MARINE COURT INQUIRY.
The Hearing Adjourned for a Week.
At the Marine Court to-day the enquiry was continued into. the alleged misconduct of Mr. G. N. Majer whilst Chief Officer
BILLIARDS.
Close of Soldiers' Club
Tournament.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JANUARY
Raunera up. "B" Coy, ||E.K D.O. Gold and Silver Medals. |
Silver Cup, presented by. Mr. J. A. Tarrant to the military team going farthest in the Competi- tion.Won by No. 88 Co. B.G.A., who ran into the semi- foal, being defeated by the H.KPR. (3 and 4 Platoons) by 126 points.
THE COURT CARDS."
Ai the Boldier:” Club last night. of the .s. Manapouri on Novem- a large number of billiard en ber 12, in taking the ship out of thosiseta assembled to witness Silver Cap to the Sailor or the hands of the master, Captain the final match in the Club Bill Soldier of the Regalar Forces Wilson. Commander O. Wiard Challenge Cop Competition making the highest break, pre- Beckwith, E. N., presided. and and the presentation of prizes in sented by a Staff Inspector of the Commander F. Gibson (H. M. 8. connection with that event and H. K. P. Reserve who wishes to Tamer), Capt. W. Davison, B. N. the Garrison Billiard Challenge remain ang moue-Won by R.,, Captain T. A. Mitchell and Cap Competition. In the letter, Gr. J. Lord, No. 83 Co. R.G.A.,
bad Captain B. A. Birse ware also which
already teen with a break of 42 points. present. Mr. W. E L Sbenton decided, the 67th Coy. R. G. A. appeared on behalf of Mr. Majer, were the winners, while in and Mr. O. G. Alabaster, instract the former the "B" Coy. H. K. ed by Mr. J. E. Gardiner, on Defence Corps and No. 3 and 4 babalf of Captain Wilson. | Platoons of the Police Beserve The President of the Court said were faslists, the latter having a they would like an explanation lead of 88 points when play was of the extraordinary document resumed last night. They even- which had come into his posses-tually won by e margin of 181. sion purporting to be a refer.The last game of t learnsment ence given to Osptein Wileon was easily the best of the by the Second Offer to him whole competition. Both Mr. programme, one that deserved far Yrapoviloh and bis opponent,
better support. But the Company Capt. Wilson said he was asked Mr. Jennings, played delight-received the hearty plaudits of the former those present and matera went to resign on January 4. He did fal billiards and
with a swing. Miss Vio Parsons so in writing stating that he did especially
mach
gain Fang some very pleasing
Bg master.
gained
Although there was not a very
large attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening, the Court Cards" gave a most enjoyable.
O until such time as Mr. Haller, applause for many excellent Mr. Williamson and himself were shots.
When this game com and His Rosina Palmerston con-
whilst Misa Dorothy Gisos! Batisfied that the charges of menced the Police Reserv were drunkeness wore proved false. leading by 70 points and so well tribated quite a number of bright On January 5, he signed off and did Mr. Yvanovitch play that he and entertaining items. As Joker, paid off the crew on the ship. not only made the game safe but Mr. Edgar Warwick introduced About 5 p.m. the Second Officer, won 11 points. His best breaks much clever wit, and in this he Mr. Niobolla, came to him in his were 30, 43, 36 and 31 and Mr. Was very ably seconded by Mr. room and asked him what use the Jennings was responsible for a George Titchener, whose comic reference of s drunken master well played 44, made nearly all songs and stories have to be He (Mr. Nicholls) had off the red. The scores were as beard to be fully appreciated.
the follows.
Mr. Albert Keats was not only an Bigned among others
charging him document
accompanist but also contributed to the vocal talent of the evening. with drankenness. The Second
The concluding burlesque of a 238 modern melodrama was highly 250 Lamorous. This evening there is 243 complete change of programme, 250 when it is hoped that the Com- pany will receive more 60- ... 250 couragement.
WRE
H. K. P. R.
Officer replied that be signed Guimaraes ... what he saw; that the master was Sequeira excited. Complainant said he
Remedios
Yvanovitch
232
1.461
H. K. D. C.
w
Szechuanese lavasion of
Yuansa.
250 155 It is reported that the Sze- 250 chusnere have invaded Yunnan 236 and occupied Wating, taking 250 advantage of the fact that the ...139 majority of the Yannanese troops
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would give him a reference se he Raio did not wish his career to be. Birradse damned. He gave him the refer ende and then said that if what he (the Second Officer) had eaid was tras he should write it down. He told him that so far babe was concerned bo had no farther influence over bim and could if Ritchie he liked tell him to go to-.Later Johnson complainant saw him tear up & Gray... piece of paper and say "That Parkes
little time Gardner won't do." A after be entered his room and Jennings gave him the reference, saying
Bra at present engaged in Sse- Capt Wilson, it is not my busi
1.280 chose, leaving their own province ress but I could have told you
practically angaarded. General HONGKONG JOCKEY OLUB. eix months ago that that (pointing! Mention should be made of the Wa Kuang-hein telegraphs that down to the Chief Officer's room) referee, Private-Welle, of the be has left Icheng_with_two. -old-was working against 25th. Middlesex Regt., who has brigades of mixed troops to attack you. I told them they were refereed the whole of the ma'ches the rebels at Chinchow-N. G. dirty low ewine to be eo friendly in both tournaments in such a Daily News. to you and "your wife when they vere working against you." Com- plainant, continuing, said they aid good-bye and he left.
Mr. Shenton, in his address, aid this was a charge of mating, nd nothing more nor leas. The thole' qaeelion wag whether,
manner as to give eatisfaction to all concerned.
The presentation of cups and medals was performed by Colonel Young, RE, who congratulated the winners on their success and expressed his pleasure at being present. At the conclusion of
41
MEMBERS are reminded that
Entries for the forthcoming Race Meeting close to the Under- sixned TO-MORROW (SATUR- DAY), the 26th January, 1918.
It is requested that all Covera WHEN YOU WAKE TO-containing Entries may be de-
MORROW MORNING
livered at the Offices of the Hongkong Jockey Club. No. 3, Chater Road, Ground Floor of the Hongkong Club Annexe. before 2 P.M.
aving regard to the circam-the ceremony, three cheers were to-day's liverisbnese, biliousness, tances, the conduct of Mr. Majer called for the Colonel by Garrison or sick-headache will have dis- Tas justified. Did he do his Sergt. Major Harle, and these appeared if you seek the aid of
aty to the Company, the ship, and a "tiger" were lustily given. nd the passengers on the ship? The various realia were
be Court moet remember that follows:-
apt. Major came to the decision edil on the high ceae, where here were many things to be pasidend. This pfience was u 10st serious one, it was perhaps 1e most serions offacce which uld be committed a board ship pt. Majer bad bad over 40 are experience on the seas id he had held a master's rtifieste. for 20 -years, ey would notice that Captain ileon did nothing for some be after he had arrived in ngkong. The story of Capt. jer and the other witnesses did Beem like a story without hdation. Capt. Majer, when
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to-night. To dispel constipation,
Garrison Billiard Challenge Cup. stimulate digestion, clear the complexion, Pia keties are perfec
Hongkong Volunteers in 1913 to 60 cents the phial from Dr. A trophy presented by the tion. Of all dealers, or, post free, be competed for annually by Williams teams of Regular Military Uoils Szechuan Band, Shangbai.
Medicine Co., 96 in the Colony. Won last year by RE.
Seven teams competed this year. Winners. No. 87 Co. R.GA.
Challenge Cup with Gold and Silver Medals."
Rangers up. No. 88 Co.B.G.A. 8.Iver Medals.
Silver Cop for Highest Break, presented by Mesars Bradley and Co-Wan by Bdr. Southall, No.: tame into the colony from 87 Co. R. G.A. with a 44 break. 1 last trip, wad served
The names of the finalists in
ક notice to appear this Competition are as followe
burt within 24 houre, The
87th, Coy. (Winners).-Q M.S.
Et would see that there was no Ross, Cpl. Small, Sergt. Edgeler, to fake up a story in that time. Br. Boatball, Sérgts. Ives and
reference to the allegatione Barker.
egaivat Mr. Green, they
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a venomous smack, done C Gillard, Gur. Donaldson, sly out of spite. Thete Br. Drommend, Sergt. Davie, Gr. altions were most serious and Bars and Capt. Cooney,
very easily rain the family
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Son) had the greatest admir Soldiers' Club Bilard Challenge tfor Mrs. Wilgon. She bad
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was Captain of the ship Warders. Sixteen teams entered from the 30th January to 5th bay. She seemed to have this your, every branch of the February, 1918, both dates in
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