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SUPREME COURT,

APPEAL CASE

At the Supreme Court, before the full Court this morning the

uppent case of Ng Tok Tong v. Wong Choong Cho camo on for Boaring.

Mr. M. W. Slade, K.C., in structed by Mr. C. E. H., Beavis, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, appeared for the appellant and Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed by Mr. Neodliam, represented the respondent.

TRAINING NOTES.

Two Mornings' Gallops.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY FEBRUARY 6 1011

Happy Valley, Feb. 5. A fow ponies were soon out on

the field this morning, have "clocked" thoir gallops for the benefit of your sporting readers, They are as follows:

Royal Rose (Burkill), one mile, 35, 110, 1.15, 2.18-2.5.

Glendalough (Boy), one milo, 37, 1.13, 1.05, 2.5, 2.

Imening-Rose (Burkill), ono mile, 33, 1.7, 2.5, 1.41, 2.5, 2.13, 2.5.

Mohawk (Boy), 3-4 mile, 37, |1,14, 1.51,-

Tob. 8.

S.S. MINNESOTA. Due in Port on Monday, Tho ss: Mimsóta is duo hero, from Yokohama on Monday,

She has boon in dock at the Japanese port, for three wook, having brokon ono tail shaft dur ing lor lust voyago from America.

The accident occurred about 900 miles from Yokohama and the vessel covered the romainder of the voyage with her second serow. Hoavy wonther was ponsible for the catastrophie.

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TIGERS IN THE NEW TERRITORY.

ARE THEY AMITH?

DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. Vice-Gloveruor and Executive Secretary of Philippines. Vico-Governor. Gilbert of the arrivo hero tomorrow morning Philippines with Mrs. Gilbert, on the s.8. Prinz Sigismund. They are en foute to Europe anti will board, the N.D.L. 8.8. Dorf- finger next week,

cutivo Secretary for the Philippine Mr. Frank W. Carpenter, Exe- Islands, is also a visitor to the Colony. He is lying at the ros-Hongkong Hotel,

SATURDAY'S SPORT.

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Ganeral Managers. watch in the Awi division. The game HONGKONG TO COMPANY, LTD. So far this season the Clerk A good doal of ridicule was re-ed without Pearson, which accounted for

was a poor one. The Engineers play-Hongkong, 6th Feb., 1911. of the Weatlier has shown is contly cast upon the story of a as poor display of their forward line,

[80 benign countenance towards tigor having been killed in the The reart of the game was a draw, ong the patrons the coffee table New Territory and certainly the goaleach, Thoone for the club was scored in the Ground Stand orory inability of the sportsman who by Moon, and Brown equalised for the morning. Today the Rosos ap-said he shot it was rather dis... Towards the ond the Engi conted by the fact that thare pors prassed and in de scrotal tibmpta were no trophies of the chase, ito add to their score but Goggin in the way of skin or claws, forth-sa gia theme borery time and did DEVELOPING, PRINTING &jesty's banils, will be despatchiod from coming. But that there are big give them a plance to beasts of prey in the New Tor- ritory stems to be beyond doubt. The latest of such animals to ba spotted over there in whit in don-ground at Happy Valley, and romlted This match was decided on the Noval cribed as a puma,

in an easy win for the yar fers by 7 goals

Mr. Slade, addressing the Court for the appellant, wild that the caso came on in Seplombor list, when the point that his Lordship Bantam (Vida), 11-4, milos, required argued was if the exeen-30, 1.18, 1.57, 1.5, 2.34, 3.04, 3.5. tor of a docensed partner allowed

Tomahawk, one mile, 35, 1.10, his money to remain in the firm 144, 2.15, 3.6, and draw the profits of the firm did that fact constitute the ex centor or the leneficiaries part nors in the firm. Whon Counsel objected to the finding that there was an express 'partnership, his Lordship. held tast on the bare facts of the case there was partner-peared to monopolise the turf, Ship would be remembered which was neglected by, there that in the trial there was no presentatives of all the other proof tondored of partnership stables with but a very faw oxcop baking existed at all. The tions. I give below tinus for the action was brought for $10,000 pouies that I managed to record. and thore was ausförónce to the They are:- Registrar who found that the deceased hud $10,000 in the firin but with the materials then bofore him the Registrar was not able to find what profits, if any, were due to the deceased. The deror in julgnint, he thought, arose from to close" attention being paid to the Partnership Ordinance.·

Little Geni Rose (Burkill), A 12, miles, last milo 2.17, Just quarter 33. This is a iniserable perfor maure for the Derby winner. I have heard it whispered that ion's trotting this training on sont is simply, “rotten.”

Spring Rose (14 milos), 2.49. Porle d'Or Rose (Burkill), (1 14 miles). 2:48, 2.5, Just quarter 32, 2.5.

Aurora Rose (Burkill), quartor mile, 20 secs.

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"There was no doubt that before the year 1860 the tiere fuct of ' man sharing in the profits of a business pide bin Jiable to, i

Just in Spite (Boy), 1 14 miles, share of the lies. If an ex-2.50, last quarter 31 cutor allowed": the - dbceased's Tarf ((egg), E miles, 33, 3.5, monoy to remmin in the firm be Locome personally liable in the

This being the last week, it firm the beneficiaries also may he expected that almost became liable. The principle of every morning ponies will he cut the décision of the Court below galloping. The final performances was prinsiple ovepted as good are reserved for Saturday and law: at gru-time-1860-which Sunday, and given a continuance was the date of the decision of of the present ideal weather there the House of Lords entirely should be large crowds within upsetting the former reading of encksure to witness the last efforts to lick the ponies into Now, to establish a partner-shape before they are finally ship there must be slowit a brought to the lest next week. prima facie agreement-to- klare

RIDING BOY, profits. It was inmaterial whe-, ther there was any netual capital. "A.partnership was dissolved by

the bus.

death.

The surviving partners night carry on the business with the money of the deceased partner Int it did not follow thật the de- ccasol's 'executor was a partner. His money-must be treated as a loan. The facts of the case did just justify the finding that there was a new partnership. The old rule of law died a hard death and the latest decision of the Appeal Court said in a very polite in

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Captain Barcham, carrying. Hie Ma-

this for Bombay, &, on the 18th February, 1911, at Noon, taking | Passengers and Cargo for the above ports in connection with the. Company's [869. Mulwa," 11,000 tons, from which vessel is amoured before 'do- Dalombo; passengers accommodation parture from Hongkong,

to L. This was the poorest show Kow-BEN LINE OF STEAMERS. loon has made this season.

SECOND DIVISION.

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The put was seen at Fanling just boford six o'clock on Satur day evening, by three European railway officials who happened to ba travelling on the train. When

1.6.c. eg. 877n co, RÚA, I sighted, it was only some fiftoon The above much did not take place, yards off the line, and was son Saturday owing to the B.O.C. team keenly engaged in asking its not putting in an appeatanes. meal off a goat that it never oven lifted its head or shifted, off, tho

LEAGUE CRICKET. plaro when the train passed.

COMPANY MEETING.; Caion Waterboat Co., Ltd.

POLICE va R. G. AN Tho Polico mot the R.G.A. on their ground, and things looked as if the Police would score an- other win, but luck seemed to be against them.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES..

S.S. BENLAWERS," A FROM ANTWERP, LONDON

AND STRAITS.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being haded at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of tho Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and or from the wharres delivery may be obtained..

No Chins will be admitted after the

11th inst. will be subject to ront: Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivared after the

be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 18th inst, or they will not be recognized.

All Claims against the Steamer must

Goods are to be left in the Godown, All broken, chafod. and damaged

11th inst. at 11... whore they will be examined on the

the Union Waterbast Co., Ltd., compiled 73 runs only. The

The sixth annual nocting of took place this afternoon at the individual scores do not call The visitors went in first and

Company's offices, Mr. G. H. for special mention, the best Medhurst presiding. There were boing that of Capt. Garnott also proseut Messrs. I. J. Biss-10 runs. The Police then chop, J. W. C. Bonuar, C. Gwent in and all the wickets Cok, T.. Kusumoto, R. Showan; fell for 46 nuus. The best | A. II. Skelton (consulting com-

mitten), Albert Ellis, J. 11. Ould runs. The bowling on both score was that of Cooper's, 17 E. A. . May and E. Grantsides was excollett, Hoggarth Smith: (Secretary), *

The Chairman said:→Gentle for the Police and for the R. G. and Kerr took fire wickets "cach men-With your permission I will | A. Winkworth took four and

by. dispense with the formality of Paris five wickots." reading the report and accounts, The profits, for the year under review amôlint to $35,548,50, as ceding your, which I think we against $11,956.18 for the pro- may consider satisfactory. Our Marine Superintendent reports that all the Company's hats that his place will be taken by in good condition, and have been Dr. E. A. Voretzsch, the popular well kept up. All repairs to Consul-ionoral in Hongkongboats have been paid for out of

GERMAN CONSULAR

CHANGES.

Dr. Kruger Hoturning to Hongkong.

We hear that Graf G. von Rex, the German Minister at Peking, will proceed at no distant dato to Europe, and it is rumored here

POLICE COURT.

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TRIANGULAR LEAGUE

CONTEST. Hongkong Cricket Club vs. Navy.

The

No Fire Insurance, bas boon effectol.

Bilk and Valushies, all eargo for France and Tes for London (under arrangemeaty will be transhipped at Colombo into the mail steamor proceed- via Bombay das in London on the ing direct to Maravillas and London! 26th March, 1911.

Parcels will be, received at this Office until 4r.. the day before sailing. The contents and valac of all packages are required.

For further particulars, apply to

E. A HEWETT. Superintendent. Hongkong, 23rd Jan., 1911.[4

Dills of Lading will be countersigned Co

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TRANS-PACIFIC MAIL LINES.

SAN FRANCISCO LINE: "ONNECTING,with the Western Pacific Railway at San Francisco to all ponts in the United Statoi and Cansla and with Trans-Athotic Lines for Europe,

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG (SUBJECT TO. ALTERATION)

Steamer

.Tous Captain Date of Sailing. America Maru 11,000 A. G. Stovons... Friday, Feb. 17, 1pm. Tenyo Maru21,000 E. Beat Friday,

Feb. 24,1 p.m "Nippon Maru... 11,000 H. S. Smith Friday, March 17, 1p.m † Chiyo Maru 21,000 W.. W. Greens Friday, April 14, 1p.m

Triple Serowa, turbine engines, ⚫ Twin Screwa. SOUTH AMERICAN LINE:

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG (SUBJECT TO ALTERATION). Quly Regala: Direct Service to Mexican, Peruvian and Chilian Ports

17,500 H. Nishi.Tuesday. Feh. 21, 1 p.m. Steamor Tons Captain

Date of Sailing 10,000 K. Hashimoto Wednesday, April 19, 1 p..

K. MATSDA, Local Manager, KING'S BUILDING (Opposite Blake Pier),

the Cricket ground and was This match was played on witnessed by a large gathering Captain Rouss, having arrived. Com-

THE HA.L. Stomshig

of spectators, toan, and they wore all sont ont placed at their risk in the hazardous The first togs in was the Navy that their goods are being landed and We shall all in sorry to lose Dr. current revenue, and the Special for 118 runs. Licut Priptly and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of tho signees of Cargo are hereby informed. nor that the Judge did not wider Vorotzsch, who has made a host Repairs Account which was in-compiled the host score 34 Hongkong & Korloon Wharf & Kiyo Maru stand the law. On the other hand of friends during his sojourn in auginate last year for the purpose whilst the peter good peores Golona Company, Limited, whenes Buyo Maru... the surviving partners but in the Colony, but we wish him of covering exceptional "repali Rev. Høsttson 1P, but Wand delivery may be obtained against Bills Hongkong Maru...11,000 H. Hinokuma Batarday, June 17-1-pini. option but to go on paying the hearty congratulations upon his bills. Is it been encroached and Sergeant Glaister 19 each of-Lading countersigned profits to the executor of the de. It is said, also, that Dr. F. hand and with the suggested had an easy thing to do, 117

well-deserved preferment." ceased partner, though the latter

upon. With this special account The Club then wont in and signed.

the Under- www not liable to losses. When Kruger, who is at prosent German opening of an Insurance Fund ins to win. This, of course, les notice to the contrary be given Hongkong, January 27, 1911.:: money was left in a firm it would Consul at Seoul, and who was by the transfer of $10,000 from they did, compiling 160 runs for today.

Optional Cargo will be carried on be at the pption of the executor formerly in Hongkong, will re- this year's profits, I feel that 9 wickets, thus winding, by one of the dead partner to take the place Dr. Voretzsch here. profit or a fixed interest. What

without being unduly sanguine wicket and 34 runs. I. Hancook The Court. however, had to find

we may safely look forward to and Makin were in excellent form pras thint there had been a new.

regular and increasing dividends, and did good "beoring. The secounts appear to call for no further comment, but befor proposing the adoption of the report and accounts, if any shareholder desires to ask any wickets, Payne and Sharpin For the Club Bird took 2 questions I shall be happy and Hancock 1 eneli. This present eruption of Mount 48 hours' imprisonment, and we then to the best of my Taal, says a Manila paper, threa-strokes,

ability, tens to rank with the greatest | A Chinese was charged with volcanic disasters of history, for the theft of a silk jacket from a it is quite possible that it may girl. His Worship sentenced him continue with more of less vio- to 3 weeks and six hours' stocks. lonce for some months to coine. About five hundred lives have been lost, several towns wiped out by tidal wares/and showers of mind, and hudhreds of thon eanils of peson worth of growing crops destroyed."

A truck coolio was fined $10 agreement by which the deceased this morning for driving a truck was still considered a partner.

in a dangerous manner down Pedder Street yesterday.

A youth was charged with the larcony of 5 razors., Sentence,

PHILIPPINES ERUPTION.

MANILA CARNIVAL. Hongkong Hotels Full of Visitors.

The stream of visitors to the Manila Carnival has already: roached Hongkong.

Mr. J. R. Wood ordered five beggars to pay a fine of $5 each, for begging in the public streets.

Two Sanitary Board employees

There being no-questions, the Clairman proposed the adoption of the report and accounts,

former got out for 47 runs and the latter for 30 The next score was that of Pearce--20.

For the Navy Wickham was in grand form and took four wickets for Bruns. Lieut. Noble and Mr Anaheim took each and Wardi. Mr. Gok seconded. Carried: HM S. Kent left this after business, gentlemen. Dividond

The Chairman: That is all the noon for Shanghai, warrants will be ready to-morrow. A concert will take place at the

Seamen's Instituto to-night.

TON RIVER.

Junk Out in Tiro.

were charged before Mr. J. R. ACCIDENT ON THE CAN- Wood with assaulting a ticket collector of the Ko Shing Theatre on Saturday night. It appears that they entered the theatre with-- out tickets, and while coming out they quarrelled with the collector. About ten men attacked the collector.. Both defendants were fined.

Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge, of the Every hotel in the Colony is crowded, the demand on spaco British and Foreign Bible Society, being no great that reading rooms are passengers on the ss Zafiro in one establishment have been for Manila. The Zafiro sails on converted into bedrooms.

The majority of the visitors ;arrived on the s.o. Mongolia.

The German gunboat Tiger arrived on Sunday evening from Canton.

Wednesdays,

The Japanese cruisor, Atisus hima, Commander Tataoko, has and Amoy. The gunboat Nji, loft Shanghai, calling at Swatow which arrived in port at 7am, join the cruiser at Shanghai.

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The native pro reports that the Mohammedans aie landing in Kapsu to plant tore opigm. They see that the foreign trade continues, and the oplum importers are making more money.

Goods have left the Godowns, and all No elsims will be admitted after the Goods remaining undelivered after the 12th inst, will be subject to rent.

goode must be left in the Godawne,

All broken, chafed, and damaged

where they will be examined, on the

11th inel at 8 pm.

No-Fire Insurance will be effected by paiq any case whatever.

This steamer brings on cargo st Ex ss. "Rugia" from Harre "Brunla" from Skien "Kong Sigurd" from Christianis

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"Guadiana" from Setubal HAMBURG-AMERIKA, LINIE, Honakovo OrrICE. Hongkong, 6th Feb., 1911. (808)

OUR DIARY.

Monday, 6th Feb. Dijou Scenic Theatre, 9.15 p.m. Empire Cinematograph, 9.15

Thurday 9th Feb. Lady Lugard "Ai Homa"

At 3.45 o'clock this morning, the O. E. & M. Co.'s steamer Kiang Ping coming from Canton made by the Gorman community p.m.

Great preparations are being to Hongkong ran into a junk at for the masquerade ball to be held anchor off Chunghe and ent the at their Club on the 25th instant. stern right off. The junk filled The band of S. M, S. Scharn up and sank to her rail, and the horst will probably furnish the! storu floated away.

music.k Captain G. Willoughby of those p Government launch Stanley went

Chief Engineer Jenson, of the

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at 8,30 a.m. and salved the junk,ss. Haldia, who was suffering from honding her over afterwards to typhoid fever while the ship was the Loo To launch which cane making her voyage' from Hong out to her. Captain Willoughby kong to Singapore, was landed at which was off Kau-I-chau Island Singapore hospital, where he died then went and picked up the stern the latter port and sent to the and towed it to Kowloon Water bofore the Haldis loft port for Police basin.

Bangkok.

Friday, 10th February.~ Volantaor:Dance!!!!, 72

Regatta.

Saturday, 11th February. Royal Hongkong Yacht Club Royal Hongkong Yacht Club

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Annual Meeting, 11.80a.m.

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