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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1927.

SPORTS

LOCAL TENNIS.

LADIES OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES.

SECOND ROUND RESULTS.

The following are the results of mutches played in the Ladies' R. C. tournament

Ladies' Open Championship Singles (2nd Round): Mrs. Grigor! beat Mrs. Hall 6-4, 6-3; Mra. Cook beat Miss Assumpcio 7-5, 1-6, 6-4; Mles E. Lo beat Miss Ellaby 6-0, 6-0; Miss To beat Mra. Stark 6-3, 6-1; Mrs. Miles beat Mrs. Lambert 6-1, 6-0; Mrs. Sayer beat Miss Carro thers 6-3, 6-3; Mrs. Grimble beat Mrs. A. Castro 6-0, 6-1; Mrs. Gull!

K.O.S.B. SPORTS.

-FINE PERFORMANCES AT SOOKUMPOO.

"B" CO. WINS SHIELD.

The Regimental aporte of the second battalion King's Own Scot- tish Borderers ware held at the Soo- kumpo ground yesterday.

The soldiers put up some credit- able performances.

The prizes were then given away by Mrs. Comyn.

The Results.

The results are:

100 Yards relay: 1, "B" Company,

Throwing the discus: L "

heat Mrs. Millard 6-1, 6-2. (3rd 2. "C" Company 3. "A" Company. Round): Mrs. Grigor beat Mrs. Cook 6-1, 6-2; Miss Lo beat Miss To 6-3, 6-2; Mrs. Miles beat Mrs. Sayer 6-1. G-0-Mra. Grimble beat Mrs. Gull 6-1, 6-1.

Ladies' Doubles Handicaps (Semi- finals) Miss Carrothera and Miss

Company, 2. "B." Company, 3. H.Q.

2.

酱

WORLD CHESS.

THE CHINA MAIL.

CONSPIRACY?

FAILED TO SIGNAL.

NINETEENTH GAME- DRAWN.

EX-EMPLOYEE CHARGED.BY

ARMY CYCLIST RUNS INTO LORRY.

ORTHODOX PLAY.

FIRM.

SHIPS' CONTRACTS..

-DRIVER CHARGED.

THIRSTY COOLIES.

CONSUME $50 WORTH OF TEA A MONTH!

SUMMARY COURT CASE.

MONEY & SHARES.

TO-DAY'S' QUOTATIONS.-

On London

Bank wire

rigt

1/11%

Bank on domand 1/11 13/16

On Paris...

On Berlin-

The defence was opened before Buenos Aires, Yesterday.

Before Mr. W. Schofield at the

Alleged to have been supplied Bank 80 day's sight..

Bank months aight 2/- The 19th game between Capa- Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Kowloon Magistracy yesterday the to the defendant firm for the pur-Credits 4 months' sight 2/- blanca and Alekhine was drawn Magistracy yesterday afternoon in driver of a Ford motor lorry was pose of providing tea for ricsha Decumentary 4 months after 21 moves played in a very the case in which F. Chan & former charged with failing to signal his coolies, a claim for $111.54 worth sight

2/-% orthodox manner.--Router.

assistant manager in the Ship intention to turn into Nathan Road, of tea-leaves was heard at the Chandlery Department of the Wing thereby colliding with a motor cycle Summary Court yesterday, plain-On demand

1230 On Company is charged with con-ridden by Driver J. Morris, tiffs being the Wing Mow firm spiring with the former manager R.A.S.C., whose machine was dam- and the defendants the Kung On Credits 4 months' sight 1805 of the department (Yeung) now de-aged to the extent of $60. It was Wo firm of ricsha farmers in

On demand.... ceased, and others to injure Wing stated that with the exception of a Kowloon.

The goods were alleged to have On New York- On's trade by securing the transter few bruises, Morris escaped injury. of a part of their business to "F. According to Morris, he follow been delivered on various dates On demand Chan and Company" a new firmed the lorry for about 200 yards extending over a long period aver- Credits 60 days' sight 49% which the accused was alleged to

aging 360 worth a month. have opened in Gilman Street.

defence was that the goods had

Wire .... not been ordered or received by

On demand the defendants but, probably, by a tea-house firm which carried on' On Calcutta-

LOCAL GOLF.

KOWLOON CLUB DRAW FOR

CHAMPIONSHIP.

Following is the draw for the qualifying round of the champion ship, to be played on Sunday, October 30:-

J. D. Thomson v. H. Overy. A. W. da Roza v. W. Taylor. A. W. Roberts v. H. G. Howard. F. E. Remedios v. S. Mitchell. F. C. Barry v. V. C. Labrum. E. T. Andrews V. T. A. Mitchell,

F. Cowherd v. F. Lickley,

T. G. Martin v. F. X. Remedios. F. E. Higgins v. S. J. Jordain. G..B. Slipper v. F. E. Lawrence, S. Gray v. 3. C. Long.

The

On Bombay-

going towards the ferry, then be sounded his horn and attempted to pass the leading vehicle. Just as he was about to overtake the lorry It suddently swerved across the road without any previous warning. business in the same building as Wire Although the witness appiled his the defendants. Defendant stat- On demand

On Singapore brake and swerved to the left, heed that he could not possibly have

On demand could not pull up in time to avoid required the amounts stated to have been delivered for providing

On Maullan a collision, and his cycle. ran into tes for some thirty ricsha coolies. the tail of the lorry.

After hearing the evidence on On demand both sides, His Honour gave On Shanghai- judgment for plaintiff with costs. On demand

(80 day's sight (private

paper)

The prosecution is being conduct led by Mr. F. C. Jenkin, instructed by Mr. E. Davidson, while the ac- cused is defended by Mr. M. K. Lo. The accused, in the witness box, said that he had been in the em ploy of the Wing On Company for over ten years, starting with a salary of $35 and was getting only $75 per month at the time he left The defendant's story was that the Company. Speaking about the his lorry had a left hand drive, and organisation of the Ship Chandlery as he could not put out his right Department of the Company, he hand, he asked a coolie who was said that he had no authority to riding next to him to do so. He The annual match between Way increase or lower the prices. He added that he had pale $50 com-

Op Yokohama—... » 880 yards relay: 1. H. Q. 2, 2.

HELPS OVER HARD PLACES. Mixed Doubles Handicap

foong (Hong Kong and Shanghai was under the supervision of the pensation.

On demand.. Banking Corporation) and Ewo deceased Young Hing-fat, who was Round): G. Grigor and Mrs. Grigor "C." Company. 3. "B" Company,

Diluted with a little sweetened water, Gold Leaf, 100 fine Chamberlain's Colle. and Diarrheca | fser.) beat T. Lanyon and Miss

(per tael)................ Co.) was played over the old course a brother-in-law to one of the direc- of Trallic Sub-Inspector Smith, who Remedy i casy to take and almost Sovereigns Carrothers (scr.); C. Grove

High Jump: 1, "D" Company; 2. (Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and and

(Bank's Mrs. Grove (X1/6) hept C. P. "C" Company; 8, H. Q. 2.

at Fanling on Sunday, resulting in tors of the Company. It was, how is in hospital, the Magistrate nd-

instantly enses sudden and intense buying rate) Open Mile (Indians): 1, Sant an easy victory for the Bank. De-lever, at his (witness's) suggestion journed the case until the officer's stomach pains, cramps and intestinal Silver (per oz.)

that the supplying of Chinese pro-discharge from the hospital.

disorders. A mother is perfectly anfe visions to ships was added to the It was stated that Driver Morris giving it for those stomach aches

so inseparable from childhood. and recommended averywhere.

Foursome Reel: 1. "D." Company, Ellaby (Ser.) beat Mrs. Russel! "C." Company, 3. "A" Com- Brown and Mrs. Lynch (-2/6); Mra. pany (The members of the winning Miles and Mrs. Tottenham (-30) team were Lt. Welsh, L/C Dawson, heat Mrs, Stark and Mrs. James Pte. Watson, and Pte. Smith.) (-15).

(2nd!

James and Mrs. James (scr.); H. E Remington and Mrs. Remington

(scr.) beat T. A. Murtin and Mrs. Ram; 2, Guria Ram; 3, Bhagat Martin (X4/6).

Singh. Time: 4 mins. 47 sees.

Mixed Doubles Club Champion- ship (1st Round): L. M. S. Lloyd und Mrs. Miles beat C. Grove and Mrs. Lynch; R. E. Tottenham undi Mrs. Tottenham beat W. A. Nowers and Mrs. Cook.

Ladies' Club Singles (1st Round): Mrs. Cook beat Mrs. Star: Mrs. Miles beat Mrs. James; Mrs. Hall beat Miss Ellaby.

Men's Singlon (2nd Round): Colonel Russell Brown bent J. W. Norrie; G. H. Bond beat G. T. Fikrim; Rev. Alexander beat T. Lanyon; Major W. B. Stevenson bent Major C. Willson; C. Grove beat R. M. Henderson; R. E. Totten- ham bent A. H. Crnok.

LOCAL CRICKET.

CHINA LIGHT DEFEATS

UNIVERSITY.

220 yards relay: 1, "B" Company;

2, "C" Company; 3, 11. Q. 2.

120 Yards Hurdles: 1, "B" Com pany and H. Q. 2 (Deadheat); "D" Company.

W.

S. Hililer v. J. McLaggan.

16 lowest scores to qualify.

talls:-

Singles. Ewo.

R. E. Macdougall W. B. Cornaby

J. Shaw K. Mason A. Piercy

30. Eager

R. Sutherland

F. Tod ... Putting the shot: 1, "B" Com-F. A. Pollock pany; 2, H. Q. 2; 3, "A" Company. E. B. Clarke

A. Murdoch A. G. Gordon

One Mile Team Race: 1, H. Q. 2; 2, "A" Company: 3, "B" Company,

Pole Jump: 1, "C". Company and "B" Company (Dend heat); 3, H., Q. 2.

440 yards relay: 1, "B" Company; 2, "A" Company; 3, "C" Company.

Three miles race; 1. H. Q. 2; 2. "C" Company: 3, "B" Company.

Band Race: 1, Bdsman. Cleverly; Busmn. Willis; 3, Bdamn. Battler. Open Relay: 1, R.A.M.C.; 2, Scots Guards; 3, 16 Lt. Btty. R.G.A.

China Light and Power Recrea-2, tion Club defei ted the University "" team in a match at Pokfulum on Sunday. The University batted first and were dismissed for 115, the visitors replying with 182. Scores:-

University.

S. R. Kermani, e Tinson, b

Kelly

Hashimi, b Kelly.

A. Chan Fook, not out

F. H. Trayes, b A. B. Clemo

Throwing the hammer: 1. "C" Company: 2, "B" Company: 3, "A" Company..

Long Jump: 1, "B" Company; 2, "A" Company; 3, "C" Company.

Inter-Company Relay: 1, "A” Company: 2, "B" Company; 3,

12

H. T. M. Barma, e Miles, b

A. B. Clemo

10

84

23 H. Q. 2.

1

0

Piper Howe.

14

*

A. A. Aziz, b A. B. Clemo

Karamarya, b A. B. Clemo

G. E. Yeoh, a and b Kelly .......

H. Sulieman, e and b A. B.

Cleme

P. Gan, b A. B. Clemo

P. C. Tan, run out

Extras

Total

Bowling.

A. B. Clemo...

D. R. Kelly

A. R. M. Samy

C.L.P.R.C.

6 for 46

S for 89

O for 19

A. J. V. Smith, c. Aziz, b

Sulieman

A. C. Tinson, retired

C. Easterbrook, b Chan Fook

D. R. Kelly, b Hashimi

"F. C. Clemo, C Barma,

Hashimi ...

L. Forrest, b Chan Fook

A. Sammy, b Chan Fook

A. B. Clemo, c Tan, b Aziz

G. Angus, not out

C. H. Milea, b Barma

W. Brown, b Barma

Extras

Salieman

Total... Bowling.

Chan Fook

b

1 for 42

3 for 93

Total

Wayfoong.

R. L. Moncrieff E. D. Black H. G. Hégarty v. M. Grayburn J. Raikes

K. P. Moodie R. A. Green W. Beveridge R. W. Lee M. G. Mills C. H. Eldridge F. H. Swayne

Total

Foursomes. Macdougall & Cornaby Shaw & Mason Piercy & Eager Sutherland & Tod Pollock & Clarke Murdoch & Gordon

*Total

Grand Total

Moncrieff & Black ...

Sword Dance: 1, L/C Young; 2, Hegarty & Grayburn

Musketry Shield: "D" Company.

1 Football Shield; H.Q. 2.

17

115

21

Aggregate shield: "B" Company.

At the call of Lieut. J, D. Welsh,i three cheers were given to Mra, Comyn after the distribution of prizes.

The officials were: Referee, Lt.

Ralkes & Moodle

Green & Beveridge · Lee & Mille

Eldridge & Swayne

Total

1

On account of the indisposition

in

business of the department. The was leaving for Home next Sun contract for supplying the 'ships of day, and the Magistrate exempted the Pacific Mail was secured by the him from further appearance witness, and by this contract the Court. Company catered for large ocean- going boats as well as Boveral tramp steamers.

.

Poor Business.

Deciding

told him to "look-out." that his position was becoming in- secure, he (accused) began to look about for another job. A friend named Chan Tak-chow suggested that he should himself set up in business. He took the matter up with the result that F. Chan & Co. came into existence.

.

In April this year, Yaung told the witness that business was not very good as the year's profit had only 8 amounted to $3,000 on a turnover Yeung also of nearly $100,000, told, him that the Directors were not pleased and that they would have to increase thair prices and Accused agreed that before he lower their purchasing cost. In went over to the new establishment, June the witness was requested to he, copied out the price list of Wing 14 draft out a new price list. He did On's as it was very difficult to com- this under protest saying that it pile a new list with so many items. was not advisable as shipping com-He, sent in his tender to the ship panies could secure a lower tenderping company, and it was when he 1% from other firms. He eventually was informed that his tender had made out a new list but he could been accepted, he knew that Wing not say whether Yeung had for- On's had sent in an increased price 9% warded it to the Dollar Line.

1/2 34

.2%

AN, NNN

101⁄2

Grand Total

.2014

A COLLISION.

Colonel L. J. Comyn, CM.G., D.S.0.|. SEQUEL TO QUEEN'S ROAD

Judges: Track Events, Major

42 B. C. Lake, D.S.O., Capt. S. C.

4 Renny, and Capt. T. K. Newbigging.

24 M.C.

5

Field Events, Major G. M. H. 38 Ogilvy Capt. A. G. Dobble and

Capt. P. C. Perfect.

0

AFFAIR.

The drivers of motor cars Nos. 364 and 318, both described 88 public vehicles, were charged be- fore Major C. Willson at "traffic) time" this morning, with danger- ous driving in Queen's Road West.

Highland Dancing, An Officer The defendants were represent-

10 Scots Guards, Pipe Major Mackin-ed respectively by Mr. H. L,

4tosh and Pipe Major Mackie.

B.

Dennys and Mr. L. R. Andrews,

22 Starter. Capt. C. A. A. Robertson, who both entered pleas of "not

Scots Guards; Time Keepers, Lt. guilty" on behalf of their clients. 182 W. F. Pyper, D.C.M., Lt. J. B. A. Replying to the Magistrate, Mr. Hankey: Clerk of the Course, Lt. Andrews said that the case was J. D. Welch; Chief Whip, R. 8. M. the sequel to a collision between Parkinson and Recorder, C/9g the cars very early on the morn- Dodds.

ing of October 10.

Trayes

0 for 14

P. Č. Tan

0 for 13

Aziz

1 for 12

2 for 20

ARMY AQUATICS.

2 for 25

W

Barma

Hashimi

IRC. v. C.R.C.

The following will represent the

Indian Recreation Club "A" Team

40 COMPETITORS FOR

HARBOUR RACE.**

Major Willson asked if there! was any civil action taken with: regard to the collision, and both solicitors replied that there was none at present.

Major Willson wished to know if there was likely to be such action explaining that in that caso

in their League Match against the The South China Command Sports he would rather wait until after Chinese Recreation Club on Satur- Board announce the holding of the he had learned the outcoms of the day October 29 on the C.R.C. 2nd Annual Military harbour race civil action.

LOCAL SOCCER.

C.

ground: J. S. Ackber, F. M. el for the East Surrey Challenge Cup Both solicitors said that they Arculli, J. S. A. Curreem, T. Hamet, to be held on the 26th inst. under the were unable at that moment to S. A. R. Ismail, S. H. Ismail patronage of Major General (capt.), A. H. Madar, A. K. Minu, Luard, C.B., C.M.G., and under the say definitely whether there A. R. Minu, A. H. Rumfahn, and presidency of Lieut. Colonel L. 3, would be civil action taken or not. They pointed out that in any case A. S. Suffiad,

Comyn, C.M.G., D.S.O..

The start will be from the Rail their men were only charged be way Pior, Kowloon, at 2.45 pm. fore his Worship with dangerous and the dish at the steps of driving and any finding In the R.A.S.C. Camber.

case would not prejudice the tak The judges will be Capt. S. Cing of civil action should either Renny, 2/K.0.S.B.. Capt. E. S. G. party decide to do so afterwards.. Howard, M.C., R.A., Capt. E: H. L The case was fixed for hearing. Jacobs-Larkcom, R.E, and Lieut. at 2.80 p.m., on Friday next The abova teams met on the Aero-W. J. McCann, 1/Cameronians drome Ground where a well con- The time, keepers will be Mr. Gr. tested game ended in a win for the, W. P. Broadhurst, E. B. M. T. Far- RAF by 8 goals to 2. (Williama kinson, and C. S. M. Wilson.

RA.E. KAI TAK ▼. ST.”

ANDREW'S

2 and Clutterbuck 1 for the RAF.) Over forty Competitors from the H. E. Major-General C. C. van White and Carr replying for St. different Regiments in the Com- Straubenzae, General Officer Com Andrews. The losers were un- mand have entered for the race, manding, Malaya, held his Annual lucky to equalise near the end as far exceeding the number entered Inspection of "C" and "D" Coms they were pressing strongly right last year, ft

pantes, M.S.VR in Ipoh on Octo ber 22, Combined operations were hald in the neighbourhood south- West of Ipoh, when a contingent of Im-13/20/Burmah Rifles and the M.VI

up to the final whistication Last year's winner, Lieut. R.

MeNyder, defended well for the Johnstone DL Legain compet Saints at left back. Others who did ing Fils time was 30 mint

ell were WyBrown and J. Brown

andrether unita cosgrekerasa

list.

Accused proceeded to any that

After accused was cross-examin- Yeung had accused him of being ed at some length by Mr. Jenkin, Insolent when he advised against the case was again adojurned until increasing the prices. Young also Saturday morning next.

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