WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1927.
SPORTS SECTION
"NOT RELEGATED..
PONY AUCTION.
POLICE IN LAWN BOWLS LEAGUE
SOME BOUGHT FOR USE AS CHARGERS.
ASSOCIATION MEETING.
THE CHINA MAIL.
OUR JOCKEYSE
MR. BRODIE AND, MR. RALPH.
◆ LEAVE HONG KONG TO-DAY,
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LAWN TENNIS.
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A NEW FRENCH "STAR" FOUND,
EXCESSIVE MODESTY,
PASSENGER Lice
ARRIVALS.
First-class passengers arrived: át Hong Kong from Münila on tho "Prueldont Lincoln' on March 9, were:-Mr S.Arundel, Mr. E. G. Abry, Mrs. F. P. Abry, Mr. B. R Two of Hong Kong's leading The outstanding feature of the Abry, Mrs. J. W. Abry, Miss E. F. gentleman riders 'sail to-day on Christmas tournament of the covor-Cushman, Mias M. B. Cushman, Mr. the "Empress of Asia” for Home led courts of the Sporting Club de A. Cameron, Miss R. A. Cameron, via Canada,
Paria was the progress made by Mr. H. A. Cohen, Mr. A. H. Gadsny, They are Mr. E. A. Brodie and Pierre Landry, who won the Irish Mrs. E. Gadany, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mr. L. P. Ralph who both did championship last summer, and whe Ginister, Miss V. Gordon, Mrs. H. A FEW FOR HUNTING.
well at the annual meeting last only went down before Lacoste, Hair, Mias B. Hair, Miss D. Hair, who has now four times won the Mr. J. R. Harrison, Mr. F. C. Havig week.
Coupe de Noel after a determined hurst, Mr. F. Hocsom, Mrs. C. F. Latterly Mr. Brodie has been battle in which he gave proof of Hocson, Mr. T. R. Valiram, Mr. J. P. After some discussion yesterday Twenty-nine bonies were put up riding for Mr. and Mrs. R. J. solle attacking as well as defensive Loftus, Mr. H. R. Luck. Mr. R. E. at the annual meeting it was decki- for auction at the annual pony roup Paterson for whom he won ed by the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls held yesterday at the Jockey Club classic races for subscription
two qualities.
Magnussok, Mr. F. G. Madsen."Mr. M. Landry's greatest fault, which R. "Nhiep. Mr. W. W. Overrolt, Association that the Police Recreatables. Causeway Bay, by Messrs.griffins with Skidoo. Mr. Brodie tends to render him popular as well Mr. R. T. Hassomal, Mr. J. Robbins. tion Chib, which flushed last in Hughes & Hough.
Mise G. Shawhan, Mrs, A. Walford. Civision of the bowls lengue, yus-
As compared with previous years, has also been very successful at as somewhat to spoll, his game, is Miss E. V. Wilson, Mrs. H.. Wkent, terday, is not to be relegated.
With Masters I. and A. Wiant.. prices were not high. On the other extra meetings. In Hong Kong the excessive modesty.
so, Mr. little more self-assurance he would Kowloon Cricket Club, winner of hand, there no ridiculous for only two years or
wore division H, are to go up to the top knock-downs of $5 and $10 for the Brodie won a number of races in probably have won both the first
DEPARTURES. circle.
mokes.
Shanghai before being transfer, and third sets of his match against
Lacoste, thus carrying it into five) It can hardly be said that any red here. Mr. Brodie is also an gets. The score, 8-6, 6-2, 3-6, only Funnel 8.8. "Patroclus" from Hong Passengers salled on the Blue Clubs entering fg the first time-
one pony was bought specifically enthusiastic soccerite and has gives an imperfect idea of the dog-Kong for the United Kingdom via will be placed in division H.
The meeting was held in the old for flat racing although more than played us forward in the Hong rod manner in which Landry Singapore and Marseilles on March Chamber of Commerce room at the few may be schooled over the Kong F.C. 1st XI. City Hall, Mr. B. W. Bradbury pro-sticks in the New Territories. But, siding over a large atendance remont, these were only one or presenting all bowlk clubs in the two ponies which came under the hammer which would have won an "A" class handicap at an extra megting:
Object of Envy.
Colony.
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At the outset at the meeting: present stond in silence as a token of respect to the late Mr. J. Blake, formerly a prominent howler in the. Colony.
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In terms of mere dollars, the highest value was placed un an Arab stallion, which cannot be ruced here-out he was, withdrawn at 3400.
Several animals went to over $200;
wore
fought overy step of the game..
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9. were:-Eng. Capt. H. G. Pallot, R.N., Mr. and Mrs. A. Ç. Gilalster, Mrs. H. E. Turner, Mrs. J. Towes-
[A. "E. Allson" and 9 children, Miss
Only last year, Mr. L. P. Ralph was, still riding as a novice. His
Rank With Greatest, rapid improvement inst year was Lacoste first led by four games bury. Mrs. Hair and two children. wonderful and he did himself fur to all Landry pulled up to four all Mrs. R. E. Macdougall, Mrs. B. justice this year when he and 6-6, but Lacoste took the next Jonas, Mrs. G. Walford, Capt. and the colours of Messrs. F. C. Hall three games. The second set had Mrs. F. H. and Matr. J. Fegen, Mr. no history, but in the third from T. C. T. Beek, Mr. R. E. Greensmith, and W. E. L. Shenton, for whom 4-1 against hira, Landry pulled the Mrs. F. Ratsey, Mrs. L, the Misses he won the Saligia.
Governor's Cup on score up to 6-4 and 30. love in his M. D., H. U and A. M. Forster and favour but lacked the assurance to infant, Mrs. A. Leuch, Mr. and Mrs. „Chinese R.C, to Join,
Autumn Champions Winner. Itake the sat.'
A. M. and the Misses M. D. and The accounts for the past year
On the same pony, Mr. Ralph In any case, Franco has added M. Bowes-Smith, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. showing a bajance in bank of $735,
was first in the Autumn Cham-another valuable string to her bow, W. B. and the Misses F. J. and A. L were put to the meeting and car-
piens of 1926 and the Aggregate and when he has gained rather more Marshall Capt. C. B. Riggs, Mrs. ried unanimously.
Owing to the absence of trans-Stakes were also annexed.. Mr. confidence Landry will rank side by M. Connar, Miss M. Cook, Mr. A. L. Mr. Broadbary explained that port facilities last year, Chiton Ralph also likes cricket and lawn side with Cuchet and Boratra, if Dickson, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Eus there was a large balance because buyers were not in evidence. They tennis but has given the majority not with Laceste. He is, however tace and child. Mrs. Walter Fisher, of the fact that the Association had wore here in force this year and of his time to racing.
typical of the new brand of French Mrs. A. H. Hatherly and 2 children. abandoned the idea of giving "bidding was very keen from the medals and also because the Inter early, stages up to just over $100 or chasing, Mr. Brodie rode at first moment comes to attack, and taking F. J. H. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs N. C. With the advent of steeple tennis; steady and untemperamen- Mrs A. E. Jones, Miss E. J. Lam- tal, Coolly defending until the right born, Mr. W. H. Lowe, Lt. Com part last year was played in Shang so. These buyers are not out for but not recently. Mr. Ralph has advantage of every slip of his op- Macgregor and child, Mr. and Mrs. that, the local Association thus In-class. Any pony which will come had, regular mounts at the last ponent,
up to moderate hack requirements few meetings. C. E. Wong, represents gladly accepted as ing the Chinese Recreation Club, always a large demand up-country two such splendid sportsmen
there in
Hong Kong can ill afford to lose "said that his Club was contemplat- for Mongolian ponies. A 33-haadi
ing laying bowling greens for its charger in the hands of a Chinese Who, by a coincidence, both are members and appealed to the Asko military ofleer is always the object on the staff of the Union Insur- ciation for assistance in turfing the of envy of others who ride the pany ance Society of Canton, Ltd. ground and for any other advice ones--as small as donkeys-which Rumour has it that both of them! which would be beneficial to the are bred on the uplands of Kwang-will be transferred, elsewhere
after their leave but it is sincere- I tang, and Kwungsh
y hoped that they will retur
curring no expenses.
Mor.
Club.
The chairman expressed the hope that the venture would proven sue- Gege and subh he hoped that the Chinese woult, be keen contestants for the Lengue honours. (Ap plause).
When Entries Close, Entries will close this season, ast follow:
League: May 7, $50 per club as for last season.
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Open Championship.... (singles): Apt 2, to be run on same lines last year: no preliminary qualifying competition for ench club, all to play in general elimina- ting tournament..
Spey Cup: rinks of four from each club. knock-out tournament.
No doubles championship.
The Senson's Officers, Officers for the
elected as follow:-
ton.
senson
were
President: Mr. R. Sutherland. Vice-President: Mr. D. Temple-
Hon. Secretary: Mr. C.. J. Tacchi (re-elected)....
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. A. O. Brawn fre-elected).
A vote of.thanks was passed to the prize donors and all the retiring offeers.
RIFLE SHOOTING.
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DEFENCE CORPS ANNUAL. SHOOT.
INTERESTING PROGRAMME.
An interesting programme has been issued for the annual ride meeting of the Hong Kong Volun- feer Defence Corps to be held at Stonecutters on April 17 and 13.
There are thirteen competitions, including a revolver shoot open to all comers. The other events are for members of the Corps with limitations as detailed.
Entries close to the hon. secretary at headquarters at 12. April 4.
noon
on
For the purposes of the shoot, the Corps will be dividend into the following unita
Artillery Company. Engineer Co.: Field Section. Signal Section, Light Section.
Mounted Infantry Co. and Armoured Car Section:
Machine Gunners: Right Sub- section. Left Sub-section.
Mobile Column and Drivers Infantry Co: No. 1 Platoon, No. 2 Platoon. No. 3 Platoon, No. 4 Platoon, No. 5 Platoon, No. 6 Platoon, No. 7 Platoon, No. 9 Platoon.
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Individual Values.
The prices realised are given Be- low together with the name of the buyer. The amount at which buk ding opened is given in brackdus :-- Stonehenge, 1927 sub. ($10); $100, Mr. Mack Chal..
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Invader, 1926 sub. ($10), $40, Mr. Leung.
Turnabout, 1927 sub. ($10), $10. Mr. Chan Kec.
Cavite Bay, 1927 sub. ($20), $85, Mr. Sumi.
Mr. B. Montague Ede.
Sum,
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M.C.C. TOUR.
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RETURN MATCH AGAINST
"NORTH INDIA
TENNIS "PROS,”
SUZANNE'S £20,000 IN 4 MONTHS.
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B.G. Masters, and 2 children, Mrs. | R. F. C. Master and 2 children; Mr. R. M. Nash, Mr. and Mrs. R. W.. Woollard and child Mrs. D. B Walker and 3 children.
Passengers sailed from Hong. Kong on the "Empress of Asia" for Shanghai. Japan and Vancouver on March 9, were:-Mr. and Mrs. New York-Mlle. Suzanne Len-A. G. Anderson, Mr. W. R. Andrews, glen's manager has made public de Mr. J. M. Boyat, Mr. P. J. Balley, tails of her tour of the United Mr. E. A. Brodie, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. States showing that the French Barlow, Miss Grace Bennett, Mrs. tawn tennis star has made appro- K. Beekel. Mr. C. Breyer, Mr. ximately $100,000. (about £20,000) C. Breyer, Mr. W. R. Buckberrough, during her four months" tour here. Dr. D. H, Brien, Mrs. H. Chin, Mr.} e states that Mlle. Lenglen's con- Joe Chaney. Mrs. Corwin, Mrs tract stipulated for $60,000 Carter, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. K. Cob (£12.000) for her giving up her Mr. and Mrs C. F. Chan: Mr. amateur status, and also for 50 per Cheung Pak-fan, Mr. Chu Ning- 2ND: INNINGS RECOVERY.
cent, of net "gate" receipts.
chuon, Mr N. K. Chu Mr. Chặn It appears that Mr. Vincent Yuen, Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Dale, Miss Calcutta, Feb. 23...
Richards has received $35,000 R Daye, Mr. L. Dunbar, Mr. d. Fred, Salt Cellar, 1927 Hub. ($10), $24. \ture aganst Northern India at Delhi (26,000) and 5 per cent. of the Daniels, Mr. G.. Encarnaco, Mr. and The M.CC. opened a return fix (27,000), and Miss Browne $80,000 Daw, Mrs. V. M. Davis, Major
to-day.
"rate" receipts. The management Mrs. A. H., and the Misses D., E. Boston, old pony, $20), $120, MT Batting first, the MCC made 232 expresses its satisfaction with its and M.. Ferguson, Mr. Paul.C. Fanny 74, Brown 40 and Wyatt 73 not out. estimates at between £10,000 and Fan Wa-shum, Miss B. Gill. Mr. L for three wickets, Sandham made own share of the profits, which it Farmer, Mr. K. M. Fetterly, Mr. Mr. T. Farleys Mr. and Mrs. V. Sandham and Brown put on 73 in £15.000, and announces that it is Garner, Mrs. D. Garrod, Miss E. M. a first wicket partnership..
negotiating for a Lenglen tour of Griffen, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Vuevera, Calcutta, Feb. 25. Great Britain.. France, Germany. Mr. P. and Mstr. V. Guzman, Mrs. The match between the MC.QAustralia, and Japan...
Land 2 children, Mr. J.-S. Gubbay. and Northern Indin at Delhi was
Mr. Cr S, Gubbay, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Gardner, Mr.. R. Grimshaw, Mr. H. C. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Harper. Mr. J. R. Hopkins," Capt. London, Feb. 1, J. G. Horn, Mr. V. G. Hill, Capt in the first innings, when Tate took professional tennis, announces that and Mrs. C. Jonsson, Miss Jensson, Mr. C. C. Pyle, the promoter of Hollingsworth, Mr. S. J. Hicks, Mr. four for G1 and Astill five for 45. Mlle. Lengler's fame and its finan Mrs. E. Jenkinson, Mr. E. H. Jones, ($20). Following on. they showed a com-cial possibilities have been fully Mias N. Kailey, Mr. K. B. King. (830), 260 for one wicket. Dilawar Husng professionalism.
plete change of form and, compiled exploited; therefore ho is abandon- Matr. W. Kong. Mrs. G. B. Kirk- patrick, M. and Mrs. Kwok Cho- sain made 86 and Wazir Ali 118 not
Titmouse: 1927 sub., ($25), $120, White Mouse, 1927 sub. ($86),
Mr. J. K. Bousfield.
$160, Mr., J. K. Bousfield,
Grosvenor. 1927 sub. ($20), $120, L-Col. Russell
Persistent, ($50), $180, Mr. Sum. Nell Gwynne, (mare) 1926 sub, ($20), $50, Mr. Loung.
But-an'-ben, 1927 sub. ($10), $70, Mr. Sum
Belcorney Star, old pony, ($50), $150, Mr. Sum.
Kublai Khan, 1927 sub. 1890. Mr. Sum.
The Pink, Lady, griffin, $140, Mr. B. Montague Ede.
Silver Hall, 1927 sub. ($10), $86,
Mr. Sum...
Jade Hall, grithin ($20), $120, Mr. Sum.
Mountain, Stag. .1925 sub. ($20);} 800, Mr. Sum
Pearl River II 1927 süb. ($25), $140. Mr. M. M. Watson.
Min River, 1927 sub., ($25), $220 Mr. J. J. Puterson,
King Fern, 1927 aub., ($20), $380, Mr. Sum.
Colonel Comyn.
drawn..
The tourists declared with 369 for nine wickets. Wyatt made 96, Parsons 61 and Earle 58.
Northern India were. out for 1851
cut.
The M.C.C. tried eight and all were punished.
bowlers,
CLUB RUGGER XV.
Kong Football Club rugby section At 5:30 p.m. to-morrow, the Hong (on their own ground) will be re- presented by the following XV against the 4th Submarine Flotilla:
NO FURTHER USE.
meet
He bluntly confesses that the chun, Mr. A. Kopp, Mrs. E. and the Misses (2) Lessner. Mr. JLiebly, financial success up to the present Miss P. Loften, Mr & Mrs E. J. Law, has been only due to public curio Mr. A. Hyde Lay, Mr. G. Lynott aity and was not due to any attrac- Mr. W. Mills. Mrs L. Moody, Mr. tion inherent in the game itself,
and Mrs. J. M. and the Misses M. E. He Ands it impossible to Mile. Lenglen's demands for future Moss, Mr. and Mrs. T. MacInnes, & 1. M. MeHutcheon, S. Q. M. S. payments. for France on February 19,
She and Paul Feret, are sailing M. E. R. Morris, Mr. J. S. Mackie, MC U. Ma, Mr. R. Mein Austin,
Dr. J. D. Moore, Mr. A.. K. Anticipated Debacle. Miss Mary Browne is now work. Mackenzie, Miss Naylor, M. and
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Foxtrot, 1927 sub., ($100), $220, Summers, J.A.: Pritchard, Canting in a sports depot in Cleveland Mrs. M. Nakao and 2 children, Mrs.
Ponies Withdrawn.
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E. Jacobs-Larkcom, Bowker, Lam and Vincent Richards is proceeding Nicholls, Mr. C. Nahas, Mrs. A. .P. Nazer, Mr. K... Ono, Mrs. J. B. mert: Stephenson, Wales; Millar, to Florida.
Parades, Miss D. Pyman, Mr. and
The following were the pontes Foster, Akehurst, Lithgow. Smith, others in London declare they anti-Mrs. A. J. Pierce, Mr. Porte-Hunt,
withdrawn from the sale:-
Pasha, Black stallion, Arab cross. bred, 19.1 hands. (opened at $100). I Southampton, 1927 griffin (rench-
Jordain, Lee, Beveridge; Garrod.
Prominent tennis officials and eipated a debacle in professional Mr. Y. M., Pei, Mr. W. G, Pirie, Mr. tennie once publle curiosity was Pan Ching-poo, Mr. L. P. Ralph, whetted, and pointed out that the Miss Rumjohn, Capt. Robins, Col sporting and competitive elements Rice, Mrs. A. M.. Sproge, Mr. K. Ey two goals to all," the Hong being entirely lacking, it is not at- Sunl, Mr. T. Schneider, Mr. D. E. Fauling Steeplechase, and entered Kong Hockey Club defeated the 2nd tractive to the publie.
ed $100), the Maiden Stakes.
Kwun Tas, old pory, winner of
for Macao Meeting (reached $225)
Golden Stur, (no hid). Barley Grass, 1926 extra meet. ings and 1927 winner (no bid).
San Diego, old pony and 1026 win. ner (reached $290).
Smoke Call, 1927 sub. (no bid).
DAVIS CUP.
4 MORE CHALLENGES FOR 1927.
HOCKEY MATCH.
Batt, King's Own Scottish Border- ers. yesterday on the U.S.R.C. Kround at Kowloon, G. B. Slipper and L. M. S. Lloyd each finding the Infantrymen's goal once.
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Hongkong, 9th March 1917. R. J.Snedden, Rev. Fr. P. A. Da London Taggart, Miss Tang R. Moy, Mr. Bank Wire R. E. Torg, Mr. Li Tad-fong, Mr. J. K. Tweed, Miss E Valentine, Mr. The absence of Mile. Suzanne and Mrs. Vent, Lt. Vinden, Mr. and Lenglen from this year's lawn Mrs. Wü Fat-king, Mrs. M. Wong, tennis championships at Wimbledon Mrs. K. Wu. Miss T. K. Wu, Mr. has not caused any diminution in C, Y. Wo. Mr. D. Wagstaff, Miss Glamorgan County Cricket Club the number of applicants for seats. Yue Yuk-kwon, Mr. J. J. Strahee, hope to make the coming season a The number received exceeds the record in all respects. They are 4,000 available seats, by many thou-Mr. and Mrs. H. Spencer, Mr. E. casting their eyes around for pro- Rands. The result of the ballot will Sachs, Mr. A. H. A. Movitch, Mr.
until this J. J.. Strakle, Mra. G. Thompson. |mising talent, and among those in- not be made' known
vited to practise at their nets is month. Ivor Cook, a Blaina batsman, who
First-class passengers departed played for Monmouthshire" County Lord Rochdale has unanimously from Hong Kong by the A. O. L. last season. Cook is quite young been elected chairman of the British "President Grant on March 7, On demand New York, March 8.
but shaped exceedingly well at the Olymple Association by the counali. were: Mr. and Mrs. William E. Ireland, Germany, Denmark and wickets. He also playa football and Lord Rochdale has had an eminent Bushnell, Mr. R. L. Bradley Mr. On d.midd - Mexico have issued challenger for is a centre three-quarter in the career in the realm of aport when, and Mrs. Wallace Brown, Sister the Davis Cup lawn tannia competi- Blaina side.
as. Mr. George Kemp, he played Mary Cuthbert, Mr. P. S. Cravat, Mr.
On demand " tion in 1927.-Reyter's American
cricket for Cambridge in 1885, 1886, R. A. Curry, Sister Felicitas, Mr. On Calonton- Servico.
W. T. Tilden's now plans for his and 1888, and he also played for J. G. Hirsch, Mias L. Pashanins, Wire European visit are practically set-Lancashire from 1885 to 1899. He Mrs. Henrietta Storey, Mr. F. H On demand tled. The ex-champion will leave represented Cambridge at tennis, Seldensplaner, Mrs. Lillian M. On Slegapore. New York on April 9 and 1 ke part too.
[Singer, Mrs. Garman F. 'Stoeckli, On demand
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Sutterle, Mr. Da Maalis- Hong Kong Volunteer Reserve The Merch qualifying competi-
France in Paris at the end of May. R. W. V. Robins, who succeedsį R. J. Tozer, Mr. R. K. Zercher, Mr. On demand: Challenge Cup (open to No. 9tion of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Tilden will be accompanied by tair of Cambridge, is one of the Harrington, Mr. Antonia Abad, Mr.
He will then proceed to Wimbledon, R. G. H. Lowe as Association cap Carl Maller, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. On Shankhai Platoon).
Club was held at Fanling during other American players, to be best games players Highgate School N Rayner Mr. Jose Moreno of the week-end. Mr. FA. Perry chosen by the United States Lawn has so far produced. He was the Brodeth, Mr. WT. Balbd, Mr. Lo
won with a score of 96 (handicap Tennis Association. If business Arat Highgate old boy to gain a Aw-kao, Mr. H. M. Dettinger, Mr. Hovereigns (Bank's buying rate 17), net score 81 There were permits, F. T. Hunter will be sent cricket. Blue at either university and Joseph Robaglia, Mr. and Mrs. F. Shivar per ori thirty entries. Next best were Mr. as a partner for Tiden in the dou only four others preceded him as Lopes, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. North, Bar diver in R. L Moncrieff 90 (46) 84 and Mr. bles. They should make a very regards the Association Blus Master North, Miss R. Baghet, hinese Copper Cab
nghong J. 8. McLaren 98 (-12) 88. strong combination as Hunter's Highgate has, however," had one ir Chan Wa Miss Ic. Giannino, Obineer Copper Cense
There were nine entries for the fierce forehand drive will give other double Blus, D. G. A. Lowe Mr. Gur A. Harrell, Mr. Edith A Bare of Native Jaberma optional Fool, Mr. FJ. de Rome Tilden countless opportunities for who gained the distinction i Auto Harrell Me Hi Eddo,aff Keine Chinsee Buba fo winning with 88 (7) 76
hit clever interceptians, veranord clation and athletico. Cord BoyRay Lothar Agathe
The thirteen competition are, as follow-
Corps Championship. Tyra Competition.
Jar Competition (teams, of four). Tile Competition (inter-unit, teams of four)...
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Attack Competition (teams Bix).
Musketry Competition.
Blake Shield (teams of four),' Francis Cup (teams of four).. Lewis Gun Competition. Revolver Competition.
Revolver Competition (open); Machine Gun Competition
FANLING GOLF.
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