NANCY
DID I HEAR YOU FALL, AUNT FRITZI?
YES!--- YOUR DOLL WAS ON THE FLOOR
AND I TRIPPED
ON IT!
Wednesday
OH DEAR!-- HOW CARELESS
OF ME TO LEAVE IT
THERE!
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
YES---AND THIS
CALLS FOR PUNISHMENT, YOUNG LADY!
December 14, 1938.
By Ernie Bushmiller
TRAGIC DEATH OF
YOUNG BOXER IN SAN FRANCISCO. Andre Shelaeff Collapses After Fight: Operation Fails To Save His Life
San Francisco, Dec. 13. Andre Shelaeff, the youthful Russian boxer from Shanghai, who went to the United States to seek new fields to conquer, is dead.
He collapsed in his dressing room after his fight here last night with the veteran, George Salvadore, und died to-day from concussion of the
brain.
The Police said that a technical charge of manslaughter would be Aled against Salvadore.
Shelect fell neznscious under a! cold shower after his light, and was rushed to hospital. The surgeon is; reported to have found, from an E- ray examination, evidence of an old head injury and an old binod-clat.
An operation was carried out im- mediately, but Shelaeft died this; morning.
The former Shanghai boy took no head punishment in his fight last night:
No charge has been fird assisti Salvadore.-Reuter.
CHAMPION OF ORIENT
One of the greatest products of the Shanghai ring Shelacff beaf) every well:rweight in that eity be- fore he went [0 the Philippines carly this year and won the title of welterweight Clampion of
Orient. Amongst those he fought Were Kid Vicente, Young Heary and Kid Alde His performances in the Far East were so geod that he was encouraged is geek fame and fortune) in Amerien, and he went
TO-MORROW -
$1
a
Navy Fifteen Hockey
To Play Army MACAO XI
At Rugger Triangular Tourney On Saturday
The following have been selected to represent the Navy versus The Army at Rugby on the Army Ground at 4 pan. on Saturday, December 17. Jerseys and stockings will be provided, players are requested to bring blue shorts.
A Serum practice will be held on
Friday ut 4.30 p.m.
LOOKING FORWARD TO ARMY VISIT
Macao, Dec. 13.
Hockey circles in Macao live greeted the news that, a match has been arranged with a Hongkong team with much enthusiasm, and the local side is keenly anticipating a good game against the Army Officers' team next Sunday, Dec. 18. To keep the Interest going, the second term of the Macup Hockey Club will meet the Hongkong University's eleven Dec. 20.
on
Bakewell Gets Help From Public
Plight Of Former England Batsman
London, Nov. 20. Public assistance is being received by Alfred Bakewell, the Northamp- tonshire and England batsman,
Since his right wrist was cracked in a a car crash more than two years ago he has had great difficulty in finding a living.
Often he has not known where he
would get his next few shillings.
Lately he has been spending his in watchmen's huts or at the A. B. Hunt (Eagle); Lieut. Watters
nights Northampton County Cricket ground, the scene of many of his triumphs.
When the (Medway); Lleut Skelton (Medway),
plaster of Paris was P. O. Askwith (Dainly), Lieut (5) Lewis (Birmingham); Lieut Elliot Macao is looking forward to regular taken from his wrist last week the doctors saw with dismay that his United States several months ago. (Capt.) (Eagle), Lieut. Talbot (Med- visits on week-ends from Hongkong doe Since then, he has fought with only way); A. B. Thatcher (Eagle): Mr. teams throughout the rest of the constitution, which had been stand-
(Duncan);
LAH
Scascason. So far only one match has up magnificently to his ordeal, moderate success, but such a tragic Witherdon ending to his pugli stie career, which tumans (Eagle). Sub (A) been definitely arranged for 1939. was beginning to deteriorate,
If the must recent of several ad shown such great promise, will Hain (Eagle); Licut Darling (Med- it will be played on Jan. 8 when the
uy will be
Macao's o-operations is to be successful, it is An-¡ponents. The friends in the Far East, with whom Manners (Birmingham); Lieut
derson (Medway), he had been so popular.
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come as a great sheek to all his way); Lieut Ogle (Medway); Licut Royal N Hongkong Police have essential that his strength should be
Jacqueline Laurent and Mickey Rooney, two of the principals in
the "Judge Hardy's Children," coming to the King's Theatre to-morrow.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 2.30 -5.15 & 7.20 ONLY
AT THE
QUEEN'S
PRESENTING another TIPTOP COMEDY PROGRAMME
RETURN SHOWINGS OF SELECTED WALT DISNEY CARTOONS'
BY REQUEST . . .
DONALD DUCK
IN
"SELF CONTROL"
MICKEY MOUSE & HIS PALS
IN
"HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY"
"BOAT BUILDERS"
AND
ANOTHER NEW "ANNABEL" COMEDY
DIZZY
FIGHT!!..In this corner, the glamorous, tempestuous mozie star; in the other corner, the super-power press- agent with his screwy ideas!
.. Now we're all set for LAUGHS?
Lucille
Jack OAKIE BALL
seronth
DAFFY ... SCREWY !
ANNABEL TAKES ATOUR
RUTH DONNELLY BRADLEY PAGE RALPH FORBES FRANCES MIRCER
VI LOU LUSTY, Bereen aley by Bon Dronet and Odei Casat
been invited to play on Jan. 15, and other clubs will also be approached for subsequent fixtures.
The local eleven is in fine form and it is hoped that before the close of the season, every club wil have tested its mettle against Macao's team which still maintains the greatest zest for the game-Our Own Correspondent.
GAME CANCELLED
maintained.
In spite of all his troubles Bake- well refuses of give up hope of re- suming his career as a batsman.
SCORER STARTS FUND
-
"I think it is a million to one on my playing next summer," he said. " belleve my wrist will be perfect, but I shall know for certain after
months' two or three
more trent- nt "
Owing to the fact that the Middle-¦ment.” sex Regiment is now in camp, to- Prospects are brighter for Bake- day's hickey match against the Club well ποιν Mr. L. Baklliner, the has been cancelled.
Northants Club scorer, has started a fund for his benefit. J
Bakewell is grateful to Mr. Bul- limer, but more than anything else
Meetings Banned he wants to get back to the game so
In Memelland
Memel, Dec. 13.
All political meetings have been prohibited in Memelland until fur- ther notice, by order of the Memel Executive.
The reason given for this measure in that demonstrations against the Kaunas Government have been or- Kanised by Lithuanians, living in Memelland in connection with the
that he can stand on his own feet.
TWO PAIRS GIVE "Y" VICTORY
proon movement in Lithuania -Despite the fact that their third-
At
string pair, K C. Lau and T. S. Yang, lost all three sets, the Chinese
meeting here attended byy yet managed to defent Univer-
3.000 Lithuanians on Monday even-
ing, a resolution was passed demand-alty "B" by 0-3 in the "A" Division of the Badminton League last even- appointment of Lithuanian Cabinet, under the former ing. Scores:
ing the
Po:mier, Occan.
A
new
M. Voldemaras.-Trona-
SPORT ADVTS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
THE THIRTEENTH EXTRA RACE, MEETING Wwill be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 17th December, 1938, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
C. Au and F. Koh (Chinese "Y") bent
S. K. Lim and K. P. Yech 21-0; beat C. S. Heng and S. L. Yong 21-3; beat K. 11. Goh and C. S. Loke 21-3.
P. H. Wong and H. Koh (Chinese ("y") boat Lam and Yeoh 21-15; beat Heng and Yong 21-7; beat Goh and Loke 21-14.
K. C. Lou and T. S. Yang (Chinese "Y") lost to Lim and Yeoh 10-21; i lost to Heng and Yong 15-21; lost
lo Goh and Loke 2-21.
OUR GUIDE
The First Bell will be rung at 1.30, TO THE
p.r.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE
No One without a badge will be
admitted to the Members Enclosure.
CINEMAS
(King's
Such must be worn throughout the "Moonlight Sonata" duration of each meeting in such a manner as to be readily identi
Theatre, 10-day.).--This picture is Identified. Badges admitting Non-Members to being shown for one day only. It is the Members Enclosure and Club definitely worth seeing for the pre- Jan Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen at sence and playing of Ignace $3.00 for Ladies (both including tor romantic fable about little
ax) Paderewski. There is a surrounding oblainable through the SECRET-
people ARE upon the personal or written over the head of the youngest child whose development never reaches application of Member, such over Member to bo responsible for all in the audience. But visitors introduced by him, and for Paderewski's sake, anyway, Marle Payment of all Chits, etc.
Tempest, Charles Farrell, Barbara The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, Greene and Erie Portman are others Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) will in the cast.
close at 12 NOON.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
Livialblo Man"
1 for
(Queen's
Jel. 28151.
Open Until 6. p.m.
BLANKETS
The "WONDER” All Wool Coloured Blankets-with Satin Boundends in Soft Shades of :-
GREEN, SKY-BLUE, PINK & PEACH
Size 70" x 90"
Size 80" x 100"
$27.00 oa.
$30.00 ca.
"WITNEY'S" All Wool White Blankets
Single Bed
Double Bed
"MERINO" Blankets:-
Single Bed
Double Bed
$39.00 pair
$75.00 pair
$ 75,00 pair
$125.00 pair
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EXCHANGE
Tiffins are obtainable at the Club Hause provided they are ordered in Theatre, lo-day). That old favourite, advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. directed by James Whale, about the T. London 21020).
scientist who discovers the formuln Demand...
T.T. Shanghai of Invisibility. Good entertainment.
"Passport · flusband" (Alhambra TT. Singapore The price of Admission to the Theatre, tovalay).—To sonic
TT. Japan people, Public Enclosure is $1.00, including the mere presence of Shurt Erwin in
India Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, any picture is guaranice of good fun,
TT. USA. and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and here he is in a leading role of a T.T. Manila and Sailors in Uniform are admitted man being married in name only. TT. Batavia
Half Price.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN.
Secretary. Hongkong, 12th December, 1938.
Belling
Buying
T.T. Bangkok “Bán Quentin" (Oriental Theatre, TT. Sulgon to-day)Follows the present trend TT. France of prison pictures, with Pat O'Brien T. Germany
T.T. Switzerland and Humphrey Bogart in the chief T.T. Australla rolta. Dramatic stuff, with romantie interest supplied by Ann Sheridan, one of the promising newcomers, to ana
4 m/s L/c Lendon 4 m/2 L/c London "Action For Slander (Majelle m/c D/pdo. Theairs, lo-day},--Ose of the best of 4 m/s Li/c USA recent British releases. It is good 4 m/s Franca entertainment, the parts being well 30 d/s Indik handled by the principals, including 119. Cross rate is London Clive Brook.
U.B. Cross rate in London:
ROOM BATH he screen.
$6-
CENTRAL
CLEAN 198
COMFORTABLE
MANILA SHARES
The following quotations were re- .is. 24 eclved after the close of the morning .16. Zaton through Reuters: 175 Nom.
.53%
1081 Antanek 83 Atok
Ithau'o. Gold
25 Benguet Cons
Coco Grove......... Consolid»t^if Mines
149 Demonstration
.10.05 Paracel chumatza .71% a Mastricto .127 Buye
1701⁄4 | Uniwa Paracale ....
Business Done Prices in Pesca
Dec. 13 Dec, 14.
13.50
Ung.
ex-dlv.
yanng vinofa me
מ,ן
The following in Swan, Culbertson / & Frits report on this morning's
11.80 Part
Manila" market" held."- quiet.
mikisiŝafoaks tremaining Antamok and United olis; showed " gains of
@rospectivelyś3) Berguet fart 10 points, betrig
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