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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1917.

CENSORSHIP PROSECUTION. HONGKONG TENNIS LEAGUE

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CHINESE PAPER'S WAR ARTICLES. The hearing was resumed at the Hong- kong Magistracy on Saturday of the case in which the editor and printer of the Chung Ngoi San. Po (Chinese Daily Presi) are

reperts, and made certain statements in tended and likely to cuase disaffection to His Majesty the King and to prejudice His Majesty's relations with Foreign Powers contrary to the Censorship Regu latians of 1017,

END OF THE SEASON " AT HOME”

at

The Hongkong Tennis League season.

V.R.C. ANNUAL MEETING.

INTIMATIONS

LANE,

CRAWFORD & Co.

a large SOLE AGENTS FOR SPALDING'S ATHLETIC

VRC. NIGHT FETE.

BAR PROFITS. BOME INTERESTING SWIMMING.

The Night Fetes arranged by the of The Hon, Mr. Claud Bevern, C. M.G., came to an end on Saturday, the conclu- oils of the V.R.Caro gaining presided at the annual meeting of the sion being celebrated with an At Home" popularity, as was evidenced by the large Victoria Recreation Club, and among the Chiness Recreation Club, the crowd which was present at the baths onto also present were Messrs. T. charged with having printed and publish Champions of the League, when, in addi- Saturday evening, when another enjoy Meek, J. Lyon, A. A. Alves, AF B. ed in the Chung Agoi Sơn la certain tion to some interesting tennis, the two able fete was held. As usual, the babe Silva Netto, A, McKirdy, W. Anderson shields won in livisions "A" and "Blind her guils decor fer, or the online and L. Ezra (Committee), and Mr. R.- C.

were much enlivened

Witchell (Hon. Secretary), and a larg of the league were presented. The Best and the proceedings

Before moving the adoption of the also met and defeated the Champions of by the musical, programme provided by Band. Two interested mectators of the both divisions, the C.R.C. going down by some members of the Middlesex Regt. number of the members of the Club. 53 games to 10, and the Club de Recreio, winners of Division B being defeat various events were the Hon. Mr. Claud report and Recounts the Chairman, re- ed by 62 ganus to 47. The Club grounds Severn, C.M.G., Chairman of the lab, ferring to the latter, said, with special and stands were gaily decorated for the and Col. John Ward M.. occasion, and those present were enter- tained to tea, During the afternoon, alse, the band of the 18th Infantry rendered enjoyable selections.

Among those present were H.E. Major General and Miss Ventris, and the latter made the shield presentations. With the weather proving all that could be desired the large crowd present spent a thorough ly enjoyable afternoon.

Mr, Longonetto, the Assistant Crown Solicitor, prosecuted., and Mr. Leo

· d'Almada defended.

The Hon. Mr. E. R. Kallifax, Scoretary for Chinese Affairs, in reply to his wor- ship, stated that no warning was given to the defendant's paper before the issue of the second part of the article complained

iol.

The translation of a leading article published in the defendant's paper of August 17th was then put in by Mr. d'Almads, the concluding portion of which is as follows:--

Chairman hoped that this year something would be done to promote inter-Club com petitions and that "four" would be trained from the Club to competes He then moved the adoption of the report and accounts.

regard to the report of the Bar Sub- A most interesting programme had been Commitice, that the profts of 81,181.71 on arranged, and throughout the racing was the year's working might seem rather He advounted more very keen. In the Four Lengths' handi-small, but he was rather pleased to see eap there was a dead heat for hrst place, that it was so. and the second man in touched just members and less profit on the Bar, The before Finch, who went at 51. Finch was Club should support itself without de- loudly applauded for his very fine perpending on the Bar. With regard to the formance. Finch was also cheered for Boat House sub-Committee's report, the securing first place in his heat in the hurdle rice, after starting from scratch, but his handicap proved too heavy for The full scores in the various games him in the final, though he made a very were as follows:-

no effort. The boys events were fall of kernness, especially the eam race, Keut and Redmond beat Ng Sze Kyong while the tean rner for seniors was spin- the and Wong Po Keung #5," beat Wong Pol of European War all German commerce in Ki and Lo Man Pan 7-4, beat Yew Mandidly contested, the result being in doubt

until the last men dived off, various nations has been stopped. But Tsun and Mok Hing Kue 8-3. after the war Germany will no doubt do -her atmos; to build up her trade to its Fortner volume, especially in China, on which she keeps her eager opek, Now we have declared war against Germany. Perhaps in the future we may again to pence, but for the present wo

POSSIBLE EFFECT AFTER THE WAR, **Since the

comme Beament

DIVISION" A,"

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Witchell

ME SILVA-NETro seconded, and this was, agreed to.

present

The CHAIRMAN then asked those tis stand while he read out two names of

was responsible for a fine dash in an Milner Jones and Cary lost to Ng Sze endeavour to give his team a win, but former members of the club who had sacri-

he was just beaten by the last man of thesed teir lives for their country. Kwong and Wong Po Keung 2-9, lost to Wong To Kie. and Lo Ban Pau winning team, who got away several brat Yew Man Tsun and Mok Hing Ke

8-3.

Green and Abrahaur lost to Ng Szo Kwong and Wong Po Keung 3-8,

The

SPECIAL NOTICE

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AS

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THE OPENING SEASON

FOR

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WE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY OF STATING.

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on size n any time all German business/Wong Po Kie and Lo Man Pun 8-3, beatfconnocut manner. It was thought during the War: -Messrs. R, C. Barlow, SPECIAL TERMS TO CLUBS AND COLLEGES

in China. After this great blow it will by no means be easy for Germany to regain her vitality, and there will be a change after the War in the character of European Commercial Competition. "BFFECT THAT MAY BE PRODUCED ON NEUTRÁL COUNTRIES,

Since America's declaration of war -against- Germany, Diree nations, Cuba, Siam, and China-like the feet of a tripod

have followed. Germany desires.to lay waiste the

world with her unlimited militarisio, and since we are obliged to declare war against her in order to secure

Yew Man Tsun and Mok Hing Kua 9-2.

DIVISION."

seconds before Witchell took to the water,games read out were those of Messrs. C. Tue nigh diving was very good, and tho.eE. A Hance and H. E. Victor. The presene were auch impressest with the Chairman also announced the following performance of a dianutive lad named beaton, who swallow-arved in a most of members who had joined the army

ne might have been given a prize, mit the wingers secured more points or distans

Lac programme cone;vised with an excR- ng pola match between the Y... and the $6.4. Leem. There was much good work, but the superior combination the aids team proved a lttle too good for the who suferea derea by the ond goal in three.

The young crack," J. Johnstone, was much laissed, for his presence in 50 the events would have resulted in even Keener competition, and his contests with

Wood and Macaskill hunt Ivanovich and Pinna. 6-5, bent ́ Lopes; and Lopes & beat Ivanovich and Marques B-2.

Witchell and Base beat Ivanovich and Pinna 74, lost to Lopes and Lopes 5-6, beat Ivanovich and Marques 7-4,"

Wilson and Mohler lost to Ivanovich and Pinna 0-11, lost to Lopes and Lopes

5-6, lost to Ivanovich and. Marques 5-6.

G. Block, E. L. Braga, R. A, Carvalho, A. Cheriton, J. E. Chunnett, J.-R. Crolius, F. Dickie, A. R. Ellis, A. J. England, J. W. Lee, F. P. Lenfesty, A. F. Mills, Crowther Smith, J. R. Judah, H. S. Jephson and A. K. Karim.

The Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., was re-elected Chairman of the Club for!

Finch would have been well worth wit the forthcoming year, on the proposition messingender

The full results were as under At the conclusion, of the games Dr.. FOTH LENGTHS HANDICAP.-Heat 1, Lt. Heat 2, Fte. Forsyth said it was his pleasure as Pré- Caldwell and G Hall.

Andrews and Sergt. Mungham, Heat 3, ident of the League to make a few rete. Anderson and C. Chos. Heat

of Mr. R. C. Witchell, seconded by Mr. Silva-Netto.

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year-Hon. Secretary, Mr.

pormulent peace for the World, certainly arks. He had to congratulate the teams J. C. Finch and Pte: Love, Final: Pe. R. C. Witchell, Hon. Treasurer, Mr. A.

all existing neutral mutions will display Now China a great sympathy with ue has turned up her serves and risen, and evory other (neutra)) country cannot but fallow her example, and thus the effect that may be produced on Germany will by no means be small.

Speaking particularly, we can be no means say that China's participation in the War will producs no effect whatever on the course of the European War, nor can we may that the proposal to declare War against Germany is in any way an inadequats policy in view of the trend of the aspirations of the World. Any min of ordinary intelligence will accept this. But since Tuan's Cabinet, which is direct ing its entire energles to dealing with its own subjects, is making the War declara.

that had won the shields and also the vari ons people who had taken great pleasure in doing their duty in running the League

this year.

The contests had been the

Andrews (rec. 42) and Pte. Anderson (rec: 49) (dent heat), 2, Lt. Caldwell; 3, J. Finch (scratch). Andrews and Anderson occupied 104 and 107 stes. respectively, Finch's time was 60 1-5 seca. FouR LENGTHS HANDICAP (Boy Cadets). Heat 1, L-Cpl. Gegg and Cdt. Hast. Heat 2, Cat. A. Simmons and Cpl. J. U. Jack. Final: 1, egg (rec. 72, Jack (scratch); 3, Lyons (scratch) Time secs. Lyons, was allowed into the final on a revision of handicap.

Hron DIVE, G. Hall; 2, S. Knight

BOYS' TEAM RACE-Won by Lyons (Cup- tain), G. Monterio, A. Bothelho, Gegg, 19. Reid and W. R. Ramsey,

E. Alves; General Committee--Messrs. A A Alves, A. V. Barros, A. Silva, T. Meek, E. Ezrn, R. H. B. Mitchell, W. Anderson and F. Nobbs,, "Ballotting Com mitice-Messrs. F. D. Bain, A # Carioil, J. Lyon, F. K. Tatn, M. A. K. Souza, G Rosa, J. Evans, A. J, V. Ribeiro, S. Goldschmidt and N. B. Brewer,

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wost interesting they had had since the inception of the League in Hongkong. As a matter of fact, in the "A" Divi sion they had three teams which were level and they had had to have a trangular contest, to decide the final wirners of the

HURDLE RACE (two lengths).-Hest 1, shield. He thought they would all agree J. Stewart, Cpl. Hull and Br. Watson. with him that undoubtedly the best team Chen. Heat 3, Pte. Murley, G. Hail and Heat 2, Cpl Hitchings, J. Lima and C. had won. (Applause.) And he hoped in R. J. Tatam. Heat 1, J. Finch, Up). The Anderson and L. Cpl. Score. Final: 1, would be accorded hearty cheers,

While

Hitchings (rec. 0); 2, Morley (rec. 30); C.R.C. thoroughly doserved it.

3. Stewart (scratch). congratulating the winners, he said, one must condole with the losers, but one

TEAK RACE.Won by Cpl. White (Cape vests, 10 surgical night-shirts," 23" could always say that they had another chance in future years. In handing over tain), Br. Watson, Hail, R. J. Tatara,

Gr. Harrison, Lt. Thornewell, Pte shrouds, 10 dozen handkerchiefs, 314 milk Score, LCpl. Fossey and Cpl Beyers. covers, & hold-alls, 15 cap bandages, 11 the shields, they were unexpectedly called upon to give away some medals this year. The officials were as followss-Judges.. tion a weapon for the seizure of power, The committee of the League had decided-Messrs. A. Silva Netto, W. Anderson,scrubbers, 11 prs, slippers, 1 pr. knee- Horaxone Cruan Brož.

A. V. Barros, E. R. Belitios. H. Bain, caps, playing-cards and cribbage board. we are afraid that the people will be un- able to bear to anticipate what the end that it was better that they should give and Lieut. R. M. S. Thomas, R.A. Star-

These were packed in 2 cases on the money that was to be spent in medaler-Mr. A. McKirds. Asst. Starter.-

M. A. A. Alves. Time-keepers. Messrs. addressed to Lieut, Moorhead, 83rd will be. Who holds the ordering of the

to the Tobacco Fund for the Troops, but T. Meek, F. D. Bain, and J. G. Finch. Country He should indeed be careful,”

the Clubs concerned were not satisfied Mr. B. C. Witchell was Hon. Secretary, Punjabis, Mesopotamia, and the other to Asked by his worship if he took excep

with that, so the committee of the CRC and, as usual, worked indefatigably the Red Cross Depot, Bombay.

throughout the programme. tion to any part of that article,

allifax said he objected to the last decided to give their team beautiful gold section. It was, perhaps, not very strong, medals, and Mr. Gonzales de Bernedo, Taken by itself, but it bnda taint.

Consul-General for Chili, had decided to of thanks to the guests for the honour years. Replying to Mr. d'Almada, Mr. Hallifax give smaller gold medals to the Club de of their presence. The C.R.C was very articles turned out by these workers dur proud indeed to have won the shielding August, was 12-scarves, mittens, knee- said that all Chinese newspapers publish Recreio players. They were fully desery and prouder still to know that it was ed in Hongkong, and many others, were ed, and the winners would wear them given them from the hand of so fair caps, and socks. This needs no comment, lady. In the sporting family the · One of our upper-workers las com- read in his office. It was his custom as they merited with honour. In coDC.R.C was but a child, having the to call the editors to his office when an objectionable article appeared. At times clusion, he thanked the genelemen who had experience of only a few years, but for pleted her 100th pair. These are so very he summoned all the editors together; at acted as umpires throughout the season, whatever success it had achieved they mach appreciated in the hospitals that we

must thank the other members of the others, he had them up separately and and also Dr. Lindsay Woods, the very family, the older clubs and associations, wish more workers would take them up. warned them. The defendant's paper waa

We want to express our gratitude to not the only paper that had published hard-working Secretary of the League, who had encouraged them to play, played with them and shown them how objectionable articles,▸

who had undoubtedly put a great deal to play. In that connection they had to Messrs. Wassonal Assomull, of the Far Mr. d'Almada read translations of of work into the running of the League thank tho President of the League, Dr. Eastern Bazaar, for the generous gift of articles of an objectionable nature from

Forsyth, who had organised and arranged other papers and asked witness whether

Lastly, he thanked Miss all the games for them: He understood pieces of Chefoo silk. This has been le was aware that those articles had been

the shields had been presented by Dr. made into officers' shirts, and the remnants written: after the institution of the present

Forsyth, and they had to thank him very into scarves. much for his public spirit and for his proceedings.

A kind Iriend bas sent us a cribbage encouragement, of sport in the Colony. Also, they must not forget the Secretary board. We are glad of any games in good of the League, whom they must thank

Mr.

this year. Ventris for coming there to present the shields and medals (Applause.)

Miss Ventria then handed, the shields; Mr. Longonetto-1 do not see what this has to do with the case, unless it rather to the team captains, and the medals to Aggravates it.

those who, at various times during the

follow :--

In Quarry Bay there are about 15 workers, whose gras range from 6 to 10 The averago weekly number of

Mr. Hallifax-Possibly action will be season, formed the teams. They were searcity for his energetic work. Tondition: they do not take much macking

taken against them.

Mr. d'Almada All right; I hope it will.

invited the members of the C.R.C. space, and are invaluable for com Show their appreciation by giving three C.R.C.-Ng Sz Kwong, Wong Pocheers for Miss Vantris and for the Prevalescents,

sident of the League. Keung, Wong Po Kie, Lo Man Pan, Yow The cheers were enthusiastically

given,

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Mr. Hallifax added that warning was -sent to all the Chinese papere, not long after the publication of the Censorship Re Man Teun, Mok Hing Kue, Un Hew and Major General Ventris responded good condition. New notting is expensive He said that on behalf of the guests he nowadays, and though we have a certain gulations.

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Mr. Longonetto remarked that he desir -ed to withdraw the second charge in cach

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for having given them a very fine dis quantity, we would like more, to answer play of

tepuis although the Rest had an appeal for head-nets against fys from won. On behalf of Miss Ventris he must resopotamia, The Hon. Secretary of the had conferred in asking Miss Ventris to Red Cross Depot in Bombay has sent us present the shields They wished the

a model. It takes about 2 square yards Club all prosperity in the future

also thank the Clab for the honour they s

CLUB DE RECREIO-A. Lopes, J. Lopes, Ivanovich, P. Ivanovich, E. Marques, A translator to the Secretary for. Pinna and F. Remedios. Chinese Affairs, in replying to. Mr.

Cheers were then given for the winners d'Almada, declined to admit that the articles complained of might have been and for the C.R.C. as hosts of the day copied from a similar article which ap- Mr. S. W. To responded for the (Applause.) peared in a Canton paper (produced).

CLC, and also moved a hearty vote The hearing was adjourned until Thurs day next.

(Continued at foot of next column.)

and is quickly made. If we had two or Bliss Ventris was then made the three large nets to cut up, we could send recipient of a beautiful bouquet, handed to her by Miss Wong.

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