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HONGKONG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

MR, HOLYOAK AGAIN NOMINATED TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. PRESENTATION TO MR. E. A. M.

WILLIAMS.

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Whilst admittedly a labour, it has to me been a labour of love." Gentlemen, for six years I have given you of my best and, if teglected, shall continue to do so. The CHAIRMAN said he had very much pleasure in proposing the nomination of Mr. Holyoak as the Chamber's representa

THE HARBOUR RACE. JOHNSTONE WINS FOR THE THIRD TIME.

The V.R.C. hold their Sath annual har The weather was ideal, but the tide was Bour race for men yesterday afternoon. not caught at its best, with the result that times suffered considerably.

were 2 entries for the race, and

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URDNESDAY, OCTOBER

MUST GO TO PRISON. UNLICENSED MOTOR-CAR

· DRIVER'S ESCAPADE. MAGISTRATE IMPOSES A SHARP ---PENALTY."

*Must I go-to-prison" asked Chan Fook, plaintively, after-sentence had

A general meeting of members of the tive on the Legislative Council for with the exception of T. A. Mason, they been passed in a motor-car case, before!

all faced the starter.

They lived up as follow: Wong Shun, A. Botelho, W. J."Howard, U. A Laing, W. Gerrard, P. J. O'Brien,

pices of the Chamber in connection with accomplished by Mr. Holyoak during the Jack. Simons, E. A. Noronha, W. Fook had to admit that, being a person

Hodgkong General Chamber of Com nierce was held yesterday afternoon at the

the representation of the Chamber on the Legislative, Council. At the same time a

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As to the charge of driving without lights, Sgt. Carpenter said that after the accident the defendant went straight on, with his lights out, and did not relight them until he got 200 yards away.

The Magistrate: How is it you could not take his name and number after the accident?

further period. It was unnecessary for

Mr Lindsell, yesterday morning Wall. it is hat usual in such cases but this him to enlarge upon the valuable work

time there was no help for it. Chan

who had three times failed to pass the last six years; he had no doubt that Mr. Holyoak's health had suffered as a result de Hoog, S," H. Garrod, F. M. Crus police tests as a motor-car driver, he had E. P. Sonza A. May. D. Ogilvie, J. V. of what he had been asked to do. With Ramsay, FM. R. Parciza, G. W. Sewell driver and cleaner ot. Dr. Vadon's car presumed on his friendship with the presentation was made to the retiring regard to his proposed visit home, the E. Millard, RW. Smith, Aldermand, in their absence had taken the car -cecretary,--Mr. -Ey~A, 31. Williams, Chairman was are members would als Busschnert, E. W. Kaifton and J. B. Chan Fook's unlucky night; he had not Pitchou, D. E. Huroy, Ferry Lawls, out-to-get-a-bit-mare practice. It was Mr. A. O. Lang (Vice-Chairman) preunite with him in wishing Mr. Holyoak Johnstone. sided, and with him were the following a pleasant voyage and a complete restora into the large held they were pedestrian who, by a curious coincidence, The contestants had a good start, but gone far before he knocked down a numbers of the Committee -The Hon.

tion to health. With those few remarks arowded together and it took them so the upshot he found himself called upon Mr. A. C. Stephen, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard. he proposed that Mr. Holyoak be re-elect time to open c out Johnstone, detached

himself from the rest in the first 30 yards answer, in the Police Court, charges Mr. C. Montagu Ede, Mr. G. M, Dodwell, ed for a further term.

In seconding the resolution, Me, Moshid led strongly, followed closely by of reckless and furious driving," driv Mr. G. T. Edkins, and Mr. J. A. Plum Tada En said he felt is a pleasure and Laing and Jack. The rest bunched un ing without a license, and driving with-

out lights. mer. with A. M. Williams (secretary). privilege to second the pomination of about six yards behind, with Busschaert

For driving, the car without a license The arms represented at the meeting Mr. Holyoak as the Chamber's member in the lead. Johnstone made straight for

of the Council for the next six years.. the bow of the Pearleaf in midstream the lagistrate sent the defendant to were:Mesirs, Bradles & Co. Ltd. (Mr.

The Hon. Mr. POLLOCK said nearly six and swam & faultless course. Laing prison for three months without the A. Plummer). G. WC Burnett,ears ago ha had the honour of proposing kept close to the Secretary's launch, option of a fine, and for having no lights haterheld & Swife (Mr. G. T. Edkins), Mr. Holyoak's election as a represents while Jack drifted out towards the mark be imposed a fine of $100. or imprison China and Japan Telephone and Electric tive of the Chamber on the Legislative boats, but managed to keep level with ment for another month in default of

Laing. Johnstone did not exert him- payment. Council. At that time Mz Holyoak was self, and passing the Pearleaf, was Co., Ltd. (Mr. B. S. Bennett), Chinaan untried man. so far as work on the a good distance in front. Laing and tioned that the defendant had been three At the outset Inspector Garrod men- Light & Power: (1018), Ltd. (Mr. W. J. Council was concerned, but, as they were Jack passed the half way mark still level times examined by the police, and had Hawker), China Provident Loan & Mort. aware, he worked hard in the position By this time, the "feld” had divided bees, refused & driver's license as ineffi- gags Co., Ltd, (Mr. W. J. Hawker), Chur and he made good" and the speaker itself into three buriches, many of the clent. On Fire Insurance Co., Ltd (Mr. T. M. had at all times found him a very loyal men finding the pace too hot and drop- back The second bunch to pass Chau). Commercial Union Assurance Co., and valuable coadjutor on the Council. Ltd. (Mr. G. H. Elliott), Messrs. Deacon. They were all very sorry that the state the Pearleaf was led by Busschnert Looker, Deacon & Harston (Mr. W. E. Lof his health compelled. Mr. Holyoak to followed by Sewell, May. Ramsay and Shenton) Dodwell & Co. Ltd. (Mr. go home for a season. He was conâdent Pereira. Jack, led Laing soon after pass G. M: Dodwell), Eastern Extension Tele- that it was the wish of every member of ing the Pearleaf but he was making graph C. (Mr. E. F. Aires), Gande the Chamber that Mr. Holyoak would for the Dockyard wall, while Laing was Price & Co., Ltd. (Mr. C. Bond), Gibb, return to the Colony fully restored to also, slightly out of his course in

opposite direction. Helped by the tide, Livingstone & Co., Ltd. (Mr. A. 0. health and strength.

Mr. Owen Huora said it was with he soon righted his course and inade Sergt. Carpenter: I had to attend to Lang), Gilman & Co. Ltd. (Mr. H.

I was not sure whe Symes, Green Island Cement Co., Ltd great pleasure that he supported what straight for the sea wall behind John the injured man. (Mr. Allan Keith), Hongkong Rope had been said in regard to Mr. Holyoaketone who touched in 6 ming 63 aecs. ther an arm or a leg was broken.

The Magistrate: Ec went away with Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Mr. W. J. Every member hoped that Mr. Holyoak Jack had to swim, in, against the tide and

lost a lot of his lead in consequence, and out lights presumably to avoid detection. Hawker), Hongkong and Shanghai Bank would soon be restored, to health.

Segt. Carpenter: So it appeared to 'ing Corporation (Hon. Mr. A G. Step. The nomination was, then put to the by the time he got to the boat slip,

Laing was level with him. They put up me, ben), Hongkong Tramway Co. (Mr. W. E. meeting and declared carried nem con.

hard struggle for second place, but The defendant said, the pedestrian”ı Roberts), W. A Hannibal & Co. (Mr.PRESENTATION TO THE SECRETARY. Laing showed that he had a lot of reaction caused the accident. Fe ·TAR John Robertson), Hausmann Kern (Mr.

serve in hand by aparting strongly. He into the car. touched 23 secs, before Jack, who was E. Kern). Hongkong & China Gas Co.,

The Magistrate: All right; you suggest Ltd. (Mr. G. P. Curry), Hongkong Blee

contributory negligence. (To the ser. tric Co., Ltd. (Mr. P. R. Marsh), Jar

geanty: How did you trace the cart dine, Matheson & Co. (Mr. D. G. M. Bernard), Leigh & Orange (Mr. L. L. Leisk). Linstead & Davis (Mr. E. J.

With the remarks therein, the Chapman), W. R. Loxley & Co. (Mr. W. L. Pattenden), Mitsui Bussan Kaishe, Chairman said, he and the members of Ltd. (Mr. T. Mizuno), Mustard & Co. the Committee were in accord and wished Mr. J. H. Scott), Pentreath & Co. (Mr. to associate themselves. The Chairman P. Marcel), Percy Smith, Seth & then read Mr. Holyoak's speech, which Fleming (Mr. H. Percy Smith), the Hon. was as follows:-

GENTLEMEN,I had hoped to address Mr. H. E. Pallock, K:C., Reiss & Co. (Mr. J. Hanbury Williams), Alex. Hose you personally on the subject of Mr. Co. (Mr. S. D. Cousland), Royal In-Williams, retirement, but this duty,, with Burance Co., Ltd." (Mr, D. Russell), the pleasant task accompanying it, I am David Sassoon, & Co., Ltd. (Mr. A. M. also reluctantly compelled to leave in the Bowes Smith), E. D. Sassoon &Co., Ltd. capable hands of our Vice-Chairman. (Mr. S. H. Dutton), Shewan, Tomies & You are already aware that we are Co.(Mr. V. J. Hawker), Shin On S.S. shortly losing the services of our highly Co. (Mr. Chau Sui Ki), H. Skott & Co. esteemed-and-most-efficient Secretary

Mr. G. E. Wetton), Texas Co. (Mr. J. Hanbury Williams), Union Trading Co., Ltd. (Mr. J. C. Barretto), Union Insur anco Society of Canton, Ltd. (Mr. C. Montagus Ede), Harry Wicking & Co. (Mr. Owen Hughes).

The CHAIRMAN said the next business was in connection with the impending retirement of the Secretary, Mr. B. AM. Williams. In this connection Mr. Holyoak had prepared a speech which he had sent with the request that it should be read.

good third, some distance in front of the fourth man. Pereira and Busschaert had a neck and neck struggle for fourth place and Pereira won by four seconds. The competitors, finished the race in the following order :-

1 Johnstone ...

Laing

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3. Jack

4: Pereira

5 Busschaert

9. Alderman

10. Bewell

11. Perry 42. Cruz

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26.53

29.03

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6. Ramsay

20.00 30.08.

7. May

30.16

8. De Hury

31:14

31.25 (31,58) 32.12

32.00

13 Railton

32.53

14. Millard

33.01

15. Pitchou

33.16

16. Howard

34.27€

17. Noronha

35.28

18. Ogilvie

38.45

10: Lewis

38.53

37.88

21. Gerrard

:35.15

22. De Hoog

23. Smith

38.53 30.19

24 Garrod

26,. Simmons

41.55 42.30

#20; Botelho

25. Wong

Sergt. Carpenter: I recognised it as Dr. Vadon's car. There is no other car like it in the Colony; it has dise wheels:

The other Chan Fook, the victim, then gave evidence. As frequently happens in such cases the evidence proved to be conflicting."

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Chan Fook said he was waiting for tram going towards Hongkong outside Bay View Police Station at 8.30 p.m. on October 4th, and was standing near the tram line. He did not hear any hooter nor see any headlights; the moment the car came within his range of vision "it knocked him down. He had been in bed ander medical, treatment ever since and was only just getting about again. did not daab about the road knocked down where he stood. There was a tram within two feet of him. »"} {: Chinese, constable C555 said, on the fr° other hand, that the lights of the defen dant's car, which came from. Shaukiwan, dazzled him for the moment and he heard the hooter sounded once before the colli sion. The driver swerved to the right and, at the same time, the man in the roadway ran in the same direction-and- was knocked down. The car was not going very fast. There was no tram

Souza and O'Brien were the only two nearer than 40 yards. who did not complete the course.

PREVIOUS WINNERS, 1806 Gr. Brotherton 1007 A. E. Thomas, HMS.

The Magistrate commented on the variations in the evidence and Inspector Garrod said the constable had varied his statement a good deal."

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who for over thirteen years has given the members of the Chamber sach whole- hearted, and able service as only those who have been associated with him as Chairman or upon the General Coni mittee of the Chamber can adequately The VICE-CHAIRMAN said he regretted testify to, and which are rarely to be that owing to the state of his health the found in any Secretary. Suffice it to say, Hon. Mr. Holyoak was unable to be pre-he has been an ideal one. i am glad to sent and in his absence the Chairmanship tell you that what promise to be satis- devolved upon him as Vice-Chairman factory arrangements for efficiently carry- The SECRETARY read the notice conven-ing on the ever-increasing work of the ing the meeting.

Chamber have been made, but it is. I The CHAIRMAN read a letter from the know, the desire of us all that Mr. Wil- Government, stating that H.E the Gover-liams should receive some permanent and nor bad accepted with much regret the tangible token of our affection and esteem Tesignation of the Hon. Mr. Holyoak and for him and of our high appreciation of asking the Council to nominate a candi-the many years of invaluable service he date. The Chairman said a double has rendered, not alone as Secretary of 1000 C. J..Cooke Domination had been received; one pro- the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce but, 1010 T. Logan posed by Mr. A.-O. Lang and seconded through it, to the Colony and public at 1011 by Mr. C. Montague Ede, and the other large, for much that takes place in the 1919 Br. Natty, R.G.A. proposed by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, work of the Chamber is inseperably 1013 J. C. Finch RC and seconded by Mr. J. Owen bound up with the Colony's development1018 Hughes In view of the fact that there and welfare. I have therefore very much 1917 was only one candidate, voting would be pleasure in presenting to Mr. Williams, 1918 A. Logan

a show of hands. Mr. Holyoak had on behalf of the Chamber, this "West 1919 J. R. Johnstone by prepared a speech and had sent it to him minster Chiming Clock," and to Mrs. 1020 with a request that he should read it. Williams, this silver ca kettle and silver- Mr. Holyoak súd:-,

mounted blackwood tray, which, we trust, GENTLEMEN,-I cannot tell you how will serve to remind them for many years keenly I regret that the state of my to come of their happy association with health makes it unwise, if not impossible, us in this Colony, and be handed down for me to be present with you this after-to their children as a token of the esteem noon: 1 think you are aware that I have in which this Chamber held their father been ordered home, by my Medical Ad- and his work. visers, for a complete rest of several The meeting endorsed Mr. Holyoak's months, and leave on the 10th of Novem- observations with loud applause. ber, but anticipate returning in the late Mr. WILLIAMS, in response, said he was autumn of next year.

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27424 The Magistrate thought the constable's 28 50 4/3 evidence appeared to fit in very well with 28. 50 4/8 the probabilities and remarked that he did not think the man who, was knocked ..129.26 2/6

down knew much about what happened. 26 382 The driver's contribution

fowards 33 18.2/3 348/6 fell over a heap of stones; the car did elucidating the facts was that the man 22.26

not touch him.

The Magistrate: And from that fall he bas had to keep his bed for three. weeks.

Bergt. Carpenter, said he was in the Police Station when he heard a shout and sounds of a car skidding. Previous to that he heard no sound of a horn or of any other traffic. He went out. There was no one except the defendant in the car; the vehicle had swerved so much to the right that both front wheels were in the gutter on the car's wrong side of the rond.

The Magistrate: It had thrned almost at right angles!

The Sergeant: That is so. The injured man was about 10 feet beyond the tram

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23 53 1/8 After the race. the gathering-or much of it as could be accommodated attended at the Hail of the Club where the prizes and the Water Polo Shield and teara medals wori by the V.R.C. with 22 points out of a possible 24, were dis tributed by HE. Lieut-General Sir G. M. Kirkpatrick, E. C. B., E. C. S. 1. GO.C. on the invitation of Hon. Dr. Claud Severn, C.M.G Chairman of the Club Miss Gladys Ramsay, the winner of the Ladies' Harbour Race, and John.

have been privileged to serve you upon could describe his feelings at that mo- Cup, while the other successful.com per un into the car, as the driver says.

The period of six years, for which I were he ever so skilful be doubted if he one each received the Capt. McKinnon fines on the right hand side of the rond,

Challenge Cup and a smaller souvenir the Legislative Council, expires early inment, nor adequately thank them for this itors were suitably awarded. Every Indy-

The Magistrate:So he evidently did December when I shall, I trust, be well most handsome souvenir of a long and who completed the course received a amul Sergt. Carpenter said he went to the on the way to England Unless the mem very pleasant association. These present silver souvenir. The Water Polo Shield man's aid, and told the driver to "mun bers of the Chamber have other views, would be much treasured. The Hon. Met was handed to Mr. R. C. Witchell, cap the Police Station. The driver backed

mun."

"pointing, at the same time, to "I shall be happy to continue serving them Holyoak's most flattering remarks, with tain of the V. C. team. The United

in this capacity, but to do this neces-which they had very kindly associated AC were runners-up with 20 points. his. car out of the gutter and towards the sitated my resigning at once in order themselves, left him very much embaz Addressing the gathering the Ganeral went forward and drove away..

station hut, instead of waiting there, he that you may express your wishes on the rased indeed. He feared that they arose said that he was grateful for the honour fights were out, possibly is a result of matter before I szil, and that, should you from Mr. Holyoak's never-failing friend- done, to him by asking him to distribute the accident, and he did not put them do me the honour of re-electing me, I may ship for him, rather than from the wells the prizes at the conclusion of such an on again until he got 200 yards away. again be sworn in as your member, of truth, but they were a very pleasant interesting and useful race-useful be- alter which I shall apply to His Excel exaggeration and, like the cocoa grate cause it was sporting and also a great the car he would have got away 1

The Magistrate, If you hadn't known Jeney, the Governor for leave, and you fl and comforting." He had been so test of endurance. would then elect a representative to serve long associated with Mr.Holyoak and his

Severn, then presented Mr. R. C. The organ sart he only went, a

Sergeant: Certainly he would.": during my absence from the Colony great work for the Chamber, that he fear Witchell. bon.. sec. of the Club in th

few yards without lights. I regret putting you to the trouble of ed that Mr. Holyoak had generously names of the chairman, committee, and two elections in so short a period, but given him credit for much which he him- members of the V.B.C., with a beautiful only through this process can I preserve self had inspired. Mr. Williams added and suitably inscribed silver cask

a small token of, their appreciation of memory he had of delightful relations

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The Magistrate: Why did you drive Defendant: I was not naked to wait. The Magistrate: You did not wait to Defendant de mare helped.

the right to serve you on my return to that his most valuable possession as the his natiring efforts in connection with see if the man war dead.oc.alive! thus Colony, should you so desire it.

It is not, I think, necessary nor do I with the successive Chairmen and Contthe recent successful interrort swimming feel able to do it-to dwell upon what-mittees, and with the general body of contest? ever services I may have been able to members. He wished the. Chamber: and which ho said, he would treasure most been taken, L:felt it would be all right

In returning thanks for the present away and, as I thought my number bad render you upon the Council, during the all connected; with it the utmostpro among the relics of my past deeds." the right driver in an awkward, hole. Inspector Garrod: He might have put last six years, years which have been perity and Mr. Holyoak the needful Witchell said that the Interport He was wearing the driver's uniform and

on great work critical and momentous years of (Applause). thes when unpresidented problems con. The clock and tray bore the following stantly arose, necessitating the assistance inscription:-

Presented to EAM. WILLIAMS, 25Q.......

of the Hongkong Government, and which

can testify was as freely given-as-it- was freely sanght, and which meant so By the members of the Hongkong General much to the upholding of British trade Chamber of Commerce in appreciation of nterests in this part of the world Most his many years eficient service as Beere of this is recorded in the annals of the tury. Chamber, and "is familiar to you all. Hongkong, 25th October, 1921.

helpful and willing Chairman and Com-the car was taken out without his know. if he had not had behind him a very the ordinary course. Tho: ner says mittee under whom he had. much: ples ledve or consent sure in serving. Everyone did his share.. chairman and Mrs. Chairman, ter- friend of the cleaner, he took the car Cheers for the General, the ladies, the The defendant said in explanation

that knowing the driver and being, the mirated the Froceedings.

In the evening a rival took place ability un-He was

at for run. He wanted to test his in old of Dr. Barando's Homes and the Ministering Children's League.

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fortunate for you that the evidence. Addressing the defendant; the Magie to reckless driving is not strong enough:

another man's car and wont driving On the charge of having to lights you trate said: You have admitted having it appears that the man dodged and no license. You apparently borrowed may have contributed to the accident about the Colony without permission or will-be-fined 2100, our beats you authority. On that charge you will be prizonment with hard labour, consecutive sent to prison for three months. It is to the other sentence.

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