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SATURDAY, MARCH 17.: 1993.

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mall)

- RUHR OUTRAGES.

GAME GOES ON.

PARIS, March 16, A scrica of outrages are reported from Duesseldorf. One French soldier was killed and three soldiers and three railwaymen injured in a collision between a troop train and an empty goods train at Friemersheim which is attributed to sabotage at the points. A bomb exploded under a light railway bridge near Kalkum. A French patrol was fred on without casualties. A bomb exploded on the line outside Weddau station. The Coblence-Duesseldorf telegraph lines were wrecked for a stretch of three kilometres and it is estimated that the repairs will take six months.

The Inter-Allied commission has decreed that telegraph and teler phone sabotage henceforward will be punishable by life servitude. It transpires that only one German was killed at Recklinghausen.

COTTON SPINNING CURTAILMENT.

LONDON, March 16,

BRITISH LEGION.

COMMITTEÈ'S ANNUAL

REPORT:

THE CHINA MAILA

The report of the local branch of the British Legion to be submitted to the Members at the Second An- nual General Meeting to be held in the City Hall on March 27, states

"The General Committee have pleasure in submitting a Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts for the year 1gzz

The membership now stands as

follows:

Life Members

9.

Ordinary Members .....

****** 153 The following resigned from the Committee on leaving the Colony: C.M.G., D.S.0.

Brig-General E. B. Macnaghten,

Mr. H. C. Gray,

The former was President of the Branch and the latter Vice-Chair- man; their resignation from office was a serious loss to the Branch

Donations received during the

are

The Master Cottonspinners Federation reports that the recom-year mendation to curtail production in mills spinning American cotton in March has been generally adopted. It recommends a similar curtail- .ment in April.

AUSTRALIAN OIL.

A QUEENSLAND DISCOVERY.

--MELBOURNE, March 16.

H'kong Boxing Association, $ 400 H'kong Jockey Club, 1,000 500

Sir Paul Chater's Fund, .... and the Committee are very grate- ful for this generous support.

Particulars of relief expenditure were circulated during the year, these particulars, with items to complete the year, accompany this Report.

"

It is reported that oil has been found near Towantin on the North-A Dance was held in the City Queensland coast. There is no flow yet but the indications are said to be important.

UNEMPLOYMENT AT HOME.

LONDON, March 16.

The unemployed again fell 84,000 during February to 1,3,00760.

FRENCH FRANÇ RALLIES.

The French franc rallied to.73/60 on more hopeful reparations

LONDON, March 16. * news. It later reacted to 74/65. The Belgian franc stood at 85/60 and later at 86/85.

DAVIS CUP DRAW.

NEW YORK, March 16.

Hall on Armistice Day; the ar rangements were undertaken by Mr. M. H. Turner, and the very successful result was mainly due to his efforts.

Other activities on Armistice Day included a Poppy Drive for Earl Haig's Fund. Mr. A. H. K. Cobb, as Chairman and Secretary, and Messrs. A. Kirk and W. Sewell formed the Sub-Committee for this Drive; their labours, the assistance of a few ladies and boyscouts, and and those who bought the poppies, the generous support of the Press resulted in-a. contibution from Hongkong of £727. Is Id. for

which the British Legion at home HEALTH OFFICER RETIRES. has expressed its appreciation and warm thanks.

The fact that certain sections of The draw for the Davis Cup is as follows:-

the Legion at home gave notice of Canada v. Japan, Hawaji v.. Australasia, Czecho-Slovakia v. Switz-proposals to be submitted to the erland, India v. Ireland, France v. Denmark, Spain v. Rumania and Annual Conference, 1922, which, Britain v. Belgium, Argentine, Italy and Holland have byes.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ABOLISHED.

PARIS, March 16,

A meeting of the International Tennis Federation decided to abolish the world championship titles and to recognise the national -championships of England, France, Australia and the United States.

NEW PLAYS.

·HONGKONG RECORD

THIRTY ONE YEARS' -

SERVICE.

Pro-

if adopted, would have had the A farewell dinner in honour of effect of limiting the activities of Dr. F. T. Keyt, who has retired and Ireland, and in other respects for the Port of Hongkong, took the British Legion to Great Britain from his position as Health Officer altering the Constitution, gave rise place at the Hongkong Club to a great deal of apprehension as on Thursday evening. to the future of this Branch, and in posing the toast of the guest, the circumstances it was perhaps Dr. J. T. C. Johnson (Principal INTERPORT-REGATTA,

natural that a number of members Civil Medical Officer) alluded should feel disinclined to continue to the fact that Dr. Keyt had served their support. Although the pro- continuously in the Colonial FIXTURE OPENS IN FINE

posals did not become effective, Medical Service for thiny one WEATHER.

the Branch sustained a severe, years, twenty one of which had shock. It is gratifying to learn that the

been spent in Hongkong. They Courtneidge Hallaway Cam-

Yesterday's rain might well have Under the Constitution every all joined in wishing him the best pany has broken the record of made yachtsmen and oursinen per-sident, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, to enjoy the fruits of his long and Branch shall be officered by a Preof luck and many years in which six vous about the weather prospects nights with a comedy-com- for to-day's interport regatta but Treasurer, and Secretary, and such honourable career.

other officers as may be found Dr. Keyt is proceeding to pany: this pleasing result will the morning turned out to be fine. probably induce the management and the water-was nice and calm

England via Australia and New to make a return visit to Hong when the first crew took the water

Zealand early next week. kong,

at about 11 o'clock.

the

local

BROKEN.

theatre

for

Next week's attractions are for Monday, a very beautiful play by Monckton Hoffe, "The Faithful. Heart which enjoyed a prosperous Tun of 250 aights at the Comedy Theatre, London, This

is

the sea

necessary.

at the Meeting will consist of the The Committee to be appointed officers and at least seven other members.

The

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George Arliss in "The Ruling March 17.-Coronet Theatre, Passion." World Theatre; Bessie Domestic Occurrences Star Theatre; Marion Davies in Dog and Cats!.. Barriscale in "The Breaking Point." Leading Articles ...

The Cinema Murder,"

Portuguese General man's Eastern Circuit Ltd., present 86, Stephen's College March 17.-Theatre Royal; Band- Local and General Robert Courtneidge and W. E Diocesan Girls Holloway's London Sir Gerald Da Maurier's. Greatest

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King Private Charged Success "Ball Dog Drummond,"

Holloway's London Co., in "The Soldiers at Play

Small Por March 19.-Theatre Royal; Robert Courtneidge and W. E. Gas Poisoning

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Canton News 1-5 Naval Yard Coxswains. 5. Boa Imprensa

Motor Cycle Accident-

-6-7 Local Strike

8

Hospital Strike..

8-9 Two Months Away..

Hang Shin-Lan Here. Obituary

Lyamun Collision

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No Magazine

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Hongkong's Health

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Round the world,

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Canton Steamers

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Junk Arsenal..

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March

Literary Criticism 21-Theatre Royal Progress in Heiosa Robert Courtneidge and W. B. Holloway's London Co., in "If Four Walls Told.".

China Sugar Dividend.

12

A Soldier's Duty

12

Moji Arresta

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Peking Cotton Embargo

Children's Corner:

13:

Bonham Road Brawl

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SOCIÁL

Strike Bogey

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Hon kong Education

Colony's Finances .... Sugar Boom ... Restraining Convenant Annual Pony Roup Hongkong Bank Notes Company Report Company Meetings Highbrow Prattle Cabaret Concert

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120

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.29

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Starting Gate.

.24

Passengers

25

Exchange

American Troopa

Doubtful story.

March 17.-Dance at Palace Hotel with Titania" Jazz Quartet

Anjon, (Wing Tai) from Canton. Dukat, (Lee Beng Kee) from at 9 p.m. Bangkok.-C14.

Yatshing, J.M. & Co.) from Bangkok.-C37,

The Yacht Club's headquarters st North Point were gaily beflugged Under the Branch Rules every and so were most of the craft that member of the present Committee were fittering about in the vicinity. nct re-elected shall retire.

Last night the heats of the present Secretary does not stand "Hong fours were decided, the for re-election. tale 1

of

and B. and S." crew, beating the with

special a

The Committee request that appeal Britons who live beyond the seas. length and a half after a most excit-(signed by two members) to the to Hongkong Bank quartette by a members will send in nominations From report Mr. Allister is at his best as "Waverly Ango," Miss race. In the other heat the Hon. Secretary, or be prepared at-Co's Wharf. Graham and Miss Hardy both have Navy at the F.W.D. crew. The the General Meeting with names fine parts. Mr. Zuccu, Mr. Morgannal will be decided this afternoon, they wish put to the Meeting, and Mr. Hudd have splendid Owing to illness among their Written notice of "Other Business".

should! opportunities. When visitors from astea, Canton decided to with-Secretary.

bo sont to the Hon. Hongkong saw the famous Hawaii-draw from the regatts. an play "The Bird of Paradise"

The interport single seulls were very kindly consented to act as Mr. A. R. Lowe, F. C. A., has produced by Mr. Courtueidge also scratched on account of the Honorary Auditor; he and Mr. A. at the Lyric Theatre, London difference in the boats. Hongkong Piercy have audited the Accounts they little thought that any item had a much better type of single now presented, and to them the of that beautiful scenery would skiff as against that which was thanks of the Branch are due." be seen in their own theatre. But brought down from such is the case for Mr. Holloway Hongkong offered them a similar ing the year $4,669.25 was spent on

'The accounts disclose that dur--B31: has brought the entire kind of boat in order to keep the relief. production

Shanghai.

with hierent on the programme but the

In this fascinating romance of the Southern Seas, Miss Cherry Hardy has her great chance. No part has been written of late years which

give So great * chance

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Northern team refused.

Single Sculls off.

INTAB-CLUB PAIRS,

The inter-club pairs over a dis.

રા charming actress,tance of three quarters of a mile

Miss Gathan, Mr. Allister and Mr.

for the Murdoch Challenge Cup res

Zucco are all in the cast. The sulted in an easy win for the V.R.C.

The

"Bird of Paradise" will be played pair who beat the "Royals" repre- on Tuesday.

schtatives by 10 lengthe For the farewell performance on crows were :- Wednesday night, what is pro-

iv.

the company has been chosen. "If Four Walls

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FOOTBALL.

HONGKONG LEAGUE TABLES TO DATE.

9 10

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Chipshing, M. & Co.) from Tientsin, Weihaiwei-C33. Dairen.-C46, -

Providence, (Larssen & Co.) from

L'den, Singapore-Holt's Wharf.

City of Poona, (Bank Line) from

Seistan, (Nemazee) from Stow.

New Mathilde, (Yip Tai) from Haiphong.-West Point.

Havelland, (A. Bros.) from Shanghai.-A25.

Benvorlich, (Gibb Liv.) from London, Singapore.

DEPARTURES.

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EPORTING EVENTS.

March 23-23-R. A. Athletic Meeting, U.S.R.C. Ground, Kowloon, one mile race open to the Services and all British Residents in the

the 23rd, Colony, race timed for 3.20 p.m. on

April 7-Hongkong Jockey Club Gymkhana meeting.

FUBLIC AUCTION.

April 11 Lammert Bros., one set of mint machinery at their Sales Room, Duddell-Street, 3 p.m.

A Foggy Morning Bauk Clerks' Wages Dust Cart Accident, Chinese Y.W C.A. In Canton Now China Squadron Praya Reclamation. Canton Road Affair

Special Cables

Racecourse Tragedy

Rival Firma..*****

Microbe problems...

14-18 Australian Girls for China

Land Salez

Novel Judgment

.19..20.Yarn Market

Joy-Riding

Marder Charge...... General Da Costa 21..22 Enticed Them Away... 22-23 The Trans Pacific Record:

Sport

Yachtamon and Pirates.. Hongkong Fire Dividend

25

INTERPORT SHOOTING.

FIXED FOR MAY 5.

Datiable Cigarettes

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tribute which the meeting paid him for his past services, Mr. Grimes COMPANY MEETING."",

said he had not expected to leave af March 26-Ordinary Yearly

auch an early date and it might be Meeting of the Hongkong and

that the state of his health would Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. at the The possibility of holding an not permit him to take part in any Company's offices, Queen's Build-interport rifle shoot was discussed further competitions on his return

OTHER MEETING

Pyrrhus, (B. & S) for Tsingtao, Shanghai. March 16. DIVISION I

P... W. L. D. PIS: Canton.-March 16.

Haiyang, Yuen Seng Fat) for bably the most attractive play de II. Moore (str.), G. R. Razavet Ambrose 16

V.R.C.-S. A. Marcal (bow), B. King's Regt..... 17 '12 2 3 27

Kowloon... 17

Passat, (Kung Chung) for Canings, noon. 5 3.21 ton. March 16. repertory (cox).

it a general meeting of the Hong 6 0 20

Newchwang, (B. & S.) for Saigon.

kong Rifle League bold last night Told" is a story of village life iso. 8. Metz (str.), H. W., Petley Hawkins.

Royals.-G. T. May (bow). Tamar 17 6 6 5 17

H'kong Club 177 7.3 17 March 16

at the Soldiers and Sailam' Club, England and its unprecedented

City of Poona (Bank Line) for formation of Hongkong St. David's Show,

March 19.--A meeting to discuss The chair was taken by Mr. J. K. success with the present company

(cox).

145 45 15 Yokohama, Shanghai-March 17, Titania in India, was probably due to the

***** 15-16 6 3 15 Henrik (Lee Beng Kee) for Society at the Supreme Court, 5 South China. 15 5 6 4 14 Bangkok March 17: perfect atmosphere of "home" life

.... 15384 10 .. 15 9 2 10

14 0 8 DIVISION IL

INTER-CLUB GINGLE SOULLĖ.

An inter-club single sculls race RG.A..... put on in place of the interport con- Durban. test was won eadily by G. Tiran Police (R.H.K.Y.C.). He won by several lengths frora C. Earnshaw (V.R.G) who rowed a very envatio course. Ph INTER-CLUB FOUNS. ?.

FALSE ALARM. CHINESE BANK'S SIGNAL

Last night the burglar alarm in

King's Regt. the Cantral Police Station wan This event was won by the S. Chinn A'

Hawkins... sourkled. Reference to the tape Royals" No. 2 team. Shanghai United..... indicated that urgent help was re-were not represented.

St. Joseph's quired at No. 177, Queen's Road Central, which is opposite the oll

Marazion Fire Station and occupied by n Chinese Bank.

All the availabla men in the station numbering between thirty and forty were despatched to the scene with all speed but on arrival it was found to be a false alarm. The inmates declared that they did not know who pressed the signal.

S. China A Titania Despondency. Due to Universliy

Constipation.

R.GA Woman often became nervous and Kowloon demandent When this le due to com Durba stipation. It is easily corrected by taking Am Tablet There tabels are easy to take an occasional dose of Chamberlain's Wa and planeant in effects For sale by all Auxi Chemists and Storekeepers.

Police

P. W. L. D. Pts, 1514 I 028.

.15 13.

14 10

2.0 26 31 21 15 8 4 3 19 IL 83 016

Taiszem, (Yan Fat) for Fort Bayard:March 17,

Soudan, (P&O). for Shanghai, March 17,

Phranang, (Chau. Yu Teng) for Haiphong, Hoihow-March 17,

Dux, (Lee Bang Kee) for Bang- kok-March 17.

Tamba Maru, (NY.K.) for Yoko- hama, Shanghai-March 16,

Alabama Mar, (0.5.K.) for 137 4 2 16 Tacoma, Shangha-March 18,

5 4:16

Kaijo Maru, (O.SK.)for Keelung, Swatow March 18

64 3 15

13 65 214

6:2

73

1210

15 114-0

Shidznoka Maru, (N.Y.K) for Seattle Shanghai March 18.

Sanchowe, (B-& S) for-Telugtao, Shanghal-March 18,000 a

Empress of France, (C.P.S. Ltd) for New York, Manila-March 18. Benvorlich, (GbE Liv) for Yokohama Shanghai March 18

p.m

but whatever assistance he could give the league ho would be always willing to offer.

Ou the motion of the Hon. Ser., Bonded, by Mr. Dawson the meet ing decided that at the forthcoming The meeting decided to approach shooting contest only short rifles be Mr. R. M/ Dyer, who was thought used, and that the competition to make a fitting successor to Mr. should be under the National Rifle M. S. Northcota in the Presidential Association conditions of 1922, 8.R ohair and in this connection Mr. A. or B. and that any nationality W. J. Eldridge who proposed him might be included

горго testified to Mr. Dyer's qualities as sentative team in any m

By a further resolution it was agreed to fix the interport match for May 6 at Taikoo Range

a sportsmar

On the motion of Mr. Goodman seconded by Mr Nicholson the chairman was elected as Hon. Trea surer for the enaning year, just r

Intimating that he was handicap- ped by ill health which necessitated an early departure for herde, Mr. C. A. Grimes expressed his regret as bding unable to continue in the

Tom Segretar the meeting on the Sumines esconded

& Family Necessity. Every family sbonld be provided. Chamberlain' Pala" Film" when compt Spra ne may be cured”

on of and rhạnmitie mai

ointed Mr. Goodman

seruainted" w will never will te for thessa by all Chehlan and