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HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MR SH DODWELL ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

SPORT

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY MAY 30TH, 1917..

∙SHANGHAI WIN INTERPORT SHOOT

WE Sauer RK Hykes G. H. A. Snow McKelvic

A M. Collaco O L libert W. J. Monk

H Kodaira E. II. Lynch

200 600 600 Total

33

197 08

C. E. M. Thomson .31

Total

L Macbeth

31

307 314 297

COUNTED: QUT,

32 29 25 88 27 30 85

918

The Shanghai scores in the interport friendly shoot with Hongkong have now At a meeting of the Hongkong General come to hand, and show that the North Chamber of Commerce, yesterday after brn team have won by 20 points, scoring. noon, Mr. 8 Dodwell was elected to 18 points to Hongkong's 808. The represent the Chamber on the Legislative Hongkong-marksmen will be interested Council during the absence on leave of to learn, that the Shanghai man shot off the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak Mr. S. Hat 6.30 am on May 23rd. The Shanghai Dodwell was proposed by Mr G. Tacores were as follow

well w Edkins,

s, and seconded by Mr. N. J. Stabb, and thore being no other nomination, the election was purely formal. In the absence of the Bon Mr. P. Hy Holyoak, Mr. S. H. Dodwell presided, and those also present were the Hon Mr. C. E. Anton, and MOST, N. J. Stabb, A, O. Long, A. S. D. Cousland, E. V. D. Per and G. T. Edkins (Committed), and Mesars, L. Berindoague (Banque de Indo Chine), F. B. Butcher: (Bradley & Co.), IA Cartwright, FW. 5. Evans (Caldbeck, Macgregor), R. B. Copper. J. Hughes. (Cayasjee, Palanjco & Co.); B, W. Taps, (China Mutual Life Insurance Co.); Hy F Campbell (China Provident Loan and.

of 888. Mortgage. Co.); C. W Beswick, (China

SHANGHAI RIFLE ASSOCIATION. Sugar Refining Co., Ltd.); E, L. Arnott,

The

annual ris meeting of the above (Commercial Union Assurance); J. F. Wallace (Canadian Pacific Ocean, Sorconclusion on May gist

At Association, was brought to a successful

vices); A. David (5. J. David & Co.); D. E. Donnelly (Donnelly & Whyte) second time, of the Grand, Aggregate of R. K. Hykes is the winner, for the G. W. Burton (Douglas B.S; Co.); J. W. A class with a fine score of 635 points Beck (Eastern Extension Telegraph Co); out of hips. 725 for 15 ranges, fired C. Bond (Gande, Price & Co.); W. LE. Sauer carries off the

off the A Clase Pattenden (Gilman & Co.); a. G Gor don, R. Henderson (Green Island Cement Championship and also 1st and 2nd for the Ladies Prize. Three possibles were Co.); D, K. Blair (Fixe Insurance Asso-made during the meeting, at 200, 500 and ciation of Hongkong); R. Hancock, A.

700 yards, by Lancaster, Chapman and van Andel (Holland China Trading Co.);

Swan, BF Campbell (Hongkong Rope Manu

HOLIDAY GOLF. facturing Co.); R. M. Dyer (Hongkong

There were two competitions in con“ and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.); An H Skelton (Lane, Crawford & Co.); A Hnection with the Royal Hongkong Golf Lowe (Lowe, Bingham & Matthews) Club during the Whitsuntide holidays.

de B. Lancaster (Liverpool and London

and Globe Insurance Co., Ltd.): D.

Macionala (Macdonald & Co.); N B.

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Moses (N. 8. Moses & Co.); G. C. Moxon, H. Percy Smith, H. F. Campbell (Showas, Temes & Co.); E Urmiston (Stewart Bros.); H. Stephens (Stephens

Hongkong's total score at cack range: was 101, 306 and 291, giving a grand total

* HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

THEFT FROM KOWLOON DOCKS.

Before Mr. JR Wood yesterday, 1 unemployed coolie was charged with the larceny of four steel plates, which he was alleged to have stolen from the Docks at Hunghom.

CHINESE MARRIAGE

CONTRACT:

A WEDDING THAT DID NOT EVENTUATE.

At the Hongkong Summary Court yesterday the hearing was remmed of the nation in which a Chinese ship's cook The defendant was arrested by n Chinese detective in Reclamation Street, claims 250 from woman whose Youmnti, with the stolen plates tied doughter he was about to marry the his waist. He pleaded guilty, morrlage being broken off by the defend was sentenced to six weeks hard ont at the eleventh hour.

A Chinese

labour, and four hours' stocks.

verbal contract was entered into, and pro- parations, made, for the wedding feest, AN INDIGNANT “GO-BETWEEN

the prospective bridegroom expending the Two Chinese women, who were charged money for pork, candles, wine, fortune with fighting in Chung Ching Street, fellers, and fees to the bride's sister for West Point, were brought before Mr. shavn the bride's face. Wood yesterday.

Inspector O'Sullivan explained that bofore the wedding was due to take the first defendant had played the part place. Defendant entered into a contract of a successful go-between for the second with plaintiff for the marringe of her defendant, in arranging, her marriage daughter, the wedding being fixed to take. but had not been paid for her services place on April 12th, 1017, is considera- An altercation arose between the twotion of the plaintiff paying her certain defendants, which firally developed into

a fight in Stanley Street.

- His Worship fined both wosion $2, und. cautioned them

The contract was broken two days

sums of money. Plaintiff paid the bride's mother sums of $100 and $110 as bargain money paid in consideration of this marriage. Other money was ex- “ IGNORANT OF THE LAW!!

pended on various things by the plain A Chinese passenger on a steamer fromtiff Two days before the marriage should Singapore, who was brought before Mr. have ken place the contract was JR Wood yesterday morning on the broken Defendant refused to carry thirteen baels of prepared opion other pression that her daughter was not to charge of being in unlawful possession of out, esking that she was under the am

that Government opium, pleaded ignor be a Ki Pat, but a concubine. The facts were that Ip Fook had natural parents, Wance of the law.

Inspector Wilden, however, stated that like most people, but at the age of four the defendant had landed near the, Wing he was adopted by a childless uncle who Lok Wharf. There his baggage was wished that plaintiff should represent searched, and the contraband drug was his family. The childless uncle died found concealed in a false bottom of Shout nine years ago and left plaintiff a basket

The running pool competition was won

by Mr. A. C. Leith, with 01=18-78

The Mixed Foursomes competition was in, 103-1390, The second pair in this competition were Mr. Harry Hancock and Mr. Leith, with 94-13-81. ✨

won by Mrs. McKenny and Mr. Lough-

& Co.); C. I. P. Hay (Union Insurance that the representation of the Chamber Society of Canton); E Morton Smithof Commerce on the Legislative Council (Union Waterboat Co); O C. Stark should be maintained at this time, and

Vacuum Oil Co.); J. Owen Hughes (Harry Wicking & Co.); S. H. Leung (Yuen Hop Tong); and A. E. Love (Secretary).

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Mr. STADS-I have very much pleasure in seconding. I do not think anything except that I fully endorse all that has been said by the proposer. I think Mr. Dodwell will be an able re presentative. (Hear, hear)

His Worship imposed a fine of $1,000, in default three months hard labouri

CHARGE OF OBSTRUCTING THE

POLICE:

his property. While his uncle was alive, plaintiff had previously married, and by this wife he had a daughter of five years of age. The undic, bofore he died, ex- pressed the wish that plaintiff should, A charge of resisting arrest and marry again and found a family line to obstructing the Police in the execution represent him. Plaintiff had only just of their duty was preferred against returned from a voyage to England, and Alvaro Augusto de Luz, & Portuguese as soon as he put fout in the Colony he clerk, residing at 1, Rosc Terrace, Kow set about finding himself another wife.

lov, at the Magistracy yesterday.

Mr. Leo d'Almada appeared for the defence.

Mr. Aggaki, who was for plaintiff, said his case would be that all these facts were disclosed to the defendant before any contract was entered into Sho well knew the circumstances of the case; nothing was concealed from her. If thes facts had not been disclosed, there was not sufficient ground for defendant not carrying out the contract. But his client had neither the wife nor the money he The contract might be The illegal, but his client was entitled to the zoturn of the money. He thought his lordship might say that it was a marriage brokerage.

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The prospective husband, in the witness.

and just before the latter's death ho box, said he was adopted by his uncle,

plaintiff) being 20 years of age, married, His uncle left him some land and also

and his wish was that pleratiff $200, should take unto himself a second wife who should burn lataps and look after

Inspector Gordon stated that he saw twe boye playing tonnis on the sidewalk lation may possibly come before cil on which he would wish to in front of the house in which defendant Views of the Chamber, I am lived on the evening of the 9th inct, Chamber is happy to respond | He told them that this was not allowed fish (Applause.) In nominat- and they ceased. As soon as his back was

Dodwell to the vacant seat we so with every assurance that in farned however, they began again, and he The CHAIRMAN explained that the Cham represting this Chamber he will view warned them that if they did not stop had paid out. ber's representative on the Council (the the questions of the day with single he would have to lock them up. Hon. Mr. P. I. Holyoak) had been call-minded purpose and with disinterested

and broad-nunded judgment to secure the defendant, who was on the verandah, od away for three or four months on well-being and prosperity of this Colony called to the boys: "Never mind him; urgent business in the United States in its various interests affecting people he has no righ to stop you from play- Therefore, na important legislation was And prospects. I have much pleasure in

proposing Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell to re-ing." The boys, however, discontinued, pending, it was thought undesirable for present this Chamber of Commerce on but when the Inspector started along the the Chamber to be without a representa the Legislative Council of the Colony road, they began to play again. When,

(Applause) tiye. It was merely a question of electing

for the second time, he turned and saw a Ineum tenens. He understood that

the boys playing, he hurriedly returned there was only one nomination, and, as

to 1, Hose Terrass. The younger of the he was the candidate nominated, it might

two boys ran into the house, but perhaps not be thought proper that he

older boy remained in the read. The would should preside, but there seemed to be Mr. Dopwa Centlemen, I

like to explain that my colleaguos on

Inspector informed him that he was a no objection to his doing so. He pointed this Committee have nominated me to policeman, and placed him under arrest the uncle's tomb tablets, Plaintiff said ont that as there was only one nomina-fill Mr. Holyoak's place because I happen Whilst the boy struggled to fres himself, his first wife was then alive, and he had tion the vote would be taken on a show tubo Vice-Chairman. For me to have

actively sought election would, I feel, the defendant, greatly excited, rushed a five years old daughter. After being of bands

have been presumptuous on my part, into the road from the house and, seizing away from the Colony for some years, as The Secretary baving read the nomina. Although I bear the name and represent the Inspector by the arm, shouted: 1f a ship's cook, he came back this year

one of the oldest firms in the Far East, in paint of view of years I am nearly, if you don't let my brother go, I'll make and set about looking for a second wife Mr. EDEINE Haid: Gentlemen, I have not quite, the youngest member of your you pay for this, you have no right to so as to carry out his uncle's wishes, pleasure in proposing Mr. Stanley H. Committee. In point of view of residence arrest my brother for playing in his own. Eventually a marriage was arranged bes

out here, there is no doubt about it.

tween huself and defendant's daughter, Dodwell as representative of the Chamber There is only one qualification I possess place. on the Legislative Council during the to represent you; it has developed since When the Inspector told the defendant and, as bargain money, be paid down absence of the Hon. Mr. F. H. Holyoake war. It is a keen sense of the re- that he was a policeman, the defending $100 and then $110, and he also bought sponsibility resting on every business replied that he did not care, and used Few words are

are needed on this occasion, man to take a deeper interest in public violent language. The defendant then various things for the wedding, includ but I would like to say that I have every affairs than we used to. It is our duty ran into the house, and the Inspector, ing pork, Chinese wine and a sedan to take our part in the unravelling of with the boy in custody, started along confidence that Mr. Dodwell will appeal the great trade problems that are aris. Poling to toward polding machine

Station: In Feking load

The hearing was again adjourned. to you as a fitting representative of the ing now, and that will arise in endless

defendant caught him up and

acco Chamber of Commerce. He is at present number after the war because, on thenied them to the Police Station.

solution of those problems will depend Vice-Chairman, and, therefore, Acting whether we do, or do not, reap to the full the charge room the defendant accused Chairman of the Chataber, with the Comthe harvest of victory in this war. (Ap the Inspector of unnecessary roughness His Worship-You'll have a hard time

plause.) If you do me the honour of electin handling prisoner, and became gener making me believe that, you know mittee of which he has been actively ing me--and I am afraid, gentlemen, you interesents and attempted to then in mufti, your Worship, and, When, finally, he used Mr. D'Almada-Inspector Gordon was associated for some years, and I can have little option in the matter I will testify that his work on the Committee is do my best, guided by the Committee, to interfere whilst the Inspector was engaged furthermore, the defendant is not in the

Police Reserve he is a Volunteer. Mediprotect your interests and carry on dur. . boying his prisoner, formally charges The defendant then stated that he fol

the defendant was also taken into a very highly valued by his fellow Coming Mr. Holyoaks absence. I do not custody, and, in company with his bro-lowed Inspector Gerdon, and his brother to the Police Station in order to bail his mittee members. My. Dodwell's position purpose taking up on aggressive attitude

ther was detained. with the Government. One would think

brother, out: Whiles there, he protested in the business community is well-known

the boy roughly, why when in the charge gainst his brother be

Mr. D'Almada--If you did not handle

being searched and, to you. As head of one of the Colony's

Boom at the Police Station, did the de-charge room by Inspector Gordon

pushed in and the charge-room-by......... leading mercantile and shipping firms,

fendant protest against your treatment placed under arrest. He asked permis of his brotherWitness-The only restos to communicate with his family, but and a prominent member of the direc

son I can suggest is that he objected to this was denied him. After Inspector tors boards of institutions like the

his brother being searched I have never Gordon had left the Police Station, how Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, the Dock

ever. Sergeant Lannigan permitted him ter, and his Company, the Union Insurance Society

to send a message to his caster father came to the Police Station, and of Canton, and the Wharf Company, he

bail was granted....

Eduardo de Luz, the sixteen-year

old brother of the defendant, corroborated the dant thats why th

from the Press of the neighbouring ports North and South that this Com mitteo and its representative were in constant state of friction with the Govern mont. Such an idea la foolish and needs contradiction Our constitutional con ditions are such that & little haart-burn-seen a boy in this Colony with more cheek ing little soreness upon occasions is than the defendant had inevitable, but those occasions are few. Evidence was then given by the de and far between, and they do not, in the fendant, who testified that whilst in his smallest degree, affect the very close and house he heard his brother call to him hurried out on to the verandah the road, struggling in the custody of man, who, at that time, he did not know was Inspector Gordon.

is constantly in touch with the leading friendly relations existing between this from the and he saw his brother story of the arrest as reinted by defen-

questions of the day, and his activities in those interests can only tend to a wide outlook in the problems which come before the community. His Excellency the Governor has intimated that he desires (Continued at fast of nest column)

Chamber and the Government. With those few words, gentlemen, I leave my self in your hauds (Applause.)

A show of hands was then taken and Mr. Dodwell was elected without a dissentiente Mr. DODWELL I thank you very much, gentlemen. That is all the business. A

His Worship What! You did not know Inspector Gordon Defendant No, your Worship.

(Continirdot funt of next coltsma.)

Evidence was then given by Sergeant Lennigan and the Chinese interpreter of the Tsim-tea-tsui Police Station and after Mr. D'Almada had addressed the magistrate, his Worship imposed a fine

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