SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1929.
Sport Columns
GOOD OLD HOBBS
FOOTBALL
CHINESE TO MEET U.S.
THE CHINA MAIL,
MERCHANDISE MARK
EMPIRE TEA GROWERS' APPLICATION
REASONS FOR REFUSAL
London, Yesterday.
NAVY ESTIMATES
FLEETS STRENGTH AND "AIR ARM" UNDIMINISHED
SINGAPORE BASE VOTE
London, Yesterday. The Daily Express" under- The Navy Estimates for this year stands that the Board of Trade amount to £58,865,000, a reduction Standing Committee, under the of 81,435,000 compared with 1928. Merchandise Marks Act, have re- The Rt. Hon. W. C. Bridgeman, A friendly football game.be fused the application made by First Lord of the Admiralty, in a tween a combined team of the Empire tea growers to have all statement accompanying the Navy Jack Hobbs has come into his own South China and Chinese Athle-packet leas marked with the coun-Estimates, pointed out that a re- duction has been made evan again. All over the world yester-tic Associations and the U.S.S. try to origin.
though fleet air arm is undiminish- day cricketers were saying "Good "Pittsburg" will be played to-
HIS FIRST CENTURY IN TEST
SERIES
RYDER GETS TWO WICKÉTS
p.m.
SAILORS
The Public's Apathy7 Old Hobbs." He has scored his first morrow afternoon, on the Hong The Tea Marking Committee, ed.
A sum of $3,621,000 has been Test century in the present M.C.C. | Kong Football Club ground at 4 however, desires to make it clear
that it does not accept the conten-voted for naw construction, which is tour in Australia.
This game will be played under tion of the opponents of the ap- £1,008,000 less than in 1928. The the auspices of the Hong Kong plication that the public is apathe main reason for this smaller pro- Chinese Amateur Athletic Federa- tic as regards the origin of its tea. vision is the cancellation of three tion, and is especially arranged at This is of itself a good reason for cruisers from the 1927-28 pro- The vote for the fleet the request of the "Pittsburg." refusing the order. The Commit-grammes. This vessel is the flagship of the tee point out that even if experts air arm is increased by £220,000, United States Asiatic Squadron, find it impossible to detect the pre- mainly to meet the cost of two and its team now hold the Squa-scene eof foreign tea in blend further fights for the aircraft-
championship. Reuter.
carrier "Glorious." dron's football
Practical Dificulties
The Personnel Whilst in Shanghal they met several eminent teams in friendly The Board of Trade Committee, Personnel will be reduced in 1929) games and on each occasion they under the Merchandise Marks' Act, by 3,000 compared with last April. Rave an excellent account of them-has decided that the practical diffi-Sir Charles Maddon is due to re- selves. This is the first time for culties of marking each packet with tire in July but has consented to many years that a U.S. Service an indication of its origin would be prolong his term of office as First team makes its appearance here in so serious that they do not recom- Sea Lord until a more convenient Association football. Their men mend that imported tea should be date. are capable of producing a high marked-British Wireless Service. standard of play, and in other de- partments of sports, such as base. ball and basketball, they account-
Hitherto his highest score in the four Tests was 74. Now, with the probability of one more innings, his Test average (for the tour) has gone up from 34.85 to 48.25 and his aggregate from 244 to 386.
In short he made 142 out of 236 at Melbourne runs for 3 wickets yesterday, on the opening day of the Fifth Test, batting 3 hours and 48 minutes and hitting 11 fours.
Until his going England had done came late in well, His dismissal the day. through Ryder (tho Australian captain) and further disaster followed, Tyldesley being sent back niso by Ryder, before stumps were drawn. Play continues to-day full details of which will be published in to-morrow's "Sunday Herald." Scores at close of played for our best on their last visit. yesterday:--
ENGLAND 1ST INNINGS
J. B. Hobbs, Lb.w., b Ryder
142
D. R. Jardine, e Oldfield, b Wall
19
38
W. R. Hammond, c Fairfax, b
Wall
E. Tydlesley, e Hornibrook, b
Ryder
G. Duckworth, not out
Extras...
PRES. HOOVER
DETERMINED TO ENFORCE PROHIBITION
:
As
The programme for 1929 provides for commencing the construction of three cruisers
flotilla and one leader, eight destroyers, six sub- marines and six sloops.
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SPECIAL MATINEE
THE
THE
Although piracy continues rife in SAMOAN
the China seas the situation is less exacting from a naval point of view,
The Hong Kong Chinese Ama-| teur Athletic Federation will also take this oportunity to make this
Washington, March 7. me as a trial game for prospec-
forecast in President tive candidates for the team to be
For Singapore sent down to Singapore in May Hoover's inaugural address, a
An additional provision for work next. Therefore, for this game, special session of Congress is to 31 the players will be selected from be held on April 15, to consider on the Singapore base is respon- limited to sible for a small increase. This the following members of the agricultural relief
work in the past had made small 7 South China and the Chinese changes in the tariff.
Athletic: Pau Ka-ping; Lai Yuk- Mr. Hoover, it is stated, has al-demand up Navy Votes, in conse- tat. Ne Kam-chuen: Lum Yuk-ready had several conferences with quence of generous contributions with from New Zealand, Malays, and ving, Wong Shui-wa, Ho Cho-yin; the Attorney-General and Wong Shui-wo, Suen Kam-shun, effective enforcement of Prohibi-Hong Kong, but the 1929 expendi- Wong Pak-chong, Ip Pak-wa, Senator Rorab regarding the more ture will exceed the naval share of Chan Kwong-iu, Fung King- tion.-Reuter's American Service. cheong, Li Tin-sing, Lau Mau, Chan Sik-pul. Leung Yuk-tong, and Wong Mee.
Total (for 4 wkts.) .... 240 Fall of wickets: for 64 runs (Jardine), 2 for 146 (Hammond), 3. for 235 (Hobbs), 4 for 210 (Tyldesley).
Ta bat:-M. Leyland, E. Hendren, G. Geary, M. W. Tate, H. Larwood, J. C. White,
Australia: J. S. Ryder (cap- tain), W. M. Woodfull, D. Bradman, A. Fairfax. C. V. Grimmett, P. M. F. Hornibrook. A. Jackson, A. Kippax, W. A. Oldfeld. R. M.
GOLF
S.P.C.A. BALL
PRIZE WINNERS FOR FANCY COSTUMES
Last night the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
contributions still in course of pay-
ment by £200,000. Now that the main engineering contract is placed
DANCERS
TO-DAY
at 5.30 p.m. Prices: $2 & $1. Children: Half Price,
FOR SALE
the cost to Navy Votes will largely ASIATIC & FOREIGN POSTAGE increase in the next few years un-
STAMPS..
less additional contributions are In Bags, Packets, Sets, and Single. forthcoming from the Empire.
PICTORIAL POSTCARDS
Economical Policy
The policy adopted has been to With Chinese Costumes, Views of
Oxenham, T. Wall-E. L. a Beckett STARTING TIMES AT FANLING scored a distinct success with the effect economies in maintenance Hong Kong, Canton, Maeno, &c.,'
(12th man),
CRICKET
VOLUNTEERS TO PLAY
i
COMBINED LEAGUE
The following will represent the Volunteers against the Combined Lengue in an all day match on the Kowloon Cricket Club ground to- morrow, commencing at 11 a.m. sharp
E.. R. Mitchell (captain), H. Owen Hughes, A. W. Hayward, 0. Moer. E. C. Fincher, C. D. Wales, d. L. Bonnar, A. Reid, C. E. R. Divett, F. Zimmern, and W. Hunt.
BASEBALL
CHAMPIONS OF ASIATIC FLEET HERE
COURSE
charges, in order to off-set the ex- penditure on three main objects: Firstly, the advancement of the new construction programme; secondly,
The Royal Hong Kong Golf Club of the fancy costumes being at once the Singapore Base; and thirdly.
notifies the following starting times for to-morrow:---
9.08 am. C. B. Riggs, H. Spicer. 9.16
0.28
D
9.32
2
9.36
D
9.40
**
9.44
tr
9.48
9.52
17
J. R. Collis, A. C. Bowker.
I.
T. L. Christie, I. H.
Goare.
A. Leach, J. P. Warren,
Ball held in the Rose Room and roof garden of the Peninsula Hotel, There was a large attendance, many
striking and original. The selec- tion of danco music gave the utmost satisfaction, and every- body thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The Hon. Sir Henry Pollock was present with a party of 18, and was seen dancing a few times. Others present, with parties and otherwise,
J. D. Thomson, A. Mac-were Sir Shou-son Chow and Lady farlane.
Shou-son Chow, Mr. P. J. Wode
W. L. Dunbar, R. K.
Valentina,
A. H. Ferguson, L. R.house, Mr. and Mrs. R. Baker, Mr. Andrewes,
D. W. Tratman, Mr. D. H. Blake (Chairman), Mr. H. B. Parker, Mr. J. Buchanan (Secretary), the Misses Ho, Mr. C. D. Melbourne, Captain Whyte, Commander Gifford, Mr. J. J. Mucafo, and Mr. H. Shentz.
D. L. Newbigging, $. A. Sleap.
P. Jacks, G. Davidson.
Weight.
9.56 " A. Webster, W.
A.
E. P. Fletcher, E. M. Bryden.
A. G. Coppin, S. S. Perry.
10.00.
As the American Asiatic fleet is in harbour, there will be some very interesting baseball games over the week-end.
10.04
11
10.08
F. M. Elle, W. K. Tait.
10.12
.
The Hong Kong Baseball Asso- ciation has succeeded in arrang- 10.16 .. ing a game between the cham-
pions of the Asiatic fleet and the 10.20 Honolulu Chinese and Hong Kong Chinese combined, on 10.24 Caroline Hill to-morrow at 1.30 nam. No admission will be charg-10.28 ed.
10.32
Several of the Honolulu players have left but the infield players 10.36 and the main battery remain in- tact. so a lively and close game is 10.40 anticipated.
All those interested in baseball 10.44 will have the opportunity of
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J. H. Raikes, S. J. H. Fox.
N. H. Laver, F. M. Merry.
H. A. Lammert, B. D. Evans.
the gradual expansion of the fleet air arm.
The absence of any disturbing! feature in, the general naval poai- tion has justified spreading over a long period the fullment of many important naval requirements. In conformity with this policy a duction is proposed under every Vote for effective services.
re-
The employment of aircraft with the flect is steadily progressing. The number of hours flown from aircraft-carriers hus increased. by seventy-three per cent.
Also, an organisation has been established in conjunction with the
The winners of the prizes for Board of Trade to extend a world-
the best fancy dresses were:
Ladies, 1. Mas M. Ho, 2. Hale,
Gentlemen, 1. Mr. E. R. S.
Mr. R. L. Stewart.
wide system of warning to her: Mrachant ships as to changes of lights,
Ho, 2. buoys, and as regards other dangers to navigation. This will be effected by utilising wireless. stations i British territory everywhere.-Reu- ter.
NEW REFUSE LAUNCH
The Government intends to build a new refuse launch similar to "S. D. 3." the cost not to ex- ceed $52,000.
The length is to be 79 feet over all, beam 16 ft. 8 in., by 9 feet moulded depth; and speed not less Ethan 9% knots.
M. M. In the Summary Court case
W. J. Roberts, H. Browne.
D.
J. Thayer, J. Taylor.
L. Garner,
G.
H
Mitchell.
A. B. Raworth,
Maaa.
Narian Singh (watchman)' 'v.
C. W. Jeffries, N.
K.
Littlejohn.
W. J. S. Key, G. B.
S.
Thomson.
G. E. Ellams, C. Brown,
B.
D.
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G. W. Sewell, A. Humphreys.
D.
fi
11.00
1+
C. E. Holmes, D. Ellis.
11.04
R. A. Woodie, W. J. Clerk.
watching some star players per-10.48 .. form. Yau Chung, the Chinese. pitching ace from Honolulu, and 10.52, the brilliant little catcher, Wah Han, will form the main battery 10.56 for the Chinese.
We do not know what the champions of the Asiatic Fleet have in store, but those of our renders who have watched the 11.08 "Pittsburg" men play can easily judge their calibre.
11.12
11.16
Besides the six members of the Honolulu team, the Chinese team will have the following to pick from: W. Sling, R. Shim, T.11.20 Chinn, Chinn Kee, Choy Bing- fun. Leung Yuk-tong, K. F. June, 11.24 Victor Wong, and Chang Bhu
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EL C. Fredericks, E. Lawrence.
E.
P. Streatfeld, w. Smith.
C. Mycock · E.
J.
Edwards.
C. L. Sandes, T.
Bennett.
N. V. A. Croucher, J. P. Sherry.
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BANK NOTES
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LOCAL CIRCULATION AND RESERVE
+
Returns of the average amount
Lord Kylsant, Chairman of the of Bank Notes in circulation and Standard Oil Co. of New York for White Star Line, last night made of specie la reserve in Hong Kong. $50 (a month's wages and aan interesting statement regarding during the month ended Febru month's wages in lieu of notice), the new 60,000 tons White Star lin- ary 28, 1929, as certified by the Managers of the respective Banks his Honour the Puisne Judge (Mr. er now being bullt at Belfast. Justice Wood) gave judgment for He said that when completed, are as follow:-
Averagi Specie plaintiff for $33.76 and costs the vessel, which will have Banks Amount In Reserve. (being 11 days actually worked in length, of one bopand feet, will Chartered Bank January and a month in lieu of be larger ang longer than
Australia and notice). Plaintiff worked at the other afloat or under construction. Laichikok installation and alleged It will be electrically propelled, China
and that he had been improperly dis- but the question as to whether the Hong Kong and
Mr. J. M. d'Almada machinery for generating electric- missed, Remedios was for plaintiff and Ity should take the form of steam Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist for de-turbines or meter engines had been fendants. A similar claim by an- receiving long and anxious con other, watchman is pending. sideration.
any
of India,
$17,144,683 $6,300,000*,
Everything indicated the prob Passengers for Manila on the ability of Internal combustion "Empress of Asia" included Mr. forces being adapted to produce W. H. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. W. the enormous electrical power that Smith, Mr. B. F. Stephenson and must be developed to propel so
large a vessel at high speed. Mrs. L. K. Sterling.
The fact that it might be pas Two "C" class mooring buoys, sible to utiliza motor engines A. B. Purves, E. des hitherto used in the harbour by coupled up with an electric drive,
B. Petheram, A. Morley,
Voeux.
*
11.28
>
A. R. Cox, C. J. Waddell.
11.82
LAWN TENNIS.
RESULT IN CRICKET CLUB'S TOURNAMENT
11.30
11.40
Redmond. C. P. Reas, C. Thwaites.
ble.
Yesterday's tennis tournament ties at the H.K.C.C. resulted:
Open Singles T. Honda beat J. Barrow 6-1, 6-2, 12-10; M. W. Lo
Banking Cor- portation... 50,881,692 34,000,000+ Mercantile Bank of In- dia, Ltd....... 1,848,024 660,0005
Total $89,874,499-40,960,000 In addition Sterling Securities are deposited with the Crown Agenta valued at £1,282,100. † In addition. Securities depbalt
ed with the Crown Agents and
Straits Government valued at
£2,990,442,AM
In addition Securities deposited with the Crown Agents valued A. E. Lissaman, F. Athe Government, and now lying for that ship constituted & further
at Taikoo Dockyard, are to be remarkable development in marine at £180,000. Bold.
engineering Me T
Regarding the general situation. The following statement of the 11.44 Cameron, Capt. Dob- The General Committee of the Lord Kyliant and there were dissecurities lodged with the Crown Hong Kong Chinese General Cham: tinet signs of the shipbuilding in Agents by the Mercantile Bank of ber of Commerce is to hold
Mustry, becoming more active monthly meeting at 2.80 p.m. ouRenter. Tuesday.
beat H. Yoshida 6-0, 6-2, 12-10; E. and T. J. Price (rec. 15) 46,* 8. A. Rumfahn beat W. C. Hung 6-4, 6-8; G N de Man and C. 7-5, 6-1, 6-1. de pe Stirter (rec. 4/8)(beat E. J. R. Handicap Singles: G. W. Bewell Mitchell and G. Horridge (rec (owe 15/1) best R. K. Valentine | 8/5). 4-6, 6-4) A H. Penn and (rec, 1/6)6-3761% WIEWNEW Y Bowker (nd 15) beat II
Handloap Doubles: Hi V. Parker Bonard V. W. L. Stanion (rec, and £. A. R. " Danean (sor.) beat 878) 6
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