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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JUNE 28TH, 1918,
CORRESPONDENCE, CHAMPIONSHIPTENNISFINAL CANTON CHRISTIAN
COMMENT IN THE HONGKONG NG SZE KWONG DEFEATS GREEN.
DAILY PRESS."
HONGKONG
COLLEGE
FIRST DEGREE DAY,
At the Commencement exercises on June 20th, the Canton Christian College for the first time in its history granted the degree of Bachelor of Arts Dean Kenneth Duncan conferred this degree upon Messrs. Chan Ting Hoi, Lo Ka Ping, and Lei Yu Kim by the authority vested in me by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and by the Trustees of the Canton Christian College.?
fifty professors and teachers of the In the academic precession were over various schoole of the Canton Christian College, followed by the three candi
twenty-four Freshmen who were to receive dates for the Bachelor's degree and the
Junior Certificates. The gowns with their gay-coloured boods, and the long scholar's gown of China, intermingled, evidenced the aim of the College to give to Chinese studenter the best from their own and the best from other countries, Just as the head of the procession reached the door of the Swassey Hall auditorium, the College band buret forth with
ARMED ROBBERY AT YAUMATE
CASE ARE
AGAINST THREE CHINESE.. Ng Yau Kap (alias Ng Hok San), Tang Lan and Chan Shui Kwai were charged before His Honour the Puisne Judge, at the Criminal Sessions yester day, with committing an armed robbery at Yaumati on May 11th. prisoner was also charged with receiving The first
property well knowing it to be stolen.
catod, and Mr. Alabastor Mr. G. H. Wakeman (Crown Solicitor)
(instructed by Mr. M. K. Lo) defended the first prisoner
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to try the case-Megare. J. H. Seth, R. Hunter, T. M. Gregory, A. Ireson, V. The following jury were empanelled
Franco, Quan Shun John, and F. J. Agabag.
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Mr. Wakeman said the throw prisoners committed an armed robbery at No. 492, Roclamation Street Yaumati, on May 11th. In the early moming the occup ants of the house were disturbed" by sororal robbers, who came into the first Boor, with the ostensible intention of seeing the third prisoner, who had rented the second cubicle. absent at the time. The principal Ho, however, was
[TO TBS EDITOR OF THE
The final match to decide the tennis DAILY FRESS."]
championship of the Colony was played yesterday and was won somewhat easily Bin-If I may be permitted to do so, byg Sze Kwong, who defeated S. E I should like to state that the probability Green, the helder of the title, by three will be that, after reading the leading gets to one. The play was interesting article in your paper this morning, your enough, but was by no means exciting many wonders will be inclined to conclude There were fow thrills. Roughly, it might that there is no need whatever for the be described as a competition between two Daily. Press to explain, much less to distinct styles in which accuracy and good apologize for, what has appeared in its judgment defeated fores and driving columns during the past few years in the power. There is no doubt that Ng Ste nature of comment on the Government Kwong is the more versatile player, and of the Colony regarding the war and war
the skill which he showed in placing and funds generally. Your criticism, I think the tricks of which he is a past master it will be generally conceded by all gave him a well-deserved victory. Green impartial persons, has been characterised. by
a sanity of outlook and soundness of drives, and while they are an asset of relies almost solely upon his long, hard judgment that is in striking contrast to which any tennis player might well pride much of the criticism expressed elsewhere. himself, they necessitate an almost con- * In my opinion, such articles as those that tinual hugging of the back line with the have appeared in the Daily Press, and result that time and again Ng Sze Kwong to which you inaks special reference in won points by cutting the ball so that it to-day's issuo, have been of much assist bounced quite out of his opponent's reach, ance in many directions. Honest, fear-In this respect the tactics were purely a less and well-informed criticism such as repetition of those used in the game a yours, sir, requires no justification.week or so ago which had to be left Yours, etc.
unfinished. AN ADMIRER OF THE
DAILY PRESS."'
The sun was so hot that most of the Tko programme was as follows spectators perspired freely and the strain Hymn; prayor, by the Rev. J. W. upon the players may therefore be Creighton, Ph.D., music, by the College [We thank our correspondent for his imagined. Both were obviously glad of Band; introductory address, hy the very generous tribute, and beg to assure the short rest which scame with every Chairman (Mr. W. K. Chung, Vice in that we had no intention of apologis: three games when courts were changed. President for Chinese Affairs); student ing for opinions which we felt it was our in the opening set play was for a time Englis oration, How can a Nation duty to express and which are shown by
extremely level. The first six games wore
Survivo?" Mr. Lo Ka Ping; student
burn the prople in the house if they events to have been thoroughly justified.divided and then Ng 620 Kwong won
Chinese oration, Real Education,!! raised an alarm. The house was then the following three in Buccossion and, E., H.D.P.)
consequently, the set 02 The next str. Chan Ting Hoi; presentation of ransacked, and a large quantity of went to Green. At one time he led by prizes; music, by the girl studente, jewellery, money and clothing was taken four games to one. Ho was driving at address, by the Hon Wu Ting Fang,away. After they had left, a little boy, the top of his form, and Ng Szo Kwong, LL.D.; the conferring of degrees and who had escaped the attention of the with all his cleverness could do little the presentation of junior certificates by robbure, released the inmates of the house,
cally a "walk-over" for Ng Sze Kwong. song. against hire. The third set was practi- Dean Kenneth Duncan; and Alma Mater who immediately reported the robbery to The tables were turned with a vengeance
the Police. It was then found that several and Green could scarcely get a ball past
boxes had been broken open and articles of clothing stolen. The Police concealed his opponent's defence. The fourth and
themselves in the second cubicle and last set was a repetition of the third
awaited the arrival of the third prisoner, tireen, in his endeavour to pull the match stones and earth, with the result that the cut of the fire, played a little wildly and The granting of its first degree, he said rested, and be divulged certain informa- who returned at about 1 p.m. He was ar earth is washed away by rain and water this proved fatal, Ng Sa Kwong scoring Was a most memorable occasion for the tion which led to the arrest of the first and carts. Why those streets, along which point after point with apparently little Collego and indicated the growth of the second prisoners. From the evidence, it great traffic, have not received effort. The following figures show how collegiate department. The expectation would appear that there were over ten j
Hongkong Club,
June 24th, 1918.
ROAD REPAIRING. [TO THE EDITOR OF THE “
HONGKONG
DAILY PRESS.
S-Allow me a small space in which to call attention to certain repairs going on in Arsenal Street and neighbourhood which, in my opinion; constitulé a qui
sance.
The streets in this locality have repeatedly been dug up, levelled and covered with
there is a tar coating like Queen's Road Central, Des Voeux Road, etc., is a natter foc wonder. It would cost much less in the long rum
There is another silly practice of re- pairing the roude partially by patching them up here and there like a beggar's mended trouserai If they were made uniformly well and good, instead of being
the games went:
FIRST BEL..
march.
1
Chinese Affairs in his introductory re- Mr. W. K. Chung, Vice President for
marks, referred to the past year no ā most successful one in many respects.
was that work of College grade would henceforth assume chief importance in the Institution, and that the lower work would gradually be subordinated, "This ...... 1st, 4th, 6th day," he added, is the earnest of the
Ng Sie Kwong 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th,
Green
SECOND SET.
9th
&
Ng Sze Krong....... 2nd, 8th, 8th, Oth= 4 Green 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 10th
THIRD SET·
7th oth≈ 1
half new and half old, it would be en Ng Sze Kwong 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, unprovement. We hope that during the sutamer repairs will be avoided as far as possible in view of the dust.-Yours, ete..
TRANSEUNTES..
Green
FOURTH "BET.
Ng Bae Kwong 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th,
Green
time when the Canton Christian Univer vity will be granting the higher degrees. of Arts, Theology, Law, Medicine. En- gineering, and other sciences."
The student orators, members of the gradnuting class, dealt very practically with their subjecta, emphasizing the doty of the educated to take a share, even at a personal sacrifice in the develop sthement and building up of their country, 3rd, 7th 2 especially in the education of her people. The victory of Ng Sze Kwong was a
Honour cortiñentes in token of the popular one, because most people think highest standing in scholarship, character that Groen has had a fair share of cham and general work, were presented to pionship honeurs. He has won a cham the following students: surprised to learn that the Macao Tele-interest in the tournaments if one player pionship cup outright, and it destroys graph Office was closed for business after comes to be regarded as invincible,
Hongkong, 24th Juno, 1018 MACAO TELEGRAPH OFFICE
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "KONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]
SIR-I had very urgent business with a friend in Macao, yesterday, and was
11.12.
Although Sunday in Macao is not a business day, surely such as important offen us that of the Telegraph Company should remain open after 11 am. I sincerely trust that the Superintendent will make some new arrangement in the public interestekenst
earranger
If Hongkong can keep its office open
The match again attracted a large crowd of spectators, among whom were
E. the Governor and Lady May.
"LAWN TENNIS.
JUNIOR LEAGUE,
to the public during the whole day on Sunday, there is no reason why Macao QUEEN'S COLLEGE . STONECUTTERS. should close its office at 11 8.m.. Enclos ing my card. Yours faithfully,
PRO BONO PUBLICO. Hongkong, 24th June, 1916.
FINNS WELCOME GERMAN INVADERS.
General Mannerheim, the commander- in-chief of the " White Guards," has pub lished the following order of the day to the forces under his command
Tammerfors, April 8th.
In this match Queen's College won by 53 to 44 games. Scores:-
Cho Man-chan and Nagano lost to White and Knight, 4-7; lost to Hartop! and Carruthers, 4-7; beat Turner and Dunbar, 6-5.
Lo Man-hin and Laing beat White and Knight, G-5; lost to Harton and Carru- thers, b-8; beat Turner and Dunbar, 7-4
Lo Man-ho and Rumjahn beat White and Knight, 92; beat Hartop and Carruthers, 7-4; beat Turner and Dunbar,
"ULD BOYS.·
At the request of the Finnish Gov. erament detachments of Germany's vic torious and powerful
army have landed Finnish scil to beln we drive out the Bolshevista
and their murderous 7-4. adherents. I am convinced that this bro therhood is arms, which during the ST STEPHEN'S COLLEGE ♥, INDIAN present struglo is being sealed with blood. will only serve to strengthen the friend. ship and confidence that Finland has always folt for Germany's great Kaiser and his mighty people. I hope that Fin- land's young army now fighting side by side with Germany's historie troops may become permeated with that iron dis cipline, perfect order, and lofty sense of and Ismail, b6; beat Ismail and Ismail, duty which have
served to create the greatness of Germany's army and which 93; beat Ismail and Sopher, 837
This match was won by St. Stephen's College by 56 games to 43. Scorea:-
HP Yew and S. H. Ng lost to Omar.
have led it on from victory to victory. H. H. Tsoi and K. P. Lui beat Omar In bidding Germany's brave warriors and Ismail, 1-4; lost to Ismail and welcome to Finland, I therefore trust that every man in the Finnish army will prove Ismail, 4-7 beat Ismail and Sepher, 7-4. his appreciation of the great sacrifice which Germany's noble people are now making for our country, at a time whim every man is needed for their own coun
Britton and M. K. Too lost to Omar
and Ismail, 5-6; lot to Ismail and Ismail, 5-6; beat Ismail and Bepher, 74.
COLLEGE.
Chan Shau I, Cheng Ping Kwong, Kwok Lata Shoeg, Lei Ting On, Wong King Woon.
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Miss Chan Uen So, Chue Yau Kong Sz-to Foon, Hoh Yam Tong, Tsui Chaak Lam, Tseng Chiu Sam, Chan Wing Tsit, Mui Choa Kwan, Sia Sik Kei, Ng Po Long, It Leung Tsoi; Tang Chi Man, Hoh Hung Kam, Cheng Wing Pan, Kwaan lu Kwong,
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Tsui Wai Tseung, Sz-to Chin, Chan Ping Hung, Wong Kam Yab, Kwong Sham Cot, Chiu Wing Wa
Prires were awarded as follows:-
COLLEGE. Honour prize, Chan Shau I. Coles Science prize, Kwok Lam Sham. Coles Mathematics prize, Chung King Kwan.
Athletic prize, Chi Kei Fong. Chambers Chinese Essay prize, Shan I.
out to ascertain the cause of the tenant and several others who came
disturbance, wors suddenly bound and gagged, after which they were put into a room and the door was locked from the outside. It was also stated that the prisoners threatened to
n concerned in the robbery. A quan: ty of the money and jewellery, includ- ing tea sopercigns, was found on the prisoners, who denied all knowledge of the robbery
After hearing evidence the ease was udjourned till to-day.
WHY A GERMAN FORCE SURRENDERED.
correspondont writes to The Times. in connection with General Van Deven ter's dispatch the following story of how the enemy force in German East Africa under Tafel came to be captured is of in texcst:---
A certain officer of the R.F.O. was out on a reconnaissance in the region of the Rovuma River, but found nothing doing." Having to land he thought it bo chose a quiet spot and dropped them, WIEG first to get rid of his " causing, of course, considerable noise of explosion. He then few home. Tafel was then marching to join his chief, von Lettow, but, hearing these explosions, ho (from south-west to south-east), and diverted his line of route considerably before long bumped into a Ultimately his whole force, sotte: 3,000 venter reports. strong, surrendered, as General Van De.
GIRLS" SCHOOL
Physical Development, Miss Loh Wob Ping.
Deportment prize, Miss Cheuk Bin
Yuen,
Prizes were also given on Founders' Day to students in the Elementary School and to Boy Scouts
When the Hon. Mr. Wu Ting Fang rose to speak he was greeted with great applause, and after making a few pre- liminary remarks praising the two student orations, he dealt in a practical way with the political situation in China to-day. He expressed the opinion that the Government should not be left in the hands of military oficers, but that Chanmen of modern education, practical, ex- perience, and high ideals should be in control. He emphasized the importance of China to-day training up such young men for leadership in order that China cracies of the world. He insisted also might take her place sinong the demo that, the training of young women should receive as much attention as the train- ing of young men, and said be was glad Scholarship prize, Hob Hung to ace the girls in the School teking part Kam.
in the programme and capturing prizes. Elementary Chinese Scholarship prize, Senior had placed on his shoulders the The climax was reached when each Chue Chi Kap.
bachelor's hood with its grey and red
MIDDLE SCHOOL. Most of the prizes were given on Founders Day. The remaining prizes, awarded on Commencement Day, were as follows:--
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After the Alma Mater song, the Acade audience of over a thousand people, while mio procession again, passed through the
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