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CANTON NEWS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER

QUEEN WILITELMINA'S

BIRTHDAY.

OBSERVANCE BY THE DUTCH:

COMMUNITY IN HONGKONG, -

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[mou dux criNESE CORRESPONDENT.]

THE STRIKE SETTLEMENT.

The Volunteers are asking for advance

The birthday of Her Majesty Queen copies of the proposed ruléa before sub- saitting Anally to the demanil for the re-Wilhelmina was celebrated by the Dutch organisation of the Corps. Dr. Sun Yat-community in Hongkong on Saturday, sea has suggested a contribution by the 30th August, the actual anniversary fall- Canton merchants of a military fund of ing on Sunday, the 31st. The Consul General (Mr. M. J. Quest) bold a largely The merchants have been ad attended reception before noon; amongst vised by General Fan, one of the media those already being Mr. "Caisford St. tors, to meet this desire. It is under. Lawrence, on behalf of His Excellency the stood that General Fan will see that the Governor, the Hon. the Colonial Secret arms are returned to the Merchant Volus. Į ary, the Commodore and the Naval teers within seven days after August 20th | Secretary, the Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp. and that, should objection he offered to Attorney General, and several Consular any of the proposed rules for the govern representatives. As soon as the first two nent of the volunteers, he will arrange officials had arrived, Mr. Consul General for a better understanding and a revision Quist proposed the toast of Her Majesty in the Dutch and English languages. Thereafter conténuous stream of visitors made the reception a great success.

In the evening the Dutch community celebrated" the day by a dinner in the Dutch Club when' practically all the Dutch people, including two captains of Dutch vessels in port, were present. Mr. J. J. Staargaard the Club's President, pro posed the loyal toust in the beginning of the evening, for which the Consul Gen eral tendered sincere thanks towards the close of the dinner. He availed himself of the opportunity to present the Club with a framed photograph of Princess Juliaha, only whild and daughter of the Queen, who is the heir apparent. Mrs. Staargaard, at the request of Mr. Quist, kindly unveiled the picture.

in favour of the volunteers..

VOLUNTEER OFFICEB SHOT. Major King Shin, of the oth Regiment of Canton Merchant Volun teer Corps, was shot pn the night of August with by General Wu Te-then of the Kwangtung Constabulary, in connec tion with the arms dispute in Canton Major 'Chan was accused of having been instrumental in inciting the general strike in. Cunton It is believed that Major Chan was the only volunteer who lost his life, while on duty in connection with the people's cause. Suitable honour will be conferred by the volunteers on the late Bajor Chad, after the arms have been restored. Major Chau was only 3 years old unl left a wife, three years younger, but no children. • Duty," replied Major Chan, when asked before his death by the authorities as to who had asked him to oppose the Government. ANOTHER MERCHANT VOLUNTEER

. SHOT.

The enlistment and arning of unem ployed coolics at a wage of 35 cents a day as members of the newly-organized Red Army of the Kuomintang Political Party has resulted in another unlawful shooting of a merchant in Cantun. On the morning of August 20th, when some Reds were setting fire to the Y'Sum Tea House which led to the destruction of nineteen buildings at Sup Sam Hong, one Red shot a merchant volunteer on the

back and fatally wounded him, taking a

revolver from his victim:

specic to redeem them.

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KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB. INTERESTING ITEMS FROM THE ANNUAL REPORT.

QUESTION OF PAID SECRETARY TO BE CONSIDERED,'

2ND, .1924

SEQUEL TO A DEAL IN PROPERTY.

CONCUBINE WHO FAILED IN HER PROMISE.

A concubine named Wong, living in The annual meeting of the Kowloon Conduit Bond was the defendant in an Cricket Club is to be held on Friday, action dealt with in the Supreme Court September 19th, when the question of yesterday morning by the Acting Chief appointing a paid servant to take over Justice (Mr. Justice Gompertz) sitting in the duties of Secretary, Steward and Original Jurisdiction. General Custodian of Club property is to be discussed. From the annual report of the Club for the year ending July, 31st. 1924, we call the following extracts:--

FINANCE.

The profit for the year is $300,69 only, this being due to beavy expenditure in connection with repairs, additions, and alterations to the pavilion and ground, and also to the reduction in prices for refreshments. In this connection it must meeting the committee received a man- date from the members present to expend such monies as were necessary for the general improvement and greater comfort of the Club and it is hoped that what has been done has given entire satisfaction.

All the debentures with the exception of four have been redeemed and it is hoped these will be paid off soon.

be remembered that at the last annual

MEMBERSHIP...

A Chinese banker named Lung Shun Chon-surd the defendant for the specific performance of two agreements dated respectively. "November 13th, 1922, and January 8th, 1923, for the sale of the de- fendant to the plaintiff of the properties known as Section B of Marine Lot No. 67 and Section A of Inland Lot No. 1918, and Section L of Inland No. 201.

Alternatively the plaintiff claimed a declaration that he was entitled to have delivered up the title deeds of the "said properties.

In the further alternative the plaintiff' claimed (a) Damages for breach of the

two agreements; and (6) the sum of $37,900 paid by the plaintiff to the do fendant as deposits under the two mea- Since the 1st August, 1921, one hundred tioned agreements. He also claimed in- and nineteen new members have joined terest on the said sum of $7,500 at 8 per the Club, n few old members rejoined and about ninety resigned or had their cent. per annum and the costs of the names removed on account of their de action. parture, or for other reasons: The pre- sent membership is 476 as against 449 in 1922-25

The defendant did not appear in Court and the case was proceed with`ez parte.. The Committee record with deep regret Mr. Campbell Prosser, instructed by H. Dinger, J. W. Hubbard, H. Hutchi-Messrs. Lee and Russ, represented the the deaths of Messrs. A. A. Claxton, P.:

son, G. H. May, N. S. Mages, J. Spittles, plaintif.. The celebrations were extended till an Wai. Stewart and W. L. Wenser. carly hour in the morning.

On Sunday the whole Dutch community joined in n bathing pienie as a fitting and refreshing close of the relebrations of Her Majesty's Birthday.

UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG. THE PEACE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS.

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We are informed by the Acting Regis- trae of the University of Hongkong that

the value of the Pence Memorial Scholar.

ships has been increased by a further

Dr. C. Forsyth, who for many years has After evidence had been tendered by been our popular president, recently left the plaintiff, and other Chinese and Mr. the Colony owing to indifferent health E. Davidson, solicitor, in whose office and has expressed a desire to be relieved certain documents were drawn up, His of his duties in this capacity. A fitting presentation was made to him on behalf Lordshin made an order for specific per- of the Club as a token of esteem and formance of the two agreements together gratitude for hia' valued services.

with the costs of the ease.

Mr. H. E. Stevens, Hon. Treasurer of the Club, left the Colony in June last on transfer to England and the Committee duly appointed Mr. C. J. Roe to fill the vacancy. For his many years of valuable services on the Committee and as Honor ary Treasurer, Mr. Stevens was made the recipient of suitable presentations from the Club before his departure.

COURT OF APPEAL. CARY & CO. 7. GENERAL ELECTRIC

CO....

Messrs. Justice Gomperts and Dyer Ball The first shooting of merchants by the

GROUNDS AND PAVILION.

sat in the Court of Appelato Jurisdiction Beds occurred on August 27th in Yau Lan

The cricket pitch has received consider yesterday to hear an appeal against Moun Street, where a butcher was killed generous gift by the same resident of the able attention during the summer months the decision of Mr. Justice Gompertz for refusing to give change for a five-Shanghai Settlement who donated these and should be in good order for the com- (delivered in Chambers). The appellants dellar note of the Central Bank of the scholarships but who desires to remaining season. The bowling green has also Kuomintang Government of Dr. Sun Yat-

been considerably enlarged and improved. were Mesira. Cary and Co., of Canton, acn, paper money still unacceptable on anonymous. There is now a revision in

The Club was not so successful at the and the respondents, the General Electrio the market because of the absence of the terms of the original trust deed which Horticultural. Show as in former years, Company of Chiun Ltd.

provides for an increase in the triennial two 1st and three 3rd prizes and two value of each scholarship from £1,215 to awards of merit being obtained. The Mr. N. 1. Brewer represented the £1,850, and in the yearly sum payable to flowers and plants are in excellent con-appellants and Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C, the prizeman, under clause 3 (b) of the

appeared for the defendants. ongnal deed, from £300 to £350. Two

Extensive renewals and alterations were Peace Memorial Scholarships of the above made during the season, considerably im value will he awarded from the results of proving the pavilion throughout and add the University of Hongkong Matriculaing to the general comfort and conveni tion Examinations to be held in Novemsence of members. Eer-one scholarship for Electrical En- gineering and /or Synthetic Chemistry, and the other for Practical Farming and! or Horticulture.

In reference to the summary shooting of Major Chau King-abin of the oth flexi- Dont of the Canton Merchant Volunteer Corps, by order of Governor Liao Chung, hot and Chief of Police Wu Te-chen of Canton, on the evening of August 5th, superior officer of Major Chau said that every shot fire on the patriotic youths of Kwangtung by the militarists will serve as a signal call to the right-minded young men of the province to rise against their

oppressers.

THE CURRENCY."

To case popular opposition, the Cen tral Bank of Dr. Sun Yat-sen in Canton has announced that all payment of public ducs and taxes through it shall be made in the notes of the bank, but people possessing the notes may have then re- decused at the bank. The people are not now required to give change in silver when notes are tendered; that is, the people do not have to accept the notes are legal tender, unless they prefer to do

NO.

RICE COOLIES STRIKE.

DEMAND 100 PER CENT. RISE

IN WAGES.

Rice-carrying coolies, belonging to be Cargo Coolies Guild, struck work ou Saturday last, demanding a rise in their rates of pay amounting to about 100 per cent.

dition.

CRICKET."

Although not so successful as the pre- vious season, the cricket during 1923-24 was just as bright and enjoyable. We were again without several of our old playing members on account of absence on leave." The first XI played 16 matches, won 5, lost 10 and drew 1. The second XI played 21 matches, won 5, lost 13 and drew 3.

TENNIS

We entered one team in the first divi. sion of the Hongkong Tennis League and two teams in the second division, but all matches are not yet played owing to con- stant postponements on account of rain "The first division team tied for, first place with the United Services Recrea tion Club and the Indian Recreation Club

The man are paid on a sliding scale, The Canton Government Mint, which according to the number of sacks carried, has been turning out quantities of sub-the weight of the sacks, the distance sidiary coine, during the last few weeks, travelled between the ship and the godown and arrangements were made for a play has stopped coinage since August 28th.on shop, and the number of storeys off to decide Championship honours. According to Dr. Sun's Governaient pecu negotiated. liar orders, the coins recently minted are now only good for circulation among the people, hut not for the payment of taxes, which must be made in the banknotes of the Central Bank.

MERCHANTS STRIKE NOT YET ENDED IN INTERIOR.

Although the second division team have The coolies remained idle for only not been very successful the many about an hour on Saturday, and then re- matches played have afforded a large sumed their duties, or the employers suumber of our tennis enthusiasts much signifying their willingness discuss the enjoyment. matter with the Guild.

CYCLIST SKIDS ON SAND.

BOWLE.

Mr. Brewer said ac appeal was lodged un the grounds that the wait was bad be Cary and nut against Alessra. Cary and cause it should have been against Mesars- Co. He claimed that a writ could not be served on a firm. He also submitted that the service was bad. The question at issue was whether the delects were cared by the appearance of Mr. Silve as the person in contral; even if this were so the defects were only cared in respect of the partner who put in an appearance.

If

Mr. Potter submitted that under. Section 41 of the Code it was a good service in Hongkong provided the writ was served on the authorised agent of the firm although that firm did not actually come within the jurisdiction of the Coart.

firm or corporation set up business in Hongkong it was good service even though the principal red in America and did not intend to come to Hongkong.

Mr. Brewer pointed out that Mr. Cary filed an affidavit at the request of Silva stating that Cary and Co., of Canton and Cary and Co., of Hongkong were not the same firms.

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This comprised the main point of the appeal and their Lordships reserved their decisions.

BIG OPIUM FINE. The men are still at work, pending a The Bowls Committee, has had the settlement. The masters, however, uregeren enlarged and the old portion as MAN ORDERED TO PAY $11,000. stated to be unwilling to make the re-well as the new has been thoroughly re The merchants outside Canton, appar quired concessions, as they raised the drained, and given fine weather, the lawn

At the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday ently not fully understanding the nature coolice rates of pay by 15 per cent, three will be found to compare favourably with two men appeared before Mr. Hamilton any in the Colony. For the first time in charged with the unlawful possession of of the preliminary agreement for the years ago.

the history of bowls season we have 8100 thels of prepared opium, valued at return of the arms by Dr. Sun to the

entered two teams in the Hongkong Lawn 200, and 80 taels of raw opium, valued i Canton Merchants Volunteer Corps and

Bowla League. The team in the "A"

at 8200 W the reorganization of their volunteer.

division has proved itself worthy of its

One defendant was discharged, and the movement, have not yet ended their strike. Ships and junks plying between

place and is assured of its present post other ordered to pay a fine of $11,000, tion. The "B" team, with the assist or go to prison with hard labour for Canton and the inland ports have so far Lailed to run according to their usual A Japanese riding a motor cycle in the ance of some of the older players, is doing twelve months. schedules.

New "Territories on Saturday was 'cross-

as well as was expeeled and is bringing Unless regular communication is restoring a patch of sand which had been laid forward new enthusiasts for next season. To these older players our thanks are due. ed early, the coming opening of schools on the tarred road, when his machine per for the next term will be effected, as formed a somersault, and he was pinned

any schools in the city are patronized beneath it. by students from outside districts. The pupular schools in Canton, like Pui Ying School and others, will resume on Septem- ber 9th.

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The present unsettled conditions "in" Canton City will delay the progress of the municipal public school Since 1920, mach progress has been made in muni cipal education for children in all parts of the city The Municipal Department of Public Education controls nearly 60 schools of all grades, including a norma), trade, a business, and an art school, According to a new plan, four schools will ho added this fall to provide fres eduen tion to children of the boat population, community not much considered as to their general and social welfare until within the last few years. There are nearly 18,000 families living on boats along the Bund of Canton, according to a recent report. It estimated that hore than 31,000 children of school age are not attending schools in Canton,

(Continued at foot of next column.)"

WEEK-END ACCIDENTS,

A European motorist conveyed him to the Kwong Wab Hospital, where he was discovered to be suffering from injuries

to back,

A woman injured in lighting from a moving motor-hus in Lai Chi Kok Road was admitted to the same hospitali.

A NEW PLAQ, ··

The Government House in Canton,

presided over by Governes Liao Chung hoi, chief of the labour division of the Kuomintang, has adopted a new flag since August 27th, discarding the five-colour flag of the Republic of China and blue flag of Dr. Sun Yat-sen altogether. The new flag in red in colour and rectangular in shape, and it is now flying on the staff of the ground of the Government House. On the upper left corner of the flag 38 a blue square on which is mounted a white circle, and on the body of the flag, is a sword or something like it.

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GOLF.

The Golf Section of the Club, which for the past fifteen years has been one of the outstanding features, has auto- matically ceased to exist with the cop- version of King's Park. There has been universal, regret at the loss of. King's Park Course but we are looking forward to playing soon on the new links under construction at Kowloon City.

Ladies' Championship Bingles-Winner, Mrs. M. Minney; runner-up, Mrs. J. A. Howe.

Mixed Doubles Winners, T. Lay and Mrs. McCaw; runners-up, A. W. Ramsay and Miss Capell **

BATTING AND BOWLING AVERAGES.

Best batting average ist XL, A W. Ramsay (7.07).

Best bowling average at XL, I C. Fletcher (13.88),

CLUB SPORTS RESULTS." "ANNUAL LAWN. TENNIS TOURNAMENT, 1924.

Open Championship. Wincer, T. Lays! runner up, H. Krebs. Challenge round, T. Lay defeated S. E. Green (holder)

Scratch Pairs Winners; E Abraham Head Championship, Winner, and N. Trambitzky runners-up, R. E. Grant; runner-up, H. Overy Lindsell and T. Lay.

Best batting average 2nd XI., J. Fraser (20.81).

Best bowling average 2ad XL, A. 0. Brawn (7.80)."

Handicap Doubles Finalista, A. W. Ramsay and A. J. Kew. 1. A. R. Dun can and N. Trambitzky

Handicap Singles "A."-Wianer, A. W. Ramsay; runner-up, SE Green.

Handicap Singles B."--Winner, E. Savage; runner-up, E. Trambitzky: (Continued, on next-columu).

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Captain's Cup Winner, FL Overy runner-up, R A. Mason

China Mail Cup. Winner, T. Mona ghan runner-up, A. W. Muir.

High Handicap Winner, T Mona- ghan; runner up, P. Hesthoote

Mixed Foursomes-Winners, H. Overy and Mrs. Atkinson runners-up, J. C. Fletcher and Mr Howe.

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