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"THE COLONY'S MOST NOTABLE BACHELOR"

MAJOR GENERAL SANDILÅNDS,

"THE CHILDREN'S

FORSTER FATHER"

WITTY SPEECHES AT PRESENTATION OF SCOUTS'

"THANKS BADGE".

DR. KOTEWALL'S REGRETS AND THE G.O.C.'s AMUSING REPLY ·

There was a large gathering of Cubs and Seouls at the Victoria Recreation Club on Saturday after now on the vecasiim of the Boy Seats Aranal Swimming Sports,

The Inter-Troop Team Race was an easy win for the Sea Scouts, who broke their previous record of 3.278 secs. by Bnishing in 85 secs, The real race was for second and after which NE. the General Off-third place. The whole assembly ter Commanding (Major-(içneral apparently were crazy with excite J. W. Sandilamis, C.B., C.M.G.,ment for a few moments lat Hong D.8.0.) - was presented with King Troop winning second place

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1932.

S.C.A.A. HARBOUR SWIM

RESULTS OF THE THREE EVENTS

The South China Athletic Asso-

ciation held their annual Harbour Swint on Saturday, the three evcuta, for men, ladies and boys under flitsen going to Kwok Chun Hang, Miss Yeung San King and Li Ping Wa. Mine Young has had a great season in the local swimming world this season and her success wis not unexpected.

After the races Mr. Tsang Yiu

President Ting, Hon.

of

the C.A.A. gave away the prizes for the three evonte and those won during the season.

Full results were:- Men, Kwok Chun Hang (26

Thanks Badge," as token of by a mere touch from the 9th. Kowns. 21.103 secs.): 9, Wong Sun

appreciation of his help to the Dock Troop. movement in Hong Kong

Was

Man (27 mins. 35 secs.): 3, Chan Ki Chang (29 mins. 23 secs.); 4, ing Sung Hee; 5, Wai Pui; 6, Tar in lung: i, Tsoi Yuen Kee: &, Chan Koon Chen; 9. Leung Yun Hang: 19, Wong Yuk Pui; 11. Leung Mok Wa Chun: 14, Fun Tung, Chu Yu; 12, Kwan Kin Ching; 13, Mok Wa Chan: 14. Fun Tung Shan: 15, Chow Chung lu;

MOTOR-CYCLE RELIABILITY TRIAL

MANY SPILLS AND BREAKDOWNS IN SECRET SECTION

CROWDS WATCH ROUGH RIDING: ONLY 14 FINISH

The motor cycle reliability trial at Castle Peak Cafeteria for brenk- held in Kowloon over the week-end fast. Here the competitors showed will go down as one of the most arduous and successful events of its an alarming appetite for eggs and kind held in the Colony. The bacon and the hotel supplies wors riders were thoroughly satisfied with heavily taxed! After the meal an the organisation and found the course to be exactly, if not better, engine stop and restart test was than they had anticipated. Thirty made. This test brought downfall four entries were received and of to a large number while others thèse only fourteen managed to started their machines well within survive the course and check in at the time limit of a seconda, the finish at Kowloon.

From the Cafeteria the course led

tween

The total distance of the trial was nearly 300 miles and led over the gain over the frontier rond be around, the Now Territory circuit feel the strain of the long riding Shautukok and Fanling. roughest roads that could be found Here one or two riders began to There was a fairly large crowd to watch the ridere, tackle the secret path which found them in the paddy and two made errors on the narrow sretion of the course, which includ-fold unhurt. No, 10, Mr. So Chiu ed an amazingly steep and bumpy Too, (A.J.S.), hit a dog here and pathway of climb with

sharp Mr. Potor Silva, No. 8, (B.S.A.), afforded the very best of entertain- descont. Here the spectators were was doing well until he crashed ment for the rough riding which one of the Shatin bends trying followed was full of thrills and but had to abandon his machine. to make up time. He was not hurt spills! The Start.

Mr. Payne, No. 31, with his big Brough Superior, was also well up The start was made on Saturday until tyre trouble overtook him on nt midnight. The first man, No.1, the frontier path, and after walk. Mr. A. J. Cash was sent off by the ing six miles to Fanling Station starter, Mr. J. R. Way, followed by for repairs, he found that the tube As the ridors arrived to the start (B.S.A.), however, was perhaps the rousing cheers from the spectators. had burst. Mr. Ambrose, 270, be they were givan a brake-test ex- most unfortunate. Four times his amination lir Trafic Inspector tyre burat and on each occasion he police. This was very satisfactory for it to burst entirely on the and showed the machines to be in Shatin Road. He gave it up ass

bad job. good trim.

a. popular event, and 16. Tsui Iap; 17. Mak Yau Sing: Mason and Sergeant Clark of the set about and cured the trouble only

The Wolf Cub events were no less This badge, which is the highest exciting, in fnet if possible the Loken of thanks which the Associa Cubs were more noisy than their tion can offer, was presented by the elder brothers, the Senats. The Commissioner (the Rev. G. T. Akula Cup, presented to the Pack Waldegrave), with 14 better from with the highest, number of points Lord Baden-Powell, the Chief was awarded to the 14th Hong Scout. In making the presentation Kong (V.B.S.), Pack, who win all ME. Waldegrave said, In His four cub events on the programme. Excelleney, the Granial, all child The Wolf Cub Inter-Pack Relay

Hong Kong have a good, Race friend. The Girl Guides had their day yesterday when their headquar. ters were opened; we had our day Empire Day when we were entere tained' at Flagstaff House,” The Commissioner the reminded alt Scouts that on seeing this badge being worn by the General at any time, they would be obliged to go up to him, malate and ask if they could be of any servicn to higu.

The Colony's Most Notable Bachelor.

was won by the 11th II.K. Pack 15. Att Kwok Tong: 19. Mak Yu Ming; 30, Lo Sui Lam; 31, Leung flowed by the 4th H.K. (Murray) Yak Wa and 23, Li Ho Loong.

Ladies:-1, Yeung Sau King: 3,

Park.

Was served to all present by the Leung Wing 'Han; 3, Yeng Sau hour before the start No. 32, Mr. riders were directed, without pre-

After the sport an excellent tea

Scouts, after which the Scouts, Cubs and visitors assembled in the of certificates and Challenge Cups V.R.C. Hall for the presentation

by H.E, the General Officer Com- manding.

:

.

Officials Thanked.

Before the presentations, the Commissioner (Rev. G. T. Walde grave) expressed his thanks to the secretary and committer of the The Hot Dr. R. H. Kotewall, V.R.C. for the use of the swimming C.M.G.. president of the local bath and the club premises. Mr. Association, said: “This badge is Waldegrave pointed out the ad- a mark of appreciation for what, vantage of securing the same bath His Excellency has done for the

your after year for the sports as Scout movement in this Colony. it kept the records clear and re- His drop interest in Cirt Guides guiar. fe also thanked the judges, was proved by the opening of the the referce and other offeinls, Sandilands flut' on Friday. His especially those who came along Exerliency is certainly the most and worked so hard at the heats notable bebelar in the Colony, but last Wednesday.. in spite of this he can claim to His Excellency the General then have the largest family in Hong presented the cups and certificates. Kong!"

(Cheer). Dr. Kotewall; The Bird Challenge Cup Was continued Thousands look

tawarded to the 1st Sea Scout Troop His Excellency as a fuster father, for obtaining the aggregate num and think you must all Agree

The oth Kowloon that it is a great pity he is nother of marks.

(Dock) were runners-up, and were married. This goodwill and hum presented with the President Cup our would, I am sure, make him These cups were presenter for an excellent husband and a loving these purposes by the Hon. Mr. H. father. In giving this badge w W. Bird in 1928 and by the Ilon. offer our appreciation to a noble Dr. R. H. Kotewall, respectively, man and good friend."

The Akela Cup presented by the Commissioner was awarded to the 14th H.K. Pack. These thres cups The General in reply saut: Iare held for one year. would like to thank all responsible for the good time I've enjoyed nt the sports this afternim, and I must say thank you for the badge which I deeply appreciate, more especially as it is an unex- preted gift. Ï often. wish I had done, mere for the Boy Scouts but as you know my spare time is pretty much taken up.

The General's Reply.

After the presentation of prizes, warrants were presented to Mr. Dormer (District Scout Master, Ist Kowloon), Chak Ho Kar (Asst. Scout Master, 8th H.K.). Wong Kei Chung (Asst. Scout Master to Sea Scouts).

Besutis

Chun. Time: 20 mins. 92 sors,

Boys' (Under 16)-1, Li Fing

Wa. Ws: 2, Lau Kai Ming: 3, Au Long

ST. JOHN'S

AMBULANCE

WAS

Trouble Sets In.

The Observed Hill. Trouble set in early. Quite an Towards the end of the trial the Webb (Scott) struggled in vain to vious knowledge, to tackle a steep get his lights to work properly. He incline lending from the Laichikok aventually started with a dangerous Bill Road. This hill formed flickor instead of a constant beam. first part of the secret section which No. 3, Mr. Franks (Aric!) substitut-led over the hills to the reservoir ed for the unfortunate original en- and joining the reservoir path as try, Mr. Mitchell, (B.S.A.) still an exit on to the Shatin Road. Tho nursing his wounds from his crash surface of the observed hill the week before. No. 5, Mr. Rocha, teacherous with deep ruts and (Rudge) carried three small elee cement gutters across the path. The tric torches in his pockets as a gradient was an average of 1 in 4 AQUATICStand by to his poor lights, Lucky with a steep section of 1 in 21. No. 13, Mr. Xavier, (A.J.S.) went The riders bravely tackled the in- off with a confident grin and cheers cline but it proved too stiff for their from his friends. One of the most machines and no competitor was remarkable starters was No. 18. able to make a clean climb, How- Mr. Smith, (Humber) last years' ever, it provided first class enter winner. This rider was attired in tainment for the spectators strange contrast to the others. He thoroughly enjoyed watching the wore a white summor suit, was hat riders in true rough riding antica. less and asked for his route-card Notable climbs were made by No. Ave minutes before he started off 3, Mr. Franks, (Ariel 4, No. Optimist-No. 20 Mr. H. Kew, one 5, Mr. Spradbery, (Sunbeam), No. of the formidable trial riders on a 6, Mr. Dohernecker, (Ariel), No. his jab as did the rest of his team, haps the best were No. 20, Mr. Kew, Norton, looked very serious about 16, Mr. Cottrell, (Sunbean); per Theis (Norton) and No. 34, Mr. Marriott, Messrs: Wong and Tape. seriousness, however, was well re-(Rudge). warded, for at the finish they were the only team' to complete the course.

KING'S COLLEGE WIN A very pleasant morning was spent. at the King's College Ewimming Ambulance Brigade held their an. Bath yesterday when the St. John's vai aquatie sports. There was quite a large number of supporters present and excitement was at a high pitch throughout.

all

divisions of the Brigade and points were awarded towards the Chater Shield for first, second and third pines. This trophy was won by the King's College (Present Boys) with sixteen points, followed by the Chinn Athletic Association (8 points the Indian Division and King's College (Past Boys) with 3 points each. The individual chant pionship was won by Lau Po Hei (King's College) with pointe.

The most interesting event was the life-saving competition. A Dummy lay at the bottom of the bath and each competitor in turn, dived in to bring it to the surface. The amusing part of this event was that once the "victim as

aved

he was promptly allow

The sports were open to

ed to fall back in' the bath !

At the conclusion of the sports excellent refreshments were served

The following are the resalts of after which the bondmaster of "When I first Came to Hong the sports:-

King's College, Mr. A. Morris, Kong, your friends the Girl Guides

25 Yards Junior Cub Ruce:-1,id that he was glad to note that quickly recognised a pour unpro-A. Dick (14th II.K.), 22.1/5 secs:

the same enthusiasm prevailed as tected man and ulice in their T. Cochrane (14th H.K.).

on previous occasions. This year, clutches I never got away, I have 30 Yards Senior Champ:-1, Shekhe said, the record were slightly noticed at recent gatherings that Kam Pui (5.5.), 7.3/5 sec.; 2, better and he was also pleased to all refer to the bachelor and J. Sharpham (S.S.); 3, W. Jor The prizes to-day, Mr. Morris ace the nurses enter the races. bear many of these guides would

(8.8.). be very pleased to marry me. 23 Yards Senior Cub Race:-1, added, are souvenirs, the real cups (Applause.)

D. Wilson (14th H.K.). 18.3/5 Rees,

and shield are held by the brigade 2. E. Stone (14th HR.) Hand will be presented at the nnnual Farmer (4th H.K.).

inspection in the new year.

We live in grent expectation at Flagstaff House. Every letter suspected of containing à proposal,

50 Yards Junior Back:-1, N. The prizes were then presented but so for none have come along. Leo K.), 51 secs,; 2. Lau Chak Po by Mrs. R. Langley nhly assisted I would remind the ladies that less (8th H.K.) 3. W, Henderson by Mr.. Ling, the recorder. than three months remain. I em (1K).

hark on or about December 31, Bo Wolf Cub Inter-Pack Relay:-), they had better hurry up! (Ap 14th Hong Kong (V.B.S.) Pack: plause) In closing. I again extend, 4th Hong Kong (Murray) Pack. my thanks to the Boy Scouts for their kindness and for this little badge." (Applause)

The Commissioner then called on the Scouts to express their feelinga towards the G.O.C. in song, and

The Sports

100 Yards Senior Champ:-1, Shek Kam Pui (S.S.), 63.4/5 secs.; Sharpham. (8.8.).

Cheung King To (8.5.). 3, J.

Results.

A full list of results are ns follows:-

Ellis Kadoorie Relay Race:1st, King's Present Boys; 2nd, China Athletic (Association; 3rd, Indian Division.

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his machine from traffe he was rutt Owing to the many failures on into by another competitor, Mr. this section, it was not included in Whitley, (B.S.A.). However their the last circuit as originally plan- spills were mild and they carried ned. The watersplash had to be on feeling none the worse for the cancelled as the tide had refused to experience.

supply the necessary water for the No. 17, Mr. Rocha (fudge), gave crossing which was to have been at up at Castle Peak with no lights 18 mile beach. having used up his torches. The The results of the trial will be marshall put it,

two weeks time. "He resigned published in from the trial" One of the most Those who checked in at the finish. sporting entries was in the person in time were No. 2, Mr. Williams of Mr. F. L. Parton, No. 28, with (B.S.A.); No 4, Mr. T. N. Whitely, his wall .98c.c. (less than one (B.S.A.); No. 6, Mr. C. Spradbery, night and was only put out by the Riberio, (B.8.A.); No. 9. Mr. T. horse power) machine. This rider (Sunbeam); No. 6, Mr. Doberneck- zode to schedule throughout the er, (Ariel) No. 7, Mr. G. E. V. MALAYAN

MALAYAN CHAMPIONSHIP WON treacherous gradient of the observ. M. F. Rosario, (Norton); No. 19, ed hill. Even this he actually Mr. Ng Chiu Too, (A.J.8.); No. climbed with assistance; his little 20, Mr. H. Kow, (Norton); No. 21 British machine working well overtime of Mr. F. V. Wong, (Ariol); No. 2 his power.

Mr. E. Wong Tape, (B.8.A.); No. 3, Mr. H.. E. Lewis, (A.J.S.); No. 34, Mr. E. Marriott, (Rudge); and No. 28, Mr. Parton, (08c.c. Coven- try-Eagle).

Stop and Restart. After completing over 150 miles of night riding, a stop was made

'VARSITY NEWS

SPORTING AND SOCIAL EVENTS

Essay Competition.

Under the auspices of the Univer- sity Law and Commerce Society, a lecture en

"The Function of the Junior Scouts Diving:-, K. Carroll (4th H.R.); 2, A. Mitchell 1st, Chan Sik Pui. King's College

Ho Tung Life Saving Comp:-

Foreign Importer in the trade of the great ball echoed to the tune of (oth K.); 3, J. Mitchell (PK).

South China" will be given by Past (20 sec.); 2nd, Lau Po Ting, "For he's a jolly good fellow,"

Mr. P. 8. Chasidy on October 18 after which three hearty Scouty(14th H.K.); 2, D. Wilson (14th King's Present

Wolf Cub Diving:-1, E..Stone King's Present; 3rd, Yuon Sui Sun, cheers and a Tiger" were given K.

To-day being the Republican Day at 6.30. p.m. at the Union Assem for His. Excellency.

Ho Bros 100 Yards Champ-of China, the University will be bly Room, Life Saving Race:-1, Lai Lokat,. Lnu Po Hei, King's Fresent closed. As usual, a group photo Sin (G.S.), BI secs.; 2 W. Jor (47.3/10 sec,); 2nd A. J. Hussan the whole University will be taken graph of the undergraduates of (8.8.).

(Ind.); 3rd, Cheng Chang Tingin front of the Main Building in tion (open to all Arts students) The result of the essay competi The sides of V.R.C. swimming 50 Yande Junior Champ:-1, King's Present bath were gaily decked with flags Yuen Chi Kok (8th H.K.) 2, A. Chan Nurn Backstroke:-ist Lau

the morning.

Has been announced. The winner and bunting; and a large number Ableng (2nd H.K.); 3, K. Carroll Po Hai, King's Present (26 sec.); Union will commemorate its 20th 2nd year students only) is Mr. Law The Hong Kong University of the First Section (for 1st and of supporters from various groups (4th H.K.).

....2nd, Lu Ting Cheung, King's Tre anniversary on October 2 by a Chin Tang. There is no award' în were presont long before the events Scouts, Cubber, Rovers and Deep sent; 3rd, Cheung-Ching Hing. C. dance in the Great Hall of the the. Section Two, owing to insuffi- were due to start,

Sen Scouts 50 Yards:-1, E. Chan Athletic. No less than three records were (20.2/5. Becs.); 2, R. Marquis.

Nan Yang Breast-1st, Chick-mence at 6 pm

University, “The dance will com clont entries. tanken and many exciting finishes 50 Yards Senior Back, Blick in Fook, C. Athleto Association

Hockey," were witnessed. Shek Kam Pui Kam Pui (8.8.), 34.3/54008. 2, (68.1/5 sec.); 2nd, Cheng Ching Hing, C. Ath, 3rd, Ma Yot Kong, King's Pres,

Two Length Nurses-1st, Miss Alix Lam Ki Wah (K.C.ND.) Board, Miss Lit Puk-Rok (GND)

lid exceedingly well in winning Lai Lok Bin (8.8.)3, Lai Pun the to yards champ., the 100 yards Sin (5.6.). elamp, and 50 yards backstroke.

Senior. Diving:-1,

Phillips

In the two latter events he estab (0th K.); J. Sharpham (5.9), Wong Kei Wan (C.N.D.) 2nd, fished records by doing the 1003, R. Phillips (6th K.).

yards in 63.4/8 sec. and the 50

vards backstroke in 24.3/5 secs.

sn heating the previous records of

A. May and Chau SuiKam re spectively, in 102 and 1931 by 8.1/8 Becs, and £3/5 soca.

Dramatic Evening.

The Rivals will be produced by the Arte students of the Univer pity on October 15 at 0 p.m. in the Great Hall. The play is directed

There will be a hockey match between Colours and Whites on the Home Ground this afternoon. The team for the Mamak League will be selected.

by Mr. R. Campbell and Mrs. The following are the 1892 office- lover, Scouts and Deep

Parker and will be produced under bearers of the Hockey Club-Pre Scouts 100 Yarda:-1-R Chan, Four Length Nurses Handicap the auspices of the Arts Associanident, Prof. W. I. Gerrard; Chair 1 min. 25.2/8 seca; 2, E., Marquis 1st. Miss Lam Kit (K.C.N,D.)tion. The froceeds will go to the nian, Mr. A. A. Aziz, Captain (1st

Inter-Troop Team Rolny-1, Sea. Ind. Miss Wong Kei Scouts, 2 seca. 8, 1st Hong Kong Troop 3, 9th Kowloon,

(CN.D.): 3rd, Miss Lit-Pak Children and the Tsus Wan Distain (2nd team), Mr. 1 W. Gon;

Wah Society for the Protection of XI), Mr A. M. Rodrigues: Cap (O.N.D.).

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