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H. M. S. Hawkins v H. M. S. Ambrose v. 1st Batt, East Surreys.

A triangular match was shot off at Stonceutters Hango on Tuesday, December 22, and resulted in a win for H. M. S. Hawkins against H. M. S. Ambrose and 1st Batt East Surroys. The scores were as follows:

H. M. S. Hawklas.

Sgt. W. J., Show 31 34 20 Cul. Sgt. W. Gossett 28 28 27 B3

A. B. L. Ring 30 1 22

P. O. H. Faze 28 26 29

P. O. A. C. Thoday 27 27

P: 0. A. Lowry

L. S. S. Trowbridge 28 25 18 P. O. T. Shenton 20 25

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1926.

TO-DAY'S HEALTH

KING TUT X-RAYED.

TALK.

WHO INVENTED THE TANK?

Thus Mr. Carter aspires to the rola of detective to bring to light a crime committed 3,275 years ago | ANCIENT MURDER MYSTERY, and concealed until now. BY DR H. 8. CUMMING.

There are many things which Nearly 33 centuries ago the point to some such conclusion.

STILL ANOTHER CLAIM. There are two forms of appendi-priests of Thebes placed the In spite of the treasures heaped citia, acute and chronic. That mummy of Tutankhamen in Its in the tomb, there are signs of

The question as to who invent- form which appears suddenly, coffin. with great pain and sickness, is

haste and carelessness in the ac- ed the tank was revived at the

may then become very serious,

In the beginning, appendicitis may not appear as ʼn sorious 11]-

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Counsel for the plaintiff said

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Counsel declared that in an in- terview with Lord Kitchener at his house, Captain Bentley ill- ustrated his design with rubber bands and pins,

Counsel asserted that Lord Kit- ebener had requested Captain · Bentley not to patent his claim for reasons of secrecy.

One day last month Mr. Harold tuni burial. This supports the High Court on November 24th, be- extend over a long period of time the innermest of three gold-cover- secretly and hurriedly laid away heard a petition for right on be- acuto. Chronio appendicitis may Carter lifted the mummy out of theory that Tutankhamen fore Mr. Justice McCardlo, who and consists of slight attacks at ed cases intervals, but at some time there sarcophagus, and propped It up ing claimants to his throne.

inside the aandstone amid the chaos caused by conflict-half of Captain Bede Bentley, who will usually occur an attack worse against the wall.

claimed three hundred thousand than any before and the disease

Sworn to Secrecy."

from the Crown. "Then Dr. Derry, Professor of Whatever the secret funeral, it X-ray examination. Anatomy at Cairo, submitted it to ennnot have rivalled that of his that Lord Kitchener, whom plain-

awakening to-day.

tiff know in the Boer war, had re- Thus ended' dramatically the Every possible precaution, wasquested him in October, 1919, to 200 500 100 Total.ess and the patient may have sleep of centuries. The King had taken to prevent the news reach produce an armoured car for inde-

one or more light attacks of the been undisturbed while empirésing 94

the outside world of Mr.pendent roads, disease, before it becomes. serious. rose and fell. Wars and revolu- Carter's opening of the The plaintiff suggested tha On the other hand, a first attack tions long forgotten passed him magnificent intermost coffin where caterpillar with an may prove fatal. Some people by.

Even the stir within the the Pharaoh lay wrapped in

body. auffering from the first attack of tomb when it was opened two sheets of goli. the disease do not imagine that it years ago had left the coffin un-

Everyone present in the tomb is anything serious or important. disturbed."

was sworn to secrecy in advance attributing the intestinal distur Other secrets are to be revealed as to what we found in this first bance to dyspepsia, "colic," or in- than the contents of this Royal disturbance of the unplundered correct diet. Most patients have coffin. There is a deep mystery royal burial. some pain even in the mildest at- in the circumstances of Tutank

So far as can be learned to-day, Total.lacks.

hamen's death in that long-ago while the excavators are still en- 82 The acute attack appears aud-year of 1346 BC.

aged on their task within the denly. Sometimes the patient ex- Some Egyptologists argue-tomb, no official communique will periences this acute attack after from the expression of the face in be issued until the Government an error in diet, exposure to the the more finely worked portrait officials prepare a brief Arable cold, damp feet, or some other status--that Tutankhamen died account at Chiro. common experience.

from tuberculosis. Others and This accrecy preserved at this On the resumption of the case The first symptom is pain, some reasons for believing that he died elimax of the whole tomb daram November 25th, Mr. Churchill limes over the entire abdomen, of violence.

He said he con- was imposed by the Egyptianive evidence. sometimes in a particular portion In any case, the X-ray examina- Government. English and Amerived on 20th February 1915, a in the right side of the abdomen.tion is certain to give the upeans concerned in the work de-esting of Admiralty experts as a Sometimes this pain around to the back or down into

extends proximate age of the King.

clare their hands tied by promises Landships Committee was formed, result of which the Admiralty If no indications are given of under which the work was perheaded by Sir Tennyson D'Even- the right limb. The pain the cause of death, Dr. Lucas, mitted to be restarted. trump-like and is often mistaken chemist of the Egyptian Depart-

Among the treasures found in for "colic.

later the coin is one of extraordinary ment of Antiquities, will In a few hours it becomes more make an analysis of the King's interest. Mr. Carter, I bellové, severe and the patient becomes internal organs for possible traces has already had in his hands the nauseated and sometimes vomits of poison. These organs are at most magnificent mauuscript that The fever rises to 100 or 101 de-present contained in canopie jars, has come down from antiquity.

and the pulse becomes hoarded up in a stone chamber

It is a papyrus roll, over 100 quickened. On gentle pressure under the wings of guardian-feet long, containing the over the region of the appendix, angel status--the supreme artistic Royal Book of the Dead. tenderness is found. The mus-treasures of the tomb so far dis- manuscript is embellished with eles of the right side of the abcovered.

hundreds of paintings in colour domen become efumped and stiff.

by Egypt's greatest artists in her supreme period of decorative art. -This work Tutankhamen'a

Set, A. V. Phillips 24 20 25 09

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11. M. S. Hawking" won by 103 and

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H. M. S. Ambrose won by Pointe.

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The following triangular shoot in the Hongkong League took place

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f. M. S. Ambrose,

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Ancient Murder Story.

Sometimes there is a chill. Thi Mr. Carter has formed a theory, right leg may be drawn up. from indications which he de- snit of repeated attacks of the hamen may have been murdered Chronic appendicitis is the reclines to discuss, that Tutank milder forms of appendicitis. A by Horem-Heb, the General of cach attack the appendix changes Aknaton, the heretic King. 200 500 600 Total. little in form, becoming thicker,

Horem-Heb himself usurped the causing the little canal running Crown. through it to become smaller and smaller and eventually shutting it off entirely.

Mr. H. Stark, Wt.

Engr. R.N. 20 30 31 '87

Sergt. II. V.

Comdr. J. Bower,

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Col.

Cpl. J

Thorne, R.M. 27 25 30 82 Green, R.M. 25, 26 30 81 Corpl. T. Spencer,

R.M.

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30 25 20 T

21 28 21

21 25 26

23 23 25

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Sergt. A. Phillips,

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Mac. A. Nicholson,

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Mne. T. Bentham,

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Total

2 2 2 2

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prove, as first glances indicate, guide to the other world-may the tomb's finest legacy.

When published in facsimile it will reveal the wonders of the achool of painting founded by Aknaton. Tut's father-in-law att Tell-el-Amarna, which rivals the best work of the greatest periods of painting.

Search for a Crown. Inside the marvellous inner cofins Mr. Carter has hoped to find the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. These are to be

The outside coffin, the last and most splendid, has now been

Counsel declared that Captain Bentley and Lord Kitchener dis... cassed the use of poison gas in 1919.

court.

Subsequently, there was a very strong move by some officials to top the construction of these ma.. chines,

Mr. Balfour preserved pedrail vehicle which was tested at Hatfield, and was the mother. of the future tank.

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Captain Bentley's name mentioned in connection with the scheme.

Mr. Churchill had not heard

Lord Kitchener never told him or the Premier that he had any plans of that kind.

expressed the opinion that we bad Cross-examined, Mr. Churchill

Germans, but refrained from using the idea of poison gas before the it owing to International Law.

The hearing was adjourned..

of the famous architect who de

Captain Bede Bentley is a son signed Westminster Cathedral. He was a member of the Daliy tor expedition in 1912.] Telegraph's "Cape to Cairo" mo-

ous in its early stages as it is This shutting off of the canal after a period of waiting for the causes liquids and food to be re-patient to show signs of improves tained in the appendix. The ment.. liquids and food may decompose How to prevent appendicitis? and cause inflammation of the Keep the body in perfect health as ttle pocket that is formed. Pus long as possible. Watch your Tomay form and distend the upper-teeth, your tonsils, any place handed to King Fuad as an e-Fours Hamlet, Mr. Keble Ho-

dix. Frequently a growth is where an infection may occur.blem for himself and Brynt's formed which binds the appendix Get plenty of good food, plenty of future kings. Lo the intestines or other portions sleep,, plenty of exercise. Help of the body in its vicinity.

your body to take care of itself. - The symptoms of chronic ap

Have a thorough medical exami-cleared of the black resinous pendicitis appear in the form of nation at least once a year and layer formed by the funeral liba attacks with free intervals af have your teeth examined and tions poured on it by mourners. health, or the patient may have cleaned by a dentist at least once

The gold figures of gods and constant digestive disturbances. every six months. This kind of ornamentation' are declared He suffers from intestinal dis- watchfulness will not only help superior to comfort, pain, and general you to avoid appendicitis, it will found in Egypt. Mr. J. L. Balder work health. When the appendix is re- help you to avoid many other ill ston, Special Correspondent in the moved, the symptoms disappear nesses as well.

Daily Chronicle. and the patient is rapidly restor ed to good health.

J. M. S. Titania. Lt. Kemar, R. N. 30 29 25 34 Sig'm. Harper,

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A. B. E. Bryant,

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28 27 25 Mne. E. Firth, R.M. 24 27 23 Cpl. R. Keir, R.M.. 23. 26 22 Sto.3. Farrell, N. 28

L. Sea. H. Ham- mond, R.N.

74

88 2222 tt &

17 26

22

71

Sgt. W. Smith, R.M. 24 18 18

Total

II. M. S.. Iroquois,

500

The best surgical and medical i opinion is unanimously agreed that all acute cases of appendici- tis should be operated, upon at

200 600 600 Tutal, once for the removal of the offend- ing organ as soon as the attack is noticed. Practically all good sur-

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A. B. F. Hoare,

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P. O. C. Stace, R.N. 24 27 21

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Hongkong Police' v. H. L. S. Hawkins,

The above match was shot off

geons agree that it is unsafe) la. await 11 second attack, no matter how mild the first may be. All good surgeons also agree that all chronic cases of this dis- elise should also be operated upon. Į In the mild cases the operation is not dangerous, particularly i operated early, but acule, cases of appendicitis are practically all dangerous after 24 hours duration and after this time the course of the disease is rapid and the danger is greuter. Without opern- tion, in cases of acute appendicitis,

at Taikoo Range on Sunday, it is often fatal in a few days: January 3rd, and resulted in a win for H.M.S. Hawkins. Scores:

H. M.. S. Hawkins.

200 500 600 Total P. O. 11. Fage. 31 .41 25 87 Col. Sgt. W. Gossett. 20 31 27 84 P. O. A. C. Thodny. 26 29 28 83 L. S. S. Trowbridge. 27 28 28 83 28 30 24 82 P. O. T. Shenton.

20 30 26 81 Lieut. C. Wauchope. 20 29 23 81 A. B. L. Ring. 20 26 24

P. O. A. Lowry.

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Death may result from the burst- ing of the swollen appendix. which may infect the whole body cavity and cause peritonitis, the blood taking up the diseased bac- teria and causing in a few days septic peritonitis, or as it is or- dinarily known, one form of blood poisoning. In rare cases where early operation has not been per formed a surgeon may postpone, operation until the patient bas re covered.

Hongkong Police.

When a person is taken ill sud- 200 600 600 Total Idenly, with pain in the abdomen. with or without nausea and vomit- ing, the first thing to do is to call your doctor. Delay is dangerous. Put the patient to bed.

Sub. In M.

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31 20.28 85 P. C. Fitches. 26 27 26:70 Set. Wynne. 22 30 25 77 Sgt.

Knowlen. 27 20 20 76 Sgt. Ritchie.

Hargreaves. 20 27 21 08 Sgt

23 22 22 67 Sel Smith. 26 20 18 $4 SK. Churman, 18167-0

Lack of information of the early. signs of appendicitis is respon- sible for the delay in determining the disease and the consequent | delay in relieving the patient of hla condition. Hawkins won by 103 points, this disease is not nearly so scri- The treatment of

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Apparently emulating the Plus- ward, the author-actor, is said to stead of a knight's dress with have appeared in plus-fours in- blue boar, in the play, "Lord Babs." He was sued at Brighton last month by Mr. Martin Henry, theatrical manager, who claimed £100 damages for alleged breach of contract. Judgment was given and a counter-claim for alleged for plaintiff for £15, with costs, wrongful dismissal was dismissed

with costs.

SAVING THE TREE PLANTED BY WASHINGTON.

DAVEY AY FAMOUS OLD HOREL CHESTHUI

The famous old horse chestent moro The trees each represent tree, planted by George Washing-ed one of the thirteen colonies,' ton at Fredericksburg, Va., will be and only one remains standing. saved. This assurance has been given by Congressman Martin Congressman Davey contributed Yielding to the patriotic appeal, Davey of Kent, Ohio, who in pri- the services of some of his fron vate He is a national authority on surgeons, who after working for

more than week succeded in re

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At the request of the Daughters moving all decayed parts, leaving of the American Revolution and a cavity in the trunk large enough patriotic citizens of the town, Con for a man to enter. This with the gremman Davoy consented to an cavities to the limbs required dertake to save this the last of more than two tour of cement to thirteen horse chestnut trees fill

planted by Whington, Co

The Congressman made a pèr

The trees were originally plant-sonal impactices of the work after ed to shade favorita walk of the the deexy bad best removed" and first President's, leading from the assured the "miky otelals that the home of his mother, Mary Whab-tren could be enved and with ington, to that of his only sister, proper emme ould be preserved in- Betty Washington Lewis Ken- dadsitala