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FIRST BISLEY

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1936.

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K.C.C. TENNIS

BIG SUCCESS

President's Speech Official Tiffin

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THE GOVERNOR PRESENT

A Revival This Year

BRIGHT PROSPECTS

AHEAD

(BY "ADREM")

L/C. PETERS CHAIRED

Wins Governor's Cup

BISLEY DECIDED BY TOSS

SHANGHAI RACE MEETING

SECOND DAY'S RESULTS

Shanghal May 4. The following are the results of the second day meeting of

the Shangha. Race Club:-- -

4ch Race:-1, Wyngarth (V. V. Needa); 2, Gay Moth (A. W, Ray- mond); 3, Grange (F. Noodt) Time: 2 minutes 44-3/5 seconds.

Yesterday saw the culmination of e successful three days shoot of the Annual Prize Meet of the Hons Kong Rifle Association, when the 5th Race: 1. While Parade (A. final stages of the "Bisley" Com- A. White) 2. Wonderlight (F. petition was won by L/C. Peters, of | Noode): "3. The New China (0. the Royal Engineers, who received Encarnacao). Time: à mina. 15-4/5 the traditional "Bisley" chairing, secs. an

amid spontaneous enthusiasm.

At a time when the whole world appeared to be re-urming. a force of first class rifle shots was insurance for peace by heing such a valuable asset in war, declared the President of the Hong Kong Rifle Association (Major R. D. Walker) when he presided at the official tiffin at the Kowloon ranges yesterday.. Other speakers were His Excellency the Governor (Sir Andrew Caldecoti) and Brigadier H. Seth-Smith.

His Excellency, attended by Cape. W. J. R. Cragg A.D.C. arrived at the ranges during the morning and was a keen spectator of many of the events. A big crowd of official » guests followed the morning shoot-

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Among those invited to the tiffn

were;-

Commodore C. G. and Mrs. Sedgwick, Cmdr. and Mrs. F Disbrowe, Mr. W. J. Carrie, Lt. Col." Dowbiggin, Mr. T. H. and Mrs: King, Lt. Col. and Miss P."Murrow. Mr. and Mrs. North, Mr. and Mrs.

The whole world to-day ap- Bears to be re-arming and a force of first class rifle shots is an insurance for peace by be ing such a valuable asset in

War.

Our thanks are due to the press for the publicity given to the Asso- clarion and the various firms that have helped us by placing adver tisements in the monthly bulletins As regards the present meeting, possibly the most important fea- ture is the fact that entries have

been received from the Services.

Volunteer Defence Corps, Hong Kong Police and the Dockyard and

Rifle Clubs. Tajkoo

In other words, no rifle shooting organisa- tion exists in this Colony which is not connected with the activities

The thanks of the Association are due to the Army authorities who have found us voluntary, helper

A. G. W. Tickle. Col. H. C. Harri-Naval Volunteer Force, Hong Kong son, Mr. and Mrs. A; W. Brown, Mr. F. Stafford Smith, Col. A. Bur rowes, Major Parkes. Lt. Col. and Mrs. Johnson, Capt. R. C..B. An- derson, Major and Mrs. E. J. R Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. C. Perdue, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tarrant, Mr. | of this association, and Mrs. R. H. Challinor. Mr. and Mrs. H. Tobias, Major "and Mrs. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Sum mers, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Murga- un the ranges and the four bat- troyd, Major and Mrs. H. H. Demp-talons which have suppiled bands. Sey. Surg. Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. Brigham, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Kote- wall, L. Col. and Mrs. Reid. Lt. Col. and Mrs. Fordham. Capt. and Mrs. Kimm, Major and Mrs. T. C. Sharp, Lt. Col. W. A. Frost, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Whitaker, Capt.. R. N. Thicknesse, Capt. N. Syddal, Major and Mrs. B. B. Edwards, Major Lt.

The Police have proved invaluable

During the past two or three seasons. there has been a slow but perceptible increase of enthusiasin among the tennis section of the Kowloon Cricket Club. Pay a visit to the K.C.C. ground on any after- noon of the week and note the activity. Whereas a short while ago, four courta would sufice, nowadays twice that number stl leaves enthusiasts clamouring for more to be prepared. In the lea- gues, this keenness has made itself manifest. From languishing con- sistently near the bottom of the Isbles, all teams have made con- siderable advances and last season

was probably the most successful ever experienced by the Club, not only in the league positions but by the number of teams entered.

To what can one attribute this revival? To my mind it is due to the reorganisation of the tennis gub... committee. This body has always been in existence but to A large extent all the work of running the teams fell on one man. It stands to reason that this, at best, is a most unsatisfactory situation and the present system, whereby one member of the committee is res- ponsible for one team is far and away the best solution.

In connection with L/C. Peter's victory it must be pointed out that he actually tied with Lt. Patturo, of the Royal Engineers, with an akgregate of 128 scored out of a possible 140. The two men sport- ingly agreed to toss the coin, and L/C Peters was successful.

6th Race:-1, Roehampton (A. F. Clark); 2, StopicsS (A. N. Dallas) and Volcanic Morn 1R. D. Parkin) Dead Heat. Time: 1 mm. 43-2/5 secs.

7th Race:-1, Oban Bay (L. H Wade; 2. Grey Pepper (E. 9. Cumine); 3. Invicta (P. B. Pfordten). Time: 2 miras. 8-4/5 secs.

Peters was given a vociferious ovation and was chaired in s 8th Race:-1, Surekan (C) "En- "Blaley Chair"—an exact replica of | carnacao); -2, Sundridge Park (A. which was made locally-from the F. Clarky and Pampero (A. A range to the Governor's Tent, White) Dead Heat, Time: 2 mins. where he was heartily congratulat; | 10-3/5 secs.

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ed by Sir Andrew Caldecott, Gover 9th Race:-1, The Dunlin (A. N. nor of Hong Kong.

Dallas); 2, Leslie Henson (H. W.

10th Race: 1. Wild Horseman (John Sparke); 2. Stormylight

H. J. Hearne); 3. White Ramp (A. A. White): Time: 2 mins. 44

L/C, Peters also won the GoverKeep); 3, Madcap Evė (K. I. Ku- or's Cup, which was fired for in

martin). Time: 2 mins. 11-1/5 eight competitions, with an aggre- secs. gate of 284 out of 310. In addition, the winner was also given a $100 cash prize, presented by the Gover- or, and a H.K.R.A. Silver Medal.

This is the first occasion that a rifle meeting of the magnitude, as seen in the past three days, has been attempted, and it speaks volumes for the organisers, for the undoubted success that has attend- secs, ed their commendable efforts.

secs.

11th Race:-1, Equity (A. N. Dallas); 2. Mightylight (H. J. Hearne); Jenssen).

3. Danvil (A: M. Time: 2 mins. 59-4/5

12th Race:-1, Don Pedro (L. H. It is understood that His Ex-Wade); 2, Snapshot (H. Malt agcellency, the Governor in congratuland); 3. Clipping Mom (R. D. lating the organisers on their Parkin). Time: 1 minute 53 secs. splendid efforts, expressed the hope Reuter:

No time is being wasted this year. In view of the approaching dates for the commencement of ieague games, the following circu- iar has been issued to all players who have signified themselves willing to play feague tennis:

"All members who have entered their names to play in the tennis in patrolling the Ranges and infeague this season are requested to controlling traffic on the approach attend a tria) game on Sunday: 10 roads. Our thanks are due also to May, at 3.00 p.m. sharp. the Kowloon Golf Club for having In order that the respective pairs placed their club house at our dis- may be chosen as a result of this posel arid to the donors of the trial alt players must be present. money and other prizes, without Kindly advise the Tennis Bub- which no sperts meeting of thismmittee at later than Friday. 8th May, should you be unable to attend."

4. A. Alston, Major and Mrs. Rod-nature can be carried out to a sue- well, Mr. S. R. Kerr. Rev. H. W. Bains, Mrs. E. Kella, Mr. F. E. Gowan, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Pearce, Col, Kirk, H. H. Mundy, Mr. E. C. Parker-Jervis, Mr. P. J. Ashton, Rev. and Mrs. G. H. Bateman, Mr. and Mrs. Grimes, Capt. and Mrs. Cafyn, Mr. L, B. Holmes, Mr. Scott, Mr. Pattullo, Insp. Chesterwoods. Mr. Woodman, Mr. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Stokes, Major Steers:

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PRESIDENT'S SPEECH

Major Walker said:-

The first annual prise meeting of the Hong Kong Rifle Association has lasted five days and will con Clude this afternoon. It has con- formed in every possible way with the organisation avalling and in e at the Imperial meeting at Bisley. We trust that this meeting will be the fore-runner of many others. (Hear. Hear).

The encouragement which your Excellency has given us both by your presence here to-day and the presentation of such a magnificent cup should give a tremendous fllly to rifle shooting in Hong Kong.

Rifts shooting is " a sport which is of immense Import- ance, not only for the spirit of comradeship it engenders but for its practical value in de fence. The Hong Kong Rifle Association was born last year and this lusty youth has grown very rapidly, now having a membership, or 330 full members and 6.100 amliated mem bere. (Hear Hear) It is now the largest rifle shooting organisa- tion in the Empire and is amilated with the National Rifle

tion

cessful conclusion,

The organisation of a Bisley a tremendous meeting involves amount of hard work backed up by expert knowledge and I am sure the rest of the Council of this or Fanisation are with me when I ascribe the success of this meeting to the, efforts of Major Steers, our honorary secretary. He has been instrumental in galvanising and organising a moribund sport into a flourishing rifle association and the amount of midnight oil he has burned up in the process is evi- dence of the magnitude of his task.

We are pleased to welcome our many guests and appreciate your Excellency's co-operation in plac- ing the

valuable sport of rifle shooting in Hong Kong on the armest possible foundations. (Ap- plause).

ARMY'S THANKS

Brigadier Beth-Smith said:-- I should like, on behalf of Major- General Bartholomew, who is un- avoidably absent, to-day on a tour of duty in the North, and of al ranks of the Army in Hong Kong, to thank Your Excellency for your presence here to-day and to as sure you that we greatly appreciate the great interest you have taken in this meeting and the encourage

to all ranks of the mint given Army.

I know that if Major-General Bartholomew were here he would

K.C.C. TENNIS TRIAL

Players Are Asked To Turn Up

The Kowloon Cricket Club äre holding

trial game to choose players for the Tennis Leagues on Sunday, May 10, at 3 pm. All members who have entered "their names to play in the Tennis Leagues are requested to attend.

In order that the respective pairs may be chosen as a result of this trial all those who have signified

that they would find themselves even busier next year.

Among those present in addition to His Excellency, the Governor, who spent the day on the Rifle Ranges, were His Excellency, the General Officer Commanding. Major General A, W. Bartholomew, and Commodore C. G. Sedgwick, who together with two other mem- bers of the Royal Naval Team, wen the Senior Services Match.

The results were as follows:- THE "BROOKWOOD" COMPETITION

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H.P.S.: 35. 1, Cup. Leut, Stevens, R.A.O.C., 34; 2. C.Q.M.S. Wallace, 1/RU.R., 33; 3, 2/Lt. Wan, H.K.V.D.C., 33; 4, Major Edwards, R.E. 32; 5. L/Cpl. Peters, RE, 32.

THE "STICKLEDOWN" COMPETITION

H.P.8 35.

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1. Cpl Tonkings, RE, 35 and 2, 2/Lt. Minshull-Ford, 2/R.W.F., 35 (Equal,ists. To shoot on); 3, Sgt. M. C. Jones, 2/R.W.F., 34; 4, Cpl. W. T. Jones, 2/R.WF., 34; 5, Cpl. Cheshire, R.A.O.C., 34.

their intention of participating are requested to be present, If unable to turn up they are asked to notify. the Tennis Sub-Committee not later than Friday May 8.

CAPTAIN'S CUP

golf competition played on the Old The results of the Captain's Cup

Course on May 2 and 3 were sa follows:--

THE "SIBERIA” COMPETITION

H.P.S. 35.

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MUCH BAD

MONEY WAS

COLLECTED

In Saturday's Appeal For Charity

The prevalence of counterfelt coins now being circulated in the Colony was wel Eustrated "by the street collections and sales of flags by the St. John Ambulance Brigade on Saturday:

Of the $3,000 odd collected

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Hong Kong. $160.92 were found to to the be spurious when taken Janik, officials of the Association

nnounced yesterday.

Approximately $500 was collected a Kowloon, bringing the total co- ection for the day up to nearly $4.000.

8. Capt. Rybot, R.A. 187 43 230 9. C.A.M. Grinham,

229

2/R.WF 180 49 10., CAM. Elvin

2/ELE. 188 43 229.

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Ford, 2/R.W.F. 181 47 228.

1, Sgt. M. C, Jones, 2/R.W.F., 33; Sgt. Warwick, RM, 33; 3, 2/Lt. 11. 2/L. Minshuli- Minshull-Ford, 2/R.WF. 32; 4, L/Sgt. Jones, 2/E. Lan. R., 32; 5. 12. 2/Lt. Wan, Cpl. Jones, 2/R.WF.. 31.

THE "SECOND-STAGE” AGGREGATE

Scores Obtained in 35 357 35 1054

1. Sgt. Jones,

2. C.QMS. Wallace,

2/RW.F. 29 34 33 96

1/RUR. 33 31 31 25 3. L/C. Peters, R.E. 32 33 30 95 F. J. de Rome 79--10-69 tied with 4. S. Hopkins, A. N. Williamson 84-18-89. This

EK.P. 30 33 31 94 match will be played on at a later 2/Lt. Wan, date.

HE.V.D.C. 33. 32 29 94 6. CSM Grinham, ́ ́

2/RW.F. 31 33 29 93

The Captain's Cup played on the

also express his thanks to the New Course on May 2 and 3 was Hong Kong Rifle Association for won G. A. Etewart with a score its service in general towards rifle of 88-1769.

shooting in the Colony and in particular for organlsing this meet- ing which is the biggest of the kind that has been held here.

The Council of this parent body, although many miles away, is with

The Introduction, of the us in spicit as is evidenced by the

Bisley, system has been very telegram addressed to His Ex-

much appreciated by all ranks cellency and received on the first

in the regular army because 11 day of this Bisley meeting and

has afford them an opportun- which I am authorised" to read to

ity of competing on the same you. It says "The Council of the

dinos with their civilian friends!" National Rifle Association sends His

I would also like to add a per- Excellency and all friends hearty sonal word of congratulations to congratulations on the progress

Major Steers for his work Becre of the Hong Kong Rifle Association.tary: I know the amount or usual Best wishes for the prise-meeting." ((Applause).

SERVICES SUPPORT" The local Association must, of necessity, sink or swim according to the amount of support atcorded 1. by the naval and military su- thorities and its remarkable growth is attributable to the size of the measures supplied..

work he has and realise the great amount of additional time he has given to producing this very suc cessful meeting."!

I would also like to associate my selt with Mr. Walker in his remarks concerning the Kowloon Golf Club

for the use of their Chub house The fact that the Kowloon Golf Club, holds an encroachment here We thank both authorities. for has made things possibly a little placing their organisations and dificult at times because we are ranges at our disposal throughout not able to giren the Rifle Associa- the year and for the encourage-tion full advantage of holidays. ment given to the officers and men but I feel sure the difficules can

'be overcome by co-operation. to Jola.

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7. Lt. Pattullo, R.E. 31 31 31 99

8. Cpl W. T. Jones,

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2/R.WF 28 34 31 93 8. Pte. Smith,

hope that the Rifle Association will be able to make use of these ranges on other days than Wednes day afternoons so that the excellent. start they have made. can go for- ward. (Applause),

GOVERNOR'S SPEECH

His Excellency the Governor said:

omission in the President's speech Undoubtedly the most serious

was that he entirely avoided men- timing his own name among those. to whom thanks were due. He la to be congratulated very much on the success of this meeting.

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In a few years time the Colony

will be about to celebrate its 100th birthday and I am very glad that we have now seen the birth of this Bisley meeting

Another person to whom our thanks are due is the Clerk of the Weather for this delightful and cool day seems to me to be per- fect and ideal

2/ELR 32 33 28 93 --Brookwood 300 yds. t-Stickledown. 500 yds,

Biberia 800 yds. i-Aggregate.

THE "BISLEY” COMPETITION (In Connection With H.E. The Governor's Prize)

Range: 700 HP. Score: 50, 1st, 0.8M. Grinham, 2/R.WF Score 49.

Position of FINAL TWENTY before the final competition (Pirbright) in oonnection with HLE The Governor's Prize is as follows: Bcores Obtained in 210 60+ 280%

1. L/C, Petera, R.E. 102 45 297 2. Lt. Fattullo, RE 187 48 233 3. Sgt. Warwick

R.M. 185, 48 239

4. Sgt. M. O Jones,

/RWF 188: 46232 5. Lt. Stevens,

RAO.C. 186: 46 232

6. L/8, Jones,

2/ELR 188 44, 230 10.P.O. Black RN. 186 44 230.

16. Sgt. McKay,

HKV.D.C. 184 44 228 13. Lt. Ratcliffe,

1/RUR. 184 43 227 14. Capt. Caffyn, RM 179 48 221 15. Mr. Austin.

D.R.C. 181 44 225

HKP. 179 45 224

RE 183 40 223

RM 180 43 223

KKP. 182 39 221 20, S/Lt. Ford" ** 181 38 219

*1st and 2nd Stage Aggregates. t-Bixley.

17. L/C. Tonkings,

18. Sgt. Blandford

19. SI. Hopkins,

-Present Aggregate.

THE “PIRBRIGHT" COMPETITION (In Connection with HE, The

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·Governor's Prize)

Range: 800 HP. Béore: 50.

1st, Mr. Austin, D.R.C.

FINAL' STATE-HE. THE GOVERNOR'S CUP

(8 Competitions)

HPS.: 310

1, HE's Cup, L/Cpl. Peters, R.E, 284; 2, Sgt. Warwick, R.M., 277; 3, Capt. Rybot, IA, 276; 4, CSM Grinham, 2/R.W.F. 275; 5. Sgt. Jones, 2/R.WF. 276; 6. Lt. Stevens, R.A.OC., 275; 7, Lt. Pattullo, R.E 275; 8, L. Ratcliffe, 1/RUE, 274; 9. Pte. Smith, 2/E. Lan. R., 274; 10, Mr. Austin, DRC, 279; 11, 2/Lt. Wan, EKVDE 272; 12, CPO. Black, RN, 271: 13, Capt. Caffyn, R.M., 269; 14, CBM. Evin. 2/M. Lan, R. 269 15, 2/Lt. Minshull- Ford, 2 R,W.F., 288; 18, Cpl. Top- kings, RE 287; 17, Sgt. McKay, HKP, 267: 18, Sgt. Blandford, RM 265 19 8/Inap. Hopkins, HKF, 281; 20, 8/Lt. Ford, Hong Kang N.V.F. 2573, 197

All competitors were awarded HKR.A, sliver medals.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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NOTE-Figures in parentheses indicate, number of letters in the words · required.

Across 1--Past in the raiddle of the

thicket (8).

6-Got after a cigarette in a

bundle of sticks (6). 10-Fruit garden or W. Country

town (7). 11-Bad feeling, this (8). 12-Fit for consumption, though more than half incredible (8).

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13-Bird of prey (7). 16-National emblems (5). 17-To do so is the job of the

chucker-out (5).

18-Eighty per cent, of this soup

is" unadulterated (5). 19-Nothing like it, in all prob-

ability (5).

22 Just the course for "turn-

coats". (5).

25A hyphenated duilard, who is rertainly not thin on top! (7).

29-Sends a change of hats (5). 30-There's no sense in them (6). 31-Gastronome (7). 32-Extinguishes, In a sense, GS

the doctor admits (6). 33-Obviously the lower world

does not lack means of trans- port (8),

Down

1-The animal which arrived at

a number (5).

2-Safety device for disgruntled

wireless fans? (6). 3--Geologists don't mind in the

least being on them (3), 4-Pedigree (4).

5-Let's talk of a Frenck crea-

ture (4)

DONATIONS

S.J.A.A. And B.

The Director of Ambulance has the honour to acknowledge with grateful appreciation and thanks the following donations:- Staff of Lane, Crawford and

Co., per Mr."A. W. Brown $43.00 Staff of 8. V. O. C., per Mr.

40.00 J. W. Mayhew "Anonymous"

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Fleet-street

7-Confuse (5). 8-Part of a bicuse on the filma

(5).

This entertainment is part of the centre attraction (5).

14 Sudden move induced by it- self curtailed, possibly (8), 15-A past master at billiards

(5),

18 Preserved (3). 20-This Shakespearian character was apparently a bit of a gipsy (5) 21--Frequently of a number (5), 22—A mathematical creeper (5). 23-Make bird noises in front of the doctor in a wooded hollow (5).

24 Trials (5)

26-Reptiles (4),

27-Does this drink always go to

a horse's legs? (4). 28-River of Yorkshire (4).

SATURDAY'S SOLUTION

The following is the solution of yesterday's puzzle:-

Across-1, O.C.-cur; 8, Umber; 9, Exigent: 10, Dunce; 11, Tower; 12, Vestige; 14, Niece: 15, Tun; 18, Ruler: 17, Datum; 19, Bow; 21. Peers: 23, Aver-age: 24, Canon; 25, Naive: 20, Nan-keen; 27, Tosca: 28. Yager.

Down-1, Olden; 2, Concertinas; 3, Reeve: 4, First; 5. Resin: 6. Utter: 7, Be-wilder-ing; 8. Rarer: 13, Tudor 17, Ducat; 18," Manna: 19, Beans; 20, Waler; 21, Penny: 23, Sheer.

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Lel Tun Mun, Mr. Yung Hop Lel Tun Mun, Messra.. Kin Fat.... Tun Mun, Mr. Lat Ko Shu... Tun Mun, Mr. Chau Yuk ... Tun Mun, Mr. Leung Ham

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