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THURSDAY MAR,OH 15 1924

CRICKET.

WEEKLY NOTES AND

COMMENT.

Bradbury (Craig)7 41*142 28.40 A. H. Madar (I.)...8" 52*158. 26.33 Balhetchet (U)... 74 170 24.29 71 23.66 A el Arculll (L.)...6 Ponsonby-

MAH-JONGG.

THE CHINA MAIL.

WEEKLY NOTES AND COMMENT.

HANDS EXPLAINED.

$

Fane (U.....5 45 92. 23.00 S. H. Ismail (L.) ... 30 183 22.87 Robinson (K).5 31 80 22.25"ALL GREEN" AND "BAMBOO" B. D. Evans (C.S.) 43 111′ 22.20) E. G. Lammert

(H.K.)...5 39 94 21.33 Witchöll (C.S.)...5 58* 72 20.50

SECOND DIVISION..

A glance at the league tables below will show how the different teams stand in both divisions of the league. Those in the senfor division play each other once while the second division teams play return matches. Therefore H. D. Ramjahn the University, Indian and Civil Service first clevens have com- pleted their fixtures. Of the three the University (last year's Cham pions) have a bare chance of retaining the trophy while the athers cannot win. If memory serves aright Civil Service and the Indians tied for third place with the H. K. C. C. second. The

(By "Sik Jar Woo.")

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OBITUARY.

MRS. WILLIAM JARVIS.

The deepest sympathy will, be extended to Mr. William Jarvis of the Chinese Maritime Customs in

NOTABLE ACTING.

"CARMEN" AT THE CORONET THEATRE/

Feline, alluring, tigerich, lov

sho portrays Carmen in Gypsy Blood." the remarkable film version of Prosper Merimee's. novel which will be screened at the Soronet Theatre for the last time this evening. Certainly this clever_actress is astonishingly versatile for she deplots every with equal skill, emotion she is Carmon the whether seductive, beauty

men

the tragic loss of his wife to whomable, reckless-these are among he had only been married nineteen the sharply contrasted adjectives days. The late Mrs. Jarris died of that come into the mind when small-pox yesterday morning after Readers of the China Mail desiran illness of only a short duration. seeking to describe Pola Negri ing information about the game in Mrs. Jarvis arrived in Hongkong as (1.) 8 ya 199 33-17 all its phases or wishing to have any on February 22 by the 6.8. "City of Harris (N) 9131*207 29.57 point cleared up, are invited to send York" and was married the same Gandy (RE).13 108*349 29.08 their inquiries to this office and re- day at St. Joseph's Church. The O. Rumjahn (L)10 67*219 27-37 plies will be published in this honeymoon was spent at Hong Hagen (HK)...10 47 218 27.12 column on Thursday. Correspon kong and six days later, the couple Harper (CS).1360-320-26,67 dence is invited.

left for Lin Tin Island-where- Mr. Nash. (R.A.M.C.) 59.203 25.37

"A European Player" writes to Jarvis was stationed for duty. On Reid (H.K.)......7 65*147 24.50 the "Singapore Free Press" decry March 5, Mrs. Jarvis was taken ill Walker

luring (R.A.M.C.)...10:48 242 24.20 ing the poor play of Singaporeans and upon removal to hospital in

Carmen. the to their ruin, latter have to play Kowloon and a Piercy (HK)... 9 56*189 23.62 at Mah-Jongg and the lack of Hongkong her illness was diagnos- draw would give them the cham-Fraser (K)........ 7 36 154 22.00 knowledge of the game and of the ed as small-pox,

The late Mrs. Jrvis was a daring outlaw taking a leading pionship. If they lose they will Osman (U.) ...... 6 49 128 21.33 scoring. He admits there are no probably play off with the 'Varsity D. Rumjan(1) 950*165 20.62 standard rules but omits to show daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Read, part in the smugglers' mountain whom they beat earlier in the

in what way people can get to play who are well-known residents of fight with the soldiefs, or Carmen season in a league match.

better save by the painful method Stratford, London. She was just the frail woman being done to The 25 years of age. Much sympathy death by a madly jealous lover at of learning by experience. "Free Press" says that his letter will be felt for Mr. Jarvis in his the very moment her matador is being hailed in triumph after kill- therefore seems to serve no help- very sad bereavement

The funeral took place yestering his fiercest buil. With Pola ful end which would justify the day evening at the Roman Negri's passionate acting alone, space required to publish it.

Catholic Cemetery, Happy Valley," Gypsy Blood" stands forth an Three weeks ago a reader asked a large gathering of mourners unusual picture, but it has the for information as to the method attending the graveside. The further claims of lavish setting and of scoring for a self-draw chow Rev. Father Augustine, who had singularly appropriate music from and the next week another render officiated at the marriage, conduct- the opera. pointed out that the observationed the burial service...

In the junior section the Sappers have two more matches to complete their league programme and they will need the six points from those two games to stave off the Navy 2nd XI who are second but have ave matches in hand.

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*-denotes not out."

BOWLING..

FIRST DIVISION.

Webster (H.K.).........12

With the Indian 1st XI losing. G. Lammert (H.K.)24 their unbeaten record, only the Bowker (H.K)

H.K.CC. 1st XI and the Navy 2nd

Sayer (C.S.).... Bird (C.S.)

5.75 5.96 ..14 7.14 .II 7.73

17

8.53

Gould (N.)...

12

Des-

B. D. Evans (C.S.).. A. el Arcaili (L.). A. H. Madar (I.)...... Balletcher (U.) Omar (1)

12

26 13

8.92 9.00 0.50 9.85

20 10:40

....17.

16

10.47 10.89 11,12 11.60

XI have not tasted defent. Every team lias played in a drawn’match and the two Chinese elevens are the only ones without a victory. pite a series of defeats the Chinese teams have shown improvement and with their share of the luck, they will bring off a surprise yet. v

There are some who consider the team fielded on Saturday, the strongest the Club enn turn out for aleague match. Of course there are other members who belong to the H.K.C.C. but they represent ther clubs in the competition. The elezen that did duty for the Indian also gave the appearance of comprising the best they have and Mhere was little rom for improve- ment in the University eleven. On the other hand, the Civil Service wissed Sayer and de Rome and Reed was called to duty at the last moment. An opinion was voiced on the ground that even| If Reed hind played the Club could not have been dismissed for a smaller score as Hamilton did very well. reminiscent of his old days. One supporter argued that Reed is not nearly as good as he was, that his bowling lacked sting and variety and pointed to his accomplishments this season in

However, that is support. matter of personal opinion but shink most critics will agree that Reed has one neculiarity which is that if he takes wickets in the first aver or then he is almost sure to do

Glancing at the records I find that Civil Service only 'beat the Navy of the stronger teams. This victory was decisive-by 6 wickets and 55 mas. Two other home victories were from the C.R.C. hy 94 runs and Craigengower 132 runs. Playing away, they beat Kowloon by 135 rans. They drew with the Indians at Sookumpon when they had 150 for 6 after the 1.R.C had declared at 9 for. 191.

F. M. el Arculli (L)... 9 Quick (U.) Pomfret (N) .........15 A. A. Runijaha (U)...19 11.89

SECOND DIVISION. Brawn (K.) .... 11

6.45 Perry (R.A.M.C.)

6.57 ...... 8 Jacob (RE) ..... .....46 7.45 Walker (R.A.M.C.).....39 7.97 Hogg (N.)..

8.29 Laing (1) Overy (K.)

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9.58 9.58 10.21 .19 10.32 .53.10.58 .22 10,82 11.67 11.83 11.91

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LEAGUE TABLE.

A.R.F. Raven (K.)......14 Reid (H.K.)... Sari (CS.) Sirdar Khan (1)... Hagen (H.K.).. Petheram (K.). Hooppelt (N.).

FIRST DIVISION.

3. W. L. D. P.

I made was unusual. All along

CHOICE OF A CALIPH.

it has been my contention that for the good of the game a standard set of rules must be drawn up, and it has been mentioned that what

TERRITET, March 11, was given was merely observed

The ex-Caliph has addressed a by some players but not neces- sarily all. There is no divergence message to Mussulmans all over of opinion as to the fundamental the world protesting against the rules of Maj-Jongg but "local abolition of the Caliphate by the rules" and decisions on side-issues impious decision of the present majority in the Turkish National the As previously Assembly. He describes are abundant. pointed out, the only solution lies measure as fundamentally sacri- in, forming a Hongkong league on legious and null and void, and the basis of the one at Home states the Mostem world had un- when definite rules can be laid animously approved his election a down for all contingencies. It year and a half ago, and it alone only remains for a number of is entitled to pronounce upon the enthusiasts to come forward to question. start the ball, or rather the dice," rolling. If sufficient numbers are forthcoming, the object could be easily attained. A number of Chinese first-class players have promised their assistance framing rules which will cover every point likely to arise.

Answer To Query.

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GOVERNMENT. HOUSE.

Lady Stubbs, accompanied by Miss Robina Addis and Me Gals ford St. Lawrence, leave In the R.M.S. "Empress of Asja” to- morrow on a short visit to Peking. On her way through, on Saturday next, Lady Stubbs will open a Ministering Children's League Bazaar in Shanghai. Lady Stubbs and party return to Hongkong in the s.s."Khyber," which is due on Saturday, April 5.

To-night H. E. the Governor will be present at the Band Concert to

His (be given at the City Hall.

On Friday afternoon. Consequently he has invited the Excellency, attended by Captain authorised chiefs and representa-R. Neville, A.D.C. will attend the

of Victoria's tives of the Mussulman com- Rt. Rev. Bishop nunities all over the world to com- reception at the City Hall.

On Friday, March 21, and on municate proposals and concreta contributions as early as possible Monday, March 24, His Ex- for the assembling of a grandcellency will entertain a number religious inter-Islamic congress; of Chinese residents to dinner at which he proposes to convoke at Government House. the most opportune time and place in order to adopt the decision required by the situation. Reuter.

L.

CHINA AND THE SOVIETS

RECOGNITION À HAT- TER OF DAYS..

A friend who admits that "he HK C.C.

7 6 0.1 19 plays a little" has asked for in University

.... 8 6 1 1 19 formation as to what is generally Indian R.C.... 82.17 recognised in Chinese clubs re- Civil Service

8 4 3 I 13 garding the bamboo and Navy........、

7 3 3 1 10 green" hands. He was uncertain Kowloon C.C... 72.4 1.7 as to the number of "faans" or Craigengower 7.5 14 doublers, each denomination stood R.G.A.....

I 5 I 4 for. As there may be others who Chinese R.C.

7 0 6 1 are

in doubt the following

PEKING, March 12th. SECOND DIVISION. Z

explanation may be of use to

A special meeting of the Cabinet, beginners. Unlike other pecu-held this morning and attended by liarities of the game, practically all the members of the Cabinet and every Chinese player is agreed on Dr. C. T. Wang, exclusively con

sidered Sino-Russian relations. these points.

well but if he gets knocked about, Royal Engineers ...14 10 1 3 33 he is liable to go off.

Navy 2nd 9 8 0 1 25 Civil Service 2nd...14 6 6 2 201 University 2nd......12 5 5 2 17 R.A.M.C..

30 5 4 3 16

An "all green" hand counts as It is understood that an agree- H.K.C.C, 2nd............... 12. 4 4 4 16 Indians 2nd 11 3 5.3 12 a maximum score if completed. ment was reached regarding the Kowloon 2nd

12 7 2 8 That is to say, all fourteen cards principles which would be the basis. Chinese 2nd 13 0 11 2 2 must have green and no other for negotiations with the Soviet

League Records This Season colour. It will be noticed that representative.

Chinese circles are confident that Highest Individual Score: Ist some of the bamboos have red division, A. A. Rumjahn (Univer and green while others

are recognition is only a question of sity) 110; 2nd division, Lt entirely green. The green dragon, days.-Reuter. Hartis (Navy) 131 not out.

irrespective of the character used, Most wickets in an innings: Ist is always green and nothing clac. The R.G.A surprised them by division, Sayer (Civil Service) 7 The one of bamboos, sometimes a winning at Hay Valley hy 26 wickets for 23 runs in 9.1 overs (1 bird and or a bamboo shoot suns (their first league defest maiden); Quick (University). 7 this season) and

this wickets, for 23 runs in 12 overs (4 invariably has red on it. they

never really. recovered maiden); Bird. (Civil Service) two, three and four are all green, although strengthened by players 7 wickets for 57 runs 13 overs returned from leave. Their last naidens); Rough' (R.G.A.)

wickets for 49 runs in 141'overs (2 maidens); Gould (Navy) 7 wickets, for 16 runs in 6.5 overs and B.D. Evans (Civil Service) 7 wickets for

the

front

two matches were lost, that with

(Varsity (at home) hy wickets and 72 runs and last Sater day on the H.K.C.C. ground by 41

Ins.

Their biggest score was made against the C.R.C. (212 at home) The smallest home total was 82 (University) and away 83 (Club.) Craigengower they dismissed for 61 and Kowloon for 41 but all the others stored over 100 against

London, March 11-In the Scottish league match Rangers Hearts, the former team won by one goal to nil-Reuter.

The The five will have red pn it, Castlegates, March 11-The usually red edging. The six is all total of bodies recovered from the 113, It green but the seven is not. The burning mine is now eight is also all green while the seems certain at this juncture that red has green. Therefore an "all 173 people perished. Reuter. green" hand must compose sets

Bombay, . March

|

On Friday, March 28, His Excellency, attended by Captain R. Neville. A.D.C., will he pre- sent at the dinner given by the members of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of the retirement of His Honour Sir William Rees-Davies.

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO AND BOMBAY,

THROUGH BILLS OF LADING ISSUED FOR EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN CONTINENTAL PORTS AND LONDON,

THE Steamship

AND

"KIDDERPORE" marrying His Majesty's Mails will be despatched from this port at daylight on BUNDAY, the 16th March, taking Cargo for the above Ports.

Silk and Valuable Cargo for Italy, France and London (ander arrange ment) will be conveyed by this Steamer proceeding to Bombay and there tran- shipped to the carrying Steamer for Marsgilles and London,

Parcels will be received at the Offen II-The-Gatil Noox the day before sailing. II runs in 6.2 overs (2 maidens); or consequences of the 2, 3, 4, 2nd division, Sara (Civil Service) made up by sets or a pair of the Enquiry Committee's report in The contents and value of all packagaa

says that the profit and loss wickets for 35.runs in 11.3 overs 6 and 8 of bamboos and/or the connection with the mill strike, are required. and Laing (University) 8 wickets green dragon. For example, a account for the mills in 1923 for 25 runs in 15.5 overs 17 maidens). completed hand could be 2, 3, 4;justified the millowners decision

Biggest Aggregate. Ist division, 2, 3, 4; 6, 6, 6; 8, 8, 8 of bamboos not be pay a bonus.-Reuter.

and a pair of green dragons, or

A. A. Rumiah (University) 3291 what had been described as the 2nd division Gandy (RE.) 349 runs, Most wickets date: Ist division. A. el Arculli (Indians) 26; 2nd division, Sara (Civil Service) 53.

Biggest Innings to date 1st divi- sion, H.K.C.C. 221 for 3 (declared) against Craigehgower; 2nd divi- CRC. 2nd XI. sion, H.K.C.C. 2nd XI 232 against

best attack in the Colony, the highest being that by the 1.R.C.

Sayer (200 in 7 innings), Wood 171-8, de Rome 167-4, Sutherland 113-8 and Evans III-5, were the principal run-getters of the side.

Sayer compiled the only century. Tiz, 107 against the C.R.C. at home, on October 27.

Scores of 50 or over made by de Rome 52, 97; Witchell 58: Bird took 17 of the wickets, Ling 12, Evans 12, Sayer II and Baker 7,

BATTING

FIRST DIVISION. "

of.

Innings

Average.

again, 2, 2, 2; 3, 3, 3; 4, 4, 4; three Reuter cables from London that green dragons and a pair of 6 Admiral Sir H. F..Oliver replaces or 8 of bamboos to make the eyes. Admiral Sir J. M. de Robeck as This would be a proper hand. If Commander of the Atlantic Fleet another dragon or wind was held and Sir Michael vice-Admiral instead of the green dragon, this Culme-Seymour replaces Admiral would only be a "Mixed one- Sir H. F. Oliver in the Second

Sea Lordship. coloured numerals," ranking one Smallest Innings to date: 1st divi- "faan"; even if the other cards xion, R.G.A. 33 against Navy: 2nd in the hand were all "green division, CRC. 32. against R. Ebamboos they would rank no and Kowloon 2nd XI 32 against higher than if they were part red RE.

Sergeant Alexander of the Police and green colour, Recreation Club, who has just re

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numeral" hand and ranks one The Etonship "faan" in addition to others that

nd/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloos Wharf And Godown Co., Ltd., whence, sadfor from the wharvas delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the

"BENLAWERS " may be reckoned for the dragonsONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby It is generally accepted that if or winds or other specials, which formed that all Goods are being turned from Home leave, tells me a player has nine "all green" would be obtained in the ordinary landed at their risk into the hazardous that he was present at most of the cards laid down, another player course of the game. There is no big county cricket matches last who discards an "all green" for penalty for a "Mixed one-coloured season. Ho will be remembered him to chow or "pung," he incurs numeral" hand..

Ten Or Twenty. Point Basis? as one of the best all rounders in the same penalties as for a

"Rufus" writes to ask which the police eleven and the most "Proper one-coloured numeral," prolife batsman Asked about his "The Three Great Scholars," or would be more fascinating, the opinion as to English cricket he "Four Blessings Hand as pre-ten-point or twenty-point basis? Goods have left the Godowns, and all said that from what he saw, it had viously explained in this column. This, I think, is a matter for per- Goods remaining undelivered after the made some improvement and the Should a completed hand of all sunal opinion, but experienced 12th instant will be subject to rent.

All claims against the Steamer must Paffard (N.) 86 188 47.00 players at Home would give the bamboos include ever one card players will admit that a different be presented to the Undersigned on or Purcell (N.).... 72.186 45.50 Australians a good fight the next that has red on it, this will only policy has to be adopted for each before the 28th inst, or they will not be Fearce (H.K.).....5 94 138 46.00 time they visited. An innings of rank as a "Proper one-coloured basis. In other words, one's recognized. Owen Hughes

270 by Woolley of Kent he thought

All broken, chafed and damaged (H.K.)5 61 128 4266 to be about the best batting per- numeral hand, equal to three strategy would have to be shaped de Rome (C.S.) 4.97 167 41.75 formance he saw and was load in "faana," with the same penalties accordingly, and it is almost Goods rae to be left in the Godowns, AA. Rumjahn(U3110 329 41.12 his praises of the firworks put up for those who discard, after nine impossible, in the space of this where they will be examined on the J. S. Curream (L.) s. 81 157 39.25 especially after the 200 mark had or more have been laid on the column to explain what is meant. 19t2 instani, at 10 a.m.

table. A completed hand made If "Rufus" wishes, he can see an No Fire Larcrants has been scocted. More (HK)697 210 35.00 beer passed

up of bamboos, whether all green actual demonstration, Next Bilis of Lading will be countersigne O. Ismail (L.) 2 237 33.36

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"Mixed-* one-coloured different,

Quiqi: (U.) .......8 68*192 32.00 Summarised records of the other Roffey (U.)737 123 30.75 clubs which have completed their Sayer (C.S.).. 7.107 209 29.35 league fixtures will be given during Wood (C.S.) 8445 171, 25,50 the following, woeks

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