1931-03-28 — Page 15

TENNIS TOURNEY.

A. RUMJAHN SEEN IN

FINE FORM.

Thosa rendy to express the bellef that S. A. Rumjahu's poten- tialition as the local tennis cham plon had been lost, must have felt the need for revising their opinion after watching the Indi in at work against Ng Sze-kwonk yesterday afte

Rumjan won match, which carried him into the semi-finala, -on form which was good enough to beat anybody in Hongkong. Ho set up an attack, merciless in its sustenance, and masterful in its It was a delight to geo Rumjann bring inis full play his rather neglected forehand drive, and it is aafe to say that he won the match on this.

1332-

Ng simply could not withstand theat deep length shots at his feet. which gathered speed as the ball loft the turf, though it is a point for argument as to whether he would have carried the jesus

ttle further if he had adopted Fetallatory tactles in the first set, similar to those employed in the second. Instead, he attempted to chop, and, as a consequence, timed and lost contral over hin stroken. Rumjahn captured the firat set with so much ease a to suggest that the match would finish in twenty minules, but Ng Sze-kwong, suddenly discovering that he too could drive a ball, initiated a counter-offensive which | sucrouted In deferrby! the Julian's complete success until len games had been playent in the Becond stanza,

up

in

This was by far the must enter- taining period of the encounter, for not only did it show the Chinese

something approaching his true colours, but also enabled Rumjain to

1o densons- trate his ability to maintain his equilibrium arainst a rejuvenated opponent.

LOCAL RADIO.

ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH RELẨY

ON SUNDAY.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1931.

SCHOOL SPORTS.

KING'S COLLEGE HOLDS

ANNUAL MEETING.

The week-end radio progratiame, The annual sports meeting of length of 355 metres, includes a Hill yesterday afternoon. The pro- broadenst from Z. B. W., on a wave- King's College was held at Carolina dance programme to-night, and a re-gramme consisted of no fewer than 21 lay of St. Joseph's Church service to-morrow morning.

4.00-7.00 pm: Chinese Programme, 7.00-11.30 p.m. European Pro- gramme of Victor and I. M. V. records kindly supplied by Messrs. S. Moutrie and Co.

7.00-7.30 p.m. Musleni Cansedy. Dear Love-Selections,

New Mayfair Orchestra. €1702. Rore Marie. Indian Love Call.

Lambert Murphy (Tenor). 4016,

Virginia Rea (Soprano). 4015, Five O'Clock Girl-Selections. Love Lien-Selections.

C1058.

New Mayfair Orchestra, No No Nanette-Vocal Gems, Victor Light Opera Company. 35766. 7.30-8.03 p.m. Four Ballads of Chaptn played by Alfred Cortot. Kolinde in G Minor Op. 23. D1543. Balinde In Major Op. 38, DM2344. Ballate in A Flat Major Op. 47. Ballade in F Minor Op. 25.

804-9.60 p.m. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor

(Brahma) Outline of Themes with Pinne.

DB1346. DR1340

Leopold Stakowski, 6667. Symphony No. 1 In C Minor

(Brahms). Leopold Stokowski and Philadelphin Symphony Orchestral. 6658, 6059, 0640, 6661, and 6C69. 8.50-1.00 p.1. Organ Solos, Londonderry Air (arr. Stewart

Archer). Chelsea Fayre (Gloss Custard).

Reginald Gloss Custard. 82976. Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes

(Cullett).

B3468.

Reginald Foort.

1.00 .115. Weather Report, Local

Time, etc.

9.05.0.30 p.m. Concert Items. Trio-Trio In G Major (nydn)

Alfred Cartel.

dates Thibauld-Pollo Casals, 3045 Suur-The Pipes of Pan.

Winnie Melville (Soprano).

Both effected spretn-violin Sole Dance of The cular moves during the closing stages, but it wa Ramjalın's match, which left his admirers per- fctly contented.

The full results of the afternoon's programme were:--

Open Singles,

R. A. RumJahn beat Ng Sae-kwong, 6-1, 6-4.

Handicap Singles "A." Anderana beat Etherington, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.

Lieut. M. H. F. Waring bent 1). M. MacDougal, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5.

Handicap Doubles,

E. R. and T. J. Price beat D. 3. Robb and E. M. Bryden, 6-1, 6-4,

G. W. Stabb and R. W. Ler 'beat D. L Prophet and H. R. Forsyth, 6-3, 0-1.

... F. Foley and J. II. Montgomery hest A. D. Johnson and J. D. Ainger, 6-4, 6-3,

+

AUSTRALIAN CREDIT.

DISASTROUS EFFECTS OF INTEREST DEFAULT.

London, Mar. 27. Questioned in the House of Com- mons as regards New South Wales' default in interest payments, Mr. J. H. Thomas expressed pain and surprise, adding that in view of the disastrous effects Australian credit which would result from the default, he refused to believe that such a situation would be allowed to arise.

on

He stated that although the service of these loans is a matter Holely between the Governments concerned and the private loan holders and bondholders, the British Government cannot be indifferent to the very serious repercussions that would follow an Australian State violating its obligations. And having regard to the Common- wealth Government's responsibility under the financial agreement of 1927 between the Commonwealth and the States, he asked the Com- monwealth High Commissioner to communicate with His Majesty's Government on the matter.-Ren-

SUITE AT SAVOY WHILE ON BAIL.

PRISONER'S 244 BILL,

A story of a man who, while out on ball awaiting trial on a fraud charge, engaged a suit at £3 38, a day at the Savoy Hotel was told at Bow-street.

Edward Fuller Heath (47), of Wood-cote-road. Wallington, was committed for trint on charges of incurring credit of £44 at the Savoy Hotel without disclosing that he was an undischarged bankrupt, and of uttering a for- ged choque for £0.

Heath, who is undergoing 18 monthe" imprisonment, Was brought up in eustody of warders.

1332H5

Marionette (Winternitz).

Fritz Kreisler, 1801. Song-Marmuring Breezed' („Jensen). Leonard Gowings (Tenor), C1414 Mello Solo. Evening Song

(Schumann).

Pablo Casals. 6030. (This record in by speeint request),

9.30-11.30 p.m. Dance Programme. Fux Trot-Won't You Be My

Baby? 2302A, Fox Trot Somebody Stole My Gal Fax Trot-Heart Aches. 22012. Fox Trot-Say Hello To The Folks. Fox Trot-I Wan't A Little

Girl.

events, and many close anithen were seon. On the whole, a very enjoyablo the pupils of the school afternoon was spent by the staff and

A CANDID NOVELIST.

MR. J. B. PRIESTLEY ON HIS CONTEMPORARIES,

SICK BRITAIN.

FINANCIAL DOCTOR

NEEDED?

the next

Should Britain be patient for "doctor" Niemeyer, of] the Bank of England?

the quarterly review of J. Henry This question in seriously put in Schrader, the great bankers,

New York, Feb. 19. Breezily styling himself “a bit of has arrived here en route for a tough," Mr. J. B. Privatley, who Tahiti, has unburdened himself of Hut candid opinions on authors and the reading publle, which he "We have trained and trusted ad- suggests may get him run out of visers whom other countries are the country,

glad to consult concerning their fin- Among hla challenging pro-ancial difficulties," they stato. "Sir nouncements are the following:

Otto Niemeyer, having shown Aus. "Michach Arlen's books are very tralia the way to economic health, little read in England and that's in on his way to Brazil to prescribe a good thing. He writes for the for that country. Could not he Amerien public.

or a small committee of men with The following were the full results: [Mr. Michael Arlen recently de- ke experience and judgment, be| 100 meters (Senior).-1; Wongclared that few books are read by entrusted with the task of measur- King-fuk; 2, Chan lu-chuen; 3, Leo Britons. America- led the rending ing the weight of taxation that the Bui-sham.

nations.]

country's, industry can aland' anıl 100 meters (Junior)-1, Leung Wal-sang: 2, Chan Hors-sang: 3, Hul are in fashion, but do not read, it capacity?"

"Americans buy books when they then cutting expenditure so as to Hon-ju.

Mr. A. Morrin, the Headmaster of the school, distributed the prizes at the conclusion of the sports. In doing so, he congratulated the winners on their success, at the same time -ex- pressing his sympathies with those wh had failed to win a prize. Lo hope that they would do удаг.

80 next

100 meters (Closses 7 & 8)-1, Ilui To-kee; 2, Sam Ka-mong; 3. Yeung Ting-cheuk.

them.

Aldous Huxley is an essayist and not a novelist. About once 200 meters (Senior) 1, Wong King yearly he writes a book he calls fuk: 2, Chan fuschen; J, Man.novel, but it is nothing more than chuug.

a series of essays,

"Of Somerset Maugham's Cakes

and Ale, the less said the better.

200 metera (Junior) 1, Leung Wai- sang: 2, Chhn Hon-Aung; 3. Ip Piu.

100 meters (Boys under 12)-It was cruel. But Shu-wing; 2, Liu Sik-fan: 3, Liu Shiu-plu.

"People still like long novels into Long Jump (Senior)-1, Chan which they can get their teeth, but Bick-fai; 2.

Walter Sui & Li Man- the old-fashioned novels of the last chung,

century are going out because the Long Jump (Junior)-1, Lau Tak conditions around which they were shan; 2. Tam Tin-ting; 3, Leung Wai-written have changed."

Bang.

200 meters (Choses 7 & 8),--1, Leung Kam-chuen; 2, Richard Szto 3, Hui To-koo

400 metera Inter-clnan Relay (Senior),-1, Class 38, 2, Junior II.

440 ineters Inter-class Relay (Junior),-1, Cinss 41; 2, Class 4C; 3, Cl 4A.

High Jump (Senior). 1. Wong Kingiuk, Wu Pak-inen;, Nianchunx

La

High Jump (Junior),-1, Lau Tak shup; 2, Kwok Hhowing;' 3, Leung Wal-sung.

NOBODY LOVES A FAT GIRL.

(Continued from Page 6.)

touch on the shoulder and stil) an- other "Greek God" clasped me firm- ty round the walst. We had just "got going," as he laughingly told Masters Relay Racc.-1, European me, when still another claimed me. masters; 2, Chiese masters.

This so-called "sport of cutting- 20 Meters Hurdles (Senior)-1" continued until the wall of the Irwin Wong-tape; 2, Li Man-chung: 3, Fuk Chik-kuen.

saxophone changed into

soft 120 meters hurdles (Junior)-1,stringed Hawaiian band. "Tat me Leung Wai-sing: Leung Wing get you n drink," begged my part-) hong; 3; Chan lon-sang

ner, and was grateful to watch 400 meters (Cinases 7 & 8), the dancers while I powdered my Richard Szto; 2, Wu Kwong-chl; 3.shiny nose. Chan Kwok-leung.

The lights were dim and the air 400 meters (Senior),-1, Li Ban- chung; 2, Chan lu-chuen; 3. Wong close. Girls in all colours, blonde, King-fitk.

dark, and redhaired. moved in and (Junior),-1, Leung out of the shadows guided by rest- Wai-sang; 2, Chun Hon-ang: 3, Sunless partners. Kwong-kuen.

400 meters

23000.

1,600 meters (Open).~~~), Chan Sam pul; 2, Ng Pui-kit; 3, Chan Bick-tai

Fox Trot-Okay Baby. Waitz-Sparkling Waters Or

Waikiki. 21985.

22003.

Waltz-Blur Huwail · Fax Trot-line Agnin, Fox Trut-To Whom It May Concern. Fox Trot-I'm alone becaUSO

of You. 22005. Fox Trut-Just A Gigolo. Fox Trot-What A Fool I've

Been. 2201D. Fax Trot-I Hate Myself. Wultz-Reaching For The

Moon. 22613, Fax Trot-Truly I Love You. Fox Trot-At Last I'm Happy, 23033. Fax Trot-if You Haven't Got A Girl. Fox Trot-Everything's 0, K.

With Me. £3008. Fox Trot-dust To Be With

You To-night. Fax Trot-The Song Without

A Name. 22435. Walte-Me Heart Belongs to a girl

Who Belongs to Somebody

Elre, 22435. Fox Trat-I Don't Mind Walkin*

In The Rain. 23008. Fox Trut-I'll Be A Friend With

Pleasure. Fox Trot-And Then Your

Lips Met Mine. 22582 Fox Trot-You're Simnly Delish. Fox Trot-Caribbean Love

Song. Waitz-My Lonely Heart. Fox Trot-Inve For Sale,

22598 Fox Trot-Where Have You Been. Fax Trot-Little Spanish

22363.

22602.

Dancer. Fox Trot-Lonesome Lover. Fox Trol-Broadway Melady, 21880, Fox Trot-You Were Meant

For Me. Waltz-When Your Hair Has

Turned To Silver, 22595. God Save The King. 11.30 p.m. Clase Down.

SUNDAY, 10.00-11.00 a.m. St. Joseph's Church Relay.

1. Blessing Of The Palms,

Holy Mass.

n.

Kyrie.

b. Tristis est anima Men

T Eram Quasi Agnus

(L. Perosi).

(L. Perosi).

(L,.Perosi). Offertory. Sanctus, Agnus Dei and

of

d. Bent Qui Lugent

Benedictur

the Blessed

3. Benedletion Sacrament.

11.00 .m. Chinese Programme. 1.30 pm. Weather Report, Local Thine, ele.

2.00 p.m. Close Down.

8.00-10.00 p.m. European Pro. gramme of Columbia Records kindly supplied by Messrs. Anderson Munic Co.

8.00-8.50 p.m. Symphanie Fantastique (Berlioz).

Folix Weingartner conducting the London Symphony Orchestra, L.708, L.1703. L.1710, 1.1711, L.1712, and L.1713, 000 pan. Weather Report, Local

Hoath admitted his indebted-Time, etc. noos to the hotel. Ho said he 8.60-10.00 p.m.

stayed there until the eve of his Organ Solo-The Valkyries (Wagner). trial, and then tried to arrange Organ Solo-Toccata In F (Widor).

with his mother to pay the bill, but she was away. He then had

to go to the Old Balley, and had no opportunity of roturning to the hotel. He was now arrang Ing to pay the bill.

Quentin Maclean. DX66. Song The Shepherd on the Rock

(Schubert).

Bella Bailile (Soprano), 9619. Octal-Mignon Introduction of

Romanco (Thomas art, Robertson).

One girl alors caught my atten- the only she seemed

800 meters (Senior), O King-tion. Yee; 2, Wa Pak-luen; 3, Li Pui-thoroughly plain girl on the floor. Her fat, short legs seemed con-

shum.

Senior Champion.-Wong

King-

fuk (0% points); runner-up Li Mastantly out of place, in spite of the

chung (8 pts.).

Junior Champion.-Leung sang (14 points); runner-up tion-sang (7 points).

strong arms of her partner, and he Wai. seemed to be straining every Chasfibre to lend her. She, poor thing. fell over his feet more than once in the crowded ballroom. Her gown, which an one side trailed the floor,

WILL WAIT FOR TEXT. [became a constant worry to passing

couples.

Her clumsy movemente were a those very unpleasant contrast to sylphlike, graceful other, with their pretty little oval faces. I felt instinctively sorry for her, and won- ever braved dered how she had coming.

MR. STIMSON POSTPONES BLESSING OF PACT.

Washington, Mar. 27. 3r. Stinson has cancelled his adresu to plan to broadcast an

Round and round the room this morrow blessing the Franco-Kalian! Naval Agreement. He

desame couple moved. Obviously he clares that he will withhold com- was "stuck"-as they say In Am- ment until the pact is completed and erica when a girl gets more than the full text available.

once across the room with the same Mr. Stimson

how

aw the German man. Ambassador yesterday.Rruter's

LAmerican Service.

Past the "stagline" (extra men) they went, but with no one suth- eiently sympathetic to "cut in."

returned My own "boy friend"

The Health Bulletin of Eastern with drinks and cigarettes. Follow- Ports, issued for week-ending Marching my gaze he laughed and said, 21, shows that of Plague. Baghdad"My dear, have you ever seen any-

ข" suffered three enses and three deaths, thing more ghastly? Hombay Casa

two deaths, and

he con- Before I could answer Colombo 3 cases and 3 fatalities, and tinued: "She's the bure of the

Calcutta had Prom-Penh 1 death.

ant 3;

182 enses of cholera and 68 deaths: party; sister of one of my richest classinates. Wait a minute and Chittagong and 3; Madras Negupatam 1 death; Pondicherry 25ou'll see the kid she is dancing and b Bangkok one of ench, Prom, with hold aut the distress signall

Sure enough, as he "pushed" his Penh i denth, and Saigon one notifen- tion. There was one case of small-"piano" past the row of bored look- pox in Greater Shanghal and tweing "stags," a dollar bill was out- deaths in Shanghai: Calcutta GD anding from his hand at her back. Not 54; Bombay 1 and 1: Chittagong 3 the slightest notice was taken; only enses: Cochin 17 and 1; Karachin smile rippled along the line of cases: Madras 3 and 2: Rungon faces above their white shirt fronts. rate; Saigon 1 death; Canton 2 uses,

"Take more than that to sell her," Shanghai also recorded six deaths

remarked one of the "stage" stand- from meningitis.

ing near me.

A Grand Concert will be held under the auspices of St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas on 2nd May, in the Hall of King's College, in aid of Brigade Funda.

Octet-Mignon Polonaise (Thomas

arr. Robertson).

the

Bame

I was completely amazed and gasped as I watched young man hold out a five-dollar bill on the second round. Nothing happened and by the time we had finished our drinks the couple had come round. for the fourth

time with two ten-dollar bills fluttering

hand.

This question Messrs. Schroder raise in the course of a discussion approving the recent suggestion made by the "Economist," that a way towards the solution of our Industrial difficulties might be found by the calling together of a representative conterence of trade union leaders and captains of In- dustry with an impartial chairinan of high standing and recognised in- tegrity,

The Great Northern Telegraph Co., Ltd., and the Eastern Extension Aus- tralasia and Chinn Telegraph Co., Ltd., advertise that the charges for telegrams will be collected it a re- duced rate of B5 cents to equal Gold Frane 1.00, from April 1.

SHARE PRICES.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.

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

Banks.

Hongkong Bank, $2016 b. Chartered Bank £16. Mercantile A. and R. £25% n.

East Asia $118 h.

Insurances.

Canton Jus.. $1395 s. Union Ins.. $625 an.

Chinn Underwriters, $3.66 5. China Fires, $636 n.

H. K. Fire Ins., $1300 n X Div.

Shipping.

Douglas, $25 n.

n.

H. K. Steambonts, $25 Indo-Chinas, (Def.) $30 n. Union Waterboats, $37 n.

Mining.

Benguets, $10 b.

Kailans, 86. n.

S'hal Explorations, Tls. 5/11⁄2 m. Raubs $38 b.

b.

Docks, etc. Kowloon Wharves, $161 Whampoa Docks, $20 South China Motore $10 n. Chine Providents, $5.25 b. Hongkewn, Tls. 282 b. New Engineers, Tis. 5 b Shanghai Docks, Tls, 108 b.

Cottons.

Ewo Cotton Tls. 14.56 b. S'hai Cotton Tis. 106 b. Lands, Hotels, etc.

11. and S. Hotels, $14.10 b.

1. K. Land $84% 1.

S'hai Land Ths. 403 h. Humphreys, $16.70 n. Realties, $9.85 ea.

Public Utilitles. Tramways, $17.75 b. Peak Trams, (old) $141⁄4 n. Star Ferries, $88 b.

China Lights, (old) $24.00 b. '

II. K. Electrics, $77% b. Telephones, $47 b.

China Buses, Tls. 18 n. Singapore Tractions, 6/6 s.

Industrials.

China Sugars, 80 cts. n. Malabonu $40 b.

Canton Ices, $3.80 8.

Cements (Comb.) $16.35 b. Ropes, $13.65 b X. Div. Venz: Goldfolds $3.75 b.

Stores, etc. Dairy Farms, $24% en. Watson, $12.60 n. Der A. Wings, 1 n. Lane Crawfords, $4.25 s. Mackintosh, $20 n. Sinceros, $18

Miscellaneous. Amusements, $20 n. Constructions. $5.50 n. B'que Ind. G. Bonds, $68% b.

J. It. Squire Celeste Octet. 9507. frantically from the young man's KOWLOON FOOTBALL CLUB

1

To my horror, up stepped the most attractive man in that crowd of mon, closed his hand on the notes and took over the fat, perspiring 1500.girl. It was truly pathetic to see her round, flat face' light up with surprise and pleasure as

sho felt horbolf clasped in the strong arms of her new partner.

The retiring "seller" dropped off

DINNER DANCE,

Wednesday,

15th April,

the floor to the bar with the attitude at 8 pm. in the Rose Room

Choir-When The Crimson Sun Had

Set (Grantham). Manchester Cathedral Choir. 3500. Organ-Chorale Prelude On The Old

104th., Psalm (Parry),

Dr. A. Wilson. Violia Solo-Coprice Viennois

(Kreisler).

Nacum Blinder. DX7. Sung-O Lovely Night (Teschamacher). Damo Clara Butt (Contralto). PXI. Organ Solo-Fantanlò In G Minor

(Bach).

Edouard Commette, 1552, Vocal Octet-Panims 95 and 23. Vocal Octot-Psalm 145.

London Male Voice Octet stez. Cello Solo-Tarantello (Popper),

W. H. Bquire. L2371. Could this have happened in Eng- 10.00 p.m.

Close Down.

fland? I don't believe so. Perhaps N.B.Commencing from Thursday, our men are not so thoughtful with April 2, the European evening trans- missions, on Tuesday and Thursday regard to flowers, sweets and other evenings, will commence at 6 pm. little attentions, but loyalty, even fair .sex. instead of 5 p.m. daring, the summer to the plainest of the

would be inbred, months.

of "I'd have sold at any price," and the ripple of mirth along the line of "stags" was unmistakable.

Only the short, fat girl was utterly Peninsula Hotel.

oblivious.

Tickets $5. Book early as

tickets are limited.

*TAYAM

RAINCOATS

and

UMBRELLAS.

We have received a new stock of Raincoats that, are Guaranteed Waterproof.

Made expressly for us in Shades of Grey, Fawn and Navy in three different lengths, which enable us to fit the shortest or tallest figures.

Stocked in all sizes from

28 to 48 chest with or without a belt.

Prices range from $19.75.

Less 10% Discount for Cash.

Wm. Powell, Ltd.

Specialists in Gentlemen's Wear.

10. Ice House Street.

ARTS &

CRAFTS

FOR MODERN STYLE

INTERIOR

DECORATIONS IN

ORNAMENTAL PLASTER,

DECORATIVE GLASS,

ELECTRO-PLATED CAST

& WROUGHT METALS.

Designs & Estimates Free.

SHOWROOMS:

4, DES VOEUX ROAD, CENTRAL. TELEPHONE 24178.

FELIX HAT SHOP York Building, next to Moutrio's,

NOW SHOWING Most attractive Canton Crepe Afternoon Frocks stadi

Printed Crepe de Chine 3 piece. Costumen an well un

Lacquered Panama and Luen Straw Modal Hata

100% DEPENDABLE!

ROBAK

REGISTERED

TRADE MARK

MADE IN

ENGLAND

ENJOY YOUR

SHAVE TO-MORROW

For all Safety Razoṛn of the “WAFER" Blade type, excepting the roount now type Gilletto. Made by

The AUTO-STROP SAFETY RAZO Co., Ltd.—London.

by

Sold THE PHARMACY $1.50

for 10

(Speals). Introductory offer)

tho

On the eve of his departure the University Union in for Home on leave, Professor Union Assurably Room Inst C. A. Middleton Smith, popular ing. Warm tributen were" paid: Professor of Engineering at the to the personal worth of the Fro Hongkong University, was the fossar and the valuable work he guest of honour at an enthusiastic has, during his lung: association, tea-party held by the members all performed, for the institution.!

Page 15Page 16