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BIRD CRUELTY PROBLEM

LEAD FROM S. P.C.A. WANTED

Suggestions that the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals should, before taking action in cases of cruelty to birds, give an indication as to the ground of cruelty, and, if the Society: wanted to be completely useful in the matter, to state what would be a reasonable area for a certain aumber of birds in cages, were put forward by Mr. D. L Strellctt be- More Mr. Wynne-Jones in the Cen- tral Police Court this morning.

Mr. Strellett appeared for the defence of Chan Chuen," a bird dealer of Cochrane Street, who, together with Chiu Kam, was charged with cruelty to birds. Both cases were adjourned to Mon- day morning, his Worship indicat- ing that Inspector O'Brien, "of the S.P.C.A., should make enquiries from the ship's local agents, as to tha accommodation provided aboard the ship on the voyage to France.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

A Japanese column on the march in the a now in the course of the Jebul operations.

CORRESPONDENCE.

RACE PROGRAMME.

The Spitting Evil.

(To the Editor, Hongkong Telegraph.}

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1933.

PONIES CLASSIFIED.

Heavy Number for the Various Divisions

= RADIO BROADCAST

TWO STUDIO CONCERTS

*TO-NIGHT.

From Z. B. W., on" wave length of 356 metres (k/c.).

4.30-7 p.m. Chinese programme, 6-6.15 pm, Children's Concert. 7-10.30 p.m. European programme. 7-7.18 p.m. Operatic.

Tales of Hoffman-Selection (Offen- bach) Band of H.M. Coldstream Guards.

La Bohemo Selection (Puccini) De Groot and the Piccadilly Orch estra.

7.18 p.m. Selected London and New York Stock Quotations, etc,

7.30-8.20 pm. A Concert.

3 p.m. (Local Time and Weather Orchestral-Gipsy Love-Selection (Lehar) ....De Groot and his Orch estra.

Flavo

nade).

Solo-Pierrette" (Chami-

Plaza Solo-Danse Creole (Chami- nade)...Una Bourne.

Song By the Waters of Minnetonka

Air (Arno)

Lass with the Delicate

*Mavis Bennett'

Quartet in D Major

(Barodia) ....Budapest

String Quartet.

Violin Solo-Polichinelle Serenade (Kreisler).

Off Day in Macao His Worship, who examined the i cages yesterday, said he was of de-

Spring Meeting. the opinion that there was finite cruelty, and if cages aboard the ship were just as small, it

EVENTS. FOR SUBS.

BIG FIELD THIS YEAR. would be even worse. "If the birds are carried in cages as small as

The classification of China and The programme for the Off Day of the ones I saw yesterday, on the Sir. Of all vulgar practices, the trip to Marseilles, which is six worst is the habit of expectoration the Macao Jockey Club Spring Race

extra racing season in Hongkong has weeks through the tropics, the in public places, yet it is freely Meeting fixed for Sunday, March 19, Australian ponies for the coming sooner the trade is stamped out the tolerated in this British colony. In is as follows: "

The Aberdeen Handicap (A been announced by the Hongkong Fetal (Quilter)..... Wynne-Manila and other more "clean"

The full list appears better," remarked - Mr.

Class) Once Round-Winner $100, Jones..

ports, spitting, on account of its Second 850, Third $25. For China Jockey Club. dangerous possibilities, is consider Ponies, Subscription Ponies of this below: ed an offence and pelicemen and Club of any Season. Entrance $5.

"A" Class:-Bag and Baggage, officials are allowed to fine offenders N.E. Only one entry will be made

for the Aberdeen Handicap. En- Cyclamen Bay, Diana Bay, Don, Gay

Gertrude tries will be divided into "A" & Crusoder,

Lawrence, on the spot, thus doing very useful

"B" Classes at the discretion of Gleneagles, Hetman, Jack, King's work without wasting the time of magistrates.

the Handicapper.

Bix Bounty, King's Justice, Liberty Bay," Plate: 2.The

TEMPORARY TRANSPORT. Mr. Strellett said his case was merely a question of temporary transport. He gave as an example the prison. It was laid down by

-law

how

much

space

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Violin Solo-Danco of the Mari- onette (Winternitz) ....Fritz Krel sler.

Song A Fairy Story by the Fire (Merikanto).

Song-Now Sleeps the Crimson ..John McCormack Memories (Tenor).

Orchestral-Waldteufel (arr. Finck)....De Groot and his Orchestra.

8.20-9 p.m. Orchestral

The Grasshopper's Dance (Buen- lossi).

La Siesta (Barcarolle) (Norton, The Palladium Or- Lotter

arr,

chestra.

May Night-Overture (Rimsky- Korsakow)....London Symphony Orchestra.

prisoner must be allowed and if According to official statistics, Furlongs Winner $100, Second $50, Sadko, Sitting Bull, Trenthridge, Wild the prisoner had anything less tuberculosis claims thousands of Third $25. For China Fonics, Sub-Life. than the amount of cubic space victims yearly. Would this numscription Ponies of this Club of any "B" Class-Blue Star," Boxing

Carnaval Suite, Op. 9 (Schumann) allowed, the law would be con- ber be so great if spitting indis- Season that have started and been

Weight for Eve, Brechin, Bright Star, Cham-London Symphony Orchestra con- travened.

crimately had not been allowed ten unplaced this Year. years ago? We have philanthro- inches as per scale. (Jockey Allowpagne Bay, Charming Star, Chateau ducted by Sir Landon Ronald When the prisoners were taken

ance)

Entrance $5.

Six Bay, Coo Coo Bay, Caronation "Eve, to the Criminal Sessions they were pists, who wishing to bathe in 3.The Stanley Handicap:

Beauty, Daylight Eve, not exactly herded, but put in an the time-light of publicity, talk Furlongs,-Winner $200, Second $100. Cossack's enclosed van the cubic space of "big" about building sanatoriums, Third $50.

be presented Gold Key, Indiana, Jungle Jim, Lunar A cup- For China which was not in proportion to the and Government officials issuing to the Winning number of prisoners. It was a formidable statistics, but we have Ponies, Star, Majestic Hall, Mayflower, Meri-son and Dulilah"), (Saint-Saens) case of temporary transportation not yet the pleasure of coming Hongkong Jockey Club of this Senson dian Star, Mike, Navy Hall, Poker Band of H.M. Coldstream Guards. from the prison to the Sessions across anyone doing. any practical that have started and been unplaced. Similarly with the birds, it was work in lowering down the death transportation of temporary rate due to tuberculosis. character,

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We so often see Indian constables Mr. Strellett pointed out that the condition of the birds when so enthusiastically chasing poor and transported depended on the cir- aged hawkers whose only offence is that of attempting to earn a living. cumstances.

Why not direct their energy to more useful channels?

His Worship replied that he did not see that any circumstances satisfied that, adding:-"It is a matter of profit, and I think it is my duty to see that profit is not made out of cruelty."

Mr. Strellett submitted the S.P. C.A. should give some standard by which the defendants could be guided in their future action, in the transportation of birde.

CAN THEY CHIRP? His Worship remarked that Mr. Strellett's client seemed to take the view that it did not matter how many birds were packed into one cage "as long as they chirped it was all right.”

question

of be

Regarding the freight, his Worship said thought the cubic content space would be eut down and smaller space would be given the birds on board than on shore in the shops, Then it would definitely be cruel-

ty.

If power is entrusted to these Indian constables as well as other

Face, Pride of Tsingtao, Princess To be ridden by Jockeys who have not Hall, Racing Boy, Spey, The Godwit, wen ten races anywhere at any time. The Tiger, Tiana, Tillicum, Tom, No Whips or Spurs allowed. Entrance Valorous, Weybridge, White Jade

One Stag, Wisdom Stag.. 4.-The Shek- Handicap:

$50. Mile.Winner $100, Second Third $26. For China Ponies, Sub- scription Ponies of this Club of any Season. Entrance $5.

The Aberdeen Handicap (B Class) Once Round-Winner $100. Secord $50, Third $26, A Cup will be presented to the Winning Jockey For China Ponies, Subscription Ponies Government officials to impose of this Club of any Season. To be fine on any one caught in the act, ridden by Jockeys who have not wun the energy of our Guardians of the more than ten races anywhere at any Law would be spent in a better time: No Whips or Spurs allowed. cause, and the sanitary condition Entrance

Only one entry will be made of this Colony would be consider-

for the Aberdeen Handicap. En ably improved.Yours, etc.

tries will be divided into "A" &

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XELA.

FRAUD CHARGE

ANOTHER REMAND,

GRANTED

"E" Classes at the discretion of

the Handicapper.

9-9.30 p.m. From the Studio. Selections by The Music Makers. 9.30-9.40 p.m. Band Selections. Softly Awakes my Heart ("Sem- Marche aux Flambeaux (Meyer- beer)

Tannhauserarch (Wagner) Band of H.M. Coldstream Guards.

9.40-10.10 p.m. From the Stadio. A Concert of Gilbert and Sullivan. Music. The Artistes include:-

Mre, N. Mathieson, Mrs. Snowdon- Mr. Annies, Dr. Ride and Mr. Frederick Mason. Je,

10.10-10.28 p..

Nursery Suite (Elgar) Sir Edward Elgar conducting the London

10.28-p.. Rugby Press New Symphony Orch.

10.30 p.m. Close Down

All records in the above European from Programme

"C" Class-Adam, Aida, Ajax, Alaska, Alexandra Hall, Army Hall, Bistre, Bootle, California, Chiu Quan, Chivalrous, Christmas Frolic, Dec, Deveron, Double Face, Esk, Flying Tourist, Foolscap, Glen Shee, Gold Ring, Golly Eyes, Good is Good, Hazel Leaf, Helter Skelter, Jack Sharkey, King's Company, Magnolia, Maria Evening Marquis Hall. Melyahtoks, Petra, Mignonette, Mistletoe, Mon Talisman, Night Patrol, Nippy Philander poplar Bavis, Funch, Butter- Solar Star, Spotted Racalan,

Spotted Leaf, Stickypust, Stour-

are

HONG FOURSOMES.

bridge; Street Singer, Tenorio, The Draw for Sunday's Play at

Cavalier, The Lanfer, The Plover, The

Entries clase next Saturday at Roundhead, Tontine, Wayward Stag, 10 ..

CONSUL AT CANTON. MR. JAMIESON RELIEVES. MR. PHILLIPS

Widnes, Wigan, Wonderful Stag Workable Stag.

Kowloon Golf Club.

The following is the draw for the "D" Class: Amoy, Banjolina, Bay first round of the Hong Foursomes to of Calamity, Black Rock, Black Vel-bo. played on the Howloon Golf Club vet, Bluelove,

Britannic. Hall, course next Sunday: Buchanan, Burgemaster, Cebu,

Roser and Fremaux (R.F.A.). v. Charming Face, Cloudy Eve, Cy Canton, Mar. 7.

pros, Empress Hall, Restival. Eve, Braley and Sedden (Sanitary De- On a remind charge of alleged Mr. E. G. Jamieson, C. B. E. Flying Boy, Gallant Fox, Gold Bar, partment). fraudulent conversion of $190, a will be acting Consul General for Gold Box, Gold Mine, Golden Arrow, Golden Dragon, Golden Star, Herga, Chinese accountant, in the employ Great Britain in Canton from to-

O'Lantern, of Mr. Li Yau-taun, C.B.E.. the morrow. He relieves Mr. Herbert Hey Tar, Iron Grey, Jack

King well-known local merchant, was fur Phillips, C.B.E. who will leave for Jingle, Just Imagine, Kate,

King's Counsell, King's Klickitat, Malva, New King. ther remanded to Friday by Mr. England on leave, by the Corfu.. Court this morning.

Salmon,

Booker and Dorling (Police De-

and

Kerr Angus partment) .V. (Colonial Secretary's Office).

Hampton and McNider (Lane Craw-

Wynne-Jones in the Central Police Mr. Jamieson who arrived mer November 22nd, Orlando, Focahontas, ford) v. Harper and Jack (Wallace

Cave and Pooler (Mustard and Co.) v. Milne and Thomsen (Dairy Farm Co.).

After further argument, Inspec- tor O'Brien said the cost of accom.

cently from England, was former Powerful King, Pure Music, Royal Harper and Co.)." modation was £15 for cubic space,

Sub-Inspector Elston, for the acting British Consul-General at Flush, Snappy Eye, Stirling, Castle, The Gadwall, The He had made enquiries and had been told that there was no special prosecution, said they had not had Amoy. He will be in charge of the Swale, The Crook, accommodation for the birde enough time to go into the ease British Consulate General until Mr. Gont, The Rainstorm, Tommy Boy, aboard the ship. He had also properly. They had a lot of books Phillips return in October.-Cen- Toto, Valley Hall, Venturous, Wake- field, Warrington Wembly Stag White Butterfly. béen informed by Revenue Officer to go through.

"If he pleads not tral. Press. Ward that the birds are shipped in guilty, of course, there is no hurry,” the cagen they leave the shop in. be added.

The cases were adjourned to Monday.

STOCK EXCHANGE FEATURES

TRANS-ATLANTIC ISSUES FIRM

London, Mar. 7.

Apparently having collided

with

01

Canton, City or Cicero, Country

Stoker and Jonas (H. K. Electric Co.) (bye).

Fincher and Terrible (Gilman and (Union Co.) v. Remedios and, Jex Trading Co.).

"E" Class-African Eve, Aircraft, the wall whilst riding a push bicycle, Amos, Auction Bridge, Bay of Bel

Taylor and Angus (China Light lingham II, Blue Plane, Brown Willy, Replying to his Worship, Inspec- a young lad, Chung Ah-ching, Lar Elston said that by Friday the 244, Nathan Road, was found unco Cabinet Hall, Celerity, Choclow I, and Power), Henderson and McLag

scious in Canton Road, near Austin Christmas Belle,

City of Can

(E. K. and Whampoa Docks Co.). Eastman and Groves (Godown Co.) prosecution would know definitely Road yesterday. He was in a serious Cante as to the preferring of further condition and removed to the Kow- Cupid, Dan't Whiddon, Devon, v. Mundy and Edwards (Dodwell and charges against the defendant. loon Hospital for treatment.

Double Eagle, Echo, Fernlent, Fi-Fa, Co. Ltd.). Fighting Blond. Firefly Go

Gold Bridge. Good D Star, Heather DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

Invincible, Jimmy, Jingo, Juplier, King's Parade, Krata TRUTH WAS IN THE DAYS OF The 18th anniversary of St. Paul's Little Gem, Little

will celebrated in

Stag

MARCK DISCOVERED IT TO BE THE

Honolaiu Moon,

Lucky

REQUIRED IN CONTINENTAL STATES March 20 at 4:30 pm. Mrs. O. C. Much Ade, Myroside, Never Mind, Pallterer, MANSHIP—SO LITTLE, INDEED, THAT Borret, wife of the G.O.C., will distri-Oh Yeah, Partnership.

Poverty Day, Sanction, Shangha A feature at the close of the HALF A CENTURY AFTERWARDS BIB bute the certificates.

Sun- Beau, Spring Field, Sunbeau, Stock Exchange this evening was the firmness of trans-Atlantic

SUREST MEANS OF DECEPTION.-" A University, Union debate on the ning, Ta Feastie, The Leprechaun, buying. Rosebery. issues, on Montreal

subject "That in the opinion of the Tien Feng Shan, Tiptop, Toby, Until Nickels, United States Steel,

House, Woman's place is the Home" Then, Valets, Whitehall, Whoopee,

Wonderful Chivalry, Brazilian Tractions and Hydros all improved:

Kaffire closed at the best points of the day and in the street con- tinued to display a firm, tone. British founde improved in places with War Loan 32% at 99%.- British Wirelese.

"

The dance committee of H.M.S. will take pace to-morrow, March 9, Tamar will hold a dance in the Gar- nt 8.30 p.m. in the Union Assemblyl rison Lecture Hall on Saturday Room. All intercated are welcome. March 11, commencing at 8.30 p.m. Ten will be served after the debate. Evening dress is optional.

..

last night.

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Australian Ponies. "A" Class: Canny, Changto, Cigarette, City of Brisbane, Co With a view to giving the public sack's Choice, Dancing Jack, Friar Louisiana, Privates Stanley Victor Poole, better facilities, it is proposed to ex Tuck, Golden Dawn, aged 13, and Sidney Staines, aged lend the vehicular ferry service 20 Natuk, Night Star, Pharo, Polar 10, of the Lincolnshire Regiment, are that the last ferry will leave Kow. Star, Polly Flinders, Portia, Ration, reported to have escaped

from loon at 8 p.m. and at 7.30 p.m. from Rosy Morn, Sam, Sunlight Sunap military custody at Sun Wai Camp-Hongkong on Saturdays, Sundays The Giraffe, The Raincloud, What's

and Public Holidays during the ex. That, Woodland Stag, Wotin. Kwan Lak, 34. a car cleaner, em-

Class: Anniversary. Eve, perimental service. ".

Chief, Baba ployed by the Yellow Taxicab Com-

Aurora, Australian There was a large attendance at pany, was sentenced to one month's hard labour by Mr. Wynne-Jones in the Services Whist Drive held in the

A wedding of much local interest Bulbul, But After That, Choy Pak, the European

Encounter Bay; of Melbourne the Central Police Court this morn- West Lounge of

Glit ing, for the theft of a silver dollar Y.M.C.A. Kowloon, last night. Mra will shortly take place, the contracting City from the accountant of the Company. Baldwin presented the prizes, the parties being Misa Florence Ho Tung, Etzel, Evening Star, Fred, Gold

Mra.

of 254, the Peak, a daughter of Sir Digger. Joaquin, Kilren, Lucy Detective-Sub-Inspector Fender said winners. being Ladies.First, the defendant was in the habit of Burling: Second, Mrs, Moss: Booby. Robert Ho Tung, and Dr. Kok Cheang- Let's, Manna, Mermaid, Miss Jammy, McCall. Gentlemen: First yes, M.D. (B.K), D.T.M. and H. Northern Star, Pick-me-up, Rotha, sitting in the office, and the sccount

Wood; Second, Mr. Elliott: (London). D. P. I. (Carab.); Chinese Rosedrop; Stickyhenk, St Moritz, net had been missing money from Mr.

drop, Tin Tac, Wagga. loon Tong. his pockets. Yesterday a trap was booby, Mr. Stevana. Mr. Pelling, of Health Officer, of 17, Kent Road, Kow-Tecumseh, The Rainbow, The Rain-

the AF, acted as M.C. Jaid and the defendant was caught,

Mrs.

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