MONDAY APRIL 14 1924^
SATURDAY'S CRICKET.
League Division II.
KOWLOON 2ND V. R. E.
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At Kowloon on Saturday, "the R. E.'s who lead the way in the second division of the league.
to their added three points total by defeating the home junior team. Major Gandy and Corp. Blondin were the mainstays of the Sappers' batting while Jacob and Cockell shared the trundling honours. Fraser took 5 wickets for Kowloon. Scores
R. E.
Major Gandy st. Edwards, b
Rayen
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G. R. More, e Hogg, b Pafford 13 OUR CHIEF JUSTICE' T. E. Pearce, e Hargreaves...... 51 H. Owon-Hughes, b HOGE E. G. Lammert, Le Mesurier,
THE CHINA MAILY
50 FOREIGN COMMUNITY_GIVE
FAREWELL DINNER,
b Hagg
6
L. D. McNicoll, Hogg:
Pafford...
E. W. Hamilton, stp. Jotham, b
Pafford
2
Colony were so well known that he need not mention them. (Laughter).
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POOR MEN'S WIVES."
CORONET THEATRE'S FINE PICTURE.
"One remark of his I shall com- ment on," continued Sir William. He credited me with being
Which is, the best the acting, The retiring Chief Justice of associated with the sport and Hongkong (Sir William Rees social life of the Colony, having the staging or the filming in "Poor Davies, K.C.), was paid an elo-regard to the judicial position I men's Wives," are points about E. C. Hagen, c Basant, b Herequent tribute at a farewell dinner have been honoured to hold. All which many people will disagree,, T. B. Fowell, & b Hogg a given in his honour by the foreign I can say, gentlemen, is this: I but there is one point upon which community of Hongkong at the think a man is a poor man who they will all be unanimous-the ET
Saturday fails to interest himself in the Coronet Theatre's "current feature Hongkong Hotel on 183 night.
Nearly 150 well known community to which he belongs,
D. Wahl, not out..................
Extras
Total.
Bowling Analysis.
Hargreaves Hogg... Pafford
0. M.
9 0
R
11.2 4 40
II 2 32
5 0. 35 7 2 ROYAL NAVY. Corp. Butterworth, b Fraser..... 3 Lt, Com. Jotham, l.b.w, b
Lammert... 17
Pay. Lt. Com. Pafford, b
Powell...
0
38 Inghain
Set. Cockell, b Brawn
Capt. Chippendall, b Fraser...
7 0
Besant
QM. S. Ramsay, run out.
mn 40
Col. Blondin, 1,b.w. b Raven.. 37 C.S.M. Smith, b Overv.....
2.
23
Lt. D'Arcy Evans, b Powell..... Lt. Simpson, b More....
2
2
1. S. Brown, l.b.w.b Fraser..... 9
L. S. Winter. b Fraser Jacobs, c and b Fraser
Goodman, not out...
Extras.
Mid. Le Mesurier, b Powell.......
I Pay Lt. Hargreaves, St. Wahl,
b Hamilton......
Rev. Purcell, ib.w, Powell
129Lt. Com. Ingham, b Hamilton...
Lt. Besant, b Powell.....
Lt. Pisani, not out..
w. Pay. Lt. Hogg did not bat......
Bowling Analysis.
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even
members of the community, and it is a pleasure to me to be attraction is in every respect a business men, Government officials able to state and I can speak notable picture. "Poor Men's W. and other residents were pre-from many years of experience Wives" is a companion picture to Isent. The proceedings were very seeing that I have served us aRich Men's Wives, and most 4 enthusiastic, the gathering cheer- member of the Jockey Club along 4ing and singing "Men of Harlech" with Sir Paul Chater and Mr. observers hold that it is
in response to the toast proposed Stephen and a half dozen others better than that famous success. to the Chief Justice, by the Hon. whom I see here to-night and Certainly it can claim everything Mr. A. G. Stephen.
have done so, I feel sure, without that makes the really great picture Sir Paul Chater was in the chair detracting from the dignity duea story, simple in itself, perhaps,
(Hear, but
with direct and brinful and at the same table sat H.E. the to the Judicial Bench,
dramatic interest; acting that is at Governor, Major-General Sir John hear.)
Bench's Cold Isolation. all times worthy of the theme and Gentlemen, I have lived a full in the more emotional passages, Fowler, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Sir William Rees Davies, Commodore Grace, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kote-life in Hongkong. As Attorney beyond.all question, brilliant; stag wall, the Hon. P. H. Holyoak, Mr. General for a period of five yearsing which leaves nothing to be desired, quietly effective in the Ma Chi-lung, Mr. Montague Ede, filled a position which, as every-homely scenes and arresting 36 Mr. R. Sutherland, Mr. C. Gordon one, who has held the office knows, in the lavish ones, especially 2 Mackie, Mr. A. Dyer Ball, Mr.is one of stress and sometimes of where the grand ball is held, with Ho Fook, Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Mr. controversy, Then, for twelve its hundreds of revellers and its II Li Po-kwai, Mr. W. W. Hornell, years, I endured the cold isolation glittering decorations; and finally the Hon. Mr. Chau Sui-ki, Mr. of the Bench, in a measure plough--welding the whole Into one Justice Gompertz, Mr. C. Lafrentz, ing my own lonely furrow. My supreme artistic Mr. H. Owen Hughes, the Hon. old friend, Mr. Augustine Birrell, faultless filming. The cast for Mr. 5. D. C. Wolfe and Mr. H. A. wrote: "It is not the accident of "Poor Men's Wives" has evident- merit, but the esprice of fortune,ly been selected with the greatest Nisbet.
or the grace of God, which places Care, Barbara la Marr, the beauti one man on the Bench and another ful actress who delighted Hong- in the Dock." (Laughter.) I have kong a week ago in "Trifing so far avoided the occupation of with Betty Francisco, David Butler Women" taking the leading role, the Dock-
(laughter) and I must say that my tenure of the Bench in Hongkong has been a happy one, having been fortunate
12
'Total
Bowling Analysis.
0. M
R.
Fraser...
12 0
'Braw............
·3 1
41 .6
S
Extras......
O..Raven........
* '15
0
Total....
185
Petheram....
113
0
0 31
2
0 5
It
0. M. R.
......
13
More............
Powell 13 1
43
'W. S
0 }
48
Lammert....
6
33
Hamilton............ 8.3
I
H. Overy, c Jacob, b Cockell... 12
Owen Hughes..... 2 10
McNicoli.....
0
0
0
0
O. B. Raven, b Cockell,
EWO... WAYFOONG.
E. Savage, 1.b.w. b Cockell..
I
0
Overy....
A. Q. Brawn, run out....
B. Petheram, b Jacob.
A. R. F. Raven... 8
'K.C.C. 2ND XI.
A. R. F. Raven, c Gandy, b
Cockell....
J. Fraser, b Jacob......
E. J. Edwards, b'Jacob
1. C. Long, c and b Cockell..
J. Tacchi, not out
Dewhurst, e Brown by Cockell...
Jacob....
Extras...
Total
Bowling Analysis.
Q. M. R. 12 2 14 12 2 34
Gockell
UNIVERSITY 2ND V.
SERVICE 2ND...
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triumph, the
and Richard Tucker in the other
Important parts. The story of
The Toust. . The toast to Sir William Rees Davies was punctuated with applause. It was like Sir William's reply, brief and witty and truly indicated the spirit of affection
Poor Men's Wives "deals with and esteem which the gathering
two women-the one the wife of a held for their honoured guest. in a very able arid loyal colleague. wealthy but profligate husband,
The Hon. Mr. Stephen said
(Applause.) (Sir William indi-sighing for the quiet home life; when one began to talk of Sirented Mr. Justice Gompertz.) and the other a married drudge Teams representing Ewo William Rees Davies it was have also been fortunate in hav- who yearns for the gaieties of the 1(Messrs. Jardine's) and Wayfoong difficult to know where to stop. ing the assistance of counsel of social swim. How fate crosses
He was surprised 0 (the Hongkong and Shanghail
to hear the highest integrity and legal their paths and the dramatic which follow make Bank) met on the C.R.C. ground. from the Chief Justice when he ability, supported by a large num incidents The Bank batted first for 140 but met him what a charming ber of solcitors, capable, well-a film story which has seldom human 49 Ewo passed this total with several place Hongkong was and how trained and most honourable men. been excelled for real
wickets in hand. Scores:-
strong, forceful sincerity, and agreeable was the society and
I have had the (Applause.)
drama what splendid, fellows one met assistance of Juries of Hongkong at the Hongkong, Club. But when men, who have always been pains. ⚫ he asked him why he did not mix taking and ready to assist in the
more with, them his reply was administration of justice and which he knew Mr. Owen Hughes 57 somewhat vague. He indicated
eager to solve the difficulties aris could deliver, and which would 23 that if he had made many close ing in this cosmopolitan com- have appealed to them all very
friends here, it was conceivable munity."
much. He supposed he was re- that he would ultimately meeti
The Chief Justice said in com-serving it for their Welsh gather- some of them in a situation which
on the remarkable ings. "I shall prize this flag very menting would be mutually embarrassing. growth and progress of the much," concluded Sir William, o (Laughter and Applause.)
Colony: " A few years ago, the holding it aloft, "as a token from humble golfer had to be satisfied my Welsh friends in Hongkong with Happy Valley and "Deep with whom I have spent some of
WAYFOONG.
W. W. J. Clark, c Cornaby, b
3 Railton
CIVIL
Civil Service 2nd XI visited the University juniors at. Pokfulam on Saturday and won by the margin of three runs. The home aleven batted first, E. Laing making 38 and Alexander taking 5 wickets for 32. With half a dozen batsmen getting into double figures the Visitors barely managed to secure the victory. Stores:-
UNIVERSITY 2ND XI.
D. Laing, c Cullio,h Sara.......... 38
B. P. Ng, 1.b.w. Hill
M. B. Osman, c Finch b
Alexander.....
8
J.L. Youngsaye, b Alexander. 13
S. O, Shahabudin, b Alexander.
D. J. Nicholson, e Piercy, b
Mackenzie ........
| D. B. Peat, b Hollands
T. W. Riddell, a Hollands, b
Cornaby
F. H. Pentycross, c Bracken-
ridge, b Railton ...
E. Wilkin, c Brackenridge, b
Cornaby
R. W. Lee, c Railton, b Cormby O. Skinner, b Hollands
J. D. Morrison, b Hollands.... R. O. Moncrieff, c Cornaby, b
Hollands.
J. G. R. Mann, not out
Extras
Total..
o Railion
Bowling Analysis.
C. W. Lam, b Alexander....... 8 Piercy.... TO. Yeow, lb.w. Alexander.
T. W. Cheong, c Alexander, b
in....
o Cornaby
H. Y. Leong..b.w. Grimmett... 14 W. H. Sling, not out..
E. H. Tung, a Alexander, b
Grimmett
Sara
Extras.
Total.
Bowling Analysis.
·Hill ............
Alexander............
Hollands....
I Mackenzie
EWO.
ESITTE
O. M. R.
12
z 20
3 [ 25 12
20
4
I
12
I
Referring to Sir William's sporting temperament, the Hon.
Mr. Stephen said he believed that Water Bay; now the golfer has
it had been known that the Chief two eighteen-hole courses at Fan-
the pleasantest hours of my life here." (Loud applause.)
9 Justice had put on gloves occaling whilst the latest is at Shekko, As Sir William left, "Men of sionally-he did not mean white where our overwrought golfers Harlech was sung enthusiasti- gloves which he received at mai can recline in luxurious bunga- cally.
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den assizes but bulbous articles lows. And now we even hear talk The following formed the Com- which were used for another pur-of a second race course. Nor must mittee arranging for the dinner: pose altogether and it may have I forget our non-stopping trams, The Hon., Sir C. Paul Chater, w. been for that reason that he nter-where the passengers are secured Kt., C.M.G. (Chairman), Hon. Mr. z vered in a famous scrap in the like sheep in a pen, awaiting an A. G. Stephen (Vice-Chairman), House of Commons. (Laughter.)entrance through the gold portals. Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., Hon. 3 2 43 "I think," went on Mr. Stephen, (Laughter.) Hongkong has also Mr. A. R. Lowe, Hon. Mr. Mon- BO 24 4 that he intervened as peace grown in litigation. 2
I maker on that occasion as he has and cheers.) 0.9
done on many occasions since that time. (Applause.)
SH, E. Hollands, b Lee.......... 16
G. H. Piercy, retired........ 78
0 W. Brackenbridge, run out... 3 W. W. Mackenzie, c Les, b
Morrison
18
.100
M. R.
W
0 33
2
I TI
I
1 32
Griminiett. 4.2 2 14
G.S.C.C. 2nd XI.
C. Sara, c Osman, b Lam................ 15
W. Galloway, not out
J. H. L. Gompertz, not oubore
Extras......
Toral
N. L. Railton, W. B. Carnaby,
P. Tod, C. E. McDougall,
W. D. Jamie, did not bat,
Bowling Analysis
F. Harpere Ho Tung, b Young
SIVE.......
W. Cullip.1.b.w. Laing..
17 16
Lee
E. Fincher c Laing, b Osman... 20 H. Strange, Leong, h Osman, R. Smith, Laing, b Osman... 6 C. Alexander, c and b Osman 11 W. Hill, e Ng, b Youngsaye... 7 H. Westlake, st. Yeow, b Osman o A. Grimmett, not out......
R. Taylor, e Leong, b Osman... O
Clack Peat.... Nicholson Morrison
Mann
Extras....
Total..
Bowling Analysis..
O. M. R.. 2 0 20
*S. O. Shahabudin
C. W. Lam......... 6 0 20
*Young зaye..................
10
7
112
0. M. R
33
British Justice. "After referring to the Chief Justice's career, particularly as Parliamentary Secretary to Sir William Harcourt, "who was an ill 13 man to live with, remarkable for his merciless and biting sarcasm," 161, the Hon. Mr. Stephen said that
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12
6
I
i
I 49
8- 2 30
4 ▸ 30
Z
12
0
18
POLO.
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(Laughter
"Yes, I can hear cheers in certain quarters of the room," added the speaker amid laughter, "but I do not mind as 1 have not to hear it all in the future." (Laughter.)
Full of Friendship. Hongkong is full of friendship and the man who makes enemics here has a want of something to do. It is an ever changing, scene, the Chief Justice was a man they but friendships acquired here are were proud of. It was upon him lasting; they last a lifetime. Men and upon the likes of him come and men may go, but friend- that the British Justiceship is eternal. I am now like an. and reputation for fair dealing old hunter, turned out to grass
W rested. Men like him were a great with my shoes taken off. It will aaseb to, the Empire. (Applause.) be a change from the turmoil and He would be missed by all from the work. At times my classes. Even the criminals he somewhat enfeebled constitution had had occasionally to send to has not made it easy, but I trust prison, or to be flogged, or to be I am not going to seed. I don't hanged, must have felt that when intend, with God's help, to do so. justice was being dispensed in (Applause.) They say that the such a kindly, careful but impres evil a man does lives after him sive way that they richly deserved and that the good is often interred everything they got. (Loud with his bones, but if I may judge of this most generous farewell, laughter.)
you have buried my sins to-night. May I hope that when I have left these kindly shores, where I have pent such happy years, that Hongkong will retain a kindly thought of me. (Applause.)
Three teams have entered for the Navy Cup in the Polo Club this season and it is interesting to W. note that a lady, Mrs. Bord, is a
member of "B" team which de
.
"At the end of his career" con- tinued the Hon. Mr. Stephen, we can assure him that he has attained "honour, love, obedience, I feated"A" team on Saturday. troops of friends"-(hear, hear) Mrs. Boyd and Mr. Cobbold and he will see in this large
13 9 2 31
2
.
2 28
*Osman............... 10
+Laing....... *One.no bill
Three no balls.
Friendly Matches.
HKC.C.v. "NAVY.
་ ་་་ ; ་
The teams are as follow:- "A" Team.-H. E. the G.O.C., Lieut-Comm Lake, Lieut. Flem- ming, R.N., Mr. Macnamara. Mr. Lampton.
6 scored two goals each and. Mr. gathering to-night an unmistak Mr. Owen Hughes, in presenting Boyd one for the winners. Mr. able tribute of the esteem and Sir William with a flag of the Macnamara notched one for the affection in which he is held by Welsh nation, said he felt it a high Losers:
On Tuesday "B" team will the whole Colony. Another token honour to be asked to do so. He will be ready before he gocs, the trusted that the flag would serve meet "C" team.
result of a kind thought of Sir to remind Sir. William of Welsh Paul Chater's, to secure in some friends he had left behind. The permanent way the signatures of mottoes that should have appear. everyone here to-night. Let used under the dragon would also. drink his health and wish him remind him that they of his The Royal Navy cricketers' ob. tained a revenge for their last "B" Team. Mr. Boyd, Mrs. many years of health and happi-nation who were left behind would minute defeat at the hands of the Boyd, Mr. Cobbold, Lieut. Comin.ness. (Applause.) HKC.C. in the league some time | Woolrych.-Mr. Ford, ago in winning by two runs on tha "C" Team.-Capt. Neville, Mr, Club ground on Saturday. Tam Davies, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Stanton. Pearce and Owen Hughes scored 1-Mr. St. Lawrence.
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stand 50 respectively for the Club
and Col. Matthews (30) also helped
the score along to 183. It was a
very sporting match from start to
Anish and provided a lot of excite month.
Scores:
H.K.C.C.
Col. Matthews, e Totham, b
Ingham mini Ampelones
E. J. R. Mitchell, c Hurgreives,
Patford
Bronchial Congis.
to
Chief Justico's Reply.
In replying, the Chief Justice paid a tribute to Sir Paul Chater, the Chairman, whom he described
ondeavour to do all in their power. to live up to its best tradition. The motto was "Y Ddraig Goch Edyrn Gychwyn," he could say great deal about the motto but he
in glowing terms as a veteran of would only say now that it was an sport and a veteran of commerce. emblem of the free,
Sir
Referring to the toast maker.
William, in aecepting
Bronchial coughs are ni telfing. They are area meseing if allowed bang on and weaken the syelam Cham berlain's Coish Remedy in fast what too much. (Cries of "No, no.") fellow countrymen. Mr. Hughes He left his vices severely alone, did not address the gathering as but then he was of a charitable he should have done in the Welsh disposition, he knew, and he sup language. He would like to have posed he thought his vices in this had an eloquent speech In Welsh,
Sir William said he feared Mr. it, thanked Mr Owen Hughes from his Stephen had extolled his virtues for the gift
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