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FUNERAL EXPENSES.
SUMMARY COURT CLAIM.
In the Summary Court this morn- ing before Mr. Justice J. R. Wood a claim was beard' in which Tang
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DOCKYARD THIEP SENTENCED.
À Chinese, who was this morning charged belace Magistrate Omme with the theft from the Taikoo Dockyard, of 35lbs. of metal alloy, pleaded "not guilty.".
The police said that on October 3, the defendant and a gang of coolies were allowed out of the gates of the yard to work or * new buikfing which was in the course of construc tion. In a kerosene tin which the defendant was carrying, the Indian watchman found the alloy which the
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ADURISTRATIVE ORDERS AT LAT-COLONITE Cadersigned have received in-
LG. B, 60. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT.
Thursday, 14th October, 1920.
1. Parados.
The Infantry Battalion less Reserve Platoon and Machine Gunners will parade at Headquarters on blonday, 1st November, at 5.30 p.m.
Dress. Drill Order. Attendance Strong as possible. 1 Mounted Section will parade with Light Infantry Platoon. 2-A Class of Instruction for Bignallers and Lewis Gonners will be held at, at 5.30 p.m.
R. G. A MAN IN TROUBLE,defendane alleged was to be used in Headquarters on Tuesday, 19th instant. į
MACISTRATE'S SENTENCE.
ONE MONTH'S IMPRISONMENT.
connection with the work on hand. Witnesses would be called, however, to prove that this statement was untrue. The watchmen took the de- fendant to see Mr. Bell, who by a misunderstanding took possession of to go. The defendant did not return the alloy and allowed the defendant the yard again until yesterday,
Tsang Shi, alias Tsang Tong Kin Gunner Pearson, R.G.A.. who was claimed from Lo Kec alias Tang Lo Shi, administratrix of trate Dyer Ball be charges of (which was pay day. He was then same time ago convicted by Magis the estate of Tang Pik Yu, deceased, converting to his own use a gold fin-placed under arrest and charged. the sum of $1,081.65 being the balance ger ring entrusted to him by a Chi
After hearing the evidence the
due of money spent on funeral exnese woman, and (2) failing to pay Magistrate sentenced defendant' to penses and doctor's fees. The sum for the fire of motor boat Astra- one momh's imprisonment with hard of $81.05 was waived to bring the " and twice remanded for sent labour. action within Summary Jurisdiction.tence on account of illness, was again!
There was a counter-claim for $200.
Mr. C. F. Mason appeared for the plairtin and Mr. A. el Arculli for the defendant.
Mr. Mason in cpening the case' said it was a squabble between two old women. The plaintiff was the concubine of Tang PK Yz and the defendant was his wife and
before the Magistrate this morning.
Inspector Grant reported that the
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One Upholstered Brits, Bedroom Furniture,
Testwood compefchig Twin Bedsteads, large and small Ward- stands, o.. (used Teakwood), Bide- robes, Drawing Tables, and Chairs, Wash-
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Cxmp. Camp for Infantry Battalion will end in November and 1st and 2nd week be held for this Season on the last week
4. The following extract from ARMY end in December. Minimum attendance
1920, is published for information: COUNCIL INSTRUCTION NA 558
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Territorial Force Instruction No. Definition of Trained men. The following men will be regarded La trained men ----
for rembats Three Days.
defendant was now well. although LATEST SHIPPING NEWS what had serve the war of sll a little weak.
count.
The Magistrate said that on the first be thought imprisonment would do the defendant good, and semenced him to one month's im
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Two American, Ice Chests, 1 Piano in good condition, several lots Tennis Balls One Voigtlander quarter plate focal plane Camera with Dynar Lecze F. C. "Anastigmat, with 4 Slides in Leather Case complete.
And
lived with him in the country. The the second charge, the defendant was Straits at 6 a.m. to-day with 1,000 | His Majesty's Forces in the same ama of ridges loaded with 3, 5, 4 and 6 Shot.
whole claim arose out of the payment of funeral expenses.
His Lordship: When did he die? Mr. Mason: I cannot give you the f exact date but it is admitted that he is dead.
Mr. Arcali: He died in November Last year.
Mr. Mason proceeded to say that! the defendant did not come to the funeral but applied for letters of
fined $10, or 14 days, the sentences.toas, of general cargo.
in the event of the fire not being paid to ran concurrently.
FAMINE RELIEF FUND...
A.D.C. PRODUCTIONS.
administration which were granted BIG DEMAND FOR ADVANCE TICKETS- in June of this year, and plajatiff now claimed from her the funeral -experses. It was fiot necessary for him to prove the claim because it was admitted by the counter-claim.
Mr. Arculli said his contention was that the defendant had paid more than the sum and was claiming for .the balance.
His Lordship enquired whether the present claim represented all the plaintiff claimed from the defendant If she got this claim would defendant one any more.
Mr. Mason: She owes us a lot for maintainance. I am going to issue a summons applying for the Court to administer the estate.
Mr. Mason proceeded to argue that as the counter-claim admitted the claim the onus of proof was defendant.
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His Lordship: You say the counter-claim amcrcts to admission?
Mr. Mason Yes.
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His Lordship: Then by consent ! give judgment for the plaintiff with
costs.
. Mr. Arculli: No.
"His Lordship: You have admitted this claim for $1,081, and I give Judgment for that.
Mr. Arculli: I have another de- fence that the money was spent as an act of bounty.
The demand for advance tickets for the A.D.C's forthcoming Dunsany productions in aid of the Famine Fund continues to be so great that those who are in possession of any unsold vouchers are earnestly re- quested to return them without delay to Mr. C. Blaker, who is, in charge of their distribution and can dispose of them immediately.
Sellers of advance tickets are re- minded to send in the proceeds of their sales in any case not later than Monday 18th inst.
Advance booking opens at Mou tries on the morning of Wednesday, 20th inst..
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ROAD TO BE RE-OPENED SATURDAY,
The China Mail has been informed by the Trafic Department of the Central Police Station that the road round the island will be re-opened for traffic on Saturday.
His Lordship: Then you do not admit the claim. You say the money Arculli on was spent but you do not admit Hability.
Thess. "Smokiang," Capt. Packett, sailed for Shanghai at room to-day with 600 tons of general cargo.
The ss. "Lake Farrar," Captain Lundin, sails for Batavia via Saigon at 6 p.m. to-day with 200 tons of general cargo.
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The ss. Kamyinzfat," Chinese, cleared today and will sail for Pak- hoi and Hoihow at 6 am, to-morrow,
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the counter-claim. If DINNER DANCE
Mr. Arcalli has found. that
his counter-claim is improper
Mr. Mason: They have already in form I should have judg admitted it by the counter-claim.
ment, and he should be
His Lordship: Your counter-claim Mr. Arculli, is that you admit the claim but that you have a set off.
Mr. Arcolli If I cannot prove that the money was paid I can raise the other defence. My case is that
suited without prejudice to bis right to bring a fresh action, provided It must submit that the counter-claim is brought within reasonable time. is an admission of my claim.
the administratrix was not in Hong-When was the money paid? kong and gave no order for the
His Lordship. It is not quite that.
Mr. Arculli: Before the issue of
funeral expenses and has not con the writ. firmed it.
His Lordship: It seems that They admitted that we have paid Mr. Mason:" We say it wasn't. there is only one reading of the this money for expenses, now they counter-claim, namely this, that deny it. Mr. Arculli has admitted it you have already paid more than the in the counter-claim and I am here to money and the balance in your listen to him. The real dispute is favour is $372.35. You say you paid this. I say I have paid $10 for the money by mistake.
funeral expenses and I say you have
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Ticket for Dinner Dance $1.50 The above charges do not include
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Mr. Arcolli: No, it was paid with only paid me $5 but you say you From AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, His Lordship: Then you haven't paid me $12 and counter-claim for
ont authority,
paid it.
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Mr. Arculli: It was paid out of the estate but not by the administratrix Replying to further remarks by His Lordship, Mr. Arculli said the money way paid through 2 third party.
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His Lordship: I will hear you. admitted.
Mr. Mason: But the claim is THE B
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is that the money claimed was at one Consignees of Cargo by har are notified His Lordship: What is admitted having arrived from the above Ports time due and it has been paid and it that all goods are being landed at their was paid prior to the issue of the, risk into the hazardous and/or extra writ.
Mr. Mason:
hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong
His Lord:hip: Hashe paid or has ber agent paid without withority?
Mr. Arculli: The position is this. The defendant was in the country at the time of ibe, funeral and her son was here with the plaintiff. The Later Mr. Arculli intimated that heter, will be subject to rent. plaintiff had the possession of certain would withdraw the counter-claim deposit nores belonging the de snd proceed with the defence that ceased and got the son to cash them: the payment was an act of bounty packages are to be left in the Godowas, Out of that she paid the funeral and the plaintiff should have received 20th October, at 10 AM by Mars where they will be examined on thể expenses. She has never given the no payment at all... adininistratrix an account,: There
go on on that, it puts me to the proof whence and/or from the wharves deli- I am not prepared to & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd.
of all the expenses and they were very may be obtained. admitted.
Goods not cleared by the 21st Octo-
His Lordship: You withdraw?
All broken, chafed and damaged.
Goddard & Douglas..
has been no communication between Mr. Arcalli:Yes, my instructions
- Claims against the steamer must be were that we paid the money, It is presented in writing within ten days after arrival of steamer, otherwise they
them.
His Lordship. The position Is this a family dispute and there are no will not be recognised, -You either stand on your present receipts so I can only prove it by
counter-claim which is really an witness
- admission of the claim, in which
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No Fire Insurance will be sected by His Lordship: Then I give judgment the undersigned in any case whatever.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned
case you will have to consent to for plaintiff on the counterclaim
with costs. Mr. Mason: The best course would Mr. Mason then asked for an ad.
His
be for your Lordship to give judg-jcamment which ment for the claim and non-suit Mr. granted.
Lordship
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