CORRESPONDENCE, THANKS FROM THE SERBIAN REFUGEES.
THE HONGKONG TO THE EDITOR OF
DAILY FBERS."]
SIR. On behalf of the Serbian ra fugees on board the Dunera in transit-
their 1.2
WR country, from Russ I wish to convey the most heartfelt grati tude 14 Lb ladies and gentlemen of the exceedingly kuid Hongkong for welcome they received at Hongkong, and for the clothing and comfort, which will help a much to alleviate their lot, and
SPORT.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, BATURDAY, DECEMBER 147, 1918.
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
None of inst week's results was sur
sappers.
prising except the beary defont which the R.G.A suffered at the hands of the In the brst half there was little to choose between the two clovens, but the Engineers obtained the mastery in the second half, and made the game quite Pascall, on the left wing, was one sided
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE «. ROYAL
NAVY RES.
HONGKONG JOUKEY CLUB
DRAWING FOR SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.
At the Jookoy Club Stablos, Causeway,
The following will represent SL Joseph's College against the Royal Navy Reserven to-day at 2.30 p.m. on the Club Bay, yesterday afternoon, the drawing ground: K. Souza; W. Ogley and E. P. Hyndman; P. Xavier, S. Sapher and B.griffins, Mr. T. F. Hough, Clerk of the
Omar, E. A Hyndham Course, being " Master of Ceremonics." Mareal; R.
(capt), E. Moosdoen, J. Silva and L. Xavier. Reserves: V. Xavier and
largely responsible for the improvement Ismail.
in the R R gate, being made too sperdy | KOWLOON FO and clever for the rather heavy R.G.A.
defcator. The gunners greatly missed
. STAFF AND DEPTS
The following will represent Kowloon
took place for twenty-seven subscription
There was a large gathering of racing onthusiasts, including the Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Mr. B. M. Dyer. Mr. T E. Pearce, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Mr U Galluzzi, Mr. P. Kremer, Mr C. W. Beswick, Mr. J. M. Soares, Mr. R. P.
give them also a true sense of the kind Sharman, who is devoloping into a gond F.C. in a second division Jongue match Thursfeld, and Mr. F. H. Thoruss
Joeling of brotherhood between the Allied nations. With kind regards, Yours xincerely,
D KOSTITCH (Capitaine de l'armer Serbe
Banera, Hongkong, 13th December. 19ts
EXPORTING SILVER DOLLARS At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr D Melbourne, a Chinese wuN charged with attempting to export 91 silver dollars contrary to the regulations. Fuspector Sullivan stated that although the man was charged with being in poe. of a dollars he had cols 20 rest being in Hongkong dollars, the Japanese, Siamese, and Chinese
a bag round reus They were hung in defendant's arck. The Government note- fication referred to all silver dollars." but he was under the impression that the Polter were only ew, for defendants with Hongkong silver dollars.
121
cur
back They were a man short when they Carrived, and, to make a full eleven, had to borrow a man from the 58th Company,
who had just Bnished playing in a Becond division match. They have better teamN out to-day. although still without the services of Youngman and
versus Staff and Dopts to-day at 2.30; p.m. on the Navy ground (not the Mili tary ground as previously understood) W. B. Maskett C. P. Cave and J. Jack Bon; A van Langenberg. G. White and W. Webb; J. Rasmussen, T. L. Knight, Re J. Lima, W. Hyder and R. Tatam. serves: G. Osborne, K. Mason aud A.
Simmons
CRICKET
CRAIGENGOWER »
KAVY
Watson, and should give the Club a good game, although they can hardly be ex- 'bassels is making a pected to win. welcome re-appearance in the local team and should strengthen an already pretty
The following will represent Craigeu powerful eleven.
The Kavi Kiri[ their revenge gower CC in their home league match against the Club last week, and although against the Navy to-day: R. the civilians were A
man short for a (capt.), F. G Thompson, T. F. Ford, good portion of the time most people will A. W. Grimmett, L. Lammert, W. Hall, admit that the Navy was the better team V. Omar, M. Abbas. D. Rumjahn, B. Jex and deserved the points.
and A. Guldenberg
The fact that the Shield is to be com peted for this season has caused goneral
Altogether 2 ponios were shipped from Shanghai, on the s.s. Singkiong. Two died on the way, but the rost appeared to have stood the voyage fairly well, and were favourably commented upon.
The drawing resulted as follows:-
Z I
Bir de Jourbel.
3.96 Skowhald... Mr. A. I. Lowe.
Mr. J. N. H. Mady.
3
FURNISHING FABRICS
LOOSE
FOR
IN
COVERS
CRETONNES
AND
TAFFETAS.
WE HAVE A SPLENDID RANGE TO SELECT
FROM AND SHALL BE PLEASED
TO SEND PATTERNS.
Colour
Owner.
1-12 Grey
Wayfoong Mess
226 Bay
Mr. J. M. Leith.
4-44 Grey.
6. 3 Dun
Вана
6. 23 Bay 7-32 Grey
Mr. A. M. L, Soares.
8--01 Grey
ALL LOOSE COVERS
Mr. d'Almadan.
Mr. Sutterlee,
K.C.C. 83 CO. R.GA.
satisfaction among local footballers
The following have been selected to The suggestion made in these columns last represent Kowloon in this home match Saturday has been adopted, and two good to-day, at 2.15 p.m.-L. J. Blackburn, matches of the first round are to be F. G. Herridge. R. Pestonji, H. B. played on Boxing Day. A collection will Taylor, H. Overy, C. J. Stapleton, D. M. be made in aid of the dependants of the Goodall, C. P. James, A. de Bousa, F late Sergt. Linfield, of the Naval Yard Wheeler and W. Hyde Mr. Melbourne, nunarking that de
Police, and good sun should be fendant seemed to be speaking the truth,
realised Some excellent football should # caution discharged him with
be witnessed, and record crowds should warned defendant to change the dollarse the result. The competition is run on
Defendant stated that be cate From Shameen, where he had a small business and was ignorant of the Ordinance
into notca.
ABSENT FROM HOUSE OF DETENTION.
He
SHANGHAI GOLF CLUB CHAMPION SHIP
In the semi-final of the Championship the cup-tie principle, and is controlled at Kiangwan on September 8th, Captain by the Hongkong F.. With teams E. I. M. Barrett had a close match with The latter was knowing that defcat
"exit" Mr J. . Macdougall. meiing
three down in the morning, and eventu
Dr. J. E. Murray, ally lost by 3 and 2. after receiving two walks-over, gained an easy win over Mr. E. W. Godfrey, and 8.
--16 Groy
10 Chelnut
Mr. Middleton,
Mr. Dash.
1160 Black........ Mr. A. D. Melounli
12 37 Bay
Mr. Dagleish.
13-5 Chestnut Mr. N. M. H. Nonazes, 14-40 Brown....... Mr. G. H. Potts. 16-65. Grey.... 16. 7 White 1713 Bay
18 2 Chestnut
19.3 Black...........
Dr. Jordan. Mr. Lemarchand. Mr. R. M. Austin.
Mr. M. 8. Sassoon
Mr. N. J. Stabb,
20 4 Black........ Sir Paul Chator. 21 59 Skewball, Mr.Tweed. 22-24 Brown....... Dr. C. Forsyth. 28-30 Dark Gray. Mr. B. P. White. 24-22 Grey 25 49 Grey
26 67 Brown.
27 62 Grey
Mr. Gibbings.
Mr. Adams.
Mr. R. M. Dyor. Messra. Grimble and
Galluzzi.
TREATING IN CLUBS.
ACTION BY LIEUT.-GOVERNOR OF
really serious football will be the order, A MONTH'S HARD LABOUR FOR A which will be in pleasant contrast to so
NORWEGIAN.
many of the recent Charity matches" which people have payed well to see, and Rone away from, disappointed. An co trance fee of $10 per club is being charged, and it is hoped that ten teams will entor The entries, followed by the draw which will take place early next. week, will be awaited with interest, and Hon. Treasurer of the Services Enter-General, Burma, communicated to the there is very little doubt that the tourna-tainment
At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. C. D. Melbourne, Joha Murganson, a Norwegian seaman, was charged with being a
deserter from the House of
Detention,
About two weeks ago defendant, with Heyrn other members of the crew of the L'Avenir, deserted the ship, and
€1.3. were arrested Harbour Master.
on the orders of the They wore subsequent- ly consigned to the House of Detention, and on Thursday defendant left and Every inmate of the failed to return. House of Detention is allowed to go out during certain hours to look for employ. mont. It was not defendant's turn to teave the House, but he left it without permission. When his absence was dis- covered the Police were informed and he was arrested in Queen's Road.
Defendant told the Magistrate that be did not think it was right on the part of the foal Authorities to detain bim afl the time. He was only given four hours a day to search for employment,
ment will be a great succes.
CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR THE SERVICES.
The Rev. F. F. B. Hastings, R.N.,
Fund, acknowledges thanks the following additional subscrip-
with
BURMA.
The Royal Engineers try conclusions tions to the Christmas Dinners Fund in Chief's opinion was supported by,
with the South China Athletic. At the Mr. E. V. D. Parr last meeting of these teams the sappers Mr. A. V. Apear won rather easily, so to-day's match will Mr. W. M. Humphreys probably produce a fire struggle, as the Mr. H. J. Gadge Chinese will be all out for revenge. The Mr. P. C. Potts
Mr. A. and F. T. Athletic, although not winning many matches, are playing really good football, Mr. A. G. Gordon and up to the present the match in which Mr. W. A. Hannibal they have been engaged, almost without "Sporo" exception, has been the most interesting J. H. S."
Mr. P. M. Hodgson match of the day.
An important second division match is Mr. C. P. James
taking place to-day between the Navy Mr. W. P. Trafford reserves and St. Joseph's College. Neither A. C. L. side has lost a match, but the sailors only
and that was not enough. He complain shared the points when they mot the Previously acknowledged
Staff and Departments although they had
ed that he had to work as a criminal in the House of Detention and did not like iL
all the play. The result will have an
Mr. Melbourne sentenced defendant to and a a month's hard labour.
IBRESISTIBLE HONGKONG. CHINESE WHO CANNOT WITH- STAND ITS CHARMS.
At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. J. R. Wood, a Chinese was charged with returning from banishment before the expiration of his term.
Defendant pleaded that he came to the colony in search of his brother.
Sergeant Murphy stated that defend
ant had been sentenced to 21 days' hard
rattver
important bearing on the league table, defeat for either team will be serious sol-back. Kowloon opposes the Staff and Departments, which team is also in the running for cham.
a
Total
.8
$0.00
50.00
50.00
30.00
50.00
the
In connection with the suggestion to discontinue treating at clubs and in public place, the Amistant Adjutant- Lieutenant-Governor the roquest of the! Divisional Commander for His Honour's assistance in matter. It was consid be difficult, unless the Commander. ered to be practice of civil offers and zon officials. to the Assis The Chief Secretary replied to tant Adjutant General informing him of Lieutenant-Governor's sympathy with the Divisional Commander'e request, and the Chicl Secretary wrote to Commis- sioners of Divisions stating that he would 50.00 be glad if civil officers of Governinent
discontinued the
praction of treating, and asking them to submit the correspondence 25.00 to the Committees of Clubs in their Divi 25.00 sions.
The principal Rangoon Clubs were ap 25.00proached separately by the Private Sec- Τα 25.00 retary to the Lieutenant Governor.
the course of this letter the Private Sec- 10.00 retary says:"Treating in the United 10.00 Kingdom is
a punishablo ion of the I prac
25.00
offence, and the tice
of
10.00 has received the cordial approval fol
persona most interested in the $455.00 and whole-hearted prosecution of the war. 1,755.40 His Honour realises that there 18 DO question of compulsion or dictation in 89,210.40 the matter, and it must be left to the dia-
THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL BOCIETY'S FETE.
The gross receipts of the various stalls
pionship honourA, In the event of St. at the al fresco fete held under the Joseph's foning and the Staff and Do suspices of the Society of St. Vincent partments winning, the latter team will do Paul on December 8th, were as fol- go up to second place in the junior league table.
TO-DAY'S MATCHES.
HONGKONG LEAQUE, --DIVISION 1.
V. South China
Royal Engineers
labour and banishment. He returned to Athletic. - Military ground. Kick-off, 4
the colony and was banished on eight p.m. different occasions, the inst time being for 10 years. Defendant, however, per sisted in returning to the colony.
Mr. Wood Bentenced dofondant to twelve months' hard labour and four hours' stocke.
R.G.A. *.
Hongkong F.C. — Club | ground. Kick-off, 4 p.m.
folws:-
Bouvenir Pavilion
Tea-oont Stall
Afternoon Tea and Cako Raflo Refreshments : ---
Mrs. Jordan, Tea-rooms ............
Donations
cretion of Committees to decide whether military officers are to be alone in the sbandonment of a practice which is cal culated to promote fellowship and social intercourse by no meani necessary to that and.
A CHECK ON EXTRAVAGANCE.
His Honour feels it will not be difficult for those who are not military officers to range themselves with the latter in a mattor
of this kind, more especially when invidious nature of the contrary action
the
to
I'
be so appareat. As far as the Government officials are concerned, ..8 1,000.00 in Honour has directed letters 1,889.06 by addressed to Commissionera
that the action of the 150.40 will be soo
Divisional Commander has His Hon- our's unqualified approval. 153.05our is
---
Sir Paul Chater, 0.1.0......$100 Mr. H. P. White
100
Mrs. Clarko
16
Anonymous
10
Balon
and Itafles
DIVISION L
Fish Pond............ Royal Navy Bos. V. Bt. Joseph's American Lottery College. Club ground Kick-off, 8.30 Fucky Wheel Doliar Raillo Picture Gallery Staff and Departments. Kowloon Aunt Bally. Military ground. Kick-off, 2.30 p.m. Shooting Gallery
HONGKONG LEAGUR-DIVISION 11.
ALLEGED POSSESSION OF OPIUM P.m.
DROSS.
At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. J. It. Wood, a Chinone was charged with being in unlawful possession of 22 Lacts of opium droan,
Inspector Gordon stated that defend- ant was arrested on board the s
Club.
Gonlu.
His
aware that the disconfo
of the practice will result in a certain tons of revenue, but he feola confident that Committoos will not let considera tions of this kind stand in the way of what is connoientious effort to beneft the individual and thus indirectly tho 235.00 community by the voluntary imposition 477.10 of a check on extravagance. With those 188.80
remarks His Honour in content to leave 900.00 the decision entirely in the hands of your 170.86 committed. Copies of the correspond 1,600,00❘ence have been submitted to each member
676,00 of the various Clubs in Bangoon.
61.25
250,80
Concert
Chute and Mrs. Browno's Doll
Itaille, won by No. 94
1405
280K)
00.00
Mrs. B. Danenberg's Dali Itaffle Farvel Post and Storage depart-
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Song with the opium dross in bin pon Navy Res Besnis. Ha informed wituses that he St. Joseph'e had bought it from a sailor on the Staff and Depto.
Bard Co.
steamer.
Defendant stated that he bought the| B. Chinn Atl opiam to make a profit by selling it. Kowloon Mr. Would remanded the onse for the 87th Co. evidence of the anilor in question. Bail 9th Co. was fixed at $180,
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It is reported in Madras, that Mrs. 10,80 Annio Basant him Doon naked to stand as 590.00 nudidato for Parliament. It is stated *****.................... 9,486.00. that tho nosonancy money bas been provid- od and that Mrs. Bant has onblod Hone 10,011.50 Anying that she is willing to stand il there is a reasonable chance of succes
It in expooled that the nott provvedsThere will, it is understand, be no 'jermit' will be about $8,000. The Central Coun-objection raised in any responsible quar oil thanks very cordially all those who Begant's absence from this country, ways tor in the presidency or elsewhere to Mr.
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