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MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1926.

HIS WIFE'S DEBTS.

RICH MERCHANTS ALLEGED CONDUCT

SATURDAY'S BANKRUPTCIES.

Son Who "Paid For Mother's Clothes.

In the case of Leung Cho-kwun, ged 24, of Sassoon's compradore department, it was stated that his father was a rich rive: `mer- chant and that the lad's family was being kept by the father,

In the course of the examine tion of the young man's affairs by the Official Receiver, dabtor made ar astonishing assertion with re- gard to his father.

not trust.

"No Worse Oft.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

WHITE INGS!

CLOSING CRUISE AT THE, YACHT CLUB.

LADIES DAY!

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It must be very gratifying to and last but not least the originator and donor of the Commodor for trophy for the race, to see how and usefulprizos successful and popular the event the fortunate winners.. | has become

» The fast, feature of the sulling events that I intend to allude to is by no means the least. The event in question being the defeat

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SATURDAY'S RACES,

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Debtor further stated that his stipulation with regard to security business had been in Mercer was not to be considered as estab Streat and was connected with the dishing a precedent. silk piece, goods trade. It had

Warrant For Arrest

Who ladies look forward to been established for 80 years. His

showing us the way home next bankruptcy was a personal one as The issue of a warrant for the the other partner in the firm had arrest of a partner in the Wing

year and in the interim thay are going in for intensive study of the money. The business was now, Shing-shan firm was referred to

YRA. rules. They would assure however, closed: Tho debts which in connection with their affairs debtor had contracted personaly and it was stated that a partner "Ladies' Day on the occasion of a picked team of Club helms you that rumour was ever a lying had been for busincse but he hail had instituted the proceedings, of the annual closing cruise, was men by the Ladies. The match jade and that there is no truth had to raise them on his own stating that the other had made observed in time-honoured fashion was 5 a side and the event con- in the suggestion that the boat Two young Chinose" of good name because he couldn't get false statements in his inform-on Saturday at the Royal Hong-sisted of 2 races, one in the boys fix the men in the last raca

morning the other in the after (ltr). ation to the Official Receiver and Rong Yacht Club... family. andh both. in the money on the firm's.

Among the visitors entertained noon the final result being Reverting to my proper genus, employ of Sassoon and Co. The Official Receiver: And yet that certain alleged debts were.

"false. The falsities amounted to by the flag officers and committee Ladies 61 points, Men 50 points I will now ask you to give three margin of 11 points in cheers for the ladies, Bless 'em, Ltd., appeared in the Bank-the other partner had money.

Debtor: The money I got was perjury I substantiated, said the wore officers of the American war--a

favour Official Receiver. Certain books ships in port

of the Ladies. The coupling with them the name of ruptcy, Court on Saturday when it was stated that both, although raised among friends.

The Official Receiver, Then it were also said to have been During the afternoon there Ladies are to be heartily con- Mrs. E. W. Carpenter.

The cheers together with a only earning $70 und $30 a month

were races in the cruiser class, gratulated on the result.

tiger," respectively as clerks, had Sor-was a matter of friendship and destroyed.

Other Activities.. Mr. S. C. Brooks, who repre- three races: for members on the rowed large sums of money and

sented the partner who had sailing side, and the biggest draw- The rowing season has also gone jointly into bankruptcy.

instituted the proceedings, raised ing event of the year, that for the bean a very successful one and al- A building contracter named Li

the question of costs.. The Court Leveson Cup, was rowed off in though the Rowing men was un- Hon-ting was also examined in hac it within its power to in-three heats. Launches and motor lucky to lose the services of Dr. connection with his bunkruptcy, stitute proceedings and in that boats full of interested spectators Minett as Rowing Captain at the

Following are the results He mentioned several large cot-event costs would be in court. followed the boats.

beginning of the season this Saturday's closing cruise:- tract he had fulfilled, including His Lordship said that he could Interesting Rowing Race. section of the Cluble activitias is

Cruisers. the building of houses at Aber- not do that without the facts:

Six crews were entered,, which to be congratulated on having Mr. Norseman" (Mr Moncrieff) deen and work at the Steam before him. Mr. Brooks client is a record for this event. In the Jack as their Rowing Captain in "u & I (Mr. H. E. Rouse) Laundry and stated that he had had commenced proceedings and been unfortunate in that the piles would have to bear the costs first heat, the A.P.C. and Hong his place. He has proved very "Mist" (Mr. A. Thornhill)

in successful in his arduous post.. kong Bank qualified to row

Ladies' Races-Handicap Class, for the former had cost more (His Lordship) could not act as the final and in the second, the Of the Rowing Events, Leve "Rolla" (Mrs. Croucher) ........

1 A night scene in a ladies? than anticipated and that typhoon

Submarines and the P.W.D. son Cup was won by the PW.D. La Linda" (Mrs. L. G. Scott) 2 sleeping compartment on the wreckage had led to loss on the an auxiliary for creditors.

The final was rowed off in great grew with the Navy second, while Falcon (Miss Shaw) 3 luxurious CPR trains. other.

Other Cases..

Heyward Hays, Debtor stated that he had been. Consideration of the affairs of style, the Submarines (the crew in the race for the Hong Cup.*** Witness's reply was that he in business for seven years. He the Hing Loong-Shing Kee firm of which had been considered as presented by Mr. E. B. C. "Bluenose" (Mrs. Mitchell). "spent several hundred dollars of had been a draughtsman in Leigh was adjourned, on the application favourites during the latter part Hornell, the P.WD crew were "Boojum" (Miss Lewis)... Min paying a bill for his mother's and Orange and had left to get of Mr. Brooks, who stated that of the training) pulling off the again successful, the A.P.C. being Sealark" (Mrs. Hunt).

better wages in connection with one creditor in Annam had still event with the PW.D. a good the runners up-5 crews entered! It is a great satisfaction to the The Official Receiver: Do you preparing tenders, setting up on not replied as to whether he second.

The day was made complete by General Committee to see thu

The Leveson Cup. seriously contend that

your his own later. He brought no agreed to the submitted scheme of father, a rich man, who is already money himself, being entirely composition.

a race for collapsible lifeboats large amount of enthusiasm that Won by the HM. Submarines supporting your family, relies on financed by others. Amounts now A receiving order was granted from submarines and a dinghy is now taken in rowing by the ( G. Tanner, Lt. W. Mair, Lt.

Club members.

Cdr. E. Barraclough, Lt. E. RA. you a clerk earning $30 a month, outstanding were $14,300 borrow in respect of the affairs of two race for boat boys.. to liquidate his wife's debts..

On The Lawns.

The Bowling Section did not Gibson and Lt. G. Slate), 2nd led and cost of goods. bought, other Chinese debtor, viz., Yau Hing Cheong, Kee and Fung Kang $85,000.

On the Club premises, bowls meet with the success that they P.W.D. (Messrs. R. C. Keen,

desired last season-in fact 1 Baker, D. H. McBride, K. S. Recoivor: You Po, for whom Mr. Brooks and Mr.

games were in progress through started with nothing and finished J. 7. Prior appeared respectively. the afternoon and the many don't think that we had a match Robertson and H. J. Pearce).

Berthon Boats Race. visitors to the Club look tea onto our credit. But I believe that! the hwn while watching the things will now change, as, in the

18 19 and 18. various events contested during coming season, we shall have two champions of the Colony - and

CHAMPIONSHIPS. the afternoon.

ing for us. You have also this several potential champions play-

Following are the prizes afternoon seen some of our talent during the year and presented

the greens and I have no

yesterday. doubt, been favourably impressed,

Combined Cruiser Class 1st with their department and play."Norseman (Messrs.. Ryan, "Macao" Cup, presented Mr. Past Commodore's Departure.. Moncrief and Edwards) 2nd G. H. Potts: "L. and I." (Mr. and We have Mr. Denison with us "Coquette" (Mr. F. Oliver): 3rd Mr H. S. Rouse). " this afternoon for the last time and D (Mr. and Mrs. H. S. he is one of our oldest members Rouse). Pr and a past Commodore of the

Handicap Class 1st "Colleen Club and I am glad to say that (Messrs. Jack and Fitzgerald) his name will be perpetuated in 2nd "La Linda" (Mr. A. the Club by the Denison Cup that Shielda); 3rd "Diana" (Capt. he has recently presented to the Arthur).

The Official Receiver, enquired how the large sums of money he borrowed had been spent

clothes..

Setting A Precedent. Debtor: My father has severul wives and if he paid the debts of are he would have to pay the debts of all My mother's debts fm a anfounded td ever 3,800) twels..

The Official Receiver: I What you say is correct, wouk he be proud of people knowing that he refused lo pay his wife's debts?

Debtor: The debts were among clansmem se people woukh't know. about it..

The Official Receiver (with a chance at the Presa bench): But they may know yet Mr.

Under farther examination, debtor stated that he had borrow- ed.$1,500 from an Indian money Fender on. The security of shares in #knitting company of which he was secretary at the time..

The Official Receiver: On what salary?

Debtor: $60 a month.

The Official Receiver: That was two years ago and you are now only getting $80 a month p Your services seem to be depre- eiating instead of increasing in value.

"Worthless" Shares.

Debtor was further asked if he

did not know when he pledged the shares that they were absolutely worthless.

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The Officini

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In the gymnasium of the Empress of France," which left New York on February 6 for a winter cruise on the Mediter

ranean,

OPEN NIGHT.

THIRD OF RA.O.B. SERIES

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At the conclusions of the day's sport, prizes won during the sea- son were presented by the wife of the Commodore, Mrs. E. Won Carpenter who was presented with a beautiful bouquet tied with the Club colours by little Miss Mitchell who herself received a box of chocolates..

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Commodore's Speech. Pifor to the presentation of prizes, Mr. E. W. Carpenter (Com-

in addressing modore).. gathering.. said: It gives.

ол pleasure: me great half of the Flag Officers, Com mittees and Members of the Club to welcome you here this after- noon and we trust that you have all enjoyed this. the occasion of four Annual Closing cruise.

Following the usual procedure I propose to give you a short resumé of our activities during the past season,

of view.

Gael and One Design Class. Gael (Mrs. Carpenter)

won

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Commodore's Cup, ・ Cruisers, presented by Mr. E: W. Carpen ber:Mist (Messrs. Thornhill

and Lee Jones),

Vice-Commodore's Cups, Rac- ing Yachts, presented by Mr L. Shields: "Diana" (Surgn Brown, R.N.); "Pierrette"

Vice-Commodore's

C w p (Lts. W. Vereker and W. Scott)

Cruisers, presented by Mr. Âu. În Shields: U. and. L." (Mr. and Mrs. H S. Rouse),

Rear Commodore's Cup, Face ing Yachts, presented by Capt.. W. Davison: "Daphine" (Mr. Ha, Effesroe).

Rear Commodore's Cup Cruisers, presented by Capt. W Davison: "Norseman" (Messrs. Ryan, Moncrieff and Edwards).

"Tai Yut" Cup, trophy for Championship Winners! Joan" (Messrs Armstrong and Lock)..

"Norseman" Cup, presented by Messrs. Ryan, Moncrieff, and Edwards: U. and I." (Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Rouse).

"Colleen Cup, presented by Messrs. Jack and Fitzgerald

Club On behalf of the Yacht Heyward Hays Class: Ist "Why Club I wish Mr. and Mrs. Denison Wonder?" (Mr. H. S. Rouse) and a long and happy retirement 2nd "Boojum" (Mr. F. G. Vaux);"Rolla" (Mr. N. Croucher). in the old country.

LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP.

One Designs and Gacks,

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"Why Wonder ?" 'Cup, 'present- ed by Mr. H. S. Rouse: "Boojum”

"Daphne Cup, presented

Lts. W. Vereker and W. Scott.

Denison Cup, presented by Mr. A. Denison: "Falcon" (Mr. A. Ritchie).

W. 3rd "Bluenose" (Capt. Finally 1 wish to think Davison, R.N.R.). Mrs. Rouse,. the Honorary Gael and One Design Class: (Mr. F, G. Vaux). Librarian, Mr. Cleland the 1st

"Daphne" (Mr. H. H. Hon Treasurer, Mr. Rouse Effersos) 2nd "Gael (L-Mr. H. E Offersoe "Playrette" the Hon.. Sailing Secretary. Comd. E. Barraclough, R.N) Chief Yeoman of Signals, Mr. Srd "Joan" (Messrs..

"Ladies" Cup. presented by Murphy the Official timekeeper-Armstrong and W. Lock). Ladies' Championship Competi- First and foremost I am very very onerous post-Ah Mow the

tora: "Dorothea" (Mr. C. Grist). gratified to say that, thanks to Club Attendant who stuck by the

Belilios Challenge Trophy: "Boojum'" (Mr. F. G.. Vaux). loyall and very active committees, Club single handed all through

Warren Handicap Class: 1st "Diana"

Memorial Trophy: the past season has been an une the strike, and lastly Mr. Oliver qualified success from all points the Hon. Secretary for their work and "Colleen" a tie. "Diana": "Joan" (Messrs. Armstrong and

Generally speaking the winds for the Club during the past Mrs. A. Arthur; "Colleen: Miss Lock). Debtor admitted that he could

season. The Club thanks. are Hazelandį. You are in no not find a purchaser for then but with nothing.

have proved favourable for good they had cost his father $3.000, worse position now, in fact you

racing and most of the events have specially due to the latter for the whole hearted and genial manner The knitting company had closed have had eight years training and

resulted in close finishes.

in which he had carried out his down now and so far as he knew a fairly comfortable existence for

The outstanding yachting events heavy duties, and it is largely due they had paid out" no dividend to seven years on other people's

are; I conskler, firstly the very to him that the Club functions happy relations that have existed have proved so successful ereditors. When he pledged the money. shares, however, he thought they Debtor: It was only in the lastSATURDAY NIGHT'S CONCERT between the Navy and ourselves.

Ladies' Thanks, were worth the $3,000 paid

two years that I began to lose

Representatives teams of the.

After the presentation of The Official Receiver: 1 you money.

White Sulphur Spring, Apr. 24. Navy and Yacht Club met on 3

Hunter and Richards defeated. believed that the shares were

The R.A.OB. Institute in Hong- occasions and we had the pleasure prizes, Mr. Rouse said he had been

Tilden and Chapin, 2-6, 7-5, 6-8, worth that, why did you raise only

kong is forging ahead and much of entertaining them to tiffin at asked to reply for the ladies and

6-4, thus winning the Mason- half of that amount on them and

When Fang Chick, who hadis being accomplished by the well our Club twice and they wined and in doing so they desired him to

Dixie lawn tennis championship, at the same time borrow $500 speculated in land, was examined organised social events which now tiffened us once on board the shank the Flag Officers and Com- mittee for arranging their cham-

Vincent Bichard's defeated from another Indian money lender by the Official Receiver as to the take place regularly at the pre- "Titania" we lost that race pionship races, the owners who Commodore's Cups, Racing on a promissory note ander which debts he had incurred. debtor mises of the local Order.

(ltr) the first race the Club wonent their boats, Yeomen of Yachts, presented by Mr. E. W. Tilden in a thrilling encounter in (Mr. N. the finals of the Singles of the atated that he was and always

Targe attend on points and gained the Com-Signals Murphy for his happy Carpenter: you were to pay back $1,000,

Debtor I could get no one to had been the sole owner of the dance of members and friends modore's Flag: the two remaining emile to the winners and his con- Croucher) "Bluenose" (Capt. W. same championship by 11-9, 6-2, buy the shares.

Luen On Company. He had no at an "Open Night" cancer (the races the Navy won. The points dolences to those not so successful Davison, R.N.R.).... The Official Receiver: 1 put it partners.

third of the series) presented by at the close of the series of to you that when you contracted Asked if he was absolutely cer- the R.A.0.3. concert párty on races were: Navy 376, Club 327. these debts amounting in all to 'tain on this point, debtor stated Saturday night the hall being $2,000 you had no idea of how the that he was.

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money could possibly be paid back. The Official Receiver then drew Mr. W. Howells was the Chair Joint Bankruptcy.. his attention to an affidavit he hadman,, supported by Mr. W. Douglas Another clerk in Sassoon's signed in connection with a pre-an, Secretary.. named Fung Shu-kai, who had vious civil action in which he had The following took part in in gone into joint bankruptcy to termed himself the managing dividual items:- gether with the previous debtor, partner. was also examined. He stated

Debtor stated that he was not

the result being that we have the Commodore's Flag and the Navy the greatest number of points. It is hoped that this series of races will always be a feature of

our yachting season. While on the subject of the Navy I should Messrs. I'Anson, Rex Russell,ke on behalf of the members to thank. Commodore Stirling for

that he had stood security for the aware that there was any differ dock Bissett, Barnicott, Captain the very great practical interest

previous debtor for $500 and had once,

not received a cent of the money. When the difference was ex He had later signed a note to an plained to him he stated that he Indian money lender for $500 on now realised for the first time which he received $250. This that he had made a mistake. He was for family" expenses.

had, in fact, always been the sole

The Wing Hing Bank.

Witness stated that he was an owner.. old Queen's College boy. He was ' 30 years of age, married and had two children. His salary was $70.

month..

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he takes in the Club.

Record of Endurance:

McNaught Thompson, Mitchell, Moller and Cyril Morfelt.

An excellent comedy akit, en- titled "Missing the Bus" was also The next point that I would like given, the east being-Alf Mr. to draw your attention to was att Mitchell: Liz: Mr. Doug Gibbs the race to Macao and back which Stop: Mr. Mad Muller.

was held on Boxing Day. It was: In a dramatic sketch "The very successful event, 6 boats Lights of London," the cast was competing. The course, which la Agent: Mr. W. Douglas Gibb: 71 miles long, was covered by the leading boat in 22 hours 10 mins.

The affairs of the Wing Hing Comedian: Mr. Jack Ass Mitchell;

Bunk, a family concern in con-Actor: Mr. F. Augustus Muller; The outstanding feature of this

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Secretary Mr. Oliver who, owing to his sailing companion failing' him at the last minute, decided to sail the "Coquette" by himself which entailed his holding the helm for the whole period of the race. a matter of 24 hours. He

race was the effort of our Hon.

The Official Receiver: Earn nection with which His Lordship Policeman: Mr. Bunty Williams ing the Bolary that you had previously made some strong do, do you consider that you were comments on the policy of the justified in incurring liabilities for partners, came up for consider- We have long suspected that a friend and for yourself to such tion, the Official Receiver applying many a politician who claims that amounts?

for adjudication,

he hears his country calling is a Debtor: I stood security as the A trustee willing to serve had ventriloquist Judge, * money lender would not advance now been unanimously appointed, without it.

he stated. He was a man with " A third herd of wild blson has finished this I consider quite a Debtor also admitted borrow substantial estate, was manager been found ranging the Slave feat of local endurance and I pre- ing another sum on an 1.0.U. of a Chinese bank and had land river country. These have never sume that, as he could no leave from another employee of free of all incumbrances. He own the corral nor branding the helm, his crow fed him from a Sassoon's.

was not, however, prepared to iron Previously two distinct bottle during that period A "Lucky" Man. enter into additional security to a herds were known to frequent the The Trevessa Race for ship When the affairs of another personal bond of $50,000. The 10,000 square mile tract bounded life boats, was held on 2 occasions. debtor, Cheng Pat-hing, came trusteeship would be a difficult by the Peace and the Salve rivere, At the first event the race wan under review, he stated that one probably involving, consider but this is a distinct and new won by a boat from the es "Hal his present expenses were only able litigation on the result of body. Rangers, pushing through Loong of the Douglas Laprail $25 a month, his rent being $15 a which depended whether much or and cutting trails in outpost Line, the second race brought month.y

little would be recovered.

stations of the great wild animal forth 9 competitors, a boat from The Official Receiver: You are His Lordship granted adjudica reserve, in the northland, disa Tjisoridar of ICA.L a lucky man.

tion but remarked that the covered this herd?

being the winner

1st "Bluenose" (Mrs. E. J. R. Mitchell); Zad "Sealark" (Mrs. H. B. Crane) 3rd "Why Wonder?" (Mrs. J. L. Adams),

Bluenose Cup, presented by Mrs. E. J. R. Mitchell: Joan" (Mrs. Davison)

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