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HONGKONG FA. SHIELD FINAL The fifth contest for the Travessa QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC INTEREST
REPLAY.
KOWLOON BEAT THE EAST, SURREYS,
DISCUSSED,
At an adjourned meeting of the Kow." loon Residents' Association Committee some further progress was made with the business în hand.
THE TELEPHONE SERVICE.
EUROPEAN SUMMONED.
SEQUEL TO THROWING OF FLOWER POT,
ORDERED TO COMPENSATE INJURED CHINESE BOY.
The fall of a Sowerpot from a Euro- pean's quarters at Wanchai on to the foot
Trophy took place yesterday and was won by a boat from the 1.8. Tjinondari, which was steered by the Third Officer, In a game in which the chances varied, Mr. Nowotay. - and in which a goal was disallowed to
From the start the 'jisandari boat, led
of a Chinese boy, who had to have his cach side, a penalty converted and to the mark at Kowloon Rock with the
big tee amputated in consequence, had a penalty missed, Kowloon won the re-play. Hang Sang second and the Chung-
The unsatisfactory character of the in the shield final by the odd goal inhing third. These positions were held telephone service in Kowloon was .com.
sequel at the Central Magistracy yester- Ave. About halfway through the second to the Club House and rounding the sidered at some length. It was realised Lindsell Mr. John William Fletcher, an" day afternoon, when before "Mr. R.".E. half the rain fell heavily, and the field for on the last leg the Dutch boat ex-that there are places which are worse was soon turned into a quagmire, the tended its lead. The Chungshing was served than this Colony, and it was clearly at No 90, Wanchai Road, frst floor, was employee in the Armament Depot, living players finding it difficult to keep their still, third with the Hang Sang main-understood that the antiquated "system summoned for assaulting the Chinese boy feet, while the ball was turning at all taining second place. angles. The ecvered stand was packed
now in use was to be superseded by a in question on March 24th, and doing From this point the Dutch boat went better installation in the course of time: him grievous bodily harm.. when the gamer stapted. 1
away to win easily by five minutes. The hut it was generally thought that some- Defendant pleaded not guilty. Hang Sang got left and the Chungshing thing might be done in the meantime to
His Worship: Do you deny that you took third place.
secure better results, even with the pre- threw the flower-pot? "sent equipment. A number of possible 4.48.54 4.33.37 lines of enquiry were opened up, and a 4.54.10 sub-committee was appointed to pursue .4.58.00
investigation along those lines, and 5.00.20
report.
A thrill was experienced when Kowloon took the lead in the opening minute of
The order at the dish was:- " the game, and another when, a minute later, Humberstone beat Avery but the isondari (Mr. Nowotny)..
|Chungshing (Mr. Osmond) latter point was disallowed. Kowloon's Hang Sang (Mr. G. Powell). goal, came following a "high" shot from Hin Sany (Mr. Petherick).... Duncan, the Surreys goalkeeper dropping fuming (Mr. D. C. Jones).......... 20.08
Tondari (Mr. Troye the ball to the foot of Mason, who sent Trikoa l'anyi it into the net, Humberstone followed up a centre from Charlesworth and sent the ball over the line; but the whistle sounded for an infringement. Humber. stone, however, put the teams on level) terms when he took the ball from a header
(Mr. F. J. Griffiths); 5.30.49 Awelynny (Mr. W. A Donald)....41-15 Luchow (Mr. Douglas Adams)...D.N.F.
of Signals, Mr. J. Murphy.
THE PRESENTATION.
THE BUG SERVICE.
Defendant: Yes, I deny that I threw it. The whole circumstances of the case were entirely accidental,
The Chinese boy, complainant in the case, working at No. 145B, Praya East. said that about 6 pax on March 24th, be was demolishing a cook-house at th back of the garage. A noise was made
When the question of the bus service was put on the agenda it was not known', The times were taken by Chief Yeoman that a statement of the Government pro- by the scraping of the walls. Suddenly a gramme was about to be issued to the lower-pot fell and struck his right public. The Committee was gratified to foot and he fell unconscious to the
by Butler, and with a first-timer sent it the trophy and a cup to the winning them in 1994, regarding the type of which time his big toe was ampuinted.
Captain W. Davidson in presenting note that the recommendations, made by ground. He was sent to hospital where.
he remained for twenty days, during Asked by defendant whether the flower- belmsman said he supposed he had been machine wanted, were being followed. Humberstone tested Avery, and Turner selected to do that because he was an old But it was regretted that other of their pot hit anyone else before it struck his foot, witness said that it narrowly missed cleared from the goal line. The Surreysailor. It was an honour to present the recommendations had not yet been put another man. forced a corner and Wheeler cleared.
eup: The race just sailed was the Afth in force, and it was resolved to press for Duncan sent across the goalmouth, and
and, he thought, it was the most satis. the provision of Season Tickets, qvailable factory race they had seen so far. The fur buses of all Companies, the arrange
just inside the upright,
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DEPENDANT'S ADMISSION.
Major C. Willson, First "Clerk to the Magistracy, said that he had previously
Hayes turned the ball into the net. The Surreys worked hard for the equaliser, boats were all sailed well and handled ment of fixed stopping-places approved seen the defendant and discussed the
and it came through a penalty given against Caveille when clearing from a corner kick. Cooper bent Avery from the spot kick and made the score two all...
The teams crossed över level, and several exciting moments were seen in the second half, but there was no
acore. Caveille again handled in the penalty area following a corner kick and Cooper again took the spot kick. Sending the ball against the crossbar and meeting the ball on the rebound he lifted it over the bar, but the whistle had gone against him for playing the ball twice. Rain, that had threatened all the afternoon now be
hold no
well, especially the winning boat, the second and the third. The winning boat had a good crew who pulled well all round right up to the finishing,
On going through the boat, afterwards Capt. Davidson said he found all gear in good condition, the beat in good shape generally, well kept and a credit to the ship she belonged to. He had great pleasure in ask Mr. de Meester to accept the trophy for his company and Mr. Nowotny a silver cup. Applause.).
Mr. T. DE MEESTER, Manager of the Java-China-Japan Line, in accepting the
gan to fall heavily, and made the feety, expressed his pleasure. Here
marked that it was the second time it uncertainty. Hayes netted had been won by one of the company's again for Kowloon, but was ruled offside ships." The first time the trophy was Charlesworth tested Avery with a drop- ping shot, Full time, twd:alk
sailed for, it was won by the s. In the Srst ten minutes of extra time, Tjipants and in recognition of that fact, Kowloon won the game. Masón sent in a he was in Batavia at the time, he high shot which Douglas was well set to save, but the greasy ball beat him, and it bought a similar trophy and presented landed in the net having passed through it for competition in that part. That the goalie's hands. The East Surreys tried hard to pull the game round and was also sailed for twice a year and so forced several corners, but failed to im- far had always met with great success. prove on them, although once or twice He hoped the Hongkong trophy would Avery made clearances, once running out be sailed for for many years and always and turning the ball towards his own goal, but Kelvie had run back and provide good races.-(Applause.) deared from the goal line. The final
Mr. Nowotny suitably replied. whistle sounded with Kowloon winning by three goals to two.
At the close of the game Mr. G. T. May presented the Shields to the winners in each division and cups to the runners-up. The medals for the finalists will be pre- sented when they arrive from England.
The terms:-
Kowloon-Avery; Wheeler and Read; Turner, Caveille and McKelvie; G. Dun can, Spary, Simms, Hayes and Mason.
East Surreys-Douglas: Cooper and Jordan Mereavy, Mitchell and Bris towe; Charlesworth, Cheeseman, Humber- stone, Butler and Mackleworth.
Referee: Mr. Atkinson. Linesmen, Messrs. Smith and Marfett,
GARRISON SPORT, BILLIARDS PRIZES AND FOOTBALL
BADGES PRESENTED).
A billiards match of 400 (level) was played at the Soldiers' Club last evening between Lieut. Young, Hongkong Yolun teer Defence Corps, and Sergt. Johnson,
R.A.S.C.
GOLF.
BOGEY POOL AT FANLING,
17TH-16TH APRIL.
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by the K.R.A. and the use of a sign to indicate a full 'bus.
The diversion of certain buses front Nathan Road to other thoroughfares was mooted, and a report on this subject was promised for next meeting.
THE STAR FERRY SERVICE.
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question of compensation with respect
dant said that he suffered from insomnin and hearing a noise which disturbed him he threw a flower pot down. No specific amount of compensation was mentioned, but defendant secured to realise that he would have to pay something. At that time the extent of the injuries were not known.
to the damage to the boy's toe. Defen-
The Secretary read the following letter from the Star Ferry Company, which
In answer to defendant, witness said shows to what quarter complaints should that defendant did say that he was not he addressed, as well as the willingness aware that he had hit anyone at the of the Company to consider every useful
criticism:-
Hongkong, April 9th, 1926. The Hon. Secretary,
Kowloon Residents' Association, Kowloon,
DEAR SIR,-With reference to the letters which bare lately appeared in the Press on the subject the Star Ferry Ser- vice, I am instructed by the Directors to say that they will always be glad to 're. cerce representations from your Com mittes for the improvement of the service and the convenience and comfort of co-operation of your Committee, they passengers. They trust that with the kind
will be able to maintain a service which will meet, as far as practicable, the beeds of the community.-Yours faithfully,
time.
In answer to a further question, wit- ness said he thought defendant said he was prepared to compensate the com- plainant..
Defendant: I think you will remember that I said I knocked the flower-pot over accidentally. I did not say I threw it.
Witness: He specifically sald be threw. it down, but that he did not know that it hit anybody.
Defendant: Do you remember at the time of the interview that one of the boys said it hit him before it hit the other fellow ?
glanced off his back before i landed on Witness: One of the boys said it the toe of the complainost.
DEFENDANT'S STORY. (Signed) F. H. CRAPNELÍ,- Defendant giving evidence on his ow
Acting Secretary. behalf, and that, for the fortnight pre- mittee a final plan of the improvements from insomnia. On the evening in ques There was also laid before the Con-vious to this affair he had suffered badly to the wharf on the Hongkong side, mad- tion there was a fearful dia which sound. after consideration of the Committee's ed as if kerosene cans were being knocked The noise was so bad that he suggestions. The Company has resolved about. upen a more thorough-going reconstruc- went and leaned over the parapet and tion than the Committee had ventured to shouted down to the people engaged be- propose. It is now decided to extend the low, telling them to stop. On the para- roof to cover the whole jetty, removing pet were some flower-pots, and the only the lavatories to the far end. This will explanation he could give of the fall-
pot not only enlarge the 1st and end waiting one of them over. He did not know at ing.was that in his excitement he knockeil room but will permit of a new approach A. H. Ferguson (2) and F. A. Red. to the floating landing-stage for embark- the time that it struck anyone, and if he had done so he would have reported the ing passengers and relieve congestion matter himself. The first intimation ha mond (10) i up; divide. Other scores:-
round the booking-office. The floating had of the matter was when he came to stage will be furnished with a hinged the Magistracy to see Major Willson
on both sides, for ascending end descending passengers. The Company His Worship: Why did you not tell has further decided to dispense with the Major Willson the same story, and that little shop at the Praya ead (perhaps pro it was an accident î viding a stall elsewhere for the conveni ence of travellers). The entrance of 3rd class passengers will then be distinct from that of the lat and 2nd class, who will have a clear passage right down the divide the streams of incoming and out- centre of the wharf, except for a rail to going traffic. The Committee of the K.R.A. accorded the plan their unanimous
C. Bulmer Johnson 1 down. T. S. Whyte Smith 4 down.
approval.
STREET NOISES.
about it.
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Defendant: So far as I recollect I did. definitely that you, told him you threw. His Worship: Major Willson says quite the flower-pot!
Defendant: I could not admit that. can only think that Major Wilson in under a misapprehension.
ST. GEORGE'S DAY. To-morrow is St. George's Day and the members of the Society of St. George are reminded that there is a brief ceremony at the Cenotaph at 9.30 a.m. at which a wreath will be laid on behalf of the Society. It is hoped that there will be a good muster of members present to do honour to the memory of those for whom the Cenotaph stands as a memorial, The full 400 up, however, was not play as well as to the spirit of the Day. ed, each player conceding a number of In case there are still any members points. The match was won by Sergt. who have not yet booked their seats, or Johnson-by over 80, 2015 WANGA
At the conclusion of the match, Major any, of the public who do not realise that Drake, 1st Batta., the East Surrey Regt, the Concert is open to all, a reminder (President of the Garrison - Recreation Club) in the unavoidable absence through is necessary that the time for booking is an attack of influenza of Major-General getting short. C. C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G., (0.0.0. the
THE BICYCLE NUISANCE. Forces in Chian), presented the prizes
The Concert commences at 9.15 and
The Committee desire to take this op to the winners and runners-up in the consists of three parts, the third part portunity of thanking the Police and the Soldiers Club Billiards Cup competition, being the Sketch "Between the Soup Police Magistracy for their effective and also Army badges to the Army Foot and the Savoury."
handling of the bicycle nuisance, regard- ball players, 1925-26.
ing which the Committee made representa A late tram has been arranged for, tions a while ago, and which has, thanks The .E. Billiards Team received the silver Cup as the winners of the and the performance will be over in time to energetic measures and severe peaal competition, and also a small souvenir to allow plenty of time for those travelties, very much shated. It is hoped that replica of the trophy. The Prison Staff ling to Kowloon to catch the ordinary vigilance in this direction will be main- were also presented with a replica cup ferry.
tained. The applications for enrolment in the Society of St. George have, in the last By the Police, again, the Committee Gazette that the Rents Ordinance was few days, been very gratifying to those were favoured with a copy of the Rules to be allowed to expire on June 30th of members who hope to make this a record and Regulations for Children's Play this year and the agitation for its con- year. If there are any Englishmen who grounds. One or two amendments were tinued operation, in which the K.R.A. bad have not yet joined the Society, they proposed. It was thought wise, to limit boen invited to join, it was resolved to Shanghai when the two well known
A billiard match has been arranged in must be few and far between. -
the use of swings to young children only, appoint a sub-committee to put together. To avoid that hane of every English say up to 13 years of age, and to exclude the "pros & cons and prepare & state-.. billiards professionals, Claude Falkiner, man, making himself conspicuous-il dogs altogether. The area is so small inont which would assist the Committee twice runner-up for the England Cham there are few who have failed to get that the wee ones must have their Little, to form a right judgment on the question, pionship, and George Gray, holder of the into touch with Mr. R. E. Greensmith, plot kept clean and their swings, etc., world's record break of 2,198. unfinished, the Eon, Secretary, they should do so reserved for them. It is, however, the Mr. C. W. Skeet having been transfer and numerous other breaks over 1,000. at once. An Englishman who is not in ambition of the RR.. to obtain more red to Shanghai, it was unanimously each. One game was played yesterday, will be a very notable person.-Contri the growing youth and adults as well..R.L., B.A, to fill the sacancy at the They are playing two games of 1,600 the Society in this present year of grace public recreation ground, and cater for agreed to invite Mr. Colbourne Little, and the other will be played to-morrow. buted.
(Continued at foot of hest Oclumn) Committee.
defendant, and employed at the Naval x Mr. William Foster, residing with the " Yard, said that when the noise continued for a considerable time defendant sent windows stand open to every breath of causing it to stop it. The boy returned With Summer heat approaching, when the room-boy down to ask the people air and over-wrought nerves are sensitive and reported that he could make no in- to every harsh sound, the duty of suppression on them. Defendant then got pressing all needless noises of the street up from bed, dressed mmself, and went becomes important for the well-being of downstairs to the backyard. Witness recognised and hawkers' cries are forbid- overlooked the backyard, and saw defen- the
community. This has always been went to the window of the room, which den by law in the principal residential dant leating over, a dwarf wall from area of Kowloon. It was therefore dewhere one could look into the backyard cide to request the Police to enforce the of the other premises, and which was law with greater rigour.
below the lavel of their backyard. Wit ness heard a crash but he did not see what caused it.
as runners-up.
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BILLIARDS
FALKINER AND GRAY TO MEET.
CHILDREN'S PLAYGHOUNDS.
This concluded the evidence in the case. His Worship: Had this been an acci dent it is perfectly clear that you would have told the Magistrates' Clerk it was an accident. You are fined $25, and you will pay $50. to the boy.
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