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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS; WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9TH, 1919.
HONGKONG DOG, CAT AND POULTRY SHOW. SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION
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ANTICIPATED.
SPORT.
CRICKET.
THE LEAGUE TABLE.
(UP TO APRIL STH.)
PROVISIONS
JUST RECEIVED
E #.
I
D. ITB.
Civil Servicn R.G.A.
14
В
3
220
13 8
2
3 27
14 8
4. 2 20
15
7
7
1 29
12
B
51 19
13
58 18
13 4 4 6 17
$3
8 1
13 1
4 7
Yarmouth Bloaters
1 4
Crosse & Blackwell's
Manchestors Craigengewer Kowloon C.R.C.
MANCHESTERS DEFEAT THE R.G.A
The Manchester Regiment cricket tesar concluded a series of successca, yealerday, by a very meritorious win against the R.G.A., who have, in the last month, been looked upon as certain winners of the Longue The defeat of the R.G.A pens University up the possibility of this year's League Navy honoure going to the Civil Service. The R.E. Artillerymen have yet to meet the Navy, the Engineers, and Kowloon, and they will need all the points in these matches 10 win the League by one point from the Civil Servion, who have only to beat the C.R.C. and the University. There is In greater probability that Kowloon will defal the R.G.A, (now that the team has been further weakened by the departure, 10-day, of Drummond and Coltman) than that the University will defeat the Civil Shield is still uncertain.
The Hongkong Dog. Cat, and Poultry Show, which is to be held at the Race Course Saturday, is expected to 1
eclipse its predecessors. Although the SIE is with deep regret ibni
the focal
entries nearly all classes are lower read the correspondence in
letter from P
than last year, the quality of the exhibits (including be Press
is high. Catholic) I do not propose to commit do 1 matter politie, nor myself L wish to discuss religion, a thorny prob lem. thought we see many people assuming attivade when they discuss re ligion matters.
As regards the expulsion of the Jesuits together with the other congregational priests h the Portuguese Republicar visitors. Government when the Monarchy
Kuing overthrown in 10, lay down the facts. Their expulsion was advornted and carried out by the sectarian
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The judging of the various classes. except the canine, will commence in the The dogs will be judged at morning. 3 pm in the presence of the general public. A band will be in attendance throughout the afternoon, and Wiseman's Café will open a refreshment, buffet for
LAWN TENNIS.
HONGKONG 0.0, TOURNAMENT.
Three matches were played off, yes erday, in the Hongkong 0.0, tennis tournament, all of them, areept the Club Handicap Singles, "B" Class, being somi-finals.
The final of the Club Handicap Bingles, "B" Class, between C. B. Brown (recs.
15) and E. A. Macdonald (recs 2/6)
At 3 pm, Lady Rees Davies, the wife of the Chief Justice, will distribute the awards for the fourth time in succession,
Speaking to Mr. G. W Gegg. the hoa. gleaned some interesting particulars of Mr. Gegg
The Manchesters deserve every credit the progress of the Show. stated that the dog entries this year, were for their victory yesterday. They owe rather fewer that last year, as several much of their success to their keenness Col. Crisp and Capt. Murray (scr.) beat
This rejce and their determination to do their best. exhibits had to be rejected. tion consisted mainly of half-breeds. la view of the importance of yesterday's
eliminate.
In the Bull-dog class there
4-2.
Brown is now the champion in the;
"B" Clase.
In the Club Handicap Doubles, Lieut-
A. H. Crook and A. A. Claxton (rec.
the final
which the Associatiun had decided to match, and the healthy rivalry between 2-6) by 6-0, 0-3, and have thereby got into the tennis, it would bave been better, were seven entries, of which six were perhaps, i independent umpires had las, A. Morse (recs, 3/8) beat N. E.
been appointed. Such a course is always Kent (owes 16) by 0-0, 0-4. advisable. when possible, in League matctica.
recent importations. The dogs were ex
If the R.G.A. team had fielded up to
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party. as it is well known that there are secretary, a representative of this paper Service, so that the destination of the ended in a win for the former by 6-2, 75, Republicans who are anti monarchical but not antifreligious. At the outset of the establishment of the Portuguese Republic turned anti-Jesuitic propaganda
of that benevolent persecution Bocicly Its school were ransacked and the members, after being subjected to the
of Como criminals, treatment
from Portuguese territory, expelled Then the Bishops and other Secular priests were persecuted and ill-treated and prevented from practising their religious functions freely, notwithstand ing the fact that the Constitutional law of the Republic distinctly stipulate, the free exercise of any religion. Some of the Jesuits, after leaving Portugal, went to Belgium, others to Brazil, and thone who were teaching in Macao and Timor went to Cochin, Meliapor, Mangalore, etc.. whence some bave returned and en- tablished a Mission at Shiu Hing, in the province of Kwangtung. Belgium being a Kingdom and Brazil a Republic with no State religion openly admitted them, and since then they have been enjoying the fruits of their labour or educational Bystem, while Portugal is unfortunately seething always with revolutions.
but
ceptionally good. The Chow dogs up pearing as competitors had been exhibited at previous shows, but their names bat been changed. Four new setters bad been imported from Canada and this class should prove very Japanese were very strong, and would The Airedales, make judging difficult. also, wore very good specimene with known pedigrees. Good entries have been revived in the Terrier and non-classified
Class H
interesting.
The
their usual form, the Manchesters' total would probably not have exceeded much more than sixty. Cavanaugh batted with leady freedom, while Bundle was a trifle more daring. Both gave chances fairly late in their innings Ervey stole moet of his runs, and a little smartness on the part of the in-feld would have out his The bowling bad to be career short. watched all the time, for the wicket was fast and the ball was inclined to "play tricks." Baines bowled very well in- deed, taking a wickets for 17 ruas in 10; Mr. Gegg was onthusiastic
Overs Over the poultry entries, which number something like 75 birds exclusive of Mr. Lo rendered it dangerous when the R.G.A. The Longinotto'e exhibits. Mr. Longinotto's went in to bat. Consequently, Allan's
sleepless, the Jesuit phantom give them no rest, and they are still hunting not the Jesuits but the Catholics! It is very easy to persecute the priests, as they
and one must not conclude that because
Unfortunately, this year, the cat cluas has had to be eliminated, owing to the difficulty experienced in obtaining ex hibits. The same remark applice to the pigeon section.
otherwing.
Mr. Longinatto however,
The wicket was cut up to a degree that
several new varieties of birds which have breezy fashion.
TO-DAY'S MATCHES, Handicap Doubles.-A. D. Humphreys and C. C. Hickling (ser) meet N. E. Kort and J, B. Jennings (owe 30).
Open Championship Bingles.-F. A. Redmond meets T. Mishima,
Handicap Singles, "A" Class-Major Arduino (rec.. 2/6) mesta L. Forster (rocs, 1/0).
AN EXCHANGE OF COMPLIMENTS.
A Chinese was charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, at the Magistracy, yesterday, with assaulting a lukong on Monday in Tai On Street.
The complainant stated that he saw defendant running with a parsel under his arm. He stopped him, and, when
The defendant stated that he was
desire to search him. He replied:
Please let me search you first,"
Jesuits are very happy outside Portugai, | docision not to compete makes the show fast bowling was very difficult to plav. attempting to search the man, was struck
the anti-Catholic Portuguese are more interesting than it would bave beehe extreme smartness of the Marchesin the face and his lip injured.
ters in the field helped materially to keep accosted by a istong, who expressed a will exhibit his birds and they will form a welcome addition to the show, down the runs, and the wickets feli with Poultry breeders and fanciers will be monotonous regularity till Torr went in
At one time it seemed tendant): 1 don't think you said do not defend themselves by killing, ote.. interested to learn that there will bound commenced to hit out in his moMr. Lindsell, with a smile (to the de.: the Jesuits are being prosecuted, without never been shown before in Hongkong.as if the match would be pulled out of the Please."--The defondant assured the
These birds have been imported from fire, but when Torr had made 17 rune he Court that he did. giving them a chance to defend them.
Australia, Canada, America, etc. The appeared to be slightly indisposed, and for him. selves, that they are bad; on the con-
different varieties are being kept a secret, Colman went out to run krary, it shows that their persecutors are
and will no doubt surprise many.
Baines refusal to take a possible run, bad and dare not try their victime by a
which Coltman called, resulted in Buber- Tribunal
land being run out, and the Manchesters Mestion won the match by 19 rucs. must be made of the very smart wicket.
If there
are
some
that
It seems Encyclopedias
some people, though written against them there are others recognising the need of another good If the Society Catholic College, are less favourable
written in their favour.
Proceeding, the defendnut said the constable did not permit himself to be searched.
Mr. Lindsell: Why did you want to search the constable Defendant replied that it was a precaution, so that the jukang could not catch him in a trap. Continuing, the defondant stated that I'm a police man; what right) struck him on the check.
Was once suppressed by Pope Clement towards its establishment because its sup. keeping, for the Manchesters, of Pte. the constable, exclaims to search me?"
XIV., who was at that time compelled and constrained by anti-Catholic States men to do so, it has since been restored to its former privileges, granted by Piue V11 and his successors in the year 1814. This restoration was an evident proof of innocence of the horrible crimes ascribed to the Jesuits, and a justification of their honour. Bo far as this noble Society enjoys the Pope's esteem and full appreciation of ito educational system nu Catholic should dare to slander its members in toto, be cause if Catholics hate them they hate the Catholic Church, and it comes to this:
To be or not to be a good Catholic, or
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Walker, who leaves for Home to-day thela in the team loses one of its main-
Scores:-
...30
МАКСИЕВТЕR BEGT, Pie. Walker, b Athorne Corp!. Horrocka, b Atharne 2nd-Lieut. Cavanaugh, b Sharp R.5. M. Keenan, b Baines Lieut. Col. D. K. Harvey, b Sharp 11 Sergt. Hall, Atborne
porters and promoters are mostly Porta-
As guese.
the Portuguese form major part of the Catholic community stays. here, it is very natural they should take the initiative, and, therefore, it should not wound the amour propre of Catholics of other nationalities if the Portuguese take the lead in the maltor. Let as put aside national and racial prejudices. In educational matters politics should be dispelled from the minds of those who really have a true interest in education, but some, especially a few Portuguese, seem to be suffering from Jesuitphobia born of ignorance.
I do
not propose to discuss whether
Portuguese not the local
bust that Republicans.
mostly
or simply a Catholic by name.
Now, with regard to the Jesuit College majority are Catholics is shown by their
in Hongkong. Those who are against
There
Was An
regular
have
Church The attendance ab Chinese, Parsees and Indians
for the beneft of small sections of the losy to under.
Capt. Bundle, not out
Lou. Corp. Deakin, rua out Sergt. Bird, b Baines
R.Q.M.S. Allan, e Coltman, b
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Inspector O'Sullivan stated that when the complainant and defendant came to the Police Station on Monday night, the complainant's lip was bleeding slightly, and the defendant's cheek was badly Swollen.
Mr. Lindsell discharged the defendant.
HONGKUNG TRAMWAY CO, LTD.
The approximate statement of traffic receipts for the week ending April 5th in as follows:-
GREAT
Recelj te Aggregate
for
DIAMOND
FOUND.
reoripts
This Year
arc the
Baines ...
week ..$12,835
for 14 weeks.
108,300
Last Year
Sergt.
Clarks, C
Drummond, b
Baines
↓
13,111
276
101,070 0,600
Extrus
Total
Bowling Analysis
M.
W
.
Baines Athorne
10.3 3
17
4
12
3
30 3
Sharp ... Bowerman............
7
2
21 2
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4 15
0
B.G-4
wealthLavishly subscribed to schemee community, and I am at stand why some people should grumble if the Catholic opramunity Benks support outside its own ranks. The supporters do not expect that the proposed College will be efcient on the Erst day of its establishment; many gront and import
Catholic institutions have bad modest start, for such is the Catholic
it nood not bother about the cost of build- ing, forr, etc., but can leave that task to those who are supporting it. This is a British Colony and the British nation ป liberal And lolerant. Jesuit in London; ono of them (well known by the wide world) is Father Vaughan. Until lately there English Jesuit in Macao, the popular spirit. and well-known Father William Ark
the head of the right, at present splendid college of Banta Cruz on the Malabar Coast, under the Portugucar Ecclesiastical jurisdiction,
I would recommend very strongly With regard to the Pope's attitude
to our antagonists the study of the during the European War, let all the Jocal correspondents refer to the English British Empire's history and to my com- Cardinal Bourne's utterancon and be peraunded of what he Ing said, and
Bofore concluding, let me urge these who are offering opposition not to ignore what they want to remind us, namely, that the British Empire is composed of all races and religions, and if other can establish and develop their schools why should we Catholica, who
the are overy. not do like. where law-abiding wise 1
orfurt--not only that part
the
the Portuguese, the study of or to the suppression and rofore
of the Jesuits by woll-known despot, the Marquia of Pombal, but also the bright period in which Portugal was so flourishing with ' the valuable co-operation of the religiou institutions.
to the Society's attitude in the mama war persecution look at the statistics and from them you can gather the aumber of the Jesuita who fought for the Allies among the dend and wounded. When you have done so you will be surprised.
[Continued at Jass of heat column.)
7
10
b Hall
J
19
Bergt, Talfourd, b Allan Corp. Manu, run out Borgt. Athorno, 1.b. Gur. Bharp, b Allan
Sergt. Drummond, b Allan
8.
M. Turloy, Cavanaugh
Lt. Coltman, b Cavanaugh
Lieut. Sutherland, e Walker, b
Cavanaugh
Bdr. Bowerroan, b Allan
Lt. Torr, run out
Gar. Baines, not out
0
71
Extras
Total
Bowling Analysis,
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w.
Yours, etc..
A CRITIC.
Allan Fut
13.3 2
30
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B
1
Cavanaugh -
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1
10
3
Hongkong, April 9th, 1919,
A soft blue and white diamond weigh ing 388 1/4 carats has been found in the Jugorafontein mide. It proraises, bays e Reuter message from Kimberley, to be one of the historic gome of the diamond fields.
Osteber, 1917,
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