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TENNIS TOURNEY-

YESTERDAY'S FINE GAME.

RUMJAUNS BEAT HONDA AND ADE.

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· ARRESTED JAPANESE.

PEKING, March 17..

The Japanese Minister called on M. Karakhan last Saturday, follow. ing instructions from Tokyo, to a settlement endeavour to reach with regard "to-questions which have recently arisen between Japan and Russia and which must precede any discussions relating to the recognition of the Soviet Government

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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. THE FIRST EXTRA RACE MEETING will be bold (weathor permitting) at Happy Valley, on SATURDAY, 29th March, 1924, commencing at 3. p. ·

The Charge for admission to tho Public Enelbeurs will be $1.

Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price

The Stowards invite the Ladies of Hongkong to be present.

Tennis onthusiasts who want to the H.K.C,C. courts yesterday afternoon were trended to a fine ex- hibition. 1. D. and O. Rutujahn mut and defeated Honda and Abe, in the Open Doubles by 3 sets to 1. They was much closer then the score suggests and the Japanese pair mulo

by Japan. At a the Indians to all out for. their win

H. D. Kunjahn was according previous meeting M. Karakhan Members are advised that they must to that consensus of opinion the expressed as his opinion regarding how their Season Tickets to obtain

the arrests of Japanese at admisalon to the Members' Enclosure. Fonly one of the quartette who played

Each member has the right of in- Consistently in his true forta. Vladivostock, that the Japanese

naval and military officers troducing 2 non-members to the Nevertheless, he insisted on serving u double when within a point of

not be recognised as Members Enclosure, tickets for whom victory. Our Runjun disap-officials, as they were in Russian can be obtained from Mossra. Linstead study the Davis at $5.- cash up to FRIDAY pointed his apporters though he territory only, to often earned applause for much nent language; but he was prepared to March 28th, wark. At times his service was, for recommend the release of the lam very por bit in other ways be Vice-Consul and two Consular varier from the acing of certainty interpreters, who were engaged to prounuwes! wikinass. Spectacion official duty. On Saturday M. Jar, og giving the impression of Yoshizawa asked for the release being the best individualist on the of all those arrested. M. Karakhan HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. rout. Henda was, more often than promised to telegraph to Moscow not, playing below his fomi. He recommending the immediate would bring of a succession of kills and then become crratic. At one stage he pot iwer fixar successive first serves but on the other hand, double faults were common to hitn. As opportunity excurred, he brought off some of his "pile-drivers a on other cousion, he both drove and sunnshed into the net. Abe showed thes he was a player above the or. dinary and capable of bucking † Honde Hogvemeð nervous and looked upset after being spoken to by linesman about his position when serving, ~

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Hongkong, 18th March, 1924.

EXTRA RACE MEETINGS 1924.

release of the Consular Officials at least. The direct result of the

Russian activities in MEMBERS' Season Tickets are now ready and may be obtained by recent connection with the Japanese has thus been a setback, to the informal those Members who have not already negotiations which might other-received them from Messra, Linstend

to an & Davis, Alexandra Buildings wise have already led

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. understanding upon which formal negotiations could be based.-

Hongkong, 18th March 1924 Reuter,

BESSARABIA.

24th inst. At this conference Ru- manus will be principally concerned

P. & O. SS. "NALDERÁ" will sail from KOWLOON WHARF for London and Marseilles via the usual ports on the 22nd March, 1924, at noon.

For the convenience

of Pas-

Summeøvd up, the game was one of

Luspus, Madlı 17. imagvable defence triumpling over

The question of Bessarabia, which attack which yes et times brilliant

All heavy baggage should be and at others, medicare. Not thu was reunited to Runanja in March the Rumjans did not go up to the 1918, after long incorporation with placed on board not later than net. They did as often as possible Russia, is coming to the fore insp.m. on the Zist inst., and Cabin but they were assent to bring off view of the Russo-Rumanian confer- Baggage not later than 10 am, on

kill and wore content to win byence to be opened in Vienn on the the day of sailing. correct placing, lobbing and velley. ing and the kuyck to get the ball back so as to tempt the Japanese in obtaining Rus recognition of sengers a Lighter will be along pair to send outside or into the net. the reunion, which has already been side the P. & O. Jetty from noon Bond Honde and Abe would wash recognised by Britain and other to 3 pm, on FRIDAY, the 21st bat the majority of the points ware, Allied powers. Rumania will also March to receive Baggage. lost, The former did not have try. persade the Soviets to admit MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,

Agents. many chances of bringing of his responsibility for the Rumanian

18th March, 1924. fans drive to the side-lores the gold and crown jewels sent to Mo was generally successful when he cow for safory during the German did. He was cadoubtedly the best invasion of 1915, ・・・ gemenil and the best net-mín of the

The Bessarabian question is evok-

four and as oil as either of his ing liveliest interest in Moscow. youthful opponents. What the la- Numorous demonstrations are de diam Inds lacked in stature and ex-mending Rumania's withdrawal, parience, they made up for in har The Soviet Press is also campaign monious understanding and physical, fitness. Deuce was exiled several times in a number of gumes and all four were dessvedly applauded for come smart volley-duels. On the day's form, the Rumjang wery worthy winners of a werthy match.

and particularly protests ainst the French rarification of the protocol recognising Rumania's nation of Bescola, ne likely to ruin Franco-Russian relations. Thea French Sanage bins missed the Bessarabian protocol already adopt- ed by the Chamber-Reuter.

: The Play'. Honda opened and led 10-15 bat the Rajatos nude i dence, ad- village striker und game. The Ma

Paris, March 14.-In the dianes took the next three gunes Senate, M. Poincaré disclaimed in which the play was brilliant and any intention to extend the pately on and off. Honde was de-life of the Government. He an- |cidedly off-colour and Abe did not nounced that General Election settle down. In the fifth game, would be held before the 31st of the Japanese pair kejt their oppon- ents penned back to the base-line. They took this game (4-1) but H. D. served the next which they won (5-1). Abe showed up to advantage

May-Reuter.

them set 2-1.

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in the nest and practically won the off the two games necessary to give gume (5-2).. Sone long rallies were sean in the eighth game in which Omar Rumijalan served & doable. Dauce was called but the Indians were not to be denied and took the first set,

Beyond winning the first game, the Japanese could do little that was right in the fourth get. Honda was very much off in the last two games although he tried hard to carry the From 0-1, match to the fifth set.

the Kunjahms led till 5-1 and then took the last game easily. In the

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE,

THE ANNUAL SPORTS will be

held at 1,30 p.m. on FRIDAY, 21st MARCH, at HAPPY VALLEY. Prizes will be distributed by Mrs. S. W. TSO at 5.30.

There will be an OLD BOYS' RACE of 220 yards.

Hongkong, 18th March, 1924.

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Both Honda and Abo improved in Water Factory, Workmen of the the second set. They became more Wine Department, Chinese Decurate and often placed between partment Staff, Chinese Staff of the Rinminhns to win points. The ith came Honda scored twice with THURSDAY, March 20th

Aerated

fint gate (Honda's service), went ripping forehand drives which inst Water Factory, Phoenix Club, Kowloon Cricket to the Japanese. The second (H. touched the base-lines but Abe's: Club, Institute of Engineers and D.'a service) stood at love-40, then mistakes nullified the advantage. The last remains-of-the-late Shipbuilders. Revenue Officers, deuce but the Indian pair placed The last was very pourly the only FAREWELL RETURN VISIT

of the ever popular Mr. Ben J. Spittles, who passed Managing Directors of Messrs. Outside and lost. The Rumjans love gemo of the match. E. D. away at his home yesterday morn Lane, Crawford and Co., Messrs deteriorated in the third game which served and bath Honth and Abe re- ing, were laid to rest at Happy Gande, Price and Co., Ltd., they also lost after it had been taken usted either into the net or outside Valley cemetery last evening. Messrs. Botelho Bros., Mr. Do dence. Onzer's service in the ben 40-love was called, H. D. CONTINENTAL MYSTIFIERS Mr. Spittles was a very popular Humphreys Mr. Henry Hum fourth game did not improve but ved his only double of the match figure in Kowloon and the great phreys, Mr. D. E. Clark, Mr. D. E. they took this game 1-9. Honda but he took the next point to secure

caught the unsteadiness epidemic in the game, set and match. respect in which he was held was Donnelly, Dr. and Mrs. Forsyth, the fifth game and the score became Scores In Detail. impressively shown by the large Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tarrant, Mr2-8. Bucked m, the Indians de

Tho day's complete resulta gathering of mourners who attend and Mrs. H. S. Rouse, Mr. and Mrs. it 3 all but they lost the next two were ed the services.

M.J.D. Stephens and many others. 8-5 Honda had the service Open Doubles: H.-D. and 0. The late Mr. Spittles, in his The beautiful wreath of the team in the tunt game; from love Rumjaha best T. Honde and J. forty-ninth year was almost on the St. John's Lodge was placed in the 30, the score none 30 all, 40-30, Abe 1-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6—1. M, K eve of his retirement from the grave with the coffin....

deuce, "vantage seiyor, gama, one and M. W. Le beat F Wheeler and managership of Messrs. A. S

set al.

J. M. Jaok 6-2, 6-1, 1-6,6—1. Watson's wine department after

After the second gamo, it was a R. Henboek and R. J. Baundera bout twenty-five years' service.

grim struggle with both pairs striv- S. Randle and W. H. Gillow 6-0, ing hard for the supremacy. Either 6-1, 6-1. side, would hold the advantage mo anturily to lose it again and some of the best tennis of the game was Been in this ne

Mixed Doubles : H. Owen Hugh- Winning the first three games of es and Miss Calvert (owe 2/6) beat third set the Rumichas improv. J. R. Mitchell and Mrs. Davison di while the Japanero, more on (phis 4/6) 0-1, 11-9; B. D. Decially Abo bezme. "wild." Evazis and Mrs. Griffin (plus 416) However, they armexed the next two boat Mr. and Mrs. A: Stevens (plus Conceded, by press and public Cake in orato of Abe showing more 1/6) 2-6, 6-0, Ond.

Handicap Doubles B. M. Hen

MRS. FISHER..

The chief mourners were Mr. Henry Humphreys and Mr. J. A.

The deepest sympathy will be Tarrant, Amongst others present extended to Inspector Fred Fisher, were Mr. J. D. Humphreys, Mr. of the Society for the Prevention D. E. Clark, Messrs. J. R. Capell, of Cruelty to Animals, in the death L. Guy, G.A. Lawrence, W. Pater- of his wife, which took place at son, F. G Todd, D. C. Wilson, their residence, No. 5 Blue Build representing the various Departings, on Sunday night. The late ments, of Messrs, A. S Watson Mrs. Fisher was born in Hongkong & Co., Ltd Mr. S. E. Greens and had resided here all her life. Secretary of the Kowloon Cricket She was a victim of cancer and Club; Mr. P. Robinson, Captain during the last few months had 8 of nervesmess. He lost the of the Kowloon Cricket Club, Mr. suffered considerably. James Smith, IP M. St. John's

Lodge: Me J. Jack, P.M., St

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next gime mirking the score 4-3 ăn derson and A. Breazley (owe 3/0). four of the Indians but he retriev... | belt. A. Skinner and. A. Littlejohn ed the ball twice from the heads of (plus 6/6) 6-2; 6—–3; M. M. Mann the spectators." end helped to reduce and A. B. Raworth (cwe 3/6) beat the land the score struding 4-8. R. Macalming and A. Stevens (plus Experienced spectators felt that 3/6) 8–6, 4–6, 6–8; G. J. Ben- 1. Comley, E. Abraham, P. Heath view to developing the home Air this was the deciding stage in the gay nad G, Jillings (plus 15) boat Cote, A Morton, D..E. Donnelly, Defence Scheme along the lines struggle. At nny malo, both pairs. Phillips and P. W. Green (plug W. McKay, I. C. Fletcher, A.R.Plaid down by the last Government, nu al they know into the game and 15:8) 8—8, 6–3. Davis, A. K Henderson, D. Sa Bill has been introduced by the hung on tenaciously. Honda ran "all Famalicao Singles "B" D. D Green, H. W. Petley, J. H. Ox-Government providing an over the court in the eighth game Dryden (plate 2/6) bent L. M. Lloyd berry, F. L. Cooke, D. Hazel, anxiliary air force based along the and attacked erbly. His service (owa 1/6) 6-2-8—–6.. P.Lanigan, and brethren from the lines of the Territorial Army, alto was quite good at this stage and Daly's Matches, Blasonic Lodges of the Colony, an air force reserve. If authorises made the core all The To Open Doubles Owen Hughes

Among the large number of floral the forming of chinty associadame pulled themselves together and and Moroy Brevirley and Header to cold and wet results in brouchliz tributes were those from:-Wife, ftions, the members of which wil), ft and here that their hvatal com o Oren Bingles L. Forster year once, taking Chambarlar Mother and Sisters, Arthur and undertake the und home dison stood then in good stend B. D. Eyrus O. Rumjaho. 8. Cod Lily, A. S. Watson and Co., Ltd. defence dutha sa Aerated Water Depot, Staff, attack, officers car European Stae of the Aerated ing each year

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