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POLICE SPORTS

SUCCESSFULLY. HELD ON

NEW YEAR'S DAY”

THE RESULTS

THE CHINA MAIL,

had been omitted, let their parenta report the fact and they (the or ganisors) would do their best to put matters right for such children.

"Great Activity"....

In conclusion, Mr. James said that come-perple.ware-fond of-refor ring to the so-called lack of activity-

TO-DAY'S RADIO

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The public are notified that all

With the sun shining brightly, the first time it had been kind to in the Police Force.. His reply to wireless receiving licences issued, the Police in at least three years, such people was to point out to them during 1928 expired December 31, the annual Christmas Tree party that during the past two years the 1928.

The licensing fee for the current year is five dollars.

and New Year Children's Sports of Force had increased in strength-by- Licences may be obtained at the the Police Force were Buccessfully 80 children. That was what he call-licensing section of the Government Radlo Office on the ground floor of held on the grounds of the Police ed great activity!

After the distribution of prizes, the P. & O. Building in Des Voeux Recreation Club, Happy Valley,

Mrs. Wolfe was: presented with Road Central. yesterday afternoon.

There was a large attendance of lovely bouquet of flowers, tied with members of the For accompanied the Pollee colours, by little Miss Joan by their wives and children, and Dredger, and on the call of the Clown many friends. In the attendance (Mr. W. Ward) who led the cheer were noticed, the Hon. Mr. E. D. C.ngs cach, prize winner came Wolfe, CM.G., and Mrs. Wolfe, for his or her award, three rousing M.B.E., Mr., and Mrs. T. H. King, cheers and a lusty "tiger" were Mr. and Mrs. L. H. V. Booth, Mr. given for Mrs. Wolfe by the many and Mrs. W. Kent, Mr. and Mrs. children present.

The C. S. P.'s Speech * W. le Bart Sparrow, Mr. D.

Receiving. Hicences are issued to any person regardless of nationality upon payment of the fee.

The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the Gay-

ernment radio station on the Peak, the wave-length being_300-metres.

Burlingham and other dßcials of The Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, The call sign of the station la

the Force.

of

1.48 p.m.-Weather Report. 5.30 p.m. to 6.80 p.m.-Demon- atration Programme.

7.48 p.m.-Evening Weather Re-

***C.M.G. (Captain Superintendent

of Police) then the

addressed G.O.W. The front of the Club, facing

the

first gathering He lawn, was gally decorated with flags and a string of small electric bulbs, all expressed thanks to the organ Thanks for the loan of the flagasers of the function, and said that as far as he could remember, the are due to Mr. Richard Lee of the children had never had a more de- port. Lee Gardens. In the centre of the lightful afternoon than that one. 8 p.m. to 10,80 p.m.-Evening grounds was a huge Christmas Tree

(Cheers).

Programme (Victor Records). heavily laden with delightful pre-

"Russian Inn" Medley sents for the kiddies.

Waltzes, Kirilloff's Balalaika Or. chestra.

"Gloze Props" and "My Old

Even the sun, Mr. Wolfe said, had come out to make it a bright after

• Entertaining The Riddles noon and thus ensure the enjoyment The proceedings opened with an of all. In fact, this was the first Interesting sports programme, time in two or three years that the Shako"-Harry Dearth, Bass. whilst a coco-nut shy, donkey rides sun had been so kind to them, and and a Clown and Charlie Chaplin they were all thankful for the helped to amuse the younger child beautiful weather.

of

"Trees" and "Invictus"-John Brownlee, Baritone,

"Prelude in G Minor" and

ren who did not take part in the. In connection with the sports and "Fugue in G Minor"-Marcel races. Afterwards tea was served Christmas Tree party, Mr. Wolte Dupre, Organ. i around the Christmas Trees. This sald. he must mention the names of "Father O'Flynn" and "Glori- was arranged by the ladies of the, the organisers. Messrs. James, ຄນ Devon"-Robert Radford, Force, and the children were given Taylor and Thorpe and their ea Bass. A rare treat.

sistante (Messrs. Alexander and "Song of the Lute” apd ̧"Tann- Then excitement ran high

Baker), to whom the thanks of one hauser" (Oh, Hall of Song)-- amangat the youngsters when and all were dug They had all put Maria Jenitza, Soprano. Charlie and the Clown went to in a lot of hard work to make the "The Question" and "The An- fetch Father Christmas.

function.the unqualified success that swer" Reginald This kindly old gentleman was, it had been..

F.R.C.O., Organ. heartily cheered by the fttle ones,

"Wait" and "In An Old Fashion-- and then he proceeded to hand out! presents from the Christmas Tree, calling each recipient by name,

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fact which greatly puzzled the child ren as to how "Santa" knew every body.

A feature of the entertainment was a demonstration by Mr. Ritchie,

The Clown & Charlie

Gosa-Custard,

A special vote of thanks, Mr.ed Town John Turner, Tenor,

Wolfe said, was due to their old "To Pass the Time Away" and

friend the Clown (Mr. W. Ward) "Once Upon a Timo"-Melville'

who had come every year to enter Gideon, Baritone,

..

John McCormack, Tenor.

tain them. He did not know what "Just a Cottage Small" and they would do if ever Mr. Ward "Through All the Daye To Be" said: "I'm fed up," and kept away. with Mr. Ward there, the mothers "Gavotte" and "Minuet"--Fritz a radio enthusiast, of his Jansen could safely let their children romp Kreisler, Violin. loud speaker erected on the lawn about secure in the knowledge that "Deep River" and "Irish Reel" which broadcasted music from a the Clown would. bok affer them-Flonzaley Quartet. gramophone cunningly connected to and see that they tame to no harm. "Duna" and "Gipsy Love Song" the amplifier and concealed under a canvas awning on the verandah of(Cheers), Charlie Chaplin (Mr.Rainald Werrenrath, Baritone. "Paddy". Condon) had also helped to amuse the kiddiea; and he (Mr. Wolfe) thanked him also..

the Club-house.

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"Moment Musicale" and "Rosa munde" (Ballet Music) Philadel- At the conclusion, Mrs. Wolfe,

phis Symphony Orchestra. M.B.E., gave away the prizes to the) Mr. Wolfe then led the gathering "Roses of Picardy" and "Dear

Pal successful compotitors in the after in singing "For they are Jolly good Old

ofs. Mine" John

AM noon's races, as well as the lawn

fellows" in honour of the organisers McCormack.

"Ma Curly Headed Babby" and boyis prizes won in P.R.C., compati-')

and their assistants and then called tions during the past year.

for three chears and a "tiger." It"The Sweetest Story Ever Told"— met with a hearty response from the Hulda Lashanska, Soprano. adults as well as the children.

"Blame the Parents" Before the distribution of prizes, Sub-Inspector James addressed ho Ho first thankera. gathering. Wolfe for consenting to ·áway the prizes, which had

Sports Prizes

By The Waters of Minnetonka"

and "Under the Leaves"-Reneo

The sporta prize-winners were as Chemet. "Violin. follow:-

"Long, Long Ago" and "Annie won 25 yards race (girls under 8 Laurie"-Hulda Lasbanska. that afternoon, and in bowls dur-years)-1, Elsie Hunt; 2, Eileen "March of the Caucasian Chief" ing the year.

Barnott; 3, Paula Hollands; 4, Beryl and "Danse Orientale"-Philadel-

phia Symphony Orchestra. Carey.

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many grown-ups, both ladies and men, undoubtedly helped to make it

25 yards race (boys under 8 years)-1. Walter Evans; 2, B.

Hellands; 3, Rose Ogg.

50 yards race (boys under 12: years). 1, Charlle Evans; 2, a very happy day for the children. Neville Booker; 3, Henry Philips.

The speaker said that they did all 10 yards race (girls under 12 they could for the children, and if years).)-1, Helen Grimmett; 2, any did not come to the sports, and Marie Glendenning; 3, Dorothy therefore missed the fun, they had Moss. their own parents to blame. The or

50 yards Children's Skipping ganisers had broadcasted the funcmec.-1, Mavis Glendenning: 2, tion in every possible way-by telo- Ellen Grimmett; 3, Dorothy Moss.. phone and even, radio--asking every 50 yards Ladies' Egg and Spoon parent to give the names of all their race.-1, Miss D. Hunt; 2, Miss P. children for presents from Father Hunt. Christmas,

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50 yards Children's Potato Race. For some reason which he could 1, B. Hollands; 2; Walter Booker; Fnot understand, some parents were 3, Walter Evans.

reluctant to disclose how many child- 100 yards dash:(men over 35).— Australia.ren they had. Personally, if he had a 1, Mr. West; 2, Mr. King.

thousand children he would send nil 100 yards dash (men under 85).- their names in (Laughter).1, Mr. Shepherd; 2, Mr. Post. However, the organisers were; pre Thread and Needle race (Ladies') pared to help, and if any children Nomination).-1, Mrs. Hollande and Mr. Poat; 2, Mrs: Clark and Mr. Ewes; 9, Mrs. Alexander and Mr. Taylor..

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Bowls Prizes

Lawn Bowls prizes won in com petitions held during the past year by the Police Recreation Club, were also diatributed as follow:-

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Runner-up. Mr. C. Wendell. Bowls Singles Winner, Mr. J. Ora

Runner-up.Mr. A. R.. Clark. Novlees' Handicap. - Winner, [Mr. J. Oram.

Runner-up-Mr. Mist.

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