Frank Johnson appeared in answer to s summons charging him with having retailed liquor on his unlicensed premises, No. 131 Nanzing Road, on the evening of January 30, contrary to Manicipal By-law No. XXXIV.
Mr. C. @. Kirk appeared for the prosecution and Inspector Bourke represented the Municipal Police, Detective Rye gave evidence that he visited the defendant's premises, which were known as the United Club, at 8.30 p.m. on January 30. He saws number of sailors and civilians drinking there and paying money over the connter for their drinks. They were not members of the Clab. Witness shook dice for drinks with a German and Dane, and the drinks were paid for in cash, but not by witness, who did not lose the "shake." The money was taken by the bar-tender, and the defendant was present and saw what ocourred. When the German had it all the money he had with him, the defendant gave bim permission to sign chit.
In reply to His Honour, Johnson pleaded "not guilty" to the charge. He said that the German referred to by the previous witness entered the Clab with four German sailors and asked him (defendant) to give them " drink. The German borrowed $5 from dofendant and gave him a chit for that amount which he still bed in his possession, The German sailors were members of the Club, The German referred to by Detective Ryedid not pay for any drinks; be bad no money.
Detective Rye said that the man did have money, as everything had been arranged beforehand.
In reply to Mr. Kirk, defendant id that he kept s list of members of the Club, The was controlled by a committee, and new members were lected on being introduced by two old membere. Witness purchased the i-quars, but did not divide the profite with the Clab, owing to the Clab being la debt. When the Club was started.
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