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The following will represent the I.R.O. end XI. in their league match against the 5.0.0. 2nd XI. on the 1.R.C. ground to day 4: 2.13 1.m.-E. Ali Moosdeen (capt.), B. Nazarin, O. A. Rumjahn, E. D. Rumjah'n, A. H. Madar, N. B. Eit chell. E. Moosdeen, S. Abbas, S. A. Ramjan, A. K. Minu, and Y. A. Wahab, Reserve: M. Sadick.

HONGKONG CIVIL SERVICE v. CRAIGENGOWER C.C

A GIRL'S SUICIDE,

NIECE OR MUL TSAI!

BURIED IN A PAPPER'S, GRAVE,

Au imquest was "conslacted at the Magistracy, yesterday afternoon, by the senior hagistrate Mr. J. R. Wood can cerning the death of a young Chinese girl aged 19 years who committed suicide by banging, under allegal provocation. La fact Auti-Mui Trai Association alleg. ed that the girl was a mai tani and 'that she had been given a paper's burial.

'Froni the evidence addreed it appeared that the girl was the adopted daughter

The following will represent this Club of a woman named Young Lan Sec, whe had come down from Canton for the Race on CS.CC: ground at 2.13 p.m. week, and that she had been purchased by merrow:-0. R.Sayer (capt.). W. H. this woman from a distant branch of her Edmonds. E. B. Reed, F. J. de Rome, husband's family some fiftem years ago F. J. Ling, R. G. Witchell, A. E. Wood, Eur 16. On the 0th February the girl H. Stranger, F. H. Holdman, E. C. revived permission to go to the race. Fincher. E. W. Hamilton. She returned about 4 p.m. the same and reported that she had lost a cold!

For this finger ring valued about 13. sho was scolded and beaten with a light The following teams will represent the rattan. The girl then weat to the bath- H.K.C.C. to-day at 2.15 p.m. on the own room and there hanged herself with a ground against the King's Regiment -T. piece cord attached to the pipe of the E. Pearce (capt.). C. Blaker, L. J. Davies, shower bath. Late the same night the Capt. E. R. S. Deds, F. H. Farthing. body was removed to the Tung Wah Capt. R. Le Fleming, E. Gi. Lammert, Ë. Hospital and by an oversight," the J. R. Mitchel S. Stafford, R. E. A. body was buried at the Ka Ki Lung Wah Webster, and F. N. Young cemetery without having been identiked."

The jury selected were Messrs. C. F. Carvalho, B. M Campos, and Kan Tung Po. The Anti-Mui Tsai Association was reprawnted by Mr. C. G. Anderson, whe. put through the Coroner a number of questions to witnesses.

The first witness called was Dr. J. Valentine who said the body was that of a Chinese girl of is years of age. There was a constriction mark round the neck and that death was due to strangulation. There were also seem slight bruises un the right thigh which, he states, might have been caused by anything.

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· HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.

OLDERS BY LT, "ÇOLDŞAL L. C. HIRD, N.S.D.,

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT.

The

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following letter from the Honour able Colonial. Secretary is publish ed for information:

Colonial Secretary's Office.

Hongkong..

March 9th, 1922.

Steam directed by the Governor to express to you his high appreciation of the services rendered by the members of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps during the recent strikes.

The incalents that have accurred serve to show the value of the Corps and His Excellency is sure that this will be recognised by the community and that the result will be a consider- ablo, increase of this numbers enrolled.-- I am, sir. Your obedient servant,

(88.) Clato SEVERN,

Colonial Secretary.

Lieut. Col. L. G. BIBD. D.S.O.. Administrative Commandant,

to

TOKYO'S COMING PEACE EXHIBITION,

BRITISH "PARTICIPATION,

latest in the industrial exhibition to

be held in Lyons Park in the spring is now keen. All the space is underalood. have been taken up, and both foreign, nad Japanese manufactures are prepar ing to display their products on a seale that already ensures success.

The British pavillion is being erected to, the left of and in front of the main foreign building. It will be decorated so

liah effects.

to give it as British an appearance as possible; the Union Jack will be flown above the dome, and the

the setting of shrubs and flowers will aim at reproducing Eng. 130 tsubo and has a frontage of lent.

It covers a total, aren of

There will be threy exhibition halls with a central enquiry offes facing the eas tranes vestibule. In addition to the central office a special rouption room has been provided for the benefit of exhibi- tors, thus creating the possibility for busi nees discussions to be urraagish and care ried on with prospective clients on the spot..

Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps. unctus of British industry. Owing to

PIELD DAY, SUNDAY, MARCH JOTE. The Field Day which was postponed from

March 6th will take place a Sunday, March 19th.

The Orders have already been issued to

0.0. Units. The launch will leave Murray Pier at Calling at Kowloor ut

09.00. 09.10.

tions.

.!. PARADES.

In this match on the Police greand Tin will be provided after the opera to lay (Saturday) the Hongkong Cricket Club will be represented by L. D. McNicoll (cap.). H. H. Benson. W. Fraser, H. E Hollands, W. J. Hope, A. K. Mackenzir

Mackenzie, B. D. C. Morgan, G. Piercy. M. M. Watson, and J. R. Way.

L.B.C. 1st XI. e. K.Q.C, 1st XI The following will represent the I.R.G.

Intauty Drill. Bayonet Fighting and Lewis Gun instruction will take place on Monday the 13th fast at Headquarters, and Kowloon Docks on Friday, the 17th inst.. at 5.30 pm, for trained men and recruits. Dress Plain clothes.

1.

MOUNTED MEANTEX »SECTION.

Amongst the exhibitors are leading representing Practically all transport difficulties and heavy expenses involved

and plane will be Spy machinery,

in the main by photo- graphs

which will ilustrate such cuter- prises as are carried out in gas, engineer ing electrical.

and im hydraulic

ciril engineering. A good leplay of gas, stenni, electric and hydrantic as well aa other machinery will be exhibited. The chemical industry will be squately represented optica; and medical instru ments, textiles, yarus, motorcars. bicycles, tools, paints and varnishes, etc.,

in also be shown to visitors, evincing much interest in the exhibition and is recent issue et its Bulletin calls attention to it as follows:--

The Federation of British Industries is

were no inarks on the back or on the 1st XI. in their league match against the Parade at Pelo ground, Causeway Bay on couraged a higher staddard of living.

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K.C.C. 1st X on the Intter's ground today at 2.15 pm.-A. e Arculli capt. A. H. Rumjan. I. H. Ismail, S.

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Friday, the 17th inst., at 5.16

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Dr. Harold Thomas, of the Tung Wah Hospital, said that about 3 p.m. on the 20th, ult, he received a message stating. that a girl had banged nerself at No. 51, Kennedy Road. He told the person who

The following have been selected to notified him to have the body sente to the hospital and also to notify the police.represented the home club. F. Robin: The person then asked for a certificate, T. M. Robinson. C. T. James, J. S.A of the cause of death. This be refused talker. L. J. Blackburn, C... Stapleton, and said that it could not be given with.. L. Braga, B. D. Evans, F. G. Thou- Dress: Drill order aut que nuthority of the police. Then, C. Dance, and Capt. G. E. Spinks. Lext morning be examined the body in the Victoria mortuary with Dr. Valentine. The same day the body was removed for burial.

Where was this girl buried I don't! know, I was told in the Ka. KiLang Wan

cepstery."

Did you arrange for her burial"—Yes,

di Dict you attend the burini-No, I did

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How much did the burial cost you?-' About $20.

"Do you know the place where she w:Ls buried never went there:

Not even to select the place i selected the place 1-1 don't know.

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"Owing to the favourable circum: stances in which Japan found herself dur ing the war she was able to increase her wealth enormously. This naturally en-

involving a wide demand for foreign articles of luxury as well as for better class European goods to replace native Productions, the latter tendenes being stimulated by the high prices presailing

home.

These facts, together with the enhanced exchange valus of the Yen, make FE fairly launch "will lease Murmy Pier at aertain that for some time to come there will be considerable importations of manufactured goods and articles of luxury, but it is as true of the Japadego Offer for duty: 2nd Lieut. R. H. Smith, as of ether nationalities, that they re {quire to see the goods before they will

buy them.

The exhibition will be visited by

H.1.E.

MACHINE GUN SECTION.

Machine Gunners Instructional Paradespeople from all parts of the Japanese will be held at Headquarters on Empire, as well as from Chinand Monday the 13th and Friday, the Siberia, and 17th inst. at HD D

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Who The

Later, Mr. Anderson asked: Did this giri ever receive any education Yes she was educated in Canton for three years,

The younger sister of the girl's mis trest then gave evidence, chiefly in

No.

Dr. T. P. Woe, registered medical practitioner, of 1,"Queen's Road Centräl, said that on receiving a telepnoue mesi sage, he visited No. 51. Keunedy Road at about 4pm. on the 20th ult. There he was asked if he could do anything for a girl who had committed suicide. He was shown into a small room at the back of the nose where the body was lying on a bed. The girl was then, dead and had been dead about half an hour. Wit ness had to reason to suspect foul play.. Asked by the Coroner if he had examined the bath-room where the girl committed suicide, Dr. Woo said that he did not.

The Coroner. Why didn't you go. and see the bathroom!

Witness: I just went to save life. Regarding the rope, she said that she No. I think you might have gone to see it? ordered it to be thrown away as it, Were you shown any rope- did not nak hormed her. She testified that the girl No

I told her that the case was well treated-just like a ducghter. For the rope must be reported to the police.

She looked upon the deceased as her Did you see anything to suggest that nice. When the girl was scolded she re- ertelty was adopted They told me some bed: "I have fost the ring, and there story that the girl had lost a ring and is no help for it now. I that she had been scalded. I asked the mistress if she hat chastised the girl and she said yes, slighti

Did you report the matter to the police --No.

corroboration of that given by her sister.

No.

No.

Mr. Anderson: Being your niece, why did you allow her to be buried in a No. pauper's cemetery instead of arranging for a family burial. The Tung Wah Hospitalsaw to it.

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The girl's mistress was next called and

The Corner: Why didn't" the family she stated that during her visit in Hongdo ity-Breause we women were helpless kong she had stayed with her younger and we were very grieved. sister at 51, Kennedy Road. The deceased sir. Anderson: This insurance Society girl jouneyed with her from Canton. She (the Anti-Mui Tsai, Society) could have 586 14 years of age and unmarried. She jussisted it necessary. bad been with her for 15 years.

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over 4,000,000 people will visit the Exhibi. tion during the time it is open-from March 10th to July 31. 1929."

following Temporary Promotions and Appointments take effect from

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158 Gunner A. J. W. Rosser to be CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LTD.

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After deducting the bulance of $75,781.11 brought forward from the previous year there remains a balance of $590.248.3 nt the debit of profit and loss

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able in life. You cannot tell if your eyes-

...

Here you got any document ?-No ibis 4 small girl, who was employed by the Pte. J. B. Saunders, Hdqtrs, 1.3.92.

are right; you may see well "yet have in Cuaton.

What was her status in your house-mistress ut the House to cook rice for the F. Kennedy, Artillery Co., 6.3.92.

defective eyes. If you wish to have your amy, on being asked by Mr. Anderson Gr. Willson, Artillery Co., 6.3.20 I regarded her as my daughter.

if the deceased dined with ber or with Spr. P. Tester, Engineer Cu 4.3.20

eyes tested, the Befracting Room of The Later, the Coroner asked:

fhd you pay any money for her originally1-Yes, the lamily said that she luu never seen pr. J. 1. Puuroy, Engineer Co., 4.3.22. I did; the mother was poor, so I paid 846 th decensed, but she believed that she L-Cpl. C. E. Ribeiro, Engineer Co., Hongkong Optical Co., quccessors to

with the family.

Clark & Co. Befracting and Manu lee Sergeant Shaftain said that he Sr. C. A. V. Ribeiro, Engineer Co.,facturing Opticians-the most competent inspected the premises on the 2nd two Spr. W. Man-field, Engineer Co., 4.3.2 optical establishment in South China- day after the incident.

The Curuaer: Why didn't you inspeet Spr. T. W. Hartley, Engineer Co., 6.3.29. located in 53, Queen's Road, Central- is at your service. They have the equip Spr. A. E. Simmons, Engineer Co., 7,5.22, them before that 1-1 could not get away; pr. J. L. Adams, Engineer Co.,.8.3.29.

menta to test your eyes accurately. it was during the race werk.

Continuing, he said that when he Pt. E. B. Reed, B.G. Co., 4.3.22.

Testing the sight and fitting glasses in and the back-room he found that Pte. H. West, L.G. Co., 4.3.29.

Pte. C. V. Mark, Machine-gun Co., 4.2.99"

their specialty.—ADvr.

[2011 there was no furniture in the place and

Pte.. L. G. Johnson, 11.G. Co., 1.3.22. that part of the partition had Pte. D. M. Larkins, M. G. Co., 4.3.22,

He tormed the opinion smashed down. that the girl had committed suicide and Pte. J. H. Ramsay, M.G. Co., 5.3.22.

Pte. R. H. Day, 31.G. Co., 5.3.22. he did not suspect foul play.

The gardener was then re-called and Pte. J. E. F. Swindells, M.G. Co., 5.3.22. stated that when the body was removed Pte. E. B. Macnaghter, M.G. Co., 4.3.99. from the bathroom there was a lot of Pte. W. E. Teller, MG. Co., 6.3.2 furnituro in the place, including a stool Pte. D. V. Dryden, H.G. Co., 8.3.229.

Pto. F. N. Young, M.G Co., 6.3.22. and several tubs.

Have you ever brought this girl to Hongkong before Yes, once before.

Continuing, the mistress said that the giri went to the races alone..on the 20th:

The Coroner: Why did you let the girl go by hersel-She wanted to go, and, as shit was grown up. I let her go

Witness added that the girl came, back at 4 p.m. and reported that she had lost a ring, and the witness scolded her.

The Coroner: Did you beat her?- gave her two strokes with a rattan as she argued with me.

6.3.29.

Pto. A. Eagle, Infantry, 5.3.22. P. J. H. Brister, Infantry, 5.3.99 Pte. G. W. Sewell, Infantry, 5.3.29: Pto. M. M. Watson, Infantry, 5.3.22. Pte. H. M. Pinguitt, Infantry, 4.0.9. Pto. E. G. England, Infantry, 6.3.29. Pte. H. D. Booten, Infantry, 6.3.22 Pto J. R. Macdonald, Infantry, 6.3.92. Pte. F. P. Franklin, Infantry, 6.3.22. Pte. H Spicer, Infantry, 6.3.29. Pte. W. A. Stopani, Reserve Co., 4.3.22. Pte. B. Crowley, Infantry, 6.3.02.

Pte. J. Massey, Ecserve Co., 6.3.22.

The Coroner: Did the girl protest -- No, she said that she had been careless.

Continuing, witness said that she beat her in the presence of her younger sister. After the beating the girl said that she

Asked as to why also had ordered the Pte. J. C. Owen, M.G. Co., 6.3.4. was going to have a bath. Half an hour later witness discovered the bath-room partitions to be removed the mistress of Pie. F. button, Mouated Infty, 1.3.99. door locked, and by looking over the the house informed the Coron, that the P. A. E. Farrell, Mounted Infty., 6.3.22. partition witness saw the girl hanging to place frightened her and that she bad Pte. R. Acheson, Light Lafty, 5.3.22.

remove the Pt. 1. Farrant, Light Infty,, 53.00

Pis. G. F. Caville, Mounted Infty, 5.3.2 the shower bath. Witness jumped over ordered tras, carpenters to the partition and with the aid of the partitions.

In summing up, the Coroner asked the Pte. W. M. Pittendrigh, Light Iafty, Pte. A. W, Bliss, Reserve Co., 8.3.22 gardener the body was cut down. Until the arrival of the doctor," and after, the jury to consider if they were on the track doctor left, witness tried to save the of any crime. If they were not saustfied Pte. G. M. W. Dorkins, Light Infantry, Pte. G. E. Brutton, Reserve Co., 7.3.29. girl's life by using restorative powders they could order further investigations. and by pouring oil over the body. The On the other hand, if they were satisfied Pte. H. K. Prosser, Light Infty, 6.3.32.

Pte. T. N. MacReynolds, Light Infantry,

0,3.92 rope, she said, had been thrown away by that the girl had hanged herself there was a small boy at the request of her younger no reason why that should not be record- sister. The matter was reported to the ed. At this same time it was entirely Ptr. F. H. Farthing, Light Inity., 6.3.22. police the next day,

within their province to criticise these Pl N. J. Smith, Light Infty., 7.3.22.

Pte. D. S. Green, Light Infty, 7.3.22. The Coroner: Why didn't you do it peoples' actions. that day?-Because we are not acquainted

The jury then retired and, after ten Pto. E M. Logan, Light Infty., 7.3.22. with the cartoons here.

minutes deliberation returned a verdict Pte. C. H. Blake, Infantry, 4.3.22. Soveral questions were then put by Mr. that the deceased committed suicide and PH C. Gray, Infantry, 4.3.2 Anderson, of the Anti-Mui Tsai Associa added that the cridence was very con Ple. G. W. Anderson, Infantry, 5.3.99. tion, through the Coroner.

Blicting."

(Continued at foot of next column.)

6.3.22.

R. B. Youxo, Major,

Adjutant, H.K.V.D.O. Hongkong, March 10th, 1920

MOTION.

There will be a meeting of the Officers id the Officers' Mess on Monday, the 13th inst, after parado.

Rearrangements for Guard of Honour

etc., during the visit of the Princ

of Wales.