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SIR PAUL'S DIAMOND JUBILEE.

THE HONGKONG "DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 1925

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The majority of the delegates who have been attending the medical, con- ference left on the 2.5. President Lâneola for the North ou Saturday.

BETTS BEATS POOLEY.

*KID " MARRIOTT RETIRES. MEDICAL DELEGATES DEPART. FINE RECORD OF SERVICE. LOCAL HOSPITALITIES MUCH BOME INTERESTING GALLOPS ON GOOD BOXING PROGRAMME AT

APPRECIATED. THE THEATRE RÖYAL.. SSATURDAY MORNING.

After 21 years service, Sergeant "Kid" Marine Hetts, of H.M.S. fjorking, had Marriott, of the Royal Naval Dockyard! no difficulty on Saturday night in beat-Police, retired from the Force on Satur. ing Private Pooley, of the 1st Battalion day. He came to the Colony 3 years With the thermometer 12 degrees, the East Surrey Regiment, in a contest, ago, and is the first Dockyard Policeman within ons dégrer of the lowest ou re-scheduled to go fifteen rounds, for the to retire on tall pensioni.

the "Kid" Marriott came to Hongkong cord."horse-watchers" had & far from Walter-weight Championship of enviable time on the race-course on Satur-Calony and the Scott Harston Belt. Ha in 1909, with the Sherwood Foresters day nowing.

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There was a larger gathering than usual in anticipation of some of the Derby candidates being asked more serious ques- tions than hitherty. Among those pre sent was, ir. Paul Chater, who is one of the most regular attendants in the early Morungs.

knocked his man out in the fifth round after having matters practically all his own way throughout.

from the South African War, and be joined the Naval Yard Police in 1904 The decorations he has received include The boxing on the whole was of a much the Queen's Medal with five bars, and the higher order than at the two previous D.C.M., and recently he was awarded the tournaments, and it was a pity that only Naval Dockyard Police Medal for long a depleted audience was present to see it.service." He is also the holder of a King

At the ringside there were many empty Edward Medal seats, and the cheaper seats in the

Since 165, which was the first foug kong race mecting, be attended, Sir Paul

In 1907, Mr. Baudeley. then C.S.P., has never missed a single annual meet- ing, so that the forthesthing one will comanditorion were also very "sparsely commended him for tackling a robber plete his diamond jubilee Though it is eupleh practically all the patrons of the single-handed and taking him into cus unlikely that his candidates will come a latter bring members of the sister Ser-tody. In 1818 Kid" Marriott partisu.

sweeping the board as they did in

pated in the famous Gresson Street 1894 and 1991, there are one or two very

For the art Among these present at the ringside battle and shot Ng Min.. ritins in the stables. promising

At the 1951 meeting. Mr. Paul Chater were Messrs. C. D. Melbourne, B. Mhe took in this affair he was presented by (as he then was) won 15 mares with 10

near

vices.

The delegates expressed great satis faction at the success of the conferen and wish to record. their grateful ap- welcome and preciation of the warin kind hospitality which have been ex- tended to them by the medical practi- toners and people of the Colony. The members of the Chips Medical Mission- ary Association wore the guest of the local branch of the British Medical Association, whose friends and members have provided for the housing and..en- tertainment of every foreign delegate. The Chinese delegates, were the guests of the Hongkong Chinesa Medical Association, which has been responsible for looking after their fellow country- men present at the conference. A large sum was subscribed by the members of

ments prepared to make the stay of their guests ns enjoyable and pleasant The head-quarters of the as possible. Chueso delegation was provided for at the King Edward Hotel.

different panies out of a string of thirteen Dyer, T. E. Pearce, W. Logan, D. Hthe police and the community with the Association and elaborate arrange |

Blake, Dr. E. P. Minett, Capt. Bensles, watch, suitably inscribed and can. Besham

which carried his colours.

As the 192 meeting, the straw jacket! and white cap gained it firsts, 11 seconds and 6 thirds and. had not Enquire Dahlia heen disqualified for crossing during the rucu for the Challenge Cup, on the second datal with winning 15 races

Sir Paul would have again heep

To return to Saturday's gallops, the most startling performance was that of Mr. A. Carroll's latest purchase, Gold Leaf with Mr. Harrigan in the saddle. He was sent over the 1 mile curse in

with Fernleaf and the times

Prior to the big fight, £ve minor con- tours were staged. "A 8-round light. weight bout which had been arranged be- tween Ldg. Tel. Emmerson (EMS Jugia) and A.B. "Turner (H.M.S. Gartide) did not take place, the Carlisle being away from the Colony, "

In the first bit, over six rounds at welter-weights, Ldg, Ste. Piper (S/M 133) beat Private Mann (East Surrey Regimrat) op points.

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well

contested fight over six

Ji

In July of 1913 he was commended

by Mr. P. F. J. Wodehouse, the acting C.P., for the arrest of a cook-boy who

had murdered an imah:

During the earlier period of his service in Hongkong, Kid Marriot was ona of the most prominent boxing men in the weight und bantamweight championships Colony. "He bas held both the feather. of the Orient, and altogether he has fought in some 30 fights in Hongkong. losing only four of these contests. Of re- cent times he has been the boxing and fencing instructor af Queen's College, the Ellis Kedoorte School and the Central British School.

Fornicat: 26: 1. 10: 1.44; 2.15; 2,30,4-5) Collect: 3 LUS; 144: 215k $49.3 At the finish. Mr. Harriman had his handy fat and could have won far more easily than he did. Presumably Fernleaf rounds at middleweights between AR was in receipt of weight so that his stable companion's performance is all the more Jackson (H.31.5. Hacking and Pri-earned rest from active service. «

The gold wishes of his numerous friends will go with him on his well

S.S.

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***BELGENLAND IN PORT.

ereditabe. Provided Goldleaf is none the sate Eaton (East Surrey Regiment), worse for the gallop and can be given was declared draw, A very just another wipe-opener before the lath, he

decision. for the men were very evenly will certainly pay to follow,

Other gallops were: "Carnation Leaf and matched, and there was nothing to choose VISITING TOURISTS SPEND BUSY

Primrose Leaf went 1 miles in' 30, 2-5 :|| 1.11.23: 147.25 : 221.15; 2,55.

Peach Leaf and Poppy "Leaf covered furlongs in 33.2-5 1.06.2-5: 1.38. Pansy Leaf covered the sanie distance in 35 1.00.2-5: 1+£2-3.

Monitor (Capt Oxspring) went a mile 10 40: 1.17.2-5: 1.54.28: 2.95.

between then at the faish.

In a Ground lightweight bout, Private Grant (East Surrey Regiment) knocked out Sioker Dore S/M. L1 in the third round.

WEEK-END.

Among the social functions and enter-

the only official one was the dinner Talumenty arranged for the delegates,

Goverment House given at

to the the conference

principal delegates but there were Lumerous private par ties for the foreign delegates. For the Chinese delegates it was more difficult to provide the necessary entertainment owing to the Chinese New Year festival whe all Chinese restaurants were closed. But thanks to the efforts of the Eatertuigment Committee and Dr. S. C. Ho and Dr. Arthur Woo an elaborate programmie was successfully carried through by the Hongkong Chinese

Medical Association. They resorted to the

roof garden of the Hongkong Hotel where for the arst time in the history T

of the Colony's leading hotel was a Chinese dinner served amid the delight. During the week-end the Hongkongful and pleasant surroundings of the shops were overrun with visitors soapping place. up bargains everywhere. They were the world tourists from the Belgenband which arrived early on Saturday morn There were about 400 excursionists, the majority being American, although the the British Isles, France, Switzerland and Holland.

trips

Mah Jong galloped a mile and a guar- clever und popular local boxer, was op passenger list include a number from Pulse Bay Hotel, motor ride to the New

No time was wasted in getting ashore, for the tourists were eager to get a

into groups, some going to the Peak and glimpse of the natural beauties of Hong koug. The globe trotters were divide Repulse Bay, while a number went on a visit to Canton.

The entire session of the conference was fully enlivened by the entertains ment programme provided by the local hosts including cumerable dinners, around the island, lunch at Ro

Territories and an excursion to Canton.. The delegates on leaving the Colony wish through our columns to express their thanks to their many hosts, both

the foreign and Chinese, for hearty welcome accorded them.

most

Wimmera (Mr. Gilson) covered a simi-axed for ta rinds, in which Corporal Next came a bantam-weight contest,

Jur distance in 34; 11; 145; 2.91.

Major, of the Eas: "Surrey Regiment, a

ter in 30; 1.19; 107: 239.2-5 : 3.07.

posed to Sig. Rogers (WT. H.M.S. Mystic Dahlin, for the same distance, Fumer) Rogers, a boxer who combined took 35; 1.12; 139: 2.25: 9.38.

considerable science with marked aggres- Egyptian Parrot was sent 6 furlongs in siveness, went for the soldier from the 35; 110: 146.

start. He had advantage in height and fancied Derby candidate, went 1 miles counts twice in the frat round. Major King of Hearts, Mr. Dynasty's well-reach, and had Major down for short in 38; 1.141.52; 9.07.15; 3.0233-337.

recovered well, und wisely proceeded to Blotting Paper, Messrs. Dyer

make use of the ring, and in the third Beith's, travelled the same course in 43 round was scoring well. The fourth and

The Belgeuland (27,132 tons) is the 121; 200; 2.30; 213,9-3; 2.43.

fifth rounds saw him boxing well and Grey Morn was timed over six furlongs confidently, stalling and covering up many local residents took the opportu largest ship ever seen in Hongkong, and in 36.2-5: 1.09-5, 14 Douzi Abbey (3L, Zellensky) and Curio- clover inden man good deal of hity of going aboard, and inspecting the

dent sity Shop, owned by Dud stables, and giving his man

wonderful accommodation provided for punishment at cice quarters. A remark. the tourists. The trip round the world also covered 1mile. The time was able Gnish was witnessed in the seventh is to take 132 days, the vessel is to visit i under General Fan Shek Shang are oppos- 1.19; 2.00; 2.38; 112; 348

Glibert, Messrs. Albert, & Arnold's round, when Major suddenly retired handsome sub-grin, went 1 miles also, when he seemed to be well bolding his different countries, and when the

and

His time was: 43.356 1.30; 2.01; 2.28.2-3; 3.14: 3.34.3-5.

Mr. A. A. Alves The Bee was sent 12 niles, being picked up by Irrepressible at the 1 mile post. The time was: 18;

1.13 : 1.49; 2.24.2-3;-9.30.3-5; 876; 4.14.

The Wasp, also owned by Mr. A. A Alves, went 1 miles in 37; L122-5; 1.48; 9.22.2-52.55.3-5. He bad Starland as a companion.

Mystie. Dahlia was seat 11 miles in 87; 127: 2.03.3-5; 2.40; 3.13

Uncle Dick, Mr. Relyon's subscription griffin, was clocked over the last 6 fur- "longs of the 1 miles in 28: Lil; 1.40.

Saucy Dahlia and Beauty Dahlia went 14 miles in company, the time being: 30; 146; 1.63.9-5; 2.382-6; 3.07; 3.39.

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In a round bantam-weight contest, Marine Townsend (H.M.S. Titonid), a short but powerfully developed boxer, found himself an against a game young opponent in Bay Rowles of the lat East Surrers The exchanges were even up to the fourth round. The fifth and sixth saw the Marine attacking, and a rather surprising verdict gave the contest to the Boy on Ints.

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CANTON NEWS. -

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

OPIUM AFFAIRS.

Yunnanese mercenaries in the Army

journey is completed the tourists will transport by Oulum Bureau inspectors ing the search of their ganboats and along the West River districts, claiming that this interferes with their military have visited to different cities.

Dil-burning The Belgenland is a

movements. It has been alleged that the ved 10 set 2 toad, it; it thing. Yunnanese have been violating the opium and 78 feet fitted with turbin engines and triple screws, and is the 12th traffic regulations, detrimental to the in- largest vessel in the world, while as a comparison, the Empress of Australia (21,861) comes 21st on the liat.

The Betgenland will leave this after- noon for Manila.

KOWLOON RESIDENTS'

ASSOCIATION.

terest of the monopolists who have farm-

ed out the sole distribution of opium in

Canton and districts,

TAX ON CEMENT,

Cement imparted into Canton is now subject to a local tax, in addition to the usual Customs duties. The proceeds from this tax will go to the support of the Kwangtung University.

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Introducing the contestants in the chief bout of the evening, Mr. J. Brook, the manager of the Hongkong Boxing Asso ciation, announced that Betts' fighting

A SIX-HOUR DAY.. weight was 5 lbs. and Pooley's 147. The Intter is considerably taller than the

The Report of the General Committee: The Labour Department of the Kuomin Marine and bad ay decided advantage in of the Kowloon Residents' Association tang Political Party in Canton, on Janu- reach, but Betts showed far more ring for the year ended 1st December, 1924, craft and possessed very much greater strength in addition. He attacked vigor. has been published and makes, with the ously, and the first round clearly went letters printed in the Appendix,

volume of 58 printed pages. to him.

Thenomenal Dahlia covered 14 miles in 27; 1.13.3-5 1.49; 9.09 2.54

Messrs. Taeg and Priestley's famous Victoria (late Tania Australias) sent along for 1 miles, the time

The Report covers a variety of subjects being 30: 1.19 1.16: 9.18; 2.51.

The second and third saw Betts still

took both these but, thanks to the frequent communique Like Prince Regent, there are a great aggressive, and he Dany "ifs" about Victoria; but if either rounds. Fooley WES heavily marked to the Press by the Secretary during the or both stand up" we should see some about the body. In the fourth round year, thero is no need now for us to re- as it is now focal records lower. It is doubtful Posley was down for a count of eight, Print the information whether these two will clash before the and about half a minute afterwards went tabulated in the annual report-

The following have served on Bub- hatapiong, though Dr. Kew tells me he down. for another count, also of eight. üs anxious wat Prince Regent should meet The finish carce in the fifth round. Committees: —

Correspondence Sub-Committee.--Mr. the mare at the first opportunity. A Pooley, who had tuken heavy punishment.

lance at the entries shows that nothing very guely, was early sent down for a B. Wylie, Mr. D. A. Parver and the

Hon. Secretary, saged prevent their meeting or the first count of nine, and rising to bis teet, was

Bicksha Shelter and Latrine Sub- day if the owners are equally desirous of immediately foured again and counted seitling the argument before the race for out. He was actually on bis legs on the Committee-Dr. Ozorio and Messrs. O. the Champions. Given both fit and well, count of ten, and there was a little B. Raven and D. A. Purves.

Children's Playground Sub-Committee. a tremendous struggle should be seen over booing from a section of the spectators-Mr. B. Fuckham, J. E. Anderson and any distance up to 1 miles, but I fancy in the auditorium, but Pooley was a AY. Tofte. Dr. Kew's gelding will maintain his un- badly beaten man, and the result was a beaten record unless the mare can repro foregone conclusion. duce her Ticntais form.

Trafic Sub-Committee. Mr.

Hidden.

J. M.

A feature of the whole evening's boxing Alver, A. J. J. Martin and S. L. Mr. John Peel's much discussed Derby was a refreshing absence of the clinching Communications Committee (appoint wandidate was sent over the 3, mile course that marred the two previous toured by Government).-Messrs. B. Wylie on Saturday. His full time was 4.34, laat ment. Altogether the boxing was quarter at Bince I am told the time for high standard, and the evening

WAYLAID AT SHAUKIWAN.

CHINESE SENT FOR TRIAL.

and J. M. Alver

Baud Concerts Sub-Committee.Mesara J. M. Alves, S. L. Hidden, A. V. Tofte, L. E. Lammert and the Hon. Secretary, Kowloon Hospital Sub-Committee Meners B. Wylie, B. Packham, 0. B. Haven and the Hon. Secretary.

ary 29th, resolved to recommend a work- More than 1,500 ing day of six hours. tung men attended the ureting, which was presided over by Mr. C. P. Fang, the secretary of the department, in the absence of Sir. Liao Chung Hoi, the chief. "INVESTIGATING" MISSIONS.

The inspectors of the Provincial Bureau of Public Education will begin to investi- gate the missions and the mission educa tional institutions on Feb. Sta upon the application of the anti-Christian agitatore in Caaten. In Canton City alone, there are at least 37 schools, including several colleges.

APPOINTMENTS TO WUCHOW, The Kuomintang régime in Canton is trying to extend its influence to Wachow by appointing judicial officials to that

painted Judge and, Mr Ma Hing Luen, port. Mr. Tong Che Feng has been ap Procurator, of the newly established High Court in Wuchow.

the 1 miles was 3.24, his chances for the thoroughly enjoyable one. Derby are distinctly rosy. However, his boosters, who took upon him ra a moral certainty, must be in possession of more definite information than myself. It must always be borne in mind that while Local Options Saturday's and other good performances to his credit, other candi- dates have given equally good perform-

At the Central Magistracy on Baturday ances other things being equal and morning, Taui Pui, aged 2, 3 painter, some candidates have yet to be put to the appeared before Mr. N. L. Smith, on teat. I have one or two very likely candi remand from the previous day, on for meetings; all those whose kind assist and their financial dealings, says the dates in my mind's eye and try next week charge of assaulting a 13-year-old Chinese ahall be in a better position to judge how girl with intent to rob her, at Shaukiwan the land lies. In the meantime, I would last Wednesday evening. suggest that Charcoal, Saracen, Chicago, The defendant as reported in the The Wasp, The Bee, Mystic and Oriole Daily Press, waylaid the girl on her way Dahlia, King Emperor and King of home and is alleged to have threatened to Hearts, Grey Mora, Saligia and Strath stab her with a pocket knife. He was allan be watened very closely during the committed for trial at the next Criminal

Bessions. coming week

CANTON BANKING BUSINESS. RESUMES NEXT SATURDAY.

According to custom and tradition, na In conclusion, the Committee thanks tive banks in Canton city generally resume the Hon. Secretary and Hou. Treasurer business about a week after the Old New for their work during the year; the St. Year festival. Business during the first Andrew's Church Vestry for so kindly, half of the first moon is, however, a mere granting the free use of the Church Hall preliminary for the scrutiny of customers unes made the holding of band concerts Canton Gazette. possible; and the Hon. Colonial Becre- policy parsued now-a-days. tary, the Captain Superintendent of The money exchange shops. commence Police, Mr: H. C. Lowick, of the P.W.D. business carlier than the banks proper, and other Government Officials for their the principal function of the latter being the granting of lonna, Bankers in Canton ready co-operation during the year.

The Report of the Hon. Treasurer and at Fatshan have fixed the 15th day: (Mr. A. J. J. Martin) shows a balance of of the 1st moon (February 7th) as their cash in hand of $330-19.

opening day for loan transactions.

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