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SEVEN ESTATES DEALT WITH
LARGE SUMS OF MONEY
INVOLVED.
FORMER RESIDENTS.
Court,
Bequests
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"CORNER HOUSE”
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LANE, CRAWFORD'S LATEST ENTERPRISE.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MARCH 12 1931.
NAVAL AGREEMENT CHURCH EXTENSION
TERMS ISSUED.
(Continued from Page 1.).
Naval Treaty, must be maintain.
ed.
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The details of the Treaty ware isayed in the form of an Admiralty memorandum, which was read to the House by Mr. Alexander, who said that the agreement would not give rise to any additional new contruction. but would merely permit France to retain her exist ing capital-ships.
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PROPOSED BUILDING IN KOWLOON.
NEW ST. PETER'S.
FATHER ROBBED BY SON.
THEFT OF A KNITTING MACHINE.
PRISON SENTENCE.
LI Cheung was charged before Mr. Hamilton, it the Kowteen Magistracy this morning, with the theft of a knitting machine the property of his father. Li Ping- cheung, muster of the Kai Cheung Knitting Factory In 197, Keelung
As the
Local estates tolalling $582,400, A new venture has been launched
Church extension matters were with not personalty estates worth in Hongkong to-day by the opening
referred to at the Victorin £155,483 08, 110, have recently of Messrs. Lane, Crawford's new been dealt with at the Supreme "Corner House" situated at the
Diocean Conference, including the at the
possible erection of a new church D'Algular Street corner
in Waterloo Road, Kowloon, Sir David Yule, late of No, 8. King's Theatre Building.
France had undertaken to scrap In presenting the report of the Clive Row, Calcutta, who died can be obtained everything delec-
the
the Hanstend House, St. Albans, Herttable in the way of confectionery two of the three old battleships Executive Council, Dean Swanu S
Washington said-Since
Inst Vietoria Diocesan Conference the Execu ford, on July 3, 1928. left Hong-and sweetmeals, all manufactured which under
Treaty, were not replaceable.
Mr. E. 5. C. Brooks watched the kong estate worth $260,300, while by Lane, Crawford's themselves.
Important Points.
tive Counell has met twice-on | caac on behalf of the complainant, net personalty elsewhere amounts As to the popularity of this new
The accusod pleaded guilty to The important point discussed December 4, 1930, and February
11. 1931. to £325,504 19s, 3d, Re-scaling of venture, there can be not the slight-
the charge, but in extenuation At these meetings the following said that on the day in question certified copy of probate has been est doubt. To-day crowds beseiged in Paris and Rome, on which they granted to Mr. M. I. Turner, of the new premises, and were loud in obtained
of its excellent thought, the reduction of
hemailers were considered: (1) the the complainant went across the their admiration
possibility of Church Extension in | harbour leaving Instructions for Messrs. Dencons, who is attorney
and the quality, and elitre of the gun of the proposed Kowloon; (2) the building of him to clean the machine. situation for the exeentora.
variety of the goods displayed. new capital ships im 18 inches new St. Peter's Church; (3) the mehine was out of order, he un- of a family nature;
Special features include the offer.
Conference Budget for 1931: (4) 1pked it, and having satisfied! The late Mr. Walter Ponte, lateing of all varieties of biscuits which It was also satisfactory to note arrangements for this Conference, himmelf that there was something of "Woodmanicole." West. Hylleet, are maile at the firm's own factory that of the tonnage regulated by Surrey, who died at
the Pump and one need have no hesitation in the Treaty of London, no further written to the Government asking Sang Engineering Shop to get it With regard to (1), u letter was wrong, he took it to the Tung Houre Hotel Llandrindod Wells, stating that they compare very foenl estate which has been valued this description which is imported equipped with eight-inch guns) Joon. Radnor, on September 6, 1930. left favourably indeed with anything of struction in what was known for the reservation of a site for repaired. As they could not re- B8 Culugory “A” (10,000 tonners a church in Waterloo Road, Kow-pair it, he took to another shop, at $275,300, with net personalty The tremendous advantage which
No reply to this letter has where it was put to right. in France or|been received to date. elsewhere amounting to £29,978 ta. the local firm enjoys in this respects to take plac Bd. Re-sealing of certified copy of is that it can produce and sell its Italy after the completion of the probate has beer granted to Mr.biscuits at a third of the price of 1930 programmes, and this would' mean that each would rest upon D.J. Lewis, of Messrs, Johnson, imported assortmenta,
the Delicacies in form one of the alrength of 70,000 Stokes and Mnster, who is attorney
tons of for the executors,
chief attractions of this new house, undersage ships in that category In addition to family bequests, and the most delightful eclairs, testator provides for contributions cream buns, fruit fans and char in equal shares to the London Hototte russe are to be seen in the pital. Dr. Baraurdo's Homes and attractive window display, the Church Army, in the event of Visitors will find especial interest the death of his wife or daughter. In the Easter ex display, in which Local Patate worth $36,500 was chocolate and cream egg and many left by the Inte Mr. Harry Stan-novelties are featured. hope Rawwon, who died at Ilavens- One window which is attracting wood, formerly known na Aber-14 Kreat deal of attention is that in D'Agolar Street which is devoted feld, Ellington Road, Taplow to something new and original in Bucks, on November 2, 1930. Rethe way of fancy cream manufac-ry. sealing of probate of the will hostures. A pirate junk, formed of
In that category France might) Since this meeting of the Coun- been granted to Mr. M.H. Turner, at Messrs. Deacons, who is atter chocolate and cream is a real work have in December, 1936. if she cil the St. Peter's Sub-Council has WHY I PREFER SILENT of art, whilst a cream model of the built to her maximum rather mure emphatically voted for proceed. ney for the executors.
"Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoo" than 190,000 tons of ships for re-ing as soon as may be with the The late Mr. Charles Bonia, who is something out of the ordinary, placement, whilst Italy would have erection of the church on the site died at. Barcelona, Spain, where he Birthday and wedding cakes of about 151360 tons, it was proposed if, and as soon as, that was temporarily residing, on Sep-artistic design and beautiful work-anticipated, however, thut the site and the Government grant
(Continued from Pugo 6.) in are definitely found to be avail tember 29, 1929, left $12,000 Hong-manship are also numbered amongst French Government would, kong matale. Letters of adminis- the alluring displays, whilst cho- addition, possess in 1936, a large Able. The C.M.S. Associated At what point in the world's his-' tention with the will annexed have feolates and fancy pastries have their over-are tonnage in that entegory. Schools, who now lease the land tury pantomime first made its up-- been granted to Mr. G1.G.N. Tinson, own featured position in unlimited The British delegates had made in question. have been shown the pearance la speculative. Undoubted. of Messra, Johnsin. Stokes and varieties.
clear during the negotiations proposed lay out of the church ly it greatly antedates the first Master.
Mesars, Lane, Crawford and Co., that the temporary retention af fand it is hoped that A definite records of its part in Greak cul- Letters of administration with fare to be congratulated on their that tonnage, conferred on France arrangement will soon be nude ture. It reached a highly definite the will annexed to the estate of enterprise, not only in providing the no claim to its ultimate repinee which will secure this site for the development in Rome, and was a the late Mr. Frasey Jamieson, Colony
church. with such up-to-datement, and a reservation included auch an arrangement the Govern- mystery plays.
conclusiun of distinct factor in minster mariner, have been granted centrally located shop, but also for in the White Paper adequately ment grant will be applied for. to Mr. D.J. Gilmore, of the Char-engaging two European specialists safeguarded the position.
At tered Bank of India, Australia and who will after residents the very
Ancient Egypt was adept in its its second meeting, the Execu-use, and in the sacrificial rites of During the debate on the Naval tive Council agreed to leave the Druidiam and in the war dances of China. Testator, who died at No choicest
that is undertakings were given Cathedral Church Council. Estimates, Mr. Alexander'declared 36, East Street, Torrensville, South
matter now in the hands of the the aborigines of all lands it had Australia, July 1, 1920, left
during the recent naval conversa Hongkong estate to the value of
tions in Paris that Britain would support the French theories $5,400, with oiler estate Jel Australia, the Straits Settlements
the Disarmament Conference. and England. The bequests are of a family nature,
During his absence his father The New St. Peter's,
had returned home and lodged a In connexion with (2) the Dean report of the loss of the machine reported that there seemed to be with the policy. On hearing of a possibility of proceeding short. this he (accused) took the machine Small Cruiser Category.
ly with the building of a new St. to his own shop and later sold it Peters. The Cathedral architects
to another mun for $280. By the terms tentatively agreed had reported that a church to Sir upon at the London Naval Con- Herbert Baker's plans could pro-extenuating circumstances in this Remarking that there were no ference and now embodied in the bably be built for not more than statement, Mr. Hamilton imposed draft disarmament convention the amount promised by Govern a sentence of one month's impri- drawn up by the Preparatory Comment, and a suitable site near St.sonment. mission on Disarmament, France Stephen's Girls' College seemed and Italy were able to treat Cate-likely to be available. After An application male by Mr. gory # cruisers, with gun calibres discussion the Council asked that Brooks for the return of the destroyers as being in one entes give its views on the site suggested.
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goods. Lane, Crawford's "Corner House" promises to be a quest popular rendezvous in the city, for those who delight In palatable and high class specialities.
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not execeding 6.1 inches. And the St. Peter's Sub-Council should machine to the owner was grant-
An extension of the life
Conservative Critic.
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fixed place.
FILMS.
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mediaval
Action is more generally under-) During the business session the stood than words. The lift of an following
clected to eyebrow, however faint, may con-
puppy W. Rogers, Miss the Executive Council:-Bishop vey more than a hundred words. C. B. Shann, Like the Chinese symbolism, it will R. mean different things according to Mow Fung, Rev. N. V. Halwood, its scenic connotation. Prof. L. Forster, Mr. R. Ashton
Listen to a description of some WILM IN, Mr. J. W. Baldwin. Prof. J.
unfamiliar object-on African L. Shellahear, Mr. A. C. Braino- Hartnell, Dr. G. A. C. Herklets ribe it; observe a picture of the
wart-bog, for example then des and Rev. A. D. Stewart.
Rev. P. Jenkins and Rev. C. .animal and then note the variety of
astonishment.. delegates to the Diacosan Synod, Shann were re-elected fraternal the proposed budget was arrept
A further SNOUNCEMEnt unusual interest is that within few weeks. Local estate to the value of $1-cafe will be opened by this enter modern restaurant and ,600 was left by the late Mrprising Arm in the Theatre Build- Archibald John Jewell Brock, ing, one of the attractions of which formerly of B.M. Naval Dockyard, will be "after-pictures suppers", Hongkong, who died at the Savalan innovation, which, it is antici- paying too-much to get an Hospital on December 21, 1930. {pated, will prove mest popular Probate has been granted to Mrs. G.B. Chittenden, at No. 12. Pedder Street. Everything is bequeathed
to the widow.
The late Mr. William Cooper
Passmore, Mastur maria. ur
OBITUARY.
MR CHARLES STEARNS HARTWELL.
WOMAN'S CLAIM ON BANK.
Continued from Page 14
Mr. Jenkin runtinued that
destroyers was also provided for Mr. L. C. M. S. Amery, who voiced the Conservative altitude, questioned whether Britain arrement and mentioned that in regard to submarines. France had 81.990 tons and Italy, 52.700 tours. as against a total of 52,700 for the whole of the British Empire.
Bruter and British Wireless. Japanese Press Opinton.
Tokyo. Mar. 12, Contrary to expectation, the hedefalls of
Franco-Italian
the
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EXCHANGE BONUS TO
SHAREHOLDERS..
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children not going to the movies We hear #great deal about any more, and it is undoubtedly
not
true that hundreds of thousands of prospective film patrons, of future thrilled to the silent, screen. filmgoers. young Lots who formerly
do attend any more because they are able to follow the dialogue of talking pictures readily. On the other hand, they do follow action unerringly
many years employed by the Don and added that he would make glas Steamship Company Limited, ja Roto of B. formerly is command of the 2,8 Hai Ching, who died at No. 6. would submit that the drawing of Naval Agreement, which were to Humphrey's Buildings. Kowloon,heques on an account with the have han published simultaneous on February 2,1981elt banking facilities contemplated Powers, are not yet avaliable Banguo was clearly one of thely in the capitals of the five Naval estate worth $1,300. Probate has heen granted to the widow, Mrs. there was a general undertaking |
by the deed. He contended that officially in Tokyo. N.G. Passmore, to whom every-in respect of the ordinary,
London Press despatches out-
This is because the eye is better thing is bequeathed.
se lining the agreement arrived too of cheques in the deed, and that late last night to enable the the General Managers and Con- child won't follow easily and under- We are officially informed that trained than the car. There is nothing in "City Lights" that a xeneral andertaking was not vernacular newspapers to limited by the three corEBANÍA, ment thereon, though the Chugai, kong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., will com-aulting Committee of The Hong-
stand. An overdraft, he said, was ob in the course of a leading article recommend, at the forthcoming
I am a comedian and I know that viously an advance of a sum of on the general aspects of the paet. Meeting of money by a banker to a person appears to reflect the attitude of held on the 26th instant, the pay. It may be even more effective in Shareholders to be Puntomimo is more important in comedy than it is in pure drama. That being an, he would subunit the Japanese generally
clauses Many friends of Miss Emily S.that the second of the
ment on account of the year 1929 Recognising the value of the of a Dividend of $50 together with
farce than in straight comedy, Hartwell, the well-known Foochow covered by the covenant was also Franco-Italian Agreement from
Then, two differ In that the standpoint mlasionary, will regret to hear of respect of all advances made the the death of her brother, Mr. Ly the mortgage to, or ou recount limitation and world peace, the the balance of $113,687.77 to the fact, rather the reverse; and the
of
absorbing $480,000; to pass humour without logical action--in Charles S. Hartwell, aged 75 years, of, Mr. Pittendrigh,
Chugai nevertheless expresses dis- credit of Reinsurance Fund and latter achieves this attainmont as Question of Proof. satisfaction at the significant to carry forward $769,996.6 in re- the outeome of sheer legitimate An argument ensued between inconsistency" of allowing Franco
kpect the year large tonnage in sub-:
โล The late Mr. Hartwell was born his Lordship and Mr. Potter re such a
Foochow his parents being sarding
They wish it to bo understood, motivation. Silent comedy the completeness of marines after inducing Japan to
that the continuance or satisfactory entertainment for the pioncor missionarica of Mr. Jenkin's defence is respect to give up her original demands on otherwise of the Contineau masses than talking comedy, be- submarine tonnage at the London whole or in part, will depoud-en-swiftness of action, and an event
cause most comedy depends American Bourd Mission, and it his pleadings. was his desire to visit Foochow
Mr. Potter anid the defenca Naval Conference-Reuter
tirely on Exchange and it should unce more. Although in feeble denied the breach of his covenant,
not be viewed in any other light fore it can be told in words.
can happen and be laughed at be- health, he undertook the journey but they could
not prove their another covenant formed part of than that of a temporary measure. from his home in Minneapoils, ac denial.
their defence and was n state. companied by his sister
and hor
His Lordship:Yes, they can ment of claim for that reason. husband and his niore, Mr. and prove it.
The defenco said that in
at the Shanghal Sanitarium on Murch 6th.
the
Miss Tupper. Mr. Hartwell was for in their defence.
over 30 years a teacher of English
Armament Exchange" Bonus ar 310 per former implies the attainment off
fact
fe. Potter:-They can't prove though they gave no notice, they were in no breach, and that the at two high schools in Brooklyn, in order to prove it, the defence were
His Lordship pointed out that allegation that the complainants NY, and retired in N.Y..
1926. After
in breach of another his retirement ho wrote for set out le establish the fact that covenant was part of their de several American newspapers,
certain circumstances which fence. notably the Brooklyn Sunday existed allowed them to take a Me
Eagle, to which ho contributed a course of action in the conts Polter said he was afraid he
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SHOTS FIRED AT RUNAWAY.
ALLEGED THEFT OF CLOTHING.
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Of course, pantomime is invalu- Fable in drama, too, becanso it serves to effect the - gradual transition from force to pathon or from comedy to tragedy much more smoothly and with less effort than speech can ever do.
I
base this statement on recent
Following the sound of police dialogs: the sudden arrival of
player.pable actor must pos
not agree. If such was the
In motion pictures is caus weekly letter addressed to his tones of notice, and therefore case, the position of pleaders whistles near Au Pui Leung at lng many of our actors to forget thousands of former students, that action, although taken with would be impossible. It was no 3.20 am, to-day, an Indian ser- the elementals of the art of acting, These letters were later published | out nolics, did not amount to use merely denying a breach.
geant saw a man running. He Pantomime. I hayo always belleved: kbook form under title "A breach of convenant.
His Lordship said his view was called on the man to stop, but and still believe, in the prime quali- School Master's Letterh
Mr. Potter sald he agreed, and that Mr. Jonkin had ploaded some tho runner called back you
of auccesful screen that was the case which he had thing which had not heon wet out, follow me, I shall kill you." put yesterday and had supported and he now wished to ralee points The Indian fired three shots The B.B.C. will attempt its first by law that not only had the de-regarding it. Bia Lordship did with his revolver, all of which seas a thorough grounding in panto- relay from South America on fendants to deny breach of not consider he could raise those missed.
mimo. Consider the Irvinga, Saturday, whon LH, the Prince ovenant, but to set out a specife there and then unless it was dons The man was eventually cap- Coqueline, Bernharts, Duses, on terms. He did not think Mr. tured by two Cantonese policemen. Mansfields, and Booths, and you His Lordship and that inciden. Jonkin should be shut out al- No arms were found on him, but will find at the root of their art Trade Exhibition at Buenos Aires.ment of claim. The fact that the have to be raised on terms. (British time) the British Empirutally the defence was also à state-togother, but his points would it is allegod that ho had stolon pantomime..
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