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CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

THE TYPHOON.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

NOTICE

The interest and responsibility of Mr. Herbert William Loaker in our Firm ceased on the 30th June 1920

DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON & HARSTON. Hongkong 1st July, 1920.

HEAVY RAINS AND GALE A HEAVY CALENDAR. The Criminal Sessions opened Ever since early yesterday. at the Supreme Court this morn-morning up to the time of writing ing, whan a heavy list of cases (230 pm) the typhoon signal. was down for bearing. Thore incicating that a gale is expected were elavan actual cases for trial, from the west, has been hoisted involving twelve prisoners. One at the Observatory sad other case of murder was the most points. This is the second occa- serious crime, and the list also sion this season on which a included the charge of mans-typhoon signal has been displayed. "BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS Except for a lor barometer, laughter against the European.

Mr. W. J. Williams, of the Nasal nothing untoward took place Yard, who shot a Chinese con-until last evening, when the wind stable from bis housein Kennedy freshened considerably and rain Road. There were four banish fell Similar conditions prevailed ment cases, the abers being throughout the night and this morning, several rather heavy crimes of a varying nature.

squalls being experienced, wird continuous-rain.

He pleaded guilty "and was re- presented by Mr. Drummand.

The Attorney General (the Hon Mr. J. H. Kempt stated that the prisoner was the plaintiff in a money-leading case and he swore OR oath that' ho

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

From ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO, LONDON and STRAITS. The Steamship

ADMITTED PEITRY. The first case taken was that in

On enquiry at Messrs. Fal-

"BENLAWERS" which an Indian watchman and caners this morning we were money lender, named Hurma informed that the glass had been

Consignees of Cargo are hereby Singh, was charged with having reading- extremely low since informed that all Goods are being committed perjury in the Sum-yesterday morning. This mom-anded at their risk into the mary Court before Mr. J. B.Woding at ten o'clock it began to hazardous and/or extra bazardous on June 25th.

drun still lower and touched Godowns of the Hongkong und 29.32 - an extremely low reading. Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., It remained almost stationary Ltd., whence and or from the around this figure for the greater wharves delivery may be part of the morning, but there obtained.

marked increase No Claims will be admitted in the severity of the weather. after the Goods have left the flo-

The Star Ferry boats have downs, and all Goods remaining: defendant in the action, another been running as usual, although undelivered after the 24th inst. Indian, sigo a promissory note during the morning the red flag will be subject to rent, As a matter of fact he did not.was hoisted on the wharves, and

All claims against the steametį because the cote was a forgery.

Replying to the Chief Justiceices were displayed warning must be presented to the inder or before the 31st (Mr. Justice Gompertzi Mr. Kempending passengers that the signed on

service might be stopped at any inst,

will or they

bel no! recognised.

All broken, cnafed and dam-1 aged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where' they will be examined on the 24th int. at 10 am.

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DO:

the

ask

moment.

stated that he could the Court to assume that the

The squall resulted in the claim for money was bad. There

capsizing of a sampan at about 10 might have been a genuine claimelock this morning, off Blake in the action, but the promissory Pier. The Kowloon Dock launch note was a forgery and the Edith, which was cruising in the prisoner's evidence perjury.

vicinity rescued the occupants Addressing the Court on behalf after considerable trouble. of the prisoner, Mr. Drummond) stated that the prisoner had born! in the Colony for twenty years and for the past 12 years bad been employed as a watchman by the ing, which reached us at 2.p.m. To Yuen restuarant. West Point to-day::-

The bad weather is caused by He (Mr. Drummond) produced a certificate given by the Managing the typhoon first signalled by the Director of the Po Yuen, stating Royal Observatory on the 11th

OBSERVATORY REPORT. We have to thank the Director of the Observatory for the follow-

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. Agents Hongkong. 19th July, 1929.

THE POLICE AT FAULT.

that the prisoner was a diligent, ins. as being indicated in the ABSENT PRISONERS. faithful and bonest servant. He Pacine to the East of Lares." was 42 years of age and had a The typhon pursued & north and wife in India, whom he supported. north-westerly track until the Except from a charge of drunken-15:h, when it rounded North neas prisoner had never given Formosa and entered the coast to any trouble to the Police. Mr.the North of Foochow Since Drummond went on to speak of that date, its contioned exinence prisoner's general good character. has been shown by the steadily His Lordship, having told the falling barometer at Hongkong. prisoner that he lock account of and the south-westerly winds his previous good character, stat. Gap Rock ed that money lenders were fari

was

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Se signal of the local Code too fond when they had a claim was hoisted at 40 a.a. on the of attempting to support it by 18th. signifying a probable gale untrue from the West. The wind began evidence which

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and p.m There was a grex: deal too much to

Te varying from of that going on and he had fre- has quently had to warn money for 5107 Beaufor: Stale) since. lenders that they would get them finally reaching gale force at selves into serious trouble. He noun day, thought he was beink versThe disturbance is situated to lenient in sentencing the prisoner the North of the Colony, and, at to six months' imprisonment. the present noment shows 40

sign of filling up.'

sent

down from

Regarding the dan-attendance of prisoners at the Criminal Ses- sions this morning, and in con sequence of which the Jurors, excepting those called in the manslaughter case, had to be dis missed and requested to return this afternoon, Mr. J. R. Wood, the Paisne Judge, made a public statement to the jurymen con- cerned this afternoon at the opening of bis Court.

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MONDAY, JULY 19, 1920.

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Addressing the jurymen. he stated that it seemed desirable; that be should make some

MRS. HAN INDKUCHE statement about what happened:

bath for the

Graduate from the Nagasaki this morning.

of the general satisfaction public and all those who badi Massage Sebool. has removed 33 Queen's Road to r anything to

21 ..the from No. Court, but mare particularly for No. 26. Stanley Street 1st floor the satisfaction of the jurymen Telephone No. 1964. who were summoned to atterd

FIVE YEARS FOR STABBING, A coal coolie. named Tanz Shum, was charged with rausing four cases of lunishment and one grevious bils barm; case of arson were due to come Chinese nazel Su Tai on June en It was discovered. however,

that the prisoners had not It was intended this morning to 200.

the open his fuhrt so soon as the jure In reply to the charge hejbeen stated We had a fight and igaol and the hearing of the cases had been called in the Chief stabbed him which was taken had to be postponed nati) 2.153 istie's Court, but when that time! as a plea of guilty."'

Mr. Kemp explained that the! prisoner's story was that the Before Mr. J. H. Wood this complainant owed bim some morning, foar inen named Chung money but refused to pay it back Ming, lp. Ying. Wong Chan-ng, although he was in

a position and Lo Fat, were charged with

10.

FOUR BANISHERS.

to do so. In the course of having returned from banish.

fight prisoner tabbed the ment.

&

rame the Registrar had to aporise him (Mod) that none of the prisoners for trial in that Court had arrived. He therefore in- Stricted the Registrar to dismiss the jurymen until this afternoon. He also requested tha" enquiries -hould be male to find out wher the responsibility in the malter

complainant. The other story Sentences varying from two to rested. fie was

told was that prisoner tried to three years' hard labour were extort some moter from the passed. plaintiff, but he (31r. Kemp) was inclined to bebeve the prisoner's

BULLOCK.

rox informed

that the responsibility rested with the Palice Department.

He

PUBLIC AUCTION:

By onder of the Mongagres. Mes-- Lammert Brothers have recessed instructions to sell by

Public Auction

FRIDAY

The 23rd day of July 1920 ut 3p.m. at their Sales Roome Baldell Street, Victoria, Hongkong

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NOTICE.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION

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WHAT YOU WANT SOMEONE HAS—WHAT YOU

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Two Cents if not Prepaid.

A SMALL ADVERTISEMENT IN THESE CULUMYS WILL BE PRODUCTIVE OF MANY ENQUIRIES REPLIES AWAIT BOX No. ----

NOTICE.

THE WEST POINT BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.

WANTED.

WANTED, --An anergetic and

|reliable Agent in Swatant for a irst class London Fire Insurance Company. Apply, stating ex- perience, to "Fire" c/o this paper.

An Interim Dividend of One dollar and seventy five cents per share for the six months ending WANTED. - Junior British 30th June 1920 will be payable on | Male Assistant for shipping Office. Wednesday 9th July on which Apply P. O. Box 38.

date Dividend warrants may be obtained on application at the Company's office.

The Transfer Books of the

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Abegaldia 135

Company will be closed from Peak. Apply 133 Pak Tuesday the 20th to Wednesday the 9th July (both days inclusive) during which period as transfer of shares can be registered.

By order of the Beard of [rectors MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE Secretary to

The Hongkong Land Investment & Agency Co., Ltd. General Agents for

The West Point Building Co., Ltd.

Hongkong. 13th July, 1920.

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY CO., LTD.

It is hereby notified that an interim dividend of £3. per share, subject to deduction of Income Tax, has been declared for the

An Interim Dividend of Three HALF YEAR ending 30th June dollars and Bity cents per share 1920, at rate of 3 3 per dollar. for the six months ending 30th The dividend will be payable on June 1920 will be parable on |Wednesday 28th July on which and after Monday the 9th August.) 190, at the Offices of the Cer-date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the poration; where Shareholders are

Corapany's office. requested to apply for Warrants.

The REGISTER of SBARES

TO LET OR FÜR SALE.

Glenshiel, No. 141 The Peak, asar Barker Road Tram station. Apply to Linstead Davis Alexandra Buildings.

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LOST. On Saturday, July 17th, probably in the Peak tram. a gold bar brooch set with 2 diamonds and a sapphire. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to 40 The Pask.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undersigned basereceived instructions to sell by Public Auction on

Tuesday, the 20th. July, 1920. commencing st nam

a: Godown E of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon. 12 Forged Steel Bars 646′′ dia. X 16 lanz

X

5 Forged Steel Bars 16° long

(Suitable for shafts, ships davits etc.) Terms: Cash on delivery.

dia.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

instructions to sell by Public

A

The Transier Books of the Com-THEUndersigned have received of the Corporation will be closed pans will be closed from Tuesday Auction o

July (both days inclusive) during SATURDAY the 7th August, 1920) |ítom MONDAY the 26th Jaly to the 20th to Wednesday the th (both days inclusive) during which which period no transfer of shares period transfer of shares can can be registered. be registered.

By Order of the Chart of

Directors

N. J. STABB.

Chief Managet.

Hongkong. 13th July, 1920.

NOTICE.

THE HONOKONG TUTORIAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

43. Bonbam Road. Opposite the University Tel. No. 732. P.O. Box. 593, Principal

By order of the Board of Directors.

MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE.

Secretary-

Hoogkong 13th July, 1920.

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE LIMITED.

An Interim-Dividend of Four Six dollars per share for the months ending 30th Jane 1920 will be payable on Wednesday 28th July on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company's

JOHN P. JONES, B.Sc., M.E. Alla.office.

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The following valuable Lease- MALICIOUSLY WOUNDED A The system is that a letter is sent huld property situate at Victoria hy 165 Crown Solicitor tain the Colony of Hongkong, viz:- varsion of the affair. The Crown A fisherman, named Tang Kin-the Captain Superintendenti All the piece or parcel of was prepared to accept the hi of San On, was indicted before of Police asking for 3 list ground situate at Victoria afore- prisoner's story ako that the Mr. Wood nocharges of malicious of the prisoners awaiting said registered in the Land Office other man might have attackedy setting fire to two houses. of trial end that it is the duty of

as Section 5 of Inland Lot No. 425 him first.

maliciously wounding a bullock, the Police Department on the together with the messuage erect Questioned by His Lordship of wounding a pig, and also of day of the trial to obtain the ed thereon known as No. 5 West prisoner admitted that be took woundings man camed Chan Lin prisoners fromble zaol and bring Terrace Victoris aforesaid. Tera! The Institute affords Special Pre The Transfer Books of the the knife along with him because tai. All the offences took place them to the Court. That, the 999 years from 23th, May 1855 paration (Class and Private. Day and Company will be closed from he feared be was going to be on Lan tao island on July 19.

failed to do.

had created by a Crown Lease of the Evening. Ural and Correspondance) Tuesday the 20th to Wednesday badly assaulted.

Prisoner pleaded guilty to the been

to communicate said Lot dated 17th. April 1595 for University Matriculation asked

and the 28th July (both days inclusive) Sentence of five years hard charge of wounding a bullock and that statement

in order to Annual Crowa rebt $6.46. Area

Degree Examinations.

during which period no transfer labour was passed.

was sentenced to two years prevenz's similar occurrence in 2959 square feet.

of shares can be registered. THE EUROPEAN MANSLAUGHTER hard labour. The hearing of the future. He regatted very much. For further particulars and

By order of the Board of other charges was adjourned until the serious inconvenience caused conditions of sale apply to

Directors. The charge against Mr. Wil-Wednesday morning.

ia that way to all who had to liams was then proceeded with

KIDS APPER.

come to the Court, and he wished. JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Prince's Buildings, Ice House

MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE and is reported elsewhere under This afternoon, Chinese to make it quite clear that there

Street, Hongkong. a separate beading

named Chan Wao, was charged was the cause of complaint.

Solicitors for the Mortgagees,

Secretary 10 with kidnapping one boy from against the officers of the Court

or 10 Yaumati in January, and on two or against the Crown Solicitor or The respon-

Messrs LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. counts with child stealing in June. Attorney General.

Prisoner denied all the charges.sibility in the matter re td with

Hongkong, 5 th July, 1920. This case is proceeding. ¦- the Police Department

CASE.

NO PRISONERS. The remainder of the Jury not called in the manslaughter case were then instructed to proce ad into the Second Court, where

New Session has now commenced. Tutorial Chesses are Leing condact#) in English, Mathematics. Trigonome. try. Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry Distory, Geography, Latin and French, for Hongkong Cuiversity | July Examinations.

Privals Buition can also be had in bese subjects.

Prospectus on application.

the General Managers.

Hongkong, 13th July, 1920.

Tuesday the 20th. July 1930. commearing 2; 11.15 2.1. at No. 4 Gotown of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon.

160 Bags Pig Iron.

Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

HE Undersigned have received instructions to sell be Public Auction on Wednesday, the 21st. July 1920.

commencing at 5 pith. - a: their Sales Rooms, Duddell

Street

The Motor Boat "DAT LEE " (at present lying in Causeway Bay Length about 39 feet Beam 9 feet

Engine 28 H.P. not mounted, in in good working order.,

The Boat is teakwood through- out and is fitted with gabin and wash room, awnings nearly new.

Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

Burglar & Fire-resisting SAFES

"Prevention is better

than Cure."

The Undersigned · have just receized a new consignment of Milner's Safes.

LAMMERT BROS.

Dúddell Street.

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Complete lay outs for any type of building can be

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