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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1928.
WORLD SPORT
of
INTER-VARSITY SPORTS.
FOOTBALL FORECAST
COMPETITION.
WEIGHTMAN SMITH CREATES «TELEGRAPH" OFFERS PRIZÈ
RECORD.
OF $50 WEEKLY,
CHINESE Y. M. C. A.........
CAMPAIGN ENDED.
OVER $23,000 SECURED IN ·
DRIVE.
Chinese Last night at the Y.M.C.A. the final reports were received in the annual membership and financial campaign. The total amount from all sources, life mem- bera, sustainig members, ordinary members and contributions was $23,027.00. This is a little more than $10,000 in excess of the preceding year,
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MISS O'KEEFE'S DISPLAY.
CHARMING DANCING AT THE QUEEN'S THEATRE.
TALENTED PUPILS.
Miss Daisy O'Keefe's dancing display at the Queen's Theatre yesterday was excellently attend ed, Lady Clementi and her daugh- ters being among these present to witness a display of pleasing dunc-
MARSHAL LI SOON RETURNING.
(Continuce from Page 1.)
Marshal Ll's Post.
In a circular telegram announ- cing his assumption of the post of Chief of the General Staff of the Nationalist Army, Marshal Li Chal-sum says:
I have received Special Writ ten Authority No. 120 from the Nationalist Government, appoint- ing me as Chief of the General Staff of the National Revolutionary
The lobby of the building in ing in which variety predominated. Foroos. I feel ashamed that I Bridges Street was full of life Given generally by tiny pupils, the though untalented and of no from six o'clock when the team programme included nil varieties ability, should be chosen for such London, Mar. 24.
The "Hongkong Telegraph" leaders arrived and began to meat of dances, the children displaying high honour. However, being un The Inter-Varsity Sporta were offers a prize of $50 to the readers the members of their teams to a charm and akili demonstrating able to resign, I have this day hekin showery weather at who send in twelve correct fore-receive final reports. The twelve to the full the thoroughness of the assumed the post. Queen's Club before a large crowd, casts of the results of the English teams included nearly twenty teaching they had received from
League and Scottish including Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin.
matches workers cach, and a very good pro-Miss O'keefe, The 100-Yards Race was won by (to be played on Saturday next, portion of all were in the Y.M.C.A. Rinkel (Cambridge). Smouhi April 14th) set out in the last evening. At eight o'clock the (Cambridge) was second. It was Coupon below. No goal scores gong sounded the close of the after which no new run in a downpour..
are required; only forecasts show-campaign,
gifts could be counted to the credit Tho Mile Race was won by ing wins or draws,
In the event of no render fore-of the teams. By ten o'clock all Green (Cambridge). O'Connor (Oxford) 'was second."
casting all twelve matches, a prizoreports were tabulated.
The winning team was led by Time: 4 mins. 252-6 sccs. of $25 will be given to the reader 120-Yards Hurdles was won by who sends in the greatest number one of the younger captains. Mr. Weightman Smith (Cambridge). of correct forecasts; and in the Lam Chik-shang, son of Mr. Lam (Cam, event of two or more readers send- Woo; who reported a total of Livingstone Learmonth
ing in an equal high number, the. 3,396 points, each paint represent bridge) was second.
ing one dollar, received. prize of $25 will be divided.
Time: 15 2-5 sec. This is an Inter-"Varsity record. In the High-Jump Bradbrooke and Gordon (both Oxford) tied at
6 ft. 10 ins.
The Long-Jump was won by Pomeroy (Cambridge). His dis tance was 22 ft. 4ins. The Queens- lander, Harrison (Oxford) jumped 21 ft. 11 ins.
The Quarter Mile was won by Rinkel (Cambridge). Leighwood | (Oxford) was second.
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Time: 50 2-5 sets.
London, Mar. 24. Cambridge beat Oxford by B events to 3.
American's Polo Jump Record,
London, Mar. 24.
The following are further re- faults in the Inter-Varsity sports:
Throwing-the-Weight,
Howland (Cambridge) 42 ft. Howland (Cambridge) 42 ft
1 10 ins... Parker (Oxford) 40 ft. 5 ing. 2
Pole Jump.
Frust (Oxford and America) created a new Inter-Varsity re- cord by clearing 12 ft.
McGill (Oxford and Amerien) was second with a jump of 11ft. 3 ins.
220-Low Hurdles,
Weightman Smith (Cam-
bridge).
The competition is in accordance with the rules published in the Telegraph during the weeks August 29 September 24.
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" FORECAST COMPETITION.
2.
Matches to be played on April 14th:
DIVISION L
Huddersfield. Everton. Blackburn.
Arsona!
T
Sheffield U. Sunderland
V
V
DIVISION IL
Fulham
South Shields: v Wolves
V
Oldham. Chelsen, Reading.
DIVISION III.
Q. PR. Watford Doncaster V
Y
SCOTTISH LEAGUE.
Aberdeen Dundee Raith
V
1 Livingstone Learmonth (Cam: Name
bridge)
.... 2
Weightman Smith's time was
25 4/5th sees., equalling the Inter-
Varalty record.
Half-Mile.
Green (Cambridge)
Gutteridge (Cambridge)
Green won by inches. His lime was 2 mins. 1 4/5th secs.
Three Miles,
Address
.....
1
2
No. 33.
Date
2
Edwards (Oxford) Jossop (Cambridge) Edward won by 30 yards, His time was 15 mins. 2/5th' seca.
RIFLE SHOOTING.
POLICE, MARINES' -
ASSOCIATION.
On Good Friday an interesting shooting match, was fired at the Stonecutters Rifle Range between teams from the Royal Marines Old Comrades' Asscelation and the Police Rifle Club.
The conditions for the shoot, which was with both rifle and re- volver, was as follow:
4.
Narthants. Southend. Stockport.
Cowdenbeath Rangers. Hibernians.
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Strike out the teams which you think will lose, but make marks in respect of matches which you think will be drawn.
All clalma muat reach this office not later than Wednesday follow- ing the date on which the matches are played. No prize will be awarded for which a claim has not been made.
Very close was the team led by Mr. Lom Wan-shue, a director of the Wing On Company, 3,192
points.
The third team was captained by Managing Mr. Ko Leung-wo, Director of the Ho Hong Bank, roporting $3,184.00.
"I am fully cognisant of the fact Generally speaking, the ensem-that in our revolutionary work, bles were the pick of the pro-service at the front and in the gramme, being daintly executed rear are of equal importance. But and delightfully arranged. They as peace and order has not been fully restored in Kwangtang, the provided scope for the art of the base of the revolution, 1, bearing dancing teacher und Miss O'Keefe the responsibility of administrat is to be congratulated on the gen- ing that territory, fear I shall not eral seting and arrangement, cou be able to remain for long and to pléd, of course, with the aptitude perform my duties here. I can of the little pupils. This does not only do my best and attempt to mean that the individual dances justify the confidence that has were thrown into the background. been placed in me, by offering sug- They were all well done, some of geations and advice to the best of their charm being attributable to my ability. It is however, fortun the colourful dresses worn by the ate that General Ho Ying Ching, the Acting Chief of Staff, is ren- little girls.
dering valuable assistance to the Well Balanced Frogramme.
Commander in chief, and thus the The programme was extremely future prospects of our military
Opening with a operations will be greatly im well balanced. little fairy story which had for proyed. all obstacles and dif its setting a shoe house, it imme-ficulties in our path will be easily dintely indicated the merits of the overcome, and the complete suc- remainder of the display. The cass of our Northern Punitive Ex- following ensemble, a scarf dance, pedition is thereby assured." was charming performed by six older pupils, a pas aui then throw- ing into high relief the merits of individual dancers.
Four tiny children prettily per- formed the hornipe and appeared to enjoy their experience al- audience. most as much as the
A waltz preceded an Irish jig
RUBBER GROWERS
ADVISED.
(Continued from Page 1.)
A fourth team, led by Mr. Ngan Shia Kwan, Manager of the China Bus Co., was also in the honour class of more than three thousand points, having to its credit $3,082. While the total amount received is somewhat short of the goal undertaken, there was great en couragement among the directors and secretaries of the organiza- tion over the hearty co-operation of all, which is taken as an expression of confidence in the organization as well as nl indica-which went with a delightful trictions with exemplary fortitudo and brought forth and hopes that shareholders will re- enthusiastic applause. Modernity solutely resist the insidious attempt crept into the programme with by prophets of evil to frighten them "The Varsity Drag" performed by into wholesale realisations, one of some of the older pupils, girls the most calamitous results of wearing male dinner dress to the which would be the Inevitable pass- manner born. This displayed the ing of the control of rubber produc- artistry of the Black Bottom, the ing from British into alien hands, Charleston, the Savannah Stomp The commodity, for which thore.is a constantly growing demand, can- and the Yale Blue and proved one
not indefinitely remain a depressed market-Reuter. of the most attractive items in a splendid programme."
tion of better business conditiona in the Colony,
Two life members were secured. Mr. Wong Kam-fook, of the Kow- loon Wharf and Godown Co., by paying $1,000, became a member for life. Likewise, Mr. Lam Woo, one of the oldest friends of the organization, for many years, until resently, a director and one of the most liberal contributors to the fund that secured the present building, provided a life member- ship. The directors have plans to complete the fund by securing life. members from time to time among the benefactors of the com- munity.
At the close of last night's meet-
swing
London, Apr. 11.- Spot rubber on the London mar- ket fell a further one-eighth of a penny to 8. to-day-British
Jazz was faithfully interpreted by D. Tollan and B. Pestonji, the later apparently being the star pupil and one who at the diaplay showed her undoubted cleverness Wireless. ngain in various individual dances,
-Delightful Vocal Items. ing and reports, Mr. K. L. Chau, "The Rosary" and "In a Monne- were charmingly the President of the Y.M.C.A..tery Garden" expressed appreciation to all the sung by the Mises A. and D. workers and the contributors who Woods, accompanied by
The harmony was per- are making possible the continued Weeds. service of the Chinese Y.M.C.A. to fect, the rendering of the two the city and Colony.
songs being an example of delight- ful vocalism.
ALMOST CONVINCING.
MAN'S STORY OF WHY HE BOARDED A SHIP.
Mrs.
WAS
Another attractively dressed ensemble, a Dutch dance, nolable for its colouring and general charm and proved a de Ightful ending to the first part of the programme.
«VULTURE KILLS TWO AIRMEN.
BIRD IN COLLISION WITH "PLANE.
Washington, Mar. 9, Captain William Byrd and Ser- geant Rudolph Franforter, of the Marine Corps, were instantly killed in 'Nicaragua by a missile more feared by fliers than the bullets of the rebels-a bird of prey.
into
While preparing to land in a fly ing field their plane came collision with a vulture, or buzzard,
call them as the
Americans
A Russian plaude by little Betty Pestonj was done in her Before sending in your coupon, At the Marine Court this morn-characteristic style to open the mark your forecasts on the dupli-ing before Commdr, J. B. Newill, second part and this was followed cate list given below. Keep your D.S.O., R.N., an unemployed sea-by another ensemble which was dulplcate lists and compare them man was charged with boarding probably even mere attractive than Buzzarde swarm wherever there is later with the published results of the s.s. Chenoneaux without per- some which had gone before. carrion, and, flying low, frequently the matches and if you find that
mission of the commanding officer. Then came delightful peeps into a come into contact with aeroplanes. The heavy and clumsy bird tore you have elght or more correct
Defendant pleaded guilty and children's ball room, frst the send in a claim for the prize.
stated in reply to his Worship, that gavotte, polka and minuet and out a strut of the loft wing of Cap- Mark your envelopes "Football" he was 64 years of age and was then the foxtrot, waltz and tango,tain Byrd's plane, the wing col- A skipping dance, Highland lapsed, the plane rolled over on its on the front and write your name
without employment. Having no (without address) on the back of food or money, he was seeking a dance and another pas-acul by back, went into a tail spin, and the envelope.
attractive finale based on the jumped clear of the plane, and friend who might give him some Betty Pestonji preceded a most plunged to the ground. Both men
asistance.
v. Huddersfield: v. Everton. v. Blackburn. v. Oldham. v. Chelten.
Reading
V. Northants.
Southend.
V1 v. Stockport, TV. Cowdenbeath.
v. Rangers.
Hibernians.
MARK AND KEEP THIS DUPLICATE LIST. DO NOT FORWARD IT TO US. Rifle Shoot.-100 yards, five IT 18 PRINTED FOR YOUR CONVENI~ rounds grouping, 200 yards, five ENCE 80 THAT YOU MAY KEEP A rounds snap shooting, five rounds RECORD OF THE FORECASTE YOU HAVE rapid, and five rounds deliberate. BENT IN. The possible score was 80, the best Arsenal eight to count out of teams of ten. Sheffield U. Revolver Shoot-Distances 10 Sunderland and 20 yards. Possible score 60. Fulham
The R.M.O.C.A., won the rifle South Shields
Wolves shoot, and the P.R.C, took the re-
Q. P. R. Watford volver competition.
At the conclusion, Major Bam-Doncaster ford, V.C., R.M., presented the Aberdeen
Dundoo prizes.
Spoons presented by Comrade Raith W. Kent, of the R.M.O.C.A., for the best score on either side with the rifle were won by Comrade Gossett, who also won the "Reynolds" Cup. for the second year in succession.
Mr. Wodehouse The P.R.C. presented spoons for the three best scores on either Sergeant Kelly alde in the revolver shoot, and Sergeant Carey there were won by. Capt. Whit-Sergeant Ritchie worth, and Comrades Gossett and Sergeant Malr Rooney, all of the R.M.O.C.A., and Sergeant Hargreaves Mr. Wodehouse, and Sorgeants Sergeant Sherry
Sergeant Bradrell Carey and Ritchie of the P.R.C.
The scores in the rifle shoot wero:
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R. M. O. C. A. Capt. Whitworth R.M.
Comrade Kent.
Comrade Frith
Comrade Gossett
Comrade Colling
Comrade Alexander
Comrado Tuck Comrade Mason
Total
Y.
He further stated that he had Dalcroze method of arrangement. tried to open their parachutes, but been 30 years in Hongkong, but This showed Miss O'Keefe's skill they were too near the ground for was not aware of the regulations to the full and made a most satis-the parachutes to work. regarding boarding vessels. He factory ending to a thoroughly would take out a hawker's license, enjoyable dancing display. if he could afford it, but he had not the necessary $2.
His Worship pointed out that
The Fupils. Special mention should be made of the dresses, executed by Madame
with such a long residence in the Eunice, Kowloos, and Mrs. Charl-
There have been frequent reports of collisions between vultures and aeroplanes, but this is the first time fatalities have followed.
Colony the accused should have on which gave to the display ita WOMAN, ACCOUNTANT. known the regulations. The In-attractive colouring. The orches spector in charge of the ease said tra performed well throughout,
the man was discovered with a frs, R. Pestonjl being responsible PROTEST AT ROYAL UNITED shackle in his possession, which for the music,
Those taking part in the display
SERVICE INSTITUTION.
was ships property, although no witnesses could be produced as the were Mrs. M. Mather, F. Clemo, K. • Exception was taken to the ap ship had sailed.
Harrison, N. Mayes, B. Mayes, M.pointment of a woman accountant Sentence of one months bard Simpson, B. Clemo, N. Field, N. instead of an ex-Service man at the Iabour was, passed.
P. R. C.
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62
55
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INTERESTING COMPETITIONS
$5
ANNOUNCED.
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Tollan, 1. Prestonji, L. Tollan, M. annual meeting of the Royal United Bryson, D. Tollan, E. Minney, E. Service Institution, Whitehall.
Admiral Sir H. H. Bruce, the Hoare, P. Ma, D. Bowes-Smith, B. Field, D. Henderson, S. Gooke, J.Chairman said the book-keeper Frank, B. Choy, G. Yee, B. Pes-and typist was very valuable to the 'officer and grave, G. Smith, T. May, M. man employed in the Institution," onil, N. May, J. Weller, P. Har-Institution. "Every George, B. Sedyen, J. Thompson, he added, "is ex-Service, and there J. Bowes-Smith, D. Hynes, Aare only two women--the typist
relatives in the Service. Ladies are reminded that a Cookes, B. Spaulding, 1. Light and and a charwoman-and, they have A Member-There are still many Total
.440 Tombstone Competition will be. Remedios.
Thanks word expressed to the The revolver shoot, resulted in held on the New Course at Fanling
following for their assistancex-Service men who would go on the PRC, scoring a total of 361 on Tuesday, 17th April.'
stlek that, I cannot, 60 points against the RMA.O.C.A/s
In future, Competitions will be The A.D.C. for scenery, the Phil- their knees for the job. If you can Another Momber-It was your 48 total 291.
considered. cancelled in the event harmonic. Society, the Anderson Thanks of the visitors to Stone-of there being less than ten en- Music Co, Mesdames Paatonji, admirable talk, Mr. Chairman, on Arnold, Chariton, Kelly, Smith, the wireless on the employment of 71 cutters are due to the range staff tries. 43 for their valuable assistance which A competition will take place Minney, Cleme, and Woods, the mon on the King's Roll that made 13 helped to make the shoot a success. during the summer months at Deep Misses Woods, Miss Murphy, me make my protest...
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65 It is hoped that the enjoyable Water Bay, for a prize kindly pre Messrs. Tolim, W. J. Carroll, The Chairman-As regards the GO shoot will be the forerunner of sented by Mrs. Leggat. Entries Ammann, Field, Orchard, Slipper, ex-Service man, no one has him Imapy which it is intended to Close on 30th April. Particulara Patterson, Best, A, H. Carroll, more at heart. than I have You will be posted on notice boards at F. C. Clemo, Kelly, C. G. Servadio, Imust not think I want to do an ex- 446 arrange in the future.
Fanling and Deep Water Bay. and the Victoria Printing Press. Bervice man-out of a job,