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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2,

ed by Mrs G. DR. Black, the wife of the Major of the Scottish Com pany. She was the recipient of n gorgeous bouquet, handed to hor by little Miss Morrison Licut A tho Maokeakzio rocoived "Keceliang Oup on behalf of Në 6 Platoon amid enthusiastic ap plause,

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"Results.

The complete results were as follows:

GOLF

THE SHEK-O CHAMPION- SHIP.

Mr. A. H. Ferguson An Easy Winter.

WEMBLEY'S CLOSING SCENES.

London, October 31. Despite a heavy for a crowd was waiting at the turnstiles before

100 yards Flat Roto-1, A Mair 8 c'clock this morning anxious to be present at the closing ceremony of Wembley, The Duke of York, through amplifiers, addressed an

Thanks to Mrs Black for distribut (No. 6); 2, A G Simpson (No. 7); audience which packed the Stadium. He read this message from

High Jump, A. S. Forsyth (No Yesterday was a red letter day- HM the King. "The Exhibition marks an important stage in the ing the prizes were accorded by 3, A. S. Forsyth (No. 8). 10.2/5 aten.

Club for it witnessed the first history of my people, both at home and overseas. It has not only Captain J. B. Rosa, who said ho

were sa inany other attractions on (No. 7),tit. ein. 48. taught us much of the productive capacity of the Empire but has thought it unfortunato that there (6): 2, IL. Bell (No. 5); 3, W. Stewart in the short history of the Shek-O Broad Jap. 1, H. G. Howard (No, golf championship arranged there. stimulated a legitimate pride in our past achievements as well as the same day, but he hoped that increased our sense of responsibility, for the years to come. I pray things would be better next year.); 2. A. S. Forsyth (No. 0) 3, W. There were no less than thirty entrants, and besides there were that those lessons will not be forgotten and that under God's guidance both in attendance and the number Hyde (No. 6) 10ft, a} in., 13.,1], 10.

HE our commonwealth of cations and mankind in general may strive to of entrica

90 yarla Tint Ricc-1, A. Mair | many visitors, who followed the He also tendered thanks to Mr attain that spirit of mutual trust and confidence without which the

Morrison and his Committee, for (No. 0); A G. Simpson (No. Di proceedings with the keenest In- peace and happiness of the world cannot be secured."

their work, and to the Hongkong W. Johnstone (N.). 20, 20 3/5 terest.

Hurda Race-1, W. Hyde (No, 6) Football Club for placing the ground at the disposal of the Volunteers.

The sports concluded with cheers 2. A. Mair (No. 0); 3, W. Stewart

(No. 7):21 soca,"

Officials Raco (open)-1. L G for Mrs Black and the visitors."

The Officials.

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The Duke of York dwelt on the strensons and self-sacrificing labour of the Governments of the Empire, the Executive Council Board and the administrative staffs in carrying out this great Imperial under taking. He said the decision to continue Wembley ʼn second year was amply justified, and doubt no longer existed that the Exhibition had completed a task of Empire education.

Consisted of!

Wembley passed to-night amid scenes livelier than any in Its The Committed for the sports two years history. Over 100,000 people swarmed over the grounds. Lieut. K. S. Morrison (Convener), In a final farewell. The Stadium was literally besieged by crowds Pio de P. T. Farquharson (Hon clamouring for admission to the Torchlight Tattoo. Ten of thou-Secretary), Sergt. Swann and Corp. sands were turned away and over 50.000 witnessed the final per-Gerrard (No. 6 Platoon), Cetpl. formance. Every available nook was occupied and ticket-touts reaped Hyde and L/Corp. Mair (No. 5. a veritable harvest!! Some, it is believed, turned over several hundreds Platoon), Sergt. A Grant Simpson, sterling in the course of a few hours by selling two shilling tickets Corp, H. R. Forsyth, Ptes. Walker at a sovereign apiece. The last seen of the great Exhibition by the and Stevenson (No. 7 Platoon). dispersing crowds was searchlights playing on the figure of St. George. Umpiro. Pta W. Logan (Rosorre The total attendance for the year to last night was 9,500,000 com- Company). pared with 17,500,000-Inst, year-Reuter.

Starters-2/Lieut. H. E. D. Adams and Pte. J. M. Walker.

Ground Equipment Corp, H. Bell and L/Corp J. C. Fletehor.

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New York, October 31.

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Unlike the Royal Hongkong Golf Club championship which is on the knock-out system, and extends over several wecks, the

А спать. C. Macgown; 2, 2nd Lt. H. Dhek-O Committee decided to get Putting the Shot-1, H. R. their's over in a single day and Forsyth (No. 7); 9, H. G. Howard therefore the conditions were (No 7); a, H. K. MacKenzio (No. 6) medal play over 36 holes.

Mr. A. H. Ferguson, who was ft. 0 in., 26.21, 25.1. 440 yards Flat Race-1, A Mair

ship, did not disappoint his sup→ No. 6); 2, R. Bell. (No. 8); 5, W. the favourite for the champion Stewart (No. 7), 56.2/5, 57 secs.

410 yards Flat Bace (open)-1,porters and gained a fairly com

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fortable victory. He did the 36 Pte. Hannan, 55.3/5, 55.4/5 Foca

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880 yards Flat Race, A. Mair holes in 159, a very creditable (No. 6); 2. R. Boll (No. 5); 3, W. score. His nearest: opponent was

Capt. Bloxham, who returned Kerr (No. 7), 290.3/5, 220.4/5.

Tug-of-war-No. 7 Platoon beat | No. 5 platoon by two pulls to one.

Relay Race No. 6 platoon..

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United States Liberty Bonds. The lengthy, indictment mention plan alleged to have been worked out in "Germany by one of the accused for the purpose of obtaining payment of nioney by Miller, arid also specifically charges that immediately after one of the claimants received $7.000,000 from the United States treasury he paid $391.000 to Miller and others in d New York hotel-Reuter's American Service.

THE PERSIAN ROYAL HOUSE.

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Teheran; October 31,

The Mejliss has passed a resolution by 85 to 5-deposing the Kajar Dynaty "for the sake of national welfare." A temporary govern- ment within constitutional national laws has been entrusted to the Premier, Rizakhan, but it is left to "the National Assembly to decide what the permanent government will be-Reuter.

Later.

A strong national movement against the present Dynasty has } been started in the past few days. The Mejliss is receiving numerops threatening telegrams from the provinces. It convened a speciär session to discuss the matter, but a few shots, accidently fired out- side the Parliament building, caused a hästy adjournment.-Reuter,

FRENCH KILLED IN SYRIA.

Paris, Qetober 31,

A communique has been issued in which the Premier points out that the figure of 6,000 French killed in Syria represents the total killed and missing since 1920, whereas, the killed and missing since the outbreak of the present, disorders mumber 585, barely half of whom are French; --

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The Government has decided to appoint a civil High Com- missioner to Syria when a mandate will be organised. General Ser- rail has been requested to return to Paris to report. General Dupont Is appointed acting Civil High Commissioner-Reuter.

SCOTTISH VOLUNTEER

SPORTS.

COMPETITION FOR THE "KEECHONO CUP".

No. 6 Platoon Successful.

at the close No Platoon ran out easy winners with 50 points. No 7 Platoun secured 20 points and No 5 platoon, 12.

The most successful competitor was A. Mair, of the winning Platoon, who made conspicuous records in the flat rners. He finished first in the 100 yards, 220 yards, 10 and 880 yards races, proving himself to be a very capable runner.

The Scottish Company of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps Mair also finished two rounds in held their first aming inter-platoon the relay race and gave his platoon sports at the Hongkong Football the highest number of points He Ground on Saturday afternoon. The came in second in the hurdle race. principal prize was the "Keechong" Mair's only serious competitor was R Cup, presented by Mr. R. G. Bell, of: No 5 Platoon, who was Shewan, and this was won second in both, the 440 and $50 yards. by Xo. .6 · Platoon with a races.

All the events were smoothly big majority of points There were fairly satisfactory entries for all the carried out, and praise is due to the events, and some interesting sport Comunittee and officials for the ex- was witnessed The attendance was cellent manner in which the first somewhat on the small site, due, interplatoon competitions were ar- no doubt, to the fact that there were ranged a number of counter-attractions,

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Presentation of Prizes. After the last event had been

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