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SUPREME COURT.

-A Question of Age.

An Amusing Case.

At the Supreme Court Monday morning, before Sir Francis Pig gott, the Chief Justico, an issue was heard between Cheng Hing Laen, otherwise Hin iling Tong, and C. Wilson, Tang Pun Sang and Chan Wai Sun,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY

tion. There seems to be so inny. little points of fact. I ought really to have Chinese assosaors, and then I should havo reforrod it to a small board of Chinoso experts You see thora is also the question of identity.

Mr. Alabaster:-The mother would know her son and an aunt can identity hor nophow,

His Lordship:-He looks much older than 21,

KOWLOON.

His Lordship: Do you agroo, ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, Mr. Pottor, to the appointment of Jesossora, and then that other! party shall move for judgment, so that the wlible law on the subjact can be argued? My difficulty is

Opening of New Organ.'

On Saturday at St. Androw's

PENANG.

Tin and Rice Quotations.

1911

The following business in lin

SPORT.

'Lawn Bowls.

Taikoo v. Police.

This Loiguo gume, played at Happy Valloy, on Saturday result-

|that it will cronto further expenso.|Church, Kowloon, there was a

Mr. Potter: I am in your Lord-birge attendance on the occasion luad been done on Juno 15ed in a win for the Police by

.

Mr. Potter: $3,000. His Lordship This could be Mr. Alabaster said had troatod as an adjournment of this proved certain things, and if his Cusso.

Mr. Potior: That would mini- friant got in the register, which

!

Penang Tin Exchange, buyers, no sollers Eastern Smolting Co., 100 tons at Singapore:

Stafts Trad- ing Co.

105

points. Scoros $93.90 Taikoo.

il, Dinnen 94.35 Smith A. Curric J. Forguson

Police.

A. C. Langloy

A. Clark W. Pitt.

W. Withors

3

$4.25 (skip).......20 (skip).............17

T. Grimshaw

ship's hands.

of the service of the opening of [Penang: His Lordship: What is the sum the church organ and for the dedication of the church windows, in issue?

The delication servico was per- | formed by his Lordship the Bishop of Victoris and assisted by the Vican,tho Roy, II.0. Spink. There was also a large body of clergy participating. At the conclusion of the service his Lordship in a few romarks recalled theliberality

Tin is quoted in London June of the congregation in providing 15, at 228 cash and €188 103. funds for the organ and also re-three months" sight. forrod to the generosity of Sir His Lordship:Yes, that do-Paul Chater, who gave the church pends. Supposing my finding and vicarage to the people of was that tho alloged dato of birtle Kowloon. was not proved, then I should

Mr. Eldon Potter uppoured for the plaintiff (instructed by Mr. he thought was wholly inadmis-mise the costs. Willson) Mr. G. G. Alabaster (in-sible; he could call evidence ou structed by Mr. d'Almada) up- pearing for the second dofonilant, | Tang Pun Sang.

that.

His Lordship: The whole law of oridence Hooms to bo ngainst The action was the trial of anuverything. All evidence except issue as to whether the defendant that of the father and mother-

Mr. Alabaster:-But I have named was an infant on the date when the cause of action accrued, beon vory strict. and that the costs of that applien- tion bo costs in the eiuse.

Mr.Alabastersaid that the action

His Lordship: A man cannot stato his own age. I don't want to use a disrespectful torm, but 1 admit you have got shreds of

Mr. Alabaster My Lord, cannot possibly be stronger.

Mr. Pottor said that if in fact his friend could not prova thig date of birth, then ho submitted the judgment would fallow in the plaintiff's favour.

Mr. E. J. Chapman hind

Total...205 tous,

Rangoon rico is quoted here June 15, at $156 par coyan..

Malacca Rubber Sales.

Malacca, June 17th. The result of the last rubbor

Shoot, fino Sheet, Bark, crepo

$249

Rubber and Tin. Kempas Limited.

have to considor what the position the honour of opening the now safe here is as follows:-- was of course. I shall have to con- | organ and his recital was sidor it, and in order to save the greatly appreciated. The follow- trouble of Chinono mesessors, ifing in the programme:-1 Grand you agree to my consulting them Choeur Alla Bando), Quilmant; 2 tin. chambers, I think we can Andante Cantabilo, Widor; 3 wairo the point. Counsel agreed Adagio from Sonrta, Merkol; 1 Canzona, Wolstonholmo; 5 Mar- and the mine proceeded.

Mr. Alabaster submitted the che Solonnelle, Mailly. Hymn contention, that a Chinaman who 215. was born in the 11th moon, and was 21 according to English ovidence of this woman who says reckoning, was 23 necording to that her son is 23, and yet doesn't Chinese rockoning, know the date he was born.

The specification of the organ, which was built by Alesers, J..W. Walker and Sons, London, is as

follows:-

247.78 160

871 ba.. The output of tin ore from May was 57 piculs, which was due Brunng Limited for the month of

to siurtage of water.

The output of tin ore from Tho

A. l'eacock

12

J. Melntyre W. Hardwick

(skip)......11 J. Weir Drummond

A. Homitton

R. Fontos

D. Gourlay

J. Grant 1). Mollardy

ekip)....................19 A. O. Watt W. Gerrard W. Stewart

|

W. Wotherspoon W. Cameron

(skip)17 (skip).......15 |

Total 48 Total........ 5 |

Kowloon v. Civil Service.

This Longuo match played at Kowloon, on Saturday resulted in a win for the Civil Sorvico by ono puint, Scores:-

Civil Servico.. Kowloon. W. Joluison S. Kolly

W. Higby J. Gront

T. Robertson

the cutses already stated. The weather, as they know, had boon. far too hot during the luter stages, aud ho drew the attention of

players to the necessity of playing

on datos sot down. They hnd bogun ourly with the Haikwan Cup doubles. Taking tho, mat-" les altogether there had been

better all round play displayed than in former yours. In Lieut. - | Day they had found a champion as good as those in former yours and ho congratulated him upon his victory.

At the conclusion of the pro- sentation coromiony, Miss Toines was presented with a bouquet in a silvor holder.

Alley Bowling.'

The result of the English and German Interclub hundicap for Juno is as follows:-

Not

Cross

more. H'p soɔro,

0. Hechtel..... 1220 350 1870 FOT. 1530 ° P. H. Wolff ... 1958

• 0). Wissinger..1446 100. 1540 il. Van Zuylen 1820

F. Martin......1458

F. Elurin..... 1986

LIO 1516

• O, Moyer................1481 * șer.

* P. Kunze......1890

* PW. Goldring 1968–100

20 2001480

1000

1484

80

1470

1468

A. B. Pollock..1977 149 1417

E. Hnasemat 1807

100

1107

E. W. Dawson

J. Houpor......1896

rur.

1086

Ch. Gregorson 1188 150

1834

1820

Belat Tin Mining Co. Ltd. for the R. Edwards 1. E. Brett..

month of May was 493 piculs,

Kamuning,

was brought undor His Lordship's order that the parties should pro- | evidence. coed to try, without plandings, whothor the defendant, Tang Pung Sang Wat an infant

His Lordship: But when you and whether the costs (should be costs in the action. The origi-have a man who acts as if he was nal action was a claim for money of age, and who looks as if he lent on 9th and 15th April 1910. might be 30, I must have evidence, The writ was issued in May of the What weight can't actuel to the same year. The question for his lordship to try was whether Tang

Mr. Potter submitted there was Pang Sing was 21 years on the 9th and 15th of April and ho, After further argument, His no ovidence which proved that counsel, intended to prove that he Lordship said it really was a ques-the defendant was born in any to F-30 Notes. 4 Ureat stops. in London on July 1st has boon was born on the 20th day of the tion which ought to be decided by particular year. There was no Open Diapason 8 foot, 2 Wuld mado. Such is the tonour of a 11th moon of the 15th year of hssessors, the Registrar General case for him to puswer, and no Flute 8 feet, 3. Dulciana (Tenor) wire received by Messrs. Guthrie

the feet, Harmonic Finto 8 foot, and Ca., Agents. Kong Sui. That was 12th Dec., and a Chinese assessor, for in- evidence to substantiate

ovidence given by the two women. 5 Swell stops. 5. Open Diapason

Tongkah Tin. 1889. Consequently on April 9th stanco

His Lordship considered there (Tanor C) 8 feot, 6 Stopped Dia- 1910, he would be twenty yoursand Mr. Alabaster: I thought so,

The working of the Tongkah bit 1 caine in by order of the was ovidonce. He was clear he pason 8 fest, 7 Spare Slide for Harbour Tin Company for the four months, about.

Court. Has your Lordship any should not give judgment on it. Gamba, & Principale feet, first fortnight of Juno has result-

There was ovidence, however, Closed Horn & foot, l'erul. 10 ed in 942 pieuls of tin. powers to call assOnHOTA?

which entitled him to consider] Bourdon 1fi feet.

Mr. Potter:My friend eught to have told your lordship that it is admitted that the defondant was a partner in the firm, that'wo had lent the money, and that the only outstanding point was tho question as to the defondant's age. The mother of the defendant said she remembered the day and the moon he was born, but she did not romombor the year. He was born in Cantou.

Mr. Potter: Aro you aware that your son entered into a partner- Shipanilsubscribad $3,000?—No,

Do you know what this enso is about?-1 am aware now that it is about business, but I did not know previously.

Are you aware that your son entered the Diocesan School?—I have heard his father sponk of it. Bagon are his, mollier!--Yes, I know he entered the school,

Are you aware that he entered salool and was registered as bo- ing born in 18887-No.

Mr. Alabaster: This is not ovidouco. The register does not speak for itself. Your Lordship hold that in the case of a prison register recently.

His Lordship I doubt vory much whether I have.

After the Codo lund been lookød into his Lordship said ho had power to call in, assessors. He should prefer to refor the matter to a refores and assessors, or two reformos.

Mr. Alabaster: If you have too many referees I porĥaps should be tied up so that

His Lordship: 1 should only have two.

Mr. Alastor: But supposing your Lordship said Mr, Brewin and Dr. Ho Kai, Fahionbl perhaps liko to call one of those two gentle- mon as an expert witness.

Mr. Potter:-Did this hay over wear a beard?---No.

1

Where did this young man go to school? He went to the Dioecsun School when he was fiftoon years of age.

How long was lie at theliocesan School?-Two years.'

>

When did he outer, into business?-Tho your before last.

What business that?-I don't know. He said he was going to His Lordship: I should have do the Wilson (laughter. thought there were such things Are you aware ho subscribed as who made the entry and so on. $3,000 capital to the Wilson firm?

I don't suppose this woman made-He told me so. uny entry.

HO,

Mr. Potter: No, I don't think

In answer to Mr. Potter, the

i

Compass: Mamtals-C, C. to A-58 Notos. Pedals-C. C. 0.

whether he should give judgment. Couplors: Swoll to Groat, Defendant was called into the Swoll Octave, Swell to Pedal, witness box and admitted that his Great to Pedal. other name was Tan Hin Ying

Accessories:-2 Composition

and under that name he joined Pedala to Grosis, 2 Composition tho Diocesan School. He was Pedals to Swell, Balanced Swoll askod how old he was and he gave | Podal.

7in 1888.

His Lordship-There is no- thing sufliciently reliable for the to catch hold of

A call pf (d, por shoro payable.

Tronoh...

lings, and a bonus of three shil- lings.

Tronoh dividend is two shil-

Raub Results.

A. Blowoy W. Woolley

R. Duncan

F. Howell

(skip)....

1. Figlior

(skip)......10 (skip)........27 R. Hall W. Brown

Kaith A. Ramsay

(skip)......20 R. Hunter S. Gray J. Macdonald. A. Pile

O. Bond D. Harvey

(skip)......10 (skip).........17

Total ..... 58 Total

T. Railton

LAWN TENNIS.

.59.

HKC.C. v. Ladies' Recreation Club.

|

11. Wamslah ..1244 100 1844.

• Th. Christinal.1225 -100

G., Schnootor... 1007 250 1807-

Kong.1207

100. 1807

1. Eggara......1097/00 1207

F. Matson.....1150

120 1270

W.Zaghallotsky 1085 · 120 1156

D

Signifies tho not scoros Counting for one of this first three- Championship rolls.

THE MONEY MARKET.

In Canton.

| (Tun "Telminaru" ConnasponURNT }

Canton, Juno 94. As already reported in your columna, II. E. the Viceroy obtain. od a loan of $600,000, from a for- Following is the result of crush- The annual fixture between the sign-bank-to relievo the financial- ing operations at Raub for the Hongkong Oricket Club and strain of the Provincial trousury his age as fifteen. This was in The pipes for No. 7 (Camba) four weeks ending June 17: Ladies Recreation Club was play some time ago. Again, conso- 1903; he did not say he was born and the bottom octavos of Nor, Bukit Koman stone crushed ed on the Cricket Ground on quent upon the panic caused by 5 are not yet inserted, lut 2,000 tons, gold obtained 333 oz., Saturday, and resulted in a win the redemption of notes issued they are prepared for, and will be average per ton 3.23 dwt., Bukit for the II.K.O.C. by, 68 games to by the Official Specie Department, added when funds are availablo.

the Ta-ching Bank and tho Com-.. Malacca: stone crushed 1,493 40. Scores:

R. and H. Hancock beat R.F.C.munication Bank, the Viceroy The organ, which was erected tons, gold obtained 205 oz., aver

Mister and M. Rendor Harris, saved the situation by means of by Mr. G. L. Duncan assisted by age por ton 2,75 dwt,

8-4; beat Capt. Brierley, R. G. drawing from the Canton branch Shanghai Trade Statistics...... · by Mr. B. L. Frost and Mt. E. J.

A., and H. R. Pholips, 10-2; of a well known foreign bank the Chapman, cost about £450.

The trade statistics for Shang- An "At Hero" took place hui for the quartor ended Mareli bent Wilson and E. ft. Hallifax, sum of $500,000, un luan. These

9-3.

actions of the Viceroy have grantly afterwards at the Vicarage,

31 are given in the Customs

Licut, Day, K.O.Y.L.I., and R. | irritated the minds of the people. Gnzelte issued on Tuesday. The

D. Stowart beat Capt. Brierley, They have asked the members number of vessels entering the RG.A., and H.R. Phelips, 10-2; of the Provincial Assembly whe port was 3,316 of a tonnago of boat Rt. F. C. Master and M. ther they have been previously 2,284,519 against, 4,104 vessels Roader Harrie, 11-1; tied with notified of the issue of those loans, and 2,209,083 tonange in the responding quarter last year. ilk. Tls, 2,555,281 or Imporiol 3,895,781 as against flk. Tls. 2,860,026 in 1910,

Mr. Potter:--I sumbit there is nothing reliable on the other side. His Lordship: I am going to consult Dr. Ho Kai and Mr. Bre win. I am going to do more. am going to take them into my confidence and ask them to help mo appreciate the evidence.

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The court was adjourned siñu tlio.

OUR PHILIPPINE VISITORS.

ECHO OF THE REVOLT, Bathing Party at Stonecutters.

In Canton.

(Tar "Trisonipu" CORRESPONDENT,

Canton, Jano 24.

Our distinguished visitors from the Philippines, the delegates from America's insular possoS- sions to Hongkong on the ocen sion of the Coronation Celobra-

The total collection of revonus was

·

A Kobe Case. Judgment was given at Kobe

O Willson and E. R. Hallifax, whether they have approved of same and whether the peoploare to bear the responsibilities for the re- demption of the loans,

O.T. Hose and R. J. Saunders tied with C. Willson and E. R. Hallifax, 6-0; lost to Captain Briorley, R.C.A., and II R. Pliolips, 3-0; lost to R. T. U. Master and M. Roader Harris,

lions, have had occasion to form on June 8 in favour of the plain-5--7. an impression of a distinctive fea- tiffs in the case in which a Chinese The games won by ouch pair

Shanghai Stock Exchange.

casli

cushi

totalled as follows:-

H.K.0.0.

R. and H. Hancock Sty Day and Stewart....... 27. Hoso and Saunders...... 14 L.R.O.

Master and Harris..... 12 Brierley and Phelips 13 Willson and Hallifax 10

The members of the Provincial Assembly are alloged to havo writion to the Canton Viceroy re- questing His Excelloney to notify the public of his actions in issuing the loans in question to pacify the minds of the people.

A TRADING MATTER.

ON THE SHAMEEN,

(THR "TELBORATE" CORRESPONDENT.¦

Canton, June 23.

As the result of the Canton ravolt, many houseowners were punished, and their properties Where did ho got the money?—

ture of life in Hongkong at this Bank claimed Y, 36,617.22 from Here, there, and everywhere, sealed and confiscated by the time of year. There is no gain to longkong and Shanghai

government not for having intensaying that the afternoon harbour (Banking Corporation in connec (Laughter).

Further argumont followed,tionally harboured revolution- cruises and the bathing parties in tion with a telegraphic transfer witness said she did not know by during which his Lordship said aries, but for their carelessness summer have become an import which was cancelled by the plain- whose information the entry was that whether an infant could coin letting their houses to re-ant part of the daily round of tiffs nfior the money had been

transferred. made."

tract in Hongkong, was question volutionists for occupation before pleasures in the Colony. Mr. Alabaster, in re-oxamina-of the English law. Whether he the outbreak. On the other Brigadier-(-oral Pershing

It is reported that the French tion, asked the mother how old was in facton infant wasa question hand, the police and the soldiers and his ontourage were given an Lazils 6 per cent. 1985 103-1.2

wore prouoted or rewarded, al-opportunity last week end to take

At the conclusion of the after-Consul at Shanicen lins lodged a hier son-the-defendant)-was, uc-Lof his own law

His Lordship pointed out the though they had not en die part 1 one of 11 French Municipals 6 per cent. annual tournament were presented against the illegal detaining of noon's play the prizes for the protest with the Canton Viceroy cording to Chinese reckoning. She replied he was 23.

manner in which the writ was to locate the whereabouts of the excursions afloat. The Govern

by Miss Tomes, as follows:- merelaandise bolonging to a An aunt of the defondant said drawn, and said it was worded anarchists, and offect any seizurement placed the steam tondor Langkats 05 casit

Haikwan Cup Doubles: R. and French firm by the deputy in that he was the son of her elder "whether the defendant was an of arms and ammunition before Stanley at the disposal of our on Bulroos o cal

H. Hancock,

charge of a lekin station on tbo. American friends last Friday. brothior by the fourth wife, infant." His difficulty was that the outbreak of the revolution.

Do you remember attouding it went so counter to his own free themselves from blame, when loughby steered his yacht for Semambus 5 ets. onsl

Professional Paira: Capts. G. Canton River. Moreover the police could not At three o'clock Capt. Wil Anglo-Javas 5-3.4 cash

Gula-Kalumponga 12 cash"

T. Briorley and Crawford, Rt. 4. It appears that the firm hud. any caremonies in connection with views on the law.

om-forsa Bazaars 30 cash

(Army) winners; O. Willson and ordered through one of their ou his birth-Yos.

Mr. Potter said he had come they had been furnished with the Blako Pier whoreho

C. B. Johnson (Law), runners-up.ployers 13 cases of fire-crackers How old was he when these prepared to argue the question names of the new tenants by the barked his guests. They were hai Ices 12 casli The police got the accompanied by Capt. P. H. Flours 17-1.2 cash

Doubles "B" Class: Liettton-and 40 bales of the same influm- ceremonies took place? One from the Chinese standpoint. The landlords.

ants Attwood and Annaheim, R.mable merchandise from Loung month.

writ simply said "whether the reward after the revolt, but the M. Taylor, A.D.C. to the Governor,

houseowners not only received and Capt. H. Simson, privato Chemor United Rubber Estates N., winners; G. A. Cooko and A. Yik, a fire-oracker dealer in Lai Do you remember when that defondant was an infant."

The shareholders of the Chomor P. H. Roquette, R.N., runners-up. Chong village in the vicinity of was?-Ho was born on the 20th. Mr. Alabaster said the whole punishment for their mistakes in secretary. At first the party in-

'Doubles "A" Class: R. and H. Canton. The cargo arrived at day of the eleventh moon. object was to clear up the question having accepted undesirables as tended going out to Deep Wutor United Rubber Estates, Ld., have.

His Lordship:-1think sho hund of birth. That would leave them their tenants, but suffered hard-Bay for a "dip." After passing boon supplied with special reports Hancock, winners; Dr. G. E. Couton about a fortnight ago on. Green feland a slight swell was upon the company's property and Aubroy and A. C.-E. Elborough, a passenger junk, and before the an opportunity of arguing the ship and loss of their proportion.

consignees had time to pay export There is at present an excessive encounterod and Picnic Bay, on its financos. From those it runners-up. law.

неоп that the uninsuod Singles "B" Class: Lieut. H. duty on these goods, for export to feeling of dissatisfaction at the Tama Island, was then proposed is action of the authorities among as the destination. In consulta-shares of the company number G. Paris, R. A., winner; Mr. A. Hongkong, their consigument was detained by the Principal Lo tho people, who love fair-play, and tion with themaster of the Stanley, 45,745, nad in lieu of issuing Cooke, R.N., runner-up. who have sought the assistance of it wasdecided not to make for that those it is proposed to issue first Singles "A" Class: B.Hancook, kin Station, the Provincial Assembly in the objective either, as in the opinion mortgage debenturee to the extent winner; ER. Hallifax, runner-up. The French Consul aske that Championship (Mody's Chal- the detained merchandise be ro- mattor. The members of the of Caps, Willoughby tho sen that of Tls. 205,852. It is estimated

better answer the question.

་

It was again put to hor and she replied "How can a woman know these things"?

His Lordship: Looking at the order, it is very inach broador

Mr. Alabaster: I ho wore than that. born on that date would he be in

take his points at the trial.

hia 22nd or 23rd year?

י'

Mr. Alabastor: My friend can Mr. Nolan, the court interpreter, His Lordship: If we find the was replying whón Ilis Lordship date of the birth then the ques-Assembly have sont in an official would have to be encountered that in order to bring the present longo Cup): Lieutenant M. F. leased, and restored to the owners. intorvored with tho romark:- tions of law can be argued after letter to the Viceroy, asking is would have boon far from pleasant planted area of 022 acres into Day, K.O.YLI, winner; Captain His Excellency the Canton Viceroy Ins instructed the officials in Excellency to explain whether the to the excursionists, So the bearing and to plant up and G. T. Brierley, R.A., runner-up. authorities have had good reason Stanley' was headed for this bay bring an additional 1,000 neres Hon. Dr. Atkinson, the Presi- charge of the Principal Løkin for their barah and unfair action at the back of Stoneoutter's Island. into "bearing a capital expendi- dent, in the course of a few re- Station to submit particulars of Hore the party enjoyed a good ture of Singaporo $370,500 marks, said that they had been the case, so as to enable His Ex- towards the property owners,

swim in smooth waters, and it was will bo required. Of the pro- particularly unfortunate this year. cellency to reply to the Consul'a not until after 6 pin. that the posed issue of debeatures share- Thefirstdelay was caused through Jetter.

I don't think we can have Mr. wurde. Nolan's ovidence upon this.

Mr. Alabustor-I thought your lordship had decided the question judicially?

His Lordship-I haven't had such a caso before me,

Mr. Alabastor: At the trial:

His Lordship: But there is no trial, because you are all agreed that there is no other question, so there is no trial.

Orderly Crowds,

Mr. Alabaster: There Would bo The Police have had a very Stanley weighed anchor and mado holders holding an aggregate of a team having to go to Manila, Mr. Alabaster-Thon will your motion for judgment. That is easy time considering that the for Hongkong. All the members over 60,000 aliuros have expressed and then followed rain which Six Chinamen were charge at Lordship give me an interval in what I call the trial. With regard inhabitants have been on holiday of the party voted the outing as thoir willingness to take up their caused a longthy postponement of the Police Court on monday after order to call expert evidence. to arriving at the date of birth; The Chinese crowd is evidently being a thoroughly enjoyable one proportion of the debentures, this games. Although the tourna- noon with stealing ten bageof flour His Lordship:Yes, I don't your Lordship said you were quite as orderly as the crowds at and the experience quite delight provided the issue is fully suq- ment had commenced earlier than from sahip belonging to the l'acillo

asual they had finished late for | Mail Co. { home.

ful

suribeda know how I can decide the quee going to appoint assamoru."

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