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MONDAY, MAY 30, 1921.

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1919 ACTION REVIVED,

HONGKONG.

ODDS AND ENDS.

MAINLY SCISSORS LOOT

Divorce and Publicity.

Publication of divorce proceedings as the best care for one of the big- Cest evils in the United States was recommended by the Rey. Mr. Straton

in a

GENERAL ITEMS.

491 ex Service men have received free passage vouchers under the Government scheme for settlement

Overse

Weighing 52, a total sturgeon landed at trimsby recently, said in be the largest ever caught in the North Sea, was sold for EIS US.

sermon at Calvary Baptist Church. Americans had got the divorce habit, Mr. Straton said, because in most cases the sickening details can be excluded from the pubic Press.

Plana be a tunnel beneath the The las Census Burean report showed that one out of every nine marriages Scheldt, at Antwerp, which was first now terminates in divorce, and in projected in Told, are again being

▲ LEGAL TANGLE SOLVED.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

STRUTHERS AND DIXON, INC.,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S. S. "WEST ISLIP," From SAN FRANCISCO A LOS ANGELES. wwwww..c

THE

THE Steamship

A peculiar legal tangle was dis- posed of in the Suprenie Court this morning when His Honour Mr. Justice Gompertz agreed to an applic ation that a case in which judgment

- WEST ISLIP." had been both granted and set aside

San Francisco in 1919 should be struck car having strived from

and Los Angeles,tvia porta, on May altogether.

29th, 1921, consignees are hereby There was no appearance on the notified that their cargo is being part of the plaintiffs, the Wing Shing koded at their rish Sheung firm, and Mr. C. G. Alabaster | Hazardous and/or Extra-Hazardons (instructed by Mr. Blake of Wilkinson Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow and Grist). who appeared for the loon Whart and Godown Ca, Ltd. defendants. the Ko Ip Tong firm. Kowloon, and stored st Consignees briefly outlined the circumstances risk. surrounding the case.

Counsel explained that during 1919 the plaintiff "proceeded against the defendant for the recovery of $20,000 alleged to have been deposited. The writ was served on one of the defend ants and no appearance having been entered, judgment was obtained. On the same day as the plaintiff was granted judgment he signed it away to a third partner. The defendants were successful later on in having

entered. it being stipulated that a sner of $6,000 should first be paid into Court. Since then ther had.

some parts of America there is one considered by the Belgipe Govern-the judgment set asideland a defence separation for every three marriages.ment. Worlds Oldest Man.

The Air Ministry is building

helicopter at Farnborough under the most seccet conditions. It has hopes of revolutionising artillery control thereby.

In the subarb of Tophaze of l'on- stantinople there lives what minst bị, thest man in the world. if there Aur truth in the elims of those who knew history, sats a Beuters frage. This is Tomah, a Kund, whoj ipated to have been born o

Par luck, almust beyond! Two hundreland sixty houses ia ve bang memory, Toannsan old han, jbon rebuilt in Louvain in the past Bol to iwa hanal, or pryter but be the shortage throughout Bel- Petiteal from hart work 0 Su ginnd is estimated at from 200,000 to

250,000. Vets nyo, Atal laas been supportai į ko sitter her public hempty. The Turksh Senate last year voted a

Acrning to statistics just to band. only ten pairs of British-made boots

quote! allowance to khis hyperare imported into Cuba in 1919. as

against 4700n pairs from l'oital States,

The Admiralty Evew.

the

A detailed acount of the battle of! the Dogger Bank by Mr. Filson

The last, straw, was added to the Yeung, who was a combatant in that! engagement on board Lord Beatty's fanden upon the shoulders of the New faplip, was pubisted by The Times. Poor when suddenly the charge for This reveals for the first time that a hair seat in Hyde Park jumped Lord Beatty put to sea on defaite in from a penny to twopence. formation that a German squadron was coming out. The exact strength ef that squadron was given by our Naval Intelligence Department, fast as it knew on the eve of Jutland that the whole German Fleet was putting to sea. Another most interesting fact disclosed is that when Lord Beatty's Alagship was temporarily put out of action, Beatty made to his second in

Whea the driver of a motor-lorry. .command the signal "Keep nearer to the enemy," the exact modern trans- which was running backward down! ärion of Nelson's famous "Engage a hill at Trehafod, Pontypridd. mere closely." Unfortunately it was swerved into a wall to avoid a tram-1 not obeyed, for reasons which Mr. car, a barrel rolled off the vehicle and

killed a child. Young has yet to reveal.

Then and Now.

Time was when no one in London

Encouraged by finding £12. in one cash box. a thief who entered the house of Mr. Samson. Harrowdene road. Knowle. Bristol, forced open another which contained only a fabe moustache.

Forty fi notes and a £10 Bank of ced overlook Boat race day. Every England note were found in a Lenten Eandsom-cab driver sported one or other of the rival blues on his whip, offerings hox in St. Mary's Church. and so did the 'bus-drivers, and the Islington. .. with the anonymous

ng of the Londoners would fight message:1 a day Lenten offering

at the street copers for the cause of £10 Easter."

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these ancient Universities. Flighty ladies would dress entirely. in the Believed to have lost his memory. colours of the crew of their heart, George Crow. a ship's steward. of and at night the young gentlemen, Hull who disappeared when shopping from Oxford and Cambridge fought with his intended bride two days chuckers-out of the Alham before his wedding, fixed for Easter tra and Empire music halls Monday, is still missing

the

and smashed one another's tall

hars. There was always a special

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Eoat-race lever at Vice Street Legislation will be introduced at

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been looking for a plaintiff willing to appear against thein and it was now asked that the money paid into Court should be returned to the de- fendant and the case struck out.

His Honour said that he would grant the application.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.'

NOTICE.

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

THE THIRD GYMKHANA MEETING will be held (weather, permitting) at the HAPPY VALLEY, or SATURDAY, 4th June, commencing at 5:30 PM.

The Charge for Admission will be $1 for others than Members of the Hongkong Jockey Club.

Soldiers and Sailors in uniform Half- price.

The Stewards invite the LADIES

of Hongkong to be present. Hongkong May 26, 1921.

KAISHA.

TOTO EBEN

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE Steamship

"SIBERIA MARU," From SAN FRANCISCO, via HONO- LULU, JAPAN PORTS & MANILA.

The abore named Steamer having.

arrived on Saturday, the 29th May, 192!, consignees of cargo are hereby notified to present their Bills of Lading for immediate countersignature, and take delivery from, alongside steamer or the Company's Godown, where all cargo impeding immediate discharge will be landed at consignees' risk

Storag

cargo

盒 ba

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remaining undelivered after Friday, the 3rd June, 1921.

Ali broken, chafed and damaged pack- Clodown, where samo will be examined un Monday, the 6th Jane, 1321, at 11 L.M.

No claims will be recognised after goods have left the steamer or Godova, and nose will be entertained if presented later than three weeks after arrival of steamer.

and Marlborough Street police offices the earliest opportunity to regulariseges will be handed into the Company's

Nowadays it is quite marriage in India affected by the next day. different. No tax-driver sports his Keyes judgment, The proposed colours, and the motor bus drivers legislation will legitimise children Fould scorn the idea. Yet the crowd and secure their interests if either that saw the Boat-race was probably tag biggest that ever assembled there, parent has died.

azd the biggest that ever came to sre, any athletic event. Once more ore was impressed with the thought that here was the biggest sporting contest in England and there was no gate moncy, no prize money, bardly any betting, and nothing but sport. Famous Last Words.

"I wonder if it's loaded. I'll look down the barrel and see."

"They say these, things can't pose sibly explode, no matter how much you throw them around."

"I wonder whether this rope will hold my weight."

It's no fun swimming around in bere, I'm going out beyond the life Lines,"

"Which one of these is the third rail anyway?"

"There's only one way to manage

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Twice as many brunettes as biondes are marrying in France. Toe brunet tes say that the reason is that blondes are cold-natured, fickle, and frivolous.

any enterprising blondes are dyeing "fongkong, May 28, 1921. their hair to improve their matri- monial chances.

.Ko Fire Insurance whatever will be effected,

Y. TEUTSUMI,

Manager.

Charged with tampering with an almsbox at St. Elizabeth'e Church, Coventry, Francis James Witham Robinson admitted that he had robbed church boxes all over the city. and was sentenced to three months' imprisonment.

Three music-hall artists, Mr. B. Hedges, Mr. F. T. Hedges, and Mr.

a mule Walk right up in back of J. Jacobson, set out from Castle

bing and surprise him."

Bromwich, near Birmingham,ore That firecracker must have gone morning recently to golf their out. Fil light it again."

Watch me skate out past the way to Hull, a distance of 150 Danger' sign. I bet I can touch miles. They will play along the rosds, but not through towns or "These traffe policemen think villages, and the journey is expected they own the city. They can't stop to take eight days. Several balle me. I'm going to cross the street were lost in the first few miles. dow. Let the chauffeurs lookout for me."

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Queen Mary, Princess Mary,, the What a funny noise that snake

Duke of York, the Duke of Connaught, makes I think I'll step on him.”

Ive never driven a car in trafic Lady Patricia Ramsay, and other before. But they say, it's perfectly royalties, the Earl of Cromer, Sir Malcolm Murray, Sir Keith Ross and simple."

"I think I'll mix a little nitric acid a number of prominent Anglo-Indians with this chloride of potassium and were present on May at a command exhibition of the film of the Duke of see what happens.”.

Ob listen! That's the train Conasnight's toar in India. The whistle. Step on the accelerator: and we'll try and get across before royalties are keenly interested in

it comes."

the excellent pictures.

There is

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Consignees of cargo must produce an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, Hongkong, before Bill of Lading will be countersigned.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE Steamship

/ AQUILEIA,“

From TRIESTE, Via VENICE, BRINDISI & "SINGAPORE.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby

informed that all Goods are being landed at their mat into the Godowas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf | and "Godowe Co. Lid, st Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves de livery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded less notice to the contrary be given before 30th.

No chims will be admitted after the

Goods have left the Godowne, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 5th pros, will be subject to reat.

All claims against the steamer mest be presented to the Undersigned an or before the 15th praz, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, cbafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 15th prox. si 10 am.

All broken, chafed and damaged cargo is to be left in the Godawas where it will be examined at 10 am on 6th June, 1921, by the Compsaz's Surveyors, Mesars. Carmichael & Clarke All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival bers, br after which they cannot be recognised. goods have left the Godowns and cargo

No claims will be recognised after the

undelivered on and after 6th June. 1921, will be subject to rent..

Consignees are requested to send in

their Bills of Lading for countersigna tare immediately.

STRUTHERS & DIXON, INC. Agents for Div. of Opr. U.S. Shipping Board Emergency

Fleet Corpn Honzkonz, May 30, 1921.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received in-

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stractions from the Leator of

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Agents. Hongkong, Mar #Q, 1921.'

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

192 Gadaraigned have received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction. (For Account of the Concerned).

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WEDNESDAY, June 1, 1921, at 230 p.m.

at No. 4. Nathan Road, Kowloon, SEVERAL LOTS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Att itc, tc. including:-

Dinner Wagon, Sideboard. Over-

the Casa Miso 4. SMS Co. Ltles, Bedroom Furniture. Cutlery,

to sell by Public Auction,

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THURSDAY, Jane 16, 1821,

commencing at 11:30-17.

un the Premises of the Lin Ma Hang Mine, Lin Ma Hang. The Whole of the machinery and

Plant of the above mine.

Comprising

1. Six Stamp Battery,

1 Ore Craber,

1 Wildey Table,

1 Monarch Table,

Bydra Ulic Classifers,

1 Ropeway,

Shafts, Belting, Fipe Lans, Pump Wheels, etc, etc.

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(To be sold farone lot).. Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hongkong, May 30, 1921...

Crockery.

Terms:-Cash.

&c.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers

Hongkong, May 30, 1921.

TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND

OTHER INSTITUTIONS...

LL preliminary notices of forth- ALL

coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion in the news columns of the China Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 each, Cas announced in May and June of last year) providing that they do not It Occupy more than four lines. future if this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columis at the prevailing rates.

TO SMOKERS.

In spite of falling exchange and also of higher duty, we can supply you the following cigars at moderate prices..

LA TRAVIATA MANILA CIGARS

Excelentes $4.50 25s R. Victoria Especiales Jockey Club Perfectos

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