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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, NOT. 28, 1319.

ACT.

ADVERSARIA.

official

Government

the best.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Secretary for Ireland: Mr. Barnes, Food Controller: Mr. Roberts Financial Secretary to Treasury:

Wardle.. Minister of Transport: Mr. Smillie. Whips: Me, Williams and Mr.

Cramp.

or:

moters of the Hongkong. Boring Association, to whom the China Mail Mr.extends its blessing and 'best wishes, We have seen pugilistic shows in the old days in Hongkong that saddened us nearly as much 19 the oncoming of the painch and shriek middle-age. tonsure that Pugilism must be kept clean as youth. This Association can do it.

SPECIAL CABLES.

SHANGHAI SPECIAL POLICE

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[CHINA MAIL SPECIAL.)

́DENNUNZIO'S FLIGHT TO

TOKYO.

FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 23, 1919.

FOOTBALL NOTES.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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(By "Ignoramus.”

THE WEEK END MATCHES.

The following are the league matches fixed for Saturday.—

IST DIVISION. Navy v. R.G.A., Navy Ground. Kick-off at 4 p..

Police v. South China, Military Ground. Kick-off at 4 p.m.

St. Joseph's v. Club, Club Ground. Kick-off at 4 p.m..

2ND DIVISION.

Although he presents that as based "many opportunities of con-

SHANGHAI, Nov. 27. ferring with prominent Labour

The municipal council has decided M.Pa", it must not be regarded as

There is an extensive that the police" specials" shall cease anything more than his own forecast..

BOXING literature of pugilism, if | their' functions today. Mr. Pearce it would certainly not be the forecast BOOKS, we count text books and has registered his appreciation of of any Labour leader, Mr. Bottomley

such. There is the " Tem their invaluable services. A special hastens to tell us that he views such and Jerry" stuff, and the Homeric police reserve is being formed.

Government with apprehetision burlesque in "Tom Jones. Many That is natural, seeing that it men in Hongkong mention "Rodney reserves no place for Mr. Bottomley Stone" respectfully in this connection, We can face it with greater equani- but we prefer before that "Cashel mity, (even with him not in it) partly Byron's. Profession" for a fighting because it is all wrong, and partly story. This, however, is merely lead-

SHANGHAI EXPECTING HIM. because any government would being up to the best pug story yet bound to be better than the present written, and because we find it isn't

[CHINA MAIL SPECIAL.] one. Meanwhile, Hongkong readers as well known as it deserves to be, are assured that when Labour does we "put you wise." Beg, buy, borrow,

SHANGHAI, Nov. 27. submit ita list to the King, there will or steal a copy of The Happy For his Rome to Tokyo flight be names on it that Mr. Bottomley Warrior" by ASM. Hutchison. | d'Anntazio will probably start at the has overlooked, and more than one Nelson publishes a cheap edition of end of next week, reaching Shanghai Navy R.G.A. match should go to before Christmas. Efforts are pro-the sailors, whose play, taken all gressing to arrange for his Immediate flight from here by a spare machine that has already arrived.

[See "Adversaria.”]

of his selections will not he in it.it. In this tale you have sterling As Mr. Bottomley is fond of saying-English and the real pugilism.

we are in the know."

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GYMKHANA.

Shanghai is expect There is less need to

D'ANNUNZIO, ing to see d'Annunzio TRUTH describe Truth out

call there soon, on a here, where it has been fight from Rome to Tokyo, accord- read for years. Those who like it ing to the telegram from our special like it, and those who don't don't. correspondent at the northern port. We venture this assertion with some As we have not heard of any other confidence. There is one article ind'Annunzio than Gabriele, decadent this number we want briefly to com poet, novelist, and transpoutine ment on. It is about "The New hero of the Fiume raid, we fear Journalism"-meaning the unspeak-Shanghai will be disappointed.

The following are the events for able Northcliffe bunch-and while it Gabriele is still busy at Fiume. We tomorrow's special gymkhana in aid reviews the chance that has come acquired the impression somehow

of devastated France:

1.-2.30 p.m.-The Kilmarnock

Ltd sider the omens good. The old-

he might as well

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

SATURDAY'S EVENTS.

St. Joseph's (R), Club de Recreio, Club Ground. Kick-off at 2:30 p.m. South China. "A" v. Indians, Mil- tary Ground. Kick-off at 230 p.m..

South China "B" y. Staff and Departments, Navy Ground. Kick off at 2:30 pm.

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STALE NEWB.

(To the Editor of the " China Mall”Į

Dear Sir-I beg to disagree with "Onlooker": most of us do not care to know where these 'Notables eat. We must all eat—to live. Who cat together and where they'eat is stale- news, which most human beings'. skip. Your space, could be put to better use by being filled with some thing that is really news, although your comment on the partiality in doling out such favours only to the privileged papers is quite right.

Yours faithfully,

RAT.

November 26, 1919,

TEA, SONG, AND DANCE.

round, is superior to that of the gunners, who, although a team with

TheMisses Aleem and Doris Woods a reputation made last season, is so dilapidated by the departure of good are accomplished girls. Not only are players for demobilization, that they they busy teaching Hongkong the are unable to field a ghost of last up-to-date dances.. They now blossom season's clever team. Indeed, it is as society entertainers at the Hong- not without much difficulty and a lot ong Hotel dance teas, beginning on of hard work on the part of those Monday. wher they will give a vocal enthusiasts of the regiment that it entertainment introducing the latest was at all possible to scrape together songs. Two years ago they gave this season's team. The gunners entertainments at the Clabs here, and however, always play decent football this will be the first time they hav and they ought to be able to make appeared here since, although allover

being reinforced by the early arrival

same boat, is fortunate enough in

of new warships to take up the work with the football "fans" for this. left behind by last year's team, match and is confidently expected to

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over British journalism since 1894 that the previous talk of his projected Kanter: Class Handicap: "R" Class: some sort of a show against the other the Orient they have been earning a fairly truthfully, we consider its con- fight to Tokyo was camouflage to Three Quarter Mile.-For China branch of the Service which, although big reputation in this line. clusions quite wrongheaded. Thus divert attention from his plans on Ponica Entrance Fee $5. 1st Prize: starting the season in practically the we read that "it is an ominous fact Fiume. We are not going to be Silver Cup presented by 1. H. Cong that the daily newspapers carry less dogmatic about it. The odds are authority than of old, and that they that he will soon have to fly some-don, Esq. and $50. 2nd Prize: $40.

will exercise little influence" in where. and

3rd Prize: $30.

2. The Gorbals Gallop: Class spite of their larger circulations.fy to Shanghai as elsewhere. Better Handicap: "A" Class: Three Quarter nearly all of which has already win. Whether or not with a hard Journalists usually mean by wait and see.

ominous" that the omens are bad.

Mile For China Ponies. Entrance the new draft of Artillery, it is feared strength the Collegians will be in.

returned Home. Until the arrival of struggle, however, depends on what

lf Truth as quoted is true. we con-

Fee $5. 1st Prize: Silver Cup pre that the gunners will have to content sented by M. R. de Journel, Esq. and themselves with merely belag fashioned journalism was

St. Joseph's second string are $50. 2nd Prize: $40. 3rd Prize: $30. passengers, in the first division league scheduled to meet Club de Recreio maybe better.(we confess to a prejudice our-

3.- Scotch Scurry: Distance

It is no use hiding the fact that the on the Club ground at 2.30 p.m. » Handicap: About Half a Mile. For gunners at their present strength tomorrow. Both sides "play smrt selves) but good as it was it was bad in being authoritative and influential. To-day's dolar is worth 4s. China Ponies. Winners of any race

in 1919 (excepting Ladies' Nomina cannot expect to win the league, and football and it is very hard to No printed sheet has any right to be 11d. that. Authorities (in the sense of

tion) and placed ponies at this Meet the spirit of sportsmanship-which anticipate the winners. After a offering statements that it is not

A case of enteric is reported in ing barred. Catch weights 155 its prompted them to enter a team more glance at the records of the respec- for the sake of sport than any idea of tive teams, however, one is inclined considered necessary to examins er

Peggs will be placed on outside edge

winning the cup is very com to back the Portuguese of course, and chalk lines marking analyse) are unwholesome. A public

mendable. The sailors оть the that is influenced" (except in the re-

Extra ferries will be ron, to mor the position of each pony according other hard bid well towards becom had played so far, the Portuguese Considering the matches both sides to the handicap (in yards) conceded.ing tals season's champions in the ream has certainly done better than stricted sense of being informed andrew morning, at 130, 2 and 2.30. stimulated to think and form is own

The race will be started by sounding Arst league. Of course, the Club is the Collegians. In any case, a draw conclusions) is a driven mob.

"Elkhorn" having a gong, and each rider must keep a tough proposition to deal with, but would not be improbable. arrived, Consignees of Cargo are his pony behind the line assigned to one feels sure the Navy, provided The editorial "we"

December 1. reminded to clear their goods before him until the signal is given. Any they are able to retain their present rider whose pony is then over the team, would justify-the trust many

THE "WE" HUMBUG.

has always been a fraudulent plural; there was never a newspaper we-we that didn't in-

today's return.

The s.S.

Consignees of Cargo are remind volve the winking of some capital I. ed that their goods ex s.s. "Kitano The best and most carefully consider. Maru" not cleared by December 3, ed editorial article ever published will be subject to rent. was merely opinions about facts, and

man should not 'form his

own

opinion. If he hasn't time, let him do without one. To adopt another man's opinion, without thought, is

the authority" and "influence

play at the Gymkhana on Saturday.

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Through the kindness of Major

Owing to the lecture at the City

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The South China "A" and "B" hine, or moving forward faster than had put on them. Without consider teams are both appearing in league 2 walk, must return and start again ing the men from the Hawkins, if the football this week, the first named or be disqualified. Mafoos may Navy only fielded the same team as against the Indians and the other assist by holding pories if desired the one which met the Chinese last against the Staff and Departments. Entrance Fee $3 1st Prize: Silver Cup presented by Capt. Basil Taylour, week, they ought to win tomorrow's It is feared that the fate of these two Chinese teams would be very much the reverse of one an- By kind permission of Capt. R. RN, and $30. 2nd Prize: $30; 3rd match without much difficulty. there is no fact about which a whole G. H. Henderson, C.B., and Officers, Prize: $20.

The Police-South China match is one other. While the "A" ream is sure 4. St. Andrew's Cup: 5 Furlongs which one hesitates to comment upon to win their match against the the Band of H.MS. “Hawkins" will

-For Larsen Subscription Grifins.

While the Chinese should win, Indians, the "B" team is equally Weight for inches as per Scale considering their advantage in the sure of a defeat at the bands of the Winner of Larsen Subscription Race scientific side of the game, the form Staffs, who are one of the pioneer not right. It leads to swarmery.T. M. Wakefield and Officers, the Fat 5th Gymkhana 5 lbs. extra, Thinking of all the mischief that Pipers of HKS, RGA., will also be Jockeys that have not won 2 Races of exhibited by the Police in their match teams of the second league, if not of journalism must be blamed for, we in attendance at Saturday's Gym any kind (excepting Ladies' Nomina against the Club last Saturday, con actually the best side. I have often vinces one that-they-are-developing, wondered at the foolishness of the khana..

tion and Distance Handicap) allowed slowly it is true, into a very promising Chinese in entering two teams in do hope the Truth writer is right,

5 lbs. Entrance Fee $5. 1st Prize: Britons can adapt themselves to ex and that the public is learning to

combination. This match really the second league. Many people ceptional circumstances, as, in the realize and be aware of the fact that

No nominations were received, Cup presented by Ross Thomson, depends on whether or not the police are saying that if they only war, without permanently forgetting what it sees in print should really on Wednesday, at the Magistracy, Esq. and $50. 2nd Prize: $50. 3:d will be able to cope up with the entered one team chosen from the

Prize: $30. or relinquishing their dearest carry no more weight than what it

for a Justice of the Peace to serve on

5.The Trossachs Trot: One mile dashing play of the Chinese. If they best players of the twenty-two men principles.

hears at a street corner or in its the Licensing Board in place of MT-For all China Ponies that have are able to withstand the lightning- they have at their disposal, they With things 25 On the table of our clubs. The only influence" the A. Shelton-Hooper.

like dashes of the Chinese, there is would do better. started at this Gymkhana and noc TWO HOME Scriptorium this morn-China Mail wants (which means the

no reason why they should not they are at present, neither of these won a Race (excepting Ladies' Nom-manage to snatch a draw. Consider two Chinese teams can be called a PAPERS, ing we find two papers wanting of the half dozen men who

fresh out from Home run it) is to make people think for Hall on December 1, Rev. J. Kirk nation and Distance Handicaps) this ing the present condition of the Police good combination, and the football

Season. Jockeys that have not wan They are as remarkable in their like: themselves. That's why we publish Maconachie's lecture on "Qur Nearest 2 Races of any kind (excepting/forward line, however, one cannot either of them exhibit is not half as ress as in their conspicuous difference. so much stuff that you don't like at Neighbour in Space" at the Helena Ladies Nomination and Dete seriously expect them to win the good as that of South China's last In the matter of One is well-written, the other is not first sight. You don't like it because May Institute is postponed until Handicaps) this Season allowed S match. However well Kelly and year's second division team. While A team is noted for its HONGKONG'S the

Grimmett might work together, the the lbs. Weight for inches as per Scale. lack of material help from the other clever an- They are alike in outspokenness, you are used to being "spoon fed," Tuesday, December 2, at 6 p.m.

forward line. their CONSCRIPTION novacement that A: least both seem to be devoted to and feel uncomfortable at having to

Entrance Fee $5, 1st Prize: Silver three which form the forward string, defence is bad; while the "B" tears At to-morrow's Gymkhana, tea Cup presented by Mr. "John Peel" Dro a policy of complete candour. They help yourselves. But you are getting

would prove a great, drawback. In possesses characteristics which is poses to repeal the are alike in this, that to read either over it. You are forming a new and will be supplied by the Portuguese and $50. 2nd Prize: $40. 3rd Prize fairness to the Chinese, one cannot quite the reverse, they have a sound Military Service Ordinance, thus gives one a depressing feeling with more manly habit. We really have community. Contributions of cakes, $30."

help but rely on a team which defence and a poor front line. s restoring us all to our civilian status regard to the status of human nature. hopes of you. The reports from our sandwiches etc will be gratefully

5-The Porto-bello Purse: 14 Mile managed such a creditable draw South China team which included and freedom, we do not want to

One is called Truth, and the other circulation department encourage us. received at the Consulate offices Handicap. For all China Ponies. against a strong Navy side fast"A" team's forwards and "B" team's remind you that we are the paper. John Bull. The easily impressible Good hunting.

above Messrs. Whiteaway Laidlaw Entrance Fee $5. 1st.Prize: Silver Saturday, to do the necessary with defence would certainly be a tough person should avoid both, if he wants

and Company. that gets things done." "We cer

Cup presented by H. B. L. Dowbiggin, the Police team. -

proposition to reckon with. tainly did our bit", but we have

Esq and $50. 2nd Prize $40 3rd. a suspicion that this is one of those

it comes to a man A mixed whist-drive, held at the Prize $30.

Police Recreation Club on Wednesday 7-The Dumfries Debris: Half St. Joseph's College which is a Before closing these notes, I think things that get themselves done.

John Bull is the "doing his bit," the heroes "from night, was attended by 60 persons. Mile Race.-For Larsen Subscription very tough combination when at full it fair to explain why I treated the Continued retention of militarism JOHN BULL. organ of Horatio the war cannot crow ver our Hong-

Bottomley, in any part of the British Em

O.B.E., Long policemen. Here they bave had Inspector Kent performed the duties that have run and not been placed in strength, is very uncertain these Indian team so lightly. pire, with the British people feeling and calls itself on occasion the na funk bales, no rest base in the rest. of M.C. The prize-winners were: either St. Andrew's Cup or the days. the way it does, would need a very penny Truth," which somehow brings During the last few years they have Ladies; 1st, Mrs. Laing (silver vase); Larsen Subscription Race in Fifth their players lack the enthusiasm after week, what else can one do? bold and a very pig-headed adminis up the thought of twopence been at the front of the front and 2nd, Mrs. Glendinning (silver mustard Gymkhana. Weight for inches as which they displayed last season. Many people saw in this young team trative group. It is more than coloured." Truth does not recipro. facing fire. Consequently as regards pot); 3rd, Mrs. Watt (nankin ring); per Scale. Jockeys that have not Last week's match against the R.G.A, the making of good footballers, probable that this is merely one of cate by calling itself "the sixpenny the interesting police court case this booty prize, Mrs. Phillips (pair of tea won 2 Races of any kind (excepting is sufficient illustration of what I and at first much hope was placed the jobs left over for the new John Bull, whereby perhaps depends afternoon, our sympathy is entirely forks). Men: Ist, Mr. Sandford Ladies Nomination and Distance mean. The way some of the players in them, and their progress was governor to do, and that it got some significance. Mr. Bottomley with them, and against the lady who (silver-mounted walking-stick); 2nd. Handicap) allowed 5 lbs. Entrance let down their side last Saturday by keenly watched by those who like to

in this number discusses Labour claimed that in 28 years they had Mr. Ellis (gold tie clip); 3rd, Mr. fee $5, 1st Prize: Cup presented by

failing to turn up at the last moment encourage new teams to enter league as "the

predominating political done nothing for her. It was no

Amey (silver watch box holder): T. S.. Forrest. Esq. and $50. 2nd The Goverme it can be irritatingly

is disgraceful and is not at all football. They turned out to be Their sporting. If the Collegians desert hopelessly bad, however. force of the country," and tells mere figure of speech that made booby prize, Mr. Sears, jun. (silver Prize: $30. 3rd Prize: $20. deliberate in such matters, but it is, after all, merely the irritating us that the slightest swing of the Street Traffic Inspector Garrod claim spoon).

their side again to-morrow, and leave players are certainly not bad, and all the second team to keep the flag know that they prasesa good material, deliberation of the doctor whom the pendulum may compet His Majesty that quite recently nise policemen young hasband runs for when histo in tesouro form a Govern had died for her, left widows and

Within the premises of BOYS' CLUB AT KOWLOON. Aying, while they go to a walking but it is, the way this material is

excursion or play cricket, then one used that has everything to

do wife is going to produce her first ment. Here is what Mr. Bottomley fatherless children for her-and-such" Hongkong Theatre" some Chinese

can expect a repetition of last week's with the team's failure. First child. To the anxious father, the considers the

probable First disrespect toward the police is really attired in European dress were

Something fenterprising in the match which is really a disgrace to of all, I can't for the life of me sen way the doctor fumbles with his Cabinet":

disrespect toward the memory of gossiping about the splendid pictures dead martyrs

who trysted with that have been screened of late, and interests of Kowloon is he forma football. It would be more advis why they should so persistently play

a boys' club were eager in making enquiries for tion of

- which Į able, and many think more honour- a man in a position for which he is Death in the public service. Let any

find their not suited. I am convinced that next lot of motor bandits, and see the concern with a view to some Its headquarters are in the St. interest in the team waning, to be the team is re-organized and each how it feels.

important purpose. It appears that Andrew's Church Hall, and the formal candid. enough to acquaint the man is placed in his proper position, this theatre is gaining a reputation opening will tae place next Monday secretary and let him replace them the improvement would be surprising. Thus did Mr. H. J. for good pictures, especially among at 5.30 p.m. All the British boys in instead of allowing him to rely on Another point which must be driven PUGS AND Gedze address last the native population. The only Kowloon of over 14 years of age can their services and then let him and home to them is the importance of TAUNCHES." night's meeting of drawback is the limited space providbecome members Gifts of books, the side down by absenting them combination. Individual play is all- interested in ed for the show. Mr. Lal Wing Ki,games etc. will be gratefully received.selves from the match. What Is the very well for one who likes to ex- getting up a Boxing Association to the proprietor, has gained his The following are the office-bearers good of possessing a good team and hibit his abilities to the followers control pugilistic shows in Hongkong.popularity among the theatre goers for the first year-President, Mr. A. be unable to field that team on more of the game; but it must be borne Minister of Agriculture: Sir L.What a vivid picture the phrase for his courtesy and obliging manners J. M. Weyman. Hon, Secretary, R. Y. than two occasions throughout the in mind that one has no right to summons to mind. As the first and the way he has conducted his Frost, Hon. Treasurer, L. Jack, and league? I am sure all concerned enter a football field thinking of per- crowsicut or wrinkle or gray hair to business to the satisfaction of the a Committee of four members.

attended to when its turn came.

to remain cheerful and optimistic. OUR POLICE.

gloves is a wanton cruelty. To the Prime Minister: Mr. Henderson.

We have all along claimed that when

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Fór some reason or other bas seen them being defeated week

doctor, the fussy fellow is merely one Chancellor of the Exchequer: Mr.grumbling civilian help to chase the the whereabouts of the Manager of is known as the British Boys' Club. able, for those who

more case.

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Chiozza Money.

A book published in Home Secretary: Mr. Brace. WAR YET 1916. entitled "The Foreign Secretary: Mr. Ramsay

Decline of Liberty in Macdonald: England," said the Board of Trade: Mr. Thomas. only effect of the war up to now has First-Lord of the Admiralty: Ms. been to strengthen the hands of Frus.

Tillett. ian-minded Britons. It is of course Secretary for War: Colonel Ward. unfair to criticise war measures as Minister of Health: Mr. Thorne, we should criticise peace measures: but, great efforts will certainly be made after the war to preserve a number of ordinances which can only be tolerated on the ground of real or alleged necessity. That was a abrewd prophecy for 1916, as you now recognize, and Hongkong has not been left out of it, as regular E-readers of the Chuza Mail are aware. Our home-bred Prussians, however, are not going to have their way.

Fostmaster General: Mr. C. W.

Bowerman. Minister of Pensions! Mr. Hodge. Minister of Education: Mr. F. W.

Juwert Secretary for India: Mr. Snowden. Secretary for the Colonies:

O'Grady, b Secretary for Scotland Mr

Adamson.

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a pretty woran, so is the nascent public and perfect order maintained paunch to a boxing man--the dawn since he has started this theatre A of a tragedy. When one has lost in big show is contemplated during the punch, what one has gained in Xmas holidays. paunch, there is a tendency to slacken generally and lose interest, unless the sport is made and kept as good W: to watch as it was to participate in. That is the object of the pro-

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would agree with me that it is better,sonal reputation only. It is the duty to boast a moderate XI and be of every one of the eleven men ra sure of the services of one's men presenting a team to work for the than to have a big list of good good name and reputation of the players in your Cinb roll, but be un- team in general. The question of certain when they will or will not one's self-should be left alone turn out for the side. If the Collegians altogether. A little less se fish play happen to be at their best to-morrow, by one or two of the Indian tham a very interesting match is anticipat would bring about great improve- ed, but the Club is the favourite side ment.