1933-11-27 — Page 7

CHINESE AND ARMY IN A POOR MATCH

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poorest game of the season. Bul- dry was little better. Higgins was

FINE DISPLAY OF

PEARLS

BARGAIN OFFERS IN HONGKONG

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1933.

Mr. Kodaka, the well-known

INSURANCE OF ATLANTIQUE

GUILLOTINE IN TOWN SQUARE

TEN YEARS' HARD FOR SISTERS

never given the ghost of a chance Japanese pearl merchant, whose TOTAL LOSS, OR TO WHAT became known as

BE REPAIRED?

tha

"aulphuric acld trial" ended at Aix-en-Provence, France, on alther to shine or prove himself a annual exhibitions in Hongkong

November 1, when the following failure. Greenshields was back in have become an established event the middle line for most of thent this time of the year, is again

STORY as extraordinary dosentences were pronounced:

the contral game, and Hocquard, Rarely no-here and will show a collection

nny in the history of marine Georges Sarrot, glected, could do little on his own. at Messrs. Komor and Komor's ag

But if the Army forwards usual, commencing to-day, continu- insurance fa given in explanation figure, found guilty of murder, son- of the long delay in settling the tenced to death, and ordered to be were left to forage for them-ing for ten days only.

Last year Mr. Kodaka was un-ense of the 42,500-ton French liner guillotined in the public square at selves, it can be said that the

The sisters Philomene and Chinese vanguard were spoon- able to visit the Colony on ue-Atlantique, burat-last January off Aix-en-Provence, and

While the ship lies in the dry Katherine Schmidt, sentenced to 10 fed. Only they swallowed their count of the fact that he respond- Guernsey, spoons, threw away their feed,ed to an Invitation to exhibit at and danced lazily round the bali Amsterdam, where record business dock at Cherbourg, the. Paris years' imprisonment, with the equi- Whilst in Europe he Court which is hearing the de-valent of a man's hard labour sen- was done,

owners, the Com-tence. whilet Allan and Morrison nipniso vialled Derlin, Brussels, Paris mand of the

Kathering and Phifemene were ped in to save them from trip-and other important centres, and pagnie Sud-Atlantique, that the ping over it.

whilst there secured a large num underwriters should pay as for a found "Not qulity" of murder, but But after allowing for the ir ber of the latest designs in Jowel- "total loss," is awaiting the re-were declared guilty of defrauding now port of the Expert Commission companies with whom the victims responsibilities of the Chinese for lery mounted, which ho in

appointed to report on the tech- of Sarret's crimes had been insured. wards, due recognition must be showing here.

They were also sentenced to 10 Cultured pearls are much sought nienl aspects of the case. given the Army defence for their

The great liner, although sho years' banishment from Aix-en- excellent work.

after in Europe, and at the present moment prices are lower than cost about £2,500,000 to build, was Provence after their term of im- they have ever been owing to the insured-for the most part in Lon-prisonment. extremely favourable exchange. don-for 100,000,000 francs (£800,- that Mr. 000 at par), in respect of all risks It should be noted

to the hull, and for a further sum Kodaka's visit this year is for ton

In franca amounting to nearly days only, as he has other im-

£000,000 at par, payable only in portant engagements to full.

the event of total loss.

Allan was never in difficulties and Morrison emerged as usual with coloura flying. Combey, too extricated his charge from some awkward situations. These were the bright spots in the Army team. The individual honours among the Chinese were carried off by Li Tin-sang (he nearly scored a five minutes!), goal in the last Long Wing-chui, Leung In-chan and Cheung Pak-shung.

Recaptures Old Form

The two backs held the Army inside trio in a vice-like grip, and had they not allowed themselves to be surprised, the Army goal would never have been scored,

Leung

'Wing-chui recaptured some of his old form, and both in defence and attack was a leading light.

But entertaining as these in. dividual players were, one had to recognise that the game fell very far short of what WES promised and of what the teams were capable.

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There was a blank sheet at the Interval, which was not surprising as neither seta of forwards looked likely to score in a month of Sun-

days.

The second half was well ad- vanced when Greenshields turned Baldry's centre to good nccount.

In the gathering gloom (the game having started late owing to a second division match) Chinese made half hearted efforts to equalize, the last incident of note being a free kick by Wong Mec-shun which Just dropped over the bar.

the

FUKIEN CRISIS

more

Sarret was fined 100 francs (168.).

When sentence was pronounced Sarret smiled sardonically.

THE CRIMES.

The underwriting contracts pro- • Enormous crowds gathered out- vide that if repairs cost than the sum for which the hullside the courthouse while the jury is insured, the vessel shall be re-were deliberating, and double rows garded as a total loss, in which of guards were necessary when the case both the policies become pay-risoners were driven away amid

cries of "To death " toable.

(Continued from Pago 1.) cumbent upon every citizen

wholeheartedly for the work welfare and for the very existence of the country. While the Govern

This means that underwriters would have to find over £2,000,000 at the present rate of exchange,

Sarret, a Levantine who had become a naturalised Frenchman,

marriage, were accused of a series and the Schmidt sisters, who were of crimes, including murder and swindling.

E RADIO BROADCAST

TO-DAY'S BROADCAST.

RELAY OF THE H.K. HOTEL

DANCE ORCHESTRA

From Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 355 metres:

11-11.30am. Stock and Exchange

11.30 am. Chinese recorded pro- Quotations, Weather Report, ater gramme.

12.30 p.m. European programmg of recorded music.

1 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report.

1.15 p.m. A relay of the Hongkong Hotel Orchestra by 'courtesy of the Management (During the intervals recorded music will be broadenst 1.10 p.m. Local Weather Forecast. from the Studio). Timo, etc.

2 p.m. Clone Down.

5.8 p.m. European programme. 5-7 p.m.

A relay of the Hongkong Hotel Dance Orchestra from the Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden by courtesy of the Management (During the intervals recorded music will be broadenst from the Studio),

7 p.m. Closing Local Stock Quota- tions, etc.

7.3-7.40 p.m. Concert Items, Orchestral-The Skaters

(Waldteufel). Orchestral-Estudiantina

(Waldteufel).

International Concert Orchestra.. Vocal Duet-Gendarmes Duch, from

"Genevieve de Brahant" (Farnte-Offenbach).

Frank Mullings and Norman

Allin Vocal Duet-Love and War (Cooks).

ment is doing its very best in though it may be observed that Germans by birth and French by Pianoforte Solo-Ilungarian

negotiating with foreign powers to maintala China's sovereignty and interests, and in stamping out com- munistic members to secure per- manent peace and order, Fukien secessionists engineered by Chen Ming-shu and Li Chal-sum, have openly revolted against the

National Government.

MIXED CROWD.

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In so doing, they have' rallied around themselves the Socialists, the Nationalists, the Reactionists, and the Third Party. They have deserted the Kuomintang, defied the national flag, and betrayed the

Chinese nation.

They supply provisions, arms and ammunition to the Communists and are undoing what the National Government has done at a tremend- ous cost in the past year.

In harbouring the dangerous Communists, the revolutionists in Fukion are converting Fukien into a second Klangst, and in befriend- ing our ambitious neighbour, they are turning Fukien into another There was an excellent atten-Manchuria-Wah Kiu Yat Po.. dance and the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall kicked off,

QUIET DETERMINATION TRIUMPHS-

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BRITONS IN GERMAN

PRISON

ONE BIT OF BREAD

IN 20 HOURS

different sets of underwriters are divergently in the interested separate policies,

The trial was mainly concerned with the murder of an unfrocked priest, Chambon, and his fiancee, Mm2. Ballandreau, whose bodies Sarret was charged with dissolving in a bath of sulphuric acid.

A BELFAST TENDER, On behalf of the underwriters it has been maintained that the vessel could be repaired and al-

On more than one occasion dur- though the owners have insisted that she should be classed as ning the trial the Schmidt slsters, total loss the Commission appointed recalls Reuter, tried to attack by the French Court Invited Sarret.

The prosecution has claimed that tenders.

These tenders have now been among other deaths for which Sar- received, and the lowest sent in ret and the Schmidt sisters were is, from a Belfast firm of world-responsible was that of Magali Herbin, a young consumptive wo man who died while in the care of Katherine and Philomene,

wide reputation.

appreciably

This has led to a new and com- British plicated dispute. The firm's tender is cheaper in terms of franes than the cost in pounds of paying the "hull" polley in francs, for the reason that the pound is now worth only 80 francs, whereas the cost of repairs in Eng- land has not risen since 1931, Should, however, the franc's exchange value fall, the tender might easily exceed the "total figure in francs at which a loss claim is payable.

Indeed, it is believed that the present Belfast tender in terms of the franc would exceed the sum for which the buli was insured, in the event of the pound becoming

Others against whom charges had also been brought were acquitted.

OBITUARY

BRIG-GEN, COMPTON Drig:Gen. C. W. Compton has died following an operation.--Our Own Correspondent,

Rhapsody (lazti No. 12 C Sharp

Minor.

Trene Scharrer. Song-Ay, Ay, Ay, Gayana

(Perez-Friere).. Song-lenchido de Amor Santo

(Dolores-Breton),

Michele Mcta (Tenor).

Cello Solo-Evening Snag

(Schumann).

'Cello Solo-Jocely (Godards).

Fablo Chaels.

7.40-8 p.m. From the Studio. Selections by Jerry Mannilla and

He Romantic Crooners.

Programme.

Sweet Lei Lehun,

t.

2.

I'm Young and lealthy (From

42nd Street).

Drowsy Waters.

4.

Three Wishes.

5.

Doll Dance.

6.

Shuffle Of to Buffale (From

42nd Street).

8 p.m. Report.

Local Time and Weather

8.3-11.30 p.m.

A relay from the Ko Shing Theatre.

10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press

Nows.

11.30 pm. Close Down.

All records in the above Europeati programmes are selected from Z.B.W's Library."

CHARITY FUNDS.

MRS. DORA BELL

Brig.-Gen, Charles W.. Compton, C.B., C.M.G., pas. 64 years of age when he died. He joined the army in 1880 rising to the rank DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF of Captain and then Major in two worth 86 francs or more,

What will happen now is doubt-decades. He was for six years Adjutant of the Indian Volunteers

We have received the following ful.

the North West additional donations to the Hong- and served on Frontier towards the close of the kong Benevolent Society in memory last century. He was decorated of the late Mrs. Dora Boll: for his services then and during Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Digby $5

Smith n the European War he was tioned in despatches and received Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bowes the dignitles of C.M.G., and C. B. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Childe.. He was also a Commander of the Hon. Mr. C. G, Alabaster Order of Leopold of Belgium.

Mr. J. Fleming Since 1919 bo had lived in m tirement with his wife who died in 1926, and his daughter.

But pending the reauit of the to have the idea he was shooting be. AFTER being imprisoned for 18 action against the underwriters, tween rugby posts. Wing Mee-shun, hours in Germany as suspected the owners of the vessel are taking presented with two golden opportunit- spies, Mr. Philip Tenner, of no steps. The company's position les, shot wildly and missed the goal Saddleworth, Yorks, and

Dr. Is that having been advised that by yards. Tum Kong-pak only

Ramsden, of Dobcross, have re- the cost of repairs would exceed glstered one ren! shot, and that was

the sum assured, they have aban- anvedi

doned her to the underwriters.

And it wasn't only in the shooting department that the Chinese were off colour. Their mid-fleld move ments lacked that cohesion and understanding which has hitherto been such characteristics.

During the whole match I saw only one, really praiseworthy constructive attack by the Chinese, and this result ed in their first goal.

It started from Leung In-chan in the Chinese half. The ball travelled to Wong, thence to Yeung, buck to the centre, where Tum Kong-pak dil the rest. A really pretty goal.

The Club's Goals

turned to Saddleworth,

Mr. Tenner is the eldest son of Col. G. Tenner, managing director of Tenner Brothers, and chairman of the Colne Valley Conservative Association,

GIRL LOSES BREACH APPEAL

Dr. Hulton's home is at Parbold. Mr. Tenner, in an Interview, said that while at Munich they bought a book on Hitlerism printed in Eng- lish, and it was through this that the trouble arose.

They were motoring near Nurem. PHRASE THAT PUZZLED berk and collided with a cyclist who hnd ne proper light on his machine.

A JUDGE

'EXPLORER'S WIFE.

men.

Lady Conway of Allington Dies in Palestinė.

Jerusalem, Nov. 26- The denth has occurred of Lady Conway of Allington.-Our Own Correspondent.

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Mr. G. G. N. Tinson Mr. A. S. Machichan

10.

Hon. Mr. D. E. Tratman

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Mr. A. L. Shields

10

Mr. D. J. Lewis

10

Mr. C. A. Middleton Smith, 10 T.A.S.I.

10

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Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Greig .. Mr. and Mrs, S. S. Perry Mr. and Mrs, L. S. Greenhill Mr. and Mrs. Philip Jacks. Mr. and Mrs.R.K. Valentine Home Staff of A.P.C., Hong-

kong....

The pollee intervened, and a de- An appeal for a new trial by mand was made for 178, Gd., which Miss Grace de Lacy, cinema at-

Local Staff A.P.C. they declined to pay, as the cyclist tendant, of Bury-street, Norwich,

While on a visit to her daughter, Chinese Staff A.P.C. was not injured, and they consider who failed to recover damages for But the best came from the Club. The first was the culmination of n left ed he was to blame for the accident. alleged breach of promise of mar-residing in Jerusalem, Lady Con- Ladies Staff A.P.C.

riage against George Watson, a way of Allington, wife of the dis-Chincce Agents, A.P.C. wing

uvement, Bickford sending The result was they were arrested.

Their car was searched and the constable in the Portsmouth Police tinguished first Baron of that Mr. and Mrs. Whyte-Smith Dr. and Mrs. S. Strahan . across the ground first time. Howe

Iller found. The Forer, was dismissed in the Court name, was taken fatally Ill. made as thought to receive it and book about

Before her marriage in 1884 to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Brown jumped over the ball to allow Strange palice could not read it and jumped of Appeal,

Alles de Lacy's case was that, in Baron Conway of Allington, then Hon. Mr. Paul Lauder to bang it into the net, a rasping shot, to the conclusion that the motorista

Martin Conway, Lady Mr. and Mrs. R. Hancock had William December, 1990, Watson For the second, Ernest Strange were engaged in spying.

Next morning they were taken to promised to marry her at the end Conway bere the name Katrina Mrs. M. Murdock. took all the honours. Receiving a forward pass from Howe, he was Armborg and were examined twice of the following year. The defen- Lambard, her father hailing from Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Forsyth

dant pleaded that, if there was a Maine, U.S.A.. tackled by Li Tin-sang. Strange during the day.

WAS handed tum

Her husband gained world fame Mr. and Mrs. A. Sommerfelt real "dummy". feint-

the engagement For 20 hours they had no food promise.

by his explorations and surveys Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Fleap In Egypt, the East, the Hymalayas, Chinese General Chamber

of Commerce .. excopt.a ploce of bread and a cup broken off by mutual consent. of coffee.

and the Alps, while a list of his and

appointments Mr. Wong Kwong-tin publications

Mr. and Mrs. L. H. King Ah Wan occupy a column of Who's Who.

Former Diplomat,

Ing as though to pass to Bickford and then cutting through beween the back to shoot in a terrific shot with his left foot from 15 yards fangs.

Two days later they were told the charge of espionage had been The third was another Strange dropped and they were allowed to Bickford movement, which allowed go on payment of £4 each.

Howe to run in and take the ball first,

beating Wong Wing with a great

angle shot.

Succean did not come to the Chinese NAVAL YARD MAN

unt!! ten minutes of the second halli had elapsed, and then Tam scored as already described. In another ten tainutes, the Chinese had registered their second, Strange accidentally handling in the penalty area, and Tam made no mistake.

From then to the end it was a thrilling struggle. South China ap plied a lot of pressure, although not with any great confidence cr aklit, and the Club defence came out with flying !colours.

The sneaker at to-morrow's meeting of the Rotary Club will be Mr. E. Bacci, who will discourse on "How to learn a language”.

MISSING

CHINESE NOT SEEN SINCE FRIDAY

"THE STRAIGHT GRIFFIN". Mr. Cecil Havers, for Miss da Lacy, mentioned that at the very start of his summing up, Mr. Jus tico Charles told the jury he had never seen a case in which thoro

The Hague, Nov. 20.

J. S. and H. S. Mr. and Mrs. P. S: Cassidy Mr. G. W. Sewell

had been a more frantic attempt The death has occurred here of Mr. Ho Kam-tong to make money and he would be Baron Fickardstein, who will be surprised if the jury thought this an honest claim.

-The ground of the appeal was misdirection by the Judge.

During the reading of the cor- respondence the Master of the Rolls was puzzled by the phrase, "All I ask the straight griffin.**

"I think it means tell me the Lord Justice Blesser pointed out honest truth," sald counsel.

The police have been notifed that Kam Hon, aged 17 years, employed at the Naval Yard, has boon missing from his homo nt Ii, Bowring Street, since 0.30.p.m. on that a Judge was entitled to express the 24th.**

He had been playing a game of mah jong, and excusing himself after one of the hands, ho left the room, and has not been seen since.

hla own view to a jury, and tho Master of the Rolls sald he did not think Mr. Justice Charles Intended to represent Mias de Lney as dis honest, but rather rapacious.

chiefly for remembereit diplomatic services for his country over many years-Our Own Cor- respondent.

Lady Longford.

London, Nov. 26. The Dowager Lady Longford han died.Our Own Correspondent,”

It is announced that a moeting of the Salvation Army led by Commis sloner and Mrs. Benwell will be hold at Hope Lodge. 210, Nathan Road. at 7 o'clock to-night. Friends are cordially welcomed.

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