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COMFORTS
2 OHR LITT..
THE TROOPS.
SOCIETY.":
Yesterday Our Little Bit Focjęty sent to Messrs. Shewau, Tomes & Co., two cases of war comforts to be forwarded up follows:-
To the Commandant, The Chestnuts," Shelford Bed Cross Hospital, Cambs,, England: 360 rolled bandages 103 suits Pyjamas, 82 white woollen knitted belts, 50 pairs white woollen bed socks, 18-white woollen caps, 40 eye bandages, 13 khaki "woollen cope, 14 many-tail bandages, and
25 pairs cloth slippers.
To the Matron. Hospital Auxillaire, 113, Hoffeur, France:-330 rolled ban. dages, 15 pairs stretcher boots, 70 eye bandages; 25 pairs cloth slippers, 115 flannel veste, 16 pairs white woollen bed- socks & white woollen caps, 3 quilts, pillows, s bags awabs, and I int magazines.
CITY HALL WORK PARTY.
SPORT
CRICKET.
K.C.C, CIVIL SERVICE CC
THE HONGKONG DAILY PERES, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26ra, 1917,
In this match at King's Park, at 2.15
tomorrow, the elevens will be com posed of the following:-
Kowloon: --J. P. Kobinson, J. Stalker, P. H. Cobb, K. McCaskill, A. de Souza, R. Pestonji, J. H Mead, D. J. Mackenzie, L. L. S. Hodge, CJ, Stapleton, and W T. Elson,
Civil Service-E. W. Hamilton (Cap tain), B. W. Bradbury, D. M. Goodall, W. DIXON, W. H. Edmunds, F. J. Ling, R. C. Witchell, T. McCormack, F. W Wood, J. C. C. Fletcher, and P. T. Lamble. Reserve, 8 E, Alderman.
CHINESE RECREATION CLUB -. CRAIGENGOWEN,
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.
A FAULT CONFESSED.
A coolie pleaded guilty to the theft of a live chicken, saying that he stole it from a mon in Shanghai Street, Taumati
Inspector Gordon stated that the man
was carrying the chicken concealed underneath his trousers when he was arrested
A sentence of one month's hard labour Was passed,
AN UNDESIRABLE.
A Chinese was charged with the theft. of a lady ar jacket,
The record showed that defendant was an undesirable who had been banished from Penang, and had been warned by the local authorities against remaining in the Colony
Mr. Dyer Ball passed sentence of twelve months hard labour.
THE RUNAWAY TRUCK CASE,
The case was resumed before Mr. Dyer Ball in which two Chinese youths were charged with the manslaughter of a small Chinese girl on the 10th inst.
Dr. Macfarlane stated that he had made a post-mortem examination of the body, The skull wag alahost out in two, there was a big ont commencing from the right
ear upwards. The cause of death was 6. fractured skull
MAK Reiton, an American mis sionary, of Kowlson, stated fant he was buying provisions at a shop in Queen Victoria Street when his attention was arrested by the rumbling of wheels out side the shop, He rushed out of the shop and saw the truck, which was out contro, run into a little girl and kill her..
The stateinente made by the defendants at the charge-room were road. They were to the effect that when the truck got out of control, the defendants shouted
Chinese seven Nineteen
out to the people to get out of the way twelse women were charged with gam The deceased was unfortunate in not being able to get out of the way and was bling
killed.
The following will represent the C.R.C against Craigengower
to-morrow, at 2.13 p.m., on the C.B.C ground-Ng A GAME OF CHANCE Sie Kwong (Capt.). Un Hew Fan, Hơ Wing Kio, Ng Sze Yuen Chow Yat Cheong, Wong Po Keung, Yew Man Chap, G. Lee, II, Ching, Wong Kwok Kwong, and Wei Lee Son. Reserve, J. Wong.
Mrs. Stabb writes that during the last two weeks the City Hall Work Party has pucked the following articles, which hare been sent in two cases to Mrs. AE. Barton, Hon, Ser., Red Cross Fund, Bawai Ebidi, India:-12 dressing gowns, UNIVERSITY-2. HONGKONG C.C..
8 bed-jackets, 58 prs, slippers, 19 dozen - k handkerchiefs, 14 tray-clothu, 41 milk
Covers, 67 pra. byjamas, 8 night-shirts, 12 surgeons coats, 18 wath gloves, bl nye bandages, 20 cap-bandages, 26 mops, 10
The University will meet the Hong kong Cricket Club to-morrow at 2 on the Hongkong Cricket Club ground Teams:-
men and
It was stated that the defendants were playing Nyau Pai at a house in Queen's Bond West This house has been only lately rented, and there was no furniture of any description to warrant the sug gestion that the house was used as a
The case was again adjourned.
A FIGHT AT KOWLOON DOCKS.
J. Beltran, & watchman on one of the new ships under construction at the Kowloon Docks, was summoned by Ayres.
small pillows, 27 shrouds, 4 dishcloths University:A. L Ramjaha (Capt) dwelling plaer. Most of the women J. Carteiro another watchinian, for
table-cloths, 4 hold-alls, 33 pr. bed socks, 7 knitted caps, 2 knitted waincoats, playing-cards and tobacco.
Beside the articles in the above list there were given locally-200 vests, 100 shirts, 130 handkerchiefs, 8 mufflers and 150 pra, socks.
A. Ponsonby Fane, G. E. Mar- ley, K. Brayshay, J. D. Wright, G. Hail, J. M. Jack, W. Gittens, D. K. Samy, Choa Sin Kah, and Cheak Toon Lock
Hougkong C. :-D. E. Donnelly, H E. Hollands, P. Jacks, R. Kennedy, F. E. Joseland, M. M. Mans, L. 1), McNicoll, Lient. Col. Morgan, Lieut. Murray, H. E. Muriel and H. H. Tayler,
BILLIARDS,
VOLUNTEER CUP.
arrested had come from Wanchai and Contral
Mr. J. R. Wood fined the first defend and $200, and each of the others 84.
AN ARMED JUNK.
Two Chinese bostwomen were charged with having five Winchester rifles on their juok in Victoria Harbour without e permit from the Capla Superintendent of Police
We hear on behalf of the Hompital to which the cases were sent that mosquito nets are “desperately needed." A Fund has been started in the Work Party for the purchase of act, and many kind helpers have given most generously. Any further donations towards this object The 88th Company R.G.A. gained a will be gratefully received. Empty jam commanding load over the RAM.C. in jars will also be much appreciated, as this competition at the Soldiers Club on the home-made jame, follies and pickles Wednesday, night, two of their players nade by Mrs. Nicol are coming into such winning by over 100 points and the third by means of grapplers. demand that it is hard to keep up the supply of pots.
We received a present of 50 pairs of straw slippers last week, and thank the kind donor very much indeed..
- It gives one pleasure to record the work
by 51. At the commencement of play the Artillerymen were 12 points ahead, but at the close of play they had increased this lead to 274 points Bomber Drum- mond played an especially good game for the gunners Scores
R.A.1.C.
of the Mothers' Union Branch of the
88TH COREA, City Hall Work Party, which meets at
Cpl Gillard .....200 thes Helans May Institute. The workers Col. G. B. Crisp 92
Gr. Curtis Sgt. Clarke 140
200 number about 30, and the weekly average, which has been kept all through the Lt. Murray
Br. Drummond. 200 summer, has been 33 articles sent in; sometimes the number rose to 60 and 70 3rd Scottish General Hospital, Glasgow
It has been brought before us that some of the helpers who have given us money
to have garaients made in their name
it, is not always convenient, or possibit, to do the actual work oneself are under the impression that the work is all given
unt to Chinese tailors This is not the case One tailor is employed who does the beavier pieces, but, otherwise, as 'ar
MY DEAR
97
June 28th, 1917.
The handsome gift of garments (Red Cross) arrived safely yesterday. Such excitement! The Sis
things I can tell you they all envied
Mr. Preston appeared for the defence It was stated that the junk was lying off the Harbour Office, and when the defendants saw a party of searchers coming aboard they threw the rifles into the water, but the weapons were recovered
The case was remanded, bail being fixed at each.
$250 cue
ALLEGED THEFT BY AN AMAH
An amah wag charged with
theft
of five pairs of gold bangles, a pair of pearl-mounted silver bangles, and three gold rings, of the total value of #631, from two Chinese women at No. 516, Queen's Road West.
Asault.
Mr. Leo d'Almada appeared for the complainant, and Mr. J. Gardiner for the defendant
It was stated that the complainant's duty was to see that all those working- under him did their dutres properly, Defendant did not do his duty as it abould have been done, and complainant reported the matter to the chief watchman of the
Kowloon Docks, Mr. Tucker. Defendant fell in a temper on being cautioned for neglect of duty, and waited outside the Dock gate for complainant. A fight ensued, and complainant had the worst of
Complainant deposed that defendant challenged him to fight, but he refused, Defendant then struck him blow in thứ s face, knocking him down. He did Dot resist, he only put up his hands to vard off the blowe,
Cross-examined by Mr. Gardiner, com. plainant admitted that he had a stick, but denied that he used it. He was not a rong man in spite of his robust appear.
g [ance]
Mr. Thomas, gatekeeper at the Kow Boon Docks, stated that defendant chai- lenged complainant to fight outside the |Dock gates. Complainant refused, saying it was not necessary to go outs it would be quite suitable inside.
It was stated that the defendant was the servant of both complainants. On Tuesday night both complainants went out, leaving the defendant to look after their things. They returned aften ten o'clock to and that their leather boxes Defendant then took off his coat had been broken
open and the jewellery
ers and Nurses in turns visited my duty stolen. It was said that the defendant room to examine and admire the lovely was seen by people of the house to go having such a ripping stock of goods in and out of the house several times Our Matron, Misa Hope Kerr, thinks the that night. Hongkong women are splendid to do such work;
two murmured they were superior
Defendant stated that she had seen
and knocked complainant down. Com-
ticket board and tried to strike defend- plainant got up and seized held of u
ant with it. Defendant again knocked him down.
The defendant was convicted of assault
a the money goe we employ capable women with good recommendations who would otherwise be without work. We would, of course, be glad to spend the bed-jackets the men wouldn't wear them;
used to have such outrageous colours, of the did not know,
money in helping Englishwomen, bal, lately they have been improved I was funny yesterday while the rest have been Chinese, Portuguese and Room Th
AND things were all displayed in the Duty different sergeants from the Eurasian. We hope this may be clearly Orderly Rooms crying out Don't
to our own Red Cross garments. I think several visitors enter complainant's rooms the flannel being so well chosen adds very much to the charm of the things. We that night, and what happened after that and disorderly conduct, and fined tea
so far, only two have come to us. The
The case was remanded,
ARMED ROBBERY ON A BOAT.
Four men were charged with armed
Forget me
me Sister, before. You pack their robbery.
Really the
understood, as we would not wish pempting and the pyjamas are most
́ ́ to give under misapprehension.
We
in 1o A and B.
It appeared that at about 8.45 o'clock
Are exceedingly grateful to those who Werds will be great swells. The rever on the night of the ard instant,
sible Jackets were greatly admired, and
dollars
PHILATELISTS' NEW CURIO.
AMERICAN STAMP WITH ERROR,
A mistake by the United States Govern-, ment in printing its sheets of two cent stamps has given wide awake dealers en opportunity to indulge in the liveliest
ham holped us in this matter, and hope I'm quite certain it is a new idea for passenger boat, manned by two boat- they will continue their kind donations. Stobhill. We have & great many badly women, went alongside the Tes Kee Whree speculation in current stamps that bas
are helping three with shoulders and
"At the present we
worden.
ETHEL M. STAKE.
The following leters have been receiv
Fractured
meat
and
Volf the Yauasti, rand shortly afterwards four
stitching and general
is awfully next. The
feet are also very neat, and
greatly
they just behind the new typhoon shelter at boots for mien asked to be carried over to a lighter admired (I feel as if I were getting to in the direction of Taikoktaul When the the end of adjectives, but I do want you boat was about 200 yards from the store, 2, Cavendish Square, W. all to understand how everyone here,
August 30th, 1917, including myself, has gone into absolute the men fell on the women and started to
raptures over DAR MADAMI beg to thank you very vary neatly made and) The shirts are wrench their bangles away from them.
a a good shape, beartily for the splendid consignment of ton, also
especially in Rub Two women fought hard, and in the course
clothing and hospital requisites that you
come in
invory winter-time
B
why.
fact, when Mise
know
the of the struggle the boat capsized and they hare sent us, They are all most useful, pays her daily visit if a bed-patient were all thrown into the water. They particularly the shirts, vests, dressing the reason racket she wants 1
were rescued at once, with the exception ews and pyjamas. We are sure that will be that I'm sure my Words of one man, who swam to a lighter be the wool and the canvas will be most coeptable in the convalescent hospitals All the things arrived in good condition and we are more than grateful for your kind interest and help.
Again thanking you. Yours faithfully
(Sd.) MYRA M GIBSON,
BEATRICE (General Manager for President, and Head of Depot).
And oh the dressing gowns I really longing to the P & O Co.,
been known for several years. It is the
first time since the American Government gan issuing adhesive postage stamps in
been made. On one of the plates of the red two-cent stamps there are three stamps
1847, that on metual error in value bas
bearing the numeral 55% on each side of the word cents, instead of *2* When the error was discovered the Post Office Department recalled all the copies, but a large number of them got out, and the collectors of United States stamps have been making great efforts to get them
The error plate contains four sheets,
are not seen any her half to pretty or enbio, and thus escaped notice.“ Endero useful. They are the very thing, and su clean-looking-cheery too, with the coar half-an-hour had elapsed, however, the
g. What do you call the cloth edging. they are made of? Capt. M adm
admired a cried for help and was rescued. The 100 stamps cock. One of theeb sheets
rry whole party was then taken to Taumatione
let
them tremendously
felt very sorry
suggested us having a fancy dress ball! At the same time he greatly appreciates P. & O. Tighter, and then to the Water overe
lovel
I couldn't present him with one. He Police Station by a watchman of the
having the
and another sheet contains two
the stake
Bret was believed, few sheet
Inspector Gordon, who related the
ith the errors, sold
esse,atsted that more
gilt sent to his Wards, Police Station, He is a. fing man.
dressing-gown..
for her holidays, but I guess she'll not facts of the
It is estimated that 50,000
chance! Bet a
of the patients have worn the one of the women was sent to plates were printed with the errors. - garments yet, but when they do I'll get hospital with a wound in her
The accused, when searched, were fou
a few of them to spin you a yarn,
Mrs. N. J. Stabb,
City Hall Work Party,
City Hall, Hongkong, Extract from a private letter acknow ledging the receipt of a box of Ferments sent by the City Hall Work Party: (Continued af foot of next column.) The other will take some doing.
Women Workers Association, thanking wire, presumably for gagging purpos Miss Kerr wrote right away to the to possess orange; And short lengths them for the gift. I haven't cent off my A similar case happened about twelve, letter yet. I've only written a line to months ago, in which two women, 8. T. & Co and the London agents were the victims, were drowned.
The case was remanded:
fall in price a dealer sol
first time they have been sale. A ringle errór $7.10, while copies of the two which are connected in the double error sheet, went for $11.00. A complete sheet of the single error went for $7,60
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