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SPORT.

FOOTBALL

REPLAY FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.

ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE, 25 IKGA. RESERVES, D.

GOLF NOTES.

[DY Zodiac.]

"THE HONOKUNG DAILY PRESS. ~~TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH,—1911

KOWLOON BOWLING. CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING.

CORRESPONDENCE.

"NOISY HONGKONG.

TO THE EDITOR. OF

TUS HONGKONG DAILY, PRESS. "']

Sia, Though not a personal sufferen from the bugle practice of which your Russell presided, and there were also pre-orespondent complains this morning, I sympathise with him and hope the sent Messrs. G. Henderson, R. J. Dixon,uisanco inny be stopped. It is some- T. W.. Robertson, G. Edwards. J Barr, times à consolation to hear of someone C. Atkinson, J. Melatosh, T. Dawson, in worse case than oneself, so I will L. Cooke, P. Farrell, J. H. Donni congratulate him on not having to de Mackay, D. Harvey, R. Lapsley (hen, primary school, whose methods would bot thorne, G, H3 May. W. T.. Elson, W. mental work next door to the Japanese treas.), and J. X. I. Allan (hon, see,) ter suit a desert island than a residen-

COMMITTER'S REPORT.

試

The report of the Committed stated that the profit made on the working of the Club was $720,04.200

tial district, where it should never have been permitted. Education appears to consist mainly in vocal exercises at the pitch of the lungs, whilst extended in- Thirty-five new members joined, and torvals for play turn the outer premises From tidin time till 3 or later The annual competitions drew large discipline appears to be a minus quan twenty-six left, making the present total into a place of screams. 189, an increase of eight on the year pandemonium roigus, and at all times entries; they were keenly contested and completed in good time. The Hongkong tit Moved by remonstrances from tenin. including

neighbours the Education Department is Messrs. Lapsley (skin), Farrell and Simpson of the Kowloon said to have administered cautions, but Cinh, visited Shazghai in September, but the lack of apparent result moves me to had to admit defeat after a close finish, I have lived long in a good many places, see what a little publicity may efect. They were, however, successful against and will not say that Hongkong is Hankow. For the first time since its absolutely the noisicst, but for sheer un- inception the League Championship was controlled, unnecessary din, created with ¡No competitions were held during the

sensou as very few players were, in sri- the creators, this city does rise to the derer. The committee regretted to record height of a very bad eminence, and the deaths, since the last annual general redress seems unobtainable.-Yours, etc.,

JH. M. meeting, of four ambers, viz., Mears.

Hongkong, April 11th. G Ireland, J. Macdonald, C. J. Higgin botham and H. E Lofley. A retired member, "Mr. A." Bain, also, passed away at home during the year.

A great deal has been writtenThe annual meeting of the Kowloon at home recently about thes stand- Bowling Green Club was held at the Club ard ball. The majority of the welthouse last evening. In the absence of A reward League season ended yester.kaown players, both amateur and pro- the President (Mr. D. Gow), Mr. W. day, when St. Joseph's beat the HG.A. fessional, appears to be in favour of in the re-play for the Championship, by standardising the floater," but there two goals to e. This makes the third

are others against it. There is no doubt time the College have won the Lengue,

The R.G.A kicked off, and went away about it many of us would have an un. with a dash, Kent heading outside the pleasant time if we were bound to use past. St. Joseph's then took the ball down, and Wood saved from Hyndman. floater, but I can't help thinking that Veal tested Silva with a fast shot, the when once we had accustomed ourselves goalkeeper just saving at the post. The to the use of it, we would prefer it, R.G.A. missed an easy chance of scoring, Kent turning the ball round the post. The great fascination of the game to my The game was fairly fast and halftime mind is the second "· shot," and "u" arrived with a blank sheet. and, Skeet returnert, Valesco handled and Tom Morris, when approached by

On resuming, the College went down doubtedly it is the shot that tells. Old Woodhouse went the freekick over the enthusiastic amateur, who wished to bar. Silva fouled Kent in the penalty area, and from the mark Bailey skied the press the old map with the length of ball over the top. Ogley got away, but a drive at a certain hole, would invari was given offside. Vent forced Silva tably say, "And where did ye put yer carry more than.. two paces, and the

second?" Well, if manufacturess "con- E.GA were awarded a free kick from which Isamil kicked behind. Harris tinue to produce these heavy, long travel placed well, and the ball dodged about ling balls, there will be very few holes in the goal mouth, Sepher eventually clearing. Omar beat Skeet and sent over on the Average course where a skilful Won by Kowloon Bowling Green Club. out regard to how it may affect any but

what that Wood just reached, and shot for the second will be called for. Valees, running up, put the ball into Those in favour of the heavy ball advo- the net. St. Joseph's came down again, cate the lengthening of courses; this is and Ogley sent in a high shot that Wood all very well for milliounire clubs with pushed out front under the bar, and plenty of innd at their disposal, but there Valesco nieeting the ball scored number. are not many club, so happily situated. 2 for the Collège. No further scoring Furthermore if we have to lengthen the took place. Mr. Jones, was referee.

course to make the game more interesting,

The Club tendered its thanks to the Following the game the team lined then aonie genius will invent a ball, that. sup in front of the Cluby's stand. Mr. till travel still further and there will donors of the many handsome prizes pre- Wilton, chairman of the League, before be no end to the lengthening of courses. Henderson Challenge Cup (the late Mr. anted for competition. These were: the asking Mrs. Wilton to present the cap Surely it is cheaper and more final to J. M. Henderson); President's Cup (Mr. and medal, to St. Joseph's College and standardise the ball than to alter the U. Gow); Vice-President's-Cap (Mr. D. the runners-up medals to the R.G.A.(course continually.

Neilson) Borneo Cup (Mr. J. B. Mau said he wished to congratulate both

chan); Dundee Cup (Messrs. Baxter, tennis on their records in the League

One of the arguments against the Chapman, Harvey, Scott, Simpson and this season. The Cup was presented by floater Mr. Frederick Ellis in 1910 for compet handicap and elderly players of distance, Dixon, Greig, McKirds and Patton); is that it would rob the long Steel); Belfast Cup (Messrs. Davison, tion annually by Junior teams. This and, therefore, of a deal of pleasure. Tyneside Cup (Messrs. Dick, G. Hender Cup has been won previously by stbdo not agree with this, for I am sure son and Puncheon): Clydeside Cup Co.. R.G.A., 3 times. St. Joseph's

that no player, however poor his stand (Messrs. Allan, Brown and McKenzie) College, twice, and by 3rd Co.. R.G.Aarti may be, derives any real pleasure and prizes giten by Messrs Grant, Me KS., and Navy Reserves once.

Mrs. Wilton prosented the cup to Mr. from seeing a half-topped shut bounding ver. Milroy and Russelt.

on and on towards the hole. A "Boater' ¡ The golf section, which had its full comtiff firm. The defendant did not appear E. P. Hyndman and congratulated is certainly easier to pick up out of a

plement of members, "showed some im- Joseph's on winning the League for the bad lie, and it is easier to play out of proverent. Three matches were played, and was not represented. third time. Mrs. Wilton then gave each member of the College team n gold buaker with, as it rises quicker than with the K.C.C.. remiting in one win ft. Jenkin explained that on December medal, and each member of the R.G.A the heavy ball. It would be very inter for K..G.C. and two for K.C.O. As the 23rd, 1919, the plaintiff firm sold to a team a silver medal. Mr. Hyndman usting if the Committee set aside one majority of the members were young and firm called the National Trading Com pany 60 piculs of Fukien camphor at called for three cheers for Mrs. competition next season, for which com- keen players, the next season might see

8335 per nicul, delivery to be taken in Wilton, and handled to her a bouquet in potitors must use a floating ball only, greater improvement.

one, week. The contract was guaranteed One well-known player at home advocates

by the defendant. a plebiscite from Golfers of all Clubs, in

pre-arrived, but the purchasers failed to take

The goods duly |-- As the South China Athletic Associa, the United Kingdom on the three alter

delivery. On March 20th the guarantor tion', football team will leave here on natives: (1) No change: (3) the limited

called on the plaintiff firm and requested Wednesday, the 13th inst., by train for preg ball; and (3) the "Boater hard-working member of the Club them to extend the time for taking

only. The voting to be returned to the Canton to compete in the Kwangtung Rules of Golf Committee, for their final Sports to be held on the 14th to 18th decision. I might add that it would not inst, the Association has arranged be a bad idea if when standardising the friendly match with the Hawking to be ball they were to standardise the price played to-day on the Clab ground., at 3

as wellt p.m.

a silver vase.

1:

The S.C.A.A. team will be as follows th -Lau Hing Cheung, Chan So, Furg Tai, I see that a certain home club has Cheung Wing Shing, Leung Tai Fong, adopted the rationing system to relieve Leung Yuk Tong, Au Kit Sang, Kwok the congestion of the courseach Po-Kan, Wong Pak Chung, Ip Kny, and member receives a ticket or coupon Ko Bik Wai.

entitling him to 100 game, a year. There The South China Athletic Association is no mention as to what happens if intends to send up about 50 athletes to all the members turn up on any one day! the Eighth Athletio. Meet of Kwangtung hope our Committee will not resort. which is to be held in Canton on the 14th to such a drastic measure. On the other to 18th inst. These will enter in various hand. I trust they will have thought out contests-All Track and Field Events a scheme to relieve the Sunday conges including the 5-mile Marathon, Football, tion, before next season. Volley Ball and Basket Ball. In the

Track and Field Events the Canton Com Some time ago I honestly thought the mittee have decided upon the competing enddy question had been taken in hand,

es as follows:-(n-Class for 4ft.

es and above; (4) Class for 3ft. and that before long we should be able and under 4ft. in.; (c) Class for proceed from the Railway Station to the Club house, at Fáaling without being nches and under 3ft. 8 inches (all pestered: the whole way by small boys inse measurement). The Association has been doing its offering their services to carry one's uest to bring all possible presure to bear Clubs. However, I was too optimistic, for if anything they are getting more out upon every school to train runners to meet the competitions, and they expect of control than ever. Last Sunday there to be able to pick up some, worthy re-use have been at least a hundred boys presentatives. As regards Football, the to meet the early train, and one had to Association's team, though not in full fight one's way-through a mob to get force, stand a good chance to carry away clear of the station, Would it not be the honours, having been champion for possible to appoint a "caddy policeman" the past few years. There will also be to patrol the road and keep the boys an International Football Competition in the compound erected for the purpose! including foreign teams. In Volley Ball Whilst on this subject I would like to including foreign the Hongkong teams call the Committee's attention to the

ill have to struggle hard, as the Canton driving. off from the first tee.

noise the caddies make when players are Beams are said to be very strong. The

Hongkong Force" will leave on the 13th should not be very difficult to stop. instant by train.

LAWN TENNIS. YESTERDAY'S TOURNAMENT PLAY.

This

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The Chainsaw proposed that the sent hon set. Mt. J. N. R Allan, bo elected President, remarking that he was (Applause).

Mr. Allan declined the honour, but on being pressed be accepted and was elected amid general acclamation.

Mr. D. Keith was elected Vice-Presi dent, on the proposition of Mr. Dixon, Baconded, by Mr Robertson.

AN UNDEFENDED ACTION.

GUARANTOR SUED IN THE

SUPREME COURT.

Relare the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz in the Supreme Court, yesterday, Leung Holst was sued, as the guarantor of the sale of

claim was for 89,140.30, the difference be goods, by the Yuet-On Hong, merchants, of 174, Des Vaux Road Central: The tween the sale by auction of 50 picals of Fükien camphor, and the agreed price at the time of the contract.

Mr. F. C Jenkin, instructed by Mr. M. M. Watson, appeared for the plain-

account, on March 25th. This was con delivery and promised to pay 83,000 on firmed in writing by the guarantor, but payment was not made as promised. At a later date he paid $9,500. Further ex- tensions of the time of taking delivery Mr. J. O. McLaggan was elected hon. defaulted, and the goods were sold by. were granted, but the purchasers still the hon. treas, Mr. R. Lapsley, was auction by Messrs. Hughes & Hough, the reelected.

The Committee was appointed as fol.net loss being the amount claimed in the lows:-Magre, Russell, Farrell, Atkinson,nction. After the sale the plaintiffs' Barr, W. Mackay, Whibley, Henderson, solicitors applied to the guarantor for Elson and Mackintosh...

**THE COMING SEASON,

payment, without getting any response. The National Trading Company had closed down. There had been no state. The CHAIRMAN expressed the bope that ment of defence, notwithstanding a- members would begin the new season reperemptory order by the Court, in solved to win the League Championship September last again. The greens were in good condi tion and the policy, of top-dressing early

After hearing pridence by the manng. ing partner of the plaintif firm, His growth of the grass throughout the year? in the wet scanon must be repeated if the Honour gave judgment for the plaintiffs. was to be maintained. Not much interest had been taken in golf, and loss in tennis. He hoped this would be remedied.

***PILFERAGE FROM A SHIP.

Mr. Lapsley suggested the election of a golf captain and if formation of a tennis section. Mr. W. Mackay was elected golf captain and the question of a tenfis section was referred to the Committee.

THE BANKFRS' YEAR.

HLGE PROFITS BY CHINESE BANKS.

The Feking correspondent of Feling and Tientsin Times writes:-

the

The native banks in Peking did an excellent business last year, according to their reports which have just been made public, some of them making net profits

AMUSING COUET INCIDENT.

Before Mr. Lindsell at the Magistracy, yesterday. a Chinese was charged with the theft of two chickens" from the s.. Taion

Mr. H. C. Lee, who prosecuted, said he wished to press the charge because thefts of this naturo from ships had be-. come very numerous lately.

•

The defendant's explanation was that the chickens were, given to him as a present by a man working on the ship. He did not know his name. He had not met him until that day,

The Magistrate: Do you expect me to believe that a total stranger won give you two chickens as a present

One of the chickens, which were in

There is a noticeable increase in the that exceeded their capital. The greater Court as visible evidence of the crime, number of men who partake of their part of their investments was Govern cackled just then. ments in the ladies' clubhouse these days.ment Short Term loans and as in many The Magistrate: There, one of the Are they intimidated by the swarm of cases the managers and shareholders of chickens is protesting against your liel OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES.-H. K., hornets that have made their nest in the the banks were tied up with the Govern.(Laughter.)

men's clubhouse? What a pity tho Comment's financial departmenta in one way Lo beat L. Forster, 6-0, 0-0, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0,

The defendant seemed much impressed OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES Major mittee could not have arranged for bees; or other these were not hard to negotiate, and non-plussed at the intervention of Edwards and R. Townsend bedt J. S they would be so much more remune It is because the banks have been doing the chicken.

ao profitable a business that so many Jennings and Capt. Leslie Smith, 5-8, 6-3, rätive!

The Magistrate Four weeks', hard now banking institutions, have been labour. HANDICAP DOUBLES.-Lt. Col. Bowen and At last the honours board that has established in the last few months, for

Inspector Moore applied for stocks and Major Willson beat E. Abraham and J.been reposing on the floor of the Happy, the rate of interest charged the Govern the Magistrate ordered the defendant 'to' Stalker, 4-3, 2-4, 6-2; G. Miskin and G. Valley Clubhouse is to be transferred to ment varies between 15 and 30 per cent. be placed in the stocks for four hours on Grimble beat C. C. Stark and F. A Fanling. I heard the order given by the The following speaks for itself: the wharf in lieu of one day of the sea- Dimedale, 8-8, 7-5.

latest member of the House Committee:

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I do not know whether he was appointed BAN ALL-CHINA CRICKET TEAM specially to carry out this work, but he

FOR ENGLAND?

has deprived me of writing matter from honcoforward 1

The suggestion of an All-China cricket team coming over here after the ashes"

No doubt the" House Committee ure of English cricket is not so improbable aa some readers may imagine. There are aware of the fact that the waiting at (says the London Daily Chronicle), some tiffin" leaves a lot to be desired, but Erst-rate all-round sportsmen amongst the presence of a good head waiter might the Chinese in Hongkong and in the make a big difference. Two or three of Straits Settlements. For several years the boys do all the work and the re- the Chinese Recreation Club has taken a mainder walk in their sleep there prominent place in the Hongkong Cricket appears to be no controlling head. Pre Leagas and a year or two ago a China sumably boys are detailed for each table man-Ng Sza Kwong-made, more than but the majority of them take orders one century, heading the batting aver from Any table and then go to the kit. ages, and took thigh position as a chen to try and forget as much as the bowler. This Ng Szo Kwong has held the can. tennia championship of the Colony for

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