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Defendant-I took it with the constable's -permission.
His Worship-Alves had already committed an offence; the rifle was in his possession at first, and you took it from him in order to shelter him.
Defendant-I did not want to shelter him.
His Worship-He had already committed;
the offence.
Defendant-Well, I am a Volunteer, and therefore I have full power to carry a rifle.
His Worship-Not under such circumstances; you had no right to carry a rifle in order to shelter him. You had no business to go up to the charge room like that and demand back the
rifle.
Defendant-I thought it was wrongly taken from me and I wanted somebody to be respon. sible for it.
His Worship-You should have sent an ap plication to the Captain Superintendent of Police. The rifle was in the possession of the police, and they are responsible for it. and you ought not to have gone and demanded it like you did.
Defendant-I did not demand it exactly. His Worship-Now if that rifle had been at Scotland Yard, London, would you have gone there? Of course you would not. You try to draw a distinction between the police in this colony and the police in London. You know you would not have done this if the rifle had "been in Scotland Yard. Simply because this is a Crown colony you think you have a perfect right to do these things. You will have to enter into your own recognizances in $30 and find two sureties of 815 each to be of good behaviour for six months. Please remem- ber in future that it is not your place to go into the charge room and demand things in that fashion. The rife was in charge of the police and you had no right to touch it at all; you, are only exposing yourself to ridicule by go- ing up to the station and doing things of this
sort.
FAREWELL GATHERING AT THE
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS" INSTITUTE.
An interesting gathering of members of the Royal Naval Christian Union and others took place at the Soldiers and Sailors' Institute on Thursday afternoon. On opening the pro- ceedings Mr. Robins (H.M.S. Victor Emanuel) said that it gave those who had worked to bring about the gathering great pleasure to see so many who had responded to the invita tions, and they took the opportunity of ex- pressing their thanks for the kind and untiring efforts that had been used to strengthen and cheer the members of the society and all those who were desirons of living à Christian life. Solos were then sung by Messrs. Rayner (Victor Emanuel), Way (Centurion), and Williams (Mercury), and short addresses delivered by Messrs. Boswell (Alacrity), Walke (Redpole and Vinton (Pigmy), each of the speakers expressing sincere thanks to the ladies and gentleman who had been so kind to them during their stay on the station; now they were saying good bye it was with hearts full of mingled joy and sorrow, joy at the thoughts of going home to see their friends and sorrow to leave those behin:l
The company then partook of tea and much pleasant chat ensued, all expressing their pleasure at such a gathering. The spread reflected great credit on the caterer (the manager of the institu- tion)
After tea the meeting was resumed, when the Rev. St. A. Baylee gave a short address, in which he expressed his pleasure as seeing so muy present who were banded together. He strongly urged those returning home to strive to influence for good those with whom they came in contact, and to endeavour to dis countenance the use of bad language where- ever they had an opportunity; more especially by their example on board their ships. The Rev. G. Williams (Union Church) followed; although suffering from the effects of a bad cold he was pleased to be present that after- noon; he felt sorry to part with so many bright smiling faces, but urged the seamen to combine and seek each other's good, assisting the
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weaker ones on board their ships; they should, he said, concentrate their efforts and by combina tion and concentration they would accomplish much good. Then followed Capt. Brown (Kow- loon), who said he felt highly honoured at being in such a gathering; he was always rejoiced to see so many smiling faces; in bidding them God speed and a pleasant voyage he felt that each had helped the other very much The singing of the hymn "Farewell faithful friends" and the benediction brought a very pleasant meeting to a close. Among the invited guests present were the Rev. St. A. Baylee (ictor Emanuel), Rev. G. Williams (Union Church), Mrs. Maitlow, Miss Johnson, Miss Eyre, Miss Baker, and Messrs. Tarn, Trew, Gibbs, Meirs, Row, and Captain Brown.
THE CITY HALL.
The annual meeting of the shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall was held in the Library of the Hall on the 31st Dec. Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving presided, and there were also present Messrs. H. L. Dennys (Secretary), N. A. Siebs, H. N. Mody, H. L. Dalrymple, and B. Layton.
Mr. DENNYS read the notice calling the meeting.
There were no questions and the CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the report and accounts.
Mr. DALRYMPLE seconded. Carried.
The CHAIRMAN-That concludes the busi- ness of the meeting. I am sorry so few of the | public have attended.
THE PUNJOM MINING CO., LIMITED
Limited, advises us that he has received the The Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co., following report from the Mining Manager on work done at Panjom during the month of November
August Shaft. 200ft. Level-This point has received our best attention and I am pleased to say the prospects continue encouraging." The east or hanging wall of the ore body we were piercing at date of my last report has been reached and drives have been started to go north and south on the course. So far, the ore is of low grade and I am now inclined to think that the best part of the chute of payable ore is still farther to the south. This will be proved in a few weeks. The north drive on the course of Gillies' reef has been resumed, and 14 feet driven, making its total length from the No. 2 crosscut 90 feet. The reef has become very much broken and is very poor. We shall run this drive up under the chutes of ore found in the Mill Gully Tunnel with all possible speed in hope of proving them at this depth and opening in that section of the mine. The new shaft has been connected, securely timbered, and a substantial chamber or plat made. The necessary rails, including points aud crossing, have been laid, and everything put in good working order, preparatory to putting a drive south under the western chate of pre now being worked at and above the Interme diate Level.
The CHAIRMAN said-Gentlemen, as the report and accounts have been printed and cirqulated I will ask you to take them as read. Two changes in the personnel of the Committee have taken place since the last annual meeting, the late Chairman (Mr. Keswick) having left the colony and Mr. Siebs having accepted the post upon the Committee rendered vacant by the regret able death of Mr. Hoppius. The report will I hope be considered satisfactory, as the balance at credit upon current account on the 30th June last was about 2640 in excess of the amount in the hands of the Hon. Treasurer upon Intermediate Level-This point continues to the 30th June, 1894. It must, however, be re-yield a large quantity of ore for the mill and membered that the expenses connected with the will do so for some time yet. The stopes are installation of the electric light in the ball rooms without change to notice. Of course you and unte--room have to be deducted from the ba- will see by an earlier part of this report lauce in hand on the 30th June, 1895, and that a that the new shaft has connected with the further sum will be required should it be decided 200ft. level. A drive has been begun off to extend the electric lighting to the theatre this shaft to connect with the west chute of pre when the local Electric Company is in posi we are working on the east and west reefs tion to supply the necessary power. With and has already been driven 17 feet. I need hot reference to the suggestion that the library in tell yon this drive will cross the course of this room should be ́amalgamated with the new Phillip's Leador" at a point about 30ft, to the public library. I may mention that the question west or where any payable ore had been found was fully considered at a special meeting of this ou it hitherto, and will be a further test for it. Committee, who represent approximately 80 I am hopeful that we shall find payable ground per cent. of the shareholders in the City Hall, ou it there. and although desirous of helping the scheme in every way the Committee felt that they were not in a position to undertake the maintenance of a circulating library, being without the neces. sary staff. and without the accommodation at their disposal to enable them to carry it on properly. It is also doubtful whether the Committee's
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position as trustees for the shareholders in the City Hall would justify them in accepting the duties that would be thrown upon them! primary object for which the City Hall was founded was to provide a building suitable for entertainments of all kinds, and although when first opened the building was considered some- what too large for the requirements of the colony, the increase in the foreign community that has since taken place now necessitates the use of the whole space at our disposal when there is any large popi lar gathering.
The fact that the Institution has succeeded in weathering the financial trouble that beset it during the early years of its existence is en- couraging, and I am glad to say that the City Hall may now be considered fairly self-support- ing and with the continued growth of Hong- kong there is reason to hope that both the preference and ordinary shareholders who subscribed $71.600 for the erection of this building as far back as 1869, may eventually receive annually some small return. Nothing specially worthy of further remark has occurred in connection with the Institution since the last annual meeting, but the Committee would be happy to accept and consider any suggestions any shareholder subscriber present may have to offer. Before moving the adoption of the report and accounts as presented I shall be pleased to answer any questions that might be put.
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110ft Level. We have not yet been able to resume work in the crosscnt to go out to the course of Gillies' reef at this level, owing to all the minors being fully employed elsewhere. We will attend to it as soon as possible, however.
New Leader.-There is no change to report here, the various stopes, etc., fully maintaining their output of ore for the mill. They will continue to do this for some months yet.
Drivage. The total drivage for the month 608ft. gin. Ore mined
1,004 tons
825 made up as follows:-August Shaft
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New Leader 179 Milling. This was carried on during 27 days, crushing 1,004 tons of ore for a yield of 500 ozs. 12 dwt. of smelted gold.
Gencral-The usual attention has been given to all work coming under this head. The whole of the concentrates and tailings have been fenced in so as to secure them in case of floods; new houses have been built for our Kling coolies, and a new tram-line laid down on strong trestle work to connect the new shaft with mill. A second European engineer for the mill has been engaged and will soon be here for duty. My letters will have told you he will be employed in superintending the milling at night and to assist Mr. Jolly generally.
Gold Stealing.-I regret to say the loss of; gold we suffer through the dishonesty of our Chinese and native workpeople has become, a serious matter and calls for immediate and determined action. Hence I am increasing our police force and engaging two Europeans as night watchmen. We are also putting a streng fence all round the principal workings with suitable gates for ingress and egress of the workpeople. I fear we shall always suffer more.
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