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at-
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PRICE
SALE
AT
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MONDAY, 24th to SATURDAY, 29th Sept.
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Lot of Our Present Stock at HÁLF PRICE.
THE BARGAINS INCLUDE
MILLINERY
READY-TO-WEAR DRESSES
BLOUSES
CHILDREN'S GOODS
BOOTS AND SHOES
RIBBONS AND LACES
HANDBAGS":
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HONGKONG.
INTERPORT LAWN BOWLS DINNER.
SPORT,
LAWN BOWLS.
SHANGHAI TEAM EXTERTAINED. | BIG WIN
FOR THE "BIG FOUR."
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"CRIMINAL SESSIONS, [UEFORE HIS HONORE THE CHIEF JUSTICE (st WILLIAM REES DAVIES)].
THE INDIAN STABBING CASE.
COMPANY. MEETING... HONGKONG HIDE AND LEATHER CO. LTD. WINDING-UP.
SHAREHOLDIERS WHO DON'T CARE. A DX"
The general apathy shown by shares They don't
carea d
.
It is really dis-
The Shanghai Lawn Bowls team was The much talked of match betwisen the entertained to dinner by the Hongkong Manghai Interport howlers at the teüm,/» Lai Sing Ching, indieted for stabbing Lawn Bowls Association at the Hongkongkhown to Hatigkong bowlere as the "Rigan Indian money-lender, was yesterday Hotel. Inst night. The dinner was goo, Four," was played yesterday at the Kow morning found guilty of wondling with holders is scandalous. the speeches amusing, and the, musicallos Bowling Green Club and resulted intrat.
His Lordship, in sentencing the prisheartening for a board of directors' to entertainment worthy the tenditions of in a victory for the latter by teu points,
to twelve years" hard labour, carry on anything in this Colony." Hongkong interpert howk dinners. In Whether the preponderance in size and oner other words, the function was a most weight of the victors had anything to do described the chise as a very bad one These, remarks were passed by Mr. happy affair in every way, and thoroughly with the wide margin, pf victory it is hard indeed ind said the prisoner could cons W. A. Dowley, a Director of the Hong- enjoyed by all present,
to state it as a team the heavy weights sider himself very fortuale that he was kong Hide and Leather Co., Ltd., nt an They not standing in the dock on a charge of extraordinary inseting of the Company, the advantage throughout. were certainly not too big to trundle a murder. He did not think there could yesterday noon. good ** wood "* despite their average be any laubt that the prisoner intended The meeting was called for the purpose Following the usual loyal toust the weght par man of 923 tbs. Homil. No. g to take the ladian's 1e and that he of passing a resolution authorising the for the Big Fore," was the heaviest of Was accompanied by two other men at winding-an of the Company's affairs, The the heavyweights by about half a stone, the time, it is my duty, continued chair ans taken by Mr. A. G. Coppin, and he was out of practies, not having the Chief Justice to the prisoner, to husë al present being Messrs. W. A.
The clair was taken by the Hon. Mr, A. G. Steplion, supporteil by Mr. J. Shaw. of Shanghai.
played for, some considerable time. This pass sentence upon you. You are a man: :
Dowley, Chah Harr. Leung Yah Po
Chairman proposed the toast of *! The Shanghai Law T Bowls Association? coupling with it the name of Mr. Shaw. He said he supposed that Shanghai was!
meant that he had to be carried (motor./of dangerous character and I will see. ¡Directors); Mr. D. H. Blake (Solicitor a very busy plac, and that certain gentlemen who were willing to have phorically speaking) through the earlier that you are not let loose on Hongkeng
Whatever. played could not get away.
stages of the match until he had played society for a number of years. The to the Company), Mr. Pepperell (Secros himself in. Towards the end of the sentence of the Court is that yet be), and Messrs. W. Armstrong, A. D. the reason, he could not understand the
watch he played quite well and put up sent to prison for twelve years with hard Humphreys, Ng Ah Pai, Lai, and Chan
Yuk Ming. Shanghai Lawn Bowls Association gend
quite a good show. The mining thres labour."
A good deal of difficulty was expérie Hongkong such a forlorn hope of the Big Four" playel goed bowls! ing to
enced in getting together a quorumi, a team without a Scotchman in it throughout. Particularly good were Ger-
shareholders having to be sent for at the Looking at their record, however, it was ged (No. ) and Russell (Skip). Both
that iminate. really not so bad. but when they were up these men were responsible for some of against the Police, Taikao, and the Kow
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PRINCIPAL WITNESS MISSING, CHIEF JUSTICE BLAMES THE GOVERNMENT.
The Charastas said: It is a matter of considerable regret that we have to put this resolution to the meeting, I have. the approximate
statement of
figures, and they show that we have a deficit of some $200,000. Certain of our creditors are pressing for payment, and
One of the principal witnesses for the loon Dock they in Hongkong knew what the big scores for their geam (though it to expect of a team without a Scotch-should be here stated that the live scored Crown in a counterfeit coin case yester man.(Laughter.). The interport match them at the sixteenth had was the day, was to have been an official from the was fought gallantly, and he confessed sult. of a rive by Tomlinson (the Canton mint, who was to give evidence in Shanghai Skip), Time and again Shangs regard to certain counterfeit cent pide that there were tire when he thought were lying three and four when of Kwangtung Province found in the pos Shanghai's chances very happy. The match provided them with many thrills, Russell with a very fino "draw", would' session of a Chinese near the Cand they say they consider they are justified They were very glad to see the Shanghair them of advantage.
Cheetham (No. 1) and Tomlinson (Skip))
the outstanding players of the Hongkong had given the visitors rather ver
team down here,
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Wharf.
The Crow or Solicitor (Mr. H. K. Holmes) explain that the official in question was the mint analyst and that he give evidence
in doing so. It is, as a matter of fact. the morigagres of our property, who have us notice of foreclosure. We have. given
not sufficient capital to repay them, and
a hot spell, they were playing away from Shanghai men. Cheethara resting on the home, and he did not suppose that theyl jack several times whilst Tomlitison had at the Magistracy when the case was then to carry a business afterwards. I.
were playing up to their usual form. It the misfortune to be up against Russell was always said that a rooster fought when the latter was on the top of his form. Veitch andḥ Shawwere not in good. best in "bis own fareyard, and they should hear this in mind when thinking of the Hongkong victory,
formu.
The Big Four opened will and at the thirteenth head were leading by 11 paints (16-5). After the ten interval
THE DIG Fern.
Harrey Bond Germainl Russell
nth
heard there. He had not yet appeared in Court, however, to give evidence.
The Chief Justice: I suppose the Mag- istrate bound him over to appear at the Criminal Sessions..
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The Crown Solicitor: Yes, my Lord, but Sub-Inspector Pincott can best explain the circumstances in the witness-box.
Sub-Inspector Pincott, sworn, sail bo the Central Police Station when the case was bring heard at the Magistracy. The mint ana- lyst said he was leaving fur Chuton on the completion of the hearing of the case, but he would return to give evidence when the ease was being tried ht the Supreme Court. On Friday last witness left a "reminder" on the desk of Mr. Penius (the Assistant Director of Criminal Livestiga tion), asking that a notification be sent to the mint official to attend the Criminal Sessions to give evidesien. Mr.. Perda had gone into hospital and, so far f witness could gather, to notification bad! hu! been sent to the mist official.
The Chairman went on to speak of the faciuntion bowls held out BM a game. He remarked that the older he grew the Shanghai improved considerably and more he could see in it. It provide from the fourteenth head onwards scored met the mint analyst at necessary recreation to men no longer able in points to the Big Four's # to indulge in the more active sports. the The final scarry were 23-13.
The teams were :- bowls green was a meting ground, and]
SHANGRAL the game was a very useful asset in pro-
Cheetham moting friendship, and good flowship Veitch amongst all classes of the community. He Shaw could only say that the Hongkong bowlers Tomlinson appreciate! very much the pluck and The progressive scores were:-
THE BIG FOCR." gool sportsmanship shown by the Shing
No, of hai terim. They did not crow when they
Shota. Total. wap., nor did they cry when they lost, and so they in Hongkong considered them very sound bowlers, and excellent sports men. (Hear, hear.)
The test was drunk with enthusiasm.
to the singing of "For they are jolly good fellows.".
3. J. Shaw, replying, remarked that it was Shanghai's misfortune rather than its Fant that they had no Scotchmen in the team. The list was up for the wily! Scot to enter his name, but none had deve so: They had managed to win two of their matches by a very small margin: he had wondered why at the time, hat he thought he understood now, there were no Scots, in the teant they were matched against. He hoped when the Hongkong team visited Shanghai nex: year, their president would be able to say the same as Mr. Stephen had said, "I am sorry you have lost, and glad we have "won"
head:
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Shots. Total.
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His Lordship: Here is a ease of the Hoogkong Government prosecuting a man for anving in his possession counterfei: catus and then not taking the trouble to send for the principal witness
Au Tudian Police sergeant deposed that Conmught he arrested the prisoner in
Bond Central during the early hours of
have therefore to propose:
That it has been proved to "the satisfaction of this meeting that the Company cannot, by reason! of its... liabilities, continue its business, and that it is advisable to wind up ther same, and "accordingly that the Com..
And pany be wound up voluntarily. ihat Sydney Hampden Roxx,, of 5. Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.. Chartered Accountant, he nod he is hereby appointed liquidator for the purpose of such winding-up.
Mr. Përreaèle, on behalf of abannt shareholders-(" who are not here, but ought to have been asked whether any concrete offer had been made by any. one for the business as it stood. Ife remarked that he was asking the question because he knew it would be repeatedly asked of him within the next few days.
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Mr. BLAKE replied that no firm offer had been made at present, but there were 01 three parties interested. - and there was hope that a firm offer of a sufficient amount would be made in the It might be necessary, near future. otherwise for the property to be sold by auction, but that was entirely up to the
mortgagees.
Mr. A. B. Hezónneys asked how long On ring the mortgagees would give them to, sell searched; two coining dies and a number of their property. If they were neangant counterfeit esies were found wrapped in
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H.K.F.C. ASSOCIATION TRIAL.
The following teams will play to morrow, at 3p.m., on the Club ground:
handkerchief and tied to his body.
they might force a sale, which would
Mr. Davey, the Government Analyst, tuld have a very derogatory effect on the the Court that be examined the coils and
the dies and took photographs of them. price obtained.
He found that when the photographs of Mr. BLAKE replied that the mortgages the coins and the dies were superimposed had given the formal nolice of fore- they coincided exactly.
Prisnner pleaded ignorance and said the closure, expiring on the 25th inst, Know- Chissing them (the mortgagees) he thought package was given to him by detective, named Lai Yo, to tako to Can-
The CHAIRMAN mid he would like to support Mr. Blake's remarks.
tou, He described himself as a cock in they could be satisfied that they would the employment of General Chan Kring give the firm every facility for a gout ming.
sale Asked if he could find the detective who gave him the package, the prisoner -nid that, as far as he knew, Lai Yee was in R. Hutchison; H. G. Garrod and hospital and he did not know where to find
W. Bishop: A. Ferguson, A. Mair and him. JW. R.. MePhail: R. Bell. G. Watson. The Jury returned a verdict of "Guilty." he did so that this was the first year it. G. Browning, G. May and T. and bis Lordship sentenced the man to bad been competed for, and it was anyburgh.
twelve months imprisonment, honour to Hongkong that their's should
Mr. Shaw then presented the Interpors Cup to Mr. A. F. Stephen, remarking as
J.Wilson; G. Gardner and E. W. be the first name to be registered on it. Railton: A. F. Paul. H. T. Buxton and I T. Goldenborg; W. Stewart, A. S. "I present you with this cup, he re- marked to Mr. Stephen, "and I am giving Forsyth. H. G. Howard, J. McBride and
S. D. Begg it you in trust for one year only." (Laughter.)
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The Jury empanelled "for the case was composed of Messrs. G. M. Show (fore m) C. Alyes, A. Moosdeen, A. Santos, W. Hedley, W. H. C. Robson and H. J. Hunter,
TEN YEARS FOR USING A REVOLVER.
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MP. PEPPERELL then asked why the Custon firm of tanners were not carrying
but their offer. They had appeared enthusiastic enough originally,"
The Cusinstas pointed out that the firm. in question hai inndle thest an offer on condition that they (the Company) could raise sufficient working capital, when the Conton firm would be willing to back their opinion as to the prospects of the Company by putting up another. $10,000. However, the Company had been unable to raise that amount, and therefore the scheme fell through.
Mr. Shaw then made presentations of the interport match last Saturday be
Lu Shui Ming, a young Chinese, was a medal to the skip of the Hongkong understand it had been suggested that found guilty yesterday at the Supreme team, Mr. Wallace, and spoons to the new rule he adopted by the Hongkong Court of (1) attempting to shoot no as to member of the team. Speaking with Lawn Bowls Association, namely, that disalle a Chinese constable and to prevent
arrest
Mr, W. A. Dowry said he thought tho having (2)
in his unlawful pos reference to the hospitality shown them players in Jengue games, open champion-ion a reviver and a rounds of ammutition general behaviour of the shareholders had been scandalous. The Directors had in Hongkong, he remarked that, their ships, or interports, in order to be re without the permission of the Captain-Sup been fighting hard to keep the thing
erintendent of. Police. special thanks were due to Messrs. Ger-cognised as energetic and workinaalike
The Chief Justice sentenced the prisoner going whilst Mr. Coppin, especially had rard and Harvey, who had looked after players, should be made to play with
to ten years bard Inbour
been doing his very best to get other. them asiduoualy the time they were their conts off (Laughter.) Whether the According to the avidence, it appeared people interested, in the Company and to in Hongkong.
suggestion came from Shanghai or not he that on the nigght of July 1st, a Chinese give them help, while the shareholders constable noticed three men coming from had been doing nothing. The general 3 Shaw then presented Mr. Wallace could not say, but if so he could assure the direction of the sea-front as Mong shareholders." (Mr. Dowley continued) 'with thi Shanghai fog.
them it would be given serious considera Kok Tsui. On seeing him,
they
and thence trates the general apathy of shareholders M. Veitch made short speech, tion at the next meeting of the Associa direction of Portland Berget rau is the have not lifted a finger. It illus tion held to consider arrangements for into a scavenging lane. The constable fol in the whole of Hongkong whenever a proposing the health of the Hongkong the next interport-though he could not lowed and attempted to stop the men 28 Company is started here. They don't promise it would be given a great deal of them got past him, but the third,
turned and came back down the lane, care a d—n. It is really dishearten- of time. (Laughter.) The games had the
Lawa Bewis Asadeintion.
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A. Gow, after the toast had been con nost enjoyable throughout, and he table. The prisoner drew a revol anything in the Colony Mr. Dowley. honoured, thanked the visitors, and re- did not. think that any of the Shanghai the ouer was stopped in a doorway by ing for a board of directors to carry on
ver and, , pointing it at his pursuer, palled went on to say that even if they got the marked that sort of the arrangements layers could possibly be described as
the trigger "fooling amateurs." for locking after the visitors had been
(Applause)
Fortunately, the weapon mis Canton arm of tanners to put up the fired.
constable drew his revolver and $40,000, it would be no use since the minds to left in the bands of Messrs. Tacchi, Gerrari, and briefly replied to by the baticek. On being examined, the prison have their money
The guests was proposed by Mfr. fired at the prisoner, wounding him in the mortgagees hed made up their Harves, and Gerrard, and these gentle, Mr. A. O. Tang, 7
er's revolver vis, found to be fully led The CHAIRMAN then put the resolution Sungs and recitations were rendered at and, in addition, four other rounds of am which was carried unanimously. moa derved their special thanks, Sture intervals, and the proceedings concluded munition were found in prisoner'a posses. This concluded the business of the
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