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round her bows, eastward. passing between her and her buoy. This brought him closer to Lyon who JOHNSTONE BEATS RECORD. | was trying hard
A SPORTING LADY COMPETITOR.
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to meke up his disadvantage. Johnstone now farthest east with Lyen coming strongly back to Johnstone's wake zad Laing furthest west. Lyon reached John stone's track to find him still opelessly ahead but also he
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
KOWLOON NOTES.
The Kowloon Cricket Club golf section, basarranged three very in- teresting competitions to be play- [ed off during the next two or three months. First there is a "Victory Cup" to be played for, the con- ditions being match play on handicaps. It is interesting to note that all the entrants for this event are members of the Club who have been on active service. They are as follow Messrs J. V. Braga, E. L. Braga, B. D. Evans. J. C. Fletcher, J. Ralston, R. Lap- sley, H. E. Stevens, M. L. Railton, | W, T. Elson, W. J. Edwards, C.H.)
Summers and A. O. BrawIL.
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The next competition is the "Owners' Cup" the conditions being two-ball foursomes handicaps, that is, three-eighths the difference between the ag- gregate handicap. The first round is to be finished by Novem- ber 2, second round by Nov., 16, semi-final by November 30 and final by December 14. For this Cup there are 30 entrants.
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The third competition is for the Thomson Cup." the conditions being Qualifying round, 15 hcles "Medal" play on handicap, all competitors to qualify on the same day. The best eight cards handed in will play off Match" play. and the qualifying round" will be played on Sunday October 25. Members to arrange their own partners. There are 30 entrants for this competition.
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On Saturday the K.C.C. will play the Indian Recreation Club
on the former's ground.
The Harbour Swim took place yesterday in the presence of a large crowd of people, including
Kowloon sportsmen played a His Excellencs the Governor, the found Laing. They collided and very prominent part in the matter; Hon. Mr. Claud Severn and Mr. then ensued a fine finish. John-of providing good sport and other Justice Melbourne, who viewed stone won on his own. at least entertainment for the Shanghai the race from Ms. Severn's 150 yds. to the good, but all eyes Bowls team. Facht, Genone. The weather were on the pair battling for was excellent and the water. second place. They had at least 300
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although inclined ID be ayards still to go. Laing slowly We again compliment the trifle chopps. was not sufficiently went ahead. Lyon apparently authorities on the very great im- disturbed as to cause any incon- having nothing left after remedy-provement in the regulation of venience to the swimmers. There ng his mistake in not keeping the the ricksha coolies outside the were twelve starters and although course. Laing diverged towards Ferry Wharf. We have reason Johnstone was much fancied.V.R.C. nearing the finish but to believe that our previous re- Lyon was not without supporters.corrected himself and stalled off marks on the subject have been There was much speculation as his rival's challenge, to win by instrumental in bringing about to what the lady competitor. Mrs about five yards, reversing his the much-needed reform, but the Richmond, was likely to do. and last year's defeat by Lyon for scene of quiet and order which it was whispered that it was the same position. There was exists, and let us hope is to con- more than probable she would be a
applause. The tinue, well repara us for any
burst of
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in the first three until it became others were long in coming, trouble we may have taken in generally known that the lady but all but three, Silva, the matter. had not entered the race with any Soares and Strange, finished idea of making a serious attempt fourth place, the former winning. to secure laurels but more as an Cooke and Mrs. Richmond also in the Colony to enter competi-inth, was heartily applauded. incentive to other lady'swimmers finished together. The latter. tions and if possible arrange a The places and times follow:-
J. R. Johnstone D. Laing D. Lyon R. Campball
J. W. Tatam W. Neal C. Freak J. F. Cooke Mrs. Richmond
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a good deal of inconvenience. ladies' harbour race. Mrs. Rich-
His Excellency, realises the ims Our suggestion is that ricksbas mond is much to be commended 1
portance of Kowloon and that his carrying arrivals from the Ferrics for her sporting action. Another 2
28 14 should proceed along Salisbury
remarks foreshadow personal plucky entrant was Mr. R. Camp-3
28 25 Road, and to Nathan Road 2 And the erstwhile Colonial investigation of its needs, Kow- bell, the third engineer of the 4
36 58 Hanko and Peking Roads. Secretary says "it is an economic loon figures very largely in the Fook Sang. Mr. Campbell had|5|R,
rise Rickshas carrying passengers to
and is not profiteering. If sums to be set aside for the com- only arrived yesterday mornings
should proceed high Government officials take ing year. We are to have e catch ferries and he had been on duty from 7
Station, a sum of straigh: down Nathan Road and this absurd attitude we are afraid new Fire twelve o'clock until four ato. He 8
41 35 along Salisbury Road. This would the scheme outlined in our can- $150,000 is ear-marked for making had made no previous prepara- 19
41 56 considerably ease the congestion temporary will get no further that tions in the way of training. Mr. R. E. Belilios distributed which takes place on Hankow the paper upon which it is printed. and great credit is therefore due the prizes and in doing so said and Peking Roads when the to him, particularly in view of that the V. R. C., could con-rickshas meet and it would also be We remember some time ago lying areas are to be filled in, the fact that he secured fourth gratulate itself on the advent of a convenience to departing passen- this same official told a gather-larger water mains are to be place. Johnstone was the winner. a lady swimmer. With Mrs. Richgers, for they would be enabled to ing in the Legislative Council provided and the distribution He covered the distance in 2 mond's permission. he intended see the Ferry signal much sooner,
that a pneumatic tyre
on system is to be improved. His minutes 13 seconds better than to read her record which is as and regulate the speed of their ricksha would not last Excellency also mentions im- last year's record, and it must be follows:-Mrs. Richmond belongs particular ricksha coolie more than three months. At least, proved means of transport (by said that he swam a beautifully to the Maidenhead (Roading) accordingly. The regulation. he stated that was the report which we assume he means trams judged race. He kept up a steady Swimming Club. In 1911 she would, of course, entail made to him by a ricksha pro- or motor-buses) and a hospital as stroke right through and showed swam 15 miles from Rich-increase in distance. We are of prietor, and since the argument being matters that appear to remarkable powers of judgment mond to Blackfriars Bridge, the opinion that a few simple and was put forward in support of require early attention. We only and this feature undoubtedly was coming in sixth out of 28 common-sense methods such as Government refusal to take hope they will receive it. the main factor of his success. entries. (Applause). Her time the above would greatly improve certain steps with regard to The competitors got away well was 4 hours, 44 minutes. Can we the traffic question in Kowloon. rickshas, we naturally assumed But what about housing? That together.
beat an achievement like that? If put into force the regulation that the then Colonial Secretary is the question of the day, yet it Silva was first to break away. Mrs. Richmond, do you know I would certainly prevent the dan-concurred. Now he tells us the was not specifically mentioned. Mrs. Richmond started off with think you have the keen apprecia-ger of an accident on the corner fairy tale about "economic rises." The making of new roads and the powerful overarm, but relapsed tion of every member of this Club of Hanzow and Peking Roads.We don't want to be treated like opening up of fresh areas may into a useful side stroke below because you are the first lady who which, under present conditions, school children, and such state encourage building, but the water. Johnstone went to the has taken part in this race, and I is bound to happen sooner or
ments are the incentives to re-public wants to see something front with Lyon following. Laing have been asked by the Com-later.
quests for representation for Kow-done, and done Boon. Vague followed close on Lyon and the lmittee to give you a little souvenir
loon on the Legislative Council. promises and hints of improve- others were well together, except with the Club colours on one con-
ments will not affect the pro- that Soares followed Silva to-dition-and that is that you are A correspondent sugests thatthe All the same, what Kowloon blam immediately. And is wards Wanchai Jahnstone swim to do it again. (Applause). Ferry signal would better serve really wants is not six-roomed the Government going to build ming a regular and beautifully The winner received a beauti-its purpose if it were placed in a houses, at $140 per month for the public, or is it not? free stroke, increased his lead to ful silver cup donated by Mr. prominent position in the K.C.R. neither does it wish such houses Moreever, what about the ten yards, Lyon having about the Belilios, and Laing and Lyon were station building. It is said that divided for two families. This "hotel" scheme which Mr. same advantage over Laing. All also presented with cups. Mrs. were this done, the signal could house-sharing business is almost Severn announced some time ago three swam fairly straight and Richmond received a bouquet in be seen in Hankow Road. The as objectionable as the flat system. had received the approval of the they soon left the others so far silver holder tied with the Club's idea has merit, but we think our Four-roomed houses, with Secretary of State? If it is not behind that the latter dropped colours.
suggestion with regard to the gardens, to let at about $70 or $80 to be proceeded with the fact might alteration of the routes taken by a month would be far preferable. have been mentioned. Perhaps the ricksha coolies would meet
our recent plea for houses instead the case, since the present signal- could be seen almost at the foot of Nathan Road.
received silver spoons.
Hearty cheers for Mrs. Rich- mond and Mr. Belilios concluded the proceedings.
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We learn that Mr. and Mrs C. of a block of flats is being con- D. Lambert are on their way out sidered. But action, is needed, from Home. Mr. Lambert is not mere consideration. That'll Locomotive Superintendent of the do for the moment on the Budget. Kowloon-Canton Railway and Perhaps we shall have more to A morning contemporary out-been on warservice since 1916, and say later on. A. Silva lined, last Wednesday, a very has attained the rank of Captain.
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The officials who looked after the race and who deserve all praise were
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The result of the jumble sale
out of interest. The race, it was The swimmers who finished plain, was for these three only, and Lyon was the first to lose direction, the tide taking him out of his course. Johnstone then had en advantage of fifty yards. Laing found it difficult to keep as straight as Johnstone and he drifted after Lyon. The latter Judges:Messrs. with the help of the tide was Netto, J. H. N. Mody, A. S. Ellis, comprehensive putting more space between R. E. Belilioe, S. Stewart and scheme for Kowloon in regard to A Taipo resident informs usin aid of the Ministering Child- himself and Laing but at the C. R. C. Rodrigues.
the housing problem. There was that ho understands the ren's League, held at St. Andrew's same time increasing the gap Time Keepers :-Messrs. A. Aa proposition for six-roomed electric light installation scheme Church Hall, last Wednesday, was that he must make up to get Alves and A. E. Alves.
houses with all offices and a for that district referred most satisfactory, a sum of nearly back to Johnstone. Johnstone Hon. Sec. Mr. R. H. B. Mitchell, garden, at a rental of $140 per to in the Budget was formulated $110 being realised. This, in view at length fell away in his direc- Prize DonoreMeSSTB. R. E. month which would pay a net about ten years ago. Well, what of the fact that the articles for tion, although he never Beillios, J. H. N. Mody, A. F. B. return of seven-and-a-half per is our reader grumbling about? sale were disposed of at very low further down than the Naval Silva Netto and J. Stewart. cent. Such a house could be ar-Is not that about the usual length charges, reflects great credit on Book Reshaping his course here Mr. R. M. Dyer is also to be ranged to accommodate independ-of time that must elapse before the ladies who so kindly under- Johnstone found the Tarantula thanked for lending the V. R., C.ently, two families, bringing the four city fathers start to put took the work, under the able right in his way. H. elected toja launch..
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