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SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1
SPORTS SECTION
YACHT CLUB.
NOTES ON SAILING ACTIVITIES.
REST OF THE SEASON.
AFTER 5 SETS.
NG SZE-KWONG WINS.IN 3RD ROUND.
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H.K.C.C. TENNIS TOURNEY.
THE BOAT RACE.
CANTABS STYLE v. OXFORD'S
STAMINA:
ODAY'S PROSPECTS" A CHANGES:
London April 1.
On the eve of the Boat Raco, practice has been hindered by rough water, but conditions im proved later.
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DECISIONS BY GENEVA,
COMMITTEE,
LIMITING AIR FORCES.
NANKING DEMANDS.
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Far Eastcould not land forces more than a fraction of the required strength.”
Referring to Mr. MacDonald's finexcusable reflection". ̧upone those in charge of Britons safety in China in connection with Nan! king, the "Telegraph" says it did not need the terrible evidence of Mrs. Giles and Mr. Brawn to establish the fact that not a soul! at Nanking suspected the possibil Ity of such an organised attack.
Geneva, April 1. The disarmamaht committee has adopted a modified draft of the resolution on the limitation of the period of army service laying Ng Sze-kwong, showed fairly The crews are taking precautions down that the total period of ser. With this afternoon taken up by clearly yesterday that although he against the weather, both boats bovice of the annual contingent in conscriptionist States shall not the Services Regatta, no programme has developed a powerful forehanding Atted wild water-chutes. of sailing has been arranged but if drive, his tennis is not as good as Cambridge contemplate the use exceed the figure accepted by the members wish. a Menagerie race it was when he held the champion-of two balloons under the feat of High contracting parties. This! -Reuter:
ship a few years ago. He won la each man.
By "Chau Kung.")
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course of:--Lyemun Beacon (p), the third round of the H.K.C.C. open The start is timed for 1.30 active army and compulsory mark on line (s), Channel Rocks singles from E. C. Fincher after five (Saturday) but may be earlier i
conditions are bad. (8)78 miles, starting at 31 a.m.
Finther has improved wonder- In the latter event, conditions fally, giving a brilliant display and should favour. Oxford, as The Ladies are reported as have not being perturbed by the reputa it is anticipated to be a case of ing beaten the Club by 21 points to
Cambridge's style versus Oxford's 15 but if the stories I have heardtion of his opponent.
The ex-champion led by 2 sets but stamina.-Reuter... Fincher annexed the third
are only half true then it must be admitted that the correct score
would be neurer 24 to 9 The wall ing of the ladies. team was very good with Mrs. Mitchell showing! the flust the way home in "Blue- nose," Mrs. Adams being next in "Why Wonder?". The "morale" of the men seems to have been com pletely broken and one hears tales of considerable controversy among members of the team. The ladies have truly and properly shown them "how it is done."
It was however a most enjoyable day but with a little too much wind the afternoon event was abandoned.
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The re-sell for the Cruiser Championship which was sailed with "B" handicap wind under force 4) resulted in " and " beat- ing" "Coquette" by 7 mins. 134 sOCK.. but the wind was rising practically all through the ruce, and when the mark on Club. line was rounded, the wind force must have been all of 6. Had this force of wind pre vuled at 10 olelock, the race would have been sailed under "A" handi- caps with "U. & " giving another 4 mins.. 41 secs,which would have reduced the winning margin to list over 3 minutes. "Coquette" hardly had her fuir share of the "joss" though at Lyemun Beacon where she was "et up" and able to hold through the pass on one tack. "U &" he handed off to the Hong x 2 to 4 Köng shore and saw minutes lead wiped but.
"Coquette" lead round Tathong Rock and held it in to Collinson Point but inside the harbour mits there was considerably more weight in the wind which rather over- whelmed her with full canvas set.
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It is anticipated that the race for the "U. & " prize (presented by Mr. H. S. Rouse for the cruisers) will be sailed on Sunday, April 10.
• over a course to be chosen by the donor.
A table follows of points gained
in the season's championships:—
Heyward Heys Class, Bluenone
Boojum
Why Wonder7
Adele
Lola
Zephyr
Adanac
The ex-champion led by 2: sets but Fincher annexed the third. Then came a tense struggle in the
CRICKET VISIT.
Australian Players For
Malaya?
Ipoh, March 21. The projected visit of a team of Australian cricketers Malays during June 1s now being arranged.
to
The players will probably in- clude Macartney, Oldfield and others.
The Straits Times" under- stands that a suggestion of an Australian cricket team going to Malaya for a short visit has been made, and will be discussed by the various clubs, but at prosent it is not possible to say whe ther anything is likely to come of it..
The Ipoh correspondent of the "Singapore Free Press" states that the side will include Macart- ney. Oldfield, and other est players und probably Kippax.
A later message states: Al- though defnite wanouncement of the details is still pending, the proposed visit of a team of Aus- tralian cricketers from Sydney ia the topic amongst Australians all- over the States.
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It is understood that the team will play eight matches, in Singa pore, Penang and the Malay States.
They will be the guests of local countrymen, but a fund will be guaranteed for their passages, which it is hoped will Le obtained from gates.
Amongst the players
making the trip are Macartney, Oldfield. and Taylor.
78 let
78 2nd
fourth aat, first one and then the
68 *Srd
other leading. Fincher eventually won at 10-8.
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4th
60 5th
36 6th
36 6th
Senlark
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Coquette
La Cigale Norseman
Feathers
Queen Bee
Brenda
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GOLF PROS:"
INAUGURAL RYDER CUP MATCH.
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BRITISH VISIT TO AMERICA.
Landon, March 15, Abe Mitchell is to captain the
in- British professionals in the augural Ryder Cups golf. match
Whitcombe.
Mitchell.
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Lord Cecil next opened the dis- cussion on air armaments, regard ing which there is considerable divergence of views."
M. Paul Boncour (France) strongly urged limitation of mili- tary air effectives-Reuter.
Aircraft. Material,
Geneva, April 1. The Disarmament Committee has adopted a French proposal that the limitation of material for air armaments should apply to aircraft and dirigibles in commis- sión.
The Committee adjourned until to-morrow" other points dealing with air armaments.--Reuter.
LIFE AT 145.
"THE OLDEST MAN IN EUROPE."
CAFE CLIENT 100 YEARS.
Budapest, Feb. 22:
A Constantinople correspondent of the "Magyarsag" describes an in- terview with Agha Zaro, who is pro- bably the oldest man in Europe, for he is believed by the people of Con stantinople to have lived for more than 145 years."
SHANGHAI POSITION.
Split In the Kuomintang: Camp.
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Shanghal, April 1
There are indications that all is not well in the Kuomintang, camp here.
While the meeting of the moderates yesterday was passing resolutions asking Chiang Kal shek to eliminate the Red ele- ments from the party a meeting of left-wingers was passing resolutions: urging the expulsion of the "conservatives” and "moderatës," and the immediate restoration of the Settlements.
There is undoubtedly trouble brewing in these two sections. here. All the best informed i Chinese are backing the Reds to win,Reuter.
Mr. Soong Seeks Safety.
Shanghai, April 1′′
Mr. T. V. Soong the Nationalist Minister of Finance, has taken a Ihouse in the International Settle-On
ment where, under the protection of foreign forces, he is finding it. safer to live than outside. Reater.
Freach Commander Wanted. Paris. April 1..
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The "Echo de Paris" states that Admiral Basire has asked that an officer be sent to command the French troops in Shanghai. Prob. tal, sinewy ably a Colonel will be sent to Zaro possesses a frame of phenomenal strength, Shanghai from Indo-China.-
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Zaro set out to travel round the or disagree with their methods, world, but on his arrival in Italy his and above all that the workers so A. G. Havers.
digestion became disturbed owing far have not really benefited against America. The team will to the "ignorance about cooking", under this new regime, owing to of so many Both were tired by now, but Ng sail on May 21, and will include displayed in that country. So he the prevalence Sze-kwong's experience and his re-Ted. Ray, Charles Whitcombe, Fred. returned to Constantinople, where strikes and lockouts and the
4 closing of so many shops.
∙Part... pertoire of strokes won him the Robson, George Gadd, Archie Comp- the Government granted
Briefly, the workers at Ningpo New York final set after another gruelling son, Arthur Havers, George Dun-small house and the position of
porter to the Prefecture-a sine and Hangchow felt that they r struggle.
can, and Aubrey Boomer,
were better off formerly. The water dam latest news is that the victory of the moderates is likely to be short Berlin lived as more experienced Red Stockholm
agen dictators are being despatched Being a good Mussulman, Zare from Hankow to Ningpe and eas has never tasted alcohol. He dos Hangchow.
Prague not smoke, eats little meat, but can
Only meagre details of the Heringfors sumes many litres of Yogourt. (sour milk) daily. Doctors, to troubles in these cities have per- whom he le a subject of never-fail-colated into Shanghai-Reuter. Ing interest, declare that he, is in perfect physical condition..
Fincher stayed mostly at the dis-base-line, winning a good many points by "kills" past the winner: when the latter ventured up to the net. The loser also showed good control of the ball He put up a fine fight and nearly deserved to lose. Ng Sze-kwong was extended but there is a belief that he "Is capable of a little more.
Yesterday's results:-
Cruisers.
44
1st*
44
2nd
43.
3rd
33:
4th
25 5th
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6th
12"
7th
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Of the five races sailed; U, and I won 2, and Coquette, La Cigale and Feathers each 1.]
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FANLING GOLF.
STARTING TIMES FOR SUNDAY.
Starting times at the Royal'];
Open Singles, Third round: Ng Sze-kwong beat E. C. Pincher 6-3, 6-1, 2-6, 8-10,
6-3.1
Open Doubles.
»CRICKET TOUR.
TENNYSON'S XI IN WEST INDIES..
FINAL TEST DRAWN.
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Kingston, March 14. The final (four-days) test match between the Hon. L. H. Tennyson's XI and All-Jamales was drawn,
All-Jamaica, who had scored 518 runs for nine wickets, only added a single to their total to-day. Martin scored 204 runs, not out.
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"Second round:-Major W. B.
In their second innings Mr. Stevenson and Rev. F P. Tennyson's XI scored.280, O'Connor Alexander beat Capt. E. W. Morris contributed 82, Arnott 71, and and Lieut. G. L. E. M. Sturges 6-2, Tennyson 60. Phillips took five 14-6, 6-2; 6-4,
Club Championship.
Hong Kong Golf Club's course at 5-7, 6-4, 6-8. Fanling to-morrow are as follow:-
9.28 nm. to 9.66 a.m. reserved for
wickets for 69.
cure which ensures him a equivalent. to about £4 a week, and permits him to spend his days in & tiny cafe, where he is known to have been a regular customer for over a hundred years,
CHOLERA, AT BANGKOK.
Bangkok, March 22. The death has occurred of 4,, European from cholera.
Mr. Valdemar Isachsen, of the shipping: department of the East Asiatic Company, attended offles yesterday morning and was sad denly taken 11. and died in the evening.
All-Jamalca had scored 60 for no G. W. Sewell beat W. Hyde 6-2, wicket when stumps were drawn.
The concluding scores were as fol- lows:- Tennyson's XI 443 All-Jamaica
280 (for no wits.)..60
579 noon. 729
Mixed Doubles. Miss Butcher and A. J. Hazeland
the Club. Army Golfing Society (rec. 15/1) beat. Mrs. Jolly and Lt.
10.00 am C. A. Middleton Smith, D. Smith (fec. 5/6) 6-3, 6-8.
match.
J. Middleton Smith,
10.04 M. Drevard. A. R. Sturt
10.08 D. J. Gilmore, K. S. Morri- .
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10.12 P. P. J. Wodehouse, V. My Grayburn.
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BI-ANNUAL RACE FOR SHIPE". LIFEBOATS.
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Mr. Tennyson's XI left for Eng- land to-day.
PRINCE'S POINT-TO-POINT
VICTORY.
London, March 16,
To commemorate the memory of The Prince of Wales, riding the feat of the captain and officers Dark Courtier, won Lord Manners! in getting away from their ship, Cup in the Grenadier Guards race bi-annual races are held by the at the Bicester point-to-point mest- Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club for ing this afternoon. The. Prince the "Travessa" trophy.
rode a fine race and won by two The next race is to be on April 20, lengths. These competitions for ships' lite-{ 10.48 H. A. Lammert, E. P.boats in Hong Kong harbour. have Fletcher.
proved very interesting in the past BILLIARD CHAMPION BEATEN.
10.44 Cemmdr. Aubrey, Lt. Fin- Jayson.
10.62 C. L. Sandes, E. R. Hallifax, and the various "Lines" will be 10.58 W L. Dunbar, J. W. Franke. Just as keen this time. 11.00, T. Low, R. Howard.
London, March 15.
Full details are announced in an In the third heat of the Empire
11.04 W L Alexander, T. Ladvertisement on page 3 Christie,
11.08 J. Fleming, R. K. Hepburn. 11.12 W. A. Batterfield, W. M. Cox. 11.18 J. H.. Hearn, A. O. Brown." 11.20 G. P. Lammert, F. M. Ellis, $11.24 W. J. Clerk, C. A Peel... 1128 D. M. Goodall, A, W Lodges t
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11.86 H. E. Eliams, S. T. Butlin
HOCKEY CLUB LOSE.
The funeral takes place this after
billiards tournament, Color Wales (2,000), beat M. Smith, Scot land, (1,446).
in the fourth heat. Coles (2,000) beat the amateur champion, Steeples, England (1.963)
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Enenos Aires cân • kan Bamber Rome, April 1
Shaugbal In the Chamber Sig. Grandi, Yokohama Under Secretary for Foreign Silver Book Affairs, announced that all Italian Silver Forward diplomatists henceforth will have. to serve an apprenticeship in the Consular Service whereafter it MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS, will be decided whether the|-- candidates will remain as consuls or be assigned to a diplomatic
CHURCH NOTICES.
A OHARGE OF ONE DOLLAR IS MADE FOR ALL, NOTICESS UNDER THIS HEADING
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL,
HONG KONG
April 3rd 1927. 5th Sunday in Lent.
Holy Communion (8 a.m.). Children's Service (10 a.m.). Matina (11a.m.)
Preacher: Rev. H. Copley Moyle Subject: Hope."
Holy Communion (12 noon), Evensong (6 p.m.) Preacher Rev. W, T. Featherstone.
*Subject:
Christ,"
The Education of
A Social Gathering will be held in the Cathedral Hall after Even- song. Music and Light Re- freshments. Service men; specially welcome.
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Tuesday, Church of England Men's Society.
Thursday, 6.45, Choral Evensong and Address by the Rev. H. G Hewitt R.N.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST...
Macdonnell Road, below Bowen Road Tram Station.
Sunday Service 11.15 a.m. Subject: "Unreality."
Wednesday Evening Meeting at
: 5.80 o'clock:
Herding Room at
open-
Tuesday and
12 Noon
Ye address,
10 am to
Monday and Thursday 5 to 7 pm The pubile is cordially invited to attend the services and visit the Reading Rooms
WESLEYAN METHODIST
CHURCH.
Queen's Road East, Wanchai, (near Royal Naval Hospital).
Sunday, April 3rd, 1927.
Services at 10.15 am and 8: p.m. Preacher at both services: Rev.
J. C. Knight Anstey,
Subjects: Morning, The Gospel of Work" Evening, "When Thou art nigh.". Sailors' and Soldiers Home, Arsenal Street. (Corner House), Bible Class at 3 p.m. con- ducted by Mr May: Chaplain's Meeting and Social Hour at 3.15 The Pe& 0 8.8. "Kalyan" from pm Monday, 8.15 p.m., 4th April, Hong Kong arrived. London a Ladies Church Ald Meeting Fri- March 31, a8 a.m. Satu kujday 8 pm.. 8th April, Social and career.
The Ben Line 65. "Benreoch" Concert (for members of M In pursuance of Sig. Musso- from Middlesbro, Antwerp, Lon- Forces). linie plan for the apolition of all des and Straits, is due to arrive titles of honorific ranks, the title here to-day
The E & A 9.a. Arafurs" left
of Excellency will no longer be conferred on Ministers Plenipo- Manila for this port on March 31, tentiary of the first class Reutar.
AMERICAN MINES TROUBLE.
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SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN HONG KONG FOR APRIL, 1927.
(Standard. Time of the 12th Meridian, East of Greenwich)
Sunrise Sunset
Date
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