Always the Best
Dance Records
New
Columbia RECORDS
EIGHTSOME REEL
FOURSOME
REEL
record No. 270
Music
Anderson Marie
JACOB&COS
JACOB'S CREAMP CRACKERS
ream Crackers
first in flavour first in favour
37., 6. 3- JACOB-A-CO, LTD, DUBLIN, IRELAND
OLD TAYLOR
RICHANEY! OLDTAYLOR
KIRKCALDY SCOTLA
MRAKTERD TO BE DISTAAF) BOTTLED IN SCOTL
Scotch Whisky
4 Gold Medals.
Aged
by
Time.
Obtainable at all Storea.
Sole Agents for Hongkong & South Chine:
N. S. MOSES CO., LTD.
4, Queen's Road, Central.
E. HING & CO.
SHIPBUILDING MATERIALS, SHIP CHANDLERS HARDWARE MERCHANTS.
PHONE: CENTRAL No, 1116.
Loss of weight
often leads to extreme weakness, even consumption, SCOTT'S
Emul.
sion builds the body, enriches the blood, aida digestion and leads to increased weight and better health. Ask for "
SCOTT'S
PRICE 750
Emulsion
The protector of life
J Wing Woo strast
TEL Central 25.
THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
BUSINESS TRANSFER.
CONSIDERATION OF CUSTOM AT TAIPO.
Mun
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1923.
POPPY DAY FUND.
PERSONAL APPEAL BY HIS-
EXCELLENCY.
FAINTED IN DOCK
CHINESE COLLAPSES ON HEARING SENTENCE,
:
Stay of execution of the sentence was granted to Mr. Leo D'Almada, Snr., who intimated that he would consider the question of appeal.
At the conclusion of the ovid-
The question as to how far local His Excellency the Officer Ad-
The 'case in which Wong Wan- custom at Talpo with regard to a ministering the Government than cho was charged with receiving transtor of business can bo ad led the way with a handsome dona a considerable quantity of tin mlited Into Summary Court Juristlon to the Poppy Day fund and be diction was a point raised in the has also issued the following per- from thieves who stole it from
sonal appeal:
the Hop Yick Factory at Calise court yesterday afternoon, before
"His Excellency the Officer Adway Bay, was concluded before Mr. Justice Jacks, when the bear-ministering the Government wishes Mr. R. E, Lindsell at the Central ing of a claim for $361.60 was the Poppy Day Sub-Committee Magistracy yesterday afternoon. resumed.
every success in their efforts on
Defendant was sentenced to five Armistice Day. This tenth anni- In this case the Wo Shing Hing versary of the day which brought months' hard labour, and collapsed on hearing the sen Luing Fish shop, Talno, is claim-the Great War to an end cannot fall in a swoon ing the above mentioned sum from to renew those feelings of relief tence Leo Wo-huen, a Taipe fisherman, with which the Nations realized aa money being due to the firm that peace, which for over four Previously Cheung Tai-kwai, of the plaintiff firm, and two others years had aoemed so far off, had at faat become a reality. That relief caused Leg Wo-huen to be wrong- fully arrested in an endeavour to can best be expressed in the res- collect the debt. Lee Wo-huan ponse to this annual appeal in aid of
those who suffered in the war, and addressed was later successful in an action His Excelency de confident that for damages, being awarded a total of $500. The shop is now Hongkong's response to this tenth secking to recover the money appeal will be prompt and gener ous, and will prove to those who through the Summary Court. look to the Poppy Day Fund for It appears that the shop chang-assistance that time has not dulled ed hands after the debt was con- the memory of their heroism." tracted and that the transfer was Mrs. Southern has also been found to be correct by the Taipovory busy and all who rend the ex- Chamber of Commerce in accor-cellent article from hor pen pub-goods by the defendant, said there. dance with local custom. Yester-shed a few days ago cannot fail to was a caso to answer day afternoon, however, Mr. Ar- culli said he was going to call as have been stirred by it. witness two partners in the old
firm, who would say that they ob- jected to the transfer as they were not notified of the change and that there was no authority for the business to be sold to others.
Lee Wo-huen admits having re- ceived a loan of $36.67 with the new firm and has paid that money into court.
Mr. J. K. Shaw of Messra, Jar-
dine Matheson and Co., is the Hon. Treasurer of the Fund and he will gratefully receive contributions thereto.
The success of Poppy Day is as much dependent upon the giving of personal service as the giving of money, as to a very large de gree those who help financially need to bo offered facilities for doing so which can only be provid- ised by those who give their own
Mr. G. S. Hugh Jones is for the plaintiff and Mr. A. el Arculli defending.
1.
Letter Delivered.
services.
POETS IN LOVE.
THREE EXAMPLES FROM FRENCH LITERATURE.
"That poots dourish best when they and in love, and that some of their best works are inspired by the inductee of those moments, was the effect of a lecture which M. Dufaure de la Prade, Consul for France in Hongkong, gave to
On the Prairies. of Canada. Baby's Own Tablets are A Household Remedy. This Mother Says She Has Found: Them Wonderful For Children's Troubles,
You do not have to coax and" threaten to got the little ones to take Baby's Own Tablets. The
a wide circle of the literary-mind- ease. with which they are · given ed at the Helena May Institute as compared with liquid medicinos, yesterday, evening. M. Dufaure will appeal to every mother. de la Prado traced the influence None is spillol or wasted; you which moved three of the best know just how big a dose has French poets, Lamartine, Victor reached the little stomach, Hugo and de Musset, to inspiring heights in their composition of some of their best works.
The lecturer was introduced by Mr. W. W. Hornell, C.I.E., who spake briefly in French.
Prefacing his address with a ence, yesterday, Mr. D'Almada word of thanks to the committee of de la the Court, quoting the Institute, M. Dufaure numerous authorities, and sub-Prade, after defining the mean- mitting as one of his points that ing that was to be taken from the titic of the address, "Lo Souvenir it was dangerous to convict on the uncorroborated evidence of an
chez Troia Pocta," said that thres admitted thief.
poets had chanted in a triple ac- coptance of what was for them the souvenir, the inspiring thought which had made of them the three greatest French lyrical poets. For there was no great poet who
Hla Worship, after reviewing the circumstances connected with the receipt and diaposal of 'tho
evidence.
on the
As a remedy for the "Ills : of childhood arising from derange monts of the stomach and bowale they are most satisfactory.
Mrs. Rose Voyer, Willimantle, Conn.. saya: "I used Baby's Own Tablots in the Canadian North
west and found them a `wonderful
medicine for children's troubles, especially Indigestion and con.. stipation. I have also given them to my children for simplo Lavor and the restlessness accompany- ing teething and they always! ve relief. I can recommend Baby's Own Tablots, to all
mothers."
NEW RECORDS.
was not a great lover.
Baby's Own Tablets are sold Speaking of Alphonse Prat de
by mail Lamartine, who existed during the by medicine dealers, or After Mr. Leo D'Almada had troubleus epoch of the first Em- at 60 conts a vial, from The Dr. sald he did not propose to call pire, the lecturer visualised him Williams Medicine Co., 00, Kiang- evidence, his Worship recorded and a young nin of prepossessing so Rond, Shanghai.
with conviction and sentenced defend-appearance and endowed ant as stated; '
great personal charm when he The effect on the defendant was shared with Julie Bouchand der He Herettes that romance which in- one totally unlooked for.
spired in him those lines which fainted away, and had to be re-
made the poem of "The Lake" one vived with cold water. It was an anxious moment for his relatives to be admired for the fervour of
its sentiments. Poet, diplomat. | 4820 who were in Court. They set up historian, politician, and Govern-* a wall which was not stilled until mont chief, as he had been during the man in the dock was agalu his time, he died in seclusion with 4834
only a little crucifix in which was conserved the souvenir of his meeting with the lady of the Jake," this Elvire of his poem. rend the poem, with a wealth of
The lecturer than proceeded to 4825 feeling and expression revealing a fing appreciation of the beauty of the lines.
seen on his feet.
On an application from Mr. Leo D'Almada, Snr., stay of execu- tion was granted until Thursday to enable the defence to consider
Identical Intereats, "
Owing to changes in the person- nel of the Poppy Day Sub-Commit- Yesterday afternocit, a foki of tes it is quite possible that many of the plaintif shop gave evidence to those who so kindly helped laat the effect that he was given ú lets year have not been asked to repeat an appeal, ter by his master to give to the their efforts this year. Needless defendant. He saw the defendant to say their services are very much at the market and handed the let-needed and Mr. W. B. Cornaby of tor to him. He also delivered a Messrs. Jardino Matheson and Coed at a late stage in the proceed Mr. Leo D'Almada; Jur., appear- number of other letters to cus- the Secretary of the Sub-Commit-ings to state that on the instruc- tee, will be very pleased to hear tions of Mr. J. M. D'Almada from any one who feels the Poppy Remedies, he was watching the Day cali.
Interests of the Taiching.metal shop at Yaumati, which were involved in the case..
tomers.
It was pointed out that the let |ters were to notify dealers that the
business changed hands.
Another witness, who sinted
Armistice Day Service.
the theme of the lecturer.
From Lamarting to Victor Hugo was but a natural development of showed a keen analytical mind in He is impressions of the personality of the author of some of the best known French literary works, and traced the influence which Hugo's association with Juliette Brouet
that he was a member of the Chi-At the Armistice Day service at. Mr. Leo D'Almada, Snr., Inform-had woven into the composition of nese Chamber of Commerce at St. John's Cathedral, scats have ed the Court that this was apart is Elegy, and other poems. Talpo, said that the Chamber call-been reserved for the following from the position that he himself ed the parties together in order group: Executive and Legislative
-Alfred de Musset, who was tho subject of M. de la Prade's thiavi analysis, was also shown to have
to try and settle the matter and Councils and wives, Consular Body, was appearing for the defendant. prevent litigation: At that time, Mercantile Marines, Royal Marines His Worship: Your interests Deon under the influence of un said witness, the defondant ud Old Comrades Association, St.
mitted he owed the money.
Cross-examined by Mr. Arculli, witness nnid that Cheung Tai-kwai was the chairman of the commit- tre last year, but ni present an- other man held that position. Cheung, howover, was still on the committee. The matter was not taken up at the instigation of Cheung Tai-wal.
Can you tell me what was the object of the Chamber of Com- merce in sending for. these par- ties?-We were doing our best to effect a settlement.
Trickery Denied.
John Ambulanco, British Legion, Ex-Service Women, E.A.S.M.A., Royal Ancient Order of Buffaloes.
Cheung Tal-kwai told the commit- tee that he had assaulted me and had had me arrested; also that he was prepared to pay me a certain amount of money by way of com- pensation and begged me not to sue him or employ a solicitor against him.
are identicn), I think your in.
affaire de cueur when he expressed
terests and your son's interests | those inspiring ideas in, his 'com- are identical. (Laughter).. position of the Souvenir,
Mr. Leo D'Almada, Snr: Except that I don't know anything about the Talching.
Mr. Hin-shing Lo, who had con- ducted the case for the prosecu- tion, at the conclusion made an application for the return of the goods to the Hop Yick firm. He anid: Although an order for restitution does not adjudicate the question of ownership, never- Was anything discussed abouttheless such an order will have this alleged debt of $300 odd 7-the effect of stimulating owners Not a word was mentioned.
to activity in prosecutions, Cross-examined about the $36
The object of calling the defen-loan, by Mr. Hugh Jones, defen- dant was to try and trick him into dant said that the loan was offered saying something which might be to him by the plaintiff. used as evidence against him?— No.
And that what you did was to try and settle the false imprison- ment matter and get the defen- dant to accept medica) fees only? -No.
In telling his version the defen- lant denied that he owed the sum of $351.60 and further said it was not true that he was notified the firm had been transforred:
He begged you as a favour to borrow $30 from him, did he?- Well, he wanter to loan me, this money in order to get me to bring my fish to his shop.
On this point, his Worship said he required time to consider the nonition. He adjourned it until Thursday, when the defendant would again appear before the Court in the matter of appeal.
At the conclusion, M. de la Prade summed up his impressions derived from a study of the three poets.
4027
0240
(Ramona
Together
One More Night
Without You Bweetheart
Westward Bound Mavournean
A Room With A View {01 Man Rive,
Dance of the Blue Danube Love Lies
0239
(Rala
0248
4831
I Foll Hand Over Heels
for Man River
Blue Eyes
| Miss Annabella Leo
I Fell Hoad Over Heels
Since I Met Mary Jane
Yummy Yum Yum
0210
4828
half of the audience their appro
Mr. Bornell expressed on be8. clation of the lecture, and their thinks to the lecturer.
CORRESPONDENCE.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
(To The Editor of Hongkong Telegraph.]
Sir. The Superiorcas and Slaters of the Italian Convent wish to thank Sir Robert and Lady To Tung for kindly opening their Fair, and to the public who so venerously con. merce then arose, when his Lord- | tribuled to the success of their Feta, Partners to Object.
ship pointed out that the wit- Special thanks are due to H. E. nesses from the chamber had Commodore for the loan of bunting: After Mr. Hugh Jones had wald that the transfer was put and flage, the Editors oft finished his cross-examination, Mr. Arcull stated that he had through in order and according to the local and Chinese Papera two witnesses who were partnera for $200 it would have been dealt to the following donors:
custom. If the claim had been for advertising the Fair and
The
in the old firm. They would say with by the Taipo Small Debta' Dairy Farin, Ice and Cold Storage Mr. Arculli: Three witnesses that they were not notified of the Court in which case local custom Watson Co. Ltd., Wing On Co. Ltd., Co, Ltd., Messrs, Lang Crawford, A. from the Chamber of Commerce assignment of the business and would have played a largo part. Wing Hing Chinaware Co. Ltd., at Taipo have stated that on Au- there was no authority for it to He Lordship pointed out that as Chung Hing Store, Mr. Chan Si gust 11 there was a meeting to be carried through. They would the case had come within the Ming, Secretary of i On Marine and. settle this dispute over the money also say that they were not par Summary Jurisdiction, he had to Fire Insurance, Co., Ltd. and the alleged to be due by you, and at lies to it and objected.
consider to what extent local cus-Salesian Fathers for their band.-- that meeting you acknowledged
The question as to how much tom could enter into the matter. Yours, etc.. you owed $388. In that so weight should be given to the, ac-
The hearing was adjourned un- not? No. At the meeting tivities of the Chamber of Cora til this morning.
REGINA PEDROTTI,
or
SALESMAN ŞAM
GUZZ,
HICKORY'S
LISSEN. HERE,COPS! I'M
WHO WENT TO || AFRAID GU22 IS IN TH'HANDS
OF ROUGH NECK TRAMPS at HICKORY'S WOODS ON TO HIS RESCUE! AN' BE PREPARED FOR BATTLE!!
IWOODS AND.
[PND TRAMPS
RASSOM FOR SAM'S RELEASE BUT MERELY OOT SAM'S WAGON,HAS
| NOT" RETURKEDİ THOME ASYET. THATS WHY SAM, WHO ES- CARED FROM THE TRAMPS HAS DECIDED "TO SEARCH .... FOR!
GUZAL,
LEAD TH
WAY!
WE'LL
DON'T FERGET
TA WRITE, CHARLIE!
TAKE CARE
Sa n to the Rescue
OF YOURSELF, MARMADUKE!
HALT MEN!
CLIFF FOR
SALE ATH ROCK POTTOM PRICE
Superioress.
(My Blue Heaven
Clonk-er-ty Olonk
TSANG FOOK PIANO
.
COMPANY.
Des Vœux Road, Central,
(Entrance Ice House Street.)' Telephone C. 4648.
METALS
of all klude especially for ship- building and anginowring work. Complete stock. Beri Terme, Immediate delivery.
SINGON & CO.,
ESTABLISHED A.D. 180.
Phone
HINO LUNG St.
Central 818,
MARTIN'S
ADIOL & STEEL
Sure and certain for all Female. complaints.Every lady should keep a box in the house...
Said by A. S. Watson & Sons, Chemista, And all Chemists and Stores,
'Progres MARTIN, Chowkt, Southampton. Enstaná
By Small
WHAT DO ́? SEE IN; TH", DISTANCE DO MY EYES DECEIVE ME?
EVERY→
BODY
GETS A
FREE GUESS!
WHAT": DOES
SAM SEE
?