1918-10-29 — Page 8

THE THONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29. 1918.

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HASTINGS, HODGE &

NEW GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS.

TEL. NO. 188.

CO.,

AMERICAN RED CROSS. YESTERDAY'S FOOTBALL

Annual Meeting of Canton Chapter,

present.

Navy Reserves v. Staff and

Departments.

CORRESPONDENCE.

the

farewell

DEATH OF MR. J. J. LEIRA;

Former Portuguese Consul la Hongkong. “ the Colony at the death of Mr. Considerable regret is felt in Joso Joaquim Leirs, formerly which took pisce last night at the Portuguese Consul in Hongkong. French Hospital, at the age of 51

yésre.

and

ANOTHER STABBING

"THE BARTON MYSTERY.”

CASE.

Drunk on Filteen Cents Worth of Wine.

C-

£i

Cast of the Play.

་

CANTON NEWS.

willen na followa:-

P.

·ALLEGED JEWELLERY

THEFT.

A Girl's Straage Story.

The complainant said that on the day in question she had all her jewellery before she slept. The defendant came to her house and before ehe slept the defendant W. gave her something to smell, and ebe felt giddy after it. Gay She then went to sleep. When

she wake up she found that her · Hjewellery W68 gone. Sha immediately reported the

Doris matter to the police,

""

Sho

did not give the banglas to the defendant so that he might defray,

posed that she was engaged by

the defendant's friend. She did

4

(The opinions expressed by comINE- pondents are not necesarily those of the "Hongkong Telegraph."] THE GOVERNMENT BONUS, To the Editor at the "Hongkong This match, in connection with

Telegraph.") The annual meeting of the Can. the Hongkong League 2nd Divis

Sir, I should like to draw tos Chapter of the American Bed on, took place as the Happy attention to the fact that the bon

The A. D. O's, Autumn'prodao, tion, "The Barton Mystery ", by Cross, was held at the Canton Valley last evening, on the Navy as due to Government servante is

A Chinese was charged an W, Hackett, of which only, two remand at the Police Court this Club Theatre, Shameen, on Wed-ground before a fair attendance. to be paid in sterling to be men

A Chinese was charged on re- performances are to be givan, on afternoon, before Mr. J. B nerday, the 23rd inet, there were Mr. C. W. Emery was the referee. at Homs. As several of these residents in the Colony, having with cutting and wounding as follows: Afty American men and women Both teams were strongly repre- men are married and bave wives lived here practically all his another Chinese at Third Street

Deceased was one of the oldest the Police Court this morning, p.m. at the Theatre Royal, is cast to the value of $300 odd from mand before Mr. J. B. Wood, at November 7th and 9th, at 9.15 Wood, with stealing jewellery sented and the Navy were expect and children living in the Colony, life. The minutes of the organisation ed to win comfortably. The Staffs and as the bonus was given to meet former Consal

He was a nephew of on October 17..

Richard Standish, Captain E. a bribe of $41 in cash and

Chinese lady and with offering. meeting were read and approved. played very pluckily, as The annual report, which was Navy did quite four-fifths of the the Colony, it seems an anomaly, was for many years the doyen of 150 p.m., he received the com-

the the rise in the cost of Living in Portagal, Mr. A. G. Romano, who deposed that on October 17, st Northcote

General for

E. Murray. Dr. Y. To in giving evidence, Sir Everard Marshall, Mr. M.. the constable who arrested him. jewellery to the value of $71 to presented by the Secretary, was

of the attacking, but finished to say the least, that very badly. The interval came women still in the Colony should When the latter resigned about stab wounds on the bsok, one approved.

those the Conanlar Body in Hongkong.plainant in hospital. He had three Gray.

Bergt, Murphy prosecuted. with no score and the second not receive, at any rate, part of ten years ago, Mr. Laira 58 high up near

Harry Maitland, Captain E, H.j The Chairman called the meet half was a repetition of the first, the bonus. There are, I under-apporated to the position of about ing's special attention to the Gleany, in the Staff goal, stand, only four or five women Consul General for Portugal Another was in the loin, about

Dennis O'Mara, Mr. O. H. the shoulder, Hay. paragraphe in the report referring and his to the appeal for Doctors and fine defensive game. The Staffs receiving considerably less than position for five or six years." On in the hip, which was very super-

backg playing

1inches deep. 8 concerned. These women"

Beverley, Mr. W. Sinclair. nurses, also to the need for old on one occasion in the second half $200 a month, nc allowances resigning, he left the Colony for ficial. He had lost a lot of blood Kennett.

are and Brazil

and held the one inch deep, and the other was Manning.

Ethel Standish, Mra. olothes. He stated the matter of nearly scored from a very smart for children, and no insurance Shanghai bat was only away for land was in a state of colispes. doctors and nurses had been break-away by Ellerby, who was except the pension

Poyllis Grey, His. referred to the Canton Medical bustled off the ball in the nick of them from the Widows and and carried on the business of

das to association and that the Women's time. The Navy goalies had Orphans' Fund. Why the dis exchange broker, a position be To asid that the wounds were Grimble.

a short period. Later he returned He was still under treatment.

Lady Marshall, Mr. H. Committee continues the packing practically nothing to do, the two tination made between Volunteer's held until the time of his death probably inflicted by a sharp Maid, Miss Grimbles

Woob. La reply to his Worship, Dr. and shipping of all articles backs being the strongest part of wives and Conscripts wives Deceased fell ill with influenza Laifa and probably three different

Halen Barton, Miss received...

the team, kicking with great should be all in favour of the ist- Mr. Lockwood proposed that the Chapter recommend to the power and keeping a constant ter is one of those mysteries which ke

白骂 October 4th but did not instruments

Booking is now in sativa pro his expenses in going abroad. incoming executive committes & most of the game. Laxon and It seeme now that because the would improve satisfactorily, bat position.

pressure on the Staffs goal during are insolable to the lay mind. the 10th. It was hoped that he either in a standing or sitting performances will be nanded over Another Chinese woman de

to his bed until wounds could have besa inflicted Lid, and the proceeds of both to take her abroad.

were used. The grase at Messrs. Moatrie and Co., The defendant did not promiss campaign for members among Qainn, of the forwards, did some husbands of these women hava on Sunday night he becams foreigners during Christmas smart things in midfield, but had the imprudens to be both anconcious and died last night Donald, witness said that the available for both nights, week.-Carried.

to "Oar Day" Fand. There are finished weak.

Questioned by Inspector Mac still a number of good seats The Chairman announced that

The honours of the game went receive no bonus either. Sarely one of the best-known and most

patriotic and fit that they are to at about 9 o'clock. Deceased was complainant was out of danger. the Executive Committee had referred to this meeting the Glenny played a great game in finsaoist straits that it needs to guess community

to the Staff defence, where the Government is not in such popular members of the Portuon the day in question he was

not sleep at all on the right in The complainant deposed that

question as she was playing s matter of the Chapter's expression goal, being ably supported by aave in exchange at the expense sympathy is left for his widow when they bumped against the

game of "Ma Übent."" She of appreciation which was due to his backa, Wain being very of these women.

deep playing with Mar Wan on a bed

waa sitting near the door several of those who helped in prominent, Sheriff worked hard

of her subiols when she as- the second War Fand Drive

and relatives. At one of in the half-back line and "with dinners given to the Volan-capits to day at 5.15 p.m. for eas ratalissed and eventually

the defendant. The Istter got up and,

defendant leaving the efforts. Those mentioned were Knight had a big part in prevent tears, I

The funeral loaves the French struck him (complainant). Wit-

house by the kitchen. She follow- Musers, Lan Ying Kit and Chowing the Navy forwards scoring, it stated that for the fret

remember hearing the Boman Catholic Cemetery.

Our Canton correspondented him and could find no trace Sum, the Chinesa Beoretaries; Eliarby, at centre forward, was time married men were going

the defendant took a knife and

of him. The defendant got into Messrs. Lob Sia Ngo and Obaneseily the bees forward on the and that it was to the honour of

atabbed him.

Canton-Hankow Railway, the street by: climbing oveT^ A Lob Sam. Editors of the 72.

Owing to the receipt of latere wall. field, his occasional break the Colony to look after" their

Mak Wan deposed that on the from the shareholders of the Guilds daily newspaper and

Farther evidence was called Chung Wah Sun Po respectively through being always dangerous wives and children. Here ia s

ORDERS.

day in question he went to 14, Canton-Hsakow Railway Uo. and the case in proceeding, the owners of the 12 Guilds give much support.

bat the other forwarde did not case in point, se these women,

Third Street and had fifteen cents complaining that the Board of Orders issued by Mr. F. C. worth of wine. They drank it Directors has remained so long Newspaper and the Canton Press

being the wives of Government

Jenkin, C.B.E., etste:- and got drunk. The defendant in office and no meeting of share BELGIAN SOCIALISTS. Association.

Servants, are unable to speak for.

Winter Uniform. was sleeping. The comp'sinant holders has held for many years, themselves,

All ranks are ordered to parado and himself played together and the Chief of the Cominunication I write in the hope that some below. Blue Uniform, Belt, Cap defendant's bed. Defendant Government has ordered the

at Headquarters Club as detailed being drank they fell on the Department of Unofficial Member will take this anti Cover. No other equipment got up

the Military matter up, and urge that half the need be carried. bonus due to the husband be

and a fight took Superintendent of the Company place between the defendant to fix an early date for the general Emile Vandervelee, the paid to the wife in the Oolony.

Monday, November 4th-5.30 and complainant, Eeclosing my card.

pim. No. 7. Platoon. 6.00 p.. The defendant, in making a

meeting of shareholders. No."8 Platoon..,

statement, said he received a blow

Suspicious,

well-known Belgian Minister and Tuesday, November 5th.-5.80 in the stomach and after that he by the report that Casa King. Bronckere, & fellow Socialist, have Suspicions have been aroused Socialist leader, and M. de p.m. No. 3 Platoon and Band. was dragged out of the bed and ming has withdrawn about ten addressed a letter to Mr. Arthur 6.00 pm. No. 4 Platoon and Bend. beaten by the complainant, so e battalions of his troopy hack to

Wednesday, November 8th took a knife and stabbed the Chinchow from the eastern fron, the forthcoming conference of the Handerson, P., Secretary of the 5.30 p.m. No. 5 Platoon and complainant.

Labour party, on the subject of on the pretext of giving a rest to Thursday, November 7th.ant to two months' hard labour.

Elis Warabip sentenced defend the hard fighting soldiers, and Socialist and Labour partion. 5.30 p.m. No. 2 Platoon. 6 p.m.

also by his refusal to sccept thé

The writers of the letter think title of Pacification Commissioner

with Mr. Henderson and M 160.00 Friday, November 8th.-5.30

of Fakien, given to him by the Camille Huysmans that the p.m. No. 1 Platoon. 6 p.m.

Harbour Nuisance,

Military Government.

replies made by the -Bulgarian 100.00 Mounted Police."

and Hungarian Socialists to the Stores Officers will attend these the Police Court to day to board have been ordered by the Taahan Conference held in February this

Four Chinese pleaded guilty at-

All the Detence Commissioners Memorandum of the London Pontius U. 8., Conani General, A letter was read from the

Parades. (Chairman); Rev. R. E. Cham former Women's Committee

Members not in possession of Ang steamers in the harbour with- to prohibit youths from smoking year fuller an soceptable bass, beza. (Vice-Chairman); Mr. 8. asking the new, Executive Com

Winter Uniform need not attendons the sanction of the authorities, cigaretten in the streets and for disonation.” *** We attach, B Brown, (Trosaurer); Mr. mittes to appoint the following

They will make written Inspector Gordon explained to public place.

indeed, the greatest W. A. Bhers (Secretary); and women to serve on that committee Total

application through their Unit Mr. Wolfe that defendants were For the purpose of developing the Austrian Social Demoor snow to the declarations A. P. Co. Obstructed. other members as follows for the ensuing year:-Mrs, A:W.

becoming a nuisance. They were Chairman of Women's Work Poufias, Chairman; Mrs. A. A.

sean by the Captain Superintend the business along the West Elver and we recognise the effort Committee, Mrs. A. W. Pontiae; Falton, Vice Chairman; Mra.

Superlatendents and Inspectors, ant of Police who wanted to mike and do for the ranienne courageous en it is difficult and Secretary of Women's Work Com-W. A. Share, Secreuary Pro-te

Will attend a conference as an example of them.?

The

of transportation, the wtie ungrateful of the German Indepen mittee, Kra. W. A. Ehere'; Bev. Mrs. 8. B. Brown, Mrs. F. AL

Headquarters Office on Thursday, regulations were made to be Petroleum Co, resently intended dent Socialiste. We bould not obs H.O.T. Burkwall, Mr. G.W: Carl, Mrs. V. P. Greene, Mrs.mate statement of the Hong Uniform optional

The following is the approxim October 31st, as 6,30 pan bearred and the Captain in build an oil leak godown on foot very muck the zeven Groff, Mr. GE. Lerrigo, Box. C. B. Paget, Mrs. J. H. Swan and kong Tramway Company's traffic

Superintendant of Police had the north bank of the ziver as to holding an international coa- O.A, Funk, Mr. C.S. Paget, Mr. Mr. H. D. Warner."" H.D. Warner,

- No. 3 Section, requested that defendanta be Sham Bai, but wars opposed by feranos in such compa Mr. Meinhardt reonlled the 19th October, 1918----

receipts for the week ending Sergt. 698 Ramjaha will ses maleted in a heavy find. Each the inhabitants of the neighbour

“On the other There being no other.nomina objects of the American B

as Section Commander during defendant was fined $30, with ing Tillagers and the

fortunately impoɑni hi fiour, a vote was taken to Cross and pointed out that they

Beceipts Arrea

week Becatpis for absence on leave of Cr. Berg alternative of one month's stationed there, on authorise the Secretary to cast a were primarily "To win the This Years ...

13ses Raasok, with effect from Novem, hard labour. Two other Chinese that is mo be dan ballet for all present, in favour wer.

$14,215 595,131 ber 20d03

summoned for a like offence 18,005 583 017 furfiber

1150 1014 Bagler 32 James

QUIZ.

Mr. Barkwall proposed that the Seoretary be authorised to write officially to the above named, ex The Secretary proposed & pressing our appreciation and that special vote of thanks to Mr. a letter be also sent to the Red Meinhardt for the spirit in which eroes Magazine making special he andertook the position of mention of their work-Carried Chairmanship, notwithstanding unanimously.

bia incressed responsibilities

Yours sto

FAIRPLAY.

A Tote of welcome was socorded at the Consulate General caused to Hr. and Mrs. A. W. Pontins, to by Mr. Heintzleman's departure Hongkong, October 28, 1918. the Canton American Consulate in May 1918. A standing vote Mr. Pontius responded with a few was called for and the reapones

* remarka

was unanimons.

POLICE RESERVE

The Chairman announced that Mr. Pontins then, assumed the LADY HAY'S ROSE FUND, Ambulance. 6 p. No. 6 Pistoon. the Executive committee had chair; ?

PM

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appointed s rub-committes to It was auggested that the: The Seventeenth List. nominate the officers and execu. Publicity Committes taka ng the Already soknowleaged $8,612.16 Buglera and Drummers. tive committee for the ensuing matter of getting the Canton '0.A.” year and that on behalf of this Times to give space periodically sub-committee he proposed the for motes relative to Bed Cross following names:-Mr. A. W matters.

of the persirs named Jerried There being mo

Chinese community per Kwong Wa Hospital More Balvage.... Chinese Community per Mr. Wong Kem Ful Anonymous A.

-75,00

60.00 50.00

$2,047.

TRAMWAY RETURNS.

Commanders for an uniform.

"

No Smoking,

admit

Opposed to International Congress.