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MR. H. H. L. COMPERTZ.

TRIBUTE FROM MEMBERS OF

LEGAL PROFESSION

Mr. H. J. Gomperta, who is leaving by the La Sarpedon today, to take up.hia now appointment as Chief Justice of the Federated Malay States, met the members of both branches of the legal profession yesterday at the Law Courts whore they had assembled to hid him farewell Mrs. Gomperts was present.

VEMBER ISTH,

hefore him or what difficulties they were in, he cordially received and #helped them. They thanked him very much for the gentlemanly way he had treated them. Concluding, Mr. Hill said that they all hoped that greater honours would be bestowed upon him.--(Cheers) Mr. Hill then handed Mr. Justies Gomperts the silver salver, together with a list of the subscribers

HIS CLERK'S TESTIMONY. Mr. M. AXMR said he associated him- self with all that Mr. Hill bad said, but Counsel present were: The Hon. Sir having boen His Lordship's clerk for Henry Pollock, KO. (the acting Attorney. eight years he would take that opportu General), Mr. C G. Alabaster, K.O., Mr.nity to tender his personal appreciation Eldon Potter, K.C., Mr. F. C. Jonkio, and gratefulness for all the kindness Mr. Elsley Zeitlyn, Mr. Somerset Fitzroy which had been shown him. Continuing, Mr. Akbar said, that at Brst he had little and Mr. A. Dyer Ball

There was scarcely an absentes amongst knowledge of the work required; it the solicitors of the Colony, and the needed a good knowledge of English and clerical staff of the Supreme and Sum-a good memory. His Lordship had help- mary Courts were present

ed him and made it possible for him to Mr. Justice Gompertz, attired in the accomplish his difficult task, Mr. Gom- robes of a Puisne Judge, was accompanied by Sir Henry Golian, EC. (the Chief Justice), and Mr. Justice Wood.

THE TRIBUTE OF THE BAR.

Sir HENAY FOLLOCK, EC. (acting At torney-General), addressing Mr. Gom- pertz, said that it was his privilege on behalf of both branches of the legal pro- fession cordially to congratulate him on

Pertz had shown patience and forbearance and

a kind heart full of forgiveness. These constituted his character. Con- cluding, Mr. Akbar, said he was: SOITY Mr. Justice Gompertz was leaving the

Colony but was glad of his promotion. His good wishes would go with him and his memory would be kept in the warmest

his attainment to the high post of Chief corner of his heart, He wished His Lord- Justice of the Federated Malay States, ship, and Mrs Gompertz great happi- to which His Majesty the King had been neas, health and prosperity in their new pleased to appoint him. As an old rfiend sphere. (Cheers ) of his, he (Sir Henry) trasted that he would kindly excuse him from giving in a stereotyped form 4 list of all the posts which he had occupied in the Civil Ser. vice in the past. It would be sufficient

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light-weight champion of Egypt and Palestine. Then in Hongkong he also knocked out Major in 6 rounds. Rogers

bis fight

PO. Meen meets Stoker Murret in a welter weight bout. Meer is a good welter, but I have not.

rot sena Murret

MR. JUSTICE GOMPERTZ'S TRIBUTE TO, STAFF. Mr. Justice GOMPERTZ, replying, said that he thanked the staff of the Supreme to present an account of what he had Court from the bottom of his heart for done for the Colony as Acting Chief their great kindness. They had worked Justice and Puise Judge during the past together for many years, and they had 17 years. His conduct in the discharge given him their most cordial co-opera of these dukes had secured for him the tion. They were a cosmopolitan body, SATURDAY NIGHT'S TOURNAMENT is not always dependable. He should win respect of every member of the legal and they were an excellent staff. He had profession, to whom he had always show been with them from 17 to 18 years, and od great courtesy, and who admired him they had done splendid work. He was for the essential soundness of the judg: glad to see Mr. Sufiad and Mr. Silva, ments he had given. The profession were two past members of the staff present. also indebted to him as recorder of many Continuing, he said that he hoped that important judgments in that court, for he was not bidding them good-bye, as he had been for many years past the he hoped to meet them again. On his editor of their Law Reports, which were way home he might go vit Hongkong now in their twentieth volume, k

or he might meet some of them in Eng- Continuing, Sir Henry said Mr. Gom land, and some night visit the Malay make their reputations, the majority of pertz and Mrs. Gompertz arrived in States. He would be glad to meet any the bouts should be well contested. Much Hongkong some 29 years ago, and it was of them without or with notice. He interest will be centred, of course, on the safe to say that they were amongst the would, however, like them to give him Hernes men, whose fistic abilities have most popular people in the Colony, and were frald in ceteem and affection by a great many friends who had known them Mrs. Gomperts would be greatly missed, for she had done much good work in

-various societies, and he was sure that

notice, because his work would probably take him or circuit. Concluding, he said, he would thank them for Mrs. Gom pertz as well She had hoped to be pre-7 sent, but she was visiting her son, who was in hospital, and it was the last day

on which she would be with him for some time.

a"speedy recovery,

A group photograph of Mr. Justice Gompertz and the staff was then taken.

MOTOR ACCIDENT IN THE NEW TERRITORY.

HOW THE BOUTS. ARE LIKELY TO 00.

[BY CADOFYDD.]

The first boxing tournament, arranged by the Hongkong Boxing

ociation this season will be staged at the Theatre Royal on, Saturday night, and since the participante are all young men, out to

not been fully tested as yet.

MARINE BETTS, L. WIN.

Marine Betts defends his right to the Scott Haraton welterweight bolt in fifteen rounds bout with A.B. Ewin, HMS. Hermes. Betts has a good re-

when the Hermes boxers met the East Surreys in a boxing tournament some time ago. He claims to have won fifty-loar fights during the past year. Betta is a dour fighter, but he is not skilled in the art. He is a hard hitter and can take a

she would certainly be called upon to do Mr. SUFFIAD said that he was sure becord, and won the belt which he holds, similar work in Kuala Lumpur. He did was voicing the sentiments of all pre- not think that this was a definite fare sent, when he said, that he hoped that by virtue of defeating Pte. Pooley of the well, but he would say " au revoir! He Mr. and Mrs. Gompertz's son would have East Surrey Regiment. Ewin's record is a better oue. He easily defeated Pooley had two reasons for saying that. In the first place Mr. Gompertz had been so indiscreet as to accept a post in a place which was on the main line between Penang and Singapore; and, secondly, he had two sons in this part of the world. Mr. Campertz and his wife, whom he then hoped to great as Lady Gompertz, would surely visit Hongkong again, and

easily have been attended with much right I cannot see him knocking out they would have a great welcome.

more serious consequences" than was Betts but again I do not consider the Concluding, Sir Henry said that on actually the case occurred in the New Marine sound in defence. I believe Ewin behalf of the members of the legal pro- Territory on Monday evening, three will box his man and win. fession, he wished Mr. and Mrs Gom Europeans, including a lady, being pertz health, happiness and prosperity in involved. their new home.

EUROPEANS INVOLVED.

A motor car accident, which might

AB. Pearce clashes with AB. Miller in the middles Miler is also i Hermes fought st Premierland, Manor Hall, the man, and has a good record. He has drawn with him over three rounds. They Hing and at the N.S.C. Fearon hiss meet over 8 rounds, and either might

WEEK

LAWN BOWLS

SATURDAY'S ATTRACTION

TAIKOO,

There will be an added attraction to the annual "at home" at the Taikoo Re-

creation Club on Saturday in the form of a double tussle in lawn bowls.

The Taikoo Dock bowlers will meet re- presentatives from Kowloon Dock Re- creation Old; while the Taikos Refinery men will try their skill against a Marx from the China Sagar Rehnery.

Play will commence at a pa and the presentation of prizes will take The usual social functions will follow

place.

ORIGENTE.

MARRIED SINGLES.

dest of punishment. On the other band, This match will be played on Hong- Ewin is a stylist, and possesses & nastyong Cricket Club ground on Saturday, commencing at 1.15 p.m. Tiffin will be served in the Pavilion at 12.30 p.. Teams

́STOKER MORRIS. V.: SEAMAN PIPER.

Married B. Hancock (capt.), A. 8.. Cantrell AW. Hayward, J. Had H. E. Hollands, L. D. McNicoll E. J. E Mitchell, E. W. Morris, IVE H Oliver, T. E. Pearce and E. B. Beed.

Single-B E. A Webster (capt.), A.

LA Ford jitncy car -(a type of small Stoker Morris HMS Hermes, will Mr. Justice GoMPRATZ, in reply, said bus fitted to carry six passengers) be-clash with Seaman Piper (Bubmarines) C. I. Bowker, A. L. Gace, H. 8. Gordon, that be thanked them on behalf of him longing to the Cheung Met Garage was over 10 rounds in the welier-weights, IJ. D. Humphreys, H. Owen Haghes, E. self and his wife with a full heart. They proceeding from Mongkok to Yuen Long now little of Morris, but he is stated to G. Lammert, G. P. Lammert E. K bad spent twenty-eight happy years in and when rounding a bend in the vicinity be an excellent Eghter. Piper is con- Quick, E. F. Stewart, and R. F. Walker, the Colony, and they felt that there was Do better place in the world. It had been rightly said that their new home would be on the road which many of them fol lowed on their way Home If, at moy time, at say hour of the day or night, any of their Hongkong friends would tall upon them, they would always be wel

comed

COURT STAFF'S GIFT

of Castle Peak, came into collision with sidered the most improved boxer in the private motor car coming from the China Fleet. He has defeated Marine opposite direction. Betts on one occasion, and this was nớ The Ford car was upset, but it seems mean feat. - Morris has even challenged that the private car was able to proceed CPO, Jim Cartidge, and on Saturday undamaged. The jitney received con- night it will be shown if he is worthy lo siderable damage as a result of the meet the Light-Weight Champion. The collision and the passengers were pre bout should be an excellent one, bist on cipitated violently onto the road,

his record Morris should wis.

TENNIS.

INDIAN R.C. TOURNAMENT.

Casumbhoy and AG Mabomed have entered the final in the doubles com- petition of the Indian Recreation: Club. lawn tennis championships. They will meet either H. D. Rumjahn and 1. M..

Among the occupante of the car were LB GARDNER # DRUMMER BOWLES. In the afternoon the staff of the Sup Sergeant Langley, in charge of Au Tau This fight should be one of the finest Razack or A. H. Rumishn and 8. A reme Court assembled in the Puisse police station, Sub-Inspector Murphy in in the tournament Gardner, the Hermes Rumjan, the contestants in the remain Judge's Chamber and presented Mr charge of Fingshan police station, and feather weight, recently gained the decking semi-finale Justice Gomperta with a silver valver Mra Murphy. Sergeant Langley and aion on poists, in a six-round bout with Chambhoy and S. A. Bunjohn are which was inscribed as follows:

Inspector Murphy were uninjured bas H. Major, who has also been defeated by left in the final of the Singles Presented to His Honour, Mr. Mr. Murphy sustained Justica Haury Hessey Johnson Gam--and abrasions.

inor injuries Bowler On the occasion when Gardner pertz, on the occasion of his appoint--

fought Major, I thought that the ex- ment at Chief Justice of the Federated

soldier was slightly ahead. Gardner un Malay States, by the "staff of the

Saturday night will do well to box: Bowles. Supreme Court of Hongkong as a token

whose punch is deadlier than Major's, and the latter aucceeded in staggering him with a hard right when they fought Gardner is a fine stylist, has a beautiful

of the great respect and high esteem

in which he is held by them

WEATHER 5REPORT

The Royal Observatory issued the

Inlight-weight cont

PAWNSHOP ROBBERY,

– FROM HOSPITAL TO CELL.

A pawnshop in Bulkely Street Hang

labours and one was, acquitted. fourth man on his

#tzuggin with

Mr. A. W. HILL, making the presen- following report at 6.47 / p.m. - yes left lead, is smart on his fest, and fights hom, was entered on June 30th tation to Mr. Fustice Gompertz, said terday Pressure has increased mode with his head. But he lach, the punch armed robbers “At the Criminal that he and the staff of the Supreme rately over N.E. Japan and slightly of Bowles, who is a veríisble aggressor, two more sentenced to seven years, hard Court desired to congratulate him on the from Shanghai to Hongkong and I think the drunner will honour which he hid attained. They over Formosa. It has increased slightly wished him God speed and cost happy over 8 W Japan and the Loochoo SIG, BOGERSET, LOG. BRAN time, but they would not say farewell Islands and is nearly, stationary over the He, personally, hoped to meet him again - Philippines. The anticyclone has moved Bogeri-meets-Lending in Hongkong, or at least at Home Con- Easward. A. depression has formed Ro tinuing, Mr. Bill said "that they all brez B. Kores," Moderate N.E. winds the thanked him for the budness extended will prevail in the mong“: Cananal be to them during the time they had work along the B.P. and 8 coast of Chinn and fea ed under him. No matter what came lover, the Northern. China Ben

knocked

Cher-weight

Tim Ok

& corütable and was i

He wil recently discharged frame hos ker:pital and Jesterday.mpperred before Menges We Ramillon eithe“. Kowloon tion Magistr

Elving parti

the