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SUMMARY COURT.
REMEDY FOR CONGESTED COURT.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PŘESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 197, 124:
LOCAL SPORT.
FOOTBALL.
Division. I.
Kick off at 1.15 p.m.
Kowloon H.M.S. Tumar, Kowloon F.C. ground. Referee: Mr. Smith. Hongkong Club r. East Surrey Regt., Navy" "A" ground. Referre: Mr. Collins, Police & South Chinn
Joseph's ground. BS
In the Summary Court yesterday morn The following watches are down for ing the Puiste Judge. Mr. H. H. J.decision in the Hongkong league to-day: Gompertz, Axed dates for further cases, and remarked that cuses had been booked up to the end of November. Represents- tions had been made to him that the Fists were congested, but he thought that the congestion was only relative. On four of the previong eight days he had only had half an hour's work in thể Gourts It was absurd to continue that stale of affairs when all the bearings were behind. For the time being two courts would sit in Summary Jurisdic tion, one being taken by the Chief Justice and the other by himself. He also pro- posed to put store casa down for hear ing each day than" formerly.
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CHINESE FIRM'S CLAIM» FOR $1.000.
An interesting cas under the Stamps' Agt came before the Puisne Judge, yes- terday afternoon, when the Chin Fung Firm sued the Khin Tai and the Fung Hop for the payment of a bill of Ex change for $1,000.
Mr. F. E. Nash apptuned for the plain-
Li and Mr. W. B. find defended.
Mr. Find submitted that the promis sory note in question could not be ad-
an. The Bill, of Exchange could not be used as evidence unless it had been pro perly stamped and cancelled, and in this case it was not duly cancelled.
Cler.
Referee;, Mr.
R.A. 2. South China "A" Sookunpoo
ground, Referen: Mr. Spencer...
Division II. «
Kick off at 2.15 p.m. Hongkong Club Reserves e. Kowloon Reserves, Hongkong Club ground. Referes Mr. Smith, R.A. East Surreys Reserves v. East Surreys
Drums, Sookunpoo ground. feree: Mr. Bailey.
GARRISON TENNIS,`·
PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES,
The "final" of the · Garrison Tennis
Doubles Championship was played on the Garrison courts at Sockuapoo before a fair attendance, which included Col.
PIRACY IN CHINESE WATERS. SUCCESS IN, SUPPRESSING ATTACKS.
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LETTER OF APPRECIATION.
Ever since the outbreaks of piracy wero and Mrs. Butterworth, Col. and Mrs. Merchant Service Guild has done all that reported in Chinese waters the Imperial Russell Brown. Col. Trevelyan, Major's possible in bringing pressure to bear and Mrs. Phillips, and Capt. Haigh.
S. Sergt. Gillow and L-Cpl. Randle (RA.U.C.), and Q.M.S. Fare and Sgt. Brown (B.E.), were the finalists, and the former pair won by three straight sets, the scores being 64, 51, 62
home and
upon authorities, both at abroad to assist in the suppression. Not only has this course been taken, but very considerable time and thought have beca given to devising methods which would prove of the most, value in dealing, with attacks. These attacks, says the Jourani
The R.E pair opened very strongly and took the first two games, but the R.A.O.C. pair levelled up with the next the R.A.0.C, took the lead at the seventh been of such a nature that it has been two. After winning another game each Cummerer of September 13th, have game and won the set to 4; the ninth practically impossible to guard against Re-Bame going to deuce.
them save by the exercise of extremely
factory to know that these caergétic efforta intricate ménsuros, but it is very satis
have met with very great success, which has been thoroughly appreciated by those serving on the China Coast.
St. Joseph's A Club de Recreio "A, Kowloon F.C. ground. Be feree: Mr. F. Smith. Sauth China Br. St. Joseph's
B. St. Joseph's ground. Re fere: Mr. Greer. University, z. Sacred Heart, Navy "A"
ground. Referee: Mr. Ford. South China A "r. Club de Recreio
"B" South China ground; fere: Mr. Collins.
1.
The Brst game in the seconti set went been called six times. The R.E. won the to the B.A.0.C. pair after deuce bad fourth game and the set went to the RA.O.C by 6 to 1.
In the course of a letter on the subject recently revived from the China Const Officers' Guild it is stated:-
The third set found the R. E. off their game and the R.A.D.C. took it by to the B.E. pair winning the aft and sixth game, the latter one after three deuces. Re-Garrison Recreation Club, "carried out COL Butterworth, President of the the duties of umpire."
"It is noted with gratification the Sixteen pairs fitered for the tourna-fonts put forward by the Imperial Mer- chant Service Cüild' through its Parlin- Col. Butterworth, after apologising for
The Temur are the visitors to Kowloon this week and a fast game is expected.
be handicapped to-day by the absence of engagement, congratulated the R.A.0.C. mitigating of this pirney evil, for which
nitted as evidence, and could not be sued with the home team winners. The Tamar | the absence of General Sir John Fowler.mentary représentatives, and also via the are out of luck this season and will, he was being held up by a former medium of the Fress, with a view to the the
Ambruse men. among whom 11 Connor and Rail. Roth have done good Ambruse is sailing to-day for the Narth service for the depot ship, but as the
the Tamar must players.
perly stamped and cancelled. That was Mr. Nash said that the Bill was pra the test. It will be found in the local Ordinance that the Legislature had inken great care to prevent the use of the Stamp Act in such a way as to avoid
payment.
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Both solicitors quated numerous author ities on the point in question.
Mr. Hindsubmitted that had his cheats (defendants), paid the Bill they would have been guilty of a criminal action and able to a ne? They were
prohibited from paying under the eir. cumstances, and therefore could not be
ated.
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His Lordahip reserved judgment.
BOYISH MARRIED GIRL. PAYS 8100 FINE FOR OPIUM OFFENCE.
look elsewhere for
With Gerrard and Bishop back in the team the Club should give a good as match between the Felunters traits on count of themarlves. Owing to the Rugby
ed on Navy A." the Club ground, this game will be play probably be low, na Rodger is back again The scoring will in goal this week.
pair en winning the doubles chatupion they had put up! ship, also the R... pair on the good show
Referring to
the Garrison Tennis League, he pointed out that the R.A.0.0. and two R.E. teams bad tied, and that in the replay the R.A.O.C. had beca successful." They were fortunate that afternoon in having with them Col Russell Brown.
Sappers and ex-Sappers in the Colony, Col. Russell Brown, on behalf of the
congratulated the R.A.O.C. on winning South China "B" team which-at pre-worth to present the trophies to the win- The Police should score a win over the the League. He then asked Mrs. Butter sent is the only team in the leagues with-
ners and runners-up. The successful cog- out a point.
„testants were as wäder:
The R.A. receive South China at Soo- kuupoo, where the crowd will assemble to witness the Northern Chinese, only to find the R.A. carry out their fixture. The Gunners gave a good show against Major F. H. Phillips, S.-Sgt. Davies,
League Shield and Cups, R.A.0.C. the Club last week, but they will no doubt Sgt. Gillow, L-Cpl. Randle, L. Cpl. meet their match in the "A team, which up to date has not been beaten in
the league.
endeavours my committee and members are deeply appreciative. That the pressure being brought to bear is productive of results is evidenced by the fact that no piracies on British vessels have occurred within the last three months, but still, while being optimistic, an immediate
not be hoped for, having in mind China's absolute "cessation of these outrages can-
paid soldiers who must live if they are hopeless muddle and her masses of un-
not to suffer starvation "
How.
Doubles Champions-S-Sgt. Gillow Of course, it is quite impossible, what- and L-Cpl. Randle (R.A.O.C.). Run-ever precautions be taken, to prevent the pers-up Cups: Q.M.S. Fare and S.-Sgt. outbreak of banditry in a country so dis Brown (R.E
and the war which is now taking place organized as is China at the present day, between rival factions in the country Hawkins and Pte. Redfern. Radners-up may lead to still greater troubles, unless Cups, R.E. "B": Col. Butterworth,
MS, Weston, Q.M.S. Hewitt, Q.M.Sadequate precautions are taken. Fare, S.-Sgt. Brown and Sgt. Hamblin. ever, the concentration of warships of Spoons to RE. "A. Col. Russell many countries which that war has Brown, Cpl. Trengrove, Sgt. Cockcli, brought about may prevent further at- QM.S. Turner and S. C. Smith..
Russell Brown thanked Mrs. tacka, or it may be that the bandits them-
munerative occupation as members of the opposing factions, more especially as the piratical attacks upon ships have become
danger has considerably increased.
Col,
With her hair cut short and parted at the sile in masculine fashion.. a young loon should produce the best football In the Junior games the one at Kow- Chinese giri faced Mr. R. E. Lindsell at with the Club de Recreio just winning. the Central Magistracy yesterday.
The charge against her was that she The game on the Club ground between had been in possession of non-Covern the Kowloon, nad Club second teams uent opium, It was stated that this had both Clubs are turning out strong teams, Butterworth for giving away the prizes, selves will find more congenial and re-
ought to produce some good football, as been found strapped to one of the girl's legs, when she was attempting to board Patsy Taylor who has not played in the 8-9. Falahan,
local football for some time, will lead The girl refused to give any account the Kowloon attack, while Angus will of herself beyond stating that she was be back in goal for the Reserves. The fifteen and had left her husband in game at Sookunpoo will be well contest- who had conducted the tennis with successless and less remunerative whilst the Shanghai, His Worship informed her thated, but it is expected that the Reserves for three years. he would have to deal with her in the will get home. University should wiu Bame way La with grown-up prople. against Sacred Heart. South China
A fine of 81,000, with the alternative of" is expected to have an easy game six months in gaol, was imposed, and with the Club de Recreio "B. while promptly paid.
South China "B" should play St. Joseph's B' to a draw.
MISS DALLAS" FRASER,
FINE CELLO" PLAYING AT THE
CITY HALL"
Miss. Dallas Fraser, who has come to Hongkong from England ri Australia with a big reputation as a 'cellist, amply justified it at the City Hall yesterday
afternoon.
She played through a varied and fre quently exacting programme, to the con plete satisfaction of an audience of keen lovers of music.
Alias Fraser, who, young though she is, showed herself to be already a mistress of her instrument, chose the following pieces for her performance:-- Symphonic Variations.......Roellmann. 4) Bourrea (unaccompanied).... Bach. () Elégie... .......................Harry Ore, (c) Five Short Pieces....Purenil Warren. 1. An absent one (Killed in action
1015),
2. Cradle song.
3. Whims.
4. So seems it in my deep regret. 6. A Sunday evening in Autumn. (a) Etude in Fsharp
Arensky. Two Lyrical pieces... Harry Orey a) Orientale ...
César Cui. (5) An Old Treneh Dance...Marin Marais (a) Lavotte
... Popper.
Mr. Harry Ore, who made a sympathe tic accompanist, also pleased the audience greatly with occasional pianoforte solos.
A RARE SOPRANO.
"LA TRAVIATA " AT THE THEATRE ROYAL
BILLIARDS.
MILITARY CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE
COLONY,
and called for three cheers, which were lustily given, followed by a "tiger."
Col. Butterworth called for a bearty vote of thanks to Mr. May, the Secretary,
HOCKEY.
CLUB "A" TEAM. GRENADIERS "A" TEAM,
At Marina, on Wednesday? teams well- matched had equal shares of the game in the first half but did not get many shots at goal, the defences being good. After twenty minutes the Grenadiers rushed down; the Club defenders cleared two or At the Soldiers' Club laat night a keen three times but could not get the ball out match was witnessed by a large gathor of the circle and with a good shot ing, when Sergt. Major Goddard, R.E,Grenadier scored, the Club goalkeeper beat Sergt. Pedder, E.A, by 35 in being unsighted. Just before half-time game of 500 up, in the final of the Open the Club retaliated and Gardner scored Military Hilliards Championship of the for them. Colony.
The scores were:Goddard, Pedder, 465.
500;
The chief breaks were:-Goddard, 24, 27, 20; Pedder. 25. 23, 19.
The presentation of the Sir Paul Chater Cup was made to Borgt.-Major Goddard, by H.E. Sir John Fowler, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O.. General Officer Commanding, who at the same time pre- sented to the Royal Engineers the Challenge Cup (open to teama af eight). given by the Hongkong Volunteers. The General congratulated the winner's on their success.
In the second half play was also oven but the Grenadiers showed better com- which the Club replied with one by bination and put on two more goals, to
Locke.
Result: Grenadiers, 3;
Clab A,"
CANADIAN PACIFIC
APPOINTMENTS.
THE PROMOTION OF MR. COX AND MR. STURDEE.
The officers present at the match were: Lieut. Searle, A.D.C., who accompanied Daily News writing on October The Vancouver correspondent of the the G.O.C.; Col. Butterworth. President of the Garrison Becreation Club; Major
9th, says: Campbell, President of the Soldiers Club; and Capt. Bensley, R-A.
BOXING.
SMITH AND CARTLIDGE SION ARTICLES,
CANTON NEWS.
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT-]
THE SALT REVENUE.
A
Local disturbance has much reduced the salt revenue collectable in Canton. The annual income from this source has shrunk from a minimum of $8,000,000 to less than 84,000,000. According to the latest figures: available, the mouth of April last re- turned 8233,240; May, 8:32,550; June, 8431,250; July, $42,835, August, $214,650; September, 3319,175; and one-half month of October, ending the 14th, the day of the massacre of local merchants by the Reds, $167,775. The cause of the drop in the receipts in August was mainly the general business strike of the merchants, Another reason which salt officials ad Vance is that the Red mercenaries are commandeering tax proceeds at Shiv. chow, Pingahek, Linkang, and Yangkang. The Salt Commissioner has beca instruct- ed to allot from his collection allowances to several military organizations and units and, because of this shortage, there are Arrears of some 8358,410 due to troop commanders up to the end of September. To avoid embarrassment, the Salt Com- pay their taxes in advance." missioner is forcing the salt merchants to
THE CUSTOMS QUESTION. The Red regime in Canton, through its Commissary for Foreign Affairs, is labour- ing, for the possession of the Canton Chinese Maritime Customs. Dr. C. C. Wu has advanced the argument that the. Peking Government has already rol lapsed; that the Canton Government is the only legal government in the Republic of China; and that funds are badly needed for reconstruction purposes since the destruction of a part of Canton.
HARRASSING RELATIVES OF
VOLUNTEERS..
tion with the Oriental offices of the Two important promotions in cunner-
Canadian Pacific Bailway were announ. ead here to-day, with effect from Sept" 1st, in the appointment of Mr. P. A. Coz, General Agent, Shanghai, to he Assistant Oriental Manager with office at Shangbai, and Mr. E. F. L. Stardee, Acting General Passenger Agent for the Several prominent members of the Orient, to be General Passenger Agent Hongkong Boxing Association were pre- tor the Orient with headquarters at sent yesterday evening, when C.P.C. Hongkong. Mr. Car, says the C.P.R. Cartlidge and Matty Smith signed anouncement at Montreal, has been in articles for their forthcoming contest for the Company's service since 1924, when the Lightweight Championship of the he became acting freight and general Colony The crowded audience which last night. The formality took place at the offico tinction in the Elnek Watch during the in Canton and vicinity that they will
agent at Yokohama. He served with dis-
Failing to get an assurance of the Reds attended the
performance of Lain Prince's Building of Mr. F. C. Jenkin, war, rising from Lieutenant to the rank refrain from interfering with relatives of Traviata" by the Italian Opera Com- who is a member of the Association's of Lieutenant-Colonel, pany at the Theatre Royal, had the Committee Others present wore Mr. R. wounded, was awarded the O.B.E., and batants, it is understood that the Volun He was also Merchants Volunteers, who are non-com- privilege of seeing and listening to a real M. Dyer (Chairman), Mr. T. G. Bonnet after demobilization he was made Agent teer authorities contemplate advising Dr. artist.
This was Mile. Enga Surinach, who, in Man. Beeretary), and Mr. J. Brook for the Canadian Eacific Ocean Bervices Sun Yat-sen and his Kuomintang follow- the part of Violetta Valery, received a
(Manager). voritable ovation,
Cartlidge made a suggestion that there Shanghai and was several times pro- ing that, unless the Reds confine them- mated before being appointed general selves to civilized warfare, the Volun It was no more than she deserved, for if called for, a decision on medical post he held until getting his present son who has been, is now or will be con- should be a doctor at the ringside to give, agent at Shanghai, in April, 1924, which teers may declare that all and any per to a soprano voice of rare quality, with grounds as to whether or not a foul blow
remarkable range, flexibility and awuct had been struck.
position..
pected with the Red regimé in any capa. nees, she added an admirable stage pre-
Mr. Sturdee entered the Company's city, civil or military, will be considered sence, a striking grace of movement, and gestion, and the following clause was New Brunswick, Canada. He was made massacre committed by the Reds in Can Smith offered no opposition to this sug-service in 1803, as a clerk at St. Johns, an accomplice, in connection with the marked dramatic power.
Accordingly inserted in the articles: The remainder of the cust, Mile. In the event of either contestant partment at Montreal in 1911, assistant knowingly purchasing personal or real chief clerk in the general passenger de- ton, October 15th, and that any person Vittorina Palastri, and Mesora. Emanuele claiming a foul, the referee, if in any general passenger agent at Toronto in property formerly belonging to the mem- "Gilletta, Serangelli, Barontini, Contini, doubt as to whether the same are ben 1913. general agent at Boston in 1915; bern of the Volunteer Corps, but now in and Concetto Paterna, all played and sons or not, shall before giving Iris general agent at Seattle in. 1919, and the hands of the Kuomintang Party or ang with distinction; but Mlle. Surinach decision, be at liberty to consult the acting general passenger agent at Hong individual Reds, will be treated as receiv carried off the honours of the evening. Medical Officer of the Association."
kong last February.
crs of stolen property.
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