DEAL IN FURS.
CANTON FIRM SUED, At the Summary · Court this! morning, bafors Mr. Justice J. R. Wood, Puisine Judge, the Tak Shing Loong firm of 16, Landale Street Wanchai, brought an sation against Messrs. Nordish Fjorfabrck, Ltd., carrying on business at the Shameen, Canton, and having their godowns at 101. Praya East, Hongkong.
The plaintiffs" claimed the BALM of $800, being money wrongfully deducted by the defendants from the plaintiff's | Boronat on Febuary 2nd but they also claimed the costs of the action.
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Mr. T. Rowan appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr. M: H. Tulner for the defendants.
Mr. Rowan asked for leave to amend the writ by adding that in the alterative the plaintiff claims $600. being the balance of the price of goods sold and delivered. Mr. Turner-This is rather a short.notice, my Lord. I do not know whether there is any catch in it. The question is whether or not this money is owing Front the defendants to the plaibtida. If you put it that way, I bare no objection. I think we would fight it out on those terms.
Mr. Roxan: The defendants on 9th January. 1920, gave an order to the plaintiffs for certain furs or skins. The furs in question were duly delivered to the de fendants on January 29th and
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1920.
MERCHANT MARINE
CHINA COAST CHANGES,
Captain F. Nowoomby the Woosung, is on leave,
Captain J. Menáhrel, früm re- faarve, has gone master, Wojenng.
NOTICE.
UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG
Matriculation, Senior and Jandar
Local Examinations.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Mr. R. F. Sheel, from reserve, that these examinatians will com- has gone chief officer, Sunalog. mence on MONDAY, July 12th,
Mr. G. KEADA, from reserve, 1920, has gone chief officer, Esis Peking.
Forms of entry and all part)- zulars can be obtained on applies- Mr. J. M. Clare, chief officer,tian to the "Kerkstra, The Hsin Peking, has gone acting University. Hongkong," master, Chili.
Mr. D., Warden, chief engineer, Woosung, is on reserve,
Mr. D. S. Barclay, from leave, has mone chief engineer, Woosung-
Mr. A L engineer, Panting, is on reserve.
Struthers chief
Mr. W. Jack, from reserve, has gone chief engineer, Proting.
Each entry form, duly filled in. must reach the Registrar, together Long Currency) on or before 3rd with the fee (Ten dollars, Hong May. 1920.
The following Scholarships will be awarded on the results of the Matricalation Examination, pro- vided that candidates of suficient merit offer themselves.
(a). Onz
MR Pringle, third engineer, Ngankin, is on leave.
King Edward VII Mr. H. Goerge, from reserve, Scholarship of £10 a year, for åve has
gone chief engineer, years, enable in zay Faculty. A Shuntien.
candidate for this Scholarship Mr. A. Kerr, chief engineer, must be under the age of 21 on Sbuntien, is on leave.
July 1st and must before the first Mr. W. R. Williams, acting day of the examination, submit master, Turkwo, has gone chief to the Registrar proof that he is officer, same ship.
a British subject.
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The Charge of Admission will be $1.00 for others than Members of the Hongkong Jockey Club or Gymkhama Club.
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Mr. E. V. Bishop, acting chiel (b) Das President's Scholar- officer, Tuckwo, is on reserve. ship of four hundred dollars
Captain C. Campbell, from Peking Currency) for five years ourselves under the
We have this day established HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB Kowloon one Bull Bitch, lemon LOST, Stolen or gone astray in leave, has gone master, Tuckwaenable in any Faculty. A Ca K. KIMURA & Ca, as General style of Kwongsang, bas gone master, be under the age of 21 years on Shipping Agents, at No. 2, Con held at HAPPY VALLEY on Court Building or No. 3, Ormsby from 6th May to 31st December Captain AS. Woodger, of the didate for this scholarship mast Merchants, Coal Contractors and ING OF THE SEASON will be to J. M. A. Remedios. OldSupreme Road. rooms etc. (formisbed)
and white. Answers to the nama The 2nd GYMKHANA-MEET- of Beauty. Finter please return TO LET.-Na July 1st and must, before the first naught Road Central, Telephone, SATURDAY, the 17th instant Villas, Kowloon Luenho, is on reseITE.
Mr. J. Gray, acting master. day of the examination, submit No. 2530. Mr. B. E. Bidwell, supernu-the son of Chinese parents; that to the Registrar proof that he is
next. Apply to Linstead & Daris.
we bold a receipt. The agreedmerary second oficer, Chovsanshe was not born in any British | has gone second after, Waishing Possession or Protectorate: that wäishing, has resigned.
Mr. A. F. Cooke, second officer, he has not adopted any foreign Mr. J. Stalker, from leave, has ¤ationality; and that be is not នឹងរោង acting chief
eligible to compete for engineer,
King Hangsang-
Edward VII Scholarship.
The interest and responsibility Mr. A. Turnball, chiaf engineer,
Candidates who secure a King of Mr. Joha Whyte Cooper Hangsang, has
chief Edward gone
VII Or President's Bonnar in our Firm ceased on engineer, Waishing
Scholarship
enter the 31st March, 1920. Mr. E Drary chief engineer, University on the day on which{ Waishing, is on reserve.
the University session opens and Mr. G. Wilson has been apnast reside in one of the hostels
price was $2,222, less two per cent, making a sum of 82.177.56 agreed price. The plaintifa ap-| plied for the payment of this sum on January 28th. The order was given in Hongkoop, and the goods; were delivered in Hongkong. The demand for payment was madə in Canton, There dispute inasmuch defendant refused
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the total amount and claimed the
mast
right to deduct $600. Heated Pointed second offices. Taishun. directly managed by the Univer-:
Mr. A. G. Simpson has been site.
tah.
argument occurred between the| plaintiffs and defendante. In the appointed third engineer, Kwang-The examinations will be a
Mr. J. Bettison, chief oficer.tions for the Senior and Junior Arcted according to the "Regula- Tseangtub, has
Kone acting Local Examinations and for the master. same ship.
Matriculation Examination 1920." Teangtah, is on leave.
Captain O. C. Blown, of the
N. TEESDALE MACKINTOSH.
Registrar.
end the plaintiffs agreed to accept a sum of £2,177, less 86, pro- vided defendants gave them a eceipt for the $500. The defen- dants refused to give anythlok this pature. This was the only transaction.
Mr. N. Leashin, second officer. Hurrembeet. has resigned.
Mr. S. Kernasky has been ap pointed second, offices. Barrem-
Mr. Turner interrupted and contended that this was not the first transaction. There have been beet dealings with a broker.
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master.
Mr. T. Ozier has signed on! Mr. Rowan said the broker chief officer. Naney Moller. referrer! 20 by Mr. Turner) Mr. N. Potolo has signed on
a MAN Bamed Shansecond oficer, Nancy Moller. Teang;
who
not A Captain C. Saigster, of the broker. He wa purchas- Wollowra, has ing agent of the Company. The Nancy Moller.
Mr. P. L. Smith, from leave. transaction referred to by M.) Turner was one between the has gone chief engineer. Kwang- plaintiff and Shan Teung. ghu pick, Shening and EngineY PLAG, was now deceased. This was the f first transaction the plantite bad| with the defendents dirent,
The case is procedion.
FOOTBALL
NAVY ARMY.
PARENTS DISAPPOINTED
WHEN GIRLS DO NOT THRIVE
Hongkong. 75 April, 1920.
NOTICE.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong. 12th April, 1920.
NOTIGE.
HONGKONG GENERAL" CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
PROPOSED AVIATION-CLUB
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform: Hall Price.
THE INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
the
The Committee invite Ladies of Hongkong to be present
Hongkong. 9: April, 1920.
NOTICE..
THE NATIONAL BENEFIT ASSURANCE CO. LTD.
Wm. POWELL LTD..
NOTICE is hereby given that the Nineteenth ordinary General
The Directors of the above Meeting of Sharabalders in the Company have declared an Inatore Company will be held at the Company's offices on Monday terim Dividend of 3 lequal p 3- per share) on the Preferred April 19th, 1920, at 12 o'clock, Ordinary Shares and 6 (equal to Noon, for the purpose of receiving 6 per share on the Deferred the report of the Directors and Ordinary Shares
Statement of Accounts to the 29th. February 1920.
Dividends for Shareholders on the Colonial Register are free of Income Tax and will be paidat (Incorporated in England)
the rate of 4.10, per dollar.
Having been appointed Fire!
Dividend Warrants will be ob- and Marine Underwriting Agentstainable on and after Monday 3rd!
the Company's A Meeting will be held in con-to the above Company we are May, 1920 at nection with the above at the Prepared to issue Policies at ear-Office. Chamber of Commerce Room, Chartered Bsok Building, on
FOR HONGKONG.
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. Tuesday, 20th April, at 4 p.m.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From SCANDINAVIA The Metorship
"SIAM" haring arrived from the above) ports on the 15th April. 1920. consignees of cargo by her are hereby informed that all goods In the matter of health and are being lauded at their risk inte progress boys usually cause more the bazardous and or extra worry than girls to parents, dur-bazardous Godowns of the Hong
ing the first ten years of life.kong & Kowloon Wharf
&
Then things are reversed, as is Godown Co., Ltd., whence, and of The football season will be con-apparent in almost any family. from the wharves, delivery may cluded on Saturday next, the 17:b| As soon as they begin to enter be obtained, inst with a "gery interesting their teens girls the often prove à match, stronz sides representing disappointment as well as a win General Average Bond and Consignees will be required to the Army and Navy being selected to parental Perhaps ther are The new drafta recently arrived growing too fast, of lessons x16 of the value of their carg pay General Average, Deposit u in the Colony cuntain many inshuuat them. They turn peevish ballers and some have very good and irritable, become pale, thin prior to obtaining delivery. reputations
and sickly: ilways seem to be Go de nut cleared by the 22nd The Army team is being selesailing and likely to go into a de- April, 1920, will be subject t
cline.
rent.
Cla's against the
steamer
ed from the R.G.A. Wilts, A.S.C. Rogal Engineers, and Stalls and signs of anæmia.
A wise mother recognises these Depts, and probable
"Too little All broken, chefed, and damag will be the Wils starters Mood." she says to herself, and ed packages are to be left in the Meenham, centre-forward; Amer, the girl herself." There's the mined on
blood that is as thin and pale as lowns where they will be ex outside right: Townsend, cause of weakness and arrested a
the 21st April. 192 E incidered and development. The ailing anæmir Bomdr. Watson, forward: the girl most have new, latter having plaged in Hongkong blood and Dr. Willims pink pills of arrival, otherwise they will bealthy most be presented within 10 day in the seasons 1914-15-16 before supply that need, as is well not be recognised. going on activo service.
known by great numbers. As The Navy have the nucleus) the new, rich blood made by Dr. of a
good
No Fire Insurance will be aide in Following
the Williams' pink pills nourishes effected by us in any case what players, Crocher every part of the system, soever and Hayward. goal keepers: bloodless girls and young women Amey, back; Niles, halfback; become brighter. They rezain Innes and Handford forwards their colour and charm. their signed by Graydon, unfortunately, may ayes have the sparkle of health. not be available and if unable they are no longer breathless andj
to turn out, bis place will thin, but hearty and full of life.
"Bills of Lading will be counter.
MESSRS. THORESEN & CO Agents.
be taken by Mathews, centre- One of the earliest signs of this Hongkang, 15th April. 1920. forward.
Several
new improvement is a keen appetite
men with big reputations have for meals and ability to digest
arrived in the Colony on board food...
the Tifania and her convoy, and
What has been done in count-
practice matches have already less cases of the kind in England,
been played with the idea Canada,
of finding the new
Americs,
Australis.
stars. Bouth Africa and other countries
"Both sides will be strong and by Dr. Williams' pink pilla can probably will be the best service also be done for you and yours.
CRICKET.
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kick-off at 4.30 p.m.
from Dr. Williams Medicine Co., A. el Arculli, G.C. Eard
- Mr. Langford, R. W. will be the 96 Szechuen Road, Shanghai. 9. Ismail, S.D. Ismail, N.) A postcard request will bring Bux, 8.M. Moosa, R. Nazarin, f you a helpful booklet, Plain RM. Samy, O. Rumjabn. Talks to Women," free.
Lemail, and B.A.-Hyder.
official in charge of the game.
QUIZ.
The Meering is not confined to members of the Chamber and anyone interested in Aviation, matters is specially welcome.
By Order.
t
E. A. M. WILLIAMS.
Secretary. Hoogkung. 19th April, 1920.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
HE Undersigned have received Thoresen & Co. to sell by, Public
instructions from Mesere.
Auction on
Tuesday, the 18th May, 1920.
commencing at 3 p.m.
at their Sale Rooms, Duddell
Street.
The Steamer ** DAGMAR ** 15, she now lies in the Menam tiver. Bangkok, with all her nachinery. gear and appurten.
inces etc.
1457 tons gross Reg. 921 tona net Rex. 1800 tons deadweight capa- city on 17 feet mean draft Speed 10 knots This steamer went ashore in he Gulf of Siam, was salved, sad owed to Bangkok, where she was Irg-docked and patched up.
Inspection orders on application o the East Asiatic Co. Ltd.. Jangkok.
The steamer to be at purchasers isk after fall of hammer, when
urchase money is to be paid.
For fall particulars apply to LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers.
Messrs. THORESEN & CO. Hongkong
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
Luetion on
Friday, the 16th. Aprii, 1920. commencing at 2.45 p.m. "Glentbome," Kimberly Read,
Kowloon..
A Quantity of Valuable
Household Furniture:
Pull particulars from catalogue); On view from Thursday, the 5th inst
Terms: Cash on delivers
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
rent rates.
UNION TRADING CO., Prince's Buildings Hongkong, 10th April, 1920.
NOTICE.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL
WEDNESDAY. April 14th- TEA DANSANT From 4 to 7 p.. DINNER DANCE From S'p.m.
DANSANT From 4 10 p.m. SATURDAY, April 17th. -TEA DINNER DANCE From 8p.m.
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Transfer Books of the Compan will be closed from Monday 26th April to Monday 3nd Mag both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON
& CO. LTD. General Managere...
Hongkong, 7th April, 1920,
NOTICE.
The Transfer Books of the Com. pany will be Closed from the 9th. April to the 19th. April 1920, both days inclusive
By order of the Board of Directors.
HARRY ETRE,
Acting Secretary.
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG TUTORIAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
43. Bonham Road.
Opposite the University Tel. No. 732. P.O. Box, 393. Principal
JOHN P. JONES, B.Sc.. LE MID. The Institate affords Special Pro
Re, Estate of the Late P.J. White|paration (Class and Pritate, Day and Chinese M. Custom. Evening. Oral and Correspondance)
University Matriculation Degree Examinations.
Cantor.
I
and
New Sessio has now commenced. Tutorial Classes are being conducted is English. Mathematics. Trigonome-
NOTICE is hereby given that any persons baring claims SUNDAY. April 18th-OR-against the Estate of the late CHESTRAL CONCERTS DURK J.. White. who died "at ING TIFFIN AND AFTER Shanteen, Canton, on the 23rd of. Mechanics. Physics, Chemistry. NOON TEA.
February last, 1920 are required French. Ir Bungkung University
Heart, Geography.. Latio
NOTICE
and
Private Tuition can also be bad in
Prospectus on application.
to send particulars of such claims to the undersigned before July Examinations. the 1st of May 1920, and all! persons indebted to the said these subjects. CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM estate are required to make pay. ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG. Iment before the aftrementioned
date.
The Third Annual General Meeting of the above Association No Claim will be met after the will be held at the City Hall on 30th April 1920, Thursday the 15th of April. 1920. fat-5.30 pm-for the following
purposes:
To receive the Repon of the Committee and Statement of Ac counts to 31st December. 1919.
To elect the Officers and Co- mittee for the ensuing year.
H. B. L DOWBIGGIN,
Hon. Secretary, Hongkong. 7th April, 1920
NOTICE.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO.,
LIMITED.
An Interim Dividend of ($4.00) per share has been declared and will be payable on the 15th of April 1920.
The Transfer Books' of the
Company will be closed from the 7th April to the 14th of April, both days inclusive, during which time no Transfer of shares.can) be registered.
- DOUGLAS LAFRAIK & CO.
General Managers, Douglas Steamship Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 30th March, 1920.
ABILIS. Power of attorney for
Mrs. A. M. White. c'o The Dairy Farm, Ice & Cold Storage Co., Ltd.
Shameen, Canton.
NOTICE.
It is hereby notified that on the 20th April, Instant: at thei Treasury of Macao at 3 P.M. there will be received Tenders for Monopoly of Opium for the period commencing from 1st August, 1920 to 31st July, 1923-Upset bidding starts from $5,841,500,00.
NOTICE,
KOWLOON BOWLING OREEN. CLUB.
The Annual General Meeting, will be held in the Club House on Friday 23rd. instar 5.45 p.m.
Business-
1: To Receive Committee's Report and Statement of accounts for year ended 31st. December, 1919.
2. To Elect Office Bearers for ensuing year.
3. To Discuss Club business. generally.
D. GOW, Acting Hon. Secretary.
NOTICE.
"The Captain, Owners, or Agents
In event of first bidding being withdrawn, a second will take of the United States Shipping place thirty days afterwards.. Board Steamer, Lake Farrar
All the terms and Conditions will not be responsinta for any for the Tender can fe obtained at debts incurred by say members | The Consulate Chèral ofPortugal of the crew of mast vessel.”
in Fongkong.
United States. Shipping Bomzi, Treasurer's Office of Macau By The Hobart Dollar Co., Agents 3rd April, 1920,
By RAY E GUNN
Manager. Hongkong, 9th April, 1920.
(Signed) PLINIO TINOCO,
Treasurer.
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