Saturday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 17, 1940.
BRILLIANT CAST FOR A.D.C. PRODUCTION
ANDREW MACKINLAY
"Arnold Champion-Cheney, M.P.”.
POSTERS
REMOVED
Anti-British Placards
HELEN PRIOR
E. I. WYNNE-JONES
Lady Catherine Champion-Cheney
Clive Champlon-Cheney
VOLUNTEERS
CRICKET WEEK
The following teams have been
Volunteers in cricket matches during
Destroyed. In Peiping chosen to represent the tongkong
v. Hongkong C.C.
PEIPING, Feb. 16 '(Reuter), | Race Week: -According to a reliable report, the local police authorities have received instructions to remove all traces of anti-British posters and destroy unused slacks of theso posters,
The pollec are also
F. Capt. D. C. E. Groto, M. E
Club E. J. R. Mitchell (Capt.). B. C Hayes. Owen Hughes, L. D. Kilbee, Capt. J. F. Lawrence, A. K. Mackenzie. DO, Persona, J. E. Hichardson, D. S.
Hobb
Volunteers.-R. M. King (Capt.), C. G. Intructing Aitkenhead, D. J. N. Anderson. D. de S. F. C. Fincher, R. H. Grimins, N.
Chinese shop-keepers to remove signs. Lloyd, I. L. Ozorio, E. M. La. Soares, in the Japanese language from the Ezininern (W), F. R. Zimmern. shop-fronts and shop windows,
In a statement to-day on the recent
v. Kowloon C.C.
disruption of the Pelping-Hongchow The following will represent Club Railway through the destruction of against Kowloog at Cox's load on Tues- the railway bridge to the south of day.-E. J. R. Mitchell (Capt. 1. D. de 5. Taolingfu, a Japanese spokesman Carey, J. B. Fox (W), I. H. Grimths, nynes, R. M. King, 11. Owen denied that this was due to guerilia Hughes, A. K. Mackenzie. D. G. Parsons, activity and stated that the accident A. E. Perry, F. 11. Zimmern. was due to overweight locomotivesį on the line.
It is known locally that the railway has been interrupted since February , running only as far as Tastingfu from Peiping and it was previously reported that this was due to guerilla
clivity.
Traille on the railway south of Tuotinglu was reported to have been resumed yesterday.
S'hai Roads Control
Details Of New Agreement
Volunteers v. Officers
Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps will meet Officers of the Corps on Wednesday on the Club ground when the following be on view:
Volunteers.-N. M. King (Capt.), C. C.
Aitkenhead. D. de S. Carey, S. J. Cooke, G. F. R. Dielt, R. H.-Grínus, N. A. Ę. Mackay, A. K. Mackenzie, A. Zimmern. E. Zimmern (W), F. R. Zimmern,
B.K.V.D.G. Officers--Lt. Col. E. J. N. Mitchell (Copt.. Lieut. D. J. N. Ander- son, Capt. 3. 11. Bottomley, Capt. R. R. Davies, Lieut. 6. V. Gilitns, Rut. L. B. Halmes, Major 11. Owen Hughes, 2/Lt: D. McLellan, Lieut. A. E. Perry, Lieut. | A. M. Rodriguer, Major R. D. Walker.
Rugby Fifteens For Matches To-day
SHANGHAI, Feb. 16 (Reu- THERE WILL be two rames of
afternoon. The Police
ter).--The creation of a special ground this
rugby football on the Sookunpoe
police force for control of the and Army meet at 4.15 p.m., and the Extra-Settlement Roads in the Club "A" meet the Navy "A" at 3.15 Western District of Shanghai P was agreed in a modus vivendi
Lleut. Howitt (Mdx. B.): 2/L1. Millar
The following are the teams chosen: Army-Gurne Easterbrook 13 A.A.B. which was signed this afternoon waite (RE). Lieut. Coombe (RA.M.C.). /Bar, Richards (O HA), 7/Cpl by Mr. Cornell. S. Franklin,L/Cpl. Birrell (RLE); Lt. Douglas ti
Seats), L/Cpt. Foley (RE): me. Berry Chairman of the Municipal Max. R.). Compl. Sutherland in Seats), Council, and Fu Sino-en, Mayor R. Scots), 2/Lt. Cuthbertson R. Scots): of the Japanese-controlled City 2/LA. Pinkerton (I. Scotni, Carpi, Shel
drake, (R.E.), Lieut. Rindale (R. Norfolk Government of Greater Shang- hai.
Reserves-Sappr. Artingstall (RE). L/Sgt. Marah ILR.A., Corp. Coombe The agreement provides, for the. Scols), L/Sgt. Brinkley (RE.). establishment by the City Govern Jacksuit, G. 8. Wilson and D. II. Taylor: Police Wall; R. Reynolds, 1. W. ment of a special police force to have in. C. Fay and E. C. Luscombe; A. exclusive rights in functioning in the wheeler, P. J. Cullinan, L. A. Scarle district during the period of the Rose. 5. Ies: R. Wright-Nooth, J.
Dempsey and J, S. Riddell modus vivendi,
Navy A-Siz. Brier. Gordon, Sub. L. A sultablo number of police Nid. O'Riordan, A. B. stations and sub-stations would be M, Nicholl and Sto. Golingher: 1. established and the personnel will Smart: Fit. L. Taylor, G. Wir. King: Pay. 5. A. Palmer. Lt. (E) Brown, P. D
wear жень a distinctive uniform. The Mid. Marshall, Shpi. Eager and Mid. number and general structure of the Murray-Jones. force will be agreed as a result of will. Mine. Jettries
Reserven, Lig, Wir, Barlow, Tet. Hunny- consultations between the Chief of Summer.
and Pay. Sub. L. the City Government of Greater Club-It. F. Hopkins; A, N. Other, D. Shanghai Police Bureau and theynes, T. Morgan, B. Wilson; M G. Carruthers. R. Rutherford; R. E Commissioner of the Shanghai Muni-casman, Burford, 1. Sf. Macrae: L elpal Police.
1. M. Beattie, E. A. Dompani W. B Richardson, A. M. Kennedy (Capt.) und W. Stokne.
In Case Of Disputas
In case of any disagreement uris- ing between 5. M. C. nominated officers and officers appointed by the City Government reference would be made to the Chief of Police of the
Tel. Bowden,
Unofficial J.P.'s
To Elect Member
City Government and Commissioner of the Shanghai Municipal Police for An election of a Justice of the consideration. Failing a settlement Peace to serve on the Licensing Board in this way, the disagreement, for three years, vice Mr. Cyril necessary, may be referred to the Chompkin, will take place in the Mayor of Greater Shanghai and the Council Chamber Οι the
Urban Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council on Friday, March 16. Council.
Forms of nomination may be ob- The Japanese announce that intained at the Hongkong Magistracy, view of the initialling of the outside and every nomination must be be ronds, agreement they are ready to livered Mr. H. G. Sheldon, First resumo negotiations for the Interna- Police Magistrate, not less than six tional Settlement Poller to resume cleur days before the day fixed for their functions in the areas belonging | the election. to the Settlement to the north of The only persons entitled to vote at Soochow Creek which the Japanese the election are the unofficial Justices have controlled since 1937.
NATIONAL LOAN
APPROVED
of the Peace. Vating will commence
at 4 p.m. and continue until 0 pm. when the ballot-box will be closed.
Mr. 11. J. Pearce, M.C., has been appointed to act as a Director of the Widows and Orphans' Pension during AMSTERDAM, Feb. 18 (Router).—the absence from the Colony of Mr. The Lower House of the Netherlands J. Ralston. Parliament passed unanimously n'bul
authorising the issue of Bemi- Mr. L. G. Morgan, B.Sc., M.A., has compulsory loan of $40,000,000. The been appointed to net as Senior In- bill: los already been passed by the spector at Schools, Education Depart- Second Chamber.
I ment.
Mr. C. C. Roberts has been appoint. WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (Reuter), ed to be a member of the Volunteer-The National Committee of the Advisory Committée during the Republican Party has decided to hold absence of Mr. W. I. Lock who has the National Convention on June 24 been sorving on this committee dur-when the Party's candidate for the Ing the absence of Mr. J. R. Masson, presidency will be chosen.
WINNIE COX
"Elizabeth Champlon-Cheney”
BETH SMITH-WRIGHT "Mrs. Shenstone
·E. B. TEESDALE
"Edward Luton"
CECIL CHAMPKIN
"Lord Portew.”
All the above photographs are by D'Asis Studio.
H. C. MACNAMARA -
The Butler
WEEK-END SOCCER FIXTURES
The following are the football league fixtures for the week-end:
To-day
Saigon Interpori XI. v. Combined Chines (Caroline Hill), 4 p.m.
FIRST DIVISION
Kowloon v. Middlesex (Kowloon), 4.15 p.m.
THIRD DIVISION
I.A.S.C. v. 12th Bty. R.A. (Kow- loon), 2.45 p.m.
Signals V. Kuntaons (Chatham Road), 2.45 p.m.
South China v. R. Scots (Caroline B), 2.30 p.m.
International v. 24th Bty. R.A. (Club), 2,45 pm.
5th A.A., R.A. v. RE, (Club), 4,15'
p.in.
Electric v. RAM. (Prince Ed- ward Road), 4.15 p.m.
To-morrow
FIRST DIVISION
Kwong Wah v. Middlesex (Boun-
dary Street), 4.15 p.m.
Eastern v. Polica (Club), 4.15 p.m.
SPORT ADVTS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING, 1940 17th, 15th, 20th, 21st and 24th February
On Saturday, 17th, Monday, 19th, Tuesday, 20th, and Wednesday, 21st February, the first bell will be rung at 11.38 a.m, and the first race will be run at 12.00 NOON. On Saturday, "24th February, the first belt will be rung at 1.30 p.m. and the first race will be rua at 2:00 p.m.
The time interval will be after the fourth race on the first four days of the Meeting.
MEMBERS' BADGES AND ENCLOSURES
wear
Members are reminded that they
their ladies MUST their badges prominently displayed throughout the Meeting.
NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE.
Badges admitting non-members to the Members Enclosure and Club Rooms at $10.00 day including Luxor $40.00 including tax fox the Meeting (ladies $5.00 and $20.00 respectively) are obtainable through the Secretary upon the written or personal Introduction of a member, such member to be responsible for ali chils, etc.
Badges admitting to Members' En- closure will NOT be on sale at the Race Course.
The Setretary's Office, ist floor, EXCHANGE BUILDING, (Tel. 27704) · WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 *.m. ON THE FIRST FOUR DAYS, and at 12.00 NOON ON THE FIFTH DAY.
A Umited number of umns will be. obtainable each day at the Club House, provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy, (Tel. 21020).
On ne pretext will children bo`per- 'mitted in either ensure during the first four days of the Meeting. No amaha will be allowed on the Fifth Day.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE
The price of admission to the Public Enclosure is $2.00 per day. Including tax for all persons includ- ing ladies, and is payable at the Gate, Soldiers and Saltors in uniform are admitted to the Public Enclosure at $1.00 per day including tax.
Bookmakers, Tie Tac men," etc., will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeling.
Timna will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the Public Enclosure.
SERVANTS' PASSES.
Passes for Servants will be issued lo Private Box `holders ONLY on application to the Secretary, Ist floor, - Exchange Building.
Any persons found loitering with Servants' passes in their possession will forfelt the same and will removed from the Enclosure,
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By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hongkong, 11th February, 1040,
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