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TO BE WATCHED 18 BOARCELY “THE VIRTUE THAT HAS EVER WORTH THE SENTINEL .・・ Goldsmith, “Vicar of Wakefield.
The Weather.
The growing interest which is being manifested in lawn tennis warrunta tho view that better facilities should be arranged for spectators desirous of witnessing the Hongkong Cricket Club-ground. As it is, a few seats and forms are pro- vided, but these are not nearly enificient to accommodate the large crowds which assemble. The fog. result is that by far the greater
The Malls. number have to be content with Siberian Mail.-Left per 8.6. etanding room; not only is this
Yingchow yesterday. iresome, but the crush makes it German Mail.-Closes per 8.8. impossible for onlookers to closely Prinzese Alice at 9 6.m. to. follow the play. It often hap. pens, too, that ladies who arrive A few minutes before or after the time of commencement are quable to find seats.
Suggestion.
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American Mail. Closes per 6.6
Persia at 11 am, to-morrow.
Sent to the Pound.
CHAMPIONSHIP TENNIS.
THE TIGER.
S. E. Green Easily Wins
the Final.
Week-end Hunting without Success.
Me:
C.Y.C. CLOSING CRUISE.
Excellent Day's Spor: at Kowloon Bay.
By defeating J. B. Penman by Over the week-end, much in Sunday's weather was ideal for three straight rots in the final of dustry was shown in hunting the the O.Y.C. olosing craise and s the Lawn Tennis Singles Obam- tiger but with a Lower level 8 Am. Temppianship in connection with the bas become quite commonplace. friends journeyed to Kowloon Bay result that good number of members and dull.
At the Peak 8 s.m. Temp 73; H.KOU, S. E. Green maintained In addition to the isolated into witness the day's sport. The the fine form he has been con- stances where hunters went off in arrangements for the comfort of sistently showing this season. small batches there was on Satur- the visitors were attended to with The match took place on Saturday something in the nature of an every thought, and, conditions», "- day and drew a large orowd of organised bant in the Pokfulam considered; they were very good stators to the Cricket Ground. Valley which was beaten by a indeed. The bay looked quite basy and even feative, as the Lieut. Beattie was in the umpire's large party. obsir. It was generally thought| A party, amongst whom were gaily festooned boata fitted to that Green would secure the Capt. Edye, verdict, though most of the on- Mr. H. A. Siebe Mr. Hordern waves.
Moxon, and fro or rooked lazily on the During the after- looksis were surprised at the and Mr. Norrington, went noon two yuobts collided, but. margin by which victory was out with twenty-seven soldiers on nothing serious was done. The attained-three gets to love and Saturday afternoon from the Hong-proceedings terminated at a very 18 games to 5. In truth the kong Hotel to the Dairy Farm uice hour, people being able to laser put up a better fight than and theace into the l'okfulam reach Hoakong about half past through wal of a good standard: the Harlech Road, two along gratulated en the score suggeats, and play all Valley. Two shots went along five. The officials are to be con. There could be no mistaking the Pokfulum
their capable Road while management of such a popular frreen's "Bil-round superiority. Mr. Norrington accompani-social function. though, for in all departments of ed the beaters through the The Course was Lyeemun the game he excelled over his audergrowth. An extraordinarily Beacon (s), Mark Boat (a) and opponent. The winner played hard day's work was pat in and Channel Rocks (e) a distance of his customary forcing game, the valley thoroughly beaten but about 3 miles. always keeping a splendid length, no traces of the animal ного and relying mostly on strong found. forehand and backhand drives, Mr. Siebs in conversation with His timing of the ball, both in the Telegraph was full of the volleying and half volleying, was pluok and stamina shown by the almost faultless, too. Though soldiers, who appeared thoroughly Peaman occasionally got a deal to enjoy the beating and did ast of pace on the ball, he was forced care where they went.
Slight indications are to hand for the greater part of the matob to play a defensive game, and that the forestry path above the frequency with which he was Bawen Road may afford a habitat aphno compelled to "lob" gave Green for the saimsl. many chances at smashing," pedestrian walking on this path Halcyon
Yesterday aViolet
with fatal results to his opponent. with a dog was startled to find | LaLinda The latter also lost many points the dog behaving in an unusual Ayesha through his weakness on the manner and evincing a decided Dorothes ..12.32,06 12.30.36. "
dislike to proceeding further on Beyward Haya Class, Visitors backhand,
the road. The animal'e hair stood and non-boat-owning members, on end and it generally showed 1, bat, (Mr. Summers); 2, Sirius, signs of distress. It was then (Mr. Orchard); noticed that that a strong animal mell was in the air, but no source of the smell could be found.
Sir Kai Ho-kai
!!
The Results. The results were as follow:- Motor boats, visitors and non-
membere: owning boat
'Hirondelle (Mr. Sutherland), 2, Miranda II (Mr. Hind.)
Handicap Class, visitors and non-boat-owning members;
Actual Corrected Time,
Time. ...12.30.06 12.24.08 ...12.25.41 12.24,58 ·
...12.31.00 12 25.00.
...12.25.05 12.25.05 ... 12.33.30 12.27.30
Four dogs were sent to the Pound yesterday by the Police. There is a further point, too-**
Stolen Clock. namely, that in the absence of
Mr. Boadas of Wanchai Road protection from the ena those has complained to the Police of pectators who take up positions the theft from his house of a on the western side of the ground clock valued at thirty dollars." are subjected to considerable
* Dense Fog. "6 discomfort through the rays of the sun beating down on their The 8.8. Tjilatjap, from Japan, backs. All this could very well arrived in port this morning and be obviated, if it were arranged reported light variable breezes that the several finale should take and deues fog on the ran down. placeon successive eveninge dur- Steerage Passengers. ing one week, and some sort of The Tamba Mare, which ar- tompotory, covered bamboo rived in port vasterday, from the stand erected for the convenience North, had 11 Cainese, 20 Chinese of spectators. The cost, which and two Hinda steerage pas on- should not be great, could easily gera on board. be met by making a charge of Steel Rills and Iron, ten or twenty cents for those who
The as. Sir Richard Awdry desire to be comfortably seated. arrived from Hankow resterday The daily issue is delivered free when the address is accessible to la fact, such a scheme might even with a cargo of steel rail and messenger. Peak subscribers can have their copies delivered at bring a little money into the pig iron to the order of the their residences without any extra charge. On copies sent by coffers of the Club. The idea is Kailan Mining Administration. post an additional $1.80 per quarter is charged for postage. at any rate worth considering The postage on the weekly issue to any part of the world ie $1.00 for next your's tournaments,
To mark their recignition of per quarter.
Hongkong Sporting Records.
Several interesting little records his services on the Legislative were put up at the Boys' Own Council, members of the Chinese Olab sports on Saturday and they Chamber of Commerce are to- deserve a line or two. Mr. L. L.morrow, giving a reception to Goldenburg, for instance, won
Sir Kai Ho-kai, the quarter mile race for the Latest Advertisements. fifth year in succession. What ever the quality of the opposition, the man who wins the same race for so many years in succession deserves every credit. It means a good deal to retain winning form for such a stretch of time. Mr. R: A. Carvalho, again, won the burdles race for the third suc cessive year and has made the It is notified that information cup bis own, and the sam has to has been received from B.BM's be told of Mr. A. R. Ellia who Minister at Peking to the effect won the mile race for the third that the importation of Indian time in succession. The two last opium into Fukien Province will named gentlemen made no secret be prohibited with effect from of the fact that they intended to the May 1, 1914. make a bold effort to make tho
No Inducement.
Green led off with a love game. Sergeant Tetstall Dies from cups their own, and their confid-
in the next set, and after a keзn
· Heart Failure. ence was justified. They will be
Two gentlemen of the Hong-thesle Penman got the equaliser.
Championships. all the fitter in after years for kong har have had their gowns The latter player was all over having trained conscientiously stolen from the Supreme Courts. the courts
Sorgt. J. Tetstall, a native of Bandicap Class; 1, Violet (Mr. in the third game, Birmingham, England, and n Roseman), 2, L1 Linda (Mr. dering more than one season. We feel convinced that some which Green took with ease, and member of the Hongkong police Bune); 3, Ayesha (Mr. Chambers, The Cup Final.
Barnley have won the Associano similar loss, Their gowns the neat, Fenman being absolutely the Government Hospital from Mayes); 2, White Rose (Mr. Singapore ba risters need fear the lead was further increased in force, died yesterday afternoon at Hayward Hays: 1, Bat (Mr. tion Cup from Liverpool by the fer no inducement to thieves outplaced. The sixth game was heart failure. only goal scored. The better team,Singapore Free Press.... on the season's form, has won, bas that does not always count in a Oplum Dross Possession. cup final where excitement playe
Mr. R. O. Hutchison (Super which so great a part in deciding the intendent Imports and Exporte)
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MARRIAGE:
NICOLL-GRIMBLEY.-On April 27, St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, Charles D. Nicoll, of the Indo-China S. N. Co., son of John Nicoll, Broughty Forry, to Edith Muriel Grimble, youngest daugh- ter of Dr. R.H.G. Grimbley, of Newton Abbot, South Devon.
The Hongkong Telegraph.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1914.
WHITE WOLF'S PROCLAMATION.
A translation of a proclamation issued by "White Wolf" appears on page 3 of this issue and is of the kind with
Consignees' notice regarding the e.s. Belgravia is published.- Page 5.
Notifications
regarding the restriction of the water supply a tho City and mill district are issued.-Page 5.
Opium. Prohibition...
Gual Class, Visitors and non- boat-owning members, 1, Thecla (Mr. Withers); 2, Gael (Mr. Leafesty).
Ladies' Motor-boat Race: l'Hirondelle (Mrs. Harvey); 2, Titanio (Miss Walker).
Pretty Volleying. In the first ces Green opened with a "double," bat he even toally took the game. The Becond also went to him without Ponman registering a point. In the third; which also went to The police havo reosived no Green, some pretty volleying was information oorroborating the aser; Then Penman rallied some rumour that a coolie had been what and walked off with a killed in the Pokfulum Valley couple of games in succession, and partly devoured.
reso only scoring a solitary point in both. Four game to We are informed that the tiger tvo in Green's favour was then was again seen last night at 1010 called, and in the seventh both pm. on Barker Itoad, about 401, men were eeen hitting out with yards from the Tram Station. great freedom. Green timed the The beast was seen by five persons. ball beautifully and claimed the game, as also did he the next, mainly through a series of fine POLICE OFFICER'S DEATH
backhand drives. First cat : Green 6-2.
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Seen Agalu.
Ladies Handicap Clase Race: 1, La Linda (Mrs. Lowe); 2, Violet. (Mrs. Cordeth.)
Ladies' Hayward Hays Class:" Sirius (Misa Taylor); 2, Bat (Mise Lu Cheang).
Ladies' Gael Class: 1, Theola (Miss MoCubbin); 2, Joan. (Miss D. Rodger).
Dinghy Race, 1, Lient Thomas, 2, F. H. Coleman.
The following prizes were pre- santed for races sailed during the
season:
The deceased Ainslee); 3, Dawn (Mr. Scott); secured by Penman as the result officer who was about thirty-four Gael Class 1, Gael (Mr. of steadier play, but this was all years of age joined the police McIver); 2, Theckla (Mr. Gloyn); with a trio ia sure ssion. There the past six months had been he got, his opponent coming away from the Army in 1905 and for 3, Joan (Mr. Lammert).
Cruiser Class: 1. Evadne (Mr. was, however, a sharp tussle for stationed at Shatin.
Wood, 2. Norseman (Mr. Goal-
We were made familiar during the rebellion of a few months 18derland, and Liverpool by beating Police Court, this morning: for idences being called before became unwell and had to come father).
result. Buraley by defeating Sun- progcuted two Chinese at the the last game, no fewer than six About & fortnight ago ha barn); 3, Erin (Capt. Penny-
contested. It is curious, however,
Motor Boots: 1, Titanic (Mr. ment Civil Hospital The de- Wilson); 2, Wa Wa (Mr Davis); The third set was a runaway ceased was well liked by his 3; Les Mada (Mr. Bannerman). victory for Groon, who had his colleagues among whom he form- Handicap Challenge Cup: man tired out as a consequence of ed many friends who will moura Violet (Mr. Roseman). judicious placing. "Three love" his death,
Belilios Challenge Cup: Sitius (Mr. Lambert).
Warren Memorial Cup: Gael Commodore's Cup: Rella (Com- modore Smythe R.A.K.Y.C.)
Vice-Commodore's Cup: L Linds (Mr. Bane).
THE" TELEGRAPH'S
ACROSTIC.
The Dog Shooters.
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As before, President Yuan is roundly denounced as a traitor who is Aston Villa, in the romi-final. bad being in possession of twentythe issue way finally decided. into the City and go to Govern "bent on arrogating the power of an emperor," and so forth.ch knocked out fancied candid-two taela of opium dross. After Second set-Greз0 6.2. There are the same old protestations that the writer's heart is "rentates, and the result was a very hearing evidence his Worship with psin," and his bead is aching with indignation," and that open one. The score would in- (Mr. Wood) remanded the defon the men under him are herces and patriots who have risen with thedicate that the gam) was closely dants.
New Regulation." determination to save the lives of the people. This reade interest- how often the the score of one ingly, coming from a leader who has pillaged four provinces and goal to none has decided the A regulation male by the was called and then Penman stea- The funeral takes place this whose troops have been guilty of unspeakable outrages. Anything leatination of the cup for a season. Governor-in-Council under Sect- died up and snatched a love gome, afternoon at the Happy Valley, more cynical than talk of peace by a man whose troops bave burned Out of the last eleven finale, that ion 5 of the Regulation of Chinese After this Green came away with the cortege passing the monument
Heore has counted in seven. The Ordinance, 1888, states in regard growing confidence, and constint at 5.30 o'clock. and murdered and looted, who hare ravished women in the open cup final is not usually a game in to theatrical performances that had his opponent on the street and have left in their trail towns and villages desolated, which there is prolific scoring. No female shall he permitted defensive, Penman tried to re- cannot well be imagined.
His Majesty the King presenter access to any part of the theatre Cover by lobbing" but Green the cup and medale to the win- except the auditorium and the always had command of the Meanwhile it may be remarked that the bandit leader has beenning team, and the members of it general public entrances thereto situation, vollering with discon- certing effect on his opponent, Third and last set :-Green 6-1. somewhat less active of late. The government troops, it may be will probably count that as the and exits therefrom."
greatest occasion of their lives, It
As a result of his well-earned presumed, Lave made him core careful than before. Quite recently will be something to recall with
At the aged.
Police Court, this victory, Green now meets Nisbet1. Marylan the Times rather sweepingly stated that the operations of "White pride in after years..
morning, at law student from (the holder) in the challenge
2. Amb Wolf," was a "eign of the failure of Yuan Shih-kai's administration,
3. Dra Canton was charged with being round, and in view of the result which must create serious forebodings for the future of China and
NOTE: (1) The opening lines in possession of lottery tickets, when these men met in the "A" esunot foil to influenes unfavourably the second loan, since the LARCENY AND BRIBERY. A Constable said he found the class singles last Thursday, a of J. R. Randall's once popular President appears incapable of suppressing the devastation of the
tickets in the man's westcoat keen fight should be witnessed. song "My Maryland." Provinces near the capital." This is vigorous language and is
pocket. Defendant'said he found
Another match which attracted Pairs. An interesting match in the them on the Macao steamer and hardly justified by the facts. It is true that the Chinese Govern- ment has not so promptly scattered " White Woll's" forces as could
he was keeping them to see if considerable attention was the tie foarth round of the Mized Doub have been wished, but it is not quite so easy a matter as it might
A Chinese not unknown to the they would win anything. Then the third round of the Pro lea is to be played to-morrow, fessional Pairs Ltween Mesars, when Mra, Gedge and Mr. Nisbat seem to defeat, ones and for all, a brigand who indulges in guerilla Hongkong police, after stealing case was dismissed.
H. A. Nisbet and H. R. Phelipe will meet Mrs. Beavis and Mr. warfare..
clothing from a woman on board
and Major Sambourne Falmer Hancock Only the other day, ton, a special telegram in our columns the ss. Fatsban, endeavoured to stated that the campaign was bandicapped from Tack of funds, bribe an Indian constable with There need be no doubt of the truth of that statement. In every $1.50, not to arrest him. direction the government is handicapped' by want of money, due to At the Police Court, this the trifling sums, when any, remitted by the provinces. The morning, before Mr. Wood, the rebellion last year showed that President Yuan could handle a man was charged with larceny
The Hon: Treasurer of the Alice difficult situation with courage and strength, and he is not entirely and bribery. On the first charge to blame for the seeming apathy in crippling this leader of revolt, he was sentenced to three months Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals It is to be hoped however, that the troops now closing round the hard labour and four boats begs to acknowledge with thanks rebels if they deserve a bolter name than brigands will before stocks, and on the second charge the following donations to the long soundly defeat him. The longer bo keeps on defying the to one month hord labour in ad funds of the Hospitala Government the more likely is his example to be copied others, dit on. The bribo was ordered Logan and Bisto
Fah Wong.. to go to the poor-box. That, indeed, is the chief danger,
Steamer Thief Smartly Dealt With.
---`\ALICE MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL.
Other Matches.
(Mr Mclver).
Harvey Cup: Log Mada (Mr. Bannerman).
Violet Cup Halcyon (Mr. Fisher).
Bat Cap: Sirius (Mr. Lambert), Gael Cup: Thecla (Mr. Gloyn). La Linda Cup: Sirius (Mr. Lambert).
Rolla Ony: Gaol (Mr. McIver), Royal Hongkong. Yacht Club, One Design class, 1, Bonita (Mr. Dennison); 2, Daphne (Mr. Vierich)
Presenting the Prizes,
At the conclusion of the racing the company assembled on shore: and the Vice Commodore said that Mrs. Clark had come there to pre-
for them (applause).
and Lidut White. Bomo excell-The challenge round of the Bant the prizes and he now nekod ent tennis was seen and in the championship will take place on her to perform that pleasant duty. and victory went to the Wednesday, commencing at 4,45, civilians, by two sets to coe when Nisbet will defend his title 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, The winners against Green, the challenger, deserved their victory, which
Pearls Recovered was mainly due to their superior and more accurate placing.
Three of the four pearls missing
Mrs. Clark then presented the prizes, making pleasant observa- tions to the winners as they came forward.
The Vice Commodore then said.
This evening quite a batch of from Mr. Max Mayer's pearl nook that it fell to big lot to k liss are down for decison the lace, which is valued at $135,000, them to express their thanks to "A" class singles final, the Dou have been recovered, says the Mrs. Clark for coming there ank
$26
6
bles Handicap final, and the Daily Mail. Their value is stated fourth round of the Professional by Mr. Mayer to be 621,000,
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