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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1929.
THE
WORLD SPORT.
LOCAL YACHTING.
NAVY BEAT THE ARMY.
TENNIS IN CANTON.
1+
CHINESE LADIES LOSE IN FINAL.
LOCAL MOTORIST
CHARGED.
SUGGESTS DEFECT IN LIGHT SWITCH.
CANTON CEMENT IN SWATOW.
OFFICIALLY ORDERED FOR
· PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
CATHOLIC EXAMPLE.
market is not inferior to other instructed
Mr. C. R. Wilson, of the Hong- kong Electric Company, was Bum moned before Major C. Willson, at the Contral Police Court this morning, for disobeying the signal
Swatow, Mar. 3. of the Indian pointsman on duty
From time to time efforts have at the junction of Arsenal Streat and Queen's Road East, at noon been made to secure the fast-in- on the 14th of Inst month. -
creasing business in reinforced concrete for the cement works at The constable stated that, on Canton. In a recent Instruction the approach of a motor-cycle it is said that the faults previous- In a series of contests between
combination, proceeding alongly found; in the manufacture at naval and military yachtsmen yester Mrs. C. E. Watson and Miss day, the Navy beat the Army with a Margaret Hogg on Tuesday de- Queen's Road from west to east, Canton have been remedied, and
he presented the red light against total of 141 points to 138. The folfested Miss Wong and Miss Tong the defendant who was coming that the articlo now put on the Chi-ho in two straight sets in the up through Arsenal Street in a lowing were the results in detail:
final of the Ladies Upon Cham-motor-car. The signal was dis- makes. Officials are pionship Doubles of Canton. regarded, and a collision was that all concrete used in public Mrs. Watson and Mise. Hogg avoided only by the defendant works is to be bought from Can- had previously defeated Miss cutting across the junction past
In the last few years there has Virginia Blick and Miss Ruth the cycle. Craft in the semi-finals; 'and Miss Sanitary Inspector Kelly, who been an extraordinary increase in Placo. Pts. Wong and Miss Tang Chi-ho had was driving the cycle, with San- the use of cement ("red-headed defeated Miss Lob Wob-ping and tary Inspector Martin riding in concrete" as it is popularly called) Miss Lo Wal-hing.
the side-car, stated that the light through the country districts, Be- was in his favour, and he procood-sides being used to considerable dil to pass the pointsman's post. extent in house building by the Inspector Martin shouted "Look wealthier classee, it is now being out?" and witness' attention being used for building bridges, and do- then drawn for the first to the ing a variety of small plecess of approaching 'car, he swerved and work in the common run of things. just managed to avoid n ́collision.
Morning Race.
Course-Channel Rock (P), Kow- von Rocks (P), Mark on Lime (9),
Navy?
Yacht
Salled by
13
Lt. Baguett
12
Major Miles
G2
Lt, Illingworth
Y4
Y8 Capt. Mark Wardlow
Capt, Glencrosa
YO Lt, Drummond
GO Cdr. Littleton Y2 Phillips
Total
Army.
Yacht Saited by
119 Wernecko
11 Col. Cardew
Yi
Major Stewart
¥3 Major Huli
YB Major Campbell
Y9
Cat. Martin
G1 A. Whitworth
G3
Fenton
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In Tuesday's final, played off on the courts of the Canton Citizens Athletic Association in the First Public Park, Canton, Mrs. Watson and Miss Hogg had no difficulty in defeating the Chinese pair, win- ning both acts with case at 6-2,
Stating that the green light 6-0. Miss Wong and Miss Tang
was presented to him, defendant Chi-ho, however, played a very suggested, that a defect might good game. Miss Tang Chi-ho have occurred to the switch to especially has very good style; make it too susceptible to the 710 still, it was obvious that the lusing touch. He informed the Court that a 14 pair suffered considerably from
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9 timidity and inexperience, both only last Sunday the P.W.D. 611being extremely young; also their officials had had occasion to take out the switch and repair it. He knowledge of court eraft needs u
doubted the ability of the switch 12 5 great deal of improvement and
their movements were slow. On the to function properly on the day In
question. other hand, one can see that this young Chinese pair has the muk-
The summons was adjourned ings of very good players but still for evidence to be called on this need plenty of intruction and cs-point. Course. Channel 'Rock (P), Kow-pecially practice. loon Rock (2), Mark on Lino (8), Cust Rock Buoy (S).
Total
Afternoon Race.
Nary.
Sailed by
Mira. Watson and Miss Hogg both played their usual good game; Mrs. Watson was at times especí- Place. Pts. ally brillant.
3 14
1. 17
Б 12
Yacht.
To Commodoro Hill
H9 Major Miles
11 Lt. Cdr. Drummond
Yo - Capt. Glencross
12 Б
Ya Lt, Bassett
GI Capt. Nores
G3
Lt. Prevost
YI Pay. Cdr. Littleton
Total
Morning
Grand Total
7 10
THE CAT OUT OF THE
BAG.
SIR H. SAMUEL, AND. MR. AMERY.
The finals of the Ladies Open Championship Singles of Canton will be played off on Monday next on the 'sume courts" between Mrs. C. E. Watson and Miss Virginia.
Sir Herbert Samuel, at the Man Blick. This should prove, a very
Reform Clah, recently, good match if both play up to their dealt caustically with Mr. Winston usual. form-Our Own Correspon-Churchill's speech to the Man- chester Chamber of Commerce a fortnight ago.
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dent,
73
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141
LOCAL BILLIARDS,
Army.
Place. Pts.
2 16
4 13
Sailed by
13 Whitworth
G2 Capt. Martin
0 11
WIN FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS.
The Chief Petty Offeers met the Garrison Sergeants' Mens in a billiards match at the Naval Dockyard last evening, and won by 1,019 to 768. The scores were:
Gurrison.
chuster
4.
ton.
Its use throughout the country- side has been greatly extended by the example and instruction of the French Catholle Fathers, who have built their own dwellings and churches up and down the country of reinforced concrete, and have then been invited to act ne nd- visera to those wishing to follow their example. The fine building which forms the headquarters of the mission in Swatow was one of the first examples of their activity in this direction. · ·
Cement used up country comes largely from Haiphong. - Dur Own Correspondent.
MORE WHARVES NEEDED.
(Continued from Page 1.)
be a costly undertaking and; there- fore, requires very careful con. sideration.
I do not think there is anything more that calls for comment and I now beg to propose the adoption of the report and accounts, After the motion has been seconded, I will be pleased to answer questions shareholders may wish to put.
any
The country was Sir Herbert suggested, "somewhat surprised to read he declared himself a Free Trader still, for he is the Minister who has introduced and passed
The report and accounts were. through Parliament a larger num- ber of Protectionist duties than anyeconded by Mr. A, H. Compton Minister since before the time of um carried unanimously.
And now is pre- Sir Robert Peel. pared to advocate a Protectionist tariff for any and every industry which may be recommended by some future Safeguarding Committee.
Other Business.
The confirmation of Mr. T. B. Wilson and Mr. J. E. Joseph as members of the Board of Directors "All the world knows that Mr. was proposed by Mr. W. S. Bailey Churchill "has expressed opposite and seconded by Mr. C. H. W. views at various times. He began Kew. This was carried unanl 94 his political career as a Conservamously. *91tive, but, left them on this very
Yacht.
12 Col. Cardew
Y2 Major Stewart
Yi Capt. Le Gros
14
3
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18. 4
10
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C.P.O.
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Morning
60
Searle..
Ilirons
Grand total
193
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160 Thompson 150 Ward' 143 Ashman .150 Jordan
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VARSITY CRICKET.
ENGINEERS DEFEAT THE MEDICALS.
A cricket match between the En- gineering and Medical faculties of the University was played yesterday at Pokfulum, the former winning easily. The Engineers declared at 101 for four wickets and then dismissed the opposition for the meagre total of
78. Scores:
Engineers.
S, R. Kermani, e E. A. Lee, b
Orman
II. T. Barnin, b Guterres
A. H. Sulieman, b Samy
M. II. Roffey, b Lam
K. P. Gan, not out..
V. A. Redmond, not out
Extras ...
Total (for 4 wkta.)
21
101
F. S. Chen, A. S. 4. Kyum, A. A. Aziz, P. L. Tun and B, H, Schooter did
Guterres Lam
Chan Fook
Samy Osman Hiptoola
Bowling Analysis.
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ដាំដូង
126 Baskam 160 Sharp Brokenshire 150 Dixon
POLICE' CONTESTS.
150
Mr. A. H. Compton and Me. 7. G. question of Free Trade to join the Weall were re-elected directors for Liber party. In due time he left the ensuing year on the proposal, 146 us, and appearing for a moment as
Independent Constitutionalist, of Mr. A. Murdoch, seconded by 768 he is found to have completed the Mr. Fung Kong-un.
curve and to have become a Con-
·Hervative again.
SHANGHAL WINS FOOTBALL "INTERPORT."
Shanghai, Mar. 6.
The First Test." "Safeguarding is Protection: The fact that it covers only part of the field as yet, and not the whole, does not alter the matter, It is certain that the inequalities of a partial application would give rise to grievances so intolerable that ex-
SHARE PRICES.
TO-DAY QUOTATIONS. The following is the list of local share quotations issued to-day:
Banks.
Hongkong Bank, $1800 sa. Chartered Bank, 622 b. Mercantile A, & B., 434_n. P. and O. 891 a, East As a $901. b.
Insurances.
Canton Ins., $695 n. Union Ins., $390 R. North China, Ins., Tls. 160 Yangtazo Ins; $50 n. China Underwriters, $2,35 b. China Fires, $29 + ·b. HK. Fire Ins., $790 b.
Shipping. Douglasos, 361 a.
H. K. Stowmboats, $97} a. H. K. Tugs, $1.50 b. Indo-Chinas, (Def.) $92 n. Shell Trans., 11/9. n. Union Waterboats, $221
Mining.
AL.
Bongucts, $2.65 Kailans, 70/- n. Langkats, Tls. 11.60 b. S'hal Exploration, Tls. 3,00 sa Raubs; $6 80-t. Tronohs, 17/6 n.
Docks, etc.
Kowloon Wharvos, $134) n. Whampoa Dooks, $405. n. China Providonts 85 s. Hongkowe, Tla 168) ·b. Now Engineerings. Tls. 51 n. Shanghai Dooks. Tls. 110 b.
Cottons.
Ewo Cottons, Tis, 13.10 b. Oriontals, Tla, 2 n..\ B'bai Cottone, Tls, 70 (old) b..
Lands, Hotels, etc.
H. and S. Hotola, $9.30 8. H. K. Lands, $635 b. S'hai Lands Tis, 166 b. Humphreys, $14 b. Realtios, 88 30 b
Public Utilities. Tramways, $19.50 s Poak Trame, (old) $13 k. Star Forrios, #68) b. China Lights, (Old) $12,90 b H. K. Electrics, $55) b. Macao Elactics, $267 n." Telephones $7.10 b. Old China Buses, Tls, 121 - b. Singapore Tractions. 11/0
Industriale, China Sugars, $1,25, n. Malabous, $291 h.. Canton Icas, $3.50 Coments (Comb.) 80.50 b.
n.
Ropes (Old) $7.10 M. - United Asbestos $5 n.
Stores etc. Dairy Farms, $21.50's. Watson", $14 · b.. Der A. Wing, .80 b Lano Crawfords, $3.05.n. Mackintosh, $20 Sincores, $101 b.
Miscellaneous. Amusements, $261. Constructions, $1.25 .
n.
1.
B'quo Ind. G. Bonds, $66% H.K.G.Loan5%s.Prom. Intoreat.
PROBLEM.
Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming, and Messrn. Linstead and MR. SPEAKER SOLVES. Davis were re-elected auditors for the Company on the proposal of Mr. L. S, Greenhill seconded by Mr. B. 1. Seton-Winton,
· Besides Mr. B. D., F. Beith, who took the chair, there were pre- sent. Mr. A. H. Compton, Mr. A. S. Gabbay, Mr. A. W. Hayward, Mr. J E. Joseph, Mr. Gordon Mackie,
COMMONS RULE THAT IS
IGNORED.
The Speaker had to handle a de- licate question of order recently.
Mr. Charlaton called attention to
At soccer, the Shanghal Polica beat ter sions would be almost inevit Mr. T. G. Weal), Mr. T. B. Wilson the rule that requires a member to
the Hongkong, Police, by three goals
to one.Reuter,
A team of Hongkong. Police has Police force of that port in a series up to Shanghal to meet the of sporta contests.]
CALCUTTA SWEEP,
TWO OR THREE FIRST PRIZES?
London, Feb. 14. As already reported, there are in- dications of far-reaching changes Q. M. R. W. in the allocution of prize money |
in the next Calcutta Derby sweep 13 6 38
There will be two or three first prizes of £100,000 instead of £250,- 000 as last year. The other prizes will be similarly divided. A circular issued by the Royal Calcutta Turf Club sintes:
CR245-
Medicals.
B. A. Lee, w., Kermont
D. Lang, b Barma
W. Lam, c Aziz, b Barma
A. P. Guterres, e Gran, b Barma'
1,, T. Ride, not out
D. K. Sak, e Tan, b Kermani
Sulleman, b Barma
A. Chan
M. B. Osman, b Kermanf
J. W. Barnes, e Gan, b Sulloman,
G, E. Yeoh, b Redmond
P. Hiptoolà, run out
Extras...
12
"The approval of members hav aing been obtained at an informal 0 meeting, the conditions have been altored so as to give the Stewards absolute discretion. They will decide after the close of the Sweep and after computing the value of the pool, whether one, two, or
|
able.
Mr. Amery recently let the Fro- tectionist cat out of the Safeguard. Safeguarding policy is only the first ing bag by showing that the present test, and that it will be extended later to agriculture.
(Directors) and Mr. F. II. Crup- Hell (Secretary). The following Mr. W. S. Bailey, Mr. C. H. W shareholders were also present: Kew, Mr. Fung Kong-un, Mr. A. Murdoch, Mr L. S. Greenhill, Mr. The Safeguarding of iron and A. Piercy, Mr. B. L. Seton-Win-. etcel, which vitally affects the In-on. Mr. Lo Man-hin, Mr. N. V. A.
of shipbuilding and Croucher.
Lerests
the of all
other steel-using trades (whicht employ Keven
CHINA.
time дя many workpeople | WAR EXCITEMENT as the steel-producing trades), can- 'not be relegated to a committee, and this would never have been suggested had not the Conservative party been deeply divided on the point both in the Cabinet and in the House of Commons.
RUSH FOR AVIATION SHARES.
NEW ISSUE ALREADY OVERSUBSCRIBED.
(Continued from Page 1.)
remain seated, with his hat on
thought the rule unsuited to thesa when raising a point of order after
times, when few members wear a hat in the Hause.
a division has been called. Ho
For Indies, he remarked, ob- servance of the rule was "irksome and at times practically impossible." Members remembered the incl dent, when Miss Susan Law- IN]rence failed to lodge a protest in a.
division because she had no hat.
Captain Fitzroy's reply was dip- lomatic. It skilfully avoided the problem as it affects
men, and fastened on the woman member aspect of it.
trol the finances of the provinces Premising that his duty is to sea but has placed the Hunan Pro- the rules of procedure carried out, vincial Government in a
very and not to frame them, he cited Pro- difficult position.
codure Rule 142, which lays down that "A member who desires to speak in general debate must rise in bla place uncovered."
"Itun" on Bank. One' result of the war rumours has been a "run" on the Central This, he remarked, makes no men- Bank of China in Shanghai, a Gav tion of "her" place, and it has ernment institution under the never been enforced against women supervision of the Nationalist membera," Finance Ministry.' The manago- Captain Fitzroy found in that d' New York, Mar. 6. The new aviation boom in the ment of the Bank has had a precedent to be applied to the case United States indicated by the very busy time paying out to de-where a woman member wished to positors. The Bank remained rufsen point of order during a formation of a new holding com- open last night and to-night until division, as to which precedura la governed by Rule 186. "I suggest
4 three, or even more numbers, shall pany and the merger of four big nine o'clock.
⚫ be drawn against each horse, aerial firms, has resulted in a
78
B The Stewards, have decided that big rush for shares,
the actual percentage of the total
A high official of the Institu- that this rule should equally be
tion Informed Chinese Journalists taken no notice of: In the case of
The public eagerness to secure that the Bank's reserve fund of lady members,” he said. mool to the winning horse and the 2.000.000 shares of the new $20,000,000 has not boon touched, placed horses and the horses Aviation Holding Company is so despite the "run" of the past two drawn will remain as heretoforce, great that they are already days,
Total
Bowling Analysis.,
0. M
9. R. Kormani '....
8
1, 23
3
-36
4
1.8-
R. W. but each percentage will be divi-heavily over-subscribed although sible by the number of tickets do- the issue will not be made until 1 cided to be drawn against each Friday, Reuters American, Ser
horso,
vico.
H. T: KarmA
Redmond
Sulieman
Subsequent to the "run" on the Bank the value of the Chinese Gov- ernment Treasury Bonds has de- preciated considerably, ;
Nothing was said about the grievance of men who are hatless ou such an occasion; but no one con- tinued. the controversy, as the Speaker has the last word. Men must therefore continue to observe the hat rule.