Middlesex “A”, winners of the Army Rugby Seven-a-Side Tourna ment, are seen above with a replica of the trophy. (“Mail" photo).
Service To Cricket
G. W. Beldam, the old Middlessex
These books hand down to two
prose the beauties and the methods of
cricketer who died on November generations in picture and
The hosts comprised Mr. J. Ralston, Vice-President of the Hong Kong Football Association. Mr. Pryde, Chairman. Mr. Carter, Hon. Secretary, and many captains and secretaries of the Clubs.
Mr. Ralston said: This month in Hong Kong, history has been made. For the first time a full football eleven with reserves has landed on our shores. In the present atmosphere of tension I almost instinctively used the words "invaded our shores"; but. in any case, in view of what we have already seen of their prowess and ability they seem to be going to prove an all-conquering force. in producing the remarkable books, masters who have passed on. These In this connection, we owe a verv"Great Batsmen," and "Great Bow-include several Australians. The deep debt of thanks to Mr: Lee lers and Fieldsmen," his share man closes his chapter. Wai-tong and hig South Chinn being the photographs.
GOLF STARTING TIMES
Sunday's Pairings At Fanling
The following are the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club starting times Fanling, next Sunday:
OLD COURSE
9.12 a.m. A. E. Lissaman, W. J.
Key.
9.16 9.20 9.24
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J. Stenersen, F. Groves.
for
S.
D. M. Biggar, L. Shelden. W. N. A. Smalley, Capt. Holmes.
pioneers. Last Saturday's grand game leaves us with the unanswer- able question whether Mr. Lee's presence on the field would have altered the result; it certainly would have increased our interest in the match.
The brilliant and inspiring play of our visitors has filled us with admir- ation. It would be invidious to single out individuals in a team that played as one. The benefits derived from the games we have seen have been an- preciated by all of us. It has been a rich experience for our local players, our spectators and I hope our guests as well. The results of such an un- precedented experience are imponder- able--they do not yield to statistical measurement. We all have to learn
9.28 D. Humphreys, E. T. Mc-tolerance of tactics combined with ap-
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Mullen.
preciation of novel and successfu
I. P. Tamworth, T. R. Chas-technique. The real fruits, however. sels.
are the vivifying and inspiring assur~ R. A. Campbell, R. Young.ance that, under the same rules 9.40 W. C. Farnham, J. H. Un-under the same old flag, we all play
the same old game.
9.44
9.48 9.52
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9.56
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10.04
10.08 10.12
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derwood.
A. V. Greaves, A. B⭑ Purves.
E. Laidlaw, G. W. Reid.
BOND FORGED
and
It has been said that the British are
a people who naturally suspect inter-
A. D. Humphreys, L. R.national diplomacy and that we pre- Andrewes.
Wing Comdr. Bishop, Count de Courseilles.
R. K. Valentine, Comdr. Hole.
O. J. Shannon, J. H. M. An- drew.
E. L. Groome, T. Lindars. J. D. Danby, F. A. M. El liott.
fer to force friendships by hitting or kicking a ball about. Be that as it may, a bond has been forged by this visit which will never be broken. Let us hope that it will be the fore-runner of many, similar tours which will em- brace our small but beautiful island.
We treasure the hope also that our. guests from London will carry away with them and long retain. very plea-
i D. J. S. Crozier, H. A. Mills.sant memories of their all too short
10.20. H. Geare, K. S. Marri- sojourn here among us. Is it too much
son.'.'
to hope for a series of reciprocal visits
10.24 D. W. McEwen, A. Sommer-on our part? I hope not.
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ham.
FOOTBALL WILL DO IT During the last few decades, the civilized world has proverbially shrunk T. E. Pearce, D. S. Edward. to the dimensions of a small Euronean. A W Hodges S. C. Felt-state and civilisation now demande for its continuance and development C. M. Gee, M. G. Marriott. a spirit of friendliness and co-opera- P. H. Scoones, L. Goldman, tion among the nations. How can this Col. Blake, A. H. Forbes. be achieved? I think by no better M. G. Carruthers, R. E. H-means than by the solidarity, the cam- Nelson..
araderie. and the good fellowship en J. W. Mayhew, C. J. Clat-gendered on the football field. kett.
felt.
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C. W. E. Bishop, B. J. · B. Morahan.
10.40%
10:44 -10:48
10:52
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11.00
11.04
H. H. Mundy, "G. Castle, W. H. Way, K. R. Quick.
NEW COURSE.
M. S.
Therefore, as a result, of this visi! of the Islington Corinthians, I fel certain we will all be encouraged to go forward with the firm resolve to build up a tradition worthy af. the great came we all love.""
9.16 a.m. G. C. Worrall,
ADEQUATELY REPLACED Lloyd
The more I live the less respect I Mrs. Smalley, Mrs. Holmes. have for competitions and pot-hunt WA. Cornell, W. H. Roing but without comparisons of abil- |ity and success, without rivalry and Mrs. Cornell, Mrs. Roberts, the spirit of emulation, such a sport Mrs. Valentine, Mrs. Hole as football would rapidly dwindle in Mrac Crozier, Mrs. Millits popularity and appeal. Our in- Mrs. Goldman, Miss Crap lies in great measure. Just the kind terport series against Shanghai ann-
of external afflatus that is required. Unfortunately this interort comneti- tion has been temporarily suspended
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nell.
10:48
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Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Forbes, Mrs, Mundy, Mrs. Castle. Col. and Mrs. E, D, Mat-
24, was best known in Australia for his association with C. B. Fry
never.
KING'S
■ OPENING TO-DAY ■
:
SHE SEIZED THE LOVE that is every woman's birthright! The flaming drama, the bitter struggle în a wo- man's soul brought
thrillingly to life by the screen magic of Garbo the Magnificent!
GARBO
The book
JARBO Painted VEIL
with
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KATHARINE ALEXANDER
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture
Directed by RICHARD BOLESLAWSEI
ALSO A TRAVELOGUE SPECIALLY MADE FOR HONG KONG
“HONG KONG THE HUB OF THE ORIENT”"
IN TECHNICOLOUR
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