1932-09-14 — Page 8

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GARRISON SCHOOLS

SWIMMING GALA.

YOUNGSTERS WHO KNOW HOW TO BE KEEN:

THE GO.C.'S CONGRATULA-

TIONS.

bored they won easily last year,

when there was no flag.

The G.D.C. then presented the prizes, ably assisted by W.O. Instr. FE. Creighton, A.EC. and Mrs. Creighton,

The Officials,

The Officials ware as follow:- Patron: H.E. Major-General J. W. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.

Judges: Rev, J. N. L. Bryan, B.A., S.C.F. (C/E); Rev. J. J. O'Brien, O.F. (RC); Rev. M. A very large crowd was present Macleod, MA, C.F. (C. of 9.); Captain P. 8. Cannon, A.E.C.; at the Victoria Recreation Club Captain I. P. Carter, R.A.; Lieut. swimming bath, yesterday after, G. L. Neilson, and A. and S.H.; noon, when the Hong Kong and Lieut. A. G. Martin, 1st Bn. S.W.B. Mr. G. T. May: B.Q.M.S. Kowloon Garrison Schools held A. Weyman, E.A.; S/Sgt. J. their Annual Aquatic Sports.

Sanderson, B.A.O.C.

H.E the General Oflicer Com

W. manding (Major-General J. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.) wa present, with his A.D.C., Capt. DR. M. Cameron, and took a keen intrast in each event, Captain Cameron, it will be remembered, was among the Army Harbour Race! competitors and takes a keen in- terest in all forms of aequatics. . All the accommodation in the V.R.C. was taken up. Many other officers being present, and also some 200 parents and other spectators

Saving a Topeo,

The competitors were indeed keen, but never so keen as, the spectators. Shrill cries of "go it Mackie," "luck up Fatty," "Tuḥ- · ·

M C. C. S. M. Lewis, 1st Bn. S.W.B.

Recorder: W. O. Instr. (I), F. V. Pamplin, A.E.C

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1932.

HOME FOOTBALL.

CLYDE BEATEN BY ST. JOHNSTONE

(THROUGH REUTER'S ADENOX.]

A JOURNEY THROUGH SZECHUAN.

(Continued from · Page 5.)

and decided that if they did not murder this exacting master he would decapitate them and so the LONDON, Sept. 12.

unfortunate rular lost his life. And IN the First Division of the Scot

lish League to-day. Clyde sufo on all the way along the river, fered defeat on their own ground, there is hardly a dull moment-and when St. Johnstone won by three there are many exciting ones-as the vessel negotiates the Sin Tan, the Yoh Tau and the dozens of other goals to two,

rapids more or less dangerous and difficult

The Flot.

U.S. BASEBALL

MONDAY'S RESULTS

[TAROVUN REUTER'S AGENCY]

NEW YORK, Sept. 19.

Starter: W. O. Instr. (I). F. E. WHILE the Yankees have not yet

Creighton, A.E.C.

. RESULTS.

The results were as follow:- Boys Championship-100 yards. 1st Heat: 1, George Fettis; Willie Webb; 3, Haymond Gedeon.

2nd Heat: 1, John Urnell; 2, Rox Burns 3, George Mortimer.

Novices' Bace (Over 9 years)- One Length.

Then there is the old Chinese pilot with his years of experience behind him, carefully scanning the waters with their peculiar ways which no chart can ever provide for. He never looks at the chart nor the compass. His eyes are fixed actually won the American

on the river, and the Quartermas League pennant, their victory over

ter's eyes are fixed on his right Cleveland to-day makes it impos-hand. No word ever passés. The sible for them to be overtaken.

Washington and Philadelphia wan again, Cothrang hitting a homer for the Athletics..

A circuit hit by Frederick gave Brooklyn victory over Chicago in the National Exactly five games wow separate the Cubs from the

lab Heat: 1, Robert Dick; 2, Re-Pirates. Paul Waner scored a home bert Vinvent; 3, Raymond Godson. run for the Pirates ngainst the

2nd Hont: 1, Anderw Dick; 2. Phillies. Stanley Stokes: 3, Bettie Chappell."

Novices' Race (Under 9} years) One Length.

by's benten" and "Ginger's won 1st Heat: 1, Stephen Webb; 2, were clear to this cars of all pre-Norman Smith; 3; David Mackie.

2nd Hekt: 1, Forbes Sambeth: %, David Beattie; 3, Leonard Clarke.

sont.

Our representative, noticing- ne little girl get madly excited thuring a boys' race, asked her if it was her brother.

No was the reply he sits beside me in school!" One youth got so excited during a race that he nearly, fell in the bath, as it was his topee fell in. Thore were many rescuers and one "life" saver jumped into the hat!

Long Plunge.

Open: 1, John, Uraell; 2, Rex Burns; 3, George Fettis.

Boys' Handicap (10-12 years) Two Lengths,

Ist Heat: 1, Leslie Norris # The military authorities leave Keith Mackie; 3, Albert Davey. Jittle to chance-Two men of the

2nd Heat: 1, Rex Burns; 2.

South Wales Borderers' both hold-Robert Dick; 2, Raymond Godson.

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LEAGUE STANDINGS

Girls' Handicap. (10-12 years) Two Lengtha. Final: Dead Heat-Ella White-

Chiengo and Marjorie Williams,

ither side of the bath ready to rlynge in nt a moments notice. There was

scare" in the head Girls 100 yards Championship but

57 1/5. the competitor was quickly re-

Boys' Handicap (Over 12 years) covered.

Three Lengths.

The 76 yards Boys' Handicap and 100 yards Chainploriship were both won by John Urgell, Ursell is a swimmer of great promise, and be-2, aides these two, ho also won the

Long Plunge" and "Boys' High Dive." Nevertheless in all there events, he was closely followed by Faltis though George Festig younger and of much slighter build, always gave Ursell a good run and hed very well.

Twin Sisters.

-Anong the girla we also saw good. swimming, Gladys Pamplin did exceedingly well in winning the "Girls' high dive and the "Girls' Handicap tato. The latter sho

wom by a very short hand from her

Final: 1, John Ursell, 19.4/5;

George Fottis.

Girls' Handicap (Over 12 years)

Three Lengths,

Final: 1, Joan Shocsmith 97 /5;

Florence Fowler.

Boys' Handicap [8–10 years) - One Length. 1st Heat: 1, Douglas Burns; 2, Jack Fettis.

2nd Heat: 1, Willie Webb; 2, Ian Miller.

Juniors' Handicap (6-8 years) One Length, Final: 1, Stephen Welib 28 2/5; twin sister, Mabel Pamplin. Joang, Patricia Pearse. Shoesmiths swimming in, also wor thy of note. She won the Girls:3 lengths Handicap. as well as the (Cup presented by Major-General 100 yarda championship.

C. Q Luard, C.B., .C.M.G.), 1, John Uraeil; 2, Leslie Norris; 3, Willie Webb.

The d.O.C.'s flig was won by the Hong Kong School by 73 points against 3 points for Kawloon Schcol.

Prize Giving.

High Dive Boys,

High Dive-Girls.

(Cup presented by 1st Bn. Somer sot Light Infantry). 1 Gladys Pamplin; 2, Margaret Smith.

Cubs' Handicap One Lengik.

National League.

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Pittsburg Brooklyn

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Philadelphia Boston St. Louis

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New York Cincinnati

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New York

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St. Louis

Chicago

hand moves to the right or to the oft and the wheel follows these in

structions.

The next part of the journey was from Chungking to Chengtu. Ex- cept for a distance of 60 li., 3r 17 road miles, a road connects thes two towns, The intervening portion remains unfinished for the two rival generals do not wish to facilitate the advance of their respective ar- mies into each other's territory The motorbus, we were informed, would leave the outskirts of the city about seven o'clock and in order to get a seat it would be neccssary to be there an hour before hand. When it did arrive, the bus was wall above expectations. It was upholstered and not at all uncom fortable. The passengers who were

2 going the whole 300 miles. t

Chengtu ano became friendly and companionable. Unfortunately this particular bus did not go very far for there was some break in the road which necessitated a short walk to another bus which was waiting for us. This one did not keep up the standard. The seats were unpien santly hard, the door was kept snut! with the aid of a bag of toils, the weight of which held the hook in the proper place.

85 55 607 80 00 .571 07 71 ;438 58 81.417 43 93 311 40 100 235

The next portion, 50 li, had to be covered by chiny, had fre quently heard from those much ex- perienced in these matters that this method of travelling is the most luxurious of all methods in China. This is no doubt true if the chair is properly adjusted, and furnish od with a pu gi or thin maitress to cover the string net which lies between the two poles, but none of these conditions were fulfilled in my case, it was much pleasanter to walk though it is scarcely possible to walk as fast as the chair coolies can carry a passenger.

The long straggling town of Yung Chuan was reached just as darkness fell. Here we found ne commodation at a Catholic mission. Next morning we wero 1219 again at 4.30 am. Travellers in HOCKEY SENSATION. China always take advantage of

Boston....

ALL-INDIA TEAM NOT COMING HERE.

every minute of daylight. Jorneys commence at dawn and finish at dusk. By midday we had arrived at Noi Kiang and had we not ac cepted: the hospitality of a Chinese gentleman who invited us to stay over night with him we should have The Hockey match which it was reached Cheugtu the same day- hoped would be played between a that is to any we should have com representativo, Hong Kong team pleted, as some passengers did, the and the all-Indian Olympic Hockey journey from Chungking in one and Terim will not take place.

a half days whereas a short time We understand that the captain ago the same distance could not be of the team selected in Shanghai covered in less than ten days by to meet the Olympic players, cabled the Chichibu Maru (on, which beat it was thought that the Olympic players word travelling) and receiv

1, Jack Fettis; 2, Norman Smith.ed the reply that the Indian team Boys' Championship-100 yards. were not on board.

After the sports, Major-General Sandilands, C.B., OMG, D.6.0, presented the prizes. Before doitig Bo His Excellency said that he wishi ed to thank all those responsible for the Gala and to say how much He had enjoyed watching the mili- Finals (Cup presented by Major-{ fary children swim. He added that General Sir John Fowler). 1, John every facility was provided for Ursell; 2, Rex Burns; 3, George Garrison children here and no mat- Fettia

ter where they go in later years Girls' Championship--100 yards. they will never forget their swim-

ming days in Hong Kong. In

Final: (Cup presented by. Lady referring to the Flag which he has Fowler). 1, Joan Shoesmith.

presented for swimming, His Excel- lency said that although the Hong kong School had won it this year, the Kowloon School must not be lisheartened as it must be remem

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Novices Race (Under 9 years) One Lóngth.

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chair.

Fertility.

We were anxious to get on for cholera was raging in Nei Kinn and we found, afterwards that it Those who have bought tickets for was just as had at Yung Shong. the match will have their money Another early start was made frera refunded if they return the tickets this latter town, the distance thon to either The Anderson Music Co remaining being 360 miles. Every or Mamak's according to where the thing went smoothly for 130 miles tickets wore purchased.

we passed through picturesque According to the North Chinn villages, caught glimpses of quaint Daily News, the Indian team has and charming bridges some sccepted an offer to visit Gorinany which were covered with a roof and and are returning to India via thus, protected from sun and rain Europe.

they provided a mart for the wares of the district. But the most strik ing feature of the country was the

of

ACIDITY THE CAUSEmazing fertility of the land. A

OF INDIGESTION.

we were descending the hills which surround the plain in which Cheng tulies, the mator bus skidded and toppled over into a soft field 'ot coro

Three Wheels and á Húb.

Any medical man will tell you that most cases of indigestion and allied stomach troubles are caused The problem now was to get over by excess acid in the stomach, the next thirty miles: Hore our

Final: 1, Rex Burns: 2, Leslie which, unless quickly counteracted, military pass again proved our Norris; 3, Keith Mackie.

Boys' Handicap (8-10 years) One Length. Final: 1 Douglas Burns; Willie Wabb.

Glels' Handicap (8-10 years) One Length. Final 1, Gladya Pamplin; Mabel Pamplin,

2,

may ultimately ruin the digestive salvation. There was no local.con organe. This acid makes the food verance of any sort at hand but a in your stomach, ferment and thus military motor bus appeared on form gasos which cause painful dis- the scene and "immelfatulptock tension. The common-sense remedy this two of us on Uaard when bur for acidity is Bisurated Magne boy flourished the pass Military sia; which instantly neutralises people in Szechuan are notorious exccas acid, proventa fermentation, for demanding, by threats, fres and soothes, heals and strengthens rides on motor cars, buses, steamers the nold-initamed stomach lining and junks, but they have no reputa Doctors recommend Bisurated tion for granting reciprocal privi- Magnemin Because it never fails to leges. Our experience won, there give immediate relief by removing fore, probably unique. After run- the cause of the trouble. You canning for about five miles in this get Bisurated Magnesia at all vehicle, a tyre burst, and we all chemists, and there is no better, had to get out. The chauffeur and (Team of 0, each to swim one quicker and surar remedy for diges his assistant got down and in a length): Hong Kong Team. tive disorders.

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