1930-04-03 — Page 7

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1930.

TENNIS.

S. A. Rumjahn's Brilliant | Display.

TO MEET HONDA.

Three Attempts Unsuccessful.

There was a large crowd of spectatora at the Stand Court yesterday afternoon to witness the struggle between the ex- Champion of Tientsin and the ex- Champion of Hong Kong in the brothers Rumjahn.

The tennis reached un extra. ordinarily high stoodard and the enly disappointing feature of the mateb was that did not last long enough, three sets being auffi- cient to give S. A. Rumjahn well deserved viciary.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

And the Shanghai players were:~~

Ladles. Mr. Stafford-Smith. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

(Captain), Miss Firth, Miss Craw- ford and Miss Collaco.

"A" Division-There were two ad- ditional teams, namely, the South China Athletic Associa-] tion and the Club de Recreio, and we hope that these two Men.—Mr. J. L. Wade (Captain), Clubs will repent their entries Mr. G. Lum, Mr. P. Kong, and Mr. in the Senior Division this }R. Carnavarro, forthcoming season.

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Five rooms, three bath Cricket Club were unable to com-receive a visit in November from roome, Electric light, Hot and Cold pete in this division but figured Messieurs Cochet, Brugnon, Rode! water. Telephone, Flush, Kelvinator. in the "C" Division. Thead Landry, who were on a world Apply Box No. 645, c/o “China Mail." same number of teams, how tour. Our best thanks are due to of the Chinese as in certain members ever, were maintained the previous year due to the Recreation Club who made them- entry of the European Young selves responsible for all arrange Men's Christian Association. ments in connection with the ex- We feel that a step in the right hibition games which took place on direction was taken by this the C. R. C. ground. The visit was Intter Club in playing for this much appreciated by all tennis Division, and considering that enthusiasts in. the Colony. they have only recently ac quired grounds their position in the League table is one of which they can feel justifiably proud.

The thanks of the Association are due to the officials of the various Clubs for their kind assistance in arrying out the League Axtures atisfactorily to the Committees of

The first set proved the most "C" Division-Entries in this divi-the Hong Kong Cricket Club, the

Kowloon Cricket Club and the sion fell from sixteen to nine.nited Services Recreation Club for This was accounted for by

the

thrilling, 5-al{ being called and then 6-5 in favour of C. A. L. The 12th game provided some brilliant rallies, S. . playing with -wonderful anticipation anatching the game to make it 6-all, S. A. took the next game after some beautiful cross drives. C. A. L. made valiant efforts to square matters hut S. A. look the set at 8-6. The loser played with great the 1928 list, did not compete in

subtlety mixing his fore and back hand drives with chop strokes,) slices and back syn. and S. A. Rumjahn was kept on the move throughout.

The second and third sets did not prove as exciting as one would have anticipated. The timing of C. A. L. became faulty, and he seemed to lack confidenec. S. A. seeing this weakness attack- ed with irresistible force and found his way to the net where he gained many points from his "amash" which showed great im- provement on previous form.

It can be truthfully said that,

C. A. L. was not on his best form.

this division:-

Kowloon Cricket Club. Royal Army Medical Sports Club.

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Assault on a Ticket SHADOWS BEFORE

new ruling disallowing the lous of their grounds, and for more than one team from any the assistance given by their Hon. Individual Club to enter in ecretaries in connection with the oach division, thereby exclud-Interport matches; to the Commit- Ing the No. 2 teams of the ire of the Chinese Recreation Club Chinese Recreation Club and for the courtosies extended during the visit of the French tennis play. the Club de Recreio. The following Clubs included inters and the Interport matches; to the French Consul and to the Agent of the Messagerles Maritimes for their kind co-operation which made it possible for us to witness the French players in action; to the Quar-anonymous donor of the Kowloon

Club Cricket

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tion of the Mixed Doubles Shield.

RIFLE SHOOTING. Further Contests in League.

Kennedy Road Married

tera Tennis Club. Nippon Club.

tian Association.

Kowloon Indian Tennis Club. Filipino Club, Whilst the following were new entries:-

Royal Engineer and Signals Sports Club.

Craigengewer Cricket Club,

The following were the results of:

Sunday last,

This Division is a "feeder" to "alchra fired off on Saturday, and Stonecatters "E" again registered a

had he been, ther would in all the Senior Divisions, and we wish probability have been match.

Collector.

"I have no sympathy with try to get into cinema housea free of charge," said Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon Court this morning, when he fined the man- ager of a firewood shop $10 or fourteen days' jail for assaulting the Chinese ticket collector of the Po Hing Theatre, Kowloon.

A

theatre employee said that

OK

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

IN CHINA MAIL

Social Functions To-day-Tea Dance at Hong Kong Hotel, 4.30. p.m.

To-day-Tea Dance at Peninsula Hotel, & p.m.

at

To-day Dinner Dances Hong Kong, Repulse Bay, and

a ticket. When he was told to produce one, or go away. if he had

used went into theatre without Peninsula Hotels, 8.30 p.m.

Entertainments

To-day Queen's Theatre,

-

a five set to urge all Clubs in the Colony, and they appear to be certain none, he struck the complainant, "New York Nights."

Third Replay insufficient. cipate to make every effort to At Stonecutters Range 29-3-30.

M. W. Lo and Ng Sze-cheung, enter.

who can see their way to parti- winners of the League.

Stonecutters E.R.C. v. Somerset. L.I. R.C.

200 500 600 Total yds. yds. yds.

In the event of un exess- played off a third replay of their sive number of entries the forma match and again found that dusk tion of a new division may be con- forestalled them of a definite re-sidered to obviate an unwieldy pro- sult.

As in the previous replay gramme of matches and a prolong. Capt. Quinlan, R.M. 26 39 26

bath players claimed two sets. Led season.

decision.

P. O. Greening r. O. Markham...

82

31 29 23

83

20 28 25

82

02 32 32 28

83

90

30 30 30 27 32 27 86

They will combat to-day at 8 Mixed Doubles Division-We feel. 0. Parsons.. o'clock-an hour earlier than sure that this newly formed com- st. Madelaine, R.M. 29 29 25 asual in order to gain a definite petition has come to stay. Ital Warwick, R.M. affords the Ladies an opportunity. Burnett, R.M. of playing against good players (ne. Counter .... from other Clubs, which would not happen in the ordinary course.

Dean Swann, in Semi-Final. By defeating 1. S. Harris in the fourth round of the Handicap "A" Dean Swann qualified for the semi-final. In the third round of season the

K

were as follow:-

Open Championship. Singles, (fourth round). A. Rumjahn beat C. A. L. Runjehn, 8-6, 6-2, 6-1.

The most notable feature of the under review ja that

Totals

28 26 28 82

233 336 212 ·680 And 4% for open sights....

Grand Total

Semcraet L.I. R.C.

23

703

26 32 27

83

and ran away, but he was arrest ed by an Indian policeman outside the Hotel Nathan.

The accused pleaded that he had gone to see an actor in the theatre, and that for that purpose he did not need an entrance ticket!

ENGLISH AS SHE

Some Printers" Errors.

A contributor to a correspondence in The Times about printers' errors recalls a notice that used to be dis- played for the benefit of travellers the old one-borɛe tramcare

00 In 30 32 28

78 plying, years ago, in a well-know

20 31 30

87

29 28 27

84

26 31 20

83

25 25 24

Club Championship F. A honours were divided, and we feel Redmond defeated A. H. Johnson sure that the Chinese Recreation set. Harbour .... In straight sets.

Club, who were conspicuous for 7: Q.M. S. Porter. Yesterday's results in all tive years, does not begrudge the art. Collett......

their victories for many consecu-Cant. Gage Brown 28 26 24

successes of the other Clubs con- St. Cloutman

LC. Loxton cerned.

We congratulate the Hong Kong L/C. Padgett Cricket Club on their fine per-L/C. Turnbull formance. Starting off by defeat- Ing the Chinese Recreation Club they finally annexed the "A" Division shield without the loss of **Dean

6-2, a match. MENGENEZA}],

Club

(third

Championship round).-F. A. Redmond beat A. H.

Johnson, 6-3, 6-2.

Single

Handicap Swann beat I. S.

L. Forster beat D.

6-4, 7-5.

26 23 23

216 228 200 Totals And 4% for open sights

Grand Total "denetes Aperture Sights.

To-day

Star Theatre. "Our Dancing Daughters." To-day World "Tempest."

To-day Majestic "The College Widow." To-day-Pianoforte

Theatre,

Theatre;

Recital by

Mr. Harry Ore, at Helena May Institute, 5.30 p.m.

9.

Sports

See Special Sports Diary on page

Meetings

To-morrow-Public Meeting (in connection with arrangements on the arrival of His Excellency Sir Wil- lam Peel); City Hall, 5.15 p.m.

April 5-Hong Kong and Shang- hal Hotels, Ltd., Exchange Buitu-

hill country favoured by Engilshing, 11.30 am.

April 26-Hong Kong Tug and

speaking tourists in Central Japan. 1ghter Co., Ltd. (in liquidation),

It ran as follows:- 74

lunatics,

"All persons who aro 72

infected, or Intoxicated, are not allowed in here."

653 26

679

In the "B" Division the Chinese Fomerset L.L. R.C. v. H.M. Dockyard Recreation Club continued winning

R.C. v. (N. & M. Y.M.CA. R.C.) from where they left off the pre-

Somerset LI, R.C. vlous season and must be heartily congratulated on the continuance

TO-DAY'S PROGRAME Open Champlmeble edgies, (third round replat), W. Lo 7. Ng Sze-cheung. (Stand Court at of their high standard of efficiency. Sgt. Harbour

3 p.m.

The secret of their Виссева Ил-

Handicap Singlès "A".-(thir round). Capt. E C. Etheringtontween the pairs that constitute the st. Cloutman v. H. Owan Hughes.

Handicap Singles "B.". (third roand).-G. E. R. Divett v. Dr. C. H. Burton.

200 800 000 Total yda. yds, yds.

26 12 27

85

Q.M. S. Porter Houbtedly lies in the rivalry be-Capt. Gago Brown 28 28 24

30 32 28

90

78

St. Collett

26 31 30

87

23 26 27

28 31 26

25 25 24 26 23 23

216 228 200 Totals And 4% for open sights

84 83 74

Grand Total

team.

L/C. Loxton The "left-wing" of the Chinese L/C. Padgett Recreation Club, the South China /C. Turnbull Athletle Association, secured the "C" Division, and we congratulate Handicap Doublex, (third round), them on their success. A. D. Humphreys, and G. R. To the Kowloon Cricket Club is Sayer v. E. R. and T. J. Price.attributed the first honours of the Dean Swann and L Forater v. T. C. Mixed Doubles League. Monaghan and N. L. II. Railton, have emulated the example of their

They

Only less ambiguous (he adds) was the enticing notice one used to see in the window of a forwarding agency in the precincts of the former Shinbashi station in Tokyo: "Leave your luggage with us. We will send it in every direction."

HOCKEY.

The following will represent the Hockey Club "A"XI in their match with the Y.M.C.A, at King's Park to-day at 5.15 p.ni.-R. W. Sapsed, 72 J. R. Henry, G. Rankin (Captain), M. G. Mills, E. G. 8. Dale, H. 0. Davies L. A. R. Duncan, Maj. 663

28 Herrick, D. M. Macdougall, R. H. D.

Wade, and R. D. Beaumont 67A

BB 82

76

The Club "A"XI to meet the H. K. & S. R. A. at King's Park at 5.15 p.m. on Friday will be as follows:-R. W. Sapsed, G. A. L. Plummer, G. Rankin (Captain), W. G. S. Tighe, E. G. S. Dale, T. R. West R. G. Edwardes-Jones, T. R. 87 Rowell, L. G. Frost, R. H. D. Wade,

and J. W. Arber,

(N. & M.) Y.M.C.A. R.C. ip. o. Ward...... 29 28 81 20 23 30 1/8. Forrester... Men's team of 1909 and are pri- Fte.. Jackson .....

23 26 20 Annual Report of the vileged to have the name of their A.B. Woodruff 20 30 24 80 27 10 20 72 Club Inscribed as the first winners Cpl. Ackerman

,80 We Pte. O'Reilly

25 20 28 of the. Mixed Doublen Shield.

29' 31 27 congratulate them on their suc-Mine. Judd

Mne. Butcher

Association.

LEAGUE IN 1929

The officials and General Com. mittee submit their report on' the

cess.

"At Home:" Lady Clementi, Ming Kwok, Mr. working of the Hong Kong Lawn M. K. Lo. and Miss Hancock very Tennis Assication for its 21st year; kindly officiated at the presenta- and the accounts for the year end- tions to the Hong Kong Cricket ed December 31, 1929.

6 18 24

48

Totals

· 194 204 214 812 And '4' for open sights

Grand' Total

Club, the Chinese Recreation Club, j'at. Young .... the South China Athletic Associa.Mr. Lakey.... tion and Kowloon Cricket Club, Mr. Johnston .. respectively.

M. Tibacu, a high police official in 24 Bucharest, who has been arrested on charges of espionage In the inter- eats of the Soviet, is alleged to have been chief of the OGP,U. In Roumania, A

686

H.M. Dockyard R.C.

27.27 28

82

20 82 20

90

20 24 20

70

20 20.30

BB

26 27 28

81

30 25 28

.89

28.29 26

"Mr. Guest .. *Mr. Gossett

The statement of accounts shows a small credit balance of $3.07 to be carried forward to 1980,

Receipts-Entrance fees for the four Divisions of the League amounting to $360, and $187.04 re- presenting half the net profit from the French exhibition: games, to selected from the Rest of the gether with $252,48 brought for League, and excepting In the "A" ward from the previous year, com- Division the Champions were the pria the total receipts of $799.02.- winners.

ExpenditureDisbursements th

At each of these functions the Mr. Urzall winners of the various divisions of Mr. Fawcett the Lengue engaged in matches. Lewin représentative teams against

the sum of $700.15, are $570/26-in excess of the previous year which

Interport Matches

In November we were visited

is accounted for by increase under by Shanghai Ladies and Men's

60

Scotland Yard is compiling a list of known and suspected receivers of stolen property, in preparation for an Intensive campaign against them.

The famous Rubens celling in the banqueting hall of Old: Whitehall Palace has been made fully visible 084 by powerful, flood-lighting.

Totals

212 213 200, 684 And 4% for open, aights

Grand Total

• denotes Aperture Nights, " At Talkoo on March 80. Taikoo R.CN

200 500 600, Total yda, yds. yds. 31 31 23 27 28 24 79 24 32 27 68- 2117 195 2381

Mr. Walmsley MacIndoe

all items of expenditure. Include Team, and we congratulate our ed in this is a los of $370.81 Which players on their victorias over the was incurred in connection with Northern port: The Ladies won TSWAN the Shanghai hterpart, and the by four matches to one, and the Kum of 85.80 md-800 respective man by three matches to two.

Hong Kong, was represe

Mr. Cameron

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Lammerts Auction To-day-At Sales Room, Duddell

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Miscellaneous To-day-Lecture by Mr. H. C. on ""The Early Life of Hughes

Rousseau," Hong Jean Jacques Kong University, 8.80 p.m.

April 3, 10.-Lectures in "Modern Architecture" by Mr. C. E. Moure, University Engineering Society.

To-morrow--Lecture on "Plays, New and Old" by Mrs. F. E. Barker, Hong Kong University, 8.30 p.m.

April 11-Lectura on "Modern Methods of Measurement" by Prof. C. A. M. Smith, M. Sc., at University, (Institution rooms) 5.30 p.m.

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