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HONGKONG TENNIS

TOURNAMENT.

THE WEEK'S RESULTS Despite the bad weather, fair progress was made during the week with the various games in connection with the Hongkong C. tennis tournament, and, should the atmospherical conditions prove favourable this week, the first and second rounds in ach class should be played

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SPORT.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, APRIL 2ND, 1917.

“A CO. IS.LI • UD CO. K.S.LI.

A very interesting match took place at Happy Valley, un Saturday, afternoon, between "A" and "D" Companies of the K.S.L.I. The match, which should lave bon the deciding gang for the championship of the second division of

of one goal vach Played.

HONGKONG POST OFFICE

NEW FEES:

The following Regulations, medo by tho Governor under Section 11 of the Post Office Ordinance, 1900 (Ordinance No. 0- of 1900) have been published in the Gazette:

With effect from the 2nd day of April, 1017, the following fees will be charged by the Post Office Department, namely:

For the interception of correspondence

ARMED ROBBERY AT MACAO.

GAMBLING HOUSE RAIDED.

It has been reported to the police that. in the early hours of Friday · morning there was an armed robbery at one of Marno's gambling houses. The report states that the gambling house, known as the Wai Wo, situated on the Praya at Macho, just opposite the Hongkong, Can- ton and Macao Steamboat Company's | wharf, was held up by a gang of armed

house ns, presumably, ardinary gamblers. At a giren signal, fourteen of the rubbers presented loaded revolvers and automatic For a Warrant for the return of corres. pistols at a crimper and his staff who were sa intimidated that they were com nelled to open the money-box, from which

INTIMATIONS

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A Coniper extra time had been directed to an addressee residing within robbers, a number of whom entered the HOLDENGE CAMPU

the delivery limits of any of the British Post Office Agencies in China, Fee 81 per

off to time April 9th, Though the edtring the Hongkong League, ended in a draw

Jeny are not so numerons as they were for the last tournament, duas in the main, o war calls, the entries for the various events contain plenty of weal talen, promising some keen struggles for fing homaurs. Up-to-date but two games hger buen played off in the Championship Sugler, and is one of these games fettle.

went away, at the start, and Davies

was soon worrying the oppe-mail. ing defence, but the ball was eventua

much-fancied Chinese candidate, M. We put in some good defensive Fordon parcels:

work, the

goals had

reach article.

Any parcel remaining melnimed for a period of twenty-one days (exclusive of Sundays and Holidays) shall be liable t a demurrage, charge of 5 cents per diem - for each day beyond auch 21 days, The demurrage chargeable on any one parcel shall not exceed $1. No demurrage shall be charged on parcels addressed to persons on board ship..

got away, and Plimmer came into propondence, Tee 81. minence at the other end. Simpson, at For search for posted correspondence back for Company, was in fine or parcel, Fee 10 cents for

Company forwards find- Lo, easily defeated a fellow countrymang hin a great stambling-block- Both Without doubt the Chinese competitors in

very narrow escapes, but off the Championship Singles are formid side robbed the D Company forwards able combination, including Ng of many good chances. Planmer, who Kwong, who should win his gaine today was playing a good game for "D. and the prospects are that Greens may missed an easy goal, kicking the ground have to meet a University student in the Losterd of the bill, and Matthews shot final. Much is also expected of Wong, Powide in.front of an open goal. The 'D' Reung, who meets Barry Hancock this Co, goal then had a very narrow escape; evening. There are always surprises in.

the ball bounce about in the goalmouth the Handicap Singles, and comment and prophecy in echinection with then for some time, but was eventually cleared

At linlf-time the score-sheet was blank.

Play in the second half was almost a repetition of the first, the bail travelling front end to end very quickly, and both goals being at times in danger Mat

$

The above fes shall he payable in Post- age Stamps,

CORRECT PASSPORTS, FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

The following notice appears in the Gazette:

In view of the restrictions on travel,

the rubbera book about $13.000 in cash and

then made good their escape. Up to the present no arrests have been made.

KWANGTUNG LOTTERY. THE CABINET'E DISPATCH.

The Cabinet has sent the following dis- patch to the House of Representatives in reply to the Interpellation connected with the Chavelty Lottery of Kwangtang

We have received a dispatch from the President enclosing an interpellation addressed to him by Mr. Chor Ln, M.P., inquiring whether the Issue of the Charity Lottery Tickets in Kwangtung would be stopped at the expiration of the term of three months extension, as repeatedly stated in the Government dispatches in

dangerous. The Championship Doubles contain many talented pairs. None of the "class" players have met up to the present, but much interest will be aroused in the mosting between the brothers Han cock, always formidable in doubles, and thews and Davies, on the "D" Com which have come into being since the com reply to our inquiries etc. Mesara Ng Size Kwong and Wong Popany's right, worried Brittle a lot and ment of the war, it is suggested that Koung, who are looked upon as probable viten managed to get past him, but he travellers should, if only for the sake of was always well covered by Simpson,their own comfort and convenience, take winhers. If they can beat H. and R. Bfncock they need not be afraid of any Williams, for "D" Company, wissed 3 adequate steps to ensure that their pass Of the other pairs excepting, perhaps, good chance of scoring, and shortly after ports are entirely in order. Nishet and Dodwell,

that "D" managed an offside goal. The As a general rule pussports should not ball was then taken to the other end, and be more than two years old, unless the Vaughan at back distinguished himself period of the passport has been duly ex-

From well.fended by a competent authority. by some good play.

"We have repeatedly telegraplied to the Tuchun and Skenehang of Kwangtung instructing them to suppress the Lottery System at the expiration of the fixed term but we have not yet recoived their reply. In our reply to the former inter pellations of the said M.F.; we enclosed a copy of all tecgrams and dispatchés passed- between us, and the Kwangtung

authorities. On receipt of the present

to the said Tuchun and Shencbang in-

As to the Professionel Pairs, the final result seems to be a very open flair. The brothers Hancock have commenced with an excucitingly easy victory, 6-0, 6-1, and maced centre from Wilson, Davies bad When a passport is to be used for should they have to minet Green and very hard lines with a header, and at journey other than that for which it was interpellation, we again sent telegrams, Dodwell a good idea may then be formed the other end Flimmer shot, over when originally issued, a viso describing the in as to the probable winners. To bring well placed. Time arrived with the score tended journey must be obtained from the tructing them to prohibit the gambling about this meeting, Green and Dodwell sheet still blank, and an extra quarter-proper Passport Authority. have to beat Lieut. Col. Crisp and the of-an-hour was played each way, Rev. C. L. Cooper-Hunt, who com always be depended upon to put up a big fight.

During this week all the probables for championship honours will be meeting

and after this it should not be very dif felt to forecast possible resulta.

The games played during the past

week resulted as follow:-

CHAMPIONSH} SINGLES

M. K. Lo heas A. H. Cook, 1-6, 0),

8-10, 6-4,

2

M. W. Lo beat Wong Po Kue, 6-3, 3-6, 8-0, 0-1,

HANDICAP SINGLES “A CLASS.

The first quarter way still very fast, and Taylor. at centre-half for "A” Company, played great game for his aide, tackling and passing with fine judgment. Both goal keepers were dested in turn but managed to keep their charges intact. Brown very cleverly worked his way through the opposing defence, but his fund shot locked sting, and Preston saved with ease. No goals were scored, and the leases started the second period

It is advisable, when traveller pro poses to proceed from his country of ori gn to a foreign country, that he should for a visa of his passport to the Consular Authority of such foreign coun When a traveller is in any doubt as to of departure When a

the

validity of his passport for the pur poses of a particular journey, he would available Consular or other Authority charged with the issue and control of pass porta.

be well-advised to consult the nearest

OFFICIAL NIGHTS FOR APRIL,

The following table shows the Standard Timo nt which Official Night ends and be

F. A, Redmond (rec. 3-4) heat N. Eof extra time with the game still ungins luring the month of April

„Kent (owe 3-0), 8-6, 6-4.

dccident.

Ray, C., Cooper-Hunt (owe 4-6) beat Although they were tiring, both teams

H. E. Muriel (rec. 16) beat M. Montinued to play with plenty of dash, Muus (poc, 4-6) 6-4, 6-8---

HANDICAP SINGLES AV CỬAHB.

SCOORD ROUND.-C. C. Stark (one 18), Hamblcit doing the trick from a

Arat F. Borington (scratch), 88, 04, 81. centre from Williams. For a time "D"

J. Jonckheer (rec. 5-6) beat N. Peter kiu (owe. 4-0), 0-4, 6-3. -

Jde B. Lancaster (rec. 15-8) beat Liunt, A. C. Cooley (scratch), 4-6, 6-3, 5-1,

MEN'S TANDICAP DOUDLES,

Company seemed demoralised, but they soon settled down again, and from a

miskick by Brittle obtained a corner. This was well placed, and Plimmer made

6.5], 6.51

without any further delay."

WEDDING AT THE CANTON AN HOSPITAL

“The wedding of Miss Evelyn Mantul, Superintendent of Nurses at the Canton Hospital, and Dr. Philip R. Fulton, of the American Presbyterian Mission, stationed at Lien Chow, took

place last Friday afternoon at the home of Dr. J. Oscar Thomson at the Hospital, which was decorated for the occasion with muny ropes of hanyan-leaves and masses of white marguerites. When the guests, to the umber of a handred and thirty, bad assembled Mrs. Schoop sang charm fugly twe appropriate songs, followed by Miss Eday Lowe, whose rendering of Where Thou Goest touched everyone, Dr John Kirk then played tlu Wed-

and the Rev. Stuart. ding March and Kuaklo, of Canton Union Theological Seminary followed by the bridegroon, supported by the Rev. E, Howe, of the American Press Mission, enterede and Frook their stand under the green trellised archway to asdit the bride Then came. The maid of honour, Mis, Jean Paton, ut the Canon Y.M.C.A., wearing an at- tractive gown of falest yellow silk and arcade, and carrying a sheaf of marguė. preceding the bride leaning on

F. C. Maltby (rec. 16-1), 6-2, 1-3, 6-3

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S. E. Green and E. Abraham (owe 4-4) beat L. Winkler and J. Jonckheer (rec.custodian into the net. Brows again. 15-1), 6-4, 6-3,

R. and H. Hancock (owe 30) beat Capt tried an individual effort, but had hard Milner Jones and F. W. Cary (owe 16). {luck, his shot striking the upright. A * G-3,

1. M, Henderson and H. Handley Begg draw was a very satisfactory result on (15) beat F. Bevington and F. C. the play. I will mean another replay, Bustier (ree, 2-3) 6-0, 6-4

which will be booked forward to with EE. Muriel and F Syme-Thompso fret 5-6) beat J. R. Wood and CC.intercat Result: A Co KSLIA Hicing (ree. 20), 36, 6-1 6-2, __| 13 ||D? Co KS.L.L, 1. Referee-dir.

SEND ROUND-Lieut.-Col Crisp and

Redmond (scratch) beat JM Banks. Teams;

Soete and H. J. Verbey (mc. 4-8), 8-6, DC-Preston Burgess and Vaughan; Jones, Taylor and Parker 3 Davies bows, Williams, Plimmer and Brunity

C. Maltby and W. J. Morrison (rec. 6) A. R. Raworth and A. H. Crook (red. 6-1, 11-0.'

PROFESSIONAL PAIRS,

F. Admond and K. Brayshay best Hel anil. A Morse, 6-53664

B

Hancock bent OH Ritter

and B. Bhan, 6-0, 6-12

SECODE UND M Soeters and HJ Vertey hear. M Henderson and N Haidley Pe, 3-6, 62, 63.

IN DOCBLES HANDICAP.

"A" Co-Smith; Simpson and Brittle; Perry, Taylor and Bigby's Wilson. Hamblett, Brown, Davies and Williams.

EMPTY TWADDLE

Europe, Honour, Humanity thiess are words, tim Deutsche Tageszeitung con

PAUL DUFAULT.

FIRST CONCERT TO-MORROW.

lag arm of Dr. J. Oscar Thomson, who gave her way. The bride looked charming 4 frock of clear white crepe-de-chiac and lace, a long veil and wreath of runge-blossoms. She carried show.r bouquet of white roses, and her only ornar The booking of reserved seats for the Paul Dufault Concerts opened on Saturday

meat was a delicato necklace of gold and morning at Moufris's Judging by the platinum set with pearls and diamonds, interest displayed the visit of the great thu gift of the bridegroom. tenor has evidently been recognized as an event of musical importance by the

At the conclusion of the ceremony. Dr. Hongkong public. Mr. Dufault is and Mrs. Fulton received the cougratu. French-Canadian, and just previous 10 his departure from America Inst April, lations of their friends, Refreshments were

Balig

Ja

thon served, the bride and bridegroom cut-

ting the first alices in the two imposing

A Renund and Mrs Winslow (cratch) boa Lieut. Gray and Miss ammert, 1836-1

he made a brief tour of the Eastern Secorn Roux-Mr. and Mrs. FW, fesses, which lor Germany possese no Canadian cities, which displayed Jury (owe 15ent P. P. J. Wodehouse meaning a potriotic pride in the achievements: of and Miss Gordo, &9, 39 It appears that the German Am- their compatriot. In Quebec be

There are so important games darbassador at Sofia, in the course of an ifore an audience which included wedding cakes made for them by Miss E. to be played offis afternoon. In the address delivered on the Kaiser's birth-Lieutenant-Governor and the members of M. Butler, of the True Light Seminary Professional Pan Ng Sz Kwong will day, deplored the horrors of war, and the Provincial Parliament, which had been The young couple left by the afternoon meet N S. Kent, Hancock meets Wong expressed the ardent desine that a adjourned for the evening in order that boat for a short boneymoon in Macao and

mond I, Abraha and JM Soeters broadminded. sentiments of humanity. In Toronto the concert was undet, hose present included the Managing Po Reung, and Nabet will oppose Red Europe commonwealth, founded on the members might attend the concert Hongkong They will return at once to

Lied Chow of the T R H the Pros and in the same clase S Green meets T Htions that prevail to-day,

Duchess of Connaught who King, and Capt. Miner Jones opposos It is scandalous that a representative present and personally

and Chinese staffs, the American Consul New Zealand General (Nr. Heinzieman), the Vice Bichrymose a pulioy. We are convinced that romage of II E. Lord Liverpool and sonarios filos, el und around Canton, that we are expressing the national Laily Liverpool, who also attended four German point of view in declaring that of the concerts. In Australia the Couseral of the business community and the terms

Europe, "Honour,"

some Chinese frienda Miss Luciele A. ernor General, Bir Ronald Munro Terru Humanity are phrases devoid of all son showed his appreciation of M

Withers General Superintendent of meaning or such empty twaddle as Dufan's art by attending three of us hostesses

urges, and Mrs. Oscar Thomson acted as that talked by the German Ambassador concerts. The programme for the first the German public has nothing but the Jufanit Concert to-morrow night appears most profound disdain and indifference. elsewhere in our columns.

Congratulated

AR Raworth. In tw of the fact that of Germany should abandon himself to soufault. In Welling was under the Consul (Mr. Jocelyn), most of the mis

the results of these ares will have a important bearing of the final issues they should prove thoroughly attractive

Competitors may be interested to learn that all disputes which aise will be de

ided by the following Committee

eut Col Crisp and Hessrs. FW ary, B. Green, H. A. Nisbet and C. horne

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Dr. and Mrs. Fulton received many andsome and useful gifts.

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