1923-02-12 — Page 3

Page

GENERAL NGẠI BONG PING. HIS OWN STORY OF HIS DETENTION KWANGAL OFFICERS MISTAKEN FOR NGAF ARE SHỐT DOWN.

As there have been many reports coloured to suit various interests con- verning the detention and final release of General Ngai Bong Ping and as my of his friends, both Chinese and foreign, are desirous to know the facts of this affair, General Ngai granted an interview to a representative of the Canton Times and the following statement by General Ngai is published by our contemporary:

On January 20th, I was invited by the Yunnan General Yang Hi Man and the Kwangsi General. Lau Cheng Wan to attend a meeting at the River Defence Headquarters at p.m. The objects of the meeting were to disenss→1) a con- tinuance of the attack on General Chen

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 1923.

THE COMIC OFERA SEASON.

SPLENDID WELCOME TO AN

EXCELLENT COMPANY.

When the J. C. Williamson Co., Ltd., opened their Comic Opera seawon ng the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening with Gilbert and Sullivan's ever-popular opera The Gondoliers" they had the satisfaction of facing a bouse crowded in every part-an audience that the Con Piny kept dolighted from beginuing to end. If the comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan are in themselves a powerful attraction, the knowledge that they are excellent performed by being company will certainly materially help ensure full houses for every to

It was evident night of the season. that the Targo audience on Saturday, night were immensely pleased with the presentation of "The Gondoliers." Every

ད་

4

SPORT.

FOOTBALL.

SATURDAY'S RESULTS.

INTERPORT PRACTICE GAME,

Hongkong 4 HMS. Hawkins O

HONGKONG LEAGTE."

DIVISION 11.

University... 5 Hongkong Police 1 H.M.S. Durban 3 South China 'A' 0 United A. C... 2 Kowloon ..... H.M.S. Titanin 9 Fleet Auxiliaries O H.M.S. Hachine 2 St. Joseph's 0 South China 'B's H.M.S. 1mbrose... 1 UNITED SERVICES · REAGUŲ.

DIVISION 11.

King's Regt. .ORG.A.......

"'

INTERPORT GAME.

HONGKONG . H.M.S. HAWKINS,”

The game was played on the Club ground in the presence of a good attend-

"DURBAN RES., SOUTH CHINA “A,"

On St. Joseph's ground the sailors won bỹ three goals to it. The sailors pressed throughout the first half and Dickson opened the score. Shortly afterwards the sailors were awarded a penalty and Thomas scored. After the change of ends Cann got through for the Durban who won as above.

1

UNITED . KOWLOON

Playing ayhome United won by the odd goal in three. Brown scored for the United before the interval, and Chubb for United-and Duncan for Kowloon after the change of ends.

UNIVERSITY. POLICE

On the Club ground the University had Ind of four goals to nil at the in-

terval. "After the change of ends they

Ching Ming and (2) a settlement of the member of the caste" seemed to admirably ance and ended in a win for Hongkons put on two more goals and the Polico

officer

Commander Mak Sing Fang, "omwander the house, when, just before the start of Chan Ting Tai and four other military officers unknown to me. Some of these were not invited but had been ordered Kwangsi Gomat Sum Hong Yis to

ited. General cum was not present. WHY GENERAL UM WAS NOT PRESENT,

by four goals to nife

more

scoring ghee the University won by six goals to one. For the University Wing Tukk scored four goals, Laing 1 and Is

on scre Police

TITANIA "

Dudley scored for the

2. AUXILIARIES.

SOUTH-CHINA-B? . "AMBROSE."

Playing at Sookunpoo the "R" team won by five goals to one,

""

KING'S... TITANIA."

Playing at Scokvapoo in their, retura match in the Hongkong League on Friday evening the King's beat the Titania by two goals to nil

affairs of the city,, Those present at the fit the parts assigned to them. Without

The opening play went in favour of the meeting were Civil Governor Ha Han Min, exception the leading players had pleas- thenewal Chau Lt, Comniander Chan Chak, ing voices and the familiar old songs and king, but erratic shooting kept the Admiral Wen Shi-take representative, the choruses were rendered in a manner some safe. The sailors were without that well merited the applause the aud-Osborne and Warne, their places being General Yang Hi Man's st

filled by Haynes nad Frost "respectively. "Genera! Lua Tak Hin, Commander Wougienee unstintingly gave to them.

A shadow of disappointment came over Hongkong did not settle down to their Heang You Commander Li Vik Piaoy

Crossing over on the Navy "B" game in the first ten minutes and the play the opera, it was announced that the was scrappy, during that time. The Erst

ground with a blank score sheet this "star"

of the Company-Mr. Chus, goal came froin the left wing for Changame ended in a win for the Titani by

two goals to Worktuan-who was to have appeared in put Valentine in possession in front of

Baylock of the the important role of the Duke of Plaza- an open go.) and the Club man stator Auxiliaries put through his own goal and Tore had mes with an accident to his foot ing himself pinced the ball with a slow, and would be unable to appear that even ground shot into the corner of the net, Wiggington scored the second goal. Gale

The missed a penalty. Prior to the meeting Geter Sum hadig. "Relief, however, came before Mr. Hooper having no chance to save. wished to attack the 3rd Div on under Kierson (Mr. Workman's understudy for Hawk took up the attack on the right my command, ou the gund that he sus the part) had been many moments on the and Barkham easily beat Chan So, hut pected that this nisi was hostile and, for he gave instant proof of his failed with his final attempt. The Hong- night launch an attack on him. He ability to interpret the part in a manner kong team then played up with ommunicated his, suspicions to General that promised entire satisfaction, and at confidence, Hudson and Stewart keping Yang Hi Man with the object of in- the end we doubt if anyone in the nue their forwards together. Following good during the latter to join him in a plan of see could have felt that Mr. Kierson's play on the left wing Hongkong forced attack against the 3rd division. General acting of this vitally important part left corner and from the flag kick the hall very much to be desired. Equally dewas coming to the head of Forsyth when Yang was not acquainted with Kwang lightful was the acting of Mr. Victor Adkins knocked clear with his hands tung affairs when he first arrived at Prince as the dignited but highly amus and a penalty against the flakine was Forsyth was entrusted with Canton, but felt that General Sum, who had previously heen, in Kwangtung for Grand Inquister and it should be said awarded. some years, know incal conditions well that both Mr. Kierson and Mr. Prince, the kick and heat Hooper putting Hong- who have excellens voices, sang the de- kong two up. Even play followed during

The sailors were without Emery and Hence when General Sum informed him lightful old songs associated with their, which time Sawyer was injured, but re that General Chen Chiung-min and respective parts in a style that left" ng mained on the field. Hooper was called Rogers, Duval and Kirby turring out in would combine our forces to attack them. possible shadow of a doubt, no possible upon to save his charge which he did their places. The first half was very General Yang was half inclined to believe doubt whatever," that they were well successfully until the interval, which

evenly contested, each goalie being fre General Sum, but he cautioned the latter

cast for their respective parts," Mr. found the sailors two down. not to attack Hanam lest the city would Charles Mattam and Mr. John Ralates From the restart the Hongkong teamquently called upon Following a corner bo involved in ruin. In order to settle appeared as the two gondoliers who put plenty of life into the game and for kick Phillipe left his goal to clear and the question whether the 3rd division figure so prominently throughout the time the Hawkins were on the defen- was friendly ur not, General Yang told play: Mrs. Christina Lorimer was, the sive. Good play by Chu Kwong Yeun was beaten, but Hart sent the fall wide General Sum that there was to be a Duchess of Plaza-Tore, Miss Grace Crotty on the right wing led up to the third with the goalkeeper ten yards out. meeting on the following day where this took the part of Casilda (her daughter), goal,, for the winger heat all opposition Blacoe saved from Grice and, the King's subject could be brought forward for and Mr. Res Workman, that of Luiz, the and put the ball in front of goal enabling going down, Jones was stopped for off discussion. If we find out at the meet Duke's attendant, who ultimate turns Begg to put on the finishing touch and side. A shot from Duval almost acored, ing that the ard division is hostile to us out to be the Prince of Bartatara, and end it past Hooper, The inilors great- Blacoe just tipping over the bar with we can all make preparations on what-the husband of Casilda. Miss Eleie handicapped through the injury to ever plan that may be decided. If we Coram and Miss Byal Walkely, who Sawyer, played up well and Swan saved one hand. Half time, no score. From find, however, that our suspicions are unbecome the brides of the gondoliers must couple of shots from Hynds, but most the restart the King's went down and founded and that there has been a mis also be mentioned as distinguishing them of the shots at goal went wide of the anderstanding, then we can put the matselves by their charming acting and mark Barkham was a great thorn in Put the ball straight in the net, Phillipe ter aside." These were the words Gen. singing. The Italian peasant women and the defence and had two men watching having no chance with a shot from Hart at close range. The King's continued to Yang said to General Sum, Hearing this, Venetian gondoliers made a very pic him throughout the game." On one occa- General Sum was afraid that those at turesque group on the stage and theirsion he turned the ball to Swan from have the most of the game, but their Williams cleared The meeting would not support him and dancing and singing gave great pleasure. very close range from a puss by Imeson, shooting was erratic. on returning to his quarters, he instruct Te is rare indeed that the Far East has the goalkeeper saving well. The fourth and went out to Scott who centered and ed ten of his offers to faily arm them heen visited by a company of such all goat followed clever combination, ending Jones, trapping the ball, rag round aelves and attend the meeting.

round excellence, and a good word" must with Forsyth sending in a very fast shot Lanning and beat Phillips, making the" not be omitted for the orchestra which which Hooper just reached but pushed it score two to nil in favour of the King's. Outside the River Defence Headquar- admirably rendered the tuneful music of against the net inside the post. Several Stocks had a chance but with only Blacoe

the opera..

shots from Bongbong forwards hit the to beat stumbled over the ball which ters a number of troops were en guard

To-night the Company give Trial by posts and croesbar and then rebounded rolled behind. Corners were frequent but Each goal at the time appointed for the meeting.

to play. Just on time Swan was called the ball was badly placed. When the parties gathered at the meet-ury" and the "H.M.S. Pinafore." "

upon to stop the hardest shot of the bad narrow escapes and on one occasion. gane, directed by Hynes from close Blacoe just turned the ball round the range, and the Interport goalkeeper repost as, Duval landed in the the net. The

WHAT HAPPENED AT THE MEETING,

ing, the subject brought up for discussion was not that of the programme as in-

41

+

above.

The teams:-

King's-Blacce; Wynne and Williams: Newton, Hodgson and Barlow; Williams, Hart, Lieut, Jones, Dyer and Scott.

HM.S. Titante-Phillips: McGarrigle and Lanning; Bradshaw, Weedon and

Bone.

Referee: Mr. "Garton."

BILLIARADS

TO-NIGHT'S CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.

"To-night's game at the V.R.C. timed to start at 9 o'clock, should be particular-

meete Mr. A. J. Osmund, is in great interceting as Mr. F. W. Kwok, who form. In a trial match on Saturday Mr. Kwok made a break of 102.

troduced by the chairman General Lau passing bis own quarters his troops mis-ceived applause for his brilliant save, sailors tried hard to pull the game Cheng Wan

took him for some one else and bred into The final whistle left Hongkong winners round but time defeated them and the final whistle left the King's winners ns General Las Tak Hin, Commander the motor car, killing all of the occupants, as above, Yik Puan and Commander Wang Heung Later while standing on the veranda I The forwards on the whole showed good You began immediately to insult and saw Kwangsi soldiers massing cutside the combination but they are out of shooting By this win the King's have a lead of taunt General Chau Lu and Civil Govern gates, ahouting, instead of killing me they practice. The wings have a fine turn of six points in the league their nearest or Hu Han Min, and openly upbraided had accidentially killed their own Com-speed but Chan on the left has better opponents being the Ambrose, them for their disappointments in commanders, and demanded to have me control over the ball than his club mate ing Canton and finding no money or surrendered to them, showing at the on the right wing. Both players seem to quarters prepared for their accommoda- same time a fighting attitude, I then be at fault with the ball in the air for tion. After this they left their seats, and went in and asked the Yunnan Colonel to their attempts to head the ball often General Li" Yik Puno gave the signal transfer me to General Yang Hi Man's failed. The halves are a good set but Let us go, and immediately Commander headquarters,

Leung Yuk Tong has a tendency to play Mak Sing Fong seized me from behind," and at the same time four or five others GENERAL SUM DEMANDS OCNERAL NGAY'S DEATH behind Chan So. leaving, the opposing Stewart, after a shaky The following day General Yang Hiwing, too open. covered me with their guns and dragged me to the floor. One of them fired at Nan sent an order to have me trans-opening, settled down to good "football. Hudson played a hard game and had me, but the shot passed inst over myferred to his quarters, General Yang, ac several shots at goal. The backs put in head as I was being dragged to the floor,corded me every courtesy and attention sotas big kicking which was not good I then caught hold of my opponents and to my comforts during all the time that football as in several instances the ball We rolled on the floor. One of my body 1 was under his protection. guards rushed to my assistance and re- In the meantime General Yang received was sent to the opposing backs who had free kick. Swan had little to do, but ceived the shot that was intended for me. many reports from and had interviews dealt with the shota successfully. A regular commotion was then started and with different bodies representing various With a few minutes shooting practice the troops in the compound below com guilds. He had also telegrams from Dreich evening before the actual match, menced Bring into the room, while those Sun Yat Sen and Hsun Tsuen Sen, and Hongkong will give the Shanghai players on the street, fired into the compound. gradually he became more acquainted a good game. The team will be out on Shouts were heard above the din "Don't with the conditions in Kwangtung, which the Club ground each evening during the fire." As I got up two soldiers con- led him to appreciate the difficulties of coming week and it in expected that a tinued to cover me with their guns and the present situation. During my deten good number of supporters will be pre ordered me to the next room where they tion General Sump Hung Yin either persent to witness the practices. offered me a chair. General Lau Tak sonally or by his representative went on

The are has certain tiny muscles "HAWKINS" RES. *. ST. JOSEPH'S. Bing followed me with a gun with the four consecutive days to demand" of

When objects we look at do not come intention to shoot me, but four Yunnan General Yang either to surrender me to soldiers and a petty officer had been them or to have me shot, but, if General Playing on the Navy "A" ground the up to a sharp focus in the eye, the killed, and the Tannan men; exasperated Yang "either should release me, then Gen Hawkins got another step towards win muscles, exert themselves anduly and by this, threatened to interfore and drive eral Sum would adopt retaliatory steps the division championship. The College enable us to see closely in spite of the out those guilty of the fracas; hence, against him. Each time General Yang only had ten men present when the game General Lau Tak Bing did not care to managed to pacify them, as he was placed started, but they took up the attack from defect. These muscles tire and relax fire at ma. Later on General Yang Hi in a difficult position, for on the one hand the kick off and Ogley headed the ball causing the objects looked at to become

A good position." Man baying beard of this affair immed he was determined to protect me and on over the bar from atcly sent an order to his Colonel de- the other he had to prepare against any Corners fell to both teams, but they were blurred and indistinct, Upon closing the manding who was responsible. for the eventualities with General Sum. And not fruitless The College were playing the eyes for a few seconds the muscles bê- shooting, and also at the same time to until his preparations were completed better football, but the bustling game of come more or lees rested and objects see that I was protected from all danger was General Yang able to invite on last the Hawkin kept them from scoring are clear again for a brief period. General Lau Tak Hing saw this order, Wednesday, February 8th, at noon, dele-Bahmin got away several times on the and he and Commander Wong Heung gates from various societies, as well as wing but failed to centre, and his shote Properly fitted glasses correct eyestrain, Yau left the premises presumably to go

some foreign representatives to witness went behind. Wellman scored for the whether caused by astigmatism or age. sailors before the interval. They were a to the Government Mint where General my release. Sum had his headquarters. But no I feel it my duty to express my heart goal to the good on change of end. The The Hongkong Optical Co., successor to Chinese and opening minutes of the second half were Clark & Co., Manufacturing and Extract Booner had they departed by motor car, felt thanks to my many than the report of fring was heard in foreign friends who endeavoured to help in favour of St. Joseph's and they should ing Opticians, 53, Queen's Road Central; the streets. and it was reported to me me, but were prevented by General Sum have levelled up. Before the close Hewitt have the equipment to fit you glassen

[101 that as General Lau Tak Hing was Hong Yin from baving their wishes scored for the sailors who won by two

properly-AnvÍ, goals to nil Fearried out. (Continued at foot of next column.)

WHAT IS EYESTRAIN ?.

THEATRE

HONGKONG.

ROYAL

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN THEATRICAL FIRM

J. C. WILLIAMSON, LTD.

PRESENT THEIR

GILBERT & SULLIVAN OPERA CO.

By Permission of MR. 3. DOYLE CARTE headed by his Famous London Star Mr. CHARLES WORKMAN

from the SAVOY & LYRIC THEATRES, LONDON,

with Full Cast and Chorus of 40.

On MONDAY, 19th.

* TRIAL" BY JURY.”

AND H.M.9.PINATÖRE."

On TUESDAY, 13th.

* THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE,”.

On WEDNESDAY,14th & THURSDAY, 15th. ** THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD.”

Jn FRIDAY, 16th.

"IOLANTEE,"

On SATURDAY, 17th.

·ŘEDUCED PRICE MATINEE

E.M.S. **PINAFORE,"

At 9.13 "THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER.”

Mr. CHARLES WOREMAN in his Original

Part of Bumerli

PRICES

MONDAY, 19th and TUESDAY, 20th.

'FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HONGKONG THE AMERICAN MUSICAL COMEDY

"KATINKA.”

WEDNESDAY, 21st,

* THE GONDOLIERS »

THURSDAY, 2$nd. -

FRIDAY, 3rd..

PATIENCE,"

EDWARD GERMAN'S ENGLISH

OPERA

* KERRIE ENGLAND.”

SATURDAY, 24th,

GRAND FAREWELL VARIETY

PERFORMANCE

by,

the Entire Strength of the Company in: theiz, Individual Acta.

-E

Box PLANS AT MOUTRIE'S, FRIDAY 2ND,"

$4, $2 & 31.

MATINEE-$3, $2 & $1. Children-HalfPrice-Can Booking Only.

We Manufacture, Export and Retail:-

Swatow Drawn and thread Works, All Kinds of Embroideries,

Hand-made Lace, etc.

Latest Designs. Good Qualities.

Feasonable" Prices

SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.,

18, Des Voeux Road Central.

Telephone No. 2880.

P. O. Box 445,

DO NZ w

WATSONS

46

No

10

ALL agree that the best is the cheapest.

EVERYBODY

agrees that Watsons is a. Whisky preserving the finest -traditions of

SCOTLAND'S BEST

BOLEAGENTE.

Fatson's

do Gulch Mud

Dundia

E

L

Watsons NIO dshotch Whis

Dunder

L

Y

"PHILIPS"

A PHILIPS LAMPR

IS A PERMANENT

ECONOMY

SOLE AGENTS

Holland China Trading

Hong Kong

&

WHYTE