1940-02-21 — Page 15

THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 21, 1940

DENYER

FLOGS

VOLUNTEER

ATTACK

Monday and 90 was on the board be-

MR. EDEN PRAISES ANZACS

JAPANESE DEFEAT IN KWANGSI

CHUNGKING, TO-DAY.

ΤΟ A

DANCING

HOSTESS' STRUGGLE IN A

CAR

Stripped of all her jewel-

London, To-day. REPLYING

JAPANESE OVER THE Cheers punctuated a state-CHALLENGE

RADIO The Volunteers opened brightly on ment by the Dominions Se-CHINESE CLAIMS OF THE RECAP- ON SUNDAY NIGHT TO ALLEGED fore Zimmern went, Anderson follow-cretary, Mr. Anthony Eden,TURE OF NANNING, A CHINESE lery and money, amounting ed shortly, and after Broadbridge had in the House of Commons MILITARY SPOKESMAN

STATED to some $13,750, a 20-year- hit brightly for 24 the batting be- yesterday afternoon on his PORTS came very "stedgy" and there was a visit to Egypt to greet the TO THIS EFFECT.

HAD EVER BEEN ISSUED old dance hostess, Miss Pak considerable amount of scraping around.

Suet, with her clothes torn The spokesman said that, as clearly nearly to rags, was taken to Australian and New Zealand

Lloyd hit lustily at the end to brighten troops.

things up but Volunteers, after their bright start, should have done better than 178 for 8 in 2 hours.

Zimmern batted very well-much more

TO-DAY THAT NO OFFICIAL RE-

Leighton Garage in Valley early this morning and informed the

stated in a press interview in Chung- king on December 27, the "I sought to express to the

Chinese the Aus-forces had not started any general Happy tralian and New Zealand troops," said offensive against Nanning since the Mr. Eden, "the welcome I feel sure recapture of the strategic Kunlunkwan confidently than Anderson-and was the out-this House and every section of opin-Pass, as they aimed at annihilating all ion in this country would wish me invaders who had set foot on Kwangsi to extend them.

soil and were not eager to recover the "The arrival of Australian and Newcity. Zealand troops in the Middle East is Ridiculing Japanese propaganda, the House Street in Queen's Road yet another proof of the solidarity spokesman said that

while the Ja- | Central.

standing bat for the visitors.

I cannot understand. however, why 50 many of the batsmen would try to cut balls pitched on their off stump-they paid the penalty sooner or later. Club attack was mixed and only Denyer, borrowed for the day, showed up well.

After Richardson had gone cheaply, Club skipper sent in Denyer to have a go at the bowling and, in partnership with Grose, he did this so successfully that the 100 went up in 40 minutes. It was n magnificent exhibition of cross-bat work, combined with quick foot work, and the attack was com pletely non-plussed. Grose, too. was any- thing but quiet and cracked three beauti ful mixes on to the tram nes.

GROSE'S FINE INNINGS

Haymes carried

001

After Denyer went, the good work and the game was won after an hour and a half's batting. Grase went on in a effort to complete his hundred but fell an L.B.W. victim when six runs short. His was a really grand innings. The Volun. teer attack, strong in poper, was disappoint- ing and I was surprised that Anderson was not tried. A good bowler should have had Denyer early on and the bowlers used t then did not get him-that is explanation enough!

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Only when Lloyd came on to bowl, and think, did Denver go-and to Lloyd's second ball. Zimmero was erratic and was, think, kept un too long. Ozorio did not re- lish the punishment handed out and his length was 'all over the place." Allken- head lacked 'fire' and Lloyd, though nun- ished later, was always dangerous. The felding was quite good though one or two chances went obegging-noticeably when the ball was returned to the bowler and both hatsmen were at his end1

COLONY CHESS

unce

of the British Commonwealth withpanese were subjected to a Chinese us in the common cause. I need hard- wide encirclement and harassing at-

ly add that the exceptionally high tacks on all sides they claimed that

physical standard of the troops and their military bearing are beyond all praise.

"The House, I feel sure, would wish me to take this opportunity to express our deep Bense of gratitude to the people and Gov- ernment of Egypt for their action as our friend and ally in offering so hospitable a reception to the Dominion contingents.

During my stay I was also privi-

leged to see something of the Indian troops who have now been stationed in the Middle East for some time, and to bear to them also a message from the King Emperor.-Reuter,

HUGE POLICE FORCE

Shanghai, To-day. More than 1,200 men will comprise the special police force which is to assume exclusive authority in the Out- side Roads Area, according to the "China Press.'

The paper adds that such a large number is required because the force will also police the enclaves between the thoroughfares.

they were engaged in an enveloping and annihilating attack.

As a matter of fact, on the Nan- ning-Pinyang highway the Chinese

advanced from Chiutang Ssutang, forcing the enemy to retreat from Paitang to Santang.

had

to

Japanese the been

Referring to the recent offensive in south Kwangsi, spokesman sald that it had but also against the anti-war elements launched not only against the Chinese

in Japan. The Japanese hoped to crush the ever growing anti- military

war feelings at home by a spectacular victory. But contrary to their pectation they suffered another de-

feat. Central News.

ex-

SINGAPORE QUARANTINE

It is hereby notified that Informa- tion has been received from Director, League of Nations

the Eastern Bureau, Singapore, to the effect that whenever Hong Kong is declared in- fected with cholera and/or smallpox. by the Government of the Settlements, passengers arriving

police by telephone how she was robbed in a car between the China Emporium and Ice

According to Miss Pak's story, she was engaged by two men at the China

night.

Emporium Ball-room at 10 p.m. last

Half an hour later, she was

given $100 and asked to go down to the Capitol Ball-room in West Point.

At 1 a.m. to-day, she and her three patronisers left the Capitol Ball-room and drove along Queen's Road to town. Between the China Emporium and Ice House Street one of the men produced a revolver and stripped the

where the girl was ejected from the girl of all her jewellery.

They

Caroline Hill

car.

drove on to

She was picked up by a passer-by and led to the Leighton Garage where she telephoned the police.

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She stated she was robbed of a diamond ring valued at $10,000, white-gold ring with diamonds, valu- ed at $1,500, gold diamond bracelet valued at 2,000, a wrist watch, valued at $70, a gold neck chain, valued at $40 and a hand bag, with contents, valued at $140.

BIG FIRE IN PO KONG VILLAGE

Nine-year-old Alfred Fuller, son of Straits Mr. C. H. Fuller, of No. 7, Humphrey's by Buildings, was bitten by a dog in Lock

at

The personnel will be made up pre- to surveillance In the Straits Settle-ing with his father when the incident air from Hong Kong will be subjected | Road yesterday. The lad was walk- dominantly of candidates nominatedments unless they produce acceptable occurred. by the Japanese-sponsored Special certificates

He was later treated latest results In the Municipality and not more than ten cholera and/or...vaccination against not been traced.

inoculation against the Kowloon Hospital. The dog has per cent, will be appointed from can- smallpox respectively. didates nominated by the Municipal

Following are the Colony Chess Championship:-

E. Ziminern beat K. M. A. Barnett; Sirf Council-Reuter. , Pollock beat B. S. Litvin; D. E. de Car- valho beat A. Biriukoff: K. Welss beat, A.

Kurrik.

The positions to date are:-

K. Weiss

E. Zimmern

B. S. Litvin

Sir H. Pollock

K. M. A. Barnett

D. E. de

L. Blair

A. Birlukoff

Carvalho

P. W. D. L. Pts.

5 4 0 1 4

3 3 0 0 3

4 3 0 1 3

5 2 1 2 22 3 2 0 1 2 3 2 0 1 2

3 1 0 2 1

B

1 0 4 1

A.

Kurrik

3 0 1 2

V. V. Kalatchoff

4 0

0 4

0

(Halensed by the Ball Bračiosa, IAY

You no longer are of the younger generation if you permit things to grow into unsurmountable cliffs.

NANTAO UTILITIES

Shanghal, To-day.

According to the Chinese Press, the French Concession and International Settlement trams and buses will be permitted to resume their services in Nantao after the formal reopening to the public on March 1 when no more passes will be required of those en- tering the area.

The Japanese authorities are report- ed to have expressed the hope that conditions in Nantao will thus be restored to pre-war level through the resumption of public utility facilities. -Reuter.

C.C.C. TEAMS

of

Certificates signed by medical practitioners will not be recognised unless:

(a) such signature

is officially au- thenticated by the seal, stamp or signature of an administrative officer of the country where he practises; or

(b) the certificate

by either:

is countersigned

(i) the medical officer attached to an aerodrome which is a sani- tary aerodrome within the meaning of the convention, or (ii) a person, other than the person performing the vaccination, who

is authorised to witness an application for a passport under the law or regulations of the country in which such vaccination was performed. EUROPEAN BOY BITTEN BY A DOG Blazing away from 1 a.m. to ₺ q.m.

DOES

YOUR

BABY

SLEEP

SOUNDLY

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On the condition of baby's stomach depends his ability to enjoy sound healthy sleep. If he is able to digest his food, then there will be no trouble, but if his food disagrees with him he will inevitably be restless, peevish, and sleep will come only fitfully.

Faulty digestion is a common com-

The following will represent Craigengower to-day, a fire gutted some 100 dwell-plaint with young children, but in the Cricket Club on Saturday, in League ings in Po Kong Village, Kowloon majority of cases it can quickly be put matches at 2.00 p.m.

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1st XI v. Reorelo (Away):-E, Zimmern (Capt.), P. J. Billimoris, A.. J Hulse, A. R. H. Esmail, A. K. Ismail, E, A. Lee, H. P. Lim, W. Hong Sling, G. Souza, G. Winch.

and F. R. Zimmern.

Scorer-H. W. Randall, Umpire:-G. Ladd.

2nd XI v. University (Home) I-B, R. Irance (Capt.), N. Broadbridge, A. B. Ham

son, A. Hung. C, W. Lam, J. W. Leonard,

T. Lock, A. M. Omar, U. M. Omar, W. K. Way, and J. L. Zoungaaye. Scorer:W. Broadbridge.

A

FRENCH DEMARCHE

been kerosene

The fire is believed to have caused by the heat of a lamp.

The people who have lost homes are being sent to refugee camps, but many are refusing to go.

GENERAL WAVELL IN PALESTINE

Jerusalem, To-day. General Wavell, British C.-in-C,_in the Middle East, has arrived in Tokyo, To-day. Palestine from Egypt to inspect the The French Ambassador called on Australian troops. He was in com the Japanese Vice-Minister for For-mand of British troops in Palestine eign."Affairs yesterday."

Reuter.

for several months. Reuter.

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