SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1932.
P.R.C. CHRISTMAS. PARTY.
Presentation of Cricket Bat.
Franks after a keen contest with
Mr. C. G. Perdue. Mrs.. Wolfe pre- sented the cup and replica to Mr. Franks amid much applause...
Tribute To Mr. Minty. Another interesting presentation followed. It was the awarding of a cricket bat to Mr. Minty, a mem ber of the Police cricket team, and
THE
VOLUNTEER CORPS.
Orders for the Coming Week.
ENGINEERS SHOOT.
PARADES.
Orders by Lisut Colonel L. G. CHILDREN'S SPORTS. .......
In announcing the award, Mr. Wolfe | Bird, D.8.0., O.B.E., commanding The annual Children's Christmas said that it was for a marvellous Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Tree Party, and Sports of the Police achievement. The bat was pre-Corps, are issued as under:- Recreation Club was successfully sented to Mr. Minty by Mr. C. F.. held on the Club's ground at Happy Alexander as a memento of the oc- Valley yesterday afternoon, and casion of the feat of knocking up over in a recent the large gathering-children and 26 runs in one their parents alike had a very ed-match against the I.R.C. joyable time. Tea was served In the open.
There were plenty of attractions for the kiddies with a chute, flah pond. Ye Olde Well, croquet game, serial train, Aunt Sally, and coco
Mr. Minty was heartily cheered-[at on receiving the bat from the hande of Mrs. Wolfe.
Battery.
Parade at Corps Headquarters
5.30 p.m. on Thursday.
J
AIL
RAILWAY ENGINES BREAK DOWN.
Race Goers Delayed Near Shatin.
EXPRESS DELAYED.
KOWLOON FC.
Annual New Year
Festivities.
MERRIMENT AND MIRTH.
opened with
Sir Cumference and Lady de Tong was again presented at the annual Charity Gala of the· Kòw- Considerable delay was ex-on. Football Club, held yesterday perienced yesterday evening when morning.
the train bringing race-goers from Fanling to Kowloon broke toon and then to the Club where „The visitors travelled-about Kow-] down several hundreds of yards the programme was formally de- on the Shatin side of the Oneclared Open
The breakdown The programme Mile Tunnel. was, due to boiler trouble, and,must match between the Married
· Engineer Company.
before further progress could be Monday-Miniature Range
made, another engine had to be fancy dress, under penalty of a and Single. All players, were ^^in] Shoot:
Sunday, January 10. Annual brought from Kowloon."
This is the second," serious de- Company Shoot. Notification as
lay occurring on the railway in issue of Orders.
loon motor-cyclists ~ played-- the Practice will be the same as in express was several hours late
engine trouble: not classified in Part. II. are re-
The entire proceeds of the festival will be devoted to various quested to attend, this shoot as there may be no other opportunity could not be complete.to make themselves efficient. He called for three cheers and a "tiger" for all the workers and re-
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Wolfe proposed a vote of thanks to the Committee of the P.R.C. and the noon's sports and entertainment. He made special mention of Mrs.
heavy fine.
At half-time, Pipe-Major Mackie and his Highland dancers delighted
nut shy, while the Clown (Mr. W members responsible for that after to Range will be published in. nextwo days; the Canton-Kowloon with Scottish airs, after which Kow
Ward) was a great favourite. The
grounds were tastefully decked with Booker and Mrs. Carey, who had Part II. and all members who have on New Year's Eve owing also to volunteers at motor-cycle football.
fings.
L.G.P. Welcomed.
At the close of the sports, Mr., F. E. E. Booker, Chairman of the Committee responsible for the ar- rangements, addressed the gather ing. He welcomed the Inspector- General of Police and Mrs. Wolfe, remarking that it was very kind of them to give up their own Now Year festivities to join them. He
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worked hard behind the scenes, also Mr. R. J. Hunt, and their old friend, Mr. W. Ward, without whom the
party
ceived bearty response.
Sports Resulta Three-legged Race.-Girls-June Booker and Maureen Booker.—Boys
nolds.
Firemen's Race
Buster Hollands.
Neville Booker and Norman Rey- thanked Mrs. Wolfe for having kindly consented to give away the
(Boys). 1, prizes, and expressed appreciation of the work put in by the members; Neville Booker; 2, Guy Hollands; & of his Committee and, other willing helpers to make the party a success. In conclusion, Mr. Booker said that Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe, were going Home on leave in February, and the occasion was, an appropriate one
for all to wish them a happy holiday.
Father Christmas. Father Christmas (Mr. R. S. Baker) then gave presents to all the children, standing at foot of a huge Christmas Tree in the centre of the ground.
Skipping Race (Girls)-1, June Booker; 2, Joy Booker.
Potato Race (Girls).-3, Violet Rogers; 2 Doreen Stephens.
Egg and Spoon Race (Girls).-1; Maureen Booker; 2, Florence Grim- mett-Boys-1, Guy Hollands; 2, Willie Dick.
Flat Race. (Girls),-1, Paula Hollands; 2, E. Barnett.
Flat Race (Boys).-1. George Saunders; 2, Robert Dick.
Flat Race (under 40).-1, Mr. T. McMahon; 2, Mr. Glendenning.
Flat Race (over 40)-1, Mr. Stevens; 2, Mr. Ward.
Egg and Spoon Race (Ladies).--- 1, Miss Phylis Hunt; 2, Mrs. W. E' Hollands.
Following Father Christmas, Mre. Wolfe gave away the prizes won during the afternoon's sports. Then Mr. Wolfe announced the presenta tion of the Kent Golf Cup, the donor of which was Mr. Walter Kent, A.S.P. (retired). Mr. Wolfe
Threading the Needle (Ladies Baid that this Was
Nomination)—1, Mrs. Hollands the third year of competi tion by members of the P. R. C. for and Mr. Post; 2, Mrs. Post and Mr.
Stewart. this cup. The competition thi Tug-of-war (Married v. Single). year had been keen throughout, and the final was won by Mr. F. W.-Won by the Singles: Mesara.
1.
The Officer Commanding the
Machine Gun Company will fesue his Orders separately to his Com
mand.
ROUND THE LOCAL CINEMAS.
What Mail Reviewers Say.
THE MAN IN POSSESSION."
WILL ROGERS.
Film Star in the Colony.
Will Rogers, the Fox, film star, and the highest paid screen actor of
Musketery-Engineer - Company. .
The undermentioned members of tho Engineer Company classified as Markemen at Stonecutters on and are entitled to December 20
Crowded houses at the Queen's to-day, arrived in Hong Kong at wear the badges for one year: Theatre yesterday rocked with hil- 7.30 o'clock last night, on the Ameri- No. 728 Cpl. A. W. W. Salter.arity when Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's can, Mail Line s.s. President Taft, No. 1689 Spr. 8. C. Salter. latest and most entertaining talkie which berthed at the No. 1 wharf of No. 1121 Spr. G. E. L. Johnson. production, "The Man in Posses the Kowloon Godown
The average for the party (19 sion," was screened... The picture Bogers was welcomed on deck by strong) was 78 points which sets is excellent from every angle, the the American Counsul and members very high standard of eficiency, direction superb, and the "naughty" of the staff of the Dollar Steamship.
..Corps. Diary.
dialogue spicy, making the film one Line, but when approached by a With reference to Page 10 of the to be thoroughly enjoyed from be-, China Mail reporter, be declined an
ginning to end. Corps Diary.
With the party, Will
jinterview.
O's Commanding Units will in-) The cast had obviously been Rogers went to the Peninsula Hotel, form the Adjutant by noon on selected with remarkable care, and and to-day he is visiting Canton. January & If they have any M.G. each member, individually, gives an Great Casuals to fire at Stonecutters on outstanding performance. January 10,
credit is due to Robert Montgomery,
If no notification le received the who, although an American, adapt Range will be re-altered for Mus-ed himself to the role of Raymond ketry.
Danbey very well. Miss Purcell is Struck Off The Strength, both pretty and clear in tone, and Misa His Excellency the Governor has adds much charm to the film. been pleased to accept the resigna- Greenwood is responsible, with (Continued at foot of next column.) Montgomery, for a large measure
of the fun!'
—
Cameron, Brand, Smith, Caruthers, Alexander, Clour, Willamson, Mot- tram and Russell.
From Official Sources.
“GHOST TRAIN!"
A Journalist who watched scenes
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Tuesday at the Queen's being filmed at Camerton, which is in Somerset, wondered what the 'stars" chatted about, between takes..
He wrote in part:, "I went into the real waiting-room-which jostles the film prop one and found brunette Angela Baddeley chatting vivacious- ly with blonde Ann Todd.
"Were they talking about, their parts, and whether the hero really meant it when he crooned 'Darling, I love you'gange
"I was disillusioned.
wanted
to see hysterical leading ladies, frantally pacing the platform with
dishevelled hair and clasped hands,
shrieking, that they would abandon their parta because their latest con-
signment of lipstick: had arrived fifteen minutes late,"
News in Brief. ©
The lowest open air temperature yesterday was 48 degrees The humidity fell from 57st 10 am. to 45 at 4 p.m.)
CHURCHES
A CHARGE OF ONE DOLLAR 18 MADE, FOR. ALL. NOTICES UNDER THÍEN HEADING.
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL,
... HONG KONG Sunday, January 2, 1932. 2nd Sunday After Christmas. Holy Communion, 8 am, Holy Communion (Peak Church), 18.8.m
Children's Service, 10 am. Choral Eucharist and Sermon, 11 1.m
Preacher: Rev. H. V. Koop. Evensong, 6.80 p.m. Preacher: The Dean
Wednesday, January 6, 1982,
Feast of Epiphany, 7.45 am, Holy Communion. 5.80 p.m., Choral Evensong.
WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH, WANCHAL Opposite Royal Naval Hospital,
Queen's Road E':
Morning Service at 10.15 o'clock.
Sunday, January 5, 1932. Evening Worship, & o'clock
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DAIRY FARM NEWS
We BEG to announce that from TO-DAY
and until further notice all MILK and
CREAM sold by us will be Pasteurized and
may be consumed as delivered to customers.
This step has the full approval of the Medical Officer of Health.
Preacher at both Services: The Dairy Farm Ice & Cold Storage Co., Ltd
Rev. Erris C. H. Tribbeck
the Church, this being the first Sunday School will meet with
Sunday in the month,
$% At the Sallors' & Soldiers Home. Every Sunday at 8 pm Bible Class
Sunday Service at 8.15 p.m.- Service Men's Hour.
Every Tuesday at Fellowship Meeting,
M: Wednesday, January 6,1
A fire broke out early this morn- p.m.--Monthly Social
ing on the ground floor of No. 111, All are cordially invited to at Belchers Street, which is used as tand
medicine shop. The flames were confined to the ground - floor, but the extent of the damage is not yet known
tion by 2/Lieut. Leslie Ross, of his Commission in the Hong Kong Vo
nteër Defence Corpe, with effect
UNION CHURCHL
Kennedy, Road, Hong Kong.. By Bunday, January 3, 1982,
Morning Service, 11 o'clock. Frencher: The Rev. E G Powell, Evening
26. o'clock. Preacher Rev. E. G. Powell. Social Ho ter Evening
In 198/1931, vice
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