The first hearing of the case of 1 aes A. Glemby, on a charge of a ug his car in a reckless manner, preferred by the S.M.P., took place on Saturday morning, Mr. Lurton, U. Comimissioner for China, on the bench. Defendant was represented by Mr. F. J. Schuh] and Mr. L. G. Husar prosecuted for the Government, while Chief Inspecter Kinipple appeared for the Traffic Department and Mr. S. Moss for the complainant, who is_ stil in hospital. The accident, which forms the basis of the charge is alleged to have occurred on May 2, about 5 p.m., in Nanking Road, when defendant was driving from East to West.
Dr. Noel Davis of the Municipal Health Department, said that own car, while he and witness followed in witness's car.
Chang So-lin. one of the injured, next stepped into the box and said that he and his cousin were walking along on the north side of the road, and that he was slightly in advance of the injured man, and as the car bore down upon them he managed to evade it to some extent, and suffered less injuries as a result of quickness.
Dr. C. C. Hsu, in giving evidence, said that he thought that Chang Dah-kwei, the complainant, would be forced to remain in hospital for some time to come, as he was suffering from a broken tibia and femur as well other complications.
The case was adjourned until next Saturday morning.
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