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Working day average of comparable receipts, year 1929-100,
1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 60 76.3 73.4 69.9 71.8 13:2 712 $5.7 81.2 82.9 71.7 74.7 74.4 4.5 79.6 77.8 70.4 72.6 76.2 91.9 74.5 71.4 71.8 71.6 74.6 88.2 68.8 67.7 70.7 73:1 72.5 70.2 81.0 66.6 64.7 70.1 70.1
67.5 68.3 66.7 80.8 84.7 83.2 221 61.8 69.8 85.9 70.7 67.1 8.4 73.0 71.4 87.9 70.3 75.5 78.8 825 77.8 73.2 72.1 73.8
72.7 80.4 70.0 73.0 71.8 71.3
78.8 70.7 87.1 83.6
80.7 30.1
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NEW ZEALANDERS TOO
Colony Badly Beaten
(BY "ADREM”).
GOOD
full back. The the game as a same can be said of Benson's dis- play, but more was seen of this player after he had changed places with Bldweil
The long awaited return game thrée, and in the later stages of
all the victorious New between
and Zealand Universities Fifteen the Colony side, took place yester day on the Cub ground when the touring visitors defeated Hong Kong by four goals and two tries (26 points) to nil, in a game that was played at a fast pace through- out.
Before the game commenced a Hong Kong supporter was willing to back the Colony side for a win providing I gave good odds. How. ever the bet never matured, and as it turned out, perhaps it was just as well that it did noi!
The
At half time, New Zealand lead 16 points to nil, and resumption u play saw them add a further 16 points without reply. visitors were far too fast and sure of" everything they did. A great deal of the success they enjoyed may be put down to their forma- tion of two five-elghts. which always gave them an extra man In attack as well as defence. This the Colony found was more than they could cope with. That extra for the attacker spelt disaster Colony's defence; that extra de- fender stopped the Colony attack before anything really dangerous could develope.
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TOO MUCH TO HANDLE The visitors packed with seven men and at times they found the to handle. ppposition" too much Hong Kong saw most of the ball in the tight scrums at the com- mencement of the game, but the other way pendulum swung the
first half. midway through the Thereafter possession of the ball in tight scrums was evenly distri- buted.
Rice Evans played courageous:y, while St. Clair Ford was not given much opportunity to show his ability. Floyd was, starved. But- cher at times handled deplorably. while Preece at the base of the scrum found the attentions of his opposite number most embarrass- ing at times. The forwards work- ed hard and held their own in the loose as well as in the tight,
New Zealand's superiority was in the attack. They handled cleanly and gave a brillant display of well executed and orthodox three- quarter movements. Gillies excell- ed himself, white Parsons was al- ways prominent, McAuliffe at the Ease of the scrum. was fast and worked hard.
لومة
Sir Andrew Caldecott, Governor o Hong Kong, accompanied Capt. W. J. R. Cragg, A.D.C., was an Interested spectator. Among others that attended were: Sir Thomas and Lady Southern, Com- modore Sedgwick; Col. Harrison-i and many other prominent 'per- sonbilties.
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The game was relayed over ZBW by Mr. G. F. Rees assisted by Lt. N. W. Metcalfe, R.A.. while the New Zealand "Haaka" (war-cry) | before the game, lead by Bush, was appreciatively received by the large crowd of spectators present...
The teams were:--
New Zealand, Universities XV- W. Tricklebank (Wellington). J. M. Watt. (Otago), J. D. Lewis (Auick- land), H. R. C. Wild (Otago), E. (Auckland), "C. C. Glibe The game opened serisationally Grant when with Hong Kong defending (Otago), G. A. Parsons, Captain one side of the field; New Zealand (Canterbury), J. J. McAuliffe (Can- unexpectedly kicked-of in the op-terbury), W. R. Laney (Otago), R. posite direction. Guilles almost B. Burke (Canterbury), S. went over but was bundled into Simmers (Otago), L. 8. Drake (Auckland), S. G. Eade (Victoria), touch near. the corner flag.
Chesterman (Wellington),
With New Zealand attacking A. B. most of the time, tries were scared. O. Stace (Canterbury). by Lewis, Parson, and Tricklebank, the New Zealand full-back com- verting both efforts.
Resumption of play saw Whd go over near the corner flag for Tricklebank to convert with, a brilliant effort. Later Grant, the Farsons and Wild increased visitors' lead. Tricklebank only managed to add major points to Grant's effort.
Laney had the misfortune to receive an injury to its knee that necessitated his leaving the field. He returned a few minutes later and caused a great deal of amuse- ment when he calmly and prompt-
W.
Colony XV-Surg. Lleut, Benson (Navy), Fús, Floyd (Army), Lieut. Rice Evans, Captain (Army), H. D. Bidwell (Club), Lieut. D. St. Clair. Ford (Navy). A. H. R. Butcher (Club), Cpl. Preece, RM. (Navy), Mne. Light (Navy), S. P.. O. Richards (Navy), Lieut. Lincoln (Army), W. E. Peers (Club), A. F. Walkden (Club), L/Cpl Harrison (Army), Fus. Morgan (Army), A. B. Evans (Navy),
Referee: J. A. R. Selby.
Thus this victory may be added to an already Imposing list of victories enjoyed by the Universt-
ly grassed Rice. Evans before ties Fifteen- while in Japan
notifying the referee of his return under:
A penalty was awarded but Benson
v. Ali Kanshi won 31-3
struck one of the obstructors and v. Kelp won 23-6
the ball was kicked cleat. The
final whistle blew with
Zealand on the attack,
THE PLAYERS
v. Meiji won 13-11
New
Bidwell played brilliantly for Hong Kong in the first half as a
v. Waseda won 22-17
v. Japan (1st Test) won 16-8
2.5
v. Combined Western Universities niversities won, 23-5
v. Japan (2nd Test) drew 8”.
HONG
KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1936.
BADMINTON
LEAGUE
Eliot Hall To Visit Shanghai
At a mecting of the Badminton Association which was held at the Board Room of the "S.C.M. Post" yesterday it was proposed that * dance be coupled with a Badminton game on presentation night, when the Champions of the present lea- gue will meet the rest in exhibi- tion matches.
Rev. J. R. Higgs was in the chalr. assisted by the Hon. Secretary Mr
L D. Skinner and the Hon. Trea- aurer Mr. F. H. Kwok. There were also present representatives from the other Badminton playing clubs.
It was learn at the meeting that Elliot Hall were sending a team up to Shanghal during the East- er Holidays, and this we are sure is going to put Hong Kong Bad- minton right on the may, The Chairman took the opportunity "yesterday of wishing them every success in their trip to the North- ern Port.
A letter had been received from Talkoo Club stating that they had definitely withdraw from the Men's Doubles in the League. Their the withdrawal was accepted by Association
A sub-committee consisting ori Messrs. 8. Gray. R. H. Wong and de Sousa was formed who would make al arrangements fo: the presentation "night.
Mr. Gray proposed that a Singles match be played on That might between two "of the best singles players in the Colony. This pro- posal was indeed an excellent one and we hope that it would mater- laise, for a good set of singles will give the public an idea of the finer points of the game.
An application from the Chinese M.C.A. to join the league next year was accepted.
The meeting fixed April 20, 1936) for the closing date for all league matches.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
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15
NOTE-Figures in parentheses indicate number of letters in the words required.
Acrosa -Bubby may be another name
for t 16.
4-People who are kept in this wonder what they're in for! (8).
10. Never load to make this too
heavily burdened! (9). 11-When are the Greek Calends?
." (5).
12. This share is the greater par
(5).
14. When a child loses its parents it is sure to be this (6). 18. If you can catch a sole with A ring, get a patent for it! then (8).
19. This is sure to happen after-
wards (5).
22-This, having grown malform- ed, can never be put right
(5)
23-As a kind of joke, it falls flat,
when its slept on!" (an- agram) (9).
25.A broad view or wide pro-
5. What a vosset may be when It comes here out of turn (3). d-A literary pseudonym (7). 7-Fleet it may be, but it never
runs! (4),
8. The name of a Spanish river
taken from an Archbishop of York (4).
9-Dexterous (6),
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13. You want a cut for this, of course, so take one to put on side (7).
15.-The point to mark, about this Is the long lead it takes in the wood (8).
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16.-One has to agree with this
(6). 17.Just anybody! (8). 20.--Exchange is no robbery (4). 21-A game Pope, to be sure! (4). 23. The knave of clubs in ve-
card loo, or name for Palmer- ston would do (3). 24-Now for a Anal attempt (3)
YESTERDAY'S SILUTION
The following is the solution of sesterday's puzzler-
Across-1. Infest; 6, Sponge: 10, spect adaptable for an orphan who has neither (8),
Careful; 11, Patrol; 12, Rum-our: 26-Who wrote "The Last of the 13. Requiem, 16, Lille; 17, Plead;
Barons?" (8)
Down"
Ta De unsuccessful in an at- tempt to drive (8). 2-Who had a part in "Mids. Night's Dream" and could get no robe to fit him? (8). 3-Bluff before this king was
generally used (3).
OLYMPIC BELL ARRIVES
The Olympic Bell, presented to the Organizing Committee for the Xth Olympiad by the "Bochumer Vereln für Gussstahlfa- brikation," has arrived in Berlin. having made the journey by road from Bochum on a special lorry, The Bell, which is 16 feet high, has been presented with due ceremony by Dr. Lewald, President of the Organizing Committee for the XIth Olympiad, to Dr. Frick, German Home Minister, who in turn transferred it to the Relch Sports Leader, Herr von Tschammer and Osten.
WORLD'S LARGEST STEEL BELL
Gift For Berlin Olympic Games
Berlin, Jan. 27. A huge steel bell, whose tones are to be heard for the first time when Herr Hitler opens the Olym- ple Games in Berlin on August 1, was ceremonially presented to Dr. Lewald, the president of the Olym- plad Organization Committee, ou the Kaiser-Fronts-Josef-Platz in
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PALACE F.C. PRESIDENT WIPES OUT £5,000. DEBT
London Jan. 30. Mr. P. J. Nettlefold, president of Crystal Palace FC has wiped out the debt owing to him by the under- club. The amount, it is stood, 18 £5000.
Mr. Nettlefold, who has been president since 1925, when he en- abled the club to purchase the freehold of the Selhurst Park ground, was not anxious to discuss his action to-day, but he said:
"The new board of directors are Berlin yesterday. Dr. Lewald gave young and keen and not respon the bell into the care of Herr von sible for what happened in the Tachammer und Osten, the Reich past. The wiping out of any debt Sport Leader.
will let them start with a clean state."
The bell, which was cast and présented by a famous bell founThe Palace have lost two chair- dry at Bochum, owes ita incep- men. Mr. L. T. Beliatti and Mr. R. S. Flew, since the season start- ed, and the board includes seven new directors.
tion to a wish of Dr. Lewald to add. a specially German symbol to the Olympic Games. It is to be placed In a tower on the Reich sport feld, the scene of the Games. For some weeks past the newspa- engraved the Reich eagle holding pers have reported almost daily the emblem of the Olympic Games; the bell's slow progress by road the five-ringed chain, in its claws, from Bochum. to Berlin. It is de- and on the other a picture of the scribed as the largest steet bell' in Brandenburg Gate, Berlin's "and-
inscribed the world, weights 10 tons, and is mark." The base is 7ft. high without crown and cross- "XI Olympische Spiele Berlin, 1 beam. Its diameter, at the base is bis 18 August, 1936," and "Ich rufe oft. 2in. The clapper weighs die Jugend der Well I call the 12. On one side of the bell is youth of the world"),
16. Habit: 19. Na-bob: 22, Regal: 25. Allegro: 29. Rialto; 30, Overdo:
Overdue. 131.
32. Essene; 33. Treads.
Down-1 Impel; 2. Fatal: 3. Score: 4. Tale; 3. Feru; 6" Sure; 7. Plump: 8. No-o-se; 9. Eured: 141 20. Quall; 15. Icing: 19." Norse: Brass; 21, Bat-on; 22. Rover; 23 Garda: 24, Loo-ms; 28. Love: 27. Ecru: 28, Rout.
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