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ANNUAL HARBOUR

RACES.

NEW CHINESE CHAMPION.

LADIES' EVENT TO-DAY.

CRICKET "NOTES.

I have been naked to mention that there will be a practice in the middle of the ground for the following at 4.30 p.m., or earlier if possible, this afternoon, Wednesday: Messrs. R. Hancock, H. Owen Hughes, A. C. I. Bowker, Capt. The Chinese event yesterday afternoon Bridgeland, E. J. R. Mitchell, E C heralded the opening of the Annual Fincher, F. C. Goodwin, A. W. Hayward, Harbour Races this year-the sixteenth- with the old and familiar features of this S. Jex, Major Lightfoot, Captain E. W. Morris, H. V. Parker, A. W. Ramsey, sporting attraction, and although it was B. Reed, A. A. Rumjahu and J. A not the most important of the three-day

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Those who are interested in divining our probable eleven should undoubtedly come along to watch as things are begin- ning to narrow down a good deal. The question of the wicket-keeper is very Yesterday's event,. as is generally difficult, as last Saturday upon the known, was confined to Chinese. Ten

slightly faster wicket, Ismail did not competitors, all of whom finished except show to so much advantage as previously. one, faced the starter at Kowloon, a late entry (Yeung Yuen Wah) having One thing he must learn and that is that been accepted. The result of the race if he is going to stand back be must be W23 A new champion in the person of right back with the slips and not in that Wong Boon Hin, of the Hongkong stupid half-cock position where he is too FAREWELL TO EAST SURREY University, winner of the Chinese 880 far back to stump and to pear up to Yards Championship of the Colony, 1926, have a good chance of catching the fast and who entered for the first time. Ele ones. This is one of the most element- showed his beels to Tan Chi Hin, winnerary rules of keeping wicket. I still prefer of the Chinese Harbour Race held at him to Jea however; the latter is being North Paint earlier in the month, who tried to-day, I see. was favourite, and Wong Ping Fan, last that in the end the Goodwin knot will year'a winner and also Leung Siu Man be cut by the substitution of Pearce as winner in 1920. The winner's time was stumper, which in the view of many will

be a grave mistake.

| 36 mins: 35.4/5 secs, which does not com-

It is to be feared

pare favourably with those on record Another interesting question will be as Last year Wong Ping Fan swam the dis-to whether the Selection Committee will tance in 31 mins. 10.4/5 secs, in 1924 and is possible to include both Reed and Leung Tit Sang in 31 mins. 32.4/5 secs. Goodwin in the sides. Neither can be and in 1923 Loung Siu Man in a mina, termed a reliable bat, and both are ex- and 3 secs.

cellent length bowlers. Of course, if Reed is it, there is no question about his inclusion in the side.

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REGIMENT.

BATTALION'S EXCELLENT

RECORD.

PROWESS IN THE REALM OF SPORT.

Much has been written lately with regard to the departure of the 1st Bat talion, the East Surrey Regt. This takes place to-day, and the Battalion embarks on the troopship Neuralia this morning, as announced in another column, for India.

They depart from Hongkong, after a period of three years service in the Colony, leaving behind them a fine re cord. During their stay here the whole regiment, officers, N.C.O.'s and men earn-”

Ideal Conditions. Weather conditions were all that could be desired. The competitors were favour. ed by a bright sunshine, warm water and the absence of any disturbing current or wind. The only factor against them was slightly choppy water. Unfortunately, bone. most of the swimmers cxaggerated the Leach, the new-comer.. will_not_be:out flow of the current from Lyeemun and this afternoon I am sorry to see-but in the force of the slight North-East wind, the short time at his disposal Handocked the goodwill and respect of all and took a farther eastward course than is wise not to overcrowd the practice. was necessary. The winner, however, But I want to see him cut again. He took the medium (golden) course and may find his length later on and I am using the overarm stroke and leading not quite sure whether he is not a shade right through, Snished fifteen yards in front of Wong Fing Fan who took the best course; while Leung Siu Man and Taa Chi Hin, third and fourth respec- tively, took the most eastward course.

The Race Described. Owing to an unaccountable delay, the faunch did not leave Murray Pier with the competitors, oficials and friends until 3.05, instead of 145. The race was started at 5.15 by Mr. D. Lyon, the Hon Secretary of the Victoria Becreation Club, and all the competitors swam sast wards immediately, Leung Shin Man and Tan Chi Hin headed for Wanchai, being followed by Li Fuk Fai and Chan Yip Shuen Wong Boon Hin, the winner, also

made a marked deviation from

the

That the Battalion is highly efficient, was proved a the recent Trooping of the Colour, and further, it has excelled in the realm of local aport. faster than Bowker. On a hard wicket The Battalion came here from Egypt, we should have room for them both as and, as stated, now go to India, where bar batsmen of the calibre of Barret and they will put in another three years Donald Leach, I fancy the Shangbai bata | term. share the views of Algernon Feverell or fast bowling-especially on a fiery Hong- kong pitch.

The Commanding Oficer.

DEPARTING SPORTSMEN.

FAREWELL 'DINNER AT C.C.C.

A farewell dinner in honour of Messrs. D. Fritz and H. Dennis. of the Pay Command Office, and Q.M.S. Jacob, of the Royal Engineers, who are leaving the Colony shortly, was given on Monday night by the Craigengower Cricket Club.

These gentlemen are well-known in local sporting circles. Mr. Fritz's pro- wess as a batsman and bowler will be remembered by all. He is also "well- kapwu as a ine lawn bowls' player.

Mr. Dennis has always been in the forefront at every bowls' game, and his departure will be a great loss to the club.

The "left-handed bowler for the Army, Q.M.S. Jacob, will also be greatly miss- et

men.

The gathering was a very merry one, and was attended by about 70 to 90 members and friends.

Mr. B. W. Bradbury (President of the Club), in a few well-choser words, com- plimented the departing guests on their fire sportsmanship, and expressed bis regret at losing three such good sports- Brevet Col. F. S. Montague-Bates, the Mesars, Fritz, Dennis and Jacobs all Commanding Officer of the Battalion, made suitable responses in their charac S. African Constabulary served in the S. African War (1900-1901)teristic way, thanking the hosts and specially employed with the Canadian

(1902-1906); friends for the pleasant time provided. Fprces (1910-1919) and in the Great War

Messrs. D. C. Logan with members of saw continuous service from Orber, 1914 Johnson, Brudbury, Witkowski and many the Scottish Company, H.K.V.D.C., to the Armistice and from the Armistice others entertained the party until well

Montague Bates commanded

In France and Mesopotamia Col. after midnight, when it broke up amidst

much singing and cheering. Queen' Road West Surrey Regt., the 2nd Royal Warwickshire Regt., the 2nd East In the Army of the Black Sea, with Surrey Regt. and the 19th Cheshire Regt. which Col. Montague-Bates saw continu ous service from August 1916 to Novem- ber, 1920, he commanded the following Infantry Brigades: 77th, 83rd, eath, toon in a friendly, fixture with the

The following team will represent Kow

$1st and 3rd. At the Montague-Bates R.A.F. Hermes on the Kowloon ground Relief Force operations (Ismia) he com- to-morrow evening:- manded the 242ad.

have in playing at home. The majority This by the way is one of the pulls we of batsmen and it far easier to accustom themselves to a slow wicket after a fast one than the reverse: And there is no doubt that the average Hongkong wicket is far faster than the one at Shanghai to September 1922.

I have just been informed that the third position on the Selection Committee has been offered to Lieut-Colonel Cantrell, RM.L.I., of H.MS. Hawkins, and that straight course and was followed by the besides being a very une bowler and a he has consented to act, Colonel Cantrell, others except Wong Ping Fan who de sound batsman, has an excellent know flected the last. Eight minutes from the ledge of the game, and the Hongkong etart, the competitors were spread out on Cricket Club are very fortunate to secure front of some one hundred and fifty the benefit of his advice upon what is varda, with Wong Boon Hin swimming admittedly a most difficult question. strongly, over-arm, leading. Leung Shiu Man and Tan Chỉ Hin, almost abreast were next and Wong Ping Fan using the beaststroke which he kept from the beginning to the end, fourth. The relative positions were not changed mid-bar- bour except that Tao Chi Hin' and Leung). Shin Man were changing positions alternatively. Wong had in the mean- time increased his lead considerably and Fung ice Tsang, the only one failing to complete the course, retired at this stage jon account of an attack of cramp.

The Finish

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R. ABBIT.

THE NEXT RACE MEETING.

THE HANDICAP WEIGHTS.

IN THREE EVENTS,

Weights have been allotted for the handicap events in the Jockey Club's 5th extra race meeting on November 6th, as follow:-

The spectators from the Hongkong Praya Wall, who could see the last quar ter of the race, sighted Woog Fing Fan first, as the others were all hidden from view by the V.R.C. house. Wong Boon Hin, however, came into the straight frat with his lead considerably reduced, baving had to swerve in from eastwards. Still using his over-arm stroke he finished strongly fifteen yards in front of Wong Ping Fan A race was seen between Tan Chi Hin and Leung Shiu Man, who had been challenging each other throughout, the course, for the third place. Entering upon the straight, with the former lead- ing, both swam strongly, Leung Shiu Man, who had till then used the side stroke, took up the crawl and beat Tan Chi Hin in the last thirty yards amidst | much cheering Yeung Yuen Wah, the last entrant finished next and the others came in slowly afterwards

Finishing Times.

The order of finishing and the correct

times are as under:-

mins, seca.

1 Wong Boon Hin

33 35.4/5

2. Wong Ping Fan

3. Leung Shẩu Man.

4. Tan Cai Hin

Li Fuk Fai

7. Lau Shut Kan

37 17.4/5

37 45

37 50

8. Hui Yue Cheong ... 47 45"

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ND RACE-Sutx O HANDICAP "A"

CLASS.-1, Mile.

Saligia

The Regent Lady Luck Home Call September.. The Geezer Dobbin 'Rothesay

The Sand Piper Boston

the 2nd

Col. Montague-Bates was Commandant, Dublin Castle (1921); Commandant Irish Border, January to September; 1923; Commanded the Kingston-on-Thames De- pot to December, 1923 and has been attached to the 1st East Surreys from 1994 to date.

FOOTBALL.

KOWLOON 2. HERMES.”

Nicholls; Young and Baldwin; Miles, Hedley, and Clows; Pile, Vickare, Wheeler, Adams and Eastman.

The Surreys won the final of the United Services League (1925-26) by defeating. Col. Montague-Bates was six times the R.A, and won the Hongkong Cup mentioned in despatches, C.B., D.S.O., for the League (1924-25) and were run- Brevets of Lieut-Colonel and Colonel, ners-up the following year. Legion of Honour, Croix de Guerre with palm and Greek Order of Medeeni.

The second in command of the Battalion is Major R 8. S. Paton; the Adjutant, Capt. J. O. Carpenter, M. C., and the following Company Commanders, Capt. 3. J. A. Clarke, M.C. (A. Co.); Major Drake (B. Co.); Capt. G. E. Swinton, M.C., won the Marathon at the V.B.C.

The Battalion was represented in the 1995 Interport football team by six men; in the Army football by 9 men; in the U.S. team by 8 men and has furnished the. winning Company in the Garrison Foot- hall Cup for three years in succession.

In running, Capt. C. D. Armstrong,

M.C. (C. Co.) Major HV. Baylis, sports (April, 1994). D.S.O., M.C. (D. Co.); and Headquar

iba.

175

157

156.

156

102

181

ters Wing, Lieut. C. J. Yeo.

150

The Band.

.144

140

129

[N.B.-If the top weight does not accept, all weights to be raised 7. 15a,}

Other Sports.

The Surreys have maintained a con- sistent record of sportsmanship in their

The band of the East Surreys has games and have turned out several rendered many services to the Colony, players who have been of service to the playing at various charity concerts, for Colony. C.Q.M.8. Stripp created a re- dances, and at various local functions cord for the Colony by keeping wicket in- during the time that the Regiment has all interport matches whilst the Battalion been here. Their former bandmaster, has been in Hongkong Capt. Armstrong Mr. Bradshaw left Hongkong earlier this went to Shanghai with the 1925-26 Inter- year, and the band is now under the port team. baton of Mr. D. B. Dowle, with the iba.

5TH RACE-SHEK O HANDICAP. "B" CLASS.- Mile.

Demon Boy

Reynolds

Loch Rannoch

Saracen

7TH BACE-SHATIN HANDICAP.-

The Gomeril Sunburst Rose Mowgli

163

180

157

Beldorney Star

154

Tutix.

151

153

132

148

Barley Grass

-145 .144

Grey Streak

5. Yeung Yuen Wah...

41 57.2/5

Nell Gwyn

133 133

43 50

44 8

[N.B. If the top weight does not accept, all weights to be raised 7 lbs.]

Miles

lbs.

Grey Knight

185

Total Abstinence

100

The Geezer.

*158

Dobbin

157

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The Gomeril

156

Arabian Parrot

154

The Gnome

152

Sunburst. Rose

161

Boston

146

Beldorney Star

145

144

Reynolds

143

130

..127

120

9. Chan Yip Shuen

50 30 "Mr. C. J. Cooke and Mr. G. B. Witchell -together-with-the Hon-Secretary acted

as judges for yesterday's race!

The Water Polies did very useful ser- vice, in keeping the course clear of trafic during the progress of the race.

To-day's Event.

The race to-day is confined to ladies who will compete for the Manuk" Challenge Cup presented by Mr. M Manuk, of the Dairy Farma Ice and Cold Storage. Only four have so far entered but entries will be accepted any time to-day before the race. The names of the competitors are:--Miss G. Brown, Misa M. White, Miss P. Hunt and Mire D. Hant.

Swimming Notes,

Mra. Stirling will be unable to present the prizes at to-morrow's Night Fête.

Demon Boy

Baracea

Grey Streak mát Rechabite

[N.B.If the top weight does not accept, all weights to be raised '7 Ibs.

The Col. Montague-Bates Cup cricket bugles and drums under Sergeant-Drum- matches have been keenly contested. mer French

‚ ̈ ̈Hockey and Boxing.

Service of Men,

"

Ia hockey the Surreys defeated the The men of the Battalion rendered Submarines and H.K.S.B. in the final.. yeoman service on the occasion of the matches for the U. Services Shield in Hongkong Hotel-Fire on New Year's 1924, drawing with the E Yorks and los- Day, and during the strike, and on ing to the Hawking in 1995 and defeating several other occasions their services have the Hongkong Club," the H.K.8.B. and been requisitioned, and found of much the K.0.8.3. in 1921. They lost to the valut

Panjabis.

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The Battalion has provided many The inter-Company and Platooon box- guards of honour on the occasion of iming matches during 1924 and 1825 were portant functions since they came here. well attended, several tournaments being

held. Popular Battalion.

Shooting. The Battalion has proved to be very

At shooting. Major Drake won, the popular, a popularity earned by the courteous manner of the men on all oc- championship of the Colony at the casions, the efficiency always shown, Volunteer shoot and Corpl. Meaker secur whatever engaged in, and the fine pre-ed the heat score at 600. cision with which they have carried out various ceremonial parades.

Football Becord.

The football record of the Battalion comprises the Challenge Shield of 1024 won in the final against Kowloon; the defeating of Mr. Dyer's XI. (comprising European residents in Kowloon); the defeat of the 1/East Yorkshire Begt. (passing through to N. China); and the defeat of the Loyal Regt. (passing through on their way to India).

The Surreys were defeated in March this year by Kowloon in the final of the Senior Shield.

(Continued on next Column).

·C.B.M. Estall won the Soldiers' Chal- lenge Cup. A

The Battalion won friendly shoots with Kowloon Docks and Taikoo Docks and Major Drake drew with Sgt. Wilson, R.M. for the revolver championship.

The Young Soldiers' Cup (ARA) was also won by the Battalion.

All the above were in 1924),

In 1925 there was little shooting owing to the strike but the Battalion was placed in the Hopton Cup and Royal Irish Cup (A.R.A.) Pte. Murrell won, the Soldiers Club Challenge Cup.

In 1926 Pic. Reeves won the Soldiers · Club Challenge Cup and a return shoot with Kowloon Docks was also won.

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