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MOVING EFFIGIES. SUN COMPANY SUED FOR OBSTRUCTION.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 1916.

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

RIOTOUS FIREMAN

An Empress of Asia fireman, a Chinese, The case was concluded at the Hong created a scene when ashore in Kowloon kong Magistracy yesterday in which on Tuesday. He attempted to "rush" the Sun Company are charged with com the Indian guard on tho Canton Road, mitling a publie nuisance, by exhibiting and also called on anyone scar to kill moving figures in their shop windows, the Indian if he stopped him. The fifre thereby causing large crowds to collect man, when charged balore Mr. Hazeland, and to obstruct the footpath and road-admitted that he wanted to pass the way in Des Voeux Road Central on the Indian guard. A fine of $5 was imposed.

16th inst.

Hon. Mr. Mcl. Messer (C.S.P.) prose: cuted, and Mr. E. Davidson defended.

OPIUM IN SHOES.

SPORT.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

2ND DIVISION.

STAFF AND DEPARTMENTS

COY. K.S.LI:

HONGKONG RIFLE LEAGUE, RESULTS OF RECENT MATCHES.

The following are the results of the p "A" hooking which has taken place during the past few days in connection with the Rifle League

A good game resulted from the meeting of these teams. Both may be regarded as being in the running for champion ship honours, and were consequently

INT

TAIKOO RE

At Taikop on the 18th inst. Wad by the home team by 62 points, Scores

others expense. In the first half the H. T. Heath.

keen on obtaining points at each

Shropshires led by far the most of the. Nocol game, but although they almost managed. M. Scott A Chinese was walking up and down

it several times, they never quite beat. Birapson

1. Grimshaw a platform of the Kowloon railway Pritchard. It looked as though Hamlett W. T. Eldridge Answering Mr. Messer, the sub maiger said he remembered the Mounted station on Tuesday when he aroused the had done the trick on one occasion, that W, F. Bassford

D. L. Lyle Police dispersing the erowd, but he suspicions of a Customs officer.. A szel denied" objeeling to the police driving resulted in the finding of opium cleverly the people away, because he had the band concealed in the soles of the men's shoes, eight small tins being concealed in this them to attract people and that they had been driven way,

Mr. Davidson, on behalf of the Sun Company, said the cases was an important one, though it had been treated by Mr. Messer ngn smal one. The penalty was nothing to them, for the Company was a large one with a capital of four lakhs. and it was also a Company which was

way.

Mr. Hazeland imposed a fine of 8100, with the alternative of six months' hard

labour.

MISSING BASKET..

phir breaking through and finding to beat, but the Staff goalie only the

"

TAIKIO

Total

4. per cent, for sporture sights...

Total

recovered and a corner was the only less deduction of result. The Staff then took the ball to their opponents end for a while, but the

A

Coy soon brought it back again,

and half time arrived with no score.

In the second half the Staff, although they by ho means monopolised the Black

Williams game, had considerably more of it than Grimes they did in the earlier stages, and a Kaskill foul against the Shropshires, not far Lient. Ward from goal, looked dangerous. It was Page cleared safely however. The only goal Allen

Upon the arrival of the Heungshan from Canton, a Chinese traveller report ed the loss of a basket of clothing. A very useful to the general public, Tatakang on wharf daty effected the arrest toing so, they tried to do all they could for the public. With this end in view they showed effigies in their window for the entertainment of the public, which was a perfectly legitimate form of enter tainment. The question was whether the was sentenced to two months' hard labourPassed it to the centre, where Darricată |

of a man who had a basket. like the one which had been stolen, and he was charged with the theft before Mr. Haze land yesterday. The man admitted the theft and also previous convictions, and

and four hours' stocks.

of the match came from some very neat work by the Staff, in which five men wore concerned. Lawrence, nt back, kicked the ball right up the wing to Steele, that layer just reached it with his head and

Coxon

Total

200 500 600 ydu. yds. yds.

27 31 31 89 20 30 28 87

30 27 80 23 220 80. 29 30 31 27 2027 80.

20 27:27 19

28 30 22 72

008

061

200 500 600

gds. yds. yds.

30 33 33 98

25 20 31 85

33 26 22 81

21 28 26 70

17 31 27 73

24 25 19

23 24 10 63 27 20 8

398

DOCKYARD RECREATION CLUB V. SHROPSHIRES,

At the Tai Hai Hang Range, on the

25th aust. Won by the Dockyard by 53 points. ScoreH 2---

got to it and passed it to May at out- side right. May put in a beatiful centre, and Darricott, with a splendid effort, headed the ball into the net. For Candman the remaining few minutes the Staff Elson?

exhibition was an infringement of the Jaw simply because the police said they did not like it, and they (the Sun Com pany) wanted a decision on that point. Mr. Messer relied on a police witness, but called no evidence of injury to member of the public or to any premises in the vicinity. The police evidence was master the robbery was effected by two managed to clear. There was no furthes

·ALLEGED CONSPIRACY,

Some few days ago an employé at a Chinese shop at West Point reported to the police that he had been robbed of $15 which had been entrusted to him by his

to the effect that the roadway was.

men whom he did not know. The police blocked, but he would ask his Worship had reason to doubt the story, and as a to remember that a policeman had result of certain enquiries and discoveries strong leaning towards excessive order the employé was charged before Mr- and not too much law. He submitted Hazeland yesterday with defrauding his tint this evidence called by the prosecu-master and two other men were charged tion was too slight to justify a convic with conspiring to defraud. The case tion on a charge which was a very grave; was remanded for further enquiries to be one to such a concern as the Sun Com-made. pany. If another firm in the vicinity,

**POLAVEN."

MARINE COURT ENQUIRY.

The outbreak of fire on the 6.6. Polarex, a German prizo vessel, in the Kowloon dock on November End, was result of an enquiry of the

the Hongkong Marine Court yesterday. The Polaren, which was being converted into an oil vessel for the Asiatic Petroleum Company, caught fire in the engine room, and considerable damage was done

The enquiry was held at the instance of the Asiatic Petroleum Company, for whom Mr. F. C. Jenkin (instructed by Mr. Hooper) appeared, and the Hong- kong and Whampoa. Dock Company wAS represented by Mr. H. W. Looker.

DOCKYARD RECREATION CLUJ,

Brown (Captain)

pressed hotly, and Steele put in a good Cousins shot which the goalie only just Wright

scoring, the Staff and Departments winning by one goal to nil.

Referee Mr. Wright,

Brock Sears

Ponsford

200-300-600 yds. yds. yds.

23 28:20 80

32. 31 27 90

INTIMATIONS

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EVENING GLOVES

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Total Less deduction of 4

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EVENING SOCKS

DRESS WAISTCOATS

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Total

ATH K.B.L.I.

200.-500 800 jds, yds, yds.

31 32 32 85

20:28 25 82

RE, (R) 2. D COY. K.S.L.I.

This was a fairly even game in the first half, the Shropshires doing most of the pressing with the Engineers fre quently breaking away and looking

Sergt. Small certain cf scoring, but always finishing Sergt. Witson by putting the ball weakly straight to Lieut. Hughes the goalkeeper. There were numerous Sergh, Gardner.

Sergt. Davis

corners against the R.E., but their de Sergt. Moor fence was good. and with Jones playing Sergt. Cotton a good game they managed to keep their Sergt. Morris gual intact,

Both

Total Less deduction of 4 per cent for aperture sights..

28 -26 23 76

23 24 24 75

705

FROM $4.00 EACH.

$2.00 PAIR

$1.75 EACH.

$1.00 DOZEN.

$1.00 PAIR.

$5.00 EACH.

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24:20 2375

26 23 22 71

27 26 13,66

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22 20 23 65.

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· Total

683

NAVAL TEAM POLICE RESERVE

100 at $4.50

per 100 Duty

Paid.

The goals came in the second half, Plimmer scoring two for the "D" Coy., and Mathews the third, with a shot that gave the goalkeeper no chance. custodians had plenty to do, especially in the earlier part of the game, and saved well for their respective side by the Naval tram by 51 points. Result.p Coy. F.S.L.I. 3; R E. (R) 0

Referee Mr. McPherson,

CLUB. R-G.A.

To be played on the Club Ground on The Court was comprised of:--Com- | Saturday. The Club will be represented mander Beckwith, R.N., Commander by-Goldenberg; Black and McCubbin; Railton, Stewart and Rodger, Robinson, Gibson, R.N., and Captain Walker,

Walker, Chassels, McTavish and Stalker.

Kick-off 4:15 p.m.

Fay the Wing On Company, went into a FIRE ON THE civil court and applied for an injunc tion in a case of that kind, and with the evidence which had been given, they would not stand a ghost of a chance of succeeding. It was entirely a question of degree and common sense whether, according to Inspector Garrod, the obstruction was caused by the moving | effigies, or, according to the manager of the Company, the obstruction was caused by the band, for which they had not been charged. The charge was a grave uns because of the effect it would have, if the prosecution were successful, upon the Sun Company and other such com panies who attracted patrons in this manner. Mr. Davidson complained that the prosecution had been brought in an unfair manner They were charged with one date, and when the case came to

At the outset Mr. Looker said that this Court other dates were mentioned. He was not the Court applied for by Messes. also contended that no nuisance had been Johnstone, Stokes & Master, but the proved according to law, and asked for Court which had been applied for by the an acquittal because of the great amount Admiralty of doubt which existed. Mr. Davidson then proceeded to refer to law on the question as to how far a case had to be taken before au obstruction was proved. He mentioned one case in which a Fleet Street publisher named Carlisle had a little trouble with the Church,” and attracted crowds by exhibiting an effigy of the devil arm-in-arm with the must ask for an adjournmer as he Bishop. (Laughter.) "That was in was not in a position to bring his He had not had time to go 1834, added Mr. Davidson, "and was witnesses. a most scandalous thing to do, because into their evidence, and he could not Bishops were thought a great deal more promise to be ready for some days. He also had an objection to the jurisdiction

Commander Beckwith said he thought it was the same court.

Mr. Jenkin said that the Admiralty had not applied for the Court, because it was not within their jurisdiction to do so, but they might have placed a certain amount of pressure on it.

Mr. Looker said that, în any case, le

of in those days, perhaps, than they are to-day." (Laughter.) · That publisher of the Court. He would ask his Worship

the offending figures,

was reserved.

RUGBY.

CLUB . H.S.M.

At Stonecutters, on the 25th inst. Won

Scores:

Sgt. Huose

S. P. O: Loach

-NAVAL TEAM,

Ch. P. 0. Cree, G.M. Pte. Kelly, R.M.L.I. Pte. Martin, R.M.LĂ. Lee-Sgt. Botley

P. Q. Suith, G.M. P. Edmonds

Total

200:500 600 yds. yds. yds,

30 28 20 84 20 35 22 81 27 27 29 83 282426 78 31 28 21 75 23 24 25*2 23 30 18 71 27 21 20 69

615

POLICE-HESERVE.

200 500 600 yds. yds. yds..

28:28 29 79 20/20 25.77 29 :21 26 76

23 24 23 70

24 24 21.69

24 18 24 66"

26 11:28 65

15. 22-25 62

664

both sides putting a tremendous amount Sgt. Grimmett

This was a fine, fast, exciting game, A. S. P. Fraphs of energy into it. In the first half 08. M. Sirdar Khan honours were fairly even although the Ch. Insp. Mason sailors had rather the better of things. Reg. Sgt. Maj. Roylanen. Half time arrived with no score.

Sgt Fisher ... In the second half the Club were pin-

Inso. Gordon ned in their own half nearly all the. time, and it was very rarely that they St. Marks reached the half-way line. It speaks volumes for the Club defence, that the points against them at the end of the game were so few. The sailors scored try which they failed to convert, and shortly afterwards another one, which was converted to a goal by a beautiful by the Reserves by 02 points. Scores shot. Result H.M.S.1 goal and one try-8 points; Club, nil.

HOCKEY.

Total

VOLUNTEERS 7. VOLUNTEER - DESERVES, At King's Park on the 26th inst. Won

DESERVED.

200 500 600 yda, yds, yds.

30 29 33 95 29:32 31·9% 29.93 27 89 29 31 28 88

33 24 27 84

A. Jenkins** K. McLennan The following will represent the Volun Lesch ..... R.G.A at Happy Valley to day. Carpool Goldenberg, Hickling, Railton, Thomp G. H. 1. Bannerman 27: 31 23 84 son, Witchell, Halston, Evans (Captain), D. Follo Haskett, Rouse, Behnepel and A. NB. W. Grey Other

Bully-off, 4.30 sharp Volunteers in

was fined 40s, and was ordered to remove to consider his objection in due course,teer "B" team in a match with 87th J. Lyon ........

but he would now ask for an adjourn Mr. Messer also submitted various ment so that he could formulate his authorities, and subsequently judgment objection. He certainly would have to formulate an objection to the Court, as it might prejudice any action which might arise against his clients. On these white. grounds, he asked for an adjournment, so that he could get together his objection, and also bis evidence. Mr. Looker added: The only question is that the Court will have to hear my objection, and in the event of their deciding against ase I shall have to appeal, which will mean further loss of time.

ORDER OF ST. JOHN.

YA.D. REPORT.:

The total number of V.A.D. Nursing Members now at work is 2,652, allocated as follows:

At Home-Jo Military Hospital

Wards

At Home For General Service.... At Home In Auxiliary Hospitals Abroad.—In Military Hospitals Abroad.-Under Joint fammittee

1999

Mr. Jenkin said that he did not in tend to answer Mr. Looker's objection, because he had not properly formulated it, but he thought the case should come 133 on se soon as possible. He would ask 79 the Court to note that he had handed 441 to Mr. Looker documents to the effect

74 that the Court met that day.

2009

TWO CHALLENGES.

The following notice has been posted in the Civil Service. Cricket Club pavi- i lion

31 30 22 83

· 27 25 23 72

Total Less deduction of 4 pes rent. for aperture sights..

€37

·Total

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VOLUNTEERS.

The Hox, Steward (Mr. R. R. Wood),

to B. D. Evans challenges any members of the Flab run any distance for $10 a sided Martin

The Hon. Secretary (Mr. P. T, Lamble) Bradbury challenges any member of the Club of 401. Manuk years or upwards to run any distance V. Sorby up to a quarter of a mile, for $10 & side. T. Setherland Conditions-The races to take place on Green ****** Christmas morning. Half of the stakes Col, Chapmam to be devoted to some War Fund. Accept- Monances to be posted not later than Decem

ber 18th

Mr. Loober--I shall not accept them. The Count was adjourned until

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