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FOOTBALL.
The following is the programme of matches arranged fur to-day-
HONGKONG CHALLENGE SHIELD—SEMI-FINAL.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18th 1992.
Wat
THE FALKLAND VICTORY. AIDED BY HONGKONG NAVAL ACTIVITIES.
ViAdmira! Anstruther, who Commodore in Hongkong during the war. Police RG.A., Chub ground, kick-off'is
claiming recognition from the Ad- The following have been chosen -- miralty for the service he rendered ht Police-Swan; "Robertson nod MeWatHongkong which he claims brought about ters: Watts, Forbes and Clarke: Grim; the annihilation of Von Spee's Squadron, mett, Watson. Pearson, Valentine and Mair.
"I am in a position to know how Von Spes way foiled." says Fice-Admiral Anstruther. quoted in the Ching Ape and Telegraph.
4.30
RG.A.-Phillips: Walker and Wood Bous: Balley, Pascoe and Donovan Keay, Vente, McHugh, Lelliott and Cou
Referen Mr. Newton. Linesmen: Mess78, Moore and R. Mof the British Naval Forces at Hongkong:
TAAN.
Omar.
H.M.S. Cairo v. King's. Navy "A"
was, in command
A NEACTION FROM THE
STRIKE.
HANKOW SAILORS AFRAID TO TAKE A SHIP TO SWATOW...
We understand, says the Central China Post (Hankow) of March Sth, that a quite füteresting. side issue of the Hongkong seamen strike is being enacted at the present moment locally with regard to the sailing of the Butterfield & Swire str. (hungking, which has been chartered" to earry a cargo of beancake from here to Swatow.
NIPPON YUSEN KÄISHA.'. NOTICE TU CONSIGNERS
CONSIGNEES are hereby notified tha
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Arrangements are being made to return the following cargoes for Hongkong, die charged at Shanghai and Kobe owing to the recent strikes as under-
Fox SHANGHAI #arions Steamera
Per KAMO MARU
due Hongkong g4th March, Per "KATORI YARU dno Hongkook 30th March. Per. "St WA MABU" de Hongkong 1st April For "TOTTORI MARU” due Hong-
kong 8th Apri Fnov, KOBE ex "TANGO LABU & CALCUTA MARUS
Per "AWA MARU" due Hongkong 20th-
March NIPPON TUSEN KAISHA
Agouts. Hongkong, 15th March 1923
(301
THE BANK LINE LTD.-
9.9." NANERIC" & 6.5. "OCEAN ·
MONARCH
F.C. ground. Referee: Mr. Williams { view. All his supplies were at Manila.bitions handled and how much of it arrive here on the 18th instant and will also...“
which was then a central por.
When it became known to the crew of when war broke ont. It was my the Chunking-who are we believe, north. basincs to look after the British ern men-that the vessel was to proceed HONGKONG LEAGUE,
Naval defences in the Far Eastern to Swatow, considerable agitation arose Division I
Kick-of 4.30 p.m..
waters and to protect the trade routes amongst there and they finally expressed their refusal to it to that port, declar H.M.S. Ambrose Hongkong Club, Nayr between Hongkong and Singapore. I saying that they were afraid of being rough-
B ground. Referee: Mr. Smith. Bouth China 2, H.M.S. Tamar, South that we at Hongkong, stopped van Spre'sly handled by the strikers on then arrival" China ground. Referee: Mr. Bolton supplies, and thus caused delay and pre- and possibly prevented from returning to
their homes. As the, strike bra Kowloon H... Titanin Kowloon vented his achieving the object he had in declared off. it would seem to be a littleONSIGNEES of cargo from the United
doubtful as to how much the sailors"
States per the above steamers are hereby were really das to fear of notifod that the NANERIC is due to
to extorting bring forward cargo or a "OCEAN MON.. ARCH landed at Shanghai-awing to the to
strike at Hongkong.
THE BANK LINE. LTD Hongkong, 15th March, 1990. [619 SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. MONSIGNEES are hereby notified that arrangements are being made to return
ground: Referey: Mr. Wakeham.
.Division. It. Kick-off 3 p. Hongkong Club Res. HM8, new
Club ground. Referee: Smith St. Joseph's r. South China "A"
Joseph's ground. Referee: Miri plies Aloor United 4.6. Kowloon B, United F.C. god. Referee: Mr. Simbela R.G.A. Res.. University, Sookumped
ground. Referee: Mr. Gatton.
One
We sent ships down to prevent the being nineteen steamers there getting out. We was put on with a view showed the Ang outside that port, and higher wages for the voyage.
account which we have heard Mr.ut when You See got to the Marchesas effect that the men were willing to pro
they never did get out. The result was St. Islands he found himsel short of sip-ceed provided a lump sum of $3,000 ware At 13 He was delayed something like forthcoming to ease their fears. four or five weeks before he could get
rate the men removed their baggage from fash supplies. He had to arrange this the steamer on Monday evening, and the matter, as far as we can learn, has not by wireless, and he had to get those su
the roast of on
yet been adjusted. California. The consequence was that he met Telegrams have been sent by the Autho Cradock on the west coast of South Amerities in question both to Swatow and rica instead of on the cast, where he ex- Hongkong with a view to receiving official pected him. If von Spee hid go there accounts of the conditions actually ob- Meanwhile, "how attract a large crowd.
even 24 hours earlier, Sturtles would have taining in the ports. Both teams are
I say, therefore, it is ever, we learn that the crew of the and a well contexted game should be, seet. | Lord Fisher lured von Spee to the Falk.bknown down river' yesterday morning' turning out their strongest available sides be too late."
rather a poor compliment to say that hungking succeeded in getting away un- Grimmett will improve the Police attack land Islands merely to destroy him
on board the steamer Woosung - While it would be hard to preding the winners, the R-G.A new starting slightly favourites, but with Swan in his q for the military team will have the work
The game of the Club ground in the semi-final of the shie'd competition should
cut out to score.
revenge for Coronel. I think that my contaard at Hongkong did very goal ser- ice in stopping von Sper's supplies. I have, made representations to the Ad-
The Club should beat the Ambrose onmiralty claiming reengnition for that Navy."B" ground in their return League match.
The Club will be without Rodger and
THE YARN MARKET. EFFECT OF THE STRIKE.
Hesurs Polishwalla and Kotwall
Kuhr. The sailors are expecting assist HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE their latest circular state:- ance from the flotilla which is dur to-day. The Cairn receive the King's on Navy
OORPS.
"A!! and a win for the soldiers des BY LIECT, COL. . . nun, s.o., long period had paralysed the entire
expectral.
Should the Titons arrive in time they will be the visitors to the Kowloon .. ground at Happy Valley where they are due to meet Kowloon. A win for Kow Toon is expected.
In the Junior division a well contested game should be seen at Sookunpoo where the R.G.A. receive the University.
CRICKET.
The fo lowing teams will represent the as below:-
HONGKONG BOXING ASSOCIATION HK.C.C. to-day, at 2.15 pm on grotings
NOVICES COMPETITION.
At the THEATRE ROYAL-THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
MARCH 30th, 31st and Arar 1st..
SATURDAY, April 1st.
Novices Finala. 15 Round Featherweight Championship, TEDDY NEAL. . A. B. CHADWICK.
15 Round Middleweight Championship.
A. P. O. CALLAGHAN.
ADMISSION
A. B. DUNCAN v.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, #2, $1 and 50 cents (no reserved seats) Mazes FKKE. SATURDAY, 35 &.83 (reserved) and 31.
Booking at MOUTRIES. MEMBERS, MONDAY, 27th March, GENERAL PUBLIC, TUESDAY, 25th March, when Tickets for THURSDAY and FRIDAY (unreserved) wil also be sold.
WORLD THEATRE
Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace.
Entirely Under British Management,
TO-DAY 5.15 pm, & 9.15 p.m
MADONNAS AND MEN
THE GIĊANTIC MASTERPIECE OF THE YEAR WITH
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in 6 parts
2.30 & 7.15 p.m. performances.
ABT ACORD la "THE WHITE HORSEMAN.' Episodes ist 2nd, and 3rd.
SUNDAY MATINŁE, 6 pm sharp DOROTHY DALTON in "HARD BOILED"
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USUAL PRICES. BOOKING AT THE THEATRE
PUBLISHED TO-DAY HONGKONG WEEKLY
PRESS.
„DOSTAINING ALL THE WEEK'S
LOCAL NEWS
The Paper watch Hönig, tak
VETARZO
Trial", "beftia" either remedy 26. Janking Fohemlata "er Velareo Recordíne Do. Gorpul
HALF A COPYTRÝ SEPERATION.
PIZDA FÖR TE
DR. LECLERC'S AND KAMST
PLAVÁLSÁRA, POR VAKARKE of these KETORZANY
CREAM, QUATIS, Vadlama, Cour, THETRAYS). Kamal', Jending Ontwading: MĚL DRIVEN TURULY ~ Dame Med, On Enveratociclid, 1
H.K.C.C. T god King's Regt, on H.K.C.C. ground:T. E. Pearce (cap). G. Blaker. L. J. Davies, Capt. E. R. S Dods. Capt. R. Le Fleming, Lieut.
L. Hammond H. E. Hollands, E. G. Lammert. F. C. Miller, E. J. R. Mitchell. F. N. Young.
H.K.C.C. Craigengower, pe Craigen. gower ground:-L. D. McNicol (cept.). H. H Benson, G. M. Dodkins, A. S. Exell, W. Fraser. W J. Hope, W. W. Mackenzie, B. D. C. Morgan, C. H. Piercy. M. M. Watson, J. R." Way.
BILLIARDS.
ADMINISTRATIVE GOMMANDANTI, ..
cutton and yarn brokers, of Hongkong, in Since our last report on January 31st the prolonged seamen's strike during this
business, so our yarn market also remain ed extremely dull and small lots have changed hands for urgent requirements a decline of to 7 per hale, with business resulting in about 4,000 bales. 9portation from Shanghat of a large quan An unusual feature has been direct ext
and called at Kowloon at 9.10.
tity of Indian yarn to Canton supplied Tiffin will be provided after the opera lower rates than those ruling at our
FIELD DAY, MENDAY, MAHOR 19TH.
March 19th.
The Bold Day will take plate on Sunday, The launch wit leave Murray Pier at
tions.
m4n.
following care for opgious, discharged at.... Shanghai bine pithe woot strike as under
From SHANGHAI ex ARMAND BENC per ANDRE LEN" das Hongkong 91 March
R. RODENFUSER, Auting Agent
- Hongkong, 15th. March 1924. (619 COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES - MARITIMES
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
MONBIGNEES are hereby notified that: arrangements are being made to return › the following cargoes for Hongkong, discharged either at baigon or Haiphong swing to the recent strike as under.
From SAIGON NA" per cargo- From SAIGON OF HAIPHONG boat due and er "Cuné Micașicies MLROL" Of Marsh. 1. RODENFUSER..
Acting Agent.
Hongkong, 18th March, 1982.
620 PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM.
NAV.GATION COMPANY.
Dress: Be and equipment, haversack, plare. This has further affected our
market, which has been very inactive.IGNERS O
NSIGNÉES “KHIVA”
of Largo for Hongkong por water bott c (alled) helmets.
are hereby notified As the seamen strike, is now entirely that a part of of the cargo from Europe and 30 rounds of blank ammunition per settled, and business is assuming the Colombo arrived per "Novara on the tot
normal aspect, we have every hope of a instant and the balance is coming forward per „Grumbass will be taken and left on good inquiry from consuming, districts "Sicilia due pr or about the 18th instant
Iron Yunnan Province which is sure to Consignees are - therefore recommended, te- give an impulse to the present depressed make the necessary -arrangements respecting. Infantry drill. Bayburt lighting and state of our market. Unsold stock 2.600 delivery.
MACKINNON MACKENZIE & CO. Les Gun Instruction will take bales; Bargains in Chinese hands 8,000
act on Monday. the 20th instant bales.
The launch.
PARADES.
at Volanteer Headquarters, and Shanghai-The eagerness of the For Kowloon Docks on Friday, the 24th cign holders to part with their stocks, Astant, at 6.30 p.m. for trained men which are rather "easy, at lower rates, and recruits,"
have prompted Chinese buyers to fill up Droser I'lair clothet
MUSKETRY.
"Arenm
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COPENHAGEN.
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their immediate requirements and the CONSIGNEES are hereby notified that unless otherwise instructed overcarried Latest reports show a tendency towarda carro ex“ KINA," AFRIKA" and "TONG- continued inquiry from surrounding cour- KING" will, if possible, be returned per M/S tries.
AFRIKA du
dae here on or about 29th inst., Consignees risk and expense, including storages in Shan lai
MANNEES & BACKHOUSE, LTD.
Agents. Booking, 15th March, 1922.
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Pari 11.of the Annual Musketry Course
will be fired by the Reserve Com-) Japanese Yara.-Owing to a substanut. Tapy and Casuals of Nos. 1 and tial drop in the prices of this yarn in Platoons on the 26th instant at Japan, there has been a fall of 37 to 39 Stopeutters Range, commencing at
per be at our place and the uncertainty of the condition of the market in Japan is causing buyers from making further bargains in spot or forward deliveries.
10 ..
Last night's match between Messrs."Luz and Kwok last night at the V.R.C. re- sulted in the former winning by only 26. The best breaks were: Luz 46, 43, 90, A hund will leave Murray Pier at £7, 26, 97 (twice); Kwok 46, 40, 25, 29,
T 11.01.
24. The match between Ng Sze Kwong Dess: Drill order.
and P. Yvanovitch is postponed ill Officer for duty Lieut. G. M. Dodwell. Monday and no match will be played this evening.
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HONGKONG TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
FURTHER RESULTS.
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MACHING-GUN COMPANY. Machine gunners Instructional Parades will be held at Headquarters on Monday, the 20th. and Friday, the 24th inst.. at 5.20 p.m.
MOUNTED. INFANTRY SECTION:
Parade at Polo ground, Causeway Bay, un Friday, the 24th inst., at 5.15 [p.m Dress: Plain clothes,"
CADET COMPANY
THE PARK UNION FOREIGN BANKING CORPORATION, ASIA BANKING CORPORATION TO TAKE OVER THEIR AFFAIRS.
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BLUE FUNNEL LINE.
YONSIGNEES, are urgently requested to make prompt strangements for remov is r storing cargo. Failure to do so will result in congestion in the Godowns, which will entail delay in the return of subsequent- cargoes.
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BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE Agenta.. Hongkong, March 17th. 1924.
* JAVA CHINA JAPAN LIJN.
SS. "SAPAROEA"..
With reference to the item appearing in cable news of yesterday's date that the Park Union Foreign Banking Corpora tion had decided to liquidate, the Hong- Kong or us that they are in India are hereby notified that their
Offics of the Cor-
YONSIGNEES of cargo from Netherlands
Dress: Drift neder.
Monday, the 20th inst, a.5.20 p. receipt of a cablegram from their head cargo which was overcarried to Shanghai by 20 rounds S.A.A. Per man and roForsiga Banking Corporation have an 15. "TJISONDARI" due about the lar office advising that the Park Union above ship, will be bennght to Hongkong by volver ammunition issued during
Parude at Volunteer Headquarters" on
One of the most interesting games play. rd of yesterday on the Club
ground. where the noйnal tournament is now tak ing place, was the match between the brothers Valentine and the brothers Rodgers in the open doubles champion ship. On the day's form they were well matched. The Valentines were, the more consistent of this two pairs and their The steady play won them the match, their opponents were inclined to be urratio at times. The cores were 8-2, 4-6, 6-3. 3-6, 6-1.
The latest results are:--
Open Single-Capt. F. H. Davie beat D. S. Green (son of the o'd champion). -6-2. 0-1, 6-1. Wong Po Keung heat M. K Lo 7-5, 1-4, 6-4, 6-7. O. Rumjaha boat. L. Neben, 6-0, 2-4, 4-5. 8-6.
Handicap Single, "AA Brearley (12/0) H. Evans (1/6), 01. 0-3. Capt.
(Ser.) beat Major JR. Lloyd
Ha C-2, 6-2
Singles B.-Pay. Comdr.
F. Vining (15) beat F. M. Ells (+15),
R. B. YouNo, Major.
Adjutant, H.V.D.C. Hongkong, March 17th, 1929.
...
JAVA CHINA JAPAN LIJN.
£629 Hongkong, 16th March, 1922.*****
the strike, will be returned to Store poured their withdrawal from business APSIL as early as possible..
activities and that the Asia Banking Corporation will take over their affairs.
Also that at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Asia Banking Corporation. Mr. Sigmund Metz elected as Vice-President and General Manager, and will reside in the Far East, presumably in Shanghai.
LAWN TENNIS.
LADIES TRIANGULAR TENNIS MATCH.
L.R.C.; V.B.X.C. AND PEAK CLUE.
WIS
Mr. Metz is well known throughout the world on account of his long connection with the Guaranty Trust Co., of New York, as he has represented it in various parts of the world, having been manager of that bank at London, Paris, Buenos Ains and Constantinople.
6-3, 6-2 B. Crowley (4/8) wat J. W.
loran (1/6), 6-3, 6-0.
This match was played off at the Handicap Doubles M. Smith and U.S.R.C. on the 15th inst., and resulted F. A. Dinsdale (1/6) beau Pay-Comdr in a narrow victory for the L.B.C. by P. Vining and . W. Sewell (-9/0), 6-4; 4 games. This Cinb thus makes the shield 13–43, Major P. S. Tomlinson, and A. D. its own property, having won it three Ball-4/9) bext 7. W. Moran and C. 3 times in succession. Mrs. Delucorobe and is the latest of the finger operated eye- Cooper (12/8), 8-9, 7-5. C. Stark and the LR.C. ladies were at home" to.
FIT-U PINCE-NEZ
B. D. C. Morgan (1578) beat G. 6. Wit their friends, and some very her glass monating and has been designed to son and C. D. Lembert (†15), 6-1, 6-3. was witne sed. The results were as fol- avoid all the objectionable features of
and
Mess.
JAVA PACIFIC LIJN
ES. "TJISALAK." NONSIGNEES of cargo from America are-
hereby informed that their cargo which was landed at Shanghai by above ship, will be brought to Hongkong by a TJIBODAS due on or about the 24th instant.
JAYA CHINA JAPAN LIJN: Hongkong, 16th March, 1923.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LID.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
TOM JAPAN
TIHE Bloemakip
"KWAISANG""
630
having a rived from the above parts, Con- signees of Cargo by bar are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the Hongkang, and Howloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence, and/or from the wharves, delivery may be obtained.
Goods not clared by the 21st just... will be subjeck to rent.
АД broken, s chafed and damaged package are-
Mixed Doubles.-H. A. Nott and Miss Wentworth (Ser.) beat H. S. Bennett and
LR.C-Mrs. Armstrong and
this type of mounting. The long cost Mrs. A. G. Simpson (†15.1), 9-7, 2-6, 6-3. Brooke won all ther watches and scored springs of the Hit-U prevent spring Licut. A.
20 9. Lindsell and Mrs. A. 8.
9"games out of 44. Lindsell (-18) beat N. L. Smith
Mrs. Haslam and Mrs. MeCrum only breakage, and can be instantly adjusted N. L. Smith (12/8), 04, 20, 6.4. G. E.
lost one match and scored 24 games. to give more or less pressure on the nee Elame and Mrs. C. B. Brown (115)
beat
Total: 53 games. G. H. Wilson and Mrs. A. E. Crapaell. U.S.R.C.-Mrs. Bowden Smith "hod. The nose clips are of special shape to (715). 01 84. E. Grimble and Mrs.
rs Mr. Stern won two matches, and lost, prevent slipping. Fit-U Pince-aez of any Grimble (13/6) bent Major J. R. Lloyd two. scoring 24 games, and Mrs. Wing ow: (-15), 6-4, 7-5, 6-0.
Mra. R. E. and Mrs. A. S. Lindsell metal are obtainable from The Hong to be left in the Godowns where they will be ex- Surg-Lieut. G. H. Hayes and Dr. Gladys also won two and lost two, and scared 25 kong Optical Co., successors to Clark sinod Ulaini alat the Blumen mat: be
presented within 10 days of arrival Turner (1/8) beat Major P. S. Tomlin games. Total: 40 games,
& Co., Manufacturing and Refracting they will not be
2000galad. 6-0. PEAK CLUB-Mrs. Bevington, and Mrs.
No Fire Ingrance will be effected by 3. W. Pentear and
Mr.
kin any case whatever, Armstrong (30) beat A. G. Perdae and Mr. Cavalier 12 games
Bills of Lading will be emateraigned by (+3/6),, 0-1, 6-3.
JARDIN & MATHESON & 03, ID General Managera. Hongkong, 15th Maron. Leta.
Bon and Mrs. Verral (3/6), 0-2, 2-6, Bayer lost all their watches and scored Opticians,the most competent optica)
or manufacturing establishment in Las Major C. Willson and Mrs Grimble and Mr N: E. Smith Mrs. Bowden-Smith (16) walk over from won ane and lost three, scoring 18 games. Oolony-located in 53, Queen's Bord B. B. Eved and Mrs. Beed (11/0)-
Total: 30 games.
Central --ADIT.
Con