AT THE MAGISTRACY, MAKING THE PUNISHMENT FIT THE
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GOLF NOTES
[BY ZODIAQJ
THR HONGKONG DAILY
At Fanling, on Sunday, England had a ▲ coolie, locking for work at the Docks narrow win over the Rest by 1 points and finding none, took some bars of iron The contest was most keen and the final rather than go empty away. Yesterday result was in doubt up to the very last he was provided with hard labour for 91The majority of matches were very clase and a fair percentage went as far as the days by Mr. Orme.
last green. It was most appopriate that England's win was practically secured by
AYAUMATI DELICACY,
SHOPPER'S FUR STOLEN, «
PREES TUENDAY, JANUARY
He asserted that he lifted the ball under [ruló
therefore that the ball, was not
at the time he removed the
Was he right or wrongt In my opinion he was wrong, but it would be interesting to hear other views of the show his argument Here it staten defnitel that lifted ball must be placed in a lie similar to that which it originally occupied. If you move a piece of mud from the ball then, surely, it, cannot be replaced in a similar lie
RIFLE SHOOTING.
HONGKONG RIFLE LEAGUE.
following are the result of a prae shoot for place in the leạm
matter fancy that rule 18 overrules of the
ENGLAND. REST MATCH,"
The scores in the golf match played at Fanling or Sunday between England s. The Ron were as follows
A Chinese woman, one of several lately. Mr. G.-O. Moxon, the President of St. The dinner which the Ecots owe the was summoned for selling, hout George's Society He was partnered Rest for their defeat in the St. Andrew and with Mr. Neefe in the four ball foursomes match will be held at the Hongkong
Hotel on January 25th. hawker's licence, ducks' heads chickens entrails in the vegetable market and they were all square with their at Yaumati Mr. Orme, in fining the opponents, Messrs. Morrison and Sim, on woman, said this seemed to a favourite the 18th tee, and the last but one couple. to return. It looked very much as if the delicacy in Yaumatiq
match would be squared, when Mr. Moxon rose to the occasion, and gave his side the victory with a well-played 3 at the 18th hole. In view of the forthcoming. interport match, Mr. AB. Stewart's round of 77 in the morning, on the main course, was particularly interesting and Major Bagnall certainly raises the hopes of the Hong-R. M. Smith kong supporters Incidently Mr. Stewart, BLAD. Wodehouse who was out in 38 against his opponent's P. G. Paravicini 30, had the unique experience of being 9 down at the turn. However, he won M. Sheffield his match
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Mrs. Jamieson was making some pur chases in one of the draper's shops at D'Aguilar, Street, when her fur, which had been placed on the counter, was snatched by the thief, who was pursued and caught by one of the shop assistants, in Stanley Street. Mr. N. L. Smith, yesterday, sentenced the accused, Chinese, to 6 weeks' bard labour.
BALANCING THE EVIDENCE.
England.
T. W. Hill
R
K. V. D. - Corps (10 1b0ct team from the R.N., Dockyard
day at King's Park. The Donkyard aro" the holders of the Leaks Championship, so they will have to look be their laurels to hold their posi tionThe total score obtainabis la 150, or 50 at each range. 10 shots, no sighters.
-900 500.
AMT Grimes.......
Mime Mr. F. Go My R. Goo Mr. Dodwell M Frith Mr. Young Mr. Wells
th
MrThornhill
Beat, land,
AB Stewart.. 0 11. Mr. Gowda B. 1. C. Morgan 1
な
Tota
Counte
800-800 Total.
111
601:
107.
1921
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A dispute arose during the foursomes to whether the in the afternoon as A Chinese charged his neighbour with the larceny of a cotton coat worth about paddy" ground of the left of the 16th 20 cents. He confidently, claimed the coat, although it was like thousands of bole, on the new course, was out of R. Hancock others, and was now dyed black, whereas bounds or not. The third hole on this it had been white. The defendant said course is a very similar hole, and, J. Hooper he had got it out of pawn; this was believe, there is a local rule to the effect Bevington denied by the pawnbroker. On a balance that the paddy is out of bounds. If Major Edwards of considerations, the Magistrate (Mr. this is the case then the "paddy" at the M M Mass
Orme) dismissed the charge, but told the 16th ought to be out of bounds also. J. Rhodes"
defendant he must give the prosecutor the cost" But I gave 22 cents for it,' said the defendant, indignantly, as he was invited to leave the dock.
view of the definition of "out of bounds
Comdr. Wodehouse
in the rules of golf, and the fact that JW, Alabaster not the other, the point is debatable. W. J. Franks there is a local rule for one hole, and B. Harper The definition reads as follows:-"Out H. Hancock of bounds is all ground on which play is N. L. Leofe prohibited. Furthermore, in the defnis G. C. Moron tions we read the definition of a Dickso
THE PROCEEDS OF A BURGLARY, Two Chinese, living at 33, Macgregor Street, Wanchdi, were charged with lar course, which is The course is Commdr. Kilgour
play is ceny of cloth worth $30, or alternatively the whole area in which
more particularly, it permitted with having received the cloth knowing it to have been stolen. The evidence was the ground between the holes which that the police found the cloth on the is specially prepared for play." One can defendants' premises; the owner said his argue from this that, as play is not pro-
J. L. Crockati
(capt.) Hon. John
T. B. Forrest 10.
E. Davidson
Hon. E. V. D.
Pärr
Dr. Forsyth
Anich was shot off between H.M.8 Hawkinrand the Musketry Staff, China 110|Flootal Stonecutters Island, on the 7th
instans and resulted in a win for H.M.B Howking team. Scores:
J. D. Kinnaird.” 0.1
B. E. Macdou-
gall
T. R. ChasséÍS. K... Morrisi N 8 Marshall.
P. Mailand G. M. Young E. L. Sim
·TOURSOMES.
6. T. W. Hill and A. B. Ntewart
shop was broken into on January 7th and/hibited in the "paddy' at the 18th bole, Major Bagnall and R. M. Smith the cloth was stolen. He bought it at then it is not out of bounds; on the other Canton and identified it by certain marks hand, one can argue that, as the paddy' at this particular hole is not Club pro It was stated that the second defendant perty, it automatically becomes a pro- was the first one's cpok: He was dis-hibited area, and is out of bounds. There charged, the Magistrate telling him 10 of other spots at Fanling where it is
upon it
make a fresh start in life.
difficult to decide whether a ball lying The first defendant said the cloth came there is out of bounds or not. I person. from Swatow; he bought it from ally think that a local rule to the effect that a ball lying on ground under cultiva friend.
tion is out of bounds, would meet the majority of cases.
He was given a bad character by the Police and was sent to prison for three months.
R. L. D. Wodoliques and P. G. Paravicini v. B. D. C., Morgan and T. 9. Forros
M. Sheffield and R. A. Camidge
v.-J. L. Crockatt (capt,) and Hon. J. Johnstons AH Crew and Capt. James
A. H. Ferguson and Capt. Leslie Smith
O. E H Beavis and B. Han
cock E. Davidson and N.
Wilson ........
J. Hooper and F. Bevington . Hor E. VD Parr and Dr. Forsyth
Golf is the most difficult game to formu late rules to cover everything and one must give and take, unless one happens to be playing with a lawyer, then one Major Edwards and M. M. Maos gives J. D. Kinnaird and FB
A WOMAN-MARINER'S PISTOLS. A woman, who claimed to be the master (or mistress) of a Chinese passengership was charged by Inspector Spear with
Mrs. John Johnstone has given a cup J. Rhodes and Commdri Wode being in unlawful possession of a revolver, an automatic pistol, and 200 rounds of for ladies, to be coripeted for on Tues-house R. E. Macdougall and
TB Chassels Ammunition.day, February 1st, at Fanling: The com-
Harrison
Her defence was that she did not know potition will be against Bogey on the old. W. Alabaster and B. Harper
Me-F. Maitland K B. Morrison and N. the weapons wore on the boat until the course, post entries,""
Marshall constable showed them to her
Inspector Spear said the pistols were concealed amongst some clothing on the boat. A box, produced in Court, contain: ing muscafels, had the cartridges mixed with the dried fruit.
The Magistrate (Mr. Orme): It is
has also presented Cups for competition amongst the ladies, to be played for on W. J. Franks and H. Harpock Tuesday, February 15th. The competiF Maitland and G. M. tion is to be a Shanghai foursome, by Young
NL. Locle and G. C. Meron medal play, over the first 9 and the list.
(capt.) E. L. Sim and W. 6 holes of the old course, missing out the
J. Morrison 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th holes, which is
very happy thought on the part of the rather an unusual case. AMEE
Inspector Spear: There is no doubt doner. It is also desired that players of these arms came into the Colony by the 12 handicap and under will play with Empress, and whoever they belonged to, partners of 19 handicap and over. This the defendant was engaged to carry them also is a very sound suggestione - Many to the shore. There were the usual players have a mistaken idea that it is notices on the Empress as to the illegality better for a short and a long handicap of bringing arma ashore and the bas-player to play together; it is altogether senger, knowing he would be searched, wrong, for it invariably happens that both adopted this means of getting the wea-players try to play above their standard, AAA and usually end by playing far below it.. pons to land.
The Magistrate I suppose there is no The best partnership is two players of doubt they were going to be taken up more or less equal handicap and similar country; there is no suggestion that an temperament. A stendy scratch player armed robbery was in preparation and a dashing scratch player rarely make
Inspector Spear said he made no such suggestion.
The Magistrate told the defendant that the person in charge of a vessel was liable in these cases. A fine of $300, or twa months imprisonment, was imposed, and the weapons and ammunition were
fiscated..
Dicker and Commdr. Kilgour .
Scott and H. G. Baxter
Totat Rest
Win for Eng
R-X-S. HAWKINS.” “
Mr. Chapman
Mr.
0 13
MP,
ison 10.
134 10
Rest
45
900 500-600 Total
STATI
+18 33 110
107
45 223-103
*99
95
776
A match, shot off between the BM.8. Hawkins and HMB Ambrose ai Stone- cutters Range, on the 8th instant, resulted in a win for the Hawkins teams as fol
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BOY SCOUTS RALLY. INSPECTION BY THE GOVERNOR. On Murray Parade Groudon Satur day afternoon, the Hongkong Boy Scouts, gave their first public display, and were reviewed by H.E. the Governor, as Chief Scout The troops on parade were the 86 Joseph's College Troop (under Bcont master Gutierrez), B Andrew's Troop (Socitmaster Hawthorne), Wanchai Wesleyan Troop (Scoutmaster Kirk), and Murray Troop (Scoutmaster White). The Governor was accompanied by his A.D.O., Capt, McGrath, and among those present were Vice Admiral Sir A. L. Duff, Major- General Kirkpatrick, and their A.D.CB... Commodore: W. Bowden Smith, Lieut- Two Chinese girls were killed and Colonel Bowen (Commissioner), Lient. several people injured in an explosion at Weyman (Secretary of the Boy Boots Miss Healing meets Mrs. Drew in the the Ho Sang firecracker factory, in Association), Mr. A. O. Brawn (Treasurer final for the ladies Championship. The Homuntin, on Sunday, The factory, of the Association). the Bishop of match will be played over the old course which is situated in the old Small-Por Victoria, Lient-Colonel Young and Lieut. at Fanling, on Sunday, 10th inst.. play Hospital building, was wrecked The Colonel Wyndham.
FIRE CRACKER FACTORY EXPLOSIONĘ.
good partners. By the way, the handi caps for the foursome will be half the A PRELUDE OF CHINESE NEW combined handicaps and competitors must arrange their own matches.
to commence at 1p.m.
for
YEAR.
ARMED ROBBERY IN WATER STREET.
Yaumati police, under Inspector Caygill. After the inspection, the Ecouts gavo were early on the scene, but they found an interesting exhibition of Scout craft. Mr. Orme, yesterday, completed the hearing, which has occupied part of
An additional rula has been posted with that the injured had already been remov- One party represented a number of North several sittings, of a charge against a carpenter of being concerned in an armed regard to booking, bed rooms, in the ed by their relatives. Consequently it American Indians, while at the Cricket robbery at 95 Water Street, on Decem. Ladies Club-house at Fanling. It per has been impossible so far to ascertain Pavilion and the Murray Barracks end of the number of people injured in the the ground were English settlers Bud both. The occupants of the house mits the booking of two rooms by explosion. The two dead bodies word denly the conflict began, the two aides
married couple staying at Fanling for a gave a vivid account of the occurrence period of a week or more, except during found among the debris, and were remov-engaging in battle with great vigour. they were threatened with revolvers and
carried them in, and gave first aid daggers, told to be silent if they valued the week-end, Friday to Monday, and ed to the Kowloon mortuary
Relief parties recovered the wounded, holidays, and providing, of course, the
Another explosion took place at No Zient. Weyman, in charge of the rally, their lives and made to sit, bound, in one extra room is not required. The charge 107, Belcher Street, West Point, issued the call, and the patrol leaders room with their heads bent toward the
a room will be 88 per night.
Sunday afternoon, in premises occupied assembled in a semi-circle before the floor so that they should see nothing.
by firecracker manufacturers. In this Union Jack At the command, the While some of the robbers stood guard. others ransacked the house. The armed Photos taken at Fanling after the St. instance there were no deaths, but one Scouts, with a shout, rushed forward and man was removed to the Government took their places in line behind their. party has not been traced, but suspicion. Andrew's match and ons Boxing Day are Civil Hospital suffering from vers leaders. In front of their troops stood fell on the present defendant, one of the exbibited in the Men's Club-house. They injuries. The force of the explosion the several Scoutmasters. The Governor people in the house alleging, that she are extremely good photos.
wrecked the staircase leading to the first recognised him amongst the robbers and
floor of the house and shattered all the then delivered address to the boys, con gratulating them on their smartness and that she remembered his having worked
efficiency Players who are keen on representing window pangs of the houses near in the house as a carpenter a few days before. She was not positive, however, Hongkong in the forthcoming interport in her identification and none of the other match should make full use of the new. witnesses had seen the carpenter. book in the Men's Cinb-house for register.
MAREL.GE OF MR. H.-U. SANDFORD. The defendant, who was represented bying their founds. I recently came across MPA E. Hall, called evidence to prove an interesting point with regard to clean-
large number of friends and acquaint an alibi, his emplover gave him a good ing a ball after driving off the tee, and character, and he himself, declared his before holing out. A certain player ball Chefalo and Palermo delighted another shoes in the Colony will be interested to Innocence on oath was lying within 6 inches of his oppon- large audience at the Theatre Royal, last learn of the marriage of Mr. H. 0. Sand
magit lord of the Hongkong and Shanghai The Magistrate conlessed that the ent's ball on the green and he had tonight, with their entertain defendant's appearance conveyed an unlift.Whilst the ball was in his hand Signor Chefalo is a Decromancer of Banking Corporation, which took place on favourable Impression, but he thought he, intentionally dislodged a mece of rare humour and personality; Bignorina December 1st at the Parish Church, that under normal circumstances he would mud, which was sticking to it. His argu- Palermo also shows herself graceful Hopley, Hampshire Mr. Sandford, who The is the second son of the late Mr. E not wear so rathless an expression. It ment for doing to was definition 18 of adept in the art of mystile
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was probably the strain of his present the rules of gulf, which reads:"A ball whole performance is as plever xe it is Stevenson, Bandford, of Oxton, Cheshire, position; of any rate, Mr. Orme said He is in play as soon as the player has amusing. A word of praise it due to the and Mrs. Sandford, of Bishop's Sutton, had been pleased with the way the man made a stroke at a teeing-ground, and it orchestra which renders specially Hampshire, married Miss Violet Marjorie gave his evidence. He was satished of remains in play until holed out, except orchestrated Oriental selections with Bond, eldest daughter of Mr. Bernard
Bond, of Harcombe, Bopley his innocence and would discharge him when lifted in accordance with the rules much sympathy and skill.
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