CRICKET
AEL-DAY MATCH.
An all-day match was played on Saturday between Mr. Ponsonby Fade's XI and the United Services, on the Cavil. Service ground. The Services won by 33 runs and seven wickets, Scores
MR. PONSONBY-FÄNÈS XI.-—- 1ST. INNINGS.
A. E. Wood, cand b Conuer... B. W. Bradbury, b Baines C. J. Stapleton, b Baines
ER. Mitchell, b Conner «
Ng Sze Kwong, c Wahl,
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REVOLVER POSSESSION.
C. & P. PROSECUTES.
The Chinese who was arrested in Temple-Street. Faumati, an Friday night, in possession of a fully-loaded revolver, was this morning brought up on remand before Mr. R. O. Hutcheson at the Magistracy.
Appearing in
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4 prosecute, the C. S. P., the Hon.
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S accused was found with the Orevolver wrapped up in a piece of cloth. The revolver was of an 4 fold make bat the ammunition was fairly modern, and had the 0 appearance of being of German manufacture. The accused, as ...47 far as he (Mr. Wolfe) could ascertain, was employed as an
F. A. Redmond, b Baines G. E. Marley, Wahl, b Baines A. H. Rumjahn. e Mann, b
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P. T. Lamble, not aut...
F. J. Ling, b Baines
U. Omar, st. Turley, b Conner
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UNITED SERVICES.- Ist Innings.
Corp. Mann, b Omar...
Corp. Horrocks, c Fane,
Omar ...
Lieut.-Col Coles, b Ling
Lieut. Cavanaugh, b Ling
Capt. Wahl. b Ling
Pay-Lieut. Robinson,
b Marley
Pie, Conner, b Ling
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Ling,
Gn. Baines, e Ling, barley
Sergi Strange, b Marley Capt. Bundle, not out C.S. M. Turley, st. Fane, b
Marley
R. Q. M. S. Allan, run out
Extras.
Omar...
Lainble
Ling...
Marley
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information to the Police, and it >>> was natural that when he was 18 pointed out he should deny the 46 fact that he commissioned the
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CLUB.
CELEBRATION OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY.
vices. To the members of the Club who had contributed towards the tokens given to him he tendered his thanks. He said he was not worthy of the praise which bad just been given him for services which he was sure would hav been performed by anyone acting
The 25th anniversary of the Craigengower Cricket Club was clebrated by the members at an
At Home" and aporte on Saturin day, at Happy Valley. The cele
the same capacity. He referred to that day's celebration. 2 accused to purchase the revolver.bration was of a festive character. and stated that it was a fitting dae Mr. Wolfe Your Worship; it The Club pavilion was bedecked for the occaniso. The Club at its
1 was at 9.30 at night that he was with flags and hung with fairy start had a membership of only 60
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14 arrested. The cloth with which lanterns in great number, which to 70 every season, that member the revolver Was wrapped, when lighted in the evening. pre-ship had not increased, perhaps 1 contains marks
rust, sented a fine effect. The decor due to the fact that the pavilion 12 as if the revolver badations
were enhanced by the they had then was not comfort- been kept there for a long time. inscription "1894-19 on the able, and leaked when it rained. 3The whole transaction was fishy. front of the pavilion. The attend-This season's membership set a 9 taking place, as it did, on a rainy ance of visitors included a large record. Fifty new members join- 11 night.
number at ladies and children. ed the Club in October of last year Mr. D'Almada: He was going The latter were well looked after when the present season started .114 to a theatre to hand over the re-by Mr W. Ward Made up well This was due to the new pavilion volver. Not finding the friends a clown, às quickly established that had been constructed through o. M. R. W. there. he went away and was himself as a Kress favourite with the generosity of Mr Mody. The
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pavilion had again become inad Street.
equate for the increasing member- ship and with characteristic generosity Mr Mody had come forward again and said he would extend the building further. As- sciated with the generous offer was Hr R. E. Belilios, one of the lub's oldest members. When the extensions were completed they would have one of the best Clubs ou the ground...
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MR. PONSONBY FANE'S XI
2ND INNINGS
A. E. Wood, st. Wahl. h
Conner
B. W. Bradbury, b Baines
C. J. Stapleton, run out
E. R. Mitchell. b Cavanaugh
Sg Sze Kwong, b Conner
F. A. Redmond, b Allan
G. E. Marley,c Allan, b Cavan-
augh...
...
A. H. Rumjahn, not out
P. T. Lamble, b Allan...
F. Liug, b Allan
* His Worship:-Are you press 4ing for a heavya penalty?
the youngsters, and soon beld a larze court of his pan. The children were insep rable from "the clown, and be was in great Mr. Wolfe: Ian pressing for demand by them at the cocoasut a heavy penalty. The revolver ny and swings which had been I was loaded, and 1 think that provided by the thoughtful com- something was intended thatmittee. By special surtesy of onight.
Trafficking in armis is toe Portuguese Pailharmonic 13 bad errought, but dealing in loaded Society, their band rendered an 14 jarms at 9.30 at night is extreme-xcellent programma of music 1ly suspicious and I think that he which greatly contributed to the 20¦ should be severely dealt with. general enjoyment.
Mr. Hutchison inflicted on the 9accused a fine of $300. or in
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Mr Basa added thanks The sports were marked with to the many .who were great success. All were novelty | kind'enough to grace the proceed. 4default. six months hard labour.Terents and that which gave the ings and without whom the in- greatest enjoyment was "Tilting | thusiastic celebrations would not the Bucket." Most of the com- have been passible. Mr Basa wa petitors received their drenching carried shoulder high from the in as hearty good humour as the circle, and hearty chers were hokers on One competition with given for Me Mody. Mr Bass, the
ladies and the visitors.
U. Omar, e Strange, b Allan... 12 R. A. Ponsonby-Fane. Lb w.. b
Baines
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Baines Conner Cavanaugh Allan
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UNITED SERVICES,- 2nd INNINGS, Capt. Wahl, not out Pay-Lieut
Lamble
Robinson,
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Pre. Conner.cOmar. Lamble Capt. Bundle, b Lamble Lieut. Coles not out ...
Extras..
Total (for three wickets) 77
Bowling.
O. M. R. W.
Ling... Marley Ng Sze Kwong
Omar
Lamble
Redmond
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2.0 12 0
3 0 15 0
3 0 18 0 2 0 12 3
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TREAT AT THE VICTORIA THEATRE."
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bump of foresight provided himself with a raincoat, and his precaution was vindicated by later esente.
With characteristic hospitality the Club entertained the visitors to a late hour, a lengthy dance programme completing a day of unalloyed enjoyment.
The following are the results of the sports.
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EMPIRE DAY
CELEBRATIONS. The Kowloon Cricket celebrated
Empire Day by holding a "Tomb stone" Golf Competition in the afternoon and a supper in the evening. It was originally in- tended to hold the "Tombstone Competition in che morning and a Four Ball Spoon Com- petition in the afternoon but as many of the players could not get away from business the Four Ball match was cancelled and the
Omar: 2. C. A. Goldenberg.
E. Davidson winding the Hidden 3-Girls' Bace, 75 yards, Handi-Number prize. In the evening a esp. For girls from 8 to 12 years, large number of members and Post entries, Agnes Dillon; 2. guests sat down to a cold supper
which was followed by a musical Mr. J. Hyde 4--Threelegged Race for Visitors, programme.
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Messrs. J. Samuel White and Co. Ltd., East Cowes, Isle of 78Vght, launched another ocean- going destroger for the Admiralty on Wednesday. April 16th. This The Mon. Secretary, Mr R. 2ship is the 120th steel war vessel Bisa, invited Mr.J.EN. Mody. launched by the firm, the 72nd President, to present the prizes, torpedovessel and the 42nd ocean-uot 2: the conclusion Mr Mody 4 going destroyer, in addition to thanked the members and gueste J-Wheelbarrow Race. Open to “Tombstone" Competition was many smaller vessels and a large for their presence which had members, 30 yards-1, D. Rum-held in the afternoon. The Com- 39 number of small craft. The made the anniversary calebra-jahn and W. E. Crocker,, S. E. petition was for a cup presented
Wivera" is of 1.400 tons dis-tinas of the Club the great success Ismail and H. B. Pereira.
by Mr. H. W. Page and the win- 25 placement and 38,004 S. H. P. they had been. Having had for- 2- Potato and Bucket Race,ners were Mr. W. J. Owens, first; 4 Her propelling machinery, con- tu ate weather, they had all Open to members, 50 yards-1. U Mr. J. Hyde. second: Mr. A. W Osisting of Brown Curtis geared they would agree with him, en- 7 turbines will be built and fitted yed themselves, He expressed 2 into the ship by the firm, and her the grateful thanks of himself and oiled-fired boilers are to be the the Committee to the Band for well-knowD White Forster **
their kind services. (Applause) | Rabie Cbue. Water Tube, also built by the Also, for the children he wished firm.
to say that without the clown 100yards-1.3. Bew2, FJ. Brown. presided and made an appropriate "Wivern" is now a historical they would have besu lost. 3-Egg and Spoon Race 50 speech when distributing the name in the annals of the British Thanks were due to Mr Ward. yard. Open to Members, (Ladies' cups to the winners of the Navy. During the American He had one most important Nomination)-1, A, W. Grimamets; competition. Civil War two turret ironclads matter still to disclose, Dr. Kew.
Mr. R.E. Lindsell then present- were built by Lairds al which had been kept secfét. - It 6-Children's Race, 50 yards. ed Mr. G. Blair with a silver Birkenhead to the order of the concerned their worthy Secretary, For boys and girls under 8 years. cigarette case, subscribed for by Southern States and were given Mr Basa Mr Bass had been Post entries-1.Master-E Alves: the members, in recognition of the names of "Wivern and associated with the Club for masy 2, Master D Razack.
his many valuable services to the i {"Scorpion“. bat they were years, since the time of its infancy 7-Ladies' Nomidation Open to club. Mr. Blair is leaving for
purchased by the British when the members were accom members. Threading Needle and Home shortly. Admiralty to avoid trouble and modated in a matst ed. He had Lighting Cigarette-1, J.F. Grose, Mr. H.W. Page was next pre- expense incidental to that which done everything possible for the 2, A. W. Grimmet. --
sented with a gold wristlet watch occurred in the ease of the Cinb, worked hard and sometimes B-Band Race Open to mem- by Mr. W. J. Owens, from the “Alabama". In course of time was out of pocket over it. (AP-bers of the Band, 75 yarde-1. C. Showman's Guild for good work By special request, the manage-i the "Wivern" was sent to the plause). He, the speaker, had been Osmand (Baritone); 2. D. Baptiste done in the recent Fairs which ment of the Victoria Theatre will, China Station and for many approached by the members] (First Cornet.)
had been held in connection with screen at Wednesday's matinee years was in commission at who desired to show their appre 9.-Tiling the Bucket. Open the Club on Our Day and St.
Charlie Chaplin picture Hongkong as a depot ship, ciation of Mr Basa's good services to members-1, F. G. Thompson Andrew's Day. entitled "A Dog's Life." This finally ending her career here a by presenting him with something and R. Marks
Mr. W. J. Edwards generously film has been a regular money- few years ago.
to form a lasting memento of his 10-Tug of War. Open to me offered to present a Cup to be, spinner for the Victoria Theatre, ! -----
energies on behalf of his Club. Of bees. Married Single Married played for in another "Tombstone" charse, it was impossible to ask won, the team being Messrs W.: Competition. Appropriate and In "A Dog's Life" comedy, thus making a pro- "everyone to subscribe out a few Pitt, L. E, Lammert, B. W. Brad- witty speeches were also made by Charlie Chaplin is seen at his gramme, which for diversity and personal friends came forward, bury, C. A. Badriguez, W. Hall, Captain Flemming and Messrs. beat as a mirth-maker. It is a excellence will not be easily and he, the speaker agreed with C. Aris. H. Stainfield, 3.3. Ismail, Mead, G. Blair, Robinson cyclonic laughter-producer and besten.
The suggestion. He thought it was A. W. Grimmett B. Marks, and and Jones, its production is assessed at a Tonight "The Other Woman" a very good on. He had much D. Tollas (Captain),
Those who took part in the million dollars. As Wednesday will be projected. This is another pleasure, on behalf of the mem-
The following programme of musical programme were Messrs. will be the last time it will be great
Pathe production in bers and himself in presenting Mr music was rendered by the Phil-D. Harvey, J. P. Robinson, G. shown in Hongkong those who five parts. It upholds the re~ Bass with a small taken of their harmonic Band :
Blair, R. G. Jones and Sergeant have not as yet seen the picture putation of the the Victoria 'deep regard "for the services he March Conservator (Nicholson), Jannings. Sergeant Watering would do well to book their seats. Theatre for the excellence of their had rendered for many years to verture Silver Cross (Hermen), also rendered violin solos Bookings, we understand. are programmes. The Other Woman" the Club and he hoped Mr Valss Twilight Echoes (Mackay and Mr. H. J. Rɔwa prasided very heavy and those who have is based on A.,H. Woods' great Bass would remember them and Beyer), Belection Mr Manhattan at the piano. A very enjoyable "not booked seats are advised to drama and is absorbing through the happy times they had had in (falbork, Fox trot Hawaiian Bat-evening was spent, the company
be early as the "House Fall"¡ out without pandening to sensa- the Club.
erfly (Basbette). Valin Fairest in breaking up at a late hour. sign is very likely to go up on tionalism.
| Mr Bass was handed a gold the land (Arcliffe), Selention La the opening of the doors.
On Thursday there will be watch and gold cigarette Case Together with "A Dog's Life" another matinee when episodes suitably inscribed. Awill be screened Pathe's 5 and 6 of "Hands Up" will be
educative Gazette and another shown.
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"A DOG'S LIFE."
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