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AVIATION ÎN HONGKONG. SUCCESSFUL FLIGHTS ON
SATURDAY.
13
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY,
CHINESE WEDDING AT THE SUPREME COURT OF
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.
WOO CHOY,
81. John's Cathedral was the scene of _a_pretty_ Chine" wedding on Saturday
HONGKONG. REGISTRAR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1914
The following details are from the an-
Registrar:-"
Two Schemes of Arrangement wara put thrungh Six petitions were withdrawn, 1 case was dismissed."' 4 bankrupts cobained) —theia-dischargo and Llatpring Receiving Order and 5 Receiving Orders were rescinded.
Receiving Orders were made and not subsequently rescinded, wore #47,972,41 and **** 1 ORIGINAL "SPRISDICTION; Two hundred and thirty-one (21); stimted liabilities 06.275.9
sad $1,450, 202.93 actions were instituted in this division of against 8770,136,0%
One hundred and thirty-The fees ecliccted amounted to $6,342.70 the Court during the year 1919, as against respectively in 1918 214 in 1918. night (133) were disposed of during the against 4,938.60 ja 1919 and the year, b1 boing settled or withdrawn Official Never Commission" an Trusice, before trial, as againas 10 and 50 resp where no Trustee had been appointed by tively in 1915. Of the 40 cases which had the Creditors, was $7.18.3 a agamit been set down for, trial, 18 worn disposed $7.838.07 în 1918. of during the year.
H. THE GOVERNOR MAKES HIS
FIRST TRIP
when Dr. Arikor Wai-tak Woo was marunt report of Mr. C. D. Melbourne, the estimated assets, in case where Saturday's flying exhibition was
ried to Dorothy May Choy, daughter of Three machines came. thorough suc from Macao and Capt. Bicou was able to Mr. Choy Fling. The contracting parties -matiate the dosire of many local residents being well-known residents of the Colony who wanted to experience the sensation there was a large congregation to witness of first flight. Repulse Bay and the the ceremony. Archdenean Barnett of beach jresented a very animated sight, ciated and was assisted by the Rev. A. D. für there were a large number of launcher Stewart and the Rev. La Kau Yan. The and motor boats crowded with visitors bride, who was given away by her father, -who came specially to witness the dying was attired in a dream of silver brocaded She wore while many othern, took advantage of the nat over white French crepe. fine afternoon to have a dip in the sea wilk net veil oter a wreath of orange She was attended by Miss Not the Toast interesting of the visitors blossoms. were two dragon banta from Aberacon, Winnie Woo. the bridegroom's sister, 3 maid of honour, and by the Misses Ivy who, after the flying exhibition, had a
Szeto. Mis Woo racr. This orent created great excitement and Penri
mainst among the many Chinese on the bench and attired, in a dress of pink French crepe. Pesos 2,005.09, and 814,550,49 Gold U.S.A.
$1,625,373, way the cause of much unusement to those trimmed with pearls and beads; the Currency.
$14.175 Gold višitors who had not previously, witacesed Misses, Szert ware dresses of mauve and 15.197.73
with rose-bad Currency. French inpricot a dragna bost rave...
Benget.
The
H.S.
9 W
the
in a
crepe
No injunction was granted during the
year.
The amounts involved were." $2,250,725,
and
J
The fees collated amounted to, s as against 813,390.30 in 191
frock of blue. French crepe.
The 1018. bridegroom attended by Dr. P. K. Lanny, ex-Minister of Foreign, Affairs, ato Piking and late vice-Chancellor of «Man- huria and by Messrs. Wong Sik Lam and Wong Sin, Poon.
PRIZE.
7.--PROBATH AND ADMINISTRATION. One hundred and ninety-nine (190) grants were made by the Court being:-
Probato
100 Letters of Administration
BYSI
Ticals: G.S.A.
199
The firures in 1918 were respectively riz and 120. total 219.
$14,8 1,5%
Two of the machines in use on Saturday trimmings; and little Miss Rose Choy. The debts and damages recovered amount carried ons passenger each, while the made a churning flower girl, being dressed to $4.792.65 as against 5,677.3 in other, the "F:S. " carried two pa machine that had run so satisfactorily on Thursday, when, among those who went up, bwide, those we have already mention vd, were Mr. CH. Blason, M. Born, Mr. Winterson, Capt. Mathiasan, M S. K. Ke, Mr. 3. C. Shum, Mr. Con Hut Chow, and Mr. H. L. Low,
SATURDAY'S FLIGHTS.
After the ceremos a reception was held at No. 5. Leong Fee Terrace where the health of Dr. and Mrs. Woo was toasted. The couple left in the evening for Macao where they will stay at Sir Robert Ho
Three actions were instituted under the above head daring the year in connection with cargo consigued to alien enemy firnis; on board the following vessels —
Phimanock. Cantlefield, and Dot
Maru,
Six team launches were condemned
Gottingen, and also undry applications
In Prize were dealt with.
2-MARY JURISDICTION. One thousand eight hundred and eight (1,808) actions were instituted during the year as ngainsa 1.668 in 1918,
The aggregate value of the estates was 24,316,963,00) | 48
against $8,306,900.00 à
191.
Probate gad Estate Duties amounted to 8137.500. Court Fies to 810,295.15, and Geist Administrator's Commission to
$1.137.38. The figures in 1913 were respec tively 8613,469.31. $14.233.23, and
$6,303,15.
There were 89 Estates vested in or ad-i ministered by the Otheial Administrator during the year, representing an aggre¦ gate value of $112.800.83. The figure for
Ten (10) were wound up during the year, of the total value of $2,815.91, 89 Jagainst 10 in 1918 of the value of
$16.301.18.
8.OFFICIAL TRUSTS.
The number of Trust Estates in the hands of the Official Trustees at the end of 1013 was 18, with Trust Funds amount- ing to $95,350.33, na against 24 Estate
gang 257.00 plus cortain_bone. property, in 1918. One Estate, was wound up during the year. No new Trust was opened
The fire machine 10 take the air on. Tung's residence and afterwards proceed during the gear and some cargu ex 9.9.1913 were respectively. 13 and #137,281.43, | Saturday was the.. carrying, to Japan. Mrs. Woo's going-away dress Print Fablewar R. Trek and as passengers, Mr. Robert Tip and Mis was of gold Horal crepe trimmed with K. L. Liu. The latter, incidentally, was the pearls
Sanie of the presents were as follows:- first (Finise lady to fly in Hongkong. She came inek on shore in a state of great Bridegroom to the Bride, a pearl and ruby excitelent, having obviously enjoyed the necklace: Bride to the bridegroom, a set "Juvel experience, for she seemed quite of diamond studs Bride's Father to the isions to get another ride, this time in Bride, a pair of diamond bracelets and
The case were disposed of as follows: -a-single machine. The big machine made diamond ear-rings: Bride's Mother, to the several trips out, amongst those who went Bride diamond ring and a chequa; Settled or withdrawn Judgment la on her being, Mr. H. B... L. Dowbiggin Bride's Father to the bridegroom, a the Plaintiff 698. Judgment for the De and Mrs. Hall, Dr. and Mrs. W. W cheque "bridegroom's mother to the Bride, fendant 19, Non-suited . Struck off. Dis
Numerous valuable missed. or Lapsed 25. and Pending 327, Posime, Mr. Guy Haywood and Missa pair of bracelets. "Rosser," "Missre" D. Templeton and Capt. presents were received from friends and against 684, 64, 29. 1, HL, and 250 respec-! Leitel. Mr. T. O, Wilken, and Missives and from practically at the pro- tively in 1918.
hiinent members of the Chinese Com The claims amounted to $248,107.58 and Simmons, Sir Ellis Kadoorie and Mr. F.munity, including the Hon. Mr. Lau Chu 1900 as against $92, 183 in 1918, and the
9. REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES, Jeepb, Mr. A. W. Gibson and Mrs. Pak, the Hon. Ho Fook, Sir Robert Ho amounts recovered were $158,2.93 a*
On the 31st December there were 301 companies on the Hongkong Register, of "Burrschmidt, and Messrs. H." Y: Chan and Tung, and the following: The Chinese
which-21 were in course of liquidation. F Wang Siu Woca
Chamber of Commerce, Henny Shan-Com- against $1314.51 in 1818.
The fees collected amounted to $7,208.60 During the year-47-new companies were The two smaller, machines took the a'r mercial Association, the Committee of the
put on the Register and 14 struck off.
The fees collected in respect, of. "China" s smoothly than the big one. They Tang Wah Hopital, and Po Leony Ka4 against 86,010 in 1918. had an advantage in that they could start the Directors of the Canton Bank, the
those in respect of other companies to companies Amounted to $104,521.03 and right Ecom the shore. Mr. D. K. Bizir members of the Chinese Club, and many.
Two firms, vera registered under the was the first to make a trip on one of the of the principal arms in the Colony.
$10,4:40.
$38,575,08, and 818,029-33 respectively in 1911, and one firm was registered under the Limited Partnership Ordinance, No. 18 de 1912...
all machines on Saturday, and his From Canton presents were received from
example as followed later in the after nuou by Blesary, J. W. Kew, W. E. Van ER. P. Thursfeld, MA. B. P. Thurs held. Mr. Wm. E..Atwater, jr., Mr. M. R. de Jonrael, and Mr. Dunbar. All who went up hid but one verdict that t î a great expotience. They appreciated the skilful manner in which the machines were piloted, and were satisfied that the risk is negligible in ordinary conditions of the weather.
relatives including many friends and General Mot Wing San, the Military Governor of Kwang Tung, "and “General Ngai Pong Ping, the Chief Commissioner of Police, Canton.
YESTERDAY'S EXHIBITION. Yesterday's exhibition, was not lens successful than that of Saturday. The
The number of Rent Distress Warrants
issued was 782, representing unpaid rents amounting to 1.190.14. of which
The amount of Commission collected way 332.90 as against 2431.73 in 1918.
1930.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
ROSE
BOWLS
SOLE AGENTS
FOR
PRIZE
CUPS
MAPPIN & WEBB
LONDON,
WX ABE NOW REDHIVING FREQUENT CONSIGNMENTS
OF HENNES MAPPIN
FAMED
WBBH'S
STERLING SILVER WARE & PRINCES PLATE AND WE FEEL CONFIDENT THAT WITHIN A FEW MONTHS RENCE, WE SHALL HAVE,
ON VIEW THE MOST UNIQUE SELECTION IN THE FAR ĦART.
CHRISTENING SETS
-CIGARETTES E
CIGAR BOXES SEALING SETS. MATCH STANDS. CIGARETTE CASES. TRINKET BOXES.. FIN & PUFF BOXES, SALTS JARS: BRIDGE-BOXES.. ETC., ETC.
OUR PRÉSENT STOCK
IS WELL WORTHY OF. YOUR INSPECTION AND INCLUDES
PRESENTATION
PLATE
·TEA & COFFEE SERVICES. FRUIT & SWEET STANDS.
ENTREE DISHES, FLOWER VÁSES,' SWEET & MUFFIN- DISHES.
CAFE & LIQUEUR' HETS, TOILET SETS:
Erc. Erc
HAVANA CIGARS
PETIT FANCY TALES CAPRICHOS
REGENTS
STANFORDS
EPICURES
JUST RECEIVED
PBB BOX OF 50 $11.00
10.50
10.00
9.50
· 9.00
& CO.
$24,165.20 was recovered, as against Chinese Limited Partnership Ordinance LANE, CRAWFORD
191
*
five hundred and sixty-five (563) Warrants were withdrawn on settlement between the parties as against 408 in
1918.
The fees collected amounted to $4,171 asi against $3,680" în 1918. "
A 3-CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.
- There were 83 cases and 96 persons com- H.S. 2. piloted by Mr. Melka, would mitted for, trial at the Criminal Sessions not start for a while, and the propellor was changed, after which she rose beauti-as dgainst 68 and 10% respectively in rully Aucagst those who went up on her 1918...
H.E the Governor made his first fight His on Saturday in the HS 2." Excellency arrived shortly before 4. p.m., sesterday were Bir. T. Farrant and Mr. The number of persons actually indicted 3. Baud, Mr. and Mrs., J. A. Shaw and atcaded by Capt. McGrath, A.D.C., and their little son, Mrs. Dunbar and the two was 4, of whom 78 were convicted and IG Against 2 persons the accanipanied by Col. and Mrs. Young and little sons of Mr. J. L. Crockatt, the were acquitted. Min Young. He was welcomed by Capt. Hon. Mr. E. H. Sharp and Dr. J. B. care was, abandoned. In 1918 the figures Bicou, Managing Director of the Macno Mr. C. Edgcumbe and Mrs. C. Rogers, were respectively 101, 70, 22, and 1. Aerial Transport Co., and Mr. F. J.M. S. T. Bitting and a lady friend,!
MTL-E-S-Hodge and a lady friend,
Banders, Mr. E. N. Leg and Mrs. Hobson,
4.—APPELLATE JURISDICTION.
Deposits to the value of 23.100,000 were made by Insurance Companies under the Fire and Marine Insurance Companies. Deposit Ordinance, 1917.
it
10.- AND COMMISSION. The total sum collected during the year. by way of fees and commission amounted to' $81,305.87 is against $68.032.72 in the previous year.
COMPANY MEETING, YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION LTD.
INCHLASS OF CAPITÁL
NEW COLUMBIA RECORDS
A2360 ( PIZZICATO POLKA
A2260
A2118
C3631
PATRIOTIC MARCH MAUDIE MAZURKA
1 MIDSUMMER BELLS
CLAUDIA
1 CLOVER LAND
COR'NGRATO
CANTA PE ME
XYLOPHONE SOLO
BELL SOLO
& BELLS
XYLOPHONE SOLO
HOWARD KOPP
A
#1
VIOLIN SOLO ORQUESTA DE SALÓN
the Yangtate Insurance Asociation, Ltd. Che Anderson_Music_Co., Ltd.”
At an extraordinary general meeting of
held at Shanghai last week the following Three appels were lodged during the resolutions were confirmed on the proposal Gellion, manager. He was taken up by Mr. J. H. Taggart and a friend. Two Capt. Ricou, and win the air for about lady friends of Mr. S. J. Chinchen showed year, two from the decisions of the Police of the chairman, Mr. J. Prentice, second-
their cunfidence in themselves and their Magistrates and one appeal from the ed by Mr. Brodis. Ülárko?— scorn of mule support by making a trip decision of the Chief Justice. together on the "H.S. 4. The pilot vows Of the two appeals from the decisions they did not scream, as Ladies sometimes
half an hour. Back on shore again His Excellency congratulated Caps Ricou on Ius enterprise and wished the Company wuccent Ho expressed himself as quite alified that there was very little risk indeed in the seaplanes, as piloted by the Company's trained men.
do in moments of great excitement.
A
granted.
of the Police Magistrate one was dis The two smail machines, piloted by missed and the other was referred back to Mestra Thoman and Cormack, behaved adairably also through yesterday after the Police Magistrate with the opinion of! noon. The fret to go up as Mr. J. the Court under section 100 of the Magi Thanks to the courtesy of Capt. Ricou Kawakatsu, the first Japanese to fly intrates Ordinance. The appeal from the Hongkong. Both machines were kept busy, and Mr. F. J. Gellion, representatives of amongst others who went up being Mins S. decision of the Chief Justice was still the four English daily newspapers in Newazee, Miss Templeton Mrs. Dalziel, pending at the end of the year."
Measts. A R. Austin, W. J. Morrison, No leave to appeal, to the Privy Council Hongkong had the pleasant experience of P. W: Rowe, G., Misken, A. Nemazce, H
rst flight. Mr. A. L. Andree, of the Gibsone, U. M. Omar, N. B. White, I was g Daily Press, has the pleasure of testifying Kidra, K. L Lau, Robert Yip, and Yu that it was a most enjoyable trip, his chief sensation at the end of it being that ho wanted some more. The reporter were out over ten minutes, and they are all more than antished that is a safe indeed, safer, to travel og cas of Capt. „Ricou's scaplanes than in a motor-car round the island, for in the air there
(1)
(2)
That each of the existing shares of the Association be divided into 101 shares of $10 each."
That the capital of the Association be increased to $2,500,000* by the. creation of 130,000 shares of $10 ench."
(3) That the new Articles already approved by this meeting and for the purposes of identification sub- scribed by the chairman thereof be and the same are hereby approved. and that such Articles be and they are hereby adopted as the Articles of the Association in substitution for and to the exclusion of all the existing Articled thereof."** The other directors present sera Messca A. W Burkill, H. E. Arnold and C. J. Scoft, while the notice convening the The foes collected amounted to 1588.30 moeting was read by Mr. W. S. Jackson, as against $139.85
5.-ADMIRALTY JURSDICTION.
Six actions were instituted during the
1918
Shin Sueag
The machines stayed over-night at Repulse Bay Capt. Ricou,, Mr F, Gellion and the other members of the. Com year: Four were settled and the others pany celebrated the success of their Tying are pending. exhibitions with a dinner at the Repulse Bay Hoter last night All three machines are fiving back to Macao today...
6. BANKRUPTCY TEBISDICTIOR. Weather permitting, there will be an- other exhibition of flying at Repulse Bur
Twenty-two (22), petitions were filed, 11 on Sunday next.
After tefying exhibitions at Repulse being creditors, petitions and 11 debtors ate no sharp corners or treacherous on Bay, there can be no possible doubt that petitions The figures for 1918 were res bursementa, a nis risks of collisions or of when, shortly, the service between Macao.
and Hongkong is started, it will prove pectively 35, 20, and 15,
The number of Receiving Orders made
'general, manager...
OPIUM SMUGGLING FROM KEELUNG.
FINES OF $5,000.
The hearing of the ones was concluded
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GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS SILK HALF
HOSE
PRICE
PRICE
$1.50
$150
PER PAIE
PER PAIK
$8.00
PER HALF DOZEN,
at the Magistracy, on Baturday, in whiPHOENIX
a number of Japanese and Chinese were charged with bringing about $120,000 oplum into the Colony in a motor fishing.
running into Chinese urchins. A trip in very popular. The public needs to be oto of Capt. Rico's seaplanes is a thrilling reminded of what Capt. Ricou told our exudes for the man or woman going reporter very recently that the more was 14, being 6 on creditors' petitions and up for the first time, that there is nothing patronage is stonded to the serial service, a on deblof petitions. The figures for to fear. Even if a seaplane runs out of the cheaper will be the fare, The Com 1918 were respectively 27, 14, ind 13. gasoline when it is in the air-as happen-pany will do its utmost to reduce the fares. ed when the reporter of the Morning to the lowest posible, figure. There The number of Public Examinations bout from Keelung. The captain and a fort was up the engines have sufficient ever hope that, the regular passenger held was 14 as gas to allow the pilot to bring it down service to: Macao, from Hongkong will be gently on to the surface of the sen
(Continued at foot of next column.)
inaugurated before the end of the present month.
Wore 10 Adjad 1913
member of the crew asured all respon Tirere-
siblity and they were fined $3,000 each, as against 23 in with the alternative of six months" hard
$8.00
FEB HALY DOZEN.
SILK SOCKS
GUARANTEED PURE SILK WITH REINFORCED TOE HEEL AND FELT,
$1.50
PER PATH
$8.00 PÉR KALY DOZEN.