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"MOST UNSATISFACTORY"

CASE."

DEBTOR ADMITS HAVING NO BOOKS...

A case which Mr. Justice J. R. Wood described as most unsatisfac tory came before the Bankruptcy Court on Saturday. His Lordship was referring to the case of Lau Chan, a poultry dealer, whose pub

lic examination was in progress, when the Judge passed the comment mentioned.

The debtor admitted that he had no books relating to his business and that for his statement of ac tunts he had had to rely on the Ögures of his creditors. He said that he did not think his books would be wanted ia, connection with the bankruptcy and he carried the bigger accounts in his head

The books, it was stated, had been missing some time between the serving of the petition and the making of a receiving order.

Witness contradicted himself when

on

oath. He stated that he was prepared to swear that his son was not employed at a certain firm and then at a later stage said that he was working there but drawing no salary..

CHINESE HISTORICAL PLAY H.M.S. "ARGUS

AT LEE THEATRE.

ANCIENT CHINESE CUSTOMS AND MANNERS DEPICTED.

***HINT TO CALIFORNIA""

VISITORS.

[By C. L. C.] Reading about the habits and manners of the mandarins of "Old China and seeing them on the atage are entirely different things. Most of us who have read a few

books about China get the idea, that we know all about the country which claims to have the oldest civilization in the world. But when we attend a Chinese play, we realize that our knowledge of China is not so complete as we imagined.” On Saturday night at the Lee Theatre, a famous Chinese his torical drama was staged, namely Chung Sui Fuhn Tea Far, which means that during the spring peach blossoms are in abundance.

The theme of the play is that a prince regent named On Po Tang, during the Han dynasty went E. L. series of hardships and

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She has neither masts por fun- pels but the top deck, like a steel awning runs most of her length. There are many strange locking openings in the sides and many mysterious riggings.

Seen from the distance the great vessel looks like a dismantled bulk, or alternatively, as one resident put

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Lordship that the whole thing is most unantisfactory," said i was difficult to see what useful purpose could be served in prolonging the public examination, which closed.

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silver lining." His life was the way an aircraft carrier named plotted against and he had to seek the ark Royal-after the flagship of refuge among humble cowherds and Lord Howard of Effingham, Eng farmers. He eventually came into his inheritance in the spring when peach blossoms were in abundance.

The play, in certain aspects, is DOGGED BY MISFORTUNE.

not altogether unlike the "Mer- Another case heard concerned Kochant of Venice," and the prince Loi, a building contractor who had regent finds his future consort un been carrying on business as the der almost similar circumstances to Wing Fung firm. He was publicly the casket scene. examined in bankruptcy, and de tailed a series of misfortune that had dogged his steps from the time he set up business as a building

contructor.

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Replying to the Official Receiver, ho said that there had not been

one bright spot. Debtor, who had started with $2,000 capital, now owed $2,000 He described how he had built bouses and mortgaged them, paid off a little and then had the whole swallowed by accumulating debta.

INTER-FAMILY DEBTS." Wong Hing, of the Wong Kam Chung, fr, was then examined. He said that with other members of the family, he had benefited un- der his father's will and bought premises at 20 Wing On Street, and finally his business had failed and he had paid back in part two youn- Her brothers whose money, with their consent, he had put into his business.

In answer to questions "debtor said that he had paid these younger brothers' interest but there had been no profit,

land's Commander-in-Chief against the Spanish Armäda. The came as one naval historian says, "was dropped as perhaps being more re- miniscent of Admiral Noah than Lord Howard" If the Ark Royal resembles the drgna, the Admiralty evidently waited till they had a mode of living; their habits and man-of-war of appropriate proper- .customs; the baffling Court tions before deciding upon the etiquette of China being clearly revival of this historic ship name. depicted.

DAUNTLESS" AND THE "

EIGHTH DESTROYER-

Apart from the story, the play tells much that we foreigners like about the mandarins' to learn

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New Yorkers know something about the various tongs found in China Town, in America's leading ity, and how these men plot and kill. But even these much-feared fangs fall a long way of the villains in this historical play.

How to See the Real China,” The tourists from the California would do well to pay Lee Theatre a visit They would learn much about China and Chinese ways The sitting accommodation is all. that could be desired, and the theatre in itself almost resembles a miniature Chinese palace with its artistic Chinese decorations.

The company playing a short season at this theatre is the Sun Chung Var Troupe, which is known throughout China for its accuracy and skill in depicting "Old China," when even Europe was populated by Debtor was also questioned na to barbarons herdes, and even America why he had transferred certain pro--but no more need he said: perty in the name of his son and wile.

..

Debtor replied that it was on ac- count of his illness.

Official Receiver: Financial or

physical illness.

Debtor replied that it was in connection with possible death duties.

THEATRE ROYAL.

CHINESE STRENGTH AND MAGIC.

TANG BANG TIAN & CO.

FLOTILLA.

Aa previously reported H.M.S. Dauntless arrived last Thursday, and there is now only to come the Eighth Destroyer Flotilla. This Flotilla was due to leave Columbo yesterday and should leave Sin- gapore for Hong Kong on March 17th.

The Flotilla comprises the leader H.M.S. Bruer, and the destroyers:

H.M.S. Sepoy, H.M.S. Seraph, H.M.S. Serapis, H.M.S. Sirdar,

H.M.S. Somme,

H.M.S. Sterling,

H.M.S. Starmṛloud, and H.M.S. Thracian...

H.M.S. Bruce is a destroyer of 1,500 tons, carrying five 4.7 guns and three anti-aircraft guns.

The destroyers are all of 1,075 tans and carry, three 4inch guna. They left Sheerness for China on February 8th, and have been travel- ling at economical speed.

ROUTE MARCH.

The Official Receiver put it to

The King's Own Scottish Border- debtor that it was done with a view

The arrival in the Colony to- era, in full equipment, including to putting it beyond the reach of creditors, but this debtor denied. morrow of Mr. Tang Bang Tian and the tin hats, a familiar sight dur Asked if he had receipts from his supporting all-Chinese companying the Great War, carried out an the two younger brothers for the of illusionists, acrobats, plate-spin-impressive route march on Satur money he alleged had been paiders and jugglers, will provide Hong day through the Wanchai district. back, debtor said that he had not Kong Theatre-goers with an oppor- them with him.

tunity for seeing a vaudeville show The Official Receiver asked for an of a type well-known at Home, but adjournment of the public examina-seldom seen in the Far East. tion and warned debtor that he would be required to produce these receipts.

The adjournment was granted. WRIT SERVICE.

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THE LAST OF MRS. CHEYNEY "

By FREDERIC LONSDALE

A Sparkling Comedy that ran for over Two years in London.

Booking Plan at Anderson's -Seats: $3, $2 and $1.

Soldiers and Bailors half price to $1 seats.

THE CAFE PARISIEN. GOOD FOOD, MUSIC AND SERVICE.

DANCE.

Mr. Tang and his talented com- pany will play for one night only Wednesday next, the 16th-at the Theatre Royal.

Described

the strongest Chinese ever known," Mr. Tang will present" some Arising out of an application for

truly amazing

Doing Hong Koog again. receiving order in respect of the feats of strength. Among other About 650 tourists will be exploring affairs of the Yee On firm, the Off- things, Mr. Tung allows a 7-seater local stores for antiques and carica cial Receiver referred to the law as car, crowded with no lese than today. They arrived here by the SATURDAY'S SPECIAL DINNER it applied to service of documents twelve persons, to pass over his Cunard and Anchor liner Cali ou servants of firms alleged to be body. It is also said that he will furnia and the majority of these in bankruptcy.

allow members of the audience to globe trotters are New York and If there is one thing that puts a In this case, he claimed that the crack 1,000 lbs. weight of atone San Francisco business men with fellow into a good humour, with petitioning creditor had merely placed across his abdomen.

their womenfolk. gone to the premises and asked for

Supporting Mr. Tang is Mr. Lo. assistant of the debtor firm, Sao Kiu, who brings with him an serving him with the documents in extensive repertoire of up-to-date question. It must be ascertained illusions, the secrets of many being first that the person served was in known only to himself.

de facto position of administrat- The remainder of the company ing the firm's affairs. In this case, present a continuous and highly the bailiffs were actually in charge diverting programme of juggling, of the premises when the writ was acrobaties and plate-spinning. served and it would be difficult to

Booking-at popular prices-is say that anyone was in such a posi

open at Andersons, tion.

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FORGED BANK NOTES. CHARGE AGAINST CHINESE.

The employee who had been served was called and stated that he was a clerk in the employment of the firm in question. The sole man- ager had left some time before and had left, with witness money for the provision of food for assi Charged with the possession of tants On the premises. Witness two forged $10 notes of the Hong had no

power to conduct the buai Kong and Shanghai Banking Cor neas of the firm.

poration, a Chinese appeared before Cross-examined by Mr. E. 5. C.ajor. C. Willson at the Central Brooks, for the petitioning creditor, Magistracy on Saturday morning,

Mr. F. E. Nash, who appeared for witness said that be had sent out

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ROGUE AND VAGABOND CHARGE. CHINESE FOUND IN PEAK ROAD HOUSE.

CAPTURED WITH HELP OF TWO SCHOOL BOYS.

Charges of being a rogue and himself and the world at large it is vagabond were preferred against a The Hong Kong Hotel Tourist good food, properly cooked and Chinese on Saturday morning before Bureau is organising trips to the efficiently served. Good music by a Major C. Willson at. the Central Peak and round the Island, and capable orchestra makes the enjoy Magistracy.

The defendant who was found in parties will be taken both to-day ment complete.

This describes the atmosphere and to-morrow to Macao.

ut the Cafe Restaurant Parisien sa unoccupied room at No. 4, Peak Commenting on the tour the Neon Saturday night during the Rond was taken into custody by York Americas of January 19th special dinner dance. The extreme the No. 1 boy of the house. He ly, well chosen menu was a good broke loose and jumped down about The Cunard Anchor steamer example of what can be obtained four feet to another road. He was, California starts on her cruise with at all times at the Cafe Parisien, however, recaptured with the assist 650 passengers this afternoon. whose management aims at the ance of two school-boys and was The steamer will call at ports in French joie de vivre and some placed in charge of an Indian con

stable. twenty-three countries. Among the thing just a little different" to The defendant said he ayna en- places to be visited will be other places.

stated:-

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old

WOMAD

Havana, Colon, Balboa, Los Ange The large gathering (every table gaged by an old woman to carry les Hilo Honolulu, Yokohama, was occupied) responded admirably something to the house. He, went Tokyo, Kobe, Shanghai, Hong and quite belied the old adage there to make enquiries abous the Kong, Manila, Bataria, Singapore, about taking pleasures sadly. One Woman, but denied that he entered" Rangoon, Calcutta, Colombo, Bom can dress or not, as one pleases the house. He said he could not. bay, Suez, Cairo, Port Baid, Haifa, and if you don't do so you are not find the woman.

Detective-Sergt. M. J. Flattery Jerusalem, Athens, Naples, Monaco made to feel out of it. and Chebourg,

The kitchens are supervised by aj said the defendant had not said The passengers include Miss French chef, whose abilities are anything about certain notices on behalf of the the defence, asked for a remand. Tennie Belle Colbert, Professor and without question; there is a western previously.

of service, His Worship remanded the do- firm which had been drafted by the As a bank assistant was present Mrs. J. 8. Young, Dr. Francesco quickness and efficiency

fendant for enquiries to be made. manager and there was no one other in Court the Magistrate proposed than himself who could be said to to take evidence of falsification head, Mrs. Gien Yarbrough, Mis well and the dance music is the be in charge of the business in the rat.

Josephine Yarbrough, Miss Flors absence of the manager.

Mr. Nash replied that he was pre. Van Loah, Miss Hilda Jeannette latest Members of the Press who Cafe, following the restoration of pared to admit that the notes wtre Ward, Mr. and Mrs. George We attended at the Cafe Parisien on the full licence.

Saturday night as special guests of ton, Dr. Mary Achsah Williams the management, had no doubts as forged.

Mr. S. Green, and his staff, are to be complimented on the arrange- and Dr. and Mrs. W. O. Winner.

The California" will leave Hope to the renewed' popularity of the ments made for everybody's com

(Continued at foot of next column.) ; fors and enjoyment.

The case was adjourned for tar

ther legal argument.

Bankruptcy Court proceedings will be reautned again this after

odu..

A remand was given until 11,30 on Tuesday morning. bail being, allowed in the sum of $500.

Penichet, Mrs. Robert D. Craig and an oriental politeness,

The orchestra played extremely

Kong to-morrow at 6 p.m.