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It is generally admitted that most Whiskies have now a "Post-War Weakness:"

WATSON'S

It is claimed that

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THE CHIN

we say that we do not believe shore was any deliberate adulterat dilution. Is it likels

employees of a rich compat by cheating? Nothing for, selves.

We have to: dilute this testi monial, however, by offering our opinion that their milk never seems as rich and thick as that we need ja to get direct from the farmers at

THE HOUSING SHORTAGE.

TENANT WHO WANTED TO GO,

KTHURSDAY. BEPTEMBER

BANISHED FROM

SINGAPORE

UNWATCHFUL WATCHMAN

NOT ALLOWED TO LIVE HERKK: - ROBBERIES AND DISMISSAL

An interesting judgment was given

Home: It may well be that the The French cruiser "D'Estreas." for the second Boor of No. 24, ice instance of Inspector Lanagan, WA | ages for wrongful dismissal amount.

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o'clock this morning and fired the arrived in port shiprfly · after ~10 customary salutes.

The epidemic of - shortage of bouies was mentioned in the Sum One case of diphtheria, (Chin

WITH A PLA USKBE. EXCUSS. -recorded in to-day return of ary Court this morning, when Mr. THUS noticable disea

Justice Wood heard an action

in' the Summary Court yesterday bronight by Dr. M. S. Mehta against Before Magistrate Orme this morn action in which Suddah Singh, a head afternoon by Mr. Justice Wood in an Ching List for 445 being rent due ing a Chinese was charged at the watchman, claimed wages and dam is the wrong season of the year,

Home Street

the theft from an unnumbered mathing to $25.80 from Tsun Cheang. Mr. Rowan represented the plained at Kowloon Tong, of three pieces The judgment reveals that defendant and that the cows are letting down

tiff and Mr. Leo. D'Almada, the de-of clothing, the property of a veget, was in charge of six other watchmen thin stuff. It is a fact that a cow

fendant DNS. will sometimes yield milk below the

kable gardener. According to a special issued by Plaintiff's story was that the pre The defendant, who denied the who watched a block of buildings at official standard of purity. WHISKY

With regard to the analysts and the Hocki, Headman Semenoff and mises were rented under a verbal theft, said that he had been only two which a theft occured while, outside a robbery took place. The original their instruments we are always about thirty officers have been serious agreement for $45 a month The days in the Colony, and was looking for sceptical. It was amusing to read injured by a bomb explosion at plaintiff gave defendant notice to quit his elder brother, who lived in Kow-writ bore the names of the other six Chita station. This news needs con- and defendant said that he would be loon Tong. He went into the matsh- chmen, all of whom had been the official suggestion, that the Dairy Farm's testing instruments firmation, however, in view of the willing to go at any time if platati ed to enquire the way

His Lordship said: In giving might be out of order. The Gox. previous reports that the Cossar ) would refund "the", rent, for June-1 found that the inmates were not inte) jdgment in this case I want to make ernment instruments are every bit / Chief had already moved to a place of Defendant remained – in occupation) be walked out. At the door, hel

still maintains its high standard of quality, The same blend, same good old age-mellow. ness, character and fine flavour---Forty years' reputation.

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD,

Wm.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

ESTABLISHED 1841.

--Powell

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greater safety.

as likely to be wrong. These ex- perts talk in decimals: they rarely "Owing to the inadequacy of sgree; and as we have just seen hotel accommodation in Japan," the a very great deal depends on the Japan Tourist Bureau is undertaking method of getting samples. The the business of engaging rooms for handsomest certificate possible

travellers in all the principal hotels. would never influence our opinion This may save people going to places of a glass of ink. We would where there is no room for them, but] rather trust our palate.

When he

until July 6, and plaintiff claimed the was caught by two men who accused

rent for that month.

know that there is an epidemic of a Mr. Almada (to plaintiff): You shortage of houses Yes.

And premises are very difficult to get? Yes

I wanted the premises myself. Why did you give defendant notice?

You were going to start a drug

him of theft.

missed.

ne thing clear and that is that I do not regard this case as in any way a said that he was asleep at 5 first instance. I am not going to One of the inmates of the matshed test case for the other parties whose names appeared on the writ in the law calling out when he was aroused by his sister-in-

thief." He got any opinion on the merits out of bed just in time to se- the of their case at this time. It seems defendant leaving the matshe

to me that in order to justify the dis the clothing under bis arm.

missal of each of them the defendant The Magistrate: Is there anything special default on the part of each firm would have to prove socie

It is not up to the Dairy Farm it does not promise any extension of gist's shop and sell patent medicines?) known about the defendant? """

to get a bit of its own back. It

accommodation.

I required the premises myself. Air. Rowan: Because you knew your Worship, but he is a banisher July 13, and that be was given more Inspector Lanagan: Not here, man. I find then as a fact that plain. tiff was given notice of dismissal on of this shortage of houses you gave from Singapore... him a month and a half notice-Yes

His Lordship:

claims that it ein sell all of its milk A reduction of 30 per cent. from to the shipping, in bulk, and abolish the regular passenger rates fixed by the cost of distribution, loss on the Yangtze River Passenger Rates

Replying to the Magistrate, the The public, is de-Syndicate an organised combine of tenant notice on June, 7 to leave at banished from Singapore as a battles, etc.

You gave the defendant admitted that he had been Bouncing it for raising the price. the Yangtsze Shipping Companies the end of July and when he received undesirable character. Ltd. Now the experienced this fur has been announced by the com- that notice he came to you and said

ther indignity. If we were on the predores of the different Taikeo "I will go if you will let me go at done in such cases? directorate, we would propose, boats, that ply, between the ports of any time.” do what they claim to be able to Yangisze River. do, deprive the public of any chane at the milk which has been called

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED. THE FIRST DELIVERY OF OUR

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mourners,

Kokosai reports that a lady in teo dear and to watery, and wait Tokyo whose favourite dog died, gave. and see. What would happen? A the animal a full-dress funeral, with petition, probably, to get back twreaths,

and hearse. the old fasting, and a promise over Funerals for animals. however, are by no means a new thing in Japan, It is muster and safer and mere and Buddhist priests seem to be ready popular and more profitable to sell to speed ceremoniously the soul of Hongkong ber atal whisky than any living creature whose heirs, miki

assigns, or friends put up the neces sary fees.

NEW SEASON'S DRESS GOODS. again to kick at the price.

Stylish Checks for Coats and Golf Skirts, Plain Colored

For Costumes

SPECIAL

ALL WOOL

VALUE IN

Cloths

VELOUR CLOTH

12 DIFFERENT SHADES

Exclusive Designs. in. Foulard Dress Lengths.

INSPECTION CORDIALLY - INVITED.

The China Mail.

"TRUTE, JUSTICE, PUBLIC SERVICE

BONGIONG, THURSDAY, SEPT. 16, 1990.

PSEUDONYMOUS LETTERS,'

the thinker, that matters. Every thought has its own individual

S. & D. SPORTS CLUB.

OFFICE BEARERS ELECTED.

MILITARY, CLUB RE-ESTABLISHED.

A Recruiting Rally is to be held in St. Andrew's Church Hall on Monday 20th inst, from 6 p.m. in connection with the Boy Scout Move- ment in Hongkong. The object is to raise a Patrol in Kowloon, to be run

than 24 hours' notice. I find that

case of any default made by him in the condition of his employment, which was in writing, was that in The Magistrate: What is usually connection with his duties bis em ployers should be at liberty to Inspector Willis: Banishees from dismiss him by giving him 24 hours Singapore are not allowed in Hong. notice. The question for decision is kong. When they come here, they whether he was employed as head are usually warned to keep away, watchman to be in charge of six and sent back to their village. If other watchmen, that it was his duty they returned after being warned, to see that these watchmen were they are imprisoned.

on duty two at a time continu- I find that during recent employer com-

Pialatiff: He said if I returned the rent for the month of Jane he would go now.

At a later stage Mr. Almada asked for an adjournment offering to pay the money into Court. He would give his personal undertaking for it.

There was sorte discussion on the matter of the adjournment, M. of three months hard labour. He plained to him about the way Rowan eventually asking that the also warned him that being a banisheen which money be paid into Court.

from Singapore, he was not allowed performing their duties. Ifind that to live in the Colony.

Mr. Almada: I have never heard

such a gross mis-statement between solicitors. The personal undertaking of a solicitor bas always been accepted. I withdraw my offer and ask for an adjournment.

The case was adjourned.

QUITE GOOD IMITATIONS.

under the auspices of St. Andrew's FORGED OPIUM LABELS. On Monday evening. a... meeting Church. All British subjects between the ages of 10 and 18 are eligible was held at the Victoria Barracks, for Membership and it is to be hoped to consider the re-establishment of that Kowloon particularly will give the Staff and Departmental Sports this movement their heartiest Club, one of the oldest Military or support. ganisations in the Colony. whics became disorganised during the War, owing to the decrease in the number

of members.

After the rules had been drawn up

According to the Mainichi, the

BUT ONE SECRET LITTLE DETAIL MISSING.

fendant of theft and passed sentence months.. The Magistrate convicted the deously.

MANCHESTER WEEKLY

!!

MARKET REPORT.

Messrs. James F. Hutton & Co., Ltd., Manchester, report on Wednes day, August 11, 1920.

the watchmen исте

on June 27 a theft occurred in ese of the houses with regard to which these men were acting as watchmen, and that no watchma. was ou duty. Also on July 7 a man was robbed outside one of: se shops at 11 p.. and no watchr was on duty, also on July 10 at, elve midnight, no. watchman was on duty. evidence of neglect of duty by This is the plaintiff. Is consequence" of these facts the kai "fong held New York cotton vaines have again been extremely unsettled; but the following day the defendants,

a meeting on July 12 and on- although crop news has not been who had been the employers of the quite so favourable ather factors, plaintiff and the other watchmen, chief amongst which has been dis quietude over the European political acting on the result of the discussion situation, have had a depressing effect missal to the plaintiff and six watch. at this meeting gave notice of dis- the market. At Liverpool how men and so far as the plaintiff is ever, values have appreciated swing concerned I find that they were to the fall in sterling exchange justified in giving such notice and on America. Ordinary market con the plaintiff has no cause for action.

i existence. regardless of the brain and unanimously passed, the follow-that the biggest Japanese shipping-sion of 37 forged Government opsiderations have in fact been quite fudgment for the defendants, with

in which it germinated, and shoulding office bearers were elected be judged on its merits.

HOT-WEATHER FOOD.

ensuing, year :—

Prident. - Colonel phrey, C.M.G.. R.A.M.C.

L.

the simple truth is that they've let A series of whist crives and dances their engines run hot, and have will be organised. if suitable over-eaten the wrong sort of meal.modation can be found. Ices and iced drinks are said to be a mistake, because they stop the motions of digestion temporarily, as a cupful of cold water will arrest the boiling of a panful of food. Eggs, cheese, fish, and milk are enough, the experts say, by way

KOWLOON RUSSIANS.

waters..

COLS.

V.R.C. NIGHT FETE..

The Victoria Recreation Club held

Nippon Yusen Kaisha, in view of the Revenue Officer Clarke this morn- depression, is determined to pursue a ing charged a Chinese, before Magis negative" policy. It is now reported trate Orme, with the unlawful posses for the company proposes to do away with labels. the practice, long followed, of serving Hum-tea, cake and tobacco to those who the defence, said that he would like York and Liverpool, for this is a plaintifs and Mr. Blake for de

Mr. A. E. Hall, who appeared for overshadowed until the close of the week by outside events at both New

Mr. Rowan appeared for the come on board the company's a short remand, as his client wanted Ceneral Secretary and Treasurer.steamers to see their friends. The to call a witness for the defence critical month for the new cop and fendants. Rev. M. W. Sheweil, C.F. -

new rule will also be applied to the Counsel added that he would be under any other circumstances than General Committee. G. S. M. company's clerks coming on board on prepared to proceed with the case bably have appreciated materially` |

the present, cotton values would pro- The secret of keeping coal in hot Westlake; Sergt. Turner, R.A.S.C.: business. In this way, it is computed to-morrow morning.

Revenue Officer Clarkce said that he through the less favourable reports. Is pseudonymity pusillanimity weather is appropriate food. Many S.Sergt. Bradley, R.A.O.C.. Corp. that at least Y500,000 will be saved a At first estimate, a man who has people carry on in summer as in Rhodes. R.A.M.C.

year. Our contemporary does not had no objeton to a remand, but he Egyptian cotton has been fairly not the moral rotrage to sign is winter, stodging, on rich and hear. For each branch of sports a sub-state whether the obsequious hos would like the Magistrate to take strong and prices are higher all- pitality enjoyed by the Customs evidence Mr. Silva, the label round. There is little improvement to own name to his own opinions is producing foods. They mon their committee was also elected not a worthy witness. "Pro brow, swear at the punkah-wallah,į It was decided to enter the hockey, officials will also be curtailed. It is expert of the Hongkong Printing report in the yarn and cloth sections, its last night fete yesterday, it prov "Disgusted."Constant and tell us it is the hottest summer cricket and football teams in the same understood that the insolent demands Press that morning and then remand for although a scattered trade has ing a fitting finale to a successful lately complained of on board some the case. He explained that Mr. been done, the total turnover cannot season. The large attendance in- wwuder," and such signatures, that we've had for years, whereas Leagues as last seasonTMTM

very satisfactorily. 'cluded EE. the Governor and Lady n to say to us. These are my

of the foreign ships really had their Silva was a busy man, and he did be regarded atiments, but I'm ashamed of

accom-origin in the lavish entertainment not think it fair to ask him to attend Enquiry has been large and offers Stubbs, the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak,

supplied on Japanese steamers to Court again to-morrow.

comparatively numerous but for the the Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving, Col. here. From the newspaperman's

these functionaries. But this enter. Mr. Hall said that he had no most part too low. Buyers still shew Nicholson, Major Young. Captain point of view they are almost value-

tainment may be regarded by the objection. As a matter of fact, he a lack of confidence in the stability Warner, Mr. A. J. Lamplough and less, because they carry no weight.

owners as bread cast upon the did not intend to contest the fact of present values which must be Mr. C. H. Blason. They can be, and sometimes are,

that the labels found on his client attributed to some extent to the Great interest was shown in the faked in the office of the newspaper

were forged."

unsettled course of the raw material six lengths, scratch race which was that prints them. In a free conn-

Commenting on the death in

Mr. A. Silva, of the Hongkong and the fear that yarn and cloth won by D. Lyon in 1 min. 41 1.5 try, committed to the principle of

Hongkong of Mrs. Carter, known to Frinting Press. Government opium prices will be affected by the same secs. The Army beat the Navy at free opinion and free expression

a very wide circle of readers as "Hilda label printers, said that when he exuences which are causing a declin water pole by three goals to cat thereof, they seem unnecessary. of hot-weather chow.. and meats

Lady Stubbs distributed the prizes M. Love the nom de plume she amined the labels which formed the ing tendency in many other classes In practice, however, we know that

used in the Loodon Daily Mail, a paper Bubject of the charge, he discovered of manufactured goods. It is still at the invitation of Mr. W. Logan, however principally, a question of the Chairman, who mentioned that they do not call for our scorn.

with which she had been connected at a glance that they were forged They indicate a prudent regard for eat 25 per cent. less than we do: The following message, dated Vladi-for some years past, the Bangkok

The Magistrate: Are they good supply and demand and the fact re representatives of two big bongs→→→ imitations?

mains nasitered that for some time Messrs. Reiss & Co, and the Union self-preservation. rather than any in the cold weather. Ice-cream is vostock, August 25,, appears in the Daily Mail writes: The deceased

The Witness: Fretty good. but the latter is certain to outstrip the insurance Co.-bad challenged each reluctance to identify the writers a good summer food, but not when Japan Gazette, of September 2, under lady arrived in Bangkok early in the with the views and opinions ex-gulped down on top of a hot meal, the heading of A failure in South present year with her husband, Mr. there is one little detail, which is a former. Prices have of course eased other for a team race, to be included with the prolonged absence of buy in the V.R.C.. athletic sports to be pressed. For we have learned, or It should be swallowed slowly, and Chins " :—

E. S. Carter, of the firm of United Secret, that is missing. easily may learn, that from the in that way it helps the partaker

The Magistrate: Do you thinking and will no doubt continue to do held on October 2. He also thanked "A Bolshevik representative, by Engineers, Ltd, and was a resident

so until there is some improvement H.E. the Governor and Lady Stubbs" freest of free communities, tyranny keep cool. Vegetables and fruit the name of Yourin, arrived in Kaw-bere till July last when Mr. Carter they could easily deceive an

in trade, but as this quietness is mere for their presence,.and complimented and intolerance are not abolished. should be better pátranized, they loon, a couple of miles from Hong-was transferred to the Singapore suspecting person?

The Witness: Yes, they wouldly resulting in a curtailment of pro- the Secretary and Committee on the Men can be horridly mean, and say and contrary to a common kong, in South China, on August 10, branch of the firm. Mrs. Carter

They duction by the stoppage of machi success of the fetes. mean mer have all sorts of power saying out here, the more you per end, a few days later started an agita was taken ill with typhoid in Sings easily deceive the public,

nery, it is in reality accentuating His Excellency, replying on behalf to penalize those who incur resent-spire the more you should, drink, in tion among the Russian inhabitants pore but it was thought that she are good imitations.

Mr. Hall said he had no questions the scarcity of goods. This being of Lady Stubbs, thanked the Club for Overdrafts can be politely order to keep the kidney's active. there. He extolled the Bolsheviks had recovered sufficiently to proceed to ask

the case it is only too probable Inviting them, to be present and refused, cargo space can be de But very few Hongkong men really highly saying that they had defeated The late Mrs. Carter was for some until tomorrow morning, for further more speedily the longer buying is prizes. He congratulated the Club to Hongkong, but a relapse set in

The Magistrate remanded the case that values will advance all the asking Lady Stubbs to distribute the scribed as not available, promotion need this advice.

the Poles in the West, forced the Japanese to evacuate in the East, and years on the staff of Answers and

witheld for the volume of demand on the success of the sports. that of the London. Daily Mail, her were daily growing in strength and writings in which have caused

I will be all the grekier. It has also "Cheers were called for His Excel- power. Hardly any of the local Rua Bangkok heaps of real enjoyment

to be home in wind that working lency and Lady Stubbs and were signs, however, paid heed to his ful during the past few months. A

charges, which are the main factor heartily given.. in present values, shew no sign of decreasing, the tendency in fact being still upward; and in addition to this producers are in many cases accept ing prices at the present time which | Jennings;2, G. Jack. shew no margin, merely to keep machinery running.

ment.

and deserved increases of pay can be retarded, without any ostenta-

tious relation of cause and effect.

But the victims know. They are

should appear then only as favour- ings. As to quantity, we should

THE MILK FIZZLE.-

A BOLSHEVIK AGITATION.

FULMINATIONS IGNORED."

"

meant to know. Here in Hong- Round about half a century ago,minations, and Yourin soon thought it cheery lady, possessed of a very real kong it is so well known that only the writer used to be a milk ex-prudent to withdraw,” very independent" and earnest pert. It was then his main tipple.

people trust the newspapers with their names, not for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith." It seems that in the past there has been leakage. We can only say that on the China Mail we always have this special need for secrecy in mind. Letters for the press have

He has tasted at odd times since, once or twice really truly milk, and oftener the discoloured water that passes for it. So he was interested. in this week's prosecution of our chief purveyors.

First of all, and without any im. plication of the guilt or innocence

COOK'S PARIS OFFICE.

NEW SITE.

SITUATED IN HISTORIC QUARTER,

The local office of Meard Thos

Fund of humour, the world is the poorer for her Is, and the most sincere sympathy will be extended to her husband in his, great-bereave ment.

M. PAINLEVE DEPARTS,

SEAPLANE JOURNEY TO "HAIPHONG,"

hearing.

JAPANESE SHIPPING.-

FLEET TIED UP.

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POSITION FAR WORSE THAN AT

OUTBREAK OF WAR.

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The Kokusai News Agency in Tokya states that, the shipping industry of Japan is experiencing a depression far worse than it did at the outbreak of the European: War.

BANDMAN COMEDY

COMPANY.

The following were the results Six Lengths, D. Lyon; 2, J. R. Johnstone; 3, D. Laing..

Mixed High" Dive:-1, Miss B.

Army and Navy Team Race-1, Army (Capt. P. H. Davies, "apt. F. A.. Noel, Bdrs. Watson and Wood, Gurs. Couzen and Knight, Pte. McDade Derrick (Wiltshires). (RGA), Ptes Brown, Collins and

Two Lengths Team Race, Ladies: -1, Misses Ruby Young, Nora Pile, D. Witchell, R. Chu and A. Wheeler-

all identifying marks removed be of the Dairy Farm people, it bas

N.Y.K. officiis estimate that about fore they are entrusted to the to be confessed that the Kowloon printers; and the utmost care is sanitary experts acted inexpertly Cock and Son is in receipt of advice

400,000 tons of shipping are at pre- The "Gregory Apcar is due from 2, Misses B. Jennings, G. Ramsey, A. taken that confidences are respect- This is not to be wondered st, see of the opening of new premises in

sent tled up. This amount is almost Singapore on Friday and is bringing Tollan, C. Smith, and A. Bliss. 197 ed. We would prefer to printing that all the technically quali paris straated in the Place de la

equal to the total strength of the the members of the Bandman Four Lengths Handicap, Boys: -1, At 1080 this morning M. Painleve, NY.K feet signed letters, but rather than have fied sanitary officials are mono Manseine. The site of the new former Premier of Prince The accumulation of merchandise Comedy Company, so that the Colin Cropley; 2, E. Murphy, no public opinion at all, which polized on this side of the water office is historic, for the Cafe Durand, arrived in Hongkong by the M. M. at the warehouses is very great, and on Saturday as advertised at the -1, Miss G. Ramsey, 2, Miss R opening performance will take place One Length Breast Stroke, Ladies: would be bad for the Colony, we This is a genuine Kowloon griev familiar feature of old Park and Andre Lebon, left for Haiphong by id be worth about Theatre Royal Nothing but the Young A have had to learn to regard the ance, of which we make a present resort patronized by Alexandre, seropiane, being ploted by Mr. Ricou Y-1,500,000,000.

onymous contribution with an to the Ratepayer's Association Dumas and many other literary Hoes of Macao. The pilot cause down The new Shipping Law of America augurate the season here.

Frost; 2, J., Soares, Sy Truth Pe has been selected to in- Two Lengths, Membera-LRY- gant eye. They are, when The Dairy Farm seems to have of his time, was situated there from Macao early this morning and tends to aggravate the situation, and in the China Mail, as very few friends just now, since This will now be the principal took his distinguished passenger if the Jones Shipping Bill is carried

if they bore their they raised the price of baby's Office of Messrs. Thon Cook and aboard at Green Island.

but in all its entirety it is feared that Four New sames and alfer all, it booze, so we realize that we are not Son in Paris, instead of the Office It It expected to cover the journey a severe panic threatens the shipping should be the thought, rather than on a good journalistic wicket when situated in the Fiace de Opera in afe hours.

trade of Japan

struct

sure under ang- the WALLA

Mixed Nomination Race-1, Mies N.Piles Botelho; 2, Mi B. Bils and G. Martin, 2-

Blindfold Race D. Lyon,

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