THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAYTM DECEMBER 12, 1933.
REAR-ADMIRAL BYRD'S SECOND EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTIC
M.C.C. GETS TESTY ON TESTS
LATEST CABLE TO
AUSTRALIA
London, Dec. 12.
The Marylebone Cricket! Club have considered the Board's last cable and have replied:
"With reference to your cable of November, 10, you must plence accept our cable of October Ninth, which apeaks for itself, as final.
"We cannot go beyond the assurance therein given.
"We shall welcome the Aus tralians who come to play cricket with us next year.
"If, however, your Board of Control decido. that such gamen should be deforred, we #hall regret their decision.
"Please let us know your Board's final decision as soon as possible and, in any event, before the end of the year." The Australian Board of Con- trol's cable, which induced this reply rend:
"We appreciated the terms of your cablegram of October 9 and assume that such cable is intended to give the assurance we asked for in our cablegram on Septem- ber 22.
"It is on this understanding that wo are sending a team in 1934." -Renter,
TWO INDIANS AT LAW
ONE "FOOLED BY
ROGUES"
What was described by a solici- tor as a case of rogues falling out and an innocent man bearing the blame, was a claim by one Indian against another before Mr. Justice Lindsell at the Supreme Court this morning.
Maha Singh, registered money- lender, living at Tal Hung Village, Hongkong, sued Wall Mohmed, car driver, of the Chater Road Stand, for $669.
A sum of $300 was claimed on a promissory note drawn up in March, and a further $360 in- stalmenta due on a promissory notej drawn up at the same time.
New Venture Into the Unknown
Photos show Admiral Byrd with his chief pilot,, Harold June, his base-ship, the Bear of Oakland, and below the huge machine in which he plans to fly over the South Pole.
PARTY LEAVES NEW ZEALAND
HUGE PLAN FOR FLYING OVER
THE SOUTH POLE
ZEST FOR ADVENTURE
WELLINGTON, N.Z., Dec. 12. REAR-ADMIRAL BYRD, HERO OF A DOZEN FEATS OF DARING AND ADVENTURE, LEFT NEW ZEALAND TO-DAY ON HIS SECOND AN- TARCTIC EXPEDITION, SAYS REUTER. With him he carries two aeró- planes and Boveral dog-teams.
The expedition will stay in An-
Mr. H. Lo, appearing for plain-i tiff, wald his client was ill and had given power of attorney to Meher Singh who was present to give evidence and act for him. The action centred round a car which defendant had bought from Karta Singh for $2,000, some of which he had borrowed from tarctica for at least two years, ac- plaintiff.
cording to present plans, during
Mr. M. A. da Silva, represent- which Rear-Admiral Byrd hopes ing defendant, sold the origin of the claim went back much further to complete a survey of a large than that. The owner, Karta part of hitherto uncharted
Singh, had bought the car in 1981 ritory.
and had also had to go to a lend-
ter.
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BRIDGE & MAH JONG
LADIES MEET IN COMPETITION
Some two hundred ladies spent a
ing syndicate for the money. It He expects to fly over the South very pleasant afternoon at the was a case of his client being fool- Pole, repeating his feat of 1929, Helena May Institute on Monday ed by rogues,
though hoping that it has a les playing contract bridge, auction exciting finish. I will do it call bridge and mah Jong in a series of competitions organised in aid of 19.
ecembering was adjourned to
MANSLAUGHTER
CHARGE
TEAHOUSE FIGHT SEQUEL
L
A sequel to the fatal fight at the Yim Bhing teahouse, of 29, Des
Vooux Road West, on Sunday, was
ed that after traversing the South the funds of the Society for the Pole, having previously mapped Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. about 40,000 square miles of The fortunate recipients of the territory, his plane was dashed to very attractive prizes offered were pieces by a terrific gale, following ins follows: a forced landing.
Contract Bridge.-1st prize, The leader and his companions Mra, Byrne; 2nd prize, Mrs. Gold- were fortunately rescued by a re- smith; Hidden number, Miss Wil-
scue party which went out inson.
search of them from the base camp, 128 miles away.
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Auction Bridgo-Mrs. Kirk.
Mah Jong-Miss M. Loureiro.
This time, Admiral Byrd la tak- The thanks of the Society are the appearance before Mr. Hamil- ing with him a huge twin-engined due to Mrs, Borrett for distributing ton, at the Central Police Court Curtiss Condor machine capable the prizes, to Mrs. Taggart, Mesars, this morning, of Wong Yam on a of carrying men, instruments, sup-Lane, Crawford, Ltd., and the Bri- charge of manslaughter.
According to a police report piles and sled-dogs.
issued after the incident, a Toki
of the teahouse, Cheung Plt-
OTHER ADVENTURES.
tish American Tobacco Company for gifts of confectionery and cigarettes, and to Mrs. Pearce,
cheung, was assaulted by two Byrd first came into prominence Mrs. Greig, Mrs. Bousfield and Mrs. other fokls and subsequently died, when in 1920 he made the first Roffey for donating the prizes, and The alleged assailants disappear aeroplano fight over the North to the Committee of the
Holena
ed, but Wong Yam was later ar-Pole. With Floyd Bennett as his May Institute for the loan of the rested.
pilot, he took off on May 9 at 12.37 rooma.
•
On the application of Sub-a.m. and they had two exciting. Inspector W. R. Chester Woods, experiences before getting to the Wong Yam was remanded by the Pole. The engines began to konk Magistrate for one week.
and Bennett climbed out on the wing in the bitter cold and remedied the trouble.
SHANGHAI SHARES
LATEST CABLED
QUOTATIONS
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Latoran oil leak developed. They d'acovered, however, that the plane would fly on two engines and cut off the damaged imotor.
Arriving at the Pole at 9.64 a.mn.
TIENTSIN-PUKOW RLY. DEFAULT
REPRESENTATIONS ·
TO BE MADE
London, Doc. 11.
BODY FOUND IN HARBOUR
FOUL PLAY THEORY DISCARDED
ELLIS KADOORIE required to bring to light and repair CONTRACT BRIDGE
SCHOOL
GOOD YEAR'S WORK
REPORTED
their ravages.
A was emphasized in last year's Headmaster's report the health of both staff and puplis has again been excellent.
essential that students be in a fit state physically to profit by the education we provide for them, To this end we are in debted for medical attention and treatment to our school clinic and also to the adjacent Government Civil Hospital,
· HEALTH EXHIBITION,
TOURNAMENT
FIRST ROUND RESULTS
M. H. Lo & H, Lo beat Mrs. Grist &. Dr. L. Newton,
M. K. Lo & M. W. Lo boat Mrs... A. L. Shields & Mrs. Grossman.
Major Field & F. W. Edge boat
work, adding that they reflected great arranged by the Medical Officer forrs, W. M. Lambert & Mrs, M. A.
Presenting the prizes at the Ellis Kadoorie School this morning the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau heartily con- gratulated Mr. J. Ralston, Headmaster. on the splendid results of the year's credit on the stair and students.
Hon. Mr. Chau regretted the im pending departure of Mr. Ralston to tako over other duties and deeply sympathised with the School in the loss it would sustain. He wished Mr. Ruiston every success in his now aphore of usefulness.
A successful Health Exhibition Schools was recently held in the school during which there word public lectures and demonstrations by the school doctors and nurses. Our older boys attended these and showed great Interest,
Johnson.
F. V. Botelho & A. A. D'Azavodo beat Mrs. J. H. Lewis. Turner & Mrs. Odell.
R. E. Russell & D. A. O'Kleffs beat Mrs. Worthington & Mrs. Keary,
The usual out-door and indoor
Mrs. Litton & Dr. Chaun beat Mr. N. L. Smith, Director of Educa sports wore taken part in during the tion, proposed thanks to Hon. Mr. period under review, and recreational Mrs. D. J. Lewle & Mrs. W. Clark. and educational excursiona by both M. David and M. A. Tobias beat Chau and referred to his associations: sea and land were greatly enjoyed by Mrs. M. E. Politi & E. M. Raymond. with that gentleman's father, adding staff and pupils. A feature of the Mrs. Muzzali & Major: Duclos
that his expectations as to whether
Dr. T. N. Chau would follow in his work in the highest classes has been beat Mr. & Mrs. Herman,
father's footsteps had been fulfilled in tho, periodle visits paid under the
R. E. Lindsell & M, E. 'Politi avery, respect. Mt. Smith said the guidance of their teachers to places beat D. Denham & G, Groves.
school, above all others, was a monu- ment to Chinese endeavour.
THE ANNUAL REPORT.
Woo Hay-tong Scholarship-Clans
Ko Tack-hang
of instructional interest in different parts of the Colony, The broader
W. L. McKenzie & L. E. Stono cultural aspect of modern education beat J. E. Bollard & Andrew Tec has received definito attention and to P. N, da Silva & H. A, Barros this end have contributed a weekly beat Mr. & Mrs. Kershaw. The Headmaator, Mr. J. Ralston. pictorial lesson current events and said: The school year which com- the supply of suitable English and moneed
Chinese periodicals to the school Rend-. on 1st.
1093. January, terminated on 31st. October. This ing Roont. The prefects have done curtailment of the session necessitatedelcient work in maintaining dia- A certain spoeding up of the work;ipline, bath is school and without. but the keenness of the pupils and the co-operation of the stair enabled the curriculum in all classes to be com pletely overtaken.
SCOUT TROOP ACTIVITIES
Ho Kam-tong Scholarship-Class 5. Ho Wing-ho.
Chan Kai-ming Scholarship-Class 5. Wong Cham.
1.
Bir Ella Kadooria Prizes Class 6. Li Chan-wing; 2, Wong Cham Class Prizes Class 6. 1, Chan Shiu-chung: 2, Chan Bon-ming: 8, Tong Man-chi,
Chinero Priscs Class 6. 1. Wong Man-tai; 2, Li Chan-wing: 3, Wong Man-wa
Government Free Scholarship Class 6. Lau Yuehenk.
Unfortunately, certain irregularities wore brought to light regarding the The maximum enrolment was 441, conduct of some members of our Ellis a decrease of 20. The average daily Kadourle School Troop of Boy Scouts. attendance was 418, an Improvement In spite of diligent search and enquiry, on even last year's excellent percent-no suitable oflicers could be found age. The almost complete eliminato take charge, and the activities of tion of frivolous excuses for absence the troop have regretfully been dis in a very gratifying feature of the continued. I hope this will prove only school at the present time. Parents and guardians are at last realising temporary suspension of this useful
influence in school life. that requests for leave on, inadequate, I desire to thank publicly the grounds will not be acceded to, donors of the scholarships presented In January I took over Headmaster- to-day, No Headmaster's speech is ship from Mr. Key. We were glad in complete without formal reference to 8. Kwok Hen-ming. September to welcome back once more the good work of his teachers. I have Mrs. Church who came to replace 'never paid tribute to the labours of Mrs. O'Connor. The latter has goneta more willing and able
ntaff.
Woo Hay-tong Scholarship-Class 6. Liang Yik-kan
Ho Kan-tong Scholarship. Class 6. Kwok Kal-chin.
Chan Kai-ming Scholarship Class Sir Eilis Kadoorlo Prizes Clasa 6. Yuca
Choi-yik; 2, Liang Yik-kan Class Prizes Class 6. Yuen Chol Yik; equal 2 Tang Yuen-Sang and Leung Ship Kwal.
on well-earned leave to Europe after shall part with you all with great years continuous service in the regret when I proceed from here on Education Department. Also in the transfer next week. The school, how-
Chinese Prizes.Class 0. 1, Kwok month of September Mrs. Stubbings ever, is fortunate in that my pince as Hon-ming; 2, Li Yee-moon; 3, Kwok returned to us on transfer from Headmaster will be filled by hir. Kay. Kal-chlu. Belillos Pubile School. Her
Government Free Schoolarskip work (Applause). I fool certain you will higher classes. We were sorry to conclusion I wish to thank the visitors! here is of the greatest value in the all be glad to have him back. in Class 7. Tang Wingkai.
Woo Hay-tong Scholarship-Clagn lose the services of Miss Nowsholme for their attendance especially, the
7. Au Sheo-him. last June. She is now HeadmistressHon. Mr. Chan whom we are
Lau Chu-pak Scholarship.-Class 7. of the Peak School; but we hope she delighted to welcome among us to Fung Neck-leung. male,will return to us early in the New day. Mr. Chau has honoured us by
Sir Ellis Kadoorio Prizes Closa 7, consenting to diatribute these prizes 1, Tang Wing-kal; 2, Fung Ngok- and scholarships won by the recipients loung.
Class Prizes-Class 7. 1, Ho Chi in the recent Annual Examinations.. I now invite him to do so and kong; 2. Wong Kin-kun; 8, Li Choe As already stated, the educational hope he will address us afterwards.ying el work done during last session was (Applause). eminently satisfactory and the resulta
EXAMINATION SUCCESSES.
The body of a Chinese aged about 30, was found floating Year. in the harbour at 10.30 am to day. A rope which, was apparent-. y tied round the waist led to a Auspicion of foul play.
Mr. T. Murphy and Inspector in the Annual Examination proved! SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRÍZES. Chester Woods immediately went this. In Class 4, 48 boys prosented
themselves for the Annual Examina- Government Scholarships to Queen's to Yaumati to inspect the botton, and 84 were successful. It is College, or King's College Class 1 and to investigate, and came to the interesting to note that of these 34, Ko Tsok-yum, Chowan Class 4 Woo Rastons conclusion, that it was 311 dinary case of drowning.
Or, only 11 alected to be promoted to Taan-sau, Poon Ying-chow, Shum
| King's College, while 23 proceeded Wing-hong, Wong Yan-chow.
from here to Queen's to continue Woo Hay-tong Scholarship.-Class their studies."
Ha Moc-chim.
The body was in an advanced state of decomposition.
Chinese Prizca-Class 7. 1, Tang Wing-kai; 2, Au Shen-him; 3, Li Chea. ying.
Government Free Scholarship.--- Claan 8-Au Pul-kin.
Woo Hay-tong Scholarship-Clans
Mrs. Lan Cha-Pak Scholarship-- Class 8. Wong Blu-po.
Sir Ellis Kadooria Prizes-Class 8.
Chinese Prizes-Class 8.- Wong Yiu-ling; 2, 8o Bae-sing; 8, An Pu
It is now believed that while
1, Au Yul-kin: 2, Lan Kwok-in. floating in the water, the body be
As some of you are aware, this Tal Yan Scholarship, · (1st_Intal- Class Prizes Class 8, 1, Lau camo entangled in a piece of rope.
Kwok in: 2, Ho Kwok chocar 3, The theory of foul play is there-school building was erected gradually ment) Class 4. Leung Kan-ki..
Tai Yau Scholarship (2nd Instal-Chan Pul-kun over period of several years by the fore. rullified. -
Ellis Kadoorie Chinese Schools Society ment) Queen's College Kung Ping- of which the late Mr. Lau Chu-pak hong. was secretary. It was finally com- Ho Kam-tong Scholarship.-Class 4. Į kin. pleted in the year 1911 and handed Wong Ho-sun. over to Government in 1915. The Sir Ellia Kadoorie Prizes-Class 4. care and maintenance of the structure 1, Ke Teok-yum; 2, Chow Yun-nui. and furniture are in the hands of tho Class Prizes Class 4. 1, Lam So Public Works
Department, which 2, Man Shun-yeo; 8, Fung Ngok-hang carried out a considerable number of Chinese Prizes Class 4. 1, Chow necessary repairs during last summer Yun-gui; 2, Wong Yan-chow: 3, Poon vacation. There is always an annual Ying-chow.
DANISH ROYALTY IN LONDON:
recurrence of a summer plague of Government Frog Scholarship
PARTY LUNCH & THEATRE white ants and constant vigilance is Class 6. La Charing.
London, Dec. 11. The King and Queen entertained to luncheon, at Buckingham Palace to-day the King and Queen of Don- mark, who are paying a short un- official visit to England.
Their Majesties afterwards at jtended a Command performance of Green Room plays given at Drury Lane Theatre on behalf of King George's pension Fund for Actors and Actresses-British Wireless.
MOUNTAIN'S SEX- APPEAL
The Romance of
He and Ski
Mt. Kosciusko has always bean a popular winter sports resort in New South Wales but the Govern ment tourist department are hop ing to make it even more popular by subtly. very subtly, stressing its sex appeal.
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It has been stated that young people who join in the various sports there, particularly ski-ing, they circled round thirteen times, In the House of Commons to appear to exercise an increased Messrs. Carroll Bros. have just being able as a result of their day, Sir John Simon, replying to attraction for the enbosite sex and received the following cabled quo- observations to confirm Feary's Mr. Morsing with reference to the that if they have any inclination tations of Shanghai shares: bearings.
default од the Tientsin-Pukow International Assuraneda $ 6.28 Shaighal Lands
.80.75
At the end of June, 1927, Byrd Railway loans, said that one or two towards matrimony they will sure- 149.00 flew the Atlantic with three other payments appear to have beenly find a desirable partner: the made into a special reserve account magic of the mountain, sees to 881.00 airman. They spent a whole for the eventual liquidation of the that. At any rate, says Austral News, many couples have recently 48.00 night searching for Paris and loans, but they are insufficient been married following their meet- 18.10 eventually finding themselves off 118.00 the coast Again: landed, in the to make the position in any waying at Kosciusko,
satisfactory. 18.00 Seine estuary, forced down by Sir John Simon is instructing Ometals are now hooing that
Docka
H
Wharves
Trams..
Ewo Cottone
Shanghai Cottons
Langkata, Singlo
Shanghai Explorations
Loans
the flower-carpeted Kosciusko of 135 lack of fuel. They got mahora. In the British Minister to renew re-summer will exercise, a similar
· matter.- 4.65 a rubber boat completely exhaust:resentations in the
romantic attraction.
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PING PONG COMPETITION, Senjor Division Champion, LA Hung-foo; runner-up, Chan Shi chung; semi-finalists, Ng Wing-hong and Chan Hon-ming.
Junior Division. Champion. Ng Pal-ho; runner-up, Li Kut-on; semi- finalista, Au Shin-man and La Hon
kwong.
THE NEW DISARMAMENT DIPLOMACY