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LOCAL SPORT. AQUATICS AT V.3.C.

RESULTS IN WATER SPORTS HELD

TESTERDAY AFTERNOON.

Under the auspices of the Victoria Encreation Club, the annual aquatic festival, which will extend over today, to-morrow and Saturday, was begun yesterday afternoon,

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The water sports are being held under the patronage of H.E. Sir Edward Stubbs, K.C.M.O., HF. Major-General C. C. Luard, C.B., M., and Com modore A. J. B. Stirling.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18r, 1925

ALLEGED FORGERY. CHINESE MERCHANT FACES SERIOUS CHARGES.

THE UNBROADCASTER.

LORD NORTHCLIFFE'S MOTHER.

DEVICE THAT MANY HONGKONG DEATH OF MRS. HARMSWORTH.

FOLK WOULD FAVOUR.

TOY MADRICE LAVE-NOTCOTT IN THE "DAILY MAIL"]

Mrs. Harmsworth, of Poynter's Hall, Totteridge, widow of Mr. Alfred Harms- worth, barrister-at-law, and mother of the late Viscount Northcliffe, pasaad Those of us who are at times constrain-away at her residence on August 29th,

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At the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon, before Mr. B. B. R. McElderry, Wong Wai Man, a well-known Chinese merchant, appeared on remand from lasted to voice our disapproval of certain Friday on a charge of lorgery.

Defenant was charged on three counts.-- (1) with having uttered certain forged documents, concerning the transfer of 50 shares in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, purporting to be signed as transferor by Wong Chik Cho (2) with uttering forged documents for the transfer of 250 shares in the China Light and Power Company (1918) Ltd.. purporting to be signed na transferor by

aged 816.

often straitened and limited in means

The mother of so romarkable s per characteristic noises of Hongkong--such as the loudly jangling bell of the man equality as Alfred Harmsworth Viscount Northcliffe may well have been re with the refuse cart, and the irritating markable woman. And she was remark in a special degrees the many British who by their character and little reed pipe of the vendor of amallable, tocat of all because she epified and glistening green fruits, to amit men women tion of many others might well Favour chergy and wisdom dominate homes, children go forth to. make for thrm the early adoption of the innovation and opportunities from which the

selves great positions in the world. which is amusingly set forth below:-

If the invention I have in mind pans

Geraldine Mary Madett was born on ter of Mr. William Maffett, Dublin out all right I shall go down to posterity December 24th, 1538, a younger daugh County Down; and it may be said of Mrs. Harmsworth that she retained to ed from a Scottish family settled in

tenacity and directaess and clear, out- the end of her long life those charac

look on life which has placed the men teristics of her native Uistor. that and women of Northern Ireland among the definite assets of the British Em- pire. In her, loyal Ulster had the moss Nothing could deflect her from her devoted and unswerving of friends affection.

The officials are as under:- President: HE. Sir Reginald Stuble, K.C.M.G.; Patrons: Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyonk, Hon. Mr. D. W. Trat man, Hoo, Mr. R. . Kotewall, Mr. Wong Lok Sio Tong (3) with uttering hand-in-hand with Senator Marconi. Or, land agent. The Maffein' were' descend |

Very likely I shall Bobert Shewan, Mr. J. Scott Harston, a forged document, zamely a letter, to the perhaps. I shan't go hand-in-hand with Mr. R. M. Dyer, Mr. Woo Hay Tong, Mr. He Fook. Lt. Col. 7. S. Montague-Fates, Hongkong Electric Company, Ltd., pur-Senator Marconi. G.B. CMG., D.SO., Hoa. Mr. H. Tporting to be signed by Wong Chik Cho, stalk proudly in front followed by Creasy, Colonel T. Robertson, Mr. A. H. requesting them to send all qutstanding Senator Marconi at a respectful distance. Barlow, Mr. G. H. Young, Dr. Addison,dividend warrants belonging to Wong It is an inspiring thought.

care of Messrs. Moxon 1.C.M.O., Mr. Mck Ken San and Comdr. Hole:

All the charges were taken under section 5, of Ordinance 11, of 1989.

Mr.. T. S. Whyte-Smith, (Assistant Crown Solicitor), prosecuted and Mr..F. C., Jenkin (instructed by Mr. Wadson) appeared for the defence

A report of this case appeared in last Saturday's Daily Press.

As I see it—and I want to be per fectly fair-Sonator Marconi did quite a clever thing when he invented wireless, but really he was on, the wrong tack. To pick up a noise and send it to millions

a novel idea, of course, but mine, I and millions of people to listen to is think, is more wholesome. My idea is to pick up a noise and send it to where

At the age of 26, when she married Mr. Alfred Harmsworth, then a master School, Dublin, Geraldine Mafett way travelled and well-road woman She of the staff of the Royal Hibernian had a talent for music; and it was no impulan of courtesy or compliment

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Further evidence was tendered yester | nobody can hear it at all. In this way which made those who heard her play

day for the Crown.

Chairman: Hon. Sir Claud Chit Cho to him Severn, K.B.E., C.M.G., ́LL.D.: Judges and Taylor. ⚫and, Committee: Mesara. R. M. Dyer, E. Humphreys, J. F. Grose, A. Humphreys. F. Lammert, S. H. Garrod, J. Lyon, S. Marcal. V. Ramsay, W. Logan, J. T. Harrison, J. Stewart, C. F. Yuen, T. King, G. 3. Shaw, D. Lyon, Rev. C. T. Walde. grave, C. J. Cooke, W. S. Bailey, A. Silva Netto. Lt. Alfree, Messrs. P. W, Ramsay, Loung Nui Sang, G. Razavet, E. W. Hailton, R. Lapsley and A. A. Alves; Honorary Doctors; Dr. Smalley, Dr. G.

A. Chinese witness said that he knew it won't disturb anybody. .R. D. Black and Dr. Ma Luk; Referee: Hon. Si Claud Severn: Starters: Mr. the deceased man Wong Chik Cho, alins T. King, Mr. R. C. Witchell and Mr. Wong Pui, also with Teng name of Lapsley: Time-keepers; Messrs. J. Wong Lok Sin Tocz. He witnessed his Lyon, F. Lammert, A. E. Alves, P. Wsignatures to various transfers of shares. and C. J. With regard to two transfers be identified Ramsay: W. Anderson. Cooke: Competitors Stewards: Messrs. the signatures as being those of the V. Ramas, B. Hyndman, and R. deceased, although the writing slightly de Rocha, Mr. James Smith, Hon Trea differed. The difference in the writing regard to two other arer; Mr. R. C. Witchell, Hoa, Secre-jured his hand with and having in transfera shown him, witness said the THE RESULTS............

the signatures did not appear to be those of the deceased.

tary.

Three events were decided. last evening the results being as under:---

Hallenile Championship of the Colony (open)-1. A. F. May: . C. J. Cooke,

"Time: mica, 15.2-Szecs.

Lect.

* Yards Breast Stroke (confined to Chiness), Wong Ping Fan; 2. Leung Tit Sang. Time: mins. 302-381108.

Mr. H. Birkett (of Messrs. Moxon and Taylor) gave evidence and said he knew the defendant was a customer of Messrs. Maxon and Taylor. According to an en-

The theory on which I am basing my invention is that there is far too much noise in the world as it is. At least, there is far too much noise. in certain parts of it. All this unwanted noise is just a drug on the market. It could

would miss it. quite well be somewhere else and nobody

For instance, take street noises. It isn't "Street any use forbidding street noises. No sooner is a notice put up, reading: Noises Prohibited," than along comės s cornet and blows a loud, mon with a piercing noise out of it.

Very well. Let him. My invention, as his noise and drop it somewhere else out in the vast waste stretches of Central Africa, very likely.

the piano in the later years of her life wonder at the beauty of her execution, sometimes of compositions which she had moments of her busy life. managed to produce in the leisure

don and made their home in Hamp- Three years after their marriage Mr and Mra Harmsworth moved to Lon- stad. It indicated & real adventure.

one her husband's abilities. Sho induced him to enter as a law student, The young wife did not feel that the

Ho earthy staat schoolmaster was frat at the King's Tans, Dublin, and. was called to the Bar in 1960. Fifty- in 1886, at the Middle Temple, five years Inter (1924) his widow and their eldest surviving son, Viscount Rothermore, prosefited £60,000 to the a benevolent endowment to be known na Harmsworth Memorial Middle Temple for the establishment of

Fund" in his memory.

-Throwing the Polo Bali,-, E.try in his book, fifty shares (those referr soon as I get it perfected, will pick up the "Alfred

ed to in connection with the longkong

ENERGY AND OPTIMISM. Read; 2, E. W. Railton. Distance: and Kewloon Wharf and Godoyn" Co.), passed through his office. The entry

Success comes slowly to most men at Hearing it, I dare say Negroes will showed Wong Chik Cho to he the vendor,

cope, from miles around, expecting to the Bar, the age at which Mr. but so far as he could remember he never heard of him until a few weeks ago. The had "z man in the jungle playing a Aral orth died, many barris shares were received from Wong Wai

cornet, but they will be bitterly dis- chszom Man, but that did not follow he was the appointed. He won't be there. He will considered The scrip was presumably be blowing his instrument quite silently vendor.

in some street in far-away Birmingham or Chelsea,

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME, The events down for decision to-day are as under:-

-4.-4.00 p.m. Two Lengths Handicap

(members).

5.4.10 p.m., Boys High Dive (open). 8.-4.2 P., Ladies Two Lengths

Handicap (open).

las, silent singers, mate wives, and dumb

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selves Incky, and are perous, if they have

" achieved a precarious four figures. In his case, the inevitable time of waiting was handicapped by ill-health. His family grew faster than his practicr, Even the cost means were not large. of taking "silk" was his reason against it. It was mainly due to his wife's energy and optimism that the courage of that home never failed.

Her eldest son, Viscount Northcliffe, the beginning of his then near WAL rejournalistic successes, and his prosperity. will became hers.

The

Greatest Sea Drama Screened! Ever

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IN 12 MIGHTY REELS WITH SPECIAL MUSIC SCORE.

TO-DAY HUI SATURDAY 2.30; 5 p.m., 7.15 and 9.30

AT THE QUEEN'S.

Thenceforward, first in SOUTH

handed in by Wong Wai Man (defendant)

If all goes well with my placs I ex and if the shares were sold be would have accounted to him for them. Ac- cording to the books, fifty shares were sold to Lammert Brothers in September pre to provide my part of the world 1924. Speaking with regard to the second with almost dead silence by about. next October. My little unbroadcaster will 7. 4.25 p.m., Ruaning Header from charge (in respect of the transfer of 200 bring screamless babies, painless piano shares in the Clina Light, and Power Spring Board (3 tries). 8-4.35 p.m., 400 Yards Championship Company) witness said the transfer puss into every home.

ed through his office. As far as he could

In the House of Commons the sole of the Colony (opes).

the house in London which Lord North- Girls Two Lengths make out, these shares were sold before'

cliffe and Lord Rothermers bought for 9.-4.45 P.Jr.

they were issued. They were old shares suit of catching the Speaker's eye (open).

Only in Mid-Atlantic will be heard the her, later in her home at Poynter's 104.50 p.m., 100 Yards Back Stroke issued as "come rights." Mr. Birkett voice crying in the wildernes

Championship of the Colony (open).then went on to give further evidence with

been going the round of the Stock Ex-respected by her friends for her simple and direct anture, revered by her 11-5.00 pm, Two Lengths Handicap regard to the entry of the transfers in funny stories that so persistently have Hall, Totteridge, she lived into old age,

connection with various transactions re-

change. inumbers), (heats).

Quite justly will judges be asking in children, always their wisest counsellor. "was a very deep one. 12-5.15 p.m., Two Lengths Team Race ferred to in the charges and also spoke

18 to whom they were purported to have a year or two, "Who is Winston Chur. The affection existing between her and And the instances when he followed her (members). 135.10 p.m., Poys Two Lengths "Han-been signed by

Cross-examined by Mr. Jenkin: Witchill? They won't know. Nobody will her eldest son dicap (open)

ness, said all hix evidence with regard to know What fun!

Not the least advantage that I claim advice with regard to the conduct of soundiness of her judgment. Her in- 14.5.30 p.m., Water Palo Army the two transactions of shares had been

Nowy

taken from the nooks. None of the tran-der my invention is that, when I have his papers testified to the sanity. and As the compass points steadily An extra event which has been includ-sactions has been made by him personally done with it, it will easily be fitted to fluence was never used in an ignoble

and he had nothing personally to do with all wireless sets.

to the north, so ber mind strove over serve the great interesta of "her d in Saturday's prograinme is a 50 race confined to

any of them. yards Breast Stroke Chinese ladies.

country.

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At the conclusion of the sports on Saturday, E. Sir Edward. Stubbs, K.C.M.G., will present the prizes."

After further evidence. His Worship adjourned the case antil-to-inorrow after

noon.

RUGBY.

At Happy Valley this afternoon, Hongkong Football Club, (Rugby tion) will meet H.M.S. Ambroke. tenTAN-TU:-

the

See

SAIGON RICE MARKET. Messrs Wm. G. Hale & Co., Ltd., of Saigon, in their fortnightly circular dated September 15th state

The

.K.RIC TEAM.

I can see that I have a great future before me, I shall die a rich old Peer and they will bury me grandis' in West- minster Abbey.

H.M.S. "NELSON" - LAUNCHED. BEST-ARMED VESSEL, IN THE WORLD,

Thousands of people on both banks of the River Tyne on September 3rd,

cause..

to

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AIDS TO EFFICIENCY. DISCOLOURED IVORY can be cleaned with a little salt and sal volatile, or salt and lemon will often banish the stains. To keep ivory white it should be rubbed. regularly with lemon juice.

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INK STAINS ON COLOURED MATERIAL BT6

The market has been very quiet and, except for a few transactions with Java for shipment September/October nothing watched the Inunching from the yard of has been done. Prices are consequently Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth and best removed with a mixture of sour milk of H.M.S.and fuller's-earth. Great care must be at Newcastle. Bow-receding slightly and arrivals of paddy Company

accumulating in Cholon bear hard, upos Nelson, the first battleship to be con taken to wash out the milk after the

structed for the Navy since the war and stains bave been removed. under the the market which closes weak

of two permitted Don Washington Convention.

Fall back:-Stewart (1). Three-quarters-McKenzie (2): ker (3); Gardner (4); Lammert (5). Halves:-Sunmers (6): Ralph (7). Forwards:-Foster (8); Forsyth (9); Smith (10); Fochen (11); Miliar (12); O'Connor (13); Ralston (14); Curwin (15). ***

H.M.A

Beferer:-Mr. D. Fitzgerald.

*AMBROSE "TEAM. Full back:-Mortimer (1): Three-quarters-Hocking (2); Honey- Well (3); Duncan (4); Hayter (5).

Halves:-Evans (6); Cowley (7). Forwards: Stafford (8); Wilkin (9); Short (10); Morrell (17); Curnock (12); Balsdon (13); Gambles (14); Sharples (15)

Kick-off:-6.15 p.m.

FOOTBALL.

Paddy is easier: Fairly heavy stocks are available in Cholon and some small they must prepare for the new crop. holders would be pleased to realize "as

FREIGHT-MARKET.

WHEN GLYCERISE is added to the gum The vessel, which is estimate to coet with which labels are put on tins it is between £7,000,000 and £8,000,000, was designed by Sir Eustace D'Eyncourt, found that the labels adhere without any

and trouble... Director of Naval Construction To Hongkong.-Market stagnant. No chief technical adviser to the Admiralty, unusual features to render the vessel transactions to report. Nu demand. 1912-53. She is said to incorporate many

For Cantonese valderable to attack."- Prosperts unfavourable. there is some offering laut only suficient

The launching ceremony was perform-

BEST ARMED WARSHIP,

So long as there were armaments in

for a small steamer of about 1,200 tona,ed by Danie Caroline Bridgeman, wife of the world, we, first of all the nations, at between 25 cts. to 30 cts.

INTERPOET BOWLS, SHANGHAI PAPER'S CONFIDENCE.

Sir Eustace D'Eyncourt said the Vessel had been building for about two and a half years, and it was hoped to dish her in about twelve months Ho urged that something should be done to

the First Lord of the Admiralty, and must never let our strength at sea go the Nelson Jeft the stays without a down. The Nelem must be locked upon hitch to the accompaniment of loud as a guarantee of the peace of the cheering and the blowing of syrens from world. the numerous craft on the river after wards.

Mr. Bridgeman, in a speech at the subsequent reception, said lest it should Of the Shanghai interport lawn bowls he thought that with the launching of team for Hongkong, the China Press the Nelson the country was starting meet foreign competition, in shipbuild, says:-The team will take with it the new competition in armaments, he coulding if we were not to lose our supremacy The Nelson," when completed, will be A match has been arranged and will" Prentico" Cup, and it is to be hoped assure them that that ship and her in that direction, take place on Saturday between Kowloon that they will bring it back again. The sister ship the Rodary, now building at

the Washington Convention, and that will carry the heaviest artillery afloat. and the Police on, the Kowloon Football team is very well balanced and should Birkenhead, were provided for under the world's most powerful warship, and ground,, kick-off at 4.20 p.m. The pro- give a gool account of itself. Shanghai when they were completed four other Her main armament will be aine 16in. ceeds of the game will be devoted to a bowlers will follow their efforts with the ships would go out of commission.

greatest of interest.

Continued at foot of heat Column.) serviag object.

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