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China's greatest actor and woman-impersonator and his world-famous troupe including. Tang Fu Yin, Chu Kwei Fang, Chan Kit Siu, Chen Hai Hing and Kim Show San

will give a series of Theatrical performances at the

KO SHING THEATRE

QUEEN'S ROAD WEST,

19th to 26th November, 1928

Comencing every night at 8.00 p.m.

1 p.m. Matinees on Sunday 18th & 25th November at 1

Bookings are now open at the Ko Shing Theatre Prices of admission: $6, 84, 83, 82, & $1.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1928.

WHY THE BOERS HELD SATURDAY'S LEAGUE

OUT.

Reminiscences of the South

African War. «

Was

Dr. John Schmidt, who attached to the Nylstroom Com wando under Commandant Grob blar during the South African War of 1899-1903, subsequent related some Interesting fact regarding inside conditious in the Boer camps.

CRICKET.

INDIANS BEAT THE ARTILLERY.

After gaining only one point from two of their stiffest matches, the Indian R. C. met the Royal Artillery at, Sookumpoo on Satur- day and won their first match of the season,

The Indian R. C. second string, who had won all three of their opening matches, failed badly against the Kowloon C. C. juniors at Kowloon, the hosts winning by six wickets.

:

DIVISION 1.

Indian R.C. Take Fall Points From the Artillery.

YACHTING.

SATURDAY'S CONDITIONS NOT GOOD FOR SAILING.

to

HOME FOOTBALL..

RESULTS OF SATURDAY'S

MATCHES.

Saturday's Home football ro sults, as cabled by Reuter, were: Division I.

·

The third race in the annual Cham- planship of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club was sailed off on Satur day, the event being somewhat mar- red by unfavourable wind. However Aston Villa the competitors enjoyed the call and Barnler

Bury all the yachts finished the courec, nineteen yachts There wor start, the course being from the Club Cardi (at North Point) to Channd Rocks Leeds (port), Kowloon Rocks (starboard), Leicester Liverpool mark Lyumun Beacon (8),

on Club

Newcastle line, (4), Cast Rocks buoy (a), finish Manchester U.

distance of 8.8 miles. The yachts are given in the order Sheffield U. at the Chub in which they finished with their res. West Ham pective positions on corrected time given in brackets.

Handicap Class, ⠀ (Start at 2.25 p.)

Time. Finishing Corrected

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proved too high score for the Daphne (2nd) Pills to many a poor fellow suffer-knock up 129 runs which, however, ing from it who thus obtained Artillerymen. A. R. Minu was the Halcyon (3rd)

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DEAL DIRECT.

Receiving the Royal Artillery, the Indian R.C. started their upward Linde (Int) 5.37.34 5.23,06 5,29.42 5.20.42 climb in the League table by taking full points from the visitors, who Ralla (Srci) ......

5.30.26 5.35.00 played their first League Axtures. Dorothea (2nd).. 5.34.49 6.28.16 The Indians had lost to Kowloon Tinna (5th) ..... and drawn with the Hongkong C.C., Colleen (4th). 5.89.00 6.35.89 two of their strongest opponents.

One Designs and Gaels. to the went The home elbvon

(Start at 2.30 p.m.)

Gool (5th)

top scorer with 57, while.. Madar Ailen (7th) collected 29 before standing in front Theels (1st)

Christian Jona (4th) five wickets for 20 runa, of a straight ball. Leach captured Pierrette (0th) taking four for 76.

The Artillery found the bowling of the Indians, too difficult to play and with the exception of Fogden, no player reached double figures, the Master Gunner contributing 18 to wards a total of 60.

A. R. Minu, with three wickets for 10 runs, and Madar, with three for six; had the best averages.

A DRAWN MATCH.

"8.08.04 8.05.04 0.08.05 0.08.05 0.12.00 0.12,00 0.13.10 0.04.34

0.14.03 -0.10.28

6.15.24 0.09,40

0.16.35 0.10.08

* Blackburn

1

* Manchester C. 8 1 Arsenal

Huddersfield -

• Wednesday

1 Bunderland

Bolton

o Derby

1 Birmingham

2 Everton

€

Portsmouth

First Division Table.

NEW CLUBHOUSE.

HONGKONG F. C. BUILDING OPENED.

On the occasion of the opening of the now pavilion of the Hongkong Football Club by His Excellency the Officer Administaring the Govern ment, the Hon. Mr. W, T. Southorn, on Saturday afternoon, the members ware "At Home" to their friends and players from other clubs in the League. Is Excolloney, in a short spocch, mentioned that he was for merly a keen Rugby player, and was

interested in the

Kame

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His Excellency, who proceeded direct from the H. C.

rom

foto, arrived on the ground at 4 p.m.; and after. the ceremony watched the match be tween the Club and the Kowloon P. C. of time, Oloors for a short space of 15 10 28 80 17 20 present Included His Excellency the Derby Wednesday.

16 0 3 3 27.20 21 General Officer Commanding

(Major General C. C, Luand), the Hon Blackburn... 16 8 3 6 30 23 19. Leicester

16 744 41 27 18. Owen Hughos, Mr. R. M. Dyer Leeds

14 8 24 38 29 18 (Chairman of the Hongkong Football 18 6 4 6 31 24 16 League), Br. J. Ralston (Vice-Pre- Liverpool...

182 28 16 sident of the Hongkong Football Aston Villa West Ham 16 6 4 6 32 30 18 Club) and members of the club as Everton 157 17 25 24 15 well as several visiting footballers,

Mr. In introducing His Excellency, Manchester G. 15 48 0 34 25 15

10 8 3 7 86 43 15 Ralston traced focal football from the Burnley Manchester U14 4 6 4 23 20. 14 days when the game was first played Sunderland 15 70

708 RS 29. 14

in Hongkong. His mentioned that it was in 1888, which was the season Portsmouth,

15 7 0 8 21 32 14

before League football started in 2089 14 16 0 2 Newcastle

1.25 19 England, that the game was played Huddersfield. 15 6

18 hare. In those days matches were 24 23

not organised on the same scale as they wore to-day. Gamos wero in- variably played. betwoon representa tive teams, but not as frequently as at prosent.

Birmingham

Bolton Arsenal Sheffield U. Cardiff

Bury

15 5 8

16 G

15 6

1544

15 & 5

14 4 1 0 14 85 9

Division II.

5 Bristol C.

County 3 Blackpool

Heyward Heys Class.

Kuli (Start at 2.35 p.m.)

Middlesbro! Millwall 4.05.24 6.05.24 Wings (1st) Speedwell (4th)

Notis. 0.11.29 4.11.30 4.11.65 6.11.65 Boojum (6th).... Bluenose (6th)... 6.12.26 0.12.25 Zephyr (2nd).... 6.12.50 0.07.00 Why Wonder1 (7th) 0.14.15 6.14.35 Lola (3rd) ...... 6.15.40 6,09,50

Yesterday's Racing.

I.

Curlew won yesterday's event, on her handicap, with Feathers a very good second. La Cigale was first across the line, and third on correct ed time. Snipe retired from the con- test.

Civil Service and Craigengower Finish In Darkness. Darkness robbed the Civil Service C.C. of victory against Craigengower, the hosts being only two runs short of their opponents' total when failing The copran was from the Club to Hight put an end to further play. Lamma Island (S) and return, a The visitors declared their innings distance of 25 miles, and the boats got closed with 165 runs for the loss away at 10.5 a.m. to a light breeze. of seven wickets. Omar male 55, Details follow: Lim 20 and Zimmern 22, Kelly took

Finish Correct-

ing Aivo wickets for 29 runs,

Timo,

Hon.

Sayer and Barrow gave the hosth good start, but the alde found themselves benten by the clock when the total had been taken to 163 for the loss of even

2.48.57 wickets, Suyer U and I... 4.07.41 scored 40 and Barrow 27.

Coquette... 4.13.25 Omar was reponsible for the dis- Feathers miusal of four batsmen and conceded Norseman 4.90.15 only 28 runs.

Queen Boo. 4.48.05 Curlew

DIVISION II.

Indian R.C. Receive a Setback

at Kowloon C.C.

Oldham Port Valo

Preston N. E. Iteading

Southampton Tottenham

Wolves

Former Matches.

When football started in Hong- 1 kong, teams were chosen from players

over 25 years old who met a team-

There were also 1 of younger men.

1 Stoke

2

Chelsea

Q

Grimaby

0

5

Clapton O.

5 West Brom.

2. Bradford

2

1

A Barnsley

2 Notts. Forest

( Bwansea

1 matches between the first half of the alphabet and the second half, Public Schnols the World, and other such..

A small subscription was games. collected from the players to defray

of the costa кепт and also to vide ten to the ladies who attended the matches. To-day the Club was able to provide sufficient gear, but I could not supply all the ladies who watched the matches with tea.

Second Division Table, Notta. County 15 10 3 2 32 13 23 Hull 10 9 4 3 30 20 22 15 8 4 3 23 13 20 16. 6 7 2 30 18 19 Chelsen... Southampton Middlesbro' 15 8 3 4 35 27 19 Preston N. E. 15 8 2 5 42 32 18 Stoke ....... 15 7 3 5 27 14 17 Wolves...er

15 0 5 Grimsby 14. 2 6 32 21 Millwall Bradford Tottenham

7 15

& '5 27 0 4 15 7 1 7 38

14 0 2

0 24 24 15" 7 0 Port Vale

8 28 29 14 6 28 39 14 Notts. Forest 15 5 4 4 24 25 18 32 West Brom... 16 6 1 8 27

... 15 6 2 8 32 36 12 Blackpool ....

7 25 35 12 Swansea

15 4 Clapton

15 348 16.34 10 15 2 4 9 22 36 8 15 3 2 10 17 41 8

Yacht

ed Post.

Time.

Barnsley

La Cigale.. Wanderer Azuma

3.80.52

8.30.52 8

4.24.00

4.24.06 10

4.12.05

8.64.57

9

4.05,40

4 3.40.17 8.26.86 1.50.80 8.62.37

2

Bristol C.

Rending

Oldham

4.16.80 8.25.44

Isla

Imogen

Snipe

4.59.48 8.40.18 5.48.15 4.36.86 11

Retired.

Mr. Ralston thanked all those who had helped towards the orection of the new pavilion. He mentioned the efforts of Mr. A. D. Lang and Mr. F. C. Hall. In referring to the work of Mr. H. M. McTavish, Mr. Ralston aald that he had been "Amah" of the team.

To Mr. C. B. Robertoon were dus the thanks of the Club for his on- thusiasm and technical abilities. A tribute was also paid to Mr. W. Pryde, the on, secretary, for the work ha had put in for the Club.

"After

expressing pleasure at having been asked to perform the ceremony. His Excellency mentioned that he himself had been a keen Rugby player at Home, but had to forsake the game

the climate.

16 3 0 12 11 37 when he went to Ceylon because of Division III (South). Bristol, R. Crystal Pal

Fulham

Gillingham

Newport I'lymouth

by nearly 150 runs. By consistont batting the home team made

170 Queen's P. R. before declaring for six wickets, Swindon Guterres contributed 47, Pinna 86 Torquay and Xavier 30, The visitors replied Walsall with only 28 runs, Sousa took seven Watford wickets for 13 runs,

The Indian R.C. lost their first match when they travelled to Kow loon to engage the Kowloon Cricket Club. The Peninsula players gained their second consecutive victory and now occupy third place in the League. With the exception of Madar, the visitors were greatly troubled by the bowling of Lee, who helped material- ly to dismiss the side for the meagro Reoro of 08 runs. The K. C. C. Indian R.C. on Top with Four bowler gave 28 runs in taking five valuable wickets.

With six wickets in hand the Kowloon C.C. passed their opponents' total. A. R. F. Raven (30) top scorer while Lee made 20.

Wis

AGAINST THE CLOCK.

Civil Service Second Score a Sporting Victory.

· LEAGUE TABLES.

Points.

;

DIVISION L

1 Exeter

1 Brentford

7 Norwich

7 Northampton

Bournemouth

2 Charlton

3 Brighton

4 Laton

• Coventry

I Merthyr

4 Southend

1

0

Sport and Fellowship.

Continuing, His Excellency ez-

1 plafaed how sport was instrumental in fostering the bonds. of fellowship among the varioua races in the 2 Colony, Ho anoke of the different 2 nationalities who played football in Hongkong, including the Chinese and Portuguese,

Southern Section Table. Luton 15 10 3 2 38 24 23 Plymouth 16 049 82 18 22 Queen's P. R. 15 8 6 1 24 17 22 15 8 5 2 20 13 21 Coventry... 15 Northst Northampton 10 7.5 4 38 22 19 44 88 21 18 Fulham 167 426 22 17

25 27 24 16 28 30 16

Bournemouth

Charlton

Swindon

Southend

Watford

#

Walaul

1

'P. W. D. L Pts. Indian N.C.

3 1 1 1 Kowloon C.C.' .... 11 Hongkong C.C.... 1 - Civil Service C.C... I Craigengower C.C. Royal Artillery Chinese R.C. Royal Navy

With only an hour and a half in | University which to make 156 runs, the Civil the Service C.C., who went to Craigengewer ground, gave a spark- ling display and snatched victory from the home team in the last over of the day, winning by six wickets.

an Batting first, the hosis, after Indifferent start, knocked up a total of 166 runs for the loss of eight wickets, when the innings declared closed. The lust wicket partnership, put on nearly 70 runs. Lal and Wong, who between them rande 72 runs without being separated, made it possible for the home team to declare with a respect able score.

WI#

The visitors attacked the bowling from the start and went all out to obtain the required runs. Harper

Crystal Pal, Torquay Brentford

Bristol Exeter Newport

15 4 2.8 18

R.

Brighton

15

Division II.

Merthyr Norwich

P. W. D. L. 'Pis.

1 12

3

1.0

Accrington

Indian R.C. Royal Engineers Kowloon C.C. Recreio Craigengewor Polico R.C. University Royal Navy Civil Service ILK. Electric R.C. Hongkong C.C. R.A.O.C. R.AS.C.

FRIENDLY MATCHES.

3

and Paterson gave them a good start Navy Entertain Hongkong C.C.

and in the last over of the day the necessary runs Пето made, Grimmitt running enterprisingly. Harper scored 80, Paterson 18 and Willmott 33.

H.K. ELECTRIC ♥. SAPPERS.

Military Team Win In Low Scoring Match.

The Hongkong Electric Co. R.G. entertained the Royal Engineers at Kings Park and were defeated by 66 runs. The military team made

at King's Park.

15 4 1 10 10 28

Gillingham 15 3 8 9 16 27 9

Division III (North).

Bradford C.

Barrow Crewe Halifax

Hartlepools

Lincoln Rotherham Stockport

Tranmere

Wigan

4 Wrexham

5 New Brighton

1 Carlisle

7 8th. Shields

2 Southport

6 Chesterfield

2 Rochdale

1 Doncaster

7 Darlington

* Nelson

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the

and

His Excelleney, who was handed a gold key by Mr. C. B. Robertson, the front door and walked in- opened eide, retaining possession of the key as souvenir of the occasion. The Club were then "At Home" to all friends

visitors, A special feature of the Club house In modern sanitary installation and tiling in the dressing moms. This was carried out by Messe. C. E. Warren and Co., Ltd., the same firm being responsible for the an tomatic pump aystem and well sink- ing in connexion with the flush sys- tem. In addition to thin, the attrac tive employment of Malkin tiles has greatly enhanced the fire-places.

HANKOW RACES CALLED OFF.

FINANCE COMMITTEE'S

DEMANDS.

Hankow, Nov. 17. The off day of the autuma race meeting here, scheduled for to-day, was cancelled owing to the exorbl- tant demands of the local Finance Committee.

The Race Club did not feel pre- pared to comply with these demands.

Router.

B Ashington Northern Section Table. Wrexham.... 16 8 5 2 87.30 21 Bradford C... 16 9 24 52 22 20 Stockport .... 16 8 48 47 24 20 Motherwell. Lincoln.....

10 8 4 4 36 80 20 St. Mirren 15 8 3 4 23 18 19 Celtic 16 8 8 4 31 22 19 Hibernians Doncaster Carlislo

54 88 29 19 Kilmarnock 16 1.

34 16 18 With a heavy League programme South Shields 1474 on Saturday there were only two Halifax friendly matches, these being be- Now Brighton 14 tween the two Hongkong C.C. teams Tranmere... 167 and the Royal Navy. The seniors Chesterfield mat at King's Park and the juniors Rochdale.. In town, both games ending in Nelson drawa.

Rotherham arlington

At King's Park, the civilian team batted first and collected 158 runs before declaring for the loss of six wickets, Evers was top scorer with Ashington 85; while Quick scored 81. For the Southport Navy, Trusler made 22 and Norrls Accrington

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15 8.3 83 25 16 8 4 3 84 20 18 72 39 10 7 8 5 28 22

7 38 82.16 રડ્યું.

788 41.15

10 6

21 19 17 Third Lanark 15 54

Clyde 27 15 Partick

17 80 29 16

15. 6. 2 7 16 22 14

13, 8 8 6 40 81 13

14 6 3 5 31 30 15 St. Johnstons 15 6 8 7 21 85 13 154 6. -28 28 13 5 02

Hamilton17 26 88 11

15 0 1 8 21 89 13

16 6 0 80 40

40 13 Queen's Park 14 48 7 26 815

16 5 3 7 20 31 13 Airdrie 18.1 8.9 27 de Dundes 16 4

16 8 5 7 22 84 11 Falkirk.

16 4 8 0 19 81 11

15 3 4 8 27 80.10

15 4.2. 0.28 45 10

14487 21 38 11 Cowdenbeath 15 8 2 10 10.30 8

10 6 1 10 22 44 11 Baith

15 4 2 9 26 88 10.

24 4 2 8 19 83-10

101 (Waters 21). Muskett captured £1, the match being stopped with Hartlepools, 15 2 6 8 14 86 9 five wickets for 14 runs and Banks the score at 101 for nine wickets.

four for 49. The Electric players Parker took five wickets for 88 runs. Airdrie 'could do no better than make 45

runs between them. Wyatt and

Skinner bowled unchanged, the

The Second Strings."

Ayr

Celtic

Scottish League,

The honours in the match between Cowdenbeath former taking four wickets for 21 the two second elevens were reversed under

runs and the latter five for 20,

RECREIO v. POLICE. Guardians Make a Poor Batting

Hibernians

2 Kilmarnock

1 Partick

4 Clyde

Third Lanark 1 Aberdoen 1 Kaith B

1 St. Johnstone

1 Falkirk

* Hamilton 3ffcarta Scottish Table,

on the Hongkong G.G. ground, where Motherwell the Navy, after knocking up 169 for Queen's Park seven wickets, declared, but were unable to diamiss the hosts before Hangers light failed. Winton made 54 for Bt. Mirren the Navy. The Hongkong GC. had scored 100 for eight wickets. when Rangers Travelling across to King's Park, stumps were drawn, Divett making Hearts the Police went down to the Rocrats, 84.

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