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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUABY WIND, 1925

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CORRESPONDENCE.

"IF"

TO THE EDITOR OF THE

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HONGKONG

LOCAL SPORT.

YACHTING.

WEEK-END'S RACING AT THE YACHT CLUB.

a render of newss- SIR-Not being

On Saturday and Sunday yachting. papers, I was unaware that some races were sailed at the R. E.K.Y.C. On famous person has been making free with Saturday a special race was sailed, the my name in public priat

course having been arranged from the Yacht Club to Channel Rocks, Cust Reck Buoy, and....Kowloon, Rock, with the finish at the Club House, a distance of 6.6 miles.

It is true, as this person says, that I am new to the Colony. Being new to the Colony, I am curious to know just how far this person I have already alluded to, may be taken as a fair sample of the in- habitants of Hongkong. Is it a common sort of occurrence here to hold an inoffen- sive stranger up to public ridicule in the newspaper? I don't like it, and consider it extraordinarily offensive. However, it takes all sorts to make a world, and I can only presume that his person fulfils some purpose in the scheme of creation Now as regards this question, IF over which the people in Hongkong seem to be getting all hot under the collar. I certainly admit making the remarks and airing the views attributed to me, but never dreaming that they would b blazoned about like this. Partly because resent having my privacy fareed, na häs been done in this case, and partly because I don't want to be called a far, I do not propose, at present anyhow; to give my solution of that problem in public, Perhaps if this unpleasant person, this ill-mannered boor, chooses to publish an apology in as public a manner as he published his original article, I may reconsider my decision.

I will say this, however, that if there was a Society of Psychical Research our here, I should be very pleased to submit all my experiences to them, and obtain their opinion on a subject which I may say without undue boasting, must be unique..

Most of us have heard of Eastern Magi: which is referred to, usually, in a cop descending manner, and with a tolerant

smile.

Conditions were unfavourable, there

being scarcely any wind, and the boats

were becalmed for some time: Tho course was, therefore, changed to a dis- tance of 4.0 miles

Eight beats entered, and the first three home were Sealark, Adele and Ailen. The Gael and Meesing did not finish.

Details follow:--

Finishing

Time. 5.34.08

5.43.51

Y2 Sealark (Col. Coates). Yo Adele (Col. Guna) 3.43,33

disa (Mr. Moir) Ga Joan (Com Ratser)... 8.17.19 G2 Pierette (Sub-Lt. Vereker).... 6.19.52 Yo Lola (Capt. Cardew)

Gael (Mr. Barraclough) and Mecsing (Mr. Richie) did not finish.

ROWING BACE

8.54.15

On Saturday afternoon, the Club fours had a short race over the usual course en a line from Channel Rocks to the Club. Three boats only entered. Mr. Robin- son's crew-were first, being three-quarters of a leagth in front of Mr. Jack's crew. Mr. Easterbrook's crew were last.

YESTERDAY'S RACE.

Yesterday the fourth cruiser champion- ship race was sailed, the course being from the Club around Lamma Island, a distance of 25 miles.

Eight boats started. The wind was about force four, and the boats had a pretty good run down the harbour and from Sulphur Channel. In Sandy Bay the boats were becalmed, all of them bei ing close together. The U. and I was the first boat to catch the easterly wind, "What happened in my case was that I and she tacked over to Ficnic Bay. The was having a discussion with an Eastern Gequette was the next to get away follow- friend of mine, Ali by name, on this very ed by In Cigale, the Titania cutter, and question which has been under discussion. Norseman. The wind freshened and the He smilingly asked me whether I person boats passed round the eastern corner of ally would go back ten years. under the Lamma in the following order: U. and.I, condition laid down. I jokingly said fequette, and Lt Cigale close together, certainly would. 1, hereupon, by some with Worsen just behind. The beats) means unfathomable by our materialistic the headed for the sec. The wind was philosophy, was suddenly transported terrific, so much so that La Cigale and backwards in time to the trivial incident, and I went about and round rather mentioned by your correspondent. More than jibe. At this stage U. and 1 got than that I decline to say. The reason well away. for my refusal is, as I said before. I dis- like being called a liar, or being held up to ridicule, particularly by people I don't know; and from my brief and unhappy experience of correspondents in this part of the world. I have no doubt whatever, that if I was to state the bare facts of my experiences, I should immediately and unceremoniously suffer from both indigni- ties. If any earnest enquirers into these esoteric questions cares to know more, he is at liberty to communicate with me, and I will do my best to enlarge. on my ex- periences in as interesting a manner as possible. Yours, etc.

JOHN BEAL

SYMPATHY MISPLACED.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG /

DAILY PRESS."}

SI,Since writing to you regarding Edward Harris, we have learnt from a most reliable source, that our sympathy has been misplaced, as he has had op- portunities since he returned to the Colony.

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In the meantime, U. and L., Coquette and Norseman were carrying on in fine style in the high wind, but they ran into eal patches of Green Island. They eventually got away, . ad a good race in the teeth of the wind. U. and I wa first over the line, but failed to save her time and the Coquette was before her on time.. Norseman was also slightly ahend of her. However, Tavy II. which was the last boat in, was first on faishing Kowloon Peninsula by the Kwong Wah time.

ANNUAL DINNER.

The usefulness of the work done in the

All these people were given medical at- tendance and medicine as well, entirely Tree of charge. The expediture for the year on maintenance. alone, amounted to over 882,000, while the income was only about 850,000. The new hospital exten- sion, which will be opened very shortly,

The boats on corrected time finished in Hospital, a sister organisation to the cost about 825,000 for which a special the following order: Tavy II., Coquette; Tong Wab Hospital on the Hongkong fund was raised. He desired to express Norseman, D. and I., Brendo, The side, was made clear at the annual Newthe Directors' appreciation of the Liberai Titania cutter was not eligible for the Year dinner given by the newly elected of the large European firms or com financial support given. last year by most race, since she is not a cruiser. Ladye Board of Directors to the Medical Staff panies who were employers of Chinese Jean and La Cigale went out of the race and friends connected with this institu labour, and hoped that in spite of the owing to the mishap to the latter boat.

bad times, they would see their way to continue that assistance this year.

tion on Saturday evening.

This function was held in the Great Hall of the Hospital which was laid out in typical Chinese fashion.

"COQUETTE" STILL AHEAD. The last race for the cruiser champion. ship will be sailed in two weeks' time. fquelse with 49 points is still leading repast, the guests including Dr. Newton, Between forty and fifty sat down to the The points of other boats are as follows: Mrs. Hickling, M.D., Mrs. Hung Koon, Norteman, 46; Tavy 11., 38 U. and the two resident surgeons, "Miss Poon 38 In Cigale, 34: Brenda, 30; Ladye Wan Shan and Misa Shuk Kan, the two Jeu 14: Mist, 9; Acuma, ; and Iris 8. head nurses, Messrs. Ho Chee Sang and Chan Ching San, Directors of the Tung Wah Hospital and other prominent Chinese gentlemen.

TO-DAY'S RACE.

LOSSES VALUED AT $1,500, Once again, the business premises of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. have been the scene of a daring robbery, and the property stolen has been approxim ately assessed at 81,500. It will be rest A special ladies' race is being mailed thieves entered the establishment and Yacht Club to Channel Rocks (P), Cust called that during last Chinese New Year to day. The course will be from the decamped with goods valued at $10,000 Rock Buoy (S), Kowloon Rock (5), and

The present burglary took place on Channel Rocks (8)... Friday night, and it was discovered on Saturday morning, when Mr. Smith, the manager entered the shop, and found

morning.

LAWN TENNIS,

ASSOCIATION. MEETING.»

The Chairman of Directors. Mr. Wong Chung Yee, presided and he and his

follow directors were indefatigable in their attention to their guests,

and

The Chairman's speech, which was in Chinese, was interpreted by Mr. Lee lu Cheung.

man, in proposing the toast of "Our Mr. F. C. Mow Fuse, the vice-Chair- Guests," paid a tribute to the staff and especially referred to the loyal co-oper work of one of the Visiting Medical ation of the tiroless and painstaking Officers, Mrs Hickling. Among other re- training of nurses has received her forms accomplished by Dr. Hickling, the special attention and last year, sit were

successful in passing the Government examination. One of them, Miss Wong,

The repast consisted of Chinese dishes, which were served in European style. now on the staff of the hospital, and boxes and papers jittered on the floor. A

The tables were also attractively and in addition to her other duties is doubt- less assisting in the training of others. hurried examination was made, and it was

tastefully decorated. found that a number of watched, fountain: A meeting of the Lawn Tennis Associa

After the toasts of His Majesty The These increased opportunities for young pens, articles of clothing, and a roll oftion will be beld in the pavilion of the King The Republic of China Chinese ladies to enter the nursing pre expensive flangel had been stolen. Bur- Hongkong Cricket Club today at 5.30 had been duly honoured, Mr. MINNEr fession would, he thought, be not only glary tools and a spirit. lamp were found p.m. to which representatives of the proposed "success to the Kwong Wah beneficial from a medical point of view. on the floor, and it was manifest ther a different clube have been invited. The Hospital She spoke of the splendid but would also tend to the uplift and desperate effort had been made to force League will be discussed and there is way in which the hospital was catering enlightenment of the Chinese people in. open the safe. The safe, however, with little doubt that League matches among to the growing needs of the large and general. Speaking of the other guests stood all the efforts of the burglars, but the Clubs, which were withheld last increasing Chinese population in Kow. Present, he trusted that they would cop- tinue to give to the present Directors they put the lock and the combination out season on account. of the local troubles, loon and asserted that it would be the same support and sympathy as they of order, and the manager could not have will again be played. There is some talk possible to do without such an institu had given in the past. access to his hooks and keys on Saturday of running a "C" League. In this con- tion on the peninsula. Sho was very

Dr. NEWTON suitably replied to the nection it is interesting to know that pleased, indeed to observe that a large,

toast The thieves evidently had an exact there is a trophy in the form of a shield. number of the prominent Chinese re-

The Board of Directors for the ensuing knowledge of the premises At the rear The last time it was competed for was sidents were taking an interest in the of the building a hole had been bored in in 1910 when the final mitch was played work, and she felt sure that with such year comprises the following prominent the wall, by means of a steel prod. There at the C.B.C. ground between repre capable Board of Directors as they Wong Chung Yeo, Chairman, Mr. F. C. Chinese residents of Kowloon:-Mr. is nothing unusual in that access was sentatives of the Club de Recreio and the had this year, the hospital would, con Mow Fung, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Lai Tin gained by boring à bole through the wall, Chinese Y.M.C.A., resulting in a win tinue to flourish. She assured the Fock, Hon. Treasurer, Messrs. In Kwai but the part of the wall in which the for the latter.

Directors that they could rely upon any bole was made, gave way easier to boring

assistance that, she has able to render Ngal Kam Tai, Chin Tak Tsan, Leung Bang, Wong Yung Kai, Chan Yeuk Man, than any other part would have done, for

The CHAIRMAN replying, said that the Hin Sung, Ngan Shing Kwan, Lee Ju there bad previously been a doorway in

work of the hospital last year : WAS DA this place, which some years ago. War Entries for the Kowloon Marathon great an ever in spite of the exodus of Cheong, and Lo Sum Chuez.. built up, and this portion of the wall was Race closed on Saturday. The race is to a large number of people from the evidently deemed to be easier to bore take place on Monday next, under the Colony. On the other hand, the income than any other..!

The thieves apparently made a very Men's Club. It was learned yesterday was much impaired owing to the deplor- Last night's weather report and remarks.

Suspices of the St. Andrew's Young for carrying on the work of the hospital burried search, and were eager to get that the entries for this year's race are able conditions experienced during the by the Royal Observatory said : away as soon as possible. None of the very satisfactory, numbering about latter half of the year and which still The anti-cyclone, is now central, over bulky articles were touch

exist, with the consequence that there is Japan. There appears to be a depres twenty. A Nothing untoward was seen or heard The race starts at 4:30 pm Monday a deficit on the year's working, V. Thei sion over Central China. Fresh monsoon by the night watchman. One of the um afternoon and is over a distance of 6 cumber of patients admitted into the may be expected along the South-east ployees, however, is stated to have seen miles There are three prizes, being hospital was 6,88% compared with about coast of Chine and over the Northern

light in the premises carly on Friday silver caps, which will be presented to 5,000 in 1922, and the number of out-Ching. Hea. Si te g night, but did not report the matter. the winners in the St. Andrew's Church patients who received medical treatment Local forecast: E. winds, fresh

No arrests have yet been made

Hall at the conclusion.

was 74,95% compared with 45,000 in 1997. cast, some drizzle or mist

KOWLOON MARATHON RACE.

WEATHER REPORT.