Telegrams,
[Rester's]:
The Cruise of the United States
Battleships.
London, 13th March.
The American Pacific fleet has anchored
THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY MARCH 16, 1908
AU REVOIR.
PRESENTATION TO MR. A. J. RAYMOND.
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AT HOME.
THE ADDRESS.
Mr. "Gubbay made a faw brief valedictory remarks and then proceeded to read the address in the following terms
Hongkong, 14th March, 1905, TO ABRAHAM JACOB RAYMOND, ESQUIRE, Hongkong."
pp. After twenty-seven years of a distinguished commercial career, during which you have been associated with, and fatterly intimately
DOMESTIC TROUBLES.
HUSBAND ACCUSED OF ROBBING HIS WIFE.
To-day's Advertisements.
SPECIAL MAIL STEAMER
Demestic troubles óf à sensational kind, was described in a case that came before Mr. H. H.STRAM TO MARSEILLES AND LONDON, J. Gompertz, in the Police Court, this morning.
An American named W ́atter B. Pellingwell,THE P. & O. S. N. Co's Steamship until recently resid ng at the Connaught House Hotel, was accused of attempting to obtain the
The esprit du corps animating the select community of seventy odd Jews in Hongkong in Magdalena Bay, two days ahead of time. was manifested in a laudable manner at a laterested in, the trade of the prosperous Colony sum of Szco with menaces, and by force, from due 6 AM, FRIDAY, will leave for the above
The fleet is officially described as in a better condition than when it started.
March 14th. Advice from Washington state that the American fleet, under Admiral Evans, after leaving San Francisco, will visit Hawail, Samoa, Melbourne, Sydney, and the Philip pines, when it will proceed home via Suez.
Great Britain and the Balkan
Railway Sehomes.
Great Britain, in reply to Russian and Italian nates, declares "enevolent, neutrality to all railway schemes in Macedonia, but is not prepared to actively support any schemes until the Forte hat agreed to effective reforms,
gathering within the precincts of the pretty of Hongkong, you are about to lay down the little Club-house on Robinson Road on Sator-relas of, management of one of the most im- day evening last. The approaching departure portant and influential firms in this Colony, of Mr. A. J; Raymond, until recently the mso- and, as reward of duty well performed, you aging representative in Hongkong of the firm of have been elevated to the responsible position Massrs. E, D. Sassoon & Co., Ld., on promotion of manager at the head office of the firm you to Bombay, was made the occasion of a demon-represented bore.
stration which does honour to that section of our
esteemed fellow-citizens. Mr AJ Raymond leaves for Bombay shortly to take over the man- agement of the firm at his head office after having piloted his burque on the China Sea through extremely perilous times especially du ing the last couple years when storms beset Mr. Raymond's charge in tempestous seas like those witnessed during the critical period of the yarn crisis and the difficulties which for some time have beck surrounding the all important aptum trade. That the firm should have emerged from these and is capable of holding its own altera period of such exception al diffi-ultics is the best testimony to Mr. Ray Advices from Berlin state that the Bundesman's business faculty and conspicuous ability ralh has voled funds for the construction of it is little, wonder, therefore, that in recogni. tion of his success the firm should have etected colonial railways at a cost of 7,500,000,
to bestow upon their China manager the Honour of appoitment to the helm in Bombay. During the twenty-seven years of his residence Hongkong, Mr. Raymond has been sui- rounded by a bost of friends. They were hot Enfined to the community to which he be langs. He can c. uni them among the British
Later.
The Macedonian Question It is understood that the British Note to the Powers also suggests a reduction of troops in Macedonia, in order to lighter the Mace. donian Budget, in consideration for which Turkey will be given a günrantee for the ter ritorial integrity of Macedonis.
. Later,.
The Porte has agreed to the renewal of the seven years' mandates to Foreign officials
in Macedonia.
and sign and Chinese communities. Nur were they among those who moved with him in social cucles. For in the larger sphere of his business activities in Hongkong the subject of our botice is held to equally i esteem whether they be bankers, mer chants, traders, or brokers. His extreme modes ly enhanced the appreciation by which he was held universally popular, It was left, however, his most intimate friends to show in a tangi- ble manner the high, esizes in which he is held. The occasion was one which in every respect justified the feelings of mutual gratif Mr. Asquith and Mr. Burns Brongly opcation upon the brilliance and success of the posed the measure..
The Unemployed Workman's Bill. The Unemployed Workman's Bill, intro duced by the Labourites, has been rejected -by-265-10-116.
Some Nationalists and Radicals voted with the minority, and the Opposition, most- ly, with the majority.
COLLAPSE AT WEST POINT,
demonstration, No mores fitting place could have been chosen than the preity hall-made even prester by the exquisite it ral decorations
of the Jewish Recreation Club. Td'Mr. Kay mand do his community primarily owe the founding of this, the youngest social institution in Hongkong. **
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Before you take your departure from arpong
us, your friends and co-religionisis-who have been in daily commercial and social intercourse with you beg to take this opportunity of testifying to an appreciation of the honour and distinction which your schlevomeris have con- fened upon the community to which we belong. We wish to emphasize the fact that, ever since your arrival in Hongkong, you have uniformly evinced much practical interest in our community.
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Prompted by that true spirit of charity which is recognised as your distinctive characteristic, you have done much good unostentatiously with no hope of reward or with a view of self Aggrandisement.
Animated by the desire to conserve to men- bers of your community their religions teneis and principles, you were instrumental in the erection of the Synagogue, which, in paint of its architectural embellishments and is pretty environments, is in kreuing with the best tradis tion of our religious per a cinn. “
To the sun is cute which you exercised Syongogue built upon solid material foundation is owing the existence to-day of the Ohel Leab
and, we will trus; serving as a beacon to that haven which shall be our ultimate goal.
Appropriately was the corner-atens of that
sacred artifice ind by yourself, and we take pride in the fact that your came will be handed down to Posterity as one of its Trustees.
In social as in congregational matters you have always been to the forefront when the well-being of the community could be pro- moted. To your exertions and to the material encouragedient which you have given is due the formation-of-the-jewish-Recreation-Club "The enthusiasm which you have shows as one of the active menibers of the Club, in spile of the exigescies of business, wilt be greatly. missed by its numerous frequenters,
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The respect and esteein in which you have bees held by our community in Hong kong are equalled by the extreme popularity yu enjoy mong the British, F. reign and Chinese com
will instance your appointments to the Diamond
his wife, who keeps a boarding-house at 4. Albany..
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Mr. E. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Gris, appeared for the prosecution, "The ac- cused, who was undefended, pleaded "not guilty to the charge on a previous hearing.
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ports, (Without Traushipmen(), at. Noos, on SATURDAY, the 21st Instuct.
F. J. ABBOTT": Acting Superintendent. » Feninsular and Oriental Storm Navigation
Company's Office, ongkong, 16th March, 1908,
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NOTICE.
Firm.
SKOTT in this day
The case is unquestionably a singular one to Hongkong, ånd overdows with brutality. Mr. Grial proceeded to state the facts of the MR. CHRISTI, Sign the name of our cane straight away. The case, he began, was a very bad one. The prosecutrix was a boarding- house keeper in the Colony and because, of that he would ask the Press to keep the matter out...
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The Court-it is her misfortune. There is no reflection on her.
Continuing, Mr. Grist said that prosecuirix IN and the defendant had been married for about eighton mouths. They had lived together for some time, and then separated. A few days ago, on the 12th instant, defendant returned to the Colony and want to see his wife. He demanded a sum of money from ber and, as
threatened her fto cut her throat, it was stated] she was unable to comply with the order he During the discussion that followed defendans, Mr. Grst observed, appeared to have lost his temper. He snatched some jewellery from har, and wasäulted her. The prosecutrix did.not want him severely punished and suggested that defendant be banished from the Colony with this procedure. If the Court agreed the American Consul being quite in accord
defendant should be seni to gaal for a week until stens were taken for his deportation,"
The Court- know nothing about that. The charge is a serious one.
Mr. Grist said that, in the circumstances, he would frame' a lesser charge... He suggesied that defendant be charged with the larceny of a gold coin, which was found on him when ar rested.
The Court-Larceny is a pretty severe
charge. What was the coin?
Inspector Hunion-A-S-o gold piece.
I would suggest a short sentence- •
Mr. Grist-If be pleads guilty to that charge The Court-With a view to steps heing taken by the Executive for his deportation?
Mr. Grist-Yes.
The charges were then read out to the de: fendant as follows() Demanding money with menaces, (2) larceny of à gold coin and (3)
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THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION MADE BY THOMAS OLIVER KENT, QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, ENGLAND, 'FOR AN INVENTION, CONSISTING OF "PROCESS FOR TREATING Tar POR THE ELIMINATION OF WATER AND RECOVERY OF VOLATILE PRODUCTS THEREFROM,"
Intimations.
THE
ROBINSON PIANO
co, LD.
AGENTS
FOR THE
FAMOUS
"VICTOR"
FICATION required by the above mentioned NOTICE is hereby given that the PETI
TION, DECLARATION and SPECI- Ordinance line been duly filed in the Office of the Colonial Secretary of Hongkong, and that it is the intention of the abovenamed THOMAS OLIVER KENT, by DENNYS & Patent for the exclusive use within the Colony BOWLEY, his Solicitors, to apply For Letters of Hongkong, of the abnvenamed invention at TALKING
a sitting of the Executive Council to be held at the Council Chamber on MONDAY, the 13rd day of March, 1908, at 2.30 P.M.
Dated the 13th day of March, 1908;
DENNYS & BOWLEY,
Solicitors for the Applicant.
SS. "TOURANE"
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex
..........._Charente_and_Motapan, from.Havre.
MACHINES.
A comprehensive stook
Combert, in connection with above Steamer, *x** Charente, and from Bordeaux, ex S. MACHINES & RECORDS. are hereby informed that their Goods, with the
exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored 'at' their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous 'Godówns Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees before a PING TO-DAY, requesting it to be landed here.
The invitations for Saturday evening's fare. well gathering in honour of Mr. and Mrs. A. 1.unities. As evidence of that popularity wassusiting his wife. Raymond were issued by Mr. R.A. Gubbay and Jubilee amminer, Indian Famine Fund, third counts, ad ting "under" extenuating cir Defendant pleaded's uilty to the second and Mr. S. H. Michael. Mr. Gubbay is, by the
Russo-Japanse War Fuod, Ci topation Comcumstances." way, president of the Jewish Club.
The Court inquired whether the separation vitations were, appropriately enough, confined tee, Kwangsi Famine Fund, and the No. 36, on Thursday night last, has had to members of that comniunky. This limita. Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess between the parties was by RODEIONAL MONDÁSRA ASKED, RI Noon, will be-
SEVERELY NARROW ESCAPES, All salvage work in connection with the fire which gutted five, godown-Nos, 370 to 378, Des Vœux Road West-and partly destroyed
to be discontinued, owing to the fact iba one ball of the firswept walls collapsed carly yesterday morning. At the time of the collapso several firemen were at engaged in their final attempt to extinguish the late fre We which is still smouldering. There were several
The in
tion, while barmonising, with the excrative Character or the Club, was held in view out of special regard for Mr. Raymond's rare quality
of self-effacement.
We have said that the beauty of the hall was enhanced by the scheme of effective decorations. For the artistic effect of the
the ex-
For your services on the Typhoon Relief Committeerio 1916 you have received the thanks of our late Governor, Sir Matthew Na- than, K.C.M.O., and of His Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colones. As telimony of the nandness of your counsel and the practical
*********answered Mr. Christ,****
He had been drinking, and had last his wife six months ago, defendant went on. He arriv. ed here the other day from San Francisco on his way to Manila, and called on prosecutrix. They had "some words" and he struck her. Then he took the Sio gold piece which he had
this Colony, your appointment to the recent
The Court sent him to gaol for seven days Commission to inquire into the complex. pro on the second charge. On the third count he blem of the Subsidiary Coinage is the best.
"was bound over in the sum of $too to keep the Evidence of our Governor, Sir Frederick Lupaa.e for torte months kard's, appo ciation of your standard of ability and bugin.. ss acumes.
hair breadth escapes. One.man was hurt by the oral embellishments cairied out for this acquaintance with the commercial peeds of given her, and which was hanging to a chain. falling moriar, det so seriously, however, as to necessitate his removal to hospital. The col lapse weakene ! the walls of the adjoining honies somewhat and the tenants were ordered, to vacate them immediately. The lane at the back of there, buildings-Sai Yen Lane-is entirely blocked with the detris. Work of removing the rubbish was begun late yesterday alterar on. Firemen are still watching the buildings in case of emergency.
special occasion, credit is due to
aud originality of idea cellence of taste of which Mr. R. A. Gubby has shown himself to be possessed. Over the main entrance the Union Jack with the Stars and Stripes hung in graceful folds beneath the greeting: "Welcome Raymonds" picked out Blue ground, Right in large red letters on opposite this the guests were faced with the parting legend: "Au Revoir! not Good-bye."
Across the southern side of the; wall stretched the wi h: "Health and Happiness to All
Finally ur seat on the Directorate of the lending Buck in the Fat„Ease and nearly all the C. pasues in this Colony: at once, elevates ynu to a position of honour and distinction which shed lustre on the community who claim you with pride as one of their own.
"THE TRICK SAFE"
HÌ LDS STUFF WHICH CANNOT BE SEEN! "Have you seen the trick safe?" This was the question many persons were^asked-in-the-
Iron Bafor,
RETURN of visitor to the City Hall Library and Museum for the week ending the 151b and the northern wall above the door frame parture from these shores we respectfully beg precincts of the Police Court, this morning,
March, 1908-
Non-Chinese.... Chinese
Library. Museum.
389 150 148 3.955
4,115
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Total..... 537
-SHIPPING-AND-MATES
MAILS DUE.
English (Malta) zoth inst., 6 a.m. Canadian (fontengle) 27th inst..
· German (Paine Waldemar) 1st prox..
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The H,'A, L., ss. Ambrís left Nagasaki on 15th inst., and may be expected here on 19th Test.'
The Imperial German Mails,s, Prinzest Alice, which left here on tuh inst, at 5 pm,, arrived at Shanghai on 14th, at 9 a.m.
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In king leave from you upon your de-
your acceptance, as Souvenirs, of a set of Silver Bowls which we trust, may serve as a re inder in the quiet hours of your home life in India to bridge the geographical gap that separates you from those who bave the honour of subscribing themselves-to-be
Very Respectfully Yours,
[Hard follow Signatures.] Mr. Raymond retumed thanks in suitable lerms.
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The address was illuminated on silk and enclosed within bla.kwood, covers of origins! design. The front panel was richly engraved, cherry blossoms and chrysanthemums being carved out in relief, bore the following inscription:-
A centra silver shield
Address Presented to.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Raymond On their departure From Hongkong By their Friends
in every use the reply, was "No." so far as we are aware, are not in the habit of getting up and doing stunts, therefore, every- body wanted to see it perform some tricks, Consequently, a few of the inquisitives were escorted into the charge-room and the first thing that caught their eyes was an ordinary tooting safe, its door wide open,
"Do you see that safe?" asked an officer. Ever,b.dy did, all the time expecting the safe, to do a "breakddwa."
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after. “subject to rent and landing charges.
All claims must be sent in to me on or before
MONDAY, the 23rd March, or they will not ba recognized.
:
MONDAY, the ard Match, at 3 P.M.
All damaged packages will be examined on
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
J. MILLET,
Agent. Hongkong, 16th March. 1o8
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compagnie DES MESSAGERIES · MARITIMES.
FOR SHANGHAI, Kobe and YOKOHAMA,
~HE Company's Steamship THE
TOURANE” Captain Charbonnel, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-NIGHT, the 16th inst, al rt P.M.)
For Freight or Passage, apply to
J. MILLET, * Agent, Hongkong, 16th March, 1908.
COMMERCIAL
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE,
Selling
London-Bank T.T. ... mo Do..demand ........................... Do. 4 months' sight ............. c'rance-Bank TT: bottles-America-Bank T.T.
Germany-Baok T.T.
adia T.T.
Do.. demanded Shanghal-Bank T.T.
1/10-13/16- 1/10 15/16
2.37
45
19.1.93
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bore the injunction: "Eat, Drink and Be Merry,' Each of these inscriptions" was enclosed within a framework formed of evergreens, the striking contrast of the pleasing colours was brought out in prosty relief by the brilliant effect of the electric light. Over the main arch on the -glass-fanlights-tbe-inscription":""Prosperity to Our Club" was seen through a pretty trans- 'parency with the crimson, letters let into '* mass of green. Evergreens entwined the mas sive beams supporting the roof and at intervals large floral baskets depended from the limber
"Can yẫu believe that twenty-five stays. Little knots of roses filled the room
"OI what 1" queried one of the spectators. with an exquisite periume, that blooded well
"Twenty-five botiles," weat on the interroga: with the vidiets and the lilies which formed the circlets around the brackets of the electric
tor, "can be placed in that safe and yet they can't be seen, even with the door open.?" bulbs on the walls. Setrees lined the bay
"Gira." growled one man rudely. windows with their pretty outlock across the
Then the story was related. At about nine. moonis lawn over the light-bespangled waters
o'clock last night, Police Sergeant Devnay, by The N. Y. K. s.s. Yetoraju Mare, Bombay of the bay. At each corner of the spacious
virtua of a warrant, visited a silversmith shop at Line, left singapore for th s part on 34th install with its waxened floor were miniature
47. Bonham Strand in search of opium. The and is expected here on zoth fan,
bowties of verdant palms, luxurizot forma
premises were searched from top to bottom The N.Y... Kamakura Maru, European Line, left Singapore for this port on 13th inst, and other dainty pot plants. Two massivo
with no result. To a corn;r of a and is expected here on 19th inst.
silver, cups held the choicest of seasonal
on the ground floor the Sergeant saw a safe The Apcar Co's ss. Japan from Calcutta felt cut flowers, and it should not be out of
and, believing that the drug was stored thereis, Singapore on Saturday afternoon, and may be place to mention these valuable trophies. On
called for the key, but was refused. Upon expected here on 18th inst., evening,
this the Sergeant arrested one, Li Wing Chan, The N. Y. K. s. Kasu Mare, Americanhe plate of one was engraved: "Tennis Cup
The souvenirs were most beautiful specimens the master of the shop, and the sale was seized Line, left Kobe for this port via Moji and presented by E. S. Kidoorie, Esq, to be won Shanghai on th inst, and is expected here three immer in succession or five times in all." of Chinese silversmiths art. They comprised and removed to the station. Again the accus
The other cup in of special interest in refer- one farge cenize Bower-bowl and four cornered refused to produce the key. A locksmith The P. & O. S. N. Co.'s sis, Maltaleht Singsence to the memorible occasion. It is the bowls to match. Cherry blossoms, and chry- was then sent for, and on his arrival accused, pore for this port on rath inst., at 4pm., with "Billiards F rewell Challenge Cup, presepted santhemums were the principal features of the it was alleged, offered to give the locksmith $10 the outward English Mails, and is dus here by A. J. Raymond, Esq, to the Jewish Recrea design, the metal being finished, after the if he succeeded in picking the lock. Several "frosted" style. All the bowls wore mourited | iries were made to force the lk, but in vain, The P. M. S. S, Co's 81. Korra nails from
Amidst all the picturesqueness of the hall an Yokohama on 15th inst, and is due in Họng-
on blackwood pedestals. The inscription on He next turned his attention to the back kong on 34th inst., from San Francisco via oil painting of the donor of the Club building■ | the larger one tead :—
of the safe, and, after careful examination, honolulu, Japan ports and Shangbai. ¡¡ held a conspicuous position. The representa- "Souvenir to Mr. and Mas, A. J. Raymond, the locksmith picked up a screw-driver and
The C. P. R. Ca's 12. Empress of China tion was a faithful likeness, by Mrs. A. X. From their Friends and Well-wishers in Hong in the next moment, so to speak, he had Gradients are slight on the China coast, and arrived at Shanghai at 9.30 pm, on 14th inst,Dealy, of Mr. E. S. Kadone. It occupied a kong, 14th March, 1908
the back of the sale removed and, twenty-five moderate E, and S.E. winds may be expected and left agale at 8 am, “ueday, for Nagasaki, where she is due to arrive at noon, on 16th inst. Place of bosour. It front of it on a le is table The rest of the evening was spent in dancing bottles of morphia, valued at about 11,635 in the Formosa Channel, and the N. part of the
Obian Sea. The Imperiat German Mails.s. Prier Regent on the green ba za were displayed the souvenirs which was kept up to the small hours of Sun- came to view. Eventually, the locksmith suc Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours ending Luisbold carrying the Geraian Mails with dates | and the illuminated Address which were pro- | day morning, ⠀
Ff coeded in picking the lock of the safe with a 4 at 10 am, 10-day, 0.00 inches. from Berlin of the 25th ult, left Colombo on sonted to Mr. and Ms. Reymond, se
piece of wire. And the secret became known,
oa aznd inst.
on 20th inst., at 6 a,m,
tirn Club."
Hongkong, 14th March, 1908. The corners were finished off in sitver. The back panel showin, four mythical Chinesa dragons with a scroll to the centre. The two panels were held together by silver clasps.
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The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg. HMPOSITION RED HAND
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On the 1th, at 11.55 .The barometer has risen, moderately in E. Japan, and fallen slightly over China and the Loochoon,
The area of high pressure is now Central over 5.E. Japan,
MAN FORECAST. There were two compartments to the safe, Open-Hongkong and Neighbourhood, Z to ing from thirt back and front e
## [S,E.winds, moderate or light i dne.
14th inst, p.m., and may be expected here an The guests, who thoroughly represented (be TH Chinese Engineering and Mining Com-
elite of the Jewish commoulty, began to arrive pany announces that the total duty
output of the The F, M. R. 8. Co.'s Nicomedia sails from shortly for pine o'clock, and when all had Company's three mines for the week ending The accused was charged before, Mr. F.A. Kobe on 13th ins and is due to grive to assembled Mr. R. A., Gubbay begged lave of February 29 amounted to 17,825.04 Lex and Hareland, at the receiCant, this morning Hongkong on 3rst inst, she comes from Port lasd via [apen ports the 25. Mfantkuria | the gathering to do bojour to the guests of the "the sales, dorog the satós period to 20,564.55 | under the Opium Ol inance, and the case was arrived in San Tianglico de 13th {nst," graning--May and Men A. Ji Raymond,
Formdas Channel, same as No.3, magy and Tamackt, me No, joka kos
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