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THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH.

FOR THE LADIES.

OUR WEEKLY CAUSERIE ON WOMEN'S MATTERS.

EXTRA

HONGKONG, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1914,

ALLEGED SEIZURE OF

FURNITURE.

Suit for its Return.

This morning in the Summary

TSINGTAU NEWS.

Plucky Act of Three Naval Men,

made public on Friday afternoon

The Naval Board of Command

IMPERSONATION.

Chiaese Who Posed as a Constable.

TUNIC MODELS TO THE FORE-REMINDERS OF THE Court, before Mr. Justice Haze the following report from the this afternoon, by Mr. Wood, at

CRINOLINE PERIOD.,

land, Lam Pai, Ho Wing, Ho Pa- ho, Kan Au-kin, and Jae King wan, engineers of 38, Saiwanho, employed in the Taikoo Dockyard,

Have you seen the latest bas-evening toilettes, which Worth said the woughing firm, of

the 'dress.

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Saiwanho, for the return of que tunic models? They are supplied, plain white."

certain household furniture and very different from those imported Fashion never repeats itself

wearing apparel taken away by the first of the season. The exactly, but 02 revival is the defendants and valued at tunics have become regular peas modernized into a style that goes $192.43. The plaintiffs also ant skirts, and the fuller they are with present day ideas. So the claimed damages for the gathered or pleated into the waist arinoline of to-day, while it will detention of the goode not exceed or basque the more fashionable contain a certain number of style ing $807.57 the limit of the details that will recall the jurisdiction. In the alterantive As for that little drap skirt silhouette of those days, reed not the plaintiffs claimed $1,000 that has hugged the ankles eo necessarily call forth the worried damages for wrongful conversion, tightly as to resemble pantalettes protect of those, who, hearing the including $192.43, the at times, and made the upper word "crinolino". immediately thereof as damages. tanio skirt Beem of derisive am-conjure up all its horrors.

There is no need for alarm; pleness, this, too, has widened proportionately. here is plenty the same thing that has happened of room now to "take a stop was in seasons past will continue. Women of taste will choose and long as you wish.

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Mr. Hind. appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed by Mr. Holmes, defended.

occasion of a native festival.

to-morrow.

MISSING CINNAMON.

This morning, ia the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Gompertz, the Kong Wa Hing firm sued the Pak Po Laa Firm, claiming the return of six boxes containing fourteen pieces of cinnamon, alleged to have been wrongfully taken from 81, Connaught Road; or the sum 4öf $467.50, the value thereof.

Mr. Otto Kong-aing appeured for the plaintiffs and Mr. W.E.L. Shepton, of Messrs. Deacon, Looker, Deacon and Harston, defended.

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DEVELOPMENT OF HANKOW.

BRITISH INTERESTS IN YANOTSZE VALLEY,

A Far-Reaching Agreement Concluded.

BRUSSELS,

"Empty. Glory" for the Enemy.

A further hearing was taken

Says the Globe of August 21:-- The Allies have, as one writer Commander-in-Chief of Second

the the Police Court,, of the cabs in Fleet, Vice-Admiral which a Chinese was charged with

expresses is, sacrificed a knight Badakichi Kato Kato, that was impersonating a constable, with

Peking, Sept. 22, to save a queen. The Belgians received at the Navy Office at demanding money with mefaces, to be of far-reaching value for the has now been officially occupied. An agreement, which is likely have evacuated Brussels; which 11.30a.m. save the Kobe Herald and with nccepting a bribe to say development of British enterprise by the enemy; the Germans may of September 21,

nothing about an opiam divan in in the Yangtze Valley, had been gorge themselves on such "glory" On the 10th inst Lieut. Tokwawan Road Haughom. Coholuded between the Chinese as they can find in the achieve Yamada and Sub-Lieut. Osaki in Mr. Agassis, of Messrs Harding Government and the Peking ment, but the fact remains that

ying machine reconnoitred the and Agassiz, defended.

representative of the London the ruthless invader has not con ipside of the Bay of Kisuobag and The defendant asid he went to house of M: Samuel & Co. Station, power station, etc. with of which he did not know, save lean to be issued in a series of It is quite possible that the attacked the warships, the wireless an opium diven, the whereaboute

quered the Belgian capital. He The agreement provides for a has merely swallowed & bait. bomba and they ascertained that that it was in Hanghom, to look bonds as required, to be expend-Germans have still some unex steamer in the bay. On the same demanding money to say nothing the initiation of various enter seemingly innocent entry into an one of the bombs struck a big for his brother. He denied ad in the development of Bankow, peated strategical reason for their day both Lieut. Wada and Sub- about the divan. He had been prices required by the city of apparent trap, but in the mean. Lieut. Takebe, in another flying out of work for some time. industrial importance to Hankow time we have the official ageur- machine, flew above the principal and had a bird's-eye view.

His Worship convicted the and the construction of waters of the entrance of the port man

bridge ance of the French Ministry of

The following announcement was made on Saturday afternoon by the War Office: ese army under the protection of A force of the Imperial Japan- the Japanese flest commenced

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Inspector Lamont said the man was not a sworn constable, being only a seaman engaged for five years.

!!!

Wuchang.

The sam to be expended in the

estimated approximately at His Worship in the previous £10,000,000.

Bo far there is little "farther. case having held that monies The agreement provides that news of the fighting, which was hinded over

to the the bonds shall be issued at the yesterday officially described as prisoners on police instructions conclusion of the war at rates to being in progress along the whole were not obtained b. menaces be arranged in accordance with line from Diest to Bale, but it is thought the first two charges the market conditions then obtain pointed out that the extreme right would not succeed.

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wing of the Fronch has penetrated The agreement also provides in a solid wedge between Metz and for preference for British mater Strasburg. So that while the isls, having due regard to quality Allies, in view of preconcerted and price. The London house of strategy, are falling back on the Prisoner was charged with no-Samuel & Co. ora appointed } extreme left, they appear to be capting a bribe of $1 while a agents for the supply of the pushing forward in a compensat- public servant.

materials required for execution ing movement on the right. This of the contract.-N." C. Daily seems to suggest a strategic move- Nowe.

ment on a truly huge scale.”“

The Entry.

Paris, Aug. 21: It is announced officially here. that the German cavalry occupy Brussels, and a large body of troops are backing them up...

The Belgians retired on Ant- werp without engaging the approaching army.

The case was adjourned to be taken by Mr. C. D. Melbouras.

on thq. aberge or tunnel connecting the north War that the German flank is of impersonating a constable bank of the Yangtze with now between two fires, ie,, be but discharged him on the charge

tween the strongly fortified posi- of demanding money by mensee8,. The case concerned the alleged

Further, the loan will be de- tions of Antwerp in the north and Up goes this drop skirt to a weara gown or suit, even on these seizure of the furniture belong. startling shortness at times, while crinoline lines, that will be of ing to the plaintiffs' mess, it being

labour.

The defendant was fined $100 voted to construct a bridge or Namur in the south. There is or in default three months' hard bridges connecting Hankow and also a significant statement by a lower descends the tanic. The captivating discretion, calling said that some of the goods had result in some of the Paris models forth the approving glances of been sold by the defendants, while their landing on Sept. 18 at a circumstances & Chinese constable Hankow oity between the Han re-taken Louvain." This, how- Hanyang, and a canal with the correspondent who has just left that come under the head of the those very persons who have been the majority of the plaintiffs were point in the neighbourhood of was charged with demanding and Yangteze rivers.

Arising out of the same set of necessary birdges at the back of Brussels that "the French have "dernier ori" is that the drop shrieking protests. Women who skirt has antirely dieappeared. jare indifferent to dress, who think away from the colony on the Looshan Bay on the southern coast money by menaces, accepting a

ever, is quite unconfirmed. Bat the nows of a victory for the Allies This leaves & short full skirt that clothes a bore, or who are anxious

The case was adjourned until Japanese cavalry cocppied the constable,

of Shantung. A portion of the bribe, and with misconduct as a improvement of Hankow city is at Tirlemont must be regarded as might be called the direct desto wear the newest and last.

highly important, b cendant of the old time crinoline. oreation regardless of whether it

railway station at Kisuohau Coreeta showing contours that is suited to them or not, will

early in the morning on Sept. 17 followed nature's carves were also vulgarize any new mode and give

and at S a.m. On the same day brought out in the spring and the critica just reason to com

they captured a train coming from now that basques bave gained plain."

the west. In the traia was a such popularity it is probable Let us hope that all that is

gentleman calling himself the that both corset and basque will spoken, written and printed about

President of the Shantung have much more fitted lines in dress in these days will at last.

Railway Company and he was the autumn styles. The earlier make women realize that it is the

detained in the train. season basque was rather on what essential that counts-this is, if

Laoshan-wan, where it is offici- we call "moyen age" lines-half they wish to have the reputation

ally reported the Japanese troops fitted and of hip length. These of being dressed with style and

lauded on the 18th inst., is 12 have rivals now "in the latest taste.

miles from Taimo and 20 miles importations, which have a much Evening and Tea Gowns,

from Tsingtau. As the place is shorter style of basque, and Lace is in tremendous vogue

so conveniently situated for the really resemble the

basque again for evening gowns, and

landing of the Japanese army, the fashions of the Third Empire, as with the re-appearance of the

Germans have taken great care, one may verify by a study of the circular decolletage comes the

it is reported, to make dificult family daguerreotypes,

graceful 'berthe, also shawl and

the landing of any Japanese One of the prettiest styles of ficha-like arrangements of lace, The case for the plaintiffs was tropps there. A number of mines these crinoline days was the lace that are remarkably becoming to that they owed the defendants a were get in the nieghbouring shawls, which find their replicas etately women. Occe more come small sum, and the plaintiffs' waters and then the Germans in the modern black Chantilly persistent rumours of the return representative came to de were strictly guarding the place lace capos. These are ideal for a of the crinoline, and certainly mand payment. The fokia against the Japanese attempt at summer evening in or out of town, some of the newest dancing skirte is charge of the plaintiff's landing there. It is reporteri At the Marine Court, this Over white dresses the pattern of are extremely full, and distended shop knew nothing about it, that the Japanese in altempting morning, before Commander Basil the lace shows a delicate tracery. over frilled foamy petticoate; but but the defendants' representa a landing were subjected to the Taylor, R.N., two Chinese were Ohantilly lace or Chantilly not there is as yet no indication of tives took away six bores, two of enemy's attacks. But the Japan-Eued $25 each for unlawfully is used on the more pretentions the characteristic. "hoops," and which contained the fourteen ese fleet, despite the recent storm using their steam launch whistles afternoon and evening dresses, in the style is more reminiscent of pieces of cinnamon. The plain that raged there, effected their for purposes other than those of rows of floupces, on the skirts of the ballerina skirts of 1840 or tiffs went to the Police Station work of clearing these waters, navigation, at Aberdeen. the white and putty coloured taffeta thereabouts, many years before about the matter, but the policare until the landing of the Japanese For casting their nets in the gowns which are a midsummer the crinoline was seen. These fused to take a report, saying became safe,

Harbour with a view to lifting Togue.

very fall skirts, however, will be that the plaintiff should claim the

things from the hed, two Chinese Coming fashions are all re- strictly reserved for evening wear. return of their cinnamon in the

boat people were each fined $10. minders of former crinoline

As usual, with the advoat of Civil Courts.

A case in which a Chinese was modes which reached their height the country houso season, the Mr. Shenton said that since the

charged with unlawfully being while Eugenio was Empress of tea-gown ie reinstated, most writ had been issued he had France. She was not responsible comfortable and becoming of written to his friend stating what for this fashion, nor for the crude garments to slip into when one hia clienta position was. How- colourings by which that era of is healthily tired after a long day over, he had received no answer. dress was so unfavourably known. in the open. Some of the simpler His clients said that what was "Modes and Manners of the P are of the classic Greek Nineteenth Century" says of that order, loose-flowing robes of ninon time: The women's dress cor- or not or crepe de chine worn responded to the extravagances of over a plain fourreau of taffetas or their behaviour; crying colours; Charmeuse; the 'tanic outlined

done was done without their au thority. They offered to return the boxes, but denied that there was any cinnamon in them.

It was publicly announced that Lieut-General Mitsaorai Kamiwo

MARINE OFFENCES.

Four Chinese Fred for Broaches of Regulations.

board the as. Hsiching without the permission of the master, was remanded for a week

CROWN LAND SALES.

FAR EASTERN FORCE,

The Shanghal Scheme Progressing Admirably,

Between Two Fires.

Paris, Aug. 21 The following statement was issued here last night:

The news became known yes. terday, says the N, C. Daily News of Sept. 23, that a party of young Britons, who have offered their services to the War Office, are to leave for England on Friday afternoon. Their reason for leaving an early, and before the In conformity with the plan of proposals pat forward in Shang. defence, drawn up many years hai for the sending of a contingent ago, the Belgian field army has of mounted men have evos tuated, retired to an entrenched camp at is their desire to reach home as Antwerp. In the defence of soon as possible. The main scheme, Belgium Antwerp has a double

understand, is progressing very role. It is a formidable entrench favourably, and the departure of ad camp capable of holding the party on Friday will in no out indefinitely, and is also, way affect it. We understand especially in the present circum- that the party do not wish details stances, a base of operations from to be made public at present, and which the Belgian army can we only mention the fact of their threaten the flank of the German going because it has appeared army penetrating into Belgium elsewhere, Other particulars, and co-operate efficiently in the including the names of the party, operations of the allied armies. We understand that the men, all of three belts of fortifications, the will be published in due coarse. The Antwerp defences conéiat of whom are in the best of con- effciency of which is increased

daring out, masculine style of with pearls, or milk-beade, or Lordship gave judgment for the chief of staff of the same division. noon. Garden lot No. 46, adjoin-dition and good horsemen, are by the possibility of flooding

***Useful Recipe

A TEACUP STORM:

Red Hot Rake Brandished in

Restaurant,

ia: the commander-in-chief and Major General Hauzo Yamanashi, the chief of staff of the Japanese attacking army against Tsingtau. Besides Major-General Banjiro Horiuchi ie the commander of Brigade A, and Major-General Ryosui Yamada, the commander of Brigade B of the same army. Lieut-General Kamiwo was the

A sale of Orown land took commander of the 18th Division, place at the offices of the Public After hearing the evidence his and Major-General Yamada, the Works Department, this after defendants with costs,

The number of sick and wounding Inland lot 1,942 Conduit ed soldiers returned from the Road, about 3,800 square foot, prepared to take on any duties large areas. The fortifications front is 32 in all. They arrived annual rental $8, upset price.

which may be assigned to them. are very strong, the outer belt in Japan on the 15th inst. $100, was sold for $190, to Mr. form a Far Eastern contingent of bean only recently constructed. While steps are being taken to being entirely modern and having Eighteen were injured or bitten Little.

British volunteers, it may be To besiego Antwerp the Germans that there are many men in large forces for months and bring mentioned, says the same journal, would have to detach extremely

Shanghai who have positions here up a considerable siege train. wenld throw up those positions to that the Germans will not face and are wanted in them, but who There is every reason to think go Home and serve if the this enterprise, which would country should be in urgent greatly weaken their field armies. need of them. For the present If they refrain from undertaking they do not come

that Sit. Everard Fraser, H. M. The Liege forts are still holding and their attitude forward, a siege they will have to doves le entire themselves against the Belgian The 8.8. St. Albans arrived in reasonable. We understand army

Consul-General, is ready to send cut, and those at Namer, which who would serve in a case of ur been attacked. to the War Office a list of men are equally powerful, have not yet

gendy, provided they will send in The German situation is thas a to him their names, ages, military difficult one, since they lack the training (if any) and ability to firat requirament of their march ride or shoot or both. At present through Belgium, viz, o free euch urgency has not arisen pasange by the Meuss routs Meanwhile, these men might get through Liege and Nomar and together and try to improve in insotion on the part of the Pelgian shouting and drill.

attire, men's paletots, men's collars, with a narrow gimp of dull gold and oravals and walking sticks. or silver, and drooping to two They wore military coats of points at back and front, from yellow velvet with Chinese grelots to match the trimming

which dangle tiny tassels or broidery, red velvet mantles the sleeves being of similar type trimmed with black lace, black Others are of a more elaborate

by horses and the others had suf- Quarry lote 815, a18, a23, and fered from sickness. dresses with gold lace; they went

a24, Ngau Tau Kok, were put Two Chineas were charged this Shizuo lehimera, 3rd Class up, bat there was not a bid. back to the caracos of their great order, with dexterous, intricate

draperies.

morning at the Police Court with Warrant Officer, and Eiba grandmothers, and chose to have

assaulting a third at the Fuk Shan Kiyoiye, and Teizen Shibegaki, upset price of 31,632. The area Inland Lot 2,087, sold at the them of flame-coloured satin,

Mint Jelly-Dissolve two Restaurant. The story told for both First Class sailors, on board was 6,525 square fent. Mr. C. E. studded with gigantic steel but tablespoons of aoidulated gelatine the complainant was that a party the destroyer Kagero distinguish Warren was the purchaser. tons or hung with out glass; they in a cup of water. Season with of three fokie went to the restaur-ed themselves on August 30 by indulged in bizarreries, as the half a teaspoon of creme de ant and ordered a meal. The braving the fire from the enemy's Diana bodice, which left one menthe and colour with a few complainant, when pouring out forts. ahoulder uncovered; and added to this their hair had to be red, medium sized lemon in thin that the tea splashed in his certain point near Kianoban Bay port this afternoon. She left Kobe drops of green colouring. Cat a his ten, held the teapot so high When the destroyer reached a like a cow's tail, and curled like slices and wash a few small but saucer over one of the others pre-on that day, it found several at maga on the 23rd, inat, and a lap dog's en bouton frise or perfectly shaped mint leaves. sent. He remonstrated with the mechanical mines afloat. The Moji on the 25th. inst., socom off caniche, Add enough more water to the complainant, who repeated the vessel tried to blow up the mines plishing the run to port in the fast

“The blame of

e of this voluntary gelatine to equal a pint. Pour performance, and a fight ensued. but as it was in danger of hideousness of dress has been into a mould, add the lemon slices The cook, who was busy down making itself a target from the

time of 3 days and 21 hours, Jaid on the Empress Eugenie and mint leaves and chill. Mint staira, also ran up with a red hot forts, it was going to lower a But all who saw her seem to have is usually recommended to be rake and in endeavouring to ward boat. Just ahon, these three been agreed not only as to her served with lamb, but it is equally off a blow from it the complainant beauty, but as to her grace and fine with any cold meat. The was badly burned. taste. She preferred soft colours crema de menthe may be- pur-

The first defendant was sent to shades of pearl grey, sapphire chased at any pharmacy, as may prison for six weeks and the blue, manye, maize, and for her, be the green colouring,

Lother was bound over.

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A Past. Run."

sailors leaped into the een, and forts. threatened them. Their by netting the mines together courageous action was recognized and attaching mechanical devices, by the commanding officer, and succeeded in blowing them up they wore immediately raised in while an incessant fire from the rank.