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SPORT

HONGKONG CRICKET LEAGUE

AVERAGES.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRAES, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18r8, 191)

THE BOXING DAY MATCHES

SELECTED TEAME

Saturday was a bowler's day, but still, A meeting of the Sub-Committees as a result of the match at Causeway chosen to select teams and make arrange Bay, there are a number of changes in monts for the two matches to be played on Boxing Day was held in Victoria the batting list. J. F. Robinson, the Kowloon captain, comes to the top of the Barracks last evening. Master Gunner. batting averages by virtue of a timely May, R.G.A., occupied the chair and pre 70 not out, and Claxton, who will prob sided over full attendance. It was ably be son near the head of this list decided that the money taken at the goon, comes into the table with 55 not out, stand, and collected on the ground, Ng. Ste Kwong's average grows less and should be divided equally between the dess every work, and Abban, the Craigen Star and Garter Fand and the Halifax yower heavy hitter, was also disappoint Disaster Fund. The first match is timed ing on Saturday. Stalker still has the for 2.30 p.m. on the Club Ground, and highest aggregate. Though he has fois styled Civilians Boldiers The to been at the top of his form lately. He towing players were selected has made up for this, however, daring the last three weeks by coming to the fore As a bowler and be takes second place to Hamilton in the bowling averages. Cobb again improved his already splendid average, while Graham also is rereeping steadily up the list.

Cripwell, of the Enginoats, secures a prominent "placo by reason of his per

Civilians UNAM Omar (3 oseph's); Cheung Wing Hon (South Cine Athletic) and E. P. Hyndman (St. Joseph's); Leung Tai Fong (8.0.A.), H Johnson (St. Joseph's, Captain), and B. Zascue (Keyloun), RM. Omar (Bt Joseph's), E. A. Mocaden (Kowloon). E

HONGKONG MAGISTRAOY.

THEFT OR COPPER,

A Chinos coglie pleaded guilty to stealing a quantity of copper from the Kowloon Docks.

Mr. Dyer Ball sentenced defendant to che month's hard labour and four hours' stocks,

A HAWKER FINED,

A Chinese was charged with hawking chickens without & permit

Defendant pleaded that she was merely taking the chickens to a friend-a schoul-mistnere.

for

Inspector O'Sullivan stated that when defendant was arrested she admitted that she had been out, the purpose of hawking

Mr. J. B Wood fired defendant 310.

A NEW FEVER ANTIDOTE.

An Indian watchman, employed at the My San Biscuit factory, pleaded guilty to being drunk and behaving in a dis- Hyndman (St. Joseph's), Au Kit Sang orderly manner,

A COLD BLOODED CRIME MURDER OF THE FO-ON INBUR ANCE COS, ACCOUNTANT.

* TWO CHINESE ON TRIAL.

Before Mr JR Wood, at the agis tract sterday afternoon, two Chinese Fab Tim the shroff of the Po On:

Insurance Company, and Ho Hing, an

employ of the same firmware charged with the murder of the account- art of the Company, on the 21st of August, and also with the robbery of

5,000 in bank notes.

Mr. R. C. Faithfull appeared for Ho Hung and Mr. B. Johnstone for Fan Tim.

Mr. L. Longinetto, Assistant, Crowb Solicitor, in opening the case for the

prosecution, characterised the murder as lone of cold-blooded calculation. Un

doabtedly, in his opinion, the murder had boon, engineered by Fan Tím, who being cognisant of the fact that nearly 85,000 had been received, and would be put into the not safe, had informed Ho Hung, with whom he was on friendly

terms. The men discussed the ndring

formance against Craigengower, and it (CIA), and Kwok Po Kun (8.C.A), Defendant pleaded that he was in poor bility of robbing the Po. On Company

will be noticed that he has taken more wickets than any other bowler.

Given

a few more sticky wickets, Cripwell

Reakes and Athorns will quickly improve their positions. Below are the averages

corrected to date

BATTINO AVERAGES.

Innings

Not out

Reserves- Jennings (Kowloon), A. Knight (Kowloon) and A. Jackson (St. Joseph's).

health and suffering from frequent attacks of fever. He had been advised to taks intoxicating stimulants. He was t

total abstainer before he fell ill.

Sergt. Johnston said defendant was staggering about Wanchai Road under the influence of drink, so witness, had

Soldiers-E Glenney (Staff and Depts.); T. Lawrance (S. and D, Captain) and W. Jones (88th Co.); J. French (Middx, Regt.), 8, Waller (B.E Res) and W. Sharman (88th Co.); Chim arrested Millard (RE. Res.), J. Wateon (59th Co.), Osborne (H.E. Res.), J. Conner (S

serves A Turner (Middx. Begt.), H. Knight (B and D) and E. Taylor (88th Co.)

Inspector Sim said that defendant han been troublesome a few weeks ago

terfered with the Indian constables.

Mr. J. R. Wood Aned defendant $5.

HUSBAND AND WIFE.

INTIMATIONS

NO BETTER VALUE

IN

XMAS GIFTS

IS OBTAINABLE THAN IN

THOSE SHOWN BY

LANE

CRAWFORD

COMPANY,

get another and Fan Tim promised to accomplice, a filter in the employ of the Tramway Company. The prisoners had WHICH ARE OF THE HIGHEST

several meetings to discuss their plans,

difficulty in getting the key of the safe and it seemed that there was some

from the accountant, as several peon alept on the same floor. Ho Hung, there- fore, as it was alleged, suggested that the host and mafest plan would be to kill the

QUALITY AND YET OF LOW PRICE.

accountant. It was the custom of the A VISIT TO OUR STORK WILL PROVE THAT

coming in overnight into the Bafe, and to place the key in a locked desk. The only person who had knowledge of these Arrangements waa Fan Tim. The decens

P. Robinson, K.C.C. 7 4 70o 137 457 and D.) and L. Jones (88th Co.), was of a querulous temperament and in deceased accountant to put any money Ng Sze Kwong, CRC 2 105 22 45.4 3. 5. Macaskill, K.CC. 4. 1 46 114 38 T. E. Pearce, H.K.C.C. . 1 65 148 37. Chow Yat Kwong, G.LLC. 40 75 148 37 H. E. Muriel, H.K.CC. 40 76 148 37 M. H. Abbas, C.C.C. 139 136 34 Hansilton, C.S.C.C...61 68 133 33.2 Lt. Murray, H.R.C.C. 50 55 160 32 J..Stalkor, K.0.0.80 72 247 30.9 G. E. Marley, U.O.C... 79:43 208 29.7 A. A Claxton, K.C.C. 6 1 65 118 29 A. H. Rumjahn, U.C.C. 7 172 171 28.5 D. M. Guolall, C.9.0.0 6 1 82 141 28.2 W. Graham, C.C.O... 72.52 140 28

The Civilians will wear while and the

A Chinese was charged with abusinged was strangled and then the murderers, Soldiers, Royal Engineers' colours.

his wife in indecent termS.

for thoatrical effect, sprinkled a quantity Referce, Lieut. Attwell B.N

Inspector Gordon stated that complain.

of white powder on the body, probably Linesmen, Lieut. Dickenson and Mr. C. ant is an amah employed by Mrs with the intention of suggesting that Two Johnson, of Kowloon. Defendant had deceased had committed suicide, Bond.

becausing complainant great annoyance by going to the place where she is em ployed and abusing her in indecent language and demanding money. fendant had been taken to the station and warned several times. Mrs. Johu son, too, had made several complainte Defendant, however, persistently noyed the complainant, and was arrested on Saturday.

The admission to the stand for this W. Dixon, C.S.C.C.60 66 133 26.6 match will be 50 cents, front seats 20 fer. Hastings, Navy 3 0 47 78 24.3 Big Hack, Navy 60 45 119 23.8 -G. Lev, C.R.C ....... 71 33 126 21:

BOWLING AVERAGES,

u, W. A E. W. Hamilton, C.9.C.C. 64 107 20 0.4 0.8 J. Stalker, K.C.0 47 99 15 F. H. Cahb, K.C.C. 81 211 2012 05 11 8.7 Col. Morgan; H.K.CC. 29 D. B. Donnelly, H.K.CO. 71 976 31 8.9 K. Brayshay, U.C.C.457 165 18 Rev. Hastings, Navy 25 76

cats.

At 4 p.m. the International Match, England r. Scotland, will be played. The following teams have been selected -

England E. Crocker (Navy), J. Conker (Navy) and F. W. Black (Navy); Hortop (RE.), H. Smith (R. E.) and B. Townsend (RGA); J. H. Hutchinson (Navy), E. Llewellin (Navy), Lieut. J. 66 257 25 10.2 Sayer (Middx. Regt.), G. Green (B.G.A) 65 228 92 10.3 and E. L. Walden (Middx. Regt). 80 335 32 10.4 Capt. Giray, H.K.CC.20 84 8 10.5 Beserves:-C, Clarge (R.E), F. Dicken

W. Graliam, O.C.0

B. Pestonji, K.C.C

W. Grimmett, C.0.0.

8. S. Cripwell, R.E.

9.1

80.6 84 261 20 10

R. E. O. Bird, C.9.0.C... 35 88 8110 (R.G.A.), A. E. Talford (R.G.A. Gr. Boncock, R.GA 08 928 20 11.2 9. 113 Com Gibson, Navy 23 102

G. E. Morley, U.CO... 77 291 25 116

Br. Athorne, R.G.A. 68 219 17 12.5 Ng Sto Kwong, C.R.C... 62 807 22 14 Q.M.S. Reakes, K.E....... 89 315 18 17:5

CRICKET.

and F. Strange (R.E).

De

∙an:

Mr. J. B. Wood fined defendant $10, remarking that if bo was brought before, the Court again he would be sent to

gaal

THEFT OF SHEET IRON.

A Chinese was charged with stealing Scotland J. Rodger (Club); a piece of sheet-iron from a Japanese Irvine (Club) and McCubbin (Club); steamer in harbour.

T. Chassels (Club), J. Stewart (Club)⠀⠀⠀ The defendant said that the sheet-iron and White (B.E.); W. T. Youngman had been given him by a bostman to (GA), H. McTavish (Club), J. Gor- bring ashore. Would anyone imagine, In the report of the match between the don (R. E.), D. Cook (Mddx. Begt.) and he asked, " that I would commit a theft R.G.A. and Middlesex, published yesterJ Stalker (Club, Captain) Reserves and then bring the stolen article openly? day, the bowling analysis of the RG.A.

|J. Ralston (Club) and D. Ball (R.E}. was wrongly given. The figures should have been:

Colours --Scotland, blue; England, White,

Athorne

Boocock

Baker

Q. M. B พ.

12.3 4 16

7

0 18

1 11

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

I would have concealed it."

An Indian constable said he noticed defendant carrying the sheet of iron along Praya East. When witness called Referee, Mr. F. W. Wright.

out the defendant dropped the iron and Linesmen, Mr. B. Pasco and Mr. W. attempted to escape. Frost.

FAR EASTERN MEN AND

THE WAR

Many friends in the Far East, says the

87ra CO., R.G.A. 8; v. 68mm CO., ̈ R.G.A.2.

The admission to the stand for this This match, for the Royal Artillery match will be $1.00; front seats 50 Football Cup, was played on the Club

vents, Ground at the Happy Valley, yesterday. It was a good, hard, fast geme, both teams having a fair share of the play. The Stocecutters men were rather unfor tunute, as Baanders hurt his leg in the carly stages and, afterwards, was unable to do much running about. Nevertheless, he managed to be in the right place when it came to shooting and was responsible for all the 67th goals. The visitors were Hamill, 11th Battalion, Manchester Regt the first to score, Saunders being given killed in action on August 16th. possession when numarked and finding the net with no difficulty, Sharman scored the equalisor with a fine shot which gave Candy no chance. Then some good

Daily News, will learn with deep regret that the Standard Oil Co. has received news of the death of Lieut. W.

A WARNING.

The chief officer of the Japanese vessel claimed the sheet of iron as belonging to his ship. He said it had been left on the deck, and was not missed till a few days ago.

Mr. J. R. Wood sentenced defendant to three months hard labour.

MAGISTRATE'S GENEROUS

ACTION.

An aged Chinese pleaded guilty to a charge of hawking without a licence.

and looked unkempt and dirty, appealed Defendant, who was dressed in tatters,

to the Magistrate to discharge him

Inspector O'Sullivan said defendant had been brought up before the Court some three months ago, when he stated that his junk had been wrecked in the typhoon and that he was in straitened

ant spoko the truth. Defendant had been promised a free licence, but witness did not know whether he had received it.

Mr. JR Wood-Inspector Bullivan, cannot you get the mau a free licence

work by Talfourd sent Jones away on the Mr. W. J. Tutcher, Superintendent right wing. He put in a beautiful centre of the Botanical and Forestry Depart and the ball was rushed in by Lt. Millingment, writes:-Owing to the exceedingly circumstances. Witness thought defend ton, half-time arriving with the 88th dry weather and the very inflammable Co leading by two goals to one. ⠀⠀

In the sound half there were exciting scenes around both goals in tura, but goals were not forthcoming, and it seemed that the 88th Co. would not be robbed of their

nature of vegetation on the hillsides at the present time, I would ask for the kind co-operation of the public in the prevention of grass fires,

the Foor Funds.

ives had also been carefully placed near the bannisters at the bottom of the stairs, evidently to point to the theory that the (cold-blooded murder had been committed

by, some malefactor from outside.

Mr. Johnstone-Before the evidence is

taken. I wish to state that I do not quiesce in the two prisoners being tried

together.

Mr. Wood Do you want a separate

ang hearing It would involve the Crown in. a double case. ¦

Mr/' Johumone-It is difficult for me. do not know what the Grown suggests. Mr. Wood-I think the interests of both the cuculs will be safeguarded. You had better make an application for a separate trial at the Court where the trial will be conducted.

Mr. Johnstone-There will be evidence against one defendant and not against the other. I want to safeguard the interest of my client as far as possible.

Mr. Wood Very well. I will enter your application in the proceedings.

Mr. Johnstone Thank you.

Dr

Macfarlanagi M.QH stated that he made a post-mortem examination of the body of the deceased secountant. There was black and white string ticd round the ankles. There were marks of hemorrhage on the jaw which showed

of having been pressed down. ere were also internal signs of asphyxiation. In his opinion death was

coach to the due to aanheriation. Ho sent the

Analyst for exami

uation

G. B. Dovey, Public Analyst, said that he made an examination of the stomach, No poison was found. The packet of powder sent to him for analysis contained 22 grains of a low-grade white pepper powder.

Mr. Vorgette, of the P.W.D., produced sketch of the scene of the murder.

The inquiry is proceeding. It is ex- pected to coutine, for ten days, as there are twenty-seven witnesses to be examined.

"HIS FACE IS FAMILIAR TO ME”

begging in Queen's Road East

An aged Chinese was charged with

Defendant said he was a carpenter and came to Hongkong about two months" ago in search of work, and

Inspector, Bim stated that defendant was seen begging, alms in Queen's Road and was arrested. Defendant had a and was arrested.

with the alternative of five days" im- Mr. J. E. Wood fined defendant $1

prisonment, remarking that if he were brought up again he would be sentenced to a lengthy term of imprisonment,

ATTEMPTED SMUGGLING.

A Chinese, just returned from Canada, pleaded guilty to the possession of a Matches, cigars and cigarette elds,Witness I cannot get it, but I suption, without a permit

Colt revolver and 200 rounds of ammaui- lead. Shortly before time, however, etc., should not be thrown away in the pose a licence could be purchased out of Inspector MacDonald stated that the Saunders scored a rather simple goal, vicmity of vegetation unless they have Grifiths getting his hand to the ball hut, been previously extinguished. being unable to hold it, and almost immes-

Members of prenic parties should see diately afterwards the sime player - his side ahead with another ground shot that all fires kindled to boil water, etc., which the custodian was unable to reach and afterwards properly extinguished

pat

The game ended in a win for the 67th Co. by 3 goals to 2,

Referee Sergt. Townsend.

before leaving them.

The neglect of any of these precautions is aufficient to destroy the work of years.

Mr. J. R. Wood (to defendant)—Von are discharged I shall give you a from

pace.

4 revolver, and ammunition, were found concealed underneath a stove belonging to defendant at the Kin Shan Wharf,

Defendant told the Court that he only Parrived from Canada on Bunday and was on his way to Kongmoon. He had heard of frequent, armed robberies, oc- curring in his country, and he brought the revolver solely with the intention of defending himself and his property..!

Mr. Dyes Ball fined defendant $100.

The defendant left the dock expressing his gratitude for the magistrate's generous promise..

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