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SPORT.

RUGBY

NAVY SHANGHAI,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 418, 1924.

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***TUENSANG ”—“ MONTROSE “ COLLISION:

IMPORTANT JUDGMENT - IN, AN

INTERESTING CASES

SANITARY BOARD.

The fortnightly meeting of the Sanitary

Commenting on the Shangbai teum Sir Claud said he had been told that six of the Shanghai forwardr were unable to come down with the team. He said this SEQUEL TO TYPHOON AT MANILA Board was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. G. B. Sayer, Chairman of the Board deliberately as he thought it would form

presiding. There were also present Dr. the subject of debate amongst the team

W. W. Pearse (Medical Officer of Health), when they arrived back in Shanghai.

M. Roch, Dr. T. M. G. (Laughter.) It only shows," added Sir

His Lordship, the Chief Justics (Sir Dr. W. V. William Rows Davies) sitting in Admiralty Ozorio. Mr. Wong Kwong Tia and the Cland, what a fine lot of rugby players Jurisdiction, gave judgment mierday Secretary Mr. J. R. Fraser). was only too corfect in his breezy pro they have got, and that we in Hongkongi marning in the case in which the owners

Rolerring to items 3 and 4 on the will have to look after, ourselves. “*

of the s. Fuen Song (the Indo-China agenda, dealing with application for per- Steam Navigation Company) aved the mission to erect four weds at No. 183, at No. 8 and s, Wing Kut Stres, the owners of the 5." Montrose for damer Vaux Road Central, and two wea ages caused to their vessel during the CHAIRMAN said the application hal bon typhoon, of 120 at Manila. The defend considered by a sub-commities. He oppor ants filed a counterclaim for damages ed the applications on the grounds that alleged to have been done to their reset the buildings in question were unfit for such installations and that the buildings by the ss. Fren Song.

might be again used as tenements.

The sailor who voiced his opinion at the interport rogby match on Wednes day, for the heueft of the players and spectators that the Navy would "tie up the Northernera on the following day phesy, for yesterday's match between the Navy and Shanghai resulted in a fairly easy win for the Naval meu by sixteen points to three, or rather by two goals and two tries to one penalty goal.

Throughout the game the Naval men were in command of the situation, and

hulled the ball The latter's three-

Sir Claud remarked on the coincidence of the first interport rugby game with the centenary of rugby. He read an extract from the account of the first rugby match played in the year 1892

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The games, said Sir Claud, bad been except for occasional breakaways Shang very cajoyable and the game between

Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C. (instructed by: hai were not dangerous, whereas danger Shanghai and the Navy had many in-

Dr. Ozonio recommended the granting teresting features. Among other things. Mr. E. Davidson) appeared for the plain of the applications. In doing so he said could be seated whenever the Navy in the kicking of Mid. Yale was extremely tifs, and Ar. F. Jenkin and Mr. that the Board had made public in their Campbell Prosser (instructed by Mr. Giscussions that subject to the compliance quarter back line worked in splendid good. He had been told that the HOD. N. Tinson) conducted the case for the of retain conditions, people could instal water closets in their houses. These con- unison and they were well-fed from the ong, laterport team hoped to reverse defence.

His Lordship said this netion atoe out ditions were about the water supply serum by the very alerthalf backs, the decision when they next met and in

this connection their three-quarter line of a typhoon which struck the harbour arrangements and a certain standard of Shanghai's three-quarter line, which f

of Manila on August 31st, 1990. The sanitation. He thought applications in was going into serious training. ` (Laugh- plaintiffs steamship the Turn Sang was question had complied with the conditions. showed up to advantage on the previous

ter.)

berthed in the harbour alongside the bulk. The Beard had shown discrimination b day, could to get going yesterday owing i

Sir Claud concluded his speech by head; between piers and 5, and the 8.5.tween different types of people in trent to the very sound deferice of the Navy,

Montrose was berthed alongside per No. ing the applications. The fact that the thanking the Hongkong officials for the 3. Both ships arrived in harbour, the buildings were Chinese offices was n'o The miles turned out as follows:- Navy-Back, Mid. St. Croix; three great Irnable they had taken,in making previous day when No. 1 typhoon signal reason for a refusal. On the Chairman's quarter backs, Ldg. Stoker Wiscombe, arrangements for the ustch and the diawas Bying. In consequence of this signal point as to the buildings being used as

the Fuen Sang kept up steam, but the tonements again, Dr. Ozorio said Pay-Mid. Wilson, Mil. Sindeu and P.O. ner. Shenton half backs. A.B. Dowden and their services on the field,

He also thanked the doctors for Montrose did not. On the following day proviso could be laid down to the effect Lieut. Montgomery: forwards, Lieut.

the No. 4 signal went up, indicating that that water closets could be allowed as The toast of the Shanghai team was the typhoon was dangerous, though the long

· McBride, Liënt. Menzies, Mid. Yale,

premises

occupied as

Lieut. larris, Lieut. Horton, Md. Robert

then given And enthusiastically danger was not imminent. It also ordered offices. honoured son, Mid. Palmer and C.P.Ö. Gough,

ressels to strengthen moorings and get Mr. Wose supported Dr. Ozorio's! Shanghai-Fall" back, G. D. Nicholl; Mr. McMeekin (the Shanghai Captain) ready to use engines. The wind increased view.

Dr. PEARCE said Chinese buildings in three-quarter back, J. Shaw, C. R. W teplying thacked everybody for their and the Furn Sang left her berth to week Thomson, H. W. P. Melleekin and G. F. hospitality and went on to relate how shelter elsewhere: the Kontrose got adrift many cases were unsuitable for water car- W. Bichard: half backs, RL S. Wehb 1922 were spoiled owing to the seamen's arrangements for an interport match in

in the gals and the collision occurred. riage system, Chinese business firms were and G. E. Golden: forwards, W. E. D.

The plaintiffs alleged that the lostrose best served by water Bush public latrines. Smith, I. R. Cleland, J. C. Stewart, E.

strike, but thanks to the efforts of Mr. was negligent in not having steam or in After further discussion, minutes of the A. Jenkinson, B. S. Stephenson, S. A. Adana (a former Shanghai player) the letting steam down and that she was not sub-Committes were passed. Grew, W. D. Neill and. T. Leach.

This was all the business of interest present contest had been arranged.. He strongly enough moored, and that her regretted that they had been unable to stern line should have been cast of alter before the meeting. fulfil the wonderful programme arranged her bow lines parted so as to ride head for them, but as the team was working to wind. They said the collision was in co-operation with the firms it was up caused as the result of this negligenco. to them to play the game and to get back to Shanghai in time.

The defendants denied negligence and STORY said. all practical steps were taken to secure her alongside in order to prevent her being carried away. They she said rapidity and struck her before steam could

Play opened in the Navy half, Bichard making good headway until neatly tackled by the Hongkong back The ball was then transferred to the Shang hai ball and Siaden received a round of applause for a very long dribble down the field which resulted in

scrum five

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were

"

OF A RECENT BIG

ROBBERY."

yards from the line. Shortly afterwards, of rugby in Shanghai were putting up that the typhoon increased with abnormal HOW AN ALLEGED ROBBER WAS

owing to some acat dummy'

work by Wilson. Sinden was able to get the ball Tound the Shanghai back and across the line. Yale took the kick at goal and scored with a nice shot, making the Navy five points up

Frow the kick off, Shanghai were soon an the defensive again and Wiscombe and Dowden had hard fuck in not getting over in turn. The Navy were not to be denied and shortly afterwards they were over the line again, Yale failing this time to convert. Then, just before half time, Dowdon passed to Shenton who kicked well over Nicholl's hend and succeeded at the same time. He rounding him got over the fine again, making it the third time for the Navy. Yale again took the kick and converted, making the score at half time: Navy, 13 points, Shanghai,

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wil,

He announced, amidst the cheers of the gathering, that two ardent supporters shield for interport contests, which shield would be competed for annually He hoped to be able to welcome the Hong- kung team in Shanghai next year,

be raised.

His Lordship dealt fully with the evidence of the Acting Director of the Mr. Forsyth (the Hongkosy Captain) Weither Bureau at Manila, and continu later proposed the toast of The ing, came to the question which he thought Service In doing so he said they all the main question of the case, vis: the recognise what ground, for. rugby the Services were.

valuable training absence of the steam on the antrose on

The the day in question." army and Navy he said, bad given thera wonderful sport in

year the Army could not produce a good team owing to the change of garrison and the w Regiment coming from Egypt where ruggr could not be played. He hoped they would be able to turn out team next season. It was a pleasure to have with them Col Hill who had been Blackheath and who was the English cap very distinguished player, having played at fullhack in 1901 or 1000-Hear hear He concluded bis remarks by thacking Col. Hill and Mr. G. G. N., Tinson for the splendid way in which they had controlled the games.

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CAUGHT.

The story of a recent big robbery in the central district of the city, when property to the value of $4,500 was stolen be six armed robbers, was unfolded at the Magi tracy yesterday afternoon, one of the alleged robbers being charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton with having been cancern. rd in the robbery and also with using

On this point his Lordship reviewed the rugger but this ridence of the Chief Officer of the personal violence to the victims of the

fentense and went on to say that the robbery. Surveyor of the Fort at Manila gave

Sub Inspector Cottog' said the_robbery vidence for the defendants and admitted took place at 6.10 p.m. on December 24th that it was unseamanlike to let steam at 5, We Fang Street, and was carried out by six men. Later, detectives and down while No. 1 signal was hoisted,

He thought it was not challenged that some of the fokis of the establishment were the Montrose was the only easel in sent out to search different trams and baie was another ship, the Colute, ant was arrested on a tram and identified harbour without steam, and there was to watch the forry wharves. The defend. brak Icose from Pier No. 5 and get away by one of the fokis as one of the robbers. Also, an American steamer, the Braveener: He was also identified on an identification steamed out. She carried away her moor-parade by three or four fokis Certain olething he was wearing at the time were ings, but got clear from the wharf.

Mr. Jenkin in his argument did not recognised as part of the stolen property The toast was honoured with enthusinsia, deny that the Montrose should not have Mr. C. A. S. Ru defended and the after which Cal. Bill replied. E team in, but he contended that if the case was later adjourned. jocularly remarked that his "ragger" days had the accident would not have been dated back to prehistoric times, and went

prevented.

THE SHOOTING AFFRAY AT YAUMATI GOVERNOR EXPRESSES HIS APPRECIATION.

In the second half Shanghai did a Little better and at times were more than holding their own At the commence- ment Bichard got away and nearly scored. Shanghai were awarded penalty kick and McMeekin taking it, put the ball through the uprights. thus epening Shanghai's score. Later they awarded another penalty kick for an

on to say that he thought he was the first His Lordship then referred to the infringement, but MeMeekin failed this Services Captain of the English teamvidener of Captain Wheeler (the Marine time to convert. The game was stopped There had been many since but they warg for a short time whilst Grew received all Naval men. Referring to the difficut Superintendent for the Plaintif Com. attention and he was eventually carried off the field and did not take any furties of raising a team from the Army he pany, who gave it as his opinion that the barometer falling, should have telegraph- the part in the game. After this the aid that the Army Council cucouraged Officer in charge of the Montrose, with the

officers to play the other game. Navy attacked and Sladen, with a neat

Lient. McBride (the Navy Captain) also for steam. As against this the Captain

H.E. the Governor, in a communica- pass, sent the ball to Wiscombe who got going down the line only to be tackled replied and made a big point of the fact the. Egremont Castle said he broke

that the Services were entirely dependent Jocse but did not use his engines, as that tion to Police licadquarters, has express- by Nicholl when about to cross over. Wicomic was not to be denied and on the Hongkong Rugby Club for their was imposible owing to the position of ed his appreciation of the gallant work few minutes later he received the ball ground and it was entirely due to this the ship and the fore of the ind. He done by the Yaumati police in the battle Maid if he had used them it would have with a gang of armed robbers on Satur very nice movement by the that they managed to keep rugby going in damaged his propellers. However, he ad- day last. This Excellency specially praises three-quarter backs which was started by the Navy nt Hongkong. He also referred mitted that it would have been unseaman the work of the police officer in charge Shenton, Wisecnube with a rare turn of to the fine games to be bad in the various like and negligent if he had not had the of the operation and the commendation speed crossed the line and stored for the poru, in the East and in particular to the engines ready to work.

contains an expression of opinion that His Lordship added: "I have referred to the enpture will greatly discourage crime Navy, Yale just failing to convert from hospitality afford them by Shanghai play- a difficult position. Shanghai were pressers when their ships were in that port.

This concluded the speech making and the evidence but the issue is, I think, simple in the Colony.

Sergt. Robertson, who was wounded ing when the whistle went.

Mr. Forsyth handed to Mr. McMeekin and covered by amplo authorities De the Hongkong Interport dag, expressing fendants' answer to the claim amounts to in the affray, is still in a serious couli inevitable accident. His lordship quoted

tion, ahope that they would be able to gain Dr. Lushington, who said an mavitable the laurels next year, mate

During the evening several gentlemen accident in point of law was one that the obliged with musical items and humorous party charged with the offence could not | anecdotes, which were much appreciated. possibly prevent by the exercise of ordinary care, caution and maritime skill. He also quoted Sir Robert Thillimore who on the point of inevitable accident cited the language of Dr. Lushington.

after a

A

THE INTERPORT DINNER. LAST NIGHT'S FUNCTION AT THE

.."HONGKONG CLUP

At

Rugby playera in Hongkong assembled in force at the Hongkong Club last night where a dinner in honour of the Shang- hai Interport team was held. Sir Claud Severn presided and was supported the head of the table by the Captains of the three rugby teams, viz.: Mr. H.:W. P. McMeekin (Captain of the Shanghai Interport team), Mr. H. R. Forsyth (Captain of the Hongkong interport team) und Lieut. MeBride (Captain of the Navy teami).

OFICKET.

NIVERSITY XI.

CRAIGENGOWEN,

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'MARVELLOUS.

CHINESE URCHIN FINDS 38,000.

The Inspector op charge-room duty at Central Police Station got the shock of His Lordship nid the burden of prov-his life the other day, when a Chinese ing inevitable accident was on the defend- urchin entered the room and handed over art, and he was not constrained to find a wad of banknotes totalling $8,000 The the existence of steam in the boy said be found the notes in Des Voeux The following have been selected to that

No wonder the. represent the University, 1st XL in a outrose would necessarily have averted Rond Central and thought it best to take League match against Craigengower on the accident, but in bis opinion it could them to the Station. the latter's ground on Saturday at 2.15 not be gainsaid that the existence of steam aspector nearly collapsed. It is to be p... A Bumjahn (espt.), K. N. would have rendered the accident less hoped that the boy's honesty will be duly Balhetchet, E. K Quick, R. A. Ponsonby probable. Furthermore he was of opinion rewarded. Fant, M. II. Roger, A. S. Hett, W. B. that the master was wanting in reneo Gittens. T. 0 Yeow, D. Laing, S. able care and caution in not having steam

up when the typhoon signals were up, and "This," concluded his Lordship, "is Bachiuma and A. N. Other.

in particular in not getting steam up at irrespective of the question of steam, the once when No. 4 signal was boister. He absence of which on the main engines of added that the Asesor entirely the Montrose, under the conditions of concurred with the conclusion he had weather that existed and without any advised by the particular reason, was wholly inexcusable. come Assessor that when the No. 4. signal Thero will be a declaration that the plain- was hoisted it must have been evident to tills are entitled to damages with the the acting master of the onlrose that usual reference and liberty to apply, the weather was getting rapidly worse; and with costs.” and that with the barometer falling fast, In reply to Mr. Potter his Lordship said. the wind increasing and veering, the that the counterclaim would be dismissed sheltered position of the ship would soon with costs. be exposed to brary sea and wind, and

Referring to the question of damages the Montrose having no steam on her main Mr. Jeakin asked if it could be stated engines the only thing to be done and whether or not the damage caused to the the done quickly was to secure her to. Pier Yuen Sang caused before

Was

K.0.0.

2nd XI. . 1R.C.

to.

WILS

An excellent repast. was served, after which some bappy speeches rere inade. The first toast to be honoured was that of "The King." after which Sir Claud Severn proposed the health of the Shang- hai team. He said that he felt it a great privilege to occupy the chair at the

Is this League match at Kowloon on dinner, more especially as this was the first dinner within the memory of living Saturday at 215 p.m., the following have men to be held in connection with inter- heen selveted for the home team-H. port rugby contests between Shanghai Dvery. W. J. Weiser, A. O. Brown, A. and Hongkong Sir Claud jocularly re- R. F. Raven, B. Petheram, J. Edwards, marked that they had engaged a staff of A. J. Kew. F. W. Howell, J. Fraser. E learned men to go through the records, Sarge and D. S. Green Reserve: J. C. but no trace of any previous rugby match Long- between the two ports could be found. He hoped it would be the beginning of a series of annual matches to be run in conjunction with other interport contests. After remarking on the fact that it was

The following will represent the Club No. 5. In the opinion of the Assessor, collision. more difficult to get satisfactory rugby tening than to get teams for various other 2nd XI. in their match with the Hong the Master was right in ataying at Pier His Lordship: I should think that is a sports, Sir Claud jokingly remarked on kong University on the Club ground No. 5, but instead of doubling up his for: matter which will go to the Registrar for the hardness of the Hongkong ground for on Saturday (kick-off, 9.30 p.m.):-). ward moorings he should have got out his his decision. rugby, and expressed sympathy with Wilson; H. T. Paxton and D. Lyon: J. port bow cable and made a good breast Messrs. Dowley and Grew Thoth Shang- Gardner, E. W. Hamilton (capt.) and 5.spring to the Pier. With that powerful hai men) who had suffered injuries. He darrod R. B. Bell, A. Ferguson, A. mooring out, ho believed the ship would was glad to see them present and hoped Roberts, J. Douglas and G. T. May. have ridden out the storm in ufety.

Reserves: Paul and Williamson

(Continued at fout of west Column.) they would soon recover.

FOOTBALL

B.K.F.C. 2x XI. . UNIVERSITY.

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Mr. Potter concurred and His Lordship said he could not understand why the question of damages was not left in the hands of that court.

The Court then rose."

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