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'MRS. R. T. MATHESON SUES
AIRS. B. THOMSON.
Mrs. R. T. Matheson, of Hunt- ingdon, Stubbs Road, was the plaintif in an action heard before the Pulsne Judge (Mr. Justice Wood) in the Summary Court yea torday afternoon, when she sued
Irs. E. Thomson, of Alexandra | Building, for the sum of $265, be- Ing the balance due for board and locking for the month of Septem
ber,
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Mr. T. G. Bennett was for Mrs. Matheson and Mrs. Thomson con- ducted her own case.
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M. Bennett said that Mrs, Thomson became a resident at Flowerburn, Stubbs Road, one of two boarding houses kept by Mrs. Matheson, on either March 24 or 25, together with two children and a nurse. She was on monthly rate and paid $300 per month. On July 1 Mrs. Thomson sent a cheque for June to Mrs. Matheson and told her that she was leaving for Australia on August 30. Mrs. Matheson accepted that as an in- dication that Mrs. Thomson would be leaving at the end of August. Mr. Church, however, who was a friend of Mrs. Thomson, inform ed Mrs. Matheson that Mrs. Thom- son would not be going to Aus tralia at the end of August and would like to stay 01. Mrs. Matheson agreed to that
The Agreement,
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1929.
REV. & MRS. JOHNSTON,
WELCOMED AT KOWLOON'
UNION CHURCH.
The Rev. J. Horace Johnston and his bride wore the guests of honour at a reception and presentation which was given at the Kowloon Union Church last evening, under the chairmanship. of Mr. D. F Warren.
which was rendered all the more During the course of the evening, enjoyable by musical and vocal items, Mrs. D. Harvey, President of the Women's Guild, presented to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston a blackwood cabinet together with two silver the congregation. Inscribed on the vases as wedding presents given by cabinet were the following words, "Presented to the Rev. and Mrs. J. Horace Johnston on the occasion of their marriage, 24th. July, 1929, by the congregation of the Union Church, Kowloon."
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GIFT OF $120,000.
MR. FUNG PING-SHAN'S 'VARSITY DONATION,"
His Excellency the Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, K.CM.G., was among the guests yesterday after- noon at a reception and tea-party given at the residence of Mr. Fung Ping-shan in Park Road. on the occasion of his 70th, birthday.
Mr. Fung, who is a very well- known Chinese merchant, signified his intention to donate $100,000 for the construction of a library for the Chinese Faculty of the Hongkong University and other $20,000 towards the endow- ment fund of the Chinese Faculty.
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The reception yesterday after- Ping-wah and Fung Ping-fan, noon was given by Messrs. Fung the two sons of Mr. Fung Ping shan, in honour of their father.. Among the prominent members of The gathering which was opened the community who Were also with prayer by the Rov, F. Short present were the Hon. Mr. W. T. London Mission), was arranged Southorn, the Hon. Sir Henry by the Women's Guild, and guests Pollock, the Hon. "Mr. W. E. L wers received at the church door by Shenton, the Hon. Sir Shou-son members of the Church Committee. Chow, the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, In a happy speech, the chairman Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North, the Hon said that a few months ago, they Dr. R. H. Kotewall, the Hon. Dr. bade farewell for the time being to S. W. Teo, His Honour Sir Henry Mr. Johnston, a lonely man, Gollan, the Hon. Mr. T. H. King, (Laughter). He took a trip to Professor R.K.M. Simpson, Pro- England on a very special mission, fessor.C. A. Middleton Smith, Mr. that of taking unto himself a wife, Forster, Mr. H. G. Hughes, and there was no heed to ask whe Rev. C. B. Shann; and Messrs. ther, he, had been successful or not F. N. Chau, Tang Chi-ngang, (Laughter). They were gathered Chan Lim-pak, Tang Shiu-kin, Li On August 31, the day Mrs, for the express purpose of extend Hol-tung, M. K. Lo, Ip Lan-chion, Thomson originally intended to ing to the Rev. and Mrs. Johnston. Kwok Siu-lau, Chau Yue-teng, leave, she came to town with Mrs. heartiest congratulations, and to Leung Shao-yl, Leung Put-yue, Li Matheson and her daughter in a wish them good health, long life and Yau-taun, Li Yick-mul, Li Sheung motor car and a conversation en-abundant happiness (Applauso). ming and about two hundred. sued. Mrs. Thomson said she Mrs. Johnston was a newcomer, others. Some fine muste Was would probably, be leaving for but they felt that she would be rendered during the reception. England on October 3 und also come one of them and would be of added that if she could ret
Apart from the donation great assistance (Applause). of $120,000 for the Chinese passage to England on Septem It was to be regretted that the Faculty which he announced yes ber 17 she would like to leave on Manse was not yet ready for octerday, about a year that dato. She asked Mrs. Mathe-cupation, but it was hoped that the Fung Ping-shan generously con ngo blr. son if she would be willing to building committee would get on tributed a sum of $52,500 for the charge pro rate rates for 17 days with the job. In welcoming Mr. Hongkong University, and he had of September, at the rate of $300 Johnston it was felt that his also given large sums for the a month, $10 a day. Mrs. Mathe- ministry would be even more suc- establishment, not long ago, of the son agreed to do so and Mrs. cessful in future than it had been Chinese Middle School, and for Thomson said she would let Mrs. before. They required the whole- libraries in Kwangtung. Matheson know in good time when hearted co-operation of Church she was leaving.
members if the work was to be Much to Mrs. Matheson's sur successfully carried on. It-meant prise, however, Mrs. Thomson that everyone should step into left the house on September 4 place and share the burden. The without giving any notice at all. various organisations called for The first Mrs. Matheson heard | real work, and they must do their about it was when a "boy" rang utmost to see that the Church up from Flowerburn saying that fulfilled its mission in the life of, Mrs. Thomson was leaving. On the community. "May we be able' that day Mrs. Thomson sent to earn for our Church the title cheque for $35 together with a "The Star of the East." (Applause). letter in which she alleged that Mr. M. F. Key expressed con- the arrangement come to in the gratulations on behalf of Union car was that however long she Church, Hongkong. stayed after August 31 she would be charged pro rata rate at $300 a month.
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In
Mr. Johnston's Reply.
expressing thanks, Mr. Mr. Bennett explained the Johnston said that the welcome agreement was that if Mrs. Thom- was just a culmination of quité a son left on September 17. she long history of kindness that had would be charged pro rata rates been shown to him. He was very for the 17 days.
grateful for their giving him the Mrs. Matheson gave corrobora-privilege of taking three months tive evidence, saying that when holiday. It had been used to the she received the cheque for $35 full, and the main object had been she refused to accept it and saw
carried through with great succcas Mrs. Thomson personally...
(Applause),
.
Miss Mathesort spoke of the con- versation in the car. The earliest day she expected Mrs. Thomisoh to leave was on September 17
There was a very happy recep- tion at the wedding, he continued, and he and his wife thought it would help to link up that occasion' with the present if they brought a portion of the wedding cake to be press thanks for the kind way they distributed. They wished to ex- had been received.
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Later, Ms. D. Harvey, in pre- senting the exbinet and vases (which was done by removing a screen which concealed them) said that on behalf of the Church she had very much pleasure in asking Mr. and Mrs. Johnston to accept the gifts with best wishes for their future happiness.
In reply to Mrs. Thomson, Miss Matheson agreed that she was sit ting in the front seat with the chauffeur but said she could hear the conversation in the rear seat as she was sitting sideways.
Mrs. Thomson's Version: Mrs. Thomson, in evidence, stated that the conversation in the Car took place on Friday, August 30, when Mrs. Matheson asked her what she was going to do. Pre: vious to the conversation, Baid Mrs. Thomson, she had, made ar- rangements to go to Repulse Bay Hotel on the next day (Septem- He said they appreciated the gifts ber 1). As, however, she was not very much, 'and nothing could bave feeling very well and did not feel been more appropriate. like moving, she told Mrs. Mathe- Mr. and Mrs. Johnston brought. son if she would let her stay on the upper half of their wedding pro rata rates she would be pre-cake with them and during the. pared to remain. She also told evening this was distributed, to Mrs. Matheson that she had cer-gether with refreshments which tain business to do which was were provided."," keeping her in Hongkong and made it quite clear that when sho
Mr. Johnston expressed thanks on behalf of himself and his wife.
had finished her business she evidence as to Mrs. Thomson's in-. would be leaving, which might be tentions during the period con- any time. It was also agreed be-cerned and said that she might be tween them that if Mrs. Matheson leaving at any moment. could let Mrs. Thomson's room,
she would be prepared to go into Matheson with costs, his Lordship In giving judgment for Mrs.
another room.
Mrs. Thomson contended
that
remarked that such matters were difficult to decide, but he found it
the pro rata agreement did not re-impossible to holleve that Mrs. fer only to September but for as Matheson intended to release Mrs. long as she remained, which Thomson as the latter had stated. would be, at the latest, until Oc-If she did so she was getting no tober 2.
additional benefit. Mra, Thomson During the course of cross-ex had tried to operate her view of amination, Mr. Bennett neked: the contract to allow herself the Do you suggest that Mra: Mathe-liberty of changing her boarding son has made up this story she house at any time and he could has just told7-Quite likely.
not imagine that Mrs. Matheson And Miss Matheson? Quite made that..contract, He could likely.
imagine such a contract for.ro- -Mr. C. J. Church, business part-lease during any one month, ner with Mrs. Thomson, gave)
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Mr. Bennett said that Mrs. Matheson was prepared to sub- tract $70 from the claim, the usual allowance for people who did not tako their moals in the house, which would reduce the claim to $195,
His Lordship assessed damages for breach of contract at $195 and gave judgment as stated,
FIRE DISASTER.
STAMPEDE IN DETROIT DINING ROOM.
Detroit, Sept. 20. Guests in the dining room on the second floor of the Study Club cabaret were unaware that a fire had broken out in the basement until clouds of smoke invaded the room.
The diners stampeded, jamming the narrow staircase, some leap- ing from the windows.
Sixteen - were killed and 50
seriously injured. The building was destroyed.-Reuter's American Service.
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