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H.K. FOOTBALL CLUB ANNUAL DINNER.

SUCCESSFUL SEASON CELEBRATED ON SATURDAY NIGHT.

The Hongkong Football Club Attingly celebrated at the Gloucester Bullding on Saturday evening, when the annual dinner was held under the chairmanship of Mr. R. H.. Forsyth.

Eulogistic references

were made to the outstanding the Soccer teams, although not enjoying marked success in achiovements of the Rugby section during the past season, and results, were complimented on their excellent spirit of sportsmanship.

WAS

I am sure that you will, with me, deplore Mr. Hendersons absence to-night, and Join in expressing the hope that he will speedily regam normal health so that we can soon again enjoy his vigorous and friendly

presence,

THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1933.

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Signposta on British highways are likely to be halved in height in Catharino's, Cambridge broke two the near futuro to enable motorists eggs into A saucepan. Amid to read them more easily.

flow of extremely amusing patter, he emptied a bag of flour onto the eggs. He put the lid on, held the pan over n flame, removed the Ild again, and produced-"Horace," a guinea-pig. The audience shouted their pleasure, and called for more guinea-pige, and young Mr. Beck! produced more.

A recommendation to shorton them from their present height of 8ft. to 10ft. to Jft. or 4ft. will probably be made, It is understood, by the Departmental Committee of the Ministry of Transport, which has been considering the approval of standard roadsigns for national use sluce December, 1931,

in favour of shortening was that A factor which counted heavily the present height of posts is a relle of atage conch days, and is

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This was merely one of a long

supplied by the Cambridge Univer- programme of Arst-class magic, city Pentacle Club, at the Fortuna Theatre recently. These under graduates have learnt the tricks of the trade as well as any pro- fessional, and their turns were masterpieces of swiftness and in-

an hing.

Many distinguished guests were Bir. Fogwili, who captained the side, present, including the Hon. Mr. W. T. et an excellent example, and our Southern, Hon. Dr. R. 11. Kotowall, thanks are due to him for the time (Vice-President H.K.F.A.), Major and Inbour he expended on behall C. M. Manners (Chafeman, H.K.F.A.), of the team. Capt. R. L. Burnett, and many others. I cannot clona my chapter on the intended for drivers sented many The President of the Club, Hon. soccer section without reference Lafcot above the ground rather than Mr. R. M. Henderson, un-fr. Manning Railton, an old and ex- in n modern "baby car." fortunately Indiaposed, and Mr. R. II.perienced Club player, who has very WELCOMED BY MOTORISTS, Forsyth, who deputised for him, pro- sportingly turned out for the second "Motorists wil welcome the genuity. They were afraid of not- poned the health of the Guests. He claven during the pust season and chango in most enBOB," Hakl:

has been to that team a veritable official of the Royal Automobile Mr. Anthony Cope, of Trinity, tower of strength. He has set a fine Club. "At present they are con- produced cards and made them dis- example to the younger players and stantly complaining that they can appear again, mystified and fooled it in hoped that their interent in the game has been thereby stimulated. I not read the signs at all from sathe audience, recounted innumer would appeal to the elegible youth of loon cars unless they press their able stortles, all with the polish and the Colony in the terms of the old faces up against the windscreen or assurance of a Maakelyne. To the Territorial Army recruiting slogan, lean out. At night it is even worse, astonishment of the audience, Mr. Our President had looked forward "Come on in-it's fine."

because the headlights cannot be Beck did a trick that people hear to addressing you on this occasion.

turned on to lofty signs, and dri- about and seldom believe. He He had, in conjunction with our worthy

vers may have to got out and strike swallowed a dozen needles, follow- Secretary, collected much valuable data for a speech which he

matches, possibly in pouring rain.ed them up with a piece of cotton, kindly forwarded to

If a flood lighting effect were to "One difficulty would be to place and produced the needles from his the. The ob- servations I am about to make there-tion It would present a dazzling pic-driving in a hury could see thom.

brought to bear on the Bugger see the signs in places where people mouth, threaded, fore, can be regarded nu

A pack of cards was pinced in a tho out- come of the collaboration of

ture of trophies, cups and flags. The present high signs can be dis-wine-glass. three

A member of the Scotamen, and I accordingly ask for successful seasons in the annals of the hood of antoon cars prevents one card, and, amid loud applause,

signifying one of the most brilliantly tinguished some way off, even if audience called out the name your forbearance and trust that no the Club. If the sunse dazzling light drivers from reading them when the card slowly rose from the others special interpretation will be requir- were brought to hear on the meresent they get within range,

at the request of the young gentle- Before proceeding with the schedule of the Rugger fifteens at the present

man from Jesus, Mr. MacCarthy, moment one would probably catch of toasts it is customary on this ne canlon to give a brief outline of the beaded bubbles winking at the brim," the reflection of many glasses "with Club's activities, more especially

and one would then appreciate the during the season now drawing to a close. In referring to the Hongkongers undergo in order to bring laurels

strenuous training that these play Football Club, however, it is difficult to refrain from dipping further into to the Club. the past, and stressing the age and seniority of the Club.

Club's Beginnings.

So much for the soccer section,

Dazzling Picture.

the

throughout the season and numerous Two strong Afteens were fielded friendly matches were arranged with naval and military units. I would like to interpolate hore an expression Research has disclosed that the of gratitude to the Services for their first reference to a Football Club in | untiring interest and assistance in the Colony appeared in the Evening keeping the game of rugger Mail of October 20, 1801, in the fol-fore. They are always prepared no lowing terms:

matter how difficult or nwkward the that the brisk and circumstances, to Geld a fifteen nt "We notice bracing game of football is likely short notice, and their representatives to become quite popular during the have participated in some of the coming winter inths. A Football most exciting games witnessed on the Club has been formed, or is in Club Ground. course of formation, to be composed of an unlimited number of members; and a perusal of its rules, we can masura our readers, has a charm al- most equal to that imparted by daye. The Club will doubtless be a second to none in the long list of -English-sperte:"——

"But careful placing and design as conspicuous as the tail ones are. might make the short posts Just Cross-roads are the places where it everything should be made as easy is particularly necessary

for the driver as possible, so as not unexpected traffic." to distract him from watching for!

that

ground for the time being, in the hope that, with careful treatment

ant diligent attention, we will in due course successfully renp where We have sown,

The Guests.

of

UNCLE ON MURDER

CHARGE

12-YEAR-OLD GIRL'S DEATH FROM DROWNING

Fred Morse, figed 34, a quarry- man, of West 11atch, Somerset, ap.

nt peared on remand Ilminster charged with the murder of his niece, Doris Winifred Brewer, aged twelve years and nine months, by drowning her in the river al Curry Mallet on February 23 or 24.

Mr. G. R. Paling (prosecuting) said that the girl was in an ad- vanced state of pregnancy, and the prosecution suggested that Morse

a hollday in the fields. In school boy of the services of their Captain, Dr. on the Club ground. Re wished them was responsible.

nuinerous one, as the

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and

He said that on February 23 the couple were seen together and they called at two inns. At one of them of rum. Near this. inn was a small Morse bought seven shillings worth

Later Morse was coming from the direction of the river and when his brother met

Been

In conclusion Mr. Forsyth referred to the many distinguished guests pre- sent. They included, he said, a pot lar Government administrator, re. Captain's Fertile Braln

presentatives of the Navy, Army, the Football Association and other fout During the first part of the seu ball interests. They were all friends Hon, the Club fifteen were deprived who had been seen from time to time Selby, but in the beginning of this to know that their welcome there that year he resumed command, and soncavoning was a very warm one, thing in this nimble leader's fertile that the Club were indebted to them, brain acomod to communicate itself Mr. Forsyth also referred to the made to this sport until March 10, nothing could stem the tide of their tion of the Club's hard working No further referenes la apparently to other members of the team and enforced absence through indisponi 1805, when a report appeared in the advance from victory to victory. Secretary. They regretted very much stream,

The Club fifteen emerged on tan in that he was unable to be with them, samo paper describing the first foot- ball match in the Colony, which took the Triangular Tournament and we for he had worked very hard pinco six days carller. A team of hope that the cup will be safely band connexion with the event, and had civilians met and defeated a XV from over to-night by the Navy, who proved in every way u very worthy the 2/0 Regiment by one goal to sil.nre the present holders. Dr. Selby secretary. Several names well known in the his then led a team to Shanghai-the tory of the Colony played on this strongest team I think which

Capt. Burnett Replies. occasion, including J. F. Holiday, II. travelled and succeeded in defeatin

Capt. R. L. Barnett, 0.B.E.." re- Dent, D. Dent, T. G. Linntead, and Shanghai and vanquishing the U.S. A. Carmichael.

Marines. The Interport flog, won Lysponding, said he was very pleased to The Hongkong Football Club was the Club fifteen in Shanghai, has ar reply to the toast because he was ex-Paling, the girl's body was found founded some years later, in 1880, therived safely, and is displayed in this tremely interested in the game of in the stream. She had died from

football chief organisers being Mr. J. H. room to-night-a valuable trophy ed the two games, refereed the games lished that she had drunk

on both sides. He had play drowning, and it had been estab- Stewart Lockhart and Dr. Watson indeed, Pike. It is a far cry from 1886 and I On the return of the Interport and helped to run both games for rom. do not propose to follow the Club's team a seven-a-side tournament was inany years, and he still did not A statement by Morse was put history from that date. Suffice it to organised by the Club for the benefit quite know which he liked the best. in and Mr. Paling submitted that The Soccer section of the Club had it was an admission of a suicide add that the present members aro of local charities, which event we

not had a very good season, but he net. The man, had carnal know- proud of the Club's history and their hope will become an annual feature chief aim is to carry on untarnished, of the Club's programme. A brilliant did not think that mattered. The point edge of the girl, an offence panish-

was that the Club had always played its tradition of vigorous and healthy eat, minted in the Club seven the game in the right spirit, and it able by penal servitude for life.

defeating all opposition, although at

would one period the Hongkong Bank team they carried on doing that they rather shook their confidence.

be assuring the game of Boccer to continue on its tenor in the Colony.

sportsmanship.

The Past Season.

cver

On behalf of members I wish to congratulate the Rugger section on their accomplishments, and thank the players for many exciting and enjoy. able demonstrations of their skil

Property Improvements,

The Club was being run in some what of the sante way as the old Corinthians, and whilst they did that, and kept the right spirit in the game, footbull would lourish in Hongkong. There was no need for them to worry bitch about the results of the matches, or beenuse other team

Turning now to the past season will endeavour to survey bricly the Club's various activities,

The Soccer section fielded two elevens throughout the Henson. The fret eleven, Captained by Mr. 9. Strange, have to date played 16

If I may detain you a little longer League games, of which seven have been won; one drawn; and eight lant. wish to touch briefly on Club mat- were more accomplished in the finer These results are not purhaps imters generally. For the convenience points of the game. The chief thing preasive, but the fallure to accon of members who have been relegated was to play the game. No plish a more successful record is to the touch line the Club has re-whether they won or lost so long ne readily accounted for by the dificul-modelled the seating accommodation they played the game in the right ties encountered in arranging a re-and erected a new type of stand de-spirit an the old Corinthians had gular series of practico games and signed to accommodate # greater done. matches. The season war rather up number of spectators with more com

Charities Helped.

matter

not by the unusual advent of two fort in less space. That sounds. The Club, continued Cant. Burdett, series of interport matches with their rather puzzling, but has proved very had done much to help charities. attendant trial games. For time, successful, and our thanks are due Both teams had contributed in this it seemed that the Club team, when to Messrs. C. B. Robertson and W. respect, the seven-n-side competitiona nat deprived of their ground, were Pryde who conceived the iden and during the past two years having deprived of the support of a num-supervised the construction.

dor much to assist Serviers charities.

ber of players selected for more im- The Club ground has been main te ished. thank them on behalf purtant games, and so the emential tained in good condition and I think of the Services especially the Navy, work of team building was hampered, you will agree that expenditure for who were extremely grateful for the and cohesion and understanding ho- this purpose is always justified. A use of the Club ground. tween playera remained undeveloped. good ground is conducive to better

the

The Navy were not so fortunate as That the Club were not without in-play, and I am convinced that during the Army, who had their own ground dividual talent was proved when four the last eight or ten years the but he was returning to England members of the team were selected standard of football was improved.

shortly, and hoped to persuade and played for the Hongkong TO- That plece of land between the Club nuthorities to grant a naval ground. presentativo side which defeated house and the playing field is now They would then be able to return Shanghai on the latter team's home in process of development, and only the Club's hospitality and to

help ground. We congratulate those play. the arrival of turf in awaited to conis both games. ers on their selection.

plote the new bowling green. The Capt. Burasto, then proposed the I also wish to record the Club's green will not, of course, be played health of the Club, which was torstod appreciation of Mr. Strange's leader on this year, but it fa hoped that by with musical honours. ship through a difficult season, and 1934 members will have the oppor for his untiring industry, not only tunity of enjoying a quiet game of

Cap-Handed Over,

cup,

Later, Lieut. Commander Hubback, on the playing field, but also in the bowls, while. they exchange re on behalf of the Navy, handed over general administrative work of the miniscences of days when they in the Triangular Tournament Club.

dulged in much moto violent exercise | which the Club had won this season. at the Football Club. This develop; It was received by Dr. Selby, cap-" The Second Eleven.

mont does not mean that we intend tain of the Rugby team, who paid to forsako football-far from tribute to the splendid co-operation With regard to the second eleven regret to report that they have been codes and the provision of facilities Club to bring the interport flag back The stimulation of interest in both of the players, which had allowed the rathor handicapped by lack of young for playing these games remain the from Shanghat, as well as to win recruits. The team has usually had chief objects of the Club, to contend with a more experienced

the Triangular cup and the Seven and balanced opposition, but has The cost of stands, 'turnstiles, and a-Sides. played very gamely throughout the bowling green has naturally depleted An excellent programme of entor- Although their efforts were the Club's funds. Like the hills talnment was enjoyed by the com- only occasionally attended by vlotory, Robert McWhirter referred to last pany, those contributing being Me. valloy is Dick Darty, Rev. Lewis Bryan, Capt. these young players have turned up Wednesday, "That ther willingly, and havo obviously enjoyed full of gold:" In other words we Burnett, with Mr. H. J. Fountain at the games.

have dug our our money into the tho plano.

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him his clothes were wet and he was shivering and crying. He said that he had lost Doris," and while searching the bank for her, he had fallen into the steam.

The following day, said Mr.

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