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TENNIS CHAMPIONS THIRD VICTORY

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yet we cherish a very strong desire recognise each other and share what- to keep up this game as long as we ever difficulties which might be be- exist, and to take the lessons of fore them with that sama friendly cricket with regard to discipline understanding as in sport. and esprit de corp as guiding prin- In conclusion, Mr. Southorn said that they wero all indebted to the BEAT"ciples in our sporta activities.

What we could not do in cricket, C.R.G., for the opportunity to meet Winners in all three divisions of however, we managed in the Tennis, there that afternoon and hoped that the Hong Kong Lawn Tonnis League League. We have won all the three opportunity would arise for many -a difficult-feat which they have divisions for the third time In mic-more auch happy gatherings..

Bouquet For Mrs. Southorn performed three times thus put- cession: All the pairs in the teams

Mrs. Southorn was then presented ting up a record which, in the words did exceptionally well, and the Lo of Mr. H. R. B. IIancock, Presidont brothers went through all their with a bouquet in a silver vase by of the Lawn Tennis Association, matches with not a single defeat. Miss Cheung, daughter of the Hon.

Treasurer of the C.R.C. is hard to beat, the Chinese (Applause).

The function closed with cheers At present, in view of the inade- Recreation Club were "At Home"

and cosmopolitan quacy of space, we have to confine for Mrs. Southorn, called by Mr. gathering on Saturday, when a fine ourselves to only cricket and tennis, Ng Sze-kwong; for the visitors, call- afternoon's sport was enjoyed by and to limit our membership to the ed by Mr. C. F. Lee, Hon. Secretary all in the true "get-together" apirit, facilities available. but it is my of the C.R.C.; and for the C.R.C.,

Amongst those present wore His earnest hope that the day will soon cailed by Mr. Hancock.

Result of Matches Excellency the Officer Administer come when we shall be able to ex

The tennis matches played re- Ing the Government (the Hon. Mr. tend our activities to meet the needs W. T. Southern, C.M.G.) who was of a greater percentage of our busi-salted as follow:--

"A" Division accompanied by Mrs. Southern and neas community, so that, through

Dr. Tottenham and J. S. McEach- Capt. Whyte, A.D.C., Sir Shou-son them, and the medium of sports, wo Chow and Lady Chow, and Lady Ho shall be in a better position to do ran (Rest) lost to Ng Sze-kwong

Sir bit to support

Ceell and G. Choa, 3-8; lost to K. La Ho Tung,

The afternoon's sport consisted of Clementi's "get together" move- and T. C. lu, 5-6; lost to M. K. and tennis, in which players of the ment, as I am one of the very strong M. K. Lo, 3-8.

S. A. and H. D. Rumjahn (Rest),; C.R.C., engaged mixed pairs chosen believers. that the sports clubs of from representatives of other Clubs the Colony, both Chinese and for-beat M. K. and M. W. Lo, 6-5; beat in the three divisions of the league, eign, are capable of doing much Ng Sza-kwong and C. Choa, 8-3; and some closely contested matches more in this direction and to better beat K. L. Ho and T. C. Iu, 5-6,

other agencies. S. E. Green and J. C. Laurie were witnessed.

(Rest) lost to M..K. and M. W. Lo. 5-6; lost to Ng Sze-kwong and C. Choa, 4-7; lost to K. L. Ho and T. C. Iu, 3-8.

Jour

advantage than

Tea was served on the lawn dur-(Applause).

Mr. Ng Sze-kwong then asked ing the afternoon, whilst with char acteristic C.R.C., hospitality, the Mr. Hancock to say a few words.

Mr. Hancock's Remarks Mr. Hancock said that before

music.

bar was thrown open to all comers'

- "B" Division during the "At Home." The Band

W. A. Nowers and R. M. Hender of the Punjab Regiment was in asking Mrs. Southorn to distribute attendance, and enlivened the pro- the Shields of the three divisions son (Rest), lost to Lau Man-ching ceedings with a fine programme of of the Lawn Tennis League, he and Ng Kam-chuen, 4-7; beat H. Lo wished to take the opportunity of and W. Hung, 6-5; lost to Kwok Po- After the tennis came the dia-congratulating the C.R.C., on the Po-kan and Ma Wan-but, 2-9. record which they had established,

Iu Tak-lam and Ho Wal-hing tribution of the League Shields and in winning all the three trophies. Rest) lost to Lau Man-ching and Club prizea, which was gracefully --(Applause).

Ng Kam-chuen, 4-7; lost to H. Lo performed by Mrs. Southorn, Danc-

Hancock said. and W. Hung, 5-6; lost to Kwok Ing was also indulged in to jazz customary Bow

establish Po-kan and Ma Wan-but, 2-9. music by the "Sonorn" Orchestra. records as... at the Olymple T. Isomura and M. Kitajima'

President's Speech

sports at Amsterdam and at (Rest) lost to Lau Man-ching and Before the distribution of prizes, Home in cricket. The CRC, Ng Kam-chuen, 4-7; lost to H. Lo wor ali three divisions and W. Hung, 3-8; lost to Kwak Mr. Ng Sze-kwong, President of the had C.R.C.. address the gathering as of the Lawn Tennis League for Po-kan and Ma Wan-but, 3-8.. follows:-

three years in succession and thus

was,

Mr.

to

"Division

was: C. Barretto and H. A. Barros Your Excellency, Mrs. Southorn. established a record which

(Reat) lost to Cheung Chi-wing and Mr. Hancock, Ladles and Gentle-hard to beut.-(Applause).. men-It is my privilege again this Mr. Hancock congratulated the Chan Wah-po, 4-7; lost to Chin year to extend to you, on behalf of C.R.C., on their success and pro-Tsun-chin and Lau Man-kwong, 4-7; the C.R.C., a very cordial welcome.creded to say that in the first divi- lost to Choy Ping-fan and Ip Kuu. It has always been, and I am sure sion of the Lawn Tennis League 5.6.

C. H. Atkins and H. A. Noronha it will always be, the policy of our the Club had been very fortunate Committees to make our annual "Atin being able to call upon the ser (Rest) beat Cheung Chi-wing and Home" occasions when our members vices of the veterans of the game-Chan Wah-po, G-5; lost to Chin tu meet their foreign friends on such players as M. K. and M. W. Tsun-chin and Lau Man-kwong, 3-6 Lo and Ng Sze-kwong, many times lost to Choy Ping-fan and in Kan. singles Champion of the Colony 5-6. (Applause).

a day of healthy companionship and, In this respect, your presence to day is the more welcome.

C. C. Ma and A. White (Rest) Throughout the season they had beat Cheung Chi-wing and Chan We are exceedingly honoured in having with us His Excellency the lost only six sets, winning 48. This Wab-po, 6-5, lost to Chin Taun-citin was the third time the C.R.C., had and Lau Man-kwong, F-6; lost to Officer Administering. the Govern ment, whose presence to-day is in performed the "hat trick," a per- Choy Ping-fan and Ip Kau, 3-8.

formance which they had every The final results were deed encouraging. Our welcome is right to be proud of. The Shield extended to one who is

not only for the second. division of the head of the Government, but also League had been won outright. interested ta sports for the good of For some time, the League had been the community, (Applause).

unable to find out who the donor To Mrs. Southern, too, we feel

Lof the trophy was or what were the most grateful for coming here, and conditions under which it had been

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Handicap Doubles Winners- Hong Kong Tennis League Shield for having so kindly consented to presented. After a long search,"A" DIVISION: Captain of the Lau Fuk-ki and Cheung Wing-kue; Runners-up-Tso Chung-yan and distribute the *prizes.

Mrs. they were able to establish that Dr Team-M. K. Lu. Southorn, I am sure, needs no in- Forsyth, great supporter of

Hong Kong Tennis League Shield Ng Shau-kwan.

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Hong Kong Tennis League Shield Ting-wal,

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the "C" DIVISION-Captain of the. E. Yeoh; Best Bowling AverTM | Jean Borotra beat Crole Rees 4-6, various social and charitable organ-Shield more times than any other Team-Cheng Chi-wing. isations. The success of the M.C.L. Club, the League had pleasure in

Club's Tennis Tournament: age-Hung Wal-chiu,

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members of the "Rest" mony to her untiring efforts which keeping of the Club(Applause). Ng Sze-kwang; Runner-up-Yew the

teams taking part in the Proceeding, Mr. Hancock said Man-kit. resulted in a record collection for

matches. These were focal and other charities. I would that the League worried for a time

Championship Doubles Winners afternoon's

by the Captains of take this opportunity to wish her about a new Shield for the second Ng Sze-kwong and Ng Sze-received and the M.C.L. bazaar, which is division, but they were not kept cheung; Runners-up-Lau Fuk-ki the three teams:-S. E. Green ("A" team); R. M. Henderson ("B" coming off again very soon, even worrying for long, as a new Shield and Cheung Wing-kue. better success this year. (Applause), was presented by Mr. Lo Cheung Handicap Singles "A"-Winner-team); and Lt. C. H. Atkins ("C":

shin, another., big supporter of Lau Fuk-kf; Runner-up-Chan team). Review of the Year

tennis. He was sure that theyHip-wo. Before we proceed with the dis-were all, grateful to Mr. Lo for his

Handicap Singles "B"-Winner Miss A. M. Royden arrived here tribution of prizes, I would like to

generosity-(Applause).

--Ng Shau-kwan; Runner-up-by the "President Polk" on Satur- review, very briefly, our sporta In conclusion Mr. Hancock said Wong Kwok-ming.

day. activities for the past year. In the that he would like to take the op Cricket League last season, we were portunity, on behalf of all, to pro- seventh out of the teams competing, pose a vote of thanks to the C.R.C, a position which could be consider for their kindness and hospitality ed as fairly satisfactory, in view of that afternoon. He was sure that the fact that, for several years pre-all would go away pleased and vious to this, we had to fight very happy. Gatherings like this hard to avoid baing presented with were good because they helped to misunderstandings that the wooden spoon. Although our banish performances in the Cricket League existed between peoples with differ- whave never been very encouraging, ent outlooks. (Applause).

"Charming and Helpful" After distributing the prizes, Mrs. Southorn expressed thanks to Mr. Ng Sze-kwong for his welcome and the good things he had said. A gathering of the sort they had' the pleasure of attending that after- noon was both a charming · and: helpful enterprise from which all sections derived benefit by being brought into social contact.. (Applauss).

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Mra Southors then referred to. the forthcoming M. C. L. Fair and neked all to come and help to make it a success. She also associated herself with what Mr. Hancock had sald. The "At Home" was certainly one of the most happy and successful events of the vent..

Mr. Southorn, said that he was surprised when he was asked by Mr. Ng Sze-kwong' to say a few words. He had protested, but to no avall, that his wife was quite |capable of taking care of herself, and could speak for them both.

The "Get Together" Spirit Mr. Southor said he would re echo both Mr. Ng and Mr. Hancock in their reference to the "get together" spirit and say that there was nothing like it whether foster- ed on the tennis courts, the cricket fold, or as in his case latter- ly, on the bowling green. It also helped them when they met outside, whether in politics or business, to

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