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THE ARMCHAIR
CRITIC
After many weary weaks- of waiting, we were at last rewarded
THE HONGKONG
SURREYS NEW COLONEL
A Distinguished Record.
Lieutenant-Colonel F. S. Mon- tagu-Bates, CB, CM.G., D.So,Į [East Surrey Regiment, just posted to the Ist-Battalion in Hongkong, Had an opportunity of criti-from command of the Depot Com
an Panies, Kingston. WW cally inspecting
Kowloon
com-
by some fine and sunny Saturday, and while I do not missioned in the regiment from weather, and last Saturday after think that their cricket is up to trooper in Lumsden's Corps in noon was a very busy one for the standard of former years, August, 1900, after five months most of the Colony's cricketers, nevertheless I found them a stout in the ranks. His services in Judging from both the individual lot of lads, valiantly maintaining that campaign embraced the and team scores it would appear their old reputation for hospitality Operations in Orange Free State and the Transvaal (Queen's Medal. That hearty that the rain has considerably and good cheer.
with four clasps) After the war, rusted many of the players: cou-old pillar of the verandah, he served with the South African is still to be seen Constabulary, 1902-06, was em quently remarkable things hap "Robbie,"
checking the old and chivvying ployed with the Canadian Forces, pened.
the now and juggling with pink 1909-12: and was adjutant of the chits regardless of expense. May 6th. Territorial Battalion of the Civil Service take first place, he be immune from writer's
East Surreys when the Great! with their first four wickets falling cramp for many years to come. for no runs! To dismiss Sayer,
War opened. At the front, în srozession be tr 29 Sutherland, Holdman and Baker
adjutant Kowloon are fortunate in hav-
of the 2nd West Surreys for "new" is no mean achieve ing for their ground one of the and adjutant ment and is undoubtedly a feather tost delightful little spots in the Royal
of the Sad Warwicks, command- in the cap of Balbatches, who Colony, and I doubt very much led the 2nd East Surreys, com- was mainly responsible for this whather, when the much-talked-manded the 12th Cheshires, and rout Balhatchet is, at times, a of move materialises, they will really good bowler. Unfortunate improve on their present position.gades in the Egyptian Expedition subsequently commanded bri- ly, he suffers from an occasional The turf, too, is excellent and and the Salonika Force. and inexplicable loss of form. plays extremely well, considering services extended over France. which detracts considerably from the treatment it gets from our Belgium, Egypt. Greek, Mace- his general standard as a towler.alleged "climate. On Saturday donis. European Turkey, Bul Possibly these slumps in the I did not see a ball get realls up. Balhatchet stock coincide with despite the fact that there was those batting feats he sometimes same pretty erratic stuff dying arcomplishes. No man can serve about. Except, of course, from the hands of Fletcher, whose masterly Credit must be given to "Sonny" control of maiden overs is a Wood for a gallant and praisewor- striking essciple of the triumph thy krock, and to Ling for some of mind over matter. excellent bowling all of which, was unavailing.
two inastors..
Second place is given to the Club i for a very patchy performance. Ten of our leading cricketers bad a very this time, gathering 34" between them. The match served to demonstrate once again what' a great old" back-to-the-wall-er” ·
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Chinese, Lai Ping and Cheung Chui completing a 2,000 mile voyage kee, were charged with robbery by in a 30-ft. yawl, through a little-
two or more at Yaumati, on Dec. 13th, vi a watch and money, two Pairs of bangles, some gold buttons and clothing.
Mr. H. K Holmes. Crown Solici
known part of the Pacific Ocean.
They are Mr. R. A. Sampson of the United States: Mr. E. J. Spies, of Tahiti; and Mr. R. D. Frisbie. of Mexico.
from Tahiti in their tiny craft for
The three companions set out! Fiji. By common accord there was no captain, all hands sharing equally the responsibilities of navigation.
There are scores of new flags in the world since the divisions pre- scribed by the various peace ter prosecuted and Mr. Campbell treaties have taken place. It Prosser defended the second pri would puzzle all but one in every ner. Both pleaded not guilty. ten thousand to describle the national flags of Lebanon and.
Mr. Holmes, in opening, said that Lithuania, of the Kingdom of the at one o'clock, in broad daylight va [Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes or of December 13th, three men entered the On the voyage they called at
Western Samoa A new flag ground flour of No. 1 Parke Street
the remote island of Manihiki, the: has recently been added faumati. Two of them were armed This lonely spot in the Pacific north of the Society Islands. A man told me darkly and to the Flag Book used by with revolvers and the third with: (says the New Zrultad Herald) had confidentially, the other eve, that the King's ships. however, a dagger. The ground four vy And he had learned more about batting British. We knew
not been visited by white men for this
during all time
cccupied by an Indian motor driver 12 years, so the islanders inform- than season
that the Ministry his previou years.
Pliced my of Tean-port had developed its wife The men tied these twu pe by about 400) natives. ruled by a named Mohammed Yu-ef and used them. Manihiki is inhabited inger
the rout of the own flag (presumably for use matter immediately by murmur on the Grand Junction Canal. ple up and gagged them,and kaving half caste, who was at one time a ing footwork." He agreed, and but now the Fishery Board forgot the keys from the wife ransack cabin boy with the notorious subsequent discussion revealed Scotland has butted in and theed the place and k the Bully Hayes. He was known to the fact that, after many years unhappy officer of the watch in articles mentioned in the charge.
the natives as "Governor" misguided endeavour, it is only future will have to remember They were in the house upwards of
Williams. now that he realises the absolute the proper salute to order when half an hour and then made their Tam is. Incidentally, the exter- importance of getting the foot he sees a flag with a blue-ground escape. After a time the woman was
A solitary white man was dis- prise of the CRC batsmen is close to the ball when it pitches fed badge bearing yellow thistles able to free herself and, having freed
covered on the island on which he had been for 36 clearly shown by an examination I quote his case to suggest and the letters F. B. in white.
years. perfectly content with of the bowling analysis 20 overs, remedy to many of you who are. The national Bag of Tibet her husband they reported what his lct. He had
long 11 Gaidens. 3S FURS.
1.6363 pathetically trudging down blind takes a bit of memorising. The had occurred to the police at You been disgusted with civilisation, (ad, if runs per over. Splendid alleys.
middle of the flag contains a gold mati. The first prisoner was arrest he told the visitors, and bad no sun rising above a white moun-ri in a brothel in Wosung street on desire to go back to old associa tain; on the mountain there are Dec. 26th, and at an identification (tions. His pame
Frank
LEADING
CRICKETERS
LAWN TENNIS.
YESTERDAYS MATCHES.
Chief interest centre in the Open Doubles match yesterday between . and H. D. Rumjabi, last year's runners-up, who had
to retire owing to the illness of
SLIGHT SHRINKAGE IN BALANCE.
away
time ago
was
During the two weeks the three men remained on the island the natives went on holiday. All work was suspended, and every effort directed to making the visit memorable.
COLONY'S FINANCES. two lions in white, green and parade on Dec. 29th the mac. Yusef Gelling, and he was born in New
red and between the lione a jewe! identified him, and his wife said he Zealand. and's flaming gem. We do not
was like one of the robbers When quite know the difference be- tween these but that is the charged he..said, “Seme official description. Any space when the water supply was restrict the left over in the flag is filled withed I had been in trouble with the Gazette show that the Colony's alternate triangles of red and Indians and they have had a grudge balance at the end of November blue. After that, the national against me." was $16.797.071. against $16,820-flag of Cambodia is simplicity
Returns published in
the latter, and Com. Grace and 834 at the end of October. A. B. Raworth, the former pair The winning by 6-1; 6-1; 6-1.
The
second prisoner Wils not
time
Feasts and dances were the order of the day, while countless, itself. It is a red rectangular
presents in the form of baskets, flag, with a blue border. and in arrested until Feb. 2nd That was mats. fans, chickens, eggs, and The total revenue for the the centre of the red field a white at Yaumati At that
becoconuts ware lavished upon the with $29,335,53% for the steady tennis and were capable corresponding period last year. of returning most of the diffi. The expenditure was $18,317.659 cult shots from their opponents as against $16,059,309 last year. They are expected to do well in
Rumjahns played consistent and Fear was $24,456,088, compared pagoda. An unusual colour for was wearing a green hat, At an visitors.
the present tournament.
Hung Huai-chang and Hung
Huai-chen, a couple from the
University, entered for the first!
Royal Standard, which is purple. Lay Yusel's wife identified him as a flag is found in the new Belgian ideatification parade held the next; with a gold shield in the ceatre one of the robbers, but Yusef did THEY ALSO SERVED.
surmounted by a crown. Next
He only said that one of the
to this, the palm for originality robbers was wearing a green hat. probably goes to Trengganu, one
of the Federated Malay States. When charged the second prisoner
The auction sale of New Kow-whose national flag is plain black said, "I have nothing to say, beg time in the Championship and toon Intand Lots 520 has been with a white band next the staff ging my lord to forgive me and ex-
were unfortunate enough to have postponed until further notice. been drawn against "such ex-i perienced players as Worthington
and Redmond, to whom they lost; 6-0;6-0 6-3.
In the Singles, Kwok Po-kun
NATURE NEVER COMPLAINS
and no ornamentation of any tenuate my crime so that I may sort. All the other nations are again become a good mail" content to ring the changes on red, white, blue, yellow and black
-Ex.
THE CRYSTAL PALACE.
18
Memorial to 832 Lascarɛ,
Calcutta, Feb. 6.-In opening
the Lascar Memorial this even- ing, Lord Lytten paid a high) tribute to the loyal and devoted Yusef and his wife were called service of lascars during the war. and bore uut this statement. Cross-His Excellency said Bengal's examined, Yusef said there was contribustion to the manning of niet F. Wheeler. Po Kun's
an amal in the house at the time ships was remarkable. Not only favourite stroke is a forehand
and she was also bound and gagged did she man her own ships in chop that goes short and is well without reason. Bilious attacks,
Calcutta and Chittagong, but} She would not give evidence how sent crews to Egypt, Natal, Great placed. He was steady through-sick beadaches, flatulence, coated
Britain and Cape Colony. In' Sir David Burnett gave the ever because she was frightened. out game and never seemned to be tongue, ill-smelling breath are at a loss what to do. Perhaps if Nature's way of complaining that Crystal Palace Trustees s at had been a little more enter your liver is out of order or the big figures in addressing them at ment from the dock in which he Colombo, and 14.700 to Bombay The first prisoner, made a state. addition she sent 6,000 lascars to Rangoon, 7,000 to their annual meeting. During told of prising he could have won easier. intestinal tract congested.
a quarrel he had with Wheeler played a careful game, To set the liver right and to the three years and seven months Yusef.
In other words Bengal supplied too, and placed well into the dispel constipation and its dis-the Palace had been reopened to
complete crews for over 300 ships corners of the court, following tressing ill-effects Pinkettes are the "public the trustees had The second prisoner on gath said which sailed from those three up by overhead work at the perfection. Try them to-night, paid to the Government over that from detober last year till coasts during the war in addition net which won for hiu many you'll be better in the morning. £50,000 in entertainment tax, Feb. 3nl, when he was arrested, he to those which sailed from Cal- points. His drives
sum running was employed at a a Chemists sell Pinkettes, also post and had spent a were
shop in cutta and Chittingung. Not a trifle too slow for Po Kun, who free, 60 cents the vial, from Dr. into six figures in restoring the Square Street, He knew nothing single lascar refused to serve for returned them with much tact Williams Medicine Co., 60 Kiang-Palace, quite apart from the of his fellow prisoner nor of the fear of enemy action. The monu- The first set went to Po Kun 7-5 se Road, Shanghai.
after some even play, as did the
second set 6-1. The third set was
the best. Fo Kun led on the first
heavy cost of the grounds an robbery. or inary running establishmen charges, and £54,500 in advertis-
Evidence to prove an alibi was ing. In spite of this tremendous called by the defence, and the jury two games by means of steady win the set, but he fell off and Po expenditure they finished with returned a verdict of "not guilty
ay. Wheeler oqualised, how. Kun won the next three games no less a sum than £83,000 on in the case of both prisoners, and ever. The latter had the lead at and the set 7-5. Score :-7-3; December 31. 54 and it appeared that he would 6-1; 7-5,
they were discharged.
ment perpetusted the memory of 832 lascars from Bengal and Sylhet who laid down their lives in the service of the Empire. Of these 33 died while on a voyage to Archangel, the most northern port of Russia.
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