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TUESDAY. JANUARY 3, 19

ONCE AGAIN.

CHILDREN'S HAPPY DAY.

KJ., SPORTS YESTERDAY.

The whole ear round there can be no fixture about which more delight ful anticipations and memories are ent stained by the juvenile population of the Cokay than the children's sports which are held on the New Year holiday by the Kowloon Cricket Club. Even year it comes along as a glorious wind-up to the round of festivities which the Yuletide Season brings and veterday's gathering was not one hit bappy an affair than its very many joyous predecessora.

Annually the members of the B.CC. put Lemselves in the position of acting a fairy godmother to the youngsters the Colony and nobody, it must be inceded, could improve upon their enthusiastic handling of n

From the tigne yet Congenial re day when, gick and span with hair carefully inched, the children entered thegaily be aged grounds, the young-

sters embarked on one wild intoxicat

ng carcer delight which reached its culmina ng point when, breath-

arrived withady Stubbs and after people had uped themselves in front of the pavilion Dr. Forayth called on Lastubbs to present the prizes. Afiabis important core- mony bad disposed of His Excellency half of Lady Stubbs and himself ressed keen pleasure at the opponity of being present at such a hat gathering. He said was specially that La abba pleased to that a uamber of Girl Guides had gaisbed themselves in the after's contests.

To all thos ho helped by their personal etlorad by their contribu tons to makesterday's outing, the supreme sue it was a meed ofį praise is due in particular does the hard work secretary Mr. E J. Edwards des special credit. whole lot

THE CHINA MAIL.

LOVEMENTĄ OF STHAMERS.

Boot Race (under 12); D. Davidson CHINA BUYING RAILWAY 1, H. Hawley 2, H. Pearne 3.

Obstacle Race (12 to 14): M. Dietrich 1, P. White 2, C. Pile S.

Relay race, trant of four (10 to 14); M. Weill, S. Neave, H. Pearne, and E. Morrison.

Flat Race ( to 8): J. McCubbin 1, A. Smith 2. L. Clark 3.

Sack Ince (under 14): S. Hill 1, Y. Whyte 2, E. Nicholls 3.

Tug of war, teams of eight, (10 to 14) Dietrich, Peare, Nicholls, Witchell, White, Hirst, Still and Stevens.

1,

Flat Race (4 to 6): J. Mackenzie 1, G. Sraith Z. P. F. Gill 3.

Bowls Contest (10 to 14): D. Ellis W. Matchin 2, A. Mitchell 3. Flat Race (6 to 10): 8. MacInder J. McCubbin 2, R. Woolley 3. Wheelbarrow Race (under 14): J, Pearne and M. Weill 1, G. Bond and D. Stevens 2, C. Hammis and E. Neate.

EQUIPMENT.

POLICE MAKE HOLIDAY.

The B.I. .. "Takıda" will leavo for YESTERDAY'S XMAS SPORTS. Calcutta, vis Fingapore, Penang and Rangeon on or about Wednesday Jan. 4 at 1 p.m.

The Far East is one of the bright spots in the world trade outlook at the present time says Dhens Interna- tional Review. Buyers in that part of the world are coming into the market, for manufactured goods of various lines. A notable example of this is a recent order for railroad supplies for China. Altogether, 41 locomotives were required an 240 steel cars, Bids

50 yards (boys under 10 years).-1, Donald G rraid, 2, Giles Keat; i Georgo Moss.

Coconut shies.1, Mr. Davitt;

2. Miss Garrod 3, Mr. Clark.

100 yards (Gonis under 38 years).— Mr. Booker; 2, Mr. Dick 3, Kr. Smith.

The annual children's sports and will sail hence at noon on Thursday, Jan.

The C.P.3. R.M.S.," Empress of Asis" Xmas tree of the Police Recreation, for Victorin and Vancouver, B.C., via Club were successfully held yesterday 100 yards (girls 10 and over)-1, Stangbai (Woosang), Nagwski, Kobe and afternoon. A huge Xmas

Free Elsie Wiltshire; 2, Irene Passmore;

3, Olive Gerrard.

100 yards (boys 10 and over).-1. Frank Angus. Claud Blaukman; 2, M. Gerrard; 3,

Tokobama.

6.

The H.M.S."Himalaya" is expected to arrive at Singapore on Jan. 0.

he

Tho N.Y.K. Tsuruga Maru" (Liver."planted" on cricket ground and pool Line) left. Singapore for. Hongkong on Dec. 29 and is expected here on Jan heavily laden with toys, was the centre of attraction for the young folk, who wore kept merry by Messrs,

100 yards (Gonta 38 years and over). Ward and Condon who were the

−1. Mr. Pearson; Mr. Wolte; 3, Mr. Grant. "fools" of the party. Condon was popular as Charlie Chaplin and Ladies' egg and spons race.1, · bad quite a big following every Mrs. J. Clark; 2, Mrs. Blackman; 3,. where went. An interesting Mis. Gerrard.

needle, Mr. Threading the keen competition among both the Portallion; 2, Mr. A. Clark; 3, Me.. children and the grown-ups. In the Alexander. øvening dancing was indulged in on the lawn to the music provided by a married men (for the first time in 20.

Tug of war.Single men Filipino Jazz Band, while a sailor' The N.Y.K. 8.P.“ Aki Maru " (Austra lisa Line) loft Sydney for Hongkong via played Scots music on a pipe. The ports on Dec. 21 and is expected here on feature of the function was the dane beat Mr. Watson's team, 2 goals to 1.

Tug of the "Naughty Waltz" by Jan. 10.

The B....Japan" loft Calcutta

sports programme provided some A1,

work 18 called for in connect with the urganising of such affair

that never emerges fre background and it in the secreal work often cuough

which accome the most grey hairs and we least recognition,

RACES.

The results the various events

were as follan

OF EVENTS.

Skipping (under 14): Edith lers and dis velled and flushed with Webb 1, Mascorge 2, Alice Blyth

victory, free stepped forward to 13. receive the prizes they had won in the splenic programme of races provided for their del ctation.

There w potato facea and flat raves and trair races and tugs of war n'everything " for everyone, from the verest idlers to those who must be beginning to feel apprehensive that another via or two will are them

ineligible for this particular paradite.

Fiat Race 8: Vivian Black burn, Bes" Sutton 2, Mimi Bryson 3.

Siipping, petition (under 9) Beatrice Sat 1. Edith Mead 2, Alice Blyth 3

Flat Race der 5) J. Barr 1, C. Tollan 2, Iss Rapp 3.

Potato R10 to 11): Gladys MeNider 1; Es Woolley, Ethel

For those who were not able to catch Collison 3.

the judge ye for a prize there were Skipping petition (10 to 12): com este in the shape of bran Maude Georg Eva Coyeh 2, Noru prys and Aunt Sallies, presided over | Barden 3. ⠀

by club member decked out in the Flat Rage er 14) J. Barr 1,: moat Inlar asly grolesque costumes, Tris Woolley ladys MeNider 3. Nut lear there was tra with a Musica) Ch(8 to 12): K. Night irgale 1. Mrs Gourlay 2, Edna Blackburn 8,

wonderful profusion of cakes and fruit. TWilt Band furnished in speriting music during the afternoon

Egg and So Race (under 14): Annie Smyth ivian Blackburn 2, Maude White

and for everyone adults and all, it was a thoroughly happy outing. The only and dual who failed to come Flat Rác to 10: Marie properly up to scratch was the man Smalley nie Smyth 2, M. who hands out the weather but there Groundwater was a boy roough supply of sunshine Relay Ragrams of four (10 to infused my the youngsters hearts to 14): K. Sinds, Connie Smith, make up for any he could have Ida Webb, atva Coyah. provided.

During the latter part of the after- noon His Excellency the Governor

B EVENTS.

Potato Rat10 to 12): P. White 1, E. Nicholls. Chatterton 3.

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The B. I. .. Torilla" left Calcutta on Dec. 17 and is expected to strive at Hongkong about Jan. 8.

The T.K.K. ss. "Taiyo Mare" arrived at Yokohama on Dec. 22 and sails Deg. in accordance with schedule, vin Shanghai and Manila, being duo at Hongkong on Jan. 7.

The C. M. s.s."Nie" is due to arrive at Hongkong on Thursday Jan, but noon, and will be despatered to Singaport: as 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9.

for the locomotives were received from about 28 manufacturers, in- cluding firms in the United Kingdom, Germany, France. Belgium, Japan and the United States. Thirty of these locomotives were of the Prairie type for the Pekin-Hankow Railway and the contract was award- ed to the Forges, Usines et Fonderies at Haine St. Pierre, Belgium, and the Tubize, Metallurgiques Ateliers. Societe Franco-Belge, ut La Croyare. as follows:--Patron; His Excellency, Belgium. A second order was for six Sir R. Edward Stubbs, K.C.M...comotives of the English type for Fresident; Dr. C. Forsyth, Vice the Shanghai-Haukow-N nga Rail. President and Chairman of Committee; way and was awarded to the same R. E. Lindsell, Esq.

Belgian concern. A third order Committee: Mesars E. Abraham, L.

was for two Mikado type lecomotivea The C.P.8. P.M.S.Empress of Professor Lloyd, who were especially The Rev. J. R. Lee, late principal the Pekin-Suiyuan Railway Japan left Vancouver for Hongkong engaged for the occasion. They were of St. Andrew's School, sailed for Blackburn, V. C. Labrum J, P. for

The officials and committens were

on Dec. 1a and is expcated to arrive at Messrs. Ward and Fender, the Maniin Hongkong about Jan. 11.

exporta and pupils of the famons

K. K. Staple, B. D. Erane, D. Harvey, Loecomotive Company, of New York due at Yokohama Jan. 6 and is expected the applause they received.

E. Stevens, Hon. H. Overy, R. Treasurer and E. J. Edwards (Secretary).

Judges: Dr. C. Forsyth and Messrs. H. E. Stevens, G. F. Nightingale, R E. Lindsell, J. Stalker, J. Ralston, A. 0. Brawo, G. Rapson, L. J. Black- burn.

Handicappers and starters: Mesers D. Harvey, R. Chatterton, L. Jack, F. G. Harridge, W. Hyde, S. Jordain, D. a. Nicoll, W. Goldenburg, J. Cornley. It. W. Page. J. McMurtrie and R. C. Witchell.

Clerks of the Course: Messrs. J. M. Jack, E. F. Spioke, M. J. Henderson, H. B. Mould, P. I. Newman, S. Hewer, E. Lawrence, F. G. Thompson G. V. Hughes and F. P. Shroff,

Devorations Messrs. J. H. Don-

This company also secured an order for three Pacific type locomotives for the same railway. The contract for steel cars was awarded to the Com- paguie Centrale de Construction at Haine-St. Pierre, Belgium.

Nicholls. J. H. Kynoch, R. Chatter- ton, W. Greig, J. Jenner and G. W.

Avonell.

| here on or about on Jan. 13.

The N.Y.K. 8.9. "Genca Maru" (Pom the Line) left Bombay for Hongkong via Singapore on Dec. 28 and is expected here on Jan. 14.

The E. & A.

H.8. St. Albana" left

Sydney on Dec. 24 and is expected to arrive at Hoogkong about Jan. 16.

The Amories and Manchurian Line

..

Sutton Hall from New York is

due to arrive here on Jan.. 20).

Thu N.Y.K 6.8. “Kamo Maru '(Eura. poan Line) left Loption for Hongkong vin Saez on Dec. 24 and is expected bare on

Feb. 1.

The T.K.K. 5.4. "Rakıyo Maru" was

via Manila ond, the usual pasts of eull.

Entertainment: Mrs. R. E. Lind- The P. & O. .". "Nagoya" is expect- Bell, Mrs. J. Spitsles, Mrs. W. T.ed to arrive at Hongkong about Jan. 17.5 Elson, Miss W. Robinson, Messrs, V. H. E. Stevens, Mrs. F. G. Herridge, C. Labrum, J Jack, J. Hyde, Mrs. Mrs. G. F. Nightingale, Mrs. H. C. Witchell, Messrs.-J. Spittles, W. T. Elson L. J. Blackburu, Mrs. R. E. Nicholla, Mra. G. W. Avenall. Mrs. J.

The Toyo Kisen Kaisha's next South despatched from this port for Valparaiso, American Line railing will be the 9.8. "Gingo Maru" Feb. 20.

.

The N.Y.K. F.. “Sowa Maru " (American Lipo), left Kobe for Hongkong Dec. via Nagasaki and Shanghai an

nithore, E. W. White, J. Hyde, R. E. Bowo, Mrs. E. J. Edwards, Mesars. B. 21 and is expected here on Jan. 8.

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D. Evans, K. K. Staple, and J. Gibson

CURE THAT COUGH.

Bran TubMr. F. Abraham, Mrs. THEN you have a troublesome J. P. Robinson, Mrs. A. W. E. David- cough, it does not mean that you: son. Mra. E. W. White, Mies B. have co sumption or that you are going Davidson, Messrs. H. Overy, W. to have it, but it does mean that your T. Elson, E. Abraham, and J. C. lungs are threstoped, and it is just na well to

be on the safe side and take Finch. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy before it is too late. For sale by all Chemists and Storekeepers.

Aunt Sally:-Messrs. G. W. Avenel), and R. C. Hunter.

The N.Y.E. 9.9. **Nagano Maru" (Calcutta Lins) left Kobe for Hongkong here on Jan. 7. via Moji on the Doc. 31 and is expected

The NY.K. 2.5. "Kitano Maro". (European Line) left Singapore for Hong kong on Jan. 1 and is expected here on Jan. 8.

The B. & S. 5.8. "Achilles" (Blus Franel Line) loft Singapore on Decoro- bor for Hongkong and is due here on Jan. 6.

years.

The

years).

boat

Football-Mr. Robertson's team

Hongkong, where he is taking up

|post in the University, by the "Egypt' Police can do things when they yesterday morning (says the Singapore want to, and yesterday's function was Free Press of December 23). Accom the most successful for a number of panying Mr. Lee is Mr. Lim Chuan Hoe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lim Tay Hin (of 28, Mohamed Sultan Road) who is going to study medicine at the University. A large number of friends and old pupils saw master aad pupil off.

Following are the results of the sporting events:

50 yards (girls under 10 years)-1, Kathiin Glendenning; 2, Florrie Wiltshire; 3 Daphne Hamblin.

Who was the woman

in room

13 ?

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