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· CRICKET NOTES.
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SHAMEEN DEFEATS II.M.S. TARANTULA.
EXTRADITION CASE CONTINUES.
"ABUS DE CONFIANCE" IN
QUESTION.
MASS OF DOCUMENTS.
The case against Chan Hong- [THE WATSON SHIELD. chun, the Haiphong Chinese whose extradition is applied for on a an offenco charge of committing against the bankruptcy laws of Indo-China, was continued before Mr. E. W, Hamilton at the Central Magistracy this morning.
The opening of the proceedings called for the production of a mass of documents and translations, in- volving the formal calling of two Colonial Secretariat who spoke to from the French Consulate, and Mr. N. Van Tuong, clerk at the Con- aulate-who translated the docu- ments,
receiving the extradition papers
NEW PLANT FOR CEMENT CO.
tion as to whether anybody on the staff had Boon rude. It did not follow, however, that if a person was advised to buy Haiphong cement, that the advice was given in an offensive way.
In regard to the question of General Managers' commission; Mr. Showan said:—You must not ask me to say anything about that. As you know, it was Oxed by the shareholders themselves Kome
(Continued from Pags 1.)'
Directors are again unable to commend the payment of a divi- dend, but they are of the opinion that the Company's resources should be reserved for the erection of a new factory. We are, only years ago. at the beginning of the cement era, Mr. Gould: I know, but at the and I think we can confidently same time it seems
out of pro- look forward to good times in portion. future years.
Mr. Shewan replied that the
I now have pleasure in pro-year has been exceptional and Posing the adoption of the Report added that the prospects for the and accounts as presented and present year were good.
The meeting then unanimously when this has been seconded, I shall be peased to answer any passed the adoption. of the report questions shareholders may wish and accounts as presented.
to ask.
Mr. J. Scott Harston seconded, but before the resolution was put to the meeting, Mr. Joseph Gould asked permission to put a few questions. This was given.
Business Matters, ----
Civil Service's reverse on Satur, day has opened up an interesting
Shameen, Mar. 12. problem for the Cricket League au-
The Shameen Sports Club de thorities to docide, as regarda rele- gation. It seems most likely that feated H.M.S. Tarantula by one the C.S.C.C. and Craigengower will goal to nil in the second round. occupy joint bottom place in the of the. Watson Shield on the Sha-witnesses, Mr. J. H. Gelling, of the Senior League. These two teams meen Football ground yesterday have now the same number of afternoon.
It vas an exceedingly good points, but whereas the former have completed their fixtures, Craigen-game to watch, fast and exciting Kower have
a match in hand-throughout. Shameen, however, against the Indians-which, on were slightly superior to their op form, they are expected to lose,ponente' and cortainly deserved the The question, then, will be, "which | goal which gave them the match.
Just before half-time, F. E. w rest issued by the authorities of the selling price of cement. Is it the ensuing year, on the proposi- of the teams to demote?",
Amongst the papers turned into the Court were the warrant of ar Haiphong, translations
of the French law on the subject, the ad- judication of bankruptcy against the fugitive, and the affidavits of witnesses.
Three Querits."
I am rather hazy as to whether Lammert scored from a mix-up in the relegation system is still in front of the naval goal after a force, but imagine the Civil Service brilliant centre from Hochfeld, 1st. XI, with more than half-a-dozen the second half, there was no players who have had years of CX-score, though just before the perience in local first-class cricket, whistle blew Shameen neiled the playing amongst, the juniors!
ball, the referee, however, giving off-side. He later altered his To revert to the match itself. decision and gave a throw-up just After dismissing the Artillery for in front of the Tarantula goul, but a measley total of 65 runs, one Shameen Cailed to put it in again. would expect Civil Service to pocket special mention should be made were without several of their best of the splendid game played brudtics for which he acted as guar- tions is that it might afford me the points with ease. True, they
The re-election of Messrs. J. Scott Haraton and Conrad F. Mondham as Directors was carried on the proposal of Mr. J. Gould, seconded by Mr. J. Coulthart.
Mestra. Linstead and Dávia and Mr. Joseph Gould:-What is the Messrs. Lowe Bingham and Mat- practice of the Company in fixing thews were re-elected auditora for done by the Board, the General tion of Mr, N. V. A. Croucher, Managers or left to the discretion seconded by Mr. O. Kitchell. This of the Company's staf?
concluded the business of the When the price is so fixed, how annual meeting. long a period of time is usually The meeting then considered allowed before it comes up for re-the passing of a special resolution vision?
for the purpose of granting the What was the price the Company Directora power to spond $3,500,- was charging for its cement in the 000 for the purchase and installa- latter mrt of December last tion of new cement plant at the (1928)7
Company's Hok Un works. Continuing, Mr. Gould said:- My reason for putting these ques- an opportunity of calling atten tion to certain charges that have heen made against the office staff of the Company, which, in fairness all concerned, call for inves of rank incivility and rudeness to tigation. These charges consist Some discussion also arose overwards customers, and the pre-Un with a view to placing con-
ferential treatment, both in the way of prices and deliveries, of one set of customers as against all others.
Amongst the written statements was one from a Chinese who com- plained of having been left in an uncomfortable position by having to reimburse sums totalling $39,000 to the Banque de L'Indochine, the Chartered Bank and a Frenchman amed Feutrier, un account of acc-
This same witness also spoke of bais but I think they "counted the Noreizi at, right back, who was antor for the fugitive. chickens' a little too soon. Musson, several times responsible for clear-Chan owing him a further debt of who got wickets with monotonousing the Shameen goal. The teams
$28,000.
The statement of this witness was regularity from the spectator's were:
Shameen Sports Club-A. T. ruled out
as Irrelevant to the point of view, was the thorn in their side.
Lay: Nogeizig J. M. Walker; O. charges on which extradition, was Westlake's inclusion in the team Friessner, J. Linaker, R. Rasmus- being sought. for his balling, might have made a sen; Gant, I. Latimer, Gen. Dun- world of difference. At the risk of ean, F. E. W. Lammert and Hach- being accused of trying to be wisefeld. after the event. I would voice my HLM.S. F. Partridge; R. Lane, J.ments, and which it was agreed had Lopinion that Civil Service should Driscoll; W. Taylor, F. Tredgett, have sacrificed a couple of bowlers. Turner; J. Kedge, A. Smith, W. they can ensity afford this) for Storeman, II. Murray and G. Mil- more reliable bats from the juniorer.
In the Grat- round, Shameen Lench of the, R.A. who made 24, secured a bye: H.M.S. Tarantula a was the only batsman who gave the
walk-over from ILMS. Moth; home team ang trouble at all, and then he should have been dismissed.M.S. Cicala defeated H.M.S. sonor. An easy catch off Hamil-Moorhen and MALS, Sennew de- top was dropped by Baker (I asr feated the Lusitano Recreation As- his pardon if he had the sun aainst ciation. Hem in the country. The latter, Innrever, more thus mude, np. for this slip by his splendid bowling im- mediately afterwards.
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HMS. Cienda will meet H.M.S. Seamew this afternoon and the winner of this match will play the Shameen Sports Club in the final.
Dar Ou Currespondent,
INTERPORT GAMES.
HONGKONG POLICE LOSE GOLF AND SHOOTING.
men.
The Golf Match.
the term of abus de confiance which often occurred in the French docu- a more elastic application than the correspondent English translation,
Mr. Somerset Fitzroy is conduct- ing the case for the Crown, and Mr. F. H. Loseby is appearing for the fugitive.
The case was proceeding.
LAWN TENNIS.
PROMINENT PLAYERS IN
GOOD FORM,
Need of New Plant.'
In proposing the resolution, the Chairman said:--Gentlemen-At the annual general meeting hold in March last year, I informed you that your Board were investi- stallation of a new plant at Hol gating the question of the in-
rete proposals before you in due and this meeling has called for the purpose of been daking you for your approval of this installation.
course,
I hold here in my hand a cheque in favour of this Company from a We have gone extremely care- Chinese business firm calling for fully into the various aspects of the delivery of 150 bags cement the matter and in order to check which had been verbally promised our recommendations and those to that firm by the Company's com- made by our own technical and pradore at the current price of the executive staff, we requested day. This cheque was returned Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & MBL- to the frm with a memo from the thews to draw up a report on the Company bearing the curt state-financial side of the undertaking. ment "Regret cement sold out" not a word as to any future de livery or as to when the Company might be in a position to meet a temand.
This report, we are glad to say, supports our own views and those of our technical staff, and is available to any shareholder on application to the Secretary, We think it will be inadvisable to delay the project and we propose Some time later, the same firm, accordingly going ahead inime- being in urgent need of 100 bags,diately, subject to your gree sent its representative to the Comment, to-day,
As regards financing the pr- pany's office and asked n member
|| A Sneer?
the stuff if he could have this jeet, it is not the intention of quantity, adding at the same time your Board to call up further
Wo
To Concentrate on Hok Un.
Several matchs were played off, both the Open Singles and Open Doubles Championship yesterday, The Royal Army Ordinance Corps
most of them being decided in are in be complimented for their
straight rets. Altogether,
three very ereditable win over the Univer-
doubles and two singles were played. sity 2nd and also for their Arst
Major Lucas and Dr. Tottenham points i cight matches. After
hat no difliculty in getting into the knocking up 153 runs, it looked
next round by defeating the Chinese metly te for the Pokfulam, side
pais, Lai Kwong-tsan and Ju Tak-fam, Lut QMS. Wisher thought other
Both the other doubles matches were 1 he was prepared to pay even rapital for, with the Company's wise. He is a recent arrival, to
sided, Ng Sze-kwong and 50 cents or more a bag higher than own resources, deferred terms of
three The Hongkong police revolver team | Ka-luti Tosing only cal erake and batted extremely
expect to games in
the current price. The reply he payment which were defested at Gordon Rond Depot their match well for his 64.
V. trainst Yvanovich Among the friendling, the Din by the Shanghai police, the latter and . Barretto, while S. 1. and U.erived staggered him both in obtain from, auppliers and with
and the its bluntness
oneer assistance from our bankers, the using the Call 45 automatic, by near S, Graon obtained only five games it was intended by convey, le call on shareholders should not be resan Bay's School defeated Electric R. C quite comfortably, y 100 points--Shanghai, 617, Hong-from M. K. and M. W. La. The consistent
The most interesting match of the was asked "Why doesn't he buy necessary. form of the kong 418. Eight men shot, and the D.B.S.
two best six counted. The total score was day was undoubtedly that between Japanes or Haiphong cement?" during the Inst
1. Goldman and J. Cassumbhoy, the Such an attitude on the part of Beasons has shown that school S. M. 1. 050, Hongkong 490,
Eight Speedals hot as well, their former eventually winning after the stuff is apt to be resented, and It is your Board's intention, In cricket Ha been -fostered along the right lines. Thanks core eclipsing that of the Regulars, hard struggle by three sets to two. certainly does net tend to soeurn future, to devote their entire en- to the spade work of Mr. J. L2 for six men and 715 for eight The match was characterised by were the goodwill of customers. Even-ergies to Hok Un. No more capital hitting on both sides, while both were tually, this firm was obliged to go will be spent at Macao, and Deep Youngsave and the ever-ready, sup. I
exceedingly active. port from individual clubs,
In the fourth art, Cassumbhay won to a lenter, who apparently was Water Bay will be disposed of, if we the first two games but Goldman ral one of the favoured few, und had to can find a purchaser, or the works In the interforce golf match bolled and drew level. Cassumbhoy, pay $4.50 per bag. I may say that demolished. I should like to see an entry from
The return we expect from the the combined Schools in the Juniorween members of the Hongkong and however, was not, to be denied and the selling price of the Company the mixer in W. II. Kwan, Shanghai police at Seekingiau, Shang-won the next four. The final set was on that day was $3.60. It is puzzl-capital expended on a new plant,
hai won by eight to one. In the probably the best, each player win. F. K. Lee, R. Lee and J. Lee of singles Shanghai won three lost one, ning his service game, and the ending to many of us why it was that will, we feel confident, cuable us Diocesan, and A. R. Suffad and A. and squared off at the Afth. Dixon was never certain until Cassumbhoye Company continued selling its to become again a dividend-paying
cement at $3.60, when it was well concern at a no far distant date. Al. Rumjahn of Queen's College, beat Booker, 6 and 3, Seatt beat played the last stroke into the net. they have the material for a decent Dorling, 2 and 1, and Hall beat James
J. S. McEachran qualified for the known that it was not in a position. The market for our product is eleven and should be able to give a 0 and 6. Kent and Adams camo in next round by defeating E. F. Fincher to cope with the existing demand,large and increasing, and I am good account of themselves. If all square and Fairbairn lost in straight, sels, the latter only get while the market was apparentlyaure will easily absorb the output
willing to pay higher prices.
of a new plant. The plant which will be chosen by our Works' Manager in conjunction with ex- There is another point I should pert technical. advisers at Home, like to touch upon in connexion will be of the very latest type and Open Doubles-Major Lucas and with the statement of account, and will, amongst other things, enable Dr. Tottenham beat Lai Kwong-tsun and le Tak-lam 6-2, 8-6, 6-1: Ng Gre that is in regard to the General us to manufacture rapid harden- On aing cement, which is already find. kwong and Ho Ka-lau beat V. Yvane Manager's Commission.
$116,000, ing such a ready market at. Home vich and C. Barretto 6-1, 0-2, 6-0; net profit M, K. and M. W. Lo beat S. E. and $25,000 seems out of oll and on the Continent, and which proportion to pay by way of commands a much higher price I. 8. Green 6-2, 6-0, 6-3.
Handicap Singles "B.". D. commission. I am aware that than ordinary Portland cement. Beatt (awa 2/6) beat C; Stigter (own under the Company's Articles the
I now beg to propose that the The programme of the annual rifle 2/6) 4-6, 9-7, 6-2,
General Managers are entitled to resolution mentioned in the notice meeting of the Hongkong Volunteer Handicap Doublos. Ashworth and to make the next move and I hope mens ens han just been elreulat. Mills beat Crook and Womack 3-0 Articles are not, like the laws of the Directors of the Company be this scale, but surely those calling this meeting namely, "that that this suggeston from a humble
7-5, 6-1. scribe will bear fruit. It would be Stonecutters on Sunday and Monday, nt
the ancient Medes and Persians, and they are hereby authorised to step in the right direction, for March 31 and April 1, and the pro- for decision this afternoon in the appeal to the Board and the Gen installation at the Company's Two interesting matches are down unalterable. I would, therefore proceed with the purchase and after all, it has always been the grammo consista of ton events. local-bred cricketers who have These include Fake Shield, Francis Doon Doubles. The full programme eral Managers to get together, and Works at Kok Un, of a
make the com here, and it must be from the Cup, Jar
purchase and installation of such mission payable proportionate to cement plant and to expend on the new cement plant a sum of up to but not exceeding $3,500,000,” be Chairman Replica.
passed as an extraordinary resolu- The Chairman, replying to the ion and I shall be glad if some Bowker v P. F. Barker: O. C. Womack questions in regard to the fixing shareholder will kindly, second
of the price of cement, said this. "It is done by the General
to
they have any qualms about pitting Shepherd 2 and 1. In the four-ball themselves regularly against more matches, Dixan and Scott beat Dor- experienced players, one need only ling and Booker, 5 and 4, Hall and point to JN. Anderson and A.T. Adama boat James and Kent P and 7 Lee who, a short while ago, were Fairbairn beat Shepherd 3 and 2. the stalwarts of the D.B.S. A batsmap and a bowler, who are now In the University XI, they are mak ing quite a name for themselves in the Senior Division,
Again, if it is the question of a home ground, I am sure that the ar- rangement to play all matches away, will meet with no object. It now. rests with the sports masters
RIFLE MEETING.
ANNUAL EVENT OF VOLUN-
TER DEFENCE FORCE.
ed. The
meeting takes place
principally kept the league going Cup, Attack Competition (on
Corps
Reserve
Тута
ting seven games,
Yesterday's Games. Open Singles.-J. S. McEachran beat E. F. Fincher 6-3, 6-0, 0-4; L, Goldman beat J. A. Cassumblay 6-4, 2-6, 6-2, 2-0, 0-4
To-day's Matches.
Manager's Commission.
fa au follows:
Osen Doubles Goldman and J. by agreement, MeEachran y A. D. Humphreys and Fincher v 3. W. Leonard and D. Handen Singles "B."-A. C. I.
schools that we will have to draw petition and Musketry CompettR N. Valentino; E. F. and EC, the net profits.
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I expect, this week, to see the University consolidate their posi. tion as runners-up in the Senior Division. They are down to meet the 1. and n win would place them out of the reach of the L. C.
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THE PROGRAMME FOR THE EASTER MEETING,
of the market. You know there. is fluctuation in the price of eement as in any other com- modity,"
The Chairman observed that The following team has been chosen Golf Club at Fanling contains five the answer to the second question to represent the Hongkong Ladies' events. The principal competition was the same and that the Hockey Club in a match against the the Shanghai Visitors' Cup, for
Having completed their senior programme, I expect Civil Service will be able to field a strong side against the Navy in the Junior League, and as the same remarks apply to the opposition, a close Police strike their top form, Hongkong Hockey Club ground at I.A.S.C. to away with the full F. H. Stevenson, E. B. Laing, M. W. paints. The Royal Army Ordnance Wallace, M. B. Bird, E R. Boll, A. Corps, fresh from their laurels at Owen-Hughes, Mrs. M. J. Jarvis, E. the expense of the University last Baker, D. F. Stanion, N. Me, Neillie, week, are likely to put it over the M. Hansen. Reserves. E. Adair, E.
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The programme for the Eastor mesting of the Royal Hongkong
new
Mr. J. II. Taggart seconded and the resolution was carried unani- mously.
Mr. R. G. Shewan occupied the chair at both__meetings and there were present Mesars, C. A, da Roza C.F. Mendham, J. Scott Harston, Li Tac-fong, J. H. Taggart (Direc tors), Mr. Allan Keith (Secretary),
Meagra M.A. Figueiredo, Yeung In answer to the third question, Yau, Tang Keng-po, N.VA, Crou Mr. Shewan indicated that the cher, Q. Kitchell, 3. Gould, Soo Pel- price of cement in December last shao, P. M. N. da Silva, 3. Coul was 85.60 a cask and 13.50 a bag.thart, F. J. Shields, 1. W. Shewan, Dealing with the other question II, Dreyer, Kwok Kam-hang, F., E. raised by Mr. Gould, the Chairman Silva, and Captain J. Robinson. said that he would make investiga
rame should result. Unless they.B.S.F.P.A. (men's section) on the members only, to be played on 8 General Managers, followed and and the following shareholders: should not be surprised to see the King's Park, en Saturday at 3.90 day, March 31, over 30 holes Mode watched the market.
under handleap. A Boger Pool. Madal Foured and Four-ball Medal Foursomes have also been fixed for the old course. These are open to members and subscribers..
The only competition on the new course is Mixed Bogey.
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