JUDGMENT GIVEN
ERECTION OF COOKHOUSE AT SHING MUN
The hearing of a claim for $1,000 by Chan Wah, aub-building contractor of 23, Yu Chau-Street, Kowloon, against Mesara. William Baxter and Company, buliding contractors, of Powell's Building, Hongkong. in respect of the erection of a combination cook- house at Shing Mun, was cori- tinued yesterday afternoon at the Supreme Court, before the Puisno Judge, Mr. R. E. Lindsell.
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His Lordship gave judgment for $309.12 and $28.74, which plain- tiff had waived to bring his claim within the jurisdiction of the Court,
James Partland, foreman to defondants at Shing Mun at the time of the erection of the cook- house, said plaintiff had com- menced the work but had not finished it. He was questioned at length regarding details of the work and fair prices for the work dono.
At the conclusion of his evidenco the sum of $508.29 was agreed between the parties, the amounts remaining in dispute being in regard to "grayeblocks." asbestos sheeting and numerous smaller items.
Dofendant, in evidence, etated that the price of "grayeblocks" to Shing Mun was 8( conta per cubic foot with a minimum of 11 centa por cubic foot for transport For the work 1,650 six Inch blocks and 750 four inch blocks were used, making a total of 360 cable feet. In addition 100 'cubic feet were needed for a chimney and stove.
The price for asbestos sleeting was $5 per shoot at Shing Mun incitiding washers, nails, etc. Thirty-two sheets were needed. Forty cubic feet of extra wood was supplied to plaintiff from witness's own workshop and he priced that at $140 per enble fool.
Witness agreed that $22 would be a fair price for the sink and fittings but at Messrs. Dodwell's It had cost him.528. Transport was $2.50.
Mr. Partiand, re-called, stated that under the contract plaintiff was to supply his own materials and as far as he knew plaintiff did no. He had in fact borrowed $25 on one occasion for the pur- pose of purchasing blocks.
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London, Apr. 9. The Hon. Mr. Walter Elliott, Minister for Agriculture in the National Cabinet, who was mar ried last Monday, underwent a minor operation to-day in Edinburgh hospital.
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A white crepe evening frock (left) shows movement in the lines of the skiri despite the motionless attitude of the girl who wears it.
Another gown by Patou of blue-green deur de sole is cut on simple linas, relying on the navy bluo facket with its Interesting details for movement.
Gown's Distribution pensable a factor it is in the make the more tailored type of dreas ple charm to the silhouette. factory progress, but will not be And Width Count " of a beautiful gown.
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and one realizes then how indis- preciate movement, we must study body lends a distinctive and sup-
wherein, although less apparent, To speak somewhat paradoxi- It must be admitted too that movement is far from having been cally, a dress should also be judg the couturier is considerably an overlooked. Only then will we be ed by its movement when His
feet aimed at because his creation style. This was the case with cer- the natural attitudes of a woman By Jean Patou
is worn by a human being. A tain boloro effects of last season are different from those of a man-, dress in reality is a "still life", und and is invariably the case with nequin showing a dress and these Paris. The three important ele- life is imparted to it by the wear bloused effects, to cite but two of attitudes should never be over- ments that enter into the creation er, provided it lends itself to life, the many means of conveying looked in the process of creation.. of a dress and from which it that is, if the creator studied its movement and suppleness to a Width and its distribution come derives ita character are line, movement and worked to this dress,
into play to a very great extent movement and colour. The first end.
The presunt; atyles derive much when considering a dress from a and last usually are those which
of their attraction and character "motionicsa" point of view. It la sullice, at first glance, to pass In very light and diaphanous from the fullness given to the obviously a very dificult achieve- judgment on a model. Movement dresses of printed fabrics, move bust; a bloused effect or a drap ment, that of creating s dreas comes Inst in the process of appre- ment Is obviously the prime factor, cry combined with a fitted walat which will remain beautiful and ciation, but at this juncture its the line being almost completely line outlining softly every move- harmonious in all attitudes, both importance becomes more evident atrophied by the design. To ap- ment and attitude of the feminine at reat and in movement.
Designsisted in the realization of the ef- convinced of its importance in any wearer is still. In other words,
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