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THE FUN OF THE FAIR.
SATURDAY'S BIG SUCCESS AT LEE GARDENS:
ABOUT $10.00 TAKEN ON THE DAY.
The Fun of the Fair" is over, over that is except for memories of an arduous day on the part of the helpers and of a novel entertainmens by the rest of the Colony.
Though exact Agares are not yet available about $10,000 wa taken on Saturday, which is about double what was raised last year at Government. House. Expenses have, however, to ive deducted.
From 3 p.. till the close Lee Gardens were crowded, all nationalities being "well represented and the whole affair was Kenerously supported.
SCENE AT THE OPENING.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 1927.
1 Ax disk- began to fall and the twinkling fairy lamps lit up Lee
·Shortly after three o'clock, the Gärdeni, other attractions, dancing, long" avenue of approch to Lee injuring and variety entertain Gardens, which, Kt with fairy lights, ments, somewhat relieved the con is a familar sight to al: whose work | jeztion round the stalls. Four Ettie or pleasure takes them to Wanchai | girls of the Quarry Bay Branch gove in the evening, was thronged by a' cosmopolitan crowd. Chinese, Sikhs, Tommies and bluejackets with their women folk were stream- ing in to the Fun of the Fair." Then the big ears arrived and out of them scrambled the little fairies from the Peak with their attend-
ant ambe...
come delightful Highland reels atf regular intervals.
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Mr. Lee Hy Son who was present with post of his family and charge of the Chinese conjuring which intrigued many spectators, and the various lilitary Bands were a con, stant source of pleasure.
Dragon and Fireworks. The main attractions at
night were the Dragon Procession and The military bands called the the Fireworks display. This procra- crowd to the central heights where
alon in which about twenty men the stalls were, but many
took part paraded the entire length and breadth of the gardens, and was stopped by the way by the shouts n great delight to ine Europeurs, of the showmen and the crack of
The Bery monster, about 15 feet coconuts from the enclosure pre-rated with multi-coloured beads. long, was made of green satin de- .sided over by the prison depart Its huge head was made of plaster ment. Above the noise and laugh and men had to be encased in the wriggle the ter rang out a childish treble "Ooh nima in order to Donkeys and in
"Dragon" along. a very short while a procession was formed of tiny grey donkeys each with an" sexdited coild rider, a stalward blue- jacket to lead the beast and an anxious amuk in attendance.
Up on the ventral plateau the stall holders were having a busy time even before the official opening by Lady Clementi who cut a ribbon with a pair of scissors presented to her by Miss Nancy King, who received 10 cents in exchange to avert the evil eye
Around the centre of the grounds, the Guard of Honour, consisting of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, took
up their position to await the ar- rival of Lady Clementi, whose ap- proach was heralded by pipers from the Scots Guards, the Cameronians and the King's Own Scottish Bor- derers.
faster Cyril Kotewall then pre- a specially designed pro- sented gramme of the day's doings to Lady Clernenti. Lady Clementi, accom- panied by Rev. G. T. Waldegrave (Commissioner of the Hong Kong Boy Scouts Association) then in spersed, the Guards of Honour, and waden tour of the stalls, con- gratulating the helpers co the re- sults of their arduous labour in the past few months.
The Stalls.
The attractive stall of the Ameri can Kandy Kids proved most temp:- ing to all comers and they did a roaring trade. We felt that some of the other stall-holders were some- what humpered by lack of room, to display their goods to best ad- vantage, but despite this there was no lack of buyers.
many fish lanterns made of rice The procession was followed by
paper and men beating heavy gongs and druma.
The fireworks were shot off on a
platform erected on the lower part
of the garden.
The Motor Car Raffle was con ducted by Capt. Jacobs-Larkcom and Mr. Richard Lee. They had ready buyers for chances to win a
seater Studebaker Coupe. The winning tickets was No. 972, which as said to have been drawn by a little girl, whose giver.
name
WAS. Bot
WINNING TICKETS. The winning tickets for the vari- ops rates were as follows: --
Ladies' Rama.
Prize.
1 Lamp standard and shade 93 end Rattan Chair with
ard Pouffe
Cushions
is
210
4th
Rattan Table
100
a
Waste Paper Basket
RIL
Vase
136
7th
Ash Tray
109
Men's Raffi..
Prize.
1st Dressing Gown end Cardiaan
Bed Two Coloured Shirts: 4th Tie and Handkerchief 5th Two pairs socks
6th Bath slippers
7th Handkerchiefs
sth Walking Stick Bch Cuff Links 10th Collar Pin
330 215
U.S. BASEBALL. LAWN BOWLS.
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NATIONAL AND AMERICAN SATURDAY'S TRIAL MATCH
ON C.C.C. GREEN.
LEAGUE:
THE RESULTS OF LAST WEEK | NO REPUTATIONS ENHANCED.
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[RECTER'S AMERICAN SKAVICK]
New York, October 1st. The following are the results in the National and American Base Lal League for last week-from Saturday, September 24th, to Fri- day, September 30th:-
National League. Saturday (Sept. 94th):
Pittsburg 1, New York 3. Cincinnati 1, Brooklyn o. Cincinnati 3, Brooklyn 5. St Louis 4 Boston . Sunday (Sept. 23):
Chicago 10. Philadelphia 2.
Brooklyn o, New York 0. Chicago 1. Pittsburg 2 Chicago 1, Pittsburg 4. St. Louis 4, Boston 1. St. Louis 0, Boston 5. Cincinnati 3. Philadelphia 9. Monday (Sept. 20th)
Philadelphia 13, New York 2.. Chicago o. Pittsburg 1. Cincinnati 1. St. Louis a Tuesday (Sept. 27th):
Philadelphia, New York & Chicago 1, Pittsburg 2 Cincinnati 1, St. Louis 4. Wednesday (Sept. 8th):
Thursday (Sept. 29th):
Philadelphia, New York 3.
Cincinnati, St. Louis. Boston, Philadelphia 7 Friday (Sept. 30th):
Boston 12, Philadelphit Cincinnati 9, Pittsburg 1 Brooklyn 10, New York 5. (Game called off at seventh inning owing to darkness.)
American League." Saturday (Sept. 24th):
New York 6, Detroit o Philadelphia, Cleveland 3. Philadelphia 3, Cleveland 4. "Washington 5. St. Louis 9..
Boston 3, Chicago: 0. Sunday (Sept. 23th):
New York 1, Detroit 6. Washington 10, St. Louis 0. Cleveland 10 Chicago 1. Monday (Sept. 26th):
Boston 2, Washidgton 4. Boston Washingten 11. Cleveland 1, Detroit 2. Tuesday (Sept. 27th):
.
New York 7. Philadelphia 4. Wednesday (Sept. 28th):
Baston 1, Washington 2. Boston 4. Washington 6. Thursday (Sept. 29th)
New York 15, Washington 4. Philadelphia 1, Boston G. Friday (Sept. 30th):
New York 4, Washington 2. St. Louis 4. Cleveland 3.
St. Louis Cleveland 4
Chicago 5, Detroit 4. Chicago 4. Detroit 1.
VISCOUNT ISHI.
ARRIVES EN ROUTE TO JAPAN,
Viscount Ishi, the former Minis ter of Foreign Affairs and Ambas- 317sador of Japan in Paris since 1920, 203 arrived bere yesterday on the Sur 132 Haru rn route for Japan. The D3 Sun Maru leaves for the North 111 to-day.
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particularly busy day, they were certainly entitled to a little relaxa tion to listen to the massed' bands
and generally to get their share of
the fair.
The Saale to an excellent day the Cameronians and the Queen's was given by the massed Bands of in a symphonic medley, and a most impressive rendering of the National Anthem.
While at Singapore last week he visited the Eastern Bureau of the League of Nations Health Organ. isation.
Viscount Ishi is one of the oldest members of the Council of the League of Nations and has taken great interest in the health activi Lies of the League.
THE BLIND HOME.
The annual sale of work in aid of the Blind Home will be held the Helena May Institute December 6th. It is scarcely neces done at this institution, comments sary to mention the excellent work St. John's Cathedral Notes, and it is hoped that the people of Hong Kong will come to the sale and liberally support this deserving cause. The articles for sale are principally knitted goods.
(BY "R. BIAS,”]
As far off as ever is the selection of the wiceing Leam against Shanghai in the interport lawa towls match Far from the third crial game oa the Craigongower C.C. green on Saturday afternoon throwing any light on the
problem,
it but obscured the issue, which is not surprising in a way when it is seen how tenaciously the Selec- tion Committee adhere to the original sixteen who figured in the first of the trials. If three trials cannot make them see daylight. that is their affair, but the rest of the bowling community have only to shut their eyes on the day of the interport match and crust in Pro vidence.
The Play.
With the exception of two woods. one from Ackinson (a yard short)į. and Holland (yards steamy), the firss head was superb, and had all the others been half as good, the spectators would have been jolly glad they spent ar, afternoon watch. ing bowls when they might have gone to the Fun o' the Fair " or a cricket match or a mecer, match. The best shots came from Cullen and Wallace, and in the end the latter extracted one shot.
The second bead saw Atkinson three yarda through and then a yard short. Laing got no nearer than the first flag, but made amends by lying jack, high. Smith was short and then grazed a wood and lay a jossy encond. Basa was heavy with his first and then put in a
good shot. Holland was heavy
twice, and Cullen was first a yard through and then sent up, a fine wood. Wallace was a shide wide and Pendered was a yard short one shot for Pendered
In the third head play was poor, and the next head saw the first four players piling up a barricade two and three yards short. The on- lookers had the surprise of their lives in the fifth head-both Laing and Atkinson had actually touchers!
Doubtless the selectors'
aote- books got busy! A good head saw Wallace gain one shot. The sixth head was fair and Pendered scored one. Totals: 3-3. Good shots by Laing, Basa and Smith featured the next hend and alter Wallace lay two Pendored saved one. Atkinson led the way to the jack in the eighth head and then every one else started putting in blocks or getting wooded, and Wallace had a ridiculously easy three (Score
3). The tenth head was no bet ter, not a decent wood being thrown up. The twelfth was much better, Atkinson, Basa and Laing putting up. one good wood. Net result: one shot for Pendered. Score: 11-4 The best shots in the succeeding head were bowled by Laing, Atkin- son, Smith, and Cullen, the latter being responsible for another shot going on the board for Pendered's rink. In the 14th head Basa sent up the first decent wood, which was taken out by Holland, who up to now had been trying in vain to get his in length. Holland's bowl was displaced by Cullen and of course Holland had "next to be short. Finally Wallace got, in couple of beauties and got four shots to his credit on the board. Score: 15-5.
After The Tea Interval;
After a sumptuous tea, typical of Craigengower hospitality, a most woeful head was witnessed. In the 16th bead the first decent shots came from Smith, one being a wriggler. Next head saw the No. 1's add
very much of. In the next Atkin- sen was a yard through and then on five yards short. Laing, Smith and Basa were also short. Pendered ed two shots. Score: 20-8 Laing did better than Wallace and gather- lay on the jack, but was displaced by Atkinson. Smith and Holland each sent along a good 'un, as did Cullen and Pendered, the net out- come being two more for the latter's tink, Final score:-
Atkinson Smith
Particulars of the results of the drawings of the other raffies bad The Children's Paradise. not yet been completely drawn up at the conclusion of the Fair, and Lee Garden was a children's para- dise that afternoon from the dont was understood that they would keys by the entrance, and the not, be ready for publication until socoanut shy alongside where amil-o-day. The ladies in charge could ing convicts" cheered the little not be blamed for this, as, after a riders to the wonderful Shuts the Shate. Commander Byron RN who was in charge of the Shute " certainly deserves unlimited tanks for his valour in shepherding a -constant stream of children up the steps and down the perilous slide. For 2 cents you could have one gloricus slide on a custom sledge into the arms of a waiting blus jacket, and a “dellar bought a sen." son ticket for the day.
Was The Fair a Success? Tea in the open under the big Opinion is unanimous that the trees which
crown the central Fun of the Fair will be long ro- plateau offered a delightful rest to membered. The officials and help- many weary parents.
Some Of The Helpers. It was en ers are to be heartily congratulated, excellent tea with piles of fresh and it must be acknowledged that In our issue of Saturday, we had sandwiches and cakes and from it was through their unfailing inadvertently left out a few names where one sat or what appeared energy that the successful result of the long list of helpers, which we to be large inverted flower pots was achieved..
now append below. the huddled roofs of Wanchai were: Exact figures of the money col- lost to view, only the hills rising lected could not be obtained yester- above the tree tors.
day, but the Hon. Secretary (Mira. Flower pots of a different kind King) informs us that Saturday's attracted a large crowd among taking were about $10,000, but the them Sir Shoa Son Chow and the Committee do not yet know what Hoo, Mr. Katewall. Under one of their expenses will be." twelve numbered pots was hidden a dollar note, for 20 cents one could try aneshiek What is it?" The officials of the Hong Kong asked Sir Shou San Chow. "Gam Women's Guild and Miniatering bling, well I know a good many Children's League are as follows: kinds of gambling but this is new Patroness: Lady Clementi, B.ME. to me," and he smilingly produced President: Mrs. W. T. Southora, a dollar. Unfortunately neither be Vice-President: Mra E. D. C. not "Mr. Kotewall who also staked Wolfe. Hon. Secretary Mrs. T. a dollar won on that occasion. King. Hon. Treasurer: Mrs. D. W. though they probably went back Tratman.. General Committee: and had another try.
Mrs. Pearson, Mrs. Robinson, Mra. There was nat one of the vari-Hornell, Miss Atkins, Miss News ous attractions which did not attract hole, Miss Woo, Mrs. Franks, a large crowd, and the young Mra. Templeton, Mrs. Noll (vice cheapjacks" and sellers of raffle Mra. Murdoch), Mrs. Smalley, Mrs. tickets did a roaring trade. We Crapnell, Mrs. Lea Hy San, Mr. rather wished these young people Wynne Jones, Mr. Pau, Mr. Deakin, had been dressed in some fancy Dir. Lee Bab Hung, Mr. Richard costums which would have added to Lee, Mr Harmon. Organizing their pleasure and the decorative Secretaries for The Fun o' The attraction of the fair, but perhaps Fair Mrs. T. H. King and Mr. something of the sort may be done Peter Pau next year.
Oficials,
(Continued on mext Column.)
University Branch: Mr. Peter Pau, cigarette stall.
Victoria Branch Mrs. H. K. Holmes, Woollies Stall
Various: Basket Stall: Mrs. Blair
M.CL. Stall: Miss Woo, M.B.E.
Donkey Bidea: Miss J. Ho Tung Dragon Procession, Chinese Con- juring, Fireworks, and Punch and Judy: Mrs. Lee By San.
Guessing Competitions, Ranger Guides, Miss Bedford.
Motor Car Raffle (presented by Capt F. Baylis): Capt. Jacobs Larkcom, H.E., and Mr. Richard Lee.
Guard of Honour provided by Boy Scouts and Girl Guides.
First Aid Detachment provided by St. John Ambulance Brigade.
To-night's "M.U.L. Dance.
A dance will be given to-night at the City Hall under the auspices of the Police Branch of the M.C.L. will Whitey Smith's Orchestra furnish the
music. The dance starts at 9 p.m. and everyone is assured of a good time.
Holland
Wallace
Ling -Baca
Cullen Pendered."
(skip) 20 (skip)
The Verdict.
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From my notes on the play it will be seen that nothing brilliant was seen, nothing to guide the selectors, and nothing to increase our confidence in a win over Shang. hai. Wallace was not near so good as before, although some of his shots were classy. Pendered was off on the whole, Cullen more than justified his place the best player next to Wallace. Holland wasted the first 20 woods trying to find his length. Basa and Smith played be.. low their previous performances. The No. 1'i were .005 better than before, but will have to go & long way to cope with the Shanghai No. 1 unless, which is just as likely (to be quite fair) the latter finds the green too intiteate a problem for him to overcome in ons match.
Another Trial Game.
The Selection Committee after- wards met and decided to play an other, trial match on Sunday after- noon, October 9th, the teams being: Laing, Cullen, Holland, and Wallace (skip),
Atkinson, Morrison, Omar, fand W. Macfarlane (skip).
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