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A BURGLAR?
INTRUDER IN EUROPEAN'S HOUSE.
The residence of Mr. I. S. Smith, of the Hongkong Electric Cem- pany, last night received the attentions of a thief whose dismal failure in carrying out his object
excited much amusement.
on the
Whilst at his dinner at 7.30 p...
floor, ground Mr. Smith was informed by an amah that an intruder was in the yard, and had attempted to climb through a window on
but
ABSENT JUROR.
A FINE IMPOSED.
At the Criminal Sessions this morning, Mr. W. M. Routh, of Messrs. Connell Brothers, failed to answer when his name was called for the Jury. He was sent for and when he later appeared he was asked by the Chief Justice to explain his absence.
Mr. Routh stated that he had!
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
DAY BY DAY.
We understand that Chief Revenue Officer Wildin yesterday made a big haul of opium. When; the 8.8. Halching came in, yester- day, from Amoy, Mr. Wildin boarded her and after a search succeeded in unearthing a thou- sand taels of opium in the engine room. No arrests were made“.
For a British Colony, a rather unique wedding took place on Saturday night, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gunn, Huo-
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. 1919.
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contracting parties were Mr. E. E.j Brown and Miss Hermione Elizabeth Rohr, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie. Subsequently dancing was indulged in and supper served are bich the usual toasis were honoured. We hope to give a fuller account to- morrow.
The coxswain of the steamship Kit On was fined $250 this mom-j ing by Captain Basil Taylour. R. N., Marine Magistrate, for giving false particulars to the Harbour Master whilst clearing] his vessel at the Harbour Officej on the 21st instant. The defendant pleaded not guilty. Sergeant Griffin said that on Sunday he boarded the Kit On. She cleared at the Harbour Office with, no passengers. Witness counted the people on board. There were 33, all told, two of whom belonged to the owner's office. Twenty-six were crew. Therewere, in addition two boys, not included in the 26, but belonging to the crew. Wit ness brought the ship back to Wanchai and brought the passengers and master ashore. The defendant said he had 26 crew and three masters from the owner's office. The rest were on board without his knowledge.
CRICKET.
H.K.C.C. v. ROYAL NAVY. In this League fixture, the Navy carried everything before them. They declared at 220 for three wickets. Pay Lt. Robinson} was in fine form, his 85 including 13 fours and 2 sixes. Pay. Lt Commdr. Holborn was not out for 81 runs, (11 fours and ? sixes), The Club had a fine player in E. J. R. Mitchell whose score stood at 96 not out. He hit sixteen fours and was principally respon- sible for effecting a draw. The Club made 142 runs for 3 wickets. CIVIL SERVANTS v. CR.C. This League game was drawa. The Servants made 107 runs, Syme Thomson's 26 being the highest individual score of his side. The C.R.C. threw away their
When opportunities. their Score reached 103 it looked as if the Club would win, the batsmen declining to hit until too late and the mateb was a disappointing draw. The C.R.C.'s! score stood at 103 for three wickets.
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wickets. Olliver's 92 was а good achievement and Captain Davies's 64 not out was most welcome.
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INDIANS V. R.G.A. This League game was a walk- this morning received an import-over for the Guncers who declared the first floor. Mr. Smith's ant business cable and that in with 214 for three first move was to go upstairs, attending to this matter he had
as he did not find the overlooked the time. man there, he went into the back-" His Lordship-That is no ex-
The Indians repiled Recreio batted first, making only, Happy Valley on Wedoesday las- yard and found the thief in the cuse. You were summoned here
the Royal Ent act of picking himself up and to-day, and as a result of your not feebly, their batting being poor. 63. The C. R. & replied with between
end the Left Half slinking off through the gate.
appearing some other gentleman Seven wickets fell for 19 runs, 138. Marques' good bowling gave gineers
and their innings closed at 59. him a good average,
Battalion of the Wiltshire Regt. The axias operandi of the has had to serve. thief was as follows: He climbed
Mr. Routh-I am very sorry. STAFF AND DEPTS Y. KOWLOON.
resulting in a win for the Royal Kowloop defeated Staff and This friendly match was a Engineers. The Wiltshires were over the yard wall, which was am the only foreigner in our
their draw. The University. going in all disposed of for 110, of which not of a great height, from the firm. Of course that may not be Depts. on Saturday in
batsman's wicket. Capt. Hooper contributed 49, lane at
the back hut which an excuse in your eyes, but I was League Exture. Going in on a
and compiled 193. J. D. Wright and whilst the R.E's had scored 178 measured 16 feet down into busy and quite overlooked the batsman's wicket, Staff
Departments made
140 runs. fact.
H. C. Hunt contributing 60 and for four wickets when stumps the yard. The thief had a
Kowloon Club replied 62 respectively.. The His Lordship -A summons of The
Navy were drawn. Major Edwards rattan stick, to one end of whi
played good cricket, making 160 made 63. Lieut. Col. Taylor 58 he tied a knife, with which he the Court is issued to be obeyed. with 197 for 5 wickets.
and Q. M. S. White 30 not out. attempted to open the window understand it was inconvenient C.B.C. 2ND . CLUB DE RECREIO. runs for 9 wickets.
In this friendly game the C.R.C.!
For the winners, Lieut. Hammond on the first floor. Overbalancing to you.
Mr. Routh-I intended to be second string defeated their oppon- The first match in the Garrison took five wickets for 30 runs and himself, he fell into the backyard,
ents comfortably. The Club de Cricket League took place at Major Edwards three for 57, dropping plump into a clothes bere at 10.30, but I forgot.
His Lordship:-If the Court boiler, which was smashed. The noise attracted the
overlooks the absence of jurors on attention of the amah, with the
the grounds of business and so result that he was detected. A forth, it will be quite impossible man alleged to be the thief was to carry on the administration of chased by Mr. Smith
justice satisfactorily. Wanchai Road, and Morrison pay a fine of $10.
along
Hill Road, where the fugitive was
intercepted by an Indian con-
stable and arrsted.
At the Police Court this morn-
You will
ONE-LEGGED MAN'S BICYCLE.
ing, the alleged thief was charg- A bicycle bought by a one- ed. He called as a witness for his legged discharged soldier with defence, a brother who, however, his gratuity, was recently stolen refused, point blank, to corroborate į at Walton-on-Thames from his statement that he went into cuteide a working men's club. Mr. Smith's house to look up The bicycle was the man's only his friend, the houseboy. "No"
the means of transport, and Baid his relative, "you have your owner expresses the hope that friends and I have mine. I know the thief, *if he
Englishman," will return it,
nothing about your affairs."
The case was adjourned for the
attendance of the house boy.
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