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THURSDAY

OCTOBER 1F

1923,

LOCAL WEDDING.

PROTECTIONIST POLICY CHALLENGED.

MAY RESULT IN GENERAL ELECTION.

Rester's Service /

Sir P. Lloyd Greame's announcement at yesterday

Economic

LOCAL FOOTBALL.

:

THE PROSPECTS FOR SATURDAY.

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LEAGUE: -DIV. II.

H.K. Club y, Filipinas.

ground.

Conference of additional British preference for Dominions dried Kowloon v. University.

ASTOR HOUSE SUED.

POPULAR RUGBY PLAYER STAILOR AND HIS WIFE

MARRIED.

AS PLAINTIFFS.

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MOTOR GYMKHANA.

PROPOSED HONGKONG

MEETING,

One of Hongkong's most popularMr. W. P. Simpson, tailor, and London, October 10.

At a meeting of the Hongkong Rugby players, in the person of Simpson, residing at 55, Motor Trials Committee, held in Commenting on the question of preference, the Daily Nes in!

The matches for Satuday are Mr. S. J. Jordain, M. C.. was this Kennedy Road, brought an action the offices of the Hongkong Tele- an editorial headed "The First Dase" says Mr. Bruce demanded

us follows:

marning married at the Peak Ainst the Astor House Hotel, graph last evening, it was resolv Church. full-blooded protection and Sir Lloyd Creams responded with_pro-|

his bride being the Summary Court, before Mr.led that arrangements be made LEAGUE: DIV. I. posals which must be utterly contemptible to scientific tarit ad-

¡Miss Savery, only daughter hure Gompertz, this morning, į with a view to holding à Motor vocates, nevertheless it is no guarantee against an extensive den:

R.GLA. v. H.K., Club. -Seokun-of Mr. and Mrs. Walte aiming $1,000 damages for im-Gymkhans in the near future. velopment of the modifications proposed The Westminister Gazette.

Savery, of Devonshire, who hɔsoper distress.

The question arise in connec says it is already clear that the fiscal question has been raised in ano."A" ground.

Kowloon v. Tamar. --Kowloon just arrived in Hongkong from the Plaintifs were represented by tion with the presentation of acute form. This Government cannot be trusted to handle it. Free!

Old Country.

The bridegroom,r. N. I. Brewer finstructed by prizes won in the recent accelera traders must be watchful. The Manchester Gronlion says the British ground.

who is the youngest son of Mr. [Mr. A. el Arculli), and the defence tion fuel consumption and hill- Government in its reply to Mr. Bruce offered such an increase of)

Diomede v. King. -Navy "A" and Mrs. Jordain, also of Devon-was conducted by Mr. F. G. Vaux.climbing tests, the opinion being preferences as to ensure its defeat at a general election, if one could ground.

shire. is further well-known: be hell. The proposals for Imperial development hitherto seem to

locally from the fact that he is an Mr. Brewer, oatling iplaintiff's expressed that a suitable function consist mainly of plans for shifting the Dominions reonomie)

officer in the Volunteer Defence a room in the Astor House tribution of the trophies.

case, said Mr. Simpson was tenant should be arranged for the dis- troubles to the already overburdened British taxpayer.

Club Corps. During his residence in Hotel, the reat for which was After considerable discussion,

the Colony, he has made num- Kow-lerous friends, many of whom were paid monthly in advance by his the meeting favoured the idea of fruits has dispersed the apathy in domestic politics and there is!

at the wedding this morning toị Wife. Mr. Simpson occupied theja Motor Gymkhana, in which every sign of a revival of the fiscal controversy. The parties are loon ground.

witness the ceremony, which was room for business purposes and certain events should be open to St. Joseph' ". bestirring themselves. A vigorous protectionist campaign is ex-

R.G.. St.performed by the Rev. V. Hasionally slept there. He didfall-comers, and efforts will be ɗot take his meals in the Hotel made to hold the function in pected on the Conservative side, to be countered by the Liberals. Joseph's ground.

Copley Mogle. Some doubt exists as to the exart attitude of Labour. Mr. Arche:

Diomede v. Tamar. Navy "A"

and was not there as a guest. about three weeks time. The bride, who was given awarison Aug 6th Mr. Vas, the Shee will move an emphatic protectionist, resolution at the forth-]

ground

A sub-committee was appointed The Liberale con-

by Mr. R. L. Bridger, presented a -coming Conservative conference Plymouth.

South China B Club de charming appearance in a dress of ager, requested Mr. Simpson for the purpose of selecting a tend that Mr. Honar' Law"- pledge at the last election has been

biscuit georgette with lace hat to Plaintiffs entered into possession, tive programme of events.

to pay the reat for August. ground and drawing up a tenta broken, and the adoption of a wider scheme of preference will in. Recreio.--Navy "B" ground.

South China "A" v. Sacred match. She carried a bouquet of volve an election in the spring.

counsel explained, on April 10th, sub-committee will report later Heart.-South China gesund. yellow flowers tied with brown but it became their custom to pay to the General Committee, when King's v. Bluebell. Sookunpon ribbon She had as bridesmaids the rant each nath on the 6th pal decisions on the matter will

Misses Peggy and Mr Simpson pointed out to Mr. be reached Lesley Bridger, who were sweetly as that the rent was always paid The idea is to arrange an at- Division games attired in frocks of embroidered by his wife, counsel continued, tractive programme for which time which represented orders to Britain. He hoped the requisite start at 3.30 p.m. sharp, and the pink satin crepe, with mob caland asked him to wait until she prizes will be offered, and, at the

first Division at 4.45 p.m. machinery would be devised for examining schemes and selling

trimmed with pink roses and returned. Mr. Vas, however, con-conclusion of the Gymkhana, to The Bluebell, being late forget-me-nots. They earried

Mr. Simpson, who was unwell at recent contexts. Mr. Chamberisin pointed out that while it was undesirable to entrant to the league. brings the baskets of maidenhair fern. Minued to ask for the money and present the trophies wan in the

The J. Ralston was best man.” fix a percentage preference to be given to Dominions and Colonies games this week to ten.

the time, pointed out that he did in placing public contracts. Government departments had been pur-Navy grounds should be fit this!

Subsequent to the ceremony, not think he had sufficient to pay. week, but they will be chasing practically all their supplies from within the Empire.

very reception was held at No. 120. He banded Mr. Vas his pass book London: Cvtober 10 bumpy.

The Peak. the residence of Mr. Vas checked ir and found

Colonial Development Schemes.

At the Economic Conference. Sir Lloyd Greame announeed that in order accelerate rulonial development schemes, the Govern-"A" ground. ment were prepared, on certain conditions, to advance part interest) for a period in respect of schemes put in handi before the normall

the terms.

of prices.

CHINESE REPUBLICAN ANNIVERSARY.

LONDON LEGATION'S CELEBRATION.

London, October 10.

The Second

il

the little

met. Because

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This

Sir Lloyd Greame.

whose Protectionist propos- als are arousing much con- troversy in political circles at Home.

LOCAL BOXING.

BUX'S CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

We have received the following letter for publication →→

Sir. With reference to the challenge from "Iron" Bux's manager, in your issue of the 10th instant, I. the undersigned, am willing to fight Bux at the welter- weight licit Sitcen rounds, char-

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Yours etc.

TELEGRAPHIST DAVIES.

The Economic Conference has appointed a committee com-l In the first Division, the Club and Mrs. R. L. Bridger, at whion that Mr. Simpson had suficienta re-taking of possession by de-pionship conditions;the Hongkong prising representati❤es of Britain. the Dominion- and the Colonies visit Sookunpóc, where they will the customary toasts wed-willing, counsel, though; fendants, Mr. Brewer contended. Telegraph to have full control and India to consirer and report upon, the methode suggested by the opposed to the R.GA. The honoured. The honeymoon is Mr. Simpson wrote out a chef that re-takiuz of possession regarding the appointment of a Mr. Bruce for assisting the marketing of Empire-grown agriculClub had a ras: last week, while being spent at Macao and the que. The cheque was returned were done rightfully it was a teferzt. zural produce, namely subsidies, import licenses and stabilisation the soldiers had a very easy win West River. the bride's going- Refer to Drawer." The cheque determination of tenancy. If i: Jover the Police at Kowloon. This laway costume being of nigger was brought back to Mr. Simpson were a wrongful re-entry--a tres- Sir P. Lloyd Greate said the Government might be prepared game, due to be played on the brown morocain, with panne by Mr. Vas Mr. Simpson said pass it was more than a deter guarantee the interest and capital in respect of development Garrison ground, should be in velvet hat.

The was receiving some money the mination of tenancy: it was a H.M.S. Diomede, Oct. 11th. 1923, chemes in the Colonies and Protectorates, as distinct from the favour of the R.GA.. but it is There were numerous wedding following day and he would make breach of contract. The distraint.

*** Tuff ** counsel contended, was illegal.

Davies who rumoured that the Gunners will presents, including a silver salver it good. Dominion-

not be

full strength as from the bridegroom's brother] Unfortunately, Mr. Brewercon-

Evidence in support of counsel's featherweight champion of South several of the men who did officers of the Defence Corps and tinued, the following day opening statement was given by Africa in 1920, informs us that his duty against the Palice area canteen of plate from the staff Simpson's illness made it neces-

Mr. and Mrs. Simpson.

jeredentials are with Mr. Tinson. wanted for cricket Lelliott. of Messrs. Lane, Crawford. Ltd..sary for him to go to hospital, and

Mr. A. W. Hill, bailiff, gure of the Hongkong Boxing Associa one of the best all rounders at of which the bridegroom is a consequently the cheque was not evidence with regard to the dis-tion. He has fought at shanghaj present in the runners, has been member.

with success her husband's traint on plaintiffs goods. Wh. and Singapore Setected to play the willow game;

lbs, tut is will- illness prevented him making useless received instructions from the at hunt will be badly missed from!

to fight at the welter- of the room, Mrs. Simpson Jocked Registrar and distraint was made ing

limit. on Aug. 22nd. He left a notice in weight

the the room and gave the key to Mr.the room in the hotel, as he did to take place not later than the Vas for safe custody.

not know where plaintiffs lived. first week in November for the On August 8th, or 9th, the day Mr. Vas told him they resided in best purse offerel. He says he is when the typhoon signal was Kennedy Road, Shur-he did not wilhar o get to business as, hoisted, counsel went on. Mrs.know the number. With regard isoon as possible." In a friendly cricket match. the Simpson went to Mr. Vas and to the document, there was a shaded M. Hue, a former Member of Parliament in China. als played in the middle line in this the R. on Saturday at Kowloon bring in some furniture off the and these were swept up nundred Chinese, who in addition to merchants and students in-was very poor, bur Howard, who K. C. C. "B." team will play tasked for the key of the room telquzatity of papers in the room) ('hinest representatives from Oxford and Cambridge Universities match, should be seen out am-commencing at 2.15 p.m. The verandah in and the Chinese Students Unión and School of Economics,

jong the forwards this week.

following will represent Kow should eventuate. Mr. Vas refus-

case the typhoon useless and destroyed. The game at Kowloon will beloon: H. Overy (Capt), D. Sed to given her the key. Mrs. Astor

Mr. M. A. Vas, magazer of the keenly contested and a draw freen. A. W. Ramsay. F. Evelyn. Simpson pressed the point. bat evidence, said plaintiffs enraged House Hotel, giviaz would not be surprising. The A. R. Duncan. J. Fraser, Mr. Vas still refused and said he room No. 23 at a munthly rental Tamar have won both their Phillipson, A. J. Kew. C. J. Tac-ould take full reponsibility for of $169.50, payable in advance.

painst the Diomede, chi, O. B. Raven and A. Summers. the safety of the furniture. but they will meet stronger! opposition at Kowloon. The homej forwards have not yet found!

Over three hundred people were present at the Chinese Lega- the midie line in the soccer) tion's reception in celebration of the twelfth anniversary of the team. The Club will have out! Republic. Practically all the Diplomatic Corps were present, also a strong side, and, with Stewart representatives of banking and shipping interests, including Sirat his old position at centre Charles Addis. Sir John and Lady Jordan, Mr. Macleans Brown. and half, should hold their own. The fficials of the Foreign Office. A later reception was given to ajattack in their opening match

GERMAN REQUEST REFUSED.

BERLIN WANTS TO BUTT IN.

Paris, October 10.

KNIGHT OF A MODERN TOURNEY.

London, October 10.

zames

CRICKET.

The "B" team are at home to

King's. The Diomede showed a slight improvement in their

win. second game with the Tamar and should give the King's

Food game. “

TO DAY.

contest

Closing Exchance 24.3. 5151. Barometer 2. p.m. 3004 Temperature app Humidity 2.p.m. *43 High Tide 2.51 pr. Lo water 4.2 m.

Lighting Up-Time 6.02 p.m.

News in To-Day's New Advertisements.

Handmade Filipino Embroi-

With regard to the cheque in- On Auz. 13th, continued cident, witness denied seeing Mr. counsel, Mrs. Simpson alb went Simpson's pass book. When he The German charge d'affaires called on M. Poincare. It is their combination, probably due

to the Astor House Hotel, des r- took the returned cheque to Mr. understood the latter refused the reques: by the German Govern-to the fact that in their two

ing to get her husband's false Simpson and asked him what he ment to participate in negotiations for resumption of work in the games played they have been up the Club de Recreio da Navy teeth and some of his clothes to was going to do about it. Mr. | Kuhr by the appointment of a mixed Franco-Belgian-German con-against the best half-back line "B" ground and should win.

take to him in hospital, Mr. Vas Simpson said he was sorry but| mission. The French claim that definite results from the negotia- in the League.

again refused.On Aug. 15th, Mrs. he had not any money. He made On the Navy "A" ground, the, The Bluebell are out at Soo-Simpson again saw Mr. Vas and no promise to pay. On the fol tions with the local authorities in the Ruhr have already been

btained by the conclusion of an agreement with the Otto Wolff match between the Services is unpoo in their opening match tendered $35 in notes, as the rent lowing day a gentleman in plain

acuinst the King's Little is to date. roup, and consider that the participation of delegates from Berlin expected to end in favour of the known of the sailors' team, but accept it, saying he was putting be a detective. came to the Hotel Mr. Vas refused to clothes, whom witness. knew to in the negotiations will only delay a settlement.

the soldiers should secure another the matter in the hands of a and took Mr. Simpson away

¡ solicitor.

Mrs. Simpson told witness that J. T. Shaw announces the ar- The following have been select- On Aug. 21st. Mr. Brewer pro-she had asked the police to re-rival of a further shipment of ed to represent the Kowloon ceedel, defendants distrained move her husband to the lunatic] Autumn and Winter suitings and The Junior Division programme teams in their League engage-plaintiffs belongings. Thore was asylum. She gave witness the overcoatings-Page 7. Steve Donoghue Has sailed on the ss. Olympic from South-comprises seven games this week, ments on Saturday: no inventory and no notice in key and he hung it on the key "The Kentucky Derby" is the ampton, and arrives in America three days before the Papyrus-Zev while five Navy tearns are still 1st. Division v. "Tamar Hill; writing was sent to plaintiff. On rack, according to the usual title of the current attraction at match. Crowds at Waterlon cheered him, a woman presenting him absent from port. The Filipino Wheeler, Knight: Leboard. Me Aug. 24th both plaintiffs went to custom. He next gaw Ms the Star Theatre.-Page 12. with mascots. Donoghue, interviewed said Papyrus was the best Club make their first appearance Kelvie, Duncan Clemo. Cooke, the Astor House Hotel and not Simpson, in company with her Several important auction sales tempered horse he had ever ridden. He himself would ride for thejat soccer this week, and a good Mason, Pasco, Muir. Reserves:

even verbal information was husband, after the distraint, honour and glory of the Union Jack.

number should be out on the Club Morrison and Spary,

given them and admittance to about Aug. 24th or 25th. Witness are listed on Page 4. ground to see what form they

the room was refused. Plaintiffs denied that he had been tendered Ind. Division v. "Coiversity.--- put up against the Reserves Beach; Morton, Guest: A did not know of the distraint until rent, but on the occasion of Aug. derics for sale.- Page 4 BRITISH TRADE RETURNS.

They are a smart set of young Brown, H. G. Wheeler. Urquhart casually, told by a friend that he made by Mr. Simpson to pay the Sept. 2nd, when Mr. Simpson was 24th or 25th a proposal was sters, but little is known of their Hast. Ollier, W. H. Bw had heard that his (Mr. Simp-rent if witness would allow them London, October 10.. The Board of Trade returns for September show imports at in blue and white striped jerseys. lard and Stewart.

football abilities. They will play Randle, Young. Reserves: Milson's) goods had been sold. On to remove some of their belong- eighty-three millions sterling, a decrease of five and a half millions.

The University are due at

Aug. 31st the full reat for the ings Witness replied that he and exports sixty-three and a half, an increase of three and a half Kowloon this week and should The following will represent month of August was tendered; could not do that as the matter millions. Re-exports are valued at eight millions sterling, an in-be too strong for the home team. the Cizb Reserves against the even then plaintiffs were not in-was in the bands of the bailiff. Neither team has been out in the Filipino Club: R. Hutchison formed that their goods had been Mr. Brewer-You made a 16- League this season, but on the H. T. Ruxton or J. Gardner and sold.

tark about the lunatic asylum, form at the close of last season the Garrod, S. Duna; T. A. Bisclay counsel said there were certain truthful remark

E. W. Railton A. F. Paul..5. A. With regärd - to damages, do you maintain that to be a University were the better side.

A good game should be seen on A. Ferguson. T. Pyburn, G. Hay,goods belonging to plaintiffs in Mr. Vas-Well, if there is the room. There were siso Mr.any untruth, then it came from The personnel of the British commercial mission to Russia has the St. Joseph's ground, ending R. W. Williamson. Reserves:

V. Summers and P. J. Jenings. Simpson's private and personal the lips of Mrs. Simpson. been reduced by hall for reasons of economy. The agents at in a win for the RG.A. Petrograd and Vladivostock will be maintained,

The two Navy reserve teams The following will represent documents correspondence, re- Mr. Brewer-I suggest that are due on the Navy "A" ground the Club against the RGA in celpts, business records, patterns that remark of yours is acrusted and the Tamar men will make 1st. Division League match essential to his trade as a tailor by spite No. their first appearance The Dio Wilson; W. Gerrard or H. There were not on the ballff's In further cross-examination Strived. Usual notice on Page 4. meds have lost two games to date. Burton and C. E Bishop A inventory and had presumably witness denied that he saw Mrs. For the spoets

Coronet, South China A meet the Mair, J. Stewart, G. Ang R not been sold, but they had dis-Simpson between Aug. Driving rain and squalls were experienced at Lympne, to-day, Sacred Heart and a keenly-Bell, G Watson, A. 8. Firth, appeared. The Australian sirmen Hinkler few a hundred miles, completing contested game should end in JMaBride, S

sand is leading in the reliabilitytest –

favour of the

crease of two millions.

BRITISH-RUSSIAN COMMERCE.

Moscow, October 10.

THE LYMÈNE AERIAL TESTS.

London, October 10.

Beter H. G. Howard

Defendant

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