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LEAGUE TENNIS.
Y.M.C.A. MAKE GOOD FIGHT.
The Y.M.C.A.; viltors to South China in the "C" Division yesterday, put up Д great display with a weakened team, and were rather unfortunate to lose by the odd set in nine. Scores:
4
K. M. Chan and K. 1. Chan (S. China) lost to Gray and Puncheon 3-6; lost to J. Ferguson and J. Wilson boat A White and E. Railton 6-1, F. N. Wong and H. S. Mok (3. China) drew with Gray Puncheon 6-0; lost to Ferguson and Wilson. 1-6; beat White and Railton G-4.
and
H. K. ito' and 'T. K. Leung (5. Chinn) beat Gray and Puncheon 6-1; drew with Ferguson and Wilson 6-4; bent White und Railton G-2.
Civil Service v. Graduates, The Graduntes Association provel far too strong for the, Civil Service, seroring the hole of the nine sets at
sue. Searcy:
Dr. Samy and Dr. Guterres (GA) beat Freeman and Matthews 6-4; heat Omerod and Evans -1; bent Best and Hurnett -3,
Dr. Sepher and H. N. Chung, (GLA) beat Freeman and Matthews 6-2; bent Omerod and Evand 4.3; bent Best and Burnett 6-1,
1. T. Lee and Dr. Yeo (G.A.) beat Frentan and Matthews 6-1; beat Omered ant Evahs 7-5; beat Best and Burnett 6-
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1931.
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
OFFICIAL SUMMARY BY
STOCK EXCHANGE.
The Stock Market was quiet but steady this morning, the only. change of note being aabs, which' changed hands at $42.50,
Bank were wanted at yester day's buying quotation of $2,035, ex div.
Unions were buyers at $567.50, but without leading to business...... Hongkong Fires had buyers offering $1,460, but shares were dealt in at $1,465.
the
Cantons remained unchanged at
previous rate. Underwriters were enquired for at $6 with sales following at $6.10.
Rauba, which yesterday had buyers at $36.50, were the medium of sales at the advanced quotation: of $4250, buyers offering $41.
Provident Were reported roles
at $6.20.
Hotels (old) had lavers at $17 with sellers in evidence at $17.35. The new sharea were wanted at $16.75, and sales were reported atļ Vesterday's rules of $15.00/50
Lands were buyers at $92, bul without leading to business.
Humphreys Thewi were done në $21.76.
Realties had buyer offering $17.36, but without business being transacted.
Star Ferries were $93 buyers and sales were reported at 893.26. China Lights chugged hands at $26.15 with boyers avaliable $26.10.
at
Comente, at $19,60 buyers with sellers wanting 519 86, were denit in at $19.75.
Constructions 30442748 angaired for ut $13, but sellers WIT reketant to do business under
The following will represent the Kowloon Bowling Green Club in $13.30. their Lengue matches on Saturday:
1st Team v. K. C. C. (away) at 3,30 pm. S. Eerleshall, G. II. Sherri 1 Sish, W. Russell skip): 41. J. Chambers, T. S. West, D.
F. Warren, G. E. Hoylance (skip); G. X. Mitchell, R. S. Nichol, B. W. L. Hogbin, 1. Guy (skip). 2nd Team v. II. K. E. . C. chome) at 3.30 p.m.-H. F. Stone hun. W. Venables, W. E. Hale, A. W. E. Davidson (skip: C. S, Beat, F. Thompson, H. 1. Rose, W. S. Drake (skip); F. V. Waltta, 21. G. Meyer, F. L. Rapley, V. Petherick (skip).
CANTON-KÓWLOON RAILWAY.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS AT
CANTON,
An elaborate programme for the Sec- improvement of the Chinese tion of the Canton-Kowloon Rail- way, including the expenditure of $1,000,000 for new third class coaches and better accommodation
is under for goods traffic serious consideration of the
the new
WATER-POLO LEAGUE. Managing Director of the Section,
CLOSE OF THE SEASON IN
FIRST DIVISION,
Last night's water-pole game which was the lust Best division fixture for the season, was between the Chinese Bathing Club and Kowloon, and a keen tussle ended in Kowloon winning by caring the only two goals of the match.
Mr. Chen Chun-poh.
Interviewed in Canton. the new conches Manager said that new ordered for the Chinese section will be built in Hongkong. modelled after the latest designs. Another great need is the entire separation of the passenger ser vice from the freight service, as Passengers inne much tinie in get- ting to their destinations be cause of the delivery of freight stations. 'The From start to finish there was little at intermediate between the teams, the defence se improvement can be accomplished both sides being particularly sound by running purely passenger and M. Railton was responsible for hoth of Kowloon's, goals, one in each half purely freight trains and building
alding
stations important The Chinese were in good shooting where freight trains can be shant- farm, but Angus in goal was útwayed for the loading and unloading
of goods.
in the way,
GOLE
as
the STARS Play it
VON ELM APPROACHING
A GREEN IN THE
RECENT OPEN- NOTE HOW THE HANDS ARE DOWN
THE LEATHER.
ONEA
Should one ever move the hands down the club shaft?
#t
Mr. Chen deplores the present | congested condition of the fuggage in the trains and attributes this as being the reason why Chinese prefer the steamers, He proposes to provide baggage cars and adopt. American is presumed, the baggage checking system.
Among other plans in the mind the of Mr. Chen, Recording to | Cantu Gazette, are the inaugura. tion of night expresses and im provement of the Customs search ing system at the stations.
DEATH OF MR. G. S. BOTELHO.
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
Many residents will hear with deep regret of the death of Mr. Gullherme Severinne Botello, who passed away at the residence of his son at 19, Mosque Street, this morg- ing, at the age of 83 years.
The deceased gentleman, who was one of the oldest and best known members of the Portuguese community, was
was born in Mucho youth,
few
It is obvious that the club but came to Hongkong as should be gripped as close to the being for a time in the service end of the shaft as possible when of the China Mail. He then join playing a full shot. Every added the Army Ordance Department tional inch of swinging club as a foreman, which position he means yards added to the drive. held for over 32 years, leaving the There is danger, however, of the service at the age-limit of 60
He was then for a player losing control by gripping years with, Mesara. Graca and Co
years. the club at the extreme end. Con- but rellred some seven years ago, Bequently the safer course is to since when he has resided with | Fleave about a half inch projecting: above the hands. One then is
The late Mr. Botelho was pro- asured of plenty to grasp in the minently associated with prac-1 hands.
tically all the Catholic institutions Shots with irons are not always of the Colony, and he has been suited to a full swing. One must both President and Secretary of play three-quarter swings. lealf the Society of St. Vincent de swings and short pitches.
Paul He was extremely popular
hia Bon.
As one nears the green, where with all who knew him, and hel Litching clubs frequently are will be greatly missed by his ulne used, the hands must be moved children and numerous grand- down the shaft of the club. If children, for whom much sympathy the grip on the shaft is not short-will be felt.
ened, a crisp blow will likely pass The funeral takes place thie the green by several yards,evening, passing the Monument at ART KRENZ.
5.30 p.m.
SHARE PRICES.
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
The following is the list of local share quotations issued to-day:
Banks. Hongkong Bank, $2,035 b. x Dly. Chartered Bank £12, Morcantile A. and B., £20 n. East Asin $120 b.
Insurances.
Canton Ins.,. $1,650. Cutou Ins., 95671⁄2 b.. China Underwriters, $6.10 sn." China Fires, $800 n. H.K. Fire Ins., $1,460 h..
Shipping:
Douglas, $22.
ILK, Steamboats, $28 b. Indo-Chinas, (Def.) $30. Union Waterboats, $28 U.
Mining.
Renguest $101⁄44 b. Kailans, 28/9 n. Shai Explorations, Tis. 1.94 b. Raubs, $35 b
Docks, cic.
Kowloon Wharves, $162 b. Whampoa Docks, $28 b. South China Motora $10 u. China Providents, $6.20 30. Hongkewa Tls, 2.05 n. New Engineers, Tls. 6 a. Shanghai Docks, Tls, 101 ..
Cottons.
Ewo Cotton, $14.40 b Shal Cotton Tls. 8 . Zoong Sings Tls. 1 b.
Lands, Hotels, etc.
I.K. &. S. Hotels, Cali)) $17,36 ». B.K. & S. Hotels, (new) $16.76 b.
Hi, K. Land, $92 b. -
Shai Land T. 59.20 n. Humphreys, $22`n. Realfies, $1735 b.
Public Utilities. Tramways, $21.50 b. Peak Trams, (old) $14 n. Star Ferries, $93 1. China Lights, $25; t.. 8.K. Electried, $81. Macao Electrics, $23 n. Telephones, $-18 b, China Buses, Tls. 17.90. Singapore Tractions, 39 m.
Industrials.
China Sugars 60 ets, 11. Malabona $39 n. Canton lee, $7,10 b. Cements toomb.) $19.81: 8. Ropes. $21.85 n.
Stores, etc.
Dairy Farms, $32.60 b. Watson, $16.25 1. Der A. Winga, $1 n. Lane Crawfrods, $8.10 8. Mackintosh, $18 n. Sinceres, $17 b Powells, $4 n.
Miscellaneous. Amusements, 527 b. Amusements, New "B" 23:50 n. Entertainments $15. Constructions $13.30 n. B'que in. G. Bouds, 74 n.
WATER LEVELS.
DETAILS FOR WEST, NORTH
AND EAST RIVERS.
The following table, ingved by the Kwangtung River Conservancy Com- mission, shows in English feet the water levels on the West River, North River and East River on tho dates named:
Aug. Aug.
9 10
6.9
4.8
12.5 10.0
2.0
3.3
West River at Shighing 21.2 19.6 North River at Sanshul North River at Tsingyuen East River at Sheklung
The highest levels recorded are: Shishing, 41 feet; Tsingyuen, 20.2 feet; Samshui, 270 feet; Sheklung, 11.5 feet.
The lowest levels on record are minus 5 feet at Samshul and minus 2.7 feet at Sheklung.
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