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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1920.
SPECIAL CABLE.
AERONAUTIOS.
[China Mail SPECIAL
SINGAPORE, April, 20. Maslefo, flying to Tokyo, left Ubon for Hanoi on Saturday. Ferrarin has left Bangkok for Ubon
LOCAL AVIATION.
SUGAR FLUTTER.
It is reported that local sugar people not our usual victim this. time, not the firm you are thinking of-have purchased for America eight lakhs worth of sugar.
There is quite a Butter in the sugar
market.
SUPREME COURT.
THE CHINA MAIL.
IMPORTANT PROBATE CASE.
TOO MANY WOMEN?
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO LET.
WANTED.
It is a somewhat chastening thought that in the event of the Lab- our Party securing its way concern- In the Supreme Court this morning ing the age of women voters the TO LET-Furnished Rooms, in
To an important probate action was gentler will become also the ruling Kowloon, Apply to P.O. Box. 321. commenced before the Acting Chief sex in the United Kingdom. En- Justice, Mr. Justice Gompertz.
quiries suggest that "the female pre- Mr. Eldon Potter, with Mr. F. C. Ponderance has caused the best wa men, both intellectually and physical Jenkin, instructed by Mr. M. W. Loly, to enter commercial life." "In
OTENOGRAPHER WANTED, must appeared for the plaintiff, and the ancient Egypt, it is declared, "wo thoroughly trained and ethoient. man was the supreme creature.
England."
The Globe quotes the following, table to show the increase of the population of England and Wales for sixty years, up to the last
market report from Sourabaya, where Hon. Mr. E. H.. Sharp, K.G, with MrMaybe, it will be the same in future Apply after 5 g.m. NORTHWEST TRADING
Because we cannot find out any more than that, and because we want to make it look like a real news story, we append the latest
sugar millionaires are made every other day.
SOURABAYA, April 8. The meeting called by the Cham
Since our last report of the 31st ber of Commerce to inaugurate March, the market has continually Aviation Club in Hongkong was not advanced in spite of the intervening exactly an enthusiastic affair. The Easter holidays, owing chiefly to the attendance was small and the meet-rapid rise in Cubans and the con- ing really resolved itself into listening tinued strong demand from America to a short speech by the Hon. Mr. and Europe. The new estimate for P. H. Holyoak and the putting 1919-1920 Cuban crop is reported to forward of a few names to act as be only 4,000,000 tons instead of the a committee to do the practical
previous estimate of 4,300,000 tons. work of forging the Club. In
Considerable quantities were pur, spite
of the fact that much.
chased during the past week by the is looked for in the commercial European exporters both for Europe world from aviation, the Chamber is not to father the scheme; but has and America, the Japanese being the promised to give any assistance it can. No hint was given as to the direction in which the new Club will put forth its energies. The most practical thing to do from a layman's point of view would be to get busy on the matter of landing grounds for land machines and to choose some sheltered bay for harbouring the seaplanes. We can not yet expect to have a flight of acroplanes here to escort ad venturers on their way, as, it is reported, was done in Siam, but the Club could do useful work in getting matters so far advanced that all would be ready and convenient for any
aviators who happened.
to land here. The Club should endeavour to make itself felt as the organisation to which aviators would turn:
information for about supplies of gasoline, weather conditions and means of repair work. With regard to a service of com- mercial aeroplanes in this part of the world, we must not be too optimistic, although the China Mall would be as glad to see such a service inaugurated as anyone else. When 'Sir Arthur Brown was here, this paper secured
was
i
chief sellers.
The demand continues still and the market closes with an upward tendency.
Quotations are as follows:-
Whites Browns. June 1.42.50 1.39.--- July Aug. 40:25 38.- buyers with no sellers.
CROP 1919.. Small parcels changed hands at There a:c now f.44-per picul. buyers-at-1.45.-per-picul April with no sellers.
CRIMINAL SESSIONS,
C. G. Alabaster, instructed by Messra. Wilkinson and Grist, appeared for the defendant.
IN
census
for "1871 1881
1891
Males 8.781.275
9.776.259
M
11,058.934
Females.
9,146,394 .10,289,965 11,663,932
12,639,902
13,334,537
14,060,401
14,942,124
15,728,613
16,799,230)
17,445,608 18,624,884
the plaintiff, Ho Cheng Shi, said that Mr. Potter, in opening the case for
the claim was made by the plaintiff 1851 as administrrtrix of the estate of 1861 yo
deceased, Wo Lam, an account of the testator's share in the Wha Kee, a firm in
1901 Hongkong. Counsel then read the 1911 statement of claim, filed on Decem Since 1851 the proportion of ber 13 1913, in which it was stated women to men has increased from 1,042 women to every thousand men, that plaintiff was the widow and to 1,068 per thousand at the last administratrix of the estate of Ho Wo Lam, alias Ho Wan Ping, who died in Victoria in 1897. Plaintiff resided at No. 15 Queen Vic tcria Street, and defendant at No. 2 A. Park Road, Victoria. Defendant carried on a theatrical business in Victoria. In the year 1879 Ho Wah Sang, alias Ho Tsun Lam, started a theatrical business in Hongkong. under the name of Wah. Kee and in Canton under the
Ho name of Po. Cheong. Wo Sam and the defendant were subsequently admitted as partners T
in the business. Since the death of Ho Wo Sam, who managed the Wah
cereus..
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
"BEN LINE OF STEAMERS,
COMPANT Lt, Botel Mansions, Present.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
TIEF Undentigned Mave received Instruo- tion to sell by Public Auction, {ram 400093T OF TER CONCERNEB),
Aia
SATURDAY,
April 24, 1920, at 11 am.,,. at their Sales Rooms, No. 8.
Da Vox Road, Corner of Tos Home Etreek.
4 Barrells Paint, 200 Cotton Quilts,
200 dozens Rose Toilet Soap.
50 cases. Transvaal Laundry Soap,
Lanterns,
55
16
Pickles,
4
Herrings.
**
4
Elastic Boot Web,
900 dozens Valet Toilet Soap,-
21
Turkish Toilet Soap,
Parma Violet Tollet Soap, English Robe
9 cases Carbolic Soap.
35.
From ANTWERP, LEITH -&-STRAITS.
45 50
HE Steamship
BENCLEUCEL"
Kee firm until his death, the manageONSIGNEES of Cargo ara bereby ment of the Wab Kee and the Po informed that all Goods are being The Criminal Sessions were con Cheong had been in the hands of the landed as their risk into the hasardous cluded before Mr. Justice Gompertz, defendant, and during his manage and/or extra hazardous Godowns of Acting Chief Justice, in the Supremement he had acquired certain lease the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf Court yesterday!
and Godown Co., Ltr., wheece and/or from the whare delivery may be obtained.
ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO ROB.
In the case in which three China men were indicted for assault with
intent to rob and for common assault.
at Kowloon on March 22, the first Prisoner, Lui Fuk, who was also possession of charged with the 3 revolver and ammunition
No Claims will be admitted after the
hold-properties and business with the assets of the Wah Kee. In infant, was posthumously adopted November of 1992 Ho Shau Yan, an as the son and heir of the late Ho Goode have left the Godowns, and all Wo Lam and was now about 15 Goods remaining undelivered after the years of age. Since the death of 28th inst, will be subject to rent. Ho Wo Lam, defendant had rendered All claim against the Steamer in the business. The plaintiff, there on or before the 7th May, or no account of the deceased's share must be presented to the Undersigned
they will not be recognized..
an interview with him and the pot without a licence, declared that the he most emphasised was that it charge was a false one, and asserted fore, claimed an account of the
a matter of pounds shillings that the revolver was not his pro- and pence He told the Chamber of Commerce the same thing when Perty. The second prisoner said that share of Ho Wo Lam in the business,
met to listen to members of the com-
All broker, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 28th inst, at 10 a..
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bill of Lading will be countersiga-
he addressed them at the time they be was arrested and forced into payment of amounts found due making a confession.. The third costs of the action, further or other mission organising the First Aerial Prisoner averred that on the day of relief. The claim before the Court Derby round the world. Before any and was arrested while prosecuting Wah Kee firm, and no application the robbery he arrived from Taipo that morning, continued Mr. Potter, was a claim for an account of the company will embark on such inquiries about a friend, whom he enterprise it must be sure that is
had ever been. made to strike od by had found dead.
that claim out
stay it going to pay, after the seekers for a sensation have had their is also the joy rides. There question
of mails, A company would require an assurance of a very considerable mail to induce it
our
of assault with intent to rob and All three accused were found guilty were each sentenced to ten years hard labour.
NOT GUILTY..
A verdict of not guilty was return-
or to
on the ground that it was also
the Canton firm, în respect of which no applica fon
was being made, as it was outside the jurisdic tion of the Supreme Court of Hong- to open up a service. It seems thated in the case of an old Chinaman kong, by which plaintiff had been ap any scheme of commercial aviation named Lo Pak Yin who strongly pointed administratrix. "I think," will have to come from private denied a charge of having, on which your Lordship will have to Said Mr. Potter, that the first issue enterprise. It is hardly likely that March 21, at Kowloon, attempt.
Government will start the
ed to poison his daughter-in-law decide is that which appears to us to project, although it
be might
by placing arsenic in a water jar be raised by the paragraph in the persuaded
facilities. to give
from which he hoped her to drink. amended defence dealing with our The new club might with profit com- The old man declared that the case statement of claim in which they mence an enquiry into the possibiti
was trumped up against him by say ties of business out here, the number of passenger's likely to be carried, and his daughter-in-law because she was Canton was and is the head office, the amount of mail, particularly of angry with him. erall packages of considerable value.
If once such an enquiry proved
that there was the prospect of making AN ABSENTEE WARDER. out a paying proposition, it is safe to assume that some British compony
At the Magistracy this morning. would speedily interest itself in the matter. To prepare for the men on before Mr. N. L. Smith, Wiliam long flights, which
may be Robinson was charged that he having described as of a more or been duly engaged and bound to serve les experimental nature, may be as a Jail Warder, at the Victoria Jail,
be
that
the office
in
GIBB, LIVINGSTÓN & CO.
Agente. Hongkong, April 21, 1990..--
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received in- 1 ̈structions to sell by Public Auction.
021
WEDNESDAY, April 28, 1920,
commencing at 230 p.m.
At No. 65, Wyndham Street
A Quantity of Valuable Hongshold Furniture.
Comprising LOLA Teak batstand, plash ca ship will have to decide is this and armchairs, Indy's "sil Black-
the business Where was
curd "table, lenky, of wood deska, teak
and that the Wah Kee was not a different firm but merely a branch of the business carried on in Hongkong. The issue which I submit your Lord-
1
-10-Apcher Laundry Soap.
forms. Chah.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, April 21, 1920.
(For Account of the Concerned),
ON
TUESDAY,
April 27, 1990, commencing at 2.30 pm, at their Sales Booms, No. 8, Don Vizux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
A Small Consignment of WHITE GOODS, &c., ka...,
Comprising
Pillow Cases, White Satin Quilts, Turkish Towels. Bath Towels, Bath Sheets, Double Bed Sheets, Battenberg and Drawnwork Bedspreads, Table Covers, Crochet and Drawn work Doilies, Table Cloths, Linen Damask
Serviettes.
Also
A few lots of Bellow Valises, Kit Bags, Suit Cases, and Attache Cases. And
Two Fairs Prismatic, Binoculars. (All new goods and in small lots) Tx:-Cash.
HUGHES & FOUGH
Asabionnera,
Hongkong, April 21, 1920.
THE
Undersigned have received in- H19 LOEDSHIP structions from THE BISHOP OF VICTORIA, to sell by Public Auction,
OX
FRIDAY,
the 30th April, 1990, at 2.30 p.m., at his residents St. Paul's College.
&C.
SUNDET
the Wah. Kee carried on? If it chairs, marble top console table with Valuable Household Furniture, were carried on in England it bevelled irrora, fancy electric lamps, would be an English business, electric ceiling fans, fancy meal clocks! if in India, and Indian business, and and mirror, porcelain figures.JFrame silk embroidered screens, engravings, white lace cártains, carpets, els etc.
Tenk extension dining table and chairs, teak sideboard with borelled mirror, feak, dinner waggons, leak is chest, teak bookcase, occasional tables brass fenders, dinner aarrice, glass and electro-plated ware, teak overmantels with bevelled mirrors, electric fittings
we wish to subunit on the facts that there is no doubt that this business 1 good thing in its way. In fact, it on the 3rd February, 1920, on 12 is carried on in Hongkong and is a is only right that the Colony should months' probation, did, on the 15th of Hongkong business. We say that do something in this way, but it must April, unlawfully absent himself from the Wah Kee is a. Hongkong firm, remembered that a single duty, contrary to the regislations set and always has been. If it is, we say gwallow doesn't make a summer,down, in the Jail Ordinance.
that the plaintiff, as administratrix and a few stray aeroplanes won't The defendant admitted the charge. of an admitted partner in the firm, make an aerial service. Get down The Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, is entitled to an account of his share," to business and see what there C.S.P., said the defendant was locally After touching upon the legal is actually to be done. Another
engaged on probation, on the 3rd aspect of the case, Mr. Potter sald suggestion that might be made to February this year, and absented aim that a considerable portion of the the new committee' is that it should self from duty on the 15th inst.
He evidence upon which his side relied try to come to some working at the C.S.P.) did not wish to press the consisted of statements made by the rangement with the Automobile
defendant himself in two other Association as that seems but a charge, but he would like to point natural thing to do. It might be Dut, that he thought the case was one actions, and quoted authorities to that the co-opting of a few of the which called for some sort of punish-show that any statements made by Association's officials on the comment, in view of the fact that the the defendant were admonsible mittee of the Aviation Club would defendant was absent for five days against him in evidence any
time. be a useful step. These suggestions and had given the jail: officials and the are merely put forward in an endea Police a lot of trouble in tracing him vour to help on the movement, but to Canton where he was arrested While.. some sort of in the meantime, let a warning be yesterday. issued agains: the too optimistic. penalty was called for, he, in view Always remember that it's a matter of the fact that the defendant would „of money.
undoubtedly.be dealt with department- ally, did not propose to ask his Worship to impose a heavy penalty.
His Worship (to the defendant): You have been in the Forces?—Yes, sir.
Mr. Smith: You must realise that it is a serious offence to absent your- sell from duty for five days.
The Philippines Council of State has authorised the Secretary of the Finance Department to solve the present monetary shortage by the issuance of temporary paper money, This will be discontinned when the bills ordered by the Philippine The defendant: I quite realize that, National Bank in the United States arrive in Manila..
At Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghal, on the 10th, inst., were
sir, but I would like to say that I have been gassed and have suffered from shell shock "out there,” and now, whenever I take a couple of glasses of whisky, it goes to my head, and
married Mr. J. S. Hay, fourth son of then, I do not know what I am doing."
Mr. and Mrs. Hay, of Bracknell,
$25 Bne, or, in default, one month's
Perks and Miss Maude Pauline hard labour Richardson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Alan Richardson, of Victoria, 8. C. The bridegrooms, after, retiring from the army with the rank of Lieut-Colonel, has accepted a commission in the Shanghai Volum teer Artillery. The men of this unit formed a guard of honour and, drew the bridal carriage.
The Governor General of the Philippines has been authorised to float bonda to the amount of P.12,000,000 in the United States, the funds to be used for chuimprovement of Manila Harbour,
The case is proceeding and will not concluded for several day's
oto, etc.
Дост therein contained, consisting of :- Hallstand, Teakwood Roll-top Desk. Writing Tables, Chesterfield Sofas and Arm-chaire, Large Class-froated Book- cases, Teakwood Sideboard, and Dining Chairs, Extension Dining Table, Carpets and Rugs, Sundry Glassware, Crockery and Pictures.
English made Twin Beds. Teakwood Double brass bedatcada, single and Bedroom Suite, Wardrobe. Washstand double teak wardrobes with bevalled and Dressing Table, Toilet Crockery, glass doors, teak dressing tables, marble &c., ., top washstanda, double toilet sets, box
mob, etc., etc,
Also
1 Cottage Piano by John BrinsmaON O
and Sone
I Enamelled bath.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
A BIG ATTRACTION
TO-NIGHT At The
And
One Victor Gramophone. Ou view from mersing of sale. Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash.
HUGHES & BOUGH, Auesioners. Hongkong, April 21, 1920.
HONGKONG THEATRE
MAE MARSH
IN
THE LITTLE LIAR."
Book No
This picture is dedicated to the parents and teachers of children, with the hope that they may strive to understand the little ones from the viewpoint of their own too often-forgotten childhood,keeping ever
d the fact that they are dealing with soul stuff,
AND THREE COMEDIES.
NOTICES.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO
THE HOUSE FOR HATS.
HAWKES' FAMOUS CORE
SUN HATS.
NAWKESS PATENT
The Special Feature of this HAT is this Cushion fitting which conforma të any Shape beat Finished with Leather Binding
neat Puggaree and Chin Strap.
Smart Shape and Absolutely Water Proof Stocked in No. 1 & No. 2, Quality,
Price
-
·
$9.00 & $11.00 Each
Tress & Co.'s Light Weight Cork Ha
Extremely Light and Fashionable Shape with Perfect a Positive Ventilator which combines both Comfort and Eas
$7.50 EACH
COLUMBIA
New Records Received.
One Ste
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1
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Good Morning Mr. Zip-Zip,
Fox Tro
A Little Bit Of Sunshine,
A5851-
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Walkin' The Dog,
(Waterson,
Over There,
¡Smiles.
A2578
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A2387
One Stop.
Fox Trot. Fullers Nd
Orchestra
Waltz. Fullers Novelty
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16, DES VOUX ROAD CENTRAL..
TEL. 189
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
We have this day REMOVED our GARAGE to No. 161, Des Voeux Road Central, (next Sincere Co., Ltd.) ·
Hongkong, April 3rd, 1990.
GENUINE
BREEZY GARAGE,
Phone 2499;
CREME
ON
POUDER SIMON STOCKS OF THESE FAMOUS FACIAL PREPARATIONS HETRECEIVED
FROM FRANCE?
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Telephone No. 187
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TANSAN is an AID TO DIGESTION.
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If you have never tried TANSAN do so AT ONCE Taste it alone, mix it with your WHISKY, try it with MILE, and remember you are drinking
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Beware of sputious imitations which aro
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See that the label bears the name of
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Prices As Usual