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H.R.H. PRINCE GEORGE AT GYMKHANA,
WINS RACE WITH PARTNER..
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1925,
SHREDS AND PATCHES.
All SOULS
DAY.
To-day which is All cipica detract from the mexit of Soul's Day, is set the Alm sa sin artistic whole; it is apart by the Roman pure "apsite, and for tast Catholic Church for reason it is out of place in a story Taking part in three events, a solemn service for the repose of that depends on verimilitude for H.R.H. Prince George won the the dead. In England the day is tragic. quality. The film le Polo Ball Race, partnered by was formerly observed by ringing otherwise practically faultless. The a Naval offleer. st. Saturday's of the passing belk making soul bleak Alaskan landscape is well gymkhana with which the Hong-cakes, blessing beans, and other
kong Polo Club opened the senson.customs. Various tenures were suggested by straightforward black- Prince George, of course, is here held by services to be performed and white photography, and by the as Sub-Lieut. attached to H.M.S on this day The rut and apple usually good musical setting, "Hawkins." flagship of the China omens of this day.
Fleet.
Soul-mass
He also took part in the cakes were given to the poor; and "Victoria Cross" Race and the at Hallowasse frankincense was "Musical Chairs."
newly provided. :
A large and distinguished: attendance was present.
"How gentle is the The gymkhana opened at 3.30 NOVEMBER. evening of the year p.m. with a four chukker game of
The summer songs polo between teamis rapresenting are sung-the wintry choir. the Club and the Army. A Is waiting for its call with listening vigorous game ensued, and the hanours were secured by the Army.
This was followed by the VicOf toria Cross Race, in which com- petitors had to negotiate a hurdle, 'dismount, pick up the wounded "man" and carry him back over In the hurdle and past the winning pöst. Mr.. A.. H Potts was the winner of this event, in which a large number competed.
The third event was a Polo Ball!! Race, which had seven entries (pairs).".At 'a given signal riders, had to line up two deep in front of the pavilion, and by a series of moves the ball had to be taken through posts and around through goals in centre of field. The win ners were HRH Prince George. and Lieut. Edmondstone, R.N
A Ladies Nomination Race. supported by a large entry, was one of the funny events of the afternoon and added to the enjoy ment of the visitors. This event was won by Miss Monroe and Mr. R. H. Charles.
eart
Now summer's blaze of green and
Autumn's Be
russet gold thus bade the heart
admire.
Fluve molted their hot tones amid
the grey
harmony that flls the soul's desire.
seen,
.
What a dumb-alow THE GOLD genius the man isl RUSH." What a superfluity he **(2). makes of the English dictionary! Who could resist laugh- ing at the delicate way, reduced to the verge of starvation, he cooks, carves and oceanos, with the redish of a gourmet one of his historic boote? Or the way he under observation, picks up a photograph which does not belong to him but... which be made to keep?
Bre
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This is the finest plece of comic acting of the your Perhaps Charlie fis right to keep to his fine and with. stand the clamour of the highbwawa for tragedy After all, comedy, is The harmony of twilight in the the fruit of tragedy and a more
day
highly cultivated art. To be a fine Softly diffusing highs, the sur, qn-comic act requires a subtler skill tan to be a fine tragic actor be Now singles out no form, with cause, in all of us, the print tragic.
farming ray
instincts But spreads a yellow meatie oferthey have only to be broadly same, nd
And in its warmth the leaves their recognition. Comedy, on the other
the green;
bodied forth to evoke immediate,
falling stays While nature sings, in veper gar the primal tragic instinete, and the hand, is recondite. The veiling of
mockery of this veiling, may be achieved in ways so multitudinous that one man's humour may, though intelligibility, leave "Pax Gozz Charlie Chaplin's in- is always the go, if not always the It is known that another completely cold. Subtlety
i
ments dressed, Allaby that soothes the earth
to rest,
BESH. fention is to put as accomplishment, By what. artful 6) much possible of contrivanca will this anthor, this his own life on to the green. The setor, this artist succeed in circum Another interesting event was, Musical Chairs, which was won Alaskan setting in his hutens film venting the grim tragedy of life? by Mr. Andrews.
is a mere chance background, for,To see one footballer charge into The final item was the Balaclava "The Gold Rush' is the universal, another and bowl him over my Melee, in which four teams, com- tragedy of the underdog. Sheh give the spectator a cautain satio- peted dressed in red, white, blue acting as Chaphar's in this film gan faction, but the knowledge that the and yellow. The winners in this never be excelled His Beeting charges" would not have been leonfliet were the "red" team expressions of misery, fear or de- overthrown had he been a Goliath (Messrs. Bartholomew, Gibson, jection are allowed mere scope mitigates our pleasure. On the Nissim, Lyons, Simmons, Potts). art gallerits town halls, free
than ever before, though they are other hand, to see one player out- Sir Claud's Praise.
still, footing, and you most watch fuinceuvre.nother by some The Chinz Mail tending libraries, open-air swim-
ming baths, lectures, and very Brown (wife of the Acting G.O.C.) parilled performans, of comedy our kneet admiration. And it is Before calling on Mrs. Russell They are the gems set in an un-strongest, opponent helpless, excites closely to catch them as they pass,prising faint that would leave the. often a series of band perform to give away the prizes, Sirft is unfortunate shut the funniest in a kindred out-manceuvring of Fances in the summer months-Claud Severn expressed on behalf
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Continuing, Sir Claud thanked
SCOTTISH SPORTS,
NO 6 PLATOON WINS
CUP...
VOLUNTEER ATHLETES.
Prizes Presented
sur
At the conclusion of the sports, the prizes were given away by Mrs. G., D. R. Black, who was the recipient of a beautiful bouquet from little Miss Morrison, The "Keechong" · Cup was received amidst applause by 2nd Lieut. A. K. Mackenzie on behalf of the
tacit admission that good govern-of the visitors his thanks to the episode in the story; which shows tragedy, aż even of a rainor, dis- ment covers a multitude of Polo Club for the wonderful show Charlie and Mack Swain in a hut comfort, that we discover the best things..
they had provided, which exceed that is blowni half way over is pre-form of comely, In Hongkong many ofed the expectations of those who these things are missing. Some came to see it. He said that all are provided by private enterprise the events had been carried out and languish or flourish according well, and if they could put up more to the enthusiasm behind them no complaint to make that the shows of that kind there would be Appeal has been made time and Club was not in a flourishing con- again for the provision in Hong-dition kong of such things as a modern town hall and University exten- all those who helped in bringing In spite of several counter sion lectures. The "China Mair about such a successful result, and attractions, there was a fair winners, the No. 6 platoon. has urged that much more might
said that he was glad to have been attendance at the Scottish Com- Mrs. Black for kindly distribut „Captain J. B. Ross thanked present at the meeting before he pary (Hongkong be made of the Hongkong and left the Colony. He was proud to Defence Corps), first inter-platoon fortunate that there were so many Volunteering the prizes. He thought it un-- Kowloon water fronts: that pro-be the Vice-President of the Club athletic-sports at the Hongkong attractions on the same evening, menades should not be outside the (Applause).:{
Football Club's "ground, Happy which reflected on the attend- region of the practical. A muni-
Valley, on Saturday afternoon, ance, but he hoped things will be cipal band of orchestra has been
when No. 6 platoon won the Kee different next year, both in this urged. Singapore and Shanghai
Cheong" Cup, presented by Mr. respect and in the number of R. G. Shewan. Hongkong, Monday, November 2, 1925. Drovide these but not Hongkong
entries. He also thanked Mr. The final standing was--No. 6 Morrison and his hardworking platoor 50 points; No. 7, 29 points committee for what they had No. 5. 12. points. A preponder-done and the Hongkong Football ance of points for the six-a sideAssociation for always coming to made some difference but the ing their ground, football and bowls competitions the help of the volunteers by give winners deserved the trophy by their all-round excellence.
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Mrs, Russell Brown then pre sented the prizes and was given three rousing cheers.
SHEK-O GOLF.
-AN1EASY" VICTORY.
The meeting concluded with cheers for Mrs. Black (which were acknowledged in a few well- chosen words) and for the visitors. Resulta,
Yet another urgent need is a place where Europeans,and Chinese enn meet on a footing of common' equality-in short the inter- M. A. H. FERGUSON WINS How far any Governor shapes national club that has been advo
CHAMPIONSHIP his own policy, or has it shaped cated before this and which we for him by the onward course of propose to discuss again in füller events often unexpected, uncon-detail this Week now that trolled-is a matter for, specula-new ideas. are being infus- tion. It must be so in such places ed Into local Government circles, as Hongkong, with its interesting. The contentment of the people geographical situation, and ita re should be a part of the polley of sidents of varied hue and outlook, good Government Predilections. All this should make an appoint. For hobbies of Governora must ham (162) and Mr. Walter Lung points. R. Bell (No. 5 platoon) (No. 6) 2. R. Bell (No.5); 3, W
make themselves felt in the work (165).
Abundant enthusiasm was reveal to which they set, their, hånds.... Sir Frederick Lugard saw the visioned by the number of entries over
thirty-and spectators.
ment to the Governorship of Hongkong attractive and espe- cially so at the present moment. Hitherto the policy if such it can of China, and the Hongkong of a great Hongkong at the door be called of successiva Governors University was the result The has been severely practical. The late Sir Henry May was one of the need for roads, water supply, and Colony's first motorists The laws to deal with has been ault was the beginning of airoad met: If suck impor
ters system wh
which has opened
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education and health, been dealt with; adequate way, it
be argued that the
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The outstanding figure in the athletic events was A. Mair, whose record was one on which With a score of 154 for 36 holes the winning platoon might well be medul play) Mr. A. H. Ferguson proud.
The results were as under: He won the 100 yards, won the first championship of the 220 yards, 440 yards and the 880 (No. 6), 2. A. G. Simpson 100 yards Flat Race-1 A Shek-O. Golf Club hold-yesterday yards. In addition he falehed (No 13A. 8. Forsyth
Next were Captain H. F. Blox two rounds in the relay race and 6) 10.2/5 secs.
gave his platoon the highest.
A Chinese reception in honour of Sir Claud Bevern is to be held in Thursday next at 4.60 p.m. the Chinese Merchants Club on
London, October 31-The offi
glog the
Mai
High Jump-1A 8 Forsyth proved to be a splendid athlete, Stewart (No 7). 44 814 in. serious challenge Maite Broad Jump-1, 8.6 Howard and was the only competitor to 14.8.
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