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ROTARY CLUB TIFFIN
H.E. Mr. Smith
Elected Honorary Member
TALK ON BRITISH EMPIRE
A talk on the British Empire WES given by Commissioner William McKenzie, of the Salvation Army, at the weekly tiffin of the Hong Kong Rotary Club held at the Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden yesterday.
Thomas
SWIMMING
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS; WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1937...
ENGLAND AND THE
EMPIRE GAMES
Australia's Strong Challenge
H
AMERICA'S CUP
DEFENDER
The Ranger. the yacht being built by Mr. Harold S. Vanderbilt. at a cost of £80,000, for the de- fence of the America's Cup, will be longer and heavier than Mr. T. O. M. Sopwith's challenger, Enden- Your LI.
ment, are greater than those of Ranger's length and displace-
KOWLOON'S
NEED FOR
TOWN HALL
Monthly Meeting Of Association
The monthly meeting of the General Committee of the Kow-
TUSLE
"Many prominent swimming of ships when he won the 100 metres
loon Residents' Association cials believe that it will be diff- ) backstroke In 68 3-10sec.,
held on Tuesday, May 11, in Bt. Andrew's Church Hall. 3.
Those present
were: Mr. B. Wylle (President), Mr. F. C. "Mow R. Fung (Vice-President), Mr. Baldwin (Hon. Secretary), Messrs. J. M. Alves. B. W. Bradbury, W. C. Felshow, Lam Ming Fan, Li Chor Chi. D. W. Munton. 1. N. Murray, R. Pestonji, Rev. J. R. Higgs and Miss R. Mow Fung. Apologies for absence were received from. Mesers,
Manners, W. J. Rattey, "C. E. Terry,
tion
to
water.
cult
to raise representative against the old record of 89 4-any other boat in the America's English team for Games next February, owing to
the Empire 10sec., a performance which would Cup class. She is 166.5 tons (com-
have earned him fourth place in the time involved in the journey the
pared with the 164 tons of Endea Olympic 100 metres last
vour 11.) and measures 135ft. long. to Sydney. They are wrong, writes | August," On this form Oliver Endeavour II., whose official men a Home correspondent..
should have no difficulty in win-
surements have never been dis- Prior to introducing the speaker
Although the front-rank swim-ing the Empire backstroke. He
closed here, is understood to be of the day, the President (Mr. W.
mers have not been approached, appears to have tour seconds in N. Thomas Tam) said that with most of them would be in a pesi-
hand over any other Empire back-132ft long. Both are 871t. on the the departure
stroke swimmer. of Sir
accept selection, even Southern and Sir Andrew Calde- though it involves a four-months' cott, the Club had lost two valuable leave of absence from business. honorary members.
faces At a recent The problem which meeting of Directors it was decided Selection Committee is not" to to invite HE the Officer Adminis-raise a strong team, but to raise tering the Government (Mr. N. L. the necessary finance! Smith) to accept honorary mem- I am told that the intention is bership of "the Club.
for England to be represented In The announcement was greeted the men's and women's frecetyle with hearty applause.
the
and medley relays. This would The following guests were in- mean the selection of at least 12 troduced:-Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabas- swimmers, and perhaps two re- ter (Attorney General), Col. V. E. serves. With this nucleus, Eng- Rolle and Brigadier W. Darby, of land could take part in every the Salvation Army. Rotarian C. B. swimming event in the programme Morrison (Shanghai), Mr. B. Britt-individual and team races in (Shanghai), Rev. Donald B. Childe cluding back and greast-stroke (Hong Kong), Rotarian G. J. Me- contests. Carthy (Shanghai), Rothrian E. S. Turner (Manila) and Rotarian C. F: Delph (Calcutta),
the
MANILA ROTARY Rotarian Turner informed meeting that Rotary in Manila were now considering what was in the nature of a very radical de- parture. Following the policy that had been worked out in South America with success, the Manila Rotary Club were going to organise Clubs in the provincial capitals. This was not being done simply to prepare themselves for a separate district which they had hoped for in the Philipptries.but for the pur- pose of making Rotary a greater service in the Island. (Applause).
CALCUTTA ACTIVITY Rotarian Delphi of Calcutta Rotary Club, who was formerly a Director and was'the Editor of the Eastern Rotary Wheel, covering Afghanistan, India. Burma -and Ceylon, spoke of the Calcutta Club which he sald was furmed in 1919 and was one of the oldest and second largest in the 89th district. It was a very cosmopolitan Club and the relations between mëm- bers were very happy and cordial. Rotarian Delph added that he had once read in a Hong Kong Rotary Club bulletin that Hong Kong was a pocket edition of the, City of London. This, he said, was a deliberate misnomer. He would say that Hong Kong, from what be, had seen of the place, was a combination of Manchester, Liver- pool and North Wales. (Laughter).
In conclusion, Rotarian Delph con- veyed the greetings of the Calcutta Rotary Club to local rotarians.
COMMISSIONER MCKENZIE Introducing the speaker of the day, the President said that Com- missioner McKenzie was born in Scotland and in 1884 migrated with his parents to Australla where » he joined the Civation Army as an officer in 1889. He was now Editor of the War Cry. the official publication of the Salvation Army. THE CORONATION Speaking of the British Empire. Commissioner McKenzie referred to the Coronation festivities and Bald, that he had looked with pride indeed on the magnificent Illuminations of Hong Kong and the Colony did their part very well. The speaker referred to the Briton as the perfect coloniser due to their extraordinary stamina and discreet powers of adaptability.
The British Empire was a Chris- tlan nation, and one of the Em- pire's outstanding qualities was freedom.
He referred to the solidity of British law and justice and the liberating of slaves.
The British Empire, he said, was
a great missionary empire also:
In conclusion, the speaker, paid warm tribute to the pioneer bull- ders of the British Empire making special reference to the illustrious Commonwealth of Australia..
SPEAKER THANKED The speaker was thanked by Rotarian, Hon. Sir Henry Pollock. "I have the very greatest admira- tion for the Salvation Army,” Bald Bir Henry," because they go to the very lowest of people and help the very humblest of people. I hope that my listeners will follow my example by supporting the Salva tion Army in their magnificent work for the poorest of the poor." (Applause).
NEW AUSTRALIAN RECORDS Australia and New Zealand will rominate three competitors for each event, the maximum allowed under the rules. Austraila, espe dally, is making a big effort to Australian reap, in the laurels. When the
held in a 55 yards bath at North Championships " were
Sydney, and in a 50 metres pool at Brisbane, six Australian records went by the board.
Dorothy Green, who is only 17,
Sydney. She won the 220 yards in
The launching of the Ranger
Sporting Fixtures
TO-DAY Shooting-Hong Kong' Ride Asso- clation": Spoon and Practice Shoot (Kowloon), p.m.
TO-MORROW
Bridge-Entiles Close for the Cheero Club Duplicate Contract Bridge Tournament,
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IN
Tennis.-Friendly, Club de Re cralo v. Kowicon C.C., 5.15 p.m.
RACE SUICIDE
NEW ZEALAND
Alarm At Prevalence Of Birth Prevention
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At least one pregnancy in every five in New Zealand ends in abor- tion, declares a report issued in Wellington by a special committee set up by the Government. The Committee found that there are
Zealand, of which 4,000 are crimin
is also in the running for a title at i has been postponed from April 15 RP. Phillips, H. Gittins, C. M. 6,000 abortions every year in New 2min, 32 2-10sec,, 7sec. below re- due to any delay in construction. Hon. Mr. L. D'Almada and Mrs. /ally brought about.
cord, and took the 440 yards in 5min. 45 6-10sec., beating record by 3 2-10sec. The winner of the women's 110 yards backstroke, Fatricia Norton, brought the re- cord down from 82sec., 80 8-10sec, and Evelyn Delacey equalled the 110 yards freestyle mark of 69sec.
to May 11. This is sold not to be
tt has been decided to send her direct to Newport (Rhode Island); where the first trials are to be held on May 29. rather than to City Island, near New York, to be Sitted out. It is hoped that this will be finished in time for a first sail on May 17.
however, may be due to the 6,000 feet altitude of Johannesburg. which Invariably affects visiting athletes.
FUTURE WORLD-BEATER
The first race in the America's The Olymple and USA. cham-Cup series will be held on July 31, plon, Jack Medica, arrived too late to take part in the events at North Sydney, but at Brisbane he took the 300 metres in 10mfri. 35 8-30sec. and 1,500 metres in 21min. 32 2- 10sec. As foreign competitors are not allowed to take Australian titles, 16-years-old Robir. Biddulph, Terry Collard, rated as the fast- who was second in both events in est swimmer South Africa ever 10min. 48sec. and 21min. 34 2-produced, made a clean sweep of 10sec., was listed as champion. the treestyle events, scoring at 100 Biddulph, who has jumped to
yards in 57 6-10sec., 220 yards in championship ranking this sea- son, appears to be a world-beater In the making.
S, AFRICAN HOLDERS WIN
South Africa's National Cham-
Noel Ryan, holder of the Em pire 400 and 1,500 yards Championships, held in a 50 yards bath pionships, won the 220 yards freestyle in 2min. 18 2-10 sec. and the 440 yards in 5min. 2-10sec "
Percy Oliver put up the best *performance of the Champion-
at Johannesburg, did not bring any new talent to light. All but one of the title-holders retained their honours, and performances were not up to standard. This,
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W. Gardiner.
Correspondence dealing with the low flying of aeroplanes, cement nuisance in shops in Kowloon
City, bus services, and the danger- ous bend in the motor road at Tsun Wan Village were read and approved.
NEW FIRE STÁTION
Abortion is also stated to be the cause of i quarter of the total deaths in maternity, and in some urban districts as much as half.
An appeal is made to woman- hood by the Committee to consider the grave physical and moral dan- gers, and also the "race, suicide". involved in abortion.
SATURDAY, MAY 22 Bowls: First Division: Craigen- gower G.C. v. Police R.C., Kowloon C.C. v. Kowloon B.G.C., Kowloon Ducks R.C. v. Club de Recreio, Civil Service C.C. v. Hong Kong F.C. Second Division; Indian R.C. v. Kowloon C.C., Cralgengower C.C. Y. Club de Recreio, Kowloon B.G.C. v. Talkoo R.C., Police R.C. v. Hong Kong F.C. Third Division: Club de kecreto v. Kowloon F.C., Kowloon Tong R.C. v. Civil Service C.C.. Hong Kong F.O. v. Craigengower ' C.C., Hong Kong Electric RC. Y. Yacht Club.
GOLF The Parliamentary Handicap
Sir John Simon, handicap 11, gained one of the biggest wins of the day in the Parliamentary Golf Handicap Tournament, which was begun at the Walton Heath Club, states the "Times."
Sir John Simon received & walk- over into the second round where he beat B. H. Coode, an official of the House of Commons, by 8 holes up and 7 to play. Coode played from a handicap of 14. Sir. John Simon, who won the tournament"
The Committee strongly con- demns countenancing the legalisa-three years ago, played excellent tion of abortion.
A letter from Chlef Officer, Fire Brigade. Kowloon, was read. It was proposed to name the new The report considers it inadvis fire station at Mongkok, "Kowloon able to compel doctors to inform Fire Station," and alter the name the police when they are treating of the, présent Kowloon Fire abortion cases, owing to the breach Station to Terminus Fire Station:" of the bond of professional secrecy. The Committee expressed agree- ment with the auggestion.
In view of the nature of the re- plles received · from the Public, Works Department regarding the elimination of the dangerous bend 2min. 28 6-10sec., and 500 yards in in the road at Teun Wan Village, 6min. 23 4-10sec. He had returned | It was decided to draw the atten- 554-10sec. for 100 yards before tion of the Colonial Secretary to travelling to the Transvaal. Molly the urgency of the matter point- Ryde retained her three freestyle ing out that the alleged lack of titles, winning at 100 yards in 67 funds should not be allowed to 6-10sec., 220 yards in 2min. `46 6- | 10sec., and 500 yards in 7min. 22 .8-10sec.. but she lost the back- stroke championship to Hazel Hol- mes in the slow time of 2min. 11 5-10sec.
hold up such a necessary piece of work.
It was agreed to write to, the Botanical and Forestry Depart- ment drawing attention to Olean- ders growing near Children's Play-
fations of FRAGRANCE
...sun-cured in the tobacco fields of Turkey and Greece
...these are the spicy leaves that help make Chesterfields an outstanding cigarette.
cor
It takes good things to make good things... and there is no mistaking the fine quality of these costly Turkish to- baccos in Chesterfield cigarettes."
grounds and to ask for an assur ance that these shrubs were not of a poisonous nature.
Discussion took place on the need for a Town Hall in Kowloon, following which a sub-committee consisting of the President. Hon. Mr. L. 'D'Almada and Mr. J., P. Braga (co-opted) was appointed to further report on the subject.
golf going out and won the first eight holes. Even when Coode had a bogey 4 at the third hole. Sir John Simon holed his putt for a birdie 3 to win, the hole. Coode won his only hole at the ninth, but was eight down again at the 10th and was beaten at the 11th.
Sir
WEB
Charles MacAndrew, who won the event last year, beaten in the second round by G. Gibson, handicap 13, who won by
and 7. The loser, however, was unwell and did not play his usual
game.
Two of the three lady competi- tors reached the third round. Lady Astor (20), who received a The Committee asked the Pre-
bye Into the second round, won sident to interview the President with little difficulty against A. of the Hong Kong Automobile As-
West Russell (14), whom she beat sociation and discuss with him
by 7 and 8, while Miss Thelma certain matters in connection Cazalet had a one hole win over with the latter. Association's aċ-
Sir R. Verney and then beat Oscar tivities at the Kowloon Car Park. Guest by 3 and 1.
jedtrees op
FRAGRANCE
MILDNESS.
TASTE
These are the good things you want
in a cigarette... You find them in Chesterfields.
Manufactured in the U.S. A. and imported every twai
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