THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY," SEPTEMBER 15, 1933.
HOCKEY SEASON APPROACHES: SOME CLUB PROSPECTS
YORKSHIRE CRICKET
IN THE OLDEN DAYS.
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By "HISTORICUS"
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FURTHER. MATCHES WITH SURREY, The first of the 1872 matches
Surrey "followed-on", and this time (played at Bramall Lane on June 17, managed rather better, making 102 18 and 19), was a very exciting one (Jupp 64, R. Humphrey 30, Mr. W. W. ending as it did in a victory for Read-probably Surrey's finest old Surrey by 18 runs. Burroy's first amateur, whose first match it was for innings realised 147 (Jupp 11, R. His county-14, Mr. F. IL. Boult 13 Humphrey 45, Pooley and Street 21
W. II. Game-who hailed five and Mr. W. # School, and had Yorkshire not out).
tried
from bowlers, and of
the most played in the Cambridge University successful were
Lockwood
with 3
3XI-19). For Yorkshire, Hill captur. wickets for 32 runs,
with ed & wickets (6 clean bowled) for 60 Dosworth 2 for 35 and 1l with 2 2 for 18,
runs, West 3 for 26 and Lockwood Yorkshire's first innings total (152)
For 12
12. exceeded that of Surrey by 5 runa, Yorkshire obtained the 38 runs mainly due to Ephraim Lockwood 84, necessary for victory for the loss of (not out) and Allen til 30-they wicket (West 7, Emmett 17 (not being the only "double-figure" bats-out) and till 12 not out) thus win- men. Surrey, like Yorkshire, utilised ning the match by wickets. the services of five bowlers, of whom The first of the 1874 matches had the best were Southerton with as its venue Bramall Lane. York. wickets for 72 and Marten with 4 for shire had first innings and scored 206 44.
(Ephrain La
Lockwood 32, Andrew Surrey's second venture brought them 100 (R. Humphrey 34, W. Greenwood 77, Walter Smith 33 and Joseph Rowbotham 42). Of the Palmer 23 and Fooley 1). York- Surrey bowlers, Southerton took ? shire again had five bowlers, and of wickets for 83 runs, A. Freeman 1 for these, West obtained 5 wicketh for 2711, Clifford 1 for 23 and Street 1 for rons, Brown 2 for 17 and Hill and 80. Lockwood 1 each for 19 and 21 respectively.
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Surrey's first innings realised 138|
(R. Humphrey 74 and W. T. Palmer With 102 to get to win, Yorkshire 26). For Yorkshire. Hill captured 4 stood a good chance of being succcar-wickets for 50 runs, and Emmett 5 ful till Ephraim Lockwood put his leg for 87. in front of
of a straight one from
Yorkshire's second "knock" was a Strachan (he was probably endeavour harder one than their first and placed ing to indulge in one of his favourite 261 runs to their credit (Ephraim strokes cut off the middle stump) Lockwood 32, Andrew Greenwood 38, and received marching orders with Walter Smith 50, Tom Emmett 69, his score at 30-Andrew Greenwood Joseph Rowbotham. 10, Allen Hill 17 and Joseph Rowbotham having assist- and Luke Greenwood 10). Surrey 13 and 17 tried five bowlers, of whom the most ed him with scores respectively. Thenceforward, it was successful were Southerton with
plain eniling"
for Surrey, as wickets for 07 runs and A. Freeman Southerton, treating the remaining with for 80.
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(6 clean bowled) for 62 runs and Tom Emmett with 3 (all clean bowled) for 47, dismissed them for 121 (Pooley) 20, J. J. Swan 19
not out and A. Freeman 15) thus enabling Yorkshire to win by 198 runs.
NEEDLE
BOWLS MATCH
AT CRAIGENGOWER.
SCHMELING-PAOLINO BOUT POSTPONED.
Amsterdam, Sept. 6. The fight between the former world-champion, the German heavyweight Max Schmeling, and the Basque woodchopper Paolino, which was scheduled to take place here some time next month, 'was cancelled to-day as the Mayor of Amsterdam re- fuses to lift the ban on boxing, decreed for this city about two years ago,
The promoters of the fight, it is stated in this connexion, now intend to stage the meeting between the two boxers in May next in some other Dutch city. most probably Rotterdam.
SPORTS AT Y.M.C.A.
EXTENSION THIS WINTER
TITLE AT STAKE
عليمية
SECOND DIVISION
CHAMPIONSHIP.
CRAIGENGOWER SHOULD WIN »
K.B.G.C. VERY INTERESTED Hongkong's unusually interesting and exciting lawn bowls league season has now reached the final stage.
To-morrow, the last match of the schedule in the second divi-| sion will be played and on its result depends the champion- ship.
Craigengower and Civil Ser-
HOLE-IN-ONE ON 312-YARD 'BLIND' HOLE.
Washington.
W. D. McGraw of this city broke into the "hole- in-one" ranks of golfdom with a bang. He made the longest "ace" recorded in many years around the national capital when his ball rolled into the cup on the 312 yards 13th hole at Rock Creek park.
The hole is a dog-leg and McGraw took his brassie. and hit the ball a mighty sock around the He and three golfers playing with him found it in the cup.
corner.
M.C.C.'S
vice are the contestants, and in INDIA TOUR
re-
order to make certain of taining the title, Crafgengower; must win.
Kame
A MYSTERIOUS CABLE
INDIA'S LIKELY PLAYERS
VIRILITY OF THE NEW
ASSOCIATION
MAMAK HOCKEY: ELIMINATION OF BICKERING ESSENTIAL
ALL REFEREES TO BE FULLY
QUALIFIED.
By "Bully-Off"
Hockey will soon be in full swing being one of the best right fall- and the enthusiasm which has backs in the game locally. He reigned at the trial and practice shows excellent ball control and matches during the past two or clearing ability. J. S. Grewal on three weeks augurs well for a most the left rolies a great deal on successful season. It is indeed first-time hitting. This is rather gratifying to note the improved a dangerous play, but constant form many of the teams have shown practice has eradicated inaccur- to date.
ney to a great extent.
care
The game will this year come under the jurisdiction of the newly-
STRONG FORWARDS. formed Hongkong Hockey Associn- tion. Although only Just over two
Jaggeet Singh will be in his months old it has already justifled Customary position at right-half Its existence. Rules have been while on the other side will be formulated with the utmost
Mohinder Singh. The latter is and a Hockey Umpires Board has inclined to be erratic and would been elected whose chief function do well to use his head a little will be to see that the game is more. M. H. Hassan will again governed only by those fully qualf take up the centre position in the fled. Each would-be Umpire is to intermediate Une. He has had be subjected to an examination.be-plenty of past experience which fore he is eligible to take controle uses to advantage in feeding of any match, whether tournament his forwards. or friendly.
His successor
Prem Singh, a new comer to the Club, will take up the position THE MAMAK LEAGUE.
on the right wing this sonson The Mamak
vice Surfin Singh. Sarjin Singh Tournament will
is a good all round player and again be the centre of most interest has Civil Service have no direct in-
in and it is to be hoped that the back- the Radio between the sticks.. the past represented. terest in the loadership, but should
biting and ill-feeling which, crept | they boat Cralgengower It will
in at the end of last year will not
rollable and enable the Kowloon Bowling
occur. Tho, main trouble was that centres weil. Gurbachan Singh INTEREST SHOWN Green to claim a deciding match
there were too many Individuals will be in his usual position with the present champions.
at right inner. who took it upon themselves to give
IIIB deadly BY MEMBERS
Judged by current form, plus
instructions. Decisions were made shooting earned him a great re- Sports and pastimes at the the fact that the match is on the
by one person holding an official Putation as leading goal getter last C.C.C. green, to-morrow's
He will be a force to be- Calcutta, Aug. 23. European Y.M.C.A., this winter looks n fairly safe thing for the
position without the authority of year. are going to be made unusually "Craig". True last week-
The mystery of the report-resulted. If the M.H.T. is to con-He is fast and displays stick- the Executive and chaos naturally reckoned with again this season. attractive judged by the many were completely outplayed by the ed hoax on the M.C.C. by tinue to enjoy its popularity of the work which is a treat to watch. suggestions outlined at the Bowling Green; but then members-meeting held last Service also lost to the Police.gram to the M.C.C. with the ascertain whether any instructions will be playing at left Inner.
Civil someone who signed a tele- past this must be eliminated. Occasionally he moves into the Clubs should take the precaution to pivotal position. Kalwant Singh night.
It is unlikely that Craigengower will make the same mistake two name of the President of the given them are given with the con- For Surrey, Southerton had 4 wickets Improvements are to be made to for 61 runs, Street 3 for 21 and the hard tennis court at the rear
Cricket Board of Control,
firmation of the Executive. wecke running. Strachan 2 for 18.
This week's rains have
The absentees this year will, be done of the building, and greater efforts the green an enormous amount of suggesting a revision of the the Incognitos, R.A.S.C.; 1st H.K.S.
popularise
Battery, Tamar, 20th. Battery,. good and it promises to be in team, has deepened.
24th. Battery, and the R.A.M.C. splendid condition to-morrow.
Mr. R. E. Grant Goyan, the Pre-Replies have not yet been received The probable teams are:
sident of the Board of Control, from the Police, Wishart, Vateran. CRAIGENGOWER.
Avhose name was penned to the Phoeulx, and Parthian, and nejv- cable, made the following statement comers are the Mule Corps and the personnel. this afternoon:
United Hockey Club, the latter be-
batsmen "rabbits", confined the Needing #20 runs for victory, Yorkshire total to 83, and thus secur- Surrey in reality were facing a hope- ed the victory for Surrey by 18 runs..less task, for Allen IIIil with 7 wickets Southerton's Analysis showed wickets for 34 runs, while Strachan took 2 for 38.
return match took place at The Kennington Oval on August 1, 2 and 3. Surrey, having won the toss, led off with 104 (T. Humphrey 10. R. Humphrey 70, Pooley 20, Mr. J. C. Chanoy 26, Mr. C. F. Cumber 2
20 and and A. Freeman 14). Yorkshire again had five bowlers. Of these, Hill with 3 for 20 and Lockwood with
Emmett with 4 wickets for 83 runs,
3 for 44 were the successful ones.
9.
The return match took place at; Kennington Oval on August 17, 18 mnde 187 (John Thewlis 50, Ephraim 19. Yorkshire, batting first, Lockwood 96, and R. Clayton, 17).
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Surrey in their first innings found are to be made to Yorkshire opened their first innings
Tem
Emmett and George Ulyett with H. Kaye and C. Halllley who had scored 10 between them, when with 4 wickets for 36 and 6 for 62 squash rackets. Kaye was run out with his score at respectively) too much for them and
Indoor recreations are to be ex- Ephraim Lockwood then came in could only place 95 runs to their and stopped in for three hours, credit (Jupp 43, not out, G. Clifford tended. An effort is to be made scoring 121- faultidas innings-
and F
F. Pooley 13) no they had to to play badminton in the West "follow-on". while 4 more wickets fell, namely
Lounge, an inter-floor billards those of Kaye 33, Andrew Greenwood their second Innings, which amounted as matches with the Services, and They made a much better show in tournament Is suggested as well 6. Joseph Rowbotham 24, Tom Emmett 39.
in 193 (Jupp 109 not out, Strachan Mr. E. F. Selk, the Sports Secre- 24, Mr. W. W. Read 16, Clifford 17 tary, is hoping to introduce paral- Idison 11, Pinder (the famous wicket-keeper)nd Southerton 10). For Yorkshire, lel bars and other forms of physi 12 (not out)_and_Allen_Hill_ Emmett captured CRPIA_LOT_0·1) cal-training.- carried on the good work of their uns and Ulyett 4 for
Yorkshire lost G predecessore, so that the Yorkshire
Gwickets before
Keeness was also displayed by innings did the five Surrey give them the victory, which, how of the many other branches of innings did not close until 315 had making the 102 runs"
necessary to the members In the furtherance bowlers, Hoult took 4 wickets for 121 wer, they ultimately obtained with 4 Y.M.C.A. winter activity and the
West
31, George
runs, Street 3 for 95 and Marten 2 for 67.
season promiees to be ณ big
wickets
in hand-John Thewlis scoring 38. Andrew Greenwood 22 not and Clifford for Surrey taking 4
Tom Emmett 32-Southertonuccess. out, wickets for 16 runs and 2 for 32 respectively.
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Surrey then went in for the second time. They commenced well-dupp C1 and R. Humphrey 70, putting on 11 before the first wicket (Hum- phrey's) fell. They were, however, bat he noted that Jupp "carried
his. supported only The reference
in both the Surrey innings. very poorly F. II. Boult (16) of the remaining
to the match batsmen reaching "double-figures- "Cricket and when the last wicket foll, the published by the M.C.c..
total for that innings had only carried to 172-leaving
been
the
Scores and Bikes
rarily DI this fest and also points
BOY TENNIS PRODIGY IN AUSTRALIA
with but 22 to obtain to wine out that Jupp gave no "chance" in! Uses Double Grin for
which either innings and states that over they scored without loss, Pinder 150 was "collected for him by the (not out) and Hill &
(not out). Surrey public" in admiration for the Surrey's second innings, the best of foregoing performance,
the
Yorkshire bowlers
"LAVE
In
in
number) were Emmett with 4 wickets for 60 runs, and Hill with 4 for 47. In the match, Hill captured 7 wicketa (all clean bowted) for 73 runs.
In 1873, two matches took place, the first being played at Bramoli Lone on June 16 and 17. Surrey batted first, and finding Hill and Emmett in good form, could only put together 70 (Jupp 12, Pooley 10 and A. Free- minn 11 not out)-Hill capturing 4 wickets for 32 runs and Emmett G for 38.
Yorkshire in their first innings, fured even worse than Surrey, scoring only 64 (Andrew Greenwood 22 and Emmett 11) Southerton taking 6 wickets for 24 and Street 4 for 30.
GIANTS LOSE AGAIN
NOSED OUT BY CHICAGO
Both Backhand and Forehand Strokes
they
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G. Duncan, F.K. Modi, W. Gill and H.V. Pearse (skip)
D.K. Kharas, M.J. Medina, Y. -Abbas, and A‚A. Ruzack (skip)
C.E. Summons, H. Milton, W.; Ward and W.V. Field
CIVIL SERVICE.
J. Champelovier, LR. Whant, J.F. McGowan, and H. West- lake (skip)
J. Purvis, J. Fitzgerald, RR Davie, and R.R. Wood (skip)
8. Eccleshall, L. Collyer, L. Luck, and H.E. Strange (skip)
THE INTERPORT
FULL PROGRAMME FOR SHANGHAI CONTINUOUS PLAY FOR FORTNIGHT
An elaborate programme has been arranged for the Shanghai visitors, who will have a fortnight's bowling in the Colony. On the arrival of the team the players will be met by officials of the Hongkong Laws Bowls Association and will be conducted to the Peninsula Hotel, where they will
stay during their visit.
NEW BLOOD FOR K.I.T.C.
WINTER WILL SEE IMPROVED TEAM
The K.I.T.C. has again entered "Possibly some cable unknowning composed of old boys from the a team in the Mamak Tournament to me has been sent the Diocesan Boys' School,
and, is putting a much improved M.C.C., but there is no mystery The absence of the Incognitos eloven in the field this year. Many about the fact I cabled the and the 1st. H.K.S. Brigade en of their players were almost new M.C.C. recently expressing the hances the chances of the Radio to the game last season, but they hope that the injury to Jardine's Performing the "Hat-Trick". Their received sufficient experence to knee would not prevent him only challengers appear to be St. enable them to give a good account from coming out to captain the Andrew's who finished third in the of themselves during the coming. vide. I also said how disable last season. The Radio have season, appointed India was at the the advantage, however, of being in Four new players will be includ- inability of RE. S. Wyatt, Perfeet fettle when the competitioned in their ranks, K. Noronha, A. Sutcliffe, Hummond, Ames, and commences as they have been prue-1, Souza; H. Singh and Waryam Paynter to accept the invitation. tleing throughout the
summer Singh. The first two
will con- And finally, I mentioned the months.
stitute the left flank, at left-ving names of certain, players, whom
and left-inner respectively, and al- though at present out of practice should considerably strengther the Indians' team.
I said India would be very pleased to have the opportunity of seeing in action.” SUGGESTED TEST PLAYERS. Bombay, Aug. 23. Although trial matches are to be held before the first iest, and al- though it is long way off, not being until December 15th, at
Bombay, the team will, according to a forecast from a moat com- petent source, be selected from the following thirteen players:
.......
S.
AMONG THE TEAMS
RADIO POWERFUL AS EVER
LIKELY MAMAK CHAMPIONS
or three
seasons
II. Singh has recently returned from long leave in India. Whilst away he contracted an illness from which he has not fully yet recover- ed but by the time the Mamak tournament commences I hope to 800 him well and doing his bit at right-inner. Waryam Singh has this year been given the key position; and in the recent practice and friendly games has justified his inclusion.
Rockhampton, Queensland.
C. K. Naidu (Indore), Among those who have qualified
Wazir All (Bhopal), Amar Singh for the men's B. Grade Tennis
During the next two (Jamnagar), Jenamal Naooniat Weeks I propose running through
K. Hussain, who played right- championship of Central Queens
(Karachi), Mahomed Iand is a 13-year-old boy. Walter
Nissar the prospects of the teams in the wing last year has been transferred Jackson, believed to be the only
(Lahore), J. G. Navle (Gwalior), Colony, with a few details as to to left-half, and his tackling com- S. Nazir All (Patiala), S.-H. M. player in Australia to use a double
It would not surprise me at all bined with agility and speed make Colah (Bombay), V. M. Merchant to see the Radio Sports grip for both forehand, and back-on Friday, and in the afternoon it The team is expected to arrive early |
(Bombay),
him a valuable half. Naidu, the Club hard.
Champok. Mehta complete the "hat trick" in the Ma-Club's vice-captain, and Karnail has been arranged that they be given (Bombay), Shahabuddin (United mak Tournament this year, Dur- Singh, in the rear line, are playing Two championships have sirendy the Police R.C. to provide the opposi SENATORS ON TOP
Provinces), Mushtaq Ali (Cen. ing the past two. a roll-up practice on the Police green,
on the top of their form. they gone to his credit, including the tlon.
tral Indin) Amarnath (Northern can rightly, claim to have fielded Ahmad Khan, the Club's contre- India). New York, Sept. 14.
men's C. grade championship.
one of the strongest combinations forward, goes on short leave in The first Interport match will take Jackson started playing when place on Saturday, October 7, a week or the Maharaj Kumar of Viziana mak trophy in the first year of blem to find a player of equal Another defeat was suffered by ton. His peculiar grip seemed to after their arrival, the second oram will captain the side..
Either the Maharajah of Patialia in the Colony. They won the Ma-November and it will be a pro- the New York Giants to-day when coma naturally, and he is solely October 10 which is a public holiday they were nosed out by Chicago, self-taught.
its offering, and although the ability to take his place. There and the final on Saturday October 14., Of these thirteen players Naidu, shidid was withdrawn last sea are many reserves available but themselves to points at the ex-Brisbane for the
A move la afoot to send him to However, should the weather forecaat Wazir All, Amar Singh, Naoomal, son following the controversy, re- they are unfortuintely not quite pense of Detroit, whom they nosed
Indicate that Saturday October 14 will Nissar, Navle and Colal toured Karding the English Hockey As-up 10 tournament standard. State primary be wet then, the final game will be England with the All India team of sociation and prize, competitions, These should be given every op school championships..
brought forward to Thursday as the 1932. Merchant and Mehta, two the Radio retained the Champion-portunity in friendly matches. a promising Shanghal team will snil. cricketer. boing opening bataman October 15.
on Sunday Hindus, were.invited to accompany
ship. with Dr. Barrett, of the Blair
the All India team but both wore ting out a formidable side, and "SPORTING PARSON” OF
This year they are again put-| Athol representative XI,
FULL PROGRAMME.
Washington Senators helped
In their second innings, Surrey made 84 (A. Freeman 21, Bristow 15 (not out) and Southerton 15)--Bill and Emmott capturing 1 wickets for 23 runs and 6 for 46 respectively. out.
The task of making 110 runs to win was treated light-heartedly by the were: "Tykes" who won by 8 wickets with
a score of 113 (Greenwood making
8. Emmett 41 and Lockwood and F. Smith 30 and 25-each not out respectively).
and Emmett bowled unchanged throughout the match-Hill's Agures being 8 wickets for 50 and Emmett's 12 for 84.
The second match took place at Kennington Oval on August 11, 12 and 18. Yorkshire batting first, ored 258 (Andrew Greenwood 18, A. F. Smith 11, Ephraim Lockwood 21, Josoph Rowbotham 113, John Thewlis 60 and Allon H 15)- Southerton taking 8 wickets for 118 runs and Birect 2 for 32.
Jackson is also Scores as supplied by Reuter
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago New York
H1210
R. H.
E
10
3
B
Cincinnati
1
5
Philadelphia 2
.5
AMERICAN LEAGUE. Washington Detroit
4
10
3
15
TO-DAY'S MATCH.
.
The full programme arranged by the committee Inst evening is
A YOUNG SPORTSMAN.follows:
The young son of Capt. Walker, master of the Haining, and of Mrs. Walker of Kowloon, is making a namo for himself in England where. he is a student at the University School Recently he was a member of the school's four which won the
On the Marina Ground at 5.30 Reynolds Shield for three years in to-day, the Royal Engineers meet succession.
Burray in response could score no match,
the Incogniton in a friendly hockey Another member of the same team more than 181 (Jupp 23. R. Humphrey presented by:
when they w
be ro-was the son of Mr. Russell Bassett, 17, Mr. N. Morris 22, Mr. F. 1: Boult
formerly very well-known in Shangha 'Whittakor: Flynn and Wilt. - And now in retirement in Southport,
28, A. Freeman 10-20 d. Chan lebenrence AFCOM/ Muling and Young Walker Is the smallest mem to his credit 4 wickets for 20; Hill's Harding: Budden, t. Walker, her of the team and Bassett the for 54 and Emmet 1 for 67,
Pogg, Greenhill and Wells,
Youngest,
Unable to accept. Shahabuddin
and Mushtaq All are both bowlers, with the non-entry of the Incog the latter a slow left-hander, has nitos have very little opposition. as had 2 most successful season.
Their closest rivals would appear Amarnath is a wicketkeeper. to be St. Androw's who Intend making a strong bid for the Championship honours.
Friday, Sept. 20 v. Police R.C.,
1.30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 V. Kowloon,
BGC, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 v. Yacht Club,
8.30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 2 v. Taikos RG,"
0.00
p.m.
Tuesday, Oct, 3 v. VICTORIA (ƠIvÌL Service green), 8,30 p.m. Raforce.. O. Brawn. Wednesday, Oct. 4 V. Club, de
Recrelo, 8.80 p..
t
ROUS PLATE RUN. Grasmere Wins Sprint At Doncaster.
London, Sept. 14 The Rous Plato was run in fine weather at Doncastor to-day, over A
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PERSONNEL COMMENTS.
THE BALKANS
Belgrade.
The "Sporting Parson" of the Balkans is Josip Lihta of Legrada, on the Drava River. T The Radio have boon constantly He has just become qualified as at practice during the summer a professional referee R months and will thus start the This enables him to add to his season on tip-top form. Their small salary as a priest by reforce-
six furlong course. The results pro: team consists of practically the ingat football matches, most Grasmere 1 same players as last year. In of which take place in Yugo Slavia Woodhouse Thursday, Oct. 6 v. KOWLOON
goal will be Man Singh who did on Sunday, (Kowloon, BG.C. green), 3.80 The odds were: 4/1 Grasmere; year. The practice games durtains that not only does this agit
Baymonk
some stalwart defending last The Sporting Parson" main- P.m. Referto T. Phillips 18/11 Woodhouses, 8/1. Harmpaka ka gribive dlab, 8.80 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. FIRST INTER
(Continued on Page 7.)
length and the second horas led. It added to his past experience and him to keep in touch with: nearest rival by only a short head: great things are expected of him young men and with the re | Eight-ran---Reuter;
- Parduman Singh has a claim toments of modern times
J