1924-07-21 — Page 9

HƠN ĐẠT JULY 21, 1921

CHEUNG CHAU.

NEW ASSEMBLY ` HALL OPENED,

BOWLS' LEAGUE.

TWO GAMES ON SATURDAY,

Owing to the wet state of the

LOCAL PILGRIM FATHERS. round on Saturday, no bowls matches or fixtures in the tennis At the opening of Cheung league were played in Kowloon en The Hongkong Cricket Club Chau's new Assembly Hall 'öni

ground was also closed, and no Saturday, there were

presetit

league tennis was played on the nearly all the summer settlers. island. also a few friends.

The Hall is for, religious and secular purposes and takes the place of the matshed which has

hitherto been used.

the

BASEBALL

RAIN PREVENTS PLAY.

At Happy Valley, there were two lawn bowls matches, Taikoo defeating the Police on the latter's ground and Craigengower, proving too strong for Kowloon Bowling Green Club. In each the players promising. were driven, to shelter on four rink was occasions, and one

After a simple opening cere mony in which the key was handed tu Lady Severn by the Hon. Me C. G. Alabaster, K., O.B.Einished with two heads to However, the Hall received its Brat play in each case.

had the match been played out, the gathering and short speeches résult would not have been affect ed, so that in each case the winners were given the benefit of their position, we understand. The results of these matches follow:

were

mucle.

Amongst

those

1st League.

present were Mr. and Mrs.. Metherson, Mr. M. Whyte, Capt. Lestius, Dr. Wannup. Dr. O Thomson, Capt." Baylis, Dr. E. W Kirk. Rev. and Mrs. E. Baxter, Mr. D. E. Donnelly. Mr. G. E. Wetton, Mr. G. W. C. Burnett, Mr. CRAIGENGOWER v. "K.B.G.C. C. M. Macdonald, Mr. and Mrs."D. Reid. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hyde Lay Mr. T. G. Paterson; Mr. A. Mackenzie. Mr. A. G. Coppin, Mr. A. C. Franklin, Miss Walters, Miss: Beanet, Miss Dunnet, Sawyer, Miss, D. Hay.

How They Settled.

Miss

C.K.G C

CRAIGENGOWER Neves

McLaggan P. J.

Bond. Green

Grieg 46 Bradbury (S.) 28 Lapsley (5.) 7 (unfinished), (urifinished) Taylor.

Harvey Rosselet

The Hon. Mr. G. G. Alabaster Dennis addressed the gathering as memn-McFarlane ber of the Board of Management after the opening of the Hall. He Alves would like, he said, to say a few Rose words as to what the Hall, had Fisher meant to them in the pist, what it *Basa meant to them at present and what i was going to mean to them in the future.

It was 15 years ago that a hand of Pilgrim Fathers had been

driven from their suntmer retreat da Mara hv economic pressure and had set out in an argosy Copinion had it that the Chinese Sloan' Dame for the ship had

some misunderstanding

scratch

THE CHINA MAIL.

JULY FOURTH,

CRICKET.

ENJOYABLE CELEBRATIONS HOW DID THE GAME BEGIN.

IN CHEFO0..

tr

It i

$10,000 OR DEATH.

IN THIS CASE PRISON,

(Front Our Own Correspondent.)

Shanghai, July 18, Two Chinese have euch ̈been

:

TEHERAN SENSATION,

ATHLETICS.

AMERICAN VICTORY,

(Router's Servico.)

London, July 201 There were 30,000 spectators a Stamford Bridge to-day to witness the British Empics and the United the athletic relays match between States. The visitors won by 19

events to two.

Details:-

100 Yards U.S. won by vá

record).

One Mile Britain won by two. yards in 2 minutes 18.1-5 seconda. Two miles: Britain won by half-a-yard in 7 minutes 50,4-0, seconds.

Four Miles: U.S. won by 10 yards in 17 minutes 16.2-5 seconds. 180 Yards Bordles: U.S. wifi

+

through a misderate (From Our Own Correspondent.)

Most Englishmen are so certain tween the South China A. A. nine

that the game of cricket is and the Club de Recreio nine,

Chefoo, July 5.

Essentially in English game of which was to have been played at

English origin-more English than sentenced to 4 years' imprison- Happy Valley on Saturday, did Big Day in Cheloo, mainly owing comes as somewhat of a shock to for sending a letter to Sincere's Friday, July 4, this your was a the English themselves that it ment in the Mixed Court to-day, not conte off.

to the United States Asiatic blee! learn that M. Jusserand, an Manager demanding $10,000 under It appears that, early in the day being in port. Among other bouts authority on the ganies of ancient a threat of death. account of rain.

match was called off од

Early in the port were the U.S.S. "Huron, France, is trying to make out a afternoon, however, it is alleged Black Hawk," "Ajax," "Bit-French origin for cricket. that both teams agreed to turn up torn, and fourteen destroyers, contended that Jockey, a primitive US. CONSUL MURDERED yards in 37.4-6 seconds (a world's at 4.30 as the weather looked quite and these were all decomted for and universal gape, probably is the occasion; also the Chinese the parent of both cricket and golf, Quite a large attendance was gunbon, the "Hai Chi,” present on the ground by 4 o'clock) A reception was held at the U.S.gunes.

which, genealogically, are sister but the Chinese team alone,put in Consulate from 11.30

A picture of a cricket

(Reuter's Service,) an appearance. It was eventually wlien Mr. and Mrs. Putnam, 1755, ia said to be almost identical Latch, painted by Hayman in decided by the management to assisted by their daughter Miss with an engraving by Graveloź u return the money taken at the Doanda Putman, were At Home, 1 few years later, entitled "the game killed by a mob.

Tehunn, July, 13. The Aderican Consid has been stands, and arrange a game from sides picked from the the loend community, the naval of crosse." Bach player has thei Chinese and Americans present. officers and wives, and summer hockey-stick club of early cricket, Secretary, whilst photographing in 61.3-5 seconds,

The Consul and the Oriental The game started at 4.45 p.m., but visitors, Among others present. It may he mentioned that the public fountain, were attacked by soon after 5. p.m., rain drove the were Admiral and Mrs. Washing word ericquet means a stick planted a mob: "The Secretary, police by eight yards in 8 minutes 13.2-6 8 Lap Steeplechase: U.S. won players to shelter and no further ton, Mr. and Mrs. Sugden, Mr. J.

Gulehet afficer and play took place.

I. Sunith, H.BM, Consad, "unwicket-gate) is

in the ground (wicket),

six policemen were seconds. Under the peculiar circum-HE. the Tao Yik. At noon all wicket. Early French hockey,

the emme us injured.

Three Miles Tento Race: U.S. stances, it is probable that the cane to attention to the straits of or crosse, however, was not played of the recent anti-foreigu, particu-35.3-5 seconds.

The tragedy is the culmination won by 15 yards in minutes" league fixture will take place later The Star Spangled Banner, played like cricket, but more like golf er larly anti-British agitation con

Band of the Achaing's

One Mile Medley Relay Race: The Filipinos and fapancae by the were to have met in the league at yacht. A salute was also fired by Dationary of French" (161 elsewhere, which the Government inntes 28.4-5 seconds.

Cotgrave, in bi dueled in the mitive Press, and U.S. won by two yards in 8 3.30 yesterday afternoon," but rain one of the boats in harbour.

defines croare sa Bishop's is able to check owing to the staffe: also a cricket staffe or the lack of a proper Press las caused the game to be abandoned." Prezent Team Position.

crooked staffe wherewith bodica play at, cricket." The cross is the weapon

of the medin-val French game called soude. Andrew From 6 to 8 pm any storing described this as the American Government its deep Americans 11-9 who cared to go were entertained heavy, barbaric kind of golf-club Portuguese 8-7 to "Big Feed" by the members it artially was more like a bikey Japanese 7 of the local community and this stick, and the game itself was even Portuguese: 127 was followed at.8.30 p.m. by a Portuguese 9-4

more burburic, the best strokes Filipinos

Community 8-2

entertainment,arbeing made on the opponent's 10-Tanged by Mr. H. E. Railton.

Quite a large number of the

THE ENGLISH DERIVATION. 16-6 men availed', themselves of the opportunity and enjoyed themselves

The highest authority on Parly thoroughly. The

munity and middle English

Skend. indies and gentlemen joined in derives "cricket" from the early assisting and waiting on the men.English (which is Anglo-Buson) and afterwards many of them were rice, meaning a staff. The fis present at the concert.

in the season.

Rain has sadly interfered with

the fixtures this position to date being: (S.) 13 WINNERS,

Frost

McFarlane Russell

(S.) 17

Lisa Cashman

Japanese

Americans

Farrell *Hall

Chinese

Japanese

(5.) 20

*65

(S.) 18 Chinese

Japanese

· POLICE M. TAIKOO,

TAIKOO

POLICE

Whant Murphy Hollands

J. Clark

Wotherspoon

(S) 20

been Grimshaw the Maylower) and had landed Wallace in a place appropriately enough called Dumb-Bell Island and in its trackless and treeless wilds Had established their first settlement, about a mile from the village. They had then set about building in their midst an Assembly Hall It had first taken the form of a matshed or rather matsheds, for he did not think a year had passed in which it had not been blown down and sometimes it had gone]" more than once in one year.

years

more

38 Chinese

Americans. Americans

(S.) 19

McCubbin

D. Clark 1. S. Sloan Glendenning Grimes

McLellan Ferguson (S) 22 Grant Maclachlan Whyte Morrison

Hamilton (5.) 17 Mc Leod (5.) 9

11

59

Post Sword Reid

MATUAL HELP:

season,

LOSERS.

the

Filipinos

Portuguese 11-2

Filipinos

Postponed Fixtures. Americans v. Chinese. Portuguese v. Filipinos. Americans v. Filipinos. Japanese v. Portuguese. Chinese v. Portuguese. Japanese v. Filipinos.

Remaining Fixtures.

July 20 Filipinos

33

v. Japanese

26 Americans v. Chinese

27 Portuguese, v. Filipinos Aug. 2 Americans v. Japanese

(5.) 22

31

SCHEME CONDEMNED,

thetr archives they had on Unfinished record many discussions as to the desirability of erecting a permanent building and finally the thing was set on foot about four Ago at the time when M Davies was their President. The Government had kindly given the grant of land and trustees had been appointed. their duty being to see to the "erection of a substantial Hall. It was for those" present there, that afternoon to say how that charge had been carried out.

Subscribers Thanked.

}

fRouter's Service,).

thenein, July 9. Pescorfil opposition to the Treuty of Mutual Assistance

3 Chinese v. Filipinos

4 Japanese v. Chinese

THE US LEAGUE.

(Reuter's American Service.)

„NEW YORK, July 20. The following are the latest result of games in the baseball leagues

NATIONAL LEAGUE, ·

In the afternoon there was Baseball Match between

the

Huron" and the Destroyers, sulting in rather an easy win for

the former.

· PROGRAMME,

1. Chinese Instrumental Music... by Chinese Amateur Orchestra. 2. Reading Mr. Eautenschlager.

3. Comic Sketch

Messrs. McMullins and Purdon

body.

COURSE.

I

a reanimón söflix, denoting a deriva- | tive. As for the game itself. ix. first mention is by a certain Julm Denwick, in 1898, that as a boy he played at Guildford, reekett, and other playes."

ון

PERSIAN REGREPS.

Washington, July 20, The Persian Government Ims instructed its Legution to convey to

regret at the killing of the United States Consul and adds that, the Persian Government will take all possible steps to punish the guilty

persons.

BISLEY.

th

THE KING'S PRIZE.

(Reuter's Screiec.)

London, July 19, Private D. Burke (Canada) won the King's. Prize at Bisley with score of 230,

High Jump: D.S. won, aggregating 181 10ins. against Britain's 17Ct. 7ins.

Polo Jump: U.9. von--37ft. 3is. against Britain's 35ft.

in for three men against Bri- Long Jump: U.S. won-00ft.

in's ft. Tine. for two. hand did not jump.

Suther-

Throwing the Hammer: U.S. won-603ft, 63 ins. against. 464ft. dins.

Javelin Throwing: U.S. won 524ft. ns. against 448ft, 11ins. Putting the Weight 1.8. won -average 180. 5ins, against 41ft. Tines

།

U.S. LAWYERS.

YISIT TO BRITAIN;-

(Reuter's Service.)

London, July 19.

THE MM.C.'S BEGINNING. cludes ex-Ambassador Choate, The two clubs which have most Chief Justice Taft, and Solicitor-

Tast year Capt.. E. H. Robin- Cricket was 'son date R.A, F. was the winner, played at Eton Party in the 18th his score being 39. In 1922 the 4. Song Mrs. Hazard century at Harrow, Byron joined victor was Lt.Col. 3. F. Maryli- -A notable gulbering of American Here a break occured when Mr.in cricket's manly toil." At the ment, 1.SC., M.C. „At London Inwyers have arrived in London as Diller nude a quarts of water is good of the both century Regiment!!

{l?sts-a[ '{list#eshatA to the men telling then how glad the wore jockey cups. Afterwards and

Society my the Canadien

Bar Chefoo community was to see them for many years gentlemen worl

Association. The party comprises present, and that this was their tall hats and braces.

arm bowling are obarure. There 20 Amèricans and 55 Canadians, Ad- official welcome to the port.

The first great cricket match are stories galore about the twists including the wives of many of the miral Washington replied, and

the undertam! Į visitáqs, » The "Americans are was between Kent and an All-produced by thanked the community for all England XI in 1711. The sure howlers.

Bad wickets certainly headed by the Secretary of State. they had done, were doing, and Chicago........ 2 Philadelphia... 1 were about to do, and assured them was kept by cutting (spring) favoured the bowlers in those days. Mr. Hogles, and the party in- notches on a "tally stick." The St. Louis.10 Boston 4 of the deep appreciation of the earliest code of laws was issued in | Chicago......... 7 Philadelphia... 2 officers and men of the US. Chicago.... Philadelphia... 3 Asiatic Fleet.

In this is the enactment promoted cricket are Hambledon General Montgomery Beck. A fino 1774. that the choice of

In the last progmine of hospitality has heen "pitching and the M.C:Q. wicket" shall be decided by toss. quarter of the 18th century Ham-arranged, including a Royal garden The winner of the toss seems to bledon was the centre of the game. party as Buckingham Palace and have had the option of bowling or The M.C.C. developed out of the banquet, luncheons and recep» · batting, and would chose the White, Condhit Club, dissolved in tions at the Mansion House, This was The piece of the even- |

worst part of the field for his pitel 1787. At that time Thomas Lord Oxford, Cambridge, and Tendon had made n cricket grind in] Universities and the House of to assist the bowling.

Ander Squire,

The Parliament. H Apropos of bowling, the same Dorset

a revolution. Up to auspices of the M.Q.C, now] SUPPORTS DAWES REPORT. epoch sew that time, bowling ind been under-formed, he removed his “ground Mr. Hughes, interviewed on "bis London, said that hand, the law ruling that the headquarters in Marylebone and arrival in elbow must be below the fand. the first match at Lords was played American sentiment was The best howlers used a

jerk. in 1814 between the M.C.6), and strangly behind the Dawes report

i. as it now stands. "We believe," William Lillywhite innovated just Hertfordshire, the slightest raising of the elbow

In the literature of cricket there he said, "thut the prompt exec- out prominently Jobo tion of it is of the greatest con- above the hand. His persistence stunds

The American Bar prevailed against the law, and Xyran's. Cricketer's Guide, pub-segnestee.“

The author|| Association will proved to Franen round-arta bowling was born. But lished in 1839.

St. Louis.... 2 Boston St. Louis 6 Boston Pittsburg. 6 New York......10 Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn

!

The continued.

programine

WIS

then

4

5. Ventraliquiste

Mr. Railton and doel."

AMERICAN LEAGUE..

dated by the League of Nations New York,... 7 Cleveland..... 2 ing. Mr. Ruitton making unique last year is forthraning in a letter Washington... 6 St. Louis 7able bluff, first of all as a "Ven- from Mr. MacDanild who states, Boston 3 Detroit.........

INDIAN MARINE.

(Reuter's Service.)

Sinala, July 19.

4

VERY QUEER FISH.

Mr. F. Mitchell Hedges, explorer and hunter of giant fish, has just returned from an expedition to the | Caribbean Sea and British Hon- duras, in company with Dr. Gann, of Liverpool. In an account, he gives in the "Daily Mail" he writes Fish have other uses than

9. Russian Instrumental Musier

and Bance.....

very

by a Russian Quartet. throwing, then, as always, was describes the game as an elegant for a few days as the guests of the

:

SHORT SKIRTS.

to provide food; here are two ex- A SCOT'S FASHION SHOW. amples. The towns in British Hon-

barred.

The beginnings of over- relaxation."

SHIPBUILDERS. SHIP REPAIRERS. BOILER MAKERS, FORGE MASTERS..

OXY-ACETYLENE, AND ELECTRIC WELDERS.

The collection of money had not been a very easy task but it had in aliu, that the quals entail Boston..... Detroit 18 liquit and then thoroughly been achieved and he believed an increase rather than a decrease Washington... 9 St. Louis 10 amusing everyone with his "dall, that the Hall was entirely free in British Naxal and Military New York. Cleveland... Joey, ably geted by Charlie Dilley From debt (applause) He could } forves, and tend to the formuation

Philadelphia... 4 Chicago......6. Vocal Qiüntette not mention the names of all who for rival group of powers, thus res

Philadelphia... 8 Chicago.

C.1.M. Glee Party: had contributed to such a pleasing verting to

7. Chinese "Fighters" the old system of result but he thought the Governalliances and comtér-alliances,

by a Chinese Troup ment should be specially thankedMoreover, it implies an undesir

8. Song .............................Mr. Brown. for their grant of Húnd; Sir Paul Chater for a donation of two thouable extension of the pavers of the sand dollars towards the erection of Council of the engue, which the building and the bearing of the would become a powerful execu entire amount spent on seating tive organ instead of a consultantive accommodation; Mr F. G. Hewlin body. who as honorary architect had given them their plans, drawings, and designs: Mr F. W. Gibbins of Wilkinson Heywood and Clark who had supplied all the paint, to Mr I. L. McPherson, who had been

duras have no other source of water · The fashion display at the their honorary secretary, treasurer

supply than rain water, which is Ascot race meeting resembled a and clerk of the works and without

collected in large vats as it pours mannequin parade. It was the day whose assistance the success would

The Government of India is lis-from the roofs in the rainy season. of the short skirt, and not a have been a failure, and finally to Lady Severn for so graciously using the report of the Indian Mosquitoes can only breed in long one was seen amongst the opening their Hall.

Marine Committee water, and these reservoirs quickly record crowd of ladies and debut- Megenntile ?

Lady Severa with the key with and British business men, which of fish, when introduced into these

Mr. Alabaster then presented insisting of prominent Indian become alive with larvae. It was antes.

discovered that a certain species

The Queen wore a pale which she had opened the Hall and recommends the formation of a rain-water tanks, ate the larya toque and white fox furs, and frock covered with silver tissue, as a more "perishable" memorial mercantile marine and a shipbuild voraciously, Previous to this theso carried a green sunshade. She a posy consisting of Cheung Chau ing industry by means of the vats were the breeding ground for affectionately kissed many of her flowers picked by Miss McPherson (overnment purchasing one of the millions of mosquitoes now they friends awaiting her arrival in and her mother on a ramble that existing British lines which will are entirely cleared by the in- morning.

the Royal box. Cheung Chau "Mayoralty," eventually be transferred to uptroduction of these small fish

One woman created a sensation Dr. Gann and I own a personal Sir Claud Severn replied on proved Indian owners,

debt of gratitude to a small species in the paddock by wearing a white roasting behalf of Lady Severn and caused report suggests that

of fish that swims in numbers in silk gown on which was painted much amusement by addressing licences be issued in those under the rivers, of British Honduras. an arresting picture of a country the gathering as Mr. Mayor, Ladies taking to employ a certain propor- Compelled to walk through an landscape with a blood-red setting and Gentlemen, and commending tion of Indian seamen, but that no open space in the bush, we became sun as the only splash of colour. on the absence of the Mayoral licences he issued to foreign ships infested with ticks of various Fashionable women found a new robes. He referred to the first except those protected by treaty shapes and sizes. The irritation position for wearing flowers. The visit he had paid to the island rights and ships flying the British was awful, in desperation we "button-hole " is now worn low on when he had gone there, with Sitting. It advocates that assistance stripped and waded out into the the bip, instead of on the shoulder. Robert Baden Powell and con: gratulated the "Pilgrim Father's" on be given to Indian-managed ships adjacent river. Almost immediately Many wore short, filmsy cloaks to their achievement, the first, of its by mail contracts and bounties, we felt thay uibbles all over our match their gowns, the favourite kind by any foreign island com.and

Tulachoma Oregral No. 218, the legs, and looking down saw in the colors of which were pale Hiac, further recommenda

pinck, mustard and clear water quantities of small fish cyclamen munity apart from Hongkong. He creation of an Indian navy capable actively nibbling off the ticks We buttercup yellow, and all the referred to the missionary pioneers of defending the Indian costs, immediately stretched ourselves various shades of apricot.

of the settlement and said that he harbours and commMEN'S,

felt sure that the Hall would be the means of keeping all on the

island together in the bond of fellowship.

The following comprise the Board of Management of the Assembly Hall

1

L. M. Whyte, Dr. J. M. Wright.

Opening Concert

The

¿ full length and allowed them to teast to their heart's content. In about half an hour, I do not think a single tick was left.

The following contributed to

- Every Usor is a Prioad

of

Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster KC,, enjoyable concert held in theThe personal recommandation's OBE. Rev. C. D. Cousin, District Hall in the evening: Mr. V. R. people who have been cured by tham Doriain's Cough Hamedly, have done more Oficer South (Mr. J. A. Fraser); Jones, Mrs. D. Reid, Mr. A. Hyde than all else to increases the sale and use Lay, Mr. G. W. C Burnett, Mr.. of this preparation, unill there are now Mr. J. L. McPherson, Rev. J. C. Mitchell, Dr. B. R. Vickers, Mr. Party, and Mr. A. H. MacKenzie.

10

Washington, July 20.-Tho Italian Embassy has asked the State Department to explain the "arbitrary arrest of the come munder and seven officers of an talian steamer on charges of snuggling narcotics. The officers: were released after a night in juil.

Dr. C. A. Hayes, Rev. J. A. Kemp, T. G.. Paterson, Rav,İR. D, Rees and more bottles f itasid each your than The Embassy alleges that: the

of any other cough nociclue. It is for Federal agents showed excessive Taklo' everywhere.

zopl-Reuter.

MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL

French Bar.

LIMITED.

THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY

ENGINEERS.

OF HONGKONG,

TIL ADDREM; "Tarkooncok," Horɑkomu

C1 L Fria

Learn what this man did with his freedom!

-DRY

DOOK-

· Length 787 Test. Length on Blocks 780 # ot

Depth on Centre of

"

8ill (H.W.0.8.T.): 84 I. 8 ina -THREE SLIPWAYS-

Capable of Handling Ships - Up

to 9,000 Tons Displacement. Electric Crane at Sea Watt, 'Osgable or Kiftint 100-fora_at_70_Foot_•Kadium'

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

AGENTS! HONGKONG, CHINA, & JAPÁN,

Learn the surprising thing the wife did with the money, she made him pay! SEE the biggest smash drania that the screen bas seen in a decade!'

ALIMONY"

A MIGHTY PHOTOPLAY OF TOWERING EMOTIONS

WORLD-WEDNESDAY.