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THE WORLD SPORT
GARRISON NEWS.
· LATEST PROMOTION AND POSTINGS.
The London Gazette, of March 28,
SHANGHAI RACES.
RESULTS OF THE SECOND DAY.
Results of the second day's racing last, contains the promotion of Lieut.at the annual meeting of the Shanghai 3. G. MacKellar, Argyll and Suther Race Club are given below. For these land Highlanders, to Captain, ad from we are indebted to the Hongkong lat. March, 1930. Captain MacKellar Club: was gazetted 2/Lieutenant, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, on 21st August, 1918, and was promoted Lieutenant on 21st. February, 1020. He was
Pari-Mutuel. Cup.
Fourth class ponies only.
Mr. Hunt's Old Sport
employed with the West 1 mile African Frontler Force from 1322 to 1925, being appolated Temporary Captain in 29th March in the latter
year.
Distance
(Mr... Maitland).
Massachusetts Joss Boy (Mr.
手 F Se Judab).
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Whita's Spirit of St. Louis (Mr. Collaco).
Major A. S. Herbert, M.C., RA.P.C., is now
Time2.06.4. on a tour of inspection of North China, having sailed for Tient- sin, rla Shanghai, in s.s. Mantua.
2/Lieut. R. D. Metcale; 2/16 Punjab Regiment has arrived in Hongkong from India, per sa. Tilawa.
Infantry Corporals Meet. The Corporals of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders entertained the Corporals of the Somerset Light Infantry at their Mess at Sham Shui Po on Sunday. In the afternoon, a tennis match was played off, "the Somersets proving too well-used to their late courts to suffer defent, In- deed, they lost no single set, and con- code ten games in six sets.
complete results were as follow: L/Cpi. Swain and L/Cpl. Perkins, S.L.I., defeated Cpl. Grieve and L/Cpl. Martin A. and S. H., 6-2, 6-2
L/Cpl. Fear and L/Cpl. Martin, S.L... defeated L/Cpl. Taylor and L/Cpl. Eliot, A. and S. H., 6-0, 6-0.
LICpl. Reano and L/Cpl. Williams, SL, won from Cpl Chatffeld and Cpl. Hunter, 6-1, 7-5.
Following on the tennis match, a billiards match was played in the evening, when the Argyll's Corporals revenged themselves for their defeats of the afternoon, winning by 99 points in five games of 100 up. Scores:
A. & S.H.
100
:
Cho-Ka-Ta Cup
China ponies (Y class only).
Mrs. Jack Liddell's Bill Barrow tanec, mile.
(Mr. Maitland).
Mr. Day's Wedding Eve (Mr. Dallas). Mr. S. A. Judah's Ptolemy (Mr.
Time-1.32.1.
Judah).
Grand Stand Stakes. For Griffins of the meeting. tance, 14 miles.
Law and Hickling's Glen Dhu (Mr. Needa). Winsome and Hasty's The Royal Mr. Toer's Green (Mr. Pote Eagle (Mr. Encarnacao).
Ilunt).
Time: 2.41.3.
Peking Cop.
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FEATURES.
(Continued from Fage 1.)
49. Hopwood had an average of five for 40.
Lancashire declared at 337 for aix wickets, Iddon's wicket being taken when he was onit seven run off his century.
CENTURY FOR WHYSALI.
Nottinghamshire Win on the First Innings.
KOWLOON BUSES.
INCREASED FARES
LIKELY.
NEW SCRIP TO BE ISSUED.
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to the best of my ability any ques- tions arising out of the accounts which shareholders may wish to
As we reported recently there is a likelihood of slightly increased bus fares in Kowloon. A revision of the present fares, following ar effort to standardise them on all t
Mr. W. A. Dowley seconded the buses in Kowloon, consequent upon the additional taxation which has adoption of the report and ac- been imposed, has been contem-counts, which was agreed to with plated by the various Companies for out comment. some time past with the reault that a definite proposal has been forwarded to the Government
for consideration.
now
At Nottingham, Nottingham- shire won on the first innings against Sussex. Whysall did the ad yesterday that it is with
A Press representative learn greater part of the scoring in much reluctance that the bus com- Notts'. first innings when hei panies on the Peninsula have found made 113 out of the total of 273. It necessary to suggest alterations In the second innings Notts, were in present charges, but so small is 89 for 6. Sussex compiled a first the proposed increase that they inning's total of 188, Sam Staples anticipate favourable consideration |taklug_six wickets for 58 runs. by the Government. At present it is impossible to say what the out- come will be.
WARWICK v. GLAMORGAN. End of Innings Robs Wyatt of a Century.
At Birmingham, Glamorgan won on the first innings against | Warwickshire. Glamorgan com piled the very useful total of 269 Dis-in the first innings, Turnbull contributing 54. Warwick replied with 251, Wyatt carrying his bat 1 for 98. Ryan, the Glamorgan bowler, took five wickets for 75. 2
Going in again, Glamorgan made 3120 for the loss of one wicket, Turnbull again playing the bowling well and making 63 runs, DRAWN GAME AT.OXFORD.
Ford Gets the Highest Score in Opening Matches.
Dis.
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ponies. Distance, 1 mile.
For second, third and fourth class Mr. Robson's The Crafty Bird (Mr. Brand).
Mr. E. P. Lalenca's Lysander Mr. Lad's Firestone (Mr. Noodt) (Mr. Maitland).
Time:-2.03.
-Shanghai Derby,
For Griffins of the meeting. tance, 14 miles.
Mr. Eve's Beautiful Eve (Mr.
Halmovitch).
3.1.I.
Perkins.
47 Grieve.
Swain.
100 Clark.
Martin.
49 Martin.
Fear.
64 Goldie.
Reano.
100
McCalman.
73
Dallas).
Time: 104
200
453
Other Billiards Matches.
S6 Mr. Lad's Fireflash (Mr. 100
Maitland). 100 Mr. Day's Switzerland (Mr.
In a billiards match in the Soldiers' Club on Monday evening, the RA.O.C. defeated the R. Signals by 52 points in six games of 150 up. The Ordnance won four of the first five games, and were 121 points up when the last game was started. Colyer, of the Signals, played very consistent billiards to win by 69 points, his breaks including a 25, a 22 and a 20. Full scores:
R. Signals.
Fuji Silk
70 cts. yd.
Spun Crepe...
$ 1.30 yd.
Crepe de Chine (double width) $ 2.10 yd Taffeta...
$ 1.70 yd.
R.A.0.C.
Men's Silk Shirts
$ 2.75
Pinson.
Pyjamas
$ 5.50
137 150
Ashcroft.
Turner.
150
Higgins. Andrews.
Crede de Chine Undies (3 pieces)
$14.25
"
Ladies Pyjamas $ 6.75
Redmond Sansom. Jackson.
150 Johnson.
160 Webb.
126
Fuji Silk
21
$ 5.25
81 Colyer..
818
Many other bargains in
KIMONOS, HOURI COATS, BRIDGE
COATS, SHAWLS, ETC.
TAJMAHAL SILK STORE
5, WYNDHAM STREET. (Opposite China Mail)
R. P. M. ROBERTSON PROTECTED
METAL
STEEME H. H. ROBERTSON Co.
ASPHAL
ELLESMERE PORT
Dixon.
Signols' Dance.
160
At. Oxford, Kent drew with 2Oxford. Kent went in to make a poor total of 133, six of the wickets being taken by Peebles for 68 runs. Oxford showed con- siderable batting strength and compiled a total of 407. Of these, Ford made 155, the highest in dividual batting performance in the opening first-class fixtures.
The primary object of the petition to the Government has been to protest against the imposition of the additional tax upon the seating accommodation of the buses since January last, together with the pro- posed tax on petros, which is now under consideration by the Govern ment. In addition, the low rate of exchange has increased the opera- tion expenses.
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Petrol Tax Feared. It is explained that the present licence fee for each bus over two and a half tons in weight la $240, (and all the Kowloon buses exceed that tonnage), with an additional tax of $10 per annum for each seat
Other Business,
On the proposition of the Chair-13 man, seconded by Mr. L. S. Green- the Board of Directors: Menara. hill, the following were re-elected to
Taggart and Hon. Mr. C. Gordon J. Scott Harston, J. M. Alves, J. H. Mackie.
Mr. J. D. Humphreys roved, and Mr. J. A. Tarrant seconded, the re election of Mesars. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming and Messre Linstead and Davis, as the Com pany's auditors, this being carried. pilso Henry Humphreys (Chairman), The Directors present were Mru Hon. Mr. C. Gerdon Mackie, Messrs. J. Scott Harston, J. H. Taggart, and J. M. Alves, with J. L. Quie (Acting Secretary). holders present were Mrs. E. A. Humphreys, Mrs. M. Chubb, Messrs. L. S. Greenhill, W. A. Dowley, F. W. Stapleton, D. Wilson, G. A. Low- rence, J. H. Seth, M. Manuk, W. Morley, P. C. Potts, A. P. Samy, R. H. Wild, W. R. Forsyth, Kwong Hing-wang, J. A. Tarrant, J. D. Humphreys, G. E. R. Divett. and R. Pestonji.
The share-
in the vehicle. Gasoline is the THE WATER SUPPLY. biggest item and it is estimated that, should the proposed taxation in that direction materialise, the cost to run. a bus would be in- creased by approximately $1,000 a year.
Several suggestions to increase the revenue of the companies to cope with the situation have been made, but the origin of the discussions was the desire of the companies to standardise fares on the different routes. The management of the China Motor Bus Company wished to divide their routes from Star
JUST OVER 600 MILLION GALLONS ON ISLAND.
The total storage in the island reservoirs on the morning of Mon day, 5th May, amounted to 008.86 million gallons shewing a decrease of 35.71 million gallons during the past week; the amount collected from streams being 4.92 million gallons. The
week's consumption Ferry to Shamshuipo and from To amounted to 59.83. million gallons Kwa Wan to Shamshuipo into two which includes account of rain, the match there-sections, while the Kai Tak Com- gallons from the Shing Man Dis-fore being drawn-Reuter.
Supply.
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Australians Draw,
There WAS TIO further play to-day in the match between the
Australians and Leicestershire on
To-day's Matches.
The following matches are start- 2ing to-day:
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M.C.C. v. Surrey at Lords. Essex v, Australians at Leyton.
Gloucestershire v. Lancashire at Gloucester.
Warwickshire v. Somerset at Bir.
Sussex v. Northamptonshire at Brighton. 1- Oxford University v. Yorkshire
at Oxford.
Shanghai Stakes. For all China ponies (Y Class only). mingham. Distance, 11⁄2 miles. Mr. Eve's Busy Bee (Mr.
Haimovitch).
Dallas). 2 Mr. Kenjoy's Apple Leaf (Mr.
Brand). 3 Time:~9.07.1. According to the cable this is a
Mr. Day's Cloverland (Mr.
record.
Shanghai Race Club Handicap- "A" Class.
A handicap for Shanghai Race Club 140 1930 Subscription Grifins. Distance,
961% miles.
95 Winsome and Hasty's The Capon (Mr. Encarnação).
160 Sequeira and Gray's Royal Bee (Mr. Collaco). 766 Mr. WayToong's Debit Balance (Mr. Clark).
The first annual dance of the Royal Curps of Signals will be held on the tennis courts, weather permitting, at Whitfield Barracks,
од Saturday evening, commencing at 8 o'clock,
Admission is by invitation, and the music will be supplied by the Astral Dance Band.
INTERPORT TENNIS.
HONGKONG INVITED TO SEND
TEAM TO SHANGHAI
We are informed that the Shanghai Lawn Tennis Association has issued an invitation to the Hongkong LTA., to send teams, composed of both ladies and gentlemen, to take part in a series of Interport matches, either at the end of May or the early part. of June.
The Association hopes to be able to make a favourable reply, and has sent letters to twenty-three local players, enquiring if, in the event of their selection, they would be available for
Time:--2.47.
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GANDHI'S LETTER TO VICEROY.
(Continued from Page 1.j has been sporadic stoning and jeering of European motorista.- Reuter.
Delhi Disturbance.
pany submitted a proposal to the Kowloon Motor Bus Company to revert to the original charges un the Kowloon City to Yaumati route,
Rate Per Mile.
It is understood that the definite proposals now sent in have been the
19.25
Kowloon Supply.
...
million
The total storage in the main- land reservoirs on the morning of Monday, 5th May, amounted to 365.90 million gallons shewing a' decrease of 22.51 million gallons during the past week.
including Hongkong supplies and The week's consumption, not 1.89 million gallons delivered to Water Boats at Lai Chi Kok, amounted to 29.79 million gallons..
result of several conferences. It has been pointed out that there will be only a alight increase in the revenue of the companies. The system by which the companies propose to increase their revenue is that the fares should charged
The yield from the Shing Mun by the mile, each route being River and streams during the divided into sections of one mile. week was 28.42 million gallons.
It is proposed that the charge for the first two miles will be ten cents in the first class and five cents in the second, with an additional five cents for every subsequent mile or any part thereof in the first class and five cents for every sub- sequent two miles or any part there- second class. This method will be general on all routes. The companies point out that the increase is very slight, but will reault in the standardisation of fares on all routes.
of in the.
Delhi, May 6. A procession half a mile long, demonstrating against Gandhi's er.
Monthly Tickets. rest, entered the town this morning
Should the scheme eventuate, "B" Class Handicap.
and wrecked a car in which the there will be an increase in the Mr. A. Chapavero's Toto (Mr. Deputy Commissioner of Police,price of monthly tickets. As the Neodas. Mr. Devidayal, and the Senior issue of monthly tickets is a con-. Mr. Alineant's French Trader (Mr. Superintendent of Police, were cession made by the managements Lewis) and Messrs. Robson Kenjoy's Kincora (Mr. Brand) dead-seized and torn to shreds.
and sitting. The latter's bat Was of the different companies for the heated for second place..
convenience of regular travellers, Time: 2.42.4.
Police dispersed the crowd, Government sanction to alter these many of whom were injured. prices is not necessary. What the Another affray occurred near the extent of the increase will be has Civil Court, where women not yet been decided upon, but it is
Siccawei Cup..
Distance, 1 miles. Mr. Allan's Michigan (Mr.
McCann),
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AMERICA'S WALKER CUP TEAM.
REACH ENGLAND PREPARED FOR STIFF OPPOSITION,
London, May 6. consisting of "Bobby" Jones, Francis The Americas Walker Cup team,
Quimet, Von Elm, Willing, Hackenzie, Voigt, Harrison Johnston and Moe, have arrived.
They were accompanied by Bir Fatr. Harry Lauder and Douglas banks. brought over a fine team, but they
"Bobby" Jones said they bad. would have a very hard fight as Bri- tain had the strongest team for many years. Jones said he does not like steel shafts, as they cannot drive far enough,
the teams
Fairbanks, accompanying the
has been taking lessons from Jones
aboard their Ener.
Lauder for the "Talkies."
For all China ponies (Y class only volunteers were picketing, and thought that the charge will not described himself as "golf mad." He refused to disperso. A general exceed $2 more than the present 1 charge was made by police with rates. 2 lathis, and thirty of the crowd were 3 injured, including several women. Four armoured cars and detach- ments of Indian cavalry and British infantry are patrolling the disturbed area. Reuter.
Mr. Fash's Ugly (Mr. Pete Hunt). Mr. Day's Hurry On (Mr. Dallas).
Time: 2.37.4.
Scurry Stakes.
For Griffins of the meeting. Winsothe and Hasty's The Silver tance, 7 furlonga/?..
Port and Hunt's Port Michael
Pheasant (Mr. Encarnacao).
(Mr. Maitland). Mr. M. M. Sokoloff's. Dobrynia- Nikitich (Mr. Sekoloff). Time: 1.48.3.
Tientsin Plate.
CHESHIRE, ENGLAND. making the Journey to Shanghai for only. Distance, 1. mile.
As soon in the cut away section of Robertson Protected Metal pictured above, there is
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such contests,
Invitations have been dispatched to: Miss Enid Lo, Mrs. Cape, Mrs. Sayer, Mrs. Grimble, Mrs. Dook, Mra. James, Miss Heeney, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. McCaw, Mrs. Paterson and Mrs. Parsons.
Messrs. T. Honda, S.A., H.D., and C. A. L. Rumjahn, E. C. and E. F. Fincher, M. W. Lo, A. L. Sullivan,
Dis
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Police Compelled to Fire.
Delhi, later.
AMERICAN, STOCKS. CABLED QUOTATIONS FROM
NEW YORK.
The following quotations have been received from their correspondents Messrs. Hayden, Stone and Co., of The police fired on a crowd as-New York, by Messrs. Swan, Culbert- sembled near the station who rafusson and Fritz, Sassoon House, Shang- 3 ed to disperse. Several were seri-hai (cable address: "Swanstock"
ously injured.
Shanghal), who are not responsible
There are now eight armoured for cable mutilations. patrolling the main thoroughfares. cars as well as Indian Infantry
Two men injured in this morn- 1ing's disturbances have died.
The Chief Commissioner has pro- mulgated an order prohibiting the 3 assembly of over five persons. Borg War
For third and fourth class pontes C.E. and S.A.'s Prince Adelbert (Mr. Encamacao). Mr. Gensutt's Kissit (fr. Judah). Massachusetts' Mongol Boy (Mr..
Needs). Time: 2,03.2.
Hankow Cup.
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The recipients of these invitations N. L. Sparke & E. Hayim's Prince.
asked to reply to the Hon. Secretary, Hongkong L.T.A., not later than Monday, May 12th.
VALLEY GOLF.
In the final tie over 36 holes of the Junior Section Championship played at Happy Valley on Sunday, R.O WAL Jace beat A. J. W. Dorling 2 up and 1 to play.
of Speculators (Mr. Noodt).
C. H. E.'s Krishna (Mr. McCann).
Time:-2.08.1.
Wuchang Cup.
'might
Sir Harry Lauder said he had been tested at Hollywood, and shortly make his first talking picture.
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DRAWING SUCCESS.
BY CENTRAL BRITISH SCHOOL PUPIL.
At the Annual Exhibition, April 1930, held in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London, M. Whitley, Cen 67 tral British School, was awarded. 53 the Silver Star for Landscapes, 117 water colours, and a First Class for
39 Still Life.
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Only four Silver Stars awarded to the Dominions "and Foreign Countries.
Miss Hall, the Art Mistress,
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For third class ponies only. Dis Anglo-American tance, mile."
Mr. Dixie's Copper (Mr.
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McBain and Sokoloff's Vacherock (Mr. Dallns).
(Mr., Sokoloff).
Timo:--1.29.4.
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FAIR WEATHER.
The Royal Observatory reporte that the anticyclone, has moved eastward, and is now central to:; .84 the south of Korea. The depres York 37 the cast of Tokyo. The local asion has passed into the Pacific to 67 forecast 18S.E. winds, moder. 281 ale; fair.
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