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A Chinese gentleman, who was former Jy a builder, has given us his opinion that three storey mattheds are unsafe !- Is this the first year you have had three storey matsheds? The bigger the building the more untafe it in, Probably a storey matshed might not be us safe as two storey one, but it would be safe th onough.
three
Professor Middleton-Smith has told us ho thought the material might have tendency to rack owing to the dry WeatherThat is possible. In the Dock yard we use these poles and they do not stand dry weather...
Questioned as to sheds 8 and 9 by Mr. Bowley, witness said that the model, from his examination of it, did not show any
weakness.
By the Coroner: He would not like to pass & taatshed, structure himself.
It could be tested with a dand load, but it would be a very expensive business and would not be very satisfactory.
MR. A. DENISON.
Mr. A. Denison, a partner in the firm
HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS BY MAIOR H.
MORGAN, ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT.;
STRENGTH.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PREB, SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1918.
No. 859 Pro D. A Walsh joined the Corps on 3rd April, 1918, and is posted to the Mounted. Section. No. 900 Pte. L. F. 6. Alliston jamed the ・ Corps on 4th April, 1919, and is post-
ed to A Co., No. 2 Platoon. No. 961 Pte. RA Lawson was enrolled. on 4th April, 1918, and posted to
A Co. No. 2 Platoon,
No,
821 Pte. PC Butcher, B" Co., is permitted to resign on leaving the Colony to date from day of departure. No Pte. Duncan Clark, Co., is permitted to resign on leaving the Colony, dated 15th April, 1918.
ATTACHED, MA
is Pte. J. H. Mead, Mounted Section,
attached to the HK PR. from 2nd April, 1018.
INSTÉCTION OF ARME
All toug rifies with their layonets in
gate to date will always fire first. Booring Carda will be issued to all. prior to commencing their couree. The scores obtained must be entered on the Cards on the range and ahown to and initialled by the Officer Superintending the Practice, N.B. This order is to be read out on four consecutiva paraties by Oleora Commanding M.G. Co, Mounted Section, Bignalling Sec
tion and Platoons. Reference above, Marksmen and 1st Class Shots who obtained over 120 points will be exempted from doing the Tests of Elementary Training this year?
* PARADES—" & COMPANY,
Tuesday, 8th inst.
5,15 pm. Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Platoons on Cricket Ground. Platoon drill. Dregs: Drill order, Friday, 12th inst.:
5.16 p.ni. All Subalterns ut Headquar. ters Tosts of Elementary Train
possession of N.COs and men in Monday, 8th inst
AB and D Companies must be returned to Headquarters by 9 am on Monday, 8th instant, with out fail.
LEAVE.
8.M. A 4--Mackie, Artillery Co, is granted luonths extension of leave from 1st April, 1918,
months leave from 11th April 1018 Bergt. 3. Olson. "B" Co. is granted 2
*
ed 7 weeks leave from 10th April, tots Pte. W. J. Dexter,
A Co., is granted weeks leave from. 6th April, 1918. Pic 3 0 P. Foulds, S. B. Section, s granted 30 days' leave from 1st April,
of Meany. Denison, Ram&ibus, rePie, J. B. Chapuran, D. Co. is grant. ferring to the question of door levels, said if one could get poles for the floor to extend right through two or three sheds the structure would be made stronger, but the poles were never found that length and he did not think that having separate doors in adjoining sheds at different levels was less sound than having these separate Hoors on the same level. In matsheds the
floor pole did not rest on brackets attach. ed to the uprights, but on cross poles lasted to the uprights. The consequence was that the weight of the floor poles acted vertically, I was quite possible that the sole cause of the collapse was that there were more people in the sheds than they could carry. If the whole row of sheds was overloaded the collapse would start in the shed which was most
overloaded. He did not think there would be a tendency for the yeakness to manifest itself throughout the whole row at the same time.
By the Crown Solicitor: He had never designed any matsheds, but had had them erected under his supervision for work. shops and contractor's workmen. He had taken special precautions un to the manner in which shetly were erected,
but find fit the whole matter to the
builder
Do you think the contractor is the pr per man to take the responsibility 7- Yes, I think they know more about mat shed construction than we are ever likely to know
Do you think three storey matsheds ure safe! I have had scai.olding 90 feet bigh with staircases, and stones weighing bali a ton have been taken up. That scaffolding has stood for six months and there has been no accidant...
ALFERENCE TO THE OCCULT..
A Chinese gentleman, who was formerly: buildo, has informed us that in his opinion three storey matsheds were un- sufe --Oh, well, the opinion has been expressed that we were to have three from disasters, one from earth, one fire and one ironi water. The one from water did not come off.
Mr Bowley asked the Coroner to make
a note of that answer on the depositions, as be regarded it as a very important point.
The Coroner: How so?
Bowley effects the norveg of the people, and the nerves of people are Very important in case of panic.
Curoner: Do you seriously want ane to record it! Mr. Bowley argument on it.
I am going to base an
d
Spr. W. Blyth, Engineer Co., is granted
6 months leave from lat April, 1018. Spr. T. Tipo, Engineer Co., is granted o
months leave from 4th April, 1918, Pte. N. J. Railton, "D" Co., is granted
months leave from 1st April, 1018. Spr. H. J. Nairn, Engineer Co., is grant
ed d wecks' leave from 11th April, 1918.
Gur. S. L. Hidden Artillery Co., is granted 7 months leave from 15th May, 1915.
On
At
COMMUNICATION DRILL. the Cricket Ground on Tuesday, 9th- April, at 6 pm. Officers and N.C.Os of A and B Companies will attend. Other Officers and N.C.Os. may attond if they so desire Platoon drill will be practised.
LECTURE,
Headquarters on Friday, 12th April, at 8p.m. Subject, Military Law ORDERS FOR ARTILLERY COMPANY BY CAPTAIN
KKW, ARMSTRONG, “V,D PARADES AT BELCHERS BATTERY. Monday, 8th inst.::
7.30am. Right Half Co. D.B.F.
Class only.
6.15 p.m. Left Half Co. D.R.F.
Class only. 7° Tuesday, 9th inst.:
7.30 am, Right Half Co. Full drill, with the exception of D.R.F. class 6.16 p.m. Left Half Co. Full drid, with the exception of D.R.F. class. Thursday, 11th inst
7.30 am. Right Half Co. D.B.F
Class only
5.10 p. Left Half Co. D.R.F.
Class only. Friday, 12th inst
7:30a.m. Right Half Co. Layers and
Betters' class only. ORDENS FÖR ENGINEER. COMPANY. BY CAPTAIN.
MEMERANAW, RUSSELL. 5th to 12th inst,
E. L. Manning Nightly Parades a por rostera posted: at Headquarters. Engine drivers at 6.10 p.m., Elec tricians at 6.30 p.m.
Officers" next... för duty---Belchora, Capt. W. Russell; Lycomun, nd Lieut. Hill Stonecutters, Lieut, Stevenson,
Instructions for N.C.Os. and men of
Infantry Battalion attached for duty.-Class 1 at Belchers at 8:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdaye, Ulaas 2 at Belchers at 8.50 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, Class 3 at Lycemun at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, under Staff-Bergta.. Ovendene and Parsons,
R.E Corp. Day and 2nd-Corpl. Norris H.K.D.C., at Belchers, and Staff Bergts Barclay and White, R.E., and Sergt. Williams, H.K:D.C., al Lycemua.
Details of Belchers Reliefs for April,
is posted at Headquarters for in formation of all concerned.
OKDERS FOR INFANTRY BATTALION BY MAJOR ANNE KONS, 1918-19.
MUSKETRY COURSE,
(a) The Commandant wishes once again
The Coroner Very well, I will take anote of it and if you are seriously in. terested in that answer I may mention (6) that I have had sent to me a letter through the Secretary of Chinese Affairs which I'did not intend to producc–to the effect that the cause of the disaster is traceable to certain quarrying operations which occurred at a spot above Bowen Roll from which, as I understand it, certain occult things were to follow. The idea is that the disturbance of this spot by quarrying is the cause of the disaster. at the racecourse, the Gresson Street natter and any other matter I suppose. which likes to come along.
Mr. Bowler ... I do not think that evid- ence will help my theory.
In answer to Mr. Rowley the witness
then stated that he did not think the dry weather would cffect bamboo or lash
COMPANY.
SPORT.
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
As there is to be no Shield competition gain this year, first division football is finished for the season, except that the Navy and Middlesex have to meet twius in the Hongkong League,. The result will decide the destination of the wooden spoon, but will make no difference to the leaders. It is probable that the teams will meet next Saturday, when they will play one gume for all four points, but nothing definite has yet been-arranged.
The top for the Hongkong League, which was presented by the Hongkong Daily Press in 1909, has been won by the Royal Garrison Artillery. The present holders are the Royal Engineers, who won it on a re-play with the Club last year, The ILGA thoroughly deserved their success, going right through their pro- gramme without losing a point
5.15 p.m. No & Platoon, at Kowloon The United Services League was won
Dock Platoon drill.
last year by the K.S.L.I who defeated Wednesday, 10th inst.
the IE and then the RGA. in the de- ckling games which were cocssdry owing to the three clubs fishing with ten por champions with 10 points, but ench This your the Defence Corps they owe their becarne work of the sition more to the
5.30 p.m. No. 7 Platoon on Polo Ground. hongkong residents will paradu at Cricket Club at G10 p.m. and proceed by tram to Causeway Bay,
Thursday, 11th inst
5.15 p.m. Nos. 6 and 6 Platoons on Cricket, Ground. Platoon drill, Drona: "Drill order,
Friday, 12th inst, ⠀
5:16 p.m. All Subalterns at Head
quarters. Tests of Elementary Training
MACHINE GUN COMPANY. Monday, 5th inst.
5.10 p.m. Drill at Kowloon Dock, Nes
ing
und Navy
the formidable R. E. team than to their own superiority
P great dis- The apper team has boon appointment to its supporters this year. At one time it seemed probable that the Engineers would carry off honours in both leagues, and they appeared to have quite a simple task to win the US. League after the Defence Corps had lost to the Middlesex, but they were only able to draw with the Infantrymen, and since
I and 2 Guns only. Hongkong rethat et-hack they have never been sidents proceed by launch from quite one they have lind very had luck
the same teain. True, on several Queen's Dialue Pier at 4.20 p.m.
Tuesday, 9th inst
7.10 8.m. No. 5 Gan at Headquarters. Wednesday, 10th inst
5.10 p.m. Drill at Headquarters Nos
4 and 6 Gung only. Thursday, 11th inst.
5.10 p.ni, Drill at Headquarters The following men only need attend :-- Pte. Field, Irvine, Labrum,
D. Logan, O. R. Logon, McKerns, Pinguet, and Stapleton,
Friday, 12th inst. :-
The Middlesex team, which is easily the robed every other club of points during weakest team of the senior league, has the season, defeating the Navy, R.G.A. and H.K.D.O., and drawing with the sappers. The sailors have had a betier Eason than last year, and, if they could have managed to get their best team together each week the league results
probably have been very different,
amount of
would still a considorable.
interest in the junior division: The South Chinn Athletic аррсате о Chucora as Alcadquarters. Tests of have a fairly easy task to unish at the
Elementary Training,
US MOUNTED. BECTION.......
Monday, 8th inst
6.30 p.m. At Jockey Club
Dress Drill order. Thursday, 11th inst. :----
5.30 p.m. at Jockey Club Stables Dress Drill order without rifles.
SIONALLIKO- SECTION,
auto"
head of the league, being three points behind the 88th Co. R.G.A. with four matches in hand. The gunners may yet Stables, get another two points, in which case the Chinese will require six points. from a possible sight for safety. They have and St. to play the 67th Company twice, Joseph's College serves. St. Joseph the Middlesex Ho will make them go all the way, and it is possible that the Stonecutters from them, although the Athletio je un- men may snatch & point doubtedly the better team and is general- ly expected to win the league. There were three second division matches down for decision to day, but two have been pret- poned probably "on
account the
Tuesday, 9th, and Friday, 12th inst.
5.30 p.in. Parade at Headquarters
Dress Clean fatigue,
STLETCHER, BEAKER SECTION. Tuesday, 9th inst. :--
5.15 pat Parade at Headquarterh
Monday, 8th, and Friday, 12th inst
6.15 p.m. All units except “D” Cb, on Murray Parade Ground, under Bergs Edmonds and Corp. Grimes, Dress: Drill Drill order.
COMPANY.
Friday, 12th inst. : --
settings an
"a little late for football, it is thought necessary to arrange exhibition matches for the presentation of cups, medals, etc., two good games could be provided by matching the
6.10 p.m. All Sections, squad and China to win th
kong League winners against the chem pions of the
and the Southe
section drill on Murray Parade Ground. Dress: Drill order, ORDERS FOR CADET COMPANY BY END-LIKUT.: JEW.DEAED.
PARADES. N
Monday, 8th inst
6.15 p.m. Nos. 1 and 2 Bections at Headquarters Squad drill, pens 6.30 p.m. Band practices at Head
quarters,
Wednesday, 10th inst.
5.15 p.m. Nos. 3 and 4 Boctions at Yaumati Football Ground, Squad drill
5.30 p.m. Band practices at Head-
quarters,
G. E. STEWART, Capt., Adjutant, HK.D.O. Hongkong, 5th April, 1918, HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.
ORDERS. ISSUED BY MR. P. O. JENEIN, O.B.R
BRANCH SUPERV180KĄ.......
second
the remainder
of the junior division, or against the
runners-up. At all ever
events, it is hoped. that the football authorities will spare us from such a dull entertainment as that provided for the Easter holidays,
TO-DAY'S MATCH.
HONGKONG LEAGUE, DIVISION 1. South China Athletic 87th Company, ||R.G.A.—Club ground. Kick-off, 2 p.m.
HOCKEY,
83D CO. E.G.A., 2; B8rit CO. R.G.A., 1.
This league match took place at the Happy Valley yesterday. The 88th Com japany started with a man short, but he turned up after play had been in progress about ten minutes. Lyemun were the frat to find the net, Perkins scoring with a good shot. Shortly afterwards, Cope interval arrive Desborough, by a good added another for his side, but before the effort, from a pass from Sharman, had reduced the lead of the 83rd Co., the score at half-time being 2—1
The following alterations are to be made in the Book of Instructions and on all Warning Lista: - No. 1 (British Canton) Wharf should
read No. 1(Canton) Wharf. W Canton) Wharf. No. 6 (Canton) shou.u read No. (British This involves no change in the hours or
place of duty.
EQUIPMENT.
the exchanges In the second half the exchanges favoured the 88th Company, but their forwards, who were rather disjointed, were unable to beat the opposing goal" keeper, although several times - gouls wocemed very probable
effort
to unpress on all racks the great Al future issues of equipment will be one occasion made a fine indi Son
importance of daily practico.
Ten minutes practice at home every day (5 minutes deliberate aiming and B minutca rapid lading, and Bring) is of more value than ang number of parades. Dummy Cart ridges can be obtained at Head- quarters on application to the
Quarter-Master. tion to t
The Tests of Elementary Training will be starting shortly and the following arrangements for carry ing them out will be made The Tests will be carried straight through once. Those that pass will be excused further parades till the whole of their flatoons (casuale ex- cepted) have passed. Those that fail will be put back for further in struction. After a time the tests will again be taken and the above procedure will be repeated. Notes on Musketry compiled by Lieut. Hancock and 2nd-Lieut. Sutherland,
All
No.
an
made only on the authority of an Equipment Voucher signed why Executive Superintendent of the Police Reserve.
requisitions for equipment must be made in writing to the EO, concern- ed, and must state the date of the last issue and also the reason for a now issue. Such requisitions must be forwarded and recommended by In- spectors as follows:-
Platoon,
and had very hard lines in not scoring. There were no goals in this half, the 83rd Company finally winuing by two goals
to one.
GOLF
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB,
LADIES' SECTION."
The Bogey Competition over the Fan-
the last two Tuesdays in April, The Stroke Competition in March was won by Mrs Adams
Platoon and Staff-0.C No.ling Course is to be played on either of Platoon. No. 2 Platopa-U.C. No, No. 2 Company Band and Orchestra
O.C. No. 2 Company. No. 3. Company, Ambulance Buglers and Drummers, O.C. No. 3 Company. Mounted Police O.C. Mounted Police Members are not permitted to visit a Contractor or Central Store except of the authority of a Superintendent,
RIFLE SLINGS,
in which all these tests and other Are to be returned forthwith to this Ollice by all ranks in possession of SPLATOON COMMANDERE
useful information can be found, can be. obtained at Headquarters
on application to the Adjutant,
ings so long as there were no violent (e) All ranks are hereby informed that, Will report in uniform, with helts and
changes in humidity. Dry weather would have a tendency to weesen old fir poles, but would not affect new ones. From the records it appeared that there had Loon no such violent changes in humi dity before the race-roteting as would affect the material
This concluded the evidence and the enquiry was then adjourned until Mon- day afternoon when Mr. Bowley and Mr Leo d'Almada will address the jury.
dow that the Course is known to all, any one, who becomes a third class shot will have to attend 3 extra drills a week till the commencement
of the next Annual Coarse and that A anyone who becomes a second class shot will have to attend one extra rill a week till the commencement of the next Annual Course. Firing on the Range will be by points (ex- cept, of course, for Practics 1). Those who have the highest aggre-
swords, to assistant Superintendent
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THE YAUMATI MURDER CASE. Ng Ling, who was acquitted at the re- cent Crimmal Sessions of the murders at with the murder of a Chinese at Yaumati. Gresson Street, was charged, or remand, Mr. Leo Longinotto, Assistant Crown Bolicitor, said that, with the magistrate's permission, he wished to withdraw the case, as there was insufficient evidenco against the defondant.
A Chinese youth was charged with steal- ing 13 lbs of lead, valued at $13, the property of the China Sugar Refinery at Cast Point
O A Chinese vatchman said he saw defen with a bill hook. Hierin dant cutting off the lead from a strainer Inspector Sim stated that this was the time lead had been stolen from the strainer A watch had been kept, as it was evident that the theft could only member to the Hospital autho- ploy in tommitted by some person entre 15 Wood accordingly made at
quired to inform
anthoploved in the ritics of the fact that he is a member
Defendant denied the theft, stating that he cut off the lead as it obstructed of the Police Reserve,
him in his woric
Franks al Headquarters Club, et 5.30 pm on Thursday, April 1ith
GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL.
By Order,
TF. HOBOH A.S.PR) and Adjutant Hongkong, 5th Apfit, 1918.
Mt. B. Wood sentenced defendant to three months hard labour.
order for the prisoner's discharge.
Other Local News will be found on Poge 6.
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