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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10. 1923.

TRE TENNIS INTERPORT.

PRESENTATION OF TROPHY,

In spite of the belief announced The last of the Interport games from authoritative and expert were played on Tuesday afternoon, quarters that the land boom in s. A. and H. Rumjahn meeting J. Hongkong has reached its limit, Elmore and W. Lok Wei, and Omar the newspapers and land specula-Rumjaha contesting the singles (tors have expressed a contrary with Okada. The Hongkong pair opinion, says the Canton Daily were generally superior in the News. This latter conclusion is doubles and won without unduly Imainly due to the steady influx of exerting themselves except upon oces from South China and the ecession, the final score in their Istagnation of trade in Hongkong favour reading; 6-4, 7-5, 2-6 sod dae to the partial cessation of 6-1. In the singles, Omar Run- trade with the mainland. The at-jahn began in a style which sug tention of the Hongkong authorities gested an easy win, going off with has been sharply drawn to this a straight lead of five games in artificial aspect of the present land the first set. Okada then began valuation. What if the boom col-to find his form and won half a Hapses? Everybody is asking that dozen games in succession. There question. Only a few years; age, was a great struggle in the con Singapore experienced a land boom, cluding games, the Hongkong due principally to the high price of youngster eventually winning at rubber and the great inflax of{8-6. The second set had a similar money fremm China. When the result, bot the Shanghai player crash came, money

rapidly then began to assume the upper withdrawn from Singapore. Ahard, and won the next two sets,! money stringency suddenly prevail-jeffectively using a greater`variety Jed. Most people were compelled tofof strokes than his opponent, who Isell out their houses and lands to is essentially a back line Imeet pressing obligations. Trade Falling light necessitated an end was extremely dull and millionaires being called to the game at two of the day became the paupers offsets all. For their own satisfac- the morrow. Of course, the cir-tion, the players agreed to replay cumstances of that case were the game in full 14 the after- somewhat different from that ob-|roon_

Was

ning in Hongkong to-day. How- At the conclusion of the games. jever, the warning issued at this the players, members of the As- time is both timely and useful, and‡sociation and guests gathered in the attention drawn to the chan-[the Pavilion. where tea was served nets of legitimate trade should and the trophy presented to the appeal strongly to those who have winning team. money to izvest.

Signs of Peace.

As long as

unrest prevails in South China

money will dow to Hongkong, But there are signs! of peace and stability in the Lar fature, acd the possibility of the withdrawal of vast sums money from Hongkong is

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The Trophy.

Sr Skinner Turner, President of the Shanghai Lawn Tennis Associs- | Hon. complimented the Ramjahc brothers on their display, and whilst expressing pleasure that Shanghai had won the trophy for the first time, said he had no doubt that in the return Interport at not at Hongkong the Rumjann brothers all unlikely. People must be pre- pared for surprises in China, and others would take their toll of However, the return of peace and Shanghai players. Sir Skinner ex- stability synchronizes with the re-pressed regret at the absence of, rival of trade, and trade prosperity the donor of the Cup (Mr. J. H. Taggart), and cordially thanked in South China indissolubly

is linked up with trade expansion in him for this very handsome gifl He also expressed the thanks of Hongkong. Thus any fear of a

the Association to the other direc- land collapse in Hongkong in readily dismissed. In the mean having given them the use of the ters of the Shanghai Hotels for time. however, money continues Majestic Hotel courts in that ́very, How to Hongkong with no app ciable abatement and we are safe to conclude that the price of land to the Captain of the winning team Lady Turner presented the cap

will continue to carve upwards. Mr. John Wade, who in turn thank- O our part, however, we cannoted Mr. Taggart for the gift and view this ceaseless How of money expressed his pleasure that a from South China without some

Shanghai team should be its first measure of forebodings. Capital winners. It would me doubt stimu- | is extremely sensitive but the factate Interest in Interpart games. that we are still very far awer and next year

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from the limit of exhaustion shows Shanghai would send a powerful moment they landed in Shanghai, !

To conclude, Sir Skinner Torner team to Hongkong to retain posses-thanked the officials who kindly

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the Army and Navy. As the only permanent club in the Colony he thought the invitation to Shanghai should be sent by them. After dis- asion, the speaker moved this as a proposition which was carried, it

what tenacious confidence people have in the triumph of right even in troubleus times 23

assisted in the various games.

The N. C. D. News critic says; Gave at present. The authorities.

Hongkong's Reply. however, must not abuse this com

It was unfortunate, perhaps, that Hockey Clu Sirder Rumjahn, Captain of the fidence. They be wise if they seek Hongkong team, in the course of a

Hongkong were unable to send, A.K.U.C. pavilion lass evening, Mr. | being (decided that a meeting to diligently to strengthen this con- neat little speech, confessed tha: Commander Worthington and Ng L. G. Bird presiding.

arrange matters be held on a reply fidence. Surely. there car

The chairman remarked that las.'wing received from Shanghai. be the Shanghai team had proved Sze-kwong, for with the Rumjahn found men who will be willing to much superior: bat, said he, brothers, they would undoubtedly year the Club paid its way an

The question of a ground came up dedicate their lives to the welfare was unfortunate that two players have extended "Shanghai's best unished with a balance in band of for discussion and it was agreed of the people-men who keenly per better than ourselves were unable talent. As it was, S. A., H. D. and

that the Club, through Mr. Bird, ceive the current of trade and to come to Shanghai."

His bro. Rumjahn, a notable family The following officers were cleet.apply for a space to be aBotted to finance, and men who can risethers and himself being only team, while showing style and ed: Captain. Mr. B. Evans; then when, as was proposed King's above the inordinate thirst youngsters, had a great deal tecleverness much above the average, Vice Captain. Mr. E. J. R. Mitchell: Park should be divided up into re- getting rich quick. The forces learn about the game and some of were not quite equal to strenuous Hen. Nec Mr. & Bower; Hon creation grounds. that drive out money from south these things they had learned in match play against more · experi- Į Treas Mr. C. R. Pieres. Mr. China have been at work long en-this present series. He thankednced oppocents.

Blackey was elected to form, with

SPRINGBOK PLAYER FOR N. U. (ough and we must assiduously bead the Shanghai players for the!

London, September, 14.-The the above, the complete committee. all our energies to arrest further friendly and sportsmanlike spirit

Johannesburg Stur states that the depletion. The people on the whole in which they had played the series. The following may appeal to

On the motion of Mr. Mitchell, Springbok wing three-quarter, A some local ericketers who have agreed that this year all met J. van Heerden, has become a realize the exigencies of the time and while regretting very much had more than their share of bera should, in addition to the sub professional, and is sailing for and appreciate the enormous task that Hongkong had not won, pro-

-restoring peace and order in mised that the strong contingent phone bell in the pavilion of the to and from away-matches

blubs" this season: The telescription of 8 pay their own fares England to-morrow to join the the province. They do

Wigan Northern Union Club. It object, mentioned by Mr. Wade would find Cricket. Club rang, and a voice however, to the many leakages and the Crown Colony hard to beat in

Mr. Mitchell also aid that adds that it is known that at least 1 earnest attempt made to remedy the return games.

inquired: May I speak to Mr.. Finally, he="

Sorry" was the answer. know the Shanghai hockey players ne British Northern Union Club these defects will go far to restore thanked the Committee of the Ashe has just gone in to hat."were keen to come to the Colony to

has approached other Transvual Edence and public approbation. selation for the kindness and bos.

players, who are reported to be Oh, very well, I'll hold the line."play the Club team. the Indians and considering the offers.

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