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CLUB TROUNCE THE ARMY.

A Pleasant Rugby Game Yesterday.

You, a pleasant game to watch;; but it was an ideal afternoon for cricket or love or any fool's play

CORRESPONDENCE.

The opinions expressed by our correspondents are not necesa- arily those of the "Hongkong elegraph "].

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1914

POLICE LOSE $3,700.

A. Gilbertian Story of the Purchase of Arms,

A remarkably clever story of

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

how a Chinese secured $3,700 PURE, RICH & WHOLESOME,

from the Hongkong Police was,

bat Rugby football, and it was To the Editor of the Hongkong told by Inspector Gordon to Mr.

quite pathetic to see poor Captain Lindasy (who had gallantly come forward at the last moment to fill a vacancy) prostrate himself exhausted in the half-time, in-i terval-played out to make a Hongkong holiday! The game would have been more sultry still |

Telegraph

4.

Wood, at the Police Const, this

THE IDOL'S EYE.

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ness of the feat, the story is fall

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if it had started punctually, but. Sir, I gather from the pre-way in which some police officer fortunately for the players a large liminary announcements that Mr. captures the traders is often heard orowd of spectators was kept Crosse's play "The Idol's Eye," of, it is very rare that we Leur of Models of Cleanliness and, in these particulars, are probably waiting nearly an hour whilst the to be produced on February 12 the traders outwitting the police. unsurpassed in the World. sun was hiding himself bbind at the City Hall, has one of its However, this is what has hap the hills.

scenos laid in a Chinesemont-tory.pened.

The Club won by 11 points 1 know nothing about the play, It would appear, from the to 3 and they thoroughly de- but I do hope that it will be statement of Inspector Gordon, served their victory, not only carefully examined, by those who that the police were on the look because of their own fine have authority in such matters, out for these arms vendore, and play, but because of the before production to see that two informers got in tow with futility of the army side. This these is nothing in the scene two men who agreed to supply latter was very different from the in question which may be offensive arms and ammunition. "It was fine team which gave such a good to the nation' religion of Chino ogreed that the four, the two in account of itzell against the Navy Keen so I am on the propaga formera and the two alleged a little time back. Their fastest tion of the Christian religion dealers, should mest in the even

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wing three-quarter, Collins, was amongst the Chinese, Iing of the 18th., on the Praya. missing. Their forwards were should be sorry if anything were The appointment was duly kept, lacking in fire and putrid (there staged by English, people which and the next stage in the proceed- is no other word for it) as could give flence in any way inge was to take a simpan to the hooling, stultifying their halvee to the faith of the worthy people Monteagle. There was some who themselves wore not up to amongst whom we dwell. I was hoggling," said the inspector, their usual form--Mr. Thicknesse glad to see that Mr. Caton Wood-jas to what the bargain price possibly because he was still half-ville's "Romines of India" would be, but eventually it was ercoked and possibly because, na wbich is due for production at agreed that the sum for Mauser we have said, he was badly served the Empress Theatre, Earl's pistole should be $78 each, and by his sorummage and Mr. Court, was turned back three the price for Browning autom Blagrove possibly for the same times by the Lord Chamberlainatica considerably less $43 sạch. reason, that he badly before being passed, owing to Daco alongside the ship and served by his partner owing to fears that it might not meet the arrangements were quickly made the bad heeling of the serummage approval of our fadian fellow for the discharging of the cargo: but undoubtedly also to a large subjects. This is the right of arme. The means of tran- extent owing to his ill-judged spirit and I think that the "Idol's portation from the vessel, to the Poulton liko rushes into the thick Eye" (the title itself is not plean sampan were by bags suspended of his opponents without any ing) ought to be very severely from hooks and lines. As the time chance of getting through or any considered before it is passed for was between seven thirty and offort at bullocking (58 Mr. Pym production. As I say, I have no eleven o clock in the evening, it did so well on one occasion) when interest in the piece whatever, was nice and dark for the bus he had far better haya punted and only write from a desire to inesa. Four of the bags contain. into touch or at the worst risked allay sectariau intolerance and pre- ing arms were quickly and a pass to his three-quarters. The vent unnecessary offence to our successfully lowered, and the ceive instructions regarding the £12,000 for Housekeeper. Army three-quarters, too, were fellow-inhabitinte in this island. informera were ready to take bad, showing a lack of pace and

The Rev, John Bash Early, of charge of thein. As the fifth was

Colchester, bad tackling (which in fact was

This was evidently very trying 73, Church-street, about to be lowered, the first responsible for failing to prevent

Chinese who was alleged to be

to Inspector Gordon in face of who was for thirty years rector of the two Club tries) and even the

what had happened, and he Holy Trinity Church there, left Captain, Mr. Pym, good as he

Yours, etc,

FAIR-PLAY.

always is and although he on-Nongkong, January 15, 1914. gineered and got the only army try, was banged from that Aeneas who led the Trojans to victory against the Navy, Mr. Big- nall's posting was as delightful as ever; but unfortunately for the army his place kicking was not equally remarkable.

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concerned in the tale, with informed his Worship that a long the whole of his estate of £12,436HE business-like soumen asked to adjournment would seriously to his housekeeper, Mrs. Emily see the money. He said that handicap the police as they had Jane Cartar.. the transaction was .a big and oalled for a large amount of money, and he wanted to be Mr. D'Almada roplied that it sure that the purchasers had was not a question of handicap- suflicient to cover the cost of the Ping the police at all-the police deal. The man was soon assured should give the public an opport

unity to defend themselves. since the money was placed in his hands-three thousand seven

Inspector Gordon made another hundred dollars in notes. Now appeal to his Worship, saying that came the triok that calls for the defendante had bad plenty of Mr. Coltart's injured knee did special mention, and has incon- time yesterday if they wanted a HONGKONG & FAR EAST

"Bleuths." The lawyer.

scrum near the Army goal. La failed to convert. There was nothing thrilling in the game but it was good clean football and pleasant to witness.

it was sporting of the Army to pot, sdmit of his referee-venienced the meet the Club at this early date ing 16 arranged,

Bis Worship:-I will fix the hut fifth bag was being lowered when whilst they were still sufering Mr. Rayment, bis deputy, was it appeared that it was about case for tomorrow morning at from the blistered beole and other entirely admirable and produced to fall in the water. Those on the eleven o'clock, provisionally.

Mr. D'Almada added farther ailments of their contest with the an excellent content.

sampan rushed to the aide to grab Navy and with their two try- We have kept reference to Mr. it. The man who had received coale of fire on the head of the getters, Mr. Collins and Mr. Kellie Robson to the last, because he is the money had put it safely into Inspector when he asked his on the non-effcotive list. They leaving the Colony for good and a small bag was among those who Worship to grant bail.

"I object to bail" cried out the deserve better luck next time. will carry with him the good sought the rescue of the apparent

The Club were in fine form, wishes of all who take pleasure ly falling bag, but has they re- Inspector. "I have been instruct Mr. Rouse, fresh from the healthy in a game of Rugby football. His soued the bag he called out, thated to press, in the event of a con-

atmosphere of the Volunteer laat game yesterday showed no he had dropped the bag contain: viction, for a heavy penalty.

Mr. D'Almada (smiling): But

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Camp, gave a brilliant exhibition. failing in those powers of kicking ing the money into the water. Their forwards, heavier than their and tackling which have made This intimation was of sufficient you haven't heard the evidence opponents, played a stalwart him for so many years the m in- alarm to cause momentarily dis yet.. dashing

Hia Worship-I have heard NIPPON game; got the stay of the Olub defence. Few traction and whilst eager eyes tried ball

out well Bad'.

were men are fortunate enough to pre- to pierce the darkness for the some.

Mr. D'Almada : most exuberant both in assault sure nerve like his (to say "sinking exchequer," the alarmist

Inspector NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. and defence. Mr. Woodhead was nothing of enthusisem) long quickly detached the bag contain. Gordon is too precipitant (langh- a veritable tower of strength and past. the heyday of their ing the arms from the hook, and ter.) Mr. Murdoch and Mr. Hegarty youth. He is one of the attached to the hook the bag

Inspector Gordon: I said in From EUROPE, COLOMBO

-and STRAITS. were ever is the fore-front of the seven wonders of Rugby football which contained the money. A case of a conviction, your Wor- fray. (We must not omit to men- and we j in with all lovers of the quick signal was sufficient to

ship. tion one very fine kiek by Mr. game in the colony in wishing him cause the money to be hauled on His Worship I will fix bail at THE Company's Steamship Hall). Jasper Clark, well served the best of luck in his new billet board. When the Chinese in former $2,000 each. by the scrummage, and although at home and may be long con- through the ruse they immediate

Mr. D'Almada (amidst laugh- baving arrived from the above still suffering from bie injured tinue to find touch every time in ly, commenced & sena. Ia ter). I cannot so well ask your ports, Consignees of Cargo are knee, played a very good game hisopponents' twenty-five. Thesoft spector Gordon then appeared on Worship for a rodaction of bail hereby informed that their Goods and got the ball away to his cap- playing felde of England should the scene and arrested the two as I am not acquainted with the are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and tain in excellent style. The three give him a new lease of life after alleged dealers and secured the circumstances, quarters played well, Mr. Joseland becoming inured to grounds like arme. But the money had gone The case was so amusing that Kowloon Wharf & Godown Com- especially, and Mr. Linton did yesterday's. When, next season to a haven from which it has not the mask of seriousness fell from pany's Godowns at Kowloon, well with his kioka.

where each consigament will be sorted out mark by mark and deli- very can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

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Optional goods will be carried on unless instructions are given to the contrary before NOON, TO-DAY.

Goods not cleared by the 21st January, will be subject to rent,

Damaged packages must be left

in the Godowns for examination

we hear of some Avator arising been recovered.

bis Worship's countenance occa The firet Club try was a fine amongst the Harlequins or the The two alleged dealers were sionally, and he joined in the piece of work. The ball came out Blackheathers we shall know brought before Mr. Wood, and laughter. of a serummage on the right of "what's become of Robson."

Laspector Gordon pathetically in the Army's twenty-five and

formed his Worship that the top bad been passed right

and bottom of the incident of the Boross the field till it bad.

losing of the money was that just reached the Army's left wing

the first defendant was.. when it was magnificently inter

harp for the informer cepted by Joseland at top speed

had the money entrusted to him. and passed rapidly in succession

"Ho did not look far enough in it is expected that shortly an by the Consignee's and the Co.'s through Rouse, Clarke and Taylor,

front of him" was the philosophy greement will be signed for the representatives at an appointed till it reached Woodhead who

of the Inspector.

erection of new works by the hour. All claims must be pre- scored the try. The next Club

His Worship was proceeding British Mannesmann Tube Com-aunted within ten days of the Fcore was a goal kicked by Linton

with the evidence when Mr. Lpany upon a site adjoining the steamer's arrival here, after after a clever mark by Ronse We have been informed by D'Almada appeared in Court and river Usk at Newport. These which date they cannot be re- from a rather poor free kick Government House, that a big informed his Worship that he had, works which will be erected in cognized. No claims will be takon by Bagnall near the Army ball will be held at Government a moment befored been told that sections, which complete will admitted after the goods have left goal-live. The final try was House on Thursday, February 19, he had to appear for one of the offord employment for 3,000 men, attained by Rouso from a short Invitations for the function are defendants. He desired an ad- and will mean an addition to the pass by Clarke from a five-yard being issued,

journment so that he could re population of 10,000,

-Invitations are being Issued.

the Godowns.

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