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THURSDAY" JANUARY 21 112.

CARPENTIER'S TRIUMPH.

ROW BECHETT. WAS DEFEATED.

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To boxing enthusiasts of the Colony the Overseas edition of the Daily

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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,

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Then Carpentier was little more than a bay, but those delents caused some of the old stagers present to form the opinon that Beckett's rugged is to experience an epidemic of in- The question of whether Hongkong style would prove victorious.

Beckett's right to be in the ringuenza and the methods of prevention

"The"death" occurted early, this with Carpentie was unquestioned of the spread the disease is at pre-morning at his residence. No. d.

sent exercising many minds. His rise has been meteoric, and start-

Endes Broadwood Road, of Mr. Leonard Le ed from the Albert Hall Tournament touring to get a true idea of the Breton of Messrs. Alex Ross & CDURAL BUILDING LOT-Cosi last December.

serg state of things representative Mr. Le Breton, who was 22-years of ing over 48,000 sq. foot with of the paper called on the Medical age, had lived in the Colony practic TWO-ROOMED semi-detached Officer of Health, and in reply to his ally all his life, coming here when HOUSE, and levelled it up which request for information was given a quite a small child, After leaving wo mahouses could be built. The lew details of 'flu. In the Arst place school be joined the frm of Messrs. houses are easily convertible into one, it was emphasised that there was no Alex. Ross & Co., and early showed and are suitable for a Private Hotel or cause for alarm. During this year much promise. He worked his way up Moss Apply to:-LINETEAD & DAVIS. butable to influenza. This, of course, post at the time of his death. His only thirteen deaths have been record to the position of manager of the ed as being due, or likely to be anri- machinery department bolding the does not mean to say that cases are general desposition isought him a hot occurring. They are. Everyone wide circle of friends, among whom knows of it, "but generally the attacks he enjoyed the greatest popularity,

Mirror of December 11 is bound to

Before the war he had engaged in be of great interest as it tells the

many.conrests; indeed, he commenced story of Carpenter's victory over his career. like many other good men Beckett in a striking series of pic-in the fair booth, tures. On the front page there is a But he had never attained a tril- big photograph of Becker down for liance which would entitle him to rank the count with Carpentier standing work, practice and training, however, with the Eest. Hard conscientious back, white another shows the loser have worked wonders with the Eng 'being helped back to his comer lishman, as his recent victories show. his opponent.

In reporting on the fight the same journal' says:

Wonderful scenes were witnessed ourside and inside the Stadium.

Long before the doors were opened,

sary,

First Bombardier Wells was beaten.. to the great surprise of many outside his circle. These people thought it was a fluke. but later he decisively defeated Frank Goddard in the second

Subsequently Eddie McGoorty came

round..

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seem to be of mild form. The while he was also a member of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Medical Officer poimed out that it Hongkong Club and the Royal Hong- the THIRTY-FIRST ORDINARY was impossible to give the number of Long Golf Club. Was a good all round MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS to

•cases that had occurred as influenza aportemag and some years ago came this Company will be held at the was not notifiable and when asked it out the winner of a long cycle race COMPANY'S OFFICES, VICTORIA crowds began to gather, oblivious of along in the hope of stopping Bec- Such a course was likely to be adopt-over in the New Territory. The nature BUILDING on THURSDAY, 5th kett's progress, but although he stood explained certain difficulties in the of his business naturally brought February, 1920, at 12 o'clock Noon, the rain which fell at intervals and up for seventeen rounds he failed.

way, chief of which is that au in the him into close relations with the for the purpose of receiving the as time wore on special regulation of That contest proved one thing above early stages and an ordinary cold are automobile movement in the Colony REPORT of DIRECTORS, together the traffic in Holborn became neces-all else, it showed the experts that similar. Even if the disease should Mr. Le Breton is survived by his wife with Statement of Accounts for the

Beckett knew mure about the scienti be made one for compulsory reporting and a small son to whom general sym year ending 31st December, 1919

many cases would get by. as only pathy will be extended. He had only The REGISTER of SHARES of the Never before in the history of box-Se side of the game than he had been those would be notified in which the been ill sbout a week but during the Company will be -CLOSED_from.

given credit for.. ing has a contest aroused such wen

Nerves form no part of his composi-patient was sufficiently if to call in last two days the influenza from Wednesday 28th. January to Thurs derfull interest...

tion, as was fully evidenced. He had the aid of a medical man, while those which he was suffering took a serious day 5th February, 1920, (both days Waterko. from

wonderful reception on arriving at only slightly affected would continue turn and he succumbed to pneumonia. inclusive), during which period no.

The funeral takes place, this after TRANSFER of SHARES. to spread the disease. With regard to where he drove straight to his hotel and went to any campaign against we disease the noon passing the Monument at S Registered.

difficulties are very great.

o'clock.. If possible it will be of a sleep for the afternoon.

hebe conducted as are against small-military character as deceased had pox or plague as the diseases are of always been a keen volunteer and during the war performed search, inuenza seems to be for the greater light duty with the R.E. different catures The prevention of part a matter of individual careful- ness. It is probable that the Govern- facts as to the nature of the disease ment may issue pamphlets containing and its prevention. The main rules to apply seem to be

their places before eight o'clock, and Most of the seat-holders were in by the time the first bout was staged the hall was literally packed.

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The huge crowds which gathered Before announcing the boxers, the outside the main entrance in the hope. M. C. introduced the referee. Mr.

of seeing the men arrive were doom-Angle, who, in a short speech. ed to disappoinment, for both Carminced the company of the import- pentier and Becker, entered the back ance of keeping quiet during the entrance practically unnoticed..

The police had taken, the precaution earlier in the evening to clear the street leading up to the back entrance of the narrow thoroughfare running off Red Lion-street A cordon of men

rounds and refraining from any re- marks: pointing out that it prevented the boxers from heating any caution he might have to administer to them.

As the men sat in their corners bath wore a rather serious look. 1 no one

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in blue was posted ar either end, and else did, they at any rate realised how especialy people who de sneezing or Steamship Company's local office, WISEMAN, LTD.

enly these in possession of tickets of much "depended upon the 'next hall

admission were allowed to pass.

It was shortly alter S.30 that a car. with a medium-sized portmanteau on the top, drove up. and a few people near by easily recognised the tail fgure of Georges" Carpentier as he stepped briskly to the pavement with his manager.

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hour, or perhaps "Tess-a fornire for the winner and mediocrity for the

loser.

NO TIME WASTED.

1. To keep the throat clean. 2. To crowds,

coughing or are infected.

this

morning, which stated that generally by a forced expulsion of Nagasaki and would be provided In influenza the "bug" is spread the passengers had been landed at the breath such as occurs in cough- with accommodation on another ship M. Deschamps, the manager of Caring or sneezing. While the disease to enable them to continue their voy pentier, was very critical in his choice at present is not prevalent to any dan age and also that further efforts of gloves, but at length selected a pair gerous extent the public can rest were being made to Ughten the vessel. to his liking and. watched by Mr. assured that the authorities bave not

overlooked it. the.

LOCAL PROPAGANDIST FINED.

Beckett. who had taken the precau-Mortimer, Beckert's manager, tion to come early, was already Inside gloves were soon put on. the Stadium, which he reached prac- tically without recognition.

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"At about nine o'clock the crowd recognised the Prince of Wales in closed car with an escort of mounted police, and cries of "The Prince, the Prince ** were raised.

In their enthusiasm they rushed for ward in spite of the police cordon. and surged in a mass 'wards the car 2 the Prince drove in his way to wards the Stadium.

His Royal Highness was accom- panied by Prince Albert, and cheers were renewed as they alighted at the hall. The Prince of Wales waved his hand as he entered the building.

in acknowledgment of the cheers.

More women than ever were among the spectators, and they helped to give the Prince of Wales a wonderful re ception when he entered the hall with his party.

No time was cut to waste, and in

about five minutes after the men had J. R. M. SMITH" entered the ring the contest began.

hall could have been prepared.. la For what happened nobody in the half a round the great contest wis

SCHOLARSHIP.

As a memorial of her late husband,

The Chinese boy who was yester day chargid before Mr. Wood, with writing Chinese characters on a wall

ment stores, styling them the patriots to boycott the large depart in Seymour Road, urging his com

enemies of his country, was again

over, with the Frenchman victorious. Mrs. J. R. M. Smith has very gener- Directly they stood up there was a ously founded a Scholarship of the light lead and the men rushed into evalue of £25 to be awarded annually before his Worship this morning clinch, Breaking they squared up to the pupil of Scottish parentage al- when he was fined $10.

again, and like lightning the French man shot two lelts to the mouth. The second blow followed so quickly on the first that Beckett had no chance of stopping it.

tending the Victoria British School or the Kowloon British School, who ob- tains the best results at the Junior Local Examination of the Hongkong University.

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They went apart after a short) The Scholarship is payable half at clinch, and then, feinting with the the Prize Distribution following such right, Beckett brought the left across Examination and the remainder at the

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and just slipped Carpentier on the Prize Distribution a year later pro-WANTED.Competent. Cashier face.. This blow was so cleverly done vided that the pupil has then passed YY

and Book-keeper. Reply with

that it must have raised hopes that the Matriculation or the Senior Local copies of Testimonials, salary expect Beckett would be just as last as his Examination of the Hongkong Univer-ed, and details of qualifications to opponent.

sity. Should the winner be unable to Macao Electric Light Company, The next instant, however, Carpen-enter for the Matriculation or the Limited. tier got in a terrific half-arm lelt dig Senior Local Examinations in con-L to the face as Backett ducked to avoid what he thought would be a lelt hook to the face.

But it was Beckett and Carpentier the spectators awaited, and it is doubt ful it two boxers have ever before received the reception they were Again they parted, and then, like given. And what a striking contrasta flash came the finish. they presented.

NO SENTIMENT.

Beckett, with his grim, rock-like face, gave one the impression that he was perfectly trained to the minute,

THE FATAL PUNCH.

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sequence of having left the Colony he (or she) may receive the second instal ment of the Scholarship, provided his (or her) attendance and progress hive been satisfactory.

In case of any change in the Feinting his lefi Carpentier Cature of the School Examinations the brought the right acress to the point Scholarship will be awarded at dates with tremendous power and beautiful and in a manner as nearly as pos- accuracy of timing. It was obvious sible corresponding to the foregoing. bur Carpentier looked a bit drawn in to everybody that the punch had very trust, by the Hongkong St. Andrew's The Scholarship Funds are held in severely hurt Beckett. He fell for- The Frenchman, however, is a pas: ward on to his opponent and clutched Society, master in hiding his feelings, and hest the Frenchman's shoulders, but These rules were designed by Mr. betrayed no emotion, no excitement Carpentier drew back, and as he did Ralphs, Director of Education, and 1 ther ways, too, these two men, so Beckett slid to the floor and lay agreed to by the St. Andrew's Society whore to fight the greatest battle face downwards while the timekeeper

the face.

timekeeper

of their lives, were dissimilar, and ticked off the seconds. the Frenchman looked all the stone The silence could almost be felt. difference in the weights lighter than but when the fatal ten had expired this opponent.

there was a terrific roar of cheering.

It was obvious that sentiment was not going to play any part in this match the honour of each man's country was at stake,

Not that there was any bad feeling Far from it, for without a shadow of doubt, alter it was all over, these two finely-trained athletes would shake hands in the ring as they did three

weeks ago.

every

with the donor's approval.

The late Mr. J. R. M. Smith was Chief Manager of the Hongkong & Shanghat Banking Corporation from 1902 to 1910 and also President of

it had not subsided when-Beckett re-the Hongkong. St. Andrey's Society turned to consciousness, seemingly. for the year: 1909-1910- unaware of what had happened..

Bouquets were thrown into the ring, ROYAL NAVAL and, smiling and triumphant, Carpen tier kissed his hands to the huge crowd who were acclaiming his victory.

Directly afterwards he left the ring"

> QUE DRILLE CLUB.

The usual weekly dance of the

and disappeared into his dressing-room Royal Naval Quadrille Club was held to a further round of applause. Mean-, at the Seamen's Inarftute on Tuesday while, Beckett was slowly recovering last, and quite a large and jovial and a sad and shaken man, he soon gathering assembled. followed his victor.....

And was there not the chance of the winner guining the championship of the world later on? All this must

Owing to the illness of the pianisté, have crossed the boxers' minds before While the contese lasted it showed Mrs. Titmas, a substitute was obtain the fateful bout opened.

that Carpentier had lost nothing of thated by the genlal and energetic Pres The one big question on lightning speed with which he won sident and Hon. Sey. (Chick body's lips was: "Has Carpentier re- his contests before the war

Writer, Smith), in the person of tained his brilliant pre-war form?": Not only was he extremely quick in one of the ship's company of In his last contest, that with Dick attack, but his defence in the short HMS "Ambrose" who was also Smith in Paris, Georges and his man-period one could judge was also very slated in the rendering of vary ager, M. Deschamps, were not sans good. The manner in which he avoid-appropriate music for the dance pro- fied. Five years abstention from the ed the left hook of Beckett and turned gramme by two of his colleagues," ring had left him a trifle slow, so that it into's slight clip was remarkable,volinists; the trio greatly adding to who proved themselves to be able a postponement of his bout with Bec The punch which won the night was the enjoyment of the evening, Mrs. -kett, which was originally fixed for one of the best seen for a long time. Alderman, an old favourite pianke e September at Olympia, was asked for It went straight from the shocider with of the Quadrille Club kindly played and grantede

no circaler motion, at all, and was 80 for a set of Lancers and also for the The Frenchman's ring experience beautifully timed that directly, it land"Destiny" waltz, her voluntary goes over a longer period than Beced it was quite obvious that the end asistance being much appreciated. kett's, for he started boxing at the was near early age of sixteen,

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Since then he has won the cham pionship of France at every, weight truly a great record.. Twice has he beaten Bombardier Wells, when Billy was the champion of Great Britain.

But against Billy Papke and Frank Klaus, both hard-hitting American middle-weights, the wonderful Erench- han had to strike his colours.

The result, of course, must be, a an able and efficient M.C, and the great disappointment to Englishmen members of the Committee of the all over the world, but there can be Club also contributed to the success no doubt that the better man won, of the dance

MinYeoman of Signals Warren proved

It is very gratifying to note that the Club is losing none of its popul harity and the Tuesday evening dance

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