Manawatu Fruiterers

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CHINESE FRUITERERS

(To ihe Editor.)

Sir, —We, tho undersigned Chinamen, thank your reporter for showing, through the columns of your paper, that we are at least some good to the growers of tho fruit which we sell, as the statement that 4s 6d per case has to bo paid for fruit, whereas without the competition in which we are engaged 2s 6d per case is what it would fetch, showing clcarly that someone benefits by the fact that we have to make a living, and we assert that your reporter has been misinformed as to our clubbing together to pay tho rent of our shops and in sleeping on shelves amongst the fruit. Cleanliness is as much a virtue amongst us as any other countrymen, and as yours arc accrcdited as champions of fair play, we ask you to name the Chinamen referred to in your paper for the benefit of tho public at, large. The health inspector would, no doubt, assist you if tho statements are founded on fact 3, and we ask you to publish this our denial of the unfair charges levelled against tho Chinese engaged in the fruit trade, and have no doubt your sense of justice will, enabio you to do so. Thanking you in anticipation for what we consider fair play, yours respectfully— Hum ICeo, G. Wah Kee, Joe Kwong Leo, Wong Hop, and W. Yan Foon. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8425, 26 October 1907, Page 6

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S.M. Court.

PALMEESTON—MOND AY

(Before Mr A. D. Thomson, S.M.)

WINDOW-BREAKING AND ASSAULT. Arthur Walsh was charged with having on Saturday morning last, (1) â– wilfully broken a pane of glass, valued at 7s Od the property of Wong Hop (2) assaulting Constable McDonald while in the execution of his duty and 13) having torn a pair of uniform trousers, doing damage to the extent o2 2Ss. He pleaded guilty on each charge. The Sergeant stated that the accused had gone into Wong Hop's shop on Saturday to purchase some fruit and other articles. He had, however, attempted to leave the shop without paying for his purchases. A dispute then arose between Wong Hop and the accused, in the course of which the latter took up a potato with the intention of throwing it at the Chinaman. It, however, missed him and Avent through the Avindow instead. A constable Avas called in to arrest the man, and in a bit of a scuffle was knocked down by him, receiA-ing several cuts about his knee.

On the first charge accused was convicted aud fined 40s, and was also ordered to pay 7s Gd damages. In default he was sentenced to one month's hard labor. For assaulting the constable he was sentenced to three months' hard labor, and for damaging his uniform he Avas fined 40s, and ordered to pay 28s to repair tbe damage done, in default one month's hard labor. /The sentences to be cumulative. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8163, 11 December 1905, Page 5

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Wong Guy and Co., fruiterers and confectioners, announce that they have removed to new premises next to A. Hopwood, the Square, where they are showing a fine new stock of fruit and goods for the Christmas eeason. Joe Kwong Lee, wholesale fruiterer and confectioner, next Collinson and Son, has on hand a large stock of goods suitable for the Christmas jseason. All goods are delivered to any part of the town free of charge. Orders by telephone No. 423 will be promptly attended t0... Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9394, 16 December 1910, Page 5

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ILLEGALLY ON PREMISES. A Chinaman was charged with being illegally on itho premises of another celestial, Wong Wai. By tho aid of an interpreter the accused was cross-examined by the Court, and denied having committed the offence. Tho prosecution alleged that accused was found in complainant's bed and refused to shift till the police were called in. Accused was sentenced to seven days hard labour, and left the Court protesting volubly. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8572, 4 May 1908, Page 5

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. BEE ACHES OF SHOP AND SHOP ASSISTANTS ACT. Hum Kee was charged that on February 24th, at Palmerston Nortli, he employed a shop assistant after the hour of 9.30 contrary to the provisions of the Shop and Shop Assistants Act, 1906." He pleaded not guilty. Instructed by Mr Fitzherberfc, Mr Harden appeared for H. H.,Knowles, the Inspector. The latter deposed that on the date in question he found that accused was keeping an assistant employed after 9.30 p.ni; Having cautioned him several times previously he did not go into the shop to say anything about the occurrence then. The accused and his man were both employed serving behind the counter. The only name on the shop front was that of Hum Kee, the accused. Giving evidence on his own behalf accused said he was the keeper of a fruit shop in Main-street near the railway station On the night in/juestion he and one customer, a countryman named Loo Sam, were in the shop after 10 o'clock. The latter often went' to see him but did not work there, being employed as a cook at the Cafe. Soon after 10 his friend went away home. Cross-examined: He had nobody helping him in the shop, but sometimes a friend came along for a little time. Loo Sam deposed that now and again he used to gu and assist the previous witness when he was very busy. He was not paid for it nor did he get' any presents. The S.M. said that accused- could, not get help from Loo Sam in that way. The latter would have to be treated as an assistant and accused would be tinrd 20s, with costs 7s and solicitors' fee £'1 Is. A similar charge was brought against Wong Hop who pleaded guilty. The same fine was imposed as in the previous case. There was another charge of the same nature against Joe Kwong Lee (Mr Innes). It was explained that there was no such person as Joe Kwong Lee-, as it was tl e name of a syndicat- 1 Owing to the absence of a material witness the case was aaiourned until Friday morning.Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8148, 26 March 1906, Page 5

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POLICE COURT.

(Before Mr A. D. Thomson, S.M.) THE DREAMY WEED.

Wah Chong, a Main Street fruiterer and grocer, who hails from the land of Confucious, had an expensive smoke the other day. Detective Quirke and Constable King called on Chong last Tuesday and found that he was just enjoying the dreamy fumes and puffing the grey-blue smoke-rings. He had a bowl _and all the other requisites for pursuing the habit. Chong is youngish and slim, and he looked "nervy" and shattered when he shambled up the Court this morning "Can he speak and understand English?" asked his Worship. "Yes, a leettle, sir," said the delinquent. His Worship: 'The police say that on Tuesday last you were smoking opium. Is'that right or not right?' Wah Chong, smiling and demure: "Yes, sir." The smoker was fined 20s and costs 7s. He produced the total, and blundered out still smiling. Manawatu Standard, Volume 9209, Issue XLI, 9 May 1910, Page 8