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SPORT

FOOTHILE.

UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE, PRESENTATION OF LEAGUE SHIELD

AND MEDALS.

H.M.S."HAWKINS". THE REST.

This match was played yesterday after- noon before a large crowd of Service men, on the Hongkong F.C. ground (by kind permission).

FUNERAL OF ME: FG% K¢ »E.

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SUDDEN DEATH OF A NEW ARRIVAL

KAINURRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 7mm, 1921.

IARINES” VIOLENT CONDUCT CHINESE FLOUR IN GREAT

DRUNKENNESS AND ASSAULT,

The ndjourned charge, against marines of HMS Harkins, in respect

BRITAIN. ANSWERABLE FOR HOUSEMAID'S KNEE OR ANY OTHER AILMENT.

FLOUR.

of a disturbance in the bar of the Hong-A MINISTERIAL DEFENCE OF THE kong Hotel, on Monday night, was heard by Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magistracy, yesterday. William Parker, the list de fendant, was charged with having been drank and disorderly, and both he and Fred Carey, the second defendant, were accused of assault,

funeral, took place at Happy Valley, yesterday afternoon, of Mr. Ed ward George Kekowich Sinclair May, who died at the Peak Hospital on Thes day.

sarried the years of age and only arrived in the Colony at the end of last year to join the staff of Messta Jardine, Mathison & Co. He was, the only son of Major-General, Sir Webb started the game for the fur Edward May, and a nephew of Sir Henry kins, and it could at once be seen that by, former Governor of Hongkong.

Both defendants pleaded “not gulity." the teams were evenly balanced, for the Having connections with the Colony-in

Mr. Hawthorn gave evidence that on play was confined to mid-held. The game this way. Mr. May, naturally, soon made opened very fast, the Hacking having many friends here; he was a member of the night in question, Carey and another alightly the better of the exchanges, as the Polo Club and was to have ridden man, not in Court, were endeavouring they had the advantage of playing against in the Gymkhana last Saturday. He had prevent Parker from fighting. The wit mixed team: After a quarter of an men service during the war, and we-areness spent three quarter of an hour trying hour's play, the Rest, got together and hiforded that his death was due to blood to indues them to leave the bar. All the gave the lawkind defence a warm time. poisoning which was set up in an old men, excepting Parker, were sober. As Cook opened the cure for the Rest, after wound in his foot. Great regret is felt the latter bad already had enough, the twenty minutes play. From the restart. amongst Mesars Jardine, Matheson's witness stopped serving the party at the Rest again wout down, and Russell staff Mr. Mar's untimely death, 80 soon after leaving home and friends. He cleared well. Amor was sent back on the left, Downs received from the WA in the Import Department and had contre, and tested Me Bride with a ground already proved himself a keen and sports shot. Downs cane again and loreed manlike fellow, both at workc and play. Humphries to concede a corner. Savage placed well from the flag kick und Cook trapping the ball seat in a shot that gave MoBride no chance. From the re-start, the Hawkins went away, and Smith ran out to clear from Edwards and Harris forced the goalkeeper to kick behind. Bird dropped the ball in front of goal,

Smith was and Harria shot wide. penalised for carrying more than the regulation, distance, and the Hawkins were awarded a free kick in the goal mouth, Edwards took the kick and sent in hard, the ball rebounding to safety, off Wetherby. Half-time arrived with the Rest lending by gools to wil.

The whole European staff of Messrs Jardine. Matheson's from the new Hong kong Manager, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, downwards, attended the funeral. His Excellency the General Officer Command ng Major-General Sir G. M. Kirk patrick also attended. The pall bearers were Messrs. J. Paterson, A. B. Stewart, J. E. H. Bibby, F. A. Pollock,

The Earl of Crawford, speaking recat- in the House of Lords on question relating to a ledge given by the Govern ment in regard to the price of wheat, made a lengthy reference to the agitation against Chinese four. His lordship, said: In so far as the Government have in

any

manice,

fluenced the situation by the admixture of imported flour there was much ex- aggeration and, a good deal of man The Government were alleged to have forced great quantitis of soft Chinese on millers. It was very widely alleged that 10:45 Eventually, all three men wore this four was poisonous. It was suggest got out of the hotel. Five minutes later ed that it produced dermatitis. It had stood outside the side entrance in such case of sleeping sickness-n complaint they returned with a fourth man and offer been suggested that it was the manner as to obstruct free passage to which originated, he believed, in about the bar. They were "arguing the point," the only portion of this hemisphere to and though not actually attempting to which Chinese breadstuffe had Bever stop people from coming into the bar, penetrated. One might as well say that other ailment. were causing an obstruction to such an Chinese flour was answerable for house. extent that many people had to walk to maid's knee or the other side of the building to gain (Laughter.) The facts were very simple. admittnace: to the hotel. The witness In the summer of last year the Argentine again asked them to go away, whereupon Republic, from which this country was in Carey used bad language towards him. the habit of buying a large quantity of Simultaneously the witness received a Breadstaffs, fechade their exportation, back, hander" on, the chest. He struck and it became necessary to replace a con back at Carey, and, while engaged with Liderable quantity of British stocks. him, received a glancing blow on the back This made the Government buy in alter of the head from Parker, who was beative markets They bought Chinese Mr. White, the steward, four, but the total quantity purchased tion. This four had been, and was being consumed all over Europe. Our con tract provided that certificates should be given by the British Chamber of Com- merce in Shanghai, Hongkong, or what- ever was the port of origin, guaranteeing that the flour was made of pure wheat.

Mardoch and S. E. Grimstone. Wreaths were received front the follow ing. Sir Reginald and Lady Stobbs, Messra Jardine, Matheson & Co. and the folowing departments of the firm the Insurance Department, the Engineer ing Department, the Import.Department; hind him. the Ewo Junior Mess, the Hongkong and came up then and blew a police whistle, was less this per cent, of our consump Ou resuming, the lawkins were mak Shanghai Bank Junior Mess and Peak In the meantime, Carey gave the witness ing a bee line for the Rest's goal when Mess, the Hongkong Polo Club, Manother backhander, then, bending Harris handled Russell broke up a rush D. G. M. Bernard, Liout. C. R. Thomp down, caught his legs and bore him to by the Rest and give to Cunliffe, who son, R.N., Lieut. H. E. Spragge,, R. N., the ground. When the constable, came. sent over a shot that struck the cross-bar feit D. W. East, RN Lieut. M. Carey made off. The witness seized and rebounded to Webb, who skied the Blood, H.N., Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hall, Parker, while Mr. White gavo chase to ball over the bar. The fawkins press- Mr. and Mrs. Bell Irving, Mr. A. Carey Seriou, trouble might have occur ad and Bird sent over a long pass Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hills, Mr. red, as Parker had his coat off at one which Bullard stopped, and sent in a and Mes. R. Hancock, Mr. Ho Loong time, and was challenging everyone to hard shot, which Smith could not Mr. W. R. Fiddes Wilson and Mr. F fight hold, and the ball landed just inside A. Pollock, Mr. Eric H. Bibby, Mr. the post.

The Harkins were now play. C, Moxon, Mrs Chas H. Ross, Mr. ed the one back game: and Amor was R. J. Paterson Mr and Mrs. R. C. Time Macdougall, Mr. and Mrs. A Piercy frequently pulled up for off-side. arrived leaving the Rest, winners of a and Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Carvalho hard and fast game by 2 goals to 1.

Following the match the Hawkins team assembled in front of the stand. Major A. W. Timmia, Chairman of the U.S. League, thanked H.E. Sir. George Kirk patrick for coming there to present the League Shield and medals to the Has kinky

WAH YAN SCHOOL SPORTS. PRIZES DISTRIBUTED BY RISHOP POZZONI

The newly formed Wah Yan School held its first athletic sports, yesterday at the Race Course, when Bishop D. Pozzoni distributed the prizes. The scholars gave an admirable display and the various events were keenly contested.

At the prize distribution thanks were expressed to the following subscribers to the prize fund-Hop, Mr. Lau Chu Pak Messrs. Francisco Tse Ynt, Tang Yu Yuen, Lam Wing Yuen, Chow Ming, the Ying Wah Stationers, and Wing Sanka Silversmith,

The following were the officials: President, Mr. P. Tsui hon. secretary, Mr. Lau Tse Chun judges, Rev. Fr. Banchio, Mesars, Wong Yiu Ching, Tong Yee Yuen, Wai Chung Yue, Wong Lam Cho, Tse Cheong Yuk, The Man Lung, Fuo Shin Hong, W. Mugford Lo Kwing Ku Shia Hang: starters. Mr. Lam Wing Yuen und Mr. Chow Kam Woon time keepers. Mr. Fung Lau Fook and Mr. Li Shiu Ying.

Complaints had been made from time to time about it. The Government took analyses, and in every case the certi Mr. Noel Bernard, White, toward of fieste, of origin had been confirmed.. It the Hotel, said he overlook Carey cut was true that, a newspaper recently side Moutre The macked him analysed a sample of this four and sug. down with a heavy blow Sergt. Roger, gested that it was bad. In this country who came to witness's assistance, had to we consumed 45,000,000 sacks of four use his truncheon before Carey surrender- per annum. It was perfectly easy to get hold of a dirty or faulty sample caused ed.

The Magistrate said that there was no by neglect or bad storage, or what was evidence of assault against Parker, ex-still more likely, caused by a dirty bake- ncpting the one glancing blow. Carey house. It was suggested that the sample was the chief cause of the trouble and to which he referred, and in connection would be convicted of assault and fined with which a sensational analysis was He had no hesitation in describing it as 815. Parker would only be convicted on produced, had caused steeping sickness. the first charge and fined $5.

a political example, and not as a fair sumple, of the four brought here for consumption.

Both men were bound over in the sum of ao ench to be of good behaviour for six months..

COOLIES' BOARDING

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He hoped the result of the Government inquiries in this connection would short- is be made public, but he would-gire, Featur, seeing these reports about sleep HOUSE.hortly the result. The Ministry of CHARGE OF OVERCROWDING.ng sickness and dermatitis, and so on. took a number of staples, which they At the Magistracy, yesterday, before subjected to minnte tests, and they ro Mr. R. E. Lindsell, the proprietor of a ported that the flour was good, that it considerable number of boarding houses was practically free from mineral im- in Hongkong and Taikokkaui, where emigrant coolies are received, was charg ed with permitting overcrowding in one of his houses at Des Voeux Road Central. Inspector Roylance stated that he had warned the defendant of this offence on several occasions, but the warnings have ing been continually disregarded, he paid a surprise visit on the night of March 24th, and discovered there 100 coolies, or 10 in excess of the number allowed under the license.

EE. Sir George Kirkpatrick, before making the presentation, congratulated the Hawkins for their splendid perform atice in the League this season, which reap as follows: Played 12, won 8, drawn 3, goals, scored 28 for, and only against-Points 21. He complimented the team for playing throughout the season without a defest. Ho eulogised the Navy standard of football in the Cotosy at the present time. With eight Brst chaas Navy teams to day playing in the Colony, a very good record was established, where in former years the Navy had to combine to put in a team to win the League. He loked forward to the Military teuins next season win

purities, and that it was wholesome,

ming the shield back from the Navy.

sound, sweet, and normal. The Ministry,

He called E. R. A. Edwards, Captain of

however, were not content. by examining the team, forward and, in presenting to

the four. It was alleged that in the neighbourhood of Finsbury Park a large him the shield, congratulated him on behalf of the Committee for the excellent

number of people were suffering from game put up by the Harkins that after

dermatitis, brought about by the can. noon. The General Officer Commanding

sumption of Chinese flour in bread. They Beat down to Finsbury Park a dermato logist of distinction, who reported that then presented each member of the team

Junior Long Jump (Championship) with a medni. On the call of Edwards

the patients he examined were suffering from scabies, commonly known as the three rousing cheers for Sir George Kirk-1. Chan Shui Lam; 2, Li Wong. patrick were given, following which Miss Senior Long Jump (Championship).-

Mr G. C. Tinson, who appeared for itch (laughter parasitical disease, Violet May presented to Lady Kirk 1, Lam Chiu Man 2, Chan Kwong Yiu.

Small Boys 100 Yards Flat Hace-1, the defence, contended that a number of which could not be associated with the patrick a bouquet in a silver vase

Accompanying H.E. the General Officer Chan Cho Wai; 2, Tang Long Kwai; 3, these coolies were on the premises solely ingestion of any article of food. While Commanding wore, besides Lady Kirk Chow Wing Yim.

Champion for the purpose of receiving their wages, these wretched patients had been suffering Junior 100 Yards Flat Race (Champion it being the custom with the company who from this city complaint they had been patrick, the Misses Kirkpatrick," and

He put it to their digestive trouble. Capt. Fisher, A.D.C. The following were ship). Chan Shui Lam; 8. Lok Tak engaged them to make an advance to coatinuing to receive treatment for some enable them to purchase blankets and lordships that the public should not be also present: Comdr. Bennett, Lieut. Hangi 3, Li Shin Hong: ⠀⠀ Comdr. and Mrs. Drew, Capt. McCowen, H.M.S. Alascity, Paymaster Commander

Mr. A. N. Baptista of the Netherlands misled by sensational reports of this Indies Commercial Bank, gave evidence character. (Hear, hear.) The real fact Spragge and several other Naval officers.

to this effect. VISA Awas that at the present moment Great The Tamar Bro, the runners-up in the

The Magistrate pointed out that the Britain bad got the best bread in Europe, League, and, the medals are boing want on board the ship for the Commander to

Sanitary Inspector found the street door and, "if his information was correct, the distribute as several of the players have

barred when he entered, and the inmates cheapest bread in Europe. to all appearances settling down for the left the ship.

night. le imposed a fine of $20 on the defendant.

The two matches arranged in the Second Division of the Hongkong League were declared off, as the Club Reserves aad-8.CA. Heserves failed to put in appearance, and the points were awarded La the Staffs and St. Joseph's respet tively bet

JOSEPH'S v. LGA. RES.-.

RESULTS.

Senior 100 Yards Flat Race (Champion-clothing. ship)-1, Tsoi In Kan; 2, Chan Kwong Yin; 3, Fung Po Hon

Junior High Jump (Championship).— 1, Li Shiu, Fung Kam Chin.

Senior Hgh Jump (Championship),-1, Fung Po Han; 2, Ng Lua Cheung,

Staff 120 Yards Flat, Race (Handicap)

Lo Wrong: 2. W. Mayford; 1; Tang, Yei Yuen.

Junior 290 Yards Find Race (Champion- ship)-1, Chan Shin Lam; 2, Lo Pak Hong: 3, Kwok Hing Ka

Senior 220 Yards Flat Race (Champion- ship),-1, Chan Kwong Ying; 2 Tsoi Ip Kan; 3, Li Ching Long.

Small Boys 220 Yards Flat Race-1, Chan Cho Wai; 2. Leang She Ling. The above teams will meet on Saturday Junior 440 Yards Flat (Championship). to deride which eleven will take the top-1, Lok Pak Hang; 2, Li Wong. place in the Second Division League. Senior 400 Yards Fiat Race (Champion They will meet on the Club ground at 3 ship)-1, Chang Kwong Ying; 2, Tsoi Ip

Kan 3, Cheng dai Kan.. p.m. sharp.

Rounds Bicycle Raco., Lau Tak Cheung; 9, Lau Kim Sang; 3, Wong King Chung t

Relay Race, St. Joseph's. Half-mile (Handicap)-1, Jackson Yo; 2, Sun In Ping; 3. Leung Shin Man.

LAWN TENNIS. TESTERDAY'S TOURNAMENT PLAY.

Open Doubles Championship.-J. B. Penman and A. D. Humphreys beat L. Forster and Major C. Willson, 63, 64, 506, 68, 62.

Mixed Doubles Handicap-Licut-Col. Nicholson and Mrs. Gompertz beat Major and Mrs. Lloyd; 8-1; 0-3.

Club Championship Singles-Capt. P. H. Davies beat G. M. Dodwell, 6-2, 64, 83.

Handicap Singles B.-O. Blaker best Capt. Tomory, 6-1, 7-5

0.8,0.0

ORIUKET.

Lower, Classes Team face-Class SA. Upper Classes Team Race.-Class à

BILLIARDS,

CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLONY:: AJ. Osmund meets P. Yvanovitch,

THE LAND TAX IN CHINA.

Biate the submission by the late Sir COMPANY REPORT.

Robert Hart of his famous memorial on the reforms in the system of collecting GULA KALIMPONG RUBBER

land tax, the Government has from time ESTATES.

to time made suggestions to begin the reform. Recently the subject was again Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & Matthows brought up by the Ministry of Finance advise us that the annual general meeting for discussion. It is decided that aunt of the Gula Kalumpong Rabber, Estates, form method in collecting the tar, Ltd will be held in London on April should be first introduced. A circular in 10th, the Share Register being closed struction has been issued to the sheng. from April 9th to April 20th, both days changs of all provinces ordering them to inclusive. The balance at credit of profit revise the regulations for collections, and loss account is £54,518 19 d., from introduce a uniform system book-keeping which the following dividends payable or in all collectoraten, give a detailed report and after April 25th to all shareholders on the condition of farmers, encourage registered on April 19th and bearer share the introduction of modern methods of at agriculture, And measure all lands owned coupons, subject to confirmation annual meeting, have been allocated:-1 by the Government-Peking Daily News. Fally paid-apiskires: 1/8d, partly-paid shares 4id, less income-tax at the raté af 61 in the pound, leaving a balance of A total of 83,300,000 gold, or over £43,000 148. 9d to entry forward For ward sales of rubber for 1021 are na 0,400,000 in local currency, has been sent to China by Americans for famine stated at the annual meeting Inst. Fe relief. Of this amount $1,000,000 gold has been contributed by the American Red Cross, an organization always engag ed in relief all over the world, wherever

on Saturday, in a game of 1,000 up, at viz., 280 tons at -2/3-582,400 lbs. The the Victoria Recreation Club for the total amount of partly-paid shares issued championship of the Colony. The game is 200,000, and the Board of Directors do will be decided at two pessions, at 6 not intend making a call this year. the need is most urgent. Its funds come p.m. and at 9 pm

HO KOM TONG. HANDICAP

the

from annual membership dues at the rate of ons gold dollar per person and the The revenue from the Peking Hankow membership is now over ten million Fadway for 1021 is estimated at persons. The remaining 82,200,000-gold $25,000,000, while it is anticipated that was sent over by the American Com- expenditure will amount to mittee af which Mr. Thomas W. Lamont 30,000,000. The impending deficit, which is Chairman, which has been soliciting has been reported to the Ministry of from Americans special contributions for Communications, is due, find, to the high the relief of China's famine-stricken dis materials, bought abroad during the last the local American Advisory Committee three year and, secondly, to the high to working committees in all the Lamise

lage then prevailing

REST OF LEAGUE. ~ The undermentioned team will repre- Is the above tournaments as the Palace sent the 0.5.0.0. in a friendly match Hotal, last night, E. Guimaras (200) against The Rest of the League on beat W. G. Gerrard (150), in a game the 0.8.0.0. ground on Saturday, at 19.15 of 250 up, by 108 points p.m.-0 R. Sayer (capt.), E B Reed Highest breaks F. Guimaraes, 32, 20, 1. B0 Bird F. J. de Rome, E F. 28, 7, 21, 21, 16, 18, 17 and 16, W. G. Fincher, R. C. Witchell, E. Strange, Gerrard, 33, 30, 31, 10, 16 and 18 cost of cars flocomotives, and other tricts. This amount has been divided by KW Hamilton, F. J. Ling, F. B Bevan, E. Guimaraes rouets & J. Osmund dem W. H. Edmonds.

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