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TAIKOO BIFLE CLUB. ENTERTAINMENT AND PRESENTA
TION OF PRIZES.
On Saturday night, at the Taikos Rifle Club, a pleasant variety entertain- mont was held at which the prizes won at the range during the past season were presented. The hall was tastefully de corated for the occasion, and there was
SPORT.
LAWN TENNIS.
HONGKONG JUNIOR LEAGUR
KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB (C) *. CHINESE Y.M,C,A,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 201H, 1918.
Played on the K:C.C, ground and won a large and appreciative audience pre-by the home team by 54 to 45 games sent. Encores were freely demanded and Scores: - willingly responded to. Mrs. H. Cousins. proved an excellent accompanist. The programme was as follows Overture, "Bohemian Girl," Bros. Meo and G.
Crang; Song, Mr. Crocker; Song, Just & Tommy or a Jack," Miss Enid Cooper Violin salo, Mrs. W. Murray Scott; Crane (The Musical Tramp) in "Potted Opera" and "The Village Concert."; "The Arrow and the Song," Mry Bong, D. M. Goodall; song, Mra. W. J. Hill; song stena," When you're a long, long way from Home," Misa Enid Cooper; selection, Houp la," Bros. Meo and G. Crane; and 'cello solo, Scharzo," Mr. Louis Meo.
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES,
At the conclusion of the entertainment, Mr. Ross Thompson, Hon. President of the Club, distributed the prizes.-
Davidson and frown lost to McPher son and Chan, 6-0; beat Lin and Loh, 0-5; bent Morden and Chan. 8-3.
Cooke and Wheeler lost to Moosden and Chan, 5-6; lost to Lin and Loh, 2-9; beat McPherson and Chan, 65.
Mead and Elson hent Me Pherson and Chan, 3-3; beat Moosden and Chan, 74 hent Lin and Lob, 7-45
K.CC. "A" TEAM . U.S.IO.
ST. MARY'S ENGLISH SCHOOL, KOWLOON
ATHLETIC SPORTS.
THE FRAWLEY COMPANY. "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE." The Frawley Company opened their season with considerable success at the
On Saturday afternoon, St. Mary's Theatre Royal on Saturday evening. There was a very large "house" to wel English School, Kowloon, held its second come them, and the farce presented was athletic sports meeting on the school com- as amusing an extravaganza as has been pound, which was gaily decorated for the seen here for a long while. The sub- occasion with flags, bunting, etc. There stratum of truth which it contained was a large gathering of parents, and appealed to us irresistibly; so much so, friends of the pupils, which included indeed, that we feel we ought to describe Bishop Pozzoni, Consul and Mrs. E. V in a humourous setting than as a farcs, M. Alves, and Coneul and Mrs. Ohaldia, The programme of events comparise the play rather as a story with a moral M. R. de Souza, Chevalier and Mrs. J. There was admittedly little morality about the business methods of the young sixteen items, all of which were well- Company-promoters, but the various incontested by the children, who seemed to cidents in their plan of campaign which enjoy themselves heartily. might more than once have landed them Dillon acted as starter, and Mr. A. all in gas! were trifles light as air com- Asslett a, judge. Special mention must pared with the importance of the ontbe made of Sister Cyprian, who had the great central fact to which they clungardnous task of arranging the various
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Green and Lindsell lost to Crisp and Murrey, 4-7; beat Ardoino and Mayhew, 8-3; beat King and Milner Jones, 10-1.
Stalker and Abrahnen bent Crisp and Murray, 7-4; beat Ardoino and Mayhew. 83; beat King and Milnor Jones, 2
Manley and Joseland beat Crisp and Murrey, 015; lest to Ardoino and May-
to their theory in spite of enormous diffi.ing the afternoon refreshments were dis- culties, and, as it is one which can be pensed to the visitors by the pupils. Al buted the awards, to the wingers amidst prosperity was naturally assured, supported by hard business facts, ultimate the conclusion Bishop Pozzon! distri- applause. Miss Winfred Robinson, the senior student, thanked Bishop Pozzoni for his presence, adding that the children and enjoyed themselves very much and were pleased with the handsome prizes awarded them. She thanked the donors
The Frawley Company is undoubtedly a good one. On Saturday evening there was no weak spot, even the minor charac ters being extremely well sustained There was no "star" artist about whom all the lesser lights had to revolve, and
In the absence of Major Wakenab, hew, 56y beat King and Miler-Jones 53 this augurs, well for the forthcoming pro- of prizes and also Messrs. E. J. Noronha
Lieut. Evan Jones, in a happy speech, banded over to Mr. Ross Thompson, amidst applause, the Belilios Shield won by Taikoo in the Hongkong Rifle League. Mr. Thompson thanked Lieut, Jones, and dwelt on the value of proficiency in this art of shooting. He expressed the hope that a larger number of members would take an active interest in the
range.
Mr. Simpson, the Chairman of the Club, inde a presentation of a silver cigarette case to Mr. Thompson as a
small memento of the occasion.
A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Thompson, to the donors of prizes, and
TENNIS LEAGUE, DIVISION 11.)
CRC. Br. K.C.C. "B.?
ductions. The hero of "It Pays to Advertise is the son of an American soap king who, acting under pressure from his father, starts in business on his This match was played on the C.R.Cown account. Associated with him are n ground on Saturday and won by the home team by 50 to 10 games Scates:-
Leefong and G. Lee lost to Forster and Jewsbury, 4-7; beat Jeffries and Crook, 7-4 lost to Macaskill and De Souza, 5-0.
Lau Wai Man and Ho Wing Kin beat Forster and Jewsbury, 7-4; lost to Jeffries and Crook, 38; beat Macaskill and even a sham French Countess, who takes a snoll part with an ability and vivacity Souza, 0-5-
charming lady Secretary and a clever advertising manager, and between the three of them we are given an insight into the effectiveness of American boost- ing methods and taught "the psychology of the printed word." The whole pro duction is richly American în îla flavour;
Mr. Huo Fan and Mek. Hingkin beat which makes une wish she had more to those who contributed to the evening'sForster and Jewsbury, 6-5; lost to Jeffries opportunities, bas to confess, that she entertainment.
and Crook, 5-6; beat Macaskill and Decan only speak the English of the Bronx. Souza, 7-4.
› THE PRIZE-WINNERS.
The following were the prize winners: Henderson Challenge Cup (presented- by Mr. A.Henderson) 1st. Mr. · A. Smith; 2nd, Mr. T. Grimshaw; 3rd. Mr.
Wallace.
DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. J.
HUTCHINGS.
The death occurred at the Government Donegal Badge (presented by the National Rifle
Asseiation)Winner, Civil Hospital, on Saturday, of Mr. Mr. D. L. Lyle, 2nd prize (presented by James Hutchings, a very efficient and highly respected Inspector of the Build
· Club)---Mr. A. Smith.
Stewart, Adjt, H.K.DC.)-It, Mr. R. Wallace; 2nd, Mr. W. J. Eldridge, ord, Mr. T. Grimshaw,
Mr.
T.
Vice-President's Cup 1st prize (pre. sented by Mr. J. Reid) Mr. D. L. Lyle; 2nd prize (presented by Grimshaw) Mr. W. J. Eldridge; range prizo, Mr. J. Simpson..
Danby Shield (presented by Mr. J. D. Danby)-Winner for 1919, Captain W. Murray Scott.
Swire Challenge Cup (presented by Messrs. John Swity & Sons, Ltd.)-Win- ner, Corp. W. J. Eldridge.
and J. M. de Rocha, who were uinly. responsible for organising the sports. Cheers were then given for Bishop Pozzani,
THE RESULTS.
The following were the results:- Girls Flat Race, 60 yards, Handicap.--
Girls Candle Race, 50 yards-1, Hettis M. Attienza; 2, E. Oliveira,
Noronha; 2, M. d'Almada,
Infants Flat Raon, 50 yards, handicap. 1, . Noroula; 2, E. Lawrence; 3, A. Guttierrez.
Girls' Flat Raco, 60 yards.--1, A. Oliveiraj.
Girls' Rgg and Spoon Race-1, Nero E. Rocha.
Lennard; 2, Hettie Noronha,
Boya Fiat Race,, 60 yards, Handicap.
The whole piece goes with true American
1, D. Lennard; 2, M. Souza; 3, P. White.
Team Race, Nora Lennard's team. liveliness, and the fun is of the right sort
Girls Flat Race, 80 yards, handicap. which compels laughter.
Miss Edna Keeley took the part of||, A. Dillon; 2, F. Capell. "Mary Greyson," the lady secretary Mr. Henry Mortimer that of Rodney Martin," the son of the American soup "Ambrose Peale," the advertising mann- king; and Mr. G. A. Forbes that of
Threading the Needle, Zita Gomes and Pauline Lopes.
Infents Flat Race, R. Noronha; 2, Kate Byndina.
Girls Three-legged Race 1, 1. Lonnard
Girls' Skipping Rose.-1, M. d'Almada; 2. E. Rocha.
Girls Potato Race.-1, E. Rocha; 2, A. Dilion.
Violet
Consolation Race (girls)-1,
Consolation Race (bays).-1, B. d'Almada; Capell; 2, Emilio Lopes.
2, H. Noronha,
Stewart. Cup (presented by Captainings Ordinanes Office of the Public ger. Other characters were the Counand L. Rocha, 2, 1 Carvalho and A.
Works Department. The deceased, who teas de Beaurien " (Miss Florence Chap Wichy.
Boys' Potato Race, 60 yards.-1, M. was 50 years of age, had resided in the man) and Cyrus Martin" (Mr. Rey Calony just over fifteen years. His ill-nolds Dennison). Miss Valentine Sidney, Sourn; 2. P. White: This was of short duration, and bis end Miss Azanetta Lloyd, Mr. Garry, Mc | · Giris Arithmetic Race-1, Zita Games, followed an operation for appendicitis. Garry, Mr. Wm. H. Clairo, Mr. Wm. H. 2, Lena Gomes. Great sympathy is felt with his widow Howard, and Mr. E. L. Delaney also took part. It is necessary to mention and daughter.
The funeral took place on Saturday them all because all in their individual afternoon at Happy Valley with full mili réles helped the piece along. We can tory honours, the deceased having been honestly say that we look forward to the a very keen and enthusiastic member of other plays on the programme, and we the Reserves for many years, Capt M. venture the opinion that "It pays to desire an. B. Northcote was in command. The advertise" might be repeated with ad
For those who band of the 18th Infantry attended, and vantage. the firing party was supplied by D. Com-evening's relaxation and amusement a pany of the Defence Corps under Sergt. visit to the Theatre Royal while the Budge. The deceased's colleagues in the Frawley Company are in possession can P.W.D. acted as pall-bearers. The be thoroughly recommended.
This evening "Kick In" chief mourners were the Hon. Mr. W.
produced. Chatham, C. M.G. (Director P.W.D.). EMPIRE DAY. "BISLEY."
Mr. T. L. Perkins (Assistant Director Captains of teams are reminded that P.W.D.); and Mr. A. E. Wright (Head of the Buildings Ordinance Office). the closing date for entering teams is
The Amongst others who attended Tuesday next, May 21st, at noon.
Major Morgan (Administrative Com- prizes offered are as follows:-
Individual Scores-1, by D.E. the mandant, Hongkong Defence Corps), Governor; 2, by the Hon. Mr. Claud Capt G. E. Stewart (Adjutant), Lt. Severn, O.M.G.; 3, by Mr. N. J. Stabb, Parker Rees, Lt. Higby, the Hon. Mr.lished in the Gazette:--
J. H. Kemp (Attorney-General) and Mrs
In connection with the above competi- tion & sweepstake was held this year which realized 8138 for War Funds. ..
were
will be
KITCHENER NATIONAL MEMORIAL FUND. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN TO DISABLED COLONIALS. The following communication is pub
Downing Street,
GERMAN BRUTALITY,
A story of twelve months' captivity with the Germans, the first six weeks of which were spent below the katobes of the pirate raider veue and the subsequent period- in various camps in Germany, is told by Mr. C. H. Ashworth Loatswain of the ship Brecknockshire, who recently reach- ed his home at Southampton from The Brecknockshire was Bwitzerland. sank by the oere of Rio de Janeiro and ity crow unceremoniously bundled below deck on the Moewe, where they found the crews of half-a-dozen other 17th January, 1915. ships which had been sunk by the raider. 0.3.E.
Team Scores-1, by Messrs. Jardine, Kemp, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Edwards,
SIR-I have the honour to transmit to One of the steamers which the raider af tacked made a game fight against her and Matheson & Co., Ltd; 2, by Mr. C. and Mrs. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Thorne, Chinese Customs, 3, by a Ser-J. E. Eldridge. Mr. and Mrs. Lyons, you the accompanying memorandum con- caused many casualties among her crew, Messrs. J. W. White, HE. Goldsmith,taining particulars of a scheme under but was finally sunk. "While the fight was going on we were cooped up below geant, Police Reserve.
W. B. Douglas, C. Sara, F. E. Rosser, which scholarships tenable at British behind bolted doors in watertight con A. P. Samy, Mohler, Richards, and the Universities and higher Technological partments. The Germans had coolits en whole of the staff of the Buildings Or-institutions are offered by the Executive board to do the dirty work and some of jumped overboard Eight trenine were dinance Office. The service at the Committee of the Lord Kitchener Na them were so badly scared that they Competitors, range officials and ofhters gravaside was connected by the Rev. tional Memorial Fund to suitable disabled wounded. Altogether we spent six weeks officers and men of the forces of the on board the Aloewe, and-ag crew after crew was taken on board we were packed like herrings in a barrel." of H.M. Services attending the meeting W. T. Featherstone.
There was a handsome collection of Colonies and Protectorates,
I understand that about six of these
Speaking of his experiences at Bran- ara invited to tiffin on the range. Drinks will, however, be supplied on cash pay wrestha, numbering about seventy, sent
amongst others by Mr. and Mrs. W. scholarships in all are likely to be avail-denburg, Mannheim and other prison sickness was caused by insufficient food ment only.
The assistance of six officers as register Chatham, Mr. T. L. Perkins, Mr. and ablo at present for candidates from the camps, Mr. Ashworth said that much keepers is asked. Namey should be sent Mrs. A. E. Wright Mr. and Mrs. Kemp, Colonics and Protectorates, including and exposure "The German guards the ground by six big Prussians and to the Range Officer, Captain Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. J. W White, the Bey, and any who may be recommended by the were brutes, I saw a man who had lost Adjutant H.K. Defence Corps.
Mrs. WT. Featherstone, Mr. and Mrs various War Committees in this country an eye in the North Sea battle thrown to Firing will commence. at 0.16 m Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Mohler, Mr. and which are looking after the contingents booted until his teeth were out and his complained to a doctor later he was told and not at 9.30 a.m. as previously Mrs. J. L. MacPherson, Mr. and Mr. from the various Colonics and Protoctor fare pummelled to a jelly. When he Tarner, Mr. J. R. Wood, Mr. G. Grimble, ten. Copies of the enclosed memoran that it was good for him. That was all I was at Mannheim on Christmas Eve, the night of the great Allied air raid, and because we cheered they stopped our finitely as punishment. grub for a day and our parcels jade-
Rapid Shooting-A special cup has been presented by the Officers 74th Pun jabis and 18th Infantry for the best Bapid Shooting team.
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In answer to enquiries, it is notified that different Bervice rifles may be used by any competitor in different practices This is permitted under condition 9 in the printed circular issued.
Mr. H. Sykes, Mr. A. Abdoolrahim, the dam will be sent to these Committees the sympathy he got Helena May Institute, the Staff of the I have, etc., Buildings Ordinance Office, and the
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