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DOCKYARD "R.C.
COMMODORE PRESENTS SPORTS PRIZES.
A FAREWELL GIFT.
CORDIAL RELATIONS WITH THE NAVY EMPHASISED.
VARSITY RELAY
RACES.
AN OXFORD VICTORY:
"ETROCH-UIER", AGENCY.]
LONDON, Dec 1st. In the inter- Varsity relay races The cordial relations between at Cambridge Oxford University the ships on the China Station and beat Cambridge University by four the Dockyard have been very mark-events to three.
I trust you will keep ed. these cordial relations going in the coining year."
This was the keynote of a valedie- tory speech delivered by Com- anodore J. L. Pearson, R.N., CM.G. at the Dockyard Recrea tion. Club on Saturday evening of
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BILLIARDS.
CHINESE AND EUROPEAN
Y.M.C.A. MATCH.
On Friday night at the Chinese
the occasion of the annual distro-Y.M.C.A. a retura billiards match
tion
was played against the European of sports prizes won during
a friendly YMCA. This was the past season. The Club-house,
mateh not included in any league. which was prettily decorated, with
and was a part of the programme the Union Jack occupying a pro-
for the promotion of international minent placé above the improvised stage, proved rather small for the fellowship which is being carried very large gathering. The Presi-out by these two organizations, "dent of the Club. Mr. H. L. Ma The Chinese Y.M.C.A. won fairly kenzie, Naval Armament Store easily after a most sporting and Officer, occupied the chair, and sup-interesting contest."
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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 1928.
YACHTING.
NINETEEN CRAFT ENTER FOR CHALLENGE CUP.
There were nineteen shells com- peting fghthe Challenge Cup of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
The wind on Saturday. favourable and the boats all came home, in good time.
Was
The Handicap Class started out at 225 p.m., the Gaels at 2.30 p.m. and the Heyward Heys at 8.35 p.m. There were also three other yachts taking part in a separate race, starting out at 2.10 p.m. and the surprise was that they actual
fuished the same course earlier than some of the previous startera"
The results are given below:
Handicap Olass.
Diana (3ih), Colleen (2nd)
Rolla (3rd) Falcon (6th) La Linda (1st) Dorothee (4th)
Gael Glass.
Pierrette (2nd)
Joan (1st) Fiking (3rd)
Heyward
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BOXING TOURNEY.
HALL KNOCKS OUT CASTLE
FRASER AND MOORE FIGHT
STOPPED..
'The second boxing tournament held under the auspices of the Hong Kong Boxing Association was staged on Saturday night. though nothing spectacular was seen, the contestants gave a very good account of themselves.
Al.
REGISTERED DESIGNS.
ORDINANCE FOR THEIR PROTECTION.
“REGULATIONS APPROVED BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
MINISTER CAUSES GAS "EXPLOSION.”
AN ANGRY PROTEST.
DIPLOMAT TO WED, SHOP GIRL. FATHER CABLES FOR AN EXPLANATION.
New Your, Oct. 28th. Sir David Milne Watson, gover-
A romance between a wealthy nor of the Gas Light and Coke Company, London, has strongly Englishman and. a New York busi ness girl was revealed last month protested against a speech by Col. ----It is proposed to introduce at the Wilfred Ashley, Minister of Trans by the New York American, which Cobden Bridge, Southampton, in mick, a pretty blonde shop assis next meeting of the Legislative port, at the opening of the new-announced that Miss Betty McCor tant, will become the bride of Mr. J. R. Lawson-Johnston, formerly Council na ordinance to protect the which he referred to the future of registered proprietor of any design, electricity.
Sir David wai, chairman "at a honorary attaché at the Britisn registered in the United Kingdom,
Miss McCormick met Mr. Law. The "Objects & Reasons" state luncheon, at the Beckton works of Embassy, Washington.
the Gas Light and Coke Company.. that this Ordinance is one of three to members of the Coke Oven Manson-Johnston when he was on a trip alternativa "drafts of Ordinances,agers' Association. He quoted from to New York a
Colonel Ashley's speech, in which and, according to her mother, it which have been suggested fo-
was a case of love at first sight- the Minister urged the extension of
Reuter. adoption in this Colony by the the use of electricity in England: Right Honourable the Secretary of because of the immense saving of State for the Colonies, and is the labour-particularly to women- one of the three forms of suggested which would result from the em Ordinances which has been appro ployment of electrical appliances in member of a firm of City stock-
the tome.
few months ago,
There is no one more surprised as the reported engagement than. Mr. Lawson-Johnston's father, who is a
brokera.
The Arst intimation he had was the statement announcing the wed ding day. Mr. Lawson-Johnston anyone boosting electricity has is cabled to his son in New York, but
received no reply. to say, anyone directly connected up to a late hour yesterday he had with the business. But we do pra Mr. R. Lawson-Johnston is a test in the most emphatic manner
ston, the chairman of Bovril, Ltd.,
against Ministers of the Crownephew of Sir George Lawson-John- ing language such as that, and who confessed to a representative ing to bocst one industry at the of the Daily Express last night that the cabled message from New York. "I am com- was "Greek" to
expense of another.
The event of the evening was Lending Seamen Hafl's splendid knock-out against Castle. The áght between Fraser and Moore was stopped when it became ob. vious that Moore was getting more .. Finish-Correct-than he could stand.
ing cd
ed by the Hong Kong General
"I desire to protest," said Sir 4.13.50 4.12.30- The evenfagsprogramme open- Chamber of Commerce.
The object of this Ordinance, as David, with all the emphasis in my power. We do not object to 4.13.01 4.07.03 ed with Pte. Hume (125 Jos.) of the 4.00.204.09.20.0.S.B., facing Stoker Iningworth appears from section thereof, is competition. We do not object to
23.31 4.18.06 (325 lbs.) of HMS, Titania.
to ensure to the registered pro- This boat was nothing out of the prietor of any design registered in 4.10.80 4.00.92 4.17.11 4.11.15 ordinary. The soldier proved him the United Kingdom Binder the sef superior right from the start Fatents and Designs Acts 1907, and and Illingworth had to throw up TIME.
1919, or any Act amending or aub- Finish-Correct- the sponge after the second round. stituted for those acts, the like privileges and rights as though the ing
Carney r. Yarnell. ed 4.32.07 4.28.241 About the best fight of the even certificate of registration in the
ing was 4.47.19 4.37.40
seen when "Pte. Carney Caited Kingdom has been issued 4.34.03 4.25.07 (10 lbs.) and Stoker Yarnell (140)with an extension to this Colony.
lbs) took the ring... It was a ding Heys,
TIME.
"dong battle right from the start. Both fighters went for a knock-out, Finish Correct-
jag ed but Yarnet had splendid de 4:41.95 4,41.es fence. He earned the verdict on draw would have 4.49.25 4.42.95 points, but a 4.33.47 4.33.47 been a better decision in a good 4,36.49 4.36.49 many people's opinion,
Fraser v. Moore. The big fight of the evening in 4.49.18 4.43.32 the Welterweight Class was staged Race.
just after the interval between TIME. Marine Fraser of "H.H.S. Tamar Finish-Correct and A.B. Moore, of the Cumber
ing
land. The scheduled boat was 10 TIME. rounds, but Moore chucked in the 4.40.38 4.40.35 sponge, after the third round. 4.42.30 4.30 was a thrilling battle from the 4.44.49 4.41.10 start and Fraser won having given
double what he received. THE CLUB
7. NÁVY,
YESTERDAY'S RESULTS,
4.43.38 4.38.00
Individual scores: European why Wonder (5th) porting him, in addition to the.C.A.: Ponsford 150, Hillyer ringe (6th) Commodore, were Commander Phil-118, Taylor 128, Fogwell 138, Pyle Bluenose (1st) lips, Engineer-Captain W. Michell, 99, Walker 1, total 727. Chinese Boojum (3rd)
4.33.16 4,33.18 Chusa Speedwell (2nd) YMCA "Cheuk Toon Chief Constructor S. R. Tickner, 187, Wong Wai Lim 150, Ho Yin Zephyr (4th) Navy Store Officer Hayward, Lau 150. Leung Ka Chan 130. Luin (7th)
Young Pak Lin 130,. Lo Hat Kau Lieut.-Coindr. Bridge, Lieut. L: T
120, total $67. Mattias Constructor, W. J. Holt, Assistant Constructor. Surgeon Lieut.-Commander Hunt, and Mr. 1. J. Bickford, Vice-President of the Club.
On being called upon to dis tribute the sports prize, (a list of which is given below), the Com
Best Breaks: Ponsford, 28: Woog Wai Lim, 29.
An enjoyable musical entertain ment was provided in the course of the evening by a number of mem hers of the Club and by the Thracian Party. The artistes in eluded Mrs. Lockhart (songs), Mr. and Mrs. White (songs and duets)..
Separate
_AiZ2 (19) Daphine (nd) Halcyon (3rd)...
ed
The Club . Nave races were
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nodore expressed his pleasure at 311. Hall (humorous songs, conjureailed yesterday and resulted in a being present there that evening, asing, and selections on one-stringed win for the Navy by 11 points to Addle), Mr. Walsh (songs), Me Jones (songs), Mr. Gill (recitation), In the morning race (prepara- and the Thracian Quintette (sketektory gun 11.05 m., starting gun
course 11.10. a.m.) the The Coffee Stall ")..
Start: Chib Line West to East, Channel Rocks (P), Kowloon Rock (S), Channel Rocks (S). Mark on Line (S), Cust Rock Buoy (S). Finish Club Lina: West to East, Distance: 6.9 miles.
that was the last occasion he would be there ne he was leaving for Home this week. He would like to take that opportunity of thanking all the officers of the Dockyard for their work during the year. It had been, a very strenuous time for all
concerned, but there had been pract
tically
overtime and there
had beea, no, breakdowns and no failures. And that record had been accomplished in spite of the pre. sence of the First Cruiser Squad ron! He had noticed that, in 1 letter to the papers, someone had assorted that the advent of the First Cruiser Squadron had thrown do additional work on the Dock- yard, but they would know whether
Votes of thanks to the Commodore for presenting, the prizes and to the artistes who contributed to the pro gramme were awarded at the in- Stance of Mr. Bickford, the proceed ings terminating near midnight
In the afternoon race (prepara-
with the singing of the Nation tory gun 2.50 p.m., starting gun
Anthem.
THE PRIZE LIST.
Shooting. Championship, Mr. W. Cook; Runner-up, Mr. Wickenden,
Officers Challenge Cup, Mr. W. Cook: Runner-up, Mr. Latham.
Handicap Cup, Mr. Wickenden, Runner-up, Mr. Dawson.
Miniature Cup, Mr. Murgatroyd Mr. Cook has won the Club
9.35 p.) the соцгзе was: Start: Club Line West to East, Channel Rocks (P), Cust Rock Buoy (S), Kowloon Rock (3): Finish: Club Line East to West. Distance: 6.3 miles.
The Royal Navy" Yachts few a red cross on a white ground and the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club a white cross on a blue ground in the morning and vice versa in the afternoon.
Hall. Castle.
It
Castle was no match for Eall in their fight for the middleweight honours.
Half scaled at 136 lbs, and-Eastle- weighed in at 13 lbs.
Hall started on the aggressive the gong from the time. when sounded. Castle did his best to put up a good defence but to ne avail. Hall penetrated his "guard! times without number and succeed ed in sending his..an to sleep in the seventh round with a dandy. solar plexus.
Chamberlain v. Woolley,
AB, Chamberlain (149 lbs.) and
Pte. Woolley (150 lbs.) exchanged gloves in the Middleweight Class. Neither contestants had much ring. craft but Chamberlain by bull dog persistence earned the decision after & hard slogging' affair.
McDonnell v. Lunnox, A.B. Lunnox (118) lha) secured
verdict against Bandeman' the McDonnell in a six round contest. Both men tried for the knock out and at one stage McDonnell looked like the winner but the doughty Scotsman turned the tables in the Last two rounds and when the 'gong
that was 30 or not. There was an Championship and Officers Chal-by the Royal Navy in the morning sounded he was declared the win-
other point he would like to men- tion. The cordial relations between the ships on the Station and the Dockyard had been very marked. Only lately a Captain had told him that that was the best Dockyard he had ever been in touch with. He was not sure as to what he (the Captain) exactly meant, or whether all his legitimate requirements hal been fully met-laughter)ut there again they would know better than he! (Laughter.) He should like before leaving to wish all success to the Dockyard Recreation Club and to them all personally." He hoped that they would all en joy a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and that they would keep the cordial relations between the ships on the Station and the Dockyard going in the coming year. (Applause.)
The Club.
lenge Cup for four, consecutive
years. Messrs. Cook and Young were selected to represent the Colony in the Interport contests."
Tennis.
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Club Championship, Mr. W. E. Crocker; Runner-up. Mr. L. Luck
Men's Singles Handicap, Mr. Le Luck: Runner-up, Mr. C. R. Spittey.
Men's Doubles Handicap, Messrs. Hallahan and Jones: Runners-up, Messrs. Matthews and Wimble.
Ladies Singles Handicap, Mra Gall; Runner-up, Mrs. Pankhurst.
Tennis League, Hra" Gull and Mr. Luck; Runners-up, Mrs. Jacob- son and Mr. Moore.
Yachts were drawn for before the morning race and the yachts sailed were sailed by the Club in the afternoon.
The Officials. Officers of the Day:-Mr. A L Shields (Commodore R. H.K.Y.C.). Lt. Comdr. T. H. Drummond.
Sailing Committee:-.H.Z.Y.C. Oficial Time Keeper:- Chiel Yeoman of Signals J. Swetland.
MORNING RACE.
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LESSON SERMON, FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, HONG KONG.
"Ancient and modern necrom: ancy, dias mesmerism and hypnot- ism, denounced" was the subject The results of the morning race of the Lesson-Bermon in
Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, December 2nd.
were
all
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Swimming.. Club Championship, Mr. R. Jones. Undress and Dress Race, Mr. J. Alford.
Ladies' Handicap, Mies M. George.
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[Miss George "was second in the
MUTOBE ladies race
the Harbour.]
Nott Cup, Mr. R. Reeves. Duck Hunt in number, Messrs. H. Owens and L. Faulknor.
Musical Lifebuoys, Mr. L. Faulk
nor.
Inter-departmental Relay, 3 No.,, Messrs. W. B. Holt, A. B. Serridge, and R Harvey
The President of the Club paid a striking tribute to the manner in which the Club, had been run. He was only the Chairman and the real work had been done by their. officials and Committee, to whom they were all very much indebted. On behalf of the Club he had to "thank the Commodore most cordial
ly for the great interest he had always taken in the Club. As they kaew, the Commodore and Mrs.
Greasy Pole, Mr. L. Faulknor. Pearson had graced their sports
Obstacle Race, Mr. R. Blacklock. gathering and children's parties
Dockyard Derby, Mr. R. Jacobson. with their presence, which they
Billiards. greatly appreciated. Moreover, he had the utmost pleasure in intimat- Club Handicap: Winner, 'Mr. F. ing that the Commodore had just J. Jones; Runner-up, Mr. H. 11. given him a cheque for 950 for the Griffiths. Club. (Applause.) That donation Snooker Handicap: Wiener, Mr. been given without any restrictions, A. A Lewis; Runner-up, Mr. E. and the Committee would have to Beer. decide on the best use to which it
[Mr. Jones has made breaks of could be put. They all regretted over 100 in the Club on the forthcoming departure of the occasions (viz-128, 117, 116, 110, Commodore as it would not be pos and 105)., The D.R.C. were the run- sible for any of them-at least very ners up in the Steel Coulson few indeed-to serve under him Billiard League. The team includ again in the future. In conclusioned Messrs. Jones, Spittey. Lewis, He thanked the Commodore, in the Arm, Bell Bennett, and Sullivan.] name of the Club, for his practica!
interest in the Club and he asked
Departmental Shield..
GRANADOR
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By section 3 of this Ordination, whilst an injuretion is obtainab'e in every case "not falling within section where any infringement of copyright in a design is proved, no damages are recoverable against an innocent infringer of any de signu
him.
"Government Taking Sides." "It is not fair play, and it is "pletely in the dark," he said.
Mr. J. R. Lawian-Johnston is not fair to the great industries of coke and gas that the Government about twenty-six years of age and should take sides in this matters an all-round athlete, playing We are perfectly friendly with the lawn tennis, Ragby football, and electricity industry, and use a great cricket. deal of electricity in our works, bus it is a different thing for anyone such as the Minister of Transport using his great position to ndrer tise electricity."
His favourite hobby is motor rne- ing, and he has taken part in races at Brooklands on several occasions. Fie was educated at Eton and Harvard
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By section 4 the Supreme Court is empowered to make a declaration that exclusive privileges and rights in a design have not been acquired Mr. R. Ray, president of the Coke. in the Colony, under the provisions Oven Managers' Association, assu- of this Ordinance, by reason of the ciating himself with Sir David's re-electricity. "But that it should be existence of grounds which would marks, said that frequently they boosted exclusively, continued Ma justify the United Kingdom regis-saw speeches reported in the Press Ray, "by members of the Govern by competent and sometimes by in- ment to the detriment of our indus
(Continued on next Column). game." competent individuals regarding tries is not playing a white man's
tration being cancelled, under the law for the time being in force in the United Kingdom.
that I shall not see him? saith the
23: 24).
Do not I fill heaven and saith the Lord" (Jeremiah
Among the citations which com- prised. the Lesson-Sermon was the following from the Bible: "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that
Finished. Points. | doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to
Afternoon Race,
me in that day, Lord, Lord, have 日 we not prophesied in thy name
11 and in thy name have cast ous devils and in thy name done many
profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from 'me, ye that work iniquity (Matt. 7; 21-23).
The Lesson-Sermon also includ- ed the following passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to Finished. Points, the, Scriptures," by Mary Raker Eddy: "As named in Christian Science, animal magnetism
ROYAL" NAVY.
or,
hypnotism is the specific term for error, or mortal mind. It is the false belief that mind is in matter,
and is both evit and good; that evil is as real as good and more
powerful This belief has not one quality of Truth" (p. 103).
You can always be sure of getting out of the non- refillable bottle just what originally
went into it. Walker"
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to make sure of
When you pour from this bottle
Tilt the bottle quickly nearly de down, and the whisky will flow farely. Do not shake: the bottle while the whiskey in
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the Commodore to accept their best.1925. Won by C.E. Department. wishes for a pleasant voyage, And WC,D
piness in the future. (Applause.)
for all possible success and hap- 1928.
C.E.
1827,
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(Continued on next Column).
1928.
C.D.
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Total:-Royal Navy. 142: Royal 4 (Continued at foot of next column)' Hong Kong Yacht Club, 131.