ALLEGED BREACH OF.
CONTRACT.
Interesting Sequel to an Oil Deal
4.
This morning in the Summary Court, before Mr. Justice Kemp
LOCAL SPORT.
TENNIS,
H.K.C C. Tournament. The latest results in the above tournament are:-
Champiroship Singles-First
Puine Judge, the action was confond: P. F. C. Master beat P. tinued which W. R. Loxley and Co., Chater Road brought against
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, APRIL 14, *1913.
HONGKONG CATTLE
May again be imported into Manila.
Mr. Charles W. Carson, of Manila, his Fulced the question of ed from the Philippine bureau of cattle importation, and fan obtain- agriculture authority, to import
tione imposed by the bureau.
Nam Mow, 154 Connaught Road, Singles Handicap. "A." Class. Hongkong anima's into the claiming the sum of $1,000 alleg.cond Round: WN. Lowo Philippines under certain restric-
be damages for breach (Gr.) beat Major Eowen (owes of contract dated July 4, 15/3) 5.7. 6-4, 7-5; Dr. Aubrey 1012, whereby the defendants (rece. 36) boat E, R Halifax agreed to sell 825 picule of wood (recs. 3/0) 6-2, 1-6, 6-3.
ed to
ARDATH
High Class Smoking Mixtures.
For several years, says the j Cablenowe, there has been a shortage of fresh beef in the is oil to be filled by the defendanta-First Round: Capt. R. J. Clarke in vain to find a way to comply Singles Handicap, "B" Class, lands, and many-men-have tried into druma provided by the plain- tifle and shipped by the defeu-won 3/6) beat J. Bouch (owes with the strict regulations impos dant fo.b in Hongkong, within 15) 8-0, 6-4 Rev. Foster Pegged upon the importation of animale the months of August and Sep-370) 6-3.75; S. R. Calill (recs. flourished. In the vicinity of (sor) Feat. It. de Journal (recs from districts in which rinderpest tember. The date of delivery was subsequently extended to Novem-5/6) beat E. A. G. May (recs. 15) Hongkong mach roung, fat beef ber 1. It was alleged that the Walker (scr.) beat P. Delaunay trict is usually affected with the 60, 07. Becond Round: D. cattle is obtainable, but that die- defendant failed to give delivery.
Mr. F. C. Jentin, instructures 3/6) 7-5, 6-2; C-C Clarke disease the government is trying by Mr. Dennya Junr, of Messrs. recs. 15) beat S. It. Carlill 6-2, to eradicate from the islands, and Dennys and Bowley, appeared
7-5. Third Round: J. McPherson the consequence has been that all for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Eldon (recs 15) beat Capt. Walker (ecs. attempts to import from the Uhina Potter, instructed by Mr.Davidson, 2) 1-6, 61, 6-3,
coast have met with flat refusal. of Mesara. Hastings and Hastings, Itound: O.A. Woodcock and J. proposes to establish an immuni Doubles Handicap.-First Mr. Carson, it is understood, for the defence.
Bouch (rec. 15:31 best S. R.zing plant in Hongkong, whore Carlil and E.A.G. May (res. all animale destinel for the Phil- 153) 6-3, 6-1; R. H. Phelips ippines will be subjected to sim- and Capt, Tracey (owe 4,0) ultaneous inoculation. After the foil because there was no case beat Major Davey and tv, negative treatment they will be made out for him to answer. Now, Foster Pegg (rec. 15) 6-4, 62, kept under atriet observation for FILIPINO BARBER SHOP. an his Lordebip knew, the plain- Second Round: C. Miskin and M.a sufficient period to determine
:: The Defence.
Mr. Potter, opening the defouce,
submitted that the plaintiff must
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tiff's case was one for damages M. Mans (rec. 153) Eeat S. E. the effect of the inoculation, because the defendants had not Green and A. O. Brawn (owe 26) Should they show no signs of the supplied them with the gooda 8.6, 60; S., H. Dodwell and Dr. disease, the animals will then they ordered. In fact, the plain Aubrey (cr.) eat J. Buckmill be shipped to Manila. tiff admitted ordering wool oil and Major Dowen (ove 15) 6-3, but said his clients supplied 6.4; T. B. King and P. P. J. period of quarantine will be re
Upon arrival thore another. wood oil adulterated to the Wodehouso (iec. 4.6) beat M.quired, this time directly under ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE. extent of 10 per cent. and he Donelson and W. E. Weidler the eye of officials of the "rinder- rejected it, It was a case of \(owe 15) 6-4, 6 2. ⠀ total rejection: The only question Professional Pairs, on that aspect of the case which Round: R Harc ck and R. D. Tiret his Lordship had to ask himself Stewart beat A. A. Claxton and
A meeting of old scholars of St. was: Has the plaintiff proved any T. E. Pearce 6-2, 2-6, 6-0; C: E thing which entitled him wholly H. Beavis and M. R.larri beat cattle buying mission some days" Whyteleaf," Shanghai, for the Mr. Carson departed on his was held last Wednesday at
Joseph's College. Hongkong,THE H. A. L. Steamship to reject. Ho, counsel, suggested T. I, King and P. P. J. Wode ago, and is now in Hongkong purpose of forming an old boys Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed Captain G. Schiodor, having arrived, in a case such as this, the sale bones 3-6, 6-7, 6-3; Capt. James arconging for the first shipment association, The following pro- that their goods are being landed and WA by description, and the and Capt, Tracsy bent A. H. Crook of Chiness cattle under the new visional committes was formed placed a their risk in the bazardous condition, which they complied and R. J. Birberk 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 regulation. How extensively be. O. White, C. E. L. Ozorio, J.L, and/or extra-bazardous Godowns of the TIFFINS, DINNERS & REFRESHMENTS THE BEST, with was to give the purchaser Second Round: Capt. Clarko and intends to enter the business has Carneiro, F. Place. Remedios, Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & gooda of a merchantable quality Liens, J. O. Beattie beat R. P not been indicated, but as there T. R. Go: salves, C. 1. Martinha Godown Company, Limited The ALEXANDRA CAFE CO. and, unless they were not of a mer-Thursfeld and W. N. Lowe 6-2, is a constantly growing market Marques, J. M. Prlemedios, R. C. delivery may be obtained against Bills chantable quality, the purchaser 6 2. has no right to reject. In this
for fresh killed beef the limit to Souza, J. J. de Souza, and W. A.-Lading. countersigned by the Under- case there wasno evidence to show for decision this ovening:-Dr. only by the success of the im
The following ties aro down bis ope aticus will be limited White.
signed. that the oil was not merchant: Aubrey and Dr. Grone v. I. F. Cmunization plan and bis own object the following: To gather to-day.
The Association has for its unless notice to the contrary be given Optional Cargo will be carried on able; there had been no attempt Master and G. A. Hastings; Capt. desires, to prove even what the cod oil Tracey v. M. R. Haris; T. H.
together the old pupils of St. All chairs must be presented within 10 was used for, and do evidence to King v. H. A Nistel; W. E
Joseph College, Hongkong, when days of the steamer's arrival hero, after show that the goods were not Warburton v. Lieut. Beattie;
ever ccension calls for; to hold which date they cannot be recognized. euitable for which the plaintiffs P. P. J. Wodehouse v. C. Miskin;
an annual dinner and such other required it. The only evidence Major Hunter ond A. N. Joseland, now discussing the prospects of to help its members in advano Goods remaining unde'irered after the Local sportsmen are busy just reunions as may be called for: Goods have left the Godowas, and all available was evidence to show that wood oil was merchantable.
Crporal Cook, who is billed ing their position and give 20th instill be subjet to rant. and was useful for the purpose to lyne new courts, which Iron Bux for the latter's title, power of the Association; and where they will be examined on the 2011
The work is progressing morristo go fificen
reunde with them suy other aid within the Goods must be left in the Gedowns, all brokan, chafid, and damared which wood oil could be applied. should be ready for play on or at the tournament arranged to to create a scholarship to be inst. at 9.30 am. The plaintiff's remedy was merely near the 1st of May, should the take place at the City Hall, on called, the St. Joseph College an action for damages, and he present wonther hold, says the Saturday night, under the direc-Association, Shanghai Scholar-as in a case mbatorer.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by had no right to reject. The or fulletin of the European Y. Mtion of Mr. llall. Cook at the ship and to give two gold medals, dinary way in which the case. A. We are doubly indebted moment is one pound overweight one for the best pupil in the Eng-Ex. 8.8. would be proved would be to to the Hon. Mr. C. H. loss for hut he hopes to get that off by fish language and the other for prove that wood oil was used for exerting bis infleunce in obtaining Saturday with ease. making varnish, and, his clients the ground for cur courts and also fifteen rounds on Saturday even-
He went the best pupil in mathematics. being in the trade, it would be for his having kindly accepted ing ia goxl company and there presumed that the wood oil dealera the first Presidency of our club is every likelihood of Bux having would know what it was used for: Thanks are due also to the Direc-a merty time. Then it would be proved by the tore and certain mentors for Lowever, is not neglecting his T. Shaughnessy of the C. P. R., The latter,Lady Shaughnessy, wife of Sir plaintiff that the wood oil was their liberal subscriptions tor-training and he is keeping fit. and the Misses Shaughnessy have quite useless for varnich; that it wards the initial expense for lay. This is necessary too if the in- arrived in London from Montreal THE S. ship was adulterated 10 per cent, and that therefore it was not an article other members wish to subscriba, rect as according to the form
ing down the Courts. Should any formation forwarded to us is cor and are staying at the Ritz Hotel. which was merchantable, and please notify the office; every little returns we have received, Cook was not suitable for the purpose helps in an enterprise of this was never defeated in Bermuda which the defendant knew it kind and more latitude in the and South Africa, where, in his would be applied to.
matter of funds will greatly assist many coalests, he must have mot Counsel pointed out that the Construction Committi in some neither of the experts for the completing their work.
good boxere. Seaman plaintiff said that the oil had. been adulterated. They simply
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AND SINGAPORE. have conquered the best light- "probables" are fit and the cont Laling to Raagoon, Madras and weights in Shanghai. All be (Taking cargo on Through Bills of eats should be still ones.
Maui itias).. THE Steamship
THE HEALTH BILL.
said that there was a presence of EXCESS OF PASSENGERS. foreign matter.
Th ́s morning in the Marine Mr. Jenkin said that Mr. Court before Commander Bugil Browne, the analyst, had said Taylor RN, the master of the s.1. that the adulterant was a vege- Ilai Ping was charged with carry- table oil. They never contracted ing 27-passengers in excess of the
"DILWARA, for vegetable oil in their wood number allowed by the licenco oil, the former being an admixture. outside the local trade limits, ber of cases of communicable 18th inat. at 3.p.m.
Capt. G. N. Ramage, will be dog strhed The weakly return of the num- for the above ports on Friday, the So long as there was a mixture within the waters of the colony.diseases shows that eight casos of he was entitled primi facie to Mr. Lowis, of Messa. Johnson reject it. Their case was that Stokes and Master appeared for plague were notified during last there was not a good delivery.
His Lordship adjourned the the case was exceptional on a deaths. The total number of the defendant and explained that work (four in the city and four in ather districts) and seven Case until after tiffin to consider count of tle festival of worship- the point, and on resumption ping at the tombs,
cases of plague. since January 1
22. All were Chinese. For a similar offence in respective cases of diphtheria were
found for the defendants with costs, The defendant was fined ie 23 and the number of deaths
Mr. Jenkin asked for a $25.
written judgment in the case,
as his Lordship had found as to 57 passengers, the master of notified as occurring last week
•was wood oil.
For Freight or Passage apply to
DAVID SASSOON & CO. LD.,
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FOR MIKE KOBE
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This steamet brings on Cargo:-
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FOR YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND MOJI
:
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Capt. J. B. O, Solliran will be fa- patched for the above roits, on TUES. [DAY, the 15 hiast, at a p.m.
The Steamer Lasuperior accommo- dation for posar ge e, is instalíod through at with Eric Light and curries a duly certifi decio:,
Return tickets are available ly the Ind, China Storm N vgain Co B.esters, Fare f.r round tip $120. For Freight or Passage,ply to DAVID BA8500N & CO., LTD.
Agents. Hongkong, 14th April, 1919. 1807 NO1IDE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM YOKOHAMA, KOBE & MOJI.
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Cargo impeding 11 e discharge will to landed at consignees' risk and expenro into the hazardous and/or extra hazır. dous Godowns of the Honging and be Korl on Wharf and Godown Company.
a fact, against him, that the oil the 8. Hoi Ming was finel a and there were three deaths. despatched for the above jorts on Thu's
There w
was one case of enteric day, the 17th fast, at 4 p.m. fever and one death, and four
The steamer has suparior accom cases of smallpox with no deaths,modation for passengerze, is installed throughout with Electric Light and carries a duly certified doctor.
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For using his fishing junk for trading purposes without having a trading. junk. licence a de- fendant was fined $3.
Eclipse of the Moon, An. eclipse of the moon took The Stormers are about every Bishop Brent's Strenuous Day.. place on the evening of the 22nd weeks for Shanbal and Kobe (Inland Bishop Brent spent quite a ult, and was visible in Kuching Bes), returning via Moji, providing a There was a sale of Crown arrived in the morning, preached twenty minutes to five p.m. and Indo-China, Etram Narigation Cons housekeeper, by young
strenuous day yesterday. He (Sprawak). It commenced about stay of 5 to 6 days in Japan.
Return tickets are available by the Land at the offices at the P.W.D. at St. John's Cathedral in the was over by 10 p.m. The total Steamer Fare for round trip $121. woman (Japanese) age 22 years: this afternoon when Garden lot evening, and left for Canton last eclipse cecured about 7.20 p.m. For Freight Passege, apply la 42 was sold for 852, the upset night. On Thursday he leaves and was accompanied by much DAVID SASSOON & Co., Ltd arranged: Apply CONFIDEN GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD. price, Mr. J O.M. Harley, per Mr. in the German Mail, travelling beating of gorge end firing of Gibbs, was the purobasor, to Europe via Siberia.
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