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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9,.1911.

THE BILLS OF EXCHANGE ACTION.

Story for the Dofeneo.

ANOTHER EUROPEAN LADY ROBBED,

day

Yet another ease is reported in which a Europonn hly has bom robbed while out At the Supreme Court Utis morning-ba-walking in and daylight fore the Chief Justice, Sir Francis Piggott the nation was constined in which I Leung Yan, a pauper, sued the Tung Bang - bil Shop to recover S3,050 (ogether with

Interest thereon from August 1, 1903.

Mr G. C. Alabaster sppeared for plain tiff, instructed by Mr R. C. Barlow and Me M. W. Mada, K., defended, instruct adly Mr C. E. F. Beris.

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SPORTING.

Billiards:

HAND HOTEL MANDICAP.,.

the concluding game of the second round on Wednesday night Mr Meta, owes 160, mot Me Irving, owes B, and one of the best games yet seen in this tra mout was witnessed. Both men started in

ternoon at about 4 o'clock Mrs Taylor, wife of Major Taylor, A.S.C., was peal ding along Bowen Road, and whoh tear the filter beds a Chiman camo up from behind very cautious way and AeLeman was int and matched from her arm a handbag giving anything away to his opponent. which she was carrying. The alarm was After a break of 20 by McLeman both men given and some chair coolies give enso to pinged guix billiards and conäistant seuring the thief, following him down the hillside was the order of the day. Irving was the fist Tumgliately afterwards Police Serge. to ruls 'off his hack marks, but McLennan lurchall appeared on the scene and he also was not far behind and caught him before endeavoured to get in the track of the head mano 105. Irving was not down thief, bit was unabjo ta find him. He, hearted and kept at it until the int when awarer, minagelto ad the handbag, McLennan wan by 38 points. The elsief which in his bury the thief had thrown breaks, wein 25, twice, 23, twice. 19, 18 down without extracting any of its content and 16 by McLean and 15, 10, 15 twice

by Irving

Tonight Mr Pile, owes 160, ureets Kedward, owns 30.

Tho draw and dates for third round are ¦ns follows :-)

Mr Kodward. Thomhill. Boll Percy. Thurs, the Phillips v.

The complete results of the second round

Thur. 9th Mr Pile v. *: Sat. 11th McLennan e

Comper T Mon. 13th

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Bir Stade for the defence said that the nction was benaght against this firm for the pavereds of the five deafty which it was suggested had been misappropriated. Fortinately for the firm it and a very perfect system of book-keeping and how

This is the second case of the kind which the money was deals with was slowa pro- cisely in a series of books which from their has happened during tho present week, and mature must have been made at the time it is to be hoped that the polica will exercise that the entries were purported to be nude, the greatest vigilano in seeing that much These books and the witnesses he would molestation shall not continue. It is surely call would, he thought, without doulita reflection on the alertuess of the police satisfy his lordship that the story -toldbyr on the distribution of the force tint such the ok, dy was untrue in all material occurrences are so frequently reported. In - particulars Oné-point had been perfectly the heart of the city, me can always count obrious, as they bad admitted from the be a good surplus of native and Indian police ginning; it was that she shed her drafts who seem to be at a hisa to know what to through the firm; then she made a mist do with their time, but in the less frequent unfortuwito investment, she invested the roads of the upper levels, where these casus invariably oceny, a policeman is a money in a shop which at the time was

mrity. practically bankrapt. How she did that they were_of_coarse_ignorant of.. but they did know that the money was deposited in the shop and deposited at her direction. She having bost her my tried to get it wit of the firm the on- ployed to cash the drafts, $2,000 win which Edward 3. Mylius has been-the art round of the Soldiers' Club the result was an ongy victory for the lattor | The Human Chord, by Algernon Black-

THE MBEL ON THE KING..

"Japanese papers contain farther parti- calan cuscerning the recent cause relebre,

sent to prison for his anscrupulous libel

to his arrest the police mided his lodging at Courtnell Street where he has lived for

are-

Mr A, Denison Over 1,53 wds. Col. & MR, C'man Mr H. P. 4 13. 05 4003,

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Pollock,

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171 192 Colleen 912 172 Kathleen IL. K. Yacht Club. Lt. Wedd, Rx. 234 Porothen Mr C. 3. Alabaster.

Dato Min)Mr K. A.-Irring.

Mr Pile 270 bent Mr Bishop Mr Kedward 250 hent Afr Gipson Mr McLennan 250 heat Mr Irving Mr Thomhill 250 best Mr Hefin Mr Terey 250 beat Mr Bohlen Mr Phillip

250 but Mr Enles 186 My Cooper

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SOLDIERS' CLUB TOCENAMENT.

Tho Hongkong Volunteers and 83r! Company, R.GA., commenced their games

Tournament last evening.

H.K, VOLS.

300

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paid on the rugular deposits of the firm

Ou the first evening's play the Volunteers while the remaining $2,600 was paid out to King George. It seems that prior herather request. When the Kwong Cheong

take a load of 142 points. Scores :-- frut went into bankruptcy was named

... 250 Gr. Thomas... 210 Ng Chak Nais cate down from Canton years,” and- took away a mumber of Pre Bishop

250 Gr. Weatherall 148 with his proxy from plaintiff to daw the pies of the Liberator. They also Pre Phillips Honey and he received the dividend in due conted hout 300 more which were course and the money was jusid to Ele cid found Jocked in one of the nanrby houses, The Liberator is published in Paris by the lady in Canton in due course, where she Ponroy Company, and its publisher is Ed- was living with her soarin-law. Defendant's wird Holton James, said to be a wealthy story" "was" home" out by the books which american lawyer now travelling in Portugal. towed the whole steps the transactions The police have been watching it closely for had taken.

some time, but no action was taken unti Evidence was called for the defence and the November issue appeared. This passed the case was adjourned.

all bounds of decency. It started with an excerpt from a leaflet by Guy A. Aldred, its Londay correspondent, which relished the execution of the Denshawi murderars, but construed it to make it appear as a new Instance of England's methods in Egypt Then it proceeded to a violent attack un the memory of the Prince Consort, hus land of Queen Victoria; then to an equally venomous one en King George with re-

Flay will be continued this groning."

Hockey,

R.EY.SI.C.A."

The above friendly will take place to morrow on the Hongkong Ground com. mencing at b. p.m. The following will represent the R E. :-Lester: Woodfort, Lieat Brown; Durrant, Danielle, Lient Day: Suith, Foreman, Capt Addison, Licut Wedd, and Gregor.

Cricket.

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Fancy Farms, by Neil Munro.

An Empress in Love, by Fred Whishaw 15-The-Lore of Kusuma, by Bal Krishna, with an introduction by Victoria

In the annual match between the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay Statos

The Straits in their first innings compiled 114, Jenkins being the highest scorer with 6 to his credit. Liont. Wedd made a duck." The States replied with 213, Spooner belig lop sourer with 50. Edwardo (formerly of Hongkong) Euocked up the

useful score of 33.

On the second day the Straits put up

a

total of 133, Hadden handing the list with 41 and Bereu coming next with $4. L'eut Wedd knocked up eight. The States got the required numhor with the loss of only one wicket, Thompson being 11 not out and Grenier 14 not out. They thus von by-nine wicketa.

South Africa 2. „TASMANIA, Reater wires from Laimesston that in the match between Soulls Africa and Tasmania the visitors compiled 364 in tbo first innings, and 288 for six wickets in the second and declared. Tasmania scored 239 in the first invings and 204 in the second.

In the return match at Hobart Souti

AT THE MAGISTRACY.

The Chinese steward of the 's. Loong Mun reports to the police that while riding on the trams yesterday someone cut his pocket with a sharp instrument and rebted him of a purse containing $34 in moneyference to bis reported morganatic marriage atta, which was postponed on 31st January Africa scored 178 in the Brst innings, and |

and two receipts. ..

A Chinese shroff was yesterday nitemoon walking along Austin Road, Kowloon, and when near the Barmcks he was held up by three compatriots who were armed with daggers. They stole from him- 865 in "money.

A Chinese woman aged 26 years com mitted suicide at 23 Gough Street yester. day by hanging herself in her cubicle. She had of late been suffering from distressing illness.

For being in possession of a quantity of opium a native was fined $500 at the Magistracy today.

· “MESSALINA.”

.Fine Film to be shown at the

Empire.

On Friday night and for a few nights only the beautifully coloured film entitled **Mensalina”. is tô -ha -exhibited at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre.

in 1800 at Malta James is à gradunto of Harvard and a nephew of Henry James, the novelist.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

BUNKETRY.

The Royal Regatta.

The Royal Hongkong Yacht Club's Re- on account of the German Adndral death, 430 for six wickets in the second and takes place next Saturday, as mentioned by declared. Tasmania made 195 in the frst uasome time ago. The revised programtio is innings, and 218 for six wickets in the as follows Judges: A Rodger, F. Lam. second. The match was drawn. Imert, H. W. Loster: Capire: R. Sather-

land. Starter W. Hutton Potts..

INTER-CEUR FOLIE

The Standard Teat for all trained soldiers Pow. D. Macrae

2 C. J-Cooke ... 3. F. Ruse...

and recruite will be fired on Sunday, February 19th, at King's Park Range at 9.30a.m. Drese, uniform with rifle. MenStr. J. Forbun bera should bring sandwiches with them, Cox. E. P. Lunistry drinks can be obtained by ynfent at the canteen on the range.

"CORONATION CONTINGENT,

It is notified for information that the

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2 C. A. Rodrigues ... 3 F: L. Roza .....

A; H. Carroll.

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BH. Y. S

Coronation Contingent, which, under in-Str. structions from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, is limited, to save expense, to ten officers and N..0.x, will consist of the following:-Lieut. Col. A. Chapman V.D., Captain G. G. Wood, Captain M. S. Northcote, Caplain J. H. W. Armstrong, Captain G. P. Lammert, Lieutenant W. Russell, Sergeant E. M. Hayward, Sergeant E. Wright, F. O. Day, Sergeant M. Molver, Sergeant.

Lieut.-W-Russell-and-Bergts,Moive and Wright will join the Contingent in The England.

KO. A COSIPANT ILK,T,A. The third monthly shoot of the above" campany will take place at King's Park Bange or Sunday next, February 12th, at 2.3 p.

JOLSEN.

Mr A. H. In joined the Corps on the 1st February, and was posted to the Engineer Company

Bow, R. C. Martin... 2A. L. Shields... 3 F. Martin Str. AB. Pollock.... Cox.-G. A. Caldwell

JUNIOR FOU Bow. E Kenzett... T-J. Fishers. 3. C. M. Alport Str. O. B. Rowe Bow. H. Hunter .....

2. H. Paulsen 3 R.. F. Long Str. W. B. Marshall Bow. R. W. Lee Jones

H. N. Appleford

3 J. H. Bristow...

NO. 4 STATION.

Str. A. Murdoch ...

film itself is about 2,000 feet long and represents drama of fourteen nets a follows:-Claudius and Mesalina comeinte the palace "after the Olympic games Mesandina disguired finda pleasure with the populice in the public, ware;. Manusi protects Messalin from the populace and she falls in love with Mamus who refuse her: Manis is arrested by order of Messalina and Thyela sees him in the hands of the subliers; Palace of Ulaudius Messalina in car of her revela gives orders to bring Manus before her when he agnia

Privato P. W. Goldring of the Scouts rafanes her love; Narcissus and Vigallius Company is permitted to resign with effect Bwo. C. T. Cooko Str. H H. Cox. warn Emperor Claudius of the coret of from the 1st February. Messaliis Thyala implores the protection Supper F. Aslett of the Engineer Com- Cux. F. P. Lenfester,

Mr G. N. Onae joined the Corps on the 4th February, and was posted to the Scouts Company.

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Bow. T. Cocker....

2 R. W. Warhurst 3 B. F. Chaponn Str. E. Gaiter...

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V. E C.

Str. A. . Carroll Cox. W. J. Cutralk......“

of Chudius in order to restore Mianow to pany is permitted to resign with effect Pow, F. L. Roza... her; prisoners in the palaces; Messalina from the 3rd February.

Sappor R. S. Vorgette of the Engineer goes to prison to see: Manu who ngaja

pulses her love and breaks the imperial Coupany is permitted to resign with effect dindon; Mosselina's fury; Messalina from the 3rd February... orders alder to kill Banus Thyela and Claudius arrive on the scene: Messalina in pany is permitted to resign on leaving the Cox. G. A. Caldwell

Sapper R. Bastie of the Engineer Cont

Colony with effect from the 6th February

Supper W. T. Tippet of the Engineer Company having left the Colony is permit

Bow. R. C. Martin...

St. G. Day

HANDICAP CLANB.

HONG Fotky

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in terror at being discoverbd. Claudius delivers Manus to Thysin and gives orderi for Mesulins to be shot; palace aquare Claudius announces the death of Melinate o resign with effect from the 7th Bow, R. W. Les foncs... to the populace.

"THE LIMACULATE CONCEP-

TION AT LOURDES.

The fifty-third anniversary of the first miraculous apparition of the Immaculate Conception which took place in the groits.

of Maniatielle, close to the banks of the siver Have in France, on the 11th February

February

ON LEAVE,

100 0,3. Bawa

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Gunner E. E. Rigold of No. 4 Company is granted Teave of absence, for 6 months with affect from the 28 January.

Corporal A. H. Yeung of the Scouts Bow. A. J Darby Company is granted leave of absence for ú month with effect from the 4th February

2. R. Sayer (-3-E. B.Rood...”, Str. E. W. Carpenter Cox. L. C. Rean

COST BUT A TRIFLE, Vent an accident, it is never hupor. Bow. Of Ve Lanning HULE it is often impossible to pro

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1868, will he celebrated on Saturday bible to be prepared it is not hayimd Roman Catholics in Hongkong at the any one's purse, Buy a bottle of Chani- Cathedral of the Imiangulato, Conception by hurlin's Foid Bain and you are prepared Str. A. Murdoci a Holemn High Mania 7:30 30. and for syming, bruises and lika in juzia For

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International match between Wales and England at Swansea on January 21st. The ground was dry and fast. England opened by scoring a try, after which the

game was moet strenuous, the Welshmen scoring a try and a penalty goal. At half

me the score was 6 points to 3 in favour of Wales.

The second half produced a rousing game, England scoring a goal and try and Wales three tries. The foal score was-Wales 15 points, England 11.

Home Football.

Below we give results of Home matches for January, 21st, the home eide appearing frst in each instance :-

ASSOCIATION.

THE LEAGUE, DIVISION 1. Notta Ferent 2. Liverpool 0. Everton 5, Notts County 0. Bristol City 3, Middlesborough 2. Oldham Athletic 2, Sunderland 1. Sheffield We'day 9, Preston Northend 0, Newcastle United 3,Tottenham Hotspur L Blackburn Rovers 6, Bury 2. Manchester City 1, Manchester United I. Braford City 0, Shefeld United 1. Woolwich Arsenal 4, Aston Villa (abant oned owing to bad light)."

THE LEADTE, DIVION 2. Birmingham 1; Burnley 1- Blackpool 0 Derby County 1. Bolton Wanderers 4. Wolverhampton Wanderers-1.

Cheloon 2, Leicester Fauna D.

Clapton Orient 3, Barnaby 0.

"Olossop 3, Stockport County 0.

Huddersfield Town 2 Gainsborough

Trinitý 12vk.

Hull City 0, Fulham 0. Lincoln City 1, Leeds City 1. West Bromwich Albion 3, Bradford 0. SOCTUERA LEANES, New Brompton 1, West Ham United 1. MFwall 1, Queen's Park Rangers 1. Coventry City 1 Luton 1;"

Scuthend 1, Turtouts . Southampton 1, Northampton 0.1

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At Moseley: Moseley 3. Leicester 217 At Blackheath: Blackheath 40, Ola Leysians 0.

Open Rackets Championship.

The Pioneer's London correspondent wires that the accond half of the match for the Open Rackets Championship of Eng- land between Williams and Mr E. M Boerlein took place at blanchester on Jan. 120 bod epdad in a win-for Williams by four to two. Williams is expected to challenge Jamsetjee immediately,

ADDITION TO FRENCH EASTERN SQUADRON,

There arrived at Colombo on Jan. 24tly the French battleship Dupleiz, on her way

to join the French Squadron in the Far East. The Duplois, which has been recently recommissioned for service in the

Plymouth 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 2. Far East, la commanded by Captain Bati

Watford Exeter City 2. Jagten S, Sindon 1

Brantford Bristol Rovers 0. Norwich City Crystal Palace

BOYTTIBIT LEAGUE. Kilmarnock 2, Third Lanark 9. Partick Thiello 2, Queen's Park 62) Celtio D, Falkirk 0.

-nenw Ingers 4. Airdrieonians

Dandee 3, Raith Rovers 1, Hamilton Acads 1, Cigle 1. arts 0. St. Mirren 0. Aberdeen J, Mathurwoll 0. Morton 2 Hibernians 2.

de in Raviera. She is one of the smaller Armoured ships belonging to France, but will be the second largest of ber nation In the East. Reven years is her period of

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