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FOUR CHINESE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY - PRIUS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 811
YOUNG JEWESS IN TROUBLE ALLEGED KIDNAPPING BY THEFT OF A GOLD WATCH WHILE COLLECTING FOR CHARITY, DEFENDANT DISCHARGED WITH A CAUTION.
named "Sophia A young Jewess, Gubbay, agad 16, was charged at the Hongkong Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. A. Dyer Ball, with steal ing a gold wrist watch and band, valued at $65, from Mrs Lan Chang- ping, residing in 29, Cain, Road.
WITH INTENT TO SELL
years and
SPORT.
CRICKET
CIVIL SERVICE. KOWLOON C.C. The following will represent the Civil
to-morrow -C. Severn (Capt.), E. Service in their home match at 2 p.ak Hamilton, BW Bradbury, D. M
CARNIVAL
VAL AND BATTLE OF FLOWERS AT MACAO,
INTIMATIONS
LANE CRAWFORD
AND COMPANY.
LADIES' v, at Ko Shing doodall, OM W. Reynolds, W.
Edmonds, R. EO, Bird, W. Dixon, FJ. Ling, R. C Witchell and P. I. Lamble.
H.K.C.C.. ECC.
H.K.C.C. C.R.C.
At the Hongkong Magistracy yester day, before Mr. J. R. Wood, four Chines were charged, on remand, with forcibly
six years respectively," detaining two boys, aged four Strect, with intent to sell them
According to the previous evidence th defendants kidnapped the children from the custody of their parents at Canton and brought them to Hongkong, where The anso created a great deal of in the Police, acting en information, raided terest from the fact that the defendant is the house and rooted the men, with the In this league match to be played on the Hongkong Club ground at 10 am. on the daughter of a respectable local Jewish children in their custody. family, and a large crowd of spectators,
Mr. J. H. Wood (addressing defen-Fuerday, the home team will be composed including a sprinkling of the fair sex.dants) suid-These two boys were stolen of T. E. Pearce (Captain), D. E. from Honam on the 29th of January, Donnelly FW. 8. Evana, Capt. E. H. Gray, Hollands, R. Kennedy, M. M were present.
Mr. Lan Chang-ping, the husband of and the authorities in Canton are going the complainant, said the defendant
to make an application to the Govern Maas, Lt Col. R. H. Morgan, H. E visited their bouis, on Wednesday and ment of Hongkong to send you over to Muriel, Lt. H. E. Murray and F. Satton. invited his wife to purchase some tickets anton to be tried there for stealing the for a raffle in aid of charity. His wife children. The dispatch has not arrived was in bod at the time, suffering from a yet. I am going to remand you on this headache, and defendant sat by her bod-charge from week to week until the dis side. His wife purchased tickets to the
patch arrives.
Mr. Agnèsiz appeared for one of the value of 37 cents, after which the young lady left the house. When witness re defendants, turned home from office, his wife, wish ing to know the time, asked him to bring her the watch which had been left on the dressing table. On going to fetch it he found it was not there. He told his wife and inquired who had visited the house He then informed Detective Sergeant 28, Who searched defendant's house on Thursday and found the watch. Witness added that has wife did not want to prese the case; she would be quite satisfied if the watch were returned to har.
The defendant omphatically denied the
Asked how she came into possession of the watch the defendant said that about two weeks ago a Chinese came up to her and offered the watch for sale. He asked $10 for it, but as she bad only 5 with hor she offered that to him. The man ac copted the money and handed her the watch. She was not quite sure of the day, but she thought it was Thursday She could not recognise the man; nor had she seon him before..
Mr. Dyer Ball said be would have to -Had record the evidence in the case. defendant tendered a plea of guilty, he
might have discharged her with a severe caution.
The case was remanded till next Thurs. day.
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY:
THEFT OF IRON BARS. Chinese pleaded guilty to stealing several iron bars from a shop in Queen'i Road
Complainant said defendant had also removed a picco of wire-netting, but defendant denied this.
Mr. Dyer Ball sentenced defendant to Bix weeks' hard labour.
PICKPOCKET SENT
O PRISON. A Chinese youth was charged with nicking another man's pocket in Queen's Hoad,
THE ARRANGEMENTS. The Battle of Flowers takes place at Macab next Sunday afternoon. It in being organised by Lady Vieira de Matton, the Governor's wife, in aid of the Portugues Bed Cross Fund. A Battle of Flowers is a very common thing in continental Europe and has always boon used in on instrument to raise funds for any sharitable object. In the Battle of Flowers it is customary to decorate motor-cars and every kind of vehicle with flowers and bunting. The occap. ante of these throw flower and confetti
who has subscribed is
at each ether, At night the drawing takes place for the best decorated care, and every one who
At Macao the Carnival has always been privileged to cut a vote.
hold annually, but this year Lady Vieira de Mattos has combined a Battle of Roses In this match on the CRC ground with it to make it more attractive. A to-morrow at 2.16 p. Hongkong CC very enjoyable tima is promised, and will be represented by T. E Pearce with the holiday feeling that prevails (Captain), R. M. Austin, D. E. Donnelly, from Sunday Chinese New Year it FW. 8 Evans Capt. E. H. Gray, should draw large crowds. The last Kennedy, M. M. Muas, L D. McNicoll Battle of loses was held in Macro twelve Lt. Col. R. H. Morgan, H. E. Muriel years ago. and F. Sutton.
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. "KOWLOON F.C., STAFF AND DEPARTMENTS.
DEPARTMENT.
STOCKTAKING
SALE
NOW PROCEEDING
FOR THIS WEEK ONLY.
CASH
20%
DISCOUNT
On Sunday night there will be the OFF THE ENTIRE STOCK OF
award and distribution of prizes at Government House, to which are invited all those who have subscribed to the Ret Cross Fund. The first prize for the best The following team will represent decorated ear is a painting by Lady Kowloon . Staff and Departments on the Vieira de Mattos herself. In order to Navy ground to-morrow at 2.30 pu take part in the Battle of Flowers and to sharp-P. J. Jornings; W. Hamilton gain admission to the enclosure reserved and W Whito; A. van Langenberg. Afor the decorated cars one has to P. Jones and MH. Abbas; W Taylor, scribe something to the Fand. Admis T. Knight, E. Moosdoen, J, Rasmussen on tickets will be sold at the entrance and R. Tatam. Reserves E Seara, Eof Avenida Vasco da Gama. Button and W. Muskett.
The utmost enthusiasm prevails in Macho and all the public motor cars have already been engaged for the occasion.
The Curnival extends over four days,
KOWLOON FO MIDDLESSI RESERVES.
Complainant said he was walking along the same RNA commenting on Saturday, the Bth. The
crowded vorandab whon be felt someone ugging at his coat pocket. He turned round and caught defendant red-handed, He attempted to extracting 30 cents. enize defendant, who escaped. A tulong, however, followed him and eventually effected his arrest.
A lukong stated that he saw defendant standing by complainant's side, and, ne Inspector Browne asked for a remand, ticed him inserting his hand into com adding" The girl might be brought to plainant's pocket. When the laster gave her senses and might admit her guilt the alarm be arrasted the defendant.
Defendant admitted standing The caso was remanded till 11 am
5)
nour
thei
This match will be played on the Club next Monday at 4 pm The Kowloon team will be the same as selected for Saturday's match with the Staff and Departments.
WATER RETURN.
Battle of Flowers will be held on the Following day.
In order to meet the convenience of visitors from Hongkong two ateamers will leave Hongkong on Sunday-one at
sad the other at 1 p.m.-and on Monday there will be one steamer from Macao to Hongkong at 2 pm. There will be the usual sailinge from Macao on Tusday at 1.30 am, and from Hong- kong at p.m., while on Monday a boat at
will leave Hongkong for Macso at 8
The Water Return shows that water in
15 storage on the Island on Februery was 1,012.30 millions of gallons, as com pared with 333.65 millions of gallons the same dato last year.
The consumption during January was
B.
and when the case was rocalled Mr. Dyer complainant. He said he was gazing at 170.25 million gallons by an estimated The following is the programme of the Ball asked:-Well, Mine Sophis, I am the shop windows. When complainant population of 270,800, being 20.3 gallons concert to be given at Government House going to hear the ovidence. What have left, defendant followed him, as he was per head per day. In January, 1917, by Lady Vieria de Mattos to all sub
the consumption wás 107.93 millions scribers to the Red Cross, Fund going the same way. you to say i
Mr. Dyer Ball sentenced defendant to of gallons by an estimated population of Light Cavalry," Suppe; «Serenade," 287,019, being 13 gallons per head per Wider." Butterfly Puccini: "Phantom six weeks' hard labour.
day. During January, 1917, the servicce
Scenes Pittor A Ketelby; to houses in the rider main districts were
Massenet; “Minuet," Beethoven; disconnected from rider mains and sup
Samson
Dalila," Baint Spens, “Aida," Schuman, and Rêverie, Ply was given by public street, fountains except for two days (21st and. 82nd), when full supply was turned on owing | Verdi. to Chinese New Year. There was a con. tant supply in all districts during Fanuary, 1918.
COMPANY REPORT. HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO
STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.
The report of the board of diretore for the year ended December 31st, 1917, to the ordinary annual meeting of share holders to be held on February 19th
Defendant I confess to the orime, sir. Mr. Dyer Ball--All I have to say is at it is considered a very serious thing for A young lady, like yourself, who is en- gaged in selling tickets for charity, to commit such an offence. Such a person, who avails herself of an opportunity, when she is presumably doing good work to Bicze, take away, or steal property belonging to other people is quite bad and shows that her intention to collect money for charity is not what it ought states: to be. I am going to give you a severe
paying running expenses, caution as this is the first time you have salaries, premia of insurance, loss in ex been present in this Court. But I am change of subsidiary silver (221,223.51); going to record a conviction of larceny repairs and all other charges, there re against you. Have you any parents ?
mains (including $20,168.60 brought for Defendant-Yes, sir.
ward from last account) the sum of $108,462 87 at credit of profit and loss account
After
"Melody,"
esques,
PACIFIST" MURDERERS.” MR. BEN TILLETT'S STRIKING WARNING
The storage of water at Kowloon on February 1st was 237.64 millions of gallons, as compared with 248.00 millions
strong note of "I want to sound of gallons on the same date last year
warning against the pacifists in our in The consumption during January was mide," said Mr. Ben Tillett, M.C., i 30.68 millions of gallons by an estimated striking address on The World at population of 101,150, being 127 gallons War and After," at the Haymarket..
*Pacifist is only another name for per head per day. In January, 1917,
murderer, because by their methods. Mr. Dyer Ball-I am going to ask you
the consumption was 33.96 millions of, gallons by an estimated population of they are causing the death of hundreds to find security to the extent of $100, Your father, brother, or some other rela The directors recommend that the sum 99,350, or 11 gallons per head per day. of thousands of thood who are fighting. tive might sign a bond for you to be uf of $40,000 be transferred from equaliza The Government Analyst reports that What I would say to the pacifists of this hey will not ight, il country is that if they good behaviour for twelve months. If ition of dividend fund to proft and the water is of excellent quality,
that a for the
it is wrong for them to kill, it is equally wrong that they should allow our gal lant officers and man to be murdered be-
ordinar cause they lack supplies,
Joss
paid
you are brought up again the consente per share, or $40,000, be pa quences will be very serious, because it to shareholders and 800,000 be applied to Do you writing down book values of steamers
will not
t be your first offence
understand that?
Defondant Test
Mr. Dyer Ball then ordered defendant to be bound over in the sum of $100 to be of good behaviour for twelve months, and ordered the watch to be returned to the ownere
and
wheres
forward to
$16,462.87 to be
to new 40countrdance
th the Articles of As In sociation the Hon. and Mr. R Shewan rotire from the board by rotation, but being eligible, offer themselves for re-election
AN UNPUBLISHED SPY STORY.. Since the war British visitors to Paris have been no little delighted to make the acquaintance of a strect newsvender, who, with a truly Cockney accent and Johu Ball bluffresa, thrust his wares under the passing Britons' hoses. There was no mistaking the man for anything but an Englishman, with perhaps, a torthern
streak GERMAN WOLF IN SHIPS,
CLOTHING
The pacifists of this country have never denounced the German atrocities. What protest did the MacDonalds and the Ponsonbys make when the Zurlansa and the Belgian Prince were sunk *
Mr. Bon Tillett roused the audience to enthusiasm by his denunciation of pro fiteering, pacitan, slums workers' un- The man had become a veritable war healthy dwellings, and German atrocities. institution in the capital, his genial man-The enemy in our mist," he said, The late Mr. J. Compton Merrywos- A story of the revcut trapping of a ner winning all British hearts. Thas the is far more deadly than the German ther, the world famous fire engine tuaker German plotter in India reminiscent of fellow was to be seen daily on the boule and his guns. Food is being he'd up to Sherlock Holmes is told in a letter which wards or near the Gare St. Lazare, day by the most wicked enemy that ever and hydraulic engineer, whose firm was reached me this week from Calcutts (says hawking the Buglish papers, of which he lived the profiteer, 1 know of cargoes established more than 200 years ago, WES a writer in a London contemporary) An semned to have the sole street selling of provisions and mast which Lave been 77 years of age at the time of his death officer of the political scoret service of rights His voice could often be heard sold time after time.
India (which, as renders of Indyard (against regulations) calling out the We could reduce prices by 50 per cent if those at home would play He was apprenticed at the locomotive Kipling Kim" will not need to be latest war sensation, his demeanour, when works of the London and North Western remainded is one of the finest in the the news was particularly had for the Railway at Wolverton and entered his Allies, aiming a strange ocularity, but we
three years this public character
the ermany will not win this
DATACENALI UWE ary who professed to be a Swede was ined the freedom of Paris, no one man who steals a soldier's gun and foo
fact other than he seemed The officer,
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father's business in 1864, so that his con nection with fire engines extended over who speaks perfectly the vernacular of suspecting that behind these apparently hen ho 55 years. He was principal of his firm the district, disguised himself as a native British features there dwelled the brain crimin for about half-a-century, Mr. weather was committed by Royals on corvant, schimed juccesfully do lare and of Boche. This feel, living, however
The fate of the padre's "bova odsewhere, pre penetrated a passing lady's perspicacity withhe numeroas ocasions, and trained the King Edward (then Prince of Waleya sented himself as a budji” or tempor- she forthwith recounted her fears to the afran.He left to his women ary substitute, and in three days caught nearest Commissary. The fellow will roll pl no more English papers, for he has now che the Swede red-handed He proved to £2,000, and to the women employed in the factory at Greenwich E500, both from be a German and the centre of a little been shot. He was a dangerous German clud
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