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THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 20, 1988.

MAGNIFICENT RECREATION GROUNDS

NEW POLICE SPORTS ARENA DECLARED OPEN BY GOVERNOR

SOUTH CHINA A.A. DEFEAT POLICE AT SOCCER 4-2

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U.S.R.C. DECISION CAUSES MAJOR SPORTS SENSATION

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AT A MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED SERVICES RECREATION CLUB HELD ON: TUESDAY | NIGHT, IT WAS UNANIMOUSLY DECIDED THAT THE": CLUB SHALL NOT HOLD OR ORGANISE EITHER COLONY

SINGLES AND DOUBLES LAWN TENNIS CHAMPION-. SHIPS OF THE COLONY IN THE FUTURE.

A magnificent sports ground including a football HARDCOURT SINGLES AND DOUBLES, AND THE LADIES

pitch, two hockey pitches, one sand and one grass, six tennis courts, three hard and three grass, and a basketball pitch, were yesterday afternoon formally declared open by His Excellency the Gov-pionships for the past two years, and the Ladies' Singles and

I believe that abuse of the privileges of the Clubhouse was the main reason for this sensational move by the U.S.R.C., which has organised the Hardcourt Singles and Doubles Cham-

ernor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, in the presence of the Colonial Secretary, Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, the Com- missioner of Police, Hon. Mr. T. H. King, and Mrs. King, the Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Mr. E. H. Wil-pionship events will be terminated for good. liams and Mrs. Williams, Sir Shou-Son Chow, Kt., Mr. and Mrs. Eu Tong-sen and a large gathering.

Doubles Championships for a good number of years. The Hong Kong Lawn Tennis Association are being informed of this de- cision Immediately. As there is no other Club in the Colony possessing hardcourts, it very much looks as if these cham

The Police Recreation Club, which was hitherto confined to a cricket pitch, several tennis courts and a lawn bowls green at Happy Valley, in addition to a sand hockey pitch at the Police Training School, has now easily one of the most magnificent sports arenas in the Far East and, wired in on all sides, should be maintained in an excellent condition.

Through the generousity of Mr. Eu Tong Sen, the well-known Malayan Chinese philanthropist, the grounds will shortly be fur- ther improved by a sports pavilion catering to all units of the Police Force.

high standard of service and worthiness. (Applause).

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SOUTH CHINA ATHLETICS

Four Open Events

The South China Athletic Asso- ciation will hold their 16th annual

Greatly daring, but with equal diffid-athletic meeting on November 11 ence, I said I thought $20,000 would and 13, commencing each day at 10 give us a pavilion adequate for all sections of the Force. The next morn-1a.m.

Included in the programme trust-ing I received a cheque for $20,000 are four events open to the Colony,

Mr. Eu's generosity to the University and these are as follow:

Happy

For the first time in its history the but I take this opportunity, on behalf and to other institutions is well known, The football ground, hockey and Force has a place where Indian and of the Hong Kong Police, of thanking fee 50 cents.

100 metres Open to Colony. Entrance basketball pitches and tennis courts Chinese police have full

Opportunity Mr. Eu publicly for his handsome gift. were in use for the first time yes-had their own small Club at

for recreation. European Police

400 metres Relay Open to Colony. has I assure him that this and succeeding Entrance fee $1 per team. terday when South China Athletic Valley, but all now have full scope for name with deep gratitude. (Applause). Colony. Entrance fee $1 per team.

generations of Police will remember his 400 metres Women's Relay Open to Association beat a Police soccer hockey, football, basket-ball and other team by 4 goals to 2 and the Police hig factor in the healthiness (I use stone of the pavilion to-day. We are Entries should be sent to the Man-

It was our hope that it would have This is and should remain a been possible to lay the foundation trance fee 50 cents.

10,000 metres for Chinese only. En- hockey team drew with the the word advisedly) cf the Force. Duty H.K.S.R.A., sharing two goals. days leave little time for games, but that must wait till next month. I in- A.A., Caroline Hill, not later

disappointed. The architect states ager of Track and Field, South China His Excellency arrived

I hope all members will make this vite you to inspect the plans which November 1 at 5 p.m.

lace a rendezvous on their monthly panied by the Colonial Secretary, leave days.

are set out on a nearby table, and we Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith and was met I should be falling in courtesy and look forward to welcoming you again by the Commissioner of Police.

duty, if I failed to pay tribute to the terialised into a building worthy of when Mr. Eu's handsome gift has ma- officers of the Public Works Depart this ground. ment who have created this ground. I would make special, mention of Mr.

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It only remains for me to thank you, Hon. Mr. T, H. King then asked Key who has devoted much time and Sir, and all present, for coming so far CRICKET XI H.E. the Governor to declare the personal interest to his task. In fact in this splendid recreation drea. I to-day to give us an auspicious start Police Recreation ground open by I believe he has regarded it almost as have never subscribed to the lyric that TO MEET K.C.C. unlocking the padlock on the main his private hobby. You have only to a policeman's lot is not a happy one. gate. His Excellency was hand look around to realise how the contrac It has its difficulties and dark days but

tors have responded to his ed a silver key with which he open-I am sure you will agree

The following have been selected to they are forgotten when the Govern- ed the padlock and then declared the Cheong Hing have carried through as generous demonstration of their in-K.C.C. at cricket, at King's Park, on

the ment and the community unite in auch represented Volunteers against- ground open. A tour of inspection fine piece of work.

terest in the welfare of the Police Sunday, commencing at 11 a.m. sharp: followed which was in turn follow-

Force. (Applause).

A. C, Beck (Capt.), E. A. Bompas, ed by a speech by the Commissioner There is an old saying "The Lord

G. E. R. Divett, J. H. Fox, R. H. Grif- helps those who help themselves."

fiths, R. M. M. King, W. L. McKenzie, of Police, who said:

Without designing to attribute_divine Mr. King said: A few minutes ago,qualities to the Hong Kong Govern-able custom and as we always expect W. S. Stoker.

His Excellency said: In his invari- D. McLellan, A. E. Perry, G. Souza and on behalf of the whole Police Force, Iment, I beg leave to blow the Police him to do. Mr. King has fulfilled his

P. E. Baskett (Umpire). welcomed Your Excellency at the trumpet to make you aware of what task to-day very thoroughly in telling threshold of this ground, and you gra- the members of the Force have done. you of the way in which this magni- clously honoured us by unlocking the For three years they have been making ficent ground has come into being He gates

and giving the ground. your monthly subscriptions, ranging from has left me very little to say and has official blessing. We, all are very 10 cents to 50 cents, to the Sports Fund. furthermore used up the one joke about grateful for your presence this after- Every bit of those stands round the policemen which really exists and is noon and regard it as a happy augury football ground has been paid for by well known. (Laughter). for the success of the Hong Kong the Force the cost ran in to severalI should however, like, to endorse Police Recreation Ground. I would go thousand dollars: That barbed wire what he has sald and I have no hesita- further and express the hope that it fence looks very forbidding, I admit tion in Joining in thanking: Mr. Smith is but the herald. of other occasions but it is absolutely necessary if the for doing what I should have been very when you or your successors will be amenities of this ground are to be re-glad to have done myself, in giving handing sports trophies to members of served. The Force has contributed half this ground away. It is no surprise unlocked the gates the-Force.

the cost a sum of $2,800. You have to me and I do not expect it is for you. opened the ground to-day, Sir, but to hear of another gift from that public introduced to the players of the South

Following tea, His Excellency COST OF GROUND But my chief and very pleasant duty since August 1, the Force has main benefactor. Mr. Eu Tong-sen: but I am China Athletic Association and the now is to voice the thanks of the Police tained a ground staff working here to glad to thank him on behalf of the Hong Kong Police Force football teams. Force. I assure you they are very sin ensure that turf and grounds should Colony for assisting the Police Force The Governor kicked off, and stayed to core thanks. Firstly, for the alloca- not deteriorate pending completion of in this way. (Applause). tion of this fine area to the Force. For other work. I mention these facts to Mr King has disclaimed his beller Chinese with a score of 4-2.

see the match, which was won by the many years we had been endeavouring, prove that the members of the Force in the saying that "policeman's lot A hockey match played on the adja- but without success, to find an adequate prize the boon they have received: a happy one" but I wonder if that cent ground between the Police and playing field. In 1937. plans for sy do not know whether any of you singing in Mr. Eu Tong-sen's ear was H.K.S.R.A was drawn, one goal each. ing, out this area were mooted We have played a game called Monopoly not the song which he was when this A basket ball match was also played renewed our representations, and they You buy a piece of land at a fabulatis gift was made. (Laughter).

between La Salle College and the Fire were received so sympathetically by price and then proceed to build houses If this ground is going to make the Brigade; while the tennis courts were the Officer Administering the Govern- at considerable cost. Here we pollee lives of the police even slightly more occupied during the afternoon. ment, the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, that men have a fabulous piece of land, happy, no one here will be sorry that Ten was served in several mar- the ground was assigned to the Police Where was the necessary house. Pa this ground is being given to the Force. On behalf of the Force I wish villon to come from? At first, that Pollos Force. to, tender him special thanks for his seemed a hard riddle until I mentioned them if they runs long as they run Governor, interest and support. Since your ars it one day to a gentleman whom you in the right direction, and good for Colonial Secretary the Commission- rival, Sir, you have endorsed his action all know, Mr. Bu Tong-

and afforded further support. Today we are indebted to you and to the Gov- ernment for playing fielda, which have cost $25,000 to lovel, drain and pre- pare. I assure you the Force in deeply grateful and I am confident the com munity will be repaid by a continued inot

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