisted by Mrs.
Farker.
Sweet Stall-Miss L. Loureiro assisted by Madame Bribosis, Mr3. Macdonald, Miss Rodger and Marjorie Rodger.
Other stalls were presided over by Mrs. Peter, Mrs. Longridge, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Danby, Mrs. Bateson-Wrigh. Miss Chatham, Miss Campbell and Mrs. Robson, assisted by many children.
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The concert in the Drill Hall, which was largely attended, proved most enjoyable. The Witches Dance by Miss Vere David was
graceful performance, the action 'Golliwog" by Desmond Carter and Geoffrey Smith was cleverly rendered, while Miss Vida Grimble, though unable to recite by reason of a sore throat, played a pianoforte diet with her father. "Humpty Dumpty was given by tha Misses Grimble and after another dance by Miss Vera David, Miss Doris Grimble contributed a recitation. Then came another
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coon song by Desmond Carter and Geoffrey Smith, followed by the glee Darcies lead a happy life" participated in by the Misses Grimble, Harry Hughes, Desmond and Tiger
Mr. G.
rimble played the accompaniments and acted Carter, Geoffrey and Jack Carter.
Miss Gill arranged
as master of ceremonies. the children's performance,
Not the least of the attractions of the Fancy Fair. were the Musical Tableaux Vivants. ia
order It was doubtless natural enough, but Lord Napier, a former Captain in the Navy, as naturally obj-oted: the trouble began on bis arrival at Canton. Lord Napier, fading that Plowden who. it was intended should await bim in China had gone home, made J. . af er- wards Sir J. F. Davis, of literary fame in con. nection with China, Second Superintendent, and Sir G. B. Robinson, unfortunately another of the Company's former 'elect Committee, Tbird.
His next step W&B to proceed to Canton with the object of presenting his oredentials, naturally expecting the ordinary civilities; but everything had been prepared to show him that only on the old footing could be enter.
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His coming was announced as that some Foreign Devils", and the tide waiters tumbled his baggage about with as little respect
as they would serve a common coolie. To the e ndignities he offered no opposition, but he sent word to the authorities to inform them that in accordance with His Majesty's instructions he had arrived as the bearer of the King's Com
mission, and invested with political and judicial powers, for the control of British subjects in China. The reply, sent through the Houg merchants, threw down the gauntlet of defiance; "The Viceroy could bold no com. munication with outer barbarians." He, how- ever appointed two prefects and a lientanent general commanding the troops to go with the Hong Merchants, to see Lord Napier and ascertain what he really wanted. The interview took place, but beyond hinting at bostilities, nothing came of it; it beneath the dignity of the Emperor's officers to have any dealings with tradesman, sud no correspondence except headed petition, the lowest form of address, could be received. Lord
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vernacular papers, the Sheung Po, the project the Drill Hall. All the seats were taken before Napier's instructions did not Live him any ment, whose sanction to it is being largely commucement, and maoy had to stand at the implicit directions in such
looked forward to by those concerned, Our correspondent wishes through us to warn the Government of the serious consequences of the procession being held here. "The inrush of people from the Interior to witness the spectacle would be a source of spreading contagious and infectious diseases detrimental to the health of the Colony," he says; "and the law breakers, rogues and vagabonds would not lose sight of the opportunity to select Hongkong as a suit- able spot to play their nefarious and felonious games. Unless the police be on the alert and
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half past five, the time advertised for the
back of the ball. The "living pictures" were well staged, with appropriate scenery, and the vocal and musical accompaniment added greatly
to the success of the entertainment.. The curtain rose on
"Twickenham Ferry." with Mrs. Leefe as the fair passenger and the Hon. Mr. F. H. May as the bold ferryman. In a series of three tableaux Mrs. Wait and Mr.
Daniel illustrated the song
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an unexpected position, and he remained for some little time at the result that the Hong Canton, with leave; not obeying, orders were given to stop Merchants again were sent to order him to supplies, and the merchants were forbidden to ship any goods in British ships; and attempts were further made to persuade individua' British merchants to sepirate themselves from the
Lord Napier on this called a meeting of the British merchants at the port, who at his
Superintendent. "The Miller and the Maid" in a way much appreciated b audience, and Mrs. Pemberton, in "My Lady's suggestion established a British Camber of Bower made quite a Marcus Stone effect. stringent measures be taken, the Colony would
An action song by the Misses Berkeley aud be infested with bad characters, whose presence
Miss Layton wearing sun-bonnets and curry. would be the cause of such crimes
ing sheaves of wheat aud poppies, made a as burglary, robbery and theft, and
pleasing break, and the "Three Little Maids " menace to the residents whose lives and pro-
were evidently very popular.
Mrs. Machay perties would be in constant danger. The stall
made a charming picture in a dainty setting, in holders in the markets would take advantage of
the tableau of "Love's old sweet song," while the great demands for food stuffs, owing to the
the four jolly old monks, Messrs. Leafe, Worces arrival at Hongkong of spectators in great
ter, Daniel and Tratman, caused much numbers, to raise the cost of the food supplies.merriment in To-morrow will be Friday." Consequently the residents would have to bear loss by the dearness of commodities.”
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The last of the tableaux was rather long in preparing, but was a very pretty picture, after
Commerce, the first conscitatɔd in China; it is interesting to notice familiar names :- J. Matheson, Launcelot Deat, R: Tarner, W. Bd, and Dadabhoy Rustomjee. The Viceroy having throw down the gauntlet showed no desire to draw back. He stoped all British trade, closed communication with Whampo, and surrounded the factories with a cordon of soldiers. British merchants were told that no hindrance would be placed in the way of their retirement to Macao, but on no secount would they be permitted to return; while the store-
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