THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1926."
SPORTS SECTION
CRICKET MISSIONS.
TWO MCC TEAMS GOING 'ABROAD.
THOSE, SELECTED.
London, Aug. 25. The Marylebone C.G. team to leave London about September 24, for the cricket tour of India dur ing the winter, will comprise :-
A. E R. Gilligan (Sussex) cap-
tain,
Tate, M. W. (Sussex), Major R: Chichester-Constable'
(Yorkshire 2nd XI).
M. L. Hill (Somerset), a wicket-
keeper,
G. F. Earle (Somerset).
F. T. Eckersley (acting captain
of Lancashire).
R. E. S. Wyatt (Warwick), Root, F. Worcester), Brown, G. (Hampshire), Boyou, G. S. (Hampshire). Asti, W. E. (Leicester), Parsons. J. H. (Warwick), Sandham, A. (Surrey).
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Brown can also keep wicket.
KENT KNOCK UP A GOOD SCORE.
FIRST DAY'S PLAY..
LOCAL TURF.
EXTRA RACE MEETING IN
"OCTOBER.
AUTUMN SEASON.
THE CHINA MAIL.
HOPELESS"
1
SYRIAN REBELLION.
SOLICITOR WITHDRAWS HIS CASE.
SURPRISE ATTACKS ON THE FRENCH.
PERFECT ORGANISATION.
TAXI-DRIVER'S CLAIM.
LOCAL SHARE MARKET:
OFFICIAL QUOTATIONS.
'HONGKONG, AUGUST 26, 1920, 10.30 a.m.
Hongkong Estate Brokera Sharebrokers' "Khare & Hosi
Association.
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This morning's sitting of the Summary Court must be somewhat dria.-According to information T.T. on London
London, August 1.-Alexan- of a record for its short duration from what is alleged to be a reT.T. on Shanghai |--it occupied less than a minute.
Banks, Chung, Sul, formerly employed by liable source, the Syrian move- the Hongkong and Kowloon Taxicament, so far from being crushed, Hongkong Bank
is spreading.. Company
48 Н
drive claimed
What may be described as the autumn season of Hongkong fat THE AUSTRALIANS. racing has begun.
Two "extra" meetings arc. down in the Jockey Club calendar, to be held before the preparation during the winter for the annual "big" meeting after China New Year.
Last month's, deluge upset the course at Happy Valley and it was at first estimated that about $30,000 will be needed for repairs, &c.
For October 8. there are oight tentativa events, as follow:-[ Upon His Honour Mr. Justice
B furlongs (non-winners).
Wood's entry into court. Mr. W. R. mile handicap (A and B. Hind (for the driver) said that he classes),
had looked through the papers con- cerning the case and had come to
A. P. F. Chapman, who in his first match na exptain of England won the toss against the Aus- trallans and skippered the side that recovered the "Ashes," is still 'a "jous" man.
He has beaton the Aussies again: In coln-spinning, and his side puti up a good score.
W. S. Cornwallis is captain of Kent this season, but Chapman led the side for this match.
London, August 25.
At Canterbury, first day's play, Kent v. the Austrailans:-
Thero
were 12,000 spectators, The weather was sultry and the
Aggregate Stakos (1 mile),
1 miles handicap (A and
Classes),
do.
$1,000 made up of $100 alleged by There is improved organisation Chartered Bank him to have been deposited with and co-ordination between "the Mercantile Bank, A. & B. the Company, and $900, damages for leaders in the five affected areas, do alloged breach of an agreement under which he was to have been employed for three years.
B. the conclusion that it was hopeless
to fight it. He therefore asked for Icave to withdraw..
Polo pony scurry, Fanling Hunt Race, 1 miles (pontes hunted at least once and to be ridden by subscribers.),"
His Honour: With costs againsi. you.
Mr. Hind: If my friend would agree, of course, I would ask with
out costa,
Mr. 1. D. Turner (for the
wicket good. Captain of Kent for MERITED HONOURS. Taxicab Company) said that with the match, Chapman won the toss and elected to bat.
Batting all day, Kent were dis- missed just before stumpa » were i drawn for 321 runs.
Woolley (FE), who played" in all five. Tests, made 84.
J. L. Bryan, who went to Aus-
Gilligan has been England's cap-tralia under Gilligan, scored 61 tain, can but, and is recovering his fast bowling Tate is England's best bowler. Hill has kept" for the Gentlemen.
Earle is a minor Jessop. Wyatt opened for the Gentlemen this year and is a bowier. Rodt is the leg theory expert. Boyes bowls left-handed for Hants.
Astill is an all-rounder, Parsons a batsman and Sandham goes in First, with Hobbs, for Surrey.
Later
The Indian programme will consist of thirteen matches, the first at Karachi on October 18. "
Hardinge, who played in the 1921 Tests, contributed 62.
Ashdown, the Kent "pro.." made 42, and Chapman' 96.
"A. A. Malley took 5 wickets for 133 88.-Reuter.
Play continues to-day and: to-morrow.
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FANLING HUNT.
DR. PIERCE GROVE GOING ON LEAVE.
Dr. P. Plerce Grove, who with Mr. H. Birkettis Joint Master of The Fanling Hunt, is going on Heme leave shortly.
SIR SHOU-SON CHOW GUEST OF HONOUR.
A CHINESE TRIBUTE.`
Perent
out instructions he could hardly agree to judgment without costs although he did not doubt that the Company would deal generously with the mAN,
FOUND IN PAWN.
EUROPEAN LADY RECOVERS LOST RING.
PAWNBROKER PENALISED.
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of which the head is Sultan Pasha P & O. Bank Al Atrash, who is seizing oppor- Bank of East Asia tunities
Marine Insurancos. surrounding the French position and delivering Canton Insurance
attacks. surprise
He has China Underwriters evacuated the native women and North China Insurance. children to the desert out of the Union Insurance reach of the French.
Yangtze Insurance
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H.K. Fire Insurance
Shipping.
The French intensely bombard-
ed three villages last week and Douglases destroyed the wells and marched Hongkong Steamboats.. hundreds of the inhabitants to H.K. Tugs & Lighters.. Damascus as prisoners of war.-Indo-Chinas (Pref)
Times of Ceylon."
MR. HSU YUAN.
SUPERIORS DECLINE TO LET
HIM GO.
do. (Def.) Ltd. do. (..) Hk.
Oriental Navigation
Shell Transports
Star Ferrles
Water-boats
Refineries.
China Sugars Malabon Sugars Mining.
Docks. Wharves, Godowne, &c. H.K. & K. Wharves H.K. & W. Docks Hongkewy
New Engineerings Shanghai Docks
Sir Shou-son Chew was the guest of honour at the You Wo
Mr. Han Yuan, Special Commis- Restaurant last night when well-
sioner of Foreign Affairs for Benguets known local Chinese to the
Kiangsu Province and Director of Kailan Mining Ad. (number of 150 entertained
he Department of Foreign Affairs Langkats (Combined)
do. him in honour of his
or the Directorate of the Shanghai
(Single) knighthood and appointment to the
and Woosung Port Development Shanghai Exploration Executive Council-the latter being
Bureau. had, it is officially in Shanghai Loan position to whiele Sir Shou-son A valuable diamend ring re-ormed, tendered his resignation. Raubs Chow is the first Chinese to attain.cently stolen from the residence of He has petitioned Marshal, Sun Tronoh Mines Mr. J Yau-tsun, chairman of the Mrs. E. B. C. Hornell, of 304 The hunn-fang. Mr. Chen Tao-yi, Civil Ural Caspians Hongkong Chinese Chamber of Peak, was traced by a detective to Governor of Klangan, and Dr. V. K. Commerce, presided, supported by a pawnshop at Staunton Street. ing. Director of the Shanghai and Mr. Tum Woon-tong, Chairman of the ring was identified by Mrs. Woosung Fort Development Bureau the Tung Wab Hospital) and other Hornell and a representative of be relieved of his posts, praying members of the Committee of the Messrs. Falconer and Company that anather official shall be ap- Chamber of Commerce,
where it was purchased, the pointed in his place.
In his petition, the Commissioner, Others present included Sir Robert value being $750. Ho Tung. the Hon. Dr. R. H. An application was made before says that, owing to continued Lands, Hotels & Bldgs. Kotewall, Dr. S. W. T's, Mr. Chow Major C. Willson at the Central health and lack of appetite and R. & S. Hotela (old) His son. Mr. P. E. Pierce Grove, Chi-nam (brother to Sir Shou-won). Magistracy yesterday for theeep, brought about by the strain
(new) is Master of the Cambridge Univer- Messrs. Wong Kweng-tin. M. W Loring to be surrendered by the of his official duties and the nego-Hongkong Lands M. K. Lo, T. N. Chuu, B. Wong pawnbroker, who was alleged to o incident, coupled with the fact HK Territorial
tiation of such affairs as the May sity Drag.
Hongkong Realty For the steeplechase meetings at Tape; H. S. Lo, and H. K. Hung.
have paid $166 to a man without that he is unable to raise sufficient The Chairman, addressing the Kwantl, Dr. Pierce Grove has acted! ALSO A. W. CARR.
The funds for the upkeep of his yamen Humphreys Estates ua Clerk of the Course. This posi-gathering, congratulated Sir Shou-making proper enquiries. tion will be held. In his absence, by son Chow on the honours that had man who pledged the article had and the payment of his auber London, Aug. 25..
been conferred on him 'as tokens given a false name and address ofdinates, he is compelled to resign) The following have accepted the Mr. A. H. Potts.
Mr. Birkett has books of railway of appreciation of his hard work a house under construction. invitation of the M.C.C. to visit
meritorious efforts. The the Argentine during the win-tickets, at $13.50 each, similar to and
those supplied by the K.C.R. to the whole Chinese community were Golf Club. The same privilege has proud of these distinctions which been extended to members of the conferred an unprecedented honour the Chinese community and Messrs. Brunner, Mond & Cothey regarded them as a realisation have presented fertilizing material of their long cherished aspiration.
Another Team..
VETERAN AS CAPTAIN FOR ARGENTINE.
ter:-
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P. F. Warner (former England and Middlesex captain, and Test Selector), captain,...
F. T. Mana (captain of Middle- sex, and captain of Englund in South Africa on last tour there),
N. Haig (Middlesex), Lord Dunglass (Middlesex), G. 0. Allen (Middlesex), J. C. While (captain of Somer- set and who played in the 1923 Tests).
Captain Stany forth of the Army
A. W. Carr (captain of Notts and ex-captain of England),
-Reuter.
TENNIS LEAGUE.
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to the value of over $700 to the Hunk and the course is greatly improved.
A meeting of subscribers will be held soon.
BASEBALL VISIT.
CHINESE TEAM COMING
FROM SHANGHAI?
The Shanghai Chinese baseball team, considered very strong, may pay a visit to Hongkong."
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a series of matches here.
A Chinese Share.
and must appeal to them to appoint somebody else in his stead. have sent Mr. Hau messages sympathy but decline emphatically
Dr. Ting and the two Governors
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Cotton Mills.. To a suggestion that the ac
Bwo Cottons countant of the pawnshop should
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do. have detained the man who gave
Miscellaneous. him the ring while enquiries were being made, the accountant said.
to accept his resignation, saying: that he accepted the man's state-that they cannot afford to lose his Cantun Ices ment that the ring belonged to services, especially at the present
Cements (comb.)
do. him. Asked why he did not pay ime. Under no consideration, they
(old) do. (new) Henceforth, it could be a more, witness said he was "only say, must Mr. Hau be allowed to
China Buses The other $15 give up his post now. continued the Chairman, that the asked for $150.
China Lights (comb.) Chinese had a share in the Govern- was interest. He valued the ring
do. ment of the Colony and misunder-at $400.
the East and Major" Willson made standings between West would become even fewer. for the ring to be returned to the They were grateful for this evi-owner without payment of prin-
of His cipal or interesti uence of the impartiality Excellency, Sir Cecil Clementi and tendered on behalf of the Chinese community their thanks to him for his broadmindedness and even- handed benevolence.
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In calling on the gathering to team, G. R. the captain, and The Hongkong Baseball Asso-rise to drink to the health of Si A. H. M.
ciation have the matter under con- Shou-son Chow, the Chairman said Captain T. O, Jameson (Hamp-sideration.
that at the age of 60 he would have shire and the Army)"
South China A.A. (local league retired under ordinary circum-
St. John's Cathedral yesterday seeded Mr. Yang Tcheng in 1920, Hongkong Tramways H. P. Miles.
champions) have promised to help stances to enjoy a well earned rest afternoon was the scene of after serving for a period of more Lane, Crawfords in bringing the team down to play but in view of the present situa pretty wedding, the parties being than 10 years in Honan
tion and for the sake of the Chi Hugh Handley Pegg, son of
Macao Electrics Immediately after If the visit comes off, the "in-neac community they could not but Mr. and Mrs. Carter Pegg, of Shanghai, Mr. Hsu, by his winning Nanyang Tobaccoa
coming to Mackintosh terport" matches may be played request him to continue his arduoue
and Derbyshire.
personality, became a most popular Peak Trams (old) next month."
work and they wished him health
Margaret Huxtable,ficial with foreigners and Chinese
do.. Mr. Richard Shim (baseball and strength in order that he could Mary
(new) daughter of the late Mr. James
alike.
Sinceres committee) and Mr. Choy Kin-ontinue with his good work."
Huxtable and of Mrs. John Kemp
At the recommendation of Mar- yung (general committee), both In returning thanks. Sir Shou-
Singapore Trams hal Lu Yung-hsiang and Gen. He Taxis of the South China A.A. called a son Chow referred to the fact that of Dawlish, South Devon.
A. D. The Rev.
Stewart Feng-lin, Military Governor of United Asbestos meeting yesterday to discuss the there were only three living of the
six Chinese on whom had been con officiated, Mr. F. Mason being at Shanghai and Sungkiang, Mr. Hsu matter.
was made Minister Plenipotentiary Terred the honour of knighthood the organ.
The bride, who was given away and Envoy Extraordinary by the Admiral Sir SH Chen-ping, his old triend. Sir Robert Ho Tung, and by Mr. J. A. E. Bullock, was Peking Government, to wait an The honour had been charmingly attired in a gown of appointment. Meanwhile he con- imself. onferred on himself because of his white lace and tulle, with veil and inued to hold his post as Comunis Service on the Legislative Council carried a bouquet of white flowersioner of Foreign Affairs here.
In connection with the and Honclulu creeper. ind Wembley Exhibition.
The U.S.R.C. (on their own courts) met the Chinese R.C. in division "B" of the Tennis League "yesterday and lost by 10 games.
Scores:
Dr. Newton and Hunot beat C. Choa and Lau Man- kwong.
6- 5
lost to Kwok Po-kun and Lau' Fook-ki
4.7
lost to H. S. Lee and Lau. 'Man-thing
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LA., Larkcom and Lt. Smith beat C. C'hoa and Lau Man kwong
lost to Kwok Po-kun and Lau Fook-ki lost to H. S. Lee and Lau Man-ching
"BOXING MARQUIS.
The Marquis of Douglas and of the Duke of Clydesdale, son 3- 8 Hamilton and Brandon may come to.Hongkong from Australia next 13-20 month by the a.s. "Taiping."
Accompanying the Boxing Mar- quis is Egan, the Oxford Rhodes 7- 4scholar who is a heavyweight,
The Marquis (also a Wärsity 5-6 boxer) can do the walterweight.
It is hoped to match up these two 4. 7 amateurs with local talent, under the auspices of the Hongkong 16-17 Boxing Association.
Capt. Howard and Lt. Maude, "lost to C. Choa and Lau
Man-kwong
2- 9
lost to Kwok Po-kun and Lau Fook-ki
4-7
5-
6
11-22
lost to H. S. Lee and Lau Man-ching
US,R.C. 10 games, C.R.C. 59,
HOCKEY FIXTURE. The following will represent the Wanderers in a hockey match
against the 5th/2nd Punjabia at The Marina ground to-day at 6.30 n. fi whites)-9xt. Clark, R.A.,
INTER-HONG BOWLS.
Misa R. Daye, the bridesmaid.
Sir Shou-son Chow paid a tri wore a dress of tango georgette bute to the brond-mindedness and with peach coloured hat. vide sympathy of H.E. the Miss Stella Bullock, the dowel a dress of peach Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, who gir, wore
The Antu Overthrow. Following the defeat of the Anful party in 1924 and the hurried de parture of Marshal Lur and Gen. Ho, Mr. Hau tendered his resignation and Mr. Wen Shih-teen, Commia
ad seen the progress made by the georgette with wreath of flowersioner of Foreign Affairs at Nan- a golden basket. 01 king and high adviser to Marshal Chinese and the ability of the Chi- and carried
Chi Hsieh-yuan, was appointed t lese in Hongkong to uphold law flower petals.
Mr. W. M. Cox was beat man.
succeed him. and order and in consequence had
omo to the conclusion that the After a reception held at 167 ime had come for allowing Chinese the Peak, the newly married
Mr. Hsu did not remain in retire
o take part in Executive delibera couple left for the New Terriment for very long for, in 1925 tons. The appointment had fallen tories for their honeymoon. The following the May 30 incident, Mr. Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd., him by virtue of his seniority bride's going away dress was of Hau was prevailed upon to return
in service.
white crepe de chine, georgette to office to succeed his former sub defeated Hongkong Electric Co.,
In conclusion, Sir Shou-son Chow Ltd., in an inter-hong lawn bowls match on the Craigongower C.Cuid a tribute to the great help pleated, with green lace coat and ordinate, Chev. 3. K. Chen, since green yesterday by 19 shots to 15, endered by the Hon. Dr. R. green hat, Eighteen heads were played. The Kotowall and other Chinese re-
teams were:
"He trusted that younger sidents. Tramway: Clow, Glover, Hen-nen would come forward to carry
on the work.
derson and Gillard (skip),
Electric: Vickere Paul, Web- ster and Muskett (skip).
WATER POLO LEAGUE.
V. R. C. (championship hold-
Lt. J. H. Smith, R.A., C. L. Rers) defeated Club de Recreio in Becher, L. M. A. Maude, RN the Water Polo League yesterday Marcal scored! E. J. R. Mitchell, F. B. Jones, Lt. by 3 goals to 1
The winners Armstrong, R.N., B. R. Forster, Lt. for the losers.
marksmen were Laing (2) and Lyon.
E. J. Larkcom, 2.E., Lt. Clark, R.N., and G. 'P. Lammert,
THE NEW BROTHER. Tommy had bean boasting about This new brother."
"How old is he, Tom?" asked the policeman.. :
A WATCH FOR A COMPA53.
which time he has served as For eign Commissioner under the Feng- then and Cheklang, administrations of General Chang Chung-chang and
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