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THURSDAY APRIL 8 1924:09

"VARSITY SPORTS.

FOUR RECORDS 'BROKEN- YESTERDAY.

What our 'Varalty toen are grau- ually asserting themselves in the local sport and athletic spheres' is film run the annual sports bold vida falan yusterday. Despite adverse weather four records were

"broken

H.E, the Governor and Sir Claud Severn were both wresent. At the -donclusion of the sports the prizon were gracefully given away by Tady Rees Dovice.

RESULTS.

Kicking the Football.-1. S. 0. Shahabudin: 2, D. Laing.

Throwing the Cricket Ball-1 A. Tolim; 2. Leong Hoe-yong.

'ANDREW'S FETE.

A SUCCESS DESPITE THE WEATHER.

'Wretched weather did not deter

the organisert of St. Andrew's Fêts yesterday. The wind and rain during the afternoon spoilt the effectiveness of the outside

stalls, but it did not damp the spirits of the ladies in charge who transferred to the Church Hall. Last night there was no doubt as. to the success of the fête, It was evident, Brilliantly illumined with gay coloured lanterns from the entrances in Nathan Road throughout the church grounds, the fête attracted a big crowd of patrons

100 Yards.--1, 8. 0. Shahab-and the support that the concluding Bin, 7. 8. Guzdlar.

variety entertainment received and

Pole Jump-1. A. Hoolim: 2 the applause the artistes earned Chong Tuck-wing.

was well deserved.

920 Yards-1, 8. 0. Shahabu-i Min: 2. C. A. Peterson.

Half-Mile-1, T. Tugina; 2. A Houlin.

Hulle (120 Yards)-1, 9. 0. Bhambulin: 2. Chong Tuck-wing.

Old Students' Race.-1, W. M. Gittione; 2. Dr. Y. M. Kwong,

Putting the Woight-1; 8. Kwong: 2, Leong Hoo-veng.

440 Yards.-1. H. Bago: 2. A. Pelerson,

C.

Long Jump-1, S. 0. Shalabu 8: 2. Chong Tuck-wing, Half Mile (Open)

V. C.

The fête was opened by Com- modore H. E. Graca, RN,, "who was introduced by the Vicar (the Rev. G. R. Lindsay). After re- ferring to the weather conditions the Commodore said that it had been the intention of Lady Stubbs to be present at the event, but her engagement in the North had prevented her Ladyship from do-

DISARMAMENT.

AUSTRALIAN PREMIER'S

STATEMENT.

MELBOURNE, April 2.

THE CHINA MAIL.

GET TOGETHER I

HOW TO TACKLE THE PIRACY EVILA

WEMBLEY STRIKE,

LONDON, April 2..........

A strong force of mounted and unmounted pólice have matters: well in hand at the Empire Exhibition. They forcibly elected

THE SOCIAL SWIRL- R.GA. WHIST DRIVE AND

DANCE.

The 83rd Company R.GA's So the chairman of a meeting, which cial Club held a very succeful

Chantlemen', won by Leading Betë "man: "Wnäters with a score of 181,"

2nd Parizo, Won by Sergt. Bell Coy R.G.A with a poors of 178, Hidden number, Gentlemen's, by Gunner Hage, soare, 137,

Prizes were distributed by Mrs. The question of piracy preven

W. Allcock and L/Bår. Honking When asked in the House of Retion on the China Const, to its the strikers attempted to hold in- whist drive and dance at Lyeinum very ably carried out the duties of presentatives, if, in accordance with general application and its sides the grounds Artists and last Tuesday. The afterance M.Ö. Music for the dance was sup the Defence resolutions of the Im-specific points, has now reached a others who yesterday were in- totalled 100 (26 tables), and includplied by Able Sepmani Barmi perial Conference, he would sum stage where little if any good, and timidated, entered unmolested od all the married families at Lye the piano, assisted By B/Bergt. Wal Pacific Conference on further possibly a great deal of harm, can this morning, but activities mun, viators from Hongkong and for R.B. on the Jare Drums,

reault from any protraction of the generally are still paralysed. The Stonecutters, and representnaves of ward of their efforts left nothing already volaminoue correspon strike is entirely unofficial the Royal Navy The Ill was to be desired. The dancing, whiali dence, and the further indulgence and the Trades Unlons are nicely decomted by Gunner Trend was excellent, was varied by sange by Noval friends which gave the

exertions. It is only left to my that, judging by appearances, eveN - no prosent enjoyed to the fall. The evening's entertainment provided.

in recriminations, charges and not participating. It is estimated Whist Drive resulted as fol- couples time to recover from their

MEXICAN FIRE PANIC.

Tho

1st Prize, Won by Mrs. Tye with a total moore of 182.

2nd Prize, Won by Mrs. Riloy with a total score of 169.

Hidden number, Ladies' Won by Mr. Rongh, score, 142, 1st

counter-charges, observes "Ship that 50 per cent of the mon are ping and Engineering" (Shang- now working at Wembley.lows

Reuter hai.) Guilds have (presumably) placed all of their cards, on the table and the Hongkong Govern ment has, we understand, of late

MEXICO CITY, April 2. displayed a somewhat unwonted

Twenty-six people were killed, activity in acknowledging and and 56 injured, in a fire at a cine replying to the Guilds requests ma theatre in a suburb of and în considering their sugges- Tacahaya City. A pante followed tions and their demanda. But the putbreak, and the majority of apparently everything is being the victims were electrocuted by done through the tedious medium wires banging nack-high across of correspondence, and while the main afsle. They were also letters are being written by the trampled upon in the wild rush people concerned, and statements for the exfts. It is believed that a made to the press by Government short-circuit was the cause of the disaster.--Reuter's American" Ser and Guild representatives, the pro- vice. blem as a whole remains unsolved and the major points of difference Guilds remain unsettled, with both between the Government and the

C.ing so. They had all learned with farment to be held in Austra

regret that Lady Stubbs was laid | up in Shanghai and he expressed did not thinle that the Conference lia, Mr. Bruce sol that while, be the hope that she would soon be well enough to proceed to Hong-wonld have the best prospect of suc-rides holding what appear to be kong. The Commodore hoped as if summoned in Australin, he

views. diametrically opposed-85 the fête and sale of work would would certainly welcome the sug-

gestion, if one of the Great Powers witness the question of guards. be a great success.

issued the summons, and Australia would be represented-Reuter

Bell: 9. T. A. Carvalho,

High Tinn.--1. §. O, Shababu- Bin, 2, Chong Tuck-sving.

Lady Undergradante" Race-1, Miss C. Grose 2 2. Miss E. Ho Tank.

Ono Mile.-1, J. Smith; 2. I. Tacima.

Tug of War.-1. Morrison Hall. Relay Race-1, Tangurl Fall; 2. Mas Tall

Hostel Championship-1. In Karl Hall.

Tndividual Championship-1. S. D. Shahabudin; 2, Chung Tuck-

wing.

One of the most attractive stalls in the hall was that containing a wide selection of second-hand books, and periodicals. The fruit. and flower stall in the centre of the hall had a delightful display; the plain and fancy stall did fine business and other stalls equally well favoured were the Pound Stall, and Sweets and Confec tionery.

The side shows, such as the Il putiag cinema, hoopla, the children's fishpond, the chutes. cocoanut shies, etc., proved ex- BACK TO THE STRAITS.tremely popular, despite the drizzle in the afternooh. As an appro- priate evening entertainment, a COLONEL CHARGED WITH Concert was given, well appreciated numbers. being contributed by Mrs. Mathieson, Mrs. Clements, Mr. and Mrs. Collett, Mr. C. W. E. Bishop, Mr. West, Prof. Gonzales and the Rev. G. W. Arrowsmith The accompanist was Mr. T. A Martin.

that

CHEATING.

44

RAGGED TALES."

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TENNIS TOURNEY.

NO GAMES YESTERDAY,

raim.

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CONSIGNEES:

HAMBURG-AMERIKA“ LINIE.

"HAVELLAND" having arrived Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby notified that all goods are being landed at their risk. into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the 'HONG- KONG & KOWLOON WHARE & GODOWN CO.,LTD., whence, and/or from the Wharves, delivery can be obtained.

No claims will be admitted after.

The Captain Superintendent of THE Steamablo Police at Hongkong says that the guards are useful and necessary; the Guilds say that they are nei ther and that in addition they con- stitute a real and à definite dan ger. The result is that the gen- eral public is left, as one Hong- kong writer pertinently puts it, "between the devil and the deep sea." Obviously the present state of affairs, with neither side the goods have left the Godown, apparently disposed to give way and all goods remaining undelivered on vital issues (to those who after 5th April, 1924, will be

All Claims must reach us by travel on ships passengers and subject to rent officers and crews) cannot go on indefinitely-it is one of those 12th April, 1924, or they will not matters in which discussion by be recognised.

All damaged packages will be correspondence is likely to give

examined by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas (Marine Surveyors) at 10 a.m. on the 4th April, 1924.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be counter- Bigned by

Shortly after going to press you. terday afternoon, on inquiry from the Cricket Club Pavilion, we were courteously informed by Colonel Ro bertson that it has just been decided 10 have no tennis on accraint of the Nevertheless, a large crowd made is way to the god where Ng Sze wong and T: Honda, the principals in the stand court match, had al-way to argument, argument to be In the interests of everybody crimnation to turn into unappeas- replaced by recrimination, re- Teady arrived. could it not be arranged that be able acrimony, and acrimony to decision could be taken in time for the news to be published in the give rise to an open rupture, with

unpleasant extremely quences to all concerned (except the pirates)-the Hongkong Gov- ernment, the Shipowners, the especially the public. Guilds, and the general public, but

evening papers?

P

TO-DAY'S MATCHES,

The following matches aro.down

Honda land court); H. D. Open Singles: Ng Szo-kwong v. Rhian v. Yew Man-tan.

Club Championship: R. E. Wor-

and A. D. Raworth (—3/6).

MATCH POSTTONED.

conse-

So far as can be seen at present,

ARNHOLD & CO., LTD,

Agents. Hongkong, 31st March, 1924,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEER.

IPE Steamship

the obvious, the logical, the rea- THE

FIUME L."

sonable, the essential means to a solution is a piracy conference, or commission, or inquiry-the name FROM TRIESTE, VENICE, BRINDISL is immaterial to be held at an early date and to have represented in its membership everyone con- cerned: the Hongkong Govern- ment (and possibly the Govern-ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby

SPALATO, PORT SAID, MASSAVA, ADEN, COLOMBO, PENANG &

SINGAPORE.

Amongst the passengers who arrived in Singanore, by the Italian steamer "Fiume L" on 25th ult. from Colombo, was Col. James Christie, O.B.E.. a.well

The stall holders were known Malayan resident Proceed- Ing to the Oriental Hotel where he follows:-

Plain and fancy work (Mrs. for decision to-day- had booked roonis, Col. Christie Was confronted by Detective Woolley, Mrs. White, Mrs.Andrews Laspectors Higging and Porter, and Mrs. Roy); books and periodi-T. who presented him with a warrant cals (Mrs. Hyne, Mrs. Elliott and for arrest on charges, of cheating. Mrs. Vickers); fruit, flowers and

Cal Christle was accordingly produce (Mesdames Arrowsmiththington v. G. W. Sowell. present before the Third Police Arpott, Lammert, Mellon and

Handicap Singles "B" T. B. Court, when Detective Inspector Herridge); pound stall-"a pound Porter asked for a postponement of anything at the cheapest price Powell (+1/6) v. G. R. More

(-3/6). for a few days. Mr. Shelley (Mesdames Purves,. Owen, Bailey

Handicap Doubles; 0. D. Arm Thompson represented the accus and Edwards); sweets and con- styng and D. J. Allrec (+4/6) v. ed. It appears that the charge is fectionery (Mesdames A WE. J. R. Mitchell and W. L. in respect of about $1,000, and Smith, Railton, Nash and Wallace). Thomas (+15): L, Forster and G. the alleged offence was. The proceeds are in aid of the E. Aubrey (2/6) r. M. M. Mana

informed that all Goods are being committed in Gopeng. Mr. Shelley church funds.

ments of Macao and Canton), His Thompson stated that he had been

Majesty's Navy, the Guilds, the landed at their rink Into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- Informed by the accused that the

The Open Doubles match between shipowners, and the general pub load Wharf and Godown Company, warrant was probably, in connec

9. B. Green and T, Lay and S. H. He, and with some one as President Ltd., at Kowloon, whence and/or from -tion with two cheques which

and S. D. Ismail has been post-who is not a Government official | the wharvos delivery may be obtained. accused paid to two friends

poned until Thursday next, owing nor a Guild representative nor a Optional Cargo will be forwarded of his about a year ago, He told

This is the singularly truthful to Tay's indisposition. the two people not to pay in the title given to a series of sketches

shipowner. The present mess unless noilor to the contrary be given cheques at once. Counsel further written by the youthful Nigel Van

never can be cleared up antis- before 2nd inst..

No claims will be admitted after the stated that since the Police wished Biene and published by Letter

factorily to all concerned by cor- -for a postponement, he thought craft of Shanghai, with a peface

respondence or hastily promulgat-Goods have left the Godowas, and all that bail should be fixed in a by the Editor of the North China

Goods remaining- undelivered after ed if slowly conceived laws. Thee 8th inst, will be subject to rent, dominal sum in view of the Daily News. We reviewed Mr.

His Hongkong Government,

All claims against the steamer, mast secused's position and he further | Van Biene's earlier book of

Majesty's Navy, the Merchant

be presented to the Undersigned on stated that the case appeared to stories or sketches, and note that

Service officers, the shipowners or before the 18th inst, or they will be a very flimsy one.

his publisheis quote us as

and the general public all are not he recognized. describing them as "Craftmanship Another inter-hong.cocket match affected to an important degree. All broken, chafed, and dimaged out of the ordinary" We can has been fixed for this week, when A conference which all members Goods are to be left in the Godowns, confirm that statement with regard Bwo (Mesers Jardine, Matheson & would attend aequo animo and where they will be examined on the to "Ragged Tales," but must add Co., Ltd.) are down to meet Way- with a determination to tackle the 8th inst. 10. by our inrysyon that they leave US with a foong, (The Hangkong and Shong problem from all of its aspects, Messrs. Goddard & Dongles, sense of incompleteness which has Bank.).

No Fire Insteanse has been offeċtad. well covered by the

Bille of Lading will be countersigned The following team has been cho broad and narrow, with an inclina- word ragged. There is here the sen to represent "Ewo on Saturday tion to give and take for the

light touch and delicate fancy Baxt, on the C.R.C. ground, Cause general good, and with only one by

DODWELL & CO., LTD., to which Mr. O. M. Green testifies way Bay at 2.16 p.m.-G. H. antagonist mind thepirate

·Lomts. touch and fancy which we may Piercy (Captain); D. G. M. Bar would be productive of more last- well envy; but there is a suspicion nard, W. Brackenridge; W. B. Coring good than a hundred years of Hongkong, and April, 1924. talent too strongly and too hastily: pertz, H. E. Hollands. W. D. bickering and pin-pricking. Let that Mr. Van Blene is riding his naby, W. Galloway, G. H. Gom- 'correspondence, recrimination, that in writing a story even a Jamie, R. E. Macdougali. W W the case of all concerned be stated (Mr. G. N. Ore) announced that ragged one,he falls to realise thar Mackenzie and N. L. H. Railton

The matter was fixed for the 28th us, and bail of $1,000 allowed, the bond being signed by Mr. Julian Frankel,

EDUCATION BOARD.

THE TEACHING OF STENOGRAPHY.

At a meeting of the Board of Education held yesterday after noon, the Director of Education

Is

a site for the new school at Quarry something more than a fanciful

Bay had been definitely chosen delicate turn of phrase is wanted.

It was considered to be the best One or two of these sketches-we

site in the locality, and be wished

to assure the Board that he would cannot really call them stories,

CRICKET.

EWO v. WAYFOỘNG.

*

H.F.C.C. TEAMS.

Blesmahty

NOTICE

under circumstances and condly THE tions where Bone is supreme, and we shall see that the only person really harmed by the outcome will be the fellow regarding whom all Chinese pirate

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FROM TRIESTE, VENICE, · BRINDISI, "

SPALATO, PORT SAID MASSAUA,

· SINGAPORE & SAIGONL

NONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby CONSUMERS of Goods,

could easily be expanded and The following teams will repre. push on with the new school as made into presentable shockers. sent the H.K.0.0, on Saturday the trouble has arisenthe ADEN, COLOMBO, PENANG, onergetically as he could.

Mr. Van Biene will come again; April 5 on grounds as below, but Those present included the In- -spector of English Schools (Mr. E. of that there seems no doubt. The matches commencing at 2.16 p.m. little book is handy to carry and 1nd XI v. K.C.C. at Kowloon.- Ralphs), the Inspector of Vernawe trust will have a large circula- T. E. Pearce (Capt.), Major W cular Schools (Mr. A. R. Cavaller), Hon. The publishers do not state Hattersley Smith, Hov. Fr. Purcell,

the price.

~Rev, T. W.-Pearce, Mr. A. F. B

Silva Netto, Dr. A. D. Hickling, Mr. N. The Mackintosh, Mr. U.

· Kunajahnj. Dr. Wan Man Kai, Mr.

B. Wylie, Mr. M. E. F. Alrey. Rev.

Fr. H. Valtorta, Capt. A. E. Watts

B.C.

V.R.C. BOXING.

E. J. R. Mitchell, Rev. T. B.. Powell, H. Owen Hughes, A. C. 1 TOURNAMENT POSTPONED. Bowker, B. G: Lummert; G, B. More A. V. T. Dean, D..R. Wahl

2nd XI v. RA.M.O. (League); at

being landed at their risk into the Ge downs of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whert and Godown Company, Tad, Kowloon, whense and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained a Optional Cargo will be forwarded male notice to the contrary, be girən

Mr. R.. C Witchell, honcho New York, April 2-The bone L. D. McNicoll (Caft.) Extory of the V.R.C. writes the the -and Mr. G. P. de Martin (hon. Woolworth Building; fifty storeys C. Hagen, F. N. Young, H. Griffin, boxing tournament fixed for this before End insty

secretary high, and the tallest office structure A. Vallack, As H. Mnckevizio, O:

Two gestions asked by Mr.in the world, has been sold for Mark, J. N. Owen, J. A. H. Piam: N. T Mackintosh, were: (1) In $11,000,000, Renter's what Government Schools a Service.

American mer, D. H. F. McMaster and T.

Hancock. stenography included in the

curriculum?and, (2) and what.

Grant-in-Aid Schools is stenogm New York, April 2-The KOWLOON CCV HECC

phy included in the curriculum, heaviest snowstorm of the seasoff

and at what hours is if taught? struck the entire Bastern section

The following day

The Director of Education repli- of the country to-day. There are ed:(1) Stenography is not taught six to eight inches of snow to to play for the In any Government Schools, and New York and elsewhere, which bome friendly mat (1) Stefiograplig la taught at St is hampering traffic and crippling 0 on Bak

sherp ~Joseph's College as part of the the telegraphs and telephones..

curriculum At other Grant-Many accidents reported in W Rames Aid Schools the bject is taught New York. One person was Ellied, out of school hours 118 hot andy Injured it collaton of -Considered an Included - inibe elevated trains at Long Islan

curriculum of these schools

-Reuter Américan Service,

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Safarday (April. 5), in, to take place noxt Saturday (April 12).

Entrants are in good condition, Boys Mr. Witchell, but require more frinjing

How It Gained" a "Good

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No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and mai Gooda resilning undelivered, after the 8th inst, will be subject to rénk.

All'olšima against the steamer met. bé presented to the Undersigned on OF before the 18th iust, or they will not be recognized. ARA

All" broken, abated, and damag Floods are to be left in the Godowns, tre they will be mained ion, the

inst; at 10 am by our Tomára. Föddard & Douglas.

Fire Towarazzo has been

way to gain a good reputation ish you appear. That is precisely, mberlain's Cough Remedy has. reputation as a cure for cold croup, and bronchia Every bottle of this vaped a fully ap to the high-standard mas claimed for fun For in 'S

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The 83rd Company's Social Club, are holding a Dance on Tuesday, next, from 7.80 p.m, to midnig. 5..

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