THE HONGKONG DAILY FRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER
HONGKONG CIVIL SERVICE. | VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB SIR FRANCIS HENRY MAY.
A PETITION AND ITS RESULT.
ANNUAL AQUATIC SPORTS.. We have been asked by certain sub- HE. THE GOVERNOR PRESENT. ordinate officers of the Hongkong Civil
EE the Governor (Sir Reginald "Service to voice a grievance which, they
Stubbs, K.C.M.), accepted the invita feel, has arisen from one of the first tim of the officials of the Victoria Be decisions made in this Colony by H.Efervation Club, on Saturday, to the con- the Governor (Sir Reginald Stubbe). The eluding day of the Club's annulk siquatie opinion among these afficers is that; in this devisini. His Excellency has estabsports. There was an interval of nearly half an hour while all the offcials waited lished a prevedent for the future in the different treatment meted out to the mem-
outside the Clph to receive him. Sir Reginald nervonpanied by Capt. Warner bets of the Civil Service reruited t Home and those recruited locally, the (Private Secretary) renched the Club at feeling among the general hody of the about 4.20 p.m.. and was welcomed by latter being that they are entitled, to all
Stessrs. A. F. B. Silva-Netto, A. A. Alves, rights in the nature of allowances and
E. N. Alves and others. On bis
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Sir Reginald Stubbe, in a short speech, "xpressed his pleasure at being present. He added that, as he had not the gift of perennial youth, like the How, Mr. Cland Severn, be had ceased to take na active part in such sport, but be continued to také a clossi înterest infall sportsy and he hoped that the Club officials would invite him to all such future functions.
The gathering was not so large is at some similar previous functions, but there was no luck of "enthusiasm The intervals between some of the events were again inordinately long: The handicap P998 in most of the event was favourably eummented upon, this being due no doubt. to the landi upper being better able to xaux, the respective abilities of the com. titors owing to the form they displayed on the two previous days
COLONY'S HIGH APPRECIATION" OF HIS EMINENT SERVICES,“
The following correspondence, betaren the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C. M.G., and the Secretliry of State for the ulunies is published in the Guarites...
opportunity of participating. I consider this proposal a good one, and I hope it
will be carried into effect. The ladies of, the Colong are arranging for the presen- tation of a book si photographs to Lady May.
I have now received your Lordship's telegram of June and, in which you Yo port that H. M. the King has been graci
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CLUB DE RECREIO.
COMMEMORATION OF THE ANNT- VERSARY OF THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC
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"The ninth Anniversary of the Portu- gurse Republic was celebrated at the Club de Reerein, which was caily decorated for the occasion, by a sparts meeting for children on Saturday afternoon and by a dance on Sunday evening.
The results of the events were as fol lows:
30 yards me for boys under N. 1. V. Xavier: 2. J. Figuerado; 8, J. Souza,
30 Sards rave, for girls Kinder S: 1. 3. Navier; 2, C. Bothelin: , K. Hyndman.
100 yards race fin hope, is call4:- ‚E, A. Gosand; 2, H, Goano; d, M. Oliveir.
100 yards race for girls, 5 to 13; 1, E.
Forgy.
Oliveira: 2. F. Hedman: 3. H. Shipping race for girl under Hyndown; 2. M. Anvier, 3, . Hynd
Hyndman. Skipping
rack for girls, % 15 14:1、 E. Silva: 2. C. Xavier; 3. H. Jorge, Sack race for begs under $: Santos: 2. Santos: 3. V. Xavier,"
Suck russe for boys above 8: 1. G. Sorana; 2. C. Aquino: 3. E. Gesana,
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Potato in for horse. 1. 1. Ribeiro: 2. J. Santos; 3, J. Piquérado.
Potato ruce for girls -1] D. Xavier; 2, W. Remedios 3. E. Oliveira,
Cratipede
de race: -1. J. Luz's team Consolation
1, A. Leite 2, H. Normaha: 3, d. Sim,"
Ladies
Somination Req:-), M. A. Xavier and Mis Angela Remedios; 2.
Gomes, and Miss Asia Remedios: 3, ( Maggs and Miss Goiterres
to a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George I attach an extract from the Jimsard report of the Legislative Council
The Committee consisted of Messrs. P. held on June àth, at which a congratulay. Botelho (president), L., dos R tory message was passed. This high remedios Chon cognition of Sir Henry May's long and Vieira. They were assisted by the follow
Ynanovich, P. A.
and D. M. honourable career has been received with
much satisfaction in the Culony.
A
ing sub-Committer: Messrs. P. A. Xavier, B. M. C. Cunha, A. A. Guterres, V. Gonsalves, M. A. Simoes, T. A. Car- valho, 3 Souza, Silva, 1. B. Gomes," and O. Oliveira.
Government House, June 9th. My Lord. With reference to my tele ram of Jundary and, I have the honour to inform your lordship of the proceed
Ther was ʼn happy gathering of little qpes na the new tennis lawn of the Club ings which have been taken in Hongkong
Ol Saturday afternoon. A Filipino in connection with, the resignation by Siri
string hand contributed to the quiety of Henry May of the office of Governor.
the proceedings. There were twelve items A juint session of the Executive and
"on the sports' programme, but, at the last Legislative Councils was held on January
moment, another -the Ladies' Nomination iBerenses of salary which are granted to arrival as the enclosure reserved for him.
gath, for the purpose of püssing a reclu
--was added, a special prize for the pur- tion enclose a copy of the' Hansard the former class.
the Filipino String Band in attendanes
pose being offered by Mr. E. J. Noronha, The present dispute--which, if belief
National Anthem right report of that meeting. 1 attach als At the conclusion of the sports, Mr. P. played the is net granted them reconsideration. throught. At the close of the afternoon,opy of the letter in which I informed. Botelho, the President, in calling o the officers concerned will probably take
Sir Henry May of the proceedings, and Mr. E. V. M. R: de Sousa to present the to the Secretary to State concerns the
copy of his letter in reply. This car prizes, said the function had been a very increases recently granted to the Hong
published in the Gazette successful one, and would serve the pur- respondence was Kong Civil Servies In the ease of the
pose of reminding the children of their The community has decided that Sir, national day: The Club was indebted to subordinate officers this was called a
Henry May's eminent services to the all those who had presented prizes. rent allowance," and in the use of the Home recruited offers a "spegiak allow
Colony will be most suitably commemorat ed by the erection of his statue, and the The subordinate, officers
nofficial-member of the Concils have granted, by irentur No. 20, dated August
made arrangements for the collection of 11th, a tent allowance of 20 percent.
subscriptions in small sus in, order that on their substantiw salaries, with effect
as many persons as possible may have the free Yugust ist., 1999. This might allow - ane said the vircular, is granted in antigipation of the decision that will be come to ou the question of the revision of saluties, in order' to coupersate officers for whom forging is not provided for the additional expenditure occasioned at the present time by the high rate of rentals
Two Club championships were included | and by she increase in the price of rice.**
in Saturday's programme, and both events. "By Circular Ng. 23rd September, Tvoked inch enthusiasm on the part of all the Home recruited officers were the spectators, J. R, Johnstone, who' reously pleased to appoint Sir Henry May turned recently from active service, car granted an allowance of 20 per cent.nried of the honours in, fine style. In the their salaries, retrospective from January 20 yards championship he led practically 1st... Whereas the salary in the case all the way "and finished in mins. 4
the secs, five Hunds better that D. Lyca, of the subordinate officers teant
who is the most promising of the younger substantive salary of the officer's perman. swimmers in the Cluk In the 100 yards ent_appointment," the salary in the case championship,,, Johnstone won fairly of the Home recruited officers included. wasily from A. Logan, who, it will be sides the substantive salary of the remembered, nearly swept the board last year. Juhnstone could have improved on appointment, the his time of 62 2-5 seconds if he had been uffer's permanent duty and the personal allowance." pressed. 6. A: Jack.a strong young swin In the cases of both classes of officers them made a very strenuous bid for second
place, temperary-war allowance of 10 per cent.
The ladies 100 wurdy, championship of i nolished:
the Colony attracted one lady and three girls, and the manner in which little Miss Jeanings showed her to be a splendid swimmer for her age. She has a most effective trudgom strcke, and the way she nursed her strength till it was incessary to spurt was evidence of excellent judg ment. Miss Doris Windebank and Mrs,
of other Allied Bags, figuring conspicu Fred Braga both started very well, but
onsly in the scheme. The most prominent feature of the decorations, however, were they could not keep up the pace they set. There were two handicap races for girls,
the figures 1910-1910"* in pati-coloured and they were won by two sisters, the
Peetri jets, and an oil painting repres Missés Vivienne and Ruby Young. The
senting "Liberty" between the two,dates former gave Miss Daisy Witchell, a much
The grounds were brilliantly illuminated, windler girl, a start of 18 seconds, and Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge and presented an attractive scene. just heat her at the post. Mis Ruby the receipt of your despatch No. 188 of her the centre of the lawn canvas. lent by the Macan proved an Young's win over Miss Bertha Jennings June 6th, with regard to the resignation|
Club, was The general expectation that Sit
one hundred and difference of treatment was dashed to the feat as her rival had the reputation of that I have read with interest, and have
couples took part in the darc ground on Friday aftercoon, whering the more capable swimmer. The much pleasure in observing, the high Circular No. 28 informed the Heads of favourite for this event was little Miss appreciation of Sir Henry May's services
that Department
His Excellency the Gladys Ramsay, who gave a start of entertained by the community-1 have. Governor is not prepared to alter the date stonds to the winner, who, in turn, gave etc.. of commencement of the rent allowance 8 sends to Miss Eame Cornell. Gladys
(Sd) MUNER. ander Circular No. 20 of commencement Ramsay found the handicap too much for The Officer Administering the Government of the rent allowance under Circular No. her, though she made a very plucky at 20 of August
of Hongkong. 11th. The reason for this derision is thus given: Owing to the rise in exchange, offers to whom Circula: No. 23 of September 6th, 1919 (Hon recruited) applies, drawin
1spect of their salaries an amount in dollars less by some ten per cent. than the amount generally regarded as a gift of Mr. J. which they drew in respect of the same salaries before the war. Officers to whora Lyon, produced a "dark horse" in the Circular No. 20 (locally recruited) person of Mr. S. Kelly, who has only applies have suffered no such loss, the lately returned from the Front Kelly, sum drawn in
dollars baving remained who did a lot of swimming in his younger constant.
days, found no difficulty fù winning. The From the view-point of the subordinate High Dive, for which i candidates enter- officer, this reasoring is swered by the ed, was awarded to D. Laing, who was that whatever loss is suffered one of China's representatives at the last argument by the Home recruited officer it.applies Far Eastern Olympiad. The 4 lengths only to 20 per cent. of his salary, and handicap was won by J, Stewart from D. is more imaginary than real, because Laing, muid much applause. The Ladies" oficer either sends, or is supposed nomination race afforded much amuse every to send, 20 per cent. of his salary to
ment. The men had to swim the length. he loses nothing by England, so that durs at the current of the pool, put on a shirt, bave their taking a drast
draft
the need collurs and ties fixed by their partnera, give and swim back to the starting-point. Miss which includ o que rent allowance Eume Cornell proving most adept at from August existed in the same degree tying a bow, her partner, R. Tatam, won. Rosselet; 2, J., Leon. - from January 1st, from which date then easy race. A very exciting team race, thers will receive their relief. The sub- in which the V.R.C.. the H.K.D.C. ordinate officers have only now begun to Cadets, the Chinese Y.M.C.A. and the allowance, which the Home Diocesan School took part, we won by reat receive recruited officers have been drawing for the Clab, with the Cadets a poor second. many months, and which, at the time of
The Y.M.C.A. contained three good swim. its atroduction, the Government pramers, but their "tail" was very weak. mised would be only a temporary measure.
Bejok aggrieved at the difference of
THE DANCE,
The sudden attack of illness which ded to Sir Henry May's resignation has evoked many expressions of the deepest sympathy, and tray say for myself that it was with profound regret that received the news. The six years during
A dance was held on the lawn of the Colonial Secretary covered a period of great developments in this Colony, and and continuing till the early hours of the my close association with him during the morning. The club building was profuse. decorated with bunting and pot plants, ly years of the war made one appreciate bis the national Bag of the Republic and high qualities as an Administrator the Union Jack surrounded by a circle have, etc.
treatment in eagard to the date from Maggie Ramsay won from Miss Bertha which I worked under Sir Eenry May akdub last night, conuencing at 9 o'clock.
which the allowance of 20 per cent.is being" aude, arverál petitions asking that the matter be reconsidered were forward
to the feer Administering the Government. The immediate reply to those petitions was firealir No. 27, ask ing Heads of Departments to make it known that the petitions which have been" forwardled in connection with the supposed grievance will be submitted to 1.E. the Governor on his arrival."
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CLAED SEVERN
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(Officer Administering the Government. The Rt. Hon. Viscount Milner, C.B.,
etc.
Downing Street, August 20th.
for
KADA BIète mobld do away with this in the other girls' race was a noteworthy of Sir Henry May and to inform you Mr E. V. M. R. de Sosn
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TYPHOON WARNING.
The following telegram haa been
Consulate received by the American General, Hongkong," from the Manila Observatory
October 3rd., 7.42 p.m. "Typhoon West of Ladrone Islands, mov
ing North.
VICTORIA THEATRE.
tempt.
The 100 yards championship for boys of to and under attracted entrants. D.
k
The full results for the mating were
Lyon fulfilled the general expectation by winning easily from A. Rahmin in 62 3-3 as follows
conds. The Veterans' race, which was
2. J. Kelly.
Two Lengths Handicap-1; A. Siqueira;
440 Yards Championship.-), J. R. John- Lune; 2. D, Lyon.
Running Header.---1, D. Lang; 2, J. Stewart.
Two Lengths Handicap (ladies),-1, Miss B. Jennings; 2, Miss M. Ramsay,·
Two" Length Handicap, (girls).—1, Miss filadry Ramsay; 2, Miss Rosehad Young. 2. D. Laing.
Pour Lengths Handicap,-1, J. Stewart;
Urquhart, J Ogilvie,
Two Lengths Handicap - (boys),-1, W.
Lang Plange-1, C. A. Rodrigumu; 2, A.; Logan.
Two Lengths Handicap ladies),- 1, Mrs. Braga; 2. Miss M. Ramsay,
Two Length Bandicap (members)--1, C.
Two
(Consul for Portugal) and number of
rominent Ruests from Macno. Filiping string bands supplied the music. AL Didnight upper was served in a | special margues, the catering
being Hotel. "Mr. P. V. Botelho, the few words about the Republic, reminding thore present of the reason for the cele brations, Mr. E. V. M. R. de Sousa also made a few remarks At about 230 1.134. special launches conveyed those of the company who came from Hongkong "back to their homes.
ntrasted to the Hongkont. spoke
THE FORTHCOMING GYMKHANA.
SATURDAY MORNING'S GALLOPS.
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The following times were recorded at the Racecourse, on Saturday morning, by the ponies in training for the fourth Gymkhana meeting on Saturday next:--
Malcoln galloped a mile and a quarter in 3min. 1 2-5seca,
Red Ensign covered a mile and a quar- ter in 3min. sec, taking 353-5accs for une last quarter.
Lord Lorne took 3min 04-5sers, over a Two" Lengths Handicap (girls),-1, Missmile and a quarter, covering the first mile Ruby Young: 2, Miss Gladys Ramsay. in 2min. 26 4-5secs. and the last mile in
Two Lengths, Tram Race.-V.R.C. Tenm2min. 19 4-5ycës. (R, C. Witchell
Two Lengths, Hurdles.—1; L. Franco; 2. J. Soares.
Two Lengths (Veterans).—I, S. Kelly; 2, J. Pyon
Alexander galloped a mile and quarter in 3min. 10secs, taking gmin. 27 1-5sect, for the last mile and 433-4-5secs. for the last quarter.
Pink Eye and Bend Or galloped & mile
220 Yards Club Championship.—1, J. Rin company, taking 2min, 24eces for the
Vivienne Young; 2, Miss Daisy Witcholl.
Two Longths Handicap (girls)—1, Mis
High Dive. 1. D. Laing: 2. A. Logan, 3. Ramsay; 2, Miss B. Jennings.
100 Yards Championship (ladies).-1, Miss
whole distance and 37men. for the last quarter.
Rochester covered mile in zmin. 22pcs, taxing 313-5apes, for the last quarter.
The prizes were distributed by the Hon. Mr. Cland Severn, C.M.G., who said he was sure they were all extremely pleasedJohnston; 2. D. Lyon. and honoured that, their festival was the Sret public function that His Excellency the Governor had attended in the Colony.. The festival had been an extremely succesful one, for they had had good weather and excellent racing. J. R. John- recently returned from active service. 100 Yards Championship (boys).-1. D.[ stone, their best swimmer, who had only had regained his health, and appeared to Lyon; 2. A. Rahmin. be swimming better than ever.
As re-
Open Team Race-1, V.R.C, . R. John, gards the ladies," he foresaw that before stone, R. Tatam, D. Laing, J. Stewart, A. long Ming Ramsay would be a acrious Logan and A. Carvalho), competitor to the men. (Applause and Ladies Nomination-1, R. Tatam and Maybe's time over the last three-quar laughter.) She had an ornate style in Miss Esme Cornell; 2, 8. A. Marcal and Missters of a gallop over a mile was Imin. performing the trudgeon stroke-which 31, Roza. was a most effective stroke—and her pace in the water was very remarkable for
Gentle Cat galloped a mile in Spin. 100 Yards Club Championship:-1, J. R. 2186., taking 32 4-5secs, for the last Johnstone; 2, A. Logan.
quarter
The Victoria Theatre is showing an excellent programme, full of interest. On Saturday night there was an absolute ly packed house. The string band from the s.8. Ecuador will be in attendance | girl of her size. In thanking the officials
Rufus and Smoke Box, in company, covered a mile in 2min. 20 4-550cm,
Morning Star was timed over the last three-quarters of a gallop over a mile, taking Imin. 47 1-5secs.
52 4-5sées.
Two Lengths Handicap (ladim and girla). }." Scotch Box and Snuff Box went over B I. Miss Ruby Young; 2, Miss B, Jennings, mile in company and were timed as hav Extra Team Race.-V.B.C. (J. Stewart); ing taken 1min. 1secs, for the last three-
again to-night. The boxing match between for making the arrangements. Mr. Severn special prize prescated by Mr. Bovern, quarters," Carpentier and Smith is well worth see said he was sure that all had enjoyed - endete. ing; no sportsman and lover of the fistic themselves. (Applause.) art should miss it.
(Continued af foot of next column.)
Two Lengths Consolation Race1, 0: Jack; 2, R. Tatam.
(0ther Local News will be found on Page 4.)
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