"China Press' was then called and said that he had tried to trace the of an article in the "China of December 1, relative to the special engagement of a com= any of American artists to open at the Carlton Cafe during the Christmas holidays. It had evidence ly not originated in the "China Press" office, but was sent in. 01 man in the ' theatrical departmen® had remembered reading a proof of the article and of writing a head Dbut did not know where the article came from. Often such articles were sent in by publicity agents.
Miss Maria Theresa Gordon was then called 1d said that she was would return to Shanghai.
Mr. Preston opposed an_ adjourn. ment and his Lordship intimated that he would hear the plaintiff's evidence and would then decide whether an adjournment was neces sary.
Wanted for the Races outlining his client's case, counsel for the plaintiff said that April Inst, defendant saw the dress, in question, which was Aknown as an ensemble, in the window of the plaintiffs salon and, admiring the creation, requested that the dress be put aside until defendant could bring her husband. to see it, Later, they both called and after considerable bargaining a price of $140 was the original price asked being $160.
Minor alterations had to b ed, and defendant insisted that the dress should be ready on the Saturday before Easter as she desired to wear it at the races, Defendant's husband duly called for the dress or this day and took it away. Some days later, defendant came to! plaintiff's shop and bought a hat and at that time said that she was very pleased with the dre In the course of conversation in question, pointed out the to the plaintiff. Plaintiff was of the opinion that these were coffer or cocktail stains and suggested that the stains might be removed with a damp cloth. No complaints were made at that time but on April 28, plaintiff received the following letter from defendant:— regret very much the nee cept with such' defect pensive one and. T cannot
lotse "find cheque' for the Balance Considerable correspondence between the parties followed, the culmination being the present action.
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