THE KIDDIES' DAY.
WAS
THE HONGKONG TELEGRIPH;
the
the members of the younger success. At 4.30 p.m. the children generation, but by all members sat down to a sumptuous tea, of the force. Yesterday's event provided by a hard working and proved to ba s successful as enthusiastic committee of ladies, Children's Sports at K.C.C.iny of its predecessors, and is Mesdames Budden, Sandford. Yesterday was the kiddies' day children who went home from were amply compensated by the very happy band of Newnham and Johnston, who at the Kowloon Cricket Club ——
the Club last evening. There were happy smiling though most of the adults
faces of the appeared to be enjoying them-and a gigantic Christmas Tree the good fare before them. Mesara races for prizes, a sumptuous tax youngsters doing fall justice to selves equally as much. It was from which presents were dis-Budden and Grant suitably the annual children's" sporls.tributed. What which
more could dressed as clown and cameramec. have become such feature at this Club at New Year
juvenile hearts desire?
worked bard to amusa time.
The arrangements were ably children and deserve much praise carried out by the Committee, for the able way in which they It was a very merry afternoon.but special mention should be carried out their by no means IA addition to the sporting made of events, there was a bran tub, an by Mr. W. Gerrard (Chair-tableaux was given by Condr. the work put in easy task. After tea, a pleasing aunt sally and coconut abies, min), Mr. N. Watts (Secretary) Priston, in the role of Father looked after by the genial Messrs. and Mr. Whant (Treasurer) Christmas, and Mr. J.W. Grant R. E. Nicholls and Haather, who, Mr. Ward, as clown, was a great as the sleeping "Cas-ild." At as usual, proved themselves first favourite with the kiddies. rate entertainers of the little
the conclusion of this perform- The proceedings were ance were the Hon. Mr. and Mrs, well chosen words, wished every- Among the very large attend-arce, Comdr. Priston, in a few guests. enlivened by the King's Band.E. D. C. Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs. Pone present the compliments of who contributed pleasing e P. J. Wodehouse, Mr. and Mrs. the season and presented each lections during the afternoon. T. II. King, Mr. and Mrs. Burling-child with a useful prize. Mr. and afterwards added to the fun ham, Mr. and Mrs J. Kerr, Mr. H. A. Nott, in a neat speech. by participating in a bandsmen's and Mrs. J. W. Franks, Mr. eulogised the workers on the Perdue, Mr. F. C. Jenkin and results of their efforts and speciat There was little speechmaking daughters. Practically all the reference was made to Comdr. Mr. R. E. Lindsell, in a short and senior Inspectors, their wives and Priston, who has filled the role of bappy speech, thanked everybody children, and many members of Father Christmas for two se 1800s for coming. He regretted that the Victoria Gaol staff, were They all regretted that Comdr.) there were fewer entries than
rate.
usual, but he hoped in the future present.
After an hour or so, a dance
Priston would not be amonge:: they would have more and more During the
them next year, as he was due afternoon Mr. for Home shortly. children as their sports. He con Gonzales band provided music. gratulated the prize winners and whilst later the Police Jazz Band was beld and those members, the prize givers and, finally, he played for dancing. The ladies their wives and friends who did thanked His Excellency the Gov-uperintended the tea, and every not enter into the afternoon's!: ernor for coming to distribute the credit is due them for the manner proceedings, turned up in force prizes. Hiz Excellency and which it was carried out. Lady Stubbs came last year and After the sports and prize distri Radio Jazz Band, under the in the evening. The Warfarers' they took a great interest in this bation, every child was presented direction of Mr. Francia, supplied with a gift from the Christmas some excellency music during Tree. The party broke up just the afternoon and evening, whilst before dinner time.
were ably carried out by Mr. H. the duties of M. C. for the dance Girls Handicap Race (under 11.30 p.m. after a thoroughly en Buiden, and Mr. A. Broek. At 10-1. Juliet Earner; 2, Katb-joyable evening, the proceedings
Glendinging: 3 Mavis terminated" with "The King.
annual event.
His Excellency replied bomorous vein. At this time of the year one usually made good resolutions. He had made one, and that was that this year he
The following were the results of the events:-
en
Glendinning.
was not going to make any on necessary speches. His Excel. lency congratulated the Président. the Vice-President and the Com-
Boys Handicap Race (under. mittee on the entertainment and
10).-1. Douglas Tasior; 2, be congratulated the prize winners Martin Earner: 3, Lyell Gleadin and the company in general for
a very pleasing afternoon.
ning
Hoberts. Phillips,
Pick Up football mitch.- His Excellency then distributed Messrs. Hollands. the prizes to the successfull com. petitors as follow:-
McWalter, Nolloth,
Watts, F. Condon. Jahresas.
NEW BARNADO KOME
A Change of Air. The Prince of Wales went out Knight. Angus, Whelan, Garrod by motor-ear on November 17th. and Post.
Co Goldings. shie-where he formally opened the Hertford, Flat Rice-1. E. Barr: 2 Is Alexander; 2. Miss Purden: new Barnardo Home, unveiled Wooley: 3. B. Sullivan.
Girls Skipping Race (under 14): 1. M. Gourlay: 2. P.Gittias; 3, E. Webb.
Ladies Cocoa-nut
cer
3, Mrs. Darrington.
the memorial stone to Willism Gente Handicap Race (under Biker, Dr. Barnardo's successor, į 91-1E. Meade:2. E. Pris: 3,38)-1. Mr. Reynolds; 2. Mr. whose name the school.beats,
Skipping Competition (under
C. Mitchell.
Fiat Razo (under. 3.)-1, Stewart; 2. W. George; 3. George.
Potato Rics (10-14).--1. Woolor; 2, L. Patton McNider.
B.
P.
Post: 3, Mr. Nailsth.
patrons and the three hundred and spent two hours with the
Girls Handicap Race (10 and Peri, Beatrice Taylor: boys.
Barbara Esrner; 3, WendsJenkin. Many of the forty Barnardo Boys Handicap Race (10 and homes scattered about the country Gover)-1, Ronald Gerrard specialise in same direction. The.
Frank Angua; 5, Neil Gerard. one at
Genis Handicap Rice (over to
Stepney, MI, Mr. J. Grant: 2. Mr. J. Bexley line,
passer gers
Skipping Competition (10-12). ~~~ A. Blyth. 2. E Landolt: 3. Gourlay.
familiar
{"
00 the Frarks: 3, Hòa. Mr. E. D. technical training. This has now
specialised Wolfe (after dead-heat with Mr. been moved to the delightful new Wiltshire).
home at Goldings-a fine house) Ladies' Egg and Spoon Race-built in Tudor style, standing in J., Miss Olive Gerrard: 2, Mrs.11 acres of ground and supplied M. Hollande, 3. Mrs. Taylor.
Fist Race fundet 14).-1. G. McNider; 2. E. Landolt: 3, L Patton.
Musical Chairs (8-12)-1, Brown; 2. N. Chatterton: 3, George.
E & Spoon.-1. H. Smith:
Thread and Needle Rice.-1.
2.Mrs. Grimmett and Mr. Ward:
Mrs. A. Clark and Mr. A. Clark
Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Reynolds.
P.
E. Blackburn: 3. J. Webb.
Flat Rice (3 109)-1. Gittings; 2. M. Bryso: 3, S.
Jeff ries.
with well-equipped workshops.
Though the bome was only.
formally opened that day, the
boys have been living there since! April, and already the change in their physical condition
the slum
since
The Tuz-of-War between Mar- they lef Relay Race (10 14)-P. Gried and Single was got held, for the fresh air and sunshine has ting. M. Bryson. E Blackborn: Owing to the lateness of the hour beep most marked. Their mental E. Cullinson, L. Patton & J., the desire to present the outlook, too, has changed.
Webb
Consolation Race. - 1. Pitcairn D. Smith: 3, V Blackburn.
children with the toys from the Christmas Tree.
The prizes were distributed by Mrs. Wolf, and is acknowledg
Boys Potato Race (1012). [ing a vote of thanks to her, Mr.
-1. E. Nichole; 2, F. Hartly; H. Pearne.
3, Wolfe referred to the very enjo
WEATHER REPORT.
able time everybody had spent. Jan. 2d. 2h. 55m.-Warning] Boot Race (und r 12-1. T. The arrangements were excellent. to Hongkong, Coast Ports, &c. Nesve; 2. A. Mitchell: 3. S. He took that opportunity of NE. gale in Formosa Channel. wishing good-bye to eight of the Jan. 24. 11h. 23.-Pressure Obstacle (12-14).-1. J. Clark; senior men in the force who were has increased moderately from 2, P. White: 3, E. Nicholls.
Christy.
due to retire this year and be Shanghai to Hongkong, and from Relay Race (10-14).-E. Morri-also welcomed. the new arrivals Formosa to S.W, Japan. It has son, A. Chatterton, S. McNider from flame, saying the Colony decreased moderately over N.E. and A. Pearce.
was lucky to get men from the Japan.
Fist Rice (6-8)-1, A. Smith; R.1.C.-one of the finest forces in A strong anticyclone covers 2, J. O'Sullivan; 3, L. Chart and;
the world. He also expressed 5.E. Mongolia an-1 China, and a Jackham.
thanks to Mr. and Mrs. J.H.deep depression is central to the Sack Race (8-14-1, S. Christy. Taggart, the Chine Loan and east of Hokkaido. 2. P. White; 3, J. Sterling.
Provident Company and Mr. F.C. Strong monsoon may be expect Tug of War (10-14).-C. Mc-Jenkin for generosity in helping ed along the coast of Chint and: Artbar, Dr. Stabans, C. Pile, W, to make the afternoon such a 7er the northern portion of the Matcham, A. Hill, J. Hirst, P. Succ89. White, and J. Clark,
Cheers were afterwards given Fiat Race (1-8)-1, G. Abra-for Mrs. Wolfe, the ladies and ham: 2, P. Slevens; 3. C. Patton others.
Bowls Contest (10-141.-1. D. Dockyard Recreation Club. Davidson; 2, P. Thompson; 3, A. Clark.
The Sail Lofs" of the Naval Flat Race 18 10)-1, S. Mc.j Yard way on Saturday last the Nider; 2, R. Woolley; A. Smith,scene of a delightful function Wheelbarrow Rice. (914)-1, when a large assembly of the P. White and G. Sterling; 2, Mat- Dockyard Recreation Club mem- cham and Groundwater; 3, J.berg, their wives and children,
N. China Sea.
an
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 a.m. to-day, 100 inch. Total since January Est. 0.00 inches, against sarage of 0.06 inches. 'ORECAST FOR THE 24 HOURS INDING AT NOON TO-MORROW,
District.
Forecast.
Formoss Channel N.E. men- Koda gale. gathered together, the event be 2 South coast of) Clark and J. Pearne.
Consolation Race (5 14)-1, 0.ing the children's Christmas Ching between N.E. winds, White; 2, E. McNider 3, R. Party. Among those present ware 2.K. & Lamocks, fie b to Wood.
Commodore H. E. Grace, Com. 3 Hongkong to strong: mender W. R. Priston and the
Gap Bock......... cloudy Rev. H. S. Crole-Rees, R.. The "Loft" was beautfully decorated with flags and banting. There was an Aunt Sally cocoanut
Band Race-1, Pte. Summars; 2. Boy Sullivan; 3, Boy Cfr. At the Police Recreation
Club,
A very happy time wis pant shie, aerial railway. Jenz shoot, yesterday afternoon by the ins ne etc., etc. It did great credit to bers of the Putice Itecna ion the Committee, Messrs. Saul Club, their wives, obiidren and fard, Budden, Luck, Bibbage, friends. The annual races and
Newnham, and Oswick, who Christmas Tree are always keenly! had worked 80 assiduous-
makg locked forward to, not only by to
the event &
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South coast of at first,
Chins
between then fie 1.K. & Hanan }
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