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MOTOR CAR PARKED IN
RAILWAY PREMISES.
"POINT RAISED BY COUNSEL AS TO PROPER HEIGHT OF NOTICE BOARD.
FINALE OF THE BRAYFIELD CASE.
The point as to how high a notice board should be posted in order that it may catch the eye of all and sundry was raised by Counsel for Mr. T. H. G. Brayfield, who was before Mr. Whyte- Smith yesterday on a charge of unlawfully leaving motor-ear No. 324 on the railway premises or approach thereto which is under the control of the administrator ou May 14, 15 and 16. The notier board in question was stated to be 11 feet, 3 inches high.
Mr. L. R. Andarwes. Assistant Crown Solicitor, appeared en behalf of the railway officials, while Mr. T. J. Prior represented Mr. Brayfield.
trator.
REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO CARS.
Where does your control step At the railway boundary, 13 feet outside the arch.
At one time you tried to get con- trol of the whole of the road to Taipot-No.
In opening the case, Mr. Andrewes read out a certain regulation in which it was mentioned that, except with the permission of the adminis trator, no person was allowed to leave any motor-car or vehicle on railway premises or any station, Mr. Andrewes: I don't know approach or entrance, which should whether these questions have any- be under the control of the administhing to do with whether the ear
On May 14, 15 and 16, it was there or not? was stated, Mr. Brayfield rode his Mr. Prior: The car was there, ear under the archway of the rail-alright. But the notice which says way approach to the Kowloon that "no parking is permitted" Station, and he had not previous was 11 foot 3 inches above the ly obtained permission for the ground That, you will admit, is administrator. Repairs and varquite hopeless to be read by any fishing were being carried out to one. the car on each occasion that the car was parked in that space. The sumisons was issued on May 21 and since then no further cause for com- plaint had arisen on Mr. Brayfield's account.
Mr. Andrewes: I don't think so! Mr. Prior pointed out that all over the world such notices were not usually more than 8 feet high. It was obvious that notices of this
nature should be so constructed as casily to catch the eye.
who was in doubt, in such in case, should have asked the station master about the point.
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SELF-INFLICTED INJURIES.
CHARGE OF ASSAULT WITHDRAWN.
RUSE TO OBTAIN MONEY FROM GODOWN FIRM.
'Before M. T. S. Whyte-Smith at Kowloon Magistracy yesterday. Detective Sergeant Humphreys ask- ed for the withdrawal of a charge of assault made against the
son of the No. 1 godown coolie. The officer intimated that he did so be- cause he was antisfied that the in- juries on the complainant were self- inflicted in the attempt to place the blame on the défendant.
Mr. Horace Lo.. who appeared for' the defendant, said that as the police had withdrawn the charge, he. wished to make a few remarks on the case. The complainant was a former employee at the Kowloon Godowns, where he was dismissed for stealing. He returned some days later and was met by the de- fendant and was told to leave. He refused and was slapped by the de- fendant,
The complainant then went away and inflicted injuries on himself in the neck and accused the defendant... "The whole thing." commented Mr. La,
was a ruse to obtain money."
Detective Humphreys mentioned that a similar incident occurred be fore and that it was known that Mr. Wong Kum Fuk, the godown compradore, gave money to such men in trouble in order to get rid of them so that they would keep away from the godowns and not cause any further trouble. It was
The case was dismissed.".
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POSTAGE STAMPS.
WEEKLY NOTES FOR COLLECTORS.
HONG KONG'S POSTAL IIISTORY.
[Bx W.S.]
Stamp-collectors generally, and specialists in the stamps of Hong j
Kong in particular, will be interest ed to know that the carly days of the postal service in this Colony are hot entirely forgotten, although present-day conditions make the past somewhat obscure. I know of and as such information is not only no book dealing with this service, desirable, but necessary for inte ligent collecting, a brief account is here given.
Previous to 1840, no thought of postal arrangements for any place India was entertained by the British in an easterly direction beyond authorities, but with the nirival of the Expedition to Chinn it became necessary and imperative to provide facilities for mails.
the conveyance of
L
Unfortunately, owing to indis- criminate packing of letters for China, the whole were sent to Hong Kong with the result that mer- chants at Macho were inconveni-. enced and in their fury made re presentations to the authorities, who took the necessary action to have their grievances redressed. Towards the end of the year the. small post-office building was cons pleted, being situated in a position just at the back of where St. John's Cathedral now stands. The first quarter's expenditure in connection with this office amounted to $8.75 (October to December, 1841).
Hong Kong's First Postmaster. of Mr FitzGibbon is given as the According to one record the nime
there is some doubt, as another first Postmaster, but about this record shows that Mr. FitzGibbon was clerk to Mr. Johnston, and that he died on October 8, 1841. clerks are designated, even to this day, by all kinds of lofty words such like, I think it may be accept- such as accountants, secretaries and ed that Mr. FitzGibbon acted as postal-clerk, being followed in this capacity by Messrs. Mullahy, Ed- wards, and Spring. Mr. Francis Spring was the last of the locally- Mail Via Macao,
appointed clerks before the Hong During the first few months after Kong Post Office passed under the ties were experienced, and a certaiment. the men arrived in Chusen difficut jurisdiction of the Imperial Govern- amount of dissatisfaction existed, In 1843 the Postmaster-General as letters would reach Macap piece wrote to the Treasury pointing out meal by any merchant vessel plying the expediency of establishing a between India and China, and would post-office in Hong Kong to be then be distributed as convenient. under his jurisdiction. No doubt, as In 1841, Mr. A. R. Johnston, of to the advisability of this being H.M. Commission at Macao, was entertained by the Treasury, Sir H. appointed Postmaster of that settle- Pottinger was informed in October, ment, with instructions to have 1843, that the Postmaster-General sorted and distributed, or sent to had appointed Mr. T. J. Scales as and to make the necessary arrange disappointment awaited Mr. Scales Chusan, all letters so addressed, Postmaster at Hong Kong. Great ments for the return of mails. on his arrival, as is pointed out in Shortly after this arrangement a letter to the Private Secretary to pressed his intention to retain the possibility, even with any system of Vas made Sir Henry Pottinger ex- the Governor, that the im Settlement of Hong Kong under economy of establishment, of con- ster. assumed the Government on the instruction sent out to me, ir certain conditions, and Mr. John- ducting a post-office according to June 29, 1841. In August of the so apparent that I fear the conse- for a post-office at this point, and Mr. Scales died about the middle same year regulations were made quence of attempting it."
with this intention that the com- plainant inflicted the injuries so that Governor of India it was requested placed under
in a letter to the Secretary to the | of 1844, and the post-office was agnir
the charge of Mr. he could get this money.
that instructions be given to the Spring until the arrival from Lon- proper authorities to address all don of Mr. Hyland, under whos mails for British subjects in China charge the Hong Pong Post Oce to the Postmaster at Hong Kong remained for a number of years. and to further address them "to the care of the Superintendent of the Trade of British subjects in China," so that should the mails be inadvertently landed at Macso, they would be sent on to Hong Kong without delay.
DEATH OF OLD SHANGHAI RESIDENT.
Watchman's Evidence.
Mr. Prior also intimated that the Pun Pat, watchman of the Rail- way Company, said that on May notice in question gave one the im 14. he was on duty under the pression that no parking was allow archway at Kowloon Station. Hised on the left hand side, only. duties were to see that ne vehicles Mr. Baker replied that anyone, caused any sort of obstruction. About five minutes to cleven that day, Mr. Brayfield drove his car
In answer to Mr. Prior as to into the roadway. Witness stretch- ed out his hand, and, speaking in whether he made any attempt to Chinese, asked in not to proceed get into communication with Mr. any farther.. Mr. Brayfield pail no Brayfield regarding the alleged heed, and stopped his car
offence, Mr. Baker said that he did certain point under the archway. not, as he knew that it was quite He then left, going in the direction futile. Past experience had reveal-community.
at a
:
MR. M. J. MOSES.
The death occurred at Shanghai on Wednesday last of Mr. M. J. Moses, manager of Messrs. E, D. Sassoon & Co., Ltd., and a pro- minent member of the local Jewish
of the Star Ferry Wharf. At 11.60ed that Mr. Brayfield never occept. Mr. Moses, who was born in p.m. a Shanghai Chinese approached any of his letters.
ed the car and varnished it. Wit Mr. Prior: Have you ever seen a ness asked the man regarding his modern notice board for motorists mission, and he received a reply to read, about 6 or 7 feet high1. that the owner of the car had order- ed the work to be done.
Of the 16th, witness was on duty again on the same spot. Mr. Bray- field again drove his car along the same route. A Chinese workman was with him: The watchman waved his arms, signalling to Mr. Brayfield to stop. Mr. Brayfield took no notice.
Mr. Baker: I have just seen the very latest one, about 8' ".high.
Not, 11' 3"No."
Did you cause pieces of paper to be stuck on Mr. Brayfield's car
Yes.
Car Plastered With Papers. Did you give orders for four of these papers to be put on the car?-
No.
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Bombay, came to Shanghai sixty years ago, and commencing his career there with Messrs. S. J. David & Co., for whom he opened all their branches in -China. Twenty years ago he left them to join Mesera E. D. Sassoon & Ca's property department, remaining with them until his death, in the capacity of manager of the depart- ment
The deceased gentleman was noted for his great gentleness and courtesy which endeared him to foreigner and Chinese alike. He is survived by his widow, to whom the deepest sympathy is extended.
Meaningless Notices.
Cross-examined by Mr. Prior, the The Magistrate enquired as to watchman said that in the case what was the nature of the papers, where a car was intended to be left to which Mr. Baker replied that there for a few minutes, he would they were notices" informing motor- pot usually interfere. Mr. Priorists that no parking was allowed. asked witness why he should have It was alleged by Mr. Prior that attempted to stop Mr. Brayfield in on one occasion one of these papers were many notices which meant Mr. Prior mentioned that there the first instance. The watchman was placed on the windscreen of nothing at all. He remembered scc- replied that Mr. Brayfield's ear Mr. Brayfield's car, and was ob-ing one at the corner of Ice House would stop there the whole day.
Lai Kuen. another watchman, also gave evidence of a similar in cident which happened on May 15, On that day, a Chinese was present
vicusly meant to obstruct his view,
Remarking that many motor-cars had been seen to park on that spot at Kowloon Station; Mr. Prior naked as to whom that privilege
Street, and other parts of the Colony. He also recollected having seen one notice on a pier which said that "anyone damaging it would be transported for life." Mr. Prior contended that notices should be made to attract attention, and the
to make certain repairs to Mr. was allowed. Mr. Baker answer. one under discussion was apparent Brayfield's car.
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It was at a con
ed that employees of the Railway,y an old one. In answer to Mr. Prior, Lai Kuen and these who were there on basisiderable height, and to one who was some distance away, it was said that he did not see any ness, were allowed to park thoir obscured by the hood covering the European interrupt the workman vehicles for a short time.
arch. Cars were often parked Fehily Is he allowed to park to remain there, but not on the left Mr. Prior: What about Dr. have thought that cars were allowed there, and Mr. Brayfield might there now.
at his task nor was he aware that the same European had thrown some tools out into the roadway.
Manager's Powers.
Giving evidence, Mr. R. Baker, manager of the Railway Company, stated that the approach in quen tion was under his control, and that he saw Mr. Brayfield's car there on May 14 and 15. A notice board which stated that "do parking wae allowed," or words to that effect, was planted there
Mr. Baker: No. He has not ask- ed my permission."
it through your order that Mr. Mr. Prior: On one occasion, was Brayfield's car was moved out of the Railway premises ?
"
Mr. Baker: No. Mr. Prior: Can you tell the name tools into the road on May 167 of the European who threw his
Mr. Baker: No.
aide.
Mr. Prior further stated that it appeared that Mr. Brayfield had authorities, as there seemed to he been singled out by the Railway ng summonses against any other person, and that his client had been very badly treated.
convict, said that the notice did The Magistrate, in deciding to not appear to him as referring to the right or the left side, but to suggested to Mr. Baker that he the space under the archway. He
might considy AA ATASAR argued by wet t the where ears of officials might be Mr. Prior (cross-examining): By notice, wes not interim vone etter space in "order" what authority is this road under tion. your contro!!
Mr. Prior added that he wished to find out who was that person,
that no member of the public could
Mr. Whyte-Smith: It is not a big notice, but I think anyone remain there.
be led to think that their cars could Mr. Baker The Bailway Ordi-should be able to see it" punce.
(Continued on nezt Column.)
A fine of 83 was imposed on the defendant,
More Trouble.
will be interested to know that a Specialists in the stamps of China runor variety exists in the new sur- charge of
to be found an the two stamps to cent on 3 cent. It is
the right, of the two immediately above the Chinese symbol which is printed on the bottom margin. The i is bevelled at the top, and the
The Governor-General of India considered it advisable to make a modification, and issued instruc-serif is missing. tions that mails for China, with the ception of Macao, be addressed as requested, and that letters mark- ed for Macao be allowed the direct destination to that place to which correspondents had been accustom- ed.
[These articles will appear in this "Daily Press" every Thursday, and FF.S." will be pleased to answer any questions relating to philately.Letters should be ad- dressed to him, tare of the Editor."}
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