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FINAL SWEEP DRAWINGS.
More Far East Prizes.
MACAO WINNER.
London, June 2.
With a sum of £190,000 still awaiting to be distributed in! £100 prizes, there was no abate ment of interest in this further Derby Sweep drawings at Man- sion 'House, Dublin. to-day.j where long queues assembled long before drawing commenced. The following residents in the For East were among the fucky] ticket-holdern:
E.. 13, MacGregor Bond,
Yangtazepoo.
Shanghui.
K.H. Felgate,
2. Nanking Road,
Shanghai.
Ping Yan,
Jockey Club Stables, Hongkong.
C. H. Shu,
K. M. A...
ChaskochwaPIR.
1. Doughty,
D.S.S. Tulsa,
Correios,
Shanghai..
E. Telegrafos
Mucne.
T. K. Kai,"
214. Shon Ven Pong.
Avenue Joffre.
-By-Lawrie
Shanghai.
ein Mackinnon, Mackenzie,
Hongkong.
FOUNDED #1 Q2}X®BE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1931.
日八十月四
13 PERANNUAT
MINOLE COPY IN CINTA
FORT DUNLOP
Matty competent by his bull bat
LOCAL BRANCH.
Pedder Bldg.
THE KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST. RED INTRIGUE IN STARTLING
NO NEW PEERAGES
CREATED.
FAMOUS COMPOSER NOW A BARONET.
G.C.M.G. CONFERRED UPON SİR
CECIL CLEMENTI.
MANY KNIGHTHOODS.
MARTIAL CELEBRATION.
Review of Forces
in Hongkong.
H.E. THE GOVERNOR TAKES SALUTE.
Fluttering flags and bunting, - from every flagpole and fromį ships In Harbour, this morning carried a messige of "Many
Major U. B. 1.. Dowbiggin
Happy Returns to His Majesty HONGKONG
HONOURS.
DEFENCE CORPS
RECIPIENTS.
Hongkong does not figure very prominently in the Hon- ours List, only four awards being made. In each instance, however, the recognition is well deserved.
FRENCH INDO-CHINA.
· FAILURE' CLAIMED BY PARIS.
HEAVY LOSSES IN RECENT ATTACK.
Paris. June 2.
CRICKET.
DERBY BOWLER'S BRILLIANCE.
Gloucester Lose to Worcester.
The grave disturbances in FIRST N. Z. DEFEAT.
parts of Indo-China during re-
cent weeks were attributed to
London, June 2.
an intensive Communist enm- Cricket has lived up to its paign, in the course of a debate reputation for "glorious uncer- week-end on colonial affairs in committee tainty" during the
series, sensation following sen- of the Chamber to-day.
sation. Gloucester were hum- M. Paul Reynaud, the Minister bled by Worcester, conquerors for the Colonies, replying to criti-of Lancashire a week or so ago, elem by the Colonial Committee. while Sussex were hopelessly. declared that the Bolshevik effort outplayed by Derbyshire. to stir up the natives had failed The hero of the Derbyshire everywhere in French Indo-China, except in North Annam, which was
in a continual state of unrest.
M. Pasquier, the Governor General of French Indo-China, who is at present on leave, was pre- sent.
M. Reynaud read a telegram des- outrages cribing the Communist
in North Annam, and mentioned
game was Mitchell, a leg-break Blow bowler of the younger brigade, who has long been recognised as one of the best in the country. Twice be brought crack off the dismissal of the Sussex team for less than a hundred runs, his total bag being twelve wickets, for lean than three runs aplece!
The Now Zealanders suffered
Lord's where sound all-round play-
the King on the occasion of his 66th birthday. With cool wea ther favouring the holiday, a large crowd viewed the military THE
THE LIST of Honours conferred upon the occasion parade at Statue Square.
Troops from the China station the march past of the King's Birthday is noteworthy for the participated in
Governor absence of any new peerages. New baronetcies are His Excellency the limited to four, and there are only twenty-five new (Sir William Peet) at the Cens. taph. Honghong's offlelal tribute Knight Bachelors. The remainder cover a very wide to its King. Tonight there will field, and are in recognition of valuable services be an official reception at Gov-
ernment House. rendered in all parts of the Empire.
The customary ceremonial at The Earl of Athlone and Sir William Jowitt are Statue Square with its salutes and made Privy Councillors, Sir Cecil Clementi gets the cheers and display of well-trained
troops was colourful and impres Major H. B. L. Dowbiggin is that one hundred and seventy-five their Brat defeat of their lour at G.C.M.G., and the eighty-three-year-old V.C., General sive. and was all in harmony, with awarded the O.B.E. (Military Sir Reginald Hart is made G.C.B. Four honours come the various units swinging phat Division), while Mr. Robert John to Hongkong, Major H. B. L. Dowbiggin, of the Hong-the Cenotaph to the martial brass Everest, of the Public Works of the band and the skirt of the Department, receives the M.B.E. kong Volunteer Defence Corps, getting the O.B.E.
pipes.
decoration (Military Division). Scene at Cenotaph.
Both are doubtless in recognition of the services of the recipients By 10 a.m. q' the troops were in the Volunteer Defence Corps. in position. The space in the Imme
Of Major Dowbiggin, it can be diate vicinity of the Cenotaph be- ing devoted to Executive and Lesaid that he is one of the most papular officers the Defence Corps gislative Council members, For- [bas ever had. He has always eign Consuls and representatives taken the keenest interest in the of the E.A.S.M.A., British Legion, welfare of the men, whether In Mercantile Marine, St. John Ameral
sporting organisation, bulance, Boy Scouts, Girl Guidesetivities or anything which con- and the Volunteers.
įduces to their welfare.
THREE WOMEN HONOURED..
Among the
London, June . valuable services in Jamaica, recipients of hon
Mr. Donald Kingdon, the Chief ours in the King's Birthday List Justice of Nigeria. are the following:
Privy Councillors.
Order of Merit.
Sir William Henry Bragg. The Earl of Mhlone, Guvernor Fullerian Professor of Chemistry. General of South Africa from 1923 After a brilliant period at Cam to 1934. As Prince Alexander at bridge went to Australia and was Teck he married Princess Alice af professor at the Adelaide Univer
1901.
fur Allan in
His prlucoly, sity 22 years. Appointed! Title was relinquished on the con- Quain Professor of Physics at the ferment of the Earldom of Athlone University of London in 1915 and Fallerian Professor in 1928. The
in 1917. Formerly a major in the researches of himself and his son 2nd Life Guards, he served in the
Prize South African War, winning the gained the Nale:
for Physics in 1915. Has shown how D. S. 0. His term of office South Africa WITH extended into measure the length of Xrays
and has investigated thể siruetara: of crystals. Preshtent of the Sir Willians JowitlAttorney Bieneral since June, 1929. Called British Association in 1928.
1928.
o the Bar in 1909, took silk in: Dame Commander 'British
It is learned from Singapore | 1922. Elected Liberal M. P. furi That Mr. Khoo Boo-gay, a wealthy Hartlepool in 1922 and for Preston i Chinese resident of the Straits in 1924 and 1929. A work after Settlements, who has drawn Sand- re-election he joined the Labour wich in the C'aloutta Sweep, has Party, and was appolated Attorney
General. A brilliant advocate, as sold a quarter of bis ticket... Renter.
sured of further promotion.
COWARDLY CRIME AT SHAUKIWAN.
WOMAN STABBED FOR UNKNOWN REASON.
Baronets.
Edward Elgar. -Eminent,
Expire.
Miss Sybil Thorndike.—The noted actress. Has had many notable roles including St. Joan in 1924. Three years later regis- tered a great auecess in Macbeth. Received Hon. EL.D. degree from Edinburgh University in 1929. and the Fremont of Rochester at
(the same time. Her husband is
Mr. Lewis Casson.
Vier-Admiral Sir W. Boyle.
Acted Commandant.
of the Reds were killed when they launched an attack on the native military posts on May 1 and were repulsed.
by Middlesex brought them low. The margin was 15 runs.
The brightest batting was a superh effort by Frank Woolley against Yorkshire at Bradford.
le personally scored 188 out of.
total of 286 for 4 wickets, Resulta nt a glance, together Individual the principal achievements, follow.
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP.
He also read a document found on a Communist arrested in Hanoi, outlining plans for a general Com-a muniat attack without warning throughout the whole country-with Reuter.
JAPANESE BOAT .
WRECKED.
CINCU MARU DASKEN AGAINST ROCKS.
Manila, June 1. Dushed against the shore by a sudden gale, the 8.8. Cincu Maru, which was anchored in the port of Basco. Batanes, was wrecked about 3 o'clock yesterday after- noon, according to a telegram re- ceived last night here.
at
Last year, during the absence for Lieut. Col. L. G. Bird, he was arling Commandant, a post which The Alled with marked distinction jand-ability---Of-a-most genial and affable disposition, he is popular in all spheres of the | Colony's Hfe and has been pro- minently identified with numerous local organisations. He has been
The telegram received at pallor 2 Justice of the Pence since 1920 headquarters reads in full: and as such is a member of the Court of the University.
"Sudden gale at 3. o'clock this Cineu afternoon broke anchor also member of the Board of Maru at, Basco port and
dashed Education and of the Licensing boat ashore rendering Board. A keen horticulturist, he
He
also takes deep interest in sport out of commission
Derby beat Sussex by an innings
and 188 runs. Worrester defeated Gloucetser by
(01 runa.
Notts beat-Somerset by ten wickets, Essex defeated Northants by 103
rinx,
Lancashire won on first inuings V.
Surrey.
Warwick won RI first innings v.
Hampshire.
Yorkshire v. Kent-Abandoned.* „Glamorgan. v. Leicester,—Abandon-
ed. *Four polats each.
Friendly.
Middlesex beat New Zealand by 79
runs.
HONOURS LIST.
Batting.
ft totally Woolley (Kent) Crew of boat Hopwood (Lanes.)
and has for many years been will be sent Manilaward by first
available transportation.
Honorary Governors.
to AD.C.
successive
Long Association With East. Major Dowbiggin, who belongs to a family which has long been associated with the Enat, was formerly in the service of the Mercantile Bank of Indin, and in inaw a member of the well-known His Excellengy arrived at 10 am, firm of Stewart Bros., bullion inspected the Guards of brakers. The honour which he Honour formed by the South Wales has received is thoroughly well Borderers and the Tisid Navy, e deserved. and Mr. Dowhig was met by the 6.0.C., the Com-gin's numerous friends will be modore and Senior Officer. R.A.F.delighted at the mark of Royal and took up his position m the favour conferred upon him. northern side of the Cenotaph fac-
Sir
holder of thirteen composer, honorary degrees in British and
Miss Joanna Cruickshank. -- · Foreign musicni societies
en-Former
Matron-in-Chief of the and tirely a self-made
tagbl
Air Force. himself everything in the art of
Miss Sarah Mair, for her valu-i music. The Dream of Gerontius" made hins famous, lins been Maxle services to women's education,
ter of the Kinn's Musiek....... thếc
Mr. Philip Henry Devitt.-- Einder of The Nautical College,
G. C. B.
Sgi. Major Everest.
BIG ECONOMIES IN AUSTRALIA.
LABOUR LEADERS OFFER OPPOSITION.
London, June -2. The Prime Ministers' Conference has approved a reduction of twenty per cent. in Government expendi- ture of every kind.
and
Walker (Notts)
Staples A. (Notia)
198
105*
126
C. Bray (Essex)
J. C. White (Somerset)
113
100
100
.
Victim of stabbing affair. 1924.
It is understood that the Federal Chinese woman, 17 years of age,
Air Chief Marshal Sir Johng the harbour, was admitted into Hospital st
representatives, Mr. Scullin Salmond. Joined the Royal Artil-
Mr. Theodore, and Mr. Lang the The royal salute of 21 guys night. suffering from serious in
lery in 1898 and served in the
Mr. Robert John Everest has put extremist Premier of New South juries to her face and shoulder. Pangbourne.
from the Murray in a fine record of service in the Wales, opposed the South African War. Did valuable momed out
proposal.- Sir Herbert Gibson, for service work in the R.A.F. during the
Parade Ground, where It appears that the woman was
the Defence Corps. In 1919, he was Rester. visited at her house in Main Street, in connexion with the brilliant Great War and won the D.S.O. Mountain Battery of the If. K. S. mentioned in a War Office notice Shaukiwan, by two men, who, after successful British Empire Trade On Jas, 1st, 19:30, succected Sir Brigade was stationed, and at the for valuable services, rendered in being in the house for some time: Exhibition recently held at Buns Hugh Trenchard as Chief of the conclusion of the fet de joie from connexion with the Corps, and at
He is a prominent and Air Staff, R.A.F. Aires,
the anddenly acized the woman.
guard of South Wales Border-
the recent annual, inspection, he held her in a vicelike grip, while owner in the Argentine.
General Sir Reginald Hart, V.C.ers, stationed on the Praya. Sir Thomas Jaffrey, who found who is eighty-three years of age,
was presented with the Long the other stabbed her in the face
The salute over, the Borderers Service Medal. He is Company and shoulder with a dagger. They ed the Chair of Political Economy and the oldest holder of the Band-played the National Anthem, Sergeant Major (Engineer Com- fted before her cries attraced at at Aberdeen University. He is a Victoria Cross, which he won in followed by three cheers for His pany) and la recognised as a most,
prominent banker and company the Afghan Campaign, afty-two Majesty, director.
tention.
One
The woman lies in the Govern mont Civil Hospital In n serious condition. Tho motive for the at- tuck is unknown.
Knighthoods.
years ago,
垫
H.E. Takes Salute.
efficient and painstaking officer.
Mr. Everest joined the P.W.D. 1909 na 2nd Class Overseer in K. C. B.
His Excellency then took the and attained 1st Class rank in Mr. Ben Turnor.-Parliamen
Vice-Admiral Vernon Haggard. salute from the troops as they filed 1910. He has been Inspector of tury Secretary to the Mines Dept: Commander-in-Chief of the past. All units on the China Sta Works since 1925. He has shown Was Chairman of the Labour Party America and West Indies Station tion were represented in the march himself a most conscientious and NEW RECORD FOR THEin 1911, Chairman of the Trades since 1930. Entered the Navy in past, the order being Royal Navy, able servant of the Government.
Union Congress 1928 and Joint 1888, served in Benin Expedition Royal Artillery, H.K.S. Brigade, For his servicg in, tho. Defonce MILE AND HALF. Chairman of the Melchett-Tur in 1897 and throughout the Euro- Royal Engineers, Royal Signals, Corps, he has well morited the
ner Industrial Conference. Pre nean War. Was
Director of South Wales Borderers, Argyll and honour now conferred upon him, sident of the National Union of Training and Staff Duties at the Sutherland Highlanders. H.A.S.C. and we join with his many friends Textile Workers. Represents But-Admiralty, 1921-23; Chief of Sub-and Mule Corps, Royal Air Force, in tendering him our hearty con- ley in Parliament, having been marine Service 1925-27; Fourth Jat Regiment and the Volunteers. gratulations. Mayor of that town three timen. Sen Lord and Chief of Supplies. The route of the march Was
Mr. Charles Meness, of Perth, and Transport 1928-30.
from the Prince of Wales Gate. At an athletic meeting here, the services to that State.
Weat Australia, for philanthrople Vice Admiral W. E. Hoyle-Royal Naval Dockyard. ulong Mur Two prominent and well-known Finnish runner, Lehtinen, ran the
President of the Royal Naval ray Road into Connaught Road, members of the Chinese community mile and a half in 6 min. 42 1/5 Justica of Trinidad.
Mr. Charles Beicher, the Chief College, Greenwich. and Vice- past the Cenotaph to Hollyer Street, are included in the Honours List. Admiral Commanding the Royal up Bonham Strand and Queen's These are Mr. Wong Kwong-tin This compares with Nurmi's rethrople services in Coylon.
Mr. Henry Demel, for philan- Naval War Collore since 1929. Road to Jackson Road where the and Mr. X Po-kwal, both of whom _cord_of_6_min,-42.8/5..socn.—-Noà--
Entered the Navy in 1887 and as units broke off and returned, to receive the Certificate of Honour. Was Faroubaranó— fork(Confundani Padas à
FINNISH RUNNER BEATS
XOCA.
NURMI'S TIME.
Helsingfors, June, 2.
Mr. Li Po-kwai. ·
PITTMAN ON SILVER.
AMERICA READY TO. ASSIST.
Bakewell (Northanta)
• Not Out.
Bowling.
Mitchell (Derby)
Paine (Warwick)
12 for 30
I. B. Cromb (N.Z.) Larwood (Natts)
8 for 70
7 for 25
7 for 37
7 for 43
7 for 85
for 30
4 for 28
Mayer (Warwick) Parker (Gloucester) Kennedy (Hants) Goddard (Gloucester) Brook (Wester) Root (Worcester)
4 for 28
4 for 32
TOURISTS' DEFEAT,
Bowlers On Top in Keen Tussle.
Although the New Zealanders made a fair effort in their second Innings, they could not recover the ground lost in the first, and Mid- dlesex won deservedly.
It was the first defeat on the New Zealanders, and was practical ly decided, in the first innings. Middlesex batted first making, 241, In spite of I. B. Cromb's 8 for 70.
Peebles took & for 50 when the New Zealanders tried their hand. They were all out for 152,
Middlesex made 225 (W. E. Mer ritt. 5 for 77) und dismissed. N.Z. for 235.
BIG SCORING.
·Bright Effort by Hopwood.
(Our Own Correspondent.) · Shanghai, June 8. Senator Key Pittman, the Ne- vada allvor specialist, arrived in Shanghai yesterday.
Ho considers that an. interna-
Surrey put up the sound acoro tional conference is imperative of 311 in their first innings against though inasmuch as the United Lancashire at Manchester, but the Statos has more than half the gold home team gained first innings supply of the world in her vaults points, thanks largely to Hopwoods doing nothing, and is farthest from who gave a lorious display of hit worry over the current state of the ting for: 166-not out. · Lancashire silver market she cannot be ex déclared their innings, cloend pected to imitate
America, he says, is neverthelus shxious-to-arist-to-stabilize the
897 for 6 wickets, say
Surrey, had made 185 for d stump Swen davon ng