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RIFLE MEETING.

DETAILED VOLUNTEER

RESULTS.

GOOD SHOOTING.

Increased Entries In Moxt Competitions.

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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1926,

MERCHANTS MOVE.

BOYCOTT SETTLEMENT

RUMOUR.

IN THE DARK.

STEAMER AND JUNK IN A COLLISION

FISHING BOAT'S FATE.

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

A VALLEY FLAT

WAS TENANCY ENTERED INTOR

SUMMARY COURT CASE,

a

Argument centred round" an alleged verbal agreement on the part of defendant to take over flat, from February 1 at the Summary Count Court this morr fing

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JUNK ASHORE

VESSEL AND OCCUPANTS

RESCUED...

POLICE RESPONSE.

"The trials of a trading Junk in squally weather were related in a report made by the master lifter the vessel and the occupants were saved by a police launch,

TO ADVISE DELEGATES. `.

With its stern high up and There being no steamer,down from Canton on Mondays, and in after a rope (with which it had the absence of other means of com- been towed) had snapped, a local Below are given more detalled remunication, there is little fresh to fishing boat drifted ashore as the result of a collision with a steam

Leaving Swatow on March 28 sulta of the Ritle Meeting of the report from Canton, Hongkong"

er which was leaving Hongkong Volunteer

A private letter received yes Defence

Plaintiff was Mr. J. Brook, of with 26. Chinese passengers on and board the vessel encountered a Corps, held on Sunday, and yester-terday hints that Canton's foun harbour.

Chambers of Commerce are being The Bont was on its way from the Vacuuni Oil Company. Considerably,

In an attempt some days later.. Interest asked by merchants to nominate oneCheung Chau Island to the dahing defendant, Mr, H. K. Lee, of Lee strong wind nearing Hongkong taken ไม the various representative to advise and grounds. In the small hours of and Russ.

The flat in question was at to anchor off Green Island, the competitions. this year, there delegates that may be appointed to Sunday morning (Aphid), it was

of the involved in a collision with the s.s. Morrison Hill Road and the clalurjunk was driven ashore. An settlement

Stonecutter tho Faegotiate... a being

entries. for Blake Shield (as against 7 hast boycott. The letter does not say "Po Shan," when a Lin "Tin of Mr. Brook was for $200 ($100 Indian guard on

for a month's rent and $100 in Island observed the plight of the years; for the Francia. Cup (as who the delegates are, nor whe- Islind..

junk people and signalled for The crew including women Heu of notice)." against 6 last year); 19 teams for ther they are key to be offeinis

evidence assistance by letting off a rocket.. and children) of nearly twenty Mr. Brook stated in the Jar Competition (as against 8 of the Canton Government.

clambered to the stern when the that he communicated with de- This signal drew a police launch to fast year) 19 for the Tile Com- petition (as against 7 last year),

bow made water and were hauled fendant as a result of an ad-the scene and the junk was towed Jover the steamer's side to safety.vertisement and together they to Hongkong. band increased entries for the Attack

The incident was not attended A sailor was badly knocked about made an inspection of the flat Competition, Mochine Gun Com- petition and Lewis: Gun Compella

ion.

The competitions were fired under bad conditions on the Arsi day, there being a heavy wind and pooit Beth.

YACHT CAPSIZED.

EUROPEANS THROWN INTO THE WATER.

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was made

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WEEKLY REVIEW OF LOCAL. SHARES.

in the face through a violent bump which was on the top floor, plain-with any casualties. but there was no casualty,

tiff having taken over the others. The sinking boat was secured for his own occupation. De-f RESCUED. BY JUNK.

by a rope but the rope snapped fendant expressed himsel and the junk ultimately drifted satisfied, stated plaintiff. The Four Europeans badrum unplea-shere.. The crew were put off rooms were unfurnished but had sant experience in a small yacht belonging to Mr. D. H. Ellis, of at Cheung Chan where a report recently been repaired and re- decorated. The agreement was the Kowloon Dockyard Folice,

that defendant was to come in on when the boat capsized on Sunday

February 19 morning about 300 yards from the Compa: Sergt. Maj. Westlake is topier ut Stonecutter Island. be congratulated on carrying off

A passing. junk picked up "the- both individual events: No. 6 Plu- Europeans and landed them on the toon who did excellently in the

shore. team shoots; Sergt. Tugwell who got the "possible" in the open re-

Conditions were good on the morning of the second day but dur- ing the afternoon there was slight rain at intervals."

volver competition, with a very well MR. W. T. SOUTHORN.

trouped target, the five shots. al-

most touching!..

NEW COLONIAL SECRETARY'

COMING.

My W. T. Southorn. the new

The organdension of the rifle meeting entails a great deal of hard work and the thanks of the Corps are due to asp. Filth who Colonial Secretary for Hongkong, for many years has been respons leaving Colombo on April 7, by

"

SEEKING HIRE

I MOTOR: CASE AT THE COURIS

Before Mr. R. Eindsell at the

Magistracy is morning. Chinese was charged on two counts of using a private motor car for public hive and recht was driving.

It was stated in evidence that the defendunt touted fare among the people going to worship at the tonibs in the cemetry at Pokfulam and had succeeded in a bargain

other to bring the town for $3.

Messrs. Moxon and Taylor's weekly Share Report dated April 2,

states:

As the defendant did not put in an appearance, plaintiff com municated with him and later

We have again had an activė saw him at the office of Lee and

view and considerable quantities was willing to take the premises of aharée changed hands for cush Russ. Defendant stated that he market during the week under re-

with a few transactions for May but could not do so at once." offered to go in on February 20, and pay one third of the reat ford June. the month. This did not suit

He

witness and the premises remain-

month

Another tenant was now ed unoccupied for the rest of the in occupation.

Cross-examined by Mr. Russ.

SUMMER PYJAMAS

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We Allow 10% Discount FOR CASH

Shanghai market is also firmer MACKINTOSH

with some enquiries.

The following are the principal alterations since last week:

Banks-A considerable number of shares changed hands during the

Unions After easing off are

ible for the arrangements which the P. and O. s.s. "Khyber" to take with a Singapore Fader and an-plaintiff admitted that defendant week at $1,0551,057.

werą ngaiw excellent. He was as-up his appointment.. sincal by C.QNES, D. G.Stewart.

Detailed results for Sunday -----

Mr. Rugs: I suggest that what

Friends of Capt. and Mrs, R. D He was observed by a traffic officer had never, gone into occupation again wanted closing with buyers | know that their eldest daughter estimated speed 7 30 miles an endans stated if the house was pires-Are wanted at quotations. |

to be coming down the road at an really happened was that de- at $281 without attracting sellers.

Canton insurances & Hongkong.

Thomas will be interested to

Blake Shield. ·

Presented by the late Sir Henry Florence Nina was married Blake and open to teams from all Mr. Kenneth Smullen at Units of the Corps--Standard test, James the Apostle Montreal Territorial Army Corpa,

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PositionFebruary 15.

at a ranges, lying, 25 bunde. Memento for each member of wing ning teamh.

Won by Nu. 6 Plateon 'A' Team with 200 (Cp. F.C. Goodman 84. Cpl. Cuthill 79, Pte. G. Dunean 70, Pte. H. Bunern 66).

2nd, Reserve Coy 'A' team 228. Last year won by Engineer Coy. Individual Prize for highest score again won by Cpl. F C. Goodman 84 2nd, Fte. D Reid (Reserve Coy and Spr. E Dovey (Engineers),

31.

Monday's results foflow:-. Musketry Competition. Individual-Territorial Rife Course. Rounds, 20.

Again won by Corps Sgt. H. Westlake (60).

Army

2nd Pte. D. Reid (Reserves) (64) Last year, won by Corp. Sgt. Ma H. Westlake (58)

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Defendant denew that he was properly furnished he would be touting and said to the pas-prepared to take it. d.

Mr. Brook: That is noted.... reason than

Plaintiff also dented that he to a lift, my fients had ever told Mr. Les that he could not have the flat

A. fine of $25, on each count was imposed.

A Serious Offence.

Hotels Have been a strong market and were done as high as, 3100 closing with buyera at $70%.

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TramsHave also been a strong market and have come to business

at $2534

have been done at $24.

China Sugars-Åre easier, and

China LightsAre firmer and are wanted at $22 for the Combined shares.

Steamboats-After coming to business at $26 close with buyers. at $24.

Electrics: Have also been Mrs, Arnold, 7. Middle Roadstrong market and were done as Kowloon, was called in evidence high as $66, but at the close avara on behalf of plaintiff. She stated slightly easier with small sellers at

3642. In another case before Major C.that she was in touch with the Wilson, 'a Chinese was charged defendant for the letting to him Maj..with transferring his driver's of a fat but on January 19, he licence to another. The latter told her over the telephone that stated that he met the defendant he had taken a flat at Happy and asked him to teach him to drive. Valley. Defendant demanded a sum of $100 Mr. Russ held that this was not. for instruction and he was paid $30. evidence that the flat in question Corps Championship..

The licence then changed hands. was the one at Morrison Hill Francis Cup:

300 Yards Grouping, 5 Rounds.

Remarking that it was a seriousRoad. He held that an alleged Presented by the late Mr. J. J. 200 Yards Application, 7 Rounds offence, the Magistrate imposed a telephonic communication Was Francis. Open to teams from all 100 Yards Rapid, 156 Rounds. Rifle Ane of 850, or one month's hard not evidence,

Lands Have been a strong units, also standard test, Territorial loaded with 5. rounds. Time-one labour.

His Honour held that it had an Army Rifle Courge. 20 rounds.minute.. Target 6. Scoring-

market at rising. prisco, and have European's. Lapse.

important bearing on the case.been done as high as $67% Position at

ranges, lying, 4, 3, 2, 1. 500 Yards Application,

Charged on two counts of failing After considerable legal argu-

Humphreys Are wanted Prizes for members of winning 7 Rounds

to renew his driver's licence and ment as to whether a lease had $14 but few if any shures offer- team.

The Winner holds the Corps also his motor car licence,, Mr. been constituted, His Honour re- Championship Bowl for one year w. E. Clark tendered a ples of served judgment. and is given a replica of it. guilty at the Kowloon Magistracy Mr H. J. Armstrong was for Wo by Corps Sgt. Maj. Hthis morning and asked for leniency plaintiff and Mr. C. A S. Russ Westlake (124), 2nd, Pte. D. Reid on the ground that he had forgot for defendant

Reserve Company) (116), 3rd, Cp ten to renew owing to the strike Stephens (Engineer Company) troubles.

Won by No. 6 Phtoon A Team with 231 points (@pl, F. C.Goodman 57, L/Cpl Cuthill 61, Pte. G. Dunean 67, Pte. H. Duncan 56).

2nd. Reserve Coy 'A' team 228. Last year won by Engineer Coy.

Jur Competition.

Range, 200 yards. Nine Jare filled with water and painted white, 9 teams to 3re at one time. Time- 3 minutes per team.

Won by No. 1 Platoon (Cpl A. C. I, Bowker, Cpl. L. P. Ralph,

Jars out of 9. !

L/Cpl. Jarvis, Pte. Goodfellow) 8

Last year, No. 3 Platoon-7 jars,

Tile Competition.

Range 200 yards. Rounde, un-- limited. Time limit-2 minutes.

One prize each member of win- ning team.

(316)

2

Last year Spr. G. Maskell (112) Tyto Competition.

The Magistrate (Mr. J. I B. Nihill) ordered nominal fineq of 85 and $10 respectively on the two charges.

HARBOUR OFFENCES,

DOG BITES.

Three cases of dog bites are re- ported to have occurred yester- day, the animals being seized and sent to Kennedy Town for observa tion,

A Chinese woman was treated at

ing

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Cements Have been a strong. | market and have come to business at $164 for Cash and $17 June," but at the close are slightly såsler,

Wharves: Have also firmed up and are wanted at $131.

HongkongDocks Have again been done at 360)

the week to $64 closing with buyers Star: Ferries:-Firmed up during at $68 without attracting sellera

Dairy Farme---Have been more

Open to any member of the Corps not scoring over 65 in Part

of Musketry Course, Bo Shot concurrently with the Corps.

Small fines were imposed at the the Government Civil Hospital for Championship, and under the same Marine Court this morning, as fola bite from a black chow des, said Late: Banks $124. 108, Indos De

to belong to Mr. E. Cunningham, offerred £5 10s., Shell lowe

Robinson Road

conditions..

Wen by 2nd Lt. E. J. R. Mitchell (93 points).

2nd, Pto. W. L. Groves (No. 8 Platoon) 92 points.

فوائد

Revolver Competition.

6 ahots

Won by No. 6 Platoon "A" Team. (Cpl. F. C. Goodman, L/Cpl. Cuthill, Pte. G. Duncan, Pto. H. Duncan)iberate (3 Right hand, and 3 Left

hand). Time allowed 2 minutes. 16 out of 21.

Position:Stariding. Or set Bisley Targets and scoring. Won by Spr. E. R. Dovey (again) with 21.

Last year No. 1 Pistoon 18 tiles.

Reserve Challenge Cup.

Open to No. 9 Platoon. 10 rounds: at 200 yards at tilca. Time-one minute.

Won, by Sgt. G. E. Falkner-4. tiles.

· Attack Competition.

400 to 100 yarda. Target Figure

2, Silhouette, 1 per firefig

Time Limit45 Seconds for each-

advance of 100 yards, and firing 6

rounds.

Scores not so good as last year- bad lightES AN

my Won by No. 1 Platoon (Leader Cpl. J. R. Collie, Cpl. A, O.-L. Bowker Cpl. L. P. Ralph).Pte. Hudson, Pta WD. Goodfellow, L/Opl, S. Jarr

Pla. D. A. Rushton) beare 41

■ 2nd, No. 6 Platoon,

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Won last year by No. 1 Platoon zith 46.

Three licensed hawkers, $10 each, for being on the "Tjibodas". without permission

An umah'employed it a house in Castle Road was bitten by a mongrel owned by a Chinese living at Woodland Terrace.

or leas neglected.

London Quotations of to-day's

All

middle prices.

Exchange:-Demand rate London le 2/3, 5/16, and T/T on Shanghai is Tis, 7684

Master of an oyster boat $15 in all; on four charges of being with

In the last case the dog was For Volunteers Only Range-out lights, unlicensed, failing to :20 yarda:

de report on arrival, and to obtain owned by a Chinese at Kowloon City and attacked a man from

A Chinese woman who attempt- permit for clearance,

Two boatmasters and a boat-Saitau village for which he was ed to commit suicide, yesterday mistress, $8 each, for lying In-treated at the Kowloon Hospital by swallowing opium, was taken shore at night.✨

to the Kwong Wah Hospital NA COLONY'S HEALTH NE

SLAG., James, a Sinhalese, During the five days ended yes-seller of cinnamon oil, was fined disenses were reported:ing for hawking without a per terday, the following notiñable $5 at the Magistracy this morn

Small pox, two (one imported); mit at Wellington Street, There were 15 wet days. The enteric fever two cerebro-spinal biggest on any one day was 1.52 ever one. All the patients were

Chinese luches on the 16th, More than renk, half an inch fell on the 21st, 22nd, and 28th,

2nd, Pte. K. G. McClennan 18,

Revolver Competition.

Only to all comers Range-20

Yards. Position-Standing

Won by Sergt. Tugwell (B. Marines 30 (possible)

2nd, C. PO. Bristowa (Navy), 29

Lewis Gun Competition One drum (47 rounds) at 10'tiles. points for each tile broken-25 points for loading 25 points for. action Total 100

Time Liit 00 seconde,

Won by No. 3 Fletoon Pte F Dineley Pte K. C. McLennan, Pte

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A Chinese had to be shot in the leg for attempting to gain posses sion of & district watchman's A Chinese was found dead by revolver during an arrest for pos- Changing from a scaffolding in a session of wood. The case was The annual general meeting of lane near No. 145, Queen's Road mentioned at the Kowloon Magis. the Society of St. George will be West yesterday The case is tracy this morning when it was held in the City Hall at 530 pm believed to be one of suicide, remanded for one week, as the

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