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SPORT.

INTERPORT POLO.

MANILA P HONGKONG.

THE PLAYERS AND THEIR YORU

THE SUBSIDIARY MATCHAJ.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 1933.

The Services Side for Monday is being; chosen by Major-General Sir John! Fowler, but it is likely that it will con- sist of Lieut. Davis at No. 1; Lient.- Commander Wynne, No. 9: General Yesterday afternoon, in connection Fowler, No. 3; Lieut. Moove, «No., §.; with the forthouring Interport Polo These should make a good side: parti- Hatch between Manila and Hongkong cularly as Mr. Davis marks the opposing which is be played on Wednesday next back better than anyone else who has 3 Causeway Bay, the Interporters tried played on the Hongkong ground recently. out the ponies and judging from the form General Fowler's experienced play at shown, the Interport watch should be No. 1 gives the tenta a good sound back- very close gast

ground. Four player of the Manila at bare already arrived in the Colony. They travelled by the s. Jki Jure and are accompanied by their wives, Lieut.-Col. Johnson, the Captain of the tean, has not yet, arrived, but is expected to do so Tuesday next, the day before the match Cel. Fatnsou, by the ways Governor- General Woods Chief of Staff. The Hanila team are being supplied with pola ponies, by the Hongkong Polo Club.

THE PLAYERS AND THEIR PONIES.

interport much.

#standned.

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Mr. MacPherson is being mounted by Major-General Sir John Fowler and Messrs. Wyne and Davis. He will play at No. 1 for the Manila side. His penis should carry his light weight well.

Mr. White will play No. 3. He is well mounted by Messrs, Musgavé, Moore aud Ester on Tenie Chong," and "Whistling Rufus." The ponies, although not quite : up to laterport form compare very fav- ourably with the ponies of the Hongkong No: 3.

THE AMATEUR DRAMATIC CHARGE AGAINST A DOCTOR

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CLUB'S PERFORMANCE.

A NOTEWORTHY SUCCESS,

PEL LEAVE IT. TO VOT,"

A LIGHT VOMEDY IN THAKEN ACTS, BY

NOEL COWARD

Mrs. Dermott Oliver....... Evangeline; Syria

Bubbie..

Cast:-

Mrs. W. LoGAN, (Mr. T, U. Louis,

31rs, A. G. Spargos, Mr. E. Gito88 MAN, Str. 3. N. Lavozy. (BLISS FOGAN

/Her

children)

Joyce Daniel Davis brother!

(Her

Mr. M.S.NORTRUOTI,

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The Civilian leam, which is to face the Manila players next Saturday, "will con- sist of Messrs. Cox. Lyon, Lyon-Hyown, Mrs. Crombie.. Mrs. B. W. SLÆRI. and Fiddes-Wilson. Well mounted, them! Faith Crombie ..... Mrs, D. DE B. Šrauma.

The action of the play takes place in Mulberry Manor, Mrs. Dermott's house, a few miles out of London,

WITHDRAWN

ON HIS EXPRESSING REGRET.

Yesterday was the date £xed for hear- ing a charge against Dr. W. T. Cheung, a medical graduate of Hongkong Univer, aity, of making a false statement to the Registrar of Births and Deaths in respect of the death of a Chinese: The parties were three-quarters of an hour late in corning into Court, however, and when the Magistrate (Mr. B. W. Hamilton) took his seat,

The Crown Solicitor said he under stood that Mr. Brutton would make a

statement.

Mr. Brutton : The facts are these.

players should pay up an dxcellent gume. | Griggs.....Untere....Mr, G. A. Mus that we understand that if Dr. Cheung Dr. Lyon-Brown, especïily, has improved out of all recognition just lately, and if he learns to use his back-hand strokes he will undoubtedly a candidate for the Interport team next year.

THE POLO GROUND ARRANGEMENTS,

THE SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT.

-FOOTBALL.

So long a time has elapsed since the Hongkong Amateur Drdinatie Club last

makes a certain statement, these pro- ceedings will be withdrawn. If that is so. I am quite prepared to maku a-state- ment on his behalf.

The Crown Solicitor: That is so, your Worship..

Mr. Brutton: The statement is this: that Dr. Cheung admits having noted, in this matter, without due care, and ex-

these proceedings be withdrawn."

The Club Houg and general arrauge-gave a public performance that any new Of the Manila players Colonel Johnsonments for spectators have been greatly in arrivals probably bad no idea that the Colony poksised amateur dramatic talent ) is an old and experienced player and proved and every effort is being made to probably kones far more about the game ensure shat" all those who go to witness sion, after Thursday night's opening per presses his regret at having given his

of such high order. The abiding impres than any others player who will be on the game shall get a comfortable seat and formance, is that the general level of certificate without having made sufficient the field. He is being mounted by Mr. tea, which is bring provided by Mesara, achievement was surprisingly high. One enquiry into the case, especially as it

bax sest professional touring..companies! Habry Moth and Mr. Fidilles Wilson and Wisemans, Ltd. at 50 cents per head.

in Hongkong, containing one, or perhaps turned out to be an infectious one. Dr. bas the rattling good ponies in Fau

two: competent actors, accompanied by Cheung is a graduate of Hongkong Uni berg. "The Anver," and "King Harry."

Numerous engagements have been made tedious a collection of mediocritics as versity and, as such, he realises the res Col. Johnson will be playing back in the for the social entertainment of the Manila performers of "small parts who have long the name of the University of which he

ever walked the boards. case-hardened ponsibility that rests

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on him to uphold team and dinners followed by dances are since lost their illusions and enthusiasms. Probably the next best player in the being given in their honour by His Ex-As someone said, in the expressive slang is a graduate and to maintain the high Manila side is Major Howell, who will cellency the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, dud amongst the A.D.C. Company." It

of the Army, there was not a single reputation of Western medicine among likely play No. 2. His near side back.M.G. at Government House on the isth, greatly increased the enjoyment of the Chinese medical practitioners in this handers** were particularly noticeab by Major-General Sir John Fowler auditor not, to be obliged to make allow. Colony. Having made this statement on ances whilst bad actors were on the stage his behalf; I ask your Worship that, on yesterday aftermon. He is being mounted .C.M.G., at Hendquarters House on the and look forward to their early exit. In the application of the Crown Solicitor, by Messrs. Lyon, Cox and Arth, whose 16th and by Mr. H. Birkett at Repüle many amateur performances this is the ponies, Winter Light." Fash and Bay on the 21st. Mr. C. C. Boyd'is caters

audience's share of the.evening's trials, ¦ "The Crown Solicitor: In view of that

It hardly seems neersingy to give the "A" Chestnut" are well up to Interpertaining the members, of the Manila Club plot of the piece; these win sa it will statement, I do ask that the summons be withdrawn, but, in making that applien- to tifin at East Point for the Gymkhana. not need a synopsis and those whose visit tion, I wish to make this remark, that, öf is still a pleasure in store will naturally A dance was given at the Peak Club for not wish to know the story beforehand. very largely almost entirely--an medical course, the Registrar of Deaths must rely, members of the Manila team last night. One could have wished that the Company practitioners and if there is any failure It is also hoped, in addition, that a golf had applied its talents, and them on the part of the medical practitioner to rehearsals that must have been necessary, match will be arranged between the men to na even better play, though I'll leave discharge the responsibility it leads to an bers of the Manila team and the playing it to you by no means an inferior almost impossible position. Certain certi one. Still, there are English dramatists ficates are accepted, but is is of the utmost members of the Hongkong Polo Club.

who write clever dialogue: if the Cub importance that there should be no thinks... too strong meat for failure to discharge the responsibility Hongkong world not Arnold Bennett fill by the person giving the certificate; the bill! Just fà indicate the principal tiorer. There has been this expression of that is to say, "by the acdical practi- thread of Mr. Coward's story. let it bo said that is introduces the old stage regret; I therefore ask your Worship that device of the rich une from America the complaint be withdrawn.

The Magistrate: In view of these state- but gives the story a new turn ('' new,? as far as ne remembers) in that the unciements, I have no objection to the summons annunces his arly demise (on the being" withdrawn, but I should like, as strength of medical prophesy) and de Magistrate, to associate myself entirely clares that he will leave his entire fortune with the marks of the Crown Solicitor to that one of his nicers and nephews with reference to the duties and responsi who makes the greatest success in life.bilities of a doctor. It seems to me that, This spurs a group of young people to in view of the respect in which the pro develop each of them, the ten talents and fession is held, there is a responsibility they all make good" within eighteen upon the doctor to take care, in every months. Uncle then declares that his case. One hopes that will always be re- early death is off and that his wealth membered. The summons is allowed to be is non-existent and he takes credit for withdrawn having applied the spur to his young friends' undeveloped talents, since he had no other help to give them when more particularly in the first act. Miss their father died and left them penniless. Logan, as Joyce the flapper," was dis- After the first disappointment at the distinctly ever and a neat and stylish little appearance of the fortune the young actress. Mrs. A Grant Simpson was folks made friends, again, with uncle after a period of strained relationships, quite efficient in a somewhat less import- and the author, unwilling that his audi

The play contains an unpleasant charac- ence should suffer pain at the lusa ever| of a stage fortune, drops a hint at the W. Salter made a little too much the ter-a match-making mother-whom Mrs. end that there is a profitable gold mine villainess. The rather harsh and glaring in the South American background, after contrasts of her costume colour schema The principal part-that of the "rich" tended, also, towards over-emphasis and Northcote. It is one that keeps the actor with advantage. This was perhaps the Mair, Stewart, McPhail (capt.), Purvis, evening and Mr. Northecte,

H.K.F.C. Rodger, Israel, Bishop, on the stage for the, greater part of the producer's only mistake. Mrs. D. de B. one of the womb has a good stage presence and Forsyth. Begg, Valentine and England.

senior residents in the Colony, deserves one could have wished for her a part that H.M.S. Ter-Boath; Smith and that special acknowledgement be made was not quite so colourless and unreal. Harry; Grant, Hudson and Bryant; Hill, of his pluck in undertaking such a heavy Mr. G. A. Masitano had an excellent

Capt. Ball, who will play in place of Colonel Johnson in the Services match on Monday as No. 9 (Major Howell in this mutch will play No. 4), is the youngest player on the Manila side. His quiet and clever, play is well remembered by thos members of the Hongkong team who went! to Manila in April list,

THE SONGKONG SIDE.

The following matches have been ranged to be played to-day :-

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ed.

HONGKONG LEIGUE

Division I., kick off at 4.30 p.m. R.G.A.. King, Sockunpoo ground,

Referee: Mr. A, Newton. H... Tar * Hongkong Club, Navy "A" ground. Referee: Mr. F. Smith. South Chinn r. 11 M.S. Ambrose, South

China ground. Referee: Mr. W. E Hollands.

A good game "should be seen at Son Hongkerg till he represented by Mr.kunpoo between the Military teams and & narrow victory for the King's is expect. Dent at No 1, playing his well-known "pony ** Carlise" and Mr. Boytl's" melk? On the Navy "A" ground the Tamar known ponie "Riagwood" and "After receive the Club and a fast game should Dark."

If Mr. Dent marks.the opposing end in a win for the sailors. back closely he should prove n mest useful adlition to the Hongkong team. He has an exceptionally good eye for ming the ball travelling fast towards him.

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South China are due to meet the Ambrose nt Happy Valley and a keenly contexted game should end in a draw.

all

ant part,

H.K.F.C. @ HM.S. · TAMAR.”

My Boyd will play No. 2 and will H.M.S. Tur in a League match to-day The Hongkong Football Club will mest ride his ponies Hurry Jane," "Sprin- on the Naval "A" ground, at 4.30 uncle was taken by Mr. Mowbray could be modified in fature performances ger" and "Devonport." "The last named. The teams will be ng follows:-

pony is probably one of the best China

polo ponies ever seen. This little pony established the amazing record of playing

in fre chukkers in the recent Imerport Routley, Burd, Oxland and Brazendale, pies of work. It is no secret that, with, make-up and made the most of the part

match between Hongkong and Shanghai.

Mr. Boyd's hitting and vigorous play is

a valuable asset to the Hongkong side.

It is greatly to be regretted that Lapt, Fisher is unable to play at No...

CRICKET.

INTERPORT "TRIAL MATCH.

out Mr. Northente's help, the Club would of Griggs the butler, a retainer of the have been in a great difficulty about old-fashioned sort.

Special mention must be made of the giving the piece at all. Mr. Northcote's

The moment the curtain went interpretation of the part was inimit setting. able; it just suited his jovial and UP, the artistic representation of an humorous temperament and his natural apartment in a country house, thoroughly The following teams have been selectail and easy stage manner and presence in keeping in every way, conveyed an 3 fur Hongling, owing to an injured to play in an laterport Trial game at the probably did much to inspire confidence excellent Erst impression. One does not sboulder. An excellent substitute has Club ground, to-day, at 130 p.in. sharp in the rest of the company and so helped wish to rub it in" too much, but it been found in the Polo Club Secretary, R. Hancock (cap.), T. E. Pearce, Capt, a great deal to ensure the success of the ust be said that such entirely satis

factory settings are rarely provided by Mr. Bartholomew; whore game has. Havelock-Davies, G. R. Sayer, Capt. play

C. O Olliver, E. B. Reed, A. L. Gace, No other part in the piece was of such professional companies All three acts of rapidly improved in the last few months. Capt. R. le Fleming. A E Wood, E. G. importance, but three stood quft above the the play take place in the same apart Hr. Bartholomew, however, is unfortu Lammest, H. Owen Hughes and B. D. others. They were: Mrs. Dermott (Mr. meat but a good deal of variation is W. Logan), Sylvia (Mrs. E. Grossman) ingeniously introduced after the first act, nately rathe poorly mounted by Mr..

Major Matthewe (capt.), E. J. R. Mit and Bobbio (Bir. A. N. Lucey). Mra. when everything suggests a cold win- Shaw's pony "lock" and his own popies chell, B. E. A. Webster, C. J. Stapleton, Logan had to present the character of ter's day in England-and the subsequent

Sleepy and Windy."

D. E. Donnelly, AH. Bumjaba, L. rather feckless, tearful, illogical woman, acts in which summer time is indicated Capt. Neville will play at No. 4 and Daries, F. J. de Bome, C. F. Alexander, e quite unfit to direct, unaided, aby flowers, floral decorations in, the fra is well mounted by "The Don," Benja Capt. Dods, Lieut. Bacon and N. number of headstrong, modern children place, and so on, instead of heavily who are far beyond her in intellectual curtained windows and a fire in the grate min" and "Kan River," the same three Omar.

equipment. Mrs. Logan played this part Mr. W. A. Cornell, who was responsible ponies as he played in the recent Bong- Long-Shanghai Interport match

very cleverly; tears and laughter rapidly for the scenery certainly wis moat alternated and she made the most of by- zuccessfut!

Acknowledgment is specially due to Mr.

TARTWO SIDES COMPARED,

Evans.

TENNIS ELBOW,

effectively," Mrs. E. Grossman's part was

It is a noticable fact that no less than To all those who have studied the play which emphasized the part very W. Sinclair, who produced the play and lour of the best ponies on the ground various strokes at lawn ternis it is obvious an important one because she was the to whose clever direction, during week were all schooled to pelo by Major that the large grip of the racket is leading spirit amongst the young people of preparation, the admirable tea Timmis who, to the general regret of in most cases responsible for the tennis Early in the evening site showed distinc work" of the Company, and the success the Polo Club recently left Hongkong elbow. At the sime time, the large tave kill and certainly maintained it all of the performance as a whole is largely with his regiment. The ponies Bre grip " is not altogether to blame, In

Carlisle, Fash, The Don," and my opinion it most arises from holding through until, in the last act, she gives due Mr. J. E A. Bullock was stage Springer."

the racket far too tightly. The correct, the rest of the family a piece of her ager, Mr. J. L. Parren was prompter as well as the scientifio, manner of using mind" and breaks into tears,which she and Mr Musitano was responsible for

·Taking the opposing mounts, pouy for the racket is to take the head of: the did, most convincingly. Mrs. Grossman'a charge of the lighting. Messrs. Labe, }|{}}

properties. M. R. A. Sturling was in pony, they are very evenly matched: Aracket do the work. The golf drive is enunciation was excellent and her acting Crayford & Co. supplied the furnishings. for player fr player Manila has experi. to throw the head of the club at the hall a highly" finished piece of work Her A Victrola was operated during the and in like manner the racket can be stage presence, too, was admirable. Bir intervals that proved hardly adequate ence on their side, but the fact that the held in quite an easy and light grip, until A. N. Lucry, in Bobbie, successfully pass for such a large building. Mr. B. Stock, Hongkong players will be playing' on their own ground and Manila players is tightened just before hitting the fed the crucial test,ability to make love who has done excellent publicity work fur-3]

ball. All who give this method a trial convincingly on the stage. He managed will be playing on strange ponics, which will not only find their strokes faster, but to lose himself thoroughly in the part and the Club notifies, however, that to-night, on the average are about nine inches will obviate all chance of getting that in, that respect was more successful thand at the performances next week, Mrs. -lower/than the ponies they are accustom-most painful, as well as annoying ailment Mr. D. C. Logan who seemed a little stiff Harry Woods has consented to "play bedetɔ, should even matters out and a the tennis elbow, writes Specialist "in

selections before the rise of the curtain splendid game should result.

(Continued of fout of nest column.) and during the intervals.

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