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CANTON NEWS.

[row oua CHINELE CORRISPONDENT] PREPARING FOR THE END OF

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12rH, 1925

HONGKONG PHILHARMONIC

SOCIETY.

SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION OF

*** IOLANTHE."

THE BOYCOTT,

When the Hongkong Philharmonic Probably in anticipation of a settia. ment of the boycott and strike in Canton Society last year announced its intention and Hongkong, the Chinese steamship to produce a Gilbert and Sullivan Opera companies operating vessels between these "Yeomen of the Guard "the welcome ports are perfecting arrangements for accorded to the announcement was tem- the renewal of traffic. In addition to-pered by a prestatiment that it would providing excursion trips fer Hongkong prove to be an over-ambitious enterprise; representative Chinese business men to but when the time arrived for the public Canton, the Tung Un Company has an performance it was universally acknow nounced that they will carry all workers ledged that success beyond general ex- back from Canton to Hongkong free of pectation had been achieved. charge on the occasion of the lifting of months later the Society presented The Gondoliers," and, earned further laurels. It had been fortunate in finding in Mr. Weller, of H.M. Naval Yard, a most capable producer with experience in Amateur theatricals and abundant enthus inau, and to Mr. Stanley Collett, the musical director, the Society had the generous help of a gentleman no less keen and competent. The public appreciation

the boycott.

Wuchow is also anxiously looking for the ending of the strike, from which the residents there are suffering because of stoppage of. Hongkong Wuchow traffic and trade. Wuchow if paying $3.50 for a sack of flour, 30 cents for a pound of refined sugan or 25 cents a catty of native sugar and $7 to 39 for a picul of rice,

50 cents a catty of ment. The prices of such foreign goods as kerosene oil and electric light globes, are soaring because

Some

MARRIED WOMEN'S AUTHORITY.

IMPORTANT SUMMARY COURT JUDGMENT

DEFENDANT WINS IN LAMMERT- HIND CASE

These were

some of the rulings by Mr. Justice Wood yesterday, when he gave judgment for Mr. W. B. Hind, the defendant in an action heard in the Sum mary Court on Tuesday, when Messrs. Lammert Bros. auctioneers, Duddell Street, sued him for payment of $200, incurred by his wife in the purchase of goods on April 14th and June 3th, 1925.

Mr. Armstrong was for plaintiffs, and Mr. Hind defended himself.

His Lordship, giving judgment, said that

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL. LAST SUNDAY'S FETE REALIZES

\$23,000.

The grows receipt of the Rose Day and the Bazaar are expected to amount to

about $23,000:00:

the use of the

A husband must give express authority to his wife to contract for him, "other-

The Committee desire to convey their wise he is not liable for any debts which she may incur, because the authority of thanks to all who assisted in mak a married woman is a delegated and noting the Bazaar as successful as could an inherent authority, and marriage in be expected" considering the prevail. di cult times; itself gives her no authority to pledge ing conditions and

to the many

gracrous contributors her husband's credit.'

to the general fund of the Fèse-to the ladies and various stores and firms. who sent souvenirs and prizes for the Umeers tor the Band of the different walls-tel, Montague Bates and East Surreys-the Rev. Fathers of Italian Mission for the Cathedral compound, the Hongkong Electric Light Co. for illumination, the Superintendent of the Botanical and Forestry Department for the Christmas Trees, the Public Works Department for the loan of flags, tho Hongkong Tram- way Co., the Feak Tramway Co. and the Star Ferry Co. for advertising facilities; the Ortent Tobacco Co., the British Brothers and Messrs Ligget, Meyers Co. for cigats and cigarstice: China Sugar Co. and Taikoo Sugar Co. for sugar; Café Wiseman for running the Tea Room Co. for the various prizes, for the Quessing Competition and for running

use of the drum for the Motor Car Draw, the Police Department fer excellent the Farm Yard; Mr. U. Ruthjohn for

police arrangements; Fire Brigade Shanghai Bank for the loan of shroffs Compradore Department of Hongkong

for the conveyance of the takings to the for the Bazaar Bank, and for arranging Bank after the Feto; Hongkong Boy Scouts (1st. Troop) for the good services rendered and all others not here men- tioned who contributed in any way towards the success of the Fete and to Messrs. Tuvier Bros. for procuring the European toys without commission; the Chinese C. M.-S. for the valuable co-operation and the Press for their courtesy and help.

of the shortage of imports due to the libretto a little out of date in parts.holl furniture, and the price for the total and Refreshment Stail; the Dairy Farm

boycott,

THE TELEGRAPH SERVICES.

35 cents & entry of groundnut oil, 43 to which had been won by these two pro- the case raised the question of the right American Tobacco Co., Messrs. Nanyang ductions sacouraged the Society to proof a married woman to pledge her hus dace yet another of Gilbert and Sullivan's band's credit. The goods purchased Operas, ever popular though in the from the plaintifs were picces of house-

For Iolanthe, however,, a new pro ducer had to be discovered, Mr. Weller Despite the numerous military opera- having left the Colony early in the year, tloss in Kwangtung during the last few on transfer to another Naval Station. years, during which many telegraphing an able successor to him in Mr. R. R. stations have been either damaged or Davies. Mr. Stanley Collett's services as totally destroyed, the latest reports show musical director were again available and that there are still more than 20 offices musical critics, we think, will agree that in operation, although a number of them the presentation of "Iolanthe benefits are in the hands of troop commanders. An in many respects by his experiences in effort is now being made to centralize the earlier productions.

The Society has been fortunate in find

purchase was over 3600. On the printed list of conditions of sale at the two auc-

was enjoined that cash must be paid tions, when the goods were secured, it before delivery. Nevertheless, the plain tiffs gave delivery on credit on both oc- the second auction before the debt in casions. In fact, they gave delivery from curred by the defendant's wife in connec. tion with the first auction had been fully discharged. The defendant's wife had paid 2400 on account in two equal instalments, of which the first was paid-be her own the telegraph administration in the pro- In a community of this size. with cheque. The furniture was delivered to vince, and the Canton Government bas

her at an address other than her resid- of musical very limited range

furnished issued orders to the troops to this

ence, and was used by her in talent, 1.4 endeavour to produce flat which she proposed to let on her effect.

anything on the scale of an opera en- own account. Defendant and his wife counters difficulties such as no similar were co-habiting at all material times. Society would have to face. at home, A Carl Rosa standard is nct, of course, to be expected, but we are confident that it will be ungrudgingly acknowledged by the performance of Iolanthe that a very gratifying level of success has been achieved, and that all concerned in its production are entit led to generous compliments.

The Changshan, or Dr. Sun Yat Sen public highway, from Tungshan, the eastern suburb of Canton City, to' Cbu- chuen,, a village near Whampoa, is now nimest completed.

+

This new highway will be of bis-all who witness torical interest in the future on account of the fact that all the work of con- struction has been done. by Chinese strikers who left Hongkong for Canton last Jano soon after the Shanghai in eident of May 30th

RECONSTRUCTION WORK.

A short

Their own residence was already fully furnished. The plaintiffs had sued de- fendant for the balance due on the con tract made by his wife, which remained unpaid.

AUTHORITY QUOTED.

A

FURTHER DONATIONS...

The Society of St. Vincent de Pani has received the following additional gifts to the funds of the Futa: Com Carrara 820; St. Joseph's (additional) $90; Madame de Courthia) #10; Mr. RB. Cooper one new geatleman's bicycle and one decorated Christmas Tree

Results of raffles at the. Chinese Stalls were as follow:-

Mandolia by ticket No. 19 F.

Britto..

Guitar won by ticket No. 1 Chang

Hing Yui -Violin won by ticket No. 38 C.. Young

SEQUEL TO DISAPPEARANCE. RICE SHOP MANAGER CHARGED WITH LARCENY.

His Lordship, continuing, said that the law applicable to the case was stated by Mr. Justice McCardie in "Miss Gray, Ltd. . Earl Catheart," 1922. Extracts well known to most people.

The fantastical story of the opera is from the judgment were quoted by his It was laid down, that a per- lordship. summary of it has appeared in these son who dealt with a married woman en columns quite recently, and the story is credit, did so, so far as regarded bis told in greater detail in the interesting remedy against her husband, at his own souvenir programme supplied, without risk. It further declared that the Since the conclusion of hostilities in charge, to those who attend the perfor; authority of a married woman was

mances. It is therefore unnecessary to delegated and not an inherent authority, Southern Kwangtung, reconstruction mea- sures have begun in Yerngkong and other give a resumé of it here.

The role of Iolanthe ones the idol of and that marriage in itself gives a wife districts under the auspices of the Kuo Fairyland, who had been banished for no authority to pledge her husband's A husband must give express mintang. It is stated that a public high-transgressing, the law by marrying a credit." way, 140 fi in length, connecting Young. mortal and is pardoned by the Queen authority to his wife to contract for Sve-and-twenty years later, in time to

In the dispute between these parties, A charge of stealing money entrusted kong and Yenging districts will be built,

prevent the Lord Chancellor marrying no question had arisen of express to his care by the firm in which he was a ceremonial start with the project word in chancery who had fallen in love authority by estoppel. The plaintiffs, employed was preferred against the having been made on December 2nd by with Iolanthe's son Strephon, is taken therefore, in order to succeed in their Chinese manager of a rice shop befare by Mrs. Stanley Collett, while the part action, would have to rely on the pre- Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon civil and military officials there. They Phyllis, the Arcadian Shepherdess and

Msumptive authority, arising from co-Magistracy yesterday afternoon. Expected to finish the work within six ward in chancery is taken by Mr habitation, in the wife to pledge her bus the larceny of 8370 from the Tung Cheung The man, Tee Hing, was charged with months. In addition to publie improve. Bowes-Smith, and that of the Queen of band's credit for necessaries,

Fairyland by Mrs. Neil Mathieson. Mrs. His Lordship was satisfied that the Lung shop, No. 87, Battery Street. Me ments, steps have been taken to prevent L. C. F. Bellamy, Ara. D. Puncheon and plaintiffs had given credit in this matter P. McCallum prosecuted, and Mr. L. G. the further spread of plague now pre- Miss V M. Jefford are leaders among to the defendant and not to his wife: A Turner, appeared for the defendant.

the fairies. Mr. A. J. Brock, who took valent in the district.

Mr. McCallum, in outlining his case, principal of the plaintif firm

THE NEW Y.M.C.A.

WHAT THE MEMBERS INTEND TO DO,

his

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him.

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(Mr.

in the

a prominent part in the previous operas, Lionel Lammert) had se stated in evid said that complainant, So Kam Chu, was appears in this as, the Lord Chancellor. Mr. J. C. Lyal takes the part of Strepher, ence, and be accepted that statement. the sole proprietor of the shop, but the In spite of the fact that defendant had majority of the business was carried on Mr. D. M. Rycraft and Mr. D. M.

not deemed it advisable to contest the by his wife. Defendant was employed as red" Richards are the representative Peers question whether the goods supplied to manager and was entitled to a who are responsible for some excellent his wife were necessaries, be (His Lord share, which, as described in Ordinance Bongs, and Mr. G. H. Piercy Private Willis of the Grenadier Guards ship) felt bound to say that, having re53 of 1911, entitled him to a share who does sentry duty in Palace Yard, gard to all the circumstances, he could profits, but gave him no rights as regards times throughout these transactions rea Westminster nnd sings "When all night not believe that the plaintiffs had at all long a cup temains"

son to suppose that the articles in ques tion were required for use in the domestic establishment of defendant and his wife, For that reason, as well as for other reasons, the plaintiffs could not succeed. Having accepted the onus of disprov

At an informal gathering of members of the new Y.M.C.A. at Kowlech on Thurs- day night, the aims, objects and the work

The vocal abilities of most of the prin. the Association intended to do on the cipals are so well known to Hongkong Peninsular were outlined by Mr. J. Haudiences that their names are in them- selves assurances that the musical num- Hunt, the Secretary.

bers for which they are individually They intended, he said, to form various responsible are well rendered. committees. The Social Committee would There was a very good house last night ing the presumptive authority in his wife

the firm's employ for about three years. the assets of the Arm. He had been in

On the 25th of last month defendant was given 8370 by the complainant, out which he was to pay $100 to the Wong Cheung rice firm, and with the remainder he was to purchase rice...

On receiving the money defendant dir two days later. Then defendant returned appeared, and was not seen again until to contract on his behalf, the defendant to the shop, and complainant who hap had successfully rebutted the presumpened to be in the street followed him in. tion, by showing that his wife was a the Defendant attempted to take away the residence. On that ground also, the arrested, plaintifs case must fail.

The general impression one carries supplied with sufficient furniture in their account book, but complainant had him |

In conclusion, Mr. Justice Wood, said that he wished to add a supplementary

Two shop fokie gave evidence to the effect that they saw the money handed

The Camera Club would have the super by about twenty-five Fairies and famment on a point which did not ap/over to the defendant.

Sports Committee would be in charge of all outdoor sports. It was decided to pick the most suitable members to serve on the various committees by asking mem bers to say which committees they were best able to serve on.

of

His Worship adjourned the case.

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ALICE MEMORIAL AND "AFFILIATED HOSPITALS."

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial & Amated Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations towards the funds for the cur- rent year:

be responsible for entertainments, indoor for the opening performance. The opera games and billiard tournaments, there went exceedingly well and the house was would he a Library Committee to arrange most enthusiastic, for the supply of new books, and the Debating Club would be responsible for away from the Theatre is that the Opera the organisation of debates, lectures and is very successfully staged; that the pri mock trials.

and act their eipals parts very creditably; that the chorus vision of the dark room and arrange camera, outings and exhibitions, while a equal I number of Peers, is tuneful and Pear to have been raised by the case pleasing; and last, but not least, that decided by Mr. Justice MeCardie to which very good work is done by the orchestra he had referred. The fact that the.

plaintiffs who were public auctioneers of some twenty instruments.

announced in their printed conditions The Chorus of Dukes, Marquises, Earls, sale Cash before delivery," seemed to Viscounts, Barons and Fairies, comprises him to estop them from setting up any Mesdames Cornaby, Heyward, Hooper,

presumptive authority in the married Horder, Keeton,

Lyal, Mather, Logan, Morgan, Nicholson, Ost, Provan, Rowe, woman who may be a successful bidder Мой in a public suction, to pledge her hus- Starling, Misses Cole, McClay band's credit. He, therefore, gave, judg

Odell, Shaw, Stanley, Stubbing ment for defendant.

Willmott, Messrs. Tollan,

Baldwin, Banner, Barnet, Bell, Bennett, Bensley, Best, Burrows, Evans, Exel Farqu harson, Fountain, Harmon, Harvey,

Mr. B. R. Davies is the stage manager Jefford, Nicholson, Ost, Paterson, Provan, and producer the stage lighting is done. Salter, Sanders, Shephard, Sutherland, by Messrs. Derrick & Coles, and 31. Thomas, Thomson, Westlake.

The Orchestra is composed of the Neil Mathieson discharges the duties of The Violins: Mrs. H. Balean, hon, secretary are performed by Mr. J.

property The following appointment was made Miss E. I. Box, Miss J. Braga, Miss R. S. Gillingham who is en November 7th-Comdr. Engr. W. A. Judah, Mr. J. L. Alves, Mr. G. E. Long W. Jefford, Lewis, appt. to Hollyhock and passage year, Mr. C..A. P. Xavier; Viola: Mr.

The opera is being repeated. to-night J. M. 8. Rozario; Cell: Mr. N.U. * in Yarmouth cancelled."

and five further performances The following appointments were mado Botelho Double Base Mr P. Nnounced for next week including d on November 9th Pay Comdr. C. B. Sequeira; Pianisti Mrs. A. Grigga matinée on Wednesday. It affords & N. Lewis to Vivid, addi. (November 15th); Flute: Bandsman Briffit; Oboe Musician most enjoyable evening's entertainment. and to Hawking, addi. (December 1st), Curd; Cinrionet: Bandsman Donovan; and we cannot doubt that the public and as Flcot Acct Officer on recommg. Cornet: Bandiman Hannan, Horn: patronage accorded to the production of

Mackleworth; Payr-Lieut. V. R Jordan to Hawking Bandsman

Trombone: Iolanthe " will not fall short of that (December 1st). Payr. Sub-Licut, C. H Corporal Johnson; Euphonium: Bands which was given to the two previous Rutherford, to Hawkins (December 1st), mean Wernbar; Tympani: Bandaman operas produced by the Philharmonic Payr.-Mid. G. T. Millet, to Hawkins Newell.

Society. It certainly deserves such a (December 1st).

tribute of appreciation.

CHINA STATION APPOINTMENTS. The following appointments were made by the Admiralty on November 6th: Lieut. Comdrs. CM. Butlin; D.SC., to Calliope, for passage and duty (on commg), and to Hawkins, add. (on re commg.); B. E. Heaman, to Fazglove; and S. Graham, to Hollyhock (Do comber 1st).

*. (Continued at foot of next Column.)"

master. The onerous duties of

BFG 27:

Hon. Mr. Chow Shou Son Hoa Mr. R. H. Kotewall The late Mr. Chau Siu Ki.. Mr. T. N. Chau Dr. S. W.

Mr. Chan Tin Son Alr. A. Shun Cho BL, Kwok Siu Lau Mr. Sam Pak Ming. Mr. Mok Kong Sang Mr. Li Yau Tsun ......

Ping Shan Mrs. Ng Li Hing In Winr CHO

8100

100

100

100

100

3 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 38

100

100

100

100

Mr.

100

Mr. Tang Chi Ngong

700

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100

100

100

100

100

Mr.

Mr. Lo Chang Eut

Mr. Leung Yan Po

Mr. Choy Po Dien

Messrs. Wo Fat Shing..... Mesari. Chiu King Shaan Tong........ 100.

Total

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.82,100.

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