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THE BETTING DUTY GREAT ENGINEERING

ORDINANCE

1931

TAXATION OF BETS ON PARIMUTUELS, CASH SWEEPS & TOTALISATORS

OBJECTS

AND REASONS· ·

The object of this Ordinance is stated in its long title.

"FEAT.

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THE PRINCE OF MUSIC-STARVED HONG

WALES.

Makes Good Recovery.

WEEK-END IN COUNTRY.

Rugby, Yesterday.

TRADE BARRIERS The Prince of Wales has made

T

TO LOOK AFTER OURSELVES.

good recovery from his recent chill. He was able to go out for the first time to-night, when he loft York House by 'car for "Forl

KONG'S FEAST

GREAT AND APPRECIATIVE RECEPTION GIVEN

HEIFETZ-THE MASTER

Belvedere" his residence at Sun- A NIGHT OF CLASSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

{ningdale, where he will spend the week-end-British Wireless Ser- vice.

AT KING'S THEATRE.

Rugby, Yesterday. Early to-morrow morning at Southgate Station on the London North Eastern Railway. an army of workmen, aided by all the lat est mechanical devices, will com- mence work on the task of fixing a new bridge which is scheduled

Rugby, Yesterday. to be completed on Sunday. In 24

The House of Commons to-day heurs 200 feet of line must be In the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States a simi- moved and 1,000 tons of earth ex recent order by the Board of Trade discussed a motion approving the

Even Heifetz, accustomed as he must be to public adulation, lar object has been effected by amendment to the Stamp Ordinance Icavated. Then, the steel bridge under the and Stamp Enactment respectively. In Ceylon a special Ordinance, with 70 feet span is to be placed Act imposing a fifty per cent. ad- which she had received from France music-starved Hong Kong.

Abnormal importations the most favoured nation treatment must have been affected by the rapturous reception given him by the Betting on Horse-racing (Taxation) Ordinance, 1930, has been in position, all without interfering valorem duty on various classes of for two generations, although there

Most of us have heard him on the gramaphone, as we have Section 2 of this Ordinance replaces section 18 of the Gambling remarkable effort, which depends imports..

had been no treaty obligation, and heard Levitski and Challapine and other great artists, but grateful Ordinance, 1891, us enacted by the Gambliner Amendment Ordin for its success on the perfect or the Board of Trade, Mr. Hore Be- ing against Britain.

The Parliamentary Secretary of that France was even discriminat- as we are for such a medium whereby we can enjoy the great, the ance, 1930, which dealt with club sweepstakes. In this Ordinance anisation of labour and the eff, said the orders had been ex- of the French Government had been our appetites or sets us longing to be present, at the performance The attention element of personality is absent, and the gramaphone only whets the word "cash-sweep," which is the name usually employed in the ciency of British appliances, is be- Colony for, subscriptions towards cash prizes to the holders of sueing undertaken by the well-known ceedingly effective and imports of drawn to the matter. cessful numbers in numbered chances, is used to denote the form of firm of public work contractors Slr articles mentioned in the two orders sweeps which are to be subject to the duty and the word "sweep Robert McAlpine & Sone. British had practically ceased. stakes," which is used in section 9 (1), is reserved for the racing Wireless Service. term which is used for the subscriptions contributed towards the prizes for the owners of winners and placed horses or ponies in such ruces as the Hong Kong Derby.

preferred.

Section 3 makes similar provision for, totalisator and puri-į mutuel betting.

Section 4 provides for the allocation of chances in cash-sweeps. Section 5 places certain restrictions on the sale of tickets and advertisements.

∙ance.

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with normal train service. This

JUNK CAPSIZES.

Sinca the

Trade Barriem. Referring to the Increase of

Itself.

The

Mr. Runciman Talks Plainly,

38

pro-

than

King'a Theatre

was thoroughly warmed-up audience [operation of the order only £35,000 tariffs, which were shutting out crowded to capacity for Heifetz, that Heifetz had again to con had been taken in custom duties British goods from former markets, was expected, in spite of cede an encore, playing his own which showed how Insignicant had, Mr. Runciman said British Govern the profound silence during "On Wings of Song."

various counter-attractions, and arrangement of Mendelsohn's been the import of these articlca. ments had made successive appeals the whole of the concert testified

Lessening Strain on Purchasing against these barriers bat in spite to the greatness of the artist and gramme with Ravel'a famous and

Heifetz concluded, his LITTLE GIRL LOST.

Capacity,

of the Andings of the World

to the musical appreciativeness wonderful "Tzigane" and to this Answering criticism, which came Economic Conference of 1927, Leung Kun, muster of a cargo mainly from the Labour banches, endorsed by

of the audience. .

too, he was forced to concede an representatives of boat of 1,044 piculs, has reported the President of the Board of Trade, over,

After playing the National encore to the insatiable audience. fifty countrics, they Section 6 provides for a duty of 5 per cent, on cash sweeps and to the Police that yesterday after Mr. Walter Runciman, pointed out found their protests were use his programme with Vitali's the Master he is, more

Anthem, Heifetz commenced Heifetz throughout played like per cent. en totalisator or pari-mutuel betting and for the persons noon, whilst alongside the Kowloon that the policy of excluding certain less and were met always by the "Chaconne and his complete which cannot be said.

Godowns with a cargo of iron bars, articles was dictated solely by the same reply that the Internal interats mastery over his instrument and responsible for the payment thereof,

Section 7 provides for regulations for securing the payment the back-wash of a passing ship need of lessening the strain upon of the country must be the first con-his audience was evident from felior Achron were in themselves. The accompanimenta of M. of duty and generally for carrying out the provisions of the Ordin-caused the Junk, to roll at first, and Britain's purchasing capacity sideration of a Government. That the opening theme to the bril- triumphs of that art, and coun finally capsize and sink in 18 feet abroad caused by importations far was the reply he made to-day-liant finale. The remainder of terparts to the brilliance of the Section 8 makes provision for penalties and section 9 effects the of water. The crew were naved in excess of recent experience, and Methods of persuasion had proved the first half of the programme violinist. necessary amendments and repeals in the Gambling Ordinance.

with the exception, it is believed, of the orders were general and not useless. the master's daughter, Leung Ho, directed bainst any country or

was devoted to Lalo's Spanish Hong Kong music-lovers hope (10), who is missing.

countries.

Mr. Rupelman added, "I wish it Symphony, and it was astonish-for a return in the near future of ing to note at the conclusion of these great musicians. Last Won't Lend to International be clearly understood Abroad, this great work that it occupied night's CHINESE FOUND MURDERED AT

concert demonstrated. well as at Home, that. If we are to be 35 minutes, a tribute to Com- clearly that Hong Kong has a CHUNG UK.

He denied that the policy was hit, as we have recently been hit by caer and Artists alike. likely to lead to international fric- the

vide musical Public and should French decree," We can-

In direct contrast to the brl-encourage Mr. Strok to arrange pose, conduct cash-sweeps, on thereto.

the Ping Shan district reached the French decree, Imposing a fif- shall be able

to adjust our the simplicity, beauty and digni- concerts, horse or pony races provided On every bel made on any Police Headquarters this morning. teen per cent. discriminatory duty, differences in a friendly way, batty of Bach's "Air on G String," that not less than ninety per totalisator or pari-mutuel au-The report, which lacks detail, preceded the announcement of the discrimination against this country followed by a still greater con-Choconne

Jorised under this Ordinance states that a villager named Chung action by the British Government. is a thing which we look at with trust in Schubert's "Rondo," Symphonie Espagnole there shall be charged a duty of Kam-sang, aged 50 years, was found

Were it to spread, it with its joyous lilt and plaintive three per cent. of the amount murdered in a hut in Chunk Uk Dealing with the French decree, would be so damaging to British air. paid, contributed or subscribed. Village last night. A knife, with Mr. Runciman aaid it was against interests that we could not afford

On every cash-sweep ticket which the crime is said to have been all exports from Britain to France, not to take notice of it." sold and on every cash-sweep porpetrated, was also discovered. and not merely against coal, The The motion Was carried by 280 Faune" received such a tremen. (a) Air on G. String chance allocated by list as pro- The offender or offenders are un British Government was amazed to votes to 88-British Wireless Ser- dous ovation that Heifetz, inter- (b) Rondo Ordinary race, jockey or hunt vided in section 4 there shall be known as yet.

find that Britain was not to receive vice. clubs which organise meetings charged a duty of five per cent. for horse or pony races in the of the amount paid, contributed Colony may, with the permission or subscribed.

Ordinary Social or sporting pari-mutuel betting shall be clubs in the Colony may, with hermitted: Provided that no- the permission in writing in each hing in this sub-section shall case of the Inspector-General of prevent the publication of re- Police, and subject to such, con-sults after the race in question

Friction.

ditions as he may ace fit to im- or after any drawing in relation A brief message of a murder in tion, and reminded the House that not Ignore It. I hope weliance of the previous works was more and more frequent classical

cent., in the case of a club organ-

ising the race not less than eighty

per cent of the total contribu-

tions or subscriptions, after de-

duction of the duty shall be de- voted to prizes for the subscrib

ers.

in writing of the Inspector-Gen- The secretary, treasurer and eral of Police, and subject to every steward and member of Buch conditions as he may see fit the committee of management to impose, conduct totalisator or of the club, as well as the club pari-mutuel betting in the race itself if a corporation, shall be course premises on such races jointly and severally liable for provided that not less than ninetyhe duty payable. ..per cent of the total bets after

The Governor in Council may deduction of the duty, shall be levoted to prizes for the ticket- make regulations for securing holders.

the payment of duty and gener-

In the case of cash-sweeps or ganised by clubs in the Colony

of this Ordinance into effect,

lly for carrying the provisions

the chances shall be allocated by Subject to the exercise of the numbered tickets issued in books above powers, the regulations with or without counterfoils as contained in the Schedule shall

French Decres.

serjousness.

THIRTEENTH EXTRA MEETING OF

HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

1

APOLLO TO START IN PRINCIPAL

RACE OF THE AFTERNOON

the Inspector-General of Police been force from the commence- USEFUL FIELDS AND CLOSE FINISHES

may decide,

ment of this Ordinance and shall

be deemed to have been made In the case of cash-sweeps or .ganised by clubs or other bodies under this Ordinance.

WOMBAT'S ANTICIPATIONS.

Everything promises well for Boxing Evo, Coronation Eve, Day 3rd Race:- the Thirteenth Extra Meeting at light Eve, and Cloudy Eve, which are being given a rest until the next meeting.

PREDICTED

The Tiger. Crown Prince. Paul Pry,'

Apollo. Gleneagles. Sitting Bull.*****

elsewhere, ordinary social, sport- Any person who, and the ing, race, jockey ar hunt clubs in secretary, treasurer and every the Colony as agents for the or-steward or member of the com- ganising club or other body and mittee of management of any with the permission in writing club which, acts, in contravention of the Inspector-General of of, or falls to comply with any Police may provide lists of num-provision of this Ordinance or of Happy Valley this afternoon." bers, against which their mem- any regulation made or condition Thers ought to be a useful field Mr. Chan Tin-son will have a 4th Raca: bers may sign their names as imposed thereunder for which no for the November Handicap, a race couple of startors in Apollo and subscribers for chances, or any other penalty is provided shall be Issue books of numbered tickets lable on summary conviction to for first-class ponies over one mile Wisdom Stag.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club fine not exceeding one thou-and a quarter. Sitting Bull, Glen-have only one more meeting to 5th Race: | thousand dollars.

ongles, Elliot Bay, King's Colour, stage after this meeting, and rac No tickets, lists, receipts, or Ordinance, 1891, as amended by

Section 2 of the Gambling wisdom Stag and other good lng will then dash for this son other substitutos for tickets re- section 2 of the Gambling amend ponies have been entered and a son. Racing will commence again cording the numbers of the ment Ordinance, 1930, is amend- fast race with a well fought out the Annual Meeting..

in February with the opening of 6th Rece chances allocated for any cashed by the deletion of the words finish ought to result. sweep, totalisator or pari-mutunt other than sweepstakes con- may be made, printed, issued, ducted in accordance with the sold or offered for sale, except provisions of section 18 of this the past for the Norfolk Plate for 1st Race:

08 the Inspector General of

Police may decide.

A big fleld will probably go to

novico riders, and here, again,

by or on behalf of a club which Ordinance" and by the substituthate should result Jnother good has received the permission of

Inspector-General of Police. tion therefor of the words:

the

under this Ordinance.

No hawking of chances in the streats or public advertisements of cash-sweeps or of totalisator

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"other than totalisators, parl mutuels and cash-sweeps" BU-

SELECTIONS.

The Turbot. Sunning. Brown Eyes.

Valorous. Cyclamen Ray. Eros.

Wise Stag. Grey Dawn. Blue Boy.

7th Race:

Movanagher,

* Bay Of Bellingham II.

Bonny Boy.

8th Raen:--

Pride Of Tsingtao, Bright Star, Lobster Bay.

contest. In races of this descrip- tion a great deal depends upon the 2nd Race:- thorised under the Betting Some notable absentees this

jockey.

(Continued on Page 14) afternoon "will be Gay Grusader,

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Christmas Belle: Orlando.

The Player.

The Debussy gem, reminis-

cent of "L'Apres Midi d'une

Full programme:-

Vitali

Lalo

Allegro non troppo Scherzando Andante Rondo (Allegro).

Bach

.......... Schubert preting the word "Encore" liter- (c) La Fille aux cheveux ally played it a second time, as de lin Debussy Hartmann he did with his own "Hora Stac- (d) Hora Staccato, cato,"

De Falli's "Jota" also received (e). Jota such appreciation from the now Tzigane

SHARPSHOOTERS' DINNER PARTY.

I. G. P. Pays Them Tribute.

APPEAL FOR MEMBERS.

Didicu-Heifetz

De-Falla Ravel

unit of some value to the Colony, and membership at present was, 45, but it was hoped to bring it up to at least, 60 and, if possible, · 80, What was wanted, wie, a unit on which the I.G.P. could rely, at ali times, and he urged members to try to bring in recruits.

Company, in welcoming the guests Sub-Inspector W. V. Fiel,, of the

made special mention of Sergeant

The Sharpshooters Company of Hunt who had given up much of his the Hong Kong Police Reserves held spare time to lick the Company into their first annual dinner in Lane, shape. He expressed, the hope of Crawford's. Restaurant last even-seeing their guests in the Com- ing,

A

pany's uniform at the next annual A large gathering, presided over dinner. by Mr. E. R. Dovey, O.. G. Company, Mr. King acknowledged the sat to dinner. Among the guests L.G.P's thanks to the Company, and were, the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, urged members to bring in one re Inspector-General of Police, Mr. eruit each so as to bring their D. L. King, D.S.P. (R), Chief In strength up to 100. He added: spector P. Grant, and Sergeant.

"Training with the Police : Re- R, J. Hunt, Police Instructor,

serve la, in my own experience, far very enjoyable evening was more interesting than that given spent, in the course of which the by the Volunteer Defence Corps. LG.P. addressed the gathering. He It is not their fault that training extended, personal thanks to the becomes rather dull after a time. Company for the valuable assistance I think that Felice Reserve, activi- It had rendered as an efficient and ties are far more interesting and enthusiastic unit during the recent exciting." disturbances...

Ho also paid tribute to Sergeant Mr. Dovey said that the dinner Hunt for the assistance he had celebrated their fourth anniversary, given the Company, and amounced and expressed the hope that this that he was going to give, Instruc first social function would be the tion in "ju-jitan, a course, which, forerunner of more,, in the future. every member should take. He went on to describe the growth A flashlight photograpli of the of the Company from the Inter- Company was taken, and capital national Company which started entertainment, was provided by with 16 members. The Company Messrs. Mickey Sousa (plano), had tried to get together an efficient J. A. Bendall and W. V. Prek