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CAR COLLISION ON SHAUKIWAN HILL.
MR. R. H. B. HANCOCK AWARDED DAMAGES.
WHO IS TO" PAY FOR REPAIRING THE WALL?
DEFENDANT ON WRONG SIDE OF
THE ROAD.
Mr. Justice P. Jacks sitting in the Summary Court yesterday gave judgment in favour of the plaintiff, Mr. & H. B. Hancock in the claim and counterclaim for damages incurred in a collision between two cars on the 2nd of May on the Shek ✪ Road
Considerable interest has been aroused by the case since Mr. Hancock is well known locally, as an exchange broker and captain of Hong Kong's Interport Cricket Team. When the case first came up the Puisane Judge had given leave for the question of liability to be tried first and that of damages to be settled later.
Mr. H. C. Macnamara represented Mr. Hancock, and the de- fendant, Mr. Man Fook Yuen, the owner of the other ear, was represented by Mr. C. A. S. Russ.
Mr. Hancock claimed on an unstated amount. df, damages, the figure not being "available until spares arrive from England, while Mr. Man Fook Yuen counter-claimed for 81,000 damages. Both parties alleged that the other car was driving in the wrong side of the road.
Plaintiff's Story.
THE TATTOO.
ALTERATION OF DATES..
DECORATED MOTOR-CARS..
The work of preparation for the Grand Tattoo is going steadily for- ward. An immense
programme such has been decided upon, in which nearly every section of the communitys playing some part needs very careful adjustment and a great deal of organising by the Working Committee. The factor, however, which has necessitated postponing the dates from the first to the second week in September, the 11th, 12th and 13th, has been difficulties connected with the in- surances which must be effected whenever Service men take part in a performance of this sort. This matter has now been sattled and there is little fear of further post- ponement except, possibly by the weather.
Prices Of Advalssion. No definite decision has yet been reached about the prices to be charged for the various seats and
janly deciding liability at this bear- Mr. Hancock's story as told in ing. They had had to send to Court is that he was driving on England for spare parts and the stands, but an announcement is the day in question from Hong cost would be nearly 81,000. Labour expected in the near future, since Kong to Shek O. Nearly at the alone was put down at 8150. top of the long winding ascent of Shaukiwan hill, is a corter where
Why Not A Ford?
Mr. Russ: I should have thought there would be spare parts in the Colony.
Mr. Macnamara: There are not Mr. Russ: Then would suggest that it is better to drive a Ford, for which you can get spare parts anywhere.
it is the intention" of the committee to sell as many tickets as possible
We have received a very interesting consignment of Records selected from the Catalogue of
THE GRAMOPHONE Co., Ltd.,.
ENGLAND
· ineluding «".
Humorous Records by
WISH WINNE,
NORMAN LONG,
Ballads by
MELVILLE GIDEON,
ERNEST HASTINGS,
PETER DAWSON,
JOHN HENRI & “Blossom."
GEORGE BAKER,
Organ Belos by
HABEY DEARTH.
ARTHUR MEALE
REGINALD FOORT,
REGINALD GO8S-CUSTARD, F.B.CO.
Band Selections by
H. M. COLDSTREAM GUARDS Band.
A Complete List will be sent on request.
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Chater Road.
in advance. The plan of the seat- ing accommodation will be shortly available and bureaux for advance ROUND THE POLICE booking will then be opened on both sides of the harbour,
Decorated Cara,
arranged by the Hong Kong Auto- An interesting feature is being
mobile Association for one of the
COURTS.
PORTUGUESE CAPTAIN
CAUTIONED.
CINEMA NEWS.
PRETTY MARION DAVIES,
CLARA BOW AND CHARLIE AT THE QUEEN'S ON SUNDAY.
the road bridges a aullah. Just as he reached this corner he saw the defendant's ear approaching from the opposite direction on the wrong" side of the road, he himself being well on the left side. Both ears were "travelling at about 20 miles an bour. As soon as he saw the
three nights of the Grand Tattoo. other car he put on his brakes, and
The decorated moter-cars, which will drive in procession' round the the other.. car veered across the
arena, will be judged in three road to its proper side, but not
classes (1) Motor-cara or lorries of the trade class; (2) private motor soon enough to avert an accident
cars; (3) motor-cycles either solo the ss. Wing To, was summoned into contact with the off rear when dence which he said made the plain or combination. It is said that before Mr. W. Schofield at the KowIt is the tale of a little Dutch
many interesting and novel forms toon Magistraty yesterday for land of decoration are being evolved by car owners.
The off front wheel of his car came
of the defendant's car. In conse-
quence Mr. Hancock's car skidded right across the road and crashed into a brick wall a good deal of which was knocked down."
A Dangerous Fall. Mr. Maczamara commented that the occupants of the plaintiff's car, Mr. and Mrs. H. S., Hills and a chauffeur who were with Mr. Han cock, were fortunate in not being thrown over the wall as there was, he believed, "a large drop on to a rocky river bed.
driver..
Did Not Sound Horn.
The defendant stated that his ear was a Buick..
A Startling Sight. Mr. C. A. S. Russ, for the defence, dealt at some length with the evi-
tiff's story hard to credit. His client's chauffeur was known as a careful driver and had never had an accident recorded against him. If he were in the habit of coming round corners on the wrong side of the road without sounding his born he would hardly have had that five years clean record,
AT KOWLOON.
An entertaining story. "The Red Mill," which is Marion Davies' latest production will be shown at - Captain J. dos Lemos, master of 2.30, 3.10 and 7.15 performances in the Queen's Theatre from to-day to Saturday.
kitchen maid who is thrown into society and a strange love affair, he has weird adventures with gbosts in a haunted mill and upsets Whole Dutch Town, all for the
The registration oring cattle at the Sai Kung What entry fee is $1, and if sufficient without a permit from the Colonial Interest is shown the Automobile Veterinary Surgeon Association will offer prizes to the Defendant said that he was unlove of a young tourist with a
permit was necessary
value of $500. Anyone desiring to aware that take part in this event should and produced a copy of the Portical valet and a green necktio. ners, c/o The Hong Kong & How-rule prohibiting the landing of communicate with Mr. C. M. Man-Regulations in which there was no loon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd. cattle
Other Flans
It was pointed out to the defen- Mr. Macnamara drew an amusing Details of the displays to be given dent that the offence was covered by picture in reply of the effect on communities have not been definite-
by the Portuguese. and Chinese a Sanitary Board bye-law.
On his Worship being informed the startled populace if the defend-y arranged at the moment The by the police that, defendant was ant's chauffeur had been driving as fortuguese community has signi- ashore on the day of the offence, he he alleged at 10 miles an hour fied its willingness to cooperate was discharged with a caation.
sounding his horn all the time. "People would have rushed out to see him doing it," he said. He must be the only chauffeur who has done so at any time." He admitted that it was much more likely that both cars were making about 20 miles an hour.
· THE 'DURO. GARAGE CASE.
the Grand Tattoo and a joint meeting of the Club Lusitano and the Club de Recreio is being held decide on the nature of their event.
The case, against a former em Lieut.-Col. Hayley Bell, D.S.O.,ployee of the Dure Motor Garage has been appointed by the Work who is alleged to have embezzled Committee to co-operate with about 82,000 fell through when it the organisers of the civilian dis- came again before Mr. Schofield. plays in the general arrangement in discharging the defendant, the of the various evente.
Working Committee....
are
DID IT ONCE TOO OFTEN.
is Davies plays the central charneter in pig-tails, cap and wooden shoes. Owen Moore plays the Irish lover, and Karl Dane, and George Seigmann, the villainous general of Hotel Imperial also have important parts to play.
At the 9,20 performance Long Tack Sara, the world famous
magician, and his company of Chi-
nese wonder workers will present their programme of magic, dancing and general fun..
The Girl With “* It,”? ̈ "It," the screen version of the popular novel by Elinor Glyn will be shown at the Queen's from Sun- day to Tuesday next.
Cross-examined by Mr. Rass, plaintiff said that his car was about Ave feet wide and the defendant's car the same. There was plenty
"It" is the story of a girl who of room for them, to pass if they
raises herself from poverty to were on their proper sides. He ad
Magistrate told the complainant, affluence by means of that peculiar mitted that he did not sound Lís The cause of the accident," said
Mr. Curtis, that his remedy lay in power. "It," which wins her the The following gentlemen
the civil and not in the criminal attention of her wealthy employer horn and said he had not heard a Mr. Macnamara, was that the de-
who marries her. The romance horn sounded by the defendant's fendant was on the wrong side of tee: "H.E. Major-General C. C.
members of the Working Commit. Courts.
Mr. Hin Shing Lo, who defended, and misunderstanding which follow, the road and swerved suddenly when Laard, C.B., C.M.G. (Chairman), informed his Worship that his leading up to a thrilling yacht Mr. Russlert it the usual be saw the other car approaching: Lieut. Col. L. J. Comyn, C.M.G., 8500 in settlement of the claim, but ocean, are presented with consider Mr. R. Sutherland, O.B.E., and clients uncle had offered to pay wreck and rescue far out on the thing to sound your horn when going As a result the wheels of the two D.3.0. (Vice-Chairmen), Mr. G. E. that the complainant was ndtable skill, Clara Bow and Antonio round a corner like this f
cars came into contact and his Towns (Hon. Treasurer), Mr. J. H. satisfied.
Moreno are the leading players. Plaintif: That all depends, it is client's car skidded on the greasy Lary), Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., the
Hunt, O.B.E. (Hon. General Secre- -
And Charlie. not a rule that the horn should be surface of the rozd, while the de- Hou, Mr. E. D. C. Wolle, C.M.G.. sounded before going round every fendant's car stopped shortly owing Mr. W. L. Pattenden, Mr. P. S.
Cassidy, Mr. B. O. Blaker, Mr. E. A Chinese was charged before. Mr. corner. If that was so, evers to a damaged back axle,
W. Carpenter, Mr. H. R. Forsyth, Schofield with obtaming money on motor car driver in Hong Kong
Mr. B. Wylie, Mr. Duncan, 0.B.E., two separate occasions, from would be fined three times a day." Giving his decision his Lordship Lieut. Col. LG. Bird, D.S.O., pawnshop by false pretences and Witness said that he was not remarked that the evidence was Lieut. Col. E Hayley Bell, D.&O.also with giving a false game and
Mr. J. P. Braga, the Hon. Mr. O address. travelling at 25 miles an hour or very conflicting, and if both stories Gordon Mackie, Mr. Li, JowsOD, The evidence was that the defen-ordinarily amusing results, ⠀/ was the defendant's speed between were true there could not have been Mr. Wang Kwong Tin, Mr. B. dant took a gilt ring to a pawn 10 and 15 miles an hour.
an accident. Both Chinese and Wong Tape, Mr. Li Sing Kai, Mr. shop and succeeded in obtaining 86 Lan Yu War, Mr. E. H. Bobinson, by representing that it was made They Always Do.".
European drivers felt the same Mr. C. M. Manners, Mr. G. of solid gold. Later he made an If your car was going at a reason. temptation to cut corners, but he Wood, and M. C. P. Anderson. other attempt with a similar article to Saturday. The story deals with able speed how was it that you believed the plaintiff's account to be la addition, there are other Miliand obtained 80, but the trick was a youth whose life, since childhood,
tary members of the Committee.
found out as the man was getting has been mapped out for him by into the-wall 1-Because I the correct one find "I find that the
The Organiser is Colonel R. Baway. Defendant was arrested by his guardian. His career, his busi- defendant's 'driver was guilty of Skinner, OB.E.. skidded.
negligence." med ak
ran
And went into the wall at a con. siderable rate I-It is a very heavy
car.
And. Costs.
SAIGON RICE MARKET.
NO CHANGE. TO REPORT.
address.
Judgment was entered for the ------| plaintiff on claim and counter-claum Isn't that an indication that you with costs, the question of damages were going at a considerable speed to be referred to the Registrar, and -None whatever.
for the cost of having another car
AT CENTRAL" MAGISTRACY, The Compagnie de Commerce & Why
while he was unable to use his own.de Navigation d'Extrême-Orient, in should the defendant's chauffeur drive on the wrong side
* Damages To The Wall,
their report dated Saigon, July RICE THIEVES CONVICTED. of the rond 1-Because they always Mr. Macnamara raised the ques-28th, state GAS
The paddy market is unchanged.
do:
2
An added attraction will be the screening of one Charlie Chaplin's A Day's most noted comedies, Pleasure," in which the famous comedian is seen as the head of a family consisting of a wife and two miniature" Charlie's," all bent on having a good time, with extra-
Heaven At The World, "Heaven On Earth' will be the chief picture in the continuous pro- gramme at the World from to-day
the police.
Sentence of six weeks hardness and even his love affairs have labour was passed on the false all been planned, finally he rebels pretences charge, and the defendant and joins a travelling gypsy show was fined $85, or a further falling in love with a gypsy maid. weeks, for giving a false name and Conrad Nagel plays the part of the pampered youth and Renee Adoree appears as the beautiful gypsy girl. At The Star. Norma Shearer is the star of After Midnight," which opens a three-day season to-day at the Star Theatre. In this picture, Norma with a thief. By her quiet dignity, sa night club cigarette girl in love
he stands out in contrast to the loofness and simplicity of dress,.
and ends in poverty;.
·DAGGER BROUGHT FROM
JAVA
tion of the damaged wall, saying Supplice continue small. The rice. W. Linnell or charge of steal Two Chinese appeared before Mr. Then how is it that there are "I understand that the cost of re-market is quiet but steady ating 100 catties of rice from a shop any left alive There should not pairing the wall is being born by quotations. There is no change to in Amoy Street, Background of tinsel and gold. The
report regarding the brokens. - the public."
The total amount of rice export-:
According to the prosecution, the Passenger's Evidence,
Mr. Rass: That surely is a mattered, from January 1st to July 15th two men ordered the rice which they story itself is unsual since it starts
asked to be carried to a sapan. - Mr. Hill, who was in the rear for the P.W.D.
1928, is 985,001.023 tons against The first defendant sailed away of the plaintiff's car, said when he
Mr. M
Mamemora said that no We quote to-day white Saigon would return soon with the money.
054.878.195 tons in 1927.
with the cargo promising that he first saw the defendant's car. be claim had been entered for the wall rice No. 1 45 per cent, brokens The other mag who remained with believed & collision to be inevitable which had been rebuilt, and asked round grain: Hong Kong 85.70 per the shop foki then attempted to ru
pical of 134 lbs. f.oh Saigon; as it was on the wrong side of his Lordship to direct that any is 10d. per cwt. Lob. Saigon away, but the foks caught him and Sentence of six months' hard the road, Mr. Hancock was on his claim must be born hy the defend-Yen 6.30 per picul of 134 lbs. fo.b. first defendant was arrested two Willson on a Chinese for unlawful. handed him over to the police. The labour was passed by Major C. [proper side.
ant. Hia Lordship pointed out that Saigon.
White Saigon rice No. 2 sifted found in his pocket. The defendant stated that he
days Inter and a sum of 84.20 was possession of a dagger.ee if the P.W.D. put in a claim against Japan quality: Hong Kong 35.35 Macnamara said that they Mr. Hancock he would have to por pical of 194 be fob Baigon His Worship ordered the money brought the dagger with him from had as yet been unable to get an inform them of the judgment of the 20 per cwt. 1.0.b. Saigon and sentoured each of the defen police that the man was arrested on to be refumed to the complainant Java, but it was pointed out by the estimated the damage, and he Court and refer them to the den 570 per pical of 134 lba. Lo.b. dants to three weeks hard labour.
Saigon.
board "Star" "Ferry boat after understood that his Lordship was fendant.
For July/August" shipment."
(Continued at foot of nezi column.), his arrival from Canton,
Amount Of Clairi Not Stated.