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GAMES AND PLAYERS

FUH TAN

STUDENTS

RESUME CLASSES

COLLEGE PRESIDENTS MEET AT CIVIC" CENTRE

Mayor Takes A Firm View Of Events

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London, Feb, 18 VETERANS HOCKEY FESTIVAL

Many famous hockey internation- als of the past and some of the most prominent present-day play- ers took part in the recent Bac- chanalian Hockey Club festival at Leamington. The occasion was the meeting of the Bacchanalians and the Bitter-Sweets. From A playing point of view. In a drawn game, H. J. Still, the Teddington back, carried off the honours of

Shanghai, March 28. the latter organisation. whose average age was 45. E. T Hollins. Te-chen, the Mayor, from

Following the return of Gen. Wu F. C. Harrison, and R. W. Crum-king, a meeting of college

Nan- mack played, their parts almost iniddle school presidents was held equally well. S. M. Shoveller, in the City Government building England's greatest centre forward, found recovering from an opera- tion and playing centre forward too strenuous at 54. S. H. Saville. when he played in his real post- tion at right inside, showed that, be still retains his clever touches, į whilst J. C. Masterman. also less speedy, played a nine game at left

thside. Eric Green had no desire

for a through pass to be given him

at 58; He asked for the ball to be hit at him, but he seldom falled to return it. A. D. Stocks caused mrch amusement by his refusing to run for the ball, remarking afterwards that he felt, "as t after the game as before It!" Nevertheless, his placing of the ball was still an object lesson,

E. L. HALLIWELL MOVES E. L. Halliwell, the Lancashire amateur golf champion, who was married recently and who is now associated with St. Helens in a legal capacity, is leaving Darwer! In order to live at Roby, near

and

in the Civic Centre in the after- noon, when measures for the sup- pression of student agitation were discussed. Mr. Pan Kung-chan, Commissioner of Bureau of Educa- tion, also attended.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1936.

£4,000,000 FOR KREUGER CREDITORS

ASSETS FOUND AFTER.

4 YEARS

U.S. Discovery Of Windfall

London: March 18. Creditors of the Kreuger and Toll сотраду, whose founder, Ivar Kreuger, shot. himself in Paris four years ago, are to have a pleasant surprise, writes a, cor respondent.

Assets in Sweden and America are now believed TO be worth £4.000.000.

This is revealed, I learn, in a Conditions at Fub Tan Univer- London and New York to-morrow 20-page report to be issued in sity have returned to normal, by the "committee appointed to classes being resumed, but a com- protect

of stu-Debenture-holders.

the company's secured

Kreuger rose from abscurity to lionaire, who financed delegates i become the Swedish

match mil-

cide in Paris in 1932 caused one Government of Europe. His sui- half the

of the biggest sensations of the century.

paratively small number dents are attending. It was re- ported that student visited several universities for the for the release of the 22 students purpose of asking for assistance arrested by the Chinese police on Wednesday.

THE MAYOR EXPLAINS Interviewed in connection with the situation, Gen. Wu Te-chen said:--

"Verified reports concerning re- actionary agents seeking control of student movements necessitated precautionary measures. It is the duty of the authorities to protect those students who are genuinely. Liverpool. His departure will be patriotic against being victimized regretted by East Lancashire golf by unscrupulous elements endea- ers and especially by his fellow-vouring to exploit the "bona fide" members in the Darwen and!

students so as to carry out their. Ficasington clubs. By bringing the

sinister schemes under the cloak county title to the Darwen, club of patriotism,

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Wednesday, as a result of which "The attack on the police on

wounded by bullets, one of whom an officer and two constables were

has since died, was directed with the police and drawing their fire, a view to arousing the temper of so as to create a tragedy." This was fortunately avoided by the great restraint and composure of the police. I rote with satisfac- tion that the majority of the stu- the reactionary intrigues, and I not in sympathy with dents are

belleve that, once the reactionaries are purged from the schools, stu- dent activities untinged with un- lawful intent will have their pro- per place." "N.C.D.N."-

for the first time Halliwell added distinction to a family association with local sport extending over a great many years. Since his vic tory over A. L. Bentley in the county Anal at Fleetwood in May Haillwell's golf has been somewhat restricted owing to a knee injury It is to be hoped, however, that when this is sound again the claims of business will not neces- sitate his complete withdrawal from competitive golf. Some years ago, whilst still an undergraduate at Cambridge, he succeeded in reaching the last eight in the English close championship at Hunstanton Although he failed to get his Blue at Cambridge ne had the satisfaction at Hunstan- ton of eliminating at least one' possessor of that distinction. Last year at Royal Lytham he had the ing Old Mancunians 7-6, R. Knott unusual experience of meeting and scoring the winning goal a few defeating in successive rounds of the amateur championship two past winners of national titles, R. Somerville, the Canadian golfer, and R. Harris, who won his first and only amateur championship when he was already a grand- father,

minutes

from time. Stockport have scored the most successive wins, eight; the greatest number of wins, 16; made the highest score in a final,. 16-1 against Heaton Mersey Guild in 1927-8; played in the match with the lowest score when they beat Albert Park 2-1 SOMEVILLE'S LAPSE

in 1896-7, and the only match in The defeat of Somerville, whom which the losers failed to score. many people regarded as one of when in 1899-1900 they beat Albert Little's most dangerous rivals, was Park 12-0. They lost narrowly to the first and perhaps the most sur- Mellor. the holders, in the" first prising event. nt the week. Halli- semi-final at Fallowfield on"Satur- well would claim no particular day," credit for this unexpected victory because after having come so far in quest of fresh laurels Bomer- ville falled completely to do him- self justice. The irony of bis fatal and most inopportune lapse

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THE TURF, AT LORD'S There was one cheering sight for Middlesex members attending the annual meeting of the club at Lord's on Wednesday. The turf

it particularly brown and patchy, This disfigurement is gone, and the groundsmen and all concerned are to be congratulated on a fine piece of invisible mending.

looked in splendid condition, con- must have been rendered more bitter to Somerville when, shortly the middle of a bleak February. At sidering that we are still only in after his return home, he won the the end of last season Lord's was Canadian ainateur championship for the fifth time in twelve years, in August; but a dry summer,

a sad sight. It is never at its best having also been runner-up on addition to the ravages attributed three aceastons during the same to the leather-jackets, had made. period. Halliwell is one of the re- latively few left-handed golfers with any claims to be considered Arst class. The best left-handed player to-day is probably P. E Lucas of Cambridge University, who was the first British amateur In the open championship at Muir- field last year; the critics were greatly impressed both by the power of his driving and by the coundness of his short game. There is, in fact, a happy blend of strength and skill about his game that suggests an early triumph in the amateur championship.

It was found that he had per- Detrated gigantle frauds. In the resulting financial crash Investors lost more than £100,000,000,

For three and a half years the Debenture Holders' Committee struggled to make the best of an apparently hopeless situation:

* LITTLE EXPECTED "

value of the assets now discover- Commenting on the unexpected

ed. the committee state:

"In contrast with the attic, if anything, which the Swedish

was forecast by Government Com-

cies have a present value on cur- Swedish and American bankrupt- mittée in 1932, the assets he'd by

ren exchange ratés of bout the value of specific collateral for £4.000.000. This is exclusive of secured debentures.

than an

not "be taken as more

"Such figures, however, should approximation, as there are many non-liquid items still to be rea- Used.

"It is impossible to forecast how much of the value in the secured bankruptcy estates wil go Yo

debenture-holders.

The present prospects are that if inter- basis which has been tentatively company claims are settled on a

formulated, the large, part of the general assets will ultimately go to secured debenture-holders."

The committee recommends the creation of an agency to bid at the foreclosure sale of collateral. to prevent it being disposed of at sacrifice prices.

The Kreuger and Toll Company was the chle: holding company of the Kreuger concerns. After the bankruptcy. Becured debenture- holders were paid a 21 per cent. dividend. 111 September, 1933. Nearly £10.000.000 of the secured debentures are outstanding.

The last estimate of Kreuger's personal liabitles wrs £142,150,- 000. The accounts of 180 firms, in all parts of the world were inves- tiga ed by Price, Waterhouse suits followed, and a number of Co., the auditors. Scores of law.

arrests were made.

ROCHDALE BEATS WALSALL

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London, Mar 31,

meeting between Rochdale and Ten goals resulted from the.

Walsall in the

northern section

of the third division to-day. Ro- chdale winning by six goals to

four.--- Heuler.

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MRS. MOODY IN TRAINING Although Mrs. F. 8. Moody has not yet stated that she will defend her singles title at, Wimbledon this winter how few covered courts for year she is keeping in perfect trim their game also there are in this and is likely to compete. While on country. Some held that it is good a visit to New York from Ban for their game that they should Francisco recently Mia, Moody took rest during the winter and come. the opportunity of getting some fresh to the courte in summier; practice against the leading pro- others think that winter is the LACROSSE JUBILEE

fessionals including V. Richards great time for improving their play Stockport Lacrosse Club cele- and F. T. Hunter. Both defeated by assiduous practice; others, in- brates its diamond jubilee this her in straight sets, but, both de- deed, would be glad to compete in year. The club was founded inclared her game to be as good as tournaments all the year round October, 1878, when H Barlow, a ever. Richards said that he was

as do those lucky few who cán Stockport Rugby forward, was amazed at the strength of her follow the sun to the United States, fatally injured In a match with hitting. He said that her footwork Australia, and South Africa. Tor- Manchester Grasshoppers, and it seemed to be a little slower, but quay is giving other English winter was decided to adopt lacrosse in- she more than compensated for resoris a lead in the matter, for stead of Rugby in future. The that by her strength in driving. club is faring well enough in the Mrs. Moody repeatedly took both League, but, many supporters had professionals to deuce before losing hoped for a victory in the fagssames

two new courts, with ample dress- ing accommodation and a gallery for several hundred spectators, are now being constructed at the

competition by way of celebration, ··" "COVERED COURTS NEEDED Palace and will be ready for play Stockport have created many re- Tennis players often isment that at the end of August, when out cards in connection with the flags there are so few courts in England, door play begins to become dim tournament. They won the juble, and layn tennis players have been ! cult or, even imposalble, lee final two seasons ago by beat discovering in this long and gloomy: Roberta is the resident professional

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the publicity merchant. (7). 14.-Anguish (7),

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YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION The following is the solution of yesterday's puzzle

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(4) 16-As bad as can be, yet might

be best (5).. 17.-Therefore blood is splli (4) 18-Don't you believe it. (4). 19-A solid sort of lump, even

when head'ess (5). 20-Mosque official (4). 21-Such intelligence s" party

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to begin with (5). 25-Stupefy (4)., 23-Getting one's deserts, shail Excerpt.

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HOME RUGGER

London, Mar 31. Oxford University rugby team were beater by Llanelly to-day, the Varsity scoring Ave points to the home team's eight.

Falmouth also proved too good for St. Bart's Hospital, winning by

six points to nil-Reuter.

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