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LOCAL RACING NOTES. PROSPECTS FOR SIXTH EXTRA MEETING.
INCONSISTENT HANDICAPPING.
[BY ARQUE.}
After many days of anxiety, there seems little room for doubt that the sixth extra race meeting will take place on Saturday and Monday next.
Up till as late as Tuesday night there was some doubt whether it would be possible to clear the course of the mud and dehr brought down from the hills by the recent rains,
OCTOBER Sm
ALLEGED FORGERY.
EVIDENCE FOR CROWN IN CASE ÖF WONG WAI MAN..
The evidence for the Crown was com
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CINEMA FRACAS, ALLEGED ASSAULT ON TICKET
COLLECTOR. *
SUMMARY COURT. POSSESSION CASE.
At the Central Magistracy yesterday, before the Puise Judgo, Mr. Justice
In the Summary. Court yesterday.. Bleted yesterday afternoon at the Central before, Mr. S. R R McElderry: Cheung Wood, a case in which it is stated than Magistracy, before Alt. S. B. B. Me-Cheung, a special searcher, and Chan the Kwong Fat Lung Arm taraud over Elderry, id the case in which Wong Wai Maa, a well-known Chinese merchant, appeared on remand from the previous day on 'a charge of forgery.
an, a constable, were charged with their premises at 57, Main Street, Aber assaulting and causing serious bodily deen, to another firm in consideration harm to a ticket collector at the Westem of payment of a certain sum for the effects, when the landlord objected to the assignment and sued for possession and declared that the defendants had wrong- fully forced their way into the premises, was continued,
(1) With having uttered certain forgett
- Defendant was charged on three counts; } Cinema, Third Street.
From" statements made by the prosecu documents, concerning the transfer, of totion it appears that the first man, Cheung shares in the Hongkong and Kowloon Cheung tried to enter the Cinema 'on Wharf and Godown Company, purporting Tuesday night and refused to show his to be signed as transferor by Wong Chik
Mr. E. S. C. Brooks appeared" for
However, the Public Works Department/Co; (2) With, uttering forged documents ticket when asked for it by the complain the landlord, and Mr. D. McCallum"
The case was adjourned at the provi-
since Sunday have come nobly to the for the transfer of 250 shares in the ant (the ticket collectory. An argument represented the defendants, rescue and unless a big food occurs bets purporting to be signed as trans-Cheung is alleged to have struck the ous hearing in order that the plaintir China Light and Power Company (1918), took place and during this Cheung fore Saturday the meeting will take place feror by Wong Lok Sin Tong; and (3) ticket collector two blows in the chest. might be given an opportunity of look-
according to schedule.
Though fields will be smaller than usual two days interesting meing can be confidently "anticipated.. Та ола sense the rain has been a blessing, in disguise as it has so hampered training that no real trial gallope have taken lee: and those who follow form are very liable to meet with many sad rebuffs during the two days' racing.
THE HANDICAPS,
The official handicapper has once again got the majority of us guessing as to how be arrives at his adjustment of weights, but as he has decided to remain officially unknown I have not had the temerity to interview him and seek enlightenment.
The task even of a stipendiary handi- capper is not a bed of roses-much less so that of one who frames handicaps without hope of reward.
However, following precedent, I shall attempt to point out the more glaring inconsistencies in the handicaps for Saturday, quoting past performances to
point the moral. ..
In the Reading Handicap ("B" Clase) Gfurlongs, we find:Valiant 183 16x.. Jambu 181 lbs., "Hailsham 147 lbs.. Uncle Tam 132 lbs, Solly 143 lbs.
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With uttering a forged document, namely Cheang Cheung then ran out of the ing up the law on the question of con-
any Ltd, purporting to be signed by a letter, to the Hongkorg Electris Com-
Wong Chik Cho, requesting them to belonging to Wong Chik Co to him vare send" nif outstanding dividend warrants
of Messrs. Moxon and Taylor.
All the charges are being taken under section & of Ordinance 11, of 1999
Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith (Assistant Crown Solicitor) prosecuted and Mr. F. C... Jenkin (instructed by Mr. Wadson) appeared for the defence.
Reports of the previous hearings. have already appeared in the Daily Prese September 10th he arrested the defendant Sub-Inspector Dorling stated that on
at the General Post Office.
fa answer to Mr. Jenkin, witness said he was given to understand that the defendant was doing duty at that time as a postal censor.
A Probationer Interpreter was called
to give evidence as to reading the original charge to the defendant at police headquarters" and with regard to the statement defendant made in reply
MR. JENKIN OBJECTS. This statement was being put in by the Crown, when Mr. Jenkin ohjected because
into the street, was ses upon by this theatre. The collector who followed him
defendant, and also by Chan Wan and others and severely henten, after being thrown to the ground: Only two of the assailants were caught, these being the two defendants, who were unable to make
their escape with the other attackers who made off when whistles were blown: The prosecution stated that among the wit-
her of the nudience, who would appear nesses of the alleged attack was a mem
to give evidence..
Inspector Peter Grant, who outlined the ease. said that the defendants had been refused admission, to the Theatre when they came without tickets on a
previous
UDCCASION. He suggested that this might have been the origin of the affair.
On it, being stated that the second the charge referred to was not the same as that on which the defendant was at accused would like to engage a solicitor, present appearing. It was wrong as to the case was adjourned for a week, bail date, wrong as to description of the shares and was altogether faulty. Since being increased from 825 to $50." then other charges had been brought... against the defendant. Defondant, in doing something which it was admitted the detective office, was charged with
On May 30th these ponies met in the Chesham Handicap--also six furlongs he did not do. That was that on Septem when the weights were: Valiant 150 lbs., Jambu 160 lbs., Hailsham 144 lbs., Uncle Tam 132 lbs., Solly 146 lbs. (1 lb. over- weight),
Jambu
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Then 160 lbs. 144 lbs.
i59 lbs.
"NO DOGS" RULE.
REGULATIONS.
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duct constituting an ́omigdient. .
Yesterday Mr. Brooks said that if him. Lordship. found as a fact that the def- endant offered the balance of the money
under the contract, that this was refused, and that the defendant then went to the Police Station with the money, he had nothing more to say.
Mr. Justice Wood said that that was- bia view.
Mr. Brooks asked that if his Lordship.
of the balance of the sum due under gave judgment for, the defendant he' should make an order for the paymont›
the contract.
Mr. Justice Wood said that he was. not in a position to make the order and gave judgment for defendant with costs..
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Mr. Brooks asked for a stay of ex- ecation for fourteen days in order that be might apply for re-hearing in order · to call further evidence,'
Mr. Justice Wood.-Was the evidenco. available when the case was heard?
Mr. Bronks. It was available; it way. not foreseen that it would be necessary- His Lordship declined to grant a stay of excention.
STONEMASON SUSPECTS.
BELIEVED TO BE MEMBERS' OF Á TRIAD SOCIETY.
ber 5th he tried to transfer 100 shares LADY FINED FOR IGNORANCE OF in the China Light and Power Company and 50 shares in the Wharf Company. It was now admitted that he did neither
Another case of taking dog across on September 5th and that in any event he never issued a transfer for 100 China the Harbour without the necessary per masons who are alleged to be members The police have a custody two stone" Light and Power Company shares. In mit from the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon of a Trind Society. They are being bekt Enked together in one charge, one part came before. Mr. S. B. B. McElderry at while the Criminal Investigation Depart asmuch as the two transactions had been of which was erroneous, its description the Central Magistracy yesterday, when ment go through certain papers and change against was incorrect. They could not bring a
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which was altogether unfounded in fact
man. he submitted, Miss V. M. Jefford, of No. 21, Cameron hooks seized in a trunk alleged to be in
the joint possession of the men: Mr. Whyte-Smith said with regard to Road, Kowlees, was summoned the discrepancy, that the number of Miss Jefford pleaded that she was ignor-papers relate to the existence of a secret A first examination has shown that the shares in the Wharf Company remained! the same; while the number in the China ant of the regulations, and had seen no society, and it is expected that further Light and Power Company had been notice about not taking dogs across the disclosures will be made when the changed from 100 to 250. Although there Harbour. was a difference in the number, be sub-
examinations of the papers has been com- mitted that the reply to the charge, as a notice was posted anywhere a number
Questioned by the Magistrate whether pleted. it stood originally, could be taken as a of police officers including Sergeant.
Jambu won by 2 lengths from Hailsham. Gaallie being third and New York fourth. On the previous occasion. Valiant was in receipt of 1 lb. from Jambu. As a penalty for being unplaced he has to con- rede 9 ibs, on this occasion. !..
Hailsham on May 30th received 13 lbs. from Valiant, ho now receives 18 lbs. An explanation would be enlightening. At a glance the comparative wrights are:-
Now, 162 lbs. 147 lbs. 103 ih 152 lbs Solly
145 lbs. *Carried 1 lb. overweight; One farther example of inconsistency must suffice. We will take the Beckhamp. ton Handicap ("A") if miles and com-defendant said in reply to the original now was to put in as evidence, what the pare it with the Waterford Plate, rua charge as, standing as a reply to the on May 30th and the Fuse, Handicap, present charge of with intent to do- decided on June 1st (all 11⁄2 miles):
frand."
After considering this point, His Wor- May June
ship said the fact that the charge Was 30th, 1st. Now. little different to the present one was Ibe. lbs. Ibs.. irrelevant. The police could ask the 160 defendant certain questions. He had
Hailsham
Valiant ...... Unele Tam
162
152 lbs. 148 lbs.
Grey Knight Golden Chrysanthemum :
(Now Uncle Chick)... 156 156 Loch Rannoch Beauty Dablig
150
·140
140
159
144
On May 30th Grey Knight beat Golden Chrysanthemum by 3 lengths, with Loch Banaoce not in the first four. Time
2.44.1-5.
On June 1st Golden Chrysanthemum won by ft lengths from Baligia (160 lbs)
in 2.40.2-5.
partial reply to the number involved in Dungey, who prosecuted, replied that a appeared, before Mr. S., B. B. McElderry "Yesterday when the two men impliented the present charge.
Mr. Jenkin said the main part of a but they did not know whether it was remanded for further enquiries to be potice was put up at the "Star" ferry, at the Central Magistracy, they were
to
charge of forgery was the intent defraud clause. If the "intent to de-, still there. fraud had been brought to the notice made a different reply to what in fact be of the defendant, he would probably have did. What was being tried to be done
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Worship said that he assumed that no
In imposing a nominal fine of $1, His made. but everyone was supposed to know the stated that the men were stonemasons, notice had been put up on the ferrica, regulation regarding the taking af dogs who until the 5th had been employed as Sub-Detective Inspector, R. Shannon
cross the Harbour.
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stonemasong on the nex Fire Brigade Building in Des Voeux Bond. On that HAROLD LLOYD'S FUNNY CAR.
morning they had been discharged, and MANY A GOOD LAUGH PROMISED stopped for a search to be made of
were leaving on a ferry when they wern. AT THE QUEEN'S. THEATRE. - camphor-wood box they had with them Harold Lloyd introduces a new typ
Underneath clothing were found some of
decided to bear the interpreter's evidence of light car to the screen in his latest the papers; and other documents alleged and would note Mr. Jenkin's objection.
The Interpreter, recalled, said that in reply to the charge, the defendant made a statement which he signed."
MARINE COURT
ride in his new car, or rather his wife's Harold takes the family out for a family takes him out in his cur, and there is nothing that could happen to Lieut Commander G. F. Hole, LN
At the Marine Coust yesterday, before
comedy," Hot Water," which is being to be connected with a Triad Society shown to-day at the Queen's Theatre. were found on a further search being Eo is the sole creator, the inventor, and made at the station. A translation of In answer to Mr. Jonkin, witness said the producer. It is the "Butterfly Six" their contents would be submitted to the that in reply to the charge which he put sad it has been hailed with delight as Court in due course. to the defendant in Chinese, the defen- one of the best mirth provoking vehicles dant said These are not forgeries that has ever been seen.
His Worship remarked that the Chinese words used by the defendant might also are meant these are not false; they are genuine."
The case for the prosecution was con- a new automobilo that does not happen Leung Chi, Leung Tuk Pui, Leung Tai The original weights in the June
cluded after further evidence.In this picture. Handicap, won by Golden Chrysan request, then argued with regant to the in Mr. Lloyd's mind, as a consequence of a passenger boat, were each fined $20. Mr. Whyte-Smith, at His Worship's The part of "Hot Water" developed ger bants, and Chan Kamui, mistress Ching and Pang Yung, masters of passen themum from Uncle Chick), were Grey admissibility of the book of Mr Birkett of a trip the noted comedio took to Big with three weeks hard inbour in default, Knight (109), Golden Chrysanthemum dence. He said that while he did not machine in which he was riding was in Ana without the permission of the (of Messrs, Moxca and Taylor) as evi Bear Valley several years ago when the for going on board the a. Empress of (186), Loch Bannoch (150) and Saligia claim that the book was admissible as an solved in every kind of accident, broke master or officer in charge (156). The latter incurred admissible for Mr. Birkett to refresh his going up in smoke coming down one of of trading junks, and Chan Chan Fin- exhibit, he did say that this book was every part imaginable, and finished by penalty or winning on the Saturday memory from Mr Whyte Smith then the worst grades on the mountain rond master of a fishing junk, were each fimed Chan Tau and Fung Kin Chan, masters (May 30th).
went on to quote various cases at law Lloyd never could forget this incident, $15, with the alternative of two weeks The extraordinary manner in which the matter. The case of Mr. Birkett, and in Hot Water" ha reproducca in tard labour, for failing to exhibit regula- Loch Rannoch is treated as compared with at the book referred to he did not re his inimitable way what was actually tion lights while under way.
he continued, was that when he looked Golden Chrysanthemum-to mention no others has naturally been a puzle to all member anything about it, but he could an experience of his own, who follow racing closely. Loch Bannoch that such and such a thing must have say that by seeing entries in the book, is ponnllard 18 the for being defeated!
taken place.
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MACAO RACE COURSE.
His Worship ruled that he could not According to the Diario de Macao satis lated to this book. It was on record and permit Mr. Birkett's evidence, as it ra factory progress is being made with the he could not take it off, but he would arrangements in connection with the Race not take it into consideration. Mr. Course at Macho The interested Com Whyte-Smith was at liberty to appeat pany bas boen in negotiation with the against his decision if he wished authorities and there seen to be hopes of Mr. Jonkin submitted that there was official auction of the leasing of the large no nyidence before the Court for a area of reclaimed ground beyond Arvis pris facin case to be made out, Frets on the East of the Barrier Cate Tits Worship said that he would require Negotiations have been proceeding for time to consider this point before answer wone time and definite proposals are exing the submission and adjourned further pected at an early date
hearing until this afternoon,
PROPERTY SALE.
Fu
and Ho Ten masters of cargo boats, and Ng Hing Kwai and Lo Kam Shing, mistresses of cargo boats, were each fined 85, with five days hard labour in default, for moving their hosts inshore at a distance of less than 100 yards from low water mark.
TYPHOON WAENLIG,
room yesterday afternoon, Mr. L. E At Messrs Lammert Brothers auction Lammert disposed of a valuable lesso hold property by order of the mortgageo. and is known as No. 30, Portland Street The property in situsted ne Yaumató The opening price was $5,000, and after The American Consulata received this was increased by ons bid of 8200, 7:20 pm. last evening from Manils a further brisk bidding of #100 a time warning that a typhoon is crossing over brought the price up to $7,200, at which the Western Bigyas in the form of
care, it was knocked down to Mr. Chan shallow depression. It may increase i Wing
iptens in the China Sea
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