inances are consolidated those few sections can be included in such consolidation and repealed. The rules regulating the election of mem
of the Sanitary Board which are still in for, will be found in schedulo C.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-1 og to move under No. 40 of the Standing Rules and Regulations that the Bill be now referred to He Standing Law Committon.
The COLONIAL SHORETA Y seconded and
the motion was corriol,
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-In relation to the Standing Law Committee there will be good deal of work for you to do, and as I am Chairman I should be very much obliged
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 1901
CANTON
[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT-]
Canten, 5th February.
INTENSE COLD AT CANTON,
On the mornings of the 4th and 5th inst. there were little Hakes of snow falling and the weather was very cold, many beggars, being frozen to douth, sume on the bridgos in the city and others on the jetties. The philanthropic institutions, such as the Kwong Chai hospital und Oi-yuk Tong were providing ccfins for them, and the rick and cheritable people were giving away cotton wadded jackets and hot
ongea to the poor.
E
BLACK FLAGS RETURN TO CANTON, In December last year the Black Flag genesil
SUPREME COURT.
Thursday, 7th February,
JURISDICTION. IN APPELLATE
BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIE JOHN CARRING
TOX, C.M.G. (CHIEF JUSTICE) AND HIS HONGUR T. SERCOMDE SAITH (ACTING PUISNE JUDOS).
"FEBRANIM AND COMPANY AND THE CHI TUEN FIRM. Tale is an appeal arising out of two summery suit-Chi Yuen V. F. Ebrahim and Co, and F. Bhraim and Co. v. Chl Yuen-and was on behalf of Ebrahim and Co. against judgments delivered against them by the Acting Poisu Judge on the 15th January, on the ground that such judgments were orroneous, in point of law.
Mr. Sharp (instructed by Mr. Thomson, of appellate and Mr. H. E. Fullock, K.C. (in- staneted by Mr. Beanor) for the respondents.
unlawfully treeping a common gaming-house ut Wellington Street: They pleaded not guilty.
A. ooolis stated that he received a dollar from Lance Sorguant Torrett. with which to buy a lottery ticket from the defendants. Both were in the shop at 91, Wellington Street whou he entered. He received the ticket, and just then the second defendant saw the sergeant, and chanted a warning to that effect. Both tried to make their escape, but
were arrested.
The first man was fined $150 or three months and the second $50 or two months. The ines were paid.
BEFORE MY. HAZELAND.
THE WANGHAI MURDER.
Wong Po, widow, was brought up and form- ally charged with the murder of Kwong Cheung, lote Supreme Court messenger, at 1-13, Queen's Road East, on the 5th inst. The victim, it will three dagger wounds in the broast.“
No evidench was heard, and the henging was, adjourned:
INSURANCES
"L'UNION"
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, ID. (Established 1826).
THE Undersigned, having been appointed
GENERAL AGENT for the above
Company, is prepared to ACCEPT RISKS at current rates.
Claims settled direct without reference to the Head Office.
A. R. MARTY,
Agent. Hongkong, 1st August, 1900,
"L'URBAINE"
2706
TIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Lx. (Established 1839.)
if the clers would stop a few minutes to. the requirements of modern practice, for the re. Linyangfu and his troops were sent to garrison Messrs. Diacon and Hastings) appeared for the be remembered, was found dead in bed with HE Undersigned, having been appointed
night, so that we could take our final ar murements, and I think we could also meet in thy Council Churaber on Monday next ut three o'clock.
T
y copies were distributed among the wémborsef the legal profession, and a meeting of members was called in July lart, at which, on the suggestion of the Chief Justice a Committee was appointed for the purpass of examining, It is trusted that this Consolidating Ordin-rovising and settling the Draft. The Committeo unes will render the law relating to public consisted of the, Chief Justice, the Acting Pui- death more easily accessible to those interested she Judge, Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., and Mr. E. in the subject and will facilitate the hbours of H. Sharp, barristers at law, and Mr..Victor H. thoses to whom its enforcement is entrusted.”. Deacon and Mr. J. F. Rooce, solicitors. Atthe The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and same time all the members of the profession the motion was carried.
were invited to send in to the Committen sug gestiona in writing for the amendment of draft. The work of revision has been very thoroughly and carefully done by the Committee. Corrected proafs of the first revision have beer sent to all the members of the profession as the work progressod, with a view to obtaining fresh, suggestions for the inprovement of the draft. Quite recently a second revision has been made, and it is believed that the Bill now embodies a complete und workable body of law, adapted to gulation of the civil procedure of the Supra Court. It is desired that, if possible, the code should be brought into operation on the 1st July, To the short statement of objects mid reasons The ATTORNEY-GENREAL proposed the I should like to add a few remarks. I have carofully studied this Colo, and it appobrs to me seerind wading of the Bill entitled An Ordin- to be an admirable piece of work, for which we ance to consolidado and amend the laws relating ought to feel much indebted to the Chief 10 Rating. He said-The objects and reasone
Justice. Its preparation must have involved a attenbed to the Bill explain it. They are asst amount of labour, and it is evident tint the felicits -
This Ordinance consolidatos thofour Ordiz.atest care has been taken both by Sir J.
peton and the Committee to 'render it as i ces as to Rating which it repeals,
at Current Rates, and perfect as possible. The Ordin ince, which he regalated Civil Procedure in this colony for the last twenty-seven years was well suited to the requirements of Hongkong in twenty-seven years the procedure made tho English Judicatura Acts has developed into a existing. The rules and orders regulating that procedure have not been brought into force in tho Colony, hitherto, and thus in respects the procedure in Hongkong hea not kept ude with tho more Fisolenza improvements in the Mother Country: The Hongkong Code 1873 was founded
THE LAWS AS TO BATING.
The definition of tenement is modified as regards. Piers in order to comply with the pravisions of section 17 of the Piers Ordinance, 1:99.
1001...
Walchow, with a view to the suppression of He and his four rebellion, as reported before. regiments arrived at Nim Shan, the principal set of rebellion, and were quartered there are two months. The place being now quiet, ho and three regiments have by 'nexior of the Viceroy returned to Canton and taken up their garters at the Fast Grate, leaving one regiment at Nim Shan to watch and preserve pero.
A DROWNING FATALITY,
Mr. Sharp said the appeal was on the ground that the judgments in these two suits, which van the meaning of a contract dated 24th Novomber, together, were evousous in point of fact ns to 1900. In secordatics with the panelu sug- gested by the Chief Justice notice of motion had hon given, and it had kun agreed between the parties that the cases should be argued together.
A carge-hat owned by Wong Pe Cheong and fully laden with coconuts and botelatsaly one argument. was sailing the other day from King Shaw to Swatow. On her way a strong gale occurred,
crew into the sea. It happened that a steam-
people and took them back to King Shun, but
Section 21 embodies the alterations effecto 1873, when it was passed. But during those which upset her, and throw the passenger and ( with regard to them. Though a small amount of
COMPANY, LIMITED. KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING
The 12th ordinary meeting of shareholders in the above company was held at the com- pany's oflees. Victoria Buildings, yesterday at Food. Mr. F. Henderson prosided, and there were also present Mesure. J. Googmann, J. H. Cos (directers). A. Sholton Hooper (Secretary), T. Skinner, Erich Georg, M. S. Northente. and T. H. Roid.
The SECRETARY read the notice convening the meeting.
The CHAUMAN--Gentlemen: the report now before you, and which with your permission we will consider as read, no nearly resembles
GENERAL AGENTS' for the ahova Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS nt current rates.
P. LEMAIRE & CO. Hongkong. 7th February, 1901. · [420
SALAMANDER FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the abore Company, nie prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE
́HOTZ, s'JACOB & CO.: Hongkong, 2nd April, 1900.
(3)
YRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURA TANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG
passed sine Ordinares No, 5 of 1892 came into system far in advaneo of anything-prey onsly launch was passing by, which saveti soms of the unce the case was one of very great importance that of last year that it dues not seem to AGENTS for the above Company, are pre
13
Un the motion of the ATTORNEY-GENERAL sanded by the COLONIAL SHOLATARY, the Bill was referred to the Standing Law Com
ear a
"
aineteen were drowned,
A TROUBLESŐME TIGER SHOT.
The Undersigned, having boon appointed pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE ht Current Rates
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 18th November, 1872. ནམ་ TORTH BRITISH AV") MERCAN. NTILE INSURANCE COMPAN
The Chief JusticeThat is that the whole matter be argued on tus merits. That these will Mr. Sharp sail yes. Continuing, he sail that the facts of the case were simple, and substanti- ally there was no dispute between the facts money was in question in this particular inst. commercially in the colony, inasmuch as contracts of this nature were habitually made, especi. call for any comment whatever. You will have ally between European and Chinos fras, noticed that the rentals have increased. The and the decision na to the mnaning of houses have been fully occupied all the time, In the Ching Yain village on the bill of the contracts was of vital importance to and the property has been kept in good repair, merchants of Hongkong who dealt with Chinese, bah, unfortunately at a cost of about $205 Tai. Po-kong there was a tiger that used to The faute substantially agreed upon by the over that of last year. This additional outlay prowl around and eary away children parties were that on the 23rd Nevonber, last has been caused by the rain-storm of last year. pigs, dogs, and fowls. This caused so satis year, Ebrukin and Company instructed a broker which carried away the vetaining wall. alarm to the villagers that they mustered to the to purchase some peas from the Chi Ynen firm. led to be rebuilt. With your permission it On the following day the contract in question number of twenty or more, armed themselves was entered into. On the 3th December, the slurs. With these very fow remarks, gentle. with rites and spears, and procenter up the bill fortaight appointed specifically in the contract on, I would propose the option of the to attack the tiger. They found in lying within which the vessel containing the peas was report, but before doing so I shall be glad I
Mr. REIDr. Chairman, I would like to him and Co. replaced the goods, the peas und doen asleep. They fired their rifles or blunto arrive expire. On the 12th December Elra to answer any question in my power to do so. derbusses, and the tiger, being aroused and wry ship not having arrived. On the 17th Do-ask a question. Has it over occurred to the fire. caught one man under his paws and cember Ebrahim and Company issual their directors of the company to extend the business wennded sevol others; but he was subsequently wit und began their sait for the recovery of the Kowloon side. It seems to me there is the loss they had sustained. Ho voliered & growing demand for houses at Kowloon, and shot doud. He weighed over calties, and that as a matter of the fact the garis actually was sold for ever a hundred dollars part of arrived the satao des. The following day--the which was paid over to the woandel us con- 15th December was the date on which the ten days for delivery expired, according to the construction of the Contract by Ebrahim and pensation. ANOTHER PIRACY CASE.
Company, but there was curious difference
||
between the two translations.
is proposed to pay u dividend of $1-30 por | TOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1809-
£14,409,080.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL.... 2,750,000* 0 0 AUTHORISED CAPITAL. £3,000,000 0
PD-UP CAPITAL........
IL FIRE FUNDS..
687,500. 0 0 2,731,183 137
The Undersigned, having bon appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are pre- besides adding to the value of their own pro-pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at porty by purchasing ground in the neighbour Current Rates. SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. hour they might do something to extend their business on this Kowloon side and justify their existence as
Company
Kowloon Land and Building
The CHAIRMAX-Yes, Mr. Reid. the direc
tors quite agree with you in believing that would almost justify the extension of building, the demand for houses on the other side aos but against that at the present moment some arrangement would require to be cons to with all the tenants before the present lensos ran ent
by ropolutions of the Legislative Council
operation.
In section 35 the words within the Brst math of such quarter" and "subject to the provisions of section 36 have been insarted to prevent any ambiguity.
The only substantial amonlineut is con. falod in subsection (1) of section 2, which is It confers upon the Governor in Concil power, if he thinks it so to do, to fix a minimum mainly upon the rules of the Supreme Court ratenie value for tenements, below which they embodied parts of the Indian Code of Civil Pro- shall uut be rateable at all. This is desirable.csdue then in forco, as well as some few sections for in some villages there are premise the of the Indian Esidency Acts and the English quarterly retus in respect of which amount only Common Law Procedure Acts. Dut since its toa few cents, while the trouble and expense
actwant, the Indian Code of 1892 has been ollection and enforcement of paymont, aro
passed, as well as the 1883 rules of the Supreme ntirely out of proportion to the benefit derived Const of England. The framers of the Code by the Treasury Indeed, where launch hire now before the Council while basing their work For the collector has to be taken into considera upon the Hongkong Code of 1973, have, acord tion, the ravenne gains practically nothing fagly, had the advantage of losing able to make The ruining amendments are only formal."
full use of the more modern materials thus The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and placed at their disposal, and the result is that the motion was carrier...
the procedure in Hongkong has been brought up to the requirements of the greatly de- developed cormeres of this colony. Looking back apon the progress of Civil Procedure in England during the nineteenth century, it There were four passenger stern-wissel bouts might fairly he said that the first quarter of taken in tow by the two steam-launches Keong Tho Chief Justice said it was not satisfactory AMENDING THE CRIMINAL LAW. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL proposed the sethit century was a period of stagnation. The cond reading of the Bill entitled An Ordinance stately figure of Lord Chancellor Eldon blocked Song and Krony Lee plying between Hoi Ping that the Court translator should certify two
Some comment took place on this point. to amend the riminal Law as regards certain the way. The second quarter might be des and Fatshun and back to Canton, and calling different translations as correct.
Mr. Sharp, conthing, said his submission indecent outrages and assaults. He said-This cribd as the period of preparation. It was together for mutual protection against the at- rather unpleasant Bill has beou readered neces- then that the eloquence of Lord Broughaus attacks of pirates. They were wall guarded and was that the contract meant that delivery was sury on most of a case which was prosented lust succeeded in inpressing upon Parliament
Mr. RED-I think you misunderstand me. scane time ago. It brings the law of Beng the necessity of appointing Loyal Commissions, provided with fire-arms. Their usual rate was to be made within ten days of arrival, which
was 14 days after the signing of the ocntract. The same misunderstanding occurred when I kong exactly parallel with the law of England, and the reports of these Commissions paved the to pass the Chii Tao Bhan (the Pig's Head Hills), must not he later than the 9th December, that the sections being taken from the English Act. way for referras destined to sweep into oblivion the headquarters of the pirates The latters
Mr. Polluck, for the respondents, submitted spoke about the matter Inst year. I do not Many
of the obscure technicalities and heart- usual practice is to disguise themselves as man- that in this ease the decision of the learned mean you to go and Imild on the tennis lawns in the then existing law. The third quarter saw
to say that the real meaning of the contract the business of the company might be extended the netual conouncement of these reforms, en- under the pretext of searching for contraband.
was that the goods had to be ready for delivery by raising mors capital. buying more land. bodied for instance in the three Common Law
soax. to commit deprolations: On the Lst iust. within 24 days from the 24th November, whigh and building more houses. What I say is that Procedure Acts of 1862, 1854 and 1880, the Chancery Procedure Act of 1852, and the at about 9p.m., when the fleet of passenger was the date the certraet was entered into, and there is a demand for more houses at Kowloon, from the correspondence their Logiships would and I am quite convinced that if the company Chaveery Orders of 1860. It was not, how. boats and lunches was bearing the Pig's Heart;
see that his clients had all along contended that were to extend the business it would have un ever, till the last quarter of the century Hills, they saw two launches ahead with pirates he was quite within his time, that he was ready increased return from the houses that it built The ATTORNEY-GENERAL proposed the that the procedure of the different Courts second reading of the Bill ontitled Au Ordi- | was at once simplified and welled into one har
en board clul in vilitary nuiform. The latter and willing to deliver the goods within the on the other side.
The CHAIRMAN-But you know that last they proper time, Further, it was quite clear that hance to consolidate and amend the Laws monious whole. The Judicature, Act 1873, did shouted out to them to stop, as
when the goods arrived on the 17th, or year the directors had it in contemplation. relating to Trustees. He said-The object not come into operation till the 1st November, wanted to search for contraband They within the 24 days from the signing of Thern is one question, and that is as to of this Bill is to place on the Statute 1875. By its provisions, the various Courts, refused, *s they suspected that at that the contract, be notified the appellants of whether the cost of land in Kowloon would Book of the colony the Trustee Act, 1899 | anol as the Exeloner, Common Ficus, Queen's
Dever likely to be the fact, and that they refused to take denstify our purchasing some and commenting By this Act a number of enactments relat- Bench, Chancery, Probate, Divorce and Ad- locality there was ing to trustees are repealed and re-enacted mirulty, were fused together into our High any mandurin erniser searching passenger livery. He would hurt that as a matter of milding operations. However, we will give with swendments. By its enactment here the Court of Justice, and the amalgamation of boats. So they went on with full speed. The fact the period of 24 days was not expired until your suggestion, every consideration.
the last moment of the 18th December. It was Mr. REID-I would like to say again it is maubers of the legal profession and other the procedure of the different divisions wis two pirate launchies opened fire upon them und quite clear that the first day must exclubul obvious that if it pays other people to purchase pareons interestel in trasts will have to.
greatly facilitated. Thus, by selecting the
and the last day included. His friend contend-land at Kowloon and build houses it ought to the full the guidance and assistance which most suitable of the diverse regulations from they retaliated, and the naval engagement kept on can be derived from the English cases and he various system, it became possible in Eng for about an hour, until at last the King Sunged that the arrival of the goods within 14 days of pay this company which has existed for some text books on the subject of trusts. Thore land to evolve the excellent code of Civil and Keang Lee cut their ropes and thandoned the contract was an essential part of the con- tios for the extensible purpose of purchasing will be the further advantage resulting Procedure known as the Rules of the Supreme the passenger boats and stemmed away. Thack, but he would submit that whichever of the land and building at Kowloon.
two translutions produced war accepted it was from its enactment that several of the Court, 1883. These am the rules now in force pirate launches pursue them and took away all nowhere stipulated that if the goods did not arrive English Trustee Acts which form part of in the Mother Country. This is the sures the law of the colong but are not to be from which much of the now matter in the their firearms and then left, Meantime the within a fortnight from the 4th November the plaintiff would be entitled in any way to treat found on the local Batate Book, having been Code, now before the Council, has been drawn; passenger-boats were left at the beach near the it as a breach of contract entitling him to go
nacted by the unfortunate method of refer and I think you will agree with me that it temple of the Three Ladies. The passagers into the market and purchase goes in plaes
is very desirable that Hongkong should follow once, will be grept asuy. See Ordinance No.
**after being robbed of all their valuables marched the goods to arrive, and that if ho affered lows. 7 of 1856: These Acts so enacted are prothe lead of England in those respects. posed, however, to be repealed not by this The COLONIAL SECRETARY, in seconding into the village of Wangkong. Af first theo doing thon sue for damages. He submitted that it was perfectly material to the appel hunts whether the goods did arrive within 14 daye or not, as long as he could count on get. ting the goods at a period of 14 plus ten dars that was 24 days.
Their Lordships reserved their decision.
Agents.
[1872 Hongkong. 22nd June, 1900,
AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE IN BURANCE CO.
OF AIX-LA-CHAPELL.
Undersigned, having been appointe T AGENTS for the above Company, are pparel to ACCEPT RISKS aguinat FIRE at Carront Rates.
REUTER, BRÖCKELMANN & CO,
Ayouts. Hengkong. 21st April. 15:17 :
HENIX
The U LOXIAL SECRETARY seconded and the ending delays of the pondérons machinery of Aeris lions, and travel in seam-launches julge in the Court below was correct-that was front of Kuntsford Terrace. What I mean is that LX FIRE OFFICE
motion was curria.
The Council then went into committed to consider til Bill clause by clanse,
There ing no alteration in countities, en the Council resuming the Bill was road a third time and passed.
THE LAWS RELATING TO TRUSTEES.
Ordinance bust by the Civil Procedure (Statutes Hopeal) Chinnues: 1901, which will come inte force contemporaneously with this Ordinance.
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded and the motion was carriel..
said-I am sure all memlere of this council will endorse the remarks of the Attorney-General when he says that the Chief Justice (Sir John Carrington) and the Committee have worked hard on the Bill, which is one with which the recorded by the COLONIAL SECRETARY, the welfare of colony is most intimately counted. Bill was referied to the Law Comunittes,
On the notion of the ArtoRNEY-GENERAL,
LAW AMENDMENT BILL, THOÁTORNEY-GENERAL propred the second reading of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend und declure in certain respects the law to be administered in the Supreme Court. He said: It will be seen that the object of this Bill is to place on the local Statute Book those enact ments of the Judicatare Act, 1873, which were intended to effect a fusion of the two ayatem of law formerly administered by the English Superior Courts, and also cortain emrtments of the same Aat for the amendment and declars tion of the law. It is thought that the passing
(Applause)
On the motion of the ATTORNEY-GENERAL. seconded by the, COLONIAL SECRETARY, the Bill was referred to the Law Committee.
CIVIL PROCEDURE.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved the second reading of tho Bill entitled on Ordinance to repeal varions statutes relating to civil pro- celure or matters connected therewith. "He
id-The object of this Bill is to repaul the actunts which will be superseded by the Code of Civil Procedure and in part also by the Trustos Ordinance, 1901
The COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and of a new Code of Civil Procedure affords a the motion was carried. favourable opportunity for enacting these valu On the motion of the ATTORNEY-GENERAL, able provisions of law. It is proposed that the seconted by the CoroxIAL SECRETARY, the Bill when passed shall come into operation con- Bill was referred to the Law Committee currently with the new Code of Civil Procedure,The Council then adjourned till next Wednes
The COLONIAL SECRETARY Ponded, and the day. motion was carried.
On the motion of the ATTORNEY-GENERAL seconded by the COLONIAL SECRETARY, the Bill was referred to the Law Committee.
MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Immediately after the Council meeting a rooting of the Finance Commitee was held, the Colonial Secretary presiding. The following minutes were submitted and passed
The
THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL proposed the second reading of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to establish a evde of prosedure for the re- entation of the process, practice and mode
The Governor recommends the Council to of pleading in the aril jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the colony. He said re-voto the sum of $120 in aid of the vote -The existing Code of Civil Procedure Government Medical Scholarship." has been in fores for 7 years and it has CHAIRMAN said Government gave $10 a year, of late years been evident that the fine has and as there were three students, that meant come for a revision of the system of civil pre: $120 a year. This sum had been voted lust cedure which was established by it. According year, but had not been paid, and it was now y, in March, 1999, the Chief Justice mubmitted necessary to re-vote the money to allow of its fo the mepibers of the legal profession, at being paid this year. meeting called for that purpose, a proposal Bizt. if they thought such a rovision desirable, he was willing to undertake it while ou leave of Aluence in England in that year. At the meet- iny there was a general agreement that sucli Terision wis desirable and that the offer to undertake should be accepted. The proposal with the sanction of the Governor and the Secretary of State, and w Draft Code of Civil Procedure tory This money also had been voted last was prepared and printed, and copies of it year, but not paid. arrived in the colony in April last
The Governor recommends the Council to' re-vote the sum of $5.229.82 to cover the cost of construction ($4,975) and chartering of steam-launches (8954.82) for the use of the New Territory,
Raid it was necessary to The CHAIRMAN charter launches while ney launches were being built for the use of the New Terri-
These
This was all the business
villegers suspected that they were robbers, and were going to open fire upon them; but after wards upon exquiry they learnt that they had heen themselves robbed by pirates, and that they came to seck succour. The villagers then open- el their village-gate, received them and pro- vided them with accommodation at their ances tral temples, until the Kicong Sang returned" and brought them back to Canton.
FOOTBALL.
SHIELD COMPETITION,
..!
POLICE COURT.
Thursday, 7th January,
BEFORE MR. KEP.
SERIOUS THEFT,
of
A married women und « sernau (Chinese)
Another tis in the Shield Competition was were brought up on the rather serious charge played at Happy Valley on Weheslay after of stealing a boy containing jewelry to the Doon, when "H" Company of the Royal Welsh value of $500 from a single woman on the 6th Fusiliers beat "A" Company of the same regi-inst. They pleaded not guilty. mont by 3 goals to 1.
To-day tie will be played off at p.m. on the Club Ground. Happy Valley, botween the 15th (Siege Train) Co., Southern Division, B.G.A. and the 25th Co. S.D.R.G.A. The following will then present the former com-
By:
From the evidence it transpired that the first defendunt was sleeping with the complainant the night of the robbery. Just before going to bed she asked to be show the contents of the jewelry box, which request was granted. She them went out, but returned in an hour. Early in the morning the complainant's mother Goal- Fiold"; hacks-Moorhouse aerakond her, when the first defendant was O'Brien Julf-backs-Harman, Nicol, and Riseen sitting on the windowsill. The box was ky; forwards-Phim, Boni, Gettings, Cleeve gone. The woman tried to get away, but was detained until the arrival, of the police. The and Reid,
assumption is that she dropped the box over ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB. the window to the second, when she had
¡ROYAL ́ARTILLERY CUP.
en and made arrangements with the time she was absent from the
4
The Undersigned are now prepared to of INSURANCE GRANT POLISIES
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO. against FIRE Cent Rates.
'Agents for the Phenix Fire Offics. Hongkong, 17th Angust, 1987,
THE WESTERN ASSURANCE COM PANY OF TORONTO, CANADA, INCORPORATED 1851.
£410,000,
CAPITAL..
AGENTS for the above Company, are THE Undersigned, having been appointed prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Ratex.
WM. MEYERINK & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 18th May, 1900.
1512
The CHAINAN-It was scarcely started
| UN INSURANCE, OFFICE, LONDON with that idea, yet that is no reason why it
FOUNDED 1716. her that the bulk of the land at Kowloon was
The Undersignert having been appointed should not be done row. But you must remem-
AGENTS for the above Company, are pr got at rates which could not purchase it mor
pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRÊ st Mr. REID-Yet people still are buying land. The CHAIRMAN-Yes but there are some
Current Rates.
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agents. people who are prepared to take more risks than we.
Hongkong, 16th May, 1892.
[30 Mr. GooSMANN-These are principally Chinese.
The report was then adopted, on the motion NANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG. TORTH GERMAN FIRE INSUR- of the CHAIRMAN, sorónded by Mr. GEORG.
Henderson and 'Goosmann were Messne
re-elected director, on the motion of Mr. SKINNER, SOConded by Mr. Grond,
Messrs. Thos Arnold and W. H. Guskell wern re-elected auditors, on the motion of Mr. SKINNEL, seconded by Mr. REID.
The CHAIRMAN-There is no further busi
Dividend warrants will be ready on up-
.
plication to-morrow morning.
The Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are PREPARED TO ACCEPT First Class Foreign and Chinese Riska at Carreb! Rates.
STEMSSEN & CO.
F31 Hongkong, 29th May, 1895.
WANTED,
„
THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COM BY GERMAN LADY, SITUATION
PANY, LIMITED. SINGAPORE.
WANTED-An ASSISTANT MANA- GER, Salary 8750 per mouth, with free Unfurnished Heuse.
Applications and Copies of Testimonialste be
Appointment to be taken up as 2001 sent to the andersigned possible.
THOS. SCOTT,
Chairman.
ANTED-A CIVIL ENGINEER
Wwho has had experience in build. ing Wharves and Docks preferred.
Applications and Testimonials to be sent to--
THOS. SCOTT, Chairman.
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GOVERNESS.
Reply to-
F. B., Care of Daily Press Offee.. Hongkong, 2nd February, 1901.
WANTED
Ya YOUNG MAN, EVENING WORK. B whether in the line of Bookkeeping, Revising of Accounts, Typewriting or General Offien work. Hours:-5.30 to 8 o'clock.
Apply to
M. A. C.. Care of Office of this Paper. Hongkong. 6th February, 1901. - [425
SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY.
somphiuant's house. The second defendant, DOMBAY BURMAH TEADING CORT SINGAPORE require the Services
at sty rate, tried to pawn the stolen property,
Course. Starting fenna the Police Pier. Now loon, round Meyer's East, Buey, Channel Rocks, Kowloon Hooks, South Egek Boy in Hanga im Bay, Meyer's East Buoy, Channel Rocks, Kowloon Korks all to port, Buishing Leross the starting line from east to west.
Start at 1 pm on Sonday, 10th fast.
allow's 1 min. 15 seOCA 30 BBCH. 30 sec. 30 secs:
Alannah Bonito Iris...
Maid Marian Erica Meteora Chanticleer Durecia Active Dart... Payne Ladybird.
Sybil Sayonara Thistle
HANDICAP.
30 secs.
was also arrested. Sentence was passed of six month's hard labour each.
DISOKDEKLY „GERMAN BEAMAN, Harman Spongerburg, seaman, S. M. S. Brandenburg, pleaded not guilty to creating a disturbance whilst drink in Queen's Road Coutral on the 6th inst.
P. C. Young müd the defendunt came along the footpath knocking people down with his elbowe, Wities cantioned him, and—probably in a spirit of bravado-the defendant then cressed to the middle of the street end upset a
Picksha
He was fined $5, with the usual alternatve 10 days. The ine was paid.
AMUN HEAVY FINES FOR GAMESTERS:
PORATION. LIMITED. BANGKOK AND RANGOON.
TEAK SQUARES, PLANKS, BOARDS and SCAN- TLINGS, PLANED, Tosever, and GROOVED BOARDS, FOR FLOORING, CEALING, WALLING, &o. TEAK SHINGLES FOR ROOFING PINKADOR RAILWAY SLEEPERS GAUGEU.
for all
THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERS
of a CLERK of WORKE on the projecte extension of the Water Works into Kalang Valley,
"The Salary of the Post will be from $175 10 $250 a month, with Unfurnished Quarters.
Applicants innst bo competent Surveyors jad levallers; and proference will be given to those who have had experience in Tunnel Work
Applications, which will be received up till Ratos Supplied and Orders Booked by
25th February, should state ige, qualifications JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. and prerions experience; be accompanied by Hongkong. 3rd May, 1895.
12787 copies of not more than four testimonials, and addressed to the undersigned, from whom er AUTOMATIC MAUSER from Mr. S. TOMLINSON, Menth. Inst, C.E.
Municipal Engineer. Singapore, further particulars may be obtained,
By Order
PISTOLS.
CALIBRE 7.63 min. Chin Chi Sang, shopokeeper, and An Wan With CHAMBER for 10 CARTRIDGES, Kwong, of no occupation, hoth residing at 91
FIRING SHOTS in 2 SECONDS. Wellington Streit, were charget on the i-u
SLEMSSEN & COM formation, of Lance-Sergeant Terreft with Hongkong, 3rd October, 1900.
J. POLGLASE,
Municipal Secretary. Municipal Office, Esplanade, Bingoporo, 22nd January, 1901
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