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OPENING OF NEW “Y.M.” PREMISES.

TATTOO IN HAPPY VALLEY IN THE AUTUMN.

HISTORY OF THE Y.M.CA. IN THE COLONY,

"GOOD COMPANY, GOOD FOOD AND GOOD LITERATURE.”

"To-day is Empire Day than which there could be no more itting and auspicious occasion for this Opening Ceremony," said His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government (The Hon. Mr. W.. T. Southorn) during a speech made at the opening of the new Naval and Military Y.M.C.A. premises in the City Hall yesterday.

The gathering under the roof, of men of H.M. Service, representatives of the Goverament, of the Officers of the Services, of the Church and the cocimunity of Hong Kong, seemed indeed a fitting method of commemorating this day. There were no direct demonstrations of patriotism, but the feeling of comradeship and good fellowship which permeated the whole gathering was an eloquent tribute, both to the unity of the Empire. and to the appreciation in which the people of Hong Kong hold the Servica

en who are here for their protection.

Mr. W. L. Pattenden, in the course of his speech, gave a short renume of the history of the Naval and Military Branch of the YM.C.A. in Hong Kong, and the manner in which the present premises were acquired. Speaking on the subject of finance he mentioned a scheme which it is hoped to carry out in the autumn, namely, the organising of a Grand Tattoo in Happy Valley, in which it was hoped that not only the Services but all local organisations would take part.

THE HONG KONG

A Grand Tattoo.

DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 1928.

A scheme has recently been pro- mulgated to co-operate with "the Naval & Military Authorities in organizing a Grand Tattoo at Happy Valley sometime during the Autumn, on similar lines, but, of course, on a much smaller scale considering the meana at the

PRESENTATION TO MR.

E. B. CUBEY,"

LONG AND CAPABLE SERVICES.

MANAGER."

Colony's disposal, to the Grand TRIBUTE BY TAIKOO DOCK'S Tattoo held at Wembley a couple of year agɔ" I am not in a "posi tion at present to give you details but the primary object is to bene- fit the funds of the Naval & An interesting ceremony took Military Y.M.C.A. and also. Ser-place in the General Office of the vice Charities.

If the contemplated programme can be carried out, and the Naval & Military experts see no reason why it should not, it, will be one of the outstanding events of the year in the life of this place.

Taikoo Dockyard and Engineering Company of Hong Kong Limited on the evening of the 23rd instant, when the members of the European Stadt. assembled to say farewell to Mr. E. B. Cubey who is leaving the Colony to return to England owing to ill health.

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Mr. K. E. Greig, Manager of the Dockyard, occupied the chair, and was supported by. Mr R. Me Gregor, Local Secretary, and all the members of the Staf

LAWN BOWLS.

TO-MORROW'S FIXTURES AND PROSPECTS.

PICKING THE WINNERS.

A

The lawn bowls League fixture list has been interfered with by the weather carly in the sasson, and three matches in each Division had to be postponed Inst wook. In the only game played on Saturday at East Point, the home team defeated the Kowloon Bowling Green Club juniors, but it was an unequal con- test on a sticky ground. No pro- vision has been made for postponed games which will have to be played later in mid-week, «

to-morrow

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Prospects for bright and the grounds have re- ceived the benefit of the weather And a rest The champions (Kow- loon Dock R.C.) and Bowling Green Club juniors are not in the pro- gramme and the contests are main- y Clubs on the island versus those in the peninsula.

DIVISION "I.

In addition to the Naval Military units who will partici- pato, it is hoped that various. societies, such as St. Andrew's Society. St. George's Socisty St. David's Society, The Amateur Dramatic Society,

and Phil harmonic Society, will give their services. It seems to me that such scheme as this should serve a

Mr. Greig in the course of his three-fold purpose. Provided that remarks referred to Mr. Cubey's the weather conditions are favour-long and capable service with the The principal match in the Senior able not only will it help consider- Dockyard for over twenty years Division is at Craigengower where ably deserving Naval & Military charities also relieving the Naval and on behalf of the Staff asked the Kowloon C.C. will be visitors him to accept, "as a token of their in their first venture away from & Military YMCA of financial esteem and respect, a silver spirit home. The home team are playing responsibility for sometime to come, kettle and a canteen of cutlery the men who defeated the other, two it should help to create interest in suitably inscribed. He trusted that Kowloon Clubs and they should have no difficulty in repeating their local movements, and furthermore, when Mr. Cubey reached home the in the preparations and the train stimulating air of his native niceras. Kowloon should gave a ing that will be necessary before county would considerably improve close game in one or two rinks, at the scheme can be brought into his state of health, and that he any rate in the early part. Bass effect, it should provide relief from would be able to carry on for many is determined to be up this time routine to men of the various

and not seek comlart Irom his years to come. (Applause.) branches of the Services during

brother skips. Probably bỏ will sa they the trying Summer months when there is so little to do. All this

mix it with a little "Ale"

Kowloon Bowling Green, ge_as is somewhat vague, I know, but

do on Omar's rink. a public pronouncement will be made shortly when much more de-

visitors to the Police R.C. The tailed information than I am in a

latter will probably make a few position to give you will be avail

changes in their personnel and may margin. It is recalled that last refreshments are served. Adjoin-able. All that I ask is that when

be expected to

ing we have a library, reading and

season the Police beat them by one writing room, while downstairs "there is a grill or dining room A very large number of people where meals of a more substantial were assembled in the social room inature than those served in this All the of the .M., which has been made room can be obtained. very attractive with pictures, par-food both upstairs and downstairs celain and Bowers, when His Ex is supplied by Messrs. Lane Craw- are opened. ford. The premises by Mrs accompanied cellency, Southern, Captain A. J." Whyte, from 9 p.m. till 10 p.m. Wo have A.D.C., and party, entered. They various forms of entertainments in passed on a short tour of inspec. the evenings There is nearly al- tion round the premises and then ways something on, a concert, sing- at down facing the small concert song, dance or whist drive. I wish we could enlarge our sphere and platforma.

include a billiard room, but, as you will see,

our accommodation is somewhat limited. The work of the Association is under the direction of a committee of eight including four members of the Board of Directors of the European.

His Excellency, at the conclusion of a speech in which he expressed the Government's appreciation of the work of the Y.M.C.A., Baid: "His Majesty's Forces will and here good com pany, good food, and good literature." ARRIVAL OF HIS EXCEL

LENCY.

Y.M.C.A. WORK FOR THE

SERVICES...

HISTORY AND PROSPECTS..

Y.M.C.A.

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this pronouncement is made you give it your hearty support

H.E. THE HON. MR. W. T.

SOUTHORN.

GOVERNMENT'S APPRECIA- TION OF Y.M.C.A. WORK,

The Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern said:

Mr. Cubey's Raply. Mr. Cubey in thacking the Staff for their presentation said he was sorry that under the circumstances he had to sever his connection with the Company and friends with whom he had been so long associat and family were at home and ed. He regretted that Mrs. Cubey would not have the opportunity of saying farewell to their many Hong Kong friends.

shot.

fling their men again. Skip Robin son is still in hospital after his recent accident. It is feared that the injury to his arm, which is more serious than was at first thought, will-prevent-him-from-playing-in

future.

GOLF:

AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

SURPRISES,

HARRIS AND HOLDERNESS 'OUT.

THROUGH NAUTKI'S AGENCY.}

Taikoo are at home to Craigen- gover, the venue still being the tennis court, which will place the. visitors at a disadvantage as they shine only on a good ground. Fritz is serving as skip in place of Sell- wood and will have a new No. 3 in Collins The home team should re- Civil Service play the Club de gister another victory. Recreio "A" at King's Park. The bome team should win. Last season the Recreio, team beat them by the wide margin of 39 shots

The Recreio B team are the guests of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club Bowling bas never been a strong point with the Yachta-

ributed to lack of practice. They Lang of Erskine, men and their poor display are at-

LONDON," May 23rd. There were more surprises in the Amateur Championship at Prest- wick. The American invasion came to an end in the second round when Sir Ernest Holderness beat Joha McHugh of San Francisco by

bad only one victory last season but The League programme for to- should have better lack this year. morrow is as under :--

Division I

Civil Service C... Taikoo RC. Police R.C. v. Kowloon B.G.C. "Craigengower C.C. v. Kowloon

a.c.

Division II. Taikoo R.C. v. Craigengower C.C. Club de Recreio "A". Civil

Service C.C.

Royal H.K.Y.C., Club de Re

crela" B." Kowloon C.C. v. East Point R.C.

LEAGUE TABLES. The positions in the Leagues

Division I.

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P. W. D. L. Pts. Craigengower.... g Kowloon C.C...11 0.09 Kowloon D.R.C21012 Kowloon B.G.C. 1 10. 1 2

0 win by a small Police R.C. 1

Taikoo R. C. Civil Service.....

Civil Service C. C., who have lost. two games so far, receive Taikoo. Although not so strong as last sea son, the visitors should win.

DIVISION II.

It will be remembered that a few days ago presentations were made to Mr. Cubey by the Congregation of the Union Church. Mt. Cubey has been Secretary of the church

East Point with three successive for many years, and has associated himself with many of its activities.victories claim chief interest in the Mr. Cubey sails for home per the Junior Division fixtures. It is 8.8. Malwa on Saturday."

rumoured that Kowloon are shuf-

BOXING.

Mr. Pattenden, Ladies & Gentle- men, The Chariman of the Com- Branch of the Y.M.C.A. has given mittee of the Naval and Military

as so able a summary of the events which have led up to the opening BANTAM WEIGHT CHAMPION. of these premises that little is left for me to do beyond formally de- claring them open.

[REOTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.)

NEw Youx, May 24th. Bushy Graham bent Corporal Izzy Schwartzin u 15-round con- test here. The winner will be recognised as the bantam weight champion of the world.

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The

Before I do so, however, I should like to say how much the Covers: Lady Clementi And The Ladies

meat appreciates the self-sacrificing Mr. W. L. Pattonden, in opening

Committee.

energy and enthusiasm which have the formal proceedings, extended

There is also a Ladies Committee Leen displayed by the band of work- a cordial welcome of the Commit-

ers to whom the services are in tee of the Naval and Military which I wish to make special re-.

ference to. Lady Clementi, who Y.M.C.A., to

debted for the arrangements which H.E. The Dilicer

have now developed into, this pre Administering the Government and has been so closely associated with the work of the Naval Military

sent scheme. It was one thing to to all who were present.

Y.M.C.A. from the start, and taken receive a request for help; it was

Mre. Bellamy And “The Soldier's Favourites." Referring to the history of the auch a keen interest in everything quite another thing to provide that Naval and Military Branch of the connected with it, was the first

After His Excellency had declared refreshments response of the Committee,indeed, the premises "open Y.M.C.A. in Hong Kong Mr. Pat Chairman of the Ladies Committee. het promptly and efficiently. The tenden asid that early last year an Although Lady Clementi is not

as you know, it had not even waited were served to all the guests and argent request was received from with us in person to-day I am sure

Mr Major General Duncan for the she is with us in spirit. The for the call, was immediate and to the service men, after which Y.M.C.A to co-operate and provide Ladica Committee is now under the effective, and as the representative short concert was given. for the troops coming to China. Fable chairmanship of Mrs. Wolfe, of the Government which watches Bellamy sang two very pretty songs The energetic secretary of the and with Mrs. Alabaster who looks over the general welfare of the com-April Mood" and "Butterflies" Y.M.C.A., Mr. J. H. Hunt. sum alter the library, necessitating her manity, I tender my heartfelt which were much enjoyed, and was moned a meeting of his Directors presence in the building nearly thanks to those ladies and gentle followed by the Misses Woods who and & special committes was sy every day, and other indefatiguable who have so effectively aug gave four selections from the re pointed to deal with the situation. workers, the Ladies Committee does mented the amenities available for pertoire which has earned them Two centres-one in Peking Road, yeoman service, but for them and the use of H.M. Forces Nor have the honourable title_of Kowloon, known as "The, Better their energetic band of helpers the the energies flagged after the Soldiers Favourites." There can be Ole," and the other in Chater Naval & Military Y.M.C.A. would first excitement of the arrival of no doubt as to the reason for this

the additional troops died down.

name. The presence of "the twins" Road, known as "Cheer 'O," were not have been the success it is. 1

on the platform is aufficient to call quickly prepared with facilities for know from personal contact with As Mr. Pattenden has pointed out

we have on this side of the harbour forth burst of applause, and roading, refreshments and enter- men of the Services-and I have tainments. Both these premises friends in all three branches-how a permanent garrison of Naval and

for this important occasion in the were loaned free of rent by the much the presence and work of the Military Forces, and it was very perhaps they made a special effort Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & ladies has been appreciated. We properly felt that the good work history of the institution in whose once comienced should be сол service they have worked so hard Godown Co., Ltd, and the Hong owe a deep debt of gratitude to

tinued for their benefit in more They always sing well, especially Kong Land Investment Co., respec- these ladies.

Mr. Patten- I may

add that the Ladies Com-permanent quarters.

in those songs which they render tively, and i wish to take this

in their own harmony, but yester- opportunity of expressing our great mittee have been responsible for den has referred to the good work

day they excelled themselves. "Ona appreciation to these two Cow much of the furnishing of these of certain individual helpers,

solo and harmony, was panies for their generous and premises, besides the supply of desire to associate myself with his Alone,

books and magazines &c., also for eulogy of their good work, and at followed by "Down Honolulu public-spirited action in letting have these premises free of a the flowers of which we are kept the risk of "repetition would like Way," but the service men would charge. When, last Autumn, a regularly supplied without calling to remind you of the very great not let the singers leave the plat large number of the troops return in any way on our general funds. share taken by Lady Clouenti, not form, until they had sung

and "Dinne " a monastery garden We are also grateful for the de- only in furthering the work at the

Mrs Maude Woods accompanied ed to England the necessity for so large a place se the Peking Rod voted services of the Association Naval and Military Branch of the

secretaries, Mr. A W. Ingram and Y.M.C.A. generally, but especially her daughters on the piano, and quarters no longer existed and Mr. W, T. Grenham. The services in helping to secure these excellent when His Excellency rose to leave. the 17th October "The Better 'Ole!

was closed down. We are of these gentlemen "are loaned to premises as a more or less parman- be asked that she might be resent- us free, of all expense by the ent home, through the generosity ed to him and paid her, & sincere

in rather a different position anghai.

A

Thons Present.

in Hong Kong and and willing co-operation of the compliment on the singing of the this side of the water where we

Chairman and Committee of the twins. have. regiment permanently wish to stress the fact that the City Hall. Mr. D. O. Russell and stationed in addition to various units, further more, owing to the work of the Naval & Military Mr. J. R. Wood also took a large Y.M.C.A. was entirely made posare in the negotiations and Mr. proximity of the Naval Yard wasible by the hearty response of the Pattenden with characteristic ma- Colony to our call for financial desty has omitted alt referenon to assistance last year.

his own very considerable contribu. tion to the mucoess of the scheme.

Among those present in addition to those already mentioned were: H.E. Major General C. C.. Luard, C.M.C., C.R., Sir Henry and Lady Pollock, the Very Rev. Dean Swann, Sir Henry Gollan, Commodore and Appeal For Financial Support,

Mrs. Pearson, Col and Mrs. R. Mr. Pattenden has reminded us Haley Bell, Lieut.-Col and Mrs. that institutions of this kind cannot Wyatt, Mr. Justice P. Jacks, and be carried on without funds, and Mrs. Jacks, Mr. and Mrs. Creary, take this opportunity of endorsing Mrs, and Miss Owen Hughes, Mr. his appeal that when the time comes and Mrs. Alabaster, Mrs Mackie you will give every possible support Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland, Mr. and to the Committee's scheme for rais Mrs. Dowbiggin, The Hon. Dr. R I now have touch pleasure in de Mrs. Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs: Knight claring the new premises, of the Anstey, The Rev. Hollis Johnson, and that pleasure is enhanced by Miss Stoddart, Mrs. Well, Mr. and Naval and Military Y.M.C.A. open, the Rev. W. W. and Mrs. Rogers, the fact that to-day is Empire Day, Mrs. Pyper, Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy, fitting and suspicious occasion for Mrs, Shorry, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Forces will find here good company, Webb, Mr. Grayburn, Mr. and this opening ceremony. E.M. King, Mrs. Sandes, the Rev, S. L. good food and good literature, and M. Drammond, Mr. and Mrs. I trust that thie daw home of the Hickling, Mr. and Mrs. Sanger, Naval and Military Y.AL.C.A. will Mr. and Mrs, Davenport Brown, radiate even greater comfort and Mr. and Mrs. Remington, Mr. and in Chater Hoad. “

Cubey, Mr. O, B., Raver and Mr. happiness that did its predecessor Mr. W. H. Smith, Mr. E. B.

(Continued on next Column). R. O: Sutherland

also have to provide for the Nava side to a larger extent than is necessary at Kowloon. Grateful es

Financial Bupport Needed, we are to the Hong Kong Land

Before closing I want to touch Investment Co. for the late Chater Road premises, we have felt that very briefly on this matter of as the work on this side of the finance. Our funds consist entire- harbour is of a more permanently of donations made us last year nature" it was necessary for us to in response to the appeal I have look about for other quarts, already referred to, and are kept where we should have more secur in a separate banking account. ity of tenure. The City Hall Com Quite distinct, of course, from the

to the general funds of the Y.M.G.A.ing money for the Institute. H Kotowall, C.M.G., Capt. and mittce very kindly Came rescue by granting a lease for Our income is so small that we two years at a nominal rental of are not in a positon to put this these quarters that you, Sir, nec fand aside to form even the now opening for us, I should like nucleus of an Endowment Fund se to add that we are greatly indebt we should like but have to use it ed to Mr. Bernard, Chairman of to meet current expenses. When than which there could be no more Mt. und Mr G Murray, Mr. and the City Hall Committee, for the have paid for the cost of adapting help and interest he has shown in these premises to our needs, our the matter of encuring these quaz. exchequer will be sadly depleted and the Committee have been much concerned about ways and means the for carrying on the work of Naval & Military Branch of the Association, experience having taught us even with rigid economy the impracticability of making the institution self-supporting.

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Our Present Quarters." Our present quarters comprise the room in which we are now as sembled, which will be used for concerte, lectures &c. and is pro vided with a Buffet, where light

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9 and 1, while J. Henderson (Dundonald) beat Harry Browe; (U.S...) by 3 and 1.

Major Hazlet also want out in this round, losing by a hole to J.

Third Bound Rasults.. Douglas Grant (St. George's) beat Gordon Simpson (R. and A.) by, 3 and 2,

A MacCullum beat J. Stout, the English Champion, by i hole.

F. Rankin (Sunningdale) beat E. F. Storey by 1 bole.

Beaumont Pease (Alnmouth) beat (Walton Sir Eracat Holderness Heath) by 1 hole.

R. H. Wethered (Worplesdon) beat Colin Ayimer (Ranelagh) by ? ane 7.

J. Lang bea: Robert Harms by 8 and 4.

Division II.

P. W. D. L. Pis. East Point R.C. 3.3.0 Taikoo R.C... 1

0 8

1

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Civil Service 1 1 0 Recreio "A" 2 1 0 Craigengower 2 1 0 1 Recreio "B" 2 10 1 Kowloon B.G.C. $ 1 0 Yacht Club 2.0

Kowloon C.C..... * 0

SHOTS FOR AND AGAINST.

.0 20 SHOTS FOR AND AGAINST.

For Aget. Up Dr For Aget. Up Dn. Recreio "A"...... 149 119 30

210

Craigengower 131 110

Ga Kowloon C.C....

31 Kowloon D.R.C. 128 118 Kowloon B.G.C." 120 121 Polico R.C... 117 191 Taikoo R.C48 Civil Service... 104 131

(Continued on" (next Column).

East Point R.C. 187 164 23

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RecrofoB 107 117 Craigengower

Kowloon B.G.C. 179 162 Taikoo R.C.

49 ****** 83 Civil Service.............. Bi .53 11 ·0

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... 101 114 Tacht Club 86 120 Kowloon O.C... 93. 134,

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