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SUPREME COURT.

· Principal or Agent?

An Interesting Appeal.

Before Sir Francis Piggott and

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY TULY 7 1911

GIVING, A

Continuing Mr. Potter said that AN INTERESTING PRIZE-looking! Mrs Millor made all the was really a question of facts, and in a caso which was an appeal from a judge who had fourt ovidence and decided on fact, un-

less the Court of appeal was gatis-

tomers of the respondents to. The case was proceeding as we whom they resold the same as wont to press. being a suflicient compliance with |

the respondent's contract and that SHANGHAI MERCURY, LD.

the appellants did not refuse to deliver the peas in question.

The Annual Meeting.

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Lawn Tennis. League

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A Chinese Airman.

CORONATION DAY AT honded by the British Consul making many now ones, ond of the wigs for the youthful sotors and

SAIGON.

whom he addressed in a most happiest of re-unions came to an the whole of the very effective

folicitous speech, tho main points fond, His Excellency the Governor of co-operation of snoli public spirit Judge's costume. Without the

of which were no follows- Coronation Day will long bo

Not the least pleasant of the Macao and Sonhor Machado pro-ed ladies as the Countess Fernan remembered in Saigon, for it couldgrand numbers you live respond-which a large number of Fronel “Ladies and Contlemen-In day's entertainmonts was that at fiod that he was wrong and the sided on Saturday evening at the los, Mdmo, Ricon and Mrs. Millar not be possible for Frendi and to the invitation of the Cour-soldiers and sailors were enter cases went so far as to say that annual distribution of prizes to we never should be able to get English people domiciled together mitteo in their name and my own.tained at the Morino Hotel and at Mr. Justice Gompertz, sitting is even if there was a doubt at all the pupils of the Escola Commer-up any kind of amateur onter in any part of the world to give thank you from the bottom of which Mr. O'Connell attended at the Full Court on Monday, in the matter the judgment in the cial. The function took place in tuinment here. Mr. Nightingale the appeal was heard from a judg- Court below must sland, the Theatro D. Pedro V. which is to be congratulated on his more practical demonstration of my heart, thank you also my pan (between his other pressing doar Consul, who reprosont with engagemonts), accompanied by the "Entente Cordials" than wns mout delivered by Mr. Justico Before going into the lotters was beautifully decorated, and splendid success.

so much distinction tho friendly is committee and during the half Hazoland in the action in which counsel said there was a point, brilliantly lit with electric light, A splendid programme was given in Saigen on June 22.

nation wliosd occupations too hour that ho romained the enthu W. Humphreys und Co. were put the appellant out of court.mado by M. Ilicou and Mr. Millor Condossa do Souna Fernandes declared by the powers that bo; sportive gatherings.

which, ho submitted, actually special arrangementshaving been submitted, the artists being: A Govornmont Holiday was often keep them away from our siastic tuonner in which ho was Thanks received, the folicitous torms in plaintiffs and P. Sollietti and Co., The writ was issued by Mossrs. of the Electric Light Company and Mure. Picon; Mastor A. Bovory vessel in the harbour opened above all to you, Ladies, who which the health of his Royal defondants. The appeal was Humphreys and Co. against Most of the principal military and Lollo; Bernardino de Senna For the day by drossing in their most lave so graciously embellished, Master and Mistress were pra Messrs. Solletti and Co., clain-naval officers of the Colony were nandes, Miss Amelta Donald; brilliant flags, whilst a Royal with the charm of your presence, posed and the soul-stirring choors made by the defendants against ing damages for breach of con-present, and the theatre was full. Mastor A, Jorgo; Mr. E. ff. de Sulate was fired at 11 s.. the judgment given for respon-trict. That was quito a plain On the singo were their Excellen-Ste. Croix; Miss Anun do Fer

to-day's gathering.

with which they were received The 22nd Juno 1911 will be, added ODO Ou shore, it is safe to say, that

more proof of donts on the grounds, anionget issue and there could bo no doubt cles, and the President of the nandos; Muster Edmundo do there was not one British Ensign, for the groat British nation, a date tho solidity of the "Entente others, that by the judgment it in the mind of Soffietti when the Associacao Promotora da Instrue Sonna Fornandos; Miss Angeling was erroneously found that the writ was served upon him. Plain-eno dos Macaonses, Dr. Nolasco da do Senna Fernandos.

or anything like one, that was not glorious for the both grandeur Cordiale" and regret was ex- appollants, by their lotter of July, till were claiming damages right- Silva, and Mr. G. Franklin Night- The trial scone from the "Pick- hoisted that day!

and solemnities of its ceremonies pressed on all sides at the of its coromonies and by the sin-British soldiers and sailors to unavoidable absenco.of some 12th, 1910, contracted as princi-ly or wrongly against him as iugale, headmaster of the school, wick Papers" was taken part in

The official proceedings com- pals and also that the judgment principal. The only defenen The President in a long speech, by Miss L. da Silva; Mossrs. Amenced at 10.30 am. when Mr, core joy that accompanies it every also receive the right hand of failed to find that the respondent's which had boon put on paper was much of which was unfortunately Braga; G. Jorge, J. d'Assumpeno, J. L. O'Connell, B. B. M. Vice whore.

fellowship and good feeling. house in London, dealt with that plaintiff's London firm and inaudiblent the back of the theatre, U. Assumpeau, A. B. Lallo, F. Consul, gave a brilliant recoption The whole world, in fact, asso- The final ovent of the day's Messrs. Ed. Burlion and Schra written to his principals cancel traced the history of education in Rodrigues, F. Luez, A. Marques at the Hotel Continental at which ciates itself with those enthusiasroceedings (and what a princoly wou, of Brussels, as principalsfing the contract.

Macao from itsorigin to the prosent and E. de Sonna Fermudos. were present, among many others, tie manifestations and Cochin final it was) was the reception at under the said contract; that the On resuming after tillin, Mr.time. Ho oxplained the vast im A Police Corps Band played II. E. the Acting Governor Gon- China has wisked also to take her the Chinese Club at Cholon damages claimed by respondants Potter said his submission wasportance of commercial know-selections.

eral of Judo-China, the Lieut. place in the grand concert of at 9.30 p.m., where the Chinese were owing to the cancellation of that there was nothing in the con-ledge, and exprossed his appre-

Governor, the General Officer praise and wishes of happiness. with their usual completeness the contract; thatauch enncellation tract to show that Mr. Soffietti ciation, and that of the committeo,

Commanding and the senior That is why, Indies and gentle of ceremony and magnificonco was not the act of the uppullants; contracted as agent and not as of the invaluablo work done by

Naval Officer with their respective men, the fraternity of peoples has received their friends, in honour that neither the respondents nor principal. The law on the sub- Mr. Nightingale: His Excellency the appellants were consulted ject was clear and was that where then delivered an address which Chinese YMCA. Civil Service with the potabilities of Saigon with grandeur and beauty is cir- received the guests at the entrance

staffs as well as the Mayor and ceased to be a vain word: the idea of the Coronation, Councillors of Saigon, together of a magnificent Union sparkling Mr. Liem Kong the president prior to such cancellation, that the signature was unqualified the will long be romonbered by those if the respondents and appellants person who signed was "prima who heard it. Speaking with Some very interesting games and Cholon..

calating the world, crussing sons which was respondent with all had boon consulted such cancella-facio" linble ng tion would not have taken place There must be something in the Governor Machado is a avalon played between the Chinese the entire British, community, break down the barriors which which lends itself so well to strik- Mr. O'Connell, supported by and passing over mountains to shat peculiarity of decoration a principal milor-like directness and vigour wore witnessed on Saturday after- that ponsequal to simple, whother body of the contract which clearly officer) and with evident earnest.C.A. and the Civil Service at received his guests în the soparate the nations. Equally, with ing colours and elaborate gilding, of the 1910 crop or not would have showed he was not signing asuess and sincerity, ho appealed to lappy Valloy and under the au- grand saloon of the Hotel the ability of a diplomat, it has whilst outside and facing the en been accepted by the native cus-principal,

all who were of Portugueso na-pices of the Lawn Tennis Longue. which was most tustofully been able to call to the service trance was created a Chinese or- tionality to assist in the great task The Y.M.C.A. on all the games decorated with entwined fings and of its cause, the affinitios of chestra where a band of Chinoso of re-organizing and regenerating with the score standing at 51 to ambering close on 500, were and the particular qualities of

wore victorious, winning by three boautiful plants when the guests, racos, the loyalty of individuals, playors discoursed weird music. the Portuguese nation.

Inside, in the magnificent club pointed out with simple, yet com-. The results were us fol-assembled. Mr. O'Connell ad- each and it is thus, Gentlemon, rooms all was quiety and cordiality polling eloquence that whorever own; ----

Wong Po Ki and Wai Wing follows:-

dressed the Governor General as that sport has acquired the right and at supper Mr. Liem Kong and ho Portuguese flag flew over

to claim a part, modest no doubt, Mr. O'Connell exclunged more Hon. Mr. 11. E. Pollock, K.C.

men who spoke the language of Lock boat Wood and Bidon 7-4;

"Your Excolloney-In the a real part in this happy felicitous tousts with unabated (instructed by Mr. Goldring) op- The eleventh Annual General Camoons, there was Portugal, and Dont Molwan and Dawson 10-4; pearod for Soffietti & Co. while Mesting of shareholders of the that it was at this hour the duty lost to Dr. Atkinson and Pitt 5-0 uamo of the British community of bringing together of beings who verve and then, all present being Mr. Eldon Potter (instructed by Shanghai Mercury, L., was hold of every Portuguese to take up

Rev. A. D. Stewart and Ko Pondo China I have the honour to only need to know each other in upstanding, that glorious National

bid you welcome and to toll you order to be friends.

Anthem "God Save the King" Mr. Rondor Harris) appeared for yosterday afternoon in the Com- his share of the burden and do Shan boat McEwan and Dawson

Do we not sen each year cross- was sung in its entirely and thus Humphreys & Co.

pany's Offices in Nanking Road. his portion of the task before 8-3; lost to Wood and Biden 7-4; how happy we are to celebrato a Mr. Pollock, in opening the case, There were present Mossrs. G. W. them. Especially necessary a lost to Dr. Atkinson and Pitt 5-6 day, so grand and memorable ing the channel splendid teams of brought the proceedings and said that was an appost front n Noo] (chaitama) C. Stepharius part. he said, of this arduous Wong Po Keng and Sze lost too the British nation, in the robust trained mon coming to our Coronation Day to a close. judgment delivered by Mr. Jus and R. D. Noish (directors) Wm. though noble work, was educa- Wood and Bidon 3-8; lost to Dr. sympathetic company of the ro- doar land of France to respond to tico luzeland, the Acting Paisuo W, Houlo, T. Sahara and J. Mor- tion. Modern education alone Alkinson and Pitt 1-10; beat Me-presentatives of a friendly nation. our challenges, and to enter into AVIATION AT CANTON.

We therefore thank your Excel-struggles where victors and van- Judge, on March 29th. Thore gan (Serretury) representing could fit the nation for its present Ewan and Dawson 8-3.

lency and all the notabilities of quished are animated by the same were several grounds on which647 shares. The Chairman in and future duties. He exhorted

LEAGUE TENNIS.

Saigon that you have so gracious sentiments, madein perfect loyalty (Tam "TELMIAPH” CORRESPONDENT.; they based their appeal, but the his speech, explained that Mr. thom to do their utmost for the

¡y responded to our invitation and and disinterested affection; and: nuin ground was that it had been Fink had been compelled to go name and glory of the Portuguese: K.C.C vs. Cralgengower.

Canton, July 3. heightoned by your presence this when the land and the sea have found orroneously that the ap-Homo on extended leave, through Commonwealth. The Governor's

Mr. Tung U, the famous Chi- On Saturday on the K.C.C. patriotic manifestation of which become insufficient for the muni pellants contracted as principals, ill-health, and that Mr. Stepharius | statesamalike and eloquent round Greou and Fedelius wo shall ever retain the souvenir, festations of friendly rivalry there so airman, is holling a series conjoined with that was the ground had been selected to fill his place speech was loudly applauded:ocured 28 games, Fowler and In drinking to the houlth of their prises a Bleriot on a bird of his of flights on his aeroplano at the that the learned Acting Paino on the Board. Mr. Clark, Manng- When he referred to the unique lose 26 games, Abraham and V. fajesties we do not forget the own making, who makes the air parade ground of the Canton Re- Judge had failed to find that the ing Director, was also absont on opportunity, now afforded to the Bolden games, thus winning friendly nation; we therefore raise his road and crosses in a bound, if cruits in Yin Tong with a great respondent's house in London furlough. There was very little young mon of Mucao do acquire a

The dealt with Messrs. Burlion and to say about the working of the sound commercial training from a total of 73 games to 20. our glassos in honour of the Pro- may say so, that barrier that amount of success.

has made several tim cylin K.C.C. Tennis Tournament. sident of the French opublic, of Nature in her mysterious and Schrauwen as principals under Company. They had again had so able and energetic a teacher na

Championships-Roso the said contract.

a prosperous your, the working Mr. Nightingale, it was pleasant Fowler mest in the semi-final to in your honour, your Excellancy, between our two nations. Ladies the pressure of their weight on and beautiful France, of Indo-China, capricious grandeur had placedere, and with these, he is testing In answer to His Lordship, Mr. account showing a larger profit to see how the boys of the school, decide who is to play Fittock. in yours, Mr. Lieut. Governor, in and Gentlemen, whilst across the trial descent of the machine.on water preparatory for making a Pollock said they contended that than the provious year. This who were most of them up in The winner plays Groon, the that of the French Army and ous in England the cannon the surface of the water. Mr. Fung Mosers. Burlion and Schrauwen your, on the advice of their the gallery, expressed their strong holder, for the Championship: Navy and that of the City of thunder joyous salutes and every will soon institate a school for were principals. They were dis- Auditors; they wore making agreement, and their appreciation Singles, A clase, handicap. Saigon."

whore is heard the joyful shouts teaching the art of aviation in closed as principals at the outset, larger provision for bad and of their headmaster.

Brawn (owes 15) meets Abraham and they were in fact dealt with by doubtful debts. They had addod

This toast was received with of the people, let us raise our

Canton. The latter, in a lucid and busi-scratch) in the semi-final to de- truly British honours whilst the glasses, in lionour of Their Brit- Humphreys as principals, to their plant some new and most ness like address, gave a report of ende who in to play Green (owes band of the 11th Colonial lanie Majestic on whom wait,

The Chief Justico": "The poas up-to-dato umchinory during the the year's work. From about 19

10). were not up to samole ?

year, and had also made large pupils the number had gone up to

fantry played the "Marseillaise" as magnificent protoctors, the additions to jobbing type and over forty, and this Senior Division Semi-finals-Kynock (recs, 3/6) Acting Governor General replied the greatest of all Queens and the Singles, B class, handicap after which His Excellency the shadow of their grand mother plant. On account of the writing was doing advanced work. He off they were not able to place to folt bound to explain that this was owes 15) v. Raven (owos 15/3) lemon-1 beg you to receive my friend of France; let us raise our

. Annesley (owes 15); Brown as follows:-Mr. Consul and Gon shadow of Edward VII the groat (THE "TELEKAFE" CONRESPONDENT }

Canton, July 3. Reserve Fand quite so much as Insta'secondary, not a primary school,

At 3 pan. on the let inst., II. E. His Lordship: Then Ham-year, or carry forward such a large and that it was necessary for pa-Lo Broton and Rose (merchants) v. wishes of welcome that you have British nation. Ladies

Professional Pairs.-Semi-final sincere thanks for the amiable glasses in honour of the great

and the Canton Viceroy personally phrey's sued Soffietti?

balance to working account, but pils to have a working knowledge

Gentlemon-To His Majesty went to the Yamen of the Com Mr. Pollock said that was so. as there were practically no fresh of English and the first principles Barlow and Brown (scholastic) been kind enough to address to He did not think it would be commitments to be met in the of arithmetic before they could be final Green and Cheo (mor-me, as well as to the Lieut. King George V and to the gra-mander-in-Chief of the Kwoilin

chants.)

Governor of Cochin-China, to the cious Queen Mary.'

foren stationed in Canton, H. E. disputed that lumphroys knew near future, as there were last admitted to even the Junior Divi- Soffietti was a commission agent. year, they had ample funds in sion, which was being ably taught-Fodelins and Fowler (owe 40) and navy and the City of Saigon,

Handicap Doubles,-Semi-final representatives of the french army "Hurrah! for England."

Lung Chai Kwong, and congratu», lato him on having boon ap. Solliotti was to receive commission hand to carry on satisfactorily. hy Mr. Gomez. It was possible. from his principals. ·

Mr. O'Connell replied:-"I am pointed by the Throne as Com Green und Chce (owe 30-3); who have joined with me to assist On being duly proposed and to admit boys who could not un-Mackonzio and Rutherford (reo at the ceremony which you cole-particularly proud of the honour of mander-in-Chief to twenty-five Continuing counsel said that seconded the following resolutions derstand the simplest English, 3.6). Jeffries and Wolf (owe brate to-day. It is with the your choice of me to respond to divisions of troops, and conferred the documents relating to the were passed:-That the Report and who kept others back in

the gracious wishes our amiable the title of an Adjutant Tartar peas, the policy of insurance and and Accounts as published be consequence, "iusvitably, us the

greatest pleasure that we have President has just addressed to General. bill of lading wore to be sent by uccopted and passed.

real etrength of a chain is

come here at your invitation, as Their Brittanic Majesties. In the we are thus permitted to bring

In the evening the General Brussols to London and were to That two thousand tools be no more than that of its

name of my Government I thank dined with the Viceroy. During bo drawn against, by thusuppliers transferred to Reserve Fund, weakest link. He thanked their

you evidence of the sentiments of

him cordially.” of the goods, loss 2:1-2 per cent. and that the total amount of that Excelloncies for their kindness in

tho Viceroy's visit to the Army cordial friendship which unite

The British community in Co-Bondquarters, the streets were for cash. That was an important fund bo then placed on fixed coming to present the prizes, and

The telegram quoted below the French and British nations, chin-China is so much the more patrolled by a strong force of fact because their Lordships would deposit with the Bank. all who had contributed to make was received at the American is coming here to join with yours grateful for this plousant mani-soldiers to give His Excellency

That a final dividend of the evening's see that the documents were to be

entertainment a Consulate General, Hongkong: Indo-China for the prosperity of the wishes of overy Frenchman in obtained in Brussols and that por cent. for the year ended success. Senhora Machado then from the Manila Observatory at the reign of your gracious sover--I would almost say brothers- Brussels were to draw on London | April 30, making, with the presented tlie prizes, a list of the 11.40 am, on Sunday:-

THE TYPHOON. whore Messrs. Humphreys had a intorim dividond already paid, winners of which we append. "Manila, July 2, 10a.m.-Cy-eigns King George and Qucen house. The peas were to beshipped 1 per cent. per annum, be payable The concert was one of the best elono or typhoon W. of Northern Mary. Gentlemen, I raise my glass because here in daily contact with

An Empty Harbour. direct by Berlinand Selurauwen of to shareholders on the Register at we have heard in Macao; the Luzon, less than 100 miles die in honour of their Brittanie Maappreciate the sympathy and cor- Brussels to Messrs. Humphreys in this date.

Countess Fernandes alone would tant, moving W.N.W.” -.

jesties and the whole of the diality, of which we are the Tuesday the typhoon signals, Hongkong and they were not to Tlust a bonus be paid to the ensure the success of any musical The following telegram was British nation."

objects, on your part and judicating that a typhoon was pass in any way through the hands foreign staff at present on the performance, and her gifted son, received at the Consulats from the

Enthusiastic and prolonged which We encounter overy within the danger zone south- of Messrs. Soffiotti & Co. of Naples. | active list in Shanghai at the same | Mr. Bernardino do Souna Lang Observatory at 11.10 a.m. to- cheering followed, the band of the whore. I am therefore the wards of the Colony, were still There was to ben direct consign-rate as last your,

11th Colonial Infantry playing the mouthpiece of all English displayed. The harbour was ment of these goods from the sup- That the retiring Director, Mr. in the first rank of amatour violin Manila, July 3, 10.25 a.m.-British National Anthem, soon hearts when I drink to the health clear of craft, save for the big pliers in Brussels to Hongkong. Geo. W. Noel, be re-elected a players. Where everything was Cyclone or typhoon W. of Balin-after which the Governor General of our gracious President, to that boats. Some of the steamers due It moant when the documents Director of the Company. so good it is difficult to select tang Chanol, moving W.N.W. and the distinguished guests took|of the Committee and the mem-10 sail did not venture from thoir · were landed over the price would That Messrs. Lowe, Bingham special items, but wo may not or N.W."

here, success to the Cercle Sportif moorings. The typhoon refuge be paid to the Brussels firm loss and Matthews be appointed Audi-pass over Master A. Z. Lello's From an early hour on Monday After the departure of the and the Entente Cordiale. was crowded with the smaller 2.1.2 per cent. for cnali, Sallietli tors of the Company for the en- recitation "Sleep," which was the harbour has been almost on official guests the members of the Ladica-Iraiso my glass in sailing craft and launches. In had nothing to do with the con- suing year.

admirably done, and oxcited tirely deserted by junks and British Community and their more honour of you who by your fo-spite of the stormy weather, signmont of the goods nor with ' The meeting then onded with great amusement and applause. sampans. Only a fow launches intimate friends partook of tiffin minino graces, by your amiability, the "Star" Ferry boats continued the payment.

u vote of thanks to the Chairman. This young prize-winner were to be seen, most of them supplied by that inimitable re-so dear to the hourts of our sports to ply all day, though some of will go far. The "Trial" scone having, like the sailing craft, staurateur M. Feraudy at which mou, are the chief artisans in a the passengers experienced rough Thore was a fracas on board a from Fickwick was very well sought the shelter of the typhoon some short and felicitous speeches firm and happy concord and whom journoys. Several breakdowns tramway car returning to town done; Borgeant Buzfus spoke dis refuge. There was a high wind were exchanged and the gathering we are delighted to find in our on the telephone wires wore from Taikoo direction on Satur- tinctly and with quite sufficient accompanied by driving rain, broke up at 2 p.m.

midst on this day of national reported, and communication, was this. He held that the Acting day night, between some British truculence, while the Judge was heavy at times. In the lurbour At 5.30 p.m. the Cercle rejoicing. Ladies, I drink to you." out between H.M.S. Tamar Puisno Judge was quite correct marinos and a party of American delightful, and so was Sam the tide was prcoptionally high Sportif" hold a private reception Theso losata were received with and the Naval Headquartera. when he held that the terms of a bluejackets. One of the former Weller. The only criticism we and the water very choppy, with of their friends at their. Club the utmost enthusiasm and after a During the day there were heavy written contract could not be al- was knocked off the car and nar might make is that Mre.. Clup, the big incoming waves frequent House where their President Dr. pleasant afternoon had been spent showerd, rain accompanied by farod by extraneous evidence, rowly escaped being run over. pins was really much too good. ly breaking over the Freya wall. E. Flandrin received the guests, in renowing old friendships and a high wind,

to

Mr. Pollock: They were up sample, but the point on which the decision went against us was

that they were not new crop,

The Puisno Judge:Then where do they look for their comm- mission?-To the Brussels firm,

Mr. Potter said his position was

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15-3).

TYPHOON WEATHER.

Small Craft Seek Shelter.

Fernandes, deserves to be placed day:-

their leave.

festation of this afternoon because it comes from comrades

our French friends we are able to

VISIT OF CEREMONY.

Commander Decorated.

every protection,