SATURDAY,
JUNE 20, 1925.
THE CHINA MAIL.
"CHINA MAIL" SPORTS PAGE.
COUNTY CRICKET.
HOBBS APPROACHING
RECORD,
MIDDLESEX WIN..
LIGHT ALUES DO WELL AT THE OVAL.
J. B. Hobbs has scored another two individual centuries in a first class match. He now has 122 centuries to his credit as against 110 at the end of last season. Fear of the last twelve were made in Australia. This year, he made five centuries in seven matches and then slacked off Earlier in the week, he played
MILITARY SPORT.
GARRISON TENNIS LEAGUE.
Matches in the Garrison Tennis League for next week are.
Monday-R. A.O.C. v..R. E. "B."- Tuesday-Headquarters Wing. East Surrey Regt. v. "D" Coy East Surrey Regt.
Wednesday R. A S. C. v. R.A.M.C.
Friday-Small Units v. R. E. "A" Play to commence each day
bit. 4 p.m.
ather three-figure innings and in the latest results to hand, he is given as having made two cen- taries against Cambridge Univer- sity at the Oval. Dr. W. G. Grace has the highest number of comburies to the credit of any batsman in first-class cricket, Hobbs, therefore, namely, 126.
DAVIS CUP.
COMMENT ON CURRENT PROSPECTS.
SILVER JUBILBE,
A. Wallis Myers, C.B., writes: In the original conditions for the Davis Cup there was a clause which tipalpted that if at any time five without a are should clapse
ST. STEPHEN'S BAZAAR.
LOCAL TRADE.· THE DEATH SENTENCE.
SUCCESSFUL EFFORT AT CHAMBER
THE UNIVERSITY.
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
From three p.m. to tan p.m. are very comprehensive hours, but the whole time would well be spent at the
bazaar at the University, inspecting stalls stocked with a cholce variety of goods and enjoying the excellent variety of games and competitions.
OF COMMERCE RULES FOR TREATMENT OF REPORT.
POLITICAL TROUBLES.
J
Clearances
ĮPRISONERS.
The rescinding of the old prison rules and the substitution of new ones is announced in the current number of the Government Gazette.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
FOOTPATH BOANDAL.
(To the Editor of the China Mad).
800
Sir, I am more than pleased t
in your valuable paper, s Cotton Piece Goods and Fancy
criticism of the disgraceful minusc Cotton Yarns:-Grey and White
of some of our public footpaths. The Shirtings have been neglected since
The laws relating to a prisoner, particular footpath I have in mind, our last report. In the "Fancies"
warrant or order for is the one from Causeway Bay, bo section a fair forward business under
Int has transpired in various light execution provide that he shall, the British Victoria Schools Spring Styles including Limbrics. Immediately on his arrival in the spite of complaints to Sanitr
after sentence, be Board Department officials, Polica There is further miscellaneous prison
officera, and a letter to the press, That, at any rate, was apparently enquiry about at prices approxi- thoroughly searched, and any
Manchester articles which it is considerd this road still remains what it has the opinion of those attending the mating 10% below initial day's proceedings 'yester requirements
are dangerous or inexpedient for him bean for the past three years, i.a. :- Thursday"A" Coy, East
result of taken from him.
disgmee to the Colony. Surrey Regt. v. "Coy., East Surfeyliege the trophy should be re- day which were opened by Sir poor-but Dealers hope for im to retain in his possession shall be a deathhrap for children, and
Claud Severn who reminded his proved of take as a Burned to the donor. The supersti henrers that the proceeds were to change in Government in Canton Every prisoner under sentence
During the past two or three Regt.
Am. Cotton "Spot" is might see in that provision, go to the Buliding Fund of St. Mid
was of death shall be confined in a cell wooks, the P.W.D. have added which this framed in 1900, a pro Stephen's College, A site had quoted in Liverpool on 18th instant apart from all other prisoners, and their little quots to the miscellaneous attic reference to the world war. Seepeated at Stanley on condi. 13.550. Eg. Sakellarides 31.754 shall be placed by day and by collection of "junk" which orna- point of fact, bough the prostion that a certain amount wAN Only a limited business has been night under the constant chargements the footpath, by staclding on perons development of the Davis Cap has long since revise:l the rat raised in a given period. A large done at slightly lower rates than and observation of a prison officer the path, two ter boilers a heap The cell or room in which a of gravel, and a collection of poles charter, the trophy did remain in amount had been raised but a lot previously, Market generally rul
still remained to be secured. In ing quiet.
prisoner condemned to death is and shovels, I notive this wrack, Americh during the war. Anstralasia formally declaring the bazaar open Quotations are purely nominal-placed shall be previously examine that the P.W.Para bist plowing hard won it back at Forest Hills in Sir Claud Severn congratulated No. 10s. $190/205. No. 125. ed by the Assistant Superinten: "put and take" again, with the August, 1914, after McLoughlin all who were instrumental in do- $195 214. No. 165. $220/225. No. dent who shall satisfy himself of loose earth and sand-which they have bad beaton both Brookes and Wild; corating and arranging the various 208. $220/225.
Ita.fitness and record the result of heaped up on what was originally a Ing), but neither victor nor van-stalls and anticipated that the Arrivals 975 bales. Shipments his examination in his Journal. footpath myosite the Victorin quished at that time wished to ox-function would realise quite a large Nil Sales 500 bales.
A prisoner under sentence of 1. Schools, Every heavy downpour pose so precious a symbol to the sum for the building fund.
Unsold stock
bales. death shall be allowed such diet of min washes the card on to the 14.075 risk of a voyage across the seas. The Principal of the College, Bargains 2,500 bales.
and amount of exercise as the
read: the next day coolica strive nnd This year the Davis Cup celc- the Rev. W. H. Hewitt, responded Woollens.Market quiet.
perintendent may direct.
enry it back again to the side. Raw Cottons.There rates its silver anniversary, and, by on behalf of the students and Mr. fortune's happy chance, there wers, Li Char-chi, an old boy and sec. change to report. twenty-five different countries com retary of the Bazaar Committee of the College, presented Sir Claud with a Chinese engraving on glass as a memento of the occasion.
Sir Henry Pollock presided over
BAD INJURY.
CAMBRIDGE TENNIS
PLAYER.
TO MISS DAVIS CUP? requires 4 1 tic. and 5 to establish
Christchurch, N.Z a now record. Judging by the
T. C. Lowry, the ox-Cambridge way he is going, he may accom-atlik ke nnd a member of the New plish the feat this season.
Zruband Davis cap lawn tennis "In spite of Hobbs's many runs, ream, has seriously injured his right Surrey lost, the Light Blues pull-thin hy eating it in a circulating for its possession. That is
SAIV. Amputation is probable, and If meesstry Lowry will withdraw from the team.
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prisoner under seatence of ath may be visited by his rela- dyes, friends, and legal advisers, at his own request. The Chaplain of the religion to which the prisoner belongs shall have free
Anyway we will hope that omnign ngainst the misuse of footpaths will iminross itself on the
Metals.--Business stagnant with no interest whatsoever in new orders. This state of affairs seems likely to continue until the con- suming districts assume more access to every such prisoner. | Carolina Roid are made fit to walk
ing off a glorious victory by six
record for the international chum wickets. Surrey wore 165 runs
onbip; it is also a proof that no nation can now afford to organise ahead on the first innings but did not enforce the follow-on and do,
its lawn tennis ou lines of "splendid the opening ceremony, among normal conditions. Prices areas. clared their secangi innings closed
isolution." It must think in terms others present being Lady Pollock, last quoted. and are more or less Lowry is better-known as 3 with 7 wickets down. Cambridge Levicketer. being
Cambridge, continents; it is not enough to Mr. E. B. C. Hornell and Mr.nominal.
W. L. Pattenden, needed 12 to win and made 427 Blue and a Somerset stalwart. He think in terms of countries.
Compared with results to date, visited Australia and New Zealand
predictions have come out right. In part he may 1--
for the loss of 4 wickets.
IL
In the county championship, with A. C. MacLaren's team and Middlesex gave further proof of A. P. F. Chapman, the Test Match their batting strength by over-player, was last reported as having whelming Kent at Tonbridge. rone to New Zealand to marry his Yorkshire continge their win sister. Chapman is another cricket ning sequence and appear as if Tight Blue. they will win the championship for the fourth time in succession as they are far ahead of their nearest rivals. Lancashire drop two more points through Essex putting up determined resistance. Essex have proved themselves the Cinderellas of the competition this year. Sussex are coming into their own again. Results follow-
Hendren Gets 240.
(Reuter's Service.)
London, June 19.
At Tonbridge, Kent "lost to Middlesex by an innings and 14) runa Scores:-
Kent (1st innings) 247 (C. H. Knott 77; Durston, T.J., 5 wickets for 68 runs)..
Middlesex (1st innings) 488 (Hendren. E., 240, Cuthbertson
J. W. Hearne,
58, Hearne, J.W., 58, E. L. Kidd 72).
tennis
courts
are
Quite a brisk business was dona at the stalls, most of which were under the superintendence of I am not going to prophesy what separate College forms but there will happen in the Fanopal zone is much yet left for intending France must start as the favourite purchasers this afternoon. The by virtue of her handsome victory articles are useful and ornamental last year.
She won every tie with suitable for use in the home or for out the loss of a nutch, although curios to be sent to friends.
Oa the England worn amatel at Pasabourite after the result was declared, competitions of all kinds and
sliding shoot, but Leicester 163 (Howell, H., 8 Pmare cmnot call upon. Cochet this a
most of ali are shooting year; shu may not feel his absence papular wickets for 65 runs).
with miniature rides. Warwick 148.
with Boot and Tacoste in the ranges Leicester 229 (Shipman, A., 68; yan and Brignon and Ferét just in connection with all of which behind. Sill her rond round the prizes are, to be won. In con Astill, W.E., 67)
Warwick 245 for 6 wickets against Italy is no certainty, for venient corners are to be found Morpurge has heaton Borotra ro. drink and refreshment stalls and (Smith, E.J.. 134).
cently as last July, and the doubles sit down teas may be obtained at has an element of speculation about any time. This and all arrange. it. But, assuming a French victory,ments for refreshments are to the
Tate's 13 Wickets.
At Brighton, Sussex beat Glou- cestershire by five wickets. Scores:-
cester having won the first.]
Red Rose Checked.
Scores:-
Flour Market Report. Stock: 200,000.sacks.
Quotations:
American Patent $4.90 per sack American Straight $3.90 per sack: American Cut off $3.00 per sack Shanghai Flour $360 per sack: Australian No. 1. $3.00 Der sack; Canadian Cut off $3.80 per sack. Market steady,
Sundries. Market quiet. Java Sugar.-Market firmer Philippines Sugar.-Market ac tive on account of eagerness on part of holders to clear.
Saltpetre. Business is greatly hampered owing to the Canton political troubles.
as I think we may. Penen ought to hands of ladies from St. Stephen's PRISON FOR MOTORIST.
who were also reach the mat again. I am dis, Girls' School
V. R. C.
LAST YEAR'S GOOD WORK.
Gloucester 251 (Smith, H., 91; Tate, M.W., 7 wickets for 65). posed to shink thas the winner of responsible for the provision of the
Sussex 200 (Wensley, A.F., GB). the Noordwijk tie will climately good sold.
The services of taleated Gloucester 98 (Tate 6 for 36). Oppose France in that round. The
Indian team is well balanced, but amateur performers had been Sussex 145 for 5 wickets. [This is a return match, Gloucely say enough; the obtained for a concert held in the Swiss are aggressive enough, but evening together with a cinema not well linerd Neither Austria entertainment which proved a great At Lerton, Essex lost first nor Ireland can ope to go far this success. Evening performances
year. The absence of Spain is x-are also promised for to-night. innings points to Lancashire.plained on the ground that she has Essex 293 (L. C. Eastman 75), entered in the American zona, in which, by curious coincidence, ahe Lancashire 431 for 5 declared has drawn Cuba. (Watson, F., 107).
The real "rub" of the Davis Cup Essex 331 for 3 wickets (L. Cwill take phee this year, as lust, in Eastman 97; Cutmore, J.A., 184 | Amerier. 1 history repeats itself, .not out).
Franco will meet Australia Boston in the inter-zone rond on September 3, 4, and 5. The winner of this tie will challenge America.ut Philadelphia, on September 10, 11, the swimming activities of the and 12. In other words for Club and the use of the library, France to win the Davis Cup for the also the success which attended the first time Borotra and Leste must holding of the Boxing tournament, Cambridge 179 (K. S. Duleep first leat Anderson and Patterson were the subject of congratulatory comments by Sir Claud Severn, Sinjhi a nephew of "Ranji" and then Tilden and Johnston.
the Chairman.at yesterday's annual 51; Fenley, S., 6 wickets for 60 The task is not beyond their runs).
imagination nor their courage; it general meeting of the Victoria
Recreation Club. Surrey 260 for 7 wickets declar-remains to be seen whether it is
The Chairman said that he hoped ed (Hobbs, J.B., 143 not out). beyond their strokes.
the ensuing year would see still Cambridge 427 for 4 wickets
Fine Oval Match. At the Oval, Surrey were beaten by Cambridge University by six wickets. Scores:-
Surrey 341 (Hobbs, J.B., 104 Deent, A., 91: H. J. Enthoven 6
wickets for 100 runs),
--- Kent · (2nd-innings)-227-(C-F
Knott 62 not out; Durston, 5 (T. E. S. Francis 68, L., G. wickets for 59 runs.
Crawley 50, K. S. Duleep Sinjhi
[In the two previous (succes-98, E. W. Dawson 125). sive) matches "Pat" Hendren
scored 234 and 142.]
Yorkshire Too Strong.
At Huddersfield. Yorkshire beat Glamorgan by an innings and 186| runs. Scores:-
To-day's Fixtures.
Several important matches commence to-day, the pro- gramme being:-
Oval-Surrey v. Somerset. Nottingham Notts V. Mid- dlesex.
Glamorgan 246 (Waddington, A.. took 7 wickets for 96 run).
Yorkshire 579 for 6 wickets declared (Sutcliffe, H., 121; Birmingham.----- Holmes, P., 180; Robinson, E., 108 v. Kent. not out; Macaulay, G.G., 71).
Hul Yorkshire v. Leicester- shire.
Glamorgan 197 (Macaulay took v. Glamorgan, 7 wickets for 81 runs).
[Owing to the weather, the first | Hampshire.
doned.]
Warwick Recover.
Worcestershire.
V.
Cam-
GOLF NEWS
ODDS AND ENDS IN MAIL WEEK.
and 1.
et
FINANCES STABILISED.
The progress made as regarded
CONVICTED OF WANTON DRIVING.
MAGISTRATES SERIOUS VIEW.
Convicted of driving wantonly and furiously outside Repulse Bay Hotel, Mr. Howard T. Werschkul, a young American flour merchant, was yesterday sentenced by Mr. S. B. B. McElderry at the Central Magistracy lo two month's hard
labour.
On June 6, a car driven by the defendant knocked down and seriously injured an Indian watch- man to the employ of the Hotels Company.
With the above exceptions, no person not being an officer of the prison shall have access to the prisoner except in pursuance of a written order, from the Colonial Secretary.
All executions shall take place at the time within the prison appointed by the Governor The Assistant Superintendent shall be present and superintend every execution.
During the preparation for an execution, and at the time of execu- tion no person shall enter the prison who is not legally entitled to do so.
SERIOUS CHARGE.
SOLDIER WITH BAD RECORD
Private George Francis Webb,
sen that be." and that an in quest on a European child is no
acessary before the sidewalks of
Enclosing my card,
Yours, etc..
RIDORITE- Hongkong, June 13. 1925.
SHADOWS BEFORE.
Coming Events Advertised In The Mail,
ENTERTAINMENTS.
June 20. Coronet Theatre, "If Winter Comes,"
June 20. World Theatre, "More To Be Pitied Than Scorned."
June 20. Queen's Theatre, "The Night, Rose."
June 20.-Star Theatre
Shy."
of the 1st Battalion East Surrey
June 22, Theat Regiment, picaded/ gulity at a court martial yesterday to having Con by Mr. Johnso deserted and take with him to ame Canton three Webly revolvers.
ndian tener..
SOCIALS.
Fortnightly dance
He was arrested/Canton by aj Shameen police officer on Maj13. "He the k Club, 9.15 p.m.
Lieut. A. E. Cotton, Adjutant of
July Special Dinner Dance the East Surreys Regiment, told at Hongong Hotel, from 8 p.m. the Court, over which Major RS.S. to midnigh Paton presided, that the prisoner had been convicted of military offences on no less than eleven occasions since he joined the
Army.
The sentence of the Court was, as usual, not divulged.
CAR IN NULLAH.
Accomm
After Mr. Laitie, one of the occupants of the car, had given evidence at the continued hearing yesterday afternoon. Mr. M. H.
A motor car parked at the East Turner who appeared for the de Point garage fell into the nullah fence, addressed the Bench and at Praya East Oposite Tin Lok said that the sum and substance of Lane shortly after noon yesterday after slightly Injuring two was that the defendant had driven pedestrians, a woman and a boy. the contentions of the prosecution round the entrance to the Hotel The driver, who was an employse for a joy ride and then went round of the garage and only held a again. He would submit that the learner's licence, absconded after evidence was not deßnite and that the car had been up the delivery
the accident
path.
OPIUM PENALTY.
further development, particularly- as regarded rowing which had not been taken up so enthusiastically. It was, however, a great source of
The Magistrate interposed that satisfaction that their veteran, Mr. Cooke, had won the harbour race he was satisfied that this was what and considering that they had actually had taken place. beaten the Japanese Olympic Turner commented that it was O the question of speed, Mr. representatives in the team race impossible to drive at more than
Mian Khan, gunner of the RA., they might say with reason that "HALVED IS ONE,"
they had swimmers in the Club 15 miles an hour along the drive was sentenced to ply a fice of or nine months' hard passing the hotel after turning $1,000, almost up to Olympic standard. round the corner from the labour in default, at the Kowloon Harry Vardon, the only golfer
The death of three members Warwickshire who has won the British open cham- (Mr. W. G. Dowse, Mr. Adelivery entrance. Regarding the Magistracy yesterday on a charge striking of the Indian watchman of unlawful possession of 100 tals pionship six times is 55 this year. Claxton and Mr. R. Hutchinson) by the car, Ms. Turner said that of prepared oplum. At a previous Kettering. Northamptonshire Miss Juliet Jackson (Isinad Club, was referred to with regret in before His Worship could believe hearing, a nephew of the accused
Malahide became woman cham-the course of themeeting.
The financial Manchester, - Lancashire. v. pion of Ireland for the sixth time
position was when in the final she defeated Mrs. stated to be satisfactory con match between the two was aban- Chesterfield. Derbyshire v. J. F. Jameron (Malahide) by 2sidering that they were in a period of transition regarding It A sum Brighton. Sussex
An extraordinary happening, pro- of $236 had had to be written off as bridge University.
bably unique in the annals of not recoverable from the No 2 Essex.(Provisional). Essex British golting history, took place Boy but the danger of a recur v. Oxford University.
at Ramsgate during the progress offence was obviated as all the boys a match between the Indies alubs were now under security.
On the proposition of Mr. P. W. Won on Lost pa
of St. Augustine's and Herne Bay. Pep Lost Ist Inn, ist inn, Tis Paints obtained centage. Miss Clutterbuck (St. Augustine's) Ramsay it was agreed that it .10...............9.............. O................ 0 5046 92.00 and Mrs. Robinson (Herne Bay), should be left to the annual meet opponents in the match, cach holed in to vote the honorary secretary H..........7... Inno3iver One 0..... 5544..... 80.00
out in 1 at the fifteenth, a distance and honorary treasurer a yearly
In passing sentence the Magis- {: .....Ñ....................... §.3......... ọ....... 50.39 78.00 of 110yards, and therefore halved honorarium, Instead of monthly rate said it was necessary for 8.
amounts being voted, -*
him to take a serious view of any Middlesex.......... 10.............7.......... Zma.Immı 'Quan. 0..... 50min:38...... 76.00 the bole.
Mr. R. C. Witchell (honorary such case that came before him. Notts.us
·8........5......... I.-.0....... 2.......... O.... 4027 67.50 nominated captain for the ensuing (honorary treasurer) were thanked that sentence. He agreed that the Mr. Edward Blackwell has been secretary) and Mr. Smith He could not do less than pass. Kent... 8.4. Zumindensés On Our 40...............23........... 57.50 year of the Royal and Ancient Club, for their services by the Chairman defendant did not see the Indian,
For Hampshire Gumaganda faunadmern Oregon O. 45-20.............. 46.66 | St. Andrews....
and both were reselected, the and said that he was taking into Essex. 30 30 5023 46.00 have appointed E. R. Whitcombe, which he received 19 votes and by Mr. Turner,
Bournemouth Borough Council Tormer on a ballos as a tesult of consideration all the points ralad N'thamptonshire. 73.............. 30...... ............. ..... 3516 45.71 professional to the Came Down Mr. J. Stewart 12. Somerset.......103................ 52, Dec. 0........ 50................21................... 42.00 | Club and last year's runner up in the
The prosecution' throughout was
·Sussex ............Indien 5.0........... Z................ ..... 55.2 40.00 open championship, as professional Gloucestershire..12............... 6.0 2.0 60. 22 36,66 on the Meyrick Park Municipal Course Bournemontigon www
At Leicester, Leicestershire lost to Warwickshire by four wickets. Scores:-
Played Woo
Yorkshire Lancashire Surrey
Posible Point
...* 32.72
Leicestershire13 7 0 0 551 -Warwickshire 102 6.......... In the 50:
Derbyshire... Quq2mn. 50, Zoré ọn Worcestershire.......UI....................... Q............. Qui O... 55′′ «Glamorgan inn; 7rarüŭimun Zrmula One Dus 35min Ouk.....
28.00
25.66-
18 18
Sir Claud Sovern was re-elected Chairman and roturafug- thanks sald that it was probably the last
CENOTAPH RULES.
the defendant saw the Indian he was sentenced to nine month's onld have to come to the conclu- hard labour or a Bae of $1,000 on sion that he deliberately told the the same charge. occupants lies when he felt the bump. and when they asked what had happened,
Finally, Mr. Turner said that he agreed that defendant should not have gone past the Hotel at the speed he did but he could not agree that the driving of the car was wanton and furione. On the ques- tion of compensation his client was willing to pay.
1..
2,
No unauthorised person shall
go upon or across the grass
within the cenotaph site.
No person shall sit upon the cenotaph steps or any kerb in or surrounding the cenotaph Bite, No person shall loiter upon the cenotaph site.
conducted by Inspector Kent. Try
year which he would be able to main ada
old that position
The General Committee TAL elected as follows: Mosuri. APA In a football match at Herne Hill Alves, J. Stewart, C. J. Cooke, W. in mail week, an XI. of English Logan P. WE Ramsay W9 Girls defeated a team of visiting Bailey, J. Lyon, A. Sive Netto French Girls by A goals to 2. and D. Lyon.
SPORT.
June 20. Baseball League, Filipino Club v. H.K.V.D.C.; Hongkong Baseball
Club University.
PUBLIC AUCTION. June 23.-Lammert Bros., at 9, Broadwood Road, household fur- niture, 245 p.m.
BAZAAR..
June 20.-Bazaar in ald af St. Stephen's College Building Fund, in the grounds and Great Hall of University from 3 to 10 p.m.:
CHURCH NOTES
A-CHANGE OF ONE DOLLAR 18 MADE FOR ALL NOTICERI UNDER TUJA HEADING.
Wesleyan Methodist Church,
SU DAY, June 2.st.
Divine Corviçe at 10.16 a.m. and 6'p, m., conducto by Lov. Henry B F. BotAT. 8 om. Chaplains Mooring at Sailors' and Soldiers' Homs, Artensi trees.
Firat Charch" of Christ, Balenzist, MacDonnell Road, Below`· Bowan. Road Tram station.
Banday, 11.168.10.
Wednesday, 6.30 p..
Reading Room Open Tuesday, and Friday morninga 10 to 13.
RCOR
Complete Change of Air
THE CORONET
Mr Teh Yok-chee Nethersole Where: Hospital, and Mr. Teo Kah-tak, Government Civil Hospital, both of Hongkong University, have been admitted to practise medi cipe in the Colony.
The Air is Chauged Every Jive Minates