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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
KOWLOON CRICKET
CLUB.
LAST YEAR'S ACTIVITIES.
The unausi Report and Statement of Accounts of the Kowloon Crickati Club have just been issued, The Report states:
Finance. The profit for the year is 8509.68 only, this being due to heavy expediture in con- nection with repairs, additions, and alterations to the pavilion and ground, and also to the reduction in prices for refreshments.
In this connection it must be remembered that at the last annual mosting the Committeo re- ceived a mandate from the mem- | hòrs—presont-to-expend auch monien as were necessary for the
general Improvement and greater that what has been done has given
comfort of the Club and it is hoped
entire satisfaction.
All the debentures with the exception of four, have been re- deomed and it is hoped that these will be paid off soon.
Membership-Since the 1st August, 1928, one hundred and ninoteen new members have joined
-TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
TRADE UNION CONGRESS,
London, Sept. 1. The Trade Union Congress opened In the City Hall, Hull, with 700 delegates representing four and half million members. Mr. Purcell, M.P., presiding, said that labour's task was to capture every legislative and administrative function. Referring to the position of the German workers, Mr. Purcell said that British trade unionism ought to insist that if reparations and indemnities had to be paid under the Dawes scheme, they should be paid without Injury to the récipients. The burden should fall upon the exploiter and profiteer. that possibly opposition to the treaty might decido the fate of the Mr. Purcell commended the Russian treaty and warned the Congress
Government. Reuter.
THE PRINCE IN AMERICA.
New York, Sopt. 1. "The Prince of Wales yesterday morning, spent two hours: oxercising his polo ponies on the polo grounds, near Westbury. One
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LEAGUE OF NATIONS,
Gonova, Sept. 1.
The fifth assembly of the Longue of Nations opened with the
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was given an ovation. In his speech to described the progress of the Langue and affirmed that the League was Indispensable to the life of the nations.
The First Division team has tied for first place with the United Services Recreation Club and the Indian Recreation Club and arrangements are being made for fan early play off to decide Cham- plonship honours. Although the Second Division Teams have not been very successful the many matches played have
afforded n large number of our tennis on- thusiasts much enjoyment.
Bowls The Bowlk'
Committee
The Committee record with deep regret the deaths of Messrs, A. A.has had the Green enlarged and Claxton, P. H. Dvinger, J. w.the old portion as well as the new Hubbard, R. Hutchison, G. Has been thoroughly redreined; May, N. S. Moses, J. Spittles, Wm. and, given fire weather, the lawn will be found to compare favour- Stowart and W. L. Wenger.
President. Dr. C. Forsyth, whe ably with any in the Colony.
So far this Besson has been for many years has been
our
popular President, recently left rather disappointing, the porefatent the Colony owing to Indifferent rain curtailing all competitions health and has expressed a desire and practices; with brighter days to be relieved of his duties in this succces la assured, capacity.
A fitting presentation was made to him on behalf of the Club as a token of esteem and gratitude for
his valued services,
Honorary Treasurership.Mr.
For the first time in the history we have of the Bowls' Section entered, two teams in the Hong kong Lawn Bowl League.
The
team in the "A" Division has
present
Our PortraitureWALTER E. WHITE, of 41, Mollo-lane, Chlewick, Landén, England, who wriška sed
"Some hired years ago i had a One night swelling in the knee cap.
I knocked my knee which caused a littfe ulcer which in time, no matter what I did. developed across the whole knee.
had one large gaping wound, and with
all, the care and attention that wound was upen for 15 months. Being an all-round athlete, holder of many cups and prizes, I began to 'give up all hope of ever taking my place again umong the athletes. One day one of my fellow workmen inquired how my leg was, and told me it was 'Clarke's Blood
fixture, I wanted. That day I bought:
a bottle, and when I hnd fixisbed it I was not only surprised myself, but ali my workmates, could see improvement Iould band my knee a litile and that gave ins encouragement, so I persevered with it and am glad to say seven bottler completely cured me. - I am now as well as ever, and am still holding my own ni- an athlete."
proved itself worthy of its place H. E. Stevens left the Colony in and is assured of its
with June last on transfer to England position, The "B" team, and the Committee duly appointed the assistance of some of the older players, is doing as well as was ex- Mr. C. J. Roo to fill the vacancy.
For his many years of valuable pected and is bringing forward services on the Committee and as new-enthusiasts-for-next-season, Honorary Treasurer, Mr. Stevens To these older players our thanky was made the recipient of suitable jare due. presentations from the Club before his departure.
Ground. The cricket pitch has Club, which for the past fifteen received considerable attention dur-yenca has been one ing the summer months and should standing features, has automa be in good order for the coming tically ceased to exist with the season. The bowling green has conversion of King's Park,
There has been universal regret. also been considerably enlarged at the loss of King's. Park Course, Clarke's Blood Mixture
and improved.
The Golf Section,” Golf-The Golf Section of the
of the out-
The Club was not so successful but we are looking forward to playing soon.on the new links at the Horticultural Show as in former years, two 1st and three under construction at Kowloon
City.
3rd prizes and two awards of A very successful rear WAR
merit being obtained. The flowers and plants are in excellent condi-
tiun.
Club House.
carried through and the Compell- tions were well supported.
'Children's Sports. This event
Pavilion. Extensive renewals was held on New Year's Day and
The met with its usual success.
Sufferers from Bad Lagu Abecasses, Utears. Glandular na bwalilags, Ples Excerns, Belis, imples. Eruptions, Knoxmalam. Geot, should realise that lotions and oftmaISŁA can but give temporary relief-to be sure of complete and sating beneất, tha blood must be thoroughly cleaned of the Impare waste matter, this team of such troubles, · Clarka'a Blood ks, overcomes, and expala Mistura qulekly klacks,
parition, that la why so many ruznikabla rocover les send to its credit. Plantatií šo takme sad free from injurione ingrediantar
the
Of all Desier-200 that you gei
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LEAGUE TENNIS.
SECOND DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP.
Tho Chiocre Roarestian Club
and alterations were made during thanks of the Committee are ten-"A team completed their list of the season, considerably improving
generous League fixtures on Sunday, when the pavilion throughout and add-dered to the many ing to the general, comfort and subscribers, and the ladies and they met and defeated their own gentlemen who so kindly assisted "B" team, who had the assistance convenience of members.
of the ox.champion, Ng Szo-kwong. The joists and flooring of the on that occasion...
Concerts and Dances.-One open The Chinese R. C. "A" have re- middle room are in very bad atute of repair and will soon have air concert, one dance at the Kow.ceived four walk-overs-from the to be renewed. The estimated cost loon Hotel and two smoking con University, Cralgengower **A," certs were held during the year brigaogower B and the Kow. to do this work will not be ex-and were all well attended and loon C. C. "B" and the remain. cessive and the outgoing Commuch enjoyed. mittee strongly recommends thut
Prizes The Committee thank approval will be given in the near the numerous donors of prizes for future to put into effect the neces-the various sport competitions. BRTY work.
Annual Lawn: Tennia Tournament. Ladies Pavilion. Certain
· ro- Open Championships. Winner, T. pairs were effected and at present Lay; Runnerup B Kroba; Chal cheong ("B") beat Yew Man taun Ng Szo-kwong and Ng Bze- the shed appears to be in quite longo Round, T. Lay defeated & E. and Yow Man-kit 101, bent Kwok
Green (bolder) ;
Po-kan and Lau Fook-ki 8-B, beat|
good condition.
Cricket. Although not so, SUCH
absence on leave...........
"The frat XI played 10 matches, won 5, lost 10 and drew. 1.
ing matches they have won, having. Bucured the maximum number of points and thus becoming the Bhield holders for another year. The following are the details of Sunday's match:
cessful as the previous season, the Scratch Pairs: Winners, E. Abra-Lau Fook-ling and "Chan So 8-8. cricket during 1928-24 was just as liam and N. Trambitzky; Ruanora Yung Hin-luen and Ng Kam- obuen ("B") lost to Yow and Yow | bright and enjoyable. We were up, R. E Lindsoll and T. Lay.
again without several of our old Handleap Doubles: Finalists, A. 20, lost to Kwok and Lau 2-0, lost
to Lau'and Chan 4-7. - playing members on account of W. Ramsay and A. 3. Kelp Kauko and Chui Taun-chui
| Duncan and N. Trainbitzky.
-lord-to-Yew-and-Yew 5-6, lost ta Handicap Singles "A" Winner, Kwok and Lau 4-7, loah to Lau and A. W. Rainy Runnerup, S. E, Chan 38. Green,
Totala Chinese B. C. AVA Handicap Bingles "B": Winder, 58; Chinese R. O. "B. 40.
Savage Runner-up, Tram jest bitzky
Ladies -- Championship - Singles: Avinne {Mrk M., Minney; -Runno
The second. XI played 21 matches, won 5, lost 13 and drew
Tennis The Annual Lawr Tennis, Tournament took place us usual and, war wall supported,
We entered one, foam in the First Division of the Hongkong ups Tennis Lengdenand two) teamă, în the Béddhu División”—but
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