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DISASTROUS FIRE IN VENICE.

VENICE. July 25.

PASSPORTS.

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• DISSATISFACTION.

"MUSICAL SOUVENIR.

RECORD OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.

PROF. BANENBERG'S ACTIVITIES.

HONGKONG'S HEALTH.

To-day' return of notifiable disease reports three,cases of enteric fever, one of which was fatal, One was British and the other two Chinese.

The return for the week records one fatal case of plague, of which the victim was a Chinese, and three cases of enteric fever, one British, one Indian, and one Chinese. Eight Chinese also died from influenza.

OLD WOMAN HOAXED.

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When we find newspapers of such divers bues as the Times and the Westminster Gazette combining to From Professor Emil Danenberg complain of the fact that the pass we have received a copy of a booklet port system is still in force it may published by him as a souvenir of be assumed that public dissatisfaction his musical activities in Hongkong on the subject is preity widespread. | over a period of twenty-five years, says the Straits Eche. Much of In addition to Professor Danenberg's course depends on the manner in review of his musical career, the books which the system is worked. When let contains much that is of interest to the "Khiva" arrived in Penang Hongkong music lovers, including about four months ago the delay and extracts from local press reports of lack of orgatisation in the examina concerts with programmes and pho An elderly woman asked tion was scandalous, and if things tographs, hints for practising. Willesden magistrate: Please, sir, are the same everytime an ocean-Schumann's advice to young musi will you tell me what I have stolen ?” going vessel passes through we cians, an article on the home prob- The magistrate, an Irish doctor,

quite understand that the lems of music, and a discussion rose to the occasion and replied:

amenable of travellers whether or not Hongkong is musical.amsure a nice-looking and thoroughly leave this port determined to Prof. Danenberg it may be me- respectable woman such as anyone agitate for the aboliton of a system tioned, was born and received his can see you are would never steal entailing so much inconvenience and school and early musical education in annoyance. So if the authorities the Colony. After leaving school in

In response to the compliment the desire it to continue, in order to deal 1995, bè devoted all his time to music woman curtsied until her head nearly with Bolsheviks, Sinn Feiners, 1. W. and piano teaching. He owed his disappeared from view beneath the W. people and

revolutionaries early musical education to his father ledge of the witness-box. She showed generally, they had better take steps who was an accomplished amateur the magistrate a half-sheet of notepa- to ensure that the formalities con pianist. Mr. Ward, the organist of per that had been sent to her, nected with it are carried out with St. John's Cathedral, took very informing her that she would be reasonable smoothness, despatch and great interest in him and taught him taken to the Thieves' Home "to- regard for the public.

the organ. Later he became the morrow." organist of St. Joseph's Church, a post be held for many years until he

Joseph's he produced some very beautiful Masses and other Church music from such composers as Haydn, Mozart, Farmer, etc. In Harmony and counterpaint he had early lessons from Bandmaster Bentley, A.R.C.M.

whose band in his opinion is the finest that ever came to the Colony,

A disastrous fire at the arsenal was followed by explosiers. Several LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. left for Europe. As Organist of St. was tired of waiting for "to-morrow"

Million lire of damage was done,

FRENCH ENTER DAMASCUS,

LONDON, July 25."

ARRIVATA.

The s.s." Eastern," Caplain A. S

morning at daylight from Manila with 1,768 tons of general cargs and 27 bags of mail.

The woman said she had had it for three years and a half, but she

that never came and preferred to end the suspense and he taken to the Thieves' Home at once if she had done anything wrong.

The police stated that for some years the woman had made a weekly

station, always producing the same document.

The French entered Damascus in consequence of an attack by Emir Gordon, 2,272 4ons, arrived this of the West Yorkshire Regiment, offer to surrender at the police Feisul's troops on a small garrison holding a pass. In the course of his fight the enemy abandoned nine guns, 21 machine-guns and considerable war equipment. Emir Feisul's Minister of War was killed. The French losses were elight.

DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH AUSTRIA RESUMED.

VIENNA, July 25.

Full diplomatic relations between Britain and Austria have been formally renewed. The Hon. Francis, Lindley presented his credentials as British Minister.

THE LOSS OF THE LUEN ON.

ACTION AGAINST INSURANCE COMPANY.

A $20,000 CLAIM.

denies that the vessel was in an

Unseaworthy condition and contends that she was surveyed by the defend

ants before insurance.

Opening the case Mr. Drummond said that'sometime about the end of August 1917, the plaintiff in this action received instructions from his

The S.S. "Yunsang." Captain McAinsh, 1.128 "tons, arrived this morning at 6 am. Sem Manga with 224 tons of general cargo and 32 bags of mail.

DEPARTURES.

The s.s." Archer," Captain Ross. sailed for San Francisco via Dairen at 9 am. to-day with 1,800 tons of general cargo,

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In 1827 he passed the Associateship They are just pulling your-leg, in Music of the London College of malam. Go away and take na Music with honours after only 6 notice of them," was the magistrate's months hard work under Mr.advice. Bentley. He then continued his theoretical studies by means of correspondence lessons with Dr. Kam Principal of the London College of Music. He appeared often in local Concerts at a very early age and continued to do so until he left for an extensive tour of Europe ALEX. ROSS & COMPANY. and America visiting many Musical Conservatoires and a great mazy cities. Afterwards he made Leipzic The sPbeumpenh," Captain Lewis, sailed for Saigon at 7 a.m. tc- his headquarters for three years For Stocktaking purposes.-From Wednesday, the 24th inst til Saturday day with 1,200 tons of general cargo the piano from the world-famous DEPARTMENT will be closed to General

took private lessons 0% the 31st inst . The 5.5. “Kwangtah,” Captafo Stewart, sails for Shanghai at 5 Schrek, Cantor of St. Thomas Church,

Dedagogue Prof. Teichmuller, Prof. Business. p.m. to-day with 1,300 tons; of Leipzic (successor of John Sebastian orders-be sent in writing during the We request that all inquiries and general cargo.

Bach) gave him lessons in the various period of Stocktaking when same will theoretical subjects. He also became receive our best attention. whence he graduated successfully in a student of the Conservatorium

1909. During his stay in Leipzic again he travelled much in Europe

The s.s."Kanchow," Captain uncle in Manila, the managing direcCowars, sailed for Bangkok via tor of a certain firm, to purchase the Swatow at 1pm to-day with 300 An action was commenced in the Luer On in Hongkong and send her to tons, of general cargo. Supreme Court this morning before Manila. The vessel was purchased in The ss. "Haimun, Capt. Page, Mr. Justice Gompertz, Acting Chief. October 1917 and twoday's later was sailed for Haiphong at noon to-day Justice, In which Yeung Kong assigned the plaintiff who on October with 500 tons of general cargo. Yun, trading as Wat Tsze, claimed 12, assigned it to his uncle, for whom from the Young Shing Insurance he was acting as agent. His instruc and Investment Co. Ltd., the sum of tions were to purchase the launch, $20,000. Plaintiff's clain was in send her to Manila and make the respect of an amount of $20,000 necessary arrangements connected urder a marise policy of insurance therewith. The question of insur for that amount dated November, ance would arise in connection with 1917, on the Luen On subscribed this. The purchase price of the by the defendants.

The Luen On, it may be re-called, was lost in November 1917, while on a voyage from Hanghong to Manila.

Mr. W. H. Drummond, instructed by Mr. C. E. H. Beavis appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Eldon, Potter and Mr. F. C. Jenkin, instructed by Mr. G. R. Haywood was for the de- fendants.

has been

Luen On was $31,000, plus. $4,000 paid to a broker.. It was at that price that the vessel was assigned by plaintiff to his uncle. On Sep tember 29, 1917 the vessel was surveyed by Messrs Goddard and Douglas, as a result of which certain extensive

repairs

were undertaken, running to some thousands of dollars. These repairs

CLEARANCES.

The 5.5. "Taksang." British, cleared today and will sail for Haiphong at 8.30 a.m. to-morrow.

The s.s." Takada,” British cleared to-day and will sail for Kobe via Shanghai at 8 a.m. to-morrow.

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The s.s. Ningchow," Chinese cleared to-day and will sail for Haiphong at 5 a.m. to-morrow.

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In 1909 he returned to Hongkong to recommence teaching. In the ten years since, over 300 pupils have passed through his hands, ranging

THAT THE STEAMSHIP from seven years of age. Since 1915 WING HANG" as she lies near Professor Danenberg has arranged Shamshuipo in the Harbour of Hong- public recitals for his pupils, and kong.

Will be sold by their success every year is current

Order of the Mortgages history.

by PUBLIC AUCTION,

QUIET DIVORCES.

NEW YORK LAWYERS TERM THEM "QUITE ETHICAL”

The institution of "quiet" divorces Procured far from the maddering crowd in some rural district has debate, the formal approval of the received, after a somewhat turgid!

TUESDAY, the 10th day of August, 1920,

at 12 o'clock Noon, by

Massas, LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.

at their Auction Rooms in Daddell Street

committer on professional ethics of The Ship is a Chinese Ship register-

New York County Lawyers' Associa tion.

The association has been exercised

Mr. Potter replied that he thought they would have to. It might be a separate voyage in this sense. They by criticisms of one of the judges in had pleaded that the voyage was New York, of the devices employed West Chester County, which adjoins deviated from, changed or abandoned,

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Her dimensions and tonnage are

Froximately as follows,

Length :4147 ft. 1 inch REGISTERED

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Later in the proceedings, His were paid for by the plaintiff and Lordship enquired of Mr. Potter, The defence was that plaintiff was scesequently recovered by him from whether the defence would contest not interested in the Luen On and his uncle. The repairs were effected the point that as the ship put back that the vessel was not seaworthy at by the Kwong, Hip Loong Company to Hongkong, she embarked on a the commencement of the risk. The The launch having been purchased, separate voyage when she proceeded defendants deny that the vessel was preparations were made for her de

to Manila. the seas.spatch to Manila. A salient point in insured against perils The defendants were liable under the the case was that prior to the vessel policy only in the event of her being being sent negotiations were entered sunk during the voyage by running into with the Ho Tez Hing who act against rocks or reefs, or by typhooned as broker for effecting the insur or waves. Defendants deny that the ance. He arranged for insurance to in the sense that the ship intended to by counsel to protect those seeking a Breadth:-25 ft. 3 inches vessel is lost or alternately, if she the extent of $45,000. This man go to Manila-there was no change divorce from the glare of metropolitan Depth: 3 ft. 6 inches

that her would also say that at the time of these in that sense-but Mr. Drummond-publicity

and her speed is about 10 Knots... lost, deny "loss was caused by any of the negotiations he distinctly told the had hinted at the question of delay titigan's residing in New York may, tions of sale apply to MESSES. WIL The law actually provides that For further particulars and condi- perils insured against. The vessel defendants that plaintiff, for whom of three days. It might be such a received her clearance papers on he was purchasing this vessel was delay as to absolutely change the unless either of them objects; have KINSON & GRIST. November 10 and left Hongkong on agent for a Macila firm.

whole voyage. He had to get on their suits filed and tried in another that day. On November 13 she His Lordship pointed out that this with the voyage with all reasonable country. Fashionable couples anxi- returned having deviated from, was rot-in the pleadings.

despatch for three days at that us to escape the ubiquitous eye of changed and abandoned, the voyage; Mr. Drummond proceeded to say time of the year might mean getting availing themselves recently of this the newspaper reporter have been whereby the defendant's liability that the man Ho arranged for a there safely or not. under the policy was determined. policy at the rate of 3 per cent. The His Lordship remarked that plaindhing immensely to the burden of provision in growing numbers, thereby Subsequently she received fresh defendants inspected the launch and tiffs had pleaded that the circum district judges who feel that they clearance papers for a second voyage subsequently the vessel was de stances justified them in putting should not be calfed upon to cut the THEATRE from Hongkong to Manila and left. spatched on the journey to Manila,Į back!

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The policy did not cover this voyage. Shortly before the launch left the To this Mr. Potter replied that Defendants further allege misre plaintiff interviewed defendants' man they said they put back for ballast. presentation of the part of the ager and the premiums were paid, They had not pleaded that they put decided professionally that it is quite TO-NIGHT 1

The Lawyers' Association, has now plaintiff who said the vessel was his three polices being given On Novem: back through stress of weather. own property. The defendants have ber 10 the vessel left. She was in Mr. Drummond: The inference in the comparative seclusion of ethical to secure divorces: för clients since ascertained that at that time charge of a coxswain and a crew of is there.

did not know.

the vessel was the property of nine Chinese. She was a vessel of Mr. Potter: There is no question country courts, of the law-for such Yubiao Sontua of Manila whom they 140 tons, 125 feet long, and 21 feet of inference. We have your pleadings cases, and expressly approves of the

broad. On November 13 she return- and they are binding. We asked for custom of withholding the names of! Plaintiff, replying to this statement ed to Hongkong, the cokswain particulars of the circumstances.

co-respondents from pleadings unless of defence, csatended that defendants reporting extremely rough weather Mr. Potter then referred to corres the courts expressly stipulate their received premiums and gave receipts and that it was essential for the pondence on this point quoting from

disclosure. for them. The voyage to Manila safety of the ship that he should put a letter from plaintiffs which stated

The Civil Governor of Canton was not changed or abandoned, back to Hongkong to take in more that the vessel encountered heavier therefore defendant's liability was coal for ballast. Forty tons of coal weather than the master expected so has refused to abolish the taxes on

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not determined. Under the circum were taken aboard. When she first be returned for an additional supply vessels in transit in Pak, Cheuk Mi," THE SPA GIRL" stances it was reasonably necessary left she had on board 80 tons of coal of coal, such thing being necessary Hoiping, although many merchants for the vessel to put into Hongkong. and she burned between 5 and 7 tons for the safety of the vessel. Defendants of that place bave protested against

• Defendants were informed of this. It a day. When she left the second rime then wrote asking whether the coal the illegality of the taxes. was necessary that fresh clearance she would have about 100 tons on was to be used as foel or ballast. The papers should be taken out. Plaintiff | board.. She arrived in Hongkong reply came that it was for ballast.

on the afternoon of November 13, "No one continued Mr. Potter DON'T NEGLECT YOUR FAMILY. and there was some delay before she reading these particulars would YHEN you fail to provide your again left. She cleared again on imagine it was alleged that the Lin's Colic sul Diarrhoes Remedy et November 15 and left on the morn-vessel came back through stress of this season of the year, you are neglext- ing of November 16 at 10 am weather. On the contrary, they saying them, as bowel complaint is sure to That was the last that was ever the master met heavier weather than be prevalent, and it is too dangerous e heard of her, although enquiries be expected so he came, back for minty to be siled with. This is es were made for her at Manila, Amoy, more ballast. That is most material ocially true if there are children in the Swatow and elsewhere. Application Mr. Drummond intimated that he family. A dose or sea of this remedy was made for payment on the policy would be calling evidence to theill place the trouble within control and but declined, the action being weather and proceeded to deal; with bill. For asle by all Chomists and Store- commenced on February 25, 1918. the legal aspect of the ease."

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