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COMMISSION AGENT SUED FOR $2,500: JUDGMENT ENTERED FOR PLAINTIFF

A sult for damages, claiming $2,500, was brought before, the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, at the Supreme Court, yesterday by MERVANJI PALONJI TALATI, mer- chant, of No. 18 Ice House Street, against ABDUL AZIZ RUMJAHN, commission agent of Wang Hing Building.

Judgment was entered into for plaintiff for the amount claimed. and costs. Plaintiff was represented by the Hon. Mr. Lee D'Almada, Jnr., instructed by Mr. W. A. Mackinlay.

The suit was undefended On Mar. 7 he wrote to defendant and defendant was absent.

asking for the return of the coins but received no reply Sometime

According to the statement of claini piamun, nor about Jan. 3, 1939 handed to defendant, who received as agent for the plaintif a collection of old coins (which had been entrusted to the planu for saler upon the terms to sell at a price not less than $2,500 or, it

he failed to do so within threr

April he met defendant who told him that he defendant was! 0571 trying Lo sell the colns. Thereafter, at least once a week. he made demands for the return

of the colns but was always put

by the same answer He consulted Mr. H.

↓ Arm-

days, the roilection was to be re-strong as the result of which de- turned

jendani hunded back the box which originally contained the col- tection of coins but with 31 gold and 15 silver colus missing from it.

Plati erther alleged in the claim that defendant negilgently and in breach of his duty as an agent, without the plaint's au- thority, brokr ip the collection and gave possession or part of it

TWO MEMORANDUMS Criminal proceedings were sub-

to some other person or persons.sequently taken against defendant

In the alternative, he gave posses- son of the collretion without ob-

but they failed. He still had not got back those coins.

tabing from the salc person ade-1 Mr Armstrong testified that on quate security or guarantee, sold instructions he wrote to defendan! part of the collection for a lower and had two fairly long interviews price than he was authorised to sell t

with him. Witness then produced two memorandums which he had dictated through the aletaphone the presence of defendant.

PART RETURNED Further, or in the alternative. plaint on or about June 27, 1940 demanded the return of the collec. tion. On or about July 3, deten dant returned to the plaintiff part practically valueless He submit-

Mr D'Almada told his Lordship tuis instructions were that part of the coins handed back was

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FREEDOM MOVEMENT IN REICH

GENERAL

MONSTER RAFFLE

AUCTION

to

A report on the meeting of the Hongkong War Effort Committee held on Aug. 27, has been received THEME OF NEW HIT supervisors of the Monster Raffle, by Messrs Linstead and Davis. FROM HOLLYWOOD ling a list of the unclaimed

The Freedom

prizes, amounting Movement mately $8,000 in value, covering approx!-- within Germany today is the 50 Items. theme of the latest Holly-

The majority of the prizes are wood release casting a light now in the possession of the Com on conditions in the Greater mittee and it was decided at the Reich. The movement for meeting that

sultable freedom, of which the outside be offered for sale by auction at portunities occur, the prizes will various pubile functions, the pro- Iceeds to go to the Bomber Fund

Jeffrey Lynn, star of Warner Brothers' UNDERGROUND, strolls on the set with Kaaren Verno.

of the collection but refused to de-ted that in the eircumstances there liver to him 31 gold coins and 15 could be no question that the true world silver coins and thereby converted value of the coins which plaintiff them to his own use and wrongful- was deprived of by the wrongful ly deprived plaintiff ct same.

act of the defendant was the sum of $2,500 which was acknowledged by the defendant in the receipt

In evidence, Talati said he hand- ed the coins to defendant to seli for, $2,500. On Jan. 3, 1939 defen- Mr. DA.mada also made an ap- dant gave plaintiff a receipt for plication for immediate execution the colus and in which defendant and said that the writ was served acknowledged the value of the as long ago as October last and coins at $2,500. Defendant was icnothing had been done by defen- return the coins If they were not tant. The application was grant- sold within three days.

jed by his Lordship.

Refugees In The Colony

An increase of 124 in the num- ber of refugees and destitutes accommodated in Government camps. etc. is is recorded in the Returns for the week ending on Aug. 23.

WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES FOR PURCHASE

IN COLONY

That residents will be able to purchase war savings certificates Urban Areas: King's Park-1,387cially yesterday morning, when it In the Colony was indicated offi against 1.386 on Aug. 18; Ma Tau was revealed that the Secretary Chung-2.132 against 2,120 an Aug of State for the Colonies bad ap- 16: North Point-1,576 against 1,571 |

proved of the idea of making KIIL-607

available to the local public say- Urban Areas (Squatters' Camps): ner to which people at Home pur- ings certificates in a similar man- "Tal Hang-2.545 against 2,846 on chase.

Aug. 16: Ngau Tan Kok---884 against 876 on Aug. 16.

on

Aug. 16: Morrison

against 566 on Aug. 18.

Rural Areas: Kam Tin-2,432 against 2.434 on Aug. 18; Fanling Children's Camp 393 against 393 on Aug. 18.

Total-12,016 against 11,802 on Aug. 18,

JULY ACCOUNT OF B.W.O.F.

The Receipts and Paymenta Account of the B. W. O. F. for the month of July is as follows:-

RECEIPTS:-To Balance, £5 and $19.012.04: To donations and sub-

Legislation is now being drafted

Occasionally

forms

hears, Brothers feature film, "Un- the plot of Warner

derground."

women

ор

The sum of $554 received from six Arms who have sent cheques to the Committee in Heu of the prizes donated, is being paid to the Bomber Fund.

ment is the Gestapo. and these boys are hardly flattered In the portrayal of them as presented by Martin Kosleek and Hans Schumm. No effort is made to minimise the terror that the word "Gestapo" stands for in Germany today.

HESS AFFAIR

The historical material available on the Freedom Movement within Germany was well-combed through for incident and dialogue, and mention is even made of the Hess affair.

Philip Dorn Erie Franken, announcer over the "Freedom Radio." Kaaren Verne is one of This assistants. Kurt Franken, Eric's brother, played by Jeffrey Lynu. returns from Dunkirk with a shattered arm, no longer of any use to the Blitzkrieg machine, and stumbles on the conspirators in the movement for freedom.

of

Mona Marts is cast in the role a confidential secretary at Gestapo Headquarters, who is a trusted spy of the Movement. and she It Is who keeps cool at the Freedom Station's most critical hour.

With Jeffrey Lynn. Kaaren Verne, Philip Dorn, Mona Maris Rnd Martin Kosleck in leading roles, the picture is an effort to put the spotlight on the revolt of i freedom-loving men and

Full of suspense and excitement caught in the land of the Nazis. through all its ten reels. the finest The "Freedom Radio" is a moment in the whole picture comes feature of the story, and the tale right at the end. It is a triumph unfolded revolves about the earnest of direction, responsible being Vin- effort of a group of men and wo-cent Sherman, and another fine, men to keep the pubile inside attempt to lift the vell off condi- Germany informed of the truth in tions inside Germany today. current

cventa as distinguished The picture was previewed yes- from spoon-fed propaganda. terday at the Queen's Theatre and

Opposed to the Freedom Move- will be released shortly.

American Educator On

Turkish Policy

Blow Turkey, ringed by war, has managed to remain a belligerent in the European conflagration was explained recently by: an American educatar en route from Istanbul to the United States by clipper, reports the Manila Bullettu.

The answer is a fortuitous combination of circumstances plus a strong national will to remain peaceful and some of the best diplo- matic fence-riding on record, according to Walter Livingston Wright Jr.. director of Robert College In Istanbul.

"The world has

been

to make this effective, and it expected that the Bill will be many erroneous impressions about probably drive into Iraq and Iran, ready for presentation to the Le-Turkey's position in news reports forcing out the British. Then she given Mediterranean Germany would

gislative Council within ✡ few emanating from Istanbul and An- would have encircled the Turks weeks.

kara," said Dr. Wright. "Many of and could dictate her own term of Schools will probably be en- these reports are tainted by propa- war or peace. If the Turks cho couraged to assist the war effort ganda, The Germans are trying war they would face having

cates.

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by buying these certificates their best to make it appear that everything to lose and nothing to which are interest-bearing, Bus Turkey is leaning toward the Axis, į gain, for cut off from British aid ness houses also organise drives in It has been made to appear that Turkey wouldn't stand a chance of England for the sale of certi- Turkey is nervous, agitated, full of winning against Germany's greatly war scares. Actually le is quite superior strength, and she woula normal and things go on as usual, only plunge the nation int just as they do in Manila.

generation of misery which would BRITISH LEANINGS

follow a disastrous war fought on Alleged to have used a chopper the British, and she konws it.

"Turkey owes a great deal to her own territory.

NOT BACKED OÚŤ a Chinese was re- Both government and people lešn (Sundry. Postal Labels. ported to have

"Turkey has not backed at on attacked Badges), $15,40 Total, £15 and mon and a boy who were sleeping But they have to be extremely Wright pointed out. "While it is! three heavily toward the British side. her pact with the Allies," Dr. $27,824.58,

in, a hostel on the first floor of cautious to avoid creating any in- true. that PAYMENTS:-By Remittance (to No. 14 Jubilee Street, at 4 amcident that would precipitate Ger- Turkey to join a war in which the pact committed St. Dunstans), $3,037.80; By Pur-yesterday. chases (Wool, Rubber Bed Pans and

nan action. As in all free coun-certain of her neighbors were in- Two of the victims, a 43-year-tries, Russia's engagement of Gervolved, her course of action was Buttons); $5,570.24; By Packing, old man and Freight, War Risk Insurance, ato, have

a 12-year-old boy, many in war and her unexpected taken with the full knowledge and been admitted $376.55; By Office Expenses (Balary Mary Hospital, in a serious cordi-Nazi war machine have provided aed during diplomatie conferences kerchief as a present, What does

to Queen success In severely damaging the approval of the British, establish

welcine breathing spell for the when Germany was beginning her she mean by presenting me such a

Turkey: is nation of fighting calon apparently was based on the gifts men and has a well-trained but conclusion that at no time could B: I suppose she wants you to relatively small army of about Zurkish assistance have turned the make use of it to wipe your three quarters of a million men. tide of events against the Axis, tears with when you come artillery and a small but good in the Near East was essential to love with you. navy. Turkey would put up a good future tactical operations." aght if driven to it, just as the

and Wages, Telephone, Petties, tion, etc), $376:11; By Balance (Monles

The other two men were slight-Turks"

in hand on July 31, 1941), 15 injured.

and $18.482.01: By Petty Cash, $81.87. Total, £15 and $27,924.88.

drive into the Balkans, The de-

SENSE OF HUMOUR

A: Miss has given me a hand-

POLICE REPORTS SUPREME COURT she has some good medium defense while her position as a buffer state to know that she in't really in

Mr. Williams, Chief Officer of a

British steamer, has reported w

WEDDING

the Police the larceny of 362 feat At the Registry. Supreme Court, Greeks dit, None but a great and

BATTLE OF CRETE of 1-inch chain valued at £20. Yesterday before Mr. J. Reynolds, fanatically determined, miltary prise element of being able to land more costly amo?

"Superior air power and the sur powder, in his hand); Is there a Customer (with a box of face tron aboard his ship on Aug. 28. Deputy Registrar, Misa Lee Yult- force could invade her and win large numbers of troops and large gim, of No. 90 Bal Kung Road, was Her determination to remain out caliber field guns by airplane won Lau Mut, of No. 227 Temple married to Mr. Once Hoe-law of the war is the greatest thing the battle of Orete for the der this box exceeds my month's Salesman But, air, the price of Street, Mongkok, has reported the merchant, residing at No. 115 Fuk about Turkey today, Dr. Wright mans," Dr. Wright believes, The loss of money and Jewellery to the

Wing Street...:

said. He suined up her position British were well prepared to repel

salary. total value of $140 from the above.

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“Regardiem of the outcome of "but the battle for the land was it cost them to complete the cam- Aawmill production in Canada mechanic, of No. 34 Blue Pool Rost, probably will not make a direct tured their first objective, the big Germions have gained valuable Chong Shing-kay, the war against Russla, Oerniany really lost when the Nasts cap-paign. Thus they lost, and the during 1939 reached a value of Happy Valley, and Miss my Hing Attack upon the Turks. If she rest airdrome on the place, air and won bass in mid-Mettler

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