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ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS' INSTITUTE BALL.
Hong
background, and most realistic flames life size bird, gauzy clouds floating in the licking the eagle's legs, its impressiveness is enhanced." "On one side of the crest was a faithful model of a tram-car, whilst
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 27TH, 1923
RICKSHA TRAFFIC IN
"BROKERS ALLEY." BROKERS RICKSHA PULLERS
PROSECUTED”. ·
Mr. T. H. King, Deputy Superintend ent of Police, prosvotted and explained, that the number plate was turned up horizontally and that the numbers could not be seen.
The defendunt pleaded that the numberi could be seen when the shafts were lifted
for pulling.
THE MAN IN POSSESSION.
FURTHER EVIDENCE IN THE PARTNERSHIP TANGLE.
The case was continued at the Magis tracy, yesterday afternoon, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, in which a Chinese merchant, named Lam Lai Luen, is charged with embezzling certain money. title deeds, account books, documents and chops of the Him Yik Firm, of 113, Wing Lok
Street.
It is alleged by the prosecution that the defendant maintained, control of the frm for two years in defiance of the other partners of the firs. He is said to have refused to hand over the business of the firm whose partners at various meetings had demanded his resignation.
Mr. Campbell Prosser, barrister-at-law, instructed by Mr. R. E. A. Webster, přo- secuted, and Mr. F. G. Vaux appeared for the defendant.
SPORT,
FOOTBALL
TODAY'S PROGRAMME,
INTERFORT TRIAL Hongkong Club ground. Rick off, 4 p.m.
Referee: Mr. Smith Linesmen Messrs.
Fairburn and Spencer. HONGKONG CHALLENGE SHIELD.-First
round. Kick off, 2.30 p.m. H.M.S. Durban. H.M.S. Titanja,
NaryB ground. Referee, Mr. Gurton. i
HONGKONG LEAGUE DIVISION -Kick
cff, 2.39 p.). Hongkong Police v. H.M.S. Titania, Sookuspoo ground. Referee, Mr. Bunton.
H.M.S. Durboa v. Kowloon, Navg "A" ground, "Referee, Mr. Spencer, United A.C. v. Warders, United A.C. ground. Referee, Mr. Fairburn, St. Joseph's South China "B," St. Joseph's ground. Referee, Mr. Blumson.
MIDWEEK RESULTS,
HONGKONG LEAGUE-DIVISION I
DIVISION 11.
H.M.S. Tstunia... 1 H.M.8. Durban... of UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE—DIVISJON I,
DIVISION 11.
UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE DIVISION
The last ball of the senson, of any im. portance, that held by the Institute of Engineers and Shipbuilders of
The crowding of rickshas in Ies House kong-took place at the City Hall Jast Street which often causes insovenisice to night, Some 650 guests spent a delight the public led to an interesting prosecu- ful evening, and the affair was generally tion as the Magistracy yesterday when a voted to be more than up to the stund ricksha puller employed by Mr. G. P. ards of previous years. Dancing was Lammert was summoned before Mr. R. E. commenced at half past nine and con-Lindell for having the registered num tinued till the early hours of the morn-ber of his ricksha obscured. ting. The devaṛative scheme was as effec tive as anything seen at the City Hall hiring the season, thought it was simple in crinception, and not particularly ela horata in design. Guests entered the hall through the gates of in enstle keep, which was decorated with greenery in most un warlike manner. Once inside the hall a
Mr. GP. Lammert, who was present slämling spectacle met, the eye. The pil-
in Court, informed the Magistrate that lars in the hall were festooned with green the number plates on private rickshas
One of the principal witnesses for thei
The stuff, graceful paims were placed artistjo were not painted on the body of the prosecution Mr. George C. Lam, ally in odd corners, and looking down ricksha as they were on ordinary public Chinese of Los Angeles City, was called from the head of the steps, was an illu-rickshas, but were shown by a plate yesterday and said that he returned from He saw the minated replica of the Institute crest.secured to the axles of vehicles, generally America last November. The crest at any time is impressive, con-with soft wires, and were accordingly defendant and asked him about the busi King's Regt... 1 HMS. Titania... 0 Risting as it does of an eagle with spread- easily moved out of position. There was ness of the firm and also asked to see The defendant refused. ing wings rising majestically from never any intention to obscure the num the accounts.
obscuring" to Witness then called the partners together glowing pyre set on the face of the globe, ber. He understood bu: when this design is worked out with a/mean that something was placed over the and they held a meeting. They again, H.M.S. Hawkins. 3 H. M. S, Durban...
plate to conceal the number, and, that He had been in the Colony for very many The witness and some of the partners King & Regt. H.M.S. Megitolio being so, was not applicable to his case. asked the defendant to show the accounts,
but the defendant refused their request. H. M.S. Hawkins. 3 M.S. Durban... years, had helped the Police on many he went to the firm's premises and ask: occasions, and he thought that such a salt offence could have been rectified by jed for the books The defendant then a warning.
made an excuse for not producing the Mr. King said that the statement of books" that the Him Yik Loong Firm, in on the other side was A scale model Mr. Lammers had not made clear the San Francisco (a branch of the Him Yik of the first practical steamship ever built, facts of the case, which were that this Firm) owed the Him Yik Firm some the "harlotte Dundas, built in Scotland day, week, between 10 and 11 o'clock, in money and he would not produce, the in the year 1801.-
the morning, ho (Mr. King), passed a books until the money was paid back to number of rickshas in Ica House "Street, him. Witness told the defendant ho Boch St. George's and St. Andrew's when he saw the defendant's ricksha would guarantee any money which was voms were used for dancing The floors abreast of two others in such a manner as owing to the Firm. After further argu were perfect and a pleasure to dance on fondant to move on and take up another open the safe. It was found to be empty. to obstruct the roadway. He told the dement the defendant finally decided to St. George's room was decorated with position, leaving the two others as they struggle then followed for the posse draped flags, the general colour scheme were, which the defendant reluctantly did sion of the keys. Witness grabbed the being red and white, as was fitting, whilst As regards the imputation by Mr. defendant's hands and, with the help of Lammert that discrimination was made the other partners, forced open the right at one end was to imposing picture of against his ricksha, Mr. King said that hand and took the keys. There were a Queen Victoria, draped with the Rags of he was not aware that the ricksha in number of boxes in the room, but as a
question was owned by Mr. Lammert. Chinese aid they were his personal St. George and the Union Jack. At the What caused him to take particular note perty, witness did not attempt to open other end was a huge illuminated moto of the vehicle was, the demeanour of the them.
Mr. Proser: How would you describe gram inscribed with the letters "1. E. & coolie, who turned round and grinned at) 9. H." St. Andrew's rou was decorat-coolie's demeanour was such, that he Firm?
The the defendant's position in relation to the him after moving the vehicle.
Witness: He appeared to me to be an ed with gracefully draped flaga and bunt. (Mr. King)" turned round to see what ing designed with "the colours of St. number if was, and he had to go three outsider, only that he slept in the room. Andrew, blue and white. At one end of yard down the road before he could see There was no business being carried on
the number. Another coolie had to dive and he was just like a silent partner. the room was the illuminated crest of the underneath to turn upright the plate, Le, What about the business-the property Histriate, and at the other, draped with and he had to use so much force in doing which was there how did you regard that 1-1 regarded him as having charge. a Union Jack, a portrait of H. M. the King.
of that at the tim The lighting throughout was schemed in a simple effect of blue and white.
The theatre was utilised as a supper room, and tastefully decorated with bunt ing, and the fings of all nations. The principal supper table was placed on the stage; and the scenic effect was arranged to represent, u woodland scene. There were two willings for supper. Music was rendered both for the suppers and the dances by the Hongkong Hotel orchestra, and the players certainly, put their best into the music.
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The evening was opened with the off- cial fancers the dancers taking part in this were: Admiral and Mrs. Baker, Hon. Mr. Claud Severn and Lady Rers Davies, Commodore Grace and Mrs. Ed king. Sir Willium Rees Davies and Mr.
.Grace,
The guests at the principal supper table
"were as follows:
it, that it wis bent.
Mr. Lammert asked whether he would be charged if in a collision with a notar car his ricksha, were overturned and the number concealed.
The Magistrate: Not immediately afterwards.
한
I suppose you cannot tell what money belongs to the firm-I don't know; simply what I have heard, A note was shown to me once that there was $3,000 in the safe,
Mr. King said they were not preshing Cross-examined by Mr. Vaux, the for a heavy penalty and his Worship im-witness said that he had lived in America posed a fine of $2.
for many years and that he did business -in-Los-Angelos in insurance, and at times
as a Court interpreter there.
THE RICKSHA DANGER IN CHATER
ROAD.
Tuble to Date.
H.M.S. Harkins King
ILM.S. Ambrose KG.A....
H.M.S. Durban... H.M.S. Trinar HMS. Titania... H.M.S. Curtiale...
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UAC, WARDERS F.C.
The following will represent the United | Athletic Club in above Second Division League fixture, to-day on the United ground, kick off 2.30 p.m. sharp: Bench (capt.); Jackson, Chilton; Urquhart, Mackenzie, Leonard; Betelho, Derry, Brown, Payne, Chubb, ...«
CRICKET.
FRIDAY MATCHES.
·K.C.C. 1st XI ». CIVIL SERVICE.
The following have been selected to Play for Kowloon in this match which starts at 2.15 pm. to-day:-J. P. Robin- 500, B. D. Erans, Capt. E. G. Spicks, E. F. Spinks, G. A. V. Hail, H. H. Bon- son, R. E. Lindsell, J. C. Fletcher, 8. E. Green, L. A. R. Duncan, W. J. Woolley. "
K.C.C. 2 XI. CIVIL SERVICE. Pressed by Mr. Vaux to describe the defendant's attitudo, witness said he was
The following will represent K.C.C. adj very shy and would not talk at all. XI. in the match against the Civil THE BROKER'S FAULT"
When a number of the partners went to Service at Happy Valley, 2.16 p.m., to Another interesting prosecution was see him he pounded the table and said: preferred against one of Mr. J. H."I have not to recognise you; so don't day: 0. Brown, H. Overy, E. J. Edwards, S. Jex, B. Petheram, J. M. talk to me.. Mody's three rickshe pullers, who was
In reply to further questions, the wit- Jack, N. L. Railton, F.. G. Herridge, W. summoned at the instance of Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse (Deputy Superintendent of ass said that as far as he could gather. L. Weaser, D. Green, F. K. Wheeler. Police) for pulling his rickrha, on the the defendant's name was not even on the partnership book. Witness said his own Mr. Wodehouse said that "these name was an the book under the name of brokers," persisted in going along on the Lam Kwok Cheong. The amount of wrong side of the road. Going west to money he invested in the firm was $300.
"Do you know how much money the ast in Chater Rond they would go on defendant tas ic. the farm," asked Mr. the wrong side of the rond, and, if on-
wrong side of the road,
Vaux.
IR.C. 2ND XI., UNIVERSITY 2x XI,
The following will represent the Indian Recreation Club 2nd XI. on their league match against the Hongkong University 2nd XI. on the latter's ground to-day at 213 pm: Moosdeen (capt.), R. other ricksha were going down from les Witness replied that he did not, House Street towards the Ferry Wharf H.E. the Governor and Mrs. Baker; there would be a collision round the go tau Hongkong he received a jahn, O. Rumjan, I. Hassan, Y. 4. Continuing. witness said that when he azurin, F. M. 1 Arculli, H. D. Ram- Mr. G, J. Harman and Lady Rees corner. As a matter of fact, he had got visst at the Great Bestern Botel from the Wahub, A. Kitchell, A. E. Minou, J. Davies Sir William Rees Davies and two more summonses that morning. Mrs. Dyer: Hon. Mr. Claud Severn and Ore three-coolie Hickshawhy going along defendant, who asked him why he had Ackbar and D. Rumjahn, Reserve: A. Mrs. Edkins; Col Dary and Mrs. Greig: Chater Read on the wrong side, and an if he had been sent over to straighten out
come from America. He further asked G: Akbas.-- Commodore Grace and Mra McCubbin; other three-coolie ricksha wes going down the business. The witness told defendant Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen and Mrs. Lee Houre Street. They reached the that was not exactly so, but that he had Grace; Mr. Edkius and Mrs. Thomme; function at the same time and there was heard of the trouble. The defendant then Mr. Baker and Mre, Hunterg
n pollision. Au excellent supper was served by the Hongkong Hotel., *
lt, G. J. Harman, President of the Institute, presided over the half general
fault of the broker than the couliele
Mr. Lindwell: It is rather more the Mr. Wodehouse: Yes, it is rather mare the fault of the broker.
Mr. Lindsell, asked the coolie if his
appeared to be very sore about the whole master, principally because the partners wished to replace him in the business by
younger man.
Mr. Vaux:: Do you know that the Him
yik' Loong Firm in America owes money
DENIZENS OF THE POND' FASCINATING STORY TOLD AT THE HELENA MAY INSTITUTE.
"
ly, and the committees in charge of the uployer had given him the money to pay to the Him Yik. Firm, in Hongkong 1 lantern lecture to. children at Helena
arrangements were as follows:-
for the fine. The reply was in the affir No, I don't. mative.
The Magistrate: How mucht. "Defendant: Five dollars.
The Magistrate: fine you $3.
The dance programme was as follows: Extro Fox Trox . Song of Pernia.
1-Lancer's
2.- One Step 3- Fox Trot 4-Eighisome Reel
Well, have you heard that they owe comething like $38,000 I have heard of Further evidence was then taken and the case was again remanded.
that.
Mr. R. W. Barney, M.A., of the Hong kong University, delivered a delightful May Institute yesterday afternoon on His young the subject of "Pood Life." listeners hang on his words enthralled, and he was favoured with a silence so complete as to be unusual where children are concerned.
"Mr. Bartley prefaced bis lecture by pointing out to the children, that they were about to enter with him a new and ARMED ROBBERY IN THE a strange-world-world inhabited by
CITY:
General Committee.-P. T. Farrell (Chairman),- KE. Greig (Vice-Chair- man), J. McCubbin, J. W. Paton, J. Tully, A. Langstone, A. Davidson, J. E. Hansen, T. Neave, W. J. Stokes, E. M. McTavish, E. Cock, A. Leach (Treasurer)
Wine and Supper Committee:-Messrs: J. Tully. (Convener), B. V. Cameron, J. B. Hansen, J. B. Chapman, W. Russell, E. W. Blackmore, W. J. Hill T. Neave,
Amelia,
beautiful dragons, nymphs, and fairies, J. W. Paton, D. McMurray, G. E. Show,
Smiling.
farstranger in their conception than A Davidson, J Stokes, W. R
Stunibling. Oswald, A. Leach, D. Templeton.
YESTERDAY'S INCIDENT IN DES anything the human imagination could visualise... This was a land where the Invitation Committee J. Reid (Con-
De'il amiang th Tailors.
VOEUX BOAD CENTRAL. plants were not content, to stay still and vener), E. M. Dyer, K. E. Greig, J. Mc | ́-Fok Trat .......................... Luttle Thoughts.
grow, satisfied merely with their own Cubbin, B. Hunter, P. T.. Farrell
e-One Step
Kiss me by Wireless, Just before 1p.m. yesterday an arded beauty, but moved and wandered about, Decorations Committes: E. Cock 7-Valse
In my Tippy Gance, robbery took place at. No, 52, Des Voeux and even struggled and fought for their (Convenor), E. M. Dyer, A. Langston; |-8-Fox Trot
......The Sheiz. Rond Central Five robbers, carrying rights. If they were fond of beautiful G.H. M. Bannerman, B. Gray, J. M. Valse,
Alice
Blue Gown, revolvers, entered the first floor, which scenery and oolours, they would see much Bamey
10-One Step
Sunpice, was occupied by a wealthy Chinese lady, to delight them in pood life. Dance Committee:-A R. Henderson, 11--Fox Trou
Song of India. The lady was the only person in the fit at The lecturer demonstrated the truth of (Convener); ^ C. C. -Nelson, H. M. Mc. 12-One Bieb
Hore the time and she was bound and gagged: bir remarks by throwing a number of Taviah, A Stalker, J. B. Hamilton, 13-Lancers can
Savoy Lancers. The robbers them carried out a search for fascinating pictures of pond creatures an Browd J. Parkes, G. Groth, J. H. Valse Three o'clock in the Morning the flat while the robbers were there, wa traced with him the birth and life of our H Day, F. W. James, B. J. Wilton, W14-Tango Fox Trot Honey La valuables A house boy, who returned to to the screen, and he explained each one ia a most interesting manner. They Dannithorne, L. J. Blackburn, B. Sped- 16. Fox Trot My Cant Black Mammy also bound and gigged. The falue of common for, the mosquito, of the gad fly, 17-Eightsome Réely that the stolen property is said to be 8600. the dragon fly, the caddis, and many Card Committee:P. W. Ramy (Con. De's among the Tailors. The robbero arn, believed to have been other denizens of the pond, and those venor), FEW Ramsay, T. Binyfield. 18.-Fox Trot
Timing in recept of information to the co with livelier imaginations read into them Cloak Room Committee:-B. L Front 18-Valse....... Good Night Dear that the mistress of the Hat was to have something of the romance and tragedy. (Correner), J. B. Spiers, D. Lyle, T. B. 20-Une Step.
Why Dear.roceived that day a bank draft for $6,000 weird and grotesque, beautiful and Morrison. W., Weir.
21-Fox Tro. 0-0-0 Ernest. In this particular direction it is believed frightful, which goes on day by day in Extra One Step
Never Hind, that their plans miscarried, --(Continued at foot of next column.)
the still murky wafern of tiny ponds.
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