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DISPUTE OVER A COAT.

Plaintiff Who Forgot His Books,

WRIT STRUCK OUT.

In the Summary Court this morn- Ing. Mr. Justice Lindseli ordered the writ to be struck out in an action brought by Jhandad, a tailor:

ABANDONED LEE.

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Taken Possession of By Police,

1914 MODELS.

Mr. W. Schofield. in the Central

SHARE MARKET STEADY.

Attention to Hotels and Ewos.

LATEST FEATURES.

The official summary issued

Police Court this morning, grunk by the Stock Exchange to-day ed an application made by Sub-sites: Inspector Rogers, for the confiaca-

of

The market opened steady thia paid to Hotels and Ewos, there be morning, especial attention being ing buyers at $17.86 and $15.90, re- spectively....

Banks were again in demnand at $2,040,

o 29, Nathan Road, Kowloon,tion of the component parts against M. Gauthier, of 6, Queen's three long Lee Enfield rifles, which Road, Central, for $18, price of a were found in a dressing table palm beach coat.

drawer on the first floor of vacat- His Lordship Said that his actioned living quarters at the Asiatic was not caused by the merits of the Petroleum Company, North Point, case. Addressing plaintiff, he said: on September 18, "I am not going to show you any. Sub-Inspector Rogers said that further consideration. You come he was called over to the premises late into the Court and don't hring by the manager. The rifles were your books with you." You cannot done up in twelve packages, and expect any consideration. Your in good condition, and were those own papers, produced, (by, defen of the type used. In early 1914. dant). don't support your story. They had been left by a European If you want to pursue the matter head storekeeper who had been dis- further you must take out a new missed, and had sailed for Europe writ."

on the s.s. Cathay the day beform.rate.

Tardy Plaintiff.

At the opening plaintiff was 25 minutes late in arriving. When asked where he had been, he said he had been attending to cus- tomers."

His Lordship (severely): You deserve to have your claim struck out, coming into Court at nearly half-past ten, when the hearing was set for ten o'clock.

Plaintiff then went into the wit ness box, to give his version of the uffair. He said he was given the order to make the coat on April 1 last. There was no arrangement

as to when it was to be delivered, but defendant said he wanted it ready within two days. It was ready in that time, but defendant did not call for it, and only called After plaintiff had written. to him about two weeks later. When de fendant came the plaintiff was

out.

Conflicting Opinions. His Lordship: Was the coat never fitted? No, he never put it on On August 4 I took it to his office and wanted to hand it over. At first he said "I don't want it, I haven't any mữnèy.” Then I told him if he had no money at that time, he could pay me the following month.

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Defendant: never said that! His Lordship: Wall your turn, please!

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PEAK MANSION

ROBBERY.

Woman Receiver of Stolen Property.

HEAVILY SENTENCED.

On June 29 last, a robbery was committed on the second floor of 18, Peak Mansions, the residence of Captain and Mrs. J. Krogh-Moe. The thief, or thieves, decamped with jewellery to the total value of over $4,000.

and pawning two.

Canton Insurances were in', re- Quest at the improved rate of $1,545.

Unions were wanted at $550, after sales being reported at $560.

H.K. Fire were wanted at $1,485. Wharves, after being disposed of at $164, closed with buyers at this

Docks were again in demand at $29.

Providente, which were reported to have been put through at $6, closed with buyers at $6.40.

Hotels (old) were in demand at $17.36, with sellers asking 3171⁄2.. The new shares changed hands at $16% and $16.60, at which latter rate they closed in demand..

Realties could have been obtained at $17.40.

Ewos were wanted at 16.90. Shanghai Cottons were also in request at 104, as were Zoong Sings at F12%.

Trams, which were the medium of sales at $224, closed in demand at $22.85.

In the Central Court to-day a woman was charged with having re- ceived four of the stolen articles, i Star Ferries were wanted at These were $95%, as were Yaumat! Ferries at diamond wrist watch and a gold $262. and diamond ring set with a sap- phire,stone.

After evidence had been adduced; the Magistrate convicted the woman or all three charges, and, fined her a total of $800 with the alternative of two months' hard labour.

MISSIONARY SET FREE.

Peking, Yesterday, The Apostolic Delegation has re ceived a telegram from Lachokow stating that the Reds had released Plaintiff continued that M. Monsignor Ricci, who was captured į Gauthier finally took the coat. at Chayuenkow on, May 15.-Reuter, } Four days later he brought it back

to the shop, saying that the quality

of the palm beach was not good; 4. Plaintiff was understood to re- and that the garment didn't fit. ply that his clerk must have made Plaintiff reminded him that he a mistake. He himself could not chose the palm beach material him-read English. self. If the coat did not. ft, he His Lordship: But the letter was willing to alter it. In plain was written on your Instructions. tiff's opinion the coat was a good

Stern Rebuke. fit. Defendant insisted that it was loose at the back.

His Lordship: Did you alter it No. 1 thought that would make it too tight, and spoll it, Defendant then left the coat with

me.

No Books Produced. Defendant was asked if he want- ed to question plaintiff. His first query was "Did you make' my, coat in time?" He thereupon. handed up a letter to His Lordship, written from plaintiff's shop in July, which baid, "Please note the coaf, was ordered by you on May. 22.".

His Lordship asked how it was that plaintiff, in evidence, had said that the coat was ordered on April

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China Lights were done at $2914, closing with buyers at $29% and sellers asking $294.

Electrics could have been obtain- ed at $82.

Cements had buyers at 3201⁄2: but sellers asked $20.

Amusements were all in demand at yesterday's rates.

Constructions cum' rights were in request at $14.20, and the Rights were the medium, of sales at from $2.55 to $2.70.

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Another Attempt

This Week.'

PREPARATIONS AFOOT.

Plaintiff made a hesitating reply, and said he might have been mis-

Rugby, Yesterday. taken himself, whereupon His Lord- The British Schneider Team is ship said, "What is the use of your actively preparing for another at- coming here and telling lies? How tack upon the International Three could the clerk think of the date Kilometre record which was held May 2% of his own accord? Do you by Flight Lieutenant Stainforth atill say the coat was ordered ON on Sunday to 379 miles an hour. April 47

A specially tuned in Rolls-Royce engine will shortly be installed in the Vickers Supermarine used on Sunday and, meantime, tests are being made with a new type of propellers. It is probable that ed to be struck out, as stated, HisFlight Lieut. Stainforth will Lordhhip explaining to defendant make the new attempt on Thurs that plaintif would be at liberty today or as soon after as the wER- take out a new writ, if he desired ther is suitable.-British Wire- to do ac.

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Plaintiff replied that he had not seen his order book, ́ ́

Hie Lordship: Have you brought it with you?-No.

At this point the writ was direct-

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