FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1971.
CLEVER ROGUERY.
CURIOUS SWINDLING STORY TOLD IN COURT,
ALICE MEMORIAL FUNDS.
DONATIONS ACKNOWLEDGED.
The Hon Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals edges with thanks the follow donations to the funds of the Hepital:
St Paul Chater Arnhold, Brothers & Co..
Ltd.
A very cutions story was told by Inspector Aris this morning when prosecuting two Chinese boys charged before Magistrate Lindsell with having obtained a gold mounted rattan Hongkong and Shanghai
Banking Carpuration bangle and a gold ring from a small Chinese girl in Mougkok by false Shewan Tomes & Co. ... in the morning of Sept. 8. Watson & Co, Ltd. pretences. ember 11, the Inspector sail, the cist Hon. Mr. 1.E. Pollock, K.C. was our walking with her younger. D. Humphreys & Son brother on the Kowloon City Road. Bellies School for Girls.
Pupils. They met the first accused who got into conversation with them and invited them to go up the bill with him to pick berries of seeds which Chinese children use to make necklaces and other ornaments. They card and when they reached the ether! side of the bill, at the back of Hok yuen village, met the second accused and a man, not in custody. As the newcomers were approaching the fin: dccused told the girl that they were rogues, and advised her Hannibal & Co. take of her valuable- ard Land them together with
R. A. Tchacen t'o., Ltd. Cawasjee. Palanjee & Co. Central Agency, Ltd. Currimbhoy & Co., Ltd. S. J. David & Co.... Dennys & Bowley
Sande, Price & Co., Tatil, Gilman & Co., Ltd.
$100
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piece string, so that she could put them
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tie
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Johnson, Stokes & Master.
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China Mail S. S. Co., Ltd...
Lane, Crawford & Co..............
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her brother's packet. The girl gave
hin the bangle and ring which he tied
Linstead & Davis.
Palmer & Turner, Thoresen & Co. Leigh & Orange. Moxon & Taylor Sic Elis Kadeorie Deacon, Looker. Deacon &
Harston
together with a pice of gas. Hetle. Arians & Wood. then nade the brother take of his jacket and asked the girl to turn her back to him while he put the jewellery in the jacket pocket so that his activa might not be seen by the approaching rogues." The girl romplied, but when she turned round theroznes" and with them the first accased had gene. On fictober 5, she saw the first cocused in Hungtom and zaw him in charge. Information given by him led to the second accused's artest. The man could not be found. Te jewellery was traced to two pawnshops and
recovered. The
parabruker identified the second |
J. Reid
Andersen, Meyer & Co., Lid. China & Japan Telephone
Co.. Lid. Lawrence Gibbs Armatoon V. Apear & Co. Botelho Bros.
. R. Michael & Co. Soronha & Co....
arcused as the person who pawned it. Patell & Co.
The second accused admittel that Bank Liar Ltd..
he had pawned the jewellery. Int. Blason..
declared he did not steal it.
First accused said that he stole the Geo. K. Hall Bratton & Co. Jewellery on the instructions of the Caldbeck, McGregor & Co..
man.
a fitter, to whom he was. II. Cooper & Co...
apprenticed.
Second accuse! said that he tog was an apprentice fitter. He had been cut of work for nearly a week when the mat came to his house on
Rebert Dolar Co. Donnelly & Whyte Kelly & Walsh, Ltd.
Geo. Grimble & Co... Alex. MacKenzie
W. 8. Brown..
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A WAR ECHO.
PRIZE COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Seized in the harbour on the out- break of war as an enemy prize the 9.5. Rajaburi", formerly owned by the Norddeutscher Lloyd was the subject of a motion heard before the Acting Chief Justice (Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz), sitting ia the Prize Court this morning.
"Appearing on behalf of the "Proper ollicer of the Crown" who happened to be th Crown Solicitor (Mr. G. H. Wakeman), the Attorney General (the! Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp K.C.) applied for the condemnstion of the ves el. Mr. Kemp said that notice of motion
been bad
served upon the N. D. L's Solicitors, Mesa:s. Deacon, Looker Deaton and Harston and although ample time had beer | allowed, they had intimated that they were unable to get instructions in the
matter.
From affidavits read ont to the Court and
cases quoted by the Attorney General it appested that, in consequence of a lares culing. the order made by the Chief Justice in 1914 pronouncing the steamer "a good and lawful prize was irregular and the purpose of the motion was to have the matter pat in order.
His Honour agreed to the applica tion and made the oxler asked for.
GRAVE COMPLAINTS.
A Military Police Corporal charged a Chinese before Magistrate Orme this morning with improper behaviour near Murray Path last night.
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAY'S NEW Advertisements.
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLUB.
MEETING will be held on TUES
ADAT, 11th Cctober, at 5 30 gam in the College. All old boya interested are requested to attend.
R. M. OMAR,
Boa. Secretary.
Hongkong, October 7, 1921.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
PHE Undersigned have received ïa- atractions to sell by Public Auction
OJ
WEDNESDAY, October 18, 1991.' at 18 o'zisok (noon), thair Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, 254 cass "Tank"Brand Cognac (In 3Q alities One Tank, Two Tanks, Three Tanks equivalent to One, Two and three Stars)
Cerms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
оп
THURSDAY, October 13, 1891, commencing at 3 p.m.
at the premises of the United Motor
Co. Ltd, Kowicas.
One Food Tractor,
Weight: 2500 lbs.
Motor: 225 E. P. delivering 10 H.P.
to rear wheels,
Speed: 10 Miles per hour,
Body: Platform bodr. Standard 4 x G
feet
Carrying Capacity: One and a half
1033.
Terms --Cub on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneers. Bongkeng. October 7, 1971.
The Corporal said that he was walk ing along the path when he saw the accused accast a Marine and they walked away together toward the TO hill. A little later he again saw the Accused and arrested him.
Inspector Field who watched the case for the police said that they had received several complaints from the Military Authorities, and there had been no fewer than five similar cases reported recently.
SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND
OTHER INSTITUTIONS,
ALL preliminary notices of forth-
coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion is the news columns of the China Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 each, (as announced in May and June of
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him out for a walk. In the street heX. Mody & Co...
the morning in question and invited W. C. Jark & Co., Ltd.
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Vas given the jewellery and told to Holland Pacific Trading Co. pasu it. He did not know it was C. H. W. Kew
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stolen.
The Magistrate: The girl says she. 8. Moses & Co. saw you on the hill with the man, S. Moutrie & Co., Ltd. Three months.
Inspector Aris said that first accused had a previous conviction under a
different name.
The accused strenuously denied this
Thos. W. Siproons & Co. Percy Smith, Setb & Flem-
ing...
F. P. Talati & Co. Chlmann & Co...
in the face of particulars of the conLaion Trading Co...
viction, and the Magistrate deferred United Asbestos
entence in order that the police
might make further enquiries.
THE PUISNE JUDGE.
LAWYERS PAY COMPLIMENT,
A compliment was paid to the
Paisa Judge (Mr. J. R. Wood) in the
Summary Court this morning when
Agency
Oriental
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C. E. Warren & Co., Ltd. Thos. Cook & Co.
Banker & Co.
Kamor & Komor
China Mehts Steam Savign
Co.....
Higns & Co.
T. M. Gregory.
E. D. Kotewall. Harold Seth
A. Weill...
F. 31. Weller
Mr. A. Crew, on behalf of about A. B. Moulder & Co. dezen of his colleagues who had J. Rodger. assembled for the usual Friday morn J. Beatley.
ing list-üxing offered His Honour their E. Baufield Cubey
very best wishes on the occasion of J. McCubbin..
his forthcoming marriage. On behalf. G. Alabaster.
The Magistrate reduced the charge to one of behaving in a disorderly way in a public place," and fined the Recused $25 or 21 days.
TO- JAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
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HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.
ÜRDERS BY LET-COLONEL L G. Bico, D.S.O. Administrative Commandant.
1. Parades.
Recruits Drills will be held at Vo- laateer Headquarters on Monday, 106. and Kowloon Docks on Friday, 14th | instant, at 5:30 pm.
last year) providing that they do not, occupy more than four lines. future if this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising · columns at the prevailing rates.
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Dress: Plain Clothes.
Muskatry.
Part 1. Ananil Musketry Coura be fired by members of Artillery and Engineer Companies why hare not ret fired, on Sunday, 9th instant, at King's Park Karge, commencing &: 10 k..
Dress Flaia Clothes. Oficer for daty:-Sad Lieat. R. E Smith, M. B. E
3. Promotions
momis.
and Appoint-
The following Promotions and Ap- pointments will take effect from this date.
INFANTRY.
No. S Serge W. H. Edmonds to be C. S. M: Instructor of Musketry.
Artillery Company.
No, 133 Sergt. L. S. Greenbill to be Company Sergi Major.
No. 19 Gunner C. E Frith to be Corporal.
Engineer Company.
No. 60 Sapper F. P. Leafenty to be Lance Sergeant.
No. 17 Sapper R. J. Everest to be Lauce Corcoral,
No. 215 Sapper L. Brewer to be Lazes Corporal.
4. Lagiacer Company..
D. F. L Practice Ruus. Instructional Chas en Defence Lights will be bold at Bel-bers from 5.30 to 1.30 pm on following dates:--
Thursday, 10th and 20th, October. Thursdays, 3rd and 17th November. Thursdays, 1st and 15th, December. 5. Cadet Company.
Parado.
The Compaar wil parade at Beal- quarters on Monday, 14th instant at 5.33 p.r.
Dress: Dell Order with carbines.
Promotion.
Corporal East to be sergeant.
"G. F. E. RAPSON, Be-Major,
Adjutant. H. V. D. Corps. Hongkong, October 7, 1921.
"OVERLAND CHINA MAIL"
Contains all the News of the Week.
BANK HOLIDAY.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Domestic Occurrences
RE MARINE INSUR Leading Articles ANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for Careless Blasting the Transaction of Public Pusiness on
Crown Land Sales MONDAY, Cctober 10th, 1921
By Order,
25 cts.
PER COPY.
CONTENTS,
Chinese Charabor of Commerce17 1-7 Portugues: Republic
Company Report
7-10 Marine Misdoings
PAGE
PACE
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7
Murder Charge-
18
13
Local and General..
18
LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWs
Damages for Doctor
.10
Rents' Case Appeal
.19
3
Secretaries
Church Notes
.11
Local Literary Output
..19
5
Boogkong, October 7, 1921.
Had Laraulay Been Here
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Motorists Fired
20
Much Jailed Man
12
5
Steamer's Collide
.20
5
Prevention of Cruelty
.12
Point of Law
.21
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
China Coast Shipping That Local
.12-15 Opium Smuggling
..21
Merger "
+
$
10.
10
October.
15
2
10
29.50
BANK HOLIDAY.
MONDAY, 10th October.
The Stowaway Problem Liars All
.13 .13
Aniline Dres
.22
At the Interport Dance
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The New World
22--23
TEA AND DINNER DANSANT, Children's Corner will be held on MONDAY, 10th | Warship's Opium
Hongkong, October 7, 1921.
LOST.
DEWARD offered for return of Liver
and White Terrier Answers to "TOSY." Name and No. 2339 on collar. Capt. BAY, Sailors' Bome.
North to Tientsin
Correspondence
Kowloon Cricket Club Hospital for Wanchai
14
Kidnapped
.24
14
Unnsual Theft Story
..31..2+
.15
Boy Sues Mistress
.24
.15
Water for Whisky
.27
Stole to Gamble
.15
Typhoon in Japan
..25
Hawked to Court
.15
Rockefeller Here
.24
Hongkong Cricket Club
15-16, Held Up by Pirates
.25
Bound and Gagged Special Cables..
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Sport...
.26--32
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Passengers
32
Sir Robert Ho Tung.
.16
China's Whitaker
.32
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Exchange
.32
.17
Local Share Market
NOTICES.
,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
SOLE AGENTS FOR
"WALK-OVER" BOOTS & SHOES
IN BROWN
AND
BLACK
BOX CALF
AND
GLACE KID
$18.50
ΤΟ
ALL WEIGHTS
IN
BROWN
BROGAN
AND
GOLF SHOES
$25.00
ΤΟ
$30.00
$30,00
TRACI MARK ROUS. PATICE.
PER PAIR
PER PAIR,
SPECIAL
VALUE
BLACK VICI KID BOOTS
FULL ROUND TOES
$15.00 pair.
A few pairs in all Sizes 5 to 9.
THE
CHILDREN'S
OF
RECORDS
CONTAINING
NURSERY RHYMES,
BOX
SIE RODGER DE COVERLEY,
SAILORS' HORN PIPE.
AND
HIGHLAND FLING.
19 PARTS.
6 RECORDS.
AT
ANDERSON'S
"PHILIPS"
APHILIPS LAMP
Is A PERMANENT
ECONOMY
SOLE AGENTS
Holland-China Trading Co
Hong Kong
Berger
Colours Enamels Varnishes
PREPARED PAINTS OF ALL KINDS AND COLOURS. BERGER'S LIQUID RED LEAD covers 50 per cent mora surface, weight for weight, than the ordinary hand mired Bed Load.
MATROH.-The oil paint you this with watet Ooru. ing capacity on third more than that of Waababla Distemper.
STRUCTURAL & ROOF PARIT—A próservative. BERGER'S YAKNISK-DAK VARMss, Black JAPAN,
COYAL, ETC.
LEWIS BERGES & SONS, LIMITED. FRICES ON APPLICATION-STOCKA OLEXED, 2ota Jazm
W. B. LOXLET & CO.
MR. BECER MADE FINE COLOVES IN LOJDOS EN 1760,
of the legal profession Mr. Crew ex- T. Fursumall
pressed regret at the circumstance Hon. Justice J. R. Wood,
but this would be His Honour's last Tea Dealers' Guild
appearance on the Summary Court Compradores' Guild.
Beuch.
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Insurance Guild This has taken me by surprise," Bankers' Guild.. said the Paisne Judge in replying Pork Guild. but I do wish to say that I very much appreciate the compliment that the members of the legal profession Lave paid me in mentioning the matter. I am glad to think that we bare bad very friendly relations in this Court."
Sandalwood Dealers' Guild.. Old Clothes Dealers' Guild.. Chinese Wesleyan Methodist
Church
Wong Kwok Shuen. Hon. Lau Chu Pak
The Puise Judge is to be married Chau Pik Tsun.. to Miss G. F. Kember at St. John's 31a Ying Piu.. Cathedral next Wednesday afternoon Chan Harr.. and will then go on fesve. The Chief Ma Wing Chan. Jestic: (Sir William Rees Davies) is The Sincere Co. Ld. due to return here by the "Karmala
Sir Robert Ho Tung Ho Pik Shan...
on October 9 and Mr. Justice
Gompertz will therefore take over the Lo Cho Shan..
Summary Court next Tuesday.
Tang Man Tin
Tang Man Chiu
STOWAWAY JAILED.
Wo Fat Shing
Mok Ching Kong Tsang Foo...
ANOTHER TO BE REPATRIATED. Wong Yung Kai
Yik Kei Chap Charged before Magistrate Lindsell Lam Po Heting, his morning with having atowed Ma Yuk San away from Manila by the s.a. "Haw-Li Yik Moi
keye State," a Filipino was sentenced
to six weeks' hard labour.
Another Filipino was charged with
being a vagrant.
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A meeting of St. Joseph's College Sub-InspectorUraid that accus- Football Club will be held on Tuesday, ed was a stowaway on the ss. "Shinyo October 11 at 5 30 p.m..
Maru," which arrived here on Sept.
21, but the T.K.K. dd not wish to A ladies' diamond ring found in charge him, and had undertaken to the possession of a man charged with send him back to Marila He was receiving stolen goods is held by the sent to the House of Detention, until police pending a claim from the
Zeparture
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It is showing TO-NIGHT, at the only local Picture House capable of doing it justice.
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