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UNOFFICIAL JUSTICES ARE.

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VIEWS OF ATTORNEY-ĠENERAL,

In last Monday's issue of the China Mail the suggestion was put forward that local Justices of the Peace might with benefit to the community follow the Home carston by taking their seats on the Bench. We suggested that there must be

"hundreds of simple

AQUATICS:

RESULT OF SCOUTS' MEETING.

RELIEF FOR JAPAN..

FURTHER DOINGS AT

́ YESTERDAY'S MEETING.

At the meeting of the Japanese Through the courtesy of the com- Earthquake Relief Fund Com mittee of the Victoria Recreationmittee yesterday, after the question Chub, the second ammal gentle of the depot ship had been settled, meeting of the Hongkong Bayan account of which appeared in Scouts Association was held in the the Ching Mail yesterday, the ques club's swimming pool on Friday and tion of a grant to the Kobe Relief Saturday Bust both unfor Committee was taken up.. tomately prevented the Rev. G. T. Mr. G. T. Edkins, the chairman, Waldegrave, Coinmissioner, læring mentioned the request of_the | present, which also accounts for the Foreign Relief Committee of Kobe helated publication of the list of for a substantial grant from the prize winners. The meeting was a Hongkong Committee's -funds complete success and sound keeny which was reported at the last meeting of the Committee. As cantested events wen witrusseet,

cases which at present take up the time of our paid stipendaries and lead to delys, which these At the conclusion of the pro- promised, Mr. J. McArthur wrote, honestred men could take. All granite. Ms. Grice present the giving details of this request and that is needed is the competent certificates which the Asxation enclosed, the following letters- services of a magistrate's clerk } issues in lieu of prizes,

RELIEF COMMITTEE,

2nd October 1923.

J. McArthur, Esq.,

Chairman, Hongkong Relief

Committee,

or two in an advisory capacity." The presentation of a bouquet to In this connection a Chiva Muit) Mrs. Ginge by a dialinative Sex representative obtained an inter-Scout, hearty vates 60 thinks to view with the Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, assisted to atke the meeting a she- Mrs. Grace and to thểse who had

C/o The Hongkong and Shang- At Tunbridge Wells Police,

K.C., C.B.E., Attorney-General.

ress, followed on the proposal of

bai Banking Corporation Court, on Sept. 3. Dr. Charles

Asked whether the services of District Scoutmuster White.

Kobe. Frederick Strange, Church

Justices the Peace could not he

In the comvoidable absence of the

Dear Sir, The Earthquake Relief Missionary, home on leave from The first of the three swinning made use of to relieve the Commissioner, D. S, M. White was Committee desire to express their the hospital at Hang-chow, was races across the harbour, held stipendiary magistrates of some of in charge of the precedings. He thanks for the assistance, which has fined £10 for landing a Pekingese under the auspices of the Victoria meir duties in the Police Court, was assisted by Lit, 'anderbeen offered to us by the Hong- dog at a British port without a Recreation_Club, took place last Mr. Kemp replied:

"I do not II.

kong Relief Committee. We B. H. Beresford. R.N., as licence and E for having in his evening. The contest was

con- think there is any necessity for Referee, Mr. A. A. Alves as Starter, tion to the Hongkong Committee. possessimi a dog which had been fined to Chinese of the Colony, the calling on their services. Loot Messrs, C. H. Blasim, G. T. May

request you to convey our apprecia

From the copies of the various

The results follow:-

503 Yards Senior Championship.~ st., Sung Chenk-piu (St. Joseph's Troop: End, J. Woo 181, Jusel's Trop. Time: 38/her.

|

Hongkong Committee will favour ably consider contributing to our Relief fund as soon as they know that the money is required. ASI advised on Saturday, September 29, our unexpended balance on that day was approximately Yen 140,000. This sunt is very much below what will be needed to carry

landed contrary to the Importation | winner to hold the Mok Challenge think they would appreciate thead Lieut.-Corummander J. 1. M.telegramo which you have so kindly

a handson e-trophy presented task., in opini evidence that Dr. Strange acted as by Mr. Muk Kon-sang in amateur magistrates are not so medical officer in the s.s.addition to a prize donated by the capable as stipendiary justices, dubs who acted us Stewards.

Sardinia" which arrived

gentleman, The second who are at the work all the time so l

The singing of the National Tilbury on July 2 He was in prize was presented by Mr. Young to speak. Some unofficial local Anthem brought precvilings to a formed that his dog would have to Hee and the third by a number of justices of the peace, of course, close. go into quarantine for six months. local residents, The following have had a legal training, but others

M. C. T. Haughton, principal twenty entries

were recrived: have not." private secretary Sir Robert Messrs. M. T. Sin. Leung "In England." goatinted the Santers, the Minister of Agricul~ | Sui-man, ture, stid that Dr. Strange called and asked him if he could not be granted an exemption for his dog, ue conli be trusted to see that his dog did not contract rabies. He could be made in his case Rodney was informed that exception

Row, third officer of the ss. Sar- linia," said Dr. Strange, suggested various methods of smuggling the

He first sug dog into England. seled putting it in collapsible Basket, showed how the animal could be Concealed in the

pocket of a Burberry, and his third suggestion was to substitute another dog, but witness told him he could not land the dog without a licence, and Dr. Strange gave him his word that he would not do so. When the witness was looking after the arrival of another ship, the defendant left the Sardinia by a rope ladder, and must have towed ashore, taking the dog with him. For the defence it was stated that the dog had been in a compound in China and had never mixed with:

Young

Ping kwai, Attorney-General, "where the ben Leung Tit-sang, Ip Kui-ying, Chan ch consists of unpaid justices of the Kongeshing, "Sing In-tak, Wong peace, there is always present a Kam-fan, Tong

Wing-kwong, Clerk to the Justices, who is Leung Suitax, Lai Szechin, "I generally a Solicitor, to advise the Tuen-shing, Leung Wing-tak, magistrates. There is no such per- Man-kit, C.F. Yuct, Li Chit-man, as proposed, a qualified Clerk to the Pang Kar-wing, "Li Tia, Fuak son here. If we had such a court

Ng Hou Sang, Mok Kal.

Justices would be needed."

source.

30 Yards Junior Backstroke, on our work to the end. 1st, E. Zamnern (The Roving Filth; 2nd, 3, Laing (1st Wanbeen taken care of by this Com- As you know, the number of

chuit, Tines #7sers.

·European refugees which have

1st, . Che died Pack): 2ni, F. in Kobe.

Que Length Wolf Cubs' Buen.number of the European population mittee is more than three times the

In addition to the Of these the ones marked with

Churn Gith Peck Thur: 1Beers European Refugees, we have also USELESS AS CORONERS. an asterisk did not start.

When

100 Vards Senior Championship assisted a large number of the swimmers came within view on The suggestion was then made-1st. E. Zimmern (The Roving Russians, Japanese and Chinese, the clubs verandah, it was evident that the unofficial justices might Fifth: 2nd, K. Wilson (1st Wan You can readily appreciate the that the first prize would go to one devote their time to sitting as

cbai. Tine: min. 16 8/mes. tremendous amount of work and of the two leaders as both were near-coroners when occasion demanded. The Attorney-General was not

50 Vards Junior Championship.— | expense which has been involved level and actual in favrat of this either. He points 1st, W. Femis (1st, Wanelni): 2nd, in housing, feeding and clothing As these two (Leung Süi-man, and Yeung Ping-Kwai) came level with ed out that a local coroner, at times, White 1st Wanchai: Time: these people.

37 8/Sares.

Our Committee has collected the boat house, a tremendous tussle had to direct the jury on a verdict ensued, but Leung finished their knowledge was especially deseph's Troop: 2nd, J. Kutewall in view of the small size of the Senior Divinglsh, A. May tit. | here in Kobe over Yen 200,000 and stronger to win by 3.25 seconds. and

community, we cannot expect to The excitement, however, was not necessary in such cases as the The Roving Fifth), yet over as the next pair put up even corner was empowered to then Life Saving Raen-1st, Kwok|btain any further funds from this a closer finish for third honours, and there commit the person, Hing-wan (en Scouts); 2nd. Leung Tit-sang winning by a bare against whom the verdict of man- A. May St. Joseph's Top-nearly finished and we have enter

The emergency work is now second. The times of the first four slaughter was returned, to stand his Time: 61sees

trial of the Criminal Sessions. follow:

ed the second phase of our relief Junior Diving-1st. Fa Zimmern work. Leung Sui-nun 34 n. 3 sec. 1

Mr. Kemp added that, in his The Roving Fifth); d. L. White Yueng Ping-kwali 34 m. 6.25 sec. 2strates could deal satisfactorily

opinion, two sipendiary magi- 1st Wanchai).

From now on we will need large sums of money to provide heavy| Leung Tit-sang 34 m. 38 sec. 3 with all the work of the courts at 1st. Ng Hou-sang (See Senuts!: fugees. We will also need large 10 Yants Senior Backstroke-winter clothing for destitute Re- Tong Wing-kwong 34 m. 30 sec. 4 present, especially in view of them. E. Zamer (The Roving sums of money to assist in pro

It is of interest to note that Tong decision of the Governinent to Fifth Time: 1min. 41 sees. Wing-kwong, who finished fourth, open a court at Yaumati in the near

viding permanent housing facili- and only finished 30 seconds be used the breast-stroke throughout future.

100 Yards Junior Championship.ties for those who are destitute.

hind the winner.

Mr. Kemp recalled that, when hest, W. Foulds (The Roving Large sums of money will be very favourable to the competitors years ago, the local police courts Roving Fitto.

The tide was was at the Magistracy some sixteen Fifth): 2nd. R. Gernul (the needed for repatriation work.

Time: thin. The Committee estimate that the throughout and practically

were dealing with 16,000 cases

total expenditures from now on straight course was maintained.

per annum, which figures showed 50 Yards Scouters and Cubbers.-will be at least Yen 250,000 and interest,

This evening the McKinnon Cupa higher number of cases per 1st, A. S. M. Gittens (The Roving possibly more. is

magistrate well known So

In view of Hongkong's offer to Anthony Hope's novel, and it is

police Fifil: al. 8. M. Barney (The contribute funds, we have there- pleasing to record that the screen

the Roving Fith). adaptation is agreeably similar to

100,000 to assist in this very fore decided to request the Hong- kong Committee to contribute Yen necessary. Relief Work. Would Hon-you be kind enough to convey (St.this request to your Committee in Hongkong and explain the urgent necessity of placing these funds at our disposal..

other dogs.

THE CORONET.

THE "PRISONER OF ZENDA"

In "The Prisoner of Zenda" the, Cornnet have secured another powerful drawing card. The evokes the alone

name

the original story.

The adventures of Rudolf Rasseady, the young Englishman who is persuaded to impersonate a mling inonarch, his idyll with the Princess Flavia, and his saving the Ruritanian throne, are artistically and sympathetically treated.

"The Prisoner of Zenda' has not been boomed so much as other pictures that have appeared here, hut from the tone of general com- ment, it is proving exceedingly popular. It will be shown until Saturday.

HINDU FIGURE GENIUS.

A Hindu mathematical genius appeared at Columbia University recently. He demonstrated that he could perform long multiplica- tions and take spare, cube and fifth roots without the aid of pencil or paper almost as speedily as a modera calculating machine oper- ated by an expert..

He displayed his ability before

2

any

will be competed for, which is opet

fban to ladies of the Colony, The fol-

court in London with lowing are the entries: Misses C. Smith, M. Groundwater, G. Ran figures dropped to 11,000, but of exception of West Ham. Later the say, D. Witchell, M. Biuasdon, Precent years they have again risen, Hum and 1. Hast,

being 15.304 in 1920 and 17:374 in

1921.

Before the start each coripetitor | in these contests has to be raedical- ly examined by Dr. B. H. Mellon.

dôsers.

St. Joseph's Troop: 2ml, 1st Wan luter Top Tram Race.-1st. lai Troop.

Obstual-Race-1st, Ng upl's Troop sung 450, 'B, M. Tului

OBITUARY.

MR. GEORGE YOUNG,

The next information sought was with regard to the manner in which The fastest time for men stands Justices of the Peace are appointed to the credit of Mr. J. C. Finch, in the Colony and the qualifications who covered the distance in 22 necessary to earn the right to add

At first thought it may seem a min., 26 sec. in 1913. In 1912 Br. J. P. after one's name.

little premature to request these Nutty, R.G.A. won the race in 34 "The appointments are made by

funds at the present time in view min. 8.23 second, which is the the Governor," said Mr. Kemp,

of the amount of our unexpended slowest recorded.

"under Letters Patent, dealing

| balance, but you must understand The Ladies' event was started in with the powers of the Governor

that the Committee cannot proceed 1920 and the record to date is generally and with the Constitution

with the work which we plan unless 1920 Miss Ruby Young 37 min. of the Colony."

Mr. George Young, third en-we are assured that funds will be 10.1.5 sec.

gineer on board the s.s." Haihong" available to pay the expenses that. 1921 Miss G. Ramsay 38 min. necessary, the appointments being board the vessel yesterday. Mr. Hongkong Committee will respond

"No legal qualifications are died with tragic suddenness on would be incurred.

We therefore trust that your 1922 Miss M. Groundwater 38 min. the Governor."

entirely within the discretion of

Young, who was only 34 years of to the appeal of their countrymen nge, was apprenticed to the en-with the same generosity with Asked to explain how a Justice gineering profession and "obtained which they have responded to the of the Peace justified his existence his ticket" at any early age. He appeal of the Japanese. as such in this Colony, seeing that had been for some years with the our committee for the generous! Again expressing the thanks of he was useless as magistrale or Douglas Steamship Company and support received from Hongkong. coroner, to all intents and purposes, had many friends here, who william, Yours truly, the Attorney-General explained that the creation of such posts was of material.benefit

02 sec.

WORLD THEATRE.

"THE LITTLE 'FRAID LADY."

To the majority of theatregoers professors of mathematics and of Mec Marsh means the most human

down.

NOT ONLY ORNAMENTAL.

official justice of the peace, the For instance in company with an

learn with regret of his death.

'inte

LATE-MRS FROST.

FUNERAL AT HAPPY VALLEY CEMETERY.

(Sd) P. DE M. VOSBURGH, Secretary, Earthquake Relief Committee.

all

WEDNESDAY, 00TOBER 17. 1923

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psychology, who found his answers portrayals possible in whatever hearers of the honourable title to their most difficult problems character she is cast. correct in every case. Somesh Robertson Cole super-special nic-lunatic asylum und listen to com- In her first take it in turn to visit the jails and Chandra Bose is his name, and he tare, "The Little Fraid Lady."plaints of those detained there.

Mr. McArthur's letter on this only, of which there are about 1,200 thing in hand to carry on with after hails from Bengal. He multiplied which opens

subject contained the following in Kobe area, most of them destit-reaching their destinations, but also at the World In addition they visit the lucal mentally a figure of seven digits Theatre 10-day,

paragraphs:- John

to help British firms and business Ghospitals, but these visits are of by another of six digits nearly as Adolfi, Miss Marsh's. director little benefit in the opinion of the

A great many of them are men with capital where with to "The Earthquake Relief Fund, quickly as the Columbia mathea- believes she has the most effective Attorney-General compared to the evening, the funeral took place of has been subscribed. by Britishers tence allowance of Yen 3 per head Japan. More money will be need At Happy Valley Cemetery, last The most of the money collected receiving from the Fund a subsis-resuscitate their businessses in Licians could write the problem role of her career. The dramatic visits at Jails and lunatic asylums Mrs. B. L. Frost, whose death and Americans, the former pro per diem, and are being supplied ed to carry out these projects and opportunities offered Cook's novel, Again, Mr. Kemp painted, out, occurred in the French Hospital bably contributing more than any with what clothing is available and it is likely that the China Associa "The Girl Who Lived in the that unofficial justices of the early yesterday morning. Woods," according to her director,peace have powers under various B. L. Frost and his two daughters, of

others. Money and supplies of all as it comes along. These peopletion will be asked to help in the COLONY'S HEALTH.

In addition to the widower, Mr.kinds have come in from people will have to be helped for some matter and even to bring pressure have more dramatic value than any ordinances to issue search warrants there was a large number of friends Japanese. Baron Sumitomo con-selves or are shipped to their home tribute." production in which Miss Marsh and warrants for arrest, though present at the graveside. The tributed Yen 5,000 and

notionalities, including time yet until they can help them to bear on the Government to con-

other countries. The total funds collect- and one of enteric were reported, ed, world weary, and trusting, no justice of the peace when applying J. Kirk Maconachie, who met the ed from Japanese up to about Yen the unexpended balance is about

As the young artist, disillusion approach a magistrate or an official service was conducted by the Rev. subscriptions bring the total received to date is about Yen 3 lacs and The Chairman... raid that tho all the patients being. Chinese. one except the cherished com- for a warrant.

For the week ending October panionship of her canine pet,

cortège at the cemetery gates. 10,000. The Committee controlling Yen 140,000. The foregoing is a balance in hand of the Hongkong 33, the deaths numbered 15 from "Omar," Miss Marsh, is said to give "I am of the opinion that the Great | numerous wreaths sent by the large relief ship, bringing to Kobe re- amount of £35000 from the Lord / what extent they were prepared to After the interment, the grave this Fund, sent the 6.6. "West mere sketch of what has been done. Fund at present was about $130,000. sinall-pox, 4 from enteric and one the most brilliant performatice of Unpaid, as the China Mail descri- circle of friends of the family.

In conclusion Mr. Kemp, said: was completely covered by the 'Rowa" twice to Yokohama as a

British Subjects Relief Fund. An He thought, before deciding to fugees of all nationalities including Mayor's Fund has been remitted assist the Kobe Reliel Committee Chinese and Japanese. They have out for the relief of British sub they should wait a little and see recently sent the s.s. "Weser as jects and I believe about £1,000 what eventuated from the arrival of well for the same purpose. I gather more has come from other sources. the "Tai Waylong."-

For the 24 hours, ending has starred. October 10, six cases of small-pox

from diphtheria.

Fresh cases during the period were: stallpox 8, diphtheria 3. enteric 2 and paratyphoid 1.

In today's returns, it is reported. six Chinese are down with small- pox and one each with enteric and meningitis. In addition there is an Indian patient suffering from diphtheria.

her screen career.

Monday, October 29th

JASCHA HEIFETZ

Booking at MOUTRIES.

as a general rule the Police

bes our unofficial justices of the peace, serve a useful purpose in going round the jalls and lunatic fasylume however, do not_com sider they serve any useful pur- pose in visiting hospitals; but I

ROXOR

PRESENT BALANCE,

that until recently the resources Trustees have been appointed to it was decided to acknowledgo of this particular Fund have been administer this Fund -under-the letter from the Earthquake used for the relief of all national-stand that the fatention is to use Relief - Committee, express-

should not like their visits to jails The Expert Advertisers & Bill Posterities. The intention now, I under this Fund not only to pay, the sympathy with the request and

und lunatic asylums to be abolished." ..

Queen's Road C. Tel 0,4012

stand, is to use their money and passages of Britishers to England promise early consideration. supplies for the relief of Foreigners or elsewhere and give them some- This concluded the business.