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LATE CAPTAIN SCOTT.

Memorial Service To-morrow.

Tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock a solemn memorial service

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY - 18, 1913.

COOLIE'S COMPLAINT.

Alleges that He was shot at by

Man with Airgun.

This morning at the Police

IMPORTANT CASE.

Claim For the Cancellation of An Agreement.

Mr. Justice Gompertz, sitting in

will be held in St. John's Catbe- Court, before Mr. O.D. Melbourne, dral in memory of the late Capt. a European was charged by Wa orginial jurisdiction, this after- Scott and his companions who Kwong, with unlawfully and wan- noon heard the case in which perished after reaching the tonly discharging a certain Burjori Nusserwanji Talati was South Pole.

missile, to wit, a pellet from an plaintiff and Merwanji Pallonji The service, which is being air-gun to the danger of persons Talati the defendant. arranged by the Army and Military at The Albany, and with unlaw Authorities, will be conducted by fully aaulting Wa Kwong by the Rev. Mr. Moreton, Naval, firing at him with an air gun at Chaplain, while the music for the The Albany, at about 9 a.m. service will be sung by a military Mr. J.H. Gardiner appeared for choir the accompaniment being the complainant, and defendant, supplied by the band of the who pleaded not guilty, appeared D.C.L I. Regiment,

Jin person.

A sermon will be preached by the Rev. Mr. Moreton.

Mr. Denman Fuller will play "The Dead March" in Saul, on the organ,

H.E the Governor will attend, and it is expected that there will be a large congregation.

The claim was for the cancella- tion of an agreement, dated July 22nd, 1911, made between plaint- iff on the first paid and the defend- aat on the second part, and Ellis Kadoorie and Ivor Gourgey on the third part. The defendant Mr. Gardiner said that the com- also asks for the agreement to be plainant wasa coolie in the employ delivered up to him er for dam- of Mr. Arnhold, and, on the date ages, and claims costs of action. jin question, wont to the Ice Mr. Eldon Potter and Mr. Dopot to get ice. He obtained Jankin, instructed by Mr. Brutton, that at about 0 a.m., and arrived or Messrs. Bratton and Hett, with it, shortly after, on the pre-appeared for the plaintiff, and mises, opposite the defendant's Messrs. M. Slade K.O., Sharp house. As he got there a pellet K.O. and Alabaster, instructed by from an air-gun was fired from a Mr. Shenton, of Mesars. Descon window in the defendant's house, Looker, Deacon and Harston for and be felt a sudden blow in the the defendants. right forearm, which caused him Local Catholics Opposed to His considerable pain. He ran to his

Leaving.

Information reaches us to the effect that the Rev. Father G. M. Spada has been appointed a re presentative for four years the Chinese Missions at headquarters in Milan.

FATHER SPADA'S APPOINTMENT.

mistress and complained. He afterwards reported the matter to the police.

Mr. Potter said this was an action in which they saked for the. recision of a contract under an agreement dated July 22nd 1911, or in the alternative for di mages. The pleadings were: The plaintiff resided in Hornby Road, The complainant said he had Bombay, in the Empire of In- been engaged by Mr. Arnhold of dia, and is a gentleman. The No 3, The Albany, since February defendant resided at Victoria 1. On the date in question he in the Colony of Hongkong, very loath to lose so hard-went to get ice, and as ho was just and is a merchant. On or about

of

the

Hongkong Catholics are

*

It is greatly to be hoped that the authorities will not insist upon his accepting the new appointment.

Complainant's Story.

Defendant-Did you actually see me with the air gun?-Yes.

You saw mo with it in my hand?—Yes; when I turned

round.

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between No's 2 and 3, on his re- the 10th day of December, [To the Editor, of the Hongkong priest, and they still hope that arn, something was shot through 1908, the plaintiff recovered judg

"Telegraph."] Fr, Spada may be allowed to refuse window, heing accompanied by ment against the defendant and Sir,As there seems to be the appointment. He has worked the report of an air gun. The others in the High Court of Bom-quite a lot of doubt as to why I in the East for over twenty years, nire came from No 2. The de bay, in suit No. 478, of 1908, for lid not fight on Saturday I shall is a very distinguished scholar fondant called him back, by wav- the sum of rupees. 355,559 and be glad if you will publish this and linguist (speaking English,ing his hand; he did not, however. 14 annas. On the second day of letter explaining my non-appear- French, Italian, Portuguese, say anything. The pellet hit bim April, 1911, the plaintiff com-ance. On weighing in at 6 o'clock Hakka and Cantonese) and the right forearm, causing his monced Original Juriedotion, was slightly overweight and as

arm to swell. He made a comAction the general feeling is that a priest plaint to his master and after in the Supreme Court of objections, I thought he would No. 60 of 1911, my opponent did not make any so useful and experienced can il be spared from China. Fr Spada wards to the police. He had never Hongkong against the defendant light. If he had objected I could has travelled widely in China and been warned not to go along the is perfectly familiar with all con-path he was on, and in fact his upon the aforesaid judgment easily have taken if the extra to recover the amount due from weight inside of half an hour, ditions of life between here and master had told him the path was the defendant to him there-but it was too late to do so at Peking.

public,

under. In or about the month 19 o'clock when he would not of July, 1911, the defendant light. The only reason I can in order to induce the plaintiff to offer for being overweight is the enter into an agreement to fact that during the three days CASSUM AHMED, compromise the above mentioned previous to the contest I was actions verbally made to the plain-unable to do any hard work or When you went home who did tiff in Hongkong the following sparring owing to an mjury. Bat 33/4, WELLINGTON STREET. voi seo?-I saw my mastar. representations. (a) "That the should Mr. Ismail wish again to 28, NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON.

What did he say ?My master defendant was possessed of, or challenge me, I will meet him at In connection with the como me I could use the road, and otherwise well entitled to, the any date and anywhere, weighing petition for the Soldiers' Chal- if anyone did anything to me I right to import into the 118 lbs. at 4 o'clock on the day lenge Cup which commenced could toll the police.

Empire of China 140 cases of the fight. What did you do?-I went to Persian Opiam daring the yesterday evening at the Soldier's

As to Maker's challenge, who THEH. A. L. Steamship Club before a good attendanos, a the station and told the police.

1912 to 1916 both in by the way scaled 135 lbs on very interesting match wen play- Wore you incapacitated from clusive, under certain per- Saturday evening and claims to Capt. Erast, having arctired, Consig- ed between the Hongkong Police work?—I could not carry mits which had been granted to be the Local Champion (?), I ao-ness of Cargo are hereby informed, that and Wardere, and the 83rd. Co, any heavy thing. I had him by the Imperial Maritime Cus- cept the same, providing he can their goods are being landed and placed R.G.A. Ganner Goodwin of the to take a chair to the police soms of the Empire of China and make the Bantain limit. Failing at their risk in the barzard.us and/or 83rd. On, beat Surgt. Devaney station.

hat he had the right to trans this I will let him in at 122 lbs. extra-basardons Godowns of the Hong by 200 to 140, the forinor's best

for such permits and the right Referring to side stepping him, tong & Kowloon Whatt & Godown to import the said 140 cases he apparently does not ander Company, Limited, whence delivery Did you want to take out the under. to

of opium into Chins there stand the meaning of the word, semay retained again it Bille-of-Lading

such person

Or so far a match has never been countersigned by the Undersigned.

Optional Cargo wil be carried on u- summons in the first instance or persons as he should think it." arranged between par I believe is notice to the oantrity be given did your mistress insist on you (b) That it was the intention of he wanted to box me on Saturday | to-day," taking it out ?--I wanted to. the Imperial Maritime Customs night when my light fell through, All Olaims must be prosented within of the Empire of China bat are there any Bantams that ten days of the steamer's arrival hero, will give a Slight to any after which date they cannot be re- Champion

BILLIARDS.

breaka being 16, 11,11, Sergt.

naro ver

Fowler of the Police, beat Gun ner Daughtory by a margin of 200 to 175, the winner making us his best breaks 24, and 18, and the lower 34, and 14. The remaining game to be play ed in the first round is H.K. VI, Res. v. R.E. (B.). ; ;-

THREE CARD TRICK,

A Game of Skili.

•

Did you show the mark to any one?-I showed it to the Police and to my master.

- A 'Road at the Back.

*Tan't there in road at the back for servan's?-That is blocked

up.

yogra

to allow Persian opium to he imported into China during inclusive, under permits in that the said years, 1912 to 1910, both

by them."

At whose suggestion did you engage a solicitor in this case? behalf which had been granted Well my master told me, if I wanted to take out a summons to

Relying upon the represen

is

Hongkong,ary 18, 1913. Kid Marriot's Reply....

cognised.

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Mr. C. D. Melbourne at Bigo to the Police Station or goantations aforesaid, the plaintiffenter. To the Editor of the "Hongkong whers they will be examined on the 22nd

a case in which a man was

tion's form of gambling indulg ed in...

see Mr Gardiner.

ed into an agreement in writing,

just, at 9.8) a mi.

from Betubal, Fart**

Abar.. HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong 17th Feb., 1218 Hongkong Office,

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NOTICE

Poljos Court; this morning. 'men- When did lie tell you tell to dated the 22nd day of July, 1911,

Telegraph:" tioned

No Fire Insurance will be cffested by Sir,-As one of the Sports ol chargail with street gambling this morning,

to Mr. Gardiner?At eight thirts made between himself of the first the Colony I beg to draw you atas la say cass whatever.

This steamer brings on cor;) :— The three card trick was the par- Later witness said his master part, the defendant of the second tention to the letter in your issue

mentioned it before but he bat no part and one Ellis Kadoorie of the 17th refering to Saturday's ex § 8. Stableck "

and one Ivor Gourgey of Boxing match. I have taken en time go then. He saw Mr Gor the third part, whereby in onsid- interest in Boxing and various It appeare i thy there were aldiner at eight o'clock yesterday eration of the defendant granting other Sports for the last 16 years, ready two previous convictions

morping. against the defendant for a similar Mr Gardiner:When you wore

or purporting to grant to the ten of which have been spent in offence.

shot did you report it to your plaintiff or hissgeat the right to im the Colony, and I have always been Mr. Melbourne remarked that, master or mistress?

port into the Empire of China the willing to amuse the sporting unfortunately, it had been hold

said 140 cases of opium under class of the Colony snd have one My mistress.

the above mentioned permits and of the best records of any man in the courts at Home that the three card trick was a game of

in consideration of the defen- the Colony. No doubt "Boxians" skill, ant consequently he could

dant's paying the plaintiff the will be kind enough, as a gentle- not fine him for it,

sum of $12,000 Hongkong man, to give his name, then we mueras, silk rostres, ghow's, Mänd v- ourreany, the planit If agreed to could see another foolish match in ousts all other soris of gords withdraw the said action, No. 50of a few weeks hence. I trust that can be had from our Store at very ma- 1911,aaagainst the ssid defendant hele not ashamed to make a fool of derato price. A trial is earne tly so- CHARGE OF GAMBLING. and release the right and interest himself in the sporting circles of licited

which he might have, or might the Colony. I have fought all the

Yours Laitifully

The razo was remanderi. Subsequently the defend intras fined for obstruction only.

STEAMER ASHORE.

Towed Off by the 9.3. Chuneang,

Was your master there ?—No. Where was he?-At the offè. The case was adjourned until Saturday March 1.

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The caso as continued this at any time ob'ain, against beat leatherweights who have come K. A. J. CHOTIRMAL & Co. afternoon at the Police Court, bs the defendant under or by into the Colony since 1903 and 1 Hoogkong, 18th Feb., 1918. foro Mr. 0,1), Melbourne, in virtue of the said judgment have only been beaten by Iron which thirteen men were charged recovered by him in the Box and Smith, and lost one fight The Indo-China S. N. Co.'4.8.8. with gambling in a house in Con- High Court of Bombay in the

on a foul. said suit No. 478 of 1908. Chun Sing arrived in port re-day naught Rand."" from Sandakan, and Cant. 0, J. - The charge was preferred by

The case was proceeding as Mattook, in command, reported Sergt. Diener, and Mr. Len D, we went to press.

Junnary 26th, he sight Almada o Castro zeleniled.

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Yours eto, ma KID MARRIOT Er. Bantam, and Teather

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