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Master and Servant.

AN INDIAN DISPUTE,

ALLEGED INTERVIEW IN WHITE WOMAN'S HOUSE.

An Interesting action between forcent and master came on for bearing in the Summary Juridiction Court, last Wednesday morning, befors Mr. Tortice Gompertr.

Jackars Alimahmed, a salesman, in the em ploy of Messrs. O. G. Moosa and Company, dra pers of D'Aguilar Street, sued his employer 0.0. Moosa, for the recovery of the sum of

Penser due to him under a three-year agree- ment, commencing from 17th September, 1906 A counter-claim was entered in which bit employer sought for the return of $61,82 for alleged damages.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY JULY

Shanghai Docks.

TAIKOO'S COMPETITION."

MR. MORGAN, PHILLIPS, CRITICISES THE MANAGEMENT, -nt="༣'--་

The jaird annual general meeting of the Shanghai Dock and Engineering Co., Ltd, was, held at the company's bead office, Shanghai, on the 8th inst. Mr. John Frentice (Chairman of Directors) occupied the chair, and there were also present-Siessrs. David Landale C. Mi chelau, A. M. Marshall, H.6.J. Macray, and

ME Reader Harris, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, appeared for the plaintiff, while Mr.K. X. d'Almada Castro, of Messrs. D'Almeda and Smith, was retained for the defence.

After Mr. Harris had outlined the alleged facie of the cass, the plaintif was called to the stand, Ha declared that he was in defendant's employ. mant, and worked from saven a.m. until ion p.m. daily. He joined the firm in November, igos, having signed an agreement in Bombay. He remained in defendant's service until the 3th April, when he was discharged, because lie returned to the firm late one night.

My Harris-How late ware you --About an 'hour late. The shop closed at ten p.m., and I went out and stayed away for an hour.

What did the defendant say to you when you got back?-The defendant's partner asked roa to write an apology.

Did you refused.

What happened after that?-His patter said that if I did not make a written apology he would dismiss-me. ̧

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The Chairman said that there being a quorum present and over 22,000 shares being represent ed he would ask the Secretary to read the notice convening the meeting,

Mr.J. M. Yhrag then proposed and Mr. H. Robertson seconded that Mesare. David Landito, John Prentice and H. A.. J. Macray. be re-elected directors of the Compatry,

The Chairman-Does that resolution meet with your views, Mr. Phillips ???"

Mr. Phillips-1 have no objection (Lang!

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Od bejog pay to the vote the solution was carriedidem can.

Mesira JB Bingham and F. N. Matthews were re-elected auditors on the proposition of dr. Jesper Hogg seconded by Mr Welt. The Chairman That concludes the business With Ayote of thanks to the Chairmed for of the pleating, gentlemen, da presiding, proposed y Mr. M. Young, the meeting termicnted, takedo

THE DEEP BAY, PIRACY.

"TOR-TRIAL. DEFENDANTS COMMITTED

by two men, To Yes sad Chan Kai Tai, who were arrested recedily in connection with piraticul rand which was made upon a junk, in Deep Bayome time last month, were com titted for nal by Mr R, Word, at the Magistracy, test. Wadoosday afternoon: The piracy took place on the 22nd dit on board of a trading junk. They attacked thecrow, gound qad gagged ham, and then baitened them down in the bold for two days, when they were put ashate on some island, from where they were rescued The pirates sailed away with the funk and pro party po bonid, valued at Stoz. The defendante were recognised by, witnesses as being present during the attack. A number of witoasses were called by the defance, but one and all stated that they did not know the daigodants one even going it far as to say that she never saw the defendesis in her Ufe. His.Worship then sent them for trial.

STOWAWAYS FOR SEATTLE,

FOUND ON BOXED 8.5. OVMERIC,"

17 1909.

VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.

DIAMOND JUBILEL

AQUATIC VETE.

CHINA LIGHTS)

$263

COMPLETION OF SALE AND PURCHASE, [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, 13th July Qalth as Interesting programme was gone

With refafence to the official purchase of the through last Saturday afternoon at the Club enclosure before a fairly large number of specta-plant and business of the Canton Electric Light torbicht gradually increased towards the end Works in Canton from the China Light Com of the Fête. The wimming contests on a piny, Limited, for which agreements wate whole were very good, the finishes in the signed on the 5th inst. by both parties concern handicap events being exciting. The leased, and the bargaid money of Stoo, boo, paid ture of the day's sport was the last event by the purchasers on the same day, it is now viz. The Water, Polo, match between two ascertained that the Chinese officials will selected VR C. teams, who gave a the balance of the money, to the Chios Light played The Club's enclosure looked very inst), when the works and business will be Goe cruibition of how water polo should be Co., Ld, an the 2nd day of the 6th moon (18th pretty, decorated with buntlags, &c. and a large officially turned over to the new purchasers. lighter kindly lebt by the P and D. added greatly to the comfort of the spectatore

Altogether eight events were gone through between 4 and 6.30 p.m., as follows

Evert.1-Two Lengths Handicap,

This was rae off in two heats, the first being won by H. W..Peterson (owes, a seconds) with A. 5. Ellis second (owes 6 seconds); the finish of this race was very close. CA. C. Rodrigues (owes 6 seconds, won the second Beat with P. M. Remedios (owas 14 seconds), a good second,

Event: Runolog Header from Springboard A good number competed in thin, which was won by M. A. R. Souza with F. B. da Bila class second,

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed

by Correspondents. In ihĩa cofuma.). A COMMON COMPLAINT.

„To rux Borrower muk “Ħonanono, Taitorară.”**

valuable

SIR-May Concroach upon your space to ask the Government how much longer residents in Caine Road or thereabouts have to endure the vagaries of the refque/contractor, ›

The Boise which usually announces the pasinge of this car about 5530 am, every morn Tog

in more than enough to wake the dead--and 'Four started in this race; the limit man, A. S.

to the jaded worker slumber is practically Ellis won by about thres yards, with P. M. Rebanished from that moment. Nor is this all meding (scrich) second,

Eveot-Four-Longtha Handicap."

Event. 4 (--Plunging.

Event Time race a Lengths to be done int minute and 30 seconār,

An hour inter the car returns laden with offen-

Ellis carried off the badours in this with Five smelling rubbish-Whilst one of the coolfer rings a ball with all the savage:ferocity of a Tata second.

madman. This quisance, has continued for months to my certain knowledge and unless some remedy is soon introduced to check it the upper levels of this Colony will soon ba reduced to a pandemonium: Thanking you for inserting this, I am, el

A very big number of contestants competed, the bath being pretty well filled. H. S. Jephson was the lucky one to reach home in about seconds; L. E. Lammert was second.

Event 6-Duck Hunt,

and this year Tls: 242,000.- In 1907 there was great economy in the expenses of the directorate amounting to Tis.35,000 a year, so that this year's "profit ought to be proportion ately larger and therefore, the amount of Tis. 242,000 was by no means satisfactory. He said, and he was supported in it by many other, that the management of this company conducted its affairs on the old liner when there was really no competition and bugo prot fits, and the management could not, archet modate themselves to new ideas and new can ditions. There was now no doubt as to great competition. They had the Taikoo dock Hongkong thoroughly equipped dock with the Intest in machinery and appli 937418, alleged to be salary and travelling ex-1. Craig (director), J. H. Osborne (Secretary),ances, sad to that dock mont go the ships of J. H. Teesdale (Legal advisor), J. E. Bingham Mess Butterfield and Swire for repairs. They (auditor), J. M. Young, E. Jenner Hogg, Thad the Kiangan Dock, which was thoroughly Morgan Phillips, T. Weir, H. Robertson, W. equipped and well, managed; the Vulcan Tron S. Buras, H., F. Hutchison, J. Grant Mac works, and the Now Engineer bg works The kenzie, D. K. Craddock, H. P. King, H. H. establishment of the latter baricers to-day was Read, A: H. Collinson, J. Valentine, R, E. Ka- the greatest reflection upon the management of doorie. W. Thomson, R. H. Elias, J.D. Strang, this company that could possibly be made Campbell, and L. Amidani, representing (Hear, hear) The there fact that this business

in these depressed times should be started apa 22,615 shares.

patently successfully, in the face of the long standing of their dock which bad a proponderat ng position should bave been impossible However, they had that fact, and he said I was ons which reflected upon the tonnagement of The Secretary baving complied the Chairman

this company, The work which should go to Addressed the shareholders as follows:-

Gentlemen: The report and accounts, hav- this company went elsewhere. There were ing been in your hands for some days, with your many who passed them by having had some approval we will take them as road. We regret experiences perhaps of the very old days of that during the year the expected revival in Farobam Boyd's leaders when the work and to shipping and trade did not take place and that go to Farabains. Mr. Phillips also complain in fact the depression was worse than in the ed that the tendering of the company was previous year. Our gross earnings for the year inefficient. There was a notable example, the being Tis 203,731.5x less than in the previous other daya tender for four tugs for the Holbe year. Our zett, earnings Tls $1,763.55 less. Couservancy, which was actually not cop The total amount paid for salaries and wages is sidered by the persons who get those Tle. 53.701.13 less and for coal and coke Tis: tenders. He said that was a grave refloc tion upon the management of the dock. 17,829 less. That we had not more-work-dur-

It was a malter of notoriety that they did ing the year was not for want of seeking and

not command the work which they should get, hunting.after it, but that the work was not here to be done And as you are aware, gentlemen, and that showed that there was something radi we out here are not the only sufferers from cally wrong. He aled complained of the com dulgers of trade in shipbuilding, repairing and plete lack of enterprise and activity of the com engineering. With regard to docking during pany "ib_meeting altered conditions. If the the year we have docked 221 vessels of a total work of ship-building sad repairing decreased lonnage of 352,848 as against 264 vessels and a why not seek other fields of engineering 2-Rail-tivere brengat before Mr.F. A. Hazeland-Ellis caught the bird which had to be changed tonnage of 426, 169 tons last year. Our docks ways were being constructed in China, and (five in number) have been emply for 938 days there were always other engineering enterprises this year as against 882 last year. When irade which could be attended to. There was cow and would be delivered in Chiba large quan improves, as we hopa it soon will, we are, as you

Thy Comerio (Messrs. Dodwell and Co., are aware, in a position to undertake any kind of tities of railway materials, waggons and rail agests), left this port soms time ago, bound for work which may come to the Port and we look way construction which only required to be American ports: After leaving the Japan poris forward with confidence to getting our fair share made up here in Bhanghai.Ifihis could be the officers of the vessel discovered the three of that work. Our pet profits for the year in done by this company there would be immen secreted in various parts of the vessel. mente saving in freight. As it was there was They were locked up and handed over to the cluding the amount brought forward from last year amounted to Tl6 287,36:46 (and taking--po one here to make thank up. They had to be cabin of the steamer Xumeric (a sister ship) sent out here at vast cxvegse Certainly that which brought the stowaway! back to Hong into consideration the scarcity of work and the kean competition we consider this satisfactory), was a business which might be sid bold of by keng yesterday.

The defendants explained that they had After deducting the interim dividend of 2 per this company which bad the appliances and

staff to do so. By going in for such enterprisesarranged with one of the firemen of the Gymeric cent, paid in January, thom. remains for dis tribution the sum of Tis:-144,261.64-which we the profits of the company could be largely to take them to America. They paid him Stoo recommend to be dealt with as follows: Pay a increased. What he said to the management ech for his trouble. When they, were dis final dividend of Tia, 2.50 per share and carry of the company was: Wake up and do some covered on board the fireman-deserted the forward to new account 1s. 6,261:46. The thing, and do not allow a mangificent property venel at Moji and has not since been seen.

to languish and die." (Hear, hear.)

The farmers were, on arrival of the vessel, whole of our properties, etc., bays been kept in good repair and efficiency out of revenue-(the

taken to the Water, Police Station, and search amount spent.OD.this account during the year In reply to Mr. Phillips the Chairman said.ed. One of them bad-only forty-five cents in company with a white woman named Alice was Tls. Go,947), and in view of this we decided that as shareholders were. aware the directors his possession, another Sig in Hongkong notes Defendant asked witness what he not to write anything off for depreciation were perfectly satisfied with the management and a gold dollar hats, while the third had little wanted and what he intended to do. Witness Directors-Mr. Jas. Johnston retired from the of the company. As regards the lack of enter or nothing in his possession. replied that he wanted all his money, and if he Board on leaving for Europe and Mt. H. 1. priss the, work was not in the port and so they did not get it be would take legal proceedings-Craig was appointed to fill the vacancy, His could, no, do u and he said it without fear of Did you get aty mefiey. from him at all election requires your confirmation. Messis. contradiction that they had done considerably No

David Landale and H. A. J. Macray retire,mara-than the other places in Shanghai, pu How long did he wantyou to wait for it? Bebut, being eligible, offer themselves ips re- together. If a new firm started to-morrow it did not say,

What did you do after-that-Before--left election." The accounts have been audited by was bound to get business, just as a lawyer Motora, Bingham and Matthews, who retire, starting in business for himself expected to the house the American woman asked me why but offer themselves for re-election. Before get business. With regard to the Yangtsepco I wanted to summon defendant. She said de movist the adeption of the report and accounts

Back they had shown » great deal of courage ten lant was "bard up and said that I had. I shall be pleased to answer any questions in building dock. but the question of its ..better wait.

Plaintiff-then went to Macap and saw de- referring to them or to the business of the success had better be left for discussion at the fendant's brother, C. Macsa; who asked him Company to the best of my ability.

AN IRREGULARITY,

spoken of by Mr. Phillips the company's tender to enter his employment at a salary of Sao s month. Plaintiff refused the appointment, saying that it was bis intention to return 19 Bombay.

Hr. d'Almada (cross-examining)-How long have you been serving:Ainoa-I went there to pass time.

What did the defendant do -Defendent naked his partner why I should as dismissed, asi-bad an agreement for ihres years. The paper replied that he did not care arap for the agreement, and told U, C. Moosa, defend ant, to deal with the matter himself.

What did defendant do? The defendant was fold by his partner to pay me off

How many panters are there in the firm

Three.

Were you paid the five months' salary of that time-from 1st Novembar to 5th April?-Yes. When you were dismissed, what did you say to the defondant ?—I asked him for my pay up to the expiratios of the agreement.

The Puisse Judge-Did he really say, dismiss you?—Yes.

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* Mr. Harris-Whed be paid-you-the five “months' salary did you take it 2-Yes..

Did be promise to pay you the rest under the greement? Yes. He said that if I went to No. 4 Old Bailey be would speak to me. *~*~*The witness went there on the 6th lost,, of temp.m., and found the defendant' there, in

Carolans.

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Are you not asalating in the sale of goods at Allane?-know nothing**

Mr. d'Almada—I'm'nlad will have to go "Into the box mysalt in tay that I've seen him selling goods there, (To the witness) Are you not living with Allana?--I live with Ebrahim Doesn't Ebrahim live with Allana?Yes Who feeds you?-1 pay Szo a-month* „før board and lodging. -

Do you remember ihn night you went out

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THE CHAIRMAN'S REFLY.

This mosajeg, in the Police Court, three farmers, aged 2,350 and 5 years, old, respect charged with stowing away on board the steant ar Cumorimabout swan months ago with the in tention of landing at Seattle.

The defendants were found guilty and each man was ordered to pay a fine of $100, or to suffer a month's bard labour.

***AN" IMPORTANT CAPTURE. Ted Chloeie stowaways and two Chinese members of the steamship Minnesota's crew are in the detention over at Smith cove as the result of a search of the Great Norihara liner by Immigration men yesterday afternoon, re

A duck was thrown in the water of the bath which denoted the signal for all the competitors to take the water and in less than a minute for another.. A second duck was thrown in the enclosure and this was the funny event of the day, the duck diving and swimming onder water, appearing at all points with the swimmers bard in pursuit; it managed to get clear of the bath and swam out as far as Mur ray Pier; it was caught by Ellis again.

Event 7:-Test Race

The lasus of this looked vary doubtful and some good swimming was seen, the favourite composed of á. V. Barros, A., V. Ribeiro, F. team (Barros") winding, easily. The term was L. Roza, E. M. O. Remedios, M. A. R-Souza, Silva Neto, and W. J. Carroll

Event 8:The last event of the day, the Water Polo match between teams drawn from the Club, was as followe

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Blues: LE. Lammert, J. Forbes, A,H: Car roll, Ars. Ellis, A. J. V: Ribeiro, A.V. Barros and JM. C, Lopes.

Whites A. E. Alves, K. Tato, J. M. Roza Pereira, O. R. Chunyut, F. L. Rota, C. A. O Rodrigues, and P. M. Remedio

The game was fast throughout and, after a very hard struggle, ended in a win for the Wiles by two goals to one,

SMOKING .CONCERT. The conclusion of the day's revels was fit tingly celebrated by a "smoker" wirich was bold in the well-appointed gymnasium of the Club, which was for the time being transformed. into a concert hall. The sṭactric fans which were temporarily installed through the thoughtful- ness of the Commitee cooled the stuffy atmos

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Hongkong, 14th July.

CAINE ROAD.

EXPLOSION AT THE RAILWAY,

THRÉE MEN' SERIOUSLY INJURED."

A serious esplosion took place at the south face anel of the Kowloon Canton Railway last Tuesday afternoon, as a result of which three men were injured-one seriously...

According to our information the explosion, occurred shortly after the tiffio hour, the report of which could, he heard some distance away. It would appear that about two o'clock a charge fuse failed. The workmen cleared awayde of dygunite was inserted into a rock and the await results, but there was no explosies, the fuse, it would soom, burning its way to the god. without results.. Then the workmen procected 1 to drill, the charge out of the "eck in order 20. insert a fresh one, and as they were thus em ployed the charge exploded.

The thred men, were hurled some distance away.and, when picked one was: found: to. have been seriously injured about the head, while the two others sustained multiple injorita. In a semi-conscious condition they were re, moved to the Cottage Hospital, "where their wounds were dressed by a Chieste doctor. Although their wounds are more or less serious It is not expected that death will ensue.

HONGKONG WATER POLO SHIELD COMPETITION"

SECOND ROUND."

The Corinthian Yacht Club secured iħbir.sa-

end of the year. With regard to the four tugs / ports a Seattle paper of 13lb ult. This is there of the evening, and was greatly appre-cond win in the Shield Competition Jäst Taosday-

most important capture on Puget sound in ciated. Outside, the entrance to the Club by defeating the 87th Cay, Royal Garrison Artis

what he considered was an irregularity in the free board. If they had acted as they did with are jubilant over their success because it con iluminated With Chinese lanterns, the principal of two of their best men; but the substitutes - was cut out because they did not give sufficient / #everal years and local immigration officers house and the grouods were brilliantly❘lery by 5 goals to dil, The Yacht Club were short

fiems suspicions of smuggling which they have heretofore been unable to verify.

When the British steamer Gymeric was in Seattle last month three Chinese stowaways were taken from the vessel, and local officers

were mora convinced than ever that an or ganized effort was being made to get Chinose into this country.

Upon the arrival of the Minnesota a large force of immigration employes made a thorough search of the big vessel, but not a slowaway was found. However, careful watch was kept. On Friday a Chinaman, ostensibly a member man carrying baggage. When he reached the of the crew, walked down the gangway with a

and Chinese cap, and shortly he came font in full Americas dress, with a fedora hat on his

feature of the scheme of decorations boing the Sgures "1849-1909" denoting the age of the Club, in electric bulbi, displayed in a prominent part of the building. Crowds of Chinese, to whom a spectacular exhibition lovariably ap peals, gathered outside to view the fastefni embellishments with admiration..

Shortly after nine o'clock, members began to gathered the excellent orchestra of the So troop in and after goodly number bad diedade Philharmonica opened the concert with a pleasing selection which was received with great ovation. Mr. Frank Lambert, the genlal Secretary of the V.R.C., presided at the merry gathering, and invested the proceedings with a

fectious. During the early part of the pro- gramme, be produced and tead a Jetter from H.E. the Governor, to the evident delight of those present, The message reads as follows:-

You did not'return' adtil next morning?—I re› sod he did not come in for retirement; until hess," With regard to railway materials the warehouse he was seen to, pull off his jumper breery humour, which was pleasantly in

turned the same night.

Next morning you came to the shop at eight o'clock instead of seven).

The attesting of the plaintiff was never call od to certain misbehaviour committed by him.

He did not get in niant,. The reason an apology was demanded from him was because be answered a partner rudely. Then he was dis charged. After his dismissal he was not trans. ferred to the Macao branch. He did not tell defendant that if he went Macao his (de-- fendant's) brother would put him in gaol;

Mr. Justice Gompertz said that he did not quite understand the position. The plaintif had signed the agreement, but he did not agree

to serve three partners,

Mr. d'Almada-Quite 10, Mr., Harris observed that a firm had dormant partners, that did no! termipate the agreement."

The defendant stated that be engaged the

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Mr. T. Morgan Phillips called sitention to

the Kinognan Dock they would have told the retirement of directors. Messrs. Landale and Maciny retired according to the report, but the company that they had too little free-board and two directors who were due to retire according asked what would be the difference with more to lie asticles of association were Mr. Landale free board. There were between so and 40 and Mr. Prentice, Mr. Prentice being longest tenders and the company's price was filth or in office, Article 98 said that two directors sixth Regarding the Taikoo Dock the com should retire each year, and article 99 provided by would not feel its competition much more that in every subsequent year the directors who this year than they did fast year. If trade had been longest in-office should, retire. Mr.revived and shareholders knew how bad Macray was appointed. pacatice was, drector: jd 1907 when Mr. it had besa. for so long, in Shangbuss company would get its fall share of business. The chairman said a mistake might have As regards the management the directors bad been made. He was managing director potil suggested that they should get an expert out the meeting at which Mr. Macray was elected from home to give a report of the whole busi company had rendered for materials for the after he resigned the managing directorsblp,

Mr. Phillips" repeated that he considered Tientsin Puker Railway. It was a fairly big there was an irregularity and the chairman said contract and the Company was fifth or sixth in that if Mr. Phillips-was correct, he ought to its price. The Chairman did not think it would pay anyone out here to go in for waggon mak. have retired last year.

Mr AM Marshall explained that Mr, Prening seeing that they had to compete with all tice announced his resignation as managing the agents out here. Of course they could put director at the meeting in July 1907 and at the together waggons which were sent out bera 1908 meeting he was then paly a director of pieces but the railways out here anally put ihem up themselves. The cost of bringlagut the compasy,

Mr. Phillips drew attention to article 10700 expert from home would be from £1,200 which said that a managing director, while he 61,500 and it was for shareholders to say whe held that office, should not be subject to relirether they would bear the expense or not. 'ment by rotation. When Me. Proptice resigned the managing directorship he became an or dinary director and subject to the regulation regarding retirements

After further discussion Mr. Teesdale (the legal adviset) was asked to give his opinion on the matter, and he supported what Mr. Phillips Hail said: The irregularity could be got over

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MK, PHILLING TELLS THE MANAGEMENT TO "WAKE DP,"

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FIRST SUSPECT ARRESTED. An immigration watchman reported the mal- ter, and before he left the suspect was arrested and closely questioned. The prisoner talks fairly good English, He claimed that he had formerly been in this country, but had lived in China for four years. He told a story of having made arrangements to smuggle himself back to this country. However, he absolutely refused to admit that other stowaways wore aboard. Mr. Phillips considered an expert from hims

Yesterday aftomoon the officers determined would be handicapped by being unacquained on another search, believing that the vessel with local conditions.

The Chairman replied that it was proposed to still held stowaways. A large number of em they reached the sail locker that they were sac- got a man in the same way as they did in Hoog.ployes joined in the work, but it was not until kong.

cessful. On the previous search the sails had not been pulled out, but yesterday this was Mr. King said If an expert from bome was to report on the company's property it would pac

spector Kengey found himself failing into

Mountain Lodge, Hongkong. DEAR SIR-Will you be so good as to offer to the members of the V. R. C, my most hearty congratulations on this both analversary of its fonaguration,

Probably at no time during these past sixty yours has the Club been in, a better condition than it is to-day, and i with it every success and prosperity. Yours very truly,

F. D. LUGARD, President, V. R. C.

The first vocal item was the song "I Claim The Secretary, V. R. C. You" by Mr. L. E. Lammert. Mr. Lammert was in excellent voice and his selection greally of "Barry" fame, supplied the comic element.

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played well. The 87th Coy, appear to have got a better grasp of the game now and showed" up better than whan they mat the Buffe last week, the goalkeeper playing a sterling game, hence the small score,

The Teams were :~~-

C. Y. 0-0, J. Cooke, J. Forbes, O. R. Chunyut, G. Witchell, S. Moore, Wilson, and Scrivo,

"87th- Cop:-Fitzgerald, Beasley, Bancrofi, Old, Harris, Birch, and Connolly.

·6.30 p. m..

The V. R. O. play the Lusitano Club to mar row at 6 pm, and the 83rd Coy, Royal Ganti- son Artillery, meet the Royal Engineers at A friendly game was afterwards played be tween the following V.R.C. teams, captained by L. E. Lammert and A. V. Barros;

Blue-L. B. Lammert, A.-H. Carroll, J. M. Rora Pereira, G. A. Rodrigues, H.J. White, E. M.O. Remedios and A: É. Alvos.

White:-A. V. Barros, F. K, Taia, A.8. Ešlin, Laitao, H. S. Jephson, R. A. Garvalho, and F... L. da Roza,

The first portion of the game was very la. teresting and fast, the Blues netting 3 goals to their opponents' in the second bail Lam- mert's men forced the game the whole time, adding another 3 goals to their credit.

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JAPANESE “DON'IS"

NEW RULES OF CONDUCT FOR THE FAIR

ONES OF THE VARʼKAST.

vided with a ast of rules governing their rela

The young damsels of Japan have been pro-

tipps, with what the Japan Zimar/calls the * hard " sex."""These rules have been drawn up

by saven prominent female educationlate and are as follows:

LEAGUE TABLE.. Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. Points, C. Y. O....... 2 V. R. G.......... I. LR. O. I Buff............... I defendant in Bombay under an agreement; by the three directors-Messrs. Landale, Preatically ruln it. He would look at it fromthe dane, The, room was dark, and suddenly in pleased the audience. Mr. W. G. Worcestor, B. O. C. sortese, Kra

83rd Co., R.G.A. 1 In the month of April fast defendant's partner; tiče and Macray-putilag themselves, up for point of view of one accustomed to moderapa shallow bola. Uncovering this by lifting off of the evening, and had to respond to a double 88th Co., R.G.A. I

chinery and modern shipyards and an best Alarikia complained of plaintiff's behaviour, re election which he understood they were pre-report by an expert would simply ruin the cim-the sails the searchers discovered pipe Chinese encore, the only one of the evening: "The Eng- Byth Con R. G. 2. in hiding. They were practically naked, as the fish Rose by Mr. E. B. Ayris was appreciated. Royal Engineers.o The plaintiff was asked by Alarikia for an fepared to do.

heat was terrific. They had formed a small Mr. R. White's (of the Zamar)," The Night planation for bis absence from the shop that Mr. Phillips said he was quite satisfied, hay-pany.

The Chuleman, said he did not agree with compartment among the sails, and in this hid-Watch was splendid and was vociferably en- night, wherespon plaintiff answered:"havn ing brought the matter to the notice of the

Mr. King.

ing place they had food and water. They were cored. Mr. R. L. Bridger gave his old favourite, one master and I will not take pidary from

Mr. Craig said he had recently spoken with greatly surprised, and without delay the of The Noisy fohunis" in his usual capital. others Plaintiff continued to keep away from

A well-known gentlemen, from Singapore acers took them in charge and locked them up. style, while Mr. L. E: Lammert appeared for a the shop, with the resale that he was told that

garding the Company's business who spike

Satisfied that Chinese members of the crew

second time in the dashing song of the "Jolly This services were not required, and he was pald

what was due and owing to bust. The plaintiff After a paure, Mr. Phillips again rose and very highly of the stock, also of the shops nd had assisted the stowaways, the officers arrest Old Cavalier," which was given a hearty re was then told, by defendant, in a friendly way, said he had a low observations to make of yards, and the Pootung works, but he hadooted the storekeper and salmaker. The latter ception. Mr. F., Gonzales violin solos ware admitted that he knew the stowaways were well received, that gentlemen being obliged to go to the Macas branch; and soft more general character regarding the company's mentioned the management,

Mr. Hogg thought it inexpedient to have aboard. Both prisoners, as well as the nine

to respond to encores demanded by hit agreement: He refused, saying he was afraid position and are especially with regard to its

bearert. Mr. Goldschmidt' obliged with a of being imprisoned by defendant's brother, management which, in the view of a large num such an expert from home. What they wated found in the sail locker, will be subjected to

He was waking up. They must seek for buscas further cross-examination to-morrow in an effort French song, which was rendered in the in!. The yearly profit of the Macad business ber of shareholders, was not satisfactory,

became a shareholder in the Edmpany a few and not wait until it cams to them, the to find the ring-leaders. The storekeeper and table style of the man from the Con- was between $1,000 Add to

Did you ever at ang lima ask the plaintiff to years ago when he made the first investment of shipping business was bad let them taru acis sailmaker had been suspected, but the officers tinent Too much, praise cannot be bes bis life, and took the advice of a friend stock attention to other directions. The compay had previously no grounds for taking them into towed on the members of the Bociedade meet you at No. 4, Old Bailay 7-No. 2

Philharmonica, whose services were a de The Falans Judges that where your live? broker--and purchased ten Docks, the price bad been dwindling from bad to worse ver custody.

being Tis, 267.50 per share. (Laughter.) Since since the liquidation and. maless they woke up

In the rendervous of the stowaways was, cidedly strong acquisition for the success of the -No. I live above the shop ***

found a quantity of Chinese silks and cigars, concert. It was noticed that more than one Under cross-examination; the defendant said that time the shares bad never again reached they would go to ruin.

These were confiscated by the Immigration that it was understood that all the assistants the exalted and beavenly plans of over Tls. 300 were to serve the firm. All the service ages which his friend suggested to him at the time

officers and turned over to the Customs departmber whose name was down on the pro ments wore taken over by the firm. When they would. He feared they would not reach defendant told plaintiff to go to Macro be did that figure in his or the Chairman's lifetime,

et volunteer to pay the fare. Before plaintiff His next vanture was ze shares at about Tis Me, Hogg-it is not for us to sp you fereIt is believed that the stowaways were hoping augais of our oldest aquatic festitution,

to make their way nahore when' the 'Minnesota |-- BET. Geo. Grimble acted as accompanie£;ju" left bis employment defendant said he would soo and four years ago he purchased so shares anforce the agreement: The fason why he at Tialis). The shares bad since declined in did not do this, was because defendant wanted valge Without doubt the property was original

sound, thinking that possibly the watch would to know what plaintiff and pis instigator were ly over-capitalised hat he saw no reason why in regard to the Helbo tender sferred to be relaxed by that time; Local Immigration The Chairman said as thomeeting did not officers are greatly pleased at the capture, as going to do in the matter, Defendant admit the shares should not now be worth Tls. 150 red going out at night-time, and when returned instead of the miserable Tie. 80 at which they seem to favour having an exert the directors as they think it will discourage further attempts now stood in the market. Why had they declis would not take any further eps in the milter.at smuggling in Chinese, a practice they are home was admitted by "private" entrance,

certain has been in vogue for months ed? He vaptured to say and be was supported

ADOPTION OF REFLUTIONE —————-- Do you know Miss Alice Carolane?-No..

There being no further remarks the Chair

The stowaways and prisoners will be deport Never heard of her, I suppose? Neypt by a great many other shareholders, that it was You have never been to Nag Old Bailey, I due to inefficient management. It would, be man-proposed the adopos of the report and ed when the Minespin leares for the Orient. support Novemyford have operen from the accounts that the business of the accounts as presented the declaratios of The big liner will go to the dry dock about TORROE LORO LIBERTATE

sand company was in a declining condition, but he final dividend of at percent. The resolation Tuesday to ship a new por failshaft replacing there I order in Resistant to go there, salient was not there will & destructive motiver. His was seconded by Mr. M. Mariball and car the one broken while coming from Yokohama. Immigration officers who interrogated the we haven't been there without sending any motiva was rather's constructive and repairing red, h

goods-Navage

swart

prisoner are istised that the row ampag the Note the rentage? No

Chinese cis Friday night had so connection whaters with the presence of Rowswers or the arrest of the first man Friday stárnoon.

Akar karlag, funkar aridence bis, Honour

ment.

gramma ware unfortunately absent, but in spite of this fact, Saturday's smoker was a decided success and will long be remembered in the

The Chairman-I think we have wokdup. We have never been-to-sleep to begin the (Laughter.) If any shareholders will let us know where to get the work we will get it.. to get work. It is for you to good find it

Mr. King polated out that theCompany bad went to the dry dock at the payy yard, Paget his usual able manner.

exactly the same chance as the Kinngun dock

pad and bo would not say more with regard to On the proposit of Mt. A. X. Craddock the accounts thes that the profits had declined seconded by Mr. F. Hazchison, the appoint: very much of late years. In 1906 they were ment of Mr. H. Jag sa 'a director was con, TIA 41,999: 18, 1908 close upon cla:499,000. Réme

HOPING TO GET ASBORE.

SOME trouble_was created in the stokahold of the steamer Daawongre in the harbour last Tuesday, A dispute, took place between two

“Don't have a talk with young men in a closed room; the presence of a third party la **' required. po

Don't visit young men, 'Don't son a bachelor at his lodging except under the guardianship of sider women. Don't communicate with young men swban necessary, sond letters through proper mish, Don't open yourselves the letters which you have received from a stranger Don't exchange photos and other articles with

young men.

*** Don't go out, !! possible, after sundowny when necessary, be accompanied by a chaparan, Don't travel or put up at ad hotel without-a

chaperon.

Don't live alone in any house without a

chaperon, except relatives or friends, ?x 'Don't bebave, vulgarly towards man, taking:

every care in speaking and deponical fa Don't speak with man and pecily ethersfrom without being letraduced to take

k

cooks, for what reason la pat known, which was followed by blows. One of the combatantnya man named Gaan Kau, in the heat of the mombat snatched up a badimer and struck the other man a blow on the body and another on the forehead, laying him low Chan was giran la charge, and the wounded man sent to hos-In a proper mannar pital, from which he was released on Wednes. day morolog: His assailant, on Laing charged batore Mr. R. Wood later, was ordered to pay

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man without a chaperon, Don't take *WAX ET play games,

Don't 200 7100N KAN DU OF WANT

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