FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1928.
Sport Columns
LAWN BOWLS.
TO-MORROW'S FIXTURE
gower.
sec
LIST.
TEAMS' PROSPECTS.
them beaten. · Their
LOCAL TENNIS.
IMPORTANT "B", DIVISION MATCH.
TO-MORROW'S FIXTURES.
AMATEUR GOLF.
BANK CHAIRMAN SHINES.
SCOTTISH HERO.
THE CHINA MAIL,
Prestwick, Yesterday.
The last eight in the British
amateur golf championship hasi
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many
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been reached and features the 1. Sir George Airy. for triumphs of 60 years old chairman years Astronomer Royal. of Lloyds Bank. Mr. Beaumont Pease who defeated to-day the} South African McMaster 6 and 4 The most important match in the and Ellison, twice English cham- League this Saturday will be the pion, at the 20th. Justi
fixture between the Chinese R.C.
three
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6. Sir Gilbert Scott.
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[By "Bina".] The non-fulfilment of
young Scottish doctor, Saturday's fixtures has spoiled my j
the Indian R.C. in the "B" McCullum, is the hero of the cham- chances this week of forecasting, and
Both clubs will endes- pionship: He beat the Scottish In- but I still pin my, faith on Craigen division.
They entertain Kowloon your to field their strongest side ternational, W. Torrance 7 and 6. Cricket Club. at home and I cannot but it is expected that the Chinese Wethered was Inconsistent, beating will not be playing their regular McKinlay, a Glasgow student, one rinks are unchanged and with six as, with the absence of Yew and G.--Reuter. whole week's practice, including a Man-kit from their "A" team it is! holiday, and the promise of a keen probable that they will have to green to-morrow they would be draw on one of their "B" players difficult to beat by my team. It this week. This will be a very may be a great benefit to them if keenly contested game with a very the Talkoo match that ought to small margin separating the sides
New York, May 10. have been played last week In left at the end. The odds are that the
There will be a total eclipse of to the end, as the others cutting Chinese will, as they have repeat Northeastle Country Club. Mount) each other's throats might leave edly, done go for the last few sca- Kisco, New York, announce that the Moon
on June 3,
visible at sona, once again get the better of they are ready to engage as pro- Hong Kong. them with a sufficient margin.
fessional, on a salary of £3,000 per
The Moon will rise at 6.85 p.m., The Civil Servants play Taikon their Sockumpoo neighbours.
Kain during the weak, prevented annum, the winner of the British having entered the shadow of the at. home and I expect in ace them, win. Their first 12 looked strong several matches from being played Golf Championship at Sandwich, earth at 6.18 p.m. Totality begins at 7.31 pm and ends at 8.48 p.m.; er on paper at the beginning of off, only two being decided on Wed-whatever his nationality.
the middle of the eclipse occurring the season than their position in nesday. The decisive victory gain;
ut 8.10 p.m. the league table shows, but their led by the Hong Kong C.C. over the
Even during totality the outline of the Moon remains sleeves are rolled up and a win is M.B.K. in the "A" division came expected on their own green. as rather a surprise but the Club
visible owing to sunlight which has been refracted in the earth atmos- The Police entertain the Kow. had got together a really fine com-j..
phere. During the passage of this loon Bowling Green at the valley bination and fully deserved their is in beautiful win. In the "C" league. the In-
light through The Police green
the earth's atmos- Paris, Yesterday.
phere the short waves are absorbed condition, playing true either way dians went down badly to the
The French hard courts cham and so the Moon at totality is of a R.A.O.C.- somewhat surprising and given a dry Felday and Sater- day with the green fast I don't result as the teams appeared to be pionships have attracted
coppery colour, varying in fnten- sentative international entry. Insity in different eclipses, according think the visitors will win on any fairly evenly matched on paper.
The full fixtures for to-morrow the second round the Argentinians to the state of the rink. They have bath loat a match!
atmosphore Boyd and Robson Beat the Ameri-through which the sun's rays pass. which their supporters contendure:-
"A" Division. they should have won and that will
The planet Saturn will be visible. Kowloon C.C. v. Hong Kong C.C. Norman Brookes 6-4, 6-3, 6-8, 6-1. | 2° North of the Moon. make the fight fiercer and the issue more interesting. The 'Peelera'; have my yote.
In the Second Division East Point ought to win against the K.C.C. agcond string. They were lucky to get their match off last Saturday and the heavy green must
fnctor in have a strong
their favour against a really strong com- bination. Congratulations to Skip- per Lee on his victory against a seasoned opponent.
Craigengower second team go to Taikoo and it will be a surprise if they bring home the 'points. Either Taikoo team at home is formidable and their present green takes some knowing. Civil Service seconds go over to the Peninsula to play the much fancied Club de Recreio "A". Civil Service are an unknown quantity n's their only
M.B.K. v. Chinese R.C.
Indian R.C. v. Craigengower,
"B" Division. South China A.A. v. M.B.K. Hong Kong C.C. v. Recreio. Chinese RG. v. Indian R.C. University v. Kowloon C.C. R.E. v. Craigengower C.C.
"C" Division." Filipino Club v. R.A.0.C. Recreio-2 v. South China. Chinese R.C.-1 v. Recreio-1. Hong Kong C.C. v. Indian R.C. Kowloon C.C. v. Y.M.C.A. Nippon Club v. Civil Service. Kennedy-rd. M.Q. v. Chinese-2. Kowloon LT.C. v. R.A.M.C.
LEAGUE TABLES.
The positions in the Lengue to match was played against the dute ure:- Bowling Green with a mari short.
However, they have many experi enced players in their side and lois Chinese. R.C.
of enthusiasm and a win to-morrow Hong Kong C.C. will make me fancy that their M.B.K.
FRENCH TENNIS,
HARD COURT. TEST OPENS..
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can Hunter and the Australian,
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CHIEF SCOUT.
PROPOSED 21ST ANNIVERSARY GIFT.
"AS A YOUNGSTER."
The announcement
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do. Lon. Reg. Chartered Bank Those at the Board table com- Mercantile A, & B.
do. prised Mr. T. G. Weall (chairman),
C P. & O. Bank ... the Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes, the Bank of East Asia Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie, Mr. Inaurantes.
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Before And Now.
1926 Account,
Douglaser
Mining.
$20
$1%4
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New York. Yesterday. Bushy Graham beat Corporal made of the intention to make a Izzy Schwartz in a 15 round con- combined gift from Scouts of the ourselves at this 56th yearly meet-W H. Bell, Mr. W. L Pattenden Canton Insurance
the Chief Scout, Siring.
Whilst we may regret that (directors), and Mr. Paul Lauder Union Insurance test, the winner to be recognised world to as the bantamweight champion of Robert Baden-Powell, on the oc-our Marine Account for 1926 was (general manager).
North China Insuranco T140 Yangtze InsuINACH.... the world. Reuter's American casion of the International Scouts not so favourable I understand The general manager. read the China Underwriters - $26 Jamboree in 1929, in which year that Underwriting generally was notice convening. The chairman China Fire Insurance $220 will be celebrated the 21st anniver-very disappointing and although then read his address, as follows:- H.K. Fire Insurance .. $7.50 sary of the inauguration of the Boy there is some satisfaction in know-
Shipping.
53844 Scout Movement.
ing we were not alone in this, but Gentlemen,The report and ac- H.E. Steamboata
$28 As there must be in the Colony one of many, I feel sure we had counts were issued on May 7, and B.K. Tugs & Lighters $2% many old Scouts, who belonged our share of what was going and as they have been in your hands Indo-Chinas (Pret)... 887 here or elsewhere, who would like we are glad to know that 1927 pro-for several days. I will, subject to Shell Transports..... £94/-
do. (Def.)... 365 your approval, fake them, together water-boats to participate in this gift, sub-mised much better.
with the Auditors' report as read. acriptions are invited. These
the Benguets.... should be sent to Mr. C. H. Blason, If I may touch a personal note The Working Account for c/o Meaars. Butterfield and Swire. here I might mention that my deal.year 1926 shows a balance of Kailan Mining Að
ings with the Society extend over $388,120.34. Your directors recom- Langkats (Combined), T12.20 do. (Single) ... T5,00 very many years aluee when as a mend, that a divdiend of $3 per Bhanghal Explorations T280 youngster I used to visit the old share and a bonus dividend of $5 Shanghai Loans..... 13 2 Mrs. C. R. Duppuy, wife of the SIX STROKES FOR ASSAULT-office under the Royal Exchange in per share on 20,000 shares be paid Raubs ...
connection with a settlement to shareholders, absorbing $280,000, Tronoh Mines.................* £17/6 some claim or other and I can only and that the balance be carried Godowns, &c. After the official opening, tea 0
ກ say that the courtesy and consi. forward to Underwriting Suspense H.K. & K. Wharves.. $190 was served, and many of those pré- A quarrel between two Chinese deration shown then has been car. Account to close
$40 the account for H.K. & W. Docks sent took to the water and had a boys, employed in a carpenter's ried on through subsequent years
China Providenta A very shop in Wanchai, resulted in one and so long as that feeling of
$4% b 5.10 x the year 1926. P. W. L. Pta. very enjoyable swim.
Increased Returns. pleasant afternoon was spent.
Hongkows of the lads appearing before mutual confidence and amicable
The Balance at credit of the 1927 New Engineerings The Rev. N. V. Halward, M.C.. Lieut.-Col. F. Eaves, D.S.O., settlements remain the policy
of account is $961,164.44 which repre- Shanghal Docks Chairman of the Club, in asking charged with assaulting the other this Society we
Cotton Milla. sents a considerable improvement), are bound to go Mrs. Duppuy to declare the bathing Complainant, who had his head forward notwithstanding inevitable over the balance. for the corres-Oriental Cottons
{Ewo Cottons" shed open, said that the occasion bandaged, said that he was periods of depression. (Applause.) ponding period of the previous S'hal Cottons (Old) had been made so auspicious be assaulted because he had not
Out of this balance your cause the Club members wanted cooked sufficient rice for the other 0 those, who subscribed towards the to eat. The assailant was ordered
matshed to know that the structure to receive six strokes,
“A” Division.
P. W. L. Pts.
2 2 .0
4 opening ceremony was performed in
1 1
0
2 the presence of a large gathering
2
1
.1
2 of members and their friends by
1
1
University
2
1
1
2 Bishop of Victoria.
am told however, that Club de Re- Indian R.C:
1. 0
1
creio are good enough to figure in Kowloon C.C.
2 0
2 0
the first division and to-morrów
"B" Division.
match against East Point later on Craigengover C.C. 2 will decide the Championship.
will tell me. The other match at
North Point between the Sailors Recreio and Club de Recreio junlor will be Indian R.C. a close thing and the home side are favourites.
Division I,
Civil Service C.C. v. Taikoo R.C. Policò R.C. v. Kowloon B.C.C. Craigengower C.C. v. Kowloon
C.C.
Division II. Taikoo R.C. v. Craigengower C.C. Recreio "A" v. Civil Service C.C. Yacht Club v. Recreio "B". Kowloon C.C. v. East Point R.C.
Division I
P. W. D. L. Pts. Craigengower C.C. 2 2 0 0 4 Kowloon, C.C..... 1 1 0 0 2 Kowloon Dock R.C. 2 1 0 1 2 Kowloon B.G.C... 2 1 0 1 2 Police R.C.
Chinese R.C.
2 2 0 4
2 2 0 4
2 2
0
4
[ 1
0
2
2 1
1
2 1
1
2
1 0 1
1 0 1
2 0
2
0 is now
3
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completed. The matshed
Owas the gift of the public to the
Hong Kong C Nippon University M.B.K. Engineers Kowloon C.C. Craigengower C.C. 3 0 South China A.A. ◊
0 Club, but he would not mention any "C" Division.
names as they were too numerous. P. W. L Pts. However, he would be lacking in Chinese R.C.-1. 2 2. 0 4 duty if he did not thank those gen- Recreio-2, 2 2 0 South China A.A. 2 2 th Chinese R.C.-2...2 2 0 Kowloon C.C. R.A.M.C. Kennedy-rd. M.Q. 2 2 1 0 1 2 Hong Kong tiê Taikoo R.C....... 1 0 0 1 0 Civil Service C.C. 2 0 0 2 0
Shots For and Against.
For Agst. Up Da Craigengower C.C. 131 110
Recreto-1. Nippon ...
4 erous firms and gentlemen who sub-
4 seribad liberally when approached.
4
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J
ING A COOLIE.
PARLIAMENT.
THE WHITSUNTIDE RECESS.
2 that the history of St. Peter's Clubmons until June 6 and the House
of Lords till June 7-Reuter.
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do. 1928 Issue 27
Macro Electrics that the directors' H.K. Telephones
It is good to show that we are directors recommend the payment Lands. Hotels & Biden.
H.E. & 8. Hotels.... $8.00 now housed in Lloyd's new pre- of an interim dividend of 32 per Hongkong Lands mises which is certainly being as share, absorbing $40,000, and that Shanghai Lands....
Estates near on the spot as we can and the remainder be carried forward. Humphreys
Hongkong Realties should be of very valuable assist- The payment of an interim divi-
H.K. Territorials ance. It is also pleasant to hear dend is a departure from the usual Prince's Buildinge that our Fire business has been procedure so far as this company Public Unities.
is. concerned. The effect to the H.K. Tramways transacted at a proft and I hope to hear next year that our General shareholders is to increase the Peak Troms (old))
now receivable by Star Ferries London, Yesterday.
business is also on the right side.total amount Parliament has adjourned for I think I'am right in saying that way of dividends and bonus by the China Lights (comb.) Before formally declaring the Whitsuntide- the House of Com- our General Manager and
those sum of $2 per share which your do. (old) $11 4 matshed open, Mrs. Duppay said
(ZEW) $10% associated with him together with directors consider is justified both the Board of Directors have the by the results and the strong posi- A.K. Electrics sincere thanks of the shareholders tion of the company. for what has been done in the past! I now move and that we can look forward to report and statement of accounts Chine Buses .....
at presented be adopted and when Singapore Tractions... 9/6 the future of the Society with every this has been seconded, I shall be China-Sugars
Industrials.
answer any question Mabon Sugars
Canton Icas Mr. Leigh Garner seconded.
was carried unanimously..
Other Business,
(new) Other business transacted by the United Asbestos Atores &c. meeting comprised:-
Re-election of retiring directors, Watson......
Dairy Farma Mr. T. G. Weall and Mr. ADer A. Wings
2 and its growth were exceedingly 1
2 1 1
2 interesting. Although it was a
2 exceeded 180 today. It was be
2 2 0 2 1 1
1
2 1
1
2 1
1
2 very young Club its membership
SECRET DIVORCE.
Civil Service C.C.
2 1
1
Kowloon LT.C.
0 2
0
2 cause of the friendship that the Club extended to all that its mem-
MORE UNDEFENDED CASES
NEXT TERM,
21
0
Kowloon C.C.
68 51
17
0
R.A.O.C.
31 2
2
bership had grown so wonderfully.
Kowloon D.R.C.. 128 116
10
0
Y.M.C.A.
2
0
0
2 Mrs. Dúppuy reminded the gather
Kowloon B.G.C.. 120 121
0
1
Filipino Club
Police R.C.
117 121
Indian R.C.
2 0
3
0
0
4
0 3
0 16
0 27
Taikoo R.C......
48 64 Civil Service C.C. 104 131
Division II.
CLEAGUE.
confidence.
With these few remarks I beg to pleased to The Divorce Court judges in second the adoption of the report that may be put. ing that it was owing to the efforts London disposed of about 780 and accounts. (Applause.) 2
sulta during the No question was put. The pro- question was put and the proposal that they obtained the fine site they Hilary term, which concluded last Dosal was carried unanimously. had, and expressed regret that Dr. month.
Indian R.C. v. R.A.0.C.
2-91
3- B
47
9-21
of the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall matrimonial-
Kotewall was unable to be with When the term opened on Janu-
them that afternoon. She declared ary 11 the judges were faced with the new bathing shed open and also the following canta-
wish the Club increasing success.
Among the generous donors to
probate
M. P. Madar and F. M. el Arcuill; Mr. W. L. Pattenden, Mr. E. H. law there has been a
Yacht Club
2 0 0 2 0 lost
Kowloon C.C.
2 0 0 2 0
Shots For and Against.
For Agat. Up Dr
Recreio A
142 112 80 0
East Point R. C..
187 164 23 0
170 182 17
48 49 Civil Service C.C. 64. 58 Recreio "B"
107 117
11
0.10
Craigengower C.C. 101 114 Yacht Club
"Kowloon C.C.
86 120 93 184
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Other Business.
meeting comprised:-
Other business transacted by the'
Re-election of retiring directors,
A.
Mr. T. G. Weall and Mr.
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P. W. D. L.' Pis. ) East Point R.C... 8 3 0 0 $
660 Undefended. Taikoo R.C....... 1 1 0 0 2 Playing on Wednesday on their
115 Dafended Civil Service C.C.. 1. 1 0 0 2
own courts, the Indian R.C. lost to the funds for the erection of the
and Macgowan proposed by Mr. D. v. Macgowan-proposed by Mr. J. A. one. Crawforda divorce suits.
Steavenson, seconded by Mr. J. Worawick, seconded by Mr. A. A.ackintoshe Recreio "A".... 2 1 0 1 2 the R.A.0.C. by 25 games :→→→→
Ormiston.
Alves. 26 Common jury. matshed were Mesars. Craigengower C.C. 2 1. 0.1 2 A.
Jardine, Rakmin
Назвал and M.
Ro-election of retiring auditors, Re-election of the retiring audi- 9 Special jury. Recreio "B"
Matheson and Co., Gilman and Co., 2 1 0 1 2. | (LR.C.):-
Mesare. Lowe, Bingham These give a total of 710 cases, tora, Messrs. Lowe, Bingham Dodwell and Co., Aslatic Petroleum Kowloon B,G.C... 3 1 0 2 2 lost to Hale and Waterfield
Co., Ltd., British to
American During the term about 20 addi- Matthews and Messrs. Linstead & Matthews and Messrs. Linstead & HR Constructions Greenaway and
Tobacco Co., Ltd, Gibb, Livingston tions were made to the list, and Davis, at a fee of $2,000 each-pro- Davis, at a fee of $750 each-proEL & Govt. Conne Bryant lost to Pepper and Donaldson
and Co., Ltd., The Very Dev. Dean the judges disposed of not only posed by Mr. John Arnold, second posed by Mr. V. L. dos Remedios,
asconded by Mr. M. A. R. Souza. Swann, Rev. N. V. Halward, II, C., all of these but 50 more cases from ed by Mr. L. E. N. Ryan.
Dividend warrants can also be Hon. Mr. Owen Hughes, Sir Elly a supplementary undefended, list. Dividend warrants can be ap
had on application. Since 'secret divorce became the plied for now. S. Kadoorle, Kt, Mr. A. Cameron,
steady the number of cases. ¡growth in
The 860 undefended · suits at the
concluded compares with 488 at the beginning of the Hilary terin in COOLIE DROWNED OFF KAI 1926.
**The shareholders present at the FLIES OVER NORTH POLE FOR TACK BUND.
For the Easter term, beginning subsequent meeting of the China Y. J. Khan and D. Mohamed A coolie was drowned yesterday on April 17, there are between 500 Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., were as (T.R.C.)-- Captain Geoffrey Crawshay, pra-lost to Hale and Waterfleid
whilst bathing in the sea off the and 550 undefended cases, and follows:-Messra, J. W. Alabaster, sident of the London Welsh Rugby beat Greenaway and Bryant
Kai Tack Bund. His body was probably 150 defended probate and A. E. 8. Alves, A. A. Alves, Joha 8-B discovered by Mr. Lum, a teacher divorce actions, Club, has once again organised a lost to Pepper and Donaldson 4 of the Man Shing School, who This is apart from 2,000 cases in Farne, W. F. Gardner, Leigh The "Italia" flow over the North tour of Devon and Cornwall, and
reported to the police There the County Asala Jata Lotal Garner EAN Les V. Ldas Pole for about an hour, between -14-19. uming were removed to the Kow: Bald eleven, Welsh Internationals.
(Totali LR.C. 87, R.A.0.C. 62) loon Mortuary.
Kowloon 3.CC.
Taikoo R.C.
(LR.C.) 17 lost to Hale and Waterfield
Q lost
to Greenaway and Bryant 0 18 lost to Pepper and Donaldson 0 34 0 41
Bay.
2-9
4- 7 BATHING FATALITY. beginning of the Hilary term just
5-6
11-22
crease.
CHINA FIRE CO.
Increased Return Justified by
Position.de
THE "ITALIA.”
VAN HOURAZ
Onló: Yesterday,” The airship "Italia" has crossed Bentley, B. M. C. da Cunha, F. H. the North Pole.
Souza, J. A. Worswick
turning to
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