1935-01-29 — Page 9

CYCLISTS INDULGE

IN BILLIARDS. BEAT TAMAR

SUNDAY'S. MAINLAND RUN

A most enjoyable, evening was Rpent on Saturday "list, when the Hong Kong Cycling Club were “At Home", to a team from H.M.S. Tumar in. a friendly billiards and. snooker, encounter.

The majority of the games wore evenly contested, but the aggregate Kave the eyellats a comfortable win by 164 piints.

Scores were as follows: Cycling

. Tamor

Land

129 Parmley

150

Barrington

150 Bowden

82

Clarke..

150. Woodrow

ጸባ

Saunders

150 Keep

* 86

pre

404

Snooker

Snooker

Wright

50 Collins

Walls

42 Morgan

Cellungs

54. Thoburn

Jeffries

*29. Hulme

175

RV 02

.186

-Result: Cycling Club 754 points;: II.M.S. Tamar" 590.

During the evening, a challenge billiards match was played off be- tween "Wheeler" Colliason and 'Mr.

R. Jordan, of. St. Patrick's Club.

The Cycling Club representative's

. form was irresistable throughout

and he won the game by 'points.

MERS THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1935

In conformance with annual tradition; we present herewith a.. 'picture of the Prince of Wales' Christmas card. The subject of the picture is Queen Elizabeth Giving Audience to Shakespeare:

İH WIDOW ROBBED CORRESPONDENCE. IN HUNG HOM

NUR JEHAN

Gagged And Beaten By Two Men

To the Editor, “China Mall”) Robbery with violence occurred Sir-The light of the world was this morning in the lung Hom

To-day's Short Story,

MASTER MARINER

IS double-breasted suit,

By Ivor Bella's

hadn't?-but had never actually

Hanned face, and clear, be seen ona

"It' be a bit of a change for you, won't it?" he asked finally,

"A change for the better," said

|puckered eyes proclaimed him an old servant of the sea. He walk ed up Socotra's gangway and hailed the passing boatswain. the ex-captain. "It'll be a change "Good day, bos'n. Is the mate to get a square meal, to feel money aboard?"...

in my pocket again. I'm not afraid of the change."

"Yes, sir" was the respectful feply "You'll find him. In his room."

"Thank you,"

There was quiet dignity in the old man's voice and in his unhurried crossing of the rusty deck. He rap ped at a door marked "Chief Officer."

"Come in!" bade a peevish volce. The old man, entered the cabin,

|A. tired-looking officer sat scribbling jat a little desk. He glanced, dully

to speak. at his visitor and waited for him

-

*

The mate pushed back his chair and looked worldly-wise.

"Batesons are still running, aren't they?" he asked. "How did you come to drop but?”

TO-MORROW'S STORY

To-morrow's story will be *No Flowers," by B 0. Byasa.

"They're running six ships out of "Good morning," said the old a fleet of twenty-five,” was the man. "I hear one of your A.B.sweary explanation. bruke his log yesterday."

"Well?"

"H'm. Hard luck," said the mate, He stroked his chin. "I suppose you've joined the union?" --

"I've come to apply for his job.”. The mate looked surprised.

For answer he was handed a ser "You don't look a deck-hand," he vice-worn discharge book and a said. "What was your last job?" brand new union card. "William "Master of the Macquarie, one of Saunders," he read. "Born 1869.” A bit on the old side, he reflected.

the title (Nur Jehan given to district when Mrs. Elizabeth Batesona," was the quiet reply Cricket Fixture Arranged. the Indian English-talking picture Bunten, a 64-year-old widow, re-

The mate studled him with new When you have to run' a 4,090.

BANISHEE CAUGHT ́ON RETURN

Nine Months' Gaol

Sentence

failing musels. Still, the old chap looked wiry enough.

"Well, I'm sorry for you, Saun- der," he said at length. "You can sign on to-morrow. We sail on Saturday."

Ex-Captain Saunders stuffed his papers back in his pocket.

William Saunders, A.B.,

a sen-

A cricket match has been arrang-screened at the Alhambra Theatre siding at No. 278, Ma Tau Wei, interest He had heard of captains tonner with a few men and a boy, ed between the Cycling Club and on Sunday morning. As this is the

was. assaulted and robbed of serving in the forecastle-who you can't afford rheumatics and 11.M.S. Tamur,- for Thursday, first Indian English picture shown $174.04 and a gold finger ring. February 1, at Happy Valley, com-in Hong Kong, it has attracted a The thieves were later arrest- fairly good audience of different com-ed by Sergeant Melnines and a mencing at 2 pm.

Indifferent weather during the munities. Although the Indian film motor lorry driver: week-end failed to spoil Sunday's industry is in its infancy, it is quite)

In her report to the police Mrs. run an after spin-on which a creditable to the ever increasing Buntzen stated that she had just complete journey around the Kow-progressive tendency, displayed by returned from shopping at about loon. Circuit of 56% miles was Miss Vimla, who is the daughter of 9:30 a.m. when two men entered an Indian merchant at Calcutta and and threw a woollen scarf over. made.

Starting at 3 pm, the riders a graduate of Calcutta University. her head, thus preventing her reached Fanling via Taipo after Miss Vimla was selected for this from calling out.

Nine months' hard labour was man's kitbag on his shoulder, join- averaging almost "evens" against a part by the producers, after con- They gagged her with a hand-imposed on Wong Tung, 24, un-ed the Socotra on the Friday even- strong wind. Steady riding after a siderable públicity for the right kerchief, and after winding the employed, convicted of a breaching, as ordered. Two of his ship- short halt brought the cyclists to type of porson, and, finally, the scarf over her head again; tied of the Deportation Ordinance, by mates, pacing the fore deck, eyed Castle Peak at 5.30 p.m. and tea selection of Miss Vimla, was made her wrists with string, and her Mr. E.. 1. Wynne-Jones at the him curiously as he drew near.

"Good evening. greeted the new ¡Central-Magistracy-this-morning--- was enjoyed before resuming the by the Press and Public in admira-legs with copper-wire. trip at 6.15 p.m.

tion of her ready wit, fuent expres When she struggled they as- Detective-Sergeant Goodwin stated A.B.. Only a few spots of rain fell sion, makeup and pose. The pro-saulted her on the chest with that accused, who had been banished The younger of the two, a red- throughout the whole ride and Kow-ducers of the film donated about their fists.

for a period of 10 years, returned to haired giant, spat overboard by way loon was eventually reached at 7.30 Rs.10,000 iŋ appreciation of her Fortunately just when they were

of answer. The other, a spruce, thin-faced man, smiled sardonically perfection in the roll of "Nur about to leave, after "Tanaacking Jehan" to enable her to make a trip the house for about half-an-hour,

as he, returned the greeting. Saun to the London Studios.

the 'house coolle returned. Imme

ders disappeared down the foresatle

There

ladder. are many indications to diately realising what had hap- prove the fact that this would not pened he blew a police whistle. be the last picture to emerge from

The robbers were arrested by India in the English dialogue, and Sergeant McInnes and a motor, Continued from 'Page 1)

the outside world will have further lorry driver who happened to be evidence of the will power of on the spot when the men attempt- Commencing to-day 194 ahead Indian womanhood, their culture ed to escape. with 7 wickets in hand, the home and refinement, through this new

The money recovered. team scored 130 runs in quick avenue of stardom. time for the loss of three wickets The story itself is another reflec-| ...before Grant applied the closuretion of the virtues of a just Em-

at 280 for 6, leaving England the peror who reigned in the fourteenth| task of scoring 326 for victory, century over his people just as a George Headley, the "black Brad- father did over his children. An- man.", advanced his overright acore other aspect in this pleture is that of 59 to 93 before stepping in front the producers have given great con- of a straight one from, Smith. He sideration to the perfection of every

D.m.

THRILLING CRICKET

་

and the ring. were

GAS CARTRIDGES Pencil-Like. Weapon Discovered

the Colony about three weeks ago.

CANTONESE TROOPS AT STANDSTILL

The boy,was bent over a writing- pad at the rough deal table. He looked up, flushed with embarrass- ment, and made as if to rise.

"Carry on with your letter, son," said Saunders. "Which is my

-bunk?"

(Continued From Page 1).

Unconfirmed reports allege that cral Wang for failure to prevent the Nanking authorities blame Gen- the northward drive of the Com- "That one, sir," said the boy, In- munists through Kweichow. Gendicating the darkest of the four teague General Yu Kuo-tsal are eral Wang Chia-lieh and his col-upper bunks.

"Call me Saunders," he was in- structed. also blamed for concentrating all The old man was Boon' installed. their troops in Kweiyang, the pro-

He stacked, his clothes neatly on vincial capital, instead of checking the empty bunk below his own, hung the Reds.

220 minutes, and hit. only sight selected various places in different Yau Kam-ahu and Yau Fuk, were sufficient boundaries.

The two Generals together have up his oilskins, and lastly hung his bad batted in subdued manner for detail in the scenery by having Two unemployed Chinese seamen, only five divisions, which are not wife's photograph on a handy nail

to deal with the Reds Bear his pillow... parts of the Northern India to give charged before Mr. W. Schofield at even when they are fully mobiilised. Heavy steps on the ladder herald- BATTING ORDER REVERSED absolute satisfaction to those who the Central Magistracy, this morning Until recently the two men, were The dapper one still wore his twist- ed the two A,B.s from the deck. Following his fatal decision oflare curious as to the ancient art of with having in their possession two jealous of each other, Yu being sending the West Indies in to bat on India and its holy atmosphere... pencil-like weapons, designed for the once

ed smile. confirmed by Nanking as a perfect matting wkket, Wyatt The Public would greatly appre-discharge, of gas cartridges, and also Chairman of the Provincial Gov

"Your name's Saunders, isn't it?” saw little hope of victory and played clate a second showing of this pic-13 cartridges, on January 26.

The asked of his new mate. for a draw, reversing his hatting ture in Hong Kong, na I understand Plead of guilty and not guilty

"That's right." General Li Chung-jen, who is to order. Wickete, however, fell fast adequate publicity was not given to were tendered, by the defendants, lend the Kwangtung and Kwangs Hear you've been a skipper or and furious and the end of the inn- enable local cinema fans to patron-who were arrested on the first floor forces to Kwelchow, is still in Can- ings, for a paltry 107 runs, came in Ise the Alm.

jof No. 2 Wai Ching Street, respecton. It is announced that he will

something." the last, over of the day when Iddon

tively.

"Yes," remain here until after the Chinese was well taken by Christian! off

On the application of Sergeant New Year. If necessary; he can the missis, I suppose? Living here "Fancy that now! And that's Hylton.

Fitches the case was remanded 48 By to Kwelchow and will reach in Sunderland ?" hours, and bail of $1,000 each was there at the same time as the ex- fixed.

Constantine followed up his first innings score of 90 by taking the wickets of Hammond, Wyatt, and Leyland for 11 runs in 14.5 overs.

Wyatt is likely to be severely criticised for his tactics in this match. He gelleved very little him- self, scoring 15 and 2, and taking 8 for 59.

ACCIDENT NOT REPORTED

V. S. C. SINGHAM.

NAVAL OFFICER FINED Three Traffic Charges

CAR LENT TO BROTHER AT

REPULSE BAY.

Appearing on' three

GROWTH OF AIR TRAFFIC ON ENGLAND-JERSEY ROUTE

ernment.

peditionary units,"

REDS SAID TO BE RETREATING

(Continued From Page 1)

Jersey Airways, Limited, com Ipleted its first year of operation According to a telegram from

"I'm Edwards, and this is Tucker.

"Dead," was the strained reply." *Hia inquisitor had the decency to Come on, Charlie let's get t switch off his taunting amile.

[hell out of this,"" growled, Tucker,

picking up his cap.

Edwards" carefully brushed, his hair before the little mirror hang- last month. The service between General Wong Chah-leh, Chair Ing on his bunk, then joined his sum-Heston and Jersey was started man of the Kwelchow Provincial friend. monges, Lt. J. N. Garnett, R.N., with one Dragon twin-engined Government and concurrently Com- was this morning fined $80 by aeroplane, and is now being mander of the 26th Army Corps, you later," he said jauntily at the Well, so long. Saunders-see Mr. W. Schofield at the Central operated by a fleet of eight, one division and two regimenta of Magistracy.

door. During the year 20,000 passen- his troops, have been directed by Lt. Garnett was summoned for gers have been carried, and 1,600 General Ho Chi-chung to pursue the forecastle-head, The peace of a Saunders; sought the cool air,pf| allowing his car, No. 1788, to be crossings of the Channel made the Reds in Tangchi, while the perfect evening lay over dockland. driven by an unlicensed driver. without accident.

forces, under Lieut. Gen. Pah Warehouse windows gleamed in the The inquiry held into the death for driving without an appro-

Chang-fal push forward through of a coolie : some weeks ago, at priate license, and for failing to

From a Swedish which two officers of the Hong report following a collision on

Newtitong and Moshokhum to out setting sun..

tramp across the dock came the jelly Kong, Police Force were severely December 24 last,

flank the raiding Communists.

censored by the jury had its se

Central Presses entidades, eg strains of a concertina..........

Car-Driver Fined $30

ENGLISH GIRLS' PLUCKY AFRICAN PROJECT:

Defendant said that he bought quel at the Central Magistracy the car just a fortnight ago prior this morning, when Sergeant to the Instances and that he was A Es Eftremo was fined $80 for about to secure a license. driving car No. 8664 without an did not report the collision be- Theresa Wallsch, who arrived in 1955 PEIPING-MUKDEN LINE appropriate, license and for fail cause there was no damage done Algiers last month, have under-

wo young Englishwomen, He Miss Florence Blankiron,magretina.

PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

Old Saunders, leading over the bows, saw only, the turbid dock water, and still heard Edwards'a snearing volde A) Ufetime'z" habit sent him pacing the deck, but that

ing to report an accident in Pot to his care taken the venturesome project of The Ministry of Railways has mad tinger Street on December 16. Traffic - Inspector : Alexander crossing the Airl

Doctor, Cautioned a stated that the defendant lent the from Summoned for leaving his car car to his brother, in Re

unattended In Chater Road on. Bay and

January 15. Dr. H. Kruppa, drie collision.

yer of private car No cautioned by the Mag

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