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SPORT BILLIARDS

SOLDIERS CLUB TOURNAMENT

There was some very interesting bil liards at the Soldiers' Club on Thursday

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRRUS · SATURDAY. JANUARY óra, 1018

The R.E and the RG.A. ought to have mot to-day, but we understand the match has been postponed. › This is a pity, because a match between these two sides would be very interesting.

Kowloon ground is still in the transi evening, when the last two games betweention stage after the Fair and the team the 89th Co. and 83rd Co. B.G.A. were are not playing. NexSaturday, how

"FLYING THE WHITE

PIGEON

THE SALE OF TWO CHINESE

GIRLS ANNU

At the Hongkong Magistracy, yester

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.

Messrs. Vernon & Smyth, in their weekly share report dated January 8th, 1918, state

Our last report was dated 28th De

INTIMATIONS

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The Aristocrat of the Dining Table

played. The 88th Company started with ever, ought to see all to clube enged, charged, on remand, with conspiring on yesterday after the publication of a DIY At we setze STOCKED IN

a lead of 33 points, which Gunner Burne, and there must be no more breaks if the playing brilliantly increased to 141.ption is to finish before the season

His best break was 31, which up to then was the highest made by a Service man. in this tournament. Captain Cooney, who met Gunner J. Lord in the second) get 110 points to make the gume, had to leader safe, not an easy taak against such a formidable opponent as Lord, who

is over.

HONGKONG C.C.

CHINESE

RECREATION CLUB

The following will represent the Bung Long C.C. on their ground to-day at 2.15 pm.-T. E. Pearce (Captain)) E Aubrey, D. E. Donnolly, F. W

Muriel, Lieut. N. R. Murray, F. Sutton.

Syme Thomson, and H. H. Tayler.... CRAIGENGOWER CIVIL SERVICE.

day, before Mr. J. I. Wood, two Chinese, Chang Lak Bing and Leang Pin, were to defraud an old Chinese woman, living at Yaumati, of 8500 by selling her two girls and afterwards taking them away |_ Mr. E. J. Grist appeared for the pro- secution and Mr. W. B. Hind appeared for the defence.

Chan Luk Sing, the first defendant, said that he had been

away

way in Canton for some time and only returned to Hongkong on the 24th ultimo, when he daughter and niece had been taken away

cember, and after the holidays our local market opened stendy and fairly active, statement, by the Board of Directors of the Indo-China C, that there was nu foundation for the rumours of amalgams– tion, which have been current here for misdan some weeks, our market suffered a severo setback, This has checked business to a great extent in other markets than Ship- ping shares far the slump in price of Indo has not affected London, from

was in and fettle Lord's hast effort was, Evans, P. Jacles, Col. Morgan, H., was informed by a relative that his £36. Shanghai market has been

out

a perfect 4o, made nearly all of the red Great excitement prevailed fowards the end. Captain Cooney required 5 points, but only managed four, breaking down at a rather difficult screw bot and Lord, getting into position, ran winner by 350 points to 109 umid great enthusiasm. The climax of the evening came when the marker announced that the contest between this two teams had ended in a draw, rach side having scored 1,338 points. The 88th Co. won four out of the six games. Final coros

BÝT CO., ILG.A

*83RD CO., L.G.A.

Gr. Burns....... 250 Gr. E. Lord...... 162 Capt. Cooney... 109 Gr, J. Lord.

250

In this league fixture to be played on the Civil Service ground to-day at 2.15 p.m. Craigengower will be re presented by W. Grimmett, Graham, Noria, Edwards, Manley Sara, Thomp son, Ford and Abbas.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL There are no first division matches taking place to-day, that announced in yesterday's issue, between the Chib and

Royal Engineers, being due to a mi fundersanding. There are, however, we second division matches, which will take A special committee meeting will be place on the Club Ground at 2,30 and

Tolul scure.1,338 Total core

1,338

where the price of Deferred sharce is

be quiet but frm. Bingapore market for

De cabled

by, someone and sold as servants to 47916

widow.

MLP:

Hind You remember the day when you saw your daughter and took ber away from the house at Yaumat: ?— Defendant: Yes, it was on the 26th ult.

Tell us what happened there--When I went to Yaumati saw my daughter standing on the verandah of a house. As

Kubber sharca shows an improvement in almost all lines.

The following are our today's wired quotations:____

Alor Gajahe Ayer Panaso Glenealys v

Kedahy Kempas Malnika El Malakoffs

New Berendalls

Hendycrofta

Tapans

$ 4.40ex. div.

11.00

2.40ex. div

4.10

8.75

2.75

4.40

14.65

4:60

91.00

Plantation Rubber in London is quoted

nt 2/6). Bar Silver is quoted at 434.

on na she saw me sho called out and came running down the steps. Her cousin alan came down and crying bitterly, asked me to take them away They told me that some person took them to the house and sold them to the old woman

Did they tell you why they were sold Sterling T.. is 3/4) Singapore T.T. is Yes, they told me that they were sold 1991, Shangba TTs nominal at 671 4 p.m. respectively. Both should be as prostitutes, and they declared that and the Bank's buying-tato for 3 days' Did they eay that they had already | Inwes→Sales of Hongkong and Shang- determined in the rather extraordinary between South China Athletic and St. circumstances.

Joseph's College will, no doubt, stract been to a house of ill-repute?—No, they hais have been made from $600 down to

8390. a large crowd of spectators, and a great were anxious that I should take them and further shares are obtainable at struggle should be witnessed. The Calaway and were entreating me to do so. nese seam win probably win, but they pacified them, somewhat and promised will have to go all the way, the

hold to decide how the result is to be worth watching. The one at 4 p.m. they would rather die than become such, bills is nominal at (84.

that 1 would go and get some money from my sister and then re-buy them, but they would not listen, and when I went away they followed me.

MALINE INSURANCEBSales of Unions are reported at 8740 and there are fur- ther buyers. North Chinas can be placed, at Tis. 115. Cantons are on offer at $300 Yangtzes remain nominal at 8205 with exchange 73,

EXHIBITION MATCH AT THE V.R.C.

A gume of 800 up will be played Friday, the 11th instant, at a

The recent aceas of the nowloon team p.m., at the Victoria Recreation Club be is gratztying to its supporters. The team is the most youth u zo the league tween Gunner Lord and Sergeant Pitt to

but the players are all stickers" und celebrate the opening of the billiard table, never give in until the tin whists which the Hon. Mr. Ho Fook has kindly sounds ncir perseverance was reward ed in their match with the 83rd Co. presented to the Club Charges of last Saturday, when they scored two and i will be made for admission, and goals in the last few minutes of play, the Secretary of Chinese Affairs he did more than the usual fuctuations Market

the proceeds will be given to War Chari ties. The Hop, Mr. Claud Bevern, C.M.G., has consented to perform the opening ceremony.

CRICKET NOTES.

64

FIRS INSURANCES-China Fires are in Cross-xamined by Mr. Grist, defen-demand at 81221 Hongkong Fires have

sollers at $310, dent admitted that when he went before

not mention a word about prostitutes.

Mr. Grist-How did you come from Canton Defendant: I came by boat

Why did you tell the Secretary of Chinese Affairs that you came by train ?

I did not tell him that.” ~

Mr. Wood--How long has your daugh ter boen in Hongkong Defendant: She has been here quite a long time, staying with her aunt.

SHIPPING Indo China Deferred show

remained steady until yesterday, when the publication of a denial of amalga- mation rumours weakened the whole posi -tion and caused a severo slump in prices) Only a moderate business has since been put through and price, after touching $155 for March, bas since firmed up hud we lose with buyers offering $160 for March delivery, Douglases have been done at $74 and 873 and close steady. Steam- boats came to business at $171 and are now wanted at $174. Star Ferries are unchanged at $284.

The Staff and Departments, too, gained welcome two points on Wednesday at the expense of the 67tu Co. showing considerably improved form. The

leserves, which is the most improved team in the junior division, has. gene up to second place in the league table, but it is still three points behind the leaders. In first division Tootball the Hoyna The Hongkong Cricket Club will entor Engineers are, so the team of the lost a match "in and the C.R.C. this afternoon tain

league. They have twenty goals should not have much dificulty into their credit and only ons against them.

Such winning. The Club are a very strong Defence Corps are getting well ahead in figures speck for macives The batting side, and, as the Chinese bowl the United Services League, having ing is none too good the probability is played four matches and won four, but that the visitors will get an opportunity they have to meet the R.G.A again, and

have not yet opposed the soppors

this to improve their fielding, while Pearce, season The R. and HG.A moet on Loung Pui, the second defendant, was Gray and Co. put on a big score. Na Wednesday next incontested Services next put into the witness box. He said Sze Kwong still heads the battingeertain, although the performances of the that he had been only five months, 1 to be had at $36,

a

game

Do you know the second defendant Yes, we have been working together at Canton

Hongkong. On the 26th of December bo

nomal

Die-Nothing is reported Shells are wanted at 119/-. Langzata have buyark at Tls 14 Ural Caspians are offering at

LEVINKRɔea – Only a mill business hai been done China Sugars are quiet and close with buyers at 861. Malahong are

MINING. A good demand both locally provement in Raubs to 92.50, after busi done a $2.40. Tronoha remai nominal at 317”. Kailans are on offer at 401-

and he has been favoured with lorymen sadly miss the services of was walking along Temple Street, with and from the Straite has caused an im-

moru tlinn his share of luck Still, be might got going to-day, which is the only chance the C.R.C. will have of taking away one point,

but his play is none too con gunners has been rather

to their supporters recently. Th1- Garrod, who did such good work for ward line is not yet quite satisfactory. them in good last season and their for

The Civil Service team did not come up to expectations last week, bus thất

was probably due to their unfortunate

start and to bad judgment in running. To-day these mistakes will be remem- bered, and Craigengewer, who might have made a draw on their form of

month ago, will probably be sent home pointless.

TO-DAY'S MATCHES,

HONGKONG LEAGUE, DIVISION EL.

South China Athletic St. Joseph's College Club Ground. Kick-off p.m. Referee Mr. Dickenson. Royal Engineers Res. Kowloon Club Ground. Kick-off, 2.30 p.m. Ro fotee, Mr. Wright. ben

the first defendant, when a little girl shouted out to them. A few minutes Inter the girl, accompanied by two others, came running down the steps and spoke. Docks, Wharves and Godownɑ.--Heng- to the first defendant The girls were kong and Whampoa Docks have improved crying. He did not stop, but continued their position and sales have been made

up to $187 and corresponding rates for his walk, He then heard a commotion and ran away,

....... Mr. Grist-Did you know a girl called Tan Yew 1-Defendant: Yea

Did you not bring her over from Aber:

C

UNION CHURCH WORKING, PARTY doen ?--Yes,

Soden BMr. Grist was proceeding to ask a The Ladies' Working Party of Union Church has seat two ones to Amara, other question as to the witness' con Mesopotamia, containing the follow duct, when Mr. Wood interposed, say ing-187 shirts, 88 suite of pyjamas, 13 ing I do not think I can allow you veste, 180 handkerchiefs, 189 pairs of

-

ward Kowloon Wharves have changed

hands at 299, but more shares are obtain thle Shanghai Docks are offering at Tis. 73 6 YE LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS. Market remains quiet and no business is reported Centrals and Hotels both have buyers at 800 Lande ara quoted $30 nominal. Humphreys are wanted at 85 West Pointe are nominal at €61.5

COTTON MILLA Prices show & further

advance and Ews are in demand at Tis 167) (ex div, of Tls. 20), Shanghai Cot-

Graham and Grimmett in formare able to get the home side out for about 100, but there are no batsmen among the visitors likely to put up a score Socks, 7 pairs of knee caps, 20 pairs that question, Mr. Grist. The defendantons are wanted at Tia 123 ag are 11 pairs of bed socks, 6 pairs is protected by low from giving evidence Yangtssopoos at Tis, 7.90, Kung Yiks are against Hamilton, Bird and Witchell, s, 18 helmets; 22 tauffers, 8 caps, as to bad character

nominal at Tis 10). Oriental can be If the Civil Servants are to have a 24 milk covers, 30 surgical caps, - 4 eyo chance of winning the league they must 31 face cloths, 24 mops and I fly catcher girls were taken away! Witness Ica, been passing in Cements up to $7.80,

Mr. Grist Were you present when the Placed at Tls 44 bandages, shrouds, 480 rolled bandages,

SAPATO PA Mmall business has make sure of the points and beware of To local troops 216 handkerchiefs were but I never saw the girls removed, Providente bave been done at $7 and any more draws Punctuality in start

following letters have been reciv. I had run away

Electrics at $48, Trams came to business. at $8.20 and could now be placed at $6.35, China Lights are in demand et 23) and China Borneos at $7, Dairy Farms have buyers at $971, Steam Laundrys have improved to buying rate of 3, Toes could be placed at 8151 Watsons have been placed at 854, Powells remain on

ing would help them a lot, as they are ed

ed Glasgow,

ow 19th October, 1918, not by any means, & fast scoring elevon and depond for winning matches on DEAR MEB HIOBLING, I regret ex

tremely having taken so their bowlers getting the other side out ledge the huge case of comforts

to acknow long

Tho cheaply.

shirts, stockings, and Pyjamas are bean The Navy and the University mest at tiful, and will be of great use to the I am sending & lut to France and Happy Valley.

The sailors will be the rest to one of our hospitals and

At present I am not nursing, as

men

gifts

as

What induced you to run-I did not run, I walked fast.

Why did you walk away fast Because I thought there was going to be trouble.

I suppose you were afraid of taking part in it (Laughter.) What is the

age of your wife! Sho is fifteen.

The are bandages,Mer

ducky after last week's display it they breakdown in May, all the was the next witness instances

'can make a draw, Rumjahu, Marley of great value to the

and Brayshay are all in form with the articles are so suitable. The bat, as holiday matches have shown too, are very much required. I hope did you BOMO of

daughter of the first defendant

the_house1-Witnças ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

for

and Redmond, Marley and Brayshay o som for the men will write and thank left the house and went out

garments, but if they do not accompanied by say cousin. We

offer at $6

MEMO Next Bettlement Day, 29th January

Mr. Wood-Where is your mother In the country.

At this stage tears were coursing down

one of most formidable bowling combina. You may be sure it is not because they woman following us and later she at the girl's cheeks, it was a pathetic sight||

are not grateful, but because they are costed us and induced us to go over to to see the girl, who seemed ashamed, ts tions in the league, so that the Navy have shy, Kindly Accept the thanks of the the

Sisters and all who have the

put to her

adimcult task before them. However,ibuting the gilts from thure of stayed

the University have a pronounced "tail," of Union Church—Yours sincerely and if their best men get out cheaply

for seven

questions

made of the harbour. We annwer the hd you tell the Rew

the

daya. The WOTL Grit members did noti. tell us why she took us there; gistrar General

kidnap- you she only told us that we

would

taken ped in t be

and brought to Hong Country back to our (gd.) G. M. MILLER

on head of Did few days with hor. We had spent

23rd of Kong-Wilum. I did not say that

you not say that about ten days 2nd October, 1918. 20 Hickling

ib is quite possible the sailors may score 3rd Beottish General Hospital, Glasgow,

another sensational victory. Last week

WAR

from here taken away to

id not thatÁRNÍ

of ill-fame. I went there, my cousin ag you were kidnapped and brought to

We stayed companying monsin they did not field a very strong eleven, DEAR MADAM, I beg to acknowledge, there, and my neither Commander Gibson nor the Bey with grateful thanks, receipt of a box next morning I was sent to

of comfort for use of the sick and house and remained there Un the 20th eral that you had no cant living to wounded soldiers at this hospital, from December I saw my father in the street Poil- did not say that as 1 I was living your church work party

and ran down the steps to with her. At Taumati a ar moet acceptable and we met him. He asked me who had taken Tas second

examined and

F G. Hastings turning out. With thee two included in today's eleven the

· are very

brought down to my aante a family did you say to the Registrar

Gent

Navy would be quite a different-side ‡, Thaeased indeed to receive them me there. I told broke I did de corroborated statement made by the

know I did not tell him why I was previous witness p

from the one which could only get 34Yours faithfully, Kebun brough runs last week against Cripwell and

(8gd) ALICIA HOPEKIN (Matron, TEN BY

there

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