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CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL

FIRST ANNUAL SPORTS." YOUTHFUL COMPETITOR MEETS WITH

AN ACCIDENT.

THE HONGKONG DAILY

CRIMINAL SESSIONS [BEFORE HIS LORDSKIP THE CHIEF JUSTION

(HUR WILLIAM REES DAVIKS)].

ANOTHER HEAVY SENTENCE.

Still another exemplary sentence was The first annual sports of the Central British School, Kowloon, held yesterday ordered yesterday by the Chief Justice in afternoon at the Kowloon Cricket Club, a case in which a mas named Cheung] were marred with an accident. A youth Wah pleaded "Guilty" to a charge of ful competitor named W. King, compet-unlawfully having two daggers in his ing in the final heat of the high jump for possession.' boys, had the misfortune to get his legs According to the Crown Solicitor (Mr. entangled in the ropes between the up. K. Holmes), the prisoner was stopped right measuring bars. He fell heavily to the ground on his right arm and he was picked up suffering great pain. There was not a doctor present at the time but the services of Dr. Wong were soon requisitioned and it was found that

PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11TH, 1924.

CORONERS INQUIRY. THE DEATH OF CAPT. NEWBY.

A VERDICT OF SUICIDE, An inquiry into the circumstances at- tending the death of Captain Allred Newby, 55, master of the ka. Minglai, who was found dead on the 19th December with a bullet wound through his head, was held at the Magistracy yesterday. Major C. Willson was the Coroner and the jury was composed of Mesars. Sin Mai-tai (Foreman), A L. Silva and 1p Wa-man.

on the Salkong Road, Kowloon City, in

Evidence was given by Sub-Inspector. company with another man, by a Chinese

Bond, of the Harbour Police, to the effect constable, who on realising that the man that at 7.00 on the night of the 20th was armed blew his whistle. The prisoner knocked the whistle out of the constable' December, he was called on board the hand and attempted to prevent his being ingtas by the appearance of the police the boy had put out his elbow. He researched. The other man ran away. Ang the mast. The Captain's boy ceived every attention and was carried other constable came to the first constable's said that his master was very sick." to the Club House, During the prize assistages and covered the prisoner with In the cabin the Captain was found sit- distribution ho was presented by Indya revolver. In the man's girdle twoting in a chair. A wound indicated that Severn with a cup as winner of the event daggers were found, one at the front and bullet had entered above the right oar and, passing through the bend, had in which he had "competed and later when one, as the back. he was carried away he was greeted with

emerged at the left side. A revolver of 38 calibre was found lying on his lap. a volley of roaring applause by his scohol-

Life was extinct, but the body was still

mates.

...

Otherwise the sports were an unquali. fied success.

The competitions were keanly contested; there was a good at tendance of spectators, the events were well organised by the officials and the Club ground, kindly leat for the pecasion, made an admirable meeting place.

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The main incentive towards keen com- petition was that the school is divided into houses and competitors strive bard to bring honours to the houses to which they belonged. The final results in this connection were as follows:--`

Boys, Nathan House, 39 pts. May House, 23 pts.; and Lugard House, 2 - plä..

Girls, St. George's House, 31 pts. Bede House. 15 pts.; and St. Dunstan's, 13

pty.

Sir Claud Severn and Lady Severn and the Director of Education (the Hon. Mr. E. Irving) were amoogst those pre

dent. During the afternoon the East Surrey Regimental Band played a dei lightful selection of music.

At the conclusion of the sports Lady Severn presented the prizes to the muc- cessful competitors and at the end of the proceedings became the recipient of bouquet of flowers from the hands of dittle Helen Wylie. Lady Severn endear

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The prisoner said he picked them up on a waste pjece of ground.

His Lordship in ordering sentence of six years' imprisonment and twelve strokes of the "cat," described the prisoner as being a dangerous man." I do cot sup rose anybody who has heard this case will have any doubt whatever that you were about to commit a crime.”

SHERLOCK HOLMES AT WORK. OIL STAINS ON SINGLET AN IMPORTANT POINT

IN ARMED ROBBERY CASE,

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Dr. E. Pigott Miset, the officer in charge of the Mortuary, said the wound was consistent with the injury that might have been produced by the soft-headed bullet shown to him in the Court.

The pantry boy and cook of the Finglas gave evidence relating to finding the Cap tain in his cabin.. He said there had been nothing strange in the behaviour of the deceased. He did not take drinks whilst on board, though his condition on returning to the boat the night prior to his death might indicate that he had taken liquor ashore.

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Mr. Samuel Butcher, in charge of the Seamen's Institute at Kowloon, said that deceased stayed at the Institute for the night of the 17th and witness accom- (1)panied him next day to the ship, and

Mineral oil stains on a singlet worn by an alleged, armed robbor were important factors in the case for the Crown in which man named Chu Wing Kong, was in dicted yesterday on four counts: armed robbery; (2) shooting with intent to main or disable; (3) attempting to shoot; and (4) anlawful possession of an) automatic and five rounds of ammunition. According to Mr. A. Dyer Ball's state

stayed on board for half-an-hour. Just before he left he heard the Captain com plain that he was feeling a bit queer and was turning in

Replying to Detective Sergeant Darling, witness said he noticed the deceased was in a metry mood" when he came to the Institute. He had also heard the Captain mention that the steamer had pirates on board near Kongmoon and that he (the deceased) had shot a pirate

and thrown him overboard.

ment of the case for the Crown, the pris: oner was not in possession of a fre-arm when he was arrested, but one was found "near by. He was, however, wearing a

The Manager of the Tai Cheong ship singleton which were oil stains just at ping firm, of No. 8, Hillier Berect, said the point where his, girdle secured his that deceased had been in their employ trousers in position. The stained parts for over a month and had been found satisfactory. The Company had received el herself to the children by announcing of the garment were sent for examinano report of a piracy, either from the to the gathering that the Directorption to the Government Analyst, who deceased, or any member of the crew. Education had acceded to her request that there should be no school to-day stated that the stains were those of (Friday). Needless to state, the an- nouncement was greeted with enthusiasm by the children.

After other evidence had been given, the jury returned the verdict that the ruineral oil sqataining traces of iron and decensed had committed suicide whilst of nitrate corresponding to the oil generally unsound wind. used to oil the barrd of a revolver.

A

conflicting point in the case, Mr. Dyer

Mr. G. F. Nightingale, speaking during the prize distribution said that the boys and girls had no desire to conipets as Ball said, was that the fire arm, said GARAGE PROPRIETOR SUED.

round of ammunition was found in the man's pocket.

DISMISAL

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING 7

UNION.

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY FLESS."]

Sta-Captain Robert Dollar in his aprech at the Hongkong Hotel on January 8th, which was reported at length in your columns of Wednesday, referred to his association with the English-Speaking Union" London, and particularly cm- phasised the newssity for the formation of u similar Club or Association here in Hongkong.

Might I, through the medium of your columns, say that as a member of the English-Speaking Unton" I shall be very glad to give any information to tical objects of this Association Broadiy those interested as to the sims and prac speaking, the English-Speaking Union aims at increasing the knowledge of one azather passed by the English-speaking it has nothing to do with Governments, peoples. It aims at no formal alliances, but is merely an attempt to promote good- fellowship and understanding among the

world. English-speaking democracies of the

There are two Headquarters organisa tions-ane in the British Empire and one in the United States, the latter an inde pendent organisation, governed entirely by American citizens.

Branches exist in many of the principal cities of the British Empire and the Taited States, and it would seem that in Hongkong, where there is raidont a Large number of the citizens of the different English-speaking countries, an active branch might be opened and good

its achieved.

I encloso my card and remais, Tours faithfully,

E.S.U. Hongkong, January 10th, 1924.

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THE COLONY'S WATER SUPPLY.

The monthly water rotura gires the storage in the reservoirs supplying the City as 1,812 million gallons on the 1st January, compared with 1,080 million gallons on the same date last year. The was 269 million gallons, consumption against 189 million with the intermittent supply in force in December, 1922.

At Kowloon the storage is 330 million the month's consumption, on full supply Rallons, against $90 million last year, and both years, was 68 million gallons last December against 5 million in December,

1039.

Thanks to the exceptional rainfall of late October the Colony's Waterworks appear likely to meet all requirements for the present dry season. The City, reser- voirs holds about 5 months supply, but as, with a consumption last month of 68 millions plus the waterboat supple. the storage only fell 38 millions, there seems also fair prospect, there," of carrying through on full supply.

AT CANTON.

DE. SUN CONCEDES STRIXER'S

DEMANDS..

individuals but as members of a house, to be the prisoner's, had not been recently WAGES CLAIM FOLLOWS SUMMARY THE SILK INDUSTRY STRIKE each striving for the bonour of their re-used according to a report made by Mr. spective group. Spectators, no doubt, had noticed the keen spirit of competiAvenall, an expert. The automatic con- tion shown by both juniors and seniora. tained four rounds of ammunition one of Each one realised that on him or her which had been misfired, whilst another depended the success of their house. When the question was raised of holding the sports the seniors thought that no prizes should be awarded. They thought they would be sufficiently rewarded by winning an event for their house. was, however, decided that a small cup should be given for each championship event, to serve as a record. The time honoured system of prescating prizes to second, third, fourth, and fifth had been dropped.

Stewart.

RESULTE.

It

Long inap for boys-Senior, W. Mat-

Mr. Ball stated that an armed robbery took place as No. 143, Portland Street, ground floor, by four men.

Dr. Sun Yat Sen, the Generalissimo, în deference to the appeal of the merchants," manufacturers and workers engaged in the silk industry at Canton, has decided to abolish the monopoly given to the Kai Yuan Company some time ago for the collection of a likin daty on native silk in the Government to this effect and the goods. Instructions, were issued at once Provincial Commissioner of Finance was accordingly instructed by the Governor to cancel the orders,

Thousands of workers in the site! industry who came to petition the Gover nor slept on the maloos in front and near the Governor's office throughout Tuesday night waiting for a definite A few from the authorities.

answer

the

At the Summary Court yesterday morn ing Tse Fo sued Kartar Singh, proprietor of a garago in Landale Street for $21.65, wages due, claiming that he had been summarily dismissed because he had given evidence against him

According to Mr. C. A S Russ, who When the appeared for plaintiff, the plaintiff was robbers entered the floor there were two engaged by the defendant on October women and one mana husband of one 14th as a car washer at $10 per month. October but was not given any of the women on the floor. The husband He was given half a month's pay at the managed to make his escape through the end back door and he, ran down the streat thing at the end of November, On defendant was pro- and telephoned to the Yaumati Police December 5th the Station. On the way back to the house secated at the Police Court by a man The following are the results of the he met two Chinese constables and with named Harnam Singh and the plaintifi them continued his journey to the house. gave evidence in the latter's favour. The competitions:**

100 yards championship for boys. Outside the house they were joined by au evidence, Mr. Buss explained, was to the other constable. In the meantime the two effect that when Harnam Singh was drunk the "defendant took his finger prints, and Senior, G. Bond; junior, T.. Whitley

100 yards championship for gula-women were held up and forced into stole some promissory notes from him. Senior, Phylis Woolley; junior, E. cubicle. The robbers opened a safe and the police court proceedings were dis thousands of these strikery came from the two thests of drawers and stole a quantity missed, the Magistrate expressing some of fewellery. On leaving the heir doubt as to the truth of the plaintiff's were encountered by the three Chinese! 30 yards charapionship for girls. constables. Directly the robbers saw that evidence and the same afternoon the they were being intercepted, one of them plaintiff was summarily dismissed without Senior, M. Martin; junior, E. Stewart.

Quarter mile championship, race for opened fire on the police whe took being paid any wages. His claim was for shelter and returned the fire. Nobody wages due and a month's wages in licu boys-Senior, Patton; junior, was bit and altogether half a dozen shots

were fired by both sides. The robbers ran The Puisse Judge: I suppose perjury

is not a ground for dismissal. Skipping race championship.-Senior,

up Portland Street and into Shan M. Martin; junior, E. Stewart.

Tung Street and thenco into Shang High jump-Senior, G. Bond; junior, hai Street, and it was cot surprising W. King.

Potato race for girls-Senior, M. Gour- that all trace was lost of the robbers as the Magistrate had doubts.

When the streets were full of prople. the robbers. Jeft the house the constable overheard them saying in Chinese Make

a breach of the peace. them fall apparently meaning that they

Mr. Rum: It might lead to ruin your had intention to do them injury

Shortly after this: Eub-Inspector Mac Honour Walters and Sergt. Knowles arrived on The defence was that while the defen- the scene in a motor car and they tried dant was away at Canton the plaintiff to pick up the threads of the chase. They After hearing the evidence, however, His ritua

stole two batteries belonging to a car. proceeded along Canton Road to Ivy Brect where there are a nullah and Honour gave judgment for the claim with spiritualists and others of that, ilk, with light railway. The car was stopped and costs, Sergt. Knowles got out and spoke to an Indian constable stationed thero. As ha

chin; junior, T. Neave.

Jenner.

Lay junior, J. Raven

Enll mic championship for boys. Senior, R. Patton junior, K. Jenner.

Egg and spoon race for girls. Senior, M. Gourlay junior; C. Dixon.··

Relay race for boys-Senior, May Housa; junior, Nathan House.

Relay house for girls-Senior, St. George's; junior, St. George's.

Tug-of-war for boys Senior, House: junior, Nathan House..

Tug-of-war for girls. Senior, House; junior, St. George's.

May

Bede

The officials were as follows Judges Mr. G. Franklin Nightingale (Head Master), Messrs. A. Dransfield, W. Joseph, AG McClay, J. McCubbin, W. Reeve, J. P. Robinson, D. W. Salter, H. E Stevens and C. W. Thompson.

Starters Messrs. W. Foulds, T. W. Hall and F. Jenner

Clerks of the course.-lears, A. W E. Davidson, D. Morgan Richards, and T.

W. Rowell.

The Captains of the houses were

EOIS.

"Nathan House (W. Jeaner). Lugard House (O. Evans). May House (G. Bond),"

GIRLE,

Bedo House (P. Whitley), St. George's Houss (V. Wheller)," St. Dunstan's Howo (J. Stewart).

of notice.

Mr. Russ: I suppose it would be, if there were perjury. But there is no ground for it in this case except that

The Puione Judge: If an employé com-

mitted perjury it might certainly lead to

interior districts to join the crowd near the Governor's office. Trafic on malo was greatly interrupted by the great crowd, the Canton Gazelle says, but they kept very good order among them- selves. The demonstration was participat- ed in by eleven guilds of the Eum Lan Tong silk labourers general quarters. The number of persons participating wai estimated at 15,000.

"THE HEART LINE" AT THE WORLD "THEATRE..

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who, after life has led her down

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did so a man came running past the head! UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG;} many paths, falls in love with a who

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lights. Sergt. Knowles pursued him and MATRICULATION AND SENIOR in the chaes he saw the fugitive make a downward and outward movement with bis.left hand. Shortly afterwards the man fell and he was arrested and taken to the Police Station after he had been arched and the ene round of ammoni tion found in his possession. Sergt. Knowles again visited the scene of the No.

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At an identification parade one of the Chinese constables pointed out the pris879-Chong Lan Pik, Private Study,

Evidenco then taken, a largo number of witnesses being called, and the case was adjourd

The Jury empanelled for the case were Messrs. N. Currie (foreman), JW. Glyn, D. el Arcali, J. F. Barros, O. 1, Oliveira, D. Harvey and A. J. Coelho.

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