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CORINTHIANS HONOURED AT CHINESE DINNER

It was indeed a red letter day for the South China Athletic Association to be able to receive and entertain auch a distin- guished team as the Islington Corinthians, who had come from "thousands of miles away, declared Chairman, Mr. T. F. Lo at the dinner given to the Corinthians at the Kam Ling Restaurant last night.

Over 160 people attended, and an air of friendliness and good fellowship was in evidence throughout.

THE HONGKONG

Mr. T. F. Lo, South China Chọir-¡ intrigue that characterise the relations man, sald:

of nations, there is still an unbreak- able and unsullied bond of fellowship fostered among people of different nations by sport.

The friendliness of our guests' only makes one feel that their stay here is altogether too short. We welcomed them on their coming, and now on the eve of their departure we bid them stod-speed. I can assure them that they will leave behind them nothing but the moat admirable im- * presstuns in our minds and we venture to hope that they will carry away with them nothing but the most. pleasant memories of their visit here.

The pleasant task falls upon me to propose the tonst! "Success and Corin- prosperity to the Islington thians," in whose honour we gather here this evening. It is indeed red letter day for the South China Athletic Association for it to bo abic, as it is doing this moment, to receive and entertain such la tingushed team us the

Inlington Corinthians who have come from thousands of miles

nway. 1 ivnu greatly heartened one afternoon

200 when Mr. Tom Smith, the genial manager of the visiting team, sald to ma: "We have come all the way To specially to play your team." my mind, which, I must say, is by this no means poetically inclined, visit of the Islington Corinthians) appears to have had an origin highly picturesque and romantic.

was

MANAGER REPLIERS Replying for the Corinthions, Mr. Tom Smith gold;

To-night is the final alm of our mission, and we very much appre- clate the wonderful welcome given to us by our Chinese friends. Chineso the

In the return game to be played consisting on March 30, I am sure the Chinese But will show the Corinthians that they

are not "cock of the walk."

Way

Two years ago Olympic football icam, chiefly of members of the South China Athletic Association, literally. and figuratively, fought their Fay to Europe, and their play there at tracted the attention of fair damsel who

none other than the daughter

of Mr. Tom Smith. The in- Chinese team was subsequently vited to play in England. Needleas to say it was the realisation of a life ambition of the members of Chinese team. On their departure from England they were so overcome by the kindness and friendliness shown to them that they- wanted very much to have a re-union out in the East, and it was then that the suggestion was first made that Islington Corinthians should send a team out.

the

the

ould

having so much kindness showered I cannot remember in all my life

splendid experiences, and we shall on us before. We have had 101 feave Hongkong having had one of the best experiences in our lives. give silver badges to six

Before I sit down, I would like to of your members who have done so much for the Corinthians, and I will tell these gentlemen, whether they like it or not, that they are honorary members of the Islington Corinthian Football Club.

TOAST TO CUESTS Proposing the toast to the guests, Mr. Mok Hing. vice-chairman South China sold:

of

Silver badges were then presented Lo Mr. T. F. Lo, Dr. S. T. Wong, Mr. Mok Hing. Mr. Ngan Shing-kwan, Mr. Lee Wai-tong, and Mr. Wong 1 may say that though the sug-Ka-tsun. A football which had been gestion was sincerely and not casual- autographed by members of the ly made, there was nothing definite team was also presented to Mr. or concrete at that time by way of Wong for his son. arrangements. It speaks therefore volumes of the organising power of Mr. Tom Smith that the Islington Corinthians' touring team did leave the sho

shores of England last year. In spite of the numerous obstacles

Those who have witnessed the and dimeullies that must necessarily games here during the last two week be attendant on such an tious ends must have been satisfied with project, and inspite

of the vast distance

the West and the the magnificent displays. separating East, tho Islington

Corinthians not only clever footballers hut they are sportsmen and gentlemen on and triumphantly announced their ar off the field. Their object, however, rival & fort

a fortnight ago, having covered themselves with glory all the way is not only to give a good exhibi- Wation or to promote the game of foot- out. And so to-night we have this ball. happy re-unlon, dreamt of two years ago. A heart distrusting would ask if this be true, but Gentlemen, 13 true, and can you blame us for being so joyous over it7

ADA

WORRIES ALL ROUND

We are naturally much gratified to find that the South China Athletic Association has been instrumental in however small measure, for the coming out to the East of the Islington Corinthians.

They are

foster further the friendly relation- Their important mission is tu ship already exisied and to clear all misunderstandings, it

any, between the peoples of the two treat und peace loving nations in the world, Britain and China. From this friend-

by relationship and good fellowship there derives co-operation und good- wit which will lead us to prosperity and huppiness, Bri sure such a tour can do more good than all diplomats. I hope the leather ball will take the place of a bomb or cannon ball in future. I further hope they are forerunners of many such visits.

The preparations that had to be made for their visit here were absolutely something unattempted

I am glad to learn from Mr. Smith before. We had our worries and

that they have fully enjoyed their anxieties, and at one time we did not know if the Far Eastern crisis short sojourn here. To make their visit a successful one, we cannot do would develop to such on extent as to make it impossible for our guests without the co-operation and as-

sistance of

to come to these shores. This re-

union is therefore all the more

Associations

to the

of the other and Clubs in the Colony,

We are greatly indebted valued in the circumstances.

Hongkong Football Association for The Islington Corinthians, the manner in which they came to understand, have undertaken a our assistance. They rendered บริ pioneer effort In sending out In

every possible help, not only allow- amateur football team to the Faring us free dates in the fixture list East. They richly deserve the to enable our visitors to demonstrate success they have met. They have their prowess on the field but also finely upheld the highest tradi-arranged for different teams to play tion of a football team on and off the against them. To the Service and field, and in this tour they must have Civilian Clubs we are also indebted added much to the prestige of English for their kind co-operation in mak- football. Congratulations must fore be extended to Mr. Tom Smithing this visit such a successful and

and every member of his team; they happy one.

As I was a member of the Arst

HISTORICAL EVENT

a

have

were the first who plunged into an Chinese soccer team that participat- uncharted sea and just as they have ed in the first Far Eastern Olympic been crowned with success they are

meet at Manila In 1913 and tr showered with praise.

manager of the first Chinese footbali team that toured a foreign country, Australia in 1923, I find it a remark- The visit of the Islington Corin-ably co-incidence that I am now the thians to the Colony is indeed on fils- Vice-Chairman of our Association torical event. It has created in the and manager of our football section. pages of the annals of local sports in

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The Corinthians

further general, and football in particular, a commented the happy relationship colourful splash the full glory of between members of our local clubs which it is difficult to grasp. They and Association by their visit and I have shown us such a high standard sincerely hope that such a happy of football as has never been scen state will flourish everlastingly, The here before. The public generously Corinthians have rown the seeds and demonstrated its enthusiasm by turn we must nourish them. ing out on the first match what way unquestionably the biggest crowd ever gathered to watch football match in Hongkong. That does not, of course, include the equally recon attendance of spectators who perched precariously on the hillside overlook- hnit of the Colony as a

it

SOUTH CHINA THANKED

In reply to the speech of Mr. Mok Hing, the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith said he felt it was a very great honour to reply for the guests, and on be

whole, to

ing the South China football field. I thank the South China Athletle As- all goes to show what an attractive sociation, parileularly Mr. Wong Ka- side our guests are and how popular tun, in organising and bringing the game of football has become in about the visit of the Islington Hongkong. This visit of the Talington Corinthians. Corinthitus will no doubt further Col. N. M. S. Irwin, niso said rouse the interent of the public in the few words on behalf of the services game. And the brillant display

of the of Hongkong. The visit given by our guests must have in Carinthians, he said, had taught two mensely enriched the experience of things, Arat, the game was played our players who find there is so much for the game itself, and secondly, in- to emulate.

dividual play was left out and the Besides demonstrating their prowes players played together an a team. an the fold, the members of the visit- Mr. Leung Wing-chui congratulat- ing team have also shown us what led the Corinthians, and a souvenir thoroughly good spurts they are. tag was presented to the foam. Their genial disposition, charming Mr. J. K. Wright spoke for the manners, matte all the ovident by Corinthians in the absence of their cheerful and Jovial spirit, have Clarke, the captain. befriended them to overy one whn kan Among the stilsts who contributed had the opportunity of knowing them, to the evening's entertainment were During this time of international Messra, G. d'Aquino, E. O'Neil Show alrife, it is comforting to know that and A. A. Barton, and several mem- above all the haired, hypocrisy, und bers of the Corinthians.

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Air Raiders At Canton

Planes Drop Bombs Near Acrodromo

Canton, Mar. 1,

WEDNESDAY,

MARCH

1938.

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Two groups of Japanese planes, numbering 10 bombers, visited the vicinity of Canton and the Canton Hankow Railway line this morning but were repulsed by Chinese anti-again meet with resistance, but we promptu baseball games, may even- aircraft gunfire....

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Canton, Mar. 1. At 5.30 am. three Japanese bom- was more effective than the character bers were seen over Bocca

of the buying. The market meets Tigris after visiting Taileung, Fahaien,

with support at 93 cents for May. Teangshing, Tungkun and Namkong.

downward Corn: The British They then raided the Tenho aero-revision of the import duty tended drome, after which they were seen to steadiness. There were no ex- heading

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Rubber: The market was quiet but The "all clear" signal was given steady, Shipment offerings were at 8.50 a.m. About two hours later larger but at high prices. The another alarm was sounded when market acts well five Japanese planes appeared over would respond well to any improved and apparently the Canton-Kowloon Railway-Wademund. Kiu Yat Po.

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