SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1929.
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CHESS CLUB
TWO TOURNAMENTS PRIZES PRESENTED
LARGER ENTRIES
DERBY SWEEP
THE STOCK EXCHANGE FUND NOW CLOSED
£1,000,000 OBTAINED
London, Yesterday.
THE CHINA MAIL,
R. A. ATHLETICS
RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL
CONTESTS.
CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS
The annual athletic meating of) the Royal Artillery (British) was held at Sookumpoo yesterday after-
noon.
“SQUEEZE " CHARGE
HONG KONG PASSENGERS TO
KONGMOON..
GM.C. WATCHER ARRESTED
¡From Our Own Correspondent]
Pakkai, Yesterday. The watcher employed by the Chinese Maritime Customs who has been arrested by the local Police on a
charge of "squeezing" "tea money" from passengers arriving on steamboats from Hong Kong, has been handed over to be dealt with
in Canton.
The 31st Battery won the Cham pionship with a total of 112 points, the 20th Battery was second with 56 while the 12th Battery, last At the Kowloon Chess Club last evening, prizes won during A million pounds sterling has year's Champions were last with 28 the year in two tournaments run been subscribed to the Stock Ex-pelnts.
The various events were all keen- The people of the Five Districts on championship lines, were dis- change Derby sweep fund, and the ly contested and some close finishes (forming the hinterland of Kong tributed by the President, Mr. G. list has been closed.-Reuter.
The tug-of-war moon) take a serious view of the Franklin Nightingale, when [A message of April 4 stated that were witnessed.
a
to the 20th matter, alleging that they have sur- large gathering was present. all records had been broken in the went rather easily
from various people. A public! Battery in two straight pulls. Commenting on the success of rush to secure tickets for the Stock Battery, who won from the 31st fered "squeeze" for a long time the tournament, Mr. Nightingale Exchange Derby Sweep, which is
At the close of the meeting, Mrs. meeting was held at Kongmoon and expressed keen pleasure at the in-officially known as the "Stock!
Subscription Christian, wife of Lieut.-Col. W. F. delegates will, it was announced, Mutual creased number of entries. This Exchange
Christian, D.S.0., R.A., gracefully, be sent to Canton to press the Fund."
was décided year's event attracted six com-
distributed the prizes and was aae- charge against the Watcher and Lo issue half a petitors as compared with only ginally
mil-corded three lasty cheers by the alan to sumbit an appeal on behalf at each, but three last year. In the open lion tickets
of the people. championship, however, there was this issue was so rapidly disposed, a sugnt delect in that only nine of that a further batch of half a
million was issued.] entries were received as against twelve last year.
It
ori-
man.
Results
The results were as follow:- 100 yards Flat Race.-1. Gar.
Mr. & G. Hayes won the Col-YING WAH COLLEGE Gill (31st); 2, L/Bdr. Davey (31st).
ony's championship for the first time since the tournament was
promoted.
The champion had always been
a prominem competitor and has more
the than once annexed Challenge Cup.
SPORTS DAY HELD AT CAROLINE HILL
RECORD ENROLMENT
The first sports day, ince its re- The rresment's Cup was won moval from Hong Kong to Kowloon. by Mr. H. W. Handall, who defeat-of t Ying Wah College was held ed the holder, Mr. Sequeira. There yest day at Caroline Hill on the was no doubt that Mr. Randall South China Athletic Association's deserved his win, for he was play-xround. All the events were keen- ing better than in former years. ly contested and at the conclusion: Not only
was Mr. Randall the the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Club champion, but he also finish- Ko Sik-wai. ed second in the open champion- ship.
Prize Winners
Prizes were then presented as follows:
Open Championship: Winner, S. G. Hayes; runner-up, H. W. Randall.
Club Championship:-Winner, .H. W. Randali; runner-up, C. M.
Sequeira.
At the conclusion, Mr. C. A. Montalto de Jesus commented upon the game as played many years ago when an interport match with Shanghai was contest- ed by cable, the local Company sending messages free of charge. He suggested that this should be revived.
A match was then played be- tween teams captained by Mr. S G. Hayes and Mr. H. W. Randall, resulting in a victory for the former's team by three points to two:
FOOTBALL
EASTERN ATHLETIC'S TRIP TO MACAO
to-morrow at 1.20 p.m.-
Because the local prisons are full, the authorities have devised the ex- pedient of shooting those convicted of the most serious crimes, for
example, banditry. The average Time: 10.3/5sces.
Putting the Weight (16 lb.).—1.number of executions is seven or Grr. Cott (31st); 2. Gar. Bacon eight and the total since April 1 is
tance: 33ft. 24ine,
(20th). >
High Ju .-L. L/Bdr. Bellarby (20th): 2, L/Bur. Height: 5ft. Gius.
appalling.
Lamb
(31at).
L/Bdr. Davey Burton (12th).
One Mile-1, (1st); 2. Gnr. Time: 5mins. 18secs.
Throwing the Discus.-1, Bdr. Nellis (12th); 2, Gar. Cotton (31st). Distance: 89ft. 4ins.
220 yards Flat Race-1, Gnr. Gill (31at); Gur. Huish(20th)., Time: 22.2/53eck
NEXT ELECTION
MEMBER OF THE SANITARY BOARD
WHO IS ENTITLED TO VOTE
The
An election of a member of the Sanitary Board will take place at! the City Hall on Wednesday, May 22, commencing at 10 a.m. The Rev. Cheung Chuk-ling, Long Jump-1. Lieut. Christian procedure laid down for such an pastor of the Church of Christ in (1st); 2, BS.M.. Leach 31st). election is, inter alia, that two China said, that it was the first Distance: 19ft.
members of the Board shall be elect- sports day held by the College 120 yards Hurdles.-1, Lieut. ed by an electorate composed since its removal from the island Christian (31st); 2. B.S.M. Leach of the persons whose names shall
the peninsula. The school (1st). Time: 18.3/5secs.
appcar in one or other of the two through the able management of Boot Race-1, L/Bdr. Greenway parts of the register, ie, the Jurors Mr. Richard Shim, had an enrol-31st); 2, Guz. Rainbow (20th).
Lists for the current jury year, and ment never exceeded at any time in Three-legged Race.-1, Gars, Gill the names of all male persons of its previous record.
and McWilliam (31at): 2, Gnra. any of the following classes who Leadbeater and Piggott (12th). shall have duly applied to be regis- Tug-of-War (120 stone).—Won by terad, and whose claims shall have 20th Battery-
been duly allowed
to
The Prize Winners The events and winners were as follows
Long Jump, Serifor. 1, Ng Wa- yau; 2, Leung Chin-man; 3, Leung Hon-sang.
Long Jump, Junior, 1, Joseph Mark; 2, Joseph Soo; 3, Li Man-po. 100 Metres: Senior, 1, Leung Chin-man; 2. Leung Hon-sang; 3, Ng Wh-yau.
100 Metres: Junior, 1, Joseph Mark; 2, Chung Fook-tin; 3, Lee King-ah.
100 Metres: Small Boys, 1, Wong Kam-ying: 2, Yue Shiu-lan; 3, Leung Hei.
High Jump: Senior, 1, Ng Wa yau; 2, Tang Yuan-chow; 3, San Exoh chung.
High Jump Junior, 1, Wong Tak mong; 2, Joseph Mark; 3, Chan Kiu-
πο
200 Metres, Senior, 1, Siu Put wal; 2, Leung Chin-man; 3, Leung Hon-sang.
Throwing the Hammer-1, Gar. Cotton (31st); 2, Gnr. Forrester (20th). Distance: 68ft.
King (K.0.
Open Half Mile, Pte. (K.O.S.B.); 2, Pte. Belm SB); Time 2mins. 11acca.
Pole Jump-Won by Bdr. Wil liams (31st). Height: 7ft. 8ina.
Rolay Race (11⁄2 miles),-Won. by 31st Battery.
Quarter Mile-1, Bdr. Fraser (20th); 2, Lieut. Sugden (31st). Time: 58secs.
Relay Race (Officers and other ranks).-Won by 31st Battery.
220 yards Consolation Race,-1, Gnr. Lawrence (12th); 2, Gnr. Gough (12).
Officials
Referee Lt-Col. W. F. Christian,! D.S.O., R.A.
Judges. Track Events: Major: The following players have been
C. W. R. Take, M.C., R.A., Capt. J. chosen to represent the Eastern 200 Metres: Junior, 1, Joseph L. P. Macnair R.A., Capt. E. H. Athletic Association in a friendly Mark; 2. Cheung Fuk-tin; 3, Huxford, M.C., R.A., Capt. J. A. game of football against the So-Cheung King-wa.
Crouch, R.A,, Lieut. A. J. Vivian, ciedade Uniao Recreativa in Macao 200 Metres: Small Boys, 1, Yue R.A. and Lieut. J. G. Wolf Barry,
Shiu-lun; 2, Wong Kam-ying: 3. R.A. M. Ismail. M. Ramzan, S. A. L. Chan Cham-huen.
Field Events: Major H. W. H. Rahman, Li Phug-tong. Ng Ying-
Three Legged Race: 1, Ho Wai-Armytage, M.C., R.A., Capt. A. G. kee, Cheung Lup-fun, Lai Ting-him and Lam Kam-kong; 2, Lai Heweon, M.C., R.A., Capt. M. Beres choy, A. K. Minu, S. M. Safleh. J. Tak-chin and Choy Koon-hin; and ford, R.A., Capt. D. Smith, K.A., C. Santos and M. Sabhan (Captain). 3, Fung Chi-lai and Chan Yin-, Lieut. A. R. Miller, R.A., and Lieut.
Reserves: -- Li Yun-yum and
E. P. Dangerfield, R.A. cheang Chan Shiu-wai.
Sack Race: 1. Leung Chin-man; Clerk of the Course--Captain J. 2, Ka Yau-kwong; and 3, Fung Chi-A. Chester, R.A. lai.
Starter-Licut. G. W. Seal, M.C., 800 Metres: 1, Lo Hei-ho; 2, Li, M.M., R.A. Kam-sing: 3 Leung Cheong-tai. Time Keepers. Capt. R. L. O. Mathematical Race: Senior, 1, Carew, R.A., Mr. Gr. Fisher, D.C.M. Chan San-tak; 2, Lam Kam-kong: and B.Q.M.S. (L.G.) Worne. 3, Ip Tai-hing.
Recorde. Mr. Gr. (W.0.1.), A. Mathematical Race: Junior, 1, Murray, Q.M.S. (A.C.) Medina, and Yue Ka-yeung; 2, Wong Sui-po; 8, Sergt. (A.C.) Goodlace.
Stewards.-R.S.M., R. Turner, Ip Pak-alng.
GOLF
STARTING TIMES ANNOUNCED FOR TO-MORROW
The Royal Hong Kong Golf Club notifies the following starting times for to-morrow:-
9.28 a.m. J. S. Dykes, F. K. Ewart. S. T. Butlin, N. K. Littlejohn.
A. Q. Brawn C. W. Jeffries.
Comdr. Brown, E. M.
Bryden.
G. B. Johnson D. J. Gilmore.
W. K. Tait, T. Christle.
unofficial members of the Execu- tive or Legislative Council;
persons of sound mind who have previously been included in the jurors lists but have been omitted. therefrom on account of age or in- firmity:
barristers and solizitors in actual
practice and the clerks of solicitors in actual practice;
persons registered under Section. 4 of the Medical Registration Or- dinance, 1884, or under the Dentis try Ordinance, 1014, or under the Pharmacy and Poisons. Ordinance, i 1016;
editors, sub-editors and reporters of daily newspapers published in the Color-
clergymen of the Church of Eng- land, Roman Catholic priests, and ministers of any congregation of Protestant Dissenters or Jews, act- ing as such in the Colony;
professors and ather academic officers of the University of Hong Kong;
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ECHO OF WING HING BANK FAILURE.
FINANCIAL SENSATION
1
An echo of the financial sensation in the Colony in 1925 is forthcom- ing in the "Government Gazette" maaters of schools which are certo-day in the notifications of divid-! tified by the Director of Education ende declared in the bankruptcy of as not being vernacular schools;
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2. Li Kam-sang:
Lai Tak-ching, iteries. Ladies' Nomination Race: 1, Ng
Wai-yau: 2, Yeung Kwok-on: 3 SMALL-POX SCARE Yuen Wing-yue.
Shot Put: Senior, I, Koo Sing-
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Wa-yau; 4, Ma Hung-kwong,
Shot Put: Junior, 1, Wong Tak-). mong; 2, Li Man-po; 3, Chung King-i L.wa.
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