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I am sure those of you, who could not for "Yarious reasons enter into the true spirit

MORNING.EVENTS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 1923

CounseStart from Club house line of yachting must have enjoyed watching Koulyon Lock (P.), (3) Markoont on Club W to FAUX; Channel Rocky (F), (9) this mustained efforts of the grizzly shell-line (P.), (4), Marabost off Kowloon Dock backs, the bowlers, now too decrepit to Point (P) (5) Markboat off Black trust themselves on the Isop, and to Mr. ↑ Head's Point (P.),. Finish Club house "Carpentor We are much indebted for line W to E Total distanca: 31 miles.

arranging this excelirat form of enter For this case Singapory drew yachts tainment Even His Excelency, the Gov-ddanne, and Winifred, Mr. Davison hernor, who has honoured is with his pre ssenes hure to-day appears to have fallen a xistim to the game. Da behalf of the members of this club I thank His Ex eeey for his attendance and run assure him of a hearty welcome at all and asy of our little function

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be trying conclusions with Shanghai Row: To-day and to-morrow out oarsmen will Ing Club men in the Interport events, We have sent off telegrams urging them ou to superhuman effort. We wish them lack and hope to get a reply that they have won everything as Hunti

THE KING'S BOXING TOURNAMENT.--

SATURDAY NIGHT'S FINALS AND

SEMI-FINALS.

SOME SURPRISING DECISIONS,

The King's Regimental Boxing Tourna taking the former and Capt. Broddenburg ment was continued on Saturday night the biter. The Hongkong Jachts wore at the Murray Barracks, when the semi filadys and Seuluek, Mr. Pearon handling- the rat named and the Vice-Commodore anal and in some cases the finals were of the Club the latter. Gladys hold the worked of. There was another large windward side of the starting line and crowd of spectators including HE the khe was first over the line closoly followed the first mark almost together; in fact and Commodore H. E. Grace, RN. The by Idunas. Both these boste running to Governor (Sir RE Stubbe KCALG.) they continued the course to the finish in fighting on the whole was good though company. The Gladys, however, finished some of the decisions of the umpires and the couren" frate with nearly two minutes referees did not give satisfaction to the to epare. Sealark and. Winifred also kept spectators. In two cases, at least, this together, the latter getting over the line was most obviour. In the final of the 162 seconds in front of the former. Novices Light Weights between Pte The following are the times for the Proffit and L-Cpl. Clements, the Corporal morning race started at 11 o'clock was certainly the better man, but the

Yacht,

Finishing time, decision were the other way. Again in the final of the Regimental Feather Weights Pre. Bende very "consistent fighter all through last on points to Pte. Kinsella according to the judges, but the Beale, was the better man of the two. general consens of opinion was that He showed skilt and science whilst the other man was just a slogger.

Before concluiting my faw remarks would like to take the opportunity of thanking all those members and Ladies wha bave contributed to the succese of this afcorneon's sport sed particularly) would I thank Mr. Ralph, our worthy and energetic · Secretary who is mainly res | ponsible for all the Aernagements..

Thore is one thing I would like to call) the attention of the ladies to. They have helped us our wonderfully hero to-day and I hope they will place their services at the disposal of the British Legion next Satur day and help in the sale of poppie, the proceeds of which will be used in the good cause of assisting the widows and depen. dant of those who sacrificed their lives for us in the great war.

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I will now call up a Mrs. Grace to pre- sent the prizes. It gives us great pleasure to bave Sir Grues perform this ceremony as she has always taken keen interest in yachting and has attended all over gala days, also, her daughters who are keen heims women and have taken part in the races to-day.

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The prizea were than presented and Mr. Grace was later the recipient of handsome bouquet of flowers from the hands of Mis Beryll Arthur (daughter of the Vice-Commodore). Three cheers for Mr Grace and the ladies who had taken part in the racing were called for by Mr. Blair and were readily given.

Commodore GRACE, replying on behalf of his wife," thanked the members fur the honour accorded to Mrs. Grice and went on to say that the Commodore of the Club had forgotten one thing and he now desired him to mention it. This was that the Club would be always ready to receivo lady members and, he believed his exact wordy "were, "that they would be received. with open arms."(Much laughter).

Numg of Yacht.

Fin Corr Time Time.

Gladys (Hongkong Adane (Singapore)

Taifred" (Singapore)

1.12.20.69 .: 12.29.45 12.29.31 19.30.21

- Scalark (Hongkong)

The points awarded for the morning were:-

Hongkong Singapore Tai

AFTERNOON EVENT."

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W to F (1) Lyeman Bacon (P.), (2) COURSE: - Start from Club house line Channel Rocks (P), (3) Lycanin Beacon (S.), finish Club house. E to W. Total distance 7 miles,

The afternoon event commened at 'clock, tiffin being served during the interval The wind was fairly steady though. It freshened towards the finish. There was a clow start and with the ex ception of Sealark the yachts got over the line together. The lead was soon taken by Windferd, closely followed by Gladys, with Adanac slightly to the leeward. This yacht gradually crept up and went ahead, increasing her lead right up to the finish.

The following are the time for the afternoon event:--

Finishing time.

Yacht

unde (Hongkong) Glady (Singapore)

4.55, 3 4.58.11

4.58.20" 5.14.53

Owing to the lengthy programme the competitions were not completed and it tinued on Tuesday at 9 p.m. after which was announced that these would be con the prizes are to be distributed by Col. Blake, the Commanding Officer of the the troopa, in China. Regiment, and who at present commands

REGIMENTAL MIDDLEWEIGHTS" (FINAL)" L-Cpl. Drennan e Pte. Dyer. The fight went the full distance and is "was] a splendid tussle. The Corporal scored freely in all three rounds, using a very strong left with effect. Dyer was wild at times..

REGIMENTAL LIGHT WEIGHTS (FINAL). Pte. Flynn r. Pte. Ayre.-Pte. Flynn won on points after a very even bout. The winner showed up well in the last round when he was superior in all points. In the first two rounds Ayre was quite as good as the winner,

NOVICES BANTAM WEIGHTS (SEMI-FINALS),

Ptc. Taylor . Pte. Alderson-Taylor

Winifred (Hongkong) Sralark (Singapore) The points awarded for the afternoon won on points. were:-

Hongkong Singapore

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Pte Parsons". Pte. Q. 0. Hughes- Pte. Hughes won on points.

UNA (FINAL).

WIRELESS.

WARNING TO SHIPS IN

SCHONGKONG.

A notification by the Harbour Master published in the current issue of the Cruzernment Gazette for the guidance of masters of vessels states that, although Telegraphy Ordinance, 1913, is not-pro- hibit the use of wireless telegraphy en dard merchant ship, whether British of the harbours of the Colony for the or foreign, whilst such ship it in any purpos, of making or answering signals

and, except in exceptional sircumstances, of distress, calls for assistance should only be made in bona fide cases of danger, only by the vessel in distress. In typhoon weather special care must be taken, a at such time any wireless telegraphy signalling, not absolutely necessary, might seriously interfere with urgent commun), cations from Yeavels ab sex On the signal Q.RT being made by Cape D'Aguilar vessels in the harbours of the Colony must immediately censo making signals.

regulations mada under the Wireless

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CHERIBON STATION OPENED FOR PUBLIC USE. The following information has been British Consul- received from the Gencral,

Batavia: Commencing from 1st November next, the coast-station at Caeribon belonging to the Department munication with ships at sea. of War will be opened for public cam-

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The working hours of the wireless const-station at Cheribon will be as follows:-On working days from 7 am, to.8 p.m.: On Sundays and holidays from 0a.m. to 10 am, and from 4 p. to 5 p.m. The above hours are all expressed in terms of Mid-Java time.

INDIAN

CONSTABLE

TOREATENED."

· ARMED "MEN OBJECT, TO BE SEARCHED.

An Indian constable, No. 93, was threatened by six men who were going down the steps of Excelsior Terrace into Robinson Road near Conduit Road It appears that the constable was on duty bridge; at 90 o'clock on Friday night.

and had reason to suspect the men." He "ordered them to stop to be examined, bút they drew their arms-a-revolver and a dagger-and ware lost sight of in a few

Pto. Taylor Pte 0. 0. Hughes-mements. Hughes knocked his man in the first round in a very convincing manner. Taylor did not get a chance and looked beaten from the start,

OFFICERS FEATHER WEIGHTS.

FINAL..

Ple. Boals 2. Pic.. Kinsella-Beale, a Youngster with a convincing stylṛ, looked like a winner from the start though he certainly did not have things all his own way. Kinsella is a slogger with plenty of grit. In the last round Beale lost neveral opportunities of disposing of his man and he lost on points; another surprising decision.

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REGIMENTAL FEATHER WEIGHTS

(SEMI-FINALS)

When the afternoon's sport had beca completed and after tea had been served Daring the afternoon the King's Regis in the boat house, the Commodore of the antal band was in attendance and played Club (r. D. E. Blair) addressed the a delightful selection of musiqi

gathering After mentioning that it was The Following are the results of the pleasure for the Hongkong Club to racing:

have entertained the representatives of ENGLISH RIO CRUTHERS.

the Royal Singapore Yacht Club and to Course:-Start Murray Pier Line (W.{

have raced with them in an interport Capt. Howard Liott. Rodding.- to E.), Cast Rock Buor (5.), Finish Club event, he went on to say that the condi-The bout opened in favour of Lt. Red- House Line (W. to E.). Distance: tions for sailing that day had been very ding who showed more acienes. There was miles.

favourable. There had been an E. N. sudden change when Capt. Howard got E. breeze and very moderate sens which in a beauty to point rending Lieut. Red Sailed by

meant that the rags had been sailed under ding to the boards, the gong saving him. fair and square conditions. The Singapore He. had not fully recovered when the h. m. . . . #yachtsmen, although they had lost the second round commenced and went down U and I...Mr. H. S. Rouse 722 60 3 0.10 veet, had not lowered their flag to Hong twice from blows to point before the Ailem Mr. Williamson 3 43 18 3 40 18 ing they had finished record and third, was very placky.gad

kong without struggle. In the morn referee stopped the fight. Licut. Redding IrMr.Southerland 413 0411.50 whereas Hongkong had finished first, and NOVICES FEATHER WRIGHTS (BEMI-FINALE). Tavy If..Officers of ra. MISER NA

fourth, which only gave Hongkong Tamar (did not finish). advantage of one point. In the afternoon.

Pte. Egan . L.-Cpl. Baker.-Pte. Egan they had not been so lucky and lost three won on points, points.

Pte Hayter r. Pte. Tierney-Hayter After giving the details of the points won on points, scored the Commodore congratulated their

(FINAL) Singapara friends on putting up such a Pte Egan v. Pte, Hayter.On the BOOK

owa helasmen, both of whom had of the competition but to the surprise of to E), Mark off Kowloon Dock Paint (registered a win, Mr. Pearen in the mom everybody the final bout opened in Mark of Black Hend Point (P.), Mark ing and Capt. Arthur in the afternoon. favour of Hayter. Ho showed a lot more Bout Club House Line (P). Twice They were very as said that it was not fight then he had done hitherto and was

grateful to them. -In cabolarion usual to have a prize giving at euch always on the aggressive in the first two Carter (Kings) - Martin, who gave za events, but they had one or two little rounds. Both stood to each other well 7 lbs opened stylishly but was soon on souvenirs which they would like to present to the end with Egan improving as the the defensive, the soldier's slogging to the competitors. He called on Mrast gong sounded Hayter won on Arthur (wife of the Vice-Commodore) to points.

"CHINESE RIG CRUISERS.

Hon. Mr. Lowe. 47 7161 gnie. 10 55 ante.

Bibe Lady Jean Mr. Raymond

----- LADIES RACES.

Handicap Class.

the

Course-Start Club House Line (W. Now. He had also to congratulate semi-finals Egan looked the likely winner!

round... Distance 4 and a half miles: Buliai Hay V.3. ALII 8.

· Diani................ Sīrs. Arthur......... 4 110)

MILIA. 6.

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ONE DESIGN CLASS. Amira. Murray 30 57 Il legion Miss Robertson. 449 21 4 41 58 Hayward Ways Class Gladys Mrs. Adams........... 4 48 40...... same. Sevtárk......Atra. Cock........

Guel Clash, Same Court as Hayward Hays

I' eructe...Miss P. Grave... 14 08 09 Jou... Mrs. Blaker.... .... &.00" 20

INTERPORT SAILING.

Kiire.

same. same.

make the presentations. All four helias NOVICES LIGHT WEIGHTS (SEMI-FINALS). men were the recipients of souvenira of Pte. Proffito. Pio. McLoughlin.

Proffit wes or points, we

the 'ccasion.

Pte. Brennan, L Cpl. Clements-The Corporal won on puints Brennan a

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After cheers had been given for the ladies who had axisteri for the day and for Class. Bredenburg said they had ben badly very plucky.

the Singapore interpoft crow, Capt. benton (cries of "No! No!"), but they hoped for a better result when Hongkong visited Singapore. It was with very Private is

Pte. Proffit v. L.-Cpl. Clements.-The great pleasure that he presented to the

slogger with not much Royal Hongkong Yacht Club from the science: the Corporal, on other hand, hag Royal Singapore Tacht Club a Challenge the makings of a very good boxer. Ea The Interport sailing event between R.H.R.Y.. under conditions which, would well and in the frst two rounds thers Cun to be raced for hy rachts of the has a good straight right and a swinging left. They both stood up to each other Hongkong and Singapore was sailed off be stated in a deed of gifting the Cus was plenty of give and take Towards yesterday under the auspices of the The Commodore in accepting Royal Hongkong Yacht Club and resulted on behalf of the Club, naked Capt. Brey- the end of the bout the Corporal was in Victory for Hongkong by thirteen enburg to convey the thanks of the Clali to very fresh but to the surprise of many points to cine. The racing on the whole their colleagues at Singapore; The cun, the judges awarded the fight to Profit was very close and in the morning Hang- he said, was quite a good es any of the on points.

HONGKONG'E VICTORY OVER SINGAPOLE

Pt, Orr walk over from Pte. Barrac Loughbo

Pte. Scott Pie. Robinson. Robinson retired in the second round.

REGIMENTCAL DANTAMS (SEMI-FINALB). Pte. Alderson. Pte. Smith-Smith won on points.. Hughes was knocked out in the second Pte. Hughes Cpl. Thompstone.

round.

GARRISON OPEN WELTEN WEIGHTS (FINALS). Stoker Martin (H.M.S. Diodems) v. Pte,

methods being too much for the Stoker in the first round. By keeping a straight left Martin, in the eccond round, man- As it was he came in for the worst off aged to keep his 'aggressive opponent aff.

it again. In the final round Martin took up the attack at the start but he did not do much damage, the soldier having a great advantage in, beight and reach. The soldier won on points, after having the best of all through.

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BOY CLASS "E" (FINAL).

REGIMENTAL HEAVY WEIGHTS (FINAL), C.S.M. Reardon . Sergt. Smith-The Sergrant-Major was bleeding over the right eye in the first round but it was nothing serious and he jolted hia - ppponent, the heavier run by 10 be, several times by blows to point. The

Boy New Boy GibhsGibbs, the aller boy was afraid of New who was awarded the fight in the first round.

kong only led by one solitary point In challenge trophies they already pracased. NOVICE WELTER WEIGHTH (SEMI-FINAL) Sergeant showed signs of tiring in the

the afternoon Singapore did not do sa well and lost another three points.

The helmsmen for the day were Mr. J. Pearce and Capt. Arthur (the Vice- Commodore) for Hongkong; with Capt. Tredenburg and Mr. Davison represent- ing the Royal Singapore Yacht Club.

This concluded the proceedings.

·ARMS SEIZURE.

ON THE EMPRESS 'OF

Pie. Kelly #. Pt. Kendall Pte. Kelly second round and was inclined to fight wen on points. One of the best fights of wildly. His aggressive tactics, however, the night

L-Cpl. Jessop. Pto, Highton, The Paid and amidst much excitement and Corporal was knocked out in the first cheering he was awarded the fight on roundi

points. DADERA BOY CLASS "A" (FINAL)./.

would persist in holding and they spoil

Boy Caddick o Bor Brook The boys ed quite a good fight. It was rather a tamo affair, all through on account of this Boy Brooks won on points.

PINAL

AUSTRALIA.

The engineer torekeeper found sixty- The four yachts used belonged to mem-seven Mauters, thirty wooden stocks for Pte. Kelly 2. Pt. Highton-Kelly took hers of the Hongkong Club and to make Mauser, and 3.500 ragade of ammunition a count in the first round and shortly things absolutely fair these were drawn on board the R.M.S. Empress of afterwards he was knocked down again, for by the competing belmamen before Aurali on the ship's arrival hem on The referee stopped the fight awarding the racing commenced in the morning. Friday. Tacy werd handed over to the victory to Highton. Highton was all. In the afternoon the helmsmen changed Sergt. Sonra of the Water Poller who over his man from the word "go." yachts. That is to say, the Singapore removed them to the policy aneury. yachtsmen in the afternoon suiled theN KAUM

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OFFICERS' CATCH WEIGHTS (FINAL) tae yachts used by the Hongkong yachts- WAS IT A CASE OF SMUGGLING T

Lieut. Jones List White Ligt! men in the morning and vice versa. The

On Friday when the 1.5. Empress of Jones after being told not to wrestle, individual points awarded to the com- Australia was off Cape Collinton on its got the worst of it in the first round.

were as follows :

petitors

Helmaan.

Mr. Pearce,

Points for

Hongkong 5 (1st)

Alr. Davison,

Singapore

Capt. Arthur,

3 (2nd)

3

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tion.

The following are the shield points awarded to the various Companies:-

HQ. “A” CHQBW "A" Co.

B Co.

C Co. "D" Co

He had to keep on the mova to avoid way to the harbour, Chinese jumped Morning Afternoon. Winchester, first noticed the occurrence taking care not come too close to his night

overboard. The ship's plumber, Mr. punishment. There was not much fight

ing in the accoud round Lient. Jones and he at once reported, to the bride opponent. There was no doubt about the 2 (3rd)=7

that a man had gone overheard from the decision right from the start, Lieut.

The liner was put full White winning after a very tame exhibiRN (Bad)sport quarter,

speed astern and it was seen that the man had been picked up by one of two 5° (lat)=6

sampans the occupents of which were (3rd) 1 (4th)-3 The sumpang were later observed to row Cong waving what appeared to be white shirts The yachts and crows used for the day for the shore, were:-Y.; Gladys (J. L. Adams); Y., On the ship's arrival, Staff-Captai Benlark (E. Cook); Y.0. Adanae (H. E. H. G. Holland reported the matter to the Boriver) and 1.5, Finifred (D. H price. It is thought that the man's Blake).

action was in connection with muggling.

Hongkong. ↑ (4th)

Capt, Bredenhora,

Singapore

REGINANTAL PFATHER WRIGIFTS "SF (HEMI-FINALB), T

Pte Johnson. Pie. Bealo. Beale won on paints. referee awarded the bout to Kinsella in Pro Jones Pte Kinella. The the last round

(Continued at foot of nezt eplug.)

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The following were the officials for the

A.S.O., and Licut T. A. Scott-Ball, Referees-Major E. Waite, D-SO.,

Judges Dr. Minett, Mr. Tinson, Lieut. A. Walsh, D.C.M., R.G.A., sod Midshipman Palmer, B.N

Timekeeper. B. S. M. Ering M.COMB Reardon

Redding, M.C., Lin, Y. E. Benke, Lient.

more lent H Committee President, Capt W. J. B

J. C. Bailey, M.M., Sergt. Simmons, and Cpl. Thompstone.

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