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LOCAL CRICKET.
CLUB TEAM AGAINST
KOWLOON.
THE CALCUTTA
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RUGBY CUP
THE FANTASTIC ORIGIN OF FAMOUS TROPHY.
A REMINDER OF OLD DAYS IN INDIA.
The following will represent the Hong Kong Cricket Club against the Kowloon Cricket Club on Saturday on the Hong Kong Cricket Club ground, commene ing at 9 pm sharp-E. J. R Mitchell (Captain), A. C. Beck, Captain, R. L. Burnett, R.N., E. R. Duckitt, J..E. Richardson, Lieut. A. M. Anstruther, R.E., D. McClub and the Calcutta Cup) was one Lellan, L. T. Ride, W. D. Falley, of the most ilustrious players of his J. E. Potter and A. D. Lowson.
day. He went up from Tonbridge to Clare, Cambridge, at the begin- ning of the Eighties, when the KOWLOON GOLF. Bront Oxford Rugby movement un; der Harry Vassall was developing. He captained Cambridge, England, MUSTARD & CO. WIN HONG and Blackheath, and was a mighty
FOURSOMES.
forward in an era when forward play was forward play-
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HONG KING DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1801932.
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RUGBY TOUR IN AUSTRALIA
SULLIVAN CAPTAINS STRONG BRITISH TEAM.
mand.
UNION CHURCH, KOWLOON
CONCERT AND DRAMATIC EVENING
LAST NIGHT'S SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION.
EUROPEAN HIELD BLAMELESS.
SEQUEL TO MOTOR FATALITY.
LADY OXFORD PLEADS FOR divorce; the poor cannot. Wo
MORE DIVORCE
DOES NOT WEAKEN
MORALS."
must determine what is bead-For- Humanity. That morala ard waakens od by divorce is in opposition to my experionos.
Dr. W. E Geikie-Cobb, Rector. of St Ethalburga, said that the
Was it fait, he asked for a woman to be bound by a contract no matter how much it was broken By the other party↑ "For better
A gathering of London Free only indissoluble marriage was the Mr. Sobofield sat ha Coroner in Church ministers passed a rasolu.marriage where husband and wife 'a death enquiry at the Contral tion at the City Temple in favour loved with an unending love. Magistracy yesterday when Mr..of the general basis of reform in Calagan, who is employed by the the marriage law as laid down by the Royal Commission on Divorce Hong Kong Electric Company, was held to be blameless regarding the death of a Chinese woman who was knocked down by his car in Hennes-
March 33. sey Rond on
London, March 22-One of the strongest combinations over sont abroad by the Rugby League will Mr. Charles J. Bruen Marriottavo England on April 13 for a
A very successful concert and who contributed to the Morning in Australia and Now Zealand. dramatic entertainment was bold Put the following article on the James Sullivan, who will make his under the auspicns of the Kowloon Church Young Peoples origin and history of the Calcutta third trip overseas, has been ap-Union
pointed captain, and Bryn Evans, Society last night in the Church of Swinton, is to be second in com-Hall. Both musical and humorous itcina were presented, while the The chosen players and their pos-programme also included two short play the standard of acting in
It appears that at 4.15 p.m. "on tions are as follow:
Fullbacks: Jatnes Sullivan which was very high. Mrs. H. L. that date Mr. Gahagan was driving Wigan) previous tourist and 1999-Lockhart and Mrs. F. 3. W. Smith,
a Fiat chr along Hennessey Road 30 Test match player, and A. J. vocalist and accompanist, respec Risman (Salford).
tively; were provented by indisponiin an easterly direction as about Right-wing throoquarton: --A. lion from taking part, Mrs. W. H. miles per hour, and whan op- Elluby (St. Helens), previous Robson and Mr. B. Baldwin taking posite Canal Road East, a Chinese tourist and 1990-30 Test match their
places.
toolie woman, named Loung Woon, The followidg WAS the player, and B. Hudson (Salford):
gris-
began, to cross the road dingonally, 1-8olo: Mrs. W. H. Robson, with two buckets of limewash on a
"April Is A Lady,"
carrying pole over her shoulder. „
As the Calcutta Cup dates back In the anal of the Hong Four- comes played over the Kowloon over fifty years (to 1878 to be exact) noursu on Sunday, Mustard & Co, some details of its origin may not (Messrs. Macknight and Cave) debe uninteresting to the present gan- forted the Godown Co. (Messrs, oratio. The more so as ono pomo- times hearsWales may win the Eastman and Groves), by 4 and 3.
Cup, or Ireland. may lose it." According, however, to the con- LOCAL FOOTBALL. itions of the donors, only England
for Scotland can hold it.
TWO LEAGUE FIXTURES
TO-DAY,
At
Right centrs threequarters :-8. Brogdan (Huddersfold), 1929-30 Test match player, and A. Atkin- son (Castleford).
Left centre threequarists:—J. (Wakefield) and W. Robinson
Dingsdale (Warington),
1920-30
Test match player....
Loft wing throoquarters—-S.
j
מיזמן
-Mr. Si A. Sweet will any a few
words.. 3.-Quartetto : "
"Peaceful Night" (German). “Johnny Sands'...(T. Coleman); St. Andrew's Quartette..
A Terrible
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Journey (M. Cooper), Characters:
Miss Jemimaa Spriggs (Elderly
In 1879 a young Englishman, G. A. Jates Rothney, arrived in Cal-Smith (Leeds), 1929-30 Test maten 1.--Ons Act Play: cutta. At Home he had been a keen player, and J. T. Woods (Barrow). mumber of the Oakfeld "F.C. Sarummage half-backs:-B. Evans this date there was no Rugby club (Swinton), previous tourist and Two football matcher in the Hongir India, only an occasional match 1989-30 Test match player, and L. Kong, Football Lengue are arranged between one regiment and another. Adams (Leeds)." to take place this sternoon as
Rothney missed his football, andy follows, both games being played on
moeting other Englishmen the the same ground at Happy Valley: aluminf of the Public Schools, his
Division I
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Out halfhacks. Ivor Davis (Halifax) and F. Pollard Wake field).
Hooker-forwards:-L L White (Hunalot) and J. Lowe (Leeds).
Front row forwards-W. A.. Williams
· Lady) gr Mrs. G. Laib. Miss Nellie Fane (Her Neich)...
She hesitated, ran first one way then the other, and in spita di a
the driver, was swervo and slackoning of speed by struck by the Bumper of the ear.
Mr. Gahagan atopped, telephoned" for the ambulance, and then report od the accident to the police.
Medical Evidence.
Dr. G. H. Thomas testified to Miss R. F. Ingram, the woman being admitted to the Misa Doris Grant. (A Friend)...Government Civil Hospital at 4.55 Miss M, McCaw: P.. on March 23. She died about Bessie (The Maid) .....
five minutes later. A post mortem efforts lod to the formation in November, 1872, of the Calcutta
Miss Pat Langmead. examination revealed, the fact that (Kick-off at `8.10 p.m; sharp).
the woman had multiple injuries, t F.C. Of this. he was the Secretary,
SHORT INTERVAL. EK.F.C. Police, HK.F.C.easurer, and dominating spirid.
||ruptured spleen and injuries to the (Salford), previous 1-Solo Mrs. W. H. Robson:
ribs Asked by Mr. Schofield if ground. Refpree: P.0. Dibb.
Trying Conditions,
Test match-Mr: Sweet will say a few more the rib injuries were consistent The colours were red and white player, J. Thompson (Leeda), 3. words.
with the woman having been run. (Kick-off at p.m. sharp). J. E. Taylor, an old Clapham Wright (Swinton) and Silcock
over, witness said that there were 12th Battery . RAO.C., H.K.Rover, was elected Captain, and a {(Widnes);
no marks pointing to that, but her F.C. ground. Referee: Mr. Law ground was obtained near Fort
injuries were consistent with having William, between the Flassy Gato
been knocked down.
rende.
"Division II.
TENNIS DOUBLES FINAL
POSTPONED:
ment weather.
and Eden Gardens. Matches were
tourist nnd 1999-30
3.--Quartette:
An Evening Lullaby'
(W. Shaw) "Jack and JilJ: (H. Kearton).
58 Andrew's Quartette:
Second row forwards: -M. Hodx. son (Swinton), W. Horton (Wake field, previous tourist and 1929-30 | played against the Military, Civil Test match player, A. E. Fildes. One Act Play: Terrill's
((St. Holens) and N. Fender (York). Servants, and Civilians; also Inter-.)
Loose forwards: -J. hational matches, England the
Feetham Characters;- (Salford) and F. A. Butter (Swin- World, or Scotland and Ireland v. the Rost. The keenest match, howtou), both 1920-30 Test match plny, ever, was against the Fort, who
¡ers.
The final of the Open Doubles Tennis Champions, which was to have been held yesterday, was put were captained by an old Har.
Seven Welahmen. off until today, owing to the inclerovian, A. T. Leslie. For this on-
The team includes seven, Welsh counter both sides practised at 100 men, of whom Williams, Thompson and Fender are former Welsh Rugby in the shado !»
The Rading playors of the Cal-Union Internationals, Leeds, Sal- cutta F.C. whose names deserve pra. ford and Swinton each contribute servation ware:-Q. V. Yule, W. K. four players, Edda, C. R. Hart, and G. W. Buckland (Rugby), E. J. Shört, J.
CANTON'S TENNIS STAR.
PROBABLE VISIT.
The programme will consist of eighteen matches, the first being W. Hind, 3. W. Hawkina, and Fwith the Metropolis on May 28 and Weather permitting, exhibition
D. Broughton (Wellington), P. J. the last on July 20. As is custom- matches will be staged to-morrow Aikinson, H. R. King, and R. ary the "King's birthday holiday and Friday in which George Bodi-waine (Haileybury), E. G. Harri-weekend is being used to advant ker and Loung Tak Kroog, respoe son (Blackheath Proprietary), and
age, New South Wales being met
THE SCHNEIDER TRIO.
"PROGRAMME FOR THIS EVENING'S CONCERT.
W. S. Schurr (Dedham):
Fix "
(Gro. Peover).
James Derwent (A Bachelor)...
Mr. G. R. Leib. Peter Ferrill (Deqwent's Chum) Mr. T. R. Ingram. Mrs. Peter Ferrill (Ferrill's.
Wife).....Miss M. C. Braga. Miss Selina Serton (Rich Yoting
Lady)...Mrs. E. W. Niblett Kitty (Derwent's Maid)
(Miss M. M. Langmend. Accompanist: Mr. R. Baldwin.
HONG KONG RIFLE CLUB.
FIXED
At a Coromittee meeting of the Hong Kong Rifo Club held last Right it was decided that the open- ing shoot should take place
on
cere-
tively, champáņu", and runner-up of Bothnay's character, which is on June. 4. The early date for the RATE OF OPENING SHOOT Canton, will be featured against given in the Football Annual" of first challenge against Australia local players on the Stand Court the period, shows the stamp of man The definite programme will pret he was, namely, "A most devoted will, no doubt, be criticised as the and unflagging player, always co: team is due to arrive only a fors ably be drawn up some time to the ball; a dead tackler; never night before the Test. day. The visit is being organised missis, a game, whether match or
Queensland will be mes at Bris by the Lawn Tennis Association. practice."
In 1874 the Clab was greatly bane on Saturday, June 11, and strengthored by the arrival of the the Second Test, also at Brisbane, Saturday, May 7, at 4 pm. old Clifton International, S. (later will be played on June 15. The Sir Stephen) Finney. Speaking of third and concluding Test is to be occasion to formerly open the now Advantage will be taken of the Finney remind me that one 00- cusion at Twickenham we asked played on Saturday, July 10,
Kowloon Tong range, and it is An option has been secured on hoped that there will be Fred Stokes, the captain of the first three English tearns to meet "Brot-
the Sydney Cricket Ground, the monisl firing of the first shots land, whom he considered to be the een staged many great gricket Club who have been waiting for the famous enclosure in which have Prospective members of the Rifle best halfback of any period. His Tests between England and Aus shooting to begin before joining the reply was:Give me Finney everytralia. It was on this ground in Club. are notified that applications 1920 that a record was made for should be addressed to the Hon. Ousted by Polo.
the Rugby League code, when for the General Secretary, Mr. A. H. Stad- The Club flourished till 1877, when opening match with British touristsman, ofo The Hong Kong Daily The following is the programose many of the members took to the attendance reached 75,000 and Preit, Ice House Street. to be rendored by the Sehneider poto, which was then coming in, the recipts £8,739. Here the Trio at the Helena May Institute that it was decided to disband. State matches and the two Sydney
Blessed with considerable surplus Toate will take place." this evening, commencing at 0.20 funds, a grand dinner was suggest It is doubtful, however, whether follows:-
ed. Rothney, however, carried his the Rugby League will, under the Triq No. 2 in B Fint Major....point, namely that a cup should be present crippling economic condi
purchased with the funds and pre- tions, get sich rich returns as they sented to the Rugby Union, to be did in 1023, when the gross taking Sydney; 6. New South Wales at. hald yearly by the winners of the wart £239,550, the League't share Sydney 8, v. Lismor; 11, Queens. England and Scotland match. Be being £23,294. ing in England in 1880, Rothney was a guest at an International dinner at Manchester, and was then thanked for the handsome cup of Indian workmanship.
p.m...
(a) Allegro;"
(b) Larghetto.
(c) Allegretto.
Mozart.
2-Trio in A...Ildebrando Pizzetti.
(a) Mosso e Arioso, (b) Largo..
(c) Rapsodia di Settembro.
(Composed in 1926).
Interval,
timo."
New Zealand Matches.
P
In Australia
May 28, Metropolis at Sydney. June 1, . Orange; 4, 1st. Test. at
land, at Brisbane; 15, : Brisbane League, 18, Second Test, at Bria bano; 20 Wide Bay; 22, . Rock- It has been decided that, for Champion; 23, «. Townsville; 28, 2: economy, the touring party shall Cairns.
It used to bayan unwritten Inw return to England by the Panama July 2, .Ipswich; 6, ToowoOD- that members of the original CalCanal route instead of travelling man; D, . New South Wales, at Vancouver. The Sydney; 13, v. Newcastle; 16, Third cutta FC. had free seats at the overland from England and Scotland match. tenan will leave Australia at the Test, at Sydney; 20 r. "Waggar.. George Alexander James Rothneyond of July to commence a short
In New Zealand. died near London in January, 1023eries of matches in New Zealand.
July 27, . North Auckland, at The Calcutta F.O. has, we are glad leaving the latter Dominion on to say, been revived and flourishes August 23 and sailing through the Whangarei, 30, First Test, at Auck- to-day In the records of the anal it will be possible for the land
August 2, v, South Auckland, at original Club we notion, this ex- players to reach England on Sept. picasion in the character of a about a month after the open- Tanteri: 6, Combined Team at three-quarter, namely that heing of the 1932-33 season, 80 that Dunedin, 10, 4. West Coast, at mugs well. The term is unthe like that supply members for Grormouth13, Second Testat The second programme, Wednes familiar to us, but we take it that the tour will not be handicapped. Christchurch; 17, North Island,
3-Trio Op. 38. Gretschaninow.
(a) Allegro Appassionato. ́ ́(h) Lento' Ass).
(c) Finale.
Next Wednesday's "Concert.
day, April 20, will consist of Triss it means what present scribes tormontinued at foot of next column.) Auskland.
The itinerary of the tour is as at Wellington; 20, Third Test,
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