THE
FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. FOUND UNDER THE TABLE.
J. VANSTONE.
The funeral of the late Mr. James Vanstone was conducted at the ProtestantCemetery, st Happy Valley, yesterday, in the presence. of many members of the Magic fraternity
in Hongkong, nack a large number of other friends. Mr. Vanstone had lived in Hong Kos for 40 ysis, and had been 50 years
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Among the mourners were Wer. Bro. T. F. Hongh, D.G., Wer Bro. the Hon P. H. Halyoak, D.D.G.M, Woy Bra W E. Davidson, Master of St. John's Lodge; Wor Bra F Aslets, and Bro. A. Edwards, S.W.; Bro. Smith, J.W. The
The pal-bearers were:-Wor, Brothers Budden, Brown, C. Grimes, and Welling ton, and representatives of the Army and Navy.
NEW YEAR PARTY'S CURIOUS DISCOVERY
January 1st
Asked to plead the defendant intimated that he spoke French,
Sergt. Kelly (in charge of the case): He understands Cantonese, all right.
The Magistrate: Of course he does, but he wants to air bis French.
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,
GOLF NOTES:
IET ZODIAC]
TUESDAY, JANUARY
CHARITY MATOH,
A game was played, yesterday, after-
Considering that during the week-end we bad ideal golf weaiber, it wán sur- A CHINESE LINGUIST IN TROUBLES
prising to find so few players on the At the agistency, before Mr. G. N,Fanling courses on Saturday, and even noon, on the Club ground, between teams on Sunday the numbers fell below the representing England and Scotland, in Orme, yesterday, a Chinese youth name average, for this time of the year. The aid of local charities. The teams turned Wong Wing Shun was charged with being courses were playing very well and the out as advertised, except for Weyman on enclosed premises with felonious in greens, apart from a few on the new replacing Moore in the Scottish, and tent, at 38, Morrison Hill Road, on course, are wearing very well-in fact Wilkins deputising for Hodges in the putting appeared to be easier this week-English team, McTavish beat Railton in end than it has been for a long time, the spin of the com, nad Menħam started though for what reason I cannot, explain for England at 4.20 p.m.- “ England ** However, it was the general opinion that took up the aggressive at an early stage of the game, and before many minutes it was so.
Webb texted Rodger with a low shot. There were only 29 entries for the The goalkeeper picked up the hall and Tombstone competition on Saturday, threw out. Watson received and kicked which was disappointing, but those who over the top Taylor then made two did enter enjoyed this unusual form of attempts to score, bat once Gerrard competition and there were some ex the ball struck the side. Scot cleared and on the other occasion good cards returned. There were numerous tombstones," from round land shortly afterwards relieved about the bunker guarding the 19th green the pressure, and MeTagishment to all round about the green itself, with Hamilton away on the right. The latter one actually in the hole. This one proved sent over a long dropping thet that to be the winner, and belonged to Mr. Crocker raddled and almost let the
Scots in The Scots-returned, and follows: 95-less 16-18 net. This is the second consecutive week in which I have Mr. Valentine, and no doubt the handi capping committee will have equal rles sure in attending to his handicap !!
The wreath sent by the St. John's Lodgonese: I speakes French; I speakee Eng R. K. Valentine, whose card read Wheeler was forced to kick behind.
was lowered into the grave with the coffin.
The Magistrate then rendered the Rev. H. Copley Moyle and the Rev. TWcharge to the defendant in French, and Featherstone conducted the service at the he replied in that language,
The Magistrate: He knows French grave-side.
better than I do. My French is rusty he speaks it very well.
The Interpreter then tried the defen dant with Cantonese, but he protested indignantly I don't understand Chi hish; Ino speakee Chinese.???
Court then considered the posal preter and it was mentioned that one of the new constables who arrived on the Bremen spoke. French. (The new arrivals were in Court gaining their first the family were:-The District Grand acquaintance with Hongkong Palice Court. The eclectic medal competition during froar Rodger, the ball passed on to: procedure. As the principal witness spoke the Christmas holidays produced a tie for Alaster and Officers of the Hongkong and French the opportunity did not arise for the first place, Messrs. 1. R. Chassels and South Chinn, S.C., the W. M., Officers and the new constable to distinguish himself A Maas each having an eclectic card Brethren Zetland Lodge No. 525 E.C. The and put his foot on the first rung of the of 76 less 3-73.net. The next best score England then inade a determined atterapt⠀
Indder of promotion,
was returned by Mr. N. C. Wilson; 78 WM, Officers and Brethren Lodge Eastern
less 3=76 net. Scotia, No. 95, Officers and Member of the Victoria Freceptory and Priory, the
Mr. Vanstone was one of the founder mem. Ibility of arranging for a French inter had the pleasure of recording a win for middeld. The Scots again got down and
bers of St. John's Lodge,
Amongst those who sent wreaths to the funeral besides the widow and members of
W.M., Officers and Brethren of Lodge months ago. He did not speak French been definitely fred and will take place Haton sent in a long shot that Crocker |
Werman dropped the ball well in from the corner kick, and Wheeler punted to Henwood kicked behind. Hamilton took the risk, which was well placed, and Forbes hended behind. The Scots re- turned and Edwards misjudging a pass Robinson, who took a pot shot and land- ed the ball in the net, spening the score for Scotland after fifteen minutes play. to score, but the Scots put up a plucky defence. Hall-time arrived with Scotland leading by one to nil
Un resuming, the Scots attacked and pushed behind. England cleared from the corner kick and Webb was sent away, but Gerrard kicked to touch. Taylor received from the throw in but headed in: wile. England returned, and Taylor centred. Watson headed in and Rodger pushed be hind Townsend received from the corner pached out but one of "the defenders were awarded a penalty. A night halt was cued as Townsend was hurt in the melee. to Rodger, who cleared amidst loud applause from the Scotsmen in the stand- England pressed, and obtained a couple of corners, which were cleared, The Scots. transferred the play to the other end where Henwood cleared and sent Taylor away on the right the latter sending in a welcomed cent which Menham shop over the top. England returned but off-side against Jenham relieved: Clarke, fouled Watson. rear the penalty area and England was Awarded a free kick. The Scots cleared and
Mr. Ferdinand Dubois, the resident at the house where the defendant was found, said be employed the defendant up to two very well, and he could speak Cantonese, Naval and Military 848. S.C., the D.G.M. in spite of his assertions to the contrary Deputy D.G.31. and District Grand Lodge Mr. Dubois then related the circumstances Officers of Hongkong and South China, E.Cof the car On New Year's Eve he and a party of friends were seeing the New W.M.- Officers and Brethren University Year in and at about 3 am, they all went Lodge, No. 3660," E. C., AV.M., Officers and into the dining room and sat round the ing, to net as a trial for the interportal kiek and sent in hard to Rodger who
table. After they had been sitting there Brethren of United Service Lodge No. for nearly an hour, one of the party place as well, but at present I am unable handed the ball coming out and England | 1341. St. Andrew's R. Chapter 18, happened to kick something which turned Members of the Church of England Men's out an investigation to be the defendant Society, Officozy and members of the Naval He was handed over to the police, and heir poles for choosing a really repte Townsend took the kick and sent straight|
afterwards the present house boy found under the table a false key which fitted the front door
The Magistrate (to the Interpreter): Now the defendant can ask questions, la French or English, Papa
und Military Chapter 302 8.C United Mark Lodge; Masonic Brethren of H.M.8. Tomar, Anbrune, Curter, Cuir, and Hawkins, Arerne Lodge, St. Mary Magdalen Ross Croix Chapter, WO's and Sergis. and Wilts: The Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong, Europeng Wardere Victoria Gond, Police Inspectors Central and district, Inspector no good for
Nothing useful was elicited by the defendant in response to this invitation. He again asserted that he could not speak Chinese and the Magistrate told him his persistence in this attitude did his case
entirely satisfied that the defendant was on the premises with felonious intent. Knowing the premises, he might have come there to sleep
At last match, Ladies o. Men, has on the 23rd inst. The match will be one round of singles, the ladies very wisely deciding that two rounds is too strenuous. As the match is to be played in the after- noon, it has been suggested that the Men's tears take out cards in the morn
team. I understand other trials will take to give further details. Let us hope the ommittee will decide without delay on sentative team. The following ladies and men have been asked to take part in the
match:
PODE LADIES.
Miss Healing Mrs. Duff
Lakai
2. Major Bagnall Drew
-A B. Stewart Winslow
1. R.M. Smith Maitland; v. R. L. Wadehouse B. Johnstone P. G. de Paravicini
B.S. Morrison. B.D. C. Morgan-
Kar Mi Skipton, Mr. and Mrs. H. Mr. Dubois mentioned that he was no A. N. Other Hon. Mr. J. John treferred to the other end, where Forbens White. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Dick, Mr C. D. Melbourne, Mr. C. Crispin, Sergt. and Mrs. George, Mr. and Mrs. Jas Spittles, Mr. H. J. Diyor, Mr. and Mrs D. Urquhart and family, Mr. and Mrs H. Mittington, Mr. J. Witchell, Mr. K.
The Magistrate Of course, that is an important consideration. As it was New Year's Eve he may have come there for WAuld Lang Syne to see the other boy,
Andrew, J. C. Saunders Air and Mrs. G. Haigh, Mr. 5. Bickle, Mr. W. T. Henderson, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Jackson and Mrs. H. E. Scriven, Mr. and Mrs AW Millar, Mr. and Mrs. G. W Avernell, Mr. Graham, Mr. and Mrs TG. Stokes, Mr. W. H. Woolley, Mr. C. Beard, Mr. JM, Miller, Mr. J. W. Gra ham, Mr NB. White, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. P, Heathcote Mr. WALL Pattenden, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. C. David son, Mr. and Mr. F. C. Daxon, Dr. and dra Aager Mr. F. Cameron, Mr. and Mr W. Glendenning, Mr. B. Manning, Mr. E. May, Mr. W. Greig, Mr. and Mrs JH. Osborne, Mr. C. M. Castro, Mr. 2nd Mrs. E. 6. Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. F. A Brown, Mr. B. Gardell, Mr. and Mrs. Coole, Mr. HW. Ray, and others.
OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS.
The following appointments have been made by HE the Governor-
Mr. Hugh Adair Nisbet to act as Official Receiver and Begistrar of Trade Marks, in addition to his other duties.
Mr John Daniel Lloyd to act as Deputy Oficial Receiver, in addition to
for instance.
It has not been finally decided how many strokes the men will concede, but in all probability it will be a half. Also heard a scrind proposition put, forward, that the men drive from the Champion ship tees and the Indies from the most forward tees, including the one and only Indies tee on the main course, viz. the 10th. I am no prophet and I am cer tainly not going to attempt to prophesy the result of this match, but I don't mind taking a small wager that there will be one or two surprises, probably for the
The Witness I think it is possible. had the boy two-and-a-half years and never found him dishonest.
The Magistrate: He is a curious character. He was quite hodest while you had him the
The Witness: Yes. He was lazy and was dismissed for laziness.ASEAN |_ A remand" was ordered until to-day in
order that the boy, who was said to have found the key under the table, might give evidence. He had been instructed to attend today (Sergt. Kelly said), but for Some reason had not done so.
AT THE MAGISTRACY RICKSHA COOLIE BRUTALLY
"ASSAULTED
men!
stone act in a long shot and Edwards sent be
hind. The Scots appealed for a penalty as | Edvards appeared to have knocked the ball. out with his arm but the referee painted to the corner fing Hamilton placed well in and for a time England was hard press and made repeated attempts to store and ehat eventually Crocker cleared. Erg. would not be denied. Folasing a correr kick well placed by Taylor Edwards beat after it had crossed the goal line, and Rodger, but the goalkeeper caught the ball, threw out. The referee, however, blew the whistle and pointed to the centre of the fed. The Scotsmor protested, but the referee mide no mistake as he was only a yard from the ball at the time. With only tro minutes remaining for play, England tried hard to score the winning point, but the whistle sounded with the score at ons all
The game was well contested throughout and good football was seen. Rodger saved Stand from defent, and at the close of the game he was carried shoulder high to the pavilion. All the men played well, and the teams were very evenly matched,
I hear rumours of a possible match, next Sunday, England The Rest Lam strongly in favour of matches, but I think it is a pity that the organisers did not arrange a match, Club United Bervices it would create a keener rivalry and there is no lack of enthusiasts in the Services, who could put a strong team in the Held. A match of this description would curtainly be more interesting than England. The Best, which presum ably will be a repetition of the St Andrew's match..
The fourth round for the Governor's Shield has been completed to time. The semi-finalista are as follows, and the matches must be played by the 10th inst.
H.M.B. Tamar .. H.K.V.D.C.
Mr Joe was the refereeri
HONGKONG "RIFLE LEAGUE. THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD COMPETITIONS.
The following is the result of a match in the rat round of the competitions for the Leagre Championship Shield, which was beld at Stonecutters, on Sunday, the 20th inst., Fesulting in a win for" HAI.8. Carley. The scoring was as follows * H.M.B. CURLEW*
Aggre Name 200 500 600 gate, CPO Carpenter
(40) 32115
In Mr Smith's Court a rickaba coolie charged a Chinese with assault. it was stated that the defendant offered 15 cents as payment of a fare: the ricksha man asked for more,hereupon the fielendant gave him more—in the shape of a kick in the stomach. So brutal was the assault that the ricksha man was brought to the Chartered Bank Educational Dept. Police Station in a state of collapse and In the Ladies Championship Mrs. from there was sent straight to hospital. Winslow was beaten by Miss Healing, The defendant was detained meanwhile who now meets Mrs. Pearce, in the semi- lest the case should take a more serions final. The winner will meet Mrs. Drew. tuin. It was feared that the coole had who best Mrs. Manning in the other semi-PO. Morgan received an injury to the spleen, but the final. hospital surgeon reported that this had not occurred, although the man was badly burt, The Magistrate reprimanded the Mr. G. E. Wakeman has resumed duty defendant severely and ordered him to as Crown Solicitor.
pay five dollars compensation to the com- plainant and five dollars finë.
his other duties...
Mr John William Franks to be Superintendent of Prisons.
Mr. T M Hazlerigg to be Assistant Crown Solicitor, mg/
THE LATE BIE GEORGE CALLAGHAN.
**
NEIGHBOURLY AMENITIES.
Boy Dew Cr-Sgt. Spencer We are still without the honours board CP-0 Swiggs in the Men's Club house at Fanling I ERA Passmore
Ece Cpl. Stanford wonder if the member of the Committee Mr. Rossiter who assured me some weeks ago that the board which is lying rotting, with no names on it, at Happy Valley, will read. this paragraph and order its removal ta the right place. The Committee's cry in more money, but the members won't Name, believe that they really want it if they Bdr. Nixon warte money buying things and never Sgt Burnett using them
35
112
38 26
98
26
80.
31
85
27
24
MUSKETET STAFF,
P.O. Reynolds Sgt Cross. Capt. Lambert Gunner Ansell 2.0. Harding Sgt. Cordon
797
Aggre
6500 600 gate:
38
37112 34306
-105 104
35 20 104 2719
A heavy, clumsy, mis-shaper chopper, such as a craftsman early in the Iron An officer who stood high in the esteem Age might have fashioned, was the prin of the Royal Navy passed away in cipal pièce de conviction in a case beard London,na November 2ard, when the by Mr Orme, yesterday, in which a death occurred of Admiral of the Fleet Chinese was accused of assaulting a I see there are several newspaper cut Sir George, Callaghan, G.C.B., G.C.V.0. woman. The woman, whose head was trags on the notice board of the Men's He was in command of the Grand Fleet swathed in bandages, said the defendant Club-house, at Fanling, relating to excex- when hostilities were declared, and took assaulted her because she would not lend sive tipping of caddies. One especially it to its was station at Scapa Flow. He him a table to wash some clothes on made me think and I hope it will be read Was it commands of the Hermione, a The defendant said the woman, with three by everyone. I refer to the one concern- <second-class" protected cruiser, on the others, assaulted him first. He denied in a recent strike of caddies at Coombe China station from 1889 to 1800, and this using the chopper in striking the com- Hill Golf Club, who struck in consequence was followed by the command of the plainant. The woman called corrobora of a new rule forbidding tips further disregards the rules by rewarding the Endymion, in the sume waters, during tive evidence, the defendant did not and the two subsequent years. Whilst in the he was fined two dollars. If he used the more the Committee had to give in to finder. The best New Year resolution latter ship he took part in the Boser chopper he certainly did so with discre prove that if members disregard rules every golfer can make is never to break war of 1000. In July of that year a tion as the complainant only sustained a made by the Committee they will evento- the Club Rules and bre-laws, combined naval and military force was flesh wound. landed for the relief of the Europeast
them and cancel the rule. This goes to
ally be the sufferers. There are members of our own Golf Club who still give out of bounds notice board, on the left Can anyone explain the reason for the in Pekin. The Naval Brigade was com ETTERING COUNTERFEIT Com
cumsha in spite of all the Committee manded by Capt. Callaghan, with Com
of the 9th tee The ground is not under mander R. 8. Fraser, of the Phanis, as A Chinese, newly arrived in Hongkong have done to stop it. There are mem side of the hill, about 20 yards in front second rfficer, and the record of the who had good money in one pocket and bars who give 10 cents to look see
caddier, who find their ball. Sometime cultivation and to all intents and pur trying march to the Imperial city has bad in another, was sent to prison for After the said member has given up the poses is part of the golf links. Further now become a matter of history. For six weeks for uttering counterfeit coin hole. If this babit goes on, lost balls will mare what are the limitations of the out his distinguished share in this service he at a tobacconist's at 313, Queen's Road never be found until the player has given of bounds") Unless there is some very had special mention in the despatches of West. Inspector Willis said this offence Sir Edward Seymour, the Admiral on was common in the West Point district up the hunt, and will never be returned good reason for it I think the board
not coveted by any golfer" but accidente- the station, and in the following Novem-it was practised by strangers who came even later, unless that player is one who might be removed. I admit the spot is
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