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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

*****

BOXING TOURNEY.

ROUSING CONTESTS ON

SATURDAY.

CAPITAL PRELIMINARIES,

WEDNESDAY, MARCH

OUR FOOTBALL

· COMPETITION.

PRIZE OF $50 WEEKLY.

The "Hongkong Telegraph" offers a prize of $50 to the readers who send in twelve correct fore- carts of the results of the English and Scottish League matches (to be played on Saturday next, March 10th) set out in the Cou pon below. No goal scores are required; only forecasts showing wins or draws.

[By "Wanderer."] Stoker Morrel won his last fight in Shanghal last week after a terrifle battle with Kid Yacko, and

In the event of no reader fore- there can be no doubt he will ap-casting all twelve matches, a prize pear in the ring fighting fit ou

of $25 will be given to the reader Saturday night against Signalman who sends in the greatest number Morris for the middleweight cham- of correct forecasts; and, in the event of two or more readers send- pionship of the Colony.

ing in an equal high number, the prize of $25 will be divided.

If Morrell was the Morrell who was formerly fought in Hongkong, the match would possess its merits, but there can be no question that he has developed amazingly along the right lines, since the Vindictive has been In Shanghai, and the contest is certain to be a "hum-" dinger."

Morris will probably strip the lighter of the two; but he is a cool boxer, while the weight of his} punclics is more than appears at first sight. In Morrell he will meet a type of fighter who has no parallel in Hongkong, and Morris may find the impetuous attack too much for him, Morrell has the

"Knocker" White...

stronger punch, and a remarkable ability to absorb punishment. Ho will probably win, though Morrie is certain to put up a great struggle for mastery.

The competition is in accordance with the rules published in the Telegraph during the weeks August 29-September 24.

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" FORECAST COMPETITION.

Matches to be played on March 10th.

DIVISION L Bolton Birmingham ▼ Cardli

Arsenal. Sheffield U. 'Leicester.

DIVISION II.

Y

V

Preston.

Chelsea Grimsby

Notte Forest. Reading v Manchester C.

Luton

DIVISION III.

Norwich Nelson

V

Swindon, Plymouth. Lincoln.

· SCOTTISH LEAGUE

Airdrio Clydo C'beath

Y

V

Y

Celtic. Queen's Park. Motherwell.

Name

Address

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No. 28.

Dato

Strike out the teams which you think will lose, but make no marka In respect of matches which you think will be drawn.

All claims must reach this office not later than Wednesday follow- ing the date on which the matches No prize will be are played. awarded for which a claim has not been made.

Before sending in your coupons, mark your forecasta on the dupli- cate list given below. Keep your duplicate lists and compare them later with the published results of the matches and if you find that you have eight or more correct sand in a claim for the prize.

"Knocker" White, "Knocker" White who meets Ldg. ten rounds Seaman Hall in a lightweight contest, makes his first and last appearance in the Hong- kong ring. He went to Shanghai less, 45

novice &

moro or but comes to Hongkong with a capital reputation. 'In turu he has beaten Ike Jacobs, U. S. S. Chaumont, Jimmy Riddle, LIST.

He met

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HONGKONG.

P. T. FARRELL

Consulting Engineer & Manufacturers' Representative.

Agencies for:

Bolinder's Crude Oil Engines Marine,

Stationary and Lighting.

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Telephone Central 4422. Telegraphio Address “FARSEEING ".

THE HONGKONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY

(Established 1889)

OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN

is Page 3 of the

38th ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT

OF ACCOUNTS

of the above Society,

NOW IN THE POST PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR IT.

Battling Lara (twice). with disaster in his last contest in Shanghai being knocked out by Rudy Benton, U. S. M, C., admitted-

Leading Seaman Hall,

ly one of the best boys at his weight to step inside the Shanghai ring,

Hall is well-known,

Another Ten-Rounder,

Mark your envelopes "Football" on the front and write your name (without address) on the back of the envelope.

MARK AND KEEP THIS DUPLICATE DO NOT FORWARD IT TO US.

IT IS PRINTED FOR YOUR CONVENI-

NCE SO THAT YOU MAY KEEP - A CORD OF THE FORECASTS YOU HAVE

SENT IN: Bolton Birmingham Cardiff Cholson

7. Arsenal.

V. Sheffield V. V. Leicester.

V. Manchester C.

v, Preston.

Grimsby

V. Notts Forest,

Reading

Laton Norwich

v. Swindon.

V. Plymouth.

Nelson

v. Lincoln,

Airdrio Clyda Cheath

v. Celtic.

Y. Queen's Park,

v. Motherwell.

the man who lost to Morris. Throughout that contest he op- peared to be holding himself back, but a shorter distance will, or should, induce him to set a livelier step, and this should prove one of the best fights on a well-design- .ed programme.

A change of programme has been

SHARE PRICES.

"1928.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS,

The following is the list of loos share quotations issued to-day:,

Banks.

Hongkong Bank, $1225 sa, Chartered Bank, 4214 b. Mercantilo A. & B., £321 n. P. and O. $10 n.

b. East Asia, $69.

Insurances.

Canton Ins., $665 sa.

Union Is., $330 b. North China, Ins., Tls. 149 n. Yangtze Ins., $40) b. China Underwriters, $2.20 b. China Firos, $215 n.

H. K. Fire Ins., $720 b.

Shipping. Douglason, $127

B.

H. K. Steamboats, $27 b H. K. Tugd, $2.80 B. Indo-Chinas, (Prof.) $35 a. Shell Trans., 87/- n. Union Waterboats, 820 n.

Mining.

Bonguota, $2. Kailans, 66/-

Π.

Langkats, Tla. $181. S'hai Exploration, Tle. 2.75 Raubs, $41 b.

Tronobe, 17/5 b.

Docks, etc.

THE NEW "CHEER '0" mitteo could refer in case of any

changes taking placo. "!

Y.M.C.A.

(Continued from Pago 7.)

it is hoped that the ladies will take the same important part as now.

"It would not be possible to circularias cach helper, as it in necessary to get in touch with all helpers quickly. Also from the helpers' point of view it is most desirable to have a lady in charge with whom they can arrange and. rearrange their duties as occasion A Vital Necessity.

demands, Though it is not.in the On behalf of the Y, M, C. A, Ilenet necessary for the lady in wish to invite the continued co-charge to be present during the operation of the ladies. We have whole of the working hours of her now had a year's experience in the day. I should like to emphasise work and i have no hesitation in the importance of one lady being saying that their co-operation is responsible for the whole day. one of the vital necenalties for mak-Having three different heads to ing the work a success. I'do not deal with, as has been the case on" consider it merely an assistance, but Thursdays, has not been very easy. one of the factors without which Ladios will only be required on this kind of Y.M.C.A. cannot do its duty from 4 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 10 best work..

Many tince I have been asked PM. If possible four ladfer should attend for each shift. about the real purpose and value of This number will include one lady this Association. Is it the supply for the library. In the evening ing of good meals and refreshments four ladies should be the least,

at a low cost? Is it providing

Library Needed.

entertainment, so as to pass what but five would be better. otherwise would be a dull hour? These are very important and con- not be neglected, but alone have not given "Cheer O its undoubted sue cess. "Cheer O," during the past year, has not only entertained those

"It is suggested that periodicals should be in the refreshment rooms, so a lady will be required to supervise this, tidy them up and so on.

for whom it is intended, but it has

"This bringa me to the library. helped them as well. The fact that Mrs. Alabaster is very anxious to he is appreciated always makes the form a really good library and to right sort of person desire and strive to deserve it, I am sure that do this it is necessary to have One suggestion has been b.the men who make use of "Cheer O" money.

thoroughly appreciate not only the made and it is that an annual con- entertainment and refreshments cert should be held, the proceeds provided, but even more the kindly of which should be given to the feelings which have prompted this needs of the library. In addition to the purchase of bobka quite a large sum has to be expended on rebinding and repairs, small labels

Kowloon Wharves, $137 b. Whampoa Docks, $48) n. China Providonta 86.20 b. Hongkowa, Tls. 166 b. New Engineerings, Tis. 4.70 b. Shanghai Docks, Tis. 99 b.

Cottons,

Ewo Cottons, Tia. 9.15 b. Orientals, Tle. 2.15 b.

. S'hai Cottons, Tls. 60 (old). b. Lands, Hotels, etc.

H. and S. Hotels, $9.25 b. H. K. Lande, - 3641 sa. S'hai Landa Tis. 8131 b. Humphreys, $14 b.. Realties, $8.90 Territorials, $11 n.

Public Utilities.

Tramways, $26 b.

Peak Trams, (old) $12 sn, Star Ferries, $63 : China Lights, (Comb,) 8181 b. H'kong Electrics, $74 b. Macao Electrics, $21 b. Telophones $4.45 b. China Buses, Tis, 6 n. Singapore Tractions, 11/9

Industrials.

China Sugars, $10 50 b. Malabons, $27 n. Canton Icos, $4 b. Coments (Camb) $12.60 b. Ropes (Old) $94 62. United Asbestos $10.

Stores &c.

Dairy Farms, $22.10 b.. Watsons, $12.40 b. Dor. A. Wing, 46. Lane Crawforde, $31 b. Mackintosh, $22 s." Sinceres, $9 b. Wm. Powells, $5 n.

Miscellaneous.

Bervice.

Warmest Thanks,

That it is appreciated by my Com-for numbering, etc. If any gun- mittes goes without saying. We all crously disposed members of the belleve it a very fine thing indeed community, who are in sympathy that, even through the trying aum- with work of this branch of the mer months as well as the busy daysY.M.C.A., feel that they would Ho of winter, so many ladies have given to subscribe, their help would bo their services week after week, much' appreciated. Periodicals without fall, and I hope it will con- are greatly in request. Would tinue. On behalf of the Y. M. G. A. friends kindly place orders for and also personally I wish to tender them with their newsagents, o8 warmest thanks.

was done last year?

Entertainments.

It la but right those who are doing so much for this work should not be considered helpers only, but should have some part in its policy and plans.

"It is hoped, too, to be able to keep up the regular dances and whist drives. The informal dances

I have, therefore, recommended to every Thursday night are most the Y.M.C.A. that a Ladies' Com-popular and it would be a great mittee, with power to co-opt others; pity if they wore to be discontinu- should be appointed by the Y.M.C.A.ed. The dances held in the City and that this Ladies' Committee Hall have also been most succes* should have the right to ask for a ful, and we hope to organise them meeting with the Committee of from time to time. Informal con- Management of the Naval and certs and singsongs are also ap Military YM.C.A. from time to preciated by the men, especially time, as the situation may require. ones in which choruses form part I wish to thank you all again for of the programme, your hearty co-operation during the past year.

I believe we have b.worked together very happily.

Amusements, $291 b. Constructions, $1k n. B'que Ind. G. Bonds, 60% b. H. KG. Loan, 6% Prem,

LETTER GOLF.

Johnny has a cold and mother

"I shall be glad to take the names of all ladies present who are willing to continue their ser-. vices in the new bullding, also the Enjoyed By Ladies,

names of new helpers, and I would Lady Clementi said:-On behalf ask everyone to recruit new help- of the ladies may I say "Thank rs whenever they can. In a place you Mr. McPherson"? I should constantly going on leave and be liko Hongkong, where people are like also to any how much weing transferred it is rather difficult ladies have enjoyed our work in sometimes to koop gaps filled. We connection with the Y.M.CA. centres. The men have been so

can never have too many-helpers."

"If anyone has any questions to appreciative, so considerate and ask I should be glad to answer so courteous, that it has been a them to the best of my ability, and real pleasure to get to know them,

any suggestions will be welcomed. and to feel that we are extending Wo should also be glad to have some small token of hospitality the names of ladies who may be and friendship to those who have unable to promise regular help, loft their own homes for our pro- but who are prepared to be called tection and the service of the Empire.

{

In connection with Mr. Me- Pherson's closing remarks I should like to read a letter, I have re- ceived from Mr. J. R. Wood, the Chairman of the Y.M.C.A. Naval and Military Committee.

Mr. Wood writes:-

upon to help on special occasions."

HOME FOOTBALL.

STOKE WIN ON FOREIGN SOIL.

London, Mar. G..

"The Naval and. Military Com

In the Second Division of the mittee of the Y.M.C.A., of which English League at Grimsby to-day,

at the present me I am the Chair Stoke City defeated Grimsby by two man, most gratefully Invites the goals to one.

ladies of the Colony to continue their assistance to the "Cheero" ren defeated Queen's Park by 8.

In the Scottish League, St. Mir is giving him a little something canteen after its removal to the goals to 1, while the Celtic scored that is HARD to TAKE. It's a City Hall and to co-operate in the four goals against Hamilton with

arrangement to be made in the out response.-Reuter.

installing of the canteen in its new premises, in fact without that support the canteen could not well go on, or at least would be a very different thing, different from any scheme desired by the Y.M.C.A. or by the men themselves.

"I am asked to state formally

announced in one of the minor con- very short puzzle, though, just that our committee desires to ap testa, Ldg. Sign. Hanson appearing. three strokes being required to point a "Ladies' Committer" to vice A. B. Vatey against Bandaman make the change. McConnell, of tho K.O.S.B; in n six-

rounds bantamweight contest.

Another rousing contest should be the six round duel between Marino Frazer and Marino Harris. Both have been seen in gruelling fights in the last two tournaments, and they are worthy of their met tle. Frazor will be tho most favoured candidate.

Lee Theatre Venue.

All the contestants are fit and keen, and the Leo Theatro which is again the venue of the Asso- ciation's tournament, should bo well Gilled, Les Theatre is a little out of town but the facilities are more conducive to the proper staging of a boxing tourney, and this is well worth an extra trouble.

It is a long time since we saw a Stocker Reynolds in the Hongkong ring, but if the fighter of that illc in

It is rather curious the objec- Anything like his namesake his aptlon some people have to making a pearance on Saturday will be very journey merely because they have welcome. He is meeting a tough previously had their enjoyment customer to initiate himself, his op brought figuratively to their door- ponent, being Jose Pintos da Silva, stop. The same folk, if they really the vigorous fighter from the trans and intereat in boxing, would port Pero de Alenquer.

the other to see a fight. travel from one end of London to

I rather fancy, we shall see somewhat diferent da Silva from

:

HARD

TAKE

1-The idea of letter golf is to change one word to another and do it. In par, a given num ber of strokes. Thus to change COW TO HEN, in throo strokes, COW, HOW, HEW, YEN.

2-You can change only one letter at a time.

3You must have a completa word, of common:usago, for ench jump. Slang words and 'abbreviations" don't count,

4 The order of letters can- not be changed.

* Ono solution is printed on another page of this issue.

assist them in this matter. This Ladies Committee will be empowers od to add to their numbers. Whenever it may seem desirablo to the Ladies Committed that wo should hold a joint meoting with them our committee will be glad [to do this.":

The Committee.

This Committee, as so far con- stituted, consists of Mrs. Wölfo, Kirs. Grenville Alabaster, Mrs. Croney, Mrs. D. J. Lewis, Mrs. Bastett, Mrs. Davenport Brown, and Mrs. Drummond Mrs. Ala baster has formed a library sub- ; committea consisting of Mrs. H. T. Jackman, Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Remington and Mr. Grenham.

Intended Arrangements, Mrs. Wolfe explained the in- tended arrangements, strossing, the real importance of having a lady in charge on each day, in onder that there should be one respon- sible person to whom the Com

BOXING

Hongkong Boxing Association)

THIRTY-NINTH TOURNAMENT.

EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMME

SATURDAYWIN

10th MARCH

-(9.15 p.m.)

LEE THEATRE

(Percival Bireet)