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FORGERY

ND IMPERSONATION,

Trial at the Criminal Sessions.

The Criminal Bonious ware continued before the Paisné Jadge at the Supreme Court thie morning.

frand.

CORRESPONDENCE.

[The opinions expressed by corTES-

pondente are not necessarily those ? of the "Hongkong Telegraph.”]

THE EXCLUSION OF GERMANS.

To the Editor of the "Hongkong

Telegraph.]"

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1917.

VOLUNTEER ORDERS.

Corps Orders issued by L'out- Colonel A.. Chapman V. D. stale:**

Joined.

The undermentioned having jined the Corpe, are alloted Corps numbers and posted sa Sir, The Bon. Mr. Holyoak follows:-No 2088, Spr. J. A. You Kwok-choj, of 42, San On, was indicted on charges of im-made it a point in his speech at Thom to Engineering Company; personating one Shing Loi-bing, the Legislative Council resterday, No 2089, Pte. T. W. Ainsworth forgery, and obtaining $130 by that the trade of the Colony is in to Scouts Company; No 2090, a healthy condition at the present Spr. J. E. Pomeroy to Engineer time. That is mying a great Company.. deal for the energy sad resource- falness of the mercantile com manity in Hongkong when so important 鼈 factor $8 the abnormal high exchange militates against the export trade of the Colony. The honourable gentle man refrained from citing concrete examples in support of his assertion.

Another defendant, Parg Chan fa, alias Pang Ngan, was indiot ed on a charge of being an Boosmary before the fast.

Both prisoners pleaded not guilty.

*

Mr. G. N. Orme, of the Crown Solicitor's Office, appeared to prosecute.

The jury worn empanelled as follows:-Messrs. Philip Robert Anyone with any shadow of Wolf, A. J. d'Ess, J. A. Doser, interest in the trada! doings of

Leave.

ed leave for the duration of the No. 1927 Spr. W. Old is graut-

1764 Spr. A. Tipe is granted 3 war from 19th April 1917; No: months leave from 13th April 1917; No. 1568 Pie. JH. Taggart is granted 6 weeks' sick leave from 18. 4. 17.

Promotion.

To be Corporal (dated 20th

Engineer Comady.

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

JUST ARRIVED

SHIPMENT OF

PRIME & DELICIOUS AUSTRALIAN

APPLES.

A REVENGEFUL THIEF.

A rather curious story was told at the Police Court this morning when a min was summoned for asing insalting language to a Chinese women.

GH. Gatierres R. H. North, T. the port cannot help being April 1917). No. 1639" Los. Cpl.

B. L. Bocha. Brawn and F. H. Smith.

struck by the foot that for

Transferred. The facts of the case were gat-the past two consecutive days

No. 1701, Pte. D. C. Wilson is lined by Mr. Ome, who said that every one of the berths at the the first defendant was charged Kowloon wherres was occupied transferred from Stretcher Bearer Section to Artillery Battery, dated with forging the actual signa by a deeply-leden ocean-going ture, and the second defendant steamer. This fact does not be. 20th April 1917: No. 1949 Gr. It appeared that in January the as charged with forgery also, speak that the Colony's trade is A. F. Brown is transferred from man stole some clothing and made Artillery Battery to Engineer off to the country, a friend of the lamuch as he attached his in Aby &caemic condition. gnatere to the instroment as a The Governor's remark notwith Company, dated 20th April 1917. man who was robbed reporting the matter to the Police. The witness of the signature of the standing, the Colony's life blood

(1) Detail of Engineer Coy, thief returned yesterday, and first defendant, and, farthermore, is coursing very healthily in every

the port'a tradal duties at Lyemun from 18th to'going to the shop of the man who that he introduced the first de artery of

30th April bsa been posted at had reported his theft-at 25, fendant to the broker with whom organiem. the mortgage. was made. The It is unfortunate that the two Headquarters. (b) From Monday Staunton Sreet-asid he was going name on the document was that Chinese Unofficial members did sight 3rd inatsol to Monday to kill him for so doing. The man

morning 30th instant inclusive. was out, and the irate thief, who❘ of Shing Loi-bing, who lived in not see fit to consult their con- The Esgineer Company H. K. was under the influense of drink, the same village as defendants, stituency on so vital e question, with the exception of the then assaulted a woman of the bat who died about six years ago, as that before the Council yester officers already detailed, are re- house, who, in turn, belaboared He had no family or relatives day ere they voted on the remola lieved of al: E. L. duties. The him with a clog. He was event- except a son who was deaf and tion. With all respect to their usual night duties will recom- ually arrested and charged before dumb, and, in consequence, the other qualifications, one cannot

mence on Monday night 30th Mr. C..D. Melbourne at the Police and belonging to him remsin-resist the conclusion that, in instant. The efficere, Engineer Court this morning. "ed in his name. When be was matters affecting the commercial Company H.K.V.C., ilc E. L. dying, he gave a certified extract interests of the port, they are Stations will do daly during this of his holding to a friend of bis veritable pigmies when ranged period as t÷731 named Yan ( Fook, and asked him by the side of the quartette of to pay the rent and make arrange-commercial_gisats representing ments for his son. This was on the British Unofficial element or dertaken, but some time Istter the the Council. It is to be feared 7:30a.m.

Parades.

Inspector Brazil said that the man was under the icfaence of drink when brought to the station.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

NOTICE.

$.5. MEIKAI “MARU.”

THE Mitsui Bussan Kaisha's will be despatched by the Toyo Kisen Kaisha from this Port for Japan, San Francisco. Panama and South American Ports, on TUESDAY, the 24th April, at NOON:

8.8. "MEIKAI MARU “

For full particulars regarding Freight, etc, apply to:--

T. DAIGO, Agent Toyo Kisen Kaisha,

Agents. The Mitsui Bussan

Keisha..

ST. GEORGE'S DAY.

A fine of $2 was imposed, and MONDAY, April 23rd, 1917,

• Tuesday, 24th instant the man was also bound over to Belchere B" be of good behaviour for six

friend found it necessary to go that capital will be made out of Section (sub sections 1 and 2 months.

1 Battery

abroad and handed the holding to the solid voting of the Chinese only) at Belchers

of

the

Yours etc.

B.

classes at Wellington Barracks; Artillery Battery (except membere coming off and going on guard) at Belchera Batterv.

HONGKONG MAIL MISSING.

The Post One notifies that telegraphic advice has been re ceived from London to-day to the effect that the mail dispatched Wednesday, 25th instant.- 5.10 p.m Centre Section . G. Co. from Hongkong to Londoa (via drill at Kowloon Dock. Hongkong Siberia) on January 16, 1917, is residents proceed by launch from missing.

his sister-in-law, who, in turn, members with the official phalanx. 5.15 p.m. Stretcher Bearer Section *thought that she was not mach The necessity for constitutional at Headquarters: 5.30 p.m.

women for business and reform in Hongkong has never Signalling Section "A" and "B" | handed it to the first defendant, bren more forcibly demonstrated asking him to pay all the than by the proceedings of yes rent, Then the second pri- terday's meeting of the Council. soner introduced

frat to a broker and the land was mortgaged, the signature being To attached at the Land Office. cat a long story short, Yan I Fook came back, found that there was something wrong, and saw the broker. The two of them tried to get the money out of the first defendant, but they were got

Eongkong, April 20, 1917.

R.H.K, YACHT CLUB,"

Handicap Class.

The race for the "Rolla" prize, successful, and at length the presented by M. G. C. Patte broker took action. At the Police will be sailed off on Saturday, Court, the first defendant, in a 21st instant. statement, said that the second

Course-Lyeman Bescon (P), had told him what characters to Kowloon Back (P), Channel write, and he could not read or Rocks (S), Cast Rocks (P). Die write, so did not know what they tanca 8.19 milse. were.

The jury found both prisoners guilty, and Kr. Orme said that there was a previous conviction against the second men.

His Lordship sentenced the I first man to 12 months' hard labour and the second man to two years' hard labour,

ST. GEORGE'S DAY DINNER.

Preparatory zun 2.25 Starting gan 2.30 p.m.

p.m..

Statue Wherfst 4.30 p.m., Left. Right Sections M. G. Co., Scouts

Company and Civil Service Oom JUST ONE AFTER DINNER pany outside Courts of Justice will prevent that uncomfortable ander unit Commanders and heavy feeling and aid digestion. proceed by car to Polo Ground. Two taken at bed-time dispel 515 p.m. Mounted Section at next morning.

Thursday, 26th instapt.- Constipation as gently as nature

Jockey Club Stables; 5.30 p.m. Artillery Battery (except mam ber coming off and going on guard) at Balchers Battery.

care Bulionsbeso, Sick Headacher, Friday, 27th instant.-7.30a.m. L.verisha:se, clear the complexion Belcbers 8" Section (eub-sections and sweeten the breath. Of all

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25

PINKETTES

Starting and Finishing line, 5.15 p.m. Recruits of all units on the phial, from Dr. Williams'

I & 4 only) at Eelchers Battery; chemists, or post free for 80 cents.

Club House, North Point. Time Limit 6.30 p.m.

Handicaps.

M. S. per mile. Boratch *.10

Diane

Bella

Jessica

Kathleen

***

.25 .40

Coleen

.40

Aileen

.40 Mosette

5.00 As is suncanced in our adver English Rig Cruiser Class. tising columns, the Grand Hotel

The race between the Feathers management bas arranged a and the Irene, to decide the special dinner for St. George's Championship of this class, will

:

Marray Parade Ground C.8.M. Medicine Co., 98 Sizchuen Road, Witchell, Corpis. Grimes and Shanghai. Edgcumbe will attend, 530 p.m. Signalling Section "A" and "B" classes at Wellington Barracks,⠀ 5.30 Artillery Battery (ex- eept members coming off and go- ing on guard) at Bilobers Battery.

Detail.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

A

N

NOTICE.

On daty 29 h instant Civil Service Company; 30th instant Centre Section M. G. Co; 1st May, Right Section M. G. Company ¦

-EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of 2nd May Scouts Company; 3rd Hay Scouts Company; sta May all Members of the Hongkong Civil Service Company; 5th May. General Chamber of Commerce is called for 4.30. P.M. 'o'clock on TUESDAY, the 24th April, in Chamber of Commerce Hoom, New Government Building. All members are strongly urged to be present.

Night, at $2.50 per bead, the be sailed off on Saturday, 21st Centre Section M. G, Co. entire proceeds to be devoted to instant.

.. Orderly Officer from 29th the Hongkong Aeroplane Fand. Course:-North Fairway Baoy The dinner will be followed by (S), Stonecuttere Island (8) April to 5th May, Lieut. Bees. special concert. The menu for Distance 8 miles,

the dinner is as follows:-

Hors d'Oeuvres Varics.

Boup.

Petites Marmita.

,,Fish.

Boiled Turbot, Sauce Victoria,

Entres".

Fillet Beef St. George. Hamala Victory. Pate de Foie Gras a' in Haig.

Boast.

Saddle of Mutton, Red Current Jelly, Capon Anglaise. Green Feat.

French Beans. Roast Potatcer.

Boiled Potatoes.

·Asparagus Briton Sweets.

Ice Cream, Queen Mary Style. Jally Tutti Fratti.

Fruit

Coffee.

St. George's Day Sermon. The Bishop of Victoris will preach at St. John's Cathedral

on Sunday avaning at 6. p.a. in connection with the St George's Day Commemoration.

Preparatory gun 1.55 p.m. Starting gun 2

F.m. Starting line, Marrey Pier and Outer Naval Baoy. Finishing line, Club House, North Point,

West to Esst.

Time Limit 6.30 p.m. Closing Cruise.

The closing cruise of the sea- son will take place on Saturday,

oline.

Chamber of Commerce Meeting.

By Order, F. A. M. WILLIAMS,

Secretary.

A special meeting of all mem- bers of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce is called, Hongkong, 20th April, 1917. for Tuesday next at 4.30 p.m.

Members are strongly urged to be SWELLINGS DISAPPEAR present..

Cheating Shopkeepers.

when you rub in LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM, There were two more esses of The pain goes right away and the swelling itself disappears with for 28th instant, when Ladies' Races Chinese shopkeepers having applications. It is utterly useless t for prizes presented by Hin Ex weights which operated against to suffer. It is uselors to pay big doctor's cellency the Governor will be the purchaser heard at the Police bills and then to find yourself no better. sailed for by yachts of the Racing Court this morning, Inspector For 1 Ez you can buy a bottle of

1 LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM Terrett proving thist in one case, and cure yourself. Sala and certain. There will be no Oraiser race, the weight was as much as tax. In hundreds of caneLITTLE'S ORIENT- bat owners are requested to an- per cent, against the bayer. Mr. ALL has allered wall cured the so-called swallings. For ober opporite the Club House 0. D. Melbourne in this case im- wwellings of the joints, or limbs, bruises and to dress ship.

The various prizes won during other case, wherein the man sum-

posed a fine of $10, and in the or contusions, sprains, straine, pains and Sold at Be 1 per hot la.. OF A the session will be presented by moned had three weights slightly Chemists and Medicine Vandors through Lady May at the conclusion of the under weight, he imposed a fine day's sport.

of $4.

aches.

put India.

Agenta for Hongkong. 'Hogers, A: 8,WATSON Æ°06.

DISTRIBUTION OF BADGES, ETC.

WITH reference to the Cir- cular Letter sent out; by the Ladies Committee; will ladies in charge of Centres kindly note that for the convenience of those desirous of attending the Gym- khana to be held at Happy Valley on the afternoon of SATURDAY, the 21st inst.. Trays, Tius and Badges will be distributed at the City Hall on SATURDAY be- tween 12 and 1 P.M.

The Distribution will be con-

tinued in the afternoon between the hours of 2.30 and 5 P.M.

ON MONDAY, APRIL 23rd the

Centre Depot has been changed from the City Hall to the Hong-

kong Cricket Club Pavilion, (kindly lent by the Committee of the Hongkong Cricket Club) it is therefore requested that all Fios be handed in at the Cricket Club Pavilion and not as previously advised at the City Hall.

The distribution of Tips, Trays endBadzes, etc., on SATURDAY next will take place at the City Hall.

SAKURA BEER

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