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PEREIRA WINS THE HARBOUR RACE.
VETERAN SWIMMER TAKES SECOND PLACE.
SIXTEEN COMPLETE THE COURSE.
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LAWN BOWLS.
POLICE PLAYER ENTERS
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SEMI-FINAL.
MEASURE FOR WIN.
West
One of the closest lawn bowls games in the Open Singles Cham- pionship of the. Colony was provid 0.0. the Craigengower Roza Poraira, the local swim-ed mer who won both the 440 and the ground yeator day when H. Hamp 880 yards free style to the trianon (Kowon, C.C.) met J.
(Police RC.) to decide one of the gulur interport held at Shanghai four semi-anal positions in the recently between Hong Kong, Open Singles Championship of the
Colony Shanghai and Tiontein, "had
The Police player, needing only dificulty
in accounting for the four shots to win on his lead of 17-9 Harbour Race Inst night from was" gradually overhauled by his opponent and the score after n eightoon other competitors.
prolonged game was 2010 in favour Jef Hampton. In the subsequent of head, West placed a wood almost on the jack, which was not shifted, and a measure was made by the six-umpire (Mr. Hyde Lay) with the aid of matches in serni-darkness for the second wood, which went in favour of West, who, won by a single shot when it was expected that Hampton was counting the secon wood to necessitale. the playing of criunpanother head.
The Veteran swimmer, C. -Cooke, finished 'accond and one
the Chinese swimming stars, Shek Kani Pui, was, third. In all,
swimmers completed the course, the remaining three givin up a little after half way. Samuel Zano, the Hawaiian swimmer, is understood, developed and. retired from the race.
W. Lawrence, tlie short distance ernek, set a fast pace early in the raer, striking out in the direction of Wanchai And taking a that led him about two hundred yards from the direct course, Roza Pereira sturk to a straight course from the word "Go" and, swimming a powerful stroke, never allowed the tide to carry him out of his course. From the moment that Cooke and Lawrence struck out against the tide, it was eve dent that Pereira, if he could to keep from drifting.. mannge would have an easy time:
The following were the evores lead by hend
Hampton. Shots Total
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1931.
TENNIS.
LADIES OPEN DOUBLES
CHAMPIONSHIP.
The following is the draw, for the Ladies Open Doubles Lawn Tennis Championship of the Colony, for the current your With the exception of the semi-finals and finals, which will be played at the U.S.R.C., all other rounds any be played on any grass courts in the Colony, choice resting with the first named in each
beneket
T-Mrs. Lochter g. Mrs. Donk
bye..
2.Mr. Lambert Mrs. Lind.
golf 3-Miss Rumjam v. Mrs. Chiu | 4.Mrs. Keary, Mr. James 1 8-Migs Howard Smith . Miss
Sulton
6-Miss Hallifax v. Miss Mackie) 7.-Miss Thomas: v. Mies Went-
worth
Mrs. Majendie. Misa Pullum 9.--Mrs. MoTavish v. Mrs. McCaw}
10-Miss O. Dalziel : "Miss, S.
.: Dalziel
11-Miss Lang. Miss Hutcheson)
12-Mra. Tottenham Miss Enid
Lo, bye.
13.-Miss H. Hancock 7. Miss R.
Hancock, bya.
+
First round matches must be com-
pleted on or before November 1st, and second round on or before November 10th. Failure to do so will render both pairs liable to be The results of each
SHEK O GOLF,
MWALKER WINS
CHAMPIONSHIP
The seventh Bhek O Golf Cham piouship was played off Inst. Sun- dhy, and resulted in a win for Mr. J. M. Walker who completed the thirty-six holes in 158, taking 70 for the first oighteen holes and 70 for the second eighteen.
Mr. EJR. Mitchell was the runner-up taking ane stroke more than the winner.
There were twenty-two entrants for the Championship and the fol Towing were the ten best scores:➡ J. Walker... 70 & 79-158 E. JR. Mitchell......77 & 82-150- H. G. Sheldon 79 & 93162. D. G. Bruço.80 & 84-164 O. L. Sander & 92107 C. B. Johnson.00 & 77107 H. Owan Hughes.....89 & 95107 Dr. H. Burton...80 & 87107 E. G. N. Grimble...84 & 88-180 HR. B. Hancock...81 & 87109 His Excellency Sir William Pool and Lady Peel were present and Tady Peck presented the prizes at the conclusion of the Champion ship.
INDIAN FEDERAL
FINANCES.
DEMAND FOR KNOWLEDGE
OF IMPLICATIONS.
London, Oct. 15.-The Federal Structure Committee of the Indian Round Table Conference further considered the report of its finance sub-committee to-day. Finally the discussion was adjourned until to
scratched,: match should be immediately com-morrow." municated to the Tennis Secretary, U.S.R.C, Kowloon.
LOCAL FOOTBALL..
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Wast. Shots Total
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14.
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maunged to keep true to his course and won in the excellent time of
10.
13
0.
13
21.
16.
23 minutes 54 seconds.....
an
18
43.
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The undermentioned seans and reserves have been selected, to re- present the Combined Services 1 Malay Chinese Interport XI Sookunpoo to-morrow, at 4.30. p.m.
at
24.
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23,
1 20 20
mor
The only competitor who follow- ed the course taken by Pereira was Shek Kam Pui and this-sw210- would have accounted for Conke if he could have shown any stamina at the huish. He was londing when a hundred yards from the sea wall, but allowed Cooks to draw level and eventually 10. boat him by seven seconds.
Cooke appeared to have chosen 100 easterly a couras, and while his performance was excellent, there seems to be little doubt that he would havo fared much better had be followed Pereira's course, or stayed close to it.
The Times.
Nano
SERVICE TO MEET MALAYAN
CHINESE.
Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru urged that the expert committee on finance contemplated in the report should be set up by the new federal government, which should make the final decisions. During the interim special Boancial powers should be given to the Governor-General in Council.
Nawab Sir Mühimad Akbar Hydari said the Indian States had not changed in their attitude and federation was still their goal, but it was cascntia the States should known advance the full implica tions of any federal fance scheme.. For this reason he was opposed to. leaving it to the new federal gov. A. B. Savage, R. N.) Ldg Tel Dixon, R.N., Pte. Henderson, Aernment to set up exps com and S. H; Pite (31) Morgan,mittee on tuanen ja pal
8.W.B.
His Highuete the Mabaraja of 24.
West has now a chance of entering S.W.B.; Pte. Eynon,
Bikaner reiterated his faith in the final by mesting the winner of L/Bgt. Gardner, R.N. Pte. (65) federation birt added they must the tie between J. Laing (Taikoo Harris, S.WB.; Pte. (33) Davis R.C.) and F. C. Cullen (Kowloon S.W.D. C. S. M. MeTavish, A know, broadly, the extent of, their Dock), which will be played on the and S. II. (Capt).; A. B. Dickin- obligation of tributes fra en Police green this afternoon. son, R.N., and Ldg. Sto. Skinner,dian States,
R.N.
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Another game to decide one of the semi-final positions in the lower Reserves Mus. Clucas, R.N.; bracket takes place this afternoon L/Cpl. Mullane, S.W.B. Ldg dn the Kowloon Bowling Green Sea, Ratcliffe, R.N.; Pie. Yeoman, Club ground between D. Rumjahn A. and B. H., Cpl. Hay, A. and (Craigeugower) and N. Drummond S, E A. B. Poole, R.N.; Sto. (Taikoo), the winner filling the Lowdon, R.N.; A. B. Seorar, R.N.; other final position by meeting either U. M. Omar or R. Lapsley, who will play on the Kowloon C.C. Min. Sers: ground to-morrow.
1. L Roza Pereira 23 54
C. J. Cooke.
a Shek Kam Pui:
Sh
21
25
4. Kwok Chan Hung 20
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5. W. Lawrence
27
17
4. E. Franks,
97
Chan Ki Cheung 28
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E., W. Railton
220
12
9. B. Harris
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10. Ed. da Roza
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12
1
M. M. de V. Soares 32
30
12. J. Bummers
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41
13. W. A. Schrooder 34
34
14. H. Brokonshire
10
16. L. F. da Roza
30
47
10. M. Roza
40
30
Samuel Zone, D. Cavanagh E.U.S. Alves did not finish.
LOCAL RUGGER.
LOCAL HOCKEY.
"INCOGS" TEAM FOR
<) TOMORROW.
The following will represent the "Incognitos" in a Hockey Match r. the St. Andrews on the D.B.S ground to-morrow." Bully-off 5.10 pm.-H. A, Barros, F. N. Silva, E. V. Reed, R. Silva-Netto, W. Reed, N. Baltrao, F.-E. Remedios, A. E. Silva, I. Reed, F. Barros, C and E. Barros. Reserve: J. A. de V.
Soares.
CLUB TRIAL GAME TO-DAY.
The following are the teams for
Sto. Langmead, R.N.; L/Cpl. Grimwood, R.A.M.C. and Pte. Ianson, R.A.M.C.
Colours:-Navy blue shirts, white shorts and army stockings. Ser- vicemen in uniform will be ad- mitted fren to the East Stand only: Players will report to C. S. Y. McTavish at Sookunpon. at 4 p.m..
CRAIGENGOWER ANNUAL
MEETING.
COMMITTEE ELECTED FOR INSUING YEAR.
The annual general meeting of the Craigengower Cricket Club was held yesterday with Mr. C. S. Rosselot (Vice-President) in the chair. The Annual report and The following will represent the statement of accounts, which has Hong Kong Ladies' Hockey Club in already been published, was pass-
Hong Kong Ladies' Team..
TOURIST VISITS TO SOVIET INCREASE.
TRAFFIC DOUBLES IN COURSE.
OF SINGLE YEAR,
SIR A. WHEELER FOR TRIAL
CHARGED WITH FRAUDU LENT CONVERSION:
I HAVE NEVER DEFRAUDED ANYBODY.",
BIG GOLD EFFLUX FROM U.S.
8567,000,000 EXPORTED IN RECENT MONTES
New York, Oct. 14.Approximate ly 8587,000,000 worth of gold has flowed out abroad from the United States recently. Most of these ex- ports have been taken out in the past month. The total of Sir Arthur Wheeler and George | 8587,000,000 is equivalent to eighty Vistor Smith, formerly a partner per cent of the gold shipped into in the frm of Arthur Wheeler and the United States during the past Company, again appeared at Lel-two years from all parts of th cantor Police Court to ansiver joint world, en summonses alleging the fraudulent The movement is viewed with conversion of sums of money on equanimity in bank circles, who trusted to them for the purpose of express the opinion that it will tend purchasing Conversion Loan or to re-distribute gold throughout the world, although most of tho" gold War Stock
exported has been shipped to. Franes.
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The defendants, who deny all the charges, were committed for triak
Evidence was given by Mr. Al Sensational rumours have been bort Douglas Brandroth, chief current in Europe recently, to the clerk of Barclays Bank, Town Hall effect that the security of the dollar square, Leicester, that the sanctis, in question but it is pvident that tioned limit of the overdraft to Ar- these are unfounded as the gold thur Wheeler and Company start- hoard held by the United States ed in November, 1020, was £200,000 Treasury is still well over and an already existing temporary 84,500,000,000, representing 90 por limit of £50,000 was extended for cent. of the country's Circulating six months. On September 9, 1930, currency, Bimme the overdraft limit was reduced to M $200,000. An application from Sir
Moscow, Oct. 16Although inter": national tourist trame has shumbled considerably during this year as a result of the work depression, the number of tourists visiting Russia has nearly doubled, compared with 1030, according to the annual report of the Tuturint, the Soviet Rue sian Travel Agency....
Fifty per cent of all tourists, it is stated came from the United Statos, with Great Britain supply ing another 3 per cent. The Lourists included representatives of all classes and professions, bankers, Senators, members of Parliament, professors and prominent ex-pugi- lists, Gene Tunney, the former heavy weight champion, being the only representative in that cate gory,
Almost all the tourists are visit ing Moscow and Leningrad Only Arthur for the former overdraft an overdraft of £100,000 was rane. limit of £250,000 to be reinstated about a quarter desired to see the was declined. The £500,000 limit toned for Arthur Wheeler and provincial districts as well travel expired in January, 1931, and was Company in June, 1920, redund ling chiefly on one of the two renewed on condition that a reducator to £60,000,
The ovidence for the Crown Ber routes established for tourists- tion of £10,000 should be made in ing concluded Mr. Paling made an Moscow Crimen and Moscow-Kiev.ree months, I Apart from these two main routes,
In reply to Mr. van den Berg, application for the withdrawal of the tourists have the choice be for Sir Arthur Wheeler, Mr. Branight of the summonses, owing to tween twelve other' itineraries. dreth said that his bank had kept the illness of the persons concerned.
A tourists are provided by the an account with Sir Arthur for 39 The Bench agreed to this cours
The Bench committed Bir Arthur Intalist with everything they need, years. It was a very attractive ac Wheeler and Mr. Smith for trial at guides, railway tickets, accommoda-count for a long time, and, in fact,
ed above). tion, meals, motor car, etc., etc. all the banks were anxious to get the next Leicester Assizon (as stat For next year, the Inturist is mak- Sir Arthur's business,
Quoting from books before him, ing special arrangements to cater to the steadily increasing tourist. Mr. van den Berg pointed out that traffic in Russin Twenty hotels Sir Arthur in September, 1930, at a now under construction at Lenin- cost of £1,400 in printing, etc., grad, Moscow and the provincial brought in business amounting to centres will be completed by that time and will provide, first-clnas accommodations, while large gar- ages with powerful cars will be established for the benefit of the travellers along the usual routes. "All defects noted this year are boing carefully eliminated and all: possible measures are taken to make the stay of the foreign visi tors to Russin as pleasant, ns pas sible," the report ende..
£80,000, at a cost of 1000he brought in, buriness amounting to £90,000; and at a cost of £1,273 business amounting to over £100,000 resulted.
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Bank Overdrafts.
#Victim of Circumstances."
Sir Arthur Wheeler, asked if he had anything to say, replied: "On
y counsel's advice I recrve my defenco, and unl! no witnesses hore. I deny emphatically that, I am guilty of any of these charges. I have never defrauded anybody and have never had any intent to de fraud anybody::
"My business, like so many other businessca, has been the victim of circumstances I was utterly power- loss to deal with in face of the world economic blizzard which de
My no object in life now is to see that preciated all securities. every creditor is paid in full and I propuse to devote the rest of my days to that object.
"I wish to repent that my part- ner, Mr. Smith, was in no way res- ponsible for the financial policy of my firm. Ho remuined, throughout under my control.
Haydn Harrison, of Loughbor ough, assistant accountant at the Leicester branch of Lloyds Bank, for Arthur Wheeler and Company said that an overdraft of £150,000 was sanctioned in July, 1020, and remained in operation until Jan- nary, 1931, when it was continued FRANCE, GOLD MARKET OF pending negotiations for & reduc-
tion. THE WORLD.
Mr. Arthur Elliot Butterfield, of Imperial-avenue, Leicester, accoum Paris, Oct. 14.-M. Flandin, thetant at the Leicester brunch of the Minister of Finance, slated to-day Midland Bank, anid thing an over- that the recent arrivals of gold in draft of £100,000 for Wheeler and by the fact that France is becom- 1928, and remained in operationed his defence. France were to be accounted for Co. was sanctioned in November, ing, to an inereasing degree, the until March, 1931, intermediary market for the world: Charles Frederick Bowley, inana Mr Gandhi recommended that as much of the imported gold is ger's clerk in the Leicester branch the report bo referred back and immediately. converted into fornign of the Westminster Bank, said that
(Continued on ntas Golumn the finance sub-committee Lex-currenc ed, with the material at its dis posal, to produce a minimu scheme to which the States "could agree defering as far as possible the sources of revenue, so that a start might be made with federa tion
A Minimum Scheme.
Dr. Shafant Ahmed Khan said he was convinced the federal scheme: was not in danger and that the financial proposals or the sub-Com mitteo's report afforded the sub- stantial foundation of future foderation, The work of the ex perts on the franchise or other en- qinries could be completed in twelve months aud, meantime, existing conditions should continuo. expert committee should be ap pointed by the Crown and its re- port, together with those of the other enquiries, could be consider ed later on in India.
The
REICHSBANK'S ORDER TO GERMAN BANKS.
Berlin, Oct 13.-The Reichsbank A match against, the R.A.8.C. ate by the meeting without com- Sookunpoo to-day. Bully of 6.15ment. The working account for
cipal clients threatening to refuse pm:-W. Ritchie, E. M. Gray, A.the year ended August 31 showed to-day circularised banks and prin- Nicol, E. O'Hagan, B. M. Pope, 11. a credit balance of $1,550.10, anthem further credits or the discount- Wallace J. Dalziel, P. M. Harrop. increase of 81,00201 over the re
the Club's second trial to be.play E. M. Donelan, C. Ferguson and sult of the previous year, which ing of their bills unless they im
ed at Happy Valley this afternoon at 5.30 p.m.
Chuli Colours-W H. B. Rigg: R. D. Beaumont, E. R. Bovill, C. E. Holmos, H. V. Koop; J. S. Lee, and F. C. B. Black J. H. Mo Elney, T. A Merry, E. F. Buttres F. R. Burch, W. E. Peers, B. P. Massey, G. E. Devonshire, and I D. Clarke, le
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MONDAY'S MATCH.
was considered vary satisfactory in view of the increased cost of com modities
Mr. B. W. Bradbury, who is af win for Radio Sports Club.. preet on furlough, was re-elected The Radio Sports Club scored as President. Mr. Rosselet ra another victory on Monday when main na Vice-President, with Mr. they paid a visit to the University R. Basa (Hon, Secretary) and Mr. ground and boat the home team by D. K. Kharas (Hon, Treasurer).
mediately surrender foreign cur rencies to the Reichsbank, da stip lated in the recent Emergency Decree issued by the Bruening Government.
STOP INDIGESTION THIS EASY WAY.
the odd goal in five The following were elected to. Each side scored two goals in the corvo on the General Committee :---
·Golours-BIH, Fox G. P. Lammert, R. H. Griffiths, C. J. D first half but after the interval the Messi-EZimmern W, Allen, E. You can quickly end indigestion, Law, W. D. Johnson M. W. Tur undergraduates failed to get going el Arculli, W Howard. L. Edyspepsia, acidity, heartburn ör ner, and L. G. Robertson: C. C. and let Kalwant Singh, through to Lammert, A. Kitchell, U. M. Omar Moutrie, AR Cox, W. Rscore the winning goal for the and W, Ward. Andrews, W Mitford, GGR.B.C. The game was very fast Humphreys, B. D. Clippendal throughout although the standard
B. Smith, and A. N. Other.
Ref: WF. Leckie
THE KOWLOON TEAM.
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of play was not very high, this no doubt boing due to the fact that the rain which foll during the after noon rendered the surface of the ground very slippery making it difficult for the players to obtain
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RECENT GOLF COMPETI- TIONS.
CORRECTIONS IN SCORES,
flatulence by taking
n little Bisurated Magnesia after eating or whenever par is felt This no- specifie gives alinost instant relief by neutralising excess stomach sca and stopping food formentation- the two comunonect causes of diges Live disorder Whatever form-of- stomach trouble worries, you get a package of Bisurated' Magnesin. powder or tablets. Not only wil! you derive instant relief, but the delicate lining of your stomach vil be soothed, healed, and so strong thened that futuro attacks ar The following have been chosen to In the Adamson Cup (qualify, much less likely a oceur Bisutat play for the Varsity against Roing round for October) the best fed dragnesin, inevates failin creio Ladies to-morrow at 5.15 pm score returned was by G brought relief and care-free alge on Home ground: Oxide Sousa Urael), 0017-73, and not as prevition to thousands of sufferers, und (Capt.), A Rodrigues, R: Leong, Eously announced. In the hogey just as surely will make your own H. Ong, A. Basto, KM. Ho, A. pool L. P. White's score should stomach trouble a thing of the da Silva, C. T. Lay, El Gouano, Hi have been given te d up and not 1 past. Be sure and try this great Wooley and B. Reed:
down
stomach remedy to-day-
The following have been selected to represent the Kowloon Rugbyproper foothold. Club against a team from H.M.S. Medway, at King's Park, at 5 pan, to-day
TD Skinner, H. H. Muller, Whitley ToyTames A Ten ner: Lieut Younger; D. Crozier (captain); J.Wilson, G. Wit -chell, A. Gurevitch, G. G. Donban J. Riddell W. Stoker, J. Parvic L Tipple Reserves, B. E. Edgar HBrokenshire White, J.Ed. Swardısın
'VARSITY TEAM FOR
TO-MORNOW. I
We have been askeil to state that two erroth have been made, in, the results of the golf competitions published recently going
Mr. Smith said that having heard Sir Arthur's statement, he and thing to add to it. He is no
Bail was allowed to each of the defendants in their own surety of £2,000, and one other surety of 2,000, or alternatively two other sureties of 21,000 each.
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