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THE CHINA MAIL-MONDAY OCTOBER

LYEMUN BEATEN AT

SOOKUNPOO

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ALL BLACKS HAVE TO BATTLE FOR WIN

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Opportunsts

They had very few real chances yesterday, though, as usual, they proved themselves to be first-rate opportunities, as quick as light-| [ning, upon the mis-kick or the dropped pass. Most of their at- tacking, indeed. began with mis- Reduced to ten men. Fisher takes by their opponents upon having left through an injury the which they pounced like hawks. Gunners went all to pieces and the It is their speed both of thought second half saw the Police have and action which should pull them matters almost all their own way, through against all but the pick of although they could only find the the home teams. Speed saved thei net on one occasion Stephens in yesterday, at any rate, and I liked tercepted a low pass by Tommy the look of Mitchell, a fast and Pile and, although partly held aff resolute newcomer OT the left

by three men, ver' contrived to get wing, who had a hand in all the his shot in, the ball glanced in off New Zealand tries the upright, with Durham sighted, to complete his trick"

"Mintey's Good Save

Hart, on the right wing, has al- "hat-ready established himself as a great player, but the midfield men found themselves met by a sturdy defence Page, incidentally, at Only once during this period did arst five-eights, stood unusually the Artillery appear at all dan-close to the scrummage, as he did Following a well placed against Devon and Cornwall, hop- gerous. corner kick by Rivers. Reece made

no doubt, for the sudden ling, a good attempt with a powerful straight cut-through. If be re- header, bat Minter beld and mains in that position he will have some busy afternoons with oppos- was ing back-row forwards. and

cleared.

Towards the end Durham constantly being called upon,

mouth.

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RA (Lyemas):— Durham: Clancy and Harris: Scott Morton and Fisher Rivers. Turner, Edmunds, Knight and Harnell

Nothing But Praise

IN

When a huge wave from an Atlantic squall hit a holiday fishing boat off Point Lookout, Long Island. Irving Billing (left) and Adolph Berliner (right), shown with a friend, were the heroes who lent a helping hand to rescue 20 of their comrades who were swept into the mez and a woman were drowned.

MANY TEAM CHANGES IN LOCAL SOCCER

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in front of him.

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LITERARY NOTES

Á man

“IS VISIONS ABOUT??? DANE WHO KNOWS IRELAND

Delightful Songs Of

The Unseen

PUNGENT TIT-BIT.

SPORT IN THE AIR

Up Above The World So High

“AVIATION MEMOIRS”

In the Aviation Memoirs" of

Finely-Pointed Wit In New Novel

“A HOUSE AND ITS HEAD"

“A "House and Its Head" is remariv ble novel Miss Compton Bunett has invented a technique which is all her own. Ffer book is written almost entirely in dia-

Flight-Lieutenant Cathcart-Jones,logue of a staccato cut and thrust the account of his participation which reads like the script of a with Mr. Ken Waller in the Me: play; description is cat down to the barest minimum, dacazesły bourne centenary air race is one

This technique would mit fer themes. It excellently suits Miss Compton Burnett, for she is con- cerned with the unconacions ex-

of the most interesting sections ever more than a short paragraph, in a book crowded with happen-and a change of scene or time is ings and varied feats of airman abruptly indicated in three or four words as bald as a stage direction. ship. The excitement of prepara- tion is well conveyed, and all the difficulties, the dangers of the journey graphically described.

Flying blind in a storur over the Taurus Mountains, overshoot-posure of their own cruelties, ing Baghdad, springing an oil leak follies, evils, self-deceptions, and above all stupidities by various over the Timor Sea, making

human types. To this end she forced landings” in all sorts of umpromising places, are only a few lays her scene among the upper middle-class society of * Tural of the mishaps experienced, and

career.

it is really a wonder the aviators commmity-fifty years ago and we thus get the detachunent requisite reached Melbourne when they did, to her method Having laid ber and secured third place. This suc“

butterflies out for us, Miss Comp- cess they attribute largely to the to Burnett spears them merciless character of their machine, a de

ly with her, finely pointed with, Havilland Comet More space

El Greco Twist ›“ could have been devoted to this

Not without Inspiration her exciting fight but the writer has goal, who was never certain what he saved a hard drive from Brittain

so many other things to marate, Pablishers refer to the night- For the Midland Counties there was going to happen with: Silva and blocked Tommy Pile's shot

that it forms but part of the picmarish El Greco twist to the book, while on the ground in the goal can be nothing but praise. Their

ture, though the climax to a great at the same time amusing and yet rather frightening (though they pack were magnificent, and be

"To anyone gifted with the pow

rather spoil the effect of this by The Police were good value for hind the serummage they showed

Faithful Picture

er of seeing through the beauties

Early Transfer

adding that the authoress succeeds their win, but at no time did the resolution and enterprise. A pity Delgado,

Of Troubles" of Nature into the Beyond, the

Flight-Lieutenant Cathcart-Jones in persuading us that her own football reach very inspiring stan-Peter Cranmer could not play, for forward for the Recreio, was also

meaning of the more mystic poems was one of those naval officers novel angle is really, a perfectly he might just have turned the a failure and did not avail him-

One has read many novels about in this book will be clear," writes who, when an air arm for the ordinary one; for the whole in- scales, but Keayon, his deputy, did self of the openings made by

Bertie Gosano, "who played very well.

1925. They have all been written F. D. Chepmell, of his "Songs of navy was formed, transferred to dividual merit of this strange And Harris had a queer, but sue magnificent game, feeding hirhe Irish troubles, from 1917 to

Mediterranean, China, and Pales-point remains new throughout and~ cessful afternoon, first as a-prom-winger with glorious passes.

Probably the outstanding player by Irishmen. It has taken the Unseen," adding what shows it and served subsequently in the novel is that the authoress's mes Police: Mintey: Blackburn and C.

on Saturday was Gur/Dane to give a clearer view of all the extraordinary capriciousness tine. The thrills of this service never comes within smile Ple: Brooks, Gough and Britain; T. ising full-back, then, after being

of poetic inspiration-"they were included forced landings in the being ordinary). One must add. Pue. Johnston, Stephens, Green and burt în making a grand save, as ajon view

forward: finally, as the kicker of bachan Singh, the Saints leader, the complications involved.

It is indeed quite astonishing the Midlands" penalty goal.

who has an amazing conception of how well the author of "Spit Written within the space of a few sea, operations against Chinese therefore that "A- House and Its pirates and engagement in quelling Head" is nothing if not caviare The ground was packed and the distribution and does not waste Milk, Nis Petersen." knows Ire days about nine years ago.”

civil disturbance during the Pales and we know that plenty of land. He has his own views upan

A people

do not. like cavire, sun shining when Bayliss kicked one of the balls he sends out to

Altogether, there are 19 poems, tine troubles of 1924 off foor the Countries. A strong his wings.

the troubles. and it is possible which, apart from their thought. Many good photographs ilus- and it must be read slowly, and Good Ball Control gusty wind. blowing generally be-

that these colour his book to some please by both spontaneity and trate every aspect of this life, and very carefully, for the subtleties hind the All Blacks, made condi- A wonderful leader at hockey extent; but on the whole his ac melody, and perhaps it is the very of seaplane management

are so fine. And if you like this. tions difficult, but very soon and one who is renowned for his count runs very closely with that unwillingness to interfere with Leaving the services, the author kind of book, you will revel in this The final of the Women's 80 Wheatley led the Midlands in a stickwork, Gurbachan Singh has moving autobiography published original revelations that prevents had many experiences as a fight dry, salty, pungent tit-hit Metres Hurdles was won by Mias fine rush, the first of many such lost none of his prowess with the about a year ago. "Remembering the correction of such false instructor, and freelance of the H. S. Chien, of Shanghai, who thrusts at the New Zealand de-leather, and he dribbles as well Sion." by Desmond Ryan, who, of

Irhymes as "dawn" and storm" air, the pilot. and trusted cor aviator been presented or pre---

Groundlings are with his feet as he does with a course was in the thick of it all established a new 'National record fence.

One of the briefer songs, called veyer of celebrities from place to sented so well. by clocking 14 2-3 seconds. Miss Gradually it became clear that hockey stick.

Mr. Petersen la accurate not The House of God," sufficiently place. He was closely associated accustomed to think of his occupa Where he is handicapped. how only in his facts; he captures indicates the writer's quality:- with the Late Lieutenant-tion as perilous and nerve-racking. F. Y. Hsu, of Malaya, was second-the Counties were pressing stead-

Catheart-Jones. Commander Glen Kidston and Flight Lieutenant while Miss S. F. Hu, of Honan ily, but every now and again, as a ever, is in weight, and I certainly, with complete success the Irish

Not in the darkened "temple, and Miss E. H. Tsao, of Malaya, pass went astray, the All Blacks don't blame him for not charging! spirit and atmosphere..

few with him from London to gives the airman's version. Not in the altar's glow,

After the first few crashes, and were third and fourth, respective-flashed swiftly into attack.

But alone in the midst of the arid Paris in 1931 in 2 minutes

record which he still holds Other the shock of friends" sudden. plain,

records with Kidston were a 4,000 deaths, he becomes intratue to Sweet as the sound of a silver bellmile flight round Europe, and a fear, and rockets about" the sky

Moes.

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CHINA NATIONAL GAMES

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SHANGHAI WIN

first in 22 9-10

seconds, followed by S. K. Tai, of Shanghai, K. P: Yeh, of Shanghai, and J. T. T. Seng, of Kiangsu

The Women's 100 Metres was won by Shanghai, Miss S. Ls breaking the tape in 13, 710 sec onds. Miss H. S. Chieh, of Shang hai, Miss Y. C. Teng, of Malaya. and A. P. Tang, of Shanghai, came second third and fourth, res pectively.

tack

Grand Tackling

The myssery I know.

Pure as the breath of the sod, Light and fair as the listening air

This is the House of God...

dash of 7,000 miles from London like a jolly schoolboy, the keenest to. Capetown. He has mach to say pleasure being low flying, skim- buildings the keener because for about the character and person-ming over trains and trees and bidden. He is a little callous Light-heartedness patt Perhaps never before has the about the feelings of those below; essential light-heartedness of the but what sport!

ACHIEVEMENT

Central Figure Ward missed Darkie Lee badly on the right-wing

His central figure Barney Me The Malayan Chinese men gam-

Souza Impresses Those sudden raids were menac-

Cleary, is the real Irishman to the ed their first big success "yester-

Another player who impressed tip of his toe-nails, and his some- day in the 200 Metres sprint when ling, and only the most determined

tackling stopped Hart and Solo-ime was Souza, the Saints right-what grim sweetheart Kitty no C. Fu, came

on as they raced for the line back, whose first-time clearances less so. Barney had taken zeal- Back came the Counties, but Page and clever interceptions contribut-ous part in the war against the cleared reatly, and once more, ed largely towards the Saints re- English, but he refused to become. It seems a pity the poet was con- bat he does not pretend to be after a long kick by Bayliss, Newtaining their unbeaten record. activity involved in the Civil War tent with conventional imagery,ality of this lamented airman.

Elms, however, heralded his re which followed the treaty, and for Zealand turned defence into at-

turn to the game after a lapse this he found himself out of more than a mystic who found this

means of expression satisfying. In the Solomon was nearly over a pro- of a fortnight through an ankle favour with both sides.

very mediocre end his fate was the same as that digious man! swayed and heaved injury, with a

of hundreds and thousands of near the Counties line, and then display.

ather young Irishmen of his times; the ball was whipped across to

and though not, it may be said, for Mitchell, who ran and dived and springs in his excitement slithered over for a try, with Har-landed on a corpulent spectator's the usual reason.

toes..

The villain of Mr. Petersen's ris hanging round his knees. A new National record was set Gilbert failed to convert - his Again Page cleared with cool piece is Mr. De Valera, and who in the Javelin Throw by Y. C. kicking in that wind had lost its judgment, and slowly New Zea is to say that Mr. Petersen is not would not Oliver land relieved the pressure, bat-right? Certainly one Peng, of Peiping, who distanced dealiness butt soon 50.275 metres. H. M. Fa, of broke through the centre, and tling their way close enough for venture so far. This novel will Kwangtung, was second, while S. Beamish crashed Mitchell into Gilbert to attempt a drop at goal consolidate the reputation of the M. L. and C. C. Chow, of Liaon touch when another try seemed The Counties still had powder and author of "The Street of the Twenty-five desperate shot though, and Thacker ran Sandalmakers and the transla- ing Province Manchuria, were certain. third and fourth

minutes had gone, and the Coun- strongly and punted ahead, only to [tion from the Danish by Mr. Fukien gained their first suc ties were still full of fight win see Mitchel dash past him to fall Clande Napier is perfectly done. The task cannot have been an easy cess in the Women's High Jump ning the tight scrummage, using on the ball and save the try.

Once more the Midlands were one, but not a line nor a scrap of when Miss J. Y. Tang cleared 132 their feet, only to be driven back metres. Miss M. Y. Ho, of Hunan, by swift opportunism.

pressing crosskick caught by the idiomatic dialogue ever re- Miss ML "Y. Feng, of Kwangtung,

the alert Purchas, and Kenyon minds one that it is a translation and Miss P. L. Sa., of Hupeh, came

As it happened, a darting run slipped though, but swift covering by Hart paved the way to tragedy kept him out secured for the Midlands Pegged down in

NATIONAL RECORD

second, third and fourth.

The Shanghai Men

A Tragedy!

Touch-down Awarded.

their first triumph yesterday when their own 25 they strove gallantly Mitchell was irrepressible, how. in the 110 Metres High Hurdles, S. C. Lin broke the tape in 16 3-5 until a wild kick for touch went ever, and before long he swerved straight into the arms of Mitchell, clear of Thacker and gave an in- who merely had to dash a dozen side pass to McKenzie, a powerful yards for an opposed try. forward, who hurled himself over So at half-time New Zealand led and was awarded the touch-down by six hard-earned points, and we despite muscular attempts to hold wondered what the Midlands him up.ne

seconds, followed by Y C. Huang of Kwangtung, Y. T. Lin, of Nan- king, and C. C. Li, of Malaya, in that order.

MALAYAN SETBACK

AN AUSTRALIAN NOVEL

Some Extravagant Methods

"Brave Music," by Ernest Wells, The Malayan women suffered would do with the wind behind By that time the Midlands' hopes is a theatrical, violent affair which their first defeat in the Volleyball then They soon let us see their of victory had faded, but they had reads like a mixture of the juicier contest when they lost to Hunan intentions for Beamish came some slight recompense for their bits of Dickens, Dumas, and Vic- by 3 to nil, while Shanghai wo away in a grand dribble, and Ken-valiant labours when Harris land-tor Hugo mashed together. The men secured a meritorious win 700 ponted to touch near the New led a fine penalty goal with the last Australians seem to enjoy this kick of a rousing game. A kind of lush writing. Perhaps over the Malayan women in the Zealand 25

The roar of the crowd grew to MIDLAND COUNTIES R Harris there is something in the atmos- Basketball.contest by 47 points to

ja frenzied bellow of excitement as (Coventry); 4. Obolensky (Leicester),phere.de -34, **

The construction is poor, with a In the other ties in the Women's Bayliss kicked ahead and followed H Kenyon (Birmingham), 5. G. Welc Tennis Singles Miss. S. N, Huang, up to force a New Zealand toucher (Derby): C. K. Thacker (Walsall) fresh set of characters introduced

Gwyn Bayliss (Wolverhampton): J of Nanking, beat Miss. S. T. Lu, down, and all the while the Cour Gies (Coventry), A. Walker" (Coven in nearly every one of

pters till one's head of Malaya by 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 ties forwards were pounding and try); A. Wyman (Coventry), dozen

Espin while Miss C. Chen, of Nanking, tearing foot by foot towards the Wheatley: (Coventry), Clarke (Co {ventry). P. E., Dunkley (Harlequina); beat Mrs. H. C. 13, of Malaya, by All Black line.

E-S. G. Beamish (R A. Fand LS-

Sttle 6–2 4–6, 6–3.

cester), A. EL Purchas (Coventry), S. the E. A Anthony (Walsall). (eg in

In the Hen's Singles Lin Bong

Boo, the former National and

sent Malayan, champi

YLing, of Hunza, by 6 while A Chen; of.

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Tease Exc

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NEW ZEALANDERS G. Gilbert; IG. F. Hert, C. J. Oliver, NJA: Mt #chell. D. Solomar, J. R. Page, B. S. Om Sadler, J. E. Manchester, A-Lam- bourne D Dalton's G. Adking, R1 McKenzie, E. Ban King," Best, C. Pep.

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