SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE.
-ANNUAL MEETING. it
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THE
EUROPEAN MOTORIST
INJURED.
MOTORCYCLE CRASHES INTO
TRAM.
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH, 1924
A SHORT STRIKE, WEST RIVER SERVICE RESUMED. NAVAL PROTECTION AFFORDED.
SPORT.
THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
HONDA BEATS NG SZE KWONG, The annual meeting of the Society of St. Georgt. Mongkong, was held at the
The strike of shipping officers and After holding the title of Singles Chai- City Hall yesterday afternoon, when the
The habit which Chinese bave of marine engineers operating,, thi West pion of the Colony for the last six years, year's activities were reported upon, off-dawdling along the roadway was the River steamers has treminated, and last Ng Sze, Kwong was defeated yesterday vers elected and arrangements, made for cause of a serious motor accident, which night the steamers due to leave for afternoon in the fourth round of the Open the observance of St. George's day." might easily have proved fatal, on the Kongmoon and Wuchoy got away to Champion Singles competition by three
Mr. D. G. M. Bernard. President, oceu- Praya East at 7.50 last night.
schedule time. The so-called strike" sots to one by the Japanese player, T. pied the Chair, and was supported by the
A European motor-cyclist, in attempt (which the China Coast Officers' Guild Honda. ex-champion of the Federated following gentlemen: His Honour Mr.ng to pass in front of a tram-ear mis-sente irrot a strike in the true sense of Malay States. The match has been one Justice "tompertz, the Hon. Mr. P. 11. julged the distance between the tram and the word) commenced on Sunday when which has aroused an unusual amount of Holyoak, ale. B. H. B. Hancock (Past a number of coolies who were wandering at a meeting of the combines Guilds in interest in the Colony, particularly in Presidents), Mr. GH Pierey, Hou. along aimlessly, with the result that the
www decided that the steamers for Kong view of the fact that the two champions Secretary, and the following members of front wheel of the cycle crashed into the moon would dot mil antil naval escorts bave me on two previous occasions dur the Committee: Mr. C. 6. Alabaster, f front footboard of the tram.
had been provided as an additional pro-ing the last fortnight without a decision To those who witnessed the accident KC Lieut-Col. L. G. Bird, Mr. P. S.
tection against piracy.
being reached in either gape. The first Cassidy, Mr. H. AL Dowbiggin, Mr.it looked as though the cyclist must be
Yesterday morning Mr. Laurenson, the time the match was abandoned owing to „W. A. Dowley, Mr. W. J. Eldridge and killed, but fortunately the tram driver Secretary of the China Con-t Officers rain when Honda was within an ace of Mr. V. M. Grayburn. There were also jambed on the emergency air brakes, puft Guild, was sent for by the Harbour victory, the second match not being présent: Messrs. ME F. Airey, F. A. ing the car up within a couple of feet.
Master of Hongkong (Lieut..Commander finished owing to darkness setting in after Welis, B. F. Aucult, J. Scott Harston,
Conway Bake, RX.R) and officially a long and tedious exhibition. Trus informed that armed naval launches are lovers of sport wili, da doubt, be pleased to escort the steamers in future, and at yesterday afternoon's result, seeing arrangements for this were being made in that Honda was practically robbed of conjunction with the Commodore victory when the two met on the first
occasion.
W. E. I. Shenton, A. Hicks, A. R. Raven, O, B. Raven, C. Dickens, W. O. Harring ton, Dr. "M. Harston and the Rev. V. H. Copley Moyle..
THE CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH. The Chaina said: Gentlemen,--The necounts for 1023 together with the Hon.
Anditor's report 'have been in your hands for some days and with your permission I will follow the usual procedure and take them as rend.
I do not think there is anything parti calar in the accounts that calls for ex-
planatiga. Our cbaritable gifts amount| to only $1,031.80 as compared with $2,856.03 in the previous year. which is due to the fewer calls made upon us Jocally. The balance, carried forward is 36,615 which is $14.41 less than was Brought forward from 19
As it was, the motorcycle was wedged under the front of the team with the driver pinned beneath. Passengers on the tram rushed to his assistance, and after the cycle had been dragged away he was picked up, with one leg badly injured.
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We understand that, some Ettle time aust elapse before the launches will be ready for service. The Colonial Govern-
Yesterday's game was entirely different
A friendly Chinese motor-ear driver volunteered to convey the injured manent, it is stated, had been working hard to that of the previous disappointing ex- on the schemo for some little time pre-hibition. Both players were bolder and to his home. The rustor-cycle, which ap- sions to the latest piratical outrage on the stronger in their play, which, until the Tas Lee. The Government has been end of the fourth set, when both players peared a complete wreck, was taken to the Hongkong Hotel garage in Fercival in communication with Canton on the
were obviously exhausted, was of a very matter with the idea of procuring suitable high order. On the whole there was Street.
launches already fitted with steel protee really nothing much to choose between tion shields. In addition to this, the the players and what joss
was going Government have procured in Hongkong went to Honda, particularly in the last four suitable launches, but these require set. Both men were driving well and certain alterations before they can be pat passing well, Honda finishing half way on the run. The launches are to be up to the net with some very Ena shots manned with Naval gun crews and the whilst Ng Sze Kwong showed great skill cost of running them is to be borne by on many occasions in forcing Honda back the local Government. Presumably their on to the base line from his usual posi- duty will be to escort the river boat con- tion of advantage by well directed tabs. voys as far as Kongmoon, and in parti
Honda tock the first set, 6-t, after Ng cular trough the Sailen channel which Sze Kwong had been leading 1-3. In the second set Ng was at the top of his form and was winning many points at the ex-
QUEEN'S THEATRE.
COLONY'S NEW HOUSE OF AMUSEMENT.
Early next month the palatial struc- tire adorning Queen's Road Central and known as Queen's Theatre, will be The opening will be a cere- opened. monial one. The following day the man-
is infested by pirates
At the annual meeting last year my predecessor referred to a property ac count which it was proposed to open to care for purchases of sundry articles for the annual ball. This is having attention agement will commence in earnest to ready for patrol work Naval gun sloops perse of Honda's rather awkward back.
thinis, we have in hand, and when this has been done the account will be duly opened.
A grant was made again last year to the Hun. Mr. Irving. Director of Educa tion, for prizes for patriotic essays in recognition of St. George's Day for child
en in British Schools. Your Committee, however, do not consider this has been a success and think that it should be dis- "continued in future.
The observance of St. George's Day last April was, as usual, confined to an interchange of greetings, between frater nal Societies, a grant of prizes to school children to which I have already refer- red, and a presentation of roses to Lady Stubbs. There is a feeling that there should be greater observance of the day in the Colony, and a concert or similar entertainment has been suggest- ed. I commend this to the attention of the incoming Committee who will doubt leas be glad to hear views expressed on the subject at this meeting.
cater for the public's com mencing with a run of first-class Metro films. Later, theatrical companies will
visit the Theatre.
On the
The Queen's is a spacious building, having accommodation for 1,400 patrons, and every seat commands a full view of the stage and picture, screen. ground floor are the orchestral stalls, stalls, and grand circle; above is the dress circle, running around the sides of the theatre as far as the stage; and above this is the gallery. There are a number of private boxes. The theatre is well ventilated and has a pretty subdued purple lighting arrangement. The pro- jection room is well away from the public seats, and is fireproof. A spacious audi- torium leads from the street into the theatre, and there are ample exits. Alto getber Mr. Min Chui-chin is to be con gratulated upon owning such a building. and under the management of Messrs. Leung Cheuk wing and Fung Tou-sang the enterprise should prosper. Prof. Gonzales will direct a specially selected orchestru.
During the year 6 new members joined the "Society, but it is with sincere regret that I have to record the death of so many of our members since our last re- port. The list includes:-Mr. H. S. Bur-
ELECTION OF OFFICERS. leigh, Mr. C. A. Chadwick, Mr. H. Day, Mr. A. Leon, Mr. J. Parkos, Mr. H. W. The CHAIRMAN then proposed the elec Basabon, Mr. J. W. White, M. CEtion of the new President for the ensuing Warren and Mr M. J. Wells, and we year, He said that Mr. H. W. Bird had extend our deepest sympathy to their heen Vice-President for the past two
relatives.
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In the meantime, until the launches are
Saa Nam lisi, On Lee and Leung Kwong winner, but Honda "made a wonderful danger zoos Last night the steamers and later to 5-2 He looked a certain were to be escorted by H.M.S. Tarantula recovery and playing tenaciously, made as far as Wongmooy, and from Wong the score 5-6. NK Sze Kwong then won moon to Plover Island by H.M.S.
on his own service and his opponent's Cienla stand that II.M.S. Moth, which it was
Mr. Laurenson has been given to under- and won the set 7-5, making it one set
all.
In the third set Honda went to 3-1 be intended to pay off, would not now before Ng spurted and caught him up. The paid off.
Japanese took the next three games which gave him the set-two sets to one.
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. ESCORTS NOT TO BE PERMANENT.
Yesterday afteravod de Harbour Master issued an official statement to a member of the local pris for circulation,
The Harbour Master said :- "After we heard news of the Tui Le piracy on Saturday morning I went with the Hon. Mr. Wolfe, C.SP., to see the Commodore, who kindly consented to send H.M.S. Cieple to the locality and to re- call the Tarnatuts to Hongkong, with a view to consulting the Senior Naval Oficer regarding the suitability of the vessel, we had got here in connection with aschent of armed launches. In the meantira the Tarantula wen: to the scene of the attempted piracy and was instrumental in getting a Chinese armed force landed in the vicinity."
"The Commodom, then sent a further message to the Commander-in-Chief ask- ing for approval to man these launches with naval ratings if the Colonial Govern. years and remarked that he had done ment decided to take them up. Later on The Annual Ball held on the 1th Janu- valuable work on the Committee. He asy was again a great success and was bad great pleasure in proposing Mr. Bird the same day the Commander-in-Chief approved. I then arranged with the as President. attended by over 1,000 people. Mr. H. E. Hollands acted as Hon. Secretary for the
Commodore to get suitable launches and This Ball, and we are much indebted to him
to go with him to examine them. we did this morning."
for bis hard work which contributed in
no small measure to the success of the evening. (Applause.)
Questioned about the use to which these launches would be put. Lieut. Commander Bake indicated that they would be used additional gunboats and would be em-
Ng Sze "Kwong was certainly a little careless in the opening stages, but at the same time he had bad luck Honda, lead ing at the end of the fourth game by 3.1. was seized with cramp. He was attended by a large number of Japanese who thoroughly massaged him on the Court, taking some little time in so doing, which prompted the umpire (Col. Robertson) to intervene, stating that he could.aot stop the game for that. On the re-commence- ment of play Hooda secured the next three games which gave him the victory. There was just one poin: hetween Honda and victory when Ng Sze Kwong made a bad stroke. He could see the ball flying out of court and, good sportsman that he is, he threw his racquet into the air, shouted "Ee Yah" in the expressive Chinese way then came forward and congratulated Honda on his victory.
The munteh was witnessed by a large crowd of people.
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The following are yesterday's results:- Open Singles.-T. Honda beat Ng Sze Handicap Doubles. Thomas and E. Kwong, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 6-1. J. R. Mitchell heat F. A. Redmond and
Roffey, 6-2, 5-7, 6-1. Mixed Doubles. Mr. and Mrs: Hatters ley Smith beat Worswick and Miss Rudge, 6-2, 6-3.
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BILLIARDS.
The Hon. Mr. HoLYOAK seconded and the motion was carried with acclamation In proposing Dr. M. Harston as Vice- President, the CHAIRMAN said that Dr. Harston had been a resident of Hongkong I wish again to tender our hearty for a number of years and that he needed thanks to Mr. N. A. Nicholson for the no introduction to the members. (Apployed as the Naval authorities thought fine display of roses on the President's plause.)
Gut boats," he said, "will accom. A. IVANOVICH WINS THE FINAL, table, which, as on previous, occasions, His Honour. Mr. Justice GONFERTE, pay the Kongmoon steamers on the pre was one of the features of the decora: seconded the proposal, which was
The final of the billiards championship absent occasion, but it is not to be a per- tiona-{applause)-also to the Chairmen | animously carried. and members of the Sab-Committee who The CHAIRMAN said that Mr. G. H.manent escort. The Commodore cannot of the Colony was played off last evening at the Victoria Recreation Club and re- wade all the arrangements and worked Piercy had carried on the work of Secre- guarantee a permanent escort."
Continuing, the Harbour Master said sulted in P. A. Yvanovich beating R. Luz so energetically and unsparingly for the tary for the past two years and he now comfort and enjoyment of our guests. I desired to be relieved. 37. L. S. Green-that the official decision regarding these by 163 points in a game of 1,000 up played Ivanovich played very consistently, sorry to say that Mr. R. J. Wilton, hill had kindly conscated to his name aval movements was come to late on in two sessions.
Saturday morning. Had the Guild asked who has been Chairman of the Wines being put forward, but he would like to him he would have been only too pleased with the exception of & bad" patch.. at and Supper Committee, bas left Hong point out that Mr. Greenhill would need
to have told them the position or to have about 300 and led his opponent practically, kong for good. You are all aware of the some assistance during the meetings.
from the start. At the end of the first! told any Master beforò sailing, painstaking manner in which he attended Mr. DoWLEY seconded the proposal
Discussing the Tai Lee affair. Lieut.-session the stores stood: Yranovitch, 516; to this branch of the evening's enter which was carried unanimously, tainment and the excellent way, in The CHAIRMAN then put forward the Commander Hake said: "It was one of Luz, 3. He maintained this lead in the which everything was carried out. (Ap name of Mr. V. R. Jones for the position the few unsuccessful attempts at piracy, second session but at one stage increased plause.) We shall miss him very much, of Hon. Treasurer. In doing so he said for which the ship and the organisation it to nearly 200. Luz showed signs of play- but I may mention that although his ser that Mr. Exelt had been elected for the of her defence must take credit. It ing botter billiards towards the end of the vices will not be available to us for the past two years, and since he had left the next Ball we shall have his able lieuten- Colony bis work had been carried on by ant, Mr. 8. Baker, who has taken the Mr. W. 31. Cox. keenest interest in the Ball and has a Mr. DownIGGIS seconded, and the mote of all the arrangements made this motion was carried. year. (Applauso,)
The Committee was elected as follows: During the year there was the usual Messrs. C. G. Alabaster, I G. Bird, P. Golf match between St. Andrew's Society S. Cassidy, E. Cock, H. B. L. Dowbiggia, and ourselves which we were fortunate W. A. Dowley, W. J. Eldridge, V. M enough to win, and we thus retain the Grayburn, M. E. F. Airey, S. Baker, the trophy for another year. (Hear, hear.) Hon. Mr. R. Love and Mr. H. P. Sailing races between the two Societies Winslow. were also organized by the Royal Hoog- kong Yacht Club which provided a very Under the heading of "general busi- intercating day's racing in which I am ness, the CRAIMAN mentioned that he Elad to be able to record we again proved thought the essay open for British school
uccessful. (Applause)
children should be discontinued and that Before proposing the adoption of the some form of chtertainment for the child- rsport and accounts, I wish to say how ren should he organised to take its place.
The Companies operating the vessels, A PASSENGER'S MISFORTUNE much I have appreciated the great honour He also mentioned that it was proposed which were held up on Sunday, must have
ROBBED OF $1,700 GOLD IN of being your President for, the past year, to hold the annual ball at about the same lost a considerable amount of money in
HONGKONG and to thank all the Members of the time na last year. A
the 24 hour delay to their vesels. A pro-- Committee, the Hon. Secretary and The Rev. COPLEY MorLa put forward winent Chinese official of one of the Com
A tourist on the sa. Empress of Canada, Treasurer for the loyal support accorded the suggestion that there should be a panies informed a ly 'ress representas me during the year." (Applause.) formal parade of members at Cathedral tive yesterday that there was in the frat named Mr. James Die, was out viewing I now beg to propose the adoption of service. If this could be arranged ho place a dead icon of $1,000 on each vesel, the city last evening and doing the sights the report and accounts as presented and would only be too pleased to make ar, which represented the cost of running each in a ricksha. In Queen's Boad he stopped when this has boon seconded 'I' will be | rangements for this.
real. In addition there was a consider his ricksha, to give the paller pleased to answer to the best of my The CHAIRMAN thanked the rev gentle-able losa entailed on delay to cargo, etr tobacco, and whilst doing this he states ability any questions that may be asked. man for the suggestion and said he felt He said that passengers and cargo bad that the coolie stole his purse containing Mr. R. H. B. HANCOCK seconded the sure that the incoming committee would been on board since the previous even-81,700 American gold from his right inside adoption of the report and accounts, and take it up.
ing, waiting for the vessel to start, pocket. The coole made off in the diree- the action was carried unanimously. This was all the business before the Altogether he estimated the loss at sometion of Queen's Road East and so fax
thing like $10,000,
has not been arrested." (Continued at foot of next column.) meeting
GENERAL BUSINESS.
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showed up a weak spot, in that the engine match but throughout he gave one the room fell. That happened because prac impression of being rather nervous. Both tically six weeks ago certain alterations players registered breaks of over 50, the were agreed to by a committee on which host of the evening being one of 54 by the Owner, the Captain, the Chief Yvanovitch. The final scores were: Engineer and Government Officials were Yarovitch,,000
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...... 934 represented, and were ordered to be done
Breaks-Yvanovitch: 20, 20, 54, 20, 21, immediately. The alterations have not been made yet.”7
This neglect to carry out official instru. 28, 36, 20, 31, 41, 29, 25, 25. Laz: 29. 51 ments which would, he thought, have made 2, 25, 23, 29 26, 24,
Yvanovitch, who has won the Champion the Tai Le's engine room impregnable ship twice before, 1920, and 1992, has now was emphasised by the Harbour Master to meet the present holder of the title, as illustrating the need for better c. J. Omund in the Challenge Round. operation between the ships and the This match will be played on Wednesday authorities.
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