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TRADE MARK THE CHASE BANK INFRINGEMENTS

CHINESE DEALERS

FINED

ILLEGAL SALE OF PAINT

CASE

| JUDGMENT, RESERVED BY CHIEF JUSTICE

SUBMISSIONS. BY-

MR. POTTER

The Chief Justice. Mr. J. R. Wood, reacrved judgment this morning in the claim against the Bank, or Queen's Road Chase Central, tor $14,800 by a Chinese client.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

MARY HILSZ AGAIN

FORCED DOWN

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WEDNESDAY

A "PIRACY” AT THE KING'S

BUT A MOST PLEASANT EXPERIENCE.

· PHILHARMONIC SUCCESS

There was a piracy in our midst Jast night! bad

the The King's Theatre was venue and the gems of Sullivan hnd the wit of Gilbert were spoils.

FEBRUARY

1934:

RADIO BROADCAST

TO-DAY'S BROADCAST.

THREE STUDIO ITEMS FOR THIS EVENING

From Z... W..on n wavelength of 355 metres:

1-2.10 p.m. European programme,

1 p.m. Local Tino and Weather Report. the

1.5 p.m. Recorded music,

The well-known paint firm of Mesars. Thoman Hubback and Sons, London, for whom Mesars, Harry Wicking & Company are the local agents, were the complain- ants before Mr. Hamilton in the

Tom Foo, alias Tam Cheuk-yue, Contral Police Court this morning In summonses ngainst two dealers, of the liquor and tonacco rociety were the perpetrators and

Swatow, sued Kan ling, of 8, Possess.on Street department, And Kwong Sum,. of 62, Lower Chase bank of $14,800. Lascar Row.

The former was summoned on three counts of possession, apply ing a falso trade mark, and using a false trade description on t.ns of paint, while the latter was mum moned for possession of tins on

which a false trade mark had been

applied.

For the prosecution, Mr. O. E. C. Marton, in dealing with the first case, said that Kan Hing for 18 years previous to 1931, had been regular customers with Harry Wicking. Since 1931, they had purchased other goods hut not paint. The paint in the tins sold by the defendant was of an inferior brand. He applied for a heavy penalty and for costs.

Mr. Marton mentioned there was a B before Council to increase the fine ten times in cases of this

nature.

Hla Worship imposed fines totalling $200 and ordered $250 costs to be paid by the defendant flrm.

Raid

the

The statement of cinim set out that on January 17, 1928, plaint. deposited the money with th Equitable Eastern Banking Cor- poration receiving a pass-book n. exchange.

On November 23, 1932, he do

manded payment of defendante

but was retused, Plaintif alter- natively claimed from the dzienu ants as transferers of the bual Equitabicka. ness of the

under the Banking Corporation

of Bust Fraudulent trans.erorg

cases Ordinance.

Mr.. Eldon Potter, K. C., and Mr. F. C. Jenkin, K. C. instructed by Messrs. Lo. & Lo appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. D. McNeill and Mr. H. G. Sheldon, instructed by Messrs. Hastings and Co., re- presented defendants.

had con-

|PRESENTATION TO MR. D. GOW

KOWLOON DOCK STAFF SHOW APPRECIATION

Last night, the members of the Kowloon Dock Stair entertained dr. and Mrs. David Gow in the owloon Dock Recreation Club on the occasion of their impending retirement from the Colony.

After dinner, Mr. J. B. Sturgeon, who presided over the gathering, eulogised Mr. Gow following which there were speeches in the same R. strain by Mr. E. Cock, Mr. Lapsley and Mr. W. J. Rattey.

$

1.15 pm. A relay of the Hongkong Hotel Orchestra from the Hongkong Hotel Grill Room by courtesy of the Managouent (During the Intervals

The Hongkong Philharmonic So- the audience were not the victims.

On the contrary last night's per-recurged music will be broadcast from. formance of "The Pirates of Pon- zance" was among the best shown that the Society have yet pro- duced.

As usual Mrs. Bowes-Smith was

the Studio),

1.30 pm. Rugby Press News, etc. 2.15 p.m. Close Down. 4.30-5.30 p.m. Chinese recorded music.

5.30-6 p.m.

A

outstanding in the leading role, her magnificent soprano carrying off the beautiful songs in

voico Brita from Daventry of "Whither by the It. Hon. D. Lloyd 6.6.15

Chinese Children's Concert from the Studio.

6.15-7.30 p.m. Chineso recorded programme.

most effectively. Mrs. Starling as Edith was also in delightful voice and both these artistes had the house in raptures: Mrs. Frost gave a pleasing ennctment as Kate; and Miss Doris Hunt, who made up the trio, was pretty and charming.

Credit goes to Mra, Mathieson

for. the earnest manner in which she filled the role of Ruth, the only role which called for real, genuine acting.

The mala cast worked hard, but the leading man. Lt. Cmdr E.C.H. Branson, was rather unsuited for the part. He shone in his singing role, although even here he lacked essential the volume which was with auch a full and accomplished

crit'clrm chorus on the stage as the Society produced. The latter

The Pirate King, Mr. B. O, Kime,

was almost a genius in the part and his great volce and awcepine ! presence typifed the figure of Gibert's creation to the audience's entire satisfaction.

On behalf of all concerned, Mr. The evidence in the case con- Gow was presented with a black- cluded yesterday and Mr. MeNell wood salver inlaid with silver and and Mr. Sheldon having spoken a handsome drawing-room carpet for the defence, Mr. Potter madai with rugs to match, his reply this morning.

Mr. Gow made suitable response Counsel said it had not been and, in the course of his speech, In the case of Kwong Sum. Mr. suggested that the procedure by made reference to his early days which plaintiff made his deposits from 1894 and conditions then ap Marton

the defendants was other than the ordinary pro-pertaining at the Kowloon Docks. 40 applies, in some respects, to assisted in every way they could to cedure, and Mr. Biggar, manager During the evening, Miss Parkes R.S. Spencelagh, but apart from

the

*# with this. his performance

de company put matters right. Through their of defendant firm, had told the entertained,

serving of high commendation. help 28 tins, which had been court that there was nothing else Scottish other appropriate

and bought by other dealers, were re-Tam could have done to protect ags and, later, dancing took covered. The paint in this case himselt

place, Mr. W. J. K. Mackie play was of the quality used by Hub-

Eightsome Although the defence

ing the pipes for the back & Sons. Defendants also tended that the employes of the Reels and Mr. H., Duncan being Informed them they were selling compradore department were not responsible for the other music. tins in Canton. The only offence employes of the bank in a legal committed was the application of sense (and he did not concede labols which was

direct in- that point). 4

the fact remained fringement.

that plaintiff was not aware of this; and neither was he aware of the limitation of authority of the compradore: The bank only re- ceived money through the con pradore department which had; actual authority to make a con- tract binding on the.bank; but he would put the point no higher than was necessary for his pur- pose and say they had apparent authority to make such a contract. His Lordship said he would announce his decision following Chinese New Year Day.

He would not apply for a heavy fine but would ask or costs, as in the case of Kan Hing. A total of 96 tins were seized on a warrant, while the defendant assisted in recovering a further. 26 tina.

His Worship imposed a fine of $25 and ordered $75 costs to be paid by the defendant,

THEFT FROM WING

ON COMPANY

BERNARD HOLLANDER

DEAD

PRISON SENTENCE FOR NIGHT WATCHMAN

Mr. Wilkie Lum, a director of the Wing On Company, was the (Continued from Page: 1.) complainant before-Air-Baltour-in the Central Police Court this deviations from the normal under morning, when Kwok Wing-fat, a the influence of heredity, accident watchman, was charged with steal- misfortune and environment. I ing nine handkerchiefs and 18 the course of several years' close buttons and the unlawful posses- observation of patients, Dr. Hol sion of a piece of silk, s piece of lander.collected a vast number of

and physiological

pathological serge and a scarf,

Det-sergt. C. Goodwin asid the data concerning the functions of defendant was a night watchman. the brain. He was the founder of Not all of the show cases and a modified system of phrenology counter cases were locked and it on scientific lines,

was h.a duty to watch the property.

INSANITY OF GENIUS. Yesterday a district watchman

Writing in 1889 his first work on observed him to emerge from the main door and enter the insurance the results of his observations, he

afterwards published 貔

Inrge. dopariment. When searched the handkerchiefs and buttons were number of books, including "Crimo found in h.a pockets. A acarch of and Responsibility," "Hypnotism the servants' quarters revealed the and Suggestion," "Change of Life In Man", "Eugonics and Marriage", silk, serve and scarf. The defen- The Insanity of Genlus" and dant claimed he bought the scarf

"Psychology of Misconduct." 10 To Luca,

planation in regard to the other artielen.

SHANGHAI GOLD BAR MARKET

AGREEMENT NOW REPORTED

(Special to "Telegraph")

The General too, Mr. W. H. Evans Thomas, Alled his role with distinction and finish and showed considerable improvement since the full dress rehearsal on Sunday. Mr. J. Goble's playing of the part of the Serant of Police was a great example of personality over-coming other obstacles. Al- though his voler was not perfect by any means, this actor played his part superbly and brought out the sutleties of the lines and the swing of the music.

To the girl chorus must go every Shanghai, Feb. 7. As the result of protracted dis-praise for charm of dress and ap cussions between the local Stock Pearance, grace of execution, arid Exchange and the Gold Bar Ex-sired: and to the male chorus for Binging that left nothing to ba de- change, an agreement has been reached concerning the proposedly reminder of the English singing, hearty acting, and a most

partment of the Stock Exchange with the Gold Bar Exchange. The offices of the new Gold Bar Market

amalgamation of the gold bar de- Bobby.-G.

Dramatis Personae.

vill be accommodated in the exist- Major General Stanley Evans Thomas ng premises of the Gold Bar Ex-The Pirate King B. O. Kime. hange, and will-be-opened in the Frederic (the Pirate nidille of March-Central News.

PHONE TALKS WITH LONDON

FRESH SHANGHAI

EXPERIMENTS

(Special to "Telegraph"),

Shanghal, Feb. 7. Encouraged by the successful working of ordinary radio com- munication between Shanghai and. He was a strong advocate of a London, experiments are being reform of the laws relating to started on radiophone talka with Mr. Lum stated defendant had marriage. He held that a measure London,

If this is found successful too, been employed for about two years, to prevent individual misery and

voyer Fines totalling $100 months hard labour in default were imposed,

the transmission of disease should commercial trade will be Intro com be the prohibition of the union of duced in this branch of persons who were unsuitable for munication.-Central News. physical or mental reasons. In a lecture he delivered in London in

7.30-10.30 gramme,

"ar'd

p.m. European pro-

7.30-8 p.m. From the Studio. A Vocal Recital by Mr. A. W, da Roza and Mr. Gus d'Aquino.

Programme.

1. Smilin' Through (Penn).

2. Tell me To-night (Spolianski). 3. Only my Song (Lehar) Recorded item.

1. Castilian Moonlight (Longas). 2. Marta (Simono) Recorded item.

1,

Vocal Duet "Ah Mimi tu plu" Op. "Boheme" (Puccini). 2. "Solemno in quest'era"-Op. "Forma del Destino" (Verdi), 8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report.

8.3-8.30 p.m. From the Studio.

A Pianoforte and Violin recital by Mr. Harry Ore and Mr. E. J. Asmus."

A Beethoven--Programme.

1. Sonata for piano and Violin, in F. Op. 24-1rt movement.

2. Three Bagatelles, Op. 33. S. Gavolle in G.

4. Sonata in E flat. Op. 81, 8.30-9

p.m.

Transcription Pro

gramme,

9-9.30 p.m. From the Studio, Selectiors by The Music Makers, 9.30-10.30 p.m. Transcription Pro- gramme.

10.30 p.m. Rugby Bild-day Press News

-10.30 p.m.

Close Down.

FOUND IN STREET WITH JEMMỲ

FORMER CONVICT SENT TO PRISON

While walking along Caine Cho Yee noticed the approach of Road, early yesterday morning,

a detective, turned down Shing Wong Street, apparently to evade the officer. He was stopped and found tucked in his girdle, searched, and a pointed fron bar

Charged before. Mr. Balfour:in. Apprentice) the Central Magistracy this morn- Lt. Comdr. E. C. H. Branson ing, defendant pleaded guilty to Samuel (his Lieutenant)

R. S. Spencelay possession of the instrument fit Sergeant of Police........ J. Goble for an unlawful purpose.

Goodwin Detect.ve sergeant Mabul (General Stanley's Daughter)

Mr. A. M. Bowes-Smith stated the bar had apparently been Edith (General Stanlen's Daughter) | used and there was some rust. It Mrs. F. Starling was probably a jemmy. De'endant

Mrs. E. Frostvious conviction.

was. unemployed and had a pre-

Two months' hard labour was imposed.

Kato (General Stanley's Daughter).

Isabel (General Stanley's Daughter)

Miss D. Hunt Ruth (Pirate Maid-of-all-wo-k)

Mrs. H. Mathieson.

Chorus.

Pirates. Barnet, K., Begden, D. Buchanan, J. R. Canning, E. A. Chater, A, J. Conles, G. Frost, T. E. Jackson, C. Larthe, H. P. Morton, R. S. Nante, W. Sprague,

Policemen,J. T. Barnes, C. A. Braga, A, L. Cole, T. Darby, A. B. Lowe, A, Morgan, O. D. Raven, W. Sharpe, L. F. Simmonds, J. N. Samer ville. F. W. Stephens, H. A. Town shand.

Maids-Dorethy Allton. Marjorie Bird, Enid Boulton, Hobby Blake, Dentrice Bicheno,, Norma Bilderbeck, Jacquelino Branson, Rila Cole, Mabel Elkins, Rhoda Fowler, Eva Finlay, Barbara Hayward, Shella Haynes. Dora King. Hilda Lelper, Beatrice Takoman. Hilda Lowe, Ol've Rait. Mariel Smith, Paby Sanerlaub Lilian Thomas Eleonore Tasartey, "Muriel Wilson.

January last, he declared that The Japanese Gunlicat Saga is due GODOWN COMPANY insanity, drunkenness, addiction to here this afternoon from Canton with drugs and permanent incompati-Rear Admiral Niiyama on board. In bility of temperament should be is expected to leave Inter in

Japaneno destroyer. grounds for divorce, Reuter,

DIVIDEND AND BONUS

Decembar,

DECLARED

Kowloon

AS A GENERAL THING WE OBTAIN!

Helpera and Officials.

YOUTHFUL PICKPOCKET

PERFORMS REMARKABLE

THEFT

With a previous conviction for & similar offence last year, Wong Wing, aged 18, was sentenced to eight weeks hard labour by Mr. Balfour in the Central Magistracy this morning for stealing a purae. containing $2.06, the property of a shop faki.

Complainant was watching a medicine man in Hollywood Rond when defendant inserted his hand pocket took the purse. He was Into his jacket and from an inner

Ecen by a district watchman and arrested on the spot.

"Remarkable how the defendunt cxtracted the purse," remarked

Stace Manager, R. C. Butler: Property Manager, . M. Corkle: DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

Wardrobe Mistress, Barbera lay-Insp. Andrew, The P. and 0. 5. Ranpura leftward; Prompter, W. Gill: Ron. Shanghai for this Port on the Stn Pianist, Margery Rice: Costumes. instant at 3 p.m. and is due here on A Mah Hing Cheong and Ah Hung: Photographs, Ming Yuan Studio: Scenery, Painted by Chan Stu Fung: Lighting, R. C. Butler.

****

the 9th instant at about 8 am,

The management of the Hongkong the Roof Garden

The Hongkong & Wouel & Gown Co., Ltd. report that the balance at Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st VERY BURELY AND VERY STEEDILY 1083 is 3679,298.17, WHAT WE ARE NOT TOO ANXIOUS To which together with $317,336.14 OBTAIN-Rousseau. brought forward from the pre- vious year makes a total of $896,- Struck by a swinging crane while Hotel advises that there will be no 629.01 available for appropria-working aboard the a. Helios, Lau dinner dance in tion.

On, sustained injuries: to the head Chinese restaurant to-morrow, Thurs. The Directors will, at the ap- and was removed to the Government day. proaching meeting of Shaio Civil Hospital for treatment, holdura iecommend the following distribution:→→→

To pay a Dividend of

The prize distribution of St. Joseph's College is to take place on Chan Wing an employes of the Tai Tuesday, February 13, at 11 a.m. Wo Jam Factory, Castle Peak Road, Mr. N. I. Smith will give away the $0.00 per share... $480,000.00 was found hanging from a bear in prizes.

the cackloft yesterday, and suicide 80,000.00 is suspected. The body was removed to the public mortuary.

To pay a Bonus of

$1.00 per share .....

To Transfer to Em- Provident ployecca Fund

To. Curry forward to

next account

Orchestra,

Violins H. Loong, W. 3. Borling. D. Marsh,

Violna.—Mra. G. W, R., Griggs, Mr. K. B. Lewis,

Double Bass.-N. Ellison.

Flute-Thrower,

Obos.. Proser.

Clarinets. H. Shaw, D. Tagney.

Bassoon S. Raynham.

Horns.-R. Gutteridge, H. Rose, Trumpets.W. Scart. Le Driver, Trombone-D. W. Clark,

Murchy

J.

Officers of 1st Battalion. The Lincoln- ahire Regiment, members of the re- gimental band assisted.

Thanks.

The Committee of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society desire to ex- press their thanks to the following for assistance given with the production: Mesdames F. C. Clamo and J. H. Shaw;

Messrs. D. E. Wiltshire, J.

M.

BW. Baldwin, A. M.

and C. E. Stone; The 11.M.S. Tamar, Hon Commander Inspector General of Police, Poak Tramway Co., Ltd., The Star Ferry. Co., Ltd., Messrs. Moutria and Co., Ltd., The Anderson Music Co, Ltd. The Trank Fook Plano Co., and the Press of the Colony,

Committee.

Mric A. W. Hayward, Mrs. J. 11.

Jalinfa en El A. Rico, A.T.C.T. Shaw. Mr. D. M. Richards, Mr. D. L

Two cases of small-pox with two deaths, five cases of diphtheria with three deaths, four cases of typhold 20,000.00 Mr. G. P. de Martin is to speak with one death, three cases on "Impressions of Italy in the year meningitis with two deaths and 316,02931X1" on February 27, at 5.80 p.m. deaths from tuberculoals were report. The lecture will be given in the ed to the local health authorities last. Hongkong Hotel grill room, and is weak. On Monday two cases $890,020.31 under the auspices of the local Italian diphtheria and four cases of puorporal

Cultural Association.

fever were also reported.

Hon. Musical Director and Con- of duster, C. 8. Trowt, pen

Ry kind. permissions of Lieut Colonel E. J. de C. Boys, M.C. and

Strollett, Hon. Conductor, C. B. Tawt: Hon Prodnicer, R. Davis; Hon Becretary, G. E. Owen; Hon. Treasurer, W. J. Cole.

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