·BOCAL FIRM VICTIMISED.
STORY OF CIGARETTE
ORDERS.
An Interesting case camo up
SPORTS GOSSIP.
THAT TENNIS RULE,
[BY "WANDERER."] Our old friend Jup. P., appears
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
ROSSITER CO,
LAST NIGHT'S SUCCESS. The Inoloment weather not- withstanding, thero was again a orowded house at the Star at the Polles Court this morning to drop in just whon ho thinks Theatre, Kowloon, last night, in connection with the alleged without the least consideration
fit and makes himself at homo when the Madolino Rosniter socuring of # quantity of
Revue Company prosented cigarettes from Messrs. Lane, Not only have the tonnie tourna-
for our previous arrangomontas. thoir bright and anappy Crawford, Ltd., by means of amont and two or three sporta trick.
Plc." programme ontitled "Plarrot
All the artistos of this
It appears that on the 9th mootings baon hok up by his clover combination wero in frat-1
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unwelcome presence, and football
spoilt, but it sooms that Mr. Claxton is still very pessimistic an to our chancos of gotting a fow moro friendly vleitor for and
days yet. The tennis tournament to the third round by March 21, was to have boon complotod up but so for this has been a washout
a person as 00 an
goods
instant, s telephono message was received by Messrs. Lane, Crawford, Ltd., purporting to como. from tho offloo of Mr. M. P. Lo, sbaro general broker, giving an ordor for two dozen Capstan Magnum olgarettes, it boing added that a messenger would be sent around for thom. The assistant taking the mosuago mado enquiries, an to whether such Mr. Lo oxisted and assurance being obtained, the cigarettes were duly handed over. On the 12th instant a similar order camo through. In the ordinary
of business, accoubts for
ordered would not be sent out until the ond of the month, but it is the firm's custom, when a now account is oponed, to notify the customer to that effect. This was accordingly done, but Inter Mr. Lo came to the shop and stated that he had opened no account and wanting to know what the goods woró. Whon told that they word
cigarettes, be stated that tho ordor had nothing to do with him. The police wore then communicated with, and Messrs, Lane, Crawford wore advised to see whether the order would be repeated. On the 25th instant, a similar order given and when the mossenger arrived at the store he was taken into custody by Mr. S. J. Jordain, the Becretary. The man arrested then stated that he had beon sent by another man in Mr. Lo's offes, and that he (the arrested man) did not work there, Later the police arrived and the man was arrested, as also was the other man in Mr. Lo's office lator.
Was
rate form, and the evening's mirth and music gave the utmost natic- faction to all prosent, many oncores having to be concoded. Miss Rossitor borsolf WOS extremely charming and versatile ramme, and it goes without in her contributions to the pro- saying that Mr. Charios Mason WAG funninoss itaolf; ho sent While on the subject of tonnis the audience into roara of and tho tournament, many laughtor in all that he did. The people are enquiring as to the final item, a burlesque entitled effect of the new amendment to "A Life on the Ocean Wave," in the footfault rule passed at the which all the artistes took part, International Fodoration mooting was a scream from start to finish. holl at Paris. Aftor defining the
The Company again appears to poultion the servor should take night and to-morrow in up, which is unaltered, the rule programmes, whilst on Tuesday reads: "Thereafter, until the at 5.15 there will be a benefit service is delivered, the server matinee, the entire proceeds from shall, (a) not change his position which will be given to the widow by walking or running, (b) main and children of the late Mr. Jack tain contact with the ground, (c) Bonnotte, a talented mombor of keep both foot bohind the basoline." the Company who died Boro
was talking this morning to Col.some wooks ago. Robertson on the subject, and
of
bo la
opinion that it does not affect the position locally, as the requirements laid down thoroin are already com plied with.
It would soom that
FOOTBALL,
KOWLOON TEAMS.
110 W
The following teams have hoon the real purpose of the smond-selected to play for the Kowloon mont is to bring the Americaue F.O. on Saturday, 28th. Inst into line with the remainder of Senior Shield Final v. Polica, the Fedoration, or, in other on the Club Ground: Kick-off words, it is designed for the pur-4.30-A. Duncan; F. Wheeler, pose of preventing the walking F. Road; A. W. Turner, J. Mc- service, which is adopted by the Kelvie (Capt), B. Pasco; G. Dun- majority of American players. can, 8. G. Hayas, J. McBride, W. The rule, as will bo seon, insists Auston and J. Muir, Roservo that the player shall bo still at H. O. K. Wheeler, the moment of striking the ball, Contact with theground, however, does not necessarily mean that a player shall have both feet on the ground.
Six up at the and of the morning The Lwo mon were to-day round, Hogarty maintained thie charged before Mr. J. R. Wood, lead until the end and so carried but the charge against the man off the Junior Golf Championship from Mr. Lo's office was with-fon Sunday by six and five, Tho
Junior Shield Final v. Surreys Ros, on Club ground; kick-off 240-B. Rasmusson; W. H. Brown, D. Urquhart; A.W. Brown Capt.), C. Cavoille, S. Randle; C. Morris, C. Millard, B. A. Mason, A. Latham and A. Eitz- gerald, Reserve:-V. Hast.
THE "TALMA,”
drawn. The charge against the winner was at his very bost in DISCHARGING HER CARGO. othor was of obtaining the the morning, and though Brawn
With the aid of the powerful cigarettes by falso protonces, was playing quite steadily, ho but after hearing the evidence, was unable to hold him. In theivage pump on the tug Honry bin Worship discharged the do-afternoon, Brawn did not let him Keswick, the flooded No. 3 hold on the s. s. Talma was pumped fondant, on the ground of insuffi-run away in the Bame onsy olent evidence, although stating fashion, but, at the same timo, out yesterday evening, and the that it seemed one of the two was unable to produce sufficiont vessel has moved into midstream, mon was guilty.
ly good form to reduce the whore she was discharging her deficit. All the important com-damaged cargo to-day.
The exact time of her depar politions of the H.K.G.C, for tho wintor season have now beanture (she was originally to have
left this morning) is still uncor completed
tain. Beyond bulged and buckled platos, she does not appear to yesterday's fire.. have suffered much damage from
BUOYS MOVED.
NOTICE TO MARINERS. A Shanghai Customs notiflation states that the following buoys
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The reduction of the period of marking the Teungming Crossing each way and the allowance of a football match to half an hour
North Channel Entranceo to the Yangtze Rivor, havo boon moved: -
5.74 miles.
two substitutas savours very much of school football, certainly not of ovents, track and field, tennis, an international tournament, and basketball or volley ball. the local Athlotic Federation are
The South China olovea has
Shoal Light-buoy has been moved, and from the now position justified in fooling that the com- of the buoy Woosung Light-mittee controlling the Far Eastern house bears S. 144 W., distant Olympic Gaines, to be held at been picked to represent China. and at a meeting of the West Spit Light-buoy has been 16th-23rd, are not treating them Federation held last evening, it Manila during the week May Hongkong Chinese Athletio moved, and from tho now position fairly. A view frankly expressed was felt that it was up to them of the buoy Woosung Light- is that the alteration of the rulo, house boars S. 434" E., distant allowing the above strange conto forward a protest to the proper
All tearioga
5.36 milos.
maguetio.
givon
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bours
ditions for a match of such quarter in the hope that the rulo importance, is designed in the might be re-revised. The game hope that either the Phillipinos between the Chinese and the or Japan will be able to break the Filipinos in the past have boon notoriously rough and as South
Last night's heavy rain was long record of continuous success China will only have fourteen the biggest fall, in the time, exper-in football games by China, and players to pick from, and it would lanced this Juar Nearly throo inoles (2.92) of rain has possible to toll the workings Filipinos to force a draw in the if this be so, it is, of course, im- be comparatively easy for the fallon in tho .24
of tho minds of the ending at 10 a.m. tc-day, and
firat game by packing the goal, committee.. the total since January 1st is 11.75 ins, which is more than double the averago for the period.
It would appear the loss of men through injuries to be a very selfish standpoint would have a serious effect on
in view of the fact that China their chances in the replay. rarely succeed in the other
FRIDAY, MARCH 27. 1925.
DAIRY FARM NEWS
FISH
Fresh shipment received per s. s. “Empress of Russia"
INCLUDING:
Candian Chicken Halibut Candian Silver Side Salmon Candian Haddocks
ALSO
Fresh Fish in Variety
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