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ASSOCIATION.
REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE.
The Report, which has just been circu. lated to members of the Association
reade:-
ALLEGED SHOCKING
* "CRUELTY.
2ND 1923.
SPORT
THE BILLIARDS
PRELIMINARY ROUND.
LOCAL PUBLICATÓNS. We have received a copy of the Arat INQUISITION METHODS USED ON number of The Lingaan Agricultural
AN APPRENTICE,A
Rea which the College of Agriculture:
Two matches in the preliminary round of the Canton Christian College has con niented to publish. To all who take an of the Billiards Championship of the interest in the subject of agriculture in Colony were played off at the Victurin Recreation Club yesterday evening. The China the Review promises to be a valu: Arst was between Mr. A. J. Omound and
A-mall Chinese apprentice ageif 14 years, was brought to the Central Police Station in a shocking state of injury on Wednesday night. The whole of his body
. In presenting. its report for 1992, the was covered with braises of, the most shock-able source of information and instruo Mr. Andraw Toe, in which. Mr. Osmund successful year, of unaful endeavoured up into nasty sores, whilst the bridge tion. The contents of the present num won in an hour and a half, making his Committee has pleasure in recording &ing description; many of them had open- behalf of the residents of the Peninsula of his nose was broken. He was alsober include an exhaustive treatise on the 500 while Mr. To was running up 29. The Association's membership, at the be suffering from slight copoussion.
The
seemed unable to make a mistako. His
ginning of the year, stood at 171 and boy was brought to the Station by his Water Buffalo for Dairy purposes by Mr. Osmund was in excellent form, nad closed at 241, showing an increase of 70, elder brother, who found him in this . O. Levine, Professor of Animal Hus The accounts show a cash balance in hand state at his employer's shop at No. 10, bandry as the College; one on Sericulture highest braak was a 74, whilst be also at the close of the year of $138.00 Staveley Street. He was immediately Improvement. China, by C. W.
The following precia will summarisa removed to the Government Civil Hospital Howard: an article on "A method of made breaks of 65, 35, 35. the work for the year, the full correspond where he now lies," ence on each subject being found in the
Indexing, Chinese, Plante by Gw.highest break was 44.
reff: Notes ou the land of Hainan by appendices to this report
F. A. McClure Hookworm Investigations by Frank Oldt, M.P. and A. 8. Camp boll; Biology Notes by A. S. Campbell, and Agricultural Notes
Kowloon Hospital. During the year several letters have been addressed to the Government regarding the delay in the construction of the Kowloon Hospital. A definite start has now been made with the first portion of the buildings n'with;
Strike Food Depot-At the time of the general strike in March last, Kowloon was left somewhat stranded regarding fresh food supplies. In consequence of a letter on the subject to the Government, a" food depot was opened under the management of the President of the A sociatica.
Water Supply-Owing to the inconven ience caused by the water shortago and the unsuitable hours of supply, the Gov- ernment's attention was directed thereto. A full supply to all the houses was almost immediately given.
Kowloon Football Club. The Associa tion supported the Kowloon Football Club in its endeavours to get playing ground on the Peninsula.. A ground bas since been provided in Chatham Road.
Cemetery Site.-The Association pro- tested against the proposed site of a general cemetery near Ho Mun Tin, but, after the Hon. Mr. A.. G. M. Fletcher had visited the site with certain members of the Committee, it was generally agreed that the site was the best in the locality for such a purpose.
Tramway Service Enquiries have been addressed to the Government relative to the establishment of a tramway service for Kowloon, but no details have yet been decided upon.
Rents Ordinance.-Gratification at the renewal of the Rents Restriction. Ordin
ance for a further year was expressed to
the Government.
Public Latrines. Owing to several cases of street nuisances being reported, it was decided to urge upon the Govern ment the necessity which exists for more public conveniences in the Peninsula, and the Government has promised to give its
Mr. Tae's
The uthor match was between Mr. Olau:l'
Severn and Mr. C. Earnshaw, and re- sulted in a win for the Inter, Mr. Severn scoring. 343. Mr. Severn found the tabler rather tricky, and in wha- apparent throughout the game that he was never thoroughly at home. Also he had extra- ordinary bad luck, he certainly deserved more than he made, Mr. Earnshaw 'was
Both players
obviously
Arising out of certain allegations made by the toy the police later visited the employer's shop, a shoe-maker's shop, and there arrested a woman, named Yau Miu wai, who is said to be his mistress. She was charged with illtreating the appren-
Mr. McClure, author of the Notes tice The master of the shop could, not be, found. It is stated that the woman used on the Island of, Hainan," made two pair of pliers set with teeth to inflict plant collecting expeditions in the Is- laud of Hainan, in 1021 and 1922, the numerous bruises on the boy's body.
She was brought before the Court yes-ch his second trip be succeeded in reach in fairly good form, but at no time could
ing the summit of the highest peak the game bo ralled fast. of the Five Finger Mountain range, started caaticusly, and were
be the first playing for the table. The game had been which, is believed to time the summit of this peak has been in progress nearly fifteen minutes before scaled by any European, although many Mr. Earnshaw made a comfortable 22. He previous unsuccessful attempts to do ac took the dead at that juncture, and kept have been made Mr. McClure collected it throughout the rest of the game. Mr. in all some 2,000 sets of plants in Hainan, Bovern was & long way behind till th increasing the number thereby of known scores reached the 300 mark, and then he species from that island, from 350 to 1,200 picked up exaiderably. It was too late To date nearly 100 entirely new species however, and Mr. Earnshaw ran to his have been identified by Mr. E D Merrill paints with a break of 21, unfinished
the Philippire Bureau of His best break during the evening was Director of Science, who is making all of our plant, whilst, he also made & 39, a 35, and Mr. Severn's highest break" determinations One of the articles in the five 29'6. second issue, which is now under prepara was a 35. tion, will be a description of the plants collected by Mr. McClure, '
terday and on the application of Inspec- tor Caygill the case was remanded for a week, the defendant being allowed $1,000 bail.
During the afternoon the woman was again brought before Mr. Lindsell and Inspector Caygill said that he had been usked by the Captain Superintendent of Police to request that the bail be refused, the charge The Magistrate said that was only one of misdemeanour, for which in the event of a summary conviction the maximum penalty would be $250 fine and six onths' imprisonment.
Inspector Caygill said that the woman was not in very good circumstances but the police were afraid that some person might come forward and put up the money for her.
The Magistrate said he must have fur- ther reasons before granting the request. He would, however, increned the bail to 88,000
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PAWNBROKERS AND STOLEN PROPERTY."
INTERESTING ARGUMENT AT
SHANGHAI. ...
An interesting point was raised at the Mixed Court, Shanghai, lest week, before Assessor Ferrojola and Magistrate Leh. The question was, should a man pay for the recovery of his own property?
which had been paid on it.
CRICKET.
Another first number" received is of
HONGKONG C.C.. UNIVERSITY, a quarterly magazine issued in connection with St, Joseph's College (Hongkong), bearing the title of Green and White, the The following have been selected to re- colours of the, College. The object of the present the Hongkong C.C. in a friendly University tow publication is to foster a good spirit match against the
in the College and to keep the past pupils morrow at 2.15 m. on the University and friends of the Institution in touch ground. A bus will leave the Hongkong. with its activities. Appropriately Cricket Club Pavilion at 1.45 pm.:-T. enough, the first number of the magazina E, Pearce (capt), B. Owen Hughes, L. cpeas with an historial sketch of the J. Davice, F. H. Farthing, A. L. Gace, College There is much in the magazine G. E. Piercy, J. D. H. Crawford, D. E.. which will interest present and past G. Nicholson, J. D. Humphreys, R. H. pupils of the College, and when the ama Wild and E. W. Alderson. eur editors learn the art of arranging their material for the printer the general appearance of the magazine will be im
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1.RO. v. CRAIGENGOWER C.C.
J
The following have been selected to re- presens the Indians in their League match to-morrow at Sookunpoo Valley -A, el Arculli (capt.), A. H. Rumjahn, 8. H Ismail, S. D. Ismail, 8. A. Ismail, J. S.. Charreem, S. A. Rumjahn, A. H. Madar, N. B. Kitchell, Sirdar Khan and O.. Ismail.
at
2.15.
Detective Inspector Kiloh stated that Proved. diamond platinum brooch had been stolen
We have also received a cops of the from Mr. Rees, of, Great Western third number of the Higkong Univer Road. It was pawned for 850, but anity Union Magazine "which contains attention to the matter.
information circulated by the Police the varied assortment of contributions to id Street Noise-Complaints have been Brooch was handed over by the patereat the alientele of the magazine. addressed to the Police regarding certain broker. The latter demanded the 800 street noises and an abatement has been
Another school publication we have re- H.K.C.C. 2ND XI, UNIVERSITY "A" becured.
Police "Raid" on Amabs. The Com Mr. J. Em, Lemiere, who appeared for coived is the prospectus of Queen's College
The following will represent the Hong- mittee took exception to certain evidence the pawnbroker, said that Mr. Rees for 1923. In the introduction it is stated
Dot. Inspector Kiloh that in order to enter Queen's College, akong 0.0. End XI. v. Hongkong Univer given in the Police Court in connection refused to pay. with a police raid en amuhs on the remarked that Mr. Bees did not see why boy must have a sufficient knowledge of sity A team to-morrow
the Chinese written language to take his p.m. on the Club ground:-E. H. footpaths in Nathan Road, a letter of ox should pay 850 to recover his own
place in the Class, to which his knowledge Chaloner, H. E. Hollands, W. Bracken- planation being addressed to the news property.
Mr. Roes said the brooch which had a English would admit him. Progress ridge, H. W. Roger, F. N. Young, J. B papers.
King's Park Recreation Scheme-Insafety catch, could not possibly have beef connection with the Government's pro- lost. It was worth £150 and he contend in English and Chinese must be pari Way, F. Syme Thomson, E. Grimble, M.
who fail in Chinese, no matter how suc- Dorkins. posal to allocate certain portions of ed that it was the pawnbroker's duty to pass, and promotion is refused to boys M. Wetson, J.-Wilson and G. M. King's Park for recreational purposes, have questioned the thief.
cessful they may be in other subjects. A
POLICE R.C. 2. INDIANS R.C. 2 XI. the Committee addressed a letter of en- Mr. Lomiere hold it was not a question boy of ordinary ability should find a quiry to the Government.
of the value of the brooch. The man difficulty in passing through Classes S
In this match to take place to-morrow Dangerous Swings-The swings in the asked for $50 on it and the money had to to 4 in 5 years. He will then have to decide Children's Play-ground, Chatham Road, be refunded. That was the rule of the whether he will take the Full Course at Happy Valley the following will re- the Indians. Moosdoen Having become worn to a dangerous Settlement,
which leads to the University, or the Com-present extent, the renewal of the ring-bolts and
mercial Course, which is adapted to fit him (capt.), R. Nazaris, D. Rumjaha, H. D. shackles was secured through the Public
for business life. It should be noted that Rumjan, O. Rumjahn, F. M. Artulli, I "Works Department.
the Full Course at Queen's College is the Hassan, J. Ackler, A. R. Minuu, APR. only Government course for preparing M. Samy and A Kitchell Reserve A...” Chinese boys for the University. After leaving Class 4, a boy will find the fl lowing Courses, open to him:- Full" The Assessor, having learned that Mr. Classes 3, 2, and 1 (Matriculation, Uni- to the matter in time for the next bathing Bees was a British subject, said that the versity of Hongkong) as well as Commer
Court could not order him to pay any cial Classes 3, 2, and 1. Children's Playground-The accom modation in the Children's Playground, thing. The only thing the Court could being out of all proportion to the number do was to order the pawnbroker to return of children using it, the Committee ap- the brooch. proached the Government with a view Mr. Rees agreed that such was the rule to an increase being provided. The only at Home, rosult obtained, however, was the exec Mt. Lemiere Things are not done tion of six additional swings for the use; here as they are at Home. of the children.
The Assessor: I cannot make an order Lighting of Public Pier. The lighting against a British subject...
Mr. Rees: I do not see why I should pay 850 for my own property.
The Assessor bold that the owner had Bathing Facilities. The Association has urged upon the Government the to pay for the recovery of his property desirability of providing bathing facilities The pawnbroker did not know that it had for Kowloon residents, and the Govern been stolen or that it was the property ment hae promised to give its attention of Mr. Rees.
Бедкол.
SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER COM
MITTED FOR TRIAL. · An undersized Chinese man, who was scarcely tall enough to peep over the deck rail was yesterday afternoon com of the public pier being so inadequate Mr. Lemiere: Then the Police cannot mitted to the Criminal Sessions, by Mr. as to make landing at night, a dangerous deliver the goods to Mr. Bees. The goods J. R. Wood, for unlawfully having in proceeding, & request for improvement must be left in the hands of the Police. hla possession & revolver, which was load was forwarded to the Government. TheIt is against the rules of this Court and ed in two chambers. The man was arrest
that electric the roles of this Bettlement. committee's "suggestion
The case ed in a tea house at No. 11, Argyle Street, lighting be installed has been acted upon, might be referred to the British Asscesor. Yaumati, on the 27th ult, by Inspector and a great improvement has resulted. Mr. Rees said it was very suspicious Police Protection-A strong letter of that a valuable brooch had been pawned protest against the inadequate policing for $50. of Kowloon was addressed to the Govern ment, and the Committee are pleased to report that the European staff was sub sequently increased.
Daring the year advice has been given to several residents on the question of high rent charged them by their land -lords.
At the expiration of Mr. W Jackson's term of service na the Association's re- prosentative on the Education Board, Mr. B. Wylie was appointed to all the
The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Shroff., re signed during the year and Mr W. J, Stokes was elected to fill the vacancy Messrs. A. Hicks S. Hidden, and Dr. Strahan resigned from the Committee owing to their leaving, Kowloon, and
Messes, G. W Arenell, and W. S. Bailey
were elected in their stead. To the above who resigned, the Committee desires" to express its thanks for the services rendor ed, and also to the St. Andrew's Church Vestry for so kindly granting the free use of the Church Hall for meetings.
Mr. Lemjere thought the value of £150 was too high,
Mr. Rees: Then the pawnbroker did not know the value of the brocch brought in. There might be collusion between the pawnbroker and the thief."
Mr. Lémiero: You cannot say that The Assessor: Do you absolutely refusa to pay it A
Mr. Rees: To pay $50 for my own property |
Mr. Lemiore: I have had to do the same thing myself.
T. Murphy, and a Chinese detective.
Giving evidence, the Chinese detective, a powerfully built man, said that the defendant struggled for a space of twe minutes when he caught him unawares in the tee house.
The defondant's ples was that he was told to take the revolver to the restaurant for another mag.
QUEEN'S COLLEGE, ANNUAL BOXING TOURNAMENT.
Queen's College boys told their annual Mr. Bocs demurred. Won't the pawn boxing tournament in the College hall broker agree to pay half! Why should yesterday afternon. The boys, who have bear the whole thing I can prove been under the special training of Bergt: this is my property.!
Abgasaor.
"Kid" Marriott D.C.M., of the Royal
G. Abbaa.
RUGBY FOOTBALL.
CLUB THE NAVY,
The following team will represent the Club v. the Navy to-morrow at Happy Valley. (Kick-off at 4.15 p.m.):-Moor- Clerk and Morrison; Cooper, sam Jordain, McClatchie, Butlin, Skin- Forsyth, Prows, Day, Mabey, Jones,. Andrews, Logan.
ner;
FOOTBALL
HONGKONG LEAGUE TABLE TO DATE.
Diolson 1.
Goals
D.PTA 2.220:
0
18:
2 18
16.
43
1152414
King's Regt
• Ambrose H'kong. Club Titania Hawkin South Chiria Tamar
:13
14:
914
B
Kowloon
RG.A
Dirban
Police
Divin
Goala
Hawktris King's Eegt South China United
BIL
10
Joseph's
Maration Bouth China
Kowloon Ambrou University Durban
Warders Police Auxiliaries
2010
127
2010
1000
All matches played by Despatch and.
The case was remanded for the British Naval Yard Police, showed that they had benefitted considerably by their tuition, The matches were arranged in three The year closes with a credit balance classes, bantamweight flyweight and of $158.99, with no outstanding debt lightweight. At the end of the tourua Out of this balance, however, will have mont su exhibition bout was given by the to be paid the expenses acidental to the boys trainer Kid Marriott and a Publication of this report and the holding Bikh student of the College Taralshowed from the tables of the Annual Meeting.flective
The following gentlemen were the off. The match between King's and Warders The year began with 1.1 effective mem-
from the table, ce The financial year commenced with & bera and closes' with 241 members As dials for the tournament Mr. Beers will be replayed. The game is omitted To-day at 4.16 pm, on the Navy "A" cash balance of $2.63, which was more the result of a circular letter, addressed (referee), Mr JC. Fletcher (M.C.) than offset by unpaid bills amounting to to as many residents of Kowloon as could Petty Officer Darica (time keeper), Stoker ground the Hawking and King's play £0.35.
be located at the time, 10 new members Petty Officer Meleran and Petty Officer that return match in the Hongkong wore enrolled,
Sauth (sounds for the various matches). League Division 1.
HON. TREASURER'S REPORT.
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