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HONGKONG WINS PRENTICE CUP

Thrills In Final Of Interport Bowls

HONGKONG AND ILL OMENED 13: OMAR'S BRILLIANT DISPLAY

(By "Toucher")

The final match of the interport series, between Hongkong and Shanghai which was played in the Police Green proved a most exciting struggle, as first one team. and then the other took the lead and the result, was uncertain until the very last head.

Hongkong drew first blood, but Shanghai was soon leading at 54 Hongkong "drew ahead again and reach- ed 13-8 when the local side stuck, and Shanghai went. un to pile up 8 points before Hongkong could get away from the unlucky number. They took the lead shortly after with a brilliant score of 5 and although Shanghai contested every inch of the ground, Hongkong never looked back again.

His Excellency the Governor, Sir William Peel, and H.E. Major General "0.C. Borrett were amongst the large gathering of spectators-who-witnessed the match.

Hongkong was lying two in the first head, one of Hall's and one

of Bradbury's woods were count- ing when J, C. Brown, required by the skip to put a short one in front to block, drew a shot that bent on the Jack and carried it slightly to enable Shanghai to lie

two with their back woods. Main tried to increase the lay by draw- ing, but was not there. Had he blocked. Omar would not have snatched this head, which he did. by drawing the shot with his last wood

Hall's two woods in the second head were well placed and Hog kong lay the shot at the end of four woods. "Sandy" Malcolm with his first wood rested on the shot and Shanghai lay 1. Brown's Arst wood.. a draw on the jack, proved erratic and Shanghai's third man,

Richards, increased the lay to two. Omar called upon Brown for 2

SHANGHAI SCORES 3.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1933.

ST. ANDREW'S

SOCIETY

Arrangements For Annual Ball

RICE PROBLEM

IN JAPAN

Big Increase On Reduced Area Expected

PULLING DOWN

THE BANK

Smooth Precision, Night and Day

A CITY HALL LEGEND RECALLED

If demolition work on the old Hong Kong Bank building maintains ita pre- there will be nothing left of what, has seat rate of progress, very shortly

A Meeting of the General Com- mittee of the Hong Kong St. Andrew's Society was held last An increase of 3,300,000 koku or week when preliminary arrange 8.8 per cent is forecast in the ments were made for the Annual Japanees rice crop this year. Parti- Ball which will be held in the Pea- cularly noteworthy is the fact that, insula Hotel on St. Andrew's, despite the decrease of about 1.4 Night, Thursday, 30th November. per cent in the plantation area, been for ever so many years, a notable

The price of the tickets were this increase should he possible. It landmark of Hong Kong fixed at $10.00 Single Ticket and ia surmised that there will be a $17.00 Double Ticket, whether surplus of over 10,000,000 Soku in-site yesterday, where no sign of Sun- Our representative paid a visit to the Member or Guest,

the new grain year. The position day holiday was apparent. The gang The two Practice Dances will be is fully explained in the crop fore- of Shanghai coolies were as hard at held in the Peninsula Hotel on cast just released by the Depart work as on any other day, and, in a Tuesday 1st and Tuesday 8thment of Agriculture and Forestry, conversation with one of them, the November from 3.30 to 7.00 p.m. The total area

The following Convenors

of rice fields, writer gathered the impression that were according to this official survey, was they rather enjoyed themselves, es- appointed for the various Sub-3,210,100.3 chobu Committees:

(chobu equals pecially these" who are talking the about 2.45 acres). Compared with big dome down. One humouriat ad- the area grown last year, this shows vanced the theory that the reason may a decrease of 45,378 chobu or 1.4 be that these poor coolies never had per cent. The Government authori

Buch 2 "high life" before I Supper and Wines.-Mr. T. Parties attribute this to the inability of planting through inadequate supply of water, the transfer to C. other crops, the devastation off

farms, etc.

Invitation. Mr. H. R. Forsyth. Dance and Music.-Mr. K. S.

Morrison.

kinson.

Decorations. Mr. G., Duncan. Ladies Cloakroom.-Dr J.

Macgown.

Card Room.-Mr. D. Gow. Arrangements similar to those of last year were made in regard to the late Star Ferries and Peak Trams.

*Sep-

Voeux Road had been stripped through The small, pointed dome near Des the frame work still stood. The big dome was still standing though the top cupols had gone and a large gang was busy preparing its removal.

the building and heavy pieces of ma A pair of shear legs adorn the roof of sorry were being quietly and quickly lowered. The Des

Road

look. Some of the windows are still 1 swelled in bamboo matting and the stately building bas a most defected in place, but a green blind hanging from one end adds to the desolation.

The aggregate crop, as on tember 20th, is estimated at 65,678, 650 koku. In comparison with the actual crop last year, this repre- Subscription lists will be issued or 8.8 per cent. and when compared sents an increase of 5,009,290 koku during the course of the incoming with the average for the last five week and members are requested to years it indicates an increase of return same as early as possible to 5,214.840 koku or 8.6. per cent, the Hon. Secretary.

Although one rejoices with the Hong IDEAL WEATHER During the course of the Meet-

Kong Bank that they are soon to have bowling was seen. Hall and Bai-0. Scottish Company inviting in the seedling season, the survey little sad to see the old building go.

In the next head, same gooding a letter was

read from the Blessed with favourable weather if not the Far East, one rather feels a one of the best buildingsin South China ley were latter had the shot. Hall's second in the Hallowe'en Dinner which shoots has been satisfactory. After since those massive and imposing both up and the the participation of the Committee Proceeds, the growth of young There have been so many changes wood rested on Bailey's to count. will be held at Volunteer Head-replanting, owing to high tempera-walls, were erected. We have grown Bailey and Bradbury were short with the next two woods and Ex-members of the Soottish Com-tricts suffered drought damage, but sense of permananca. There our own both quarters on Friday, 27th October,ture and dry weather,, some dis used to them and endowed them with a then "Sandy" Malcolm came up any are reminded that they

in other districts, the growth has timed tole the shot with a beautifully eligible to attend with guests.

been greatly accelerated, shot. Nothing daunted

There is a surplus of 14,890,000 Hongkong to count Brown carried the Jack to allow

koku.. Even if 5,000,000 koku two, while

quantity considered ideal to be carried forward to the following Richards and Main changed theil

year-is deducted, there will still earlier plans and tried to draw kong had the shot. Main got in instead of block, now that Hong-

be an oversupply of nearly 10,000, In the eighteenth head, Hong- 000 koku, in the above estimate kong again played indifferently of consumption per capita! was the second shot, and Omar with Shanghai's allow them his last wood promoted one

with the result that Shanghai lay computed at 1.09 koka, the popula- second and third shots.

three with Omar's last wood to tion being assumed at '63,056,000. go. The Indian player took care- found himselt presented with a

The above crop estimate is slight- ful aim and cut off the three byly larger than that anticipated by drawing the very Arst shot amidst some of the bears. But, consider great opportunity to score three

tumultous applause, if he could remove Hongkong's second shot. Had Shanghai scor- market from various reports re- Main drewing the scare already caused in the first shot. He did, and amidat

of

to have Main

are

count five in all to give his side the lead by 19 shots to 18 Omar playing a great game now!

small business, and great affairs affect ing not the Colony only, but the whole. of the Far East were, were conducted with equal smoothness, courtesy and efficiency.

recalls an interesting legend connected with the City Hall, the first sacrifice to With the passing of the building one

this gigantic scheme. called that on the tram line side, there It will be re-

Theatre Royal which has of coure, was a coat of arms, near the top of the been pulled down. It was said that in the early days, a spirit lived in the Unicorn that formed part of this cost of arms, and each day, after sunset, it passing below. Sometimes the spirit would come out and trouble to people

drive on the jack loud applause reduced Hongkong's result might have been very dinet-ther serious effect from it is antici who would look at ore, smile, and

ed three at this critical stage, the carding the bumper crop, no fur was said to take the form of a wom

and the Kowloon

Dock play er Immediately obliged, carrying the fact into the ditch to

count two as Hongkong had a handy back wood quite near the ditch. Omar added one three in this head, Main's efforts more to "score to draw found one wood in the "ditch and one not up.

SHANGHAI SCORES

The third head found. Shang-

hai's representative playing ex- cellent bowls and Bailey's two woods were well up the Jack, Malcolm was inclined to be nar- row and wasted both his woods while Bradbury for Hongkong was not up. Brown coming up on the forehand took off one of Bailey's woods by a wick. The other wood which was a toucher was difficult to remove and Omar wasted both his woods trying to do it. Maid drew the second shot with his last

wood.

In the fourth head Bailey's frat wood again made all the di Terence to the game. Hongkong Lay four shots behind Shanghai's first one. Brown was short with

lead to 10-8.

Hall was again well placed with his woods in the ninth head to count two and "Sandy" Malcolm. sent" down two very poor woods There was no change until Brown against Hall's well-placed ones. added the third shot and Omar had to be content with three as he could not risk coming up with his last woods, as Shanghai lay precariously near and had some

dangerous back woods. Hongkong scored 3 to touch "13."

"THAT UNLUCKY 13. Whether one believed in the superstition attached to No. 13 or not, everyone who saw the match on Saturday must agrBƏ that it «proved extremely unlucky for Hongkong, Leading by 13 shots to 8 at the ninth head. they did not

score rain until Shanghai had won" Ave consecutive heads to lead by 16-13. It was not due en- tirely to bad play that Hongkong lost on five consecutive heads, but merely because the luck of the game, went entirely in favour of

ent.

HONGKONG'S CONFIDENCE Hongkong scored a further two in the 19th head thanks to good Dowling by Hall and Brown. It was touch and go who was going to win this head, as Richards by good shot drew second to Hall's Woods, but Brown replaced it by Main drew "bumping off" Richards, wood. which Omar removed to account very good wood,

two for Hongkong.

on the

pated. Many tradera évidently pin much hope measures to arrest any fall in the Government market quotation. No sooner was the Government forecast made pub lie than the market quotation re- laxed five to ten sen. ́.

THE WAR OFFICE OBJECTS

The War Office has signified its duction plan of the Department of opposition to the rice acreage re- Agriculture and Forestry for the following reasona :—

Leading now by 22-18, Hongkong started the 20th head full of con- 1.The proposed restriction of Adence, but they had reckoned rice production tends to create a without their host for when they deplorable situation from the na- were lying two shots, which woula tional defence point of view, when have put the issue beyond douba it is considered in conjunction with Main rose to the occasion and by the food problem in tinie of national a beautiful shot scored a single for emergency. Shanghai to reduce 22-19.

the lead by

The last head therefore founa Shanghal wanting four to win and the first two players on both sides were well up and mixed it up, a good deal Shanghai was lying one. when Brown drew

2-Spiritually, it threatens 30 impair the industrions spirit of the nation, as is clear from the ex- perience of Britain, where the un- employment insurance system has engendered indolence among the people.

Shanghai. The 10th 11th, 12though. Then Omar asked for Agriculture and Forestry, the War one that While recording its opposition to got very near, but not near en- the scheme of the Department of drive and Brown carried the jack Office is studying a plan of its own into the ditch to allow Hongkong for the settlement of the rice pro- With his two woods, Main blem, which, it is expected, will be tried to draw up to the ditch, but made public shortly. failed and Omar adding a single with his last wood, scored two for.

first

the head to give Hongkong vic- THE tory in the match and in the in- terport series by 24 shots to, 19.

his first wood and Charlie Rich ards played for a back wood. With 13th and 14th heads all fell to his second shot Brown tried a Shanghai, and Bailey and Rich drive but missed, whereupon Richards must be fully given the credit ards drew the second shot. Thereof this success. These two players 1. was very little Omar or Main overshadowed Hongkong's could do to alter the situation and three men, and Hall was distinct Shanghai scored two in this head. ly off during these five heads. The fifth head found Shanghai while Bradbury did not, pull his lying at a favourable position weight at all during this time. early on, with Hall playing two Omar was, the only Hongkong narrow woods and Bailey drawing player to worry Main and it was beautifully. The next two players thanks to him that the score re- made no change to the position mained as low as it did. although Bradbury drew A shot close up which later received pro- motion to count second shot. Once again Bailey's toucher proved to be very valuable. Shanghai was now leading 5-4.

In the Afteenth head Hongkong

It was a very close game and the fortunes smiled first on one team and then on the other. When

GARRISON

vanish, Sometimes it was a cow or horse, and sometimes it would take there it was, it came out regularly, so the most horrible form imaginable; but much was the place dreaded that the Chinese ceased to go anywhere near that spot after dark.

ever after, the

At last, someone who know some- thing about spirits, advanced the it would not be able to give any more theory that if the spirit was locked in,

that the chain was put scross the trouble. It was then, legend continues, Unicorn's neck, and. Spirit came no more!

But to return to the demolition work, this goes on even at night and a bat- tery of flood lights, fixed on the roof of the temporary building, are trained on the site, in order that night work may go on uninterrupted:

RUSSIAN WITH- OUT VALID PASSPORT

$50 Fine And Ordered To Leave

Russian, TENNIS LEAGUE prosecuting

Hongkong was stuck at 13, some Lt. Col. Raikes and

began to look about for excuses

Mr. L. H. V. Booth, Assistant Director of Criminal Intelligence, Vladmir Tagy-Ogly for entering the Colony without a valid passport, told Mr. Balfour at Central Magistracy that the man was not allowed in Hong kong and had been sent away two months ago. He asked for a panal-

for Hongkong but Omar was not Lt. Col. Boyes Shine ty and an expulsion order. Defen

a bit rumed, and it was his play and confidence in the local side, that was mainly responsible for Hongkong's fine recovery.

shook off the "13". by scoring 2 single, thanks to a good shot by Hall which was not removed throughout the head, although Main drew a beautiful shot with his last wood that looked though it would do the trick, but missed by the smallest margin. The score of 14-10 did not look low so had for Hongkong, but in the

as

THE SCORES

In Semi Finals

dant, who claimed Persian nation- ality, said he had just arrived from Macao, to meet 2 friend from Swatow. He did not know that Chiefly through the efforts of Lisn't, his viss, which he had obtained The detailed score was as fol- Col. Raikas and C/Sgt. Jarman, Head from the Chinese Public Safety Quarters Wing of the Bouth Wales Bureau, Shanghai, had expired, sa SHANGHAI

Borderers beat Head Quarters Wing of it was written in Chinese. He was the Lincolnshires by 5 sets to 3 at waiting for his national passport, Sookunpoo yesterday to become run-which he had sent, to Tokyo for re- nars up of the Garrison Tennis newal.

HONGKONG'S FOUR Hall's first wood in the sixth head was not up, but before he bowled his second Omar gave him the green and the Bowling Green player touched the jack, resting on it. The second and third màn on each side mixed the shots a good deal and when Main and Omar went down to bowl. Hongkong wês lying two. Main's first wood, "was nowhere among the counters while Omar drew the third shot. Main then took a well-timed draw to lie second shot, and then Brown, shouted down to Omar to remove the second shot. to count four.

HONGKONG LEADS, Omar obliged with a beautifully Hall and Bradbury redeemed accurate shot that drew tremend themselves in this head by lying. ous applause to count four and three shots with their four woods. to give "Hongkong the lead of 8-5. Richards mixed it a bit and 11 Hongkong did not have much Hongkong was lying two whert 13 difficulty in the seventh head and Brown moved the jack alightly to added two more shots, thanks to make the three for Hongkong.

very next head, Shanghai scored W. A. Bailey HONGKONG two, thanks mainly to the poor A. A. Malcolm bowling of the Hongkong team. C. Richards The shots were "miles away from T. G. Main the jack and Shanghai was lying two early on. Main tried to draw Head but could not use his back-hand on what he described za a trick green, while Omar's shots on the forehand were equally faulty. Shanghai led by 18-15 when the seventeenth head was started.

6

League. The ninth sat was not played

as the match had already been decided. defendant was also ordered to A fine of 850 was imposed and

The most interesting set was when

Lt. Col. G. T. Raikes, Q. C. Borderers leave the Colony.

and C/Sgt. Jarman met Lt. Col. Boyes,

Both officers played excellent tennis

B, W. Bradbury R. Hall

J. C. Brown U. M. Omar (skip).

(skip) -Shots Total Shots total

I

O. C. Lincolns and Pte. Torner.

4

4

4

.10

a

10

13

10

3

13

12

13

13

13

14

13

14:

16

13

15

18

a good draw by Bradbury and a Main chose to drive with his first.

·well-paced .⠀ "bowl" · "from Brown, wood and missed and Omar, drew Richards removed Bradbury's the fourth short. Richards then 17 wood, but Omar immédiately re- told his skip to draw to reduce. placed it when he came to bowl. the count, but Main preferred Main could not alter the situation "And Hongkong lead 10-5,/

the drive, but he again missed and Omar drew yet another shot to

18

20

"21:

and man and their ladies

Score: Lieut. Col. Baikes and 08gt. Jarman (Borderers).

beat Lient. Col. Boyes and Pta. Turner 6-3

but Colonel, Raiken was better sup ported, Sergeant Jarman also playing well, and after a keen struggle the Borderers pair took the first of their three victorious sets by 8 games to a

For the Lincolns Lieutenant Powell and B. M. Trost did best. They got 6 two sets and narrowly lost the third to the Borderers first pair

The standard of play generally was good, with Colonel Reikes and Ser geant Jarman se the outstanding pair. Lt. Col. Boyes and Pte. Turner lost one

The

srid won, one, set, tet

game was played in favourable weather, and the Borderers were, more at home on the grass courts than their opponents. The games were keenly watched by a large crowd of officers

-1

beat Lasut, Powell and B. M. Trowt

Capt. Ellison and Dr. Chap

Major Lochner and L/Cpl Davies (Borderers) did not play Boyes and Turner

lost to Power and Trowt 4-6 beat Ellison and Chapman 8-2: Sgt. Harmeden and Door Jone (Bontoreren,

lost to Boyas and Turner 5-7° lost to Eillion and Chapman 1-0. best Power and Trout 8-4-

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