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SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1925.

WELSH NOTES,

WATKIN DAVIES' BOOK.

[BY AP RHYS.].

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Before giving a brief review of a book on Wales which has fallen into my hands in the past week, must give effect to a promise made that I would remind readers of the annual meeting of the Hongkong St David's Society to

CHILDREN'S SPORTS,

HAPPY TIMES AT K.C.C.

SEVENTEENTH MEETING.

THE CHINA MAIL.

LAST NIGHT'S BALL

REVELS AT KOWLOON DOCK.

500 GUESTS.

The grounds of the K.C:O. pra It is to be guilty of a platitude' sented an animated appearance to write that the Hongkong and on the occasion of the New Year's Whampoa Dock Co. never do Day athletic meeting for children things by half alone but us each This was the seventeenth such year comes round more refreshing meeting that the Cricket Club than ever seem the results of their

TEST CRICKET.

ENGLAND'S GLUT OF

LEATHER-HUNTING

Record Total, (Reuter'à Service.)

be held next Friday at the offices ) has arranged and success was as labours on the decorations "and play, second Test Match:--- of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and great as ever both from the point those hundred and one other

parents.

between success and failure.

CHURCH NOTES.

THE WISE MEN AND THE SHEPHERDS.

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One Gospel tells of one kind of people who saw a star in the East and followed it and another Gospel, tells the same story of quite an opposite kind of people. Matthew says that the wise men of the time were the first to appreciate the coming of Christ. Luke says that it was the plainest sort of people, the shepherds, who

Melbourne, January 2 Drawing of stumps, second day's Australia were all out in their Master, Princes Building, at S p.m. of view of the provision of re-things in which thoroughness first innings for 600, a record first greeted that coming. There| I understand that the business is creation for the children and a although it may seem in essential total. Ponsford: scored 128 and is the same variety of impression to receive the report and statement thoroughly enjoyable time for the really makes all the difference Victor Richardson 138.

still. Many people now write as of accounts for the past year, to

His Excellency the

There were 47,000 present to-if religion were for the Magi, the elect officers and committee for Governor was present during the ing was provided for the 500 many coatless. The wicket play-a

Ample accommodation for danc-day. "In glorious weather, with wise men only. They make of it

mystery, the ensuing year and to consider greater part of the afternoon.

a philosophy, an the manner in which St. David's At the conclusion of the sports guests in the Drawing Office oned perfectly.

Resuming at 300 for 4 wickets. scholars of the time can appre- opinion, a doctrine, which only the Day shall be celebrated Apart a large crowd gathered in front the upper floor of the main, office remarking that no Welshman of the Club House, to witness the decorated and in which there was (39), not out overnight, were obes, but cannot understands building which was exquisitely.Por.sford (128) and V. Richardson cinte, and which plain people can the Society being representative successful competitors, this plea of the office as a lounge and of an added to his score when he was think that religion is for plain who appreciates the desirability of presentation of the prizes to the

every convenience. Use was made soon separated. Ponsford had not Many people on the other hand: and for whom it is at all possible sant little ceremony being per should absent himself from the formed by Lady Severn, the wife adjoining room as a supper room. bowled by Tate 301-5-128. He. meeting, I think it would be out of of the Colonial Secretary.

The dancing programme was batted for three hours and 42 place for me to pass further com-

Quadrille and Eightsome Reel as hit only aix fours, but received a varied, including the Lancers, minutes, a brilliant innings. He ment.

well as the more general One-Step terrific ovation.

In the absence of the President Mr. E. Abraham, Vice-President. The book on Wales I referred to introduced Lady Severn and on above is by a gentleman whose behalf of the Club he thanked the name has appeared before in these various subscribers to the Sports columns-Mr. W. Watkin Davies. Fund, and especially mentioned His recent articles on" The Wales the Hongkong and Whampoa of to-day" in the "Westminster Dock Company for the assistance Gazette" attracted considerable.

do so readily given in laying out the comment.

In addition author being an authority of high grounds. standing (Mr. Davies is an M.A. and F. R. Hist. S.) the book has

the advantage of cheapness. It is one of a series being issued by the Home University Library of Modern Knowledge at the excep- tionally moderate price of 2/6d. the circulation attained to making this possible.

in.

Before getting down to the book I might mention at this stage ' that several hooks in this series have come to the "China Mail" office for review and each is a little gem

itself. The Library is edited by Prof.! Gilbert Murray of Oxford, Rt. Hon. H. A. L. Fisher, M.P, Prof. J. Arthur Thomson, of Aberdeen, and Prof. W. T, Brewster of New York, the publishers being William Norgate Ltd.

I might as well say straight out that the book will not be of interest, to any reader who has no interest in Welsh history. The writer has nu space for dilating on those personal experiences of characters

GIRLS' RACES. Skipping Race (14 under)-1, P. Gittins; 2. Blyth: 3, N. Docherty.

and

E.

and Fox-Trot."

of the Committee responsible for The following are the members the successful arrangements.

Victor Richardson, partnered by was masterly. He batted in all for Kelleway. continued. His driving three heurs and fourteen minutes, the scoring. He received a pro- hit thirteen fours, and dominated longed avation when he was run out from a brilliant return by Chapman 424-6-158.

Hartkopf was next in and Kelle

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but outgrown by Magi. A star people only: good for shepherds

ignorant to worship; but which that invites the superstitious and

phenomenon for science to explore. suggests to scholars only a new

and the humble to discipleship.

But the story calls both the wise. Religion has both these aspects. Vice-Chairman, Mr. J. G. Garra

Religion is not theology. Chairman Mr. W. Forsyth:

and offers both these Imitations. way: Secretary; Mr. H. G. Cooper:

are many things which are hidden There Treasurer, Mr. J. McKelvie, Com-

from the Magi. and are revealed mittee, Messrs. R. J. Dixon, C. Goodman, F. Cullen, J. V. Ramsay. A.G. H. White. A. Mair and D. Keith was's wicket was the next to fall. the simple. The man who wrote on the other hand, is not all for to simple shepherds. But religion.

tions, Mt. J. Kempton for the was responsible for the decora-439-7-332 lighting effects, while Messrs.ing innings and hit 6 fours. was himself a scholar. The cen In next Gregory played a dash-hidden from the wise and prudent that there were many things J. V. Ramsay and G. H. White was out next at 499-8-44. Iucted as M.C...

Oldfield saw Hartkopf dismissed to-day is, as it always has been. tral subject of the highest wisdom at 599-9-80. Hartkopf played the relation of the mind of man excellent cricket for 2 hours and to the universe of God.. 46 minutes, and hit 8 fours.

"There was cyclonic cheering when Mailey (last man in) scored a single off his first ball, hoisting the 600

Flat Race. (6 to 9). Banker: 2. P. Everest: 3. Woolley Skipping Competition (under 9) :—1, 1. Lammert; 2, Tofte: 3. J. Reynolds.

Flat Race (under 6-1 McCaw; 2, M. Young;. 3, K. Bolt.

Potato Race (10 to 14):—1. M. Gourlay: 2. Joyce Raven; 2, Ina Brown and I. Gittins.

Skipping (10 to 14)-1, Alice Blyth: 2, Iris Frith; 3, Edith Mead.

Flat Race (14 and under) :--1, Peggy McCaw, Dorothy Raven:, 2 Dorothy Smith.

The catering was in the hands of Cafe Wiseman.

LAWN BOWLS.

ENGLAND BEATS SCOTLAND IN ANNEAL MATCH.

Results in the annual interna- Musical Chairs: 1, Lilytional much, between Kngload and Spanton; 2. Iris Frith; 3, Bessie Scotland, payed off at the Kowloon Mackay.

Bowling Green Club on New Year's Dus, were as follows:-

Egg and Spoons Race (14 and under) :-1, B. MacAinsh; 2, Lily Spanton; 3, Joyce Raven:

FlatRace (6 to 14)-1, Peggy

Messrs. Kapit, Clarke, Czy and MoNeil England) beut Messrs. Williamsin, McBride, McTavish

He

Thus both these types of follow- ers are called. Never before was the fundamental simplicity of religion so clear as it is now: never before was scholarship in religion

The previous best was Eng-so needed. land's 589 at Melbourne in 1912, and Australia's 586 at Sydney in

1894.

The English fielding, was good, but the bowling tired and was innocuous, except that of Tate and Gilligan

The gate receipts totalled £4.699.

Detailed scores follow:

AUSTRALIA. 1ST INNINGS.

introduced to, his readers which McCaw; 2. Peggy Everest; 3, Isand Kymvh (Scotland), 26, pult | W. Bardsley. e Strudwick, b

make even a history book interest- wing to the casual reader; his is the passionate ardour of the seeker after the hidden motives under lying events and changes in the current of thought rather than that of the delver'after anecdotes.

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Lammert.

to 7.

Relay Race (9 to 14). Win- Messrs. Shiner, R. Goodina. ning team: Dorothy Smith, Goldenberg and Shellshear (Eng. Bessie Mackay, B. MaeAinsh, and land) lost in Messrs. Reid, MeLod, Ethel Banker.

Wylie ure Rossed) (Scotland), 15 points 1.

Consolation race: 1. Nora Branch: 2. Elfie Raven; 3, Mona Allcock.

BOYS' RACES,

Messts. Wood, Pearwah. Green and Farrell England beat Messrs. McKay, Dyer, Keith "and Ferguson (Scotland), 29 points

Potato Race (10 to 12) :—1. W. King: 2. H. Tofte; 3, R. Ground- to 19.

water.

Obstacle Race (12 to 14)-1, T. Neave; 2, W. King; 3, E. Nicholls.

Relay Race. Winning team : $. Christie B. Nicholls. Jack Smith and W. Coysh.

Flat Race:-1, Jack Smith: 2, E. Lammert; 3, J. Brewer.

Messrs. Dixon, Cock. Lapsley

Gilligan

H. L. Collins, e Strudwick, b

Tate Arthur Richardson, run out.. M. "Ponsford, b Tate

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Some of the secrets of faith are open to any receptive heart, and some must be explored by 'the trained and disciplined mind. The scholar and the peasant are both called to this comprehensive ser

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rice. The Magi and the shepherd meet at the cradle of Christ.

-F. P.

Lord, many times I am aweary.

quite

19 Of mine own self, my sin, my

vanity- 9 Yet be not Thou, or I am lost out-

right.

Weary of me.

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128 72

J. M. Taylor, run out ́ Victor Richardson, run out..138 G. Kelleway, e Strudwick, b

Gilligani

Tate

A. E. Hartkopf, e Chapman,. M. Gregory, e Gilligan," b b Gilligan.

Messrs. Laing. Paton Hyde and W. A. Oldfield, not out Gow (Scotlandi 17 points to 14

Messrs. Carpenter. Crookilake, A. A. Mailey, 1.b.w. Douglas..

Extras" Whibley and. Bruvfield (England) Beat Messrs. Douglas, Shaw, Pruiñumud and Gerrard (Brodlani) 14 points to 20. 2.

Messrs. Blackburn, Bullock, Tacchi and Gay (England beat Messr Hussell. Templeton, Clark and Harvey (Bootland). 17 points

Sack Race (8 to 14)-1, S. Christies; 2. M. Groundwater; 3, to 15. R. Groundwater. The heat win- The total SCOTE: dvere - ners were-Costello, M. Ground-Inglund 121'; Scotland 104. water Purne, Christie, Woolley, In the absence of the President) and R. Groundwater.

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And hate against myself I offen

bear,

And enter with myself in fierce

debate:

32

80

Take Thou my part against myself

nor share

44

In that just hate.

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39 Best friends might loathe us, if what things perverse

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24 We know of our own selves, they

also knew:

J.

600 Lord, Holy One! if Thou, who

knowest worge'

Total

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

R.

W.

Gilligan Tate Douglas Woolley Hearne Tyldesley

114 # 142 3

'95 · 1

26

69

130 30

England's team is: Mr. of the Town Bowls Association A. E. R. Gilligan (Sussex), Mr.

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Should loathe us tool -RICHARD CHENEVIX TRENCH.

THEATRE ROYAL.

WISH WYNNE'S CONTINUED

SUCCESS.

The greatest tragedy in the history of Wales is how the author looks upon its failure to achieve unity at the time of the Norman Conquest. The Welsh people were then presented with two alternatives they might sink all Boot Race (under 12);-1,) and Edwards (England) beat differences in the presence of alien Jack Smith; 2, G. Costello; 3. enemies and by forming them- Hendry Lesa. selves into one powerful state successfully resist invasion and so preserve their independence. or, in the alterative, remain divided and consequently prove an easy prey to their foes.

"Before the test," writes Mr Davies,

"the

Welsh people failed. The princes show- ed that they set greater store by their own glory and dignity than upon the safety of the country as a whole and time and again they refused to lay aside their rivalries and jealousies in order to present Tug of War. Winning team: the Hon. Mr. A: 0, Tang), Mr. A. P. F. Chapman (Berks), Mr. a united front to the enemy. AH. Purne, C. Pile, S. McNider, R. M. Dyer deted as host for the JW H. T. Douglas (Essex), last night attracted a holiday au- Another linge of piogrammne love. of liberty and independance had been born and they were to E. Waite, E. Nicholls, L. Hynes, fxcasion.. 14

The inspire a desperate resistance E. Tacchi, and L. Oram.

At the conclusion of the mutch,J. B. Hobbs (Surrey) dience to enjoy itself, against overwhelming odds

(4 to 7)-1, spoons were presented to the win Sutcliffe (Yorkshire), J. W. urtistes were in great form and several occasions, but the one Douglas Dixon: 2. Harold Croft; ning tea by Mr. R. M. Dyer sex), F. E. Woolley (Kent), munded from them. Aliss Wish Hearne and E. Hendren (Middle- readily conceded the encores de condition absolutely essential if 3, Bill MacFarlane.

Each try has now won twice-M. W. Tale (Sussex), independence was to be preserved Three Legged Race (10 to 14):]

R. Wynne's character studies were the Welsh princes were not pre---1, L Marshall und C.

Tyldesley (Lancashire) and H. again in true artistic form and her And so the Spradbury; 2, H. Tofte and, L.

Strudwick (Surrey). pared to accept.

delineations of varied types wero received with soclamation." Alfced people of Wales, turning their Orama; 3, F. Hartley and H. backs upon this splendid op-, Clarke.

Cuminghan in a selection of songs portunity, began to tread that long! Flat Race (8 to 10)-1. A.

FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE. revealed, himself again as Very road of political failure and futility Smith; 2, L. Wright; 3. K. Nelson.

Ovar fifty years of useful and invalu file signer, whilst the more or less which made them eventually a Wheelbarrow Race: 1. H. Referring the resumption of able service stands to the credit of broad humoir of Harold Walden mere appanage of England and Purne and S. McNider; 2, A. the second. Onfum Conference at that time we have never heard of a with duinty songs, and Zoe, in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and in all caught popular fancy. Miss Adeler which, but for the efforts of bards Mitchall and C. Pile; 3, E. Geneva on Monday the Daily single dissatisfied user, nor a dealer who and men of letters in the creation Hartley and T. Neave..

News" says it is high time the is not glad to recommend it in the dances, with Bernard Kitchen at of a precious national literature,

Consolation Race: 1, G.

Government realised the ime highest terma to his patrons. Those the pluno all contributed to a suc- would have led inevitably to the White: 9. E. McNider; 3, G. Hill, portance of the situation created who in childhood took it for coughs, cessful and enjoyable programme total extinction of the Welsh

by the unedifying record of both colds, croup and whooping cough are which will be repeated this The Bandsman's Race resulted Conferences. The Cabinet had grandchildren with the same good evening for the last time, when a

now giving It to their children and people."

as follows:-1. Berryman; Hyatt 5, Mills.

MALE VOICE CHOIR.

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Flat Race

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LONDON, January 2

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degrees W. from the Red Buoy dispatch of a Cabinet Minister to a political head. Thei A very fine programme has been and on the line of Riversdale Buoy Geneva would not reflect on the arranged, including many new and small hill marked 89 feet in most capable work of Sir Malcolm part songs. A special feature' will | Admiralty Chart No. 876. be the Duet and Chorus, "The The Indo-China s.s.Loksang Delevigne. The same argument. Misereré" from "Il Trovatore." which left Canton on New Year's Is the strongest case for sending applies to India, for which there Added to the choral items, will be Eve, for Hongkong, grounded for a man of the type of Viscount solos from local artistes of the very eleven hours off Blake Polat, but Cheimsford, Viscount Hardinge.or "front rank in musical circles. They eventually, got down "are"Mrs--Bowes-Smith Mrs further incident

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