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HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

THEFT OF CLOTHING.

For stealing a quantity of clothing belonging to the No. 1 Boy at the Craigengower Club; Chinese was son- tenced to six weeks' hard labour and four bours' stocks.

NECESSITY.

griny-looking Chinese appeared before Mr. Wood charged with stealing cul. In reply to the Magistrate the defendant admitted stealing a few lamps in order that I could wash myself***

SPORT.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL,

H.K. VOLUNTEERS, KISUJATA These teams met in the United Bervices League, on the Club Ground, yesterday, The Club commenced in fine style and their supporters must have anticipated n easy victory. After about the first ten minutes, however, the soldiers got into their stride, and the Club was sel dom allowed to become very dangerous. Stalker, and McTavish had hard lines in the early stages, and Robinson and Smith also tried shots but it was only the first effort, namely that of Stalker and McTavish, which caused the soldiers

He was fined $10, or, in default, 14 much uneasiness. What turned out to be days' hard labour.

OPIUM.

the only goal of the match came just before half-time. The movement started with Pritchards, who put the ball out to Peplow. Peplow, who had been res- Two Chinese women were brought be

ponsible for many fine centres, again fore Mr. Wood on a charge of being placed the ball well in front of the goal, found in poscussion of opium at Kowloonad Machi ruuving up had no difficulty Railway Station. One of the women had

in scoring.. tires tins of the drug concealed in a pair of shoes, and four sins tied round her waist. The other woman had a tonls of opium hidden in the hollow stick of an ambrella.

The case against both defendants was remantled for further evidence to be. obtained.

A MEDICINE MAN

When charged with the theft of some sugar from the China Sugar Refinery, a Chinese employt said he took the sugar to put in medicíno with which to cure some bruises he had received during an

The soldiers would undoabtely have managed more goals in the second half, as they were much the better team, and the majority of the play was in their opponents. territory, if they had not upset their forward line by sending Jones

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The report of the General Managers (Mosers. Showan, Tonics & Co.) for pre- sentation to the shareholders at the twentieth ordinary general meeting of th's Company, to be held on the 23rd

nat.. states:

The gross earnings for the year ending 31st December, 1916, amount to 8168,013.01, and there remains a sum of 8109,456.45 at credit. of Profit and Loss Account, which it is recommended be appropriated as follows; ——

To place to reservo fund ........... €20,000.00 To pay a dividend of 7 per

cent, or 70 cents per share 87,500.00 To carry forward to the credit

of next year's account. 1938.45 The investment in Green Island Cement Co's thares has been written up to $10 per share, and the resulting appreciation (820,000) transferred to Reserve Fund, raising it to $125,000,

Consulting Committee. In accordance with the Articles of Association, Messrs. 8. H. Dodwell, H. P. White and U Poi On retirn, but offer themselves for re- election,

SECOND LIST

The following further members whose official numbers are given below have sent the following amounts totalling $10,280 to us for investment in War Loan The Committee has been able to invest this sum in Straits War. Loan at six per cent.

to play amongst the defence, Many fine HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA ecntres were placed about where an inside | WAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, left should be found, but there was nobody thero to take them, and Black always managed to clear in time, The Club masaged a short period of goal-worrying in this half, and Pritchards had a very anxious five minutes, but nothing tan- gible came of the effort. Stalker tried a Long shot which Pritchards cleared with out very much difficulty, and at the other end, Machin banged the ball at the goal- keeper from a fine pass from his left wing. This was a very narrow escape for the Club. A fine sprint by Peplow, Sentence of seven days' hard labour past Black, just before the Brish nearly was passed.

Lassault.

Inspector Sim remarked that a large quantity of sugar had been missed, and two Europeans had been put to watch They caught the defendant.

PURSE SNATCHERS.

brought the Baropshires their second goal, but Goldenberg just managed to turn the ball over the cross bar. There was no further scoring, and whatever hopes the Club had of winning the U. B. League this year are now dispelled. The contest will now probably be a triangular one between the R.E. R.G.A and K.BL.I

Result K.S.L.I, 1, HE Volunteers 0. Referee Mr. Wright.

KAMA

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Members are requested to return their pass books to the undersigned to be made up.

$1,700.-No, 201

-1,000 No. 200, 201, 216, 219, 183.-

800,- No. 168. 600 No. 221

- 500.—No. 220.

200-No. 210, 224 103 – Nó 100 160 No 208

130 No. 2133 100,--No. 201, 206

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65, No. 227.

50 No. 16 222 223

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 1917.

MAN POWER IN MALAYA.

THE FMS GOVERNMENT'S. ATTITUDE DEFINED

The General Secretary of the F.M.S Chamber of Commerce has received a letter from the Under Secretary, F.M.S., in reply to the resolution recently passed at a joint meeting of the PAM, the FMS. Chamber of Mines and the F.MS, Chamber of Commerce. The re- solution in question was as follows:-

That this joint meeting of represents- tires of the Planters Association of Malaya, the IMS Chamber of Mines and the FM.S. Chamber of Commeren considers that the pretent scheme of ch taining then from the FM.S. for active service by inviting volunteers is not a satisfactory one, and if the Government does now or may in the future desire to send mon from the FMS on active service oaside Malaya, then thọ Govern- ment of the F.M.S; be asked to register all adult male European British sub jects in the Federation and have theui examined for fitness for military service, with a view to mobilising them as and. when required for qevice with the im perial forces. In the meantime the re- presentatives urge that steps be taken to prohibit all adult male European British subjects leaving Malaya unless under medical certificate or by special. permission of Government Finally, the associations here represented invite Government to take advantage of their

The reply was as follows:- organisations and co-operation,

I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letters dated January 12th and 16th on the subject of the scheme for obtaining men from the Federated Malay States for active Lervice. The resolution passed at the joint meeting of

presentatives of the Planters Associa tion of Malaya, the Fedorated Malay States Chamber of Mines and the

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Two young Chinese were charged before Mr. Melbourne with being concerned in the anatching of a purse from an old walking The latter Was Chinaman. along in the Central district when he way suddenly hurtled by a group of four Chinese youths, and soon afterwards discovered that his purge, containing $13 odd, had been removed from the orecast. pocket of his coat. A district watchman, who had witnessed the happening succeed ed in arresting one of the thieves, theavy goalkeeper being at fault. Before UXION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD., ment providing for compulsion be passed

remaining three making their escape in the crowd. At the Magistracy yes- terday morning, whilst waiting for the charge against the arrested youth to be heard, the witchitan noticed another of the group of four in a room of the Court, arrested him, and when the case was eventually called on there were two defendants in the dock,

RE'S NAVY.

This match was played on the Navy. Bround yesterday and, as events proved, was an easy win for the soldiera Play had been in progress but a little while before Townsend opened the scoring, the

long the soldiers had another goal, Scott beading in neatly from a corner. Despite good forward, play by Hutching son and Norris on the Naval right wing, play returned to the Naval end. Numer- pushots were directed at the goal and Crocker saved twice in quick succes- tion, nitimately being defeated again by The interval found the R.E.'s Bar leading by three goo's to nil.

25.--No. 202 211, 12, 213, 919. 20--No, 190,ÇOS, 203,

10- No. 193, 197, 198, 207, 214.

5.- No. 228.

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Hon Secretaries.

Hongkong, 4th February, 1917

CANTON AMATEUR THEATRICAL

SOCIETY

The Canton Amateur Theatrical Society is again to be congratulated upon a very successful effort which should result in another substantial contribution being made to the Allied Red Cross Funds. Under the able direction of Mr. John Robertson, it produced the very amuning play, "The Marriage of Kitty," on Mon day evening, and was rewarded by

The

The Government, however, is strongly of opinion that the patriotism of both employers and employed is such that the voluntary achete will be found to be. sufficient.

His Excellency desires that his thanks may be conveyed to the Federated Malay Stater Chamber of Commerce, the Plant ors Association of Malaya and the Federated Malay States Chamber of Mines for their invitation that the Gov ernment should take advantage of their organisation and co-operation,

After a little midheld play in the second half Scots initiated a movement that gave White a chance, and he rushed Both stoutly denied any Enowledge of the ball into goal. Godfrey came across and carried the ball out with his hand, the affair. Asked what he was doing in it being a moot point whether the ball the Court that morning, when arrested, had not already crossed the goalline. The referee settled matters by awarding the Fecond defendant remarked that he

a penalty, and the soldiers gained their was out of employment for the day and desserts when Scott score easily from merely cane to the Court to hear the this. More good forward play gave large and enthusiastic audience.

Townsend a chance to add turther to the sepre, and he scored the fifth and last difficult title role was ably sustain goal for his team. After this the soldiers en by Mir, HM Webb, and the

lackened down somewhat and a lot of rest of the cast Wits as follows the play was contested away from the Navy goal, Nowman snapped up a chance Sir Reginald Belize, Bart Mr of scoring, and a fine ligh shot from him | A. B. Puddicombe; John Travers,'' found the net, this being the sailors only point.

a Solicitor, Mr. Arnold Hotson; "Nor- Beault, R. E. 6, Navy 1

bury,” a Mau-Servant, Mr. H. C. Shrub Referee, Mr. Bowles,

sole; ** Hampton," Travers Clerk, Mr. H. D. Browne Madame de Semiano, firms

Satance of six weeks' hard labour and

was imposed. fonts hours stock

ALLEGED STABBING BY A

BOATSWAIN.. Wong: Kai, boatswain of the .. Laipiess of Russia, was charged before Mr. Melbourne with having stabbed members of the crew on board that steamer in the harbour on 27th December last

UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE.

Mr. Haywood, solicitor, appeared for RGA the complainant, and Mr. Davison, RE solicitor, for the defendant.

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Club

H. K. Volunteers The evidence was to the effect that or Navy

MUNITIONS FOR U.S. NAVY, AMERICAN FIRMS UNDERBIDDEN. The Rathside Company, Limited, an English concurs, has underbid all Ameri- can firms for the manufacture of e

sixteen. inch and fourteen-inch armour piercing projectiles for the United States Navy.

When bids were opened in Washington it was discovered that, notwithstanding the fact that Great Britain is at and for the past two and a half years has been buying immense quantities of ampunition from America the English company had submitted a bid of 3200 less for each projectile than the lowest American bidder, and had guaranteed delivery in half

the time the American

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Mrs. A. B. Puddicombe; and "Rosalie," Tomised to.deliver the oROPANE POKE

Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Daniele Issued a statement in explanation

a French Maid, Mrs. J. E. B. de Courcy of the Britisk firm's ability to underbid All the players did well, being admirably the Americans. He said they could de

P W L D FA. P. suited to their respective parts. Thit because England's heavy ships are not doing any fighting now and therefore do 10 scenery was much admired, especially not require projectiles for their big guns.

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STRAITS CHINESE AND THE WAR.

lic day to question about a dozen of the crew asked the defendant, as boatswain, for 84 conts of overtime money, which, they alleged, was due to them, to on ahore. Defendant refused, mying he had not the money, and put them of her mistress, a Chinese, who resides in the very marked success this talented illed workmen for work in the munition

to spend

till next day. The men understood the

An amah was charged with stealing a gold watch and chain, the property of

Kennedy Road. The amah admitted the

(Kitty's villa on the Lake of Gencram the pretty effect of which was greatly en- hanced by the admirable lighting

On enquiry of the Hon Mr. Eu Tong Towards the end of the month the Beng, the Times of Malaya learns that

hw has heard nothing more from Govern Society will present "The Woodby|ment regarding the offer made by him to send, at his own expense, a selected Follies," with new songs and dances, when

contingent of Chinese mechanics and factories at home. The proposal was made at meeting of the Federal Council

theft, stating that she wanted to leave amateur combination made in December the house, but her mistress would not last will doubtless be repeated. The per- ateamer was to sail next day, and, as they let her go, and treated her very badly.formance will again be in aid of Allion in November, when the Chinese member's

bad not signed on to sail with her, "I had bad thoughts because of this,"" insisted on getting payment. Defendant added the amah, so I took these Red Cross Funds,

setined to be annoyed, went into his things you took

cabin, and emerged brandishing a knife, The men scattered, but he pursued them and lunged at them, stabbing two sailors, inflicting a serious wound in the side of one and almost severing the ear of the

other.

Inspector Gordon said that the womsu

was arrested on Tuesday at Teim Tsat Taoi, as she was about to board the train.

FREEMASONRY

he had the jewellery stuffed away in The roll of Masonic Lodges under the the toe of a shoe. At first she would not | English constitution has been increased Fay where she got the jewellery from, during the past year by twenty-seven, but eventually consented to do so. She bringing the total up to 3,787. This roll, tried to escape from the police and on however, dates from 1863 and since then one occasion slipped out through a back between five and Bix hundred Lodges, The evidence was not concluded when door and rolled down a hank which was mostly colonial, have been ranged under

fifteen fees high

separate constitutions, the actual number the Court rose for the day.

Sentence of four months hard labour of working Lodges being now 3,223. The

total of Mark Lodges is now 604.

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was passed.

spirit of loyalty and generosity was duly acknowledged by H.E. the High Commis Biocer, who promised to forward the offor to the home authortiies,

WOMEN BUFFRAGE IN PHILIPPINES.

A bill has been prepared by Mr. Kapunan, of the House of Representa tives, under the terms of which the vote would be conceded to Filipina women, The suffrage movement in the Philippines, while by no means aggressive, has been gathering headway steadily for several

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