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VICTORIA REGATTA.

Opening Day's Events.

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Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1881 No 12,070

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登拜禮 號八廿月三英港香

International Challange Cup for. fours: 1, Scandinavians, 9m. 558.; 2, English, 10m) 11s.

Tub Sculling (Juniors): 1, M. L. Railton, 6m. 28a.; 2, G. A. Jack, 6m. 388. There also took part J. Berentson, J. Huxley and A. Ducommon.

Lance one mile

for

were also

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1921.

ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB

Saturday's Results.

seeing hia son in

日九十月弍

FOOTBALL.

were in no way inconvenienced from the first host at the three Lieut. D'Aeth, cox. A. P. Coy cup in the first division.

capture the Vice-Comtecdure's ball run to touch. R.G.A. received

with

only.

crew

two

another

Naval Cutters

was

RESULTS:

CLASS-DANDICAP AND ONE DESIONED COMBINED.

Certain-teed

Ronding

ANDEREN, MEYER QILD

SINGLE COPY: 10 OYа. $10 PER ANNUM.

Later

RESERVES.

score but Kowloon kapt them out

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is but an every-day matter, there.

play before half-time the teams noon and in handing the cup to WEA not mach doubt to the eventual winner.

atruggled hard, but the sailors Walker, hoped that the team The

played a defensive game...and would do one better next year | Alacrity's boat had an enviable

Titania Win the Shield. to touch when the RG. A. got and take the Shield. Reciprocats reputation, which it confirmed by

dangerous. Under the auspices of the leading right through the on

Half-time arrived [ing cheers by the teams followed Victoria Recreation Club, the milecourse. Fourteen boats, lined

The weather on Saturday last with the Titania leading by thres and the crowd dispersed. Victoria Regatta, Hongkong's up, and determining to set the

The race for the Commodore large crowd that gathered on the

was much against football, but the goals to one.

The Shield was presented in Resuming, the sailors assumed, 1897 by the community of Hong- official aquatic meet, entered upon pace for themselves, the crew of

and Vice-Commodore's Cups was Club ground, saw a strenuous Naval Whalers (Distance 1

the offensive, but Framptonkong for annual competition the first year of its seconi jubilee the Alacrity spurted well ahead mil): 1, H.M.S., Alacrity, 12m, exiled off on Saturday 19th inel.

Watson sent i. between Football Clubs. at Kowloon Bay on Saturday and and pas ed two lengths in front of938.; 2, II.M.S. Ambrose; 3, H.M.S. (P), Kowloon Hack (P), Markboat (Titania and R.G.A.), the result of clearing. RG.A. retured bus

over a course of Mark in Yau Tong game played for ninety minutes cleared.

between two contributed another success to the Colombo's boat at the firs Colombo.

Service teams A ground ehot, Maplesden KOWLOON RESERVES V. CLUB the record which this well-known quarter mile. The Ambrose was Colombo.

H.M.S. Carlisle, Calroon club lice (P), Channel Rocks the matoh being in doubt until the offside against Wilson relieved. Club has won in its efforts to tenaciously hanging on to the Magnolia and Titania

Curlew, Foxglove,|(P) = 9.2 miles. encourage this class of sport in stern of the second boat whi hit represented.

Played on the Club ground on final whistle blew. The sailors Frampton sont Wilson away on Saturday, Kowloon winning by The Handicap class sailed with won by four goals to two, but the R.G.A. right, the latter en ling two goals to one. The Club field- the Colony. Mercifully, bad eventually passed and took up Ho Tung Challenge Cup (Dis the One Designs, the winner taking thero was not that difference up by shooting wide. At the othering ton men were early defend weather, which had threatened to the Iwo lengths distanc come into conflict with their that marked

the Commodore's cup and the first between the sides and with a end, Garside sent in a high shot fours): plans, held off until the and, when of the Alacrity. At the half-way pm. 269.; 2, A. P. Company, 9m.

progres1, IL.M.S. Titania and Foxglove Commodore's cup.

but of the other cluss the Viec-little luck the R.G.A. would which Holloway caught and 18 and Palmer brought relief by there was a heavy fall of rain, but mark boat, the Alacrity was 4. H.M.S. Alacrity also took Frank Smyth the popular and Powell started the game for the

skying over the bar. Kowloon have equalled the score.

threw away. Fast give and did most of the attacking and not before a most enjoyable after setting the pace by a two-longt

The racing was followed by Mr! R.G.A. won the toss and

take play followed. Eventually during a raid on the Club goal, noon's sport had been successfully margin. with the same distance

part. The winning crews were

the Gunnere pressad the sailors trought to a conclusion to the between the Ambrose and Columba composed as follows:---Titania and who was the officer for the day. in Titania's territory but offside goal one of the defenders handled kick and sent straight at Groot,

genial Commodore of the Club, sailors. The soldiers were soon

and during a melee in front of Ogilvie tripped Palmer in the penalty area. Mason took the satisfaction of the competitors, The other boats were well out of

Foxylove: Lieut. Stevens, bow; who, except that they had to pull the racing. The Ambrose manag

Ho had the satisfaction of against Wilson relieved. McGann and the R.G.A. were awarded the ball rebounding 10 Lyon, who Lieut. Claridge; Lieut. Melbourne; against a slight tide at the start, ed to slightly decrease its distance Lieut. Merriman, stroke;

Daphne sent out to Cooper who let the penalty. Henwood took the kick cleared. Hast went down the wing and

and tried to place it in the corner and centred where Adams failed to by the somewhat chilly wind and quarter mile, and bid fair to furth.A. E. Simmons, bow; C. H. Blake Commodores emp

The and Watson was pulled up for

of the net, but Yeoman threw clear and Railton running up the unusually murky atmosphere. er improve on its efforts bu: G. May; B. J. de H. Moore, stroke. Rolla which has been sailed the sailors but Frampton cleared managed to turn it outwards, the

won by offside. Hendry came down for himself fail length at the ball and beat Muskett and opened the The water, considering the eir- the finish came too soon, and i

Donovan cumstances, was unexpectedly came in with the ninth stroke.tance mile):

Inter-Club Tub Sculling, (Dis-throughout the sensen by Mr X. and MoHugh going down the ball striking the poet and Score for the Club.

1, J. S. McCann Croucher. smooth, and with the splendid This event was a very exciting (R.H.K.Y.S.), 4m. 43s.; 2, J. R.

play. wing was tackled by Kerridge rebounding to

came down on Kowloon's tight arrangements made by the Club one, the crews being exhorted to Soares (V.R.C.) 4m 6is.

Gael won the Commodore's who cleared by kicking to touch. Titania broke away and Cooper Groot failed to clear. With the and sont in a high shot that and Navy to keep the course do their best by their comrades entries were E. H. O. Farrell "Situs" and "Dawn"

Other cup in the 2ad. division catching Titania again got down and sent over a long shot that Framp- clear and place the starters, the who followed the race in launches. (V.K.C.), and H. Jepson (V.R.C.). ine, Sirius" by saving her time and let in Hendry who was up sent the ball into the netheim ahead with a screw shot. on the Frampton trying to oloar fell and ton stopped and Powell running to the au sok and Mason pot scores equal, Kowloon returned

- regatta went off extremely well. The Ho Tung Challenge Cup-

This

(Distance year's Rogatta

2 from Dawn" secured the Vice-beaten by Donovan, the latter From the centre kick the 1.0.A. Half-time: Kowloon, 2; Club, 1. Was An unfortunate mishap finished miles): 1, H.M.S. Alacrity, 19m. Commodore's cup. featured by the support of a large this race in an expected way for 248.; 2, H.M.S. Ambrose, 19m.

clearing by ki king the ball out resumed the offensive and K rridge Resuming the Club tried hard to number of naval men; in fact, the best combination of rowers 294.; 3, H.M.S. Cairo.

The results are interesting in to the sailors' right and Garsido relieved by picking to touch, the first day's meet may

Other that none of the class champion-running up sent the ball into the Henwood sent in a fast shot that and transferring play to the other, be amongst the civilians, name boats which entered were repre-ship sinners got placed. described as a naval one, for y tho Scandinavian

not out of Holloway's reach. Kerridge deflected and the R.GA. representatives of every warship With the exception of a sub lisle, Curlew and Titania.

sentative of H.31.S. Colombo, Car-

The wind which was moderate This early success for the sailors gained a corner, Wilson placed end Kowloon indulged in shooting practice but could not inoresse in the Harbour were to be found stitution in the personal for the

from E.S C. at the stork became put the Foldiers on well, and Kerridge again sent) their lead. amongst the competitors. In this inclusion of S. A. Marcul as once one-mile, V.R.C. Members) covered and th second division the centre kiek they got down second corner by kicking to touch.f.a the referes..

The game onded with Chairman's Challenge Cup (Dis-luky after half the course had been their meitle and from behind, Hutebby cleared the the half-time score analtered. Mr. contection, a word of praise must stroke, the crew was the same), Shamrock, 8m. 328., 2, Leck: crossed the line in the lightest of where Kerridge kicked out to he accorded to the crew of the that took part in the Internation-3, Rose. The Thistle also took airs.

Beat received and going through naval whaler representing the al event

QUIZ. Leading over

clear. Henwood gavo McHugh the defence scored a good goal.] Alacrity, who won the tussle naval crows and a civilian com crews are as follows:-Shamrock:{ part. The names of the winning

a chance to equalizo bat the With only three minutes to go, confined to this class of boats,bination, they set the pace right. Earnshaw, bow; J. Berrentson;

winger delayed his shot and R.G.A. pressed but the defensive and to another Crew

from from the start, and kept beauti. Tiran: H. Dreyer, stroke: S. F.

Maplesden cleared. Holloway tactics of the sal'ors kept them the samo ship who secured fully on to it till the three-quarter Sorensen, cox.

turned a shot from Garside round out. In the last minute the rain, another trophy offered for the distance.

which had thr atened all the Leek: 0. Stulz; J.

the post and the sailors were naval contests. It may be men-quarter mile to finish the race Huxley; A. Wenske; A. H. Carroll,

awarded a corner kick. During afternoon, fell in a heavy shower tioned, in passing, that the crew in splendid style. Unfortunate. stroke; F. R. Lenfestey, cox, Rose:

Prep, at 2.30 p.m.;

the scramble in front of which made the players very of the naval whaler are veterans at this juncture Borenson II. Blake, bow; M. L Railton;

(Start at 3.35 p.m.)

goal, following the flag-kick, uncomfortable and the whistle ja their line. In the fleet ottsbruke his rowlock, and brough! S. Berg: R. C. Witchell, stroke. held a few months ago at Wel his boat precipitately to

H'cap on Cor. Posi Honwood handled in the penalty sounding for time left the sailors Yacht Races. Cruiser Class: 1,

Course. Time. tion..area and Hendry taking the winners of a hard game by four Hai Wei, they secured the premier standstill. Tais gave time for Bastavaer; 2, Azuma.

kick placed the ball in the not goals to two. trophy, tho Chefon Cup and the Titiania host to pass

Handicap Dinna the Class: 1. Julyeyon; 2, Ailsa; 3; Holla!

out of Holloway's reach. As amongst the other prizes secured Aerity. With the Scandinavia: Dians. Hayward Hayes and Gaeli

soon as the ball was set in motion by this warship are the small Shomrock disabled by her mishap. Class: 1, Ursule; 2, Viking; 3.| Che foo Cup, the Minotaur Cup, the race resolved itself into a Gael.

again the sailors took up the attack and Cooper sent in a low the Captain's Cup, and the tussle between the Titania and

shot 6 05 11 7 The following is a list of the Jackson's Cup. The Regatta the Rose which was manned by official: events are the last contests a crew drawn from a combination they will take

Chairman: part

in of military men and representa Severn, C.M.G.

Hon. Mr. Claud locally, as with other crows, they lives will shortly be paid off from the The

of the A.P. Company. Patrons: His Excellency Sir Re-| futter the China Station and be going Alacrity and came in behind the Excellency Major General Sir G. M. boat passed theginald E. Stubbs, K.C.M.G., His

Ailsa Home.

Bonito Titania boat, for second place. SATURDAY'S EVENTS,

Kirkpatrick, K.C.B., K.C.S.I., Com-Haleyon

*Daphne ..18*21" Naval Cutters Race. This was modore W. Bowden Smith, R.NASS-HEYWARD-HEYS AND GARLS International Challenge Gupkeen pull over a course stretching Sir C. P. Chater, C.M.G., Col. Hum- The most interesting event of for two miles from Tai Ming phry, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. Lau Chu the day, which was held over a Tong to Boulder Rock.

Nin one mile course, resulted in the boals draw up at the start, and A. J. Stephen, Mr. F. Smyth (Com- Pak, Hon. Mr. Robert Shewan, Mr. defeat of a naval crew by got off well, with the Ambros civilians. Pulling against the slightly in the van. When bearingmadore R.H.K.Y.C.), Sir Robert Ho tido, the Rose, manned by down upon the mile mark boat, Tung, Hon. Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.C., Ursin fivo naval Lieutenants, and the Alacrity caught up with the O.B.E., Hon. Mr. H. II. J. Go-Sirius representing England, led by a Ambrose and placed a distance porta, Hon, Mr. J. H. Kemp, Hon. wn a good start with the Sean- of five lengths between theMr. Ho Fook, Mr. R. M. Dyre. dinavian Thistle Forond and the lattor and

Loha Colombo, Steadily Rowing Committee: Mr. A. How Irish Leek in the rear. At the the Alacrity increased Carrol, Rowing Captain, Mr. B. J. Gnel first quarter mile, the same posi-lead from a three-quarter-lenge de H. Moore, Mr. S. Berg, Mr. H. Painulte... tion was maintained, excepting to twa lengths. The order was Dreyer, Mr. D. Logan, Mr. B. C. Joan that the third vessel, owing to maintained as follows:-Alacrity Witchell, Mr. A. A, Alves.

D.N.F. the fact that one of its crew was Ambrose, Colombo, Carlisle and

Therin - 12" D.N.S. in difficulties, had conceded to a Titania. The drew of the firs laud Severn, C.M.G., Mr. W.

Judges and Umpires: Hon. Mr. Viking -9 12 5 42 35 8 slight increase in the distance boat, after succeeding in the Logan, Mr. A. J. Stephen, Mr. A. Cup

Receiver, wins Commodore's | between it and the second object of passing the brow. McKirdy, Col. Humphry, C.M.G.. up.

* wins Vice Commucdure's boat. Rowing with that splendidi now settled down to steady row. Dr. Forsyth, Lieut. S. F. Mitchell, rhythm which distinguished ing. They increased their disk.N., Lieut. C. Hake, R.N.R., Mr. A. them in the meet and tance by six lengths at the half indicated thoroughness in train-mile, the distance between theodore R.II.K.Y.C.) ing, the Scandinavian crew had Ambrose and the Culonibu caught up with the English boat being about the

Starter: Hon. Mr. E. H. Sharp. by the time the half-mile mark this point. boat was passed, and engaged were added by the Alacrity befor Keepers: Mr. R. Sutherland. Mr. in a recent address voice the

K.C., O.B.E. Assistant Starters and Time American Federation of Labour. Mr. Compers, President of the with the latter in an exciting it finished a very fino race, finish. They led the whole way Inter-Club Tub Seulling-J. 8. C.H. Culley, Lieut. Dicken, R.N., labour opposition to the Wage in the last quarter mile, ad MeCaan secured this race for the Mr. T. Meek. passed between the finishing with K.H.K.Y.C.overthrop repr senta

Reduction Bill and Sailing Committee: Mr. A. Mc-movement. He said that Labour open shop" five strokes fo spare.

tives of the V.RO. The distanc Kirdy (Vice-Commodore V.R.C.), sought to protect the country and Tub Sculling Confined to was half-a-mile, J. R. Soarer. A. Van Andel, Mr. O. Wood- itself against a political autocracy jun or members of the Vict risleading at the start, but soon sur- nan, Mr. E. M. Hazeland, Mr. H. S. and would not submit to an indus- Recreation Club, this event was rendered his place to McCann, Rouse, Mr. G. G. Wood, Starter and trial autocracy. Ho declared

quadrangular contest.. A. who won easily.

ime Keeper: Yeo. of Sig Morris, that the time was one of trial for Motor Committee: Mr. J. Lyon, men's souls, and with the cutting Sr. T. P. Hall, Mr. W. O. Lambert, of wages and profiteering still Clerks of the Course: Lieut going on the tyrants of finance and business had much to answer

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Competitors' Stewards: Lieut. P.. for. orde. Colthurst, Mr. F. Sehnepel, Mr. 1. C: Chatterton, Mr. B. J. de H. Moore (Hon. Treasurer, Victoria Logalta), Mr. R. C. Witchell (Hon, Secretary).

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COMPERS ON TYRANNY.

Ducommon, rowing on the out Chairmm's Challenge Cup:-A side, held a slight lead at the star fails von contest, there bein preceding J. Berentson, who was not mueli to choose from the four second, and M. L. Railton' and crows who took part, The Shamane, R.N. Mr. E. W. Carpenter. G. A. Jack about the same rock came in first, with the Leck distance in third place. At the land the Rose in this quarter mile mile, Duconimon fallo ving behind. still set the pace, but lost his In the arrangements of thi stroke a few seconds later and meer, a word of thanks is due t gave his place to B rentson, whethe Honorary Secr. tary, MI. readily availed himself of this RC. Witchell, on whose shoulder advantage but was not able to the major part of the labou (maintain it for long. Railton falls. It is hard to conceive tha came in first, with Jack tlie function could attain the

sond. Obviously tired out by success it has already registeres the usual arrangements had boats available to rasa off heate HHUR work with the Scand-without his efforts, and those u heen extended to include a race for places. This was done on Avian crew in the Interna inal his assistante, the naval men who for motor boats and also a drag- Friday when an unfortunate Barentson was not in a rendered such splendid aid iron boat race for naval men, capellog of the Marnowa's boat on to cope with his com-their functions as starters and There being four boats entered at critical functure and the rely fresher competitors. Thesmen.

for the farmer item, it should defe of the Gregg 1 Dryment

fact that the Canton Yacht- ing Clubs is represented. In TO-DAY'S EVENTS.

regard to the Dragon Boat race, Today's programme should it was. found necessary in rove to be of unusual interest view of the limited number of

Whalers. Though con, The full results are as fol prove to be an exciting race, ativo

wn to whom rowing low-sulta

particularly

which Holloway stopped near the post and with Pyles close up the goalio pushed the ball across the goal mouth where Hendry sont it into the not amidst great cheering from the Titania's supporters.

were

Mr Jones(H.M.S. Ambrose) was the referee while Mr. J. Mc. Cubbin (Club) and Mr. J. Clark (Police) wer: the linesmen.

The sailors won the game in the opening stages but lucky to keep the R.G.A. out. On the play the R.G.A. deserved to draw, but luck was against

and them: The third goals for the sailors were very lucky ones, while the soldiers failed from a penalty.

At the conclusion, Mr. Wilton, Chairman of the

Hong- F. C., in presenting

With three goals against them

but Wilson was given offside. after about twenty minute's play the R.G.A. took up the offensive

Both goals were visited in turn kong

fourth

and eventually Frampton cleared the Shield and medals to the a rush by the sailors' front line. Titania, congratulated

them Henwood.receiving, beat Kerridge on their success in the Shield and running in sent the ball past Competition. He also congratulat-

On Thursday morning Mesure. Lanimert Bros. are selling a quantity of household furniture at Kowloon.-Pago 4. ́

Mossrs. Lane Crawford & Co, advertise a fresh consignment of "Oakmore" boots and shoes for men-Page 3.

The Phariss" are giving & the Variety entertainment at Peak Club on Thursday, April 7th.-Page 4.

To-Day's Exchange.

The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 2s. 476d,

Lighting-Up Time.

Yeoman, opening the account for ed the R.G.A. on the excellent Lighting-up time to-day is 6.37 the R.GA. With ten minutes' game they had put up that after- p.m.

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