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SUNDAY'S TEAM RACE
THE CHINA MAIL.
SASSINACH HELMSMEN'S NARROW VICTORY.
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SATURDAY'S OUTING.
FAR EASTERN PORTS SECOND
NOTABLE NEW BOOK" PUBLISHED.
HISTORICAL, DESCRIPTIVE,
COMMERCIAL.
The Hongkong Amateur Photo graphic Society's first outing of the New Year took place on Saturday last to Aplichau via Aberdeen under the leadership of Mr. Tang Ping-woon. On arrival at Aber- Among the many thousand deen by motor-car, a crossing was books turned out every year few made to Aplichan and thence to the crest of the hill from which a fine can claim to be alike interesting, survey was made confirming the entertaining and thoroughly useful. thought that the title of "Duck's Comes a volume now which is all Tongue Islet" is quite justified. A three. Readable it is thanks to few snapshots were taken, but dis its generous historical and des- appointment was expressed at the criptive chapters; fascinating absence of appropriate cloud on account of its many beautiful effects. However opportunity was illustrations; and eminently use not lost and the time was profitably ful because it contains much and happily spent.
valuable commercial and industrial Information. This book is "Sea-1 ports, of the Far East." Compiled and edited by Mr. Allister Macmillan, F.R.G.S., it is pub lished by Messrs. W. H. & L Collingridge (London) in a hand- some green leather binding, artistically lettered and ornament ed in gold. Mr. Macmillan, who In the second match of the trian- has had extensive experience in! gular tournament, in which the the Far East and other parts of the Chinese R.C., the Indian R.C. and world, has done his work well, the University tied for the first fully achieving the aim he place, the Chinese R.C. defeated outlines in the preface. The! the Indians yesterday by 59 games
purpose of the book, he ex-| to 40. By kind permission of the plains, is to convey, by photo- Craigengower C.C. the match was graphic reproductions as well as played on their courts at Happy by descriptive letterpress, useful Valley. The C.R.C. thus win the and interesting information re- shield, having defeated the Un-garding some of the principal iversity in the first match of the series. The scores were
TENNIS LEAGUE.
C.R.C.' WINS 2ND DIVISION,
CHAMPIONSHIP.
The "Scotland versus England" idea which is gradually asserting itself in mest branches of sport in Hongkong penetrated into the realm of Yachting yesterday with the result that a very enjoyable sailing fixture ended with a narrow triumph for the Sassenachs...
The weather was dull but there was consistently fresh breeze from the East. Two races were sailed, the morning one at 11 o'clock being from the Club house line to Chan ne Rocks (F) thence to Kowloon Rock (P), mark boat on Clubline. mark boat at Kowloon Dock Point, Cust Rock Buoy (P). The Anish at the Club-house line, the distance being six miles. On this occasion the Gaels and Heyward-Heyes competed on level terms, but the honours went to the latter class. Adanac once more proved herself to be an exception- ally fast craft and in the hands of Mr. Shields beat Gladys by 43 seconds. Joan of the Gaels, sailed by Capt. Arthur, came in sixth, but Pierette, her class companion, was last by a few seconds. The finishes were all good and the competition keen: St. Andrew's were leading by two points on the morning race. Following tiffin at the Clubhouse, the second race began at 3 p.m. For this the start and finish were at the Yacht Club and the course was by way of Channel Rocks, Cast Rock Buoy, Clubline mark boat and Channel Rocks, All points were passed on the, port
Lau and Kwok beat Razack and hand. The distance was seven A. L. Rumjahn 6-5, lost to A. H. and a half miles. The wind still Rujahn and S. A. Ismail 5-6, beat held strongly but was a bit lighter D. Rumjahn and O. Ismail 0-5. than in the morning. There was
Ho and Ho beat Razack and a foe start and Adanac with Rumjaha 7-4 beat A. H. Rumjahn Rouse at the tiller, starting off with and Ismail 7-4, beat D. Rumjahn the leeward billet, led the rest of and O. Ismail 7-4. the fleet all the way and again came in a good first. Pearce
Yew and Yew beat I. Razack and A. L. Rumjahn 8-3, beat A. H. Rumjahn and S. A. Ismail 6-5, beat D. Rumjalin and O. Ismail 7-4.
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scaports of the Far East, especially their commercial and industrial activites. A similar effort, but on a less comprehensive scale, was made by Mr. Macmillan | in 1907; and the success of that; volume and the many others of the same character since published on his behalf by Messrs. W. H. & L. Collingridge, leads him in to hope
was next in "Boojum" and Cork ROYAL H.K. GOLF CLUB. casual glance reveals, will prove secured third place in "Belinda. Thus the representatives of St. George's Society were able to defeat St. Andrew's helmsmen by the small margin of two points.
Results.
Detailed 'results follow:--
ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY :
MORNING RACE.
Finishing
Time.
Position
Points.
Spray (Mr. Rouse) 12 14 52 47 Gladys Mr. Pearce 12 11 55 2 Winifred(MrCock) 12 12 36 38 Ursula (Mr.
Hodgson)....................... 12. 17 8 9 Pierette (Mr. Adams)
Scalark
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12 17 45 30 I
Total....
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AFTERNOON RACE.
(Mr. Adams)... 4 39 59 2 Belinda
(Mr. Cock)....
4 45 2 8
Joan
(Mr. Hodgson)...... 4 43 20 Boojum
6
(Mr. Pearce).......... 4 45 35 9 Adanac
(Mr. Rouse)......... 4 39 8 I II
that when Japan recovers somewhat from its recent fearful devastation, another and still larger edition of the present work may be published. Meanwhile Seaports of the Far East" in its existing form, even a
Cóm itself an invaluable book. prising over 500 pages, it might almost claim the title encyclopae dia. Among the regions described are Burma, Siam, the Malay Penin- sula, Hongkong, and Shanghai.' Every capital is adequately dealt with-Rangoon, Bangkok, Sing pore, Penang, Victoria and Shanghai; each receiving also special sections dealing with its leading commercial Together with the useful general trade information given in the descriptive chapters about each Captain. Mrs. E. D. C. Wolfe, city, these special commercial proposed by Lady Rees-Davies and sections give the book its peculiar seconded by Mrs. F. A. Redmond value to business men who can. Committee-Mrs. P. S. Cassidy, speedily find any important con- Mrs. F. Crawford, Mrs. C. W. Mc-cern which interests them by simp- Kenny. Mrs. E. J. R. Mitchell, Mrs. | ly turning it up
the
The general meeting of the Ladies' Section of the Royal Hong- kong Golf Club was held at the Helena May Institute on Thursday last. There was a large attendance. Lady Rees-Davies, whe presided, gave a short review of the work done last year by the outgoing Committee, after which the officers for the current year were elected as follows:
concerns..
T. E. Pearce, Mrs. F. A. Redmond. | extensive index. The informa
Several matters of general inter- tion about commercial con- est were then discussed and votes cerns is full and accurate, of thanks were unanimously accor- touching upon the firm's history, ded to Lady Rees-Davies, Mrs. describing its scope and detailing F. A. Redmond and the retiring its agencies. The index also enables Coramittee; to the Council of the the inquirer to find what he wants HelenaMayInstitute for their kind- to know about a thousand items ness in placing a room at the dis- from (as in the case of Hongkong) 3 posal of the Ladies' Section for area to wealth; begars to sport; their meetings, and to Messrs. Chinese coffins to shipping. Briefly 5 Percy. Smith, Seth and Fleming "Seaports of the Far East" is a for their kind assistance throughout business man's guide, Invaluable 2the past year,
for its facts and figures; and also a fascinating travel book, beautifully illustrated. Having said that, nothing remains but to congratulate Mr. Macmillan and his very fortunate publishers. They both deserve the success which surely awaits them.
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(Commodore of the Club) said they Grand Total..... 57 hoped to inake the events annual. Continuing Mr. Blair recalled what ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY: the president of St. George's
MORNING RACE.
Society had said at the Ball the other night when he called atten- II [tion to the origin and use of the St. George's flag. The president, he
said, pointed out that the ships of
of St George. He, Mr.
Adanac
(Mr. Shields) Sealark
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12 11 13
(Mr. Sutherland)... 12 15 31
7
4
Belinda
H. M. Navy went into battle
(Mr. Henderson)... 12 15.12
5
6 flying the ensign representative
Joan
(Capt. Arthur).... 12, 15 16
6
Boojuma
12 16 15
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Total......
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a point further by saying that this to visit Hongkong will soon be 3flag was also the flag of the Royal here-the s.s. "Naldera," which Yacht Squadron. He entirely dis- loft London for China and Japan 29 agreed with those who thought that on the 4th instant, with a full com
the number of contests between plement of passengers. This is the two Societies were too many her first trip to the Far East, the and the idea overdone. These boat having previously been em contests fostered the interests in ployed on the Indian and Austra both Societies and he thought they lian mail service. Her arrival date
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Tel. C. 4529.
(Mr. Blair)............ 4 42 49 Winifred
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(Mr. Henderson)... 4,40 13
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4 44 5 7
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SCOTS WIN AT BOWLS. An international bowls match which took place while the second race was belog salled was won fairly easily by the St. Andrew's representatives. The scores
were
ST. ANDREW's
Riak No. I
ST. GEORGE'S
Sir C. Severn Guy
Lowe
Duncan.
Sellars
Keith
Paton
20 Petley
Rink No. 2
Raciell
Edwards
Wylie
Williamson
J.Mc I.. Messer.`
Thornhill
Greig 10:23. Vaux :
12
St. Andrew's won by 42 points
to 24
EVENTS TO BE ANNUAL...
The Commodoro concluded by The Nalderd" to 15,993 tons thanking Mr. Rouse and Mr. Ralph gross regieter, and is driven by for their work in connection with two sets of quadruple expansion reciprocating engines developing the arrangement of the event.
Mr. R. Sutherland, in handing 18,000 horsepower. Her length is over the flag of St. Androw 605 feet, and breadth 67 feet 2 to Mr. E. Cork, (representing St. inches, with a moulded depth of George's Society) said, he had 47 feet 4 inches. She has accom- been yachting in these waters modation for 434 first saloon for 18 years and had learned his passengers and 247 second saloon sailing under the late Sir Heory passengers. Access from one May. He spoke of the difference deck to another is rendered easy in sailing conditions now compared by two electrically-driven lifte. with those of the earlier days, and There is an up-to-date, Ibrary for went on to say that the Scotsman the use of passengers, and also a were now thinking of contests that laundry on board which will be could be played between the Socie-[ found of great conventence to pass ties other than bowls (Laughter). [eengers travelling with children." In handing over the flag to Mr. Cock The public rooms comprise, in ad- he hoped it would be for the first dition to the usual dining saloons, time and the last. He thought Mr. spacious music saloone, divans, Cock was always glad to see flags and smoking rooms. of this design coming his way; 10 fact he did not know what he would do if toe didn't see them about (Laughter).
Mr. Cock in receiving the flag suitably replied.
The Commodore then called on Mrs. Carpenter to present spoons to the winning bowls team, Speaking at the distribution of Hearty theers were given for prizes at the conclusion of the Mrs. Carpenter and Mr. D. K. Blair, afternoon'ssport): Mr: D♬ K. Bilir the Commodore/
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SECOND NEW
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FREE
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CORONET THEATRE'S OFFER. POPULAR MOVIE STARS.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN MOVIE FILMS !
This week's voting contest follows the new lines laid down last week. Competitors vote for the twelve best liked movie stars. They do not select from any given list, nor do they limit their choice to pictures shown in Hongkong. With $50 waiting to be won, this is exciting enough; but the contest again has oxtra interest because the management of the Coronet Theatre, who are offering the prize again this week, announce that they will follow the voting in securing new pictures. Some one must win the $50-Why not you?
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RULES FOR THE NEW CONTEST.
This wosk's contest is satirely diferent from the ones that bave gone
The now rules are ex follows:--
Gut out the bon pou given below.
Fill in the TWELVE best Uked morte stars, male or female. Send the coupon to the China Mċil onoë masked "Vote." You may send in as many coupons as you like.
Coupons must reach the China Mail office by Monday next. Any coupons received by the China Mail later than Monday will be disqualided.
The result will be announced in the China Mail on Wednesday next
wook.
Members of the China Mail staff and employees of the Coronet Theatre are debarred from entering the contest,
The decision of the Editor upon any points which may arise shall be final,
REACHING THE YERDICT.
Each star you, name in your coupons will get points, according to the
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The mar polling the highest total number of points will mak drst in the general verdict.
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FINDING THE WINNER.
Each coupon sent in will then be abacked over with the general wardict. Every time you coupon has one of the twelve stars in the general verdict you will be awarded points.
These points will vary according to the position the star occupies in the ganeral verdict and according to the position you give him or her in your coupon. You will get twatra points if your coupon has the star who comes first In the general verdict.
If your coupon has this star correctly, pinced in the first position you will get 15 points (12x12.)
If you hays put the star second you will get 192 points (18x11); third 120 points (19 × 10); fourth '108 points (12×9); ifth 98 points (12×8);. sixth 86 polats (187); seventh 72 palate (18x6); eighth 80. pointu (1955);. ninth 48 points (12×4); tenth 95 points (18×8); elarenth 24 points (19×9); and twalili 19 points (13×1.).
If your ocupon faclades. the, star coming second in the general rerdiot you will get eleven points, multiplied in exactly the same way as above according to the position you give the star in your coupon.............
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All your pointa will be added up, and the coupon with the highest number of points will win the prize.
This system was evolved by an eminent London firmi of chartered accountants for the biggest contest of this kind ever held entailing over 6,000,000 votes.
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To the Editor
Sir,
China Mail,
Hongkong,
January 7, 1924.
I consider the following the twelve beat liked movie stars -
Please write clearly in block letters.
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