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SATURDAY. APRIL 28, 1928.
THE WORLD SPORT.
LAWN TENNÍS.
BRITISHI PAIR ENTERS THE FINAL
VALEDICTORY.
DEPARTURE OF MR. J. C. LYAL
PLOUGHSHARES.
(Continued from page 3.)
characters, He emphasized the Importance placed on this busi- noss of character moulding by the adherents of the public school principle, and urged parents en the one hand, and the masters of the school on the other, to stake their courage and their faith on the future of their charges, and not to neglect that discipline with- out which the value of the new learning will be offset by the loose- ness of the frame in which it will be displayed.
There is still, apparently, a re- One of the longest three-set Kowloon Cricket Club is losing one luctance amongst Chinese parents matches ever played in the Hong-of its most popular members today to trust their boys to the un- kong C. tennis tournaments was when Mr. J. C. Lyal leaves for home sympathetic guidance of other and that between Hancock and Totten by the P. and O. B.. Morca.
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Mr.
сол-
Ono's ham and the Ng, brothers last Lyal camo to the Colony just over perhaps coarser natures. evening. It went to 52 games three years ago to take ap the posl-attention is momentarily diverted tion of assistant naval store officer to the contemplation of some of before the English pair qualified the Naval Dockyard. Shortly our English parents, with their to enter the final in which they after his arrival he joined the Kow- almost hectic anxiety to dispose of will meet the winners of the match loon C. C. and has since been their children in the nursery,
the between
Rumjalins and prominently identifled with every schoolroom, creche, or school,
phase of its activities. Majors Lucas and Stevenson.
It is chiefly as n cricketer that he according to their walk in life. Play yesterday was not of a very will be remembered, in which
Mr. Young Sze-keung, the senior high standard, but the tle proved nexion he had the distinction, whilst
Hancock Captain of the Club, of leading the prefect, with a few quiet and a very close struggle. played one of his best games and team to victory in the first division couricous words, presented the Beason Governor with Chinese Poems was smashing and serving well. of the League during the
achievement
composed for the occasion by His driving won the pair many 1926-7. That was an
bowler points, but he did not receive the of which he feels justifiably proud. Chinese students and received in
He is useful batsman and a support usually expected fromf considerable merit. Although he Tottenham. The latter, however, had not the honour of being selected was responsible for some good to represent Hongkong in Interpart shots during critical stages of the cricket, he appeared in severni trials, he helped the game.
K. C. C. to win the second division shield in the Lawn Bowls League, and he has also regularly taken part in the tennis tournaments he will be
In Club life
generally
For two seasons
return His Excellency's congratu- lations and a western. handshake, And then followed the principal event of the day. With the appli- cation of some fresh cement from the ubiquitous baskets, the creak- Ny Szo-kwong was steadier than
ing superintendence of a round his brother and to a certain extent
ing of a hidden windlass, the hover- played a lone hand. Towards the
and amiable Chinese gentlema end of the match he attempted to cover his brother's court as well much missed, and the good wishes whom I took to be Mr. Lam Woo, of all his old K. C. C. friends, and of the contractor, the great stope was as-his-own and although his efforts his many
him-when-hoby an elegant mallet, and declared. met with success on occasions, he longer acquaintances in the lowered into place, tapped twice found his methods slightly expen-leaves, with Mrs. Lyal and his well and truly laid." I was glad
daughter, to-day for Home,
to see that Sir Cecil was not taking any chances with the masonry and
sive.
The younger of the two brothers was content to return the bull without making an attempt to "kill" His lobbing left much to bo desired, although he was not alone at fault in this department His brother lacked the precision of former days.
Last Night's Presentation.
At the Kowloon Cricket Club instamoothed the mortar all over him night, Mr. Lyal was the recipient as self with hip silver trowell a parting gift of a silver tea service, subscribed for by the members.
The presentation was made by Mr.
And then in the perfect English of which he is master, with no notes nor ever a hitch or stumblo
R. E. Lindsell (the President). In in his unfaltering diction, our Mr. Lindsell said: The K. The Chinese pair had quite a asking Mr. Lyal to accept the gift, learned Governor delivered him C. Cself of a succinct opening address, substantial lead in the first set, the seems to be passing through a rather laying stress on the "public school scores at one time reading 4-1 and unfortunate time at the moment in spirit" which is to be the guiding. 6-3, in their favour. The English that we are losing, one pfter the pair equalised and until "13 all"other, several of our best athletes principle of this new historie and most ardent supporters. First, venture, and wishing it the success was called they were always down. Bevis went, then the Hynes, which it deserves. With dedica prayers in Chinese and the odd game. They won the next father and son, and now I regret to tory two sets fairly comfortably,
say we are losing John Lyal. I have English, and votes of thanks, also The full peores were:
joined the Club on the 6th November,
Open Doubles.-K. R. B. Hancock beard Mr. Lyal's official record.in the two languages, proposed by
and Dr. R. E. Tottenham heat Ng Sze-kwong and Ng Sze-cheong 13-11 7-5, 7-5.
In the Club championship Major Stevenson beat G. C. Grove 6-2, 6-4 6-1 nud how meets S. E. Green.
0-1.
1924, proposed by Messrs. Burford two old boys, Li Hol-tung and and Robinson. He played cricket Mr. T. N. Chau, the proceedings for the Club that season, and the fol- concluded and the chairs were lowing season, 1928-7, he was Cap-moved over to the waiting tou tain, and since he became Captain tables.
ho has served continuously on the
we
Club Championship. Major W. B. General Committee. This le his off- A cheerful spot occurred in the Stevenson-beat G. C, Grove 6-2, 6-cial record, as presented to me by concluding speech. Mr. Chau was
the Hon. Secretary. But I think
referring to the prospect of com- can go a little further than that Ladies' Event. Since her arrival in the Colony During his three and a half years mencing work on the second build- Mrs. R. F. Tottenham has proved here, Mr. Lyal has worked heart and ing of the school, a hostel for conclusively that she is the best Indyst for the advancement of sport and staff and boarders, and expressed this Club, the hope that the necessary $150,- nded further to her laurels by win-Last year he had the satisfaction of 1000 would soon be forthcoming, player in Hongkong and yesterday she especially of cricket in ning tho final of the hard court cham-League. (Applause the Cricket Several points in his speech had 1
Chal
leading us to
Now and again
planship of the Ladies Recreation in the past we have had good cricket been applauded previously by all This tournament is not the main ers here, but, alns, they have not been and sundry, but in this case one even of C. but is run bi-particularly good sportsmen, but in man in particular was so ready Mr. Lynl we have found that deal with commendation that further ብn annually with the grass champion-combination--a fine cricketer and comment seemed superfluous. Wo ship, which is the chief tournament
a fine sportsman" Mr. Lindsell went sought behind the speaker for the of the year.
The match yesterday on to say that half an hour before, round cheerful face and the appre was between Mrs. Tottenham at after a very strenuous tennis match, Mrs. 0. C. Womack, who was
out-
LOCAL REFEREES.".
ARMY FOOTBALL ASSOCIA- TION EXAMINATION,
*
played by a much superior opponent. he parted from Mr. "Dick" Hancock clative elap of Mr. Lam Woo, the In the two sets, Mrs. Womack only Mr. Llancock remarked wint a lot
in the Hongkong Cricket Club, and contractor.
We left the fine, balmy air of mannged to take one game, the score Mr. Lyal had done for the K.C.C. in being 0-0, 0-1..
the cricket world. Cricket was not Stanley Peninsula and drove home Mr. Lyal's only lady love. He had through the mist clinging to the heen wid enthusiast at tonnls and aiand heights, with the feeling of Inwn bowls. (Applause). They were having launched something of a all extremely sorry they were losing his services and they wished him the new adventure. It is a great and very best of luck, long life and pro- ourious thing, this reaching out to sperity and everything his heart de-new knowledge, and presumably aired. (Applause), Mr. Lindsell new ideas, by representatives of a then made the presentation, and exclvilization which can with justice prossed the hope that it would al-look on ours as a form of barbar At a recent local Examination the ways remind Mr. Lyal of his stay in ism. Wa may, perhaps, be excused following candidates passed, and are Hongkong and of his connexion, with a hope that in their search for the
Class III the Club. (Applause), granted certificates as. Army Association. Foolball Referees: The health of the departing mom new they will not lose sight the ber having been drunk with musicnt old. The world cannot afford to Sgt. F. Toms, 12th H. Bty., R.A. Sgt. C. Clark, 5th R.K.S. H. Bty., honoure, Mr. Lyal replied. That, he lose those traditions of humble acid, was the most unhappy moment greatness, the coherence of a race R.A.
L/Sgt A Thornton, 2nd Bn. Soota of his life. He regretted very much of so many million human crea-
he was leaving such a lot of
good Guards.
/LSgt. D. Wright, 2nd Bn. Scots friends. He did not know he was tures with similar beliefs, ethics and art, and, that Instinctive love: nearly such a nice fellow before. Guards.
Opl. W. Hunt, Detachment, R.A.O.C. His chief association with the club for intellectual peace, which Is, or
at any rate has been, China.
P. L. J. Pritchard, Detachment had been in cricket, bat he had also Ptc. J.
played bowls Indifferently and to be I.A.0.0.
Pte. E. Sanad, 27th Cay, R.AM.C. strictly, honest he had represented the L/Onl. C. Shead, 1st Bn. Queen's Club at tennis, in matches at which he must admit the maximum of skill R. Regt
Cpl. C. Pearce, 1st Bn. Queen's R.Was not so much essential as the to participate in team shake Regt.
aughter), "I shall never forget Ft. F. Farnsworth, 1st Bn. Queen's It R. Regt
"Pte. G. Crafta; 1st Bn. Queen's E. ordinary thing I have ever been in (Laughter). The comradeship you Pto. G. Winser, 1st Bn. Queen's End in this Club can never be found anywhere else." Mr. Lyal pro- Regt. Pte. T. Lansdale, let Ba. Queen's cooled to rolato several interesting reminiscences of his association with Regt
Regt
R.
R.
Regt
Pio, T. Jacques, Int En Queen's Rthe Club, and concluded by saying that
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Gar. Hodgkinson, 20th Light Bby
The following candidates passed the written and oral examination, bat have still to pass the practical testin, Gabr Llout. G. F. Fleetsrood, RA, 20th H. Bty, RA
Lieut:LA. Outen," M.3., RA, 20th H. Bly, R.A. AN
S/R.A, G. Baltas, 20th H. Bly; R.A. Pte. J. Barnes, 27th, Coy, I.AM.C
ja better set of sportsmen and lenfont pals He had never mot in all his life. (Applause).
LOCAL HOCKEY.
WANDERERS v. 3/15TH
* PUNJABIS.
Pte. J. Parker, 2nd Bn. K.0.8.B. Those teams meet on Marina Any serving soldiers desirous of Ground 5.30 pm, on Wednesday, examination for classification as Army The Wanderers will be represented Referees, and any ex-soldiers dealt ous of registering with The Army. 8. Nicholls, AAP FAT Football Association, should communi- nuharson, D. Lyon, E. J. R. -Mit- cate with Capt. A. W. Austin, M.C, chell, A. A; Dand, (Cant.), J. P. M.M., R.A. Hon. Secretary, Army Re Murray, H. Owen-Hughes, F. G. ferece Committee, S. C. Command, Wheeler, E. D. Lawrence, W. R.A., Mess, Kowloon.
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THIS WEEK'S MILITARY SPORTS.
Above, Mrs. Luard is seen distributing the prizes at the South China Command sports on Thursday, whilst below is one of the competitors in the Discus Throwing event. (Photos:
Mee Cheung).
TWO "OVER THE TOP" PICTURES.
Two snapshots at the South China Command, sports at Scokunpoo, Top, the pole jump; bottom, the high jump. · (Photos: Mee Cheung).
OUR DAILY TALK ON HEALTH.
ATTENTION TO FLOORS OF SHOPS.
ADVICE TO EMPLOYERS?
Investigators of personal hygiene have found that too little attention is given to the floors in both mer cantile and manufacturing establi- shments."
Strangely enough employers who stand on heavily padded, soft car pot complain more of aching feet than those who stand on concrete or atone floors.
Moreover, carpets collect dust and", require constant yacuum cleaning, which unfortunately is too seldom given to them. A thick padding under the carpet has too much give and makes tho feat burn.
Cold and Nolay,
Wood makes a good floor, but it tends to crack and collect dirt, and cannot be easily cleaned. When wood floors are heavily waxed, their appearance is improved, but at once there arises the dangers from slip- ping.
The newer type of flooring con- taining rubber or cork have bran developed in response to the demand created by dimiculties with floors of the materials mentioned.
Factor in Fatigue,
Noise has been discovered to be an Important factor in producing fatigue. A proper fe of floor la an aid to the control of noise, Noise results from echoes arising in desks, walls and cellings, as well as floors.
The use of porous tilling and the. covering of walls with fell or other padding are of great aid in the ab- orption of unnecessary noises,
The floors of a store, if it is a modern mercantile establishment, are cleaned daily so that wastes soiled with the excretions and ro Concreto, marble and tile are cold fuse of human beings do not ne and tire the feet because they have cumulato. Sweeping, should not be no give. They are naley since they done dry, but with some kind of a echo sound and, they are dangerous dustlayer so that the hazard of dis because they become slippery with semination of dust into the breath, moisture.
Ing tract may be avoided.