·THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1927.
SPORTS
LAWN BOWLS.
'POSTPONEMENT OF' INTERPORT MATCH.
GAME WITH POLICE' TO-DAY.
The interport match with Shang- hai will not take place to-day owing to the inclement weather of the past two days rendering the ground un- fit for a game of such importance. This morning no rain fell and it is therefore hoped that the Shanghai interport team will play the Police Recreation Club on the latter's
The date for the interport match cannot be fixed until the weather is more settled, but it is hoped that it will take place on Saturday or Mon day.
green,
This morning the Shanghai players paid a visit to the Craigen- Kower C. C., on whose green the Interport match is to be played. They seemed satisfied with its "drying" properties, and if the rain only holds off it might be nor- mally fast for the big game in a day or two.
LOCAL CRICKET.
KOWLOON CLUB'S LIST OF FIXTURES.
This season the K.C.C. have arranged for 52 matches, follows:--
· October
1st XI.
15th, H.K.C.C. (F), home.
22nd, K.0.3.B. (F), home,
November
5th, Volunteer Sports, home, 12th, R.A.. home.
19th, I.R.G. "B" (L), away. December
3rd, Craigengower (F), home. 17th, LR.C. "A" (L), home. 24th & 26th, Navy (F), home,
Bist, Army (F), home.
January, 1928
2nd, Children's Sports,
7th, Garrison (F), home.
14th, Craigengawer (L), away.
21st, C.S.C.C., home."
23rd, Inter-Club, home,
28th, Navy (L), away.
February
4th, H.K.C.C. (F), away.
11th, University (L), away.
18th, C.S.C.C. (L), away.
25th, R.A. (L), home.
March
́ard, C.R.C. (L), home.
17th. Army (F), home.
24th, H.K.C.C. (F), home.
April
7th, United Services, home.
2nd XI
October
15th, H.K.C.C. (F), away. 22nd, University (1), away. 29th, "Tamar" (L), home, November
6th, C.R.C. (F), away.
18
11th, 10.30 am, Army 2nd XI
(F), home.
19th, R.A.F. (F), home.
December
3rd, "Tamar" (F), away.
17th, H.K. Electric (L), away. 24th, Navy (L), nway.
31st, Club de Recreio (F), away. January, 1928
7th, Police (L), away.
14th, R.E. (L), home.
23rd, Inter-Club, home.
28th, R.A.O.C. (L), home, February
4th, H.K.C.C. (F), home.
11th, University (F), home,
18th, Police (F), home,
25th; C.S.C.C. (L), away. March
10th, Club de Recreio (L), home. 24th "Tamar," away. 31st, H.K.C.C. (F), home.
MACAO RACES.
CHANGE OF STEAMER.
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SIR JOHN C. CLEGG.
HONOUR FOR FOOTBALL LEADER
OVER FIFTY YEARS.
THE R.H.K.Y.C.
REPORTS FOR COMING ANNUAL MEETING.
A SUCCESSFUL YEAR..
The 23rd annual general meeting of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club will be held at the Club House, North. Point, on Wednesday, Octo ber 19, whon the following reports will be received:-
The general committee reports that during 1926-1927 they had "a very busy and successful year in all branches of their activities, parti- cularly afloat."
hia
THE CHINA MAIL.
Mr. J. C. Clegg, the president of the Football Association; has been awarded a Knighthood by the King, In addition to the great national
The Commodore, Mr. E. W. game, Sir John, as he will now be known, is the Official Receiver of Carpenter, went on Home leave in Sheffield, and he has taken a pro- January, Rear Admiral A. J. B. minent part in the public life of the Stirling left during the year, and a Yorkshire city. His brother WII-most successful farewell dinner was Ilam is also a knight as well as a held in the Club House In
honour. Commodore J. L. Pearson, former Lord Mayor of Sheffield. on his arrival in the Colony, kladly Sir John, who is a solicitor, 18 accepted the Invitation to join the seventy seven years of age, and ho General Committee. has been identified with football for The Hon. Secretary, Mr. F. over fifty years. He succeeded Lord Oliver, left for Peking in December Kinnaird as the head of the game, last, and, the Club were fortunate As a young man he was one of the in securing the services of Mr. F. J.
Easterbrook to succeed him. leading athletes in the country. On Committee record with sincere re the running track he won seventy gret the death of one of the most prizes, being able to cover a hun- popular rowing men and ex-rowing dred yards in even time, and he was captain, Mr. Donald Logan.
Last year's report gave a total the fastest amateur over a quarter
We are notified that there has been a change of steamers for the races at Macao on Saturday, The 6.8. "Lungshan" instead of the "Sui 'An" will sall at nine a.m. Saturday
morning.
Selections.
The
of a mile. He held the same pro-membership of 125, of which 168 minence in football. From 1887 to were shown in the absent list, most of which should have been struck
1878 he was famous for his art as a off under Article 18. The present dribbler, and he took part in the list of Members of all classes has first International match with been brought up to date, and those Scotland. Another distinction was now shown as absent, comply with Altogether 108 to appear in the first anal for the the· Articles.
names have been struck off the re- F. A. Cup.
Kister this year, of which, the ap plication of Article 18 accouzled for no less than 174 (being over 12 months on the absen" list).
But to the present generation Sir John is chiefly known for his work in connection with the Football Association. He has ruled with a The increasing popularity of the rod of iron. Every rule, he has Club is clearly shown by the fact insisted, should be obeyed not only that 49 new Members were elected according to the letter, but in the during the year, notwithstanding spirit implied, and the evil deer has the general state of affairs in the Colony. The addition of 71 new seldom escaped. One of his favour subscribers also proves that the ite sayings is; "Nobody ever get Club is appreciated by the Services, lost on a straight road." As a One Lady Member was elected. legislater he has always been re- The number of Members now spected as well as feared. No mat-stands as follows:-
The following selections have, been contributed by a Club off- cial:-
First Day. The Saturday Novices Race, 8 Furlongs:-Chin Shan, Chick To, Perversity.
The Second Selling Plate, 4 Fur -longa:-Wai Chow, Siz Hundred,
Castle.
The Slangwan Plate, Half Mila: ------Mayfair 、" (late Sunburst Rose),
Chow Taze Lon, Baccarat, d
The Governor's Cup, 11⁄44 Miles :—— Wild Fellow, Hon Sin, Baccarat..
The Third Selling Plate, 5 Fur lange-Wu Chang, Yee Yuen (late
Jolly Kid), Sutherland.
The Macao Siac Plate, Once Round Sutherland,
Friend, Solar Day,
Second. Day
Shanghai,
b
ter what the consequences might be, Resident Members 196, Subscrib- he would not hide any scandal, cr 52, Ladies 2....250.
The Whang Ho Plate, 7 Furlange: Festive, Eva-Mayfair (late Sun- burst Rose) Funchal (late Dun-
The Hong Kong Visitors' Cup, FurlongsHon Sin, Ma Kau Stac,
Fourt Wuch
uon Unte
Absent Members 50, Subscribers
More than once others would have 45, Ladies 5....100. Total 350. hushed up cases. He, on the other Turning to the accounts the In- hand, has never hesitated to take the come and Expenditure account| public into his confidence, and tell shows an excess of expenditure. the truth. Ho celebrated his over income of $780.79 au against jubilee in sport two years ago, and $281.98 in the previous year. In he was presented with an address making a comparison with last year, and £1,000 by the Football Associa- however, it should be noted that a
number of new items of
Half Shan Yee
any a Cúpk
expense
tion, who also endowed a bed in the have been charged during the year Sheffield Hospital in his name. 'under review; these are:-
HOME SOCCER.
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SCOTS DEFEAT IRISH IN INTER-LEAGUE MATCH.
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In an inter-League match the Scottish beat the Irish by two goals to one at Belfast.
In a friendly game Cardiff beat the Corinthians 2/1 at Stamford Bridge-Reuter.
LOCAL GOLF.
LADIES' SECTION MEDAL COMPETITION.
Proportion of the cost of returfing
the Bowling Green. $100.13; Depre-
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On demand
On Berlin-
On New York—
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On demand
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On Bombay
Wire...
On demand
Wire
On Calcutta-
181%
FIKE QUALITY
On demand
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On Singapore-
On demand
86
On Manila-
On demand
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On Shanghal-
On demand
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ciation of Boats, Oars Equipment was wrecked. The owners (Major, The latter who lost her rudder H.K. & S. Bank: R. A. Jardine, Yangtze Insurance etc., $670.50; Regatta held last Greig and Capt. Jacobs-Larkcom) was, by very good seamanship taken R. Macintyre, A. C. Groves, V. China Fire Insurance 8216 April, $541.39; Donation to the Library, $160.00; making a total of decided, after survey, that it might safely into Tai Oo. "Lady Jean" Jones, J. H. Sutcliff.
H.K. Electric: A. R. Cox, G. G. 8. be more advantageous to build to suffered á misfortune in that her $1,462.02,
the Club Cruiser design rather than skipper was late at the starting line Thomson, T. L. Footer, G. T. Pad- Douglastipping On the Balance Sheet the eto salve their craft. They therefore by ten minutes through oversleep gett, A. F. Paul
H.K. Steamboats trance fees credited to reserve ac- waited for the launching of ingtruly 7.30 of a Boxing Morn- The start was a difficult one HK. Tugs & Lighters
strong cross tide, but Indo-China (Prot) count show an increase of $300 on "Typhoon" and after having tried ing is an unearthly time to start a owing to the previous year.
out that little ship they immediate race! The committee would remind after a good deal of manoeuvring down (Del.) Two very successful races for the ly laid down the keel of "Curlew," helmsmen that dinner jackets are the boats got away well The Shell Transporta Trevessa trophy were held during who makes a most useful addition likely to be spoiled upon such a race P.W.D. and A.P.C. gradually drew Star Ferries the year, both of which were won to the Club's fleet.
as that to Macao. Our thanks are ahead of the Bank and Electric, Water-boata by the Java China Japan Line. "Curlew" has been amended due to Mr. W. van Andel and the thereby making two separate con- China Bugars
The New Committee is recom- slightly from Typhoon having Netherlands Harbour Works Co. tests. By the time the mile wES Malabon mended to make a special effort in two inches more draught, a little for fixing the Macao Mark boat.
the P.W.D. had a slight
Min obtaining a greater number of en-more free-board and about 30 sq. ft. St. George and St. Andrew. load over the A.P.C., and the Bank Bonguete
$1.65 trios for the next race, which takes less sall. It should be interesting The annuxi match between the 2 lengths over the Electric. The Kallan Mining Ad." 62/0 place on Wednesday, November 9 to compare their performances over members of the Societies of St. rate of striking then increased, in Langkats (Combined). T17 A medal competition on the next. The Rules have been amenda season's sailing
George and St. Andrew resulted in all boats, and the A.P.C. went over do. (Single) *** 18% New Course, Fanling, was held on cd this year and are being reprint Typhoon" based on Dr. Harrison a win for the former by the narrow the line level with the P.W.D., fol- Shanghal Exploration. T Tuesday and was won by Mrs. ed. Coples of these will be sent to Butlers Cyclene", was designed by margin of 80 pts. to 18. The pre-lowed by the Bank 2 lengths ahead Shanghat Loans ... TE Whyte-Smith with a score of 100 all shipping offices in the Colony. Messrs. Rouse and Goulborn, and sidents of the Societies joined the of the Electric. The resulta dead Raube
001. The prize or membera
The Articles of Association and has been well reported on by mem- competitors at lunch in the Club heat is the first to occur in the Tronch
Ural Caspians with handleaps of over 20. was won Bye Laws have been reviewed dur-bera who have used her. We bo House.
Club for about 18 years.
Docks, Wharves, by Mrs. Leggatt and the consola-ing the year, and the thanks of the lieve, however, we are correct in
Inter Services and Club Regatta: Trevessa Trophy Races.
Godowas, &c. tion prize by Miss Fothergill. The Club are due to the Sub-Committee saying that the designers feel that These were held on November 3, This Regatta suggested by the
B.K. & & K. Wharves latter prizes were presented by who re-drafted regulations their they have been over persuaded in 1926, and April 20, 1927, and were Club and very well backed by the E.K. & W. Docks... Mrs. Boylan-Smith,
present form, Messrs. A. L. Shields the matter of generous sall area. both won by a boat from the same Services proved to be a most enjoy Hengkews The annual general meeting of (Convener), H. S. Ronse, H. R. Competition between the Club and vessel of the Java China Japan able affair. Thanks are due to New Engineerings. the Section will be held at the Cleland and F. G. Vaux. Special the Royal Navy le Keener than ever Line the s.8. Tiisarea. In the Commodore F. Ratsey, R.N. for the Shanghai Docks Helena May Institute on Monday thanks are due to the latter for his and though assisted by many Mili- first race Mr. Kooistre
Hotels time and energy he put in to make Lands, Hot & | Bldgu. the 17th instant at 10.80 a.m. favaluable help in drafting and for tary sailormen, we have had to ac- charge of the boat and he won a the Regatta the success. It was. Hong co. Motels $56
Hongkong legal advice. The main points knowledge the senior service our very good race from Mr. Dalziel of There were numerous events, the covered in the alterations to Arti- betters as helmsmen till next seas.s. "Hai Ning of the Douglas Line: majority being Inter-Service: The Shanghai Lands cles are briefly as follows;~~ sonby a margin of 12 points
Hongkong Realty For the April race, Mr. Gelauf Club was represented in Sliding Territorials (1) Permitting the appointment after a series of 8 races. We call had the command of the J. C. J. L. Seat Fours and Pairs, and in 80 ft Humphreys Estates of a Rear Commodore; (2) Deleting upon members to adjust this deficit hont and won, from Mr. Chaplain 6 oured Naval Gigs.
Prince's Building 9 TO ONE.
The only success the Club gain-Rural Landa age limit of Members to admit of during the coming season in a boat from the P, & 0. "Assaye." Gun Room Officera joining as sub- We were pleased to arrange that During the Season, Mr. H. S. ed was the Pairs, rowed against the Cotton-Milla London, Yestesday.
Navy. scribers; (3) Strengthening the bal- the Ships of His Majesty's Navy Rouse resigned the Sailing Secre Navy-Lieut. P. T. A. Love, Orientals... Ewo, Cottons Eagle's Pride won the Cesare- lot from one blackball in 4 to one in could use the starting and finishing taryship and his place was taken by Lieut. E. W Lipscombe, Lieut. 8al Cattons (Old) witch at 9 to one. St. Reynard was 6, to exclude; (4) Enlarge the line of the club for a series of sail- Mr. J. R. L. Stanton persp second (8-1) and Nevermore third scope for inviting people of distipe- ing races between their boats.
dois (new Rowing Committee. Commdr. T. J. S. Bell, (60-1).
Buses tion to become Honorary Members; The Cups so kindly presented by
⠀ Club:-C; B. Easterbrook, A. O There were 30 runners.
The Rowing Committee reports: Groves, A. T. Stubba-tiba
China Bures (5) Opening the list of Subscribers Members of His Majesty's Services Won by a head; two lengtha be- to Midshipmen, also to Commission-were won by "Dorother, Mr. Grist;
Grent activity and interest has The race was a strenuoue One Peak Trame (old). tween second and third.-Reutered Officers of H. M. Dominions; (6) "Daphne" Mr. Dreyer and "Boo been shown in the Rowing Section the Navy taking the lead which
"done" (new) Raising the Rowing Committee to jum" Mr. Vauxhave been put up, and these have the final spurt the Club went over Taxis
during the past year. More events the Club gradually reduced, till in Singapore. Tractions the same conditions as Salling.Com-
Ladles Championship............. been strongly supported.
the line of a length to the good.. Milacati mittea; (7) Yachting Committee
The Handicap Class was won by Opening Cruise: At the Club'e now called Sailing Committee; (8) s. F. Ratsey. In "La Linda after Opening Cruise on November 6, Subscribers governed by Articles and Bye Laws.
THE CESAREWITCH.
WON BY EAGLE'S PRIDE AT
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in was
a tie with "Colleen" sailed by Miss there were two Club:events: Club
“I”. "Y" & "G" Fours and Club Pairs.
Yacht-owning members are asked Hazeland. In the
to study the regulations posted in Classes, combined, Miss RF N. The Fours consisted of the fol- the Club affecting the obtaining of Lewis was firat in Boojum, Mrs. lowing:V. R. Jones, B. Rasmus- Admiralty Warrante granting per E-3 R. Mitchell second in "Blue- sen, J. RL Stanton, H.-Dreyer: mission to fly, the special Blue En- nose, 9 points behind, and "Thecla RC. Keen, A. C. Groves, W. R. sign of the Club
Balled by Miss Butcher, third. Andrews, K. 8. Robertson,
The cup presented by the Ladies The start was all that could be The Club Cruiser mentioned for: the first time at the Annual Meet- was again won by our Vice-Com- desired, the boats getting off in dne ing last year has been built, equip modore in his "La Linda." The an- style in comparatively smooth water ped and is in great demand by nual event between the Club and and slack tide, Dreyer's crew Members and Subscribers. The the Ladies had to be abandoned due rowing with more rhythm than their Typhoon" fills a long felt want, to heavy weather after the morning opponents, obtained a head at the and fully Justifies the prophecies of race when the ladies were leading mile, which they gradually
1 points to 15.IN her joint designere Messrs HS by 21 points to 15:
creased in spite of some well back- Rouse and V Genlbourn, to whom Macao Race.ed spurte by Robertson. The race
was won by 4 lengths the Club is greatly indebted A The third race brought out a fleet second keen, was laid downs of 10, the greatest number that have similar, lines for two kean Service crossed the starting line se faz Members, and we hope Curlew
Frace, which at the commence and Typhoon will be followed by men was called in a fresh breeze, other boats in this very practical, produc some) very good times,
Jones and reasonably fast, small cruiser class | Ta
time for the 71 miles
Ifght lead early ader 1271⁄2 that
followed: followed bar
Club Pairs There were three entries for the Pairs: V. R. Jones, A C. Groves W. R. Andrews K 8. Robertson JBL Stanton, H. Dreyer.
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