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FINE TRIBUTE TO DR. HARSTON,

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But as this Hospital is essen- tally run for and on behalf of the "Kai Fong" of this Colony, my colleagues and I feel that we cannot allow Dr. Harston to leave without giving him some token of the, gratitude, not only of the Hospital Authorities, but also... of all those whom he so faithfully and efficiently served, and for such a long period. It was therefore Training is in full siring suggested that a subscription amongst the various crews of the should be raised from amongst REMARKABLE MATCH.Canton Rowing Club for the forth the present and past Directors of coming Regatta against the Royal Mr. M. W: Lo won his way Into Hongkong Yacht Club in Hong- the Hospital, the Directors of the the fun of the Open Singles kong on Saturday work, 20th April. Po Leung Kuk and Dr. Harston's

The Canton Rowing Club has yesterday in a match remarkable

M. W. LO BEATS E. C. FINCHER BY 3 SETS TO 1,

Thore

FORTHCOMING REGATTA IN

HONGKONG.

for its bad play than Its entered crews for the Senior and personal friends. I am happy to good. He bent E. C. Fincher by Junior Fours and for the Sentor say that this suggestion met with Pairs. There will also be an the spontaneous response it do threo sets to one after n terrific etruggle, and it may with safety event for scratch fours, for which

Canton are entering, be said that Fincher defeated

rimself.

straight

Canton la suffering froni the usual dificulties, numerous trans-

fers having seriously depleted the retive rowing members and neces sitated trying new blood in the crews.

serves.

chance than on the last occasion of the whole Colony when I say I am sure I can speak on behalf The Royal Hongkong Yacht Club have kindly agreed that the crew that we wish Dr. Harston an early for the Senior Pair event shall be complete restoration to health, chosen from the crew rowing in for the sake, not only of himself. the Senior Pour. Owing to the but of all eye sufferers, and we small active membership of the hope that Dr. and Mrs. Haraton Canton Rowing Club they are un- will have very many years able to get together both a Senior happiness and prosperity in the Pair and a Senior Four, and on Old Country.

of

the last occasion Canton lost this I now have the honour to hand event when two of their Senior over to Dr. Harston a draft, 10- our rawed against a perfectly gether with a list of all his friends, fresh Hongkong pair. The fact who have subscribed to the same,

WASHINGTON SOCIAL PROBLEM.

A recent photograph of Vice President Charles Curtia, and his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Everett Gann. `A social squabble has arisen in Washington regarding a question of procedenco, the Ganns objecting to the places allotted to them at formal functions,

THE KUOMINCHUN RETREATING?

(Continued from Page 1.).

has been alloyed by Chang Wan

STOLEN PIGEONS.

BIRDS FROM KOWLOON TONG HOUSE.

Investigations following the king's declaration of these arrest of two men who were con

It is understood that Kuo-f minchun troops will not advance victed yesterday of larceny of five further, and will withdraw, Im-chickens from Mr. F. M. Pinquet's mediately from Kwangshul and residence in Kowloon Tong, led to Laohokow, when requested by the Central Government.-Neuter,

1.

the arrest of a third man who was found in possession of two pigeons which had been stolen from Mr. P. J. O'Brien's residence

Still Moving South,

Peiping, Apr. D. According to Chinese and foreign reports the Kuominchan In Kowloon Tong, troops under Han Fu-chu have

Inspector Stimson prosecuted reached Sinokan on the Kinhan the man before Mr. T. S. Whyte and are still moving south.-Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy.

A Happy Inspiration, Expert opinion before the match

Before 1 conclude I would like was that Lo might easily be good

acknowledge my personal indebt- enough to dun out in

edness to Sir Robert Ho Tung and Bets, but in the event of his

Dr. G. . Thomas in regard to failure to win in this manner,'

The Senior Four appears to be this matter. It was Sir Robert Fincher's statrina should make all good and it is hoped that they will who, was good enough to remind tho difference OVLT R longer be able to retain the title won by me of Dr. Harston's valuable cer- course.

their predecessors at the recent vices to the Hospital, and to-day's - AL one time It seemed that Regatta held in Canton, when they pleasing ceremony is the result of things would work out this way, defeated the Royal Hongkong Sir Robert's happy Inspiration. but after capturing the third set, Yacht Club Senior Four. In this Dr. Thomas not only made a sub- Fincher gave a most erratic ex-

crew the changes have been slight|stantial contribution to the sub- hibition, and was defeated in the and do not seem to have effected scription, but also took up the fourth set which went to 16 games. the quality of the rowing, which suggestion with great personal M. W. Lo la to be heartily con is still remarkable for its very enthusiasm, and supplied me with gratulated on his success. He fast stroking.

the technical data of my observa- fought back heroically in the

With regard to the Senior Pairs, 'tions. Anal stages when apparently ex-Canton should have ♫ better hausted, and polled the set out of the fire after being 6-6 down.

Fincher has seldom given a more mixed display. Some of his strokes were fiant, and some He of them azingly weak. seemed to be bringing off good things from difficult balls, and failing at the simplest. He was the backhand, very weak on usually one of his strong points. He had two favourite strokes in this match, a delightful skimming cross-court drive, and a gentle net. backhand pat into The During a bad patch, he served three double faults in one game.

Dr. Ilarston said, in reply, that

this morning on a charge of un- Lo started in great form, show-though even on the last occasion

lawful possession of the pigeons, ing all round excellence at all this race was very closely con- the Chairman's remarks had been

Generals Change Over. most gratifying, especially

and informed the Court that the phases. His only mistakes were tested.

Considerable changes have been technical remarks, and it

Shanghal, Apr. 9. count was preferred against the in generalship. He should have

A communique from Hankow defendant before it was discovered forced the game in the third set made in the Junior Four and, great pleasure to him to instead of waiting for Fincher to though there is still considerable that, although he was leaving the

have pursued and broken up the O'Brien. Inspector Stimson nsk- make mistakes, while he tried, room for improvement, it is ex-Colony, the great work would constates that the Government troops that the pigeons belonged to Mr.

yotra RKO, fiva almost invariably with fatal re- pected that they will give their tinue. Some

Sientaochen in western Hupek. sults to himself, to pass Fincher opponents a keen race. It will be students from the Hospital were remnants of the rebels as far as ed leave to amend the charge.

His Worship remarked that it Reporta. from Nanking state at the net, when Jobbing was call-remembered that on the last orca-sent, to London and the examiners

sion the longkong Junior Four there reported exceedingly favour that the rebel lenders Hu Tsung- would be better to leave it as it ed for.

Fincher was outplayed in the won the Telegraph Challenge Cup ably on them and were impressed tu and Too Chun have turned was.

by the fact that they possessed over to Chiang Kai-shek, express- The defendant pleaded guilty, firat aet In which he took only 2 for Hongkong with ease.

One very serious factor which more knowledge of ophthalmology ing their willingness to comply games, but he showed considerable Improvement in the second. Lo will count heavily against Canton, than students from the London with the orders of the Central remarking that the pigeons were On two previous went from 3-1 to 4-2, and in especially if the weather is at all colleges. Each of the five Chin- Government, and stating that they given to him by two men who had

ese students gained the degree are awaiting the reorganisation of stolen them.

convictions for larceny being pro- great fight for the seventh, Fin-rough, is that their oarsmen have cher pulled it off by clever placing ever rowed in Hongkong water. of D.O.M.S., which was the qui- their troops.

Yeh Chi is reported to have fledduced, sentence of three months'

hard labour was imposed. after deuce had six times been The Canton bonts are somewhat valent of the degree which, he called. When he drew up to 4-4, lighter than the Hongkong craft

sent-day examination, he added, hia chances were gooil, hut Lo took and though this may be an advan-himself took in 1905, but the pre-secretly to Hunan. Hanter.

It much stiffer problem. the next to love, and won the set tage in perfectly calm river water,

it is apt to be a serious disadvan- was good to know that he had Without being consistently good. Itage if the sen should be the left there men to carry on the

slightest degree choppy.

The Canton crews are looking work. It was not only necessary to relieve the sufferings of the forward to the farthcoming Regatta, which is all the talk poor, but also to train Chinese to amongst the members at present, care for thoir own people. It was a difficult task, for the subject -Our Own Correspondent.

was a hard one indeed and ra quired very special study.

al 6-4.

Fincher won the third sel com- fortably. He played an aggres- sive game and to frequently play ed into his hands. Fincher led 3-1 and 3-2 and won at. 6-2.

that both pairs will this time come out from the Senior Foura should make a much more exciting event,

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Hankow, Apr. 9. Li-Ming-abul, whose going over to Nanking was largely responsible for the collapse of Wuhan, has

Fifteenth Division of Nationalist been appointed commander of the troops.

Reports from the interior of Hupth state that the retreating Kwangel troops are ravaging the countryside. Meantime Chiang Kai- shek has again telegraphéd to Hu Teung-tu and Tao Chun, the form er reported to be at Shasi and the! latter at Sientaochen, urging them to submit to the Central Gov- ernment and assuring them that] no harm will befall them-Reuter. Muping Defence.

Chefoo, Apr. 9.

MEXICAN GOVERN- MENT SUCCESS.

REBEL HEADQUARTERS OCCUPIED,

New York, Apr. 9. It is stated that the Hupeh The fourth, set provided a tense

Clarification Commissionership:

Mexican Government forces have struggle. Fincher won the first

has been earmarked for Hsia/Tao- game and then led 2-1, but Lo

yin; while various minor appoint-occupied the rebel headquarters-at made a big effort and seemed to haye the match in hand when he

Following is the list of subueriments are being made to other Jaurez-Reuter's American Ser- went to 4-2, Fincher showed

hers, most of whom were present Generals who participated in the vice. Home brighter form, and took the

at this morning's function:-Sir expedition against Wuhan. lead at 6-5 for the second time.

Robert 1o Tung, Dr. G. II. Thomas, He appeared to have the lead ut

Hon. Dr. R. H. Kolewall, Messrs. 6-5 for the second time. He

Li Yau-chuen, Chan Tin-on, Mak

Li Sui-cho, appeared to have the set, but Lo

Sheung-ming. Ho Fore Worth, Text., Apr. 4. broke through his service to draw

Paul Waner, widely known pro- Kwong, Tac Ka-po, Ko Leong-hoe, level, and forced an advantage fessional baseball player, has Fung Ping-shan, Tang Shiu-kia, after being 0-30 in the thirteenth signed to play with the Pittsburghlo Kom-tong, T. N. Chuu, Wou rame. The great fight put up by Pirates of the National League for Ping-suen, Li Yick-mui, Ma Chui Lo is illustrated by his experience another season. The salary he chlu, Tam Woon-tong, Li Po-kwai, in the fourteen game. Fincher will receive has not been disclosed Ma Chi-lung, Lo Cheung-Shin, Li led 40-0, but Lo pulled up to deuce, but is reported to be one of the Hoi-tung, To Chak-man, Fung which Was four times called,

highest in the history of organiz- Kang-yu, Li Iu-cheung, Lau Shing- before Fincher made the acore

chong, So Shau-nam, Chan Fun- ed baseball.--United Press. 7-7.

tin, Ng Yu-cham, Chan Yick-lin,

It is reported that General Liu Ng Iu-ting, To Sze-tuen, Chu Pik- Tung, San Shing-sam, Li Kit-cho, is securely entrenched about one! Le Chi-sang, Shau Pok-hing, Limile outside Muping, and that: Chl-cheung, Wong Kwai-ching, Li Marshal Chang has made several Chak-man, Lui Wai-chau, Chan attacks but has been repulsed Man-chung Tong Shun, Yung Tae. with severe casualties.

Chefoo is quiet-Naval Wire. ming; Au Koon-yu, Wong Tak- kwong, Ip Lan-chuen, Ng Wah, teen. Lo Yin-nin, Chan Shu-ming, Chan Yee-wan, Yu Shu-wing, Wong Ol- kat, Shum Chung-hing, M. K. Lo, Ho Yee-cheong, Leung Yau-sang, Leung Yuk-ki, U Cheuk-sang, Le Chuk-chal, Chan Chi-hang, Mu Bi-

His telegrams declare that a chuen, Ma Wai-noon, Ho Ki, Mok large number of the Hankow troops Tat-huen, Kwok Sheung-ngo, Lam under Kwangst direction, have ar Kau-mów, Chan Ping, Kwok Lanrived on the Hupch-Szechun bor- shong, Kwan Wan-pak and Loders, Negotiations between

It was Fincher's last effort, however, to taking the next two

games.

The Results. The following are

yesterday's games:

the results of

Open Singles Championship: M. W.

Lo beat E. C. Fincher 6-2, 6-4, 2-0,

9-7.

Club Championship: G. W. Sewell beat S. E. Green 8-6, 6-8, 6-3, 0-2.

To-day's Match.

The only match down for to-day is a kandicap doubles betwoon Sowell and Grove and Armstrong and Law- ric.

FOOTBALL MATCH.

KOWLOON COLLEGE TO MEET EUROPEAN TEAM.

The following will represent Kow- loon College in a friendly football match against a Hongkong Europoun

THE UNION STORE, team, at King's l'ark to-day, kick-off

37. Des Vœux Road, Central.

!

Collectors Specially. Invited.

at. 4.15 p.m. sharp.-T. 9. Li, K. P. Yeo, K. T. Loung, T. Lam, W. L Wong, S. S. Lok, K. K. Io, M. K. IA (Capt.), Y. 9. Fun, P. Y. Yeung, C. K. LI. Reserves: K. W. Fan, C. T. Chiu,

Pity the poor chiropractor. He never gets anything but back pay.

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Szechuan Involved.

Shanghal, Apr. 9. Trouble is anticipated In Sze- chuen Province acording to reporta from General Liu Wan-hui.

the robel,

Kwangal leaders and the Yang Sen, have proved successful and It is anticipated that the joint army will make an attack on Chung- king and later on Changtu, the capital of Szochuen.

The loss by theft of jewellery and money to the value of about $3,000 has been reported to the

All communications between police by Mok Kwal-hing, a Chin- cse woman living on the first Chungking and Chengtu have been floor of No. 48, Queen's Rand Cen- severed and it is reliably learned that the troops of Yang Sen are tral. The property and money "aqueezing" large sums of money were kept in a chest-of-drawers, from the Shunhing, Kwangan, and A mui-tsai who has been missing Yochi districts. In northern Sze- since the robbery, is suspected. chuen.

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