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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1927.

SPORTS SECTION

HOME SOCCER.

SCOTTISH CUP, 3RD- ROUND.

MATCH IN THE LEAGUE.

London, Feb. 22. Principal football matches played to-day theme team given first) resulted.

SCOTTISH Eur.

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HOME RUGGER.

LATEST RESULTS AHEAD OF THE MAIL.

THE PRINCIPAL GAMES.

London, Fab. 5.

The folowing are the results of rugby matches played to-day:

Army 3, Blackheath 3 (at Wool-

wich). Bath 11, Royal Air Force 10..

Birkenhead Park 6 Headingley

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3rd Round Replay,

3,

Arthurlies, Allow 0.

SCOTTISH LEAGUE.

Division I.

St Mirren 2, Dundee 2.,

-Reuter,

ANOTHER TOUR.

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TENNYSON'S TEAM FOR JAMAICA.

UNOFFICIAL CRICKET.

Lendon, Jan. 31.

Ar uncleil Criend but conat ing of the item. Lionels. Teunyson, skipper, J. Parker lampshire), P. H. Fender vicu-captain),

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P. 6. H. Fedder the Surrey captain and all-rounder.

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Devonport Service St. Bart's

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London Scottish 18, Leicester 6. Mosely 14. Manchester 3. Northampton 3, Harlequins 63. OM Blues 14, Old Edwardians 17. Oxford University 5. Richmond

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THE CHINA MAIL.

HEAVY YEAR.

The Benevolent Society's Report.

dr. King, the following Commit where he had relatives. These too was flected for the ensuing however, are too poor to asalat Year:

nancially. For some months the Vice President, Mrs. H. A. Nisbet; allowance

President, Mrs. C. G. Alabaster; man and his wife were made an for groceries puid Hon Secretary, Mrs. J. H. Hunt; through a, Compradore. Eventually, Hon. Treasurer, Mr. H. E. Gold-three passages were secured to Lon- smith; members, Mrs. D. Burling-don and the family fitted out with ham, Mrs. R. C. Comrie, Mrs, W. T.warm clothing. boxes, &c.

They Featherstone, Mrs. T. H. King. Mrs. were met in London and escorted Sir Henry Pollock K.C. presided G. Murray. On the proposition of cient money was sent to the So B. Innes, Mrs. F. D. Tracy and Mrs, to their destination in Kent. Suff over the annual meeting of the Mrs. A. H. Ferguson, seconded by ciety's representative In England to Hong Kong Benevolent Society Mrs. C. G. Alabaster, a vote held at the City Hall to-day when thanks to the Chairman was car was obtained

of keep them until an artifefal limb the 37th annual report of the So-

briod." ¡ciety's activities was presented

PUBLIC AND CHARITY.

2. An elderly American woman. The Year Report.

widow, was married to a Chinese in The following is the report on America many years ago; came to the year's working, read by the Hong Kork where the husband died. Chairman:

The woman worked in Hong Kong

Supporting the Chairman were Mrs. A. H. Ferguson (rotiring Pre- ident) and Mrs. J. H. Hunt (Hon orary Secretary). There was a large attendance of members.

The Committee of the Hong Kong until she became too ill to do an. Benevolent Society in presenting was sent to hospital for treatment. After reading the report, the the report of the work and the but is more or less a confirmed in- Chairman said that he was

Buanancial statement of the Society valid She is now given an allow that they would agree with him that for the year 1920 states that owing ance which is likely to remain por It was a fine record of work done to the trude depression In Bristol 11, Cambridge University like to emphasise for the benefit of Society had more onlis on it than through his firm reducing staff last

throughout the year.

the 'manent; He would Colony during the past year the

3. A Welshman lost his job Coventry 20, Old Merchant Tay-those not at the meeting that it was experienced in any year in his summer. He was out of employ- very important that those who ap-tory. Seventy-three Applications ment for three or four months, his plied to the Officers of the Society have been made for relief: embrac-savings nearly all gone. Two for assistance should realise that ing in all 193 persons, men, women thirds of als passage money to Aud-f that the Society existed for the pur-and children, 47 being new cases,alin was given him. He was met pose of rendering help in all cases After due investigation. 57 appli fat his destination and a post pro- of distress except where the applicants were granted relief; the re.vided immedin.uty. cants were Chinese and Portuguese:mainder being found anworthy car 4. An Englishman who arrived As regarded the Portuguese. A they were dealt with by other Societies,here from Bangkok in a destitute were all aware, excellent work was The total number of persons who condition and could not. And any- Society of St. Vincent de Paul. done by their fellow Society, the have actually received benefit from thing to do, was found Work and the Society being 107. In nearly is board and lodgings paid until every case clothing has been given, he took up his duties. The Benevolent Society, apart

Thirty-two cases have been as Statement of Accounts. from Chinese and Portuguese, heard sisted financially with sums rang- cases of distress from all others,ug from $1.00 to $272.00. Eleven To Ealance in Current de- and as they would see from the re- have been found employment, and count, 11/26 port it had had more calls upon it advertisements inserted in the loca To Subscriptions during the past year than during newspapers for those unemployed Te Donations any other previous Pens in its his-and unable to afford doing

8.To Life Memberships Lory. The financial result of that Twenty-two passengers were secur To Government Grant.. had been that whereas 1026 wased to various, ports, including Auso Dividend: Hong Kong started with a balance of $1359.76 tralia, America, New Zealand, & Kowloon "Wharf & the year was finished with one of Alalay Straks

Godown Co. and England, 808135 in respect of which he un-everal other Societies have derstood th⚫ there were demands, operated with some of these cases To Peak Club Debemure. co To Annuity, Sir E.

Kadoorie Trust but often this Society has paid the amount, also providing land- money in many cases.

Schooling for Children. have been supported

During the past year 20 children schools and the Society is greatly at different indebted to the following schools which have made this possible by eccepting reduced fees:

Stewartondana 3, Edinburgh in-

stitution 6.

St. Andrew's University of Herio.

Eonlans 3.·

Edinburgh Wanderers 3, Glasgow

Academicals 3.

Gala 12, Greenock Wänderers 6. Swansea 3. Maesteg 8.

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the county championship semi-final Leicestershire Cheshire by 6 points to nil (at Lei- custer), and Kenf beat Devonshire by 26 points to FB (at Exeter),

ENGLISH "CAPS."

London. Feb. 6

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Cases Of Distress.

for

the excellent work the Rociet deing he hoped that there would be an increase in the numbera joining the Society. "The The English rugby team to play subscription was only $12 yearly, against Ireland at Twickenham on Surely it was worth the while of February 12 will be as follows:-

anybody to pay that rather than to K. A. Sellar (Navy), H. C.be troubled with constant applica Catcheside Perey Park), L. tions by people going round Corbett (Bristol). H. M.Locke | relief to their offers. Members Birkenhead Park), J. C. libts felt that they had a moral right to Herdesains). C. C. Laird call upon the Society to enquire inte Marleans) A. T. Young (Army); J. S, Tucker (Bristol), K. J. Stark 30d Alleynians), W. C. T. Eyres Navy). R. flove Smith (Old Mer- chans Taylors, P. H. Davies (Sale), D. Eshaw (Birkenhead Park). E. Stanbury (Plymouth Albion), H. G. Periton Waterloo),

Corbett will captain the side..

JOINED "NORTHERN,"

London Jan. 31: Dan Puacne; captain of Neath Club the 6 Welsh international

Buch cases.

Diocesan Girls' School Diocesan Boys' School, Halian Convent.

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St. Joseph's College. visited by two members of the Com

Twice each year the children are

the point that the Hon. Secretory

The Chairman also emphasised|| attended daily at the City Hall atmittee. 11am, This was important for the public to bear in mind as they then knew what time to send applicants along with a view to their obtain ing clothes. In the ease of men, the Secretary could inform them how to get into touch with the Rey, 6. T. Waldegrave who had kindly consented to net in such cases.

Thanks To Workers.

Debit.

denated and drawn..... To Interest:

2. Hong Kong Club

Debentures

3. Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Depen- tures

6. Current Account ...

LOCAL SHARE MARKET.

OFFICIAL QUOTATIONS.

HONGKONG FEBRUARY 23, 1927, 10:30a.m.

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Treasurer... more of the Committee attend the By Relief of Case........

$ 22.88 2,350.66 City Hall on Mondays and Thurs By Education of Children 3,208.20 days ut 17 'elock to interview ap folicants and to receive gifts of

By Rent of Room for

Destitutes clothing. &c. The great asset these By Passages, etc. rifts are to the work of the Society By Printing, Advertising &

Sundries.. cannot be emphasised sufficiently:

The Society has a furnished room On behalf of the Sockety and, the Kowloon to which married previation of the work

· E. R. J. Holmes and H. Lock (Sur, rey), Rev. F. H. Gillingham, B. M Morris and OCennor (Essex). T. Arnott and Sullivan (Glamorgan *hire), Mujas sireen and Ernest Fyldesley Lancashire), A. Hilder (Kent) sailed for Jamaica to-day.

The team wi "probably play three-unofficial tests.

Tennyson has toured a good foward has signed on for Leeds,public, the Chairman expressed ap-couples or women and children can deal, notably in South Africa,the Northern Union Club. He where in 1924-5 his eleven won two regelved 2600.

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and lost two unofficial Test gumes, J. D. Bartlett, the Cambridge but, financially, the trip represept-wing three-quarter, took the place ed a deficit of nearly £4,000. The of Andrews on the right wing-the Hampshire captain himself in 1925 Newport player being down with had the fine baltige figures of 1,335 influenza, in Wales' 'match against runs and average 30.94, including Scotland," a dushing 184 agninst Middlesex, On last season's wickets these figures fell to 700 runs and aver age of under 20; but there is still a lot of cricket in this fine sports- man. In 1921 he was captain of England aguinat Australia] -

RECORD SWIM.

100 YARDS IN UNDER 50- SECS.?

CLAIM BY AN AMERICAN.

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New York, Feb. 17. Charles A. Dean, Chairman of the Athletic Committee of the Illinois A. C., filed a claim with A. A. U. officials here for an American re- eord on behalf of Johnny Weiss- muller, who in Chicago was credit- ed with having swum 100 yarda in 49:4/5 seconds

The fent, which was made in a 20-yard pool and is the fastest "een- tury" ever covered by a swimmer in any type of pool, was timed by six individuals, according to Dean, three of whom "clocked the noted swimmer in 49.4/5 seconds and the other three in 19:3/6.

The accepted record for 100 yards free style in 20-yard pool is 51.2/5 seconds, held by Weissmaller and made on Jung, 1925.

WORLD BOXING.

BRITISH CRUISER WEIGHT TITLE.

TOM BERRY'S VICTORY.

London, Jan. 31. . The Londoner, Tom Berry, retain- od the title of British cruiser weight boxing champion, boating the Belfast boxer, Dave Macgill, on points in a twenty-round contest at Manchester to-night.

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World's Bantam Title,

New York, Feb. 4.' Rosenberg forfeited his claims to the bantam-weight, boxing cham- plonship of the world Witen he

weighed in for the title match with

Bushey Graham, nam

Rosenberg weighed 1221⁄2 pounds, 41⁄2 pounds over the limit.

$ FANLING GOLF.

There were 41 entries for the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club, bogey pool at Fanling last week-end.

A. B. Raworth and Capt. H. F. Bloxham tie with scores of 1,6own eneh.

A. E. Wood and A. C. I. Bowker returned 3 down ench.

DENISON CUP FINA

F. J. de Reme beat A. K. Hender son by 2 hp in the final of the Henderson Cup,

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of Mrs. be sent in urgent cases.

meals are supplied when necessary.

Hunt, not only in attending at the City Hall but the large amount of other work connected with the post which she had filled so capably.

By Balance-

In Bank .... 636.96 Less cheque, out-

standing... 20.00 Cash in hand of Hon,

Treasurer

Among the various nationalities assisted' have been British (includ ing Australian and South African), i American, Dutch, Eurasian, Rus ian, Roumanian, Filipino and OVERPAID CHEQUE? Italian.

BANK MANAGER SENT FOR TRIAL

This was carried with applause. The Chairman also thanke mem- hers and the Committee for the in- terest they had taken in the work

Thanks to Helpers. And the time they had-given to it The thanks of the Committee are and emphasised, in conclusion that accorded to the Rev. G. T, Walde- the Society was always willing to grave who kindly interviews male receive gifts of clothing." a work applicants before they are referred was not confined to those in humble to the consideration of the Commit- calls of life.

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DEFENDANT'S DENIAL.

Humphreys Estates

Prince's Building Rural "Landa

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tee. Thanks are also extended to! Li Yu-wan, manager of the Wah Recently the Society had done the Rev. W. T. Featherstone. Mr. Fung Bank, was yesterday commit- good work in helping refugees who, R. Sutherland and Mr. J. L.ted for trial at the conclusion of. owing to the disturbances in the McPherson, the latter for auditing the Magisterial proceedings on a neighbouring Republic of China the accounts.

charge of having accepted $10,000) had lately had to seek refuge in The Committee appreciates the against a cheque presented at the. Hong Kong.

ready co-operation of the following Bank of Canton for $1,000. Societies in relieving cases of dis-

from time to time; St. Andrew's Society. British Legion.

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Officers for Year. After the report and accountstress had been carried on the proposal of the Chairman, seconded by Mrs.

GREAT AMERICAN'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED.

GEORGE

Slates and Great Britain yesterday in 'notable manner, the Pre

George Washington's birth day was celebrated in the United sident Coolidge delivering an address which was broadcast all over America, and the British Prime Minister opening the new London headquarters of the English-Spen king Unios,

St. George's Society. St. Vincent de Paul. Y.M.C.A.

Missions to Seamen. The Society s grateful to the Colonial Government for the grants of panaage, and to the Matilda Hos- pital and many others for their kind assistance.

The gifta of clothing, &c., sent to the City Hall and the loan of ears to and from hospitals and schools are much appreciated.

Warning to Public.

In the witness box defendanti stated that he only received $1,000. He was called to the Bank of Can- ton the next day and told the Sub- manager, in reply to questions, that he had only received $1,000.

Defendant also spoke of the threats of three fokis who told him. that they knew he had received) $9.000 extra from the Bank and that they wanted their share to keep quiet.

H.K. Ropes (old) ..

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Hongkong Tramways

Lane, Crawfords Macao Electrics Mackintosh Nanyang Tobaccos "Peak Trama (old)

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United Asbestos

Wm. Powelly H.K. Telephones

With regard to his possession of money on the day in which he was arrested, this was a loan from his cousin. who was manager of the Wing Tung Fuck Arm. Defendant had often borrowed money from? The Committee would like to this firm as his cousin had" stated warn residents of the Colony in the wiiness box. ngainst giving money to seemingly Examined by his counsel (Mr.) "Bank Wire...... distressed cases without first make C. G. Alabaster K.C., lastructed by ing enquiries of the Hon. Secretary Mr. M. K. Lo) defendant said that or a member of the Committee as from the time of his arrest he had this frequently leads to fraud and consistently denied having received Overlapping.

the extra money from the Bank.. During the year the following

Mr. M. M. Watson, for the com-) Indies have served on the Commit-plainant (a shroff at the Bank of tee:

Canton). put it to defendant that his

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Mrs. C. G. Alabaster, Mrs. H. W. cousin knew nothing of the alleged Bird, Mrs. D. G. R. Black, Mre. D. loans until defendant had told him | On Berlin- Barlingħam, Mrs. R. C. Comrie, Mrs. of his difficulty"

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W. T. Featherstone. Mrs. A. H. This, defendant denied. Ferguson, (President), Mrs. H. E. Mr. R. E. Lindsell, Magistrate, Goldsmith. (Hon. Treasurer), Mrs. decided that there was a case to A. M. Horder, Mrs. J. H. Hunt, answer before the jury at the

Hon. Secretary), Mrs. T. H. King, Criminal Sessions and he committed On demandd Mrs, G. R. Lindsay, Mrs. G. Murray, defendant accordingly, (Vice-President), Mrs. H. A. Nisbet, Mra. H. H. Pethick, (Aest. Hon. Secretary), Mrs. J. Sheilshear.

Typical Cases.

Typical Cases assisted by the Society are as follows:

1. An Englishman with Eurasian wife and child. The man develop ed poisoning in the leg. was placed In hospital where he had several operations, eventually losing his

THE DUKE OF YORK.

Wire On demand Auckland, Feb. 22. On Slagspore- and Duchess of York aboard trium-On Mouli

A.M.S. "Renown" with the. Duke

On demand.

the crashes of saluting guns, and phantly entered the harbour amid On Shanaha

On dr mand hundreds of sailing yachts

On' domsud motor launches filled with cheer

days skabt (private paper) ing people, despite the terrific On demand

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leg. The child was placed in school, Enthusiastic crowds Uroke the ver per 10 0.8 Society endeavoured to secure him various centres, after an address Onlusse Copper Cente at the Society's expense. After the police cordon as their Highnesses Bar Silver in Hugkonyom, man's discharge from hospital the drove through the streets visiting tunele Lopper O an artificial limb locally. This of welcome read by the Prime Rate of Nive Intersit 7% p proving Impossible it was decided Minister, Mr. Contes at the town- Chinese Hub

send the faintly to Enginnd, hall-Reutur,

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NICARAGUA.

PROPOSED UNITED STATES TREATY

Washington, Feb. 22. It is reported that President Diaz has proposed to the State Depart ment a new treaty with Nicaragua and the United States, the latter guaranteeing the protection of Nicaragua from external attacks and internal disorders due to out- alde interference-outer's Ameri can Service.