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RUGBY SEASON LADIES TENNIS

Matches Arranged For Saturday

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The rugger season receives Its official kick off on Saturday when the Hong Kong Football Club will fleld two Fifteens against the Royal Navy. With the memory or stirring matches last season tween the Club and the powerful Navy side, the visit of the Austral lian Universitles team and the Interport against Shanghai, all enthusiasts are eagerly anticipat- ing another successful season.

Both of Baturday's matches will be played on the Club Ground which is a wonderful condition.

At 3.15 p.m. the Club “A” XV❘ will meet HMS. Adventure. The Club will be represented by: R. Goldman; D. K. Hislop, W. H. B. Rigg R. H. Griffiths, K. F. Noble; J. Hutchison, N. M. Macintosh; G. ∙C. Moutrie (Captain), R. G. Cas- tleton, W. G. C. Knowles, F. R. Burch, S. H, Garrod. M. W. Scott, J. T. Edkins, D. Cumming

A. Reserves: F. J. McQugan, M. S. Cumming, P. J. Gardrer.

"As the HMS. Adventure has been absent. front port the com- position of the side is not known The match will be refereed by Dr. J. A. R. Selby.

Championships To

Be Held Shortly

· Entries are invited for the ladies singles and doubles championship of Hong Kong. Entries close on November 5 'and should be sent to the

Tennis Secretary, US.R.C., Kowloon.

The first round and byes shall be played" off on or" before 3rd December. The second round shall be played off on or before 17th December. The competitors shall make their own arrangements as to the ground on which the sald rounds shall · be played, “but the first named in each case shall have choice of ground.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY,

TENTH EXTRA MEETING

Eight Races To Be Held On November 3

AIR RACE TO MELBOURNE

Only French Entry Damaged

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London. Oct. 17. The only French entry in the England-Melbourne

race. Bieriot machine, had to be scratch- ed to-day, as it was badly damaged when landing at Le Bourget this morning, on its way to Mildenhall. Suffolk.

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OCTOBER 19, 1934.

The programme for the Tenth Extra Race meeting to be held on November 3, is as follows:-

1.-Sussex Handicap-Winner $450. Second $225. Third $135. For China Pontes, Subscription Grifins of this Club of this Season that have won less than $2,000 in 8takes. To be ridden by Jockeys who have

To-day's conditions of rain and not won ten races anywhere at any time. No Whips or Spurs almist prevented the plots of twenty lowed. Entrance $5. Six Furlongs. aeroplanes assembled at Milden-

-Nullah Nullah Plate-Win-hall making practice flights. ner $500, Second $300, Third $200, Brief speeches by two pilots in The semi-finals of the singles For Australian Ponies. Weight for the Melbourne Air Race and an shall be played on the U.S.RC. | Inches as per scale. Winners since eye-witness account of the start ground on the 27th December 1st July, 1934, barred. Jockey Al- from Mildenhall Aerodrome will be The semi-finals' of the doubles willowance. Entrance $5 Six Far-broadcast by the B.B.C. on October |

longs.

20, at 9 a.m... 11.15 a.m., 3 p.m., 8 p.m. and midnight- British Wireless.

take place at the U.S.R.C. on the 28th December.

The finals of the singles will take place at the USRC. on the 5th January, 1935. The doubles final will be played at the U.S.R.C. on the 16th January 1935,

Mrs. J. Paterson has kindly presented's Championship Cup for competition in the Ladies'. Singlés. Prizes for the Ladies' Singles have been given by the Ladies' Recreation Club.

Prizes for the Ladles Doubles will be provided by the U.S.R.C.

The draw which will be seeded, Will take place at 6-30 p.m. 7th November, at the U.S.R.C.

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3.--Hong Kong Griffins Cup. winner $1,000. Second $300: Third $200. For China Ponles, Griffins of this Season that have started in

MACHINE" OVERTURNS

KIANGSU WINS

Trevessa Trophy Result

The twenty-second bi-annual race for the Trevessa Trophy"open to Ships' boats, was held yesterday under the auspices of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and

was won by the entry from the Klangsu,

3.3. who actually finished second to that of the Empress of Canada, which was, however, dis- qualified owing to having used a larger area of sail than allowed by the rules.

Owing to unforeseen circum- stances there were only four en- tries, three finishing.

gave

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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NOTE-Figures in parentheses indicate number of letters in the

words required.

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The boat from the Kiangsu was the first away at the start and held the lead until the Mark Boat where it was compelled to 'give Way

to" a Junk. This

CLUES the Empress of Canada's entry Across-2. London's bird. 7, AL- Down-1, Low. 2, Halt. 3. Fac- their opportunity and they quick-lurement. 8. Afresh. 9. Vent. 10, tor. 4. Uplift 5. Staks. 8. Ex- ly shot into the lead and finished Ala 12, Sins 15, Horse. 18, Al-pensive. 10, Erica. 11; Eel-like first.

low. 19. Mature. 20, Frukt. 21, fish. 13. Chide. At the conclusion Mr. A. L. Wading bird. 22. Small Wood. 23. Position. 16, Opposite of 18. 17, 14. Genuine. 15, Shields, Commodore of the Yacht Portions. 26, Beams. 29, Lake. 31. Lees. 24, Sea; 25, Dodge. Club made a short speech congra- Foreword. 32, Outdoor game.

*3, Grain. 28, Small mark. 29, Con- tulating the winners and express-Chloride of sodium. 34, Proffers. fusion., 30, Fårt. The French Aero Club will pro-ing his sympathy with the Em- bably be compelled to scratch its press of Canada who were unfor- sole entry in the London-Mel-tunately, disqualified.

Yesterday's Solution-Across: 1. bourne air race since the Bleriot

Mr. Shields said that owing to Scrum 4. Tackled. 8. Adviser. machine which was to participate unforeseen

9. Antic. 10, Villa 1. Enemies. with two well-known filers, Calles

17. Access. 22, Repress. 24. Nitre. 28, Vertu. 27, Educate. 28, East- ern 29, Years.

Paris, Oct. 17.

at least four Extra Meetings of | [Special to the “Hong Kong Daly this Club, two of such Meetings

Press" (Copyright.)】 previous to 1st July, 1934, and two- subsequent to that date. Weight for inches as per scale. Entrance $10. One and a Quarter Miles.

4-Kent Handicap-Winner $500. Second $250. Third $150. For China Ponles, "C" Class Entrance $5. Seven Furlongs.

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At 4.30 p.m. the Club First XV wil meet the Navy in a friendly game. The following will repre- sent the Club: G. P. Lammert; J. J. Ferguson, J. L Tate, L. G.

5. Suffolk Handicap-Second and Motineux, at the controls, was Robertson, H. R. McGilchrist; M.

Section)-Winner $450. Second | seriously damaged in making a W. Turner, H. C. Meeke: H. Ö.

$225. Third $125, For China Pon- landing at Le Bourget airport on Bramble, W. E. Feers, A F. Walk- The Tennis Committee, U.S.R.C.les. "D" Class Entrance $3. One Wednesday. One of the wheels den, I. H. Bradford. W. P. Kerr, are the sole arbiters of any dis-

broke off in landing and the plane 0. A. Stewart, D. McLellan (Cap-pute that may arise.

overturned, the two pilots escaping tain), K. A. Munro.

without injury. The machine's landing carriage, however. was badly damaged and it is unlikely that repairs can be made in time for the start of the air race on Oc- tober 20. Transocean Kuo Min,

The Navy will be represented by

Lt: Christian Smith Sufolk), Lt.

Franks (Wrth), Lt. Clark (Kep MISS FISHWICK

pel), Sto. Marsh

(Suffolk), L.

Cartwright (Whitshed); Mid. Darley (Sumolk) Lt. Wallace (Wild Swan): Lt. Evans (Suffolk). Lt. Field (Oswald), A. B Bowden (Whitehall). L Suther (Whit shed), Sto. Keane (Suffolk), Shipt. Huines (Safolk), Pay Bub Lati Baird (Buffolk), Mid. Poulden (Suffolk). Eeserves: E. R. A Penfold (Wich). S. P. 0, Salway. Referee Major H. M. J. McIntyre. R.A.

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TRANSFER OF. THE C. E.R.

Soviet Intentions Cause Surprise

IN FORM

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Loses Only One Hole

(Special Al-Mail Service)

the

Women's

London, Sept. 28. Great Britain, defeated Canada by 7 matches to 2, with 3 halved, International match between the two countries yesterday. Britain won the singles by four games to one with three halved, and the foursomes by three to one.

Miss Fishwick played superbly against Miss Mackenzie, the Cana dian open champion, whom she beat by 7 and 5. She lost only one hole the seventh-through miss- ing a putt. She had par figures at all the other outward holes, and Miss Mackenzie was outclassed.

Miss Gourley had a thrilling match with Mrs. Fraser, and won at the last bole, where she negoti- ated a stymie.

Mile.

Note:-One Entry only will be made for the Suffolk Handicap (Races Nos. 5 and 7). Entries will be divided into first and second sections at the discre- tion of the Handicapper. 6. Surrey

Handicap-Winner $550. Second $275. Third $175. For China Ponies, "B" Class. Entrance $5. From the Two Mile Post Once Round and In (About One Mile 171 Yards).

7. Suffolk Handicap (First Section).-Winner $450. Second $225. Third $125. For China Pon- les "D" Class. Entrance $5. One Mile..

$500. Second $300. Third $200. For B-Ballarat Handicap-Winner

trance $5. From the Two Mile Post Australian Ponles, "B" Class. En- Once Round and In (About One

Mile 171 Yards).

Daily Double Event-Fourth and Seventh Races.

Entries close at Noon on Thurs- day, 25th October, 1934.

ARMED BANDITS RAID RAILWAY STATION Tokyo, Oct. 18. The "Asahi Shimbun" declares that in an interview on October

(Special to "Hong Kong 15, the Japanese Foreign Minister,

Daily Press”) | Mr. Hirota, commenting on the

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tela- negotiations for the sale of the

graphic Managez Miss Pam Barton only halved Received, Dctober", 18, 7.30 p.)

Ordinance, 1894. Chinese Eastern Railway, said that her game with Mrs. Ford after he was taken aback when the being dormy 2.. At the seventeen-

Bucharest, Oct. 18. Sorlet Ambassador to Tokyo, M. th hole she drove into the woods the railway station of Ridiumare Armed bandits swept down on Yureneff, among other things and at the last missed. B declared that the Soviet proposes putt.

10ft on the Jassy-Dormehulu line at 9 o'clock on Wednesday night by to retain possession of all her Miss Kirkham won against Miss shooting blindly in all" directions. properties, excluding railway, pro- Morgan in a remarkable manner-thus terrorising the unarmed rail- perty owned by the Chinese At the fast hole she was lald a way staff. The bandits later crose Fastern Ballway, and including dead stymie, but lofted her balled the road to a hotel where they' the sites of Soviet Consulate- into the hole. Ceneral at Harbin

robbed the owner and guests of and other In the foursomes Miss Fishwick all valuables. Towards three buildings.

and Miss Morgan were out in 38 o'clock on Thursday morning, fir- against Mrs. Ford and Miss Mac-ing ceased at the approach of a kenzie. They played only one hole passenger train, the passengers of badly-the sixth--where Miss Mor-which, however, were also robbed. gan put a spoon shot into bunker. Miss Mackenzie was the fore the police arrived. leaving a The bandits disappeared just be- Etrength of her, side, and she was no trace of their identity responsible for the British pair Transocean Run Min, being taken to the seventeenth bole.

Mr. Turenes also requested that of the two-thirds of the purchase price to be paid in goods, the Boviet shall be allowed to choose foreign made goods in addition to Japanese manufactures.--- Reuter.

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ROYAL WEDDING distances, and with Miss Gourly

BROADCAST

King's Consent Granted

Miss Barton drove tremendous

gained a very easy win over Mrs. Fraser and Miss Kirkham.

won

WELSH AMATEUR FINAL 6. B. Roberts (Prestatyn) the Welsh amateur championship at Prestatyn, beating G. 8. Noon (Glamorganshire) in the final by

4 and 3.

ANOTHER COAL MINE STRIKE

"Suicide" Abandoned

FAVOURITES TO WIN THE CESAREWITCH

Last Occasion In 1916

London, Oct. 17.

At Newmarket to-day, the Cesare-

favourite, witch Stakes was won by the

Field'a

Mr. Marshall Enfield, with Sir Abe Baller's Shining Cloud second and Mr. Joel's Penny A Liner third. Bet ting 7/1, 20/1, 33/1. Enfield won by half a length, the same distance separative second and third. Twenty seven ran.--- Brilub Wirdeus.

The Tast favourite to win the Cesarewitch before Enfield "was Sanctum, inner in 1916 at betting odds of 9 to 4mm Reuter.

MORE SERIOUS DEMANDS

The Situation In China

entitled "New Stage of Japanese Moscow, October 3-In an article

points out that after the capture. Aggression in China", the "Pravda"

of all main strategic passes in the Great Wall, the Japanese aggres- sors are able to occupy. "North Chins by military force in a very short time. Now the headquarters of the Kwangtung Army is persis- tently trying to open the route leading to Mongolia from Kalgan.

"However *** writes the news- (Special to "Hong Kong

paper, "the Japanese insist on still more serious demands. Under

· Dally Prase")

the "pretext (By Talegraph, Copyright, Tain

of striving for

Beceived, October 18, 750 p.m.)

economic co-operation between nephio Massager Ondinance; 1894 China and Japan, Japan is trying

to transform Budapest, Oct. 18.

China into a London, Oct. 17.

Japanese colony, taking possession Another strike broke out at of all natural resources of Chins The British Broadcasting Cor-

Pecafuentkirche on Wednesday and monopolizing her Doration announces that Royal

foreign when three thousand coal miners trade. assent has now been given for the

put down their tools as a protest On the other hand, the demand broadcasting of the ceremony of

against the terms of the prov for technical co-operation with the wedding of His Royal High-

sonal settlement that ended the China has already found its ex- ness the Duke of Kent and Prin-.

recent hunger strike. They declared pression in the construction of s cess Marina, in its entirety, The

they would not resume their work warship by Japanese naval experts time of the ceremony, on Novémű

until eight per cent, of the wage ber, 29, will be announced låter.. Miss E. M. Fatcher (13) won the reduction is cancelled. By the Shanghat dockyards. It indi

An eye-witness account of the † Candelabra tournament of the terms of the recent provision Cates that Japan Intends to trans- scenes outside Westminster Abbey Sheringham Women's Club. In agreement, the settlement of this

form also South China into a vast will be

given by Mr. Howard the final she beat Miss Kerr (4) by point was expressly reserved for drilling ground for the forthcom- Marshal before and after the 3 and 1. Results:

the future. At any rate this strike Semi-Final: Miss V. Kerr (4) bt would not be fought like the last, Mrs R. Deterding (19), 4 & 2. Miss that is by hunger and threats to E. M. Fletcher (133 bc Mrs. H. Blood the mine, but merely by the Jackson (4), 584.

suspension of work and round Planl; Miss Fletcher ht Miss table negotiations

Transoerań Kuo Min.

ceremony.

The entire proceedings will be Felayed from the British Broad vensting Corporation. " stations

Daventry, fritish Wärsion,"

Boberts played steadily through- out, and was 1 under 4's for the 33 holes. He was not, however, ing round, but after a good fight more than 2 up during the morn Noon lost thres consecutive holes

in the afternoon and the match.

SHKRIDGELAME TOURNAMENT

big Continental war *** "It is necessary", concludes the newspaper, to regard only in this light all negotiations taking place between local Japanese and Chinese authorities in Felping and Shanghai"

circumstances

lines

such as the Java China Japan 20, Late.

13 Kine. 15, Sorrel.

Line had intended entering fail- ed to do so, since the Tinegara was expected at 6 o'clock having been standing by the salvage Tug "Taikoo,' while the Douglas Steam- ship line who always entered the event were unfortunate in that their vessel was leaving port at 5

o'clock.

were

unfortunate in

Jardines not having any vessel in port-

The speaker congratulated the crew of the Klangsu as this was the first occasion on which a But- terfield and Swire vessel had won the event.

He said it was very unfortunate but they had to keep strictly to the rules of the race and as a re- sult the entry from the Empress of Canada, which crossed the fine first, had, to be disqualified.

He introduced. Captain Reid o EMS. Folkestone who had acted as one of the judges and who presented the "Trevessa Trophy

to Mr. Abbs of the winning boat.

The result of the race was:- 11, 55. "Kiangsu, helmsman Mr, Abbs 18-52-56 Finished, 26.2 feet

HOME RUGGER

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London, Oct. 17. Three rugby matches in county championship were play- ed to-day, when Durham beat Derbyshire at, Darlington by 29 points to nil, Middlesex beat Berkshire at Reading by 18 points to three, and Glamorgan, defeated Monmouthshire at Bridgend by six points to three.- Reuter.

Length of Boat; 2, 88 Anhui, helmsman Mr. Mitchell 17-00-18 Finished, 25.1 feet Length of Boat; as. Ying Chow, helmsman Mr. Baker did not finish while the en- try from the KMS Empress of

Too good for Men!

What Abous Prince and loves Queen, My Fanny wore a crinoline:

So wide or paralogos vere drapes We knew not how her limbs were shaped And Fanny held as wildest joking That ever girls should come la sending!

Girts sevend show) lots more to-day (tenay in horror swoons away.)

Mr.

Down:-1, Scarves. 2. Revel 3, Lattice. Mistake. 4, Tureen. 5, Crave. 6, 7 Docks. 12, Neat. 14. Ills 16. Reports. 13, Century. 19, Skewers. 12. Astern. 22, Revue. 23, Exude. 25; Tiara.

LORD MAYOR'S ELECTION

(Special Air Mail Servico)

London, Sept. 28.

It is most unusual for a new, Lord Mayor of London to be elected at Guildhali with his predecessor ab- sent from the quaint ceremonial, as will be the case on Saturday,

Old Corporators recall only one previous instance. That was in 1923, when 'Lord Mayor Sir Edward Moore had been knocked down by` an omnibus outside the Mansion House.

it is the Lord Mayor, with the In pursuance of ancient custom;

assistance of his aldermanic breth- ren, who at the Michaelmas Day ceremony makes the choice of the new Lord Mayor from two names submitted. In practice the choice

Poole is not in doubt.

Canada, helmsman which finished in 16-51-58 and having a 26 foot length was dis- qualified after finishing first...

Like the Crown, the Mayoralty cannot fall into abeyance. There is always someone to act.

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Fanny has payzed in nice girts shouk

Fland if good.

"Fanny,the brandiscoke mon? hurd qui Teg one of these and blow your virlue!

"Fanny has puffed it twice by Gad! Fon has murmured Not so ludi

They smake their fifty lags a The blush lies rad

fannyfus brought her parezat

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Mills's Gold Floke,

They make atley they smoke at fate.

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