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MACAU NEWS LETTER
DR. ROCHA SANTOS LEAVING FOR PORTUGAL
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1934.
R. C. SHERRIFF'S DELANEIGE FAVOURITE
NEW PLAY
FOR GRAND NATIONAL A Disappointing
Effort
A new play by R. "C. Sherriff. the author of "Journey's End,
Dr. Rocha Santos
tuguese Government to the Colum-drow big and expectant audience
last night to the Embassy Theatre B diplomatie Cwing to personal reasons whien blan Government
Unfortunately, it was a disap- need his presence in Portugal. mission visited Lisbon lately and Dr. Rocha Santos H.E.'s Private commercial relations were estab-plating evening for "Windialî" a luce, uninspired little Secretary and "Chief of Cabinet Ilshed between the two countries, proved has been the honoured guest and It is noteworthy that Columbia effort, a poor affair, even compared is shortly leaving for Portugal. He was purchasing Portuguese pro- with Mr. Sherriff's second play,
Badger's Green," through foreign Inter- had been the honoured guest of ducts various farewell parties and yes-mediaries thereby these products tiffn took place at reaching the Columbian market Riviera Hotel where many of his ut quite an "exhibitant price. A friends were present.
Dr. Rocha Legation will be created at Lisbon Santos who came to Macau about in the near future.
terday
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two years ago has created a large number of friends' owing to his personal charra and the way he has conducted himself in connec- tion with his delicate official duties.
National Propaganda.
A publication under the caption
of "Against all the Internationals" is being profusely distributed by the Secretariat of National Pro-
paganda of Portugal, urging all werkmen of various professions to enlist in the national syndicates of their respective professions. c cording to the principles of the new Corporative Administration.
A Conference On "Camoens"
a modern morality about the danger of anoney. The chief character meek Ironmonger's assistant at Putney who wins £80, 000 in a sweepstake, and in order. that the ground should not ship from under his feet determines to go on with his job and make no alteration his method of living.
He reckons without his friends and relations. They all assume, out unnaturally, that he will leave his poky little house and enjoy his good fortune. Finally he is forced accept their against his will to advice. !
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G. RICHARDS MOUNT HEADS LINCOLN' QUOTATIONS
Strephon Finishes Last In Hurdle Race
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London, March 1. The first call-uver of the year took place at the Victoria Club in London yesterday, and WAR. uf course, concerned with the Lincoln shire Handicap and the taranu National. One must be struck" by the absence of any marked change in the prices as they have been indicated on the cards which book. makers have been circulating among their clients. It means that the agents had accurately sized up the situationi. and did not, indeed. require any special cue from a call-over
Elvaaton Handicap 'Chase of two miles until weight told near the last fence. The winner, Cubicle, is' an instance of a horse showing steady improvement. Once in the plating class, he moved up when a winner at Worcester, and the im- provement has not been arrested.
Dr. Santos' departure will be deeply felt by the many persons who have been under his able treatment. In his spare hours Dr. Santos used to practice medicine
Thin and Unconvincing and he confirmed the reputation
There were some shrewd touches as. being a most able ginecologist.
of character, but, taken It goes without saying that he has
The "Association of the Old whole, the play is thin, and entirely done a lot of good to the poorer Pupils of "L'Ecole Superieure unconvincing. Perhaps the least classes in Macau whom he has Victor Hugo" of Marseilles pro-likely ineklent is the suicide of a cally treated free of charge.
noted an interesting festival where hearty brother-in-law when he
The prices also tell us that there Mime. Rocha Santos who has the memory of Camoens" the discovers that he is expected to go was no special influx of money to also been Instrumental in creat-Portuguese Prince of Poets
support any horge yesterday: ing a host of friends specially was enthusiastically recalled. Mr. n working for his living.
The producer did not seem to whether for the flat race or for the acting Batalha delivered an interesting know what to make of the piece. Covernor of Macau, during the lecture on the Poet and Portuguese It was difficult to understand why Generous Gift, now rated at 10 to literature which was greatly apr the second act should bare had a "absence of Governor Miranda, "is
WAS 1. for the Lincolnshire Handicap, also leaving the colony. "
plauded.
queer fantastic ending or the rea-was" assured from the moment son for presenting the coroner's became generally known last week court scene in the glark. I doubt, that Gordon Richards would ride. however, it ach could be done An even more important details with Windfall." for the chief that this four-year-old is well character is one long picture of handicapped" and that he looks the misery and most of the spongers sort that should come to hand early, though he did not do so last year following a bright two-year-old career.
when
Dr. Santos
steeplechase. The favouritism was
It is expected that as soon as the reasons calling him Home have ceased we shall have the
pleasure of having Dr. Santos in
Macau again.
Lieut. F. Costa. the popular Hockey enthusiast who has been attached to the Military head- quarters has been appointed H.E. the Governor's Private Secretary.
Hockey Match
Last Saturday we witnessed at Macau a very interesting Hockey notch between the Macan Hockey Club and a selection of Naval Cfficers from Hong Kong, the re- sult being a draw of 2 goals.
The local Club did not play up to their usual standard but yet they were able to dominate during" practically the whole game. The visiting group showed exceptional ability and good combination.
France and Portugal
The New Commercial Agreement between France and Portugal has been signed and the French Par- liament expressed its appreciation for the conclusion of this affair which had been long delayed by friction of Interests of French Wine and Preserves, manufactur-
ers.
are overdrawn
Hugh E. Wright and Margaret Watson did their best with the poor little suburban rich folk, and The French Press owing to there were clever individual studies the conclusion of the negotiations from Winifred Oughton, Thomas is publishing very Jaudatory articles to the general economical Weguelin, Frederick Piper and
Aubrey Dexter.. and social conditions in Portugal and emphasizing the friendly rele- tions that have existed between the countries for many years..
The Sale of Timor
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It will not be necessary to insist on denying any truth in the state- ment published by the Press con- cerning the sale of Timor. The Two more clubs have recently British Government immediately been.. formed, one being the In-published official statements dény- fantry Hockey Club and the other ing the rumour and the "House the Indian Police Hockey XI of Portugal" at London was in- structed by the Portuguese Gov- erament to notify the Press ac-
PORTUGAL
The Government of Portuguese India is now contributing with an annual quota towards the main- tenance and development of the activities of the Geographical So- ciety of Lisbon.
Daylight Saving
All clocks in Portugal shall be advanced by 80 minutes on the night of 7 to 8 of April next:
Cape Verde Islands
An excursion is being prepared at Cape Verde Islands to visit the Colonial Exhibition which Will take place at Oporto next May. It is expected that a great number of
LADY ASTOR AND "TOP HAT” M.PS
Special Air-Mall Service
LONDON, Mar. 1 There were some more amusing exchanges when the Licensing Standardisation or Hours) Bill was further decated by Standing Committee of the House of Comanous yesterday,
The bill, whith has been introdu-
cordingly. The sale of Timor isced by Mr. J. C. Lockwood (Con., impossible in view of the Treaty tlaide
of 1893 hetween "Portugal and Hol-
land, the clear dispositions of the "Constitution of the Republle of Portugal and by Article 70 of the
Uclonial. Act.
International Football.
At an official match between
Spain and Portugal, played at Lisbon on the 18th Inst. Portugal lost to Spain by 2-1.
Ragby
At an international match be- tween Portugal and Spain, held at
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pening of licensed premises and clubs within the Metropolis and, in Birmingham, Manchester and Li verpool, from 11 am, to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 11 p.9. In other districts the proposed clogs ing hour is 10,30,
Mr. H. V. Naikus (C., Essex, SE.) said that the promoters did not intend to throw in the towel" or "chuck in the sponge."
of
Strephon's Decline
for the Aston Hurdle. The betting Overleaf looked a "good thing" instantly endorsed that view, so that the horse went out a 13 to 8 on favourite, only to be aasily dis- posed of by the 7 to 1 chance, Ginger Boy, nicely ridden by Mr. T. Bayley. It was a pathetic re minder of shattered hopes to find the Australian horse, Straphon, in this hurdle race and the last to pass the post.
Strephon Australia for his bookmaker-owner,
a big winner 1 Mr.. Sol Green, who, sent his horse. to "Sam Darling at Newmarket, determined to win the Ascot Gold Cup and other hig races with him. He followed him to England soott afterwards. Only very gradually was the realisation forced on an enthusiastic owner that Strephon was going to destroy his hopes. Sam Darling could make nothing Ole King Sole is second in the of him. though giving him every quotations. I cannot say anything chance to acclimatise. more about him than that except At last, bitterly disappointed," that I imagine his trainer would Mr. Green accepted an offer for welcome rain AS An aid to his bim from the Manton Stable part- training. Crumpets and Versicle, pers. Mesars. S. Tattersall and especially the former, have admirers Gerald Deane. The air of Manton at Newmarket, while the three from and the care of Joe Lawson could the stable of Frank Butters are not transforth the horse. So he has gone to about the bottom of the hill. He is noty owned by Mr. M. I. Simon and trained by Russell.
mentioned, with Gino at the mo
ment in most favour. At this time a year ago who would have sup- posed that one day Shove Half- penny would be naked to concede weight to Generous Gift! Yet this has happened.
Golden Miller-20 to 1 Along the eight hotes quoted for the Grand National the trainer, G. Besby, of Melton Mowbray, has Ready Cash. Cantillius il.. two, the favourite. Delaneige, and who won at Sandown Park last week and Coolinalagh, who fell there in another race, receive no mention. The only matter for comment at the moment may be that Golden Miller is the most likely of the eight to see a shorter price. He is un the 20 to 1 mark, which seems liberal when it is recalled that he started at a very much shorter price for the rare a year ag
Half and Half Wins
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FISHING BOAT WRECKED
Incident Near Tanr
Kon Tau
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colonials from the Islands will lola Lisbon on the 19th inst. Portugal Plymouth) caused amusement by chase figured us the chief steeple-sammun Customs, a strong north the excursion which s being
patronised by the Government.
Admiral Canto e Castro Admiral Canto Castro
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won by 8-5.
ex-
President of Portuguese Republic died at Lisbon on the 14th inst.
Portugal and Columbia In view of the sale of two des- trovers built at Lisbon by the Por-
the
According to a report made to the Water Police Station_yester- day morning by Tang Ma aged 30 years, master of a small fishing boat. It was stated that early last Tuesday, he with five of his fokis, left the Bammun Customs, east of Mr. A. R. Wise (C. Smethwick)
Hong Kong, on a small fishing argued that people had become
A horse that has been in three boat, which was about twenty Teet more sober, “
stables this season and has suc-in length, for a Dshing trip.
After they had just left the Viscountess Astor (C. Sutton, ceded in more than one selling
attacking violently
chase winner at the meeting which wind arose and carried the boat young members supporting the
bill, opened at Derby yesterday. Half as far as Tam Kon Tau, to the tactics" "she described an and Half won the Derbyshire south of Hong Kong, where they "pathetic."
Handicap of three miles for his spent the night, and early next "I do not like hitting a man farmer-owner. Mr A. Blake. There morning, they again set out for when he is down,” she said, "but was no need, therefore, for the fishing, but they were caught in a I am sorry for the promoter, and horse to pass through the sale sudden gale and the boat was I think he has acted very gallantly ring this time, but his owner is wrecked. We have waited for some evidence, proposing to put him through Fortunately, the gale lasted only and all we have bad is that ju- something rather more arduous for a very short time, and at about venile Eip Van Winkle, Mr. Wisc." before the present week is out. 2 p.m. the same afternoon, they' This was greeted with loud, Half and Half is in the Haydock were seen and rescued by: Lai Hing laugther, and when it had subsided Handicap Chase on Thursday and Kee and his fokls of fishing Boat Lady Astor continued, "I have the Stayers' Handicap 'Chase at No. 1760HW,- and were safely aften wondered why after the war Manchester. Saturday.
of
brought back to Cheung Chow,
Minister For Colonies At Paris Dr. Armindo Monteiro, the Por-whose tuguese Colonial Secretary has left for Paris where he will attend as the meeting of "Academie Inter- nationalle d'Histoire et. Science" as the delegate of the Portuguese group.
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NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Harbour Department And Easter Holidays
the young men did not do more. Blake contemplates going for both Now I know. This is a young of them. He has a farm at Malpas man's bill. Sometimes I used to of 800 acres, on which his son get a little wearied with the old trains yesterday's winner and ten men in the House of Commons; others. now I thank God for them.”
Half and Half was in the stable When Lady Astor referred to the conducted by M. D. Blair and wen "tophatted young reformers of the seller at Chepstow. Capt. Weber House of Commons," Lord Scone secured him for young patron, (C. Perth), one of the officers of and after running second at Kemp- the Top-Hat Club of the House of ton Park "to one called Freeholder
The Harbour Master has issued Commcns, rose in protest." "I am he took him on to win a similar not one of the promoters of the sort of event at Manchester. It a notice to mariners to the effect bill," he said, and I have not was after winning at Manchester that Friday, Saturday and Mon- raised my voice in this Com-that Mr. Blake secured his bar day, March 30, 31 and April 2, 1934; mittee."
gain for only 180 guineaa The 21 "I quite agree,'
retorted Lady horse won on its merita yesterday Astor, that the bon, gentleman is
at 8 to E Weary to do anything." (Laugther.)
The Committee adjourned antil The long-distance hurdle race Tuesday.
winner, Santrout, is interesting Baturday, March 31-Open from because she is a full sister to the 10 am. to 12 noon. Grand National favourite, Delan- Sunday, April 1-Close all day. eige, being by Santair by Santoi) Monday, April 2-Open from 10 from Kylestrome, Her weight inam, to 12 noon. shaded a 7lb pedalty for a win at
too
DOG RACING
MEETINGS: Saturday, 9.15 P.M.
ADMISSIONS
Sunday, 9.15 P.M.
$2 Pari-Mutuels; $1 Cash Sweeps;
Members Stand $1, Public Stand 40% conts,
Bister To Delanedge
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having declared as general holl- days, this department will be clos ed on these days except as unders: Entry and Clearance Office Friday, March 30.-Closed" all
day,
Junk Office
Nottingham the week before San- Friday, March 30,--Closed all trout and Blue Prince winners ab
day.
Nottingham. have both won since. Saturday, March 31-Open from under their penalties. The inferen-
ce invites us seriously to consider 10 am to 12 noon.
the form of bursor which are, ahow- Sunday, April 1-Open from 11 Ing partiality for the firm ground am to 12 noon. and are even improving co their
form all the time,
far-1
Cottage Pie was one of the fav-
ourites to fail: This horse had won
Monday, April 2-Open from 11
a.m. to 12 noon..
Mercănille Marinë Office
Friday, March 30.--Entirely
his last three races, including one closed.
at Sandown Park, form which did Saturday, March 91-Open from appear to justify considerable ex- 11 am to 13 noon.
pectations of him on a fourth Monday, April 7: 2. occasion. He was well there for the closed
Entirely
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TO-MORROW
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