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(Continued from Page 2.) matches as the most enjoyable ho had over played in. The cricket on all sidea was bright and the bowling was particularly good Capt. Har rett was a very ruodest mian, otter- wise to would have put himself on against Hongkong. Why he did not [do so he did not know. He did not

Auppose that many knew that hts: analysis was six wickets for average of five runs apiece. (AP- pinuso)

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

WEMBLEY NEXT YEAR.

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London, Nov. 19.

In connection with the proposed re-opening of Wembley In 1926, the Timer understands that the Government intends to pro- pose to Parliament to Increase the national guarantee to the Ex- hibition from the present figure of £600,000 to £1,000,000. The difference would be placed at the disposal of the Exhibition Board, which would then be enabled to help Dominions, Colonies ant Dependencies which feel they are not in a position to hear the whole of the cost of a further exhibit, Thore is reason to bellevo au exhibit would be arranged in a number of cases if some such help is forthcoming.

Cape Town, Nov. 19.

The Government of the Union of South Africa has decided to

FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

Paris. Nov. 19.

Touching upon ʼn personal note, participate at Wembley Exhibition in 1925,--Reuter. Mr. Hancock congratulated his own men upon their Bolding. "Goatle- men," he continued, "the game of ericket is in the very boat sense of the word British. It absolutely be longs to England. Other countries have tried to play it but I do not think with very much success. I think the reason is that it has work ed itself into the very marrow of English life" (Applause).

A Great Game. Some of them wore getting on and one of two members of his side were Iceling that their time had come, but others would take their places He thought it was safe to anticipate that when the youngest member ofj

see yourselves their team had taken off his pres

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for the last, tine, there would be anellier cricketer just as good as himself to take his place (Applause). "Gentlemen, the love of uport in a British characteristic, and cricket in national oud of the finest of our

ti To is certainly up to games. next generation to see that the game is played in the proper spirit ut sportsmanship and friendly rivaley See to it, everyone of you, espally the young fellows, that, you keep the game as unspoiled asi i passilge" (Chcers).

The Guests.

The only other toast was that of the guests, which was proposed by thelon. Mr. 11..3. Bhd, who coupled with it the name of the Commodore, whe, he said, bore an honoured name in the ericket world. He regretted the impending de- parture of his Excellency the Cien- eral Officer Commanding and of the Commulore, and his sporting Secretary.

Commodore Grace replied in a breezy and happy speech, and in reply to general catis, Dr. O'Hara rose and made some humourous observations upon Interpart and other games.

The remainder of the evening was spent in music and sohư, und the hour of midnigh brought a very happy gathering to a close,

ABUSIVE NEIGHBOURS.

COURT CASE ADJOURNED.

The ぜひら of using abusive Eur-

langunge unrerning three

open ledies

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stated ta have been partially settled by Mir. Leo d'Almada

when he appeared before Mr. J. R. Wood

the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon. Mrs, dirimett of No. 155 Wonchai Bond summoned Mrs. 5. Spanton and Mrs. J. Fowler, both of No. 167 Wanchani Bad for having used indecent language towards her on the 7th inst., and she herself, was) cross summoned by the other two) Indies for the same offence. Mr. d'Almada appeared for the latter Bud Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton represented Mrs, Grimmett.

Mr. d'Altonila said that the

| rospective purtins asked his Worship

for a week's formal retuned

it was hoped that the matter would: be settled by that time.

Mr. Brutton replied that hel agreed, saying that the case should! never had been taken to Court. It was 往 matter to be sotiled outside. His Worship said that he would adjourn the case aine dir and it could be taken before bin again if necessary.

PROPERTY SALE.

UNUSUALLY LOW PRICE.

A property suction took pluck at

the China auction room yesterday

aftenoon, involving chongo ownership of 105 Jervois Street.

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The building is in a good Chinese business locality and has a¤ ap proximate aren of 870 squaro fest, but those present apparently' mo. idared the inducemente insufficient for keep competition. Consequent Ty the property was sold at A

paarkably low figure,

Bidding started at $10,000. Tho firab bid brought it up to $81,000, while an increase of $100 made by Mr. Yos Chak-sang gave that gentleman the property.

According to the Petit Parision M. Herriot made a statement before the Foreign Affairs committee of the Chamber of Deputies in regard to Russian recognition. He declared the Bolshevista were carrying out active propaganda in the French colonies and protce- torates which it was necessary to watch closely.

The programme of the Franco-Russian Conference would include

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the revision of treaties with the former Russian Government, of STEAM LAUNDRY CO.

diplómatie and consular clauses, the regulation of movements of respective nationals the settlement of past loans and state and private property in France and Russia, and the application of a

property and the application of} new regime regarding private

Poland and tumanía had not abjected to the recognition of the

laws.

Soviet.

A Communist deputy suggested that Russinn debts ought to be considered on: the same basis as inter-allied debts. M. Herriot declared sach a parallel was unjustified.--Renter.

Paris, Nov. 19.

M. Jean Herbette has been appointed ambassador to Russia. --Icenter.

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