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THE ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE M.C.C.
"EQUIRE" OSBALDESTON.
ARTICLE VII.
(GY R. ABBIT)
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'ALL-INDIA'S HOCKEY
TEAM.
OLYMPIC GAMES WINNERS
· HERE NEXT WEEK,
TO PLAY HONG KONG SIDE.
season.
All-India's Hockey Team, who proved far and away the best side at the recent Olympic Games in Cali- fornia, is expected in Hong Kong Mr. George Osbaldeston 1787-1866 next week by the Chichibu Maru, was born in the year in which A match against Hong Kong has the Marylebone Cricket Club was been arranged and this should be one of the outstanding sporting founded, and first played for it in 1809. He was a fine all-round ath events of the Autumn lote as skilled at shealing or hunt. Hockey players will of course turn ing as at cricket, and was almost up in full force, and we are sure knowa MK "Squire, all sport loving people in the nated at Eton and Oxford he Colony will give their support. It developed into a very fast bowler, is not often that world champions sid lo have required two long triumph of the All-India Team at stops! As a bat he was not ner the Olympic games can be realised when it is called to mind that bapa in the same class as Budd or Fard Frederick Beavelerk but he they beat Englund by five goals to shushed very hard, and his best, and, in the semi-final routed performance was when he scored Japan by eleven goals 112 and 08 for the M.C.C. r. Mid. Thoir gut triumph, however, dirsex at Lord's in 1810.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1932.
MACAO RACES.
SOME SELECTIONS FOR
THE PUNTERS.
· TIPS FOR TO-MORROW.
[BY
"MORNING DEW."]'
At Inst, hfter a respite of three: months, racegoers will have plenty of their favourite sport, the first meeting being dra to take place te- morrow in Macao gn the Areia Prota Course, to be followed by a meeting in Hong Kong on the 17th and another on the 24th,
There are six avonta on the card
for to-morrow and the programme should occupy three hours. The 8.8. Taishan and the Venezia are both leaving Hong Kong at 8.15 andre turning from Macao at 6 p.m., so,
KOWLOON GOLF CLUB.
SUCCESSFUL YEAR REVIEWED.
NEW OFFICE-BEARERS ELECTED.
The Kowloon Golf Club hold
MOTOR-CYCLE
GRAND PRIX
GLEN HILL WINS ON A NORTON
[THROUGH ARUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Sept. 8.
K.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
MIXED DOUBLES SEMI- FINALS DECIDED.
CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
TO-DAY.
The semi-final matches of the cycle race over 228 miles of Mixed Doubles Handicap of the road in the Isle of Man took place Kowloon Cricket to-day in heavy rain.
their eighth ordinary annual genTHE Senior Grand Prix motor eral meeting in the West Lounge, of die European Y.M.C.A., Kowloon, yesterday evening, when a repro sentative gathering of membora attended.
Chairman's Speech.
the chair, is opening his presidenti Mr. J. H. Hunt, who occupied
al address snid
The annual repoft and statement
Tí
Low-lying clouds on the moun- tains over which the road passes reduced visibility in some parts to a few yards. Forty-four machines
entered.
There were many minor ageidents owing to skidding and twelve riders were eliminated as a result of water
ponotrating the magnetoes of their machines.
and attained such pace that he is are seen in Hong Kong, and the that those who make the trip to the move their adoption: We have had Record speeds were out of tho
It in an unfortunate thing thas his cricket for the Marylohone Club was restricted to a period of ten years and thint his connection with the Club terminated in a vez Atupid way. It seems that Obal deston's great forte single wicket cricket. in ordinary Katnes
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Portuguese Colony will have at least one and a half hours to them selves both before and after the race meeting. to one.
Tho entries, with the exception
question, but the race was won at an average speed of 67.32 miles per hour by Glen Hill on a Norton.
Daniel also on a Nortin
WAS
! came in the final when the United of the race for Australian ponino GOE. J. W. Sandilands. I should, second at a speed of 60,97 m.þ.h. and
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States of America went down to the tune of 24 goals to mil.
gaine.
That is the proposition against which Hong Kong is preparing to contend. Our local exponents, however, are not in the least down hearted. As an official of the Club informed us, we have got a very *A (barring the biggest of good team, and, with the advantage urse) his very fast bowley gave of the home ground, which is, in way too many tips and yes," cidentally of turf, and with which the visitors are not well acquaint It is clear int there were Flenty of hatamon even in those we ought to give them a good
fays who anicked them, but it in
The match will be played on the hardly very complimentary to the Army ground at Sookunpoo on reneral standard of fielding behind Friday, September 16, at 5.15 p.m. the wicket in those days! The
The pipes and drums of the Squire met with considerable suc H.K.S.R.A. and the 3/0 Jat Regi coss in single wicket matches and meat will be in attendance, and I have previously anoten of the one the prices of admission including in which Lambert, Osbaldeston's tax are:- partner,
Lord Frederick. Covered Stands: -81.00, booking Beauclerk and Howard off his own at Mesars. Anderson's it Hong fiat when they insisted on playing Kong, and Messrs. Mamak & Co.
i spite of the fact that the Squire in Kowloon from Saturday. was unwell. Is seems that në times
Open Stand: -81.00. Osbaldeston was in the habit of
Servicemen's Stand:-30 conta Father throwing his weight about Servicemen in uniform, later on. and William Ward got Far End of the ground will be rather tired of it and fixed up a left open and will ba frer to Indian match between him and Brown, a soldiers. fast bowler from Brighton. It so happened that Osbaddeston got a tremendous hiding and in case quenes had his les tremendously pulled by his fellow-members. Completely losing his temper, he took a pen and crazed his are from the roll of merchers with such force thus be obliterated two other rames as well as his own,
heat
Naturally enough, after a short time when be recovered his te per, he realized ko had made a fool of himself, and ho got E. H. Buck to approach Lord F. Beau- clerk and William Ward, who pre- samly represented the Commit- tee. Ward had no objections to re- instatement, but Lord Frederick was not the man to lose such a chance of getting even with the Squire for the match he had lost. He fatly refused to agree to the name being replaced on the roll, and it gives us a very clear picture of the commanding nosition in the Club held by Lord Frederick when we learn that, popular as he was Osbaldeston was never reinstated. Possibly what cricket lost other field-sports gained. He WAR ↓ Anagnificent game-shot, a mighty fox-liumter and a wonderful horse He was in East described by his contemporaries as the great cat sportsman the world over knew since the days of the Assyrian Nimrod." Like, most of the oricketers of these old days, he was long-lived and it was not until 1833 that he passed away in his eightieth year.
minn.
The Officers of the Club. As I have frequently made re- ferences to the offices of President and Secretary, it will be as well here to includo a few explanatory paragraphs,
The Local Team,
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be played and when the final selections are made no doubt severni
are encouraging, and fairly good fields may reasonably be expected.
The Races.
The programme opon with a race for Macao Subscription Griffins of any reason, over six furlongs. New King is among the entries and although given the top load of 150 pounds, the weight ought not to make much difference to his chances which are admittedly good. Pure Music is in at the same weight as New King and here is a likely pony to give the latter n race. Jingo tund Venturous are others likely to be prominent.
of Accounts have brbu circulated to the members so I will now formally
a most satisfactory year in every respect, the outstanding feature, of course, being the opening of the now Club House by 11. E. Maj.
again, like to thank H.E. for his: interest in the Club and for the gift of his photograph which oc- cupies an honoured place in the Club House. We are also grateful to the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton for his gift of a clock and our thanks are due to all who have in many ways helped in matters con- nected with the building.
Swavy on a nudge was third with an average speed of 05.96 miles an hour.
of A
U.S. BASEBALL
BABE RUTH INDISPOSED
{THEDUOK REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Tournament
Club Teania were decided yester day, both resulting in straight sets.
The scores follow:-
E. C. Fincher and Miss 4). Dal- ziel beat G. A. White and Miss Griffiths 6-0, 0-4.
A
E. F. Fincher and Mrs. McTavish beat A. E P. Guest and Mrs. McCaw 1; 7.5.
Consolation Event,
F. E. Lawrence and W. A. Stow- art bent W. Old and J. M. Jack. Tacchi and Mrs. Old beat Bucha-
nau and Mrs.. Way.
TO-DAY'S FINALS. Senior Championship. E. C. Fincher . A. E. P. Guest.
Ladies' Championship.
Mrs. McTavish r. Miss Griffiths.
HOME FOOTBALL
BRENTFORD BEAT COVENTRY
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
Loxbox, Sept. 8.
The Committee was gratified in receiving the sum of $270 from the members towards the cost of the
New York, Sept. 8. furniture. The appointment
thrilling LARE crowd saw Messrs. Linstead and Devis s
games at Detroit to-day where Treasurers has been fully justified, the Yankees were the visitors. At for the financial work had become the end of the ninth inning, after BRENTFORD to-day obtained The second race is over five fur-so heavy that we could no longer| Webb (Detroit) and Byrd had scor. | their fourth consecutive victory longs and is for bont fide troop expect it to be done by are hon.ed home runs, the sides ware level in the Third Division (South) de-
Mr. ponies of the Machine Gun Troop. treasurer.
Murphy Five more innings wore played befeating Coventry City by two goals Cupid, One Third and Tom Cobley rendered great service in that fore Byrd smacked out his second to one. are all in at the top weight of 175 capacity prior to the passing of the homer to give the Yankees victory, pounds while The Partridge and accounts to the new treasurers. Country Club have, to account for 370. In spite of this, the winner
1. 0.
Satisfactory Financial Position. Considering the heavy expendi
The length of the first game pro vented a conclusion to the second
which was called owing to darknest
STOP INDIGESTION WHERE IT BEGINS.
Far better than relieving indiges
A number of trial games have should come from these five ponies ture of the past year our financing in the seventh inning when both and it is more than likely that Tom position is very satisfactory. To New York and Detroit had made matches will be arranged in order Cobley will win. Cupid and The defray the cost of the new build-seven runs from eleven hits. Luz to give our local eleven time to Partridge are both capable of exing we have found it necessary to
Rich: shape down into a unit. The final tending him, while One Third-is not raise only $3,000 in loans from twisted his ankle in the fourth in- from this harrowing complaint al-i
selections will probably be-
Lieu-Comdr. Higham (Navy) or to he despised, though the weight
G. Duncan (Club).
Abbas Ali (3/1 Frus) or E. V..
Reed (Club).
J. Rodger (Club).
problem might upset his somewhat.
chances
members. In
zeri hit
for the circuit.
serious enough to require an imme- diate operation.
CHURCH NOTICE.
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAY. Hong Kong.
SEPTEMBER 11, 1932:-
15th SUNDAY, AFTER TRINITY.
Holy Communion, 8 am,
Holy Communion (Peak Church),
Sล.พ.
Chi dren's Service, 10 a.m. Mattins and Sermon, 11 am
Preacher:--Her. N. V. Halward. Evensong, 6.30 p..
Preacher-The Dean.
Week Day Services. Mattins. Daily, 9.00 am. Intercessions for the Sick. Wednes-
day, 10.10a.m.
Holy Communion. Thursday, 7.43 Choir Practice. Friday, 6.30 pm,
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST,
BOIENTIST.
(Branch of The Mather Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Masi, 7.3.4.) MACDONNELL ROAD, LOW Bow
ROAD TRAM STATION,
SEPTEMBER 11, 1938 :—-
SUMBAI SERVIOR, 11.15 am,
Subject: SUBSTANCE." The Sunday School is held on Sunday Mornings, 10 o'clock.
Wednesday Evening Meeting, 6.00 p... Reading Room at above address ope Tuesday and Friday, 10a.m. to 12 Noon Monday and Thursday, 3.90 to 7
The Public is cordially invited to attend the services and visit the Reading Room,
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UNION CHURCH, {Eona Kowa).
| SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1°, 1942 :---
Morning Service, 1 sm. Evening Service, 6 p.m.
Preacher at both
Services:-
Bor. E... Tribbock, Social Hour will be held in the Church Hall after Evening Servico. Banday Sanool-
Kennedy Kord, 10 sm.
WESLEYAN METHODIST
CHURCH, Wanchal .... (Opposite Royal Naval Hospitali Queen's Road, Esat).
Preashor for both Services:~~ The Rev. E. G. Powell of the Union Churob, Hong Kong.
tion troubles as they come along is to remove their cause and keep free
together. Even the worst sufferers nitig. Д short time we should be free of debt.
The following are the forthcoming Babe Ruth was rushed to Now can avoid indigestion by taking a
little 'Bisurated Magnesia in water Services, etc. at the Wesleyan Method I am sure the members of the York yesterday with severe abdo-ufter meals, because this neutralises ist Church, Wanchai
was excess acidity, prevents fermenta BUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. 1932:--
Morning Service, 10.15 a.m. sible. But Bisurated Magnesia Evening Service, 8.16 p.m. does more than this; it soothes, beats and protects the inflamed stomach lining, and that is why it is recommended by doctors and used i in hospitals. "Bisurated Magnienia is sold by all chemists in both powder and tablet forms, and if you suffer with indigestion you should take a little of the powder or a couple of the tablets after meals. Like thousands of other one- time sufferers, you will find that re- lief is immediate, no matter how savere the attack may be, or whe ther the trouble is one of long standing.
energy of the Hon. Secretary, Mr E R. Price (Applause).
I know that my duties as Chairman of the Committee have been lightened by having such a proficient secretary.
Of the filteen entries in the third Committee would like me to express/minal, pains. The trouble W. A. Reed (Club). Sirdan Khan race, no less than eight are under our appreciation of the untiring diagnosed as appendicitis, but not tion, and makes indigestion impur-
(3/9 Jata), E. V. Reed (Club) the 150 pounds mark while the rest or Pte. Davis (S.W.B.). G. E. B. Divett (Club), W. E. are all under 155 pounds. Imperial Williams (Club), Gurbachan Hall, Cebu and Gold Bar ought to Singh (Radio), Jalil (8/he very prominent throughout and Jats) or C. C. Francis (Club), Nur Khan (H.K.S.R.A.) it would not surprise me to see them finish in that order. The
appeal. lightweights in this event do not
not one which is reserved for great players of the game but a few of them have eventually arrived at that honour.
Aislabie, Lord Fre-
The Australians.
We are pleased to say that our relationships with the military au thorities are as cordial as ever and we have every reason to expect they derick Bentelerk, Hubert Jenner in Melbourne, notwithstanding, top-
For the Australian race, City of will remain so. We would the old days and more recently weight of 175 pounds, is my choice.gratulate Mr. F. E. A. Remedios on Vernon Walker (1801). Lord Har-At one time the weight allotted to again winning the Club Champion- ris (1995), the Hon. Alfred Lyttel- this pony struck me as being a ship and also the other, winners of ton (1898), Hon. Ive Bligh. (1000), to heavy, but a recent try-out a
In the National O'Doul hit two home runs for the Dodgers
Chicago shared a double header with the Braves, for whom Berger
hit for the circuit.
Results:-
National League.
01
SAILORS' AND SOLDIZES! HOME, Wanghai.
22, Hennessy Rozd Monnay (12th), - Badminton
Meet.
Club
TUMDAT (13th), e' p.m.-Fellowship
Footing.
THURSDAY (10th)-Badminton Club
Meet.
Beng Kong Weekly Press
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Boston Chicago
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Philadelphia
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Boston Chicago
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The Colony's Bus Service
Cleveland Philadelphia.
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Lord Lytton in Hong Kong
Detroit
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The Manchurian Struggle
New York
Detroit
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King Neptune at Repulse Bay
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Local Sport:
A. G. Steel (1902), and Lord Happy Valley showed City of Mel- the various competitions held dur Hawke (1914) had all been in the bourne in fine fettle and if he ising the past year. The incoming firat flight of cricketers in their sent to the post tomorrow, he Committee will find the affairs of earlier days.
ought to win. Kilrea and Anniver-the Club in a healthy condition The Trustees.
sary Eve are others likely to be and with the assurance of the loyal
St. Louis hacking of the members we can look When the M.C.C. acquired the prominent in this race, ground and Dark's interest it be
Bluo Heaven has splendid forward with every confidence to came necessary to put the matter
chance of carrying off the Hankow the future. Handicap over Bix in proper legal trim. There were although he has top weight to adoption of the annual report and I now have pleasure in wooing the furlongs, therefore five gentlemen appointed as trustees in that year 1884, and
Echo at 168 (1 pound less statement of accounts. carry. the logevity, that seems so con-
than Blue Heaven) also looks a Both report were passed, ún.
, རྟག ! very good bet and of the others,animously. tinually cropping up in connection when one looks at the list-none of figuring among the placed candi- Blue Plane, Fighting Blood and with the M.C/C., is noticeable Gallant Fox have good chances of
Election of Ofceia, them particularly young men when their deaths, which I have inserted Macao Subs of any season and the appointed-and nates the dates of
The last race of the day is for in brackets.
entries are almost the same as in out here for the second time, he the first race. If New King is sent
4th Earl of Sefton (June, 1997) and Lightabip, belonging to Mr. should still be followed. Arminius 6th Earl of Dossborough (MarchPotts, are fairly strong candidates
1806)
and Pure Music might come in here
From 1804-
The 1st Earl of Dudley (May,
1885)
dates.
The Presidents have been traced back until 1821, the first recorded name being Lord Strathavos, al- though the list in the; Pavilion at Lord's only goes back to O, J. Barnett in 1825. For good many years the President was elected by the embers of the Club at the meeting held in May. The last President so elected was the 2nd Earl of Craven in 1841. Since that date the custom has been for the out-going President to nominate his successor at the Anniversary
I shall probably be giving short meeting are as follow:- dinner. In only two cases has an
notes on most of the Secretaries individund held the post twice and ¦ and so will only print them here then it was under another name.
Mr. R. J. P. Broughton (Jane, to pay a big dividend.
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Mr. W. Nicholson (July, 1990).
The Secretaries.
in a table. It must be remember-
The 4th Viscount Grimston holded that from 1869 (Januray) the
it in 1837 and again, when and Earl of Verulem, in 1867, while the Marquess of Worcestor was Fro sident in 1833 and again na 8th Duke of Beaufort in 1877. The position in a very high one-it has been termed the Woodsack of Cricket" and has been held by Rom very noble Lords. Of the first twenty-four President's ten
·were componere. Only one Com- moner was nominated between 1846 and 1839, and seven more from that date until 1914. The post in (Continued on next Column.)
position has been salaried..
1822-1842-Benjamin Aíslabie. 1842-1868.-. Kynaston. 1858-1663.-A. Baillie.
1863-July 1807.-1. A. Fitzgerald, 1867 July-Doc.-R. Kynaston. 1808-1870.-B. A. Fitzgerald, 1870-1807.-H. Perkins.
- 1879-1027 (1).-F. E Lacey
1997 (1).-W.. Findlay.
But here I must break off a. I shall have an irate Editor telling me I am using too much space.
(To be continued on Tuesday'e issue.)
SELECTIONS.
The election of officers which President: Mr. V. C. Labrum. Vice-President: Mr. D. C. Wil
followed resulted.
son.
Hon. Secretary: Mr. E. R. Price. Treasurers: Mesra Linstead and Davis..
Captain: Mr. J. McKnight. General Committee.-Messrs. W. Groues, G. H. Russell, J. H. Hant, AE. L Eastman, J. D. Thomson. and J. MoKolvie.
At the conclusion of the meeting The selections for to-morrow'aa voto of thanks to the outgoing
Race 1,
New, King Pure Music Jingo
Race 2.
Tom Cobloy Cupid The Partridge Baco-3.
Imperial Hall
Себи Gold Bar
Race 4.
City of Melbourne
(Continued at foot of next column.}
office bearers was passed with ac- clamation. Mr. E. R. Price also moved a vote of thanks to the off- cials of the Y.M.C.A. for allowing the use of the lounge for the meet ing.
Kilres Gold Digger
Racó d Blud Heaven Echo
Blue Plans
Baca
Arminius
New King
Pure Music!
New York
(called owing to darkness) St. Louis
Washington edhe 3
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