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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1931.

AQUATIC MEETING.

SWIMMING CONTESTS'

AT CANTON,

LOCAL BASEBALL.

HELENAS SUFFER A REVERSE.

"THE LAWYER'S SECRET."

YOUTHFUL STAR'S COME-BACK.

They found the Buddy starts indicated.

POLICE RESERVE.

ANNUAL AQUATIC

SPORTS.

Police Reserve Orders by the Hon. General of Police, state: Mr. F. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Inspector

Aquatic Sporta.

DUKE OF GLOUCESTER.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION. FOR

APPENDICITIS.

Kowloon Swimming Club, which After their great victory over|

London, Aug. 22. visited Canton over the week-ond to the Japanese, the U.S.S. Helena Charles "Buddy" Rogers really

An operation was performed this, moot the Canton Swimming Bath Club in a series of ovents on Saturday, heart against Hongkong Baseballclusion one draws after seeing baseball nine went out in good is an actor. This is the con-

morning upon the King's third son,' was beaten 31 points to 16%, but Club on Saturday, but suffered a "The Lawyer's Secret" in which

the Duke of Gloucester, for the ro actually gave the local men a keenar

The attention of all Pollco Raser-moval of his appendix. content than the

Revere Bet-back SCOTCH

.It was later reported that the local There were close fialaher to the men too hard hitting

youth, who made the th Annual Aquatic Sports of the condition of His Royal Highness majority of events, all of which, with and the Rotun inrd hit it for them good-forts his comeback. The vists in drawn to the programme of

such a sensational rise to stardom held at the V.ILC, an or about Satur. letin states:

Police and Prison Departments to bo was satisfactory. To-night's bul- ane exception were carried off by the Hongkong winning 10 to 3.

Ruffin was the main

and then "flopped" just as quick-day, September 19th. It includes 'n destroyer of

"The Duke had à quiet day and en and was practically was said to be through in pie-special race open to mambers of the his condition continues satisfac- the Helena unplayable. "He always had a proces“ again if he is given a few more particulars can be obtained from Cr. tory."British Wireleas.

back longkong Police Reserve. Further

Canton men.

Ace.

(C.), a.

Lures. But he will como

chances like this one.

zeal and alertness on Juno 24th, 1931 by following 3 opium smugglers from

The detailed results of the contests | follow:

Two lengths-B. Rasmussen (Cansion of sailors going buck, and only

Sgt. R. J. Hunt, to whom all entries ton), 1; J. Penfield, (Canton), 2; R. three hits went against him,

must be sent before September 1st. Witchell (Kowloon), 2 Time 28 2-6 Hongkong jumped right away from Instead of the usual starring the start, putting up four in the rote to which he was accustomed,

General. High dive-E. A. Brander (C), 1; opening cauto, and adding two in Rogers is one of five principals in

Revolver Practice The regular Blake Piar to the 8. Kamo where he II. Brokenshire (1.); 2: 1. String each of the secsud, Afth and sixth the all-star cast. His part 1 pack at the lower Rund Revolver arrested them. They had 62 tacks of

weekly revolver practice will taka Four lengths Rasmussen (C.), of the loent Longue after their lard Arlen and Clive Brook, 117.15 aurk

South China are again on top secondary to these played by Ranges Wenony, unutar prepared oplum concealed on their 1: F. W. Railton (K.), H. Wooster, smashing victory over the Chinese but it is

The int prisoner was fined (C.), 3. Time 68 4-5 sec,

important because it Musketry Instructor. All members $1.700 or 8 months, the 2nd $1,500 or

under S. 1. Hopkins, ron. Two lengths backstroke. Penfold Athletle yesterday. Souths knocked marks the start of Buddy's come of the Sharpshooters' Company who 7 months and the 3rd. $2,500 or 0 (C.), 1; T. Paget (K.), 2; H. Wooster, the Athletic all over the diamond back: Fay Wray and Jean Ar- have not passed Part III of Training months, on June 25th, 1031. (C.), 3. Time 36 1-5 sec.

|and had them 15 to 3 at the end. “ thur hove the other principal Course should attend without fall..

roles.

Training Course—Part II, ' While not exactly. a gangster The weekly classes for Police Re- from 8th August, story, the entire picture hinges leadquarters, 17, Queen's Rond Cen- servists at the Chinese Company's

Two lengths breaststroke-K. Wi- [choll (K.), 1; T. Paget (K.), 2; B.

Rasmussen (C.), 3. Time 41 1-5.

Springboard diving-C. Witchell (C), 1); E., W. Raision (R.), 2; 1. Stirling (C.). 3.

Team race Canton (B. Rasmussen, J. Penfield, 1. Stirling, H. Wooster, G. Witchell, L. Frost) best Kowloon (T Paget, E. W. Railton, C. Arin, G. Hedley, J. Henry, R. Witchell). Time

3.13 1-6.

Interest in the water-pelo game was always maintained and a close game jended in a three-aft draw. finsmussen (two) and Front were the Beerers for Canton while M. Railton put all three through for Kowloon. The

teams were:

Conton B. Rasmussen, G. Me Hutchin, H. J. Frolich. I. Stirling, H. Wooster, E. Brander, L. Frost,

Kowloon.-E. W. Raitton, F. Angus, 3. Henry, W. Stoker, M. Railton, R. Witchell, C. Aris,

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SCOTTISH LEAGUE

FOOTBALL.

CELTIC CONCEDE A POINT TO ABERDEEN.

London, Aug. 23.

The third week of Scottish First League football produced the custom- ary lack of surprises. Celtic, how- ever, lost point at Aberdeen, while Motherwell failed against Kilmarnock, The Rangers, of course, won.

The following are the detailed results, cabled by Reuter.

FIRST LEAGUE.

Aberdeen

Clyde

Dundee United

Falkirk

Ilamilton

Kilmarnock

Leith

Morton

Queen's Park Hangers

1 Celtic

3 Airdrie

3 Parilek T.

2 Cowdenbeath

6 Dundee

1 Motherwell

4 Ayr

1 Kearts

I Third Lanark

4 SL Mirren

INTERNATIONAL T.T.

N. BLACK WINS IN AN. M.G. MIDGET CAR.

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Tension, Aug. 22. Today's great rond rice for the Rayal Automobile Club International Tourist Trophy was won by N. Black in an M. G Midget. R. Horznechin! in an Alfa Romeo came in second, and S. Crabtree in an M. G. Midget third, ---British Wiriena,

GOLE

the STARS Play it

WHEN THE BALL HAS

A. FAVORABLE LIE

IN A SHALLOW TRAP HAGEN EMPLOYS THE.

CHIP SHOT

ONER

C

Is the explosion shot the only way to get out of traps?

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aro at

Some star players rely solely on the explosion, yet there least three other good ways to iget out of a trap.

If one has a fulr knowledge of chip shots off the fairway, he may save himself many strokes by ap plying this knowledge to shots out of shallow traps where the ball has a favourable fle. The only differ- once in the two should be that in shooting from the trap, the use of a more lofted club is advisable. The ball muat be hit à descending blow, taking sand after the ball Ha hit-Art Kranz.

SWIMMING GALA.

TO BE HELD BY M.CL AT

REPULSE BAY.

ing Children's League a ewimming Under the ausplees of the Minister- ala for members and their friends is pulse Bay on September 8. being arranged take place at Re-

boys and girls has been drafted, the A good programme of events for

and girls (10 to 15 years), raft-to- races including 30 yard race for boya

shore races for boys and girls (15 to 18 years), 25 yard races for children (7 to 10 years), and 15 yard races, with and without fonts, for small children under the nge of Beven. There will also be a paddling race on boards, and rastle building con- petition, and, at 6.30 p.m., a pyjama parade, open to ladies only: "Sildes, abutes and a fish pont on the bench will complete the attractions.

Tickets are obtainable through the Branch Secretaries er from Mrs. R. M. Henderson, 100, The Penk (Tel. 39, extension 280).

The charges, which will include lea, entrance fee to at the events

and Amusements, will be $1 for adults

(members or non-members, and 20 cents for children membra nad 60 cents for children non-members.

SHARE PRICES.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.

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

Banks,

Hongkong Bank, $2,010 sa. Chartered Bank $12. Mercantile A. and B., £20 n.

East Asia $131.80 sa.

Insurances.

Canton Ins., $1.550`n. Unton Ing., $565 1. China Underwriters 36 sa China Fires, $800 *.

.K. Fire Ins., $1,470 n.

Shipping.

Douglas, $24 1.

II.K. Steamboats, $28 1. Indo-Chinas, (Def.) $30 n. Union Waterboats, 328% h.

Mining,

Rengaest $11.10 1. Kailans, 28/9. n.

S'hai Explorations, Tx. 1.85 b. Raubs, $41% A

Decks, etc.

Kowloon Whnives,, $1631⁄4 sa, Whampoa Docks, $28 n. South China Motors $10 a. China Providents, $6.15 9. Hongkews, Tis, 270 s.

New Engineers. Tla. 6.10 T. Shanghai Docks, Tis. 105% n.

Cotions.

Ewo Cotton Tls. 16.60 b- S'hai Cotton Tla. 100.n. Zoon Slags Tis. 11 b.

Lands, Hotels, etc..

H.K. & S. Hotels. (old) $17.60 b. H.K. & S. Hotels, (new) $17-10 s.. H.K. Land, $90 b. S'hai Land Tis, 41-b. Humphreys, $22 b. Realtica, $17.30 b.

Public Utilities. Tramways, $23.80

Ponk Trhms (old) $b. Star Ferries, $945- China Lights, $28.10. H. K. Electrics, $81 b. Macno Electrics, $28 n. Telophones, $47 b. China Busos, Ts. 17.80 n. Singapore Tractions, 8/9 n..

Industrials.

China Sugars 50 cts. b.. Malabons 889 m. Canton fec., $8.10 h. Cemonts..(com.) $20-20 b. Ropes, $21.40 an...

Stores, etc. Dairy Farme, $32.00 n. Watson, $10.50 b. Dar A. Wings, $1 n. Lane Crawfords, $7.70 v. Mackintosh, $18 n. Sinceres, $17% b. Powells, $3.60 1.

Miscellaneous.- Amusements, $27_n... Amusements, Now “B” $22.80 b. Entertainments.$15 n. Constructions $18%-n. B'quo In. G. Bonds, 72% b.

Leave Constable R239 Skolk Karim Bakah has been granted 8 months' leave of absence from the Colony un

1831. Flying Squad.

upon a murder. It is handled n

Strength Constablo R322 F. C.. little differently than usual Aims ral will be held an usual on Tuesday. Parton has been permitted to resign |August 25th, at 5.30 p.tn. All mem-having completed one year's servico of this kind and it will hold your bers of the Chinese Company and of with effect from 19th August, 1931. interest throughout.

the Flying Squad who have not prese Revolver Practice-Revolver_pruc- Part II of Training Course should tice will be carried out on the Bowen attend,

THE DO. X.

Road Revolver Range on Thursday, Chinese Company.

August 27th Instead of Tuesday, Inspection Parade.—All ranks of the August 25th as previously arranged at Chinese Company will poradu at 6.16 p.m. under S. 1. Hopkins, Central Police Station on Friday, Musketry Instructor. All members PROGRESS ON JOURNEY TO August 28th for a general inspection of the Flying Squad who have not

NEW YORK.

of Equipment etc. by the Company passed Part III of Training Course Commander, Fall In at 6.30 p.m.hould attend without fail Paramaribo, (D.G.). Aug. 21.

sharp, under P./Sgt. R. J. Hunt. The final instructional patrol of the Dress-White Uniform, Cap with month of the Hongkang Section will The DO-X, Germany's huge White Cover: Belt (without Frog), take place on Friday, August 28th lying boat, flew up over the Equa Truncheon, Whistle, Armlet and and all members should attend with tor from Belem, Brazil, to this tro-Badge. "Pocket Policeman" and Note-out-fail. Fall in at Central Police pical outpost yesterday, putting Look to be carried. Those not in Station at 6.15 p.m. sharp. Drea another twelve kundred miles of possession of uniform will attend InKhaki Uniform and Cap with Khaki the distance still separating it from mufti., No neraber may be, absent Gover. New York.

from this parade without leave from Sharpshooters' Company. the Company Commander, The Revolver Practice-Revolver_prac- At 11.25 a.m. the air monarchEquipment Officer will make it a pointtice will be carried out on the Bawen busing present. Recruits will; Road Range on Wednesday, August 20th at. 5.16 p.m. · Members will Indian Company.

assemble on the range at that hour Miami, Fla., Aug. 23.

Commendation. →→Constable R253 with bella, holsters, and revolvers. The DO-X has arrived here from Mohamed Ahsan of the Indian Com. Uniform optional Antilla. Cuba.-Reuter's American (pany, Hongkong Police Reserve in

(Sgd.) D.. L. KING, Service.

dropped to a perfect landing on of the Somaraca River here.

attend,

commended by the Hon. I. G. P. fon

RECENT FIRE DISASTER.

D.S.P. (R),

A cross, silhouatted against an ever-mounting pillar of smoke and flame, was visible above the -- scane of horror and destruction during the fire which razed the home for the aged conducted in Pittsburgh by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The blase, started in the men's infirmary and spread to the upper floors..

Nuna who condusted the Little-Sisters of the Poor home bocabva børaldine whom the Bra dyraka through the structure "in" which 250 persons, sash more than sa yaars of age, weris housed. This demmatio picture, shows nuas being Ind away from the stone after; they had aksistad is vonarl the Inmates and landing ald to the injured, Sister. Agathu, mother superior of the home, had to be taken: forcibly from the burning building, äftar she had rushed back to lend the rescue of trapped