THE HONG KONG
KONG TELEGRAP H
CAUSERIE ON SPORT,
HAPPENINGS IN THE LOCAL CLUBS.
Story of a Challenge and the Outcome.
Wolff and Brawn.
Tennis Committee: Messrs. Blackburn, Jeffries and Brawn.
Croquet Committee :-Wolff,
Club de Recreio,
The V. R. C.
EXTRA
"HONGKONG, MONDAY, JULY 13, 1914,
obivalry of the men if some of those basket carriers were not actually swimmers.
Water Polo.
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the 1st round of the open singles JOURNALIST'S ACTION. championship of the colony up to date:-
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Dawson (C. S.) 21 beat Withers (P.) 17.
Russell (K.) 21. boat Goard (T.) 1.
Whibley (K) 21 beat
Frost (K.) 12.
Cooper (K.) 21 beat Bateman
Alleged Malicious Pro-
secution.
Claim to Recover the Sum of $1,000.
did he
VICTORIA THEATRE,
A Good Weight-Lifting Exhibition.
strength.
SAFETY AT SEA.
Important Communication by the Board of Trade,
CORRESPONDENCE. [The opinions expressed by tho Correspondents are not necessTM arily those of the "Hongkong Telegraph"
Yours, etc.,
D. ANDERSON, Chief Engineer, B.B. Wo Sang.. Shanghai, 7th July, 1914.
The facts, as stated in our
report, were obtained from the police and in Court.-Ed.]
Alleged Swin-lind in
Switzerland.
Whilst we are in the water, so to speak, a word or two might be said about polo. The V.R.Ö. "B" team beat the R.G.A. by 3 goals
Last night at the Victoria to 2, but had it not been for the
Theatre, Miguel Soberbellis, the A RECENT CASE. clab's stalwart defenders the Muir (K) 21 beat Wotherspoon
strong man, entered upon his To the Editor of the Hongkong
This reault might have been the other | (T.) 17.
This morning in the Summary prodigy, though new, we believe Sir, The paragraph in your
three-night engagement.
Telegraph, A stry that has not, as yet,
way. To Braga, the custodiao,
Court, bofore Mr. Justice Haze to Hongkong, is the holder of issue of 3rd, July, in which it was gene the round of the Clubs, bat
special praise is due, some of his (1.) 20.
land, Loang Shui-wong, described le more than likely to do so at
saves being truly brilliant. He
The games to be played are: an a journalist, sned Hu Shin- twenty-six gold and silver modals stated that a person who gave the avy rate it is too good to keep-
never took a chance, was ever Feuton v. Duncan, Miller vohun, a merchant of Hongkong to presented by various athletic name of Wise and claimed to be is that concerning an incident at Blackburn and Brawn.
alert-and-ready for action either Foster, Hartory. Maodonald, and recover the sum of $1,000 for Beociations throughout the world an engineer in the "Woo Shang," If can only be expected that in coming forward or dashing to they must all be completed by alleged malicious prosecution.
and last night he offered pretty one of Messrs. Jardino, Matheson the Kowloon Bowling Green Clab on Saturday. It appears this olub should thrive as it does either side of the goal and at the Saturday next. The second round Mr. G. Norrington, of Mr. convincing proof of his right to and Company's ships, was holed before the Police Magistrate, Mr. that after the memorable bowling when one considers the capable same time displayed remarkable will then commence and is to be Brutton's office, appeared for the possess such decorations. match with Taikoo, an earnest bands in which the management coolness and used sound judgment finished by the 25th.
Two bar-bells, respectively two Wood. plaintiff but the defendant was hundred and four hundred member of the Kowloon Olab of the club's affairs is entrusted. in passing out. Collins was very So Willie Ritchie, America's not represented, nor
Allow me to stale that there is expressed the opinion that the Esch and everyone is a man keen mediocre and sadly requires some light weight flying pummelier, appear in court.
pounds' weight, were placed on no one of this name either on this these or any other ship in Messre, league skips could be improved on sport and also on the success practice at handling the ball has had to go under on points to
Mr. Norrington, outlining the the stage and with
Mr. Scherbellis upon and as proof of this assever- of the club of which he is an and shooting. Souza was very Freddie Welsh, the idol of the case on behalf of his client, said
played and Jardine, Matheson's employ. stion he challenged Mesere. official. Of course, it must not be speedy and did well forward. South Wales, golliers, for the that the plaintiff in the action toyed and did pretty mnoh Farther I should like to point out
as he liked, while two fifty-six for the benefit of Russell, Harvey, Haxton and day lost sight of, that the loyalty of the Roza and Ribeiro worked hard World's Lightweight Champion-was
your readers at опе time manager to meet a team he would arrange, members ie, too, an important and richly deserved the goals ship. It was a win on points, but a for the Man Kwok San Po, a firm pound weights were mere feathers that the marine engineer portray- The challenge was accepted and factor. The annual meeting is in they soored. On the other side win nevertheless although Hong of printers, a principal of which to him. Much interest and excite ed by would-be humorous writers the team was drawn up as follows: September and then we shall hear Crozier was but passable, whilet kong fans prefer to rend of knock was a man named Obeang Chung meat was caused in the theatre for the benefit of the public at Messrs, Gow, Frost, Taylor and the extent of the progress the club the rest, with the exception of outs. The cable describing the fight ming. Apparently the latter had by his succeeding in breaking a large is non-existent. In fact the Hunter. On Saturday last the has made. Incidentally too we Dyson, lacked speed. Dyson was informed us that 2.000 ladies dealings with the defendant and Hongkong dollar by sheer finger marine engineer of to-day requires to be a man of considerablo. match took place and in the may expect to hear something really "the hope of his side, and were present and that the Master borrowed the sum of $4,500. He early stages of the game the about the Children's Treat. Any had be an assistant of similar of Ceremonies was a priest. On gave a borrowing note to the
Before the performance opened education and act at all a likely challenging team appeared as how it will be extraordinary if we quality it is doubtful whether the what there might be startling and defendant and in the note he a member of the audience came on pereon to such notoriety by other side would have won. The new in regard to the lady en-purported to hypothecate certain himself to the extent of five clad only in a smile. He may at to the stage and offered to back careering about strange premises. though they held the proof of the do not.
Later we shall have something D.O.L.I.'s and the R.E.'s made a thusiasts we pass no opinion, Bohinery which was the pro-hundred dollars statement when they led 6-2.
gold in a times receive a little recognition But, something seemed to happen to any about the near neighbour draw-after a fast game which accepting this as the spirit of the perty of the Man Kwok San from then onwards and at the of the Kowloon Cricket Club, and was, however, marred to an an age, but as to a priest being the Po. The question of further wrestling matab, catch-as-catch- and tardy, fame as the man who close of the game the challengers ite doings.
fortunate extent by the frequency M.C., there is nothing natounding, advances of money arose and it can against the strong man. The stuck to his post to the last and had the chagrin of seeing the
of the infringements. It would Didn't the Rev. Father Bernard was found that instead of the ohallenge was accepted and the went down with his ship. The Club de Recreio is he as well if the footboard at the Vaughan entertain Tommy Barns principal having the power
match takes place te night.. You will confer a favour by BOOTS against them to the tune
publishing this, should space of 34-9. The match was for not the most comfortable place in bottom of the diving arrangement in the East End? We knew of to
hypothecate the machin- but there will not be a the Colony at the moment owing were removed and there would one priest in the North of ery it was really the power of the
permit. вропа,
are to building operations which are then be no necessity for declaring England who, bad he not worn plaintiff. Plaintiff was prevailed public presentation, we informed. This story if being carried out there. This a ball out of play when in truth the cloth, would have been upon to consent to a further repeated on the ferry inours Club is exclusively Portuguese it is really in..
more of a white hope than advance of $5,000 on the Chess Champions. considerable personal risk and a and is a great rendezvous for the
many of the stumere the papers machinery, and executed in Mr. Chess 18 hardly. a vigorous have made into champions. danger of the peace being broken.) people of that community. Por
d'Almada's office an assignment haps it is not generally known, branch of sport, but a greater Kowloon Cricket Club
W. R. Applegarth doing 200 parporting to assign the mashin- The Imperial Merchant Service That increasingly and deserved at least by those who have not test of skill than chess is nos yards in 21.1/5 secs (equalling ery to the defendant. He executed Guild have received an important ly popular club, the Kowloon been entertained there, that one of provided by any other game, the world's record) and finding the assignment and, being sick, communication from the Board Cricket Olab, is the centre of the finest and most costly billiard and we tender our congratulation levels for the 100 yards, both at went straight home afterwards, of Trade who invite their opin much activity at the moment tables in the Colony is to be found to the Club Lusitano for winning Stamford Bridge, this month, pot receiving the five thousand tons on a recommendation made EXTRADITION WANTED. with croquet and tennis tourna- there.Later the usual tournaments the Hongkong Uhess Challenge reminds us of a funny story of a dollars then, or at any time at the last International Confer ments about to be completed. will be in full swing, and it is as shield provided by the Hon. Mr. time-keeper in Hongkong who afterwards. He made several ence on Safety of Life at Ben Messrs. Wolf, and Brown fight well perhaps to mention that some H E. Pollock, K.O., and presented time Castro to do 100 yards in applications for it but never got regarding the adoption of out the issue in the singles of the of the members are hot stuff at by him to the winning Club on 9 4/5 seca on the Hongkong Ulab it, and, getting into difficulties unfarm system of helm orders in Oroquet Handicap, whilst in the tennis.
the 2nd inst. The trophy has ground, and when told it was with the firm, he went to the the different maritime countries. This morning at the Police doubles Messrs. Haigh and Bazer
been in existence but two years mistake made matters worse by defendant sad warned him that It appears that the representatives Court, before Mr. J.R. Wood, The annual meeting of the and the fires holders were the saying Andrews (one time in he was going to re-assign the of foreign natione favour an William Alexander Beer, aged and Major Crisp and Mr. Hall) are the faslists. The Club"A" Vic oris Recreation Club is always Hongkong Chees Clab,
he Hongkong) could even head Uss- machinery. Thereupon ho went international system of helm 28 years, an American, was charg team was at home to the 0.9.R.O, an interesting event, though one army and the Y.M.C.A. have tro. If Castro did 9.4/5 eats, we to Mr. Gardinor'e managing orders and they do not approve ed under an extradition warrant on Saturday in a tennis match, apt to hear. before the meeting much ground to make up if they should chance our coins on him clerk and execated another as of the British system which is with awindling & person whose the vicitore being vanquished by of numerous quee ions to be asked are going seriously to compete without even seeing Andrews, eignment for the sum of $1,000. directly opposite to that followed name was not divulged, in Switzer 64 against 31. Major Crisp. and and different things which are to against the holders and ex-bolders Castro was certainly a good He told the defendant what he in other countries. It seems that land, of Francs 10,000. The Mr. Macaskill lost to Messts. Bird take place but which 10 not next season: However, we will runner, but if he could find had done and he replied that foreign countries are not yet arrest was made by Det. Sergt.
We wonder if these what the season bringa. ouly aad Barlow 5 to 0, beat Mesars, materialise.
with that was all right. The defend agreed as to what particular Simpson. Bidea and Read 7-4, then lost committtee appointed on the 16th Clay Pigeon Shooting.
When a man can bring down do in England, Americs or several occasions for the address they are united in thinking that the warrant was read to the ordinary training what would he ant, however, asked him on practice should be followed but Inspector Terrett said that when to Mesare. Lindsell and Wood inst., will do anything to revive 4-7 Messra. Gre-a and Oban-boxing in the splendid "gym"
twenty odd clay pigeons out of Australia with scientifle training of Cheung Chun-man, the man & British system is unsuited for prisoner he was asked his name. ye't beat Messrs. Lindsell and during the coming winter, or a twenty-five at sixtesa yards rise, and a ground to run on?. Donald who had already received the use under modern conditions. His reply was that they had it at Wood 7-4, Mesers. Bird and the manly art to be a dead he can shoot "some, as our son's 0.3.6 would appear walking $4,000, but the plaintiff was us It has bean urged by the top of the warrant, but after Barlow 8-3 and Mesere. Bidon latter as far as this sporting Club American friends would say. Yet time in comparison. It is a pity able to give it to him as he did the British delegates that she hesitating he said "No; put down and Reed 10-1. Mesers. Abia is concerted? There are some it has been done by Mr. May of shore was not a better record of not know it. The defendant there British system involves the prac. William Alexander." ham and Evans beat Messrs. capable fatio members of the V. the Victoria Clay Pigeon. Shoot-times kopt in this Colony as some upon instructed a solicitor and ties of seamen which could not in An official of the German Con- Biden and Reed 9-2, lost to R.C., and, judging by those who ing Club, North Point,
of our knights of the path can the plaintiff was brought before the ordinary course be altered salate, which has charge of Mosers. Bird and Barlow 5-8 strip for the aquatic events, there club has a surprising member- move. Liat year we had a return Mr. Wood on a charge of larceny without very strong reasons for Swiss interests in the colony, said and beat Mosere, Lindsell and is good material for many more. ship and quite a number of at one sparte of 12 secs. for a whilst bailes. He, Mr. Norring doing so. Any attempt at a sud that the defendant was willing We think that an effort might he subscribers, such as Mr. Branch race over 120 yards for boys ton, was instructed to defend, and den change would involve risk of that the extradition should be Wood 9-2.
President), the Kowloon A team play the or will not be a success when the Lugebi, Dr. Lee, and "Mr. for boys over twelve and under ant on
On Saturday next at 130 p.m. made to test whether boxing will (the genial
Mr. under twelve, and inside 14 2308. evidence was given by the defend confusion and danger and should waived and that he should return
which the plaintiff only be introduced after full to Switzerland, rest of the league at tennia. The cool weather sets in, and we are Mow Fang, and to see these fourteen. No wonder ons who suffered in gaol for four nights. consideration and discussion. Mr. J.ft. Wood ordered a re- names on the board as players inclined to the belief that the gentlemen shoot is an education. knew made the firat "record" On the next hearing of the case The British delegates felt that mand for a week. are Major Crisp, Mr. S.E. Green, coffers of the "Olab, though that Mr. Chen succeeded in winning read 16.
the defendant gave such contrary the matter demanded the most Mr. E. Abraham, Mr. O. W is not everything, will receive a Mr. May's cup and in doing so
The postponing of the gym evidence to what he had already carefal consideration and it was Macaskill, tonic thereby if it is run on pro-sprang a surprise a pleasant one khana and the aquatio sports given that the magistrate fined promised that it would be
TYPHOON WARNING. Jeffries, Mr. K. H. Mr O. R. Chunyett, Mr. B. D. per lines.
it is true-on the other members, which should have taken place on him fifty dollars for perjary. The placed before the reprezentative Perhaps some member of the and incidentally on bimself. As Saturday rather killed local sport case proceeded and without the asscaiations of Shipowners and Evans and Mr. L. J. Blackburn. At the conclusion of the events Club will bring the suggestion for the handicapper, well, ho was this past week-end, but there is plaintiff opening his case he was Shipmasters and Officers in this the prizes for the tennis tourns- forward at the "annual washing." left in a quandary. Gal" had consolation in the fact that discharged.
country in order that it might be There should certainly be a better keep his eyes skinned for they were only postponed and Mr. O. F. Mason, who was called, considered in all its bearings. stimulue given to swimming as these unexpected 'uns.
not abandoned.
was asked to produce the borrow The Guild have informed the Lawn Bowls League," the result of the generous offer of
Will Club secretaries kindly ing note and assignment in his Board of Trade that they will Captain Hussey, of the s.a, Tung-
Taikoo Bowling Ulab ea remember that the Editor of the care but objected on the ground devote their most anxious con shing, to provide a cup for the tertained the Police Recreation Hongkong Telegraph is always of privilege bat, as the documente sideration to the subject and half mile championship. The Olub on Saturday and beat them.pleased to receive items of sport were mentioned in the record of report their views in due course, conditions of sole ownership are The following are the ecores :- not too exacting either, as he who Drummond Gordon It will act as a guide, no doubt, wine it twice in succession be- Weir
Talking of Dinnen to publish the names of those comes the owner.
to Ferguson who constitate the sub-com-swimming mittees of this Club. They are as wonder why the VR.C. does follow :-
not include in its programmes Bateman' Selection Committee:Mesars. events for ladies, such as we find Prowse Robinson, Weaser, Macaskill, in most baths at Home. Diving, Carrie MacKenzie (at present away) and breast-stroke swimming, and Wotherspoon
racea for the speedier "crawlers" could be very well arranged, Perrie though bandicapping would be Dickie difficult for a time. Still, even Hamilton with men, unless a start is made, Dorrington handicapping is rather a difficult matter. We see so many ladies carrying little baskets in the summer evenings that we should be disappointed as to the e- fulness of the practice and the
ment, alap the shield and medals for league tennis, will be present ed. A good attendance is expect ed sad, providing the weather is favourable, the afternoon will see a very pleasant social and sport ing function.
The Sub-Committees.
Blackburn.
Ground Committee --Mesara Robinson, Harvey, Wenser, Wolf and Brawn"
Bar Committee: Messrs Neilson, Duncan and Brawn,
House Committee-Mesra, Jeffries, Weaser, Atkinson, and Brawn
Finance Committee Meara. Jeffries, Goldsmith, Blackburn,
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ing news addressed to him with the Police Court proceedings, envelope marked "Sport" in the the magistrate overruled the top left-hand corner, or is at all objection. times willing to send a member Messrs. Gardiner and Haywood of the staff to any sporting func-produced other assignments. (8.)-21 (8.)-20 tion taking place in connection Judgment was given for plain-
Booker Gerrard Pitt
Featone
with their Ulube. Reports of tiff with costs.
Reynolds
week-end events should as far as Glendinning
possible, reach this office by 9.30 Withers
B.m. on Monday, whilar repórte of (8.)-17 mid-week events should reach us qe early as possible the morning after they have taken place.
On Taolam, 17
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Ogg Clark Gourlay McHardy
(8)-10 Total 88
-18 Total 55 Win for Taikon by 13 paints, OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP.
Latest Advertisements, The R8. Takads will leave for the Straits and India on the 15th inst. —Page 57 -
Consignees notice regarding the as. Amazone is issued Page
On Sunday afternoon July 5 the President of the Succhow Taoist Association, Mr. Lee Being yuan, gave an address at Mr. G. P. Lammert is selling the Laternational Instituto on household furniture at 3. Fair The following are the results of Benefits to the World from the View Kowloon, on the 15th inst.
Practices of Taoism."
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The Reason Why. A Chinese boiler-maker who pleaded guilty to stealing pair of trousers was asked by Mr. Melbourne this morning why he
stole the garments. He com.
plained at not having sufficient money to buy food and his oster ing will be the Government's concern for 14 daya.
received by the American Con- The telogram quoted below was sulcto General, Hongkong, from the Manila Observatory at 9.00 a.m. yesterday. southern Formoss, inclining west- Cyclone or Typhoon-E. of
ward,
At 11.10 a.m. the following Cyclone or Typhoon S. of message was received Meinoosimo, moving W.N.W
At 10.15 a.m. to-day the fol lowing message was received
Cyclone or Typhoon-Near or over northern Formosa, moving W.N.W.
P.W.D. Property Stolen.
Would be, Briber.. A bricklayer named Obang Sau
Asked to open a bundle that he trading in a matched at To Kwo was carrying at Kowloon railway wanhaareported that some person station & Chinese offered a con- has stolen from a railing or fence stable four dollars if he would which is under contruction on not persist in his request. The the Kowloon City Road, twenty bandle was found to contain two pieces of iron piping and a plications for lottery tickets and manhole a ver valued at $89, the the man was sent to prison for
one month with hard Inbour.
Met property of the P.W.US
ap-