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TREATS FOR THE CHILDREN.

NEW YEAR'S-DAY GIVEN OVER-TO THE CHILDREN.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3RD,

POLICE CHILDREN'S SPORTS MR. WOLFE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS AND SAYS GOOD. BYE TO OLD.

TRAGIC MOTOR CAR ACCIDENT.

LIEUT.COMMANDER G. W. HOOPER

KILLED.

CORRESPONDENCE.

A SUGGESTION.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG

DAILY PRESS.

SIR-Might I suggest through your columns the advisability of the establish- ment of some kind of local commiston for the enlistment of the services of men of note pasing through, or near the Colony

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With number of the Colony's Recre ation Clubs it has become customary to

The annual Sports and Christmas Tree

Lieut-Commander G. W. Hooper, give over New Year's day to the children held in connection with the Police Recre B.N., O.B.E. (of HMS. Hawkins) on the This year they were given a right royalation Club passed off very successfully at Staff of the Commander-in-Chios, et time, especially at the Kowloon Cricket, the club grounds on Monday afternoon with a tragic death in the early hours Club and the Police Recreation Club. There was a larger crowd even than usual of yesterday morning. The treats were very successful events owing to the fact that members of the Lieut.-Commander Hooper, in company and if the olders had to forego their gaol staff participated this year, and with five brother officers, had attended a

We have had visits in recent years from games of tennis or cricket owing to the everyone spant a very happy day. The carnival dance at the Repulse Bay Hotel several men who were world-renowned in grounds being laid out for the special children were, present in force, and on New Year's night, and was returning their knowledge and scholarship benefit of the children they had the satie enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Perhaps to his ship with his companions in a various branches of science or art, whe faction of watching and in many case the most popular man present among the motor car driven by a Chinese chauffeur. if caught in time, might have been "in- younger generation was Revenue Officer When the accident occurred the car was duced to lecture in Hongkong: pro- of joining in the fun.

Ward, who, in his make-up as a clown approaching the villago of So Kum Po. sent, is scene-to be nobody's business to THE KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB'S kept everyone vastly amused. In spite They were rounding a sharp bend, and discover such or to enlist their services.c

of the rather rough time he appeared to keeping well on the left hand side of Hongkong has lost much through this be undergoing at the hands of his young the road, when another car overtook remissness. Something ought to be done admirers, he seemed to enjoy the fun as them. It appears that the speed of the to rectify it. A vigilant committee in much as they. Music was provided dur-second car drove it in towards Lieut-touch with home affairs might do much. Ing the afternoon by Mr. Gonzales' jazz Commander Hooper's car, and the driver, Of course, such a committee would need band. The Police Jazz Band played for of the latter pulled in closer to the road ample funds at its disposal. It ought to the dancing in the evening.

in order to avoid a collision. He sud receive abundant financial support. Cer- denly realised that he was driving off tainly, many wealthy Europeans und the road altogether, and turned his car Chinese give money to much less worthy to get back. As he did so, the machine objects. Perhaps, if the scheme were weil jolted over a couple of large stones, and organised, the University authorities crashed sideways-on to an iron standard. here would allow the term "University Extention Leatures" to be applied to such.-Yours faithfully,

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A huge Christmas Tree laden heavily with toys and sweets was dismantled by Mr. Gerrard and Mr. Ward, each child receiving a present.

C.B.E. FOR THE HON, MB. E. B. HALLIFAX.

There was much mirth and merriment at the Kowloon Cricket Club and it is difficult to say whether the children or the adults enjoyed themselves the most. In addition to the usual sporting events there was a bran tub, an Aunt Sally" and cocoatnut shies Messrs. R. E. Nicholls and Hosthen took a lending part in superintending these amusements.

There were not so many children at this year's sports as usual, but why this In asking Mrs. Wolfe, wife of the Capt. was so it is difficult to explain, for the Superintendent of Police, to distribute'

Lint-Comdr. Hooper was sitting in event is looked upon as one of Kowloon's the prizes, Mr. Gerrard remarked that the rear seat of the car, on the left hand red letter days Sunshine prevailed the Committee felt that it was very kind side, and in the outside position. It was throughout the afternoon and pleasant of Mre. Wolle to undertake this service. music was provided by the Regimental Mr. Wolfe in a short address remarked just opposite to him that the car struck right the standard. The latter cut Band of the King's..

that this was the last Christmas Tree is through the side of the car, and hit the During the afternoon His Excellency connection with Hongkong police sports deceased with tremendous forec, the im the Governor (Bir R... E. Stubbs, that eight of their older comrades would

pact throwing all the occupants into the A telegram has been received by HE.. K.C.M.G.) visited the Club, and at the see dismantled. They were retiring this road. Commander Hooper is believed to the Governor from the Secretary of State conclusion of, the aports very kindly dis year, and he took the opportunity to with have died within five minutes. He was to the effect that His Majesty the King tributed the prizes to the youthful com them the very best of luck, and many immediately conveyed to the Royal Naval has been graciously pleased to approve petitors. Those who were not fortunate yours of healthy life in which to enjoy Hospital, but he was dead when he of the appointment of the Hon. Mr. E. R. enough to kecure a prize in the competi-their retirement. He would also like to arrived. AD. examination. Made by Hallifas (Secretary for Chinese Affairs), tions were allowed a special dip into the welcome the nayer man who had only Surgeon-Lient-Commander G. B. Hayes a Commander of British Empire Order, Bran pie.

recently joined, mensioning in particular showed that he had died from a fractured Civil Division. In asking His Excellency to present the those men who had come to them from the skull. A leg and an arm were also Mr. Halifax has spent twenty-ava prizs, Mr. R. E. Lindsell, the Vice B.I.C. Hongkong was very lucky in

# years in the Civil Service of the Colony, President of the Club, thanked His securing the services of men from such

the The accident happened shortly he- and for the past ten or sleven years has Excellency for honouring the event a fine force. He remarked on thefore three o'clock in the morning. One beer Secretary for Chinese Affairs. The by his presence and remarked that both generosity showed by Mr. and Mrs of Commander Hooper's companions in O.B.E. was conferred on Mr. Halifax in His Excellency and Lady Stubbs took a Taggart (of the Hongkong Hotel), the the car paid high tribute to the nerve 1918, doubtless in recognition of his China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co., shown by the Chinese chauffeur. He said services during the war period, and the and Mr. F. C. Jenkin, towards the club that the man kept his head throughout, promotion in the Order may be consider- for that day.

and it was his resource and presence ofed as a special mark of appreciation of mind that they had to thank for the fact the manner in which be discharged the that the accident was not even more anerois duties that devolved upon him in

connection with the serious labour diff Lieut. Commander Hooper. WJB an eulties in the Colony during the past officer who was popular both with his year. colleagues and with the lower deck. Cheery, good natured, and a keen sportsman in every sense of the word, the China. Fleet has lost in him a valuable officer and a noble gentleman: He was but thirty-one years of age.

great interest in the annual event.

Before presenting the prizes His Excel lency humorously observed that at this time of the year one usually made good Among those who were also present resolutions. He had made one, and that were Deputy Superintendent and Mrs. was that this year he was not going to P. P. J. Wodehouse, Mr. and Mrs. make any unnecessary, speeches and Burlingham, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kerr, Mr. was going to make a beginning and Mrs. J. W. Franks, Mr. Perdue. at once. His Excellency congratulated Mr. F. C. Jenkin and daughters.... the President, the Vice-President and The arrangemcats were carried out by Committee on the entertainment and he congratulated the prize winners and the company in general on a very pleasing

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committee of which the chairman W Mr. W. Gerrard. Mr. N. Watts acted as secretary and Mr. Whint as treasurer. The following were the results of the

The prizes were then distributed and events, the gathering dispersed after three hearty cheers had been given for the

Governor.

The results of the various sporting events were as follow:

GIRLS' VENIB.

GIRL HANDICAP RACE (under 10),-1, Juliet Earner; 2, Kathleen Glendinning; 3, Maria Glendinning.

broken.

serioud."

Commander Hooper joined the Com- mander-in-Chief's staff twelve months aga, having, been appointed in November

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CAPTAIN BIRSS OF THE "SUL AN."

Our Edinburgh correspondent in his latest letter writes:

"An addition has been made to the long list of thrilling adventures of the high seas in which the seafaring men of Montrose have played a leading role-the

- BOYS HAVUICK FACE (under 10) of 1921. During the war he put in some captain of the British steamer Sui An Dougins Taylor; 3, Martin Earner; 3, valuable service with "H.M.S. Furious, the resect attacked" and looted by Chines

pirates off the coast of China, is Robert Lyall Glendinning.

and was the joint editor of very Biras, of Montrose Captain Birss is the PIOR-UP: FOOTBALL MATCH-Mesars enlightening book on the Battle of second of four sons of the late Captain, SKIPPING RACE (under 14 years of age). Hollands. Roberts, MeWalter, Nolloth, Jutland. In addition to his skill with the Andrew Birss, who have all followed -1, M. Gourlay; 2, P. Gittens; 3, E. Phillips, Watte, P. Condon, Johnson,

a very keen their father's calling, and whose advan Webb.

Knight, Angus, Whelan, Garrod and pen, however, he wa FLAT BAOS (6 to 8 years of age)-1, | Poet,

ericketer... Indeed, it is pathetic to noterous careers have taken them to distant parts of the world. Serving his appren- Ene Bar, 1., Woolley; 3, E. Sullivan. LADIES' COCONUT SHIKI, Mrs. that on the afternoon before his sad death ticeship in one of the old-time brige for SKIPPING COMPETITION-1, E. Moade; Alexander; 2, Miss Purden; 3, Mrs. he was playing for the Navy against which his native town was at one time 9, E Price 3, O. Mitchell.

famous, Robert Birss rapidly advanced Dorrington

the Hongkong Cricket Club, and only last in his calling. After a spoll of duty FLAT RACE (Under five-year of age).—1, GENTS, HANDICAP Race (under 38)week he delighted a large number of around the coast of South Africa," he B: Stewart; W. George; & P. George Mr. Reynolds; 2 Mr. Poat; 3, Mr. cricketers in the Colony by knocking up went out East, and for many years he

POTATO RACE-1, P. Wooley; 2, L. Patton; 3, G. MaNider.

SKIPPING COMETITION (10 to 12 years of age)-1 A. Blythe; %, E. Landolt; 3;1,

·M, Gourlay,”

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Nolloth.

GIRLS HANDICAP BACK (10 and over).- Beatrice Taylor; 2, Barbara Earner; 3. Wendy Jenkin.

Boxa' HANDICAP RACE (10 and over),-1, Ronald Gerrard; 2, Frank Angus; 3, Neil Gerrard..

FLAT RACE (under 14 years of age)-1, G. MoNider; 2, E. Landolt; 3, L. Patton. MUSICAL CHAILS-1, J. Brown; 2, N. Chattaron; 3, M. George, “i

GENTS. HANDICAP BOX (over. 38),-1, EGG AND SPOON RACE (under 14 years of M. J. Grant; 2, Mr. J. Franks; 3, Mr. age), H. Smith; 2, E. Blackburn; 3, E, D, 0. Wolle (after dead-heat with Mr. E. Webb...

Wiltshire). CONSOLATION BACE, D. Pitcairn; 2, .D. Smith; a, V. Blackburn,

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Chinese waters. The pews of his latest. beautiful 65 against the Army. His has held responsible commandin loss will be mourned widely, in both sensational exploft on the Sui An created civilian and military circles, as well as intenes interest in Montrose, where he Deceased was a dative of had many relations and friends. Two the Fleet.

years ago, accompanied by his wife and Worcester. He also played for one of the daughters, Captain Birss spent a year's premier Naval polo teams in the Colony. furlough in his native town, and it is little more than a year ago that Mrs.. THE FUNERAL,

Biris left Montrose. to join ber husband, leaving one of the children in the care of Mrs. Lawson, an aunt. A brother of Captain Biras, Captain Andrew Biras, and two sisters, reside in Montrose Captain Birse and his wife expected to return to settle in Lontreso about fiva retire under the age limit, years here, when the captain is due to

He was borne to his last resting place at the Happy Valley yesterday afternoon, LADIES EGG AND SPOON RACE-1, Hisasha funeral being carried out with all Olive Gerrard; 2, Mrs. Hollands; 3, Hrs. the ceremony befitting his rank. The Taylor.*** POTATO BACK (10 to 12 years of age).—1, THREAD AND NEIDLEBACH-1, MP service, a simple one, was taken by the Nicholl; 2, F: Hartley; 3, H. Pearne Grimmett and Kr. Ward; 2, Mrs. A. Bev. H. S. Crole-Rees, Chaplain to H.M. BOOT BACE (under 18 years of age), Clark and Mr. A. Clark, 3, Mre. Rey-Naval Forces in Hongkong. T. Neave 3, A. Mitchell; 3, 8. Christie,nolds and Mr. Reynolds

H. Pearna na tafling

A large and impressive procession

The procession wound its way, slowly

OBSTACLE RACE (12 to 14 years of ago) The Tug-of-War between Married and passed the monument, inspiring a spirit 1, J. Clarks 2, P. White 3, E Nicholls Single wae not held; owing to the late of sadness in the hearts of all who wit and solemnly up the road, followed by

BALAT RACK (tiams of four)-1, E. nem of the bour and the desire to present Morrison, A. Chatteron, S. Melider and the children with the toys from the possed it Fint of all came the firing large and sympathetic crowd. At the

Christmas Tres..

party from HMS under the cemetery gate the coffit was met by the Bew. Crole-Rece, who led the way, bare charge of Lieut. J. GL Dundas, headed to the cemetery. Here he read the marching with bowed heads and rifles, burial service after which numerous reversed Next came the band of HM.g. wreaths were laid on the grave. The firing rem party, then fired thres last volleys over Hawkmy, marching slowly, and solemnly, the grave, and, two buglers sounded the to's the sad strains of the: Dead" Last Post"

FLAT BACK (0 to 8 years of age),—1, "A. a. Smith 2,0'Billivary 3, L. Clark and Jackman (dead Heat).

BACK RAC (8 to years of age).

Christle P. White, 318tirling Tod or Bus (10 to 14 years of age).-

No 1 team. Madath

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Stevens, O. Pre, W. Match, J. Hur

P. White and J. Olark.

Clark,

FLAT RACE (8 McNider

CELEBRATING THE NEW

YEAF

Giner Moore of 88th Company, March "" Then followed the gun cát The men were then re-formed, and R.G.A., was charged befo

riage and coffin, draped with the flag marched down to the road, returning, to of his country, which he served and the ship to the lively strains of a march, Lindesit, at the Magistracy, yesterday, ved so wall Hid cocked hat and played by the band in accordance with the Für Rios (to 6 years of age), G. with having behaved in a disorderly word lay on the coffin, while along fasul custom where, Naval and Military Abraham, 2, B-Stevens, 3 C. Patton.

Bowie Corner (10, to 14 years of age), manner whilst under the influence of side, walked the pall bearers, in their funerals are concorced

Thompson; 3-A drink pawide the King Edward Hotel on glittering uniforms- They were: L Among the principal mourners present -1D. Davidson

Cont Legge L Com Larco Lore-Commodore H. Grace. Capt. R the previous night.

Com Wynne

Lt. Com Henderson, Leville: A.D.C. to the Governor, and the care of age), 8.

Com, Tucker, Lt Com Wardlaw Ramsey, Ham Mr Claude Severn, C.M.G., and and Lt. Com Besant. Following behind Mr. Boydu the coffin was Capt. AH. Allington, of Among the floral tributes, were wreaths B.M.B. Hawkins who was a close friend from H. the Governor HMS of handang rafflex Immediately follow ausine, the Hongkong Cricket Club, ing, were scene 200, officers and men of themmodore Grace, Capt Allington and Bagship and other Naval vessels in the My Cland Beveral welk si numerous Harbour. Cyll and military mournerentes, from shine lol tho, caquadros So olenço | brought up the rear,

the Harbour, and the Hongkong Pola *(Continued of foot of next column.)...

Smith

ago).—1; R. White and SUrling;- W Matcham and Groundwate Clarke and Fahrze

OUSSOLATION IV-A White, 9,

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The Gunner admitted the offence and the Magistrate, after consulting, Lipat, Thornton, GA, who wasī Court, decided to bind the irdeté over in the sum of $50 to keep the for six months.

the defendant that no

had been rewarded against him,

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