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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1927.

SPORTS

LOCAL YACHTING.

GETTING READY FOR

SEASON.

[By "Chau Kung."] With the weather roports resum- ing that hopeful note, "An anti- cyclone covers the North of Chian," saflor-mon are thinking of the fit- ting out of their craft for the coming season,

CORRESPONDENCE.

NOW THEN, RUNNERS!

AUSSIES TOUR

TRIBUTE TO, MALAYA’B. HOSPITALITY,

THE CHINA MAIL.

MACARTNEY'S APPRECIATION. Mr. C. G. Macartney, captain of the Australian cricket team which visited Malaya, contribut-

ST. ANDREWS.

HK. SOCIETY'S ANNUAL WHERE MEETING.

SPORTS FOR SOLDIERS.

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dimity and an ever cheery outlook effort has been made by individuals - MONEY & SHARES. on life. Donald. Logan is sadly and companies-particularly the mlased. Kowloon Dock with its bathing -C. W. Alexander of Nemazed and beach, etc. there had been nothing. Company, was also an old member, from their Society which really re and died about April, presented the Scottish element In

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It appears to me that we should the Colony. It was very difficult to On London— take notice of the passing of these provide anything suitable during Bank Wire'; members officially by conveying our the Summer, but it was thought Bank on demand... 1/11-9/16 regrets to their relatives and I that the time was ripe to give a Bank 90 day's sight The annual meeting of ed the following appreciative Andrew's Society of Hong Kong trust that the incoming Committee sports meeting with Highland Bank 4 months' sight 1/11 games included, at Happy Valley or Credits 4 months' tight 2/- was held at the City Hall yesterday will act on this suggestion. Scottish Company,

such other sites might be Documentary 4 months' To the Editor of the "China Mail"article to an Australian paper when, in addition to the business, it

The hospitality extended to was decided that the Committee be It has been usual for your Chair arranged. The reason it was SirBeing A reader of your

On Parle paper I wish to ask you if you will the Austalian Cricket combina-empowered to arrange a sports man at this meeting to refer to the brought at that meeting was that publish the fellowing in your sports tion in Malaya was nothing short meeting for the entertalument of Scottish Company, H.K.D.C., which whilst entitled to spend moneys at

Scottish. troops or others and to has been, and I trust shall continue any time on matters of national On demand of marvellous. column..............”

Being a long distance runner, 1 It embraced entertainment by make financial provision according to be, of special Interest to St. An- Importance and he considered Credits, 4 months' sight 1290

drew's Society. It continues to this as of national importance-the

On Berlin- am at present in training for the the Governor and High Commis-,

Mr. D. Templeton presided over prosper though they havo received Committee were only entitled to London to Brighton race, and. I am sioner, Sir Hugh Clifford, the meeting in the absence of the severe blow through the loss of spend up to the revenus of one On demand.

|| On New York--- I understand that the official making arrangements for a trial Malayan Royalty, in the person President, Mr. R. M. Dyer. The their commanding Officer. The year, which would not be sufficient. opening day of the Royal Hong run of 56 miles. If there are any of H. H. the Sultan of Johore. Chairulan was supported by Mr. Church Parade was well attended if they embarked on the scheme On demand.. Kong Yacht Club is to be on civilians or service athletes who and H.H. the Sultan of Perak, J. W. C. Bonnar, Mr. R. Sutherland and we are indebted to the Rev. suggested, considerable expense Credits 60 days' sight 493% Saturday, October 22, when the would like to accompany me, please Colonial Secretary, Chief Secre- and Dr. G. D. R. Black (Past Preai-J. K. Maconachie for his interest would be entailed. When they opening cruise will bo combined write to me through this paper. tary, and British Residents in dents) and Messrs. R. Sutherland, and help in what is now established considered that these regiments.

On Bombay with Navy League races for the

Yours, etc.,

P. Tod, W. Beveridge, A. K. as an annual event. May I impress particularly reserviste had come Wire the various Federated Malay Henderson, K. E. Grieg, A. on all young Scotsmen the necessity to the Colony and had not received On demand Navy and Mercantile Marine. The

States.

Stevenson and G. M. Shaw, Acting Commodore,. Mr. A. L.

for joining up with the Defence any particular notice. from the On Calcutta- The tour originally was father-

Review of Post Year.

Corps and in particular with the Society, they should pull themselves Shields, with Messrs. W. A. Dowley,

Mr. D. Templeton said: In the Scottish Company. Remember the together and extend the hand of Wire R. Sutherland and L. M. Whyte, is LOCAL WATER POLO.ed by Messra. Maurice Phillips,

of our Presilient of Negri Sembilan; F, G. and absence

motto "Aye ready" but in addition friendship, as had been done all On demand conferring with the General Com-

me .as his deputy Be Prepared." H.E. Pratten, and A. P. falls on mittee of the Yacht Club in the

over the world.” (Applause).E On Singapore- Remembering Penman, of Sydney. No pains to take his place. It is with arrangement of the programme.

H.M. Scottish the proposal went through, he hoped On demand were spared by these gentlemen regret and apologies that troops in the Colony, it is your the members would co-operate and On Mahila The team of Singapore Chinese to make the tour a success, and Dyervis unable to preside to-night Committee's opinion that we, as a help, the Society to ensure its suc-|

I have no doubt that their efforts to know that he will soon be with corporate body, should do some cess and enterprise were rewarded, us again. As a substitute I shall thing toward entertainment for the and the foundation stone laid for endeavour to fill his place and give boys who have come amongst us asked if Mr. Sutherland desired On demand

for our protection and later Mr. authority to spend money. He 30 day's sight (private teams to visit the country in the an account of our stewardship Sutherland will give us a lead for thought they could not do better,

during the past year-the good re- future,

A tribute must be paid to the sults being in the main due to our discussion and, I trust, approval. and he would propose it if neces

Membership of the Society con- sary.

On Yokohama excellent organization and spien- President's well-known enthusiasm tinues to increase and last year 53 Mr. Sutherland said that the On demand did arrangements made, both for and generosity.

of new members joined. It is the feeling the meeting was Gold Leaf, 100 fine our comfort and the conduct of been in your possession some time that every member will act as a tee wanted to carry out the scheme Sovereigns

The report and accounts having earnest hope of your Committee generally in favour. The Commit- (per tael) the matches, by those controlling shall, with your permission, take

buing rate)

A Club cruise to Junk Bay is projected for the October holiday week-end when a good turn-out of baate is expected. Members should be looking to their gear and getting all into ship shape and Bristol shine for he opening of the Championship events which I be- lleve will commence at the end of next month.

It is little early yet to learn of any changes of ownership of the racing and cruising craft, but hear that "Azuma" has changed: hands with the late owner, retain- ing an option to re-purchase; ! while Mr. V. Goulborn hus acquired "Imogen" and has given her a new suit of sails with which she is suiting in quite good form.

I hear that some of the Yacht Club members are feeling their way towards the Bermudan rig and

sail plane and the results which attend the departure from what is

an established rig in Hong Kongi -the gaff sull sloop or cutter.

Jean."

SOLDIER ATHLETE. Shamshufpo, Sept. 16..

V.R.C. BEAT CHINESE OLYMPIANS.

who visited Shanghal to take part in the Far Eastern Olympic Games engaged yesterday in a water polo match against the V.R.C. The re- sult was a win for the local players by Ave goals to two.

IRISH OPEN GOLF.

PORTRUSH MAN WINS CHAMPIONSHIP.

. Newcastle (County Down),

Yesterday In the Irish open amateur golf championship final Roy McConnell

(Portrush) beat Donald Soulby Fairhaven) by fire up and three to play.--Reuter,

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SOME QUEER SPORTING CELEBRITIES.

but I am sure we are all pleased

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On demand

The Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie On Shanghai-

paper).

180

180

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101

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be allowed to expend from the Hong Kong Sub. Coin par Society's funds such moneys as

may be necessary for carrying out the scheme.”

The Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie

seconded, and the resolution was

RINDERPEST.

Hoar Kon Stock Exchange

THE SHARE 'MARKET.

Stock.

T.T. on London .....

1/11 78%

$1180 b

[$1116/1130

$119

20%

332

$18%

2

Banki.

P100,000 LABORATORY FOR T.T. on Shanghai

PHILIPPINES.

Hongkong Bank

the tour in Malaya: Particular- them as read. The financial post-recruiting sergeant whenever properly, but whilst assuring that ly would I mention in this con- tion of the Society is sound, and newcomer arrives and bring him money would not be spent unneces-Silver (per oz.) 25% nection Mesara, W. H. Stuart there is a still further increase of into the fold straight away. Let it sarily, he invited the members to Bar Silver in · Hong Clark,

be our proud boast that every man grant open authority and proposed Secretary; Singapore funde at our credit. Advantage

Kong

12% pram "That the Committee of St. Chincao Copper Cents nom Cricket Club, and P. H. Gleeson, has been taken of the favourable of Scottish race in this Colony is the following resolution: Secretary, Selangor Club. exchange as between Singapore anda member of our Scottish Society

Welcomed Everywhere.

Hong Kong to transfer our invest and I impress that it is the bounden Andrew's Society be empowered Chinese Copper Cash 6%pm.

duty of every Scotsman to be a to arrange a sports meeting for Rate of Native In- At the various centres where ments from the Straita Loan to de-member to maintain that Spirit of the entertainment of Scottish

terest our games were played we were posit at 6 per cent in the Hong Kong pride of race which has been, and troops or others, and that they Chinese Sub. Coln it will be interesting to see the new, WORLD CHAMPIONS.made honorary members of and Shanghai Bank in its would may it over remain, the strong in- every club, which included golf, and the incoming Committee would born characteristle of the Scot.

do well to earmark this money for (Hear, hear). swimming, tennis and social.

investment in the proposed. Hong Immediately on our arrival at Kong Loan at 6 per cent. We shall Hon. Secretaries and Hon. Trea- In closing, I desire to thank the Singapore, on May 23, the first thus have our money giving benefit aurer for their good work during The Chinese rig cruisers should

thing I received was have a regular turn out for

It has been said that it is pos- from the. General Manager of are all interested and of whoan the past year. With these remarks, passed with acclamation. a letter to the Colony in whose future we the Cruiser Championship races with sible for everyone to excel at comic-

gentlemen, I propose the adoption "Dorothy II" now owned by Mr. thing and to excel at anything, no the F.M.S. Railways, containing future prosperity and progress we of the report and accounts and (Hear, after these have been seconded, I E. S. Carter, "Plover" by Mr. Ede matter what, is the aim of certain 11 book passes, endorsed for have unbounded faith, and "Snipe" by Mr. F., J. Easter ambitious people all the world over. sleepers, available for the whole hear). brook, all of whom are sailing. Thus from time to time there crops of our tour. In addition to

Charity calls have not been heavy shall be very pleased to answer any their craft with much keenness and up some strange champion who these, a sleeping car and dining during the past year which. in questions, pertinent to them, which are ready to join battle with "Ladye claims celebrity on the score that car was aet aside for the team every way, is a matter for congra- any member may bring forward.

(Applause). he has found something he can do whenever necessary.

Mr. B. Wylle in seconding, contember 9 approved the house bill Chartered Bank

The Philippines Senate on Sep-

do Lon. Reg. giver to present conditions in gratulated the Society on better than any one else.

For our journey from Penang China. Our thanks are due to Mr. healthy state of its finances and re-appropriating P100,000 for the es- Mercantile A. & In England, championships are to Port Swettenham (the port R. L. Moncrieff for auditing the ferred to the generosity of the Pre- tablishment restricted mainly to games or athle-

of a Government tics, but on the continent, there are for Kuala Lumpur) the Gov accounts.

sident, Mr. Dyer, in connection with labouratory to be used exclusively P. & O. Bank other ways of winning renown. ernor, gave us the privilege of J. R. M. Smith Scholarship. the Ball Account.

for the manufacture of anti-rinder-East Asia zuzenak: Belgian miners have recently using his steam yacht; the "Sea You will have noticed under In-

The New President,"

pest serum. The measure was Marine Insurances. ; issued a challenge in order to Belle." The team will not quick-vestment Account the sum of £500 Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar, proposing passed by the House recently with Canton Insurance ... $570. establish a championship for longly forget the first six hours of in 1929-1947 War Loan. This Mr. D. Templeton as the new Pre-Representatives Venancio Gudilla of China Underwriters 31% distance drumming, and already that voyage in a bost of a few money is held in trust by this So-sident of the Society, said he had oile: Feliciano Ramoso of Nueva North China Insurance 1143 sturdy competitors have walked dis- hundred tons! We were feted city for the J. R. M. Smith Scholar great pleasure in bringing his name Ecija and Servillano de la Cruz of Union Insurance... $282 drumming every feet of the way. tances of more than thirty miles, to such an extent at the com-shown in future in a separate ac-the oldest members of the Society will be the first messure to be sent Fire Insurmises.

ship and shall, with its interest, be forward. Mr. Templeton was one of Fangasinan sponsoring, it. ThisYangtze Insurance... $42 M. People will perform the strangeat was necessary to call a halt, as videa,

mencement of the tour that it count. The interest each year pro having, joined over a, quarter of a to the Governor General's office for Chiria Fire Instirance $219 feats if there happens to be a prize the late hours, coupled with the children

Scholarship, or prize for century, and not very long after approval this year... Pire Insurance .. $500 offered.

Frenchman

of Scottish parentage that he was elected a member of

The proposed laboratory would climate, were rather tiring, actually consented to sit In an

We are Informed by the Inspector the Committee. He could vonch be virtually under the control of Douglas

H.K. Steamboats aven in company with a raw beef

A Splendid Introduction. of Schools that no pupil with birth steak, emerging only when the steak! The tiffin with H.K. the Sul qualification had reached the stand for the excellent work done by Mr the Director of Agriculture. He is was cooked. He was there to de- tan of Johore was a splendid ard necessary for examination last Templeton since he had been on authorised under the Bill to dispose Indo-Chinas (Pret),

the Committee, and not only, on the of the P100,000 appropriation for monstrate the insulating properties introduction to Malayan hos- year. This is under the direction Committee, but outside in the in- the establishment and maintenance Shell of an asbestos lined cloak. The pitality. His Highness gave us of the Education Department and amount to $568.24, and 10 per cent. steak was done to a frazzle, the a curry tiffin, so foreign to our applies to the Junior and Seniorterests of the Society. (Applause). [of the Government laboratory; to Star Ferries: 672

Mr. R. Sutherland said that there was nothing he could add to what * Ball and Burns Dinner. Mr. Bonnar had said. He had much One and all will agree that our pleasure in seconding. last St. Andrew's Ball was a most

There being no other nominations,

KOWLOON SOCCER.

CLUB IS FINANCIALLY SOUND.

NEXT WEEK'S MEETING.

The annual report and balance sheet of the Kowloon Football Club to be submitted at the annual meeting on Thursday next shows a surplus of assets over liabilities of $6,832:43.

The annual report states:

The proft made on the working

of the Club during the year was

$1,641.80. Bad debts written off

for depreciation has been written off the pavilion and furniture.

The accounts have been audited-

A

oace

gentleman was still underdone but palates, and so hot (I am sure Local Examinations. somewhat hot and bothered.

the cook must have spilled the In the papers in mall week were cayenne pepper) that all the

Shipping.

H.K. Tugs & Lighters $1

do. (Dat.)

determine the quantity of anti- Water-boats cinderpest serum to be manufactur China Br ed from time to time, and other Malabon Sugara

$80

$48

Transporta

02/

$54.00

Refineries.

Mining

by Mesars, Lowe, Bingham and! photos of the recent Spanish Danc-guests took away with them the successful function and the Burns Mr. Templeton was duly declared Sur and Abra, which has been re- Kalan M

Biatthews.

other reasons.

Club Losses.

A. Herbert and J. S. Gibson..

During the season under review. the Club met with varying fortune,

1.

WETE

SOAR AT PARISIAN AUCTIONS.

do,

Mines

matters related to it.

The rinderpest situation in Ilocos

Benguete ing Marathon which was eventually warmest recollections of the en-Dinner on the anniversary of our elected. The membership of the Club stopped by the police and England

ported serious, has not improved. Langkata stands at 298

tertainment. as against 335 has had her non-stop dancing

National Bard's birth was carried

according to advices received at the The Menggelunchor

The Greatest Honour. year ago. During the year 60 new champions, her ping-pong cham-

picnic through with the feelings proper to

Eureau of Agriculture and the Con members were selected, 36 mem- pions, even at one time her diabolo given to the team by H.H. the such an occasion. It is of interest Templeton said:

Following his election. Mr. stabulary. Some provinces in the

Raubs bers have resigned and 61 names champions--and her frothblowers! Sultan of Perak will long be re-to note that the substantial credit

Visayan islands, recently have been

Tronoh On an occasion such as this one's infested with the pest were removed on account of de-

Gate-Crashing.

membered by every member. It balance of $740.48 from the Ball ac feelings are beyond mere words, kepada

Ural Caspiana partures from the Colony, and for. But it is to America one must was something entirely different count has been transferred to cre- Nevertheless I would be remiss and PRICES OF ANTIQUES.

Docks, Wharres, look for the most original cham-from the usual entertainments. dit of the General Account. For seemingly ungrateful were I not to

Godowns, &c. pionships. Not so long ago

HK & K. Wharves Your Committee record with famous ple-eater visited England's splendid weather permitted us our best thanks are due to the con- the great honour you have con- We were very fortunate that the great success of these functions say how very deeply I appreciate

HK & W. Dos deep regret the deaths of Messrs. shores. Still more recently the to appreciate thoroughly every Committee whose tasks

veners and members of the sub ferred on me. It is a great honour

Hongkowsk G. W. Avenell, C. W. Alexander, E. "Gate Crasher King" also set out thing, and this particular day sinecure and demanded, for the suc of Scots could confer on a Brithor

New Engineeringés. Shanghal Docks the greatest honour a community to storm British strongholds. "One-eyed Connelly," as he is call-was no exception,

Sky-high prices for fine old furni- Lands, Hotels & Blips. cess attained, much hard work and Scot-and my appreciation in sin ture at important rauctions have

HAK. & S. Hotela ed, claims that he has seen every

We notored 19 (?) miles from thought. on which the departure for Home show worth seeing in Amorica Ipoh to the elephant landing

cere, This year mark my semi. turned the antique business into Hongkong Lands I am sure every one present at jubilee as a member of this Society, something like big-business specu- HLK, Territorials Hongkong Realty of several prominent playing mem without paying for admittance, stage where the Sultan was wait our last Ball must have been im and I have served on various lation. bers had considerable influence. He was thrown out thirteen times ing, and where he had six ele pressed with the enthusiasm which Committees and Sub-Committees More than a half a million dollars Prince's Building

Humphreys Estates For the fifth successive season, the during the Dempsey-Carpentier phants, with their attendants for marked our national dances and under practically every President was obtained in a recent three-day Rutal La First XI reached the final of the fight, but on an average is only our transport..

Lands Senior Shield

The elephants with the large numbers actively par were defeated by the K.O.S.B. The show. Prize-fights claim his

1903. Having that experience I private collection. Chairs of the Ewe Cottons ***** Reserve XI reached the final of the special gate-crashing propensities. where a sloping rock is situat club and our thanks are due to and denianded of me and I am sen- at about $80,000 Prices of Butes, Trams, c.

the jungle, arriving at a spot through the activities of the Reel chair ignorant of what is expected bought in for a government museum do

this great improvement is mainly cannot plead that I come to the $2,000. One inlaid cabinet was B'hal Cottons gold)

Louis XV period sold at $1,000 and Orientals: vad?

Junior Shield Competition and So far he has found the English

(now) were defeated by the K,O.B.S. gate-keepers a little tougher to over is water flows from Mr. R. O. Sutherland and his Exe-sible that the position demands $10,000 and $15,000 for single China Buses Reserves. Three teams were enter- handle but he says "I guess the reservoir at the top, running cutive. The small assistance given much more, very much more, than pieces of furniture have been fre ed in the Hong Kong League, the British bouncers will get tired be into two pools at the bottom by you Committee has been amply trying to look pretty and to appear quent of late,

per Peak Trams (old) first and second teams, occupying fore I do!"

The idea is, after changing into repaid and I am sure we all wish comfortable on St. Andrew's Nicht. third place in their respective Freckles and Marbles. a bathing suit, to sit on a banana the Reel Club still further success. I am sensible of the proud tradi- most social events. First Inspect Tazine

The big sales sometimes are al-

Tractions divisions. The 3rd XI, while more One of the most popular of re-leaf, and alide down the rock (Hear, hear). successful than in the previous cent New York competitions was into the pools below. The dis- Obituary

tions of this Society and the trade-lon of the articles is often by in- Miscellaneous year, fuiled to complete its fixtures. the

tions established by my predeces vitation. Prospective bidders-buy EE Amusements one for freckled children.tance of sliding would be about The past year has given us cause sors in the chair and it shall be reserved seats at auctions. Boys and girls flaunted their 60 or 70 feet. The pressure of to mourn the loss of five members my endeavour to merit your con freckles as proudly as the coster water is regulated, as too much of this Society Mr. William adence. does his pearlies. The winning youngster was the proud possessor or too little would spoil the en- Wilson was a close personal friend But my endeavours will be In of mine and of others here. That vain without your support and help of no less than 16,068

joyment,

friendship was marked by asin- The annual marble tournament is

cerity which cannot be effaced- and that I crave. Gentlemen, 1 asolemn festival in parts of

The slope of the rock A typical Scot dour, but with thank you. (Applause) America. Last year the "Boy

The election of officers was then Marbles Wonder from the Ha auch an angle that once a person heart of gold-proud of his coun- proceeded with wallan Toles was received in commences to slide he must go try and jealous of his country's B. A. K. Henderson was elect- Amsterdam

in honour His passing leaves a sad audience by President Coolidge on Accidents can

ed Vice-Pi Desume contation of M

TAW. Barclay was a younger min by Dr. Blac not so well known, but he had pros pects of going far in his profes- follows: slomda We regret his tragic death in

Competition, but thrown out three times from every carried us four miles through ticipating in them. Without doubt/ince President Playfair's year in sale of only part of one woman's Cotton Mills.

The ground is in excellent con-

dition, having been thoroughly rest ed since June, and, where neces- sary, returfed.

LOCAL SOCCER.

́ ́S.C.A.A. DEFEAT THE

QUEEN'S HEA

Team Did Not Try,

In the school whistling competi- this sport and Hia tions at Jersey City most of the was glad that no

volume be made tupin poweri

lundbor

alay curry

At Sookumpoo yesterday a team girls were disqualified through team did any tobo drawn from the Queen's, Regiment giggling, but a nine year old laddy we were were defeated by four goals to two was the champion, for

in a friendly soccer match with witness stated, what h South China,

LOCAL CRICKET.

A cricket match will be on the LR.C. ground betw LR.C. and Indian" merc morrow at 2 p.m. gegu

The following will repre Indian merchants;"

capt.) E. Hiptó

Utcomal

F.SI. Målvani;:/

AT Namanbhoy,

and EHL Malubh

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KAW Hill was a friend to mor

there, and is well remembered ork as Secretary of this isserious breakdown in

LONDON EXCHANGES.

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London, Friday.

Paris New York Brussels Geneva

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