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THE VISIT OF THE PRINCE. THE RENOWN" ON THE WAY TO

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THE SECOND DAY.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRSS,

The arrangements for Friday morning HONGKONG.

arkady indicated-depend largely op H.S. Ernown, on which H.R.H. the the extent to which the weather may have Prince of Wales is travelling, left Singa-interfered with the previous day's pro granune. If His Royal Highness has had pare at dawn yesterday for Hongkong. PREPARATIONS TO WELCOME THE his game of polo, be will drive round the Island, or travel to the Peak by the cable tendiway, or both. When he motors the Prince will use a Government House car with the usual Cingulese driver. Hongkong Automobile Association is lend-

. PRINCE.

During the week-end the decoration of the Colony for the visit of HR.H. the share. The lines of the Royal Pavilion, Prines of Wales began to take definite

picked out with white electric lights look ed very striking when the lighting scheme was tested for a short time at night. The clounge of pylons in Chater Road and Wardley Street, freed from their wrap pinga, give the impression when seen in vists of solid walls of masonry. All that remains is to complete their adornment with shields and flags and lamps, but this, of courte, will not be done until the last possible moment in view of the an ertainty of weather conditions.

The

HONGKONG BOXING

ASSOCIATION. S FINALS IN THE NOVICES TOURNA

MENT

MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF

"THE COLONY DECIDED.

Interest in the Novices' Tournament

MONDAY, APRIL, SED, 1932.

Third Round-Callaghan did botter. In this round and scored left to the body and face and crossed to the jaw. He was boring in dangerously with head down and was warned by the referee. Duncan was consderably jolted with body blows and although he tried hard to turn the tables, it was easily Callaghan's round. was not only maintained, but increased. ed but Duncan, recovering ground, land- Fourth Round.-Callaaghan still attack- on Saturday, when the finals were decided a left which had Callaghan down for ed at the Theatre Royal. Every sent weight. Callaghan put in some good work

confident, placed some heavy rights to after thin and had the best of the round. occupied and the heat must have been a

Fifth Round-Callaghan, smiling and Yuen Gardens also has drawbacks in un-body and jaw. When forced to the ropes, certain weather. The smoothness of the Duncan fought hard but missed two arrangements for the tournament have opportunities of putting his opponent out certainly been a credit to all concerned.. of action.

Revere tax upon the boxers. In this

ing & number of cars for the accommoda-matter it is a choice of evils as Ming tion of the staff and suite.

On his way to the Pavilion, that morn- the Prince of Wales will inspect the special request. His Royal Highness met this battalion in India just before it embarked for Hongkong and he asked, then, that he might be given the opport unity of meeting them again. The late King Edward VII was Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment, whose fall title is "King Elward's Own Grenadiers."

102nd Greuadiers. This will be at his own

THE PRINCE'S OTHER

ENGAGEMENTS.

NOVICES TOURNAMENT FINALS.

the Association, put the belt round Dan- Tha Chief Justice, who is Chairman of can amid great enthusiasm. Callaghan also received an ovation for hia, fine per- formance. King tired

Featherweight Class-Pte. Cutting King's) beat L/C. Crotty (King's). Nei ther side did much damage in the first round but in the second Crotty scored very wall and his opponent missed some very hefty upper cuts. Cretty made a good start in the third round but Cutting was the harder hitter and obtained the verdict.

PRESENATATION OF TROPHIES.

Before presenting the prizes, the Chief Justice, in a short speech, thanked the Services for the help they had given in making the tournament a succes. Both Navy and Army boxers had put up a very good show. It was evident that the King's Regiment, had some first-rate boxers and were good sporte." Не hoped this would be the first of a series unsatisfactory that very

tournaments. One thing he thought few civilians figured in the tournament,

hoped the remark would be received in The tournament, he believed, would ba spirit if he said "Wake Up, Civilians the means of introducing better boxing in Hongong,

of

THE AWARDS.

He

11 The winners, runners-up and best losers then received their prizes the collection of cupe was a very handsome one. The uames of the winners and runners-up appears from the foregoing report; the best losers were

Sixth Round-This round, which Flyweight Class. ~~ Pte. Smith and proved to be the last-opened in lively L/Cpl. Smith (both of The King's Regt) style. Callaghan landed a right to the act in a fairly lively encounter. Thers body and a left to the jaw; Duncan got the in a left to the face which sent Callaghan was much in-lighting in which Private" administered a number of rabin a blow on the neck, Callaghan, tried to down for a count of two. Duncan gat bit punches He soon showed himself to close, but a left to the solar plexus knock- The public will be notified within a

be the better man and L/Cpl. King gave ed h'm down again and he gave up after up in the second round.

a count of five. short time now as to traffic regulation, The Prince's engagements in the

Bantamweight Class. Pte. Johnson closing of strests, etc., during the Prince's pavilion that morning will be to receive Inn Honorary Degree, at 12.45 a.m. and

(The King's) was from Sig. King (Haw progress from, paint to post. There for this ceremony those who have been in-kine) on points. Both were willing and one important variation in the official sited are requested to be in their seats the fight was a good one.

His Royal High. | programme of events to announce. H.M.S.not later than 11.30 a.m.

now will steam into Hongkong harness will then lay the foundation stone towards the end and received a good bour at eight o'clock on Thursday morn-(by electricity) of St. Stephen's Girls' many face punches. ing, instead of seven o'clock as previously Calege and receive a Masonic Address. intimate!! A comaderable section of the The afternoon will be given up. to the European unity will have already race meeting and in the evening the taken their seats (or their stand, as the Prince and 50 other guests will be enter fate of the ballet has decre) in the tuned to a Chinese banquet at the Tai- Royal Pavilion before the Prince lands; ring Theatre. Simultaneously, a Chinese the reinside will no doubt, be present plas-adapted by Mr. R. H. Kotewall- in full force along the Prava to see the will procred on the stage, official landing on Blake Pier and the

THE BALL Prince's ride in the ipreint chair to the Pavilion. Having regard to the impas- The last event and for many, the most sivity of our Chinese friends, Europeans important one of the Prince's visit will avill doubtless make up in volume of cheer- be the Ball given by the community at the Jing what they lack in numbers.

Pavilion. There are various announce- In the Pavilion the Prince will reply ments to be made whose observance will briefly at the conclusion of each of the tend to make the arrangements pass off address, chat will be presented to him. more smoothly. In the "first place, it is For this function by the way, levee dress very strongly urged that guests should be will be de rigear, but strict, formality in in the Pavilion by 0.15 p.nt, at intest. this respect is not being insisted upon. The band will play during the assembling li hea heed, arranged that the handsome of the guests, although dancing will not embroidered and illuminated addresses begin until the Prince arrives, shortly wilt be ou view during the early part of after the time mentioned. this werk at the shop of Messrs. Kelly

Cars on arrival will be directed to the and Walsh.

entrance near the ladies' cloakrooms: that is to say, the portal which faces the Praya. Vehicles will then proceed to the Supreme Court where all men who do not use the Hongkong Club will leave their The public is not being invited to see cont. A covered way has already been the meeting of the Prince and the Boy constructed from the Supreme Court to Senut and Girl Guides. The only visitors the Pavilion. will be the parents, of a Chinese Boy The Hand of H.MS. Renown, relieved, Sent who is to be presented by His Royal at times by the band of the Hongkong Light Cruisers) mot L.B. O'Hara (Sub- Hgihness with a life-saving medal. It is Hotel, will play for the dances; a pro- marines). This was & furicus bout. to be quite an informal and joly affair:gramme of 16 has been arranged. A O'Hard fought somewhat wildly at first Wolf Cubs and Brownies-which buffet supper will be served by the Houg but later steadied down and had Thomas means junior boy scouts and girl guides-kong Hotel and the Prince will take down three times for 9, 8 and 9, with will be formed up in Government House apper in the retiring room.

blows to the beurt. In spite of this heavy Grounds. On arrival of the Prince, There is to be a special dais in the ball-punishment Thomas fought gamely und older scouts and giri guides, who have and his personal party, in addition to the man down for seven. O'Hara was down beer in hiding among the bushes will dnis in front of the Prince's retiring room. in the second round and the pace come out and form up on their respective His Royal Highness will take informal throughout was such that both men were colours, Later it is hoped that the Prince leave of the Colony when he proposes to much distressed towards the end of it. will have something to say to them, and retire froia the Ball and proceed to the in the last round both men were hitting he will also present the medal, already Renoir. The National Anthem will then wildly but Thomas happened to get in

be played, the Prince standing meanwhile right to the jaw and O'Hara was knocked The luncheon that day at Government on the principal dais. God bless the House Will almost certainly be a quiet one. Frince of Wales" will follow and no

Heavyweights-The contest was be tween A.B. Gran (Hawkins) and L/B There will be no guests other than the doubt the Colony will make the most of Rose (RG.A.). Grace forced the nace Royal Party

its last opportunity of conveying to the from the start but Rose saved himself Prince an expression of its affectionate by some clever, dodging, Grace had a con: sentiments towards himself and loyal at siderable advantage in length of reach tadtment to the Throne.

and by the third round was handling h's opponent as he liked. Rose, however, was able to avoid several blows which ought to have been decisive, Grace put in some deadly straight lefts towards the end which must have given his opponent Grace secured the a lot of trouble.

THE BOY SCOUTS AND GIRL GUIDES.

Lightweights Pte. Flynn (King's) knocked out L.S. Wrigley (Hawkins). In furious in-fighting at the start Fynn forced his man to the ropes but the tables were turned when Wrigley got in straight right. The second round was hard Fought. Wrigley was down for a count of two but later had the mastery and stunned his opponent with two blows to the head. In the last round Flynn was scoring well and a left to the jaw and a right to the heart knocked Wrigley out,

Welterweights-Gunner Barker (R.G.A met L/C Orr (King's). Both men missed badly in the first round and not much damage aggressor in the second, and knocked out Orr with the last of several heavy blows to the face

Middleweights-Pie, Thomas (R.M.LI

was done.

Barker was the

Bantams.-J. W. Baldwin. Featherweights Pte. McSally. Light weight-P.D. Loef. Welterweights.--Stoker Anderson. Middleweights-Ginr, Moxworthy. Unit Cups. The King's Regiment came. The Chief Justice also distributed the first with points: H.M.S. Harkias points; and the Light

next with

9 points.

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ad Rest of Garrison tied with..

.....

A CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. During the proceedings, the Manager Mr. J. Brecks) announced that C.P.O. Morgan (H.M.S. Harkin)-Welter and Middleweight Champion of the China Any welterweight in the

grand how!" will be given, and the room, intended for the use of the Prince in sorne "whirlwind "exchanges had his Fleet-chadly' Kerzison preferre

-mentioned.

P

THE GARDEN PARTY FOR EX- SERVICE-MEN.

THE INVITATION TO THE RECEPTION.

J

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Colony,

Mr.

AB. McBride, of the Hawking, then and thers accepted the challenge, amit cheers. The officials principally concerned in for the the arrangements

Buccessful very three days meeting were the official re- free. Mr. A. Mardoch; the Manager, Mr. J. Brooks: the bon secretary, Mr. G. G. N. Tinson; the time-keepers, Messrs. W. Pitt and A.B. Allan. W. Logan, Sen. Leat. Commander Mac- Ewan, and Lieut.Commander Douglas- Hamilton shared the duties of referece and the Judges were: Captain Cross, Lieut. G. J. Jonra, Lieut. Leader (2nd. Batts. The King's Reg.): Lieut. Bell, RN., Lieut.-Commander Drew, R.N., Lieut. Kennedy, R.N., Lieut. Commander Hake, R.N.R., Mr. J. S. McCann, Mr. F. C. Hall, and Mr. D. C. Logan."

HONGKONG'S TRÅDE.

Many more ex-Service men have reveal-j ed themselves than it was supposed the Colony contained, and the Garden Party in the afternoon will be quite a big affair. There is a good deal of misunderstand The guests invited to meet the Prince ing prevalent in the Colony regarding will number about 300. They will be the invitations issued for the reception found to have Been service on many and ball. Some of the tickets are print- verdict on points. Fronts and some of them have had some ed in red ink and others in blue. Red

CATCHWEIGHT CONTEST. extraordinary adventures and vicissitudes tickets entitle their holders to aitting in the course of their Army careers.

The fifteen-round contest for the Fen accommodation in the Pavilion at the The

The fortnightly price current and market party will include a few Indian police who the reception; the blue tickets to stand therweight Championship of the Colony saw active service; some of these willing room only. It is commonly sup- and the Scott Harston Belt could not report, -inazed by the Hongkong General

Chamber of Commerce, states:- cone from Macao. There will also be 2c posed that there has been discrimination take place because one of the entrants

Cotton Piece Goods and Fancy Cotton ex Service men from Canton and over 50 in the issue of the tickets. We learn that Teddy Nel (Hongkong) was 1lbs over

The fought as a Goods-Since our last officers of the this has not been the case: it is all a brera mi the Mercantile Marine. It will matter of luck in the ballot, except in catchweight contest instand, en is been a Fair den und zet report there has x-Service men to join their comrades in the case of the leading residents who are ed the scale at 1977lbs. and A.B. Chadable sales of Lenos and White Shirtings. Small transactions are reported in 81 lbs. arms on this occasion was cordially to be presented to the Prince when he wick (Merazion) st 12dbs. exactly.

Neal did not wait for any polite and 7 lbs. Greys. Daily clearance are accepted and 20 members will be present lands at Blake Pier, and whose arrival from Les Groupement des Anciens Com- little delayed.

at the Pavilion consequently be a exchanges but went straight for his man maintained.

There is Beating accorn whom he hustle somewhat, landing a Cotton Yarn The darket has ruled battants. Français de Hongkong. There modation in the Pavilion for only 1000 shrewd blow to the body almost at once. quiet and & very small business transpired. will be no formality about the Garden but, sitting and standing, the place will Chadwick retaliated to the nose and Neal Values remained on the easy side. Distur- Party. The guests will be seated at accommodate 2,500.

Hence, "the ballot.

found the floor but was on his feet again bances are reported from Yunnan province tables on the lawn and the Prince will Over 700 persons who applied for invita- immediately. In-fighting followed and and before entering the market. dealera walk from group to group and have a chat tions were unfortunate enough not to Neal received heavy blows to the face. are waiting for a restoration of batter and shake hands.

get drawn in the ballot, though room He was cornered and, as he tried to get trading conditions which they hope will

away, Chadwick landed a right to the be shortly realised. pay yet be found for a few of them.

Quotations are:- jaw and knocked his man out, finally, in No. 10s. "8155 to $188. No. 12 8170, to! THE ILLUMINATIONS.

73 seconda from the start.

$195. No. 18. $105 to 8220, No. 208. $900. The

winner, it

is interesting to note, to $220. Arrivals 8,200. Shipments ni was traped by staff Sergeant Hunt of Sales 1,500 bales. Unsold stack 6,000 the South China Military Police, on the balea. Bargains 10,000 bales. system of a Swede, named Lund, who is Woollens, Clearances are better bat a well-known instructor in "P.T." to the only small lots of fresh business are British Army.

being booked. Extreme caution is being] MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. exercised by both importers and dealera

Raw Cottona-In the absence of busi- The fifteen-round contest for the Mid-

nesa, quotations are,pominal as follows:- dleweight Championship of the Colony Indian grades at 24 to $30. Chinese and the Hongkong Daily Press belt, pro-grades at $29 to 337 per picul. duced an excellent and hard-fought battle.

Metals-More enquiry has been in ovi The shipping craft in the harbour will C.P.O. Callaghan (Submarines), 154hs denec during the last fortnight.

Steel First Rosul-Callagham scored twice wire Naile 18-3in. have been done at 88.70 Bars have been placed at $5.25 to $5.40. Later in the evening, after viewing the of course, take their part in the general met A.B. Duncan (Magnolia), 185lbs,

scheme of decoration and illumination. Slluminations from the harbour, the Prince the Harbour Office is providing Interns to the face and also landed a right to to 18.80. Steel Plates have been booked will be seen on a special stand on the and candles free of charge for this Fur best of it for the rest of the round. for the thicker. London reports a firmer the chest. Duncan, however had the 10.00 to $7 for thin sizes and $5.50 harbour side of the Pavilion, from which pose. Not only will all the big ships be Three times he had his man down for position he will see the Chance up in outlined in red lights, but all the cargo nearly the full count after heavy body market, with Continental war heroing procession. This will be formed up in beats, junks and sampane sa well. Happy Valley as it will need plenty of The Prince and party will make a tour

Callaghan was evidently out- space to get it into due order. On reach of the harbour on Thursday night on the matched but he pluckily came up more protracted.

smiling

'THE POLO.

Neville and Mr. C. B. Fisher.

"

It is not known yet who will be the members of the Rennon's polo team, but We are informed that the occupanta Hongkong will be represented by Mr. 3. of but few of the houses on the hillside Beli-Irving, Mr. J. E. Ht Bibby, Capt. overlooking the harbour have, au yet, requisitioned lanterns for decorating thair houses during the Prince's visit. The Committee are anxious that the dis play shall be as magnificent as possible, and they still have 50,000 lanterns to dis- candles pose of, each containing two which will burn for eight hours each.

THE HARBOUR ILLUMINATIONS."

THE OFFICIAL BANQUET.. About 170 guests will attend the Oficial Banquet at Government on the first even ing. The guests will be presented to the Prince on their way to the Banquet Hall.

THE CHINESE LANTERN PROCESSION,

blows

each time,

with orders. Deliveries are

por

Flour Market Report-Stock; About ing the Hongkong Cricket ground, the steam tender, Stanley proceeding eastward procession will turn to the right and through man-of-war anchorage, then round other strong start and bad Duncan to

Second Round.-Callaghan made an- 2,000,000 sacks. Quotations: American Patent 23.80 per anck, American Straight emerge on the Prays at the V.RO. Admiralty Buoy No. 1 and thence, west the ropes with left to the face and 83.05 per suck, American Cut-off 83.08 pavilion, and proceed west-wards along ward through the central fairway and the right to the body. the Water Front; the Royal spectator, will fairway, buoys and thenco back to Blake the lead and knocked Callaghan down tralian No. 1 3.10 per sack.

Duncan again took sack, Shanghai Flour $3.50 per mck, Aus- thus have a much as possible of the propier, using central fairway. All launches twice, once with a voicious left to the Window Glass-A small business was cession in view at any time, and the and ferries are warned to give the Stanley jaw. A few momenta later Callaghan was done at quotations for shipment from scene for a mile along the Praya, looking a wide berth when going through the down again from a left which nearly Continental Porta during April. Market Teft and right, will be the mors effective. Harbour at this time.)

winded him.

is quietly steady.

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