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CURIOUS STORY OF A BROKER'S DEALINGS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, 1999.

PREVENTION OF ORDELTY

TO ANIMALS.

SPORT

FOOTBALL.

FOMES YOR TODAY.

HONGKONG LRIGUE

The Karnsion should win their opening match against the Warders on the Navy

ground

THE SALE OF AN A.P.C. LIGHTER A CALL FOR MORE INSPECTORS. A curious position resulting from the The Hon. Mr. II. E Pollock, K.C., Interposition of a Chinese broker was ex-presided at the annual meeting of the plained to Mr. Justice Gomperts in the local Society for the Prevention of

DIVISION Kick-off 415, p.m.. Summary Court, yesterday, wher

South Chinn "AJ". an Cruelty to Animals, held at the City Hall H.M.9. Durban e, Kowloon, Navy+g+ action was brought to determine the last night, which was attended, by ground Beferee: Mr. Hollanda ownership of a lighter.

moderate number of the 800 members

Foličov. H.M. S. Harbus, Navy "B" which the Society now contains, as com-HSs. Tamar RGA.. Svokumpoo

ground. Referee: Mr. Smith. pared with 333 a year ago

An application in Chambers was made by the Asiatic Petroleum Company (South China), Limited, and it was ordered that the A.P.C." pay $1,000 into Court and that the lighter be taken into, the custody of the Court. I was further ordered that the Wo Hing Firm (as plaintifa) and Tao Ching-chuen (as defendant) should put their case before the Supreme Court to decide the ownership of the lighter,

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GHALIMIAN'S ADDRESS,

The scheme

The CHAINRA remarked that the im mediate occasion of the revival of the Society was the insufficiency of the pre- sent Dogy Homs at Causeway Bay coupled with complaints ns to unsatis factory methods of destroying dogs. Upon both pointe, he was the bearer of good news, An annoymous douer had Mr. Elthy Zoitlyn (instructed by most generously promised to build, equip, Mears, Dennys & Bowley), represented and endow an" up-to-date Dogs' Home, the plaintiffs, and Mr. Campbell Prosser including a lethal Chamber, caretaker's (instructed by Mesurs. Let & Russ) ap-quarters, and paddock for the dogs to peared for the defendant, Tse Ching exercise in (applause) chueri..

would include a building where persons "Mr. Zeitlyn said the facts disclosed as leaving the Colony for a time might leave "impertinent an attempt at fraud as could their dogs or cata, on payment of a. be imagined In 1921, the A.P.C. had a reasonable sum for looking after them. lighter for sale, and the plaintiffs, wish-The question of a suitable site would ing to buy it, pought the assistance of the form the subject of prompt consideration defendant `ng agent. The commission was by the incoming Committee. fixed, first at $25, and afterwards at $50. The Chairman enlarged upon the The defendant negotiated with the A.P.C.various forms of cruelty to which animals and then reported to the plaintiffs, his were subjected in the Colony, but he was principals, that he had agreed with the sorry to say that the instances given by A.P.O. for $9,000 for the lighter and re- 99 means exhausted the tale; they show- quired $200 on account. This was paided, however, thas the Society had a very over and the defendant brought back the full programme ahead. As to the work A.P,Cats receipts. It was then arranged that the purchasers and their gent (the defendant) should meet the next morning at 9 o'clock in Statue Square and go together to the A.P.C. offices to complete the transaction."

ground. Referee: Mr. Borton... H.M.S. Cortile . H.E.Club, St. Joseph's

ground Referee: Mr. Newton. H.M.S. Ambrose v. H.M.S. Filania, Sen. kunpoo "B" ground Referes: Mr. South China v. B.M.S. Despatch, South

Tyldesley.

China ground Referee: Mr. Williams.

DIVISION IL-Kick-off $45 p.m. Wardera H... Varunion, Navy B ground Refereer Mr. Smith",

South China "A". E.M.5. Hawki

South China ground. Referor Williams"

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South Chinn "B" St. Joseph's Bou

, and University should take the points against the Durban, Cartule, and United respectively. while the RG Police and Kowloon dobrve games should each and in a draw.

H.KFC H.MS. "CARLISLE.”” The following team will represent the Hongkong FC ik their League game. with the E.M.S. Cartale to-day at 4.15 Pun St Joseph's Ground-Rodger, Larsel, Bishop, Mair, Stewart, McPhail (capt.) McTavish, Forsyth, Begg, Valen

ne, McBride:

RUGBY FOOTBALL

HONGKONG FO, THE NAVY.

Hongkong Football Club The Navy The following team will represent the today at Happy Valley (kick-off 4.15 p.m.):--E. G. Moorsum; O. Skinner, S.

B.A Police, Sookunpoo "A" ground Jordain (capt. Lieut. Hogben and

Referee: Mr. Collins.

D. Logan WJ. Clarko and N. J South China "B", H.M.S. Durban, S. Prowse, WR. Andrews, Lieut, Boyes, Smythe W. A. Nowers, J. Witchell, H. Club ground. Referee: Mr. Fairburn, V. R. Jones, H. A. Mabey and A. G Kowloon v. „H.M.S. Ambrose, -Kowloon | Lamplagh, --

ground, Kowloon. Referee : Mr.

Perrymaa

12

H.E.F.A. MEETING,

St. Joseph's H.M.9. Carlisle, St.

• Joseph's **** ground, Referee: Mr. Mr. R. J. Wilton, President of the Newton.

H.K.FA, occupied the chair at a meet- University v. United A.C., Sockunpooing of the Association, beld last evening, "B" ground. Referee: Mr. Tyldesley. well attended and practically all tha at Victoria Barracks. The meeting was. MS. Titanic King's, Navy "A" Affiliated Clubs, and a large number of

ground. Referee: Mr. Wakebam, “ Referees, were represented.sk RESULTS OF MID-WEEK MATCHES.

HONGKONG LEAGUE-DIVISION II,"

King's...

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. F. T. Janice, read the minutes of the last meeting, and then informed the meeting that Mr. C. H. Blake had resigned his position as Divi 3 Fleet Auxiliaries a son..II. Secretary.

The Submarines withdrew from the UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE, H.M.S. Ambrose... 3 H.M.8. Carlile... o Donovan, R.G.A was transferred to the

Leagues H.M.S. Hawkins. 2 RG.A 1 Honghong Club and Banner, Club to

.YS. Tamar. 1 H.M.S. Titanio... 1 Kowloon

On the Navy A ground the Dartan

amongst the Chinese, to whom the idea of already accomplished, it was felt that paying regard to the suffering of anfmals was now und strange, efforts must be of end, a strong Chinese contingent was en- an educational character, and, to that listed on the Committee. The Society was fortunate enough to engage, from the 1st The defendant did not keep the August, the services of a retired Sanitary receive Kowloon and this game is expected appointment, though the plaintiffs waited Officer, Inspector Fisher, as Inspector of to go to Kowloon after a well-contestedi for him there until 4 p.m. They then the S.P.0.A. and his knowledge of the went to the defendant's place in YaumatiChinese people and of their language bad game. The sailors have had a bad time where he told them that he had been to stood the Socialy in very good stead ever since their opening match with South the A.F.C. and had been informed that (applause). His report showed a record China when they lost their brilliant centre they had had a telegram from this head of excellent work and proved conclusive. office instructing them not to sell the the Chairman thought, the need for forward, Caan, who broke a bone in his lighter. Defendant handed back the 8200gaging two more inspectors,

foot during the game and is now in hoe- deposit and asked for the return of the The accounts showed a balance of about! receipt which was accordingly, handed $7,000 in hand, but that was insufficient Pital. Romayne was injured in the next hack.

to pay two more Inspectors, not to game and his place at back is hard to fill mention other nossary expenses. He with success. Their defeat by the Ham

believe that could not

the public!

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Woodman, Tama was permitted to play for Kowloon; Sadler, Magnolia ta Play for Tamar; Derry and Chilton, RAM.C. to play for United A.C.***

Davis and Carter, Ambrose, were re instated to Division If

The match played at Weihaiwei between stand as a League match, the result being Howkiur and Despatch was allowed to a draw, one all

A claim for the points by the Fleet Auxiliaries against the University for failing to turn out on November 11th was not approved; the date for the match to be re-arranged by the Secretary, and the University to pay Referees foca of, Hongkong, whom he had always found kins last week was unexpected. Kowloon The South China, Secretary reported generous in support of any good cause, are confident of winning, but they are that the goal nets had been repaired, would allow the Society's efforts to lan-making several changes this week. Mason, following the report of the referee in the

aish for want of funds.

always a hardworker and good in defence. The meeting decided that the closing

Club South China match. as well as in the attack, is being stood date for receiving entries for the Hag down this week while McKilvie is turning kong Challenge Shield Competition out in the middle line and Pasco goes up should be Deccaber 31st, and a letter of to lead the attack.

thanks to the H.K.F.C. for handing over the shield was agreed upon. ⠀⠀⠀

Later, the plaintiffs saw Mr Butter field, of the AP.C. and expressed to him their surprise that the Company should rupadiate the bargain.

Mr. Butterfield replied that no bargain had been pudiated and that, in fact, completion was to take place that day. This led to THE INSPECTOR'S REPORT. explanations, in the course of which it came out, counsel mentioned, that the price at which the A.P.C. agreed to sell was $1,900 and not $2,000, as stated by the defendant to his principals..

Inspector Fisher, in his report ex- plained that he had worked on the prin ciples of "Inspection rather than Pro secation" and claimed that good results had accrued. He had had in mind that it was a novel idea to the Chine that an animal which was to be killed should be treated kindly.

It appeared, Mr. Zeitlyn continued, that after the defendant got back tha

On the Navy "B" ground the Police are feceipt, he went to another. Grm and made

turning out a strong side against the an arrangement to sell then the lighter A summary of the work done between Hawkins and are expected to take for $2,600. When he next presented him. August 1st and November 15th showed their first point in the League this week Belf to Mr. Butterfield at the A.P.C.that hundreds of visity and inspectiona offices, the defendant was asked if he was had been made. Each of the 145, market The sailors are not too safe in their Wo Hing (as the firm had at first stalls had had the regulations and by defence, but they have a bustling forward believed). Defendant replied-counsel laws governing the supply of water and line who are quick to take advantage of understood in an impertinent manner the lining of crates," explained to them, "No, but I can call myself We Eingand some 150 copies of the regulations any mishap by their opponents defence. if I like and after this was found to governing the import and export of pigs Usborne in the centre is a very strong have put up a signboard over his pre and poultry had been served on traders player and knows just what to do and mises, bearing the name "Wo Hing and trading junke, and copies in English

Mr Butterfield gave evidence as to the and Chinese had been posted on all the when to do it. Stir in the middle line transactions which occurred. Cross wharves along Connaught Road. More ia very sound, The Hawkins should take examined, be agreed that, if the circum.Inspectors were badly needed, and un-the points stances, had not been brought to notice, really necessary work must be neglected. Icas at least three were appointed much completion of the sale to the third party would have been effected.

In moving that the report and accounts The Services are due at Sookunpoo and documents were being typed the Wo Hing that drive of offices should be made the Tamar and RG.A. The sailors hold Whilst the be adopted, the CHAIRMAN, suggested visitors are certain of a good game between firm's representative called and revelato raise funds for the Society.

the better record this season and should tions ensued. Not knowing who were the Gocamander BECKWITH comicd, and go to the head of the League as the result rightful purchasers, delivery was with- held and the Court was now asked to the reporta were adopted. kettle the point.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Mr. Pollock was re-elected President

of a win over their military, rivals, pl

A second division challenge trophy is being put up this year. Entries cides on December 31st,

Contist, the Chairman and Secretary With a view to arranging an Interport interviewed Mr. Clifford, one of the Inter- port Cricketers who is an official of the Clifford promised to lay the facts before Shanghai Football Association. Mr. his Association, on his return to Shang- hui, and to communicate the results in due course......... the Despatch, was referred to the Referee's A report on the conduct of Carter, of Board. A report on the conduct of four players in the South China Tamar matel was read and "the Secretaries of both Clubs regretted the incidente and pro mised to bring the report to the notice of the defaulters match, Scotland . England, on the Club It was decided to play the International ground on Boxing Day, in aid of Local Charities,

ORICKET.

NO CASE TO ANSWER.

The Curtisle who meet the Club on St. on the proposition of the Hon. Mr. Joseph's ground this week are still with K.C.C. 2ND XI, FC.S.C.C. 2xD XI, Mr. Campbell Prosser submitted that Claud Severn, seconded by Mr. Quarles out a point in the League, but unless the the defendant had no case to answer. The van. Ufford. Commander Beckwith was Club improve on last week's play, that the

This match will be played at 2 p.m. title was in the bona fide purchaser and re-elected Vice President; Mr. Hamany, sailors should register one this week for a Players for Civil Service: A, O. Brown, not in either the plaintiff or the defendant hon. Treasurer; and Mr. B. L. Frost, drawn game would not come as a murW Hyde, J. C. Fletcher W. J. Shenton, in this action.

hon, secretary.

prise.. The Club were badly handicapped 7.-G. Herridge, B Petham, E. J. The Puisie Judge: You say that, the Reference was made by the Chairman through injuries last work, having five of Edward, 0 W. Jeffries, W. F. Drake, plaintiff being beguiled into handing over to the great low the Society had sustain their regular players off. They should W. Fraser, W. B. Harlett. a piece of paper, the property passed to ed by the death of Mr. Lau Chu Pak. A improve their standard of play if they your client, so he could hand over the vote of thanks was accorded the hon.wish to maintain the confidence of their lighter to someone else!

treasurer on the proposition of the Hos.supporteran Mr. Cland: Severd. Magnet

Mr. Fromer: That is my point. This getting of the deposit receipt cannot A large Committee was then appointed

amount to larceny; at the most, it was false pretences asuming the plaintiffs' cuze is true li Au

and the meeting concluded.

The Ambrose after the win of last week, will take the field with confidence to day against the Titania at Scokunpoo. The latter, have a good side and are expected to win by a narrow margin, p

South China receive the Despatch this week and a well-contested game is expect ed to end is a win for the home team by the odd goal in a low scoring game.

INTER-HONG MATCH.

An Inter-Hong Cricket Match will bo ing Ewo and. Taikoo on the ground of the played today between teams represent Chides Recreation Club at Causeway Bay which has been kindly levt by the Committee for the occasionThe match will dommence at 2 pm, sharp. Tenims

wick, R. 1 Chaloner, JD. H. Craw

TAIZOO XI SD, Begg, GA Chad- ford, B. Crowley, E. G. England, A. TA Gace (capt), EO, Hagra, J. M. Kaye, HW. Roger, H. Spicer

The Puisne Judge: You say this receipt The Paisng Judge objected that in the was a document of title.

Am A defendant's pleadings he was : naked" tó Mr. Promer: No, but it enabled him to decide whether the property in the lighter go to the A.P.C. and complete the sale was vested in the plaintiff or the defend

The Purisne Judge: But they accepted ant his nianey believing him to be Wo Hing. Mr. Promer anggested that this did not Mr. Prosser submitted that the sale to preclude the Judge from saying that nei thethird party would have been com- ther had any rights in the article.

Evo XI E, F, Aucott, W. Bracken The Junior games should be worth ridge, WB. Cornaby, W. Galloway, T. H pleted had the documenta been ready. He The Puiste Judge: On the facts I have watching and after to-day's matches fol- Gotch, EE Hollands (capt.), J. G also ged that under the Sale of Goods and which I acume so far to be zorrect Towers of the game should be able to spot Lyon, W. W. Mackenzie Piercy, Ordinance, unless larceny could be proved, I do not think the defendant has any then likely League Champions The N. I B. Bailton, P. Tod ownership could not be retained by the car at all. I do not think any property King's Hawkins, South Ching Band original soller, in the case of a sale to n is vested in him at all. On the evidence he University have all good, records and twe bona fide purchaser, as in this case At dever had any property or right of any unknown" teams are out to-day for the the very modest, the plaintiffs had a right and in this lighter. My judgment will first time this year-Titania Reserves and to bring an action for damages; and not be for the plainting, unless you wish to Mararian. The latter ship can fold a Shakespeare's songs have almost an for specific performance of contract: The call evidence to controvert their case. other side had never suggested that, the Mr. Prosser I have decided that I the Senior tests in the matches at Hong. The Tempest he wrote some of his good team and quite surprised some of great a claim to fame as his plays. For loot bona fide and on these shall offer the Court no evidence, I do kong last wenson, The Titania Raerves most beautiful lyrics short, complete, grounds be submitted that the property, not think I can rebut the main facts and have been playing well in the squadron carefully devised; precious jewels of sou in the lighter had passed to the purchaser, it would be simply a waste of the time matches during the summer. They are cunningly interspersed among the great from the defendant, so that property was of the Court to put my witnesses in the due to meet the King'a in their opening dramatic speeches. There are, rested in third party; not before the box, on your desiding against me on the League match which is being played to play not only poetic lyrics 1 Court, and therefore out of ita jurisdic legal question, tion in this action.

Judgment was entered for the plaintiff, are expected to maintain Malz axbeaten fathom five but also the fine roaring day Nary Alleground, The King's the be sucks, there suck 1 andTM** Pall with costs.

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