1922-01-09 — Page 5

MONDAY, JANUARY 9. 1922.

ATTACK ON MR. GARDNER.

FULL STORY OF THE DAS. TARDLY OUTRAGE.

on Saturday, Mr. Chas. As reported A. Gardner, the manager of Messrs. W. P. Lowe and Company, of No. 11, Ice House Street, was the victim of a murderous attack by a couple of Chinose armed with batchets in his office premiers on Friday evening, when he received injuries for which he is now receiving treatment at the Government Civil Bospital.

On his return by train from a business visit to Canton, Mr. Gardner wont direct to h's office to attend to some important business. About 7.30 p.m., be was descending the dark and

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BOXING.

POLICE TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY NIGHT.

The Hongkong Police held their first boring tournament on Saturday night at the Volunteer Headquarters. Most of the competitors had, it was obvious, & good deal to learn about the business but what they lacked in the way of a punch they made up for in pluck and gateness. The audience, at all events, appeared thoroughly to enjoy itself and the generous applause banded out to each of the vanquished must have gone far towards taking the sting out of drieal.

NEVER HEARD IT.

LAUNCH MASTER'S EXCUSE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED.

BIT Ex-

TOYO KISAN KAISHA. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

Aply B No THE Steamship,

In the early hours of the morning WANTED-Immediately

perienc, Stenographer to work of December 28, Sergt. Langley of the Water Police was on duty in the in American Bank. harbour when he saw the steam isunch 344, 0/0 **Chia Mail stating age "Chi Wo" coming through the and experience. Sulphur channel. Though he sounded his steamer whistle continually and fired a rifle the steam launch paid no head for some time. Then at last she There was no licence on the launch stopped and he boarded her, and so the master bad to face the Marine

KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY.

(BRITISH SECTION).

ENDERS for the supply of Liquors and Refreshmenta on four Express TEN and two Slow Through Trains running between Kowlook and vice versa.

Canton

and

IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that

Magistrate

(Commander two charges--one o Beckwith) on neglecting to stop and another of fail-

Te defendant said le never heard sealed wonders which should be clearly

and Refreshments on Through Trains ling to produce his licence. the police whistle mutil just before heard Tender for Supply of Liquore stopped. The Magistrate gave him will be received at the lead Office of the benefit of th doubt on account British Section at Kowloon, and at of that, but fined him $20 on the the Office of the Managing Director at

licence charge.

THE QUAINTS.

SHORT THEATRE ROYAL SEASON.

Tai Sha Tau until Nomi of SATUR- DAY, January 21st, 1922.

Forms of Tender and fu!! particulare my be obained at the Head Office of the British Section at Kowloon or the Head Office of the Chinese Section # Tai She Tao.

The Railway does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender.

11. P, WINSLOW,

Manager.

British Section. WEN TEH CHANG,

Manaping Director,

Chinese Beation. Bangkit January 3, 1922

"TAIYO MAHU,"

From SAN FRANCISCO via HONO.

PORTS LULU, JAPAN

SHANGHAI & MANILA.

The above name steamer having arrived on Sunday, 8th January, notified to present their Bille of Lading and tako for counter-signature, 1982, consignees of cargo are bartby immediate delivery from alongsida steamer or the Company's Godown, where all cargo impeding immediate discharge will be landed at consignees

Storage will be assessed on cargo remaining undelivered after Monday, 15th January, 1922.

All broken, chafed and damageð packages will be landed into the Com- punya Godown, where same will be examined on Monday, 16th January, 1923, at 10 am.

No claims will be recognised after gorls have loft the Steamer or Godown, and none will be entertained if present- el later than three weeks after arrival of steamer. 1

No Bre insurance whatever will be rifected.

Y. TSUTSUMI,

Manager.

H.E. the Governor was an interest winding stairs to go home when beed spretator and is a short speech

down. met two Chinese halt way Thinking that they were employees of just belore be presented the prizes at the firm below he took no police of the close of the tournament, con- had gratulated the men on their energetic them. Immediately after be passed them the Chinese launched display. H.E. commented on the their attack on him from behind. Mr. plucky performance of M. Andrews Gardner received a dep wound at the bas of skull, and as he turned of the PW.D., in standing up for six hest rounds to Sergt. Hallam who was Governor's round t. deft u self

The he 23lbs, heavier. with 18 armis, hr could received another blow which cut observation that he would like to see through his felt hat and injured he Mr. Andrewe matched with a man of right rar. He called to his employees, his own weight was enthusiastically several of whom slept on the office received and the audience re echoed The deshis aympathetic reference to the un- premises, for assistance, peradoes continued to attack him fortunate ncident which led to War- until the sound of hurrying lootsteps den Gardiner's disqualification for an on the stairs above were heard, and accidental foul. then they bolted. Mr. Gardner was wounded in many places, but the most serious of his other injuries were

in the featherweight championship blow which cut through his clothes and lacerated the flesh below the left Sergt. Gough (9.1) met and defeated shoulder, and another which nearly first Bergl. Condon (8.10) and then Sergt Maison (9.2). Gongh started in severed a finger on bis right hand.

The ferocious nature of attack left to make the pace with

doubt that nothing less than and punished him pretty severely, murder was contemplated by his sending him down more than once in Condon stood up assailants, and he was lucky to have the first round. escaped with his life. In spite of his gamely but in the second round the Bevere injuries, Mr. Gardner chased his referee saved him from a knock plane, which are now on view at send in beir names with Guests to heesterfield Bolu sad armchairs, Dres

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assailants down the stairs. They ran in different directions, one into Queen's Road. nd the otherupIceliouse Street, Mr. Gardiner chased the one man up Ice House Street, but had to give un on reaching the Cariton Hotel, feel- Mr. ing faint from loss to Mood. Gardner's employees carried him back to the office and placer him within roach of the telephone. He called for Assistance, and Dr. Thomas arrived with Mrs. Gardner a few minutes afterwards, Mr. Gardner who was conscious all the time, was removed to the hospital in the side car of Dr. Thomas's motor cycle.

It is believed that the attack on Mr. Gardner is the outcome of per Bousi spile, sa the fact that the as asilanta did not attempt to take his gold watch and money showed that robbery could not have been their sim.

his return

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THE LOUTS.

FEATHERWEIGHTS.

Condoo

out by giving Gough the decision. Maison, who had a bye and was called on therefore to spar three energetic rounds with Revenue Officer Ward, provide Gough with a rather tougher proposition bat, though the contest was willing enough, it only lasted into the second round. Gough took the offensive right through the first round and in the second he had only to wait for an opportunity of getting in te well aimed knock ont he eventually administered.

NOVICES.

Sergt. Keen (9.9) was at a dis advantage in both weight and real in the siz-round novices' contest in which he met Sergt. Stewart (10.1) Neither of there bad much idea of it and though there were some brisk exchanges, they aremed anxious not to Keen did some hurt each other.

smart dodging once or twice but Stewart, who did most of the leading, got the decision on points.

WELTERWEIGHTS.

The staircase shows signs of a des perate struggle having taken place The plaster was knock off the wall in several places, and there were big

Warter Dedear (10.3) gave away a patches of blood on the woodwork.

Mr. Gardner was born in Hong few rounds in weight to Sergt. Kirby from (10.10) but he had a compensating kong. Since Manila some years ago, he has been advantage in a longer reach and with Messrs. W. P. Lowe and Com superior skill. Kirby made things fairly warm for a round or two but pany in a confidential capacity.

Dedear fought pred ntly and finished Kirby collapsed in the third up the winner nd by far the fresher

round.

BX-

DAD.

MIDDLEWEIGHTS,

After a somewhat lengthy absence, The Quaista, under the direction of Mr R.B. Sainsbury, are doing another tour of the East, and will pay a ehert visit to Hongkong starting at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, Jan 14.

The Company is practically new and has a new repertoire including roost of the successful items of the now famous Co-Optimista, playing at the Royalty Theatre, present at Londou, to record business. A new and distinctly original type of comedian will be seen in Mr. Gur MEN RS ARE NOTIFIED that Fane, who is a good foil for Mr. Salisbury

Since leaving England, The Quaints have been very successful in the various cities so far visited. The

Moutries, should speedily fill.

SUMMARY OF AUCTIONS.

FORTHCOMING SALES.

NOTICE.

VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB-

the will be a Masked Fancy Dress Ds of on SATURDAY, the 28th January. for Members and their friends. Prizes will be awarded to the best original states (Ladies and Genta). lotending enbscribers are requested to

Hongkong, January 8, 1912.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

• ¿HE Undersigned have received instrue- done to call by Publis Auction,

Ma

ор

BONDAY, January 18, 1993. commending at 9.45 p.m.

in the yard at the back of No. 52, Nathan Road, Kowloon,

A Quantity of Household Furniture, Comprising:

Dining table, overmantele, Hatstand, tables, Bedsteads, Wardrobe, Glassware and Crookery, Electric teas and fittings,

nited not later than Wednesday, the g 25th inst, Subscription $3.00, lady and eto. gent--$200 single,

Members are reminded that there will be a Scratch Bezutta on MONDAY, the 30th at Black Boulder Point, when the following Rowing and Sailing Heee will be held-Final of Dinghy Race. (Mixed Paire), Novices Foure, Junior Fours, Senior Fours, Tab Scull- January 9-Public Works Departing (novices), Open Fours (open to any from naroes banded to Secretary at Black Boolder Point) Ladies' Pairs ment 3 p.m, three lots of Government amatear eman, erowe to he picked

(with Gentleman cosswain). land.

January 9 Lammert Bros., mig ellaneous goods. Sales rooms 11.30

a.in,

January 10-Hughes and Hough Teakwood and blackwood furniture at sales rooms, 2.30 pm.

January 11-Lammert Bros., quantity of proprietary medicine. Sales rooms, at 11 as..

January 11. Hughes and Hough, miscellaneous, Sales moms, 2.30 p.m. Brus 12. Lammert. January Several properties at 3 p.m.

January 12-Hughes and Hough sundry liquors. Sales rooms. T. January 20-Hughes and Hough, Jaanary 26.-Hughes and Hough, jewellery Sales room, 2.30 pm. household furniture. No. 6 Humphroys Buildings, Kowloon, 10.30 a.m.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

Ice House Street was deserted at the time of the assault, eo that Mr. Gardner's assailante did not perience much difficulty in making good their escape. In the ordinary

The unfortunate termination of the P. & 0. S. N. CO. Course of duty, a constable should have been at the junction of Ice bout between Sergt. Stimson (10.5) House Street and Queen's Road, but and Warder Gardiner (10.11) was the it is asserted he was not there on disappointment of the evening.

opened very promisingly and they Friday night.

Enquiries made at the hospital anemed to be a well matched pair with elicited the information that Mr. Gardiner shaping slightly the bettor Gardner's injuries do not endanger of the two. However in the second his life. Although he is very weak round Gardiner accidentally fouled by from loss of blood, he has spent com-hitting low and Mr. Murdoch had a fortable nights, and is showing signs alternative but to send him out and

give Stimsos the verdict. of improvement this morning.

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FORGETFUL BANISHEE. RETURNED BEFORE HIS TERM HAD EXPIRED.

ammunition.

HEAVYWEIGHTS.

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Amidst much applause, Mr. An- drews, of the P. W. D. (11.0) took the ring against Sergt. Halam (12.9). He made a plucky stand for the full six rounds and in spite of the circume tance that he gave away 23 lbs, he

STEAMERS FOR

AUS- STRAITS, COLOMBO, TRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS & LONDON,

Through Bills of Lading issned for Batavia, Persian Gulf, Continental, American and South Afrion Porta.

THE Steamship "DILWARA " Captain BABE, Carrying Bis Majesty's Maile, will be despatched from thie Fort on or about SATURDAY, 14th January, 1922, taking Pussen- Silk and Valuables and Tea for Italy, gare and Corgo for the above Porte. was still going gamely at the finish. France and London (under arrangement)

Parcels will be received at this Office

Aperta

A Chinese was charged before At the end of the first round Andrews will be transhipped at Bombay into the

on Marseilles and London. Magistrate Lindsoll this morning with was covered in blood and after Mail Steamer proceeding direct w having travelled on the Samohuen that he he was rather more train yesterday without a ticket; the defensive. He dodged some ugly with having returned from banish-blows rather smartly and surprised notit 8 FM. the day before sailing.

are required.

For further particulars apply to ment belors his ten years had expired; his opponent with a hefty smack now he contents and value of all packages and with having had possession of and then. Hallam was keeping hard

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE of at it however, and in the later revolver and five rounde

& 00% With regard to the rtages it devoloped into a hugging first charge, the accused said that he competition both men being spoken

Bongkong, January 2, 1932. had arrived fate at the station and to repeatedly by the referee. Hallan not bave time to purchase a was clearly the winner but Andrews cket. Hu pleadel "guilty" to the deserved all of the hearty reception other charges. The arms he said he he got when he left the ring.

bie village

Mr. A. Mardoch refereed all the taking to

Answering | boute, while Mr. B. C. Witchell per W&a if protection. the bat abment charge, he said formed the duties of M.O.

suppored ho must be that ba

bo police said go, but guilty if he really has forgotten the form of his banishmen, and thought that it had already expired. The police did? not res the fat obargo, and th Magistrate passementenon of 10 mouth hard labour on each of the other two counts, the terms to tud cunoscutively

for

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ANOTHER INSTITUTIONS. TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND

LL preliminary notices of forth coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, ment for insertion in the news columda of the China Mail, are charged lös at theæage of 31mach. Mas announced', in May wad: June ol Jaat "zár) providing that they do not

Open Motor Boat Race (Handicap} open to privately owned Motor-Boats only. Entries close to the Hon. Recre Open Dinghy Rece-Length overalt far on WEDNESDAY, the 25th inst.

not in exceed 16 fest, Race oven to any

railing dinghy in the olony. Entries tha. TUNDAY, the 24th inst. to be want to Hon. Secretary not later

Conditions:--Dinguion will be tied sails fn led. Competitors (two to each up with their hows on the beach and how will stand 20 yards away, On the gun being fired they will run to their boats launch them, boiet sail and sail around conse defined on Notice Board. to be seen at landing, Black Boulder Point. First Prize presented by Mr. A, van Andel.

A Launch will lease Murray Pier at

9.30a.m. to convey members and their friends to Black Boulder Point.

Tifin sud tea will be served at $1.50 por head.

Applications for tickets, accompanied by the amounf, to be sent in to the Hon. Secretary not later then the 25th instant

R. O. WITCHELL,

Hon. Secretary.

Hongkong. January 1, 1982.

The the

Also

A Quantity of Manx wool in Heather, Grey and Brown mixtures.

inst

On view from Saturday, the 14th

Wem-Cash on delivery. Catalogues will be issued.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers,

Hongkong, January 4, 1922.

PUBLIC AUCTION THE Undersigned have received in-

tiun

atructions to sell by Public aus.

{K 1000UNT OF THE CONCERNED),

Un

THURSDAY,

January 20. 1922, at 10.30 am, at No. 6, Humphreys Buildings, Kowloon,

Valuable Household Furniture,

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therein contained. Comprising -- Redroom and Dining Boom Suites

Tables, &., 4., Blackwood Cabinets, Chairs and Side

Also

Several Japanese Water Colours in Blackwood Frames.

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On view afternoon before date of Sale Terms: Cash on delivery.

ЯUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, January 9, 1922.

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November 8th, 1921,

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