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A STRIKING PROGRAMME
BOXING
10th March at.9.15 p.m. (Under the Auspices of Hongkong Boxing Association)
15 Rounds Contest for the Middleweight Championship of the Colony and the R.M. DYER BELT. · Between
SIGN. MORAIS H.M.S. ARGUS Middleweight Champion of the Colony,
V.
STOKER MORRELL
H.M.S. VINDICTIVE Weller and Middleweight Olimpion of Shanghai.
10 Rounds Lightweight Contest. V.
'L'S. HALL HMS TITANIA
A. B. WHITE JMS VINDICTIVE.
6 Rounds Welterweight Contest.
MARINE FRASER 1 M.S. TAMAR.
V.
B Rounds Bantamweight Contcai.
BANDSMAN MCCONNELL
2nd K.0.8.BR.
MARINE HARRIS H.M S. ARGUS.
A. B. VATEY H.M.S SERAPH.
10 Rounds Middleweight Contest. STOKER REYNOLDS Y.
H.M. AMBROSE.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
MONDAY, MARCH
THE WORLD SPORT
SHIELD SEMI-FINAL
STRUGGLE.
KOWLOON & CLUB TWO
HOUR FIGHT.
CLEVER FORWARDS HELD BY VIGOROUS CLUB DEFENCE.
a
OUR FOOTBALL COMPETITION.
1928.
PRIZE OF $50 WEEKLY.
KING'S COLLEGE OPENED.
(Continued from Pago I.}''
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was started. In April 1924 the contract for the .superstructure was let.
As an earlier perlod, I had been requested to state the require monts of this new school, and the oxisting building bodies most Tho "Hongkong Telograph" tained four class rooms, on the site of these requirements. In the offers a prize of $50 to the readers of the existing Vernacular Middle statement I endeavoured to pra- who send in twelve correct fore-School, a spot which had been used vide for a model school, and how casts of the results of the English hitherto, as a rubbish heap, or in fer, the Government has complied and Scottish League matches local pariance-Lap Spp Tan Mr. you can best judge by an inspec (to be played on Saturday next, Tung retained the Headmasterahiption of the promises. There were March 10th) set out in the Cou-for a further period of 12 years conferences in which the late until 1903, when he retired on pen- pon below. No goal scores are on. Mr. Fung ls with us to day, Director of Education took part, required; only forecasts showing hale and hearty, and a witness to the work of Mr. Dawbarn, whoso but the design and drawings were wins or draws.
the fruit of his pioneering. Mr. W. In the event of an reador fore-H. Williams succeeded to the Head plans have since been selected On the left, Kowloon were not
casting all: twelve matches, a prizeship in the same year, and remained from amongst many competitors.. so prominent, both Muir and Miles who sends in the greatest number was transferred to the Victoria suffering from injuries early in of correct forecasts; and in the British School which came into the game. Muir was always an event of two or more readera send being at this time. My tenure of effective force, however; he wor-day: in an equal high number, the office dates from June of that year. ried the Club defendors constant prize of $25 will be divided.
The competition is in accordance with the rules published in the Telegraph during the weeks August 29-September. 24. -
bustled off by the vigorous Chib defance. In midfield he led them merry dance, dribbling delightfully and plying Duncan with perfect робвся.
ly, and he was always waiting to slip the ball to Northey. One shot of his in the second half almost caught Rodger napping.
Scott was the best of the Club [By Wanderer."]
forwards until he was badly What'share the 'boisterous windshaken in a collision with his club played on local football on Saturate, Taylor, but the line was not day, it is difficult to estimate, but nearly so impressive as the opposi in no match did the expected haption. They were quick on the pen, while both Junior Shield semi-move and shot at every conceivable finals resulted in surprise victories. opportunity, but their movements
The great match, of course, was were not well constructed,
wonderful Stewart played "a the Senior Shield semi-final between
The game at centre-half for the Club. the H.K.F.C. and Kowloon. sides fought for nearly two hours Hard-worked and always faced without achieving a definite result, with the necessity of keeping a close eye on the alusive Northey, he and a replay is necessary.
still found the energy to force the play forward, while his goal was perfect in its accomplishment, if Fortune was favourable in the manner in which the ball came to him.
The match was excellent in its way. Fought out in the "typical cup-tie spirit at a fast pace through out, there were constant thrills, and if Kawloon were 'a trifle unfortun- ale not to gain the day, the Club must be congratulated on a fine de- fensive display against a lively for- ward line,
In the last twenty minutes, and in the extra time, Kowloon enjoyed almost entire territorini advantage, and the Club goal had miraculous escapes. The Club were occasion- The really dangerous by
The League match between the K.O.S.B. and the R.A.F. was drawn after a great struggle. sults are appended:
· SENIOR SHIELD SEMI-FINAL.
Kowloon
1 H.K.F.C.
JUNIOR SHIELD SÉMI-FINALS.
1 St. Joseph's
K, O., S. B. Kowloon
R. A. F.
0 Chinese Ath,
Senior League.
1 K. O. S. B.
Junior Division "A."
1 University S. China "A"
STEWART'S GREAT GOÁL. ' Kowloon Fall to Win After Scoring First.
*
exploiting
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH”. FORECAST COMPETITION.
Matches to be played on March 10th.
DIVISION 1.
Bellon Birmingham Cardiff
y
Arsenal. Sheffield U. Leicester.
DIVISION II.
Chelsca Grimsby Rending
Luton
V
Preston.
Notts Forest. v Manchester C.
DIVISION UL.
*
Singapore.
College at
Main Features. To onumerato briefly the main features of this building, Klug'a
The following figures are instruc. College contains 29 class rooms, a tive and illuminating:For 1906 physics laboratory, a chemistry the average attendance was 61.6 laboratory, library and museum and fees. amounted to $754; for art room, gymnasium, great hall, 1900, averago attendance 92.1 and cinema profecting room, workshop, fees $1,907; for 1007, average at-covered playground, photograph tendance 216.0 and fees $4,496; for room, swimming pool with sand 1908, average attendance 296.9 and filter and the storage tank; lava- Tees $6,704.
tories and clank rooms on each Building Enlarged.
floor; staff rooms, Headmaster's The success of the school being and Clerk's offices and sanitarý now assured at one time it was arrangements of the latest and proposed to close it down-the most approved type. The equip- building was enlarged by the addi- ment is not yet complete. The tion of six new class rooms; fees gymnatum and workshon need were increase to $3 a month, and apparatus, which it is hoped to cineses were limited to 40. Even provide this year. theag additions, amendments, and I wish to remind, our many restrictions proved inadequate, and Chinese friends and patrons, that it is no exaggeration to say that while a banevolent and paternal each succeeding year scores of Government.provides for the run- would-be students were refused ad-ning expenses of this institution,.
there is much that, they can do The year 1909 which marks the to show their appreciation and apex of attendance in the old build-recognition of the facilities pro ing, saw the addition of two mat-vided for in this building for the sheds to the class room accommode-education of the rising generation, tion, and although intended for tem- The boards upon these walls indi- porary use they served for teaching cate that a few scholarships have purposes for a period of 16 years. been endowed: more and yet more In that year, the average attendance
mission,
· Am
renched 403.0, and Feas for the are required, and while I same period totalled $9,152. Thus, needs in detall, I will be
diffident of enumerating all our most Celtic in the brief space of four years, happy and willing to state them
numbers had increased cight-fold.
Norwich Nelson
Y
Swindon. Y Plymouth. Lincoln.
SCOTTISH LEAGUE,
Airdrie Clyde Cheath
Y
v Queen's Park. ▼ Motherwell.
Name
2
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Kowloon' superior team work gave them the balance of play. The forwards worked with good
Address
their speedy wingers, but Wheeler and Dodahon had both coolness and understanding and only once 1wns Angus seriously troubled, a long shot by Scott giving him an opportunity of bringing off 2 glorious save,
Even the stimulus of the first goal failed to give Kowloon victory
1 undertsanding and the defence did-
yeoman service throughout.
The Club defence was conspicu- 1ous for the keenness of its tackling. Occasionally they were inclined to be vigorous and none of tho Kowloon forwards escaped with- out bruises, but this is the spirit of cup-tio football, and there were few complaints.
'A word should be said for the
Mr.
Yet another phase dates from to any who are interested. this year. The transfer of Mrs.
Fung Ping Shan has Morris from the post of Head-promised to equip the Chinese sec- mistress at Victoria British School tion of the Library, while from to Saiyingpun in September, 1900, other benefactors, donations have marked a new era, not only in the been received, certain" of which history of Saipingpun School, but have been expended on the Engilah in the education of Chinese boys side of the Library. A gift which in Government Schools in Hong is highly appreciated is the latest kong, for Mrs. Morris in the edition of the Encyclopedia Britan pioneer
Indy teacher. Lord nica, the gift of Mr. H. W. Ray, Lugard. then Sir Frederick-manager of the Hongkong Amuse- Strike out the teams which you Lugard, speaking of this innova- ment Co., and a former Assistant think will lose, but make no markston, e. the introduction of lady Master at Salyingpun School,,
teachers into boys' schools, snid:
A Super-Building. respect of matches which you "I am sincerely glad to hear from In conclusion, the Government
No. 28.
Date
think will be drawn.
All claims must reach this office in the keenly-contested Shield semi-magnificent display of Black, who not later than Wednesday follow- final on Saturday. The wind play-proved himself a back of cooling the date on which the matches ed all kinds of tricks with the ball, Judgment in spite of the wear of are played. No prize will be clever football was almost out of the years. He fully justified his prosi-awarded for which a claim has not question, and in these circumstances tion in the side; indeed, there been made. the undoubtedly superior forward were times when he made the skill of Kowloon was to a big extent youngsters look foolish by the enlainess with which he deprived them of possession. Bishop dis played great activity in tackling, his judgment was rarely at loss, and his kicking in a difficult wind excellent.
nullified."
Before sending in your coupons, mark your forecasts on the dupli ente list given below. Keep your duplicate lists and compare them later with the published results of the matches and if you find that you have eight or more correct send In a claim for the prize.
Mark your envelopes, "Football" on the front and write your name (without address) on the back of the envelope.
It was, however, a game of thrills, a hot pace being maintained for the greater part of the game, and if the Club defence tired under the hard work continually forced upon them, they must be congratu- Both defences may be said to lated on hanging out until the end. have played exceedingly well, Black and Bishop deserve particular while Kowloon's forwards were a praise for the way they hung on to much better line than that of the Northey, the ever-dangerous Kow- opposition. If Kowloon had He gave a glimpse of his remark-essayed to shoot a little more fre-
MARK AND KEEP THIS DUPLICATE DO NOT FORWARD IT TO US. able opportuniem twenty minutesquently they would probably have LIST. after the start. Between the time won, The extra time was not IT 18 PRINTED FOR YOUR CONVENI- he received a long pass from Muir nearly so interesting. Both teams ENCE SO THAT YOU MAY KEEP A and drove hard into the net there.
gruelling RECORD OF THE FORECASTS YOU BAVE was scarcely a moment's breathing struggle and the ball was con- SENT IN: space, and even had the Club de-tinually out of play. fence not been appealing for offside they would have had no chance of holding him out.
loon centre-forward.
were tired after П
· K.O.S.B. RESERVES OUT.
Bolton
v. Arsonal. Birmingham v Sheffield U. Cardi
... Leicester. Cholnea
v. Preston.
v. Notts Forest.
Reading
v. Swindon.
v. Plymouth,
Chinese Athletic and St. Joseph's Grimsby The equaliser when it came was a
For Final. great goul, though it had a mea-
Luton Bure of luck about it. The Club
Chinese Athletic and St.
Norwich forced a corner and the ball was Joseph's qualified' for 'the final of carried by the wind to Stewart who the Junior Shield Competition, Airdrio.
Nelson headed past Angus from at least both sides bringing off surprises. Clyde twelve yards" range at a terrific St. Joseph's have proved to be the beath pace. It literally ilew into the top first side to inflict defeat on the right hand corner of the net and K.O.S.B. Reserves aince the Angus had no chance.
Both sides missed other chances. Assisted by a strong wind in the battalion arrived in the Colony. Simpson had a glorious opportunity first half they hold a lead of two of giving the Club the lead soon'
errors,
In the Kowloon player's favour.fo
V. Manchester C.
v. Lincoln.
IV. Celtic.
Y. Queen's Park. v. Motherwell,
"MACBETH" IN MODERN GARB,
NEW PRODUCTION · IN LONDON.
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the Director of Education that the and the Colony generally are to experiment has proved a success." be congratulated on possessing,
Lady. Teachers.
such a super-building, a building. The experiment was exteqded to with scarcely an equal anywhere. Queen's College and the other Thh Duke of York School at Government Schools, and to-day Dover, the latest and most up-to- each counts one or more lady date of the Army Schools, is de-. teacher on its stat." Speaking ficient in many of the features with inside knowledge of the good embodied here and surpasses this foundations laid by Mra. Morris in College only in respect of its the lower classes, I would be fail-playing grounds of which there is ing in my conception of the debt real and urgent need, fir Hong- we owe her, if I did not acknow-kong- ledge that the measure of success attained at Salyingpun was due tion for 900 students should be A school which has accommoda- very largely to her loyal co-opera considered by the Recreation tion, indefatigable support, in Ground Committee when allot- fluence for good, and above all her suerifiee, in all that appertained to ments are made. While there ap-
pears to be no hope of ameliori-. the well being of the school.
ilon in the immediate future," an Sixteen years teaching in 1 natshed savours more of Indiaye must be kept on the possibili- than Hongkong, and might be the ties of laying out a Football Re- title of a book dealing with the creation ground at Pokfulam or progress and development of even as far afield, as Aberdeen, Educational practice in Hongkong. which locality is served by buses The year 1910 marks yet another and launches, and is accessible.
The Siamese Prince who went. advance in the stalling arrange- ments, for at this time the first over the school in December, 1928, English Assistant Master was was much impressed with what ho saw, and like the Queen of Sheba appointed.
In 1914 plans were prepared for who after viewing the Temple at the further extension and rebuild-Jerusalam was constrained to say ing of the school, and the tem "The half has not been told." porary transfer of pupils and staff. The students too are to be con to Ellis Kadoorie School during gratulated on being permitted to the reconstruction, but the cond attend such a fine school, repleto tional promise of the Inte. Sfr with all necesserica and comforts. Ellis Kadoorie to present that Here I would add a word of: warn~ building to the Government anding and exhortation to guardians unswerving the subsequent fulfilment of that and pupils:--the promlee deferred the development loyalty of all is demanded loyalty. of Satyingpun School, a delay to the Government and the school which has been more than com and it is sincerely hoped that pensated for in this present idered act or advice, bring die- no-one, will, through any ill-con- structure...
credit upon the escutcheon of King's. College.
·
Patrons and Donors.
after the second half had begun goals at the interval. The Bor- He received about two yards out deners pressed hard after the in- but shot weakly by. Miles had a terval; but only once met with re- gift in the first half, but his shot ward.
Need For New Bullding. also was misplaced.
On the Club ground an almost
One of the oarliest references The Club were dangerous when similar state of affairs existed.
to an entirely new building is London, Feb. 7 contained in the answer to & His Excellency then followed they broke away, but, generally The Chinese Athletic, twice dei speaking, the Kowloon defence in fented by Kowloon in the Junior acbeth" in khaki with a con- question put by Sir Henry Pollock with an address, which was being the second half held their own com League, gained an interval lead of ventional toothbrush and military at the introduction of the budget delivered as we went to press.. fortably. Wheeler and... Dod two goals playing with the wind. oustache and Lady Macbeth in on October 24th, 1917. In reply, "Amongst a large number of shon were a superb pair of In the second half, they concen short skirta and silk stockings II.B. the late Sir Henry May patrons and donors are the follow- backe, making but trilling trated on defence and there ware Royal Court Theatre when Siriding a new building on a now scholarship: Mr. Chan Pek-chun,
While the halfbacks exciting times round the Athletic Larry Jackson produced the sites
wis witnessed last evening at the recognized the necessity of pro-ing:Sir Robert Ho, Tung, one one scholarship; Mr. Chan, Shek- Hedley, Sims and McKelvie, were goal; Kowloon, however, failing to tragedy up-to-date including a in dominant factor. Hedley's secure the satisfaction of a single whisky decanter, goda phon 181918, the late Bir. P. H. Mr. Woo Hhy-toug, a guarranteed. The following grear on October shan (deceased), one scholarship;' tussles with Simpson usually ended goal.
and processioral music before the Holyoak in his Budget speech re-income of $1,000 per annum for banquet scene. spite of his comparably alight build,
ferred to the disadvantages and in scholarships, and other purposes, while Sima and McKelvio cxercised
The shouts of the crowds and adequacy of the old building and also: Donation $25; Mr. Ho Kom- wonderful judgment in defence and ].... The KOSB have drawn more the poise of artillery and machine pressed for a new one, and his re- tong, $1,000 Endowment of gamos, I believe speaking from guns were rendered by a grame marka were endorsed by the late Scholarship, Alfred Morris, also The centre-half's delightful for memory, than any other side in the phone, the only suggestion of anti Mr. Ho Fook and the late Mr. doubled the value of the Ralphs- ward passes kept the Kowloon forenfor League. The match with quity being the three witches. Chan Kaiming, the two Chinese and Ho. Kom-tong Scholarships: wards on the move almost constant the RAF resulted in a sharing the modern version was well representatives on the Legislative Mr. Ku Cheong, $1,500 Endowment They were a clever line, the of the points, though the Borderers received, though the storming of Council at that time, Sir Claud of Scholarship: Mrs. Chan, Shok- right wing showing up brilliantly were hard put to it to equallee Macbeth's Castle by steel-helmet Severa, in reply, held out hopes of shan, 8900, donation and, cost of in well-executed movements. Watafter Birch had given the Airmaned and, khaki clad warriors firing-removal to a larger and better one portrait in oils of the late Mr. non had a giant task in trying to the lead in the first half.
rifies movel the audience to
unelte, but it was not until 1921 that Chu Shek-shan; Mr. Taang Pokl hold them, but he received splendid The Borderers were more metho restrained: laughter.
the Direcor of Public Works stated $450, cost of schoolbadge-in support from Bishop.
"dical than the opposition, but the
in the Legislative Council in reply enamel (executed by Messrs. Map- Kernick gave his best display of RAF, pub up a capital defence. Ma
to Mr. A. O. Lang that an exchange nin, and Wobb) Mr. Fung Ping- the Berson.
Had he had any luck it was very near to the final The Bishop. of Marseilles, Mon of land was being negotiated: shan, Chinese booke for the he must have won the game for his whistle when Campbell burst seigneur. Champavier, has died at: This exchange was carried Library; Mr. HW.-Ray, 8300, post alde, but when the ball came to him through and scored a capital the age of 61, after a short illness, through, and in 1923 work on the of new edition Encyclopaedia in the goal arch, he was usually equaliser.
He was appointed in 1928.
foundations and retaining walls Britannica."-
attuck
ly.
Borderers Draw Again.