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THE

WORLD SPORT

GARRISON NEWS.

SOMERSETS' ATHLETIC

MEETING.

Grey skies did not dull the kean- ness of the teams and individual competitors in the inter-company athletic sports of the 1st. Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, at Sookun- poo yesterday. As early as 9.30 a.m. the first race,'. the Quarter-Mile lowing

until about half-past ten, when a halt was called for tin.

Resuming at 2.45 p.m., ovents fol- lowed in quick succession, with an interval for tea, until six o'clock,

which after

the prizes were presented winners, to the individual

and to the team winners.

whose

SHAMEEN FOOTBALL.

WATSON SHIELD FINAL DRAWN.

Shameen.. Apr. 7.

The final of the Watson Shield was played off yesterday afternoon between H. M. S. Moorhen and H. M. S. Tarantula, and resulted in a draw, each side scoring one replayed at a later date. The match had already been put off from Saturday to yesterday owing to the ground being unplayable after heavy rains.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1930.

TENNIS TOURNEY.

PREMIER SPEAKS HIS MIND.

M. W. LO'S WIN OVER .H. D. RUMJAHN.

(Continued from Page: 1.)"

questions with reference to the Naval Conference and to the Anglo- French search for a security for- muk.

"EXPERIMENTS” IN'

MARRIAGE.

JUDGE ON PRUDENCE OF ·

YOUNG WOMEN.

MARRIAGE BETTER THAN WORK.

THROWING AWAY GOLD AND KEEPING TINSEL.

"I feel sorry for girls who choose work rather than marriage.

They are like children throwing away gold and keeping the tinsel."

The modern notion that work and "Freedom" are to be preferred to what is regarded as "married

M. W. Lo gave a very fine dis-mwons to-day answered a series of play of tennis in defeating H. D.

"There was a time when there Rumjahn in the third round of the

could not have been the abuse of Open Singles on the stand court

marriage of which the respondent yesterday, and was a worthy en-

has manifestly been guilty," said trant into the semi-final of that After saying there was nothing Lord Merrivale, commenting on the competition.

to be added at present to the remarriage "experiments" of a young Whereas Rumjahn seemed a lit-plies made at the beginning of the man in the Divorce Court. tlo affected by the importance, of month by the Prime Minister and "There are, of course, difficulties bondage" is warmly combated by the occasion, which was reflected the Chancellor or the Exchequer which arise, because, as long as a Miss Charlotte Cowdroy, Principal in his play, Lo went put to play he stated."The Prime Minister man like the respondent possesses of Crouch End High School and his normal game, and succeeded hopes to be able to make a full means, they can be made available College, who made the remark in such a degree as to win fairly statement at an early date, and to some extent to make good the quoted above during an interview. easily. The champion was the ag- meanwhile, expects that the House mischief he does," continued his Moreover Miss Cowdray does not believe in the cry about "surplus gressor for three parts of the will continue for a little longer to lordship.

women." She thinks the pessimists game, which forced Rumjahn into exercise the patience which it has adopting measures to which he hitherto shown throughout these

are overdoing it. long and delicate discussions. was not used.

"But, outside of that, there is no He safeguard against a man of his

She also believes young men are

Lo was superior in stroke pro- is, of course, in close touch with class, except the prudence of young eager to marry if they can only Relay, was run off, other events fol- goal. The match will therefore be duction and general tactics, and the delegates from the Dominions women, which does not always find girls who would pull their

weight in the marriage boat. under anything but ideal ground and India to the Naval Conference." seem to operate."

Asked by a private member whe- Mrs. Ella Eunice Dalrymple, of "But they don't want mere dance conditions, played a remarkably ther, before arriving at any ar- Gloucester-place, South Kensing-partners," said Miss Cowdroy. clever game in the first two sets.

bitrateral agreement regarding Arton, was granted a decree nisi on Lure of Independence. Rumjahn made a bold effort to reticle 16 of the Covenant he would the ground of the misconduct of **The girl who takes up work cover the valuable ground he had undertake that this matter should her husband, Mr. John Liston enjoys the freedom and novelty at lost, and succeeded to such a de- be laid before the League, the Dalrymple, who did not defend the first," Miss Cowdroy continued. gree as to force the issue to the Foreign Secretary replied that suit.

"Then as she fth set, but he failed to maintain there was no intention of arranging

grows older the The parties were

married in novelty wears off, and she does

the final exchanges.

tradiction to the engagements that No less than 40 games in a had already been entered into.Cottage, Weybridge. Twice they she begins to be bored with the three-set match had to be played British Wireless.

separated, and twice they were same kind of work,

"When a woman is 40 she forla reconciled. The husband before A. L. Sullivan and F.A.

Italy Gets Impatient, tually went to live at Fulham-rand, the loneliness of her life,

S.W., with a woman named Gaby though she may be earning a good Redmond could reach a decision

London, Apr. 7.

attractive Powell, ar Sinclair, a night club salary. She is not se Signor Grandi, the head of the dancing instructress.

and she is not so agile,

"She finds the daily fight for Italian Delegation to the Naval

"This is the third experiment of buses and trams is beginning to Conference, is anxious to return to Italy next week. He specially this kind on the part of the res-weary her. It is then she begins interviewed the Prime Minister pondent," said Lord Merrivale. to realise the mistake she made to-day and re-stated the Italian "He married the petitioner when he when she chose work rather than

was 23, and had already been marriage. viewpoint. -

-command, graciously pre-ly the better of the play in the the pace and was disappointing in for anything that would be in con 1926, and lived together at Red not find it quite so exhilarating-

Yesterday's match was extreme- sports were held last Monday and y interesting and very keenly con- Tuesday,

Taylor, wife of Major Taylor, tested. The Moorhen had alight- sented goodly array of prizes, first half though the Tarantula and the shields and other trophies was the first to score, having one for the Company events, and was gout in their favour at half-time. rewarded with three resounding

In the second half, the Moorhen chesterday's sports, in addition to pressed very heavily and abouhn providing the winners of the Batta- quarter of an hour after resum lion Athletic Shield, produced the ing they equalised with a nicely- winners of the Challenge Bowl for placed goal. During the last ten the best all-round company. All minutes the Tarantula tried their forms of sport in the regiment have utmost to get the advantage, but 1 specia! trophy, and points are for winning ene,

were unable to pass the Moorhen's and for

defences. In a special type of table, for Challenge Bowl. Before yesterday's

Wink Headquarter event winners of the Swimming Cup, and

and claive result, but without success, had tied for the Hockey Shield. "A" neither side succeeding in scoring

winners of

The extra the despite every effort. Company

and Tug

O'War

Cup, "B" time was very evenly disputed. Company sharing the Hockey Shield

It is hoped to replay the match' and Bayonet-Fencing Cup, and win- ning the Boxing Cup. "C" Company in Shameen before the ground is had not won any trophy, but were closed for the summer, or if that runners-up in the Cricket Shield, and is not possible, the match will pro- "D" Company won the Cricket Shield and shared the Bayonet Fene-bably be played in Hongkong.-A.

Our Own Correspondent.

were

ing with "B" Company.

жете

H.Q.

Before yesterday's sports were commenced, the position in points was as follows:-D (M.G.) Com pany, 59 points, "D" Company, 64 points, "A" Company

any 45 points, Wing, 13 points, and "C Company 39 points. The issue was kept in doubt until the final race, and "B" Company were unfortunate to miss both the Athletic Shield and Chal-

lenge Bowl by one point in each, H.;

Wing obtaining the former with 35 points, and "D", Company proving themselves the best all-round Com- pany by obtaining the Bowl with 63 Points.

Officers v Sergeants,

In addition to the team events yesterday, a number of other races, some for amusement, and others to decide oft-debated questions of super- fority, were held. The Officers, had won the Rifle-Shooting

from

A further ten minutes each way was given in order to obtain a de-

LOCAL HOCKEY.

CLUB SECONDS DEFEAT TAMAR IN A KEEN GAME.

both sides showed great enterprise, In a fast hockey match in which

the Club Seconds defeated a team from H.M.S. Tamar by two goals to ail on the United Services Recreation ground yesterday.

Ser Winning the Officers v. Ser- little to choose

keen

Throughout the first half struggle took place, with the Club showing a slight superiority, but it was not until nearly half-time that M. G. Marriott succeeded in getting through for the Club with a shot that gave the goalkeeper no chance. Cup and followed up this suc- In the second half there was but ocss by

between the teams, geants

teams of eight running both sides doing their share of attack about half a furlong to each stringing, the Club succeeding in getting The Oficers were given a slight lead nearer to goal than their opponents byt their first string, and Mr. Swayne as a general rule. Butler succeeded put on about ten more yards, though in netting the second point for the hampered by adventures amongst Club with a high dropping shot poultry that had chosen that moment From then until the end both sides to take a hand in the proceedings. battled vigorously but with no further Sgt. Clarke took over the baton

scoring. bobind Mr. Swayne's successor and fast to get in front. The lead

hands again, and the Officer, Lt. Col. Little a lead of about forty yards over

ran

had

The

home a yard or two ahead of "C"

in the Club Championship semi- final, which resulted in the for- mer winning 6-2, 4-6, 12-10.

Redmond found the sticky to his ground surface respond heavily cut and sliced shots, and, armed with this advantage, went very near to pulling off a sur prise win. Sullivan countered well with

some good overhead work, and, generally speaking, the match provided some excellent en- tertainment and interesting ex- changes.

Yesterday's results in detail were: Open Championship Singles (third round). W. Lo (holder) beat H. p). Rumjahn, 6-3, 6-1, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2.

Club Championship (semi-final)

L. Sullivan heat F. A. Redmond, 6-2, 4-6

4-6, 12-10 Handicap Doubles.-D. S. and S. E. Green beat G. E. R. Divett and E. J. R. Mitchell, 9-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Mixed Handicap Doubles (first round)-Mr. and Mrs. Parsons beat Mr. and Mrs. Womack, 6-3, 6-4.

To-day's Attractions.

This afternoon, there is bound to be a large crowd around the stand Fincher with Kong. Too-cheung part- court for the meeting of the brothers nered by Ho Ka-lau, in the Open Doubles semi-final. On their display against the Lo combination in the previous round, the Finchers will most likely start favourites, but they are opposed to an excellent pair and a five-set match seems indicated.

Open Championship Doubles (semi- final).-E. C. and E. F. Fincher v Kong Too-cheeng and Ho Ka-lau. (Stand Court).

(first Mixed Handicap Doubles round).-P. W. J. Planner and Miss Coppin v Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Sullivan. Capt. and Mrs. E. C. Etherington v D. S. Green and Mrs. James,

CINEMA NOTES.

VIC'S KNUCKLES WORKING AGAIN.

No battle royal ever held in a Company, with H. Q. Wing, "B" boxing ring, no free-for-all fight

the R.S.M. and finished strongly that Company and "D" Company not far ever staged for screen or stage,

distance in front to win.

The actual placings of the com- panies in the various Shield events were as follows:

100 yards.-H. Q Wing, 1st: "A" Company, 2nd: "B" Company, 3rd:

Company, 4th, and

Com

behind. The time was the excellent

one of 1 minute, 41 1/5 seconds, and compares with that seen and heard the placing of H. Q. Wing in front on the screen, with the "punch" gave them the scene in "The Cock Eyed World",

of "B" Company Athletic Shield.

Theatre.

Fox Movietone all-talking picture, showing at the Queen's An open mile race, in which troops now from other military units, and the pany, 6th,

H.K.V.D.C were eligible to compete, The particular battle takes place 440 yards.-H. Q. Wing, 1st: "C" attracted thirteen entries, seven of in a combination eating and danc

2nd: "D" Company, Oompany,

3rd: whom were Indians from the 3/16 ing place known as the "Ship Cafe" "B" Company, 4th, and "A" Com-

Regiment and the H.K.S. at Convey Island. pany, 5th.

R.A. Contrary to expecta-

Victor McLaglen, featured with

1st: "

Mile Company, 1st: "C"tions, which had considered that the Edmund Lowe and Lily Damita, as Company, 2nd 4th Company 3rd Indians would childs, Somerset Light Top Sergeant Flagg of the Marines,

Company, 4th, and H. Q. Wing position, Pte. Childs, 5th. The best time was put up by Infantry, won in the rather slow is off duty and "on the make" as Mr. Cave, who finished in 4 minutes, time of 5 minutes, 48 seconds, with usual. He comes into the re- 62 1/5

Beconds.

Sepoy Sohan a good second, and an- staurant with Fanny, a "pick-up", 120 yds. Hurdles.-H. Q. Wing, other Indian close on his heels. played by Jean Bary and while

2nd: "D" Com- Company 3rd: pany, 3rd

Company, 4th, and Other non-Shield events were the seated at a table, someone slips Company, 6th. The winning Corporals face, in which Cpl. Ray- Fanny a note. Flagg. suspicious, team took the lead, through L/Cpl. son led all the way from Cpl. New grabs it from her. Neill, from the beginning, and were combe: The

Old Soldiers' Race He picks on a "drunk” and pro- about four hurdles ahead at the won by Q.M.S. Naylor: the Children's coeds to bounce him about. Then finish, in the time of 1 minute, 19 Race, providing endless excitement the riot began and Vic's educated for the children, and some worry for High Jump.-H. & Wing, 1st: which competitors started in stock what we know of Vic's reputation

the starters: and the Boot Race, in knuckles went to work. "g" Company, 2nd: Company; inged feet and ran to a sack con- as a battler, they are thoroughly 3rd: Company, 4th, and "A" Company, 5th.

taining all their boots. Those that educated. Prior to taking this -"B" Company, 1st: a man picked up, and which he found particular scene, Walsh, who always Ving, 2nd: "D" Company, 3rd: were not pitebed as far as possible informed McLagien that those who own, were promptly eraves the real battle, confidentially 4th, and "A" Company

Com- The first man to find both his boots, would battle with him were all ex- pany, 6th, "B" Company's two men totalled 35 feet, 10 inches.

put them on and lace them up, and reach the winning post, was L/Cpl. pugs Sugar Willie Keeler, former

seconds.

H.

Wing,

his

And from

Putting the Shot"C" Company. Wheeler, with Cpl. Lovell next to light heavyweight contender, Joc 1st: "B" Company, 2nd: "A" Com-retrieve the missing "ammos." Herrick, a middleweight and a real pany, 3rd: "D" Company, 4th, and H. Q. Wing, 6th, "C" Company's two A ladies novelty competition found battler, Charley Sullivan, Leo Houk puts measured 64 feet, 9 1/2 inches, Mrs. Crawley the winner of the first and a few more..

up

nine inches more than the runners- prize, Mrs. Naylor and Mrs. Broom "Now Vic", emphasized Walsh, being the fortunate winners of the "I am paying this gang good money, Throwing the Cricket Ball.-"A" second and third prizes. The Back Don't hold anything back. Give Company, 1st: H. Q. Wing, 2nd: "B" race was

not carried

out, owing them both barrela". Those seeing Company, Brd:" Company, 4th, perhaps to there not being sufficient the fight agreed that Vic gave them and "D" Company, 5th.

plenty.

Shield Contest,

and a wheel-barrow race in 1 fun provided an equal amount of The last race in the Shield events, difficulty to Pts. Denmead, who dived The obstacle race presented little for which points were credited found H. Q. Wing and

through most of the barriers to come Company ticing with 32 points bome well in front of Ples, Rawlings each the half-mile having been won and Glen. by "C" Company, fer whom Mr. Cave

made

LOCAL FOOTBALL.

The following players have been: selected to represent the Hong-

The prize giving, and three lusty kong Football Club versts

a lot of ground although cheers for the Commanding Officer Somersets on the Club ground, taking over with a 40-yard lead. The concluded a very successful athletic kick-off at 5 p.m. to-morrow: remainder came in the following order meeting. Yesterday's event closed

"B" Company, "D" Company, "A" the regiment's athletic year, but pre-Roger; McBride, Bishop; Gilchrist, Company and H. Q. Wing. The final parations are already being made for Stewart, Watson; Reid, Bell, Wal- event, the 20 yards, saw some fine the first of the competitions to rank lington, McGolgen and Coppin, zvazning, and "A" Company came In next year's points.

Reserve:-Stainton,

with the other woman."

ever-

even

"Girls are meant to marry; there

He expressed Italy's willingness divorced. He lived with the peti- to agree to a holiday on battleship tioner for a year or two on some is no getting away from that fact. constraction which gave France aort of terms, and then associated The pity of it is the modern girl does not realise this when she is battleship superiortity of 100,000

having a good time. tons and repeated Italy's demand

Mothers Blamed. for theoretical párity with France,

"She earns as much and even although Italy would not attempt London to-morrow after a week-

end consultation with M. Tardieu more than her men friends and she to build up to it.

An Italian spokesman stated in regard to the formula which has does not like the idea of giving up to-night that Italy would not be been tentatively evolved in the a good salary to share that of her a party to any agreement between course of the Anglo-French dis-husband.

"I think modern mothers are between Britai.. and France re-cussions in London.

Meanwhile, Mr. Ramsay Mac-largely to blame for this state of garding the interpretation of the Donald saw Signor Grandi at the affairs," said Miss Cowdroy in con- League Covenant.

Signor Grandi later met M. House of Commons this afternoon, clusion. "I know of mothers who Dumesnil of the French Delega- and also had a conversation. with have broken off their daughters' tion and indulged in what is de-Mr. Stimson during the course of engagements because they thought scribed as a "straight talk." the day.

their daughters would not be able Reuter.

There was also a further meeting to enjoy life so much on their of the British, American and fiances salaries as they would on Japanese experts who are examin-their own earnings.. ing the methods of meeting Japan- "Further, modern mothers ne-

tish Wireless. ese reservations regarding a poten glect their daty by failing to train tial three-Power Agreement.-Bri- their daughters how to run

homes."

Conversations Continue.

London, Apr. 7 Briand, is expected to return to The French Foreign Minister, M.

BOXING

CITY HALL

Enturday, 12th April, 1930, at 9.15 p.m.

15 Rounds Heavyweight Championship of the Colony and Belt,

A. R. KOWLES V. MARINE SMITH HM.S. Marazion H.M.S. Hermes 10 Rounds Middleweight Contest MARINE FRASER v. Å. B. EEE F.M.S. Tamar HM.S. Sepoy 6 Rounds Middleweight Contest Marine Woolford v. A. B. Tuck HMS. Hermes H.M.S. Sepoy 6 Rounda Welterweight Contest Pte. Jones v. A. R. Burrows Somerset L. I H.M.S. Sirdar

6 Rounds Lightweight Contest A. B. Harvey v. 0. S. Scott H.M.S. Stormcloud H.MS. Hermes 6 Rounds Bantamweight Contest A. B. Rawlings v. Pte. Pierce H.M.S. Hermes Somerset LI.

Rounds Featherweight Contest

A. R. Odell v. Cpl. Sherston H.M.S. Hermes Somerset LI

Booking at MOUTRIE'S for Members of the "Hongkong Boxing

Association.

on Wednesday, 9th and General Public: Friday, 11th and Thursday, 16th April.

Saturday, 12th April. Ringside Seats $5; Others $3 & $1.

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