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and needlework, 3rd for geography and object lesson.
V. STANDARD:-1, Dolores Hyndman, 1st for religious instruction, history, and arithme. tio, 2nd for geography, 3rd for hygiene and dictation; 2, Alice Brandt, 1st for composition. hygiene and geography, 2nd for dictation, 3rd for religions instruction, grammar and history; 3, Adele Klingemann, 1st for diotation, reading and recitation, 2nd for history, 3rd for grammar and geography; 4, Elvira Felices, 2nd for hygiene and composition, 3rd for reading, recitation and dictation; 5, Kate Raymond, 2nd for reading, grammar, recitation and regular attendance.
VI. STANDARD-1, Maria E. Gutierrez, 1st for arithmetic, 2nd for writing, 3rd for geo, graphy; 2, Mary White, 1st for dictation and writing, 2nd for history; 3, Carmelita Cardner, 1st for history, 2nd for arithmetic and writing. VII. STANDARD: -1, Mary Ahwee, 1st for music, history, grammar, geography and application, 2nd for religious instruction, com- position, arithmetic and hygiene; 2, Jessie Pestonjee, 1st for hygiene, history, geography, conduct and politeness; 2nd for grammar and arithmetic; 3, Cissy Kennedy, 1st for religious instruction, history, arithmetic and geography, 2nd for grammar, hygiene, dictation, object lesson and politeness, 3rd for composition and conduct.
SPECIAL CLASS-Maria Gomes Silva, 1st for conduct, hygiene and arithmetic.
Prizes for NEEDLE WORKS:-Regina Velarte, 1st for needlework, presented by Mr. Sin-Tak fan, $10; Victoria Manso, 1st for embroidery, presented by Mr. Sin-Tak-fan, $10; Catherina Peres, 1st for drawn work presented by Mr. Kwok, $10; A-Lan-fan, 1st for needlework, presented by Mr. Ho-Tong, $10; A-Chee-Chiu, 1st for embroidery, presented by Mr. Ho-Tung, $10; Mei-Kwai-obeng, 1st for lace work, pre- sented by Mr. Yew, $7; Yat-Ho, 2nd for needle- work, presented by Mr. Bin-Tak fab, $5; A Ho- tam. 2nd for embroidery, presented by Mr. Ho. Fook, $5; A-Kew-cheng, 2nd for lace work, presented by Mr. Yew, $5.
The musical programme arranged was then concluded, the proceedings ending with the sing- ing of the National Anthem. Before departing most of the visitors partook of the hospitality of the Convent Sisters.
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CHINA PROVIDENTS."
At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., Ltd. beld on Saturday the 26th instant at 11 a.m.,
the following resolution was passed :- That the General Managers be, and they hereby are, authorised to dispose of the 100,000 shares of and in the capital of the Compiny now remaining undisposed of or any part thereof in payment or part payment for assets to be hereafter acquired by the Company through the General Managers at such time and such terms and conditions 8.3 the General Managers may, with the consent of the Consulting Committee, deem expedient, to the intent that the said shares or such portion thereof as shall be disposed of shall be held by the Vendors of the assets so to be acquired by the Company as aforesaid in Batisfaction or part satisfaction for such assets, and
to the further intent that under circumstances shall the present shareholders of the Company or their Transferees be or become in any way liable to make any contribution to the Company in respect of the said 100,000 shares unless with the consent of the shareholders of the Company in General Meeting hereafter had and obtained.'
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
The foregoing information is all we have been able to get from the agen's, Messrs, Shewan Tomes and Co. It is known, however, that the meeting, held in camera, was a result of considerable controversy. Enquiries in other well-informed sources elicit merely the assurance that "the trouble is over; the affair settled."
SUPREME COURT.
Monday, 28th October.
IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION,
BEFORE MR. A. G. WISE (ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE).
ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER,
Mamet Ullah, Barker Khan and Peer Bux were arraigned on the charge of manslaughter. Prisoners pleaded not guilty, and the following jury was empanelled-C. W. Longuet, T. Grimshaw, A. G. Coppin, C. E. Libeaud, A. M McDougall, J. Blake and R. Innes.
The Attorney-General, instructed by Mr. G. E. Morrell, from the Crown Solicitor's Office, prosecuted, Sir Henry Berkeley K.C., who was instructed by Mr. R. D. Atkinson (of Messrs. Deacon, Looker and Deacon), being
retained for the defence.
The case for the prosecution having been closed on Friday,
Peer Bux the third defendant, went into the box and gave his version of the occurrence. On the day in question he saw a crowd of Chinese fighting with his two servants. He called to them to return and when they entered the house the Chinese threw stones breaking several windows This attack was maintained for about three quarters of an hour, by which timeɑ two Indian police returning from duty appeared on the scene. Some time later the police came and arrested his two servants. Next day he went to the Police Court to see what was being done to his men, and he himself was arrested. His ankles were swollen. Witness took off his socks to sbow the jury bis ankles.
Cross-examined here had not been any unpleasantness batween himself and the Chinese over the well. He had however told the Chinese they were not to dip a dirty vessel into the water. He did not notice the deceased
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among the crowd of Chinese, neither did he make any remark about the Chinese defiling the water. He denied having taken the vassal from the Chinese and declared that the allegations against him were made up.
The first prisoner who was sworn in Afghan, said that he was employed by Peer Bux. The dispute arose because a Chinaman tried to put a dirty tab into the well. The second defendant told the Chinaman not to use bis dirty bucket, bat to use the tin which was suspended near the well.
The Chinaman instead made an abusive remark and struck the defendant with his bamboo, The latter wreated the bamboo from the Chinaman and struck bim. Then the Chinaman ran away but returned accompanied by a crowd who set upon them.
The second defendant deposed that the deceased first struck him. He retaliated, striking his assailant on the back with a bamboo, and when the crowd came and attacked them witness fought with them. He struck several men and was hit himself several times.
Cross-examined-The man had to be carried away as a result of the blow witness gave him. Witness took the blame for all that happened that day.
An Indian constable test-fied to seeing a crowd outside Peer Bux's house on the cay in question.
Counsel having addressed the jury, the latter retired and after a short absence returned with a verdict of guilty against the first two and not guilty against the third, who was discharged. The others were each sentenced t twelva months' imprisonment.
BAIL ESTREATED.
Yeung Chik Sang who was charged with fal. sifying trade marks applied to tea chests, failed to surrender to his bail, and Sir Henry Bar. keley, who appeared to prosecute, said that his Lordship had already estreated the bail of this man. Sir Lieary suggested that the case be remanded till next sessions, and should the prisoner la apprehended, he would have to await bis trial in isoo.
His Lordship said the case would staud ad- journed until next sessions.
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The Chinese Ministry of Posts and Com- munications is now considering ways and means to undertake the whole distribution of mails, Sir Henry applied for the costs of the pro. both local and foreign, throughout the Empire,secution, and his Lordship said he would grant including taking over the work now being per- that. But he would not agree to counsel's formed by the post office branches of the differ- request that the estreated bail be applied to ent treaty Powers.
the payment of costs and ordered the tea to b
[November 2, 1907, detained. He advised counsel to make applica- tion to the Treasury for the costs of the prosecution.
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Tuesday, 29th October.
IN SUMMARY Jurisdiction.
BEFORE MR. H. H. J. GoMPERTZ (ACTING
PUISNE JUDGE).
LI PAK AGAIN.
A number of actions were heard against the Lik Loong Wo Kee bank, of which it will be remembered the Puisue Judge held that Li Pak was a partner. Mr. E. J. Grist, soting for the following plaintiffs who each claimed for $1,000, Man Hop Yuen Sang Ki and the Chen Tung Yeuk, obtained judgment in esch case, the claims being for money deposited with the bank. Mr. F. C. Master, who had formerly obtained judgment against Li Pak in four similar actions, now asked for formal judgment against the bank, and the cases having been proved judgment was entered accordingly. Mr. d'Almada e Castro also obtained judgment on behalf of Kom Kwan Uing for $1,000.
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Wednesday, October 30th,"
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
BEFORE MR. H. H. J. GOMPERTZ (ÁCIING PUISNE JUDGE).
ABSENT WITNESSES.
In the action Wong Sam Koo against Tsui Ming trading as the Hing Lee Hop Kee for $750 and costs there arose an issue of garnishso against Ng Wah, which was set down for bear- ing. Mr. C. F. Dixon, of Messrs. Hastings and Hastings, represented the plaintiff, and Mr. O. D. Thomson acted for Ng Wah.
Mr. Dixon asked for an adjournment on the ground that he was unable to find his witnesses. He had two witnesses, one being the wife of Tsui Ming, bat he understood they had both been got at" by Ng Wah and he could not therefore get hold of them. He had issued a subpons for the attendance of Tsui Ming's
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wife bat the Court officials as well had been unable to find her. If the adjournment were granted he was prepared to pay the costs for Mr. Thomson's attendance.
Mr. Thomson-Unless my friend is prepared to prove by evidence that his clients' witnesses have been prevented from attending through my client he has no right to make the allegation. it is a very common allegation for the Chinese to make if they cannot get their witnesses.
Mr. Dixon-I think I can prove it.
Mr. Thomson-The garnishes order is dated October 10, three weeks ago, so that my friend has had plenty of time to get his witnessee.
Mr. Dixon-I had them in my offios but on the eve of the trial they have disappeared. I don't make any allegations against my f ¡and, but we say the entire transaction was fraud. ulent. Toni Ming became very seriously involv. ed some time ago, when he had a contract for Messrs. Fenwick and Company. It was not completed.
Mr. Dixon-It was arranged that Tsui Ming should run away and that the work be transferred to Ng Wab. Tsui Ming's wife was pressut when the conversation took place. An assign- ment was made and the money was handed over, bat va leaving Mr. Holms office the money was returned.
Mr. Thomson-The consideration for the assignment was $5000, and $1100 wers handed
over.
His Honour -You say the whole thing was fraud lent?
Mr. Dixon-Yes. The matter is the abject of an Original Jurisdiction action.
Mr. Thomson stated that the defence *set up by Messrs. Fenwick and Company was the penalties due under the contract, but that had nothing to do with the question of adjourdment, His friend had no reason for adjourning the
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His Honour-Of course you will get your
costs.
Mr. Dixon-If I don't have the wituenses by next week I shall have to abandon this inrue,