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SPORT.

FOOTBALL.

"HONGKONG," SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1993.

TO-DAY'S MATOHES.

LEAGUE DIVISION -1.

The following matches in the first division of the Hongkong Football Losgue are down for decision to-day it

"Tamar' v. Club Navy "** ground. Referee, Mr. Smith."

80A. v. RGA. Club ground. Referee, Mr. Newton,

"Ambross”. v. “Cairo." Navy “A” ground. Referee, Mr. Hollands.

FORGERY LAW.

-A

"COMING LOCAL ORDINANCE "AMENDMENTS,

Eleven pages of to-day's Geturn ment Gazette are devoted to the draft of a bill to consolidate, simplify and and the law relating to forgery and

kindrod offences.

Among the reasons given for the new legislation are the following:-

In the first place, as our criminal law is based mainly on the English criminal law it is obviously desirable to bring our law up to date so as to make it conform with English criminal law legislation. In this way, also, we gat the benefit of the latest English

WORLD THEATRE.

If you are tired of the "ordinary run of motion pictures; if you thirst for some new twist and some

new settings for your photoplay plea sure, don't fail to visit the World Theatre to-day. The House of the Tolling Bell" is the offering and the distinctiveness of its appeal marks it as one of the few remarkable pictures.

The action of the story takes place. in Louisiana, a half-forgotten spot which still shows the influence of the early French settlers. The story deals with a contested will. In the struggle for possession of the House of the Tolling Bell, honour and intelligence clash with ignorance and superstition

All the matches start at £ 30 p. decisions. A further small point is The interest centres upon a beautiful

sharp.

The "Tamar"--Club match should that adopting sack an Act as the produce some fine football. Forgery. Act, 1913, may be a con- closely contested game is assured, as

venience in the adoption of other English statutes. For example, the both teams stand a chance of winning Forgery Act, 1913, repesis part of the championship if they can secure the points at stake in this section in the Companies Consolida- match. The "Tamar" have only totion Act, 1908, which deals with a play the Clab to a draw to equal the question of forgery. If we were Curlew's" points and qualify to adopting the Companies Consolidat- meet them in the final, while the Clubion Act, 1908, it might very well be have to secure both points to enter which would be necessary in our |that this particular forgery provision the final Kuhr will be down from Canton for this match, but it has not yet been decided who will partner Gerrard in the Club's back line.

"Tamar" beat the "Cairo." by four goals to sit in mid-week, scoring twice in each half, while the Club' match against the "Titania Was not played off, as the sailors were un-

able to field a team.

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young girl, whose future depends upon the issue. The struggle is ended by a surprise climax.

Besides this big picture there are a

Topical Badget, showing Princess Mary's betrothal to Viscount Lascelles sad a Saab Pollard Comedy " At the Ring Side”.

OUR PICTURES.

This is merely an example. as of series of photographs of the visit of Ordinance, would be overlooked. To-day the China Mail publishes a course we have already adopted the HR.H. the Prince of Wales to Hong- Companies Consolidation Act, 1908. One advantage of the bil is that it contains in clause 3 a wide and care- ful definition of forgery. The present Ordinance contains no Refinition of forgery:

The bill is also more comprehenĖTA

The Chinese and the Gunners should play a fine game together. The Gain other waye. For example a uste occurred recently in which, a person ners should just manage to win.

to

* Cairo."

kong. We have to acknowledge our indebtedness to Mee Cheung, who has the visit, for supplying the pictures. a large number of splendid views of

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The next Criminal Sessions will

The "Ambrose" men are expected bad a false chop cut, in ading to

win their match against the use it for the purpose of concealing open on April 24 at 10 am.

from his employer a cer in frami which he intended to commit on hi employer. This appears to be, to offence under the existing law, but it would fall under clause 7 (4) (b) of the bill.

The second division is already com- pleted, the Curlew" Reserves her ing won the championship with 35" points. They won 17 matches out of 20. drew land lost 2. The King'e are raaners-up with 32 points, winning 16 matches and losing 4.

"LEAGUE TABLES.

(UP TO DATE)

Club, "Curlew " **Tariar " HK Club.. South China R.G.A.

King'a

DIVISION 1.

EARLY CABLES.

The third trial bas acquitted "Fatty Arbuckle.”

P. W. L D. P. Home wholsale prices in March fell 20 13 4 3 29 12 per cent. as compared with .19 12 3 4 28 February, making a 7.6 per cent .18 9 4 5 25 drop since November. The March .18 9 3 6 24 food level was 1.5 below that of -19 11 7 1 23 February...

.20 10 8-2 22

Kowloon

.20

**Cairo "

.18

"Titanis

.18

Ambrose

.18

H.K. Polica...

9 10 1 17 The Board of Trade is waiving

4 10 4 12 wireless regulations to prevent the

5 11 2 12 wireless operators' strike interrupting

3 13 2 8 shipping services.

.20 3 15 2 8

· 2 points Added † Deducted.

Clah. *Curlew"

DIVISION IL

The King has signed the er Don equator empowering Ser Arnaldo Astross to act as consul for Chile in Hongkong.

Today's Government Gazette con- tains the list of all authorized archí- tects under section of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1903, Ordinance No. 1 of 1903-13.

The highest temperature for any one day during the month of March, was 77.4 degrees on the 13th. The lowest was 52.8 degrees on the 1st.

The name of Captain A. E. Wright has been added to the list of officers of the Hongkong Defence Corps who are permitted to retain their rank

and to wear the uniform of their unit.

The Sist Annual General Meeting

of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong is advertis-

Speaking at the Genos conferenceed to take place in the Institution's the Russian delegate Rakovski said Rooms, King's Buildings on Friday, the State officials had been reduced 40 | April 28 at 6 p.m.

P. W. L. D. P. .20 17 21 35 per cent and the Soviet Army by King'a

20 16 4 0 32 1,000,000. Mr. Lloyd George's pro- South China A...20 13 25 31 pased Peace Pact will extend over R.G.A...

.20 12 5 3 decade .20 11 7 2 24

University

St. Joseph's

20 9 9 2 20

United...

.20

7 9 4 18

South China B

.20

6 13 1 13

H.K. Olab..

20

3 24 3 સ

Kowloon

20

.20

Punjabis

2 14 4 8 1 18 13

HKFC v. "TAMAR.”

The King has not been advised

to exercise his power of disallowance with respect to the ordinances to amend further the Rents Ordinance,

The House of Commons has ad. 1921, and to regulate the imposition journed to April 26,

of the penalty of stocks.

As Hawkes will not play only three Australians will play in the Davis Cup context.

A Darlington firm successfully tendered for eighteen railway bridges

in Siam.

The following will represent the Hongkong Football Club in their league match against "Tamar" on Navy "A" ground to-day, at 4.30 The Prince of Wales arrived at p.m.-G. Rodger, W. Gerrard, F. Tokyo at 10.30 am on Wednesday Lawrence, W. Telfer, J. Stewart, J. and got brilliant reception. MacPhail (Capt.) H. MacTarjah, A. Admiral Halsey has been given the Forsyth, S. Begg, W. Kohr and B. Grand Cordon of the Paulownia, England.

CHARITY MATCH

SERVICES ▼. THE BEST.

The above match in aid of the dependants of those who lost their lives in the “H42" disaster has been arranged for Easter Monday on the

Club ground kick-off at 4.307.10. sharp. A good attendance is sasured, and a rattling fine game is promised.

LAWA TENNIS:

H.K.C.C. TOURNEY,

Add

THURSDAY'S ERSULTS.

Tuesday's Government land sales include one lot of land in Pokfulam, containing about 34,375 sq. ft., and carrying an annual rent of $118. The upset price is $4,133. There will also be offered for sale a piece of land in Kowloon, north of Lot No. 1364, Canton Road, containing shout 3,190 sq., ft. The annual rent is $14, and the upset price $12,760.

KOTEKKETS OF SERANERS.

Rising Sun and Sir Charles Eliot

The C. His "China" left th ogzi (H.M.'s. "Minister to Japan) gets the on Thursday, Apr. 13, and is to arrive at First order of the Rising San. Several Hongkong on Sunday, Apr. 16 at day. others of the Prince's Staff and of the light. Embassy have been decorated.

BILLIARDS.

PALACE HOTEL TOURNEY.

Following are the results of the draw for the fast round of the above handicap billiards tournament, which took place at the Palace Hotel on Wednesday night:-

The C.P.S., R.M.S. *Montezle" ar rived at Shanghai on Apr. if (noon) left Shanghai on Apr. 13 (11 a.m.) and is due at Hongkong on Apr. 16 (5.30.X) The N.T.E.Teruga Maru" (Bombay Line) left Bombay for Hoog- kong via Singapore on Mar. 31 and i expected here on Apr. 17.

5.6

12

Thess. Agamemnon" (Flae Funnel Line, left Singapore on A 13 for Hongkong and le due bare er spr. 17

Protesilaasloo Fannel Line) left Kobe on Apr. 13 for Hongkong and is due-bers on Apr. 17.

The B. L "Tands" leit Calcutta on Apr. 2 7 and is

is expected to arrive at Bongkong on or about Apr. 18.

A-tilechas (Blue Funnel

The

B..

C. W. Chang (-200) v. T. Bromley Line; left Shanghai on Apr. 12 for GeDoo, (-150); A. J. Edmonds: (-100) v. C. Marseilles and Liverpool vis Hongkong. *Earnshaw (-300); C. Bond (-75) v. W. The vessel is dus here on Apr. 16 and Following were the results of Ogley (-75); E. R. Hyndman (-100) will sail, sa above on Apr. 15. Thursday's matches in the above. J. C. Achim (-150); J. Parkeso leave Singapore on Apr. 14 and is The P.&O. sa "Danerais expected tournament

| (-200) ▼, W. B. Caff (-25); R. Earnshaw expected to arrive at Bongkang on or Handicap: Singles "A"-BK (78) v. J. H. Tait (-125); E. A. aboukapr-18, Valentine beat G. M. Dodwell, 4-6, Murphy (1003 W. Atkinson (-75); The P.&O... *Diner left Bom 8-6, 6-2

M. McCarthy (ser.) v. F. T. James bey on Apt, 4 and is expected to arrive Handicap Double-Capt. P. H. (50); F: E. Silva (-250) v. Jimmy The B. L. a. "Kerbadda" is expected" Davies and Capt. C. O. Oliver (5/6) Leung (-150); J. Fraser (-125) ▼ P. to arrive at Hongkong on or about apr. bear L. de Leeuw and W. Lane Hoffman (-125); W. G. Gerrard (-100) | 19.

- († 4/6), 6-3;10-8 · ·Major J. R. Loyd. J. L. Goldenberg (scr.); D. Dollsw

as Hongkong on or about Apr. 19.

The C.P.S., B.M.S."Empress of and A. B. Rsworth (15/1) bent G. (-75) v. P. Lannon (50); A Gourlayapan ports and Shangh í on Apr. 6 Japan left Vancouver for Bunakong Er Eliams and C/B/Brown († 15), (-250) v. W. Pitt (-300);

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MATCHES.

and is due at Yokohama on or about Apr. Byea. G. Pils (-300), A 90. Greensett (ACE) and W. B. Hsalett The TEK "Tenyo Maru

rived at Yokohamos on Apr. 12 and wais Open Champipashij Bing! (-100).

being Apr. 14 rix Shanghai and Manila, Wong Po Ked

Ramjaha Play commences on Tuesday even-due at Hongkong Ap. 27.

Club Champions

*

A. Reding (April, 18) at-6 p.m., when C. W. The Kerr Steamship Ca Ino. Steam- Chung (200) will meet T. Bromley ship Blossom Heath left Sew York on My (180) At 9 pm 0 J. Edmonds | Fob. 10 vis porte, and is due to arTIES

kaus on or about Apr. 10–1 (100) mente 0. Hamshaw (-500); & Co., Agentu

v. Mr. and Mrs. Gizayburn.

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