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THE INTERPORT MATCH. HONGKONG DEFEAT SHANGHAT,
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POLICE AQUATIC SPORTS.
V.R.C, « MEMBER MAKES REMARK. ABLE RECORD.”
The Belfer Farve held its annual aquatic sports in the Victoria Recreation Club swimming pool on Saturday, The
aunusing.
The
programming. Wits
well
| eus. During the afternoon Mr. D. Lyon,
of course, had to turn in the bath three
times,
When the wimming oats were coats
ing By a large majority, they have re solved to open "their latest housing THE FESTIVAL OF ST, GROUSE.
scheme to private enterprise, Another [FROM OUR OWN CURRESPONDIEN P-] › spheti, "arenily in progres. has been
taken cut of the hands of the Corpora EDINBURGU August fath
tion's Housing Department, and private The Highland season promises to be une of the most successful on record. Despite tenders are to be invited for its couples.
The Juterport law howls match he- the fact that the grinsy prospects are unt. tion. They steps will be strongly criti above the average, the tradic to the moorised and nonneed in Secialist and tween Hongkong and Shanghai was play attendane was unusually large, both land area has been very henry. The Latur quarters. They are, nevertheless, eg at this Kowloon Howling Green Clases being well represented. There word "Flightand terck" From the South gesed sound and opportune mesures in the Saturday, afterion before a largo ports for all branches of the Force, the railways to the uthtest, the rivalry of gearçal interests of the public, as well as crowd of spectators and resulted in a windiaus. Europesus, and Chinor, and the or Harrower maneral groutats, Glasgow for the local men by 27 points to 23 afternoon proved both entertaining and the motor affording no relief. This meals that the number who have erosied the municipal enterprise to housing, aml has Thus Hongkong bowlers because the thought out, and the entries werAN, HUMOR- Borders must be much greater than for mass as this opportunity to withdraw¦ jarond possessors of the “Preetics “
"Diver labour" has proved a triply presented last year for inter- mumber of years" past. Unfavourable tiemie,
It was an port competition by 3r. d. Prentice off the V.R.C., put up a new record fon weather and the presence of disease in the eastly and unsatisfactory.
the Colony, swimming the four lengths emergency experiment, earlier part of the year interfered with the the Corporation by the circumstances of Shanghai-which they hold for one year, nesting season, still the ontlook is fairly the war and of what followed; and it is They also take unter themselves the seconds. This feat is all the more good, and satisfactory sport isanticipated being dropped one too. Thy this Shanghai luterport flag. These trophic arkable, as the Captain Superinten in the principal districts,
action, Glasgow can no longer be repr
afterwards, then it is remembered that gut set-back in 1915; but it has was in its municipal as in its political affairs held in honour of visitors, probably the World's record for the distance on i Like most other things, groups showing sented as fading directly for Socialism will be presented at the dinner to be dent of Police pointed out in his speech more attained its ok! preeminence as the Having gone a certain way in a court Tuesday evening at the Hangkung Hotel straight, swim is 51 seconds. Mr. Lyon fashionable autumn sport. The demand that it finds to be not in the public in-
Last year when the Interport bowls for moors has been greater than at any terest or in the proper line of business, time since pre-war days, The King wil? be among those who will shot this mouth, the Town Council have wisely resolved to team from Hongkong visited Shanghai
they were defeated in the Interport į and will be the guest of The Mreintak of stop and even to retract their steps.
"match by a very large margin. They Macintosh at Stay Hall, The famous SMOKE ARÄTEMENT. MOUS CH
this estate will be preserved
It has long been recognised that the have now turned the tables, though the del Mrs E . C. Wolle prosented the prizes. and was afterwards, in her until the Royal visit. Later on the King discharge of meke into the atmosphere margin of victory is tuil sa high," will sheet on part of the Balmoral moves has an injurious effect, ut only, upon "After" witnessing the friendly matches turn, presented with a beautiful bouquet... but grouse are not greatly encouraged there, as they interfere with deve stalking, lailings, statues and monuments, but The whirr of the startled birds, disturbed also upon the health of the community, during the week, during which the Shang of flowers by the little daughter” of ̧à. Mr. D. Burlingham, President of the by the movements of the stalkers, is and a partial remedy is indicated in hai players changed their players and member of the Force, danger signal to the timorous stag, who Lord Novar's Smoke Abateraent (ent their order of play for every game, there! scents danged from afar. The fans and) Bill, the test of which has just beer must have been a lot of speculation as today's emitter, made a short speech of Gendinig moor, rented for His Majesty issued. It applies solely to scotland, and from Mr. Farquharson of Inverdaull, is attacks only one source of the trouble, the team they would select to represeal the favorite preserve of the King and hit prohibit the use of a farmes with them in the big struggle, and it email, and to Mes, Wolfe for so graciously
certain exceptions) unless the best piano. gheata,
the nature of a surprise to many to find Presenting the prizes.
Mr. E. D. C. AVolfe, Captain Superia-- The Twelfth this year, by the way, the tien mens for preventing smoke is used festival was celebrated on the thirteenth of Lut is leates untouched the problem of that Cheetham, who dil quite well at the August, "grouse say falling on a Sun the domestic hearth. It would be difficult friendlies, had been dropped. But tubus of Police, also made a short day—is no recent fixture; it was determin.
By an Act of Givorge 11., but for long it be present time to insist upon smoke then one does not know the inner work-speech of thanks to the visitors and the
heating apparatus in it was not strictly observed. Up till the res or beginning of last century the Highlanishes, as that would almost certainly is of these things and the inclusion of V.R.C., and commented on the recort set
No was probably "you" up by D. Lyoir for the four lengths... were to the Sassenach a terra insignita. A throw a heavy burden un householders Poignand as journey to the North was regarded in much Much progress has been made with the sidered the best, taking everything inta The Committee were as follows:--
Messrs. D. Burlingham (President). the same light as we now view an expedierbonisation of raw coal, but it is not consideration. It was taken for grasted
J. R. Witchell, Hon. Secretary, Y.RO, tion to Africa or Asia. The first awaken yet possible to release large quantities of ing of interest arose from the writings smokeless fuel to the general pubile. White right from the start that the veteran of E. J. Cotton, A. Kirby, J. K. Whant, of Sir Walter Scott. Many ought to private houses are excluded from the pro- the Shanghai players-Shaw--would act W. Simpson, A. L. Hopkins, and Hon. view the romantic scenery he so vividly de visions of the Bill powers are conferred as Skip for his side and on the run of the Secretary and Treasurer. picted and they were not long in dis- úpon Lascal Authorities to make by-laws
The results were: covering the attractions of grouse shooting, requiring the provision in new build play, he had this advantage over his and the leasing of moors started. As the ing
opponent Skip-Wallage of Trikoo. demand increased, facilities for travel and accommodation improved. To reat grouse moor in Scotland became a eraan The legal aspects of the sport received more attention, and it became the proper thing to start shooting grouse on the date by law appointed. And now the Twelfth bas come to be recognised by all classes from Royalty downwards,
THE FIRST HTẠO,
of such arrangements für heating as are calculated to prevent" ur reduce the emission of smoke." If this Bill becomes law, a considerable diminu tion in the discharge of smoke should follow, and the amenity of the cities will be greatly increased.
RavivING THE DORIC,
thanks to the V.R.C. for luna - of the
Handicap for Sons of Police.-1, F. Angus.
Championship of the Force, 4 Lengths,
Of the longkong men there were no changes in the term from that announced, Sergt. Simpson. by the heal Association about a fort- night ago, and therefore the services of M. 1. Drummond (Taikoo) as reserve were not required.
The teams played in the following
心
HONGKONG:
No. 1, V. Omar (Craigengower). No. 2, R. Hall, (Kowloon Bowling G.C.). No. 3, D. Gow (Kowloon Docks R.C.). Skip, R. Wallace (Taikoo No. 2). 2
"Don't let the Dorie die has been a Those who cannot afford to rent a moot slogan often repeated of hate years, in the Highlands have one consoling r
London Scots, with that prophetic per order: flection. It is calculated that the cost of spicacity which cames of the intensive rearing and preserving the grouse works loyalty of the exile, realise, however, that out at £1 per bird" shot. "Ep goes t to stitnd on the deck and shout is not guinen, bang goes a pouny, nid down emes the way to save the wreck, and they are half-a-crown."
therefore taking practical steps to ensure that the language of Burns shall flourish For a Deerstalking has already started in the in Loralon if not in Scotland. Scottish forests, and, in spite of the severe couple of years the Vernacular Circle of weather of the early summer, the stags the Burus Club of London has been doing are reported in excellent condition. The Trojan service in the cause, and it is Maharajah of Aliwar, who has leased the encouraging to note that its scape, in- famous Cranocroe Forest. in Imernes Bluence, and membership are showing a shire, has already been out in the wilds of
remarkable increase, so much so that in Gled. Moriston, His Highness is na ex-ambitious programme of activities during cellent shot, and two fine stage have its third season is now being prepared. already fallen to his gun," These, it is be- Among the speakers in the last two years revel, are the first stage brought down this tho Circle has had Mr. John Buchan, Dr. year.
Peter Giles. Professor Craigie, and the Marquis of Aberdeen..
BIG BIGS OF GROUSE,
Although some wonderfully good bugil were secured
the Scottish moors OR
a goon) BATTLEGROUNDS,
The Scottish-English boy's internatión
SHANGHAL.
No. 1, J. Tomlinson. No. 2. P. Poignand, No. 3, H. Veiteh. Skip, J-Shaw,
The match was timed to commence at 3,45 pit, and by that hour quite 'n Jarge number of spectators, including anay The start was. ladies, were present. however, delayed for a few minutes by: two heavy showers of rain, which forta- nately did not do much harm excepting
Long Plunge-1. Sub-Inspector B. McEwan: 2, Sub-Inspeeter Reynolds.
V.R.C. Handicap.-1, Raziyet; 2, Lyon, Two Lengths Handicap for European Ranks-1, Sergt. Simpson; 2, Sergt. L D. McEwan.
Lite Saving Competition.-, Sorgh. Kent; Sergi Tuckett.
Greasy Pole-1, Sergt. Rogers.
Two Length Handicaps for Laspectors and Sub-inspectors, Sub-Inspector Reynolds; 2. Sub-Inspector Harrison.
Plate Diving-1, Serg Hopkins:. 2,. Sergt." Koen
Two Lengths Breast Stroke.-1, Sergt.. Simpson; Sergt. Russell
Undressing Res., R. McEwan;, Sorg, Keen,
High Dive.-1, Sergt. Simpson. Ladies Race1, Mia Aires. Nomination Race-1, Sergt. Rushdl. and Miss Mayy.
Team Baer-1, Simpson's team.
that the green for the first half of the scure in the last hond--seven for a win".
during the last couple of days none of ni golf match will he fought out at Danematel nas on the heary side, hut towards and six for a tie. They won the head lis leveો the old time records were sericu-ly chai har in the course of this month. Dunbar the end the bowlers, did not appear to two points which reduced the adverse
And some of these will take a is historie ground for a fight between. good deal of beating.
then.
ARAZEN, JOCKS,
has
progressive segres giren below. At first it looked as if Shanghai was going to
Moor in Morayshire for instance, on will be the first in the history of golf The game itself, as was expected, did not
On the Carron Scots and English, and the boys' zama have to force the woods so much margin to 97-93. There was also much August Brd, 1912, eleven guns killed internationals in which an ancient battle 1,802 grouss and 02 bares. During the sea ground between the "nult enemies
reach a very high standard; indeed at son ëloss on 4,000 grse were bugged. Curwen selected as venue for the modern times it was rather inclined to be ragged iously enough one of the best-il no way of settling. quarrels between This can be seen from a glance at the actually, the best-of Scottish bags stands to the record of Maharjah Duleep Sing, who on August 12th, 1871, brouzlit down 440 grouse to his own gun closely rivalled by J. II. Taylor is responsible for the walk away with the match." In the open Capt. W. H. Thomasson, who in the statement that during his sojum ut eighties is said to have killed well over Troon, Gene Sarazen, the Americang stages they scored rapidly and had 100 gruse on three consecutive days to golfer, purchased 30 pairs of socks. I things very much their own way. At the bis cwn gun at Hunthil, in Forfarshire "don't think anyone has been pulling sixth head they wer's lending, 0-3. and over 1,200 grouse. These figures are, of Taylor's leg in this matter, as from my at the 10th they had increased the lead course, easily beaten "by, the hig drives own personal knowledge Gene made which are now so popular, but shooting almost daily purchases of such goods, to 176 The Hongkong men could not over dogs in those old-time recards, still and, I might add, also Indies jumpers.get going at all, and it was a consider stand.
When he went home he had with him lots able time before they played themselves
ATORIES FROM THE ORÚÇNE MOORES,
A book about "Record Bags me juE been written by a Scotsman, Mr. Hugh So Gladstone, - Thornhill, Dumfriesshire,
took the lead at the fourteenth head, al applause, by the way, "when Hongkong again when the final head was played.
As regards the players, individually the outstanding man was llall (Kowloon Bowling Green), ns No. 2 for Hongkong. He was iar above everybody else. Ouar Tomlinson, the Shanghai No. 1, holding As No. 1 for Hoogkong did not excel him comfortably. This latter player was the best of the Shanghai men and he could always be relied on to lay one of“ his "woods" very close to the jack and it was not until the last few henils that Omar hent him. Shaw (the Shanghai. Skip) was better than Wallace (Hong kong's Skip) and he played up to the standard expected of him. Wallnus gave only a fair exhibition and he has on many Poiunand (No. 2 for Shanghai) although back. They accomplished this at "the | at times playing well, was completely over. eleventh head when the game suddenly shadowed by the fine trundling of Hall. took a turn in their favour. They scored The Number 3's, while doing useful work at times, did not "excol Gow (Hong- Four shots in two beads running. Shang | kong) was perhaps the better of the two. hai still hold the lead. but two heads Veitch not being in his usual form. He had only one or two notable shots to his later (the fourteenth) Hongkong were credit. As a tenir Hongkong deserved able to chalk up another 5 points, their victory, making the seora 13-18 in their favour." If the play was not exactly brilliant the spectators were provided with plenty of The fifthght Ecto of the Victoria cxcitement in this changing tide of for Recreation Club took place on Saturday tune. With the lead in their favour, for evening. The event were well" entered
of nice prosonta in this line from Scothini | in."but once they did they never looked areasions been seen to better advantage.
for his fair adınivers on the other side. FORTHCOMING WEDDING,
The engagement is announced between and the pages are lightened by some of Norman George, eldest son of Sir George stories which one really cannot help ap- Touche, Bart, of Westcott, Surrey, and propriating. He tells, for instance of a Eva Maitland, eldest daughter of Mr. P. old Scottish kesper who used to remark.. Cameron, Inte manager, Hongkong and "There's mair room to mits than to hit "Shanghai Bank. Calcutta, On other, occasions when someone did not Chueren, 21, Grosvenor Street, Edin fire at bird, he would say, "If ye burgh, dians fire ye'll never get; the bird's nyo
in air danger than yoursel'.!!
The tenont of a shooting, in Scotland was exasperated by the continu! web weather. Handy," said he to his ghillie, Have you had any fine days here during the last three months?" "Ay" replied he, we've had fower Sne days, but three was snappit up by the Sablinth."
and Mrs.
V.R.C. NIGHT FETE.
and keenly contested, and considering the the first time during the match, Hongkong meris counter attructions, the attend forged ahead and they only failed, te ance was goil There were some new de scure in three of the remaining 'sever partures of the sports site, life saving heads to play. At the fifteenth head competition being included on the pro- game. Dancing afterwards took place, they made the score, 20-18, and at the
Result.
next head increased this lead by another Fifty Yards Scratch (open).-), D. Lyon, 27.3-58ces.;, . Ilazavet, 27.4-5 two shots (22-18). Shanghai took the next head with two shots bringing their the people on the beat that there used M. George, 40.3-bes.; 2, Miss E. Anslow, kong came in again at the eighteenth Giris Two Lengths Handicap-1, Miss score to 30 against Hongkong's 22. Houg
A very poor shot had been peppered twice furing a grouse drive, and said to his leader, Surely, Donald, someone is shooting at us." Ay," replied the lender, it's your freend over yonder in the next butt. Try a shot at him your sel'; ye canna possibly do any harm,"
A shooting tenant was complaining to
Becks,
to be plenty birds, but that the bags were 4980s. now less than usual ""Ah, “yos,” said,
A ROGIALIST RET-BACK-
the keeper, "what is hit is history; what beaten by "The Rest."
Challenge Team Race.-U.A.C. were with another two (2-0). Their oppon is missed is mystéry,"
cats claimed the next with one shot and Jandica Two Lengths'. Handicap, Miss M. Munsdon; 2. Miss C. Smith. then to clinch the victory Hongkong at: Two Length Handicap (members),-1, the twentieth (the next to the last head 8 H. Garród: 2, E Novnada.
of the nintel) Boored three pointă, (27-21); Life-saving Competition (fully clothed). Shanghai's only hope now was for a big 1. S. II. Garrod; 2, GR. Razavet. Mixed Team Bnex-1, Razvet's team.
(Continued at foot of next column.)
Glasgow, though regarded as one of the strongest Gutposts of "mrihicipal Bocialism, has, through its Town Council, decided to discontinue the application of ** direct labour" to the problem of hous-
The referee for the match was Mr. W. Gerrard (Palige R.C.) and the official scorer and measurer was fi, J. Tacchi
The following are the progressive scorça →→
No. of
HONGKONG.
heal Susts. Total,
17
18
19
SHANGHAI
855