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TROUBLE ON EXPRESS BOAT

Tɗini at the Ceinital Sesalons.

? The Oriminal Sesions re open- ed at the Suprema Court this morning, when the only remain. ing oom was taken by Mr. Justice Gomperts.

Wong Kai varobarged on an indictment of wonding Wong Lined Long Ohim," on the Empress of Rasis on December 27, 1916.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr. G.ˆN. Örme, Orown Solicitor, prosented, and Mr. F. U. Jenkin defendi.

The jury was empanelled na follows:-Moesra. D. A. 8. Alison, OMS Alves, R K. Rahumed, Moors Mahomed, Jack Elise, E. Mauricio, G. L. Cartney.

The facts of the case were briefly stated by Mt, Orme, wha onid that prisoner was a bo’anu on the Empress cl.Rumia on the trip which ended in this Colony on Christmas Ero. On this, ccasion the vesselmado a shorter stay than crual, and conquent- ly things were rather busy. A number of the

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, – FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1917.

NOTICES

BARRIBAL PICTURES FREE.

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For a limited time only. Anyone returning 10 Empty Westminster "Specials" Cigarette tins to the Westminster Tobacco Co., Ltd., 18, Bank Buildings, Hongkong, will receive free of all cost one of the famous Barribal Girl Pictures, reproduced in Oils, stretched on canvas, and

mounted on wooden frames.

The number of these Pictures is limited and the scheme will expire when the supply is exhausted, so you should take advantage of this offer at once.

hand WESTMINSTER TOBACCO CO. LD,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

LONDON.

GEO. P. LÄMMERT.

and come temporary" coolies, who had been eisiged worked overtime, and on the evening of December 27, Le to as, ander, the arrangement in force, drow pay from the clerk, and paid those men f who were

· leaving, the ship. On the 27th.| some 33 of crew were paid off and some 10 or 12 mo e tem. porary men were paid for over- time work etc. For some reason, there was a certais smoons cl dissatisfaction regarding the over- time pay, and a large number of the men gathered round the door of the boʼawn's citia. A fight| „took place, and a few minutes

commencing at II a.m. later the two compiasate in the at No. 2 Victoria View, Kowloon. stee were icand on the deck A Quantity of Valuable House-

mainnaly wounded. Wong Lin warWounded in thị stomach and

Was

AUCTIONEAR, SHARE &

GENERAL BROKER, THE Undersigned has received

instructions to sell by Public! Auction on

MONDAY, the 26th March, 1917,

hold Furniture Comprising:-

PUBLIC AUCTION.

TH HE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Pub- lic Auction on

WEDNESDAY, the 28th, March 1917. commencing at li a.m. at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,

A Large Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture Comprising:-

Chesterfield couch and easy chairs, blackwood tables & flower stands, teak writing tables, Tapestry covered and leather ornamente, engravings oil paint

a patient in borpital covered couches and armchaire, ings, carpets, etc, etc. for seven weeks. Thother cofferteak flower stands, blackwood Oak extension dining table, nd team wounds in the f rebead tables, chairs, and stools, brass teak sideboards with bevelled sed had to receive medical at-standard lamps, electric ceiling mirrors, dinner waggon, dinner tention. It was alleged that the and table fans, electric lamps service, glass ware, etc., etc. coolies made ʼn rensosible demand and fittings, oil paintings, pic-[ Double brass & brass counted in e romsonable way, Apparently tures, ornaments, lace curtains, iron bedsteads, teak double ward-

robes the boeng gct astoyed, and, tc., etc.

with bevelled mirrors, Teak sideboard with bevelled dressing arming himself ́ ́ with a knife,

tables, washstands, brandished it about. He alleged chairs, dinner waggon, glass

mirrors, teak dining table and toilet crockery, etc., etc.

Also that the two complicats were cabinet, tes tables, ice chest. 1 Apollo Grand Piano. ❤ounded as a result of his having glass and cutlery ware, dinner 2 Typewriters (now), bold them in front of him sw a crockery, elc., etc.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, abield to stem the rash. The Double and single brass mount-

Auctioneer. "bo'aca perhaps cosidered him- ed iron bedsteads, teak ward- -self optitled to a celin amount robes with bevelled mirrors

of "

'squeczy" but whether he dressing tables, chest-of-drawers. took to much, it wold be im- marble top washstands, toilet crockery, enamelled bath, etc.. etc.

possible to say,

Prisoner, who exidba bad been in the employ of the Company iœ six years, admitted receiving the money to pay for overtime, and snið he was antilisd to keep. book 315 for washing. That was not eqarza, "bat money be had to spend. The man got angry with him and they threatened - to steb him. Ho still

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refused to pay and he was attack-

Also One Cottage Piano by Arthur Allison & Co." One American Refrigerator. On view from Saturday, the 24th inst,

Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

FOR SALE.

NOTICES.

HONGKONG TRAMWAY C).

LIMITED.

(Incorporated in the United Kingdom).

NOTICE is hereby iven that

the

ed. One of the complainents MOTOR CARS, MOTOR CARS 1917, both days INCLUSIVE-

tried to stab him, bat witnesa

caught hold of him and held him in front to act as a shield against 'the attacks of the share, H.

1917 Overland Touring Cars,

6 Cylinder. 7 Seater.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Duddell Street.

(prisoner) had no kile in hiki Hongkong, 18th February, 1917.

FOR SALE.

24 "I 2 Slazenger Tennis

possession at the time and did not slab anybody, le parbed the men off and ruled for his oabin where be locked himself in. Bacquets.

The jury returned a verdict of ¦ 35 dozen not guilty, and phoner waj Golf Balls. discharged.

SHIP'S FIRE.

Outbreak on the S.J. Tal Lee!

About eleren polcok this morning a slight fire broke out aboard the E. Tai Ise at the Hongkong and Meco Wharf. Apparently the c07 £sgration was oaused by the fanning engine, which emitted sparks, and this spread a little to the bunkers,:) the fire being confined to an Bro1 of about four feet. The master of the abip immediately informed the Fire Brigade, which quickly arrived and experienced

Why littl difficulty in grappling with the outbreak. No £.0 obeerved, bat dense smɔke, made the operation somewhat difficult. In half an hour, blage were again normal. Very little damage was done. *

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THE ALEXANDRA CAFE. Just arrived, Frank': Assorted * Fry's

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10 dozen Blazenger Tennis Balls.

10 pieces back stop tennis netting,

Apply:

GEO. P. LAMMERT.

COLONIAL (dong- Long) REGISTER of the Com pany will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, 27th MARCH, 1917, to WEDNESDAY, 25th April,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

W. E. ROBERTS, Becretary. Hongkong, 19th March, 1917.

NOTICE.

8.8. "BERWINDVALE." NEITHER the Certain or

the Owners wil be respon- sible for any Debts incuried by the Crew of the above vessel. |Hongkong 17th March, 1917.

PETER DAWSON'S

WHISKY is for men of re- fined taste, because it is noted for its splendid quality, bouquet and flavour. SPECIFY P. D. WHISKY in you next order, This whisky will repay all the confidence you can place in it.

Obtainable Everywh 10.

Sole Agents

H. RUTTONJEE

& SON,

16, Queen's Road Central,

HONGKONG..

NOTICES,

CHINA SUGAR REFINING.

14:00. LTD.

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NOTICE.

SHIPPING NEWS.

ARRIVED.

| Chefo", Chisa. 553, Themson, Tind Mer..

“HE THIRTY-NINTH OB-|| - Saigon, 17th Mary Rice-Chintoo. DINARY ANNUAL MEET- Baitan, Fr. 1,181, Hedgina, 23:4 Mar. ING OF THE SHARE- -Swatow, 2nd Mar. Gen.-D. L. HOLDERS of the abɔva Com- & Co.

pany will be held at the Offices Nippon L. Jap. 11. 2,965, MUL 23rd of the General Agents, Pedder's Mar. -San Franc scó, 16 à Feb, Gez. Street. on FRIDAY the 30th -T.LI instant, at NOON, for the purpose Tjipanas. Dui,as 2,444, Luiju, 23rd Mar. 'of, receiving the Report and ---Halh rw, Mad Mar, Gesu— $»God shou Statement of Account for the Wollowne, Br. 13. 1477. Pritolard Zied year ending 31st December, 1916.

Mar-Baigon, 18th Mar, Rico- Chine.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will bs CLOSED from the 16th to 30th March, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON

& CO., LTD.

General Agents.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.

PASSENGERS ARRIVED.

Bixa'i A

Bizeli Mrs EJ

Clay Mrs Jane Carson Chat W

AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of Bras Mr & Mrs

A FIVE DOLLARS per Share

-Murphy Mr & Mrs

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Myers J P

Patterson Mr & Mrs

FE Porter JW

M Pickett Mr & Mr Mr & Mrs H Porter Mix MC

Plimpton Dr&Mr

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has been Declared and will be Eddy Mr & MJ Payable, at the Hongtong and Fried Er & K

B8 Shanghat Banking Corporation on or after WEDNESDAY the Fukuda De T Pendleton Mr G A 4th April.

Griswold MLK Pandiston FR Gage Mr E B The REGISTER of the Com-Grades TC

Pay. Mr & Mre pany will be CLOSED from Bashimoto Mrs Y SATURDAY SIst March, to Henningsen V WEDNESDAY, 4th April, both Hopkins HE

Hpertkora H E days inclusive, during which Huddleston Mr & | days no Transfer" of Shares can

be made.

DIVIDEND WARRANTS will be ready on WEDNESDAY the 4th April, and may be obtained on application.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.

General Manage!s. Hongkong. 21st March, 1917.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO, LTD., AND REDUCED.

D

Lones Capt 2 Joe Már & Men E Jeffries Mau RH Lockney FA MoConite Mr &

W Meyer HP Merall Mrs M

J

Bobertson Mr & Mrs

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Schwarzone Misa G

Ecolt Mrs GA Schley E Smith

Mim B A Byrons Mr. & Mrs S Bambamato F Stevenson Men J Widdow Mr & M Mrs_EW*

Wong Wing-tol Wong Wing-tol Ma

Campbell Mr Fripp Mr & Mrs

EW King ET Kas Peck-book Mrs Wallasa WJ

Wong Dr 8 W.

Mrs Smith E

Smart W

Tyls Eng-hosij Mr

& Mrs

NOTICE is hereby given that Law

the Transfer Books of the Paul Dr D R Company will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, 1st March to SATURDAY, 31st March, 1917, both days inc'usive.

The retum of Capital of $2.50 per share wil be paid to Shera- holders on and after the 15th March, 1917, on presentation of Share Certificates for endorse- ment.

WEATHER REPORT.

On the 13 d at 11.37-Presaura has in- crassed moderately over NE, Japan and decreased moderataly over central and 8.W. Japan. Changes clavwhore are

slight. By Order of the

sizang ant'eyalone is sentral to tha BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

north-east of Hoskuido, and a moderats Hongkong, 22nd February, 1917.anticyclans is central to the north of the

lower Yangtze Valley. A shallow de pression lies between the Bonina and the Loochoos

G.

R.

NOTICE.

Moderate to flash monson is indicated along the 'onet coast of Cains and orar the north part of the China Esa.

Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours!

IT is hereby notified that, on ending at 10 am. to-day, 0.00 inch.

and after the 2nd inst, and Total sinos January 1st, 189 Incha, until further notice, the road from “inst an average of 5.18 incbma. Deep Water Bay to Repulse Bay: will be closed to Horse and Vehicular traffic in order to ad- mt of certain improvements be ing effected thereto.

W. CHATHAM, Director of Public Works,

Public Works Offic». Hongkong, 20th March, 1917.

ASAHI BEER.

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FORECAST FOR THE Ú HOURS ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW.

Dakriel.

Forecast

N.E. winds, moderate

|| Hongkong to Gap Rock to fresh;

fine to

& Formes Chasari

cloudy.

3.5.winds,

* Bouth coast of China be-Į The_sum = | śween H.K. and Lamocks) ma 3o. 1 South coast of Chiza be-). The cama tween H., and Hainan. No. 1

T. F. CLAXTON, Director. Hoogkong Observatory, Mar. 23, 1917.

METEOROLOGICAL

Previous

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ENTERTAINMENTS

CLARKE'S

CIRCUS.

EVERY EVENING at 9.15.- Children Half Price.

Afternoon Performance

SATURDAY At 5,30.

BOOKING AT THE ROBINSON PIANO CO.

VICTORIA THEATRE.

Friday, 23rd March, 1917.

The Grand Prize Photo Play,

IN 5 PARTS,

LILLIAN'S ATONEMENT."

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"Pathe's British Gazette.”

“GREAT WAR."

THE GHOST FAKERS."

Booking at ANDERSON'S.

BIJOU THEATRE,

The Content Thou're in Konghong.

TO-NIGHT!

TO-NIGHT |

'THE MASTER KEY."

12TH & 13TH EP180DES, Entitled :-"The Sallors Kifi all: the Prieste.

CAUMONT GRAPHIC" and Comics.

SATURDAY, 24th inst, The Final Episodes of this Berial will be screened..

HONGKONG THEATRE.

· (OLD ́ LAND... · OFFICE: HUILDINNI Y

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MARCH. 2187. 22ND 4 23RD. Showing:~~ 9th and 10th Episodes of

“THE GODDESS." ALSO KEYSTONE COMICE;

! SATURDAY, Ma ch 24th.

THE RING," Oth & 10th Episodes).

ASAHI BEER

GRAND PRESS)

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SAHIBEER

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SPECIALLY

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H.K. Observatory, March 21, 1917,

T. F. CLAXTON, Strantov.

TIDE TABLE.

From 19th Mar, to 25th Mar.

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Hongkong Moon Tian,

Low Water- Monging

HONGKONG CLUB. ́.

NOTICE.

THE THIRTY-FIRST Yearly General Meeting of the Members of the Hongkong Club, 3. tia, will be held in the Club Hose, on THURSDAY, the 29th March, 1917, at 5.39 P.M.

m morning, a afternoon.

By Order,

E. DES VŒUX. Becretary. Hongkong, 16th March, 1917.

NOTICE

THE HONGKONG ·& BOUTH CHINA WAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION.

APPLICATION forms for Association may be obtained Membership of tha abora from all the Banke or from the undersigned. Now

THE UNION, INSURANCE BOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD,

Honorary Secretarion

¿Treasurers. Hongkong, 15th January, 1917.

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