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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1929.

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TENNIS

ANNUAL CHINESE R.C. TOURNAMENT

MIXED DOUBLES DRAW

THE CHINA MAIL,

HOME FOOTBALL.

NELSON OVERWHELM

WREXHAM

London, Yesterday. In Division III. (Northorn sec- SOUTH CHINA A.A.tion) of the Football League to

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EVENTS FOR FORTHCOMING MEETING

LADIES' INCLUDED

From the time of its inception some

The draw in the Open Mixed Doubles

From a very humble beginning, the Tournament organised by the Chinese South China Athletic Association has. Recreation Club, resulted as follows:- through dink of hard work and perse

M. K., La and Mias Enid Lo bye;

verance on the part of its members, K. L. Ho and Mrs. Chlu Tsun-chiurisen to the top rung of the ladder in

A. D. Humphreys and Mrs,,James;

so far as sports in this Colony are E. C. Fincher and Mrs. Sayer v. M. W. concerned.

and Miss G. Lo: Mr. Mrs. Hambly. Thomas day and and 36. McCaw; Major Lucas and Mrs. Totten ham v. A. H. Cracle and Mrs. Adams; S. A. Rumjahn and Miss C. Botelho v. H. D. Rumjahn and Mrs. Gull; L.: Goldman and Mrs. Miles v. J. S. McEachran and Mrs. Taylor; Horace Lo and Mrs. Bradbury v. G. W. Sewell

and Misa Heeney,

The first round will commence on Munday next and is to be completed by October 17 while all second round ties Bre to bo played on or before October! 26.

SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF. SUBSCRIPTIONS

INSTALMENT SYSTEM

day, Nelson defeated Wrexham by four goals to nil, at Nelson.- Reuter.

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Goals.. P. W. D. L F. A. Ph. Part Vale 9 90 127

626 Stockport

7 8 2 0 24 Tranmere.. 8 4 2 2 21 14 10 8 12

Accrington S. Shields.. 7 5 0 2 10 9 10 Crewe

8.31 10 12 10

16 7 Darlington Rochdale York

In another article, Mr. Capell exploded the theory that the im puise to slag. is wanting in the English, notwithstanding ' our shamefaced reticence where our own National Anthem is concerned. He pointed out that so long as we have a John Coates we need not despair of our tradition of solu singing.

Casual Habits

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NOTICE..

ANNUAL GENERAL.

TMEETING will be held at the tober, 1929, at 5.30 pm. Pavilion on FRIDAY, the 11th Oc

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 'on, FRIDAY, the 11th Octo- holding of the GENERAL MEET- ber, 1929, immediately after the

ING, a drawing for the redemp- tion of thirty (30) Debentures will be held.

The table for the section now the sweetness of comfort from But even after we have extracted stands as follows:-

every possible source, we are com pelled to admit (If we are fair to ourselves) that, while we have natural musical endowment, we overy reason to be grateful for our have less reason to congratulate ourselves upon the use to which wa have put those talents. We can at least be thankful, however, that in various quarters there have 7 arisen men who have the courage to rebuke us for our casual habits, and who have the enterprise to ut- 7tempt some kind of organization in T the different spheres of our musters walving the six months' notice ocal life.

Chestoriek

Rotherham

15 years ago, the South Cum Anne the Association has devoted its ains to th the promoting and organising of sports Donster Baseball, basket ball, volley ball, track Wrexham of all kinds in particular, football, Nelson and fiek, tenda, swimming, etc. The Southport success which has met the offarts of Barrow ita mahers in this direction speaks Carlisle well of the efficient and thorough Hartlepools manner in which they have gone about their task, more especially when one takes into consideration the fact that at the time of its inception, Chinese, as a whole jooked with disfavour an sports and Athletics.

With the growth and prosperity of of the South China Athletic Associa tion many Chinese reorganisations, clubs and associations have been said that their success has been due to the Reeds gown by the South Chian Athletic Association,

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ENGLISH & MUSIC

THEIR TALENTS AND HOW

THEY USE THEM

CRITICS IN CONCLAVE

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ย Individuals may not be in sym- pathy with this or that scheme, but at such a time' as this, when the indifference or enthusiasm of overy single musician in this country is an important factor in determining the course of our musical history, it is clearly the duty of each of us to look beyond personal antipathies and think only of the common weal.

the

I have remarked upon, the agree ment of the contributors to the "Music Bulletin" upon one point. It is more than a little significant that these writers (writers of various schools and with differing vlexypoints) should all point out the same falling in us. It is the fail-

At the beginning of this. year Why not pay us you play" inf

invited a number of critics to write The South Chinu Athletic in the "Music Bulletin" on lawn tennis, even us a motorist may Association has before it the ambition talents of the English for the pay as he and his family ride? In of training the younger generation of various departments of music anding with which, as a nation, we other words, why not an instalment China to be good sportsmen, both enmusic-making. It was interesting have always been associated, in scheme for club subscriptiona? 1 the field ant" off, and with this view, to discover that most of the writers polities, warfare, commerce, judicial imagine that the hot and bothered has caused an annual athletic meet sounded a common note at some matters, and art. We dislike pro-

This athletic meet has been Buccess- fully held for the past six years and

per organization. The curious

honorary treasurer of almost any to be held each year for its members. point or other in their discussions,thing is that we have a great gift

club would be only too eager to explain why hot," says S. Brace this year, as in former years, & sinillar Harris in the "Evening Standard."

"It is difficult enough," he would Plateau on October 13 and 14.

meet will be held at the Caroline May, "to collect 200 subscriptions order to extend the benefit of physical In once a year. If I am to be asked culture to it: female members, the to collect them once a month then South China Athletic Association has my unprofitable post can pass to added

been

several events to this meet

In the oper events, those who are

be a diplomat and a chartered ac-exclusively for members of the gentle countant rolled into ano.

sex to enable them to participate and Nevertheless the disclosure has display their prowess on the field of

made to me that one sport. London club, of good social stand- ing and high playing prestige--the name I am not at liberty to mention --has in being a duly sanctioned "easy payment" system.

Easy Terms

I have heard of intormal arrange- ments of the kind between patient treasurers and young members who like-to-pay by hatves or quarters; but a scheme bearing the stamp of official approval ia, fancy, rare in lawn tennis, or, indeed, in other athletics.

for administration. This has been proved by many a crisis in the past. little or nothing, and we resolutely Experience, however, teaches

refuse to anticipate trouble.

A Critical Perled

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writes Basil Maine in the "Morning Post." That note can be interpret ed thus:--Doubtless our native music is potentially equal (superior, talent for this or that aspect of

countries, but for a variety of in some instances) to that of other

that talent. in such a way as to ish music is passing through a reasons we have failed, to invest

There can be no doubt that Eng- secure the most profitable results. critical period just now, and if our Let us take the various depart heritage is to be saved, every ments in turn. Dr. Nicholas Gatty musician must decide to pull his non-members or the South China Wrote on the talent of the English weight in the boat. It matters not sirous of taking part in such, events, this field we are hindered by a lack may wish to be stroked by Sir Athletic Association and who are defor Opera and pointed out that in which crew he decides to join. He

дре requested to kindly enter in the of tradition. Briefly, his conclu- Thomas Beecham in the Imperial name of a Club, Association or School.sion was that however much an

League of Opera boat, or by Mr. The following are the open events: enthusiastic minority may desire to Lionel Powell in one of the Fer

Relay Race-Men's 800 nietroa make opera a habit of mind in this manent Orchestra boata, or by the (teams of 4), Boy Scouts' 400 metres country, we are compelled to admit B.B.C. in the other P.O. boat. He (teams of 4), Giris' 400 metres (teams that as yet we have not even-laida And it difficult to make a de-

the foundations.

cision, but let him remember that Bonavia told us that English play in two boats at the same time. As for our orchestras, Mr. It is inadvisable to attempt to row ers can individually hold their own There is nothing more ludicrously with Continental or American Ineffective than an enthusiasm called upon to meet an emergency. players, especially when they are which is divided against itself." But, as he went on to point out, the radical defect in our orchestras is

of 4)...

The ontry fee for each of the above mentioned events is $1.00. For the con- venience of those non-members desir ing to participate, entries for such events will be extended to October 5, It should be eraphasised that in 1929.

Entries after that date cannot the club referred to the vast be accepted. majority of the membors do what is done in every club of which 1 have had experience they paying to make ends meet by the risk the lack of organization, and even their annual subscription in a lump expedient of launching new open Mr. Percy Grainger's obliging flat sum and get the ordeni over. But tournaments. of which there are-al-teries-in-a-recent letter cannot blind there are in nearly all clubs young ready more than enough. In other us to the obvious facts that there sters-both boys and giris-whose words, players' from outside are ex-is a, scarcity of leaders, a lament. salary-earning capacity has not depected to pay in part for the ten-able lack of rehearsals, and veloped as fast as it presently willnls of the members,

system at all in the choice of con-

or as rapidly 49 their keenness for The truth is that many lawn ductors.

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The numbers of the Debentures drawn will be published in the Hong Kong Government Gazette and the local Newspapers, and holders of drawn Debentures may, upon giving notice to the Tressur-

on the 31st October, 1929, to the to which they are entitled, apply Treasurera, Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth & Fleming. for payment of 31st October, 1929. the principal and interest to the

By Order of the Committee, L. S. GREENHILL,

Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong, 2nd October, 1929.

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Mr. Ernest Kuhe wrote upon a

been brought to Budapest in 200 A lump sum of from five to ten their pleasure. An eight guinea subject which he can discuss with Waggons, a quantity which taxes guineas is a high hurdle for the yearly subscription-which is authority, and gave a number of the consuming capacity of the lad of 19 earning 80s. a week. Yet higher than the average-works out very sound reasons why we should capital to the uttermost and, he is the player who is sound in at a weekly rate of about 38. 3d not put too much trust in the Eng-statistically, entaile the absorption wind and limb if not strong in For this in many cases club mem-lish tradition of light opera aud of three to four kilos of melon a finance the very member most bers get not only lawn tennis but musical playa.

also the advantages of a social club composers?" he asked. Who nowa infants in arms as a pas worth encouraging.

"Where are the day by every Inhabitant, including The concession I have mentioned music, dancing, bridge, table days has any sense of the style In all probability a slump in the ing at the opening of Friern but when he cause to me he pour

General Sir Ian Hamilton, speak and to others from the other bottle, is specially formed to meet the tennis, and so on. How far will which is required to continue the fruit will cause it to be used up Barnet Fair by H.R.H. Princess ed out wine into my glass from needs of young players. To ensure auch a sum as 38. 3d. go in purchas-English light opera tradition? as pig's food before the month is Beatrice, said that in measuring the both boitles. Afterwards I learnt priyscy no one but oficials of the ing theatre tickets or jaunts in the Writing pn the subject of music ended, for Hungary's melon export worth of club and the member, concerned country?

another person's good why, but I need not enter into that knows of the arrangement, which! The difficulty of keeping up mem-

criticism, Mr. Calvocoressl assured is limited to five or six waggons deeds we were apt to take ourselves now. Anyway, was glad of all us that the best of the British sent to Vienna dally, and a decreases the standard. We forgot to give the champagne I could get. None is varied to meet individual needs. bership is largely due to competi- critics are "more thorough and far ing quantity to Berlin and Munich, extra credit for age. Sir Ian re of you young people have any There are no extra charges for in- tion from the public courts. Here less all of a piece than the French, as Germany is now flooded with ferred to Princess Beatrice's great nation of the greatness of Queen terest or administrative expenses.

players can get all the tennis they far more lucid and torse than the Italian melons, which are slightly work on behalf of sick and disabled Victoria or of the terror of a Clubs usually can well afford to want, on a surface which is often 1 German." But he, too, pointed out cheaper though not finer than the people, and said that as a girl even subaltern finding himself face to wait for their money, for expendi. superior to that at the poorer clubs, that we lack organization in this Hungarian fruit. ture on rent, ground upkeep and, at a cost of a shilling or two for sphere. Critics who write for the The melons grown here are of the forlorn

she showed this ihelination to help face with her in the drawing-room, playing material is spread over the ench game.

she standing and her ladies all Press "are expected to combine various species, the finest being the Forty-eight years ago, whole year, whereas the bulk of the In effect they are enjoying the qualities as different as those of a Turkestan, the Pineapple, and the subaltern, just landed in England

around her listening. * revenue comes in in a flood of facilities of "easy payment" and racehoras, a dray horse and Cantaloupe, The Togo-bright with his arm still in a sling from simple things about my wounds and "Actually she only asked me subscriptions in the early summer.

decline to face the immediate hawker's pony! A more encourag-green and as small as an orange the Battle of Majuba. Hill, he was the field hospital. But I was not The obstacle in the way of a wide-financial sacrifice which would give tng note was struck by Dr. Whit is the favourite fare of the poorer commanded to dine at Osborne with very strong yet, and I felt the room spread adoption of the system will them the competitive benefits and taker, for the subject upon which classes, and the Greek melon, a the Royal Household in order that, beginning to turn round about me. be the lack of kind-hearted social fun of club membership he wrote, namely, Choral Music tomato-plak fruit which may grow he might be presented afterwards Perhaps I was going to make an treasurers willing to

this though they may spond in a provides an

the one. outstanding to the size of pumpkin, coats the to the great Queen Victoria. honorary post into a whole-time oc-year more than joining a club example of a department in which equivalent of one halfpenny the

ass of myself, and then suddenly cupation.

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Facing Queen Victoria our native genius has been organiz-pound.

gomething like a tiny shadow of a I mention the "pay as you play" ed and developed, and few will die-

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