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MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1925.

TRIP ON A LAKE.

FOREIGN MINISTER'S

CONFERENCE,

GERMANY AND LEAGUE.

(Reuter's Service.)

Locarno, October 10.

THE CHINA MAIL.

COMPANY MERGER. HAPPY FUNCTION.

AMENDED TERMS PROPOSED.

POLL-DAY FIXED..

INTERPORT BOWLERS AT DINNER.

"TAIPAN" TEAM WANTED.

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In the course of later proceed-

About eighty were present, on ings at the meeting on Saturday Saturday night, at the Hongkong in which Mr. R. G Shewan de

would be a real treat to us "low- on behalf of Shanghai, said that landers" to have a game. in

a his first duty was to convey to cooler atmosphere than we have Hongkong the fraternal greetings on the low levels. Speaking of of the Shanghai Lawn Bowla Willie Russell who is Home at Association, and next to thank present, recalls an incident with them for the most wonderful time which he was connected when on they had given the Shanghai a former holiday. He was stay- players-on the bowling green ing at his native place in Wigton and in the day. (Voice-"And at

hire. and entered bowling tournament.

an all day night"-Laughter). He had also, was to thank Hongkong for putting up

He

A communiqué say the Con- fended the proposed merger of Hotel, the occasion being the inter- successful in reaching the final the best team they had against |

ference gave a second reading of the Hongkong Tug and Lighter port bowls dinner in honour of the the articles of the Pact on the with the China Provident, Loan visit of the Shanghai team. basis of the araendments sub. and Mortgage Company, Father) mitted by the jurists in the name Robert said he was not going to the dratt text drawn up in Lon-managers recommended the pur- of Italy which did not appear in oppose the merger as the general dor and a la adted in the chase but be made the folowing preumble anong the contracting proposals parties.

(1) That both Companies work independently up to Decem- ber 31,

This firms the declantion already nude by the Italian dele- gates concerning Indy's ination

to purtionate in the Pact an a guarantor on the a me condtions as Britain,

Examination of the attivies resulted in the adoption of a definite text on the majority of

the points.

The remainder was reserved for later discus-lon.

SEEKING A FORMULA.

Locarno, October 10. Two articles of the Pact reserv- ed for further discussion reiate to the guarantee for the etern arbitration treaties and the entry of Germany into the League, but the fundamentad de Merences re- garding these have apparently aiready been adjusted.

Efforts are being made to find formula safeguarding the French rights while being acceptable to Germany. The French and Ger- man delegates conferred regard- ing these this afternoon.

(gy That the assets of both Com

the chair, and he was supported Lawn Bowls Association, was in

by Messrs. J. Reid, G. M. Shaw, B. W. Brudbury (Vice-President of the Lawn Bowls Association), J. Ferguson (skip of the winning Hongkong team), R. P. Phillips

ed back: "A

P-P

stage against one of the local Shanghal. It was a fine team and men, and won. On the comple- he was glad to have met it. After flon of the game, which ended in playing with other terms in the Mr. D. Gow, President of the semi-darkness a voice from the

was possible to pick a stronger who had evidently not taken his hai scored only eight against Club house called for the name of Colony since he did not think it the winner. Russell's opponent team to beat it. Although Shang- defeat kindly thereupon call- twenty-eight the Shanghai play- China-ers were proud to have met it. man." (Laughter). We hope (Hear, hear). When he was in our old friend is showing Home bowlers that we learned his owls in Hongkong-

again

Hongkong 1 in 1913-and he can produce as gcort exponents of (hear, hea they had only four the game from this part of the Chief Inspector W. Kent (Chair-

thirteen. it the taipans formed man of the Lawn Bowls Associa-

Welcome to Shanghai. a Club Mr. Gow suggested, they tion). Taylor, J. Watson, and W.main and most important of my, had a Taipans' Club in Shanghai Now, gentlemen. I come to the would have fourteen teams. They Macfarlanc (Hon. Secretary of the duties this evening, but before-and they knew it, for the latter Lawn Bowls Association), and the proposing the toast of the Shang, generally collared the talent following members of the Sheng-hai Lawn Bowls Association I for themselves. (Laughter). hai team: Messrs. F. L. Marshall, should like to say how pleased we G. Johnson, T. G.Main, A. McLeod and C. A. Pratt.

panies be carefully estimated (skip of the Shanghai. team) Empire, as they have at Home. teams her, and now they had]

by the auditory. (3) That the respective value of both Companies, being estab- lished by the auditors, the Hongkong Tug and Lighter Co. should receive in fully paid up shares in the China Provident the equivalent of its assets in shares in the China Provident Company. (4) That the capital of the Com-

pany should then be increns ed in such a tige which will alow the Chips Provident to

carry through the deal. Continuing Father Robert said that the China Provident Loan and Mortgage Company is now a big Company, and that the anti quated Articles of Association are no longer in keeping with the present Ordinances regulacing the Companies and that perhaps very serious changes should be made.

He agreed with the Chairman that it was difficult to postpone the vote which was asked from them that day, but he believed NEWSPAPER OPTIMISM.

that it would be in the best inter- London, October 10. esta of public honesty to do so. Optimism is expressed in the He did not see why, until the end newspapers both of Paris and d the year the Tug and Lighter Berlin us regards the outcome eronany should not work as it the Learn discussions.

has done in the past;

Representatives of Poland and Czecho-Slovakia will join the de- fiberations on Tuesday. It is hoped the Conference will finish at the next week-end,

Mr. Morley seconded Father Robert's propositions.

The outstanding shifraty, ac- cording to laserno por the interpretation of Article

M. T. Wong said that he The Covenant of the be wi, he thought the propositions put for-1 problem being how to

ward by Father Robert were ex- formula to enable Germany a cellent. They were equitable to Join the League withom expand both sides, and nothing should be ising her treaties with Russia

done whiza was partial to one side The French do not favour the and inequitable to the other. The German suggesting to amend pre-ent arrangement was not at Article XVI so as tempt Ger- all equitable to the shareholders tiny from its operatich until the of the China Provident Loan. ather Stes are epily disarm- They were giving the much to the ed and thus allay her fee of Tug and Lighter, and were under- France grassing Germung thing the China Provident, Support Poland.

the coar til,“

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As

regards the letter to the new papers it simply drew attention to facts which could not be denied. dome better way of judging the assets of the two Companies i should be arranged. There should

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are to have its representatives with us and to extend to them a very hearty welcome. We hope they are enjoying themselves and will continue to do so during the doubt, they would enjoy them remainder of their stay. No

Win the Rubber. Proceeding, Mr. Phillips sail that there was one thing he would like to bring forward and on, which there had been some comment in hardly thought that one match Shanghai-that was that he

was enough to take away the championship of the Colony or the port. There ought to be three matches on different

green. (Applause). As a rule they came here or Hongkong travelled to Shanghai wearied by the troubles, any-of travelling and wearied of hav

Being to select a team of only six

The bill of fare was a fine example of the printer's art and reflected the utmost credit on the compiler, M. G. Labrum, and Ye Olde Printerie, Limited. On the front page appeared the selves much better had they wor respective flags of the Lawn Bowls the main event, but they have Associations of Hongkong ind consolation in knowing that the Shanghai in their proper colours, same fate befell all their predeces- and underneath "Interport Lawn pitted against a

sors. (Laughter), They were. Bowls Dinner. 1825." The word combination

very strong ing of the bill of fare was also

but made' novel and original, and indeed the thing being against them.

Kood fight. luck

quent eulogy of Mr. Main, of sure they will give us an exhibi-Colony, or port. The first match whole well deserved the subsefore their stay is finished I am against the strongest rink of the Shanghai, who remarked that he tion of the true form of which should be played two days after had never seen a card got up in a they are capable. better way. The card read

This, gentle the team arrived at its destination men. is the 7th Interport match and the other two matches at "All bowlers on this rink must arranged by the respective Asso-intervals of two days each. put down their own mats.

ciations, The first match in

Mr. 1918, when Hongkong's big four

Johnson, who was one of their MENU.

consisting of Messrs. Gerrard, players with them that night, also Bond, Harvey and Russell went to Association of Shanghai, and he represented the Lawn Bowls! Shanghai was a private venture and to the e gentlemen belongs would try to force it on him to the honour . 01 being.

get his Association to work this pioneers of. these

oracle. (Hear, hear). He would In Applause).

leave the subject there, hoping with their visit it will be remem that it would receive favour- bered that on their arrival, able consideration by the Hong- of war team that had been sent in Shanghai asked if it was a tug kong Association as well.

mistake. (Laughter).

Players must be well up for the

Fruit Cocktails

otherwise it will be impossible to

and

draw the

Tomato Cream Soup

it stands te rason that by trailing the jack on to the Fish a la Meuniere

you are bound to get a good line

for the

Lamb Cutlets and Green Peas which are a beautiful green. The Roast Turkey & Cranberry Sauce will be found a nice draw on either hand, if the Pudding en Surprise not have the wrong bias, and there will be the devil to pay if the

does

Devilled Roes on Toast

it

the events. connection

a

at

"A Dear Old Amah," Ile wished to thank them once i Aim of Sport.

again for these happy days spent! Each Interport event comes in Hongkong, and to say they were along with increasing interest and looking forward to the visit to is good that. these Taipo on Sunday. He thanked. engagements can always be fulfill them also ed. Shanghai like ourselves has

for giving thent dear old amah like been passing through a trying Chief Inspector Kent (laugh- time and it was doubtful for a fer who had 11 car while the model Settlement would be able to send a team and the circumstances they were able we are especially glad that under to do so. These interport events, be they bowls, football, cricket or any other game, do much to foster and strengthen the spirit of friendship and comradeship that should be the aim of us all, more especially in these times when destructive influences are Following the toast of "The and drive

abroad to ruin our businesses

are not nicely laid. If the Dessert

A GERMAN VIEW. A prominent German Locarno reached: "For ve years we have been black balled from the Lague. Sow suddenly they are trying to pull us in by an equitable basis, and he is skipped, get out the chalk. Wanted to second Father Robert's will be quite apparent that if regarded #1 possible proposals. formain may be found in the The Chairman said that while aloption of the Canadian resulube agreed with some of the re- tion submitted to the Assembly at marks made by Father Robert, he the League two years ago declar. Wite sorry to inform them that he

ng any sanctions are only

could not put the amendment to forceable when they are adopted the mating, for the meeting was

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by the Pariments of the coun-called for the purpose of confirm- tries concerned.

FOUND AT LAST?

Locarno, October, 10, Mr. Auster Chamberlain on his return from n pleasure trip on the lake in company of M. Briand, Herr Stresemann and Dr. Luther, said he was quite satisfied with

the results of today's conserva- tions which had carried the Con-

ference further towards agree- meni. Much, however, still re mained to be done before the Con- fevence concluded.

Locarno, October 70.

It is reliably reported that the conservation on the lake trip, mentioned earlier, referred ex- clusively to the question of admission of Germany into the League and apparently a satisfie

tery formula was found.

SECURITY PACT APPROVED.

Locarno, October 10, The Conference has generally approved the Security Pact.

Later. General approval has ben given to the Pact with the excep- tion of two disputed points, the precise formule for which have not yet been found.

Italy, before the agreement had

sion to sign the Pact.

4)

been reached Announced her ded

The announcement was drama

Coffee

It

the

is muddy, it is a ditcher. Do not, however, get over the tape, otherwise you may wake up with

A Shanghai Head."

ing or rejecting resclutions come King" Mr. D. Gow proposed "The here.

holders.

their disposal to take them to the grounds and back to the hotel, enjoyable runs in the forenoons, besides taking them for various always limiting the number of refreshments before a match and taking the same quantity himself (Laughter). The good time that he had given them would fonts live in their memories.

The Flag and Cap. Mr. Phillips then formally us from our homes handed over the flag and the Through these games we Prentice Cup to Mr. Gow, at the

at a previous meeting of share-Shanghai Lawn Bowls Associa- let our enemies see that these dis-same time paying a tribute to the The Chairman then put the tion" in a happy speech that was turbances do not affect our plea-memory of Mr. Prentice as one of matter to the yote, and the rasolu punctuated with applause. tions were confirmed by ten to

sure and recreation, but in unity the best sportsmen Shanghai had PRESIDENT'S SPEECH. nine votes,

and in good spirit we are content ever known. Finally, Mr. Father Rubert then asked for a sident of the Hongkong Lawn

Mr. D. Gow said:-As Preto carry on. (Applause).

Phillips presented souvenir Mr. Philips, on behalf of the spoons to the Hongkong interport poll, and the Chairman agreed, Bowls Association, I am conscious! Hongkong Lawn Bowls Associa- team. the day fixed being Saturday next. of the honour and privilege that tion I would ask you to convey to

The H.L.B.A. is mine to-night in presiding over the members of the Shanghai. such a representative gathering wishes for its continued success, kong Lawn Bowls Association," Lawn Bowls Association our best | Mr. Main proposed "The Hong- Durban, October 10,--A secret our very worthy visitors from take great care of the "Prentice to the fine assistance rendered by of bowlers and friends, including and our assurance that we will in the course of which he alluded strike ballot resulted in 311 votes Shanghai.

favour and 230 against Bowls Dinner, the topic of the Shanghai next year with a team other matches and also expressed

Being an Interport settlement.-Reuter.

Cup." It will be sent up to the ladies at the interport and evening must naturally be about who will have a return ticket for the opinion that Shanghai was up Bowls and Bowlers. Phe game the cup as well as themselves. against good bowlers all the time. has increased in popularity in We won't have the least objection this Colony very greatly during to paying the insurance policy on sponding, referred to the inter the last few years: from seven it for another year.

Mr. B. W. Bradbury, in re- clubs that comprised the Associa I ask you to honour the toast of opinion that Shanghat had played Gentlemen, port match, and expressed the tion, three or four years ago, continued success to the Shanghai very well indeed, considering the there are now 10, and with some Lawn Bowls Association. of the Clubs running two teams)

(Apsurroundings and other handicaps Washington, Dr. 10-Arange we are able to run a 1st and 2nd

plause).

the vialtors were bound to have. Slovakian debt to the United States to see the game taking hold still ments for funding the Czecllo-League. I would like, however, Thanks to Talkoo.

The ground was one of the biggest have been concluded.

studies of the game. Ho thanked Amerkan Service.

Reuter's further and being taken up as a Gow said that he wished to take enthusiasm in the game and their Before resuming his seat Mr. Messrs. Reid and Dyer for their sport by a few who content them that occasion to thank the Taikoo generosity in presenting two selves by giving the Association very helpful and valuable support Recreation Club for staging the Shields to the First and Second shipping strike is considered termin-hends and leading men of our for which all through were per- he asked the Shangha! plavere tu Cape Town, October 11The in the way of prizes-I mean the interport match, the arrangements Divisions of the League. Finally,

terme agreed in the Durban ballot. them locally, our "Taipans." ated, following on the settlement business firms, or, as we term fect. (Hear, hear), Everything take with them the fraternal I was carried out in a most success good wishes of Hongkong, add

London, October 10.-Mr. Fred Bramley, Secretary of the Council of the Trade Union Congress, died suddenly at Amsterdam.- Reuter.

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tie but it is not surprising as it The Ballarat which was the first sm sure there are sufficient of ful manner, including the laying ing: May they never be narrow, was. foreshadowed from beginning N

the ship held up by the strike in Cape them keenly interested enough to out of the rink for the game, and never on the wrong bias, always Italy's act is of great cone-nine hundred emigrants aboard.

To has sailed for Australia with form a club and enter the League reflected the greatest credit on all up, and as often as possible hug quence for the success of the Renter¦-

and I think their membership responsible. He would also like to the kitty." (Applause); Conference, which has adjourned

would give a further fillip to the thank the Indias for their services The Guests. until October 12.

game. It isn't a difficult game to in serving the tea-hear bear) play and the gentle exercise is and also Mr. Russell, who was un very beneficial in certain direc tiring in his attention, Further tions if one is not light headed. more, he would like to thank the of the Conference nearly certain. Two for Joss

The Figaro" writes that the

general public for their presence Conference more and more tends Our old veteran Willie Russell large numbers. It was most At the Interport match in such Paris October 1 to be sted are generally are comproved

have described the game as being two gratifying to the Committee ife will, for jess and one for skill, so those the Lawn Bowls Ase regarding the Issue of the The

BAPS Yesterday gentlemen whom I have referred sea such à large

ation Locarno and stress was

need have no hesitation

one drɑtwo,

FRENCH PRESS OPINION.

(Reuter's Servics.).

Itallin

future Fact of

Mussolini considera the success

and

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Serious)

The tonab of The Guests was proposed by Mr. W and responded to by Mr. Do

During the evening) was contributed to by gramme of songs and reu

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