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Choosing A Present.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1924.
FOOTBALL,
NOTES AND COMMENT.
HOLIDAY GAMES.
[By Dutchie "
The following is the programme
Boxing Day Sunday" Herald" Charity Clip Competition. England
V Scotland, Club.
for the week end:
ground 3 45 p.m.
27TH
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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
NEXT MEETING FIXED FOR DECEMBER 29.
At the next meeting of the Legislative · Council, to be held on December 29 the following appear on the agenda:
I
Financlui Minutės. 106 to
J
(Nos.
2. Report of the Finance Com-
miftee. (No. 12.)
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
Second reading of the Bill intituled An Ordinance to amend LEAGUE the Fraudulent Transfers of Busi-
nesses Ordinance, 1923.
J FIRST DIVISION.
Police y. China "B" Club ground.
Kick off at 4 p.n
p.m., sharp.
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THE GERMAN NOTE.
BERLIN IS SEEKING WAY OUT.,
(Reuter's Service.)
Compradores and contractors. at large Hongkong business houses have a very nice habit of wanting to give presents to the staff at Xmas time and with great con- siderateness many of them make a point of inquiring of the favoured individuals in what direction lie, their tastes, even in some cases of indicating the amount to which they would be favoured if the recipient would draw upon them. Now this is thoughtfulness to a degree and should result, in infinitely SATURDAY more satisfaction than is the case when the present ક chosen haphazardly or even with the moticulous care of the relative who,, making the first consideration that of usefulness China Av. R. A. Sookumpoo and serviceability, seems unable to ground. conceive of a greater variety than Tantar vi Kowloon, Kowloon that offered in the hosféry estab-ground. lishment of the nearest stores. But it is in moments like these, when one has the opportunity of unrestricted choice, that one realises how few are such things that a man is con- scious of a real need of or even a desire for, If. there is nothing he can find fault with in his cigarette case, pipes. cuff links or tie pin, is not addicted to reading to any considerable extent and does not feel physically capable of getting outside a turkey. it is likely that the effort of thinking of some- thing else is likely to cost him more in mental fatigue thar the monetary, worth of what he is striving to think of. If he was at all of a mercenary frame of mind, it might drive him to think how nice it would be if he could get out of his difficulty by asking the compradore tp cul quits the somewhat adverse bal-
O Boxing Day the"first game in ance against him on his next the "Sunday Herald". Interna- | month's salary, or to settle up tional Charity Cup takes place, some of the last month's bills England meeting Scotland. The which will soon be rolling in, but latter are rather handicapped for that of course would be quite con- players this year. On paper the SOVIET REPUBLIC IN SOUTH- trary to the spirit in which the offer was made and should not be and a win for them is anticipated. entertained for a moment!. The
An
SECOND DIVISION.
Sacred Heart v. St. Joseph's, "B" St. Joseph's ground. ·
Recreio "A" v. China "A" Kow loon ground.
St. Josephs "A" v, Surreys, Navy "A" ground.
v. Club, Sookum po9
University
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Berlin, December 28.
The German Government's röte to the Secretary-General of the League of Nations, supporting the" contention that, in the event of Germany joining the League, she would be excused her obligation, involved in Article 16 of the Covenant, laying down the pro cedure of members of the League against any State breaking the
Drims ground.
Recreio. v. Chinese ground.
China "B" v, Kowloon, Club Covenant, dwells on the disarma- ment of Germany, whose army is ground.
Kick off at 2.30 pm. sharp.
only 100,000 strong, while neigh- bouring States, of much smaller population than that of Germany, possess much larger armies; for Chi-example, one such States, with a population of under 40,000,000, has an army of 700,000;
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The game arranged for to-morro between The Army and the nese will not take place, the Army being unable to raise a team.
English team seem much stronger
다
probability is that the compradore The first divisiop game between finds that, even after consulting the Club and Surreys has been the recipients of his bounty, the pastponed. gifts that he eventually makes
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ONCE AGAIN,
Dear Santa Claus,
FRENCH FORECAST.
CHINA.
PARIS PAPER'S VIEW.
(Reuter's Service.)'. :
It declares
vary but slightly from year to The Tamar-Kowloon game has
Paris, December 23. year. The amount of cuff links, been transferred to Kowloon
"Le Matin" foreshadows the tie,pins and cigarette cases which ground, where the Sailors hope to proclamation of a Soviet Republic taipans of some years' standing in repeat their previous victory on by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, in South the Colony have accumulated must" this ground.
China: It declares that the new Soviet will be be almost alarming!.
essentially The R. A. will be out for the Nationalist, and emphasises the first time since November 1, when value of French expert opinion they will be at home to the China that, despite suggestions from asked Uncle Edward for a new
At the City Hall was demons-A team: The Gunmers have, I America, the Powers must show a one, 'n' he told me not to be trated, last night, how boxing can believe, received some new players solid front in China. ridiculous.. Uncle. Claud was very maintain the hold it already has in the last draft. China"A" will that it will not be reasonable to funny. He said it was all a stunt. on the Hongkong public; and how probably be without Chan So. A permit the increase of Customs very interesting game is sure to be | duties for the benefit of a Govern- What did-he-mean-by-that-Did- it can very easily create a feeling seen and the Chinese need to win ment which does not meet its of disgust which will result in if they hope to keep within reach obligations, and which would be he mean it would stunt my "pro-competitions, under the auspices of the Championship.
able, if it had a full treasury, to gress? That's what think he of the Hongkong Boxing Associa
subsidise the Chinese Bolshevists !meant. Anyway, dear Santation, failing to attract sufficiently
"As in the case of the Kowloon and enable them to extend their Claus, will you please give me a Chiefly due to the painstaking China "B" game has been transfer- large audiences to pay expenses. I
vs. Tamar games, so the Police- power all over China: new book of health rules; I need efforts of Mr. J. Brook, the red to the Club ground. As the Japan will be the deciding factor. It asserts that the attitude of it so badly, 'n' I am so afraid I Manager of the Association, a Chinese have not yet won a game, may get sick without one. But most attractive programme had it is hard to imagine them beating dear Santa Claus, please do not Rively night's fighting was eagerly
send me any sardines.
been arranged and a thoroughly the Police on Saturday.'
I am looked forward to by those "who
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OBITUARY.
MR. A. DAVIS.
London, November 16---Mr. Alfred Davis, who was a member
scared I might leave the tins lying take a genuine interest in. the The game to watch in the Second about, 'n' then what would Uncle art of self-defence. "At the outset, Division will be that between Edward say! And, dear Santa it is well to state that, in the main, Recreio"A" and China "A" In their the contestants to a man fully previous encounter the Chinese Claus, please give me a toy pier, justified the trust placed in them were successful, which in all pro just like the one at Statue Square, by Mr. Brook and the General babilty will cost the Recreio the but if you can't finish it in time, Committee of the Hongkong League Championship. The latter next Christmas, will do or the Boxing Association. The fight are expected to win.
of the F. A. since 1892 and vice- Hongkong, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1924. Christmas after that.
between Young, and Eaton was a
president since 1908, died at his Uncle genuinely hard-fought contest; Sacred Heart will probably beat residence at Marlow yesterday, Henry 'n' some other nice uncles Rogers and Wareham put up a the College "B" team and the Deceased was chairman of the most spirited display; Barber, in Drums should be successful Amateur Cup Committee and a tell me that I ought to ask you his fight with Campbell, showed against
the Club Reserves. member of the International Selec- for-how do you spell it?-
that he intended to make the bout Recreio "B" and the University tion Committee. He had acted as con-con- constitut constitu-short and snappy until he was will probably draw, whilst hon. secretary of the Berks and Last year I hung up my stocking tional reform, but I would far accidentally injured and compelled Kowloon should defeat the China Bucks F. A since 1895, and was on rather have a nice, new town hall, to finish the struggle in a semi- "B" who usually visit the the Committee of the Amateur n' you naughty, man!you only
dazed condition. His opponent, Peninsular with a very weak team. Rowing Association and Thames put in about two of the things I to play theatres and dances with, despite all knowledge of the nicer
Punting Club; also secretary of asked you for. This year I hope The one I've got now is far too points of boxing, displayed pluck St. Joseph's "A" play their the Thames Amaleur Rowing you will give me everything I small, 'n the museum you gave from the start and though lucky return game with the Surreys, and Council. Mr. Davis, who was in want. Please, please, dear Santa me is awful. And, Santa Claus, to win, at any rate proved that he are hopeful of winning, but it will his 58th year, was on the Bucks *Claus. First of all I should very, if I give you back that funny toy intended to give the public a run be a surprise if they succeed in Council and a member of the
for their money.
Bland and breaking the Soldiers' unbeaten Marlow Urban District Council. very much like the "present" you soldier you gave me marked Emmerson both gave of their best record.
He was also a J. P. for Bucks. Until a few months ago Mr. Davis Baid you would get me from "President of the Republic" the and up to the interval there was London 'town. No, dear Santa yellow and black paint's all come no cause for complaint. It was The following are the tearns for was fa his normal health, and Claus, I don't mean any more tin off 'n' he's quite red now-will you the fight between Stoker Booth the England-Sectiand game an although he was never particularly robust, his sudden breakdown was
His and Leading Seaman Francis, the Boxing Day:
Illness soldiers. Uncle Edward, who lives give me an express train that opening bout of the second half, England: Wavish; Wynne, quite, unexpected.
commenced five months ago when at Government House, says I 've won't stop half way like the one that called forth a deal of adverse Bishop; Patter.
Charlesworth, Eaton,
he swallowed an insect whilst already got, he says, "a somewhat I've got, which costs my poor comment. Neither man-despite Brown;
motoring with, a friend. This set. imposing number of officers of uncles such a lot of money every at any time showed the least
very their past championship records Jones, Edds, Howard.
up violent sickness which affected the heart. Born in 1866, Mr. Davis high rank." What I want, dear month? And Santa Claus, will anxiety to give of their best. It Scotland: - Rodger; » Gerrard,
was educated at Borlase School, in Santa Claus, is the milt'ry lands, you please give me a nice little was this bout which is quoted sa Hume; Mair, Stewart, A. Duncan his native town of Marlow, and at 'n' I think, as Uncle Edward 'n aeroplane all for my very own to an example of how boxing can be G Duncan, Forsyth, McKelire, the University College of Wales at
Aberystwyth. Uncle Claud '' all my other kind use with my Volunteer soldiers? marred. Such an exhibition is McBride, Key.
unfair to the management and to uncles have not been able to get And, oh please give me a new those who pay to keep the game Reserves are England:-Wheeler, them for me, you, dear Santa Peak puff puff, 'n' a fire brigade going. Fortunately, both Cart-Mitchell," Humberstone and Claus, are the only one who can station all nicely finished, 'n lidge and Smith gave a capital dis- Macklesworib.,
Scotland: Forbes, Clarke, At a recent meeting of the. succeed. Won't you ask your big, houses, 'n' hospitals, 'n''''n'-play, each showing that he was
Council of the Royal Colonial Institute, the following were fierce reindeer to bite the wicked Oh there's such lots n lots of out for the money," and to some Dewar and Muir.
extent this bout counter-balanced
elected Non-Resident Fellows War Office man HARD-where he things I want but I can't think of the previous tame display. With
British Malaya; Wm. R. Brearley the exception of the heavy-
(Kuala Lumpur); L. W.. Butler weight contest, it was evident that
-Tickling :Throat,
(Port Swettenham); J. R. Diskannike boxing here is still in a healthy
Did you ever have that nerve-making (Malacca); Capt. E. J. H'Eldridge, condition and a word now to those experience caused by a bit of mucus of O.B.E. (Slugapore)) Heurs A inclined to "fight the air" when in 15 slegm that stubbomly refuses la badia Forrer-(Penang);—R.—Withers- xx the ring may prevent others | lodged, but tlokles and terlew until it Green, M.R.C.S. (Johore) ; Harold following in their fact-steps. sometimen almost stranglos Jus E; Holwall (Kedah); J. H. W. Parky
Chamberlain's Dough me such a long time ago. When P.S.-Please give your reindeer a crowd, otherwise the contestants kilowal to ide down to throw will Folglase (Kuala Lumpur) Daniel,
Hongkong boasts a very sporting Remedy, swallowed very Bowly at O.BE, B.Sc. (Singapore); H I was quite a little girl. And now kiss from me and tell them to bite in the heavy-weight contest would top she's 16216, and at omos give you A. Riley (Kusla Lumpur) ;). S. I've grown up! Why, dear Santa the wicked War Office man more have been the objects of stronger immer Try it, that way too for Clunies Ros (Keeling Cocon
hard than ever, 'cos I don't like Claus, just fancy, I am so big now him one weany little bit. The remarks than those overheard last boschi and other octate Island); and Charles H. Row's that I go to Fanling 'n' more far. horrid, horrid-person!
(Kuala Lumpur).” night.
alts down. Thank you, dear Santa them all-now, so goodbye, dear Claus. Next I should like a new Santa Claus. book of health rules.
With lots 'n' lots of love The one I've got now is Ohlever so your little friend
old, and it's quite out of date. *
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