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SPORT.

HOLIDAY CRICKET.

HONGKONG v. UNITED SERVICES

is

Played on the Hongkong CC ground, this match proved to be interesting, but a strong Services X proved too good for the Civilians and won easily by 100 runs.

The scores were:-

HONGKONG CC

C. M.-Alves,

Telephone 29.

Thompson, b

Parton

Purton Eldridge, e Thompson, Woodward, b Puston - W. Drake, b Abbas ------ Billimoria, not out

S. Ismail, did not bat

Extras.......

Total .......

NG SE KWONGSAIY.KCG

THE CHINA MAILY

come Wilde's farewell appearance at Holland Park Rink, and in this case,

I mentioned last week, Chas. Ledout will be his opponent. Mr. Lewis concluded, the arrangements For the Herman match on Thursday last at Cardiff, and the date was pro- visionally fixed. This leads me once again to the claim by Mr. Welch that he holds contracts for other famous American boxers to appear here, in cluding Battling Levinsky

And

HONGKONG'S CHRISTMAS. the dancing continued to the music: lof a piano, and lasted until mid- Inight..

HOW IT WAS SPENT.

MANY HAPPY CELEBRATIONS.

"

Hongkong awoke this morning, yawned and stretched itself, anda trife heavily settled down to work

In the evening 'there was a big dinner dance at the Hongkong Hotel that brought out a crowd of pro- minent guests so many that the big hotel was filled to capacity. The hotel never looked more attractive, and none of the many functions it has given was more of a success, The interior was a bewildering scene

complete in every detall, and the evening thoroughly enjoyable în con- sequence. This was by all odds the crowning event of the day.

Dempsey. I happen to know that a again after its three-days' Christmas of colour. The arrangements were

holiday.

match, between Joe Beckett and Levinsky in this.country is quite on It has had a good Christmas some the cards, and it will be interesting thing to look back upon and recall to see whether our champion can with satisfaction. The weather was make as quick a job of it as Carpentier right, with plenty of sunshine, and The most popular of the other did in America. Levinsky is very cool enough for every out-door entertainments of the day was fast and clever, but those assets did recreation; people responded amiably Bostock's Royal Italian Circus, which not avail against the Frenchman. to the spirit of friendliness opened at 9 pm at Ming Yoen! And what about Dempsey?

that pervades the Christmas season | Garden, North Point. This attracted Mr. Welch has produced when there is peace in the land; and large patronage, including as many д document which Dempsey there were many diversions, both in children as could prevail on their: is stated to have signed, and it is a the way of private and pubic enter-parents to permit them to remain up contract to box in this country-tainments, and in the attractions late enough, and proved to be an There are many who will poob-pooh offered both by climate and natural exceedingly good exhibition. the idea, yet a day or two ago Mr. advantages, to occupy one's vacation! On Sunday there were more special C. B. Cochran cabled to say that it time. It did not detract from the Christmas services at the Churches, in was even still possible that the festival, but in fact added to the particular a song service in the even world's champion would be seen, in picturesqueness of the occasion, that ing at St. John's Cathedral that was a this country. If that is so, then who it was being celebrated in the midst notable occasion. The Cathedral and will be the promoter? I have of 器 community of strange auxiliary choirs rendered Christmas authority for saying that Mr. Welch ways and different beliefs; that carols, including "Good King WeD- date for awhile all Europeans were obsery ceslas". "God Rest You", and "A 6 had offered Beckett

match with Dempsey, but Beckett's ing the birthday anniversary of Child is Born". In "Good, King 10 match with Moran was the stumbling their Messiah, around them the Wencesins" the solos were sing by

methodically O block. Can it be after all that Mr. Chinese were

go- Mr H. Freeborn and Jack Collett, the

0 Welch is to triumph where Messrs.ing about their daily tasks, as stolid chorister, and was highly appreciated 13 Cochran & Co. have failed? Anyhow, and impassive as they have been for by the large congregation. Wely's something will have to be done centuries. Christmas in a far country, Interlade Pastorale" was played. 102 quickly to revive the fading interest among strange people, is especially by Mr Denman Fuller, the Cathedral the world's title bout, for people interesting; and it always seems that Organist, with skill and understand- are quite sick of the "sparring" in there is no country farther, and no ing-

Yesterday, Baring Day, was cele the newspapers, and the latest stunt people more strange, viewed from -Dempsey v. Willard is really the the Western standpoint, than the brated in the customary manner with a full programme of sports, and last straw. Just imagine Jess Willad Chinese.

The celebrations began on Friday, innumerable outings. There was attempting to come back! Kid Lewis is in our midst again, and in his Christmas Eve, with a variety of plenty of good cricket, and a large return match with Basham we can functions. The little people quite charity football match. in aid of St. see the real stuff. This is cf more property were the first to have their Dunstan's Home for Blinded Sailors A number of children's and Soldiers. On this and other days interest to me at the moment than innings. all the talk about Dempsey and parties were held, the largest being there was much golf, the weather Basham can have no the one given by Mrs. Blair at the being ideal At Fanling especially, Carpentier. excuse if he is beaten this time, but he Peak Hotel, when good-sized there were some interesting competi is going to putopatremendous display gathering of youngsters had a very tions, "closely played. The results They were of the games at Fanling were as Still we all know what a remarkable wonderful afternoon. fighter the Hebrew has proved him- prettily entertained, in the way that follows: self to be (even in so-called exhibi-kiddies. Eke to 11tions !), and he will be very fit by the time he meets the Welshman. I am 18 sorry to hear, by the way, of the The grown-ups came in for their Men's Medal--Mr. R. P. Shaw, 77

This match, which was played at G. R. Sayer, Edwards, b Davies & King's Park, was very exciting. The T. E. Pearce, b Davies-Kowloon team was too strong for their visitors. Batting first, they F. J. De Rome, c Davies, b

9 scored 163. In spite of this big Graham

Shandicap, Ng's team played very steady cricket and compiled 129 be fore the last man was out.

R. L. D. Wodehouse, b Davies ...

J. H. Farthing. c and Stanley...

J. D. McNicol, Lb.w.b Davies

EB. Reed, Lbw b Grabam ........... E. H. Hamilton, 'c Greig, b Graham

J. D. Humphreys, not out ..................... R.E. O. Bird, & Purcell Graham H. A. Sawyer, b Graham........

Extras...

21

2

6

19

The scores were?—

X.C.C

22.A.0. Brawn, run out

d

5 DAL Goodall, a Sze Kwong, b 7" Omer 6EL Braga, e Omar,

Rumjaha 117 H. Avery, c and b Omar.

CJ. Stapleton, b Omar..... Capt, Spinks, e and b Omar w.D. C. Logan b Rumjahr ..........

43.D. Evans, not out.......

A. A.

5W. B. Haslitt, b Rumjahn 1W.J. Gorvin, e Lo, b Ramjaha ...

Extras ******

1

10

and

be

entertained, Mixed Foursomes. Mrs. Moxon and

treasures Mr. A. M. D. Wallace. Christmas tree. Ladies' Bogey-Miss Healing, 2 up.

the all shared of a hountiful

nett

4 death of one of Basham's oldest 20 friends, Mr. Wm. Mortimer, who for 20 several years acted as Basbar's chief

supporter. Though they "dissolved the hotels were appropriately de Clock Golf Mr. H. Hancock, 23. partnership" a year or so ago, it was corated, their dining rooms being Men's Drives-Mt. J. L. Crockatt,

average 238.. 25 done in a perfectly friendly way, and loaded down with flowers.

was Ladies' Drives-Miss Healing, aver Basham bad more faithfati The Repulse Bay Hotel follower than his former manager. the scene of the most brilliant age 167.

At Government House an interest- 12 The match between Will Brooks and of the entertainments that marked

Shoeing-smith Davies has had to be Christmas Eve, a special dinner ing Christmas Party for children was -163 postponed for at least a month, on dance being given. The beauty of given by H E. the Governor and account of an injury which the the hotel and its setting is such that Lady Stubbs, and in Happy Valley latter sustained to his eye during it needs no other embelishment, but the Civil Service Cricket Club gave ... 30 the contest at the Ring with Frank on this occasion it was attractively its annual entertainment to the

would Moody, and

was decorated. A large number of guests children of its members. 17 re-opened by Jerry Shea. Davies, attended and danced unti a late

8 acting on medical advice, bas decided hour.

parties in the evening. At the various hotels there were any uninber of Approaching and Putting-Mr. A. Bu

Stewart, & Christmas Eve dinners, Generally

Total

Bowling Analysis.

0. L.

R.

Capt. Davies 15

4

37

Lt. Graham...... 16.3

0

55

Comma. Stanley 2

0

13

J. Halker, run out

UNITED SERVICES.

Lieut. Stewart, RN, b Bird .............

1

Rev. Purcell, R.N., b Bird

4

Total

Capt. Olliver, RGA, e Farthing,

b Bird.......

1

C.R.C

4 Wei Wing Lock, b Haslett

A. H. Rumjahn, c S. Braga,

Spinks

b

67

Major Edwards, RE, b Reed

Capt. Davies, R.G.Ab Hamilton 80 It Comdr. Greig, RN, c Sayer,

b Hamilton.......

Lieut. Franks, RN. Lb.w.. b

Hamilton

Majer Bagnall, R.G.A, c Bird,

b Hamilton

Lt.-Comdr. Drew, RN, B Sayer

Comdr. Stanley, RN. c Sawyer,

b Sayer...bass

Lieut. Gradbam, R.GA, not out.....

Extras

Total....

Bowling Analysis.

O M.

Ng Sze Kwong, b Garvin

S. Jex, c Brawn, b Overy

2A. A. Rumjaha, e Stapleton,

the

10 to take a rest, but he is quite deter

At night there was another big dinner dance at Repulse Bay Hotel,

On Christmas Day there were which attracted a large number of mined to come to the front, and a special services in the churches of the guests who wished to bring the

22 return match with Shea is his great Colony. St. John's Cathedral was short holiday to a fitting close. 14 ambition. Mog Pugh, who is claim handsomely decorated with palms

b

Overy......

23

G. Lee, e Evans, b Overy

U. Omar, c Braga, b Stalker.

I

5

Un Hew Fan, b Stalker

3 G. Hall, b Stalker......

4 La Man, Pan, not out ....

17 H. Ching, c Brawn, & Stalker

..211

Bird

4... 15 3

的

-

Reed

8 2

Farthing

40

Wodehouse.

0

De Rome..... 3

14 0

Hamilton....

Sayer in

LAMMERT'S XI T. BASA'S XL.

The scores were

LAMMERT'S XI.

W.

Extras

Total

BOXING..

These were the chief events of the

1ing a match with Jim Higgins, by and white chrysanthemums, with holidays. Of course there were in- HUD- and reason of the decision (am a foul) here

there the crimson numerable private parties.

13 secured over Billy Eynon, wes again of the poinsetta adding colour to the dreds of people also took advantage

2 in lock's way when he met Ned Copp scene. A large congregation attend of the opportunity to make trips to points of interest. in a money match, for, from all, ed. and H. E. the Governor was the nearby

steamers to Macao and ....11 accounts, he rose on his toes" just present. The service was simple The

As the surpliced Canton were crowded. Others went when Copp shot out a body punch, and impressive. 129 and the result was that Copp was choir and clergy, entered the church. On hunting trips in the New Territ

disqualified exactly as Eyeon had the hymn."Hark the Herald Angels ories, and still others indulged in. been. I hold no brief for any, boxer, Sing" was heard. The Cathedral their favourite pastime of tramping but frequent occurrences of the sort Chaplain, the Rev. H. Copley Moyle, the hills of the island to both of make one feel that there may be conducted the services. The As which the natural advantages of the contributory negligence. I would sistant Chaplain, the Rev. Mr. Holman Colony lend themselves so well. The have much preferred to see Pugh read the first lesson, the passage from little community at Taikoo Dockyard. winning on points, yet it seems that Isaiah containing the words, "For had a Christmas of its own, with s in this case it was Copp who was unto us a child is born" The Right big Christmas tree loaded with all ahead when the unfortunate incident Rev. W. H. Norris, D. D., Bishop of sorts of seasonable gifts. The Cinema North China, read the second lesson, houses were crowded, both the happened. ป

the account of the Nativity. The Coronet and Hongkong theatres cho then rendered the anthem, showing Excellent programmes.

The Right. Rev. C. R. come.

Arise, shine, for thy light has

DEMPSEY MAY MEET BECKETT IN ENGLAND.

Jim Driscoll (Retired Feather- Weight Champion of the World) writing in the Ners of the World of November 7, says --

My attention was called a day or

it now seems that the latter has

F. G. Thompson, b Harris.103 changed his programme, and that

DEMPSEY AND CARPENTIER

a

Cables from America announce that Originally arranged as a Married

Dempsey and Carpentier have signed

The Kowloon Deck Co. Director- v. Single match this holiday fixture, so ago to a correction of the state- articles to box 10 or 15 rounds on this match bad to be reorganised atment I made in last week's "News the other side of the Atlantic before Duppuy, Bishop of Victoria, prea-

Behold, I bring you glad tidings of been strengthened by the addition of the last moment owing to the lack of of the World" regarding the future July 4 next for a purse of £100,000.ched the sermon, from the text ate, according to The Rock, has junt married men. This, however, did engagements of Jimmy Wilde, but so Under the terms of the contract, not detract from the interest of the far as I can see the only change is says Reuter, the ball-million dollars great joy." He pointed out that no Sir Robert Ho Tung's name to Lot game, and a good time was spent, that, instead of Wilde meeting Pete prize money will be divided twenty-other birth in history had such con- Board. Sir Robert is the largest A century by F. G..Thompson and a Hermian in America, he will do so in four hours before the contest, Dempsequences for humanity as the birth individual shareholder of the st of Curist; that it was a turning point;pany. His faith in the shipbuilding I may say that the sey receiving 300,000 and Carpentier in history; and the best and most and repairing industry in the Colony large contribution by L. E. Lammert, this country.

original information was based on 200,000,

hopeful elements in civilized life was not shaken even when the gave his side an easy win

what Mr. Ted Lewis gave out, but!

to-day awed their origin to that birth. Industry was at a very low ebb just The Christmas festival, he said, was before the war. Taking a long view We have received a copy of the festival of brotherhood, calling men of things and believing in the great taking place in this country. There fourth issue of The Rock which takes to be one and telling them they were future of the Calamy, he supported, rather than otherwise, with his large At the Roman Catholic Churches fortune, local enterprises and indus- ***** 6 can only be one reason for this, the form of a Christmas number. In meant for union and fellowship. A. E Acres, e Drake, b Lamble... 14 Mr. Lewis stated previously that addition to a variety of seasonable

state contributions there is an interesting masses were begun at midnight on tries. Sir Robert is, by the way, a had been asked to LE Lammert, c Basa, b Drake....... 83 be

his terms for Wilde to oppose Her article on Hongkong's War Memorial Christmas Eve, and continued through Director of a number of leading public companies in Hongkong, such "In Kowloon there was Oman at the International Sporting setting forth the Catholic view of the the morning of Christmas Day.

big as the Indo-China S. N. Co., the Land 1 Club, New York, and, on doing so, new club project.

Children's Fete at the Club de Recreio Investment Coy the Land Reclama- to mark the day. The decorations tion Co.,, the Hongkong Tramway that had been put up for the garden ¦ Co. and several others. fete in honour of the Governor of Kacao were still in place, and 235 and that Mr. Lewis was shrewd WHEN your child has whooping the grounds were wonderland

cough be careful to keep the of beauty. Each of

the many enough to see that it was Mr. Welch cough loose and expectoration may by

F. Lawrence, c Eldridge, b Drake.. 8 be has consented to the match B. W. Bradbury, Alves, b

Lamble .......

A. D. Purton. st. Holdman, b

Harris

J. Abbas, b Drake....

C. G. Anderson,

G. Green, not sp

D. Klares Fa

Basa, b-P

Holdman, Lb.w

0 he received a prompt acceptance.

What, then, can the change of venue

4 mean? It.must mean that Mr. Reuben

8 Welch, the much-talked-of promoter,

has an agreement that binds Herita.

WHOOPING COUGH

A GERM DESTROYER.” HERE to no danger whatever from

»kek isw or blood poison, resulting who mattered in this particular match, giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy 4 children who attended received from's wound when Chamberlain Pale 53 The rest of Wilde's" programme may be required. This remedy will also Christmas gift, and consequently it Bain is proraptly applied. It is an liquify the tough mucus and make it was a very happy gathering of little antiseptic and destroys the germs which 4 stands as I gave it. He will box easier to expectorate. It has been used folk When the gift-giving had heen, cause these disesans. It also sauce 4 Jack Sharkey in London also, though successfully in many epidemics and as it concluded, dancing began to the wounds to beal without maturation and

here again it is as yet uncertain who contains no narootic or other injurious

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