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CAPTAIN R. ROBERTSON OUTSIDE THE PRIZE-MONEY TENT
WINS NETT SPOON AT WEEKLY RIFLE SHOOT
Sgt. Neale Also Successful
the
Yesterday the usual mid-week Spoon shoot was held on the Army Ranges at Kowloon City. Conditions were again. on whole, favourable, although at 200 yards, people found the wind inclined to be tricky.
Meeting Bisley
and it This was first shoot alter the was generally thought that members would like to have had a rest considering the meeting only ended on Monday after four solid days shooting, but not. the usual members turned up again, to see if their scoring had improved as a result of the meeting. Captain R. Robertson, R.A.S.C. led the S.R. (b) Class with 31 whilst. Arms Srt. Neale. R.A.O.C., led the SR (a) Class with 85, thus both win- ning the nett spoon.
VERY POPULAR
We would take this opportunity, Birds during the Bisley Meeting. included 60 Birds. of informing members, that owing Competition to the Bisley Meeting. there will Single Rise.".20 birds "Double be no Sunday shoot this month. Rise," and 20 birds "Walking Up." but the usual Sunday shoot will be in May, on which occasion there will be a Wapenschaw Competition -conditions being that all com- petitors wishing to enter will bring with them a prize: the winner having first choice of prizes.
This Association la-proving im-3 mansely popular to both Services and Civilians, but at present and at previous times the Services have always had the larger numbers. We would point out that next Civilians who are now members are week the Hong Kong Rite Associa- always regular competitors which tion are providing matting on the must go to prove, the enjoyment fring points for the convenience and satisfaction obtained from the of competitors as it has been Hong Kong Fine Association. But, found that the ring points areas was mentioned at the Prize now very dirty; this will add to giving at the Bisley Meeting. we the general comfort of all mem- would like to see yet more Civilian
members. bers taking part.
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In the Press report of the Bisley It is realised that it is often one hard for them to get away on last week. Meeting held Challenge Cup winner was omitted. Wednesdays, but there are Sun- We now take this opportunity of day shoots and each Saturday a publishing the Competition and the winner.
NEWTON CHALLENGE CÍT
1. Burg. Leut. MacDonald.
2. Lt."Ashby, H.K.N.V.F.
The Newton Challenge Cup and
Spoon and Practice shoot is held
at Stonecutters. If any one is in- terested and should care to know more about the Association, would he kindly communicate with 2,Lt. A. O. Pullman, 1st Bn. The Middle-
replica presented by Capt. W. C. sex Regiment, who furnish all de- Newton, 1st Bn. Middlesex Regi-talls and answer all questions. ment to the winner of the Com- petition, comprising the best score shot over a 100 cartridges at Clay
LAND CLEARS 5 FT. 10 INS.
H.K. AREA SPORTS MEETING
The results of yesterday's shoot was as follows-
S.R: (b)
H'c. 200 500 600 Tti. Capt. R.
Robertson 3 30 32 29 1 L/Cpl. R.
Langford 4 28 30 32 90° Sgt. N. Dunville 6 29 33 28 90+ Lieut. A. J. Le
Seelleur 3 28 29 31 88 2/Lt A. O.
Pullman 4 26 30 30 86 Capt. W. C. \.
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Newton 5 28 29 29 86
The annual athletic meeting of the Hong Kong Area Sports com- S.S.M. W. Street 7 27 27 28 82 menced at the Polu Ground, Kow- Pte. G. E. loon yesterday. Six units took part and some very keen contests" L/Cpl. 8. R. were seen.
The Hong Kong Bde. EKSKA who gained a total of 43 points are leading while the 1st Middle-
Rawling
20 29 24 $2
Bayliss 29 25 26 80
The above used the " 1914 " Fife.
sex Regt., who were 34 points in Arm. S/Sgt. R. behind were listed second.
finals will be decided today.
8.R. (a)
c. 200 500 600 TL)
I
The
Neale 9 30 29 26 85*
Pte. J. M. Alves
9 28 29 25, 82+
7 25 29 20 831
8 28 31 25 82
The following are "yesterday's Bds. J. Haigh. results:-
Cpl. W. Nunn ... Throwing the Discus:- The Pte. V. M. Royal Engineers. (2) 5th AA. Bde.
...Hammond 9.22 29 29 80
R.A.. (3) 1st Bn. Middlesex. Team Cpl. F. C. Quah 4 25 30 23-78 aggregate distance-206 ft. 21 ins Spr. R. Apperley -28 20 21 79 Putting the Weights—(1) ist Bn. Bds. A. H. Bright 19 20 31 25 76 Middlesex. (2) FK Bde.. H.K.S. L/C, T. F. Baker 1 25 22 24 71 R.A.. (3) The Royal Engineers. Spr. J. Jones ... 13 22 28 20 70 Team aggregate distance--71 ft. 3
ins. Individual Champion:-Cpl. Land (RE) 37 ft. 11 ins.
*Nett Spoon.
+-Handicap Spoon.
For Pte. Alves substitute Bds. J.
Throwing the Hammer:-(1) 1st) Bn. Middlesex Regt., (2) HK. Bde., Halgh, as No. 2. KK.S.R.A.. (3) 5/6 Rajputana Note: The handicap of each Rifles. Team, aggregate distance-winner has been reduced by one 202 ft. 2 ins. Individual Cham-point as shewn This applies to plon:-Sergt. Bullock (Middlesex) SR. (b) and SR. (a) winners. 106 it.
Throwing the Javelin: (1) The Royal Engineers, (2) 1st Bn" Mid- dlesex Regt (3) H.K. Bde.. EKS R.A. Team aggregate" distance- 282 ft. 6 ins Individual Cham- plon:-Cpl. Land (R.E.) 165. It. 7 ins.
VACCINATION ORDINANCE
High Jump: (1) KK. Ede H.K.S.R.A.. (2) The Royal En- gineers, (3) 5/6 Raputana Rifles. Team aggregate height-10 ft. 3 is opinion has been subjected to
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| vaccination of any person “who in
the risk of infection from small-
ins. Individual. Champion:-Cpl. pox", but this measure" is imprac-|
Land (RE) 5 ft 10 ins.
Mr. J. Hargreaves and Major Murray, caught by the camera dur- ing the Annual Bisley Meeting (Staff Photographer),
SPANISH WAR FRONT
Nationalists Continue Their
Advance Into Pyrenees
Salamanca, April 13
Nationalist and Navaresse troops continued their advance inte the Pyrenees on Tuesday. according to a bulletin issued by the Nationalist Headquarters last night.
They are particularly Intent upon clearing the last Republican groups from Aran. Cina and Esera Valleys. The enemy resistance was broken in the foothills of the Pyrenees and several villages-on- cupied."
KONOYE MAY RESIGN
Hirama
Successor
Tokyo, April 13, The internal 'political situation continues to engross the "Japanese
nation's attention.
The Army and other leaders are encouraging Prince Konoye to re-
thrusts Enemy
against the Nationalist lices were futile, it
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1938. -PAGE
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THINGS OF BEAUTY
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ls declared, although 20 tants, artillery and planes were employ- Attacks against the Moroccan lines were also repulsed-(Trans- the waist. It was a gaily pleated and
ed.
ocean).
report'
dress, beited with leaves A Transocean
fromstruck me as most becoming to Madrid states that the Nationalists the small woman. attempts to advance at various points an the Aragon front on
FOR THE BEACH " Then we saw something for the Tuesday were in every case, com- pelled to retreat, it is declared, in beach-the newest in bathing suita a communique issued by the War-in gay colours with cocoanut shell buttoris. It had a perfectly lovely coat to go with it and the best part about the latter is that it can also be used as a house coat.
Ministry.
main in power to show his firm JUNK ATTACKED
determination and reorganise tä Government with the objective of greater unification of Government defence services particularly strengthening the Government's control over the Army authoritie in China.
BY JAPANESE
TRAWLER
Another incident of a Japanese frawler attacking a Chinese junk was reported to the police yester- day.
Lok Kee,
master of the craft,
We were shown some other things for beach wear and then- the EVENING GOWNS.
There were what the ladies had) been waiting to see.
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In all shades and in the newest styles, each model was much ad- uired as it came up for inspection. The one in black, worn by Mry. Informed: the police that while Pearce, and studded with rhine- Epiling near Sha Chau, Chinese stones.
had the tightly Etting Territory, in the vicinity of Can-codice with a high waist and aw Kindly publish the following ton, on Monday a Japanese traw- very full, flared skirt. ler approached and ordered him and the crew of tour to board a sampan. They were forced to Macao.
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Shes. (To the Editor. "The Hong Kong Mr. B. C. Randale.............
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in received in response of the Appeal Mr. and Mrs. H. Kwan Mrs. Delarey wore navy blue, the bodice with small for $2000 to clear the debt on the Miss I N. Watkins pleadings and a halter neck edged building of Christ Church, Kow-Coppers"............
|Mr. Derek Anderson ...... with lace to finish of.
$64.26 Previously acknowledged
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Jony, Lok Kee Immediately left for, As a jove de resistance we were Mrs. T. H. Jones £4- Hong Kong, and arrived last night shown a bridal gown, modelled by Mr. J. E. Butcliff £3, 5- by river steamer and reported the Miss Scott. Made of white satinSt. Peter's Chapel Incident.
It had a long train, high wais: Mr, 8. M. Churn The junk, valued at $2,000, was trimmed with seed pearls and long Mr. Moncrief towed away by the
Japanese, tight-fitting sleeves, tapering at Mrs. Forster E1- There were no cargoes on.board the waist. To go with it was :
Jullet cap of net, and a net em- Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Thomas the vessel.
Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Bennitt broidered vel.
"Anon" Little Nancy Jean Roxburgh Mrs. FT. was flower girl dressed in blue Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Stapleton 10.00 taffeta.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. F. Prew 10.00 Mrs. Crawley
PRESS CRICKET TEAM
Prince Konoye The situation is expected to bel solved as the outcome of the forth- coming Interview between the Minister of Education. Marquis The following will-represent the Kido, Prince Konoye's close asso-Press in a friendly cricket match clate, and General Salenji in few days,
against the RAM.C. at Sookunpoo NEW GOVERNMENT
tomorrow at 2 p.ņa, sharp:
the
F. Me. Arculli (Captain). E. MacNlder, Y. el Arculli, O. Talip
It Prince Konoye resigns. Mr. Hiranuma i favoured for Premiership.-(Reuter).
VISIT OF MR. HORE-BELISHA TO IL DUCE
Considered. Of Importance
QUARTERS
Daily Press), G. W. Gitten. M. R. FINANCE COMMITTEE Abbas. A. H. Rumjahn (HK. Tele- graph), A T. Lee. A. M. Omar
APPROVES VOTES
(S.C.M. Post). N. A. E. Mackav Votes totalling $450,689 were (Chiria Mall) and A. R. Abbas: approved by the Finance Commit- Reserve; J. Prettejohn: Umpire: F. tee of the Legislative Council res- Abdul Curreem.
terday.
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Included in the total were the following items:-
$36,000 for typhoon and rain- storm damages, Kowloon;
#120.000 for typhoon and rain- storm damages. Hong Kong
870.000. Public Works Extra ordinary (purchase of RBL 382 and RBL 383, The Feak, for Senior Officers, Quarters);
ARMED ROBBERY ·
Three men, one armed with
$65,000 for the conversion of revolver, forced their way into a Victoria Hospital into quarters; house in the New Territories and $57,000 for typhoon and rain- ticable in many instances where
robbed the inmate, Ki Mul, marri-storm damages, New Kowloon: Long Jump:~(1) Royal E-
London, April 13. ed woman of money and jewel- .gineers, (2)
1st Bn. Middlesex the bodies of those who have died of smallpox have been dumped in
THE SOMEWHAT SURPRISINGlery, about 11 p.m. on Monday Regt., (3) H.K. Bic. ‚HESRA
the streets or the harbour, and in ANNOUNCEMENT that the Secre: The robbers made their escape Three Miles Team Race!--(1)
tary of State for War, Mr. & Hore- towards Pak Tam H.K. Bde.. HKBRA (2) 5/6 many others where smallpox cases
Relisha will vialt Rome on April ate concealed in houses; Rajputana Rifles, (3) Royal Scots.
23 has resulted in widely differing Individual Champion-L/Naik Ah 4 Bection 2 of this Ordinance, by
comments in this morning's papers. HOME FOOTBALL med Khan. Time. 16 mins 12 repealing the restrictive words
Entitling its "artiole "Another
RESULTS quoted above in section 18 (1) of
Pilgrim," the News-Chronicle Polo Vault:-(1) FLK Bde., the principal Ordinance, empowers
states that the visit to Rome
London, April 12. · HKSRA: (2) 1st Bn. Middlesex the Medical Officer of Health or
can be compared with that
Two matches in the First Divi- Regt. (3) 5/6. Rajputana. Team any public vaccinator deputed for
of the Foreign Secretary, Lord sion of the Scottish Football aggregate height-19 ft. 8 ins. In the purposes of section 18 to re-
Halifax, to Berlin last autumn and League were played today. the re- the vaccination OF re- dividual Champion-Nk. Kundan 'quire Singh-10 ft. 6 ins.
vaccination, free of charge, of any It clearly shows the wish on the sults being as follows: person who in his opinion should Part of the British Government to Partick 1, Third Lanark 3.
St. Mirren 3, Motherwell 0. enter into closer co-operation with be vaccinated or re-vaccinated.
Italy,
Importance, is attached to the
secs.
NO STAMP ON RECEIPT
5. This amendment is designed to enable the health authorities fact that the visit of "the Becre-
-(Reuter);
$9.977 for charitable services (Tung Wah Hospital, relief of Chinese refugees); and
80,020, Public Works Extraordin ary, Buildings (Infectious Diseases Hospital at Kennedy Town),
The Building Committee would 16.06 ke to express their thanks to the 16.00 above for their generous support 10.00 and we hope that many more will 10.00 follow their example. Donations ... 10.00 may be sent to me. c/o Messrs.
'10.00 | Gilman and Co., Ltd.
10.00
Thanking you,
R. MOW FUNG. Hong Kong, April 13, 1938.
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