SATURDAY, OCTOBER:
1928.
Sport Columns
HELEN WILLS
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THE CHINA MAIL,
AQUATIC SPORTS
GARRISON SCHOOLS'
MEETING
FIRST RESULTS
The Garrison Schools held their swimming sports to-day in the V.R.C. bath. Full results will ap pear in the "Sunday Herald." Those decided at the time of going
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"Credits, 4 months'
Bight: Documentary 4 months"
Well, he knows I'm late and must hurry, but he certainly does drive," "I have," she went on, thought about writing something creative aside from the subject of tennis. I- I know I would like to write, but I have felt that to be successful one favourite in her sorority and in the needed a great deal more experience campus activities in which she par- than I have had. Tam neonly
regard to her scquainted with Gertrude At 'tiolpates.. In absence of last year, Miss Wills ton, whose works I particularly enjoy, and she encouraged me to commented:
"I think it's
a good thing for try something.. Perhaps I shall to press were as follow.
In time.""
Novices Race, 1 length-1st any college student to stay out for The
Bight. swerved sharply heat:-P. Jordan 1 E. Waterfield 2, a while between his spohomore and into a driveway in the midst of a M. Jordan 3; 2nd heat: F. Dunnett Holen Wills, woman's singles junior years, let me say.
shower of pebbles, and Miss Wills champion of England, France and rest period gives him time to caught at the side of the ses 1. G. Dull 2, A-Lee S.
Junior Children's Handicap, 6 to 8 years, 1 length:-E. Kennald 1, the United States, le eager and think out what he wants to study most, and then when he goes back
M. Jordan 2. willing to please.
How punctillously this much-he studies these things thoroughly because he knows he must have sought girl, who has retained &
I suppose this isn't what national championship for four them. seasons, and is now playing for is generally recommended but I her fifth, who has a reputation as have found it to be true in my own an experience at least, and I can't see promising artist, who is author of a book and many weekly why it shouldn't be advisable to articles of international worth, others." keeps her many appointments was illustrated recently at a popular country club.
"It's time for my match now," she said with a quick smile, "but after the game I'll have time to see you,"
This
"Gracious!" she gasped, disen tangling herself, and went on to say she was fond of poetry.
"I will have to confess," she said demurely; "that I have written a little, just as everyone has, but it was done more for my personal en joyment than anything else."
The car came to a stop in front of a wide werandah where people were waiting.
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She broke off suddenly and her
Well, I seem to be on time," blue eyes began to twinkle, "My mother is beckoning to me wildly," laughed Mfea Wills, and said good- she said, "I suppose I'll have to bye. "Christian Science Monitor." go; mother is even more particular about keeping appointments than
Boys' Clothing Race, open, lengths in all-0. Monaghan Murray 2, S. Hutchinson 3.
Girls' Handicap, over 12 years, 3] lengths; Joan Leppard 1.
On Parla On domand Credits, 4
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Boys' Handicap, over 12 years, 8 lengths: J. Grean I, D. Monaghan 2, W. Murray 3.
Wire High. Dive, open Championship On demand (challenge up presented by the G.0.C.):-W. Murray 1, L. Crossan Wire
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Girls' 'Handicap, 10 to 12 years, 2 lengtha-Nan Crossan.""
Boys' Handicap, 10 to 12 years, 2 lengths:-W. Fitz-Earle 1, F. Clark
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I am, and speaking generally, I'm. Perhaps almost always on time.
GOLF IN U.S.A.
2.
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of if you would like to see me again
come over at 6.30. you could
FINALISTS
When she was seen again,
dress becoming afternoon chiffon had replaced her sports
Girls' 100 yards championship She had a few minutes, have a dinner engagement at 7.30 PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (cup presented by Lady Fowler) :--| apparel.
Nan Crossan, time 1 min. 51 secs. she said, before a social engago- but I can allow a little time in ba-I
tween."
Boys' 100 yards championship - mont.
(cup presented by Major-General Sir John Fowler):-D. Monaghan, time 1 min. 35 secs.
She discussed art, the subject in which she is majoring at the University of California, where she will be a senior in December, and apoke of her plans for an art studio after she has taken her Bachelor of Arts degree.
more.
Miss Wills was in evening dress when she appeared once Her gown,-dark and long, was made a touch of red. distinctive with
New York, Yesterday,
In the semi-final of the profes- sional golf championship Diegel beat Sarazan D and 8 and Espinosa beat Smith 6 and 5-Reuter's American Service.
HOCKEY
The following are representing Club "A" XI against the Y.M.C.A. II on Friday October 12, at King's Park:-
F. 8. Nicholls, E. R. Robinson, A. J. W. Ashby, R. D. Beaumont, L.A. R. Duncan, P. L. P. Thomas, R. W. Sapsed, F. E. G. Munn (Captain) J. Gardner, E. C. Fincher and A. N. Other...
The following will represent the first team of the Hong Kong Hockey Club in their match with the Queen's at the U.S.R.C. on Wednesday next at 6.15 p.m.-A. C. Howell, I. W. Shewan, D. Lyon, A. A. Dand (Capain). E. S. R. Mitchell, J. E. Noronha, H. Owen Hughes, R. K. Valentine, Stanion, C. C. Francis and W. Woodward.
V.R.C. ANNUAL AQUATIC SPORTS.
WIFE AND BABY
MAN DRIVEN INSANE BY- GRIEF
At an inquest at Bandon Hill, Surrey, on Adna Lewis Sennett, aged 44, motor driver, of Foxley- lane, Purley, who put his head in a gse oven, a brother said he con tracted pneumonia end pleurisy twice in six months while with the Army, and had only one lung,
He lost his only child, to which he was very devoted, and his wife died from consumption. He wor ried a great deal over his troubles.
The coroner read two letters which Sennett left, in one of which, addressed to his employer, he said: Try to make allowances. Half a lung; to lose your wife; to lose your child. It does not bear thinking about. I go out happy. I go to find my baby and wife,"
A verdict of Suicide. while of
Unsound Mind was returned.
A water spout appeared one even- ing last month at Blackpool about a mile from the shore.. The pheno menon lasted only a few minutes, and as it cleared away the Isle of
On the following dates the follow-Man became distinctly visible. ing events will take place:—
Boring operations, with a view to 16 Oct. 1928. The Half Mile Open discovering the best position for Championship of the Colony & factories, have been started at the The 820 Yds. MOK Challenge site purchased by Mr. Henry Ford, Cup will also be awum for
the motor car manufacturer, at upon this date after 5 p.m..at
Dagenham, Essex. the V.R.C. Oct. 1928. The 200 Yds. Cham- pionship & The 100 Yds. Back Stroka Championship.
pionship & The 100 Yds. Breast Stroke.
Her hair was combed behind her 18 ears and brought to a low knot in the back of her neck. A short "I don't know just where my veil covered her head extending 19 Oct. 1928. The 220 Yds. Cham-
Haig studio will be yet," she said, "most below the level of her eyes. probably it will be in San Patigan, who has done a bust of Francisco, or in some large centre Miss Wills, has said of her beauty:
"Her Intellectual life and her 20 "where I can get models more epsily than in my home town of Ber--artistic gift have a part in it.... keley. I may go to Boston, but also her physical ruggedness,”
Ride and Talk Against Time. "I stayed longer at that
that is quite uncertain. At any rate what I want to do is to study and practise with my art until than I should have," she began am able to do something really laughingly, "my guest has sent a
worth while.
"As a profession I have conalder- ed the field of fashion advertising, but what I want to do more than anything else is "the painting of portraits.
Likes Futuristic Art
Oct. 1928. The 440 Yds, The 100 Yds. Ladies. 100 Yds. Boys, 100 Yds. Team Race. And High Diving Champion- ships will be Swum.“
tea
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Oct. 1928. Long
car: suppose you ride over with me land we will finish our talk on the way. I don't want to be late."..
Settling herself against cushions she went on.. "1 general- ly try to lead a less rapid and more normal life than this. Of course, I'm always busy, but I do have cer-
Plunge
Throwing the Polo Ball during Sunday Morning.
22
Oct 1928. The Chinese Har-
bour Race,
the
23
Oct. 1928. The Ladies' Har-
bour Race.
24
Oct. 1928. The Open Harbour
Race.
"I like futuristic art if it is sin-tain regular habits which I try
cere. Too often, however, per-to maintain." sons who indulge in it are merely. covering up their ignorance. There
"Last year, in my spare time I
All entries except those for the Harbour Race close on Wed, 10th Oct. at 6 pm m
All entries must be accompanied
are certain essential facts that the wrote a book on tennis, weekly by an entrance fee of ons dollar
good artist must know and be able to demonstrate. If the modernist has this knowledge, shows it In
articles for a syndicate, and an
occasional essay. But matter for oach event entered for. little what else I do I never neglect
my drawing and painting."
his work, a fe sincere in his. The car swished around a curve, attempts, Iike him."
and Miss Willa glanced over the Talk drifted, to campus life at chauffeur's broad shoulder at the Berkeley, where Mise Willa is a speedometer and clock.
forms.can be obtained from the
C. J. COOKE, Hon. Secretary, V.R.C. Hong Kong, 1st Oct, 1928.
Further particulars and entry.
Hon, Becs at The VRC
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Sovereigns (Bank's
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Silver (per oz.)
.9.60
2014
Bar Silver in Hong
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8%% Prem. Chinese Copper Cash som Chinese Copper Cents 6% prem. Rate of Native in-
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71.38. Chinese Sub. Coin ....... 28% dis. Hong Kong Sub. Coin Par.
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TWO OLYMPIC RECORDS BROKEN BY AMERICANS Photo shows, left, Sabin Carr of Yale, who captured the pole vault event and established a now, Olympic record by leaping 13 feet 0.5/16 inches Bud Houser, of Los Angeles; also established a new Olymp record for, the discus throw by hurling the plattór: 155 feet 2.101, inches.
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