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THE RETIRING C. J. CIVIL SERVANTS' TRIBUTE. In the Council "Chamber, Colonial Secretariat, yesterday, at noon, Sir Wil- tiara Rees Davies, the retiring Chief Justive of Hongkong, was presented with a serull, aixi other gifts, by the mechers of the Colonial Civil Service. All the departmental chiefs were present and to Sir Caud Severn. Oolenial Secretary was delegated the task of addressing Sir Willinn.

THE HONGKONG DAILY: PRESS, FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST, 1924.

LARGE GERMAN STEAMER, ASHORE.

S.S. R. C. NICKMERS? STRIKES HOCK IN LYERMUN PASS. ADLY ROLED AND BEACHED AT

YA UMATI

A BELATED WIRELESS MESSAGE.

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Tixey, M.. R. Rickmers, German steamer of 3,108 tons net struck rock in youn Pass yesterday morning. She was badly holed on her sturlard shif, but was able to return to harbour without assistance. It was found avers- sary twach her at Yaumati. This operation was carried out successfully.

She

In harbour it was found that she was

BANKRUPTCY COURT.

BEFORE HIS HONOUR THE PUISSE JUDGE (MR. H. J. GOMFERTZ).} TES CASES BEFORE THE COURT.

CLOUDED MIRRORS. SEQUEL TO RENOVATIONS AT

REPULSE BAY HOTEL.

Hi Honour the Paisne Jadge gave Mr. Justice Gompertz sat în bankruptcy judgment yesterday morning in the Sum- jurisdiction yesterday afternoon at the mary Court in a case concerning the de livery of two large mirrors for erection' Supreme Court, when ten petitions came

in the dining room of the Repüle Bay up for consideration. Nine of the cases concerned Chinese and the remaining Hotel The plaintiffs wore A. Ling:& Co, one had to do with a Portuguesr. Seven of No. 19, Queen's Road Central, and the the China, American of the cases were adjourned and in three defendants wer

Industrial and Developing Co., Ltd., of others receiving orders were made.

The case of the Portuguese was one in 1 and 3, Queen's Road Central. The plaintiffs claimed 3450, being the price which a clerk in the employ of My, U. of two large mirrors set and delivered M., F. Xomazee, named Jono Mario to the defendants in 192

Mr. T. . Benett appeared for the Gutierrez, of Nos. 4 and 5, Pilken Street plaintiff and Mr. R. E. A Webster fax Yaumati, petitioned the Court for a the defendants. receiving order to be made on the ground that he was unable to pay his debts. The case was adjourned. In another case two Chinese creditors asked for a re- criving order to be made against the Foo Hang Bank, the assets of which were stated at $25,000 and the liabilities at 800,000. This case was also adjourned.

A BANK, CLERK IN DIFFICULTIES. Mr. G. R. Haywood petitioned the Court for a receiving order to be made on behalf of his client; Chun Ping Kwong, a clerk gainst Woo Yick Chi, formerly in the employ of the Bank of East Asia

Mr. Haywood produced a deposit note of the petitioning creditor for $100 which had been signed by the debtor. Alto. gether the assets bad beru estimated at

$5,600.

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The Official Receiver (Mr. Nisbet) anid that he was not in a post tion to state whether the assets were bood or otherwise, The liabilities were also unknown. Mr. Nisbet pointed out that the debtor End left the Colony

Mr. Haywood said that he bad every reason to believe that the debts due to the debtor were colicetable and that these enuld not be collected until a receiving order had been finde, as there was sobody to collect them.

In the course of his judgment his Lord- hip said that in July last, the defendants accepted the plaintiff's tender for the in. stallation of two large mirrors as the Re- pulse Bay Hotel

The mirrors were ta

be constructed by the plaintifs. There was some delay in construction owing to a breakage, but on October ith the mirrors were put up in the hotel by the plaintiffs.

The defendants claimed that the coh-i tract had not been performed in that the cirrors were not reasonably fit for "the purpose, for which they were required. I was alleged that the silver was deise- Live, that the work was badly ders, and that there were elends passages all over the surface of the mirrors. On this point there was a vendiet of evidence, but on the whole, he thought, he was bound to that they were not Et for the purpose fud that the mirrors were defective and for which they were intended, and of this the plaintiffs had dus notier. The defects, they thought, were due to unskillful con struction.

I had been argued that the defendants! had been stopped from the cutter of the defence as they inspected and approv ed of the mirrces and instructed, the plaintiff's workmen to proceed 1 am that they satisfied." said his Lordship, objected to the work as soon as they had an opportunity of seeing it."

It was also alleged that the mirrors! were fixed to the wall of the hol pro- perty and that therefore the defendants must pay the agreed pries and that ther remedy, if any, lay in a claim for dam ages. His Lordship referred to a dictum by Halsbar and said that he must give

Mir ('havn said: The members of the "Civil Service of the Colony have assem Filed here today for the purpose of taking leave of you and Lady. Rees-Davies, and it is with steere regret that we do no

The vessel left port yesterday morning There are some present who haye known at daylight for Shanghai and Japanese you. Sir William, throughout your ser ports with a general cargo of about 0.000 Tive here, and some who have only known tons, principally iron, after discharging you for a comparatively short time, but 1,000 tons of cargo in Hongkong. Irm safely assure you that all of us have had flmost got clear of the pass when a the greatest regard and respect for you. trading junk got in her track. The Cap You as forminating here along career cais endeavoured to prevent collision in your country's service, which it some and turned the vessel towards shore. respects must be almost unique. To have The junk likewise tried to avoid a col· heyn a practising hfrrister. to have lision and also moved in towards' the„ served for sine scars in Parliament, to shore, thus robbing the steamer of any have, bei Attorney General in several room for maneuvring, and

she went Colonies, nad, fuzzally to have been Chief aground, her shell plates below the water Justice for the long period of twelve line being damaged. This happened at years. Torus à record which falls to the 9.15 a.m., her slow progress from the har lot of Ew men, and what we members hour to the pass being due to the fact of the Civil Service regard with such that she enuntered fug in Kowloon Bay, satisfaction is that throughout your enteer The skipper successfully got his vessel you have maintained the best traditions Ipec from the rocks and brought her back of the public service of the Empire. (AP-into port without assistance, despite the plause.) You will carry with you into fact that she was making water in the your entirement the knowledge that in Nos. 1 and 2 holds, your hands the high standards of Justice and probity that mark the judicial bench making more water than was at first and public service with at home and in thought, so much so that the pumps could the Colomies have been brilliantly not cope with the inrush. The distress held. Both you and Lady Rees-Davies

signal S.." ("On fire or leaking.. hayy, during the past few days, received Want immediate assistance) was hoist striking tributes from all classes of the and she attracted attention by blow community to the large place you holding her syren continuously. Finally it in the hearts of those with whom you was deemed advisable to beach the vessel have been brought into contact, but one as quickly as possible and she was run are are sensill of the loss they will ashore on the Yaumati beach, not far The petitioning creditor, giving evi. Judgment for the defendants with costs. suffer by your departure than your cul from Stonecutters, where she now lies in This operation was car leagues in the Service Speaking for feet of water.

The ried out at 11.15 ani. yesterday myself 1 have always reveived at your water by this time had reached a height hants, Sir William, the most loyal and of a feet 8 inches in the No. 1 and 2 valuable help, especially during those holds. All the other holds are intact. periods when I have administered the She rests on the beach on a level kee! and there is abundant opportunity for Güvertament, and I am deeply grateful to discharging her cargo, which was com yon. Before you leave this room those present will record their antics on a decu quent for you to keep, and in order that you may not forget us it is my intention to present to you among other hooks that volume in which nil our birthdays are

The agents for the vessel in Hongkong recorded. (Laughter.) The gracious are Mesars. Carl Bodiker and Co., of the hospitality that you and lady, Rees- China Building. They informed a repre- sentatives of the Unity Pres yesterday Davies have dispensed, and the large afternoon that the first news of the part you have taken in sport generally mishap was received by then at 11 a.m. and in the social life of the Colony makes when a telephone message was received Trong the Kowloon Godown Company. it very hard for us to part with you, but Curiously enough a wireless message sent many of us feel that it is only saying out by the Captain of the distressed ves-

Miss Jeau Foulds in the opening piano a exir, and though the Colony will sel soon after she struck at 0.15 am. was

forte solo displayed great musical talent, not received by the agents until a quarter miss your presence we may hope to meet of-an-hour after the telephone message

Witness said he lent this money about and the snake-march and chorus by the "you again in the old country. "(Applause.) had been received, which was about the two months before the debtor left the Scout Troop was very interesting. ar We wish you and Lady Rees Davies and time that the vessel was being beached Colony. It was purely a friendly loan. D. J. Brown and Mrs, R. K. Duncan de

at Yaunati.

As far as he knew the debtor kept no lighted the gathering by their renderings of selected songs, and Patrol Leader Your son a pleasant voyage, and we The R. Rickmers is practically a new books.

Mr. Haywood pointed out that the peti-Leslie What, gave a vocal account of the She was built in 1921 by the. trust that you, Sir William,, will speedily vessel.

Nordd: Geestemunde for the Rickmerstion was filed six months ago and that suiventures of Tim, a Tenderfoot," "whe be restored to health (Prolonged aphederer. She is 101.5 feet long, bas it this was the first bankruptcy Court to be made good" when he was placed in plause.)

charge of a patrol. beam of 53.2 feet and a depth of 27.5 feet held since then. and is registered-in Hamburg. Her may- The Official Reeciver said that the ter is Captain R. P. IL Sebivetmann, evidence as to assets had been built up who is described by the agents as being on hearsay; there had been no direct one of the most trusted skippers of the evidence on this point. Company.

SIR WILLIAM'S ACKNOWLEDG.

MENT.

need shortly after she had teen beach e. It is the intention of the agents to disebarge all her cargo. When the ves. sel left port at daylight she was drawing 23 feet of water so that the depth of water in which she lies at present does not

reach her Plimsoll mark.

SCOUT AND WOLF-CLUB CONCERT.

dence, said that from enquiries made from the debtor's wife and ethers he had rea- son to believe that the debtor's assets umounted to ever $5,000.

AND PACK. every chance of collecting this money as o WANCHAI (WESLEYAN) TROOP far as he could ascertain.

There was

Mr. Haywood sail that there would-be no harm in having a receiver appointed. The order could he rescinded Cater if necessary.

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Witness went on to state that the debtor left the Colony about six months ago and as far as he knew he was merely a clerk in the employ of the Bank of East Asin.

His Lordship: Was he running another business -No

Then how did he come to lend these peuple money-I am not sure but I know his father had some money. He did not run a private business.

The Official Receiver: Why did you lend money to the debtor-The debtor said he was in need of money and asked me for $700.

YAUMATI POLICE COURT.

BRING CHILDREN..

Sir WILLIAM, in acknowledging the

On the ruggestion of the Official Re- compliment, said that Sir Claud Severn's

ceiver the case was adjourned for a fort. kind remarks and the way they had been

night; Eis Lordship stating that he would supported had overwhelmed him and ha, did did know how to think them.

After referring to his career in Hong.like to have something more tangible as Sir Claud had not referred to an interest kong, aa Attorney-General and Chief to the assets before he would agree to ing domestic event that had taken place, Justice, Sir William said, he regarded grant an order. and he (Sir William) thought it a good all of his colleagues in the Colonial Ser opportunity to turn the tables on him.vice as a band of brothers. There was an Lady Sectn had been blessed with art de cornes attached to it." They daughter and he could only hope that the might, call it what they pleased, but it little, daughter would be as great a joy was a kind of freemasonry, and a brother. MAGISTRATE ON ACCUSED WHO to the household as their dear little son hood feeling about about it which brought (Applause.)

them together, and the many frequent Sir William proceeded to say that it farewells he had seen taking place in the had been bis fate and happy fate, he sup room had shown the brotherly good feel posed, to have made many speeches, anding and the high respect in which the he was afraid it had been the unhappy service was held. (Applause.) lot of some of them to have listened to 20st of those speeches. (Here he look el at the Press) Fic thought really that he had exhausted himself, that he bad practically said everything he could about himself. He would indeed be apoor individual if he had not been over whelmed by the many kindnesses, the generosity and affection that had been extended to him during his "departing The scroll presented to Sir William stays in the Colony, He had received bore the following inseription:

The company then adjourned to the veranlah, where Sir William was toasted. to the strains of "He's a Jolly Good Fellow,

Sir William made a brief reply. He would not, he said, deliver another speech, but he desired to express his thanks to all present on behalf of his wife, Lady Rees-Davice

a great deal more praise than he had bad We, the undersigned, being Heads

At Yaumati Police Court yesterday morning, the Magistrate (Mr. W Hamiton) must have gone very near the record for lightning administration of justice.

Sergt. Nolloth brought before his. Wor. ship some fifteen cases in which one or more Chinese were charged with either hawking without a licence or causing obstruction while hawking. Thirty nine delinquents altogether were concerned, most of whom pleaded guilty.

His Worship disposed of all the cases in less than 25 minutes from the time be took his sent, his decisions ranging from discharges with a caution to fines of from

a right to expect, and it was particularly of Departments and Senior Oficials of $2 or 4 days' to 10 or 14 days. The first pleasing to him that the last event in his the Civil Service of Hongkong, desire to five cases occupied him exactly five

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The Boy Scout Association rules lay down that Scouts are not allowed to solicit money either for their Troop funds or any other purpose, and the spirit of the movement as regards, finaries on the part- of the boys themselves is that money should be earned. To this cad Local Troops and Packs organe concerts, and by their efforts as entertainer Troop funds are raid.

A very enjoyable concert was girun ni the Seamen's Institute. Praya East, 00 Tuesday evening by the Scouts and Cubs of the 3rd Wanchai (Weslynn) Troep. Judging by the applause, the large audi enve appreciated the various itans of a well-thought out programme.

The Chief Scout's Addresy (by grama- phone) was listened to with great interest, and the original methods adopted by the scouts to represent the Great Bear. Orion, and other canstellations were amusing and instructives. The display by the Wolf- Pack under the able guidaser of Cub- master F. P. Williams showed that the young lads of the Troop have the true Cub-spirit of Dob, Dob, Deb. ("Do our "Best").

At the conclusion, Scoutsmaster. A. Kirk thanked the lady artistes and the sudience for their attendacre and up- port. Mr. C. Champkin, Deputy Commis sioner, thanked all who had contributed to the success of the evening, and the singing of the National Anthem brought an end to an enjoyable cuteriainment.

Mr. J. G. P. Foulds, Cubmaster of the Cth (Taikoo) Pack, rendered valuable as sistance, and the members of the 3rd Troop thank him heartily for his "scouty! services so readily given-

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YING WA COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

CELEBRATION."

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A successful al fresco concert took place on Wednesday night, at the Ying career in the Colony was taking farewell † convey to you and Lady Rees-Davies our minutes the male Chinese appeared bold Road, in celebration of the alumni 0980-;

Wa College Recreation ground, Bonham of his colleagues in the Colonia Bervice. sincere regret that the time for your

retirement from the Service has arrived, ing a tiny boy by the hand, whereupon ciation and to welcome the return of to assure you of our deep regard and Mr. Hamilton remarked that this was Mrs. A. Hughes, wife of the late prin- esteem and to express a hope that you done for effect."You simply bring them cipal of the College.

he observed, "because you will both enjoy many years of happiness." here."

My old distinguished chief, con Kinued Sir William,

hose name (Sir William Harcourt) has cropped up many times during the past few days said when he was retiring from the House of Commons, that there was -nothing higher he prided in life than to stand well with the House of Commons."

PRESENTATION BY THE SUPREME think I will fine you less if you have a small child with you. Quite. wrong." The fine in this instance was $4. or

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MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE. .

A presentation in the shape of a leather days', During the 25 years that I have been blotting ad and a leather tray, by the in the Colonial Service," went on Sir Wil-subordinate staff of the Supreme Court Tam, "this has certainly been my object took place it the Chief Justice's Cham- and one of my main objects to stand bars yesterday afternoon as a token of The motor bus driver who is awaiting well with the Colonial Service. If can

esteem and an acknowledgment of the trial on a charge of manslaughter as a regard your kind farewell to-day and the kindness which His Honour has shown result of the death of a coolic, dus, it is masurance. on your part that I stand well

to the staff during his tenure. of office alleged, to reckless driving on March with tho Colonial Service, I have no

ns Chief Justice, His Honour expressed 23rd has been remanded. Bail in $100 regrate" (Applause.)

great appreciation of the kind thoughts was fixed by Mr. E. W. Hamilton at Yau of the subordinate staff.

mati Polies Court yesterday,

(Continued at foot of next column.)

The play ground was decorated with lanterns and bunting for the occasion. The chairman opened the concert by ex tending welcome to all the guests pre sent. Amongst those attended that night's function were; The Rev. T. W. Pearce, Mr. L. G. Philips (Principal of the College), members of the London Mission Society, committeemen of the College, and some of the professors of the University of Hongkong,

Practically all the contributors to the programme of entertainment were old boys of the College and a very enjoyable evening was spent.

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