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LOCAL SOCCER
INTERPORT TRIAL
A poor cruwd turned out to see the Sorcer Baterport trial at the Sookuppoo Gruand when an Army team drew with the Trial Eleven. The following were the players: Interport Trini-Rudger: Mul- Jane, Martin; Torg Kwan, Beltran, Duncan's E. Strange, Ridley, Howe, Jones, Baldry,
The Army-Heath: Allan, Chan
ning: Morgan, Pardue, Podnore : Kirkham Channing, Higgins, Cake. mau Dunean.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1932.
FOREIGN WARSHIPS THE OLDE ENGLISH
IN PORT
FRENCH FLAGSHIP AND
U.S. FLOTILLA
Sport Fixtures and Club Facilities
for Entertaining Visitors.
FAIRE
PREPARATIONS AT ST. ANDREW'S VICARAGE
The grounds of Bt. Andrew's Vicarage, Kowloon, have taken on
CHASE BANK'S CLAIM
Wantinned from page 8).
document showing that the bill had been handed to the bank for collec tion -That is 80.
But in this case there was no paying in slip and you obtained no a scone of great activity in pre-receipt. You have literally nothing A member of vessels of the U.S.|paration for "The Olde English to show that that Bill was handed Far Eastern Fleet, details of Faire" 001 Saturday afternoon. in at all 1-I have always been deal which have already been given. First and foremost there is the ing with this bank through the arrived in port yesterday morning. getting together of stallholders and compradore and on this account I The U.S.S. Paul Jones steamed articles for these workers to sell. handed the bill to the compradore and I expected he would put it into Harbour at 7.15 a.m. and was There is also, the work of measur followed 45 minutes.lator by four ing sites, etc., for the stalls. There throught for me. The game opened with midt utter destroyers the U.S.A. Whip is the arranging and rehearsing of which ple, Smith Thompson, J. D. Edances and theatricals always ex- play for sometime after Heath did well to save from Ridwards and Barker. At 9.30 the cellent features at "Faires." ley. The Army had a gand chases te gore but "Higgins missed. Bothed followed about an hour later by goals were then visited in turn and Rodger traile 1 good nave when by deflected Higgins' shot to give las Army a fruitless corner, At this stage Duncan (Club) was prominent with some fine tackling andart clearances. The trial len drew Grat blood through Jone who scored with a pretty what to give Heath no chance, the result of a pass from Hove,
The Interport side made several changes in the middle line on the resumption. Beltran was placed in the right half position, Danna
teoved to the Centre; and Tong
Kwan took the left, half quarter This experiment did not meet with any nécess. Beltrão wha 1. dis- his supporters appointment to while Tong Kwan also slowed down considh rably. Mullane justified his selection with some brilliant saves,
Stewart, Elsail and Parrot arriv
the U.S. Destroyer depot ship. Black Hawk. The American war- ship will stay in Hong Kong for a wock.
thelot, Commander-in-Chief of the French Asiatic fleet, arrived in port
ab 11 a..
The French sloop Bellatrix. the river gungoat Argus, and the Por: tuguese cruiser Adamastor are also
To judge from the Burry and bustle going on in and around the vicarage and its grounds the hun
dred and one jobs referred to are
Feing admirably performed: Per
You are a business man, You know perfectly well that you give a negotiable instrument for which you are liable for en 100,000, and you have not a scrap of paper to show for it -The reason why I didn't ask for a receipt in July was because the bill which I handed in
COAST DEFENCE
MANOEUVRES
NIGHT ATTACK REPULSED BY COAST DEFENCE
PHILIPPINES AND INDEPENDENCE
REACTIONS OF US. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Manila, Vet, 31-The question Philippine independence again has looed large in discussions in the Philippine legislature.
During the work end, Senate Pres idnt Manuel Quezon and. majority enters of the senate, have bera
Early last evening an armed raider" was "sank" outside the Western entrance of the harbour. The vessel carried no lights, but ou being picked-up by the search. lights, and on being identified, she was fired on from both sides of the channel, with the inevitable result.
The reader may not be aware that the services have been carrying out practise in const defence during the last few days. The exercises commenced at 13 noon on Tuesday and will contique until 9 am, this morning. During this period ves hels of the Royal Navy and the Ware hearings recently before the leg Department attempted to enter the` harbour under various ceciditions.
RESCUED BY S.S." FRIDERUN
JAPANESE TRAWLER DIS- ABLED IN TYPHOON.
According to the latest inforna- tim; the week-end typhoon, which Hong Kong fortunately escaped, did considerable damage to neigh bouring places. Among the victims was the Japanese fishing trawler Suu Wong Yuan of Takao, Fornisa,
White ca ene of her usual fishing. puzzling over what action the In heat, the trawler was caught in the dependence commissiou should take typhoon, near Prata Islands, and when it meets next Saturday on the was at its merry for more than 21 various independence resolutious hours. She was rendered helpless seeking among others the defini- tion by the conmission of its atti
bills which were the object of pub tude on the Congressional freedom.
islature's metropolitan committers. The forthcoming presidential elee tions in the United States have
Then,
and drifted for nearly two days until Tuesday morning.
was on hor maiden voyage from sighted by the &a. Friderum which when all hope seemed lost, she was Hong Kong to New Guinen.
example we hear of a vory staid for collection in February was put At s they represented cry added to the intricacy of the prob- Mosars, Melchers and Company,
The French cruiser Primuuguet, the flagship of vice-Admiral Bury captain who is arranging to provido and tell potatoes and
stall. The troop of scouts attach- other gand things at the vegetable
ed to St. Andrew's is busy, under
direction the
of Scoutmaster Dormer, anaking wicker baskets; the school children are hard at work sewing, knitting, and crochet. ing to proŝide fan articles for their own and other stalls. From * point of view of selling the Faire" should be more, succc88-
in port.
The U.S. gunboat Fulton, which takes the place of the old U.S.S. Helena in South China waters, is expected to day. This makes a total of seventeen foreign vessel inful this year than ever before, port the largest number for annny years.
It is amusing to note that so much marinalade, chutney, pickles, etc. has been made that those in charge cannot finib a sufficient num ber of bottles to hold the delicn- the above therefore that a great cies. It will be easily been from
Britain Well Represented. '
There are also in the Harbour his "anticipation being well timedanti, Devonshire and Suffolk, and three county class cruisers, Cumber
the forwards the Trial tean scored the Medway, while smaller erft in- time is in store for all who are in
Niter some lever passing among
tloish Howe, rather tame shut,
elado a destroyer leader and five
destroyers, three submarines, the
any
connected why
with
through properly without a receipt and I therefore did not insist upon
receipt.
No Receipt.
On Tuesday evening attempts were made to force the Lyemoon entrance and through the surteay of some local shipping companies, merchant vessels entering the har bour during daylight were stopped and searched as would be done in time of war.
ington to re-enforce the mission 7 President Quezon be sent to Wash
These are some of the questions before the senators' caucuses. These meetings were however declared to be more in the nature of consulta tions convened by Mr. Quezon to sound the views of his colleagues in the senate before he convenes the next meeting of the Independence I
mission,"
vessels trying to break into the
cratic party wins the elections, harbour, and refusing to obey then. In the event that the Demo signals of the Examination Service, should the legislature hold a special when they were fired on, were (pre- | session to formulate new inde- I am talking about February 1-sumably) swak. At other times they pendence plans and should Senato Well, on February 12 I did ask represented friendly and hostile for a receipt but the compradoru merchant ships. told me that the practice of that bank was that it very seldom gave receipts for documents of that kind You agree with me as a business man, that you empowered Charlie Chon to deal with a bill for Yon
When our representative landed 150,000 and you have no receipt to on Stonecutters Island last even- show for it 7-The compradore tulding to witness the attack on the mo that the bank had refused to Western entrance, he was met by a Gruner of the Royal Artillery and issue a receipt for such a document. on enquiring for the observation Did you believe that ?-I took his post, was led by his guide along word for it because he was the narrow roads and lanes and through deep gorges and undergrowth till he reason to doubt his word. compradore of the bank, I had no arrived at the wicket-gate where the avoided bringing up the matter of pass word was given and he was his being seat to the United States upon, this closing of the present gos- admitted.
The observation post was in dark-sion but when one of the senators news as the long arms of search. presented the question, the legisla lights swept across the water, eross. Live leader is said to have brushed
Were you surprised to hear it ?-- the I was not surprised. I accepted the explanation. The bank is a very
!
There is a wide range of views noug the senators as to what the legislature or the commission should do with respect to the Congressional bills on Philippine independence and no conclusions have been ranch
ed.
Mr. Quezon was reported to have
fr pass received from Ridley
denied.. how. sloop Bridgewater, several river who are going along in spend substantial bag and it might not being and re-grossing in their enden it aside with the statement that the
The Avany was not
ever, when shortly after Lakeman
storvil from Kirkham's centre. From then on the Army had wont of the play.
Kunists, and the troopship Neu
ralia.
Faire," but particularly for these money and enjoy themselves. The Faire" commillee hope, and The Hermes is in Whanipoa dock.rightly seeing that they have work- ed hard for the pleasure of others? that the public will turn up in their hundreds and we are certain that their hopes will be gratised.
With the Xmas season nearly
commission should decide it.
vour to pick out their prey. Sud- adely the raider" was caught and Some members of the legislature held by a beam, others swung round among them Representative Fran cisco Varona, have expressed the and concentrated on the target.
The Hong Kong Volunteer De opinion that in the event a Demo- force Corps played their part in cratic presidout is elected, the in- the exercises and certain lights were sular legislature should be conven- macned and operated by detached in special session to make new
plans on independence. ments from the Corps.
a custom of the bank to issue receipt.
Handed to Charlle Choa. In regard to the circumstance under which the bill was handed to Charlie Chon, witness said that ho asked Choa if the bank collected bills and was told that they collect- upon us the "Faire" is a granded bills up to any amount. Witsces opportunity for purchasing pre-
then went back to his shop, had Local sporting and social clubsets, and with the knowledge that it is being held in aid of an excellent cause, the Church, we feel sure that patrons will bear this in mind. The committee have
SOCIAL AND SPORT
FIXTURES
Higgins could have put his side | ENTERTAINING THE VISITORS abead but he missed -n goed op. portunity when he was late with an easy chance. A pretty piece of combination Gnabled, Howe to pass to Baldy whose combre resulted in
gon. Ridley headed it in beauti fully. Shortly before the final sehistle sounded Kirkham, made a well timed pnes to Hipgina who scored the equaliser for the Army.
The Soldiers, on the day's play deserved a win but their forwards missed many a good chance by pear, shooting Rodger played his usual game, otherwise the score
Joncs
would have been higher. was the outstanding forward in the field, his approaches always spelt danger for the Army. Duncan if only for his first half display was deserving of mention.
GOLF
are extending thear Facilities le the
rews of the American naval shipa' in Hong Kong and it is gratifying a note that the initin.
now
tried to make it a bigger affair
an
tive was taken by the British than in previous years, and it resta Eighth Destroyer Flotilla..
While in the Colony all officers with the public now to turn up and help make the endeavours of will become honorary members of
the committee accomplished the Hong Kong Club, the United
thing. Services Recreation Club and the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club, Al | -------- the usual indoor facilities are to be afforded by the Hong Kong Club, DRAW FOR THE 6. M. YOUNG whilst the U.S.R.C. tennis courts
CUP
and one covered squash racket court will be available for the use of the visiting officers, their wives and other relatives. It has also been 1st Round. Chartered Bank arranged for them to become honor. (bye): Dodwell & Co. &. A.P.Gary members of the Royal Navy Lowr. Bingham & Matthews H.K. Recreation Club to allow them the use of the open-air squash courts Bank: Sucony-Vacuum
situated at the roar of Murray Bar Butterfold & Swire
The draw for the G. M. Young Cup of the Hoynh Hong Kong, Golf Club ner as follows:--
The.
1st Round to be played on or Jefore December 4, 1932.
LOCAL HOCKEY 11.M.S. MEDWAY TOO STRONG.
the bill written out and took it to
the bank,
Mr. Sheldon:
Do
you know
Henry Chop (—Yes, but I dealt with
Charlie Choa.
Do you know Charlie Chou's initials -Yes, two "C'."
Mr. Sheldon then handed witscas an exchange contract and asked: Look at those initials, are they Charlie Choa's No.
They are "H.C. aren't they 1-- Keppel), Lieut. G. M. F. Fuller I can make out the "C" only.
Anybody you (H.M.S. Keppel), Lieut. D. Lampen
knew with the (H.M.S. Witch), Lieut. R. D. Winitials "H.C" in the bank -No. ton (H.M.S. Keppel), Sub-Lieut.
The bank's evidence is that this G. R. Carver (H.MS. Veteran) and Sub-Lieut. W. A. M. Batten bill of exchange for Yen 150,000 was sold in February by you to the (H.M.S. Whitehall).
bank at 791, whereas your books show that you received moncy in March at 771-I got the rate of oxohange on the day I received the
Golf.
On Monday next a team from the Eighth Destroyer Flotilla will play the United States Squadron in an eight-a-side, two-ball foursome and racks.
singles golf matches on the Hong Thanks to arrangement made by Kong Golf Club links at Fanling.
money.
You
500
the position? The bank's The representatives of the British documents showed an ordinary sale unit will be: Capt. R. L. Burnett of the bill, I know nothing
Toad (H.M.S. Keppol), Com. P. (H.M.S
Will Swan), Surgeon about that, I had no access to the Lieut Com. M. Sloane (H.M.S. Bank's documents. Keppel), Lieut, C. A. De W. Kiteat
On March you drew a bill for (H.M.R. Whitshed), Lieut. R. D Watson (H.M.S. Keppel), Lieut. Yon 100,000 7—Yes. a G. M. F. Fuller (H.M.8: Keppel),
The exchange contrast in con- Lieut. 8. H. Norris (H.M.B. Wren). and Bub. Lieut. W. A. M. Batten nection with Yen 100,000 was shown witness and be said he had never (H.M.S. Whitehall),
seen it before.
the United States Consul Coperal tickets are available for officers and their wives who wish to attend the Hong Kong Rate Club meet ing out Saturday, and the use of the Royal Naval Box is being offered.. All ratings will bo honorary members of the Royal Natal Can A On-sided game was witnessed teen and are to be invited to at Happy Valley yesterday, in the Tombola" to be held at the Can- Mamak Shield Tournament between teeu on Friday and Tuesday next. ILM.S. Medway and R.A.O.C. The By arrangement with the manage former team played well and wonment of the King's Theatre, Queen's Theatre and the Central Theatre by 6 goals to wil.
The players who scored for the back stalls at half price will be winners were Lewis (1) Robertson reserved for ratings in uniform,
and reduced 'bus fares will be al (1) and Hawgood (4).".
lowed.
DUBLIN SWEEPSTAKE
RIVALS
allocating-a-generous percentage of
Bozing.
A boxing tournament arranged
A Question of Rates.
Mr. Sheldon: The oxohange con- by the 8th Flotilla will be held at Murray Barracks on Saturday at di tract shows the rate at 70) 7-Yes. The Caroline Hill ground will be p.m., and to this invitation has, The rate in your hook is 767 Jun at the disposal of the ratings daily also been extended to the United Yes The rate shown in my cash for baseball. For basket-ball the States Squadron who have been
South Waes Borderers are allowing asked to provide an exhibition bout book was the rate fixed with the use of their between representatives from their compradore, but what rate he got the Squadron the ground from 0.30 a.m. until noon, ships. Preliminary bonts will be London, Oct. 10.-First steps have while by arrangement with the held on Friday afternoon and even-1 from the bank, I don't know..
When did you fix with the com- already been taken towards the in-Y.M.C.A. (Kowloon) the swimming ing and the best exponents of the
in heavy, light-heavy, pradore 1-The same day. stitution of two-new-sweepstakes, as bath at that institution will be Flotilla rivals to the Irish organisation, both open for their use between 2 pr. middle, welter, light and feather
If your rate was a genuine rate, it weights will meet at the tournament of which express their intention of and 3.30 p.m.
on Saturday. There will be eight would be a remarkable thing that or-mine-fights and the winner will you got a better rate than the bank be presented at the disc with paid for all I know if may 0 A tennis match between the trophies. In connection with the that the compradore wanted to own bout to be staged by the visitors make, money on this bill said he the orestor of the amazingly she American chips and cessful Irish Hospitals sweepstake, T.B.D.'s will take place on Friday, cup will be présented for competit fixed rate with me and then he the other is being promoted from the U.S.IL.C. courts, Kowloon, tion by the officers of the Flotilla fixed a rate with the bank, Monte Carlo and is to be known at 8pm. Teams of six, playing as the Principality of Monaco doubles, will represent the Naval Sweepstake. 10/- isckets for the units, And the team, to represent the Grand National Race, next March, 5th Destroyer Flotille is as follows: it is said will be of esle in three-Lt. Com. K. J. D'Arcy (H.M.8. weeks time...
the proceeds to British hospitals
◄ Tennis Match-
and charities. One of them is the
project of Capt. Spencer Freeman,
our
me The Hong Kong Club and the And he gave you a better rate Navy will play at Rugby on Satur Ithey be that he was of tha day at Happy Valley and to this opinion that the market was in his the Club are issuing invitations favour. He might have lost money
The case whe adjourned, American officers and are offering on the deal. and (Continued on next column.) special facilities for ratings.
ROYAL OBSERVATORY'S DAILY
STATION
4ETATIS
Wladivostock.... Nemuro....... Hakodate Tokio
12
Kochi ********** Nagasaki
Naht....... Ishigakijima Bonin land... Chafoo Shanghai...
Gutzlaff ...... Wenchow .....
Foochow.....
Amoy.... Swatów Taiboku Taichu Tainan.... Koshan Postadores
NOVEMBER 1, 1932.
WIND
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(Beanlors)
Her crew of 24, who were in an exhausted condition wore medi ately rescual and, according to the heal agents of the 8,5, Fridorun,
they will probably be landed in
The as. Fridurun is a now vessel Manila.
belonging to the Norddeutscher Al Lloyd and is at present on the Hong Kong-New Guinea run. Her mander is Captain Engeles. A gross tonnage is 2,400 and her com
Nothing, however, is known of the ill-fated trawler beyond the fact that she came from Tako, Formosa. It will be remembered that an- the recent
other vessel lost in
phoon was the ss. Shen Sligh Maru, also a fishing trawlor. She was in similar circumstances to the Sun Wong Yurn when she WILA aighted by the 5.8. Glenshiel
KING'S THEATRE COMMENCING BUNDAY, 6TH NOVEMBER
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November 2d, 104, 44m.-The anticyclone has spread eastward, and now covers N. China and the greater part of Japan.
Freal monsoon will prevail along the coast to the south of Foochow, and over the northern China Bea Hong Kong rainfall for the 4 botts ending at 10a.m. to-day, 0.00 Inch. Total since January 1, 87.81 inches, against an average of 80.67 inche
FORECAST FOR THE 24 HOUES ENDING AT NOON ON NOVEMBER 3,
Кописает
BU, DISTRICT.
-Shanghai to Turnabout............
Turnabout to Hong Kong
Hong Hong to day Bock.
D-Hong Kong to Hainan Straitama
E-North Obins Fes
Light portherly or variable winds.
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