A Celebration in Broadway Lawrenson, a seaman, appeared at H. M. Police Court on Monday before Mr. G. W. King charged with being drunk and disorderly in the Broadway at 5.45 on Saturday afternoon.
Chief Inspector Burke appeared on behalf of the Police.
Two Chinese Police Constables gave evidence that defendant was drunk and interfered with ricshas and passers by. He was taken into the Hanbury Institute by some of his mates, but-came out again and, after chasing a Chinese, tried to stop a motor car.
Defendant admitted that he was "hopelessly drunk." He had received news that morning that he was to sail for Home to-day.
His Worship—You were celebrating the event?
Defendant—Yes sir.
His Worship reminded defendant that he appeared in Court only fortnight ago, but said it would be foolish to prevent his getting away on his ship now. Others who might be inclined to behave as defendant had <done should be warned that; they would not meet with such leniency. Westerners had a pre-stage to keep up, and this was not to be done by having themselves taken to the police station by' Chinese constables.
Defendant was fined $5 or seven days imprisonment.
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