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KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.

SATURDAY'S ANNUAL / AT HOME,”

The annual At Tome" of the Kow. loon Cricket Club" was held on Saturday afternoon in glorious" weather. The prin- cipial feature of the afternoon's entertain-

ment which was a great success, was the playing off of an Amerienn Mixed Doubles Tournament on an unusually large scale, fewer than thirty pairs entering the the competition. The entrants were divided into two tennis: "A" and "B" Efteen pairs, in each team. The "A" tem was captained by Mr. E. Abraham (Vice President of the Clubs) and the

team.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 1924

MOTOR CYCLIST CHARGED.

POLICE KNOCKED DOWN ON PRAYA.

LOCAL EUROPEAN DIVER IN TROUBLE.

ZANNI LEAVES,

OFFICIAL ENQUIRY INTO THE"

LAUNCH ACCIDENT.

HARBOUR MASTER'S FINDING.

FIERCE FIRE ON THE "EDMORE."

SERIOUS OUTBREAK WHILE 'LYING AT SHANGHAI

Fire was discovered in, the No. 4 hold Major Pedro Zanni, the Argentine of the Admiral Line str. Edmure, while | Charged (1) with driving his motor-world-flier, made his long delayed depar-moored at the Dollar Wharf, at Shang- cycle in a dangerous masser; (2) with tare from the Colony on Saturday morn-hai, on Tuesday afternoon, "September being under the influence of drink; and. ing, after a thoroughly successful ascent card, which required the attention of (3) with not stopping his machine after from the spot in Tai Chi Kok Bay which half-a-dozen fire fighting units to ex- the necurrence of an accident in which has, by now become famous by reason of tinguish. The flames, first notied by a two members of the Palien Force were its association with notable aspirants to member of the crew, were seen at 1.30 knocked down and injured. Charlesworld-dight honours: William Mackenzie, chiet diver 'at Major Zanni's machine, after being was despatched to the wharf office and Taikoo Docks was remanded at the Cen- towed a considerable distance by the the Municipal brigades notified. In the tral Magistracy on Saturday.

team by Mr. S. Green (Hon. The palice "syidence was to the effect Secretary). Each sex consisteil of five that whilst driving along the Praya East games, the result of the watch being a about 12.5 a.m.. Mackenzie knocked down comparatively easy it for the "A"two policemien." He is alleged to have driven off without stopping, but was pursued and overhauled overtaken by a Jukong who took up the chase in a taxi.

P., Mak Man Kwong and Police- Sergrant Bahoder Singh were injured by the agrident.

The former was rather

badly hurt on the legs and was removed to the Government Civil Hospital.

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The members of the winning team, who were afterwards presented with silver spons were: E Abraham and Mrs. Fraser, J. Snaith and Mrs. Metaw, C. J. Rus and Alex Minney, H. P. Lindsell and Ars. Witchell, L. Jack and Jars, Spalding, W. Paterson and Mrs, Mead, J. Cornley and Mrs, Old, W. Dryden und Miss Pack ham, 1. Brekherrogh and Miss Barley, J. W. Brown and Mrs. Cuthill, H. Penny Mackenzie, who was released on per- and Miss Murphy, Taylor and Mrs. Hasonal bead of $100. put up by his brother, kett, Muir anal Mirx. feums, Old and Mrs failed to turn up at te o'clock, the time Church, Duncan and Miss Jennings, appointed for the hearing, and Mr. R. E. During the afternoon the string band of Lindsell was about to issue a warrant for the Bombay Grenadiers played. Refresh his arrest, when be arrived about 19.35

ats were served during the course of p.m. the proceedings

At the conclusion of the tournament, portunity was taken to present the prizes wou during the past sporting sea- sun, the trophies" being distributed by Mies. E Abrahim.

In introducing Mrs. Abraham, the Dreai- tent of the Club (Mr. R. E. Lindsel) restarked that the Club's annual "At Home was becoming an outstanding feature in the life of the Club, marking as it did the transition from one sporting suuson to another. This year's num "At Hoine had been a greater success than any of its predecessors.

THE PRIZE WINNERS.

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Asiatic Pétroleum Company's launch

o'clock and immediately the call of fire

acanwhile the crew of the Monce under

Gretchen, Goally rose towards Capsui- the leadership of Capt. Johnson turned mun, and after making one turn, dis-to with the ship's equipment and streams appeared over the Kowloon Peninsula in were directed at the seas of the trouble, the direction of Lyemun.

which appeared to be between decks. Mr. Before his departure, the gallant avia-F. Palmer, Superintendent of the Dollar tor was kept fairly busy signing auto-interests at Footuug, got on the dock. graph cards and

books. chiely for apparatus, and, bandicapped as they wer youthful feminine, almirers from the by the absence of the water tower, which

it will be remembered fell down severať; Portuguese colony.

With regard to the accident laat week) weeks ago, the staff used puàips 'to get in which Major Zanni nearly lost his water from the river. life when a Moonraker motor-inunch in

which was travelling collided with the Government launch Vietarin, the finding of an Enquiry held by the Harbour Master has now been made public. When His Worship asked why he did

It was discovered that the Moonraker not appear at the proper time Mackenzie launch was at fault, and was being steer explained that he was the time

ander water" ated at the time by an uncertificated Mr. Lindsell: Oh! you

Chinese, who had no knowledge of the

to town at the appointed time. You very real'a coxswain has been suspended for diver: that is no excuse for not coming rule of the road." The licence of the nearly but a warrant issued for your wrive months. arrest.

After reading the charges to defendant, the case was put back until Tuesday, September 30th at 10 am. Bail #250.

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ARRIVAL.

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PROCEEDING TO VLADIVOSTOCK.

Major Zauni reached Foochow on Saturday."

PIRATES ATTACK. THE SHEKKI JUNKS.

A RUNNING FIGHT OFF WANGMOON.

Attracted to the scène by the fire, the brought that ship's equipment into American sailors from the U.S. destroyer action; the crew, under the active com mand of Comdr. Kimmel, worked the entire "afternoon assisting the work and doing invaluable service.

Owing to the distance from Shanghai it was some time before the fire float Hu ing with Capt. Longworth, Assistant Harbour Master, commanding, arrived, while the Shanghai Fire Brigade under the Chief Officer Pett, suffered a similar handicap.

DANGER FROM FUEL OIL.

The combined forces, however, had no easy matter of the fight and the situation of the Hames, "tween decks and near the engine room bulkhead, made, the battle all the more stern- A further danger existed in the proximity of the fuel oil, no less than 8,000 barrels," and the intense heat bore very hardly on the men who struggle to keep the flames from the tanks below.

The Presalent thanked donors of prizes SOVIET FISHERY CRUISER'S and congratulated those who had won thein and concluded by thanking those ladies and gentlemen who had helped to make the At Home" such a success.

Though the Bremen poured water from After the prizes had heen distributed,

The Soviet sloop Fororiky arrived in

Whilst the Shekki passenger junks were dozen puzzles into the mass of smok Mes, Abrahan was the recipient of a Hongkong from Singapore on Saturday, being towed by launch to Hongkong earlying and burning cargo, little result ap- beautifai bouquet of roses, tied with the and while the vessel saluted the port.

peared to come of their efforts and at onc Club, colours and contained in a handsome she had not up to the time of writing, yesterday morning they were attacked by time it was thought best to move the silver holder, the presentation wing suide paid her respects to the Commodare. The two launches manned with pirates. -A Edoure into the stream away from the by little lisa Peggy McCaw.

salute was returnal from Blackhend's running fight onsued between the junksed at all, preparatory to the move, the wharf, but as soon as the firemen slacken- Cheers for Mrs. "Abraham brought the Point. The Forumsky may salute the proceedings to a close.

Commodere to-day, but if she waits until and the pirates, old-fashioned canton and flames burst out more strongly, and at he boards her, the safate cannot be re- rifles being brought into play. The Chi- last it was thought best to continue where the vessel was tied up, until the greater In July the Faroesky left Kronstad, neae watchmen on board the junks put danger had passed. Though the sides and she is making the trip to Vladivo up a very spirited resistance and succeed-of the ship in many places were red stock for the purpose of taking up duties ed in holding off the pirates until Wang-hot, a force of men worked to cut through twin fishery protection cruiser. The usual

the steel plates, which operation per- moon was reached when the attacking mitted water to be centred upon the ports were visite during the trip for. the coaling and renewing supplies, it launches withdrew from the Eght. flames directly. This accomplished, the| no political guificance is attached to During the course of the battle one. of fire was got under "control to a greater these visits.

the passengers was shot through the gres and shortly after .p.m. it was A 7.30 o'ci, ankles. On arrival of the junks in Hong.felt that the worst over, kong the wounded man was removed to Chief Officer Pett gave the order for the the Govercment Civil Hospital and the Shanghai Brigade to return to the Settia, ment, while the Customs float left aboud affair was reported to the police."

the same hour..

The following is a list of the prize turned winners for the Souson

CRICKET

1st X Batting.-A. W. Ramsay, 1st XI Bowling-J. C. Fletcher. 2nd XI Batting.-J. Fraser. 2nd XI Bowling.—A, O. Brawn.

TENNIS.

Ladies Championship Singles-Winner,

The call at Hongkong is interesting. As Mrs. M. Minney; ruuner-up, Mrs. J. A.it is the rat titee the new flag of the ilowe.

Soviet Federation, just recently adopted; Mixed Doubles Handicap-Winners, Thas been seen in the port. This is a red day and Mrs. Metas; runners up. A. W.square dag. having a white bal in the entre froin whichi radiate white bars, Ramsay and Miss Capell.

the bull being aurinounted by a red stars mer, A. W. Ramsay; runner-up, S. Eupon which the Soviet tailge crossed

hammer and sickle-is shown.

Singles Handieup,

Green

A

Class-With-

Singles Handicap, "B" Class.--Win- aer, . Savage; runner-up, E. Trambitzky. Doubles Handicap-Winners. N. Tram- bitzky and L. A. R. Duncan; runners-up, A. W. Ramsay and A. J. Kew.

Serately Pais-Winners, E. Araban and N. Trambitzky; runners-up, T. Lay au R. E. Lindsell

Club Championship:-Winner, T. Lay:

runner-up, H. Krele,

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SCOUT SERVICE IN

,0 HONGKONG...

PIRATE RAID ON JUNKS."

HONAM" FIRED ·ON.

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While directing the lines from a point below, Sub-oficer J, G. Shaw was struck in the eye by u nozzle that got free and was swinging and he had to be removed to hospital. The wound is a ad one but there is no danger of his losing the An episode of daring piracy is resight of the left eye. lated by Capt. C. H. Turner, of the

The cargo at the seat of the fire up- Hongkong, Cunton and Mucao Steunboat pears to Eave been mainly lumber and Co's steamer Honam. Un leaving Can- other general staff, while below in the APPRECIATION OF SIR R. BADEN ton the unam had steamed for about an hold were stored 2,100 bags of flour and

PÓWELL."

hour when, near the tice pole at Whain- dunnage, the most of which has been pon, it was seen that four junks were ruined by the water and fire. At a lüte attacked by pirates. All four junks wer hour officials of the company could not loaded with wood, and the pirates were state the amount of the damage doan while marine surveyora chambering over them and fring indis- to the cargo, criminately. Both the cruft and their could not approach the vessel to aserr DEAR SCOUTMASTE Kong-My atten- cargoes had been ignited in several places tain what will be required to repair the tion has been drawn to the work done When the exam approached within ship, which had been towed into the river. by yourself and other Scouters and striking distance the pirates opened fire it is understood that the refrigeration

plant has been entirely wrecked. Scouts in connection with the unfortu.pon her, and she was forced to retire.

At 6 pm. when the s.s. Langshan of nate bus accident which took place re-the same. Company passed the spot the cently.

I shail by glad if you will convey to junks were burning vigorously, and it the relatives of the Scout who lost his is thought that they had been abandoned. iife, my sincere sympathy.

The pirate gang apparently escaped.

The following letter has been received League Tennis (Special prizes for the by the Scout Master of the Sayingpan most Consistent Pairs)--First division, Troop of Scouts from Sir Robert Baden

Ilyde, and C. Fincher; second divi-Powell- sion, Ĉ. W. E. Bishop and D. D. Dryden.

At Home Mixed Ameriena Tourna ment.-Mir, E. Abrahain's team.

VOLUNTEERS AT PLAY.

GYMKHANA AT CAUSEWAY BAY.

THE RESULTS.

I am very proul that you should ult have rendered such splendid and efficient servic. In attending to those who were A Gymkhana, arranged by the Mounted injured, forgotting your own troubles; Infantry Compiny of the Hongkong you have proved in an unmistakable. V.D.C., took place at the Polo Ground, manner how Boy Scout Training pro- Causeway Bay, on Saturday "alternoon. motes selfling servien for other people and This was held as a preliminary to a joint on behalf of the Boy Benuts Association affair fixed for October 11th and 14th, 1 offer you cordial thanks.—Yours" sin- when the Fulo players will assiet.

cerely,

80, ROBIT BADEN ROWELL. Scoutmaster K. C. KONG.

The programme consisted of seven events, which resulted as follows

Saddling-Up Race.-1, Ptc. Lloyd; 2, 'te. Mackintosh; 2, Pto. Farrell,

Bending Raec.-1, Pte. Smith; 4, Pte. Forsyth; 3, Ptc. Mackintosh.

Jumbing, Sergt. Macnamara; 2, Lac. Upl. A. K. Mackenzie; 3, Ptes. Stone and Lucy (dead-heat).

Ball and Bucket Race.-1, Pte. Mackin- tosh; 2, Pte. N. W. Mackenzie; 3, Pte. Kearse.

UNLUCKY BURGLAR.

CAME FOR GEMS AND GOT A FLOWER POT.

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One rather fortunate point about the fire may be mentioned. Had the ship got to sea-he was due to leave at 3 p.m. and was waiting for the tide, when the flaars were noticed-it is questionable whether the crew could have managed the trouble alone. The Eduure has been un- luck of late. On a recent trip from America, while in a storm in the Japan Sea, she hit a reef, and fears were enter- tained in Shanghai for several days for the safety of brah éṛew and vessel- N-C. Dailg Yeux.

THE FLOOD SUFFERERS.

CANTON NEWS.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT, } CANTON'S "RED ARMY," Governor Liao Chung Hoi of Kwang- tung, upon his being relieved of office early in October by Mr. Hu Has Min, who is now deputy to the Generalisa D Dr. Sun Yat Sen, will devote his chief A FORMER MINISTER'S' EXAMPLE. attention to the organization of the pro- posed fled Army in Canton. Mr. Liao,no Chuim-yu, former minister of state as chief of the labour division of the under the Manchus and a prominent Chi- Kuonjatang Political Party, has a large acse" resident of Peking, reached the age following of unemployed coolies willing of seventy years on September 30th. His enough to be onlisted in the Red service.

three sons had planned a fitting. birthday Mr. Liao has a staff of 48 Russians assist

with theatricals and the "A Chinese who entered a flat on the ng hin. Some 550 young men, mostly celebration top Boor at 333, Nathan Boud, Kowloon, Northern Chinese, including many Mon- entertaining of many guests, but this Pig-Sticking1, Sergt. Charles; 2, Pte. in the early hours of Saturday morning, Kolians and Manchurians, together with programme was cancelled, and instead of Stone; 3, Pto. Lloyd.

had apparently intended to make his number of Koreans are being trained it Mr. Kuo has given $1,000 for the relief Wrestling on Horseback. 1, Pte. For unenremonious visit a profitable one, but at Whampoa, Kwangtung, to be officers of the flood sufferers. In making his gift of the South China Red Army. For some through the China International Famine yth; 2, Po. Oliphant; 3, Pte. N. Lin this he was disappointed. Smith.

He was just about to remove himself reason, only five or six Joen) Cantonese Relief Cocumission, Mr. Kuo explained Aggregate Prize (A Class).-Borgt. from the premises with a collection of are now studying in the Whampoain that he thought it unfitting at this time Macnamara.

jewellery, when he lnd tim inisfortune to titution Among the instructors in this when China was in the midst of civil war

'school are two Japanese.

und many thousands of people were home- Aggregate Prize (B Class) Ptc. Mac-awake Brs. Xavier, the wife of the oc kintosh.

cupant, Mrs. Xavier, although badly1R SUN AND THE VOLUNTEERS. less and almost without food in the flood- ed areas to spend money on elaborate Miss Peggy Bird presented the prizes, frightened, managed to cry out, arousing To weaken the Volunteer movement, entertaining.

silver token her brother-in-law, who slept in another Dr. Sun Yat Sen, through Governor Lian and was the recipient of

The Commission has just received a let- from members of the Company. Licut room. This gentleman, seeing thus thief Chung Ho, has decreed that the Mer

ter from Li Chia-ao, the Chinese diploma- Col. Bird, D.5.0., and Captain Dowbig climbing down a water-pipe, precipitated chants Volunteers shall be incorporated bis descent, with well-aimed lower pot with the the newly organized farmers and

tie representative in Moscow, to the effect gin uddressed the gathering

that the Russian Government has organ- The Chinese fell into the yard, but labourers corps, organizations very poorly ed The officials were:-Committee: Bergt:

committee to raise funds for tho H. C. Macuamara, Sergt. A. H. Potts, acaled a wall and got away. He was equipped and insignificant when com Privato J. J. Palmer, Starter: Captain chased for a short distance by Mr. Apared with, the merchants, who each flood sufferers of China.

The relief committee in Weihaiwei has H. B. L. Dowbiggins, Clerk of the Course: Osborne, a neighbour, but being hampered possess angs and uniform worth $300 or Sergt. R. H. G. Charles. "Judges: Lieut.by slippers, Mr. Osborne soon lost sight more. It is unlikely that the Canton voted $3,000 for flood relief, according to Colonel L, G. Bird, D.S.O.. Captain R. of the fugitives

Merchants Volunteer Corp will come telegraphic advice reecived from Mr. W. Noville, Mr. B. D. F, Beith, Mr. C. Gor-

under stricter supervision of the Kusonin. Southcott, acting Vice-Chairman of the den Mackie, Lieut. E. L. E. Davies,

tang Government as Dr. Sun Yat Sea China International Famine Relief Co- ROA

desired."

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The robber's carefully collected haul was afterwards recovered, ho having been forced to drop it in making his escape

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