PHOTOGRAPHIC LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS
A very interesting series of Lectures and Demonstrations which should prove an attraction to the Colony's amateur photographers, has been organised by the Sailors' and Soldiers Camera Club and The St. John's Cathedral Photo- graphic Society.
The Lectures are to be held at the Sailors and Soldiers Home, 22 Hen- nessy Road and the charge for admis- sion to non-members of these two Clubs is $100 for civilians and 50 cents for servicemen.
The first lecturer will be Dr. H China Boeschiesen of Messrs. Agfa Company who will speak on Thursday, November 18 on "The Treatment of Enlargement Papers Dr. Roeschiesen will explain and demonstrate how the best workers get that brilliant quality in their enlargements which often proves so elusive to the average work-
The full syllabus of lectures is as follows:-
Nov. 18, 8 pm, Dr. H. Roescheisen, Treatment of Enlargement Papers, (Lecture and Demonstration); De 8 pan., R. Seidler Esq., Reflections on Photography, (Lecture); Dec. 16, 8 pm, To Be Arranged Handwork or Prints, (Lecture and Demonstration); ; Jan 6, 8 p.m., H. Nocht Esq. Camera design, lenses and shutters, (Lecture and Demonstration); Jan. 20, 8 pm, S. Simpson Esq., The Chemistry of Photography, (Lecture and Demonstra- tion); Feb. 3, 8 pm, Per Ilford Ltd, Night Photography, (Lantern Lecture); and Feb. 17,8 pm, 4. E. Von Kobza- Nagy Esq., What an Exhibition "Judge looks for in a Photograph, (Lecture).
The Sailors and Soldiers Camera Club and the St. John's Cathedral Pho- tographic Society are at present work-l ing together on the arrangements for & Photographic Exhibition to be held in the Colony on February 24, 25 and 26. next.
W. C. Hung, above, first holder. of the Colony Hardcourt Doubles Championship with Tsui Wai-pui, was seen in the exhibition lawn tennis series on Sunday afternoon at the CR.C
K.G.C. JUNIOR TITLE Qualifying Round Draw
9.00 W. Gains v M. Wheat-
croft
THE CHINA MATE NOVEMBI
FEW STARS IN09099 WELSH RUGBY BUT STANDARD IS HIGH
CLUB GAME THERE IS KEENER
DANGER OF UNDER-RATING PERFORMANCES
London, October 12. CAST a rule over Welsh Rugby players and mea- sure them by international standards and what do we find? Regretfully one has to confess to a con- glomeration with few towering above their fellows. But don't run away with the idea that Wales is not Rugby-minded and that her players are sadly lack- ing in ability. Those who think so may have a rude shock
There are difficulties and there are handicaps, but till the inter- national selectors reveal their judgments it is policy to withho opinions. Club Rugby in Wales is keener and more even than in England, and for that reason there is danger in under-rating per formances.
Work backwards from Cardiff's victory over previously un- beaten Gloucester to Newport's win over Cardiff and Pontypool's success over Newport. There is a pretty triangle which suggests strength in Welsh Rugby compared with English standards, for Gloucester is a fair example. of English power.
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Here is a tip if there are two better centre three quarters with Welsh qualifications than R. F. The following is the draw for the Kowloon Golf Club Junior Champion Allen. the Newport policeman, Eng- ship, Qualifying Round, which will be land, Scotland and Ireland will played off at Kowloon City next Sun-have something to contend with in
the international tourney.
The pessimists are already be day:-
And I was informed in Cardiff a moaning the absence of great for the week-end that at least one mem-wards, but so often they forget the ber of the Welsh selection commit-experience of Welsh packs against tee thinks J. Adams, another New English forwards. port policeman, who fits from wing (his proper place) to centre three- quarter in emergencies, is the best centre he has seen this season.
9.04 F. A.Hall J. S. Smith
An open class is to be included which will be available to all amateur photo graphers in the Colony and for which approximately ten prizes are to be al lotted in the several sections compris- ing this class. Similar prizes will be
9.08 E. W. Gardiner R Leitch awarded for a members class open to
#9.12 C. W. Loveless v. P. Billings. members of the two Clubs, and camera916 F. E. Lawrence v L Henderson,
9.20 W. Kershaw v J. R. Humble. are interested in photo- owners who
9.24 L. Jack v J. J. King. graphy as a hobby are invited to com- municate with the Honorary Secretar- 9.28 W. Steker v W. Baskin.
Further ies of either of these Clubs.
9.32 B. Basto v G.-C. Moss details of the Exhibition will be pr 9.36 B. T. Monks y E. M. Hanlon. blished in due course..
9.40 E. E. Watts v F. H. Hammick.
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QUEEN'S THEATRE
Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 9.30 p.m.
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Reservations may now be made at the Theatre.
TWO BIG PROBLEMS Some critics may not agree with this view, especially when they think of the possibilities of H. 0. Edwards (Cardiff), Glan James
Welsh teams have not set the Thames on fire so far this season.
but there certainly is no need at this stage to be despondent over Welsh prospects.
(Bridgend), G. Davies (Aberavon) DULWICH
and EH Ward and F. Rees
(Llanelly), but it is an indication TRAINER FOR
of Welsh faith in their own pro- ducts, o
Moreover, sight must not be lost of the early return of Wilfred Wooller, the old Cantab, shortly expected home from Palestine.
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