THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1936.
H. K. RIFLE ASSN: BIGGEST IN THE EMPIRE
AMAZING GROWTH
Membership Reaches The
4,000 Mark
CLUBHOUSE PROJECT
HON
By "Bulla-Ey**
TONGKONG has become | is
Rifle-minded.
So much so, in fact, that to day it boasts the biggest rifle club in the British Empire.
At a meeting of the Council of the Association, held this week, it was announced that only 10 new affiliated members were required to bring the total to 4,000.
Full Membership, after 74 applien. tions had been dealt with during the meeting, stood at 275.
auitable the only
one Avail- able for their needs: that the Golf Club occupies the land at the pleasure of the military authorities with Fin many hundred and that, the Rifle Club has members
thousands.
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Any objection by the Golf Club to the proposed Rifle Club house, therefore, seems bound to be overruled, and I think the disciples of St. Andrew's would be wise to necept Crawford-will. the position with as much grace an puxaibic.
At present, the Rifle Club utilize
head Australia's Davis Cup team.
The Hongkong Rifle Association. the grounds on Wednesdays only FABIAN TO
when it was formed seven montha Saturdays shoots taking place at ago, anticipated nothing like this Stonecutters.
membership.
As a result of the extraordinary interest taken in it activities, the
Members and affiliates of the Rifle)
Council now finds Itself in an embar-Association will hold their first an- rassing position.
It has so many members that It does not know where to and secom- modation daring shoots.
LARGEST IN EMPIRE
arrange
nual Dinner, probably at the Peninsula Hotel, next month. Final mente will be discussed at the next meeting of the Counell,
I believe some discussion took place The fact that Hongkong, containing at the last Council meeting regarding
than 300 miles and members, or two of
European population that does not frembers of the Council apparently the exceed 35.000 people, boasts thevouring the iden. But, as can be seen, largest Rifle Club in the Empire, in from the report of the meeting, pa an indication of the enormous strides blished below, the Council deckfed to mado by the lusty infant.
strictly limit membership to men, all members to be of British nationality. This rule, hoth in respect to allons and females (lata of riflemen regard them both in the same light!) will be strictly unforced.
The Influx of members--both Individual full members
ers and affliates
hows no sign of abating. On the contrary, if the past two months are any criterion, the Council of the Association is going to find itself even more seriously embarrassed. Of the total full membership of 275, over 100
November.
COUNCIL MEETING
vacancy.
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ASSIST ARSENAL
FAMOUS AMATEUR -
FOOTBALLER
SCHOOL COACHING
SCHEME
(By BRUCE HARRIS)
A. H. Fabian, a distinguished amateur footballer, who is games master at Highgate School; has signed amateur forms for the Arsenal club.
In amateur internationals he was "capped" for England six times.
Before going to Cambridge Fabian was a pupil at the school where he now is a master. He has suggested to Mr. Allison the scheme of practical coaching by which some of the Arsenal players will help the Highgate boys next Wednesday afternoon on the school un-ground.
have joined since the beginning of Rifle Association, held
At a meeting of the Council of the
D11 Monday Fabian, who plays at inside. At its meeting this week, the evening in the Board Room of the right, was captain of the Cambridge Council, unanimously decided that the South China Morning Post, with L. University side in 1931. He has annual subscription rate be doubled as Col. H. Iz Morrow, D.S.O., la the since played at various times for soon as 200 full members, had been Chair, it was announced that 76 ap the Corinthians, the Casuais, Derby enrolled. This remarkable step is a plications for individual membership direct result of the position created had been received since the last meet County and Fulham. by the enormous number of appliening in December, bringing the total tions for enrollment. The 'increased to 275. rate, however, will not apply to the The resignation of - Sub.-Lieut. E Best 300 individual members to join Grieve, II.K.N.V.F., was accepted the Association. They will become with regret, and Cadet A. C. Ford of Foundation Mumbers, and their sub the same Force was nominated to All scription will be unchanged from the the original basis.
proposal that those taking part The The Council does not, it present in the recent N.R.A. Oversens Postal propose to increase the affiliation fec Match should be awarded the A for affiliated Rifle Clubs, this matter sociation's Bronze medallion was having been left for further discus-animously adopted. nion.
The offer of Sergeant Russell But I understand that, if the ing creased fees do not curb applications organise, and to be responsible for, the Association's Revolver Shoots was for full Membership, the Council
approved, as was the suggestion that will in all probability take steps to the Honorary Treasurer be asked to close their books to new members, limiting full membership to n figure belo in this connection...
The matter of the provision of not greatly in excess to that existing adequate range accommodation
present.
discussed at some length, and steps were taken to ensure that this should Great
impetus to mi mbership be available in the future. during the past fortnight has been the arrival in the Colony of the Royal Ulster Rifles, who are renowned for their keenness in rifle shooting.
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One of their first seis on arriving the Colony was to apply for aminted membership in the Hung kong Association, the application being approved at this week's Coun. cil meeting.
AN ANNUAL DINNER
to
туда
PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION
"The idea," Mr. Allison explain- ed,"is that half a dozen Arsenal players-first and second team men should mix-in with the boys..in.. a practice game, during which ad- Vice will be given. This is prac- tical as distinct from 'theoretical coaching.
This method of instruction is exactly what the Rev. K. R. G. It was decided that the first An- Hunt, a senior colleague of Fabian nual Dinner of the Association should at Highgate School, suggested in be held in February, and a Sub-Com-A lettor to me a year ago.
His pet theory," as he termed mitteo consisting of Messrs, Scott
and Austin, with the Honorary See it, was that the F.A. should main retary, was appointed to go into the the services of 20 old profession matter, and to report to the Council als, who would be sent out six, at its next meeting.
eight or ten at a time to play with
Tho Council unanimously decided the schools in practice games, nn that membership of the Association equal number on each side.
Now, through the good will of
will be demonstrated.
be
TO BUILD CLUBHOUSE
From an authoritative
I source should be confined to Britisk mule learn that the Council is now push-subjects, and that this should ing ahead with plans to build a Club House on the Kowloon Range, at Association. present occupied by the Kowloon Golf Club.
I believe architects' drawings have already been prepared for this pose, and the question should settled in the near future.
It secuns pretty certain that
clearly stated in the Rules of the the Arsenal, Mr. Hunt's schemo
At the request of the Honorary
Secretary, a Commitee was formed.
to consider the tentative proposals
Northampton Town FC have
purput forward by him regarding the signed R. Deacon, a wing forward le competitions to be held at the forth from Glentoran, who has seen ser- coming Prize Meeting, the members vice with Chelsea and West Ham. the of much-
being Messrs. They failed to secure a second Scott, Capt. Caffyn forward, for whom they
: negotiating,
Kowloon Golf Club are going to raise Austin. Woodme their voices in loud protest at what many members regard, as an en- croachment on their preserves,
But I cannot
Bee hoty
Millwa
were
and the Hon. Secretary,
It was unanimously decided that the fee charged for the Spoon Shoots they are held on Wednesday afternoons should
have signed John going to halt the new Rifle Associa- be raised to 20 cents, and those held Morris, centre forward of Grave- tion, especially when it has proved so during week-ends to 30 cents. For send United, as an amateur. successful, and has the support of amlated members, these feen will be the local Military authorities, who doubled.
own the land. The Riße Club can Other business of a minor naturre Aston Villa have signed Charles ATKUC with perfect Justification, was then dealt with, after which the Drinkwater, outside left of Golfers that the Kowloon
rifle
range meeting stood adjourned.
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*NOW !!
Australia's Davis Cup Decision
WILL COMPETE IN AMERICAN ZONE.
Sydney, Jan. 14.
Australia will no longer com- pete in the European Zone of the Davis Cup according to an official announcement made to- day.
The Australian, Lawn Tennis As- Rociation has decided that I future Australia will challenge for the trophy in the American Zone.
Eight of the Dominion's best play--
McGrath-Another Davis Cup "cer
tainty"
ers, including Jack Crawford, Adrian Quist, Vivian McGrath and Donald Turnbull have been requested to hold themselves in readiness for this year's] competition. Reuters Bulletine
vier.
Turnbull (loft) and Quist-have boon requested to "atand by" for Davis Cup requirements.
CONSPIRACY TO
DEFRAUD
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST
FIVE CHINESE
Three mon nad two women who ure charged with conspiracy to defraud, by pretending that they could make banknoter of the Hongkong and
SPORT ADVTS.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
(Exchange Building)
Annual Race Meeting, 1936.
Entries for the above will close.
Shanghai Banking Corporation, apat 3.00 p.m. on SATURDAY, 18th
peared
on reniand before
Macfadyen at the Central Magistrney (JANUARY, 1936.
this morning, when a further remand
the prosecution.
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hongkong, 15th January, 1956.
By Order of the Stowards,
was granted, on the application of
The accused were Wang Fal, Chung
Slu-wah, Wong.. lu-wah, and
Two
women, Ho Ying and To Wal-ching,
that on or before May 10, 1933, he
stole, by means of n trick, $21,500
Wong Fal was additionally charged THE FANLING HUNT ÁND RACH
from one Tam Lin.
At this morning'a proceedings, Mr.
CLUB.
The Annual General Meeting,
D. McCallum appeared for the pro-which was to have been hold on
secution, nesisted by Detective In- spector M. Murphy,
Thursday, the 16th January, 1936,
Mr. G. S. Hugh-Jones, who appear at the Board Room of Megers. ed on behalf of the second and fifth Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., has acessel, said he understood the second been postponed to Thursday, the defendant had alrendy entered a picn of guilty. He new applied for leave 23rd January, 1936, at the same. to withdraw the plea and substitute time and place. one of not guilty,
His Worship remarked that he ması
WORLD OLYMPIC have a full explanation before the
BRIDGE
Mr. M. E. Politi To Broadcast
TO DISCUSS PLAY.
At 10.05 to-night, Mr. M. E. Poll who delivered Governa broadcasts
last year, will discuss from the local Broadcasting Studio the tournament to be held at the American Club on February 4 at 7.30 p.m.
MO
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plea could be altered.
Mr. Hugh-Jones replied that where
WILB
unrepresented, enve should be granted for withdrawal.
His Worship said he must hear the outline of the prosecution's case, be forg he could grant leave for with-
drawal.
DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND
By order of the Committee,
THOMSON & CO.,
Secretaries.
CYCLE THEFT
PRISON SENTENCE
IMPOSED`
Mr. C. E. R. Sanderson, who ap- peared for the "first, third and fourth Accured, made anlar application on behalf of the first defendant. He said it was really the duty of the Convicted of having stolen a bicycle Court to refuse to allow a man to from outside No. 170 Tal Nan Strece 10 To
plead guilty, especially in the case of on December 31, belonging B Chinese to whom it was extronicly Tin-fat, 18, a delivery conlie, 21. dinedit to explain exactly what "en-year-old unemployed man, Shek Ngau, was sentenced to Rix weeks' hard spiracy" meant.
On behalf of the fifth defendant, labour by Mr. E. 1. Wynne Jones at Last year over 200,000 enthusiasts
Detective-Sergeant Goodwin stated played the hands, each of which is Mr. Hugh-Junes asked that a date be the Kowloon Magistracy this morning. that about 3 m. on December 1 carefully selected by experts to illus. fixed for hearing of her case, an sho trate some point of value to every could not put up the $500 bail last, complainant left his bicycle out- the circumstances, alde his shop at No. 179 Tai Nan would have to spend Chinese New day Bridge play. Results are morequired, and, in against a par for bidding and play.
Street, and about half an hour later Year in gol. Mr. Palli will describe the two
Mr. Sanderson upplled for permis-ho found it missing. A report was bunda shown below; listeners
made to the Shamshuipo. Police should have this article before then sin to obtain a sum of $180, the Station that fight
property of the fourth defendant, to be returned to her in order that It About 6.30 am. yesterday, com might go towards the cost of the de- plainant's friend, who worked at the Tenco..
sume shop, was riding his bicycle at The prosecution did not volce any|Hunghom when he saw a man riding objection to this step.
a machine which he recognised as the His Worship remanded the first.and stolen one. He rode alongside the second accused in custody without man and asked him where he had got ball, and allowed the third and fourth the bicycle and whom it belanged. defendants $500 bail cach, while the The man replied that the bicycle was bail of the fifth secured was reduced his, he having bought it from his from $500 to $200. The sum of $480 friend for $10 which was to be paid was ordered to be returned to fourth when he had received his wages at defendant,
the e i of the month
"THE COUNTRY GIRL" at the time.
Notable Achievement By Philharmonic Society
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to-
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AUSTRALIANS LOSE
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Cyril Brown has accomplished a notable achievement in his production of the "Country Girl",
which thoroughly deserve to rank as one of the best efforts ever made by the Philharmonic Society.
A full critique of the production will appear in the Telegraph to-
morrow.
I DON'T WANT CREAM- PUFF PERFORMANCE... IWANT SOMETHING *-* LIKE LIVER AND ONIONS!| HE-MAN STUFF! GET IN THERE AND WORK
Beaten By All India
Imhory, Jan. 13. In the third unofficial Test match here between All India and the Aus- tralian cricketers, the tourists were beaten by 68 runs, when the side was "dismissed to-day for 216. Nissar had four wickets for 80 runs and Baqaji- lani four for alxteen
India mado 149 and 301 and Aus traila 100 and 210.--Router.
The concert which was to be given by Houdt and members of the concert party of H.M.S. Kent at the Y.M.G.A, to-night has been postponed until Friday, January 17,
A Missing Link
YOU CANT COAST ALONG ON LAST YEAR'S LAURELS AND YOUR PRESS-CLIPPINGS WON'T FRIGHTEN AN OPPONENT' GIMME
ACTION!!
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AGAIN !!
The case was adjourned tơ 10 sm. on January 20, when the prosecution will give an outline of the caso.
BANISHEE AS HOUSEBREAKER
GETS YEAR'S HARD
· LABOUR Sentences totalling 12 months' hard labour were imposed upon Yip Pak- wah, 31; unemployed, when he plended guilty before Mr. E. I. Wynne-Jones" at the Kowloon Magistracy this morn
at ing to a charge of housebreaking No. 65 Cheung On Street, first floor, and stealing a pair of Imitation gold car-rings belonging to Yip Shin-ha, 26. married
was also women. He charged with returning from banish- ment.
Inspector Chester-Woods Ktated
that
complainant and her family
Shamshuipo Police Station and the The bicycle was taken back to the
man later took the police to Kowloon {City and defendant was arrested.
Defendant elected to give evidenco and alleged that the machine had been given to him to sell by aj man named Lam, who...used to be...n.. Government employee. This could not be found, as he was not in
the Colony.
TRAN
The prosecuting officer stated that the man was known to the police.
GRASS FIRE DANGER
TRESPASSERS CAUGHT IN PLANTATION
Six Chinese married woman plead-
occupied the first and second floors of ed guilty before Mr. Schofield at the the address given in the charge. About Central. Magistracy this morning to 19 o'clock yesterday she was going trespassing in Government plantation to have her morning meal when she No. 2 D above Wongweichung district.
She They were all bound over. sow defendant on the stairway. She
J. R. Carr, of the Botanical immediately raised the alarm and the man ran away, A, Police Reservist, and Forestry Department, stated that who was passing nearby, heard the gangs of women from Wanchai were erics and took up the chase and at present engaged in collecting wood arrested defendant. When defendant in preparation for the Chinese New Year. The Department had tried to was taken to the police station he was discourage it because of the danger found to have in his possession six of grass fires. The defendants wore keys, but he was not charged TCS-
in the thick of the forest, when pect of these,
Arrested. Defendant admitted that he wha banished for ten years on..July 25, The Magistrate: There have been 1933, and pleaded that rhe had re-vory few of such prosecutions of late. turned to got some money.
Mr. Cart: We usually chase them On the first charge defendant was off but this is on the inereuso at the sentenced to six months' hard labour present time and we are trying to and 12 months on the second. discourage this sort of thing.
HE'S NOT
HERE,COALH...
HE LEFT. TEN MINUTES
AGO
WHY, I CAN'T BELIEVE
FRECKLES WOULD RUN "OUT ON ME LIKE THAT!
WAS HE SICK ?
By Blosser
YEAH, HE'S WASTING AWAY TO THE SIZE OF A TRUCK!!!