How The Queen Prepared For The Cancelled Trooping Ceremony
By JOHN HALL AND JOHN RICKMAN
In the Queen's own words, during the Coronation period: "Horses help so much to make an occasion." The sentiment is echoed by the millions who enjoy great State ceremonies, the splendour of well-schooled horses.
By comparison, the motor-car, be it the most imposing and the glossiest, is a.... poor thing, inanimate, soulless.
the
The
H
bone is in the" tradition, was to coach her mount. Sirto send her regular progress re of the Court of St James in Dermot Kavanagh remembered | ports, incluching detalls, of in Ireland, a bord advance ticket sales, and in- integral part. Overseer of all the that across The sporting activities of the of the game is as attractive as Queen's horses is the Master of rider in the Klitenny country, spected the course when it was unit have been wide and varied. it is unfamiliar to many,
Horse, the Duke of Beaufort, was a fine horsewoman who al- completed. 140--John Burton (Hillside. They have, taken part in almost When the shouting had died and he ranks third in precedence ways :ode side-saddle. Mas Colonel Harry" Llewellyn tells Britain (70 Old, 70 New,
tallies bad been in the Royal Household.
Doreen Archer-Houblon She how closely the Queen bar fol- Joe Carr (Ireland) 87 New, 73 every available competition and down and the
tournament and while indivi- taken it was found that the Under hira is the Crown was asked to help and she has owed the careers of the "big Old.-Reuter.
duals will no doubt look back more experienced Ccc players
nomes his own, Miss Pat came to London last: Smythe, and the others,
Before the last Olympics she went to watch the British team's
Ladies' Golf At Fanling
ever
Mrs B. Brooks (91-15 Nett 76) was the winner of the June Qualifier for the Royal Hong kong Golf Club Lady Captain's Cup played
the Old Course
at Fanling. L.G.U. Medal winners for the month Peler Thomson, Australian being:-
Silver Division (Old Course) holder, was one of a bunch of
M
R.MT. Ort 98-18=80. players at 139 and with him was
Bronze Division-Mrs E. M. Joe Corrad, American holder of
Wiseley 113-44-89. All the British Amateur title, the other stars of
Mrs John Wai won the Fan- note wêre XTGCA Beat CRC (1) By 7% To 114
running Eclectic ling
(Silver for the it S. Tai and V. K Chony safely through ready
Yam and main battle starting on the Old Division) with a gross 70. Mrs (KTÇCA) beat C.
RMT. Orr won the best Nett Cheung: 7-5 beat L. Lee and Y. Course tomorrow. Y. Lam. C-2; beat C. C. Lo and
prize with a return of Nett 68. e. Y, Mak.. 61.
Other good scores in section were returned by Mrs L. Goldman, Mrs. J. R. Leitch. and Ms A. W. Dawson Grove. Mrs W. McCann's 75 was the
Mrs
K. Lee and Y. T. Lak KTCCA!
Beat Yam and Cheng, 6-2; beat Lee
and Yam, 6-0. beat 16 and Mak,
4-1.
K. S. Yam and F. Llang (K7GCA)
at to Tam and Cheong, 3-6: Chew with Lee and Lom. 6-6: beat Liao
and Male 6-8..
MIXED "R" DIVISION ecc Beat SCAA By To 3 J. Hau and Mrs S.
(CCC) Chiu beat C. C. Kas and Miss C. Pho 6-7; beat T. T. Yui and Miss J. Koh, 6-7 beat M. Lo and Miss E. Cha
E Pereira and Mrs M. Ramchand CCC) lost to Kao and Misa Phon 1-4; beat Yui and Miss Koh, 7-5, drew with Lo and Miss Chan 6-0.
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Elest scores in the qualifying
WETC:
135-Frank Jowie Edgbaston, Eritain) 63 New, 72 Old
136-Laurie Aylon (Ipswich, Britain) 67 Old 69 New
139-Harry Weetma (Croham Hure, Britain) New, 71 Old.
67
(Aus-
(United
139---Peter Thomson tralia) 69 Old, 70 New.
Joe Conrad States) 87 New, 72 01d
Charlie Ward (Little Astor, Britain) 65 New, 14 Old.
this
TE
in boxing
when
class form on the courts.
a great
SPORTING COMMUNITY Comings and goings are an in- evitable part of Service affairs
has however been and must be accepted as such.
privilege for our sporting com- munity to have the members of this fine regiment in our midst: their P. H
best gross returned in the
Bronze Division Taggart won the best Nett with with Nett 66. Mrs S. S. Gordon, Mrs DL. Anderson and Mrs 3. D. Claque returned the next best scores in this division
At Deep Water Bay. Mrs P. H Taggart and Mrs M.
tied in the running aughan
competition with scores of 62. A Bogey competition
sure
contribution to our plea
has been sustained and spirited: their conduct at times has been an example to those who believe in sport for sport's sake.
1tures. that
over
*
pew
of
who
COLLSE,
"It is
Troop-
BAYER
Parasitic skin. disease, itching
tema etc.
'Mitigal'
CUL & DANČIVAENT
with pleasure at their successes had just pipped the Craftsmes querry, whose chief duty is in done so every year.
Toyal supervise
processions, Sho athletics, football to collect the main trophy and cars too, these days with their month as usual, started coach-
the individund hockey and sailing. believe the regimen: will derive went with it. REME were wat split-second timing and watching Winston at the riding school ∙it's most pleasant memories" from orgotten however and anotherriage borses, riding farses, the ting ready to act as stand-in for tryout, talked with the team,
of its grand rugby aver cup the prowess
now joins the fine royal children's pansies.
asked Colonel Llewellyn to send the Queen at rehearsal and to collection side.
her a of trophies" in their
There are some 30, carriage help the Queen when the can-
personal report an events Led by Captain Brentford keeping.
hovies "on the
at Helsinki, the cellation came.
· strength-t they swept their
The score way to the
was CCC 1,750-
When the team returned there damous grey's, among them Land Forces Championship and REME 1,705.
A vigorous personality Mrs was a telegram from the Queen: although this
those The soldiers were most ap-whelming of the Netherlands; sits side-saddle beautifully," she team-mates and a special pat
presented by Queen Archer-Houblon year they were
"The Queen "Congratulations to you and your beaten in the FARELF Final by preciative of the efforts of Mr and our brilliant Ajlan visitors they King, the manager of the China
barys There is
says, Mrs Archer-Hotibian' co- for Foxhumber." Crown not understand nevertheless made many friends Fleet Club, in getting this match Equerry, Brigadier Walter Sale, think it is more
why
people difficult than by their Greproachable and played of 30 quickly for an officer of the Royal Horse riding astride, game display.
several of their playt were Guards, who recently took over easier and much safer. Astride, Duch Last year the Land Forces due to leave the Colony today from 65-year-old Sir Dermot if your horse Singles and
bucks there i Dougles Tennis en the Empire Foway.'
McMorrough" Kavanagh, Championships went to 72 LAA
nothing to hold you down." SPOT OF NEWS
had held the post for 13 years. With a side-saddle you have Signalman Hooper, and While we are in the alley here
BLOODSTOCK STABLES your lett thigh pressed under Gunner Cooley showed Lop Is a spot of news for all soldiers
the lower pommel and can hold who teel that they could knock Directly under Brigadier Sale
much more firmly." down the 10 pins with the best is the Superintendent of the
"Remember, women used to of them. The China Fleet Club Royal Mews, responsible for the
ride side-saddle largely because staging an Opet Pairs Com-stables in all royal establish-
excluding
they were not strong enough petition and another fine trophy ments,
the bloodstock stables. For the ad not enough knee grip, to being offered. If you
Chances argua fancy your
two years Captain N: H. ride astride. It needs a lot more has been superinten- strength to ride astride."
But side-saddle has to be drop a line to the Club Manager giving your name and that of dent
Of all the royal ceremonial earned, and is something to be or partner and if you hap pen to have a telephone number occasions in which horses take practised before long use, for it
different
set of part, outstanding is the Troop- employs a dif all include, that also.
muscles. It "catches the right ritual, which The entry list
is now opening the Colour
lakts place
annually on the side of
the body und anyone entry fee is "being and no
are Hose Guards Parade, London, doing it for a long period with- charged. Three alieys
gad gap A
was left in the out previous preparation would am sure I am voicing the being set aside for the tourna-
Pageantry when, he be liable to get severe "pins and wishes of Service and civilian ment and the starting date will capital's
cause of the hallway strike, i neodicy" in the right leg.
So each year before the sportsmen slike when I express be announced very soon
had to be cancelled this year, appreciation of what the regi- and if you think it's easy go
It was in this ceremony in the Queen practises side- ment has done in the last three along and have a try-you'll be June 1947 that the Queen, then saddle to accustom herself to its years and wish those who com amazed how much there is to it.
Princess Elizabeth, rede side strains. She had put in many pete
Several times in this cofumo saddle and added a new note to visited by Mrs Archer-Houblon in its name and in its
sessions this year and was to be colours the best of fortune in have commented
the upor the traditional scene. Two years who, incidentally, the future.
versatility of some sportsmen, later the magnificent
was created captained the Winston was her, mount. Queen an MV.O. last year for her Arany golfers continue to Roy, Wells, who
Army soccer team a couple and golder chestnut made a helpfulness to the Queen. chase the wee ba" to good purpose on the courses. Captain seasons ago, was one particularly picture that remained
example as he regularly in people's minds. Since then Kennedy and Major Huyshe Food
Look part in many different | Winston has been her regula both turned in commendable
Her Majesty's regard for show mamt for the ceremony. cards in the American Cup at sports.
jumping has helped that sport in the Army centre-
Winston
police hors. He is spectacular rise in pubic Fanling at the week-end.
forward, promises to establish does not belong to the Queen; esteem during the past few for him. he 15 borrowed for this occasion years, She has gone regularly Major Boycott who has been a similar reputation
from his skill on He is Yorkshire-bred, is said to to Badminton to watch the jump- keen and active sportsman self. Apart
in that county. during his tenure in Hongkong the football field Morris also have hunted
was at her express took time out during the harshowed 1ste in the season that stands 16 hands, and is no ing and dressage events, and it invitation cricketer of more 15 years old was a rassing few days immediately he
that they were held at Windsor a long time he has worked this year. For before embarking for the UK to than just ordinary ability, and
As hostess for a horse event be the central figure in a plea- now I hear that he has been regularly in Central London, but sant little ceremony.
selected to play for his unit in at present he is the mount of the Queen W23 full of ea-
the chief instructor of the thusiasm. at the the water polo competition, Over a quick drink
She helped to select Metropolitan Police riding the site, made suggestions about All-rounders of this kind are cipient of a silver tankard fromļa great asset to a unit and there.
the course, asked the organisers the Club members in apprecia- are probably many of them who tion of his many contributions for one reason or another never to sport.
get their exploits recorded in print. If you know Of any Inter- really act The position in the
active all-rounders be- me a line and let me know.. Unit Small Bore League comes more and more interest- The following extract from a day under the eyes of the Eng-England's victory in the second The first round is to be playing as cach succeeding round is Scottish newspaper will make Army land captain, Peter May.
Test, had suffered a recurrence bed by July 22 the..second by completed, and competition for interesting reading for
now exception- football followers: "A change of Bowling from a run-up of of his stomach muscle trouble August
position has been all to the good about 12 pace, Tyson put plenty of boot in the earth to test his
6 COD who lead the League for 'Ginger Higgins. with 16 points and 14 Field R "George came back to the heel, He said afterwards, "I am" glad to be doing something
giment, RA in third place with Bonnybridge team a few weeks 14 points are the only team to ago after National Service lo again and am quite happy about
maintain a 100 per cent record. the Far East and already the my foot",
District Workshops REME 'A big clubs are hot on his trail. So who have lost one match out of far it is known that Dundee, Falkirk, Celtic 8 and HKCTU with one defeat Aberdeen,
R. D. Baker and Miss Rosy Rum- Jahn (CCC) lost to Kao and
Misy
Phon 4-6; beal Y and Mis Koh 1-2 beat Ln and Miss Chan, 6-1. «
Flory Van Dontk (Belgium) 69 New To Old.
held on June 21 being won by Johnny Fallon (Huddersfield, Mrs M. Vaughan with a return Britian) 73 Old, 65 New.
of all square. Mrs Goldman
runner-up with
Frank Tyson Will Play
15
In Third Test Against South Africa
London, July 5.
Frank Tyson of Northamptonshire, out of action for nearly three weeks with a sore left heel, will play against South Africa in the third Test beginning at Manchester on Thursday.
His partner as England's opening bowler may be Alec Bedser, who has been asked by the selectors to travel to Old Trafford because of a doubt about the fitness of Brian Statham.
two
being down
The Shanghai The
Foursomes played on June 28 being won by Mrs W. H. Gregg and Mrs M. Vaughan atter a tle with Mrs C. Hurden and Miss G. Swallow,
The following is the draw for The Deep Water Bay Ladies Foursomes:--
a
會
Mrs Hunter and Mrs Harrison v Mrs McCann and Mrs Shoe- and Mrs maker: Mrs Pearce Clague v Miss Swallow and Mrs Sowden-Jones; birs N. A. Brown and Mrs
Collis
v Mrs Wiseley and Mrs Vaughan; Mrs Birt- whistle and M-53. C. Brown: KCC last night he was the re-
Mrs Backe v Mrs
Gray and Mrs Van der Mis». W Touw v Mrs Coleman and Mrs
Mrs Lindeman;
Laroche and Dawson- Anderson v Mrs Grove and Mrs Goldman; Mri Springer and Mrs Gregg v Mrs
John
Tyson passed an exhaustive Trafford was takes after hearing Penn and Mrs Bell: Mrs. Brooks and Mrs Kite v Mrs. Lien and
fitness test, in the Lords nels to that Statham,
10
The decision of the selectors
hero the
of Mrs Lianx.
5. Semi-Anals by
top position is
during Lancashire's game there August 19, and Anals by Septally on with Derbyshire. He was forced ember 2. to leave the field for treatment and took ho further part in the (match.
Statham said "I am hopeful of playing in the Test but will call Alee Bedser to Old not know until after a net-trial
tomorrow afterIDON.
Mortis.
school
3
horse
indelibly
at Imber Court.. Winston's manners are impic-
that cable;
was why he was chosen for the job.
In the modern fashion, the astride. Queen normally rides drop
Last century all women rode when the side-saddle, and Princess was first asked to take in the Trooping it was
As a gesture decided
to the conventions of the day's when the horse was supreme that she should ride side-saddle.
She had to learn the technique. Herace Smith Riding-master
the problemn coached ber, but
Children's Golf Competitions for. children on Summer holidays are again being organised by the Ladies Section, the first is scheduled to take place on Thursday,
21. It
It is hoped to arrange in 7 matches are still very much Motherwell and Sunderland have
Thursday each
ไ
competitions the close of the interested in the premier prize. made offers to him.
If Beiser plays, he will be morning unti making his frit appearance for Season
OPEN PAIRS Banglad since the first Test children
RESULTS
Yesterday's
Colony
against Australia st
to
in September and wishing information Brisbane regarding these are asked
get in touch with Mrs W. P. last winter. Manchester is one
Birthwhistle (Tel. 2988) who of his luckiest Tts! grounds and to the corresponding game with is in charge of children's golf South Africa there four years at Deep Water Bay this year.
England's match Open 880, he was
standard of shoot- The general sta
"Higgins went into the Army ing is being well maintained and as a promising inside forward
HOCKEY LEAGUE
Paris Law, Bowls Championship winner with figures of seven for Badminton Ass'n The now approaching its players and
tles were featured by two very close matches
Dock Club,
58 five for 54.
at the Kowloon Bedse: celebrated his 37th. birthday yesterday, with a spell
In the first game the Indian of three wickets for no mins Recreation Club's combination of against Kent, his victims in- K. M. Rumjahn and A, R, Kit-cluding the England players
chell, after leading F. C. Gasson Cowdrey and Evans-France
A
and L, F. Cosgrove 16-1, had to
Presse.
be satisfied anally with victory by the narrower margin of 28-20.
Redrafts Rules
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four team members returned but has come back a finished possibles during the eighth and thrustful half-back. I B
Windhoek Southwest Africa, round and of those Cpl. Black-hard to realise that Stoceybur
July 5, free transfer shaw 2/7 Gurkha Rifes 'A' was gave him a
The returning his second successive than three years ago.”
touring British Isles 100.
Rugby Union side were restrict- WATER POLO
ed to a 9-0 win over a deter. Water Polo continues to pro The HQLF six-a-side Hockey vide plenty of excitement for ined Southwest Africa XV to-
day spectators alike. In the first match played
bere by an overseas team, Anal stages and the present District Workshops REME pre
The tourists won by three indications are that Ordnance still out in front in the South A meeting of the Executive are going to emerge as the 1955 League and in spite of strong tries to nothing after leading 6-0 Champlons, At the moment opposition they have still main at halt time. They were the more polished tear and had an Committee of the Hongkong they are equal on points with tained their 100 per cent record.
Chinese, Creeds & Customs Badminton Association at REME Workshops but have Army" North and Army South overwhelming share of the ball Marina House yesterday de- the advantage of two games in are jalat leaders of the HKASA from us and lineouts, but Enjoyable Cookery olded to re-draft a number, af
Junior League with 11 hand,
they were never able to com points the Association's rules,
At the other end of the scale from 8 games. The tussle be pletely shake off the strangle. Baby Book
hold applied to their potential This is Hong Kong Camp and A/Q Branch are tween these sides gives pro. having a neck and neck struggle mise of a great fight for The attacking strength, ⠀⠀
The Hongkong Countryside (Herklots) Refusing to be impressed by to avoid finishing in the base. Championship.
the reputation of the British Hongkong Birds (Herklots) ment. Both teams have one
team after their recent one- Coronation Glory point from eight games
but
sided viciaries, the Southwest Camp have by far the better ferees. A course for personnel Adrica players tackled hard, low King George VI goal average. The competition of units in the New Territories and to allow their It's Fun Finding Out has been a most exciting and will be held at the D & M Wing
oppoerly
scope for Bernard Wicksteed) of 7th, Mussory' commencing on enjoyable one this season
held orthodox attack. SPEEDWAY TEST
scored Rupert Adventure Books There was a big crowd at the June 18. Classes will be held China Fleet Club on Monday from 6.30 to 8 pm on Mondays two tries one in each half and Rupert Magazines...
Tony OReilly, cenf DR London. July 5. night to see the final of San and from 2 to 4 pin the other was scored by H. Mor-
OZ R. Tsai, A. J. Maitland, J. N.
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SSM Dawson of ris, the winger. China Mall Madar (Skip) Wong, G.
Australia best England by Miguel Cup being played off Wednesdays, G Hong Ma, Bones,
ones AP. Pereira, D. 68 pointer to 42 points in a between the Craigangower 7th. Hussars, will be in charge Special
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the course....
(second enlarged edition) Bowling Alley. beat W. Watson and A. Duffy E
ARMY players us suge BOXERS column plies have been receives from Ten Points About Pearls Australian Jack Young Arvi
The
enthusiasm of 24-14.
W Carvalho,
Marshallsay, New Zealander: Ronnie Moore
respectators alike was quite an art week there is how a strong units and the HKABA has made
Weights & Measuremnants M. Rumfalm and A. R. Kit-
scored maximam
eye-opener and there is no doubt possibility of Army boxers being its selections.
boxer who will Stamp Album" chell beat F. C. Gasson and L. F. Chompson, W. J. Howard both
included in the Colony team One very fine boxer Cosgrove 26-20. And 4 M. Dummeld, M. 1. Diva Silva,
(Skip)
G. Loe AC Tribble, J. points for the Australasian side. at all that Ahis game is reallybich it is hoped wili parti- / not be available for this trip is Clancy Sy kancipate, 12, 10m South East" "Aslan | Sgt. Inst. Weaver who leaves
The other game at KDC was closer still: 'S. A. Tremlett and A. M. Souza edzed cut D. B.
Sequeira and T. E. Baker (KCC) 15-16.
Results were:
Results:
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Dr the Hen A. M. Rodrigues the KCC in the first match of presided at the meeting. series the Liberation Shield against KEGC on Sunday, at
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beat A. J. Bennett and H. M. 3:45 pm, at Cox's Path;
Bryan 37-12.
H. Ridsdale
sand
Heatherington beat
R. M.
Choy and G. Souza 24-18.
H.
W, Gaffney and W. Hong Sung D. B. ix, fear: London, tonight,
A
S. A. Tremlett Scuza beat D. B. Sequeira and DC.
T. E. Baker 16-15,
OPEN SINGLES
·J. Raeside beat V.- 1. Thomas,
21-9.
Symons, F R. Kermani
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