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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
HOME FOOTBALL.
HEARTS HOLD THE RANGERS,
London, Mar. 7.
A number of matches were played in the English and Scottish Leagues to-day. "Huddersfield and the Rangers, the sides with the best prospects, were both away from home and shared in goalless draws.
"The Arsenal trounced Liverpool.
The Hat of results is appended:
Division L'
Arsenal
6 Liverpool Birmingham 1 Wednesday Manchester U. 0 Huddersfield
Division III (North).
New Brighton. 0 Wrexham.
Airdrie
Partick
Scottish League,
0
0
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1928.
KOWLOON'S SHIELD TEAM.
AT FULL STRENGTII FOR SEMI-FINAL REPLAY.
JUNK GIRL'S DEATH
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE
IN COURT. A
CINEMA NOTES.
"DRUSILLA WITH A MILLION,"
A pleture which has boon dos- cribed as having the greatest human appeal of any picture of recent years is "Drussilla with a Million," which comes World Theatre to-day.
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TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
The following is the list of loos sharo quotations issued to-day:
· Banks, Hongkong Bank, $1820 b." Chartered Bank, £214 b. Morcantile A. & B., £321
East Asia, $70 b.
Insurances.
Mr. Leo D'Almada de Castro, The following teams have been junior, instructed by the Mr. Leo elected to play for the Kowloon D'Almada e Castro, senior, appear Football Club in their matches oned before. Mr. R. E. Lindsell this morning, to defend Kwok Shun-lee, Saturday, 10th inst.:
the steersman of a small Chinese Mary Carr is Drusilla, a pathefle dishing junk. Kwok was charged old soul, consigned to an old ladies with the manslaughter of a small home to spend her last days there. and 0.410 . Chinese girl on February 20th, the in toll and drudgery. But, by an girl meeting her death following a odd.turn of fate, a distant relative Collision between the junk which dies and aves her a million defendant was attoring and dollars and a beautiful country small sampan on which tho do home. The story develops in a
and ceased was slooping.
dramatic
logical Dr. A. Cannon, officer in charge fashion, culminating in a superh of the Victoria Mortuary, was call emotional clintax. Mary Carr's ed to give evidence of the post work far transcends anything sho mortem examination. Ho said has ever done before. Priscilla that the cause of death was Bonner, hitherto little known, has JUNK PEOPLE FINED. primarily due to a fracture at the part which would delight Lillian
First XI v. H.K.F.C., Sookup, 4.15 p.m.-Angus; -Wheeler, Dodshon; Hedley, Sims, McKelvie; Duncan, Kernick, Northey, Muir, Miles. Rosorvos: Reed, Vickars, Second XI v. St. Joseph's, St. Joseph's ground, 3 p.m.:--Wood; Guest Clarke Roberts, Bliss, Dunnett;
May, Pile,
Coates, Tiernan, Blacklock Reserve: Eastman.
8 Dunfermline
2 Kilmarnock
0
2
Q Rangers
Hibernians
0
1
Houtor.
LOITERING NEAR NAVY ANCHORAGE.
Motherwell 2 Dundee Hearts Cowdenbeath
OUR FOOTBALL COMPETITION.
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most
base of the skull, the secondary Gish, and she gives a most appeal-| cause being cerebral abrasion dueling screen performance. ""Dru- to a rupture of an artery of the silla with a Million" will bo brain. The general condition of screened till Saturday at the usual the body was good, the only ex-times, and those who have already At the Marine Court this morn-ternal signs of injury being a few scen "The Circus" at the Queen's ing, before Commdr. J. B. Newill, bruises at the back of the loft Theatre should certainly not miss |D.S.O., R.N., Chan Kau-and Chanoar.
the opportunity of seeing this Fo, mistresses of fishing iunks, Sergeant Kirby, attached to the dramatic production. were charged under a Harbour. Police Station at Stanley, said that Master's
"The Little Irish Girl," Regulation, dated about noon on February 20 he was February 28th with loltering in the charge room when a Chinese Cinema-goers, who were impresa- within 100 yards of the sea wall named Leung Ching made a re-ed by the performance of Dolores in the area of the Naval port to him, in consequence of Costello in "The Sea Beast" and Anchorage. Both defendants which he proceeded with the man "Bride of the Storm" must not pleaded guilty, but stated that, to Po Tai Island on a police launch, miss her performance in her owing to adverse winds, they were Witness was taken to a small unable to proceed.
PRIZE OF $50 WEEKLY.
The "Hongkong Telegraph" offers a prize of $60 to the readers who, bond in twelve correct fore- casts of the results of the English and Scottish League matches
fishing junk lying close inshore in latest production "The Little Irish (to be played on Saturday next, Sergeant Hudson, making the the bay. On the boat was the body Girl," which comes to the World Theatro to-day. Miss Costello March 10tli) set out in the Cou-charge, stated that in his opinion of a small" Chinese girl which plays the part of an innocent non below. No goal scores are the accused were using witness later caused to be removed required; only forecasts showing grapplings, but na these had been to the Public Mortuary. Witness decoy for a band of crops whose wins or draws.
slipped on the approach of the examined the boat and found that main line of operations is shop. In the event of no reader fore-officer, there was no evidence to there was a splinter, in the gun- lifting. These crooks go further casting all twelve matches, a prize produce. In the forepart of each wale about alne, inches wide and afield and scheme to rob a country of $26 will be given to the reader boat, however, there had been about two inches deep. The post-hotel proprietress-an old lady- who sends in the greatest number found grapplings.
tion of the splinter was about of her life's savings. How their plans are frustrated Is ably told nmidships. of correct forecasts; and in the event of two or more readers send- ing in an equal high number, the prize of $25 will be divided,
The competition is in accordance with the rules published in the Telegraph during the weeks August 29-September 24.
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" FORECAST COMPETITION.
Matches to be played on March 10th..
DIVISION I
Bolton Birmingham Cardiff
V
V
Arsenal. Sheffield U. Leicester,
DIVISION II.
Chelsea Grimsby Reading
V
V
Preston. Nolls Forest.
v Manchester C.
Luton Norwich Nelson
DIVISION 11.
'V
Swindon. Plymouth. Lincoln.
SCOTTISH LEAGUE
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No. 28.
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Strike out the teams which you think will lose, but make no marks in respect of matches which you think will be drawn,
All claims must reach this office not later than Wednesday follow- ing the date on which the matches are played. No prize will be awarded for which a claim has not been made.
Questioned, the accused stated that these implements were used for shrimping.
A fine of $6, with the usual alternative, was inflicted in each case.
MORE" UNWHOLESOME
PORK.
out to the witness by Leung Ching picture. John
A big fishing junk was pointed by Roy Del Ruth who directed the Harron over a about 120 yards away from the likeable straightforward hero, gives xampan." Witness found the de-another of his clean cut imperson- fendant and seven others on board.ations as the country boy who wins Others An examination of the bow show the Irish Girl's Tove. ed that one of the crossboards of deserving of mention are, Matthew
bow had been the
cracked. Betz, the leader of the gang of Witnesa opined that the crack crooks, Dot Farley and Gertrude could have boen caused by Claire. heavy scan or by the vessel striking a rock or other hard
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"The Demi-Bride."`-
PIG WHICH DIED OF SWINE | object." Defendant and an- Quito one of the best farces for
FEVER.
other steersman were taken to the some time is "The Demi Bride," Police Station for their statements with Norma Shearer, which, Arrested on the Tsun Wan Road to be taken. On March 3rd, de-nccording to a special advertise Tuesday afternoon, whilst convey-fendant was arrested and charged ment elsewhere in this lasue, comes ing a quantity of unwholesome
with manslaugther.
to the Queen's Theatre on Sunday. pork from Un Long, a Chineso In answer to Mr. D'Almada, The Demi Bride" is Norma butcher appeared bofore Mr. W. witness said that the gunwale of Shearer's first attempt at farce and Schofield, at the Kowloon Magis- the fishing boat was about eigh-is a decided success, thus proving tracy this morning, on chargo teen inches to two feet out of that this beautiful young screen of being in possession of pork water. The boat was a lightly player has a remarkably wide which was unfit for human con- bulit one. The damage to the range of acting ability. In this, |sumption,
crossboard on the junk was about her latest picture, Norma Shearer 18 inches out of water, The defendant claimed that the witness' opinion' the damage must ea French girl whose Innocence Intakes the role of an unsophisticat pig was slaughtered at Un Lang have been caused by a heavy im-and self confidence give just before he made the purchase.pact and the Sergeant agreed with victory in love over her many her Mr. Reidy, assistant Colonial counsel that it could have been rivals, Veterinary Surgeon, said the pig caused by the junk pitching and she is a naive and almost childlike Throughout the picture had died of swine fever, and was coming down heavily on the sam-girl and her interpretation of this dressed after death. It had not been bled properly and bore dark
character marks "The Demi Brido" Witness, in answer rod spots. The plg had died questions, stated that he had no
as her best picture to date. about 24 hours before examination. Idea what sort of weather prevail- Low Cady, who is best known When asked if he wished to fed at the time of the accident, but for his work in whimsical comedy, make a atatement, the defendant stated that when he went out in plays opposite Miss Shearer and said he himself had seen the pig the police launch, the sena wasis excellent as the blase young
choppy and it was quite windy. slaughtered.
His Worship pointed out that because defendant saw the pig killed it did not necessarily show that the pork was not unwhole-
some.
A fine of $50 was imposed.
SHROFF'S BODY FOUND.
BELIEVED TO HAVE HANGED HIMSELF.
pan,
to: further
OUR DAILY TALK ON HEALTH,
COMMANDMENTS OF GOOD
POSTURE.
SIMPLE EXERCISES HELP.
ariatocrat wlio succumbs to the charms of the little French giri. Other members of the excellent cast include Carmel Myers and Dorothy Sebastian. The picture was directed by Robert Leonard.
A remarkable weather phenomen on was observed recently by a pilot of a Handley-Page Napier air liner of Imperial Airways flying from Paris to London. When approach- ing the Channel he saw abend n vividly coloured rainbow, which
Canton Ins., $662) b.. Union Ins., $330 -5. North China, Ins., Tls. 143 n. Yangtzzo Ins., 848ł b.· ́ Chins Underwriters, $2,20 b China Fires, $215 n.
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H. K. Tire Ins., $725 b..
...Shipping. Douglases, $41} .__b.'
H. K. Steamboats, $271. b. H. K. Tugs, $2.808. Indo-Chinas, Prof.) `835 Ba. Sholl Trans., 87- n. Union Waterboats, $20 n.
Mining,
Bonguots, $23, n. Kailans, G6/- Langkats, Tls. $184
1.
5.
S'hal Exploration, Tis. 2.75 b. Raubs, $41 b. Tronoha, 17/6 b.
Docks, etc.
Kowloon Wharves, $142. b. Whampoa Dooks, 8481 D. China Providonts $6.20, b. Hongkowa, Tls. 164 b New Engineerings, Tls, 4.70 b. Bhanghai Docks, Tis. 99 b.
Cottons.
Ewo Cottons, Tia. 9.15.sa. Orientala, Tla. 2.15 b.
S'hai Cottone, Tls. 60 (old) b.
Landa, Hotels, etc.
H. and S. Hotels, $9 sa> H. K. Lands, $65.
S'hai Lands Tis. $131. b. Humphreys, $141 *b. Roalties, $8.90 5. Territorials, $1.
Public Utilities.
Tramways, $261 b. Peak Trams, (old) $12 sa: Star Ferries, $64 8:7▼ China Lights, (Comb.) $184 b. H'kong Electrics, 874) b. Macão Electrics, $21 b. Telephonos $4.45. b. China Buses, Tis. 6 n. Singaporo Tractions, 11/9 b.
Industrials,
China Sugars, $10.50 b.. Malabons, $271 n. Canton Ioos, $4 b.
Comonts (Comb.) $12.60 b. Ropos (Old) $93 95. United Asbestos $10 B.
Stores &c.
Dairy Farms, $22.10 b Watsonn, $12.40 b
Dor A. Wing, 83. Lane Crawfords, $31 b. Mackintosh, $22 - 8.. Sinceras, 19 b. Wm. Powells, $5 n.
Miscellaneous.
Amusements, $30 eo. Constructions, $1 n. B'que Ind. G. Bonde, 60% b H. K. G. Loan, 6% Pro
LETTER GOLF,
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At various times fads In pos- the air liner appeared to fly. He The BOSS started out to FIRE turo have swept across our coun- afterwards stated that this was the somebody. He discovered be try. There have been the "do- first time in thirteen years' con- couldn't because somebody quit. butante slouch" and the "Gibson tinuous flying experience in all parts From BOSS to FIRE, Ave strokes, girl" and many others.
of the world he had seen a complete is the puzzle oditor's guess. circular rainbow.
To-day the schools are teaching the advantages of good posture and the kindergarten emphasizes propar methods of standing even in the pre-school age.
What appears to have been a case of suicide has been brought Before sending in your coupons, to light, with the discovery yester mark your forecasts on the dupli-day, of the body of a Chinese in cate list given below. Keep your Bowen Road. It was suspended duplicate lists and compare them by the neck from the railings of
The movements suggested in later with the published results of the bridge overlooking the alter
his article on this subject in the matches and if you find that beds. A thong made of cow-hide
A person inherits from his an-Hygoia include four simple exerTM you have eight or more correct sand was passed round the neck in a cestors a certain type of back and cises leading to straight standing: In a claim for the prize.
loop, while the other end was at-
1-Stand with back against the Mark your envelopes "Football" tached to the iron railings. The certain type of posture just as on the front and write your name body was suspended in mid-air ho inherits any other character-wall. (without address) on the back of above the filter beds when it was tendencies can be overcome to a touch the wall but place the heels istica. However, these Inherited 2-Let the head and buttocks the envelope,
found by a constable on patrol
certain extent by proper training. forward, four inches. MARE AND KEEF THIS DUPLICATE duty.
Diseases that affect the muscles, LIST. DO NOT FORWARD IT TO US. In a police report issued this IT IS PRINTED FOR YOUR CONVENT- morning, it is stated that the do- the bones and the ligaments also ENCE BO. THAT YOU MAY EPA ceased has been identified as Lung interfere with proper posture and KECORD OF THE FORECASTS YOU HAVE Woo, 35 years of age, who was must be treated, according to mo- formerly employed as a shroff in dern scientific methods. Here are Messrs. Butterfield and Swire's.
the ten requirements for good posture:
BENT IN: Bolton Birmingham Cardfif Chelsea
Grimsby
Reading Luton Norwich
Nelson Airdrie Clyde Cheath
V. Arsonal.
V. Sheffield U. V. Lolecator,
v. Preston.
7.
Notts Forest
v. Manchester C.
v. Swindon.
V. Plymouth.
V. Lincoln.
V. Celtic.
V. Queen's Park. V. Motherwell,
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Some Rulon, 1-Stand tall. 2- Sit tall.
3-Walk tall and "chesty" with weight transmitted to balls of
3-Flatten the lumbar (loin) region, attempting to touch the wall with the lumbar spino.
4-Holding the body erect, shift
the weight forward to the balls
of the feet and stop off maintain- Ing the body in this position,
Berlin, Feb. 6-During a co-
Correcting Weaknesses. tume ball at the American Legation
Every system of gymnastics is in Prague, states a Montagepost
planned to correct weakness in message, a woman guest suddenly
These exercises bring noticed she had lost a valuable tiara,
posture. about flexibility of the bonde, which consisted of four rows of dia- feet. monds set in gold, and was an old 4-Draw In abdomen, pulling joints and muscles, increase the strength of theso tissues, and lead family heirloom, An energetic it back and upward. search was made, but the missing 5-Keep shoulders high and to an appearance in which the chest is thrown forward, the abdo-. diadem was nowhere to be found. square. Among
arriving Many of the company present, sus- -Pull chin straight toward men drawn in, the curve of the back flattened, the shoulders well yesterday by 8.8. Calchaspecting theft, were anxious for the collar button. from Europe, WAS Mr.
back and upward, and the head D. police to take up the matter there
upward. The chin is thrown back Buchanan, son of Mr. G. and then. Such a course, however, Buchanan, of the Steamboat, Com- would have caused, diplomatic com-
from also. In this position, a man has the appearance commonly called pany. He will take up an appoint plications. The American Minister
"chesty and he is likely to feel ment as second mate with a local offered to replace the lost jewel, but
the same way. shipping firm.
this was not accepted by the owner.
passengers
7-Flatten hollow of back by rolling pelvis downward.
B-Separato shoulders hips as far as possible. 9-Lfo tall and flat, 10-Think tall.
BOSS
FRE
1-The Idea of letter golf in to change one word to another. and to. It in par, a given. number of strokes.' Thus to change COW TO HEN, in three strokes, COW, HOW, HEN, HEN.
2-You can change only one letter at a timo,
8-You must have a com plete word, of common usage, for each jump. Slang words and abbreviations don't count.
4-The order of letters can. not be changed.
Ons solution is printed on another page of this isage