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RUMJAHN WINS FROM NET.

VOLLEYING BEATS CASSUMBHOY.

L. T. A. GROUND QUESTION.

DOUBTS EXPRESSED AT ANNUAL MEETING.

Despite the unanimous expressions

CONSUL SHOT DEAD.]

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RESULTS IN THE RECĦNT COMPETITIONS.

DEMENTED CLERK'S CRIME AT MARSEILLES.

The results of recent competitions Parls. March. 4 The Turkish Consul at Mar- arranged by the Royal Hongkong W. J. Buller won the Junior Section of opinion given at previous meetings, sollten was murdered in his office Golf Club were announced yesterday. there still remains & grave clenient this morning by a young clerk who Championship, 12 and 11, with W. H.

committed suicide Edmonds. There were 18 entries. of doubt as to whether the Hongkong afterwards

S. Miss

Curtin and D. K. P.

Edward Lawn Tennis Association will acquiro The Consul was sitting at his desk

of 80-18-72 secured the its own ground this year.

At the annual meeting of the An-whon the clerk entered, and began with well toursome prize. Other

Grimble,

E.

won the nów

sociation yesterday, Mr. R. E. Lind-to complain of not being treatca mixed soll, the President, who was in the with proper consideration. Ho scores were Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Dod- reminded the representatives then drew two revolvors from his well, 90 (12) 70; Mr. and

96 (21) 77; Mr. and Mrs. present of the unanimous decisions locket and fired twice, Wounding

Patterson, two up. made at extraordinary general meet the Consul in the arm. The lat. A. B. Stewart, 87 (0) 78.

Peel,

the played on inge on this subject, but said that had since heard many doubts express-tor ran out of the room. but the

Three players tied for the medal ed as to the advisability of the As-murderer caught him up on the

wounding his victim in the non round on the old course. They were sociation acquiring a ground on the landing, and fired four more shots site selected in Kowloon.

G. F. Holo, 92 (18) 74; E. J. K. Mr. M. K. Le appealed for ox wrist, heart, and ribs, the bullet J. 8. MacLaren, 83 (0) 75; Hon. Cmdr.

of opinion on the matter in the heart being fatal

88 (12) 74 Other scores Wecke from the representatives, stating that The clerk then went back to the were J. B. Mackie, 65 (10) 75; F unless they had whole-hearted support

know.

Mr. Lindsell said the Association

course.

Shanghal visitor's Cup. The beat 18. holes of the morning were done by 8. J. H. Fox, 83: (0) 74, and in the

Fant rallies maintained interest in the match between SA. Rum- Jahn and J.A.E. Casaumbhoy in the open singles tennis championship yesterday, although at times the play fell to a mediocro standard.

Rumjahn initiated and stuck grimly to a volleying campaign, which Cassumblay, with a little more intelligent application of the principles of court-craft, might caally have destroyed or rendered impotent. Rumjahn was not very definite in his overhead work and could have been worried into many blunders if fed sufficiently. Cas- aumbhoy's attempts to pass him with drives were quite fruitless of its members, the Association could Consul's office and fired two shots 3. de Rome, 81 (5) 70; E. Grimblo,

was suffering 90 (18) 77. and afforded "Sirdar" the chances not go forward with the scheme. If in his chest, He

Hon. Cmdr. Hole, with a score of he desired to put the ball away they were in favour of the project from incurable tuberculosis, and

the Association would carry on, but in thought to have been out of his 88 and 08-186-36-150, won the eith nent angle volleys.

if not, then ho hoped they would let mind. None the leas. Cannumbhoy scored points with some magni- the meeting ka ficent shots, particularly notice- able being a deceptive half-court had, since the last extraordinary drive made from acute angles, Ho general meeting, secured the ground Cricket Club, where they were able afternoon by Dr. C. H. Barton, 89

selected in Chatham Road for one quickly to erect a stand, that the ox-(15) 74: Other scores were: obviously did not trust himself year at a rental of $5. The Excentive hibition took place. He thought it. A. Campbell ... overhead and allowed, many almple Committee decided not to implicato! only right to make this explanation S. J. H. Fox

people werO disappointed A. Loach..... "kills" to go by.

was not staged on Dr. C. H. Burton

H. Hampton kille should have won the second net, taking a 4-1 lead, but Rum- of opinions from members. The Hongkong side.

Secretary had sent out a circular As regards the accounts, the re- G. F. Hyde jahn, playing the best tennia of Sect

lotter inviting clubs to intimate colpts from the Helen Wills exhibi-G. C. Worrall .... the match, staged a typical

whether they would be willing to take tion amounted to $2,347.32 and the Lt. W. D. Hughes covery, and won in straight sets at out debentures if the scheme was expenditure about $1,200, leaving a A. D. Humphreys 6-1, 6-4.

adopted and the Association incor-profit of about $1,100. The balance A. C. 1. Bowker..

R. S. W. Faterson 102 04 106 80 160 Disjointed team work cost Lee porated, and so far he had received of the profits enme from the Andrews G. R. Horridge..

The Bogey Pool (ald course) was to J. their match against Ho Ka-lau and that the clubs were not keen on the

B. MacDonald for auditing won by La R. Andrewes (4) 8 up. The Man-kit.

The second prize want to J. II. Ander- Yew

Interport scheme.

After

some discussion, it won pro the accounts free of charge.

Mr. Deacon seconded the report son (4) 1 up; R. A. Campbell (7) posed by Mr. Denton, and seconded

(8) 1 up; 8. J. H. W. Mulcaby it

A.

the AR- which was unanimously adopted. up; talion Secrets, chastructed to

The following officers were then Fox (9) 1 up; E. O. Priestley (11) 1 write to lengue club representativen elected:

President, Mr. R. E. Lindsell; Vice. up; G. F. Hyde (13) 1 up; J. S. Dykes (16) 1 up; Hon, Cdr. G. F. H. Holo sking them to bring the scheme to

(18) 1.up. Other scores were C. W. the notice of their committees, and President, Mr. M. K. Lo:

Mr. C. P. F. James; Hon. F. Booker (4) all square; J. B. Mac-

re-

the Association further than

th thay had heard further expressions that the geog

Wal-tong and Luk Ding-cheong no replies, which seemed to indicato exhibonclusion he expressed thanks

department, but

couple were superio was sufficient dear them success. There were many brilliant individual phases in the game, providing sustained interest for the onlookers. The smooth work of Ho and Yew will offer strennans opposition Fincher and Goldman in the semi- final next week.

The complete results were:

Open Singles,

to

In

Hon.

82 83 105 14 161

88 87 170 18-162

87 86 178 20 153

94 89.183 20 158

86 69 176 22 155 88 05 183 26 107 101 4 157 01 90 181 24 15%

88 90 178 20 158 BB 87 176 10 169 87 92 179 20 159 88 88 174 14 160

for them to inform the Association Secretor, Mr. D. 8. Green; Hon. Laren (0) all square; Dr. C. H. Burton

whether or not they were in favour of the schemu.

(15) all square; T. R. Rowlle (18) all

League Secretary, Mr. 9. A. Gray.

Executive Committee, Messrs. E. C. Fincher, E. J. It. Mitchell, S. A. Rum-square. Julin and E. de Souza.

Tribute to Helen Wills. The Chairman, in proposing the adoption of the report and accounts,

Mr. Dencon (Civil Service C. C.) S. A. Ruminhn bent J. A. E. Cas- Rold he would do to pay tribute to

Mrs. Helen Willn who gave exhibl raised the question of the heavy ex- car, pense of balls during the league see- sumbloy 6-4, 6-4.

tions while in Hongkong last year, sen, and suggested that where clubs and C Divisions, They had been given to understand

Open Doubles.

Ho Ka-lau and Yew Man-kit beat Lee Wai-tong and Luk Ding-cheong,

3.6, 6-3, 0-3.

Ilandienp Singles "A."

Col. J. G. Lecky heat R, K. Valen- tine 6-2, 6-2,

Inndicap Singles "B."

J. Wilson beat J. Ferguson 1-6, 7-5, 6-3.

Jensen beat Williams 6-3, 6-4.

Handicap Doubles. Henderson and Muneghan beat Tufton and MneDougall 6-4, 0-3.

T. J. and E. R. Price beat Stock and Worrell 6-4, 2-0, 0-4.

Handicap lixed Doubles. Grimble and Miss Hancock beat Railton and Mrs. Stafford Smith, 6-4, 6-2.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME, Open Singles,

F. C. Fincher v. Ho Ka-lau.

Open Dauhlen.

S. A. and H. D. Rumjahn v. Chiu

And Hung.

Club Championship.

Tufton v. Sullivan, Valentine v. Harkins.

Handicap Singles "A."

Walte v. Bowker.

Handicap Doubles.

Mackie and Mayhew y. Humphries

and Blaker.

Handicap Mixed Doubles.

Barton and Miss Hallifax v. R. Tuncock and Miss Hancock.

Cal. and Mrs. Lecky or Palmer and Miss Stevenson v. Segalen and Mrs.

Brown.

CHARITY FOOTBALL.

SERVICE TEAMS FOR SATURDAY.

The teams to represent the Services in the charity football matches on the Clab ground at Happy Valley on Saturday have been selected, and will composed of the following players: Johnson (Bor

be

derevs); Pte.

Tel. Dixon

Pte. Channing

Sherres

(11.M.S.

Stoker Under- (Bor

wood (Borderers); Pte. derers). Pte. Davis (Borderers), A. Bland (H.M.S. Devonshire), S. B. A. Rawan (Royal Naval Hospital), Skinner

Medway). Reserves: (H.M.S. Devonshire). LIC

A. B.

ES. Odin),

LIS

Mullane (Borderers), Pte. Christes and L/C Campbell (Argylls).

Junior team. Marine Wilson (H.M.S. Tamar);

Freerson L/B (Twelfth Honvy Battery), Gr. Taylor (Twelfth math Heavy, Battery); Laig, la (II.M.S. Cumberland), Gr. Pardes (Twelfth Heavy Battery), Pto. Yeoman

Rawson (R.A.0.0.), Capt., L/C

and

Bryant (81st. Heavy Battery), A. B. Nash (H.M.8. Medway), Pte, Lazenby (L.A.5.0.) A. B. Gore (H.M.8. Cumberland). Roserves: E. R. A. Cox (H.M.S. CUB- berland), A. B. Ashman (II.M.S. Cumberland), Pto. McKenna (Argylle), Pte. Shearer (Argylls) and Ptc. Alneils (RA:Q.C).

FRIENDLY HOCKEY.

TEAM TO REPRESENT CLUB

AGAINST MEDWAY..

The following will represent Hongkong Hockey Clubseconds against a team from H.M.8. Medway on Monday afternoon on the Clab Ground at 6.10 o'clock:-R. W. Bapsed, LA..B. Duncan, L. F. Nicholson, J. E. Potter,

E. G. 9. Dala, H. J. D. Lowe.

G. F. Eees, 8. HI, W. A. Nowers, B. J. H. Fox and in D. Kilbee.

ARMY RECRUITING. WAR OFFICE ANNOUNCES RE-OPENING.

that it was not possible for Mrs. entered teams in

for rs the C Division team should be ablo

London, Mar. 31. Helen Wills to make the trip to Hong- to use the bulls which had been used kong. Acting that

Division team. once by the

The restrictions imposed on Hongkong C. C. who had kindly kept

Mr. S. A. Gray suggested that the

Invite the st ind up in rendiness for hur visitį T.T.A. should f the recognised be removed on April 1, it was an- estimates from army recruiting last August will the for Rome considerable time after the the local agents of cricket Interport, then pulled it tennis ball makers for the supply of nounced by the War Office to-day.

and within down,

a week received the Lenin balls in bulk for the whole sca-Recruiting will be opened for all wireless telegram that she would se arriving in Hongkong on the fellow. Hon, and the clubs should purchase branches of the army.

The minimum height standard them from the Association for a flat ing Monday. The result was they price. In this way considerable av of G ft. 3 in. for infantry recruits were unable to stage the exhibition Ing to the clubs should result. in Hongkong, and it was only through the kindly

grace of the

Both suggestions were placed bo-will be re-introducod.-Router?a Kowloon fore the Executive Committee.

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