1934-01-31 — Page 27

ANTARCTIC

15 YEARS OF

LITIGATION

ENDS WITH APPEAL DISMISSED

Following litigation in chambers and court for over 16 years, a legal decision has been made in the case between former partners of the Hung Kai Sul Firm of Amoy as to the disposition of $07,115 at pre- sent held by the court..

An appeal by Hung Yuk-sun, Hung Kung-cheong, and Hung Yu- fat against the judgment in favour of Hung luca-ching was dis- missed by common agreement of the three Judges who sat as a Full

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1934.

EXPEDITION

IN

PERIL OF LIVES

RIFLE SHOOTING. GRIM FIGHT WHAT DO THE FOOTABLL COTTON, WHEAT

Local Representation

At Bisley.

CAPTAIN APPOINTED.

It was announced at the annual meeting of the Hongkong Rifle Club

that thoro WI held last evening overy possibility of the Club being represented by a steam of four at Bisley and in other competition in Great Britain during the present year.

The meeting of the Club was held in the board room of the South China Morning Post with Mr. B. Wyllo (President) in the chair.

Addressing those present the chair.

Tho

FOR FOOD SUPPLIES

CUT OFF BY ICE

CREVASSE

DANGER

GROWS

PUBLIC WANT?

[Continued from Päge 8.)

would enjoy their matches much

better.

AND SILVER

CODEX SINAITICUS

(Continued from Page 0.)

LATEST NEW YORK - his timely intervention they would

QUOTATIONS

Messrs. Swan, Culbertson and Fritz! have received the following quotations on the New York cotton and wheat and sliver exchanges for yesterday.

JOHN FOLLOWS UP. Several times I have been asked to permit visitors to be present at a players' meeting at Highbury, but we can scarcely be expected to give. our storets away. But a spectator may learn much for himself by close- ly and intelligently following the play.

"In the Leicester City match Maw

March went over to the left wing for throw-in, and he was followed by May John, his opposing half-back. July heard a spectator exclaim, "Look at October Bob John Ho's out New York, Jan. 30.

of his place December

January Complete

is again. disaster

"Of course John folowed Maw. To Spot

would have] overtake have done otherwias

meant the Leicester man running have af once become an unguarded danger in an attack.

HOURLY

to

Court at the Supreme Court this annual report and accounts morning.

having been in your hands for soy-

propose, with your per-1 The Chief Justice, in giving oral days, judgment, traced the events lead-mission, to take them as read. The threatening

Secretary's Report covering the ac ing up to the action, which com-ivities of the Club during the year forty-four members of the loose without a covor, and he would monced with a writ of summons 1933, is a very full one and, such Byrd Antarctic Expedition, issued by Hung Huen-ching, trad- being the case, it is unnecessary for ing as the Hung Kai Sui firm, and no to make a long speech this oven-marooned in the Bay of claimed the return of a deposit of ing. $190,972.61 with interest, from "Montion, should, however, be made Whales.

of the the-Chui Tak Loong firm of Hong concerning the membership kong.

Wong Ting-ming, managing part. ner of the Chui Loong, filed an affidavit stating that $89,487.08 only was due to the Kai Sut Brm, and that he had received notice from the present appellants re- questing him not to pay over the

money.

CREVASSE OPENS UP.

Cotton

Jan. 29. Close,

Jan. 30. Closing

Rango

have found their final destination In the oven, of tho monastery.

DIFFICULT TO READ.

Like all ancient Inscriptions, the Sinaiticus is written without any space between the words. The English reader will have an idea of this primitive method of writing, if he were to read: Inthebeginningwastheword.

The Importance of the above two 11.33-11.34 MSS) will be bettor understood If; 11.40-11.49 We realise that it is mainly on 11.05-11.66 | them that the Greek text of our 11.81-11.81 Bible is based. 11.93-11.04 11.99-11.09 11.70

Jan. 30. Closing

Jan. 30. Closing Range

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11.38 11.54 11.70 11.85 11.08

12.07. 11.70

Wheat--Chicago

Jan. 29. Clone

Rango

|

To the trained footballer this is! May elementary, but it is such matters na July ... these that the spectator must under- September stand to appreciate all that is best in,

scientifically played game.

02

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Jan. 20,

Close

EXCHANGE RATES

May

69%%%

July

70%

Jan. 20.

Jan. 29.

Jan. 30.

Clost

.70.20/32

70.15/32

10.12 March

44.80

13.16 May

45.25

.10.00

226 July

45.80

46.50-15.60

646

60

69.7/16

8,026,000 Oza. 3,750,000 uza. (321 Contracts) (160 Contracts)

.30% .1/4

30%

1/4

.4.08%

5.02

.7.82

7.77 Bombay -

20

29 Rio......

100

.39.1/10

38.13/16 Montevideo

.1/0.3/32 .4% .1/2.5/10 .37

1/2.5/16

530

530 Belgrade

1/0.3/32 41%

37 230

.1/5.15/16

6.04

22.6216

19.9/16 19.0/16

1011

Paris..

Efforts by the Jacob Ruppert, to Club. A year ago we had 51-mera- lend them assistance have been un- bere on our roll, of whom 11 wore Service Members. To-day we have availing owing to the rapidity of 40 of whom 13 belong to the Ser- the break-up of the ice, which hus In wireless messages, Admiral vices. In this connexion, now that made it impossible to berth. the local Ginrrison has increased, there is every reason to look for- Byrd reports that his men ushore ward to an increase in membership are now is peril of their lives. They from that quarter.

The Hongkong 803 Rife Cham-are now grimly trying to save their

food supplies, which are threatened Genova. pionship event Inst year attracted a On these disclosures the Chul record entry, there being 49 entrants by the collapsing of the ice.

$89,487.68 into of whom I wore members of the

A wide crevasse has now opened Loong paid the court and Hung Huen-ching was Club. This points to the fact that granted an order to proceed to there are many koen shots in the between the unloading depot and judgment, subject to a stay of four Colony who have not as yet joined the pressure camp which is one and Buenos Airea

the Club.

The Rifle Club has been in exist. a half miles away. Meanwhile, the Shanghai.

Vienna After subsequent actions, the ence for two years. With the help dissolution of the ice covering the New York. present appellants obtained an in- of a Government subaldy of $600 it bay on which the camp is situated msterdam.

"extremo jeopardy. The Madrid. Junction restraining Hung Hucals just managing to pay its way in rapidly increasing, putting the Prague, ching from taking the money out that is to say, its working expenaca men in of court, pending an appeal. Judg for, as you see from the Accounts Ice in which the unloading depot is Bucharest ment was given on May 30, 1932, presented, the sum of $710.04 is still situated may slip into the sea at Hongkong. when the Judge found that the due to the Contractors for the con- any time.Reuter,

wecka.

struction of your range. As I sco

Kai Suf Arm had been a co-partnerit, the only hope we have of pay ship consisting of all four parties ing of this amount is by means of to the proceedings; and further increased membership.

he found that the partnership came to an end about 1918 with

the accounts still unsettled. No

CLUB COMPETITIONS Competition for the National Rifle]

order was made at that time con- Association Silver Medal and Done cerning the money in court. Later, gall Badge took place last year for Hung Yu-fal added himself as a the first time in the history of the defendant.

Club

The attendance was poor-

FRENCH CABINET

M. DALADIER FORMS S

GOVERNMENT

Paris, Jan. 30.

M. Daladier, after four lenders In July, Hung Huen-ching ob-only nine members competing.

The Belllios Shield last year was had been approached by the Pre- tained an order directing that one

has succeeded in quarter of the sum in court be won by the Club. The matches insident and declined to form a paid out to himself, leaving $67,- this competition for 1934, are now Government,

in progress, six teams having enter this task. He himself takes two portfolios in the new Cabinot, 115 in court. ·

ed.

Relations and

In conclusion, his Lordship said Hongkong again entered a team in those of Foreign the judgment below was a correct the Interport Shoot, Mr. R. H.Labour, one in his opinion and apart from Woodman one of our members secur- The following is the Cabinet that, he thought it was not posing a place in the team.

AI. Penancier, Owing to the Improvement in the list as announced to-day

Minister of sible for the Court to grant a

rate of the dollar the

M, Frot, Minister of Interior; M. Pietri, Minister of Finance; M. Fabry, Minister for War; M. Queuille, Minister of Agri- culture

relief to the appellants which they exmmunition has been price Justice;

could obtain in another Court.

Mr. Justice Lindecli Justice Jacks concurred,

of

and Mr.

BRITAIN'S EXCHANGE

· FUND

£350,000,000 Still Intact

London, Jan. 30. Referring in the House of Com-

to

them

80 to $5 per hundred rounds. from

Should members of the Club wish purchase Service Rifles our Hon. Secretary will be

be pleased to show СОРУ

of a letter sent to the Club from Military Headquarters through the Hongkong Government, netting out the rates to be charged for Unused Enfield Thorough Repair istor Rifles and Part Worn Rifles.

M. Pierre Cot, Minister for Air; M. de Jouvenel, Overseas Min-

M. Miatler, Minlater of Com-

M. Aimet Berthod, Minister of

M. Dechappe Delaine, Minister

It is with regret that the Club merce; has to record the death during the past year of one of its mombora. 1 Education; refer to Mr. A. M. Simpson, Mr. Simpson was not a shooting member of Mariné: but was nevertheless keenly Interest- ed in the activities of the Club.

SECRETARY'S DEPARTURE

M. Guy Lachambre, Minister for Merchant Marine;

M. Ducos, Minister for Pensions; M. Bernier, Minister of Posts

Minister Lisbonne,

of

M. Paganon, Minister of Public

As most of you are aware our and Telegraphis; mona to the exchange equalisation late Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. Chap M. fund, the Chancellor of the Ex-pelis left last year for the United Health: chequer, Mr. Neville Chamberlain Kingdom, is going meant a great again emphasised that its purpose oss to the Club for, in addition to Worka-Reuter was to correct temporary fluctua- his untiring onergy in the organisa- tions in the exchange value of ster- tiun of the Club, he was one of its ling.

keenest shots. We all thank him and wish him the best of good luck.

Fortunately for the Club, on the Blr. J. departure of Mr. Chappelle, Brech JOINT SELECT COMMITTÉE

. G. Parker stepped into the as Hon. Secretary and he promises to be just. as indefatigable as predecessor. Our best thanks are

It had not been used to create an artificial, value for sterling for the purpose of returning to the gold standard, or for any other purpose, and as there was a good deal of mis

his

INDIA REFORMS.

REASSEMBLES

London, Jan, 30.

undertanding on this matter, he duo to Mr. Parker for undertakin The Joint Select Committee on

added that it would be, in his opin ion, ineffective if so used.

Replying to a question, he said

this work at such short

Our thanka

are also recto Indian Constitutional Reform reas- Government for its continued inter- semble this morning at the Ilouse that the £350,000,000 was still in cat and support and to all Omeers of Lords to enter upon later stages

and Committee members for their of its work preparatory hard work during the past year.

With those few remarks, gentle-ing a report.

the fund-British Wireless.

GRIMSBY STILL WINNING

CLEAR LEAD OF SIX POINTS

London, Jan, 80, Grimsby Town, the Second Division leaders, defeated Brad ford by three goals to two in league match at Grimsby to-day, Positions are changed as follows:

Grimsby... Port Vale.

Brentford Boltan

Bury

Preston N.E.

Fulham

Goals

draft-

The Times says the definito

1120, take pleasure in proposing. the adoption of the Report and Ac; date of issue of the report can- counts and I shall be glad if some not be stated, having regard to momber will second the motion, after the compllented field to be cover which questions, if any, may be asked, but it is hoped that its appear- ed..

ance will not be delayed beyond Thanks are also due to Mr. John late Spring.--British Wireless. Rovio for again ko kindly auditing our accounts.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

so many of the Club members were luo to go on leave during the year,

On being put to the meating the there was any possibility of the Club annual report and statement of ac-being represented in competitions in

England. counts were unanimously carried.

↑ The election of officers was then! Mr. R. II, Woodman replied that proceeded with, the following being Mr. A. Chappelle, their late llon. appointed to serve during the enau-Secretary, had undertaken to keep in ing year President, Mr. B. Wylle: touch with those going on leave. It

R. A. Starling; Hon. was hoped to have four Secretary, Mr. J. H. G. Parker; Gen-

P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts, Chairman, Ms. 3. Forbes; Hon, the Club represented at bers of |

20 10 0.7 00 380 Treasurer,

0 28 26-14 4 8 30 32 92.

The meeting decided that a cap-

20 138 50 43 1 eral Committee, Messrs. L. Saquaira, tain should be appointed with full 30 D. W. Waterton, G. Duncan, J. I authority to make the necessary ar

20 14 2 10 40 30 Hocquard, J. L. Tetley and J. Hall rangemants, and Mr. H. H. Wood-

20 11 7

25 11

48

32'25

52 281

40 28- 44 25

20 12

1 13 40 53 25

West Ham Bradford C. 20 Bradford

It was announced that Mr. Ratter>

man was elected to the past.

Mr. J. Hail enquired whether the

had declined to stand for the tion of Hon, Treasurer. The chair- Club could not be advertised more, man said that he thought it right but the chairman pointed out that and proper that they should thank the activities of the Club were al Mr. Rattey for all the hard work ready being given the fullest

It was decided, however, that

public-

he had done in connexion with his ity. appointment in the past. Ho under the monthly circulars be sent to the Look it at a time when the Club naval and military authorities. needed someone such as he to look A vote of thanks to Mr. Wyllr H.M.S. Borwick left this morning after its financial affairs. (Ap for presiding and to the S. C. M. on exercises and is expected to return plause). -------

Post for the loan of the room, con- to port on Friday,

asked whether as cluded the meeting.

Mr. J. Forbes

Athens.

Berlin. Helsingfors. Oalo Millan.

10.19

13,25

-22034

10.39

Brussels. Stockholm. Copenhagen.. Lisbon

.22.40

110

19.90 Total sales for the day:

645

106 Yokohama.

.230, 1 5.02% 1/0 Montreal .22.41 Silver (spot) .19.9/16

70% 70%

Jan. 30. Closing

Rango 44.50-44.00 45.02-45.05

19.39 Silver (forward).19%%

22.40 War Lonu. .101.5/16

110

-British Wirolesa.

Photographs of them are found In all the great libraries of Europe and America, and our Biblical scholars are scanning their con tenta with great care and pain- staking labour, so that porchance they may discover in them a word or a syllable which would enable us to understand more clearly the mind of the Master.

It is true that photographs of them are in the hands of all scientific investigators, but it la one thing to possess the picture of a gem and another thing to possess the gem itself..

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