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LOCAL SPORT.
E.A. SPORTS.
RESULT OF HEATS DECIDED YESTERDAY
BOXING.
EAST SURREY TOURNAMENT.
PRELIMINARY HOTTS FOUGHT LAST NIGHT.
BY CORYDD.
To-night also the finals will be decided. There was present a large attendance of officers and men. Major Patou reforced.. The results were as follows:-
WELTER-WEIGHTS,
In connection with the Royal Artillery Athletic Meeting, extending over two
The preliminary bouts in connection days, the first part of the sports program.
was decided yesterday afternoon, with the 1st Batt. East Surrey Regiment when there was a large attendance at the Boxing, Tournament were fought last at the Murray Barracks, the United Services Recreation "Ground, night
winners of each bout entering the semi- Kowloon, to witness the different events
En several events only heats were decid-finals which are to be contested to aight ed yesterday, and the finals of these events will be contested this afternoon when the sports meeting is continued.
The officers and officials are as under: President: Lieut.-Coloast W. O. s.
Pt Andrews. Pie Mann A,” r Vice-President: Sanders, D.S.O.. R.A.
C. Androws was much the better man A. Hattersley Smith, Major W. P.
and knocked out his opponent in the BA.. Major P Rashleigh.cond round. D.S...
Serg Nolan, "B," Cpl. Robbins... D.S.O., R.A., Major A. L. Cruickshank,
Three hard rounds were fought, D.8.0., Rd., and Major E'S. Halford.D."
C. Pte. Hodg R.A. Judges: Capt. G. Barrett, Lieut Sergt. Nolan winning on points.
Pte. Grant "D." H. Goufi, Lieut. E. S. Jones, Lieut. Grant was easily the better and H. S. Cattier, Lieut. H.-T. C. Hall.isposed of his man in the first round.
Pie. Pooley, "," beat Pie Parfitt, Subadar Major Bhan Singh, H. K.S. R.A. and Subadar Nawah. Khan, D.C.M., B. on points after a good fight.
ፊ MIDDLE-WEIGHTS. H.K.S. R. Clerk of the Course: L. J.
Pte. Eaton. * A.” . Elliot, H. Smith, R. A. Starpers: Capt., L. W "Brunet, R-A.; Capt. N. C. Parkes, R.A.. Eaton knock Elliot out in the first
round. Lt. J. A. Chester, R.A.. and Subadar
Pl. Glazier,B," . Pte. Shepherd,. Piran Ditta. D.C.M., H.K.S. R.A. Ste. This fight only lasted a round, warda: Mr. Gir. Bailey, Mr.-tir. Cripps Ghizer failing to rise after being knoek- B.SS.M. Hanson, B.Q.M.S. Hartridge. ed down for the second time.
Pt Profitt, A. r. Ptc. Sowell, RS.M. Cook, B.S.M. Page and B.S.M. Profits, knocked his minn out in Brice. D. C.M. Recorders: Lieut. A. W. the first round. Allcock, R.A., Lient. C. C. Fawns, RA.. and
Pie Sergt. (A.C.). Stephens, R.A. Subadar Mangal Singh, H.K.S., RA.B." Time Keepers: Captain W. A. Fauskelt round, and B.S. (IG). Godwin. THE RESULTS.
The results in the British events yes terday afternoon were as under-
100 yards Flat Race.-Heat 1: 1, (un- ner Rogers; 2, Gunner Atkinson. Heat 9: 1, Gunner Harris; 2, Gunner Dre. Heat 3: 1, Licut Heaslows; 2, Lieut Sug-
den.
Putting the Shot.--. Gunner Spacey; 2. Tunner Harris: 3, Ler, Bombardier Osgood. Distance: 31 feet 8 inches.
High Jump., Gunner Harris; 2, Lieut. Henslowe; 3, Gunner Spacey. Height: 5 feet 1 inches.
1920 yards Flat Race-Heat 1: 1, Guu ner Bowden;., Gunner Dunn. Heat 2:
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Pte. Cooper was given a" walk over by Pie. Pike, who was in hospital
Drummer Bowles, W.W., knocked out Pte, Lleilions, A," in the first round.
LIGHT HRAVIES (SEMI-FINAL). Pte. Roberts, "A" », L.-C.-Williams, H. Roberts punished his man con fually and the fight was stopped in the second round, Williams being awarded half point for his game fight.
VLY-WEIGHTS (SEMI-FINAL).
Pte. 3labey, Pie Brazier. B
Brazier was knocked out in the frst round.
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Pte. Qurich, MA," r. Pte. Woolfrey, 1, Gunner Atkinson; Gunner Billet. The fight went three rounds, Heat 3:1, Gunner Harris; Gunner Quelch bring in easy winner.. De Heat 4: 1, Lieut." Henslowe: [Gunner Pullen.
Throwing the Cricket Ball.-1, Gum- Der Barris; 2, (unner Morris; 3, Lee Distance: 10 Bombardier Pulford. yards 8 inches.
BANTAMWEIGHTS
Drummer Simpson, W.W, Pte. Baxter was no match for Baxter, "A." Simpson, who disposed of him in the first round.
Pre. Block, Dr. Drummer Croc- kett, W. W. Block knocked his man out
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INNOCENT CHINESE. HID A SMALL ARSENAL WITH PURE INTENTIONS.
At the Central Magistracy yesterday, before Mr. R. Butters, Chines laundryman who bad travelled from Canada by the Empress of Canada and arrived in Hongkong on Wednesday, was charged with the possession of various arms and ammunition.
* HONOUR TO PAY TAXES.' PROFESSOR SMITH'S LECTURE ON "PSYCHOLOGY AND TAXATION."
Professor J. W. N. Smith "continued Application of his series, of lectures pn Psychology and Ethics to Industry" at the University yesterday evening, when he spoke on Psychology and Taxation and the People's Attitude towards it."
Sergeant Chesterwoods prosecutxi, and it was stated that the defendant come The lecturer said that man was a sexcial creature and it should be in his ashore in a sampan on Wednesday from luggage. The latter nature to take a reasonable part in the liner with
a Chinese Revenus social events, and also be reasonable was searched by about paving the bill when it came along. Officer, who discovered that a trunk be Con- From the earliest times, the tax-collector longing to the defendant bad a false back had been disliked. The reason for that to the tray and a false bottom. was that in early days a rich man cealed in these secret compartments were bought the right of collecting taxes over 330 rounds of revolver ammunition; 360 to make a proft.
ridge primers; 8 clips: one magazine large district, and that man was out rounds of rifle ammunition: 200 cart rifle; and a Colt revolver and a B.S.A. sporting rifle..
Sack Kner.1, Gunner Phasry; 2. Gun- ner Hardy; Gunner Brimblecombe.
Long Jum-Gunner Harris; Gua-in-the second round. ner Lacock; 3, Gunner Spacey, Dis..
Pte. Simmons, B," beat Pte. Bonner. tance: 13 feet.
Quarter Mile Flat Race.-1, Gunner D. Pte. Finning, A," was knocked Bowden; Cunner Billett, 3, Gunner du by Pte. Wilson, in the disgrace if taxes were overdue. It was second round Pte. Goodfield,B," lust Newsom Time.-30.1-5.
own
In addition to the British competitors, there is also a section of the sports set aside for the Indian troops, who however, conduct their
events separately. Tug-of-war The 25th Battery scratch- ed to the 13th Battery, who will there- for pull against the 39th battery in the hul this afteroon.
"One mile R. A.1, Gunner Newman; I 12, Gunner Newsoft; 3, Gunner Culver.
Time: 5 minutes 11 seconda
Wheel-barrow Race-1, B.Q.M.S. Moore and Guncer Dee; %, Gunner Penis and
Gunner Harris.
In modern days, there was a certain dislike for the official, because it was observed by people in civilised countries that those who reach high offices of State never died in poverty,
In ancient Athens, it was considered pay taxes, and a family an honour also considered a further honour to pay to Cpl. boules, on points, and voluntary taxes, and this was not
names were not disclosed. Pte. Ditch, "A" disposed of Pte. Chown matter of self-advertisement for, the in the first round.
The contests are to begin tonight at d'clock. The bonits promise to be well
contested:
YACHTING.
THE CLOSING CRUISE.
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With reference to "Taxes on commod. madity-there was a tax on the people ities" there was no tax on any com. who produce them.
The phrase was much used, but in itself it was incorrect. People tax for eign goods and make the foreigner "pay, which only meant they were going to pay out of their own pockets if they
The programme which has been com- bought foreign goods. A civilised com
paid by each individual in the end. piled for the Royal Hongkong Yachtmunity paid its own bills and this was Club's closing cruise of the season to- The points secured by the three batteries morrow alternoon, promises to be a very participating yesterday afternoon were, full, as well as a very, interesting one.
as under-
25th Heary Battery... 13th Heayy Battery... 34th Heavy Battery.
49 points
2 points. ..18 points. "
decided.
MANTLA OLYMPIAD. SOUTH CHINA ATHLETES SAIL ON "EMPRESS OF CANADA."
The following members of the South
Defendant pleaded ignorance of the laws of the Colony regarding the import ing of arms and ummuunition. He said that he brought the weapons and am- munition with him at the request of a
because of the trouble going on. clansman in his native country, who asked him to bring them for defence purpose,, Hie Worship and defendant $100, or in default two months' imprisonment.
MARINE COURT. MAGISTRATE SPENDS A BUSY TIME
Several cases cape before Lieut.-Comdr. G. F. Hole, RN., at the Marine Court yesterday.
Seven junk masters were fined $15, with failing to carry the regulation lights. The master of the steam launch Kwong two weeks' hard labour in default, for
i was fined $20, with the alternativ of three weeks' hard labour, for fibing to observe the rule of the road. Another
fault ten days' imprisonment with hard Junk-master was fined 810; or in de labour for anchoring in the Southern Fairway.
A coalie was charged under the rogue and vagabond section with being a sus pected person and reputed thief and for
Provided the weather keeps fine, there should be nothing to mar the success of the function and there will undoubtedly be an interested gathering of visitors At the conclusion of the sports this and members present to compete in or alternoon, the total points gained by watch the various events. each battery on both days will be added, Altogether there are seven events to be China Athletic Association sailed by the Number one is for English Empress of Canada at day-light to together and the battery gaining the
given by a European sergeant that he -. most points will be awarded a cup. There will also tea cup, presented by the Rig cruisers, for which there are sixteen day. They are bound for Manila to take loitering on No. 5 Wharf. Evidence was
entries, and which will be started at part in the Far Eastern Olympiad:
Footballers-Wong Fak burg (cap-aw the man running, and blew his H.A. Oficers to the competitor who is 2 p.m. Included in a second section of
ran along the wharf. When the x- adjudged by the Committee to have done the first event is a race for Chinese Big tain); Li Wei Tong (vice-captain), Lau whistle. He gave chase to the man, who best at the sports.
(class letter G). cruisers. The distance ing Cheung, Chao Bo, Lai Yuk Tat, This "afternoon's programme is more..
The start in each Kam Wing, Suen Kam Shon, Chan fugitive jumped over the end
Evidence was given by an extensive than that of yesterday and in the first race is fiva miles, and in Wong Sui Wah, Lam Yuk Ying, Pang tremity of the wharf was reached the
the second two miles. case is from Murray Pier and the finish Kwong Lu, Pang Wah Hing, Ng Kam
Chuen, Wong Mee Shun, Hui Shing In.polies constable, who was with the ser will be at the Club House line.
Chaa Woon In, U Wing Chan, and geant that he jumped over the wharf and found the defendant sitting underneath The third event is for racing yachts Leung Wing Tek.
Baseballer-K. F. June (captain), S. (ladies races), and this event includes
Asked if he had any witnesses to call,. Handicap Class (Class Letter H) and L Lee, Chna Chao, Yet the wharf on a plank, and arrested him.. witnesses, but none were there that morn S. E. Green, the veteran tennis player, Une design. Class (Class Letter 1) The Kwai, Troi Ping Fan, H. A. Pan,, S. S. defendant said he would like to call
and Teunis Players-Ho Ka Lau
ing. was too good for M, W. Lo in the third fourth event is for the Heyward Hays Lee, and T. Chan.
and Gael Classes (Classes Letter Yand
His Worship issued a subpoena sum round of the Open Championship Singles). In the third and fourth events, the runner Leung Wing Lun.
General Secretary. Mr. Ko Sik-Wamens for the witnesses whom defendant yesterday evening. The game was play-
Treasurer and Secretary-Mr. Ling wished to be called, and adjourned the
for further hearing this morning.
comprises a variety of events
LAWN TENNIS,
H.K.C.C. TOURNAMENT.
on the stand court and a large num-distance in each case will be four and ber of spectators were present Lo won a half miles Bace five is in the raw- the first set by 6-3, and played a good ing section of the programme for the Put Cham, Mewers. Leunk Tong (foot game in the second set, but was beaten Leveson Cup, to be rossed over a disballer), Richard Shim. T. C. Cheng and by 7- In the third set Green with tance of one mile, reference to which was A. 8. Liu (baseballers), will mil on the volleys to left and right forced his rival made in yesterday's Daily Prest. The 13th.
Mr. Shim has been appointed general
Indian
ROYAL SANITARY INSTITUTE.
At an Examination for the Inspector
to rush about continually, and his four crews which will compete will be scientific play gave him an easy victory, the P.W.D., Electrio Co., A.P.C. and manager of the delegation from Hong-Nuisancen Certifiente, held by the by 63. The veteran's skill was also in j.H.M.5. Titania, the fifth crew, the H.K.kong. evidence in the fourth set which he won and S. Bank, having been eliminated
by 6-2. S. E. Green will now play Capt in a preliminary heat on Wednesday
Callaghan in the 4th round,
evening.
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The last two events in the programme
CHINESEX.M.C.A.
Hongkong Board of Examiners of the Royal Sanitary Institute in March, two sus of the three Candidates "parsed." They were Mears Philip Eric Knight and Application is being filed with the Lewis John Morley,
Both the successful candidates are In the 4th round of the Handicap Doubles, W. B. Cornaby and N. Lare for "Club" fours (Prizes for win Hongkong authofties for broad-casting. Railton (str.) beat C. E. Bishop and ning Crew) distance one mile, and a caco form the wireless room of the Hongkong Sanitary Inspectors moder the Hongkong for collapsible life boats from submarines. Chinese Y.M.C.A, where & regular course
There will also be an exhibition game in wireless telegraphy is being conducted Government. The Board of Examiners of lawn bowls during the afternoon. by Mr. David P. 8. Tuc, an experienced consisted of Dr. J. B. Addison, the Hon Mrs. T. Arthur (wife of the Com- operator farmerly with the Wireless Ad. Mr. H. T. Creasy, Dr. W. W. Pears, Mr.
(Secretary). modore of the Club) has kindly consented minstration at Canton, Mr. Yae has been W. J. Mackenzie, Bir Eric Stuart Taylor
study of the subject, to present the prizes at the conclusion of abroad. for many years making a special Mr. P. T. Lamble, and Mr. E. Ralphe Tthe racing.
D. D Dryden (+3/6), 6-2, 0-1.
TO-DAY'S GAMES
To-day S. A: Rumjahu meets F. A. Redmond in the fourth round of the Open Singles Championship, and T. Honda weets Ng Sza Cheong in the same round of the same competition.
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