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HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

OPIUM.

Sentence of nine months' imprisonment A

Chinese

was passed by Mr Wood on a who

charged with the unlawful was possession of 110 tacks of opium; and also with offering a bribe of $100 to the ang with to rested him. The latter charge was withdrawn on the op plication of Inspector Brazil,

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SPORT.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH, 1917.

HONGKONG LEAGUE,

H.K.F.C. ROYAL ENGINEERS.

DIVISION M

GOVERNOR'S CUP SHOOT.

The following Launch Services has been arranged in connection with the Cham- pionship Shoot at Stonecutters on Satur day next

A CO K.SLI 2, "D" 00. K.S.L.I. Those teams met for the second time to decide the championship of the second division league

LEAVE BLAKE FIER 9.30

Police Neither goalkeeper was tested for some Launch, B" Victoria, 9.30 Police-Launch, time. Offside spoiled a likely movement 12 Victorin.".

The meeting of these teams yesterday in the final of the Hongkong League pro- diced a spleedid gone, full of incidently There were several changes in both teams, MeNicoll and Grimmett coming into the Club team, and Strange and Lucas, two recent arrivals from home, turning out for the Engineers.

The Club went away with a burst, and the left wing had a chance to score at did not take it. They pressed again, and Coxon hended away in the goalmouth, and

promise a mont LLAVE STONECUTTERS:-3 p.m. Vie

Company then bad an excellent chance to open their account. Darics being in a very promising position close to goal. He shot high, however, and the custodian touched the ball over. The resulting corner proved" "barren. Flimmer next tried a shot from well out, but it lacker sting and Smith disposed of it without dificulty. The "D" gout then had a

toria," namunt 6 p.m. ̈··· Victoria " and Police Launch.

Competitors and Range officials are

INTIMATIONS

LANE.

CRAWFORD & Co.

requested to leave Blake Pior by the FOLDING

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Victorin at 0.m. Firing will com monce at 10 a.m.

Squidding Tickets are being issued. The members of No. 1 Squad are:--- L/Naik Kuram Dad 74th Punjabis

E.N R.M.LI H.K.V.R

Sergeant Watering Sergeant Wool loy Leading Signalman Butley R.N CQMS. Brouttan. Sergeant Pitt, Corp. Bamskill Mr. Elson Sergeant I. Marks

SHOCKING CRUELTY,

a Chinese Mr. Melbourne sentenced woman to six weeks hard labour for cruelty to a baby which she had purchased from a coolic woman. It was stated that the defendant applied burning joss sticks and matches to the baby's body and face,

a few moments later was given an oppor-very narrow escape, Williams only miss-Petty Officer Ludch and the infant was so severely injured that unity hat kicked too baril and lost con ing by inches. The "A" Company at if had to be removed to the Government trol of the ball. The Sappers then took this period were doing most of the Civil Hospital for treatment. The defen-up the running, and, after Black bod dant pleaded guilty to the charge,

headed away, Railun cleared. MeTavish attacking, and the opposing forwards were held well in hand by Simpson and put the ball nicely in front of Stalker, but the latter was given offside. Black, Rigby. A fine struggle in the "D" goal The fact that a stove was placed in who played a magnificent game for the again proved fruitless, although a free Naik Faujdar some promises without authority led to Club, effected several splendid clearances, kick was awarded to "A" Inst outside the owner of the premises being sumand, following, one of these, the Club the penalty area. The right wing of moned before Mr. Melbourne for this attacked strongly. After a fine run by the the "D" company got away and put in a fine centre, but the opposing backs reached the ball first. After a fine corner kick by "A Co. the "Ds." broke- away but were Enely stopped by Simp- son. Brown made a splendid attempt but without success, and half-time arriv ed with the score she blank-

CONTRACTORS' OFFENCES

breach of the regulations.

Mr. J. H Gardiner, who appeared to defend, pleaded guilty and asked for

nominal fine.

case

inside men, the Club looked likely scorers, but Clemo muldled his pass and Coxon saved the situation. A flue shot, shortly afterwards; come from the Club right Mr. Edwards, of the Public Works Dewing. Coxon tried to head it but missed, partment, said the authorities had been and Wilkinson cleared, Chassels then put to a good deal of trouble as a result worked himself into a nice position, but of contractors not following approved his shot went very wide: Almost imme- plans, and it was decided to bring this diately, however, he gave bis right wing lovely send off, but the pass was not utilised. Then came Stalker's turn and he put in by for the best shot of the match, and Wilkinson did extremely well to save Throughout the whole of the first half Clemo was too well marked by Hortop fibe able to accomplish much. During a continued attacking movement by the Suppers, the ball was for some time bob bing perilously near the Club goal Eventually it was headed away by Black, After Blumfield had stopped Stalker, White got away and put in a good shob, but Goldenberg was safe. Scott then tried a shot but it was miles too high, and just

cleared from a couple of Club forwards,

A fiue of 88 was imposed, FRAUD ON. BANK OF CANTON. The Chinese doctor, who is alleged to be one of the conspirators in the frand by which the Book parted with $10,000, and subsequently hand to again pay this amount to the rightful owner, a poor Chinese widow, after an appeal in the Supreme Court, Wes again before Mr. Wood yesterday.

Mr. A. M. Preston, who is prosecuting, asked for a formal remand, as he was expecting further arrests,..

The second half commenced with the

A

Pte. Goodman

Spy Parsottam Mr. F. W. Wright

R.GA "H_KEN:

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H.M. Dockyard H.K.P.

18th Infantry. 74th Punjabis H.K.V.R

H.M. Dockyard

CONCERT AT BOWEN ROAD HOSPITAL

"At Bowen Rond Hospital on Tuesday evening, the R.A.M.C. gave a welcome und farewell concert to about a hundred lads in khaki who spent a very enjoyable time. Sgt. Major Thomson presided, support- goalkeeper punching the ball outed by QMS. Flint and Q.M.§." Bobin- of danger with Matthews up in the gon. son and amongst those present were Cap- mouth. Brown then put in a nice shot tain Scales, E.A.M.C., Capt. Haslewood and Davies forced a corner. It was well and Lieut. Lewis, K.S.L.I. taken, and Williams had hard lines in not scoring. Hambleti looked a likely scorer but was robbed of the ball when close in. Plimmer got offside. Davies opened the scoring for the "A" com- pony after nearly missing his chance

trifle słow through being a

side nearly the kick off the same scored aguin through

amiss-kick by the "D" defence "D" then obtained a corner which was well taken, and, following this, they appealed con-

After

The room was gaily festooned with flags and everything went with a swing, for which thanks are due to the committee:--- Syt. Pitt, Cpl. McKechnie, Cpl. Wool-

man and Pto, Ricks. The following con-

tributed to the programme-Messrs. Romskill, Livesey Huxley, Crocker, Bur- on, Brooks, Murphy, Cross, Meridith Hartley, Armstrong, Laker, Hearn, Light,

Fuster, Veuner, Jenkins, Flomper, Green- field, Gaskill, and Hartley, Mr. Brooks save an excellent rendering of “Some- where a voice is calling," Special men-

-Lion

Defendant asked for bail, stating that before half-time Wilkinson came out and fidently for a penalty which, however should also be made of Cpl. Huxley's

be wished to su a doctor,

Mr. Wood mentioned that there was a doctor in the gual, and then defendant stated that h was getting old and had

formed certain shits."

Bail was subsequently fixed at $10,000.

THE PREACHER.

You cannot preach in the streets

Mr.

Inspector Brasil stated that the man was ordered to move on, having attracted я large ** congregation,” but, aftor moving away, he returned again in a few -minutes,

by the same large followed crowd. It was necessary to have a permit before one could proach in the street These preachers attracted large crowds each, evening with their cloquence, chiefly în connection with mediciner for all ills. but such medical preaching was only a eover for political propaganda;

A fine of $2 was imposel,

was not granted. A couple of fine clear- ances by the "A" custodian followed. Brown at this point was obliged to leave the fold on account of an injury, and the "A goal had another narrow escape. Davies then made matters fairly safe for his side by adding another point from a

A Co. K.S.L.1. Smith; Simpson and Rigby, Perry, Taylor and Kelsey Wilson, Hamblett, Brown, Davies and Williams,

Cross and

Jewish zimpersonation," "Cpl. Foster's Club Swinging: Cpt. Armstrong's The Bergeman, and Messrs. Meridith's banjo and mandoline solos. Messrs Meridith, Jenkins and Hearn ably

piano. officiated at the

were heartily honoured.

PAUL DUFAULT'S SECOND CONCERT AT THE THEATRE RORAL.

The Comms changed ends with the score sheet blank. The RE. took up the running immediately on resuming, Railton had to pass back to his goalkeeper to get out of difficulty, and after a bit of a muddle the Club lines were cleared. Strange

Ags -Major ̈ ̈ Thomson cordially we|-| then injured his knee, and the R.E. had neat pass by Wilson Williams missed a to finish the game with a man short. The very easy opening at the other end, and comed, the now draft and bade God-speed Civilians made many dangerous rushes, the A raced away and nearly managed to the departing one, Q.M.8. Flint and Hongkong without a permit. Before but could not put the finishing touch on third goal. The "D" company attack.M.S. Robinson responded. The various

Melbourne yesterday a

Chinese their efforts. Clemo got away nicely and again and Plimmer should have scored toasts prescher was summered for preaching several occasions in this half, but seemed but hit the upright, and Williams, get without a permit and also with failing to forget that there were four other foring the ball on the rebound, put it into to move on when ordered to do 89.

wheds assisting him, and tried to take the the net. The game thus ended in a win ball inte goal himself each time instead for "A" Coy, by two goals, to one. of centreing. Lucas got away on the Referee, Mr. Banks Teams --

The second concert of the Paul Dufault Sappers left, and he and White were responsible for several rushes, but Black

season takes place tonight at the Theatre Royal. The programme contains a pro- was practically unbeatable. Stalker had

fusion of songs of such variety, ranging hard lines in not scoring, and later Lucas

from grave to gay, that every taste can- put in a good shot hut the goalkeeper "D" Co. K.SLI-Preston; Burgess,

pot, fail to be satisfied. Mr. Dufault's proved equal to it. Wilkinson was then and Vaughan, Jones, Taylor and Praker; called upon to save from a miss-kick by Davies, Matthews, Williams, Plimmer "pening number will be the solo. The Prayer, from Massenet's opera "Le Blumfeld, and at the other end White and Bennett.

Cia. The tenor's first group of songs gained applause for a very good effort ter

includes Sylvelin," a dainty lovesong by score. Scott obtainet! possession and sent

the Norwegian composer, Sinding; a in a stinging shot, and for time the

dramatic French song, J'ai pleure en Club goal was in considerable danger. It

The annual report of the above states, reve," and a new American ballad, seemed almost certain that extra time among other things:-For the first time Morning, Mr. Dufault's second grous would have to be played, when the R.E. in the history of the Lengue two Divisions comprises: Mother 'Mine," shatched the victory. Railton was away were formed, and entries wore received charming French, ballus, Bluets ou the wing and Black found himself with as follows:-Division I-United Services d'Amour, and will close with “The Trum a couple of forwards to deal with, on Recreation Club, Chinese Recreation Club, peter, Copcorning Mr. Dufault's rendi- Mr. Leo d'Ahmada, on behalf of comfortably near goal. They proved too Hongkong Cricket Club, Kowloon Cricket tion of this latter song, the Straits Timers defendant, pleaded not guilty, and also quick for him, and White, obtaining Club and University Division 11 Singapore says: He mude it a new said that the analyst's report only showed possession, pet in a shot well out of Vanguard, Kowloon Cricket Clab, Chinese song with a pealing message, and only a small percentage of fat below the Goldenberg's reach. There was as further Recreation Club, Hongkong Cricket Club, than with magnificent powers of visualiza quantity required, and that shortage, he sporing, the IE thus winning the league Civil Service Club, Craigengower, Olym-tion could have presented to his hearers and becoming holders of, the Cup which pic, R.M.CA (European) and Wigwam, a picture so clear-cut and vivid and Inspector Hill, of the Sanitary Des put up by "THE HONGKONG DAILY Owing to not weather in the month of arresting." With Miss Bindley, M partment spoke to buying a sample of 588" Referee, Mr. Wright, Teams, June the full xture lists in both Divi Dufault will sing the duet between

THE QUALITY OF MILK Wong Tsing Po, a dairyman of 100, Wellington Street, was summoned for seling milk alleged to be lacking in the required substance, on Maret 13th.

said, could not be explained.

He

Royal Engineers--Wilkinson Blumfield and Coxon; Horton, Smith and Richards;

mik from the defendant's dairy. asked for some fresh cow's milk, and

HONGKONG TENNIS LEAGUE:

another

sions were not completed, but this did Micaela and Tose from the first act of pot interfere with the final results. The Carmen." Miss Bindley's mumbers will

paid 10 cents for the sample Wit Townsend, Strange, Scott, White and Shield in the 1st Division was won by the include the One Fine Day" aria from

explained that the milk bad been taken for the purpose of analysis, and the usual separating process was adopted

Cross-examined by Mr. d'Almada. witness said that as far as he knew the defendant's dairy business was quite pro perly carried in. As to the small per centage of fat, 10 per cent, stated to be missing from the milk, witness remarked that he could not say whether this creat ed a danger he would probably drink the milk himself and not know that any thing was the matter. There was & difference in the quality of milk drawn in the morning to that

hat drawn at mid-day evening. In his opinion the

(Continued ut foot of nest column,) ⠀

Lucas,

H.KFC.Goldenberg Black and Rail ton; Grimmett, · Stewart and Rodger; McNicoll, Chassele, Stalker, McTavish and Clemo.

Hongkong Cricket Club, and the Shield in the 2nd Division was won by the Van guard Club, after a tie with the Kow loon Cricket Club.

Matches were played between the win- ners of the lat Division against the Rest

small percentage of fat missing would of the 1st Division, and the Winners of not seriously interfere with the quality the 2nd Division against the Best of the of the milk

2nd Divisions, the Hongkong Club winning Mr. d'Almada said the milk in the their match, and the Vanguard Club being case was rfrawn in the morning, and it was a well-known fact that morning successful against the Best of Division milk was not the equal in quality of 11. A mall charge of 20 cents per per- evening milk. The defendant would say son was made to spectators on this that the cow was milked in the morning occasion, and 177 persons paid for admis and the milk was not touched in any way

sion, resulting in the sum of $35.40 being After evidence had been given by handed over to the War Charities fund defendant and a milkman, the Magis The accounts show a balance in hand of trate imposed a fine of $10, and cau- tioned the defendant.

1845:03:

Madame Butterfly" The booking for tonight and Saturday's concert is at Moutrio's,

RESULT OF “ OUR LITTLE BIT ” SOCIETY'S RAFFLE

Our Little Bit Society, Kowloon,

zuroques that the result of the Raffle in

benefit of the blind soldiers and sailors connection with raising funds for the

at St. Dunstan's Home, is as follows:-

Tioket No. 200........First Prize

338. Second, 261Th

Third The sum of $500 has been collected, and will be sent to the Hon, Treasurer, War Charities, Hongkong, earmarked for the

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