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KV.D.C. SMOKING CONCERT. N.E. THE GOVERNOR PRESENTS PRIZĖS AT HEADQUARTERS.
THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY. MAY 9TH, 1925
H. E the Gorezuar auid as this was the last occasion on which he would have the pleasure of meeting them, he would like congratulate Colonel Bird on the The annual smoking concert nül dis-success which had attendes his efforts to Sribution of prizes in connection with bring the Corps to a high state of
the Hongkong Volunteer Delence Corpa took place last night at the Volunteer Headquarters. There was a large attend.
During the evening H.B. the Clovernor! "(Sir Edward Stubbs, K.C.M.C.), kindly distributed the various cups won at the
LOCAL SPORT.
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BOXING.
EAST SURREY TOURNAMENT, "A" COMPANY WIN SHIELD FOR.
SECOND TIME. A
SUPREME COURT. CHINESE PROBATE CASE AGAIN ADJOURNED.
The probate action concerning the goods of Chan Yui (deceased) in which the concubina denies the right of Chan Yeung to a grant of lettres of adminis tration was continued in the Supreme Court yesterday before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan).
LEY CADOKYDD.] The East Surrey's boxing tournament was concluded last night when the semi- Anals and the finals were contested. On the whole the boxing was good, "A"
Mr. G. Alabaster, K... with Mr. Company won the shield for the second year, gaining 3 points "B" Company Elsley Zeitlyn (instructed by Mr. J. A. was second with 23 points, White-Wing Gordon Leask) appeared for the plain-
points each,
annual ride meeting and in addition be the European population of the and Companies "C" and "B" 19 tiff, and Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., with!
ival officers.
BANTAMWEIGHTE—(SPM1-YINAI.).
ant.
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efficiency (Applause) It had been his duty shortly after he arrived in the Colony to give the final decision as te the future of the Hongkong Volunteer De fance Corps: that was whether it should be compulsory service us during the war, or voluntary as before the war To his mind, he considered it was better to have the voluntary system which He had not flourished before the war. expected at that time, when so many men
Mr. F. C. Jenkin (instructed by Mr. H. K. Woo) appeared for the defend. THE COLONEL'S SPEECH. harded to the winners other trophies, Colony were war weary, that the men- bership of the Corps would be large for
Lieut. Col.. Montague Bates, before pre-
In this case the claim is made on the. which had been won during the yar
the time being. At that time he set a The Governor was accompanied by his figure for membership which Col. Bird seating the prizes, congratulated "A"
He said that the brother of the deceased, who died intes private serviary (Mr. T. J. Finisford would fell thein was ridiculously small, Company on their success for the second ground that plaintiff is the natural St. Lawrence). Others present were Lt.that gure was 300. He could congratu- year in succrasion. Cal. L. G. Bird, D.SO. (Commandant late them that evering on the fact that boxing had been clean and of a high tate, and that plaintiff is the only adult. that number had been exceeded by 50 standard, particularly that of the two next-of-kin and is therefore the rightful Eurther evidence for plaintiff was call. of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence pur cont. He hoped that, in the future boys from the Garrison School, whose guardian of two sons. Corps), who presided, and the Hon. Sir Years, the strength of the Corps would display" was greatly appreciated Coned by Mr. Alabaster, and His Lordship/ 2 on incrising. He thought a tribute clading, he paid tribute to Serg-Mujar Gaud Severn, the Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird, of credit should be paid to those gentle Maynard and Mr. Drake-Brockman for adjourced the caso until this morning. Commodors A. J. Stirling, Major Drake men who after experience of the war organising the tournament.
had been content to place their services
PUGILISTIC POSTMAN. (1st Batin.; the East Surrey Regt). Major at the disposal of the community as
Dr. Simpson, W. W., ., Pte. Block, both men The first round sw
FINED FOR ASSAULTING A BUS Wilson (Artillery Company. H.V.D).(.); Volünteers, He thought he could con-
CONDUCTOR.. Caph Joel (Adjudant, H.V,D.C.). Mr. gratulate them an selecting Col. Bird D
is their first commanding oficer and be logging hard, with Simpson on the ag J. A. Plummer, and other military and heartily congratulated the Corps on their gressive punishing his opponent severely.
Two postmen appeared before Mr. E. strength and efficiary. Through circum-But Block was gume, Block begun well
a charge staners over which he had no control, in the second round, but Simpson was
It was Simpson's Hamilton yesterday on COMMANDANTS REVIEW.
the only military rank which he had been the harder hitter.
Simpson was far superior in of having assaulted a hus conductor: During an interval in the musical pro-able to bald was that of Commander in round.
Complainant said that or the 30th grainme, Lt.-tal. L. G. Bird, D.S.. Chief. He felt great diffidence in ad the fast round, and landed heavily to One was discharged there being no evid-
dressing a thering of military men and the face and body. Simpson wan. Pte. fence against him.
April the two postmen were travelling in (Commandant of the Corps), said the sherrior he thought he would consine Block was awarded a good lover's halt
wis' point.
the bus of which he was conductor. He Pre. Woollcott, A... Pte. Grint, A rening, marked the close of thetraining himself to a ustter with which hr arusan, which he thought they could more familiar, that was the presentation This fight was so very tume, in the first was asked to stop at the Kowloon Fire
of prizes, (Applause.) claim had been the most successful ore
lis Exemey then presented the round that the referee told the contestStation and be refused because buses were ants that it was impossible for the judges forbidden to stop at this spot. When he eventually stopped at the Post Office in the annals of the present Corps. They prizes a strider --
arted last year with a membership of All Comers Competition.-(Prizes to award points if they didn'e box. 10: and the Corps now numbered 40 given by HG. Shewan, Esq. and A. Many blows were exchanged by both men, the first defendant pulled him out and
Barlow, Expat. Major J. E. Drake, but they were light and ineffective. The assaulted him. (Appliuse.) This was a fairly good in
East Surreys; and, Gar. N. L. Raitton, second round was a repetition of the cream in swength. but still their nom B.V.D.C, 3rd, Marine Baker. ..first n the third round, Grint was the
YEATHER WEICHTS-(JEX 1·7INAL). "Bers were-not- nearly-sa-large as the Tamur, th, Aurier Carrington, Stones, aggressor. Grint won.
Draz. Newman, W.W., . Pie. Cooper, enght to J. 1, they had hered
Range prizes-20 yards., Ldg. Sea
An official of the G.P.O. said defend- Ambruse; 500 yards, A. The Srst round was well fought with 800 or 1,000 would be heurer the mark. Griggs, H.31.S.
Ambrose; 600, Cooper the aggressor, and the better ant was of good character and had been boxer, but Newman sent some good rights on the staff for four gears. A ne of! Personally, he would not be satisfiedCorp. Lireen, H.M.S.
yards, E/Carpl. Menker, East Surreps. until they had every shlébolied man in
Blake Squid Competition.-Won by to the jaw, Newman fought better inga was imposed. Engineer Cay. Coy Sergt. Major R. J. this roued, but the honours went to the Colony in the Corps.
Everest Sapper U. R Maskell, Sapper Cooper. Newman was so badly cut over the end of Dealing with the various units, J. Watson, Sapper i. E. Stephens, Say the right eye, he retired.
Dr. Bowles, Col. Hird said the Artillery Company per E. R. Dovey. Special prize given the second round. had taken.new lease of life? They had by Lieut. Colonel LG
OIL were fairly even, Bowles often double their rength. More than this for highest jadividual score, wout by Cor W.W. A fine round in which the hon. poral F. Goodman. No. 6. Platoor.
Francis
Before Mr. E. W. Eamilton at the Competition.(Prizes nullifying his opponents swings with his Cup they had succeeded in wresting the
Beinnes Cup from the holders, the given by G. M. Young, Esq.). Won by fine defence. In the second rounil. Mal
Engineer Company. Sapper E R.combe led often with his left and did Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, a coolis was charged with obstructips by dump- Engiuery Company and they had also Bovey, Sapper J. Watson, Sapper G. R most of the fighting, bus Bowles defend-
ed skilfully. After a fine third round,ing advertisement posters at the Star Ferry. Mr. Hamilton hitself had com- The succeeded in, retaining the Musketry Cup. Maskell, Sapper G. E. Stephens..
Prize Bowles was declared the winner. Alusketry Competition (1st
plained about it to the police. MIDDLE-WEIGHTS—(SEM)-FINAL).
sandwich boards belonged to Mesars. which they won inst year. The Engineer givro by Henry Humphreys, Esq.-ist,
Pts. Eaton, A. v. Pte. Stepherd, C.Wm. Powell. Ltd., the coolie being in Company had been re-organised in Corps Sergt. Major H. Westlake, D.C.M., three watauns; namely the field section, End, Sapper G. E. Stephens, ard, Sap The first round was fairly even, with the Erra's employ. The boards were, said
Eaton slightly better. Eaton continued to be Traning against a wrap post. Tyre Competition-Won by Corporal this slight superiority in the second the signal section and, the light section. Per H. R. Doves.
round. Early in the third round Eaton's -Col. Bird went on to comment on the A. H. Penn.
left eye was cut by Shepherd's right glove eficiency of these sections and the work
cutters Stal,
theti, k
Jar Competition.-Won by No Hyde, Pte. Keith.
Ple. Malcombe, C., .
Defendant said that he asked complain fused Complainant refused to give an ex- planation, so he pulled him from the bus. ant to stop at the Post Offer and he re-
whereupon he was struck and he retaliat ed.
Ad
PILING THE POSTERS. MAGISTRATE COMPLAINS TO THE
POLICE.
A police sergeant stated that the man- ager of the firm had informed him that the coolies were told to carry the boards. against the lamp standard.
Defendant was discharged with a can- Lion.
they hail doue in connection with the Platoon. Corporal F. C. Goodman, Pte. Both men fought hard and well in this Defondant said he was told to place them
Pte. Problitz, A, r. Pte. England, D. H. K. V. By Challenge Cup.-round. Eaton woa narrowly on points.
Problits was the aggressor in the first Wop by Pte. R. Lapsley..
Tile Competition-Prizes given by J.
round and continually forced his oppon. England, however, got Reid, Esq. Won by No. 1 Platoon. Sergent to the ropea H. Green, Corp. E. G. Stewart Pie home some neat lefts. Problits won the Brown Corp. E. J. R. Mitchell, second round easily and continued to LiCorp. H.K. Prosser."
deal out heavy punishment in the third Corps Championship.-Prizes given by round, and gained the verdict BDF Beith, Esq. Winner. Sapper G. B. Maskell. End, Coy. Sergt.-Major RL. Everest, 3rd, Corporal F. C. Good- (IV.D. C.) Rexulver Competition. (Prize given by Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird) 1st Sapper E. R. Dovey, 2nd C.S.M. A. M. Thornhill.
The Mounted Infantry had training. done-a-lot of useful work, specially in .connection with reconnaisance in the New Terrilarins during their Camp at Yanling.
This time last year, the Armoured Car Section was in its in- fancy, but since then it had grown and pal ou a lot of weight and now possessed a real big armoured.car.of its own. section, would prove a very valuable unit to the Corps or he hoped so anyhow. The Machine Gunners had done very
This man.
WELTRA WEIGHT(SEI-FINALS). Sergt. Nolan of "B" Company "was incapacitated and could not fight Pte. Mana, "A." ia oor of the semi-finals. The latter fought a no-decision three round bout with Pte. Whitfield, B. The fight was an amusing farce.
FEATHERWEIGHTS.
"Pte. Drummer
W.W.. Bowles. Cooper, A. Cooper led frequently with his left. but for the most part was con- tent to defend himself from the on-. sinughts of his more vigorous opponent. Bowles landed heavy rights to the face and body in the first round. Bowles was superior in the second round,, particu
Bowles was forced back continually. larly in the latter part, when Cooper took the maximum number of points in Bowles opponent with straight lefts.
won.
MIDDLEWEIGHTS. Pt. Eaton, A, r. Pt. Problita, A. The bring heavily punished. The honoura first round was easily Eaton's, Problits of the second round were also won by Pt, Simmonds, B, 7. Pte. "Wiliamson, Eaton, he doing the maximum of the attacking and hittin. Eaton continued A. Williamson knocked his opponent to force the fighting in the third round
LIGHTWEIGHTS.
Pie Grant, D, e. Pte. Pooley, A. Revolver Competition (All Comers). good work this year. They were in 1st Prize given by R. M. Dyer, Esq. 1xt | Grand was seen in some whirlwind rushes the third round, and often shook his course of amuigamation with the armour Marine Baker, H.M.S. Tumar, 2nd, Sgt. when he landed heavily with the right, received eastly rights to the face from edwar section. Ja, but not least, they Tugwell Stonecutters Range Stuff. 3rd. He, however, was often forced hack and
Sgt. Carpenter, H.K. Police. came to the lafantry Company. (Ãμi Attack Competition-Prias given by his barder "hitting opponent. Pooley plause.) Musketry etums this year J. H Teggart, Esq.) Won by Nor 1pinished his opponent heavily in the riniwel, very great improvement in the Platoon Leader, Corp. B. R. Davies, second round, wid Grant gave up.
Licut S. J. Jordain, M.C., Corpl. E shooting of the Corps, and after J. R. Mitehall, Corp. A. H. Penn, Corp. misketry was the principal part of E. G. Stewart, Pte. A. C. I. Bowker infantrymen's training. The strength of Pte. H. G. Burns,
Machine Gun Competition.-(Prizon the infant had also increased greatly. giver by J. A Plummer, Esq.)--Won by No. Platoon "had been split into two L/Corp. A. C. Groves, Pte. O. Skinner, sections. The Scottish Company had Pte. D. E. G. Nicholson. also increased their strength and had In addition to the above prizes, His well and often. Choules was sent down the first round, Pooley hit hard and often formed another platoon, known as No. Excellency alan distributed the following twice with well-aimed lefts to the chin in to the point. His defence was also very Both men, exchanged heavy blows 7 platoon. This platoon was well overrophies, which have been won during the second round, but previously to that fine.
he had been the aggressor. Ditch receiv in the second round, but Mann swung strength and it was hoped to split it into the year: two and for No. 8 platoon. Thes Musketey Challenge Cup. Presented eda nastly cut over the left eye in the too much, whereas Pooley was sure. Pooley would then have a complete Scottish by Lieut. Col. L G. Bird, D.8.0.). Won fast round. The Corporal won narrow was also superior in the third round and "Company, having four platoons. Speak by the Artillery Company.
ott in the first round.
Problits "was
Cpl. Choules, D. v. Pte. Ditch, A. The and was an easy winner. private had the better of the early ex-awarded a good loser's half-point. changes in the first round, but the cor peral then became aggressive and scored
1y.
J
..WELTERWEIGHTS,
Pte. Mano, D, v. Pie. Pooley, A. In
won.
LIGHTWEIGETS. THE BOYS' CONTEST. ing
of the Reserve Company, Lt Col "The Lugard Cup.-(Shooting at Un
After the interval, a special four-round
Pte. Williamson, A. v. Cpl. Charles, Bird said No. 9 platoon had kept up the known ranges). Von at the Annual
bout was fought between two boys of D. Williamson got on the aggressive, im reputation for rhooting and returns Camp by No. 1. Platoon.
The Efficiency Cup-(Most efficient the Garrison School, Boy Bamsey and showed that they had more marksmen
Won by tho Boy Mey. The first round saw Ram-mediately and floored his opponent, who Dan any other unit of the Curps. So unit during the year.) "ach for the training side..
Artillery Company
sey on the aggressive and hitting hard Jose only to be knocked out with a terrific Artillery Cap-(Presented by Sir and often, but Massey defended well. right,
LIGHT HEAVIES. They now branched out into an en- tirely new lise. He referred to the field Hereal C. R. Robinson, former In the second round, Rammy's straight
Pte. Roberts, A, v. Pte Nepper, C. of sport. They hoped to develop the Governor of the Colony), Won by the left was much in evidence, and in the Corps in this branch so much that if Taikoo Section. Artillery Company.
The second round was would become the principal field of Cheers were given at the conclusion of third ho landed often. Many though The first round saw both men exchang
A fine stylist. Massey was knocked down the aggressive.
also a slogging match, Roberts being sport and all young men coming to the the prize distribution for His Excellency not as aggressive as bis opponent was ing heavy blows, with Roberts mostly on
in the third round, and Ramsey wom Colony would automatically join them, and for Litut. Col. Bird and the Corps
vastly shaken once with a right to the They could at present put a team into The musical programme was then re- any field of sport they liked to mention. samed
Fly-weights Pts Mabey, C., v. Pte. ear, but, be kept up his aggressive garded ground, but they hoped to enlist The musical programmio submitted dir quelch, A Mabey continually found tactics. Nepper had the better of the his opponent's mouth with his left and third round, and shook Roberts with n The sympathies of the Hon. Mr. Crenering the evening was very much apprentually drew blood. Just before the terrific right. He was the aggressor in in connection with the Rifle meeting.ciated. Several items were encores. The round andes, Quelch sent home asting this round and totally discomfited bis
ing right to the ear. The second round opponent. "Nepper won, large satries were attracted, not only Programme was as under:-
Of course, there was the difficulty a re-
hip' this respect.
Song.,
Song
Song
THE MUSICAL PROGRAMME,
from the Corps, but also from the Navy and Army and others in the All Comern
Song Competition. They were going to bald their first sports meeting at the Hong- Long Football Club ground at Happy Boog
Bong ... Valley on Whit-Monday.
Recitation In conclusion, Lt. Col. Bird returned thanks to the Committee, and those who Bong had worked so hard in making arrange- Bong with Ukelele ments for the rifle meeting. He then
VINALS.
G. E. Compartz,was poor, with Quelch slightly superior, J. W. Blackley. For blows were landed in the third
S. W. G. Ferry round, both boxers blocking each other's
B. H. Charlci. thrusts continually. Mabey wou ...... Q. Skinner.
BANTAMWEIGHTS. HE
CARTLIDGE v. SHADDOCK.
It was announced last night that C.P.O. Cartlidge, E.N., had accepted
the challenge of A.B. Shaddock; of
W. A. Hannibal Pte. Simpson, W.W., z. Pto. Grint, B. H.M.A.S. Brisbane, to fight for the Championship of the J. Bartholomew. Both boxers missed badly in the early Light-Weight
E. M. Hanlongos, after which both landed heavily Colony. The Brisbane is expected. back ... A. II. Potta. and Frequently. Simpson wore his man here in June, but it is not likely that
Mr. J. B. Milne was the pianist and down and knocked him out before the arrangements can be made for the fight asked His Excellency to distribute the the programme was concluded with the round onded.
singing of God Save the King." prizes
(Continued on nezt Column).
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