WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1927.
SPORTS SECTION
HOME, SOCCER.
LATEST MATCHES IN THE
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LEAGUE.
MID-WEEK RESULTS.
London, Feb. 8: League football matches played to-day resulted Thome team givan frat) -
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ENGLISH LEAGUE.
Division 11. Grimaly 4. Middlesborough 7
Division H (North). Stockport 3, Accrington B
SCOTTISH LEAGUE.'
Division I.
St. Mirren 3. Clyda 2. Partick 1, Queen's Park 7.
--Reuter,
STEEPLECHASES.
SATURDAY'S HANDICAP
WEIGHTS.
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The following weights have been Allotted in the handicap race at the Fandag steeplechase meeting this Saturday:---
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Rivererass
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Blotting Paper
158
Fireworks
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Kwangsi
154
Country Mouse
350
Tam
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Chessman
150:
PANLING GOLF.
In the Creptains Cup (Royal Hong Kong Golf Club) at Fanling Jast week-end, W. Fronside qualified with a card of 81—12691
Other scores were;-A, O Brawn 83-13-70 € C. Stark 75-76:
ENGLAND WINS.
NORTHERN UNION THIRD TEST.
Leeds, Jan. 18. Under Northern Union rules, the third Tost between England and the All Blacks was played here to-day.
It was wet. A crowd of 8,000 witnessed the game.
After Dufty scored a penalty goal' for New Zealand, Rees, Curr, Bacon. and Evans scored tries for England; Sullivan converting two.
At half-time England fed by 16. ¡ points to 2.
"On the resumption, England at- Lacked strongly and quickly scored tries through Bowman and Bacon. Sullivan converted one of the tries.
The New Zealanders rallied bril antly, and inside ten minutes, Dolgrosso,, Herring "and Brówn [scored tries, Dufty kicking the
three goals.
Delercsso soon afterwards
was carried of injured, greatly weaken- ing the side.
England won by 32 points to 17.
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NEW RUGBY LAW:
EXPERIMENT, MADE, BEFORE ADOPTION.
London, Jan. 14. The Rugby Union committee has devided to authorise nolimited num- ber of games to thy the proposed new law dealing with not kicking direct into such from between the two "25" lines, so that by astunl experience its effect may be seen Before it comes before the Union for discussion.
TENNIS AT CANNES,
Cannes, Jan.. 24. In the, Carlton Club tennis tour- nament to-day Cochet and Brugnon won the men's doubles als by de- Teuting Aeschleman and Worm.
Miss Ryan and
Mrs. Satterth-
THE CHINA MAI
PAUL BERLENBACH.
Paul Berlenbach, the new light- heavyweight boxing-champion, of the world, who is also a possible opponent for Gene Tunney.
DEMPSEY SUED AGAIN.
"Los Angeles, Jan. 27. Jack Dempsey, former champion heavy weight boxer was made de- fendant here to-day in a suit for $1,193 brought by Morris Shuwitt, who charged the amount wus due him on tickets to the recent Tunney- Dempsey fight in Philadelphia pur- chased at Dempsey's request.
The complaint say that fight promotera represented the tickets. to be in the twenty-fourth row, while they turned out to be in the Afty-fourth. The champion, who wanted the tickets for some of his friends, refused the paste-boards and would not pay for them, Shu- witt set forth-China Press.
SWIMMING TOURNAMENT.”
Tokyo, Jan. 27.
A Pan-Pacific swimming tourne- walte beat Mile. Vlasto and Missment is expected to be held in Japan and invitations have already been extended to various countries.
D. H. Blake 9-1875: W. L.Bennett.. "Dunbar 84-8-76.
There were 29 entries..
The Optional Pool was cancelled
as there were anly three entries.
Photo by Ying Ming,
In the finals of the mixed doubles. defeated Miss Ryan and Cochet Mile. Vlaste" and Brugnen.-China
Press,
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The tournament will be partici pated in by many swimming cham- plons in the Far East.-Tohc.
RIVAL INTERPORT SOCCER TEAMS.
The Hong Kong and Shanghal Interport football teams prior to the match last week in which Sented, Hong Kong won by 4 goals to nil and recovered the flag. The visitors wore white shirts, fourth from the right, is the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, next to whom is Mr. R. M...Dyer, both leading officials of the Hong Kong Football Association. On the other side of Mr. Dyer is Mr. G. M. Shaw, one of the keenest supporters of football in the Colony On elther side of this group are the rival captains:-(in blue C. W. E. Bishop of Hong Kong, in white) Gash of Shanghai. "Mr. W. E. Hollands, hon. secretary of the H.K.F.A., is seated on the ground; (right).
60 MILLIONAIRES.
TEMPRESS OF'SCOTLAND'S"
VISIT.
408 TOURISTS ON BOARD.
Guido Conuigali Pignatelli and Princess, Pignatelli, the Hon. F. J. Stimson.
M. P. D Satherland, who is well known in Hong Kong, having been here as general passenger agent for the company, le cruise director. Also on board is another former
SUNNING"
THE TWO MEN STILE IN CUSTODY.
TRIAL FORMALLY BEGINS.
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FLOWER SHOW.
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING
MORE MEMBERS WANTED.
WEDDING BELLS.
DR. PHOON SECK-WAH & MISS CHAN
TO-DAY'S CHORAL SERVICE.
As recommended by the out-
Hundreds of guests were pre- going committee, the annual flower show of the Colony will be sent at the wedding this aftar held on March 10.
noon at St. John's Cathedral of This was agreed to at yester Dr. Phoon Seck-wah (a graduate day's yearly meeting of the Hong of Hong Kong University) and Kong Horticultural Society, held Miss Chan Suen-lan, the daughter in Messrs, Jardine's board room, of Mr. and Mrs. M. Chan Harr when Mr. F. C. Hall (retiring The bridegroom is one of President) was in the chair. New several distinguished brothers of officers were elected as follow: a well-known family in Singapore President: Mr. H. B. L. Dow. but his original home is in Can- biggin.
ton,
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Hon. Treasurer: Mr. R. E, Mc.
Orange Blossom. Dougall
Mr. Chan. Harr, who gave away Committee: Mrs. Dyer, Mr. his daughter, had extensive busí. Choa Poslen Mr. H. Green, Mrness Interests in Australia for Ho Kom-tong, Mr. F. A. Ferry, over twenty years before return Mr. J. A. Plummer, Mr. J. Ping to Hong Kong to start the Robinson
Mrs. Sincere Co. and affiliated con-"| (re-elected), Aubrey and Mr. F. C. Hall.
"New Cups
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The report (which was stated by Mr. Hall to have been written by Mr. Hornell), and the accounts were adopted-seconded by Mr. Ho Kom-tong,
cerns, of which he became mana- ger and managing director: He is very popular also in Shanghai, other parts of China and in America..
The service was conducted by: the Rev. H. V. Copley Moyle and the Rev. Lee Kau-yan and was fully choval. Mr. F. Mason was, at the organ and the choir “was in attendance.
Features of the flower show referred to by Mr. Hall were:-
Mr. J. A. Plummer has present. ed another "Amateur" cup, to be With a veil of Nottingham net. won outright by best exhibitor and orange blossom, the bride of pot plants in the "open" or looked a veritable picture in her dress of silver lace over white satin charmeuse, trimmed with orange blossom and silver rose. She carried a bouquet of white. fitbees.
The Bridal Retinue. · Attending the bride was Miss: Elsie Poon Ju-tung, with a peari head-dress and attired in apricot crepe-de-chine trimmed with sil ver and posy
WHEN ENTRIES CLOSE,
Intending Exhibitors Note.
Entries for the Flower Show on March 10 tat Volunteer Hond quarters) close to Mr. E.. B. C. Hornell at 1 p.m. on Feb. 28.
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The flower-girls, Miss Mabel Exhibitors are asked to send in their entries as soon as poss
Chan and Miss Au, wore mauve sible:
crepe-de-chine and shell-pink "were which Schedules wil be sent to affcrepe-de-chine. members whose subscriptions for charming with their baskets of, 1927 are paid!
sweet peas.
Those who have not paid or wish to join should send $6. im- mediately to Mr. Hornell.
"Peak" classes. Last year's was wory by Mr. L. S. Greenhill.
Mr. H. Green has presented a cup for vegetables, on similar conditions of entry.
Mr. C. E. H. Beavis had won
Mr. S.. Q. Phoon attended the groom as "best man"" while May- ter Chan Harr made up the bridal retinue as a very smart page-boy. The hymns were "Lead us. Heavenly Father, lead us" and "Love Divine all Love Excelling" and while the register was being signed. Mr. Mason played the wedding march.
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Notable Gathering. "Among the numerous guests the "Peak" vegetables challenge invited were the Hon. Sir Shou- cup three years in succession and thus becomes the owner. He has presented another for com- petition.
son Chow, Mr. W. W. Hornell (Vice-Chancellor. the Univer sity), Professor and Mrs. K. H. Digby, Professor and Mrs. C.-Y. Death of Mr. J. Barton.
Wang, Professor J. Anderson and The chairman referred to other others from the University, Dr. points about the last show, full (J. B. Addison (P.C.M.O.), and particulars of which were given many representatives of the local in the report published yesterday, medical profession, Miss M
Mr. Hall also said:-
Sloan, Miss F. S. Dupuy, Miss "I feel' sure that you will wish Craufield; Miss Middleton Smith, an expression of our deep regret Miss Pope, staff and students of at the recent death of Mr. John St. Stephen's Girls' College, re- Barton to be placed on our representatives of the Chinese- cords, M. Barton's name must Church and of the hospitals in the rank amongst the foremost of Colony: Mr. and Mrs. Ma Ying- past and present horticulturists piu, Mr. and Mrs. Ma Wing-chan, of Hong Kong and, in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Choy "Hing, Mr. his arduous labours on behalf of Choy Cheong, Mr. Mok Kon-sang, the Society, he was elected Presi- Mr. Kwok Chuen, Mr. To Jack. dent on no less than seven occa-man, Mr. David Chan See, Mr.. sions.
Wong "Kwok-sbun, Mr. Cheang Kon-sang, Dr. Jew Hawk Dr. S. F. Lee and others,
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Although the Society is finan- cially in a very sound position, there is a crying need for a larger membership and on behalf of the committee I appeal to all flower lovers in Hong Kong to join the Society, if they are not yet mem- bera.
tion..
Thanks to Helpers.
Gifts from Afar. After the wedding a reception was held at St. John's Hall tho University,
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Australian trade," said Mr. Carroll, "but it is so utterly absurd that it is dangerous not to reply to it. It has been the practice for many years to ship butter to the East in tins contain- ing 1202, 240z, and 60oz. That
the amounts are fixed by Com- monwealth regulation, for the express "purpose of permitting the Australian exporter to com-Op Berlia pete successfully with the Dutch, and the Danish market.
The bride's travelling dress will be of shell pink embroidered "Those so inclined have only with sequin and the honeymoon to write to Mr. Hornell and acis being spent at Singapore.
The bridegroom's gift to the PIRACY.company their letter with the sum
of $5, which is the moderate bride was a diamond bracelet and amount of the annual subscrip-in return he received a gold
watch.
Presents were sent to the happy couple from friends and relatives "I would express the thanks of in Australia and America and the committee to all who so gen-from even far-off parts of China. With 60 American millionaires member of the Hong Kong office in The case against the remaining erously assisted, either financially and about 350 other wealthy travel-Mr. B. H. Stearns, who has been two men detained in connection or in kind, in making last year's lers on board, the "Empress of transferred to Shanghal and is re-with-the "Sunning" piracy was show the success it was, and I Scotland" is due to arrive in Hong, turning to that port.
formally opened before Mr. R. E. trust that we may rely on a con- WHAT CHINA GETS. is the net weight of butter, and Kong to-morrow morning from
Lindsell at the Central Magis-tinuance of their support, Manila. a
The "Empress of Scotland" set tracy this morning, Mr. T. H. "I cannot leave this matter of On her second visit to this port, out from Southampton on a
King, Director of Criminal Intel-recognition of services rendered this ifner the Sagship of the Cana-days' cruise of the world, including ligence, appearing on behalf of without making special reference dian Pacific Co.'s fleet will stay 30 ports in 22 different countries.
The distance covered will be 35,907 the Police.
to our tireless honorary secretary, ABSOLUTELY NO DECEPTION until 10 p.m. on Sunday.
The accused having been duly Mr. B. B. C. Hornell, and Messrs. But she will not be seen in the miles.
The "Empress of Scotland" came charged, Mr. King, in reply to Mr. Gibb, Piercy, Plummer, Green
Melbourne.. middle of the harbour to-morrow. On arrival this giant ship will go by way of Cherbourg, Quebec, New Lindsell, said that the first accusand Dowbiggin who, among many
Quarry York, Madeira, Gibraltar, Algiers, ed was found wounded in one of others, stand out as regards their utterly absurd," was the comment tipa make it compulsory to mark into dry-dock at Talkoo, Bay, coming up to the Kowloon Monaco, Naples, Haifa, Port Said, the boats, whilst the second accus efforts on behalf of the Society.
offered by the Common the net contents of the fine, and Suez, Bombay, Colombo, Padanged was the man who was felled on wharf on Friday.
ou will see from the statement wealth supervisor of dairy the number of tins, on the outside Batavia, Singapore and Manila.
the bridge by the 2nd. Officer of accounts that our financial ports, Mr. P. 3. Carroll, upon the of the box in which they are From Hong Kong she, goes to when the ship was re-captured. position is better by some 3200 statement of Mr. Roland Green packed. The buyers on the other
Chinwangtao, Kobe,
check these Mr. Lindsell Has the first de thar at the same time last year." M.HR that Australian Arms side, of course, Yokohama, Honolula, Hile, Sanfendant still got the bullet in Francisco, Havana, and then back
him?
No Trip to Canton. The local office of the C.P.R. in- "forms the "China Mail" that there are 408 tourists on this 25,000 ton
boat, who will be conducted over the customary sight-seeing trips over the Colony, that is, around the island, the Territories road, up the Peak etc.
£2,000 For A Suite:
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to New York, Cherbourg, and Mr. King No. It has been ex- Southampton.
The minimum fare for the trip tracted under an operation He in £3 38, a day but some of the is, however, still in the doctors American millionaires who enter hands.
No decision has been made to into these world-tours ad enthusias Mr. Lindsell: The two accused omit Shanghai and Chinwangtaotically are paying as much as £2,000 | are remanded in custody until 1 (the latter being the port for for the privilege of having an enam. to-morrow. Peking) as it is at present the in-tire suite to themselves on their
tention to visit these places. Thero long voyage will be no aire tour to Canton.
The "Empress of Scotland" has bigger proportion of British globetrotters than other boat calling here.
Mr. Sutherland In Charge. Among the notable personages on board are Sir James Mills, K.C.M.G., Lady E. Marie Roberts, Princs
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A feature of the cruise was that the party were able to spend Christ mus Eve in the Holy Land, a side tour placing them within easy reach of Nazareth, Tiberias, the Sea of Gallled and Jerusalem!
Messrs. Harland and Wolf Ltd. have painted the ship externally
CANADA'S STATUS.
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tins of 120z, to the pound. An Afghanistan, former Plenipoten- The Premier (Mr. A. Tas other big firm some time after tiary Minister to Paris, accom- chereau) and Mr. Arthur Sauve, sent butter, equally as good as panied by the Sultana Dias, A leader of the Conservative Opposi- tion; have issued, warnings against that forwarded by the first firm, royal Afghan princeze has Infringement of the rights of but at lower rates. The cheaper rived in Parle,They were Quebec In any changes in Canada's article was soon in good debated by a representative of the and internally. The second-ch
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