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LOCAL SPORT.

YACHTING.

ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB'S

CLOSING CRUISE.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 11TH, 1925

Qur friends from the Navy gave us RENTS AMENDMENT ORDINANCE this saascu a chance to get the flag back which they annexed from us in 1023 and, after a must enjoyable and strenuous con- test, the naval dag now adorns the walls' of our Club, much to our joy.

I might add for the bea-ft of our Gloriously fine weather favoured thewisters that feeling runs very high on the Club's Naval Day and it is always Leces closing cruise of the Royal Hongkongsary to have a serious officer present to Yacht Club on Saturday. A very large amber af ladies were present, and a vory" enjoyable day was spent. were sailing and rowing events, all of which wäre keenly contested.

BILL THAT

INTEREST' WILL LANDLORD AND TENANT.

The draft of the Rents Amnendiens Ordinance, is published in the current Government Gazelle,

THE 'DOMINICAN ORDER. DEATH OF THE SUPERIOR GENERAL

The provisions of the Bill include a carefully watch the rival teams to reproposal to permit an increase of 18 per

(Laughter). guiate the cocktails.

As a result of the Inst. race, Comcent. on standard rents," There

medore Grace gave us a peace offering There are other clatises to restrain pro-world. He arrived in Hongkong on the in the shape of a "trained photograph of himself which is now one of the Club's cherished treasures.

Among the early arrivals were H.E. tim Governor (Sir Edward Stubbs X.C.M.G.). Sir Brary Gallan, the Hon Mr. H. T. Creasy and Mrs. Creasy and the Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang and Mrs. Lang.

During the afternoon the hand of the 1st Battalion, the East Surrey Regiment played, selectione.

The officers were Offer of the Day. The Commodore (Capt. T. Arthur).

Starter.-The

Vice-Commodore

(Mr.

E. W. Carpenter).

Hon. Mr. C. Mel. Umpires.-The Messer and. Dr. E. 1. Minstt.

Judges-Capt. A. W. Davison, R.N.R., Mr. E. Cuck. and Mr. WLogan.

Rowing Officers of the Day-Commo- dore A. J. B. Stiming. C... B.N., the Hon. Mr. C. Mel, Messer, Mr. T. J. Easterbrook. Air. E. W. Carpenter, Mr.

The Most Reverend Father Louis Thrisling, Superior Ueneral of the Dominica. Order, died in "Rome on the 2nd inst., at the age of 59. He was born on the 31st January 1956.

He was elected Superior General on August 4th 1919, and had since visited the whole Order," spread all over the Steering. For instance the statement of 18th July, 1017, and after staying for some days in the Spanish Dominican Pro- Objects and Reasons" attached to the curation, he visited the Dominican Mis Bill points out that it should be care șions in Tonkin, Indo-Chinn. Afterwards

and Missions the Order has in the Philip fully noted that the proposal does not he went to Manila to visit all the Colleges sanction any increase on the present pine Islands. He visited niso the many. a sub-tenant. pro- Dominican Missions. Ta"the Province of reas being paid by 'vided that such present rent has already Fukien, and Formosa and Lise those in

Japan on his way to America.

Father The Torvessa Trophy was raced for the been raised to as much as fifteen per

By his death," the Rev. "S. Tamayo, Provincial of the Spanish other day and the Committee and `mem-1

Another clause endorses the recouDominican Fathers in the Far East, will the Committee of the become Superior General of the Order un- were more than pleased at such a plen- bers of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club en abor the standard rent. did turn out of lifeboats which sailed mendation of

Legislative Council that the duration of til the new election, next year. The ele

ден Superior ordinarily an excellent ruce.

the Renta Ordinance be extended for one year from the 30th June, 1925.

While on the subject of the Navy, 1 should like to take the opportunity, of thanking Commodore Stirling for the help he has given myself and the Com mittee and for the kern interest he has shewn in the Club."

The Douglas Steamship Company won it for the second time, and I hear that there are several intending competitore in the next race who have made up their, minds to get the Trophy..

To turn to the Rowing Section, I should like to say goot deal about them but I am afraid the time is some what limited so I will confine myself to saying that the membership has great ly increased and that keenness is the word to best describe this setion of the

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Father Tamayo is now in his 58th year. He was elected Provincial of the Dominican Fathers in the Far East in He has 1817 with residence in Manila. way to visit the Missions or the houses been many times in Hongkong on his

Spain and Rome. that this vass Province has in America,

takes place every twelve years, but the A practice, not uncommon in Hong death of a Superior before the comple kong. which consists of threatening with tion of twelve years, makes at earlier

a tenant who is, un election necessary. "reconstruction

pay an increased rent, is also willing dealt with in the measure by rarans of a Every or who, under threat of clause which reads:-

of any reconstruction applying for or taking action upon a certificate for more than the reat recoverable to ac- domatie tenement, deanads or receives A team w sent down during this cordance with the provisions of this season to Manila at the invitation ofdinance shall be liable upon sumairy the Manila Bout Clan and of the inconviction to A far not exceeding one Lerport races there Hongking won the thousand dollars. Upon the hearing of fours, ao mean performance, when it is any summons and under the provisions magistrate, in addition to imposing a realised under what circumstances our of this section, it shall be lawful for a

Their victory was

fue, to order the defendans to pay to mro train here. very popular one.

Dr Minett and Mr. Easterbrook have the tenant any sum recovered or obtain. worked hard to get good results and, one from the tenant by means of any behalf of the Committer, I thank then such demand as aforesaid. for their efforts.

4P ya€ ta«l-bhwv-E" "" Minett.

41 of the Course-Mr. A. W, van Andel.

Tim Kreper, Yoan of Signals J. -Murphy.

The various events esulted as follows: Bagish ligged Cruisera.-1, 1, and 1 Mr. H. S. Kouse; 2, Vareeman, Messrs. Edwards: 3, Moncrief and Ryan, Imagen, Mr. A. W. Tiekle

Ricing Yachts (Ladies)-There were two classes, Ilandicap and Design, which started together over a 43 miles course; I feel sure that in future contests. and a Heyward Heyes class and Gael whether interport or otherwise, we have elaas, which sailed the same course. The the right material amongst the rowing course was:Stars Club House Line (W. men and I air sure they will give a very to E.) Mark of Kowloon' Dock Point good necount of themselves. (P.) Atark off Black Head's Point (P.) Mark boat Club House Line (P.)., Twice

Bound.

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"Handicap (Class Letter H.-1. Bella, Mrs. Carpenter; 2 Dian, Miss Hel lingsworth; a Dorothea, Mrs. Martin; 4. Falcon, Miss Shaw.

As this is the last occasion we shall have

Your Excellency at the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club, I take this opportunity of thanking you for the interest you have always taken in our sports and I can assure you that you will take away the best wishes of the Committee and mem

One Design Class (Class Letter 13 bera of this Club, 1, Allan, Mr Owen Hughes; Holegón, Mrs. 1. E, Scott,

Heyward Heves Class (Class Letter Y), -1. Senlart, Mrs. Cock; 2. Traalu, Mrs. Faussett, Bluese, Me Tracey.

Gael Class (Class Letter G.)-1, Juan,; Mrs Daviso

The speaker concluded by congratulat ing the winners of the various events, thanking the Hon. Secretarios, and | Messrs. Tickle and Rouar, for their untir

ing efforts.

The Province, known in the Order by the name of the Province of Santissimo Rosario of Philippine Islands, has three tourishing Missions in Tonkin with 4 Bishops: 3 Vicariata in Fukien with 3 Formosu and the Apostolic Prefecture Bishops; the Apostolic Prefecture E in Shikoku, Japan.. All these Missions with innumerable Churches, Colleges and terial support upon the Spanish Domini. Orphanages depend entirely for their ma can Procuration, No. 2 Seymour Road, Hongkong.

The present staff in charge of the Mis sions consist of 150 Spanish, 7 German, and American Dominican Fathers. Over 200 native Priests are helping the European Fathers; 50 Spanish and Filip- plas Sisters are in charge of the Col- rges in Taipeh, Foochow and Mat- in the Province of Fukien and one in Formosa. The girls received in those Buyama, and there are seven orphanages

right orphanages average 1,000 year. Another three to four thousand are re- ceived in the Orphanages of Tonkin in charge of the Native Sisters belonging to the third Order of St. Dominic.

A dozen German Dominican Sister came lately to the field of Fukien and very soon six Dominican Sisters from the United States are" expected to work

MR. EUGENE CHEN.. HIS NEW SPHERE OF ACTIVITY.

It will interest many in Canton and Hongkong to learn, on the authority of the Asiatic News Agency, that accord. ing to reliable information," Mr. Eugene Chen, former Editor of the Peking Gazette, and later English Secretary to Dr. Sun Yat Sen, bas acerpted the in- vitation of the North-Western Frontier Defence organization, to organize and edit a dips or Republican News in The paper will be printed in Peking. both English and Chinese.

The North-Western Frontier Defence organization was formed last year with the support of Marshal Feng Yu Hsinag, Its activities extend to all the territories also in Fukien. The Levesin Cup (Distanos mile) This rowing event was keenly

under the control of General Chiang Ter contested. The Navy team were the first

Kiang and Kederal Li Min Chung, Tu- tung of the special administrative areas to pass the post, but were disqualified

Prizes were presented to the winners of Chahar and Shuiyuan, as well as these for fouling the "P.W.D. boat, the tatter being declared the winners Result in Saturday's events, and also the win parts of Inner Mongolia which are being MEETING OF SPONSORS HELD AT P.WD. Messrs. E. S. Robertson, stroke; aers of an exhibition lawn bowls match included in Marshal Feng's administra The lattioni as Tupant of the North-Western

A meeting of sponsors of the Industrial W. E. Bishop, ; F. Baker, 2; R. C. which took place at the Club.

Messrs. Anderson, Jamie Frontier Defence and Colonization. The Ken, how: E. Lentesty, co. 9, Hong ter were: kong Electric Co. C. B. Easterbrook, Paton, and Dixon and Messrs. Reid, project is also supported by the Kuomin- Home was held at the Office of the tang Government in Canton, so the re- Secretary for Chinese Affairs, on Friday stroke; S. T. Padgett, 3; R. W. Smith. Menser, Dyer, and Willianison.

cantly-organized is Kug Jih Pan has afternoon. for the purpose of discussing 2; J. Paul, bow; C. Perley, cox.

definitely ceased publication. The two proposed arrangements.

The Hon. Mr. Tratman, S.C.A. and AF.C. R. M. Juck. stroke; J. Lyons,!

«ditors of the Afin Ka Jip Pan, who were arrested by the police for the publi-the Rev., P. I. Kanazei were present, in cation of Communistic articles, have been addition to the following promoters: released, since all the responsible leaders The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotevall, Messrs: of the Kuomintang have quitted the Li Yau Chan, Fung Ping Sao, S. W. metropolis for the south.

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Mrs T. Arthur then presented the prizes, and later was the recipient of a bouquet.

Mr. Rouse called for three cheers for Mes. Arthur and the other ladies present, and these were given iz hearty fashion.

3; & Moore 2: Foster, bow: Kiuress, CHINA COMMAND RIFLE MEETING:

The tenn from E.M.S: Titanin] was; Lients. Emley Maasergh, Hayter, The following complete results in con- nection with the China Command Rifle Majendie, and 'Slade.

The "Club Fours (Distance ( mile) meeting held cattly, appear in the for bona fide members of the Club: In current Command Orders:-

For British troops this event only three enews competed, { ; and the race resulted as follows: 1. No. Soldiers Club Challenge Cup-Win-

1y.

> A FAMOUS SOPRANO.

SHORTLY.

1 teum, R. M. Jack, stroke; C. B. Easter er. Pte. Murrell, H.Q Wing. East brook, : Smith. 2; Jones, Low: Patley, Surrey Regiment; 2nd, Pt. Woods, "" COX. Second and third places were Co.. Mast Sureeg Regiment: 3rd, Pte. secured by crows stroked by a. C.; Bullock, D C East Surrey Regi. TO SING AT THE THEATRE ROYAL Groves and K. S. Robertson respectivement.

Battery and Company Match-Win- Collapsible Lift bouts from..Subers, "B" Co.. Fast Surrey Regimens: marines bard race was seen." L Runners-up. D Co., No. 2 team, East looked the winner, but under the con- Surrey Regiment: Semi-finalists, ditions of the mær the boats had to be Co., No. 1 team, East Surrey Regiment

ached and collapsed. A hinge refused and 28th Heavy Battery, R.A.

Individual Rifle Match-Winner, Sgt. to work in La's beat, and is proved

Jaars, f.Q. Wing. East Surrey Regi- ment, 2nd. Pte, Thorne, H.Q. Wing, East Surrey Regiment: 3rd, Ptr. Lee, H.Q Wing East Surrey Regiment.

to be the winner. Result: 1, LA; 9, L9;:

3, DD: 4 Li

THE COMMODORE'S SPEECH. Following a, and prior to the dis- Lribution of prizes, the Commodore (Capt. T. Arthur), addressed, the gather ing, and said:

Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentle men,-This closing cruise marks the end

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The drafted regulations were discussed at considerable length and it was decided that the promoters, accompanied by the of inspection to the Industrin Here at Macao to-morrow,

in Eev. P. I. Kauszei, should pay a visiz

Rev. Kanazei,

it that One of the most finished lyric sopranos

the suggestion

without to do car, said that if the Stabley steam now before the public, and one of America's greatest singers, Mias Mall possible Garrison, is to visit Hongkong, and will launch could transport goods to and from give concerts at the Theatre Royal on

It was proposed that the lending indus June 3rd and 5th. She is on a tour of Stanley, the car would not be necessary.

Miss Carrison hails from Baltimore the Far East arranged by Mr. A. Strok. trial guilds should be approached to re- where she first studied the piano. But commend a number of expert instructors it socmed a shame to waste her beautiful for the Home, in order that the children voice, so she went to the Peabody Conser might be given the opportunity to benefit.

by sound technical kowledge. vatory of Music, where she graduated as one of the only two vocal students ever given a diploma by that institution. Her career has been one of a long- Her succession of triumphs over since. "A Co, with the "Metropolitan Opera Company seven years as leading coloratura soprano

For Indian troops:- Gascoigne, Cup.-Winner, Sepoy Mohar Singh, Punjab Regiment; 2nd, L/Nk. Karan Din, Punjab Regiment; 3rd, Sepoy Ismail Khan, Punjab Regiment. Hatton Challenge Cup.--Winners, "B"

THE CHINA STATION. NEW COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. The career of Vice-Admiral Sir Edwyn of another very successful sailing sea-Con Punjab Regiment; 2nd, .Q. Co.,

were but a preparation for her tremen S. Alexander-Sinclair, K.C.B., M.V.O.. son for the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club Punich, Regiment; 3rd, and, in reviewing the Club's activities Punjab Regiment.

Individual Rife Match. Winner, dously successful concert tours. So great who has been appointed Commander-in- during this last season I feel sure the! Comunitace and members have nothing to Sepoy Pejenda Singh, Punjab Regiment; is the demand for Miss Garrison in Chief, China Station, in succession to 2nd, Sepor Shah Din, Punjab Regiment; oratoria and recital that she stands to vics Admiral Sir Allan F. Everett,

reproach themselves with.

The various sailing events have been 3rd, Sepoy Sher Khan, H.K.. Bde., successfully and keenly contested, and RA thoroughly enjoyed by all our sailing en thusiasts, and in saying that I include all those ladies who competed in the Ladies' Championship Races.

I am glad to be able to state that

the Committee were enabled to hold the

WORLD CYCLIST.

MR. VOGEL PASSES BY.

Mr. H. Vogel, a German who is making

There are two other contestants. name

day ns the foremost American soprano M.G., K.C.V.Q., C.B., who is re- devoting herself entirely to concert work. turning home on account of ill-health in

The appearance of Miss Garrison as soloist with one of the leading orchestras given in The Times as follows:-

Vice-Admiral Sir E. S. Alexander- or in the soprano role at a musical festival is an indication that the finest Sinclair hauled down his flag in the talent obtainable has been sccured, Last Barham on October 14th last on complet Battle Squadron. He was Second-in- year she was so busy through the Westing two years in command of the First firat Macao Race confined to cruisers a trip around the world on a racing hies and South of the United States that she Command of the Fleet; during that! during this reason and the cup presented cle in an attempt to secure a prize. of was able to make only one New York period, and while Admiral De Robeck was by Mr. G, Potts was most enthusiastical-1 $25,000 (gold), which has been offered by appearance, with the Philadelphia Or ly raced for by the various boat owners the tankers of the eyele and by Ameri-chestra and Toronto Mendelssohn Choir away owing to a motor accident in the can, British and German Sporting or-in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, That tumn of 1923 was in chief command, and, from the stories that filtered throughganisations, arrived in Hongkong fram Miss Carrison was chosen for this shows being so employed at the time of the after the race was finished, I gathered Singapore on Friday, and left for the esteem in which she is held by the Dominion Premiers' inspection at Spit head in November, 1923. He held com that some of our cruising yachtsmen Shanghai on Saturday.

mands in the Grand Fleet, on captain, had a very thrilling time.

Another event of importance for the ly a Briton and an American, who are

commodore, and rear-admiral, all through

Commodore Commanding the First Light Club was the visit of a team from taking different routes to that of Bir.

the Great War Ho was first in the the Shanghai Yacht Club and after Vogel. A distance of 46,000 kilometres

battleship: Tomeraire, in 1914-15; then Cruiser Squadron, in the Galates in successful series of races "ailed in has to be covered in actual eyeling, but she visits the Colony.

1815-1 and then Rear-Admiral Com- manding the Third Light Cruiser our own boats, I am proud to say that the competitors are allowed to travel for the Hongkong team, in their very best the rest of the trip by any racaos they yachting manner, relieved them of their wish. The complete circuit of the world Palestine, India, Sumatra, and the Straits Squadron, in the Cardiff The Galaten flag. However, it was a great fight and has to be covered in the period of a year, Settlements. Through the steamer con was the first vessel to give the report of Northern Club w18 certainly and the contestant cireling the world first, nections being unsuitable, to avoid losing enemy ships on the afternoon of May at a disadvantage by sailing strange will be awarded the above mentioned valuable time, Mr. Vogel amended bis 31st. 1918, which led to the Battle of

When prize.

programme and set out for Shanghai Jutland. bosts in unaccustomed waters.

Vogel set out upon his trip from Ham- from where he intends cycling to Vladivo Buperintendent of Portsmouth Dockyard. burg on February, 22nd, and since then stok and then to proceed to Japan. Later He attained his present rank in April, has cycled through Germany, Switzerland, he will go to San Francisco from where 1922. Hungary, Roumania, Bulgaria, Greece, he will cycle through America and then Turkey, Asia Minor, Persia, Syria, return to Germany, sia Ireland, England

and Holland. (Continued at foot of next Colums.)

the

the return match is sailed for in the

Shanghai River we shall have a strenuous fight to keep the flag

Mr. Byrne, before he left, very kindly presented the "Shanghai Cup" which was won by Capt. Davison in Bluenose.

foremost judges of vocalism in America

"As it is soldom that. Hongkong has the opportunity of hearing such an accom plished and successful vocalist, there should be full houses to welcome her when

In 1920-22. he was Admiral-

Vice Admiral Sinclair will leave Eng and on the P. & O. Mantua on May

22nd.

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