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the end. He walked calmly to the scaffold, showing no trace of fear. His mind, it is said, appeared to be unconscious of all things earthly, or, as another put it, as if he were in a sort of stupor. The execution was managed without the slightest awkwardness.
At the Magistracy in the afternoon an inquest was held by Mr. F. A. Hazeland, sitting as coroner, and a jury composed of Messrs. C, Arnold, F. O. H. Kellingbusen and H. Rapp into the cause of death.
Mr. Hazeland invited the jurors to enter the jail and view the body, and on their return to Court, evideno; was called.
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R. H. A. Craig, assistant superintendent in immediate charge of Victoria jail, stated that the body the jury had just viewed that of William Hall Adsetts, an American subject, 28 years of age. He was received into the custody of witness on October 23rd under sentence of death, which sentence was duly carried out in the presence of witness at two minutes past five that morning. The usual prison officials were present, also Dr. Moore, medical officer of the jail, and the Church of England chaplin. On Tuesday evening the deceased admitted the orime to him and also the justice of his sentence.
Dr. W. B. A. Moore, medical officer of the jail testified to being present at the execution, after which he made a postmortem examination of the body and found that death was caused by fracture and dislocation of the neck.
The jury returned a verdict of death by fracture, and dislocation of the neck caused in due course of law,
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.
BAD SEASON FOR BLOOMS.
Notwithstanding the fact that the weather this year has been unfavourable to the thriving of chrysanthemums, still there was a fairly excellent display of this flower at the show held in the public gardens on Nov, 14th. There was also a good attentance to inspect the many exhibits. The site selected for the laying out of these was a pretty one. A matsbed ring with ends tapering off was erected round the fountain, and it was beneath this maisbed that the exhibits were tastefully arranged. It was unfortunate that the unfavourable season should have prevented some of the most keen of local horticulturalists from exhibiting, otherwise the show would have been a much larger one. It is the firt of the kind that bas been held in the Colony for about twenty years, and considering this fact it must be admitted that it was a very successful one. The competitors were not numerous, but there were others who displayed the results of their labour, not for competition, but merely to show what time and patience can bring to pass. Sir Panl Chater exhibited а splendid collection of Japanese and incurved chry. santhemums, while the Hon. Mr. Keswick's display of Celosias and Africau marigolds looked very pretty. Mrs. Ho Tang was also a large exhibitor, and the perfection of her Celosias and Japanese and incurved ohry. santhemums was generally commented upon. Mr. Dorabjee's purple, white and yellow obrysanthemums looked certain prize-winners, but the lot was not for competition. Perhaps the best floral exhibit in the show was that of Mr. W. H. Wallace of Amoy, who had a display of vari coloured cactus dahlias. Mrs. May, Mrs. Hodgins and Mr. Choa Leep-chee also had excellent exhibits. Masic in the gardens is always appreciated, and the thanks of the many who attended the show yesterday are due to the Middlesex band for the excellent music they provided during the afternoon. As judges Messrs. J. Barton and J. W. Tatoher gave every satisfaction, and Mr L Gibbs was a capable and obliging secretary. The following is the prize list :-Class 1.- Best group of chrysanthemums in pots, any variety, space not exceeding 10 feet by 10 feet.- Mrs. Ho Tung, 1; Sir Paul Chater, 2
Clase 2-Best group of Japanese obrysan. themums in pots, space not exceeding 10 feet by 10 feet. -Sir Paul Chater and Mrs. Ho Tug equal.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Class 3.-Best group of incurved chrysan - themums in pots, space not exceeding 10 feet by 10 feet.-Sir Paul Chater.
Class 5.-Best 3 specimen plants in pots, Japanese, -Mrs, Ho Tung.
Class 6.-Best 3 specimen plants in pots, incurved-Sir Paul Chater.
Class 7.-Best specimen plant of chrysan themum, any variety.-Sir Paul Chater.
Cat Flowers:-Class 8.-B st 24 blooms, Japanese.—Mrs. Ho Tong,
Class 9.-Best 24 blooms, incurved.-Bir Paul Chafer.
Class 10.- Best 12 blooms. Japanese-Mr. Dorabjee.
Class 11. Paul Chater.
-Best 12 blooms, incurved.-3ir
single specimen bloom,
Class 12.- Best Japanese.-Mr. Dorabjee.
Class 13-Best single specimen bloom, in. curved.-Mr. Choa Leep-chee.
General exhibits:-Class 20-Best exhibits of out chrysanthemums in vase arranged for decorative effect.-Mrs. Jordan.
Class 21.-Best hand bouquet of chrysan- themums.-Mrs. Ho Tung.
Class 22. - Best table decoration, chrysan. themums only to be used, but fern and other accessories allowed.-Mrs. Ho Tung, 1; Mr. Gibbs, 2.
Just before 4.30 p.m. Lady Lugard arrived, accompanied hy Captain Taylor, A.D.C., and was met by Messrs. Barton and Gibb, who also met H.E. the Governor on his arrival some minutes before. Mr. Bart n asked Lady Lugard to present the prizes, which ber Ladyship consented to do. On completion of her task Mr. Barton called for three cheers for Lady Lugard. They were willingly given by those present, who added a tiger." The members of the committee, exclusive of those already mentioned, who worked hard to make the show a success were Mrs. A. Turner, Mrs. G. P. Jordan, Mrs. A. W. Brewin. Mo<gra. F. Howell, Choa Leep-obes, and D. W. Craddook. There was a tent on the ground where tea and light refreshments could be procured,
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HOW A SOLDIER'S CHITS WERE PAID.
A STUDY IN DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
The following story, coming from a trust- worthy source, is now being told in the military messes of Hongkong. A soldier and a married man, one of the many who have learned from experience 'hat it is easier to sign chits than to pay them, has been harassed for sometime by certain local hotel-keepers. But the amount of his ohits exceeded his month's salary, and as he had been relieved of this by a thrifty wife, the prospects of redeeming his shits looked very remote, and the outlook was still more gloomy when one of his creditors sent a letter threatening to report him to the General Offloer Commanding. This threat had the effect of making him cast about for ways and means of getting "square, " and at last he decided on & plan of action. His wife, careful woman, bad been buying sovereigns while the dollar was high, and prudent thrift bad enabled her to put
[November 16, 1907.
SUPREME COURT.
Thursday, November 14th.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
BEFORE MR. A. G. WISE (ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE).
COMPRADORE GUARANTOR's failure. Mr. R. A. Harding presented a .debtors, petition in the case of Leung Tang, a'iss Leung Kiog-Fu, who was guarantor for Chau Sui. tong the compradore to the Russo-Chinese bank who has absconded.
Leung Tang was examined by Mr. Harding. He said he had a share in the Krou Tung Fak Cheong Kee, which was worth 81120, and a representative of that firm was in Court and was willing to pay in that amount to the Oficiai Receiver.
His Lordship-It will about pay costs and that is all.
Debtor continuing said he had due to bim debts amounting to 88740, which he estimated would realise perhaps $30 10 or there-bonts. His claim for $58, 65.7 -- liabilities were :-Private debts, $3170, and a
His Lordship-No, $100,000. I issued a writ yesterday.
claim in the event of the action for $58,265 Mr. Harding-That is only an alternative
failing.
His Lordship-What is the amount of his bond with the Russo-Chinese Bank?
Debtor-$150,000.
His Lordship-You entered into a bond for $150,000 when you were worth on your own showing 84000 ?—Yes.
Mr. Harding-Will Your Lordship allow me to put a few questions to the debtor on this point?
His Lordship assented, and Mr. Harding continued-Now with regard to this $150,000, the whole of that amount was to be deposited with the bank in cash F
Debtor-Yes.
Mr. Harding-$150,000 down and the balance within a month ?— 196.
Now who was to find the $150,000 P-Chan Sui-Tong.
He found the $50,000?—Yes; in April, I think.
And since that time he has been at the bank additional security being lodged ? and has been allowed to remain without the
His Lordship-What has that to do with this 1361. He 'ood security for $150,000 and is only worth $4000.
other man should find the money. (To debtor.) Mr. Harding-The arrangem ›nt was that the
Has Chan Sui-tong any property in Hongkong? -I do not know where his property is.
Has be any in Hongkong?—No.
action to recover against Chan Sai-tong's Do you know if the bank has commenced an
property --I do not know.
into a bond for $160,000 and you are not worth His Lordship-You have absolutely satered
mor- than 84000 ?—Yes, $4000 at the most. make the order': otherwise 1 should send him to His Lordship-I thin‹ the best thing is to
gaol, These
away ten for a rainy day. were locked in a drawer, the key of which she kept; but there was another key in the house which could open this drawer, and her husband knew it. While she was away from home he opened the drawer, extracted the gold, and again locked it. Shortly after this he paid all his creditors. A few days later the wife dis- covered she had been robbed, and, of course, blamed the "boy." The husband was told of the occurrence, affected much concern, and after considerable persuasion by his wife went and reported the matter to the police. Not only did he tell them about the robbery, but he let them know who the robber was, and of course they did not take up the case. How he pacified his wife is unknown, but it is a fact that she does not yet know who took the sovereigns. Doubtless this publication will enlighten her, and indirectly teach her husband that it is as expensive to pay chita as to sigu❘
them.
Mr. Harding-I understand Chaa Sui-tong has property in Hongkong.
His Lordship-That has nothing to do with this man.
Mr. Harding –But the bank has taken steps claim is only $50,000, because the loss was only to realise on Chan Sai-tong's property. The
$50,000. a little over $10,00) and they admit holding
His Lordship-This is the man who is liable, Who are the solicitors in the nation ?
Mr. Kemp-The petition is simply to avoid execution.
Mr. Harding-Messrs. Johnston, Stokes and Master are in the other action.
His Lordship-I think they should have notice of this petition. I will adjourn it until next Thursday and you must give no'ice to the
stiff's solicitors. I am not going to protect be paid into Court before next Thursday, him in any shape or form and that 81,120 muKÉ