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NOTICE.
BIS "IS TO ADVISE That MR. BONGKUNG, WEDNESDAY, Jaig 3., 1918.
H. E. PRICE, late of one Canton
ice, is no longer in the employ of
this 'ompany's,
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**CO. LTD.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
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188 Undersigned have received insure zone to sell by Public Auction,
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED
On
SATURDAY,
The 3rd August, 1918, at 10.30 am....
at their Sales. Rooms, No. 8t it
De Voeur Rond, Corner of
Ice House Street. Three well-marked FOX TERRIER.
PUPS (31 Ces), 2 months old. TesCash..
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, July 31, 1918,
PUBLIO AUCTION.
€34
Tous to sell by Public Auction,
EUX Gudersigned have received instruc
* ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),
·OD
WEDNESDAY,
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THE ENEMY'S DEFEAT.
The ingenuity of the German mind will be severely taxed in trying to represent to the German people that
THE CHINA MAIL.
TEE TAI O TRAGEDY.
with the utmost energy on both sides) to force decision, and by the end of October at any mata we TO-DAY'S INTERESTING EVIDENCE. anticipate that General Focn will
The Indian Sergeant. B.152 wAL SXE- have made it quite plain and clear mined at longth by Mr. King, A.S.P.,yo
Marshall von Bisnesterday. In reply to a question as to why General von LunesDORSE what the there was an iron feres with two locked final reault most inevitably be. How gates round the station, and why there long the Germau peuple will be was an armed guard, witness mid it was content to continue the sacrifice offer the safety of the station from life and treasure when once all bope robbers. of vistory is abandoned, cannot be estimated with accuracy, but we doubt if the period would long.
NEWS OF THE DAY,
LOCAL. AND GENERAL.
be
The China Mail Co.'s a shina left San Francisco on Saturday, July 27th.
Messrs. Wing On & Co, universal) providers, Des Voeux Road, and Messrs Yee Sang Fat Co, 34, Queen's Road amonnee" "Sales" at reduce:l priecs.
It will doubtless interest many friends in the Colony of the Rev. and Mrs, Cooper Hant to know that a cable sent off from konderron the morning of the 3rd hy was received last night announcing their safe arrival in England.
the blow they have suffered in theIn announcing that Mr. T. W Rheims-Boissons mentor of the battle-Searborough of Kobe Has volunteered front anything other than a very for service with the Forres, and expects. bid and a very significant deleat, to leave for Home early in September,
Then you know that Tai O Station had a possibility of being attacked
Yes.
So you know you had to be always ready to rush to your arms Yes: It Tests on the man who is on guard. When be gives the warning we must- arm ourselves.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 31. 1918.
How do you know everybody fan tell us that you did not ask for the out of the station --Yes,everybody run. Sergeant. Did they tell van that the out of the atation without their shoes. Sergeant was murdered-No.
When you heard the shots what did When did you first become aware you do tollowed them.
that the Sergeant was dead -When 1 How many shots did you hear I heard one.
only heard one befors" you rant your to the west towards the gate on the west side. I went through he gate, which leads to the pier where Police launches come. I ran up to the bil
Did you take your rife with you and your ammunition --Yes.
When you heard the first shet did you look rond to see what the noise was-1 did look back at the station
when the first shot was fired. · ·
From where did the sound of the shot come I could not ascertain.
Was the sound far away or close I did not know. I only heard the noise.
The Coroner Just think again. It Did you know or suspect that Biswas scapiconsly close to cause a jerk- would do anything to the Sergeant?Yes I got a jerk.
Mr. King-You were awake at the I did not.
Why did you rush out! Why did time I was awake. I was standing. You saw the Sergeant at 10 o'clock. you not go to the charge room? You When you heard the sound why did werd one of the senior sergeants you not run to the charge room?--I I saw there, why did you hot nak what was could not think at the time. the matter? Because I could not think every lody running and 1 rau.
By running like you did, you may of anything si I had just woke up from bare run against a pirate; you may sleep.
have been killed. How do you explain that When I reached the hill I knew that the shot was fired in the station.
You mean to tell me you did not know what to do! You'ware exteen years in the Police and the senior sergeant 7-1 did not think of anything
Did you, or did you not, know that the sergeant had been shot when you woke up ?—No.
Did you not hear anyone calling out that the Sergeant had been killed--No- Yet you did not go into the charge. room to see what had happened I did not think of it at the monient. If I had, I would have gone in.
How far up the hill did you go rac about 50 yards from the gate along the sea front and then 50 yards up
Outside.
Mr. Looker argued that it was essential to the interests of the Colony that the business should not be closed dosp.
Major Morgan asked why the in- got into the station with the Sergeant threats of the fan could not be of No. 3. launch.
When you went on duty from the carried on by other firms: Mr. big room who were there? They (the locker li daw up an agreement thas would snieguard the intereste Indians) were all sleeping.
of Musas. Pafübeek, Macgregor & Co
Do you know how many, then word in the small room -1 did not know.
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Did B18 hava his meal with you. that morning? Did he look all right - We sat together but cannot say wha that he had his fall meal.
When you went out at 10 o'clock. every one was sleeping on eich bod -
The enquiry is proceeding.
Yea.
THE
MILITARY SERVICE
TRIBUNAL
TO-DAY'S CASES..
MESSES. LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS.
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Mr. Tonker said he cookt, me doubt, draw up an agreement of any sert. but it was a question as to whether "such an agreement would be acceptable to the firm. He did not so why such an amalguumation should apply to Mesars. Caldbeck, Macgregor only. There was no prie- bicul pessibility of the firm being curried on by any other firm.
Exemption until October 12 va granted.
OTHER CASES
Exemption was granted in the ense of Mr. F. F. Aucott, of. Mostru
Jardine, Metlsson & Co.
Exemption was also granted in the (case of Mr. D. G. Nisll, of the Mr. A.. E. Schulz nel passed as Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Ch
The Tribunal adjourned until nex£' medically As
week.
Mr. A. R. Lowe represented the
* Company.
The Chairman said that the tirar put it to the Tribunal that the firm's business consisted largely of audio- ing wecounts of Hongkong business
CORRESPONDENCE.
WANTED. AFOULTRY FARM.
When you were in the tillside were
in bankruptcy and other work. The you outside.or inside the hill, fences, Jaklations "and regelverships.
firm started in Hongkong in to the Editor of the “Cuina MAIL"] before which time there were no St.-The jocular remark uplifed accountants practicing in made by the Puisne Judge with re- Hongkong, The fina has branches gard to the Government starting in Sangini which is the head Poultry farm, which was reported in in recent issue of 'your paper, might office also in Singapore and in "well be ensidered by members of Lanion. The Ar put it to the the Legislative Council.
Inno art of the world probably Tribunal that the firm's work, hus
are Bore fowl kept, and certainly
time.
..
Mz. King explained that the hill runs up very steeply.
When you got to the hillside did any one join your there -Yes. B.202, 36 and 361. They ran about the same Did they run by the same path or a different path-They ran on the same path but not up to the hill. They were running in front of me. They came from come past the flagstaf
When the Germans commenced their a Kobe paper remarks that Mr. Scar. that you knew something was going to the back of the station. They did not become essential to the carrying is no part of the world is the avenge
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which he lost by his defeats before Verdun.
borough's previous experience as member of the Hongkong Volunteer Forces should stand him in good stand after he joins up
* THE MAGISTRACY,
The Coroner:-The fact that you did not go into the charge-roora suggests happen Otherwise you would have goue-Witness: It did not cross my mind. Such a thing had never happened before when Indian policemen were locked up.
Did it not occur to you to collect the constables and save the Sergeant's wife and the station; to get rifles to do so as the interpreter did-cellect Winchester rifles from the boatmen -Well, we could not get a boat, how could we get
Who is the senior sergeant1—B.124.
Indian constable 159 was examined this alternoon again by Mr. King: lad there been any trouble except the larceny of the match between the European Sergeanta and the ludian constable-B had been searched by a Chinese Sergeant on or about June
Before you man did you see any one on of the track of the Colony and is foul and breakfast egg of such a low- by the flagstaf or id the charge room therefore essential within the men standard. The keeping of high class.
1 did not go there, and I did not see
the Ouliner. it of
Absolute poultry undoubtedly received a fillip from the Poultry Show, since when all one.
When yea got to the hillside what exemption asked - Bir Mr: ||
many pens of birds, have been in-
I sat down there for 2 hours.
Did you bear any more ahots-The De you bear any more shots. The did not know who was firing.
WIN
Again, however, it is not. every one who can afford to pay from $10 to $20 for a sitting of eggs. Thonbi less the proprietors are compelled to charge a high figure to reimbur theriselves what must have been a eorüferible outlay.
did you do I sat down there and I Schultz. The firm's pre-war staff, ported. This, however, can only be heard many shots fired, but I could not think as to who was firing the shots. Hongkong was six, Europeans done by people of means.
which included two chartered ac- The Experimental Poultry Farsa, countante, and two incorporated also has crubled many to acquire accountants and three general clerks, eg, which in the ordinary cousa will result in many possessing Did you hear the Sargeant's wife six Portuguese and Chest thoroughbred fowls. scrzam 1-Xo.
assistants including one incorporated Did you know that she was in the accountant und five gonésil clerks station?-I knew she was in the station. The European staff today is seven
Did you know where Sergeant Glen- danning was at the moment you ran misting of two chartered account way from the station-No. I did notants and one incorporated net mutant and four general clerks Foltuguese Did you try to find out where the
In a Colony such as thus, - where of necessity European ladies have so Sergeant was-No. Did not try to and Chinese, had begh' increased to find out.
six general clerks.
Little to neungy them, the opportu- Why not-Because my mind was
Mr. Towę corrected the Clair-nity of taking op a useful lobby upset.
Wher you were on the hillside dit man's statement that none had left would be eagerly welcomed. you make any enquiry about the Ser-Hongkong for military service, by many other Colonies their Govern
now in at the Front." entries mad no enquiries. What pointing out that Mr. Clapinan was nents maintain extensive arms, enquiries could make t
Major Morgan claimed non-exenup ticin.
offensive in this" rector in May it was remarked that the Crown Prince's been mentioned army had officially for more than a year, and that this offensive was intended to be an opportunity for him to recover that prestige and popularity among the soldiers and civilians INTERESTING OPIUM CHARGE. A young married Chinese woman was The German High Com-charged, on remand, before Mr. J. Rries, mynd war, na usual, confident of Wood "this morning with being in suceces. The iurana on this sector alapful possession of 18 taels of opium, it is calculated ontnumbered the valued at about $200, Freach by six to one, with the inevitable result that the French ...
had to yield ground under the pressure. But the strength of the French and the other Allied armies co-operating with them was not Mr. W. B. Hind, who appeared for Seulopal Pillow Cases Sheets and destroyed, nor was their spirit broken the defendant, said the opium belonged to Pal Quilts, Single and Double Plain and Ils ne pasermal pas! the glorious defendant's husband and she was totally
stitched Sheets, Pillow Cases, White Satin Quilts, Table Cloths, Pure Linen ry of the French army at Verdúp, ignorant that the opium was concealed Sergeant, who said B36 had stolen did you enquire? No. Damask Serviettes, Bath Sheets, Bath remains the inspiration of their in the house. Mr. Hind argued on two Towels, Tarkish Towels, Glass Cloths. courage wherever they face the foe pointe, liether the defendant was We were witnessing the opening tally possession of the cpium and whether she was acting under the com: stage of a great battle which the pulsion of her husband, who was not in Germans and indeed the Allies the house when it was raided. themselves-hope will be decisive.
Mr. 3. R. Wood said that he
the 7th August, 1918, commencing st
pt their Sales Focins. No Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street.
HOUSEHOLD LINENS, &c, Comprising 4-
‚Â×À×90, 7MENT OF
2. &C..
(Fall Particulars from Catalogna). Terms: Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGE,
Auctioneers. Hourloug, July 31, 1918
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Some weeks ago Sergeant Wills raided a house in Lyndhurst Terrace and discovered pot containing the opinar underneath defendant's bed. She was arrested for being in possession of the opium.
26th.
Was Sergeant Glendennin presect then No. He was in Hongkong.
Why did the Chinese Sergeant search his pockets-B36 weat of duty at 8 P. and I was in the kitchen preparing food when I was called by the Chinese money from the charge room, the money consisting of 10 cent pieces. It was at 4 p.m. when his uniform was removed. I was present when the box of B16 was searched..
Were there any troubles between Sergeant Glendenning ap the Indian contables --No.
The Coroner:-Do you know that 635 On this battlefield there were no decided to fine defendant as it seemed Bis left a letter! He wrote to say trenches, no wire defences, no fired to him that she was the only person that the Sergeant was a bad man, used positions er þing-outs, It
having the custody of the opium, as her to take bribes and trouble the Indians. husband, was absent at the time, and I do not know why he said that.
The Coroner: You do not know why
Ttructier to sell by Public Auction
Wak
kow,
When the other men came to you
Did you ask them anything!--Nothing Did they tell you anything-Nothing What did you do for 24 hour on the billside! I did nothing.
Did you see the Chinese sergeant- interpreter come up on the hillside No.
All the shots you heard came from the station Yes.
How long did the other three men remain on the hillside? We all went at the same time. They went afar from me on the billside. I sat on tho
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notably Australia, Canada and South African, and have by the fact that they can run-without consider. Temporary exemption was granteding profits, brought good stock within until October 12
the reach of everyone, and the re sults have been wonderful.
A
THE ROBINSON PIANO CO.
Mr. P. H, Weston had passed merlicully fit.
Mr. W. B. Hind appeared on half of the Company.
Private enterprise doubtless com de, and, is doing much, bit, us I have pointed out, only a limited few as benefit. To start things on a seule to be of real benefit, to the com- be-munity at largë, would require cóm-, paratively little money and in a very Short time the concern would be self-
upporting.
Mrs. Pearson, the wife of Mr.
•
BE Undersigned have received in described as warfare with the oppos had been absent for several hours." She B18 made such allegations agánst the hillside alone. We separated at the Pearson. Manager of the Compony trust that having through your
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCINIU),
09
WEDNESDAY,
the 7th August, 1918, commencing at 12.30 pm, at their Baies Rooms, No. 8 Les Yeux Road, Corner of ICE HOUSE STREET,
ing armies mangavring in the open could not claim that she was unaware of Sergeant 1-1 do not know.. and we were warhed by the experts the presence of the opium. His Worship that in such open warfare the advance fined her 2500.
of an army of the capture of a town may mean nothing. The problem was whether or not battie, should Fur reasons known to them alone, General
TEAK WOOD AND BLACKWOOD he delivered by the Allies. FURNITURE, BRASS MOUNTED AND TEAKWOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS,
-CURTAINS, CARPETS, &c., &c. AND AN ASSORTMENT OF
USEFUL HOUSEHOLD GOODS,
As follows:-
Double
Bedsteads made to follow up "his" auccesser. and Single Teak Twin Bdsteads, Sideboarda, Dinger Waganos, Extension Dining But when the enemy had reached
Tables and Chains, Tea and Occasioun the Marne, General Focn decided Tables, ac, Dinner Services, Crockery,
*baking
Glass Ware,
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BOY'S GREAT RUNNING FEAT,
sea front before going up the bill. appeared her husband's absences kindness endeavoured to bring the Where did you go Then I went The Chairman said that the Cou-matter to their notice that some Indiax constable 145 Bishan Singh, down the slope on the eastern side to pany imports und sells pinnes and member of the Council will give it examined, sail on the day of the murder Sheik taipo. It was at about 1.30 p.m.
he was at Tai O, where he had been I saw the interpreter in the village and musical instruments, and it was put serious consideration. I am convinced stationed eight months. He had been all the other Indians.
to the Tribunal that the Company that if the suggestion were placed considers it of essential importance before the Council there would be a imperially and for the Colony that large majority in its favour. the importation of pines froin Eng. land should continue.
Sheik-taipo...
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It is airprising that the production of ao important à part of our diet should have been so neglected.
Yours faithfully,
DORKING.
(To the Editor of the "CHINA-MAIL")
SIR-Once again I at parmission
in the Police nine years. There was Were all the Indians together in the always one man on duty during the day village when you got there A few THE APPEAL TRIBUNAL
and two at night. Each man when on
Was the Sergeant 144 thera-Yo duty was armed with rifle and twenty From the time I ran away I did not see His Excellency the Governor-in rounds of ammunition. Each mi, when
Sergeant 144
The Chairman isked whether the
I must thank you for baring allowed FOCH and his Staff did not choose after Council will sit at 130 4.10. on off duty, had his rifle and 20 rounds of Did you see the station burning I inportation of plugos was continued me to occupy so much of your space, the offensive of Murch 21 to deliver Tharshay, the 8th Attpust, to hear cartridges in the barrack roon. The say it burning at 1.30 when I got to now...
but if by so doing I have inducral ammunition was placed in a pouch and
Mr. Hind: Yes, but I cannot give someone in a position to de so to take battle on the Somme or in Flanders, the following appeals fra decisions hung on a peg. His bed wie in the
Where were you when you arst saw figures.
this matter up and push it, both you of the General Military Service big room and in that room the arms They contented themselves with stop-Tribunal:
the station on fire When I saw the rank was near the Teradab by station burning I came down on the Hind
The Chairman: We can, Mand I will have earned the gratitude of
the Colony. Chesterfield Sofas and Armchairs ping the enemy, and they stopped (new), Card Tablas, Upholstered Suites, him, despite the desperate efforts lie
(1)-Adjourned appen by the the two windows. Withen went slope towards Sheiktaipo. I saw the Mr. Hind: The business is still
Mercantile Bunk against ei-on station guard duty at fire coming from the Chinese quarters being carried on: Bedroom Furniture, comprising
relieving Acbar Singh 152. As usual rolment of Mr. R. Kennedy he had the rifle and ammunition. your rifle with you-Yes I tried to ge When you first saw the fire had you
The Chairman said perhaps Mr. (2.)Appeal by the Asiatic Petro- Mr King: Did you report 'th the
letin Co. against enrolment charge room before you went a duty the launch came.
to the station to put it out. By ther Hind did not know that only five
pianos altogether had been imported RELIEF OF PRISONERS OF WAR. of Mr. M. M. Maue
at 10 o'clock i—No It was not the
When you first saw the fire before from England during 1918 and that -Appeal by the Proper Mill custom. We change by turns. ergeant you went to Sheiktaipe did you try to none hail gone to the Robinson Piano Stoves, Cutlery, accept battle, as he accepted the Toilet Bets, &c. Bath Room Utensils, battle of the Marne nearly i mr years
tary Authority against the Clendenning was in the charm put it out-When I began to come Company, Bandry Electro-fisted Ware.
exemption of Mr. G. G.sented. I did not ses say one sise.
Mis. Pearson said she would have Electric Reading Lamps, Backwood go-and the result of that decision
Wood.
When you went on station gurl did down the hill the launch had come.
When you got to Sheiktaipo did No. to cok up the figures with regatil and Teakwood Serens, Blackwoodadde lastre to his brilliant military
you walk round or remain at or post? 2 Police launch pome-Yes, I did not to that statement.
to address, through your courtrey, an Furniture including farze Blackwood
I took one post. It was ader see the launch. When I began to use Sercen, Side Tables, airs, Cinetarenius. The plans of HispENBURG
tree near the western corner of the down the bill I heard the whistle of the presence is essential to the contima Union Church is to next Sunday's Mr. Hiud said that Mr. Weston's appeal to the Congregation and friends Kinkonan En, kngravings, Pictures,
station.
launch, and Brass Vases, &c, o, Tenis Fuler and LUDENDORE have been defin-
That is a trea you pointed but to and Set. Several Carpets new and itely defeated, and their great, armies
It was the whistle of the launch that ticu of the business. me on the night of the 17th-Yo second-hard.
A notable running performance wax
made you start it was one or two after suffering very heavy losses
The Coroner: Izit opposite thecharge minutes efter I started that I heard the
tion. accomplished by a 16-year-old boy rinned docr facing the west 3-It is slightly to whistle. Two PIANOS, by Robinson Piano Co. have been compelled to retreat Arden, of Watford, in a mile race the right or left. As you look out
from the salient. We cannot but Stamford Bridge recently. He was given from the charge room the tree is on before you came down?-20 or 28 How long was the station burning think that this great episode is the 230 yards start, and wou with the utmost the right side locking from the widow, mint,
Mr King Standing under the tree war must have a very depressing effect on the public mind of Germany. It is a proof of General Focu's superior strategy and generalship,
The Chairman suid the Company and with the gathering strength
the station.
business consists of a wine mee. at his command from over the
You ast watching the station burning chat's business. It was one of the HEN you fail to provide your
for 20 to 25 minutes without doing aldent established firms in the WE Amoto and from Britain's great family with a bottle of Chamber
Mr. King: That can be undertood, anything-When I ratisfied myself Colony. Its hand office was in lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrho resources it makes the outlook for Remedy at this season of the year. you your Worship, as the station is bilt 3 that the station was on fire then I London and it had several branches and PAPER, Germany darker than it can live are neglecting them, as bowel complaint fest above where he stood
started in Chirs. The firm put it that the in euro to be provalent, and it is too Continuing, witness said whe bes When you saw the station on fire tid business is of essential interest to DEVELOPING & PRINTING | appeared to the German people dangerous à malady to be trified with took his post, under the tree stood you try to find Sergeant Glendening the Colony. The firm a pluff at the
UNDERTAKEN.fire. The great battle which has
beginning of the war wast two Euro- said poetry was the perfected children in the family. A dose or two ben began
cannot now stop. of this remedy will place the trouble
peats. The ata was now reduced of all Ane thaudhts A A. TACK & CO.,
During the next few months the within control and perbeps savo a life For at least a doctor but for este by 26, Des Tong fo Central war will be prosecuted no doubt al Chemists and Storekeepers
Also
*METAL BATHS, & fe
(Fall Particulars from Catalogue).
BUGAKS & EGUGH,
Auctioneer
Hongkong, July 31, 1918.
KODAKS
and FILMS,
PLATES
636
ease in the remarkable time of 4mi 14 1.0sec.
DON'T NEGLECT YOUR FAMILY.
Major Morgan urged non-exempcollections. The day will be the fourth anniversary of the British No exemption was granted.
Declaration of War, and the offeringe will go to the Prisoners of War Relief MESSRS. CALDBECK,
Fand, MACGREGOR & CO..
Mr. F. W S. Evans ba
We are ured that the neod was
where is the flagstaff On the goʻto the station or attempt to put the medically fit passed neser mora, Bryunt, and I am confidant
is about 7 or 8 peces. ★
As you stand under the tree can you see into the charge room-Apron sitting in the charge room could to be soco, but if he is standing he do be seen only when he comes non the window of the charge room
During the 20 or 25 minuter did you
fire out I tried to come down, ha
Mr. H. W. Looker appeared on The Coroner Did you go into the behalf of the Company. station, or not.--Yes; I came down to go towards the gate. Idid not go into
hit in, especially to the fine toward the sea. He heard on 3 st odes thought of him. When
similar to a shot being fired. Frey body ran out of the station RT
Mr King: How long after 10 glock s that I think it was 1301
got to the bottom of the bill Lis not nek. From there I would have ked
At Shaik taipo you saw the Chinens, Interpreter sad other Indians, and you
that, AJ on former occasions, a generous response will be made.
Donations may be sent to the Tressures of the Church, Mr. §. §. V. Consland, c/o Meaars A. Ross & Cu.
Hongk
Yours, ste,
JE. MACONACHIE
Angustist, 1918
Bir Ronald Bars, speaking in Londo
to one Mr. Evane who was before of poetry is the Tribunal.
words for tag order iz leist
Tapging