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·NIGHTS."
A HOOKAH, A BLANKET AND POISONED SWEETS?
("BY QUIZ."
A story relating to Khan's The matches for Saturday are Mahomet's Alf's, Hassan's and as follows.
other romantic-sounding Oriental nomanclature, which his Honour LEAGUE: DIV. L
described as being rather like; S. China v. R.G.A-South China
The Arabian Nights," came ground.
before Justice Gomperts, in the Club v. Ambrose-Club ground. Summary Court this morning.
Ghulam Ghanse, police Surrey's v. Titania-Sookun-guard, sued Nathoo Khan, an- poo "A" ground.
other guard, for $12, balazice due Diomede v. Kowloon Navy for money lent. He also claimed "A" ground.
5500 damages for malicious prosa- Despatch. Palice-&t. Joseph's cution. Kround.
LEAGUE: DIV, 11.
Mr. CA.S. Russ representad plaintiff and the defence was conducted
H. C. Mr. Iriquoise v. St. Joseph's-Soo Macnamaral kunpoo "A" ground.
Mr. Russ explained that in
S. China "B" v. Hawkins-September the two men were South China ground.
friends. They were both at Central Police Station drawing Titania v. Diomeda-Navy "B" their pay, when defendant asked
as resulting in the toiling Chinese
The wedding is shortly to take masses being brought "to the
But for place of Mr. Isaac J. G. Walle, verge of bankruptcy.
accountant of the Holland China foreign aid, China would have Trading Co., and Miss Anastasia been in a state of full and com-A. Michnevitch. plete bankruptcy long ago: in N keeping a hold on a part of the We acknowledge receipt of the Customs revenue, the Powers are Recuni, English edition No. 10,
ground. the organ of the Board of Com- merely getting their just returmercial Development of Siam. It on loan which have helped töfis a journal of much business and prevent China from going, under. trading interest. But there is no need to look further into this amusing docut ment. which is couched in language appropriate to Bolshevik literature. Nobody excepting its authors will take it seriously.
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University v. Sacred Heart, St. Joseph's ground.
Club v. Club de Recreio ground.
Club
plaintiff to lend him $30, in order that be might assist some new- comers to the Colony to buy uniforms. Plaintiff banded de- fendant his $25 pay and, borrow- ing $5 from another Indian, gave that to defendant also.
About ten days later. Mr. Russ
Nell Shipman is the star of *The Girl from God's Country ". South China meet the R.G.A. the feature film at the Star toon the Valley this week, and the continued.plaintiff saw defendant day. The picture is a drama of locals are expected to win. The the strongest sort, with many R.G.A. will give them a very beautiful outdoor scenes, and good game, but they will find the | highly interesting situations.. South China team greatly im-
proved since last season.
at Kennedy Town, where he was watchman. Defendant sold plaintiff a hookah for $8, which plaintiff took away with him as part payment for the debt. In October, defendant paid plaintiff $10 and promised to pay the balance of $12 on Nov. 1st.
On Nov. 5th, went on Mr. Russ,
Professor Izako, a Russian cons Australian Cricket Record. juror and illusionist, who has KINDER BONSHOR. On
A very close game sbould Nov. 13, at St. Saviour's. Guild-
The score by Victoria against performed on many occasions be-
be seen on
the Club ground, ford. Claude William Kinder. Queensland, wired yesterday by fore Royalty, has arrived here C.M.G. Mandarin of the Red Reuter, is a remarkable one apart from Shanghai. He is on a world where the Ambrose are the visi Button. M.I.C.E. of Bracken, from the contrast it offers with tour and hopes to arrange a num-tor. The sailors will probably the parties met at the office of the Churt, to Mary Elizabth Bonshor the opposing side. Queensland's ber of performances in Hookong. be without Hood, who has repres- C.S.P., where they were drawing ented the ship in all games since their pay, and plaintiff asked for of Guildford, fourth daughter of total of 297 for two innings has to
her arrival here. He bas also the balance owing to him. Do- Mr. Bottesford. Leicestershire.
be set side by side with Vietoria's
A four-year-old boy, living at played in International matches fendant became very angry and 638 for two wickets. The first No. 13 Kowloon City, was scald-and assisted the Navy in matches no money was paid. wicket partnership, which resulted to death when a pot of boiling between the Services. The Club On Nov. 7th defendant sant a ed in the magnificent total of congee was spilled and severe on their showing against the relative to see plaintiff. The Telegraph.456, is described as an Australian burns caused to his neck. He Hawkins last week, should hold man stayed the night at plaintiff's record, and it went very near to was removed to the Government their own against the sailors in house, Mr. Russ cansinned, and establishing world record. In Civil Hospital, where death oc-this match and will probably win. he offered plaintiff some sweets firstclass cricket it has only been curred later.
he had brought with him. One beaten once. in 1898, when Brown
of the sweets tasted bitter and and Tunnicliffe made д first
The Surrey's receive the Titania plaintiff thought he was going to wicket stand for Yorkshire
Hongkong are reminded of the fast game should end in a win plaint to the police about it, oa the Garrison ground, and abe poisoned. He made a com- against Derbyshire. at Chester- field. which produced 554 This entertainment which is being for the soldiers. The Diomedebut they would not take action.
HONGKONG, 27th Dec., 1923.
THE CUSTOMS DISPUTE.
by
frst-class
The Catholic community of
held at 6.30 p.m. to-morrow even-
CRICKET.
...
This
phenomenal figure might nevering in the Club Lusitano. Ice receive the Kowloon team on be surpassed in
On Nov. 10th, proceeded Mr. House Street, in celebration of Navy "A" ground and a win for Although no fresh outward match: the next best on record is the tercentenary of St. Francis de even game should be seen on St. Police Station and applied for a the visitors is expected. A. vers Rass, defendant went to Central 391, compiled development bas occurred in the
Sales, Patron of Catholic writers Jones and Shrewsbury for Canton Customs dispute, we nay Notts
agalos: Gloucestershire and journalists. No charge is Joseph's ground between the warrant against plainter,
Police and Despatch. These him with stealing th take it for granted that there is at Bristol in 1899. In minering made. No invitations are
being sent cut, but in a notice in teams are low down in the league (hookah) and a blanket considerable activity going on matches the record is 47%, com our advertising columns a cordial table, but with an improved team plaintiff could prova be brought
piled in 1892 by S. Calman and invitation is extended
from India). Plaintiff was arrested behind the scenes, both in Can-P. Coles, playing for Devonshire
to all the Police should win.
and kept in gaol for 26 hours. Catholics. An excellent pro
The case was remanded and ton and in Peking. By this time. Park against G." W. Morrison's
This is game has been arranged.
In Division II. the best game plaintiff was compelled to instruct the Inspector General of Customs eleven at Eastbourne.
of the series should be that be-a solicitor. The case came before must be aware of the exact closely followed by the 170 put up by L Wilson and W. G.
tween South China "B" and the a Magistrate and was dismissed. cature of the Canton Govern-Wyld. at Beckenham in 1885.)
Hawkins Reserves. The "B"
Mr. Russ submitted that if he ment's demand, and it will be of playing for Beckenbam against
team has been strengthened with could satisfy the Court that the return of the South China defendant owed plaintiff the $12, interest to note the new turn Bexley. The next best has been Australian
players from Australia, and Ip defendant passed by the new
would have great which events will take in con- record-it is 440, the score of W.
Kan scored in the first match difficulty in defending the action. after his return. The "B" team Sequence of Canton's decision to N. Cobbold and W. P. Gray, in:
His Honour-It is rather like should win this week. treat the issue as a purely in- 1891. playing at home for West Shanghai Interport Team ""Thel
"The Arabian Nights." However, Wratting against Fitzwilliam temal question with which the Hostel. It will be observed that Rest" will be played on 1st and
proceed. Powers have no direct concern. Victoria's first-wicket score beats Zod January. commencing 10.15 The Iriquoise should give the The evidence was then taken. We have heard it stated that anything registered within.the.m. both days, instead of oa St. Joseph's team a good man,
Mr. Macnamara thought the Saturday. 29th December, and and, with their share of luck, original reason for the action was during the past week. certain last twenty-five years.
should take the points. The previous Australian record is, we Tuesday, 1st January,
some obscure quarrel, the full- aspects of the question have been believe. 423, compiled in 1903-03 On New
Year's Day. in Titania and Diomede meet on the facts of which he did not suppose explored which lead. to a hope by V. T. Trumper and D. Gee at addition to the match on the Navy "B" ground and the former they had heard, and he did not sup- that a settlement will eventually Redfern Oral. Sydney, when Club Ground the H.K.C.C. are should win. A good match should
pose they ever would hear them, the whole day match be seen
St. Joseph's
if they went on hearing evidence playing for Paddington against playing
with Craigengower on the latter's ground between the University until the end of the week. Mr. Redfern.
ground commencing at 11 am. and Sacred Heart. On recent Macnamara thought it likely
The
NEW YEAR MATCHES.
The New Year matchLast
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be reached as between the con- ficting parties." It is to be hoped that such optimism is firmly
The following will represent form, the Sacred Heart should the H. K. C. C.-L. D. Mc. Nicoll win. The Club de Recreio should grounded, because all lovers of FOOTBALL AT HOME, (cap), E. C. Hagen, E. G. Eng. win against the Club Reserves on peuce must regret the possibility of the issue becoming a trial of |
The question is one which raises extremely important points, but! that is no reason why it should)
London, December 26.
The following are the results
of matches played on Boxing Day
land, Capt C.FT. Haigh, D. E. the Club ground. Donnelly, D. H. F. Mc Master, G. H. Piercy, P. Jacks. ́W.
Capt. R. F. Walker.
OTHER MATCHES, -
next:~..
the
through wild shooting.
Half- time-England, 1; Scotland, 0.
England took up the attack from the restart and early on Eaton, with a high slow shot, scored the second goal, Stewart making a
that defendant owed plaintiff money end un a suitable op- portunity plaintiff took hookah and blanket, regarding them in the light of a pledge. strength between the rival parties. MATCHES ON BOXING DAY Brackenridge, J. E. Hancock, and Club de Recreio ageinst Hong- for plaintiff for $125 damages, and The following will represent His Honour entered judgment
kong, Club Reserves M. Silva; the $12 debt. H. Prata, P. Xavier; A. Carvalho, Following are the H. K. C. C. A Remedios, H. Remedios; L. be permitted to develop into a in the first division of the English teams for matches on Saturday Xavier, W. Ogley, Gosano, V. Xavier and D. Xavier. Reserves, display of anger or hatred. Time is often a potent factor in dis-
1st XI v. East Surrey Regt.-D. Alves, and G. Osmand. T. E. Pearce (capt), Col. TA. putes of this character, and we are hoping that further delibera- tion by both sides will have the effect of calming down ruffled feelings and lead to the creation of a better atmosphere in which it may be found possible to dis- cover an avenue leading to a satisfactory adjustment of view- point.
In the meantime, we can afford to treat almost humorously the
Robertson, E. J. R. Mitchell,
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1. M. M. Maas. G. R. More. A. C.I.
R. E. A. Webster, E. G. Lammert. HOLIDAY FOOTBALL. weak effort to clear. Scotland
Bowker, F. C. Miller, E. C. Hagen and C. R. Baron.
soccer League:-
Birmingham3, Manchester C.0. Cardiff C. 3, Sheffield U. 1. Chelsea 1, Notts Forest 1. Everton 2. Sunderland 3. Huddersfield 2. Tottenham H. Middlesbro 3, Barnley 0. Newcastle U. 2, Liverpool 1. Notts County 1, Arsenal 2. Preston N. E. 0, Blackburn R. 1. West Brom. A. 0, Bolton W. 5. Haigh, D. H. McMaster, H. West Ham 1, Aston Villa 0.. XMAS DAY MATCHES.” London, Der. 27. The following are the results of matches played. today.
Firs
2nd XI v. C.R.C. 2nd XI.-H.
E. Hallands (o), Capt. C. F.T.
Grifin, D. E Donnolly, C. V.
M. M. Watson.
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ENGLAND DEFEATS
SCOTLAND.
reduced the lead by
a good individual effort by Begg, who, running round the defence, sent fín a cross shot that best Douglast the England goalie. With the The annual match between score two to one against them, Mark. R. M. Macalpine, G. H teams representing England and Scotland pressed and the ball Piercy, C. T. Fowle, P. Jacks and Scotland was played yesterday kept dangerously near England's on the Club ground before a good goal, Wyone eventually bandling 2nd XI v. Navy 2nd XI-E. G. attendance. The gate" was for the penalty area. Begg failed England (capt.), A. V. T. Dean, J. charity and to be divided between to improve from the spot kick. English League.
Corners fell to both sides but N. Owen, G. M. Dorkins, J. Pthe National Institute for the
they were not improved upon. appeal, printed in rather indiffer-Blackburn B... 2 Preston N. P. 0 Brackenridge, G. W. Sewell, H.
Aston Villa West Ham U. 1 Bridger, J. E. Hancock, W. Blind and St. Dunstan's Home.
England soon showed up as the Following a clearance from a ent English, which is being made Bolton W. ...... 2 West Brom A. Sicer, R. M. Chaloner and H.H.superior team and for a time corne, by England, Charlesworth
Middlesbro...Day.
Scotland were on the defensive raced clown the wing and passed to foreign soldiers and sailors by Burnley
0 Newcastle U. 1
Wild shooting, however, kept the back to Eaton, who again beat a Canton organisation which is Nottinghaus F. 2 ChelsesKČ.C. 2ND. v. UNIVERSITY. score down until Stewart, the Stewart and gave England a lead evidently engaged in consider Sheffield G. 1 Cardiff CityOn Saturday. at Kowloon, at Scotland goal-keeper, came out to of three pals to one. able propaganda on this question. Tottenham H.. 1. Huddersfield 02.15 p.m., the Kowloon team will clear from a centre by Eaton and In the filing light, Bolnesves To suggest to the foreign sailors
Scottish League.
be:H. Overy, W. L Weaser, A. missed the ball-and-Nash-headed sent over a high-shot which at Canton that they should re-match played was between Third B. Raven, B. Petheram, E. J. goal for England. The game after passed over his head into the net- In the Scottish League the only O. Brawn, A. R. F. Raven, O. it into the net, scoring the first Douglas misjudged, and the ball frain from "obeying orders be- Lanark and Dundee bith was Edwards, A. J. Kew, F. W this was fairly even, both sets of The final whistle sounded cause they would thereby marely abandoned with the score one goal Howell, J. C. Long and D. "5.
forwards doing good work in the leaving Eng, and winners by thres Green
open but failing in front of goal goals to two become the tools of the capitalists all-Reuter.
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