MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1926.
IN THE
OF"
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SPORT
HOME EVENTS.
BIG WEEK: CRICKET, GOLF & HORSE SHOW.
ALDERSHOT "TATTOO."
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Rugby, June 20. Their Majesties the "King and Queen last night attended the Aldershot"Tattoo" which is this year again proving a great gue cess, and received a warm ovation from 60,000 spectators..
Several international sporting events in the coming week are at tracting much attention. The Wimbledon tennis championshipa oper to-morrow when players from over twenty nations are participating. On Monday also, Ht the Royal Horan Show (Olympia), Army officers from -many-countries will-compete for the King's Gold Cup for jumping.
YACHT RACE.
17 BOATS FROM NEW YORK TO BERMUDA.
IN IDEAL WEATHER. ¿
New York, June 20..
THE CHINA MAIL.
4 HOME RUNS.
FEATURES OF WEEK-END BASEBALL.
THE LOCAL LEAGUE,
Four home runs were agored---in three matches-during the week-
end in the Hongkong Baseball
bengue.
The Club de Recreio made their first appearance in the Lengue (at the Happy Valley diamond) Saturday and were defeated by the Japanese 3-10.
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In the second game-the mou interesting of the two--the Volun teers had all but won the game. Then the Filipinos in their last
U.S. BASEBALL.
MAJOR LEAGUM RESULTS
~ BY CABLE.
WEEK AT A GLANCH.
New York, June 10. The baseball results for all past week are as under
Saturday (June 32).
National
Boston B. Chiengo 1. Philadelphia 2. Pittsburgh 8. American...
St. Loula 6, Now York 5 Chicago 4. Washington 7. Cleveland, Philadelphia 0. Detroit 5, Beston 0. Sunday,
National.
A yacht race to Bermuda has spart added six runs and reversed started with seventeen competi-the, position by Onishing three New York 10, Cincinnati 3. tors. The weather is ident.- Juhend. This was their, first win." Reuter's American Service.
Sko Pedro to Honolulu. San Pedro (Cal), June 13, Six yachts are on their voyage to Honolulu to-day, having set snif on June 11 at noon before a huge crowd. The yachts range from
Brooklyn 6. Chiengo 3.
Home runs: Takotahi "(Japan-American, ese) one; Mackenzie and Bowker (H.K.V.D.C one each; Sting (South China A.A.) **
The decisions of the umpires in. the Filipino-Volunteer match in two instances appeared wrong to 11 to 30 feet in length, the race the spectator who had a batter being on a handicap basis.—Asso- | view of the line. The Arst went ciated Press.
against the Filipinos in their second inning, a drop wel in the. fold, on the left base line being given out. Similarly, the Volun teers were deprived of the benef of a ball which dropped in-feld before bouncing" off on the right base line. Controversy on other decisions on technical points led to much feeling on the part of the Filipinos.
£1,000 GOLF
"HAGEN BEATS MITCHELL AT END,
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SENSATIONAL MATCH.
Weybridge, June 19.
The British open golf champion- ship begins on Wednesday and in addition to many other sporting events, the Second cricket Test match between the Australian and the English teams begins at Lord's ground, London, next In the £1.000 maich at Saturday British Wireless Ser- Weybridge between Hagen and Mitchell. Hagen was one up on Mitchill at the end of the second "morning (over eighteen holes) -Reuter,
Laler.
vice.
MID-WEEK TENNIS.
H.R.C.C. "B" TEAM Y. U.S.RV'.
On Wednesday, the Hongkong C.P. on their own grounds will meet the U.S.R.C, in division "R" of the Tenuis Léague, start 5.15 p.m. The B.R.C.C. team will be: -- "
I. Baines and R. E. Cosen. 6. C. Stark and E. J. R. Mitchell, Cupt. H. F. Blösham and M. L.. Dunbar.
CHAMPION PONY."
FIRST NATIONAL RESULT IN SHANCHAL
:
The Shanghai Mapers zive" the "full result of the First National Championship Race for all China' ponies fat Kiangwan on June 12) as follows (distance one mile and
quarter)-
-Ed. Sheag & Cols bay, Rein-
forcement. J. Biou, 158. 2-Eve's bay, Warrenfeld, A. J. P.
Heard, 155.
Club de Recreio v. Japanese. In this match the teams were:*** Club de Recreio. Japanese. Gosano
Murata Kemedios Alver Barros
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St. Louis 5. New York 6. Cleveland 4. Philadelphia 1. Chiengo 3, Washington 0 Detroit 3. Boston 7
Monday,
Nailonal.
New York 4, Cincinnati 3. Brooklyn 8, St. Louis 5. Boston 3. Pittsburgh 2. Philadelphia 7, Chicago 9. American.
New York 3. St. Louis 7. Cleveland 6, Phindelphix“8.– Detroit 8. Boeton 7.
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New York 3, Cincinnati 2. Brooklyn 0, St. Louis 4. "Philadelphia 8. Chicago 1. American.
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St. Louis 1, New York 6. Chicago 4, Washington 1. Cleveland 0. Philadelphia 5. Detroit 7. Boston 6.
Wednesday.
National
Philadelphia 1. Chicago 4. Boston, Pitasburgh „6, American.
Chiengo B. Washington 2.
Thursday.
Hagen beat Mitchell 2 and 1. The match was described as the grentes, in stake money, in the history of golf. It was a mate Soares of 79 holes for £3,000, the cut-A. M. Xavier 21.. S. Hachiuma National Jeone of a challenge by. "Golf Blus- trated." on behalf of Mitchell, of £500 aside. The first 36 holes were played at Wentworth and the second 36 at Weybridge.
[Note: At the end of the first
Remedios and shinatsu: replaced the pitchers among other changes in this Beld
Batting first, the Club de Recreio made one run through Gosans, the panese replying with five most-
36 holes. Mitchell (Britain) ledly on hits. With the superior field- Hagen (U.S.A.) by 4 up]
The Second Day.
Weybridge, June 19. There were 2,000 people Isent, in glorious weather.
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ing of the experienced Japanese Teide, the "Babes" were blanked an
til the seventh when hits by Alves
pré-and Barros brought Xavier and
Hagen's recovery was "due to magnificent putting Four down he squared at the sixth this morn-
On page 7 will be found results of Saturday's tennis and bowls matches."
3-Toeg's ches., Rosebery. W. Ging and turned square. "A mas-
Crokam, 158.
Also ran:--
Black Prince
V. A. Haimovitch Bonnie Scotland A. N. Dalius
Grund Warship Wm. Hu. Grey Morn
H Maitland Leadership
Y. Wonk Orange William C. R. Burkill
Won by many lengths; three. Time, 2 min. 35 4/5 sec.
Pari-mutuel-Win $80.70. Places, $7.10, $6.60, $7.80.
Cash sweep-Nos. 3230, 8091, 3796.
Unplaced starters--Nos. 1870, 2255, 1896, 3487, 1178, 3209.
Warrenfield Loses Again. The race for the Commemoration Stakes (one mile and a half) on June 14 resulted:-
1-Toeg's ches, Rosebery, W. G.
Crokam, 155,
2.-Eve's bay, Warrenfield, A. J. P.
Heard, 156.
3.-Dyer und Beith's grey, Grey"
Morn. H. Maitland, 153. Also an Day' dun. Bonnle Scotland (4. N, Dallas).
Won by many lengths; the same. Time. 3 min. 03 sec. (Record). Park-mutuel: Win, $49.80. Places, $8.20, $5.20.
Cash sweep: No. 407, 710, 566. Unplaced started: No. 337,
104 MILES WALK.
LONDON TO BRIGHTON AND BACK,
terly approach gave him the lead at the tenth and he was two up at the fifteenth. Mitchell re- duced the deficit to one by taking the seventeenth.
Remedios home.
Now York 6, Pittsburgh 5. Brondyn 10, Chiengo Di, Boston 2, St. Louis 4. Boston 2. St. Louis 6. American.
Ficago. B. New York 2. Betroit 9, Philadelphia 12. St. Louis B.. Washington 7. Cleveland 3, Boston
Friday.
National.
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New York 3. Pittsburgh 8. Brooklyn 2. Chicago 6. Philadelphia, Cincinnati 13. Americuй. #
The Japanese added one run in the fourth through Honda fom`S. kachioma striking Xavier for three-baseft along the left. Takotami hit Remedios sa centre iteld for a home run. They added Three runs in their last inning (sixth).
Score by inning:-
1 2 3 4.5 6.7 Recreio 1 0 0 A 0 0 2-2 Japanese 5 0 -1
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Pilipinos v. Volunteers. The line-up was:-
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Cleveland 6, Boston Chicago 2, New York.10. Detroit 2. Philadelphia 12. St. Louis # Washington 4.
-Reuter's American Service.
Filipinos Francisco Cruz
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In the afternoon. Hagen the fourth and Mitchell, won the full sixth, Hagen turning one up. Hagen holed a ten yard putt af the thirteenth, making him two up, but Mitchell squared, winding the 14th and 15th."
Hagen had a fine four at the sixteenth, and regained the lead (of one). Mitchell, curting his segond at the seventeenth into the roadway was unable to halve. Hagen thus winning by 2 and 1. Reuter.
THE AUSTRALIANS.
FIRST DAY'S PLAY AGAINST
London, Jung, 19. The Surrey Club's 104 mile walk from London to Brighton and back was won by W. Baker (Queer's Park) in the record time- of 18 hours 5 minutes and 51 3/5 seconds.
E. "Horton (Surrey Club) covered the distance in 19- hours 7 minutes and 56 1/5 seconds, while D. Pavesi (Italy), was third, taking 19 hours 36 minutes and 29 2/5 seconds. Reuter.
MISS HELEN WILLS.
LANCASHIRE.
ROSE COUNTY'S SCORE.
Manchester, June 19. The weather was fine but warm when the Australians commenced their match against Lancashire. There were 23,000 spectators,
The wicket was perfect and easy. The Red Rose county won the tons and were all dismissed by tea time for 149 runs, Hallows making 85, including a sixer and 10 fours. A. A. Mailey took seven wickets for 74 runs
The Australians had scored 124 for five wickets (G. G. Macartney 62 not out), when stumps were trawn.-Reuter.
Owen Hughes Lammert
Change pitchers were Francisco- and Bowker, Owen Hughes being taken from his more useful posk tion at centre field to short stop.
The Filipinos made their first rung in the second inning and the Volun teers started
procession,
Mackenzie placing nicely along the loft base for a home run
and Bowker getting round on a hit be- tween left-centre.
In the Afth inning the Filipinos added four runs reducing the deficit to three and made this number and three more in their last inning I owing to slackness. in the field, Batista. at centre feld, dismissed two of the Volunteers in the last inning with pretty catches.
Score by inning.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
H.K. AMUSEMENTS AND SPORT.
Left to right Cruz (Filipino Club) 3. Hachiuma (Japanese Filipinos... 0100406-11 Club and Zafra (Filipino Club) Volunteers ... 0 5 2 0 0,1 0 8 who have won free seats at the Queen's Theatre by scoring Home Runs in local baseball.
South. China v. Club. Spectators at yesterday's game were treated to another surprise,
the South China A.A. team adding ing two men to flys, the third being three runs in their last inning to out at first base. win by the odd point in seven from The teams and score by inning the Hongkong Baseball Club.
S.C.A.A.
sint the other two men down.
were:-
H.K.B.C. Cockey p RA Ransom
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Muccio Davis
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FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.
REPORT REVEALS EXCELLENT RESULTS.
Greater Patronage By Public.
As may be seen below, the annual report of the Hongkong Football Association discloses a | very gratifying result as the but- come of the past. senson's work- ing The glime is undoubtedly growing in popularity year by year, and with several the trophies offered for competition there is no lack of encouragement for players.
In spite of the fact that the year under review was adversely affected by strike and boycott conditions is pleasing to be able to report that the gate receipts show a substantial nerense. The returns from the Charity Cup com- petition were also higher. Taking everything into consideration the Association officials had a souson of which they may be proud, and they cun pass on tp their successore in office an unfarnished record.
The report of the Association states:-
Gentlemen, The Council of the Association have much pleasure in submitting the annual report and balance sheet for the year ended May 31, 1926,
The annual general meeting will be held at Volunteer Head quarters, Garden Road (by kind permission) at 5.30 p.m. on Fri.
June 26,
day,
Business:-
1. Minutes of last, annual
general meeting.
2. Annual report Balance Sheet.
3. Report and balance sheet
of the Interport account.
Statement of Accounts for 1925-26.
Cr.
Income.
26.06
cup for the second year in succes. sion.
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The Intorport game this year was played at Shanghai. The arrangements made by the Shang- hal Football Association excellent and reflect great crédit or them. In addition to the Interport game, two other games were played and the results were as follows:-
Shanghai 5 Hongkong Hongkong 4 Shanghai Chinese 0 Hongkong 5 Rest of Shanghal 1 Goals for 13; goals against 6. In again winning the "Tole- 2.619.20 graph Cup" Shanghai are to be congratulated. They now lead, 1.264.30 having won twice.to, Hongkong's
Balance in hand 1/6/25 $2.581.94 Bank Interest Gate Receipts, Charity
Games... Gate Receipts, Shield
Games
Gate Receipts, Ordinary
Games Appeal Fees Fines Registration of Players'
Fees
Shield Entrance Feas Clubs" Affiliation Fees.. Referees' Aliation
Fees
Referees' Annual Sub-
scriptions
Sale of Referees'
Badges... Sale of Stationery Referees' Fees (Club
de Recreio)
Expenditure.
Dr.. Advertisements Charity Grants Benus tc Referees Referees' Fees
4. Alterations to Rules.. To consider the following re-M.K. solution:--
to H.K.V.D.C.
"That the revised rules of Dinner)
tho Hongkong Foot-Share of Gate Receipts ball Association, Referees to S.CA.A.. Board. and Challenge Share of Gate Receipts Shield Competitions, as to P.R.C. submitted to all the Clubs and copies of which are now before the meeting. be adopted for, and in sub- stitution of all existing rules and regulations of this Association."
Grant to HK. Football
Club
Return of Appeal Fec... Printing
Sincere Co., Ltd. (Pre-
sentation)
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once; we, however, hope to make 782.10 matters even during the coming
20.00 season.
£2.00 The team that was chosen to journey to Shanghai was 28 50.00 "follows: Wynne (Captain), 135.00 Rodger, Wheeler, Mitchell, 24.00 Stewart (Vice-Captain), Bris-
towe, Charlesworth, Humberstone, 13.00 Gosano, Butier, and. Mackleworth
Reserves:Hayes, Brittain and 17.00 Howard." Messrs. J. McCubbin and W. E. Hollands went up as 2.00 joint Managers. 4.60 The thanks of the Association: are extended to all these who so 80.00 kindly assisted at the various
trial-games-during-the-season, $7,590.10
For the Council,
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W. E. HOLLANDS,. Hon. Secretary and Treasurer.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
10:00 Team and ground ex- 21.75.
penses. Incidental Expenses' 68.90 Police Fees (Military) Hire of Chairs
$104.70 2,158.70
107.00
176.00
Income.
Incidental Expenses.. Dragon Motor Car Co. Grant
30.10
Cr.
18.66 By Balance in hand
1/6/26
$1,461.53
and
Sports prize fund Grunt to V.R.C. Sports,
prize fund Erection of open stand Messrs. Fattorini "£30.
(Medals)
25.00 Bank Interest
90.48
Gate Receipts,
"Lai
25.00
Wah" Cup Games ..
3,608.25
450.00
Gate Receipts, "Inter-
port Trials'
1,141.00
263.28
and Hotels, Ltd.
Shanghai (FA.
$6,236.24
Expenditure.
301.46
Dr...
Sincere Co. (Replica of
232.70
Interport Cup).
$ 77.55
Printing
177.00
50.00 Honorarium to Secre-
"
tary 200.00 Ticket Collectors
200.00'
135:00
206.55
38.80
16.50
12.10
100.00
600.00
19.50 Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
199.76
130.95 Pasanges to Shanghai... 1,088.00 118.00 Passages from, Shang-
hai
808.45
41.00
Assela.
Balance
7.40
$7,590.10 Interport Flag, Badges
and Rosettes Interport Team Inciden-
tal expenses
Cheque Book 2.943.14 South China Athletic Association (Part Gate Receipts) ...
2,50
329.65
$2,943.14
7.40 The Pharmacy (Medical
37.50
446.20
Supplies)
19.90
6.00
Wang Hing (Cups, etc.)
444.00
Dragon Motor Car Co.
10.85
25.00
Secretary's Postage and
petty expenses
in $2,981.54 Balance
31/5/26 $1,942.50, Cash in Hand
27.60
Bank
1,209.34
19.99
5. Election of officers for the
ensuing year.
6. Other business.
Finance:-
Lane, Crawford, Ltd.
(Gear,etc.).... Wing Shun & Co.
(Launch hire) Team and ground ex-
penses
Ticket Collectors ... Secretary's Postage and
Petty, Expenses Balance in Bank."
31/5/26 Cash. in Hand
The accounts for the year again show a very satisfactory balance in hand, although not quite so much as last year. Gate receipts show a substantial increase. In the case of the Shield Competi- tions, this was due to the re-play 7ccessary between the finalists. which brought in an extra "gate." The returns from the "Charity Cap' Competition were also much To setter and your Council decided hat the gross receipts should be allocated, so that this year charis ies will benefit to the extent of 32,568.25, an increase of $482.20
ver last year.
Competitions: The Shield Competitions were
In the again a great success. Senior Division, Kowloor and the East Surreys met in the final, and after a replay, the former won. In the Junior Division, the East Surreys were also représented in the final, they had for opponents the Club de Recreio, whom they
asily defeated.
In the Sunday Herald Charity Cup Competition Portugal were admitted for the first time, and they are to be congratulated on winning this trophy.
• Bank 31/5/26 To Cash in Hand
Referees' Coat To
Badges, 6. at $1 each To Books of Laws of
game, at cost
Liabilities. Due to Charity Fund Due to Fattorini & Co.
£30.
Unpresented Cheque Balance of Assets over
Liabilities
104.48 Advertising
Charitable donations
(Football outfit) ...
33.40 Referees' Fees.
255.00
8.00
766.04
$2,981.54
W. E. HOLLANDS
Hon. Treasurer. We, the undersigned, have examined the books and vouchers of the Hongkong Football Asso- The "Lai Wah" Cup Competi- ciation and are satisfied that the tion is mentioned in the "Inter-statement of accounts as présent- port Account" report...
General:-
During the year your Council met on eight occasions and only at (wo meetings was a Councillor absent.
ed is correct.
H. G. HOWARD, F. WHEELER,
Auditors.
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INTERPORT ACCOUNT.
Report and Balance Sheet for
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$6,286.24
W. E. HOLLANDS,
Hon. Treasurer." We, the undersigned, have examined the books and vouchers of the Interport account, and are satisfied that the statement as presented la correct.
F. WHEELER, H. G. HOWARD,
Auditors.
Somerset Maughan upon his re- turn to England from his six- months' trip to Borneo, Siam and Indo-China, said: "I have come buck with three bronze Buddhas," and with sufficient material to keep me occupied in writing plays, books and stories for the next ten years."
The Referees Board met on six occasions, all of which were for the purpose of hearing cases of
the Year 1923-1926. misconduct on the field. Sixteen players were tried on various Gentlemen,--The Council have. charges, nine were cautioned, six much pleasure in presenting the Thomas MacGowan, late mana- were auspended for various third annual report and balance ger of the Robinson Piano Co., periods and one was fined. In sheet for the year 1925-26. These Tientsin, who was convicted and addition to this two players were will be submitted to the annual sentenced to twelve months' im cautioned by referees on the general meeting of the Hongkong prisonment in connection with the Held... The Council also inflicted Football Association to be held at Tientsin arms case récently, ar- fines on two Clubs for playing Volunteer Headquarters on Fri-rived in Shanghai by the Jardine's unqualified players..
day, June 25.
steamer "Lienshing" from Tien-
*u*
-
The game, for the most part pointless, was interesting owing to Ishim the smart Belding of both sides. S. L. Lee INTERNATIONAL TENNIS. In South China's second effort, June
Pyburn (right field) misjudged Leung
The year under review has not The accounts again show a very tsin in charge of a Sikh havildar, London, June 18. drop and gave Sling a home run. Sling
Rankin
been without its troubles, but it is satisfactory, balance in hand, He was met upon arrival" by In- In the Anglo-American men' The Baseball Club, replied with a S. S. Lee
Shanks
sincerely hoped that a much bet-which is in part due to the very|spector MacKenzie of Hongkew international lawn tennis competi. run and got the lead by two runs Choy
Daley
top spirit will prevail in the stern fight put up by the Navy Police Station and taken to Amoy tion, at Eastbourne, Howard in the Afth owing to an error at Chinn
Hines "
future,
and South China, teams in the Road Jail under escort. Kinsey (U.S.A.) beat, H. W. frst base in a throw from pitcher. H. P. Chinn rf Pyburn
The thanks of the Association is "Luf Wah" Cup semi-final. It. Austin, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, Muccio falled to reach first base on
due to the commandont of the will be noticed that a sum of $600 The congratulations and good [the contest has therefore been a hit in the third inning, and throws S.CA.A 0100003-4 H.K.V.D.C. for so kindly placing has been donated to charities out wishes of many friends were won by America, there remaining by first to second and back again H.K.B.C.01.0020 0-3 the lecture room at our disposal of current receipts. There are no offered during the week-end to only two more matches.]
Amended Programme.
for various meetings during the liabilities and the balance avail-Mr. and Mrs. David Templeton, of Vincent Richards (US:A.) beat In South Ching's last inning, The following charges are year, also to the Hongkong Foot-able is $1,229.33.
Taikoo, on the occasion of the Washington, June 19. 0. G. N. Turnbull 6-2, 6-4, Sling was walked and stole all the announced- In spite of her recent 6-1,
way home, having a narrow escape June 20.-South China, vi Club operation, Helen Wills has In the doubles Richards and at the plate. With Choy at third
Recrela; Japanese. " cabled her intention to play in the Kinsey beat G. R. Crole Rees and and Leung (runner for Chinn who
H.K.V.D.C. Singles Championship at Wimble-C. H. Kingsley 6-2, 6-4, 6———4, was dienbled on a pitched ball) don-Reuter's American Service. America thus winning by Ave at second, Shim hit over" second
London, June 19. matches to nik-Reuter...
hase and brought both men hame. The Club de Recreio v. Filipino Miss Helen Wills has arrived in [Note: A cable, published on himself fulling to reach second match scheduled for July 1 (Thurs- London from Paris and statea Saturday; stated that Kinsey hail base. The one-run lead of South day), at 4 pm will ho played on that she will not play in the defeated Turnbull, and China was maintained thanks to July 4 same time. At 2.30 p.m. Wimbledon lawn tennis tourna Richards beat H. W. Austin in centro feld and left field, dismiss on the latter date the Club de Re- ments. Reuter,
straight eets.3
(Continued at fout of nost Qolumn, polo will meet the Filipinos.
ball Club, Garrison Recreation The "Lai Wah" Cup Competi celebration of their silver wed- Club, and Kowloon Football Club, tion was a great success from all ding. Mr. Templeton is Manager for the use of their grounds and points of view teams represent of the Taikoo Sugar Refining Com- stands for various représentative ing "The Navy."
The pany.
In addition to gifts from „ 27-H.K.B.C.. v. Club Regumes during the season, ̈
Army-""South China, individual friends on the happy. creio.
For the Council,
and "Civiliana" participating. In occasion. Mr. and Mrs Templeton W. E. HOLLANDS, the semi-final between the Navy were the recipients or a presenta Hon. Secretary & Treasurer and South China; three games hadtion from the European staff of Rule 5. Each Club in member to be played before a definite ro- the refinery. They entertained ship is entitled to send two suit was obtained. The Navy then guests at a private dinner party delegates to the annual general qualified to meet the Civilians in at the Hongkong Hotel on Satur meeting.
the Final, the lafter winning the day evening
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