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INTERPORT SWIMMERS' DINNER

SHANGHAI TEAM ENTERTAINED

CONGRATULATIONS

EXCHANGED

which I greatly appreciate and par- ticularly because gives me the op- portunity of conveying to you all a personal message from the Chairman of the V.R.C., Sir Thomas Southorn, who has always takon such a lively and sympathelle interest in the of the V.R.C. and in those Interport swimming contests,

THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1935,

SUCCESSFUL YEAR

·Civil Service C. C. To

Hold Annual Meeting

LONDON STOCK

EXCHANGE

LATEST SHARE QUOTATIONS

ten The Annual Report and Statement

The following quotations' on the of Accounts of the Civil Service) Cricket Club, which will hold its an- London, Stock Exchange have been nual meeting to-morrow in the Club received by Messrs. Swan, Culbertson pavilion at 500 p.m., show another and Fritz in conjunction with Renter.

Sept. 20. Sept. 23, British Government Securitien successful year.

to the

Réserve the Com-/

4

War Loan 3

redm. after 1952 £102 £102

Chinese Bonds

Bond 1908

(Eng. Ins.) £101 Lann 1908.

64 Loan 1912... £ 70% Be Reorg Lan

In spite of a decrease of approxl mately $2,000 on turnovur na com- pared with the previous year, the Dar profits amounted to $1,540.23, while the excess of income over expenditure was $1,044.82, which has been carried

As regards the

condition generally, mitter report Unfortunately the new turf laid in places on the bowling green was not 6 a success. It had to be relaid with turf from other parts of the ground. 6 It is suspected that owing to the heavy rains the drains have become bakery choked;

KOR

very

this is found to be correct

Sir Thomas as you all know had to undergo a serious operation only days ago, nothing but that fact would have kept him from this dinner. Though he is unfortunately unable to bo with us he has given me through to all of Lady Southern a message which i will now read: My dear Sir Atholl,--May I ask you! to give a message to the Interport Swimmers from my Husband?

It is a matter of great regret to him Presiding at the Interport swim-that as Chairman of the V.R.C. he

the has been unable to

to welcome the visitors meet dianer held nt ming Peninsula Hotel Inst night, the Chief and to witness the excellent swimming Justice, Sir Atholl BlacGregor, ro that has taken place. He warmly marked that swimmers in Shanghai, congratulates Hongkong and par- ory comparative lack of ticularly the V.R.C. on their victory consitkering the

ay in the Interport contest, though he opportunity, were fortunate in hay to

so keen and enthusiastic a confully realises the difficulties that beset

tean that has to come, fram afar. trolling body au the Shanghai Ah, and ife would also be grateful to you

Association in which, and

kindness and President, Hongkong was indebted for thank the Committee and the magnificent Interport struggle the V.ILC. for their sympathy in his iliness kindly expressed in a letter which has just concluded.

Sir Atholl heartily endorsed the from the Vice-Chairman Mr. Hoss,

I am thankful to say that after a wishes of those present for the speedy

dear Sir but steady progress.I am, Atholl, yours very sincerely,

Hella Southern. May I before I go any further say how heartily I endorse what Mr. Ross- wishes of each one of 18 for Sir at the Thomas's speedy and complete re-

covery.

This is the ninth annual Interport (President Swimming contest in which Ilongkong and Shanghat have taken part. The series started in 1000 in Hongkong and of the contests Hongkong has won six and Shanghai two while on one

Sly to Mr. Jolin Huxley, ita if you would add to your ambers of it will mean the drains will have to be

and complete recovery of Sir Thomas very anxious week he is making slow the Internortert that_we

be able to

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Southorn, Chairman of the Victoria Recreation Club.

A lotter from Lady Southorn ex-

Str Thon pressing Thomas's congratulations to Hongkong, and particularly the V.R.C., on their Interport victory, has just said about the cordial good ludes six who have left the Colony, 11:K. & S'hai Bk.

was read by Sir Atholl.

Seated with His Lordship official table were the following:- Mr. F. W. T. Ross (Vice-Chairman of

Mr.

of the Shanghusley Swimming

the V.R.C.). Association), Sq. Lar. C. H

Commodore C. G.

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: Sedgwick,/inator

Mr.

1. B. L. Dow Mr. D. occasion the Tientsin team wore the!

J. M., M.

F. Lopes

Alves

*

(Joint, Hon,

Seers Lar

winners. of the

les), Br. H. Hyndman (lan. Trea-

Swimming in Shanghai, considering comparative Inck' of opportunity fortunate in

surer), Mr. N. Hammondence from which, swimmers suffer,

the Shanghai team),

Mr. W

Besars. F. X. D'Almada e Castro,

VISITORS. WELCOMED

British, Chinese.

having so keen

and

are indebted for the magni-j

and

In connection with the bowling taken up during the close season.

report, "Our green, the Committeg ground has been selected for one of Bowls games and shall we are pleased to

the Hongkong and to none for this match." second

During the year under

review, 10 members resigned (this

number in 20 foined. The membership of aud the Club on August 1, 1936, was 179. An appeal is made in the toport The following is the complete list of to Civil Servants to join the Club. prize-winners during the your:

CRICKET

First Team-Batting, J.E. Richard. son; Bowling, F. Baker.

Second Team-Batting,

11. Westlake; Bowling, N. J. Whitley.

LAWN TENNIS

Lown 1007 Japan G Sterling

Lamn 1924

Len. Regd.) £10 2103

& C. Chartd. Bk. of L.A..

£ 194 £13, Commercial and Industrial Allied Iron Found-

Associated Elec.

Industries Austin Motors ord.

ers

Distillers Courtaulds

(Captain of the Hongkong, Inc. enthusiastle a controlling body as the

Club Championship.--Winner, E. SA. Marcal, E. Roza-Pereira, Amateur Swimming As-! Rt. J. Hunt, F.

to which, and particularly L. II. Shute; runner-up, D. M. Mac Lenfesty, (Com- P.

to Mr. Huxley, its President, we in Dougali. Dr. D. Laing, Messrs. E. F.

Hongkong

Men's Single Handicap-Winner, Chan Tse-ching. Ho Siew-Un cont Interport struggle which has E. L. 1. Shute; runner-up, W.

Gitting, de Sousa, G. A. Agabeg. A. A. Guterres, I. Roza just come to an end. The Shanghai Edge.

Leam embraces men of four nation. L. II. Shute and A. 1. Fisher Hawker Aircraft

Men's Doubles Handicap-Winners, Pereira, Wm. Anderson and J. E.

Amerien, German Anderson.

runners-up, C. J. Tacchi and J. Ampl. Chem. Ind. Bondail.

O.K. Duznar: Mixed Doubles Handicap Winners Mr. and Mrs. F. L. H. Shute; runner Ladies Singles Handicap-Winner, the first occasion which Chinese E. C. Fincher and Mrs. W. Old. to swimmers have qualified for inclusion Mrs. J. Skinner; runner-up. Mrs. W.

in the Shanghai team. We would Old, ancially welcome their two Chinese members; and when they remember that the Itongkong team includes,

Club Championship.-Winner, F. 3, and think of inspiring Chinese leadership which their own team has Jones; runner-up, L. Collyer.

Mr.

Club HandleapWinner, F. J. received from their Manuger Huxley; and their Captain, Mr. Jan-Jones; runner-up, 1. Purvis.

I am sure that they will do

Mr. Ross nid:-On behalf of our Chairman Sir Thomas Southorn and

members of the Hongkong Interpart Swimming Committee, I wish welcome the Shanghai team and to thank the Shanghai Amateur Swim- ming Association for their kind se

We ceptance of our invitation.

to illness regret that owing

our Chairman Sir Thomas Southern pas been unable to witness the swimming or be present with as, this evening. and I am sure you will all join me

in wishing him a speedy recovery,

Thin the first time since 1021

I

CHINESE SWIMMERS

that understand

the

this IN

four

LAWN BOWLS

Pairs Handicap. Winners, F. 3. their utmost to see that an years pass Jones and R. R. Davies runners-up, more and more Chinese qualify for in- A. W. Grimuitt and E. W. Simmonds.

is Mr. Wu Tch-chen, the Mayor of

Greater Shanghai, who has shown his RACING AT HOME grent interest in swinsming in a most practical rat, by entertaining the team before they left for

We shokong.

that we have had the pleasure of »clusion A further inspiration to then visit from Shanghai although have been their guests on three e- ensions ince then, namely 1022 1931 and 1934, and it gives us all great satisfactiap to feel that have had the opportunity of renew- ing their acquaintance in Hongkong, n and we hope that it will not be too would like to join Sir Thomas long before we are again their hosts. Mr. Huxley and the members of the Shanghal Swimming team are to be congratulated on their perform ance and although they did not sue- ceed in winning-the-Interport and Taggart Trophy they gave us ex tremely keen competition and caused us many an anxious moment as to the ultimate result. As a team they and deserva are exceedingly good full marka and the performance of Noel Hammond, their Captain, winning the 100 yards Free Style in the record time of 50.3/5 seconds finc: stands out as a particularly effort.

to

"We are sorry that the Tientsin Amateur Swimming Association were unable to accept our invitation

a team down; but I fear that the Bend distance between Hongkong Tientsin makes it extremely hard for either of the trains to meet except in Shanghai Waters

and

We regrot very much that Mr. Taggart has been unable to be with un this evening. Mr. Taggart as you all know is the donor of the Inter- port Trophy for which we have com

keen interest in ou awaye shown

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would like to assure him that we are all very grateful for all he has dan

for ua.

L

Southern in congratulating Hongkong on its great victory, I was unfor tunately able to be present only on What I saw last Saturday evening, then made me regret deeply that,

unable to attend on the had been us two previous evenings. While the whole Interport contest was excellent one should I think particularly recall the seven Interport records which were made at this meeting.

SEVEN RECORDS

The inimitable Lawrence set up three new records of 2 mins. 23 176 secs. in the 220 yards free style; 5 mins. 20 3/5 secs, in the 140 yards free style, and 11 mins. 60 secs, in the 880 yards free style.

Chan Chan-hing covered 50 yards free style in 25 seconds.

Mr.

Prices For Cesarewitch And Cambridgeshire

London, Sept. 23. The following is the latest call-over for the Cesarewitch:

Chrysler 100 to 9 0,100 to 8.L

Tommack, 100 to 6 ́t and o. Doreen Jane 100 to 0 o, 18 to 1 t. Lucky Patch 17 to 1, t and o. Shiny Cloud 20 to 1, t and o. Near Relation 33 lo 1, t and ». Woodstock 3 to 1 o, 10 to 1 t.

The Cambridgeshire The latest call over for the Cam bridgeshire is as follows:

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WATER LEVELS

In the 100 yards back stroke Lau Po-hel established the new time of 19 breast seconds and In the 100 yards stroke Kwok Chun-hung covered the in the record time of 72 Lastly, but by no means least, the Shanghal Captain, samond won the 100 yards free in mngalficient time of 50.5/5 seconds.

We, in Hongkong, would be less thou human if we did not rejoice in our team's great victory, a victory which Kwangtung I'vince Jaques the following re involves their holding the magnificent Wrt of water levels, in English feet, for the

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1

The Wall Street Journal report on yesterday's market: The volume of business on Wall Street slackened to-day, with traders awaiting develop ments in connexion with the political alluation In Europe. The parkets were firm until it was announced that Mr. James M. Landis had been selected as Chairman of the Securitica the Exchange Commission, when markets enged, especially railroad Inaues. Stacks” on the Curl Ex- change Vere upward, led by special ties. Trading, however, was on the light side. Bonds were higher, but quiet conditions prevailed.

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of the Interport trophy so generously pre- In conclusion, on behalf Committee of the Victoria Recrea-

by

Mr. J.

J. H. Taggart. realise, however,

that in the tion Club, I would like to thank all those who so ably avaisted us in

team we have very worthy Went Illver conducting the various contests and

as Sir Thomas have They we are pleased to welcome here this

has pointed out, had to North Illver evening His Honour Sir Atholl Mac- Gregor who has so kindly consented suffer all the difficulties that beact North Biver

team which comes from afar. They to be our Chairman This

have worthily contested every inch of East Hiver Commodore Sedgwick, Leader Keary, and Lleut, Col, Dow-every race and should they be auccess- biggin (Applause).

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Chicago Wheat

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SALARIES IN CANTON

GOVERNMENT CUT OF

TWENTY PER CENT

Canton, Sept. 23.

A reduction of salaries by government twenty per cent, for servants

in a was defended weekly memorial service address; this morning by Mr. Chin Treng ching, of the Kwangtung Provin-i einl Government.

"Reduction is necessary owing

to general depression," Mr. Chin explained. "The Provincial. Goy-

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ST. ANDREW'S CLUB

SUCCESSFUL YEAR'S WORK REVIEWED

The Annual General Meeting of St. Andrew's Club, Kowloon, was held in the Church Hall yesterday even-

WAB.

well attended.

Canton, Sept. 23.

Kwingsi fighting

command of ing, and Yiu-llu took

In the Chair was the Rev. J. R.

eriment does not wish to increase planes under the the burden of the people or to Lieut.-Colonel Wu give up reconstruction projects. off this morning from the Tien Higgs, supported by Dr. H. D. Mat Therefore the salaries of govern Ho Aerodrome for Lluchow, theww-(Acting-flon. Secretary), and ment officials have to be reduced.Kwangsi.

The seven

Mir. A.

machines arrived

re-

A. S. Biles (Hon. Treasurer). An apology for absence was ceived from Mr. P. J. Hamilton.

A. The Chairman, presenting the re- on port said that a very successful year

"Besides decreasing returns in revenue, the Provincial Govern- ment has abolished the mis- here on Wednesday to take part

in the aerial demonstration Con- cellaneous and petty taxES, sequently government income has last Friday in memory of the late had been completed by the Club. General Yang Haln-jih, father of He congratulated the Hockey teams and thanked Mr. R. H. Wong for all aviation. The

he had done for the Club in the Mr. Chin said that criticism of China's military this ent was inevitable, but that Kwangsi aviators were entertained position of Secretary which he had

held for some tline. ennnot be helped. It was the duty by their colleagues while here.

been on the decline."

The report Was earried UT!-

of public servants to explain the Licut.-General Huang Kwang-animously.

The election of officers for the the position and justify the

re-jui, commandant of the Canton trenchment.

Air

the ensuing year was then held, during Force, entertained

economy.

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Justifying the fanciful dresses, Mr., Chin that the new surtorial code was for economy and for the moral uplift of the people. He urged the public to support this move- ment. Union News.

THE

VERY IDEA!

(Continued from Page 0.), our fillings back and let him go Anyhow, It was experience,

Cheungtu-Shensi

the

tho

The reduction was not a great Kwangsi lying officers to a dinner which refreshments were served.

The Chairman made an earnest ap- hardship on the public servants, last night at the Aviation Club, peal to members not to treat

forego the Tungshan, and discussed with Club as just an ordinary sporting who, he felt, could amount entailed in the interest of them means of co-operation, be- and social club. He reminded

two meeting that St. Andrew's Club was tween the air arms of the

a Church Club and as such a spirit over provinceя.

of friendship and fellowship should sald

The Kwangsi fighters were prevail among its members. The scheduled to reach Luchow early Club needed more members but more need Important than that was the this afternoon.-Union News.

that the Chub should be consolidated. He appealed to the members to show those who were not members what a Nanking, Sept. 23. fine thing St. Andrew's Club was, 10 The No. 62 Eurasian giant much so, that they would clamour at aizo passenger plane arrived here this their doors to join the Club.

After Dr. Matthews had morning at 8.30, from Shanghai.

spoken, the meeting closed with a After a brief stop here, the plane hearty vote of thanks to the Rev. J. continued its trip to Chengtu, R. Higgs for his strenuous work in It is understood that the plane the past year, proposed by Mr. R. H.

Wong, will make a maiden trip to Shens! Officers elected for the ensuing year We had a little trouble with from Chengtu to-morrow along were: President: Rev. J. R. Higge. ful in the next contest, we, in ilong-

the Chengtu-Shenai airway. If Vice-Presidents: Mr R. Baldwin, kong, will be the first to offer theni

90%/90% one patient we made a set of false the test flights prove successful a Mr. P. J. A. Hamilton, Dr. H. D. to sincere congratulations, do all in their power help.. September our very

December

08/98 teeth for, (Applause). (Appinuse),

98%/08 Speaking on behalf of the Honu May..

90% Mr. Huxley, replying, expressed

A SUGGESTION.

kong Chinese Amateur Athlelle Saturday's aules: 2,817,000 bushels Shanghai thanks on behalf of the

Federation Mr. Ho Stew-um saldi,

Chicago Corn team for the hospitality they hud

Lt. Col. Dowbiggin salds-On be- An Chinese representative on die September

81/814 81%% to remark that enjoyed, and went

GBT GR4/08 half of my fellow guests I beg to es- Selection Committee, I have been December the Interport meeting bad been

appreciation of

58% your asked to say a few words, on behalf | May ....

58476812 recont smashing one.

Lawrence, press

[Saturday's sales: 3,625,900 bushels Chan-hing hospitality this evening and of the of the local Chinese swimmers. Kwok Chun hoa, Chan

For the first tinig in the history

Winnipeg Wheat and Lau l'o-hel, of Hongkong, and excellent diving und swimming

91 of Interport swimming, two Chinese | October

93%/93% hud all enjoyed watching last week-con Hammond, of Shanghai,

9414 03/03% broken records in their respective ducted and carried on by both teamh swimmers have been included in the December

in such a good spirit. The Shang-Shanghai team.

May

DS

07/07 hal team are to be congratulated on Speaking on behalf of the Chinese

New York Bugar He expressed thanks to Dr. D.

National Amateur Athletic Fedein September

2.49 the sporting way in which they look Laing, of the Hongkong water poloer defents.

tion, I would like to say that a team December team, who had kindly given medical

is being sent to Shanghai, next week for

January attention to the Shanghal, team, the I have to thank the V.R.C. patients including Hammond, Hum- asking me so often to watch their to compete in the National Olympic arch ber and Ward. The last named swimming gulns, and also for put-Meet, and they look forward with to renewing their strained a muscle in 1ds back while ting their bath at the disposal of much pleasure"

Shanghai the Volunteer Defence Corps for acquaintance with our diving at the Chinese Bathing Club

their annual Swimming xports. The rivals when they arrive.

At the conclusion of the speeches, yesterday afternoon.

V.R.C. bath is a rent boon for us

Binillar and

Clubs prizes for the Interport events were organizations, and Schools. It has struck me that presented by Sir Atholl MacGregor, the amenities and comfort, of the following which the Taggart Trophy spectators would be much improved was handed tu Mr.

ovents.

SHANGHAI'S, THANKS.

aur

.we

2:14/16 2.18/10 2.23/24

2.52

2.62/53

2.13

2.13/14

2.16

July

December

Lawrence, the

2:10 May Total sales: 14,000 tona.

New York Silk September...

1.80

1,90%/00% 1.74 1.80%/81% rener: 1.7-4 1.81 81 in sales-86 lots

Montreal Silver

06.70 September

60.25 January

60.800 06.70 07.25 66.90/67.05 Totul sales:-12 contracts.

C120/67 60.60/80

CHIEF JUSTICE'S SPEECH

Addressing

the gathering. Sie Atholl MacGregor said;

Mr. Ross, Mr. Huxley, Omcials and if further seating accommodation Hongkong captain. On behalf of Members of the V.L.C., and Gentle- could be provided on the Erst alle the Shanghai toam, Mr. Noul Hum mon-Firstly many I extend to you of the Bath, and beg to suggest mond handed the Shanghai flag to December

should Mr. Lawrence amid much applausa my grateful thanks for giving me the that the VR.C. Committee

The singing af Auld Lang Syne March.. opportunity of presiding at your approach the Naval Authorities and dinner this evening. It is a privilege venture to hope that the latter will terminated a happy evening.

regular service between Chongtu Matthews and Mr. W. Fincher. Hon. Secretary: Dr. H. D. Matthews with. his and Shons! will be opened shortly. Mr. F. V. Wong as Assistant Hon. Mr. A.

AMERICAN STRIKE

When he came

to us checks were sunken in and he-Wah Kin Yat Po. looked quite gaunt. When he left us his cheeks were so fill. ed out that he had to take the teeth out to talk. But, he satisfied, And kept wasn't coming back to have them altered.

At the fuish we made him un

entirely, new set. Unfortunately

BARGES UNLOADED HY STRIKE-BREAKERS

Secretary. Hon. Treasurer:

R. II. S. Blian. Committee: Mr. Wong, Mrs. R. Baldwin, Mr E. F. Fincher, Mr. F. V. Wong, Miss P. Gittins and Mr. L. E. Kirby. Ladies Mias P. Gittine. Hockey Captain: Men's Hockey Captain: Mr. A. S. Bliss.

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San Francisco, Sept. 23. by any other company. We will con- The threatened strike of longshery tinus to call gangs up until the entire reached a crials here today Union roster has bean exhausted if we got the top set mixed up with men

started picketing that is necessary and we will then the bottom set somehow, and he when bargemen

om-offer work to non-unionist fongshore- came back complaining again, and river freighters. Waterfront said that he had to stand on his players called upon the longshoremen men in accordance with the award."

unionists to do the unloading, but

Lator.: hend to ent.

Mr.

Finally the crew of a barge un- We advised him to go into the they refused to pass the picket line.

In a statement issued 10-day show business and flaug him from Thomas G. Plant, President of the loaded the cargo. As the barge wus the surgery,

Employers Association, stated, "We moved from wharf to wharf, however, Shortly afterwards we decid-called upon the unionist longshoro to distribute the cargo, longshoremen ed we would attempt to become mon in accordance with the Arbitra- unloading other vessels at that whorl of stopped working until the barge, was tion Award-taking the names a humorist. Lots of people every man sent out. If they refuse moved again, claiming that they could have told us we should have to work we will assume they do not not jeopardise their lives by working stuck to dentistry, as being less desire to work and they will be dis- on the same pler with strike-breakers. painful.

charged. They will not be employed-United Press.

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