1926-04-24 — Page 9

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1926.

"CHINA MAIL" SPORTS PAGE

HOME GOLF.

AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

OF SURREY.

ANGLO-AMERICAN'S WIN,

(Reuter's Service.)

London April 25t: The Anglo-America Douglas Gram, won the Surrey amateur golf championship at Sunningdale by defeating Roger Wathered the HempAnal by 6 and dy and Major Thorburn in the final, at the nineteenth" hole.

PRINCE GEORGE.

ENTHUSIASM · IN ATHLETICS.

BOXER'S DEATH.

· CLEVER SENCIO'S LAST FIGHT.

"PANCHO VILLA II"

Milwaukee, April 20 Clever Senclo (the flyweight boxer) collapsed after his Aght with Bad Taylor. He died on the was to the hospital, The hospital on- Sials refused to issue a statement pending action by the authorities.

Milwaukee: April 19,

Bud Taylor of Terre Haute to- night won from Clever Sencio of Manila, capturing the honours in the tenth round after Sercio. had held him even for nine rounds.

·Senelo was one of the cleverest

CROSS-COUNTRY.

ENGLAND SECOND AT BRUSSELS,

INDIVIDUAL WINNER.

THE CHINA MAIL.

BRUTAL ATTACK.

ON.COL. HAYLEY BELL IN CANTON

"PICKETS" MISCHIEF?

CANTON'S TRADE.

CHINESE MARITIME CUSTOMS

RETURNS.

SERIOUS DECLINES,

LOCAL SHARE MARKET. OFFICIAL QUOTATIONS.

Colonel Hayley. Bell, who is the We have received from the Commissioner of the Chinese Statistical Department of the Maritime Customs at Canton, was Inspectorate-General of the Chin-TT. on London the victim of a brutal attack on ese Maritime Customs the Trade TT on Shanghai Thursday, in Canton city, just Returne of Canton for the

Banks outside the French concession on quarter October-December, 1926. Hongkong Bank Shameen, shortly after mid-day. The totals are also given for the With nothing more than a rain- whole year together with the cor- Brussels, March 28.. coat on his arm, Colonel Hayley responding figures for the years The international cross-country Bell was about to cross the gate 1928 and 1924. There are no

leading to the French bridge summaries. championship over eight miles re-which connects Shameen with the sulted as follows:-

Canton Bund

(via Colombo,)

France

England

Scotland!

Treland Wales Belgium

2:

.3.

5

Harper, of England, finished Filipino boxers that over left the first, taking 44 mins., 17 2/5 secs. Philippines in search of laurels..

July 29 of last year.

"WHITE WINGS."

HONGKONG, APRIL. 24, 1926, 10.80 A.M.

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headt White on the ground, the Colonel was still beaten, the while defending himself as best he (2) Drills ant Joana could against overwhelming odds.

Sheetings, groy (Pieces), rig

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38 401

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10,553

Oriental Navigation

350

1

Shell Transports

87 b.

Star Ferries

60,806 4,138.

Water-boats in the

15

Redneries.

P.&. O. Bank Taking cotton goods, whilst the Bank of East Asia returns for the last quarter of

Marine Insuran COS. It appears that a ruffian, who is 1926 show in a number of cases Canton Insurance suspected to have been or was a substantial increase over the China Underwriters connected with the boycott figures for the corresponding North China Insurance. pickets, insisted on holding up quarter of 1924, there are very Union Insurance the Commissioner to search... few instances indeed in which the Yangtze Insurance..... A discussion ensued, leading to figures for the whole year do not Fire Insurances. the man assaulting the, Colonel. show a substantial decline. We China Fire Insurance... Other men, armed with bamboo may illustrate this statement by AK Fire Insurance

Shipping. poles, and similar weapons, join- reproducing the figures for the ed in the attack, one felling the first three items in the list:——

Douglases Colonel to the ground with a blow

October-December. Hongkong Steamboats.... from a pole which caused the

HK Tugs & Lighters. Indo-Chinas (Prof.)

do. Daf:) Lid. do.

MANILA SUGGESTS YACHT-blood to flow from the Colonel's (1) Skirting, and

· CLUB..

WHAT IS NECESSARY.

(2)

1039 34,32€ 186,401 (8) 22,355:

1024

1926.

80;424

28,4TD:

125,498

11,464

22,532 9:277

By the Filipino nation, he was look- fed upon us a second Puncho Vilk, and the hopes of the Philippines. Prince George, the King's for another worldis champion, rest youngest son, is a typical sailored on him

He left the Philippines. and enters into every phase of the sailor's life with enthusiasm. He

During his short stay in the is the best of the three Princes:

[States, Sencio andeared himself to in athletic field events: The followers of the fistle game by his

(3 or 4 shaft." Manila, April 16... Prince of Wales can more than cleverness. gameness and ability

Mr. A. Pereira, who was in! only) (Places); 41,168) Shameen, saw the incident and (3) 1-sloths, Gray 7,119: hold his own at rackets, while the He was proclaimed by mang Anteri Manila may have a yachting ran to the Colonel's aid, dragging Duke of York has specialised at can sport writers as the next ily-club, should plans of prominent him to safety, in the concession. compared with those for the pre- The figures for the whole year lawn tennis, at which he is no weight champion of the world. local businessmen and sportsmen Dr. Reynolds then attended ceding two years are mesh exponent.

Sencio blazed his way through develop. J. C. Rockwell,, vice-pre-Colonel Hayley Bell whose condi- At college, however, Princo the rank of American flyweights Isident of the Manila Electriction, at the time of the report, did George was always keen on run-in atch decisive manner; a short Company, is, the originator of the not give much cause for anxiety. ning and jumping, and won a num-time after his arrival in the States, idea. He stated that many local Up this morning, the ber of events. It is typical of the that he was matched twice with sportsmen are interested in the Hongkong office (of the Chinese sportsman's spirit of B.R.B. that el a Barba, the flying cham phin and favour the idea, (re-Maritime Customs,, for "Kowloon He did not become disheartene pton. Although defented on both marks the "Manila Bulletin.") when he found himself up against occasions her as still, painted out The construction of a basin for piletal communication on

and district") had received no ed import is shown for the whole sterner stuff on joining the Fleet, as the boxer, who would dethrone "the anchorage of the bouls,, con-affair.

the year are: Lastings, 10,026 pieces and hus frequently fodd the La Burbu.

in 1925, compared with 8,105 straction of a club and boat house line in the shorter distances. He

Recently the Califórnia Suase "and other incidentals, would be) ran in some sports anurged by Boxing Commission decided that necessary. This would require the Fleet in the East, coming in Clever Sendio, Newsboy Brown and financial backing, and it is believ sixth, but not disgraced

Frankie Genaro.. the ex champion. Perk that sufficient funds would be shoukl meet in a series of elimina-subscribed by those interested. tion bouts lo decide the opponent for Fidel Ra Marba,

The hundred and two hundred yards are his favourite distance, but he can also put up quite a good performance "over hurdles..

the

Just how it enme about sna. Be was permitted to engage im a Bauf He is the only one, of the three with Bud Taylor who is consider- brothers, who has done much ated the unerowned bantam king and cricket, his special forte being the a terrific puncher, is not knóvem bat, says the London correspon- | Taylor huch height, reach, weight dent of the "Times of Ceylon."

HOME ARMY SOCCER.

Lorden, April.10- The final of the Army Cup was." played at Aldershor to-day be, tween the 2nd Staffordshire Regi- ment and the 2nd Leicestershire Regt. the former winning by three goals to one.

ST. GEORGE'S DAY.

GOVERNOR ATTENDS EX- CELLENT CONCERT.

FRATERNAL GREETINGS,

་

His Excellency the Governor and Lady Clementi, members of Gov. ernment House staff, Sir Henry and Lady Pollock and prominent officials of the St. George's Society of Hongkong were present at the concert arranged in the City Hall last night in connection with the local observance of St. George's Day.

The "theatro was decorated with red and white treamers, the coats of arms of the various cities of England being on the walls sur Founding the dress circle. At the back of the stage was a large picture of St. George.

The playing of the East Surrey's Band was magnificent and the items rendered by the artistes were very well received.

The programme was na follows: March,

"Pomp and Circum- stance," Elzar the Band of the 1st Batt'n. East Surrey Regiment. Tenor Solo, "The English Rose," F. German (from, "Merric Eng land!") Mr. H, E. Gurdner.

ip

Mezzo-Soprano Solo," (a) "Pass-

ing by." Purcell (1689-1740). Ibr Long long ago," Bayly (1797- 1839), Mrs. R. Sanger..

Bass Solo, The Crown of the year," Easthope. Martin; Mr. R. A. Green...

Soprano Solo, "Langley Fair.” Basthope Martin, Mrą, L. F. Davis. Solection, "The Yeoman of the Guard," Sullivan, the Band of the 1st Batt'n. East Surrey Regiment.

Selection Reminiscences of England," Godfrey, the Band, of, the lat Bait'n, East. Surrey Regiment.

Baritone Solo, "The Fishermen. of England." Phillips,, Mr. L. E Hopkins,

ability in fact, everything but "Bghting heart" over Sencio.

The sudden fews of Sencion death is a great Blow not only h the Filiping nution bas tq, the American and other foreign for lowers of the game, who knew and admired him says the "Philippines Meraki"

His death is similar in many ways to that of Pancho Villa, who diet in hospital shortly after his @ght with Jimmy Bearin

the parlourmafő (Ada), Mes, IL, C. Scott: the kitchenmaid (Emily), Mrs. H. F. Bloxham.

"BOXING MATCIL..

(Associated Press.),

New York, April 7. Georges Carpentier, champion of France, and Eddie Huffman of California were matched to-day for a ten rond bout at Madison Square Garden, May 31,

It is again stated that Jaelt. Dempsey, the world's heavy- weight champion, has agreed to fight the Negro, Harry Wills, this time on Labour Day,, saya the "Daily Mailt, ***- Last March Dempsey was suspended by the New York Boxing Commission for his failure to accept Will's. challenge.

66 DELIBERATE LIE.”

JUDGE CENSURES WING ON WITNESS.

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Before the interval, Mr. W. A. Dowley, the President il the Society, addressing the audience said: "Your Excellency, ladies fandi gentlemen, I should like un

thank you for coming here, and f would also thank the ladies and fraud on the Wiig On Bank will Heatlemen who have so kindly Be on Monday when expert evid- assisted. us on and off the stage.ence will be given by Prof.

applause. ).

Shellshear, of the Hongkong. University. Before

the

The only instances in the list

of cotturs goods in which increas

WHERE THE ATTACK TOOK PLACE,

"On the right centre of this photo is shown the gale separating the French bridge, Shameen,, from Canton's Bund. The houses in the background are on Chinese ground. In the foreground is the bridge leading into Sha meen. It was at the far end of the bridge that Colonel Hayley Bell, Commissioner of Customs, was brutally attack- ed by armed Chinese ruffians.

NAVY LEAGUE,

ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1925...

Malabon Bugars China. Sugary:

Benguets

Mining,

Kallan Mining Ad. Langkata (Combined)

do (Single) men

Shanghaf Exploration Shanghai Loan Rauba

Tronoh Mines

Ural Caspians

Docks Wharven Godowna, ke..

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HLE & W. Docks

Hongkows

New Engineerings

Shanghai Docks :

Lands, Hotels & Bldgs.

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Cotton, Mills.

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Miscellaneous. Canton Ice: Cements (comb.); do. (old) do. (new)

China Busen..... China Lights (comb.)

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Dairy Farms Der A Wing (full pd.).

do. Hongkong Amusements. (part pd), d K. Constructions Hongkong Electrics LK Developments 8.K. Ropes (comb.)

do. (old) do. (now) Hongkong Tramways Lane, Crawforda Macao Electrica, Mackintosh Nanyang Tobaccos 'eak Trams (old)

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1924 and 1,331 in 1923 (The im port of Lastings for the final quarter of last year was 8,355 pieces); Sateen Drills (5 shaft) 23,699 pieces in 1925, 3.769 th 1924 and 3,274 in 1923. In the HONGKONG BRANCH.

last quarter of 1925, 28,455 The following is the annual re-pieces were imported as om Telegrams.

port of the Hongkong. Branch of Pared with 281 pieces in the cor- Mr. Dowley then read

the Navy League to be presented responding quarter of 1924. The only other instance of increased following mesanges:

the assistant cashier at the meeting on Tuesday next: Received from London:-"Obaer who had admitted previous false. The total membership is now import is printed drille, jeans and vance of England's Day more evidence yesterday left the wit 120 and during the last year we Silesias, the import of which for extended than ever.

The ness box, he was severely repri- have to record with regret the the whole of 1925 was 14,186 King and Queen attendedemanded by His Lordship. His deaths of Capt. Wheeler and Mr. pieces compared with 8,981 in special service at Windsor, Lordship said that he had told A. J. Dennys.

1924 and 1,695 in 1923. dining with the Duke of shameless he at the Magistracy. From time to time your comtured wool and cotton, the import Of cloth made of remanufac- Marlborough in the Chair. He had thought the matter over,mittee have kept the head office in 1925 was 286,506 yards com-inceres

and had at first thought of having informed of the situation in China pared with over 600,000 in each singapore Trams him prosecuted for perjury and they have assured us that of the two preceding years.

Caxis There were, however, technical difficulties in the way fully and are most anxious to terise the lengthy Hat under the

some they are watching same very care- Similar heavy declines characnited Asbestos of a conviction, and he, therefore, assist us in any way possible.

do. would not order a prosecution.

heading "Metal and Minerals," Having regard to the conditions in which there is not one of the

Vatsons (old) He admonished witness to be prevalling last year, your com important lines of the trade show-ym Powell

do. (new) give evidence, since he might not to hold a Flag Day or Concert on careful next time he proposed to mittee considered it inadvisable ing an increased import in 1925.

H.K. Telephone Rice shows an import of 2,929,-

The Duke of Wellington and Lord Allenby also attended Fraternal wishes... Ruff, Royal Society St. George."

London.

From London-Hearty Greet-

inga. Hope rejoin November."--Harston,

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From Shanghai: "Heartiest greetings from Shanghai"- Clear, President.

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On deraand -30 day's right,

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be so lucky in escaping. It was Nelson Day, which was therefore 064 piculs compared with 2,740,- perhaps sufficient punishment for very simply celebrated by the 128 in 1924 and 7,450,558 in From Tientsin:-"Hearty greet him on that particular occasion, laying of wreaths on the Cenotaph 1923.

ings."-Turner, President. that he was on his own confes- and Wanchai "Mémorial, inac From Bebe: "Heartiest greetion, a deliberate and shamelesscordance with our usual custom. White sugar shows an import.

ings from Kabe."-Cosao. liar.

Our local branch in Amoy of 614,191 piculs compared with In Exado President.

Mr. Zeitlyn again opened the raised £10. 4s. 10d, in aid of the 435,698 in 1924 and 380,499 Singapore:"For

1923: More than half St. question with regard to the pro-Implacable Fund, which was in George's Society. Fraternah duction of the books.

gratefully acknowledge by Sir the total for 1925 was imported Greetings England's day Mr. Jenkin pointed out that Vincent Baddely..

in the last quarter of the year. from all Malayan branches, both the defence and the prosecu

The figures for korosine oil From Penang Best wishes tion had been informed that they Brearley, for auditing the (gallons) are interesting viz: un decaand

and fraternal greetings from could have free access to the accounts. Penang. Peel, President. books, He referred His Lord- From Canton:-"Canton Sehip to the depositions taken

George's Society, ends greet-the Magistracy. inge,"Fearon, President.

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Mr. Zeitlyn said that it

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Our thanks are due to Mr. A.

American

9,888,687 2,866,688-

405,094-665,908

Russian

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On Berlin-

On demand... On New York---- On demand Credit

30 days' In: Bombay

4,598,078.

426,715

1,085,810

* Wire

1,252,794 Da

282,712 391,878

355,887 In the export list perhaps the most notable thing is that Silk exports have been little affected.

Onderz

Wire: On demard In Bingapore

The outgoing committee are Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak (Presi-Borneo dent),

E. Hon. Sir Henry. From Hankow:-"St. George's the first he had heard of it. Only Pollock, K.C., Mr. E. F. Aucott, Society, Hongkong. Hourly the day before had he received Mr. W. A. Dowley, Lieut. Comdr. Grostings."-Goffe Preat the proofs.

884,137 2,500,043 C. St. C Ingham, Mr F... A. Sumatra dont. (Applause.). The Committee responsible for His Lordship, perused the de Perry Mr. B. Wylie, Mr. A. S

Lubricating Exell, (Hon. Treas.), and Mr Contralto Salo, Land of Hope the arrangements for the celebra positions and said that It was L. M. Whyte, (Hoh. Sec) and Glory," Elgar, Mrs. G. Watt, tion locally of St. George's Day stated that all parties could have

Morceau Mignon,"Salut were:-:

access to the books. He consi D'Amour" Elgar, and a selection,

Mr. W. A. Dowley (President), dered it a serious thing, since the "The Lighting Switch,"„Alford, the Band of the 1st Batt'n: Easton Mr. C. G. Alabaster, O.B. had access to them. The allega. Among the passengers leaving The export of steam flature silk defence alleged that they had not (Vice-President), and Mesara. S. Surrey Regiment

the Colony to-day for Europe by in 1925 was 53, 182 piculs, In 04 demand Baker,, L C. Bellamy, P. S. Cassidy, tlow was unfair,

""Between The Soup And The Savoury"

domand Handles On demand

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7/10/

B. B. C.-Hornell, W. W. Hornell Certain books were handed the, 8.8. Hakusan Maru were 1924, 45,746 plculs and in 1923, Soviet (Bank's buying zate) 8.88. R. E. Lindsoll, F. A. Perry, J. Hver to Mr d'Almada, His Lord. Mr. A. C Pedersen and Mr. 13,168 picals. Waste elk shows ver The playlet, by Gertrude

Bamany, W. E. L. Shenton, W. C. ship Intimating that he would be N. P. Bendixsen of the GN. 42,796 piculs for 1925; 58,779 daz Milver in Hessekon Jennings, was mucit enjoyed :

Scene, the Kitchen: time even-hiner, HP. Winslow, Hon, Mr. held responsible for their safe Telegraph Co. Mra J. H. Back picula for 1924, and 42,005 piculs Onloers Copper Chak

house, Mra A, Mackenzie, Mr. for 1928. The silk piece goods Late of Sure In E. D. C. Wolfe. Mr. D. B. Feat custody.

Okinawa Chypre Cente ing during the serving of dinner Hon. Treasurer) and Mr. R. E

The hearing was adjourned R. Ponsonby and Mr. E C. exports was rather over than a Bac The cook (Marie), Mrs. Chater Greensmith (Hon. Secretary) until Monday...

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"And she may be left."

Blue sponges have appeared They harmonize nicely with the colour scheme of the cold-bath devotee-London Opinions