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SPORT
CRICKET,
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HONGKONG
DEPARTURE OF
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The Rest
okarsinst the sun and were soon around the Inles genE where Mason (wish forced to kick out Omar placed well. Ifomt the corner
UKONG C.C. 6. UNITED SERVICES kick which Blake cleared by punting, well
C.C..
This match was played on the Hong kong Club's ground on New Year's Day, when the Club narrowly avoided an in- nings' defeat. When Hongkong Club's rat wicket-fell, 3 runs were shown on the board, but live were down for 108 and two more fell without
adding to the
The innings yielded 125 of which Bayer's 40 was easily the best score; it included eight boundaries. Capt. Davies in bis last seven overs (8 maidens) got
wickets for a runs,
The Services started with one down for 37 and had eight out for 105. The last two wickets, however, were very produs tive and 106 were compiled before the aide was dismissed, the last man topping the score with 38.
The Club were gives a atcond innings but it was a hopeless affair; Reed hit the only six of the match off Davies. The following were the scores:-
H.I.C.C.
1st Tominga, d TE. Pearce, c. Greig, b Davies... 20 G. R. Sayer, and b. Greig
W. C. DTurner, Davies,
Kennett...
C. Blake, b Davies
F. de Home, run out
R. L. D. Wodehouse, a Edwards,
h Davies
AMA
J. D. Humphreys, not out EW.Hamilton, e Bonham Carter,
b Davies
H. A. Sawyer, e Graham,
Kennett
di
E. B. Reed, by Davies
R. E. U. Bird, e Bowen, b Kennett
Extra
24
3
10
Tots
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Bowling Analysis.
Davies Graham Kennett
16.2 3
Greig
UNITED 'BEBVICES..
1st Innings.SP
on Saturday
ESE, MONDAY,
up the field where Bath shot wide. From has the goal kick, E. R. Hyndman sent out Chingfor to Rahmin, who raced down the wing left for but sent in wide. The Rest« pressed for a time, and Omar, coming in from the right, beat Murison and sent the ball into the net out of the reach of McLeod, giving the Rest the lead after five minutes play. From the centre kick, Bath tried a ran through, but, on being tackled by Hyndman, passed to. Lees, who misted by inches. The Isles " returned, and Fok Bing Yick was forced to kick out to clear. Ireland received from the throw in and shot into Silva's Bombay, 1897-1902, And hands, a corner resalting. Goff placed well from the corner kick, but Hyndman cleared. After some mid-field play, of side against Ogilvie, gave Bath the chance, from the free kick, to beat Silva with a low shot which made the scores level Hall time came with the score one all
SIR!
·DAILY FRESS-
veral hundred
men of both
& 0; steamer Silicio,
re proceeding home shortly on Major-General Ventris, who is 83 or 64. Bremen, may wa appeal to your years of age, entered the Army in 1874 readers for gifts of suitable games and He served in the Nile Expedition 1884-85
literature for their use during the The people of Hongkong are was mentioned in despatches, became Breret Licut-Colonely received the medal with voyage clasp and the Khedive' Star In 1883-88 always generous in this respect, and we he was with the Egyptian Field Force as
AA and Q.M.G.. Intelligence Depart are confident that this appeal will meet Brigadier General BG, India. 1896-07 with the usual ready response. Contri Major-General North China. 1903-6. Hebutions may be sent to either of the under war was given the command of a new retired in 1909, but on the outbreak of the signed. Yours faithfully Army Division in England and later sent to Hongkong as General Officer Command- ing the Troops in China. Now, after five and a half years service here, the General returns to his retirement
eral esteemed him for the sound common-
Bit period of service in the Colony has On resuming, the Rest went away with been marked by the happiest of relations a determination to win, and E. B. Hynd between Military Headquarters and the man ended up a brilliant run by shoot Colonial Government, which is saying ing vide. From the goal kick May sent great deal when we recolect the problems out to Goff, who went down the wing, which arose regarding the duties and res- but Fok kicked behind. The Rest now ponsibilities of the civil community. It pressed the Isles and shots were sent not given to the average civilian to know in from all directions, but were wide much of the business of the military off- of the mark. Comers were frequent, ur, bai those who know most, best realise but were mostly. Licked behind. The the value of the work done by Major-Gen- Rest kept the Tales at home for a time, era Ventris for the advantage of the but could not beat McLeod. From Colony and the Empire, Those who were break away, Lees, for the Isles, got well brought into those relations with the g in and Fok was forced to kick out. The sense he invariably brought to bear froms Isles now pressed, and the Rest's
ripe experience upon questions that enstodian was called upon to stop shots came before him, and he united to sound from all the forwards. One shot from judgment a tact and quiet humour which May almost reached the mark, for the must have helped to smooth many little goalkeeper stopping the shot let the ball difficulties. Advancing age caused the drop and just had time to turn it round General to be somewhat retiring in the the post as a forward dashed up. The social sphere, but during his residence in Rest now, took up the game in earnest the Colony he made a large number of and bombarded the Isles goal, and friends who entertain for him the highest McLeod heared ip style. Keeping up respect and whose good wishes follow him the pressure, Hyndman shot and McLeod in the retirement to which he returns made a weak clearing, and one of the defenders handled in the penalty area, bat the referee did not notice this infringement, and McLeod, in at tempting to rob Hyndman, stumbled and fell, the College, man sending the ball
Els departure on Saturday was private and consequently there was no guard of bonoar or military display, but there were many friends to bid him farewell.
HS. CROLE-REES, Senior Naval Chaplain, China Squadron SER (Royal Naval Yard).
W. SHEWELL Chaplain to the Forces (Headquarters, China Command). Hongkong, December 31st, 1920,
CHEFALO AND PALERMO, MAGICIANS. KING OF THE RINGS" AND PALERMO THE PIQUANT.”
The art of magic in our time bas
advanced by leaps and bounds and even in this part of the world we have seen some of the best. However, with the appearance here of Chefalo and Palermo and their complete company in the Theatre Royal on Saturday, January 8th, amusement lovers here will have the pleasure of heralding the two greatest living exponents of this wonderful talent. Both are Italian born but they spent some years in the United States and they have headed all the principal theatres. in that and other countries. In fact their tour of this part of the world is in fur therance of a complete tour of the world and they have been twelve years on the
road now and still looking for new fields to conquer. Chefalo and Palermo, it may be noted, to show their
sion, played in the principal cities in England for one year, America two years, Germany four months,
into an empty goal, thereby winning the KNIGHTHOOD FOX MR. N. J undoubted standing in their profes-
game for the Rest. Shortly afterwards, the whistle sounded for time, leaving the Rest winners of a good game by the odd
STABB
goal in three. Mr. Wells controlled the knighthood for Mr. N. J. Stabb, who Belgium three months, Holland three
The New Year's Honours List includes has just retired from the post of Chief Manager of Hongkong and Shanghai
Lt. Bonham Carter, b.w.jbe forward line, where they had the services Banking Corporation, and left for Eame, Portugal two months, English Guians two
Wodehouse
Lt. Stewart, e Sawyer, b Bird
Major Edwards, Lb.w., b Sayer
Capt. Davies, c and b Wodehouse
Col Bowan, e-Pearce, b Wode
house
Lt. Com. Greig, e Sawyer, h Wade
hopse
20
Capt. Gray, Bird b Wodehouse 19
Lt. Jones, b Wodehouse
Lt. B. Eranks, b Sayer
Lt. Kennett, fat out
LL. Graham, e Hamilton, b'Wod
28-
-house-
Extras
Total
198
lytis.
63
2nd Innings
0
24
10
RLD. Wodehouse, e Edwards,
b Graham
WAC. D. Turner, e Jones, b Davies 0 O. Blaker, b. Graham A
11
JD. Humphreys, st. Franks, b
1
TJ. de Rome, 1.b.w., b Davies ... 1 G. R. Sayer, Graham, b Davies 3 T. E. Pearce, Lb.w. b. Greig H. A. Sawyer, e Graham, b Davies 9 BW Hamilton, b Graham
E. B. Reed, B Graham...
R. E. 0, Bird, not out
Extras
Total
Graham
Davies
Greig
CRIL SERVICE CRICKET CLUB.
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game in a very efficient manneris
On the play, the Rest deserved to win.
onths, Hungary two months, Spain two guese and other languages fluently) They were much better served in the
Tears (for they speak Spanish and Port
of four of the St. Joseph's College team id America, on December 27th. months, English West Indies two months, and their combination was very good, this The news can hardly be said to come Curase (Dutch) and Venezuela six same quartette having played together as a surprise, for it had been generally mouths, Porto Rico, two months, Cuba throughout: last season in the First Divi-felt in the Colony that some recog four months, Jamaica che month, Panama sion of the League. E. P. Hyndman also nition of the important services which two months, Perz four months, Chili played, well at back for the Rest. The Mr. Stabb has been able for so long to four months. Argentine two years (creat Isles front line showed lack of under render to British trade interests in the
ing records in this Latin country), Far East, could hardly be overlooked Paraguay three months, Uruguay, two standing, and combination was not forth-
the Honours List on the occasion of his mouths, Brazil six months, Africa seven coming. McLeod, in goal for, the Isles, played a good game and saved his side retirement. Mr. Stabb's career has been months with the Theatre Trust there and so recently published that it need not before coming to the East toured Aus from heavy defest.
now be repeated, and it only rematralisander the direction of J.-C. for us to convey to Sir Newton and Lady Williamson, Limited. Chefalo and Stabb the congratulations of the comPalermo are fine linguists and speak munity upon the conferment of an honour English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian generally recognised to be well-merited.
„ST, GEORGE'S BALL, 1971.
For the convenience of guests at the Annual Ball of the St. George's Society on Thursday it is announced that he Tendezvous for the dancers in St. George's Hall will be known by three red lights; in S Andrew's Hall, by a similar number, of blue lights; ande int
the Music Room
of
by three green lights programe.
The following is
DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN FREEMASON.
THE LATE MR JAMES VANSTONE.
and French. Where other magicians copy Chefalo invents, thus the public here will see some new and big tricks, of which Chefald only holds the secret Palermo, a beautiful woman, wears also some exquisite dresses during her work on the stage. The season here is only a limited one. Seats for the dances: Extra Waltz Beautiful
can be booked daily at Regret will be felt at the death, which season here Ohin"); T Lancers (Voronique"), One occurred yesterday, of Mr. James Tan-Moutries, and early application is Step (Oh Helen'); 3, Fox Trot ("Whis stone, for seventeen years verger of St. essential: pering); 4, Waltz (Oh What a Pal was John's Cathedral, Hongkong. Mr. Van Mary'); Barn Dance ("Arcadian"); stone who was 74 years of age,
One Step ("Taxi Fox Trot resided in Hongkong for over 20 years COUNCIL REFORM BALLOT AT Venetian Moon); B, Waltz (Missouri); He retired recently from the office he held
manas, Augu os
had
9, One Step (Hongkong) 10, Fax Trot at the Cathedral and the opportunity was
Vamp); 11; One Step Cairo); 12, For Tret (Rose Room "y-(Nos. 0-12 Supper Dances) 13. Lancers (Orchid") 14, Waltz (Destiny 15, One Step ("Oh by Jingo) 16. Fox Trot (Dardanella"); 17, Waltz (The Choristers) 15. One Step (Sand Dunes) 18. Fox Trot ("So Long, So Long) 20. Sir Roger de Coverley Second Extra One Step (Wild, Wild Women Third Extra, Fox Trot ("In-linola")
The Bands of H.M.B. Hankins and the 2nd Wiltshire Regiment will provide" the music Los Peak Trams and Ferries will rupa 1.30 am, 2 am and 2.30-a.m
HEALTH COMMISSION'S
PROGRAMME. LECTURES ILLUSTRATED BY CINEMA FILMS.
Team composed of members of the It is the intention of the Eastern Com- Club engaged in a match at Happy Valley on Saturday, when Ye Old Salt Horse" beat Ye Land-lubbers by one run. The winners scored 87. CHAIGENGOWER 00.. WILTS N.C.O'S AND MEN
mission of the British National Council for Combating Venereal Disease Mra Neville Rolle, and Dr. Rupert Hallam which is now in the Colony, to hold meet ing throughout this week in continuation of its plan to show what development the movement has made throughout the world, and to discuss the problem with those who have to do with the health of the Colony doctors, nurses, chemists and others--and those who have particularly to deal with the prevention of diseases heads. of schools, parents, officlaly, and police.
This friendly match took place on the Craigengower ground on New Year's Day: The home team (not a very re presentative one) compiled a first innings score of 41; the Military responded with The educational aspect of the question 54. Craigengower's second innings pro- consists of a series of lectures illustrated deced 70, and the Wilts 65Woodward by cinema films on this particular branch made 37 of the no one else in that of health, and these will take place at the innings got into double figures. It was Sanitary Board other this evening at 5 not first-class cricket bat it was such a p.m. and on Wednesday, January St, perfect day that everybody enjoyed him Friday, January 7th, and Monday, Janu self and that was the main thing.
ary 10th, at 8 pm, to which invitations have been circulated by the Hon the Director of Education.
Neville Rolfe, the Educational Commissioner of the Commission, has been invited by the Headmaster of the Kowloon British School to address,
eting of parents in the schoolroom on Thursday, January 6th, step.
FOOTBALL
CHARIT-MATOH
SINGAPORE,
A COMPLETE FAILURE.
UNDER 150 VOTERS,
The Singapore Free Prem of December 94th says
then taken to present him with a substan- al token in recognition of his services for Mr. Vanstone, is even better known in the Colony in connection with Masonic activities he was a Freemason of 50 years standing. He was District Grand Tyler and acted as Tyler, or in a similar Victoria Theatre was opened for the par- At eight o'clock yesterday morning the capacity, in practically all the Chapters and Lodges in the Colony, both of the pose of balloting on the eighteen proposi English and the Seattlax Constitutions. tions for the proposed reformed Legisla The funeral takes place to day and will live Council By noor only twelve votes I had been recorded but a “rush of voters pass the Monument at 5 p.. It is hoped was expected during the afternoon. This that all members of the Craft will attend
At the however was a forthcoming. to pay the last tribute to an indefatigable meeting held on Tuesday evening several worker in FreemaSODIY
speakers referred to apathy or the part of the pablic of Singapore, and this has with regard to such a very important now received additional proof, especially
Mr. Vanstone leaves a widow, as well as ons sou and one daughter by his former wife. Mr. Vanstone's son is employed an engineer in British North Borneo
REFERENCE AT THE CATHEDRAL In the course of the service at the Cathedral yesterday morning, the Cathedral Chaplain (the Rev. V H Copley Moyle) mace a reference to Mr. Vansione's death and paid, a tribute of respect to his
memory.
KWANGTUNG COAL
1
matter ag that under review. At soves o'clock in the evening balloting was closed. Up to this time only 138 eager reformers had recorded their rates these being made up as followe Europeans and Eurasians 109 British Indian 14 Chinese 12 and and Malaya de
Mr. F Deacon, the hon, see of the Straits Settlements (Bingapore) Associa tion was on the premises during the day Ed was admirably assisted by Mr. Hep MINES worth, who stack to his job all day long. Other gentlemen who assisted in relays were Mr. GS. Carver, the President of the Assceintion. Mr. See Teong Wah, Mr. H. C W. Allon, Mr. M. V. Pillai, Mir. Ona Boon Tat and Mr. G. C. Clarke.
The promoters of the meeting held on Tuesday evening were apparently sanguine of a record poll, insch 6,000 forms were printed in the English Chinese and Malay languages and of these 4,862 were pot used.
AGREEMENT. FIRST PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT
REPORTED CANCELLED The Canton Times saysThe prelimin ary agreement signed between former Military Governor Mu Yung-hsien and former Acting Civil Governor Chang Chin-long on one part, in behalf of the Canton Government, and Major Louis Cassel, representing the proposed Kwang- ung Collieries, & British concern, for the i development of coal mines in the Province Steps are being taken by the Director of Kwangtung, has been cancelled by the General of the Szechwan Canion-Bankow present administration bere, according to a Railway to build the section of the line leading official. For the signing of the between Chuchow in Hunan and the agreement. Mu and Chang have already Kwangtung border A party of engineers got $100,000 The Government will have to have been sent to Bouthern Hunan to return this sum to the syndicate
survey the line and the Commander of the
On the Club ground, on Saturday laat teatas chosen from the Second Division of the League representing British The coject of these meetings is to ontline. It is understood that Major Cassel is Hudian troops has promised the railway a Isles and The Rest played a policy for the prevention of as well as still negotiating The tocat Euthorities will thorities all necessary help to the surveying match in aid of local charities. A large a cure for the diseases engaging the Com- entertain any reasonable proposition, and porty, In view of the fact that the crowd attended and the stand, kindly mission's attention to spread that the Kangtung Collieries may, after all, region in Southern Human are generally lent by the Hongkong F.C, for the occa knowledge in the hope that it might lead come to stay, as the Cantonese are not mountainous and offer almost insurmount to a real reduction In their incidence, and unfavourable to the development of their able difficulties to the transportation of Mason turned out at back in place of the Commission' imulate zzato Bcooler, the rest of the teams turned out all the social institutions in the Colony vided that it will not be disadvantageous plan to build a highway, suitable for
traffic first. into activity towards that end.
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