1912-06-11 — Page 10

LAWN TENNIS NOTES.

By "Half-Volley."

Wielders of the racquet have still a grudgoagainst the Clerk of the Weather, whose capricious waysa e decidedly irritating these

Lures.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1912.

POST OFFICE,

Only fully prepaid lettors' and pos1- carda ara transmissible by the Siberian

1 am

aware that the first part of the rule to which I lave roferrod has to do with the service, but the principle of that portion of the rule must also be applied to play generally.

Report of tennis gatherings, one to Europe. Letters for this matolles, etc., will be gladly seived, nu well as any incidents of play of unusal interest. These,

re-malakonki be unpotueriboď via Sibarin.

together with any querios on The Parcel Pont to the Chines days. Saturday, for instance, waa tonnis matters, should be ad-proviuens of Hope and Hanan if yaw a most uncertain day olimatically, dressed to "Half-Volley," oare resumed. and though, in the latter part of of the "Tolograph."

the afternoon, the turf had so im

Kowloon. Club's tournament has now practically concluded,

proved as to allow of a good deal there being only one other final of private tennis. None of the left for decision. Last evening League programme has been inter- Moad and Stevens mat in the fored with, and it now looks as final of the "B" class singlen, when the latter won-fairly com- fortably by three sets to love and 20 games to 10, the scores being B-6, 6-1, 6-3, hear that

though the competition will have to run, well on into the hottest daya.

One League encounter, it is there is now to be an American

tournament among the members

true, was commenced-that be of this Club, with a "hidden

MAILS VIA SIBERIA.

. Lel

London

Philippias Islands-Per Tan, 18th UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.

June, 8 P.M.

Straits ad Ceylon-Per Iyo-in

18th June, 3 ..

ד'

English

Mail.

Straits, Barmah, Coylon, Ade- de, Wastern Australia, in dis, Aden, Egypt, and Banje via Brindisi. Late Leitere (11 "no to nuom

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Postage 10 cents) (Suppl mentary mall on board uplo the times fixed for departure of the mall Extra Pontage 10 conta) (Latters posted In all the Pillar Boxes in. time for the Allento will be included in this con

Parcei tract mail.) The Mail will be claned on Friday, 7th June,& p.m.--P

Eastern Extenson.

List of unclaimed telegrams lying in the Eastern Extension" Office at Hongkong:-

Angolnike, from Manila. Bookmark, from Adolaide. Cliofoonsiong Chop Kongeng- kong, No. 48 Fongham, from Kualalumpor.

Chowlanchu, from Wellington. Cow Dock Jung Cow, Seven Connaught Road, from Kono. Nov.

Doyamatomogusu, Care Japan- ose Hotel, from Thursday Island.

Fangky, from Namdink. George Dosbien, from Manila. Helagaun, Care Eastern Exten- Aradia. 22m] June, 11sion Telegraph, from Yunnanfu.

May 20

Bus Shanghai'

June 10

MAILS DUE.

Germen. P. B. Friedrich, 12th inst,"

MAILS CLOSE..

Philippino Islands-P Louganag. 22nd June. I v.9.

tween Y.M.C.A. and Civil Service, handicap" in games. The enuiorg and Pakhoi-Per Mictuól.

Jebsen, 12th June, 0 a.. but owing to the absence of one tries am, I believe, very encouro-

of the latter's pairs, the game ging This type of tournament Swaton-Fer Haimun, 19th furs, 19

could not be finished, though thore in little doubt that the Civil Service will easily pull off the points. With 33 gamos yet LO be played, thyo have merely to get thres to secure the vordie I was certainly surprised that the Y.M.C.A. did not put ap a batter fight, inasmuch as they had thoir

is moro attractive than the or- dinary, as there is no such thing as being knocked out in the first round an experience which no- body relishes. Every playor meets every other entrant and the total games decide the issue. And the fact that nobody knows his handi- cap makes everybody play to get every possiblo game

full team out, but it is evident] A TWIN-SCREW LAUNCH that the Civil Service combing FOR SERVICE IN SOUTH

tion was a nucli stronger one,

and one which should go a long

way towards the championship.

CHINA.

A launch has recently been

Y.M.C.A. can now be regarded constructed by Messrs. John I.

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AX

Straits and India vin Caleato-Per

A. Apr. 19th June, woos, Macao-Per Soi Tai, 12th June, 195

P.M.

Shanghai. North China, and Japan via

Siberian

Mail.

Japan

as out of the running, unlessThornycraft & Co., Ltd., of Straits, Homething very wonderful hap

реха.

Of course, the Civil Servien team is greatly strengthened by

Woolston, Southampton, to the order of the British American Tobaito Co. She is intended for servies in Southern China, whore she will be employed carrying

the inclusion of Nisbet and samples of tobacco. The condi-

Kobe-Par Namsang, 12th

lupa, 31.3.

Shanghai, North China a d "Hapan rin Kobe (Bumpa sis Saberis Per 1. E. Mikl

rich, 12th June, 4rx.

in Moji and South Amerion

Per Kaeth, 12th Jana, 5 P.M.

Burmah, Ceylon, Adelaide,

Siberian

Mail.

Hongsing, Westpoint, from Sanfrancisos.

Hunolongue, Fathenkaihow Stroot, from Port Louis, Mauri- tius.

Kiankee, from Rangoon.

Shanghal, North China, Ja-1-Kwongchun, from Manila,

pan. Unted States, South Amories and Canada in

Vancouver (Europe via Si- berin)--Per Empress of In.

dia, 22nd June, 5 m

VESSELS IN PORT..

ATMAKITA

Antilochus, Br. ... 5,792, A. R. Stewart, Juno-Manila 5th June, Gen.-H. & §. - Arration Apear, Br. As., 2.391, F. M. Austin, Shi June-Moji 29th May.. Gev.-1. §. &

00.

Western Australia, India, Asahi Maru, Jap, 1.6.' 1.748, Nakano, Aden, Ery, and Europe vis

6th June-Miike 31st May Naples Por Goshen 121k

Coal-M, B...

Juno,, ..

Pholips, who unst be regarded tions which were to be fulfilled Straits and India via Borabay-Per |

as easily the best couple in the in her design were briefly as League this year. And I hear follows-Longth not to exceed Straits and India vs Calcutta-Per

that the 0.8. Club now has 53 ft.; a guammteod speed of 9 aspirations to championship kon-knote, when loaded with two tons! ours. So far, they have lost one dead weight, and draught not to Japan mantel only and they are lotor-excond 1 ft. 8 in.

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mined to do their utmost to lose Living quarters and galloy

Fonkaang. i Juve, 11

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Kwongyak, from Singapore. Mansfield, from Manila,

Mra Thayor. Kremlin, from Manila.

Naraiso, from Manila. Oberleutnant Caesar Schiff Patricia, from Stettin.

Pearman, King Edward Hotel, from Shanghak

Phawtong, from Singapore. Pogkoe, 76 Jervois Street, from lohart.

Poignanil Passenger "Goehon,' from Alorstar.

Poste Yantehuong, Yaumati, from Ohiobo.

Seagulf, from Cebu.

Suzukiura, Care Matousara,

from Thursday Island.

Switzer Solano, from Manila.

Aa I: Steamers

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AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.

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About

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Freight and Pasongs

About

Capt. A. F. Vine, 1.3.0.

17th June. Freight only

ASSAYE

About

SHANGHAI Cap. C. W. Cockeran, a... 20th June.

LONDON, VIA

ARCADIA USUAL PORTS OF Qapi. 8. Bareham, CALL

For furthe• partionla a, apply to

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Noon,

29nd Jone.

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Tungkee, from Caloutta.

Valeria, 25 Mcgregor St., Wan-

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10th June-Sandakan 5th June, Timber.-M. & Co

*

Trehin, 13th June, 11 . Cambrian. Br. 2.8, 4.360, J. E

Drummand. 'th Jon Weibniwai. Chicago Mara, Jap, .. 3,839, I. Gato, 7th Jun-Manila 4th June, Gen.-0. 8. K Drufar, Nor. .8., 1.109. J Bing. 9th.

via Nagasaki, Victoria nad

Taroma-Por Chiengo-mar,“ 13th June, suoŃ.

P.M.

Chion-For

Chenan, 19th June, 3 P..

Haitan 14th June, 10 a.m.

P.M.

Wolha'wei and Tient-in-Por Huich2w, 1th June, 5 PM.

Australian

Mail.

Philippine Islands, Anganr- Yap, Friederich, Wilhelmsha,

June Bangkok vin Swntow Bil Jane, Den-Kin. Tay Long.

Yantchuong, from Haiphong. 0033, from Foochow. 1158, from.Tientsin.

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135 Des Voeux Rond, from San- francisco.

Hongkong 7th June, 1912. J. M. Book, Superintendent.

Great Northern.

List of unclaimed telegrama lying in the Great Northern Company's office at

Autolia. Bowhangchong. Frater. Looling.

ghell, 7th Janao 31st Hongkong :- Sang. Br. 1.4., 1,087, S. A. Mit-Tolographi

May, and Moji 2nd June. Ren–J.. M. Co. Hanyang, Br. H. 1,210. Cogan, 6th June-Canon 5th June, Ballast.-B. & S.. Br., 1,205. A. Tucker, 8th Inne-Part Arthur 2nd Jura, Gen. B. & 8. "

Rapeh,

Ion, Rabani, Herbertshohe, Ischia, It, 's... 2 418, G. Balsito Lot Matupi, Ansimlia, New Zea

TA

Tasurin bund, and Bishan Per Prinz Sigis mind, 15th Juno, D ́ast.

Philippine Islands-Par Ynensang,

15th June, 1 P.M.

P.M.

Shanghai. and North Chins-Per

Kuecheong. Sechitrade.

Woodil.

1781, 3458.

June Bomby and Sing- pore 7th June, Gen. & Co.

2050, 4037, 0198.

AS52.

7115.

insen Maru, dap. sa.. 2,346, M. - Machida, art Jan-inga- pore 28th May, God-N. Y. K.

Keong Wai, fler. 8.8.1.115, F. Kobler, 8th Juno-Bangkok and, Swator 7th Jana Rice.

B. & A.

Linun, 10th June, & P.M. | Koren, Am, 8.9., 11,970, J. W. Nelean,

Weibsiwei and Tientsin---Cheong-

hing, 15th June, 5 P.M.

+

North Chias-Per Choyang, 16th Juno, 5 M. Michael

no moro. But even that will not were to be arranged aft for a Chi- Macao-l'or Sui Tai, 19th Juan, 1,15 be sufficient to take them to the nese crew, and forward for the top,

as the

presont loaders, Tubtroo Co.'s reprosentatives, Shanghai and Nor Queen's College, have had an and a cortain amount of bulky uninterrupted run of victories, cargo was to be carried amid-S-7. Aug and Bouchofer Fook Hence, if tho Civil Service wishes ships Rosolte, as the vessel are to be realised, the Collegians is named, has proved easily cap-Macao...Par Bui Taí, 14th Jnas, 1.15) ! must go down to somebody before able of conforming to the requir the sonson ends.

ed conditions, a speed of nearly So far as one can see, the whole 9 kaots boing obtained when the matter depends on Kowloon. If boat was loaded with cargo they manage to overcome the weighing two tons, and floating College men, there will very liko- within the limit of draught. ly be a tie, necessitating a decid- Turning to the general arrange- ing match. If, on the other hand,mont, a short deck is arranged the scholastics win, the chances forward for working mchors, of Civil Service carrying off the warps, ote. Aft of this is a saloon shield will be very romoto. Per-for four white people, fitted with sonally I should not be at allbertha, a table, writing desk, ote. surprised to seu Quenn's College Opening off the saloon aro 1 meet their Waterloo at King's galloy and pantry on one side, Park. Then there'll be ndo- with a bath and lavatory on the cidedly interesting situation. other. The oargo hold is amid- Still, we must wait and see." ships, and is divided into two spa-Man-For Sui Tai, 16: June, 1.15 One thing, there's any amount of ces fitted with sliding doors. The glorious uncertainty" this sea-propelling machinery consists of Bon. All the better,

wo sets of Thornycroft M4 type Another interesting little query paraffin motors. These are in- has been addressed to me in re-stalled in compartment gard to lawn affecting incidonta immediately abaft the cargo space, the rules of the game. It is sont Provision is made for either petrol Shanghai and by "Enquirer" who says. "I or paraffin starting, and the should like your opinion on the motors drive solid Thornycroft Swater-l'er Halman, 16th June, 9 following matter-During the propellers through, combined progress of tournament game clutch and reversing gears. Simits and Buranali-P'er Itals, . 18th between another Club member Access to tho propellors is obtained and myself, my opponent by means of inspection hatches drove the ball across li me, with-aft. A spocial arrangement for in the limits of the court, and after straining the circulation water is it had struck the ground, the ball provided, this being necessary by hit one of the spectators seated on reason of the muddy stato of the a bench near by. Taking it on Chinese rivers. Aft of the engine the rebound from the spectator's space are the crew's quarters, body, however, I succeeded in Those are nicely fitted up with making a good return.. My op- the usual bunks, and in addition, ponent disputed the validity of a galley and lavatory are provided. the point, but according to my A sponson deck is fitted right view the point was without doubt fore and aft to form a passago- mine."

way along oncli side of the deck As I read the rulon, "En-housen. Those decks aro-sup- quirer's" contention is correct, for ported by tube stays from the Hale 18 states that in case a player ship's sidos. The stooring posi is obstructed by any accident not tion in arranged on the upper deck within hie control the ball shall at the forward ond under an awn- be considered a “lot"; but where ing. Good ventilation is provided a permanent fixture of the court by cowl ventilators,

We understand that Rosette is the cause of the accident, the point shall be odgated. In other has proved herself particularly words, the ball, still in play, successful in manoeuvring. Not even though it strike a porma-only is she able to swing round nent fixture, provided that it hits by means of her twin propellers, first struck the court. And the bat has also a very small turning rules, lay it down that "the circo with both propellers work- Formoss benches and chairs placed round | ing ahead.. Subsequent to her the court at their occupants, and trials she has been taken apart, the umpire and linesmen, shall and will be shipped to Hongkong

considered permanent fix-for ro-erection and commission.

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June, 10 A.M.

Foochow-Per watow, Amoy and

Haiyang, 18th June, 10 a.x.

English

Mail.

Siberian

Mail.

Salgon, Strails, Ceylon,

10th June-Ana Francisco 10th May, Mail and Gezz.. P. M. 8. § Ch.

Jahren, Ger, w, 051, J. Peterson. t Jane Hai phong and Heihow 8th June, Gen.-J. & On.,

On Song, Br. ... 1,787. A. G. Smith, 9th June-Chin-anda 2nd Jnne, Gea.-J., M. & Co. Paklat, Ger. a. 1,018. G. Wenzel, 12th MayBangkok and Hoihow 7th May, Bloo- B. & 8,

Adelaide, Western Australia, Phranang, Ger., 1,091. N. O. Raker,

India, Adon, Egypt and En-

rope via Marisillon (Letters

posted in all the Pillar Boxes

in, time for the first clearance Sexta, will be included in this con- tract mail) (Late Inter 11.00a.m. to Noon. Exim Sasha Posisgo conta).-for Ner, 18th June, 13 km,

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→Formosa in Koelung, Shang- North Ohton, Japan;

7th Tune-M-nila 4th June, Ballast.-D. & 8. Ger. ... 192, Jensen, Rib June-Bagkok 1st May, Gen.-Chinnie.

Maru, Jap. ga..', 1,119, K. Bugawa, 10th Jun>--Canton 9th June, Gen.-0, §, K‚· Talthyben. Br. ., 5,585, Allen. 9th

Jase-Vovia, BC. 15t May, Gen-B. & §. ...

Honolula, United States, Tamba Mera; Jap, a,.. 8,102, dwadu,

Canada, South America vis

San Francisco (Europe, vis Siberia Per Kors, 18th June, 11-4.M.

via Koelnng, Shanghai, North Obias and Japan via Moll,

- Victoria, B.C., and Seattip

Por Tamba-main, 18th June, 3 P.M.

9th Tng-Sottle, Wash., 711 June, Cotton Yarn. Y. K.

0000, 3883, 0088, 2490, 3141. 0712, 2420, 6386, 0089. 1795, 2052.

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0022, 3883, 0207, 0086,0355, 0774, 2532.

ILK Station, 7th June, 1912.

E. V. Jesser, Acting Superintendent,

WATER RETURN.

Lovel and Storage of water in Reservoirs on June 1, 1912.

For

NAPLES, GENOA,

STEAMERS.

GIERS, GIBRALTAR, GOEBEN SOUTHAMPTON, ANT- Cap. A. Ahlborn WERP & BREMEY...

SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI,

KOBE

YOKO- HAMA

vod

MANILA. ANGAUR,)

17,300

P. E. FRIEDRICH Capt. E. Malchow · 10,000

YAP, NEWGWINEA, PRINZ SIGISMUND BRISBANE, SYDNEY (Capi, D. Lens 6,000 and MELBOURNE,

TO SAIL UN

THURSDAY, 18th June,

st.9 Me

About WED'DAY; 19th June.

SATURDAY 16th Junes

at 10am.

About

25th June.

KOBE and YOKOHAMA (PRINZ WALDEMAR

Capt. H. Bremer

6,100

TUESDAY,

RUDAT & SANDAKAN (BORNEO

6,760

Middle of June.

Capt. F. Sembill

All the steamers of the European Line are Hited will Wireless Telegraphy. New Bystem of Telefunken.

For furthar. Partionlara, «pply to

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MELCHERS & CO.,

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· Hoogkong. 10th June, 1912

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STEAMCHIPE.

SAPTAIN

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TUESDAY, 18th June, af 11 AM, HAIYANG... | J. W. Eiraos nu

During the minthe of June and July,-Ratura available for ibres mouth will be issned at a reducti›n 5′ 20 per cent, on the usual rate to Fossbon,

FOR SWATOW AND RETURN. (Occupying 3 Days).

(WED'DAY, 12th Juno, at 1198 below below HAIMUN | A. H. Stewart i 8 NDAY, 10th June, at 10 AM.

CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS LEVEL.

1014,

st. Bin below seft. Lin. below

overdow

Tytamus Tylan Bye... Tytam Inter- diate

OverRow Level with

verflow Livel with OverBow

che........ overflow

Pokfulam ........... Wong-n if Live with

overhow

TIL Fin below

overflow

sit in, below

OVERLOR 38f.in. below !" overBow

STORAOR GALLONS.

1914

Tyls 3,190,000

Tyun Byewash

+

201

1010

41,340,000 115,000

fotermediate. 3,000,000 $15,500,000

Pokfum Wongal-chang a

90,600,000

34,137,000 1,775,000

Total

€37,651,000 184,050,000 Consumption of water in the City and Hibi

rict during the month of May 1918.

Consumption 130,063,000 162,141,000 gallons. Kitoslid

150,ita

101

popolation

112,000 Consumption per

head per day.• 19 Fatmaltient anpper by Rider Mains in Rider Kals tmtricte ups eist with Way so. Constant Supply in All districte from the oth May lagts. Constant supply in all Districts uphill sa9th May 1912, Inter Pupply,by River Mala in Kides El din districts from the with: May'ngry,

KOWLOON WATER WORKS LEVEL.

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1950

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vitalon Rac Blow Below o Bi... OTISLOW

Kowloon Gra

STORMOR GALLONS,

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1,80,000

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plentiful supply of Tes, Freb Provisions, me, and am lighted throughout with i vitalon

33,150,000

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8th June-Baigon 4th Gen-Wo Fat Sing Tingnang. Br... 1,045, Menney

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1919

{34,600,000, galiona

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