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CORRESPONDENCE. HONGKONG AND CANTON.

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DAILY PRESH."]

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 613, 1992.

INTER-SCHOOL SPORTS. FOT-HUNTING" DISCOURAGED :

INTERESTING INNOVATION.

Moreover,

A useful reform has been introduced in the later-School Sports, of which the Sta-When calling upon Dr. Wu Tingerting for 1922 was held yesterday. In fang, the presrut Governor of Canton, o had become appareat for scue time that were degenerating into the 1st instand Tir. Wu wemarked that school sports one of the sens that led him testake not hunting" exhibitions and it was up his present, appointment was the hope nat.nbcommon to see large numbers enter that during his incumbency he might being for a race but not more ilmu two er able to nist in the goulidating of three Rulching, werding as the number

find and commercial relationships he pries was two or thver

as the firector of Education recently tween Cantor and Hangkong. I am a Hongkong man and was dicated in remarkal, the disparity between the r Hongkong. Searly all the peuple inward for a your's steady school-work and Hongkong are Cantonese; there might to be, no fretuni between the tw, places. The prosperity of Longkeng is that of Canton."I wish the the Hongkong de "sidents "would oftener visit Canton, get to know what is being done here and meet its alt face to face. Thoy do moti come often rough. And instead of peating rumara picked up here and there, Hongkong should gets information first bandwi are always open to be visited. Such was the trur, and, in

SPORT.

THE ARTHUR PEARSON MEMORANDUM FUND.

A MESSAGE FROM LADY PEARSON.

Sa Joha's Lodge,

Regent's Park,

London, NW.1.

The following message from. Lady Pearson has been forwarded to us by the Colonial Secretary:—

The one great solace that has sustained since my husband's death has been thy, thought that out of my nwr loss a memorial fund which

should arise

should carry on for all time, the great work which he has done.

LAWN TENNIS.

THE OPEN DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS. DEFEAT OF THE CHAMPIONS Yesterday's challenge round match for the Open Doubles Tennis Championship or the Colony resulted in the holders of the trophy for 1821-R. and H. Hancock- being defented by Ng Size Kwong and Wing Lock. Wei hy three sets to love or by 20 games to . Thus Ng Sze Kwong, with the valuable assistance of his plucky

successes as a tennis player. In addi partner," adds another laurer to his tion. Ng Sze Kwong has also won, for course was brorning rather to apparents the fifth year in succession, the Open for a few seconds sprint on the Race

The experiment tried this yar way to

Singles Championship of the Colony. awatrophies for the School whose boy?

Although he is a fine player, it cannot w that, in yesterday's match were sume-stal and souvenir niedals to the boys who won for their school. teralis endresy justurd expectations. Ng Sae Kwong was responsible for g. number of boys attended and interwinning the match. He played his usual upon me from every corner of the World, hous reve ry, at the friendliest kind, steady game; but the bulk of the work expressing this same desire with all the

Status Sepont fell to Wing Lock Wei, who was in great sympathy that mankind can show. was very worn toured.

It was mainly due to his splendid curva de higiat number of points and fer.

The schools wis the pelteipa tropy.

smash, shots and the rapidity of his atch us part were:-The Diocesan Bags Scleol, mueen's Collage, St. Paul's exchanges at close quarters that the match was won with a margin of seven games Ludege, Steinen & College, Wah Yan With his hol and Ying Wah College.

to spare approval this fetier is spot on and ant invitation extended to-mèn in hath basi ness centres form associations and to exchange rasional visits.

part, the words, of Dr. Wa's apende re marks, give with very appearance of g-huine feeling and desire.

n. the Lovernor attended the sports and afterwarde motributed the awards at tae fo of the brand, Stand.

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Queer Alexandre, who always gure her fullest support to all my husband's en deavours, has written to me expreming her most earnest wish to become Patronem of this Fund and telling me of hor heart-lelt gindness" that such a Fund should be created.

Latters and telegrams have poured is

THE ARTEUR PEARSON MEMORIAL, FUND. St. John's Lodge, Regent's Park, Lon- den is now in existenco.

them.

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Of this Fund one-third will be devoted to St. Dunstan's, for the eare and after. The Hancock brothers have not been care of the men who were blinded in the Mr. P. A. BRITTON paid to the much on the Courts during the War-these brave dies who gave their The Hongkong hamber of Comarrow assembly, with regard to the change made season so that, it is difficult to state very eyes in their cuthtry's hour of need. took a great step when classes for the this year, that, to many schools held whether they were in good form, but, in By after-care we mean the purchasing for study of Chinese were inauigated, fra sports, it was suggested that mains to continue the work begun augsto would be advantageous to have this comparison with other matches of the them of their raw materials, helping them realise its logiral waterre-mutual gither meeting on the lines of an inter-school competition, they put up a very good to sell their produce and doing all ke for individual Bght and at times looked like getting can to make their lives run smoothly for angs for intercourse. Why should nug the competicion two Chambers of Commerce have their trophy winaug. The Luter-School Sports level. In the second set,

Commute approved the proposal un-of tact, they were leading 5-9 and every-

One-third will be given to the National annual katherings and dinner, Hongkong, now here? So, likewise, with ously and the awards in the present body, thought that they would make it But their good the Association of importers and Exports had been made on points so that one at all so stealy was their play and Institute for the Blind-in organisation

so decisive their wins. Jarters with Bankers: with the Press: sur decided was which arhool way

With only one fortune did not last, for the Chinese whose influence is felt all over with Educational Circles: with Public the best in theries. Works, Sanitary and Medical fireption St. Joseph all the schools secured six of the next geven games which Empire, which cares for and helps the All these and other groups are represent, which ended in favour of the change gave them the set and a head of two subs civilian blind-bringing back thousands ed here by lies, men, engaged in tasks had competed at this meeting, but on the to love.

The third set was like the first-not from the despondency of darkness to the of greater or les dificulty and pursuing day for reeving entries he had received

ahla better from St. Joseph's saying that exactly decisive-fer the winners had to joys of an active life. Public Services and business callings with keen intrat. The present times are not unirtunately they were unable to enter work hard for their points but there was Amongst the reasons that slight advantage of getting at the those of Parkes and Alabaster, when they competitors.

Jor the change. "Mr. Britton added, was

more difficult shots which were always that it would tend to discourage

Pot

troubling the Hancocks. aunting (Applause),

the

Sir

And one-third will be divided among all other recoguised, Blind Charities throughout the Empize, who also do so number of Charse and of Foreigners understanding each other's language were

The game, as it appeared to onlookers, much to help the Blind folk on their way. few and openings for interesurs rare

Mr. B. Tass, beadmaster of Queen's

cit best be described as a match very

Before these divisions, are made, 21 por Times have changed, and it is possible College, in asking .E. the Govercor to to exchange is in both tugas and distribute the eups and medals, remarked carefully played with a few exciting in- with an ever-increasing understanding his kindness in attending functions of cidents at close quarters. With be ex- cent, will be deducted from the total for born of intercourse and goed-will. The that kind and on his great keenness inception of Wing Lock Wei none of the the Fresh Air Foud, which was

Mt. Tanner players showed a dashing style. In Arthur's first charity. All who knew him Jate Governor Ch'en Chiungming is all branches of sport. animated by a similar spirit. Leaders amoaned that the Governor d "pro- fact, Ng Size Kwong never does in any may change het friendly relations once mised to give a challenge shield to be of his matches, whilst the Hancocks knew of his love for little children, and established, continuity of sentiment, and competed for in connection with this depend more on their experience than on his first great pablic work was to send dash. There were certainly some very thousands, of these little ones from the cominen interests will not be broken mal meeting. (Applause).

11.E. the Govenson said he would like clear strokes from all the players. For jualor of our slums for a holiday in the thereby.

Hig to say how thoroughly the sympathised instance R. Hancock got in some services

The donations to all these funds will with and endorsed the views of those who which, the receiver did not see. had decided to replace the old system of brother kept putting the ball down the

way which left even be in the form of an endowment which individual prizes by marks for school side line in a

real

Ng showed up as an all- competition.

guessing objection to

I venture with diffidence to add my own appeal, privately expressed over, many years to my Hongkong friends, to that of Dr. Wu, and clow with a remark Intely

The one

country,

made to me by an old friend, and perbastrack. uhletics of this kind was that theyrouad player and Wing Lock Wei was will be a lasting and practical inemorial

Hongkong's oldes: buzinga "Harris, if I had my life ever again should learn Chinese and see much more of the Chinese than I have done. I have a great admiration and respect for them.

Í um, etc.,

A. H. HARRIS. Canton, 3rd May, 1999,

tended to individualistic performances: very good at close quarters and from the it was very difficult to avoid that, and a base.

The decisive way in which the match that form of athletics did not have the advantages of

When organised games.

opened must have given the spectators that chevin was got rid of by convert- some idea how it would finish. The ing the sports into competitions between Chinese go the first three games easily, various bodies o

on had one of the finest before the brothers got property going: sports it existence. He was very glad After that, the play was more even. At that the schools bad taken this line; ce the uinth game.the score was in favour the Director of Education recently reof the Chinese and they also secured the marked. the giving of silver cups had YESTERDAY AT CANTON"

tended to rather over doon in this He was sure Yesterday was declared by Governor Colony in scent years." Wu Ting hang to be a public holiday at these medals would be valued as much as Canton the occasion being the anniversary any cup, and that the boys who had of the inauguration of Ir. Sun Yat Sen secured the victory for St. Paul's would by prouder of that fact than of any in as President of the Republic of China.

The Canton Times of yesterday said:dividual silver cup which they might "All the Government offices and public have won for themselves. organizations of the city have been busy making preparations during these few days to celebrate this big occasion,

HE. the fovernor then distributed the trophies to the school teams and competi. tors, amid mach enthusiasm.

THE RESULTS.

next game which gave them the set; The second set was fluctuating and, for the first seven games, the Hancocks had a distinct advantage; but in the last seven they gradually lost ground and that set also went against them. The first four gatnes of the final set were evenly contest- dech side securing two games each Of the five remaining games the English players lost all but one.

The scores were: 0-4, 5-6,

3.

of one who brought the breath of life to ail for whom and with whom he worked. I know that I will not be calling on deaf ears when ask you to show, in some practical way your approbation of the work which he has done.

ETHEL PEARSON.

"DEMANDING MONEY BY"

- MENACES. $7,000 ASKED FOR.

An unusual case which goes back into the history of a big opium case of Boo time ago was opened at the Magistracy

A large crowd witnessed the match and yesterday, when two men, described as

H. E. the Governor attended,

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES.

for

shipbuilders, were charged before Mr. Beautiful decorations have been dis:"

The following were the results of the

Lindsell with demanding $7,000 by means played in front of all Government build-

ngs. The front gates of the President's contests:

100 YARDS.-1, A. L. Ramjahi (Queen's Office are decorated with National Flags.

At the conclusion of the match, Mr. B. of menaces and threats. At the request of beautiful bunting, and flowers. The Chief College); 2. Lam Yuk Ying (St. Paul's): Hancock, President of the Hongkong Mr. Lu the case was formally remanded.

Kwok, Shu (St. Paul's). Executive will receive congratulations 3,

The allegations in the case are that 10 Time: Cricket Club, called on Miss Ram to pre- from all Government officials this after 10 9-10. noon at 2 n'clock at the Treasury Build- 20 YARDS, A. L. Rumjahn (Q.C.); sent the prizes. Miss Ram, he said, had ings, where speeches will be made and Mok Tal Cheuk (Q.C.); 3. Lam Yok been long associated with the Club. Here, all hailing from Aplichau, took a father had been a member for many bout and sailed for Lamma Island on the They refreshment served, Governor Wu Ting Ying (St. Paul's), Time: 24 3-10sets.

Loso Juuni, Lee Yan Teck (Dioce-years and in his younger days bad made 3rd inat. with the intention of looking

Doan named Cho: "Chau. Fang has declared to-day a holiday and all Government transactions in the prosta); Chung Fock Sang (St. Paul's): many hundreds of runs on the ground.

3, Soo Wai Fook (St. Pan). Length: had been a must successful one.

Mr. Hancock remarked that the season found the man fishing in a small boat! The They told him to come ashore, as they' vince will he suspended.

"Each of the different labour guilds 18ft. bins.

QUARTER MILE-1. Ng Lun Cheung matches had been somewhat delayed by wanted to talk business. Once ashoro and public organizations of the city will (St. Paul's); 2, Shek Wing Kwan (G.C.) the strike and the weather, but despite they told him that in view of the profits send representatives to congratulate Pre

a certain opium case, sident Sun at the Treasury Building this 3, xi Hon Yeh (St. Stephen's). Time this the Goale were pretty well up-to-date. he had made by acting as informer to

He thought the most distinguished feature the police in

in 1180,

view

of the afternoon. Many beautiful arches have

HIGH JUN-1, Wong Shau Sbek (St. of the tournament, as in former years, and,

great been erected by the public organizations Paulo); 2, Lee You Trek (Diocesan): 3. was the excellent play of Mr. Ng Sze that they had suffered

the different main thoroughfares. Mok Tai Cheuk (Q.C.). Height: 5ft. Kwong-(Applause.) Who had won the in the Dame case they now requireed They demanded $7,000, Most business houses and factories, in line.

Open Singles Championship of the Colony compensation ...Canton will suspend work to-day. The

HALF MIL-1. Fok Pak Woon (St. fur the fifth time in succession which was and threatened to kill Choi Chau He thought it if he refused to pay Choi's wife slipped gunboats of the Navy will be dressed with Paul's); 2. Ng Lur Cheung (St. Paul's): a record for the Club. ings, and their masts will be beautiful 3, Leung Po Chuen (Q.C.). Time: 2mins. was high time the young "men of the way quietly and warned the police. The with lamps and buntings. This afternoon all

Colony girded on their armour and gave assistance of the Aberdeen police was gunboats will bre guns to congratulate the HURDLES 1. Leng Ynk Ying (St him jolly good hiding."-(Laughter:) invoked and a strong party left by launch anniversary of the President's Inaugura Paul's); 2, Shek Wing Kwan (Q.) The speaker paid a special tribute of to cut off the gang. On the way to Lam tion Printed pamphlets will be distri Lau. Tak Cheung (St. Paul's). Time: praise to the hon. secretary (Mr. L. S. Island they intercepted the party return- buted from aeroplanes bearing characters 15 -10seca.

Greenbill), and to Mr. H. A. Nisbet asing to Aplichan. A chase epsaed and the umpire.

fugitives host succeeded via getting in of good wishes to President Sun.

close to shore. Eight of the men managed to swim ashore and escape; the remain-" ing two were arrested in the boat.

MANDATE BY PRESIDENT SUN

YAT 'SEN.

The Canton Timce says:****

55 6-108cs.

'19 9-10 ccs.

*TEAM RACC (Bight in → Team, 200 yards each)-1, Queen's College; 2. St. Paul's College: 3, Diocesan Boys' School. Time: 3mina 8 7-10sec

Mr.

THE OFFICIALS.

The following were the officials of the In a mandate issued on the 4th, President! Sun Yat Sen announced the commence meeting:-

WORKING COMMITTE- Rev. H S. ment of the Northern Expedition. "Est Shih Chang, the illegal president at Bailey, Rev. G. E. S. Upadell; Messrs. A Kay, E. Stewart, D. Peking, and traitor of the Country, is Hughes W. Chan, A. Hamilton,

Trafford, T usurping the Peking Government with a scandalous policy that endangers the S. S. Leung, E. C. Thomas and P. Tsui SECRETARIES Mr. F. A. Britton and foundation of the Republic," declared the

J. O. Fletcher. "The northern militariste axe President.

STARTERS. Mr. W. Kay, Mr. E. G. -constantly waging wars against cach Stewart and the Rev. G. E. 6. Upadell.

other with the row to roake personal gains Deploring the suffering of our poor fellow citizens in the North, an Expedition will soon be started by the Construtional Government with the object of clearing Hsu Shi Chaag and all in Famous militarista, cut of the country."

In concluding the Mandate, President Sub advises the citizens of the whole country to co-oporate with him in bis coming Expedition.

JUDGES

UVES Pev. HBailey Mears T. S. W. Chan, A. Morris, P. Tsui, R. E. O. Bird. A. T. Hamilton, F. J. de Reine and J. E. Warner.

Miss Ram then presented the prizes, The following is a list of the prize

winners:

- PRIZE WINNERS."

Open Championship Singles.-Cham- plon, Ng Sze Kwong; winner, M. W. Lo

Open Championship Doubles.-Cham- runner-up, A. A. Rumjabu. pions, Ng Sze Kwong and Wing Lock Wel; winners, Ng Eze Kuong and Wing Lock Wei; runners-up, Wong Po Keung and V. Yvanovich

fact loss

C.R.C.. CRAIGENGOWER. This match in the Tennis League ("B"; Division) played on the Craigengower ground, the CRC won by 63 games.to 38. Scores:

Yew Man Taun and Cheung Wing Kni Club Championship.-Champion, F. A. (C.R.C.) beat U...Omar and S. Hamid Redmond; winner, F. A. Redmond; run (Craigengower), 6-5 beat M. Abhas and

8 Gross, 6-5 heat G. Green and nerup Cant PF Davies

A-Winner, A. Basa, 7-4. Handicap, Singlos Brearley; runner-up, R. K. Valentine. Choa Man Ping and Lo Man Ho Handicap Singles "B"-Not yet de (C.R.C.) bent U Omar and S. Hamid, 83; beat M. Aboas, and F. Grose, 11-0 beat G. Green and R Bara, 7.4.

CLERKS OF THE COURSE-Messrs. W. Lcided. Handyside, B. S. Leung and C. E.

Thomas,

Handicap Doubles Winners, Major J. R: Lloyd and A. B. Raworth; runners-up, TIMEKEEPERS Meers. A. E. Dome, JA. Brearley and H. E. Smith

Mixed Doubles.-Not yet decided. L. MacPherson and Ko Sik Wai.

SOORES-Mesura A. Hughce and D.

(Continued at foot of next column.) Trafford.

Kwak Po Kan and Ho Wai Hing (CRC) bent U. Omar and B. Hamid, 65: beat C. Abbas and F. Gross, 7-4; lost to G. Groen and B. Bana, 5-0.

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