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DEATH OF THE HON: MR. E. H. SHARP, K.C.
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Ás '% mark of respect to the Inte "Mr. "We deeply regret to record the death Sharp, no legal business was done at the of the Hon. Mr. Ernest Hamilton Supreme Court, yesterday, but hambers Sharp, K., who 'passed away st of the legal profession assembled in large the Peak Hospital shortly after mid-numbers to take part in an expression of night on Wednesday, the cause of the kar the profession of the law has death being given as chronic nephritis sustained in the death of the distin-i
Immediately An able lawyer who had practised suished King's Counsel. in the Colony for the best part of a afterwards the Court adjourned for the quarter of a century, a citizen who had day, devoted a good deal of his "time and
Ability to the public service, and, socially, a man who was most highly esteemed, the loss which the community suffers by his death will be widely felt.
The Chief Justice (Sir William Rees Davies, K.C.) was accompanied on the Bench by the Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice Compertz). Members of the Bar present were: the Attomey-General (the Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, K.C.), the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., Mr. C. G. Alabaster. Mr. Eldon Potter and Mr. F. C. Jonkin.
officiated.
THE FUNERAL,
THE ATTACK ONS
A
JAPANESE MERCHANT. SERIOUS CHANGES PREFERRED AGAINST MOTOR-BOAT MEN,
Mr. H. C. Macnamara, solicitor, made application at the Magistracy, yesterday morning, before Mr. Wood, that the charge preferred against three young Chiness of assaulting
well-known
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There was a large attendance of lead- ing residents at the funeral, which took place at Happy Valley Cometary, yester day afternoon, The Cathedral Chaplain the Rov. H. Copley Moyle, MA) Those who followed the remains to their last resting-place were:His Excellency Stubbs, the Governor (Sir R. E. K.C.M.G.), His Excellency the General Japanese merchant, Mr. Kunihiko El Oficer Commanding the Forces in Chinamura, principal of the firm of Eimurs Sir John Fowler, K.C.M.G, C.B.), Com-Co., Coal Contractors and Shipping modore W. Bowden-Smith, the Chief Aguts, be amended to one of wounding Justice (Sir William Reca Davies, K.C.), with latent to maim, disfigure and dis the Puiane Judge (Mr. Justice Gomperta), able the plaintiff. the Hon. Sir Paul, Chater, C.M.G., the Min Macnamara stated that he would The late Mr. Sharp was educated at
Vice-Chancellor of Hongkong University ask that the third defendant a boy aged Lincoln College, Oxford, and was called
(Sir William Brunyate, K.Q.M.G.), the 10-be discharged; it this could not be to the Bar of the Inner Temple in 1801.
Colonist Secretary (the Hon. Mr. Claud agreed to be would prefer a separate Hg practised for a time on the Midland Solicitors and Officials of the Supreme Severn, C.M.G.), the Attorney-General charge against the boy in order that be Cirouit and afterwards came to Hong Court present included:-Mr. M. J. D.(the Hoa. Mr. J. H. Kemp, K.C.), the Hon. would not be committed to the Criminal kong, where he had family connections: Stephens Mr. G. H. Wakeman (Crown MA, H. E. Follock, KC, the Hon. Mr. Ha soon acquired a reputation in the Solicitor), Mr. H. A. Nisbet (Registrar Inu Chu-pak, the Hon. Mr. Mel. Messer, youths he would ask that they be com Sessions. In the case of the two elder Colony as a lawyer, but illness overtook of the Supreme Court), Mr. Q. D. Mel- the Hon- Mr. T. L Perkins, the Hon.mitted, Lieut. Commander Crawford, of him and he went on a holiday to Japan, bourne, Mr. T M. Hazlerigg (Assistant Mr. H. W. Bird, the Hon. Mr. A. O. the H.M.9. Cartele, and Dr. McKenny, of with the result that he joined the late Crown Solicitor), Mr. F. X. D'Almada, Lang, the Hon. Mr. Chou Chou-sen, the the Government Civil Hospital would give HW E. Drummond in practice "at Mr. C. D.Wilkinson, Mr. G. &, Hastings, Dr. T. W. Pearce, Sir Ellis evidenc as to the serious nature of the Shanghai. He, however, returned to Mr. W. L,Shenton, Mr. D.. V. Steven S. B. C. Roas, Mr. J. Wood, Ardent at least eight heavy blows on the Kadoorie, Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, Mr wounds inflicted. Mr. Kimura had been Hongkong after a few years spent in Shanghai. He was made a Justice of the 50, Mr. G. E. Hall Brutton, Mr. D. J. G. Alabaster, Mr. Eldon Potter, Mr. Peace in. 1890 and in 1002, and again Lewis, Mr. Bulmer Johnson, Mr. H. LC. D. Melbourne, Mr. F. C. Jenkin, Mr. head, and as a result he would probably in 1904-5, he acted as Attorney-General. Dennys, Mr. F. E. Nash, Mr. Leo Longi- R. E. Belilios, Mr. A. Dyer Ball, Capt. lose the sight of his left eye. His upper Bogie ten or twelve years ago Mr. Botto, Mr. G. B. Haywood, Mr. A. E. Fisher, Mr. G. T. Edkins, Mr. P. Lip had been split from the nose to the Sharp returned to London and prae- Crew, Mr. B. E. Webster, Mr. G. G. N. Knight, Dr. J. H. Sanders, Dr. Keseim edge of the teeth, whilst there were several tised there for five or six years, during vaur, Mr. M. M. Watson, Mr. A. F. Beckwith, Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Mr.
Tinson, Mr. CA. S. Russ, Mr. F. G.Digby, Dr. C. W. McKenny, Commander large lumps on the head. which time he argued before the Privy Council, successfully, if we remember rulli, Mr. M K. Lo, Mr. A. E. Hall, P. P. J. Wodehouse, Mr. T. H. King, rightly, two or three important cases from Mr. J. M. Hall, Mr. H. Lyson, Mr. H. R. Mr. H. A. Nisbet, Mr. M. J. D. Stephens, Woo, Mr. C. A. Hooper, Mr. H. K. Hung, Mr. E. J. Grist, Mr. J. Scott Harston, Mr. E. Davidson, Mr. A. B. Suffind and Mr. G. Hastings, Mr. C. A. Hopper, Mr. Mr. M. Akbar.
G. K. Hall Brutton, Mr. G. H. Wake man, Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Mr. Bulmer Jobason, Mr. D. V. Stevenson, 'Mr. H. L. Deanys. Mr. F. „X: D'Almada," Mr. E. Davidson, Mr. D. J. Lewis, Mr. "W. B. ind, Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg, Mr. C. A. S. Russ, Mr. H. C. Lee, Mr. M. H. Turner.
Hongkong. He had an established reputa tion as an able lawyer and when he re turned to the Colony in 1913 he had no dihealty in resuming his former practice at the local Bar.
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In February, 1916, Mr. Sharp was appointed a member of the Executive Council of the Colony, succeeding in that office the late Mr. E. A.. Hewett, and he
continued to occupy a seat on the Coun eil to the day of his "death.
His public services have been of a numerous and varied description. His [name has figured as a member of most
The CHIEF JUSTICE said: Mr. Attorney, we bave all beard with sincere sorrow of the death of Mr. Sharp. Although he has been seriously ill for some time, it was characteristic of him that he should vigorously pureus his work and as recently
as a week ago he was, as far as his
Mr. M. M. Watron, Mr. F:G. Vaux, Mr.
EE: Webster, Mr. H. K. Woo, Mr.
Mr. Wood agreed to the charge being amended accordingly and pointed out that he would have no jurisdiction in the mat- ter. If there was sufficient evidence the defendants would have to be committed for trial,
It will be remembered that the attack took place at midnight on Sunday, on Lourd thỏ motor boat Falla-Walla No. 4, which Mr. Kimura had engaged nt Blake Pier to take him to the 8.3. Auskina Maru. Whilst off Kellett
Island, Mr. Kimura was savagely attacked
ed the crew. The two men who attacked him jumped overboard and Mr. "Kimura, though in a dazed condition, managed to
Naval Surgeon, Leat.-Commander Graw- Carlile where his wounds were dressed by. ford. The motive for the attack is not known.
strength permittel engaged in the cou. K. Lo, Mr. M. W Lo, Mr. H. by two of the three defendants who form duct of the case which we are at present Macnamara, Mr. A. H. Crew, Mr. H. K. haring.
Hung, Mr. Arculli, Mr. J. M. Hall, Mr. Mr. Sharp has been a prominent agure A. E. Hall, Mr. Ho Fook, Mr. A. R. in the life of this Colony for many years Lowe, Captain Neville, Professor Middle-steer the motor-boat alongs.de the H.M.S. and acquired the high distinction of being ton. Smith Mr. E. Ralphs, Captain member of its Executive Council. I. P. Hall, Mr. F. C. Hu, Mr. F. this Court, we recognised him as a leader Smyth. Mr. A. Denison, Mr. E. W of paramount ability; he was a versatile Hamilton, Mr.A. W.Van Andel, Mr. M. S lawyer, & powerful advocate and, in Northcote, Mr. R. Hancock, Mr. E T private life, a genial companion and a Chapman, Mr. H. P. White, Mr. W. well-read man."
Legno, Mr. R. M. Dyer, Mr. J. S. Mc- Cann, Mr. E. A. M. Williama, Mr. B. A Hale, Mr. G. P. Lammert, Mr. J. H Taggart, Mr. J. A. E. Bullick, Mr. F. E. Joseph, Mr. W. A. Dowley, Mr. A. G- Coppin, Mr. B. H. Kotewall, Mr. A. B. Sufiad, and many others.
committees which have been formed for public purposes during his residence in the Colony, and within the past five years he has been Chairman of at least -three" memorable Commissions During the period of the war Mr. Sharp was Chaiman of the War Charities Committee. In tho carly part of 1917 he was Chairman of the Military Service Commission which The ranks of the Bar are sorely im- adjudicated as between British employers poverished by his death. It is fitting that and employees as, to what men who
we should convey to his widow and family desired to volunteer for war service should an expression of our sympathy and be allowed to leave the Colony; In the sorrow. May he rest in peace. As a following year, when compulsory military mark of respect, I am deferring t the service was extended to the Colony, Mr. wishes of the Bar in rising at once. The District Grand Lodge of Hongkong Sharp presided over the Tribunal' which
The Puissa JUDGE: Mr. Attorney, I and South China (of which the late Mr. adjudicated upon all objections to such desire to associate myself with what has Sharp waa Paet Grand Warden) 8 T6 Barvice. For these services the honour of fallen from the Chief Justice
presented by Wor. Bro. H. Percy Smith, O.B.E. was conferred upon him. ́ ́ ́Last The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said: On behalf.D.G.M., Wor. Bro. J. Thomas, year, at heavy personal, sacrifice, Mr. of the Bar, I desire to say that we wish D.G.B.W., Wor. Bro. J. Owen Hughes, Sharp undertook the public duty of pre-respectfully to associate ourselves with P.G.J.W., Wor. Bro. W. L. Leaak, D.G.T., siding over the Commission which investi. what has fallen from your Lordship, Wor. Bro. A. Morris, D.G.S., and Bros. gated the financial circumstances of the especially with reference to the message H. A. Cartwright, Holloway, J. C. Owen, University and made recommendations of sympathy to Mr. Sharp's wife and and Crapaelk that were subsequently adopted by the family. As your Lordship has said, Government placing the University on a
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JAPAN'S NATIONAL POET. MARRIED TO AN ENGLISH WOMAN.
Aromatic story, in which a famous Japanese poet and a Sheffield girl are the About eighteen months ago Mr. Gonusako principal figures, has just come to light. Komm, the Japanese national post, and Mim Nora Howard Morgan, daughter of tion rond, Sheffield, met in Londos. Miss Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Morgan, of 13; June- Morgan is nu exponent of classical danc Chow with Mr. Oscar Asche. ing, and played recently in "Chu Chin It was while she was appearing at His Majesty's Thestre that she met Mr. Komai, They and the acquaintance ripened into friend- were introduced by Miss Morgan's aunt, ship and ultimately into love. The wed ding took place secretly by special license, quirements of the bridegroom's national the screcy being attributed to the re- customs. The bride's father is the man- Wreaths were received from the follow-gor of an optician's shop in Sheffield. Mr. Komai is well known in artistic and literary circies in London, and has achieved renown in the world of art by the conversion of his Kensington residence into a Japanese palace of singular beauty, Miss Morgan is aid to be a very hand- some girl, 24 years of age, who went on the stage in her teens. Mr.
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firm financial basis. This work was of a Mr. Sharp was an ornament to the ing: From wife and children, from laborious character and monopolised a Bar and would have risen to eminence the Governor and Lady Stubbs, the great deal of time. The University in any walk of life. His wise counsel will Government of Hongkong, Sir William Authorities expressed, their gratitude by conferring upon him the degree of Doctor be greatly missed; his public service, and Lady Rees Davies, the Hon. Mr. of Laws honoris causa.
freely given, has laid the Colony under a Cloud Severn, Sir Paul and Lady Chater, The late Mr. Sharp was a prominent permanent debt of gratitude. His inter. Sir Robert Ho Tung, Hon. Freemason. He was a member of the Apollo Lodge, Oxford and was one of cats in life were many and varied, his T.-L. and Mrs. Perkins, Hon. Mr. the founders of the Hongkong University mind was exceptionally clear and excep. Lan Chu-pak, Hon. Mr. Chow Shou- Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan, Mr. Leo Lodge in 1013. He was a past 5. G. tionally active, and I think that, at the, His Honour Mr. H. E. J. d'Almada e Castro, Mr. F. X. d'Almada Warden in the Hongkong and South Chip Lodge. At the installation of Bt laat, his energy and his mental powers Gompertz, Commander C. W. "Beckwith, Castro, Mr. C. Montague Ede, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Edkins, Mr. M. Fletcher, Mr. Wor. Bro. Helyoak on July 20th last wore out his physical frame the flame R.N., Lient Conway Hake, R.N.R., W. J. L. Ford, Madame Flint, Mr. and pent, Mr. Sharp was appointed Deputy burned out the lantern. We shall miss him Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren Mrs. S. W. Fung, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. D.G.M, bat owing to it health had to resign the appointment. He was a in these Courts; we shall miss him in our of Perseverance Lodge No. 1165 EC and Mrs. G. Montague Harston, Mr. and Goldsmith. Mr. J. Scott Harston, Dr. member of the Junior Carlton, and the social life, and many of us will miss Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren Mr Richard Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. New Oxford and Cambridge Club in London as well as of the Hongkong Club brilliant and loyal friend whose place of Zetland Lodge No. 525 EC, the Paul M Hodgson, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold The Ang of the local Club few at half will not be filled.
D.D.G.M. and Officers of District Grand H. Hollingsworth, Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Hearley, Mr. George Hastings, Major C. must yesterday as a tribute of respect.
The Hon. Mr. H. E. FOLLOCK, K.O. Lodge of Hongkong and South China, L. Hickling, R.G.A., Mr. Ho Fook, Mr. Mr. Sharp had always taken a keen interest in many branches of sport, and said: On behalf, not only of the meu Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren and Mrs. B. Hind, Mr. G. R Hay- member of the principal local bers of the Bar but also, on behalf of of Victoria Lodge No. 1025 E.C., Officers Mr. Ho. Wing, Mr. Ho Kon-tong, Miss wood, Mr. Ho Kwong, Mr. J. M. Hall, -recreation clubs, as well is an official of the solicitors of this, Colony, of whom and Members of the University, Lodge of Inness Mr. F. C. Jenkin, Messrs. John-
the Hongkong Boxing Association/
The late Mr. Sharp was a widely travel the doyen is Mr. Stephens, who is present Hongkong, Officers and Brethren of the son, Stokes and Master, Mr. and Mrs. Ted, versatile, and most interesting in Court, I desire, my Lords, to United Services Lodge No. 1341, Officers P. Lister Knight, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Kotowall, Mr. Geo. P. Lammert, Mr. W. man. He was married in Hongkong in 1900, and is survived by his wife, who associate myself with what has fallen and Brethren of the United Chapter No Logan, Mr. Leo Longinotto and Mr. A two daughters and so, the latter ed Attorney-General. I have had the No. 13 Chapter, The Incorporated Law Lee and Russ, Mr. and Mrs. F. Maitland, resides at Great Bookham, in Surrey, from your Lordships and from the learn1341, Offices and Brethren of United el Arralli, Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Mark Lodge No. 1419 EC., Rose Croix A. E. Hall and O. H. Lyson, Messrs. Matthews, Mens M. K. Lo, W. Lo, besford, daughter died a few privilege of a very long acquaintance with Society of Hongkong, the Court of Me one borne, Mr. C. Farebrother being at present at his father's old college years ago Mr Sharp, had not enjoyed the deceased. He first came to the Colony the University of Hongkong, Hongkong Mason, Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. McCann, Mr. good health in recent years and had been in 1804. I was, best man when he was General Chamber of Commerce Matilda and Mrs. J. H. N. Mody, Mr. M. Stal- obliged to avoid the torrid summers of
Hospital, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank- Hongkong Ho returned from his last married in St. John's Cathedral and I ing Corporation, Messrs. Jardine, Matheford Northcote, Mr. HMH. Nemaz holiday England not more than two have been associated with him in this son & Co., Ltd., Hongkong Hotel Co., Potter, Mr. and Mrs. A. JW. Rosser, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Phelips, Mr. Eldon months ago, and it was plain that bis Colony for many years, not only in pro- Ltd., Union Insurance Society of Canton Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Sanders, Col. and illness at home bad told heavily upon him, fessional matters but also in matters Mrs C G Alabaster, Mr Al W van M. W. O. S. Sanders, RCA, M
Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co., Mr. and He broke down again about a fortnight ago while engaged on a heavy law case which affect the public interest of the Andel Mr. and Mrs E. F Aucott, and Mrs M 3. D. Stephens, Mr. Alan E. L. Shenton, Mr. Robert. Shewan, Mr which is still occupying the Supreme Colony. As a member of the Executive Mears Geo K. Hall Fratton & Co. Mr Mell, Blark, Mr. Frank Smith, Mr. D. V. Court, and a week ago he went into the Council, I can testify that our deceased, E. H. Brutton, Mr. J. Bagram Bteavenson, Mr. A. G. Stephen, Mr. M. Peak: Hospital suffering from heart and colleague had a very high sense of public MrRE Belilios, Mr. and Mrs. J & Boon Mr. and Mrs. 3. H. Taggart, kidney trouble, and passed away shortly anty, and it may be of interest to know. Bullock, Mr. 1. G. Brayfield, Mr. Mr. J. B. Thomson, Mr. H. B. Taylor, after midnight on Wednesday that the very last act he did in connecC. H. Beavis, Dr. and Mrs. H. Balean, M., F. G. Vaux and Mr. D. H. Blake, The late Mr. Sharp was about 61 years tion with the public interest was to rise Mr. FJ. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mr. P. White, Rev. G. E. Walde of age.
from the bed of sickness to attend an Coppis, Mr. and Mrs. RM Dyer grave, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Wakeman, The decrest sympathy will be extended important meeting of the Executi Mrs. Deacon, Looker Deacon and Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Williamson, Messrs. to his widow and family in their bereave Council.
Harston, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Davidson, Wildason and Grist, and t. Wo Tai
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