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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1924.

HOME ELECTIONS.

RESULTS RECEIVED BEFORE MIDNIGHT.

CONSERVATIVES SHOW: GAINS.

Below are the results of the Home Elections received in Hong. kong up to midnight.

When the "China, Mail went to prese yesterday, the position

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Was:--

STATT OF ARTIFS.

Mr. Ponsonby, Under Secretary The state of the parties at 2.15 for Foreign Affairs, was elected in a straight fight with the Conserva tive, Mr. Brightside, for Shafield, with a majority of 8,945.

o'clock was:

Conservatives Labourites

Liberal

Indépendents

Conservatives

1

.113

56

17

過72

GAINS.

The gains are:

43

Labourites

Liberaln

Independents

0

LOSSES.

The losses are:

-Conservatives

Labourites

Liberaln

Independents

NEWS RECEIVED SINCE.

23

London, October 30.

At 9.15 am, the position was t Elected. Conservatives 151. Tabour 70. Liberals 19, Indepen dents 2.

dent 0.

Seuts

Bir Harry Brittain (Conservative)

·Fredfor H-H

THE CHINA MAIL.

MB PENNY RE-ELECTED." Mr. F. G. Penny (Conservative) was re-elected for Kingston on Thames with a greatly ingreased majority of 14,293, in a three- cornered fight. He offered during the Bingapore controversy to tako five representative members of the House of Commons to Vingapore and convince them of the necessity

of the naval scheme, eff

The Conservative Sir P.

ANNUAL MEETING,

There was a large gathering at

President's Remarks.

ENEMIES

WOMEN

FEATURING, LIONEL

BARRYMOREM

d

the, annual meeting of the Crai-Enemies of Women”liyes gengower Cricket Club, held last fully up to in promise, and evening in the Club's premises at the Star Theatre has been well Happy Valley.

patronised. Vicente Blasco Ibanez The Chair, was taken by Mr. wrote a novel which revents the CH Lyson, the President, who inner life of the blase nobleman called upon, Mr. B. Basa to read and sensuous European society the mate verst snual meet woman of before the was ing. These were passed. President addressed the meeting of the conflict cleansed even the When this was completed the which shows how the blasting fire souls of these parasites of society. was elected for Acton in a four Dawson, in a three-cornered fight at Mr. C. H. Lyson in opening

The picture has been produced comered fight, defeating an In-Lewisham West, increased his wished to apologise for the by spending money lavishly, by dependent (Miss Mary Richardson), majority to 19,943, defestinga omission from the report of the Paris and Monte Carlo to make sending an entire company to Liberal (Mr. B. A. Levinson) Labourite, Mrs. Barbara Drake, names of Mr. D. K. Kharas, the exterior scones-Imagine going on and Labourite (Mr. H. A. and Liberal, Mr. O'Malley. A Baldwin);

The post and critio J. C. Squire Ho Treasurer, and Mr. B. locallon to Monte Carlo. And the Richmond Surrey, returned a (Liberal) was defeated in a three Muskett, auditor. Consorrative. Sir Newton Moore, cornered fight at Brentford- defeating the Labourite, Mr. Chiswick, where the Conservative Parker, who is a nephew of Mr. Grant Morden was successful. Clynes

The ex-Minister, Sir L. Amery: was elected for Sparkbrook,

The Conservative, Mas. Hulso, was among three defeated in Derby where the Conservative Bir R. Luce was successini with Mr. The ground could be improved Thomas It is the first time aand during the year this would be Both Mr. Arthur Henderson's Conservative has been elected for taken in hand. sons were defeated.

Derby

AMONG THOSE CHOSEN,

4

* N labourite, Mr. Snelgrove, gained Hallam from the Conserva tive. Sir Frederick Sykes, by 6 majority of 8.830.

Among those elected are: Labour Messrs. Kirkwood;

St. Paneras is now solidly

BLAND X SERVICE MAN AVIOTOR

The Conservative, Ian Fraser, a E. D. Murel, Seryngeourg G. G blind ex Serviceindh, gained North Cats gained.-Conservatives 58, Ammon (Parliamentary Secretary St Pancras in a three-cornered Jabour 18. Liber 6, Indepent the Bond of Admiralty), Col. Bight.

d. C. Wedgwea (Chancellor of Conservative. the Duchy of Lancaster) and Mr.

Mr. Macnamara (Laboral ex Tom Saw (Minister of Labour),"

Minister) was defeated in a three- Conservatives. Sir H. Steel, comered fight for North-west Cam- Maitland, Sir W. Joyuson Hicks. berwell, which is a Conservative Mr. San Lawrence (Labour) gain. His daughter Mrs. Elias was defented.

wns defeated in a three-comered fight for South East Southwar which the Labourite. Mr. Naylor retained.

lost.-Conservatives & Labour 30. Liberals 42. Indepen. dents 0.

At 4 aan. the position was :" Elected. Conservatives 156. Labour 74, Liberals 21,, Indepen dents 2.

dents 0.

He could not say that the Cricket and Tennis season had proved a success. Steps" had been who would have the energy of taken to enrol younger members

youth to win laurels for the Club, whereas the older players, only needed exercise.

Lawn Bowls had been a great success and he hoped that this would continue

Committee

best possible actors, a capable director and a scenic artist of fame were engaged to give life to the Ibanez story.

of their ability. The result is a This they have done to the best picture appealing to the eye, fascinating because of its splendour when it is not thrilling.

Lionel Barrymore, as the de cadent Russian Prince, who forms a group of mon pledged to hate women and to use them only for base purposes, 'creates a screen role which is deeply artistic. Alma The increase of membership Rubens is beautiful as the exotic had been a record one. If it con- better than at any other time in Duchess de Lille and she acts tinued some limitation would have her career. The remainder of the to be imposed. This increase was cast glitters with names of Pedro de especially noticeable when the Cordoba, Gareth Hughes, Gladys dancing season was on, the hall Hulette, William H. Thompson, frequently being so crowded that William Collier, Jr. Paul Panzer, dancing had been all but im and the famous beauty chorus of possible. The matter would be the Ziegfeld Foilles. And all left in the hands of the incoming play up the opportunities offered

them especially Mr.-Panzer-who- Referring to bad debts Mr. fights a breath-taking duel with Mr. Neville Chamberlain was Lyson suggested that Clubs Mr. Barrymore, and Mr. Collier, elected for Ladywood, after five should work reciprocably in the who is engagingly sincere in a recounts, with 18.374, defeating matter of reporting to each other role which fits him perfectly. Lord Curzon's son-in-law, the the defaults of their own mem."Enemies of Women" is Labourite Oswald Mosley, who had bers.

thoroughly European in atmos 13,297, he Tiberal, Mr. Thanks were extended to Mr. phere. There is no pretence in it. This eleven Basa who had worked so untir. Its characters are held up to the Bowkett, had 39. orily of 2,254, out-of twelve divisions of Birming-ingly and ungrudgingly as Secre- mirror of the camera as examples of the inbreeding of the Old tary on behalf of, the Club.

World's wealth and nobilty. Mr. D. Kharas was also thank They aren't nice, these men and ed and eulogised by Mr. Lyson for women. They require a catas the manner in which the trea-trophe such as the war to awaken surer-ship had been carried out.

them to their responsibilities. But The adoption of the report and they form the basis of a farcinat statement of accounts was then ing screen story, one that is always proposed by the Chairman and eye-filling and seldom dull.. Even seconded by Mr. Smith.

the war shots will jolt a public fed on news reels for four heart- breaking years.

The Liberal, Mr. Ramsay Muir, -Seate gained Conservatives of was defeated in a three-cornered Taboar 18. Libernis 6. Tadepeu-fight for Rochdale, which & Labour.†

ite gained, niter u, recount, by a majority of 117.

Dame (wynne Vaughan was de feated in three-cornered fight At 4:45 am. the position was against Mr. Ammon. Elected.. - Conservatives 161. Labour 78, Liberals 22. Indepen- dente 2.

Seats lost. Conservatives 5 Labour 31. Libernis 42. Tude pen- nents.0.

•

Seats gained.-Conservatives 56, Labour 19, Liberals 7. Indepen

·dents 0.

Scale Lost, ConservativesTM 6, Jabour 32, Liberals 44, "Indepen- dents 0.

At noon the situation was! Elected. Conservatives 163. Ialpur 78, Liberals 23, Indepen- denia 2.

Scats gained.--Conservatives 57, Tabour 19, Liberals 7. Indepen?: dents 0.

Seats lost. Conservatives 0. Tabour 32, Liberuis 45, luúepen- dents 0.

At 12.30 p.m. the position was Elected. Conservatives 172, Tabour 80, Liberals 23, Indepen- dents 2.

Seats gained.--Conservatives B, Labour 19, Liberals 17, Indepen-

dents 0.

Seats lost, Conservatives 6.1 Labour 34, Liberals 46, Indepen-

dents-0

Jen 2.

185,

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MR. THOMAS VICTORIOUS. Mr. J. H Thomas was elected for Derby with a

Mr. J. H. Thomas,

The Conservative, Sir H. Cuyzer, was elected for Portsmouth South. decating a "Labourite, Miss Jessie Stephen. Portsmouth is now solid

ly Conservative.

A Labourite was elected for Ardwick, defeating a Conservative, Miss Jones.

lam are still Conservative,

The Under-Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr. R. J. Duvios, was elected, but with a reduced majority of three thousand.

The locomotive men's leader, Mr. Bromley, gained Barrow fron a Conservative,

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Here is a picture which should not be missed,

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TADY BARLOW LOSES, The Labourite, Mr. Oliver, whe

Mr. Smith was glad the Chair elected for Ilkeston in a three- cornered fight,

man had remarked upon the defeating the Liberal. Lady Barlow, sister, of omission of the names of the trea. Lord Denman, Governor-Gen.surer and auditor from the report. eral of Australia,

Referring to the matter of out- standing debts. Mr. Smith, asked whether the entire amount was considered to be irrecoverable, and Xavier. Mixed Doubles Handi- the Secretary, replying, stated cap, Mr. J. W. Leonard and Mrs. that quite a large sum had already F. Gonzales. Doubles Handicap, been collected since the printing

The Conservatives. gained five London.sent from the Liberals and one from Labour..

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CLUB RESERVES

KOWLOON.

Mr. Ormsby Gore who is at pre- sunt in East Africa, has been re- elected for Stafford by an increased majority of 4,83 in a straight fight, of the report, and he considered cancelled, due to wet weather. with a Labour candidate.

that the entire amount would Lawn Bowls. Continued keen- ness was shown throughout the Mr. eventually be recovered. said he would be a hypocrite if he to the finances of the Club which finished second in the "A" divi-

The Club competed in ITALIAN OPERA: COMPANY'S Mr. Thomas, interviewed at Derby, Abbas raised certain questions as

the Association matches and

SUCCESS. MUN At 1 p.m. the position was:

did not say frankly that he was dis-were answered to the satisfaction Blected. Conservatives

A Labourite gained a footing in appointed. The main factor in the of the meeting.

Verdi's "Aida" is a severe test Labour 61, Likerals 24, Indepen Hirminghum, which has been turnover was he arii-Labour con: The adoption of the statement the seasons and resulted as leading-lady parts; almost the the Hongkong Club Reserves in Competitions were held during to those who essay either the two- The following will represent eolidly Conservative For "Seals gained. Congratives 62 vents, Mr. Dennison, a Labourite, which, at the last moment played & then carried unanimously.

forty bination, also the Russian letter of accounts and annual report was underOpen Singles; Mr. B. W. entire action centres round them their 2nd division fixture with Labour 19, Liberala 7. Independefenting the Conservative Sir tremendous part, but he was not in

Bradbury, Runner-up, Mr. F. J. and the scenes they take part in Kowloon to-morrow, on the Club! dents 0.

Herbert Austin, motor manufac the least dismayed..

Officers Elected.

Neves Club Singles, Mr. G. call for a high sense of the ground, at 2.45 p.m. sharp-G, Beats lost. Conservativer D, turer, and a Liberal; Mr. Fryer, by

Declarations this morning oponed Officers were elected as follows: Green; Runner-up, Mr. M. AR. dramatic value of even the Angus; D. Lyon (Capt.) H. Labour 94, Liberals 48, Indepena mujority of 183.

with the Conservative tide still President, Mr. C. H. Lyson; pro- Sousa, Pair: Messrs. G. Green and slightest inflection of voice and Buxton, R. Bell, S. O. Hill, dents 0.

Bristol, where packs designed, to flowing strongly Mr. Purcell, ex- posed by Mr. Kent, seconded by C.. S Rosselet; Runners-up, the almost imperceptible gesture G. Puncheon; B. Bell, T. Roberts, At 1.15 p.m. the position was: exclude Labour ofigunted in 1928. President of the Tindes. Union Con: Mr. Marka,

Mesare. T. Grimes and C. A as aids to expression. E. Railton, J. Douglas, H. Oswicke Flected. Conservatives 194, ins completed her representation gross lost Coventry to the Conserva.

Alessandra Lashkova and Pinna Reserves J. Gardner and J. Vice President, Mr. B. W. Brad-Rodrigues. Rink; Messrs. A Tubour 82, Iberals 21. Indepen-with Wo Conservatives, one fives.

Labourite und two Liberals, denta 2.

Early returns showed that the seconded by Mr. J. Smith Fritz, G. H. Sellwood.

bury: proposed by Mr. Grimmett, Macfarlane, M. A. R. Sousa, D. Minotti had in addition to this, Dixon.

voices of exceptional charm and Beats gained.-Conservatives 66, Sheffield, where there were great Labourite attack in the coun

quality, and their interpretations of Labour 19, Liberals. 7, Indepen-straight fights in all divisions, no tries was not promising well. Hon. Treasurer, Mr. D. Kharas; the roll is 417. During the season and the King of Egypt respective Priest, did not entirely sult the Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. Basa Membership. The number on the parts of the Ethopian slave The part of Ramphis, the High

- dents 0.

Seats lost. Conservatives 6 Conservatives and four Labourites.. only resulted in the Conservativo, Vice-Captain (Cricket); Mr. D.

Liberals standing, returning three Labour's first fight at Salisbury Captain (Cricket) Mr. Grimes 146 joined and 55 resigned. *** ly, were worthy of the highest commanding voice of Milocchi,

The Committee regret to record commendation.

although as the avenger of Egypt's Tabour 35, Libetals 51, Indepen

The Conservatives grined Birken Mr. Freeman, gaining the seat

Fritzluded fam

the death of the following mem-ku! Overshadowed" is perhaps | bonour in the latter scenes he was, <dents:0.

bend East, Hackney North and from the Tiberals, 4.30 p.m. the position was:

Committee: Messrs.. Kent, bers: M. H Abbas. Captain E. hardly the right word to use la superb. He might with advantage Hackney Central

the At Westbury Captain Shaw, from Elected. Conservatives 199 Liberals, owing to Labourite can. Conservative, polled 11,561. Mr. O'Brien, Kearns, Muskett, Allen, Gattey, H. Repp; Sin Tak-fan and regard to the other chief singere; have exchanged roles with Concet it is certainly not in the case of ton Paterna as King of EgypLearn Tabour 85. Liberals 24. Independidatures with a view to rejecting W. Darlislure, Liberal 9,848, Rodriguez and Dickson

M. J. Wells, and Mr. Ward; Labour, 4,761.

...General business was then dis The working accounts show a Scamuzzi who thrilled the audience. The orchestra were very good but✨ * ARMY DEFEATS, NAVY,

cussed. Mr. Kent proposed that balance of $8,868.61. The thanks every time he appeared. But some of the instruments were a The Conservativo, Captain the membership be limited to 450 of the Club are due to the follow Verd has not introduced the little too pronounced at times. The Beamish, of the army was elected with a waiting list of those who ing donors of prizes: Messrs. CH. Ethopian King very often and the players appeared to have overlook at Lowes, defeating the labour will be accepted as vacancies Lyson, B. W Bradbury, Nam audience had to be content with od, the fact that of necessity the candidate, Captain Basil Hall of occur. This was seconded by Mr. Ring Loong and Wing On & Co the few gems which the score chorus is rather small,

gave him opportunity of rendering. Tonight Traviata" will be given. the navy

| Dickson? Coventry where the extremist, Mr. Shattain proposed, an A Labourite, Doctor Salter, Mr. Purcell, who is shortly going to amendment that the question be The returns issued at 2.15 pm.gained Bermondsey West from the Moscow, was defeated in a trianguleft in, 8

Tiberal, Rev. R. M. Kedward, bylar contest, is a strong labour and this was seconded by Mc- Blected Conservatives 255, a majority of 2,902.

stronghold. His victor was Major Ward Labour 38. Lab rála 27, Indepen-. The Communist, Mr. Stewart, Boyd Carpenter, in ex-Minister. dents 2.

was three times defeated at Dundee, Labour forced a triangular con and seconded by Mr. Harper that It was proposed by Mr. Marks Seats gained.Conservatives 08, where Mr. Moral and Mr tost at Eastbourne but Sir G. A the matter be left to the com Labour 20, Liberalu 7. Indepon-Serymgeour were elected. * ̈* -------|·Lloyd; --ex-Governor of Bombay

Sents Inst. Conservatives An ex-taxi driver, Mr. Ben we elected by a majority of 19,805 mittee.

MrShaftain's amendment was Smith, Labourite, was elected for At Pulley Mr. Samuel, Samuel, Jabour 45, Liberals 74, Indepen-Hatherlithe..

Conservative polled 37,341, Mr lost only one member voting, in dents 0.

favour Mr. Kent's proposition Mr. Tom Griffiths was elected Allen, Labour, 6,000 A 3.16 p.m. the Conservatives for Pontypool..

MR; MACDONALD RETURNED. was lost, only 12 voting in favour. had a clear majority.

Mr Astraend Barllell med At Aberavon Mr Ramsay Mr. Marks amendment that the The Liberal Daily News says North Hammersmith air Labour, MacDonald polled, 17 725 Mr matter be left to the committee that unless a startling change is in Newcastle-on-Tyne in repre- Williams, Libčani, 16.624. Mr was carried store. the inane is decided beyond rented by lone Conservative and Harry Gosling Minister of Trans. An extract from the doubt. It says it is not a defeat, it three Labourites.

port was elected for Whitechapel follo

denta 2.

the Liberais. Seats gained. Conservatives 67, Doctor Stella Churchill, unsac Tabour 19. Liberals. 7. Indepen-cessful at Hackney North is known dents 0.

Seats lost. Conservatives 6, the link Socialist, owing to the Tabour 35, Liberal 52, Indepon socialism.

charm with which she preached dents 0. This represents roughly half the strength of the House of Commons.

were:

dents 2.

PROHIBITIONIST ELECTED.

is a rout. It anticipates that the The First Commissioner of defeating the Liberal, Mr. Nathanali Conservatives will not only have a Works, Mr. Jowatt was defeated at ** Mr. Asquith on, leaving Glasgow' team in majority but will be strong enough Bradford East by Liberal, by for Euston stated that he did not Tea to ride roughshod over the united majority of sixty. The Conserva intend to retire from public life but was Opposition. It declares the Liberal tive retired:

xonlů Darty appears to have been almost

Mr destroyedA

LADY ASTOR BLEOTED,

Tady Astor was elected for Ply mouth Button with a majority of 5,079;

Mr. Haden Guest Secretary of the Labour Commonwealth group, was elected for Southwark North with a majority of 1,080, in a three fornered contest.

The Communist Geddes mberlain, was elected, defeated in a three cornered con amyest - with

Greenock which remi

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