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CORRESPONDENCE.
SA CORRECTION,
[TO-FIE EDITOR OF "THE HONGKONG.
DAILY PRESS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH. 1998.
ROYAL ARTILLERY SPORTS.
KEEN RACING AND GLORIOUS
„SUNSHINE
The purual athletic meeting of the Royal Artillery was commenced on the United Services: Recreation ground; Kowloon, on B-I agree with you that, restrained
Thursday, and completed yesterday. The by a patio of propriety, the writer of the balatal pota sent you did not inforoven was favoured on both days with brilliant sunshine, and the affair passed you that I was the mover and seconderoff very successfully. About half of the of the resolutions at the public meeting events were devoted to Indian troops, on the Bousing Problem on Monday last and the other half to British. The sport
I did not notice the initials "A.D. in your report of the proceedings, but, had on both days was keen, and, some excel- Lent racing was witnessed. The cup for the best athlete of the meet was awarded to Bombadier Sinith, winner of the mile fat race for soldiers of the Royal Artillery, the quarter mile flat race, and the half mile flag race, gaining twenty points on the two days' racing.
I done so, I would have sont you the rrection immediately.Yours Inithfully,
J. C. BARRETTO. Hongkong, March 23rd, 1923.-
PEAK TRAMS.
[TO THE EDITOR OF "THE HONGKONG DAILY PRERS\"}
Perhaps the most interesting. race yes terday was the Khud race for Indians. The Khud race was run over the bill
SPORT
· FOOTBALL
TO-DAY'S ALATCHES.
HONGKONG, LIANJUR,
Diviston 1.
Kick-off at 4.30 p.m. King's Reg
RG.A. Sokunpoo ground. "Referee: Mr. Wright. Hongkong Club. South China, Hong kong Club ground. Referee:, Mr. Hollands.
THE KENNEDY TOWN
MURDER.
PRISONERS COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.
The Magisterial,hearing of the Kennedy Town Praya murder case was concluidod yesterday and the two prisoners, who sTO charged with the murder of Leung Sam- mui, a female knitting operativo, -qn February 9th, by shooting her with a revolver, was consluded yesterday after.. ucon, the Magistrato (Mr. J. R. Woody H.M.S. Ambrose c, H.M.S. Titania, committing both men to the Criminal
Navy" ground. Referee Sessions for trial. Williams.
Division. II.
Kick off at 3 pm R.M.S. Hararion HMS, Titano, Naty Aground, Referen: Mr Fairburu....
St. Joseph'er R.G.A, S. Joseph's ground Referee: Mr. Fairburn.
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The prisoners were also charged with armed robbery at No 46, Kennedy Town Pray, where the murdered woman was living and with unlawfully having in their possessiou a revolver. Both niên deny the charge.
One of the most important witnesse for the Crown has been the mistress of
hat. During the hearing on the provisus day she was asked if she identified the first prisoner who is said. to have been employed in the house as a servant boy. The mistress has only one eye and hesitated before identifying the
mga
On the Garrison ground the military. SIR-How any responsible person can known as Hill Twelve, which lies just tenni play their return match in the make the statement attributed to the behind the sports ground. The surface league Two weeks ago these teams play Acting Colonial Secretary in yesterday's hard and rocky and only men used to ed in the semi-final of the Challenge interview to the effect that "most of hill country, and most of these men are Shield when the King's won by three the people who lived on the Peak were from a hill country,could have assayed goals to one. With their usual side out, possessors of motor cars" passes my the task. The winner was Amrik Singh, the King's should win to-day, comprehension..
and be accomplished the distance, well
What is always considered a good game When asked yesterday if he wished This statement was put forward as an over two miles,-In les, then ten minutes. argument against the construction of He was followed by Jam Muhd, and Jagut on the Cinb ground is the game between to make a statement, this man admitted another Peak tramway but had this Singh. Keen interest was also taken in South China and the Club. To-day these stealing the articles of clothing produced official been on the lower tramway the company relay race which was won teams will play their return league match The murdered woman, he said, was not terminus yesterday between the hours of by Company 83, second being Company and as Begg nad Forsyth, should be out 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. he would, I 94. The final in the tug-of-war was won for the first time since the Interport killed by him. Un the previous day the think, have had renson to change his by Company 88 with comparative case, match, a good game should be seen pinion as to the desirability of an Tho mille flat race open to men of the with the home Club winning.
Navy, the European Garrison, the Police China are playing up to their usual additional tramway.
The new road to the Peak is an mbt Force, and British residents was won by standard just now and they invariably
the victor in the same vent at the King's on the Club ground. Stoker Bell of the Submarines, who was lose against the home team when playing Regimental sports which were held at Happy Valley recently,
useful in the event of a general strike upon the temporary stoppage of the Peak Tramway, as a make-shift, but a
means by which the average" · Peak resident inny regularly be transferred from the higher to the lower levels and vics feria, whether upon business or
pleasure bent, it is absolutely useless.
PEAKITE. Yours truly,
Hongkong, March 23rd, 1923.
At the conclusion of the races the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Bingham, wife of Capt. Bingham..
The officials were as follows!
JUDGES.-Liout-Colonel
W. O.
INS
South
The game between the submarine depot ships on the Navy A" ground should attract a good number of sailors. A win for the Ambrar wil give them the run ners-up position for the season. The PRESIDENT.Lieut, Colonel W. O. S. Titania will give them a good run and Sanders, D.S.O., R.C.A.
with their share of luck may take a Sanders, D.S.O., R.GA, Major P. point: Rashleigh, R.GA. Major AL Cruick shank, D.8.0., R.G.A., Major E C.. Two games are to be played in the Halford, R.G.A. Cant G. Barrett, junior league bat neither have a bearing THE OLD CAFE, WISEMANGA Subadar-Major Dhan Singh,
H.KS RG.A
on the league. H.31.5. Hawk'ne has left STARTERS.-Capt. C. J. F. Bensley, for Japan. The team from this ship are R.G.A., Capt G. D. Meredith, RG.A... the runners-up in the junior division, the A MILLION DOLLAR PURCHASE. | Jemadar Piran Ditta, D.O.M.
STEWARDS.—Mr. Gr. T. R. Hall, Mr. Gr. King's Reserves having won the Cham NEW COMPANY'S PLANS.
G. Taylor, B.S.M. Rogers, R.S.M. Cook, pionship. 0.8. S. H. Davies Sergt. R. Watson.
RECORDER-Licuted W. Allcock, The Marusion complete their fixtures R. GA Serge Major (A.C.) A. Gard, today with a match against the Titanin Staff Sergt. (A.C.) A. E. James
and a very even game should be seen.
SITE.
The prospectus is published in our ad. vertisement coluutus. to day of a company which has been incorporated in Hongkong with the object of purchasing the old Café Wiarmen site in Des Voux Road Contral, from Messrs. Lay Cranford, Limited,
TIME KEEPER-Lieut (D.O.) · J. A. Chester, R.G.A, QMS. (LG.) I CHONGKONG F.C., SOUTH CHINA AC
Whilst, of course, most of the prizes
Harmon.
and erecting, thereon a seven-storied block were provided out of the Regimental The following team will represent the of buildings, the basement of which will sports funde, a large number were donat. Club in their league match with the South The cup for the best China Athletic Club to day at 4.30 p.m.: be suitable for the accommodation ofed by officers.
athlete of the meeting was presented by McPhail; Israil and Bishop; Valentine, stores and shops, the upper stories to be officers of the Royal Artillery, whilst the J. Stewart and Mair; May, Forsyth, let an offices.
donors of other cups were: Captain G. Begg, W. Stewart and England. We understand that Messrs Line, Barrett, Captain C. O. Olliver, Captain C. J. F. Bensley, and Licut-Colonel Crawford, Ltd., are to take in the new W. O.. 8. Sanders.
H.K.F.A. MEETING. building an area of about double the The result of the British events were as A meeting of the H.K.F.A. was beld capacity of their present premises. This follows:- accommodation will be situated on the Putting the shot-let, Guuner Reddick; ground Boor, first floor and basement, 2nd Bombadier Barton; 3rd, Gunner
KID and they expect to enter into occupation by the end of 1915.
The new Company is designated, the Hongkong Realty and Trust Company, Ltd Its capital is to be 82,000,000. · Tho Company is prepared to pay $1,000,000
High jump-lat, Sergt. Shipley; 2nd, Gurner Hill; 3rd, Bombadier Vrale.
Throwing the cricket ball-1st, Gunner Poulton; 2nd Genner Morris; 3rd, Gunner Green.
mistress had been asked to identify him, She looked at him for a quarter-of-an- hour and be looked at her. She failed:
identify him. The revolver was not found on his person.
The second defendant told the Court | he was a coolie In Holland Street the
first prisoner engaged him to move thing. In the house the first prisoner produced a revolver mad threatened him. In the room the same man asked him to tie up the mistress of the house. then walked out of the room and whilst standing on the landing he heard the report of firearms. He took no part in the murder, nor did he remove any of the stolen articles.
The two men were then committed.
TRAFFIC INSPECTOR
He
TO RETIRE.
INSPECTOR GARROD ORDERED
HOME:
Wo learn that Traffic Inspector Garrod, member of the Hongkong Police Force, well-known to motorists. is retiring on pension and proceeding; Home by the as angolp, due to all from Hongkong on April 4th. Inspector Garrod was due to leave for Home on pension in June of this year, but we regret to learn that his earlier departum is due to considerations of health, and on medical advice;
Traffic Inspector Garrod has held his present position for about eight years and altogether he is served over 25 years
with the Hongkong Police, Wo under-
at Victoria Barracks last evening. The following businces was conducted:--
Approval was given to the Garrison to stand that the vacancy caused by In- play Charity match, Army . South Chinn at Sookunpoo on Easter Monday.spector Garrod's retirement is to be filled The Captain of the Titan'a team was by Divisional Inspector. W Kent, now censured for leaving the field with three in charge of No. 7 Police Station. other players in their match with Kowloon 1. on the 10th inst, owing to an appeal against the referen's decision being ignored.
Sack race-1st, Bombadier Barton, 2nd, Gunner Robson; 3rd Gunner Manser.
Long jump-1st, Boxnbadier Veale; 2nd, for the site. Half the shares have been Sergt. Shipley; 3rd, Gunner Buckley. already subscribed by the Directors and Quarter mile fat race. 1st, Lance- their friends, and of the remainler 30,000 Bombadier Smith; 2nd, Gunner Green; league with the Police, Harkins and
3rd, Sergt. Shipley.
Boat race-Gunner Hill's crew. 100 yards Baj Tace-ist, Guaner Lelliott: 2nd, Gunner Brady, ard, Gunner Buckley.
THE TENHIS - TOURNAMENT,
SOME - SURPRISING RESULTS,
A feature of yesterday's matches played
The remaining 6xtures in the Hongkong
Durban were cancelled and points award- are to be allotted to Messrs. Lane, Cray-220 yards fat race-1st, Gunner Buck-red to their opponents. ford, Ltd., to be credited as fully paid up ley; 2nd, Gunner Lelliott; 3rd, Gunder The date for the shield finals was fred off in connection with Hongkong Cricket for Saturday, March 31st and to be Club Annual Tournament was the surf shares, and the remaining 70,000 shares Brady. are offered for pubile subscription. The One mile, R.A.-Ist, Lance-Bombadier played on the Club ground. Service men prising defeat of SA and AN Smith; end, Gunner Knowle; 3rd, Lance.in uniform, ancovered stands, 30 cents.
Rumjan by M. P. Lo and Thomne Lay shares are of the value of $10 each; $2.50 Bombadier Elvin.
South China AC, were given permis by three straight sets in the Champion, is to be paid on application and the
sion to play a match on Saturday, April hip Doubles. balance who called for. The directors
21st, to Srovide funds to assist in scading the South Ching football team to Japan are: Mr. J. Scott Harston, the Hon. Mr.
in May. A team will be chosen from the Chow Shou Son, Mr. J. H. Taggart, the
rest of the league to oppose them, Rev. Father Robert, Mr. A. R. Lowe, Mr. F. M. L. Crawford, Mr. Fung Tat Hang and Mr. Peter Kingston Kwok. The sub- scription list opene to-day Full details will be found in the Prospectus published in another column.
SMALL STEAMER SOLD
3 BY AUCTION.
The as leisho Maru, a small wooden
Boys race, handicap, 60 yards-Ist, D. Byrne; 2nd, J. Byrne 3rd, A. McKay.
Half mile flat race. 1st, Bombadier. Smith; Zud, Gunnen Manser; 3rd, Sergt. Shipley.
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of
Another surprise win was that of
Results
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES,
Henderson and Brearley over S. E. and D. 8. Green of Kowloon in the Handicap It was decided that the final games Doubles They wod in two straight scus the league and the presentation trophies and medals should take place on and the ex-champion and his son did not Girly race, handicap, 60 yards,-1st, Saturday, April 14th, and that the one game- Miss P. Phillips; 2nd, Miss R. Williams; H.K.F.C. be asked permission to use 3rd, Miss C. Hunt,
their ground and stand. The charges for 150 yards hurdies-1st, Gunner Cousins; admission were made the same as for the First Bound.-F. Z. Wheeler and C: E and yuziner Lilliott, 3rd, Gunner shield: finals
Mard moat C G Stark and T. G Buckley,
During the meeting the Hon. Steretary Bennett, 2-8, 6-3, 6-1, 6-2, M. P. Lo and Threading the needle-Mr. Phillips. read a letter from, the Shanghai F.A. Thomas Lay bent S. A. and A. N. Bum- Boot race-lat, Gunner Shaw: 2nd, thanking Hongkong for the hospitality jahu, 62, 64, 6-3; W. B. Roberta, and Gunner Frampton; 3rd, Guneer Cousin, shown to the Shanghai players during 1. E. Landsell heat E. de Sours, and B.
Open mile flat race Open to Royal their recout visit, also hoping that a team Prata, fi-7, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. NATY, European Garrison, H.K.V.D.will be sent to Shanghai during nextRANDICAP SINGLES “A H.K. Police, and British residente 1st BELED
Second Round-R. H. Wild (†3/8) beat
|Knowica
...
CRICKET.
HANDICAP SINGLES "B", First Round.-W. G. Keanear (13/0), beat A. K. Hackedzie (2/6), 73, B4
Second Round.-W. J. Currie (†4/6); beat F. Philips (scr.), (6,4-1ONA
HANDICAP DOUBLES
steamship having a length of 197, feet and Stoker Bell; 2nd, Mr. Mair; 3rd, Gunner The HK.F.A. were thanked. by Mr. J. R. Lloyd (13/6), 8-7, 6-3,
breadth of 3r feet, was sold by publicW0's and Staff Sergeants and Ser-win (South China) for the medals re- Tyldesley (Army) and Mr. Wong Hui yesterday, by Mr. Barr, of grants race. Sergt. Major Rogersceived by their players during the recent sra. Hughts and Hough Bidding, Obstacle race-1st, Gunner Knox; 2nd,
musnord at £3,000 and rose to $7,000 Cunner Cousins 3rd, Trumpter Collier, visit of the Shanghai team
Egg and Spoon raca-Mrs. Tribe.... 000 bide. Then followed bids of 2500 Officers X4 (open), 100 yarda handi- tually the ship was knoored cap, one yard starting allowed for every year of service over twenty-five représentative of the wous years of age-lety Capt. Barreltus di
Company of No. 8, Lev Relay rach, British-st Company 93; The following will represent the K:00 af Kowloon, today (2:15 w.m.):-E. J. for the sum of $20,000, 2nd, Company M
Band race handicap, 60 yards-1st, Edward, H. Overy N. L. Railton, W. J. - is at precent lying at anchor Baleman Peters, 2nd Bandsman Gull-Shenton, L. A. RiDuncan W. L. Wenser, has a speed of eight er: 3rd, Baudsman Bowker WB. Petberam, H. H. Bonon, EF.
Tug-of-war, British
Company B. Spinks, J. M. Jack and J. C. Fletcher.
KOC. 2 XL. » UNIVERSITY.
First Round-H. M. Henderson and A Brearley (-1/6) beat . E. and D. 8 Green (-15/4), 6-0, 6-0.
First Round HE. Grace and Map Duff (18/6) best GeLambert and Mrs. Tarrant (1476)] 48, 63, 80,
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