1939-09-27 — Page 14

80 INCHES

Yesterday's maximum temperature was 81 degrees, falling to 75 during the night. At 10 a.m. to-day, the ther- mometer stood at 77 degrees. A quarter of an inch of rain in the last 24 hours took the year's total past, the 80 inches mark.

THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 27, 1939.

DANCE HOSTESS SUED BY FORMER EMPLOYER

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LOCAL SHARES

Following is the list of changes and The Royal Observatory's report enquiries in local share quotations to- states that a ridge of high pressure [day: extends from Central China to Korea and the bonin islands.

A trough of low pressure extends from Thai, across North Luzon, to the Mariana Islands.

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LOCAL

DOLLAR

The demand rate on the Hong Kong dollar to-day was 1/2-13/16.

London Silver was quoted yester- day at 23-1/2 for Spot and 23-1/2 for forward.

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The London on New York rate' was quoted at £-U.S.$4.02. The New York on London rate Was

£-U.S.$400~1/2.

INSURANCES

Union Ins. $305 sa.

DOCKS, WHARVES, GODOWNS, ETC.

H.K. and K. Wharves $00 b., $100 sa,

MINING

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Raubs $9 b.

LANDS, HOTELS & BLOGS. H.K. Lands $30 b. Chinese Estates $100 b.

PUBLIC UTILITIES H.K. Tramways $154 b.

MANILA SHARES

Itogons Ps. .151⁄2 sa. Masbates Ps. .00% sa.

Mind. Mother Lode. Ps. .05% sa. Mine Operation Ps. .08 sa.

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AN ACTION BY MR. DENIS VICTOR, of the Lido Dance Hall, against Miss M. Souza a dancer now employed at the Majestic Dance Hall, for recovery of $110, alleged to be money advanced and covered by I.O.U.'s opened at the Summary Court this morning before the Puisne Judge, Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell.

Mr. F. X. d'Almada was for plain- tiff, and Mr. M. A. Silva for defen- 'dant.

Mr. Victor, in evidence, said he was proprietor of the Lido Dance Hall and was in the habit of advancing money to hostesses during the month. These amounts were covered 1.O.U.'s and were deducted on pay night,

He denied have given her another $120 in cash or that when he discover- ed that she had joined the Majestic, he had asked for return of the $120 which he had given as a gift.

He denied telling a Mrs. Rew that for the he would suc Miss Souza money and put her in jail. by

Sometimes, for good reasons, the loans were not déducted but were carried forward.

Defendant. had been one

of the girls

him. employed by

During March and April he advanced money to her.

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On May 11, she did not turn and a message was sent stating that she was sick. On May 13, a Mrs. Britto brought a letter and

some dance tickets. The messenger told him that Miss Souza was sick and asked witness not to deduct anything this time adding that when she was better she would be returning to work.

He stated that there were three notes amounting to $110 owing by Miss Souza. The letter was in pencil and he did not read it all. The lat- ter part of the letter might have re- ferred to notice.

On May 16, it came to his notice that she was working at the Majes- tic. He tried to get in touch with

or

He did not recall telling Mrs. Rew that Miss Souza had enticed five or

Majestic six of his girls to the that defendant was getting $25 from Charlle for each girl she introduced from the Lida,

The delay in bringing the case to court was through a desire to have the matter settled outside.

Mr. Silva criticised the way his books were kept, and suggested that it was only recently, since the case was coming up, that he had returned This witness I.Q.U.s to the girls. denied.

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The remainder of the morning was spent on questions concerning sures and alterations of amounts in the books in respect of amounts, paid to Miss Souza,

The case is proceeding.

BLIND GIRLS'

OUTING

her by phone but was unsuccessful, Sir, May I express sincere thanks and, after several attempts, he in- to all those who so kindly contributed structed his solicitors to write a let-1 to the success of, the thirteenth annual ter of demand. Later the writ was Issued. No payment had been made yet.

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outing of the Blind Girls, which took place on Saturday. Despite anxious times, the response to our appeal has been most generous, so that, in ad- dition to the outing, and various gifts to each of the 55 girls, we shall be able to provide them with a dinner; the balance of the funds to go towards purchasing clothing and small extras for their New Year.

Cross-examined by Mr. Silva, wit- ness admitted that, at one time, he was very friendly with defendant. She bad, in fact, done him a siderable favour in respect of a girl named Lola Koo. He denied that Lola Koo had been his mistress. He admitted that she had run away with some money that had been borrowed in advance. He did not report it to the Police. He denied that he sent Miss Souza to Macao with a message E. R. asking her to return. Miss

Souza J. P. was going to Macao and he asked her to do him the favour.

Lola Koo returned and was engaged in selling tickets.

the sum of $194 we have received the Since our last acknowledgment of

following further donations: Previously acknowledged I.N.W."

$194 3

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Anonymous

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Sir Robert Ho Tung now Sir Robert Kotewall To show Mr. Eu Tong Sen

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$283

his gratitude, he had given defen- Andrew Cheung dant $120 as a present; $50 was for F. Dreyer the expenses to Macao, $40 in cash, Margaret Fincher and $30 in dance tickets.

Mr. and Mrs. Griggs R. Ashton Hill

Our grateful thanks are also due to the Flying Squad who acted as escort, The Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels, Ltd, Dr. & Mrs. T. Y. Li, Mr. G. D. Woolgar, The Shek-O Club, The Kow- loon Confectionery, On Lok Yuen, and others for services rendered.

We also wish to express our ap- preciation to the Press for the Press for the publicity afforded to our appeal, and in conclusion, would like to think all those who so kindly assisted at the outing.

Yours truly, GERTRUDE GODDARD.

Hon. Group Secretary

Christ Church Group

-V, D. M. A.

DANISH KING'S

BIRTHDAY

KING

COPENHAGEN; TO-DÄY.

CHRISTIAN OF DEN--.

MARK: CELEBRATED ·HIS · 69TH BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY.

Early in the morning, hundreds of children called at the Castle where

the King is staying and presented flowers and messages of greeting.

King Christian, whose health is bet- tor, is expected to be up in a few days.

-Router.