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CHESS CLUB

GETTING READY FOR

THE SEASON,

THE ANNUAL REPORT

Hon. Treasurer of the International Chess Club, Shanghai, Mr. T. P.] · Romanoff. He played a few games with members of the club and the skill which he displayed speaks high- ly for the standard of chess play. ing in Shanghai.

Chairman's Speech

V.R.C. AQUATICS

2 CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS DECIDED

TO-DAY'S EVENTS

The aquatic sports of the The Kowloon Chess Club held ita

The Chairman congratulated the Victoria Recreation Club were re- annual meeting at the Central committee and members on the seaumed yesterday afternoon when British School last evening, under cess which had attended their efforts two Championships were decided | the chairmanship of Mr. G. F. during the past year. The Kowloon the 100 yards Free Style Cham- Nightingale, who was supported by Chess Club, he sold, has now been pionship and the 100 yards Back the members of the committee.

in existence for five years and was Stroke Championship of the The report for the year under a worthy successor of the defunct Colony.

He Club. Hong Kong Chass During the season the Club met thought that it was the duty of the at the Central British School, Kow-committee to see that it did not loon. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, ¦ decline..

revlow states:-

In the 100 yards Free Style event the competitors were S. V. Gittins, D. Lyon, J. R. Johnstone and Morokuma. There was little Provided no alteration in this pro- After commenting on the two to choose between the men in the cedure takes place at this meeting, Championships run during the year, first length which was completed the club will continue to meet there the chairman congratulated the with the four, on fairly even on the same days during the season winners and expressed regret

attorms. At the beginning of the 1928-1929,

the unavoidable absence of Sir second length, Lyon forged ahead,

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Membership during the year was much better than the previous year. The average attendance was very good. We have every reason to be- lieve the new season will show an Increased membership. Kindly in- form your chess playing friends and encourage them to join. The club still enjoys the reputation of being the most active chess body in the Colony, Though. In this matter we should be willing to assist any other institution to encourage this highly intellectual game.

Competitions.-The Club Cham- pionship was left rather late in thei year. Consequently it had to be rushed through. However, it was fought out between our best players.

Sir H. E. Pollock, D. E. Carvalho! holder, 1926 and 1927), and C. M.: Sequeira. The games were very closely contested in a double round and resulted in Mr. C. M. Sequeira winning the Championship for 1928. | The Colony's Open Championship was a great success, having attract- ed many outside players. There were twelve entrants and resulted in Sir H. E. Pollock winning the Championship for 1928. This, com- petition brought about many sur- prise results and we can predict further surprises in the next com- petition. Many entrants who were considered outsiders having given first class players extremely hard games and in some cases won the decision. This indicates that the standard of play is improving, Henry Pollock, the Colony a Cham- which is very gratifying and helps plon. Mr. Nightingale wished Sir to justify the value of the club. Henry a speedy recovery from the

- Radio Match

recent unfortunate accident.

Rose, italy-Prince Almone of Savoy d'Aosta, Duke of Spoleto, and second son of the Dake and Ducbeus d'Aosta (Helen of France), who will lead the Italian expedi tion up Mount Everest-the world's highest, 29,141 feet. The route will. be through Sringar and Keator.

A radio match was played with The chairman was pleased, to wel- Manila. Owing to a misunderstand-come back to the fold, Mr. S. G. ing the match was abandoned after Hayes. He felt sure that Mr. playing from 8 pm until 5 a.m. Hayes would strive hard to win one The experience gained in this kind of the cups.

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and in spite of being hard press- ed by Johnstone and Gittins, he nianaged to hold his ad- vantage to the end. The finish of the race was very exciting, and Lyon just won by a touch. John- stone and Gittins dead-heated for second place. Lyon's time was 60.3/5 sees,

The Back Stroke

Five competitors started for the 100 yards Back Stroke race, a feature of which was that two Chinese took part and one of them (Leung Sui-man) won in convinc- ing style

At the start, Johstore led the "feld," but Leung went in front in the second length, closely fol lowed by Morokuma who also passed Johnstone. From this point, the race developed into a struggle for supremacy between these two, the Chinese managing to shake the Japanese off when only a few feet from the finishing point. Leung touched the bath wall 1.1/5 secs. before Moro- kuma, whilst Johnstone was a fraction of a second behind the Roza Japanese in third place. Pereira did not finish the race whilst the other Chinese (Yeung

The Ying-wah was badly left. times registered were: Leung, 76.2/5 secs., Morokuma, 76.3/5 seca., and Johnstone, 77.1/5 secs.

Championship events to be de- cided to-day are:-220 yards Free Style and 100 yards Breast Stroke.

HOCKEY

Jeffries, T. Seddon, F. Allen, E. 0. Murphy, F. Munn, A. J. Ashby, F. R. Ashton, R. Murray, T. J.

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The following will represent the .1.C.A. 1st XI. against the HLK. Hockey Club 2nd XL at King's of play was considerable and it is The thanks of the club, continued Park, on Monday next at 5.00 p.m. The Y.M.C.A. will play in whites: hoped to be able to encourage it. the chairman. were due in a very-D. Harvey, E. R. Robinson, A. C. The thanks of the clab are extended great measure to their enthusiastic to the Hong Kong operator, who, not and energetic secretary, Mr. J. S. knowing the first thing about chess, Smith, whose resignation from the showed considerable "patience and post he much regretted. endurance" in sticking-out this The chairman also expressed Reserves: A. R. Kinross, P. affair.

thanks to the contributor of the Sands. Finance. As can be seen by the Chess Notes in the "S. C. M. Post." Istatement, the club has no financial and also to all the members who

worries. We are very fortunate in had rked hard for the Club. having the free use of the Central In conclusion the chairman wish- British School hall. A central meeted the club long life and success. ing place is one of the most im- portant factors in the management of this club and we are extrmeely grateful to the Central British School.and our President for their kindness in this matter.

(Applause),

The Officials

The officials for the ensuing year were elected na follows:-

President, Mr. G. F. Nightingale; Vice-President. Mr. J. S. Smith; The Hon. Secretary regrets that Hon. Secretary, Mr. C. E. Wong; he is unable to carry on in this Hon. Treasurer, Mr. S. G. Hayes; capacity and tenders his resigna-Captain, Mr. C. M. Sequelra: Com- tion.

mittee, Messrs. B. Saltau, H. W. Randall and D. E. Carvalho.

At the beginning of the year we had the pleasure of a visit by the

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'It was decided to meet every Tuesday and Friday at the Central British School, commencing at 5.30 p.m. each evening.

On the proposition of Mr.. Hayes, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Nightingale for cconducting the meeting and for the interest he had taken in the affairs of the Club.

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Terence was made to Moore sustain. ing dumage to his jaw. As a mui- ter of fact Saunders, his opponent, is the unfortunate participant who was so hurt. Now, however, it is understood, the latter is in fine fighting teim and suffers no effects.

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