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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, "JANUARY 22, 1934.
DISAPPOINTING RUGGER
AT SOOKUNPOO
Review of Possible Interport Players
For a semi trial for the Inter- the game played as a three-was port game Saturday's Rugger be changed to serum-half instead of tween the Club and the Combined Selby, who returned to the three's Services was a distinct disappoint- in place of Meeke. As Meeke is ment. In the first place J. P. obviously the Interport' scrum-half Whitham, G. P. Lammert and J. he should be given all the practice J. Ferguson were absenters from! he can get, instead of playing out the Club side with the result that of position in the preliminary behind the scrum the Club were games Jenkins, of course, is only weak.
an "A" "player, though it would
TO HELP NIGHT FLYING
NOTICE ΤΟ MARINERS
New Measures to be Cooper Bank Crossing
Introduced
Paris, January. 20. An improvement in theme leorolgical services and the re- gulation of all flights, particular ly at night-time are among the measures to be introduced by the French Air
Minister. M. Pierre Cot. as a sequel to the Emer- aud" disaster on Monday, last. when all 10 passengers, including the Governor-General of Indo- China, M. Pasquler, were killed.
The preliminary conclusions of the inquiry show, that particular- ly unfavourable weather was re- sponsible for the disaster and that
particularly vio- which caused
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W. H. B. Rigg played full-be worth watching him and giv- the crash was, due either to lack back instead of Whitham, while ing him opportunities, as he had of visibility or R. O. F. King and A. F. Jenkins a few very fine spells on Satur-lent squalls, were in the three-quarter line in day and might develop. Griffiths breakage during the fight-Reu- place of Lammert and Ferguson, was off-colour. his passing being ter
wild, and his pace lacking in Play throughout was very scrap-spring. Rigg justines being first py, the combined services passing reserve it. Robertson will not be erratically in the three-quarter available. He has pace and a good iine as the Club. Many chances healthy tackle. were missed on both sides. The Club pack held their Own Bur- prisingly well and were getting the ball rather more often than their opponents.
SUMMARY.
Combined Services.
Martin played very well, as also St. Clair Ford (the brother of the international), who scored" a try. Buckley found an off-day, and Forbes was not up to the mark- perhaps stale after last Thursday's wonderful display Of the for wards, Linton as usual was out- standing, and scored a good try..
The Club,
A great falling on the part of the Club side, and one which was most noticeable against the Aus- trallans, is their very poor kick- ing. They seem, with one or two exceptions, unable to and touch unless they kick directly into it and gain only a few yards. In this respect Whitham failed on Thurs- day, though as a rule his kicking is good. But it might be worth while the Club taking a little kicking practice,
ASSYRIANS FÖR BRAZIL
London, January-20. Brigadier J. G. Browne, accom- The pack held their own very Secretary General of Nansen Office panied by Mr. T. F. Johnson, playing as wing forward, when be of the Swiss Legation Rio well. But why Was
Cumming and Monsieur Redard, Councillor is essentially a second-row man? Janeiro are to make a local in- de The Club's wing forwards
are vestigation King and MacClellan, there can League of Nations of lands in on behalf of the be no hesitation about this-and Brazil which the Government of for this reason it was "a tacti-
the latter country are willing to tal mistake to have brought put at the disposal of Assyrians. King to the three-quarter line (though he
The Brazilian Government are did not play prepared accept all 10.000 at all badly in this section)
As instead of letting him play in the ans concerned if necessary at position he must occupy in the interport. This does not mean that Cumming should be dropped as he is one of the Club's best forwards. Why was Monroe not the playing? He certainly should come in rather than Garrod, and in fact before Moutrie. For line- outs, if nothing else, Monroe would be most useful.
cost
the rate of 500 familles monthly. The British Government have offered to pay their share of con- tribution by the League in any general scheme towards defraying of transport.-British Wireless Service.
QUESTION DISCUSSED BY LEAGUE London, January 20. The League Council at Geneva form he showed on Thursday discussed the Assyrian question at probably, Uke Forbes. staleness some length yesterday, afternoon. being the cause, as well as the
Br John Simon expressed the fact of not having the same stand- thanks of the Council to Brazil for ard of passes sent to him. There the offer to settle on agricultural was a distinct improvement when land in Brazilian territory the Meeke who for three-quarters of whole of the Assyrians in Iraq,
numbering about 10,000 persons.
Turner was not on the same
LITTLE ENTENTE
CONFERENCE.
[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally
Press" (Copyright.)]
Belgrade, January 20. Conference, which was originally The date of the Little Entente scheduled for Januray 8 and sub- sequently postponed til January 22, owing to the Rumanian Gov- erniment crisis, has definitely been axed for January 21. The meet- ing will take place at the Croatian elty Zagret, the second capital of Jugoslavia, Transocean Kuo Min,
ATTEMPT TO CLIMB Mt.
CERRO ACONCAGNA
[Special to the Hong Kong Dally Press (Copyright,}]
Turin, January 19. The Turin branch of the Italian Alpine Club has formed The organisation of the enterprise team with the object to hike the Andes. was greatly helped by Fr. Deago- stini, who knows perfectly the region and Mussolini has given his consent. The party will start from Buenos Ayres then cross the
Notice is given that on or about the 23rd January 1934, and without farher notice, Big Tree Light-boat will be moved" to a position from which Klushan Quoin Beacon' will rear 133, de, distant 5.4 miles.
The characteristics of the light- boat will remain unchanged.
All bearings are true and mea-. sured clockwise in degrees from 000 de. (north) to 359 de.
ity Charts Nos. 143 and 144:
Charts affected: Chinese `Admir-
TUNGCHOW CROSSING
SUPPLEMENT NO. 291
WEDDING
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Poa-Awai at the Cathedral
a wedding took place in which the At the Cathedral on Saturday
duate of the Hong Kong University parties were Mr. John Pau, a gda- and 'Miss Florence Awal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Awui, a " The Very Rev. Dean Swann off- prominent, merchant of "Hawall.
ciated.
There was a very large atten-" dance of friends of the couple. the bridegroom häving been very popular at the University in his undergraduate days..
The bride," who was given away.. by The Rev. N. V. Halward, wore a simple white satin cowlneck gown with shoes, to match. The #bridesmaid, Miss Olive Kon-of-
Mahukona, Hawald, wore a white tafetta dress..
Notice is given that on or about the 23rd January 1034, and without further notice, the following chan- ges will be made in the aids to navigation marking the Tungchow Crossing, Yangtze River:-
The Chingtien Light-buoy will be moved to a position from which Tungchow Custom House will bear. 341 de., distant 3.19 miles, its cha- racteristics remaining unchanged.
The Tungchow Light-boat will be moved to position from which Tungchow Custom House will bear 346 de., distant 2.66 miles, its cha- racteristics remaining unchanged.
In order to provide an alterna- tive channel for the use of light- draught vessels to minimise the risk of collision and to give deep- draught vessels priority in the use of the channel to the southward of the Chingtien Rocks, the chan- nel to the northward of the rocks will be marked with an Aga light- buoy painted red, to be known as the Tungchow Crossing Buey, showing 1 white flashing light every 3 seconds, thus:-
Light
0.3 second, Eclipse
2.7 seconds. The buoy will be established to mark the starboard side of the channel for vessels bound up river, and from the position of the buoy Tungchow Custom House will bear 332 de, distant 2.89 miles.
The channel to the northward of
lowest possible low water is 20 feet. the rocks is 14 cables wide, and the least water reduced to the level of
All bearings are true and mea- sured clockwise in degrees from 000 de. (north) to 359 de:
alty Chart No. 143.
Chart affected: Chinese Admir-
DEPARTURES FROM HONGKONG
Mr. 5. A. Broadbridge was the best man.
Following the wedding, a recep- tion, which was largely attended. was held at the Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel after which the newly married couple left for their honeymoon which is to be spent at Macao.
ITALIAN PARLIAMENT
DISSOLVED
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Rome, January 19. The..Official Gazette has pub- shed the Royal Decree dissolving Paritament. The Association of the Confederation's is authorised to propose to the Fascist. Grand Council the names of candidates before February 15. The Nat+ ional College is convoked for March 25 for the adoption of the list of deputies appointed by the Fascist. Grand Comell. The Senate and the New elected Par- lament will be convoked on April 28.-Transccean Kuo. Min.
Rome, January. 20. The elections have been fixed for March 23, for the Italian Chamber of Deputies, which, it is universally thought, will be the last Chamber in Italy-Reuter."
NEW RULES IN WALL STREET
(Special Alt-Mall, Service)
London, January 2. President Roosevelt's new rulag for Wall Street Ananciers are no more drastic than those
that already exist in London.
Andes to Santiago in Chile pro- ceeding along the Pacific Coast then returning to Buenos Ayres. to the Lake Region in Patagonia It is proposed to accomplish the ascension on Mount "Cerro Acon- cagna" which is 7010 meters high. The Party will be captained by Count Bonacosse who is the Pre-Hongkong by the a.a. Pres. Cleve-monthly statements of the amount
The following passengers left sident of the Alpine Club. The land on Friday: Party will leave from Trieste on the 1st of February.-Transocean.
GERMANY'S FOREIGN
DEBTS
One of thern insists that all American companies must make
have purchased. of their own shares which they
Mr. Clude Bart, Miss W. Kellow, Mr. G. W. Wang, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Yang, Mr.. Wong Ng Chiu, Mr.
But the London Stock Exchange Committee refuses a quotation to Young Onk, 'Mr. Y. M' Lo, Mrs. V. Harvey, Mrs. C. K. We, Mr. H
any undertaking, whose articles do Ragetly, Mr. T. K. LI, Mr. Y. Lcompany in its own shares
not prohibit any dealings by the Lce, Mr. B. F. Chang, Mr. Cheung After January 31 the New York Man, Mr. T. A Ben, Mr. I S. Stock Exchange committee is to Gorohovsky. Mr. K. C. Lung, Mr. 3. investigate the circumstances sur- Sir John said it was the first
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily. Wong, Mr. Wong Tong, Mr. LL rounding the issue of new securi- time in history that an entire
Witts, Mr. W. B. Tyter, Mr." Jew ties to prevent concentrated hold- Press” (Copyright.)} part of the world and he em-
Young. Miss F. H. Kellow, Mr. E. Berlin, January 20.
ings from being inequitably distri Chang, Mr. and Mrs. C. Tsau,buted. phasised the successful outcome- The Reichsbank representatives Master Y. E. Yang, Master T. Y. of the League's efforts to get this will
The London Stock Exchange meet the Foreign delegates Yong, Mr. Wong Yum. Mr. Yun committee for many years has been problem.settled.
and long_terin, creditors on Janu-Chik Fong, Mr. G. J. Hogg: Mr. C. more specific than this in require Special Committee were set up. ary 25, instead of January 22, as K Wei, Mr. C. Ouyang, Miss Choing that at least two-thirds of any one in Iraq and one in Brazil, to originally planned. The change of Quan, Mr. King Fan Chang, Mr. Y. texne must be "bona fide" sub-
ROYAL VISIT TO people had emigrated to another
S. AFRICA
Delivery from Godown on and alter Prince George Sails on investigate the methods of migra- date has been effected at the re- M. Lin. Mr. Che Hing. Mr. Leescribed by the public.
19th January.
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day on "the steamer Carnavon.
No Olaims will be admitted after the Castle for Bouth Africa where he Gooda hays left the Siesiner's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered is paying a prolonged official visit after the 25th January, will be ambject with the object of intensifying to Bent
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BUTTERFIELD SWIRE, 16th January, 1984,
tion and the most suitable terri-quest of the American, British, tory. To meet the costs of the and Swiss creditors.-Transocean enquiry. 20,000 Swiss francs were Kua: Min. voted.-British Wireless Service.
BRITISH EXPORTS TO FRANCE
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Paris, January 20. The list of British Imports for which full quota has been restored Prince George will not return till was handed in by the French April and during his stay will Foreign Ministry to the British visit all large towns of the Bouth Embassy: There is no information African Union. Among those at from British quarters, as yet forth the steamer to see him off was coming as to whether they are the Prince of Wales: Transocean satisfied with the French conces Kuo Min.
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FI.M.S. NELSON SAILS FOR
WEST INDIES
Chang. Mr. B. C. Chan, Mr. Sam Chak Chu., Mr. Mark Wel, Mr.W Harper, Mr. Odharmal Girdharf- mall, Mr. C. Thomas, Mr. Kong. Tiz and Miss Le Yok.
BRITISH AIR MAIL SERVICE
London, January, 20. HMS. Nelson, Flagship of Home Fiest, which has been held up by
London, Jancary; 20. starms in Portsmouth Harbour The weight of letters sent by since January 12, salled yesterday air from Briain during 1933 was afternoon and will join the other the largest recorded in one year vessels of the Fleet in the West and amounted to about 85 tons Indies for the Spring Cruise as compared with 64 tons in 1932 The Nelson an aground in There was also an increas of the entrance to Portsmouth Har 18 per cent. In the amount of par- bour on January 11, while leaving dels sent by air the figures being to join the Fleet British Wire-267 fons laat year and 67 tons in less Service
1932 British Wireless Bervices
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"CONTRACT BRIDGE
TOURNAMENT
Messrs. J. P. Shea and P. Abesser beat Messrs. M. David and LA Tobias, Messrs. RE:Lindsell and ME Politi beat Major, Lockner and Capt Barry
The Finals of the Tournament. will be played in two sessions of Ave rubbers eachMat &
The first sesalon will take place. on Monday 22nd instant at 9 pm. when visitors will be allowed.
Messrs, J. F. Shea and P. Abes ser will play Messrs, R. E Lindsell and ME Politi
In the Consolation Tournament. Mestre M. K. Lo and M. W. Lo best Mrs. Withingon and Mrs. Keary, HINGE