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JANUARY FRIDAY,
1925
HOME FOOTBALL.
NEW YEAR'S DAY RESULTS IN DETAIL.
ANNUAL ARMY 'v. NAVY FIXTURE.
HONOURS EVEN.
"SOCCER LEAGUES,
M
(Router's Service)
may be... One man has collected a series of howlcre extending over eight yours, and we get some very illuminating thinga-hümorous and otherwise. Whis is the Ruhr?. received the reply, a German army trying to keep the French 'out of Germany. The direct cause of the American Civil War was ascribed to. "Taxation without meditation." At Sookumpoo yesterday after- The late President Harding's most noon, a fair attendance which in- important achievement was said to cluded the C.1.C. China Squadron be the limitation of ornaments, and the GO.C, China Command," whilst Shakespeare, in the mind of Saw the Army and Navy meet at one mediool boy was Anerica's great football.. est pool.
Of course it The game, not quite up to the would be in bad taste and not standard expected, resulted in a fair to scholars, to have their draw of one all. thoughts so publicly exposed and The line-up was:-- we hold it o sin to scoff at what Navy, Wavish (Tamar); Newcastle.... O Sheffield U.... were, at one time, the serious Wright (Hawking) and Hume Sunderland Cardia........... beliefs of those who had to give (Fetersfield); Waine (Hawkins), Blackburn v Notts Forest post- expression to them on paper....
Taylor (Pegasus), and Devonportponed, ground unfit for play. Still we do like a howler.
(Hawkins); Balcombe (Despatch), D'Argavil (L: 38), Carter (Des-
Second League
POLICE SPORTS AND XMAS TREE.
Club
The police Recreation celebrated their annual sports and Christmas Tree on their grounds Yesterday afternoon. A varied programme of events for the
to
"LONDON, January 1; Results of matches in the big football leagues on New Year's Day, are as follow:-..
Bolton
Fürst League:
......... 3 Birmingham... o Bury 5 Tottenham...... Ź Everton 3 Buraley 2
patch), Smith Hawkins), and Manchester Ur Chelsea.... Chamberlain (Pegasus).
Middlesboro... 1 Fulham Army-Stanton (R.A.); Caveille Wednesday ... 1 Oldham (R.A.P.C.); Jordan (E/S.); South Shields..."4 Coventry Turner (R/E.); Mitchell (E/S) Stockport I
Walter Bristowe (E/S.); Charlesworth Stoke ....... o Bradford C... hampton.... (E/S.); Eaton (E/S.); Humber-
Third League (Northern) "
stone (E/S) Butler (ES) Accrington 2 Darlington Mackleworth (E/S.).
Referee: Mr. Cassidy," Linesman: Messrs,
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that stand in his way, for true
and wherefors of the need when it is great. It gives with an open
hand,
Speaking.
Tranmere
1 N. Brighton Scottish League:
I
Ashington 3 Rotherham Smyth Bradford Barrow... Young folk as well as the elders (Ambrose) and Willby (E/S.). Chesterfield 3 Wrexham
The Army won the toss and Durham......... 5 Lincoln was gone through, which, with elected to play with the wind Grimsby. Doncaster bright weather, provided enjoyable time
an behind them and the sun in their Hartlepools ... 3 Walsall ....... the large eyes. The first half provided some number present.
The arrangements were in the ding-dong play. Balcombe, and hands of Mr. H. W. Kent, assisted D'Argavil played well together, Cowdenbeath Raith R........ by Mr. Marks and Sergeants while Eaton and Humberstone Dundep 2 Aberdeen.... Wynne and Nicoll. The club played well for the Army. Half-Falkirk. 0 Airdrie house and grounds were tastefully time arrived with the score-sheet Hibernians... 2' Hearts decorated with flags and bunting, blank. The band of the H.M.S. Kilmarnock ... 4 Ayr U in among which a large Xmas TreeHawkins" played during the Marton 2. St. Mirren...... Partick... o. Third Latark detail had received careful atten. half by passing the ball to Eaton children peeped out. Every little Humberstone started the second Rangers Celtic...... tion as was evident from a look who passed to Butler; the latter poned, ground unfit for play.
Hamilton v. Motherwell, post over the ground which was full of passed to Mackleworth who sent in
F. A. Cup. the holiday spirit.
a fine centre, but Wavish was on The football match, Married the alert, and saved well. Then it
LONDON, December, 31. Single, proved a novel and excit was the Navy's turn, Smith and ing) round of the F. A. Cup, Barrow In a replay, in the 6th (qualify. ing game which ended with no Chamberlain taking the ball down defeated Gillingham, by 21, at score being registered. The but Caveille cleared. About fifteen New Cross. novelty was provided by the use minutes after the re-starty Butler of a rugger ball, which, assuming received the ball and passed some peculiar turns with which the to Mackleworth who sent in a players were not quite familiar, fine centre and during the scrim- seemed to nonplus them. Another interesting item was the "Jackmage in front of the goal, the ball High" bowls tournament.
was passed to Eston. He was not marked, and he made no mistake Army one up. about beating Wavish, puting the
People may be divided on the question of the power of the written as against the spoken word, but most will confess to desire, to be able to speak well and convincingly. They probably let it go at that not realising that whilst there are born orators and speakers, the art of good speaking The clown (Mr. Ward) was in is as is that of good writing, a the opinion of the children per matter of painstaking effort. haps next ip importance to the Mr. Austen Chamberlain, the For: Xmas Tree as he appeared to be eign Secretary, comes to that exclusively reserved by them. conclusion.
passing but Balcombe failed to The Navy then did some nice
In an interesting
After the dismantling of the centre The Army attacked but. article in the December number tributed by Mrs. Wodehouse, neatly cleared. The Army came presents, the prizes were dis were pulled up by Hume who of "The Empire Review" he takes This was prefaced by a short again but Hume was safe and his readers, behind the scenes, so speech in which Mr. Kent thanked cleared. Then about ten minutes
Comment On The Game.
there and everywhere. The for The Navy defence was. good, especially Hume, who was here, ward line was also good.
The Army defence was very
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Rugby International.
PARIS, January 1. Ireland beat France at rugby by
points to 3.
PEKING'S WELCOME
MANY NOTABLES GREET SUN YAT-SEN.
(Reuter's Service.)
PEKING, December 31.
Dr. Sun Yat-sen has arrived here.
PRUSSIAN BANK
SCANDALS.
TWO HIGH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ARRESTED..
to speak, and whilst he admits Mrs. Wodehouse for favouring the after the Army's goal Balcombe A representative of Tuan Chi-Jui, that no set rule emerges from the occasion with her presence and received, and passed to D'Argavil all the Cabinet Ministers except examination he has made he is the pleasure which it afforded who took a shot at goal; the ball Lt Shih-hao, many civil and convinced that the idea that the those who had assembled there. had Stanton beaten but hit the military officials, and members of art of public speaking is no trou. Thanks were also expressed to Mr. crossbar and rebounded into play.. Parliament, also representatives of ble to those who engage in it, is J. H. Taggart and the China Jordan tried to clear but Smith upwards a hundred schools, wel- a fallacy. The article is full of Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., ran up was responsible for the comed Dr. Sun at the station. amusing stories to illustrate this Ltd. for their generous help which Navy's goal A PRISON GIFT." fact. Mr. Gladstone may not contributed to the success of the
have prepared his speeches in afternoon's doings, One of the penalties which has he certainly" "wombled" them in Mr. Kent for the good things said the set and orthodox "fashion, but Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse thanked to be paid by people who are found his inside, and it was said that about his wife, and expressed NAIL HEARDOZguilty of acts not in accordance none cared to go near the G.O.M. apologies on behalf of the Hon.
with the code of laws which the day before he was due to Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, who had un- good, especially Stanton in goal. govern the lives of civilised com- make a speech. And the same fortunately been prevented from Mitchell played his usual good
was said of Joseph Chamberlain, munities is that they forego for, as a parlour-maid said: considered that the married people game. The Surrey forward line
Mr. Wodehouse amenities to which they have been "It's not what he says, but what with what was practically the Charlesworth who was a bit off- did exceptionally well in drawing worked very well together except accustomed in the days of their he looks."" Opinion will again
BERLIN, January L liberty. If, however, there is to differ on the question of wom-league team of the Police.
colours but the other four com- Two high ex-Government Offi- be justification for the claim put inwardly the course
bling"-that is thinking out
Cheers were then called for and bined well in pairs. or heartily given.
Eaton did cials-Herr Hellwig, who is a0 forward, on behalf of the prison speech, or first-of all setting it Hongkong Hotel.
very well but. his shooting was ex'Director of the Russian State set Tea was provided by the not as sound as usual. system that it has as its object down on paper, re-reading or re-
Bank and Herr Kautzan ex- On the play the Army ought to Councillor in the Finance Minis- the turning out of men better writing it in order to get its main" Diomede" enlivened the pro-was good, but the Navy defence
The jazz
band of HM.S. have won for their forward line try have been arrested in connee- fitted than when they arrived at point fixed in the memory, but ceedings with a choice selection was equal to the occasion. the penal institution for a fuller one will dispute the fact that of music which continued to echo Navy had the better halves.
in either way there is profound over the grounds long.. after dark- appreciation of the duties of preparation which is all to the mess had fallen. citizenship there must be facilities good. This necessary labour provided for what looked at in one
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The programme of events and way may be considered pleasures we would rather have such know-years of age: Ronald Gerrard, from a plethora of speakers; but Race for boys between 7 and 15 but which when one is deprived ing that" when prepared" Nell! Gerrard, D. Taylor of aught else in the semblance of speakers speak they
Race for girls between 7 and 15 pleasure become..
thought what they are about to years of age: B. Taylor, H. necessities. Under the heading of such facili-y, rather than those who, think- Grimmitt, J. Earner.
ing they are moved with some Race for boys under 7 years of ties should undoubtedly come that Heaven-sent inspiration, are pro-age: G. Kent, P. Cashman, N. of reading, both for the relaxation hably interesting to listen to, but Reynolds. and the mental stimulus, which it to rush into extravagance of Race for girls under 7 years of provides. From the appeal which phrase and statement of very age: F. Grimmitt, N. Glendinning, was published recently in the There is truth in the old adage. Force: Sergts. Simpson, Pest and often, an impossible nature.
K. Earaer.
100 yards Championship of the "China Mai!" for books with which Speak not all you think; think to replenish the prison library it all you speak, just as the advice
Dudley.
Ladies cocoanut shy: Mr bave given to would-be speakers pincott and Mrs. Rold.
KOWLOON GAME
[By "Dutchie."]
(Reuter's Service.)
don
with the Prussian State
The
Bank scandals in respect of which
one Bank director, other officials, and also four directors of the Barmat concern have already been arrested.
At the Kowloon Football Club.
It is alleged that the Bank director obtained.. credit for fifteen million marks upon inadequate security. The Barmat concern from small beginnings during the war, became firm with extensive ramifications
round yesterday morning, a throughout Germany, with Inter game had been arranged between ests in forty banking and commer the "Married" and the "Single" cial enterprisen at Hellwig. members of the Club, captained by McKelvie and Wheeler, res- pectively.
of their number looked the worse In spite of the fact that several
to win by three goals to two for wear, the Bachelors managed į
was to be gathered that there is Martin Luther is supposed to Earner, Mrs. Appleton, Mrs. The game was started by Mr
a library in existence in Victoria Is of such vital importance: Gnol, stocked, presumably with Stand up speak up, shut up. books provided by the Govern-
ment, unless it is that it has been
left to the kindly good nature of Howlers.
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Ladies' egg and spoon race: Miss Blackman, Miss O: Gerrard, Mr. Reynolds and Mrs. Bloor.
Gents race 100 yards handicap over 40 years of age: Mr. West, the chaplains to supply the need. This is the season of School Mr. Kent and Mr. Hamer In answer to this appeal a parcel there is reform needed anywhere sen, Mr. Fost and Mr. Reynolds
Gente race 100 yards handicap annual prize distributions. And if under 40 years of age: Mr. Simp of books has been sent to the in this world it is surely in the "China Mail" office which will be matter of these prize distributions. Grimmitt and Mr. Simpson; Miss Thread and needle race: Mis. handed over to the chaplains for We sympathise with the Head- Gerrard and Mr. Thorpe: Mr use in the prison, and this note has for probably he is bound in the red Alexander and Mr. Taylor.
master of gay a Govomment School Reynolds and Mr. Reynolds; Mrs. been made-of-it-in-the-hope that tapes of tradition and old custom. Jack High Bowls Competition: it may catch the eye of atme who If we have not a word of sympathy Winners Mestra: Kelly, Moss and | have forgotter or who did not see for the prize distibutor wo mook Knight
the original editorial appeal and have to endure, the heavy solem- rugby ball) 10 minutes each way. certainly have for scholars who A football matche (played with a who have book-shelves which can nition of these, occasione. Visitors Married v. Single, ended juja draw bear the loss of a few covers even get-all they deserve. Porhaps some though they be of Books which are enlivenment might be made to not duplicated
these prosaic proceedings if the If the reader is
Headmaster permitted some of the lead to wonder why it is that the deeds of his ohs shelves have got depleted and why roy How
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LINGERING COUGHS Bronchitis forven a bad cou zak deca influenza and la grippe hard lingering coughs vicia.
baning and 'corative, zur
"GINYO MARUFIRE,
(Reuter's American Service)
Terry and Sperry) who after of San Franciso,
towed by the Pensman
SAN FRANCISO, Jaunary. I The Japaneses.s... Ginyo Maru andy Mrs. Abrahama" (Messroceeds to Mauranillo, México, 1.6. City wards kept both spectators and players in a good humour by their spread to the hold which
The fire on the Ginyo Maru*** antics. "Mrs. Abrahams," how loaded with 8,000 tons of altrates ever, caused her spouse to get but the flames, were later con
goal; her regular supply of lubri- jealous by a too close attention to trolled ] the custodian of the "Single":
rather upset, the other players, cation to the latter gentlemen also The fact was also impressed on one of the Bachelors that evening attire for playing football in... clothes are not quite the proper
ITALY'S LIBERTY
(Reuters Service)
Rom authorities;)
STUDENT TROUBLE.
FACTOR IN EGYPT'S POLITICS.
Beute
CAIRO, January Ministry of Education hasorder ed that 500 students at the Tant schools who went on strike owing. to the expulsion of unruly mamba shall not be allowed to return, sky
The Government
the students if persisted
plem