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WEDNESƉAY, APRIL 4, 1928.

DINNER JACKET CLAIM.

CONSIDERATION" ON

PURCHASE.

TAILORS BUE EUROPEANT

PEAK LADY'S PENDANT.

WHERE IT GOT TO,-

TRACED TO SAMPAN GIRI>

CRICKET.

H.K.C.C. v. UNIVERSITY.

THE CHINA MAIL.

The following will represent the H.KOC. Ist XI in a league match

TO-DAY'S

·ADVERTISEMENTS,

THE HONGKONG, ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.

the

OR

"Defendant gave the jewellery

the University on the Club NOTICE IS RELY GIVEN that to his sweetheart to keep for him, ground on Saturday, at 2.15 p.m. DINARY GENERAL MEETING will Apparently, the girl, in turn, hand- B. J. R. Mitchell (Captain), L. J.be held at the Company's Offices, St. Before Mr. Justice Gompertz ated it to her mother, lier mother Davies, H. E. Hollands, H. Owen George's Building, on SATURDAY, the Summary Court to-day Mr. surrendered it to the police," said Feat, G. H. Piercy, R. H. Wild and Directors together with a Statement of gave it to another woman, who Mackenzie, L. D. McNicoll, D. E, purpose of presenting the Report of the Hughes, E. G. Lammert, W. W. 21st April, 1925, at 11 30 AM. for the W. H. Coole trading as J. T. Shaw, Detective Inspector J Grant to Mr. N. Young. tailor, ined Mr. B. Pasco, manager R. E. Lindsell this morning, in of Meara, Brewer & Co. for the describing the tracing of a platinum the 2nd XI friendly fixture has TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. Accounts to 28th February 1923, and At the request of the University, eleting Directors nad Auditor. The sun of $125 for goods sold and chain with a diamond pendant, been cancelled. delivered.

valued at £150, reported as missing

will be CLOSED from the 14th to tho by Mrs. Clarice Williamson, No. 139 the Peak, on March 1,

Plaintiff was represented by 3r. F.E. Nush and Mr. Noel I.,Brewer appeared on behalf of defendant.

At the outset Mr. Nach stated that pisintiff purchased the business of the late J. T. Shaw and was now suing defondante for a debt which had arisen between defendant and the late Mr. Shaw as there bad been previous dealings between Brewers and Shaw and in the settlement of the latter's estate Mr.

Pasco claimed that certain amounts "which"be" himself owed to J. T. Shat should be set off against that

/tudovat.

Mrs. Williamson's former house coolie was charged with the theft of the article. In the witness box, she said that she left the pendant in her trinket box. Defendant had been in her employ for twelve months.

that defendant was particularly Inspector Grant told his Worship energetic in searching for the perulant after its loss had been

discovered...

faspector Grant asked: "Do you Addressing Mrs. Williamson,

In the witness box Mr. Coole said of the defendant to visit hint in his allow any relatives or sweethearts that he was now proprietor of the quarters?" After his Worship had. business known as J. T. Shaw havremarked that the question did not ing purchased the business from the seem to have any bearing on the executore including the book debts case, Inspector Grant made the and the debt owing by Mr. Pa statement regarding the subsequent for $126 of which nothing had been custody of the pendant adding that

"Cricket Notes," the final placing As already mentioned in the last of the Ist league depends upon the result of this match. If the Club the top of the table. Any other win they share with the University result will enable the University to win the league outright.

21st April, 1923, both daya inclusivo. By Order of the Board of Directors. QIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD,

Secretary. Yongkong, April 4, 1923.

CITY HALL CHIAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM

Mr. John Hassall, the poster, artist, gave evidence at Bow-street for the defence of Joseph Weiner MISS MAY MUKLE. and Arthur Elliott, the defendants. Great Poster competition is a in the charge alleging that the

was withdrawn. lottery. The case against Elliott

•

Anti-Jewish students broke up a Vienna meeting at which Professor Hich'e d, of Berlin, was lecturing by throwing stink bombs and driv- ing out the audience with nives and revolvers. The disturb e is

TE WORLD'S GREAT CELLIST"

will give a CONCERT

ON

WEDNESDAY, April 11th, 1923. Assisted by

Miss REBECCA CLARKE (Violin) Miss GERTRUDE,WATSON (Piano)

+

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

REISS AND COMPANY.

Mr.

WE bave THIS DAY authorised MARK to sign out name per pre curation as Manager of our Insur Snce Department.

CHARLES · VERNON

Dated this Third day of April, 1923.

REISS & CO.

BOARD & RESIDENCE,

TWO Young Gentlemen may fol

mess (four). Mid_level" Flat. Apply A.B.C. c/o "China Mail.""

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

K Undersigned have received le structions to soll by Public Auction..

MONDAY, April 9, 1928. _nowmancing-at-10.30-a m. /. st No. 8 Godown of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon

A Large Quantity of -/ Miscellaneous Gooda

Comprising

Umbrella Handies, Window GIKAS, Tioplates, Beer Wines, Liqueurs, Pro- Rervor, Ginea Battles, Machinery, Piece Goods, Clocks, Blankets, Ginssware, Tyre, Ents, Colours, Cigara, Nitric Aaid, &c. fo.,

Also

paid. Since the assignment of the defendant's sweetheart was a sam-believed to have been instig (by | Booking at The ANDERSON MUSIC Co. Singlets, Gum Copal, Gam Olibanum, Į

pan-girl at Aberdeen.-

business he had written many times demanding payment of the debt but nothing was forthcoming.

The defence argued by Mr.knew anything about an envelope, Brewer was that the debt was not exhibited in court, which due and that it was incurred by contained the pendant when first J. T. Shaw & Co. at a date earliet handed to her, she turned to the than the transfer of the business Magistrate and asked "What does and that plaintiff had had no writ

the envelope contain, your ten notice whatever of the written Worship?" To this Mr. Lindsell

contained assignment. Another point he said replied that it was that the goods, a dinner jacket and the making up of a suit, were given by the executor of the late

The girl also gave evidence. Munich Royalists. Asked by Inspector Grant if she

an

that if such was the case, she might ornament. Witness went on to say know something about it; it was given to her by the defendant

J. T. Shaw as consideration about a week ago. She was on her

for entry by J. T. Shaw into boat at Aberdeen at the time. certain

premises. The

goods After further evidence had been

were not intended as a sale at called, his Worship imposed - all. They were given to defen-sentence of six months' hard labour.

dant by Mr. Higgins, the execu- tor of Mr. J. T. Shaw on coil- sideration of defendant allowing Messra. J. T. Shaw us tenants to enter certain premises in which Messrs. Brewer & Co. were then tenants. Mr. Brewer further add- ed that a larger sum thun that claimed was duo from Mesra, J. T. Shaw & Co. to Mr. Pasco in hi individual capacity. It had been agreed that Mr. Pasca should re- lease Mr. Shaw from his debt to Brewer & Co.

In bis evidence defendant said he Had never had a written notice of the assignment by J. T. Shaw and such lettera as he received after October 12, 1920 were not signed by Mr. Coole.

When called to the witness ho: Mr. Higgins said he knew of a mutual agreement between defan dant and the late Mr. Shaw where by the claim altould be set off.

His Honour decided to reserv judgment.

HONGKONG ELECTRIC

EMPLOYEES.

INSPECTOR GARROD'S

DEPARTURE.

PRESENTATION CEREMONIES,

OTHER OFFICERS GOING HOME.

Traffic Inspector H Garrod leaves for home to-day by the s.s, Dongola," on pension after twen- ty-five years' service with the Hongkong Police,

sented him with a coffee-pot, a hot On Saturday, his colleagues pre-

cake stand, all made of silver, as water-jug, a tea, cannister and tokens of their esteem of one of the the force. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, the most popular and genial officers in

Central Station. C.S.P, made the presentation at the In a speech, he eulogised Inspector -- Garrod's capabilities specially referring to his services in connection with the Fire Brigade, as drill instructor and as Traffic Inspector.

Old residents may recall that in) spector (at that time Sergeant) Garrod was instrumental in arrest-

TROUBLE OVER TIME-BOOK: ing the Chinese who attempted

Some of the hands employed by the Hongkong Electric Light Co. downed tools yesterday became th management insisted on the time. book being entered up when the men went out on a job and when they returned.

From what can be learned only a faw man are affected and the trouble is described as

"' trivial.' The recalcitrants, it appears, wer told last evening that if they were not willing to comply with the cum pany's regulations, they could re main away. The man, though few

to assassinate the fato Sir Henry May at the official landing on his retura as Governor in July, 1912.

A "Smoker" concert was held by members of the United Services Lodge, with which Inspector Gurrod has been prominently ideatified for a number of years, and a magnificent silver rosebowl, subscribed for by members, was presented to him.

Going on leave by the "Dongola" ire two other members of the force, Kowloon City and Sergeant Wilson Sub-Inspector McNab Wilson of of the Water Police.

Chief Detective Inspector W. The China Mail also learns that in number appear to have taken Murison is retiring on May 2 after

the company at their word for they twenty-eight years' service, during had not returned to work at 2.30 the last nine of which, he has this afternoon..

occupied the position he now holds.

Enquiries at the Chinese Engi.

Deara Institute revealed the fact that about 400 men employed at the North Point workshop are involved. Delegates are to interview the Sec. retary for Chinese Affairs thir afternoon.

t

GOLF:

The following are the results of. the Easter competitions played at Fanling

Bogey Pool, won by Mr. A. HONGKONG'S HEALTH. Morrison, 9 up.

Medal Pool, won by Mr. W. Galloway, 76 net.

Mixed Doubles, won by Mr. and Mrs. Savage, 2 down.

Ladies' Long Driving, won by Mrs. Hollands, 176 yards.

One casa of plague nine cases of smallpox (one imported), two enser of diphtheria (one imported), oni case of enteric fever, three cases of carebrospinal fever (one imported) and a case of puerperal fever were notified during the weak anded "Ladies' approaching and puttirig, March 81 All the cases were won by Mrs. J. B. Ross

Men's Long Driving, won by Mr. H. R. Buckland, 250 yards.

Chinesa and the only ones which Men's approaching and putting, did not result in death were two of won by Mr. H. R. Buckland/

the diphtheria cases and one of the

cases of carebro-spinal fever

During the presione 24 hours one

cass of plague (Chinese), three car44 on ur burning 100 election addres of small-pox (Chinese)), two cases of ses issued by Mr. A, MacCallum diphtheria (Chinese) three cases et Scott, the unsuccessful Lloyd entenia fever (ole British and two George Liberal candidate for Bride Chinone), one case of paratyphoid Seton division of Glasgow at the Blast general election, Daniel Caine, Layer>(Britiab) and two cases of ADOSIMIAN, WAY Aned Es or 30 days dobro spiral fever (Chinajo).

Dilgut në GissgoW)

Price of Admission: $3.00, -

THE BOY SCOUT

at Drill is a boy at play. He

gives the impression not only

of intense enjoyment, but he

radiates energy and good

health.

There is no Movement in

the World where work blends with play as in the Boy Scout Movement.

HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND USEFULNESS ARE HIS.

See the Hongkong Boy Scouts drilling at the JAMBOREE in the CITY HALL, on April 13th and rqch.

SUNCRUSH

IS THE JUICE OF

ORANGE

PURE ORANGES

Flour, Rice and Beans

And

a Largo Quantity of Fat, Round, Square. Iron Bars, Angle Iron, Wire Shorts, Wire Nails, Bar Ends, Ironware żo., &o. "mame:'--Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers.

ON

MONDAY, April 9, 1993,

commending at 5.15 p.m.. their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, A Valuable Collection of Stamps, (Full particulare from catalogue) On view from Saturday the 7th April Terms: Csab on delivery,

LAMMERT, BROS.,

個

Auctionee

TUESDAY, April 10, 193S,

commencing at 9.45 p.m.;

at No. 13 Broadwood Road "Ridge House"

A Quantity of Zaluable Household-Furniture,-

Comprising:

Teak hatstand, Chesterfield coush, and armobaire, Engravings Oil-paintings, Carpets, Cattaina, Huge, Standard lump, etc., etc.

Teak extension dining table, dining dairs, teak sideboard, dinner waggon, <enk coreen, brass feader, etc., elo..

Double and single teak belateada, double and single task wardrobes with bevelled mirror duɔre, teak dressing Table with beveiled mirror, weahstand with marble top, tables, chaine, ato, ets. (most of the furniture by Lane Crawford Ltd.) -$150

r

One Cottage Piano by Monkie & Co." On Viow from Monday the 9th April

1923

Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS -Auctioneere Hongkong, April 4, 1023.

ATLANTIDE

...

(The Queen Of Atlantis)

Great Twelve Reels Spectacular Drama

Featuring

The Beautiful Actress

STASIA NAPERKOVSKA.

SEE the mysterious, the bewitching, luras white men to her palace in the Saham. But against

ons mao, her charma ars'of no avail. What Doos Sho Do 1/...

NOTICES.

CROQUET

SETS.

From

AUSTINA, HOL OPACZE

$40 Complete.

WE STOOK

ECLIPSE SOCKETS

EQUIPMENT FOR ALL GAMES.

1st Floor.

SPORTS DEPT.

'Phone.1741.

LANE, CRAWFORD LTD.

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ENGLISH

COLUMBIA RECORDS

· THE MIKADO".

288"."M.S. PINAFORK”

VOCAL GRMS SELECTIONA VOOL GEMB SELECTIONS VOCAL GEMS SELE TIONG VOCAL GEMS

SELECTIONS

297

PIRATES OF PENZ NËË-

309

2109

"LEB"OL CHES DE CORNEVILLE "TEDMAN 'OFT.ECARD PT I

(VALSE RONDO) TENOR SOLO:

Pr. il

PP. II

ETC.

ΑΓ

1885 THE GONDOLIERS" FT. I

ANDERSON'S

Opposite Wiseman's

Sole Agents:

Suzuki &

Tel. 1829.

SAKURA BEER

Alexandra Buildings.

Tel. Central 468 & 487.

YE OLDE PRINTERIE

· LIMITED

(SUCCESSORS TO PRINTING DEPT. HONGKONG PRINTING. PRESS). 19, WYNDHAM STREET. COMMERCIAL PRINTERS.

BOOKBINDERS,

AND

PRINTING AND ACCOUNT BOOK, MAKING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION DONE WITH ACCURACY AND PROMPTNESS. ALL WORK DONE UNDER THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF THE MANAGER · „Phone C. 3787.

V. C. LABRUM.

KAM HING KNITTING COMPANY.

Manufactarers of jo

Socks,- Singlets, Jerseys, Sweaters, etc. Haiphong Road, Rawloon, Telephone Kowloon 277.

Manager. WONG KAM’FUK.

IMITATED BY

MANY

PERFECTION

SCOTCH

EQUAL ED BY

NONE.

GANDE PR OF COLLID