FASHIONABLE WEDDING,
MEIN AUSTIN--GORDON.
BRIDAL COUPLE RIDE ON A WORX ENGINE.
·THE HONGKONG "DAILY PRESS," MONDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 1919,
BROKERS AT VARIANCE.
SHARES, ETC.
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Defendant stated that Karem Deen
A DEAL IN HONGKONG "ELECTRIC had been sent to. his offer with malicious,
intent
Karem Deen was not speaking the truth. Witness hal mo cenfidence in In the Summary Court, on Saturday, him. Plaintiff and witness were part- Mr. Justice Melbourne, concluded the nets. The 75 which plaintiff now hearing of an action brought by Mr. Jclaimed was the amount he paid witness to M. P. da Silva, broker, against Mr. L make up for the loss over failure to take V. F. Ribeiro, broker. to recover the sum, of 804, 52
up the shares, The commission on the There was for $203,84
a Kaunter-claim
sale of the Kloon Marite Lot was one
given him a half of 3 per cent., staring per cent.
Plaintiff had, however, only
that Mr. Figueiredo claimed per that was true and told Mr. Silva so, and en for his work. He did not think
that was the reason for the present notion against him.
Mr. W. E. L. Shenton appeared for Mr. Ribeiro. Mr. da Silva, and Mr. M. K. Lo for
Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher. in proposing the toast of the bridesmaids, said he had had the honour of the acquaintance of at least two of them for a longer period than most of those present.
He frat made the 'acquaintance of Alix when she ran into him with a hoop, and he had been, introduced to Jean when she was still in her perambulator.
As in little Betty, he had recently become acquainted with her on one of the Peak roads (Laughter.) It was a pity that speeches were not made by Indies on such ocea sions
If. for instance. Mrs, Maitland had been asked to speak, she would have
Mr. Shenter explained that Mr, da era able to tell of the charms of the Silva's claim bridesmaids and refer to the splendid amounts 875 advanced to the defend
was made up of two warwork done in the Government Civil Canton June 17th., 1919, against the pur- Hospital by Pesgy (Laughter.) thought it was Tennyson who said that a Electric Company, which shares the desked him to write to Mr. Fineiredo f He chase price of 50 shares in the Hongkongnews stated that it was plaintiff who,
Prospexiunimed by Mr. Shenten" wit happybridesmaid made a happy bridefendant had not delivered to the plain- Judging from the smiling faces before tiff, und 220.02. being half share of the him, he had no doubt whatever as to the ultimate fate of the bridesmaids.
money the as profit in a provision husi- ness in which the plaintiff and the d fendant were partners. This second amunt, said Mr. Shenton, had already
u ideal weather, the marriage took place, on Saturday, at Mr. Reginald M-in-Austin, of Mr. Jardine, Matheon & tim, settlest gon" of Mr and Mrs. J." J. Mein-Austin. of Black thebrie, Barchill, Ayeshigi, and Miss Margaret Grant in Peggy ")" Gordon, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. (2 Çivrilm, of Hongkong. Both parties being well-known and popular in Hang- hops, the rebinny ALT St. Joseph's Charch and the reception which followed at ti Hongkong Hotel were attended by a large and reputatile gathering of el European community. The bride- Krunar's colleagues, in the Hongkong Volunteer Fire Brigade" and the members of the Regular Brigade, played in.
pro nineng part in the wedding festivities.
the Church had bein tastefully derrated wim white Powers by the || (Laughter.) Misses A, and F. Hordean, A. Leith,
M. R. Kennedy thanked Mr. Fletcher
Vida and Doris virimble and son behalf of the bridesmaids for the com-wen paid over by the defendant, so the Windeck As thu bride entered plimentary things he had said about
the ama of her father, who gave her away, suitable music was played in the organ by Mr. E. J. Chap
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C: was really concerned with the sum of $375.
Mr. F. Maitland proposing the touse of The bride's dress was of white Mr. tiordon was proud he was a Scot half share of the commission received as the bride's father and mother, said that red, was for the sum of $203.84, being The counter-claim, Mr. Shenton pro chariase, trimmed with silver, the train probably his proudest moment was when the broker in the sale of Marine Lot No. Inng of white satin and georgette, trim
he had marched in front of the pipers [41.. Kowloon,"under a verbal agreement med, wathi silver and a large silver lovers. knot in the bottom right-hand corner.
two years ago, as head of the St. Andrew's made between the parties in January, Effe shower bouquet was composed of doubt of being the futher ut such that the plaintiff and the defendant car- Society Mr. Gordon was alse proud: no 1915. The defendant's allegation was white carnations, gardenia and
agus term The Misses Alix and Jean daughters as he had. As for Mrs. Gordon, ried on their respective businesser in Gerdau attended their sister as brides-
* generous, hearty and coud parnership--the plaintiff, un a land and maurels. They wore white Erench erêpe
Mother tunic dresses. brimmed with fringe and Mr. Gordon's "speech was punctuated shipping broker and that, therefore thi
share broker, and the defendant is funk and mole panne velvet hats trim-front applause. Addressing the defendant was entitled to the amount med with skunk. They carried bouquetside, he said: Peggy, sou are leaving claimed. of jink carnations and asparagus fern. shortly, but you must never forget
The plaintiff's case was that. Little Miss Betty Kensett, daughter of that Hongkong claims you as one of
no partnership except on a Mr. and Mrs. Guy Kennett. made a
her daughters. Having been born here charming train-bearer. Her dress was of and with the exception of your school. white velvet and her Dutch, bonnet was days, suit all your life in this beautiful trimin d with skunk.. The bride's me little Island, that fact carries for you
Mr. Silva denied that he and defend- ther's dress was of violet French crepe, the fight and privilege to represent provision business. He had advanced de- and her velver hat was trimmed with Hongkong whether in church, fair or fendant $375 against the purchase price ant were partners in any but the general oxpress. Mr R. Kennedy reted as best arvembly in any part of the world. Do of 36 shares in the Hongkong Electric man," while Lt. Col. Mayhew, R.M.L...ot be afraid, bat, with shoulders braced Co., which defendant had not delivered Messrs. A. C7 Leith, and A. Murdoch and head wrect, step forward and with- performed the duties of groomsment out fear proudly let them see what
The ceremony was performed by Father Hongkong can progfure.
to hire and 29,82, being half share of the Augustin After the signing of the Mr. Austin, he said:
Speaking to
money due as profit in the provision business. The second amount Bad been You are taking repaid by defendant. He denied that be
regist:7.
there was
special transaction, namely, the provi- sion basin us in which they were equal parters in the profits and losses.
about the Kowloon Marine Lot beenuse witness was plaintiff's partner. · He had | known Mr. Figueiredo for a very long time. He did not know that Mr.
far as he knew, Mr. Figueirio was Figueiredo beld an important position in lesers. Highes & Hough's attire. As |
respectable: He had met Mr. Figueire
in stating that he and plaintiff were do on seteral agensions, but had not had any dealings with hink Witness persist-
parners in all transactions, though in sene Specifie, transactions they kept Separate Recounts. The Kowloon Marine lot transaction was not à separate ond If he were not a partner why should. Mr... Silva submir all the letters to him een- cerning the business If they were not partners Mr. Silva should have asked him to miad his own, business.
Mr. Shenton: That is the reason why you two are at loggerheads.
The reason they became angry was that Witness stated that up to July 31st, he and plaintiff were on the best of terms.
the plaintiff came to his office and told bim that the buyers.refused to carry out the transaction in connection with the
Witnessi Kowloon marine lot because the taxes,
Plaintiff advised him to let the matter and ground-rents had not been paid. characterised le RM absurd
drop, but witness told him not do any thing wrong, which would mean a breach of contract. Later on, witness, Silva and) Kareem Den held a conversation, and the last-named accidentally told witness
the Church to the strains of Mendels-
the news-wedded couple left away this day one of the few remaining had to give $203.34 to defendant as half that Mr. Figueiredo had paid Silva one
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sohn's Wedding March under arthway, formed by the hatchets of the 1 firemen present. They were conveyed to the Hongkong Hotel in
one of the
pebbles from the Hongkong, beach, and, share of the commission received as
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He
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in handing over this treasure. I ask you brokerage in the sale of Marine Lot No.
per cent. commission, and had given him' to keep it safely near your heart, and
a cheque on the Mercantile Bank. when you again return to Hongkong may
There was no verbal ngreeked Silyn if this wore true, stating that ment between himself and defendant on
he did not see any reason why he should not get a half share of the unmission. He also prumixed not to disclose the mat- ter to anyone. Silva told him that Mr.
Fire Brigade rogines which had been it" Instre be as brilliant as on the day that point. He was. bowever, willing to
decorated with white Rowers for the occa
sion. As soon as Mr. and Mrs. Austin had taken their seats four firemen jump- ed on to the engine, which started off to the accompaniment of the Fire Engine bell. A fireman's boot had been attached In the rear of the engine, and, trailing on the road. it bare the journey well, and was afterwards given a prominent position in the reception-hall.
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Standing under a huge canopy flowers, in the centre of which was sua
it was handed over to your charge. Re- Flying to the remarks made by Mr. Mait End, the speaker said: I thank you for your kind words. What you said about my wife 1 fully endorse, but the said about the good qualities of the bride's father the "better,
What good mints our children have developed ar entirely due to the good influence of ... good nuther, I want to read.
you little bit from Sheridan: • Women
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give that amount as a gift
Cross-examined by Mr. Lo in regard to his financial position, "plaintiff stated that some Government pensioners had to do other work to make ends meet, parti. cularly if they were married men. His own pension was not sufficient for his wants.
Figueiredo had taken halt per cent. "com- mission for himself. They had angry words and Silva left the office. ing?-Witness: Yes
Mr. Shenton: Do you go in for shoot-
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You know what the hair-trigger BI trigger and get on with the double action. All I
I say is I wish you to lock the hair-
(Lacanter.) After July 31st, you thought that Mr. Silva was trying to do you?- Witness. Yes.
Mr. Let You were not in position to chuck money about }
You thought Silva got one per cent. Witness: Me chuck money about when he told you he got 4 per cent. 1-
Thal position to chuck money about! Al-
Continuing Was what I learnt witness stated that the reason why he did not go and see Mr. Figueiredo and End though he was unable to give away.pre-out whether it was 1 per cent, or one.
per cent. was because he was not on the
pended a big marriage bell worked out Kovern us, let as render them perfect Continuing, witness said he was not in
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it.
The
so much
Breman's Cland Severn said. be had dom of men. It is by women that nature tents of money, yet when defendant ak-
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man,
Tontorrow, Austin, you'll has modu
For better or for worse, I mein; J'et's hope the weather will be fin
Or better than it's lately hein.
la matul lore let us sarmeixe
bc-
We shall the fields of rapture glein; i
to
And
I best of terms with him. M. Funi
witness.
during
dence was conflicting
Mr. Lo, in his defence. said the evi- have been heard of the matter if his Nothing would client had not learnt of the one per cent. commission and persisted in asking for his proper share.
in white Bowers. Mr. and Mrs. Austin ore they are enlightened, received the congratulations of their mum the more shall we be. On the vultivation
Eriends." erpus
The cake was cut with The
of the mind of wonen depends the wis Hon. Mr. been asked to propose the toast of the bride and bridegroom
duty to which writes on the hearts of men."
ed him for 8373 he gave it to him. Wit. was plaintiff's relative and was he was antecustomed (laughter) and plause.) Mr. Gordon, whose gilt for (Ap
ness expected to receive $10,000 if a big not necessary to keep accounts of the Plaintiff had told him it was te, which
t he could do little justice anecdote is so well known, next related scheme for waterworks, if Macao was put share transactions. An account, however, he felt The bride's family had been honoured in the story of the Scottish minister, who, through. Brokers always trusted each Hongkong for many years, and it was a delivering a sermon on
was kept of the provision transaction. source of
ce of gratisation to all of them that enith: I see before me woman who other; if there were no trust there would Nearly all the merchants in Hongkong
women's duty, ME.
He had sufficient
to live upon. maney Gordon were with them has been guilty of the great sin of dis be no business. The shares were bought in the best "of health and strength. The bridegroom was
en account lucky
of the boyentt. were suffering Не
obedience to her husband. I am going to lieved that, notwithstanding their
ade paint out the
for his mother-in-law; and the money he think the
Mr. Sherchants of Hongkong
I may be wrong, but I Bremen were always lucks that throwing this breviors at her. you by His
save defendant belonged to his mother-the last few years had a prolific business, good fortune on this crasion had as he took up the book to throw it, in-law. He had not untered into part
Witness: There was a boycott. called forth a poem which he had heard every woman in the congregation flucked nership with defendant. the
Mr. Shenton it bad nothing to de previous night from the bride which ber head. (Laughter.) met the case of Mein
with shipping and share-brokerage.-Wit ter.) They would no doubt like to hear in the usual social amenities.
Austin. (Laugh-
Mr. W. Logan, Secretary of the Hong-ness: It had in my case, all my ships Another pleasant half-an-hour passed kong Stock Exchange said that on June, were Japanese.
The Hong. 4th, 1914, the selling price of electrics kong Hotel orchestra discoursed bright was 873; the official list said the price music, sad when, at about 1.30 p.m., the was a nominal. If the nominal was bride and bridegroom left for their $75 he would consider 750 the proper honeymoon at Fanling, Mr. T. F. Hough price for selling. Soon after the Japé having kindly lent his bungalow for the settlement, Mr. Ribeiro told him he send-off. Mra, Austin's going-away dress aid the rate 873. but he had no shares at Vasco da Gama calling upon plaintiff for purpose, they received a very hearty wanted to purchase to shares. Witness Mr. Shenton said the basis of the setion was of white French crepe, trimmed the time. As Ribeiro would have to pay a fight, and the latter, like a country was ill-feeling. It was the spirit of brokerage of 50 cents, the price to him would really be 873.50,
vokel replied: I'll have the law on Mr. Severa, continuing. said they all recipients of a large number of presents were worth less than that quotation..
The newly-married couple were the nominal price was mentioned the shares for
Cross-examined: Generally, when a hoped that, united in matrimony and
His Honour zave judgment for plaintifl ärrounded by the number of friends
$37511
with costs. which they had in Hongkong, the newly Mr. Claud Severn, Lady Rees Davies, the could not have been got easily,
Amongst those present, either at the When Ribeiro asked for the 50 shares the counter-claim, but His Honour re- church or the reception, were the Hon. after the
Mr. Shenton asked for judgment on married couple would have an extremely Hon. Mr. B. D. C. Wolfe and Mrs. Shenton asked if he could have bought as he wished to consider bf position. June settlement the shares plied that he was unable to grant it. happy married life. (Applause.)
Mr. Mein-Austin, in reply, said he had Wolfe, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Mr. W. them at, say. 850.
Mr. Mr. Lo asked for a writtes judgment, speech prepared for the ocea Adamson, Mr. and Mrs, H. Humphreys, most certainly the shares could have been first, but Mr. Lo said he was unable to sion, but, knowing that they would want Mr. and Mrs. A. G. M. Fletcher, Mrant at that price. Anything could be do that until he knew the prints which Witness replied that His Honour invited Mr. Lo to appeal to get away as soon as wisely left it at home, In
In regard to
he had Stabb, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Davidson, bought with money. word" Mein
the Dr.
led His Honour to give judgment against which had been so much it, and Mrs. F. C. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. st. he went to the defendant's office to the reasons for his judgment at some
and Mrs. W. V. M." Koch, mentioned, he did not know whether his byne Thomson, plaintif, who, he found, future date.
Mr. Kareem Deen stated that on Oct.
bis.client.
His Honour promised to give verbally Acquired
that name owing to and Mrs. E. Y. Reid, Mrs. Moxon and Defendant naked witness to give evidence believed they once,
(Laughter.)
Ho Misy Moxon, Mr. and Mrs. T. Arthur, for him, and to state that be and plain- stole a piece of land, and perhaps the ble and the Misses Grimble, Miss Leith, this, as he knew that plaintiff and the was conferred
(Laughter.)
in recognition of piece o of land had been stolen
Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. E, JR. Mit allowed witness to a Chinese firm and bapa by Gordon. thanked Mr. Severn, on behalf of his wid Bulmer Johnson, Mr. Guy Kennett, Mr. ad to eny Withess wrote in few words, patting a bamboo pole through them, chell; Mr. and Mrs F. Maitland, Mr. old him that, if he did not wish to come
At the Magistracy, on Saturday, a Chi- and himself, for the nice things he
HA. Nisbet, Mr. E. L Sim, Mr. Co Court be rould write down what he the four legs of the cow together, and, nese was charged with cruelty to a cow..
It was stated that the owner had tied said of his wife. especially thanked the Fire Brigade for Kenny, Capt. and Mr Gray, Capt. and defendant were partnera.
Laughter.)
Ho. F. Ascott, Dr. and Mrs. W. Me-but he did not mention that plaintiff carried the animal in that way to the the demonstration they had given on his Murray, Mrs. Jordon, and Mr. J. Want had offered witness #100 to give false cow died on the vessel, behalf.
Defend Kinchan from Tai Hing village. The evidence against plaintiff.
And may occasion neler arciso
had
For me to strike the happy Mein.
bad
with ekunk, and her black hat was trimmed with ostrich feathers.
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any particular in the long. 12. ago. Major and Mrs Armstrong, Mrs. Grimi were partners. Witnees refused to.
V that Mr. and Mrs.. E. J. Chapman, Mr. Wefendant were not partners. Defendant
per-
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yer.
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
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