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GOVERNOR'S CUP FINAL
Picture taken during the Governor's Cup Final at Caroline
on Sunday when H.K.F.A beat the Chinese Federation 2-0. Left
to right:-C. T. Tsao, V. K. Hyul, Fraser. Bright. Bankier (who.
was brilliant in goal), Hau Ching-to and Roughley.-- (King's Studio).
JUNIOR CHESS TOURNEY:
BIRIUKOFF TO MEET TO IN IMPORTANT FIXTURE
WITH THE NUMBER OF ADJOURNED AND POSTPONED GAMES GROWN TQ 14, THE COLONY JUNIOR CHESS CHAM- PIONSHIP TOURNAMENT faces a busy week and it is to be hoped that some of the laggards will catch up on their unfinish- ed games.
The Tournament has, despite this fact, kept pace with schedule to an extent that may be deemed remarkable" where chess tournaments locally are concerned, and the goal should he to keep it as thoroughly up to schedule as possible. Some players never seem to learn that in all fairness, to the other competitors they should endeavour to keep up with the field in the number of games played. those who To
follow chess tournaments closely. It is more than often apparent that a player
SPORTING
FIXTURES
TODAY
Cham
who has completed more games BADMINTON. Colony than his opponent and can there- fote better weigh his position in the toumament holds a tremen- dous psychological advantage. es- pecially in the closing stages of the competition.
pionships (At Kowloon C. C. Women's Doubles, final. -- Miss! M.M. Siya and Miss M. A. Xx vier (Recreio). Mrs. Torrible!
IMPORTANT FIXTURE
and
The most important fixture for this week, likely to be played off today, is the game between A. Y Birinkoff and
The To Yu-lau Chinese player is Birinkoff's only remaining formidable opponent and the loss of a point will draw him down within reach of four other players-Un Kwal-yung. To Danenberg. Yu-lau, Tausz These four have lost each two points in seven games and are well placed for the remaining rounds.
Other games for the week are the following. H d'Almeida A. Kurrik, R. C. Danerberg v Un Kwai-yung, J. Tatísz v A, Mor-, ton, E. M. Petrove v V. V. Kolat- choff, and R. C., Gardner v Wm. Lee.
J. Tausz
TABLE TO DATE
P. W. D. L Pts.
AY. Biriukiff Un Kwai-yung
8 6 1 1 64
7 5 0 2 5
To Yu-iau
7 4 2 1 5
7 5 0.2 5
R. C. Darenberg
7 4 2 1 5
J. Grefaida
8 4 2 2 5
5 3.3 344
V. V. Kolatchof
8 2 2 4.3
Wm. Lee
9 3 0 6 3
E. M. Petrove
6 2 1 3 24
A. Morton
R. C. Gardner
A. Kurrik
J. H. d'Almeida
5 0 1.4 1
3 0 0 3 0
6 0 0 6 0
A Physical Training Display will
be held by the C. M. B. Heep Yun School on the School grounds (near; Kowloon - City), on Saturday, from | 3 to 4.30 p.m.
ENTRIES & HANDICAP WEIGHTS
FOR MACAO
The following are the entries and handicap weights for the May Meeting of the Macao Jockey Club to be held at Arels Preta Course, Macao, on Sunday, May 5
Race 1--The Kwan Chap Handicap" (1st Section)- Six Furlongs
Dow Jones 142 lbs., Heddon 142, Lancashire Chap 141, Plet Heli 159. National Success 152, New Bed- ford 135, Radium Star 140.
Race The Kwan Chap
Handicap" (2nd Section)—”
Six. Furlongs
Black Diamond 145 lbs, Chiban Love 135, Hopeful Time 152, Mac's | Adverture 152 National Anthem 140. Sunshine Susle 140, Sports Verture 152.
Race 3-The Kwan Chap Handicap”—(3rd Section) — Six Furlongs
Cloudy Star 146 lbs., Double Up 135, Eagle 158 Iron Knight 135, National Triumph 149, The Mer- maid 153.
Race "The Nami Wan Handicap” Six Furlongs
King's Worthy 135 lbs., Lovely Star 159, Portrush 135, Royal High ness 135, West Lake 142,
Race The Chairman's Cup"
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SPORTS
& GENERAL
BRITISH ARM Y
HOCKEY XI
*
H.K. POLICE RESERVE
Orders by the Hon. Mr. J. P. Pennefather-Evans, Commissioner of Police
GENERAL
The "Star" " Ferry
Badminton "Greens" Awarded
Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo and Mr. George She were unanimously elected honorary legal advisers of the Hongkong Gutversity Athlette -As- Company.sociation at the second Counell Meeting held recently, at the Union Assembly Roam
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1941. WHOLESALE PRICES IN THE COLONY
The Superintendent of Imports and Exports has released for pub- Beation the following tables of wholesale price index numbers in the Colony of Hongkong,
过
The index-which is weighted-has been constructed from de- claratians furushed to the Statistical Branch of the Imports and EX- ports Department by fmposters.
"
There was a general average increase of 20.6 per cent, In the 1st Quarter of 1941 as compared with the 1st Quarter of 1940.
The Foodstuffs group increased by 26:3 per cent, in the 1st Quar ter of 1941 as compared with the 1st Quarter of 1940; Textiles by 13.3 per cent.; Metals and Minerals by 20.8 per cent; and Miscellaneous items by 20.5 per cent.
(Average for year 1922—100)
1939 1940 1940 1941 Average Average. 1st Qr. 1st Qr.
134.9
Foodstuffs
Pork
Potatoes
Poultry.
Rice (Broken) Rice (White) Sugar (Raw)
174.8 158.2 199.8
Textiles
106.2
144.0
131.1 148.5
Metals and Minerals.
149:0
2100 191.4
Miscellaneous
125.9
164.5
157.7
231,3 ..190.1
The British Army Hockey team which recently on the Quad- rangular Tournament (King's Studio).
General Average (all groups) 128.0 173.3
FOODSTUFFS
Beans
119.1 170.8 154.8
206.9
Beef
238.0 241.7
287.0
2389
Eggs
150.7
170.4
200,0
• 174.7
Flour (Wheat)
90.7
143.5
121.5 181.3
Salt Fish
1211
1359
1358 132.5
Fruits, Fresh
1725 450.8. 243.9 444.2
Lard ......
80.4 132.1 127.9
165.0
MEX (Condensed)
137.7
$171.0.163,5,
175.3
Mutton
172.7
187.1 145.3
234.8
Onions
100.2
131.5
159.9
184:5
Peanut On
133,3
163.6
- 183.5
162.8
155.6
222.1
167.5
262.5
124.0
137.2 127.3
215.7
145.8
197.3 157.0 224.4
Vegetables (Dried, etc.) Vermicelli
113.9 172.6 167.6 109.0 157.6 108.2 136.0 50.8 62.9 146.2 137:9:
229.1
137.6
197.8
1483 107.2
67.3 145.9" 169.3
83.1
TEXTILES
Cotton Yarn
101.2
128.3 125.0 145.4
Cottons (Dyed, plain) Italians (Dyed, figured and plain) Shirtings (White 40/43 yards)....
82.6
103.3. 89.9 117.4
64,1
72.1
60,3
126.8
54.2
67.2
57.9
72.8
105.2
* 133.3
139.7
132.6
Gunny BagsS
235,6
-378.4
437.8
3911
Hessian Cloth ....
91.4
78.6
87.9
74.8
65.9
77.5
66.5
78.5
26.0
44.4
35.7
54.3
124.3 198.0 145.5 201.3
Suitings and Tweeds (Weollen)...
272.3 304.4 240.1 244.8
86.4 81.9 142.8
142.7
METALS AND MINERALS
Brass Sheets
Yellow Metal Sheathing Coal
130.3
132.4
149.8 208.4 205.3 205.0 199.2 175.6 210.7 257.7 211.8 276.0
Iron and Steel Bars
197.0
236.4. 247.0 310.8
158.4
231.9 241,2
241.2
Limited has kindly consented to post up on its Hongkong and Kow- loon wharves the Weekly Orders commencing from this date.
SQUAD DRILL
It was also decided that Messrs. P. 8. Bun, M. S. Lim and H. F. Chew be awarded the badminton "green"
1 Mile (Special Dollar Sweep)' Country Flower 140 lbs., Coureur Bleu 140, Fairy Auk 152, Fairy
Through the courtesy of Lieut.- for their remarkable skill in the Ousei 159, Hogmanay 150, Honen-Col. D. J. McDougan, M.C.; Com-game. fels 140, Meadow Eve 143. Merrymanding the 2nd Battalion, The M. T. T. Lim was given a ten-
140,
Fatty 140, Merry Maker Rothesay Bay 140, Shanghal 4 154, Shih Yin Grand 140, Victory Life 155, Wood Nymph 140.
Tennis "Singles:
SEMI-FINAL ABANDONED
Royal Scots the Murray Barracks his "green.". Parade Ground has been allotted!
The meeting was presided over by
to the Police Reserve on Wednes- Mr. K. S. Oh, President of the As- days from 17.15 hours commencing 'sociation. on April 30, 1941,
oc.'s are instructed to arrange
weekly Squad Drill Parades and
fullest advantage is to be taker of CUP RETURNED
the opportunity now afforded for: efficiency and smartness,
CHINESE COMPANY
and Mrs. Zimmern, 8.30 pm AFTER ONE GAME wong has been taken
Men's Junior Doubles, anal-A
L Fisher and P.
Wynter-Blyth
(Kowloon C. C.) v. C. C. Fereira
BY "SERVER" After only one game had been
TO H.K.F.A.
The cup presented by Macao Strength. Constable (R) 81 John Football Association to the Hong- the kong Football Association five years On strength of the Chinese Company, ago on the occasion of the first as from April 23, 1841.
official Interport has found its way Police Sergeant (R) 2 Chan Tak back to the Association's offices
the Chinese Company, as
and A. E. Xavier (Recreio), 9 p. played the semi-nal of the Open chiu has been permitted to resiga, after an absence of three years.
Singles in the Colony tennis tour-from nament between S. A. Rumjan, from date.
Some years ago, the Association were without office accommodation
Men's Senior Singles, final.-Pa- trick E. WonK (holder) (Ch. nese Y.M,C(A.) v. K.W. Choy (University) 9.30 pm.
the holder, and Taui Wai-pui, win- Commendation. Constable (R) and the cup was taken for safe. mer in 1936-38-39, had to be aban-1235 Un Mai Wai is commended by custody to a Sergeants Mess by the ĮSWIMMING. --- European Y.M.C.A. doned owing to the rain
Swimming' and Water-polo Prac-
the Commissioner of Police for then Hon. Secretary. The game started aught that zeal and alertness arresting a On leaving the Colony he left the tice (5.30-8.30 p.),
was fast fading and an overcast Chinese Male on April 12, 1941 who cup behind and it was only recent- TENNIS. Colony Championships sky that threatened to burst at any was convicted for Larceny from ly that a member of the mess took
Club Championship, semi-final-minute. The only game played, the Person.
the trouble to return it to the As- R. E Guest V. M. Pagh (holder) which weat to Tau! after two (Stand Court). Handicap Mixed deuces were called. was in
Training Course-Part I Those 'sociation. such detailed will attend Murray Bar- Doubles, semi-final. C. H. R. poor light that it was a wonder racks Parade Ground for instruc- Oxlade and Miss Pritchard why a start was made at all. ((-4.6) v. J. S, Theobald- and Mra
(-15) Torrible
(8). Handicap will be played off on Friday and hours. Dress--Khaki Uniform, Doubles. LMS. Lloyd and Athe few hardy souls" fnät braved
Training Course-Part IV. Those
tion in Part I of Training Course
9
It is understood that the match on Wednesday, April 30 at 17:15 TWO WEDDINGS
AT REGISTRY
D. Humphreys - (-3.6) VR the threatening oncoming rain- detailed will attend Prince's Bldg... Blake and H. C. D. Knight (-38 storm will be glad to learn that 1st floor, for Part IV of Training
The following marriages took (4).
their tickets still held-good for the course under Inspector (R) Lan place at the Registry. Supreme replay!
Shiu Chuen on Wednesday, April Court, yesterday, with Mr. T. S Whyte-Smith. Registrar af Marri 30 at 17.15 hours sharp.
jages, officiating:- Patrol Duty. Patrol duties will
TODAY'S PROGRAMME
k.
TOMORROW SWIMMING. European Y.M.C.A.
Swimming Practice (5.30-7 p.m.).. I weather permits and pros- TENNIS Colony Champion-pects" are none too bright at the be carried out as ordered.
ships. Upen Doubles, semi-final time of writing-the semi-final in Tsui Wai-pul and Tsul Yan- the Club Singles Championship will put v. G. W. Seweli and D. M'be played at the Stand Court when MacDougall (Stand Court),
INDIAN COMPANY Training Course-Part I. Those M. Pagh, the holder, will face nis detalled will attend Murray Bar- WATER-POLO. European Y. M. new rival, Capt. H. E. Guest. Other racks Parade Ground for instruc-
C. A. 7. Middlesex Regiment Club matches tentatively arranged tion in Part I of, Training Course ("y pool). 7.15 p.m.
on Wednesday, April 30 at 17.15 are as follows:--
'H'cap Doubles:-L. M. 8. Lloyd hours. Dress Khaki Uniform, jand A? D. Humphreys "(-3/6) v. R. Training Course-Part II, Those BADMINTON. Colony Cham H. Blake and H. C. D. Knight detailed will attend Indian Com-
pionships (At Kowloon C. (.).|(-3/6),
pany, Headquarters for instructions
"THURSDAY, MAY 1
-
Mr. Choy Bing-woon, clerk, o No, 209, Prince Edward Road, and Miss Rosie Yue, of No. 8 Tin Hau Temple Road;
Mr. Hul Man-chu, staff of the Royal Observatory, and Miss Suen Yun-kwal, of No. 7 Fuk Lo Tsun Road, second floor.
· ANNOUNCEMENT,
Mr. Leung Kon-shing, dresser, of
Mixed Doubles, final.-P. K. Foct H'cap Mixed Doubles semi-in Part II of Training Course un- and Miss Ulian Khoo (Univer-anab) C. H. R. Oxlade and Miss der Police Sergeant (R) 214 Chan. No. 70 Hollywood Road, first floor. sity) v. K. W.. Choy and Mrs. Pritchard (-4/6) Y. J S Theobald man Singh on Tuesday, and Friday, and Miss Yeung Mo-ching, of No.. Castro, 8.30 p.m. Men's Junior and Mrs. Torrible (-15).
April 29, and May 2 at 17.16 hours 155 Shanghai Street, first floor; Singles, final.-T. S. Young (Chi-"
Training Course-Part II. Those nëse Y.M.C.A.) V. A, L. Fisher
Mr. Ng Wal-pul; merchant, "of detalled will attend Indian Com-
Terrace, and Miss pany Headquarters for instructions Beautiful
ADVERTISEMENTS (Kowloon C. C.). 9 p.m. Men's
THE HONG KONG"
JOCKEY CLUB.
Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Fifth Extra Race Meeting to be held (weather permitting) on Saturday, 10th May, 1941, may be obtained from the Secretary's Office, Exchange Building; the Club.... House, Happy Valley; the Hong Kong Club; the Sports Club; and the Stables, Shan Kwong Road.
Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON on THURSDAY, 1st
May, 1941.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary
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Senior Doubles, Anál, P. K. K.C.C. PRIZES sity) v. K W. Choy and K. B. The Kowloon Cricket Club pre-
Hoof and HF. Chew (Univer-]. ^
Low (University), 9.30 p.m. SWIMMING
--
sentation of prizes for cricket, tennis, bowls ard billiards will be European Y.M.C.A held at the clubhouse on Satur Swimming and Water-polo Prac-day, at 9.15 pri. tice (5.30-8.30 p.m.).
A musical programme is being TENNIS, Colony Champion-arranged for the evening and a ships, Club Championship, final, new game will be introduced enj CH. R. Oxlade or F.W. Carter titled "Bringing Home the Bacon"
V
R. E Guest or M (Stand Court).
Pagh
FRIDAY, MAY 2 TENNIS. Colony Champion.
ships, Handicap Doubles, semi-
'fina). — C. H. R. Oxlade and A.: H. Barwell (-15.2), v. L. M. 8. Lloyd and A D. Humphreys (-3.6) or R. H. Blake and HON Knight (-3.8) (B).
SATURDAY, MAY SA LAWN BOWLS. — First Division.— Recreio "A" v. Craigí „gower; Civil Bervice v. Kowloon C. C.; Indian Recreation Club V. Fo- lice, Kowloos Bowling Green
+
in Part III of Training Course un-Kam Yiu-ching, of No, 133 Kweilin der O.C. Indian Company on Tues. Street. day, and Friday, April 29, and May 2 at 17.15 houra
Patroj Duty, Patrol dities will¦ Mr. M. Ñ. Rakusen will address, be carried out as ordered.
the Hongkong Rotary Club today on You and Your Radlo." "At the FLYING SQUAD
following meeting of the Club, on Training Course-Part 1. Those Tuesday, May 6, - Mr. H, Broken- detailed will attend Murray Bar-shire will speak on "Gilbert and racks Parade Ground for instruc- Sullivan,” tions in Part I of Training Course on Wednesday, April 30 at 17.15 hours under Police Sergeant (R)'
Club "B" v. Recreio "B"; "Kow- joon Docks v. Kowloon Bowling 371 K. B. Lee. Dress--Khaki Uni
Green Club "A". Second Divi- form.
Khaki Cover, Belt with Brace, Whistle and Chain and Truncheon
810. Recreio v. Hongkong Patroj Duty. Patrol duties will to be carried. Cricket Club: Kowloon C. C. V be carried out as ordered. Kowloon Tong; Craigengower v. Prison Officers; Kowloon Foot
EMERGENCY UNIT RESERVE
Training Course-Part II. Mem- bera of the B Company will at- tend Police Reserve. Headquarters
Part II of Training Course,
ball Club v. Hongkong Football | Inspection Parade. All ranks of Club. Third Division-Craigen the Emergency Unit Reserve on Friday, May 2 83.17.15 hours for gower v. Kowloon Bowling Green and Companies will parade at Club; Hongkong Football Club Murray Barracks Parade Ground ↑ Patrój Duty. Fatrol duties will v.Kowloon Football Club; Police on Wednesday, April 30 at 17.15 be carried out as ordered.
Z
Indian
creto.
Recreation Club: hours sharp for a general inspec-
O EAGER Hongkong Cricket Club v. Re- tion by the Company Commander"
DOP (R). Dress Khaki Uniform, Cap with Hongkong, April 28, 1941
Hemp (Manila)
Silk Plece Goods
Silk Yarn (Artificial).
Blankets (Wool and Unton)
Flannels
...............
Iron and Steel Nails. Iron and Steel Plates Lead (Pig)
Kerosene .....
Oil Fuel ... Lubricating Ou Petrol
Fin
Cement
Charcoal
Feather (Duck)
Firewood
Hardwood
234.4 320.1 300.0 337.3 150.0 228.1 *** 202.6. 263.0 35.73 65.164.688.8 169.72158220.0
95.6
37.7
4
249,0 MISCELLANEOUS
136.1
159.2. 1930
117.0
241.6 95.4 125.6
69.4
70.7
88.9
330.0
257.3 377.8
97.9 148.6 42.1. 37.4
·117.6 235.3
48.7
81.0
139,8
155.T 188.1.
181.9
277.9
73.1
87,7
78.8 105.8
Hides (Cow)
251.1
283.4
2921 .263.1
Fides (Buffalo)
253.4
306.7
337.3
304.5
Leather (Sole)
135.7
153:1
142.6 155.4
Paper (Chinese)
80.9
88.5
92.9 110.8
133.8 166.5
148.7 154.1
122.9 213.1 201.6 179.4 136.6
182.9 170.3
212.4 81.8 117.4 104.7 216.7 125.2 173.0 162.9 178.6
78.3
Rattans
Saltpetre
Softwoods
Soda Ash
Sulphuric Acid
Sulphate of Ammonia
159.0 133.3 174.0.
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