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LONDON, Beptember 27th,
The Isaders of the transport workers laye
HOUSES BWEFT AWAY IN FRANCE. Fient circular letter to the affiliated Uzjona
BRIDGES DESTROYED IN
SWITZERLAND."
Mikuridine izen badly daa
requesting for further power. Da the ground that the coal strike crisis is by no means aver and positive action rot, a miriku. character may face them during the pressat
week.
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ODESSA
TRURJULY.
BEPTEMBER
KOWLOON CRICKET OLUB, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
THE REPORT
The following was the report presented by the Committee: Gentlemen Your Com mities herewith submit their Report and Bratemnal of Accun for the year ending
let August, 1920, 199
BATANANGKA
RECORD FINANCIAL YEARS
The annual general meeting of the Kow, DON. Septatober 9th.loon Cricket Club was hulit, yesterday
juga asoning,” at the Club-house;"
The profit on the working of the Club Dr. Camount, to 86,548.31 as compard with Leadquarters relate Forsyth the President, occupied the chair, #1-135.00 for 1918-1918, and preates a record,
Soviet atrocities in and
of: Genera
Odessa brought by." Denikin's army,
with his wifen, käd sister-in-law," escaped by a small open host Seg when he learned that it was these young women's turn to be nationalised Numbari EARLIER CABLES,
of their goal friends, had been seized. natiazalied, and went to the Chilpese lines, SATISFACTORY PROGRESS OF CON-
The nationalisation of pain was conduct FERENCE WITH OWNERS.exdayshonically by with commissari
while every month fixed weeks are officially Loxdor, Eqptember 2718. A proclaimed as "Free Eora Weekz.
A joins Conference of mal-owners and miners at for three houts this morning and discussed the reduction in output a means for securing incressed output Iz then adjourned till to-morrow for the pur. pose of enabling the members to consult turir respective committees,
IN FLIGHT
are also present Mata A. E. Abrahan (Hon. and L J. Blackburn (H and a large number of mem
The CEEMAN expressed his pleasure at being amongst the members once again, and said that they would hardly realise what is felt like to come back ram a death sentence, because that was firtually what it was the last time Ther met
together, When he had wished them Good-bye
LONDON, September 27th. distressing picture of devastation wrought by Boods, owing to violens rain- storms, in France, Switzerland and North Italy
correspondent eatingted at Afty |***** the Upper have been and houses have been
FALL OF BOKHARA. the raging torrente.
EMIR, WITH REMNANTS OF ARMThen, be bad not expected to return Henry James of cattle are report
Unfortunately, for them, judging from the Widespread devastation has been caused
beaušīnai report, be was back, but they could in Switzerland. The basin of the Upper
LONDON, September then hum-away again by pensioning him The capture of Bokhara by the Bolshevik Khine sad, also, the Rhone Valley, above -It is understood that negotiations are forces was only affected, "after" desperate off for life. They had a wonderful finan- Lake Lemait,
have been completely proceeding in most friendly manner, and fighting, in which both sides lost heavily. cual period during his absences the best there are grounds for hoping that a mutual According to despatches from India, the they had or many, many years past, and ravaged. The Simplon line has been sub satisfactory settlement of the dispute will positions were on and loss repentedly, it was deugatzal jupon to cure ANSA EDO several places. A number of be reached almost immediately. It is and it was only after the Red Command nu ai covoru or replies zog sie Clug. merged bridges have been destroyed, and all tele. 'pected that a definite decision" will be sab had been compelled to draw on reserves that set congratulated the love whitman, anu mitted to the National Conference of the city was captured and given over to phone and telegraphie communication in Mineri Delegates in London on September loot and the
30th for acceptance
The Emir of Bokhara with the remnants The Hoods in North Italy were catas Meanwhile, however, an intransigent of his army fled to the Afghan Frontier trophic specially af Frinli Lakes Mag-pirit is evidencing itself in South Wales. The Bolsheviks executed amber of the giore and Como overflowed, and the tow A meeting of the Executiva Council of the inhabitants, and took others to Taskent for of Como was partly submerged under South Wales Miners Federation at trial.
Ligarin, also, suffered severely, Cardiff, today, passed a resolusion declar while a waterpout, secoupant by terring that in view of very general, protests de wind, destroyed the hats at Caffagnana from the districts against committing the which were sheltering victims of the recent minets in the present negotiations to the Hearthquake në
-} future regulation of wages by output, the Council had decided to telegraph to the Welab representatives on the Committee of WILD WEEK-END: TROOPS CALLED the Miners. Federation of Great Britain stating that the Council was unanimously of opinion that the present demand for sa.. increase in wagm should be settled and that the whole matter of the consolidation of
at
interrupted.
water.
RIOTS IN BELFAST.
(OUT!")
LONDON, September 97th. The wild week-end happenings neces sitated the calling out of two battalions of soldiers. Armoured cars patrolled the streets and helped to quell the outbreak
t wages and the method of regulatfig future changes, should be subject to inve signtion and further consultation with the
whole of the workmen.
HOPEFUL OUTLOOK.
LATEL
POLAND'S AVARS.
for the ver MOUSEFUL
LEAGUE CRICKET
then Played 8 Won
1. Position Ard-ftie)
BATTING,
Noof Innings.
The increase in spread over numerong head- ings, being mainly Subscriptions #180.00 Macaskill... § Entrance From $100.00 Bar $270.00. Con D. M. Goodinti 7 corky $25.00 The Club's thanks are due Jay. Draga
Times not out
ERAGES.
ighest More.
-Lost
100 218.00
18:42 100
(0.0) 477020.71
17:129
&
to the members who arranged and assisted, P. Robinson in making the concerte such EB.D. Evans Debenture taken up were $13 of which AW. Ramsey about 200 were in the form of prizes in race Stalker. sweeps, for the running of which the Club's Played in less than å thanks are due to ir Elson and those R. Pestonji members who assisted in selling the tickets. O Bram AWT Elson
w
During the your 110 new members joined L. J. Blackburn the Club, 26 resigned, and, four desths were A. de Boura - reported, while 74 naum were removed from H. Chery left the fogy, and been absent for several the list being principally members who had
years. This now leares memb^nhip of 171. as against 385 for 1918, dirided 31× follows:-
Present Absent Total,
"Life"
Ordinary
Seagoing
Naval & Military.
GROUND.
Name
'BOWLING.
971333 91 9,18 16.00
19.88.
Average.
| J. Stalker V
78.
R. Perlonji
-58.4 47 255 91 (1976).
82 18 187
16
H. Overy
B. D. EVA
371
19188
JV Bragg
- PRIZES, C
26.14 28.66
Donnithorne, Exci... R. Maca kill.
1st Batting League presented by J. He 1st Bowling League presented by: F. P. Shroff, Esq. Stalker.
Edwards, Esq., D. M. Goodall..
2nd Rowling League presented by Club, R. Pestoning and make an a
Team Prize Winners
greatag Cuturimatay, Da quid red; . M. Meet who was one of the We regret having to record the death of 10, say 15 such for the sporting section founders of the Club and also one of the of the Crab Dá
ow blood, he bouge. They wantal aceeenest sportsmen and workers. Also the more and urea for ema, and JP deaths of Mears W. H. Woolley, E. R.Sad Batting League presented by G. R. kubinsons for cricket. The Dowing See Millar and F. E. Rover stud" was a gran luy que, abu be prasured juny moun kase ka with the chiadipionship The cricket pitea appears in good condi. 10 Gour section at the present time, tion, though it may be found necessary at judging by the handienp, was more or the end of the coining teeson, to relere it at Pria Batring presented by "An Old PROGUE, A Standspil, aug they van.ed The outground has lately received attentionist Prize Barling presented by H
Member, won by A, 0, Brawo. another wenneth McLean to in Cham-and largely returfed and it is hoped that Uvery, E won-bel. Fletcher ptonships to not.ced m one of the with continued attention it will be in better and Prize Batting presented by FW- Papers he names of probables for the rim for the next tennis season. The upper Stapleton, Req, won by F. J. Edwarda.
aer port matcu, bus he was rather surground has been almost exclusively used as prised not to and howloon representa a bowling green and is in excel at condi. Give. In reading the averages of the Club too. The Come itter suggest that the in- he found that Diiriend Kacaskill coming committee proceed forthwith to lay bau an average of 15 for last season, and our fullized green beweerthe two it was strange his name was not mentioned. grounds as it will be an undoubted aser to ne hoped lost in the cour of the next the Club, and with free, the top. ground for
weeks he would have the pleasure of
» MANÝ PRISONERS TAKEN.:
WARSAW September with The Poles have captured Grodno after
prisoners and much war material.
heavy fighting, taking a large number
POLES PREPARING FRESH OFFENSIVE.
of
Faq won by WE Wraser.
2nd Prize Bowling presented by J, Rom
Friendly Matches, Prize Winners Prize presented by W Kay, Esq., won by B. D. Evans, que
Prize presented by W T Flson, Esq., won by C. I. Stapleton
GOLF SECTION. **** RESULTS OF COMPETITIONS 1919-1920 Capt.' Cup 1st WT Elson
d
LONDON, September 27th. It is reported from Wi that the Poles have taken
Grodno, which, There were two separate attacks against
supposed to be under the pro tion of "Police patrols on Saturday night. The
the League of Nations. It is pointed out -asailants jumped out of cover and fired
that only another month is available for point-blank without any warning. · · After
campaigning before winter stops all open that firing spread in several districts. The goal situation is brighter to-night tions. The new move is said to be prepara It transpires that the three civilians, than it has been for some weeks, much to tory to an offensive against the Red Army tho were killed-apparently in the course the public relief. General satisfaction is concentrated on the Minak Les sector; am of reprisals were shot in their homes. It manifest among the owners and miners unless its destruction is achieved before in
declared that ment The belief is consdeals Wrangel, leaving the Bolshevics free for
two were known Sing the prospect of the negotiations reaching ster, the forces will be used to crush General Intense excitement prevailed the whole of Sunday when for the first time the Cits entertained that the datam line will be fresh sitempt to over.rum Poland in Spring year before about 900 I was an in- The pavilion, remains in fair condition Mac's Cup.-ist, K. P. Macankill; Sud,
fixed at lo-morrow's Conference:
time.
In this connection, Lord Aberconway, LEAGUE OF NATIONS INTERVENES Chairman of the Sheepbridge Colliery which held its meeting to day anticipaten
WAR AGAINST LITHUANIA,“
a
seeing some of the Kowloon members stems which is, urgently, Teeded during the the net and uns dome would be chosen Cricket Season The Club obtained six proposed the adoption of the reports Ers and fat second prize at the bait and atatement of accounts Appisine), Horticultural Show, and there has always MTU BEARS, seconding, agreed been a goodly show of flowers and plante with what the Chairman had said. There brightening up the approach and grounds. were few clubs in the East that had The thanky of the Club are due to the sounder financial position and a lengthier Ground Committee for the large amoint of 30,000, repeat was 81,100, and the roll-calf of members. The balance showed time and work expended.
SANAAN PAVILION
Eclect Cup.-1st, D. G. Nicoll; 2nd,
Stevena sedlo Wa Avenelli
Bogey Cup 1st D. G. Nicoll; and, (
Thomson Cap-18t, 8. Gray, 2nd, W. L.
pre-
Crease of 100 per cent, over last year but is too small to cope with the require|JFletcher Police were armed with rifles. Rioting
that was due to the Increase in subscrip- ments of members. It was hoped that the Victory Capat, W. T. Elson; Sad, was resumed on Sunday and continued the
tion and to this Committee whole day, rival crowds stoning and shoot
PARIS, Sepember 27th.
being new parilion would be well under why to J. C. Fletcher ing at each other with revolvers. Tram that the line will be approximately
economical, the Commitee knowing that wards completion but owing to the poor Owens Cup.-lat, D. G. Nicoll 2nd, M. Bourgeois, President of the Council in the future there rould be extraordinary, ware stopped, bus, late at night order w210,000,000 204, which is rell below what of the League of Nations has telegraphed expenditure loaned, with regard to the ponse in the appeal for members w Lake G. F. Mar. restored... Asılount ZiLbben Persons: Joe med have produced in the past to the Polish Government expressing nur hinc pavilion and inhe construction of the up debetured the Committee felt they Useny Cup.-1s, •A E. V. Davidrón -- wounded,
It is understood that the miners are prise at the latter sending a Polish nitima bowling geren. The hership had in would not be justified in putting the work 2nd, A. Brawn.
in bend. They trust however, that with... Kaget Cup-Ist 5. R. Masmskill; 2nd, BOERS STAUNCH LOYALTY Anxious that the datum line should, he stum to Litblanis, and adding that Lithunja, treased by 110 and indicated the papilart the fine financial returm as shown this year, A. E. W. David on,
determined as to secure on the present out has been requested to ask the Bolsheviks to or the Club. During the Fear embers put the a week advance they have bem evacuate Lithuanian territory, while Poland bad participated in cricket, tennis golf, the incoming Committee will make an early Morrison Cnp. lat. I. G. Nicoll; 2nd," claiming, but it in quite likely that they is naked to allow Lithganin the pecessary bowls, and croques and also organised start, and be entouraged by more members. Overy will not adhere to the demand, in view of time for this evacuation
sporss_for_the_children and fixed up, de, taking up debentures. The debentures were
BOWLS SECTION/ lightjel open air concerts which were much" purposely made small so that every mem- the fundamental underlying principle of the
RESULTS OF COMPETIT UNS. appreciated by the general public. The ber could paricipate and we hope that the Conference which is endeavouring to find
Her Lovpost, September 27th. form sheet by the members during the appeal being sent out with this reporį: will
1919A Class: "Blair Cap
sented by G. Blair, Esq.; Poland appears to be-definitely at war Past year in cricket and golf, had sightly be freely responded to, with Lithuania.
deteriorated. Tennis had fallen off tre CHICKENS The latest Polish communiqué reports the measly was due to the fact that The cricket season was enjoyable, and occupation of two Lithuanian towns, and the old salwar of the gaze were get beside the Lengte peim we were able to capture of a thousand prisoners and several ting old or had retired, and they were now range a number of matches for an "A" looking to the younger generation. Lawn-tem, which gave many afternoons sport result of this remarkable congress has been Lord "Aberconway mentionedhat the guns.nethabowis, however: had taken on tremendously, ad esjoyment to members who do not
The communiqué describes this as a cosa and pointed to splendid progress in the to strengthen the trust and secure closer output per man working at the face ser-action against the Lithuanians., owing future." "As regards debentures, á every "pire to the League X In the league} fricodship between the loyal Dutch and Sheepridge in 1914 was 755 tons, last year to the latter's co-operation with the Bo-poor response had been received and he the English, than ever before. It transit was 668 tons, and daring the current year sheviks, bombardment of Polish positions urged the members got to wait till the pires that numbers of the back-veld Boers it was 561 tonk. In a tribute to Mr. Smillie >"ho fought throughout the duration of he said that in the way he had handled the and a genersi atlitude of aggression." the South African War were the staunchest matter at the finish he had played the ram, The Poles are scoting further suGDONASS YEry virulent disease in Hongkong also introduce any nor players. The Co
other man bought but to buy. That was advocates against the tearing up of the Things might have 'been very different if against the Bolsheviks and claim to hard that wished to sell back buy themmittee would like to have at least one re
debentures,
OPTIMISTIC OU OOK IN SOUTH
AFRICA PR BLOIMFONTEIN September 27th The Dutch Congress held to achieve re-union between the Nationalists favour means of schjusting wages so that what ing secession from the Empire ged the ever extra pay the miners get above their Government party failed to effect & Present earnings will be accompanied by Tapproachment, owing to the former insist-larreased output, which would repay the ing on their programme.
doal-consuming community for the conces Nevertheless, a striking and unexpected sion.
Constitution. They showed unswerving, loyalty to the promises to bury the batchet given at the time of the Union.
A typical utterance was from an ex- Cape rebel rhp said that England - bad redeemed her pledges, they would stand by the Constitution, and if anybody tried to pull down the British flag, his rifle would be raised in its defence, e
The English speaking/ South African Pregs is mor eulogistic as regards the dignified loyalty of these typical Boers, and is opinion that it will lend to clower co-operation and harmony between the two Tice
FALL IN PRICES.
EFFECT OF OVER FRODUCTION.
Loxdos, September 27th.
he had not, be added. U. NEW FRENCH PRESIDENT. CONGRATULATIONS FROM KING,
GEORGE.
PARIN, September 26th.
A Havas message says:
tied for the ard position. We have the cleus of a strong team for the coming season, and the Committee hope that mem bers will give their keenest suppers and
aner
Atkinson; Runner up, G. Gerrard.
"B" Class (unfinished).
1920-"A" Class Handicap:Tientsin
Cup, presented by A. E. Silkstone, Esq.; Winners McMurrie Runner up. G. Gerrard,
"B"
Handicap Nail Lon Cire presented by Mr. :D Neilson Winner, H. E. Stevens- Runner ug, R. C. Hanter
Club Championship (unfinish... ed), presented by J. H. Oxberry, Esq.
HONGKONG HOCKEY CLUB. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COMING BEASON.
crowed the Niemen and taken 3,000 pri- the Committee would willingly soners.
| back." * Some members had 'suggested start present ye in the Interport team which ing the pavilion with the money already will pla Shanghai and possibly Singaporo HELP FOR NORTH CHINA.ace that because if members did not TH
in band, but he would strongly discounten. in November next- AN On receipt of Appeals for assistance from the pavilion was put up. He moved & vote year, two leams were entered, one in "A" subscribe now t they would not do so when Tennis has been very disappointing this the North of China, the Tung Wabs of thanks to the President, Chairman and Division of the League and one in * B" pital and the Chinese General Chamber Committee, and the various Sub-Coming to the paucity of players "A" team Club held yesterday afternoon at the Hong of Commerce have up to date raised and mittees for the work of the past year were unable to complete their fixtures, Long Cricket Club Pavilion, remitted 845,000 for the immediate relief (Applause)
whilst team did not do well. The officera Major Le G. Bird presided, and
At & meeting of the Hongkong Hockey
Most of the papers gote un favour wit of the famine. Collections of subscriptions the Slection of office-bearers, then look annual tournament bas diagged du con the following officers o which the Presidential meage and there still being rigorously pushed or place for new Cabinet's declaration has met in bộth
Biwira "La received by the For on saying that 10,000 forsaken.
the Senate and the Chamber The meatsg thildren have been gathered and handed and declaration are permented by the same over to the Catholic Mission at Pac-ting leading thought, which, according tofu to be looked after according to arrange Gardou, sims essentially at coordinating ment. The maintenance of these children governmental action: Obviously write alone will cost $240,000 for 8 months, Le Petit Parisis, Parliament still repose Hundreds of dead children have also beeg the fullest confidence in President Miller picked up from the road sides and buried and policy, which the new Cabinet will by the relievers. Urgent help is requested make its own.
President Millerand was the recipient of
The newspapers are drawing attention to the reaction of the commodity prices which is beginning to show itself in Great Britain and the United States, the over-production a great many congratulatory telegrams,
of certain commodities, as, for example, rub among which was an especially cordial MARRIED IN A CRICKET CLUB. ber, tea and cocos, being reflected not only go from King George, expressing the For a wedding to take place in a cricket in schemes for restriction of output of rub conviction that the sincere anity so happi cinb, it rely a unique event, says the Furv.s. H ber and tea, but also in lower prices Mully uniting France and Great Britain vill Malaya Tribune. It happened in Sings The Cid tiple shop companies in Britain have rebe mitiniaiand and wrengthened during pore on a recent Thursday duced the retal prices of ten by 20 to 4d. President Millerand's tenure and string eager couple who were arm ernoon" "An
den
Is derably; partially due to back weather,
and the Committee suggest that in fature for
the competitions should be started arber C. CHickling Hous in the year. The Clubs thanks are due to Treasurer, Mr. B. C. Hale. the gentleman who has presented six cups The following were elected for competition amongst the junior mem- the Committee: Menzi GH þers, with a view of Mimulating itanes and R. Blackling and improving the clam of play
to elect
Edmunds
It was announced that the middle fell
at Happy Valley had been placed at the dispose of the Llub for use on Mondaym and Wednesdays
Forsyth, VICE ACHIDENT: Mr. A. O. Brawn, LAPTALE OF CRICKET: Mr: J; Blalter.1. HoN, SECRETARY: Mr. H "VICE-CAPTAIN : Mr. B. D:" Evans,
HoN JOINT TREASURLES: Abraham and R. H. Jawsbury
GENERAL COMMITTEE Messrs Davidson WT. Elson, R. H. Jewdbury, deurtrie, B D Evans, G. W.
BOWLS BETION Avenell, Go Herridge and C. V. ful season both in the sporting and the
The vection has agama bad a very succzie Labrum
feccial sense. Although not occupying a
It is intended that the first practice BALLOTTING COMMITTEE: MUSSTE M very high position in the League table, yet ober, and the first mistet at the end of game should take place by the middle of Linde Haliton, 19 M. Jack, NH. L. Railton, the game in this section is making striden the month,
Birckburn, De forward and with the enthusinam displayed ne W. Farmer, at present this section will prove rult a
force to be reckoned with in the near VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB the Bowling int
become con
OF GOLF SECTION the proThe Annual Tournament for 1919 has aquatic sports begin to-day, commencing The Victoria Recreation Club's annual There was been completed, and far keener interest was 4 p.m.; not at: 4.15 p.m. as previously between taken thad in previous years. The mom stated. In the Harbour Race for isdies, the tricket bership of the section almost taxed to prizes are chéred for the competitors who tilise and be a utmost there being 60 ordinary mengecure tan frst and the second place the members whether bern, 11 shipping members and 15 sheat
diture of
members which means practically 50 mem bera taking an active part continually THE Dan said that the cost would There have been three matches, played be bowls section had been very tween the action and the U.8.10, shich vidence during the past rason after
posdoubt it would become lane. fraportant sub-sectiour, He
1. T. Shroff and
with the quite
Section of the Clu
iderable
The
en pound, The price of ocfee has been re that the King will do all in his power to necessary licence were unable
duced from p. 4. to 21., of cocos from co-operate so that end. The message con work in the impertant 98. 9. 18. $. Further, the textila com cludes with the wish that France will soos court hours of Mr., Langha panies in the United States have made the restored to that prosperity to which her worthy District. Judge what further cute in prices ranging from 30 to sacrifices for the cause of humanity entitle very popular President of the B.C.Ca 40 per cent,
her SHIPPING WAR AVERTED. EFFECT OF PRESIDENT WILSON'S
ACTIONS PRESEN
NEW YORK, Beptember 27th. *Mercantile circles are excited over, the now that President. Wilson has refused to annul the commercial treaties with foreign Powern, which will prevent the enforcement of the Merchant Shipping Art passed by Congrem to facilitate the growth of the American merchant marine by inpoung s tax on goods carried on foreis
me
Phipper
Queen Wilhelmina, King Alfonso, Signor Giolitti and Mr. Lloyd George also sent telegdame conveying their warmest con gratulation.
$150,000 IN FINESS
tria
loth to see them disappointed. If they could not be in court before 4.30 ho the bridgegroom if they would put in appearance at the Club between: 4.30 5 o'clock he would see what could be done for them. Bu, at & o'clock he himself. a particular engagement
turned up at the B.C.C., and ham Carter was as good an his ford) took them upstaim, and Yo Team Feng an astonished member Chop Jin Choong act as witness the
travelling me tightly as two of 13 men
happy all the ignity charged with having evaded The
pair' arrack that the Clab arm in arm antity
mpur with Carter then.
infliction little enga 100,000 and $70,000 romeo | fally that irst-named was allowed ball He and
Aby and.
barin four suretien Ngro Guan was removed B. Doable in mis insenatody, adde the if clan) dala
partner res
KANA ELKE CONNİ Kg sommîlise, ba
consider, the matte
ARD ondert
ippar ad, ade
bey would carry of the vas
joye
The
uous fight on each occasion in for the latter Wa are ard to redeeming some of our match before the year
SPOETE held on January 3rd, and Bio encosas being thoroughly buth children and the Cluby, thanks are
ending
THE
OMAN COMEDY CO.
SUGHTY WIFE