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BEST PORTLAND CEMENT

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HONGKONG.

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TION'S WORK.

RESIDENT AND CRITICISM.

the Goverment presentations havo, bea mad the Government but the seem be a desire to leave the ma Described by the police as being CURLEY WINS ON too proud to make known his

to private enterprise. Tis we POINTS.

not agree with, and in a lace position to those who might have As, tangible evidence, of their

Hongkong we are far baind helped him and to have refused to appreciation of the works he has

Umea in such an importanmat take the dole, Frederick T. Smith, carried through in connection with sion for local motorists of roads that an adequate means ord

Conditions leading to the provi-and the Government shoid 33, was charged at Mortlake. S.W. the development of the port dur- second to none with the regulation port is provided, with having been found in enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose. ing his service with the Public the claim of the Chairman at the the number of cars in the Clon of traffic safe and satisfactory was There is a noticeable inartse said that Smith was found at same ed scroll and address were pre- Hongkong Automobile Association new cars of British manufac Detective-Sergeant Buckingham Works Department an embroider annual meeting yesterday of the and it is pleasing to see ao. I flats. He said he was "down and sented by building, contractors of in referring to criticisms as to the and more representation of Ba out" and went there to get bread, Hongkong to Mr. John Duncan, extent of the operations of the cars. The British car of to-day

Smith had д

distinguished M. Inst, C.E, Chartered Civil Association. The Hon. Mr. H. W. not more expensive than military career, having won the Engineer and Military Medal in the field and Hongkong, at a dinner at the Man and there was a fair gathering of the American car cannot be co Port Engineer, Bird (President) was in the chair American and in running expen four other medals. He also served Kwok Restaurant on

Saturday members present. his country in Ireland and was evening.

pared with, the British car. taken a prisoner by the rebels. Ha For health reasons Mr. Duncan meeting had been read, the Chair members have avalled themselv

After the notice convening the shall hope to see more. was badly wounded when trying is retiring from

Government man said: to escape after being three months

of the facilities offered to in prison there.

the year ending the 31st December Country

Gentlemen, the Accounts for members, whilst in the Hon obtain work, and the local branch

a few days and with your permis. this He had made every effort to

1924 have been in your hands for letter of and presenting

introduction of the British Legion were now

slon I will take them as read. In courtesy and assistance show fro fitting him out and providing him

Association and with food and clothing and a home Mr. Chan Chi-sang, Secretary of Association remains round about ly recognised at Home if carried "The presentation was made by notice that the membership of the This Association's badge is official connection therewith you will them is very much appreciate

service and is returning Home on Friday by the Empress of Russia, of Messrs. A. Anderson, T. Binck, His party, at the dinner consisted E. S. S. Bowman, GR. Fenton and W. J. S. Key

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(Reuter's Service.}

London, March 80. At the National Sporting Club in a twenty rounds contest for the featherweight championship, Johnny Curley of Lambeth best George Mackenzie of Leith on points.

It was a strenuous struggle throughout MucKenzie con- tinually carried the fight to his opponent, but, Curley, making splendid use of his right hand for hooks, swings, and upper cuts, soon topk a commanding lead in points.

Mackenzie improved after the sixth round and scored well with

good variety of blows. After the half-way stage it

until he could obtain employment. appeared likely that the Scots- Smith, said that it was distressing tion, who said he was volcing the bers joined during

The chairman, in discharging the Building Contractors' Associa 300, for although 130 new mem-o the car whilst touring the man would outstay the Londoner, to find a man who had served his sentiments of those present when several former members either Home badge carries are also given but the latter came with a rare country so well in this position, he said that Mr. Duncan's decision left the Colony or went on leave. to members carrying our badge:

the year country," and any facilities the rush in the last few rounds and and if the Legion did not succeed to retire had produced profound The funds of the Association are won a fine fight.

him employment. one of the magistrates would find regret among them. His unf how very satisfactory, there being

DEATH OF MEMBERS. ing courtesy and ready response on Fixed Deposit $4,000, and regret the death of the following We have to record with deep. to those seeking his advice had Cash In When Emily Hunt 28, was endeared him to all

hand $1,655,95. This members of the Association, Mr. charged at

those time last year the subscription A. G. Stelpen, Commdr. Beckwith, Marylebone with who had had the begging, it was stated that her to work under him. By his retire sufficient sum might be collected Earnshaw: Our deep sympathy please was raised from $5 to $10 50 that a Mr. H. W. Chaney and Mr R husband, an ex,Service man, was ment the Government would lose to be sure of adequate funds to is extended to their families and. out of work. She had two children, a very capable servant, whose carry on with, but as it does not relatives. the younger being 8 months old. satility as an engineer had been seein necessary to pile up funds There was no food in the house proved by the many successful in-coming Committee might very counts before you have been p

After the adoption of the and she had not had any food for building projects carried rough well (Reuter's Service.)

under his supervision. The Yau-subscription for next year

consider whether the posed and seconded, I shall The husband said he was in-mat! Typhoon Stelter Breakwater, reduced to the former sum of $5 to the best of my ability. Th be pleased to answer any questio London, March 30.

valided out of the Army with for an instance, was a monument per annum. Al Queen's Club in the amateur dole. When he applied for relief structive genius Built after the might be as well to let members connection

malaria, but had no pension or the of Mr. Duncan's ability and con

we will proceed to elect the d In this connection I think it cers for the year and in th racquets championship final, C. he was offered the workhouse, but disastrous typhoon of 1906, which understand the status of this As- eligible, and if any member w Pell (America) beat

any Major, he refused to go because he did exacted a most heavy toll among sociation.

member General Sheppard, 15-8, 12-16, not think it was a fit place for approved a real haven of security to motorists to be united together for sure he will be elected. 25-8, 15-1.

boatpeople, the shelter

The Association was let the meeting, know he is willi Pell meets

had formed in the year 1918 to enable to serve on the Committee a H. Leatham, the "holder, in the challenge round the woman, advised the man to go cluded by wishing Mr Duncan subscription payable annually so sure you will join me in rendering Mr. Wilberforce, in discharging the smaller craft. Mr. Chan con- their common benefit at a nominal In conclusion, gentlemen, I a into the workhouse until he saw a long life and' prosperity.that their interests might be our very sincere thanks to cu prospect of work. "There is no (Applause.)

The verdict was received with great enthusiasm.

RACQUETS FINAL.

THE CHALLENGE ROUND TO-DAY.

to-morrow.

HOME FOOTBALL.

THROSTLES DEFEAT CUP FINALISTS.

LEICESTER'S REVIVAL. (Reuter's Service.)

London, March 30, Results of League football matches played to-day (home team given

follow:-

first) are

W. Bromwich A. 2 Sheffield U.

Portsmouth

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..0 Leicester ..1 DIVISION TIL (SOUTH.) Merthyr...1 Bristol R.

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FOODLESS HOUSE.

ex-Service man

shame in being kept by the public during hard times," he added. 'especially if one has rendered service to the country,

DIVISION III. »

Southern Section.

Goals.

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"THE ADDRESS.

watched and represented in official hardworking Honorary Secretary circles, and I think these objects The Association has grown to the address as follows:

Mr. Chan Chi-shang than read It was never intended to form a no means a sinecure and he has have been successfully achieved. such an extent that his work is by

On the occasion of your devast organization such as is in carried out his duties in a most parture from, the Colony, we, the Yogue. in England and it is unfair, able manner. If he will consent. to compare the two associations. to continue in effice we shall be undersigned Chinese Contractors

where all work is done voluntarily except for a small fee paid to the

Treasurers.

DEPARTMENTAL ASSISTANCE.

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DISCUSSION.

Complaints by Ms, J. Arnold as to stone throwing by boys of Ying Wah College and of congestion at

apprehension of the boys, concern- ed in stonethrowing.

Crys Palace...34 1 15 8 34 35 30 placing on record our great ap: home there is a very large mem-

of Hongkong, are desirous of it must be remembered that at lucky indeed. Blackpool....33 10 15 8 50 46 28 preciation of the work carried out bership running into thousands was then put to the meeting and: The adoption of the accounts Stoke...... 35 9 18 8 Barnsley......34 8 17.

26 by you during your period of with an annual income of several carried unanimously. Coventry.....34 9 19 6 40

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thousand pounds sterling which The designing of large under-enables the Home Association to takings such as the Yaumati afford facilities to its members: shelter, the Queen's Statue pier, the upon a large scale where paid ser- Ferry piers, and many of the Vants are employed. This is quite the bottleneck near the Saying extensive reclamation works both impossible here where not only in Pun School. by Prof. Middleton in Hongkong and Kowloon, have.

the membership very small but Smith were P. W. L. D. F. & P. been the work of your hands and

made when the Bristol C...35 18 9 8 45 27 44 entire satisfaction of the Govern Swansea...33 17 6 10 57 27 44 we have carried them out to the

meeting was thrown open 10 Plymouth ...34 18 9 7 56 34 43' ment always under your excellent

discussion.

As Mr. Arnold said he was will-" Swindon......34 17 9 8 52 30 42 guidance and wise instruction. Exeter......35 17 11 7 53 40 41 "In our opinion, your work has general watching of the interests The operations of the Associa

ing to offer a reward. for the DIVISION III. (NORTH.) Chesterfield ....3 Rotherham 2 Brighton 35 15 13 8:49

Newport....34 16 10 8 52 35 40 contributed in no small way to the of motorists unless it is desired to Association should send a letter:

tion cannot extend beyond the [As will be seen in the League Millwall 34 14 9 12 49 35 40 and has been mainly instrumental with a larger annual subscription offer of a reward for the arrest of beauty and worth of the Colony form a much larger organization to the Police authorities with the The meeting decided that the. tables, West Bromwich Albion are Northants 35 18 14 3 44 34 39 in placing it in the forefront of the with paid servants: Can this be any person caught throwing stones making a strong bid for cham-Southend 34 16 14 4 43 45 36, world's greatest ports. pionship honours. Their victims, Charlton 34 12 12 10 37 37 34 the "Bindes," have won their way Gillinghain... 35 11 13 11 30 38 33

You will done and if so who is going to do to the Cup final. away from home Leicester City Reading... 32 12 12 8 30 24

By winning Watford.....35 13 15 7 30 33 33 enhance their prospects of pro- Luton 36 7 14 15 39 51 29 motion to the senior League.].

Norwich 33.10 12 11 41 Bristol R......34 10 15 9 36 41 29 LEAGUE RESULTS TO DATE. Bournemouth.34 10 16 8 31 45 28 Aberdare 34 12 17 5 42 53 29 The position in the English and Brentford 36 8 21 7 31 79 23 Queen's P.R. 31 10 16. 8:33 4 27 Scottish Football Leagues up Merthyr... 35 8 22 5 30 58 21 to and including March 30 is as follows --

DIVISION 1.

Goals Team P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. West "Brom"

wich A.....35 20 87 53 31 47 Hudders

DIVISION III.

Northern Section.

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be remembered for many years to it? It is very doubtful whether at passing cars, and also to send come, as one who combined utility anyone attempting to do so would a letter to the Headmaster of the with beauty and dignity of design, receive adequate support. Those Ying Wah College on the maiter. you, that to which the community assistar ce. I can assure members and the Association would forward and in the finished conceptions of who are ready to criticise are the Professor Middleton Smith might Four genius, will leave behird last to give the smallest voluntary submit a sketch of his proposals. The Chairman suggested that will always look with pride.

"We trust that the voyage to watched in this Colony and those The President then called the that their interests are being it to the Director of Public Works. sant and that in the years which roads and streets in their cars fact that if they would report such Your Mother Country will be plea- who drive comfortably about the attention of the members to the the highest rank will come, as you they find roads second to none they would greatly facilitate the lie ahead of you, advancement to should appreciate the fact that cases as this as soon as noted,.. with the regulation of traffic safe

so richly deserve.

"In token of our great apprecia and satisfactory, but these condiwork of the Hon. Secretary who tion of your help, and for the tlons are only possible through the was always ready to move in pleasure of your friendship, we close attention the Goals

matters of this description., Association crave your acceptance of a silk gives such matters. › P. W. L, D. F. A. Pts, embroidered commemorative scroll mittee is in touch with the Govern- Bemard; Vice President, Mr. R. The following officers were then Your com- elected President, Mr. D. G..M.. Neison 34 21 9 4 63 35 46 meaning "Great ability, Darlington...34 22 5 7 71 23 51 which bears a Chinese inscription,ment and the police, authorities at Yip; Hon., Sec.; Mr. P. Hodgion; field T......34 17 5 12 57 24 46 Southport.....33 17 9 7 48 30 41 humble address."..

Bradford 35 16 8 11 75 36.43 increasing," together with this made, and there have been many Davis, Committee, Messrs. G. H.. ever all times and any recommendations Treasurers, Messrs. Linstead and Newcastle U.37 15 6 16 59 34 46 N. Brighton:33 16 11 6 62 46.38 Bury 35 17 8 10 62 31 44 Rochdale 34 16.12 660 47 38 Company, and Mr. Tam Siu-hong our thanks to those departments Smith, G. H. Wilson, J. Arnold, F. are always promptly attended to Bannerman, C.. D. Lambert, C. A. Mr. Lam Lau, of Sang Lee and and I may here fittingly express Middleton Smith, E. M. Sleigh, J. Bolton W34 17 8 9 61 30 43 Lincoln 36 16 14 6.52.52 38 of Wing Lee and Company, en-responsible. Liverpool.....34 17 10. 7 56 48 ar Ashington....36 14 13 9 63 69 37 dorsed the remarks of the pre- Sunderland. 36 18 13 5. Tottenham H 36 13 11 12 48 38 38 Halifax 34 13 12 9 44 41 35 the opportunity of thanking Mr.proached for advice and assistance 44 41 Chesterfield..34 14 12 8 49 34 36 vious speaker. Mr. Lam Lau took have from time to time been ap

Meade, E. R. Dovey, R. L. Mon-- During the year your committee crieff. Birminghem.35 13 12 10 38 42 36 Crewe 35 11 12 12 46 59 34 Duncan for his valuable help in by members and this has beened for the Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird West Ham...34 13 12 9 49 48 35 Barrow...34 14 14 6

A vote of thanks was then call- M'chester C...34 12 13 9 64 60 33 Wigan 34 10 13 TI

54 34 the Praya East Reclamation work. given where possible, but it may the past year, and this having been Notts County 34 II II 12 30.26 33 Doncaster...35 12 16 4 46 55 31 could not remain

who had acted as President during Cardiff City.34 11 13.10 45 43.32 Accrington...34 12 15 7 52.62 31 important

31 He regretted that Mr. Duncan be that the la-coming commities Sheffield U...35 10 13 12 42 51 32 Grimsby......34 12 15 7 43 47 31 adding that his advice would be members free advice and assist-

this might consider the engagement of passed with acclamation, the meet- Burnley....34 10 15 9 42

project completed, solicitor upon retainer to give ing closed. Blackburn....33 9 13 11 Everton.35 10 16 9 35 52 29 Tranmere...33 12 18 3 48 29 Durham 34 9. 14 11 Aston Villa...32 8 12 12 41 56 28 Hartlepools...34 9 16 Arsenal 34 12 18 4 28 46 28 Wrexham....35 10 18 Leeds U.......35 8 15 12

Preston N.E.34 9 22 Nottingham F34 6 20

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ance if this can be done with the funds available.

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greatly missed.

Mr. Duncan who appeared to be moved was applauded on

During the year the traffic con- rising to reply. He thanked the trol has been much improved and A picture embracing all the 48 28 Rotherham...35 6 22 7 37 74 19 for the dinner and the handsome ances at times, I think on the picture calculated to reach the Building Contractor's Association although there are minor annoy- elements to stir the emotions a gift. SCOTTISH LEAGUE,

He would treasure the whole there is not justification for deepest chord of the heart through present, which would remind him much complaint. The one-way its human attributes is "The of the many friends be had made trafic at the junction of Caine Rosary" which was Goals.. during his stay in Hongkong. He Road, the Peak Rond and Kennedy crowded houses yesterday, at the shown to Goals

P. W. LDF. A Pts thanked his host. for the flattering Road is an improvement and the Queen's Theatre. It contains a deep Airdrieonians34 24 4 6 83 30 54 remarks about his work. For lights at night and in wet weather interest which carries the audience Leicester...35 22 6783 29 51 Rangers......33 21 3 9 56 22 51 push he owed largely to the close satisfactory and a help to safety.

P. W. L. D. F. A. P. Hibernians...36 22 6 8 78 38 52 what he had been able to accom at the various danger points are along unconscious of time and Derby....

-35 21 77 67 31 40 Celtic 34 16 11 7 64 42 39 co-operation Manchester U34 1978 48 21 46 Partick T....35 14 11 10 58 54 38 contractors whose reliability and chong Road has brought the other picturesque settings thrills, hu

place. Chelsea. 34 34

of the Chinese The opening of the Wong-nel- Meledrama, pathos, romance, Wolverhamp

12 40 30 40 Cowdenbeath36 16 13 10 70 63 35 keen sense of duty had always side of the Island within easy manity all these requisites are 1035 16 14 5 45 43.37 Hamilton A...33 15 16 3 51 52 33 (Applause)

Raith R34 11 14.9 49 55 been a Portsmouth.35 11 9 15 45 45 37 Dundee 34:13 34 7 42.50.33

matter for admiration reach. This road is temporarily found here and make it a well Port Vale 34 16 12 6 38 43 36 Hearts35 11 14 1060 61.32

closed and will, we hope, be opened wigh perfect achievement of Hull City 34 13 13 8 46 39 34 Aberdeen ...33 10 13 10 42 48 31

again shortly in a much improved its kind... Middlesbro. 35 10. XI 14 31 30 34 St. Mirren...32 13 15 4 54 58 30 Clapton O....34 12 14 9 35 36 33 St. Johnstone34. 10 14 10 51 63.30 Filham......34-12 13-9-34-46-33 Morton 34 TI 15 8 40 62 30 Southampton.31 10 9 12 30 30 32 Third Lanark36 10 18 8:47 60 28 Storkpart35-11 14 10-38-43-32 Motherwell339 150 50 30 27 Oldham.....36 11 15 10 20 45 32 Falkirk -33 10 16 7 40 13 271 SouthShields 33 9 11 13 35 34 31 Queen's Park34 9:18 7.41 6725 Wednesday 36 13 18 5 4052 31 Ayr United...35 915 7 41 65.72

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