ROYAL HONGKONG YACH
CLUB.
EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL
MEETING.
The CHARMAN, in proposing the adop tion of the annual report and balancs
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRE36, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 216T, 1922.
RACE-COURSE.
DIFFICULTIES OF CONTROLLING TRAFFIC.
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CRIMINAL SESSIONS.
[HEPORE THE CHIEF JUSTICE (AIR WILLEAN
REES-DAVIES)....
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE WITH.
DRAWN.
The trial was continued of Harry Kong, licensed driver, of the Moon, Garage," do a charge of causing the death of an unknown coolie in a motor accident-at Whitteld, on August 20th.
At the close of the prosecution's ease, Mr Zeitlyn, who conducted the defence, no vuše to submitted that there was answer.
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The Chief Justice held that there was easy to go, to the jury on the questioa of excessive speed.
Evidence was given by the defondant' and by Police Sergt. Hallam, who was in his car. The latter said that the defen laat did everything possible to avoid a collision and was driving at from 12 to 15 m.p.b.
The road wax slippery as it had been raining.
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the Attorney General and Counsel for the The Judge, at this stage intimated to
The CHAIRMAN said: It has been THE ALTERATIONS AT THE thought that it would be an honour to the Club if we invite the Commander-in- GENERAL Chief and the General Officer Command- ing to become patras of the Club in The Hon. Mr. A. R. Lone (Vice addition to our present patron, H.E
E. Stubhs, K.C.M.G. If the PROBABILITIES OF FURTHER INCON. Commodore) presided orgy the eighteenth | Sir. R.
VENIENCE TO THE PUBLIC, "annual general meeting of the Royal members agree I will propose this.
-Commodere. GRACE secondeil the pro Hongkong Yacht Club held at the Clubi
The extensive alterations at the Happy Flouse, North Point, last evening. position which was carried unanimously.
1.2. The Orriesť ADMINISTERING THE Valley Bees Course ware,the cause of Amongst those present were R.E the
Tost Saturday's Office Adminidering the GovernmentERSMENT, in proposing the election much grumbling at the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn. UMC), the Hon. Mr. A. R. Lowe to the Gymkhana, both as regards the - Commoders E. Grace, R... Mr. D...sition of Commoilore of the Club, snit Blair, Mr. G. M. Shaw, Mr. A. G. Lam- the position of Commodore of the Clubent of public facilities internally was a very important our "He realised and externally. Internally the transfer "plugh, Mr. 3, S. McCann, Mr. T. A.
Martin, Mr. R. Sutherland, Mr. D. H. chat na he held that position, which was of the pari-mutuel and the cash-sweep a very difficult one to occupy." It re-to the Wong Noi Cheng end of the stands Blake, Mr.M. J. Hendersin, Mr. D. C. Logan, Mr. D. J. Raiphs, Mr. H, & quived great energy to carry on the is considered to be unsatisfactory. Exter- duties involved. Testhe past Mr. Smyth nally the Jockey Club's netion in closing Rouse, Mr. 3. 1. McClatchie, Mr... J.
had done much for the Club and they the public entrange at the Westend of H. V. Thayer, Capt. Davison, Me.
would not have been in the position they the stands is regarded as likely to lead Laniarehe, Capt. G. A. Crawford, Mr. Ewere in, now if i had not been for the to chaos in traffic control when the big Cork, Mr. . E. L. Geist and Mr. F. G.
generous support of Mr. Smyth. It was, crowds attend the annual race meeting Vaux (Eon. Meerija ry),
therefore, Very important that the If nothing is done to amend the pro should elect someone who would carry posed alterations it is quite probable that In the old traditions. He felt sure that sweeping traffe regulations, which will sheet, said he was sorry the Commodore if he proposed the Hon. Mr. A. R. Love inconveniency the racing public. stili (Mr. Frank Sinyth), who was more conas their now Commodore they should not further, are likely ra be adopted by the| versant with the affairs of the Club, was have any regrets. Mr. Lowe was an poffèe for the next annual meeting. The not present, to presuds. The Committeellent and a keen yachtsman and one Captain-Superintendent of Police (Mr. had prepared a vry voluminous report, who had the interests of the Club at E, D. C. Wolfe) stated yesterday to a which seemed to enser everything done in heart, and, who woul] do his very utmost Daily. Prita Tepresentative that it is the past year, and their hopes for the to make the Cinh a success as it had quite probable that the traffic police would fust be satisfied beyond all reasonable i inture. The expenses of running the been in the past. Mr. Lowe Ind bren hare to stop all iram-cars at the Monu- Chub, showed an increase on the previous!
one of his keenest ritals at yachting and
ment. allowing only pedestrians and death, by the reckless driving of the year, but they hoped to curta these he krew what a real keen efficient yachts motor-cars to proceed along the Wongmunt of evidence which spoke na to the soane extent during the incoming year.
man he was. His Excelfeney felt sure if Nei Chong Road.” Why motor-cars:
pres at which the accused was driving. The water in front of the Yacht Club the members elected, him Commodore should be more favoured
Whether that evidence was satisfactory er had neger been sufficient to reconimodate they would be doing the best thing for public tram service Mr. Wolfe did not!
not would b all their craft and now that, the Praga the Club He had the greatest pleasure explain, unless t is that the majo-j
a matter for the jury to decide. The defence, on the other hand, reclamation had been comienced they
in proposing Mr. Lowe, as Commodore.rity of those who motor there are mem- were compelled to move their anchorage
Commadore Gazte seconded the pro-bers of the Jockey Club. The bulk of had called two witnesses. The Jury would ground. The Government had very
posal which was carried unanimously. the pedestrians from the Monument will be bound to give the accused the beneft kindly allotted them nother anchorage
The Hon. Mr. Low suitably replied be those upon whom the Jockey Club is of the doubt on the conflict of evidence. at Causeway Bay right inside the Break- water, with proper facilities for tying up thanked His Excellency the Officer more or dependent for indirect evidence for the prosecution on the Administering the Government and financial support, but they, apparently, subject of speed did not seem altogether the yachts-(applause.) The only other
Commodore Grace for proposing and have not been considered when the Club satisfactory. Whilst the Crown had un- point he wished to mention was that a.
doubtedly performed a very proper. duly couple of their member, filled with ex- ecogling his election as Commodore of drew up their plans of alternation.
He The new entrance for the public is not in bringing the matter to the considera treme energy, had taken their boats the Royal Hongkong Yacht Clah. round the Island-(applause.) This was appreciated the honour very highly and to be the one used by the public at last tion of the jury, and had done all that very smart work, but he thought in vatised how difficult it would be for Saturday's Gymkhana. That was only as was necessary, his Lordship was of opinion future that it would be better if they him to fill Mr. Smyth's place. In view" temporary arrangement. The new public that the jury should not be required to obtained the permission of the Rowing of increasing years he had thought of entrance is to be at the Wong Nei Chung give a verdict. Committee, before attempting, such Igais transferring part of his affections in the end of the standis.
their doctors' bills-(laughter.)
than the
defence, that he would like to see them in chambers.
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Fulgs told the Attorney-General that be When the bearing was resumed, the
would have to direct the jury that they
doubt that this unfortunate man met his
accused. The Crown bad called a certain
The entrance uved The Attorney-General: In view of the game of all games, for elderly men-theon Saturday is to be reserved for opinion which has just been expressed by
properly ask the jury, to convict.
Accused was accordingly discharged..
AN OBSTREPEROUS PASSENGER.
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The Club could not be expected to pasoval and ancient game of golf-hat un; members of the Jockey Club. This means your Lordship, I do not think that I can
Mr. R. »SCHERLAxh, in seconding the to the present, be hack found it too dif- that the bulk of the spectator at race adoption of the report and balance sheet,ficult to refrain from getting nu board meetings, who come under Mr. Wolfe's referred to the expenses incurred during this yacht when ever he could do so, definition of pedestrians, will have to the past year and pointed out that the Through Mr. Smyth's generosity in pro journey a considerable distance ou foot Club had been run at a loss of some viding a ne lawn and M. Brayfield's to and, from the Monument and run the enthusiasm for the game of bowls he risk of accidents from the long stream thousands of dollars As a fairly old. member of the Club he did not think this thought that his affections would remain should be the case. He did not wish to with the Yacht Club(applause) enter-upon any uncalled for criticism. but there was one item-an old favourie į of his-and that was the large amount" of money expended on prizes. If the members referred to the balance sheet they would see that a sum of $782 was expended on prizes for yachting cham pionships. When it was realised that this only represented "teb prizes--that is to say two for each of the five classes if sailing bont-which, taken on an.. average of 7. for the dollar, meant omething approximating £10 för rach prize. There were not many yachting clubs that could afford to pay such high Rums. He really thought that something should be lone towards adopting a modi-neeting. fied scheaw of prizes. A Championship cup say; at $15 or $80 was quite enough, and the winner of each race might re enjve na la souveni? a apoon or a fileg. In like manner the regatta expenses had bees doubled. He quite appreciated that this was due in the change of venus
·Halking Committen-Messia. D. Wahl and Carpenter.
Howe Thymitte-Messis. D. L Ralpha and J. S. McCann.
Han, Secretary.Mr. F. G. Viur
The General Committee is to be elected from inembers of the above committees:
This was all the business before the
car.
of motorcars passing through the narrow THE STORY OF A TRAM CAR RIDE. roadway between the Cemetery and the
The casa in which a Gunner of tho The other officers elected were:- Jockey Club buildings.
R.G.A., nained Lingane, was summoned Vice-Commodore--Mr. D. K. Blair, When the alterations were arst con-xfore the Magistracy by the Hongkong. Sailing Committer-Commodore E.sidered this year, the Jockey Club asked Tramway Company, came up for hearing Grder, R... Mosers, P. N. Hodgson, E. Cork, H. S. Rouse, A. W. Van-Andel and the views of the Captain. Superinten yesterday morning before Mr. Hamilton, dent of Police on the question of traffic D. E. Blake.
Three ebargys were preferred against Roving Commitire.-Messrs. D. Corganisation. In view of the proposal
the defendant; (1) refusing to pay his Logan, J. S. McCann, R.Sutherland, to transfer the public entrance to the TAG Lamplugh, G. May, and O. S G. Eastern end of the narrow strip of road, are; (2) obstructing a tramway official
Sheppard.
in the course of his duty'; and, (3) Mr. Wolfe put forward several sugges tions, hich if carried out, meant exten.tampering with the driving gear of the sive alterations and a big outlay of The facts of the case, as disclosed in money. Ho suggested the widening of the evidence, were that at 10 pm, on the narrow portion of the road between the 5th inst, the defendant boarded 'a Hon. Treasurer-Mr. T. A. Martin.the race-course buildings and the ceme tram-car at Whity Street and journeyed tery by six feet on either side. Heto Causeway Bay. The conductor had further suggested that the Hongkong considerable difficulty in collecting the Tramway Company should continue the man's fare. Without alighting from the double-track in this widened strip as for car, Lingane took the return journey to as Wong Nei Chung village, or, better town and refused to pay his fare; despite still, right round the Valley. Mr. the repeated requests of the conductor. Wolfe also miggested the Inying out of a The tram-car was stopped at No. 2 motor-park on the unused patch of Police Station and Sergt. Portalion was A tirring melodrama built around ground to the East of the Stands, called on board to speak to the defend- secret service experiences, in the Grena Regarding the widening of the road it ant. In reply to the Sergeant the de War comes to the Coronet on Sunday in the shape of "False Faces," Paris understood that the Government are fendant said that a European Inspector mount Artcraft's fine film version of the not in favour of this unless the Jockey bad boarded the tram and taken away colorful story by Louis Joseph Vance, The picture opens up with a vivid night Club vote a considerable sum of money his milltary ticket, for which he was to picture of No Man's Land calculated to towards the expenditure incurred." In Fave received an ordinary trama ticket in mittec, benefitting by their past experi-put the most blase audience or edge addition, the widening would mean con-exchange. The Sergeant advised him to to see if they could run the with expectation, and that early pro-siderable alterations to the present race pay the fare, but he refused. The man regatta on a more moderate scale. The mise of thrills to come is amply fulfilled
course premises. What view the Jockey gave his name as Gunner T. Sullivan, of figures he referred to did not include the very handsome dips presented by the
to Repulas Bay. He thought this was quito" a good experiment in the right direction, but he would ask the Com.
ences,
Commodore and others
"FALSE FACES."
A STIRRING PICTURE.
as the atory progresses.
A grook of international fame before Club took of Mr. Wolfe's suggestions in Wellington Barracks. The journey was
through to Wong Nei Chung village. If this is done tram-carg would be able to discharge passengers at the proposéd East and entrance during the race meet
the war brought about his regeneration, not know but it does not appear as if
Lone Wolf," the hero, has hairsbreadth Mr. SOTEERLAND paid a tribute to the escapes aplenty before he wins through they are prepared to set upon them.
and carries out the important mission Commodore (Mr. Smyth) who had sup. that has been entrusted to him. One of
The Tramway Company expressed its plied the electric lighting, the boats, the the most remarkable episodes of a re willingness to fall in with one of the markable picture is the one in which proposals, nady if the road is widened cars and the fine piece of reclamations Lone Wolf escapes from a torpedoed they are prepared to jay a double track work for the Yacht Clth, but they must steamer to the submarine whose captain not allow themselves to get into any sunk the Lusitania. Night scenes in the front line trenches are reproduced with sense of false security. They could not astonishing realism. think for a moment that Mr. Frank Smyth could continue helping them to this extent. That was not what they expect In asked the insming Committee ed, Ha to look ahaad a little. Sooner or later. they would have to pay their own way,
The motion for the adoption of the report and accounts was then put to the meeting and carried manimously
The election of officers for the easaing year was then proceeded with:
KIPLING ÁT, KOWLOON.
Kipling goes to Kowloon to-morrow,
It is hoped that the Jockey Club: will
He will be there at any rate in the spirit reconsider their decisions and if they
continued and from No. 2 Police Station
to the Post Office, where the defendant alighted, he several times grasped hold of the driving handle.
"On October 7th both Sergt. Portalion,
and the conductor identified the defend- ant at a parade of soldiers on the
Parade Ground....
The defendant said he had no recollec
tramar He left barracks that night tion of anything that happened on the
að sizzolelock and stayed at the King Edward Hotel until 9 p.m.; what happen ed subscquently, he could not tell
for the magic touch of the great writer are not prepared to Ing out the money The Magistrate, said it was clear that shows up everywhere in his screen story required to re-organise public facilities Without Benefit of Clergy" which has properly that they will revert to the old boon drawing delighted audience to the
Coronet daring this wock, Without arrangements which it is considered
the defendant took excca570 drinke, went for a tram ride and made himult objectionable. The most serious thing was that ha tampered with the driving
Bought of Clergy will only be at the were more satisfactory from nearly every gear. On the rat summons a fine of Kowloon Theatre for two days Sunday point of view. and Henday,
$57as imposed and on the other tre summonses he was fined $20,:..
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