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DEATH OF SIR FRANCIS PALMER.

A Noted Company Lawyer,

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WAR COMFORTS.

Fortnight's Work by City Hair

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THE "HONGKONG TELEGRAFH, MONDAY, JULY 30, 1917,

AMERICA AND THE WAB. DAIRY FARM NEWS.

„Appeal to Observe Voluntary Censorship.

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TODAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

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TERENCE RAMSDALE.

DRAWING, ROOM ENTERTAINER

Washington, June14.-Military information of value to enemise iz being divulged by 1 per cant. of the American newspapers which During the past two weeks the

are not regarding the voluntary Beaufort Palmer died in London City Hall Work Party bas packed censorship being respected by the last month, at the age of 72 will the "following articles-119

atber 99 per cent, the Committee be roosived with regret by lawyers shirts, 32 night skirts, 75 pairs on Pablic Information announced in every part of the world where pyjamae, 125 fannel resto, 58 to-day in a new appeal to all to English company law and the bed jackete, 9 dressing gowns. principles on which it ie based 33 shrouds, 43 banderchiefs, 74ppresa publication of matter of that nature. The Committee Are recognised. There was not a pairs slippers, & paira invalid isaded this statement set of barristers' chambere or a boots, 18 small pillows and "Wbile 99 per cent of the solicitor's office in England in covers, 293 - milk covers, 3

newspapers of the country are which his famous brake were not bold -al's, 2 hot. water sarapalously observing the rules to be found; and in Lincoln's bottle covers, 4 mops, 21 cap of voluntary censorship, a certain Isn, where he bad practised for bandages, 16 knitted ore band few are printing daily information many years, he was known as ages, 6 foor scrubbers, 223 pairs that may expose American sold. draftsman without rival during socks, 56 paire operating stock-iers and sailors to deadly peril. the latter part of the 19th century. inge, 15 moffre, 33 caps, 3 fly

"Not only is announcement Sir Francis Beaufort Palmer trapa.

made of the passage of troopa was born in July. 1845. His

The lists represent four cases, through the communities 10 father, the R. William Palmer, two of which were addressed to which these papers are published, was associated with the Tractarian Mesopotamia and two to Queen but the names and equipment are Imovement at Oxford, where be Mary's Needlework Guild, Lon- given in detail, also exact in- was a friend of Cardinal Newman don. Besides this, three parcels formation as to the destination and Mr. Gladstone. William containing in all 38 scarves, and and date of arrival, together with Palmer's mother was a daughter 39 pairs of koes ceps were seat specalation sa to probable sailing. that no apology is decessary for So much depends on one's food of Rear-Admiral Sir Francis 10 Mrs. Slater, Marree, Panjao, It does not matter that the referring to the subject again; Beaufort, who was bydrographer and two containing 23 pairs of Government's plans for concesi-indeed it is a duty to do so, sod to the Admiralty and who took knee caps, 21 scarves and 27 caps ment of troops movements across readers are rec:mmended to study part in the preparation of there sent to Captain Mainwarring, the water have failed in many the little hook entitled “What to Franklin Arotia Expedition. Garhwali Rides, Quetta, to be particulars. Absolate secrecy Eat and How to Ext" which can After being educated at Eton given to the troope on the north-still remains the object of be bad free in response to a post sad University College, Oz'o:d, east frontier of Indis.

strenuous efforta, The press of card request directed to the Sir Francis Palmer was called to Thanks are due to the ladies of the country, realising the reces address given below. the Bar in 1873 by the Inner Quarry Bay who contributed the sity, has pledged its aid and co- Temple, of which he became a sum of $20 for wool to help in operation. The con newspaper Bencher in 1907. He married in the making of knitted slippers, of that breaks this faith andoes the 1898 one of the daughters of the which, it will be noticed, no less work of all those that keep the late Baron de Hochpied Lurpent, than 74 pairs were sent away this faith. Attention is again called and there have been three child-fortnight.

to theen specific and repeated re- Thus food, instead of being ren of the menisge.

quest of the Government for sap quickly digested and converted pression of news with respect to into nourishing health-giving ** (1.) Information in regard to blood, becomes a fermenting man, the train or boss movements of giving rise to flatulence and

forming poisons. "(2.) Information regarding the

Headaches, depressiou, lack of the performance for the Artiste. assembling of military forces at appetite, and the torture of seaports from which inference dyspepsis are signs that might be made of any intention stomach has lost tone and is being to embark thence for service wrongly dieted. Keep your abroad."

digestion perfect and eat whole. some food and you will find the way to be well. Sufferere from indigestion require-new blood to care this painfal disorder, and by taking Dr. Williams' pink pills, they will satisfy all the needs Boulogne-Sar-Mer, June 13 of the blood, nerves and stomach. "I realise more deeply, now that These pills sharpen the appetite, we have landed on the soil of brighten she spirite, beniah de- : France, all that our entry into the pression and headaches, and establish gord bealth un a secure war mesʊy."

The simple gravity and frank-foondation of rich red blood. ness with which General Pérebing: Most dealers sell Dr. Williame' uttered these worde, a few pink pills for pele people, and minutes after be had come ashore they are also obtainable, post free,

The following letters have been received

Bargical Branch, Q.4.N.G., 2, Carenish Square, London, W. May 15, 1917.

Palmer began his career at the Chancery Bir without any special advantages, such as connection with leading solicitors or mer cantile firmă. His exertiona soon

Hon. Seo. Hongkong Associa began to have the effect which tion of Women War Workers. great quickness of perception and

Dear Madam, I beg to ack Biceptional power of work. coupled with a remarkably placid nowledge your valuable consigs

ment and to enclose herewith temper and courteous manner, official" receipt. We are very generally have where once the OP: grateful indeed to you portunity accurs to the janior for the assistance you who is ambitions and desires to

der fo this organisation and can excel in his profession. It was not

assure you that at this time, long before his name became

when our needs are so pressing, familiar at the Bar and to solicitors in cures relating to the your splendid efforts are most ap law of jointstock companies. In precated. Please convey to your 1887 he was counsel, with Sir workers our most cordial expres Charles Rassell (afterwards Lord sion of thanks-Yours faithfully,

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KYRA M. GIBSON.

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Russell of Killowen) and Sir Robert Finlay (now Lord Chao- General Manager for Beatrics, cellor), for the plaintiff in the Princess Henry of Battenberg, celebrated one of Allcard v. President and Head of Depot. Skinner (36 Ch.D, 145), where s From B. S. M. Mente, R. G. A. member of an Anglican sister-Roffey Camp, Horsham.

troops.

GEN. PERSHING IN FRANCE.

British Troops Cheer Him on Arrival,

要

One of the direct causen of ill- health is indigestion, and this

will give an ENTERTAINMENT 'at the PALACE HOTEL, KOWLOON.

ON

AT 9 PM. SHARP,

rises most often from eating WEDNESDAY. August 1, 1917. ansaitable diet, and bolting food without sufficient mastication.

the

hood sought to recover property I beg to report that the articles this morning, brought is home to one bottle for $1.50, mix for $8) of considerable value which she mentioned have been duly receiv-me alec how a svabolical occa from the Dr. Willism Medicine had made over for the benefit of ed and many thanke are tendered sion such as this deepens the Co., 98 Szechuan R 3, Sangtai the sisterhood. The case acoupied for the kind and awful gifta, use of great events for the chief Mr. Justice Kakewich and the which were much appreciated and actors in them, as well as for the Court of Appeal for nine daye. brought with them pleasant recol-Reveral body of the watebing But generally speaking during leptions of bappy days in sunny

nations.

The boat carried a large con-

the latter part of the time in Hongkong by Yours obediently tingent of Bri'ish reliefs, and

which he practised in Court, Palmer's work was connected with:

the special work of companies. He was so familiar with that

J. C. MEARS.

Highway Robbery,

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,

TO BE LET.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

there is no need to speak of the sincerity of the cheers they raised when the American Staf stepped TO BE LET-ONE GOOD from their midst and down the ROOM suitable as OFFICE, branch of law that frequently bel The manager of a tobacco shop gangway.

situated on the First Floor of was called upon by the Judges seat Sham Shui Po bas reported

Before leaving fur Parie, General Hotel Mansions. For particulars amicna caric

that he was riding in a ricksha Pershing quietly introduced apply. Manager. Hongkong With his increasing work in from Yanmali to Sai Kok, and happy little innovation in the

Hotel. Chambers Sir Francie Palmer going along the new road by by customs of wartime by receiving found it imposible to deal with Sham Shui Po. when he noticed in the train that was waiting work in Court, and in the earls two rickehas just ahead of him. namber of newspaper correspon nineties be devoted himself When he had passed them a little dents. Transparently, as he said, wbally to Chamber work. No doubt bie deafness and his eby way, some one jumped up from he is not a talking man;, but THE Undersigned has received the side of the road and stopped no studied speech could havO instructions to sell by Public and sensitive nature had some his rickeha. The men in the two been more convincing than the Auction of thing to do with his decision. rickahas he had just passed came few spontaneous words in which Daring most of this time he was up, and he was bit on the head he referred to the part the Press passing his various

books on with some pieces of wood, and has played and will play in sup company law through new edi-ales slightly stabbed in the back port of the Allied Government tions, and the strain was very and on the forearm. He was and armies and to the contribu

"Palmer's Company robbed of $130 in money and ation of his own people to thej Precedenta" was s email book to watch, valued at $4. The affair imperative reaalt. begin with, but in successive took place just before ten o'clock' “America," he usid, " will do, editions it developed into a large on Saturday night.

great,

volume. Eventually a special

volume was devoted to the wind-

ing up of companies, and, later,

FRIDAY, the 3rd. August,

1917, commencing at 10.30 am,

at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,

Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture Tapestry covered drs-ing room

her share, whatever that may tata suite, easy chairs, blackwood out to be, whether large oremall." tables, flower stands, stools, teak Could any eloquent perioda have writing tables, bookcase, engrAV-

Teak extension dining table and

a third volume was confined to the other, and he assisted in said more? I seemed to me that ings, ornaments, white lace cur- the subject of debentures. He drafting the Companies Act, the courciere, will, sad intell- tains, carpet, rugs. electric table lectured on company law and bis 1930 and 1907 and the Comigence of the great Western fans and lamps etc., etc. lectares were ultimately embodied panies Consolidation Act, 1988. Bepublic had been crystallized in "Palmer's Company Law," Because of his assial work in in a single sentence, and that the chairs, teak sideboard, dinner Who Waggons, dinner and dessert ser which has gone through several these matters he was knighted plain, quiet gentleman

altered it was the man to falfilery, glassware, etc., etc.

vices, electro-plated ware, cut- editions. He also published two in 1907. small works, one of which is a Those who were privileged to the ustions) promise to the letter, Double Cherrywood and iron handy book for solicitors and li- call themselves his intimate DON'T GO HOME TO-DAY wardrobes, teak dressing tables. badsteads, single and double the formation of private compan- bis house in Bryanston quare, without a vial of Pinkettes, the washstands, toilet crockery.bed ies. Among his other works where, until his health failed, he dainty little gentle a-aeture re-spreads and shee's, etc., etc. were the "Bhareholders' and Dir-and Lady Palmer dispensed medy for constipation, liver, ectora Legal Companion," of hospitality from time to time to bilionese, sick headaches. which more than 24 editions have their many friends with thought- appeared; sad bis "Peerage Lawfulness and care. In his home

quidators. The other related to friends exw him at his beat in

in England" published in 1907. were many rare works of art,

PINKETTES

Be served on Departmental including a collection of old are a good for the children s Committee of the Board tapestry and Tanagis ware, for for you. They stimulate the in 1904 5 and in his spare moments he was an spreite and aid digestion. Of of Trade 1905-6, Lord Divey being the ardent collector of such works chemists, or post free for 60 cents chairman of one and Sir Robert and he was a member of the from Dr. Williams Medicine Co Reid (now Lord Loraburn) of Barlington Fine Arts Club. 98 Specbuan Road, Shanghai,

. Also

2 Underwood" typewriters in fine cond tion

2 Cottage pianos.

Several s'eel fire proof safes (Chubb, Chatwood's, etc., etc.)

On view from Thursday, the 2nd Angust, 1917.

Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on del very, GEO. P. LAMMERŤ.

Auctioneer.

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PART I. "CARICATURES."

PART II.

A Modo Comely-Drama. Entitled:

IN DREAD OF THE LAW."

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