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SUPREME COURT. Wednesday, October 28th. In SUMMARY JURISDICTION. BEFORE Ma, H. H. J. GOMPATI (ACTING PUISKE JUDGE).
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SA MÅTTER FOR ARBITRATION,
Action was brought by the Hom Ban Wing Arm against Tang Cher, otherwise Dang Choo, elaiming from the defendant as one of the Com mittes of the Kowloon Cricket Club the sum of 874108, being as to $30), balsace duo in reapot of a contract for the construction of a cláb hrase, and as to 8444.03 for extra work done tó the said club house outside the contract. ....
Mr. Davidson (of Messrs Hastings and Hastings) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr P. W. Goldring (of Masura Goldring, Barlow and Morrell) for the defendert.
Mr. Goldring said be wished to rates the point that the matters in dispute had been agreed to be submitted to arbitration, and the proper course was for the case to go to the arbitralor. His Lordship Is that in tsagreement? Mr. Goldring-Yes, it is contained in the contrast of the principals that double, disputes ›and differences of opintos should be referred
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRYSS THURSDAY, OCTOBHE 19TH 1908,
Mr. Davidson-tr. Haseland has already | She was now living spart from her husband been sub-pened by the other side and he advised my allant that he had no cam. My friend has got to prove that there in some mattor utsettled that should be referred to the arbitrator.
Mr. Goldring As the notion stands, it is for money due under the contract, and for extras, The plaintiff does not my anything about the award he should have got. My friend wants to consider the award as a cortificats.
Hie Lordship-If afidavits had been fled, and Mr. Davidson had been given notice, this matter would never have come to Court at all.
Mr. Goldring-If your Lordship doan not hold the cartiloiste amounts to an award-
His Lordship-I don't, but I regret you did not give notice,
r. Goldring-I would bare, but up till yesterday I was informed that the case was ging to be settled. I say that this certificate was obtained by misrepresentation on the part of the plaintiff.
Mr. Davidson-How on my friend say there are matters to be referred to arbitration when on the fade of it the whole contrast is over! The architect, who has to determine all these matters; has given a certificata.
His Lordship-I think my charan is clear. to. Hr. E. M. Hazeland as arbitrator. The I had better adjourn the case for effidavits to be Bled, and will give the plaintiff costs of the only provisions for arbitration ars contained in the Code, in a section of which it is stated day, kecause I think aftdavite should have been that if any party takes legal proceedings theted. It seems to me prima facie that Mr. Goldring in right, and that, if affidavits had other party can apply to the Court fora stay
been filed, I should have made an order. of Raob proceedings. I would hate made appli-"
Argument will be continued in Chambers on. estion before, but the plaintiffs approached my client and came to my office with a view to Faturday morning. having the maiter settled by Mr. Hezeland. As a matter of profesional etiquette 1 could not see them, and they decided to go on I would nak your Lordship for a stay of pro- oeedings. This is eminently a case for Mr. Hazeland to decide the questions in dispute,
CLAIM FOR MONEY LANT, '
Umbeilion De Ga' Benna proceeded against F, Allen sad Augusta Allen to recover the sum of $90, balance due on money lent to the defendant Angada. Allen
During the six months he was sway ha seni ber 4. She could not say how much salary her husband received, at sometimen he told her ona thing and sometimes another. One month be told her hin miary was $260, and another month $200.
Mr. Hodgson mid his olient would tell the Court that bin wife was amply provided for during his absence. When he was away he sent her money, sad she borrowed the amounts and on without his knowledge.
PARIS LETTER.
(WHITTEN FOR THE “DAILY PRE«« "}
A LABOUR CONGRESS.
FRANCO-GERMAN BELATIONĖ,
A great deal of the sting of the Moroccan orlain has been taken out by Germany's reply. to the Franco-Spanish note which has made a Paris, September 25th,
very good impression on the French and which Great preparations continue to be made at is decidedly re-moring. The Ministars in Marsailles--a trombleserie city for the approach Gounell, under the presidency of M. Fallibres, Crom-examined by Mr. Hodgnon, witnsen seid ing Congress of the General Labour Feders of Bambouillet, have unanimopaly recognised her husband gave her about 3150 or $170 ■tion which opens on the 5th of next month, and Germany's conoliatory tons in the present from which great things are expected. It in to dimonition. Germany has dleplayed great com- be hoped that the organisern, in soleating mohsen-sense by noting as she has done, and not month.
a town as Marseilles, were well advised, and that further embarrassed the movements of France they fully took into careful consideration the and Spain. It is not expected that Germany conqusnces which may likely follow auch will again attempt to prove unfriendly, or that bold stap. Notable is the fact that the repre- she will raise difficulties in the near future, sentative congrem so alonely follows on the Though Franov asunot accept all the reserva- publication of a series of reports on this labortions contained in the German note at least, movement for the yases 1906-08, which affords, straight away, the back of the main difficulty points that still remain to be settled cannot be ar will be seen, very interesting reading. Thus, has been broken. There is no reason why all we learn that the paying members havo increas ed from 203,273 in July, 1908, 10 294,598 in done in an amicable mood between the two great- September 1908. The National Syndicats of neighbouring countries who bave everything to Bailwaymen is at the head of the federated gain by harmony, and loss everything otherwise. organisations with 45,590 members, having very The pacification of Moreoso-a big task, but nearly doubled its numbers in the two years not impossible can only be accomplished by all Twe prominent questions, will be discussed at Powers interested working hand in hand. the Congrees. In the first place, the reformers, Germany has, at last, it appears, become con- who favour an exclusively legal action, as vinoed of this fast, and taken the advies of her opposed to the present syndical action, do not boat friends.
Inspector Allen was then called, and deposed to being separated from his wife. He had two boys at St. Joseph's College, and thros girls in the French Convent. Witness had sole charge of them, and their support cost him $110 = month. Plaintiff told him that on July at his wife borrowed. $100 from her. Witness told her he would not repay it unless she could give bim a letter of acknowledgment from Mrs. Allen, or produce an I.O.U. or promissory note, he told him she had no receipt, but would obtain a letter of ask nowledgment from Mes, Allen. When plaintif saw him again, and eald the had not the soknowledgment, witness said he would not acknowledge the debt, but would pay $10 on socount. When in Hongkong
per month.
congeal their intention to alluck the revolution.
THE DIEDE SNAIL
French gourmets, or lovers of good things, aties, who at present rule the C.G.T. Secondly, his hours expenses averaged from $150 to $160 | a straggle will take place over the question of have become quité alarmed at the great falling.. When he was away, the house proportional representation. At present each off which has taken place in the succulent edible expenses should not have been more than 888 yndicate has only one voice at the Congress of anail. It appears thst diecase he dono much month, as thers would be no European the C. G. T., whatever the number of its damage among its ranks, especially in Périgord, table, no liqueurs, no newspapers and no inel members may be; in the same way, each which is the home of the best of its kind. So dentals". When he returned to the Colony ha federation is represented on the federal com grave is the peril that it is threatened with found $50 owing for two months rent; two mittes by only one delegate. The reformers, extinction Advantage of this state of things months pay, 814, due to the "boy"; three who appear to be backed by the prioters,bas been taken by the orer-watobful adulterators months' pay due to two smahs, #94; and textils workers, railwayman, and, perhaps, who now turn out thousands of snails made from the miners, desire representation proportional “ tête de veau" (calf's hond, ) and well the sham tailor's bill for $46,
to the number of the members of each fiders- artiole as if genuine. The edible snail is a variety tion. The attitude of the working classes in that is cultivated in this country, with great
must be keenly felt by cultivatorg and very serious happening to the "industry
bemoaned by yourmet“.
By Mr. Kong Sing-You were perfectly willing to pay this debt if you were
such as overtime, extras and penalties. The Mr. P. M. Hodgson (of Messed. Ewens and satisfied that your wife had borrowed the the event of war will also be discussed. The care, and at some expense, se that anything
whole esse turns on Mr. Hazeloud's evidence and nothing else, and I submit that the proper course would be to refer the matter to him
Mr Davidsen-This is not a case, which is provided for by the clause my friend bas read at all. The position in this. What is mod for is à sua of $300, part of the contract price for which certificate has been given by the
which Mr. Hazeland
architect; and a sum of 2444.08 for extra work, which has also been certifled by the architect.
Mr. Goldring-Subject to certain deductions was to make, The certificate was given in the morning, subject to certain work being completed in the afternoon, but when the coatingtor got the certificate, he did not faith, the work:
Mr. Davidson-It is implied also in the contract that a final certificate shall be conclusive between the parties, and shall close all assconte His Lordship (to Mr. Goldring)-You are not contending that these certificates are not good?
Mr. Goldring-No, but this is a matter for Mr. Hazeland entirely. The work is not yet finished, but the certificate was given the contrastor on the understanding that he would Anhh it.
Mr. Otto Kong Bing appeared for the plaintiff, Harston) for the Erst defendant, and Mr. E. J. Grist (of Meters Wilkinson and Grist) for the savond defendant.
money? You could not satisfy me that it
had been borrowed.
Your wife told you about it --No. We are practically on non-speaking terms.
You also did not know that Mrs. Benne lont And you were on board the ship, and did not your wife $10 to go to Saigon ?—No, give bera cent! That's artros. I paid herratura passage, third class, and put 370 in her band, To get this money I had to sell my boy's insurancs for $160.
Mr. Kong Blog said this action was brought against the two defendants, who were husband and wife, fir money feat. At the time that this debt was contracted, the second defendant was living with her husband. The second defentiant, it appeared, called on the plalatif and asked her to load $50, at the same time representing that this money was das for food supplied to her and her family, and that if she did not pay the money she could not get any
When you went home what leave were "you further supplies. The plaintiff advanced the money, and bing on friendly terms with the second defendant, did not receive any acknow-on-Three months full pay and four months ledgment of the debt. The first loan was made ball pay leave.
in Febuary 1907. In July of the same year
His Lordship What is your salary-310 year, plus pilowance for knowledge of Chinese, $168 a year.
a
How are you paid f-En dollara. A 3-dollar
the first defendant was away in England, and here, and a 4/- dollar on love, the second deferdant, who was living by her- salt, again made the same representations to theLast month my cheque was $305, plaintiff, who advanced her another $50, but did not receive an acknowledgment. The second defendant told her at that time that she would repay that money when she got her remittance from the rat defendant. In January 1908, the tesond defendant asked; plaintiff to lend her a further sum of $10,
Mr. Grist-How much do you draw a mouth?
His Lordship Did you have to pay your Pasage home, or did the Government pay it? I had to pay.
His Lordship-I should have had affidavita
His Lordship-Was the husband still away 7 Mr. Davidson-The statements my friend and
Mr. Kong Sing--Yes. Froveeding, he said I make are statements not proved. I propose to put in the certificates which are perfectly the sam was advanced. On August at this conclusive, whatever Mr. Hazeland may have year the first defendant paid to the plaintiff $10 said or thought at the time. A bill for extra on account of the debt, and on September 1st work was submitted to Mr. Hazeland, he made he paid a like smount. On October 1st plaintiff some deductions in red ink, certified the amount asked the first defendant to pay a further as correct, and initialled it. How aan my friendum on account, but he declined, saying that go behind that certificate and say that the matter unless she could produce some receipt or acknowledgment be would not pay any more, ahould be referred to Mr. Holand P
My. Goldring-In that use the form of writ well knowing at the time that the woman had is wrong. The plaiuli should have med orno acknowledgment. applied to the Court to have the award made by anorder of the Court. Therefore, if my friend contends that, he must be non-suited.
Plaintiff was called, and gave evidence on th lines of her solicitor's opening statement.
His Lordship-Was there a separation order made by the Magistrate
Mr. Grist-No, but a separation order was drawn up by consent,
Plaintiff was then cross-examined by Mr. Hodgson.
Mr. Davidson-The object of this arbitration lause is that Mr. Haseland's opinion should be given, and his decision has been given. I salmit that this certificate senoludes the whole thing, His Lordship-I don't see how I ona do anything without having affidavits before me. Mr. Goldring--I will file an affidavit by Mr. Haseland, and enbait the contract,
Mr. Davidson—I submit your Lordship those payments P-No.
should hear the evidence.
Mr. Goldring-My friend will have au opportunity of answering my affidavit,
Mr. Davidson-The action might as well be tried now. It is a cheaper way of doaiding the question,
His Lordship-That is `eo.
Mr. Goldring-Very little cost has boon incurred in this action so far, and if the parties go before Mr. Hapland no further costs will be incurred,
You are a money lendor aren't you? No. I am the head of a Money Lost Association.
Was anybody prosent when you made any of
Mr. Grist then opened the case on behalf of the second defendant. He said that the position she took up in the matter was that any money which she borrowed was money borrowed for the purpose of necessaries.
His Lordship-Not the Balgon trip P Mr. Grist-Yes, because that money was borrowed with the consent of the husband, who netually went on board the steamer to see the "soond defendant off to Saigon.
Continuing. Mr. Grist said that whatever were necessaries, were necessaries suitable to people's station to life. The necessaries, for instance, for a person who received a salary of $10 a month were not the class of necessaries that would be required by a person who received
Mr. Davideon-What my friend's contention smounts to is this: that, because there is an arbitration clause in the contract, when certain monies are found due my client cannot recover them at law; he must go to Mr. Hazeland; The arbitration clause is to determine whist & salary of $1,000 a monta... due.
His Lordship (to Mṛ: Goldring)-You claim set of
• Mr. Goldring Yes;
His Lordship-I think the matter should be referred to the srchitect.
His Lordship thought he had better consider this case as a sort of triangular dush.
Mr. Rong Bing-I proenme I am entitled to judgment. Then it can be a duel between the two defendanta,
Uis Lordship-You are entitled to judgment
against someone.
Mr. Kong Bing-Against both defendants, His LordshipYou cannot get judgment against both. My own private opinion is that you are not entitled to sus both,
The second defendant was recalled, and stated that her husband allowed bar from $100 to $110 a month to keep herself and re children. It was not tres that she had made an arrangement with a compradore to get supplies for 817 s inouth.
His Lordship reserved his decision antil Friday.
AN ELECTION STORY.
An election petition was being tried, and a witness was called to prove “bribory."
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Dne of the gentlemen asys to ma, Hodge, Jon must vote for na," said the witness
"And what did you answer to that?" asked Сопдне!
"Well, I, how much ?** "And what did the agent say?". "He didn't say nothing. The gentleman on the other side be comes to me and says, 'You must vote for ds, Hodge."
"And what did you suswer?"
forward a long resolution at the Congres, one Union of Syndicates of the Seine will bring of the paragraphs of which runs as follows: "Considering the eventuality of a declaration of war, the Congress is of opinion that the working organisations shall be prepared to Fly thereto by a general strike, made me thorough by the insurrection of the mobilised Everyone fervently Lopes that considering servists and the soldiers of the active armap" how unsettled the labour world actually is in every country that the imposing meeting will pam off peacefully and be fruitful of good
rasulie,
TUR PARISIAN “MITEO."
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GRUMBLING. UNDERTAKERS.
To the colossal number of those dissatisfied with their lot in Paris must be added the undertakers who of late have been indulging in a great deal of grumbling not only se regarda antiquated uniforme which they would be glad their pay and hours of work, but also about their to see obanged. The French undertaker or "entrepreneur des Pompes Fuzabres" as he in salary of about 2,000 francs per annam He called here, worke 297 days in the year for a may be placed on the wick list for a whole year and yet draw full wages. The tips, too, whioli be receives are not insignificant, for his total wager, including tips, are not less than 55 francs s work, whilst the municipality pays 90 france head annually towards the supersnanation fund. Taking one thing with another, the lot of the undertaker's man in France would clamsy costume or uniform. For instance, the be bearable, were it not for his lugubrious and seaobman complains of his top boots, his cloak, and bis occked bat. The boots are huge Wellingtons reaching above the kuse, and with an outward froud, such that when it rains they serve admirably as a water bed for all the rivulets round about, so that in a few minutes the aubappy cookman's feet inside his boots
The coming of the Metropolitan Railway has given Paris another peki melier-that of the return-ticket vendor. Up to a given hour in the morning workmen's tickets are issued on the "Mete"-of which Ferians are so proud enabling the holder to socomp ish the double journey to kia dostigation and back in If he took two ordinary tickets, instead of a the evening for the reduced price of four sous, return ticket, he would be obliged to spend six sous. But certain keen observers and peyoko- logists among that class of Parisians who are siways on the look-out for an easy way of earn ing a living noticed that a cartain proportion of those who take return tickets in the morning have no need of the return half-ticket, and that at their destination they negligently throw away the half-used ticket. Others, in a moment are wading about in a small pood. The same of their little green tickets at night again, and, the Napoleonie fashion. It appears to form a of distraction, forget that they will have need may le said of the cocked hat, which is worn in following mechanically the gesture of other admirable gutter, discharging directly the rather an article of adoremont than of utility, travellers, let the tickets drop from their water down the neck. Next, there is the hands. Then comes the opportunity of the question of the cloak, whob appears to be return-ticket vendor, who carefully picks up all for the regulations forbid that it be worn closed the green tickets found in the various stations, lest the internal splendour be hidden from the and in the evening re-sells them for a penny to publia view. Finally, the pofin-bearere want those who arrive at the most frequented stations
to be allowed to wear cars instead of black on their way home, As may be imagined, thi
glamed top hats and evening dress suits. The ingenious, though fraudulent traffic brings in quite a respectable profit to thoin who dea! in thorities are not likely to yield on this point thone billste de retour or return tickets. Of of oliquet. Farin being proud of Croq zomorts, by which popular name undertakers are known course the risks are great, for if the operator are caught in the act they are several y punished, Another petit métier for which Paris in famous, connected with Metropolitan tickets is practised by some new vendors who supply themselves with a stook of railway tickets, and offer them for sale at the same time as their newspapera. The advantage to the the new vendor he is not obliged to waste his parchaser is this: by getting his ticket from time on arriving at the railway station by having to wait his turn at the ever-crowded
Frade, the undertaker's men must continue to Morides their comfort to their antiquated costumes which are described as "much too faneres."
THE PRESIDENT AND HIS SHOEMAKSH.' In the matter of dras both M. and Madame
Falliéres are as conservative ne ever they were before they occupied their present elevated position. Thongh First Citizen of the Ba public the President is totally indifferent to the vagaries of fashion. The pleat of M. Fallieres
EYES TREATED AT
TWO HOSPITALS
For Over a Year, but Baby Girl Grew Worse-Mother Followed Friendly Advice and There Has Been No Return of Disease for Three Years. ONE BOX OF CUTICURA
MADE PERMANENT CURE
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months. The doctors there were mosi kind sad attentive and did all thay - gould for her, but her eyes": sesmød o get worse. The doctor they sent me in to the Hospital. I had only #tended that institution a short time #ben a Mrs. Todd stopped me on the street and told me that Cutleurs Oint meni had mured her boy and advised me to try it. I commenced using that very night, The cure was marvel- ous. Her eye moon began to get strong and they are now as healthy as if there had never been anything the matter with them. The cure was completed with loos than one box of Cutlours. Ointment, My little girl was then not faree years old. She is now six and wo have bever had the least trouble with her er since. I trust this letter may be the moans of others being cured my little girl has been. Mr. F. Phi- Ups Grafton St., Waverly, Sydney. X. B. W., Aug. 8, 1907."
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THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE IN
A CHINESE HOTEL. --
An interesting ones was heard before Mr. J. R. Wood at the Magistracy yesterday, when the proprietor of the Shanghai Hotel was sharged with carrying on
Chinese theatrical per-
forwance of a public nature on his premises without furnishing au sbstract of the plot or nature of the performanse to the Registrar- Genoral
Mr, G. E. Morrell (of Hemrs, Goldring, Barlow and Morrell), who appeared for the defendant, pleaded not guilty. He admitted that a Quinese theatrical performanov had been- going on at the hotel for two or three days, but said it was not of a public nature. It was simply held for the benefit of people dining in the hotel, and no charge was made. If his Worship held that the performance was of a public nature,
His Worship-The ground of defence is that tine, or simply to warn the defendant. Mr. Morrell would ask him to impose a nominat
Mr. Morrell--That the general públic were not admitted, and that no charge was made. It the public were not admitted
was joat like the band performances at the Hongkong Hotel.
His Lordship-I presume the dinner is public?
Mr. Morrell-If I liked to go an have dinner there I could, but I would not be sharged Chief Detective Inspector Hanson naked anything for the theatrical performance.
permission to call evidence, as he did not concur with Mr. Morrell about the performance not being a public one. He could put a man in the box who bought two tickets, and be (Mr. Hanson) followed him into the performanos.
Mr. Orme (from the Registrar-General's office) drew his Worship's attention to the wording of the commons, and said the defendant say further that the performanos was one which would in no circumstances. had not furnished an abstract of the plot. He would
"I said, "How much? So bassked me what t'other gentleman offered, and I told him five | booking office. On the other band the advan- trousers to-day is where it siwaya was-at the be allowed by the Registrar-General. shillings."
tage to the newavendor is that with every "And what did the agent de!"
ticket he sells a paper, so that while he makes "He gave me ten. Councel sits down triumphant, and up starts no fiusneisi profit on the ticket, be largely in oresman bin sale of newspapers. A good idea, the other side,
"Did you vote for the first party!" "No."
"Did you vote for the second P” "No, I ain't got a vole !"
WEATHER REPORT.
His Lordship-You need not enlarge on it,
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued Mr. Grint, prosceding, said the second defend-
the following report: ant contended that all the money borrowed was
On the 20th at 11.55 am-The barometer borrowed for the purpose of necessaries. There has fallen rapidly in E Japan, and risen The depression hea erased the N.E. part of was no joint liability of busband and wife for moderately ovar N. hina. Decessaries supplied. Either it was money
he Bea of Japan and is now moving into the Mr. Davidson-On the face of the sortificate lont to the women herself, and she was charge-Pacife to the E. of Hokkaido.
Pressara is high over bias to the North of this money is due, and this is the means of rable for borrowing it, az oredit was given
Strong monecok may be expected in the part of the Chisa Ses. Fozmiesa Channel and over the Nagar) of the Ch as des at 10 am. to-day, 0,01 inches,
free from fraud.
THE LADY BARRISTEE
ON-
Mile. Miropolky a lady barrister practia ing in this city—has just bean the recipient of numerous congratulations which she has well deserved. A few days ago this talented and charming young lady appeared at the Seine Assines for the purpose of defeuding an happy women accused of having osused the death of her obild-a case of extremo poverty. Unable to find work and starving, the mother resorted to charcoal fumes with which to end her wretched existence as well as that of her infant. The latior died, but it was possible to
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knee. Since 1876 he has bought his blue addition to furnishing the plot of the perform cravates or ties, with white spote, at a little ance the defendant was also required to furnis shop on the Boulevard St. Michel, et 1 franca bill giving the contents of the play. It was sob. That is the price he still pays. For the obvious that he took none of the umal pro last twenty years he has bought his boots from peeding, and the only matter for his Worship a modest shoemaker's, who charges bim 18 francs to find was whether or not the play was a Detectiva A Hung was called, and stated that at 930. p.m. on the 20th instant ho want a pair; while those of Mdme. Fallibres opet 15 public one. francs. The same bumble cobbler resently asked permission to put on his niga "Shoe. maker to the President of the Repablio" in with a constable to the Shanghai Hotel, and tickets, for which ho paid 50 cents, they want Faili éres, and his wife with a dozen and a half-handed him, and for which he paid. With these exchange for which he offered to provide M. called for two theatre tickets which were women were on the stage, and the conversation absolutely free. The President declined,”
used was very obsone. There were over thirty dozen pairs of boots respectively annually in and saw the performance. Hoth men and prostitutes. Witness did not have any dinner. One of the tickets was trauslated by the END OF A REMARKABLE CAREER people prosent, and among them a number of Court interpreter. It read, "Commencing daily from 1 to 3. Take this ticket along with you and have your dinner. If you go there
covering the money. Isabmit to year Lordship to the husband and he was responsible the Yangtze, and relatively low over the .bring the mother to life after great trouble. Earl Russell, died yesterday morning at ttor time these tickets can be used as waste
that the counter claim must a substantiat on Is this instance $110 was lent, and only a few dollar,
Hie Lordship-If that is, then you get your coste,
Mr. Davidson-In any case, I submit I was entitled to notice of this defence,
$20 was paid by the
the rostand our cocoon bat Mr. Grist did not think he would admit having paid the money.
His Lordship Even if he did, that wouldn't prove anything.
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending Bar, the French Portia had the satisfaction of Claude Hooft, was with fear has he dieditiokota were for anything except the dinner
The forecast for the. 24 hours ending at noon Mr. Grlet-It would be an admission of his to-day is as follows:
N.E. winds, liability.
Hongkong & Neighbourhood. fresh to strong's
Mr. Goldring The plaintiff frequently approached the principal and Mr. Hazeland with regard to a settlement, and I was instreated His Lordship-It might be his kindness of on Monday morning that the case was going heart. to be withdrawn and submitted to Mr. Hase- laul. It was only yesterday afternoon that I heard it was not going to be settled by Mr. Hassland,
Mrs. Allen said she required the money borrowed for necesarias. Part of the money borrowed was for the trip to Balgon, Her ( husband bought the ticket and took her on board,
Formosa Uhannel.
fain.
...Same as No. 1
Bouth coast of China between 7 Bame as No 1
Hongkong and Lamucks, South coast of Cuins between 7 gamy s No, I
Hongkong and Hainan...
Mr. Morrell-The question is whether the Elisa sostowed the Hegistrer Heneral's no allow this practice, but there as no lat #gainst it.
MAHEL COUNTESS 2088ELL'# DEATH. Mabel ountess Barsell, the former wife of After a most brilliant pooch before a large Maidenhead at the age of thirty-six. She had audience composed wooatly of fashionably dressed ruffered from consumption for several months paper la lies, and serves of the Her mother, Lady Beott, widow of the late Sir After her divoros from Earl Bass- the Countess
continued to style. hereself Mebel Counters Russell by arrangement with the Earl who andertook, "on behalf of himself and any future wife, not at any time to taks proceedings to prevens Lady Russell retaining and using
Mr. Orme-He ought to find out, -. Since her unfortunate marriage the Conatess
Mr. Morrell-The Registrac-Genoral dos title of Countess for the rest of her life.
Bis Worship held that the performance w occupping her time with poultry farming. Re-not allowed to performo. lived quietly at her riverside housing. Re: not publish the fact that men and women a cently she contemplated taking larger farm pad opening a shop in the West End-D. of a public nature, and fined the defendant $5
the minimum panally, press, Beptember 23rd
obtaining the acquittal of her client. As soon as the jury returned their verdict, considerable applance was raised to the delight of the distinguished lady barrister who had conducted most likely to lead to an early marriage. - Mlle her osse, so admirably well. Her triumph is
tinguished looking, and looks truly bewitching Miropolsky is of middle height, dark and Sis. in her court dream her barrister's toga and togne, which becenio ker so well.
Mr. Orme-There is a law against it. Mr. Morrell It does not follow the
every man knows the customs of the Registra General.