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Around the Courts
THEFTS FROM CHINA FLEET CLUB
An unemployed youth who gave his age as seventeen by Chinese reckoning was brought before Mr. B. I. Wynne-Jones yesterday en
from the seven counts of theft China Fleet Club. The case was transferred to the Juvenile Re-
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1935.
CHAMPIONSHIP
TENNIS
FAVOURITES TO CLASH
ant purchased tickets early on Result Of The Draw Result Of Sydney
for 20 cents and sold them - for, 25 cents each. The Magistrate ime posed a fine of $10, or .... Ígurteen days, imprisonment.
A
UNMUZZLED: DOGS Fines Imposed
The result of the draw in the Open Singles, Doubles and "Club Championship tennis, is a fol- lows:-
Open Singles
H. Ramjahn, R. H. Wild, J.
Haigh, Iu Tak Cheuk. M. Beach Thomas, G. Lai, Paul Kong. R. Whinney and Tennle Kwok re- celved byes..
S. A. Rumjahn v. H. Y. Ho. 5. A. Gray v. Leung Ping Chiu. Wong Shiu Wing. v. H. D. Tol-
fine of $5 was imposed by mand Court, where accused will Mr. E. W. Hamilton on Mr. Wal appear after 48 hours remand. lace Harper of -Harper & Co. The charges against the defend- when he appeared yesterday at ant were: (a) larceny on the night the Kowloon Magistracy gummon- of February 7 or a gold pocketed with allowing his dog to be out watch, property of James Fernie, without a muzzle. FLM.S. Adventure; (b) receiving a gold pocket watch, property of James Fernie on February 12 at the China Fleet Club; (c) larcency on February 12 of two war medals, by an unregistered veterinary sur- property of C.P.O. Humphreys, į geon.` HMS. Adventure; (d) larcency on February 12 of $15 in banknotes property of E. R. AJ. W. Ingle, H.M.S Berwick; (e) larceny on February 12 of wrist watch, pro- perty of W. H. Bowen, chief stoker of HMS Berwick: (1) larceny on February 12 of one Masonic jewel...geon. property-of-E—A¬A÷÷JFleming HMS Duchess; and (g) larceny on February 12 of a pocket watch property of Able Seaman M. J. Helen, HM.S. Decoy-
Defendant admitted the offenceinton. but stated that the dog was hut a black chow but a cocker spaniel and that it had been inoculated
Another Case
Summoned for a similar offence, E Christensen, of Christersen and Co., was fined $5. He also plendea that the dog had been inoculated, but admitted that the inoculation was not done by a registered sur-
THEFTS FROM MOTOR CARS
"Sentence of twelve months' im- The defendant. admitted all the prisonment in all was the scn-
charges.
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K. L. Shute v. M. Drysdale, " Lee Wal Tong v. Iu Tak Lam E C. Fincher v. E. L. H. Shute. A Crawford v. R. Blyth. & R. M. Ricketts A. V. Gusano.
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Maidens Draw
The draw for the Wong, Nei Chong Stakes and the Sydney Maiden Stakes which will be run to-morrow in two sectioris, was
made last night. In the Sydney Maldens all the favouritea it would seem, were drawn into the same heat, for streamline, Got That Derby Day and Southern Cross all appear in the first section. This race appear as though it will provide a record.
H.K.F.A. COUNCIL
MEETING
Popular Secretary's Death
The Monthly meeting of the Hong Kong Football Association i Council took place last night at
the Sports Club with Major C. M. Manners. OBE in the chair.
THE NEXT TEST MATCHES
Mr. W. H. Jeanes, secretary to the Australian Cricket Board of Control made it clear in a state- nient that the Board had not passed any resolution regarding the "bodyline" incidents toned in the manager's report.
No message would be sent to the M.C.C.
men-
"So far as we are concerned," said Mr. Jeanes, the matter is
SCOTTISH CUP FOOTBALL
Last Eight In The Draw
London, Feb. 19. Following the result of the re- plays in the Second Round of the Scottish Cup, the draw was made for the Third Round to be played on February 23.
"
Before the Council sat Major over."
The replays resulted as follows: Manners Informed the gathering Mr. Jeanes further announced Raith Rovers 2, Brechin 4; Hamil- that he had received the sad news that the reports of the manager ton 6, Clyde 3; Partick 1, Celtic 6; of the death of Mr. G. T. May.and treasurer had been consider-King's Park 2, Ayr 2 after extra the Hon. Secretary of the Assomaed, and the Board had arrived at time. tion, and as a mark of respect to various recommendations as re- the memory of Mr May, Major gards the conduct of tours for Manners asked the gathering to future consideration. stand up in silence for a moment.
SHIELD DRAW The semi-finals of the Senior then and Junior Shields were drawn:
The draw resulted as follows: 1-The Wong-Nel-Chong Stakes (First Section);—Bold Major, Chow Min, Clyde, Coppersmith, Emer- Keney Call, Felbridge, Guttering Glory, Gold Picker. High Principle, High Standard, Independence Day, Leading Bee, Lincluden, Locksley Hall, Man of War, Nebular Star. R.A. or 'South
China "B" Strathaird, Pavane, Starlight, Strathnairn, The Minx, What's Police The Time, Winkfeld, Yiying.
2.The Wong-Nel-Chong Stakes (Second Section); — Adventurer,
F H. Kwok v. T. C. Monaghan. T. W. Lee V, W. C. Hung. W. C. Shute v. J. Tavares. M. W. Lo v. D. M. Macdougall. 7. W. Lennard 7. A. L. Sullivan. F. R. Zimmern v. Sal Wa Liang. Firdos Khan, Ho Ka Lau, M. Pagh, C. E Ung. T. A. Pearce, G. S. Gamble. Tsui Yung Pul. A. E. | Beginner's Luck, Belmont Star, P. Guest and Tsui Wai Pul re- Blacksmith, Bold Captain, Bóld ceived byes
Soldier, Entertainment. Tax, · Es- trellita, Gold Dust, Golden Miller, Half Moon, Helluvafella, Latitat, Light Brigade, Matinee Idol. No Can, Silver Fox, Sports Idol, The Deemster, The Fike, The Snipe, Tin Ho, Trent, What About That. Y. W. Lee and Ho Wai Hing v. The Sydney Maiden Stakes (First Tu Tak Lam and Iu Tak Cheuk.
Section):Derby Day, Fairy, Got Wong Fuk Nam and Ho Him
Halcyon, Julius Caesar, Kan v." A. E. Collins
and L. E. Mount Pilatus, Racing Lass, Snowy
Open Doubles
..
Y. Hachtuma and J. W. Leonard: tence passed by Mr. E. W. Hamil-F Kwok and Sai Wa Lian: ton yesterday on Tin Hing, 23. unemployed who was convicted of the-theft of a radiator cap and
two windscreen wipers,
Acting Inspector J. Fender sald defendant was unemployed. He told the police he was born New York, although his mother stated that he was torn at Sun Mul. About 2.15 am. on February 12, the defendant was seen in a room in the China Fleet Club" by an Engine Room Artificer, who informed the marine on duty. A search was made, and about an hour later, defendant was found in a bath room with his shoes off. He was searched and all the pro- perty found on him. He had en- tered all the rooms and stolen the property:
Defendant's mother said his fa- ther was away in America. She had sold defendant, when he was six years old, to his father, and "defendant himself had also been to America, and he returned in July last year. His father sent him
time about $50 or $60 from time.
to
Y. El Arcult and Firdos Khan; and E. C. Fincher and Captain E. Manners received byes.
Defendant was alleged to have stolen a radiator cap from private car No. 3929, the property of Mr. D. A. Corlett, at the Salisbury Car | Kirby, Park; a windscreen wiper from private car No. 495, the property of Mr. W. J. Brown; and a wind- screen wiper from private car No. 2097, the property of Mr. I. J Nell, at Hankow Road.
Two men, Lo Wing, 30, and LL. Shute. Fat, 36, were charged with ceiving the cap and wipers known- Ing them to have been stolen.
re-
Lo Wing pleaded that he did not know that the radiator cap had been stolen. He was a car driver and, knowing Tin Ting to be also a driver, he did not think there would be any harm in biş keeping it for Tin Hing.
Further he stated that he was. Defend stated that his guar-employed, and called his father to dian was Mr. T. B. Rolland. of testify to his character.. the Hunghom Broadcasting Sta- The police had nothing” against tion. He was 16 years old by Chin-him and his Worship decided to ese reckoning, but when he ob- give him the benefit of the doubt: tained his passport In America He was accordingly discharged, his age was put down as 14. Eis
Tin Hing admitted the three uncle in Canton had his passport, charges of theft and was senten- Mr. Wynne-Jones transferredceed to six months on each count. defendant to the Juvenile Court. the first two to run consecutively and asked Inspector to make en- He had a previous conviction for quiries.
theft.
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TINSMITH CHARGED
An allegation that he had "de- manded $150 with menaces Was
The remaining
defendant,
L
Fat, was given a month for re- ceiving stolen property.
made in a case. brought against FALSE BATTERY
Lai Wah Tong, 25, a tinsmith, when he appeared, before Mr. W M. Thomson at the Central Ma- gistracy' yesterday. The complain-
TRADE MARKS
ant was Chan Kam-plu, managing Judginent Reserved
partner of the Kong Sing Arm of glass dealers, 256 Queen's Road +Central.
The resumed hearing of the case against the Waiman Battery,
the
Mr. W. Keith Robinson appear of Nos. 15-23 Lalchikok Road who ed for the complainant, while Mr.
were summoned in respect to the "H. L. Dennys was for the defence. alleged application of false trade
Mr. Dennys appiled for a reduc-marks to batteries, and tion of ball which had been fixed possession of goods for sale with at $1,000. The defendant was like trade marks was continued Hong Kong-bar and had three before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the shups and other property.
Mr. Robinson intimated that ne „had no objection' to baħ of $500.
The Magistrate fixed ball at
for one week.
Kowloon Magistracy yesterday. ·
The complainant Li Chung- shan, of the Truelight Manufac- turing Company and the Wing -$500 and remanded the accused Fung Hang firm, was represented by Mr. H. G. Sheidon instructed Detective-Inspector M. Murphy
by Mr JAB. Prentis of Messra. was present on behalf of the p-Hastings and Company, while Mr. lice
G. E. Hugh-Jones of Messrs. Wi- kinson and Grist appeared for the defendants.
W. C. Hing and Ho Ka Lau v. G. R., M. Ricketts and M. Pagh.
P. K. Liang and H. N. Lee v. A. V. Gosane and A. V. Remedios. H. D. Rumjahn and J. A. Cas- sumbhoy v. W. C. Shute and K.
J. G. Haigh and G. S. Gamble v. M. W. Lo and M. K. LO......
Tennle Kwok and Luk Ding Cheung v. M, Beach Thomas and W. N. Petch.
Paul Kong and Lee Wai Tong; P. H. Scoopes and T A. Pearce; Tsui Wai Pul and Tsui Yun Pul;~ and Wong Shiu Wing and Luk Chun Chung received byes.
Club Championship EL. Shute, J. GA Haigh, H D.. Tollinton, D, M. Macdougall, and T. J. Price received, byes.
That,
River, Southern Cross, Streamline. The Maori, Twilight.
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Junior
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Next Tour The Board acceded to the M.C.C's request that the team to tour Australia during the 1938-37 season· should leave Australia a week earlier than did the 1932-33 team, for the purpose of visiting New Zealand.'
A sub-committee was appointed to consider and report to the Board what recommendations bould be made by the Board to the M.C.C. with regard to the duration of future Test matches in England.
Consideration will be given to the following:
v. China Athletic VS. China. “A” or Club..
R. Navy
R. E E; Lancs
S,China or R.A. All matches to be played on March 16.
Changes Mr. R. Hall who is due shortly to go home on furlough tendered (1) Conditions as played this his resignation as vice president year. of the Association and Mr. T. A. (2) Playing all Tests to a finish. Mitchell was elected in his 'stead. (3) Extending the first four By Mr. Mitchell's election a v Tests to five days and playing the the Emer- aith to a finish if at the end of cancy was caused in gency" Committee which gap was the fourth the difference of mat- ches won is not greater than one. filled by Mr. T. G. Stokes,
Capt. Williams and Capt. Fleet- The Board decided to thank Sir wood who are both leaving the Douglas Shields, Doctor Lee and Colony were each presented with others, for services rendered · dur- a silver cigarette box by Majoring the tour of the Australians in Manners who made brief speeches England this year.
The Sydney Maiden Stakes (Second Section)--Cold Morning Goldsmith. Lady Whitta, Lany Lady, Midnight Star, Noble Ama-referring to the good work put in zon, Rose-Ann, Shooting Star, They both and wished them both
contentment and luck in the home profit from the games amounted country. Both recipients made to $3.675.72 while the cost of en- replies thanking the speaker for tertaining the Shanghai visitors his kind remarks.
$2,187.34.
Bean Goose. The Star. Vixen Tor, Young Captain.
FANLING RACESgency Committee
Programme For March 10
Capt. Williams' seat on the Emer- was filled by his successor, Capt. C. Bennet who was welcomed by the Council,
An application by the Kowloon Chinese Athletic Association for allation to the Association was granted
Interport Figures
3. "A report on the Interport Games The following is the draft pro-was made by Capt. Hague which gramme for the Fanling Hunt and stated that the Interport_receiptą H. J. Armstrong v. G. S. Gam-Race Club's meeting to be held on ble.
on the first day constituted a re-
A. L Sullivan v
cord gate for Hong Kong.
Valentine
Dr. D. J.
C. Ravenhill v. M. Pagh R. H. Wild 'v. P. H. Scoones. E. Balhurst v. T. C. Monaghan T. A. Pearce v. C. Eckford. A. K. Mackenale, G. R. M. Ricketts, 3. Barrow, A. D. Hum- phreys, and M. Beach Thomaj re- ceived byes.
R. H. K. GOLF CLUB
Ladies' Section
The competitions held during January by the Ladies' Section of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club resulted as follows:--
Captain's Cup
March 10 mon
1.-2.30 pm. The Australian Grand National Steeplechase
A handicap of 24 Miles for Aus- trallan pontes not exceeding 14.3".. Winner-a Cup; 2nd-$30,: 3rd— 320. Entry $3,
2. The Shamrock Handicap.
A Hurdle race of 1 miles for China ponies. Winnera Cup: 2nd-$30, 3rd-$20, Entry: $3.
3-The Fanling Grand National and Pierce Grove Memorial
Cup.
A handicap steeplechase of 24 miles. For China ponies. Winner -To held for the year the Għal- lenge Cup with replica presented; 2nd-36.; 3rd-$20. Entry $3, aC-1856 qzSI...... 4...
4-The Ulster' Cup. A Hurdle race of 14 miles for China-ponies, bona fide, hunters." Ponies that have been placed at Kwant in any race this season barred. Catchweight 168 1ba Winner-A "Cup, presented by Mr. Lowrie,; 2nd-$50.; 3rd-$30.
Miss Knill qualified for the Cap-3. tain's Cup with a score of 106 Entry $3. 3670.
5 The 'Jorrocks' Plate, Bogey Pool (Fanling).
A handicap hurdle race of li The Bogey Pool, played for on miles for China ponies, bona fide the Old Course Fanling, during hunters. To be ridden by Ladies. December and January, was won Winner-a Cup; 21d-$30.; 3rd—| by Mrs. Whyte Smith-All square. $20 Entry $3. A souvenir will be
Medal Pool
presented to the winning rider. The Medal Pool, on the New Lệ
*
Course, Fanling, was won by Mrs. Adama, 100-31=69
6. The Governor's Cup. Over a country course, finishing over hurdles on the Race Course, Bogey Fool (Happy Valley)
Ahandicap for China ponies. In the Happy Valley Bogey Pool, Ponies that have started this sea- Mrs. D. J. Valentine and Mrs. Brooksbank both returned cards a similar country race and of 7 up. Mrs. Valentine won on not been placed barred Winner
The the result of the second & holes.
2 Cup presented by HE Governor 2nd-350.; 3rd-$30. Entry $3.
Entries close to the Secretaries, Messrs. Thomson and Company, York Buildings, on Wednesday. February at noon.
INDIAN WITHOUT PASSPORT
At yesterday's hearing the de fendant, La Chow, was cross- Appearing on remand before examined by Mr Sheldon and ad- Mr. E. I Wynne-Jones, at the mitted that he was a partner in Central Magistracy yesterday, the Java Flashlight factory. Dhama Ram, an Indian from Sometime last year defendant dki Canton, was fined $25 and expell-take a trip to Java in connection ved from the Colony for having en-with the battery business. De- stered without a valid passport. A" fendant - denied that he opened
KIPLING A SORT OF letter from the British Consulate the Tak Yuen firm with the in- BURNE-JONES CHILD' in Canton was handed to the Ma- tention of exporting goods with
gistrate by Bergeant Russell in false trade marks affixed. Fur McTurk's' Memory which it was stated that the de- ther cross-examined; defendant fendant had made no application admitted that there was similarity
(Special Air Mail Service) for a visa or passport to Hoag in the trade marks of the false
London, Jan, 28. Kong Defendant said he had and genuine ones.
Speaking at a meeting in Lon made an application, but had |
The few trade marks wrappers don of the Kipling Society, Mr. G. been refused.
found on his premises were left over by a man who had brought Beresford, the original McTurk Miss Macdonald said she remem- of "Stalky and Company," said bered when Kipling invented the A charge of causing an annoy- a bundle to his house. ance and obstruction by selling After this both counsel address that Kipling as a child was not a "Just Eo" stories theatre tickets on the roadway ed. his Worship. Mr. Hugh Jones bit like the children he wrote near the Kau U Fong Theatre contended that although he had about
been fond of children all his life, As a schoolboy he would often be found with babies and would play with them for hours.
"He told them to his own child- ren she added. He would have was admitted by a youth, Lala prima facie case to answer, his He, was more in the nature of them on his knee and would make * Chung, aged 18, when he appeared client's innocence of guilt had a priz said Mr. Beresfod A the stories up as he went along before Mr. W. M. Thomson at the been proved when the witness's Burris-Jones sort of character. He would puff out his cheeks and Central Magistraty yesterday. In- evidence was not shaken in the Where he got his more robust type make gestures with K spector - Ellis stated, that a com- least, quoting laws in support or of child from I do not know" flustrate his stories plaint had been received from the his argument:: Theatre. It appeared that datend- Els Worship reserved judgment
The financial position of the Association was sound at the pre- sent moment,
was
Gapt, Hague put in several re- commendations for future games which, the chairman said, will be considered. Capt. Hague heartily thanked for his work re- garding the arrangements and care put in by him with reférence to the Interport.
Mr. C.MS, Alves was asked to take over the post of secretary of the Association for the time being for three until definite arrangements The total receipts games played was $10,571.60. Net made.
AN
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IN REGULAT
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marking, Miss F. Macdonald, a cousin "of | "Just 80, and that is how the stor». Kirling said that Kipling nadies got their name??
were.
Third Round Draw Rangers v. St. Mirren,
Aberdeen v. Hibernian. Buckle Thistle v. St. Johnstone. Airdrie v. Ayr or King's P. Brechin v. Hamilton. Hearts v. Dundee United. Motherwel and Celtic received byes into the Fourth Round-
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