TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1925.
LOCAL SPORT.
INTERPORT. CRICKET.
HONGKONG TO VISIT SHANGHAIY
TESTATIVE INQUIRIES,"
Contibus rain, during the last Tow werks Bas orventes cricket matches being played bub the fow whe maker suerifiers for the * of the game on the Colony Turve not forgotten that Shanghai will be expecting Hong! kang townd up a team before the
hot ses soit.
In the late spring of 1923 Hours kong at up team under Tam Pentre. Considered by one to, be Boelum hnjas, the Hongkong train brought of TE glorious victory, Shanghai rame down as the ning ed the present. Lengkong serpstan wham Miles also splat up u team, mud · Hongkong won the
make the team. On the whole, the game should be very interest- ing, and at end to Shanghai Football, for the season.
SCHEDULE FOR VISITORS. Below is a list of entertain- ments arranged for the visitors:
April 8:Reception given by the Lusitano Club immediately on arrival of the Interporters.
April 11-Interport Game at Hongkew Park. 3 p.m. Interpart Dinner at the Carlton, 7.45 pim.
April 19-Dance given by the Portuguese Co. at the S.V.C. Club.
April 13:-Game at Hongkew Park between the Combined For fuguese team and team repre- senting Shanghai.
members of the B.B.R.C. and April 14-Dinner given by the
presentation of Shield....
April 1-(Possibly) A game
guese and a local Chinese tearn:
THE CHINA MAIL.
SPORTS CABLES. ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY.
BLADES IN FORM.
CUP FINALISTS WIN AT HOME.
BURNLEY ROUTED...
(Reuter's Service.)
LONDON, April 6 Playing in the first division of the English League to-day Sheffield United at home defeated Burnley by 4 goals to nll.
Sheffield, who are to play Cardiff in the Cup Final, also won last Saturday when they beat the Spurs by 2 goals.]
LEAGUE TABLE TO
DATE.
tringar tournames it will between the Hengkong PoFootball League up to and includ-
shortly be Hongkong's turn to repug the Shanghai visit...
Chibia
When approaches? hw And rejorter his morning "Mr. M. K. Hounds, whe Weks after be ericket netivities of the Hongkong Cricket Club, said that tentative ins qupies were being nude, us Wheter a team di hand up to Inesel. North, & meeting of the
ku
HKC', cominitter works her bass
FANLING GOLF.
In the Captain's Cup competi-
tion, played at Fanling on Aprit 4 to 6. 1.W. Shewan qualified with
a score of 82-4-78. Other scores
Jened shortly to discuss tattons returned included B. G. Hegarty after which, it is presumed, insita-92-10-82, and M. M. Maas 96-12-84 Sixteen cards were taken out. No cards were taken out for Optional Pool.
tions will be Set it."
It is hoped that Hongkong will able to get up a representative test which, if it canned retain the "Ashes." will at leest give the Shanghai plafers as good à light as they gave us last year.
FOOTBALL.
HONGKONG TEAM'S VISIT TO SHANGHAI
The "China Press" of April
states-
BILLIARDS TOURNEY,
YVÄNOVICH MAKES BIG BREAK.
TIES MERROR'S GAMES.
At the VLC last night, P. Ysubovich Horner champion and 4uller defeated late. F. S
Montagne Bates in the servand round of the billiard championship by
point to 650.
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The position in the English
ing April 6 is as follows:-
DIVISION I
Goals. P. W. L.D.F. A.Pts.
Team West Brom
wich A36 21 8 7 54 31 49 Hudders
TIFFIN FOR THIS YEAR.
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FRESENTATION TO BAND-
MASTER BRADSHAW...
CONCERT MOOTED..
Mr. W. F. Bradshaw, band- Arrangements for the fitting master of the 1st East Surrey celebration of St. George's Day Regiment has been the recipient of were discussed at the annual chaste silver afternoon tea meeting of St. George's Society service from the members of the held yesterday in the Chamber of hand.
Commerce room, City Hall. A The presentation was made by tiffin was eventually decided upon Band Sergt. T. Earl immediately for this year. the incoming com-ut the close of rehearsal on Satur- mittee to consider the question of day last. The Band Sergeant suld a concert for the next year. The that the members of the band felt wiping off of all past deficits in they could not allow Mr. Bradshaw connection with Ball accounts was to leave the Colony and the band without placing on record their appreciation of the help he had always been to them.
referred to.
Mr. H. W. Bird presided over the meeting supported by the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Hon. Mr. In reply, Mr. Bradshaw-to C. G. Alabaster, K.C. Mr. R, whom the gift come as a surprise, Hancock, Mr. W. L. Shenton, Mr. thanked the men for their kind Mr. W. J. Eldrige, Mr. L. S. Green- He thanked them also for their W. A. Dowley, Mr. H. P. Winslow, thought and most generous gift.
hill (Hon. Secretary) and Mr.general perseverance,. steadfast. D. E. Peat (Hon. Treasurer). ness, loyalty and sympathy, the The Secretary having read the results of which were seen in the notice convening the meeting. many concerts given in the Colony, The Chairman suid-Gentle-which had earned for the band the men. The report and accounts very high name it had amongst for 1924 having been in your music-lovers generally. He sin- hands for several days, I will, with cerely wished them the best of your permission, take them as luck, and a congenial successor in
the bandmastership. repd.
do not think there is anything As regards the general account calling for special explanation.
presentation from the Sergeants" Mr. Bradshaw is to receive a
Mess.
President of the
The Chairman then proposed
Newcastle. U.38 15 7 16 59 35 46 field T35 18 5 12 59 24. 48 Bury 37 188 10 63 31 46 Bolton W35.17 8 10 62 31 44 Sunderland...37 19 135 59 45 43 to $1.114.22 as compared with Our charitable gifts amounted Liverpool.. 35 17 10 8 57 49 42 51,031.89 in 1928. The balance Tottenham H37 13 12 12 48 40 38 Birmingham..37 13 13 11.40 50 37 carried forward is $6.398.17 as electing me West Ham...36 13 12 11 30 49 37 against $6,660.75, a difference of Society. M'chester C...36-14 13 0 68 61 37 $262.58. Notts County 36 13 11 12 33 26 37 Sheffield U...37 12 13 12 48 51 36 Cardiff City..36 11 14 11 46 46 33 Blackburn 35 10 14 11 47 51 31 Aston Villa...34 9-13 12:46 60 30 Everton 36 10 17-9 35 54 29 Burnley......36 10.17 9 42 65 29 Arsenal.36 12 19 5 29 50 29 Leeds U....35 8 16 12 40 52 28 Nottingham F36 7 20. 9 28 57 23
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The New President. Proposing the election of Dr. St. George's Day was observed Montague Harston as President as usual by an interchange of for the ensuing year, the Chair- greetings between fraternal man mentioned that Dr. Hurston Societies and a luncheon held at had always taken a great interest
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LUGARD HALL,
YESTERDAY'S PLEASING
As a climax to the football season, the Portuguese of Hong-
Yvanovich, compiled a break of 75 knog and Shanghai will battle for which Beats the highest to date in 'soccer honours on Saturday, the comment 1. The Colonel's
April 11, as already announced in highest in this match was 50. cur columns. The Club Recreio,,The rond round has now been Kowloon, accepted an invitation completed. Tonight, athe thirri from the Portuguese Sport-round will competive bit will not ing Association, Shanghai. i-h till next work on account of to bring up a team representing the Raster holidays, The third Hongkong Portuguese to play the ¦rkind is as follows :-- .. Shanghai Portuguese. The Hong- Tonight Wong Fo-hong kong team are due to arrive Spry- here about the 8th inst. by the "Wednesday -P. 8. Long P. & O. s.s. Tilawa.
forner The indies of both com-europated. Kwok a semi-finalist:
At these termly functions, members since the last "general Mr. L. S. Greenhill and Mr. munities are presenting their tins matéh should be one of the best respective teams with a flag, and in the earlier rostuls of the tourney) which an energetic committee at meeting. Their names are:-Mr. D. B. Peat were re-elected. Hon. the BB. R. C., a local Portuguese Thursday:-P Vvanovich v. d. Lugard Hall arrange, dancing A. R. Lowe, Comdr. C. W. Beck- Secretary and Hon. Treasurer couples have a floor which pro- with Mr. H. A. Cartwright, Capt. respectively, and thanked for their Club, has kindly presented a Thondas «) challenge shield for the tourna- Afpril 14 Tuesday Ng Sze.vides a beautiful surface. Swing FJ Wheeler, Mr. C Dickens and past services.
ing lanterns and electric lights Mr. R. Earnshaw and we extend
The following were elected, to ment, which is to be an annual Kwong v. Ng Szeschtenn affair.
In the top bracket neither Wong twinkling from among coloured our deepest sympathy to their serve on the Committee: Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Mr. S. Baker, Another game of interest wille-long sur Spey are extended to streamers ahead displace the relatives. be played on the 13th, between heat 18. Long who may hdrawing and reading rooms in January was a great success, and Cassidy, Mr. E. Cock. Mr. W. J. The annual Ball held on the 6th Lieut-Colonel L. G. Bird: Mr. P. S. usually sedate atmosphere of the the combined Portuguese teams ever go down to 8. C. Kwok as and a team representing Shang- the latter is a temperamental layer favour of one of distinct romance, you will notice that a small profit Eldridge, Mr. H. P. Wnslow. Mr. hai, which should produce some who has rise to the occasion and Even more pronounced was this of $174.91 resulted. The sum has H. E. Hollands, Mr. E.. R. C. fine play.
given of his inst Either Kwok when the electricity wires re- been used to wipe off part of the Hornell, Mr. W. W. Hornell, Mr. Both games will be played at or Leng should pass into the fimfused to carry the extra burden deficit from the two previous H. Ramsay and Mr. W... C. the Hongkew Park, through the
Providing he wins his third read and the dancers circled in the years. We have thought it only Shiner.. kind permission of the Park tid Vranovich will mees one of the light of the Chinese lanterns fit to make an innovation in the
St. George's Day. statement before you, and you will authorities, and will commence at brothers Ng, On his best form, he alone.
About seventy participated in find the cost of the 1925 ball
The meeting next proceeded to 3 pan. sharp. A voluntary collec- should also pass into the final and it tion will be made at the ground, as if he will be the challenger the festivities, these consisting of stated separately, the items being consider the question of celebrat- ing St. George's Day. The Chair- proceeds to be donated to local unde meges to A. J. Osmund, the students of the Hall and their given under main headings. Portuguese charity institutions. bobler, who will play in the chal-lady friends, also students from In previous years this has not man mentioned that it had been
lenge round.
other Halls of the University. A been done and I fear it has in suggested that the Society should very pleasant function came to consequence been somewhat mis lay a wreath on the Cenotaph. and an end about eight o'clock. leading. I have much pleasure in if it was decided to do so, he The guests, owe the excellent telling you that all deficits have limped as many members of the arrangements made for their en been wiped off, and we now stand. Society as possible would be pre- joyment to Messrs. Julian M. S. with clean slate as regards past sent. It was also proposed to held a tiffin on St. George's Day, Gywe, the editor of the "H.K.U.U. bail accounts. Magazine," Ye Ce-teh (Mi), the It was a source of regret to all and another suggestion was the Chairman of the Committee, H. of us that owing to ill health our arranging of a concert in the Lau, the Hon. Secretary, and Vice-President, had to leave for evening. That would be a matter Chan Wah, Chan Fook. W. Sling Home, just before the Balwe for the incoming Committee to
T. F. Lo,.. Committee hope to see him back amongst us deal with.
tioned by your President at the Chairman's) absence last year Hlast annual meeting there was a fucted on his behalf,'
feeling that a more marked obser- Mr. R. Hancock, seconding, said vance of the day should be made Dr. Harston was a very old mem- and the luncheon was the outcome. [ber of St. George's Society and a The time available last year was very enthusiastic member, very short in which to make The resolution was unanimously FUNCTION.
arrangements and as we have carried. more time this year possibly more For the position of Vice-Presi- Lugard Hall (Hongkong may be done. I shall be glad to dent, the name of Mr. W. A. University) was the scene yester- hear presently what members Dowley was submitted by the day afternoon and evening of one think, so that the incoming Com-Chairman and seconded by Mr. of those attractive functions committee may be guided by your Shenton and unanimously carried. ing under the general head of a wishes,
Replying Mr. Dowley expressed
tea dance but extending the scope During the year 66 new mem-appreciation of the honour done of such." "both" us regards hours Lers joined the Society, but it is. him and promised to do "all" he and the provision of other means with sincere regret that I have to could to further the interests of of enjoyment.
record the death of several of our the Society,
LIST OF PLAYERS,
huve
The Interport teams already been chosen, and are as follows;
YACHTING. Hongkong: A. A. dos Remedios (Captain), L. A. da
Yesterday four yachts started for Rocha (Vice-Captain), W. C.
Healark fouled Ogley, P. M. Xavier. II. C. dos the Bluenose Cup Remedios, C. d'Assumpcão, D. other boat at the start and re- Joan was over the line and tired. Xavier, A. P. Fuertes. A. Gosuno, A. J. Brown, M. de Silva, Su recalled but she won the cap and
was followed home by Ursula and and The
Ailsa.
Marcal and J. M.' da Silva. last two. are travelling 89 reserves.
Shanghai E. Perpetuo; C. Passos, H. Favacho; A. Collaco, A. Costa, M. Sequeira; R. Favacho, A. Gomes, H. Collaco, L Marcal (Captain), and J. Gutierrez,
Reserves: A. Souza, C. Tavares, C. Favacho, A. Allanson. THE INTERPORT TEAMS.
LEAGUE FOOTBALL,
The following will represent the Hongkong Football Club Reserves in their League fixture with the Surrey Regiment Reserves to morrow, on the Club ground at 5.15 p.m.--S. H. Garrod, D. Hongkong Portuguese Lyon (Capt.). F. Fluulon, P. team are winners of the Junior Richmond, E. W. Reilton. G. League, and were defeated by the Punchean, E. A. Roberts, B. Beil. Surreys in the semi-finals of the O. Hill, A. Ferguson, and J. Cup Competition by 2-1, after a Dixon. hard fought game. They are a fast team, and should be able to
The
members.
SCANDALS.
LAST NIGHT'S THEATRE SHOW.
A
renewed in health before our next i
On the proposal of Mr. Alabas- annual gathering.
ter, seconded by Mr. Eldridge it Mr. H. E. Hellands acted again was decided to hold a tiffin and no as Hon. Secretary for the Bail, concert this year, the suggestion And we are greatly indebted to being made that in future years him for the hard work he put in. the Committee should make the Our thanks are also due to Mr.necessary arrangements before, R. A. Nicholson, for the splendid hand. it being felt that there was display of roses on the supper not sufficient time this year to do table, and I should like to take do so.
On. the proposition of the Hon. change of programme this opportunity of thanking attracted a vast audience to the again the Chairmen and members Mr. P. H. Holyoak, it was decided Theatre Royal last night, where of the various Sub-Committees to again vote $100 to the Garrison the fun was fast and furious. who worked so hard on our behalf School to be given as sports
prizes.. There is, in a good Revue, some- to make the Ball a success. thing to please everybody, and Reserve, J. Douglas,
The annual golf match between
Cathedral Service. "Scandals" is full of these "some- the St. Andrew's Society and our-
A letter was read from the Rev. things. Gus McNaughton was selves again resulted in a win for T.B. Powell saying that there was hold their own against the equally
again to the fore, but the skilful us A Chinese was charged before blending of the items. gives ench
to be a celebration of the Holy speedy Shanghai eleven.
Our thanks are also due to Mr. Communion at the Cathedral-on Rocha and Brown are the pick of Mr. S. B. B. McElderry at the artist equal opportunities: The L. S. Greenhill, our Hon. Secre- St. George's Day and evensong at their forwards. P. Xavier, an Central Magistracy yesterday on various sketches were hugely en- tary, and Mr. D. E. Peat our Hon. 5.45. If the Society desired he charges of unlawfully obtaining a joyed as were the dances of the Treasurer. Both these gentlemen would be willing to extend the car from the Dragon Motor Car "Peaches" and Mae Baird and have done Yeoman's Service to the scope of the evening service himself to be a police officer, and and Clay Smith, distinct in their of them are willing to serve us the Committee might attend Company, by falsely representing Archie Thompson. Lee White Society, and I am glad to say both Mr. H. Birkett: I suggest that of being an impostor. The amount
L.
old local St. Xavier's boy, together with his partner, Ogley, are con- sidered the strongest pair in the Junior League defence.
:
Little needs to be said of the involved in, respect of the first own line, were exceptionally fine. again and I have no doubt that The Chairman: Will you join well-known Shanghai team. They charge was $54. The Magistrate To-night there will be another you will re-elect them.
Early. have shown that they can play dismissed the second charge and change of programme.
the game as it should be played, remanded the defendant on the booking seems very desirable.
-and-have-a-reputation of their other countin
-Own.
With one of the fastest. forward lines in local soccer, they
A GOOD LINIMENT
Rub Chamberlain's Pain Balm an khó
should prove troublesome to the strong defence of Hongkong painful spots.it paretrating, starta: The Shanghal team are unfor up, the circulation, which carries the tunate to lose the services of their congestion and pressure that causes the half, A. Sequeira, who was hurt pala. That is how it helps that matis In the International game against wollen, aching
jains, lumbagoj, backache, zeralgia, phase" and massles. Scotland, and will not be able to Fold and recommended, everywzmet
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the Committee, Mr. Birkett? I We have received a letter from think we should thank the Rev. the Hon. Secretary of the Parent Powell for his letter, and say the Society in London, asking us to Society is not desirous that the help the St. Paul's Restoration scope of the evening service be Fund by sending a subscription-extended
this is a matter that the incoming At the instance of Mr. Eldridge Committee will doubtless deal it was decided that a notice should with
be inserted in the Press inviting That is all I have to say, gentle-members of the Society to attend men, except that I thank you most on the occasion of the laying of cordially for the honour you did the wreath on the Cenotaph on St, me during my absence last year in George's Day.
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