LOCAL SPORT
LAWN TENNIS, YESTERDAY'S MATCHES. There was a full programme in the Hongkong Cricket Club yesterday when many interesting matches were played] off.
The Mixed Doubles match between -Lt. Col. Bates partnered by Miss Birkett and Mr. and Mrs. Crook resulted in a win for the former pair by two close sats, the handicapping making the play very ever. Miss Birkett helped her pactaur "considerably in the bass line with her forehand drives and by saving quite a number of hard shots from her opponents,
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OPEN SINGLES.
8. A. Rumjahn met and defeated In
RACE PONIES SOLD.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 11TH, 1926
At the Causeway Bay Stables yesterday, the following ponjes were put up for anction by Messrs. Hughes and Hough and realized the undermentioned prices:
King's Favourite, Mr. H. A. Seth,
830
Woodlark, Mr. W. T. Stanton. 350. Blue Grass, Mr. WT. Stanton, $50. Beauty Dahlia, Mr. A. Leung, $100. Wild Fire Dahlia, Mr. A. Leung, #10, ・・ Inkpot, Major Peterson, 860. Craigavad, Mr. E. C. Rock, $200. Sagacity, Mr. C. H. Blason, $150. All the other ponies offered failed to reach the reserve prices.
KOWLOON GOLF CLUB ANNUAL REPORT ISSUED
CRIPPLED SUBMARINE. NAVAL ENQUIRY TO BE HELD COXSWAIN'S STORY OF THE
COLLISION.
CATHEDRAL ORGAN FUND.
FIFTH CONCERT GIVEN LAST EVENING.
The fifth concert of the series of six The crippled submarine L5, attached Cathedral Organ Fund was given in the arranged in aid of the St. John's to the China Squadron, which was start St. John's Cathedral Hall last evening, ing on the southern cruise with other when a large audience was present." submarines when it was run into on. The artistes were Mr. Balean (violin), Tuesday by the Tai O ferry-launch Few Miss Braga (viola), Mrs. Bellamy Sing, has gone into dock for refitment. Mr. S. J. Squire (Bass), with Mrs. (soprano), Mrs. Minney (soprano) and It is anticipated that the repairs will Griggs and Mr. F. Mason at the piano. occupy a period of four or five days, but The programme was opened by Mr. before she resumes her interrupted cruise, Squire who was well received. He a naval enquiry is to be held.
sang (a) Fairings" (Busthope Martin) (Coates). Later in the programme he and (b) "I Fitch my lonely Caravan " ang William James' "The Sua-God." affect in the aris "Qui dai Contraban
Mrs Minney was heard to charming dier" from "Carmen later rendered another aris Scene and Lauret) and "Reverie" (Vieuxtemps) The Violin soles, Farfalla" (Emil Gazette," from "Manon" (Massenet).
wore given by Mra. Halsan; while Mrs
(Greig), (b). The Maid and the Butter- Bellamy delighted the audience with her contributions, (a) "Solveig's Song.
Daisies" (Roger Guilter). Bearers (Martin Shar) and (b) "To
It is not known as, yet whether the Harbour authorities will hold one or not, but the ferry-launch, of course, comes under the jurisdiction of the Marine Court.
made a report of the mishap, and his The coxswain of the Yew Sing has
version of the collision is to the effect steamer and a steamer which he was un- vessels, a large Japanese
(Biret) and
The report of the Kowloon Golf Club, Tak Cheuk, of the University, in straight to be presented at the second sanual sets and will now meet Henderson in rueeting on March 31st at the Central the second round Iu put up a very good British School, Kawicon, shows that fight in the third set, which he nearly the total membership is 178.
there are 150 ordinary members and that won, having leads of 3-0, 7.0, but The Committee regrets to record the der the impression was one of the China fy" (Albert) and (a) "Palanquin i
he failed to return-Rumjaha's chops and drives to his backhand in the decisive gardes.
E. Grimble found a very experienced opponent in Yew Man Tsun who cut and placed home to win, conceding only two games in each set. Yew Maa Tsun nOW meets G. W. Sewell, and a very good and even match should result
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deaths of three members during the year, Messrs. T. Meck, J. H. Kynoch and J. H. Oxberry.
The financial statement shows a profit for the year of $1,119.43.
At the annual meeting alternations in the articles of association will be pro- posed, one being a suggested alteration of membership, making it open to "re- sea-going" members being officers and sident" and "sea-going
members.
men of the Royal Navy and Mercantile Mariner
THE LITTLE MUMMERS. CINDERELLA " A GREAT SUCCESS.
AT STAR THEATRE.
that two
Merchants' Navigation Company's fleet, were passing through the channel at the time of the accident.
His view of the submarine was obscur ed by one of the vessels, and when the steamers had passed, he found the L.
right in the track of his launch and although he turned off immediately, it was too late. He thought he must have struck some part of the submarine which
was invisible.
Two much enjoyed trios, (violin, viola and piano), were played by Mrs. Balean, Miss Braga and Mrs. Griggs. Their on- Bridge) and (a) Gazette " tributions were "Minuet" (Frank and (b) Allegrette" (hota by Frank Bridge). applause and the whole programme was Every item given received enthusiastic thoroughly enjoyed.
AND NOW TO DANCE, THE HOW, WHEN AND WHERE. THE "DURBAN'S " QUEST.
Too long has Hongkong had to wait for the opportunity that is being pre- PIRATED VESSEL FOUND BUT NOnted on Friday March 19th.
PIRATES.
As stated yesterday, H.M.S. Durban, to investigate concerning a ship which which went out at midnight on Saturday
passing Waglan, returned to the har- bour late on Tuesday afternoon.
K. Mawatari and B. H. Wong were nicely matched and the issue was, in doubt right up to the end. Wong won the first set after Sve all had been called by means of judicious chops which troubled the Japanese a lot, but in the following three sets the latter gained slight superiority by better all-round play. Mamatari's foreband drives proved The Star Theatre was packed last very effective and Wong found some dif-evening when The Little Mummers, pre-had failed to respond to signals when ficulty in returning them. The Japanese sented Cinderella," produced by frs, followed up his shots at the net very Gay Cuming, Gold Medalist and Teacher often and killed Wong's many feeble re- of. Elocution, assisted by the Ber. J. turns. Wong remained in the base line Horace Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Jenner, most of the time and depended upon his Mrs. Spalding, chops to win.
Miss Murphy, Miss Needing only one point to win by three whose names she is not allowed to give. Sawyer, Miss Walters, besides others sets to one, Capt. West was very liberal in giving a walk over to Valentine, and performers were youngsters, it would be In view of the fact that most of the in answer to many curious enquiries, the unfair to offer any criticam Captain said he does not care to play Singles,
Suffice it to say that the play was difficult ciremstances, and was well surprisingly well produced under very received by the audience.
ORCHESTRA,
Fast service, both first and second, and a gred forehand chop stroke helped Law rence to win over Capt. Bloxham in the Club Singles. (Lawrence's service is the The following were the members of the fastest seen so far) Lawrence appeared Orchestra and Characters:- leading for a three, set win, but many double faults at the end of the third cost Dutch Dance.....The Misses Patsy Nicol him the set and he eventually won the match by three sets to one!
and Dorothy Henderson. Miss Raymonde Lam. Grimble, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. K. Nawatari beat Scare-Crow Dance....The Misses D. Tollen Miss Winnie Henderson. B. H. Wong, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. S. 4.
and P. Nicol.
Miss Lorna Tolkan.
The full details of yesterday's matchee Recitation Society Asides"
are as follows:-
OPEN SINGLES.-Yew Man Tsun beat E. Solo Dance "Pierrette"
Rumjahn beat Is Tak Check, 6-2 Sword Dance......... 9-7. 8. J. Valentine w.o. from Capt. West, scores: 4-6, 1-6, 5, Capt. West retired.
CLUB SINGLES.-E. D. Lawrence beat Capt. H. Bloxham, 64, 63, 68, 6-3 Major W. B. Stevenson beat S. S. Hugh Jones, 0-1, 6-0, 6-).
HANDICAP BOULLE.-W. B. Cornaby d A. Piercy (owe 2/6) bent C. H. Bradley and B. N. Sycroft (scr.), e-1,
e-0.
MIXED DOUBLES-Lt.-Col. Bates and Miss Birkett (scr.) beat Mr. and Mrs. Crook, 7-6, 6-3.
TO-DAY'S MATCHES. OPEN SINGLES.-R. E. Coxon e. S. A. R. Ismail.
D. DOUBLES.-R. Hancock and F. A. Redmond H. Lr and C. Choa, Major,
・ ・ "CHARACTERS.
Iferr Grandolphus Schmitt
Countess Augusta Schmitt
(Grumpy & gouty).....Miss Ina Brown.
(His wife) Miss Chrissie Dixon. Countess Araminta... Miss May Matthews Countess Arabella
Ena Allen (Ugly but conceited daughters of Countess Augusta Schmitt).. Cinderella (daughter of Her
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The Queen Mother Miss Mattie Gourlay. Schmitt) Miss Winnie Eendersen. Prince Lulu (her son).......Miss R. Lam Lord Chamberlain Miss Leah Salmon, Count Gorko (Prince Lulu's
friend)....Master Lawrence Allen.
Fairy Godmother...... Miss Maisie Tillery King's Messenger. Miss Patsy Nicol
W. W. Pratt and Major W. E. Steven-
DANCERS IN THE MINUET, sou. T. Akiyama and S. Uno, S. E. Green and D. S. Green . Yew Man Kit Donald, M. Gow, D. Henderson, P. The Misses A. Black, M. Dixon, F. and CW, Cheng.
Nicol, F. Salmon, H. Salmon, B. Spa ELANDICAP DOUBLER.-G. W. Sewell end E. J. R. Mitchell (owe 3/0), R. Ling. D. Tollan, J. Turbyne, and Master
Moncrieff and D. J. Clerk (rec, 4/0), E. HJ. Larkcom and A. J., L. White (scr.) r. Major C. Willson and N. L. Smith (owe $/6)...
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB. CAPTAIN'S CUP MARCH QUALIFY İNG COMPETITION, Played at Fanling, fth-8th March :- W. L.-Plow
.............. 87—19-71 qualifies: Other scores:
'A, O. Brawn
88-13=74
A. B. Purves - 9=75 K. S. Robertson. 88-10=70 J. C. Hawkins 80--10=79
(31 entries).
Optional, Fool'
1. Li Plew
(17 entries).
87-18-71 wins.
CRICKET.
CIVIL SERVICE 7. H.K.C.0.
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P. Cuming,
FABLING HURT. ..
EASTER STEEPLECHASE MEETING.
The following programme for the pro- posed Easter Steeplechase Meeting has heen arranged by the Farling Hust to be held on the Kwanti Race Course on Monday, April 5th. Entry forms can be obtained from the Joint Master, Dr. F. Pierce-Grove, Alexandra Buildings. En- tries close on noon, Friday, March 28th. 1-12 noon-CAESEWAY BAY HANDICAP.- - For buna fide Polo posies. Bottom
weight 14 lbs." Distance about miles. Entrance fee $ 9.-12.43 p.m.-OPEN LIGHT WEIGHT RACE
Catch weight. 150 . Previous winners of Open Light Weight and "Fanling National" 10 lbs penalty. Distance about 2 milce. Entrance fee 3.-2.30 p.m.-OPET HEAVY WEIGHT RACs -Catch weight 165 lbs. Previous winner of "Fanling National" 10 lbs. penalty. Distance about 2 miles Entrance fee $5.
The undermentioned will represent the Civil Service Cricket Club in 's match. against the Hongkong Cricket Club on the Civil Service ground on Saturday next:-W. D. Edmonds (captain), B.4-3.15 p.m-HUNT STEEPLEASE HAND
Spillett H. Westlake, E. Booker, C. Sara, H. 8. Paterson, T. Harper, B. C. K. Hawkins, F. Haynes, T. H. Nihill, and T. W. Carr...
CLÜB OUTCASTS e." NAVY.
The following will represent the Club Outcasts v. Navy at home on Saturday: TE Pearce, A. O L Bowker, H. C.. Bargets, A. W. Hayward, Owen Hughes, J. D. Humphroys, G. P. Lam- mert, E. J. E. Mitchell, H. Y. Parker, F. N. Young, E. B. Reed..
obtain any further details of what hap
At that time it was not possible to pened during her cruise, but yesterday port the Durban carried out a it was ascertained that while away from
vessel, which it was thought might have systematic search for the unidentified very
been a victim of piracy. She cruised
where she anchored on Monday night, well up the coast, to a point considerably past Swatow, and came back to Bias Bay, but she did not find any trace of the vessel described.
Without the alightest wish to crab,the large and formal Balls that usually take Good as they are they suffer from the place every year, they still leave a blank
takes too long to thaw out from the pre- defects of their good qualities, and it sailing stiffness and formality. By the time the thaw has set in, the dance is
crowded for the really keen dancers half over. Then again they suffer froni their popularity and the floor is ton
out can be devoted to the serious business of the evening which frankly,
dissipation in ultra-respectable Hur is Pleasure. If there are still etern moralists who continue to frown on such kong, there is nothing further to do but to request them to attend the Ball, enjoy themselves and for one night, forget
Masked Ball is that Masking in itself The whole idea at the back of this
sequently the time usually spent in tow- does away with the stiff formality, can-
Between Shanmei and Swatow, their moralisings. mei. This boat operates between Shan- encountered a small steamer, the s.. Tai Fau, of 900 tons, returning to Shan-cause everybody present to forget their Nothing will he wanting at the Ball to mei and Swatow, and her master report-
cares and woes, and it is the hope of the ed to the Durban that his vessel had been pirated while in the course of her run enough to be free that night to turn up. promoters that it will provide an even ing long to be remembered by those lucky
ed to return. Bias Bay, from which she had been allow between these two ports, and taken to
There is every reason to believe that this report is correct, but no trace of the pirates was found, although the Durban cruised up and down the coast for a day or two.
which something has already been said. Now about this double band concerning
here it is a novelty. Nothing destroys While it is common enough elsewhere, the charm of a good dance so much as to have to wait for too long an interral when it is over. The glorious rhythm Following her return
of the perfect dance cannot be recaptand to port, the der-in-Chief as to the result of the places of May. I get you e sandwich" Durban made a report to the Comman- where Rhythm is king to the common when one has descended from that world cruise and particulars of the piratedor Boy bring a whisky and soda." boat met...
STOLEN BINOCULARS. AN INCIDENT ON THE RACE COURSE.
charged with the theft of a pair of bine The case in which two Chinese, were culars from a clerk who was intently watching the races from the Japanese stand on Wednesday was concluded the Central Magistracy yesterday, when Major C. Willson convicted both the
defendants.
At Tuesday's hearing, a Chinese in- former in the case gave evidence as a witness. This morning he was also charged with, the lesser offence of receiv- ing stolen property. Evidence, however, was not sufficient for a conviction and he was discharged.
The joy of the perfect rhythmn has to work itself out gradually and mot abruptly, therefore at this Ball, to avoid the pleasure-destroying intervals, the moment one Band stops the othe will) at once take up its work. Some bright spirit has suggested that with the two bards present the promoters should stage a Dance Marathon. It is not possible to know whether there are any in the
Colony who are addicted to this parti calar form of madness, but when the pro- peas was made it was very promptly and severely dealt with as being con which is the greatest good of the greatest trary to the whole spirit of the evening,
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time of writing of the Fanling Hunt
There are dark rumours abroad at the GIRLS AND BOYS IN DIVORCE. turning up in force, but the nature of the quarry and where the kill is to take London Daily Telegraph says
The New York correspondent of the place is at present wropt in mystery."
.. Trial marriages, viewed once as daring
It is unfortunate-js it, by the way, on experiments for the ultra-modern, are The smaller one of the two defendants no longer with us. If the lamp shede boys and girls of Chicago, according to second thoughts! that the Hermes is becoming a populat diversion among the was identified as an old offender and hamashing act, with all its subsequent Supreme Judge, Harry A. Lewis, 'a lead- labour. The other was given six months still continue-could be worked up at the young people have found that the was sentenced to nine months hard complications which, ramour has, ing Divorce Court jurist. In addition, hard labour.
Sketch it would safely be relied on to county brand of "trial marriages" may The owner of the glasses had his pro- bring the House down-or the manage be annulled with ease and safety. Arous perty restored to him.
ment in-Contributed.
ed by the frequent appearance of girls" and boys of high-school age as plaintiffs. in annulment suita, Judge Lewis declares that the divorce laws should be amended be legal so that marriage between minors would
THE PAY OF THE PEKING POLICE.
A PROPOSED. GOVERNMENT
MORTGAGE.
ASIATIO NEWS BREVICES.)
For the purpose of devising ways and means to get funds for the payment of the salaries of the police, General Lu Chung Lin entertained leading bankers and merchants at his headquarters re cently,
It is stated that the Government is prepared to mortgage all official proper ties, such as old Manchu yamens, and
WEATHER REPORT,
Last night's weather report, forecast and remarks by the Royal Observatory said: KAR
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"It used to be presumed that these young people didn't know what they were The anti-cyclone over China is develop doing," the judge states. But 1 feel ing slowly. The depression has moved now that they know only too well what Eastward into the Sea of Japan Mode marriage means. Moreover, I believe rate to fresh monsoon may be expected they have become. acquainted with the along the South east Coast of China and divorce laws, through study of the news over the China Sea, winds moderate, fine to cloudy.
Local forecast:-North to North-cast, isn't successful it can be
papers, and realize that if the marriage.
WITHIN CALL.
The following vessels were expected to
CAP. Open to subscribers of Fanling Hounds. Bottom weight 145 lb. Distance about 2 miles. Entrance fee houses and land within the nine cities be in wireless communication with Hong
$5.
nulled
Formerly annulment petitions were. rare. When they did appear the usual charge wat that either husband or wife had been married before and that there. fore the marriage was illegal.
These young people unblushingly
Terrano
"Berani BerEZĀRACIETY Eingapors, Penang, Malaces, Prov. W ollosis
Batavia
Beijentory
Hamarang Padang Bourabaya
2 Park Court of lštomaten.
of Peking, to the bankers for the half akong last night:-Empren of Canada, confess that they lied about their ages 5-t. p.m.-UNITED SERVICEE RACE-Open million dollars which will be entirely Roundra Fook Sang Lai Sang, when they obtained licenses. Judge Santaros India.
to the Navy, Army and Hongkong devoted to paying police officers and Arafura, Hong Hwo, Hiching, Prest Lewis decisrea. I have no doubt they Volunteer Defence Corps Winner of men. The idea advocated by the Peking dent Grant, Sarpedon, Isla de Fanay knew the ceremony was illegal and look any previous Steeplechase, Penalty Daily News that the police be paid Takada, West Fomentum, Gleniffer, Cityed forward to a time when an annulment forego heads of the of Spokane Ho Sang, Trilargem, Kou might be obtained if the marriage was Catch Weight 160 lbs. Entrance fee Maritime Customs and Salt Gaballo is aru, est O'Rows, Pericus,hal not a success.
ground that it will lead to further not favoured by the authorities on the foreign coroachments on the national finance of China.
85.
In all races jockeys who have not was more than five fat races and or steeple casses allowed 6-lbs.
Maru Proteus, Perthes, Haining, of age or the girl under 18 years of age Sang, Fulda, Boocho, Kuihmir Sutta Proof that the boy was under 18 years Songho," Hanoi, Andre Lebon,ado is all that la necessary In such caser Maru, Archer, Bintang, Alias Moru under American law.
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