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HONGKONG LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION.

YESTERDAY'S MEETING. DISCUSSION AS REGARDS COLONY'S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES.

A meeting of the Hongkong Lawn Tennis Association was held in the H.K.C.C. pavilion yesterdaying to discuss the naw rules of the Association, drafted by the coumittee appointed at the last meeting. "and to alect office dearers,

GOLF NOTES.

[BY ZODIAC-]

THE HONGKUNG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBEP 19г, 19

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At last the question of playing golf at CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING ROUND; | Happy Valley has been settled. The

The drew for the Royal Hongkong Golf Government Gazette, tinted 15th inst.Club championship is given below, toge wated thats Golf is permissible every day ther with the times at which the paire will till 1 p.m., and all day on Tuesdays and drive of both morning and afternoon on Sändays Considering the poor allotment Sunday next.

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11. E. Davidson J. Macdonald, 10.04 1.m and 1.20 p.m

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J. E. Warner r. T. W. Hill, tà8 a.m. and 1.24 p.m:

F. G. de Paravicini J. B. Ross 10.19 am and 1.28 p.m.

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R. A. Camilge e. D. J. Valentine, 10.10 am and 1.39 p.m.

J. D. Kinnaird v. N.L. Smith, 10.50 a.m. and 1.36 p.m.

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SUNDAY'S CATHOLIC

PROCESSION.

[CONTRIBUTED.

The Catholic Procession on Sunday in honour of the canonization of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will long, be remembered, not only by Catholies but by all who wit nessed it; as certainly the most beautiful and impressive procesion ever seen in Hongkong

Exactly 4.30 pm the first units of the procession left the Cathedral. The route was along Caine Road to the "foot of Peel Street, ap Peel Strees and Mosque Street to Robinson Road, along Robinson Road to the Albany, down Albany Road to Upper Albert Road, and back to the Unthedral. The procession," which was a very long one, sook an hour and a quarter' to cover this

route,

of recreational grounds, in the Colony, IN. C. Wilson . M. M. Mas, to do not think that golfers have any cause and 1.18 p.m for complaint again this decision. On the other hand, I do not think that the Mr. H. A. Niser presided and was followers of football and cricket, eto, can assisted by Dr. W. J. Woodman (Hon, begrudge the "golfers" Tunday afternoon, Secretary). The following representatives for if it had not been for the inoney spent of Clubs were present Major Hickling in the past, by golfers, the valley would (Garrison), and Memes, M. Brien (Taikoo Lut have the splendid covering of turf that R.C.), A. O. Brawn (K.U.C.), A. J. N. it has today. I expect sons of the ladies Weyman (Kowloon Dock R.C.), V. Yvano will resent their afternoon being taken

T. 6. Forrest . K. S. Morrison; 10.24 am, and 1.40 p.m. vich (Club de Recreio), Wong Hin Wanaway; however, they have every morning

J. L. Crockat: B. D. C. Morgan, (South China Athletic Club) A. Hicks of the week on, which the course is avail

10.98 a.. and 144 pm. (Wigwam Tennis Club). F. S. Herridge able, so really no one can have reason in

complain.

John Johnstone . W. D. Kraft. 10.32 nim snid 1,48 pvm. (K.C.C.), Yue Man Kong (University). Un Hew Fan (C.R.C.). J. B. Penman

A H. Crew R. L. D. Wodehouse, The decorations a egeterans donation," from. - (H.K.C.C.) ang H. Williams (C.B.C.C.). Mr. P. Tester, the committee have found 10.38 am and 1p.m.

The CHAIRMAN said that it was proposed it possible to augment the bathing neeom- that the newly formed Association, should modation, in the men's Club-bonise; at take over control of the Tennis League, Fanling. Instead of the two "Shanghai Interport matches and Championship events. tubs, with showers, there will, as six The principal object of the Association was to provide funds for the sending of local Interport teams to visit other ports and play matches.

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Major HICKLING asked if the Association proposed to take control of the annual open Championship events hitherto run by the

· Hongkong (.C.

Thanks to

shower baths, with hot and cold water. Work on the water tank has already been commenced, and it is hoped that the new showers will be installed, and in working arder. in two to three weeks' time;

Apropos my remarks on the ball shortage last week, I see it has been found necesary. The CHAIRMAN said that that w was just the to limit the sale of bills to two per men- A notice to this point he wanted to discuss at the meeting.br, at any one time.

Mr. HICKS said that if the Association effect was posted at Fanling on Saturday.

not large | bus apparently the type was were to control tennis generally, it must

enough for some members to read ! ́ ̈ A' con- take over the open Championships also.

signment of balls was sent off from home The CHAIRMAN said that the difficulty was

received letters of a later date, thero is Possibly they are sign of the bulk. being acclimatized to the Far Eastern climate, at Negapatam, before being sent to Hongkong..

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The streets were very effectively decorat d, there being ten large arches on the rome. The arch near the Mission House beautiful picture of the apparition of. Our on Caine Road carried a very large and Lord to Sister Margaret Mary. The walls on both sides of the entrance to the Italian Convent were simply covered by flowers, on Peel Street and Mosque Strest were very pretty, and the a.mn.manifestations of devotion shown as the Blessed Sacrament passed the various ihouses were,very touching.

F. Bevington A. C. Leith, and 1.58 pm.

R. Melville Smith v. H. G. Bagnall, 10:44 am and 2.00 p.m...

Conditions.--Medal play, 38 holes. All cards to be returned. To be played under 1019 Rules of Golf., Local Rule as per card to apply.

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RUGBY FOOTBALL

The banner of the day, that of St Margaret Mary, which handed the proces sion, was carried by M. Boma de Chazournes, a delicate compliment to the country which is to-day so proud of the two saints who have this year been added to the Church's Calendar, St. Jona of Are and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, After this banner followed the boys of Bt. Lewis Industrial School in their uni forms, the Chinese Confraternity of St.

WILTSHIRES BEAT REST OF ARMY.Joseph; the Chinese girls of the Italian

Convent, the Chinese lady members of the A team from the Wiltshire Regiment of the French Convent, the European girls Apostleship of Prayer, the Chinese girls

that the Hongkong C,C. had run the August 25th, and although we have bors were very enthusiastic and there were Prayer, the staff and students of St. Championship for many years, and he did not think it fair to take it off their hands. At present there were only two open Championship events, viz. the Single and Dombles. Any other Championship events that might be pecessary, would be handled by the Association.

events wore a source of revenue.

The CHAIRMAN said that he was not think ing about the revenue. The whole trouble was that the Hongkong C.C. had run the events so well in the past that there was ne mason why they should not be allowed to carry on. He did not think the Hong kong C.C. minded very much the revenue part of the master.

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fifteen from the Rest of the Army at of the French and Italian Convents, the Happy Valley, yesterday, in a rugby foot Confraternity of the Guardian Angels, the hall match, and an interesting game ensued the members of which carried large bou Confraternity of the Children of Mary, | Although it was apparent that neither of (quets of flowers and looked very pretty in the teams had had much practice, the men their white veils. Then came the Eura

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lady members of the Apostleship of Josoph's College, the members of the several brilliant efforts. The Wiltshire team, many of whors played excellent rugby Apostleship of Prayer, the twelve banners of the Promises of Our Lord, the Con- last season, won the match by two trice, six

fraternity of the Holy Rosary, the fifteen points, Capt. Tomory being responsible.

banners of the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary, the Confraternity of Nosso It would be interesting if a match could | Senhor dos Passes," and the Confraternity be arranged between the Army and Navy of the Most Blessed Sacrament. After this eume the Seminarist, and Clergy, followed to be played a fortnight hence after both by flower-boys scattering flowers before the teams have had some practice. An excel-Blessed Sacrament; which was carried by His Lordship the Bishop under a beautiful lept game is sure to result,

silk and gold canopy borne by six Pro matera of the Apostleship of Prayer. The canopy was flanked on both sides by a strong Naval and Military guard of honour, Behind the canopy were the consular body, and the members of the Papal Knights the representatives of the Working Committee. Then came the Band of the Sociedade Philarmonica, followed by

FOOTBALL.

The draw for partners, and the time of starting, for the qualifyng rounds of the Mr. BRIEN aid that the Championship Championship, to be played on Sunday next, took place yesterday and was sent for publication to the local papers. As the course is reserved for competitors for approximately one hour in the morning

A friendly football Imatch between Club de Recrete and the Kowloon Railway and again for one hour after tiffin, it is essential that players get off the mark to time. In fact those who turn up late will, Hecreation Club was played on Saturday no doubt, have to wait till next year, last, on the latter's ground, and rested before they have an opportunity of tak-in an easy win for the Portuguese team. ing part in the Club Championship. It would be a good scheme if each couple holed out on the first green before the couple immediately following were allow ed to drive off. This would considerably help to do away with waits, between shots, which are so irritating when one is carry ing a modaj

Mr. Hicks said that he understood that the tournaments were originally confined to members of the H.K.C.C. and later opened to the Colony.

The CHAIRMAN: It was opened to the Colony 19 years ago, I think.

Mr. BRIEN wanted to know if the Associa tion would have any jurisdiction over these open Championship events,

The CHAIRMAN said that in so far, as the rules governing the game were concerned

Major Bagnall, who appears to be at the top of his form just now, qualised the previous week-end, for the Captain's Cup,

SATURDAY'S LAWN BOWLS MATCH

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a navel and military detachment.

Some of the numerous banners were very striking, especially that of the French Con- rent which was a beautiful silk tricolour on the centre of which was a large picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus surmounted by the words "The Sacred Heart of Jeans saved France.

Mr. Geo Gerrard writes to us as follows: In connection with the report

The traffic arrangements under Inspector in your paper of this morning of the Lawn Bele match The Champions . The Garrod were excellent, and the fact that Best, I would be greatly obliged it you the procession was able to maintain such will kindly contradict the art attributed perfect order throughout the whole route, to me wherein I am supposed to have in spite of the thousand, who lined the stated the following:-"He hoped that treats, was due entirely to the work of the Taipans of Hongkong would take the Inspector Garrod and the many police game up as did all the Taipans of Bhang under his direction. hai and that a green would be laid out in The procession was followed by a sermon it would. The H.K.O.C. would manage the son of a held of 30 starters, with 77 scr., front of the Hongkong Club end at the in the Cathedral by Rev. Fr. O'Shea of Peak. Bowls as a game that would suit the American Catholic Mission in Kwang- Mr D. Reid being, second with 98 Less 18. our chief citizen and he would like to see him tang. After the sermon His Lordship the On Monday, 11th inst, there were If Dyre do next year's Igih, stated by numerous clergy, celo-. entrants for the Mixed Foursomes Com-interport games. These words were acver, Brated Benediction of the Blessed

on the ground, who took part in the Pre The following were the members of the uttered by me, nor by any other personment, during which the Te Deum was sung. coodings that afternoon. Your reporter Working Committee:-Mr. V. F. Soaren seems to have a wonderful imagination (Chairman), Mr. W. G. Fitz-Cibbon As we have been unable to get in touch (Becretary) Mr. H. Dixon (Treasurer), with the reporter who furnished the report, Mr. J. M. Graça (Master of Ceremonics), wo publish the correction as sent to Mr. F. Fisher, Mr. J. D. Osmund, Rev. Fr. Riganti, Mr. Bimon Tse Tan, and ED.)

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events as usual.

After further discussion the CHAIRMAN proposed that the Hongkong C.C. be allow ed to run the open events as long as they wished to do so.

Dr. WOODMAN seconded and the motion was carried with only one dimenticat,

patition, which was won by Mr. and Mrs E. S. Morrison, with 105 les 9. Mr. and Mrs. J. Maitland being second with 108 tesa 9. The scores do not look too good, but, as I have said before, the main course, The new rules of the association were without ladies toes, is too much, for the then road and discussed and they were final- average lady golfer. The committee would ly left in the hands of the. Committee to be wise to hold future competitions of this make the amendments proposed. The rules pature, on the relief course. This would will be submitted for passing at a sous probably attract more entrants.

· quest' meeting..

with a view to getting" camshs" for one's ricksha coolie, and assisting". secondly, оп

the off chance of being: engaged, by some member who either is too lazy to read the Club's regulations, or There is a lot of talk about the ro Bolshevik! Some private caddies

ЗАСТА-

ANTI-JAPANESE AGITATION IN CALIFORNIA.

The question as to what clubs intendeation, which is going to be, on the main come to meet their employers, and although AN AMERICAN DEPUTATION FROM

joining the association was then raised by the Chairman.

Major HICKLING Mid that the Garrison und the U.S.K.C. would join."

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there is no harm in it, it is not necessary, One has board

and ought not to be encouraged, as the Dumerous suggestions put forward, to presence of these boys attracts the others overcome this difficulty, but the majority probably. have been made to suit the one making the

JAPAN TO CALIFORNIA. Mr. 3. B. Geary and Mr. E. W. Frazer have been selected deputies of the American community in Japan. to go to California The members of the following clubs signi- suggestion, and would not be approved by and no ruling, or instructions, and that ments there. There will leave for the There is a small matter on which I can in order to relax the anti-Japanese..move. fied their intention of joining the Axis the majority. It certainly is a problem is, is one right in paying the caddy master States early in November. American re tion: U.B.E. C., Taikoo R.C., Club de which the committee will have to face, and for repairs or not! Personally, I have sidents in Tokyo, Yokohama and Kobe, a Recreio, EUA., South China, Wigwam, whatever decision they come to, it is sure to time, and on each occasion I have asked up a resolution, to be cabled to the State

had several small repairs done, from time well na American orangelists, recently drow E.O.C., University, OEC, HKQQ)

not to please everybody. Personally, my the caddy marter the cost for his labour, and the Japan Gazette says they are doing and 0.8.0.0.

Mr. NIBBET was unanimously elected Fre suggestion is that the time allowance of and on each cocasion the reply has been all they can to neutralize the Californi sident of the Association and Dr. Forsyth, four minutes be increased to five minutes, thing, which, if repeated, remains just a Mr Geary it Vice-President of the

a. pleasant smile, and a mumbled some difficulty Vice-President Dr. Woodman was ap This would reduce the number of games unintelligible. So as things stand at pointed Hon. Becretary and Treasurer

On the proposition of Mr. Brawn, started, by about 20 during the day, which sent be may receive anything, from America Japan Society. secided by Mr. Penman, the appointinent would mean so much more room and fewer nothing to one dollar, for putting & pirce of binding round a cab. The baddy of Major Greenaway, Dr. Woodman, and waits. Also, three ball matches and four masters at Happy Valley and Fanling Meseta Nisbet and Ng Bro Kwong to for hall foursomes might be forbidden, on the both do quite good work at repairing, and (DASAN MTENDA the Belection Committee for choosing the Hongkong team in the Interport tennis main course, till after 3 pm. If this was I am sure it would be more satisfactory tournament, was unanimously confirmed by done and a time table made for the relief if a standard charge was posted by the commit'es in their respective workshops. the meeting course, I am inclined to wager that on. It would, at the meat, only he a short list

The CHAIRMAN enquired from Dr. Wood- Dan if he knew how many players were gestion would be conspicuong by its absence. coming from Shanghai, ·

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