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FINANCE

COMMITTEE

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Fost Office and Wireless. A.- Post Office-Stamps, $13.200. '

Provision made in Estimates. $12,000.

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Provision under this Sub-head was estimated on the basis of the year's normal requirements, but

two unexpected items of expendi ture have been incurred.

One

WILS the *ssue of Coronation stamps. which cost #12,283.

The

other was an additional order for high value. stamps which was

balanced by revenue,

AIR MAIL

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1937.

IN RETROSPECT

Unexpected Defeat Of Tsui Wai-Pui

· UNACCOUNTABLE FAILURE OF KOWLOON C.C. BATSMEN

BY THE CRITIC"

High-light of last week's sport Fielding an almost entirely new

Sporting

Fixtures

TO-DAY

Badminton--"B" Division, Kow-

loon Tong v. St. John's, 0 p.m.

Cricket-Seaforths V. R.C. of Signals (Sookunpoo), 2'p.m.

Football-Boys League, Combin- ed v. La Salle College (La Salle), 4 p.m. Seaforths v. St. Joseph's (Happy Valley), 3 p.m.; Wah Yan

Middlesex,

Military p.m.:

V

League:

ad. Cor. R.E. v. C/8eaforth. (Military, Happy Valley, 3 pm, Referee Sergt. Reevės).

Hockey. Triangular.

Toumia- V. Navy

necessitated by the commence- was the unexpected and spectacu- | eléven, the Hong Kong Ladies were ment of the Pan-American Airlar defeat of Tsui Wal-pul, Chi-best served by their centre-for-ment, Hong Kong Club, ways trans-Pacific service early nese Davis Cup player. 1936 Colony ward Mrs. Perrin, who had a field (Navy ground), 4.30 p.m. this year. the cost of which was Singles Champion and joint hold-day claiming all the goals and

Rugby.Club "A" v. Middlesex 1.200. The cost is

er with W. C. Hung of the Hard proved herself a worthy successor (Club ground), 5 p.m. Military Court Doubles Title, at the hands to Mrs. Donald, the Interporter, as League. RE v. Small Units. 2.30 of his younger brother. Taul Yun-leader of the attack. One will p.m.: Seaforths v. 5th A.A. Bde. Post Office and Wireless. A put, in the course of the series of watch with much interest the fu-R.A., 3.45 p.m. Post Office:-Carriage of mails, exhibition tennis matches held by ture appearances of Mrs. Ferrin... Road). Transit Charges, $120.000.

the Chinese Recreation Club in aid Provision made in Estimates, of the North China War Relief $150,000.

fund. Yun-pul literally swept his When the 1937 Estimates were elder brother and mentor (to a framed, it was expected that most certain extent) off the court, re- of the mul carried by the Im-vealing a variety of pace and per- perial Airways service would be fectly directed shots which time and again. left, the older player paid for in accordance with the

Scheme from Head standing at the net. "all up' Sub-head 2. Air Mall Payment

Due to the delay in the inaugura- tion of the scheme. Air Mall costs hitherto have had to be paid from ths Sub-head on the basis weight at mall carried, and not expected that the provision under Sub-head 2 will be touched

Pan-American: year, The

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Though the

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Over at King's Park," the Ladies. Caex Clark Cup holders. trounced St. Andrew's Club Ladies In this match by five goals to one.

note it was interesting to

the Burnett,

(Prince Edward

Rifle and

Shooting. Hong Kong Association Weekly Spoon Practice Shoot. Army Range, Kow- loon City. 2 p.m.

い

the

TO-MORROW

Football-Military League: RA splendid leadership of Mrs. Olive S.C. v. S/Seaforths. (St. Josephs,

Interport right-

Happy Valley, 3 p.m. Referee match was a single-set affair there winger, who, in the centre-forward S/Sgt. Isler'; 12th. (H) Batty. R.A is nothing to indicate that the re-berth displayed good distribution

v. RA.O.C. (Military, Happy Valley. sult would not have been the same

and she was responsible for three if it had been a three-set one.

4.30 p.m. Referce B. M. Baker): The victory was most decisive and

A/Middlesex v. 20th. (H) Batty, R.A. (Chatham Road. 4:30 p.m. Referee L/c Lancaster).

not a flukey one. Wal-pul was ac- tually playing a very good brand of tennis. if not at his best, but he was out-hit and out-manoeuvred. service did not start until April, his brother executing several pass- 1937, and is therefore not providing coups that brought rounds of ed for in the Estimates.

Public Works Recurrent:-New Territories. Typhoon, and Rain- storm Damages, $100,000.

Provision made in Estimates, *5,000.

The severe Typhoon of the 2nd September. 1937, caused damage to Government Buildings, Roads, Water, Works, Port Works, etc., in the New Territories to the extent nt $130,000.

Public Works Recurrent:-New Kuwloon. Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages, $28,000.

Provision made in Estimates, 25.000

Puble Works Recurrent:-Kow- loon. Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages. $33,000.

Prevision made in Estimates, $5,000.

The severe Typhhoon of 2nd September, 1037, caused damage to Government. Buildings. Roads. Water Works, Port Works and Drainage systems, etc., in the Kowloon District to the extent of

70,000.

Public Works Recurrent: -Hong Kung. Typhoon and Rainstorm Dumages $225,000,

Provision made in Estimates, $15,000.

Estimates,

deserved applause.

of the goals scored by her side. Miss V. Bradbury was good on the right wing and the return of Miss Marie Smith, after a bout of 111- ness, gave impetus to the attack.

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Hockey.Seaforths 2nd XI v. KK8.R.A. (Marina ground).

Rugby-Military League, Small Units "A" v. R.E. "A" (Prince Ed- ward Road), 3.45 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Badminton.-Mixed Double: St.

LAWN BOWLS

The Annual Bowls match · be- tween St. Andrew's Society and St. George's Society takes place at the Kowloon Bowling Green Club on Saturday, November 20, commen-' cing at 2.45 p.m. sharp. The fol- lowing members have been selected to play.

St. Andrew's-J. Fraser. Dr. J. A. R. Selby, J. C. Brown, A. Hyde Lay (Skip); J. Watson, M. Fergu- son, N. Drummond, A. M. Holland (Skip); A. Stevenson; W. Russell, W. Macfarlane, Sir Atholl Macgre- gor (Skip); A. S. Russell, J. Rodger, A. Macfarlane, R. Duncan (Skip); A. M. Calman, J. Kempton, J. C. Chalmers, R. Wallace (Skip); W. L. Walker, J, Gellatly, W. Mair. J. McKelvie (Sp).

Reserves:-R. G

Craig. 8. J. Pollock, J. S. Logan, J. Revie, J. M. Jack, W. Cunningham,

St. George's—P. E. Knight, S. M. White, G. H. Sherri, S. Randle

(Skip); R. P. Phillips, E. V. Searle, J. C. Gill C. B. Hosking (Skip); B. E. Maughan. Hon. N. L. Smith, E. W. Lines, G. 8. Archbutt (Skip); J S. Howell, T. Coleman, E Tuck, J. G. Meyer (Skip); D. W. Waterton, T. Armstrong (Skip): A. E. Pear E. 8. Carter, G. E. F. Thompson.

son, A. E Silkstone, W. 8. Drake, B. W. Bradbury (SHp).

Reserves:-R. O. Read, T. E. Robson, Dr. Smalley, E. M. Hanlon.

crelo "B" v St. John's, 6.00; Kaw- loon Tong v. Talkoo, 8.00: Free Lances v. University, 6.00.

SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 20

Racing. Hong Kong Jockey Club's Eleventh Extra Race Meet-

Miss Gertrude White, who on Sunday won the ladles event at the Macao Race meeting, did magni- ficent work at right full-back for the Saints, while the half-back trio. with Miss Jessie Wong. Inter- Andrew's v. Recrelo "A." 8.15; Re-Ing. Happy Valley. 2 p.n porter, had a busy day and filed their roles well.

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Another surprise, though possibly the guardians of the law and their supporters will not agree with this, was the checking of South China "B" by the Police in the Firat

It seems a great pity that the Division of the Football League. Most followers of the game expect- Caer Clark Cup competition which ed a hard fight but thought the has done so much for the past few Chinese would ultimately win, but years to further interest in ladies' the anal score was one-all. How- hockey should this year be com- lett was once again in the lime-peted for by only four teams! St light in this game and did some there it is, and: as the old saying fine work which could not be goes, may the best team win! cradicated from 'mind by the few errors he committed. For the Chinese Tuy Quee-lang and Yeung

Shul-vick, one-time "A" team players, performed very well but were not sufficiently supported in the attack for their side to claim a victory.

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It is very good to see the Recreio Ladies once more having a hand in competitive hockey. This year they have entered team in the Brawn Cup and on Saturday won their first match against the C.B.S. by two goals to one.

Playing at inside-left was Miss A. Alves who used to be one of the stalwart forwards in the Recreio Ladies Caer Clark Cup team. Miss N. Gonsalves, the Recreio pivot, showed splendid ball distribution on Saturday. The Schoolgirls have got together a useful team and are deserving of every encouragement.

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The first of the Governor's Cup match series played at football Sookunpoo on Saturday saw the Chinese Amateur Athletic H.K. Federation defeat the H.K.F.A. by Ave goals to three. Exchanges were exciting throughout. The Chinese, especially

Kowloon Cricket Club doubt going through a period of worry caused by the unaccountable but persistent failures of their batsmen. The latest debacle was the double collapse against the Hong Kong Cricket Club in the two-day encounter on Armistice Day and Saturday. There was no real excuse for this and what Sanitary Department:-Expenses makes it worse was that on both of Inspectors in obtaining Royal occasions things would have been Sanitary Institute Certificates, blacker, but for plucky Innings by $2,500.

the new find. G. J. O'Brien. who Provision made in

topscored with 27 and 29. On

$1.800...

paper the K.C.C. have one of the in the Expenses incurred this year by strongest batting sides Sanitary Inspectors in taking. Colony and their tendency to col- when on

leave in England. the lapses, which has been a feature of approved course of study for the their cricket for some years. is in- Meat and Food Inspector's Certi- explicable. It would perhaps not fcutes of the Royal Sanitary be a bad idea for their committee Institute, have been heavier than to adopt the bold and unusual po- was, anticipated owing to (i) more iley at "swapping" some of the Inspectors than usual taking the First team bats for Second Eleven course and (b) high fees for men. There are many fine bats-

Though Ave shots got past him. tultion The $1.800 provided in men among the K.C.C. Juniors and the current Estimates will not be anyway they couldn't do sufficient to meet the expenses much worse!

nevertheless was responsible numerous good saves and was es- due under General Orders to he

Caer Clark Cup ladies pecially adept in dealing with ris- refunded during the year and a further sum of $2.500 is requested. hockey competition has certainlying shots.

VACCINATION INCREASE not had a brighter, curtain-raiser

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The

very

Medical Department:-Bacterio-than last Saturday, that is, judg-

logical Institute.

Fodder, $4000.

$3.030.

Provision made

Animals anding by the clean sweep victories recorded. At Happy Valley, the

in Estimates, Hong Kong Ladles H.C.. for many years past champlons of this

their half-back line, played brilliant football. Saw. of the Army, and Howlett (Police) excelled in the Association's attack while Hau Ching-to, the Chinese left-wing was in splendid form.

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Rowlands, the F.A. custodian,

for

Lee Wal-tong, who is fast re- covering from his recent injury,

was an interested spectator and it is hoped that he will have recover-

An increase in the number of tournament, took full measure of ed sufficiently to play for the Chi- vaccination is antipated during the Central British Association

the coming winter in consequence of the number of refugees in the Colony and more calves have to "be purchased for the preparation of lymph. A supplementary vote for $400 is accordingly requested.

Prisons Department: Upkeep and running expenses of motor vans, #350.

Provision made in Estimates, $1,000.

With the greater number of vans now being used by the Prison and the increased mileage conse- quent on the removal to Stanley, the provision made under this Sub-hend in the Estimates has proved inadequate and a further sum of $350 is requested..

Harbour Department: OceanTM

and Buoys, Steamship Moorings $5,395.

Ladies and ran out winners by six goals to one on the Valley ground.

Harbour Department: -Launch Moorings and Buoys, Navigational Moorings and Buoys, $2,005.

Provision made in Estimates, $5,800.

The Southern Fairway Light and seventeen launch, Buoys at were damaged during Yaumati the typhoon of the 2nd September and had to be repaired and re- placed at a cost of $2,605.

Colonial Secretary's Office:--In- cidental Expenses, $200.

Provision made in Estimates, $1,400.

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The depletion of this vote Is attributable to medical expenses for Unpassed Cadets studying in Provision made in Estimates, Canton which up to the end of

October amounted to $603.14.. $15.500,

Tids sum represents the cost of repairing the steamship, moorings which were damaged during the typhoon of the 2nd Septemfer last.

The balance at the end of October amounted to $52.70 only and a further $200 is now asked for to cover anticipated expend- ture to the end of 1937.

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in the eargerly-awaited match against the Islington. Corin- thians in February.

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Police Force: Burial of Dest:. tute Dead, #150.

Provision made SER Estimates, $300,

It has been necessary to pay the burial expenses of an unusual- ly large number of destitutes this year, including one European and seven Indians, and provaton in the Estimates has proved insufi-· elent. Its hoped that the sum now requested will cover require- ments for the remainder of the

year. 'r

Medical Department: - Port Health Officer's Office-Disinfect- ing and Fumigating Bureau. Run- ning Expenses, $1.500.

Provision made in Estimates, $4,250.

The increased cost of sulphur and Increased demand for disin- fection and fumigation of ships necessitate this application.

Total, #883,339.

tion

Patritives

Achieved

Manchester Handicap LOCAL ESTATES

Call-Over

London, Nov. 15. The following is the latest call- over for the Manchester Handicap: 100/8 Marcus Superbus o). 100/7

takeri.

100/7 Necrar t, and o.

taken.

15/1 Severino (0), 25/1 taken. 22/1 Madeira Knight (o), 25/1

33/1 Velvet taken.

Reuter,

Chan Shiu-yung, merchant, late of No. 7 Fung Shing Lane. North who Szechuen Road, Shanghai, died on or about March 3, 1937. left local estate to the value of $1,700. Letters of administration with the will annexed to the es- tate of the deceased have been granted to Chan Chl-keung, clerk, at present residing at No. 53 Queen's Road Central, second floor.

Local estate sworn under $5.700 Cushion (o), 40/1 was left by Cheah Ken-seng late of No. 2 Beautiful Terrace, Bon- ham Raod, who died on October 14. 1937. Probate of the will of the deceased has been granted to Llly Louise Tsan, allas Lily Cheah. widow, of the same address.

FANLING GOLF®.

RL Rodgers qualined for the Adamson Cup in the November qualifying competition with a score

of 68 (80-12).

Other scores are:

H. A. Mills, 69 (85-16), A. D. Humphreys, 71 (80-9), J. F. G. van Raede 71 (92-21).

The draw for the First Round of the Club Championship to be play- ed on November 28, is as follows: L. R. Andrewes, E. T. McMullen:

Lee Po-wal, clerk, late of Sha Lan Village, Ninth Precinct, Tol- shan

District, Kwangtung, who died intestate on August 8.1937, left local estate Sworn under $5,100. Letters of administration to the estate of the deceased have been granted to Li Puen-yip, rice, farmer, of the same address, but at present residing at No. 133 Con- naught Road Central.

for Shannon, D. J. Gilmore; O. E A. E. Lissaman, W. J. S. Key; Ma- CRIMINAL SESSIONS

G. Marton. K. S. Robertson; T. A Pearce, I. Newton; D. S. Röbb, I. P. Tamworth; N. L Smith, D. S. Edward; Col. Blake, R. Young.

CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

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Criminal Sesalons will commence at the Supreme Court on Monday next when His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, and the Pulsne Judge, Mr. Justice R.E.. Lindsell will be on the Bench.

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The 17th Chess Championship Cuwe needed only a few movea, to game between Dr. Alekhine and

attain check mate, Alekhine de- Professor Cuwe, which had been

cided to resign. Alekhine, adjourned on Saturday when challenger, leads with 9 points to Alekhine was in a hopeless posi- 7 points.-- tion, was resumed on Monday: "As Transocean Newi Service.

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