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KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB..

REPORT FOR SEASON 1925-26.

The annual general meeting of the Kowloon Cricket Club is to be held in POLICE ACCEPT HIS CHALLENGE. the Club Housa on Friday, September 17th at 30 p.m. The business of the meeting will be to pass the report and accounts for the 1023-26 season; to elect officers for the 1098-97 senson; and to dis- chss general business.

A LITTLE EXPERIMENT IN A NEWSPAPER OFFICE.

Professor Maxmilien Langanery who recently astonished some of us in Hong kong by an exhibition of his remarkable powers, is now in Shanghai repeating his experiments.

The Report. In submitting their report and state- ment of accounts for the year ended July 31st, 1926,

tollows:-

the Committee state 4.3

FINANCE-The accompanying accounts Professor Langaner, says the N.-C. Daily Sees of Saturday, has challenged show a slight loss during the period, which they cover, but considering the usual the Freach and Municipal Police to poher which has been adopted in-valuing "plant crime on Monday, which he the Club's assets and the abnormal year guarantees to solve on Tuesday, during through which the Colony has passed your the interval of which he will be locked Committee consider the result of the up, without any intimation of the pro-year's working to be satisfactory, blem which he will be called upon to

MEMBERSHIP-Since the 1st August, solve. The French police, we under-1920 nety-six new members have joined stand, working in conjunction with the the Club, a few old members rejoined Settlement officials, have accepted the and about one hundred and ninety names challenge, and will hide a man, alleged were removed on account of resignations. to have been murdered, secrete the departure from the Colony and other alleged weapon áad place in various spots seasons. the alleged stolen goods. The professor i will then find them.

Yesterday afternoon, the paper con- visitor walked into the tinues, the editorial offices and mentioned" the pro- posed police test but several of the staff were frankly. aceptical na to his ability in solving such problems, and he was challenged on the spot "How long will (it take to get to the French Consulate- General." he asked, "I have an appoint- ment there at o'clock." He was assur ed that he could drive his car there in three minutes, whereupon he accepted immediately.

The present membership is 417 made up as follows:-

Present. Absent. Total.

3

14

Life

#

Ordinary Sea-going

£3*.

309

51

20

71

Naval and MIN

tary

19

5.

23

314

103

417

The Committee record with deep regret the deaths of Messrs. C. H. Lyson, D. Mason, J. H. Oxberry, D. Alison, J. H. Kynoch, C. J. B. Hellstrom, James

I will leave the room and you deter-Gibson and J. M. Anderson. mine how you will test me. I can find! any article in the room which you will designate," he reiterated.

A Quite Simple Test. The professor was accordingly escorted trom the editorial room to the corridor some 30 or 40 feet away. Three members of the staff then decided that he should extract the paper from the typewriter of a fourth man, who was busily engaged writing copy and who knew nothing what scever of the test. One of the three said in an undertone, hardly audible to those present, I will have him take the paper from's typewriter." Not another word was said. Professor Langsper was then recalled He asked who was think ing of the object. His question answer ed, he told the reporter grasp his left wrist, frmly,

Like a pointer dog on the trail be started immediately for "a large book case containing files of the North China Herald, and, in a nervous perturbed manner, with his knees bent, and his whole body quivering, he rasped, Take my left wrist. hold it tightly and think of the object you want me to get Dragging his escort along, he rushed in the general direction of his objective but hesitated on approaching the files.

The Deed Done.

GROUND.-The Cricket pitch has receiv cu good attention during the Sumner months and should be in excellent condi tion for the coming season. The Bowling Green also is in very good condition..

The Club was again successful at the Horticultural Show, three 1st and six and prizes, and five Awards of Merit being obtained. The flowers and plants are in good condition,

CLUB HOUSE-Some urgent renewals and alterations were made during the season and it is contemplated that fur- ther improvements will be effected in the

car tuture.

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LADIES PAVILION. The shed is'in fairly good condition but will require some attention soon to put it into better order.

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LAWN TENNIS.

HONG DOUBLES.

Playing in the fourth round of the Hong Doubles, in connection with the Hongkong Cricket Club, W. A. Nowers and L. M. S. Lloyd (rec, 1/6), ARC defeated F. Syme Thompson and R. R. Valentine (rec. 13.1), Dodwell, in straight set. 0-1 6-3.

The tournament is now in the semi-

final stages and the following are the sur

vivors!

TRAFFIC CASES. DRIVER WHO USED HIS MASTER'S CAR

Before Major C...Willson at the Central Magistracy yesterday, Dr. H. Speth, of the Netherlands Harbour Works, North Point, charged his Chinese driver with taking his motor-car out without per- mission.

The incident of an all night outing with the car during Dr. Speth's absence R. Hancock and R. E. Greensmith at Macso was reported to him on his re turn, and this was verified by looking (owe 4/6),2. A. W. Harward and J. D.into the gasolene consumption. Humphreys (rec. 3/8). :

The driver, was fined $3. Recklessness.

W. A. Nowers and L. M. S. Lloyd (rec. 1/6) Lieut. Col. Edmeades and Capt. Howard.

BASEBALL.

TO-DAY'S GAME.

CRICKET.-More matches played than in 1994-95 and the Club experienced an enjoyable" and fairly successful season. The 1st XI. Bnished 3rd (bracketed with C.S.C.C.) in the Senior Division of the

The big event in local baseball win League and but for a lack of efficient change bowlers might easily have been be seen at the Happy Valley diamond higher. With the majority of last year's at 5 p.m. to-day when last season's cham pingers still available and the introduc- Fions and, the runners-up will meet for tip of some new talent it is anticipated the last time. that the Club will able to held a very strong side, during the coming season. It is emphasised, however, that regular practice is essential to success and it is hoped that intending players will turn Two elevens will up frequently to nets.

Until South China suffered their second defeat on Saturday, their chances for prozier hours this season seemed good. The Japanese have also lost two matches, both to South China

On this even footing an interesting It is difficult to game should result. be fielded as in previous seasons.

Five members of last year's 1st XI understand how the Japanese, or their were invited to go to Singapore with the form lost to South China, and the cham Interport side, but only two:-Capt. Rpions will have to play a keen game if

they are to avert a defeat...

1o-morrow afternoon the E.K.V.D.C. A. Warters and 3. A. W. Kamsey were able to make the trip.

He seemed to be smelling the books as he worked his way around 10 the machine, where a colleague was buaily engaged. On approaching the machine, the professor grasped the man and said Please go, go." The surprised typist, not knowing of the experiment, resisted, but something impelled him to leave his chair. The telepathist, fussed" about the machine running the carrier back and forth in au attempt to pull out the paper. Finally be picked the machine up bodily, carrying it to a table nearby: Tournament has not yet been concluded, where he seemed to have still greater most of the events, however, ure difficulty in extracting the paper. Per-

the test.

of his years of experience. A staff mem-

time.

The Arst Ai. played 39 matches, of which 22 were won, 10 lost and 7 drawn.

The second XI. played 15 matches, of which 5 were won, 7 lest and 3 drawi

TENNIS. The Annual Lawn Tennis

play in the League against the Filipinos at the same time.

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SHANGHAI GOLFER'S FEAT. DIRECT DRIVE INTO A-HOLE IN

A taxicab driver was charged with reckless driving.

Sub-Inspector Alexander, who was on e motor cycle patrol round on the day of the offence, stated in evidence that he

aw the taxi taking the bend at the foot" of Lower Albert Road at a speed which he thought was about 25 miles an hour. The vehicle kept going on the wrong other car. He pointed out that the dan- side of the road and swerved round an- ser was increased by the wet conditions

Defendant was fined $20. at the time.

Collision. With a Tram.

A motor lorry driver was charged with driving his vehicle in a negligent manner as to cause a collision with a tram car and damage to the latter.

Defendant was fined $10. and further ordered to pay a like sum as compen sation to the Tramway Co.

In charging the driver of a public vehicle, Sergeant Robert said that the man was driving along Praya East up to the Arsenal Street corner at a speed of about 30 miles an hour. The driver was faed 220.

POSSESSION OF ARSENIC. SEQUEL TO YOUTH'S DEATH.

ONE AT HUNGJAO. haps half a minute had passed before Prouching the final stage and it is hoped,

Deapite all the credit that has been he seemed positive that he had completed that a finish will be brought about at a

near future date.

We entered three teams in the Hong. given to him for organizing one of the

most successful electrical enterprises in Following investigations by the police The professor, before beginning his demonstration, said that his primary kong Tennis League, one in cach division, the world, Mr. T. E., U. Aldridge now into the sudden death of a young Chinese, purpose in the Oricat was to study the and although success was not achieved has achieved even greater fame, for be who is believed to have died from artenic Asiatic mind, but he had to admit that the games afforded many of our players has joined the ranks of the immortals poisoning, the boy's father and uncle, the Chinese was the most difficult in all the pleasure of keen competition.

LAWS BOWLS. The success which haa who have done a hole in cad." The joint owners of a medicine shop at Sham a direct drive straight into the hole. B. Nihill, at the Kowloon Magistracy ber asked him if Wa Pei Fa were dead been maintained in the League matches feat is the more amazing because it was shuipo, were charged before Mr Ja

Mr. Aldridge wee playing in a three yesterday, with having in their possession as rumour had it in Shanghai yesterday throughout the season is primarily due afternoon, to which he replied that he to the caprit de corps which exists in ball game at Hungico last Thursday and a quantity of arsenic, without permission. Sergeant Whelan said the drug had had not concentrated, and were he asked this section. Entries for Club competi- was driving to the hole from the third

tee, an iron shot of 100 yd. His ball been sent to the Government Analyst "for to do so, it would require some little tions have been quite satisfactory and

games are now in full awing. It is hoped few se true that one of his companions examination; and he now applied for a Professor Langener does not purport that competitors will help the Committee said, with a golfing introduction, "It week's remand. He added that bail of to be able to communicate with the dead, by playing off the various rounds prompt looks as though you will do it in one." 8350 each had been asked for, but neither tell the past or the future or do a greatly. The season commenced with a pan- The words scarcely were spoken when of the defendants could produce the number of the things which hundreds of city of players, bat several new and there was a splash of water, but the ball money.

fakes" on every continent hold as their enthusiastic members have taken up the could not be seen on the green. Hurry-His Worship pointed out the serious neas of the charge and informed the de- chief stock in trade. He says that this game and are showing great skill in ing up, the astonished players found the

handling the liguum vite." The green pin standing perfectly upright in the cup, fendants that he would accept half the 13 a science, as he will explain in an

in excellent condition and it has been with the ball wedged against it in the sum in each and the remainder in securi article which he is publishing.

frequently expressed by visiting teams hole, from which the water had been tien that it is one of the beat in the Colony splashed. Mr. Aldridge said he never Every possible attention has been given had seen an ohm or ampere like it. NAVAL APPOINTMENTS. to the nursing of the turf which has rendered such a delightful rendezvous fer The promotion of Commander H. A the devotees of this fascinating game. Forster, M.V.O., having caused a vacancy CHILDREN'S SPORTS.The event for second-in-command of the Royal held on New Year's Day and met with yacht, Victoria and Albert, Commander its usual success. The thinks of the Com- Herbert Pott, who has been executive mittee are tendered to the many generous officer at the Signal School, Portsmouth, subscribers, and the ladies and gentle and in the cruiser Hawkins, fagship in men who so kindly assisted on that oc-entered Canada at Niagara Falls, Ontario, according to report of the China has been appointed.

The following appointments were made CONCERTE AND DANCES.-The open air Inspector of Immigration at this port.

Tourist traffic from the United States

The death has occurred of Sir Howard by the Admiralty on August 5th.-Lieut. concerts, and several dances at the Hong- J. G. Gould, to Titania, for Submarines kong Hotel Roof Garden were held duric Cuando is exceedingly heavy this Fear Spicer, vice-chairman of Spicer, Ltd., (September 6th). Sub.-Lieut. P. Qing the year and were all well attended at all international boundary points of the paper-making firm. He arrived at

crossing and consequently the Canadian Roberts, to Tilania, for Submarines and much enjoyed.

abnormally an hotel in the vicinity of the Strand in which he was a large shareholder and (September 8th).

Prizes.-The Committee thank the immigration officers are The following appointments were made numerous donors of prizes for the busy. "

Niagara Falls continues to be the most locked himself in a room reserved for by the Admiralty on August 6th Payr, various sport competitions.

popular mecca for tourists, especially the directors. He was found in the even- Licat. Commander G. L. Simmons, to

Financial side.

since the falls have been illuminated at ng dead with a shot wound. Deceased night by powerful are lights of different had had repeated and severe attacks of

influenza 'in, recent months, colours,

casion.

WE

Ambrose, and Payr.-Lieat. A. JIVA The income and expenditure account

Chubb, to Ambraze."-

The following appointment was made by the Admiralty on August 7th-Payr. Commander J. M. Buckle, to Despatch (September 1st). ・・・

shows that expenditure amounted to 15,883, as against $16,018 for the 1924-25 season. The income side shows an ex cess of expenditure over income of $485. The following appointment was made Subscriptions came to $7,390 and entrance by the Admiralty on August 9th: fees to 81,600. Bar, sales came to $23,199, Commander C. H. Phillips, to Tamar for and bar purchases to 817,854, while the profit on refreshments amounted to Hongkong Dockyard (August 18th).

The following appointment was made $4,500. On the expenditure side, enter- by the Admiralty on August 10th:- tainment came to $1,622, and wages to Lient. T. K. W. Atkinson, to Petersfield 65,411 (August 21st).

(Continued at foot of next Ovlumn.).

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Cricket.

The defendants pleaded that arsenic was freely used by all Chinese chemists.

His Worship reminded the defendants. that in a statement made to the police, when the boy's death was being investi gated, they had denied there was arsenic on the premises.

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The defendants were remanded for one week formally, bail being allowed in the the remainder in securities. sum of 8350, made up of $200 cash and

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