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ANNUAL MEETING

USUAL HIGH STANDARD WAS MAINTAINED BY HONGKONG SINGERS

Mid-Summer Gymkhana Of Equine Sports Club

SPORTS

After many postponements that un-

HON. CONDUCTOR CONGRATULATED had been necessitated by

ON FIRST YEAR OF OFFICE

OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THE HONGKONG- SINGERS WAS HELD AT THE UNION CHURCH, KENNEDY ROAD, YESTERDAY EVENING, the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith presiding, sup- ported by Mr. W. M. Barton (Chairman), Mr. J. R. M. Smith (Hon. Conductor), Miss B. M. Bicheno (Hon. Secretary) and Mr. G. H. Piercey (Acting Hon. Treasurer).

Opening the proceedings, the Hon. Mr. Smith requested the meeting to stand and observe a moment of silence in honour of an old member, Mr. A. V. Sanders, news of whose death in England had just been received.

The Singers during the past; Balance brought forward from year had succeeded in keeping up the previous season had amounted their usual high standard, Mr. to $70.53 and the Cash with Bank Smith said. Three very good con- at August 31. 1940, carsted forward certs had been given and the to the next account amounted to Singers had also made substantial | $21.66. contributions to charity.

A number of keer members had been lost through the evacuation, but despite the departure of all the good ladies to Australia, Mr.

OFFICERS ELECTED

The following officers were then elected to serve for the coming season: Chairman, W. M. Barton:

certain weather, the mid-Summer Gymkhana of the Equine Sports Club, Shatin, was held in brilliant sunshine on Sunday,

There was a small but en- thusiastic entry and competition was very keen;

& GENERAL·

OPEN SINGLES LAWN BOWLS

RESULTS

Results of Open Singles lawn bowls matches played yesterday. were as follows:-

AT CRAIGENGOWER A." Brooksbank 6, A. Morton 21. W. Harris 13. F. J. Jones 22.

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AT POLICE R. C. C. W. Lam 9. M. F. Alarcon 21. W. R. Hillyer 21, W. Ward 17.

AT CIVIL S. C, C..

R. F. Luz 21, G. Perkins 3. C. S. Rosselet 22, C. Gowland 16. J. E Hayward 18. W. Hong Sling

At Kowloon Docks, W. L. Walker beat W.. V. Field 21-20.

Remedios beat J. C.

At Kowloon Football Club, J. C. GUI 21-18, J. N. Wong lost to H. White, 14-21. No matches were played at the

B. G. G. yesterday:

At the close of the tournament, the President. Mr. H. 8. Yuns. welcomed the visitors, and Mrs. Yung presented the prizes. The proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks to the Judge, Mr. F. W Grinter, and the Clerk of the Course, Miss Ethel Emfy Pratt.

The following were the winners. of the various competitions: Trot ting Race, Mrs, H. 8. Yung: Potato race, Mr. C. C. Chan: Sword and rings competition, Mr Yung: Tent Pegging. Mr. Brittain; Jumping contest. Mr Leach; 'Obstacle_race, Mr. E. Himsworth.

smith said, he hoped the Singers Han. Conductor, J.-R. M. Smith: LEAGUE TENNIS

would still be able to put up a Hon. Accompanist, Rupert Bald- good show this winter.

win; Hon. Secretary. Miss B. M. Bicheno: Hon. "Treasurer, Q. H. Piercey; Committee Members, Mrs. G. A. Goodban and G. d'Aquino,

It had been proposed that a member of the Choral Group be elected on the committee, subject to his approval.

"A" DIVISION

UNIVERSITY BEAT

SOUTH CHINA

In the "A" Division of the Ten- nis League, South China" A.A. lost H.K.U.T.C. by the odd set in nine at King's Park. yesterday. ;

COMMITTEE'S LOSSES Mr. W. M. Barton, who next ad- dressed the meeting. congratulated Mr. J. R. M. Smith on his first year of office as the Singers' Hon. Con ductor. The Committee in the past year had suffered the loss of two of its members, Dr. L T. Ride Mr. J. R. M. Smith, addressing and Mrs. P. F. S, Court, he con- the meeting on plans for the com- tinued. who had departed on ing season, said that

FL Wong and K. F. Liu (8.0. # Concert

leave.

of Parts would be held some time A.A.) beat T. T. Lin and S. H. Ling A difficuity experienced during before Christmas. He would sug- 6-4; drew with S. Wong and C. C. the past year had been the ar-gest a meeting of the members for Ma 6-6. beat G. Taui and H P. rangement of rehearsals, and

musical evening when they Ong 6-2. it a

had been found extremely difficult would have an opportunity of TH. Leung and C. L. Lau (S.C. to get a good attendance at prac hearing various pieces they would A.A.) lost to Lin and Ling 1-6; lost tices. The question had been dis-wish to tackle played on the plano to Wong and Ma 4-5; lost to Tsui cussed several times, but it was or on gramophone recordings.

and Ong 1-6.

The match between K.C.C. and C.R.C. was postponed.

found extremely difficult to ar- He thought it would be wise to L. A. Chan and K. Tsuí (3.C. range for times suitable to all.

Inquire into the plans of the AA) beat Lin and Ling 6-2; lost Consequent upon the evacua-Hongkong Philharmonie Society to Wong and Ma 2-6; drew Tsui tion. It had been felt that the for the winter. Mr. Smith con- and Ong 6-8. Singers' ranks had been too tinued, and had heard himself seriously depleted to promise much that they were not planning to of a future. However, a question- put on their usual winter stage "naire was sent out to find out how show,

many of the ladies were prepared to carry of and the committee, had been considerably cheered by the

response.

NEBULOUS PLANS

A. new season was, therefore, be- Ang started with very nebulous plans. Several members of the

If so, he was sure that the into their ranks any members of Hongkong Singers would welcome

the Philharmonic Society who would care to join forces with them.

Major W. Wilcocks, Commis- Choral Group, who had now, found | sioner of Prisons, reports that themselves without a leader, had someone

has

stolen from his

agreed to join the Singers. he quarters a wrist watch valued at 'learned, and on behalf of all the | $50.

members he would wish to say a

very good welcome to them.

ways experienced was

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Of

Another difficulty that was al-

that where the Singers' concerts should be held. Many considered the University to be too inaccessible, but where concerts had been held elsewhere, bills had always gone

up.

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For the performance of Acis 'and Galatea, considerable expense had

by been saved

virtue of the Shanghal Choral Society having agreed to loan to the Singers, through the good offices of Mr. Piercey, the complete orchestral parts, and for this favour the Singers were very grateful.

Presenting the accounts for the season 1939-40, Mr. G. H. Piercey said that the profit on the concert accounts had amounted to $418.92. Acla and Galatea alone had yield- ed profit on account of $210.42. A sum of $323:17 had been transfer- red to the Appropriation Account, and donations of £10 to St. Duns- tan's

and

of $210.42,to the B.W.OF. had been made.

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SPORTING

Football Fixtures For Week-End

The following are the football fixtures for the coming week- end:-

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28.

First Division

Navy v. Middlesex.

(Navy ground, at 4.45 p.m.). South China v. Kowloon. ·

(Caroline HW; at 4.45 pm). Club V. St. Joseph's.

(Club ground, at 4.45 p.m.)

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Second Diylslon

¦*A. N. Other v. Middlesex,

(Navy ground, at 3.15 p.m.). South China v. Kowloon.

(Caroline Hill, at 3.15 pm). Club v. Engineers.

Club ground, at 3.15 p.m.).

Third Division

Service Corp v. Air Force.

(St. Joseph's, at 445, p.m.).

FIXTURES Signals . International,

TODAY

(St. Joseph's, at 3.15 p.m.). Engineers v. 36th R.A.

(Sookunpoo, at 3.15 p.m.).

LAWN BOWLS - Colony Open 24th R.A. v. Shell.

Singles Championship.. Second Round J. McCutcheon-v¬A~~M; Omar, F. X. M. da Silva v. B. Basto (At Kowloon F.C.);"M. N. Rakusen v, F. P. Anslow, A. R. Minu v. W. S. Dall or J. J. Basto At Craigengower); W. J. Ho- ward v. C. H. Basto (At Kowloon

(Sookunpov, at 4.45 p.m.).

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

First Division. Kwong Wah v. Sing Taa.

(Boundary St. at 4.45 p.m.). Eastern v. Royal Scots.

(Caroline Hill, at 4.45 pm.):

Second Division

BG.C.); J. McKelvle v. U. M. Omar, T. Mada: v..F. Goodwin (At Recreio); Y. Abbas v. 0. C. Pereira, C. Dewman v. J. S. Lan-Kwong Wan v. Sing Tao. dolt (At Kowloon C.C.)

SWIMMING.—Meeting of Com

discuss pany representatives to annual Volunteer Aquatic Meet Ing (Lecture Room, Headquar- ters) 5.30 p.m. TENNIS. "B" Division: A. T. C. v. K.C.C., KT.G.C.A. 7. S.Q.AA.. L.R.C. v. K.C.C.

(Boundary St. at 3.15 pm.). Ordnance. v. Royal Scots.

(Caroline Hill, at 3.15 pm). Kit-chee v. Folice.

LAWN

TOMORROW

--- SIMOE

(Club ground, at 4.45 p.m.). Service Corps v... 30th RA.

(Sockinpoo, at 4.45 p.m.).

Third Division

25th R.A. v. 20th R.A.

(Club ground, at 3.15 p.m.). A.SA. v. 12th R.A.

(Chatham Rd., at 315 p.m.).

Colony Open Singles Championship. Second Round: M. R. Abbas V. A. E. Coates, A. H. Rumjahn V. R. 7th R.A. v. Medicals, Mackenzie or R. Basa E. E. FOSŁ

(Sookunpoo, at 3.15 p.m.)."

or W. Gill v. M. J. Medina (At 4*Opponent will be announced Civil Service C.C.): C. E. Mar later, Eastern has withdrawn and ques v. A. M. Holland (At Kow-a new club may be admitted. loon F.C.): A."Hyde-Lay.v., A. W. Hicock

Has Church Failed The People?

(At Cralgengower); V. Chittenden or W. K. Way v. W., Simpson, A. R. Dallab v. H. A. Alves (At Kowloon B.G.C.).

MEETING.--Annual, of Hongkong Hockey Club, in the Office of West Coast Life Insurance. Co., Holland House, 5.30 p.m.. SWIMMING. - Colony Cham- plonships, men's 220 free-style,

"Has the Church failed the peo- the Worgen's 50 free-style, Women's ple. or the people failed 100 back-stroke, Men's 100 Church?" will be the tople for breast-stroke, Women's 200 free-discussion at the Fellowship of "style relay (VRC, pol) 8.15 Youth meeting which will be held on Monday. The subject was de-

· TENNIS.—"C" Division: K.C.C. v. cided at yesterday's weekly meet

A.T.C., J.R.C. v. C.D.R. (a), CD.]ing at St. Andrew's Church. R. (b) v. C.R.C., E.K.U.T.C. v.

Practically every member gave » S.C.A.A.. KIT.C. v.. K.T.G.C.A. two-minute-talk. yesterday on "Peace after victory." Members

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 26

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1940.

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MIOLAND SPLASHES any?

TO VICTORY.

In view of the numerous ques- tions asked by fans regarding the Splashing over a sloppy track in California, battler the following A driving rain. Mioland galloped facts have been gathered for

to" a three-length victory in the consideration and thought; $62,150 American: Derby at Wash- *** 18 YEARS IN GAME ington Park to throw the 3-year-

Roper is 38 years old and has old championship into an ever been fighting 18 years. He fought

more perplexing puzzla

Joe Louis for the world's heavy- Mioland, owned by Charles S. weight le last year and Howard of San Francisco, led from belted out" but that was

no dis- start to finish, Sirocco, winner of

Classic, the Arlington

grace as none of the other heavy- finished

weights who have. second, and Weigh Anchor third, Detroit Brown Bomber

met the four lengths back of Sirocco. Gal-they have escaped from the de

can say lahadion, winner of the Kentucky vastating fists of Louis,

Derby, finished fourth after run- ning last most of the way, with

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Super Chlef fifth in the five-horse who once went the limit with Joe feld.

Louis, stopping the Italian in the second round. He also

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3-year-old

Kayced

by the last-minute scratching of Bob Nestell, at one time an out- Bimelech, Colonel Edward

standing heavyweight utic con- Bradley's potential

tender, in one round and scored Jore Bresica and champion of 1940. An hour before victories over the race a terrific thunderstorm Eddie Simms in recent bouts. drenched

BETTER CHANCE the racing strip and

thousands of spectators fammed" It interesting-to-note--that under the stands. Most of the 35,1Roper was given a better chance 800 received a soaking, never against Louis than most of the theless, since a strong wind blew previous heavies who stepped in the rain under the stands.

against the Bomber. This was FETLOCK DEEP

due to the Californian's wide and. Because of the sloppy track varied ring experience, his punch William Hurley, trainer of Bime-ing power and the abundance of lech, decided against sending his courage which he possesses.

-year-old into the race. Mud was Among those who did not be- fetlock deep along the rall, and little Roper's chance against Louis only a few seconds before the race was Henry Armstrong, one-time- started the rain broke in a deluge.triple champion of the world, who Mioland, fourth in the Ken-saw Roper fight on several occa-

no matter

tucky Derby and second to sions. He warned Louis, Bimelech to the Preakness, never;

"NO BUM' was headed, with Jockey Johnny

#Roper is no buza Adams ploting him to victory. what the New York newspaper- Mioland splashed over the alle- men say in ridiculing him Just and-one-quarter route in 2:05 4-5. remember what I tell you when The winner returned $14.20 win, you meet him. in Los Angeles. He 55 to place and $3.40 to show is a good fighter "and ne The place price on Sirocco was $3 knock you out if he connects with and $2.60 to show. Weigh Anchor his left hand. And he's not too returned $3.20 to show;

During his 18 years of fighting

"Gallahadion, holding a reputa-easy to hit either.”. tion of great mud-running ability,

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went to the post at 11 to 5 with the only straight knockout mark- heavy backing. Sirocco, entry of ed against him was dealt by Joe Charles T. Fisher, Detroit Louis last year. He has had many automobile

"manufacturer, of his fights stopped because of body

cuts and other extraneous was an even-money choice with fare the bettors.

happenings, but no one but Louis With the field reduced to five, was able to floor him and have the race had a gross value of $62,-him counted out. 150. Owner Howard collected

ORTHODOX STYLE $44,900. Fisher received $7,500 as Roper is strictly a southpaw.. second money, while W. B. Simp the same as Logan, but he fights

owner son, Chicago,

of Welsh the urthodox style, He used to Anchor. drew down $5,000. Mrs.fight left-handed but shifted his Ethel V. Mars, Chicago, owner of style years ago, but he can still Gallahädion, collected $2,500 as shift from one to the other. fourth money.

Aside from his ring activities.. STURDY-BID

Roper has also appeared in pic-. Midland set all the pace, and tures as an actor. He did a bit only once was challenged. That's in Invitation to Happiness with when Sirocco made a sturdy bid Irene Dumrie.

He is married and his,, wife- in the stretch.

Mioland's triumph left the 3-takes charge year-old division still in a mess. training. Galalahadion has von the Ken- tucky Derby, Bimelech the Preck- ness and Belmon Stakes Sirocco the Classic.

of his diet and

០៧ the 'Biscuit' became the and largest money winner of all time. Mioland 18 a bargain purchase, Mioland's owner is the San too. Howard paid H. W. Ray of

MEETINGS.-Annual; of Kowloon agreed that the British must put Chess Club, Peninsula Hotel, 6 their own home in order first be- p.m.; Annual, of Hongkong Soft-fore they achieved a real and last-Francisco automobile dealer who Oregon $15,000 for him on the eve bali Association, Filipino Club, ing peace. King's Park, 5.45 pm.; Annual, 'of Hongkong Civil Service Cricket Club, 5.30 pm.

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THE WATCH TOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY

RACING. Entries close for Hong- kong Jockey Club's Eighth Extra Race Meeting, 12 noon. SWIMMING.---Colony Champion-

An International organisation with ships. Men's 50 free-style, Wo-

Head Quarters in Brooklyn, New men's 100 breast-stroke, Boys' york, the Watch Tower Bible and

free-style, Women's

150

medley relay, Men's 150 medley Tract Society has, particularly in relay; (V. R. O., pool) 8.15 p.z

recent years, conducted a world- cam- wide Biblical educational South China Champion-

Hundreds of millions of paign. ships (North Point) 7.30 pm.

books, booklets and magazines have been FRIDAY, SEPT-27.

distributed printed and

in ninety LAWN BOWLS - Colony Open thronghout our lands Bingles Championship, Second different languages Round: A. J. Hall v. R. OPHughes (At Recrelu).

LAWN

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28.

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Those honest Christians, who have voluntarily devoted their SWIMMING.--In`ald of S. C. M. time and means to the. spreading Post, Bomber Fund, Inter-Kong of these all-important Gospel Awimming Gala (European. trutha arc, indeed, Jehovah's wit- M. C. A. pool) 9 p.m.; South | nesses These are the faithful China A.A... - Championships people who have diligently and (North Point) 7.30 p.m.

enthusiastically visited "those who sign and cry for the wickedness committed" and have brought the BOWLS First Division: Kowloon Docks Craigengower, comforting message of hope to mil- Indian R.C. v. Civil Service, Relons, a message which exposes our "creto "p" v. Kowloon B.G.C.; enemies and points out the only Second Division: Kowloon B.G.C. way in which mankind can and 7. Hongkong C.C., Kowloon Tong will enjoy peace and happiness, v. Civil Servide, Kowloon C.0. 7, Readers will be pleased to know. Kowloon F.C., Police R.C., Tai-too that the work is being carried koo,

on here in the Colony and no SWIMMING.-Colony Champion-doubt will be able to avall them- ships. Men's 100 free-style; Wo- selves at this important message men's 100 free-style, Men's 100 and thereby realise in fullness that 、 back-stroke, Fancy Diving, it is the Theocracy that alone can Men's 880 free-style, Men's 200 bring about the desired conditions. free-style relay, Women 440 The "Watch Tower,"45 Prince free-style.

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