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RUSSIAN MISSION RAIDED.

Papers Scrutinised by German

Oficials,

Berlin, May 4.

APPOINTMENT FOR Sin! EDWARD ELGAR.

London, May 4.

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TENNIS..

A German officlal account says Sir Edward Elgar has boon that a search of the headquartore appointed Mastor of the King's

succession to of the Russian Trade Mission Musto, in was carried out with utmost Waltor Parratt, who died on championship challenge round, courtesy and moderation, under Match 27th last.-Router.

the personal saporvision of the Chlof of the Political Polico, and

thore was no molestation of Russian clerke,

SCOTTISH SINGER.

Forco was only used in tho

CONCERT.

Bir, Chub

THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. London, May 3-At Queen's

in the

amateur toanis

Boerlein the holder) bent the Hon. C. N. Bruer, 6-0, 2-6, 6-3, 3-2.— Beuter

Saturday's League Matches. The tenuis Lougue, programme | officially openod Saturday.

There were three matched down for decision in the first division and seven in the second, but unfor tunately it was found that some of the tennis were not ready to start and several wore postponed until basso-a later date,

case of one very obstinato official. SATURDAY'S DELIGHTFUL

The cupboards of only one room word forced, because the occupants refused to land over It is raro that Hongkong has the keys. The diplomatic ident- opportunity of hearing so fine a ily papers, which were seized singer as Mr. William Heughan,

Scottish famous under suspicion of not being the genuino, were handled back after baritone, and it was to be re- vorification.---Reuters,

gretted that the attendance at the Theatro Royal on Saturday night WGH 90 ineagro. The

The Soviet View.

London, May 4.

An official Soviet sourco - in Loudon states that it became known in Berlin last week that

German tho

socrot.

monarchist organisation intended to commit some outrage against the Soviot Embassy on the eve

of the elections, with the object of influencing their course. The raid represented tho carrying into

houso was more than half empty, but it lacked nothing in onthusiasm and there should be much better support forthcoming during the remaining nights of Mr. Houghan's visit.

FIRST DIVISION. .

Kowloon C. C. v. University,

Pinged as the Kowloon C. C. grund, the lone team winning by

games to 423.

S E. Green and R. Abrabant lost to L. Forster and 1 C. Hang. 6: beat F. A. Redmond and M. Roffey, 8; beat II, C. Hung has produced since the days of and Hu Buon-jin, H.3. Androw Black and, so far as wo

It is claimed that Mr. Houghan is the greatest singer Scotland

I Krebs and S. Teambitzky!

effect of the plans previously are concerned, we know of noth-bent Forstor and Hung 9-2; lost to prepared. Socrot

uniformed ing to the contrary. Cortain it is Redmond and Roffey, 3-6; lost polico, with the alleged object that Mr. Heughun possesses a to Hung and Au, 56. of searching for fugitive,

a criminal, spont four hours in the boilding, broaking open safer and examining official correspon- ⚫dence.

The statement adds that this act of violonce will probably react on Germano-Soviet com- marcial relations. Reuter.

E. C. Fincher and D. S. Green powerful yet tuneful voice, rang- ing from quite deep bass to lost to Penter and Hung 3-4; best moderate baritone, and that hetedwond and offer, beat has the ability to use it to lung and A0, 6-5. great dramatic purpose. This

GERMAN ELECTIONS,

Big Crowds at the Polls.

Berlin, May 4.

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was evidanced in such songs Hongkong C. C. v. Chinese R. C. AS "A Hundred Pipers," "Tho The Chittese R. C. dr-Tosted Trumpetor," Tho Song of the Hongkong, C. C. by all games the Volga. Basimon" and many to 48. others. Mr. Hounghan, who had a very extensive repertoiro

from which to chose, was oqually!

at homo either in Scottish or

.4 DIVISION..

English folk songs or classical Indian R. C. "A" y Kowloon

C.-C. "B." operatie arias. In all he renderod close on twenty songs, many of

The first election results wore

Playing at home, the Indian announced late in the 'ovening, them being the rosult of per- Recreation Club (A) boat the but do not indicate how thesistent calls for moro. Possessing Kowloon Cricket Club (B), by 73 general voting went. Eighty-also a charming stage.prosenco games to 25. Ave per cent, of the electorate and attaining & sympatholic S W. Ismail and SA. 1. polled in some districts, hugo contact with his listeners, Mr. Ismail boat W. Woodward and D. orowds parading the strosta. Heughan provides 臨 really D. Drýdow 9-2; boat 1. 2. R. Thousands assembled at points delightful entertainment. where the roturns wore thrown on a serpon.

Miso Gladys Bayors, who accompanies throughout, is a polished pianist, and her solo contributions greatly helped to

Duncan and A. W. Brown 7-4: lost to De Quivercourt” and S. H. Hewer 4-7.

S. A. Hussain and Y. A. Wuhats, beat Woodward and Brydon 10-1:|

A Cologno message says the elections ware devoid of excite *mont. The voting followed re-mako the evening so enjoyable. beat onean and A. W.. Brown

ligious rather than political lines,

Mr. Davo Kennedy, humorist, beat De Quivrécourt and the only noticeable activity being contributos & number of funny lower 74. displayed by the Social De songs.

A. . Rajabu and J. A. mocrats and Pooplo's Freedom Mr. Heughan is appearing Razack; bear Woodward and Party. The attor's slogan is nightly at the Theatre Royal Dryden 32; beat Duncan nod A. "Down with the Jews!"

until Weducaday, on which W. Brown 10-1; bent Deb Moderates Holding Their Own, night he is rendering, by roquest | Quivrecourt, und Hewer 1.2.

Later. of the Hangkong St. Androw's Society, an all-Scottish pro- grammo.

There are indications that the Moderates are holding their own against the Reactionaries in the elections thoughout the country and that the Reichstag will havo a majority in favour of carrying Tho out the experts' proposals. ex-Chancellor, "Herr Mueller. lerder of the Socialists, has been elocted. Reuter,

16TH CENTURY MAN- SION BURNT OUT.

Indian R. C. "B." V. Civil Service C. C.

Playing at home in the 2bl; Division of the Tennis League, the Indins Recreation Club (3) bent the Civil Service Cricket! Club, by 6 games to 48.

5. A. Hamid and F. M. el Damage estimated at £10,000 Arelli, Jost to Shepherd and Luck was caused by fire recently at the beat Best and Gillow 8-3; beat

-Nihill-and-Bulters.8-5

THE PORTUGUESE FLIGHT. old-world mansion occupied by

A. Kitchell and J. Cassumbhoy, Mr. H. Pearce; known as Chaun- drys Courtyard, Eltham. A beat Shepherd and Luck 7-1, lost servant discovered the outbreak, to Best and Gillow 5-6, bont the cause of which is unknown,Sill and Butters 6.5.

G. Mohamed and S. A. R. Bus. shortly after 6 p... and 'bofore it

Lisbon, May 4. The Portuguese sirmen hare altered their itinorary and intend to call at Goa.-Reuter

RUMANIA HAS A TRY.

Paris, May 4. In the Olympic Rughy football contest, France beat Rumania by 61 points to 3.-Reuter,

could be extinguished the greater brat Shepherd and Luck ; best part of the building was burnt Best and Gillow 6-5; bent Nihill out. The mansion, which con and Butlers 8-3. tains about 20 rooms, is situated close to the famous Prince John's Palace, and part of it dates to the 16th century.

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