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REMEMBER TEL. NO. 977

FOR

MERCURY GARAGE

THE MOST "MODERN CARS, IN TOWN.

THOMAS W. SIMMONS & Co.

INC. IN U.S.A.

TH

York Buildings; Hongkong.

4 EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR HE WYOMING SHOVEL 'WORKS,

WYOMING, Pa. U.S.A.

MANUFACTURERS OF SHOVELS, SCOOPS AND SPADES.

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

CHRISTMAS 1918

: 0:

J. ULLMANN & CO.

The Leading French Jewellery House

"WATCHES

JEWELLERY

DIAMONDS

Splendid assortment A New Consignment

of

of

CUT-GLASS SILVERWARË

SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYBODY.

INTERESTING LEGAL POINT."

A Question of Adjournment. In the Supreme Court this morning. before Sir William Bees Davice K. O., Chief Justice, the Tong Seng Company, of 19 Queen's Road Central, claimed from the Tip Wan Cheng Firm, of 45, DeVosur Road West,

to impertinence. The defendant was in Hongkong himself and has instructed bis solicitors and counsel. He leaves his solicitors and counsel with instructions for.

several months, declines to attend to say letters which his solicitors write to him, and be bas bsen here sll the time. On the day and in the afternoon before the day. for which the case is to be heard he goes to his solicitors and

damages for & breach of contract instructs them to apply for an in writing dated May 13, 1916, adjurament. He was in Court "for sale and delivery of 30 tons of and be did not look in the least

spelter. Mr. Eldon Potter,

to ba ill.... instrueled by Mr. G. Hayward,

His Lirdehip:-His exse sppesred on

babeli of the with regard to the practices of defendant, and Mr. C.G Alabas the Chinese Courte is rather ter. O.BE. instructed by Mr refreshing J.H. Gardiner, appeared for the plaintiff.

Mr. Alabaster agreed and grid defendant had core to defend àn

Mr. Potter asid be regretted to Lotion in the English Courts and say that he had to ask His Lord he could not hope to bs placed ship for an adjournment of the to the delightful ptation of the csee, of course on the terms of

Caso never coming for tris se payment of costs of the adjourniquently happens in the Obio- ment. The reasons were set cat 620 Courte. Cromsel would in an affidari: by the defendant consent to an adjarament if Tong Sanz, sad it was an action defendant would deposit $1000 involving a considerable cum of and the cost of the adjournment money-$10,000 so far as he in the Court sa guarantee (Mr. Patter) was concerned-end of good faith. if his, Lordebipes fit he would like an adjournment. »

Hr. Patter then read the

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Mt. Potter Anything else, Mr. Alabaster ?

Mr. Alabaster.—Yes; the whole afidavit, which sted, inter of the claim se so alternative- alid, that the defendant had been (saghter). He did not file his ill, sleo that be

came from delenes until now and he makes Yannso. He was wholly ignorant that an excase for delay. of the procedure of the English Mr. Pitter:-Es bàs not had Charts and he thought that if he time to instruct his eolicitors. raw his solicitors and they

Mr.Potter, proceeding, asid bia sppeared on the day fixed for friend said that in order to secure trial there would be no difficulty an adjournment let the defendant in getting an adjurament a good faith that the case is to could be done in the Chinees be fought bring money into the Couris

Court. Batif the osse was not to ba His Lordship said he knew fought, his. Lordship should not nofting about an adjournment same that it it is fought it would. being asked for. He understood be fought unwisely. It was a great that the case was to come on hardship to have to bring money

x. parte,

into Court and he did not think M. Potter said it was only his client should be peasliced in yesterday that the adjourdment that way. had been asked for by defendsat, His Lordship-Have you any monte 74

After hearing farther argu. ment, his Lordship said he could (not agree with Mr. Potter's views, Potter said he had very If people came to that Court merits (laughter)and they must abide by the rules. It then proceeded to deal with the was absolutely essential that Taksone met out in the affidavit, Chinsee who came there for the the princips! and of which wie purpose of litigation should af ignorance and understand that things must be done properly. That was his view,

M Alabaster said ké did no

hat avý adjournment could

granted in such

the defendante amounted

Bis Lordship made an order for $1,000 to be paid into Coort together with posts of the sojournment, - which would be: for foirteen daye,

TRE: HONGKONG: TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1919.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS..

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

3)

THE Undersigned has received

instructions, to sell by Pub-

·lic Auction on

WEDNESDAY, the 18 h

December 1918, Commencing at I am. at his Sales Rooms, Duddell

... Street,

A Quantity of French Per- tumes and Lotions.

On view from Tuesday, the 17th inst..

1.

Terms: Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Pub-

lic Auction oa

THURSDAY, the 19th Decem-

ber, 1918,

commencing at II a.m.

at the Hongkong" and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd.,

at No. 51 Godown

6 Barrels Virginia Tobacco islichtly damaged by water), : Terms-Cash on delivery.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

G.

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IMPORTS and EXFORTS OFFICE. THIS Department will be

entirely CLOSED on Xmas and New Year days. It will be open for all purposes from 9 a.m. till NOON on the 26th December and 2nd Januar?.

(Sd).D. W. TRATMAN., Superintendent,

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Hongkong, 16th December, 1918.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-One Excelsior

Motor Cyde and Excelsior Side Car. Whole outfit pract-

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

CHRISTMAS ORDERS

FOR

Useful Gifts for Men

Gifts such as these reflect the good taste and thoughtful consideration of the giver. No man can fail to appreciate

a gift selected from the suggestions offered below.

MUFFLERS......

GLOVES

TIES... E qu WAISTCOATS...

DRESSING GOWNS...

BATH ROBES

COMFY SLIPPERS....

HANDKERCHIEFS

GOLF FOSE...

SWEATERS ...

BELTS

SCARVES

Let us assist you in the selection of your Gifts.

OWN FED TURKEYS MACKINTOSH

should be booked with us early to avoid disappointment.

Birds supplied alive or killed and dressed as required.

GERIN, DREVARD & CO.,

"St. GEORGE'S BUILDINGS; Tel. 114.

AND AT CANTON.

BOILER STEEL.

STEEL

"PLATES.

BARS ANGLES

GALVANIZED STEEL WIRES.

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CHRONOMETERS, CLOCKS, WATCHES AND NAUTICAL

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INSTRUMENTS REPAIRED UNDER MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION.

Tel 2877.

Tel. 2877.

SINGON & CO.

ically new and in 1st Class IRON & STEEL PRODUCTS

Condition and running Order. Apply No. 5, Morrison Hill Road.

THE "EMPRESS

BEST TERMS. COMPLETE STOCKS:

BOATS,

Telephone No. 515.

Full Service to be Shortly Resumed.

The local cffice of the Canadian Pacific Ocean Servioas, L:

& CO. LTD.

Men's Wear Specialists,

16, DES VIEUX ROAD.

Telephone 29.

Powell

TELEPHONE 346

XMAS PRESENTS

TIES

GLOVES

SWEATERS

FOR GENTLEMEN.

We have many smart novelties

་

on show including-

SILK & WOOL SCARVES

KANDKERCHIEFS

-FARCY WAISTCOATS

WALKING STICKS

UMBRELLAS

HAND-BAGS

'FITTED SUIT "CASES

DRESSING GOWNS.

SLIPPERS ETC.

INSPECTION INVITED.

NEW

COLOMBIA RECORDS

A 1730

Established 1880.

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A-2437

10-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

adrite us that the Dompany's CABARET DANCING.

tesmere Express of Rasziz, Empress of Asia, Empress of Japan and Monteagle having been released by Government, the Company will resume its fall service from Hongkong to Van- couver vis usual ports of call as from February-March next.

This announcement will be bailed with much estisfaction locally, xa the Ocmpany's boste have been very popular both by the travelling public and io commerciel circles. It will be good to eee the British fig more in evidence in the harbour;"

Union Church Sermon. The report of the Bwv. J. Kirk Maconechie's sermon at Union Obarob on Banday is held over! until to-merroW.

core

THE WISE MOTHER

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The wise mother will always safeguard her littleone by keeping Bady's Own Tablets, the Canad isn children's remedy in the home. This medicine always does good-it cannot do harm se it containe no opiates or other harmful draga and is confidently recommended as a remedy for teething troubles, constipation, disrhoea, colie, indigestion, simple faver and worms:

Mre. Napoleon Limbei, of 8: Igrice. Quebec, writer:-"Baby's Ows Tablets are an excellent medicine for bildhood; ailments and I am well, pleased withi them.”

Obtainable from medicine dealers, also post free, 60 cents the vish, from the Dr. Williem's Medicine Co., 98 Essohven Bord, Bhanghai.

IN THE MURRAY PARADE GROUND By." kind permission of the Military Authorities and by courtesy of the Committee of St. Andrew's Society.

ON SATURDAY, 21ST DECEMBER, AT 9.00. P.M. Popular Prices-Ladies $2.00 Gents $3.00.

PAYABLE AT THE GATE

Band of the 18th Infantry

By kind permission of MAIOR MORGAN and Officers.

LICHT REFRESHMENTS.

NETT PROFITS TO WAR CHARITIES.

WISEMAN LIMITED

Are prépared to execute

CATERING ORDERS

of every description.

BALL SUPPERS,

CINDERELLAS,

CHRISTMAS

and

NEW YEAR PARTIES.

No orders are too large or too small

Telephone 407

D. M. GOODALL,

Mango

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Hail to the Spirit of Liberly

American Peace

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THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.

16, DES VEUX ROAD,

TEL. 1323.

XMAS HAMPERS

We beg to notify Customers that Assorted Hampers suitable for the festive season may be obtained from us at the following reduced rates,

No. 1 Hamper.

Qt. Moet & Chandon Champagne Dry Imperial

1

#

Blackberry Brandy

1 Ft. D 0 M. »

1 Qt. Martell's XXX Brandy

2

19

King George IV White Label Whisky, or

Perfection

Superb Tawny Port

57

St. Julien Claret

Old Brown Sherry Red Seal

„Gin, D. C. L. Old Tom or Dry

Burgoyne's Burgundy

phial Pomeranzan Bitters

No. 2. Hamper,

1.Qh Victor Clicquot Champägn

1 Pt. D.O MA

1 Q Burgoyne's Burgundy

11

"

Martell's XXX Brandy

King George IV W.L. or Ferfection Whiety

Tawny Dry Port

St Julien Claret

Gia, D.CL. Old Tom or Dry

Vino de Pesto Sherry Y.8.

1 phial Pomerarzan Bitters

No. 3 Hamper.

1 QL Burgoyne's Burgandy

1 PG. F, Peppermint

1' PL. DOM

2 Qu. Sup rior Rich Old Port

King Gorge's IV W.L. or Perfection Whisty

20 year Old Brandy

mnt Hado berry W.8.

Medce "läret ad M

Gin DUK Old. Tom, or Dry

phisi. P. merazizan Bitters i

ampers of all descriptions made up to snit Cu

$34

$29

requiremesi

GANDE, PRICE & CO. LTD.

Tel. No. 135

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