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Governor Welcomed At MASONIC CHURCH
Rotary Club Tiffin
DEAN WILSON'S INTERESTING ADDRESS ON "THE BEAUTY OF ENGLAND"
MIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR GEOFFRY NORTH- COTE, K.C.M.G., WAS PRESENT YESTERDAY at the weekly tiffin meeting of the Hongkong Rotary Club.
His Excellency was welcomed by Rotarian President Dr. Arthur W. Woo who in a short speech remarked on the fact that Sir Geoffry has always been a good friend of the Rotary Movement, and had helped the Club many times and in many ways.
Dr. Woo sald: "It is my pleasure the people of Hongkong from today to welcome our distinguish Z.B.W. soon after his arrival.
ed Hon Rotarian, His Excellency
SERVICE
Rev. K. McKenzie Dow
To Conduct Service
The annual Masonic Church ser- vice, under the auspices of the District Grand Lodge of Scottish Freemasonry in Hongkong and South China, will be held in the Union Church. Hennedy Road, on Sunday evening." Apr. 27, at 6.00
SPORTS & GENERAL
Children's Playground Association
FINANCIAL POSITION
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 23, 1941.
LONDON BOXING DIED AFTER BEING
CONTEST
Eric Boon Disqualified In The Second Round LONDON. Apr. (Reuter) -
when
Eric
KICKED AT SOCCER
An open verdiet was recorded by Mr. W, G. Forter, the Singapore coroner, at the conclusion of the inquiry held into the death of Ramli bin Haji Dahlan, a 20-year-old riding boy.
There was a sensational end 'to
According to the evidence led it, the rupture could have been caus- SATISFACTORY
the firs; boxing programme ever was stated that Ramli had played ed by the kick. The annual meeting of the Child to be held in the historic London ball on a feld near the stables of the coroner said that there was no as goalkeeper in a game of foot-. At the conclusion of the Inquiry. ren's Playground Association will Coliseum last night be held on Monday, April 28, at Boon, British lightweight cham-the Singapore Turf Club on Mar. doubt that the injury had been 5.15 p.m. at the office of the Re- plon, was
caused by, a kick while Ramli bad gistrar, Supreme Court.
second round as Kid Berg, former At one stage of the game, Ramli been playing football but on the was knocked down in a melee in evidence before him he could not The report of the Executive Com-champlon, las writhing in agony front of his goal. It is expected that there will be mittee of the Association" for 1910 with his legs thresting the air
say if that kick had been accident- He had to be assisted horne and at or deliberate, or who kicked a large gathering of Freemasons states that the financial position,
It was a nou-title contest of this occasion, as in addition to as shown by the statement of ac- ten rounds, and Boon, the hot complained of a pain in the chest him.
It was also stated that Ramll the Right Worshipful District counts, was satisfactory though.
favourite, looked a certain winner had been thrown off a horse while
p.m.
disqualified a. the
24.
"I think all Rotarians know that Sir Geoffry Northcote. We were His Excellency has always been a. sorry when His Excellency had to leave us for a time because of 1-ment. He has helped us many bers of the Scottish lodges in the income for the year under review. hammer-like panches, but he paid
the penalty of over-eagerness. The Association is grateful to times and in many ways and even district. all Freemasons of other since his return he has again come Constitutions have also been lovit-racious cluts, asociatiurs, schools to our aid in our effort to provide fed to attend.
good friend of the Rotary Move-Grand Master, Officers, and mem- there was a comparatively smaller as he repeatedly shook Bers with training in February, this year. SPORTING
health.
"We rejoice today that he has returned, restored to health, full of vigour to guide us through these most difficult days. We are grate- ful to His Excellency for the Inspiring message which he gave to
mobile canteens and ambulances Visiting Freemasons, who are for Great Britain and China. nat members of any lodge in the
"You will be interested to know that up to date the amount raised is $39.500.
GOVERNOR THANKED
"It is only fitting that today
ADVERTISEMENTS should on behalf of the Club,
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
The FOURTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held, weather permitting, on SATURDAY, 26th April, 1941, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
thank His Excellency for all that he has done and for all I am sure he will continue to do. We also wish to assure His Excellency of the very great pleasure we feel in having him amongst us today and particularly to see him so fit and well.
"Your Excellency, we welcom you here most cordially, and hope that in the near future, when your dutles permit, you will do us the hondur of visiting us again and
perhaps giving us a talk which, I The First Bell will be rung af feel sure, wll be a great encour- 1.30 p.m.
agement and, stimulation,"
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members'
Enclosure, Such must be worn throughout the duration of each Meeting in such a manner as to be readily identified.
Badges admitting Nou-Mem
bers to the Members' Enclosure and Club Rooms at $5:00 for Gentlemen and $3.00
His Excellency, replying. said that he had come to the 'mecting
not expecting to make a speech at all other than to say "Thank you!" but would add that he was ex- tremely appreciative of the recep- tion accorded Dr. Who's words of welcome and hoped that at a uct
too very distant time, when he would have prepared some notes.
he would be able to address the Club on some subject it would like to hear about.
SPEAKER'S ADDRESS·
The following day Ramli got seriously and was taken to the CONTEST RECORDED
hospital where he died about four and individuals for their generous
The Ministry of Information hours after admission nade a recording oʻ support.
the contest
RESULT OF SHOCK being The number of children using which is
broadcast to In his evidence, Dr. Au Kee district. WUI also be cordiall the playgrounds was as great as Americe later, as evidence that Hock sald that Ramil had died as welcomed at this service. Those ever.
used the British are Hving their usual & result of shock and haemorr- Many schoolchildren. artending wil wear masonic re-the playgrounds for drills
hage of the gut. Ilfe despite heavy "blitzes." and galla, and the adjoining Church exercises
He said that Ramli told him, There were traffic blockages and
himself, that he had been kicked, the house was crowded with Hall will be open at 6.30 p.m. for
In the abdomen, just above the people while others outside were purposes of robing.
The doctor also said that it was his opinion that the rupture was caused 48 hours before admission sama ada pem-] and that it could not have been
.BOYS' FOOTBALL
Rev. K. McKenzie Dow. District) A Small Boys' Miniature Foot- clamouring for admission. This rupture, while playing football. Senior Grand Chaplain of the ball League was organised for the is ample proof of London's non-1 Scottish Constitution, will conduct Hongkong playgrounds. Over ten chalance. the Service, and Brother G. E teams entered to compete for the Tung Fan Shield presented by Mr. Longyear will be at the organ.
Home Soccer Programme
LONDON, April 22 (Reuter-The following are the football fixtures
on Saturday, April 28;- ...
WAR CUP, SEMI-FINALS Return Matches Leicester v. Arsenal; Newcastle v, Preston.
INTERNATIONAL MATER England v. Wales.
LONDON CUP Queen's P.R. v. Brentford,
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*'LEAGUE, SOUTH Bournemouth v. Luton; Southend Southampton; Watford v. Ports-
mouth.
Ham v. Fulham.
NORTH REGIONAL
SOUTH REGIONAL" Aldershot v. Tottenham; Mans- Rotarian the Very Rev. J. Lfield v. Walsall; Miwali v. North, for Ladles (both including tax) Wilson. Dean of the Cathedral, are obtainable through the gave the week's address, nis sub-ampton; Reading v. Chelsea: West SECRETARY upon the perfect being "The Beauty of Eng- sonal or written application" of a Member, such Member to be responsible for all visitors intro duced by him, and for Payment of all Chits, etė.
The Secretary's Office, İst floor, Exchange Building" (Tel. 27794). will close at 11.45 a.bt.
Tiffins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No.
land."
V
"I do not think that anyone has Bolton v. Blackhurn; Bradford C. the slightest chance of learning v. Rochdale; Chesterfield v. Sher-. the elementary rules of inter-field W..
Doncaster V. Halifax; nationalism until he has learnt to Grimsby v. York; Huddersfield v. love deeply and passionately his Burnley; Leeds Sheffield U.; own country." Dean Wilson said. Liverpool v. Manchester C.; Black- When speaking of the Beauty of pool v. Milldesbro': Barnsley v. New England, one could be expected to Brighton; Everton. V. Oldham: say a word about the ways of see Bury v. Rotherham: Bradford Y. | ing England. A motor-car was Tranmere; Southport v. Wrexham. useful to go from one district to
REGIONAL MATCH another, but it was difficult to get the feel of a country from a car.
The bicycle was another means of i
1 Boy (Telephone 21920). N travel, but the real charms of the
Stoke v. Chester.
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SCOTTISH LEAGUE Albion V Airdrie; Rangers
Dumbarton;
No children or amshs will be country were given to the saunter-Third Lanark; Hamilton v. Mother- admitted to either Enclosure.
er who did not mind if his speed well; Hibernian was but a mile an hour and who Partick v. Celtic would and thus paths and -un-
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is. $1.00 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sallors in Uniform are admitted Hall Price.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 21st April, 1941.
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THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB
NOTICE.
trodden ways which were missed by the rambling parties.
SPECIAL TOUR
A
NEW PAPER MILL
The Yun Fong Paper Mill at an "It is sometimes entertaining to unrevealed locality in Yunnan, make a special tour. The usual established in February last, will ones before this bestial destruction shortly start operation. Work on began were Castles and Cathedrals the installation of machinery is but one can follow the flight of being speeded up and large stocks some famous person in the history of raw materials have also been of England or make a literary tour stored up. following the places of Johnson's It is expected that the plant will midland trip.
begin production at the beginning "It is perhaps a Scots strain inot Jume.--(Central News), my heritage which makes me more vocal than most Eriglishmen about my country and Its beauties. Nevertheless the silence which Englishmen affect about their
neighbouring village with its vener-
country and the adverse criticisms able cottages and, its public green which they make are but sly and sheltered by trees-all these com- crude concealments of their love. mon features of English landscape To those who are travellers. evince a calm and settled security wanderers or sojourners in far off that speaks deeply and touchingly lands 'The secret sweetness in the for the moral character of the stream' and the distant dearness the hills' are more than happy
And here is William Winter:
nation."
Draft Programmes and Entry memories of a farid which was once "If the beauty of England were
The
Forms for May Meeting, Sun- home, they are forces which draw only superficial it would produce day, 4th May, 1941, (weather as back to an island which J. Bonly a superficial effect. permitting) may be obtained Priestley calls the most beautiful conquering and lasting potency of in the world. This is high praise it resides not alorie in loveliness of
The Secretaries Office, "3rd)
but feel it is fully justified, DIFFICULT TO DEFINE
floor, Prince's Building, Des: "The beauty of England is diff Voeux Road, Central;- Hongkong.cult to define-we have been in
The Hongkong Jackey Club: articulate and reticent and much Club House-Happy Valley,
The Sports Club
The Club House, Macao. Entries close at NOON on Thursday, 24th April, 1941.
By Order,
of the truest appreciation has come from American writers. I will quote two of them.
expression but in loveliness of character. The picturesque variety and pastoral repose of the English landscape spring in a considerable measure from the Imaginative taste and the affectionate gentle
ness of English people."
SPEAKER THANKED Rotarian Professor R. Robertson "Here is Washington Irving. thanked the speaker. "The great charm, however, or Among the guests were Mr. A.“L. English scenery is the moral feel-Davis, the Rev. K. Mackenzie Dow, ing which pervades it. It is asso- Eng. Capt. Minhinick, Mr. E. Lloyd clated in the mind with Ideas of Jones, Mr. Walter Wesselius, Mr. G. order, of quiet, of sober well- F. Murphy, Mr. A. Bilcock, Mr. H. established principles. Everything Pearce, Mr. Wm. Eu; Mr. P. de seems to be the growth of ages. Roux. Mr. Leigh Turner, Mr. Ip
"The
old church of remote Kwal-chung, Mr. J. H. D. Hart architecture with its scrupulous. Davis, Mr. S. E. Faber, Mr. F. C. 211 preservation, the parsonage and Ciemo and Dr “Rybaczevsky.
T. A. MARTIN & CO.
Secretaries & Treasurers. Hong Kong, 18th April, 1941.
T. F. LO. The matches were keen-School was successful as the first caused by a twist of the body or ly contested. and the first winner holder of the trophy. of the shield was the Tal Chung" Wa team.
AGENDA
The Agenda is as follows:-
having been thrown off a horse a week previously. Although there Was O external marks to show that Ramli had received a kick.
An Inter-school Small Boys' To confirm the minutes of the Miniature Football League was or General Meeting held on April 23, Honorary Secretary for the ensuing ganised for the Kowloon grounds, 1940; To receive from the Execu-year; To elect the Chairman and Over 10 schools took part in the tive Committee the Report and other members of the General Com competition for â large silver Statement of account for 1940; Tmittee: To elect an Honorary Au- trophy kindly donated by Mr. La elect a President, Vice-Presidents, ditor: To transact any other busi- Tuen-po. The National English (an Honorary Treasurer, and an Яess.
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