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DEATH OF A VETERAN SHANTUNG MISSIONARY.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 1920.
AMMUNITION SMUGGLING. ト
SPORT.
NANKING BRINGS NUMBER OF, HONGKONG SCHOOLS FOOTBALL.
SMUGGLERS
ASSOCIATION.--
HONGKONG F.C. », SOUTH CHINA
ATHLETIC.
A large drowa is certain to be attracted
At the Magistracy, yesterday, a Chin- ST. JOSEPH'S WIN SENIOR SHIELD.to the exhibition Football match to be he was charged with being in, unlawful possession of two revolvers and 178 rounds
DR. HUNTER CORBETT. For some time Dr. Hunter Co Nett had been visibly failing. It was elemely difficult to understand that the end was approaching, for on more than one proof ammunition. vious occasion he had been ailing in a similar way, but his wonderful vitality had always helped him to rally. But this time the doctors held out no hope, and it was realized that the end was near. An
argent, wire to Paking brought to Chefoo the Doctor's eldest son, Rev. Chas Cor bett, of the Peking University, who was with his father at the last.
Dr. Hunter Corbett was a Prince amotz Missionaries. It is no exaggeration to say that he was a landmark in Chefoo, if | not in China Grently beloved by all who came into contact with him, his, life,
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Bergeant Fallon stated that the am- munition was concealed in a tes can and the revolvers in a pair of shoes.
H.K. THE GOVERNOR OFTERS & CUP.
A record gathering of football entha- Mr. A. H. Crow stated the defendantsiasts was present at the Queen's College know the regulations of the Colony. He noon, to witness the final match between was born in San Francisco and did not ground, Causeway Bay, yesterday after was en his way to Hoiping on a visit the Wantsai School and Queen's Collega in the Junior League of the Hongkong to his parents native place.
Schools Football. Association. Amongst those presant was H.E. the Governor, who evinced a keen interest in the game. Play commenced at 3 p.m., Mr. Black There bainig in 'charge of the whistle. was nothing to choose between, the two teams, and the game, on the whole, was fast and interesting. After several Mr. M. K. Lo, appearing for the dealternate rushes Queen's secured a goal, fendant, stated that the latter was a by a bit of tricky play among the for- farm labourer in British Columbia, where warda No other goals were scored in
Mr. Wood fined the defendant $400 and confiscated the ammunition.
A. Chinese, was charged with being in unlawful possession of a revolver and 187 rounds of ammunition.
played on Saturday on the Club ground- between the Club and the Chinme. The fands will be devoted to the widow of Warder Spond.
The Club will be represented at follows: Rodger: Clark and Tonkin;
Rodger, and Riis Ralston Reichelmann and Macphail; Hamilco, MeTavish, A. N. Other?
HOCKEY.
CLUB DEFEATS INDIAN ARTILLERY- MEN.
AFTER A VERY FAST GAME.
he was a cattle-drover. He was forced the first half. After the interval Wantsal.from end to end alternatively.
to carry his revolver in connection with his busines. He did not know the local regulations.
"
Mr. Wood fined defendant, $300.
revived rapidly and putting some vim into their game managed to squalise Both sides then made herculean efforts to score a further goal, but though time was Chinxtended to enable either team to secure
Mr. E. J. Grist appeared for a esc, who was charged with being in pos session of a part of a revolver.
beautifully lived for the service of his Master whom he served, most faithfully, was an inspiration to old and young.
Dr. Corbett was 54 years of age.
Ha ching to China over 30 years ago and after anything but a pleasant voyage reached Shanghai. From there he took ship to Cheloo, was wrecked off the Pro- montory and all but lost, his life in conse Making his way overland, be got to Chefoe, and commenced his remark-
Mr. Grist stated that no attempt what able missionary life. Making his head-ever was made to conceal the contraband, quarters, at Chefco he set out on tours which was packed along with a sowing through the province, preaching and dis machine by some silly person in Ame tributing literature n he went. Curies who evidently believed that it was daunted in the face of difficulties and heavy sorrows which would, have over- come a less fearless, and tireless worker he plodded on with an optimism that was
quence.
part of the machina
Mr. Wood fined defendant 8900.
Any other
The Hougtong Hockey Club played a stronger team than has represented them in several past matches when they were opposed to a team drawn from the Hong- Long-Singapore Battalion. R.G.A., at the Kowloon yesterday und from the Coast Defence Battery and the soldiers team, drawn both
Mountain Battery, was undoubtedly s strong combination. The game was fast and keenly contested, throughout the whole
"That the Club
goal was pierced only on one occur sion was due to the remarkable play of Jones in goal; he saved four goals which almost any thez man would not have been able to stop. The Club t
team saw the welcome reappearance of F. J. R. Mitche!! sad R A Brand, who have not played in several matches, alzo Edmonds
cif past and Piercy, who did not play last week. Mitchell was, perhaps, next to Evans, the most prominent player on the field. Edmonds was in good form in the for- An exhibition match, between St.ward line. He had a hand in all the Joseph'e, the winner of the senior shield, goals scored by his side. The Club played and the rest of the Colleges, then took Ewo-new men, B. C. Hale, left half, place. The game was a very interesting E. H. Farrell, left inside forwards. The
a polished
expon- ona, but St. Joseph's had the better of former proved himself a
game, being responsible for of the ent the play. They con.Sined well, and, more than one flash of individual brilli was with the dificulty that the opposing anco. It will be surprising if he does not backs stemmed the onrushes of the forund a
he Club's halk the coming League matches. 50t possession of the ball, and, after a Farrell wants a lot of practice. Lients.
and White
ite, who turned out for the played a sterling good game.
winning goal, their efforts proved futile. The game endel in a draw and winner of the Junior Division. would have to be replayed to decide the
in the
a perpetual amazement to those who knew I medal, was charged with being in unlaw. } wards. During the first half, Ramcen a permanent place in the
him.
The big work of the American Presbyterian Society at Temple Hill owes everything to his initial efforts and to those of the late Dr. Nevius. The schools for Chinese there, the church and the fine farge hospital with its up-to-date appara- tus are all standing monuments to the work of the late Dr. Corbett. At that period in his life when men usually Tay
A Chinese, dressed in the uniform of any American soldier and wearing a ful possession of two revolvers, & mauser pistol and 4 rounds of ammunition.
Mr. M. K. Lo, for the defence, stated that his client was a discharged soldier and brought his ammunition with him it was not a case of
Sergeant Fallon muggling
that when the found
defendant did two revolvers were not mention anything about the pistol, which was discovered some time later,
The Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolle,
as.P.,
run down the field, passed to Ismail started very well, and should.
down their tools and retire to an arm tated that sevara) people, came to Hong: Halston, the Hon. Secretary of the made up for their mistake.
ally he would visit ran worked o kong in their uniforms, thinking that is Association, in calling upon His Excel Mackensie, by
chair existence the old
museum which
he founded and there preach to the large would be cater for them to land her number awaiting admittance
with ammunition. The man not only In addition
failed to inform the Police about the his .to missionary work he Was intensely interested in the develop-werpons but endeavored to conceal them ment of everything pertaining to the wel-
Mr. Los He did not. fare of the Port For several years be
Walle: He was not anxious to be was a member of the old G.P.C. and was regularly selected to take the chair at the annual meetings of the tax-payers.
ORDER OF ST. JOHN.
LOCAL HONORARY APPOINT- MENTS
zen-ched.
31. Le stated that the man did not require pose.
Mr. Wood fined defendant $400.
the arms for an improper pur won the football shield and the gold the referees thought inpted the
A Chinese, chared with the unlawful possession of 100 rounds of ammunition stated that he was a labourer in the States. Wh
Shen he was returning home he thought he would bring the ammunition to. Wood fined defendant $100.
H.M. the King has been pleased approve of the following appointments to "The Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England":
Honorary Serving Sister-Mrg. A Hickling, M.B.E
bim
Another Chinese, charged with the un lawful possession of 628 rounds of am- munition, was fined 8000,
In every instance the bramunition was confiscated.
who in turn sent the ball on to Sirdar Rumjaha The latter sent in a hard shot
After the Save scored from their first incursion if which beat the goal-karpar.
inside forwarde bad been more lively. interval the game was pretty even. But Edmonds passed to Brand, on the outside. sides made frequent efforts to score and and the latter sent in a ne failed. The match ended in a win for St Mackenzie was not in his place and centre. Joseph's by one goal to nil
Farrell ran up just a couple of seconds At the conclusion of the game, Mr. Joo late. Soon after this the forwards Evans and combination, took the good into the circle and rans shot from letter to distribute the shield and the medals, stated that the season had been close quarter, giving the custodian no an interesting and successful one. Un chance at all. In spite of the strenuous military backs to stop the prtunately the final of the Junior Divi efforts of the sion match was not completed and wouldClub from scoring, the second Club goal have to be re-played. In the Senior came soon after. Brand received a pass
from Longue St. Joseph's bad come through net Brand, by the way was offside Edmonds and shot into the unbeaten. (Applause.) They had thus when he received the ball, although one After medala The cup presented by the Hond
the tub forwards had Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, in 1907, for com game for another five minutes, the soldiers petition among the Government District transferred the play to Club territory. Schools was won, for the third time in be outside right ran it
down the
Length succession, by Wantani, who thus become of the field and Jones running out to the owners of it. (Applause.) Their save, made a feeble kick. The Club had The soldiers continued record Bad been excellent during the pre-a narrow escape.
their send sonson. In the competition for the
efforts to score, and Hickling
and Government District, Schools they had fiercy had a busy time. Jones, in goal, secured points and not a single goal from close quarters
affected three magnificent saves, off shots Unos when a goal had been scored against them. As seened quite
Alitche!! gards pert season's football, they would off and
brought another tain,
back-hand shot and hava the junior, senior and intermediate relieved the pressure. The
indians were, legne thus enabling every school-boy however, playing too determinedly to be to have a game on Wednesday afternoons.
long reaisted, and the centre forward put A cup for the intermediate league had in a shot from close in that gave Jones Dr. Koch and Mrs. Hickling rendered INDIAN FINED FOR STEALING Hongkong Football Club. The Club had and when the interval was called, the been given to the Association” by the RO chance. There was no more scoring, i valuable service to the St. John Ambul ance Brigade a branch of which was estab- An Indian ship's guard was charged cup to spare, a duplicate of the one
Club were leading by two
goals lished, in the Colony during the War. at the Magistracy, yesterday, with steal presented by Mr. David Landale, and The play increased in vigour in the and which is still working steadily, ing a pair of boots from a tailoring this the generously offered to the second moiety, the first five minutes of
Schools (Applause).
which was occupied by alternate rushes although the No. 1 Division (of European establisomens at Tung Street.
has practically ceased to exist. a Defendant stated that he went to the
H.E. the Governor, addressing those by each line of forwards.
The speed of The Order had its origin in Jerusalem shop to purchase the boots, not to steal present, stated that he was very pleased the Indian forwards stood them in good
He offered $2 for the pair, but and Acre, in the eleventh century, as an them.
stead and during this time they were to find football in such a Sourishing. international
wanted confraternity for the the tailor wa relief of Crusadera, and was
later the man threw the boots at him and then all would agree with him, especially tional brilliance, repeatedly got the better boots at him and and condition among the schools. He thought The outside rigore convincing, quintette.
right, playing with sovereign in Rhodes and in Malta, where blew a Police whistle from 1530 til 1708 ite Knights kept gal
Inspector Davits stated that the Indiah those who had played football in their of Hickling and centred very accurately,
were in their places
and leys and galleons to attack the Barbary went into the shop, and removing the school days, that there was not a.Einer The Laside men Corsairs And to prevent the spread of pair of boots, which was hanging on game than football, because it gave everyone shot after shot into goal which Jones, Turkish rule in the Mediterraneas. The wall, made off. A Chinese constable or equal chance and aroused a great undoubtedly in his best form, saved araid energies of the British Order are now arrested the 'man.
Pdéal"of enthusiasm and skill. He was the applause of his own side. The Club devoted to hospitaller work, and are well. The owner of the shop stated that the sorry he had not come in time for the first forwards again took charge of the game!
and took the ball known The King is the Sovereign. Head defend entered the shop at 7.30 PM match and hoped to have the opportunity but Broad spoilt many movement. On and Patron of the Order,
th: and, taking boots, made off. He of witnessing replay. Duke of Connaught is Grand Prior. The was seen by a fuki who raised the alarm. His Excellency next handed the shield, the occasions, he was not beaten by Dale, Grades of the Order are Knights of Mr. Smith fined defendant $25, with cup and medals to the respective winners, he failed to receive the long passes that Justice (and Ladies of Justice); Knights the alternative of a 'month's hard labour, Mr. Bilston announced that His Excel- camo his way from Edmonds, Evans or of Grace (and Ladies of Grace); Esquires:
Mitchell A Temoy had offered a cup to replace the gave the Club their third goal. He drib
pretty bit
it of play by Evans
.of. Honorary Serving Brothers (and Eonor-
Wolfe, Cup, and the announcement was fled ary Serving Sisters); Honorary Assó-
past two of the soldiers and shot from ciates; Donata
greeted with applause.
ez awkward an
aagle, the ball the net. corner of Ber
From thering the stage on- wards, for a good ten minutes, the soldiers were on the
Bot
Honorary Serving Brother.-Dr. W. V. M. Koch.
The insignia worn by Honorary ing Brothers and Sisters is a circular medallion consisting of the Maltese Cross in white enamel, embellished in silver on a black ground, the whole mounted in silver, and suspended by a black watered. riband.
HONGKONG FUND FOR WAR DEVASTATED FRANCE. PANSY DAY FUND,
The following donations acknowledged:
Ter the Hon. Mr. Liêu Cho Par
INDECENT PICTURES IN THE COLONY.
A Chinese was charged at the Magis trary, yesterday, with selling a number of indecent pictures
Defendant stated that be bad brought
France. picures
He was
the
FOOTBALL
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UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE.
*** AMBROSE ** (AU 2; "AMBRÓSE ”” "B," 1.
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to or aggressive, but xero
to one.
sce, bitting the air, and robbing. other of the ball.
ماطم
BCOTE passes,
On the Club side
Put
tip
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a sturdy defcase) was
would have scored
'ignorant off of the Colone E
Hickling and Piercy, helped by the Inspector Davits said that some of the A start was made in the United Service Anest trio of halves that
ot Happy Valley, when represented the Club in say one match- very indecent. The man was arrested the Ambrose "B" team be the odd goal little pictures in the man's possession were League yesterday, and plot and defeated Hale, Martin and Mitchell White was, a
the Ambrose bez trying to sell the pictures to aq
were a lot of those in three. According to oficially publish- Once he wouldominent for dashing play. pictures in the Colony consequent of teed lisie, the Wiltshires were to have met wards on his tico had not been return of coolies from France.
the RGA on the Military ground, but There was no more scoring in the match, $25 and this match, for some reason, did not come which ended in a win for the Club by Mr. Smith fined defendant $25 sag
three goals to one. Commence the season with a post- ordered the pictures to be destroyed
ponement Kwill not tend to increase in which local
are
gratefully
$200.00
50.00 ·HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS. 50.00 .....
Cantor Nanyang Tobacco Co. Mr. Yung To Ming
Mr. Mok Kon Sagg
Mr.
Mr.
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Mr. Tong Yat Chuen
Mr. Shun Pak Ming
Mr. Ip Lau Chuen
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Anonymous
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CIVIL SERVICE ». RE, AND LA.
The following will represent the Civil 10.00 pany, Engineer Company and Sig warmed up to the taak Both ends were Service against the R.E. and Indian
10.00
10.00
bad passed before the players but the
nalbing Section who have not yet the visited in quick successionifer army on the Civil Service ground on
returned their arms, ammunition abooting was bad. After fifteen.
and equipment to store will do so of alternate incursions by both sides the Saturday Hon. Mr. C. Bevern, Hon.
10.00
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16.00
5.00
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game
down to a ding-dong struggle second half saw faster play.
Mr. B. Ö. Hutchison, A. E. Wood, B. W. Bradbury, BC Witchell, F. J. Ling, F. Syme Thompson, P. T. Lamble, H. E. Strange, 0. G. Beavan and W. I. Edmonds.
HONGKONG UNIVERSITY BASKET-
January 18th, 16th, and 17th
with determination, and forced Engineer Company Isouary 19th, 20th corner. This was beautifully placed in
21st, 22nd, and 23rd.add the goal month by the extreme left and r Already acknowledged ... 10,056.26 Former members of other units will re Downs, getting his head to the ball; sent turn their arms, zimmunition and it to a corner of the net. A second $11,370,26
giver in Hongkong Defance Corps ball from the inside right, being repor equipment to store on the dates goal came soon after, Jarvis, who got the sible
There
was & auspicion Administrative Orders dated 31st. But the referee allowed a goal. B
of stacked in the most strenuous manner and soon after
Noville scored their first, and only good. Be farther efforts were resultles and "A" won a good match.
The Panay Day Fund is now closed and complete statement of accounts of the War Devastated. Villages of Francs Fund will be published later, as
H. MATHESON,
Hon. Trescuror,
December, 1919.
- G. E. STEWART," Clapt¦
Adjutant, H.ED.O. ngkong, January, 14th., 1990.
BALL CLUB.
The Hongkong University Basketball Club will play their inaugural match on the University Football ground to morrow, st 3 p.m. The Hon. Mr. Claud Bevern, U.M.G., Vice-President of the Club, has kindly, consented to, throw off.
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