THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1927.
SPORTS
DOCK AQUATICS.
FINE PROGRAMME FOR SERVICE MEN.
bench
HEATS TO-MORROW.,
NEXT OLYMPICS.
U.S.A. CHARTERS A LINER
TO LIVE ABOARD.
LOCAL Y.M.C.A.
RESULT OF BIX MONTH'S
...WORKING.
AUDITED ACCOUNTS.
THE CHINA MAIL,
“JUSTIFIABLE.”
SUSPECTED CHINESE WHO WAS SHOT.
C. S. CRICKET CLUB. Mr. G. R. Sayer, Mr. C. A. D. MONEY & SHARES: Melbourne and Mr. P. T. Lamblo; Cricket Captain, Mr. G. R. Bayer,
GOOD.
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TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS,
On London.
1/11% Bank on demand .... 1/11 11/16 Bank 30 day's sight Bank 4 months aight 1/11% Documentary 4 months
sight
Y.M.C.A. over the six months end. Kowloon Magistracy to inquire into yesterday at the annual meeting of Green Ranger, Mr. H. H. Rose; Gredita 4 monika' sight 2/-%
The following statements, show. ing the working of the ed August 31 lart, have been calved for publication.
Chater Road. *
*On Paris- On demand
2/-1
1220
Credits 4 months' aight 1295
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS ARE. Vice-Captain, Mr. A. E. Wood;
·Captain 2nd XI, Mt. H. F. Earner, Vice-Captain, Mr. R. S. W. Paterson; Cricket Representative, Bank wire A verdict of "Justifiable homi- YESTERDAY'S MEETING.
Mr. F. H. Holdman; Bowls Repre- cide" was yesterday afternoon re-
sentative, Mr. R. A. Smith; Tennis turned by a Coroner's jury which
Mr. Justice J. R. Wood preafded Representative, Mr. R. R. Wood: local sat with Mr. W. Schofield at the
the Hong Kong Civil Service Club. Hon. Steward, Mr. R. T. Taylor: re- the death of a Chinese who was
shot by a Chinese detective In Ap-finance, Mr. B. E. Maughan, Hon. Maughan; Hon. Secretary, Mr. L. Referring to various matters of Hon. Treasurer, Mr. B. E Ilu Street, Shamshuipo, early in the Treasurer, touched on the increase E. Longbottom; Hon. Auditors, Mr. To Cost of goods sold.. $19,946.19 | morning of September 3.
in wages due to the engagement of C. James and W. Bickford; Com- Now, York, Yesterday. Wages
647.96 Mr. L. H. V. Booth, A.S.P.,
a now ground staff. From the con-mittee:-Messrs. R. S. Vergette, R. Two hundred and Afty athletes | Lighting and Heating.. 1,234.43 watched the proceedings on behalf dition of the ground he thought it F. Strange, S. E. Alderman, R. S. will represent the United States at Printing and Stationery
of the Police.
Paterson, J. the Amsterdam Olympiad in 1928, in Repairs, renewals, laun-
W. Deakin, dry, etc.
could safely be said that the extra w
Grimmitt and S.. Eccleshall. cluding women athletes for the first
expenditure was warranted.
The Treasurer referred to a de- time.
creass of nearly $800 in entertain- ment expenditure. No bad debts had been incurred this year. Pro- fits on the bar were less than last year, owing to the turn-over being The balance sheet $2,000 less. showed an increase of assets over abilities of $1,808.44 as compared with 1926, making a total balance of $14,673.86.
The ner "President Harding" will be chartered for 42 days, be- ginning on July 11, and the American athletes will live board during the games.
The aquatic sports for members of HIM. Forces arranged by the Kowloon Dock United Services Club will take place at the Dock bathing (preliminary to-morrow hents) and on Sunday (finals), ·
On Sunday the full military band of the 1st Batth. Cameronians,' by kind permission of Major H. C. Hyde-Smith, D.S.O., and Officers and the Pipe Band of the 2nd Batta. Scots Guarda by kind permission of Lieut, Colonel Sir Victor Mac. Kenzie, D.S.0., M.V.O., * and Off- eers will be present. A special hus service will also be run from the Star Ferry Wharf to the Bathing Beach by courtesy of the China Motor Bus Co. The Launch ar- rangement for both days are under:-
...
as
Friday: Leave Queen's Pier 2 p.m., returning to Hong Kong after! the sports..
Sunday: Leave Queen's Pier 2.15. p.m. returning to Hong Kong after the sports.
SCHNEIDER CUP.
OFFICIAL RECORD OF SPEED.
on
•
By Sales Loss on working
Kowloon,
422.65
890.72
The deceased was found by the detective climbing a ladder outside $23,141.96 shop in Apliu Street, and after he had disregarded the detective's $22,236.88 challenge, was shot at and wound-
905.07 ed.
Subsequently he died at the hospital.
323,141,96
The canteen in Peking Road, Kowloon, shows & somewhat simi- lar result. The working account) for the six months is as follows:-- To cost of goods sold.. $15,727.64 Wages
606.10 543.28 618.26
Lighting and Heating .. Printing and Stationery Repairs, renewals, laun-
dry, etc.
Venice, Yesterday. The official report of the commit- tee of the Italian Aero Club on the Schneider Cup contest states that There will be a dozen events, as Webster's average speed
Was 281. follow-Diving off spring board,
miles 1,156 yards an hour and also By Sales 100 yards championship, egg and
Loss, on Working spoon race. long distance cham-refers to Webster's record over a pionship, tilting, high dive, one hundred kilometres in which he length championship, grensy pole, averaged 283 miles, 1,155 yards an relay championship, Derby race, hour. back and breast stroke. water polo final.
The officials are:- Starters:Mr. R. Lapsley, and Mr. J. V. Ramsay.
Judges and Timekeepers:-Mr. R. Lapsley, Mr. J. V. Ramsay, Mr. W. Hyde, Mr. C. Logan, and Mr. D. Lyon.
.
Referee: Mr. D. Lyon. Goa! Judges:-Mr. J. V. Ramsay and Mr. C. Logan.
Competitors Stewards:-Mr. F. J. Jenner, and Mr. F. S. Nicholls.
General Committee and Stewards: Mr. G. Duncan, Chairman; Mr. G. Henderson, Vice Chairman; Mr. C. Neave, Hob. Treasurer; Messrs. C. Atkinson, S. Gray, W. Greig, J. Kempton, B. Docherty, and D. S. Neilson.
Sweepstake Official Mr. C. Neave, Mr. D. Keith, and Mr. W. P. Hedley,
LOCAL PING-PONG.
CHINA ATHLETIC HEAD THE LEAGUE.
The China Athletic Association leads in the Ping-pong league, the latest positions being:-
Airmen's Return.
London, Yesterday,
After describing the wound, Dr. Newton said that it was probably received while the deceased was bending over, or he might have been above the shooter..
...
LOSS TO MANILA.
DEATH OF PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN.
Demetrio Tuason died early on
September 13. pt his residence on Calle R. Hidalgo, Manila, at the age of 57 years. He died of acute neuritis. The funeral services.. which were largely attended by numerous friends and relatives of the deceased, were simple yet im- prassivo, and burial took place in the Cementerio del Norte.
Perhaps Was Running,
Extension Possible. Replying to Mr. Booth, the doc
The Chairman, in reviewing the tor admitted that it was possible past year, referred with regret to the deceased was running at the the deaths of Mr. G. H. Haskett, time he was hit, but then he would Mr. G. Gipson and W. Knight. 807.29 have to be running across the de- Regarding the future of the Club, In the death of "Don Demetrio," tective's path. However, the wit-it was hoped to extend the playing Manila lost one of its best known $18,201.57 ness thought it was hardly likely ground in the directions of the residents, who was eminent for his
that this was how the deceased was Hong Kong Football Club.
The business, social and public activi. $17,856.88 hit, because had he been running, past season had not been marked tics. He belonged to the wealthy 344.69 the knee would not be beat at so by any great distinction on the Tunson family, owners of extensive
great an angle.
part of their teams but the games death, he was actively administer- real property in Manila. Up to his After Mr. Booth had addressed had been played in the right spirit. Ing the large Tuason estates in the jury, pointing out the justifica-
A suggestion for the improve-San Juan del Monte. The donations to the Y.M.C.A.tion of the detective shooting the ment of the cricket ground was
His wife and several sons and: Naval and Military fund amounted deceased, in view of the early hour brought forward by Mr. Sayer who daughters survive him. to $16,800.00. From this a sum of of the morning at which he was contended that the banks of the $1,000 has been earmarked as a found outside a shop, the Coroner lawn bowls green seriously inter- contribution to the radio fund, of read to the jury the Police regula-fered with cricket. He thought tions on shooting and also an ex- that during the months when lawn tract from the law.
bowls was not played, the banks might be removed.
$18,201.57
The Balance Sheet.
Flight Lieut. Webster who won the Schneider Cup, will reachy Vic- torlu Station, London, on Saturday which $1,000 a sum of $389.51 has afternoon. He will be accompanied been expended up to date. The by his comrades, Flight Lieut. coat of equipping the canteens was The present value of Worsley and Flight Lieut. Kinkead. $5,082.54.
The The Air Ministry la considering stock is placed at $599.39. plans for an official welcome at the loss of $2,084.46 on working ac- been shown and station-British Wireless Service, count bas
86,169.71 is owed to various credi- tors. The cash in hand or in the bank is $14,864.31.
The balance sheet is as follows:
Liabilities. Donations
$15,800.50 Donation to Radio
LOCAL CRICKET.
WEEK END TEAMS ANNOUNCED.
In a friendly cricket match be
fund
Less
Expd. to
date
.$1,000
.399.81
tween the IR.C. and the China L. Sundry creditors
and P. Co. R.C. to be played on the
I.R.C. ground at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, the following will re- present the I.R.C.:-
Assets.'
P. Furniture, fittings, etc.,
at coat
Sirdar Khan (capt.), M. Madar, I. Hussain, A. S. Suffind,
S. A. R. Ismail, M. R. Abban, Stocks, at cost J. M. Rumjahn, Maleobhoy, V. T. Cash: Mana, D. Mohamad, A. Rahmin. Reserves: A. Butt, T. Hamet, S. A. Hussain..
IR.C. v. Craigengower.
Fixed deposit $9,000.00 Current a/c. 5,310.22 In hand. 5 54.09
Excess of Expediture
over Income
►
The jury retired for a little while and then returned with the verdict as stated above.
Bur.
On this matter, ʼn resolution was passed that the incoming Commit- tee exercise their discretion in tak- Military authorities are reticenting a corner of the bowls green for regarding the circumstances
the use of the cricket field. rounding, the death of two Indian Other business included the elec- soldiers at Stonecutters on Tuestion of Mr. W. F. Fincher as a Life day night and the serious wound-Member of the Club and discussion ing of a third during gunnery of the possible extension of the practice. Until a military enquiry has been held, the cause of the Club premises. This matter was a later date, the explosion which led to the deaths deferred until and Injury cannot be established Chairman promising that should 660.49 definitely.
any money be spent on extending 6,169.71
the club premises members would be notified and an extraordinary
$22,603.70 CHAMBERLAIN'S RAIN BALM general meeting would be called.
EASES PAIN.
Rub Chamberlain's Pain Balm on the painful spots. It is penetrating, starts
Election Of Officers.
The election of officers for the
$ 5,082.54 up the circulation which carries away ensuing year resulted as follows:
699,39 the congestion and pressure that
1
14,864.31
2,084.46
$22.630.70
causes the pain. That is how it helps President, His Hon. Mr. Justice J. rheumatic pains, lumbago, backache, R. Wood; Vice-Presidents, Tho neuralgia, swollen, aching joints and Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, the Hon. muscles. Sold and recommended every- Mr. H. T. Creasy, Mr. A. E. Wood,
where,
LONDON EXCHANGES.
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Milan Berlin
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On demand
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On demand
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On Bombay
Wire
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Wire On demand
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131%
On Singapore- On demand
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On Manila- On demand
96
784
On demand
On Shanghai-
30 day's sight (private
paper)
(Bank's
102/2
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On Yokohama On demad Gold Leaf, 100 fins
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Bat Silver in Hong
Kong
... 2% prém. Chinese Copper Centa nom Chinese Copper Cash 6%pm. Rate of Native · In-
terest
7%p.a. Chinese Sub. Coin -29% dis. Hong Kong Bub. Coin par
THE SHARE MARKET.
Stock.
TT. on London
Hoar Koal
Stock
Exchange
1/11/2
|Hongkong Bank' ............. $1145/50
do. Lon. Reg... 1224 Chartered Bank
Mercantile A. & ·B.
London, Yesterday.
124
4.86% 34.941⁄2
25.24
12.18%
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TT on Shanghai..... 784
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Stockholm Copenhagen
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Vienna Prague
18.17 18.45 34.49%
164
Helsingfors
198
Madrid
27.75.
2 7/10
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47 59/64
1/5 31/32
2/6 1/11%
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$33 b $34 121
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Indo-Chinas (Pref)
The Auditors in their report
P. W. L. Pts.
C. A. A.
G 5.
0
10
Y. M. C. A.
4
4
8
In the above friendly cricket match to be played on the I.R.C.
S. . A. A.
5
1
1
8
ground at 2 p.m. on Saturday,
H. K. U.
3
2
4
October 1, the following will re-
present the I.R.C.:-Sirdar Khan
Hop Ying
3
2
1
4
Tutorial
2
3
4
(capt.), S. A. R. Ismail, M. state:-"We have obtained all the
St. Peter's
*3
2
W. Y. College
2
St. Louis
5
2
Reserves:
Club Recreio
4 0
4
0
4 0
4
0
C. C. Y. M. S.
With regard to the Open Singles Tournament, several matches in the first round have now been played off, the results of which are as follows:
Ng Tai-pin beat Li Slu-kau. Ko Yau-cheong beat Ng Tin-fong. Slu Din-lim beat Yeung Yin-pun. F. B. Grose beat Yuen Chun-wun. Young Tak-ming beat Yuen Cho- hung.
Wong Mung-fay beat Cheung Tak-wing.
lol.
Chan Hon-shu beat Chau Wing
LOCAL RUGBY.
CLUB DEFEATS TEAM OF NORTHANTS.
P. Madar, J. C. Ackber, I. information and explanations we
Hussain, A. S. Suffiad, A. K.. Minu, have required. No provision has
A. R. Minu, O. Mohamad, A. been made for depreciation of Rahmin, V. T. Mans.
S. A. R. Bux, and S. A. Hussain.
CAPTAIN CHARGED.
ALLEGED HE WAS HIT BY PAPER BALL.
furniture, fittings, crockery and The sundry equipment..
balance sheet is properly drawn up ao as to exhibit a true and correct view of the state of the Fund's affairs.
MR. L. A. ROSE.
CATHOLIC CEMETERY FUNERAL YESTERDAY.
At the Central Magistracy yes- terday afternoon, Major C. Willson heard a summons in which Captain
There was a large attendance at McCarthy of the s.s. "Kongning" was charged by Hung Kam-chuen, the funeral yesterday of Mr. L. A. proprietor of the Ping On Boarding Rose, whose death took place at the House, with assault and disorderly Kowloon Hospital on Tuesday. conduct.
The Rev. Father Spada officiated
Mr. Horace Lo who appeared for at the Roman Catholic cemetery. Hung, in outlining the case sald Several members of the Craigen- that at about 6 p.m., on September gower Cricket Club were 11, Captain McCarthy and a con- stable entered the boarding house those present.
among
The chief mourners were Mr. C. and mounted the stairs to the third door: A foki of the place follow-H. Thompson (son-in-law), Mr.
At Happy Valley yesterday, theed them, and resenting this, Captain Knight (brother-in-law) and Miss
Among others present were Dr.
McCarthy was alleged to have E. Barros (cousin). Hong Kong Rugby Club defeated a struck the man in the chest, An- fifteen from the Northamptonshire other foki who came.or the scene M. E. Asger, Messrs. Darkin, C. S. Reglment by eleven points to five. was also assaulted, and when the M. Alves, D.. Fritz, H. Knott, D. complainant eventually interfered Clow, A., W. Millar, G. H. Blok and
The Club were the aggressors from the start, and led by three points at the interval but, after the resumption, the Army team, after
he was slapped by the Captain.
It was after all this had happened many others.. that the complainant was informed
Wreaths were sent by Mum and
by the constable for the first ilme Essle, Emily, Delly, Lilian and
being hard pressed, broke away and as to the reason for the visit. The Tom, Ida and Charles, Sarah and scored a try which was converted, Captain, it appeared,, was walking Louise, Messrs. Frank Lammert, G. to give them the lead by five points outside the boarding house when he Rapp, R. Carrol, F. Lenfesty, F. M. to thres.
was hit by a ball made of news. During the closing stages the papers, tied with string and Con. Gregory, A. W. Ramsay, R. Club scored two tries, only one of taining something hard inside. Featonji, M. A. Xavier, S. A. Bux, This ball, the Captain alleged, A.-E. Wright, W. N. Darkin, H.. J which was converted, giving them had come from one of the verandaha Pearce, and Dr. M. E. Aagar... victory by a goal and two tries to of the boarding house. The com- Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Carroll, Mrs. one goal.
plainant made inquiries and dis M. T. Williams and farally, Mr. and covered that the ball had not come Mrs. E. N. Hazeland, Mr. and Mrs. from his place but from the roof of D. W. Humes, Mr. and Mrs. H. an adjoining house where some Stainfield, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. boys were playing. The boys had disappeared, but they had left be- Taylor and sons, Miss L. E. Heang, hind them on the roof another ball Mr. and Mrs. Goldie, Capt. and Mrs.
BIG FIGHTING.
TEX RICKARD WILL PERMIT similar to the one which hit Jowitt, Mr. and Mrs. Capelland
RADIO.
New York, Yesterday.
against him.
Captain McCarthy. Even in the family, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. face of this, said Mr. Lo, the Cap-Woolley and family, Mr. and Mrs. tain refused to apologies for having F. Hynes and family,... Misses Although he thinks that the assaulted complainant, and conse Patricia and Ellaine Osmund, Mrs. Bempsey Tunney fight having been quently the summons was taken out w H Yelly, Miss Ivy Chenalloy broadcasted decreased his profits, Mr. J. A Gordon Leask who ap- Mrs. C. H. W. Kew, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Tex Rickard will permit future peared for the Captain admitted Elvidge, Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton, big fights to be broadcast, because that the latter entered the boarding Miss C. M. Bondet, Misses Phyllis such action is likely to avert legiala-bouse in company with the con- and Mabel Gitting, t tion restricting boxing. He thinks stable, but denied that he assaulted The Craigongower Cricket Club, that the radio will correct unfavour anyone in the place. Mesars little Adams and Wood,
After some evidence had been Engineering staff of the able impressions of boxing Rett- taken, the case was adjourned until 'Ordinance Office FWD:
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