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of euch unreasonable masters and mistresses, where are you going to end Almost the young man went away sorrowing, only that such is not the New York way. He admitted it was a tough problem,: stuck out his chin, and said he would; go and figure out some way to get found that too. We certainly think his scheme deserves at least a trial, hence this free publicity. If he makes a success of it, it will be good for Mr. Weiss, but that interests the China Mail not at all. We are thinking how good it will be for the community should it work. -
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To-morrow, July 14, on the occasion of the French National holi- day, the Consul General for France will be at home at his residence. No, 13 Pat Read, from to 12 to 1. p.m.j
JULY 14 CELEBRATION, Preparations for the celebration of
July 14 are proceeding on a big scale by the Shanghal French community.
LOCAL WEDDING.
THINGS THAT REALLY MATTER.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1991.
DISMISSED WITHOUT
NOTICE.
CLERK'S SUCCESSFUL CLAIM.
ARMS AND THE WOMAN.
POLICE RAID FLAT.
HEAVT BENTENCE FOLLOWS'
RIG FAUL
HAVING CHILDREN.
The increase in the cost of living
METEOR GABAGE SUED. has rendered the question of having children one of supreme importance. The circumstances surrounding the A small armoury, was produced *•· If it is a serious matter for parents dismissal without notice of a clerk Court this morning when a Chinese in Europe and America, it is far more employed by the Meteor Garage woman, was charged before Magis- so for those who live in the East. Company of Des Vaux Road, were trate Orme, at the instance of Chief The responsibility of having children inquired in the Summary Court before Preventive Officer Watt, with the in Singapore, Hongkong, or Shanghai the Paime Judge (Mr. J. B. Wood) unlawful possession on the first floor is greater than if the children were yesterday afternoon when Antonio on No, 250, Hollywood Road, of one Manuel Sequeira clainied from the ang "Mauser" pistol, 2,139 rounds- revolver, one "Colt" automatic, one child bearing on the firm a sum of $150, being three of ammunition, 1,000 detonators, European mother for example are months salary, in lieu of notice, for seven empty revolver magazines, 200 primers, and three tias containing 2 generally acknowledged to be were wrongful dismissal.
Mr. F. I d'Almada appeared for taels of non-Government prepared: in a hot climate. The expense is heavier than at home. A rapid the plaintiff and Mr. Leo d'Almada | opium, succession of children would reduce represented the company.
The defendant adnitted that the the average woman to the lowest The plaintiff's case was that he contraband was under her control. ebb of vitality. Longer periods of was employed as a clerk at the garage She said the things were put in her but denied that it belonged to her.
born at home. The effects
rest and more holidays are required from 6 o'clock until midnight every and this entails the usual separation aight. He received in May a letter charge by a male relative named Li of husband and wife, so noticeable of dismissal which gave no reason-not know exactly where his house Lam, who lived at Taitalti. She did in the East. Then there is the question He saw Mr. Silva-Netto, the pro-was as she was a stranger in Hong- if children born and reared in a hot prietor, whe told him that the dis-kong, having come down from SHANGHAI, July 13. country can ever be so robust as missal was in consequence of money Canton only a few days ago. The In the Shanghai Mixed Court an those from a cold one. In the East for car hire not being accounted for, box in which the major portion of amah was charged with manslaughter. also the plentiful supply of cheap The defence now aid that the the contraband was found belonged She was the sweetheart of the servants means that the mother sees reason for dismissal was constant to Li Lam. When she undertook deceased who called asking for money.less of her children than she would absence from duty; they were pre-charge of, she did not know what She is alleged to have kicked him on at home. And this is not without its pared to prove if absences in May. It contained, and did not enquire-
effects on the off-spring.
As to the question of car hire because it was not her business.
Inspector Watt said that as the There is again the great question money it appeared that a customer of education." Many parents would who dismissed the driver at the Starsult of information received, be like to keep their children with them Ferry, and rot at the garage. paid dat about 3 pm, yesterday. The executed a search warrant on the here but for this one drawback. The the man short, and the Jedge re- defendant was the only adult occupier schools in the East are different from marked that the plaintiff could not of the floor, which was very small those at home, and every one who | be held responsible for that.
and consisted of only one room. In a can afford it sends his sons and The defence decided to abandon drawer of a cupboard at the foot of the daughters back to the old country. all other suggestions against the bed be found the "Coll" revolver, Apart from the question of money plaintiff except that he had been In a locked box under the foot of the expended in passages and maintenabsent from duty.
bed, the key of which the defendant this means breaking up the
'Mauser' The plaintiff said he had to be produced, he found a family and causes many a heartache. awar ier meals, but he added that Pistol, another revolver, 2,139 rounds The mother also is often torn by the manager had told him he had of ammunition, and 1.000 detonators. In a cupboard at the back of the bed, doubt as to her duty. Should she better not go out for meals."- be found seven empty revolver The wedding was solemnised atigo with the children er stop with
The manager. Mr. F. P.-Ricci, magazines, 200 primers, and three Two Chinese contractors were St. John's Cathedral yesterday after her husband. In either case there and the proprietor. Mr. A. F. B. tins of illicit opium. Some Macao this monting fined $25 each by noon, of the Rev. Ernest William is the inevitable parting and the long Silva-Netto, gave evidence. They cpium labels were also found but they Magistrate Lindsell for having allowed Lunn Martin, son of the Rev. Canon years which clapse before reunion said they frequently called or tele- did cot form part of the charge their employees' quarters in Bird and Mrs. Martin of Durham, and can occur. Often the children are phoned only to be informed that the against the defendant, not coming Street to be overcrowded. Sanitary Miss Kathleen Louisa Stewart, left at home so long that they only plaintiff was out. They admitted under our jurisdiction. Inspector Hill said that he visited the daughter of the late Rev. R. W know their parents very remotely. that a nephew of Mr. Ricci's now
The defendant said that the key of premises on two previous occasion, Stewart of Fekica.
and their relations with their father held the plaintiff's position.
the box was given to her by Li Lawy and had warned against overcrowding each time. Yesterday when be again
There was a large gathering of and mother are less close than with The Judge pointed out to Mr.hen he put the box in her charge. She did not open the box to examine visited the houses, he found that no friends present at the ceremony, as strangers.
Leo d'Almada that he had to prove attempts had been made to carry out both bride and bridegroom are well- Recent researches in child-pay good deal of misconduct before he its contents because she thought it his orders. Both houses had 22 known in the Colony. Miss Stewart,chology and paycho-analysis indicate could justify instant dismises. It was not proper to pry into other
people's business. cccupants, whereas only 11 were member of the staff of St. Stephen's that the association of children with had been admitted that the plaintifi allowed by sanitary regulations. Girls' College, and afterwards of St. their parents is of the atmost value was entitled to go out for his meals, defendant said that her husband was Replying to the Magistrate, the Paul's Boys' College, has spent the
Chief Police Inspector Kerr, with Mrs. Kerr and son, sails for North Chinese on the s.s. "Sulyang" on Saturday for six weeks" furlough. Inspector Macdonald will act for In- spector Kerr during his absence.
MARTIN-STEWART.
PRETTY CATHEDRAL CEREMONY.
ance.
a
greater part of her life in Hongkong.in the development of character. and once that was admitted be a seaman, but she had not heard The large motor boat "Tai-Sal-M-. Martin, the popular Warden of The ideal condition is for the growing thought the defendant's case was from him for several years now, and Kai" which used to ply between St. John's Hostel of the Hongkong child to have both its parents beside very hard to prove. It was admitted did not know what happened to him. by a large horde of pirates number in Hongkong. Canton and Sze Wul, was attacked University, bas also lived some years it especially in its early years, and that the plaintiff had given good it was with a view of tracing her the loss or absence even of one has service up his last month with the husband that she came to Hongkong ing more than 400. The-boat ic creased her speed and at the same the Ven. Archdeacon Barnett assisted
The ceremony was performed by a far reaching influence.
firm and the Judge said he was not where she met Li Lam who put ber time opened fire in defence with the by the Rev. I. T. Holman, acting schools, children's homes and insti- berately neglecting his work during
Children brought up in boarding satisfied that the plaintif was deli in charge of the flat in Hollywood
Road. few gars on board. During the.
The Magistrate fined the defendant Mrtations of this nature are declared to May. He could not find that $1,000 or five months' hard labour attack, the passengers became excited Chaplain of the Cathedral as a result of which, the TaiSai-Kar Temple Bevan, M. C., presided at the develop characteristics of a different plaintiff's course of conduct justified in respect of the ammunition, and
organ, and played Mendelssohn's capsized. It is reported that more "Wedding March" as the bridalpe from those who have had the dismissal without notice.
$200 or a farther one month's ira- tender care of their parents. Their Mr. Leo-d'Almada then submitted prisonment in respect of the opism. party left the Cathedral.
feelings grow blunted because many that the plaintiff was not entitled In event of the fines not being paid, The bride, who was given away of their finer emotions are suppressed to three months' salary but only cue the sentences were to ron consecu by her brother, Mr. E. G. Stewart A child for example, attaches him month.
tively. acting Principal of St. Paul's College, wore a charming dress of lace with well self with the greatest fondness to of Irish lace, the gift of her aunt, Miss his mother but cannot be expected the custom of the Colony and also She was to evince the same devotion towards the law. The plaintiff was not a Stewart of Monkstown,
Halsbury gave attended by Miss Edna Atkins as the Headmistress of his school or menial servant. bridesmaid. My Atkins were
than 100 passengers were on board the boat and only a few were rescued. The total number drowned has not
jet tern ascertained, says the Canton
Times.
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An advertisement in this issue announces that an interim diridend of £3 per share, subject to deduction of income tax, has been declared for
The
It would seem indeed that the
•
Mr. F. X. d'Almada said that was
three months.
稳定
The Judge: Do you mean to say he could not have been dismissed without three months' notice?
PROGRESS OF PETITION.
"GOING AHEAD STEADILY."
a the principal of his Instivation. The" periods of reasonable notice for CONSTITUTIONAL REFJRM. the half year ending June 30, 1921, dress of turquoise blue georgette inborn desire is there but it is denied clerks and superior positions" at the rate of 21. 7d per dollar, by trimmed with pink charmeuse, with expression. the Hongkong Chinese might object to compulsory Banking Corporation.
and Shanghai hat to match.
di- The duties of bestman were per- registration. he would not object to vidend will be paid on and after formed by Mr. A. E. Martin, cousin voluntary registration in his own Monday, August 8. The following of the bridegroom. interests. So be roughed out aisterio dividends are 250 an. Hymns No. 280" Thine for Ever, HOMOXONG, WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1981. Mail to say what it might think of it. ment and Agency Company. Ltd., sung by the congregation during the and exclusive boarding school All dismissal three months. It is the Constitutional Reform Association
scheme, and came to ask the China nounced-Hongkong Land Invest and No. 520 "Love Divine were
ceremony.
The China Mail.
*MROTE, JUSTICE,
PUBLIC SERVICE
SHORT CUT TO SERVANT
REGISTRATION.
hope. To them it seems so simple take
MARINE MISDOINGS,
A five dollar fine was imposed
Mr. F. X. d'Almada: No; one
poorest home, because of its possibi lities for rich emotional experience
"It is going ahead steadily" said offers greater opportunities for natural development than the most expensive month for dismissal, but for wrongful Mr. L. 3. Whyte secretary of the when questioned by a China Man these points must cause parents whose custom of the Colony.
Mr. Leo d'Almada: I have never reporter this morning in regard to After the ceremony, a reception circumstances render it necessary
the progress of the petition advocating Paul's College and in the beautiful on the serious responsibility incurred. was held at Bishop's House, St for them to live in the East to reflect heard of it.
The Judge thought that one month's an unofficial majority which is at garden attached to the house. Mra by having children. It is indeed salary would be sufficient and gave present being circulated for public Edkins kindly acted as hostess and being more and more widely recognis judgment for the plaintiff for $50 signature. amongst the guests were: Sired that unless one can offer children and costs, William and Lady Brunyate, the normal opportunities for growth it Hon. Mr. Claud Serem, CM.G., is better not to have any at all Colonial Secretary, Mr. J. M. Wood (Paisne Judge), the Ven Archdeacon
Mr. Whyte said that no definite- period had been fixed for the signing of the petition as there were many people at present absent from the
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In countries where education is and rapid multiplication among the details of the campaign and arrange ments have now been made to place the spread of
So far as the worried householder is $4 per share; the Hongkong Central concerned, the prospect pleases. He Estate Ltd., $4 per share; and the need a boy or a coolie. He pays $12 per share; all for the six months West Paint Building Company Ltd, Mr. Weiss Eve dollars, and that en
ending June 30. terprising gentleman finds him one. We have not kept tally, but we He wants one who is not a robber, gure that twice a month, in every Mr. Weiss or his agents have studied month of the year, we are asked by the servant's antecedents. They arried' householders why we do not have bis record in three previous advocate the passing of an Ordinance jobs, and his photograph. They
The question of having children and multiply and replenish the earth. Colony who would be anxious to put requiring domestic servants to be re- guarantee six months of efficient and
and Mrs. Barnett, Dr. T. W. Pearce, in the East however, is merely a part But as an Amercian writer observes, their names to it and it was desirable istered Very often they are surpris-honest service for a five dollar fee.
to be told that it has been advocat If they can do that, we promise them at the Marine Court to day for unlaw lessor and Mrs. J. Kirk Macons.
"Foxes think large families among to obtain all the signatures possible. upon the mistress of a trading junk Dr. N. Teesdale Mackintosh Proof a larger problem.
In every progresive country the rabbits highly commendable. It would be a pity to rush the thing ed so frequently in the past, and lots of clients. Now as regards the fully anchoring her craft in such a chis the Rev. J. T. Holman, decided tendency towards birth re-
roked such strong opposition, that servants' side of it. The originator position as to, obstruct the entrance the Rev. Gordon Statt, RN, striction can be obearved. France Employers who want large supplies through "Mr. Whyte added" seeing #hose in favour of it have abandoned of the scheme proposes to to the Causeway Bay harbour of re- the Rev. 5. K. Tso, the Rev. Paul Teo so often the leader along the path of of cheap labour, priests who want how long it has taken us to bring
numbers, of parishioners, the matter to this stage.' large (Canton), Commander Sampson, Mr. progress again shows the way. 227 per cept. of the fuge. and necessary a procedure, reeding first months wage of the servant Chan Tapi, described as "unem. and Mrs. N. L. Smith, Mr. S. W. Two,
England, Germany, and the United military leaders who want plenty
of cheap food for gunpowder, and Under the chairmanship of Mr.. and accomplished. Having only their interest to see that the servant geta Penalty in consequence of his having Anniss, Mrs. Gerken, Mr. Le low birth rate in Australis is a matter all agree in commending large families has been, busily engaged completing only to be pointed out to be attacked he places. It is obviously to his own played" was involved in a similar Miss Pitts, Mr. B. Wells, Mr. States are following closely. The politiikans who want plenty of voters, B. L. Frost has a special committee own natural point of view, they do a fair wage. It is equally plainly an
been apprehended on board the as McPherson, Mr. T. Rowan, Mr. and of concern for her statesmen. ot see that compulsory registration asset to a good servant to have this without permission. It was stated Lay, Mrs. Ma Ying Pui, Mrs. Ma "Cadaretta" where he had gone Mrs. T.. F. Claxton. Mr. and Mrs. aan unbearable affront upon Chin- agency's guarantee the record with that he was caught in the act of Wing Chan, Mira. Yeung Shin Chewn, lacking sad the standard of life is
and many others.png
low the birth rate is still enormous. The happy couple who were the India, China, Africa, breed children recipients of many beautiful and in the most unrestrained fashion. valuable presents, will spend their
Backward Bussis has the highest the increase in the world's population Cricket Club, Kowloos Bowling Green birth rate in the West. Napoleon and reciconed what the human race Club, Club de Recreio, Victoria Be once expressed the fear that the whole will number one hundred five hundred, creation Club, Club Lusitano, Taikoo of Europe might one day become a thousand years hence if the present Recreation Club, Kowloon Dock rate be maintained. The total runs Recreation Room, F. P. de V. Soares" A nation's birth rate indeed might to dailing and inconceivable numbers office, Wiseman's Ltd. be taken as criterion of its of billions.
Asked what the procedure would stage of civilisation.
When one reflects how "man's be once the petition was duly signed, Of course there are many who hold inhumanity to man makes countless Mr. Whyte said that a copy of it opposite views and would insist on thousands mourn" and what im would be sent to every member of the old Jewish precept to increase mense quantities of cannon fodder the House of Commons and, although these millions might provide, any matters had not yet been definitely legitimate means which might help arranged, it was hoped that they to reduce the numbers and the re- would be able to ́enlist the aid of suiting misery should be encouraged. some member willing to "father" *100 00
CHAMBERLAIN B-Calie and „Užareb- So far birth control on modern it in Parliament. There were,” he 100.00
B-mey needa no glaring houd. lines has been confined to the West.said, several members of the House 6000 lingote, «ftract; the pobčin wyni The
se self-respect, they do not see the the photograph being a "testimoni-stealing a life preserver. difficulties of administration, they do si" much more likely to appeal to
ot see (what Ceylon has discovered) prospective employers than the un-
the certainty of persistent evasion. convincing" chits" sometimes hawk THE PASSPORT NUISANCE. honeymoon at Peitshao. All they can see is an end to their owned round now. It is always easier to domestic worries, of which, let us foresee difficulties than to overcome
ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITALS.
The Hon. Tressorer of the Alice
Basten to admit, they ought to be re- them. We advised the promoter The passport blockade is being Tieved. Well, now let us see how far that his chief difficulty would be the "tightened," whereas this whole They were in samest. A young man persuading of the servants eighteen-century system of visas from New York, Mr. Ervin J. Weiss, themselves. New York makes its ought to have been "scrapped" after
as erme to show us once again bow young men brave,
the war. It is useless for detection Confident.
of criminals and Bolsheviks, but it e it is that the looker-on may see determined; our caller reckoned -causés great and quite unnecessary more of the game than the particip- he was ready for that. Then we ask annoyance, waste of time, and ex- Memorial and Affiliated Hospitain sats do. Young men from New Yorked him if he knew that there were pense to the business world and acknowledges with thanks the follow a bred to have ideas, and Mr. Weizs masters and mistresses here who are travelling public. That it has been ing donations to the funds of the
s had one. "They have been sak quite unfit to have servants, men maintained so long is due to the fact Hospitals Ang for legislation when all they really who are liverish and assault their that it supports a considerable num-Yang Ter-ming,
anted was registration. Very well. servants for trifling faults, often for ber of unnecessary oficials, who are Chos Posiege I do the registration." That was not understanding their own in-naturally prepared to fight to the las Cheung sun Wogi Bow he saw it a clearly and a comprehensible desires, and women before allowing its suppression. It Tse Yamchi......
ply as our agitators saw the need who ong and spy and suspect until is in fact, a form of ware. Every Choy Yathe... or getting to the same goal by the life, let alone the job, becomes not Allied country on the Coatient is Choy Welyau.. andabout way of converting the worth having. If you propose to ready to follow our Government if Lo Shia-hol.... Igislators to bring them there. He ponalize in any way your cerrant he vist system Why is that lend Leung Yangon
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