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SPORT..

FOOTBALL, `

TO-DAY'S MATCHES.

Hongkong F.C. Shield Competition (semi-final):

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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MALUH 121, 1921.

LOCAL RICE MERCHANTS'

ACTION.

THE TAIPAN" CLAUSE.

QUESTIONS OF TRADE CUSTOMI,

The Acting Chief Justice, Mr. H. H. J. St. Joseph's . H.M.S. Titania, Club

Media Gol Gompertz, and a special jury, continued ground, 4.30 p.m. Tands.

the hearing yesterday of the action brought by the Sing Cheong Co., against HONUKUNG LEAGUE: DIVISION 1

Co., for damages for breach Kowloon, Club "Hongkong tub

J. Osawa ground, 3 p.m. Referce, Mr. Masters of a rice contract.

The case turns on the taipan" clause Hongkong Police H.M.S. Tamar,

Referee, in rice sale contracts, under which cargoes ground, 4.30 p.m. Navy A Mr. Leaf.

are judged on the tripan or big 8.CA. ARG.A., S.C.A. ground, 4.30 sample that is taken. p.m. Referee, Mr. Andrews."

HONGKONG LEAGUE; DIV1810 11

·Indians 2. United, Navy "A" ground,

-3 p.1.

Punjabis. Staff and Departments, Navy B" ground, 3 p.m.

R.G.A. Kowloon, Sookampoo, 4.30 .p.m.

Owing to St. Joseph's playing in the Bhield Competition their match with the Bouth China will be postponed,

The Chith Reserves-Curliate match is ..postponed as the ship is out of port, and the Staffe-Punjabis match is scratched, the first named Club being unable to field a side.

The semi-final Shield match will attract o large crowd, and a good display of football is expected. St. Joseph's will

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Mr. Li Po Kwai, managing partner of a rice firm. in Wing Lok Street, and honorary treasurer of the Chinese Cham- ber of Commerce, gave evidence as to trade.custom. The witness mentioned that he was appointed a member of the Rice Control Committee in July, 1910. He had seen the "taipan" clause in contracts very often. It was used in the Hongkong rice market in every case in which spot cargo was sold. The clause generally formed part of the printed

common-form" of contracti.

Mr. Jenkin (for the plaintiffs): What does the "taipan" clause mean in the Hongkong market!

There was some discussion as to whe ther Mr. Jenkin's question should be put

to the witnes.

made.

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CHINESE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION."

COMPANY REPORTS.

LAOŲ KUNG NOW C. S. & W. co.

At the annual of the Laon Khng Mow at Shanghai last week, Mr. E. C. Pearce, Cotton Spinning & Weaving Co., Ltd., who presided, said in the course of his address:

FIRST ANNUAL MEETING. The first annual meeting of the Chinese Young Women's Christian Association was held, yesterday afternoon, at the Society's rooms, at 19, Caine Road. We have paised through another year After devotional exercises conducted by of very profitable working, and the board the Rev. Cheung Chuk Sing, Mrs. Ms have pleasure in submitting for your Ying Piu addressed the meeting, The approval to-day a report which we trust business to be transacted was alternated will be regarded as satisfactory, showing with an excellent programme of music as it does" a balance at the credit of contributed by some of the Chinese girls profit and loss account of 68280 who are members of the Association. From this sum your board declared an Miss N. E. Eixiory presented the annual interim dividend of 15 per cent. mada payable last August, which absorbed Tha report, which mentioned that the Hong 120,000, leaving for distribution to day a kong Association was afiliated with the sum of Tls. 737,889.88, which your direc World's Committee of the Young Women's Christian Association, and with the Chinar recommend be dealt with as follows: National Committee in Shanghai

pay a final dividend of Tia. 40 per share Board of Directors, composed of twelve Chinese ladies was responsible for the To place to depreciation as

stated in the report ..... work of the local branch, the secretarial staff of which consisted of three Euro- To place to development reserve 10,000.00 pean secretaries Mis Nellie E. Elliott To place to dividend reserve... (the general secretary). Mise Olive Mac To bonus to foreign staff Ray and Miss Helen E. Rysdorp, and one To charity donations Chinese secretary: Miss T. H. Shin. The To general managers' commis-

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... 400,000.00

63,000.00

40,000.00

5,650.00

8,500.00

4,439.78

Tla 737,882.88

report sketched the progress of the first sion according to agreement. 60,291.03 year of the Association's work. A proto balshes to the next year's gramme had been arranged having in

account Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C. (for the defen-mind the four-fold purpose of the Associa tion, ie, development along spiritual, dants): There is no usage,

mental, physical, and social lines. The

DONUS AND CHARITABLE DONATIOES.. response had been most gratifying and encouraging. The committee for the de In our recommendations we propose ⚫partment of religious work had arranged with your approval to present a bonus to Mr. Pollock made förmal objection.

during the year, for two scries of devo our foreign staff (not including our mill The witness then explained the pro cedure adopted when a sale of rice was tional addresses and for weekly Bible manager, who benefits in a good year classes for non-Christians and beginners, under his agreement with the company) -bave the assistance of the Xaviers of the

Mr. Pollock: The witness is trying to well as classes for those more advanced a sum of Tis. 5,550, approximating thres in Bible study. This phase of the work months' salary. Your foreign staff, I Club de Recreio, and will be out to repress upon the jury that certain step the committees and secretaries hoped may mention, have worked throughout Under the the year to the entire satisfaction of the peat their success of last year's when must be taken by a purchaser of rice if

increasingly to emphasize. hey beat the Club and entered the final, that clause appears on the contract, educational department, classes had been bourd, and I am sure they will appreciate only to be defeated by the Police in the together irrespective of nay under held in Chinese, Mandarin, English, home this monetary recognition of their good nursing and First Aid, needlework, music, work. Your Chiness staff have beucated His Hongur: 1 should think that no drawing, and physical training, with a by a bonus given them before the Chinese

New, Year holidays lawyer coming to the examination of a total enrolment of 156. Two very inter

We also recommend donations to charity. esting courses of lectures had been given, clause with no previous knowledge would know what it would mean.

Tia. are examining a witness it is very difficult one on Home making, designed to be of as follows:

special help to mothers, and a series of to get into touch with him immediately.

3,500 Mr. Pollock: I do not wish to stop the Know Your Colony" lectures on such

The Shantung Road Hospital ... 1,500 subjects as public health. "vernacular

The St. Luke's Hospital. ..... 1,500

replay. They should give a good account of themselves, and with Hyndruan in shooting form and Rahmin and Omar on the wings, the sailors defence will be well tested.. The sailors will neïd a heavier side and are expected to win.

taking.

witress,

When you

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The London Hospital ......

The Club receive the Kowloon tea is to take it down and see what it is,iments, given by authorities on these sub feel suro will meet with your hearty:

His Honour; I think the best thing! education and the Police and Fire Depart which needs no comment from me, and

jects. A good deal of interest had been accord to the lease of our 'pro-i by goal. Playing earlier in the sea is the usage in the Hongkong market är Aid classes, and fifteen women had been party the first period of 25 years ter

prior to the Shield watch. An over game is expected, with the Club winning

What is not evidence we can take out.

Mr. Jenkin (to the witness): What to the sale of spot cargo i

Witness: The practice is that when the

ples are of the goods in the godowns.

taken in the Home Nursing and First successful in the examination in Firat The social committee, whose work was Aid, and two in home nursing,

made.

were

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With minates this month. We shall in future per annum on the Municipal assessed have to pay our landlords.8 per cent,

annum.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE. With regard to the future, our addi- tional 300 looms are gradually coming into work and we hope to have the extra 5,000 spindles in operation during the year.

son, the men from over the water beat premier Civilian Club will be all out price for the goods to be sold has been to give opportunities to the members for value of our property, which will amount) Lae in by one goal to a, and the id reverse this result to-day. Goldenberg agreed upon, then the buyer would go to Rocial intercourse and recreation, had approximately to Tha 18,500 per annum; | is turning out on the left wing, and he the godown and inspect the goods.

arranged several. successful gatherings based on the present assessment, as must be a useful member of the Club Mr. Edkins, foreman of the jury, raised during the year, some of them at the against our previous rent of Tls. 3,000 par combination, if he can play ou both the question whether the taipan

Association rooms, when the entertain clause was incorporated in contracts Wings.

between Chinese and Chinese, between ment took the form of music and games. The RG.A. and S.C.A. meet on the Chinese dealers and foreign firms, be and others in the form of launch and

swimming parties which

very B.C.A. ground, and a inst game is extween Chinese and Japanese. There

popular with the members. The finances pected. Thy. soldiers will be out to col-might be three different practices.

of the Association were in a satisfactory Sir. Jenkin said that the witness would condition, and the ladies were not only fect the points, but they will find that the things are not beaten, until the cover all the points raised by Mr. Edkin successful in raising the money for their With a peaceful China, free from politi

The usual Chinese crowd Mr. Jenkin (to the witness); Before the manning, ermanage hovo final whistle. is expected to line the reyes duar price 15 arranged is anything

Witnes; We bave all our goods spread for Famine Relief and 86,000 for the. Tung trolled soldiery, chiciently con is hoped that, the anauagement will pre- vent the crowd from getting out of hand. out. By that I menn samples of the rice Wah Hospital This last collection was interior would be able to devote them- in response to a request from the sclves to trade without fear of the risk ura at home to the Tamare placed in bamboo trays. These sm-directors of the hospital, in view of the and exactions which now prevail, thereby.. Have you over sold spot cargo by the fact that the hospital was of such com insuring the future prosperity of the the sailors having the better of the exparties looking only at the shop samples, manity to ter vor Rooms for the long, country, which should reflect beneficially charges. Both teams will not be at full that being the only thing done in settle planned hostel for Chinese women and on our local industries.

girls had at last been secured. The top atrength, as the Policu still have some meat of the sale1-I-have never sold spot floor of the building at 59, Caine Road HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LTD, men on the injured list, while the sailors cargo in that way. If the purchaser is had been taken ever, thus providing room have some of their regular players out satisfied with the shop sample and docs for a limited number of transients. The report of the Board of Directors not want to go to the godown, he need There had been, during the past two for the year ending December 31st, 1920,

If the contracts have been exchanged years, various requests for just such states: after the sale of spot carge what happens accommodation for Chinese girls and women passing through Hongkong. some returning from or going abroad, others Is this the universal practice of the travelling from one part of China to Hongkong market--Yes.

another.

The report concluded with an In dealings between Chinese and expression of thanks to Lady Stubbs for Japanese frms does the usage you refer her interest in the work of the Associa to apply -The same usage applies..

After paying a bonus of 20 per cent. tion, and to others who had given valu- Is that form of " taipan clause usually able service this year in teaching or to the European staff and 10 per cent. A meeting of the Hongkong Football in practice between Japanese and Chi Association will be held at Victoria Barnese-It is quite usual."

The Police and a good game should be seen, with

of port.

Only two games will be played in the Junior division this week and these abould be well contested. The Indians United match should end in a draw, while it is expected that the soldiers will win at Sookumpoo against Kowloon second team.

FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION MEETING.

riot.

to the shop sample-It is thrown away.

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REPULSE BAY.

The main building was opened to the public on January 1st. 1920, and the cast wing was completed and occupied on September 1st, 1920. The west wing and garage are still under construction.

ACCOUNTS.

lecturing. These included the Chinese to the band on their salaries, costing pastors, Miss W. Watkins, Mrs C. O. 80,800.80, and providing for a full month's Six contracts entered into between Hickling. Mrs. J. A. Craig, Mrs. E. B pay to the Chinese staff at China New racks, on Wednesday evening next at Osama & Co. and Chinese rice dealers Dovey, Mrs. J. L. McPherson, Miss Mary Year the profit on working account 5.30 p.m., when the reports of referees for the purchase of rice were produced Li, Miss Y. W. Yeung, Miss Alice Kwak, amounted to $367,040.71 compared with on teams failing to turn up on dates in Court and it was pointed out that they Miss. W. W. Lo. Miss Chenolloy Miss #269,649.33 for 1818. appointed, and players turned off the

"taipan " clause Sito, Mr. S.. S. Pao, Mrs. I. E. Mitchell, The balance at credit of profit and Gold for misconduct will be read. all contained the

chopped and some printed. Five of the Mrs. K. 5. Wong, Mrs. G. 3. Williams, loss account, after allowing for depre Arrangements will also be made for pre-contracts were entered into in February, Mrs. W. H. Hewitt, and Mr. W. J. Wood ciation, bad and doubtful debts, etc, and senting trophies to winners of the

1518, the same period as the contract man, Mr. A. R. Cavalier, and Mr. T. H. including the sum of 84,355.95 brought Leagues. d.

under dispute.

King.

forward from 1010, amounted $332,073.50, and after deducting the interim dividend paid in September, 1930, costing 8100.000 the sum of $239,673.50 remains, which the Directors recommend appor tioning as follows:

H.K.F.C. 2' XI. #. "CARLISLE."

The following will represent the Club second X1. against the Carlisle-Groot, Mackenzie, Brutz, Matthews, Pilger, Armaine,Angus, East, Sherry, Rait, Railton. Players are requested to be at the Pavilion before 2.45 p..

UNITED INDIANS.

The following will represent the United against the Indians to-day, on the Navy A ground (kick-off, 3 p.m.):- Beach; A. E. Simmons and D. Urquhart; J. Leonard, D. Laing and J. Baker Kent, P. Brown, G. T. May, C. H. Blake and G. Chubb.

-LAWN. TENNIS, YESTERDAY'S CHAMPIONSHIP

MATCHES.

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Mr. Jenkin" The defendants say in We understand that the hostel, referred their pleadings that the contract was one to in the report, is now furnished and for the sale of whole rice without the ready for occupation. The formal open addition of broken rice. Have you evering takes place, to-dar, when an oppor heard in your experience of the sale in tunity will be given the members of the Association and others interested to see bulk of rice which is wholly unbroken?

the rooms.

Witness: No, I have never heard of it. Does all rice contain a certain per centage of broken grain -Certainly, there must be more or less broken grain. Witness stated that he had dealing with Osawa & Co, more than once for the sale of spot cargoes of rice. The

clause.. tracts contained the "taipan".

In the afternoon evidence was given to the fluctuations and falling of the rice market, shortly after the disputed con- tract was signed.

The hearing was adjourned.

FAR EASTERN ATHLETIU ASSOCIATION,

HONGKONG RIFLE LEAGUE.

to

To pay a final dividend of $3

per share on 20,000 shares$100,000.00 To pay a bonus of $2 per

share on 20,000 shares. To transfer to general re-

'serve

To carry forward to now ac

count

DIRECTORATE

40,000.00

50,872,64

41,800.56

$232,673.50

At the League meeting held on Thurs day sight it was agreed that "when 10 or more teams enter for the League Cham pionship, badges half the size of the winners' badges be presented to the mem- bers of the second team, consisting, as

Mr. O. S. Gubbay resigned his sent on in the case of winners, of 10, men, being 8:mon for the team and two reserves. the board on April, 6th, 1920. Mr. A. R. The League pays the expenses in the case Lowe joined the hoard on April 9th, 1990, of winners and runners up, of 10 badges and his appointment requires confirma for each team; if more than 10 men in tion by the shareholders Messrs. J. all take part in the matches, these badges Scott Harston: and F. Maitland rotire by can be applied for through League chan- rotation, but offer themselves for re Open Championship Bingles W. E. We have received a copy of the first bulaels, but must be paid for by the team election. Crocker beat L. Nelson, 6-4 8-3, B-4 letin. issued by the Association for the applying for them. If any team so de Forator beat Major H. Greenaway, Far Eastern Athletic games to be held sires, they may have a silver cup ib

linu of badges, and of the same value. 4-6, 6-2, 6-2; 2-6, 6-1. 8. A. Rumiche in Shanghai next May We are told it was further decider that a prelimin beat K. W. Lane, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5, Wong that the Committee is doing everything Po Koung beat Burg. Lt. E. Morrison, in its power to have a ine Athletic Fry meeting be held in October to decide the question of ranges and targets, and 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

track and field events" that it has been Bayer and 3. Wood beat A. H. Crook decided to hold, as well as a number of ing the method of shooting for the League Championship, the present conditions not and A. D. Ball, 4-6, 7-5, 6-0, 6-3.

ewitoming events, Pentathlon (5 events), being in line with the present-day King The local office of the Toyo Kisen Kai- Handicap Doubles-F. A. Dinsdale Deathton (10 events), t tennis and team

Prize second stage conditions. The rules ha confirm the previous announcement and C. C. Stark beat Capt. D. Wahl events. and Lt. C. J. Larkham, 5-7, 7-6, 6-3,

In addition there will be an open or and regulations will be revised at these that the sailing date of Korca Haru will

artisi be Tuesday, next, the 15th instant, Singles Handicap "A-G. W. Bowell international sports aset in which all meetings beat W. Bassoon, 6-1, 7-6. ́.

bond-fide amateurs will be permitted to, enter and competo This will be known as the Open International..

··Open. Championship Doubles Carnival. The Bulletin sets out the many to revise the present conditions, govern- |

BILLIARDS,

Only pas game wna played yesterday, at the Falace Hotel, in the Ho Kom Tong handicap tournament.

As the Hon. Senretary, Mr. Northcote, going, home shortly on leave, and the Assistant Hon. Secretary, Mr. JAL

“AUDITORS.- "The Recounts for the year under review have been audited by Messrs H. Percy Smith, F.C.A., and J. Hennessy Beth, F.B.A.A.. who are eligible and offer them- selves for re-election.

The queation of the "Volutoers" shoot- The Executive Committee of the Assa-Lyon, also, Mr. F. A. Welle has kindly ing the Best 19 man to fire, 10 best, consented to carry out the duties of scores to count, was also brought up, and ciation consists of Dr. C. T. Wang How Secretary until Mr. Northcote reit ir boped Mr. Ravenscraft of the fariar (chairman), O. Nich turns, when the qucation of colour of will be able to arrange a team for this (troasurer), H. Y Hoh, Shanghai, Y. 0. Tong, Shanghai, Dr. Ching! Po Ling, targets datos, ranges, ate, will be event when a fire competition given good Tientsin, Dr. J. H. Gray (Hon. Becre-

Ho Bhai-choong (160) beat J. Muker Jos (50)-Boores, 250-185.

(Continued at foot of next collima.)tary).

arranged.

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