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TENNIS NOTES.

YOUTHFUL PLAYERS'

PROGRESS:

PAST SEASON REVIEWED.

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New York:-Outstanding among the results of the spectacular 1909 tennis season, along with the de- finite passing from the top-flight of the famed Tilden-Huntër. team, are.

V.R.C. FETE.

J. R. JOHNSTONE'S

RECORD..

NAVY LOSE TEAM RACE,

There were two surprises at the V.R.C. Night Fote last evening. J. R. Johnstone set up a record for the bath by winning the 20 Yards Free Style Chamyonship of the Colony in 2 mins, 34 seca.

The second curprise was provided, by the Royal Gorrison Artillery beating the Royal Navy in the | Services'. Team Race by a margin

of 0 seconds.

Some Fine Diving,

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On Face, Neck, Arms and Hands. Lost Rest. Cuticura Healed.

"A red rash came out on my face and spread to my neck, arms and hands. It was of a dry, nature and Itched and burned dreadfully. I could not rest night or day, and could bardly keep from scratching. I mat- fered with it for fivo weeks and could not do any work during that time.

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Messrs. Benjamin & Potta, share and general brokers in their weekly share report dated yesterday, state: Interesting statements with rel

There has not been any notable erence to the bear trade in the the forging strides made by youthfal expansion of business in the local Three Eastern Provinces were made

The contest for the Diving Cham- market since the date of our last by representatives of the Manchur players, both in singles and doubles.pionship of the Colony produced some splendid plaig and fancy report, but prices on the whole bave ian Bean Oil Exporters Associa- The United States, long consider- kept very firm with an inclination tion when interviewed upon theired far behind European countries diving displays, E. da Roza parti cularly securing well-earned ap in the development of sound dou-plause, lie secured the Champion- towards a higher level, the market arrival from the north recently.

bles combinations—although well.ship from L. Roza Pereira by a closing with a good general demand According to these merchants,

supplied with promising singles margin of 10 points.

The Boys' 50 Yarde Handicap one of the most important reasons for most stocks."

players finds that this summer's proved that the young swimmers for the party's visit was to pre-

are not far behind their seniors in natatory skill. As a matter of fact, seat three demands to the National competition has produced at least

their times were. quite surprising, Government, viz., that heavier three or four teams which are look- duties be imposed on beans intended upon with confidence as poten- E. Roza winning the Bnal in 93.3 seen, from J. Lawrence who com ed for export, that bean oil and tial Davis Cup competitors. The

times including handicaps. bean cakes intended for export be rapid rise of college players during Pleted the course in 3 secs., both

to 11.30 am-Commercial The prizes wore presented by News, Share Reports, etc., in Chi- exempted from taxation; and that the schaon just closed supports the

uèse and English. no further taxes be imposed on belief held by competent tennis Miss Doris Hunt. beans, bean oil and bean cakes in critics that the year 1030 or perhaps tended for domestic use.

1031 will be no-area of rejuvanated doubles play throughout the nation!"

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London.

Marine and Fire

Banks-Hong Kong and Shang hai Banks have again strengthened and were placed up to $1,270. They quoted £120 (Middle) in

Insurances- Unions have been strong and the

made price has

further headway to 8365. Hong Kong Fires have likewise hardened As to the first demand, the rea- and are

saleable at $785, while bean trade was now one of the most son was given that the Manchurian

Cantons Bre wanted at 8635 important in the TAW material and probably a little more would world so, in accordance with econo- mic principles, it was necessary he paid. China underwriters, which that heavier export duties should have been dormant for some time, be imposed on beans intended for have at last exhibited some symp-export in order to prevent such an toms of life and are now in request important raw material from go ing to foreign countries in large quantities.

at 82.10.

Shipping-Hong Kong, Canton

The Three Eastern Provinces and Macao Steamboats were realis-nally, which is equal to about 70

produce 7,000,000 tons of beans an ed again at $231. "Shell" Trans per cent, of the world's total pro. ports were lower in London and duction, for, apart from the Unit are quoted 96/- (middle). Water-ed States, which produces 2,000,000 tons of beans annually for domes boats are on offer at 892 Douglas tic use, almost every country in the Steamships have not met with any world which manufactures bean oil attention and are unchanged at is dependent on Manchuria for the

supply of beans. $271.

Bean consumption has increased Docks, Wharves and Godowas. As a result of the discovery of a Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharves method by Germans by which the bena juice can be transformed into have displayed great, buoyancy and a solid foodstuff. This method has a strong demand for the shares has been adopted by many other coun

tries. As, said the representatives, raised the price to $146. Hong

this important raw material is Kong and Whampoa Docks are idle needed also by hative oil manufac round $321. China Providents were turers, the Chinese Government should adopt a protective policy A again put through at 84.75.

in its export tariff and impose small decline has occurred in heavier export duties' on beans. Shanghai Docks, the price of which: has weakened to Tls, 141, New En gineers are remaining steady at Tis. 8.50.

Lands, Hotels and Buildings Hong Kong Lands have changed bands at advancing rates to 3834. Hong Kong Hotels were done in the beginning of the week at 89.70, but finished up slightly easier. guest at $14.25. Realtys and Trust were pid up to 86.10.

Young Doubles Pair. After, the Davis Cup final round at Paris, which was won mainly through the brilliant work of Heari Cochet," the United States, in de-

feat, had some consolation in the

to

excellent performance of its young doubles pair, Van Ryn and Allison. It was recalled that this youthful team had conquered a strong field classic," and after defeating the win the annual Wimbledon

French Davis Can team, the European preas called the young the best team of the collegians year."

However, upon returning from a successful European invasion, Van Fyn and Allison faced severe ub-

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Mr. W. Logan.congratulated the 12.30 to 1.30 p.m.-Demonstration competitors upon their fine dis-programme (English and Chinese plays and reminded the audience regards). For use of Radio dealers. that the Club's Harbour Race would

1.8 p.m.-Weather report. take place toward the end of tse

7.48 p.m.-Evening weather re- month, on October 31 if the weather port. permitted.

Besuits,

9 to 10.30 p.m.-Evening General Programme (Parlophon records

50 Yards Handicap. (Members): supplied by The Canton Trading lat Host: J. Sloan, L. Soares. | Association). 2nd Heat: S. V. Gittens, H. X. 10.30 p.m.-Evening programme Remedios. 3rd Heat: R. Amery, of Chinese music (records supplied G. Lynn. Final: J. Sloan, H. M. by The Canton Trading Associa Remedios.

tion, Ltd.).

11.30 p.m.-Close down.

100 Yards Breast Stroke (Cham- pionship of the Colony):1, Wan Kwong Ting: A Châu Tak Wing

60 Yards Handicap (Ladica):- 1, Mins L. Silva Netto; 2, Misa E. withers.

20 Yards Free Style (Champion- ship of the Colony)-1, J. R. Johnstone (231); 2, W, F. Kerr,

50 Yards Handicap (Boys):-1st Heat: J. Lawrence, E. Marques. end Heat: Ed. Roza, A. Roza Final: E. Roza, 28.9 sec.; J. Law

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SUNDAY.

"UNION CHURCH" TO BE RELAYED. The following programme will be broadcast oa Sunday from the Government Broadnating Station Z.B.W. on 350 metres:-

10.53 a.m.-Relay from the Union Church, Kennedy Road. Preacher :. Rev. F, C. Young, Voluntary. Prayer.

Lord's Prayer... Hymn

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stacles in the American National doubles championships, played at Brooklyn, Massachusetts," for the last few years. Tilden. and Hunter, although defeated by the collegians

23 Yards Dash (Open)-1st Come Thau long expected Jesus." at Wimbledon, were favoured by Heat: S. V. Gittens, W. Forsite. The Lesson. Children's Story: many to take the measure of the 2nd Hent: Leung Shiu Man, R. Hymno, Gentle Jesus, meck and field in the title play. Berkeley Amery. Final, Leung Shiu Man, mild." Voluntary. Prayer, Hymn, Bell, a University of Texas product, 11.2.5 sec.; 2. 5. V. Gittens, 11.3-5 Lord, hear the right attend my paired with Lewis White, to form a

ery." Sermon. Preacher: Rev. F. team which, although considered Diving (Championship of the. Young. Hymn, "Dear Lord and strong, was not granted an outside Colony)-1, E. da Roza, 181.5 Father of Mankind." Benediction. chance to defent Tilden and Hunterpoints; 2. L. Roza Pereira, 151

At End of Relay.-Programme of or Van Ryn and Allison,

points.

Chinese music until 1 p.m. ̈ ̧ (Re- Danger of Great Loss.

George Latt, member of this Services' Team Race:-1, R.G.A.,cords eupplied by Mesars. Tak

gmins. 34 eecs., R.N., 2 mins. Shing Co.). Apropos of the second demand, year's Davis Cup squad, and holder of the 1999 doubles championship it was said that, again, according with John Hennessey, paired with

148 p.m.-Weather report. Members' Team Race:-1, B. to economic principles, the Govern

9 p.m.-Evening general pro Team (S, V. Gittins), 1 min. 59.4-3 gramme. (Victor and H.M.V. re- ment should do everything within-year old John Doeg. Many of its power to encourage the export the veteran combinations were pre-

cords supplied by Messes, S. Mou- Water Polo: Portuguese

trie & Co., Ltd.). of its surplus supplies. Nearly 90 Pared to have their annual feld

meet at the hands of the coming Scotland 2. cent. of the Manchurian bean

10.30 p.m.-Close down. her and bean cakes were intended stars. However, if ever, this year's for export but the National Gov-placed the veteran combinations on national doubles play definitely crament had failed to reduce taxa- tion on these. Furthermore, they the shelf and enthroned dashing. bean oil factories in Manchuria field. hat now only about remained im operation.

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Last year, 25 representatives of Electrics opened with sales at 804,

the Association had gone to Europe ploded during the play, namely a but the market has eased off to 862 to investigate the cause of the deve set defeat of the Byn and A fair business was put through at

pression in China's bean oil export Allison combination by an equally intervening rates. China Lights trade and it was found that vari-young team of White and Bell, who have been in strong demand and have been largely dealt in from bean oil trade, had imposed heavy and Doeg bent the best veteran ous governments, jealous of Chins's had not even been seeded in the drat. In the semi-final round Lott 312.80 up to $13.40. Hong Kong import dutie on Chinese begna, BỘ Tramways have had transactions it would be seen that the protective again at 818.25 to $18.30. "Star" policies adopted by foreign coun- Ferrica were placed at the improved trics were responsible for the de- quotation of 870.

pression.

Oils and Mining-Bengueta Coo- solidateds continue in demand at $3.50, cum dividend. Langkats (combined) have buyers at Tis. 161. Tronoh Mines are wanted at 21 Deals were made in Raubs at 89.35.

combination of Tilden and Hunter without great difficulty. Thus the final round of the National doubles championship found two young teams battling for the title. Doeg's terrific serve and Lott's all-round game proved to much for Bell and White who went down after three hard fought acts.

If the National Government de clined to exempt bean oil and bean cakes from export dues, the native bean oil factories would be forced to close, the merchants would stand to lose not less than 8100,000,000, Coen and Coggleshall, another Miscellaneous-Green Island Ce would be monopolized by foreig, defent of the British pair, Olliff and the Manchurian beau trade very young team, accounted for the ments (combined) bave improved hers in Manchuria, who had used and Austin. From ali sides, critics their position and have been the eary possible means to export point out that this has been a Fear medium of a fair turnover at 88.1 large quantities of Chinese beans in which youth has captured the to $10. The Old" shares have abroad.

major tennis crowns. advanced to $7.50 and the "New"

In conclusion, members of the It is not unlikely that the 1930 Davis Cup squad granting that the ever guileful Bill Tilden keeps his promise of permanently retiring from international play, will be composed of Van Ryn, Lott, Doeg, Mercur and Shields, all players of college age. Bell and Mangin are another pair who are expected to keep pressing the leaders to the top of their ability,

to $2 Hong Kong Ropes changed party said that the taxes already hands up to 87.75. Telephones were imposed on bean oil and bean cakes bought at 87.00. Watsons have for domestic use were excessive, so lapsed to a nominal quotation of

no more should be imposed. $11.90...

Cotton Mills-Evo Mills were negotiated at the outset at Tla 21, but they are, however, thuch firmer at the close and buyers pre- vail at Tis. 221; Shanghai Cottons (New) were sold to the North st Tis. 75. The Old shares are want ed at Tis. 09.

Rubbera-Owing to the drop în

CANTON TRADE NOTES.

The value of the Central Bank of China notes has risen to 85 per cent. from 78 per cent.

The merchants in Chefoo have

Lott and Deeg, national doubles champions for 1099, appear to be the strongest doubles team in the United States at the present time, although two days after being

the raw rubber to 94d., share prices decided to carry on their suspension crowned, they lost a three set match are weaker all round. The follow at business as a protest against the to Mangin and Van Byn in a sec- ing cabled quotations from Shang-

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Chemore .......... 1.80 (2.25) Consolidateds. 4.00 (4.35) Kroewocks 2.80 (3.35) Répaha 4 1.65 (1.80) Tanah Meraha.. 1.55 (1.70)

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In spite of the troop movements, Exchange. The T.T. rate on Lon- trade conditions in the districts don to-day is 1/10) and on Shang along the West River have remain- hai. 85.

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