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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1928.

TAIPO CASE

CLAIM FOR MONEY ALLEGED TO BE DUE

FURTHER WROCEEDINGS

This morning. Mr. Justice Jacks, * the Summary Court, reserved judgment, in the case in which the Woo Shing Hing Loang Hop Kea fish shop of Taips are claiming the um of $381.60 from Lee Woo-huen, a. Taipo fisherman, as numey due to the firm.

in connection with this alleged debt, Cheung Tai-kwai of the plain 1 firm, and two others, including a Chinese detective of the Taipo Police Station wringfully arrested lee Woo-huer in an attempt to collect the money. Lee Woo-huen success fully took action against the trio at the Summary Court some time ago, and was awarded damages totalling

$500.

The plaintiff firm was represent- d by Mr. G. S. Hugh Jones, whilst Lee Woo-huen was defended by Mr. A. el Areulli,

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POPPY DAY"

OFFICER ADMINISTERING ISSUES APPEAL

SERVICES WANTED

H Excellency the Officer Ad- ministering the Government has issued the following personal appeal:-

THE CHINA MAIL,

SHADOWS BEFORE

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

IN THE “MAIL

To-day Queen's Theatre; "Bebe Dantela In "Senorita."

To-day-World Theatre; "The Telephone Girl."

To-day-Star Theatre; "Paths To Paradise."

"His Excellency the Officer Ad-

To-day-Star Theatre; Special ministering the Government engagement of Jack Cater and his wishes the Poppy Day Sub-Com-billiant Revue Co., "The Serenad mittee every success in their ers," 9.15 p.m. efforts on Armistice Day. This November 7-Schubert Centen- tenth anniversary of the day ary Recital, City Hall, 5.30 pm, which brought the Great War to an end cannot fail to renew those arranged by Mr. Harry Ore.

November 7-Queen's Theatre; feelings of relief with which the "Drums of Love." Nations realised that peace, which for over four years had seemed so far off. had at laat become a reality. That relief can best be expressed in the response to this

Lammerts Auctions annual appeal in aid of those who suffered in the war, and His Ex-down, Connaught Rd, West, 318 bags November 6-At Wing On Go- cellency is confident that Hong Kong's response to this tenth ap-No. 9 Java molasses, 11 a.m.

November 7-At No. 22 and 23 peal will be prompt and generous, and will prove to those who look Godowns of the H.K. & Kowloon to the Poppy Day Fund for assist- Whf. & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, ance that time has not dulled the 483 baga "erescent" sulphate of memery of their heroism."

Personal Service

Mrs. Southorn has also been very busy and all who read the excellent article from her pen pub- lished a few days ago cannot fail to have been stirred by it.

It appears that the shop changed hands after the debt was contracted and that the transfer was found to be correct by the Taipo Chamber of Commerce in accordance with local Custom. Yesterday afternoon, how- ever. Mr. Arculli said he was going to end as witness two partners in the

Mr. J. K. Shaw of Messrs. ld firm, who would say that they ob- jerted to the transfer as they were Jardine, Matheson and Co., is the no notified of the change and that Hon. Treasurer of the Fund and there was no authority for the bushe will gratefully receive contri-

butions thereto. ness to be sold to others.

Lee Wo-huen admits having re- crived a loan of $86.57 with the new firm and has paid that money into

rourt.

The success of Poppy Day is as much dependent upon the giving of personal service as the giving of money, as to a very large de- gree those who help financially Yesterday afternoon, a foki of the need to be offered facilities for plaintiff shop gave evidence to the effect that he was given a letter by doing so which can only be pro- his master to give to the defendant.vided by those who give their own

services.

letters to customers.

November 8-World Theatre; "The Black Pirate."

November 8-Star Theatre; "A Little Journey."

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To-day-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey, IN OTHER PLACES 1st XI. v. Club de Recrelo, 5.15 p.m. Nov, 7-H.K.Y.31.C.A. Basket Ball, "A" v. "D", 6.16 p.m.

Nov. 8-H.K.Y.M.C,A. Hockey, v. St. Andrew's Y.M.C., 5 p.m.

CHRONICLES FROM JAPAN TO JAVA

Mr. Louis Reginald Barnett Nov. 9-H.KY.M.C.A. Basket Ball. "B", "C", 6.15 p.m.

Smith has been appointed to be an Nov. 10-Hong Kong Jockey officer under the Rubber Restriction Club's Seventh exira race meeting, Ordinance, and to be Assistant Supervisor of Export Duties, Happy Valley, 2 p.m.

The engagent is announced of Mr. H..L. K. Grabum, of the Straits Trading Co. and. Misa Ceelly Finch, daughter of the Rev. H. C. Finch and Mrs. Finch, of Abbota' Langley Vicarage, Herts.

November 10-R.H.K.Y.C.'s. open-Lumut. ing cruise Regatta, 3 p.m. lle saw the defendant at the mar

Owing to changes in the per- ket and handed the letter to him.sonnel of the Poppy Day Sub-Com-tion

November 12-Poppy Day exhibi- match for charities, at He also delivered a number of other mittee it is quite possible that H.K.F.C.'s ground, Happy Valley, 4

mány of those who so kindly help-ip.m. It was pointed out that the letters ed last year have not been asked were to notify dealers that the basi-to repent their efforts this year. 1st XI. v. 2nd XI., 5 p.m.

Nov. 13-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey,

ness changed hands.

Needless to say their services are

Basket very much needed and Mr. W. B. Messrs. Jardine, Cornaby of

SENORITA

BERE DANIELS' LIVELY PICTURE

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SHOWING AGAIN TO-DAY.

"Senorita," the joyous picture of adventure in South love and America, which was much enjoyed by local movie fans when it was shown at the Queen's a few days ago, will be screened again at that Theatre for one day only-to-day, in response to numerous requeste Its vivacious little star Is Bobo Daniels, the lively heroine of many successful screen comèdies. In this, her latest effort, Bebe dons the garb of a Spanish caballero and Nov. 14H.K.Y.M.C.A. Ball, "C" v. "D, 8.15 pm.

Mr. Justice Deane, who returned meets with some exciting experi- Nov. 16-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey, to Singapore from Home leave byences during the course of a charm he was a member of the Chinese Matheson and Co., the Secretary 2nd XI. v. Club de Recrelo, 5 p.m. "Malwa," on November 8, will being romanee. A thrilling sword Chamber of Commerce at Talpo, said that the Chamber called the partics gether in order to try and settle the matter and prevent litigation. At hat time, said witness, the defend- ant nimitted he owed the money,

Chamber's Intervention Another witness, who stated that

of the Sub-Committee, will be

touches, comes as a fitting climax Nov. 15-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Bridge stationed in Singapore where hedeul, not without a few humorous

will act as senior pulsne judge. Mr.to the splendid story. very pleased to hear from any one Drive, Ticket $1.00. 9 p.m. who feels the Poppy Day call,

Nov. 16H.K.YM.C.A. Basket Justice Prichard will be transferred

to Penang. Ball, "A" v. "B", 6.15 p.m.

BAND CONCERT

ARRANGEMENTS FOR LOCAL

SERIES

AN EXPERIMENT

This morning evidence for the defence was heard, Chan. Hing who claimed that he was a partner of the Wo Shing Hing Loong Hop Kee firm, was the only witness calleil.

He said that he objected to the We are able to announce that a transfer of the business because he most attractive programme has was not notified of it and did not been arranged by Mr. Fitz-Earle, sign the transfer deed. He believed the Bandmaster of the 2nd Batt that the four signatories of the deed King's Own Scottish Borderers, were amongst the ten partners of for the public concert which is to the firm. The witnese maintained be given in the Botanic Gardens that a minority of the partners could between five and six o'clock on not sign away the business-that Friday afternoon. was not the custom at Taipo,

Mr. Arculli, in his final submis- sion to His Lordship said that there was no assignment of the business

of such transfer. Therefore the

debts owing to the old firm.

Alleged Admission

Selections by such famous com- as Schubert, Wallace, posers Sullivan; Leoncavallo and that by Sullivan being one of his Coleridge-Taylor will be included,

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Nov. 20-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey,

Mr. R. W. Colman, Inspector in lat XI. v. H.K.S.R.A, 5 p.m.

Nov. 21-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Basket the Railway Police, F.M.S., has Ball, "B" ́v. "D", 6.15 p.m... been invalided, says a Straits paper Nov. 22 H.K.Y.M.C.A. Basket and will be sailing for Home via Port Swettetham He will be ac Ball, "A" v. "C"; 6.15, p.m.

Nov. 28H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey,companied by Mrz Colman and 2nd XI. v. H.K. Club "A", 6 p.m. their three children.

Nov. 24H.K.Y.M.C.A. Tennis, American Tournament, 2.30 p.m.

Mr. K. W. Kruse, Consul for Nov. 27-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey, Norway in Singapore, is proceed 1st XI. v. Club de Recreio, & p.m. Ing home on leave by the Lloyd

Nov. 28 H.K.Y.M.C.A. Basket Triestinio steamer "Remo."

He

Ball, "B" v. "C", 6.15 p.m. will be away about six months, time Capt. H. Nov. 29H.K.Y.M.C.A. Hockey, during which

Westers, of the Asiatic Petroleum 2nd XL v. K.O.S.B., 5 p.m.

Nov. 30-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Ball, "A" v. "D", 6.15 p.m.

Miscellaneous.

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To-night at 9.15 p.m. Jack Carter, and his versatile-troupe vaudeville artists commence short season at the Star Theatre, from Shang- Coming here direct

four years,. hai where they played at various popular company will present a variety of revue and vaudeville items

London now the ruge in and New York. "Bo-Diddly" who is one of the principals will give his famous dance in which he

spins around on his head at the end of an extremely complicated series

of stops. Jack Carter himself is

Raymond

The new schedule of licence fees November 7-Sale of Work by for hackney carriages in Singapore, the chief fun maker and an entirely of the old firm to the new one be-most beautiful works all too-infre- Wanchai Wesleyan Church in aid which will come into force on Jan. new set of gags and jokes is pro- cause no valid notice had been given quently heard. The lighter side of new Sailors & Soldiers' Home, 1, 1929, includes a half-yearly pay-mised. Seats may be booked in new firm was incompetent to collect/ of music has not been overlooked at Helena May Institute, 3 to 7 p.mement of $7.50 per seat for garage advance at Moutries and the. Star

and the programme will be found Nov. 10 H.K.Y.M.C.A. Ramble

well-balanced and enjoyable one. to Shing Mun Valley, Ladies invit-hired care and $12 per seat for at the popular prices of $3, $2 and street hired, gars Motor-buses will $1. The continuous movie perfor- Entrance to the gardens is free, ed, 2.30 p.m. Dealing with the alleged admission but a charge of 50 cents to the Nov. 16 Club de Recreio bowls Pay $6 per person carried per quar-mance during which

Griffith and Betty Conipson will be of the debt made by the defendant enclosure (including free seat and "At Home," 3 p.m.

seen in a clever crook comedy at the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. programme) will be made. As it Nov. 11-Armistice Day, Quiet H.H. the: Bultan of Johare has "Paths to Paradise," will end at Arculli said that that was put up by will be by the success of this first Hour, Rev. J. H. Johnstone. 9 p.m. appointed the Hon. Dato Mohamed 8.30 p.m. the plaintiffs because they could not concert that the organisers will November 11-Special tiffin with Shah bin Awang, D.P.M.J., P.J.S., prove their claim by their books be guided in the matter of arrang-Orchestra attendance at Repulse to be a member of the Council of A Chinese, who had returned alone. He submitted that even the ing further programmes, it is to Bay Hotel, 1 p.m. to 2.80 p.m. Ministers. The Hon. Dato Abdulah' to the Colony, while serving his witness from the Chamber of Com-be hoped that the public will give, November 11 Unveiling of bin Abdul Rahman, D.P.M.J., P.1.S., 16 years' banishment sentence, merce had led when he spoke of the it adequate support.

Memorial for Pte. F. M. Soares, in has been appointed Bentara Kanan was sent to jail for 10 months" alleged admission. Defendant had

King's Park, nOON.

(Right Herald,) Vice the Hon. at Kowloon Magistracy gone to the Chamber of Commerce The following Sarawak appoint- November 17-H.K.W.G.

Dato Omar bin Endot, D.P.M.J., morning. to discuss settlement of his actionments are gazetted. Mr. J. A. HM.C.L.' "Fun O' the Fair," at Lee F.I.S. for wrongful arrest and nothing Hardie to act as Shipping Master; Gardens.

Mr. W. G. Tait to act as Superin-

On the Instalmicat System, Ladies with the stabbing of a Malay con-

invited, 9 p.m.

Nov.

stable In Beach Road, Singapore,

else.

Nov: 18 H.K.Y.M.C.A. Quiet The charge of murder, which Returning to the matter of assign-tendent of Telegrapha; Mr. G. T. M. Hour, Rev. H. V. Koop, 9 p.m.

was preferred against the Chinese ment. Mr. Arculli said that while one MacBryan to act as Secretary for

Nov. 22-H.K.Y.M.C.A. Debate

who was arrested in connection: partner of a firm could bind the Native Affairs:-Mr. J. S. W. Bean others in the course of ordinary busi- to be Director of Agriculture; Mr. nesa, it was a different matter when F. F. Boult, Resident, First Division,

25 H.K.Y.M.C.A. Quiet recently, was withdrawn in the It came to selling away the whole to be Chairman of the Town Plan Hour, Mr. S. V. Boxer, 9 p.m. police courts." The man WEB business. In this case the assignning Committee, Kuching;

December 14-Hong Kong Auto-identified as one of two men who ment had been signed by four out of W. F. de V. Skrine to act as e-mobile Association's annual dinner were, being pursued by the con- ten partners, and Mr. Arculli main-sident of Mukah and Oya: Mr. dance, at Peninsula Hotel, 8 p.m. tained that that was not valid. C. D. Adams to be District Officer, Therefore he asked for judgment for Sibu; Mr. E. M. Woodward to act

the defendant.

Mr.

It would be a good thing for all of us to face the fact that everyone of us has something in us which Herbert Gray of Crouch Hill

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stable, but not se the man was handed over to the constable. as Assistant, District Officer of·

Mr. C. F. Ashton-Pryke was given Mr. Hugh Jones, in reply, argued Lower Rejang: Mr. A. A. Rennie,

a farewell dinner at Jesselton, on that this was really a transfer of Treasurer of Sarawak, to act an

Oct. 3 on the occasion of his re- Government Agent, London. the book debts of the firm, and he

tirement on pension after thirty quoted cases to show that one part-

Bebe Geste" and "Peter Pan" has State Rallways. Mr. Pryke was in

"Herbert Brenon, who directed years service with the B.N.B. SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT ner had the power to make such an ssignment binding the other part

turned his hand to political drama charge of the construction of the rers. In this case, the transfer was other people do not like-Rev. A. in lila latest picture, "The Tele-Beaufort-Tenom section in the phone Girl" which is showing at early days and had some good the World to-day and to-morrow: stories to tell of the difficulties with The story is one of mystery and in- which the work was beset, and how two men who are candidates in the to tour India and Burma extensive- election for governorship. On the jy before proceeding to Europe eve of the election, the unscrupul

The North Borneo Herald of. the life of the rival candidate. All Oct. 16. stated that there had been the evidence is complete except for

made by four of the partners, who

set out that the transfer was being Presbyterian Church of England.

made because the partners of the

firm were not capable of managing I want to be the first woman to trigue, and of a bitter war between they were overcome. He Intends

It.

cross the Atlantic from the English With regard to the books produced side.-Mies. Mabel Boll.

by the plaintiffs in support of their claim, Mr. Hugh Jones pointed out enough to offset the evidence of the gas faction unearths a scandal in that they showed the secounts in de- plaintiffs': foki.","

tage of the than the, loves that gives

tall from the beginning of 1920 and In conclusion, Mr. Hugh Jones one of the partners of the firm had pointed out that against the defen the name of the woman in the case a godd deal of illness, and the sworn as to the accuracy of the run- dant'a-denial of the debt there was charming. Hadge Bellamy, learns Hospital had been wall patronized. The Telphone Girl" played by European ward of the Jesselton ning accounts.

the sworn statements of the two men this vital secret and it le how she MA N. Campbell,DO. "Not Good Enough"," from the Chamber of Commerce that turns her knowledge to the advan while Mr. G. H. Vinen had been Tuaran, had just finished a spell; Defalling with the notice of trans- the debt had been admitted... fer of business and the alleged debt, men were Kaifengs of Talpo, rest ceiling anish to a strange forced to leave the backlocks of Mr. Hugh Jones said that never un-pectable people and honest, and Mr. series of events til coming to Court did the dërradant Hugh Jones submitted that there seny owing the money to the old was, no, regson for disbelieving The bloater is the most rm; whilst his aim dental of re-them. He asked for judgment for and delightful fish in the reipt of the notice was not good the plaintifas

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