SATURDAY'S CONCERT.
INDIAN OFFICER'
SHOT.
LEE GARDENS EVENT A GREAT SUCCESS.
Saturday night's delightful con- eert at the Lee Gardens proved;
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HARRENDORF FOUND GUILTY.
MYSTERY SURROUNDS CAMP GETS 6 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS.
TRAGEDY.
such a success, that the founda- NO MOTIVE DISCOVERED. tion appears to have been laid to
a form of entertainment hitherto
of the scheme.
Holger Harrendorf was sent to prison for six years and
six months by Judge Hau-wo in the Provisional Court-yesterday after noon as punishment for having Mystery still surrounds the mur- lacking in this Colony, and the order of Jemndar Gurmukh Singh, of defrauded several Shanghai, banks ganisers are to be heartily con- the Indian Army Supply Transport, of approximately Tls. 1,000,000, gratulated upon the Inauguration attached to the Hongkong Mule representing credit obtained on Corps, who was found dead in his faise bills of lading and invoices Opinion had been expressed that bed on the verandah at the Indian covering a period of nearly two on account of the distance from officers' Mess, Whitfield Camp Bar-years, says the Shanghai Times of the city, the attendance would be racks early on Saturday morning. Thursday last. Harrendorf was mengre, but the large gathering No motive for the crime has been found guilty on four charges, the of residents clearly indicated that established and up to the present penalty for each of which, under Chinese law, is three yours im- If the attraction is sufficiert, dis no arrests have been made. tance, is no object. We Imagine Although at first it was doubted: prisonment. that the superb music in such an whether the man had met his death attructive setting will have ensury sheeting or other means, it is ed the success of the season, and now believed that he was shot from the audiences will be even larger a distance of about four feet. When for the forthcoming concerts. the body was first moved a revolver
·" The seating arrangements were bullet was found, but the state of excellent, while the refreshment the officer's head, which was cover service was well. in accordanceed with blood, gave the impression with the high standard of the firm that seme implement had been used responsible-Messrs. Lane, Oraw- to strike the death blow, rather than a bullet. The bullet is a ford, Ltd.
46 Wobley.
Of the Band of the fat. Battn.
་
If the man was shot, however,
counts.
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1927.
SHANTUNG TO-DAY.
(Continued from Page 1.)
HOW MUCH DO YOU
KNOW?
TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS.
if used as a spear-head, they would repulse any enemy attack, as in the past. Marshal Chang
The following general know- Tsung-chunk is badly supported ledge paper has been taken from by his Genernts in the matter of the Daily Express. paying his men. He recently is sued ten dollars aplece in cash for them, but only 30 cents of that sura reached each soldier."
between
"One of the weakest spots."; Mr. Simpson declared, "is the bad railway administration Tientsin and Tainanfu-a con- trast with the good running ve twoen Tsinan and Tsingtao. Ona precaution which suggests itself would be to unify what remains. of the Tainpu Railway with the In passing sentence Judge Hsu Peking-Mukden Railway in order anid that he had found defendant that proper communication might guilty of obtaining momy by falso be maintained and proper provi Hesion made for locomotives.lf a pretences on four would not impose the maximum foreign staff with adequate sup- sentence of 12 years, nor the mini-plies were sent, the whole situa-. mum of three years but would tion would be changed, the lack why Fengtien's over- pass sentence as above, in addi-of co-ordination being the chief tion, depriving Ilarrondorf of all reason civil rights. Regarding the time whelming military power is go- had been in custo ly, ing to seed. The position, there. defendant viz., approximately eight months, forc,, is highly speculative, but if every two days in that period the Shantung Army offers a seri posing it could reach Tsinanfu." Regarding the movement of The other charge, of making Japanese troops, Mr. Simpson false documents, was dismissed, said: "While the report that on the ground that an invoice is 1,500 of them are entraining for not regarded as a transferable Tainanfu is premature, six billot- document and therefore does not ing officers in uniform have ar- come under the terms of the Chin-rived in Tainanfu und full ar ese Provisional Criminal Code rangements have been made so "There are also other grounds for that the Japanese can entrain from At the judgmenty said His Honour Tsingtas within two hours. "copies of which are being printed present there are 2.000 uniformed and which will be available later Japanese at Tsingtao and 2,000
Reservists."-Reuter.
the Cameronians, it is impossible another mystery arises as the shot would count as one in the seg. ous fight, noga of the forces op-|
in the near vicinity. One man, a stable guard, has stated that he believes he heard a shot about half past one in the morning, but there is
considerable doubt as to whether he did or not.
to speak too highly. They were was not heard, in spite of the fact under the able baton of Mr. that there were others sleeping Horhce B. Dowell, L.I.AM. Whe-close by, and a sentry was on duty ther it was the facade of East Point House, or the huge trees which spread their branches over the mulence which served as a "sound beard," the fact remains that the tonal effect was superb, every item rendered was vocifer- ously applauded and many encores were given. One particularly en- chanting rendering was the cornet solo by Bandsman G. Phillips, "Sizilietta," in which the soloist was placed sonic distanen, from the band The effect was alto. gether pleasing.
The programme was well cho- sen, and the selections by the Pipe Band, under Pipe Major H, B.' Eade, were greatly appreciated, as also were the Highland and sword dancing.
On all sides one heard agreeable surprise expressed at the artistic arrangement of Lee Gardens and the proprietors must be gratified with such public approval.
We are informed that on ac count of the large audience on Saturday, and in anticipation of wide support for the rest of the season, the price of admission will be reduced to. dollar in future,
One
EASMA PICNIC.
WEEKLY BATHING FUNCTIONS STARTED.
A series of weekly bathing picnics has been arranged by the committee of the Easma Club to make up for the loss of their bunch at Stonecutters and the first party to take advantage of this facility offered to the members, thorough- ly enjoyed the outing to Island Bay yesterday afternoon. The bathers wore honoured with the presence! of Colonel Hayley' Bell, the Presi- dent of the Association.
As far as can be ascertained there was no ill feeling between the unfortunate officer and the men under his
command, or others. Nothing was stolen front his room so that a motive for the crime is still lacking.
SOLDIER'S SEARCH.
ENTERS HOUSE WITHOUT
AUTHORITY.
Private Phillip Henry Moore (21), 2nd Batt. Welch. Regiment, went to No. 132 Canton Road, on Saturday, and on entering the floor searched the inmates. He refused to leave until the arrival of the Police, who were summoned by one of the tenants.
Lenge.
un."
Hongkong on board the s.s. Hal- ching. The defendants, who were discoverett on board without tickets, pleaded guilty and were each fined $12 or two weeks' hard labour in default
To defendant, Judge Hsu said,
on
are at liberty to appeal
Four Chinese was charged before against the decision within Air. W. Schofield at the Kowloon period of 10 days. If by that time Magistracy this morning, with you have not lodged an apprealstowing away from Swatow to your sentence will go into effect." Attorney N. F. Allman, counsel for defence, asked the court to consider a remission of part of the sentence on the ground that there were really not four separate crimes and also because he had
A revolver and 300 rounds of am- Just heard that Harrendorf's al leged accomplices in Hamburg munition were found in an unclaim-. had been sentenced to two and aed rattan basket on board the Pre- hal: years, imprisonment each by the Hamburg High Court on the same charges.
Judge Hau replied that this was a matter which could be taken up at the Court of Appeal.
Harrendorf received sentence unmoved.
for
As a consequence, Moore was charged before Mr. W. Schofield at. the Kowloon Magistracy this morn ing with disorderly conduct.
Other counsel engaged in the searching Kwong Kau, a tally
case were:For the Hongkong. clurk, and alternatively with and Shanghai Banking Corpora- assaulting the complainant.
tion (chief complainant), Mr. J. The defendant said that he. Badeley: for the Chakiang In- searched the defendant so that it dustrial Bank and the Deutsche- would be safe to enter the house.
Fischer Asiatiske Bank, Dr. 0. Divisional Inspector Aris point (represented in his absence yes- ed out to his Worship that the deterday by Dr. S. Wilhelm): fendant had no right whatever to enter the house ndr had he any China Ltd., Mr. A. Y. Ting, while authority to search the occupants. Mr. B. H. Platt watched the case
Inspector Aris said that al
on behalf of the Chartered Bank 10.30 p.m. on Saturday the com plainant and a foki were return of India, Australia and China. Con- ing to their residence in rickshas. sular Deputy Ramohdino sat with They were asked by the defendant Judge Hsu. where they were going, and they replied that they were going home.
The defendant followed them PICKPOCKET GAOLED. into the house where there were three others. He searched the
complainant and his friends, and when queried he replied that he suspected them of having a re- volver. -
These picnics will be organised every Sunday and with such excel lent arrangements made by the committee they should prove very
in answer to the Magistrate, popular. Teas and refreshments are provided on board the launch. Moure said that he had followed a
Especial mention should be
man of whom he had been suspi- made of Mr. 3. Hunt, the Seerecious of carrying a revolver. This tary of the Association, for his man preceded the complainant untiring work in connexion with into No. 192 Canton Road, and on the establishment of the weekly entering, the defendant searched trips, for it is mainly due to this the complainant as a precaution. genial official that à ment has been made.
commence-
POET'S CORNER.
LINES AND MARKS.
(With apologies to the author of "Lines and Squares," in the "When we were very young" sorics,. Punch, March 12, 1924.]
Whenever I walk in a Hongkong!
street
11
I'm ever so careful to watch my
*fect;
And I keep in the marks,
And the big brown sharkn
His Worship imposed, a fine of 820. or fourteen days' imprison ment in default.
A GOVERNOR UNDER
ARREST.
the National Commercial Bank of
AMERICAN SEAMAN
VICTIMISED.
A: Happy Valley yesterday, dur ing the baseball game, Chief Boat- swain L. B. Frank, of the U. S. S. Helena, who was a spectator, felt. something behind him, and sudden-
the wrist of a Chinese who was at- shooting out his hand he gripped tempting to pick his pocket. The man was charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy, this morning, when he denied the offence. Mr. Frank in his evidence snid he was sitting on the top row la the grandstand and he had a $10 note in his right side jacket pocket. Feeling, someone fumbling behind, he suddenly put his arm out and seized the defendant's wrist. Tho defendant, however, quickly gave the $10 note to another Chinese who was about three feet away, and this man ran away with the money and was not caught. Wit ness kept the defendant until a police constable arrived,
ALLEGED INSULT OF SULTAN. Cebu, June 20.-Major Orville M. Johasan,, governor of Lanao, ins arrested here to-day on a com-
The defendant,said that he climb plaint filed by Sultan Arlrays, charging that Government Johned up the back of the stand and the son had insulted him in a recent complainant told him to go away. statement made to the Cebt Adver-He did not do so and Mr. Frank (defendant) jumped down, and fiser. The governor was released then struck him in the face. "He
While being cross-examined ob Chinese who were nearby shouted) the witness stand, a few days ago "Stone him."
His Worship remarked that the in connexion with the libel case Just look how I'm walking in all against the La Revolusion, Sultan defendant was an old friend of the after redding lile record. Ariraya requested Judge de la court,
Who wait for their chance
-ready to ent
all
The sillies who tread off the lines
of the street,
Go back to their larks;
And I say to them, "Sharks,
'the marks"
other, "He's mine,
the line."
on bond.
And the little aharks snap at cach Rama. to exclude the reporter from The defendant, he said, had served As soon as he's silly and stops off the Advertiser from the court 12 weeks for stealing, four years room. The request was refused.age, and three years ago he had re- court Was adjourned ceived some strokes with the birch And some of the bigger sharks try When
*to pretend
Governor Johnson consoled the re-for another offence.
His Worship imposed sentence of That they came to the Praya to porter by telling him that Sultan
Aritayn had made "a monkey out three months' hard labour.
look for a friend;
nobody harks
And they try to pretend that of himself." The statement found its way to the columns of the news- paper,"
Whether you walk on the lines
"marke,
pr
But only the ailles bellove their
talk;
The local weather forecast issued Major Johnson was reprimanded by the Royal Observatory up to by attorneys for the defence. Honoon. to-morrow is: S. W. winds, immediately issued a signed state moderate: fair.
It's evor so 'portant how you walk,ment, declaring that his comments And it's ever so jolly to call out, had been misunderstood and apolo
"Sharks,
gizing to the Sultan.
accopted.
It: is understood that salvage on The state-the sunken. Leung Kwong has been
ing the vessel.
Just watch me walling withinment was published but was not undertaken, with fair hopes of rals-
the marks!"
sidant Jefferson, en, the ship's ur- rival in the Colony, and at the Kow- loon Magistracy this morning Mr. W. Schofield made an order for their confiscation.
Answers, for those who need them, will be found on Page 12 of this issue.
1.In which Book of the Bible is the name of God nover onĉo mentioned?
2. Which is Toputed to ba the loveliest of the English lakes? 3. Who was King Burhrod? 4-How did the verb "to boycott"
como to take its place in our Innguage?
6-How should we translate into
English (slang) the French slang expression "Y a pas mecho"
6. Who was the sculptor of the Quadriga on Constitution Hil Arch?
7-What Zamous poet and novelist la first cousin to Mr. Stanley Baldwin. H-Which Psalm (F.B. version) is unique in having a Latin hand- ing that is not in correspon- donce with tho first verso or any part of the Psalm itself? 9.In which county is still to be.
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Been the original Ribston- pippia tree; and who is the present owner of the tree?
cannot 10.-Who said "Nations
safely stand still. They must either increase their power or lose it, expand their territories or be propared to Bee them shorn away"? 11-Who were the Graces, and the
Gorgons?
12. Which Primate of England had a family of four sons and two daughters, three of whom are practically world- famed, all exceptionally gift- ed; nono married, and only one surviving?
13. From which poem are taken the lovely lines to be found in the Shelley "Memorial Chapel (University College, Oxford);
in, whose and memory was it written?. What is chirognomy? 16. Which great Roman Catholic family of ancient lineage in England produced, an Arch- bishop of York who is men- tioned in Shakespeare?
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