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SPORT.

BILLIARDS.

GARRISON CHAMPIONSHIP.

The final between Lic. Snook (Wilts) and Bdr Taylor (88th Coy RGA.) in the competition for the Garrison Billiards Championship, was played off at the V.R.C., yesterday evening. The game, which was 500 up, was closely contested, both players exbibiting fine form. Snook who was playing at his best won by 87 points after a great struggle in which Tayler stretched him all be nem Both men were frequently applauded for their fine play in which they made; the most of the situations, asking and giving no chances.

The following officers of the Gaz- rison were present-H.E.. the G.O.C. (Major-General Sir G. M. Kirkpatrick, K.C.B., K.C.S.I.) accompanied by his A.D.C. (Capt. Fisher, M.C.), "Col. Davy, C.M.G., Col. Humphry, C.M.G., Lt.Col. Sanders, D.S.O.. R.G.

Lieut. Farmer and Lieut. Peacock

2nd Wilts, and Lieut. Bigg and Lieut. Donovan, R.G.A.

1st Cl. S. S. M. Stroud, RA.S.C., was referee and marker.

CHINA COAST.

SHIPPING PERSONALS.

LATEST CHANGES.

Mr. W. Anderson, second offcer. Chekiang," is on leave. Mr. W. F. Davis has been appointed second officer, "Cheklang."

Mr. P. H. Todd, has been appointed, third engineer, "Pakhoi."

Mr. R. V. James has been appointed third engineer, Szechnen."

Mr. W. A. Balch, from leave, has second officer, "Kingsing." Mr. N. Churchill, acting chief officer, "Kingsing," is on reserve.

Mr. R. Frost, acting chief officer, Suiwo," has gone chief officer, Choysang."

Mr. 0. Y. . B. Basham, from reserve, has gone supernumerary second officer, Kingaing."

Mr. W. A. Kernan, second officer, Kingsing," has gone second officer, Chorsang."

Mr. C. Winthrope, supernumerary chief officer, Kamsang" is on re- serve.

At the close of the game, H.E., the G.O.C. presented the Chater Cup to Cpl. Szook, also a Cup presented by Sir Paul Chater, CMG., for the winner of the competition. He also presented to Br. Taylor & Cup for the runner-up in the competition.

In presenting the Cup to Snook, the C.0.C. regretted the absence of Sir Paul who, he said, takes a very keen interest in Garrison sports. The billiards seen was very good. Billiards was a game that required great skill" and a good nerve.

In handing the runners-up Cup to Taylor, Sir George congratulated Taylor on his display.

In conclusion, the G.O.C. thanked the Committee of the V.R.C. for the

loan of the table and room for the

final match.

Col. Humpars, President of the Garrison Recreation Club Committee, thanked the G.O.C. for presenting the trophies won in the Amateur Garrison Billiards Championship, and called for three cheer for H.E. the G.O.C. Needless to say, the cheers were lustily given.

GOLD DISPUTE CASE.

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Mr. C. M. Cater, second oficer, Taksang," has gone acting chief officer, Leesang."

Mr. J. T. Gale, acting chief officer, Leesang," has gone second officer, Taksang." Captain W. F. Bichard, Hangsang." has gone Kwangsang."

THE CHINA MAIL.

KONGMOON TRADE

LAST YEAR'S RETURNS,

PIRATES AND BRIGANDS.

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bourhood on the 11th October, since | The vaine of the trade was ♬k. Tia. which date she has plied between this 170,253, ad the number of passos] port and Hongkong. Being a motor issued was 878. The principal vessel, her running expenses are less articles involved continue to be than those of other steamers fre- kerosene oil, matches, song, and some quenting Kongmoon, and, consequent-piece goods. The chief destinations ly, she has proved a source of con- daring 1920 were Yeungkong and D., siderable competition. Formerly the Kochow both in Kwangtung province.

"Kongning" was the best of the of

boats travelling between Wachow For the first time since 1918 move- The history of the trade of the port and Hongkong. In August the ments of treasure have to be recorded

Kwonghingles "In December of that year its export for the year 1920 is a recapitulation Portuguese 3.5.

The report compiled by Mr. H. Hilliard, Acting Commissioner Customs is as follows:-

factions.

TREASURE.

4 PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

The number of passengers inwards and outwards by steamers was 375,748, as compared with 31A115. in 1919. The increase is due to the return of many emigrants who have been in the United States. The number of passengem travelling to and from Macad was 7,649. Passen- gers carried by the Sunning Railway totalled 250,417.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Mr. W. T. James, chief officer, Tungchow," is on reserve, Mr. T. of the legend of 1936 and of the arrived on her maiden trip from was prohibited by the provincial L Rasmussen, from leave, has gone struggle for supremacy between party Macao to this port and has since authorities, but in Jane 1920 this chief officer, Tungchow."

Brigandage and piracy plied between these two places. It prohibition was temporarily with- Mr. I Callender, second engineer, were rife and for a time put a stop is feared that she finds the venture drawn. The total value of the trea- Wachaug," is on leave. Mr. H. R. to regular traffic by junks and inland far from paying, and she will probably sure shipped. to. Hongkong was Rt. Tla. 639,077 and consisted, without waters vessels Trade was driven seek another sphere shortly. Jessop, third engineer, "Szechnen."

(b.) Under Inland Steam" Navigation | exception, of Chinese 20-cent silver has gone second engineer, Wa-from its normal channels, and cargo

was perforce shipped by foreign and Rules-14,028 vessels, aggregating coins struck by the Canton Mint. chang."

Chinese vessels under the control of 305,084 tons, entered and cleared the Maritime Customs, and the net under these rules as compared with value of the trade of the port (ex-14,595 vessels, of 269,177 tons, during clusive of opium) shows an increase the previous year. The decrease is of 30 per cent. over the figures for attributable to political troubles. 1919 and is the second highest on

"FOREIGN GOODS. record. In February the removal (a) Imports, Direct and Coastcies.— from office of Li_Ken-yuan, the The value of foreign imports for the Commander of the Yunnanese troops period, under review totals Hk. Tis. in the Kwangtung province, was the 5,115,621, as against HL. TIs. 3,298,- signal for open hostilities between 136 for 1919. The increase shown the Kwangsi and Yunnanese factions, is due to two outstanding reasons: and fighting continued until the firstly, the political troubles in this

The Sunning Railway continued middle of April. For a time the locality, which have diverted goods its operations successfully throughout Kwangsi troops were masters of the accustomed to pass under the agis the year, and the hazardous nature situation in Kwangtung, but in of the Native Customs into Maritime of transport by water is reflected in October a strong force of Cantonese Customs control; and, secondly, the the increased number of passenger soldiers, led by Ch'en Ch'iung-ming, cessation of the Japanese boycott, carried by this route. The roling- Commander of the expeditionary which has notably affected cottons stock and track, however, are in a forces in Fukien, drove out the Kwars and matches. Sateens jumped from bad state and will require a con- si element, and Ch'en was established 1,314 pieces in 1919 to 10,279 pieces; siderable patlay of capital if continued as Civil Governor of the province, printed shirtings show an increase success is to be the lot of the company. and at the same time he abolished of 2,602 pieces, and plain dyed cotton A branch line was opened in Novem the Tuchünate. During the retire-italians of 1.103 pieces. Velvets ber from Sunning city to Paksha. meat of the Kwangsi troops the city quadrupled and f-cloths trebled the The proposed extension to Yeungkeng of Kongmoon was attacked by a 1919 values. Matches increased by is still under contemplation, and it of the large force of pirates, and the popula: 19.692 gross Metals. show an in- is doubtful if funds will permit of master, tion fled to Pakkai, Hongkong, and crease throughout. Iron bars rose work being commenced in the nest Macao. The pirates, however, did from 4,548 to 7,919 piculs, and iron future. When completed, the company Mr. Ir. Ryden, acting master. not penetrate into the city and, on the and steel manufactures from 1,903 hopes to earn a large profit from the Kwongsang," has gone chief officer, arrival of Cantonese reinforcements, to 2,474 piculs. Remarkable inconveyance of freight as well as from retired. Confidence was re-establish-creases have to be noted in groundante the movement of passengers. Part same ship.

Captain G. S. Holmwood, from re-ed and business once more became especially shelled groundnuts, which of the capital at least for the motor Several cases of small have risen from 8,731 to 47,791 picula, road from Sunwui to Kongmoon serve, has gone master, "Hopsang." normal.

Mr. E. C. W. Hassall, superumer steamers and launches being attacked This is partly due to trade being and thence to Pakkai has been sub- aty, "Kumsang," has gone third by pirates have to be noted, one of diverted from the Native Customs scribed and the route roughly survey- the most enterprising being the cap and partly to an increased demanded, while Chinese engineers have been tere of the Chinese 8.8. "Taiszeyap by the local oil presses. Other out- engaged for the construction of the of 129 tons, on her trip from Canton standing increases are those of beats, necessary bridgework in the section by certain pirates in the guise of wheat Boar, and cigarettes, which between Sunwai and Kongchow. It is passengers, rear Kumchuk, they have risen to 18,479 piculs, 193710, anticipated that work will commence appropriated some $5,000 in cash piculs, and 19,010 mille respectively shortly Aeroplanes made their first sad the armis and ammunition of the The wheat flour, which comes chiefly appearance in the district, the Italian military guard. On account of from Chinking, was replaced during, aviator Ferrarin, en route from Roms too plentiful rainfall, the first harvest the period of outlawry by supplies to Tokyo ria Hanoi and Canton, proved a partial failure, but the from Hongkong. American kerosene landing at the lonely out-station of second harvest was good and gave an oil has dropped 207,454 gallons, and Gaemoon on the evening of 21st 80 per cent. Field, and, with the the Bomeo product 29,532 gallons. April. The machine left again the price of rice falling in Hongkong. Difficulty was experienced during next morning, plexing over Kangmoon supplies have been readily obtainable the troubles in forwarding consign- some 16 minutes later. The Kang- locally at a reasonable cost. The ments to remote village consumers moon Paper Mill has driven a thriving cocoon trade also suffered from we White sugar, chiefly on account of trade throughout the year, and, as atmospheric conditions, the third its prohibitive cost, decreased from the only foreign-type factory in the crop marketed being of exceptionally 39,307 to 32,384 piculs. Of the district, its continued success must poor quality. Money has been plenti- cigarette competitors, Nanyang be most gratifying to its enterprising ul throughout the Fear. Hongkong Brothers continue to expand their owners. Gambling shops were closed notes, which were at a discount at trade and, by dint of propaganda by order of the Civil Governor from the beginning of the year, regained operations emphasizing the panaces the 1st December, and, though tending their face value in March, and at the

Encourage home industries," are temporarily to increase unemployment end of the year commanded a seriously rivalling their foreign com-and to deprive the provincial treasury per cent. premium, mainly on account petitors. of the increased importations of foreign goods, especially rice.

officer, same ship.

Mr. H. A. P. Meik, supernumerary second oficer, "Kumsang," has gone second officer, same ship.

Mr. C. E. Halse, supernumerary second office:, "Loksang," has gone supernumerary second officer, "Nam

sang."

Mr. C. Fletcher, supernumerary: "Yuengsang, has gone second officer,

"Loksang.

Mr. A. Livingston, from leave, has gone chief engineer, "Hopeang." Mr. C. M. Anderson, second en gineer, Hopeang" has signed off Mr. M. J. Rowe, second engineer, FURTHER ADJOURNMENT. "Luenho," has gone second engineer,

"Hopsang." At the Summary Court yesterday, M. C. Ross, chief engineer," Hang the case was again belcre Mr. Justice sang," is on reserve.

Mr. I. Callender, second engineer, J. R. Wood, in which the Yee Tak Bank of No 50, Bonham Strand, East," Wachang," is on leave. claimed the sum of $1,379.75 (re Mr. J. B. Anderson, acting chief dated to $1,000 in order to bring the officer. Heinfung," has gone sup case within the jurisdiction of the jernumerary officer, "Hsinming." Court) from Lau Ping-nam, broker, Mr. E. Garovenco, second officer, being monies paid and commission" Hsinchi," has gone second officer, due in respect of certain gold transac "Kwanglee."

Mr. O. Tchekowski, third engineer, After two of the plaintiffs wit-"Irene," has gone acting second en nesses had been cross-examined at gizeer, same ship. length by Mr. F. C. Jenkin, barrister, Mr. W. Buntain, third engineer, (who appeared for the defence) the "Hsinming." has gone acting second

engineer, same ship. case was further adjourned.

tions.

The Judge (to Mr. Jenkin). Do" you withdraw the charge of forgery?!

Mr. Jenkin: No.

+1 $1

Mr. J. R. Middenway, second officer, Allings." has signed off.

BEVENUE.

(b.) Re-exports.-No remarks.

CHINESE GOODS.

of a sure source of revenue, this progressive messure is to be hailed

as a good omen of the earnest desire'

NATIVE CUSTOMS,

THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1921.

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

FILLETS

HADDOCKS

KIPPERS..

FISH

BED HERRINGS

80 cents per lb.

i

-70

19

#1

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60

11

31

80

CHEESE

GOUDA (Full Cream)

AUSTRALIAN CHEDDER

$1.25 per lb. $1.00 per lb.

THE DAIRY FARM, IOE & COLD STORAGE Co., Ltd.

WHITEAWAY'S

ᏀᎡᎬᎪᎢ . SUMMER SALE

will commence OX

TUESDAY,

Aug. 2nd.

and will continue all ́ August.

ENTIRE STOCK INCLUDED.

DRASTIC REDUCTIONS.

BEND FOR CATALOGUE OF

SPECIAL BARGAINS

WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO., LTD.

HONGKONG.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.-

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EMPIRE CONTERETUS.

LONDON, July 7th.

GENERAL SMUTS POSTPONES DEPARTURE.

LOADOR July Owing to the prolongation of the deliberations of the Imperial Conference, General Smuts has postponed his depar ture for Bouth Africa, which was Land for July seth, till Anguse sekt.

(a.) Exports, Abroad and Coastwie of this enlightened official to pursue other articles. The importation of The revenue collected at the Maritime Custom House (opium duty (including Re-exports)-Chinese pro his avowed policy of progress and coal from Hongkong advanced The rise of the export trade was vained at Hk. Tb. and likin excepted) is the second duce exported was valued at H. reform-The summer highest on record; all headings share Tls. 1,154, 106, against Hk. Tls. river was not abnormal, the maximum 1,872,377, as against H. T. 2,115. show a marked decline: grech hemp, in the increase, which is . T. 1,086,766 in 1919. The greatest im- measurement recorded on the Customs 984. The following staple exporta 82,372, or 60 per cent, above the provement is seen in the increase gauge being 12 feet 8 inches.

fire-crackers, flour, joss sticka, paper, Mr. A. H. Crew, (for the plaintiffs)

previous year's figures, and the total in palm-leaf fans, while black tea,

sugar cane, and turnips have all Although the conditions in the leaf tobacco, and native cloth. The

There was an historical scene, with asked that the account books, which

falls short of the record collection risen considerably. Fresh eggs have district during 1920 were distinctly few items that increased remarkably old-time ceremonial, when the Mak were in possession of the Court,should Mr. A. McIntyre, from mene, has of 19:16 by only some fan els vader improved from 472,300 to 714,800 unfavourable to trade, the revenue are bambooware, wood oil, prepared of Gutch, od Mr. Srinivasa Baste, po

Considering the difficulties be handed over to the Bank. They gone second officer, "Heungshan."

Captain O. B. Wilks, of the "Che-which trade on inland waterways pieces, while figures for garlic have decrease is less than might have been tobacco, say, and animal bones, presentatives of India at the

total collection There was a heavy decrease in the Conference were presented with were greatly inconvenienced in their

has been conducted, the Native also grown creditably. Prepared to expected. The business owing to the books remain-foo," has resigned.

Captain J. M. Anderson; of the Customs revenue is distinctly satis.bacco and fresh vegetables show a suiounted to Hk. Ts. 66,691 (head export of lard to Hongkong, due to Freedom of the City at the Guildhall. ing in Court.

Chuen Chow," has gone master, factory and shows only a small de-slight drop. The chief decrease is office, #k. Tis. 64,804, and Kanchuk, the high cost of this article in Kong- "Chefoo."

crease when compared with the total that of gunny bags, which in 1919 H. Ts. 3,887), against Hk. Ths. moon, Hongkong supplies being were exported to the extent of 159,490 72,876 in 1919. The value of the cheaper. Junk traffic was seriously Mr. F. W. Jones, chief officer, collection for 1919.

pieces, against 11,589 pieces in the trade equalled #k. Tis. 1,599,205, interfered with owing to the com- Chuen Chow," has gone acting)

year under review. Although other incuding duty-free commodities. mandeering of vessels by the military Hk. Tls.authorities, and the number of entries master, same ship. Mr. A. N. Seaton

(a). Under General Regulations.-wise there are few. decreases, the Imports contributed has been appointed chief officer,

The total number of vessels entered difference since the previous year in 2,726,828, as compared with Hk. Tis and clearances has naturally fallen. Chuen Chow."

sEd cleared amounted to 1,808, of the export of this commodity is more 2,502,388 in the previous year, the

The Crown Prince of Japan visited 196,368 tons, against 1,628, of 552,150 phenomenal than any of the increases, chief articles that declined being tons, during 1919, an increase of 180 This is due to the fact that shipments beancake, coconuts, yam four, Eton College. Speaking in Japanese, vessels and 44.218 tons. In March now go to Hongkong by other channels rattans, melon seeds, sugar, and the acting captain of the school greet- the Chinese 5.8. "Wahon," of 443 instead of by steamer and thus resp groundnut oil. During the troubles ed him with "Long life to his High- shipments were made in foreign nets the Crown Prince!" and the tous, left the Hongkong-Kongmoon the advantage of a lower tariff.

(6.) Imports.-NI.

bottoms controlled by the Maritime boya yelled "Bánuni!" He was “Tailec," of 524 tons, replaced the

Customs, The import of foreign rice presented with two Eton lilies tied run, and in April the British si

(a)Inwards (under Transit Pass).- dropped from 113,666 to 44,421 with the school colours by the head- Chinese a.a. "Tinsing," of 676 tons. Owing to political troubles in the Dues on inland transit trade amounted picuis. These are offast by increases master's son, and was so pleased with Wuchow district, the motor vessel to Ht. The, 1,596, an increase of kin beans and peas, fishery products, the gift that he carried them during Madame, fell into the arms of **

Kongning" arrived in this neigh- Tis. 238 on the previous year's figures, groundnats, paper, and one or two stay at the school.

The Judge: Then they cannot ge A charge of bad faith has been brought and the case cannot be satis factorily decided unless the books. remain in Court.

Mr. Crew: Can you let me have them in my office. I will be re- sponsible for them and not let them go out of my possession.

Mr. Jenkin: I have no objection. The Judge: I will agree to that, if you will not part with them.

Mr. Crew assured the Judge that they would not be removed from his custody.

French fashion creators have de vised new colours to take the place of the prevalent black and white Among them are: Zamane a dull orange red; Scaraber, greenish-blue sheer, Cedras greenish-yellow, like an unripe lemon; Orchidee, pale yellow; Gypse, white seamed with vari-colour

ed veining,

IF I KIN GIT PAST

MAGGIE WITH ME CLOTHES-I'LL JOIN

DINTY AT GROZAN'S CHOWDER PARTY

SHIPPING.

INLAND TRANSFT.

BRINGING

MAGGIE I THINK I'LL GO OUT AN' FIX THE GARDEN -

I'M GLAD YOU..

HAVE STARTED TO THINK=

UP FATHER.

I KNOW HE'LL NOT. LEAVE THE YARD-

AS. HE HASN'T HIS HAT AND COAT-

A guest at a dinner party given by Miss Marie Corelli at her home, Mason Croft, Stratford-on-Avon, diad suddenly. After dinner the pikty adjourned to the music-room, and M. Combet, a French lectured and geo- fessor, who lived at Winton House, opposite Miss Copelli's, was declaime ing a French recitation when he collapsed and exclaiming. “Pardon,

friend. He died soon afterwards, ze

I'LL PUT ME SHOES ON

WHEN IM A

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