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INTERPORT CRICKETERS ENTERTAINED.

TRIBUTE TO SHANGHAI'S BOWLING FROM CAPTAIN OF HONG KONG TEAM.

“OLD FRIENDSHIPS RENEWED: NEW FRIENDS MADE ON CRICKET FIELD.”

That the Shanghai' tohm was better than the team selected to reprosent Hong Kong and that they won because Holly Kong, wan defeated by better "bowling, was the opinion "expressed by the skipper of the Hong Kong team, Mr. T. E. Pearce, in the course of a speech at the Cricket Interport Dinner held at the Roof • " Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel last night.

There was a very large attendance which was presided over by Mr. H. 6. B. Hancock After proposing the loyal, toast, Mr. Hancock proposed the toast of Shanghai and Hong Kong, in the course of which he said that the interport matches, apart from other things, gave a chance to everyone to renew old friendshipe and make new ones and in a larger way, helped to cement friend- ship which should exist between British communities in the Tar Fast.

Mr. D. W. Leagh, the Captain of the Shanghai sidle, said that he thought Shanghai won because, on the whole, they had a bette side,

Mr. Pearse, after giving his views on why Hong Kong lost, added, What does it matter who won so long as we play the game in the right spirit and uphold the traditions which this in- terport week holds for Hong Kong and Shanghai.

SHANGHAI SIDE “BETTER BALANCED.”

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1931.

I suppose it is time I said some JAPANESE ROBBED, thing about the interport match.

It is fathor dioult-was-not-

MURDER TRIAL,

disappointed that I lost the tosTWO MEN SENTENCED AT FIVE CHINESE ON CAPITAL

I said "We will win." I think our side soomed to be a little bit better balanced (Loud Laughter), If you will excuse me, Mr. Chair man, I would like to thank tho

SESSIONS

*The trial of three men and a wo

seiving property stolen from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Kobabe, 56, Nathan Hoad, concluded at the Criminal Sessions yesterday before Mr. Justice Lindsell,

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CHARGE.

JAPANESE BOY'S EVIDENCE.

culties for the police against a A position offering, extreme dim hostile mob numbering several hun- dred, armed with bamboo poles and other implements, was described by

because I am used to that. I lost the toas on twelve consecutive .00 casions before coming here and this was the thirteenth time. We arriv.man on charges of robbery, and re- ed on the 13th of November but it seems to be quite a lucky day." read in the Sunday papers what sounded like the Dempsey-Carpen- tier fight, when the Hong Kong skipper said "We will win and Wong Wah, the first accused, who officers as the resumed hearing you. pleaded guilty to the charge of rob-terday of the Taang Foo Villas bery along with others, was sentenc murder trial before the Chief Jus ed to three years' imprisonment with rice (Sir Joseph Kemp) and jury. hard labour.

The three others were charged are on trial for the murder of six Five prisoners, including a boy,

the house, Mok Kam, the second. September 8. They are defended with receiving property stolen from members of a Japanese family on accused, was found guilty of the by Mr. W. N. Thomas Tam, in- charge, and the jury wore agreed strusted by Mr. J. T. Prior, of peat of the fourth prisoner, the in a verdict of not guilty in res Messrs. Wlkinson and Grist.

against the third accused, Ng Kau, in evidence that he hit himself in A small boy, one of the surviving woman Luk Fuk. The verdier sons of the murdered family, stated finding him guilty, while throu dis- the roof. Later he was dragged out was divided, four of the jurymena tank immediately after reaching

Hie Lordship pointed out to the blow on the head with a baseball by a Chinese and dealt a heavy

and reconsider their decision. in re-remained there unconscious antil jury that they would have to retire bat. He fell back into the tank and

diet which could be accepted must gard to the third prisoner. A ver- he was found by the police. have a majority of at least five ton the scene on patrol with three Sgt. Doig rolated how he arrived either way, retired again and returned a vera hostile mob of about 1,000 Chinese Accordingly the jury Indian constables, when they saw diet of not guilty by five to two,

in front of the house. The party Banishee's Career.

broke through the crowd into the Mok Kam, against whom the vor-doorway, but Anding many other

Shanghai team for the way they have backed me up. They played an a team and they did not need any instructions. I really would like to thank them for the way they played and especially "Torry F Wilson who is getting sore and yet low. (Laughter). I would ask the Shanghai team to drink to the

health of our hosta.

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agreed.

Mr. H. R. R., Hancock, proposing "Keep Traditions: Unspoiled." the toast of the Shanghai nud Hong Kong teams said:" Ak Pro

"I think most of you know how sident of the H.K.C.C., it is mynd how I love the game, and I deeply interested Eamin cricket, privilege and very pleasant duty hope all of you younger members us who are keen cricketers wil'sup. dict was unanimous, in respect. of Chiness armed with bamboo poles. to-night to propose the boast of the of both sides will always maintain

the receiving charge, pleaded guilty and sticks running about the house, Shanghai and Heng Kong Interport the best traditions of the game and

to another indictment for returning they thought it prudent to retire the game itself as we shall hear possible. The future of the game

banishment. sce that it is kept as unspoiled as

to the Colony during his period of and fetch reinforcements. all about that later from the resperis in your hands.

His record produced tive captains, but I should like to

by Mr. Somerset Fitzroy showed,

Baton, Charges. Witness described his second visit

teams: I do not intend to refer to

"MR. T. E. PEARCE. Replying to the Chairman on bo half of the Hong Kong team, Mr T.. Pearoa thanked the visiting cricketers for the way they had res ponded to the tonst of the presi- -dont, despite the fact that the Hong Kong team were not the heroes of the match.

Poarce, and I am sure many of "I hold the view said Mr.

port that view, that the side we had to play against was a very well aary spin bowlers and despite what balanced side. They had the necas

the newspaper critic had to say 1 congratulate Donald Leach and his brought prominently before us dur times out of ten, even though the for receiving stolen property and ler along with about 30 Indian con- The name of Barrie" has bean don't think we can beat them ning that he was first convicted in 1925 with Sergeante Butcher and Whee merry men on their well deserved ing this wacks in connection, with wicket should assist us. Taspired banished for ten years. victory. In my humble opinion the the excellent A.D.C. production at by captaindy that we seldom sen and turned, during the same year and better side won. It has been the Theatre, And before sitting the cricket played by that captain great pleasure to all of us to have down I should like to repent to you and supported by really very good had the Shanghai side here during the concluding remarks for Sir fielding-I doubt very much whether the last few days, and I hope you James Barrie's speech when he pro. you can see better fielding in the Donald Leach and your fellow con posed the toast of Cricket at a fun-class of cricket we play-I agree. spirators have enjoyed your visit as sheon party given to the Australian with Mr. Hancock that the Shang- much as we have enjoyed having XI. on their arrival in London in hai team thoroughly deserved to win you here...

previous ceuasion but there may be will gainsay that_fact, 1990. I have referred to it on a and I am sure nobody on my calds some of you who have not heard it or who had forgotten it. It is so

know feels the same about it, but it was our own fault, as we wer on the Selection Committee and with a little persuasion might have worked it.

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I am more than pleased to have this opportunity to congratulate the

"I was a great grief to me that I was not taking an active part in this Interport match. My old friend Lobster (E. .B Reed) excellent I make no apology for re- Shanghai side on their win. am ferring to it again and hope it pleased to say I have" played on will be taken to heart by all young the winning side more often than cricketers, Sir James Barrie said: I have on the icsing side and so Do not let its forget that the great I can afford to be just a little gen- glary of cricket does not lie in Test erous (laughter.) I am not sorry matches or county championships that they won, because after all, There are several friends I miss It is to be found rather on our what does it matter who wins (hear, from the Shanghai side. First and village greens, the very cradle of hear), so long as we play the gam foremost, Ivo Barrett-always a

cricket The very name Test match in the right spirit and uphold the terror to the hearts of Hong Kong ay in time be forgotten, but long traditious which, this interpert week "bowlers--and Doe O'Hara-ndwasafter that I think your far off pro holds for Hong Kong and Shang. a cheerful for. I think Tam geny will still hear the crack of hai."(Hear, hear.) probably misses the Doc more than the bnt from thong bumpy old Layone else, especially at

these grens,

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defence

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received total sentence of five years for larceny. He was again deported, but returned in fo29 to

they discovered the bodies of the stables, when they carried out baton

murdered Japanese. Witness stated charges and gained the roof where,

that the five prisoners wore arrested be imprisoned for eight months of the rooms on the ground floor in the building and he utilised one and rebanished for ten years in as a guard. room while attending February this year.

to the despatch of the injured to hospital. The small boy was one other man who was soon with hiro of those, arrested by witness, an- jumping out of a window of tho first floor to the ground

His Lordship sentenced prisoner two years' imprisonment on the receiving charge and three years on the other, making a total term of five years.

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Sgt. Wheeler gave evidence of nr- reating the first accused himself. He The third accused and the wo- aaid that while he was on the lawn man were discharged.

trying to drive the crowd Away from the house, he saw a man's face saveral times looking over the para. pet on the roof. When witness later

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A VERY BAD LOT. visited the roof he examined the tank and found a man crouching behind the shadow of the wall. He recognised him as the first accused whom he had seen carlier from the lawa.

HABITUAL THIEF GIVEN

SIX MONTHS.

Lo Chui was charged before the Kowloon Magistrate yesterday with the theft of a cont, a gold watch and a silver cigarette ease, the pro toperty of Mr. D. C. Wilson from a, Aimui Villas, on May 24, last.

Dotcetive Sergeant Pearson, who

Witness also stated that he found the small Japanese boy who had fan injured condition in a tank on given evidence in the morning in the top of the stairs leading to the

| roof:

morning when further paliet "evi- The Court adjourned until this dence will be called.

Y.M.C.A. BABY SHOW

VERY SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION.

"A Personal Matter." After paying a great tribute Interport dinners. And then there "I should like to take this op- the Shanghai bowling, Mr. Pearce is Barney'-apart from his wicket-portdaity of thanking all those who said he did not grudge them their victory. He concluded his speech keeping and stubborn.

have worked so hard on the arrange by speaking on what he described was in charge of the case, told the Ly By. No. 11 batsma wementa in connection with this Inter-as ડૉ. personal matter." Mr. Court that Mr. Wilson loft his echt sball all of us who know him port week. There is always a lot

Pearce said: "Perhaps I myself on a satree in the drawing room miss that wonderful duet of his work to be done and we are lucky (Cries of No, No. 1 of the above address and when ne

have played once too often," with Donald Leach, which for a in finding such willing helpers. It you would say No," said Mr.returned later he found that it had long time has been one of the star would seem, invidious to mention

Pearce,

"but I arid eighteen disappeared. The matter was re-

The first Baby Show, under the turns at these Interport dinners. Itay special names but I should months ago in Shanghai that that ported to the police and two days auspices of the Social Welfare De is good to see Torrie hore again. like to thank Mr. Mitchell, our and I think this is my swan song after, a man was caught pawning was held yesterday at the Y, M. C. WAE my "will song in Shanghai

partment of the Chinese Y.M.C.A., I notice he still scowls at you when acting secretary, and Mr. Collis to-night. Keep up the traditions of the articles and was arrested. When premises, 61 Bridges Street when who in a quiet anobstrusive and the interport wack. The friends charged he said that they were were entered from widely distribut you are lucky to stop his beat in-

you make in this week are "names

fifty-one boys and twenty-nine girls eficient way have done's tremen-you always remember-sterling, fel: given him by Lo Chui in settlemented parts of Hong Kong,

never let you down. (of a debt. This man, nsvertheless, C. Yip and F. 1. Taeung, had a was given three months imprison difficult task in deciding upon the winners, but finally made the fol- Continuing, Sergt. Pearson said Sang (boy), Mew Kau Terrace,

lowing awards: -Ï. Wantsai, 2 Ho Shuk Yin (girl); Tang Chun

Shuroshuipo, 3. Yam Ho Nang (boy), 60, Bonham Bead.

swinger. And also that stalwart guardian of the pener, who once again has proved a thorn in our side..

dous' lot for us.

"Gentlemen I propom the toast of the Shanghai and Hong Kong Interport Cricket teams.

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DONALD LEACH'S REPLY.

lows whe day is one who has just returned Among the men you meet here to from home-Mr. R. O. Birdment. who appeara 25 years younger than

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be was when he last played inter- that the defendant in this case was port cricket. That little ground

out there holds great memories for not found till November 17, when I am very sorry to chuck it. he was arrested at Shaukiwan. He Keep it as it is-let's keep it to

was 20 years of age and had a all enjoy. I hope the young fel very bad character, having been in the country house cricket that wo lows from Shanghai and Hong prison, on and off, since 1924, Kong will be playing for many Mr. Fraser:-Have you anything more years to come. We should

The judges, Dr. K. F. Ko. T

Tsoung addressed the gathering on After the judging Dr. F. 1. child welfare and Dr. T. C. Yip presented the prizes.

"As regards Hong Kong, we are lucky in having "Tam still taking a very active part in the gate, aríil I hope he will keep it up till his

Mr. D. W. Leach, captain of the me. son comes out here to carry on the Shanghai team, in replying to the family reputation. I hope the rest ont proposed by the Chairman of the side won't think mo ungener-id:This is rather a difficult op this if I refer to only one othersion for the captain of the Sheng member namely "

thai tam. On previous occasions keep the same old spirit, going to say "Oh, I don't want to my and the prizes were donated by the Acci" Aa cricketor he never spares "himself we have been either defeated or long as we can. I should do too much!" and puts every owner of energy' he

have managed to draw. This time thank everybody for their loyal Mr. Fraser-The more, you tell has got into the game. For his side for a draw and one for defeat their best as the cricketers know I had two speeches prepared, one did not win, but everybody did

support to the side. I am sorry we me, perhaps the better for you; Tie is unbeatable and a splendid

still- and it is because we were defeated match.

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example to all young cricketers in (laughter), but now we have won by butter bowling that we lost the man's record was so bad that if}

the Colony

I am rather at a loss!

First of all, I must say how glad

I think I am right in saying we are to come here once more and that these Interport games between we must thank our hosts who have Hong Kong and Shanghai have been more than overpowering, since been going on for a period of es the intorport anyhow (laughter) years and I hope nothing will pre-Coupled with the name of the hosts, vent their enntinuánce. They can I would like to thank the Indies do nothing but good. Apart from of Hong Kong who have been very other things they give us a chance charming to us and have made our of renewing old friendships and tay vary pleasant m every way. making new ones, and do a lot, I. We owe a great debt to Mr. think, in a larger way to cement Pearce for all he has done for us the friendship which should exist and Eric Mitchell has also done a between British communition in the lot for us. Far East.

He has not find my lost blazer yet (laughter).

Au Lai Yung, of the Y.M.CA. staff, The Show was organized by Miss

Nestlé and Anglo-Swiss Condensed P, and Dr. T. C. Yip. Milk Co., Hr Tray Cháu Kin, J.

A very pleasing selection of mansio

"I warn you this is the last time. Hong Kong Hotel Classical Orshes Fraser. "The next time you are was given during the dinner by the you, will be tried by me," said Mr. tra and after dinner, the proceed-charged, you will be sent to the ings were enlivened by contribu

Bessions." tions by Micara. C. W. E Trie,

The Magistrato added that the LORD MAYOR OF MANCHES-

TER IN NEW YORK. ⠀ The Guests,

the police had applied for com proposed the tomat of the guests made an order under the Habitual official reception committee turned LA-Col. T. A. Robertson, O.B. E., mittal, he would certainly have New York.A brass band and the and the Bishop of Victoria, the Criminal Ordinance. Rt. Rev. C. R. Duppuy replied.

out here to welcome Mr. Frank C. ter, and Mrs. Tite, on their arrival Tite, the Lord Mayor of Manches-

meet Mr. "Jimmy" Walker, the here from Boston Mr. Tite is to well-known Mayor of New York

afterwards to Manchester (Conn.). 'The British visitors will go to Manchester (New Hampshire), and They will also be presented to Pre sident Hoover.

The man was sentenced to six

J. Henderson and C. R. Anderson months hard labour with police Mr. Henderson's feminine imper-supervision for two years at the sonation was a distinot success. expiration of the sentence.

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