THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 21, 1938.
COLONY-MACAO HOCKEY INTERPORT
An excellent action photograph of the Hong Kong Macao Interport Hockey Match which the Portuguese visitors won by the only goal of the match. In the above photo. Laertes da Costa, the Macao captain, is seen scooping the ball up the field. Others in the picture are from. L to R: S. A. Fowler (H.K.). G. P. Lammert (Macao). W. A. Reed (HK), Alex. Airosa (Macao). Alberto Airosa (Macao). Fred. Nolasco (Macao), C W. Lyle (Macao's Umpire). R. Rosario (Macao). Lt. Douglass (H.K.), M. R. Malik (HK) and G. H. Fowler (H.K.). ("Mail" photo).
V.R.C. CHAIRMAN'S APPEAL FOR MORE MEMBERS
GOVERNOR BECOMES NEW
PRESIDENT
THE annual meeting of the Victoria Recreation Club was held in
Y.M.C.A. SWIMMING
A committee of five was appoint- ed at the European Y.M.C.A. swim- ming meeting held last night.
It comprises; Messrs. A. F. Aus- ten, F. Ashford, J. S. Greenberg. C. Sloane and J. Cornfield.
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Tth actual of ening, when a slight loss on the accounts ... was reported. An appeal was made by the Chairman, His Honour, Sir Atholl MacGregor, for more members.
Sir Atholl was supported by Mr. D. F. Lopes (Hon. Secretary), Mr. H. Hyndman (Hon. Treasurer). Mr. D. Lyon (Vice-Chairman), and Messrs. F. W. T. Ross, C. E. Roza Pereira, G. A. Agabeg, F. X. d'Almada e Castro, jr., and L. Roza Pereirà (Committee).
Before addressing the meeting, roll_(including Absent Members) of 187 Sir Atholl referred to the deaths of on December 31, 1937. The Club build- Messrs. A. A. Alves (life member),tion. Major repairs were found neces- ings and premises are in good condi- and J. E. Scott during the past year,sary after the typhoon of September and asked the members to stand 2 and the work was put in hand imme- diately and completed at the earliest for a moment in silence in their
possible date. memory.
ANOTHER RACE FOR AMERICA
Pigskin Wins The City And Suburban
London, To-day. Another big English race went to
AUSTRALIAN TESTITES ARRIVE IN ENGLAND
GREAT CROWDS AT
WATERLO0
London, To-day.
The 1938 Australian Test Cric- ket team arrived at Waterloo- Station at 5 p.m. yesterday, and accorded a tremendous re- ception by the huge crowds which had gathered inside and outside the Station.
was
Mounted Police had a trying time at the barriers, and subdued
A long felt want was carried out The Chairman mentioned that with the tiling of the bath in Novem-America yesterday, when Mrs. Ches- thousands of enthusiasts, only the as privileged being allowed on the there was a loss, on paper, of $1.232 ber, the work occupying approximate-ter Beatty's Pigskin, starting
ly six weeks. The bottom of the swim-16 to 1 favourite, won the City and platform. on the year's working. Special ex-ming bath was slightly raised with Suburban Handicap after a thrill- The Australians were welcomed penditure had been made in connec-reinforced concrete before the tiles
sides and ends ing race, beating Mr. William Mur-by Lord Hawke, Treasurer of the tion with the Coronation celebra-were installed. The
also raised approximately 6 ray's Terror, 2 20 to 1 chance, by M.C.C., and Sir Pelham Warner, an tions, and illumination of the Club, were
inches. Additional reinforced concrete a head, while Mr. H. R. Mosen-England Selector and member of and there had been more expendi-pillars were put in along the side to thal's Lady of Shalott, was third, the M.C.C., and others including ture on account of the last typhoon.afford extra support for the stands
former England Test An unfortunate factor was that the and passageway. The filter and pump one-and-a-half-lengths behind. There many
were given their usual overhaul. projected Interport meeting could
In conjunction with the Coronation Pigskin which was at one time On behalf of the MC.C., Lord not take place. However, he re-Celebrations an International Swim- minded them that they had a bath ming Gala was held on Saturday, May the champion Egyptian racehorse, Hawke greeted Don Bradman, the
Portugal carried three pounds overweight in which everyone could be proud of, 15, between and they had to thank the Hon. 2nd China, which results in a victory order to allow Cliff Richards to ride Secretary and Hon. Treasurer for that.
CLUB'S NEW PRESIDENT
for the latter.
Great Bri III
FAMINE RELIEF GALA
The Club also co-operated with the
the
were 18 starters.
cricketers.
Popular Australian skipper, with the words, "Welcome, little boy, how are the invalids?", referring to a reported epidemie of illness the and injuries on board the ship.
The Australians will commence
Peter Maher, who on Tuesday Society of Kwangtung in Aid of Fam-rode Irish Stew to a win in the Relief for the Northern Provinces Great Metropolitan Handicap, rođe Sir Atholl said he hoped the bath in the organising of a charity gala be Terror and thus narrowly missed would attract more members, as tween the Hong Kong Euroneans and the membership roll was coming the Canton Chinese Team on Saturday securing a great "double "Reuter.
July 17. On the following day down He was the last person to Canton team met the Hong Kong) advocate alcoholic excess, but he Chinese.
An invitation to send an Interport The court, however, is being maintain- hoped that all members would some- times visit the bar and have a drink, Team to Shanghai ir late August was ed for the use of members.
accepted and an Int port Committee. The Committee avail themselves of as that would help the finances of representative of all swimming clubs this opportunity to thank those who the Club. He also mentioned that in the Colony, was formed to take care have so kindly donated prizes or other His Excellency the Governor, Sir of the arrangements. Trials were held wise subscribed to the activities of the
and preparations practically completed) Club during the year. Geoffry Northcote, had graciously when the breaking out of hostilities in consented to become the Club's North China forced the cancellation of President. (Applause).
this eagerly awaited event.
In
Lyon, On the proposal of Mr.
The annual Swimming Champion- seconded by Mr. Ress, it was decid-ships of the Colony were held on Sep- tember 28, 29 and October 1 and 2. ed to continue to give an honor-The Long Plunge and Throwing the arium of $300 each per annum to Polo Ball events were eliminated and En- both the Hon. Secretary and Hon.will no longer be competed for.
tries for the various Championship Treasurer for their work.
events were
two disappointing and The election of officers for 1938 events were cancelled, viz the 440 resulted as follows: Chairman, Sir yards and 880 yards Free Style. Atholl MacGregor; Hon. Secretary, the former only one entry was receiv- ed; the competitor later withdrawing in Mr. D. F. Lopes; Hon. Treasurer, view of being the sole entrant, where- Mr. H. Hyndman; General Com-as no entries were received for the mittee, Messrs. F. W. T. Ross, L880 yards Free Style. Roza Pereira, F. X. d'Almada e Castro, jr., R. J. Hunt, G. Agabeg. D. Lyon, C. Roza Pereira, D. Liang and W. O'Neill
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BOAT HOUSE AND ROWING The boats and gear have been main- tained in good order. There were no inter-members competitions or regat- tas with other Clubs during the year under review. Repairs had to be made Extracts from the annual report of to the boat house ramp on account of the Club read:-
typhoon damage on September 2
Owing to lack of proper facilities the Club did not enter a team in the Bad-
in previous years. I minton League as
ANNUAL REPORT
Forty-six members left the Clab during the year and 22 new members! were admitted, leaving a membership
practice at Lord's to-day.-Reuter.
ANNUAL DINNER OF H.K.F.C.
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The annual dinner of the Hong Kong Football Club will be held in the Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel next Saturday, April 23, at 7.30 p.m.
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