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· The Insuranco ofalm agalust China Underwriters, Lid, cams to a

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At St. Andrew's

Last Year

Tokyo, April 2. Japan's foreign trade during the first quarter of the current year cart- Ing March 31 showed remarkable in- creases both in exports and Imports, according to figures compiled by the Ministry of Finance.

A popular Hongkong couple were united in mar- rloge at St. Andrew's Church on Saturday after- noon, when Miss Ethol

· Florence Mudd became the bride of Mr. William Henrý Imports during the first quarter of George Hirst.

the year lotalled Yen 757,000,000, increasing by 13 per cent over the THE BRIDE who is a Queen's same period of last year, while ex- Army Schoolmistress, is the ports amounted to You 880,000,000, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. gaining by 14 per cent over the samo H. W. Mudd, of Belfast, Ireland. period of the preceding year. Wearing an exquisite wedding

The last ten days of March record- ed an excess of exports over exports

the plaintiffs asked that the case be wildrawn and judgment with costs bo

riven to defendants. Plaintiffs were the Cheong Hing Hong and the claim was for $30, gown of white loco, and carry to the amount of Yen 14,250,000 des- 900.23 as the rateable proportion to bo borne by defendants in the loss of ing a sheaf of arum los, she pite the fact that, the first six months marine products and seafoods in arrived at the church on the of the year are generally, regarded'} firo la

In plaintiff's godawns in January, arm of Capt. F. Sale, Area as the "import season."

1938.

Mr. Eldon Potter, ILC,

and

Arat

The trade balance for the quarter of the presentiyear shows a

The defence was that 127 of the 137 Education Officer, by whom she Items claimed were fraudulent, and was given away. benefits under the polloy were, there- The bridegroom's sister, Miss A, Yeu 87,700,000 excess of importe over fore, forfeited. It was further alleg-A. Hirst, was bridesmaid, wearing exports as against the Yen 66,010,000 ed that the prices of some of the a protty frock of green broderie adverse balance for the same period

of the previous year. goods had been charged higher than anglaise. Sho carried a bouquet of

"Accounting for the increase in the the market price, and that the weight shaded pink gindioli. and price book had been altered. The bridegroom who is the son of outgoing trade during the period Mr. H. Mr. W. W. Hirst, Manager of the under review are the gains in the C. Macnamara appeared for the plain-Steam Laundry Co., and Mrs. Hirst exports of cotton yarn, foodatus tiff firm on the Instructions of Mr. E. of Kowloon, is in the Civil Service, machinery and others, while de- Davidson, of Hastings and Co. De Senior Clerical and Accounting Staff, creases were registered in the exports fendants were represented by the and at present is clerk to the Chief of cotton plecogoods, raw silk, and Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almada, Jnr., and Justice. He is also a Corporal in the rayon fabrics. Mr. D. J. N. Anderson, instructed by Machine Gun Battalion, Signals, of

During Januury and February, ex- Mr. O. E. C. Marton, of Deacons. the Hongkong Volunteer Defence

parts to third Powers decreased by At the outset this morning Mr. Corps. Poiter told the Chief Justice, Sir Mr. J. J. King, of Messra, Geo, 14 per cent, but those to the "Yen Atholl MacGregor, that he had been Falconer & Co. (Hongkong) Ltd., Bloc" countries increased by 15 per cent. The tendency is believed to histructed by his clients that they did undertook the duties of beat man.

officiated continue-Domel, not intend to proceed further in the The Rev. S. Hinchcliffe ense which meant, of

nt the ceremony, and Mr. Rupert of course, judg- ment for defendants with costs.

Baldwin rendered appropriate music Mr. D'Almada nsked that an on the organ,

reception was held later in the The costa be made ordinary order as to

where discuss what kind of costs later in Chambers.

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for the moment so that they could friends of the happy couple gathered Board of Arbitrators. For ⚫LAST 4 TIMES TO DAY•

Ko Shing Street Area

It is notified that the Board of Arbitrators, appointed to determine the amount of compensation to be paid in respect of the resumption of ihe remafnning portion of the southern portion of the Praya Re- clamation to the remainning portion Thre Chinese

were of Marine Lot No. 58 (belng a portion married at the Registry on Saturday of Ko Shing Street), is constituted as morning by Mr. T. J. Gould, Deputy follows: Registrar of Marriages.

CHINESE WEDDINGS

couples

Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith, Justice of

to with them. happiness and pro- Mr. Potter said that

sperity. the point should be decided forthwith as laid away dress a smart model in peacock Mrs. Hirst chose for her going- down by both practice books

Mr. D'Almada replied that he was

blue, with black accessortes. not in a position to

nt the to argue mament not having consulted the au- thorities, but he could not see any harm done in adjourning the matter. His Lordship remarked that the

Ision had taken him plaintiffs' decision

by surpris

and according to his rough of the authorities in con nection with the question of costs they appeared to bear out what Mr. Potter had said. He had, however,

u desire to deprive the defence of any opportunity to argue the point as they themselves must have also Miss Tom Slu-ying, of 44 Shan-nated by the Chairman on behalf of been taken by surprise.

He would, tung Street, Kowloon, become the the former owners, therefore, be quite willing to

The Chairman has appointed. Wed- hear bride of Mr. Tang Kwok-yln, elerk. the arguments later in the day, The witnesses were Mrs. Jennie Jewnesday, April 12, at the Land Office, desired.

Honk and Mr. Tang Yec-chuen.

us the date and place for the Board Mr. Potter agreed with this pro-f Messrs. Woo Yec-tung and Poon to commence its slitings. cedure if Mr. D'Almada thought he Ping-leung neted as witnesses at the Any person claiming compensation, had any grounds to proceed with the wedding of their children, Dr. Wu whether as owner or otherwise, by arguments after looking at the au- Hung-takt, medical practitioner, and reason of such resumption, must at theritics, and it was decided to - Miss Poon Wai-kun, who is a teacher, least two days before the commence- ment of the sittings transmit to the Journ the matter to Chambers to-

Colonial Secretary written claim Firing practice Is being carried outstating the nature of his right of in- between 9 aan. and 2 p.m. to-day terest in the find and the amount from Cope D'Agullar.

Miss Mu Yu, teacher, residing at 68 Wilson, M. INST Ct., nominated by Mr. Wang Fun, merchant, married the Peace (Chairman); Mr. P. D Queen's Road Central, Hongkong. His Excellency the Governor; and The witnesses were Messrs. Ma Chi- Mr. & M. Hazeland, architect, nomi- suen and Yang You

mrrow.

The case had been going on for almost two months and would pro bably have taken another munth if it had not been withdrawn,

During the cross-examination of the witnesses for plaintiffs, suggestions that some of the claim itenis been altered to show a higher price, as well as allegations of forgery and frand, were made.

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