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MARCH 16, 1929.

SATURDAY, M

Phone C. 22

FOR

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Twenty-five Words three inser- tlons prepaid $1. Every addi. tional word four cents for three. Insertions.

NOTICES.

THE CHINA LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY (1918), LIMITED.

LOST.

THE

MR. BREWER'S CASE]

APPLICATION has been made crescent were mentioned Cerere

CHINA MAIL,

Articles mentioned by Mrs. | goods stolen from her board." One Brewer as atolen included an of the sisters immediately claimed COUNTER-CLAIM BEFORE

elaborately embroidered petticoat the flower but suggested that the and embroidered combinations, A JURY

police should take it for the time Mr. Strellett:-Do people wear being.

married Sergt. Rozaskwy also deposed CENTURY-CRESCENT HOUSE petticoats 7-You are a ¡man and ought to know,

that Mrs. Brower was not satisfied Mr. Strellett: How many patra with one search and so a second | search was made. Ho considered to this Company to issue to crescent were mentioned before a of drawers have you?-Four.

When Mr. Strellett suggested that the premises had been com Mr. BERNARDINO DE SENNA jury at the Supreme Court yester FERNANDES, of Macao, a dupli- day when the unusual procedure that not a single article repre- plately and thoroughly searched. in Sum-sented a genuine loas, Mrs. Brewer As far as he knew none of the for Forty Shares of empanelling a jury eate Certificate

on replied that the counter-claim was allegedly stolen property Was In this Company numbered 491406/ mary Jurisdiction was taken

of the plaintif bona fide.

found; loss of the flower had not 491415, or other Certificates in licu the application thereof, upon statement that the Mr. Instone Brewer, barrister-at- Subsequently Mrs. Brewer said been reported. He had no reason President of the Instone that Mr. Simmons had referred to to doubt that he was searching the original Certificate No. 6252, dat law,

the guests as "girls."

premises of perfectly innocent ed 18th September, 1928, has, to Banking Corporation.

Mr. Strellett:-Would you be parties. was adjourned after WANTED-For Young English Girt gether with a signed blank trans- The case

astonished to hear that one of the

The case was adjourned until pasange or part passage to England, fer, been lost or mislaid; and some evidence had been calied.

70 March 26 and 27 at 2.15 p.m. each in return for services. Reply: ra. notice is hereby given that, I

The case was heard by his Hom-,"girls" was between 65 and J. McCormack, The Bungalow, Quarry within thirty days from the date our the Pulsne Judge (Mr. Justice years of age! The "girl" played day.

hereof no claim or representation Wood). The jury comprised: tennis very well.

(foreman), WANTED-English Woman seeks in respect of such original Certi. Messrs. A. Ritchie daily employment. Capable child'sficate is made to the Company, this W. B. Marshall and H. M. Xavier. Nurse. Apply to. Box 580, c/o "China Company will then proceed to deal Mr. Brewer appeared in person. No. 33, Sharp-street, where there Mail,"

Mr. D. L. Strellett (of Messrs. were

Bay.

WANTED

FOR SALE..

FOR SALE-Large Rickshaw, in per- feet condition; pneumatic tyres; re- cently overhauled. Can be seen any time. Y.M.C.A., Kowloon.

FOR SALE-One Morris Oxford Motor Car 1928 madel, Senter, in perfect condition. Owner driven Ap- ply Bax No. 689, ela "China Mall."

TO LET.

TO LET-One Front and One Back Room. Can he let together or separ- ately; use of kitchen and bathroom, Apply to: Mrs. Chan, Orient Build- Ing. 587. Nathan Rd.

TO LET—Offices to be let in Queen's Rond. Central. Apply to E. D. BASSOON & Co., Ltd.. French Build- ing.

with such application. For the CHINA LIGHT & POWER

CO. (1918), LTD.,

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers, Hong Kong, 8th March, 1929.

THE HONG KONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

.

What Has Gone Before

Police Evidence Evidence was given by Det. Sergt. Rozeskwy as to searching

two sisters.. That

Mrs.

G. K. Hall Brutton & Co.) repre- Brewer, he said, when she saw the sented the defendent, Mr. R. Sim-imitation flower, declared that that mons, manager of the Hong Kong was her concrete evidence and she Engineering & Construction Co., would "deduct the value of the

Ltd.

Some days ago his Lordship gave | judgment for $375 and costa in favour of Mr. Simmons who claim- ed a month's board and lodging due by Mr. Brewer for himself and TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN his wife, ilis Lordship decided to

NOTICE IS JY ORDI hear the counter-claim separately

ARY GENERAL MEETING will and fixed the case for yesterday. Brewer paid the requisite be hell at the Company's Offices, Mr. P. & 0. Building, on FRIDAY, 22nd moneys into Court and obtained March, 1929, at 11 a.m., for the stay of execution pending hearing In the in- purpose of presenting the Report of his counter-claim.

of the Directors together with a terval he applied to the Full Court Statement of Accounts to 31st De for leave to appeal and failed.

The Counter-Claim cember, 1928, and electing Direc; tora and Auditors.

Direct Mr. Brewer counter-claimed

The Register of Members of the $268.75 in respect of "personal pro- Company will be closed from 11th party stolen from No. 4. Century. on or about June 11. March, 1929, to 22nd March, 1929, crescent,

both days inclusive, during which 1928, by reason of the defendant's To LET-From 15th May to 30th November, No. 293, The Penk. Five perind no Transfer of Shares can negligence and by his breach of

raumed hese fully furnished, with three modern Bathrooms, Garden, R minutes rickshaw from Fran and on Matar Rowl. Apply John Fleming, e/o Lowe, Bingham & Matthews.

TO LET OR FOR SALE.

TO LET OR FOR SALE-No. 55 The Peak, within two minutes of Tram and Un-furnished en main Motor Rond. Seven-Roomcil House with modern Sanitation. For particulars apply: Hong Kong Realty & Trust Co., Ltd.

MISCELLANEOUS.

be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

„GIRD, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD, Agents.

Hong Kong. lat March, 1929,

duty as a boarding house keeper to take reasonable care for

the safety. of property brought into the house by guests", "$375 damages in that Mr. Simmons did, by threats, promises and actions, compel Mr. and Mrs. Brewer to vacate the premises on June 30 without the notice to which they were entitled"; and "$350 for tres- pass in that Mr. Simmons, on or about June 11, unbeknown to NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer, invited sun- dry persons to make use of Mr. STRE SIXTIETH ORDINARY and Mrs. Brewer's bedroom and GENERAL MEETING make use their holders will be held at the Offices property."

THE HONG KONG FIRE INSUR.

ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

of the undersigned on TUESDAY,Į Addressing the jury, Mr. Brewer the 26th March, 1929, at 11 am, reverted to March 1, 1928, when became lodgers, for the purpose of receiving the he and his wife

YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed.-"Chinn Mail" Office, No. 3A, Wyndham St. Telephone Cen-Report of the General Manager, They left on June 30. Mrs. Sim- together with a Statement of Ac-mons loft in March, 1928 and did counts for the year ended the 31st not return until last December. December, 1928.

Blamed the "Boys"

iral 22.

DOLLAR ACADEMY,

DOLLAR, SCOTLAND.

Perry, Pubile Services, Com 10g, both days

REPARATION for Universities,

merce.

On list of Schools nominat- ing for Sandhurst. Contingent of Junior Division O.T.C.

Mild climate and healthful sur- roundings, specially suitable for colonial boys and boys from urban areas. Preparatory School adjacent. Prospectus and full particulars may be obtained on application to the School Secretary, or at the Office of this paper.

X.

The SHARE REGISTER and On June 10, Mr. and Mrs. Brewer ¡TRANSFER BOOKS will be went to Canton and returned on Subsequently CLOSED from the 12th to the 26th the following day.

articles of clothing and a string of JARDINE, MATHESON imitation pearls belonging to Mrs.

& CO., LTD.

Brewer wore missed. When Mr. General Managers, Simmons was informed he blamed Mr. Simmons adalt- The Hong Kong Fire Insurance the "boys."

Co., Ltd.

ted that he had had three girls at the house to play tennis, but he did it in such a manner that Mr. Brewer did not connect the two Incidents. The boy's quarters were searched but nothing was found and the matter was placed

Hong Kong, 5th March, 1929.

NOTICE.

Headmaster, HUGH F. MARTIN, (THE HONG KONG & WHAMPOA in the bands of the Police.

B.A., (Oxon.)

IN

X

PUBLISHED ANNUALLY.

THE

DOCK CO., LTD.

From Information obtained from TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the servants by the Police, a search that the Ordinary Yearly warrant was obtained and, accom panied by Mrs. Brewer, a house Meeting of Shareholders will be

of Mr. was searched where two

living.

LONDON DIRECTORY held in the Office of the Company: Simmons guesta were

2, Queen's Building, Hong Kong There Mrs. Brewer recognised with Provincial & Foreign Sections and

on WEDNESDAY, the 27th March,flower of hers, which she did not Trade Headings in Five languages, enables traders to communicate direct 1929, at Neon, for consideration of know had been stolen.

the Directors' Report and State-

with

MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS

in London and in the Provincial Towns and Industrial Centres of the United Kingdom and Ireland, the Continent

After the scurch, Mr. Brewer

ment of Accounts for the year end-alleged, Mr. Simmons tried to get ing 31st December, 1928.

them out of the house.

The SHARE REGISTER and

of Europe, Africa, America, Asia, TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOS

"Mr. Simmons is a gentleman and now he is naturally rather

Australasia, etc. The name, addresses ED from the 10th to the 27th shame-faced as he has brought and other details are clasified under March, 1929 (both days inclusive)

than 3,000 trade headings. By Order of the Board of

more

including

EXPORT MERCHANTS

with detailed particulars of the Goods shipped and the Colonial and Foreign Markets supplied.

One-inch BUSINESS CARDS of Firms desiring to extend their connections, or Trade Cards of

Directors,

R. M. DYER,

Chief Manager. Hong Kong, 13th March, 1929.

into public what he would natural-

He

ly desire to keep private. Isometimes absented himself from meals and, no doubt, felt his posl- tion keenly" said Mr. Brewer..

Alleged Agreement Mr. Brower also alleged that Mr. Simmons pretended to make an

WAS agreement, which that Mr. and Mrs. Brewer should leave the An attractive European resid-house at the end of June and everything should be regarded as ence at Taipo.

meant that the Situated south of Rallway be settled, which The directory in invaluable to everyone

and Mrs. Brewer Interested in overseas commerce, and tween Tai Po and Taipo Market claim of Mr.

DEALERS SEEKING AGENCIES can be printed at a cost of £1. 10s. Od. for each trade heading under which they are inserted. Larger ndvertisements at £16 per page.

FOR SALE

5 copy will be sent by parcel post for Stations, containing & Reception should be forgiven and Mr. Jim-

2. nott cash with order.

Rooms and 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bath-mon's current month's rent should

25. Abchurch Lane, London, E.C. 4, England.

X

BUDINERS REABLISHED IS 1841.·

THE LONDON DIRECTÓRY CO., LTD. rooma, English batha fitted with, be forgote. Prior to leaving, no hot and cold water, Flush water demand was made for rent and claset. Fitted for Electric light. afterward the servants, who were willing and anxious to give avi- X Hard wood floors, Lawn, &c,

For further particulars, apply dence with regard to criminal pro ceedings resulting from the alleged District Officer, North Taipo, or Superintendent of Crown Lands, thefts, were dismissed and could

not be found. P.W.D...

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GUNS AND ACCESSORIES.

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ARMS' AND AMMUNITION A

STORE 5-4, Beaconsfield Arcade.

FANLING HUNT STEEPLECHASES.

SUNDAY,

24th March.

Entries Close at Noon ****** 16th March. Forms from Thomson & Co."

Mr. Brewer mentioned that his Lordship had found that such an agreement was not proved when Mr. Simmons's claim was heard. V

Mrs. Brewer gave evidence, in the course of which, she said she was positive that the flower she | identified was hers,

Petticoats

Mrs.

In cross-examination, Brewer bald she would not call. herself a senior partner of the American Trust although she sign- ed for the arm. The American Trust was not responsible for the Instone Bank note issue, she added.

DISTILLED PEIPI WATER

for diluting drinks.

A great remedy for lung trouble. stops that Irritating cough. 45 cents per bottle.

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Established 1892,

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