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SHAMEEN FOOTBALL ·
ST. GEORGE'S
BALL
PRESIDENT ON ENGLAND'S. PATON SAINT.
"TARANTULA" OVERWHELMS THE SPORTS CLUB,
HAPPY GATHERING.
nenao
TORY VIEW ON THE INDIAN EXECUTIVE.
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Muhammed Bhat made an offer on utilitarian ago of all other times,
behalf of the Moslems to forozo it is a matter of grave import
the soparate electorates, but at ance that fairy tales should be
tached to the offer conditions respected. Everyone that has
which Doctor Moonje declared to considered the subject knows (Continued from Page 1)
be unacceptable. Sir Muhammed full well that a nation without
over- Shafi said that although the PAR fancy, without some romance, but he certain the con-whelming majority of the Moslems. Shamoen, Jan. 6.
nover did, never can, never will stitution suggested by Sir Tej still insisted on the retention of the cloctorate, In the return match between
hold a great place under the Sapru would be so complicated, and the
ecparate *BUB." 11.M.S. Tarantula and Shameen
vulnerable to criticism, that it would Moslem delegates would accept. Sports Club played here yesterday,
We shall all agree that in this be workable only on a basis of wide Joint olectorates it one condition the former overwhelmed the latter With Its customary picturesque the great Victorian humorist acceptance and good will in India was added to the offer made by by 5 goals to 2 goal. From the ceremonial and gaiety and morri- speaks with the authority of a pro-itself, and they had not evidence at Sir Chimanial Setalvad, the Hindu Kick-off Shameen were attacking the ment, St. George's Ball, one of the phet.
present that such would be forth- Liberal, in a recont speach, Tula's goal bat the forwards wero Colony's outstanding social events.
Ancient Festival,
coming,
Setalvad, he recalled, had an wenk in Bhosting and with the was held at the Peninsula Hotel
The national festival which we
Deplores Imitation. backs benten they were unable to
night-the old Twelfth Night keep to-night, dates back to a
He doubted the wisdom of at-nounced that the Moslems should Owing to the death of the Council at Oxford more than 700 tempting to apply a British House relain their prosent weightage in have the reservation that they score although they had the whole of the play for the first fifteen min-Princess Royal, H., the Governor years ago. It is more than 600 of Commons system to the All-the minority provinces and that utes. After this, the Tulna took (Sir William Peel) was unable to years since St. George was made Indian Federation. poxtension and carried the game he present, but the only departure patron of the Order of the Gar- lie was against the setting into the Shameen half, Mannering from the traditional ritual waster. King Edward II being on the of a popular assembly on the lines cent of the votos of his
the omission of the offeind net of lancers from the programme, E. Pearce said:
In his speech at supper, Mr. T.
of the game.
before a candidate is declared up elected he must have forty, per
own
to ton These and the like historic facts election, because the huge size of per cent of the vetes of the other have place in your memories, and India and the conditions of a communits...
there are times when it is fitting population would make any imita-
Morlem Condition.
was kicked un the thigh which in- bers, I bid welcome to our guests the legend of the Saint, holds in it)sibility upon a Government that the majority in Punjab
and
and lying close to offside must of the time. Lay, the Shameen goulic, in running out the ball, miskick ed and hurt his right ankle so that
It is with considerable pride, as
to recall them for our aid intion of the British political system. he was unable to kick for the real well as with the greatest pleasure,
Nogaltzik, the left that as President of the Society ofatimating the debt that we owe impracticable. He questioned the
Sir Setalvad had declared that to the past.
attempting the Impos- Mosiems should have the right of wisdom buck, in a melee in front of goal St. George, on behalf of its mem-
What I may call the fairy story: aible theory of Cabinet respon- here this evening. capacitated him for some time.
any with pride, because, an I mural that cannot be too deeply would differ in all respects from the Bengal, but he had set defined
that expression. Towards the end of the first half. Shamees got away and from a mix-understand it, the election to the impressed on the minds and hearts British Government.
Tej. Sauru's Invitation,
Sir Muhammed Shaft therefore up in the goal aren Reimer netted Presidency of this Society in the of all who meet in the name and under the banner of St. George.
He feared it the first Keal of the match which greatest compliment one English The Saint fought and overcame weakening the Viceroy's position to accept the joint electorates in
would
end in said the Moslems were prepared MAD CAN PAY another in this nude the half-time score Shumeen Colony. May I be allowed to say
the dragon. This was the glory and in making the Central Govern deference to the lady community one and Tula nil.
that I very highly appreciate the
of St. George, and the inspirationment of a great continent, in which and the appeals made to thoni. honour. As many of you are
of all who are pledged to carry on there
Inflammabio provided the Hindus wore willing Wax inuchi aware, both my wife's family and moral warfare under his banner material, unstable at the very mo- concede joint electorates to the my own have been identified with against the evils that vex, and soment when they were introducing Musleras of Bengal and Punjab. the Colony for over 50 years. far as we can judge, tend to en- the two great experiments of an and representation in both Houses large measure up to this fact, aud feel the compliment paid me is in danger the well being of human All-Indin Federation and Provin- of the Legislative Council on a
|Rociety to-day.
einl autonomy. "We have been on-pamilation basis in proportion to only wish the heads of our re- St. George stands for the depealed to by Sir Tej Sapru not to their population in the case of the spective families, now in retire.verer from the illa wrought by adopt z non-possumus attitude." favo provinces,
the dragon, anarchy, disorder and | He responded to that appeal, but and later Connou netTeal, while just fent in the old country, were pre- confusion, and brings in an order- because of his doubts he was bound]
sent this evening to shures in our honour.
ed world of goodwill and mutund to adopt a non-committal altitude. That offer he described as an It was with deep regret that we understanding. These are the ulto the question of responsibility at irreducible minimum,
Dr.. Moonje anid he was unable earned of the bereavement suffer-jects which the members of this the Central,
Society have in view and they des Sir Tej Sapru then asked Sir to accept Sir Muhammed Shafi's clare the fact with added emphasis Sangel Buare to for the reason that the followers Federation without responsibility if all the claims all the minorities contemplate conditions and pointed out that
of SL. Andrew, St. David and St.nt the centre.
hard mare were accepted the Hhidu
On resuming, Shameen were with out Seegalken who had to retire owing to a badly hart knee, su, with one man short, the goalie and teft back unable to kick, they were soon worn down by the Tufa's attack After five minutes. Mannering open nd the Tala' account. After 12 ninutes. Mannerung Stoned agat,
Inform Tise final whistle they pot twe in quick sugeensint.
The following teams were Hned p ander S.B.A, Carly, :..
Shameen. Lay; Nogaitzik, Ster- Hing; Ashby. Brind, Rasmussen; Archer, Sregalken, Harrison, Jones, Rejaner.
SIM SHIELD HOCKEY.
FIRST MATCH TO BE PLAYED THIS AFTERNOON.
Led by His Majesty the King and 3 feel you will join me in expressing our loyal sympathy.
shall have the honour
these.
is
lo
Unacceptable.
During the debate, Dr. Moonje was invited to make proposals himself, and it was indicated also
We regret Very much the un avoidable absence of His Execi. Patrick stand shoulder to should- Sir Samuel Hoare replied that he majority would actually be in a Perleney the Governor and Lady Perl, with them in seeking the like wished to see the completed picture minorite of about thirty-five per "Tarantula."- Bagshaw:
of before answering, and the Chair-rent, of the seats. kius, Leeds: Evans, Webb, Talbot: Shortly after his arrival His Ex-igh aims. May this union
first hearts long continue.
man said the committee must now Lieut. Cobb, Common, Athen, Man-jelleney gladly became the
start and fill in the picture. Colony's Progreys, Our Om Corres- | Patron of our Soriety. 1 know bering. Tuls
that I am voicing the feelinga, of
Speaking as a commercial man poudrat.
Hindu-Mosten Problem, A more hopeful view every member of the Society when of the section of community life 1 say it is our fervent wish and wherein my personal every day ex-taken regarding the efforts to reach that further suggestions might hope that His Excellency will long perience lies, I would say there are an agreement on the Hindu-Moslem come from the Moslems.
The Premier said he was still continue as a Patron, and that we few things more instructive and differences, though big obstacles
hopeful of a settlement and pro- and print the same time more heartening are sth appearing returned from posed that he, as Chairman, should vilege of having bath His Excel- than the progress of this Colony. The Aga Khan
enry and Lady Perl with us on Let him who will, ponder the story Paris Inst night and two hours Pummarise the opposing claims in Aonie future Occasions such. aa of Hongkong under the British after his arrival, following an in- the form of a draft report on Flag during the first two decades formal conversation with some of which discussion might be resum of its existence as a Colony, con-his fellow Mostom delegates, a ed. He urged them meanwhile, ta The first match In the Sim
Governor Congratulated. Shield Competition takes place It seems to me most fitting that,trast the conditions which then ob-joint meeting of the Hindu Liboral continue private conversations.
Reuter understands that in this afternoon, on the U.S.R.C. at this gathering I should make tained with those under which we and the Moslem delegates was held
view of the progress made and ground, at 4.30 p.m. between the reference to the further honour are living here to-day, and he will at his hotel.
the fact that all the reports of The meeting Insted until nearly Army and the Hongkong Hockey recently conferred on His Excel-admit that influences of the kind;
the sub-committees will be sub- mitted to the Full Conference lency by His Majesty the King. I associated with St. George have midnight and was engaged on ex- The following team has been feel sure members of the Society, been potent, continuous and ef-ploring the possibilities of a settle-
about the end of next week, the ment on the fines indicated in the selected to represent the Army:- as well as our guests will join me
Indian Round Table Conference Cpl. Ford (S.W.B.); Pte. Pole in conveying to His Excellency our Let us look backward with grati-offer of Sir Chimanlal Setalvad Inst
will terminate on January 21. (S.W.B.), Capt. E. HI. Hluxford humble congratulations on his tude to those who have taken well week
The majority of the delegates R.A.), Pte. Hughes (S.W.B.). Lt. promotion to a higher rank in the their part in bringing to pass the THE Aga Khan has not fully re-
will sail for India on Jan. 23,---- R. S. Cresswell (S.W.B.), Pie. Order, with which the name of our present order of things and for-covered from his indisposition, and
Reuter and British Wireless. Davies (S.W.B.); Li. W. G. Husle Patron Saint is asocinted.
ward with courage, hope and con-, is unlikely to be able to attend this meeting of the (R.A.), Lt. R. V. Dewar- I think this too is a most suit-fidence to a future which we in the Infternoon at a Durie (A. & S.H.), LA. G. K. May-able occasion to convey the So- present may do our part, being Minorities Sub-Committee of Con Farian (R.A.), LA. A.
Junion ciety's congratulations to Sir Wil- moved thereto by example and in-ference. (A. & S.H.). Lt. C. G. H. Christian liani. Hornell. Sir William is aspired by the-ideals that centre in (R.A.). Reserve: Lt. R. M. Keith-keen and enthusiastic member of our Patron Saint. Murray. (A. & S.H.).
our cornmittee, and I feel sure Ladies and Gentlemen, I give The following members of the members of the Society were de- you the toast, "St. George for Eng-
Club.
wond
ficacious.
ROBERTSON PROTECTED ||Radio Sports Club will represent lighted to find his name amongst land."
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the R.S.C. 1st XI in a hockey match those in the recent New Year's with the South Wales Borderers honour lat.
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THEATRE SUMMONS
WITHDRAWN.
CASE AGAINST CENTRAL NOT
PROCEEDED WITH
This Society exists principally for the purpose of keeping English- men handed together and to lend. Application for the withdrawal assistance in times of stress and of the summons against the manage. trouble to those deserving and re- mont of the Central, Theatre who quiring such assistance. were accused of having had an "ob-
Fraternal Greetings. struction" in the exits by having The Society made arrangements two doors bolted, was made by Acto suitably observe ting Sub-Inspector A. V. Baker bo-George's Day, the 23rd April. The fore Mr. Lindsell at the Central functions Included a very success Police Court this morning.
ful concert at which we had the
last
St.
It will be recalled that at the pleasure of entertaining a large previous hearing Mr. Chung Chee-gathering of the services. On Jung, who appeared for the manage that date there was also the usual ment of the Theatre, informed the interchange of cabled fraternal Mugistrate that the bolts had boon greetings with our fellow country. on doors which gave access from men up and down the Const, and the stalls to the latrine and wore in other more remote parts of the not, as alleged by the prosecution,
world,
I would take this oppor main exits from the stalls."
tunity to urge all Englishmen, His Worship visited the premises whi
who are not already members, to after the adjournment and when enrol and so enlarge the scope and the summons war again mentioned Influence of the Society. this morning, the prosecuting officer Charles Dickens in his Miscel intimated that he had received In-laneous Papers, on the use structions to withdraw the case.
His Worship accordingly dismiss.
ed the summons,
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There was no business of public Interest at the fortnightly meeting of the Sanitary Board which was hold yesterday afternoon. Those present were Mr. G. Sayor (Chairman), the Hon. Mr. H.T. Creasy (Director of Publle Works) Dr. C. W. Pope (Medical Officer of
W. V. M. Koch, wang-tin. Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. T. N. Chan, Dr. R.A. Castro Basto, and Mr. J. H. Gelling (Secretary).
Fairy
of
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Shafi Offer.
London, Jan. 6.
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