NANCY
I'VE GOT A CASE
OUT WHO. BUSTED)
FOR YA--- FIND
THE WINDOW
IN MY
WE'LL
HOUSE!) (LEAVE
SOLVE
IT ΤΟ
US!
ITA
LET'S GIT RIGHT
FOIST I'LL
LOOK
OVER THERE!
FER SOME CLUES!
Tuesday.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
I'LL LOOK AROUND. FOR FOOTPRINTS,
May 2, 1939.
By Ernie Bushmiller
CRASH
SOME DETECTIVE,
Preparations For Olympic Games Proceed
Finland Leads All In Enthusiasm For Next
Sports Event
Year's Sports
London, Apr. 1.
PREPARATIONS for the Olympic Games at Helsinki next year are going well, I hear. Set with the task of doing in two years what others have been able to spread over twice that time, the Finns have made such progress that they propose to hold a “dress rehearsal” in August.
Two kilometres from the Olympic | Stadium an Olympic Vilinge is aris- Ing. Here many of the world's athletes will be housed during the summer of 1940. At least 30 three-
STEAMBOAT RACE
storied houses are being built, and Old Paddle Wheelers On
though the apartments will be small no effort la to be spared to make
them comfortable. Local police, postmen, taxi-drivers, trum conduc- fors, railway staff and shop assistants are busy studying English, Swedish; and German.
No country in the world surpasses Finland in enthusiasm for athletics, The number of tickets. nvpilable for Finns was nearly one millinn, but many more could have been sold, though the population of the coun- Iry is under 4 million,
DOMINION FRIENDS English athletes who are expecting
Mississippi River
San Francisco, Apr. 23, The old Mississippi River paddle wheeler, the Golden Eagle, was de- clured winner of the national steam- boat race to-night, beating two larger and newer California river boats in the inter-sectional competition.
The Golden Eagle steamed down the Mississipp! from St. Louis to Cape Girardeau last night at an average speed of 12.9 miles an hour
to compete at Helsinki are hoping to beat the Delta Queen and the
of
Delta King of California.
Italph Bellamy, Fay Wray and Regis Toomy are the trio who risk their lives to defend America's military and naval secrets in the timely Colombla fim. "Smashing the Spy Ring." showing to-morrow at the King's Theatre.
World Record Created
In Relay Swim
Columbus, Ohio, Apr. 1.
incet there old and new felenda from the Dominions.
are watching with particular interest just now the
The Dolta Queen steamed from carcers of a number overseas Sacramento in San Francisco and the The New York Athletic Club's fine relay team set a world athletes, including D. B. Dunn and Delta King from Stockton to San record of 3:31.3 for the 400-yard freestyle event last night in the Athol Stubbs of Sydney, both of Francisco.
National A. A. U. Swimming championships, giving the Gothamites whom are promising candidates for Olympic honours.
The two Callfornia boats staged aa 3-point lead for the team championship now held by Ohio State
University,
I am told that Dunn is the fastest thrliling Bonish with the Delta King human in Australia, says an English crossing the finish line 200 yards correspondent. His recent perform-ahead on the boals of miles per hour, onces have certainly been impressive but the Delta Queen was decinred and suggest that in another year he runner-up to the Golden Eagle might well be breaking world re- United Press.
cords, particularly in the 100 yards
Local Cycling
RECORDS ATTACKED DURING WEEK-END
Initial figures for the .40 miles Colony cycling record under Class "A" regulations were established by Geo. Cottrell on Sunday, when he clocked 2 hrs. 21 mins. 58 SECS, (10.005 m.p.h.) over a slow course in the northem section of the New Territories. A moderate east wind made going difficult in the latter stoges, after he had reached the halfway point in 1 hr. 2 mins, Cottrell used a gear of 74 inches.
In connection with the trial, tie Club left the Alhambra Theatre at 9am. The party split at Shamshui- po, part proceeding to Castle Peak Bay, and the remainder pedalling via Taipo to the halfway point. The latter met the main party at Sunbue at 1.30 p.m. Kowloon was goined by the combined party at 4.40 p.m. after 24 hours' riding from Sanhue, In- cluding a lengthy halt at Tingkau.
Crossing to the Island, some mem- bers, including Cottrell, decided to continue riding to complete the "century" for the day, and this they successfully carried out, a portion bringing the day's activities to a close at 11.45 pm.
Unofficial Attempt
On Wednesday, the Club's outing witnessed' an unofficial attempt on the Class "D" Island Circuit lowest standard Agures of 1 hr. 45 mins. The rider succeeded in clocking 1 br. 27 mins. 42 sees. In spite of a delay of 2% mins. at 16%1⁄2 miles, and averaged 17.016 m.p.h. for the gruell- ing course. Weather conditions were virtually perfect, and a gear of 66" Wos used. Section times were:- The New York A, C, ripped a tenth Ohio State, in losing the relay Shaukiwan (hillfoot) 17 m. 00 s.; the second, defending Lyemus H Ascent 27.65; Tytam of a second off the 3:31.4 world mark crown, was set in 1937
by the Universlty of champion deposed last night. In the Tuk Dam 3127, and Stanley Turn Michigan, and beat Yale University's 220-yard freestyle, Jack Medica of 37.40.; Deep Water Bay (Golf Club) freshmen by five yards. The Yale the New York A. C. splashed to vic-49.48. Aberdeen (17 miles) 1 hr; Roads Jubilee Sassoon varalty was third, and Ohio State's 1ory in 2:12.7, defeating the defend- Junction
ing titleholder, Ralph Flanagan of 1.11.30. Kennedy Town tram ter-
minus 1,18,50, The relay victory, in which Tom Austin,
Texas. McDermott, Jim Reilly, Walter R. R. Hough of Princeton won the Attendance on Saturday afternoon's for which he has just set up al
Spence and Peter Fick represented 220-yard breast stroke in with three fine outing was thoroughly enjoyed run was poor, but, nevertheless, a world record though nothing under
the New York A. C, gave-that-club- Brockion, Mass. miles, of course, is recognised for a
Authony A. Porcls of Brockton 20 points for the first seven events, events to go: New York AC. 20: The route chosen was via King's walking record by the International lenped into
State 17: Medinah Club of Road to Shaukiwan, thence to Tytem the limelight briefly three ahead of Ohio State. The win- Ohlo Federation. Can this 28-year-old
when ke ndmitted stealing aning team split the world record Chicago 15; Yale Freshmen 8: De- Gap and Shek O. A brief halt was woman's leg." He admitted break-about equally. Fick paced the quar- troll A. C. 8; Princeton 5, Tale Var-made on the beach, and the journey ing a window at the Barbour Welting tet with a 51.4 performance, Spence's sity 4; Fremont, Ohio, High School company and taking the leg from a time was 52.2, Reilly made his 100 and Mercersberg Academy 2; Provi- display model. He was placed on yards in 53.2. and McDermott Indence Boys Club and Pairmont Hotel may not have long to walt for the probation for a year.
54.5.
IS. C. 1.
and the broad jump.
English walkers ure wondering
how Stubbs will fare when he at Notoriety Fleeting
templs longer distances than the
mite
Sydney business man, who walked a mile in 6 minutes 16.2 seconds, beat the recard of the Norwegian, Edgar Brunn, in the 10,000 metres?
answer.
Troops To Keep Kilt
London.
The War Office has issued n rens- suring statement--the kit of the Highland Regiments is to stay-in spite of mechanized warfare. But, it adds, "there may be modifications."
SPORT ADVTS
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE
THE FOURTH EXTRA MEETING will be hold (weather) permitting at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 6th May, 1930, com- mencing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung at 1.30
p.m.
MEMBERY''ENCLOSURE
No one without a badge will be admitted to the Members Enclosure. Such must be worn throughout the duration of each meeting, in such a manner as to bo readily identified.
Badges admitting Non-Members to the Members Enclosure and Club Rooms at $5 for Gentlemen and $3 for Ladles (both including tax) are obtainable through the SECRETARY upon the personal or written applica- tion of a Member, auch Member to be responsible for all visitors intro- duced by him, and for Payment' of all Chits, elc.
The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, Exchange Buliding, (Tel, 27704) will close at 12 NOON.
Tiffins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel.: 21020).
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
The price of admission to the Public Enclosure in $1 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform are admitted Half Price..
By Order,
O. B. BROWNANA
Secretary. Hongkong, 1st May, 1939:
In Theft
defending champs fourth.
team-
'Zig-Zag Again!
Zig-Zag Buyer:
again
Sykes
BRITAINS
SPORTS SPECIALISTS
ZIG-ZAG“
2:39.3
resumed vin Island Road to Stanley, which was reached at 4.30.p.m. The party then returned to Victoria by way of Repulse Bay and Wongmei- chong Gap to conclude their outing at 6.40 p.m.
This week's programme includes runs from the Methodist Church, Hennessy Road, Wanchai, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, and 2 p.m. on Satur- day, both embracing Island roads, and on outing to Shataukok on Sun- day from the Alhambra Theatre at 0.30 am. Members are reminded that a special general meeting will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday.
YACHTING RACE
True Blue Wins Event Over Six-Mile Course
True Blue took first place in a sweepstake race held by the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club yesterday overn distance of 0.33 Results:
(Miss H. Crawhali Wilson) Gurl
(Miks A. Helberg)
Finished
N
True Blue
10.47.22
16.47.43
17.03.05
(Mrs. M. I. Johnstone)
Kittiwake
17.12.18
Redshank
D.N.F.
D.N.F.
SUPER FOOTBALL
chosen for the 1939
Association Football Cup Final at Wembley
3rd time in last 4 years'
Sole Agents MAMAK & COMPANY 10, Poking Rd., Kowloon,
for 1939:
Tel. 56469..
La Linda'
Koala
(Miss P. M. King)
milles.
Ров.
1
WHY IT'S CALLED THE
ONE-BOTTLE-MEDICINE-CABINET
Thousanda all'Absorbine Je, the "Uno-Bottle Medicine Cabinet" because it has the come bined propertien of an affective italicent and
powerful antiseptic,
An ordinary liniment is designed to pene- trale and ja nauntly, mineral in content. Absorbine A. se made from yerelable exi tracts and amential oils, it will nat Irritata, will not destroy skin tissuer, is plassant and refreshing to bespoke
As an antiaptio, it kills gezom, prevents infection, promotes healing. That's why „Abearbine Jr. muna the let of the alphabet for uses. Try it for Athlete's Foot & Absorters; Bailes Druiser ; Ühildren's horts | Cuta; Eo sema: Farache, Imeet bites; Neuralgia 1 Polson Is Ithoumalis pains; Skin 'disor deres Spratus). With Solate; and Runburn. Buy a bottle 1odke. 2914 ni sil wood stores,
ABSORBINE JR.
For year has relieved sore miseries, mpact- lar aches, brulee, cuts, sprains, abrasions,
IN WIND OR RAIN Jel 28151. The "BURBERRY"
GIVES PROTECTION AND COMFORT!
The "BURBERRY" is WEATHERPROOF and topcoat in one
It is proof against the most; drenching rain or biting wind yet. it allows natural ventilation
For smart appearance and truc economy, the "BURBERRY" is without a rival
**
A wide selection of the newest models in the latest styles and colours are waiting for you.
$85.00 and $100.00
Men's Wear Department
225 LANE CRAWFORD'S A
The House of Quality & Service
ALL OUR YESTERDAYS
"Good party last night, wasn't it? “
to disgustingly cheerful and bright this morning
"I know. It must be very exasperat-
**Er-yes- I anppose so. Somehow ! -don't-scent-to-remember things- prying, i medicine man warned me to
clearly. I've got a vagus recollection of mebody wearing a fez."
Yes. That was you."
** Ok, I see. Tell me, Philip –do you remember me being dropped head downwards from a great height on to a concrete floor, by any chance " "Slight headache, th?"
"Philip — I wish I had your flair for wouderstatement. I feel as though I had lived on an exclusive diet of iron filings and broken glass for the last five years. What amazes me is that you seem to be
stick to 'Gimleis at parties. So I always take the precaution of bring- ing my own battle of Rose's Lime Juice. You may cock a sceptical eye- brow, Edwin — but it works.” "How "
"Rose's Lime Juice is the latestthing in therapeutic agents. It restores the metabolic balance. In simple non- scientific parlance - sultable for a mind such as yours, Edwin - it prevents hangovers." *Why oh why -- didn't you kull me this last night ?"
The last Concert in this Season! PENINSULA HOTEL, ROOF GARDEN Wednesday, 10th May at 9.30 p.m. sharp
TONOFF TRIO
Chamber Music Concert
This programme has never been played before in the Colony!
P. Tschaikovsky-Trio op. 50. A. D'Alessio Trio Symphonico.
(dedicated to Prot. N. A. Tonoff.) ARTISTS:
PROF. N. A TONOFF-Violin PROF. ETTORE PELLEGATTI--"Cello" PROF. HARRY ORE—Piano,
Make your reservations carly at the
PENINSULA HOTEL and ANDERSON MUSIC CO. Admission: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 including Tax
COUNT THE TELEGRAPHS EVERYWHERE