HOKOKONX
LEGRAPH
WEDNESDAY, APRIL
LAWN BOWLS.
Association's Annual Meeting.
DAIRY FARM NEWS.
Cold Storage
is
this year.
The time would pro. |éd, “a both a gentleman and a bably come when it would be neo-bowler, It does not need a gentle- essary to have two
fman to be a bowler, but Mr. Raid Discussion onrued as to whether is both. He has done a great the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club, deal for lawn bowls in the Colony, whose representative had left the [as did Mr. Dyer and his predeces The increasing interest in the meeting, proposed to enter the sors, and the only regret I have is that I did not win the hand- game of lawn bowls in the Colony | League. It was pointed out that was evidenced by the large and it was necessary to have at leasting his year of office.
some cup Mr. Raid presented dur representative gathering which three rinks and it was understood assembled in the Post Office build-that at the Yacht Club there were Gerrard's remarks with three The meeting approved of Mr. ing last evening at the annual only two that could be played upon. hearty chears.. meeting of the Hongkong Law In view of the uncertainty prevail. Bowls Association.
Proceeding. Mr. Gerrard paid a Represents-ing as to the Yacht Club's inten-tribute to the work accomplished tives from all last year's clubs tions, the Hon. Secretary was di-by Mr. W. Russell as Chairman. were in attendance, as well as of rested to write saying that there Mr. Russell
the an excellent two news clubs, Kowloon Dock
only sure protection for and the Royal Hongkong Yacht as a possibility of two Leagues bowler and a very fine fallow,
sentiment that Was Club. The President (Mr. J.being run next season and sugges
heartily
winter clothing, Reid) conducted the preceedings,ting that the Yacht Clab should cheered by these present.
carpets, &c. Mr. Reid, replying, expressed and he was supported by Br. W. defer their entry into the League -
the opinion that last season was Russell (the Chairman) and Mr. until then.. Friendly matches, C. J. Tacchi (the Hon. Secretary would, of course, be arrange of lawn bowls in the Colony. He an outstanding one in the history
during the summer months. For and Treasurer).
The discussion then turned un considered the game, if only from
WAJ
The Financial Statement. the question of admitting two the secial qualities that it brought The Chairman, referring to the Taikoo teams to take part in the out, one of the finest played, as accounts, mentioned that the As-League, and it was exentually de-well for the young as the old or sociation had a balance in hand cided to do so on the same condi- course, the hard work devolved of $372.05; and they could there tions as last year.
upon the Chairman and the Hon. fore congratulate themselves upon Mr. W. Russell pointed to the Secretary, both of whom had given being in quite a sound position. probability, of more bowls
clubs him great assistanca. Mr. Tacchi
further particulars apply to the Secretary.
was really the backbone of the THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LTD.
Association, whilst Mr. Russell
Mr. W. Russell also briefly re-
plied, after which Mr. Tacchi added a few words, thanking Mr. Reid and Mr. Russell for their
He pointed out that the Associa- being formed in the Colony next tion was not money-making year. The League would then be concern and so long as they kept come rather unwieldy, and he was provided the steadying influence. on the right side that was quite afraid they would experience diff as much a they could expect. "The chief item on the expenditure culty in getting the programme of
side was $621, incurred in connec League fixtures completed. tion with sending the Interport:
Mr. J. Russell thought the difficul- team to Shanghai.
ty might be overcome by clubs, Mr. J. Russell (Taikoo), in pro-playing each other only once. posing the adoption of the ac- Mr. Tacchi suggested that the counts, described the statement as ixture list should remain the same very gratifying.
sa last year, with Kowloon Dock
Mr. W. Gerrard (Police) second-taking the vacant date each week. ed and the motion was unanim This was approved, as also was a cusly agreed to.
Election of Officers.
The Chairman, in submitting the name of the Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen for the position of Pre- sident, said he quite agreed with the remarks of Mr. R. M. Dyer at
motion to commence the League programme on May 12th.
Opening Days.
Mr. McMurtrie urged that the present practice of clubs bolding pening days should be abandoned
the last annual meeting that the logether. He pointed out that
assistance.
"DR. JACK."
Charlie Chaplin's. Rival?
Not a few critics and a good mant members of "the trade" who ara in a position to judge the temper of the cinema-going public, prophesy for Harold Lloyd laughter making career greater even than Charlie Chaplin's. Those who have seen and enjoyed honours should go reund. He each clcb was supposed to enter.Dr. Jack," which is being shown understood Mr. Stephen was pre-tain seven teams of visitors and at the Coronet this week, will pared to accept office if elected there were not many clubs in the agree that this may well be so. He believed his nomination would Colony who had the accommodation This picture, like the nat less have the cordial support of all the to do so. For instance, the Kaw-popular "Grandma's Boy," reveals clubs in the Colony.
loon Cricket Club had only five that Lloyd is not entirely without rinks, and he humourously re-that delicate suggestion of pathos: marked that the other two would which may be counted upon in all have to be played on the cement
Mr. D. Harvey seconded. Mr. W. Wotherspoon (Taikoo) mentioned that Mr. Mody hadbeer Vice-President for three years and felt he should be elevated to the Presidential chair.
tennis courts,
The Chairman said he would be Mr. Tacchi replied that Mr. sorry to see the opening days done Mody had been approached but away with. They provided oppor had declined to accept cffice. tunities for pleasant social func. The "Chairman's motion was tions and did not interfere with the then put to the meeting and was League programme. He assured unanimously approved.
Mr. McMurtrie that no clab was; For the position of Vice-Pre-expected to pat up seven rinks on sident, Mr. Harvey submitted the the opening day.
name of Mr. D. Gow (Kowloon
Interport Trophies. Bowling Green Club).
Mr. J. McMurtrie (K.C.C.) seconded.
seconded.
Mr. Prentice had offered to pro-
other hand, he is without & Chaplin comedies while, on the vestige of coarseuras in anything he does and really is ex- traordinarily funny.
BRITISH PIPE SMOKERS.
A New Inducement. An American correspondent in: London sends the following to his paper:-
The interest of Great Britain
The Hon. Secretary read cor- respondence which had taken place with the Shanghai Lawn Bowls Mr. W. Russell proposed Mr. Association relating to the pro- was intrigued by the announce T. G. Brasfield, of the Royal vision of an Interport Challenge ment that "Bertie" Windsor, Hongkong Yacht Club.
Cup. A letter from the Shanghai otherwise the Duke of York, Mr. J. Maelachlan Talkoo) Association was to the effect that has taken to pipe smoking in preference to cigarettes because Mr. J. Russell suggested Mr. D.vide a trophy. The great draw-Lady Bowes-Lyon, the "Betty" the Chairmas back, of course, was that Hong-Bowes-Lyon, his fiancee "thinks pointed cut that Mr. Templeton kong and Hankow bowlers only pipes are more manly," Submit. met every second year. It was fortunately coincides with the ting to feminine influence Mr. Harvey pointed out that suggested that the Cup be played Duke's known preference for the Mr. Gow was one of the oldest for every second year at Shanghai pipe on every occasion when that bowlers in the Colony and an in a triangular tournament, original member of the first bowl-alternatively that
form of smoking is not o ing club here. Mr. Gow had been bought, one to be played for be
two Cups be dignified.
Templeton, but
would not accept office..
As the use of a lorgnette by
in the Colony for close upon 80 tween Shanghai and Hongkong Lady Louie Mountbatten, the years, whilst Mr. Brayfield, so far and the other between Shanghai Prince of Wales' preference for as bowls at any rate was concern and Hankow. ed, was only a "youngster."
the derby over soft hate and The Hongkong reply pointed to Princess Mary's partiality for On a vote being taken, Mr. the possibility of all three teams Alice Roosevelt blue created Gow was elected by a large obtaining the same number of immediate vogues, it is expected majcrity.
points in a triangular Interport.pipe smoking, always popular in Five names were submitted for it was felt that the scheme was England, now will become a habit the position of Chairman, Mr. A. unworkable unless the three teams of even wider indulgence. From Hamilton (Taikoo), Mr. B. L met every year. Frost, Mr. D. Harvey, Mr. David
the cabinet chamber of the pres In the course of the ensuing ent Bonar Law government has Keith (Kowloon Dock) and Mr. J. discussion it was mentioned that seeped the word that many mom- Grant (Police). The nominations Shanghai would have a great ad- entous problems of state since of Messrs. Hamilton, Keith and vantage in playing on their own the collapse of the Lloyd George Grant were withdrawn and the greens. It was decided to write regime have been settled in the meeting balloted on the names of favouring the provision of a Cup midst of clouds of pipesmoke as Mr. Harvey and Mr. Frost, the for annual competition between Bonar Law, Stanley Baldwin, and former securing election.
Hongkong and Shanghai.
Mr. C. J. Tacchi was unanimous.
Championships.
Mr. J. Russell suggested that
the
ly re-elected Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer on the proposition during the coming season
of the Chairman seconded by Mr. Association should ruu B. W. Bradbury (Craigengower).
a Paira
Championship and Rinks Cham- The League.
pionship, whilst a "Champion of Discussing the entries for the Champions" competition was also League,
the Chairman said he put forward. It was decided to took it that all the old clubs would leave the matter to the Committee
to determine. enter again
In addition they had two new clubs-Kowloon Dock and
Auditor.
the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club. Mr. R. Lapsley was unanimously
Mr. J. Russell put forward the
elected auditor for the ensuing suggestion that the Association by Mr. J. Russell and seconded by year, the resolution being, moved should
rup, B frat and second Mr. McMurtrie. League. It seemed to him that! unless this were done they would have great difficulty in completing the League programme in time.
Acknowledgment.
+
half a dozen other cabinet mem-1 bera are confirmed pipe devotees.
A PUZZLE A DAY.
Subtract 69 from 55 and find 6 as the answer..
Roman numerals, spelling or other freak figures may be used.
Yesterday's answer:
ESTATE SHAVEN TALENT.
AVERS E TENSE R
ENTER 8
The six words in the above) At the conclusion of the busi-square-estate, shavan, talent, of the meeting, Mr. W. averse, teaser and enters can be Gerrard voiced thanks to Mr. J.read from top to bottom in the
ness
Mr. J. McMurtrie pointed om Reid, last year's President, for the same order as from left to right. that there were very few clubs that great interest he had taken in the could enter two teams. For him affairs of the Association. Hé sell he was not in favour of having believed Mr. Reid had attended
first and second division.
every social function in connec
The Chairman pointed out that tion with the game during the last year was a most succesaf¤] one year, and they were greatly in- with only one League in existence, debted to him for all he had done, and for himself he favoured only one "Mr. Bald," Mr. Gerrard soukan-
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