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The Hongkong Hockey Club met a combined team from H.M.S. "Titania”
APANESE NAVAL
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POLICY.
and HMS. Ambrose gesterday. NATIONAL STRENGTH THE GUIDING on the USRC ground, at Kowloon, and a good game resulted in a win for the Club by 2,goals to m2, Evans, the captain of the Club, team, had -the credit of scoring both goals.
· HOLIDAY CRICKET.
HONGKONG.9. SERVICES.
* : The following will represent Hong kong Clab v. the United Services on |
Tokyo, Dec. 23-The Minister of yinance has announced his Budget Estimates, which comprises the folowing figures (millions omitted)
Yen
Ordinary income... 1,250 Extraordinary
income mont Expenditure Army
325
Navy ---
1,562 Increases
263 50 498 125 52
SIR HERBERT TREE.
A GREAT FIGURE,
SOME MEMORIES AY HIS BROTHER,
Surely, it can be said in all sip- cerity that the London; stego- misses Sir Herbert Tree, and,, other actor- managers who were sadly abused in their day Tree had his fația Ho wis more of a showinan thin an actor, He lacked restraint, and often lapset imo erroes of taste. He thought more of the park then the play, and he never really went through that tech nique mill which is necessary, to come plete artistic success. But, in spite of these drawbacks and some foibles- of character, he was a great figure, and" above everything "cise an octa ment and prop to his profession: He
Saturday, at 10 am, the Hong Communication. 264 kong Club ground:W.C.D. Turoer The other items correspond close really loved the stage, and he had a soul which soared beyond the poor (Capt.), R. EO. Bird, C. Blaker, F.J.ly with those of the last Budget de Rome, F. H. Farthing, J. D. Humphrey's, T. E. Pearce, E. B. Reed, R. A Sawyer, G. R. Sayer, and R. L. D. Wodehous
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UNIVERSITY V. C.R.C.
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MATCH AGAINST AUSTRALIAN XI
tions.
The Minister in presenting these I lovels of the dox-office. That is the figures to a Committee of the House ruth which stands out from the ren of Peers, said: "Every effort has certly published collection of mem- been made for economy, while theories edited by Mr. Max Beerbohms: largest possible amounts within the Sometimes we laughed at him and his financial capacity of the State have ways and his productions, bet bow been allowed for such enterprises as much sweeter to the car is the crack are deemed most essential for the of the circus whip them the jingle of wards saw Taylor send in a long dropping shot from a well timed pass
The following will represent the development of national power and the financier's comm. The stage to-day capricious vain and daring type of by Weatherby. Jones misjudged the University in the above match to be the improvement of social cond sighs wearily for the independent, ball, and before he could retrieve his played on the University Ground on
The Premier, addressing the Com-actor-manager represented by Sir mistake. It had entered the net. Thus New Year's Day commencing at 10
From a colection of memories, to at half time the "Curlew" led by one am sharpD. K. Samy (Capt.). T.mittee of the Lower House, said: Herbert Beerbohm. Tree.
In compiling the Budget the Govern E. Feoh, M. E. Roffey, J. H. R. Free- goal to mil
mate friends contribute, we do not The second half opened faster than born, C. H. Yeah, K.S. Cheab, H. C ment's guiding policy has been to in which his wife and children and inti-
previous moiety, with the Hunt, T. L. Cheah, I. T. Pun, K. Ecrease the national strength."
The Foreign Minister replied to a expect acute criticism or cold brith The Hongkong Football Associa- the
number of questions. Referring to The one which most intimately reveals tion has Arranged a grand Charity Hawkins" pressing hard for the Mogra and R. Robertson Reserve:
the waiving of Japan's claims to the the personality of the actor is, we Match for New Year's Day, to be equaliser. The "Curlew" goalie, S. H. Ong.
right of immigration into territories think, that contributed by Mai. He however, was playing a safe game
over which Australia holds the makes the shrewd remark that Tree played on the Hongkong Football and cleared in fine style. From a "Curlew" very
mandate, the Minister said the liked to be with anybody rather than Club ground. Happy Valley, at 4 breakaway, the
Government had only so acted be alone-a remark which gets nearer The match, which will be in nearly increased their "lead. Scott, who received a beautiful pass from
after having definitely declared, the real Tree than all the rest of the aid of local charities, will be played Weatherby, instead of shooting hin
its intention of insisting on book pur together. As the years between teams chosen entirely from self, after beating Russell, very
Brisbane, December 3-A three- the maintenance of the principle of passed the brothers became more and to Taylor who the 2nd Division of the Hongkong rightly passed
unmarked position day match between an Australian equal opportunity, and of the right more shy in the presence of the other. was in an Football League, representing the
close in. Instead of shooting as Eleven and the M.C.C. was entered and interests already in Japan's Says Mars
The Californian question was, he said to him and ine, in the course of British Isles v. The Rest. A very soon as he received the ball, Tayler upon here to-day, in muggy weather, possession. good game is anticipated, and the returned it to the left, and before before a gathering of. 4,000 specta- match should attract a large crowd, Scott could get to it, Jones cleared. torx Makepeace, Parkin, Eeame, said, still the subject of diplo atic dimmer in the "Done" of His The "Hawkins" transferred play Dolphin and Howell stood down consideration. A new treaty with Kajesty's: "You two, when you're the United States was expected, together, always seem to be in an atti- of "soccor" enthusiasts.
Armstrong won the toss, and sent which would in some measure rade of armed neutrality." I sugge The teams chosen are as follows: to the other end of the Eeid, and from the English side. British Isle-W. McLeod (United); pressing with keen determination, Mirisun (Oilers) and Scouler (Staffs); forced a corner. Cunliffe took the in Collins, and Torer, who faced the strict land legislation He promiseded to Herbert that "terrified Love" **Radiant" is the adjective which CH. Blake (United, Capt) Ireland kick and placed the ball right bowling of Waddington and Woolley. to reply in the Diet to a sequest for would be a truer description.
the "goalmouth. Chatham Early disaster overtook the Aan explanation as to the differences
be applies to his brother there again (Club Res.) and Charlesworth at
2 boll's eye (Carlisle): G. T. May. (United), headed towards the net, but the stralian eleven, for the old A. LF. between the missionary and official
"MR." SHAY'S OFFERING. Goff (Carlisle), Bath (Ollers), Lees ball went wide. Shortly afterwards skipper was clean bowled by. Wadd reports in regard to Chientao.
Webb broke away on the left, and ington with only three runs to his
**From the point of view of a play- (Punjabis) and Jones (Oilers),
There arrived by the s.s. "Bremen” running well in, passed to Chatham credit and Moore met with a similar The Rest.-M. Silva (St. Joseph's); who dodged the backs and netted for fate without opening his account. yesterday, sixteen new recruits for wright" is, so to speak, the card on Fok Bing.ying (South China Res
the equalizer. Play became rough Tozer and Kippar however, steadied the Hongkong Police Force. The Mr. Bernard Shaw's offering. It is and E. P. Hyndman (St. Joseph's); after this, with the result that neither things, and paved the way for a bril other members of the Force who composed rather of bitter herbs, that B. A. Hyder (Indians), S. A. M. set of forward could get going, and liant 96 by CG. McCartney, in which returned from leave were inspector of votive Blowers. Sir Herbert was Sepher (St. Joseph's) and P. Xavier either goal was in such danger. the New South Wales man showed and Mrs Angus and family, Sabinot exactly a modest man, neither is (Recreio); R. Omar (St. Joseph's
sheet reading one goal.all.
An old friend of Herbert's once
Capt.), ER. Hyndman (St. Joseph's) The final whistle came with the score all his old time brilliance. Armstrong (nspector, and 'Mrs Fitt and family, Mr. Shaw, and the two masters cause |
W. Ogley (St. Joseph's), So Chung- ming (South China Res) and A. Rahmin (St. Joseph's).
ÎNTERNATIONAL MATCH.
ENGLAND Y. SCOTLAND.
The Annual International Match "Scotland" v. "England will be played this season on Monday, Jand ry 3rd, at 4pm. All proceeds will go to local charities.
Mr. Wells was the referee.
"TAMAR". "AMBROSE.”
contributed a useful 53, but the Ausf
Sergeant and Mrs Field, Sergeant to violent collision over "Pyginx- tralign tall wagged feebly, thanks to and Mrs Pepperill and family, Serlion." Tree, we me given to under- an excellent bowling performance by geant Fain, Mrs Boulger, wife of stand, ignored not only the dramatist Douglas, who, keeping an excellent Inspector Boulgar, Mrs Dick and Mrs even when the dramatist was Mr. length secured 5 wickets for 45, three Phillips, the wives of Sergeants Dick Shaw, but also the other performers, of his victims being caught at the and Phillips, Mrs Aris, wife of Acting Mr. Shaw proceeds: wicket. Waddington had 3 wickets Inspector Aris, and family, and Mrs for 63, Woolley 2 for 37, Hitch 0 for Gerard wife of Inspector Gerrard, 31, Fender 0 for 29, and Wilson and family. for 27.
AUSTRALIAN XL-17 RMINGS
b
Let me give an extreme instance of this In Pygmalion" the hero- ine, in a rage, throws the hero's slip- pers in his face. When we sebezersed. this for the first time, I had taken care profitable stand for the tenth wicket, to have a very soft pair of velvet which had added 97· runs when Mc slippers provided; for I know that Andrew secured Wilson's wicket. TheMrs. Patrick Campbell was very dex- 18 M. C. C, thus secured a lend of 102, terous, very strong, and a dead shot.
96 Hornibrook was the most successful And, sure enough, when we reached
Bowler for the Australians, his four
53 wickets costing exactly 20 runs each,
These two teams met on the Navy B ground and played a very fast and exciting game in the presence of a large gathering. The struggle was ding-dong throughout, with both ends of the field visited in quick Collins, b Waddington succession. Starting the game, Tozer, c Hendren, b Waddington 51
Tamar" went on the war path Moore, b Waddington --
Heap took Kippax, b Woolley and forced a corner, The teams are as follows
the kick and sent the ball behind. McCartney, Lb.w., b Douglas...
transferred the Armstrong, c Strudwick, (Kowloon): The " Ambrose England-Crocker
Douglas... Wheeler Kowloon) and. Edwards hall to the other end of the field ("Hawkins"); Railton (Club, Captain), where a melee in front of goal result Henwood (R.G.A), and Hodge ("Amed in Monkhouse sending wide. The Ambrose" returned to the attack brose"); Taylor (Kowloon), Watson (R.G.A.), Menham (Wilts), Townsend immediately afterwards, but another (Kowloon) and Webb ("Hawkins.") good chance was spoiled by Beardall Scotland: G Rodger (Club); sending the ball over the cross bar. Gerrard (Club) and J. Clark (Police): When the "Tamar" next attacked, McPhail (Club), Forbes (Police) and Rodger (Club); Hamilton (Clab), McTavials (Club, Captain), Robertson (Policel, Moore (Club) and McHugh (RGA)
YESTERDAY'S MATCHES,
UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE.
Carter, c Hitch, b Douglas Marsden, lb.w., b Woolley. MeAndrew, not out..... Hornibrook, e Stradwick;
Douglas....
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*Total
b
8 McAndrew took two for 98, Treberry
O two for 78, Marsden one for 45, Me 1Cartney nought for 23, and Armstrong
nought for 20.
this passage, Tree got the slippers well and try delivered with ímer- ring in beng in bis fice. The effect
was appalling He had totally forgot-
en that there was any such incident
in the play, and it seemed to him that
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Altogether a fine tribute in spite of its malice.
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LADY TREE.
huddied in a window where watch can
the endless, remorseless moments
Carter and Tozer gave the 17 Australians a very good start in to an impulse of diabolical wrath and only irrelevant that I solemnly cursed be kept for the longed for ret
their second innings, and the deficit hatred, had committed an unprovoked the whole enterprise, and bade the
I until the almost despaired of scrape of 255 had been almost wiped out before the and brutal assamir on his. The phy delinquents farewell for ever.”
first wicket fell at 93, and although sical impact was nothing, but the
the latchkey the pitecus appeal for pardon- the comfort, kindaess, Moore left at the same total, their wound to his feelings was terrible. partnership.destroyed any chance He collapsed on the nearest chair, and
understanding, sweet reconciliations! | "Oh, blessing on the Lalling out of the match being finished, and left me staring in amazement, whilst
Lady Tree's memory is entitled all the more endears." stomps were drawn when the the entire personal of the theatre
Alas that artistic temperament i Australians had scored 182 for five crowded solicitous round him, explain-Herbert and 1,, a trivial, food re- wickets. Hitch took one wicket for ing that the incident was part of the cond." That is just what it is and it How Thackeray would have revelled 40 runs, Waddington Dought for play, and even exhibiting the prompt would be ungallant and ungracions to in some of the disclosures of this 26, Rhodes three for 52, Fender book to prove their words. But his say more. But it throws one or book. nought for 37, Woolley one for 17, moral was so shattered that in took sidelights on the menage of an actor and Douglas nought for nought.
There seems to be a telegraphic error in these scores.
Hobbs and Russell went in for the M.C.C. shortly before time, and when stumps were drawn for the day, they had scored 24 runs without loss, having 14 and 10 runs, to their credit, respectively.
ENGLAND'S FINE REFLY......... Brisbane, December 4.-Twelye thousand spectators were present
THE MCC-IST INNINGS.
XI, GOSSE'S BUT." We have not space to tefer to all quite a long time, and a good deal of married to an actress. Marion Terry, skilful rallying and coaxing from Mrs, it appears, was chosen for the wife in the contributors, his daughters; Sir Campbell, before he was in a condi"-Partners," the adaptation of Dau-Gilbert Parker, Mr. Louis Parker,
Hayes sent in a ridiculously easy shot which Harwood caught with ease. In his eagerness to kick away, however, be allowed the ball to slip from his hands into the net. Strenuous mid- field play followed with neither side gaining an advantage. Half time came with the "Tamar" leading.
Immediately after the kick off in the second moiety, the "Ambrose broke away and forced a corner after a melee in front of goal. Beardall kicked Only two of the three watches in the ball out. The Tamar" went away the United Services Football League after about 10 minutes of strenuous when Hobbs (14) and Russell (10) Hobbs, c McAndrew, b Trenery 26 *Fixed for yesterday were played. The defensive work which succeeded
characteristic: "I have beard him match between the Wilts and the in keeping their citadel intact. In resumed batting for the MCC this Russell, cMacartney,b Hornibrook 72 tion to resume the rehearsal. The det's famous velFroment jeune and others. Mr. Gosse's sketch is
Rhodes, Lb.w., b Trenery 3 worst of it was that, as it was quite et Risier Aine." Lady Tree says:"
One night at supper (Herbert and say things that were deliciously apro G.A was scratched owing to the 2 struggle in front of goal, one of morning in hot weather.
With the addition of 37 runs to Henderson, b Hornbrook 96 evident that he would be just es sur-
......... 251prised and wounded next time, Mrs. 1 were alone) I put forward my griev-pos, says that erudite exquisite, Artillerymen being unable to raise a the "Ambrose" defenders had the
misfortune to handle the ball in the the overnight total Hobbs was Woolley, run out mom.. penalty area. Styles took the penalty smartly caught by McAndrew off Douglas, L.bw, b Marsden Campbell took care that the slippers ance."Why Harion Terry? Why and with a rapidity, of mind that
Trenerry (61--1-26).
Fender, Treperry, b McAndrew 8 should never hit him again, and the not me?" Herbert answered with the was exhilarating, but I hawa niso kick and banged the ball into the Six runs later, Rhodes got his leg Wilson, e and b McAndrew 56 incident was consequently one of the most gentleness and consideration heard him mumy things ther vere net for the "Tamar's" second goal in front (67-2-3).
Hitch, e Moore, b Hornibrook ... 2 least convincing in the performance, that there could not be a question as almost fatos; and he seemed to lack Returning to the attack from the
Strudwick, b Hornibrook
There must have been some gorto Marion's superior suitability, per personal criticism in this respect" This match, which was played on centre, the Tamar" were again the Nivy A ground, attracted a large dangerous and the defence had to
Waddington, not out
52 geous rows at these rehearsals, and sonality, and appearance; and I 20-
we hope that some day Mrs, Patrick cepted this rebuke meekly enough crowd of Naval toen. Losing the concede a corner to save the situs
Campbell will give ber yession. Mr. I know she will not mind my confess 357 Shaw finally could stand it no longering all this.) But unluckily, Herbert , the Curlew kicked off, but tion. Heap took the kick but sent
and twice shook the dust of the still went on to say." You see, the the Hawkins took possession of the ball behind. After this with the ball and ware immediately on the about five more minutes to go, the
theatre from his feet On Both part needs extraordinary sympathy 50 occasions I had to yield to urgent spend this gentle uplication filled me 53 peals from other members of the cast with a sudden ungovernable rage. I O to return and extricate them from am ashamed to say what absurd form 17 hopeless mess. We Inally my fury took suffice it that Flerbert 30 agreed that I should have been an get up from the table where we had midrandorak dala 16 actor and be an author, and he al been supping so happily, and left the 6 ways sent me his books afterwards" house without a word. Domestic
CBRIOUS HEADACHE AVE Extras
Mr. Shaw on Sir Herbert's repre-drama, how well you know the sta
ALL that is needed is to correct sentations attended the indred night tion L. The diamey the doubting or Ahillout the bend Total (for 5 wkts)...182 of the play, only to find that be tainty that he will come back the
Sprosse Take: had contributed to my second acts long hours of heart-broken sophing, and you will Bail
"HAWKINS" v. CURLEW."
Hendren joined Russell and the partnership produced 93 runs, both batsmen playing steady cricket until Russell put up one to Macartney (154-3-72).
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Woolley joined Hendren and 45
wicket.
Extras....-KKASIN ADA DET
Total
AUSTRALIAN XL-ZND. INNINGS,
· offensive, they gave the defense a." Ambrose" took the offensive and runs were added for the: 10 strenuidas time, but were unable to kept the ball in "Tamar" territory,
Wickets fell at 199, 249, 253 and Carter, e Woolley, b Rhodes score. The Curlew did not remain where all sorts of shots from every 260, when Wilson and Waddington Tozer, Rhodes File With the first opportunity angle were dealt with by the goalie became associated, and when stampe Moure, c and b Rhodes
fred itself, they got away in very convincing style. The final
Macartney, b Woolley Hawkins goalie but whistle arrived with the scuzes were drawn for the day they had Kippax, b Hitch
Armstrong, to out ner Play was very favour of the Tamar" by two goalscored 22 and 15 not out, respec the goalles were frequently to mil. The "Ambrose" played a to defend. However, very good game, and had very bad
Trenerry, not out.....
up to the mark every time. luck in not scoring.
of the first half, a "Mr. Cheeseley was in charge of the
ew for whistle.
tively.
Scores -M.C.C.285 for 9 wickets.
A DRAWN GAME-
6.--Wilson and Brishane,
ton made an tinexpectedly,
Wad
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Are all these stage celebrities and ́ the people who cultivate them insin- cere? The, thought rises on laying down this book Who can really tell? Are children insincere? For we re inclined to think that in many respects the stage is a nursery and the players are children. There is nothing grown- up about thein, and Sir Herbert was somewhat of a jolly boy to the end.
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