1930-07-16 — Page 7

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1930.

BROKER'S WIFE SUES FOR

DIVORCE.

SEPARATED SINCE 1927.

Married in Hong Kong in 1924.

The divorce action of Mrs. Cecile Laval Toeg against David Lionel Тоек

hu commenced before Judge G. W. King O.B.E., at the British Supreme Court, Shanghai, on July 8 when Mr. Tycho Wing appeared for the petitioner and Mr. A. M. Preston watched the proceedings on behalf

of the respondent.

" is a wife's petition my Lord, and undefended," Kaid Mr. Wing "and, according to the practice of this Court I propose to call the 1espondent to tell you about his domicile

nationality. and

Mr. Toeg!"

Exchange Broker. "Mr. Wing: Your full name is David Lionel? That's right.

And, I think, Mr. Toeg you practise here. In Shanghai, as ex- change broker? That's' right.

known

Your father is still alive and lives here? That's right.

And he came from a place which was formerly

as Bagdad and now as Iraq.. Yes,

And since he has been here your father has enjoyed British pre- tection? That's right. At one time he had been' a British sub- ject, and now he enjoys British pro- tection he has retired now,

Where were you horn, out here? I was born in Shanghai. } went to England in 1907 and returned in 1915. In 1918 I registered at the British Consulate here, and have been ever since.

You have never been a resident

at Iraq? No.

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would be that the child will spend the school holidays with his mother and that the father would see that the child went to a school and be for the expense, and responsible the father will arrange that the child should travel wherever hia

an

mother is living. The child of 5" Mr. Wing claimed, "has the advan tage of residing with his mother."

"The child is American citizen," added Mr. Wing. "born at San Francisco, and is registered at the American Consulate."

His Lordship: Why have you at all if the child is come here American, and the petitioner is American?

Mr. Wing: Only this Court can make an order to bind the father.

His Lordship: But if you claim that the child la un American child this Court can do nothing.

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At the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday afternoon, Mr. T. S.quests from patrons who desire to to be held on MONDAY, Whyte-Smith

opened the heer see again some of their favourite 21st day of July, 1930, ing of a case In which pictures and also to afford those 3 p.m., at the Offices of the

· វរ Chinese mon and woman who

were unfortunately. were charged with the allegert ab- able

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the Order of His Excellency the Gov- screenings the manage-ernor,

one Lot of Crown of the Queen's Thea Land at Shamshaipo, in the Colony who was alleged to have been taken ment to Koagmoon and there sold for tre has made arrangements for the of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 $250, for an immoral purpose. The return of a select number of the years, commencing from 1st July, young woman, it WAS al-best pictures previously exhibit 1898, with the option of renewal legett. Was enticed by theed, first of which will be "Fox at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the female accused to leave the Colony Follies of 1929" which will with her on the pretext that they shown at the Queen's for one day for one further term of 21 years be Surveyor of His Majesty the King, would go to a certain temple in only. Canton and there declare them- For the benefit of those who selves as sworn sisters. On arri- have not yet seen this great spect- val at Kongmoon the young acle, imagine a complete musi- woman was.taken ashore and con- cal comedy-pretty girls, snappy ducted to a house where she was dances, gorgeous settings, numer kept prisoner for a fortnight. oua song hits linked into an appeal- Afterward she was taken to another ing story of the stage enacted by house and there sold to aan all-star cast.-then you have an woman for $250. Then she was idea of the treat in store. taken to a third house where she Music lovers will enjoy the was forced to lead an immoral life. irresistible

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especially for the picture. woman ed in getting a letter smug- Carol sings a specially com- gled to her mother tell posed melody and dances ing her of her plight. A newly devised dance, assist- report was made to the Secretariat ed by the entire engemble. for Chinese Affairs who communic- "Big City Blues" is sung by Lola aated with the Canton authorities Lane, Dixie Lee sings "Why Can't through the local Police. The I Be Like You?" and the enchant- house where the young woman was ing ballad, "Pearl, of Old Japan," kept was raided and she was resis sung by David Percy. Then

PUBLIC AUCTION, cued. Subsequently Sub-Inspector there's "Walking with Susic" and Kirkby of the S.C.A.. received in other numbers. Besides the music ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS formation which led to the arrest you will admire the amazingly im-of the Sale by Public Auction of the two accused. The case was pressive fashion pageant, you'll to be held on MONDAY, the adjourned.

laugh at the screamingly funny 21st day of July, 1930, blackouts, you'll join with intereat 8 p.m., at the Offices of the in the back-stage adventure of the Public Works Department, by show folk in which Sharon Lynn, Order of His Excellency the Stepin Fetchit, David Rollins, Governor, of onc Lot of Frank Richardson and John Crown Land at Prince Edward Breeden also take part.

Road. in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Dual roles in talking pictures, Surveyor of His Majesty the King, inaugurated with "Masquerade," a

A lengthy discussion took place as regards law when aliens marry Britishers or Americans, and his Lordship intimated that he would like to ask a few questions of Consular official.

The petitioner was than called.

Petitioner's Evidence.

What is your name in full, Mrs. Toeg? asked Mr. Wing.

Cecile Arnoux.

Judge King: Arnoux? Mrs. Toog: Yes, it is my father's name. My name is Cecile Laval Reynolds.

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the name in the petition? Where and they lived together again in does the Reynolds come from? I Japan. for, a short time. That was was formerly married to Mr. in August, 1927. Reynolds.

Mr. Wing: Where were you born? I was born in St. Louis, Mo.

You are an American? Yes.. And did you go through a cere mony of marriage with Mr. Toeg in Hong Kong? Yes.

Court Query. What made you take these divorce proceedings asked his Lordship.

"Because of things he had done,"

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And why did you go to England? I went there for my schooling. have my business and home here. and my family is all Bere.. I have no business in Englund at all, f

replied Mrs. Toeg. "We could not

for one further term of 75 years. have the intention of remaining in

get along at all. He supported me Fox Movietone picture directed by PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. Shanghai for the rest of my days,

all the time. He said he would Russell Birdwell, were regarded as *If your

Lordship is satisfied

support me after the divorca. Wej a great innovation just a few with that evidence, I will proceed | marriage? Yes. During my marhad a verbal agreement about that, months ago. with the facts of the case," said | ried life with Mr. Toeg we moved I think he wanted the divorce more Now comes "Seven Faces," adapt-

about from place to place. The last place we lived at was in French- town. We did not return from Paris at the same time.

Mr. Wing..

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Is that the certificate of your

Judge King held that there wua no doubt that Mr. Toug is a British protected person, and it seemed ob- vious that Mr. Toeg is a British Speaking of her child, Mrs. Toeg protected subject.

said that the boy was born

"Mr. Toax" queried his Lord | ship. "I see there is a child of the marriage. Was the child born in the United States?"

"I was in Shanghai at the time of his birth," replied the respon dent, "but I had gone there for about two months for a holiday; the child was born in the States."

Mr. Wing: I do not propuse to open the facts on which the peti tioner's petition is based, but there are points which I should like to point cut to your Lordship.

Counsel for the petitioner pro- readed to quote a number of cases, but Judge King interrupted stating that the petitioner in paragraph six of the petition admits having in- tercourse with a man at Harbin.

bind

The Child.

than I did."

ed from 3 Richard Connell "Divorce is a very serious mat-story, another Fox Movietone-pro-. ter," remarked Judge King, "and I duction in which one actor plays have to ask you a few questions." seven roles, setting a new record

"Please," returned the petitioner. for all time for stage or screen, Who was this man at Harbin? Paul Muni. regarded as Ameri- she He was a man who was in love with | ca'a foremost character actor, plays was visiting there. Mr. Toeg mo. He was not a married man. the seven parts. His principal was there part of the time. He was a man who wanted to marry one is that of Papa Chibou, care- Her boy was born on March me.

taker of a Parisian wax works.

in San Francisco while

15, 1925. While in Paris, in 1926, Would you have married him? | The other six are wax works' sta-

course of the picture. They in- clude: Napoleon, Don Juan, Dia- blero the Great, Schubert, Joe Gang and Wille Smith.

it was agreed that she was to return I did not want to, because of the tuea which come to life during the to China in September, but she came baby. I have seen him casually back in April of last year. In since. I saw him as I passed April, 1928, Mr. Toeg and herself through the place where he was.. lived in Paris together, after the While you had anything to do Reno divorce.

with this man, your husband was supporting you? My husband sent me money to go to America, but I did not want to go because of the

Reconciliation.

Mr. Wing: Until quite recently did you think it was a valid divorce baby. Besides, I was ill, I had separating you from your husband debts. quite permanently? Yes, The last Who is supporting you now, is time we lived together in Paris, In your husband giving you money? 1928; after the Reno divorce because He has given me a little money once there was going to be a reconcilia in a while. tion.

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Marguerite Churchill, well re- membered for her roles in The Vallant" and "Pleasure Crazed," is also featured, as is Lester Loner- gan.

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"LADIES OF THE MOR" A long discussion ensued regard- May I take it that at one time

Three motion picture notables Ing the nationality of the respon- there was considerable affection be Accuracy Information Bureau, was who contributed materially to the dent, the petitioner who

was an tween you? Yes. The reconcilia- the next witness called and he said success of "Wings" the aviation" American born citizen and the child tion did not come off as he did not that early this year Mrs. Toeg came epic, worked together again at who was born in America. Counsel Bend for me. We lived in Paris for to see him and gave him certain the Paramount studio in Holly- also informed his Lordship that in about two months, and it was ar instructions. On one occasion she

wood. 1927 the petitioner obtained a ranged that he would send the pointed out her husband to him in

Clara Bow, star, Richard Arlen, divorce in Reno, and that while both money for me to come back. Mean Kiuklang Road, near, the National leading man, and William. Well- parents are very fond of the child while he had met someone else here, City Bank. Acting on the instruc-

the director, made he would request for an arrange- and he did not want me to come tlona he went to 187 Bubbling Well drama of the underworld, "Ladies "Love's Garden of Roses",

new Oh Promise Me", ment to be made which would back. I returned to Shanghai Inst Road, where he watched apartment of the Mob." This was the first

Renee Chemat (Violin Solo) the respondent, to allow year.

time the three were

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Orchestra (35775). shown at the Majestic Theatre to-"Roamin' in the Gleamin'", Mr. Wing: The lady mentioned day. The petitioner' went on to say in the petition? Yes.

Sir Harry Lauder (2012). In the story, which is, a great "Hungarian Flower"--Waltz, that she returned here in April of Iwas instructed on May 8 and departure from the type Miss Bow "Gypsy Souvenir"-Medley Waltz, and himself, and he hoped an ar-last year, and that she had not I continued my surveillance until has made in the past, the flapper rangement would be arrived at quite apoken to the lady whose name is May 13, this year," continued Mr. star plays the role of an under- "Carceleras", antisfactorily.

mentioned in the petition. Once, Luchich. "At 7.45 p.m. on May 9, world character who reforms and "Serenata" she remembered, she spoke to her 1980, the respondent, arrived and then spends the balance of the while the lady was having dinner entered apartment 47-the apart-time persuading Richard Arlen to "Dance of the Hours with her husband and Mrs. Toegment has a number plate and two do likewise, said, "I know who you are."

avergreens on the floor before the

the mother of the child to have her You admit that certain things son for a part of the time. Also happened at Harbin? Yes. I be that Mr. Toeg should provide for his lieved that the American divorce wife. The last two points, Mr. was a good one. Wing added, were under discussion between his friend, Mr. Preston,

His Lordship pointed out that it

Is the petitioner's duty to discloso

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It is interesting to note that this "Fair Rosemary",

Rendino"....Fritz Kreialer (Violin "The petitioner is an American by

door of the apartment. Respondent attempted by the youthful director. "Rosamunde-Ballet Music" birth. She has not lost her Amer- And you are attached to him? rang the bell. He left the apart- His two great successes came with "Moment Musicale",

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ment at 8:15 a.m. on the 10th On "Wings" and "The Legion of the divorce under the American law Mrs. Toeg went on to say that May 11 Mr. Toeg left the apartment Condemned," which will be shown

Philadelphia Symphony whers Mrs. Toeg got a decree, so when getting the divorce in Keho at 6.16 p.ru. and took a letter from at the Majestic next week, both "pheus with His Flute","

Orchestra (1812). that according to the American law her husband promised her that she the letter rack. I found this en dealing with aviators. this marriage was already dia- would have the child part of the velope. On Monday he arrived and

Mavis Bennett (Soprano) solved." There were two points time. He has broken that promise entered the apartment at 6.40 p.m., Helen Lynch, Mary Alden, Robert "Variations Symphoniques",

In the supporting cast are

(62762). which he wished to point out to his and she will have no further verbal that is the 12th, and did not leave T. Haines, Bodil Rosing and Lor-

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(6781-6785). morning.

The story is an original one by Reverting to the question of the went into the flat. It is a Ernest Booth, and was adapted for Brow," the First of a Series of 8.40 p.m.Music for the All child's nationality, the petitioner very small apartment. There are the screen by Oliver H. P. Garrett Music Talks by Mr. Dudley said: The child is registered at the two rooms to the left, and to the with John Farrow as the scenarist. Bartiott. 1 Introduction and a American Consulate here. I took right. I saw one sitting room and

1. First of all, Mrs. Toeg wishes to have some provision made for, herself we have come to an ar- rangement with Mr. Preston by

which one lump sum will be paid.

and

2. The child of the marriages birth certificate there. He is one dining room, the door of the

on my passport.am Burd the third room was closed. I presume

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"Both of the parents are very child le not registered at this it was a bedroom. I examined COMMUNAL RIOTING

much attached to the child, a boy Consulate.

of 5, and the child has, besides his In reply to Judge, King's ques- mother, his father and fils father's tions, Mrs. Toeg said that she was family. I dare say we can come to quite friendly with her husband in some reasonable arrangement by 1924 and 1925. They separated in which the father woul undertake 1927. In 1926 they sepa the responsib

the first time. The petitione

ing

to America in 1826. She

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