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BIRTHS.

THE CANNON CASE

ARMS OR OLL PRESSING MACHINES?

"INTRICATE FACTS"

The case in which the master of the Tin Lee foundry at Mong kok atands charged with unlawful possession of cannon opened at the Kowloon Magistracy yester day.

Mr. H. S. Fitzroy (instructed by Mesars. Lee and Russ) submit ted in defence that the Arms Ordinance did not apply to the case and also that the articles Iwere not what they appeared to be. The case, he said in reply to His Worship, would be based on intricate facts..

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1926.

SCHOOL WORK.

RECORD OF DIOCESAN: BOYS'.

ANNUAL REPORT.

A very satisfactory year's TE- cord showing the high standard of work done in the school is con- tained in the fifty-seventh annual report of the Diocesan Boys' School.

In the Matriculation and Senior Examinations two Scholarships were obtained; two Honours and six Distinctions out of twenty Dls tinctions awarded to Boys' Schools In Hongkong.

John Pau was top in the King Edward VII Scholarship and in

“THE KID."

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

CASE

· AGAIN ADJOURNED.

The hearing of the adjourned summons brought by the Hongkong Amusements. Ltd., against the How Woo Trading Company of Holly- wood Road, for infringement of the harlie Chaplin film "The Kid" led to further argument between Mr

S.

C. Brooks (for the com-.

Rainants) and Mr. J. A. Gordon Leask (for the defendunts), before Mr. R. E. Lindsoll at the Central Magistracy this morning."-"

At the previous hearing Mr. Loask submitted that only the

the Education Scholarship and owners of the fim had the right took the former, S. V. Gittine won. to bring proceedings, for infringe- the King Edward VII Scholarship.ment, Mr. Brooks on the other han i In outlining his case for the

In the Junior Local Examina quoting a section by which hi prosecution, and later as witness, tions the results were even better. clients held that right. Referring Detective Inspector Pincott gave Out of 41 Distinctions awarded to to this point, it seemed to His Wor evidence of the seizures and also Boys Schools in Hongkong the ship that any other person other read from an order book seized on School gained 18 and got Distine- than the owners who were concern- the Chinese driver in question the premises relating to two sets tions in Arithmetic Book-keep-ed in the copyright rad, the right

to take proceedings. that they cannot disregard the water pumping oil crushing ing, Chemistry, Chinese, English, simple traffic regulations with im-other item for two sets of similar Physics, and Trigonometry

machines costing $640 and an- Mathematics, Mechanics, Music, punity. In mere money his latest machines for which money had offences have cost him $110— been paid on deposit. doubtless much more than he can

Although it was originally the intention to have the case tried by

afford to pay-but he may reckon two Magistrates, said the prosect himself fortunate that his mis- tion, the C.S.P. thought that the conduct had not more serious recharge was not sufficiently serious sults and that he was not on trial to warrant committal and asked

for the case to be dealt with sum for manslaughter.

marily. It was, however, suffi-

Expert Evidence.

The following were the results of school scholarships:

'Ho Kam-tong: John Pau, The Piercy: (1924-5): John

Pau and A. A. Reed: 1925-6, EL. G. Goddard and Wu Yan-tak, Chan Kai-ming and Arthur: (1925-6); D. Anderson and S. Broadbridge.

The change of the site of the

Committee Members.

The Committee of the School comprised, among others, Mr. E. F. Aucott, Mr. M. H. B. Scott and Mr. R. H. R. Wade, who re-

A point which was stressed was 28 to whether the infringement had been knowingly done, and on this argument ensued when the question. of the censorship card was brought "

up.

His Worship said that from the previous evidence he gathered that the card had been lost by the police. Mr. Brooke offered to call Mr. E. W. Hamilton, who was the Aim censor thon, as a witness, but His Worship held that his avidenes, would not carry them very far. Mr. Leask again commented on the

his defence.

The case was again adjourned.

WHOSE DOG?

SUMMONS AGAINST AN ARCHITECT,

In another recent case in the ciently serious, if his Worship school from Hongkong to Kowloon local Court a European owner of found the case proved, for the in- is referred to, also the cutting fact that the prosecution sought to motor cycle hinted at police fiction of the full penalty, a fine down of the plans due to local con- bring evidence after their case hac and imprisonment, in view of theditions. The re-arrangement of persecution which had made him fact that it was against the policy the buildings caused much anxious teen closed and he had disclosed resolve to quit riding here alto of the Hongkong Government to thought, it is stated, but the re- gether:

The Police, of course assist any of the opposing factions sult has justified the time spent until 12.30 p.m. to-morrow in order in China. The case was also con- Appreciation is expressed of the to look up the official records in 12- easily shattered that delusion.sidered serious from the fact that work of the members of Com-gard to the censorship of the alm. whilst in imposing a nominal the defendant enjoying the pro-mittees; fine, the Magistrate, remarked tection of the laws, of Hongkong that he did not desire to keep the manufacture of cannon..

should be engaged in wholesale

gentleman in question from riding a motor cycle as it was essential to him in his work. Elsewhere, agnin, it has been complained that GRATTON On May 31, at 107, the frequent Press criticisms and Kaling, to the Rev. J. M. and Police prosecutions are exercising Mrs. Gratton of the Wesleyanı Mission. Suichow, the gift of

& boneful influence on the motor a daughter.

cycle trade-un equally ridiculous The more sales of KIRBY-On June 3, 1926, at the assertion.

Victoria Nursing Home, motor cycles the better not only "Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs.for that particular trade, but the

T. C. Kirby, a daughter.

community in general. But the use of a motor cycle does not give the owner unlimited licence to emulate Major Seagrave who TRAFFIC CASES.

recently broke the world's record by careering along Southend Week by week the number of Beach at 153 miles an hour. Motor | breaches of the traffic regulations cycle racing experts would never by motorists appear to be increas dream of riding along Des Voeux ing. In most instances the Road or Nathan Road at a mere offenders are Chinese drivers of 20 or 30 miles an hour, and still -motor-cars--although-even-non-lose-should the ordinary amateur

Chinese drivers of cars and motor rider..

Hongkong, Wednesday, June 9, 1926.

cycles are by no means conspicu-'} It is all very well to inculcate ous by their absence in the Magis. the spirit, of "Safety First" into trates' Courts.

pedestrians--and it is admitted A case before Major King at that these are often the biggest the Central Magistracy yesterday sinners in a motor crash-but it may be taken as a fair illustration appears time for a systematic of the prevailing type of offence on Safety First" campaign in the the part of Chinese car drivers, ranks of Chinese car drivers and some of whom have not the slight owners of motor cycles. Failing est regard for the lives of other that, the only alternative would people, whether these latter be be to increase the penalties for pedestrians or the occupants of breaches of the traffic regulations, other vehicles. From the particularly, where convictions are evidence given in Court it secured for reckless driving. appears that some time after

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BURGLARS IN WYNDHAM... STREET.

Called as an expert witness, Major A. R. Stanford, R.4.0.C., signed on leaving the Colony. Ordnance mechanical engineer,est members of the Committee Mr. Aucott was one of the old- gave full descriptions of the and took a great interest in the Various articles shown him by the School Mr. Scott was on the Police and said that exhibit A," was a jointed gun with two parts Building Sub-Committee and his that screw into each other. The practical advice was very valuable, The following were members of chase portion at the joint was re- the Building Sub-Committee:- duced in diameter. It was ad- justed with a breech screw car professor G. T. Byrne, Mr. P. S Mr. AH. Compton (Chairman), rier and lever and was a similar Cassidy, the Rev. W. T. Feather- pattern to the 18 pounder guns. stone, and Mr. M. H. B. Scott. with the exception that there was cannon. This cannon was, how- ever, provided with a radical bent or touch hole.

no firing mechanism fitted to the

Witness detailed his visits to

The Finance Sub-Committee members were:

CASE NOT PROVED.

Before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy this morning, Mr. A. P. Samy, the architect, pleaded not guilty to a summons

without a muzzle. for allowing a dog to go about

summons,

Lance-Sergeant Mottram said he say a fox terrier dog without a muzzle at Bonham Road. The animal-entered No. 88. and 'ran Mr. A. H. Compton (Chairman), into an outhouse. Witness noted Professor G. T. Byrne, Mr. P. S. down Mr. Samy's name which ap Cassidy, the Rev. W. T. Feather-peared on the door and applied for stone, and Mr. W. L. Pattenden, the defendant's workshop where At the end of the year Major Mr. Samy denied, that the dog he found similar guns in the pro- E. J. Bone joined the School Com- ceas of manufacture. In one part mittee and became a member of

lathes the Building Sub-Committee. of the shop were two

The School was fortunate in suitable for the manufacture of

ung and one of these had a having two such valuable friends partially completed cannon be-as Mr. A. H. Compton and Mr. tween its centres.

P. S. Cassidy, they have given a l

the

was

bis and pointed out that there was nothing to prevent any

animal from entering his yard.

The summons was dismissed.

In another part of the premises (great deal of time during a year high sporting spirit in all games, witness found a breach end with which in many ways has been full especially football, and who was mechanism partly fitted, of worries, states the report largely instrumental in' forming while near by there was the com Favourable Medical and Gov- the Athletic Committee which had plated breech end. Witness also ernment Inspection reports are done good work and would be a discovered a number of complete printed in the report and an excel-'great help in the development of trunnion bands and some steel lent record of sports training and the new grounds. shafts which were suitable for the achievement, Reference is made At the end of September, 1925, manufacture of several more of to the departure of Mr A. Bower there were 311 pupils

who had done much to encourage 2 register. such guns.

door witness found two completed On going to the premises next chase portions lying near the water's edge and also the small model gun. Describing the article marked "E," witness said that it was practically the same as the cannon first referred to, with the exception that it was minus the chase portion but had in addi- tion an elevating gear.

With regard to the sketch witness said it www.y a very rough plan of a similar gun to that marked “A”: It might be shown to be mounted on a car- riage but witness said he would not swear to that, as the sketch was very rough, ...

Answering questions, witness said that in his opinion the joint-

midnight on May 25 & car driven by the Chinese charged CORRESPONDENCE. with reckless driving came out of Wardley Street into Des Voeux Road, and turned east. At the same time a taxi-cab, in which Was Sub-Inspector McLellan, was travelling along Des Voeux Road.'! Apparently when the Chinese car (To the Editor of the China Molly, ing was done to facilitate trans

driver came out of Wardley Street

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portation. He thought the can- ・non “A” (a 31⁄2 inch'gun), might he did not give a signal, änd, to Sir. Not wishing to make

last about two to three thousand avoid a collision, the taxi-driver, mountain of a molchill, I have re-rounds provided a reasonable who had the right of way, was frained from making an official recharge was used forced to apply his brakes, which port to the Police and I therefore In regard to the two orders for oil machines referred to by the caused him to skid, and collide crave the courtesy of your publica prosecution, defendant said that with a lamp standard. As a re- tion.

they came from Macao, but he did sult Sub-Inspector McLellan was Small articles of a strictly pernot know the address of either of

the purchasers. S injured and was in hospital for sonal and private nature have been

The case was adjourned till over nine days. The accused, it stolen during the last few days from this afternoon. was stated in Court, had previous at least two if not, more flats. ly had an accident, and had been These flats are in that part of Wynd- ham Street between the Glenealy fined for reckless driving. corner and the Arbuthnot Road the present occasion Major Wilson ateps. The victims would hardly emphasised the seriousness of the like to describe the articles to any case by imposing a fine of $100, body. Nor would the burglars be

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In addition to a fine of $10 for the Chinese driver not reporting his change of address.

able to realias much.on them.

A stitch in time saves nine, bigger burglary may yet be pre vented by being on the qui vive Thanking you, and enclosing my

card,

The sentence cannot be regarded as an excess.ve one by any means, but it is sufficiently alutary to warn drivers of the same class as Hong, June 01

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Poets' Corner.

SOCIETY.

On the Continent also Blighty Birth and breeding lead Society Pedigrees, families have always won Boasting of money isn't done.

Nouveaux Riches" poor old things Money talks but never sings Pelf is nothing, they think it all Only succeed in looking small

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Hongkong, Kowloon, North Point, West If you have the money "maskee" the rest Born to the purple or down in the slum If you have the dollars up you come.

RAINBIRD.

TO THAT IN A BOWL OF GREEN,

A little creature which thou art,

"Born out of His procreative hand; Fore'er in water, ne'er to part;

Powerless art thou when cast on land.

Moulded He thou as did to me

Though Man is highest of all things; But thou hast sense, and I can see,

A mind minute within thee rings:

My goldfish thou, and goodly too,

That leadst its life in a bowl of green; Dally' with tricks forever new...

Enrapte me with thy sweet serene.

"Twas weeks ago since it has gone The only comrade e'er thou hast; My cat, forsaking a tarpon, Pounced on it and devoured it fast.

A lonely one thou hast become;

A sickly feeling thou dost bear, Whate'er may now thou'rt save as gum

And for the ravenous puss to stare},"

ALEXANDER CLAUDE GREAVES,

on the