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LOCAL SPORT.

FIXTUBES AT A GLANCE

FOOTBALL.

Minotaur v. RG.A.

Military Ground, 4 p.m. TEAMS, I.G.A.-Bensley; Oxley and Woet; Walker, Hewitt and McCormic; Crump and Vincent Waits; Nash and Bolbs.

LEAGUE CRICKET. Craigsugower. Polios.

Happy Valley, 2 p.m.

Civil Ferrios. Telegraphs.

Happy Valley, 21. Kowloon v. Baffe.

Kowloon 2.15 p.m. TEAMS.

Craigengewer R. Pestenjl, 8. Battliwara 1. A Roso, H. Rapp, J. D. Noria, R. F Lammert, E. D. Bush, H. W. Paterson, P. Currio, C. J. Higginbottom and R. Bass.

Police. -E, R. Hallifax, P. J. Wodehouse, T. H; King, G. A. Woodcock, J. H. Kerr, W. Pitt, G. Moody, 9. Boll, J. Ogg, A, C, Langley, and J. MoHard A

Civil Servico B. O. Hutchison (captain), LE Brett, R. E. 0. Bird, E. W. Dawson, H. [... Ellis, P.T. Lamble, J. McEwen, AL G. Pile, A. B. F. Ravon, A. R. Sutherland, A. M. Thornhill, Reserves: J. Mackoy and A. E. Davey,

Telegraphs and Dodwelle C. C.-R. B. Heattie, T. C. Buckland, C. T. Hose, F. Matson EA. G. Bay, E. C. Oliver, R. B. H. Oliver C. E. Shields, W. E Warburton, W Waterhouse and A. H. Young.

Kowloon-J. Robinson, W. F. Brewer, Major E. E. Chitty, W. L. Woaser, J. H. Mead, W. Carron, F. Sutton, C. W. Jeffries, D. J. Mackenzie, A.0. Brawn and W. T. Elson.

Bufs-Capt. Baird, Lte, Green, Norman Wedd and Hart, Sergt. Kelly, I Corp. Wynder, E. Corp. Hill, and Ples. Miller Willis and Coleman.

ATHLETICS.

BUFFS SPORTE PRELIMINARY EVENTS. The following preliminary events in connec tion with the Bals Regimental Sports taka place to-day on Murray Barracks Parado, Ground at 10 am-Bigl Jamp, Long Jump, Putting the Shot, and Tug of War boats.

LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

The tournament in progress on the greens of the Hongkong Cricket Club should conclude the first rounds to-day. Results to date aro appended :

CHAMPIONSHIP, First Round.

PROFESSIONAL PAIRS. First Bound

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, MARCH 19TH, 1910.

R. B. Beattie and C. 1. Hose (Telegrapha beat David Wood and H. T. Taka (Civil) Sorvien), 6-0, 6-2,

W. G. Worcester and C. A. Carr (Shipping) beat E. Davidson and B. Johnson (legal), 6-0,6-1. W. E. Warburton and E. EH. Oliver (Telegraphs) boat G. Woodocok and J. B. Wood (Civil Service), 7-5, 7-5.

Lt. Col. Stropole and Capk Mormy (Army) best Lt. Wedd, and Lieut. Anderson (Army),

6-38-2

People and O. Willson (legal) beat T. E. Pearce and A. A. Ularton (merchants), 5-06-2. Lient. Whyte and Capt. Brierley (Army) got tie from O. J. Barres and A. C. E. Elborough (banking), who sortohed.

RIFLE SHOOTING.

G.U.S.R... MEETING,

EVENTS First Prize $10,

YARDS,

Cerpl. Rothwell, Buffs

33 Second, Third and Fourth Prizes 35 each.

Bergt. Wallis, Buffs

C.P.O. Orr, Bedford C.P.O. Flyna, Tamar

Fifth and Bixth prizes 15 ch.

Lieut. Thomson, R.G.A. Lieut. Collins, Kent Additional Prizes $2 esok.

Sapper Kingcombe, B. E. B. M. Hopper, A. 0. C Lea. Chi Barker, Buffs...... A. B. Cooke, Bedford...

EVENT 4-800 YARDS.

·First Prize $10.

34 Capt. Murray, A. 0. C. Second, Third and Fourth Prize $5 each.

Les. Cl. Standford, Buffs. L. Cpl. Burgs, Bulla.. Sergt. Corency, Buffs...

Fifth and Sixth Prizes $4 each.

Private Joyner, Buffa

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C. E. RA. Wihnott, Kant

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Additional Prizes $2 osob..

Q.M. S. Smith, Baffa

Sergt. Allen, Butle

BILLIARDS.

FINDS AND THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP.

[FROM DUB OWS CORUESPONDENT.]

critical amateurs in the basement saloon of

Modera. Orme & Sons' premison yesterday after noun, and they were rewarded by a flus exhibi- tion of high-alam play.

Sunday

WESLETANAM • Bias

Guild Söökul

Rov.

Warle

rer 600 painte, The Hongkong player, who much the finer touch,

depending a

good de "aphy, Annu Meeting of the

Mr. Borridge had already won two houts, oraping through his last with a majority of 3 points, whereas Mr. Hiods had won his heat by

•hás: rented a maat favourable impression amongst the cognoscenti of the metropolis, was oxpooted to win, bat, in the ead, got home safely only 88 points ahead, though he led ,30 at the end of the afternoon session. There were several olit Hongkong residents present including Mr. T. H. Reid, Mr. C. E. Dick, Mr Ellison and r. . G. Morris.

The contrast to the styles of play was marked as the differences between the two com

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Indeed, so well did he play at the after-|_ CHURCH SERVICES, noon session that he won over mand who previously supported Mr. Hinds, sny, FEAR CHORCE Holy Communion 8 am, every leaving off with a lend of 141, he looked overy inch a winner. Holding his cue lightly Bundy Service 10.15 sm. Ber. T. Pearce and

CHURCH, Wanchai

balanced, he, novartholoss, plays a fine firm pm Fraicher, Rev. J. A. 4, Baker, Subject, for gu Sunday Evening, The Missionary Ontlyok." shot, and though he missed several scoring Good Friday, 10.15 am, Service 1 ev. J. A. A LONDON, February 23.

chances he played a confident all-round game, Baker, 603 pm, Tea 7.10 p.m. Moeling ad Having won his first hest in the Qualifying with a good variety of strokes. Mr. Hinds, on dressed be thpt, acokersie, Competition for the Amateur Championship the other hand, did not play with the same Sunday & p.m. 1.3.A. 8, p.m. Gospel Meeting SALLOKE AND OLDIERS' Home, Arsenal Stroot e- Me, E. H. Hinds met Mr. E. H. Berridge in, wildings and certainty which usually charae conducted by Mr. Graham Monday, 1 p.m. the semi-final. There was a large attendanoo ofterises his game. Time after time, he moke down Followehip Meting Tuesday 9 pm

at favourite shots, and this had the effect,

Evering Wednesday, Sp.m. apparently, at making him over-antions Mooring Saturday, Spam. Prayer while less confident. It may be mentioned in

CHURCH, Kaane ty Road. Minister: passing that it was a miserably wet day and 11 am. Worship, Hymns, 48, 49, 280 (81), Chant Palm Sunday Services that balls and ones seemed to be affected by the 30 (Woodwar]). Anthony, Bairkon auto ne humidity of the atmosphere in the room. This (Sullivan pin Sund y Saboo's: 6 pm

30. (197). Hymns, tiki, 47, appeared to affect Hinds most, as he played with

and New Territories Evangelization apen thin glancing shots for building up his

in Union Church Hall. Ten at 5 p.m. Chair at 5.30 biggest breake. For the first 50 he lad, but he Endeavor Socibly.

pm Friday, 8 pluritia i was passed at 65, pad never regained the lead Sr. Permu'a Cuuren, Qucon's Road, Falu daring the afternoon. He was 118 when Mr. Bunday 24th March, 1910. Mistine 14 a.m. Venite, Nutt roached 200, and badadded only nine points Deum, Russell, Jones and Fye; Hymas, 115, 95,

20th mo ning: Psalms, Wesley and I

3 Gatory To when Mr. Nutt had scored 302. Again, he 118 and 393 Byris, uni on Holy Communion, was 235 when Mr. Natt registered 402.

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Evensong, 630 pm. Pealis, Old There were the usual safety inlases and Hinday and Taveras Cantate, Hopkins; Den

Viseratu and Havergti 3 ·· Hyman, 304, 274, 250- opened the scoring with 7, and then ran to 221 10

The Church launch Dayspring will call ou sips and 56, while Natt scored 28 at five or air carrying white e ews to bring friends ashore fa visits to the table. Then Nutt pat together the services between 9.15 al 1030 m. and a pretty break of 64. Hinda only break of botsee 5.15 and 6 pm (Kowloon Police Pier any consequiance in his first 203 points was Auswering pornant" is the all

x-turnin afterwurde.) The a 44, which looked like being a much bigger itsings are from un ppropriated. Visiters one when he unscoonatably broke down at an welcome. Books, &., provided Sunday School 10-10.45 nm. easy red loser in the corner pocket at the top ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, Hongkong-20th of the table. This was an unfortunate error, as Marth, Sunday, next before Eastar. Holy Com not only had he thrown away position with both Repons, Ferial Venite, Tune: Psalms of the

mun on (7%

730am) Matias (13 m) (Full Choir), balls, the white being nicely placed in the middle 20th morainy (11.); Be odicite, Ward in D. of the table boating lift opponent so roil Bonedictine, Lingdon

in F.i Anthems, "Saviour of placed that he quickly compiled a fine break of the World." - ss. Holy (ommunion 12 noon 76, following dose upon 59. Ths 76 hoie, Beker in B.; Hinas, 90 ad 111.-N.B

12, Verze 1, 2, 12, 15, 21, 23, and 28, in fellowed up with a 39 and several smaller breaks, unison. Ealm 103. Verses 1, 8, 17, 19, 21, and 22, whilst Hinds played the part more or less of a MA. Evensong (6:45 pm) Respontes, Ferial,

in maisah. Penober, Ven. Archd spectator. It must be said that the balle rat Palm, the 20th evening (II), Magnificati very unkindly for Hinds all afternoon, but it Tarle (27th even.); Nunc Dimittis, Purcell (27th must be remembered against him, on the other oven), Hymns: 99, 113 and 98, V-Fealm 105,

Verses 1,3,7, hand, that he did not make sa mush of his chancers as Mr. Nutt, who played a consist- ent game right through. He made fewer really bad strokes than Hinds, was more versatile, and played with greater confidence Towards the close of the afternoon's play, when everyone thought Hinds was completely off colour, he came out strong with a pretty effort. for 42 and ran to 360 with a 38 on next going to the table; but Natt was by no means furried, and responded with a break of 45, and ran to his points with a small nonished break. Scores at half-time-

petitora-Hinds, alight of build, alurt yet cool and collected, quick to make up his mind and perhaps a trifle careless at times; Berridge, Suo, tall, athletic figure, sternly serious and obviously in earnest, painfully deliberate and sometimes over-careful, Hinds showed a marked superiority in the control of the balls and in variety of scoring strokes. He was far and away the prettier player to watch, and if he broke down at apparently easy shots when well under way for big breake it was due to his perpetual effort to play for position. The balls ran more kindly for his opponent, who had the best of any fuck going, a breakdown by Hinds nearly always leaving the balla in praition for Berridge. Where Hinds scored most freely was in red losing hazards in the side pockets, and it was always interesting to soothe way in which he manipt 32 leted the balls to got back position. Fow can nons were played and the spot stroke was rigidly eschewed by both players, Hinde did not play such a free and pretty game as in his first heat. bat this was probably due to the fact that he never obtained such an overwhelming lead

After the usual preliminary safety misses, Berridge got to work at once in his deliberate way with a 35 break, which was his best effort till late in the afternoon. Hinds went to the tabla several times before he was able to respond with a 32. At 36 the playors were lorol, and again at 77 and 84. Then Hinds brought forth the first round of applause with a pretty all-round effort of 72 This he followed

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Sergt. Wallis, Butte Les. Cpl. Inglis, Baffs EVENT U—AJBEEGATE SCORES OF EVENTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4.

First Prizs, Soldiers' Club Challenge Cup, to be held for one year only, Silver Medal and $20.

Chief Petty Offer Flynn, Tanar 127 Booond Prixe, Bronze Medal and $15.

Loo. Bergt. Comelio, Baffs 125 Third and Fourth Prizes $10 each,

Borgt. Coronas, Butts

C. BRA Wilmott, Kent

121 131

!

Mr. H. G. NUTT Mr. B. IL. HENDS...

501 360

Some attractive play, was witnessed in the evening. Mr. Nutt increased his suspended

10:30

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Barnett,

1, 7, 20, 21, 21, 81, 32 sad 85 in unison, R. CIATHEDRAL, Holy Week -Palm Sunday, 20th Sovice 7304 round the by the Pontifical

llesarna."

Blessing tre.

Mien, 1 I hoi ing Palms in their hand during t

the

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REST AND PEACE

Fall upon distracted households when Cuticura enters.

All that the fondest of mothers desires for the alleviation of her skin- tortured and disfigured Infant is to be found in warm baths with

CUTICURA SOAP

And gentle anointings with Cuticura Ointment.

NEW TAXATION IN INDIA.

1-1-8

– AS A RESULT OF THE OPIUM AGREEMENT.

daily throughou the week. Evening Servi inging of the Pasion al the Go

to pet. cervices Weddy, when the teacher of Maundy Thur day will be san. Mundy Thursday, 24th Mar. hy Inte it, N. gariem gloriari. At the Gloria all the boils are rang and not again until Holy Saturday, In the middle of the Mass the Banctum oleum 18 blessed After the Mass the B Blessed Encrement will be a red in precession to the place prepared and night for public adoration, the unclothing? hr its

Tution and left exponed during the day

all the altars fellows and the clergy meet at 11

Commenting on the Financial Balget of o'clock to poifrom the Maundy, Good Friday, India, a Ceylon contemporary mys;-India is Morning Service Lesson O. eo. T1.1-0. Haso die; more prosperons than she has ever been, and this

iori Col'et: Duas Tractas, Domine su

extra taxation is only necessary because India &quo Losa. Exod. XII. 1-2-1, then light Collectas was compelled to reduce her opium oxports to the exercise of the Via Crucis, the choir lives trying to reform the affairs of countries. followed by the uncovering of th Crucids, and Chine. These amiable people, who spend their SWEARING ON THE COCK'S HEAD. "P with 27 and 32 and the score was break of 5 to 52, and imr;ediately afterwards he winging at iatas one verso of Läs Ft, bat other than the ones they live in, scored a great called in his favour at 201 to 129. He was augmented it with a quick run of 33. Hinds Evening Serv ce. The Tepotzee as on two previous ints an agreement with China to curtail India's

with the bles ing of the Cross.

053 auccess when the British Government entered 279 to his opponent's 179 and 302 to 196. His responded with 30, when he failed at a mare eveninge, concluding with the B-rmen of Following the passing of the Oathe Ordinance score was helped along with a 42, and he had. A few innings later he duplicated the Pries and death of Our Lord, by the Rov. Boctor opium experts, so as to assist the new more- it is particularly interesting that an Instance of several breaks of over 30, as against a 41 sad 34 break, but still had a deficit of 200. Contribu- of the Cathedral. Bely staat (3) am. At the curtailment was bound to have a very marked of the Cathedral. Holy Saturay, the blessing mentin China to arrest the opium habit, Thir the Chinese manner of taking the oath on the for Bexridge. The score was in Hinde favour tions of 26 and 40 reduced it somewhat. The Gloria all the belin will ring, ad flowers strewn in effect on India's revenue, and it made new cock's head should come auder the notice of the at 401 to 275, and the afternoon's play finished leader had a spell of comparative inactivity all parts of the church whilst the choir sing taxation almost certain, which consideration Supreme Court. The other day a Chiness off with Hinds 501 to Borridge's 372, Hinds hereabouts, and Mr. Hinds made further pro- Alle uia, Alleinis,

was lost on those who demanded that "juggler suid a colleague for 840, alleged to be baing in play with an unfinished break of 33.

up exporting opiam ST. ANDREW's Cavec, Kowloon-Palm Sun. India should give H. Hancock beat R. F. C. Mostar, 6-1, 6-4, money tent, but the defendant denied owing the

gress with an all round 31, taking the scores today, 20th Mare 19 6. Mon ng service at i

to China. It is estimated that this 669–557.

a.m. Freach r Hev. A. D. Stewart. Holy Com-year India will lose one hundred and thirty main at noon, Sunday S hos et 2.30 p.m. in lakhs of cupets, and she will go on losing mere British Srival. - Ev ní g§- vier at 6 p.m.

R. F. C. Maste wat Captain Brierley, 4-6, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1

Capt. Marray beat Lieut-Col. Stacpole.

A. C. E. Elborough scratched to Dr. Aubrey B. L. Green beat C. Willson, 6-4, 6-2,2-6, 6-4. P. H. Klimanek beat A. David, 6-1, 6-2, 6-1, M. R. Harris, bye,

H. Hancock, bye.

3-6, 6-4.

Second Round-

DOUBLE A CLASS, First Round,

W. C. D. Turner and A. C. E. Elborough (owe 3/6) beat A. G. M. Fletcher and P. P. J Wodehouse (cwe 1/6), 4-6, 6-3, 6-1.

P. H. Klinnuck and C. A. Carr (owas 30/3) beat E. C.Oliver and R. E. H. Olivor (str.), 5-3). 6-2.

After Mr. Hinds had scored another 30, Mr. Nutt subscribed 20, and then the former got to

posed chiefly of losing hazards. Mr. Nattwidened within 36 of his opponent by means of 58, com-

out the gap again with two successive runs of characteristic 42 which took the scores to Mr. Hinds promptly responding with o

780-764 in Nutt's favour. A run of 35 enabled the visiter to go to the front, 40 and 27 fortify ug his position, but items of 20, 27, and 22 bled Mr Natt to regain the lead, Then Mr. Hinds reached 976 with 70, a fuo per forages, though marred by a fate, and after a 1 of 23 he reached game 68 shes). Mr. Nutt

There was again a capital attendance at night, money and offered to swear it on the cock's bat progress ruled distinctly slow. Mr. Bet head. Both parties being agreeable to this ridge was not favoured particularly by the course, Mr. Justice Gompertz adjourned the running of the balls, but he played up with case to permit of the parties attending at a any amount of pluck in face of indifferent look Chiuose temple and carrying out the cath in the and Mr. Fiinds owes his victory to the strong prescribed manner. Yesterday morning the advantage he gained during the afteravon parties prosented themselves again before his session. At one point Mr. Berridge was nearly Lordship, who asked the interpreter Well, three lundred behind, but then Mr Hinds G. Hastings and Dr. G. E. Aubrey (owe 15/3) | what lave you done? Have you cut off the struck a very bad patch," and the eventual

cook's head (Laughter.) The interpreter loser drew quite close with successive contribu best Capt. Garnett and Lival. H. S. Thompson replied that he wont with the two mon to the tions of 20, 27, 38, and 19. The other principa

a finely played all- and 621 Mau Mo Temple and the cock's heat was out breaks Wore T. O. King and R. O. Hutchison (owe 4/6). His Lordship--Did the defendant wear which ceased with the missing of an ordi- beat W. F. Brewer and W. A. Zedelics (we he did not owe the money? Laterprater-Yes, nary losing hazard, 17, 29, 15, 10, 24, and 18 by 3/6), 3-6, 6-3, 6-1.

Dr. Grazie and 9. 8. Logan (owe 1/6) beat R. His Lordship-Then it must be judgment for Mr. Berridge, and 37 (fall), 24, 29, 33, 19, 11, 19, had ill-Ins towards the end, but the winner Birbook and R. E. O. Bird (ovo 2/6), 6-4, 4-6, the defendant with costs.

(owe 4/6), 6-4, 4-6, 6-0.

6-1.

EVENT "A" SINGLES,

First Round

A. C. E. Elborough scratched to H. W Kilby.

Capt. Murray (owes 15/3) beat Liput Col. Starpole (was 4/6).

T. H. King (owes 5/6) beat Captain Addison (owes 4/6), 7-5, 5-7, 6-4.

B. B. Beattie (owes 15/1) best W. Arnold Zedelius (owes 4;0), 6-3, 6-2.

INDIAN CRICKET TEAM FOR ENGLAND.

15, 29, 11, 19, 10, 11, 20, Including 18 off the red), 26, 18, 30, 14, and 34 by Mr. Hinds, who earned general commendation by his pered took a tremendously long time to score his last, Terance in the face of substantial odds hundred. Mr. Hinds wou by 8 points Final Scores→→

*-* $91008

Mr. E. H. HINDA

**

1000 $12

Nearly half lakh of rupees have been mb-

Mr. E. H. 3. BERRIDGE scribed towards the expenses of the Indian cricket leam in England, Mistry, the Parsee

Mr. Hinds thus passed into the final round cricketer, also the Maharaja of Patiala suda for the London District, and has to meet tho ann of the Mabaraja of Cooch Behar and Dr. Kangs have agreed to go. The Jam Saheb has winner of to-day's bust, Mr. V. R, Gil or hir

not yet sent his final reply. Mr. Lacy, Seore- H. G. Nuit.

M.C.C. has written to Framji Patel,

:

tary,

Mr. E. H. HINDS. Mr. H. G. NUTT

1,000

932

APPRECIATION AND CRITICISM OF

MIL. HINDS, PLAY,

condusing

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.

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and more as the exports of opiam are farther restricted in consequence of this change.” It has long been obvious that the loss of this revenue must land India in very serious financial dmculties, and we cannot think that the im- Messra. Vernon & Smyth in their weekly porters of liquors and tobacco were wholly taken local market has continned active sad a good because, after all, tobacco and liquors are share report, dated 18th March, stated-Our

by surprise when they learned of the new taxes.

BANKS-Hongkongs have boon pisood at value of Indian opium has appreciated to an ex- general business has been treated winently luxurios suitable for taxation. The $960 and the market closes steady at the rato.traordinary extent, with the result that last your London is unchanged at £88 10/

Marine Insurangga-Unions have again been done at 8910 and Cantons le 8170.

FIRE INSURANCss-Hongkongs have been placed at 9355 and Chinas at $109, the latter dosing with further buyers.

SHIPPING Hongkong and Masso Steam boats have been booked at 3304 and at the rate there are further shares available. Eados have been sold at $65, and Shell Transports at the

enhanced rate of 83/.

REFINE 18.-China Sugars have been sold at 172 and Luzons at $31, both closing with further buyers.

R..E. H. Oliver (owės 4/6) best C. C. Hickling organiser of the tour, to say he hopes to arrange iske Mr. Hinds seriously, and are publishing Bouthern finalists. Mr. Hinds makes a very heading aro unolanged and without business into India in 1907-8, and if India paid the same

(owes 15); 86; 6-1, 6-1.-

Dr. Grone (owes 3/6) beat B. E. Groen (Owes five hundred patinde. As the triangular scheme

15/4), 5-7, 6-4, 6-4,

(ower 30/2), 6-4, 5-3.

an attractive programme, but does not think bo would be able to obtain a guarantee exceeding

has now been accepted by Australia, the South Africans will not go to England in 1911, so

cricket world.

AR. Sutherland (rec, 2/6) beat H. Hancock there will be no counter attraction in the oventual ohampion in the final stages of the is no ovidones of the some savurity extended by 894 and more are wanted, Cements have bean £25,000 only was poid... Sir Fleetwood Wilson

L. Le Breton (oras 5/6), boat E. R. Hallifax (owes 15), 6/1, 6/2, 6/3.

A. C. Carr (owes 40) beat M. R. Harris

(ores 15/4), 6-1, 6-3,

B. F. C. Master fowes 15/4) beat H. B. Swosting (owes 3/6), 6-2, 6-1.

C. Willson (owes 30/1) beat Capt. Cranford (owes 30/2), 6-1, 6-3, 6-4,

sor.) 6-4, 4-5, 75.

C. T. Hose (owes 15) beat W. G. Worcester Captain G. T. Brierlay (owes 15/4) beat Dr Aubrey (15/4), 6-4, 7-5,

"B" DOUBLES.

First Bound.

P. H. Holyoak and J. B. Wood (owe 15) beat F. F. Chapman and R. F. Long (owo 5/6) 6-1,

6.0.

H. W. Sayer and B. N. Whathirst (owo 1/6) best A. Jabrand and Eggert (ser.), 6-4, 6-8, 6-2. C. IL Franklin and F. Matson scratched to

·E. C. Hagen and W. B. Boyce..

TVENIKA BINGIES.

First Round

B2

For

brought a windfall of a million sterling to the resent, and this money has been atilised on the sound principle of meeting non- recurring liabilities which would otherwise have hampered the finmates in future years. Although Bir Flestwood Wilson has to provide for a deficit of R16,500,000-and this in a year which, se the Chancellor himself stated, gives promiss of good harvests, active markets, expanding trade, and in which increasul contributions are expected from all the sources of revenue. This is the more depressing because there is always the danger of the normal conditions upon which the finsasial statement is made not being DOCK, WHARVES and GonowNs.-Heng fulfilled. Should, for instance, the menison be bong Docks are wanted at 260 after sales at 263 at all short, there will be an end at once to and 662 Kowloon Wharves have been booked the small surples of R245,000 which is provided i at 863 and forward on the basis of $65, but at the The additional revenge is to be fannil largely "An Expert," who is contributing a series of close are somewhat easier at 260 ox the divi-

by substantial duties on wine, beer, spirits, and tobacco. At present India has a 5 per cent, ad articles to the London Daily Telegraph, writes: dend of 5 por cont. pat on the 15tli inst.

LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Ham.

valorem tax on manufactured t. bacoo, whilst The London sporting papers are beginning to

"A great contrast was to be soon in phreys are advancing, and after sales at 8f and the playing methods and styles of the two are still in demand. Other stocks under this gi million pounds of tobacco, co., were imported nothing is charged on unmanufactored tobacco.

particulars of his successes in Hongkong against original kind of bridge." He plases his left-

COTTON MILLS-Hongkongs have been duty sa England does, she would have netted one profesional players like Stevenson (the hand flat upon the table and mang the booked at 35 and Ewos at Tis 127. champion), Roberts and Inman. There is ous over the thumb knuckle and, apparently, on

MISCELLANEOUS-China Borneos have sold million sterling in duty. As a matter of fact, a strong belief that he will prove the occasion, across the back of the hand. There

is going to change all this. Tobacco will have done at 7 and Ropes at 3214. the arched “bridge” with the tips of the fingere

to pay duty under a set of rates, and cigaretter, Runners.—A large business has been put for instance, will in fature have to pay mpetition at Glasgow. He is playing in a and ball of the thumb supporting the hand, through during the week and the market closes pound! This is a tremendous difference of ovnvincing manner, but has still to get rid of Moreover, not a few of his disappointing strong. London Ventures at 10/9, Batin Tigars course, and we should not be at all surprised if a fatal tendency to carelessn.093. On one attempts at comparatively simple positions mant at 976 to 100 United Serdangs, at 127/6 to it does not prove the most effective check yet occasion yesterday he had stored over 33, and arise from the uncertain grooving of his cue. 1401 Buket Kajangs at 85/ and 90/

introduced to the cigarette smoking habit. It Apart from this defect and a tendency at times had both balls in perfect position for running to hold the one too bear to the batt-end, Mr.

is the cheaphoss of the cigarette which to a large Hinds up a big break-the spectators, in fact, were is a dashing and alert billiard player. He

extent has made it so increasingly popular in India and Ceylon. The Government of India's anticipating a century-when he fouled in plays the boldest of games, never flinching at any

The Silver Market, says a London con reasonable scoring proposition, "going out" for

proposals with regard to liquors are intended to has fallen slightly in N. Luzon and risen a addressing the ball, a fault he committed the hardest shots without hesitation. He is a quick temporary, was demoralized for the tiran being simplify the existing rates and to raise them by little over the 8. part of the Archipelago. The several times in his first day's play. The mis

acorer, mixing-ap his game with great impar by the publication of the Indian financial state 30 to 50 per cent. In the caso of petroleum it depression appears to be moving Northwards to take was all the more exasparsting yesterday,tiality. The nicer points of position are not ment and the proposed increase in the import is proposed to raise the present rate from one to the E. of Lazo.

known to him; but this is the very cause of his anty on the metal. Prices fell 9/164 to 23 7/161. one and a half annas por gallon, which is Pressure has increased considerably over E. as it lat Barridge in for his biggest break.

attractive and even daring play. & good as per oz. for cash, and ja. to 237/164, for futura very low compared with Ceylon's 25 conts Japan and the Boning, and fallen quickly over

tural player.

possessed of a capital shooting delivery, and at the close sellers were still eager. per gallon. A higher duty on silver has long N China, Another depression appears to bo approaching Manchuria from the Westward. Mr. H. G. Nutt having beaton Mr. V. R. Gill ye, and any amount of grit, Mr. Hinds can Tho Bombay quotation fell to 59 13/16 for cash, been agitated for, and in future it will pay w be "backed" to be very good indeed. His

Subjoined is Messrs. Macatta & Goldsrald's Bred price of 4 annas once, instead of the prosent The high pressure ares lies now over 5. by 275 points in the semi-final met last night uphill fight in the Southern Snal when, after circular-26.2.10.

25 per cent, ad valorem. The Silver Market during the past week bas the Hongkong champion (Mr. E. H. Hinde) in being led by over 200 points, he pulled the Japan.

The new taxation hits the Anglo-Indians to Moderate NE winds may be expected in the Formosa Channel and strong N.. winds

game one of the fire, and went home a gallant been very quiet, and the Chins buying, although a man. They will pay through the nose the Over tho N.E. part of the China Sea

winner is the last 100, speaks volumes for his the shind support of the market, has not been of balk of the deficit, and their gramables are not sufficient importance to raise the prica, which likely to be very much heeded, because the Ger- Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending

tenacity at a crisis."

till to-day has only varied 1/6 either side of 24d. ernment of India and the India Offee can afford ut 10 am, to-day, 0.00 inches.

To-day, however, on the announcement that to ignore them as a political force not requiring the Government of India intend raising the to be conciliated! There is an increase in stamp import duty on silver from 5 per cent. to 43. per duties on bill of exchange, on the issue and oz, an increase of 11 per cent, there has been a transfers of shares and debentares, and on agree saddon fall in the price here to 23.7/16d, both for mants for the sale of those securities. Bir spot and forward, The ultimate effect of this Fleetwood Wilson has only provided enflejont increased duty is, we think, not likely to lassan revenue to leave a small surplus on the coming to any considerable extent the consumption of year's working, so that the difficulty of provid- silver in the Indian bazaars, but the market willing for defisita, which will become increasingly [348 probably be unduly depressed, and for the larger as the opiam exports are more and more

moment is disorganised.

curtailed, is only partially dealt with,

WEATHER REPORT.

The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report

On the 18th at 1205 p.m.-The barometer

The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to-day is as follows:-

London, February 24,

the final of the qualifying round for the London District in the Amateur Billiard Championship, at present held by Major Fleming. There was a much smaller attendance at Mestre, Orino di Sona rooms than at most of the previous heats. Mr. Hinds was mostly favoured as the likely Hongkong & Neighbourhood to moderate, fines had short against Messrs Field and Berridge, SE, winda, fresh winner on soseunt of the remarkably fine form

NE. winds,

but from the first it could be seen that Mr *****moderato.

Nutt, a sturdy, well-built man, with a keen eye Same as No. 1 and determined look, was not going to be an Same as No. 1 easy prey to the man from scross the seas.

A. O. Brawn (owes 15/3) beat Lieut. Wodd Formoes Channa!... (owes 15/3), 6-3,8-5

A Jabrand (scr.) beat H. Bayer (owes 5/6), 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Bouth coast of China between Hongkong and Laznocks. South east of Chins between Hongkong and Hainaut.

WEIGHT AND GREIG'S "PREMIER"

Scotch WaisXY-just the same as you

get at home in Footland.--Advt.

THE SILVER MARKET,