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HONGKONG POLICE RESERVES

INSPECTION BY HE. THE GOVERNOR,

and

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH 191E

VARIETY CONCERT AT THEATRE ROYAL

In the evening there was a large audi

Wilden

Miss

SPORT.

CRICKET

CLUB DEFEAT KOWLOON

il without difficulty. Blumfeld cleared 3 dangerous corner kick, and immediato- ly afterwards. Coxon saved a very shreatening shot. Machin, had another Tather diflicult chance, but wade a very poor lid. Scott and Townsend managed to beat Wall on their way to goal, but Henn, who had slipped back, upset the movement. The interval arrived with

At Kowloon on Baturday the Hong kong C.C. defeated Kowloon in a very casy manner. With the exception of Regineers leading by the only goat: Stalker and Brawn, the Kowloon bats The second half opened with a had to concede a corner to get men made an exceedingly poor show, dangerous R.E. movement, and Wall being all dismissed for 113.. Before the iria of a lovely centre, from Millard, årat wicket had fallen the Club liad Offside against White averted the danger. approached to within seven runs of A lovely shot from the Shropshire righ- Kowloon's score, Peate and Mitchell | wing looked as though it had gone into making a stand which produced 108 runs, the net, but the Shropshire supporters when Mitchell retired for a well-played were doomed to disappointment when 58. Before the second wicket had fallen the ball was placed for a goal kick. tho Club had won the match, 220 runs Jones made a great effort to beat Coxon, having been scored when time arrived, but the latter saved the situation at the and there were two more wickets to expense of a corner. There were numo.

have taken at least half-a-dozen, but he 98 turteen fours. Scores -

put them all too fae, from the goal to be effective. Jones sont Peplow away with a judicious pass, and the latter put in a beautiful contre, which went bright across the goal-mouth. There were

KOWLOON.

Stalker, e Davison, b Glaister 28 J. H. Mode Stark Brand 4

Dr. Forsyth, b Glaister 1 J. V. Braga, e Kennedy, b Glaister F. W. Wood, st. Sutton, o Glaister 17— JP. Robinson, b Brand AO. Brawn, not ant

JC. Fletcher, e Pearce, b

Glaistor

H. Overy, lib. w., l Pearce E. 1. Edvards, Stark, b de

Rome

AA. Birnie, st, Sutton, b Pearce 4

Extras

| two forwards, there, but they missed u splendid chance. The K.S.L.I.. were Very aggressive at this period and the Engineers defence was given a stiff gruelling, but the Infantrymen were unable to find the net.

There was an animated scene on the tace at the Theatre Royal for the Police Polo Ground, Causeway Bay, on Satur-Roserve variety concert, organised by

and Pc day, when H.E, the Governor inspected Staff Inspector

The George Grimble The first part consisted the Hongkong Police Reserves. general public turned up in large num- of vocal and instrumental music. Mrs. beis, and the stand on the club-house was Balean gave a delightful rendering of the filled with a distinguished gathering, violin solo "Rhapsodie Hongroise, for which included Lady May and the Misses which she was loudly applauded, and her May and Sir Paul Chater, C.M.C. encore piece was also a most entertain There were between 600 and 600 men on item. Mr. Ewens proved exceedingly parade, including the mounted, ambul popular with her rendering of "A little ance and machine-gun sections, bit of Heaven, and her encore song, the two bands, the parade being which had a military swing, proved quite under the command of Mr. F. to the taste of the audience. Miss Eful. Foarce scored 76, the total includous corners in this half-Poplow ar Jenkin, D.S.P. (R), and when the police Camund's pianoforte solo, “Etude de had been formed up in review order they Concert," was a most praiseworthy per created a most favourable impression byformance, while the solos and duets by their generally unart

appearance. Messrs. England and Cawsey, and a His Excellency, who was accompanied by recitation by Trooper Ralplus added to HE the General Officer Commanding the thoroughly enjoyable nature of the (Major General Ventris); Capt. Cassell, rss portion of the programme. the Hon. C.S.P (Mr. Mol. Messer), Camilla Castro was on the programme for and Lieut Kinchen Smith (the a soprano solo, but she was unable to be Governor's A.D.C.), was escorted on

prosent, owing to illness. The accom to the parade ground by the mounted panists were Miss E. Osmund and P. c. section under the command of Mr. Grimble. T. E. Hough A.S.P. (R.) Upon arrival at the saluting base, where a large Union Jack had been hoisted. His Excel lengy received the salute, the band play- - followed by a three round exhibition spar ing the National Anthem The force was between Corporal Scott, R.E, heavy then inspected, after which a hollow weight champion of the Colony, au] square was formed, and a most interest Pc. W. S. Bailey (R). The latter was ing curemony performed:P..the first to appear and he was given a Samy (Mounted Section) was called for rousing cheer by many who had seen him ward, and was presented with a fourth lay big men low in the ring several years class ribbon and medal for his gallant ago. Of course there was nothing in the action in arresting a burglar who, with nature of serious boxing, and the nudi- others, had broken into 3, Koswick Street,ence wore highly amused at P. c. Bailey's Wanchai. An alarm was raised, and P.-c.. very game efforts to shake the champion Samy arrested one of the mon.. A struggle up. There were several exciting took place, but F.-c. Samy, although of moments" when Bailey rained blows " smaller stature and hampered by a on the champion's face, but the decision- hostile crowd, stuck to his man anda draw proved quite popular. Scott succeeded, with the assistance of P.. was satisfied, Seul! (also of the Police Reserve), lu taking the robber to the Police Station-

P-c, 690 Ghulam Nabi was also called forward, and His Excellency remarked that this Reservist had rescued a Chinese who fell into the harbour. The constable was in plain clothes, but he immediately put on his police badge, and jumped into deep water and saved the man's life. When he (the Governor) had completed

was

The second half of the programme open- cd with a display of illuminated club swinging hy Trooper Relph, this being

There was some really clever work when two nine-year old youngsters met in a three two-minute round contest for the

Total

113

Bowling Analysis.

Brand Glaister* Pearce

44.

4.3 0

de Romo

*Bowlod one wide.

CLUB,

T. E, Pearce, b Wood EJR. Mitchell, retired?

F. J. de Rome, c Overy, b Stalker 12 0.0. Stark, b Fletcher

R. Kennedy, b Braga

Col. Morgan, c Mead, b Braga ..... Ď R. A. Brand, b Braga.

Dr. (laister, h.w. b Braga

Extras

L. D. McNicol, not out

Total (for seven wickets) 220

F. Sutton and Davison did not bat.

Bowling Analysis,

Stalker

Braga Wood Overy

A muddle by Richards let in Machin and Peplow, but a free kick for the Sappers temporarily relieved the situa tion. Peplow tried a couple of shots, one of which only just went past the upright. Coxon was bringing off some magnificent clearances in the goal month, and from one of these. the R. E. got away for a brief vidit to the other end. Scott put in a fine shot, which Wall headed bobind, and from the re- sulting corner an offside goal was scored. The RSI were not long away, how-

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corners and tried many shots. Nothing. THE LARGEST SELECTION AND

however, resulted. The Engineers then claimed a corner and from it headed over. Coxon brought off a couple of fno clearances, but once again the RE. goal was in sorios danger. A corner again saved the situation The RE. players must have been very relieved to hear the final whistle sound, leaving them, risitors by one goal to ni. Teams:

RE-Wilkinson: Blumfield

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Mosquito weight championship. The boys were the offspring of " Kid" ́ ́ ̈ Marriott, and “Boy" Phillips. Marriott shaped like an experienced pugilist, and the audienco were thoroughly entertained. Here again a draw was the result,

The students soundly defeated the The referee also divided the points", Foldiers on Saturday on the Club's his enquiries he would recommend him in the comje boxing match between ground. Going in frat, the soldiers were 1.8 L

for the Belilies medal or for some other

replied with 159. For the winners, Dixon GA all dismissed for 53, to which the students engkong F.C. 6 recognition by the Boys! Humnar

did you service with the ball, tak Navy Society. I am well pleased with your

ing wickets for 24 runs. Similarly Smith did good work for the soldiers, gallant act," added His Excelleuer.

capturing 6 wickets for 31 Scores

Young" Ward (Naval Police) and Trooper Relphs. It was a sereumingly funny exhibition and the audience were kept laughing heartily throughout, The programme concluded with an interesting display of "gaol" breaking by Tom Keig, "the Eastern Wizard.

Adressing the force, the Governor said that it was well nigh a year ago since he last inspected them, and he had to tell them again how much the Govern ment and the Colony appreciated their services, end how much their valuable nssistance to His Majesty's Government, indirectly, was appreciated by the Secre- tary of State for the Colonies During If in the struggle you should hear the

A SONG IN THE NIGHT.

"THE" WHISPER OF PEACE..

whisper

(Continued.)

the past twelve months they had continued Of Peace, before the time for Pence is

to do their useful service, and they, had gainst again his full approbation. would help some people to realise how ardous the duties which had been per formid for some time past were when he said that every night 60 men

per

If it is uttered by a neutral people I guess we'll know exactly what to do. If they had felt the sting and known the

sorrow

And borne the brunt from rise to setting

aun,

If they had had their heart strings torn

Masander,

formed patrol duty. That meant that And hurled at them fresh horrors one by so men gave up several hours of rest

el night after their long day's work, If they had stood and faced, and stop-

ped a bullet

as they were all in civil employment. In And listened to the Music of the War, addition to that the efficiency of the If they had seen the horrors poured on

Belgium-

body had already released 38 members of I think

the European force to

to so to the

to the front, more

want to have a wee bit

soon their services would enable If we shut chop because it's more con-

venient

and very he released. He very To nations who have sat and watched

another twenty much appreciated the fact that they had If we give in and compromise the

the play released 58 men to proceed to the field question

The members of Of who exactly who, has won the day, that force had also been responsible for If we would rid the world of such a

tyrant the arrest of many breakers of the law, And make him pay the price and us

of actual hostilities..

and the regular police of the Colony If we want Peace, Pears of long appreciated very much the valuable help endurance, thus given. He congratulated them on We'll get it, but not now

cense

the time to

their smart appearance, and he would If we want Peace go on and do your like to take the opportunity of publicly daty conveying the thanks of the Government When England sounds the bugle "Halt,"

that's Peaco

TREVOR CEANNER.

THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN.

MILITARY McGregor, b Dixon Wyatt, b Dixon

Lt Baker, h Brayshay

Dix run out

Smith, e Marley, b Dizon

Page, c Fane, B Dixon .....

Lt. Walt, de Sousa, b Dixon

Strange, e sub, & Dixon

Lawrence, b Brayshay

Davies, e de Sousa, b Dixon Palmer, not out.

Dixon Brayshiay

Extra

Total

Bowling Analysis.

11 2 24 1011 28

UNIVERSITY,

runa..

13.

R. Ponsonby Fans, b Palmer «*** 18 Ng Sze Kwong, e Smith, b Strange 31 G. E. Marley. Wyatt, b Strange 21-

K. Brayshay b Smith................................................ de Prof. Wright and b Smith

A. H. Ramjahn, b Smith... 17: 4 de Soust. Lawrence, Baker: 0 -G. Hall. v' Smith .........

W. Gittens. nnt cit D. P. Dixon b Smith F. J. Edo, b Smith

Extras

SECORD DIVISION.

888 COY. R.G.A: &, KOWLOON.

This was the only second div sión match played on Saturday. Kowloo could only muster nino meo. and t make matters worse, Clemo, who is one of their best players, got injured early in the second half and had to retire. The 88th Company were the only side to score, Watson finding the not on three occasions, his first and second goals The being particularly we judged, Kowloon side was naturally much dis organised, hut the forwards would have probably done cousitlerably better if they had got rid of the ball sooner. The only object of most of them seemed to be to score and, in consequence, they hung on to the ball until a lusty gunner took it away from them. Baxter, at out. side left and the right wing was re- sponsible for many good centres. Result: 336 Company, R.G.A.; 3; Kowloon, 0.

Referee Mr. Jones,

FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. JW. STEEL

The funeral of the late JW Buol, Viecualing Store Officer; Royal Navy, Hougkong, took place at Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon. The deceased had served 24 years, about 12 of which had been spent in Ching. He came to Hong

the Weihaiwei shortly kong

after

of the out to take war bro

Dece Victualling Store.

Icaves a W. width and two small children.

The funeral was largely attended, amongst those present being:-Commodore Sande man, R.N., Commander Myburgh, R.N. Civil Secretary B. N. Mr. Platt (Naval Store Officer), Messrs. Luke, Caygill, Belhage, Daniels,

Total

159

Bowling

Baker

Palmer Strange Smith McGregor

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

R.E. . K.S.L.I.

Johnston and others. The chief era were Messra Searle and The deceased being a PM of Lodge Daintree, Weihaiwel, the Free to several Chinese gentlemen who had

masous were represented by Wer Bro. These teams met in the first division C. W. Heard, W.M Wor. Ben Woolley. assisted the force. He referred to the

of the Hongkong League, on the Club P.M., Wor. Bro Stanley, P.M. and Hon Mr. Wei Yuk, and Messrs. Un Kam

Ground, on Saturday. For a time Bros. Elliot, Jenkins, and Mace (of Wah, Mok Cho Chuen, Tong Lei Cheong,

things were rather quict and many pro-United Service Lodge), Wor: Bro Hutchi phesied a slow game. A case of son, WM, and Bro. Hart, B. W. (of The Chiu U Tin, Lau Yik Cheuk, Chow Bui The Rev. W. T. Featherstone, Chaplain hands." against Blurifold not very far Naval Military Lodge), who acted as Kce, and Tung Ping Shia The best of the Missions to Seamen, Hongkong, from the R.E. goal looked like a chance

acknowledges with many thanks the for the Shropshires, but the free kick Floral tributes were sent by the widow thanks of the Colony were due to them receipt of the following monies towards ought no result The Engiuoors then and children of the deceased, Mr. Allgood for their generosity. He could not con the support of Chaplains and Tastitutes took the leather to the other end, and Yard Police Force, Mr. and Mrs. Searle, Mr. Johnston, the Dockyard Club RN clude his remarks without publicly thank for Mine-sweepers at important bases at after the bill had passed and re-parsed Peggy and Sidney Searle, Mr. and Mrs. ing the Deputy Superintendent of Police Collections at St. John's Cathe

the goal several times Baker managed to W: Heard, Mr. Sydney Evans, Serg (Reserves), Mr. F. C. Jenkin, on his own dral on Sunday, Feb. 4th, 1817. $421.59 put it in, though white dieser mast and Mrs, Caygill, Officers and Store-

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Townsend shortly afterwards had a Basil Taylor Platt, Q.M. and Mrs. Mr. and Mro Bond, Mr. his unwearied efforts in the organisation Subscriptions received since Feb. and whole management of that large 4th:-II.F.C... $50, WA 810,

chance to register another, but sent s

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H.PE. $5, Anon. 81

As His Excellency was leaving the parade ground the DS.P. called for three cheers for the Governor, which were heartily given.

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