THEFT OF WATCH & REVOLVER.
"BOY" ESCAPES COMMITTAL FOR TRIAL.
CORRESPONDENCE.
"Disraeli."
To the Editor, Hompkong
Telegraph.]
Sir,-Permit me to point out that while the film, "Disraeli," fall of inaccuracies (Dizzy ad- dressing the House of Commons na "Gentlemen," instead of "Mr. Speaker, etc.). your sim critic's suggestion
Dizzy' that
wife could not be Lady Reaconsfeld
PRISON SENTENCE.
Terms of imprisonment amount- ing to a year's hard labour were imposed on a house evolle on his appearance before Mr. Schoßeld at the Central Police Court this
gold watch and chain belonging in
is Incorrect:
THE
HONGKONG
HONGKONG SHARE
MARKET.
OFFICIAL SUMMARY BY
STOCK EXCHANGE.
TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1931.
With the rine in exchange out market opened easier all round buyers holding aloof for the time being awaiting further developments in ex-
change.
Banks changed hands at $1,080 and $1,495.
Underwriters were put through at $5%, and at the close there buyers at $5.
were Docks were in demand at $30, Providents told were done at $5.80,
DULL INTERPORT TRIAL.
SLOW SCORING ON SATURDAY.
once
The interport trial match on Saturday afternoon WAR again a drab affair Nothing of note occurred at all, and play was rather dull.
Exactly 200 runs were scored during the whole afternoon, which works but at less than a run minute. Too much respect was paid to the bowlers. Batsmen adopted the "safety Brat" policy and left everything on the of severely alone, and played only side. Their overcautions tactica wore not very inspiring.
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RADIO BROADCAST
A LECTURE ON HONGKONG'S WILDFLOWERS.
•
The radio progranime to be broad- cast by Z. B. W. on a wavelength of 366 metres to-day is:
6.00-7.00 p.m. Chinese programme. 7.00-10.30 p.m. European pro- gramme, of Victor and H. M. V.
Stock exchange quo-
icecords.
7.00-7.05 p.m.
morning on charger af stealing a beínre her husband became a PeoF į but the new shares were in demand the straight one and those to the leg tatlons and mail notice. to Mr. Mackay of 9. Causeway He had her made a Perress in
nt $2.45.
Hotels (ald) were wanted at sit, but sellers required $15%. The new Lands could have been obtained at 18%.
Hili and a revolver and six rounisher own right (Viscountess, of ammunition, the property of think), and no the pair were Mrritares were in demand at $14. Mr. J. Barnes of the adjoining Disraeli and Lady, Beaconsfeld Bounc
until 1870, when Disraeil wan created an Earl-Yours, etc..
The defendant, who gave his 14, amitted both counts. Sub Inspector Roger said that the defendant was a house enolie In the employ of Mr. Mackay who lived at 9. Causeway Hill while Mr. Barnes resided next door On October 4 Inst Mr. Barnes reported to the Police, the loss of a revolver and ammunition and on October 10, Mr. Mackay Informed the Pallee that his gold watch and chain had been sinden from his residence.
Extracted.
Works
P.S.C.
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of
Sir--In last Friday's issue, your reviewer of the Alm "Disrael?" makes the following comment in reference to Mr. Disraeli: "stritagely described in the film Lady Beaconsfield before her hus band had been created an Earl." Perhaps you will permit me to point out that the description Mra. Disraeli as Lady Buncons field is historically accurate. As matter of fact, Mrs. Disraeli was created Viscountess Beaconsfield der the following circumstances. At the end of Disraeli's first Premiership
188.
Queen Victoria expressed
her desire to him to the
peerage, but ne
ot
Humphreys (old) were in request at $140
Realties were in the market $18.00.
Ewos were offering at Tix. 10.40. Trans $225.
to be ubinined
WITC
Star Ferries were reported sales at $92, and there were sellers at 303,
China Light were offering at $284. H.K. Electrics were wanted at $7714. Cements (old) were uffering at
$20%.
quotation. E
Enquiries were made and defendant was eventually anayete ed. A search of his property sealed th gold watch and endan but the works had been extracted
the defendant was questitied and he took the Police to the hillside and there produced the revolver which he had hidden
Continuing. the prosecuting officer said that the defendant had intended melting/the watch cas- ing and chain and had throwns away the works, which could not now be recovered.
ir
Canton Ives were sellers at $6.80. Ropes were dealt in at $18. Hairy Furms, after being done at $40's, bad further sellers at this
Watsons were in demand
at $16, with sellers seeking $104.
Constructions (old) were in demand
$5.65, and the new shares nie wanted at $1.75.
II.K. Government Loan was wanted
were
The bowlers in turn were not very impressive, though it must be said that some of them would have re- was anything like Interport standard. turned better figures if the fielding
Pereira alone, at least two catches were dropped. Mnckay let down one from Pearce, and Hancock from Fincher, both off this bowler.
Own Hugher and McLellan were top score for their aide, but both
kecond knock. were given
The former was the victim of a beautiful eatch by Pereira nut in the country
Bichardson, and McLellan Auc) eunbed to a beauty sent down by Pereira with his score at seven.
Hancock's XI had made 60 for the loss of one wicket when stumps were drawn. Cpt. Davis and Gittina batted well, the former being not out with 30 and the latter alan not out with .18.
CHAMPIONS GO UNDER.
Police Spring A Surprise
At Sookunpoo.
The weak batting of the Indians was responsible for their defeat. nt the hands of the Police, who won by four wickets. With the exception of A. S. Zumad, all the other bata. football men were not impressive, only two
Reuter others reaching double figures.
HOME FOOTBALL.
RESULTS OF THE SATURDAY'S MATCHES. "Saturday's Home matches, as resulted as follows:
cabled by
from the watch casing. After beng taken to the Police Station he did not wish to low Mic House at $2 ex interest,
Majesty to confer the honour an of Commons he begged of Her
his wife, to which she readily agented, and Disraeli thus re- milerd of the death of his wife. Plain "Mr."
up to the time
As showing the deep affection he entertained for his wife, it is related that at the General Eler- tion of 1874, when he was return- It was a valu-add with a substantial majority. Arsenal able watch fand cost the owner and Corry, his Private Secretary, Birmingham £10 when new ten yours ago.
It and life-long friend.
congratulated Blackburn
Was also of great sentimental hun on his victory, Disraeli made Blackpool
value.
Subspector Roger said that he had interviewed the Director of Criminal Investigation and was instructed to ask his Worship tnpose the maximum penalty on each charge. The defendant gave hs are as 14 bat be was at least 17 or 18.
If he had not been so Loung application would have ben made for his committal to the Criminal Sessions.
Reticent Prisoner.
The defendant had given the Police no information whatever as to what he intended doing with the revolver: very likely he would have sold it. When stolen the re- volver was not longled, the ammuni- Lion
having been
kept
in a box but when found it was loaded in all six chambers.
The officer mentioned that there had been several other larcenies from the buildinga of the locality.
the
pathetic reply:"Yes, Corry. we have arrived to tie front of #te stage, but we have lost our audience," the loss being that of his wife and his devoted sister, his "Dearest Sa." Yours, etc.
Joser str.4.
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POLICE RESERVE.
Derby Everion
First Division.
Manchester C. Portsmouth Sunderland Sheffield U.
West Brom
Second
Barnsley Bradford C. Bristol C. Bury
Leedu
Millwall
Baker and Hunter captured three wickets each for 16 runs, while Minty took two for 16 and Alexander two for 31.
2 The Police started very badly, five
I Aatun Vili
1
2 Bolton
2
3 Grimsby
2 Letcenter
3
of their wickets falling for just over
6 West Ham
1
8 Newcastle
1
0
3 Heddersfield
1 Chelsen
8 Liverpool
Middlesbrough
I Wednesday
Division,
2 Wolven
30 runs, and it looked at one time an
if the Indians" might just manage to
pull the game out of the fire. What-
0 ever hopes the Indians held were dia 0 pelled however when Alexander and Booker were associated in a partner- ship which saw the total of the home team being passed.
0
Their defvat has rather jeopardised the chances of the Indians repeating their success of last year, but as it is very early in the season, this pull
up may not affect them very seriously.
2
5 Southampton
2
1 Tottenham
0 Chesterfield
1
2 Stoke
A
4 Preston N.E
1
Notts County
Q Bradford
2
2 Notts Forest
1
3 Manchester U.
A
Port Vale
1 Burnley
on.
2 Carlton
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ORDERS FOR THE CURRENT WEEK.
Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Inspector
Polier Reserve Orders by the General of Police, stats:
Armistice Day. The following Police Reservists will parade for duty in connection with the Armistice Day celebrations on Wednesday, November 11th.:-
Chinese Company,-As ordered. Indian Company,-30 members of
be worn.
Oldham Plymouth
Swansen
Cardi
Third Division (South).
3 Clopton 0.
1 Crystal Pal.
Brentford
oventry
1 Bristol
Exeter
3 Torquay
4 Norwich
1 Queen's P. R.
1 Bournemouth
1 Watford
4 Mansfield
2 Brighton
1 Swindon
Division (North).
1 Southport
2 Rotherham
Fulham Gillingham J.ulan the Indian Company will parade at
Northampton Central Police Station at 9.30 a.m. to
Reading a former employer of the defend-draw revolvers. Dress White Uni
Southend unt having also lost some money form, Helmet, Belt and Truncheon te
Thames some time ago.
Third In reply to the Bench the de-
Flying Squad,-20 members of the Barrow fendant and that his original in-flying Squad will parado at Central Chester tention was to steal money, but Police Station at 10.00 a.nu sharp, to arlington
draw revolvers, Dress-Khaki Tini. Gateshead form and Cap with Khaki Cover. Halifax in Sharpshooters Company,-25 mem- Hartlepool
bers of the Sharpshooter Company will Hull proceed direct to the station alloted to
Lincoln them at the hour arranged. Dress— New Brighton
Wall Khaki Uniform, Black Belt
Wigan Pouch and Holster with Revolver.
Winter Uniform. Winter Uniform will be taken into wear between 20.00 and 08.00 hours from Sunday, November 1st.
finding none,, he had taken revolver. He had intended return it.
the
When pointed out that he had taken it nearly a month ago, the defendant said that he had had no oportunity of putting it back as his employer had been very watchful since the losses had been discovered.
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The defendant was sentented to six months hard labour each charge.
PING PONG LEAGUE.
with
Chinese Company. Purt 11-Training Course.--All recruits will report at the Chinese Company's Headquarters, 17, Queen's Road Central on Tuesday, November 3rd. nt 5.30 p.m. for instruction.
Part Training Course.--All ren
I Wrexham
3 Rochdale
1 Carlinle
2 Stockport
2 York
4 Tranmere
1 Doncaster
2 Crewe
Accrington
S. P. C. A..
FURTHER LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS,
BORDERERS WIN.
Close and Exciting Game
at King's Park.
In an exciting game played HL
0 King's Park, the South Wales 3 Borderers registered their Bocond victory in the Junior League at the
I expense of the Club da Recreio, one of the strongest sides in the second division. For their score of 135, the Borderers had. Barlow to thank. This iplayer played a good innings for 84 1 before being bowled by Guterres, Alves captured four wickets for 50, Guterres three for 21, and Figueiredo two for 20,
1
1.06-1.36-p.m. From the Studio. A Lecture by Mr. V. H. G. Jarrett on "The Fascinating Study of Wild Flowers in Hongkong."
2.00 p.m. (Local time and weather report).
7.36-8.25 p.m. A Concert. Plano Solo-Veils (Debussy). Piano Solo Dancing Virgina of
Delphi (Debussy),
Ignace Jan Paderewski 1531. Song-Serenata (Ceaureo-Tosti), Song-Carceleras (Chapt).
Madam Amelia Galli-Curci Duet-Glockenspielen (Mentes.
(Soprano). 1147, Duet-Pastorale (Guilmant), Arthur Moale (Organist) and Neville Taylor (Past). B3097. Violin Solos-(a) La Cancion del
Olvido (Serrano-Persingor) (b) Rondo (Spohr).
Vulin Solo-Chant D'Espagne (Song)
of Spain) (Samazoulih),
Mastor Yahudi Menuhin. 7317. Song Musical Proibita-Forbidden
Music) (Flick-Fleck, Gastaldon). Song Mamma Mia, Che Vo Sapo-(If
My Mother Only Knew (Russo-Nutile).
Beniamino Gigi (Tenor). 7400. Plane Solo-Etude in D Flat Major
(Scriabing).
Plano Sulo-Etude In C Sharp Minor
(Scriabine).
Muriel Kerr.
8.25-0.16 p.m.
4113.
Symphony No. 5 in E Minor (Tschaikowsky Op. 64). Played by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Frederick Stock. M-25.
Allegro con anima. 2nd Muvement-Andante cantabile,
een alcuna licenza,
moderato.
1st Movement-Andante.
3rd Movement-Valse. Allegro
4th Movement-Andante Maestoso.
0.15-10.27 p.m.
Allegro vivace,
The Entire Musical Numbers of the Opera "H. M. B. Pinafore" (Gilbert. Sullivan) Recorded under the direc tion of Rupert D'Oyly Carte.
10.27-10.30 p.m.
press new.
D1844/D1852, Rugby mid-day 10.30 p.m.
Close down. All recurds in the above European programme are kindly supplied by Messrn. S. Monirie and Ca
OMAR WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
LAING GOES DOWN FIGHTING.
After, having been prominent in the championship zince he secured it In 1923. U. M. Omar carried off the Open Lawn Bowls Singles Champion-
Laing, 21 to 14, at the K.C.C. green.
I In the course of Recreio's innings,shilp on Saturday, by defeating J. iit looked at one time as if the military i would win vaally, and towards the cad 1 when Carvalho, and Silva were as Bocinted in a last-wicket partnership, Recreio stood a chance of winning. but the last wieket fell when they were still six runs short of their op
oponente' total.
Previously Acknowledged $2,066. Bank (Additional) $60.
European Staff of Hongkong Messrs. Nippon Yusen Kaishu,
FRIENDLY MATCHES,
Kowloon C.C. Easily Defeat Civil Service.
Tunis
F. Zimmern's six wickets for 12 was a feature of the match between Kowloon C.C, and Civfi Ser. vice C.C, at Happy Valley. Kowloon's batting strength was once again de- monstrated, knocking up 200 for the loss of three wickets in quick time. Trak, Messrs. credit and F. E. Lawrence 51,
Thanks to Zimmern the whole Civil An T. B. Wilaon, Mr. G. F. Hos-
eruits of the Chinese Company will Messrs. F. Feld and Co., Ltd., E. F. Fincher had 60 (not out) to his attend Central Police Station for Messrs. Fung
The contest was closer and more interesting than the big margin in scores Indicated, for there was little between the players up to the ninth head, and even although Omar went playing steadily. He made the mistake well away at that stage, Laing kept
of trying to force the pace, and some heavy woods in the 16th left him in a bad position. The handien proved too much for him,
Omar handled his woods carefully, and curved in with great accuracy, although two or three shota wezo n trifle light.
"BOOM" TRENCHARD.
HON. MR. HO IU TO PRESENT Sqand Drill on Thursday, November Schmidt and Co., Mr. D. K. KiService aide was out for 72 runs only. tfeement.
PRIZES.
on Thursday evening, the fith inst. A
serion of exhibition matzben wili takė
pince after the distribution of prizes.
Indian Company.
Li Siu
N.
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He has a deep bass voice that makes itself hoard even Indiscreet distances; but does not belleve In shouting.
ZE
5th. at 5.30 p.m.
N. C. Os. Class-All N. C. Or will Iam. Mr. J. S. S. Cooper, Mr. W, 1
V.D. H. D. Evans and F. Baker were the quare toe Canere Company's Head- Denham, Mr. G. R. Horridge, Mr. only players to offer any resistance All ping pong matches-conducted un quarters on Friday, November 6th. J. C. Bollard, Mr. C. A. Wright, to the K.C.C. attack, their scores der the auspices of the Hongkong Pinga 4.00 pm, for instruction under Mr. Mr. H. C. Sales, Mr. Li Yau Tsun, being 26 and 20 respectively. Pong League haye now come to a close
Paterson, P. P. T. S.
Mr. H. Connell, MYau Tsun,
Mr. A.
Mr. and arrangements have been made for
Navy v. Artillery. My E. R. Sandstrom,
"When you give, a word of com- the various prizes to be given away by
Part 11-Training Course-All M. A. Xavier, Mr. Ho fu, Hon. President of the
In a law.scoring match at King's mand, let it be a word of command League, at the Y.M.C.A, Gymnasium Training Course should attend at W. A. Stewart, Mr. F. Label, Mfr. first the military alde scored 75, of like a lion in its cage."
members who have not passed Part 11 Drummond, Mr. R. Amery, Mr. the Royal Navy by 24 runs. Batting vice to lunty N.C.O. "Don't roar. Wing, Mr. A. R. Brown, Mr. Park, the Royal Artillery defeated that can be understood." is his ad- the Chinese Company's Headquarters, 17, Queen's Road Central on Thurs. T. A. Martin, Mr. Yung Hin Chiu, which Combey made 82. McRae day, November 5th. at 6.30 p.m.
Mr. Edward
Dankes, Mr. J. L. captured four wickets for 13 runa and As organiser and disciplinarian. A list of prize-winnera is given
Flying Squad.
Fraser, Mr. G. E. Huygen, Mr. D. Turnbull two wickets for only one he should find his new task scarce below:
Special Duty Members who are F. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ring, run. Senior League 1st, Keung Wah telalle for special duty at the Races Mr. G. Miskin, Mr. R. D.
ly more diMcult than his old one. W. The Navy could do no better than At the end of the war the person- Athletic Assoc.: 2nd, South Chimparado at Central Police Station Sheepshanks, Mr. A. O. Brawn, reply with 61, Miller taking thronel of the Air Force had develop- Athletic Assoc.; 3rd, Confucious Assoc, on Saturday, November 7th. at 13.45 Mr. Yu Wan, Mr. 1. S. Wan, Mr. wickets for two runs. Midshipman ed from
Junior League,--1st. Confucious | hours.
Boyle scored 22.
mere heterogeneous Assoc.; 2nd, South China Athletic. V. Field has been appointed Subs Roza, Mr. A. B. Raworth, Mr. C. J. Promotions-Crown Sergeant R407 J. W. C. Bonnar, Mr. G. U. da
K.C.C. 2nd XI v. C.S.G.C. 2nd XI. handful to 27,906 officers and "B"; 3rd, Fakten Athletic Assoc.
Men's Open Singles.-let,
Playing at King's Park, the Civit 263,842 other ranks. They had Chan Inspector with effect from 20th, Octo-Endered, Dr. T. S. Ho, Dr. J. S.
Service C.C. 2nd XI defeated the attained to a matchless prestige Ying-ding: 2nd, Leg Tat-hung: Brf, ber 1931,
Dykes, Col. T.
T. A Robertson, Kowloon CC. 2nd XI by three wickets, and morale, and
to a man Leo Chun-chal and Biu Slu-kau..
Lance Sargeant R414 R. P. Dunlop J.R.L.S.,
they H.P., W.J.M., Eve, The home team batted first and com-Idolised their chief. Ladica Open Singles1st Miss has been appointed Crown Sergeant Anonymous (2), Masars. Maxim piled 110, to which F. B, W. Smith Young Wal-bun: 2nd, Mian Ke Lal with effect from 20th. October 1031. and Co., Messrs. Blue Bird and Co., contributed 29. The visitors passed ngor; Mlas Chu Kan-sun.
Company Drill-Company Drill will Messrs. Popular
Silk be carried out on Kennedy Road on
Store, this total with three wickets in band, Friday, November 6th Sembers wili Messrs. China Jade Co., Messrs. To "extras" being the highest contribu splendid display of R..J. Rood who
mande 97. tor with 89. fall in outside Queen's Pler Olde Printerle, Ltd., $5 each,
C.C.C. 2nd XI v. HLX.G.C. Ind XI. Belgium Consul, Mr. H. Van der p.m. Dress-Khaki Uniform, Cherte,
VOLUNTEERS DEFEATED. A drawn game was played at Happy Puttees, Caps with Khakt Covers,
Sturit
$3 each,
the Hongkong C.G. and Grafgongower || the Craigongower Cricket Club Madamo Sarrault, Mesars. E. D. C.C. Batting furst, the visitors put up defeated the Volunteers by 80 runs. Bush
and Co., Messrs. H. K. the huge score of 237 for nine wickets. The home team compiled 187 runs. Import and Export Co., Mossra. Dowher contributing 88 and Elliot 62. | J, L. Youngaayo being the top-scorer French Store, Messrs. Boston The home team replied with 153 for with a well-played 52. McLellan, for Candy Store, Messrs. Ramsey and four wickets. Leonard made 68, the Volunters, was in good · form with the ball, capturing alx wickets the due to the absence of the proper Co., Anonymous, S.H.T., Comman-
MERA 8. v. D.B.S.. organization, Canton will not be able der Brook, R.N., and Mr. A. Leach,
for 53 runs. The Dipawan Boys' School ware As to the Triangular Interport Con-to send a team to Hongkong for this $2 each.
Good bowling by the home team antertained by the Royal Engineora test, for which Mr. Ho lu hasuroso. While boring that this
Interport event will be Triangular F.S.W., H.L.F., Messrs. Y. T. King by a zums: The soldiers ran up u Ing and they were oventually dia Mr. L. Gardner, Mr. O. P. Teo, unavärman at gookumpoo and lost prevented the Voluntars, from Beor- generously consented to donate Championship Trophy, arrangements: one, the League Committee have are now being made for this to take decided to make the contest between And Co., and Anonymous (2),,$1 total of 107 for five wickets, and the missed for 101 runs, Gitting took schoolbays, replied with 15T. A four wickets for 15 gina: and Sour- place: some time, next month. It is longkeng and Macao if fait of each, #ported with regret, however, that the. Canton team cannot boardređenj Total: $2,429,
feature of thele innings was the butts three for El Scorest
The Committee's thanka are due to those who have kindly contributed prizes and dunations, so to the various Clubs whose premises have been used for the various matches over since, the Longuo was formed.
firat Belts, Revolvers and "Punchcens, This Land Mesara, Arts and Crafts Valley between the second stringa of ¦ Pinying at 'Happy Valley yesterday,
As an Indication of the increasing enthusiasm In this game, it is well to roiterate that this year 49 entries were received for, the _Men's Open Bingles, and 17 for the Ladies' avant, whilst 23 teams took part in various League matches.
A
⚫drill is compulsory for all members.
(Sed.) D. L. KING,
·
D, S. P. (R)
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