THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1920,
CRIMINAL SESSIONS.
:
THE MURDER OF WARDER
SPEED.
Tha Acũng Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Gompertz, presided this morning over the May Criminal Sessions.
Li Hon Shing was arrainged on a charge, of murdering James Laalis Speed on December 15, 1919.
The Attorney-Genaral, the Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, E.C., with Mr. Leo. Loogin« tto, appeared for] the Crown, and Mr. R. E Balilios was for the defence.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
By order of the Mortgagess Mr. Geo. P. Lammart has received
instructions to sell by
1.
PUBLIC AUCTION
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FRIDAY
The 21st day of May, 1920.
at 3 pm.
At his Sales Room, Duddell Strees, Victoria, Hongkong.
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PUBLIC AUCTION,
HE Undersigned have received "instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Wednesday, the 19th. May 1939 commencing at 11, 8.12.
at their Sales Rooms, & Duddell Streat
100 cases Salamander U. V, P. Brandy
10 Brandy
*
20
20
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned havo received The Management of “The instruction to fall by Public Hongkong Telegraph" desires to Inform the public that its tariff for advertisements received an and after this date will be increased by 20 per cent.
Auction on
Thursday, the 20th May, 1920
commencing at 10 am.
Three Star
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MacLaren's Dry Gin Old Tom
20
Merveille's Peppermint Sharry
Jamaica Rum
Burgundy
The following valuable Lease- hold property situate at Victoria Gio The following jury were em-in the Colony of Hongkong, viz panelled-Mesara. J. F. da ALL THAT piece or parcel of Sours, A. Rosario, J. P. Oliver{ground situate at Victoria afore and E. B. Raymond.
Baid and known and registered
When the name of Mr. F.in the Land Office as SUB- C. de Souza was called, Mr. R. E. SECTION 1 of SECTION COF Balilios enquired whether the INLAND LOT No. 1417 Together two Socas were members of one with the messuage erected there- family.
o known as No. 20 Aberdeen Street Victoria aforesaid. Term 939 years created by a Crown Lease dated the 16th day of June 1893 Propertion of Annual CrownE reat $6.50. Ares about 952 Square foot
Mr. F. C. de Souza, questioned by the Chief Justice, said the two Souras were unele and nephew.
Mr. Belilies do not object, but I woull like to bring it to your Lordship's attention.
Mr. F. C. de Souza was saked to step down
in outlining the facts of the case, the Attorney-General said the prisoner was one of the gang who broke out of gaol on Decem ber 15th last, and in doing so.. murdered the principal warder, Speed, and an Indian Warder, Herman Singh. It was a dirty story, and the jury were only concerned with the murder of Speed. One of the gang was con- victed in Jannary and executed,
For further particulars and conditions of sale apply to
12
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Creme do Menthe
Angostura Bittern
Champagne
Biscuita
Terms: Cash on delivery."
LAMMERT BROS
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
JOHNSON STOKES & MASTER THE Undersigned have received
Prince's Building, Ice House"
Street, Hongkong Solicitors for the Mortgagees.
or to
Mr. GEO. P. LAMHERT,
The Auctioneer.
and another was convicted in Hongkong. 7th May, 1920. -March and sxscuted. This case was, what was called, a common
design case. In other words, baj could not prove to the jury which of the men actually struck Speed
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
and killed him but he could prove OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
that four of the mea in planning
to
break, gaol killed Speed
to carry that plan Ou I several persons connived for and unlawful purpass they were all
AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM
NAVIGATION CO., LTD
guily. In this case the men had Consignees per Co's Steamer deliberately formed the intention)
**TEIRESIAS
of
murdering the European principal warder oa duty, and here hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt's
was the only man who had a Wharf. Kowloon, where it will revolver. They had to get past is at Consignee's risk. The him and toeject their escape they Cargo will be ready for delivery had to get the revolver.
from Godown on and after 18th May.
OTHER CASES.
Mr. Justice J. R. Wood pra sided over the Second Court.
Fook was charged with r turning from banishment. Ha "pleaded guilty.
instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Friday, the aist. May, 1990.
commencing AI FI, ALID.
at their Sales Rooms, Duddell
Street
(For account of the concerned) 1217 baga. ANTIMONY ORE Stored at Kowloon Godowns)
17.30 bags ANTIMONY ORE
Stored at West Point Godow) (total weight 3712 piculs)
Inspection orders can be had from undersigned
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Optional cargo will be landed.THElindersigned have received unless notice has been given prior) Instruction to sell by Public to steamer's arrival.
No claims will be admitted after
Auction on
Wednesday-the-20th-May-1930| commencing at 3.30 p.m.
at No. 46 Lyndhurst Terrace
at their Sals Rooms, Daddell Street.
(For account of the concerned)
10 coils Steel Wire Rope 30 sacks Flour
1 case Cotton Yarn
(more or less damaged by
99a-water) Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAUMERT BROS.
Auctioneers,
THE
HE Undersignedhaverecaived instructions to sell by Public
Anction on
Thursday, the 20th May, 1920. commencing at 11.am
at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street
3 bales Gray Shirting
ID casks Soft Soap
135 tins Maisone Salmon Pink.
Distemper
136 tins Maisone White Distem-
per
.4
This locresse, is rendered im-1 parative by the constantly grow- 198 cost of production, the price of paper alone baring advanced by 700 per cent during the past five years.
ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS.
WHAT YOU WANT SOMEONE HAS-WHAT YOU DON'T WANT SOMEONE ELSE DOES.
ONE CENT PER WORD PER INSERTION
Two Cents if not Prepakl.
A SMALL ADVERTISEMENT IN THESA COLUMNS WILL BE PRODUCTIVE OF MANY ENQUIRIES REPLIES AWAIT BOX No.
Jn order to meet these con-- ditions newspapers and magazines all over the world have been obliged to raise their subscription and advertising rates-in some cases by as much as 100 par cent→ and, at the same time, to curtall the size and number of pages. For the present, howevar, it has been decided, in the interests of the public generally and of advertisars in particular, to leave the price offat present in Shanghai, desires engagement. Apply Bor 357 elo
The Hongtong Telegraph" un changed.
Hongkong, lith May, 1920.
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position in Hongkong. Has overHongkong Telegraph."
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respondence. Shipping and Io-
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AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
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As from to-day, all preliminary required, $150.00 per mensen houses, electric light and water. 16 tins Maisone Light Green notices of forthcoming mestings, Apply Box 353 c/o Hongkong Open for inspection. Immediate
Distemper
21 bags PeanUIS
7 packages Sweets
21 cases Pearl Barles
150
30
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American Bar Soap Washing Soap Marmalade Jam
4. Fine Apples
Shiced Fine Apples.
199 tins Dye Stud
5 cases Pickles
J
4 drums Brigh: Red Antifoul
ing Paint
drums Bright Red Anti- corrosive Pain:
4 cases Jelly
10 cases Bolts
5 cases Lead Pencils Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctionsere.
NOTICE.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL
THE MISSES DE VINE AND
TERRY
SOCIETY ENTERTAINERS
will introduce
HARMONY AND SONG, at the usual
Quantity of Valuable Household TEA DANSANT AND DINNER
Furniture comprising:
All broken. chafed, and dam- The Puiste Julge, addressing
memek yapmakazy to be left in the the prisoner, said: Fook, the Godowns, where they will be indictment to which you have Fridas between the hours of examined on any Tuesdays and pleaded guilty states that 50 10.45 am and neon within the A were banished for life in February free storage period. of this sear and that after you were deported from the Colony you returned to Hong kong without permission. The learned Crown Saliritor Mr. R. Jacks) informs me that it is the third deportation order made against you, and that after you were banished for the first time you returned without permission and were sentenced to 12 months' hard labour and after the second banishment you were sentenced to two years' hard labour. You plead guilty to this indictment. You are now sentenced to three Years imprisonment with hard labour.
Godown, and all Goods remaining drawing room suites, fine engras the Goods have left the steamer's Teak hatstand, plash covered undelivered after the 24th May.ings, water colours, occasional will be subject to rent.
tables, bronze figures, brass Dower;
other men to toh,
The 180Tekmeans if routers.
etc.
All Claims against the Steamer pots, brass and brass mounted signed on or before the 7th June. pets, rugs, etc. must be presented to the under-fenders, white lace curtains,car- or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be
Teak extension dining chairs. effected.
teak sideboard with bevelled mir-i BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,, teak dinner waggoo, marble
Agents. Hongkong, 18th Mas, 1920.
DANCE
to be held
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th.
SATURDAY, MAY 320d, -- and
WHIT MONDAY, MAY 24th.
SUNDAY, MAY 23rd.--
Orchestral Concerts
clock, leather covered armchairs, teak overmantel with bevelled mirror, brass electric standard Tiffin and Afternoon. Hamp, electric fittings, at etc.
Bathroom, Pantry and Kitchen
Glar, Crockery and Electric- Ho Cha was charged with He pleaded quilty to one count|plated ware. Household linen etc. rubbery on April 15th, in Yaunsti, namely that of breaking into a
The Puisne Judge to the house.
- Double brass bedsteads, teak prisoner): You
are charged The Crown Solicitor said that double wardrobes with bevelled with going to Youmati with as the prisoner pleaded guilty to glass doors teak marble top lone count, he was instructed to bureaux marble and filed west- The prisoner pleaded guilty to withdraw the other two counts. stands, ladies deaks upholstered The facts of the case shortly touches and easy chairs, toilet The Crown Solicitor said he were that the tenant of 26 Praya crockery, Japanese silk embroid- was prepared, in view of the plea East left bis room on April 23rdered screens, etc. etc. of guilty put in by defendant-forto go to a restaurant for some tea. robbery, to withdraw the other On bis returo with another friend two counts.
an hour after. he found that the Requisites The Crown Solicitor said that on padlock had been tampered with April 15th last five men entered and theprisoner wasipside search- the second floor of 248, Ring for the things. A cry of clamation Street. Yaumati. Some stealing was raised, and the of the men were armed with two men went out and shut the koiles. There
several door. In the meantime the pri- women and a conple of men in soner came out from under the the Bat at the time. The robbers bed and tried to make bis escape threatened them with knives and He was baffed by the tenant and took from their verious afifles, this friend, and 10 a struggle which were produced in Court, attempted to steb the two with a The prisoner was one of the pocket knife.
2 Kastner Autopianos (Pianos robbers. The robbers placed a
The Puisne Judge (addressing by Rachals) guard at the door and rauxacked the prisoner) said:-You have!
were
Also
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A Fine Selection of Canton Blackwood ware
comprising:-
armchairs, flower stands, stools Marble top and round tables,
Goudge
And
electric table fans 5 electric ceiling fans
1 enamelled bath
the place. There was much more than 12 previous convictions 1 Cottage Piano by Farrell and confusion and the robbers pade against you. You were committ- good the rescape. At about 9 pm, ed for trial three times to the that evening a Chinese constable Supreme Court. Your laat en saw the prisoner in Shanghai tence was in September Tast, Street with a bundle of clothing and
were sentenced to under his arm. His suspicious six months bard labour by the were aroused and be arrested Police Magistrate: him. The robber eventually took rentence you to three years" the constable to the place where imprisonment.
Mr. J. O. Sheppard, of the 24th inst.
he stole the goods from.
cat.
you
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The accused was sentenced to Pacific Mail Steamship Company, five years' and ten strokes of the made an application before the Pulene Jodge for exemption from the Jury as the s. s. Venezuela was leaving this afternoon and he had to attend to a lot of work.
Chan Ming was arraigned on three counts of breaking into a house with intent to steal, and wounding two persons,
He was exempted for to-day,
I "Baldwin" Refrigerator
1 Chubb's Combination safe
On view from Monday, the
Catalogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
during
Messrs. Lammert Brothers have By order of the Mortgages
Teceived instructions to sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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lectures and entertainments, sent Telegraph." for insertion in the news columes of The Hongkong Telegraph' will be charged for at the rate of $1. arb. providing they do got
| occupy mura, than four linea. 'If this space is Exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the prevailing rates.
Hongkong, May 17, 1920.
NOTICE:
CANADIAN PACIFIC OCEAN SERVICES, LTD.
NOTICE.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED,
occupation. Apply within.
NOTICE.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
The thirty-ninth Ordinary that the 51s: ORDINARY YEAR-Yearly Meeting of shareholders LY MEETING of the Company will be held at the Offices of the will be held at its Head Office, undersigned on Tuesday the 25th Nos. 3 and 4 Queen's Buildings on May 1920, at 11.30 am. FRIDAY 1 MAY, 1920 at The Transfer Books and Re 1230 pm, for the purpose of register of Members of the Company During the temporary absence ceiving the Report of the Direc-will be closed from the 11th May af Mr. J. H. Wallace from the tors together with the Statements to the 25th May, both days in- Colony, Mr. P. A. Cox is appointed of Account to 31st December 1919 elusive. Acting General Agent for Hong-and of declaring Dividends etc. kong, China, Philippines, Straits Seitlements, Java and India effective 17th May, 1920.
" Wm. T. PAYÝE Manager for China & Japan.
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NOTICE.
hereby notified that on the 1st May, at the Treasury of Macao, at 3 m. tenders are invited by verbal competition for the Monopoly of Opium, for the period of three years, commenting from 1st August 1920 to 31st ¡July 1923.
All the terms and eraditions for the tender can be obtained on
a.ac.
PLINIO TINOCO.
Treasurer. Treasurer's Office of Macao, 2nd April, 1929.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of: the Company will be CLOSED from 8th May to 21st May, both day's inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. FI. P. HAY, Deputy General Manager. Hongkong, 4th May, 1920.
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONO ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED.
JARDINE MATHESON &
CO., LTD. General Agents. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1920.
NOTICE.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN but the 471b ORDINARY"
MEETING of the
YEARLY
Notice is hereby given that the Society will be held at its Head application at the Portuguese Thirty-First Ordinary General Office, No. 3 and 4 Queen's.*** Con uiste in Hongkong, or as Meeting will be hed at the Com-Buildings, Hongkong, OD FRI the Treasurer's Department in Pany's Offices, St. George's Build- DAY 21st May 1920, at Noon, for
ings, on Saturday, 22nd May the purpose 1920, at 11.30 a.m. for the purpose Report of the Directors together of receiving the of presenting the Report of the with the Statements of Account Directors together with a State- to 31st December 1919, and of meat of Accounts to 29th Febru- declaring Dividends, etc. |ary 1920, and electing Directors and Auditors The Transfer Books of the Comany will be closed from the 15th to the 22nd May 1920, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
NOTICE.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
TESSIS TOURNAMENT. Fical of Championship Singles. Final of Championship Doables. Challenge Round of Champion- ship Singles. RESERVED SEATS to witness these matches may now be booked with Messrs MODTYLE& Co. Price 5 each.
There will be a limited amoual Friday the 28th day of May, 1920 of Standing Room, entrance fee
to which will be 50 cents each.
Dates of above matches, subject: to weather conditions, 18th, 20th & 25th May.
at 3. p.m.
Hongkong, 14th May, 1920.
NOTICE.
at their Sales Rooms Duddell Street, Victoria, Hongkong. The following valuable lease- hold property situate at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong Viz:-- All that piece or parcel of said registered in the Land Office THE HONGKONG TUTORIAL ound situate grat Victoris afore- as Inland Lot No..346 together EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE with the messuage erected there- on known as No. 13 Mosque Street,--Victoris aforesaid. Term 999 years created by a Crown Lease thereof dated 11th April 1855, Annual Crown Rent $124. Area 1,440 square feet.
For further particolars and conditions of sale apply to
43, Bonham Road. Opposite the University Tel. No. 732. P.O. Box. 593. Principal
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GIBB. LIVINGTON & CO. Agents. Hongkong, 4th May, 1920.
NOTICE.
THE MACAO HARBOUR BOARD.
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the Society will be CLOSED from
The TRANSFER BOOKS of 8th May to 31st May, both days inclusive.
By Delorisbe Board,
C. H. P. Hay,` Deputy General Manager Hongkong, 4th May, 1920.
NOTICE.
BRITISH TRADERS' INSUR-
ANCE CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Supply of stones faced at the that the 54th ORDINARY sides for the pavement of the YEARLY MEETING of the Patent Ship by the jetty at Company will be held at its Head Patane. Macao.
Office. Nos. 3 and 4 Queen's Tenders will be received for 30 Buildings, Hongkong, on Friday, days from this date for the supply 21st MAY 1920, at 12.45 p.m. for
of the Patent Ship by the jetty at with the Statements of Account of 84.500 lineal meters of stones the purpose of receiving the He faced at sides of the pavement port of the Directors together
to 31st December 1919 and of
Patane, Macao.
The specifications and form of declaring Dividends, etc. tender may be seen at the Office the Company will be CLOSED The TRANSFER BOOKS of of the Harbour Works, every from 8th May to 21st May, both working day from 10 a.m. to
p. and from 2.30 p.m. to days inclusive.
5 p.m.
JOHN P. JONES, B.Sc., M.E. Min.
The fasiitate affords Special Pre-The Tenders will be opened at paration (Class and Private. Day and the Flors Palace in Macao, on Everring, Oral and Correspondence the 8th June 1920 at 3pm. JOHNSON STOKES & University Matrimlation an
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MASTER Prince's Buildings, Ice House
Street, Hongkong Solicitors for the Mortgagees,
or to
Mees. LAMMERT BROS. The Auctioneers, Auctioneers,Hongkong, 14th May, 1920,
Dezire Examinatiwa
Now Session has now commenced Tutorial Classes are being conducted
In-orter to be admitted to tender, a provisional deposit of $200,00 must be made with the "Banco Ultramarino" to the
In English, Mathematics. Trigonase order of the Harbour Board, up try, Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry to the eve day for the opening of Bury, Geography, Latin and the tenders. French for Hongkong · University Joly, Examinations.
Private Tuition cha sita be bad in these subjects.
Prospectus on appl
Office of the Macao Harbour Board.
Hueso, 8th May, 1920. Secretary to the Harbour Board
By Order of the Beard.
C. H. P. HAY, Deputy General Manager. Hongkong, 4th May, 1920.
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