HEARING DEATH SENTENCE.
FINAL EPISODE OF
REMARKABLE TRIAL.
TREMENDOUS PUBLIC
INTEREST.
Cheng Kwak Yau, scion of a wealthy Chinese family, having heen found guilty by the jury of the murder of George Fang, yester. day entered the dock for the last time, when his Lordship the Chief Justice pronounced sentence death upon him,
Novor, within recent history of the Colony has a criminal attracted so much interest as did Chong Kwok Yau yesterday. From an early hour, long before the doors of the court were open, a
large crowd gain admission to the Court and despite the presence of a large force of police officers, it was a difficult task to keep the crowd back.
Over a thousand people were in Court half an hour before the time fixed by the Chief Justice for the proceedings, and a like number waited anxiously outside to glean news of how Cheng had behaved when senterice was passed..
In the great assembly in Court were Europeane and Chinese, men and women, in all walks and sta- tions of life.
At five minutes to ten, Chong Kwok Yan was led into the dock; from the cells below the Court. He Was precended by a European and a Indian warder and followed by a European warder.
In his former appearances at the Supreme Court, Cheng never paid any attention to the great crowd which was always assembled there. But yesterday, he came up with a smile and after taking his seat, he afforded everyone a view of him by looking round the court, amil- ing all the time. When his eyes rested on an acquaintance be nodded and after he had had a good look at the crowd, he settled down in his seat.
Mr. D. L. Strellett, his solicitor spoke, to him, and Cheng conversed with him for a minute or so, still smiling all the while. Then Mr R C. H. Lin, junior counsel for the defence, spoke to him and he smilest
and nodded.
Cheng was certainly undismayed by the fact that he was the object of interest to a thousand pair of
oyes. Just before 10 o'clock he look. ed at the timepiece in Court, ad- justed his tie (à black one incident- ally, as he is in mourning for his grandmother) and awaited the ar
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THEFT OF CLOTH FROM GODOWN.
COOLIE SENT TO GAOL,
Arraigned before 3r. J. A. Fraser at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, three coolies were charg. ed with the theft of 14 rolls of cloth.'" valued at $1,400, the property of the Kowloon Godown Company.
Inspector Elston, who prosecuted, told his Worship that the police received. information at midnight on Beptember that someone had broken into the godowns.
When arrested, the first defendant said he was standing by this window to wait for the signal of the second and third defendants before lower- ing the rolls of cloth. The police went in search of these two men and found them about 200 yards away from the godowns. There was no evidence against them at all, ex- cept the word of the first defendant. Enquiries made later revealed that the first defendant had hidden himself inside the godowns when the gates were closed, and during the night had opened two cases of cloth, He was ready to lower the cloth into the street when the police ar- rived,
The first defendent was sentenced to six months' hard labour and the other two were discharged.
SACRED HEART COLLEGE
PRIZE PRESENTATION ON
SATURDAY.
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The Sacred Heart English College will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the College on Saturday, at the school compound, Nathan Road, Yaumati, at 8 p.m.
HONG
KONG DAILY PRESS. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1932.
THE KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.
ITS HISTORY AND RECORD IN LOCAL SPORT.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW CLUB HOUSE
ON SATURDAY.
We have received a most attractive and interesting brochure compiled by the Committee of the Kowloon Cricket Club, whose now and very spacious Club-house will be officially opened, on Satur- day by H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern.
י.
The brochure, which is excellently printed and illustrated, opens with a preface by Mr. R. E. Lindsell, the President of the Club, and contains a short history of the Club and a description of the new building.
PRESIDENT LOOKS BACK.
Since I first made the acquaint-¦ ance of the K.C.O, and some of its
means of access to the open veran dah flanking either side of the Social Hall, the Sooring Box and the small rooms in the towers,
The materials used in the con struction are, for the walls brick in lima and cement mortar with rein-" forced concrete columns to suppert the roofs over the Social Hall, an- nexes and verandah. The gallery in the Social Hall is of reinforced concreto.
All floors are of either soment or reinforced cement concrete. The flat roofs and the two water tanks on the turrets flanking either end of the entrance front from Cox's Road are also of reinforced cement concrete. The main roofe, pro mup- ported on steel trusses.
The Social Hall.
Eaves gutters which also form thre cornice are of reinforced concrete. Ceilings except that of the Social, Hall are of "Simple" plaster board, from the local factory, with barchwood supports and hardwood fillets over the joints. The Social Hall coiling is of Celotex similarly supported and fixed. The joinery is of tenk except in the basement.
Wood floor surfacings are of teak blocks laid in pitch over the cement concrete floor slabs, except that of the Social Hall which is of teak grooved and tongued boards. The main floor verandahs have floors Burlaced with Minton Hollins Eng lish tiles Other floors on this level In June, 1908, a hockey team wasure of terazzo, as in the itairense formed with C. W. Jeffries as cap to the gallery, except for the centre portions of the step trends, which tain. The first match was played are teak.. M against the U.S.R.C. on June 29th, the U.S.R.C.. winning by six goals
to one.
years,
Lawn Bowie Section.
Flat roofs are covered with two courses of Canton square tiles over malthoid with an air space between,
hai Plaster.
Internal wall surfaces are finished
Mr. Lindsell states in his pre- land and the cost about $4,000, was face:-
opened on July 11th, 1908, by His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard.
Some time before June 1908, the mambers in 1914, when I started | A.A.A. laid a cinder track round to take part in the regular bien- the ground for the purpose of hold niak got matches between the ing racing events, but the project U.S.R.C. and the K.C.C. on the did not fulfill the hopes of its pro- King's Park Course, I have never moters. Ind cause to revise the opinion I then formed, if I may express it now without blowing our trumpet too loudly, that for good fellow- ship the K.C.C. stood and stands unrivalled. It was owing to those famous inter-club golf matches and ed and was very popular until the
In 1909 a Golf Section was form-malthoid and tiles.
Wall are finished externally in the equally famous tilins that wout course was given up to make pro-trance facade and one or two other
rough, cost except the main en with thun that I was induced to vision for other playing grounds. join the K.C.C., of which I have Tennis has been played since the small features which are in Shang- now had the honour, of being Pre-Club's inception and S. E. Green sident for the past eight years. In held the championship for many those days the giants of the Club wero Dr. C. Forsyth who served as its President for fourteen years up to 1924, A. O. Brawn who served; for many years as Secretary and with the assistance of O. W. Jeffries, H. E. Stevena, L. J. Blackburn and others helped to put the Club, on 1 Bound financial footing and AMASY the solid reserve which has helped us to build the new Club. house. On the tennis court we had "Sammy " Green, the Colony's Singles Champion for several years; on the Golf Course, the two "long Macs, Mackenzie and McLennan, who at King's Park were practical Jimmy Mead, whose memory as a golfer and good sportsman is kept alive by the shield for which golf ing members of the Club can still compete yearly on the. Kowlcon Golf Club's Course; while indoors we had "the Knights of the Round Table" whose exploits are still commemorated in story and legend: Last, but not least, J. P. Robinson,' | Major (now Colonel) T. A. Robert son Jock Stalker, A. A. Claxton, K. R. Macaskill and W. H. Staple
Dr. Asjoe, LRC.P., has also kindly consented to distribute they unbeatable, nor must. I forget prizes to the successful students, The Headmaster and the staff bog to thank Mr. J. Smith for present ing a scholarship and the following gentlemen and firms for their hand- come donations and prizes:-The British American Tobacco Ch., Sir Shau-ton Chow, Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Mr. F. H. Mody, Jardine, Matheson & Co., A. 6. Watson &
Co., the Sincere Co., Hon. Mr. P.- Lauder, Mr. F. X. D'Abunda, Mr. G. Bird, the Sun Co., Mr. Tan Eng Hool, Banque Franco Chinoise,
Bank of China, A Friend.
L.M.S. TRAIN RECORD,
rival of the Judge. Then he finger. 152) MILES COVERED IN 138
ed with the small moustache which has grown on his lips since his 'ast appearance in Court and pulled out his handkerchief which he passed over his face.
When the Chief Justice had taken his seat, Cheng bowed, respectfully in Chinese fashion, and in turn took his soat.
He looked steadily at the Judge when the latter, through his inter Pow
preter addressed the accused as fol-
MINUTES.
London, Aug. 4.-A remarkable achievement by the 5.25 p.m. express train from Liverpool to Loudon, which since July 16 has held the record for the fastest schedule in Europe for a non-stop ran of over. 130 miles, is reported by the L.M.S. Railway..
The train left Crewe on Tuesday night six minutes lato, but this
Cheng Kwok Yau-There is no doubt that you are aware that your was made up on the journey, the conviction was confirmed by thei Full Court. (Here Chéng nodded), | 152 miles from Crewe to Willesden
It is my duty to pronounce the sen being covered in 130 minutes at an tence which the law, provides for your crime. The sentence of the average speed of 07.28 miles per Court is that you be taken to the hour. place whence you camo and then tu "the scene of execution and to be
The train was drawn by an engine there hanged by the neck until you of the Royal Seat class driven by are dead and that your lindy be R. G., Hemloy and stoked by G. taken to such place as the Governor Forrell, both of the Camden Town, may order. May the Lord have Londos, Depat. morgy on your soul."
Chong bowed, respectfully, ns he
heard the sentence completed.
tos and others upheld our honour on the cricket field, while both in- side and outside the Club Dave Harvey was a tower of strength. The only disadvantage under which
the Club than suffered and has suffered until now was the cramped nature of its quarters.
As one grows older one becomes perhaps too much inclined to dwell on the glories of the past and to fail to give full credit to the achievements of the present, but when I refer to the giants of the Club's past history I am not de- erving the present. Our cricketers. bowlers and lawn tennis players still hold their own with the best in the Colony (forgive the trumpet ande again), and our dart and domino experts are unrivalled, and what more striking proof of the courage and enterprise of our pre- sent members is wanted than their determination to carry through the scheme which, after being set on foot ten years ago and of necessity then abandoned, has now been successfully accomplished with the completion of our now Club-house
RETROSPECT.
The Club was formed on October 8th, 1904, The Government allotted this ground to the Club in 1906 but
Tho Lawn Bowls Section was formed in 1918 and the Club has since won both the first snt the second division of the league,
i The Club competes annually at the Horticultural Show and has won many prizes for flowers and vegetables, the chief "Fa Wong' for many years being J. F. Robin- son,
The Club not infrequently lends its grounds for athletic meetings and for the purpose of School and On January 1st, 1918, the Club Services cricket. held an "Our Day fair in nid of war charities which resulted in the sum of £1,000 sterling being raised and forwarded to the Prince of Wales' Fund.
As from Armistice Day, 1992, the following sums have been raised yearly by means of auctions, etc., for Earl Haig's Fund:-1922, $502.50; 1923 $830.50 1024, 82,360.35; 1925, $1,018; 1995, 8360; 1827, 31,100; 1928, 81,318.25; 1929, $1,121.30; 1830, $600,25; and 1931,
$1,360,
in brdinary plain plaster except in the Central Hall (where the walla are finished in panelled pláster- work) and the lower portion of the Bar Room which is panelled in teak to a height of 7 ft. "All colourwash is of local materials.
In order to minimise the cost of upkeep and cleaning, ornamental work and mouldings, internally and externally, have been employed sparingly.
The Gallery.
A gallery, varying from 8 ft. to 4 ft. in width reached from the En- trance Hall on the main Hoor by a one end of the Social Hall. short stair, traversce one side and
Space 18 ft. by 15 ft. is provided
at gallory level and over the En- trance Hall and Lobby for a Dance Orchestra,
Doors from the gallery lead out to the open verandahs or flat roofs. which should provide pleasant ac- commodation for members to watch games or, enjoy the open nir. (The supports for this verandah have been designed with sufficient strength to support a roof over the verandah).
A. Scoring Box 13 ft. by 12 ft. is placed in the centre of the veran dah facing the Cricket Ground.
In the guble on the main roof
Dr. C. Forsyth was president of the Club from 1910 to 1923. Mr. R. E. Lindseil has filled this office since 1924, and Mr. Ezra Abraham that above the Scoring Box is provided a of Vice-President over the same period.
Club Captains.
The following gentlemen have filled the office of Captain of the Club:-
1007-1000, S. Lightfoot 1000-1910, J. P. Robinson. 1010-1011, Major E. R. Chitty. 1011-1012, J. H. Mend. 1912-1913, W. L. Weaser 1913-1914, J. P. Robinson. 1814-1015, Dr., 0. Forsyth, 1915-1920, J. P. Robinson. 2020-1021, B. D. Evaná. 1021-1024, J. P. Robinson. 1024-1925, H. Overy, 1926-1997, J. C. Lyal. 1027-1020, F. Goodwin.
space for a clock.
Between the Social Hall verandah and the Cricket Ground and in the reentrant angle formed by the wings of the building is a turfed terraco 20 ft. wide and 60 ft. long, formed at a level half way between cricket ground and Club-house, floor level.
The Terrace.
The Club-house floor is twelve feet above the cricket ground and la renohed therefrom by means of two short flights of stópa traversing. turfed, banks above and below the terrace, the terrace intervening be tween the upper and lower flights.
Hot and cold water is laid on to showers and lavatories, the water being heated by an installation sup- plier by the Hong Kong and China
Club is about 314.
The present membership of the Gas Co. who have, also provided a asrvice of pipes for the fire grates and cooking range.
1920-1930, W. Brace.
1930 to date, J. C. Lyal.
THE NEW BUILDING,
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Lighting, ventilation and bell sor- vices has been installed through. out the building by Messrs. William
Jack & Co., Ltd.
Refrigeration is provided for the bar by Messrs. Dodwell & Co., Ltd., who have also supplied steel lockers
plied by Messrs. Wing On Co. and for the dressing room.
Sanitary Fittings have been anp the dush system installed by the Daro Pump Co.
The Billiard Tables and acces.
The new Club-house is situated at the N.W. corner of the Cricket Ground having entrance from Cox's load and so placed as to allow of it was not fit to play matches on a carriage drive and formal garden the courtesy of other clubs at and the road. A car park will also and the members had to depend on er forecourt between the building Happy Valley for the use of their be provided. “ grounds. The membership at that
rat president was Mr. J. Macgowan being formed into a very imposing by the Hong Kong and Whampoa This arca, when properly com- time was about seventy-five. The plated and laid out, is capable of
The furniture lins been supplied and the frat captain Dr. H. approach to the Club. Swann. The Club-house was & mat- In plan the building is L shaped; Dock Co., Ltd., by whom alao the shed erected at the north end of the the heel of the L is however cut off new bar, which is the bar from the There was immediately a great He asked if the Police had any { ground.
by the walling forming the main old pavilion with a new piece add- stir in Court and when Mr. Lounsel for the Crows indicated ing Post presented for competition hack of which are the administra sories have been supplies by Messrs.
objection and Mr. H. G. Sheldon, In 1903 The South China Morn entrance facade 88 ft. long, at the ed, has been installed. stood up to address his Lordship.j he could neither be heard by the that the Police did not object, a League Cricket Shield which has tive offices, the Entrance Hall, judge or by any member of the Mr. Lim next asked his Lordship been won by the Club on fire occa Social Rooms and the Social Hall W. R. Loxley & Co.. Press. A sharp order for "Silence" to grant a respite of three months, sions, viz., 1905-6, 1900-7, 1921-2, on the main floor, Above is the ↑ 1. This description would not be. rapped out by the ushor of the but his Lordship's reply was to the 1028-7 and 1923-0,
Orchestra recess flanked on either complete without mention of the Court abated the din momentarily, effect that he did not think he had The Club's first League cricket side by open verandaha terminated two foundation stones built into the but as Mr. Lim proceeded to speal: power to grant that request and match was played on the Parsee by turrets containing all spare either side of the maire entrance, walling of the central facade at the poise again rose to much heights directed Mr. Lim to apply through Cricket Club ground on October rooms; that he could not be heard. Another channels.
17th, 1904, against the Army Ord As regards the architecture the one recording particulars of the other order for Silence" by the A large number of people stayed nance Cricket Club and, although building may be said to be of commencement of the new building usher and Mr. Tam completed his behind for a long time to get a last we lost the match, the K.C.C. play-modern-style with a classic renais. the other being the old stone which statement to the Judge,
glimpse of Cheng on his way to arded a very promising game.
Bance motif,
has been removed from the pavilion Mr. Lim's remarks were to the from the library while an equally The Children's Sporta were in- effect that he (Mr. Lim) together large number waited in the vicinity augurated on New Year's Day, one story, has two basements under
The structure, although mainly of that is now being replaced. with a relative of the condemned of the Court to see Cheng being 1800, and have been an annual func the main foor, situated at the ex- man, would like to see the prisoner driyen away in the prison van. tion ever sin
tremity of either wing, the floor. in the Court Library. His Lord These were kept at a distance by On January 18th, 1906, the level being six inches or so above ahip while readily granting permis the Police, but ultimately Chene foundation stone of the Clubhouse the level of the oricket ground. sion to Mr. Lim, was not so sure appeared under a strong escort of we have just vacated was laid by There is also a gallery along one that he had power to grant the warders and police officers and was the then president, Mr. H. N. side and 'one end of the Social Hall. Ama permission to the relative. I driven off to the Victoria Gnol whore Mody, and the building, of which which besides acting the usual part (Vontinued at foot of next column,) họ har been confined since April. the architect was Mr., E. M. Haze of such a feature serves, es
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