EUROPEAN Y.M.C.A.
SATISFACTORY PERIOD
DISCLOSED
During the year $6,070 was writton off the buildings, and $8,050 was written off the furni ture and Altings.
divided into the following groups:
The Quiet Hours This devotional mosting has been held every Sunday evoning in the members' lounge.
Carol Hervico-Following the in- novation of the previous year this service was held in the West Lounge
na cn the Sunday evening before Christ-
and
De
"THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH.
GANGLAND'S ARMY
MORE RECRUITS THAN REGULAR FORCES
Washington, Mar. 20. "America's underworld has more armed men thay the combin- od United States' Army and Navy," Mr.
Homer Cumminga, United States Attorney-General, Informed the Senate Judiciary Committee to-day,
WEDNESDAY,
·SPIES EXPOSED
ALLEGED AGENTS FOR.
GERMANY
MARCH 21,
1934..
the greatest gang of spica in his- tory, with clear indications of spying operations on a great scala in Britain and United States, be-, sides Franco,"
Police declare that the spica Paris, Mar, 20.
concentrated on information_ros-{ The French Secret Service of-pecting navies, armlos; artillery, cially announced to-day the dis- poison gas and mechanised arma- cavery of a gang of spies working monts.
on behalf of Germany and Russia 'Authorities believe that the to the detriment of Great Britain, gang has been wiped out in France but is still in oxlatence olsowhere. France, and the United States.
COTTON, WHEAT AND SILVER
LATEST NEW YORK
QUOTATIONS
PRINCE GEORGE.
PAYING A VISIT TO RHODESIA
Mateking, Mar, 20. Having completed a six works Messrs. Swan, Culbertson and Frits whirlwind tour of 4,000 miles by have received the following quotations Tall and 2,500 miles by motor, on the New York cotton and wheat Prince George is leaving the Union. and sliver exchanges for yesterday. to-night to visit Ihodesia. A welcome is arranged. Closing
t from native affirmations of apart Itango
Prince George received Mar. 20. hearty message of farewell from 11.08-11.08 the Promier, General Hortzog, on 12.00-12.00 behalf of the Government and 12.18-12.18 people of the Union—Resiter.
Tho balance shoot of
the European Young Men's Christian
Rotreal-A small party of members Association, Kowloon, which has attended a Retreat at Tao Fong Shan just been issued, discloser, an Institute, Shatin, through the kind- excess of income over oxpenditure | ness of Dr. Relcholt. for the year ending December 31, Dobates.--The Literary 1943, of $7,260.48. With a.Burbating Committes arranged six de plus of $20,526.39, carried forwardates and four discussions.
A. D. G.—In addition to the produc- from 1932, the total in hand, tion of plays a play reading was held,
The announcement was mado
Documents found included an The Senato Judiciary Commit- amounts to $27,770.87.
Monthly Notes-This four-paged folder giving particulars of the activite is considering new Bills to following the alleged confessions Industrial plan of Paria, a plan
for Industrial mobilisation in war-March ties was sent to all members monthly, promote war against gangsters. of an American named Switz, time and a map of all France's May
Library 18,007' books were taken
·July... Mr. Cummings added that legis, whose wife, it is recalled, was ar- factories.-United Press, out during year, an increase of
October Jative proposals were necessary rested last December.
La Bello a "twilight" of au
Sophle, otherwise December because of
January Switz and his wife have alleged-known as Sophie Drost, a cafe thority between State and Federal jurisdictions, which afforded rov-ly confessed, after eight hours un-proprietress, on January 24 last ing bands of criminals an oppor-dor "third degree" examination, was sentenced to three years' im- Inprisonment nt Strassburg for as- monthly tunity to operate successfully and immediately, upon tho
formation thus, obtained, police sociation with a great capionage swooped down on sixteen other system. Sho was implicated in any suspecte, among whom was Pro- the theft of a new French ma- July tour-stitute, In
fessor Reich, of the Biologien) In- chine-gun, with which she was September
this stituto the attempting to cross the German Army's poison gne is tested. frontier when arrested.
Police told a United Press cor- A German was among five others respondent that they had "exposed sentenced at the same time.
Income included $65,363.01 for room rents, $11.276.28 profit on meals and refreshments, $10,966 subscriptions, and $0,637.75 swim- ming bath receipts, including subscriptions from the Women's Section.
The annual report renda us follows:
During the year the following Direc tant resigned on account of leave or departure from the Colony: Hon, Mr. W. IL Bell, Mr. F. A. Pollock,
Brigadier R. B. Cousens, D. 8. O., Commcdora E. McC. W. Lawrie, D. 5. O., Hon. Sir W. E, L. Shenton, Mr.
C. Hekling.
77 on fast year's figure. 323 new books, fiction and miscellaneous, were added to the Library.
Social.
Ladies' Night-These functions consisting of a concert pre-Renter. ceded by a special dinner, have been steadily supported and are the most p popular events held in the Association. Brkige and “Whist Drivea. Four Bridge and Whist Drives were held in the West Lounge.
were
BilliardsFour tournaments held and several matches with other teams were played.
were re-turfed. Two American naments were held.
Squash Rackets:-Two nutches were played against other clubs and frequent use is made of the courts by enthusiasts.
court
Badminton-A badminton was marked In the West Lounge and has proved popular.
Golf:-One fournament was played and another is in progress.
Sen-Going Membership.
Bathing Plenies-During the sum mer eleven launch picnics were held The following Directors joined the with an average attendance of 80, Board.Mr. J. I. Bousfield, Brigadier Male Voice Choir:-Under the G. B. Rowan-Hamilton, B. S. O., Com leadership of Mr. Rupert Baldwin, nodore Frank Elliott, O. B.E., Mr.JA.T.C.L. the Chole has met weekly M. H. Turner, Mr. A. S. Muckichan, for practices and on two ocenalona hus
The Board records with regret the frondent from the Hongkong sta- | This section is mainly composed of departure of Me, Ga G. Hickling who tion. The Chair also assisted at the feers of the Merchant Service work- had been a Director for many years) St. Andrew's Church Pageant and op-flag on the China count. Visits to and had always shown a grent intor-| peared at several Ladies' Night con- chips in the harbour are regularly ext in the affairs of the Association. certs and at the Sailors' and Soldiers' | maintained. Many officers studying for their examinations stay in the Membership.
building.
Home,
Athletics,
/
During the year, 116 new membern Swimming Bath:-A substantial ins Navy, Army and Air Force. resident in the Colony, and 63 secrease over last year's figures was
The activities of this Seetles have
ng members joined the Y.M.C.A. shown in the number of persons who been greatly increased during the
berships for the past two used the swimming hath. Numerous
follows:
1932 1933 clubs and schools used the Y.M.C.A. past year. 24 whist drives, 8 concerts
As the venus for their swimming and 8 dances were well attended,
On Christmas Day the V.M.C.A. aporta and practically all the Naval and Military units hold their annual members once again entertained their aqaatle sports in the bath, in addi. Service friends to a special timn. tion to about 200 water polo,gamen. followed by a hockey match naik tea,
to ident
*upden
стота. re-
Colony
nogo papers, kient
Total
Ελύτης
296 200
(Sen-go-
11 17
247 184 do 512
The Y.M.C.A. entered two teams In
Wall attended Galns and
an un-
Women's Section.
O .KLA.S.A. water poln lengue. the "A" team maintaining
The Committee, with Mrs. J. H. broken record of victories and win- Hunt as Chairman, and Mrs, F. Bar- ron as Recording Secretary, arranged During the first half of the yearning the competition shield. the residential quarters were fully
Dances a programme consisting of First Aid
by Mrs. Minett. M. D necupled, but awing to the large num were held numthly during the sum-lectures
| mer.
Leather craft classes under Mrs. J. hor of residents proceeding on leave;
YM.CA. meinburu and members of H. Hunt; Ladies' Choir under Mine or departing from the Colony there; were severní rooms vacil during the the Women's Section carried off many Irene Roe, L. R. A. M., A. I. C. M., remaining months. The demand of the A.S.A. championships which Dressmaking class under, Mrs. F. again showing a slight increase and were swum In the bath,
it is to be hoped that soon the full accommodation will ba' occuplet.
Activities.
The object of the Association being
the promotion of the spiritual, in-
Barron.
was higher this year than ever he stall at the
Hockey: The standard of hockey The leather craft class provided a St. Andrew's Church before, Three teams played an Fair.
average of three games per week dur-: At Homes for new members wart ing the season. The first XI sgnín visit-į regularly held.
ed Minero and played the Portuguese The lockey team hnd a successful team. The Women's Section entered pestsen.
tellectual, physical and social welfare a team in the Cher Clarke competi- Members of this section are granted of young men, the programme of the tion.
the use of the library and the swim- activities of thu Añsociation may bej Tennis: The courts at King's Purk | ming_bath ni stated periods. Bus.
TO-DAY
SHAKES
SHE
Cotton
Cloan
Mar. 10.
.
11.01
11.06
12.09
12.21
12.30-12.33
12.32
12.42-12.42
12.07
12.45-12.40
Spot..
12.20
12.30
|July
Chiengo Whent
€8 Bilver
084-08
Clone
Close
Closing
Afar. 19.
Mar. 10.
Rango Mar. 20.
87%
87-487
(March
45,20
45.85-45.85
87%
88%
88-884 July
874-8712 May
45.65
46.00-40.00
45 35
40.95-46.35
May
Winnipeg Wheat
Close
Mar. 19. 67%
September.. 40.26
48.65-40.70
47,40-47.55
47.66-47.05
KING'S
Closing
Rangu
Mar. 20.
Closing Range
Mar. 20.
67%-67%
December... 40.90
January
47.15
Total sales for the day:-
4,600,000 ozs. ·4,550,000 ozK (184 Contracts) (182 Contracts).
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A
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Ask for it at
THE CHINA DISPENSARY, LTD.
82. Queen's Road Central,
Tel. 22599.
Tol. 58754.
Buses 3 & 4.
Ma Tau Wai Road,
Kowloon.
On the 16TH OF MARCH a special RIDING and TRAINING TRACK over 1/3 mile in length will be completed and OPENED at the Academy.
The Academy also has a special place for jumping and a track of 1/5 mile for beginners. The Academy has stalls with oaic-wooden floors for protection against rheumatism and stalls with ordinary ground for ponies in treatment. The Academy also employs a first class European blacksmith. Ponies can be clipped at the Academy. The Acadomy controls over 40 Australian and China pontes for hunt- ing. Sumping, racing and riding lessons.
In spare time Children are allowed free riding on qulet pontes under Koporvision.
Buld and turing of ponies. Stocks kopt of saddlery (Polo, racing hacking), polo Tints, medicino, sticks, ute. ate.
Lieut. Col. D. G. KOZIKIS,
Director.
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